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The Collected Letters Of Henry Northrup Castle
George Herbert Mead & Helen Castle Mead, editors
Ohio University Press
The Ridges, Building 19, Athens, OH 45701
www.ohioswallow.com
9780821420119, $49.95, www.amazon.com
George Herbert Mead (1863 - 1931) was an American philosopher, sociologist and psychologist,
primarily affiliated with the University of Chicago, where he was one of several distinguished
pragmatists. He is regarded as one of the founders of social psychology and the American
sociological tradition in general. Henry Northrup Castle was Mead's best friend while at Oberline
college and eventually became Mead's brother-in-law. "The Collected Letters Of Henry Northrup
Castle" is a deftly compiled and edited 846 page compendium comprised of Castle's
correspondence drawn from the Mead-Castle collection at the University of Chicago, and were
collected and edited by Mead after the tragic death of Henry Castle in a shipping accident in the
North Sea. These are correspondences with such luminaries as Mead, John Dewey, Jane Addams,
and other Chicago Progressives and will prove illuminating and informative for students of this
remarkable era in American politics. This Ohio University Press edition is a facsimile edition of
the Mead text of 1902, plus an informed introduction by Alfred L. Castle (a great-nephew of G.
H. Mead and Henry Castle). "The Collected Letters Of Henry Northrup Castle" is a strongly
recommended addition to academic library collections and the supplemental reading lists for
students of George Herbert Mead's life and work. It should also be noted that "The Collected
Letters Of Henry Northrup Castle" is also available in an Adobe Digital Edition PDF
(9780821444313, $39.99).
The Speech
Gary Younge
Haymarket Books
PO Box 180165
Chicago, IL 60618
9781608463220 $19.95 www.haymarketbooks.org
The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream lives up to its title, drawing
upon interviews with Clarence Jones (good friend of and draft speechwriter for Martin Luther
King Jr.), Joan Baez (a singer at the March on Washington, at which King delivered his historic
speech), civil rights leader Angela Davis, and more. The result is a thoroughly researched,
faithfully presented, scholarly account of how King's profound "I Have a Dream" speech came to
be, as well as a modern analysis of why its message resonates so deeply with Americans then and
now. Highly recommended, especially for public and college library collections.
The Economic Studies Shelf
Building a Green Economy
Robert B. Richardson
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9781611861020 $49.95 www.msupress.msu.edu
Building a Green Economy: Perspectives from Ecological Economics is an anthology of essays
by an array of experts discussing the challenges and pressures that a growing human population
puts on both the environment and the economy. The solution may lie in a "green" economy
geared toward long-term ecological stability, but just how would such an economy function?
Individual writings include "Taking Ecological Economics Seriously: It's the Biosphere, Stupid",
"Green Keynesianism: Beyond Standard Growth Paradigms", "Civic Empowerment in an Age of
Corporate Excess", "Assessing the Trade-Offs for an Urban Green Economy", "A Genuine
Metric for Assessing Business Stability" and much more. In today's crossroads, when people
suffer from both economic struggles and global environmental problems that could be reaching a
catastrophic tipping point, the ideas Building a Green Economy are sorely needed! Highly
recommended, especially for public and college library economic and environmental studies
collections.
Global Economic Boom & Bust Cycles
Khafra K. Om-Ra-Seti
KMT Publications
PO Box 421
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
9781481042314 $26.95 http://tinyurl.com/Global-Economic
Global Economic Boom & Bust Cycles: The Great Depression and Recovery of the 21st Century
traces the history of modern economic meltdowns, including the Great Depression that flowed
from the excesses of the Roaring 20's, the 80's boom followed by the crash of '87, Japan's
economic slowdown, the "Roaring 90's" and the crash of 2000, the mortgage meltdown of 2008
and more. Drawing connections between the forces that engineer economic cycles, with
particular attention paid to the rise of China, the forthcoming "peak oil" shock as escalating
demand outstrips the supply of oil, and the ongoing risk factors of natural disasters and terrorism,
Global Economic Boom & Bust Cycles is a thought-provoking analysis of the hard lessons of
modern history, and what they have to say about the uncertain global future. Highly
recommended. "In 2012, what we see happening in China is this: (1) real estate prices have
started to fall and the bubble appears to be deflating... (2) Viewed by the West, the commercial
property development in China is extremely over-built. Speculative credit will start to leave
China as the descent in property values begin in earnest. (3) The massive fiscal stimulus used to
build infrastructure may prove in the end to be a massive case of malinvestment, a deadly sin in
capitalism. (4) And like Japan, China has pumped more money into its stock and property
markets in order to revive the wealth effect for local and domestic consumers... This is a bubble
that is still in the making and is a colossal crisis..."
The Social Issues Shelf
The New Black
Kenneth W. Mack & Guy-Uriel E. Charles, eds.
The New Press
38 Green Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013
www.thenewpress.com
9781595586773, $21.95, www.amazon.com
The United States Supreme Court's decision to strike down those elements of the Voter Rights
act, essentially on the basis that in the judgment of its conservative majority, racial
discrimination was no longer a major factor in America society was and remains intensely
controversial. Knowledgeable compiled and deftly edited by the team of Kenneth W. Mack (Law
Professor, Harvard University) and Guy-Uriel E. Charles (Law Professor, Duke University), "The
New Black: What Has Changed--and What Has Not--with Race in America" is a 256 page
compendium comprised of twelve informed and informative articles by leading scholars on the
subject of race in the 21st Century. Of special note is Luis Fuentes-Rohwer's thoughtful and
thought-provoking article 'The Racial Metamorphosis of Justice Kennedy and the Future of Civil
Rights Law'. Simply stated, "The New Black: What Has Changed--and What Has Not--with Race
in America" should be considered mandatory addition to academic library Social Issues reference
collections and essential reading for anyone concerned with the immediate and long range future
of social justice and racial equality in America. It should also be noted that "The New Black:
What Has Changed--and What Has Not--with Race in America" is also available in a Kindle
edition ($10.99).
The Environmental Studies Shelf
The Hidden Potential of Sustainable Neighborhoods
Harrison Fraker
Island Press
2000 M St NW Suite 650
Washington, DC 20036
9781610914086 $40.00 www.islandpress.org
Harrison S. Fraker (Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, University of California
Berkeley) presents The Hidden Potential of Sustainable Neighborhoods: Lessons from
Low-Carbon Communities is a close study of four, first-generation sustainable neighborhoods.
The four neighborhoods scrutinized are B001 (Malmo, Sweden), Hammarby Sjostad (Stockholm,
Sweden), Kronsberg (Hannover, Germany) and Vauban (Freiburg, Germany). Drawing upon
performance data, Fraker charts a path to improving sustainable community design based on the
best and most effective practices. A handful of color photographs illustrate this excellent and
insightful resource, highly recommended especially for urban and suburban planners with an eye
toward long-term sustainable design.
The Business Shelf
The Tourism System, seventh edition
Robert Christie Mill & Alastair M. Morrison
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
4050 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002
www.kendallhunt.com
9780757599767, $95.50, www.amazon.com
Tourism is a major source of revenue for every state in the union. Indeed, a great many areas of
the country are very strongly dependent on their tourist seasons. Tourism is big business and one
that is constantly evolving and competitive for tourist dollars. Now in a completely updated and
expanded seventh edition, "The Tourism System" by Robert Christie Mill (University of Denver)
and Alastair M. Morrison (Belle Tourism International Consulting) is a 427 page textbook
offering a complete course under one cover on successfully developing and marketing tourism. In
particular, the chapters dedicated to tourism marketing strategies, planning, promotion, and
distribution, as well as the section identifying the factors involved people's vacation making
decisions, travel destination decisions, and travel purchases. Superbly organized and presented,
"The Tourism System" is an ideal curriculum textbook and should be a part of every professional
and academic library reference collection.
Profit with Purpose
Teneshia Jackson Warner
Paramount Market Publishing, Inc.
950 Danby Road, Suite 136, Ithaca, NY 14850
www.paramountbooks.com
9780985179502, $34.95, www.amazon.com
America is a multicultural society and to be successful, companies selling services and products
must take that into account with respect to their advertising and marketing campaigns. "Profit
with Purpose: A Marketer's Guide to Delivering Purpose-Driven Campaigns to Multicultural
Audiences" by Teneshia Jackson Warner (CEO and Founder of the EGAMI Consulting Group) is
a 240 page instruction manual on doing just that. Covering every aspect of a multiculturally
sensitive marketing campaign, Warner addresses such diverse issues as defining the brand,
utilizing celebrities, selecting community partnerships, leveraging social media, and a great deal
more. Of special note are Warner's chapters on 'Purpose vs. Profit' and 'The Future of
Purpose-Inspired Marketing'. Enhanced with an extensive Bibliography and a comprehensive
Index, "Profit with Purpose: A Marketer's Guide to Delivering Purpose-Driven Campaigns to
Multicultural Audiences" is thoroughly 'user friendly' and highly recommended for personal,
professional, and community library collections.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Medical Family Therapy and Integrated Care, second edition
Susan H. McDaniel, William J. Doherty, and Jeri Hepworth
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
9781433815188 $69.95 www.apa.org/books
Medical Family Therapy and Integrated Care is a fully revised and updated rendition of the 1992
book "Medical Family Therapy: A Psychosocial Approach to Families With Health Problems".
