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Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things
Text by Nailhaus Publications, Inc.
Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
44 South Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
9781621452126 $17.99 www.rdtradepublishing.com
Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things is a fascinating compendium of 2,317 unorthodox yet
practical uses for everyday household items. From using baking soda to control dandruff, to how
club soda can make pancakes and waffles fluffier, to sanitizing a kitchen cutting board with the
cut half of a lemon, to wrapping a tennis ball in sandpaper and using it to refinish furniture,
Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things lives up to its title and then some! Highly recommended,
especially for do-it-yourself enthusiasts on a budget.
The Criminology Shelf
Spam Nation
Brian Krebs
http://krebsonsecurity.com
Sourcebooks Inc.
1935 Brookdale Road, #139, Naperville, IL 60563
www.sourcebooks.com
9781402295614 $24.99 www.amazon.com
Cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs used to work at the Washington Post, until the newspaper tried
to turn his focus away from cybercrime. Unwilling to surrender his chosen field of journalism,
Krebs created his own website dedicated to cybercrime investigation, KrebsonSecurity.com.
Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime - from Global Epidemic to Your Front
Door is the culmination of Krebs' years of research and contact with insiders, particularly those in
the seamy underworld of cybercrime. Krebs (who had to teach himself Russian, among other
skills, in the course of his investigation) reconstructs the history and evolution of shadowy
computer networks that inundate email users with endless spam, hawk cheap medications (that
may or may not contain poisonous ingredients), process payments for illegal child pornography,
flood business websites with denial-of-service attacks, spread malware that enables identity theft,
and much more. A preponderance of cybercrime in the mid-2000's onward can be traced to
Russian criminal organizations, which Krebs unmasks and demystifies. Spam Nation is more
than a modern criminal history; it's also a call to arms for each individual to take action against
relentless spammers. Something as simple as ensuring that all the programs one uses are
up-to-date with the latest security patches goes a long way! "Whatever you do, don't store your
list of passwords on your computer in plain text. That's like handing your identity over to
cybercriminals if your computer gets hacked." Spam Nation deserves to be on the shelf of every
public and college library, and is worthy of the highest recommendation.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Writing Great Books for Young Adults, revised edition
Regina L. Brooks
Sourcebooks Inc.
1935 Brookdale Road, #139, Naperville, IL 60563
www.sourcebooks.com
9781402293528, $14.99, 224pp, www.amazon.com
"Writing Great Books for Young Adults" is a complete insider instructional resource on how to
succeed in the flourishing world of YA fiction and nonfiction. In this updated and revised
edition, veteran literary agent Regina L. Brooks offers invaluable advice for YA writers on
everything from shaping a YA novel to crafting the perfect pitch for your book. Aspiring authors
will learn how to: Develop an authentic, engaging voice and writing style; Construct dynamic
plots that will resonate with YA readers; Avoid common pitfalls related to tone and point of
view; Navigate the emerging genres of YA nonfiction and New Adult literature; Create an
exceptional query letter and proposal that will grab the attention of agents and publishers. Filled
from cover to cover with invaluable tips and practical advice from agents, editors, and popular
YA authors, "Writing Great Books for Young Adults" is thoroughly 'user friendly' from
beginning to end and should be considered mandatory reading for anyone seeking to write and
market for a young adult readership. It should be noted that "Writing Great Books for Young
Adults" is also available in a Kindle edition ($10.18).
The Gardening Shelf
Grow A Little Fruit Tree
Ann Ralph
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
www.storey.com
9781612120546, $16.95, www.amazon.com
A fruit tree is a tree which bears fruit that is consumed or used by humans and some animals --
all trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovaries of flowers
containing one or more seeds. In horticultural usage, the term 'fruit tree' is limited to those that
provide fruit for human food. Fruit tree pruning is the cutting and removing of parts of a fruit
tree. It covers a number of horticultural techniques that control growth, remove dead or diseased
wood, and stimulate the formation of flowers and fruit buds. Pruning often means cutting
branches back, sometimes removing smaller limbs entirely. It may also mean removal of young
shoots, buds, leaves, etc. Careful attention to pruning and training young trees affects their later
productivity and longevity. Good pruning and training can also prevent later injury from weak
crotches (where a tree trunk splits into two or more branches) that break from the weight of fruit,
snow, or ice on the branches. In "Grow a Little Fruit Tree: Simple Pruning Techniques for
Small-Space, Easy-Harvest Fruit Trees", author Ann Ralph draws upon her twenty years of
experience and expertise growing fruit trees and teaching pruning classes in the San Francisco
Bay Area to present a profusely illustrated and user friendly 168 page instruction manual that will
allow even the most novice fruit tree grower to be successful in properly maintaining both in size
and quality of production their own fruit trees. Thoroughly 'user friendly' throughout, "Grow a
Little Fruit Tree: Simple Pruning Techniques for Small-Space, Easy-Harvest Fruit Trees" is very
highly recommended for personal and community library Gardening and Agriculture
instructional reference collections. It should be noted that "Grow a Little Fruit Tree" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Cookbook Shelf
The PlantPure Nation Cookbook
Kim Campbell
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, STE 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781940363684 $19.95 www.benbellabooks.com
One doesn't have to be a vegetarian to thoroughly enjoy vegetarian food! Featuring over 150
plant-based recipes, The PlantPure Nation Cookbook: The Official Companion to the
Breakthrough Film is a compendium of extensively tested recipes, each of which is 100%
planet-based and promotes health through the nutrition of a whole-food diet. Color photography
and user-friendly instructions showcase delights such as Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes,
Southwestern Bean Salad, Reuben Casserole, Zucchini Cakes, Chocolate-Avocado Pudding, and
much more. Behind-the-scenes details from the popular PlantPure Nation film further enhance
this superb choice.
Bob's Red Mill Everyday Gluten-Free Cookbook
Camilla V. Saulsbury
Robert Rose Inc.
120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4P 1E2
9780778805007 $24.95 www.robertrose.ca
Illustrated with multiple inset sections of color photography, Bob's Red Mill Everyday
Gluten-Free Cookbook is a treasury of 281 whole-grain recipes from Bob's Red Mill - a company
devoted to making gluten-free flours, cereals, baking mixes, and grains for over thirty years.
Cooking tips accompany virtually every recipe, and an extensive introduction guides cooks of all
skill and experience levels to the art of maintaining a gluten-free pantry. A "must-have" for
anyone who is intolerance of gluten; the pervasive problem of cross-contamination means that
the best way to eat gluten-free is to cook one's own meals!
Gluten Free Around the World
Aviva Kanoff
No Potato Press
217 Etak Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401
c/o Stuart Schnee PR
9780988910409 $29.99
Illustrated with gorgeous full-color photography, Gluten Free Around the World is a hardcover
cookbook featuring gluten-free recipes from a vast diversity of human cultures. Categorized by
their ingredients or role in a meal ("sides", "vegetarian", "poultry", etc.) these dishes feature
user-friendly instructions and taste-tempting flavors! Sample recipes include "Sweet Potato Leek
Soup", "Lemon Jerra Rice", "Pasta with Spinach & Arugula Pesto", "Mediterranean Chicken",
"Churros", "Irish Apple Cake" and much more. Gluten Free Around the World makes a
wonderful giftbook for any adventurous cook, whether or not they follow a gluten-free diet!
The Gluten-Free Family Cookbook
Susan O'Brien
Lifelong Books
c/o Perseus Book Group
250 W. 57th St., Suite 1500, New York, NY 10107
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738217482, $17.99, www.amazon.com
Gluten is a protein composite found in wheat and related grains, including barley and rye. Gluten
gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a
chewy texture. Gluten is used in cosmetics, hair products, and other dermatological preparations.
