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The World War I Memoirs of Robert P. Patterson
J. Garry Clifford, editor
The University of Tennessee Press
293 Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0325
9781572338470 $32.00 www.utpress.org
Part of the "Legacies of War" series, The World War I Memoirs of Robert P. Patterson: A
Captain in the Great War collects the firsthand testimony Robert P. Patterson, who was destined
to play a major role in World War II. His formative military years and experience took place
during World War I, and his own words reveal just how shocking the realities of war were to
fresh recruits like himself. The World War I Memoirs of Robert P. Patterson does not focus
solely upon the horrors of war, but also touches upon savoring rare luxuries such as an
honest-to-goodness hot meal and the powerful bond between officers and soldiers of the 77th
Division, despite their diverse ethnic and class background. Extensive, helpful notes and an
index round out this superb addition to military memoir collections, highly recommended.
A Mad, Crazy River
Clyde L. Eddy
University of New Mexico Press
1312 Basehart Road SE
Albuquerque NM 87106-4363
9780826351555 $19.95 www.unmpress.com
First published in 1929 and out of print for decades, A Mad, Crazy River: Running the Grand
Canyon in 1927 reprints the classic travelogue of the leader of the first expedition to successfully
navigate the entire length of the Colorado River, including its treacherous Grand Canyon rapids.
Author Clyde L. Eddy had no experience outside of studying the accounts of those who had tried
and failed when he recruited "11 college boys, a hobo, a mongrel dog, and a cub bear" to make
the eight hundred-mile journey from Green River, Utah to Needles, California. He dared to bring
a motion picture camera to film parts of the voyage, and led his group to a safe arrival at their
destination forty-two days later. Eddy's expedition was the first to successfully brave Colorado
River through the Grand Canyon during its annual high-water phase. His book of the historic
journey is a classic travelogue of taking bold (and perhaps foolhardy) risks to make history.
Highly recommended.
In the Words of Frederick Douglass
John R. McKivigan & Heather L. Kaufman
Cornell University Press
512 East State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
9780801447907, $22.95, www.cornellpress.cornell.edu
Frederick Douglass made his mark on history by defying all expectation, breaking himself out
from being a slave to being one of the greatest thinkers of his era. "In the Words of Frederick
Douglass: Quotations from Liberty's Champion" delves into the many words of the nineteenth
century intellectual and fighter for civil rights. With his vast world experience, he speaks from
his heart and education. Well compiled by historians of the era, "In the Words of Frederick
Douglass" is a must for community library history and biography collections focusing on the
progression of civil rights.
The Five Keys to Mindful Communication
Susan Gillis Chapman
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-4544
9781590309414, $15.95, www.shambhala.com
Understanding only can come through communication. "The Five Keys to Mindful
Communication: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relations, Heal
Conflicts, & Accomplish Your Goals" is a guide to establishing stronger communication within
one's family, as psychologist Susan Gillis Chapman uses her professional experience as well as
Buddhist experience to create a stronger and more comprehensive understanding of one another
and create better relationships. "The Five Keys to Mindful Communication" is a strongly
recommended read, not to be overlooked.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Sex & World Peace
Valerie M. Hudson, Bonnie Ballif-Spanvill, Mary Caprioli, & Chad F. Emmett
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231131827 $26.50 http://cup.columbia.edu
Sex & World Peace is a groundbreaking, scholarly study of the correlations between the security
and liberties of women, and the likelihood of societies or states to be embroiled in violent
conflict. The authors have engaged in an extensive study of data concerning laws protecting
women, to the extent of ranking nations of the world according to how they treat women on
multiple different axes: likelihood of direct violence against women and their legal protections
from violence; "son preference" and cultural tendencies to abort female fetuses (which can lead
to abnormal population sex ratios); the practice of polygamy; the relative equity of inheritance or
divorce laws; maternal mortality rates; and more. Examining this data reveals that cultures and
nations that subject women to the worst treatment tend to be the most violent and warlike. What
is the connection? The authors examine the formation of patriarchal allegiances - in which men
of the same kin-group or perceived as an in-group form (often highly hierarchical) alliances to
control women for their own reproductive benefit, at the expense of both the women and anyone
outside of their in-group. The well-being of women is inextricably linked to the well-being of the
world, and Sex and World Peace goes on to promote ways in which both can be improved - from
a simple "No Toilet, No Bride" meme that encourages the spread of sanitation in India, to China's
outreach to paternal grandmothers (who were often the ones who pushed hardest for a male
child) to help end sex-selective abortions, to an anti-domestic violence approach that involved all
the women in the village going to the abuser's house to stop the abuse and demand that he leave
temporarily for a "cooling-off" period. "We are not suggesting that sex is the only root of societal
and inter-societal conflict... we are also not suggesting that positive change for women will
immediately result in a peaceful world. What we are suggesting, and attempting to show
empirically, is that we can no longer speak of achieving national and international security
without speaking, in the same breath, about the security of women." Exhaustively researched,
with extensive notes, Sex & World Peace is a strong voice not just for women's rights, but also
for a better world for all human beings, and is worthy of the highest recommendation.
The Social Issues Shelf
Campaign It!
Alan Barnard & Chris Parker
Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
9780749464202, $34.95, www.koganpageusa.com
Communication is the key to success in so many avenues. "Campaign It!: Achieving Success
Through Communication" is a powerful read from communications experts in Alan Barnard and
Chris Parker as they bring readers through how to use the power of communication to organize
efforts to bring positive change to the worlds of business, politics, and culture in general. With
tips on using everything from Twitter to Facebook and getting the passion out there, "Campaign
It!" is a strong pick for social issues and new media focused collections.
Humane Migration
Christine G. T. Ho & James Loucky
Kumarian Press
c/o Stylus Publishing
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
9781565493193, $24.95, www.kpbooks.com
At the end of one's rope, one will give up anything to find their place in life once more. "Humane
Migration: Establishing Legitimacy and Rights for Displaced People" discusses the advances of
immigration law and how they are affecting more than immigrants. Christine G. T. Ho & James
Loucky provide a scholarly exploration of the impact of the anti-immigration rhetoric that is
prevalent in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and that migration should be a basic human
right, "Humane Migration" is a strong pick for social issues collections.
Introductions to Homeland Security
Keith Gregory Logan & James D. Ramsay
Westview Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
387 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
9780813345987, $42.00, www.perseusbooksgroup.com
Since that fateful day in 2001, the home front has been a strong military focus. "Introductions to
Homeland Security" discusses the dynamics that goes into the modern processes of Homeland
security that those who are to practice it. Compiled of essays from intellectuals, academics, and
those involved in the homeland security process, the combined expertise of professors Keith
Gregory Logan & James D. Ramsay presents a comprehensive treatise on the role of homeland
security. "Introductions to Homeland Security" is a strong addition to any social issues collection,
highly recommended.
The Democratic Contradictions of Multiculturalism
Jens-Martin Eriksen & Frederik-Stjernfelt
Telos Press Publishing
431 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10009
9780914386469, $24.95, www.telospress.com
A more accepting world is what we all say we want, but sometimes our actions contradict our
words. "The Democratic Contradictions of Multiculturalism" as Jens-Martin Eriksen &
Frederik-Stjernfelt as they discuss the implications that come with multiculturalism and the
movements that have been made around the world, their words, and empty promises. From the
responses of the people, the many faiths, and politics, "The Democratic Contradictions of
Multiculturalism" provides a focus on Islam, but its words are valid in discussing any religious
integration into society around the world.
Blue Collar Intellectuals
Daniel J. Flynn
ISI Books
3901 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19807-1938
9781610170208, $27.95, www.isibooks.org
Intellectualism is treated as a virus by some, but Daniel J. Flynn encourages it being embraced by
all. "Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the Everyman Elevated America"
discusses how the blue collar everyman can aspire to think, using stories of twentieth century
success stories of people from non-academic backgrounds rising up and presenting new
developments in thought on many levels. From building oneself up from nothing using
knowledge, embracing reading and using the knowledge gained even from pulp fiction novels.
"Blue Collar Intellectuals" is a powerful read on the value of thinking for oneself despite the
anti-intellectualism of today's society.
The Nautical Shelf
The Citizen's Guide to the U. S. Navy
Thomas J. Cutler
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
9781591141570, $22.95, www.navalinstitute.org
The United States boasts the strongest Navy in the world today. "The Citizen's Guide to the U.S.
Navy" is a comprehensive exploration of the American Navy, explaining the purpose of the
Navy, its missions, its people, and a crash course in many Navy terms, as well as its long and
important history. Informative and a great introduction in learning about the Navy, "The Citizen's
Guide to the U.S. Navy" is a strongly recommended pick for military history collections.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Becoming Dinosaurs
David Trexler
Sweetgrass Books
c/o Farcountry Press
PO Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604
9781591520924, $29.95, www.sweetgrassbooks.com
The earth, by most scientists measures, is 4 and half billion years old. And to understand its
science, you have to review that science. "Becoming Dinosaurs: A Prehistoric Perspective on
Climate Change Today" reviews the climate change debate, decrying the reliance on data that
only focuses on the past hundred years, stating the debate they need to pay attention to is millions
of years in scale. Arguing that if humanity does nothing, humanity's rule on the earth will follow
the same route as the dinosaurs. "Becoming Dinosaurs" is a strong pick environmental and
scientific history community library collections.
The Education Shelf
The School Leader's Guide to Social Media
Ronald Williamson & J. Howard Johnston
Eye On Education
6 Depot Way West
Larchmont, NY 10538
9781596672185, $39.95, www.eyeoneducation.com
Social media is becoming all encompassing for all ages. "The School Leader's Guide to Social
media" is a school teacher and educational administrator's guide to social media and how to deal
with the school problems that may arise from its use, how to embrace it, and accept it isn't going
away. With plenty of wise ideas on using it as a boon instead of a curse, "The School Leader's
Guide to Social Media" is a strongly recommended pick for teachers and educational
professionals.
The Journey From Child to Scientist
Sharon M. Carver & Jeff Shrager, editors
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
9781433811388, $79.95, www.apa.org/books
A curiosity in science is something to be nurtured. "The Journey From Child to Scientist:
Integrating Cognitive Development and the Education Sciences" explores how to spark interest
in scientific curiosity and reasoning using the natural curiosity of youth to encourage an interest
in scientific topics for years to come. With the new approach explained and how it works, as well
as the benefits for science and other topics alike, "The Journey From Child to Scientist" is a
strong addition to any educational collection focusing on science and how to encourage it, highly
recommended.
Strategies for Writing
Kathleen Kopp
Maupin House Publishing
PO Box 90148
Gainesville, FL 32607
9781936700493, $19.95, www.maupinhouse.com
Writing is a skill needed not just for the Language Arts, but for any topic. "Strategies for Writing
in the Social Studies Classroom" is a guide for teachers of late elementary and junior high school
students on how to emphasize the art of writing in Social studies and history classes. Kathleen
Kopp, an experienced teacher, encourages development of critical thinking skills and how to
better assess their progress. "Strategies for Writing in the Social Studies Classroom" is a fine and
strongly recommended pick for general educational studies collections and for teachers resource
collections.
A Framework for K-12 Science Education
National Research Council
c/o National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
9780309217422, $39.95, www.nap.edu
Science only grows more and more important by the day. "A Framework for K-12 Science
Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas" discusses how to better teach the
concepts of science as they will be needed for the real world as well as science careers all
throughout the educational experience. As the needed skills to succeed in the workplace increase,
knowledge in engineering and other scientific disciplines will allow for greater success for our
children's future. "A Framework for K-12" is a strong addition to any collection focusing on
science education or science in general, highly recommended.