Created to cross-reference the valuable insights of psychologists, physicians, family therapists,
social workers, nurses, counselors, and therapists, Medical Family Therapy and Integrated Care
examines how providers can standardize their terminology for more effective communication,
and other practices to greatly improve collaborative efforts at treatment in settings ranging from
community health centers to outpatient therapy or integrated health systems. Chapters include
"Clinical Strategies for Medical Family Therapy", "Health Behaviors that Harm", "Couples and
Illness", "Caregiving, End of Life Care, and Loss", and much more. Highly recommended,
especially for health care professionals and college library collections.
Making The Connection Between Brain & Behavior, second edition
Joseph H. Friedman, MD
Demos Health
11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10036
www.demoshealth.com
9781936303533, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. The motor
symptoms of Parkinson's disease result from the death of dopamine-generating cells in the
substantia nigra, a region of the midbrain; the cause of this cell death is unknown. Early in the
course of the disease, the most obvious symptoms are movement-related; these include shaking,
rigidity, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking and gait. Later, thinking and
behavioral problems may arise, with dementia commonly occurring in the advanced stages of the
disease, whereas depression is the most common psychiatric symptom. Other symptoms include
sensory, sleep and emotional problems. Parkinson's disease is more common in older people,
with most cases occurring after the age of 50. Now in a significantly updated and expanded
second edition, "Making The Connection Between Brain & Behavior: Coping With Parkinson's
Disease" by Dr. Joseph H. Friedman (Director of the Movement Disorders Program, Butller
Hospital and Clinical Director of the American Parkinson's Disease Association Information and
Referral Center, Warwick, Rhode Island) is a 220 page compendium specifically written for
non-specialist general reader's wanting a basic understanding of Parkinson's Disease in terms of
its causes, symptoms and treatment options. It is also ideal reading to prepare lay readers to
communicate more effectively with their health care providers. Highly recommended for
personal, professional, academic, and community library Health & Medicine instructional
reference collections, it should also be noted that "Making The Connection Between Brain &
Behavior: Coping With Parkinson's Disease" is also available in a Kindle edition ($14.61).
The Cookbook Shelf
Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking
Alamelu Vairavan & Margaret Pfeiffer MS, RD, CLS
Hippocrene Books, Inc.
171 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
9780781813068 $19.95 www.hippocrenebooks.com
Featuring a beautiful, full-color and full-page photograph of virtually every recipe, Indian
Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking lives up to its title with a medley of mouth-watering East Indian
cuisine, which relies heavily on rice, lean meats, and vegetable dishes - all ideal for pursuing a
gluten-free diet. The 100+ recipes include Roasted Vegetable Kebabs, Carrot Rice Pilaf, Swiss
Chard Lentil Crumble, Spice-Rubbed Oven-Roasted Chicken, Roasted Plums with Spiced
Walnuts, and much more. A useful FAQ about gluten-free foods and a handy guide to Indian
ingredients round out this excellent addition to any international or gluten-free cookbook
collection!
Fire & Ice Alaska
Sharon R. Leippi
Frosty Books
5604 E 40th Avenue #A-103
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
www.frostybooks.com
9780983968504, $20.00, www.amazon.com
Compiled by Anchorage Alaska resident Sharon R. Leippi, "Fire & Ice Alaska: Baked, Blended,
& Sauteed" is a beautifully and profusely illustrated 145 page compendium showcasing healthy
and delicious recipes that are low-salt, gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, nightshade-free,
egg-free, yeast-free, alcohol-free, and compatible with anti-rosacea diets that necessitates foods
which are low in hot spices. Of special and unique note are blood type diet notations (O, A, AB,
B). The recipes themselves range from Chocolate Frosty (a non-dairy alternative to chocolate ice
cream); to Cherry Glazed Salmon; to Golden Pea Soup; to Blue & Gold Tofu Pie. Kitchen cook
friendly, palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, food allergy avoidance oriented, "Fire & Ice Alaska:
Baked, Blended, & Sauteed" is a very special cookbook that is highly recommended for personal,
family, and community library cookbook collections.
The Cheesy Vegan
John Schlimm
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
9780738216799 $19.99 www.perseusbooksgroup.com
The Cheesy Vegan is a cookbook of over 125 plant-based, 100% vegan recipes featuring
non-dairy cheeses. Some recipes feature delicious cheese alternatives that can be made from
foods such as soy milk; others incorporate store-bought vegan cheeses into a variety of delightful
concoctions. Sample dishes include "Cozy Cottage Pancakes" with vegan cottage cheese; Potato
Gratin (made with vegan Swiss cheese), Fried Olives Stuffed with Smoky Cheese Hummus,
Creamy Seasoned Macaroni (made with vegan margarine & vegan cream cheese or cottage
cheese), and much more. Beautiful color photography, an introduction with brief guides to vegan
substitutes for common ingredients, and an index round out this "must-have" for vegan
gourmets!
Smoke & Pickles
Edward Lee
Artisan Books
c/o Workman Publishing Company
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014-4381
www.artisanbooks.com
9781579654924, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Edward Lee is the Korean-American chef/owner of 610 Magnolia and MilkWood located in
Louisville, Kentucky. "Smoke & Pickles" is a 340 page compilation of this three-time James
Beard Foundation Award finalist for Best Chef and Iron Chef America winner's recipes and
stories. The recipes range from Lime-Beef Salad; Adobo-Fried Chicken and Waffles; Cola Ham
Hocks with Miso Glaze; and Frog's Legs with Celecry, Chile, Pepper, Fish Sauce, and Brown
butter; to Yellow Squash Soup; Bourbon-Ginger Glazed Carrots; and Sweet Spoonbread Souffle.
Beautifully illustrated throughout, each recipes in this impressive culinary collection offers
thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' step-by-step instructions. Of special note are the practical 'tips,
tricks and techniques' Edward Lee shares with home cooks wanting to make the most of his
palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, 'down home' southern recipes. Simply stated, "Smoke &
Pickles" is a highly recommended addition to any personal, family, or community library
cookbook collection.
Food & Wine Best of the Best, Vol. 16
Imagine Publishing
c/o Charlesbridge Publishing
85 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
9781932624595 $32.95 www.charlesbridge.com
The sixteenth annual volume of Food & Wine Best of the Best gathers the top recipies from the
twenty-five best cookbooks published during the year. Each dish has been taste-tested in the
Food & Wine kitchen, and judged exquisite! Recipes span multiple culinary traditions, and they
include "Italian Cream Cake", "Bok Choy with Baby Shiitake Mushrooms", "Chopped Summer
Salad with Miso", "Carnitas [Slow-Cooked Pork] Tacos", and much more. A handful of color
illustrations as well as cooking tips and recommended wine choices to pair with appropriate
dishes enhance this excellent collection for cooks who settle for nothing less than the very
best.
The New Wine Country Cookbook
Brigit Binns
Andrews & McMeel
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9781449419127, $35.00, www.amazon.com
California's justifiably famous and fastest growing 'Wine Country' area runs from around
Monterey south to Santa Barbara. The prize winning wines coming from this heart of California's
vineyards from the basis for the recipes comprising Brigit Binns' beautifully illustrated "The New
Wine Country Cookbook", a 304-page compendium showcasing elegant dishes ranging from
Carmamelized Onion, Anchovy, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pissaladieres; Warm Escarole with
Bacon, Almonds, and Sherry Vinegar; Ginger Flan with Ripe Apricots; and Crispy Pan-Fried
Rex Sole with Quick Orange-Dill Aioli; to Three-Hour, Bone-In Berkshire Pork Shoulder with
Brandy and Black Pepper Apples; Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese with French Beans, Radicchio,
Endive, Red Grapes, and Sherry Vinaigrette; and Vine Leaf-Wrapped Sheep's Tomme with
Roasted Olives and Lemon. Of special note is the section provided for metric equivalents and
conversions. A truly elegant culinary collection, "The New Wine Country Cookbook" will prove
a highly prized addition to personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It
should also be noted that "The New Wine Country Cookbook" is available in a Kindle edition
($9.99).