Gluten is also the cause for allergy related digestion problems in a growing percentage of the
general population. Compiled by gluten avoidance expert Susan O'Brien, "The Gluten-Free
Vegetarian Family Cookbook" is a 248 page compendium showcasing some 150 gluten-free,
kitchen cook friendly recipes for everyday dining including entrees, side dishes, desserts, snacks,
and more. The palate pleasing, appetite satisfying recipes range from Protein Breakfast Bars;
Slow Cooker Lentil Vegetable Soup; Teriyaki tofu Fajitas; and Stuffed Green Bell Peppers; to
Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Mustard Glaze; Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms;
Coconut Macaroons; and Parmesan Kale Chips. Of special note is the Anti-Inflammatory Green
Smoothie! Certain to be an enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community
library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "The Gluten-Free Vegetarian Family
Cookbook" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.70).
Superfoods At Every Meal
Kelly Pfeiffer
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartous.com
Dalyne Miller Public Relations
9781592336524, $21.99, www.amazon.com
Superfood is a marketing term used to describe foods with significant health benefits. Examples
of declared 'superfoods' are Quinoa, Chickpeas, Kale, Sweet Potatoes, Honey, Coconut Oil,
Greek Yogurt, Walnuts, Eggs, and Blue Berries. Compiled and presented by health food blogger
Kelly Pfeiffer, "Superfoods at Every Meal: Nourish Your Family with Quick and Easy Recipes
Using 10 Everyday Superfoods" is a 176 page compendium comprised of thoroughly 'kitchen
cook friendly' recipes showcasing superfood ingredients in a palate pleasing, appetite satisfying
variety of dishes. The recipes range from Banana Nut Pancakes; Quinoa Breakfast Tacos;
Hummus Meatloaf; Tuscan Kale Soup; and Green Monster Smoothies; to Walnut-Crusted Sea
Scallops; Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadilla; 7-Layer Greek Dip; and Chocolate Silk Pie.
Enhanced with the inclusion of full color photographs of finished dishes, "Superfoods at Every
Meal: Nourish Your Family with Quick and Easy Recipes Using 10 Everyday Superfoods" is as
much fun to browse through as it is inspiring to plan meals from. Very highly recommended for
personal, family, and community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that
Superfoods at Every Meal: Nourish Your Family with Quick and Easy Recipes Using 10
Everyday Superfoods" is also available in a Kindle edition ($12.49).
Noodle Kids
Jonathon Sawyer
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartous.com
Dalyne Miller Public Relations
9781592539635, $24.99, www.amazon.com
Compiled and presented by Chef Jonathon Sawyer (owner of the Cleveland, Ohio restaurant The
Greenhouse Tavern), "Noodle Kids" is a 144 page compendium comprised of fifty 'family
friendly' recipes that everyone in the family can participate in preparing. The recipes range from
Ricotta Gnocchi with Squash and Garlic Sauce; Tofu and Udon Soup; and Roasted Chicken
Ramen; to Farmer's Cheese and Pot Roast Pierogi; Macaroni Casserole; and Classic Potato
Gnocchi with Catcher's Italian Meat Sauce. Of special note are the sections on Cooking with
Kids; How to Throw a Ravioli Party; and How to Throw a Family Rock-and-Summer-Roll
Celebration. An ideal addition to family and community library cookbook collections, it should
be noted that "Noodle Kids: Around the World in 50 Fun, Healthy, Creative Recipes the Whole
Family Can Cook Together" is also available in a Kindle edition ($13.69).
Better Homes and Gardens Baking Step by Step
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
www.hmhpub.com
9780544456174, $24.99, www.amazon.com
Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. Its current
editor-in-chief is Gayle Butler. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes,
cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. They are also a premier
publisher of cookbooks. Profusely and beautifully illustrated in full color throughout, "Better
Homes and Gardens Baking Step by Step" is their latest culinary compendium offering 376 page
of recipes and basic baking instruction tips that will enable even the most novice of kitchen
cooks to turn out quality dishes that would grace any dining occasion, please any palate, and
satisfy any appetite. The recipes range from Snickerdoodles; Sour Cream-Walnut Date Cake with
Tangerine Sauce; Apple-Cranberry Dessert; and Cherry Cobbler; to Chocolate-Mascarpone
Raspberry Pie; Lemon-Pistachio Bites; Easy-Chocolate Almond Croissants; and Cinnamon-Nut
Bread. A complete course in the baking arts under one cover, "Better Homes and Gardens Baking
Step by Step" is an essential and very highly recommended addition to personal, family, and
community library cookbook collections. It should also be noted that "Better Homes and Gardens
Baking Step by Step" is also available in a Kindle edition ($11.99).
Lighten Up, Y'All
Virginia Willis
Ten Speed Press
c/o Crown Publishing Group
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 17th floor
New York, NY 10019
www.crownpublishing.com
9781607745730, $24.99, www.amazon.com
The cuisine of America's southern states is a distinctive and readily identifiable aspect of
southern culture. Compiled and presented by Virginia Willis (a cookbook author, columnist for
FoodNetwork.com, and a contributor to the magazine 'Southern Living' magazine, "Lighten Up,
Y'all: Classic Southern Recipes Made Healthy and Wholesome" is a 232 page, profusely
illustrated compendium composed of classic southern comfort food recipes that are as palate
pleasing and appetite satisfying as they are kitchen cook friendly! The recipes range from Crab
and Celery Remoulad Wraps; Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette; Cream Corn-Stuffed
Tomatoes; and Braised Collards in tomato-Onion Gravy; to Pan-Seared Fish Stakes with Cherry
Tomatoes and Basil; Pulled Pork Tenderloin with Red Pepper Vinegar Sauce; Quick and Easy
Turkey Chili; and Multigrain Pecan Waffles. As much fun to browse through as it is to plan
menus with, "Lighten Up, Y'all: Classic Southern Recipes Made Healthy and Wholesome" is
very highly recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook
collections. It should be noted that "Lighten Up, Y'all: Classic Southern Recipes Made Healthy
and Wholesome" is also available in a Kindle edition ($11.84).
Living A Real Life With Real Food
Beth Warren
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018
www.skyhorsepublishing.com
9781626365711, $24.95, www.amazon.com
More than just another cookbook, "Living a Real Life with Real Food: How to Get Healthy, Lose
Weight, and Stay Energized -- the Kosher Way" is a 336 page illustrated compendium that
combines dietary and nutrition information for optimum human health with a selection of palate
pleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cook recipes -- each of which is in full compliance with
Judaic kosher rules. "Living A Real Life With Real Food" is deftly organized into four major
sections: The Kosher Real-Food Diet Foundations; You Are What You Eat: Detailed Look into
Real Foods; Living a Real Life with Real Food; and Applying What You've Learned (the recipe
collection) The recipes range from a Syrian Potato Salad; Pesto Crusted Salmon; Veggie Burger;
and Fennel Soup; to Popcorn with Dark Chocolate Drizzle; Hummus with Peanut Butter; Beef
Goulash; and Artichoke Gibbon. While "Living A Real Life With Real Food" is an invaluable
and enduringly useful addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.
It should be noted that "Living A Real Life With Real Food" is also available in a Kindle edition
($13.99).