Small Steps, Big Changes
Chris Confer & Marco Ramirez
Stenhouse Publishers
477 Congress Street, Suite 4B
Portland, ME 04101-3451
9781571108135, $21.00, www.stenhouse.com
Good mathematics is the foundation for good learning. "Small Steps, Big Changes: Eight
Essential Practices for Transforming Schools Through Mathematics" discusses the importance of
mathematics in education. Focusing on how to better teach it in curriculum so it may form a
foundation for learning science and other topics, mathematics educators Chris Confer & Marco
Ramirez come together to present a straight forward guide to teaching mathematics to elementary
and middle school students. "Small Steps, Big Changes" is a strong addition to any educational
reference collection, and for any teacher charged with teaching arithmetic in its many forms.
Speaking of Apraxia
Leslie A. Lindsay
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
9781606130612, $24.95, www.woodbinehouse.com
Listening and speech are different things, and some children may understand things they cannot
say in response. "Speaking of Apraxia: A Parents' Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech"
discusses this disorder where a child can comprehend speech at a far higher level than they can
speak it. To help children who are unable to master the oral movements of speech, Leslie A.
Lindsay offers her expertise as a speech pathologist, with tips, tricks, and techniques to overcome
the disability and succeed in school. "Speaking of Apraxia" is a vital addition to any childhood
educational research collection, highly recommended.
Free Resources for Elementary Teachers
Colleen Kessler
Prufrock Press
PO Box 8813
Waco, TX 76714-8813
9781593638634, $12.95, www.prufrock.com
Teachers can often face the challenge of their ambition outweighing their pocketbooks. "Free
Resources for Elementary Teachers" is a guide for the teacher whose budget is running empty,
who still wants to improve on their students success. Colleen Kessler advises readers on how to
extend their budgets further with free or nearly free lesson plans and ideas for their students
future. "Free Resources for Elementary Teachers" is a strong pick for any teacher who cares far
more than their pocketbook will allow them to.
The Psychology Shelf
PsycEssentials
Janet L. Sonne
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
www.apa.org/books
9781433811173, $39.95, www.amazon.com
"PsycEssentials: A Pocket Resource For Mental Health Practitioners" is a handy, accessible,
spiral bound, 312-page compendium covering every aspect of situations most common the
practice of psychotherapy and counseling. From an initial clinical assessment interview, to child
abuse reporting, to psychopharmacotherapies, to records and record keeping, to resources for
clients and their significant others, and so much more, "PsycEssentials" is thoroughly 'user
friendly' and an invaluable, highly recommended addition to the working reference shelf of
professional psychologists and counselors.
Asylum on the Hill
Katherine Ziff
Ohio State University Press
180 Pressey Hall, 1070 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
9780821419731, $35.00, www.ohiostatepress.org
For much of America's history, mental health treatment was more akin to a prison. "Asylum on
the Hill: History of a Healing Landscape" delves into this shining beacon psychiatric care in the
19th century, the Athens Lunatic Asylum. Approaching the mentally ill with care above simply
locking the troubled away, they used physicians and rehabilitation with much success through the
mid twentieth century. "Asylum on the Hill" is a fine documentation with photography
throughout, making for a strong and recommended pick for history collections.
The Cookbook Shelf
Cooking Vegan
Vesanto Melina, MS RD
Joseph Forest, Professional Chef
Book Publishing Co.
415 Farm Road, Summertown, TN 38483
9781570672675, $19.95, www.BookPubCo.com
"Cooking Vegan" is so much more than just another excellent vegan cookbook with plenty of
delicious, healthy recipes. It is an empowering. sensible guidebook to aid in choosing and
incorporating more vegan alternatives in a healthy lifestyle. Fueled with specific dietary
guidelines and information that pertains especially to vegans, as well as a variety of creative and
delicious vegan recipes, "Cooking Vegan" is divided into two main parts. The first four chapters
are informational, covering vegan nutrition, ingredients, cooking, and menus and food guide. The
second part contains a wide assortment of delectable vegan recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups,
salads, dressings, entrees, sauces, side dishes, and desserts. Each recipe has complete dietary
analysis information including percentage of calories from protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Printed in gentle tricolor soy-based inks, each recipe is clearly presented with ingredients and
amounts listed in persimmon color ink on the left and recipe procedure instructions written in
paragraph form on the right in olive green ink. Introductory notes and suggestions are highlighted
at the top and the dietary information regarding nutritional content is listed at the bottom.
Wonderful recipes are enclosed, including African Chickpea Stew, Cranberry Pecan Muffins,
Scrambled Tofu, Lemon-Tahini Dressing, Lima Beans, Corn, and Chipotle Chile, Aloo Gobi,
Coconut Saffron Rice with Cardamom and Lime, and Blueberry-Mince Tarts or Pies. Both the
novice and the experienced vegan chef can find a delightful assortment of healthful, delicious,
soul and body nourishing foods to prepare, tempting the palate and the mind to grow.
The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best
Kit Wohl
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.chroniclebooks.com
9780811874663, $60.00, www.amazon.com
The James Beard Foundation is a New York-based national professional non-profit organization
named in honor of James Beard that serves to promote the culinary arts by honoring chefs, wine
professionals, journalists, and cookbook authors at annual award ceremonies and providing
scholarships and educational opportunities to cooking hopefuls. The Foundation was started in
1986 by Peter Kump, a former student of James Beard and founder of the Institute of Culinary
Education. At Julia Child's suggestion, Kump purchased Beard's New York brownstone at 167
West 12th Street in Greenwich Village and preserved it as a gathering place where the general
public and press can appreciate the talents of established and emerging chefs. Now in celebration
of the 25th anniversary of the James Beard Foundation, culinary author Kit Wohl has compiled a
beautifully produced and illustrated coffee table style cookbook showcasing each of the winners
of the annual James Beard Foundation 'Outstanding Chef' award. The reader is provided with an
informed and informative professional biography, a page of four color photographs featuring that
particular chef, and a selection of that chef's signatory recipes. Whether for a simple entertaining
browse or in search of truly elegant recipes, "The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best: A
25th Anniversary Celebration of America's Outstanding Chefs" is highly recommended for
personal and community library cookbook collections. As the James Beard Foundation celebrates
their 25th anniversary, this lush volume compiles the recipients of the prestigious Outstanding
Chef Award, featuring a profile of each winner by author Kit Wohl, along with sumptuous
recipes, photography and a foreword by Martha Stewart. From Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio,
discover the culinary philosophy and passion behind each prizewinner s path to the kitchen, all
contained in a beautiful collector's piece. An inspiration for a generation of chefs, James Beard
set the standard through his cooking, teaching, consulting, writing, and media appearances. In
honor of Beard s unrivaled legacy as the father of the gourmet movement, the James Beard
Foundation established the annual James Beard Awards, which recognize excellence in food,
beverage, and other culinary industries.
Don't Panic -- Quick, Easy, and Delicious Meals for Your Family
Susie Martinez, Vanda Howell, Bonnie Garcia
Revell
c/o Baker Publishing Group
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
9780800719944, $14.99, www.amazon.com
Even the busiest and time-constrained family will tire of fast-food restaurant fare. That's where
"Don't Panic--Quick, Easy, and Delicious Meals for Your Family", deftly compiled by the
culinary team of Susie Martinez, Vanda Howell, and Bonnie Garcia, will prove to be an
invaluable addition to the family cookbook shelf. From quick stove top meals to nutritious
crockpot dishes, "Don't Panic -- Quick, Easy, and Delicious Meals for Your Family" is a
288-page compendium of timely, kitchen cook friendly meals that are as palate pleasing as they
appetite satisfying. From Mini Turkey Focacia Sandwiches; Chilled Strawberry Soup; Spinach
Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing; and Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta; to Easy
Oven Barbecued Chicken; Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Java Rub; Spicy Shrimp Asparagus
Stir-Fry; and Sour Cream Cookies, "Don't Panic -- Quick, Easy, and Delicious Meals for Your
Family" has a recipe for every dining occasion making it enthusiastically recommended for
personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.
101 Cozy Casseroles
Gooseberry Patch
2500 Farmers Drive, #110
Columbus, OH 43235
www.gooseberrypatch.com
9781612810553, $14.95, www.amazon.com
The casserole is a classic American meal and a traditional component of church dinners and
family gatherings. In "101 Cozy Casseroles", Gooseberry Patch has published a spiral bound
compendium of colorfully illustrated and 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes drawn from contributing
family chefs willing to share their most cherished and delicious recipes for palate pleasing and
appetite satisfying casseroles. From an Easy Chicken Pot Pie; Mom's Texas Hash; and a Green
Bean, Ham & Potato Bake'; to a Hearty Tortilla Casserole; Turkey & Wild Rice Quiche; and a
Chile Relleno Casserole, here is a culinary wealth of easy to make dishes that come complete
with ingredient lists and step-by-step cooking instructions. It should be especially noted that each
unique and diverse dish has its contributor identified along with a one sentence description --
along with a fabulous and mouth-watering photograph. Also very highly recommended for both
personal and community library collections are two other spiral bound cookbook compendiums
from Gooseberry Patch: "The Harvest Table" (9781612810539, $16.95) and "The Christmas
Table" (9781612810546, $16.95).
Parents Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly Meals
Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118173602 $19.99 www.wiley.com
Illustrated with full-color, full-page photographs throughout, Parents Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly
Meals is packed cover to cover with 125 easy-to-prepare dishes designed to appeal to the whole
family. From "Beef & Bean Taco Salad" to "Tilapia Piccata", "Rainbow Coleslaw", "Cheesy
Linguine with Clams", "Princess Tea Sandwiches", "Fruit & Cheese Kabobs", and much more,
the dishes combine visual appeal with nutritional value and step-by-step preparation instructions
accessible to cooks of all skill and experience levels. Highly recommended especially for busy
parents seeking to fit the preparation of wholesome, appealing meals into their busy
schedules!
The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners
Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118133262 $19.99 www.wiley.com www.bettycrocker.com
Part of the BettyCrocker line of top-quality recipe books, The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners
lives up to its title with over 200 easy-to-make recipes including soups, stews, skillet meals,
salads, pizzas, sandwiches, casseroles, and more. Cooking tips, shopping guidelines, and meal
planning suggestions, as well as icons that highlight meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or
less, round out the recipes themselves. Full color photographs are interspersed throughout this
practical and user-friendly compendium of delectable, nutritious meals.
Hall of Fame Southern Recipes
Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123
Brandon, MS 39043
9781934193228, $24.95, www.quailridge.com
Good southern cooking is something special. "Hall of Fame Southern Recipes" explores the best
of the recipes of the south. With to the point recipes for any meal and how to make the most of
them all, the authors provide easy to follow instructions with full color photographs of many of
the recipes within. For those who want to bring the Southern flavor to their tables in its many
forms, "Hall of Fame Southern Recipes" is a strong pick for cookbook collections, highly
recommended.
Quinoa Cuisine
Jessica Harlan & Kelley Sparwasser
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440
Berkeley CA 94703-3440
9781612430201, $16.95, www.ulyssespress.com
Nutrition doesn't have to stand aside for taste. "Quinoa Cuisine: 150 Creative Recipes for
Super-Nutritious, Amazingly Delicious Dishes" is a collection of recipes focused around the
quinoa, a grain that can be used to create many delicious meals from burgers to sweet cafes, to
breakfast foods, and much more. "Quinoa Cuisine" is a great reference for anyone, with tips to
match any dietary discipline or concern.
The Art Shelf
Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Karianne Bjellas Gilje, editor
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
www.wwnorton.com
9780393733310, $55.00, www.amazon.com
The late Grete Prytz Kittelsen (born Margrethe Adelgunde Prytz) (28 June 1917, Oslo - 25
September 2010, Oslo), was a Norwegian goldsmith, enamel artist, and designer. She is one of
the most well-known Norwegians in the Scandinavian Design movement. The collaborative
project of Karianne Bjellas Gilje (head of program at the Foundation for Design and Architecture
in Norway), curator and writer Thomas Flor, Widar Halen (director of design and decorative arts
at the National Museum of Art, Architecture, and Design), Jan-Lauritz Opstad (director of the
Museum of Decorative Arts in Trondheim), and Astrid Skjerven (a professor in the Department
of Product Design at Akershus University College), "Grete Prytz Kittelsen: The Art of Enamel
Design" is the first comprehensive study of her work in the field of enamel design. This profusely
and beautifully illustrated 288-page compendium is comprised of seven informed and
informative essays by experts in the work of Grete Prytz Kittelsen. Enhanced with the inclusion
of extensive notations, a catalog of works, a chronology, sources list, bibliography, and a
comprehensive index, "Grete Prytz Kittelsen: The Art of Enamel Design" is highly recommended
for personal, academic, and community library 20th Century Art History collections.