Cooking Your Way To Gorgeous
Scott-Vincent Borba
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
www.hcibooks.com
9780757317187, $14.95, www.amazon.com
For better or for worse, we are what we eat. The upside to this is that what we eat can have a
tremendously beneficial impact upon our health and well-being. That's why "Cooking Your Way
to Gorgeous: Skin-Friendly Superfoods, Age-Reversing Recipes, and Fabulous Homemade
Facials" by health and cosmetic expert Scott-Vincent Borba will prove to be an enduringly
popular addition to personal and community library cookbook collections. The thoroughly 'user
friendly' recipes in this 240 page compendium range from Mouthwatering Grapefruit Meringue;
Black Bean-Oatmeal Burgers; Va-Va's Pumpkin Pancakes; and Sweet Goji Yogurt Medley; to a
Jalapeno-Cilantro-Strawberry Margarita; Roasted Tomato and Caramelized Onion Farro Salad;
Asparagus and Chicken Enchiladas; and a Shrimp and Spinach Shiitake Mushroom Risotto. Of
special note is author Scott-Vincent Borba's informative introduction 'Eat Your Way to Gorgeous
Skin'. Highly recommended, it should also be noted that "Cooking Your Way To Gorgeous" is
also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Memoir Shelf
Up on a Hill and Thereabouts
Gloria Stubing Rist
State University of New York Press
State University Plaza
Albany, NY 12246-0001
www.sunypress.edu
9781438448909, $24.95, www.amazon.com
In the 1930s, life for kids tucked away in the quiet woodlands of the Adirondack Mountains was
rich with nature and filled with human characters. "Up on a Hill and Thereabouts: An
Adirondack Childhood" is Gloria Stubing Rist's captivating 329 page memoir and contains the
her personal recollections growing up on the hillsides and in the woods near Ticonderoga. A
child's-eye view of days long gone, "Up on a Hill and Thereabouts" describes a time and place of
poverty and hardship tempered by compassion, hope, and humor. Thoroughly engaging and
graced with occasional black-and-white period photos, reading "Up on a Hill and Thereabouts" is
like peering through a window in time and coming to understand a young life in a world now
long gone into the mists of history. Superbly entertaining, thoughtful, and deftly written, "Up on
a Hill and Thereabouts" is highly recommended reading and will prove to be a popular addition
to academic and community library 20th Century American Biography collections. It should be
noted that "Up on a Hill and Thereabouts" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Biography Shelf
Edith Kermit Roosevelt: Creating the Modern First Lady
Lewis L. Gould
University Press of Kansas
2501 West 15th Street, Lawrence, KS 66049
www.kansaspress.ku.edu
9780700619023, $34.95, www.amazon.com
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt (August 6, 1861 - September 30, 1948) was the second wife of
Theodore Roosevelt and served as First Lady of the United States during his presidency from
1901 to 1909. "Edith Kermit Roosevelt: Creating the Modern First Lady" by Lewis L. Gould is a
176 page compendium providing the reading with an informed and informative and complex
biography of a remarkable and accomplished woman whose familial, social, cultural, and
political contributions have been heretofore under appreciated. A superbly crafted and notated
work, "Edith Kermit Roosevelt: Creating the Modern First Lady" is enhanced with bibliographic
essay. A work of impressive and detailed scholarship, and ideal for the non-specialist general
reader with an interest in the evolution of the role of 'First Ladies' from Martha Washington to
Michelle Obama, "Edith Kermit Roosevelt: Creating the Modern First Lady" is highly
recommended addition to community and academic library American Biography collections.
Feminist and Abolitionist
Virginia Sanchez-Korrol
Pinata Books
c/o Arte Publico Press
University of Houston
4902 Gulf Fwy, Bldg 19, Rm 100
Houston, TX 77204-2004
9781558857650 $12.95 www.artepublicopress.com
Feminist and Abolitionist: The Story of Emilia Casanova is the biography of a woman raised in
an upper-class, slave-holding Cuban family, who moved to New York and became a tireless
crusader for Cuba's independence from Spain and the end of human slavery. During Cuba's Ten
Years' War, she created the first women's political group to openly support the rebels. She dared
to return to Cuba to deliver contraband papers, a dangerous undertaking for her family as well as
herself. Her father and his entire family were ultimately forced into exile in the U.S. The true-life
story of an extraordinary and principled woman, Feminist and Abolitionist is highly
recommended especially for public and college library biography collections.
Rudolf Bultmann: A Biography
Konrad Hammann
Polebridge Press
900 State Street, Salem, Oregon 97301-3922
www.polebridgepress.com
9781598151183, $60.00, www.amazon.com
Rudolf Karl Bultmann (20 August 1884 - 30 July 1976) was a German Lutheran theologian and
professor of New Testament at the University of Marburg. He was one of the major figures of
early 20th century biblical studies and a prominent voice in liberal Christianity. Bultmann is
known for his belief that the historical analysis of the New Testament is both futile and
unnecessary, given that the earliest Christian literature showed little interest in specific locations.
Bultmann argued that all that matters is the "thatness", not the "whatness" of Jesus, i.e. only that
Jesus existed, preached and died by crucifixion matters, not what happened throughout his life.
Bultmann's approach relied on his concept of demythology, and interpreted the mythological
elements in the New Testament existentially. Bultmann contended that only faith in the kerygma,
or proclamation, of the New Testament was necessary for Christian faith, not any particular facts
regarding the historical Jesus. "Rudolf Bultmann: A Biography" by Konrad Hammann (Professor
of Systematic and Historical Theology, Evangelical-theological Faculty, university of Munster,
Germany) is a 624 page exhaustive biography of Bultmann's life and work. Deftly translated into
English by Philip E. Devenish, "Rudolf Bultmann: A Biography" is chronologically organized
and presented beginning with his formative years 1884-1907, through his academic and
theological careers, to his finale productive years (1964-1976). This definitive biography is
enhanced with indexes of biblical references; people, places, institutions and publications; and
subjects. An exhaustive masterpiece of biographical scholarship, "Rudolf Bultmann: A
Biography" is a strongly recommended contribution to academic library collections.
Once Upon A Time
Ian Bell
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10004
www.pegasusbooks.us
9781605984810, $35.00, www.amazon.com
Robert Allen "Bob" Dylan (born May 24, 1941) is an American musician, singer-songwriter,
artist, writer, and an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades.
Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and
a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as
"Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil
rights and anti-war movements. Leaving behind his initial base in the culture of the folk music
revival, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" radically altered the parameters of
popular music in 1965. His recordings employing electric instruments attracted denunciation and
criticism from others in the folk movement. "Once Upon a Time: The Lives of Bob Dylan" by
journalism Ian Bell is a 592 page compendium providing a complex and analytical biography of
Dylan. Detailed, documented, insightful, occasionally iconoclastic, "Once Upon a Time: The
Lives of Bob Dylan" is a compelling read from beginning to end. Informed and informative,
"Once Upon a Time: The Lives of Bob Dylan" is a 'must read' for all Dylan fans and will prove to
be an enduringly popular addition to community library American Biography collections.
The Audiobook Shelf
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Ron Chernow, author
Grover Gardner, narrator
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
www.BlackstoneAudio.com
9781470882198, $140.00, www.amazon.com
John Davison Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American industrialist and
philanthropist. He was the founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil
industry and was the first great U.S. business trust. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum
industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy. In 1870, he founded Standard Oil
Company and aggressively ran it until he officially retired in 1897. "Titan: The Life of John D.
Rockefeller, Sr." by Ron Chernow is the definitive biography of Rocefeller. This complete and
unabridged audio book library edition is deftly narrated by Grover Gardner. Flawless technical
recording values enhance the 30 compact disks for a total running time of 35 hours. Informed and
informative, "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr." is a very highly recommended addition
to community and academic library audio book collections.
The Music CD Shelf
Marula's Shade: The ImprovED Album
Triad Trust
www.triadtrust.org
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
www.rockpaperscissors.biz
$TBA CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
Marula's Shade: The ImprovED Album is a music CD by artist-educators of the ImprovED
program in South Africa's Nkomazi region, where 40% of the adult population lives with HIV,
the virus that causes AIDS. The music serves a purpose beyond entertainment; it offers education
about how to protect oneself from HIV, take steps to reduce its spread, and prevent another
generation from being lost to the virus. ImprovED strives to educate everyone who will listen,
and young people especially; their task complicated by the silence about the terrible and
insidiously widespread disease. Highly recommended not only for the as a beacon of hope and a
collective effort to battle against a devastating social ill. The tracks are "HIV is our War",
"Respect", "Lullaby", "Find a Way", "Marula's Shade", "To Zero", "Siyalobola", "Ika So", "My
Brother", "Money for Love", "Days of Love", "The ImprovED Style", "History", "You Can't
Dance", "The Cure", "Love Is", "Tshepo's Hope", and "Let's Come Together".