Love Fed
Christina Ross
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781940363325 $19.95 www.benbellabooks.com
Love Fed: Purely Decadent, Simply Raw, Plant-Based Desserts is cookbook of delectable and
nutritious desserts compatible with a raw-foods vegan diet! Various recipes feature alternatives
to gluten-laden pastry products, such a crust made from ground nuts and seeds. Full-color
photography showcases sumptuous delights such as Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cake (the
cake filling is made from cashews, coconut oil, Irish moss, agave nectar, and lemon juice),
Minny Cinny Rolls, Maple Banana Tiramisu Truffle (using almond milk), Sunshine Lemon and
Lavender Sorbet, and much more. A treasury for vegan, raw foods, or gluten-free enthusiasts,
Love Fed is highly recommended!
The Mathematics Shelf
Sneaky Math
Cy Tymony
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9781499445201, $12.99, www.amazon.com
Mathematics, often shortened to math, is the study of topics such as quantity (numbers),
structure, space, and change. There is a range of views among mathematicians and philosophers
as to the exact scope and definition of mathematics. Often ordinary folk find math intimidating
and difficult to master. That's why "Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer with Projects: Ace the
Basics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus with Everyday Things" by Cy Tymony
is so valuable in that it will show the reader how math is all around us in our daily lives and
presents 192 page compendium packed with easy and fun math projects that range from geometry
primers; math challenges, tricks and formulas; and algebra primers; to trigonometry primers,
calculus primers, and basic fundamentals of numbers and arithmetic. Highly recommended for
school and community library mathematics collections, it would prove exceptionally useful for
students struggling with math concepts and is an ideal curriculum supplement for home
schooling parents. It should be noted that "Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer with Projects: Ace
the Basics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus with Everyday Things" is also
available in a Kindle edition. Of special interest for anyone with an appreciation of Cy Tymony's
'Sneaky' series, is his web site at www.sneakyuses.com
The Economic Studies Shelf
The Great Recession and the Contradictions of Contemporary Capitalism
Riccardo Bellofiore & Giovanna Vertova, editors
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Court, Northampton, MA 01060-3815
www.e-elgar.com
9780857938527, $120.00, 256pp, www.amazon.com
The Great Recession is a term used to describe the general economic decline observed in world
markets around the end of the first decade of the 21st century. The exact scale and timing of the
recession is debated and varied from country to country. In terms of overall impact, the IMF
concluded that it was the worst global recession since World War II. According to the U.S.
National Bureau of Economic Research (the official arbiter of U.S. recessions) the U.S. recession
began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009, and thus extended over 18 months. The Great
Recession was related to the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis and financial crisis of 2007 - 08.
Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by Riccardo Bellofiore (Professor of Political Economy,
University of Bergamo, Italy) and Giovanna Vertova (Assistant Professor of Political Economy,
University of Bergamo, Italy), "The Great Recession and the Contradictions of Contemporary
Capitalism" is a 256 page compendium comprised of twelve seminal articles by researchers and
economists on various international aspects of the economic recession that created the conditions
of the greatest economic global downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Enhanced
with the inclusion of a thirty-five page Index, "The Great Recession and the Contradictions of
Contemporary Capitalism" is a critically important contribution and a strongly recommended
addition to academic library Economics reference collections and supplemental studies reading
lists.
A Humane Economy
Wilhelm Ropke
ISI Books
3901 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19807-1938
www.isibooks.org
9781610171014, $18.00, 336pp, www.amazon.com
Wilhelm Ropke (October 10, 1899 - February 12, 1966) was a professor of economics, first in
Jena, then in Graz, Marburg, Istanbul, and finally Geneva, Switzerland. Professor Ropke is
widely considered to be one of the spiritual fathers of the social market economy, theorizing and
collaborating to organize the post-World War II economic re-awakening of the war-wrecked
German economy, deploying a program sometimes referred to as the sociological neoliberalism.
"A Humane Economy: The Social Framework of the Free Market" by Wilhelm Ropke is one of
the most accessible and compelling introductions to economics ever written for academia or
non-specialist general reader with an interest in economics and economy theory. "A Humane
Economy" cuts through the jargon that mars most economic writing to show exactly how
economies operate. "A Humane Economy" is a sweeping work highlights both market mechanics
and moral philosophy and would prove to be a valued addition to community and academic
library Economics Studies collections. It should be noted that "A Humane Economy" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The International Studies Shelf
Israel's Security Men
Thomas G. Mitchell
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786496266, $35.00, 256pp, www.amazon.com
Moshe Dayan (20 May 1915 - 16 October 1981) was an Israeli military leader and politician. As
commander of the Jerusalem front in Israel's War of Independence, Chief of staff of the Israel
Defense Forces (1953 - 58) during the 1956 Suez Crisis, but mainly as Defense Minister during
the Six-Day War, he became to the world a fighting symbol of the new state of Israel. Yitzhak
Rabin (1 March 1922 - 4 November 1995) was an Israeli politician, statesman and general. He
was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, serving two terms in office, 1974 - 77 and 1992 until his
assassination in 1995. Ariel Sharon (February 26, 1928 - January 11, 2014) was an Israeli
politician and general who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Israel until he was incapacitated
by a stroke. Ehud Barak (born Ehud Brog; 12 February 1942) is an Israeli politician who served
as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2001. He was leader of the Labor Party until January 2011. He
previously held the posts of Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister in Binyamin
Netanyahu's second government from 2009 to 2013. "Israel's Security Men: The Arab-Fighting
Political Careers of Moshe Dayan, Yitzhak Rabin, Ariel Sharon and Ehud Barak" by Thomas G.
Mitchell is a 256 page account of how these four men successfully conducted negotiations with
Israel's Arab neighboring countries and provides informed and informative insights into how
those negotiations were held from the establishment of the state of Israel in 1949 down to 2000.
Enhanced with the inclusion of an appendix (Military Politicians in the United States and South
Africa), fifteen pages of Notes, a two page Bibliography, and an eleven page Index, "Israel's
Security Men" is an invaluable contribution to personal, community, and academic library 20th
Century International Studies and Israeli Political History studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists. It should be noted that "Israel's Security Men" is also available in a
Kindle edition ($21.29).
The Fiction Shelf
Green on Blue
Elliot Ackerman
Scribner
c/o Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781476778556 $25.00 www.simonsays.com
The debut novel Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran Elliot Ackerman, Green on Blue is a profound
and fearsome look at the savage toll war takes upon all aspects of day-to-day life. Aziz and his
older brother Ali grew up impoverished but content in their remote village in Afghanistan, until
armed men destroyed the world they once knew. Seeking refuge in a small city, their lives are
further upset in a conflict between U.S. forces and militants. A bomb severely injures Ali, and
Aziz must join the Special Lashkar, a U.S.-funded militia, for his brother's sake. Aziz witnesses
the grim cruelty of war, including conflicts between rival Afghan groups (dubbed "green on
green" attacks by the Americans) and Afghan attacks on U.S. soldiers ("green on blue").
Navigating the brutality of the war is a horrifying task, but both his brother's life and the life of a
young woman he has grown to love are at stake. Green on Blue will stay in the reader's mind
long after the last page is turned, a vivid testimony to a terrible, tragic, and ongoing conflict.
Highly recommended.
Screenplay: A Novel
MacDonald Harris
The Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
9781468308983 $26.95 www.overlookpress.com
National Book Award-nominated author MacDonald Harris presents Screenplay: A Novel, a
mysterious story about a man who becomes literally immersed in the silent film era. In 1980's
Los Angeles, Alys, a wealthy young man, accepts an intriguing offer to get "into the movies".