Waikiki Tiki
Phillip S. Roberts
The Bess Press
3565 Harding Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
www.besspress.com
9781573063111, $22.95, www.amazon.com
The Tiki is an iconic image of aboriginal Hawaiian culture which has become co-opted into
modern society associated with Hawai'i's tourist industry from settings for luaus to gift shop
memorabilia. That's why Phillip S. Roberts' profusely illustrated, 264-page compendium
"Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs" is such a welcome and much appreciated insightful
history of the Tiki that is both sacred and an imbedded part of Polynesian popular culture.
Beginning with and extensive, informed and informative ten-page introduction, followed by
illustrated chapters on 'A Modern Tiki History in Brief' and 'The Influence of Brownlee in
Hawai'i', each captioned photograph presents a complete montage of images that are inherently
fascinating, making "Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs" a valued and highly
recommended addition to personal reading lists, as well as academic and community library
"Hawai'ian Studies' reference collections.
Lines for Birds
Barry Hill & John Wolseley
UWA Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
9781921401534, $59.95, www.isbs.com
The majesty of avian kind has captivated many through the years. "Lines for Birds" is a
collection of art and poetry from poet Barry Hill & painter John Wolseley as they present a
unique explanation of our wonder when looking to the skies. From their curiosity of the world
around them, their bold life style, and their never resting life styles. Drawing heavily from the
birds of Australia, their inspiration is worldwide. "Lines for Birds" is a fine compilation of poetry
and full color artwork, very much recommended for coffee tables and art collections.
The Drawing Mind
Deborah Putnoi
Trumpeter Books
c/o Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Horticultural Hall
300 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-4544
9781590309438, $17.95, www.shambhala.com
Artistry lies in us all. "The Drawing Mind: Silence Your Inner Critic and Release Your Creative
Spirit" discusses how to embrace one's own creativity and gain a more clear knowledge of one's
potential, and the drive to make the most of one's own art. Deborah Putnoi encourages readers to
delve into their own minds and do what they can to get their mind's artwork out onto some form
of expression. "The Drawing Mind" is a fine and much recommended pick for those who want to
tap into their own creative energies.
The Economic Studies Shelf
Moving Towards Sustainable Prosperity
The Worldwatch Institute
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009-1148
9781610910378, $21.95, www.islandpress.org
Prosperity and environmentalism are not enemies. "Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity"
discusses how the world can encourage economic growth while staying true to the environment.
Stating that the world has been abusing much of the environment and economically the world is
in bad shape as well. The thinkers of the Worldwatch Institute present their own ideas on how to
reverse both fronts and present a better future for both mankind's wallets and the environment. A
wise read for the world's future, "Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity" is a solid and much
recommended read for environmental and science collections.
The Decline in Saving
Barry P. Bosworth
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2188
9780815721352, $26.95, www.brookings.edu
The personal safety net of savings seems non-existent in the modern day. "The Decline in
Saving: A Threat to America's Prosperity" discusses the fall of savings for many of Americans
and how the lack of savings in America is the biggest threat to continued prosperity in America.
Economist Barry P. Bosworth presents a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of finance
and economics, outlining the causes and effects on the fall of savings accounts. "The Decline in
Saving" is a scholarly and much needed addition to the modern economic debate.
The Biography Shelf
Jacqueline Cochran
Rhonda Smith-Daugherty
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611
Jefferson NC 28640
9780786462759 $45.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com
Jacqueline Cochran: Biography of a Pioneer Aviator is an in-depth biography of aviation pioneer
Jacqueline Cochran, whose accomplishments in her field arguably surpass those of the
better-known trailblazer Amelia Earhart. Cochran was the first woman to win the Bendix Air
Race; fly a bomber; break the speed of sound; and participate in astronaut training. She also
played a significant role in creating and leading the WASPs during World War II, as well as
participating in the postwar NASA space program, and even made an unsuccessful bid for
Congress in 1956. Jacqueline Cochran: Biography of a Pioneer Aviator is an in-depth profile,
from Cochran's early childhood in a desperately poor Florida mill town to her career as a pilot, to
her unusual reluctance to promote the advancement of women's rights. An excellent addition to
biography and aviation shelves. Jacqueline Cochran: Biography of a Pioneer Aviator is especially
recommended for public and college library collections.
Giant in the Shadows
Jason Emerson
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive
SIUC Mail Code 6806
Carbondale, IL 62901
9780809330553 $39.95 www.siupress.com
Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln is the first scholarly biography in over forty
years of Robert T. Lincoln, the oldest surviving son of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife.
Robert Lincoln made his mark on history as far more than a President's son; he served as a Union
soldier, was a minister to Great Britain, held the post of U.S. secretary of war, and founded a
successful law practice in Chicago, among other accomplishments. Famed for his legal, business,
and diplomatic expertise, Robert T. Lincoln earned recognition and acclaim in his day; Giant in
the Shadows chronicles his life story in great depth, supplemented with a bibliography, an index,
and exhaustive notes. Highly recommended especially for public and college library biography
shelves.
Barnum Brown
Lowell Dingus & Mark A. Norell
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
www.ucpress.edu
9780520272613, $24.95, www.amazon.com
A man named Barnum Brown was the 'Indiana Jones' of palenotology. In "Barnum Brown: The
Man Who Discovered Tyrannosaurus rex", Lowel Dingus (Research Associate in Vertebrate
Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, New York) and Mark A. Norell
(Chair of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History) have co-authored an
amazing biography of one of paleontology's most colorful characters. The life of Barnum Brown
(1873-1963) could well serve as material for a Hollywood movie. In addition to his amazing
discover of a Tyrannosaurus rex a hundred years ago, as well as his subsequent discoveries of
numerous new dinosaur species, Brown's personal life was an especially colorful one beginning
with his upbringing on the western frontier, his life style penchant for fine clothes and agreeable
women, and even spying for the American government using the cover of his expeditions abroad.
Superbly written, "Barnum Brown: The Man Who Discovered Tyrannosaurus rex" does full
credit to a remarkable man who lived a remarkable life and is highly recommended reading, and
a worthwhile contribution to community and academic library American Biography
collections.
The Escape of Sigmund Freud
David Cohen
The Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
9781590206737, $27.95, www.overlookpress.com
The wisest of us know when evil is on the rise. "The Escape of Sigmund Freud" tells the story of
the elder Freud, who in 1938 at the age of 82, was faced with the march of Hitler's Nazi Germany
into his home country of Austria. His fame and wealth made him and his family a target, and
with a small tip off, he began his flight in the last years of his life. Presenting a lesser known
chapter in the psychoanalyst's life, "The Escape of Sigmund Freud" is a strong addition to any
World War II history collection, highly recommended.
Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience
Andrew Brown
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016-4314
9780199586585, $29.95, www.oup.com/us
It's too much power to be entrusted with anyone. "Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience: The Life
and Works of Joseph Rotblat", a man who had seen the potential of the weapons before they
were ever used on Japan in 1945. Turning his focus to world peace to kill the temptation of mass
destruction, "Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience" looks into the scientist's work on many fronts,
from a man who made the Manhattan Project so very possible, a very much recommended
addition to any international biography collection.
General Abner M. Perrin, C.S.A.: A Biography
Ron V. Killian
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611
Jefferson NC 28640
9780786469802, $25.95, www.mcfarlandpub.com
The Civil War has many stories, many which were ended by the conflict. "General Abner M.
Perrin, C. S. A.: A Biography" seeks to tell the story of a man who wasn't a legend of history, but
played a major part in this historic conflict as a Brigadier General of the Confederate Army.
From the heroics that gained him his rank, to his role in many conflicts, Ron V. Killian hopes to
give the man his due in history. "General Abner M. Perrin" is a fine pick and very much
recommended pick for Civil War biography collections.
Xavier Montsalvatge
Roger Evans
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190
Hillsdale, NY 12529
9781576472019, $42.00, www.pendragonpress.com
Journalists too have a role in advancing musical thought. "Xavier Montsalvatge: A Musical Life
in Eventful Times" discusses the place of the musical journalist who showed pride in his Catalan
heritage even in the face of the Francisco Franco's anti-Catalan Spaniard's stances. Throughout
the twentieth century, his work in musical journalism offers insight into the world's music,
making for a fascinating insight. "Xavier Montsalvatge" is a strong addition to international
biography collections as well as musical journalism collections.
Thomas Hart Benton
Justin Wolff
Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9780374199876, $40.00, www.fsgbooks.com
With a wide array of styles and answered the changes in the time, Thomas Hart Benton has
become a legend of artistry. "Thomas Hart Benton: A Life" is a biography from Justin Wolff who
covers Benton's works, telling of his upbringing, his study of arts and how he quickly gained a
name for himself with murals that gained much attention. But praise was not all he received, and
he would often fire back and forth with critics. A storied life enhanced with a color insert of his
work, "Thomas Hart Benton" is a strong addition to any biography and art history collection.
The Kings' Mistresses
Elizabeth C. Goldsmith
Public Affairs Books
250 West 57th Street, #1321
New York, NY 10107
9781586488895, $26.99, www.publicaffairsbooks.com
In the days of Kings, a single woman wasn't enough to express your wealth. "The Kings'
Mistresses: The Liberated Lives of Marie Mancini, Princess Colonna, and Her Sister Hortense,
Duchess Mazarin" discusses the mistresses of Louis XIV, the French King known for his
extravagance. Their lives, through this privilege, gained a certain degree of freedom that was rare
to women of the era. Marie and Hortense, sisters, embarked on a life of interesting times, making
for a fascinating read of history and the excesses of high class life. "The Kings' Mistresses" is a
strong pick for any history collection focusing on history and biographies of Louis XIV's
France.
The Large Print Shelf
A Dark Legacy
Benita Brown
Magna
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230
West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
9780750534352, $35.50, www.ulverscroftusa.com
The decisions we make have life long repercussions. "A Dark Legacy" is a novel of romance and
a love rectangle between Bethany, Greg, Paul, and Duncan, leaving Bethany with a hard choice...
but the weight of her choice grows only heavier, as no matter where she throws her lot, she will
make enemies and she may yet regret it. "A Dark Legacy" is a riveting read, a fine addition to any
large print romance collection, highly recommended.
The Political Science Shelf
Beyond Great Powers And Hegemons
Kristen P. Williams, et al.
Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124
www.sup.org
9780804771641, $25.95, www.amazon.com
The word 'hegemon' means a leading or paramount power. International politics has always been
a matter of stronger states forming alliances with weaker ones, and of weaker states banding
together to oppose a stronger one. In "Beyond Great Powers and Hegemons: Why Secondary
States Support, Follow, or Challenge", the editorial team of Kristen P. Williams (Professor of
Political Science at Clark University), Steven E. Lobell (Associate Professor of Political Science
at the University of Utah), and Neal G. Jesse (Associate Professor of Political Science at Bowling
Green State University) collaborate to deftly assemble fourteen essays by experts in their field to
examine why weaker states follow more powerful global or regional states or tacitly or openly
resist their goals, and how weaker states navigate their relationships with the hegemon. Informed
and informative, "Beyond Great Powers And Hegemons" is highly recommended reading and a
significant contribution to academic library 'International Studies' and 'Political Science'
reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
State of Disrepair
Kori N. Schake
Hoover Institution Press
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6010
9780817914547, $19.95, www.hooverpress.org
The United States is not alone, and the State department must realize that. "State of Disrepair:
Fixing the Culture and Practices of the State Department" discusses the importance of the United
States State department rising to the challenge and reducing the use of military force throughout
the world must play in acting harmoniously with the rest of the world, and that civilian agencies
could do well in perpetuating trade and peace around the world. With a powerful read of the
problems America faces and how to move towards a solution, "State of Disrepair" is a strong
addition to any international issues and politics collection.
