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Origins
Geoffrey Blundell
Double Storey
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
1770130403, $32.95
All science has pointed to the start of Homo sapiens in the continent of Africa and a great
migration outward. "Origins: The Story of the Emergence of Humans and Humanity in Africa" is
an analysis of the rise of humanity from its African roots, as the cradle of civilization. From the
start of human creativity, to early tools they created, and the beginnings of culture. A thoughtful
collection of insight into Africa's special role as humanity's starting point, "Origins" proves an
intriguing and very educational read that shouldn't be overlooked.
Spirit of the Sword
Steve Shackleford
Krause Publications
700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990-0001
9781440211560, $24.99, www.krausebooks.com
The sword is majestic, and is much a work of art as it is a tool for war. "Spirit of the Sword: A
Celebration of Artistry and Craftsmanship" analyzes the artistry and craft that goes into the
swords around the world, explaining why such a weapon still holds fresh in the minds of many.
Both Europe and Asia embraced the sword, and the cultural clash still creates new designs today.
Looking at not only the craft, but the craftsmen, "Spirit of the Sword" is a fine coffee table book
for anyone who loves the craft and respects the craftsmen.
Food Chains: From Farmyard to Shopping Cart
Warren Belasco and Roger Horowitz, editors
University of Pennsylvania Press
3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4112
9780812221343 $26.50 www.upenn.edu/pennpress 1-800-537-5487
Food Chains: From Farmyard to Shopping Cart is an anthology of scholarly essays by learned
authors discussing assorted aspects of the history of food production and distribution. Individual
case studies include "Provisioning Man's Best Friend", about the inception of the commercial pet
food industry; "Wheeling One's Groceries around the Store" about the invention and popularity
of the modern grocery cart; "Trading Quality, Producing Value" about crabmeat and the global
seafood trade; and more. Food Chains is a thoughtful collection examining facets of an
increasingly important issue as human population puts an ever-increasing demand on the amount
of food the world needs to sustain itself today. Highly recommended especially for college library
collections.
The Vampire Book, third edition
J. Gordon Melton
Visible Ink
43311 Joy Road #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
9781578592814, $29.95, www.visibleinkpress.com
The vampire and its undead brethren have been captivating the imagination of the world for
decades. "The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead" looks into the history of the
vampire and the third edition discusses what it has evolved into with programs like True Blood
and the Twilight Saga. From true history to the first appearances in literature to becoming pop
culture phenomena, and so much more, "The Vampire Book" is a complete and comprehensive
guide to the trope, everything that has led to it, and where it's going.
International And Language Education For A Global Future
David S. Wiley & Robert S. Glew, editors
Michigan State University Press
Manly Miles Building, Suite 25, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
www.msupress.msu.edu
9780870139840, $48.95, www.amazon.com
In the Twenty-First Century we are living and working in a world of nation states that are more
interdependently global than ever before in human history. "International and Language
Education for a Global Future: Fifty Years of U.S. Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs" is the
collaboratively compiled and edited work of David S. Wiley (Professor of Sociology at Michigan
State University) and Robert S. Glew (Director of the Center for Advanced Study of International
Development and an Associate Professor at Michigan State University). This 502-page
compendium is comprised of an informed and informative introduction followed by 15
contributed articles whose focus is on the role and impact of Title VI and Fulbright-Hays
programs promoting national and global security; the impact of language studies and the teaching
of minor languages; the significance of Title VI with respect to education legislation; as well as
international issues relevant to Title VI programs including global competition, accessing,
benchmarking and assessment. Of special note are the two contributions specific to the future of
Title VI and Fulribht-Hays programs. Enhanced with five appendices, background information
on the contributors, and a comprehensive index, "International and Language Education for a
Global Future" is a work of seminal scholarship and a highly prized addition to governmental and
academic reference library collections.
Virtual Reality, third edition
Jerome Iglowitz
Privately Published
9780984528509, $42.16, www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded third edition, "Virtual Reality: Consciousness Really Explained!" is a 606-page compendium of the research, study, thought, and contemplations of Jerome Iglowitz whose focus is on exploring, detailing, and understanding the relationship of the human mind to the human brain. Reading "Virtual Reality" is very much like sitting in on a genuinely personalized and thoroughly engaging series of lectures. Insightful, challenging, occasionally iconoclastic, and always interesting, "Virtual Reality" is especially recommended as a unique reading experience for anyone trying to understand just what makes the human mind -- human.
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper
Midwest
Dave Williams
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House, 119 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
Chicago Distribution Center (distrubutor)
11030 S. Langley Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
9781587299025, $14.00, www.uiowapress.org
When breeding plants, one has to keep a sharp eye out for details. "The Tallgrass Prairie Center
Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest" is a guide for evaluating the
tallgrass of the Upper Midwest region, full of many different breeds of grass. Included are full
color photos and diagrams outlining distinguishing characteristics of these plants. For anyone
studying these plants for interest, gardening, or other, use, "The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to
Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest" will prove to be a valuable
resource.