The Library DVD Shelf
From Up On Poppy Hill
Written by Hayao Miyazaki
Directed by Goro Miyazaki
GKIDS (Studio Ghibli)
Cinedigm Entertainment (dist.)
c/o Foundry Commnications (publicity)
newvideo.com www.gkids.com
$29.95 (DVD) / $34.95 (Blu-ray + DVD)
Available as both a DVD 2-pack and a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack, From Up On Poppy Hill is
the latest theatrical masterpiece written by legendary creator Hayao Miyazaki and brought to life
by the acclaimed anime (Japanese animation) artists of Studio Ghibli. The story is set in 1963
Yokohama, during Japan's painful yet steady recovery from the devastation of World War II.
Japan is preparing for the prestige of hosting the Olympics. Amid this bustling backdrop, two
ordinary high school students meet and form a close friendship - but a dark shadow from their
past threatens to destroy their newfound bond, as well as their potential for happiness in the
future. Beautifully animated, superbly voiced by an all-star English cast, and enhanced with over
three hours of bonus features, From Up On Poppy Hill is an unforgettable treasure, sure to prove
immensely popular for gift-giving, family movie night, or public library DVD collections. 91
min. plus extras, Japanese or English audio with English subtitles, rated PG for mild thematic
elements and some incidental smoking images. Also highly recommended are Studio Ghibli's
previous epic theatrical adventures, including "Spirited Away", "Howl's Moving Castle", "The
Secret World of Arrietty", and "Princess Mononoke".
The Whale
A film by Suzanne Chisholm & Michael Parfit
Narrated by Ryan Reynolds
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
1937772667 $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com
The Whale: The True Story of Luna is a heart-touching, widescreen documentary about a young
wild killer whale (also known as orca), given the nickname of Luna, who became separated from
his family and tried to befriend human beings on the coast of British Columbia. Part
extraordinary adventure, part revelation that humans and animals share a profound bond, The
Whale is an eye-opening true story that speaks to viewers of all ages and backgrounds. Highly
recommended, especially for public and community library collections.
The Pallisers 40th Anniversary Edition
Written by Simon Raven
Based on the novels by Anthony Trollope
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598288261 $99.99 www.acornonline.com
Originally produced by BBC in 1974, The Pallisers 40th Anniversary Edition collects the
complete PBS saga of an aristocratic family in Victorian England. Based on Anthony Trollope's
popular albeit politically charged novels, and adapted by British author Simon Raven, The
Pallisers is a story of vying to survive in a social circle where appearances and reputation rule all.
Personal and public crises beset the family as they climb the social ladder through three
generations, in this thought-provoking and extraordinarily human drama. A bonus interview with
emmy-winning actress Susan Hampshire, a 32-page viewer's guide, and materials from Anthony
Trollope round out this excellent series, highly recommended for gift-giving as well as public
library collections. 8 DVDs, 26 episodes, 22 1/4 hours plus bonus, full screen, SDH
subtitles.
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213
New York, NY 10036
$24.95 each www.firstrunfeatures.com
Three eye-opening new documentaries from First Run Features make excellent addition to
public, school, or community library collections. "A Girl & a Gun" (www.agirlandagunfilm.com,
76 min.) is a documentary by Cathryne Czubek about America's female gun owners, from both
historical and cultural perspectives. Far from the femme fatales of Hollywood cinema, armed
women are just as likely to be ordinary people, family members, and neighbors, who carry
weapons for protection, confidence, or even personal satisfaction. "You Don't Need Feet to
Dance" (www.docarts.com, 81 min.) is a film by Alan Govenar about Sidiki Conde, an African
immigrant to America, who lost the use of his legs to polio at age fourteen. Conde lives a rich
and independent life in spite of his disability; he uses his hands to travel the stairs of his
fifth-floor apartment, teaches workshops for disabled kids, rehearses with his band, bicycles with
his hands, plays djembe drums, sings, and dances with his hands. "Triumph of the Wall" (102
min.) is a movie by Bill Stone telling the true story of an unusual work of art - a 1000-foot stone
wall by a beginner stonemason Chris Overing, in Canada's province of Quebec. Overing's project
proves to be tremendously ambitious, and practical necessity transform his task and the film
chronicling it into something unexpected! All three documentaries are as entertaining as they are
thought-provoking, and highly recommended.
The American History Shelf
Cold War Dixie
Kari Frederickson
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive
Athens, GA, 30602-4901
9780820345208 $24.95 www.ugapress.org
Kari Frederickson (associate professor & chair of the Department of History, University of
Alabama) presents Cold War Dixie: Militarization and Modernization in the American South, a
close scrutiny of the impact of the Savannah River Plant (SRP). The SRP's origins lie in a
partnership between the Atomic Energy Commission and the DuPont Corporation, dedicated to
producing materials for the hydrogen bomb. Chapters address the costs of militarization, how the
SRP was built, daily life in a company town, the interplay of race and politics, and much more.
Notes, a bibliography, and an index round out this thoughtful close study of a turning point in
American history.
Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp
Teresa Tamura
Caxton Press
312 Main Street
Caldwell, ID 83605-3299
9780870045738 $27.95 www.caxtonpress.com
Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp is a black-and-white photographic remembrance of
one of the internment camps to which America imprisoned thousands of Japanese-American
citizens during World War II, solely because of their ethnicity. Many of the images are portraits
of survivors, complemented by brief or thumbnail profiles; others show images of railways that
Minidoka inmates labored on, what has become of Minidoka sites in the twentieth century, art
created by survivors of Minidoka, and much more. Some of the photographs are vintage from the
1940's; others were taken in the twenty-first century, but all have an unforgettable story to tell.
The text is peppered with historical anecdotes, brief interviews, and much more. America must
never forget the wrongs (including deaths, primarily from disease) that it inflicted upon its own
citizens, who had committed no crime; for this reason, Minidoka: An American Concentration
Camp is worthy of the highest recommendation especially for public and college library history
collections.
Tracking the Texas Rangers
Bruce A. Glasrud and Harold J. Weiss, Jr., editors
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336
Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574415261 $29.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Tracking the Texas Rangers: The Twentieth Century collects fifteen published articles and
chapter excerpts about the changing role of the Texas Rangers in the twentieth century. These
essays explore the Texas Rangers' heroic and villainous deeds, from trying to protect border
communities and capture outlaws, to the outright murders that Texas Rangers committed during
the Mexican Revolution. Individual articles include "Establishing Law and Order in the Oil
Fields", "The Modernization of the Texas Rangers, 1933-1936", "Homicides and Questionable
Deaths: A Window into the Method", and much more. A brief black-and-white photo gallery, a
bibliography, and an index round out this superb addition to American and Texas History
collections.
Battleground 1948
Robert E. Hartley
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive
SIUC Mail Code 6806
Carbondale, IL 62901
9780809332663 $39.50 www.siupress.com
Battleground 1948: Truman, Stevenson, Douglas, and the Most Surprising Election in Illinois
History is an in-depth examination of the first American general election since World War II,
centering on Illinois politics. This was the race destined to put Adlai Stevenson, Paul Douglas,
and Harry Truman into office, with Truman winning by a sliver. A month-by-month chronicle of
key events in the 1948 election season, as well as an era snapshot of Illinois politics (including
the dark influences of media, corruption, and crime) make Battleground 1948 a welcome addition
to American History and Political Science shelves.
The World History Shelf
The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China
Primary Source, Inc.
Cheng & Tsui Company
25 West Street
Boston, MA 02111-1213
9780887275081 $59.99 www.cheng-tsui.com
Compiled and edited by the educational experts of Primary Source, Inc., The Enduring Legacy of
Ancient China: Primary Source Lessons for Teachers and Students is a curriculum-building
reference and resource created especially for Chinese History instructors of students in 5th to 9th
grade. Packed with 20 adaptable lessons about China's history, civilization and culture, each
broken down into point-by-point outlines including student objectives, key vocabulary terms,
hands-on activities, and more, The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China is a superb repository of
ideas to create or modify one's lesson plans. An accompanying CD-ROM for
Windows/Macintosh offers more than 250 full-color images and documents, many of which can
be used at computer workstations or as printed handouts. Highly recommended; as China takes
an increasingly prominent place on the world stage, teaching the next generation about its storied
history and rich culture becomes even more imperative.
Pacific Blitzkrieg
Sharon Tosi Lacey
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336
Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574415254 $27.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Pacific Blitzkrieg: World War II in the Central Pacific is an in-depth historical scrutiny of ground
operations for five major invasions in the Central Pacific: Guadalcanal, Tarawa, the Marshalls,
Saipan, and Okinawa. Ground commanders had to integrate the U.S. Army and Marine Corps
into a single strikeforce, a task that would have been challenging enough in peacetime, let alone
during a world-spanning war. Pacific Blitzkrieg especially focuses upon how this seemingly
miraculous feat was achieved, with particular attention paid to the detailed rules and procedures
that made it happen. Supporting every stroke of tactical genius was the hard work of thousands of
small actions and adaptations that enabled war - and incidents of severe partisanship such as the
actions of the notorious General "Howlin' Mad" Smith could have, and almost did derail the
entire effort. Heavily researched and meticulously presented, Pacific Blitzkrieg's keen,
ground's-eye perspective is a welcome addition to military and world history collections. Highly
recommended.