The Parenting Shelf
American Sign Language And Early Literacy
Kristin Snoddon
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
http://gupress.gallaudet.edu
9781563685279, $55.00, www.amazon.com
"American Sign Language and Early Literacy: A Model Parent-Child Program" by Kristin
Snoddon (Fellow in the School of Early Childhood Education, Ryerson University, Toronto,
Canada) is a 144-page compendium deftly describing a program for developing parental 'literacy'
in utilizing American Sign Language to develop a child's sense of identity, culture, and
vernacular language. Informed and informative chapters include ASL and Early Intervention;
Discourse and Counterdiscourse; Research as Praxis; ASL as Resource; 'A Deaf Cultural Space',
and Facilitating Emergent ASL Literacy. Enhanced with the inclusion of a substantial
bibliography, extensive 'author's notes', and a comprehensive index, "American Sign Language
And Early Literacy" is a seminal contribution to ASL studies and highly recommended for
personal, professional, and academic library reference collections and supplemental reading
lists.
The Available Parent
John Duffy
Viva Editions
2246 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710-2219
9781573446570, $15.95, www.vivaeditions.com
A parent being there is sometimes the best you can do. "The Available Parent: Radical Optimism
for Raising Teens and Tweens" is a parenting guide from John Duffy with a positive message
that encourages a stronger presence in the lives of children, facing teenage rebellion, keeping the
self-esteem together and remembering the pressures of young adulthood. "The Available Parent"
is a fine choice for community library parenting collections, highly recommended.
Parenting for Peace
Marcy Axness
Sentient Publications
1113 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
8671591811763, $18.95, www.sentientpublications.com
Children are our future, and the values of now are the values they will bring with them when they
rule the world. "Parenting for Peace: Raising the Next Generation of Peacemakers" is Marcy
Axness, parenting expert, as she advises readers on thinking for the future and encouraging kids
to embrace peace and empathy for their lives now, and how to make them remember as such in
the future. "Parenting for Peace" is a strong pick for parenting collections, very much
recommended reading.
The Fiction Shelf
Secrets of the Swamp
Penelope Delta
Peter E. Randall Publisher
5 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 102
PO Box 4726, Portsmouth, NH 03802-4726
9781931807876, $18.95, www.perpublisher.com
The struggle for independence for the Greek people was not a one on one battle. "Secrets of the
Swamp" is a novel of turn of the century warfare from Penelope Delta as she crafts a story
surrounding the Greek rebellion against the waning Ottoman Empire, and their clash with their
neighboring Bulgarians, which teeters between a common enemy and a war of its own.
Following the union of Jovan and Apostolis, Delta's novel proves to be a riveting novel of a
historical conflict not often seen to western readers. Ruth Bobick translates Delta's novel from
the original Greek well, ensuring "Secrets of the Swamp" is a fine addition to international
fiction collections.
The Magic of Turquoise
Mai Khaled
American University in Cairo Press
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2729
9789774165047, $19.95, www.aucpress.com
The whys of the world make us ask more and more questions. "The Magic of Turquoise" is a
novel from Egyptian writer Mai Khaled as she presents a tale of an Aunt and niece trying to
understand how a near-death accident at sea has changed both of their lives. As her Aunt Nirvana
sits in a coma, Leila tries to understand if the accident was intentional and what could be eating
her aunt, as well as her role in her family in 1980s Egypt. "The Magic of Turquoise" is a
thoughtful piece of historical fiction, very much recommended reading.
Malakut
Bahram Sadeqi
IBEX Publishers
PO Box 30087
Bethesda, MD 20824
9781588140845, $32.00, www.ibexpublishers.com
A touch of the absurd can quickly turn to looking in the mirror. "Malakut and Other Stories" is a
collection of short fiction from Iranian author Bahram Sadeqi, who has traveled the world with
his own love of the classics, crafting stories both at first absurd but quickly proving all too real.
Fine reading with a style inspired by Poe, Kafka, and others but with its own tinge, "Malakut and
Other Stories" is an excellent addition to community library literary short fiction collections.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Why Calories Count
Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, CA 94720
9780520262881 $29.95 www.ucpress.edu
Intended for nutrition-conscious readers of all backgrounds, Why Calories Count: From Science
to Politics is a straightforward explanation of just what calories in food are, how to effectively
interpret food labels, the root causes of the modern obesity, and much more. Why Calories Count
warns how aggressive food marketing trends, increased portion sizes, and even outright lies (such
as the false concept of "negative calories") combine to increase pressure upon modern American
waistlines. "If there is one message to take home from this book, it is this: larger portions have
more calories... They are most often a problem when eating out, especially because the goal of
restaurants is to get you to eat more, not less... You can insist on ordering an appetizer instead of
an entree, immediately cut your entree in half and save the rest to take home, share the entree
with friends, or order half portions when available." Why Calories Count is an absolute
"must-read" especially for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy figure.
Johns Hopkins HIV Guide
Joel E. Gallant & Paul A. Pham, editors
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
www.jbpub.com
9780763785482, $34.95, www.amazon.com
HIV continues to be a major health issue in the United States and the subject of intensive medical
research. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by the team of Dr. Joel E. Gallant and
pharmacist Paul A. Pham, "Johns Hopkins HIV Guide: Management Of HIV Infection And Its
Complications: 2012 Edition" is a compact, 644-page compendium covering every aspect of HIV
antibody testing, genotype resistant patterns, musculosketetal and neurologic complications, HIV
infection and pregnancy, drug resistance mutations in HIV, and so much more. Thoroughly 'user
friendly' and up-to-date, the "Johns Hopkins HIV Guide" is strongly recommended for
professional, community, and academic library "Health & Medicine" reference collections.
The Future of Health-Care Delivery
Stephen C. Schimpff
Potomac Books
PO Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0960
9781612341569, $27.50, www.patomacbooksinc.com
Error is a killer, and one that must be brought under control. "The Future of Health-Care
Delivery: Why It Must Change and How It Will Affect You" discusses the failures of the health
care delivery systems that are bankrupting America and leading to deaths, stating that the
corruption of the insurance companies and government systems has deteriorated care, and offers
his own solution for a more effective health care system. "The Future of Health-Care Delivery" is
an intriguing addition tot he modern health care debate.
What Nurses Know... HIV/AIDS
Rose Farnan & Maithe Enriquez, RNs
Demos Medical Publishing
11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10036
9781936303199, $16.95, www.demosmedpub.com
Although a cure is not yet possible, HIV and AIDS is more fight-able than ever. "What Nurses
Know... HIV/AIDS: The Answers You Need from the People You Trust" is a collection of
thought and wisdom from medical professionals and registered nurses Rose Farnan and Maithe
Enriquez advise patients with the disorders and those who care for them in how to best deal with
the condition and do what they can to live fuller and healthier lives. "What Nurses Know...
HIV/AIDS" is a strong addition to any health reference collection.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Fun and Games for Cats!
Denise Seidl, author
Hubble & Hattie
Veloce House
Parkway Farm Business Park
Middle Farm Way, Poundbury
Dorchester, DT1 3AR, England
9781845843878, $29.95, www.hubbleandhattie.com
"Fun and Games for Cats!" is a physical and mental health improvement game book for cat
owners everywhere. Is yours an indoor cat? It is even more important for indoor cats to have
daily play with fun exercise games. Here are a variety of approaches and ideas to use for your cat
or cats, whether indoor short hair older adult or outdoor "moggie" kitten. Filled with charming
color photos of cats happily engaged in play and learning activities, "Fun and Games for Cats"
explains just why it is so important for your cat's physical and mental health to create or allow
safe play opportunities for stimulation. Included are chapters on captivating games, home alone
cat, playmates and best buddies, play with me!, play ideas from everyday life, intelligence games,
playful training, and useful things, which includes further reading and websites. Written by a
well-known Austrian expert on cat behavior and animal psychology, "Fun and Games for Cats!"
is a cat owner's trusted guide to enhancing the relationship between cat and owner with healthy
games. As another plus, the photos are definitely irresistible.
A Dog is a Dog
Clarice Rutherford
Alpine Publications, Inc.
38262 Linman Road
Crawford, CO 81415
9781577791034, $14.95, www.alpinepub.com
Our bond with the canine-kind is truly something special. "A Dog is a Dog: And That's Why He's
So Special" is a guide to the canine species and their special nature in relation to humans, with
tips on caring for and understanding the wishes of canines on many levels. With full color
photography all throughout, Clarice Rutherford gives a charming and very useful guide on many
levels for readers. "A Dog is a Dog" is a fine read that shouldn't be overlooked by pets and
wildlife collections.
Tortoises
E. J. Pirog
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, Third & Union Avenue
Neptune City, NJ 07753
9780793828630, $16.95, www.tfh.com
With a docile nature, tortoises have been kept as pets throughout history. "Tortoises" is a
pet-keeping guide for those who want to keep their shelled friends happy. From creating a
maintainable habitat, diet, breeding, health care, and details for nearly twenty species, "Tortoises"
is a useful and practical full color read for anyone who loves tortoises and wants to keep one
healthy and happy for both of their long lives.
The Real Estate Shelf
Rent vs. Own
Jane Hodges
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
9781452102535, $18.95, www.chroniclebooks.com
Amount of money on hand shouldn't be the only factor in deciding what to do for a home. "Rent
vs. Own: A Real Estate Reality Check for Navigating Booms, Busts, and Bad Advice" is a guide
for prospective home seekers and owners, as Jane Hodges presents a knowledgeable breakdown
of elements to be considered on many levels. From understanding the future of the market, the
dangers and benefits of mortgages, loans, and when to seek professional help, "Rent vs. Own" is
a wise and recommended pick for anyone at the edge of making serious financial decisions.
The Photography Shelf
Art and Photography
David Campany
Phaidon Press
180 Varick Street, 14th floor
New York, NY 10014
9781714863924, $19.95, www.phaidon.com
Photography in its invention was not considered art, but the creative mind has changed all that.
"Art and Photography" discusses the recent history of photography and its many styles that have
made its own way by capturing the art that is innate in nature, in people, and everything in
between. With countless works from many photographers throughout, for anyone fascinated with
artistic photography, with color where applicable, "Art and Photography" is a fine pick and much
recommended choice for coffee table collections.
The Autism Shelf
Destination Friendship
Mary Benton, et al.
AAPC Publishing
Box 23173, Shawnee Mission, KS 66283-1073
www.aapcpublishing.net
9781934575901, $26.95, www.amazon.com
One of the common symptoms of autism in children and adults is social isolation. In "Destination
Friendship: Developing Social Skills For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Or Other
Social Challenges", the team of Mary Benton (retired special education consultant for the Capital
Area Intermediate Unit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), Carol Hollis (educational consultant for
autism with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), Kelly Mahler
(pediatric occupational therapist in the Central Pennsylvania region specializing in the
development of self-regulation and social cognition skills), and Alice Womer (speech-language
pathologist and educational consultant with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania) draw collectively upon their many years of experience and expertise to compile a
250-page compendium thoroughly 'user friendly' and 'real world' activities, strategies, and
techniques effectively supporting the development of specific and universal friendship skills in
children with ASD as part of a practical, stimulating, and entertaining environment that is
especially conducive to education. "Destination Friendship" is enhanced with the inclusion of
forms, games, and print outs, making it very strongly recommended for parental, professional,
school, and academic library Autism reference collections and supplemental reading lists, .
