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How to Get a Green Card, twelfth edition
Ilona Bray, Loida Nicolas Lewis, and Kristina Gasson
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
www.nolo.com
9781413322552, $39.99, PB, 416pp, www.amazon.com
It is no secret that the U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy and difficult for
ordinary people to navigate. Yet it is vital for millions of people to understand it before starting
an application for a green card. Making a mistake can ruin any chances for a successful
application -- and can even leave desperate men and women to fall victim to scam artists. Now in
a fully updated twelfth edition, "How to Get a Green Card" provides everything necessary to
know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence -- especially if the aspiring applicant doesn't
have an employer-sponsor. "How to Get a Green Card" fully covers how to work with U.S.
officials and prepare and present the right documents at the right time to get a green card for
parents, siblings, a spouse or fiance. It also covers such issues as: green card lotteries; political
asylum or refugee status; U visas; Deferred action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); and all other
categories. This newly revised twelfth edition of "How to Get a Green Card" covers the expanded
provisional waiver of unlawful presence, which helps people unlawfully in the U.S. make sure
they can travel for their visa interview without being barred from returning. Enhanced with the
inclusion of new sample forms, updated poverty guidelines, and more, "How to Get a Green
Card" is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking a Green Card, and should be a part of
every immigration NGO, community, college, and university library instructional reference
collection. It should be noted that "How to Get a Green Card" is also available in a Kindle format
($23.99).
I Can't Save You But I'll Die Trying
Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO
Premium Press America
PO Box 58995, Nashville, TN 37205
www.premiumpressamerica.com
9781887654579 $29.95 amazon.com
I Can't Save You But I'll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture challenges the status quo
inherent in American culture that is getting both firefighters and civilians killed. Every year,
3,250 people in America die from fires. Changes in attitude and policy are desperately needed to
reduce the death toll, but they are too slow in coming. "The NIOSH [National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health] line-of-duty death studies report that we [professional
firefighters] do not follow our own safety SOPs, national standards, and training doctrine. We do
not use our safety equipment. We do not hold firefighters, officers, or chiefs responsible and
accountable when it comes to safety." I Can't Save You But I'll Die Trying addresses one
example after another, and proposed ways to change fundamentally problematic behaviors. I
Can't Save You But I'll Die Trying is highly recommended, especially for public library
collections, and an absolute "must-read" for every volunteer or professional firefighter.
Figures of Memory
Michael Bernard-Donals
State University of New York Press
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246-0001
www.sunypress.edu
9781438460772, $80.00, HC, 224pp, www.amazon.com
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is the United States' official memorial to the
Holocaust. Adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the museum provides for the
documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. It is dedicated to helping leaders
and citizens of the world confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and
strengthen democracy. "Figures of Memory: The Rhetoric of Displacement at the United States
Holocaust Memorial Museum" by Michael Bernard-Donals (Nancy Hoefs Professor of English at
the University of Wisconsin Madison) deftly examines how the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum uses its space and the design of its exhibits to move its visitors to memory.
From the objects and their placement to the architectural design of the building and the floor
plan, the museum was meant to teach visitors about the Holocaust. But what Michael
Bernard-Donals found is that while they learn about and remember the Holocaust, visitors also
call to mind other, sometimes unrelated memories. Partly this is because memory itself works in
multidirectional ways, but partly it's because of decisions made in the planning that led to the
creation of the museum. Enhanced with six pages of Notes, a sixteen page Bibliography, and a
seventeen page Index, "Figures of Memory" is an impressive work of seminal scholarship and
unreservedly recommended for community, college, and university library collections. For the
personal reading lists of students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject
it should be noted that "Figures of Memory" is also available in a Kindle format ($76.00).
The Social Issues Shelf
Choosing Sharia?
Machteld Zee
Eleven International Publishing
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97213
9789462366343 $58.50 www.isbs.com
Choosing Sharia? Multiculturalism, Islamic Fundamentalism & Sharia Councils is a harsh
criticism of how the free rein of Sharia councils in Europe, particularly Britain, enables
oppression and injustice. Women suffer the most; even though a civil court may grant her a
lawful divorce, a Sharia council may dissuade or refuse her from obtaining a "religious divorce",
meaning that she could be scorned, shunned, or even targeted for execution if she seeks to begin
a new relationship or remarry. "Marital captivity" (forcing a woman to remain married against
her will) is a real problem, enabled by the degree of power and freedom that is allowed to Sharia
councils. Dutch political scientist and legal scholar Machteld Zee openly questions the vagueness
of multicultural principles that permit such oppression, and notes the relative effectiveness of
certain countermeasures - such as laws criminalizing marital captivity in such a manner that they
hold both recalcitrant spouses and Sharia council members who refuse to grant a divorce
accountable. Author Machteld Zee draws upon direct experience observing Sharia councils as
well as individual case studies as she analyzes the problem and prospective solutions. Choosing
Sharia? is highly recommended.
The Parenting Shelf
Parenting Gifted Children 101
Tracy Ford Inman & Jana Kirchner
Prufrock Press
PO Box 8813, Waco, TX 76714-8813
www.prufrock.com
9781618215185, $16.95, PB, 192pp, www.amazon.com
Tracy F. Inman, Ed.D., has devoted her career to meeting the needs of young people, especially
those who are gifted and talented. She has taught at both the high school and collegiate levels, as
well as in summer programs for gifted and talented youth. Tracy serves as associate director for
The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Jana Kirchner is Instructional
Supervisor for Simpson County Schools in Kentucky. The collaborative work of Inman and
Kirchner, "Parenting Gifted Children 101: An Introduction to Gifted Kids and Their Needs" is
practical, easy-to-read book explores the basics of parenting gifted children, truly giving parents
the "introductory course" they need to better understand and help their gifted child. The subjects
directly addressed include myths about gifted children, characteristics of the gifted, the hows and
whys of advocacy, social and emotional issues and needs, strategies for partnering with your
child's school, and more. "Parenting Gifted Children 101" explores ways for parents to help their
child at home and maximize their child's educational experience with strategies that are based on
research, but easy to implement. Each individual chapter (from parenting twice-exceptional
students to navigating the possible challenges that school may hold for your child) contains
accessible resources for further reading and insights from more than 50 parents and educators of
gifted children. Of special note are the chapters on 'How Can I Communicate and Partner with
My Child's Educators' and 'What Can I Do at Home to Help My Child?'. Enhanced with the
inclusion of a ten page listing of References, and a four page Glossary, "Parenting Gifted
Children 101" is strongly recommended for personal, school, and community library Parenting
instructional reference collections. Thoroughly 'reader friendly' in tone, commentary,
organization and presentation, it should be noted that "Parenting Gifted Children 101" is also
available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Literary Studies Shelf
The Death of the Book
John Lurz
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue
University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
www.fordhampress.com
9780823270972, $90.00, HC, 199pp, www.amazon.com
"The Death of the Book: Modernist Novels and the Time of Reading" by John Lurz (Assistant
Professor of English at Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts) is an examination of the ways
major novels by Marcel Proust, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf draw attention to their
embodiment in the object of the book, "The Death of the Book" considers how bookish format
plays a role in some of the twentieth century's most famous literary experiments. Tracking the
passing of time in which reading unfolds, these novels position the book's so-called death in
terms that refer as much to a simple description of its future vis-…-vis other media forms as to the
sense of finitude these books share with and transmit to their readers. As Professor Lurz
interrogates the affective, physical, and temporal valences of literature's own traditional format
and mode of access, he shows how these novels stage intersections with the phenomenal world of
their readers and develop a conception of literary experience not accounted for by either
rigorously historicist or traditionally formalist accounts of the modernist period. Bringing
together issues of media and mediation, book history, and modernist aesthetics, "The Death of
the Book" offers a new and deeper understanding of the way we read now. Enhanced with the
inclusion of twelve pages of Notes, a twelve page Bibliography, and a two page Index, "The
Death of the Book" is a model of seminal scholarship that is as informed and informative as it is
thoughtful and thought-provoking. While unreservedly recommended for community, college,
and university library Contemporary Literary Studies collections, it should be noted for the
personal reading lists of students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject
that "The Death of the Book" is also available in a paperback edition (9780823270989, $25.00)
and in a Kindle format ($16.99).
Troika
Carol Rocamora
Smith & Kraus Publishers
177 Lyme Road, Lyme NH 03755-6610
www.smithandkraus.com
9781575258911, $21.95, PB, 399pp, www.amazon.com
"Troika" is an anthology of three Russian plays translated for an American readership and
interested community theatrical groups by educator, playwright, biographer, and literary critic
Carol Rocamora who is a professor at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. "Troika"
is comprised of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev's play 'A Month in the Country'; Sukhovo Koblin's
play 'Rasputin's Brother'; and Maksim Gorky's play 'Summerfolk'. Enhanced with an informative
ten-page Introduction, "Troika" is unreservedly recommended for community, college, and
university library Russian Literature collections in general, and Turgenev, Koblin, Gorky
supplemental studies reading lists in particular.