The Pentathlon Of The Ancient World
Frank Zarnowski
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786467839, $35.00, www.amazon.com
A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the
words pente (five) and -athlon (competition). The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient
Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games. Five events were contested over one day for
the Ancient Olympic pentathlon, starting with the long jump, javelin throw, and discus throw,
followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling. Pentathletes were considered to be
among the most skilled athletes, and their training was often part of military service - each of the
five events in the pentathlon was thought to be useful in war or battle. "The Pentathlon Of The
Ancient World" by Frank Zarnowski (Visiting Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College) is a
216 page detailed descriptive history of the Greek Pentathlon including the nature of the
spectacle, the method of determining victors, notable champions. Of special note is the
information provided on the 18 year history of the contemporary counterpart -- the decathlon.
Enhanced with the inclusion of a record book and a glossary, "The Pentathlon Of The Ancient
World" is informed, informative, and highly recommended for school, community, and academic
library collections. It should also be noted it is also available in a Kindle edition ($14.99).
The Devil's Breath
Steven Hanon
NeWest Press
#201, 8540-109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 1E6
www.newestpress.com
9781927063293, $24.95, www.amazon.com
The Hillcrest mine disaster, the worst coal mining disaster in Canadian history, occurred at
Hillcrest, Alberta, in the Crowsnest Pass region of western Canada, on Friday June 19, 1914,
9:30 am. At the time it was the world's third worst mine disaster. The accident had a profound
effect on the town of Hillcrest Mines, which in 1914 had a population of about 1,000. A total of
189 workers died, about half of the mine's total workforce, which left 130 women widowed and
about 400 children fatherless. Many of the victims were buried in a mass grave at the Hillcrest
Cemetery. Condolences came from across the country, including a brief message from King
George V, but the commencement of World War I soon overshadowed this event. Operations at
Hillcrest mine continued until 1939. A monument to the Hillcrest mine disaster and the lives lost
has been placed at the Hillcrest cemetery. "The Devil's Breath: The Story of the Hillcrest Mine
Disaster of 1914" by documentary film maker and historian Steven Hanon is a 220 page detailed
history of this tragic event including the heroism and courage of the people it affected. Superbly
written, "The Devil's Breath: The Story of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster of 1914" is highly
recommended and informative reading. It should also be noted that it is available in a Kindle
edition ($8.69).
The Parenting Shelf
Jump-Starting Boys
Pam Withers & Cynthia Gill
Viva Editions
2246 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710-2219
9781936740390 $16.95 www.vivaeditions.com
Award-winning author Pam Withers and thirty-year high school teacher Cynthia Gill present
Jump-Starting Boys: Help Your Reluctant Learner Find Success in School and Life, an
invaluable reference and resource especially for parents with school-age sons. In today's changing
economy and tight job market, literacy skills and a strong educational background are more
important than ever for securing a successful future; yet boys tend to lag behind girls in the
classroom and at college. Jump-Starting Boys is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques for
encouraging boys to read more, teach them good homework habits, appreciate the values of math
and science, determine and work with their own learning style, and much more. Strategies are
presented with for parents of all types of underachievers - from boy who genuinely struggle in
school, to boys who put forth very little effort, boys who slack off in spite of their brilliance, and
boys who are hindered by a learning disability. Testimonials, checklists, and an extensive
appendix round out this "must-read", worthy of the highest recommendation for both parental
and public library collections.
The Artful Parent
Jean Van't Hul
Roost Books
c/o Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-4544
www.shambhala.com
9781590309643, $21.95, www.amazon.com
One of the principle responsibilities of parenthood is to foster their child's abilities and talents, to
help their children become aware of and appreciate the process of creating beauty in the world.
Compiled and written by Jean Van't Hul "The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's
Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8" is a 304
page compendium packed cover to cover with simple, fun, child-centered arts and crafts
activities that any parent can use to foster creativity and an appreciation for art in their child.
Parents will learn how to select the best materials for a child's age, including how to make their
own project materials. There are 'user friendly' instructions on preparing art activities that will
appeal to energetic kids, kids in small groups, and more. Highly recommended for family and
community library collections, "The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with
Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8" would also prove
invaluable resource for day care staff and pre-school/kindergarten teachers as well.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Improve Your Writing With NLP
Judith E. Pearson
Crown House Publishing
6 Trowbridge Drive Suite 5
Bethel, CT 06801
www.crownhousepublishing.com
9781845908614, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development,
and psychotherapy created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, USA in the
1970s. Its creators claim a connection between the neurological processes ("neuro"), language
("linguistic") and behavioral patterns learned through experience ("programming") and that these
can be changed to achieve specific goals in life. Bandler and Grinder claim that the skills of
exceptional people can be "modeled" using NLP methodology, then those skills can be acquired
by anyone. Bandler and Grinder also claim that NLP can treat problems such as phobias,
depression, habit disorder, psychosomatic illnesses, myopia, allergy, common cold and learning
disorders, often in a single session. NLP has been adopted by some hypnotherapists and in
seminars marketed to business and government. It has also now been adopted and adapted to the
process of writing with "Improve Your Writing With NLP" by Judith E. Pearson. This 216 page
compendium is essential a complete and analytical course in teaching aspiring authors cognitive
strategies to improve their writing, as well as learning the writing process in all of its facets, how
NLP models for creativity best apply, and perhaps most usefully of all, how to overcome the
inevitable 'writer's block'. Thoroughly 'reader friendly', "Improve Your Writing With NLP" is a
unique and highly recommended addition to any aspiring or professional writer's instructional
reference collection.
The Fiction Shelf
A House Too Small: And Other Stories
Ezra Hirschmann
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037, Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
www.ttupress.org
9780896727953, $26.95, www.amazon.com
The European holocaust of World War II has left a lasting impact on Jewish communities around
the world. "A House Too Small: And Other Stories" is a 288 page compendium comprising
seven short stories by Ezra Hirschmann, each of which is arises from that profound experience
upon first and subsequent generations of Holocaust survivors. Superbly crafted literary
masterpieces, the stories include Beggar in the Bahnhoff; The Clairvoyant; Fall of Grace;
Hester's Folly; Lady Dorothy's Dilemma; Ghost of the Ganges; and the title piece, A House Too
Small. An impressive contribution to academic and community library Modern Jewish Literature
and Culture collections, "A House Too Small: And Other Stories" is thoughtful,
thought-provoking, and highly recommended reading.
The Philosophy Shelf
My Friendship With Martin Buber
Maurice Friedman
Syracuse University Press
621 Skytop Road, Suite 110
Syracuse, NY 13244-5290
www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu
9780815610168, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Martin Buber (February 8, 1878 - June 13, 1965) was an Austrian-born Israeli Jewish
philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue, a form of existentialism centered on the
distinction between the I - Thou relationship and the I - It relationship.[1] Born in Vienna, Buber
came from a family of observant Jews, but broke with Jewish custom to pursue secular studies in
philosophy. In 1902, he became the editor of the weekly Die Welt, the central organ of the
Zionist movement, although he later withdrew from organizational work in Zionism. In 1923,
Buber wrote his famous essay on existence, Ich und Du (later translated into English as I and
Thou), and in 1925, he began translating the Hebrew Bible into the German language. In 1930,
Buber became an honorary professor at the University of Frankfurt am Main, but resigned in
protest from his professorship immediately after Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933. He then
founded the Central Office for Jewish Adult Education, which became an increasingly important
body as the German government forbade Jews to attend public education. In 1938, Buber left
Germany and settled in Jerusalem, Mandate Palestine (later Israel), receiving a professorship at
Hebrew University and lecturing in anthropology and introductory sociology. "My Friendship
With Martin Buber" by the late Maurice Friedman (1921-2012) is a 198 page compendium
tracing a chronology of Friedman and Buber's association drawn extensively on Friedman's
personal collection of letters exchanged with Buber. "My Friendship With Martin Buber"
provides the reader with an engaging and informative exploration of intellectual and personal
friendship shared between two unique and extraordinary men. Highly recommended for
academic library Philosophy collections in general, and to students of Martin Buber's philosophy
in particular.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
The Plays of Hrotswitha of Gandersheim
Larissa Bonfante, translator
Robert Chipok, editor
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
www.bolchazy.com
9780865167834, $29.00, www.amazon.com
Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (c. 935 - c. 1002), was a 10th-century German secular canoness, as
well as a dramatist and poet who lived and worked at Gandersheim Abbey in modern-day Bad
Gandersheim, Lower Saxony, established by the Ottonian dynasty. She wrote in Latin, and is
considered by some to be the first person since antiquity to compose drama in the Latin West.