Be Different
John Elder Robison
Broadway
c/o Random House
1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
9780307884824, $14.00, www.broadwaypaperbacks.com
When a mind works differently, it's quite difficult for others to understand. "Be Different: My
Adventures with Asperger's and My Advice for Fellow Aspergians, Misfits, Families, and
Teachers" is a discussion from John Elder Robison as he presents a definition of Aspergers
syndrome and how to fully understand what it means, and how Aspergers isn't a disability but is
simply different. "Be Different" is a strong addition to any community library psychology
collection, very much recommended reading.
The American History Shelf
Zebulon Pike, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West
Matthew L. Harris and Jay H. Buckley
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780806142432 $29.95 www.oupress.com
Zebulon Pike, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West is an anthology of
scholarly essays by learned authors discussing the explorations, discoveries, and life of Zebulon
Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), a military officer and explorer whose achievements were
destined to be overshadowed by those of Lewis & Clark. Pike's efforts as a mapmaker and as a
soldier during the War of 1812 were further darkened by allegations that he was connected to
Aaron Burr's conspiracy to divide the trans-Appalachian region from the United States.
Historians have questioned whether Pike was truly and explorer or a spay, and whether he knew
about the Burr conspiracy or was just a faithful, ordinary soldier. Zebulon Pike, Thomas
Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West moves beyond the retreaded arguments to
examine Pike's extraordinary accomplishments, including his contributions to science and
cartography; his numerous writings (especially his 1810 journals and maps) that would ultimately
affect America's view of the Southwest for decades; his relationships with Native peoples and
Spanish officials; and much more. Zebulon Pike, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the
American West is an absolutely invaluable scrutiny filled with cross-perspectives of an
oft-overlooked explorer, and highly recommended especially for public and college library
American History collections.
Buried Lives
Michele Lise Tarter & Richard Bell
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive
Athens, GA, 30602-4901
9780820341200, $24.95, www.ugapress.org
The path from the dungeon to the modern prison system is a long one. "Buried Lives:
Incarcerated in Early America" discusses imprisonment in early America, looking at the
conditions faced by prisoners up until the civil war, using many sources to gain a comprehensive
view. A time with no sympathy for those who broke the law, these jails were torturous, and it is
especially horrifying where many of these jails were used unjustly by corruption. "Buried Lives"
is a strong addition to any collection dedicated to crime and punishment throughout history.
The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest
Alec R. Gilpin
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9781611860382, $24.95, www.msupress.msu.edu
America was invaded, and the fight spread all throughout its orders. "The War of 1812 in the Old
Northwest" discusses the role played with the modern Midwest, where in 1812 they were the
Northwestern borders. Bordering Canada, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan had their own
fronts in the war, and Alec R. Gilpin hopes to capture the spirit of the era, the patriotism that
remained there, and the battles that occurred. "The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest" is a strong
addition to American history collections focusing on War in the Midwest.
The Literary Studies Shelf
Robin Hood
Paul Buhle
PM Press
PO Box 23912, Oakland, CA 94623
9781604863185, $15.00, www.pmpress.com
To break the law for the greater good is a trope that has its roots in the legend of a fourteenth
century forest bandit. "Robin Hood: People's Outlaw and Forest Hero" chronicles the impact of
the legend, looking at its historical context and its continual impact that lives on in modern media
and pop culture, romanticizing the people's outlaw ideal. With plenty of art strewn about the
writing, "Robin Hood" is a strong addition to any literary studies collection focusing on legends
of popular culture.
The Self-Help Shelf
Healing Through Illness, Living Through Dying
Candice C. Courtney
Danton Press
7904 Chaparral Road #A110-428
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
9780985052225, $18.00, www.dantonpress.com
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger is only true if we find the strength to carry on. "Healing
Through Illness, Living Through Dying: Guidance and Rituals for Patients, Families, and
Friends" is an inspirational read from Candice C. Courtney as she advises readers who are
caregivers on how to best face the tragedies that often come with their duty, the struggles as a
loved one faces illness, and how to not let grief destroy one's life. "Healing Through Illness,
Living Through Dying" is a highly recommended pick for self-help and inspirational
collections.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
The Fairy Tale and Anime
Dani Cavallaro
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611
Jefferson NC 28640
9780786459469 $35.00 www.mcfarlandpub.com
Author Dani Cavallaro presents The Fairy Tale and Anime: Traditional Themes, Images and
Symbols at Play on Screen, a scholarly study of how elements of traditional fairy tales have
become narratively and cinematographically embedded in anime (Japanese animation). Chapters
speak of different modes of storytelling, allegorical comments on cultural and historical matters,
and even the portrayals of dystopia in anime as drawn from ancient fables. A filmography,
bibliography, and index round out this measured, intellectual cross-examination of the interplay
between old and new storytelling traditions. "...the fairy tale tradition has manifested itself
practically across the entire globe in terms of recurrent, plausibly archetypal, images and themes.
This realization encourages an evaluation both of that tradition per se and the particular forms it
permeates and shapes in the guise of dialogues engaging diverse societies at different points in
history." The Fairy Tale and Anime is an especially welcome addition to college library literary
and media studies shelves. Also highly recommended is Cavallaro's meticulous pop culture
analysis "Art in Anime: The Creative Quest as Theme and Metaphor" (9780786465613,
$35.00).
Master Shots, second edition
Christopher Kenworthy
Michael Wiese Productions
12400 Ventura Blvd., #1111
Studio City, CA 91604
9781615930876, $26.95, www.mwp.com
The angle of a shot can impart emotion, tell a story all its own, and grant a truly professional look
to any film. "Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on
Your Low Budget Movie" advises readers and aspiring filmmakers to get that next level of
quality into their films, discussing each of the shots in depth and how to use it effectively. With
black and white demonstrations of each shot with notes from selected feature films, "Master
Shots" is a strong resource for any future filmmaker.
The Crafts Shelf
Arts and Crafts of Micronesia
Barbara Wavell
The Bess Press
3565 Harding Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
9781573063098, $29.95, www.besspress.com
The way their art is expressed tells much about the culture. "Arts and Crafts of Micronesia:
Trading with Tradition" discusses the art of the Oceanic islands, and how their relatively remote
location has allowed them to continue and flourish free of foreign meddling, allowing their style
and form to develop uniquely and interestingly. With full color photographs all throughout
focusing on their sculptures, jewelry, weavings, and much more, "Arts and Crafts of Micronesia"
is a strong pick for those with an interest in worldwide crafts.
The Gardening Shelf
Homegrown Harvest
Rita Pelczar, editor
American Horticultural Society
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017-0010
9781845336837, $19.99, www.hbgusa.com
A garden can do much for the world as well as the keeper of the garden. "Homegrown Harvest: A
Season-by-Season Guide to a Sustainable Kitchen Garden" discusses how one can more
effectively set up one's own personal garden, from setting up a lot, making sure one's fruits and
vegetables grow in the best possible way, keeping it sustainable, and a seasonal guide to the
freshest possible living. With full color photos and detailed tips throughout, "Homegrown
Harvest" is a strong pick for gardening collections focusing on edible fruits and vegetables.
The Library Science Shelf
Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries
Miriam B. Kahn
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
9780838911518, $54.00, www.alastore.ala.org
Disasters happen, and having a plan can minimize damage. "Disaster Response and Planning for
Libraries" is a guide for librarians and administrators for minimizing the damage of a bad
situation. Natural disasters, power outages, maintenance problems, among others can wreak
havoc on a library that isn't kept under control. Miriam B. Kahn, library consultant, advises on
dealing with damage, what to do with damaged materials, technology recovery, and keeping
account of what's on hand and what may have been lost. "Disaster Response and Planning for
Libraries" is a strong pick for library science reference shelves.
U Content
Nicholas G. Tomaiuolo
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
9781573874250, $49.50, www.infotoday.com
In the new generation of the web, user created content is king. "U Content: The Information
Professional's Guide to User-Generated Content" discusses the impact that user created content
has had on the world of information today, and how many librarians and information
professionals are dealing with the sudden surge of information from many sources, and better
deal with these new additions. "U Content" is a strong pick for any library science and
technology collection that wants to better handle their surge of information in today's world,
using real world examples of effective use of media.
The Archaeology Shelf
Making Archeology Happen
Martin Carver
Left Coast Press
1630 North Main Street #400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
9781611320251, $29.95, www.Lcoastpress.com
Archeology tells us much about our past. "Making Archeology Happen: Design Versus Dogma"
discusses the ideals of archeology as a topic between many communities. An art form, a science,
and a social science, the field often argues amongst itself, and professor of Archeology Martin
Carver argues that commercial procedures into the field may be sabotaging the greater goals of
the science as well as the creative aspect. "Making Archeology Happen" is a strong addition to
any collection focusing on the topic or history in general.
The Memoir Shelf
No One's Son
Tewodros Fekadu
Leapfrog Press
PO Box 2110
Teaticket, MA 02536
9781935248262, $19.95, www.leapfrogpress.com
The most terrifying thing as a child is to feel unwanted. "No One's Son: The Story of a Defiant
Ethiopian Boy and His Bold Quest for Freedom" is the memoir of Tewodros Fekadu, or simply
Teddy, who shares his rough path through life, a child of war and famine. Searching for a place
to belong, he touched on many countries on many continents before finally gaining peace of mind
and a life worth living on Australia's Gold Coast. "No One's Son" is a remarkable memoir for any
international autobiography and memoir collection.
Look, Mom - I Can Fly!
Robert "Smoky" Vrilakas
Amethyst Moon Publishing
PO Box 87885
Tucson, AZ 85754
9781935354475 $16.95 www.ampubbooks.com
Look, Mom - I Can Fly! Memoirs of a World War II P-38 Fighter Pilot is the true story of a man
drafted into the army six months prior to the Pearl Harbor attack. Author Robert "Smoky"
Vrilakas tells of his grueling basic training, followed by his Army Air Corp flight training. He
learned to fly the Army's best fighter of the time: the P-38 "Lightning". As a member of the
famous "Hat in the Ring" squadron, he flew in 51 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theatre;
German Luftwaffe and Italian Air Force nearly killed him more than once. Look, Mom - I Can
Fly! is a captivating true story of determination, courage, camaraderie, and do-or-die air warfare,
highly recommended.
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Giants Beware!
Jorge Aguirre, author
Rafael Rosado, artist
First Second Books
175 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
9781596435827 $14.99 www.firstsecondbooks.com
Giants Beware! is a colorful fantasy graphic novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. Set in a
remote town protected from surrounding monsters, Giants Beware! follows young Claudette, a
fiery redheaded tomboy eager to prove herself against the alleged menace of giants, her shy
younger brother who longs to achieve greatness in the arts of swordmaking and pastry cuisine,
and her loyal would-be princess friend. When Claudette learns that a giant could return to
menace her hometown, she goads her friends into making a pre-emptive strike - and causes an
uproar when her father and the village learn that the children have ventured into danger!
Claudette and her friends must survive confrontations with a cannibalistic apple hag, a capricious
river king, and ultimately a towering giant - but will the townspeople who set out to rescue
Claudette's group also survive? The cartoon-style art lends a cheerful, upbeat atmosphere to this
engaging story where good and evil aren't always as sharply defined as one might think, and
monsters just might be in the eye of the beholder. Highly recommended.
The Action Bible: New Testament
Sergio Cariello
David C. Cook
4050 Lee Vance View
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
9780781406086 $16.99 www.davidccook.com
The Action Bible: New Testament is a faithful, full-color graphic novel adaptation of the
Christian Bible's New Testament - including the birth and life of Jesus Christ, Christ's death and
resurrection, and his followers' tireless efforts to spread His teachings and share the Gospel after
His ascension. Sergio Cariello brings the New Testament in life with a striking, realistic art style
that vividly captures human emotions. The text adapts the stories of the New Testament into
modern English, but does not stray from their core meaning. For example, one dialogue balloon
relates Peter's response to the question of whether followers of Christ should be compelled to
obey Jewish laws. "Brothers, God chose me to take the good news to people who aren't Jews. He
gave them the same holy spirit he gave us. Why do you want to make it hard for them to believe?