The Cookbook Shelf
Better Homes and Gardens Skillet Meals
Better Homes and Gardens Editorial Staff
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
www.hmhco.com
9780544800878, $24.99 HC, $11.99 Kindle, 304pp, www.amazon.com
A frying pan, frypan, or skillet is a flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning
foods. It is typically 200 to 300 mm (8 to 12 in) in diameter with relatively low sides that flare
outwards, a long handle, and no lid. Larger pans may have a small grab handle opposite the main
handle. The skillet is an essential piece of kitchen equipment for all home cooks. It's perfect not
only for frying eggs, but also for stove-top lasagna, jalape¤o cornbread, apple pie, cookies,
spatchcocked chicken, crowd-pleasing casseroles, and so much more! Beautifully showcasing
more than 150 recipes and featuring 100 color photographs, "Better Homes and Gardens Skillet
Meals" is an outstanding collection that aptly demonstrates the culinary range of the skillet and
its adaptability to various techniques like sauteing, braising, baking, and browning. "Better
Homes and Gardens Skillet Meals" includes innovative breakfast dishes, stir fries, pasta tosses,
flavorful braises, surprising desserts, and more. Icons for Cast-Iron, Budget, Calorie-Smart, and
Super-Fast recipes let readers identify special dishes in a snap. A front-of-book index gathers cast
iron skillet - appropriate recipes into a quick reference. All of the featured recipes include full
nutrition information. Thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' in organization and presentation,
"Better Homes and Gardens Skillet Meals" is unreservedly recommended for personal, family,
professional, and community library cookbook collections.
Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook
Ziggy Marley
Akashic Books
232 Third Street, #A115, Brooklyn, NY 11215
www.akashicbooks.com
9781617754838, $24.95, HC, 102pp, www.amazon.com
As the oldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy was raised with both traditional Jamaican food
and the more natural and healthy "ital" food of the family's Rastafari culture. The fifty-four
recipes comprising the "Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook", each of which was inspired by
Ziggy's youth is accompanied by beautiful photos, were contributed by Ziggy, his wife Orly, his
sister Karen, as well as renowned chefs Bruce Sherman (Coconut Carrot Curry), Ben Ford
(Escabeche, Escovitch), and Leonie McDonald (Caribbean Salsa). Many of the recipes are
vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free. Featuring thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' step-by-step
recipes, the dishes range from Breakfast Hash with Asparagus Sauce; Coconut Curry Squash
Soup; Jamaican Rice and Peas; and Roasted Cauliflower; to Roasted Yam Tart; Vegetarian Hash;
Jamaican Dumplings; and Orange Almond Chocolate Truffles. Of special note is a fish dinner --
Whole Roasted Branzino with Caramelized Okra and Preserved Lemons. Enhanced with the
inclusion of a one page listing of Conversions, and a two page listing of Friends and Resources,
"Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook" will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to
personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.
Vegans Go Nuts
Celine Steen & Joni Marie Newman
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartous.com
9781592337255, $22.99, PB, 176pp, www.amazon.com
To be a vegan is to abstaining from eating animal products. Providing protein to a vegan-based
diet is the roll of nuts and seeds. Celine Steen and Joni Marie Newman are to practicing vegans
who draw upon their years of experience and expertise in "Vegans Go Nuts" to provide a
beautifully and profusely illustrated culinary compendium of more than one hundred dishes
featuring nuts and seeds. Beginning with an opening chapters on 'In the Kitchen with Nuts and
Seeds' and 'Nuts and Seeds Basics', the featured recipes are presented in four specific chapters:
Cheers to Nut-ritious Mornings; Simple Nuts Make Mean Mains; Substantial Soups, Sides, and
Salads; Ending Things on a Sweet Nut. The recipes themselves range from Pepita Pepper
Hummus; Strawberry Almond Horchata; Pea Scramble with Peanut Miso Drizzle; and Hawaiian
Macadamia Tacos; to Autumnal chestnut and Carrot Bisque; Roasted Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts;
Peacan Radicchio and Grilled Apple Salad; and Fruity Cashew Oat Squares. Unique and
thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly, "Vegans Go Nuts" will prove to be an extraordinary and
enduringly popular addition to personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook
collections. It should be noted the "Vegans Go Nuts" is also available in a Kindle format
($11.99).
Healing the Vegan Way
Mark Reinfeld
Lifelong Books / Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
250 W. 57th St., Suite 1500, New York, NY 10107
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738217772, $22.99, PB, 352pp, www.amazon.com
It is accepted medical wisdom that plant-based diets are better for the health of both people and
the planet. Veganism (the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in
diet) is a philosophy and attitude that is leading a dietary revolution in this country. The
collaborative work of Dr. Michael Klaper, Dr. Michael Greger, and Dr. Joel Kahn, "Healing the
Vegan Way: Plant-Based Eating for Optimal Health and Wellness" is a straightforward
compendium of some two hundred whole-food, plant-based recipes. Enhanced with practical tips
for plant-based living including preventable health challenges, nutritional theories, raw whole
food health benefits and more, the thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes rages from Curried
Garbanzo Cakes with Poppy Seeds; Black Bean and Corn Salad; Moroccan Chickpea Stew; and
Lemon Tempeh with Kale and Rice Noodles; to Sweet and Spicy Baked Plantain; Almond Butter
Chocolate Chip Cookies; Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade; and Coco Bacon (one fo the best bacon
substitutes ever!). Offering a thorough and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of vegan
menu planning, "Healing the Vegan Way" is enthusiastically and unreservedly recommended for
personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted
that "Healing the Vegan Way" is also available in a Kindle format ($13.99).
Rise and Shine
Katie Sullivan Morford
Roost Books
c/o Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-4544
www.shambhala.com
9781611802948, $24.95, HC, 224pp, www.amazon.com
Katie Sullivan Morford is a freelance food and nutrition writer with more than twenty years of
professional writing experience. With the publication of "Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for
Busy Mornings", Katie has created a beautifully illustrated culinary compendium of thoroughly
'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for breakfasts that are as appetite satisfying as they are palate
pleasing. Organized into thematic sections (Smoothies and Drinks; Everyday Eggs; Granola,
Oats, and Breakfast Grains; Yogurt and Fruit; Sandwiches and Wraps; Toast; Pancakes, Waffles,
and French Toast; Make-Ahead Muffins, Breads, and Bars; Weekend Favorities), the recipes
range from Almost Instant Chocolate Breakfast Drink; Pimento and Cheddar Egg Pie; Slow
Cooker Coconut Rice Pudding; Savory Yogurt Bowls; and Tex Mex Tofu Wraps; to Turkish
Toast; One-Bowl Chile Cheese Cornmeal Pancakes; Baked Applesauce Molasses Donuts; and
Buckwheat Blender Crepes. Of special note is the recipe for Farmers' Market Salad with Warm
and Crispy Goat Cheese! A unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal,
professional, family, and community cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Rise and
Shine" is also available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
Savvy Southwest Cooking
Janet E. Taylor
Rio Nuevo Publishers
PO Box 5250, Tucson, AZ 85703
www.rionuevo.com
9781940322155, $16.95, PB, 188pp, www.amazon.com
Previously published as "The Green Southwest Cookbook", "Savvy Southwest Cooking " has
been republished for a new generation of kitchen cooks by Janet Taylor and features a fresh new
title and cover. Anyone can now set a healthy sustainable table by taking advantage of the tips
and recipes to eat healthier and help our planet along the way. The recipes comprising "Savvy
Southwest Cooking" are ideal for menu planning, supporting local agriculture, finding food in
your own garden, and using fresh season ingredients with Southwest flavors. Nicely illustrated
throughout, and featuring more than 100 palate pleasing, appetite satisfying dishes that range
from Beef Fajitas; Breakfast Tacos; Tortilla Soup; and Spicy Vegan Chili; to Chipotle
Enchiladas; Chocolate Lava Cake; Chard-Wrapped Chipotle Halibut; Meme's French Toast
Fingers with Berry Dip; and Extraordinary Southwest Burger. An impressive culinary collection
of truly outstanding dishes that are as nutritious as they are delicious, "Savvy Southwest
Cooking" will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community
library cookbook collections.
Whole Food Baby
Michele Olivier
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
www.barronseduc.com
9781438008325, $18.99, PB, 176pp, www.amazon.com
Michele Olivier started making baby food after her first baby girl was born. Soon her innovative
recipes were being converted by local moms and Michele decided to share her creations (and her
baby's reactions) on her blog, babyfoode.com. In "Whole Food Baby" Michele draws upon her
considerable experience and expertise to create a culinary compendium showcasing some two
hundred nutritionally balanced recipes to give babies and toddlers a healthy start in life.
Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color photography, the thoroughly
'kitchen cook friendly' recipes range from Pear and Cinnamon Puree; Steamed Green Beans with
Lemon Zest; Simple Oat Pancakes with Cherry and Almond Syrup; and Caprese Sandwich
Station with Basil Dip; to Nectarine and Basil Ice Pops; PB & J Nut Bars; Double Chocolate
Banana Ice Cream; and Kid-Friendly Orange Poppy Seed Muffins. Of special note is the
concluding chapter devoted to Nutritional Information including Notes for the Recipes in This
Book; Choosing a Recipe for Your Baby; Top 5 Recipes for Essential Nutrients, Index of
Recipes by Key Nutritional Benefit; and a General Index. Simply stated, "Whole Baby Food" is
ideal for new mothers and will prove to be an enduringly popular and appreciated addition to
community library cookbook collections.
The Photography Shelf
Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography, revised edition
Richard I'Anson
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com
9781760340742, $22.99, PB, 376pp, www.amazon.com
In the pages of "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography", internationally renowned travel
photographer Richard I'Anson shares his wealth of experience and knowledge about travel
photography in a jargon-free guide to taking better photographs. Now in a newly revised edition
has been thoroughly updated and refreshed with up-to-the minute advice, information and
instructions on how to take amazing travel photographs using the latest digital cameras, "Lonely
Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" also includes tips on how to get great results from
smartphones, DSLR cameras, drones and GoPro action cameras. "Lonely Planet's Guide to
Travel Photography" covers: How to get started in travel photography; What kit is required and
how to use it; Types of software and computers needed to process pin-sharp images;
On-the-ground advice, including photography etiquette, safety and security Essential advice and
know-how on lighting, composing and shooting great images; How to choose the best lense, set
aperture, shutter speeds and exposure; Detailed instructions on taking photographs of moving
subjects, portraits of people, landscapes, cities, wildlife, festivals, food and drink; Processing,
saving and sharing digital images using various software programs, and even selling travel
images. The "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" continues to be the definitive and
thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional handbook for anybody keen to improve the photographs
they take on their travel trips and wow their friends and family at home. While unreservedly
recommended for personal, community, and academic library Photography instructional
reference collections, it should be noted that "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography" is
also available in a Kindle format ($13.79).