Ably translated into English by Larissa Bonfante (Professor of Classics Emerita, New York
University) and deftly edited into a bilingual edition for Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers by Robert
Chipok, "The Plays of Hrotswitha of Gandersheim" is a 432 page compendium showcasing
theatrical plays of this unusual 10th century female playwright. Readers are treated to the original
Latin on the left side and the English translation on the facing right-hand page. Enhanced with
occasional illustrations, translator notes, a bibliography, and a Note to the Reader, "The Plays of
Hrotswitha of Gandersheim" is a very highly recommended addition to academic library Latin
Studies and Medieval Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Poetry Shelf
Cattails And Sagebrush
Victor Pearn
Indian Paintbrush Poets
c/o Pearn & Associates
1600 Edora Court, Suite D
Fort Collins, CO 80525
9780989724203, $27.95, www.amazon.com
Poetry is a form of literary art which uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language - such as
phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre - to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of,
the prosaic ostensible meaning. "Cattails And Sagebrush" is an 86 page compilation of poetry by
Victor Pearn and well deserves the definition of 'literary art'. The subject matter of his musings
range from the Colorado tundra to the Chinese tomb of Confucius, and from our three daily
meals to a local park. Deftly written and using words the way an artist uses paints, the prose
poetry of Victor Pearn creates memorable images that last long after this anthology has been set
back upon the shelf. Three Things Not Omitted: The Farmer's bank on the West side of the /
square was the tallest building in town and / towered seven stories into the sky. // On the East
side of the square / there was a jewelry store. // The park had a flagpole with / old glory waving
in the breeze.
Follow The Blackbirds
Gwen Nell Westerman
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25
East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
www.msupress.msu.edu
9781611860924, $16.95, www.amazon.com
With its Native American themes, "Follow The Blackbirds" by Gwen Nell Westerman (Professor
of English and Director of Humanities, Minnesota State University, Mankato) is an 80 page
compendium of superbly crafted prose poetry. Professor Westerman (an enrolled member of the
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) writes with a lyrical clarity that engages the reader with a finally
woven texture of words and emotions that are paradoxically both personal and universal. Of
special note are the poems that employ Native American language. 'He Keya Woabdakedan': A
cricket chorus / calls the moon to devotion where / flaxen blue sky blushed lavender. /
Dragonflies rush to usher in the dusk. / Sunflower congregations bow their naked heads / as a
celebrant sun blesses / lush fields of wheat with radiance. / Grains fall upon the ground / and life
springs up as a song. / I give you peace. / My peace I leave you. / He keya woabdakedan.
The Education Shelf
Teaching the Critical Vocabulary of the Common Core
Marilee Sprenger
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
9781416615712 $27.95 www.ascd.org
Teaching the Critical Vocabulary of the Common Core: 55 Words That Make or Break Student
Understanding is an educational guide designed to be useful for teachers of students in
kindergarten through 12th grade. The focus is on teaching exactly what 55 critical words mean
(particularly when they show up on standardized tests). Words such as "articulate", "connotative
language", "figurative language", "determine," "analyze", "distinguish", and more have very
specific meanings that are crucial to not only test taking, but also broader reading, writing, and
speaking skills. A wide variety of simple suggested activities to drive student understanding of
these critical words, from templates to "game show" style reviews to pictorial representations and
much, much more round out this invaluable supplementary resource, highly recommended for
professional teachers and college education shelves.
The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching
Bryan Goodwin & Elizabeth Ross Hubbell
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
9781416616016 $28.95 www.ascd.org
The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching: A Checklist for Staying Focused Every Day describes
twelve daily things teachers can do to keep their classroom practice focused at the highest level
of quality. Based on the pillars of "Be Demanding", "Be Supportive", and "Be Intentional", the
points include "create an oasis of safety and respect in the classroom", and "peel back the curtain
and make performance expectations clear." "...there are diminishing returns for time. That is,
after a certain point, stretching the school day has less benefit, presumably because the additional
time may not always be put to good use... longer class periods or school days won't necessarily
translate into more learning if the added time isn't used wisely." The 12 Touchstones of Good
Teaching is an excellent, broad-based, and highly recommended guidepost/supplementary
resource for teachers of all skill and experience levels, including grade school educators, college
professors, and homeschoolers!
Apprenticeship in Literacy, second edition
Linda J. Dorn & Tammy Jones
Stenhouse Publishers
477 Congress Street, Suite 4B
Portland, ME 04101-3451
www.stenhouse.com
9781571109668, $25.00, www.amazon.com
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, "Apprenticeship in Literacy: Transitions Across
Reading And Writing, K-4" by the Linda J. Dorn (Professor of Reading Education and Director
of the Center for Literacy, University of Arkansas at Little Rock) and Tammy Jones (Vice
President of Professional Development, Benchmark Education Company) is a 240 page
compendium covering every aspect and facet of an apprenticeship approach to teaching
elementary school children to read and write. Featuring updated research on the importance of
early reading as an indicator of academic success; numerous classroom examples; language
prompts promoting self-regulated learners; schedules for implementing a workshop framework
for whole-group, small-group, and one-to-one settings; incorporating information texts into a
balanced literacy program; an emphasis on the importance of the writing process; and practical
ideas on establishing routines and for organizing the classroom, "Apprenticeship in Literacy" is
an especially recommended instructional resource for novice teachers and has much of value for
even the more experienced K-4 classroom instructor.
Writing a Successful College Application Essay, fifth edition
George Ehrenhaft
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438001494 $13.99 www.barronseduc.com
Now in an updated fifth edition, Writing a Successful College Application Essay is a handy guide
packed with tips, tricks, and techniques for creating an essay that showcases one's credentials and
talents. Step-by-step instructions walk the reader through how to deal with common essay
questions, avoiding pitfalls, crafting a rough draft, editing for clarity and interest, and much
more. Sample passages from successful essays round out this "must-have" for anyone attempting
to get into college!
The Reference Shelf
Racial And Ethnic Diversity, seventh edition
Editorial Staff
New Strategist Press
PO Box 242, Ithaca, NY 18451
9781940308012, $94.95, www.newstrategist.com
Now in a completed updated and significantly expanded seventh edition, "Racial And Ethnic
Diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, And Whites" is a 798 page compendium
that provides a current and detailed profile of the U.S. population. It is interesting to note that
Hispanics are now the largest minority population in the U.S. With more than 100 million
Americans classified as African America, Hispanic, or Asian, the U.S. is now clearly and
unequivocally a multicultural nation. Like its predecessors, this seventh edition also focuses upon
statistical data for American households broken down by ethnicity. This includes data on wealth,
asset ownership, and debt. Of special note are the population projections to 2050, including
college enrollments and health status. A new feature is the section on attitudes. Comprehensive,
authoritative, reliable, and impressive, "Racial And Ethnic Diversity" is very highly
recommended, for professional, corporate, community, governmental, and academic library
reference collections. It should also be noted that "Racial And Ethnic Diversity" is also available
as a PDF download from New Strategist Press.
Ranking America's Fifty States
Michael D. Dulberger
Bernan Press
c/o Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9781598886696 $39.00 www.rlpgbooks.com
Ranking America's Fifty States: A Comparison in Graphic Detail lives up to its title with an array
of color graphs presenting straightforward, easy-to-comprehend statistical data comparing
America's fifty states. From "Daily Newspaper Circulation (15.1 per 100 persons nationally in
2009)" to "Toxic Chemical Releases (3,386 million pounds nationally in 2009)", "Medicaid
Recipients (20.0 percent of population nationally in 2009)" and much more, Ranking America's
Fifty States gives at-a-glance bar graph portraits that are immediately comprehensible to
researchers and lay readers alike, enhanced with an index for quick and easy cross-reference.
Highly recommended.
The Political Science Shelf
The Almanac Of The Unelected: 2013
Suzanne Struglinski & Samantha Young, editors
Bernan Press
c/o Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.rlpgbooks.com
9781598886313, $299.00, www.amazon.com
This 24th edition of "The Almanac Of The Unelected: 2013" provides a comprehensive listing of
all the 113 Congress' staff members who serve on committees in the House of Representatives
and the U.S. Senate. Also included are the staff members on Joint Committees, as well as those
on select, special, and other congressional committees. Of special note are the opening
description on diversity within the 133 Congress, the congressional battle over the nation's
finances, debating such political divisive issues as gun control, and the cabinet nomination
process. Each individual staff member entry is noted by name and includes their title, office
location, phone number, email address, educational background, general professional history,
areas of expertise, and congressional staff history. "The Almanac Of The Unelected: 2013" is an
invaluable guide and is an especially recommended addition to professional, corporate,
community, NGO, State, Federal, and academic library Governmental Studies reference and
resource collections.