We are saved by the grace of God. The gentiles are saved the same way." The Action Bible: New
Testament is never excessively graphic or gory, but neither does it sugar-coat the darker moments
in Christ's story. The comic format makes The Action Bible: New Testament an utterly
enthralling and compelling new way to experience Scripture. Regardless of whether the reader is
young or old, a believer in Christ or a nonbeliever curious about His story, The Action Bible:
New Testament is an extraordinarily immersive, educational, and captivating account that
deserves to be read cover to cover. Highly recommended.
The Library CD Shelf
Fall of the Moon
Marcel Khalife
An homage to Mahmoud Darwish
Nagam Records
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
$19.78 www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Lebanese master of the oud (a type of lute) Marcel Khalife presents Fall of the Moon, a poignant,
2-CD tribute to Khalife's departed friend and collaborator, the Palestinian poet Mahmoud
Darwish. A fervent supporter of the Arab Spring political movement, Khalife sings in support of
protesters in Tunisia, Bahrain, Egypt, and Syria, promoting a brighter future in which human
rights are rightly respected. The songs experiment with elements of Western chamber music,
jazz, or even rock amid the traditional cultural rhythms and Khalife's unique personal touch. Fall
of the Moon is an emotionally compelling album, highly recommended especially for private and
public library international music collections. The tracks are "The Pigeons Fly" (9:40), "And We
Love Life" (9:43), "The Stranger's Bed" (4:50), "Oh, My Proud Wound" (3:40), "Mohammad"
(9:02), "Houriyeh's Instructions" (13:07), "Jahar Kah" (2:13), "Now, in Exile" (12:13), and "Two
Guitars" (5:39) on the first CD, and "Fall of the Moon" (7:23), "A Song On My Mind" (5:00),
"Remember" (1:55), "Her Eyes" (7:34), "The Poem of the Land" (3:55), "Waltz for Rita's
Winter" (8:35), "Palestinian Mawwal" (4:29), "The Most Beautiful Love" (6:43), and "In
Damascus" (4:27) on the second CD.
Gragnani: Sonatas for Guitar and Violin
Franco Messena, violin
Massimo Scattolin, guitar
Newton Classics
c/o Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
B007C7FE9G, $15.26, www.amazon.com
Filippo Gragnani (3 September 1768 - 28 July 1820) was an Italian guitarist and composer.
Gragnani was born in Livorno, the son of Antonio Gragnani. Coming from a family of notable
luthiers and musicians, he studied music in his home town with Giulio Maria Lucchesi, first
studying the violin then later devoting himself to the guitar, becoming known as a virtuoso
performer. According to church records, Filippo Gragnani is buried at the Church of St. Martino
di Salviano. Gragnani first published works for guitar and chamber music in Milan around the
beginning of the 19th century with the publishers Ricordi and Monzino. During these times he
travelled to Germany and then eventually settling in Paris by 1810. There he befriended and
became a pupil of Ferdinando Carulli, to whom he dedicated three of his guitar duets and who in
turn also dedicated some duets to Gragnani. Little is known about Gragnani after 1812 although
the "Registro dei Morti" (Register of Deaths) of the Church of St. Martino di Salviano in Livorno
indicates he died on 28 July 1820. Naxos of America is a premier producer of inexpensive
classical music and audio books. As part of their 'Newton Classics' series, "Gragnani: Sonatas for
Guitar and Violin" showcases the talents of guitarist Massimo Scottolin and violinist Franco
Messena as they perform Filippo Gragnani's Sonata No. 1 in D; Sonata No. 2 in C; and Sonata
No. 3 in A. These superb performances are flawlessly recorded. "Gragnani: Sonatas for Guitar
and Violin". An exemplary example of Early Romantic composition, and with a total running
time of 45 minutes, 45 seconds, "Gragnani: Sonatas for Guitar and Violin" is very highly
recommended for personal, academic, and community library CD music collections.
Heilt Nye Vel
Elin Furubotn
Ozella Music
c/o FlipSwitch (publicity)
PO Box 2207
Bloomington, IN 47404-2207
$16.26 www.flipswitchPR.com
Heilt Nye Vel is an immersive album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Elin Furubotn, with the
assistance of close collaborator and talented Norwegian sax player Karl Seglem, and additional
friends contributing with percussion, bass, electric guitar, piano, accordion, synth,
euphonium-horns, trumpet, flugelhorn, acoustic guitar, and cello - different songs feature
different medleys of instruments supporting Furubotn's melodious voice. Furubotn's dulcet
singing conveys a love of life and music and that transcends language barriers, in this smooth as
silk listening experience. Heilt Nye Vel is highly recommended especially for international music
collections. The tracks are "Akkurat Det Som Er Na" (4:04), "Helt Nye Vel" (3:43), "Eg Ser Du
Leite" (4:41), "Slepp Tvilen Fri" (2:51), "Tankane Har Fargar" (4:54), "Treet" (3:37), "Ei Stille
Na" (3:42), "Malt Dagen Din" (3:39), "En Drom" (4:02), "Du Vett Godt Ka Eg E Sure For"
(4:46), "Stillheten" (1:55), "New Path" (3:42), and "I See You Looking" (4:43).
The Library DVD Shelf
In the Garden of Sounds
a film by Nicola Bellucci
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$27.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
In the Garden of Sounds is an extraordinary documentary following Wolfgang Fasser, who lost
his sight at an early age, and the physical therapy retreat he has established for disabled children.
Impressed by the healing powers of sound, Wolfgang uses sound and music to establish rapport
with children, helping them learn how to communicate with others and gain greater control over
their own bodies. Bonus features includes a "travels with Wolfgang" segment, a resource guide,
and a filmmaker biography. Filmed in Italian and Swiss with the option of English subtitles, In
the Garden of Sounds is a striking and emotionally moving portrayal of the healing powers of
music and personal rapport, highly recommended. 90 min.
Garbo the Spy
A film by Edmon Roch
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$27.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Garbo the Spy is an extraordinary documentary about a double agent whose heroic actions saved
thousands of Allied lives during World War II. Juan Pujol Garcia fed false information to the
Nazis, inventing a network of nonexistent agents across Europe, and even misleading them about
the timing and location of D-Day. Vintage propaganda footage as well as interviews with
intelligence experts and crucial figures in Garbo's life, as well as Garbo himself, compose this
captivating true story, highly recommended especially for public library DVD shelves. Garbo the
Spy also includes a wealth of bonus features, such as an interview with espionage expert Nigel
West (32 minutes) and the WW II training film "Sonic Deception" (27 minutes). 93 minutes plus
bonus features.
Reuniting the Rubins
a Yoav Factor Film
Monterey Media Inc.
566 St. Charles Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-3901
$26.95 www.montereymedia.com
Reuniting the Rubins is an uproarious "dramady" movie about the reunion of a dysfunctionally
diverse family. When the sick mother of stiffly formal lawyer Lenny Rubins pressures him into
reuniting his estranged children, the resulting personality gathering could not be more divisive -
from a control-freak capitalist to an eco-warrior, a Buddhist monk, and a born-again Rabbi!
While the bickering may be fierce enough to spark an African war, Reuniting the Rubins also has
a soulful side that acknowledges the true bonds of family, no matter how vehement their
disagreements. Bonus features include an "on location" segment and an alternate ending!
Reuniting the Rubins is rated PG, and highly recommended for family viewing and public library
DVD collections. 16:9 anamorphic aspect ratio, closed captioned, 99 min.
Titanoboa: Monster Snake
Smithsonian Channel/Inception Media Group
smithsonianchannel.com
c/o Greenleaf & Associates (publicity)
$14.98 DVD / $19.98 Blu-ray www.inceptionmediagroup.com
Available in both DVD and Blu-ray formats, Titanoboa: Monster Snake is a jaw-dropping
documentary about a gigantic species of boa snake that lived 60 million years ago, in the era after
the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. Longer than a bus, this tremendous snake was large enough
to swallow crocodiles whole! Scientists seek to reconstruct how this enormous reptile lived, what
it ate, and why it was able to grow so gigantic, into this fascinating documentary, especially
recommended for public library DVD collections and anyone fascinated by snakes! 92 min.
Revenge of the Electric Car
A film by Chris Paine
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
193777208X $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Chris Paine, director of the "Who Killed the Electric Car?", continues his documentary saga with
"Revenge of the Electric Car", an exploration of the possible revival of the electric car after GM
unceremoniously destroyed its first attempt at creating a line of them. Unlike "Who Killed the
Electric Car", which focused on the cars themselves, "Revenge of the Electric Car" focuses more
on the people pushing to make electric cars a modern-day reality. From Tesla Motors CEO Elon
Musk, who dared to start up Tesla Motors to create electric cars and compete with big,
established auto industries in the US, to General Motors executive Bob Lutz (once accused of
killing the electric car, now potentially responsible for its rebirth), to Nissan President and CEO
Carlos Ghosn, and even Greg "Gadget" Abott, an ordinary man who toils against the odds to
realize his dream of being able to privately convert regular cars into electric cars, Revenge of the
Electric Car portrays brilliant people anticipating a revolutionary future. But how close is that
future, really? The Great Recession that began in 2008 was a heavy blow that nearly ended
America's auto industry altogether. Tesla Motors was almost torn apart by internal lawsuits even
before it barreled headlong toward bankruptcy, and just how committed are General Motors and
Nissan to the Chevy Volt and the Leaf? Will electric cars be available to consumers at reasonable
prices in this generation's lifetime? Revenge of the Electric Car does not have all the answers, but
it does have an unparalleled degree of candid, honest testimony from car manufacturers,
entrepreneurs, journalists, scientists, and much more, making it a most enjoyable ride! Bonus
features include the Tribeca Film Fest post-screening discussion and brief interviews. 90 min.,
SDH captions.
Agatha Christie's Poirot Series 4
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598287608 $39.99 DVD / $49.99 Blu-ray www.acornonline.com
Available in both DVD and Blu-ray versions, Agatha Christie's Poirot Series 4 continues the
excellent British television adaptation of Agatha Christie's beloved detective stories featuring the
eccentric Hercule Poirot (played by David Suchet) and his associates Captain Hastings (Hugh
Fraser) and Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson). 1930's Europe is brought to vivid life in these
dramatic mysteries: "The ABC Murders", in which the killer sends Poirot letters announcing his
chosen victim; "Death in the Clouds", in which a blackmailer dies aboard a plain full of potential
suspects and one plucky Detective Poirot; and "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" when the shooting
death of a dentist unravels a scheme of deceit, yet a simple broken shoe buckle is a key
unraveling the mystery. Agatha Christie's Poirot Series 4 maintains the high quality for which the
series is justly famous, and is sure to prove immensely popular among mystery buffs and for
public library collections. 3 DVDs, 306 min., fullscreen, SDH subtitles.
Discoveries... America National Parks series
Bennet Watt HD Productions, Inc.
13021 - 244 Avenue SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
$24.95 each (DVD or Blu-ray), www.Bennett-Watt.com
Available on both DVD and Blu-ray (for the same affordable price!), four new additions to the
Discoveries... America National Parks series offer wonderful armchair travel experiences in
glorious high definition. "Arches: Canyonlands & Natural Bridges" (9781604901610) explores
the striking rock formations of southern Utah, canyonlands carved by the Colorado River, natural
stone bridges, and even an excursion by adventurous rock-crawling enthusiasts. "New Orleans
Jazz & Acadian Culture: Jean Lafitte, Creole Natural Trail, Natchitoches & Rural Mardi Gras"
(9781604901627) is the next best thing to a personal visit the National Historical Park in New
Orleans' French Quarter, a rural Mardi Gras run, the Prairie Acadian Culture Center in Eunice,
coastal wetlands and wildlife refuges of the Creole Nature Trail, and Natchitoches, Louisiana's
oldest town. "Yellowstone Dual Personalities: Spring & Winter" (9781604901597) allows the
viewer to viscerally experience the magnificence of Yellowstone National Park, from its
abundant wildlife to its steaming geysers, its opportunities for boating/hiking/horse riding, and its
dramatic transformation in winter to an icy wonderland where the primary modes of travel are
snow machine, snow coach, or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. "Dry Tortugas: Fort
Jefferson & The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center" (9781604901603) explores one of
America's lesser-known and geographically removed national parks, the Dry Tortugas, located
just off the southernmost tip of Florida. Its strategic location made it historical site of military
and piracy legends; Fort Jefferson once oversaw Spanish explorers, Gulf Coast merchants, and
more people who transformed the New World. The Floriday Keys Eco-Discovery Center is also
featured, with an eye-opening glimpse of the beautiful terrestrial and marine native plants and
animals of the Keys. All four DVDs are as captivating as they are educational, and worthy of the
highest recommendation especially for public library collections.