The Sports Shelf
Outside The Game
Jim Mandelaro
RIT Press
Rochester Institute of Technology
90 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
9781939125156, $17.95, PB, 218pp, www.amazon.com
Jim Mandelaro is a writer for the Democrat and Chronicle in Rochester, New York. He is a
three-time winner of the New York State Associated Press award for outstanding sports feature
writing, a two-time recipient of the Rochester Press-Radio Club Sportswriter of the Year Award,
and a member of the Frontier Field Walk of Fame. In "Outside the Game: A Collection of
Inspirational Sports Stories" Mandelaro showcases a collection of truly exceptional sports stories,
each of which was previously published in Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle, and now are
available to a national audience. In "Outside The Game" Mandelaro describes the triumphs and
tragedies of both local and national athletes. These narratives go beyond the wins and losses of
the game to illuminate the perseverance of the human spirit over challenging life situations.
While certain to be an enduringly popular addition to community library Sports/Athletics
collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Outside The Game" is also
available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The American History Shelf
Reconstruction
Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Omnigraphics
155 West Congress, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48226
www.omnigraphics.com
9780780815100, $60.00, HC, 246pp, www.amazon.com
The latest addition to Omnigraphics outstanding 'Defining Moments' series, "Reconstruction" by
Laurie Collier Hillstrom is a reference work on the history of the Post-Civil War American
Reconstruction era and is organized into three major sections: Narrative Overview; Biographies;
Primary Sources. Enhanced with a useful 'How to Use This Book' introduction; a six page listing
of Important People, Places, and Terms; an eight page Chronology; a two page list of Sources for
Further Study; a four page Bibliography, a two page listing of Photo and Illustration Credits, and
a three page Index. An ideal and exceptionally well organized and presented resource for student
papers, "Reconstruction" is unreservedly recommended for community, highschool, college, and
university library American History collections in general, and Post-Civil War Reconstruction
Era supplemental studies reading lists in particular.
Pembroke: A Rural, Black Community on the Illinois Dunes
Dave Baron
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive, SIUC Mail Code 6806, Carbondale, IL 62901
9780809335022 $26.50 www.siupress.com
Pembroke: A Rural, Black Community on the Illinois Dunes examines the history of the
Pembroke Township, one of the most impoverished locations in America. During the Great
Migration, black farmers from the South who disliked the crowded living conditions of Chicago
settled in Pembroke, where land was sold at low prices. Yet the sandy soil made profitable
farming all but impossible, and economic opportunity has remained out-of-reach of Pembroke
residents for decades. Author and constitutional litigator Dave Baron enriches this history with
portraits of well-known Pembroke residents, dating back to Pembroke's first black settlers, as
well as reminiscences of his own visits to the community. Notes, a bibliography, and an index
round out this multifaceted portrait, which vividly illustrates persistent modern challenges in
America's ongoing struggle against racial discrimination and systemic poverty.
The World History Shelf
The Story of Egypt
Joann Fletcher
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004
9781681771342 $29.95 www.pegasusbooks.com
Professor Joann Fletcher presents The Story of Egypt: The Civilization that Shaped the World, a
complete history of ancient Egypt spanning more than 4,000 years, up to roughly 30 B.C. From
evidence of Egypt's oldest art and the earliest settlers of the Nile River valley, to stories of
Egypt's pharaohs (some of whom were women - on at least ten occasions!), and violent wars with
other nations. Notes, a bibliography, an index, and a handful of color photographs round out this
fascinating history, accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended.
The Civil War Shelf
"The Bloody Fifth"
John F. Schmutz
Savas Beatie
PO Box 4527, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
9781611212044 $32.95 www.savasbeatie.com
"The Bloody Fifth": Vol. 1: Secession to the Suffolk Campaign is an extensively researched
accounting of the 5th Texas Infantry, colloquially known as "The Bloody Fifth", during the
American Civil War. The first of two volumes, "Secession to the Suffolk Campaign" covers the
regiment's performance during the first half of the war, while the forthcoming installment
"Gettysburg to Appomattox" covers the remaining half. Black-and-white maps enhance this
descriptive, expertly researched and thoroughly accessible work of military history, highly
recommended especially for public and college library Civil War collections.
The Military Shelf
Military Life 101
Janet I. Farley
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.rowman.com
9781442256019, $36.00, HC, 207pp, www.amazon.com
Anyone joining America's modern all volunteer military will have a multitude of questions about
what they (and their families) can expect. "Military Life 101: Basic Training for New Military
Families" by Janet I. Farley (a long-time respected career transition expert within the greater
military community" answers many of the questions that service members and their family may
have about life in and around the armed forces. Organized into eight comprehensive chapters
(Great Expectations; Military Money and Benefits; Military Family Support; Mastering Military
Moves; Military Spouse Careers and Education; Difficult Topics in Military Life; Mission
Transition), "Military Life 101" addresses what to expect from life on the home front in the
military and how this career path not only affects the service members but their families.
"Military Life 101" is a practical, useful, comprehensive, concise guide effectively introduces
new service members and their families to the culturally relevant and need-to- know information
required to survive and thrive in the ever-evolving military lifestyle. Enhanced with the inclusion
of two appendices ('Military Life 101 Recommended Reading List' and 'Common Military Terms
and Expressions'); Notes, and an Index, "Military Life 101" is unreservedly recommended for
highschool, community, college, and university library Jobs/Careers collections in general, and
Military Studies supplemental reading lists in particular. For the personal reading lists of students
and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject it should be noted that "Military
Life 101" is also available in a Kindle format ($36.00).
The Fiction Shelf
The Other Cisco Kid
Sydney J. Bounds
Linford Western Library
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
9781444828221 $TBA www.ulverscroftusa.com
Short stories, comics, and television shows about the Cisco Kid have thrilled Western
connoisseurs since 1907. The Other Cisco Kid is an action-packed, large-print western novel.
The story follows young Billy Baxter, who strikes a daring bargain with the legendary Cisco Kid.
The Cisko Kid has been offered the position of marshal in two separate towns, and can only
fulfill one - it's up to Baxter to protect the town of Prospect. But guarding the residents from
outlaws may be far more perilous than Baxter could ever have imagined! The Other Cisko Kid is
sure to thrill connoisseurs of the genre, and is especially recommended for fans of the genre.
Whitefern
V. C. Andrews
Pocket Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 13th fl., New York, NY 10020
www.pocketbooks.com
9781471158605, $7.99, PB, 368pp, www.amazon.com
Audrina remembers a better time, when her husband, Arden, was a young man with a heart filled
with devotion for her. He didn't used to be this ambitious, expansive or this cruel. But then, the
death of Audrina's father changed a great many things. When the reading of her father's will
reveals that Audrina herself will control fifty-one percent of the family brokerage -- the halls of
Whitefern again don't feel safe. Arden's protestations become frantic, nearly violent. And while
Audrina didn't anticipate running the family business, she's curious to do so. And she can't help
but wonder what had made her father change his will at the last minute? What did he know about
Arden that she didn't? Trapped in the middle of it all: her fragile, simple sister-the beautiful,
trusting Sylvia. Audrina promised her father she'd watch over the young woman. But after years
of relative quiet, the dark days of Whitefern may have returned. "Whitefern" is the sequel to V.
C. Andrews "My Sweet Audrina" and once again establishes Andews as one of the most popular
and gifted authors of our time. A 'must' for the legions of V. C. Andrews fans, "Whitefern" is an
unreservedly recommended and memorably read.
Sunday's on the Phone to Monday
Christine Reilly
Touchstone Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
www.simonandschuster.com
9781501116872, $25.00, HC, 325pp, www.amazon.com
Claudio and Mathilde Simone, once romantic bohemians hopelessly enamored with each other,
find themselves nestled in domesticity in New York, running a struggling vinyl record store and
parenting three daughters as best they can: Natasha, an overachieving prodigy; sensitive Lucy,
with her debilitating heart condition; and Carly, adopted from China and quietly fixated on her
true origins. With prose that is as keen and illuminating as it is whimsical and luminous, debut
novelist Christine Reilly tells the unusual love story of this family. Poignant and humane,
"Sunday's on the Phone to Monday" is a deft exploration of the tender ties that bind families
together, even as they threaten to tear them apart. A deftly written and original story, "Sunday's
on the Phone to Monday" is an extraordinary and enthusiastically recommended addition to
community library General Fiction collections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that
"Sunday's on the Phone to Monday" is also available in a paperback edition (9781501116889,
$15.00) and in a Kindle format ($12.99).
Broken Ground
Karen Halvorsen Schreck
Howard Books
c/o Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl., New York, NY 10020
www.simonandschuster.com
9781476794839, $14.99, PB, 336pp, www.amazon.com
A pure and joyous read from beginning to end, "Broken Ground" clearly demonstrates author
Karen Halvorsen Schreck as an impressively skilled storyteller of the first order. "Broken
Ground" is that story of a young oil rig widow who escapes her grief with the death of her
husband in an oil rig accident, and the deprivations of the Texas Dust Bowl. When she travels to
California to accept a scholarship from a college in the city of Pasadena in pursuit of her dream
of becoming a teacher. Then, unexpectedly, she also finds the possibility of true love and the
healing of her broken heart. While enthusiastically recommended for community library
Romance Fiction collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Broken Ground"
is also available in a Kindle format ($10.99).