The offer is genuine in the most unexpected of ways, as Alys becomes part of the nigh-magical
silent film era, precisely as it was during Hollywood's 1920's heyday. Love is an omnipresent
theme, but passion is limited by the will of the censor! As Alys travels the black-and-white
fantasia, captivated by Hollywood screen beauty Moira Silver, he begins to lose track of the
present day... Screenplay: A Novel builds a glamorous world from its fantastic premise, and is
especially recommended for film connoisseurs with a strong appreciation for the medium's
history.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
The Biology Of Heart Disease
Margaret E. Buckingham, et al.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
500 Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury NY 11797-2924
www.cshlpress.com
9781936113866, $135.00, www.amazon.com
Cardiovascular disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart, the blood vessels or both.
Basically, heart disease refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system of arteries,
capillaries, and veins, principally cardiac disease, vascular diseases of the brain and kidney, and
peripheral arterial disease. The causes of cardiovascular disease are diverse but atherosclerosis
and hypertension are the most common. In addition, with aging come a number of physiological
and morphological changes that alter cardiovascular function and lead to increased risk of
cardiovascular disease, even in healthy asymptomatic individuals. Cardiovascular diseases are
the leading cause of deaths on the globally. "The Biology of Heart Disease" is a 232 page
compendium comprised of nineteen seminal articles by medical researchers on various aspects of
cardiovascular diseases. Of special note are Kiran Musunuru's 'Personalized Genomes and
Cardiovascular Disease' and 'Cardiovascular Drug Discovery: A Perspective from a
Research-Based Pharmaceutical Company' by the team of Gianni Gromo, Jessica Mann, and
John D. Fitzgerald. "The Biology Of Heart Disease" is a major and highly recommended
contribution that should be a part of every medical school and academic library Health &
Medicine reference collection in general, and Cardiovascular Diseases supplemental studies
reading list in particular.
Clinical Epidemiology, second edition
Diederick E. Grobbee
Jones & Bartlett Learning
5 Wall Street, Burlington, MA 01803
www.jblearning.com
9781449674328, $102.95, www.amazon.com
Epidemiology is the science that studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease
conditions in defined populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, and informs policy
decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for
preventive healthcare. Epidemiologists help with study design, collection, and statistical analysis
of data, and interpretation and dissemination of results (including peer review and occasional
systematic review). Epidemiology has helped develop methodology used in clinical research,
public health studies, and, to a lesser extent, basic research in the biological sciences. Now in a
fully updated and expanded second edition featuring new data and examples throughout,
"Clinical Epidemiology: Principles, Methods, and Applications for Clinical Research" is a
comprehensive resource that introduces the reader to the basics of clinical epidemiology and
explores the principles and methods that can be used to obtain quantitative evidence on the
effects of interventions and on the diagnosis, etiology, and prognosis of disease. The everyday
challenges of clinical research and the quantitative knowledge required to practice medicine are
also examined, making "Clinical Epidemiology" a valuable reference for both graduate and
undergraduate students in medicine and related disciplines, as well as for professionals involved
in the design and conduct of clinical research. Enhanced with the inclusion of a twenty-six page
list of References and a thirty-one page Index, "Clinical Epidemiology" is ideal as a classroom
textbook and a critically important addition to academic library clinical epidemiology reference
collections.
The Photography Shelf
Landscape Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide
David Taylor
Ammonite Press
c/o GMC Distribution
166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XU, UK
www.ammonitepress.com
9781781450888, $16.52 (16.99 British Pounds), www.amazon.com
Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other
times microscopic. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature. "Landscape
Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide" by professional landscape photographer David
Taylor is a 176 page instruction manual for aspiring landscape photographers offering a series of
thoroughly 'user friendly' tutorials teaching the basic skills and techniques of photography as
applied to specific subject areas. Profusely illustrated throughout in full color, "Landscape
Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide" also offers detailed information on types of
cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and other accessories for the aspiring landscape photographer. Of
special note is the instructions on color, composition, effects of light, effects of color on the
perception of a photograph, and the basic rules of photographic composition. Informed and
informative from beginning to end, "Landscape Photography: The Essential Beginner's Guide" is
recommended as an ideal do-it-yourself instruction manual and guide.
Forensic Photography
Nick Marsh
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
www.wiley.com
9781119975823, $99.95, www.amazon.com
Forensic photography, sometimes referred to as forensic imaging or crime scene photography, is
the art of producing an accurate reproduction of a crime scene or an accident scene using
photography for the benefit of a court or to aid in an investigation. It is part of the process of
evidence collecting. It provides investigators with photos of victims, places and items involved in
the crime. Pictures of accidents show broken machinery, or a car crash, and so on. Photography
of this kind involves choosing correct lighting, accurate angling of lenses, and a collection of
different viewpoints. Scales, like items of length measurement or objects of known size, are often
used in the picture so that dimensions of items are recorded on the image. Written by a
practitioner Nick Marsh who draws upon his many years of professional experience, "Forensic
Photography: A Practitioner's Guide" is a 416 page instruction manual and guide that provides an
overview of the most common forensic photography techniques in use today for those readers
who may not have a detailed understanding of camera techniques and who need to get to grips
with the use of light and other key scientific aspects of the job. It covers image capture issues,
file handling and relevant equipment, such as lasers and UV lights, and explores how they work.
The predominance of the digital camera has resulted in an increasing trend for police forces
across the world to use untrained camera users, rather than expert photographers. Therefore,
"Forensic Photography: A Practitioner's Guide" will prove invaluable for those practitioners who
need to produce accurate and clear photographic evidence, above and beyond the point and shoot
mode on their cameras. Of special note is the appendix on tripods and camera supports. An ideal
and comprehensive textbook on the subject, "Forensic Photography: A Practitioner's Guide" is
especially recommended for academic library Photography and Forensic Science reference
collections and supplemental studies reading lists.
The American History Shelf
Chewing Gum in America, 1850-1920
Kerry Segrave
McFarland
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
9780786498451 $45.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com
Also available as an ebook, Chewing Gum in America, 1850-1920: The Rise of an Industry
explores the evolution an of ubiquitous modern item in America. Before commercially-made
gum existed, Americans were known to scrape resin from spruce trees, removing bits of bark or
insects, to make a chewable product. Commercially made gum appeared in three types - tree
resin, petroleum-based paraffin and chicle-based. At first, chewing gum was thought of as a bad
habit that only women practiced, but its popularity grew among all sectors of society. A backlash
of negative reactions also appeared from editorial writers, reformers, religious figures,
employers, and the courts. Individuals also grappled with the problem of what to do with chewed
gum - save it in lockets around the neck? Share it with friends? An extraordinary contribution to
cultural history collections, extensively researched yet accessible to readers of all backgrounds,
Chewing Gum in America, 1850-1920 is enthusiastically recommended especially for public and
college libraries.
The World History Shelf
Magna Carta Uncovered
Anthony Arlidge & Igor Judge
Hart Publishing
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213
www.isbs.com
9781849465564, $50.00, www.amazon.com
Magna Carta (Latin: "Great Charter") is a charter agreed by King John of England at Runnymede,
near Windsor, on 15 June 1215. First drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace
between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons, it promised the protection of church
rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and
limitations on feudal payments to the Crown, to be implemented through a council of 25 barons.
Neither side stood behind their commitments, and the charter was annulled by Pope Innocent III,
leading to the First Barons' War. After John's death, the regency government of his young son,
Henry III, reissued the document in 1216, stripped of some of its more radical content, in an
unsuccessful bid to build political support for their cause. At the end of the war in 1217, it
formed part of the peace treaty agreed at Lambeth, where the document acquired the name
Magna Carta. Co-written by Anthony Arlidge ( a Queen's Counsel for more than 30 years and in
1990 was called upon during a case to argue the meaning of clause 40 of Magna Carta) and
retired Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Igor Judge, "Magna Carta Uncovered" is a 238
page history and detailed explanation of the Magna Carta and its place in English (and
subsequently American) law. Extraordinarily well written, "Magna Carta Uncovered" will prove
to be an invaluable addition to community and academic library history collections in general,
and to the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the Magna Carta in particular.