The DREAMers
Walter J. Nicholls
Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124
9780804788847 $24.95 www.sup.org
The DREAMers: How the Undocumented Youth Movement Transformed the Immigrant Rights
Debate examines the recent American shift in discourse and politics concerning undocumented
youth - many of whom were illegally brought to America as young children. Now often referred
to as DREAMers, in reference to the DREAM Act, a law that would potentially allow these
young people (who have lived in America for nearly all their lives and are culturally American)
the legal right to stay in America. The DREAMers traces the story of this youth movement from
its origins in the early 2000s to the present day, referring to interviews, news stories, testimony
from activists, and much more to reveal not only how undocumented youth have made their
voice heard, but also how other stigmatized groups might do so as well. Highly
recommended.
The Art Shelf
Andrea Pozzo And Video Art
Felix Burda-Stengel
Saint Joseph's University Press
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
9780916101787, $70.00, www.amazon.com
Andrea Pozzo (30 November 1642 - 31 August 1709) was an Italian Jesuit Brother, Baroque
painter and architect, decorator, stage designer, and art theoretician. Pozzo was best known for
his grandiose frescoes using illusionistic technique called quadratura, in which architecture and
fancy are intermixed. His masterpiece is the nave ceiling of the Church of Sant'Ignazio in Rome.
Through his techniques, he has become one of the most remarkable figures of the Baroque
period. He is also noted for the architectural plans of the Ljubljana Cathedral (1700), inspired by
the designs of the Jesuit churches Il Gesu and S. Ignazio in Rome. Video art is a type of art which
relies on moving pictures and comprises video and/or audio data. "Andrea Pozzo And Video Art"
by Felix Burda-Stengel is a beautifully illustrated, 179 page compendium analytically
showcasing the life and work of this Baroque master of the arts. After laying out a through
history and exploration of Pozzo's work, author Felix Burda-Stengel goes on to applying video
art perspectives in chapters eleven and twelve. Of special note is the concluding chapter thirteen
offering new criteria and concepts for the description of Baroque view of art. A work of unique
and impressive scholarship, enhanced with exhaustive notes, an extensive bibliography, and a
comprehensive index, "Andrea Pozzo And Video Art" is very highly recommended, especially
for academic library Art History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Poetry to the Earth
Suzanne L. Flynt
Hudson Hills Press
Box 250, East Hampton, MA 01027-0250
www.hudsonhills.com
9781555953836, $60.00, www.amazon.com
Arts and Crafts was an international design movement that flourished between 1860 and 1910,
especially in the second half of that period, continuing its influence until the 1930s. It was led by
the artist and writer William Morris (1834 - 1896) during the 1860s, and was inspired by the
writings of John Ruskin (1819 - 1900) and Augustus Pugin (1812 - 1852). It developed first and
most fully in the British Isles, but spread to the rest of Europe and North America. It was largely
a reaction against the impoverished state of the decorative arts at the time and the conditions in
which they were produced. It stood for traditional craftsmanship using simple forms and often
applied medieval, romantic or folk styles of decoration. It advocated economic and social reform
and has been said to be essentially anti-industrial. The community of Deerfield, Massachusetts
was home to an extraordinary group of women that contributed to the arts and crafts movement.
"Poetry to the Earth: The Arts & Crafts Movement in Deerfield" by Suzanne L. Flynt (Curator of
Memorial hall Museum, Deerfield, Massachusetts) is a beautifully and profusely illustrated, 240
page compendium providing a chronologically organized and presented overview of the arts and
crafts movement in Deerfield. From needlework, furniture, basket making, and pottery, to
photography, metalwork, and weaving, the examples presented are bolstered by an informed and
informative commentary. An impressive work from beginning to end, "Poetry to the Earth: The
Arts & Crafts Movement in Deerfield" is an especially valued and recommended contribution to
personal, professional, academic, and community library Art History reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
The Music Shelf
Correspondence of Franz Liszt and the Comtesse Marie D'Agou
Michael Short
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
www.pendragonpress.com
9781576471654, $76.00, www.amazon.com
Franz Liszt (October 22, 1811 - July 31, 1886) was a 19th-century Hungarian composer, virtuoso
pianist, conductor, teacher and Franciscan tertiary. Comtesse Marie D'Agou was a celebrated
French historian and the mother of Liszt's three children. Michael Short has translated and edited
for publication more than 400 letters between Franz Liszt and Marie D'Agou. The result is a
remarkable 400 page compendium that is a unique and invaluable contribution to students of
Liszt, his life and his work. No personal, professional, or academic collection dedicated to Liszt's
life and achievements can be considered complete without the inclusion of the Pendragon Press
edition of Michael Short's "Correspondence of Franz Liszt and the Comtesse Marie D'Agou".
Also strongly recommended for students of Liszt's life and work is Michael Short's "The Letters
Of Liszt In The Collections Of The Library Of Congress" (9781576470206, $76.00).
The Psychology Shelf
Creating Sanctuary, second edition
Sandra L. Bloom
Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8
NY, NY 10017-9209
www.routledge.com
9780415821094, $37.95, www.amazon.com
A sanctuary is a safe place, a protected refuge, a place of healing and restoration. Now in an
updated and expanded second edition, "Creating Sanctuary: Toward the Evolution of Sane
Societies" by Sandra L. Bloom (Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, School
of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia) is a 368 page compendium that provides a
detailed and informative description of a hospital-based program specifically designed to treat
adults who had been abused as children. The theories and practices around which such a program
is founded represents significant advances in our understanding about psychological impactive
trauma and adversity. This newly revised edition features an Adverse Childhood Experiences
Study presented in 1998; new information about Epigenetics (the study of changes in gene
expression or cellular phenotype, caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying
DNA sequence - some of which have been shown to be heritable genetics); and new material
about what recent research has revealed about the brain and violence. Comprehensive, nicely
organized, accessibly presented, "Creating Sanctuary" is especially recommended as a textbook
for counseling, social work, and clinical psychology curriculums on mental health, trauma, and
trauma theory.
The Architecture Shelf
The Architect's History of Architecture, third edition
Hans Morgenthaler
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
4050 Westmark Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
9780757591396 $123.90 www.kendallhunt.com
Now in an updated third edition, The Architect's History of Architecture features an extensive
chronicle of architecture's evolution through history, covering a multitude of eras and cultures.
Chapters discuss Egyptian temples, non-Western architecture, Greek architecture, early Christian
and Byzantine architecture, Islamic architecture, early and high renaissance architecture, art
noveau, countermodernism, postmodernism, and much more. Small yet illuminating
black-and-white photographs of various architectural styles pepper almost every page of this
excellent, broad-ranging survey, suitable as a classroom instructional text and highly
recommended especially for college and trade school library collections.
The Military Shelf
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East
Yefim Gordon & Dmitriy Komissarov
Crecy Publishing
c/o Specialty Press
99 Spring Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10012
www.specialtypress.com
9781902109282, $56.95, www.amazon.com
Soviet supplied military aviation to middle east countries like Syria continue to the present day.
The collaborative work of Russian aviation experts Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov,
"Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East: Air Arms, Equipment and Conflicts
Since 1955" is a profusely illustrated, 272 page compendium providing a detailed history of
Soviet military aircraft used to create the aviation combat capabilities of Iraq, Syria and other
middle eastern countries and which were involved in all the middle eastern conflicts including
the Suez Crisis, the Six-Day and Yom Kippur Wars, and today's civil war in Syria. Organized
and presented by country, featuring combat usage, and detailed descriptions of the aircraft and
their armaments, "Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East" is comprehensive,
informative, and an invaluable contribution to personal and academic library Military Aviation
History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Autism Shelf
Teach Me With Pictures
Simone Griffin, Ruth Harris and Linda Hodgdon
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Inc.
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106
9781849052016 $32.95 www.jkp.com
Featuring photocopiable pages (a disclaimer gives the owner permission to photocopy all pages
with a checkmark icon for personal use) and an accompanying CD-ROM of printable scripts,
Teach Me With Pictures: 40 Fun Picture Scripts to Develop Play and Communication Skills in
Children on the Autism Spectrum is an excellent resource especially for parents, caregivers,
educators, and counselors responsible for younger children with autism. The black-and-white,
photocopiable images represent step-by-step common activities such as drawing, cooking, arts,
crafts, life skills, and more; text instructions elucide how to use the images most effectively.
Ideal for classrooms, therapy, or even simply at home, Teach Me With Pictures is highly
recommended.
From Like to Love for Young People With Asperger's Syndrome
Tony Attwood & Michelle Garnet
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Inc.
400 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.jkp.com
9781849054362, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant
difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive
patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative
preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis,
physical clumsiness and atypical (peculiar, odd) use of language are frequently reported. Children
with AS require extra special parenting if they are to grow up into healthy and adjusted adults.