Dark Mesa
Hank J. Kirby
Linford Western Library
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9781444828252, $20.99, PB, 248pp, www.amazon.com
When Ross McCall provides aid to wounded bandit Ace Morgan (the last surviving member of
an outlaw gang, and his pa's old comrade) the dying man repays his kindness by sharing the
location of the outlaw band's last bank robbery haul, which he had hastily hidden away on
McCall's land. But a great many others are after the loot, imprisoning McCall and searching his
spread for the money. Now a released convict from the Yuma Prison, McCall only wants to be
left alone to establish his small homestead and rounder-up maverick cattle thereby creating his
own small herd. Can McCall face down those who would snap up his land - and succeed in
finding his supposed legacy? "Dark Mason" is a consistently compelling read from beginning to
end as once again author Hank Kirby writes a stirring western action/adventure story complete
with unexpected twists and turns. In this large print edition, "Dark Mason" is enthusiastically
recommended for the personal reading lists of western buffs and would be an enduringly popular
addition to community library Western Fiction collections.
As Good as Gone
Larry Watson
Algonquin Books
PO Box 2225, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2225
www.algonquin.com
9781616205713, $26.95, HC, 400pp, www.amazon.com
It's 1963, and Calvin Sidey, one of the last of the old cowboys, has long ago left his family to live
a life of self-reliance out on the prairie. He's been a mostly absentee father and grandfather until
his estranged son asks him to stay with his grandchildren, Ann and Will, for a week while he and
his wife are away. So Calvin agrees to return to the small town where he once was a mythic
figure, to the very home he once abandoned. But trouble soon comes to the door when a boy's
attentions to seventeen-year-old Ann become increasingly aggressive and a group of reckless kids
portend danger for eleven-year-old Will. Calvin knows only one way to solve problems: the Old
West way, in which scores are settled and ultimatums are issued and your gun is always loaded.
And though he has a powerful effect on those around him--from the widowed neighbor who has
fallen under his spell to Ann and Will, who see him as the man who brings a sudden and violent
order to their lives--in the changing culture of the 1960s, Calvin isn't just a relic; he's a wild card,
a danger to himself and those who love him. Clearly author Larry Watson is an extraordinary and
gifted novelist with a genuine knack for originality. "As Good as Gone" is a consistently
compelling and deftly crafted read from beginning to end. While enthusiastically recommended
for community library General Fiction collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists
that "As Good as Gone" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.43).
The Biography Shelf
Ross Calvin, Interpreter of the American Southwest
Ron Hamm
Sunstone Press
PO Box 2321, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2321
www.sunstonepress.com
9781632931146, $29.95, HC, 168pp, www.amazon.com
Many people appreciate and enjoy the American Southwest without truly understanding it. But
Ross Randall Calvin, a discerning and erudite observer did, and we are all the richer for it. Calvin
began his search as a pilgrim health-seeker, believing he had left the ''known world'' behind when
he fled the East for New Mexico. There he soon found to our benefit that he could use his
observational skills and intellect to fashion a picture that helped him and us comprehend those
unique factors that make New Mexico what it is -- including its history, people, culture, climate,
and so much more. Those lessons learned he shared with us. His books and essays opened our
eyes to New Mexico if we but heed them. In Ron Hamm's impressively well researched, written,
organized and presented biography, "Ross Calvin, Interpreter of the American Southwest",
Calvin's story as discoverer and interpreter unfolds in rich detail from beginning to end.
Enhanced with the inclusion of an informative Introduction, a five page listing of Descendants of
Ross Randall Calvin, and a twenty-one page listing of Notes and Sources, "Ross Calvin,
Interpreter of the American Southwest" is unreservedly recommended for community and
academic library American Biography collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists
that "Ross Calvin, Interpreter of the American Southwest" is also available in a paperback edition
(9781632931153, $22.95) and in a Kindle format ($7.99).
West Texas Middleweight
Frank Sikes
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037, Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
9780896729759 $24.95 www.ttupress.org
West Texas Middleweight: The Story of LaVern Roach is the biography of a small-town boxer
who became one of the sport's most well-known figures during the 1940's. At the time, boxing
and baseball were the two most popular professional sports in America. LaVern Roach's life
ended abruptly when he died from injuries received in the ring during a nationally televised
event. His death brought the sport of boxing under greater scrutiny than ever before. West Texas
Middleweight chronicles Roach's endeavors, from boxing amateur to enlistment in the US
Marines, his time as captain of the nation's most successful military boxing team, to being named
"Rookie of the Year" for 1947 in "The Ring Magazine" and a top ten contender for the
middleweight world championship. A handful of vintage black-and-white photographs, notes,
appendices, and an index round out welcome contribution to sports biography collections, highly
recommended especially for boxing fans.
The Psychology Shelf
Technology in Mental Health, second edition
Stephen Goss, Kate Anthony, LoriAnn Sykes Stretch, and DeeAnna Merz Nagel
Charles C. Thomas, Publisher
2600 South First Street, Springfield, IL 62704
9780398091057 $81.95 www.ccthomas.com
Now in an updated second edition, Technology in Mental Health is an anthology of essays by an
array of different experts, each written especially for professionals in the field. Chapters discuss
how modern advances in technology can be used to aid patients with psychological problems.
Topics include "Using Forums to Enhance Client Peer Support", "The Role of Blogging in
Mental Health", "Using the Telephone for Conducting a Therapeutic Relationship", "Using Chat
and Instant Messaging (IM) to Enrich Counselor Training and Supervision", and much more. An
index rounds out this "must-have" for both college library and private practice Psychology
shelves.
Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome
David Stein, Psy.D.
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
9781606132630 $21.95 www.woodbinehouse.com
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder frequently associated with physical growth delays,
characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Supporting Positive
Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don't React Method is
a timely guide for caregivers, parents, and psychology professionals, and is especially relevant
considering that 30 percent of children with Down syndrome are diagnosed with behavior
disorders (compared to 10% of typically developing children). Pediatric psychologist David
Stein, Psy.D. emphasizes proactive means for guiding the behavior of children with Down
syndrome, rather than reactive and punitive approaches. The methods are grounded in research
and clinical findings, yet accessible to readers of all backgrounds. For example, in working with
one family whose Down syndrome daughter would "stop and flop" during trips to the store, the
focus included gradually building up the young girl's tolerance to the noise and crowds. "Over
time, Luz's grocery trips gradually became longer and longer until she could tolerate a full
grocery trip. But remember, slow and steady wins the race; we have to build up to long outings
slowly and with a lot of success and encouragement along the way." Supporting Positive
Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome is a "must-read" for anyone who interacts
with young people who have Down syndrome.
Stopping the Noise in Your Head
Reid Wilson
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
www.hcibooks.com
Tantor Media, Inc.
6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
www.tantor.com
9780757319068, $16.95, PB, 375pp, www.amazon.com
Worrying can be an important asset when it forces our attention on problem-solving. But anxious
worrying can cause us to unnecessarily focus on threat, to retreat and avoid, and to seek
reassurance and safety -- which is no way to foster a life of growth and excitement. In "Stopping
the Noise in Your Head", Reid Wilson (a licensed psychologist who directs the Anxiety
Disorders Treatment Center) proposes a groundbreaking, paradoxical approach to overcoming
anxiety and worry by moving away from comfort, confidence, and security and willingly moving
toward uncertainty, distress and discomfort. Through the use of unconventional strategies,
readers will learn how to confront anxiety head-on and step forward into the face of threat.
Drawing on sources ranging from firefighters and fitness instructors, to Sir Isaac Newton and
Muhammad Ali, "Stopping the Noise in Your Head" demonstrates the importance of shifting our
perspective and stepping toward our challenges in order to regain control of our lives. As
informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Stopping the Noise in Your
Head" is thoroughly 'reader friendly' in tone, content, commentary, organization and presentation.
While highly recommended for community and academic library Self-Help instructional
reference collections and Contemporary Applied Psychology & Counseling supplemental studies
reading lists, it should be noted for students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in
the subject that "Stopping the Noise in Your Head" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99)
and in a complete and unabridged CD auto book format ably narrated by Eric Michaelian (Tantor
Audio, 9781515952428, $29.99).
The Divorce Shelf
Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, sixth edition
Emily Doskow
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
www.nolo.com
9781413322675, $24.99, PB, 514pp, www.amazon.com
With approximately half of all marriages in American ending in divorce, this newly revised and
expanded sixth edition of "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" is a critically important addition to
every community library collection, and vitally necessary reading for any man or woman
contemplating or entering a divorce who is seeking to make the legal process as simple,
inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible. Drawing upon her years of experience and expertise,
family law attorney Emily Doskow deftly explains how to make divorce less painful by helping
the reader: understand the divorce process; minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse; work
with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank; avoid costly, exhausting court battles; and
to stay calm and make good decisions. Fully updated with the latest state rules on divorce,
"Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" covers all legal rights and options and how to tackle the
tough issues, including: child support; child custody; alimony; dividing property, including
pensions and real estate; and drafting a marital settlement agreement. Of special note is how well
"Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" is written, organized and presented, making it fully
accessible for the non-specialist general reader. For personal reading lists it should also be noted
that "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" is also available in a Kindle format ($15.72).