The Sports Shelf
The Art of Running Faster
Julian Goater & Don Melvin
Human Kinetics
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
9780736095501, $19.95, www.humankinetics.com
Speed is sometimes all some runners care about. "The Art of Running Faster: Improve
Technique, Training, and Performance" discusses how to improve that aspect of speed in one's
life, and how to best improve one's techniques. Taking the expertise of world class runner Julian
Goater and running enthusiast and writer Don Melvin, the pair provides good knowledge for
enhancing one's skills and being the best one can be at running. "The Art of Running Faster" is a
strong pick for athletics and sports collection.
Northern Dancer: King of the Racetrack
Gare Joyce
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
311 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135
9781554551637, $22.95, www.fitzhenry.ca
"Northern Dancer: King of the Racetrack" is the story of an unusual Canadian horse from
Oshawa, Ontario, who, despite his plain, chunky appearance, became one of the most
accomplished, successful racehorses in Canadian history. Famously known as the "Adam" of
today's Kentucky Derby race, Northern Dancer not only won the 1964 Kentucky Derby,
Preakness Stakes, and Queen's Plate, but also went on to sire the lineage of 18 out of 19
racehorse starters in the 2011 Kentucky Derby. An astonishing story, complete with historical
photos and sidebars of special biographical information and anecdotes, "Northern Dancer" lives
up to its subject's immense spirit and contribution as a tribute to the champion racehorse sire of
this century.
The Military Shelf
Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole
Commander Kirk S. Lippold, USN (Ret.)
Public Affairs Books
250 West 57th Street, #1321
New York, NY 10107
9781610391245 $27.99 www.publicaffairsbooks.com
Written bye USS Cole's former commander Kirk S. Lippold, Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on
the USS Cole is the true story of al Qaeda's murderous bombing. Lippold testifies in first person
about the assault and his efforts as leader to save as many lives as he could; seventeen sailors
died in the explosion, and thirty-seven were wounded, but due to the crew's heroic efforts, the
USS Cole itself was ultimately saved. The attack on the USS Cole was a vivid warning of al
Qaeda's murderous intentions, yet the United States government neglected to retaliate; politicians
played the blame game, passing off the responsibility for incident until the September 11th
attacks ultimately changed everything. Could 9/11 have been prevented had America recognized
the true meaning of the USS Cole, and prioritized the threat of al Qaeda? Front Burner is both a
gripping personal testimony of military history experienced firsthand, and a warning against the
deleterious effects of complacency. Highly recommended, especially for public and college
library American military history collections.
General Lewis B. Hershey and Conscientious Objection During World War II
Nicholas A. Krehbiel
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65201
9780826219411 $40.00 www.umsystem.edu/upress
Nicholas A. Krehbiel (Instructor of History, Kansas State University) presents General Lewis B.
Hershey and Conscientious Objection During World War II, a close examination of the director
of Selective Service from 1941 to 1970 and his program to assign duties to those who were
conscientious objectors, particularly the 12,000 who objected to noncombatant military service.
These 12,000 served their country in Hershey's Civilian Public Service program, the successes of
which were overshadowed by Hershey's role in the draft during the Vietnam War. Hershey's
accomplishments are even more laudable given that there was no single, unified American
system to deal with conscientious objectors prior to World War II; Hershey's efforts sprang from
his heartfelt belief in the American right to religious freedom, and the duty to protect religious
minorities. Notes, a bibliography, and an index round out this extensively researched,
thoughtfully presented, and highly recommended contribution to public and college library
American military history shelves.
Electronic Warfare Target Location Methods, second edition
Richard A. Poisel
Artech House
685 Canton Street
Norwood, MA 02062
9781608075232, $139.00, www.artechhouse.com
Technology is the future of warfare, and that technology must be used skillfully. "Electronic
Warfare Target Location Methods" discusses the modern military technology and the high
mathematics that go into these electronic targeting systems that are more and more used by
militaries around the world. Chapters within discuss the basics and advancements in the
formulas, the terminology used in this hastily advancing science, dealing with outside modifiers,
the 'MUSIC' algorithm, identifying likelihood of errors, position fixing methods, and countless
other elements that are constantly considered and revised within the field. Composed by former
chief scientist of U.S. Army Research, Richard Poisel presents a comprehensive study of the
science, complete with glossary and indexes all throughout. Not meant for light reading,
"Electronic Warfare Target Location Methods" is a strongly recommended addition to collegiate
library collections focused on applied mathematics, engineering, and military technology.
The Sniper Anthology
Lt. Col. Tom C. McKenney
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street
Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781455616824, $29.95, www.pelicanpub.com
A solid aim has always been deadly throughout history, be it bow, musket, or rifle. "The Sniper
Anthology: Snipers of the Second World War" discusses the misunderstood art of sniping as
Lieutenant Colonel Tom C. McKenney offers insight of the major marksman of the second world
war, who often received no fame for their efforts, written off as cowardly for killing from a
distance. McKenney brings their stories to light, giving them the heroic treatment they deserve as
snipers sought to end conflicts early or take out enemy snipers before they took out their allies.
"The Sniper Anthology" tells the story of World War II snipers from the eyes of a veteran sniper
in his own right.
The Fashion Shelf
Fashion Design Course Accessories
Jane Schaffer & Sue Saunders, authors
Lily de Gatacre, editor
Caroline Guest, art director
Moira Clinch, creative director
Barron's Educational Series. Inc.
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
9780764147548, $25.99, www.barronseduc.com
"Fashion Design Course: Accessories, Design Practice and Processes for Creating Hats, Bags,
Shoes, and Other Fashion" is a head-turning, state -of- the- art creative fashion text on
accessories from two of London's most distinguished millinery and footwear experts. Using the
latest in advanced technologies, theory of design and the creative process is linked with specific
components of sophisticated handbag, footwear, and millinery, and other fashion accessories
design, creation, and marketing. Incredible color photography and artwork illustrate dazzling
design examples throughout all chapters of this artistic fashion design text. In addition to the
creative process, handbags, footwear, and millinery, there are sections on small leather goods
design and construction and also resources and professional practice. Crucial to design
development and projection are the underlying components such as portfolio presentation,
creating your resume, resources such as competitions, internships, or graduate training programs,
and further information about recruitment agencies and where to study more about fashion
accessories design. An extensive glossary is presented for each area of handbags, footwear,
millinery, and small leather goods, in addition to a general reading list. Thoroughly researched
and beautifully documented, "Fashion Design Course: Accessories" is a must read text for
students, interns, and practitioners of fashion accessory design as an art form.
A Guy's Guide to Style
H. F. Ullmann
c/o 60 Cycle Media Relations LLC
38 High Avenue, 4th floor office
Nyack, New York 10960
9783848000289, $19.99, www.ullmann-publishing.com
Style isn't just for women any more. "A Guy's Guide to Style" is a resource for men who want to
bring themselves up to quality and style in the modern era where style is expected out of men,
and t-shirts and jeans won't cut it. With advice for every situation and expectation, "A Guy's
Guide to Style" is presented in full color and is a solid and very much recommended read, not to
be overlooked for those who want to avoid the modern fashion faux paus.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
James C. VanderKam
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
2140 Oak Industrial Drive, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
9780802866790, $25.00, www.eerdmans.com
Bringing new light of context to the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a constantly debated
theological topic. "The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible" discusses the recent discoveries
surrounding the scrolls, their applications to Biblical studies and more, James C. VanderKam, a
professor of Hebrew Scriptures presents a strong and scholarly addition to the modern debates.
"The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible" is a strong pick for general religious studies collection and
anyone fascinated with the Dead Seas Scrolls.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Ministry with Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families
Robert H. Albers, William H. Meller, and Steven D. Thurber
Fortress Press
P.O. Box 1209
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209
9780800698744, $29.00, http://fortresspress.com
Mental illness brings new challenges to the table for those of faith. "Ministry with Persons with
Mental Illness and Their Families" discusses the challenges that ministers face when dealing with
mental illness and how to best approach the situation as a concerned individual, a counselor, and
as a pastor. For those with congregations that may face these problems, the contributors of
faithful scholars in "Ministry with Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families" is a strong
pick for those pastors who want to approach the issue with grace and care, very much
recommended reading.
The Holocaust Studies Shelf
Bitter Freedom
Jafa Wallach
Gihon River Press
c/o KSB Promotions
55 Honey Creek NE, Ada, MI 49301
9780981990637, $18.95, www.gihonriverpress.cm
Face to face with evil, it can be hard to scourge such events from one's mind. "Bitter Freedom" is
a memoir from Jafa Wallach, as she shares her personal journey as a Polish Jew, how her
tormentors were always not so far away and how the experience remains with you all of your life,
even when you hang in there for seven decades after the fact. "Bitter Freedom" is a powerful read
for memoir collections focusing on the Holocaust.
The Anthropology Shelf
The Metamorphoses of Kinship
Maurice Godelier
Verso
20 Jay Street, 10th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201-8346
9781844677467, $49.95, www.versobooks.com
Humanity has become far removed from the remote tribal societies. "The Metamorphoses of
Kinship" discusses the evolution of friendship, romance, and family has rapidly changed in past
decades and what this had done to society. Exploring the concepts of the nuclear family, the facts
and myths of child rearing, the impact of modern society, and the role of homosexual couples in
the role of society, Maurice Godelier provides a fascinating read for those intrigued by
anthropology. "The Metamorphoses of Kinship" is a strong addition to any social issues,
anthropology, or history collection.
The Audiobook Shelf
What Money Can't Buy
Michael J. Sandel, author and narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781427214928 $29.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of
a sharp criticism of modern society by Michael J. Sandel (Professor of Government at Harvard
University). Sandel directly confronts one of the most important ethical questions of today - is it
right for virtually everything to be for sale, from corporate "cap and trade" pollution privileges, to
studies that pay people to test questionable new drugs, to hiring private mercenary organizations
such as Blackwater to fight America's wars? What are the moral limits of markets, and how can
their omnipresent reach be limited in areas where they don't belong? Is a market-driven society
truly what we want to become, and if not, how can it be changed for the better? A soul-searching
analysis of the role that markets can and should perform in a democratic society (as well as the
roles they must not perform!), What Money Can't Buy is fascinating, thought-provoking, and
worthy of the highest recommendation for both personal and public library audiobook
collections. 6 CDs, 7 hours.
The Magicians' Guild
Trudi Canavan
Bolinda Publishing
186 S Long Swamp Rd., Jackson, ME 04921
www.bolinda.com
9781743111116, $24.99, www.amazon.com
The first book of 'The Black Magician Trilogy' by Trudi Canavan, "The Magicians' Guild" is set
in a world where practicing magicians are required by King's Law to be members of a guild or
suffer their magical abilities to be forever repressed and bound. Guild membership has become
the exclusive province of magic users from the nobility or 'houses', while the common people,
especially the annually displaced poor from the city, are felt to be inappropriate candidates for the
privilege of guild membership. That is, until a young girl from the city slums discovers during
the course of an annual protest that she has such powers. Slum dwellers or 'dwells' fear and
despise the magicians. Fearing for her life and with the help of her closest friend and the
'Thieves', she seeks to hide from the magicians who are now seeking her out. The problem is that
untrained and unchecked, her growing magical power will kill her. "The Magicians' Guild" is
brought fully to life with the dramatic narrative skills of Richard Aspel in this complete and
unabridged, 15 hour 45 minute, flawlessly produced audio book and will have listeners eagerly
looking forward to the next two volumes of Trudi Canavan's 'The Black Magician Trilogy'!