The Military Shelf
The Handy Military History Answer Book
Samuel Willard Crompton
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy Road, #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
http://www.visibleinkpress.com
KT Public Relations
9781578595099, $21.95, www.amazon.com
Military history is a humanities discipline within the scope of general historical recording of
armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, their cultures,
economies and changing intra and international relationships. Professional historians normally
focus on military affairs that had a major impact on the societies involved as well as the
aftermath of conflicts, while amateur historians and hobbyists often take a larger interest in the
details of battles, equipment and uniforms in use. The essential subjects of military history study
are the causes of war, the social and cultural foundations, military doctrine on each side, the
logistics, leadership, technology, strategy, and tactics used, and how these changed over time, the
moral dimensions of warfare, doctrines of military ethics. "The Handy Military History Answer
Book" by military historian Samuel Willard Crompton is a 560 page compendium fifteen
sections chronologically organized beginning with Iron, Stone, and Bronze: 5000 to 520 BCE
and concluding with Resource Wars and Religious Conflicts: 1980 to 2014. Nicely illustrated
throughout, "The Handy Military History Answer Book" is exceptionally well written, organized
and presented, making it a truly extraordinary and highly recommended addition to academic and
community library Military History collections. Ideal for the non-specialist general reader with an
interest in the history of military conflicts from antiquity to the present day, it should be noted
that "The Handy Military History Answer Book" is also available in a Kindle edition
($9.99).
The Psychology Shelf
The Aging Mind: An Owner's Manual
Patrick Rabbitt
Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY 10017-9209
www.routledge.com
9781138812383, $35.95 (PB), www.amazon.com
A mind is the set of cognitive faculties that enables consciousness, perception, thinking,
judgment, and memory. A lengthy tradition of inquiries in philosophy, religion, psychology and
cognitive science has sought to develop an understanding of what a mind is and what its
distinguishing properties are. The main question regarding the nature of mind is its relation to the
physical brain and nervous system. The brain is an organ of the human body and as the body
reflects the effects of the aging process, so does the brain -- and that includes all of the aspects
we associate with the human mind. "The Aging Mind: An Owner's Manual" by Patrick Rabbitt
(Emeritus Professor of the University of Manchester, UK) is a 264 page compendium of
exceptionally well written, organized and presented information that is deftly organized into
major sections: What is Aging?; Memory; Senses; Intelligence, Skills and Wisdom; Living with
Aging; Aging Well. Enhanced with illustrative figures, it should be noted for older readers that
the typeface is rather small and may require the aid of a magnifying glass or be acquired in the
Kindle edition ($26.30) that would allow for an easy adjustment of type size. A seminal work
that is completely accessible to academia as well as the non-specialist general reader with an
interest in how aging affects the mind, "The Aging Mind: An Owner's Manual" is strongly
recommended for both community and academic library Psychology/Psychiatry collections and
available in a hardcover edition (9781138812376, $160.00).
Alcohol and the Adult Brain
Jenney Svanberg, et al.
Psychology Press
c/o Taylor & Francis, Inc
7625 Empire Drive, Florence, KY 41042-2919
www.psypress.com
9781848723085, $53.95 (PB), www.amazon.com
Neuropsychology studies the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific
psychological processes and behaviors. It is an experimental field of psychology that aims to
understand how behavior and cognition are influenced by brain functioning and is concerned
with the assessment and treatment of behavioral and cognitive effects of neurological disorders.
The research literature on the impact of alcohol on the brain has seen a rapid expansion in recent
years. "Alcohol and the Adult Brain" is a 236 page compendium of twelve expertly researched
and written articles that collectively presents an up-to-date overview of some of the issues
relevant to understanding and working with people with cognitive impairment as a result of
chronic alcohol use. "Alcohol and the Adult Brain" is essential reading for students and
researchers working on the effects of alcohol on human brain functions, as well as practitioners
in a range of health, social care and voluntary service and support settings. Very highly
recommended as a core and essential addition to academic library Psychology/Psychiatry
reference collections, it should be noted that "Alcohol and the Adult Brain" is also available in a
hardcover edition (9781848723078, $155.00) and a Kindle edition ($43.16).
The Art Therapists' Primer
Ellen G. Horovitz, editor
Charles C. Thomas Publisher Ltd.
2600 South First Street, Springfield, IL 62704
9780398081102, $74.95, www.amazon.com
Definitions of art therapy vary due in two fields: art and psychotherapy. It can focus on the
art-making process as therapeutic in and of itself ("art as therapy") or it can be "art in therapy"
(art psychotherapy). The psychoanalytic approach was one of the earliest forms of art
psychotherapy. This approach employs the transference process between the therapist and the
client who makes art. The therapist interprets the client's symbolic self-expression as
communicated in the art and elicits interpretations from the client. "The Art Therapists' Primer: A
Clinical Guide to Writing Assessments, Diagnosis and Treatment" by Ellen G. Horovitz
(Professor and Director of Graduate Art Therapy and the Art Therapy Clinc, Nazareth College,
Rochester, New York) is a 380 page compendium comprised of nineteen erudite and scholarly
articles by academicians and researchers in the field of art therapy. "The Art Therapists' Primer:
A Clinical Guide to Writing Assessments, Diagnosis and Treatment" is organized into five major
sections: Introduction to the Revised Second Edition: Quantifying Qualitiative Assessments;
Qualitative Instruments; Standardized Instruments; Combining Multiple Assessments; and
Conclusion (Treatment Objectives, Modalities and Termination Summaries). Enhanced with the
inclusion of appendices, a Name Index, a Subject Index, and DVD instructions, "The Art
Therapists' Primer: A Clinical Guide to Writing Assessments, Diagnosis and Treatment" is
strongly recommended for personal, professional, and academic library Psychology/Psychiatry
reference collections in general, and Art Therapy Studies reading lists in particular. It should be
noted that "The Art Therapists' Primer: A Clinical Guide to Writing Assessments, Diagnosis and
Treatment" is also available in an ebook edition (9780398081119, $64.95).
Personality Disorders
Steven K. Huprich, editor
Marketing Department
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
www.apa.org/books
9781433818455, $79.95, www.amazon.com
Personality disorders are a class of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive
patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and
deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture. These patterns develop early,
are inflexible, and are associated with significant distress or disability. Compiled by Steven K.
Huprich (Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Wichita State University and editor of the
Journal of Personality Assessment), "Personality Disorders: Toward Theoretical and Empirical
Integration in Diagnosis and Assessment" is a 452 page compendium comprised of seventeen
scholarly articles deftly organized into three major sections: Current Issues in the Diagnosis and
Assessment of Personality Disorders; Research and Assessment Strategies; Moving Toward
Integrated and Unified Models of Personality Disorders and Pathology. A major contribution,
"Personality Disorders: Toward Theoretical and Empirical Integration in Diagnosis and
Assessment" is a critically important addition to professional and academic library
Psychology/Psychiatry reference collections in general, and Personality Disorder supplemental
studies reading lists in particular.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Dog Training
Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, Third & Union Avenue
Neptune City, NJ 07753
9780793849499 $15.95 www.tfh.com
Presented by the popular "Animal Planet" television network and professional dog trainer Teoti
Anderson, and illustrated with full-color photography throughout, Dog Training is a user-friendly
guide to teaching good behavior to one's pet. Chapters cover the basics of a positive training
method, socialization, housetraining and crate training, solving common problem behaviors, and
much more. "A clicker is a small box that makes a clicking sound. You use the click to mark the
exact instant in time your dog performs a behavior you want. A clicker is much better than saying
'Good dog!' because it's more precise... Only use the click to mark behavior, not as a way to get
your dog's attention." A "must-have" for any and every prospective dog owner!