The Education Shelf
Talk to Me, Baby! second edition
Betty S. Bardige
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
www.brookespublishing.com
9781598579208 $29.95 amazon.com
Now in an updated second edition with more strategies grounded in up-to-date research, Talk to
Me, Baby! How You Can Support Young Children's is a guide for parents and early childhood
educators to helping young children engage their minds and their language skills. Chapters
discuss how to include young children in everyday conversations, even when they're too young to
talk; games, songs, and activities for boosting language skills; ways to help bilingual children
improve their skill in both languages; and more. A list of references and an index round out this
excellent resource, highly recommended especially for college library Education shelves and
professional educator's reading lists.
Big Ideas in Education
Dr. Russell Grigg
Crown House Publishing
6 Trowbridge Drive Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
9781785830273 $35.95 www.crownhousepublishing.com
Big Ideas in Education: What Every Teacher Should Know is a guide written especially for
professional teachers about core concepts of the profession. Chapters discuss such ideas as the
importance of cultivating a positive disposition; moral purpose and ethics that guide teachers;
how providing personalized, accurate, and timely feedback improves learning; the role of
research in the development of teachers; and more. "...great teachers vary considerably in their
style - some were quiet, others animated; some kept to the basics, while others veered away from
the set curriculum. Yet what emerged was the capacity of these teachers to adapt new ideas to
their own contexts as well as common practices that proved effective across the board." A
bibliography and an index round out this excellent reference, guide, and resource.
Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law
Beverly H. Johns
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
www.brookespublishing.com
9781598579710, $27.95, PB, 164pp, www.amazon.com
Over the past couple of decades there has been a budget-cut driven curtailment of Federal and
State mandates requiring public school systems to educate disabled children. "Your Classroom
Guide to Special Education Law" by Beverly H. Johns (a Professional Fellow for MacMurray
College, where she teaches courses on special education law, emotional and behavior disorders,
and diverse learners)is an essential guide for classroom teachers with respect to teaching students
who have special needs. Professor Johns addresses the issues of legal responsibilities; the
provision of appropriate, legally compliant special education services; and avoiding pitfalls that
could lead to due process hearings and court dates. "Your Classroom Guide to Special Education
Law " is an interactive quick guide featuring concise and accessible answers. Thoroughly 'user
friendly in organization and presentation, "Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law"
gives educators and administrators the basics of special education law in an engaging,
easy-to-read format. With the jargon-free definitions and reader-friendly descriptions of laws and
court cases, "Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law " is a veritable storehouse of
knowledge teachers can apply in their own classrooms. And with the thought-provoking
activities and real-life scenarios in each chapter, "Your Classroom Guide to Special Education
Law " illustrates law-abiding practices in action and put classroom teacher knowledge to the test
so that they will be ready to fulfill their important responsibilities to special education students
and their families. While very highly recommended for school district, community, and academic
library Special Education instructional reference collections, it should be noted that "Your
Classroom Guide to Special Education Law" will prove to be an invaluable guide for the parents
of special education children as well.
Literacy Unleashed
Bonnie D. Houck & Sandi Novak
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
www.ascd.org
9781416622338, $29.95, PB, 162pp, www.amazon.com
In "Literacy Unleashed: Fostering Excellent Reading Instruction Through Classroom Visits",
Bonnie D. Houck (the coordinator of the K-12 Teacher of Reading Program at the University of
Minnesota) and Sandi Novak (an education consultant with more than 30 years of experience as
an assistant superintendent, principal, curriculum and professional learning director, and teacher)
deftly collaborative explain why ensuring high-quality reading instruction is one of school
leaders' most important jobs and introduce their Literacy Classroom Visit (LCV) Model.
Meticulously researched and refined through years of application in the field, the LCV Model
enables administrators to evaluate and improve literacy instruction in their school or district.
"Literacy Unleashed" will help classroom teachers to: Identify the elements of effective literacy
instruction and establish common beliefs, practices, and language within the education
community; Convene a team to conduct classroom observations and pinpoint common patterns
that indicate your school or district's areas of strength and need; Provide targeted professional
development and resources that reduce unnecessary budget expenditures; Implement the LCV
Model across your entire school including all grade levels and content areas or district; Ensure
that all students are mastering grade-level standards and expectations. "Literacy Unleashed" is a
comprehensive guide that includes a repertoire of tools, checklists, and templates to support
teachers on their LCV journey, along with scenarios and videos of real schools and practitioners
to illustrate what the model looks like in action. With both academic standards and 21st century
jobs requiring higher-level literacy skills, quality reading instruction is more important than ever.
"Literacy Unleashed" provides everything you need to create a culture of literacy, reflective
practice, and continual learning among staff and students alike. Exceptionally well written,
organized and presented, "Literacy Unleashed" is unreservedly recommended for college and
university library Teacher Education collections and curriculum reading lists.
Now That's a Good Question!
Erik M. Francis
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
www.ascd.org
9781416620754, $28.95, PB, 175pp, www.amazon.com
In "Now That's a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom
Questioning", author and educator Erik M. Francis (who is also the owner and lead professional
education specialist for Maverik Education LLC, providing professional development, guidance,
and support in teaching and learning for cognitive rigor) explores how one of the most
fundamental instructional strategies (questioning) can provide the proper scaffolding to deepen
student thinking, understanding, and application of knowledge. "Now That's a Good Question!"
covers: Techniques for using questioning to extend and evaluate student learning experiences;
Eight different kinds of questions that challenge students to demonstrate higher-order thinking
and communicate depth of knowledge; How to rephrase the performance objectives of college
and career readiness standards into questions that engage and challenge students. "Now That's a
Good Question!" offers myriad examples of good questions across content areas and grade levels,
as well as structures to help teachers create and use the different kinds of questions. By using
"Now That's a Good Question!" to fine-tune the approach to questioning, classroom teachers can
awaken the spirit of inquiry in their classroom and help their students deepen in knowledge,
understanding, and ability to communicate what the students think and know. Thoroughly 'user
friendly' in tone, content and commentary, "Now That's a Good Question!" is unreservedly
recommended for professional and academic library Teacher Education instructional collections
and curriculums.
The Gardening Shelf
Wild Suburbia
Barbara Eisenstein
Heyday Books
PO Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709
9781597143639 $18.00 www.heydaybooks.com
Illustrated with full-color photography throughout, Wild Suburbia: Learning to Garden with
Native Plants lives up to its title. Wild Suburbia contains descriptions of 20 native American
plants, six lawn-removal methods, a suggested garden calendar, and much more. Written
especially to be accessible to gardeners of all skill and experience levels, Wild Suburbia is
informative, easy-to-use, and highly recommended. "The first thing most people do [when
selecting nursery plants] is look at a plant's leaves, and that's the perfect place to start. Minor
damage is not a big concern, but browned tips or yellowing of leaves can indicate an
accumulation of salts in the potting mix, whether from overfertilizing, disease, or a nutrient
imbalance. Some native plants are deciduous, dropping their leaves seasonally or in response to
heat, or frost, and they may look unhealthy when in fact they are fine."
Drought-Resistant Planting
Beth Chatto, author
Steven Wooster, photographer
Frances Lincoln Publishers
www.franceslincoln.com
c/o Quarto Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartoknows.com
9780711238114, $25.99, PB, 192pp, www.amazon.com
A gardener and writer, Beth Chatto has no formal horticultural training, but was inspired by her
parents' enthusiastic gardening, her husband's lifelong study of natural associations of plants, and
friendship with the great plantsman and artist Sir Cedric Morris. The Beth Chatto Gardens began
at Elmstead Market, Essex in 1960. By applying the principles of ecological gardening, she
transformed an overgrown area of wasteland into informal gardens that harmonie with the
surrounding countryside. Complementing the gardens is a large plant nursery producing a wide
range of unusual plants, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Beth has won ten Gold
Medals the Chelsea Flower Show and was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Victoria
Medal of Honour (1987), the Lawrence Memorial Medal and an honorary doctorate from Essex
University. In "Drought-Resistant Planting: Lessons From Beth Chatto's Gravel Garden" she
draws upon her years of experience and expertise to prove a compendium of insightful, practical,
and immediately applicable ideas, applications, and practices that will material assist gardens in
water limited conditions to have gardens that are as pleasing to the eye as they are comforting to
the soul. Profusely and wonderfully illustrated with the full color photography of Steven
Wooster, "Drought-Resistant Planting" is thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone, commentary and
content, making it an absolute 'must' for personal, professional, and community library
Gardening instructional reference collections.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Elmore Leonard: Four Later Novels
Elmore Leonard
The Library of America
14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
9781598534924 $40.00 www.loa.org
Elmore Leonard: Four Later Novels gathers four crime fiction novels by American mystery
author Elmore Leonard (1925-2013). They are "Get Shorty", in which a Miami loan shark with a
movie idea cons his way into becoming a Hollywood producer; "Rum Punch", in which a bail
bondsman getting on in years joins forces with an airline stewardess to get the better of both cops
and criminals; "Out of Sight", in which a deputy U.S. marshal Karen Sisco and an escaped bank
robber become the unlikely couple of a thriller-romance; and "Tishomingo Blues", a tangled saga
of gangsters, hustlers, Civil War reenactors, and... exhibition high divers? The short story that
introduced Karen Sisco, "Karen Makes Out", is also included as a bonus. Elmore Leonard: Four
Later Novels is a choice pick for connoisseurs of the genre, and enthusiastically recommended
especially for public library Mystery/Suspense shelves.