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com
L. Ron Hubbard was a mastery storyteller and one of the most diverse and successful writers
during the 'Gold Age' of pulp magazines. In addition to Galaxy Press bringing back Hubbards
short stories in print editions, they have made available a steadily expanding list of Hubbards
wonderfully imaginative tales as multiple-cast, special effects, musically enhanced audio books
that provide a complete and flawlessly produced 'theatre of the mind' experience for the listener.
Among the newest additions to the growing audio book canon of Hubbard's work are an
action/adventure tale set in the wilds of Africa. "All Frontiers Are Jealous" (9781592123384,
$9.95) which first appeared in the pages of 'Five Novels Monthly' in June 1937. "Killer's Law"
(9781592122769, $9.95) is a hard boiled mystery originally published in the September 1947
issue of 'New Detective Magazine'. This Galaxy Press audio book also includes Hubbard's
mystery stories 'They Killed Him Dead', 'The Mad Dog Murder'; and 'The Blow Torch Murder'.
Published in the October 1937 issue of 'Ward Birds', this audio book production of "Red Death
Over China" (9781592123346, $9.95) is one of Hubbard's signature aviation yarns and also
includes 'The Crate Killer' and 'Wings Over Ethiopia'. Hubbard was an especially gifted writer of
westerns. "The Magic Quirt" was first read in the pages of the June 1948 issue of 'The Rio Kid
Western'. This outstanding audio book collection also features two more Hubbard westerns:
'Vengeance is Mine!' and 'Stacked Bullets'. "While Bugles Blow!" debuted in the December 1936
issue of 'Five Novels Monthly' and is set North Africa as the French Foreign Legion becomes
entangled in a blood feud between two warring tribes. High quality recordings showcasing stories
that engage the listener's total attention from beginning to end, all of these audio book titles are
enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library audio book collections.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Lovely Knits for Little Girls
Vibe Ulrik Sondegaard
The Taunton Press
63 South Main St., PO Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470
9781600855030, $22.95, www.taunton.com
"Lovely Knits for Little Girls: 20 Just-Right Patterns Just For Girls" is a fantastic collection of 20
just-right patterns just for girls, ages toddler to 7. Here is an assortment of fanciful, decorated,
knitted sweaters, cardigans, dresses and tops, skirts and wraps, and hats, scarves and accessories,
all designed to appeal to little girls. Color photos illustrate each pattern, and pattern shapes can
be easily sized up or down. Designed to appeal to both beginning and experienced knitters,
"Lovely Knits for Little Girls" is just the ticket for grandparents and special friends and relatives
of little girls with knitting aspirations.
The Language Studies Shelf
Chinese In Motion
Yi Lin
Cheng & Tsui Company
25 West Street, Boston, MA 02111-1213
www.cheng-tsui.com
9780887275029, $49.99, www.amazon.com
The value of being fluent in Chinese will only increase as the economic, political, and cultural
relationship of China and America continues to build in complexity and breadth over the next
few decades. For Chinese language students who have achieved competency by completing
Tao-Chung Yao's "Integrated Chinese Level 2, Part 2" (Cheng & Tsui, 9780887276767, $24.99),
"Chinese In Motion" focuses upon student field work as the core of a comprehensive study
abroad experience and offers professional-level vocabulary and sentence structures presented in
context to aid acquisition of professional language ability. Featuring targeted themes and
dialogues that focus each lesson on topics relevant to contemporary China and enhanced with
superbly designed in interactive lesson outlines that build on student at-home preparation for
more effective in-class learning, "Chinese In Motion" is an ideal textbook and Chinese Language
curriculum supplement. Also very highly recommended from Cheng & Tsui for those seeking
fluency in Chinese language studies is Madeline K. Spring's "Making Connections: Enhance
Your Listening Comprehension In Chinese" (9780887277672, $44.99).
Introduction To Old English, third edition
Peter S. Baker
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
www.wiley.com
9780470659847, $44.95, www.amazon.com
Now in a newly revised and updated third edition, "Introduction To Old English" is a 416-page
compendium specifically written to assist students with no expertise in either other languages or
in traditional grammar who are grappling with Old English literature. A combination grammar
and reader, "Introduction To Old English" expands the coverage of Old English manuscripts,
runes, and other inscriptions from previous editions. Of special note is that individual chapters
includes basic grammar reviews at their beginning and a 'minitext' feature for practicing Old
English readings. Enhanced with new anthology readings, common spelling variants, phonetic
symbols and terms, a glossary, references, and a comprehensive index, "Introduction To Old
English" is an ideal student textbook and highly recommended addition to academic library
instructional reference collections.
Vergil's Aeneid
Barbara Weiden Boyd
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
www.bolchazy.com
9780865167643, $37.00, www.amazon.com
Vergil was is influential literary figure from Roman antiquity down to the present day.
Generations of students have studied his works as a means of gaining fluency in the Latin
language. In "Vergil's Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4, and 6", academician
Barbara Weiden Boyd draws upon her many years of experience and expertise as the Henry
Winkley Professor of Latin and Greek at Bowdoin College to produce an annotated 298-page
compendium specifically designed to be a curriculum text for high school and college 'Advanced
Placement' courses. Beginning with an informed and informative introduction on the life and
work of Vergil, "Vergil's Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4, and 6" includes
same-page vocabulary notes, a General Word List, a selected bibliography, and more. Highly
recommended for academic library "Latin Language Studies" reference collections, "Vergil's
Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4, and 6" is ideal for a self-study Latin Studies
personal reading list.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Thunder In The Void
Henry Kuttner, author
Stephen Haffner, editor
Haffner Press
5005 Crooks Road, Suite 35
Royal Oak, MI 48073-1239
9781893887534, $40.00, www.amazon.com
An award winning author who inspired whole generations of writers, Henry Kuttner was well
established as one of the most popular and successful science fiction word smiths beginning with
the genre's 'Golden Age' of pulp magazines in the 1930s through the halcyon era of 1950s SciFi.
Now sixteen of his best yarns have been rescued from literary obscurity through the deft
editorship of Stephen Haffner and made available to an appreciative readership as a 612-page,
hardbound compendium. Ranging from 'Raider of the Spaceways'; 'The Time Trap'; and
'War-Gods of the Void'; to 'Soldiers of Space'; 'Crypt-City of the Deathless One', and 'The Eyes
of Thar', "Thunder In The Void is a science fiction fan's delight. Of special note is the inclusion
of a recently recovered short story 'The Interplanetary Limited', which was written during the
author's teenage years. Enhanced with the inclusion of a complete Henry Kuttner bibliography
(which includes books which he co-authored with C. L. Moore, and another one co-authored with
Arthur K. Barnes), "Thunder In The Void" is highly recommended reading for Henry Kuttner's
legions of fans and a welcome addition to personal, academic, and community library science
fiction collections.
The Library of America
14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
www.loa.org
The Library of America is a non-profit publisher dedicated to bringing into print classics of
English literature and the complete works by significant authors that are so well produced and so
well bound as to be ideal for personal, community, school, and academic library collections. Now
they are launching a new category for an appreciative audience. One that is dedicated into
publishing works that have had important impact on popular culture. To establish this new group
they have selected the first two novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. "A Princess Of Mars"
(9781598531657, $20.00) was Burroughs' original foray in 1912 as a novelist and found modest
success with an appreciative public. A bit later that same year Burroughs wrote "Tarzan Of The
Apes" (9781598531640, $20.00) which was to become a popular culture icon that continues to
this very day. Both of these debut titles were commercial successes that led to a series of books
set in the same 'worlds' and with the same protagonists. Both "A Princess Of Mars" and "Tarzan
Of The Apes" have inspired movies, television shows, comic books, and legions of imitators. Of
special note with both volumes is the inclusion of chronologies of the characters' cultural careers,
a biographical note of the author, and brief essays on the genesis of the first editions. As with all
books published by "The Library Of America", the evidence superb production values making
them very highly recommended reading for the legions of Burroughs fans and ideal for
introducing new generations of readers to the imaginative storytelling talents of Edgar Rice
Burroughs.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Get Published Today!
Penny C. Sansevieri
Wheatmark
c/o Author Marketing Experts, Inc.
PO Box 421156, San Diego, CA 92142
www.amarketingexpert.com
9781604945591, $25.95, www.amazon.com
Penny Sansevieri is a commercially successful author, social media marketer, media relations
professional, book marketing expert, a book blogger on the Huffington Post, and CEO of Author
Marketing Experts. In the Spring of 2010 Penny Sansevieri taught the first ever, a six-week
self-publishing class on self-publishing. She draws from her many years of experience and
expertise in "Get Published Today!: An Insider's Guide to Publishing Success", a 366-page deftly
written and superbly organized compendium covering every aspect of the publishing industry
with respect to what aspiring authors have to do to get themselves published. A 'real world',
practical, step-by-step instructional guide, "Get Published Today!" deals with everything from
how to get published in 90 days (or less!), getting digitally published (ebooks), selling into
overseas book markets, finding a suitable publisher, self-publishing options, traditional
publishing models, and so much more. Of special note are the chapters focusing on copyright, the
importance of editing, book distribution channels, and the fundamental necessity of budgeting as
part of the publishing and marketing process. "Get Published Today!" should be considered
mandatory reading for anyone seeking to become a successfully published author in today's every
changing and volatile publishing industry.
52 Ways To Sell More Books!
Penny C. Sansevieri
Wheatmark
c/o Author Marketing Experts, Inc.
PO Box 421156, San Diego, CA 92142
www.amarketingexpert.com
9781604947182, $10.95, www.amazon.com
In "52 Ways to Sell More Books!", book marketing expert has compiled a wealth of specific tips,
tricks, techniques, strategies, and ideas for successfully competing for attention in today's highly
competitive book selling marketplace. "52 Ways to Sell More Books!" covers using all manner
of media to raise the awareness of the reading public with respect to a new book including online
promotions, radio and television, book reviews, publicizing on Amazon (the single largest
on-line bookseller), book signings, building book marketing websites, ebook editions, utilizing
social media tools including blogs and e-zines, and a great deal more. A 182-page compendium
of thoroughly 'user friendly' and deftly presented information, "52 Ways to Sell More Books!" is
enthusiastically recommended the next best thing to attending one of Penny Sansevieri's
workshops and will prove to be an invaluable and enduring resource for aspiring authors and
novice publishers.
The Civil War Shelf
War Upon the Land
Lisa M. Brady
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive
Athens, GA, 30602-4901
www.ugapress.org
9780820342498 $24.95 pbk
9780820343839 $24.95 ebook
9780820329857 $59.95 hc
War Upon the Land: Military Strategy and the Transformation of Southern Landscapes During
the American Civil War breaks ground as the first book-length environmental history of the
American Civil War. Lisa M. Brady (associate professor of history, Boise State University)
examines how both sides of the war battled the forces of nature as surely as one another, and how
the North increasingly extended the war to the very landscape of the south. From digging canals
to slaughtering livestock to altering the course of the Mississippi river, to wholesale agricultural
destruction such as what was perpetrated during the siege of Vicksburg, the Shenandoah Valley
campaign, and marches through Georgia and the Carolinas, the North's military strategy had a
devastating effect upon the land. Notes, a bibliography, and an index round out this thoughtful,
scholarly, and heavily researched analysis, highly recommended especially for public and college
library Civil War shelves.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Diane C. Donovan, Editor
Midwest Book Review
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Oregon, WI 53575-1129
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