Animal Earth
Ross Piper
Thames & Hudson, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110-0017
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
9780500516966, $45.00 (HC), $29.95 (PB), www.amazon.com
Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present
in different ecosystems. This can refer to genetic variation, ecosystem variation, or species
variation (number of species) within an area, biome, or planet. Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be
highest near the equator, which seems to be the result of the warm climate and high primary
productivity. Biodiversity is not distributed evenly on Earth. It is the richest in the tropics.
Marine biodiversity tends to be highest along coasts in the Western Pacific, where sea surface
temperature is highest and in the mid-latitudinal band in all oceans. There are latitudinal
gradients in species diversity. Compiled and written by zoologist Ross Piper, "Animal Earth: The
Amazing Diversity of Living Creatures" is a 320 page compendium that is profusely enriched
with 540 superbly reproduced full color images throughout. With a fully informed and
informative text and photo captioning, "Animal Earth: The Amazing Diversity of Living
Creatures" is a wonder to simply browse through and a critically important, enthusiastically
recommended contribution to personal, community, and academic library collections.
The Art Shelf
James Barry's Murals at the Royal Society of Arts
William L. Pressly
Cork University Press
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9781782051084, $65.95, www.amazon.com
James Barry (11 October 1741 - 22 February 1806), was an Irish painter, best remembered for his
six part series of paintings entitled The Progress of Human Culture in the Great Room of the
Royal Society of Arts. Because of his determination to create art according to his own principles
rather than those of his patrons, Barry is also noted for being one of the earliest romantic painters
working in Britain, though as an artist few rated him highly until the fully comprehensive 1983
exhibition at the Tate Gallery led to a reassessment of this "notoriously belligerent personality",
and he emerged as one of the most important Irish Neoclassical artists. It is interesting to note
that Barry was also a profound influence on William Blake. "James Barry's Murals at the Royal
Society of Arts: Envisioning a New Public Art" by William L. Pressley (Emeritus Professor of
18th & 19th Century European Art, University of Maryland) is an impressive 272 page
compendium showcasing the life and art of one of Ireland's best and most original painters of his
day. Flawlessly reproduced images enhanced a truly informed and informative commentary. The
result is a work of superb scholarship and a very strongly recommended addition to academic
library European Art History reference collections.
The Biography Shelf
Lady Katherine Knollys
Sarah-Beth Watkins
Chronos Books
c/o John Hunt Publishing, Ltd.
Laurel House, Station Approach, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JH, UK
c/o National Book Network
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706 (dist.)
www.nbnbooks.com
9781782795858 $16.95 www.johnhuntpublishing.com
Lady Katherine Knollys: The Unacknowledged Daughter of King Henry VIII is a biography of
Katherine Knollys (1524-1569), the daughter of King Henry VIII's mistress Mary Boleyn, before
he married her sister Anne Boleyn. Though she was never officially acknowledged as the
daughter of a king during her lifetime, she served prime appointments at the royal court, and was
a maid of honor to both Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard. She married Francis Knollys at
age 16 and was mother to fourteen children, many of whom achieved fame (or notoriety) in their
own right. An expertly researched account, yet accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Lady
Katherine Knollys is a welcome contribution to public and college library biography
shelves.
Massenet and His Letters: A New Biography
Anne Massenet
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
www.pendragonpress.com
9781576472088, $48.00, www.amazon.com
Jules Emile Frederic Massenet (12 May 1842 - 13 August 1912) was a French composer best
known for his operas, of which he wrote more than thirty. The two most frequently staged are
Manon (1884) and Werther (1892). He also composed oratorios, ballets, orchestral works,
incidental music, piano pieces, songs and other music. In "Massenet and His Letters: A New
Biography", biographer Anne Massenet draws upon previously unpublished family archives,
letters, and photos to present a 250 page biography of Jules Massenet, enhanced with
reproductions of his letters and other images. The result is an impressively researched and
detailed biography that should be considered a critically important addition to academic library
19th Century European Music and Biography collections -- as well as a mandatory addition to
Massenet studies supplemental reading lists.
The Education Shelf
Reaching Students
Nancy Kober
National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
www.nap.edu
9780309300438, $39.95, 256pp, www.amazon.com
"Reaching Students: What Research Says About Effective Instruction in Undergraduate Science
and Engineering" is specifically focused on teaching and the learning process for undergraduate
students in the fields of science and engineering. Focusing on the disciplines of astronomy,
biology, chemistry, engineering, geosciences, and physics, "Reaching Students" offers an
invaluable introduction to classroom strategies. Concrete examples and case studies illustrate
how experienced instructors and leaders have applied evidence-based approaches to address
student needs, encouraged the use of effective techniques within a department or an institution,
and addressed the challenges that arose along the way. Exceptionally well written, organized and
presented, "Reaching Students" is especially recommended for any charged with teaching science
and engineering in introductory and upper-level courses, small and large classes, lectures and
labs, and courses for majors and non-majors alike. Practical, 'user friendly', informed and
informative, "Reaching Students" is strongly recommended for academic library Education
Studies instructional reference collections.
The Library Science Shelf
Crash Course In Storytime Fundamentals, second edition
Penny Peck
Libraries Unlimited
c/o ABC-CLIO
PO Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9781591583998, $45.00, www.amazon.com
Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, "Crash Course In Storytime Fundamentals"
by Penny Peck (a children's library for more than 25 years) is a 136 page instruction manual and
guide that is thoroughly 'user friendly' and enhanced with simple, easy-to-follow directions. This
beginner's guide to storytelling traces the developmental stages of very young children,
illustrating how to present storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as in family
settings to be most effective. "Crash Course In Storytime Fundamentals" explains the
fundamentals of reading with the intent of capturing children's imaginations, showing how to
incorporate music, play, and hands-on activities into a routine. "Crash Course In Storytime
Fundamentals" offers expert advice on how to choose the best picture books and provides lists of
books for addressing particular literacy needs. A perfect primer for those new to the task, this
guide illustrates how to make this activity a favorite of children and provides tips for progressing
in the role of storyteller, with ideas for engaging your audience and enhancing enjoyment.
Beginning with the basics of performing a library storytime, each subsequent chapter builds on
that knowledge, offering ways to infuse technology, special needs adaptations, and music into the
story. The revised edition addresses such current topics as iPads, apps usage, online options, and
dance programs. "Crash Course In Storytime Fundamentals" is thoroughly 'user friendly'
throughout and very highly recommended for library staff development and academic library
'Library Science' instructional reference collections. It should be noted that "Crash Course In
Storytime Fundamentals" is also available in a Kindle edition ($36.00).
The Computer Shelf
iPad For Seniors For Dummies
Nancy C. Muir
For Dummies
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118944387 $24.99 www.dummies.com
Part of the acclaimed "For Dummies" series that is deliberately designed to aid readers of all
backgrounds, and also available as an ebook, iPad For Seniors For Dummies is a user-friendly
guide to getting the most out of one's iPad or iPad Mini. iPad for Seniors presents simple
instructions with full-color photographs/screenshots to demonstrate how to set up an iPad, work
with Siri, use the Reminders and Calendar feature to stay organized, take photos and video,
create music playlists, shop for and download apps, find and read iBooks, and much more. A
handy index rounds out this excellent resource, especially recommended for anyone buying their
first iPad!