The Sins Of The Father
C. B. Hanley
Magna Large Print Books
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9780750542678, $35.00, HC, 324pp, www.amazon.com
The year is 1217 A.D. and England has been invaded. Much of the country is in the grip of Louis
of France and his collaborators, and civil war rages as the forces of the boy king try to fight off
the French. Most of this means nothing to Edwin Weaver, son of the bailiff at Conisbrough
Castle in Yorkshire, until he is suddenly thrust into the noble world of politics and treachery as
he is ordered by his lord the earl to solve a murder which might have repercussions not just for
him but for the future of the realm. Edwin is terrified but he must obey, uncovering a horrific
secret which might kill them all. A brilliantly crafted medieval mystery, "The Sins Of The
Father" is a consistently compelling read from first page to last. Simply stated, "The Sins Of The
Father" is unreservedly recommended for all mystery buffs and in this large print format would
prove to be an enduringly popular addition community library Mystery/Suspense
collections.
A Quiet Place
Seicho Matsumoto
Bitter Lemon Press
37 Arundel Gardens, London, W11 2LW, United Kingdom
www.bitterlemonpress.com
9781908524638, $14.95, PB, 224pp, www.amazon.com
While on a business trip to Kobe, Tsuneo Asai receives the news that his wife Eiko has died of a
heart attack. Eiko had a heart condition so the news of her death wasn't totally unexpected. But
the circumstances of her demise left Tsuneo, a softly-spoken government bureaucrat, perplexed.
How did it come about that his wife (who was shy and withdrawn, and only left their house twice
a week to go to haiku meetings) ended up dead in a small shop in a shady Tokyo neighborhood?
When Tsuneo goes to apologize to the boutique owner for the trouble caused by his wife's death
he discovers the villa Tachibana near by, a house known to be a meeting place for secret lovers.
As he digs deeper into his wife's recent past, he must eventually conclude that she led a double
life! The late Seicho Matsumoto was Japan's most successful thriller writer. Now ably translated
into English for an appreciative American readership, "A Quiet Place" is a deftly crafted novel
that is unreservedly recommended for community library Mystery/Suspense collections. It should
be noted for the personal reading lists of dedicated crime thriller enthusiasts that "A Quiet Place"
is also available in a Kindle format ($9.40).
Deadly Jewels
Jeannette de Beauvoir
Minotaur Books
c/o St. Martin's Publishing Group
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
www.minotaurbooks.com
9781250045409, $25.99, HC, 352pp, www.amazon.com
When Martine LeDuc, publicity director for the city of Montreal, is summoned into the mayor's
office, she's pleasantly surprised to find the city is due for a PR coup: a doctoral researcher at
McGill University claims to have found proof that the British crown jewels were stored in
Montreal during WWII. Martine is thrilled to be part of the excavation project, until it turns out
that the dig's discoveries include the skeleton of a man with diamonds in his ribcage and a hole in
his skull. Is this decades-old murder leading her too far into the dangerous world of Canada's
neo-Nazi networks, or is there something going on that makes the jewels themselves deadly? Is
history ever really completely buried? With pressing personal issues crowding into her
professional life, Martine needs to solve not only the puzzle of the jewels, but some more recent
crimes (including another murder, a kidnapping, and the operation of an ancient cult in Montreal)
and do it before the past reaches out to silence her for good. "Deadly Jewels" is another riveting
read from the pen of author Jeannette de Beauvoir and continues to demonstrate her total mastery
of the mystery/suspense genre. While highly recommended and certain to be an enduringly
popular addition to community library collections, it should be noted for the personal reading
lists of dedicated mystery buffs who appreciate a particularly well crafted novel that "Deadly
Jewels" is also available in a Kindle format ($12.99).
The Business Shelf
Get Scrappy
Nick Westergaard
Amacom Books
1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
www.amacombooks.org
9780814437315, $21.95, HC, 240pp, www.amazon.com
In the commercial world of today, no business can afford not to utilize social media as an integral
part of their marketing plan. The use of digital content (in web sites for one example) or other
forms of virtual communication is critically important in attracting customers for whatever goods
or services the business is offering. That's why "Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for
Businesses Big and Small" by Nick Westergaard (Chief Brand Strategist at Brand Driven Digital;
host of the popular On Brand podcast; and producer and host of the Social Brand Forum, the
Midwest's premier digital marketing event) will prove to be an enduringly valued instruction
manual on the use of marketing executives and personnel in the utilization of social media to
compete in local, regional, national, and international markets. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone,
content and commentary, "Get Scrappy" is an essential and unreservedly recommended addition
to personal, company, community, college, and university library Business Management
collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Get Scrappy" is also available in a
Kindle edition ($12.99).
The Money/Finance Shelf
The Modern Couple's Money Guide
Lesley-Anne Scorgie
The Dundurn Group
3 Church Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5E 1M2
www.dundurn.com
9781459729773, $22.99, PB, 179pp, www.amazon.com
The leading cause of divorce in America is not infidelity, it is differences with respect to the
handling of money. "The Modern Couple's Money Guide: 7 Smart Steps to Building Wealth
Together" by Lesley-Anne Scorgie (the founder of MeVest, a money school helping Canadians
reach their financial potential) is specifically written to help men and women avoid heartache by
learning how to merge, manage, and grow their finances together. "The Modern Couple's Money
Guide" will be of practical help to couples in collaboratively building a powerful financial,
personal, and professional foundation by following specific seven steps to build wealth together:
Getting on the same page; Scraping emotions and sorting out accounts; Curbing overspending;
Getting the hell out of debt; Owning the walls they live in; Investing like a pro; Designing a
master money plan. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "The Modern Couple's
Money Guide" is an extraordinary, 'user friendly', and unreservedly recommended addition to
community, college, and university library Money/Finance Management reference collections
and supplemental studies reading lists. For the personal reading lists of non-specialist general
readers with an interest in the subject it should be noted that "The Modern Couple's Money
Guide" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.59).
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
High-Risk Patrol: Reducing the Danger to You, third edition
Gerald W. Garner
Charles C. Thomas, Publisher
2600 South First Street, Springfield, IL 62704
http://www.ccthomas.com
9780398091118, $44.95, PB, 273pp, www.amazon.com
Law enforcement is one of the most hazardous occupations there are in this country. A great
many questionable encounters between police officers and members of the community they serve
that have given rise to the current 'Black Lives Matter" movement arose out of sense of personal
peril on the part of the officer. Now in a newly revised and updated third edition, "High-Risk
Patrol: Reducing the Danger to You" by Gerald W. Garner covers a compendium of relevant
issues including an examination of the training and culture of law enforcement; personal
preparation for risk; vehicle stops and contacts; defusing disturbances; domestic violence;
dealing with people under the influence of alcohol or narcotics; 'suspicious persons incidents';
burglaries and structure searches; barricades and hostage takers; 'man with a gun' calls; vehicle
pursuits; ambush tactics; mentally ill persons; off-duty confrontations; prisoner control and
transfers; terrorist threats; and accidents. Of special note is the chapter on 'Reducing Your
Emotional Risks'. Very highly recommended as a police academy textbook, the general public
would be well served by community libraries having a copy of "High-Risk Patrol" being
available to the general public they serve.
The Poetry Shelf
Celebrate Survival
Lon Cole
A&T Publishing
13017 73rd Ave. Ct. E., Puyallup, WA 98373
www.aliveandthankful.net
9780692842553, $20.00 pbk, 295pp, amazon.com
"Celebrate Survival" by Lon Cole is a combination of a personal (and inherently fascinating)
Vietnam military memoir and a volume of exceptionally well crafted poetry. On the military side,
Cole tells of how he might well have been left for dead in the jungles of Vietnam, well behind
enemy lines, if it weren't for one particular Vietnamese solder. It is also the story of him having
to fear for his life in boot camp, coming home from the war suffering from PTSD, and at the age
of sixty-one being diagnosed with the onset of Alzheimer's. Cole began writing poetry after
coming home from the horrors of war as a means of coping first with PTSD, and then again years
later with the emotional stress of knowing of his Alzheimer's diagnosis and all that it portended.
Ultimately a true celebration of survival against formidable odds, "Celebrate Survival" is a
consistently compelling read and one that will linger in the mind and memory long after the book
has been finished and set back upon the shelf. 'Made in the US of A': Where is America where
has it been / Is it the same country we used to live in // What's made in America is always the
best / American made will pass every test // Some things have turned upside down / When you
look for the best it's never around // Where can we go what can we do / Everything is cheaper for
me and for you // What do we stand for where do we go / Is made in China the best we can show
// We better wake up before it's too late / For our children's sake we really can't wait // We must
get back to made in the US of A / Or our rights and freedoms can be taken away
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Shackleton: The Voyage of the James Caird
Text by Gavin McCumiskey
Illustrations by David Butler
Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7, 124 Byers Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781848892811 $16.00 www.dufoureditions.com
Intended for readers ages ten and up, Shackleton: The Voyage of the James Caird is a full color
graphic novel recounting the astonishing true story of explorer Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton
dreamed of being the first to cross the Antarctic, but when his ship "Endurance" became
immobilized in the icy floes of the Weddell Sea, his voyage became a quest to save the lives of
the twenty-seven members of the crew. An odyssey of survival under taxing conditions,
culminating in a lifeboat (the titular "James Caird") journey with five others in hope of securing
aid and rescue, Shackleton: The Voyage of the James Caird is an extraordinary tale brimming
with excitement, hardship, and daring. Highly recommended, especially for public and school
library graphic novel collections.
Pocahontas: Princess of the New World
Loic Locatelli-Kournwsky
Translated by Sandra Smith
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004
9781681772172 $25.95 www.pegasusbooks.com
Superbly translated from the original French, Pocahontas: Princess of the New World is a black-
and-white graphic novel about the life story of Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, an
American Indian princess who earned a legendary place in history. She defied her father's taboos
to aid British colonists with food, intervened to protect the life of Captain Smith... and fell in
love with an outsider from her tribe. Although Pocahontas: Princess of the New World reads like
an adventure story, it stays close to what is known of historical events, and does not shy from
depicting the violence that erupted between colonists and native peoples. Highly recommended,
especially for public library graphic novel collections.