"From Like to Love for Young People With Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder):
Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection With Family and Friends" by clinical
psychologists Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett is a 176 page compendium comprised of
specifically designed activities that parents can utilize to enable their children to emotionally
function in social situations and within the family unit. Highly recommended for personal,
professional, academic, and community library Parenting Skills and Autism Studies reference
collections, parents needing guidance in working through and with the challenges presented by
the AS children will find "From Like to Love for Young People With Asperger's Syndrome" to
be an invaluable and 'user friendly' instruction guide. It should be noted that "From Like to Love
for Young People With Asperger's Syndrome" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Computer Shelf
Fundamentals Of Information Systems Security, second edition
David Kim & Michael G. Solomon
Jones & Bartlett Learning
5 Wall Street, Burlington, MA 01803
www.jblearning.com
9781284031621, $98.95, www.amazon.com
Hostile attempts to illegally infiltrate computer systems for the purpose of obtaining information
or to wreck havoc are happening every hour of every day. That is why computers and computer
systems have to maintain the highest security against unwanted intrusion as possible. Now in a
completely updated and expanded second edition, "Fundamentals Of Information Systems
Security" by information systems security experts David Kim and Michael G. Solomon is an
ideal 555 page compendium covering every aspect, facet and issue of information systems
security. Key features include the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the
transformation to a digital world; a high-level overview of the seven domains within the Systems
Security Certified Practitioner certification; practical information on security standards,
education, professional certification, and recent compliance laws. Of special note is the SSCP
practice exam as well as a coupon offer for an SSCP Review Seminar. Especially well organized
and presented, "Fundamentals Of Information Systems Security" is strongly recommended as a
classroom textbook as well as a core addition to professional and academic library Computer
Science reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Large Print Shelf
Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230
West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
Ulverscroft is the premier publisher of large print books and a mainstay resource of such titles for
community library as well as non-specialist general readers who need a large print format. Their
Thorpe's "Linford Western Library" series is the primary imprint for large print western novels
whose current and backlist titles form an impressive library for the genre. Five of their newest
large print western titles are to be especially recommended for western fiction enthusiasts. Jack
Dakota's "Hell Stage To Lone Pine" (9781444856334, $20.99); Lance Howard's "Hell On Hoofs"
(9781444816358, $20.99); Rob Hill's "Sheriff Of Vengeance" (9781444816341, $20.99), Will
Keen's "Trouble At Mesquite Flats" (9781444816365, $20.99); and Terrell L. Bowers' "Gun Law
Of Phoenix Cline" (8781444816327, $20.99) are original stories that pack exciting western
action/adventure entertainment into every tale. Highly recommended to western novel enthusiasts
who require large print texts, community librarians especially would be well advised to visit the
Ulverscroft web site and request their free quarterly catalogs create their large print collections in
every literary genre -- but especially the western!
The Native American Studies Shelf
Under the Eagle
Samuel Holiday and Robert S. McPherson
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780806143897 $19.95 www.oupress.com
Under the Eagle: Samuel Holiday, Navajo Code Talker is autobiographical testimony of Samuel
Holiday (b. 1924), one of the few remaining Navajo code talkers - Native Americans who served
their country in World War II by using the complex Navajo language as the basis for an
encryption system, which the enemy never cracked. Historian Robert S. McPherson interviewed
Holiday extensively, and interleaves both historical and cultural context to the events of
Holiday's life story. Holiday speaks of his worldview as a Navajo, his traditional upbringing in
Utah, his time at an Indian boarding school, and what it was like to serve during World War II.
Under the Eagle is not only a fascinating, true personal story; it is also an invaluable addition to
Native American studies and Military History shelves. Highly recommended.
The African-American Studies Shelf
Trail Sisters
Linda Williams Reese
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037
Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
9780896728103 $39.95 www.ttupress.org
Trail Sisters: Freedwomen in Indian Territory, 1850-1890 examines the lives of
African-American women who were slaves of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole,
and Creek Nations. Some were treated horrifically by their slaveowners; others were considered
kindred. All of them suffered the hardship of the forced removal to Indian Territory. The Civil
War dramatically changed their lives - legally, they were freed, but often bereft of places to go.
Individual African-American women faced the challenges of reconstructing their lives - some
sought education, while others formed relationships with immigrant African-Americans, and still
others figured out how to earn an honest living on their own. Trail Sisters is the true story of a
pioneer women, and their courage in the face of incredible hardship, highly recommended
especially for American History and African-American Studies shelves.
The Photography Shelf
On Sports Photography
Peter Read Miller
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321857125 $49.99 www.newriders.com
Peter Read Miller, a 30-year veteran photographer of the beautiful and popular "Sports
Illustrated" magazine, offers tips, tricks, techniques, and expertise of his trade in On Sports
Photography. Packed cover to cover with lavish and striking photographs, including images of
star athletes in action and highlights from the Olympics, On Sports Photography is highly
recommended as an excellent reference and resource for photographers of all skill and experience
levels, from soccer moms capturing memorable snapshots of youth players on the field to
professionals covering popular events. "When [photo] shooting the javelin, you want to be as
close to the side of the throwing vector as the officials will allow and low enough that you have a
decent angle of the thrower. The javelin is definitely a full-body shot, because the throwers do
some amazing contortions as they release..."
The Money/Finance Shelf
199 Fun And Effective Fundraising Events For Nonprofit Organizations
Eileen Figure Sandlin & Richard Helweg
Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
1405 S.W. 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
www.atlantic-pub.com
9781601381484, $24.95, www.amazon.com
Whether a member of a church, a social club, or a community organization, we have all had to
participate in raising money for our causes. "199 Fun And Effective Fundraising Events For
Nonprofit Organizations" by Eileen Figure Sandlin and Richard Helweg is a 480 page
compendium packed from cover to cover with practical, proven, imaginative ways to organize
and hold fun raising activities that go far beyond the usual bake sale or pot luck social. Each
instructionally described fund raising event covers planning for an estimated cost, obtaining
sponsors/donations, finding a venue, recruiting volunteers, preparations, execution. The 199
individual fund raising projects are grouped into chapters: Arts and Crafts; Auctions and Raffles;
Food and Drinks; Games and Contests; Holidays and Special Occasions; Shows; Sports; Themed
Events; Sales; and Miscellaneous. From a Student Art Gallery; to a Spelling Bee; to Fundraising
by Blogging; to a Home and Garden Show, all of these events are 'user friendly' and proven
effective. Enhanced with the inclusion of the concluding chapter 'Advice from the Experts', "199
Fun And Effective Fundraising Events For Nonprofit Organizations" will prove an invaluable
addition to any NGO and community library instructional reference collection. It should be noted
that "199 Fun And Effective Fundraising Events For Nonprofit Organizations" is also available
in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
101 Questions and Answers on the Crusades and the Inquisition
John Vidmar, OP
Paulist Press
997 MacArthur Boulevard
Mahwah, NJ 07430
www.paulistpress.com
9780809148042, $14.95, www.amazon.com
The two most controversial actions of the Roman Catholic Church in its nearly two thousand
year old history were the Crusades and the Inquisition. The Crusades were religious conflicts in
the High Middle Ages through to the end of the Late Middle Ages conducted by Catholic Europe
against Muslims, pagans, heretics, and people under the ban of excommunication. The
Inquisition was a group of institutions within the judicial system of the Roman Catholic Church
whose aim was to combat heresy. In "101 Questions and Answers on the Crusades and the
Inquisition", Fr. John Vidmar, OP provides a synthesis of his own scholarship and the latest
historical research to create a 128 page compendium comprised of common and often difficult
questions concerning the Church's role in these events. Thoroughly 'reader friendly' in text and
content, "101 Questions and Answers on the Crusades and the Inquisition" is highly
recommended reading for both Catholic and non-Catholic general readers.
Rene Girard And Secular Modernity
Scott Cowdell
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
www.undpress.nd.edu
9780268023744, $34.00, www.amazon.com
Rene Girard (born December 25, 1923) is a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of
social science. His work belongs to the tradition of anthropological philosophy. "Rene Girard and
Secular Modernity: Christ, Culture, and Crisis" by Scott Cowdell (Associate Professor and
Research Fellow in Public and Contextual Theology of Charles Stuart University, Canberra,
Australia) is a 248 page compendium comprising an insightful and systematic interpretation of
Rene Girard's controversial approach to secular modernity. A work of original and meticulous
scholarship, "Rene Girard and Secular Modernity: Christ, Culture, and Crisis" is deftly organized
into five chapters: Mimesis, Modernity, and Madness; Violence, the Sacred Canopy; Scripture
and Secularization; Modern Institutions and Violence; and War, Terror, Apocalypse. Of special
note are Professor Cowdell's 'Conclusions'. Enhanced with a substantial body of notations, an
extensive bibliography, and a comprehensive index, "Rene Girard and Secular Modernity: Christ,
Culture, and Crisis" is highly recommended for academic library "Christian Studies" and
"Contemporary Philosophy" collections, as well as the supplemental reading lists for students of
Rene Girard's life and work.
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