Beyond Big Data
Martin Oberhofer, et al.
IBM Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.mcp.com
9780133509809, $34.99 (PB), www.amazon.com
Big Data is a broad term for data sets so large or complex that they are difficult to process using
traditional data processing applications. Challenges include analysis, capture, curation, search,
sharing, storage, transfer, visualization, and information privacy. The collaborative work of data
analysis experts Martin Oberhofer, Eberhard Hechler, Ivan Milman, Scott Schumacher, and Dan
Wolfson, "Beyond Big Data: Using Social MDM to Drive Deep Customer Insight" is a 272 page
compendium devoted to Master Data Management (MDM) concepts, techniques, components,
functions, interactions, value relationships, technologies, targeted contextual marketing,
employee productivity, and more. Of special note are the sections focused on avoiding privacy
and ethical pitfalls, and emerging MDM trends. An extraordinarily informed and informative
introduction to big data management, "Beyond Big Data: Using Social MDM to Drive Deep
Customer Insight" is very highly recommended for personal, professional, and academic library
Data Analysis instructional reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists. It should
be noted that "Beyond Big Data: Using Social MDM to Drive Deep Customer Insight" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($15.39).
The Geology Shelf
Introducing Mineralogy
John Mason
Dunedin
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR, 97213
9781780460284 $29.50 www.isbs.com
Illustrated with a wealth of full-color photography, Introducing Mineralogy is a novice-friendly
guide to the science of studying minerals. Chapters discuss the types of mineral occurrences, the
hobby of mineral collecting (which overlaps with professional mineral collecting for scientific
study), the uses of minerals, minerals and the environment, and more. An extensive glossary and
a list of resources for further reading round out this educational and appreciable guide, suitable
for all ages. A choice pick for public library geology shelves!
The Autism Shelf
Asperger Syndrome: The Oasis Guide, third edition
Patricia Romanowski Bashe
Crown Publishing Group
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 17th floor
New York, NY 10019
9780385344654 $17.00 www.crownpublishing.com
Now in a fully revised, updated, and expanded third edition, Asperger Syndrome: The Oasis
Guide is an in-depth resource especially for parents of children diagnosed with Asperger
Syndrome. Written in plain terms accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Asperger Syndrome:
The Oasis Guide discusses treatments, options, interventions, possible medications, and how to
help one's child grow up healthy and safe. "It is important for parents to be aware that every child
with an ASD [autism spectrum disorder] is at increased risk for sexual abuse. According to Dr.
Stephen Edelson, among the many risk factors particular to people with ASDs are difficulty
detecting deception, trouble discriminating safe and unsafe people and situations, and problems
recognizing when and knowing how to ask for help." An absolute "must-read" for parents of
ASD children, Asperger Syndrome: The Oasis Guide is especially recommended for public
library collections.
The Philosophy Shelf
Education for Life
George Turnbull
Edited and with an introduction by M.A. Stewart and Paul Wood
Knud Haakonssen, General Editor
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46250
9780865976214 $24.00 www.libertyfund.org
Education for Life: Correspondence and Writings on Religion and Practical Philosophy gathers
writings from George Turnbull (1698-1748), a philosopher who, like other luminaries of the
Scottish Enlightenment, resisted the unyielding constraints of their native Calvinism and sought
to reconcile religion with reason and science. Turnbull worked to fashion a new system of
philosophy to supplant the rigid scholasticism and dogmatic theology that he felt had
overwhelmed the educational institutions and prevailing attitudes of his time. Championing the
qualities of politeness and civic virtue, Turnbull advocated that Christianity could be tolerant,
morally beneficial, and promote reason. Meticulously edited with detailed notes, a bibliography,
and an index, Education for Life is a welcome addition to college library philosophy
collections.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Reaper
Nicholas Irving with Gary Brozek
Read by Jeff Gurner; prologue read by the author
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781427252470 $29.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
The Reaper is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of the true-life memoir of an expert military
sniper. Special Operations Direct Action Sniper Nicholas Irving earned the nickname of "The
Reaper" due to his extraordinary skill; his career total included at least thirty-three kills. His
harrowing battlefield stories include a deadly face-off against an enemy sniper, known only as
The Chechnian. A bonus interview with author Nicholas Irving and his editor rounds out this
fascinating testimony of the war on terror. 6 CDs, 7 hours.
Rip Van Winkle
Washington Irving, author
Read by Adam Sims
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
9781843798002 $17.98 www.naxosaudiobooks.com
Performed by professional film and theater actor Adam Sims, Rip Van Winkle, The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow, & The Pride of the Village is the unabridged audiobook rendition of three classic
short stories for all ages, by acclaimed American author Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle is
the story of a simple, well-loved man who accidentally falls asleep for twenty years. The Legend
of Sleepy Hollow is the chilling tale of the Headless Horseman, and The Pride of the Village is a
saga of love and tragedy. All three stories are timeless in their multigenerational appeal, making
Rip Van Winkle a welcome addition to public library audiobook collections. A free download of
"The Spectre Bridegroom" is also available. 2 CDs, 2 hours 27 min.
John Ball's In the Heat of the Night
Adapted by Matt Pelfrey
Performed by Ryan Vincent Anderson, et. al.
L.A. Theatre Works
681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291
9781580819725 $29.95 www.latw.org
John Ball's In the Heat of the Night is the audiobook recording of a full-cast theater performance
based on John Ball's classic novel "In the Heat of the Night" (which inspired the Oscar-winning
film and the Emmy-winning TV series). Set in a 1960s Alabama town setting with rage over
federally mandated desegregation, John Ball's In the Heat of the Night follows the efforts of a
visiting African-American detective from California to work with the local white police chief and
uncover the truth behind a murder. An undercurrent of racial tension pervades this suspenseful
mystery, which offers an unforgettable portrayal of casual racism ingrained in 1960s American
culture. 2 CDs, 2 hours 9 min. Also highly recommended for connoisseurs of full-cast
performance theater audiobooks is "Under Milk Wood" (2 CDs, 1 hour 47 min., $29.95) by
Dylan Thomas, a wry play adapted from radio drama about the inner thoughts of the townspeople
of the fictional Welsh village of Llareggub (try spelling that backwards)!
The Library CD Shelf
Lead Belly
Smithsonian Folkways
c/o Smithsonian Books
PO Box 73012, MRC 513, Washington, DC 20013
www.smithsonianbooks.com/usersection/Home.aspx
SFW-40201-CD, $98.98, www.amazon.com
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 - December 6, 1949) was an American folk and
blues musician notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the
songbook of folk standards he introduced. He is best known as Lead Belly. Although Lead Belly
usually played the twelve-string guitar, he could also play the piano, mandolin, harmonica,
violin, and Cajun accordion ("windjammer"). In some of his recordings, such as in one of his
versions of the folk ballad "John Hardy", he performs on the accordion. In other recordings he
sings while clapping his hands or stomping his foot. The topics of Lead Belly's music covered a
wide range, including gospel; blues about women, liquor, prison life, and racism; and folk songs
about cowboys, prison, work, sailors, cattle herding, and dancing. He also wrote songs about
people in the news, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, Jean Harlow, the Scottsboro
Boys, and Howard Hughes. Lead Belly was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1988 in the "Early Influence" category. In 2008, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall
of Fame. Enhanced with the inclusion of five CDs featuring 94 of his song performances, "Lead
Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection" also presents his personal story and music career
along with many superbly reproduced period photos. An absolute must for Lead Belly fans,
"Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection" would make an enduringly popular addition
for academic library American Music History collections, and is an ideal Memorial Fund
Acquisition selection for community libraries as well. It should be noted that ""Lead Belly: The
Smithsonian Folkways Collection" is also available in an MP3 format ($43.49).