The Audiobook Shelf
A Bee in Her Bonnet
Jennifer Beckstrand
Read by Amy Melissa Bentley
Tantor Media, Inc.
6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
9781515905127 $39.99 www.tantor.com
A Bee in Her Bonnet is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a country love story. Poppy
Christner is an independent-minded woman who has been standing up for the weak ever since
she was a young girl. She has known Luke Bontranger since they were schoolmates, and his
arrogant personality grates on her. Now an unknown vandal is causing trouble on her farm, and
Luke seems a little too keen on helping her find the culprit! Reluctant attraction rises between a
strong-willed couple, in this choice pick for connoisseurs of the genre. 8 CDs, 9.5 hours.
Hellmaw: Eye of Glass
Marie Bilodeau
Tantor Media, Inc.
6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
www.tantor.com
9781494519179, $39.99, CD, www.amazon.com
Following a slight misfire with a prank (on a cop, involving herself as the dead body), Jaeda
finds herself confined to a small room, with only a TV as company. Relaxing will help her
regenerate her mostly missing body, but that's entirely too boring for her liking. Besides, she has
better things to do with her time, like becoming a model. But when her guardian and keeper
vanishes, Jaeda has to move quickly to avoid capture and save herself, her guardian, and her new
human pets. Regenerating will simply have to wait. A unique and unusual science fiction story
from the unique and unusual imagination of Marie Bilodeau, "Hellmaw: Eye of Glass" is a
riveting 'theatre of the mind' listening experience superbly narrated by Charles constant.
Complete and unabridged, "Hellmaw: Eye of Glass" is unreservedly recommended to the
attention of science fiction enthusiasts and would be an enduringly popular addition to
community library audio book collections. (7 CDs, 8.5 Hours).
The Library CD Shelf
Crossroads
Marc Enfroy
www.marcenfroy.com
Privately Published
$14.00 CD / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
Crossroads is a new age album created by Marc Enfroy, featuring original songs and
extraordinarily beautiful female vocals by Aili Laine and Lila Ives. A confluence of piano,
rhythm guitar, violin, and more, Crossroads evokes the profound emotions of life-changing
events, from the heartbreak of ending a relationship to the fear of starting anew to the wonder of
unexpected hope. Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of the genre. The tracks are
"Crossroads" (3:03), "Toxic" (4:13), "Your Silence is a Razor (feat. Aili Laine)" (4:45), "Sepia"
(3:45), "Betrayed" (1:43), "Fading White (feat. Lila Ives)" (4:58), "Dying in Degrees" (4:21),
"Shattered" (3:18), "Shed my Skin (feat. Lila Ives)" (4:29), "Moonlight Obsession" (6:06),
"Fading White Reprise" (6:43), "Wildfire Rising" (5:07), "In that Moment" (4:03), "Unbounded
Reprise" (3:52), "Shed my Skin instrumental version" (4:29), and "Your Silence is a Razor
instrumental version" (4:43). 69 min. 39 sec.
Nova
Kevin Bowers
kevinbowersmusic.com
Machinery Music/BMI
$TBA CD / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
Nova is an album that feels like a movie soundtrack, featuring intense Brazillian music. Vocals
soar above a backdrop of electric bass, resonating drumbeats, piano and keyboards, electric and
acoustic guitar, and much more. Together, the songs form a loose narrative, sweeping the listener
along in a raptuous saga. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Two Vagabond Lovers" (2:43),
"Sofia (Walking With Her Shadow)" (2:58), "Ground Motion" (2:28), "Imagination Voodoo"
(3:05), "Without A Sound" (2:39), "Forward Rhythm Agenda" (2:28), "Wrong Side Of The
Tracks" (3:57), "Lady Day Fortune" (4:26), "Breaking For Conversation" (3:24), "The Last Night
In June" (3:23), "Intuition (Someday, Someday)" (7:07), and "Two Vagabond Lovers - French
Version" (2:54).
At Peace Beneath the Shade of My Father's Tree
Terry Lee Nichols
www.terryleenichols.com
Heart Dance Records
www.heartdancerecords.com
$14.99 CD / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
At Peace Beneath the Shade of My Father's Tree is an instrumental album composed of piano,
keyboards, and virtual instruments, reflecting upon the hard-gathered wisdom earned from facing
a lifetime of challenges. Evocative and inspirational, At Peace Beneath the Shade of My Father's
Tree uplifts the spirit, even its songs reflect upon life's darkest moments as well as its brightest.
The tracks are "At Peace Beneath the Shade of My Father's Tree" (3:00), "Only You" (3:59),
"Follow Me..." (3:06), "Reflections" (1:15), "Appassionato" (3:50), "Timekeeper" (3:05), "Train
to Dachau" (5:55), "Pamela's Time" (3:00), "On My Way to See the Dancing Sisters Figg" (2:55),
"A Winter's Tale" (3:16), "Sailing" (4:33), "Crossroads" (2:50), "A Curious Life" (3:38), "Last
Train Home" (5:34), "Autumn" (2:48), "Lullaby" (2:56), and "Requiescat" (4:33). 60 min. 16
sec.
Rowing in Eden
Rebekah Eden
www.rebekaheden.com
Privately Published
$15.00 CD / $7.99 MP3 amazon.com
New age and modern-classical singer-songwriter Rebekah Eden presents Rowing in Eden, a
beautiful album for listeners of all ages. The songs draw inspiration from classic realms of
fantasy, including J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings", and C.S. Lewis'
"The Chronicles of Narnia". Also included is a cover of the beloved Led Zeppelin tune "Ramble
On". Sweeping and rapturous, Rowing in Eden is a joy for the senses and highly recommended.
The tracks are "A Message From the Stars", "Iachtach", "Prince Caspian's Prayer", "The Wind",
"Ramble On", "There and Back Again", "Light of Destiny", "The Two Trees", "A King's
Farewell", "In the Days", "Wild Nights", and "A Message from the Stars (Virtual Choir)".
The Library DVD Shelf
Tanks: A Century of Dominating the Battlefield
Produced by Clyde Hoch
Privately Published
$19.95 amazon.com
Tanks: A Century of Dominating the Battlefield is a DVD documentary about American tanks,
from their origins in World War I to their latest modern technological innovations. Producer
Clyde Hoch, a USMC volunteer who served in the Vietnam War and became a tank commander,
applied his personal experience as well as objective reporting to this fascinating documentary.
Highly recommended, especially for public and college library military history collections! 38
min.
Hard to Believe
Ken Stone
Swoop Films, LLC
www.HardToBelieveMovie.com
$19.99 amazon.com
Hard to Believe is a documentary on DVD questioning the world's lack of response to an atrocity
perpetrated by the Chinese government - the imprisonment and execution of its own citizens for
their beliefs (especially those who engaged in the spiritual practice of Falun Gong), followed by
the deliberate harvest of their organs. Two-time Emmy award-winner Ken Stone investigates
evidence of the nightmare, and questions why a 2014 U.S. House Resolution condemning the
crime of forced organ harvesting from tens of thousands of Chinese prisoners of conscience was
proposed, but never voted on. A horrifying expose of monumental mass-murder, Hard to Believe
is highly recommended especially for public and college library DVD collections. 56 min.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Series 1-3 Collection
Starring Essie Davis
Based on novels by Kerry Greenwood
Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
$119.99 www.acornonline.com
Available in both DVD and Blu-Ray formats, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Series 1-3
Collection is a murder mystery anthology of the first three seasons of a murder mystery based on
the popular novels by Kerry Greenwood, and set in 1920s Australia. Miss Phryne Fisher is a
cultured, glamorous, yet uniquely insightful detective with a dual talent for solving crimes and
navigating high society. Armed with a pearl-handled lady's pistol for self-dense and a supremely
keen wit, Miss Fisher is dapper, distinguished, and determined to catch culprits! Highly
recommended, especially for connoisseurs of mystery. It should be noted that Miss Fisher's
Murder Mysteries is intended for mature audiences, as the episodes contain violence, coarse
language, drug use, nudity, and sexual situations. 11 DVDs or 8 Blu-ray discs, 31 hours, SDH
subtitles.
The Architecture Shelf
Vertical Urban Factory
Nina Rappaport
Actar D
c/o Actar Publishers
355 Lexington Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017
9781940291635 $42.00 http://actar.com
Architectural historian, curator, and educator Nina Rappaport presents Vertical Urban Factory, an
architectural study of urban factories throughout the world and throughout history. As factories
have evolved to be cleaner, smaller, taller, more environmentally friendly, and more flexible,
they can be more effectively integrated into urban life and city planning. Vertical Urban Factory
explores how these design changes have been and continue to be applied, complementing its
luminary text with a wealth of full-color photography. A studious resource created especially for
aspiring and practicing professionals, Vertical Urban Factory is especially recommended for
college library architecture collections.
The Language Studies Shelf
The Vulgate of Mark with the Synoptic Parallels
Dale A. Grote
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
www.bolchazy.com
9780865168350 $29.00 amazon.com
The Vulgate of Mark with the Synoptic Parallels is a text especially for intermediate Latin
students. Presenting Latin passages from the gospels of Matthew and Luke, along with historical
and grammatical notes, The Vulgate of Mark with the Synoptic Parallels encourages students not
only practice their comprehension of Latin vocabulary and grammar, but also to think critically
about the texts they study. Notes, a complete Latin-to-English glossary, a map of sites mentioned
in the synoptics, and much more round out this accessible, student-friendly resource.
The Human Sexuality Shelf
Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy
Andrew P. Smiler, PhD
Magination Press
PO Box 92984, Washington, DC 20090-2984
9781433820458 $14.95 www.maginationpress.com
Even though Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy is written especially for
young men, it is filled with practical, invaluable wisdom for readers of all ages and both genders.
Developmental psychologist Andrew P. Smiler, PhD gives the lowdown on asking someone out,
the demands of a long-term relationship, the critical importance of consent (giving or receiving)
in sexual situations, masturbation and partnered sex, how to stay safe, gender roles and sexual
orientation, and more. "Birth control pills aren't fool-proof. If a girl forgets to take the pill for a
day or two, even though she knows - or expects - to have sex that day, she isn't protected against
pregnancy. If a girl is also taking antibiotics or other medications, the effectiveness of the pill
might decrease." Highly recommended, for public and school library collections, and a
"must-read" for teenagers everywhere.
Learning Good Consent
Edited by Cindy Crabb
AK Press
370 Ryan Ave. #100, Chico, CA 95973
9781849352468 $13.95 www.akpress.org
Learning Good Consent: On Healthy Relationships and Survivor Support is an anthology of brief
writings for teens and adults about human sexuality and the importance of consent. Sexual
relationships are fraught with perils. The harsh realities of sexual abuse/violence have lifelong
consequences. Learning Good Consent discusses ways to stay safe, the importance of delivering
and recognizing clear, unambiguous consent, the difficulties unique to sharing a relationship with
a survivor of sexual abuse or assault, and much more. Learning Good Consent is a "must-read"
for young adults, and worthy of the highest recommendation for personal reading lists as well as
public and school library collections.
The Genealogy Shelf
American Place Names of Long Ago
Gilbert S. Bahn
Genealogical Publishing Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21211
9780806315577 $35.00 www.genealogical.com
American Place Names of Long Ago is a genealogical listing outdated American place names,
sorted by state/territory, as collected from an 1898 atlas published by George F. Cram. A brief
introduction offers a modicum of guidance, but nearly all of American Place Names of Long Ago
consists of the lists themselves. American Place Names of Long Ago is a solid primary resource
for genealogical reference libraries.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
Constitutionalism, Executive Power, and the Spirit of Moderation
Edited by Giorgi Areshidze, Paul O. Carrese, and Suzanna Sherry
State University of New York Press
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246-0001
9781438460413 $95.00 www.sunypress.edu
Intended for advanced students, researchers, and professionals, Constitutionalism, Executive
Power, and the Spirit of Moderation is an anthology of scholarly essays by learned authors about
constitutional, legal, and philosophical subjects. Individual writings include "Is Judicialization
Good for Democracy?", "The Necessary and the Good in Lincoln's Wartime Reconstruction
Policy", "Tocqueville on Liberal Democracy and the Philosophy of Moderation", and much
more. Extensive essay-specific notes round out this critical anthology, highly recommended for
college library Judicial Studies collections. "We most regret the cases inwhich the Supreme
Court failed to prevent constitutional majorities from making serious constitutional mistakes. If
we wish to avoid such regrets in the future, we should encourage more judicial activism, not
less."
The Crafts Shelf
LaFosse & Alexander's Essential Book of Origami
Michael G. LaFosse & Richard L. Alexander
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
www.tuttlepublishing.com
9784805312681, $16.95, PB, 96pp, www.amazon.com
Origami ("ori" being a Japanese word meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper") is the art of
paper folding. The collaborative work of Michael G. LaFosse (an origami artist for decades, and
is considered a leading authority and master of the art) and Richard L. Alexander (the co-founder
of the Origamido Studio with Michael G. LaFosse in 1996), "LaFosse & Alexander's Essential
Book of Origami: The Complete Guide for Everyone" is a complete course of instruction that is
an ideal do-it-yourself introduction to the Japanese art of paper folding. Profusely illustrated,
"LaFosse & Alexander's Essential Book of Origami" is a compilation of sixteen step-by-step
presented lessons for a wide variety of origami creations that are thoroughly 'user friendly' in
tone, content, and presentation. Enthusiastically recommended, it should be noted that "LaFosse
& Alexander's Essential Book of Origami" is enhanced with the inclusion of an instructional
DVD.
The Art of Paper Flowers
Bobby Pearce
Creative Publishing International
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1722
www.quartoknows.com
9781589239364, $26.99, HC, 192pp, www.amazon.com
Paper is pretty much the least expensive craft material you'll find. It's also one of the most
versatile. With a pile of colored sheets, a pair of scissors, and "The Art of Paper Flowers:
Creating Realistic Blossoms from Ordinary Papers" by Bobby Pearce, anyone can now create
gorgeous bouquets to give away or keep for themselves. "Offering a complete course of
instruction, "The Art of Paper Flowers" provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for
creating beautiful roses, orchids, tulips, and more, and all completely out of paper. There are
thirty-five flowers showcased in this instructive compendium, and each pattern is accompanied
by a complete list of materials required, step-by-step instructions for creating the flower, original
paper-folding techniques from the author, full-size patterns, and color photos for reference.
Enhanced throughout with interesting bits of trivia, myths, or folklore for each delicate flower,
"The Art of Paper Flowers", also includes a foreword by Rosie O'Donnell. Thoroughly 'user
friendly' in tone, content, organization and presentation, "The Art of Paper Flowers" is an
extraordinary and enthusiastically recommended addition to community library DIY Crafts
instructional collections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that "The Art of Paper
Flowers" is also available in a Kindle format ($12.99).
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Rabbit Breeds
Lynn M. Stone
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781612126029 $10.95 www.storey.com
Illustrated with full-color photography on almost every other page, Rabbit Breeds is a pocket-
sized reference featuring 49 different breeds of rabbit. Each breed is profiled with a list of quick
facts about its country of origin, year recognized as a distinct breed, average weight, body type,
fur type, colors and more, as well as a brief text passage about the breed's history and usage.
Rabbit Breeds is an excellent identification resource for anyone involved in rabbit husbandry or
pet shows, and also a delight for rabbit fans to simply page through.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and Injury Prevention
Aliana Kim
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley CA 94703-3440
www.ulyssespress.com
9781612435534, $12.95, PB, 104pp, www.amazon.com
Aliana Kim is a kinesiologist, biologist, licensed massage therapist, registered yoga teacher,
CrossFit level 1, and gymnastics trainer. In Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and Injury Prevention:
An Easy, At-Home Guide for Overcoming Common Strains, Pains and Conditions" Kim draws
upon her years of experience and expertise to provide clear step-by-step instructions supported by
helpful photos on how to tape the most common injuries and conditions anywhere on the body
for a wide variety of medical purposes including: Neck pain; Frozen shoulder; Bicep strain;
Tennis elbow; Wrist sprain; Tight IT band; ACL/MCL sprains; Achilles tendonitis; Ankle sprain;
Plantar fasciitis. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in content, organization and presentation,
"Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and Injury Prevention" is unreservedly recommended for
personal, family, professional, community, college, and university library Health/Medical
instructional reference collections in general, and Kinesiology supplemental studies reading lists
in particular. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and
Injury Prevention" is also available in a Kindle format ($7.61).
The Agriculture Shelf
A Farmer's Guide To Corn Diseases
Kiersten Wise, et al.
APS Press
3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121
http://www.apsnet.org
9780890544549, $29.95, 168pp, www.shopapspress.org
One of the largest and most important cash crops in American agriculture, corn is a large grain
plant that was first domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mexico about 10,000 years ago and
has since come to be a food staple for the entire world for humans and domesticated animals.
There are six major types of corn: dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet
corn. "A Farmer's Guide To Corn Diseases" is a complete course of instruction on corn diseases
and disorders. Profusely illustrated and exceptionally well organized and regionally presented, "A
Farmer's Guide To Corn Diseases" with general information on the impact of corn diseases; the
diagnosis corn diseases; and offering comprehensive chapters on folic and aboveground diseases;
crown and root disease; stalk rots; ear rots; and noninfectious diseases. Of special note is the
chapter covering fijiviruses, maize streak, late wilt, and Asian downy mildews. Enhanced with a
chapter covering the use of a hand lens, microscopic images, and creating a moist chamber, "A
Farmer's Guide To Corn Diseases" also features a two page Glossary and an eight page Index. "A
Farmer's Guide To Corn Diseases" will prove to be an invaluable and core addition to
professional and academic library Agricultural Reference collections in general, and Corn
instructional supplemental studies reading lists in particular.
A Farmer's Guide To Soybean Diseases
Daren Mueller, et al.
APS Press
3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121
http://www.apsnet.org
9780890544556, $29.95, 160pp, www.shopapspress.org
Soybeans are edible bean which have numerous uses for both human and animal consumption.
The plant, classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization, produces significantly more protein per acre than most other uses of land. It is one
of the most important cash crops in American agriculture. Profusely illustrated, informed and
informative, "A Farmer's Guide To Soybean Diseases" begins with a chapter on how farmers can
use the information in this manual to best advantage in understanding and dealing with soybean
diseases and disorders. "A Farmer's Guide To Soybean Diseases" covers diagnostics of soybean
problems, then rooting out and stemming soybean diseases. Also covered are noninfectious
soybean disorders. Of special note is the chapter devoted to Diseases of Quarantine (Bacterila
Tan Spot and Red Leaf Blotch). The concluding chapter covers using a hand lens, looking at
microscopic images, and creating a moist chamber. Enhanced with the inclusion of a two page
Glossary, six pages of Image Credit, and a thirteen page Index, "A Farmer's Guide To Soybean
Diseases" is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, college, and
university library Agricultural reference collections in general, and Soybean supplemental studies
reading lists in particular.
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