The One
Ntjam Rosie
Gentle Daze Records
www.vision4talent.com
c/o Press Junkie PR
$TBA CD / $9.99 digital www.ntjamrosie.com
Cameroon-born, Dutch-based, Afro-European fashion and music artist Ntjam Rose (who
performs internationally has been nominated for multiple awards) presents The One, her fourth
album. The One reverberates with elements of soul, folk, rhythm & blues, jazz, and vocal
splendor. Bold and exuberant, The One is a rousing audio experience to remember. The tracks
are "The Beginning", "He Loves Me So", "The One", "Always on the Run", "Forever Love",
"Akiba", "You Build Me Up", "Covenant", "Dear To Me", "Pas De Retour", "Reconciliation
Song", "I'm Loved", and "Love To Be Here".
Akory
Razia Said
www.raziasaid.com
Wake Up Music
c/o Press Junkie PR
$13.00 http://wakeupmusic.bigcartel.com/product/akory
Singer, songwriter, and environmental activist Razia Said of Madagascar presents Akory, a
provocative new album about the environmental and polical problems besieging her homeland.
Her real-life experiences in a land suffering from illegal logging, slash-and-burn agriculture, the
effects of climate change, poverty, and political instability fuel this heartfelt album with a strong
message of social action. The rhythms of Akory reflect Madagascar's extensive and proud
musical traditions. A profound and powerful call to action, Akory is highly recommended for
personal and public library collections alike. The tracks are "Taranaka Afara" (4:08), "Zanako"
(3:37), "Akory Tsikaby" (3:28), "Baraingo" (3:30), "Ela Izay" (3:50), "Kajio" (3:36), "Amaray"
(3:35), "Papillon" (3:35), "Gny Lalagna" (4:34), and "Nifankahita" (4:10).
The Library DVD Shelf
The Homestretch
A film by Anne de Marie and Kirsten Kelly
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
homestretchdoc.com
1941545203 $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Licensed for public performance, The Homestretch is a documentary following three homeless
teens working to stay in school, graduate, and build a future. Roque, Kasey, and Anthony
struggle to keep up their grades while navigating among transitional homes, street families,
emergency shelters, and a crumbling school system on the verge of crisis. Filmed with
unprecedented access to the Chicago Public Schools, The Night Ministry's Crib emergency youth
shelter, and Teen Living Programs' Belfort House, The Homestretch is an honest, heart-rending,
and thought-provoking look at what it means to be young and homeless in America. Special
features include a featurette, trailer, and deleted scenes. 89 min. and 53 min. versions both
available on one DVD.
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
A film by Nicholas Wrathall
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1941545254 $350.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Licensed for home use only, Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia is an award-winning
documentary celebrating American writer and public intellectual Gore Vidal (1925-2012).
One-on-one interviews with Vidal himself, candidly discussing the age of American liberalism,
America's tragic anti-intellectual cultural shift, and much more. Commentary by Norman Mailer,
William F. Buckley, Tim Robbins, Sting and Christopher Hitchens, as well as highlight footage
from Vidal's storied on-air career, round out this vivid portrayal of a brilliant, forthright, and
fearless cultural critic. Witty, incisive, and thoroughly entertaining, Gore Vidal: The United
States of Amnesia is highly recommended. Recommended for mature audiences, due to
infrequent coarse language. 89 min., widescreen.
Alexander Calder
A film by Roger Sherman
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$24.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Alexander Calder is a DVD documentary portrait of American sculptor Alexander Calder
(1898-1976), known for inventing the art form of the mobile (a kinetic sculpture with balanced or
suspended components, which can move in response to motor power or air currents), often used
today to decorate homes, or the rooms of children. Drawing upon never-before-seen archival
films and photographs, the documentary reveals Calder at work in his studio, and offers
contemporary footage of dozens of his works, as well as interviews with Arthur Miller, Ellsworth
Kelly, I.M. Pei, Brendan Gill, Marla Prather, David Ross, Calder's daughters and grandson,
Sandy Rower, and more. Highly recommended for both personal and public library art and
biography DVD shelves. 57 min.
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Enter Here
A documentary film by Amei Wallach
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$27.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Enter Here is an extraordinary documentary about two Russian artists,
now American citizens, as they venture to the new Russia. Two decades after fleeing the Soviet
Union, Ilya Kabakov creates six art installations in venues throughout Moscow, where he was
once forbidden to exhibit his art. A story about the inspirational and uplifting nature of art itself,
as well as the courage of those who dare to use it to express unpopular messages, Ilya and Emilia
Kabakov: Enter Here is a welcome addition to public and college library nonfiction DVD
shelves. Special features include extended interviews and outtakes. 103 min.
Knife Skills with Chef Marshall O'Brien
Learning ZoneXpress
667 East Vine Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
$79.95 www.learningzonexpress.com
Knife Skills with Chef Marshall O'Brien (27 min., closed-captioned) is an educational DVD for
grades 6 to adult, about using knives to prepare food safely and effectively. The topics covered
are "Knife Safety", "Cutting Methods for Fruits and Vegetables", "Cutting Techniques for Meat",
and "Using a Food Processor and Blender". A practical, essential demonstration ideal for young
adults who are or soon will be preparing their own food at home, Knife Skills with Chef Marshall
O'Brien is a choice pick for public and school library DVD collections. Also highly
recommended is Knife Skills for Foodservice with Chef Marshall O'Brien (26 min.,
closed-captioned), which teaches viewers the next level of knife skills for food preparation, such
as how to prepare pineapple or melons and how to use an industrial grade food processor.
A Survey of Church History, Part 4 Anno Domini 1600-1800
W. Robert Godfrey
Ligonier Ministries
421 Ligonier Court, Sanford, FL, 32771-8608
$48.00 www.ligonier.org
W. Robert Godfrey (professor of church history, Westminster Seminary, California) presents A
Survey of Church History, Part 4 Anno Domini 1600-1800, the fourth DVD in a series about the
many changes that the Christian Church has gone through since the time of Jesus Christ. Volume
4 chronicles how the Protestant Reformation continued in the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries (with emphasis on the Puritans and the English-speaking world). From the persecuted
Puritans of England who established a community in New England, to historical figures such as
John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, and Jonathan Edwards, A Survey of Church
History, Part 4 is an eye-opening historical tour. Highly recommended, especially for religious
studies DVD shelves.
The Egyptology Shelf
The Egyptian Books Of The Dead
Ogden Goelet Jr., et al.
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.chroniclebooks.com
9781452144382, $35.00, www.amazon.com
The Book of the Dead is an ancient Egyptian funerary text, used from the beginning of the New
Kingdom (around 1550 BCE) to around 50 BCE. The original Egyptian name for the text is
translated as "Book of Coming Forth by Day". "Book" is the closest term to describe the loose
collection of texts consisting of a number of magic spells intended to assist a dead person's
journey through the Duat, or underworld, and into the afterlife and written by many priests over a
period of about 1000 years. Now a team of Egyptologists has translated and presents "The
Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day: The Complete Papyrus of Ani
Featuring Integrated Text and Full-Color Images". This 190 page, beautifully illustrated,
flawlessly reproduced volume makes this iconic Egyptian work fully accessible to academic and
the non-specialist general reader with an interest in Egyptology. No community or academic
library should fail to include a copy of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going
Forth by Day: The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Full-Color Images" in
the Egyptology reference collection!
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