The Christian Studies Shelf
You Are What You See
Scott Nehring
RightLine
1832 Winding Trail Rd., New Richmond, WI 54017
9780984439522, $27.95
Cinema is a massive part of the modern culture, and they have a massive impact on the world as
it is today. "You Are What You See: Watching Movies Through a Christian Lens" delves into the
importance of movies to culture, and what they mean to a Christian family. These stories follow
much of the same pattern as Biblical stories and carry much of the same moral weight. A
thoughtful discussion of movies and what they mean to Christian morality, "You Are What You
See" is worth considering for the pondering Christian.
Dying to Live
Clayton King
Harvest House
990 Owen Loop North, Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
9780736926539, $13.99, www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Death is the ultimate outcome, and it's up to you to make it a worthy outcome. "Dying to Live:
Abandoning Yourself to God's Bold Paradox" is a guide encouraging people to live a more
principled life that encourages living to be a better person and of God, instead of for worldly
possessions and goals. Passion for faith and a higher goal of life, "Dying to Live" is a read that
may inspire many to a more divine life style.
Meeting the Messiah
Kara Lessen Oliver
Upper Room Books
1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
9780835810296, $14.00, www.upperroom.org
Advent is a time to re-evaluate one's faith and make it stronger. "Meeting the Messiah: Scriptures
for the Advent Season" is a Christian guide to advent that provides much thought and scripture
for readers in assisting them during the time of advent and Jesus's birth. With simple reflections
and plenty of things to ponder, "Meeting the Messiah" is a top pick for any advent-observing
Christian.
The Complete Gospels, fourth edition
Robert J. Miller, editor
Polebridge Press
PO Box 7268, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
www.polebridgepress.com
9781598150186, $35.00, www.amazon.com
All Christians are well acquainted with the four gospels of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark,
Luke, John). Roman Catholics are also familiar with the apocryphal gospels in their version of
the Bible that is absent from the King James edition and most other Protestant versions of the
Bible. Now in an expanded and updated fourth edition, "The Complete Gospels" as deftly
compiled and knowledgeably edited by Robert J. Miller offers new translations of the four New
Testament gospels; the Gospels of Thomas, Judas, and Mary; the Q Gospel; the Mystical Gospel
of Mark; the Infancy Gospels of James and Thomas; the Egerton Gospel; the Gospel
Oxrhynchus; the Gospels of the Hebrews, the Ebionites, and the Nazoreans. Enhanced with the
inclusion of an extensive glossary, "The Complete Gospels" also offers nineteen informed and
informative essays ranging from 'The Synoptic Puzzle' to 'Lost Gospels And "Non-Gospels". Of
special note are eight black-and-white illustrations. An impressive work of meticulous and
detailed scholarship, "The Complete Gospels" is a strongly recommended addition to personal,
academic, and community library Christian Studies reference collections. Also highly
recommended for Christian Studies supplemental reading lists from Polebridge Press is Harold
W. Attridge's "The Acts Of Thomas" (9781598150216, $18.00) and "Such Is Life!: A Close
Encounter With Ecclesiastes" (9781598150230, $20.00).
The Folklore Shelf
America's Folklorist: B.A. Botkin and American Culture
Lawrence Rodgers and Jerrold Hirsch, editors
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141114 $34.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
America's Folklorist: B.A. Botkin and American Culture is an anthology of essays by learned
authors concerning the work of folklorist, writer, editor, regionalist, and cultural activist
Benjamin Albert Botkin (1901-1975), an American intellectual known for his work with the
Federal Writers' Project during the New Deal, the Writers' Unit of the Library of Congress
Project, and the Archive of American Folksong. Botkin labored to collect, disseminate, and
preserve America's folk-cultural heritage; individual essays examine different aspects of his
lifelong passion, from "Benjamin Botkin and Play-Party Scholarship in America" to "Lore for the
Folk: Benjamin A. Botkin and the Development of Folklore Scholarship in America". A
selection of essays and poems by Botkin himself round out this superb collection for college
library American history and folklore studies shelves. Also highly recommended from the
University of Oklahoma Press is the exceptional biography "A Pair of Shootists: The Wild West
Story of S.F. Cody and Maud Lee" (9780806141497, $29.95).
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Little Big World
Jeffrey Hammond
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House, 119 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781587299100 $22.95 www.uiowapress.org 1-800-621-2736
Little Big World: Collecting Louis Marx and the American Fifties is the memoir of a true
collector. Author Jeffrey Hammond never intended to start a collection of themed playsets
originally produced by the Louis Marx Toy Company, yet the desire settled upon him, leading
him to scour websites for leads to new prize pieces from the company's dozens of playsets. Little
Big World is far more than a purchasing odyssey, however; the story blends the author's
childhood memories of the fifties with reflections on the drastic changes in American culture,
and insights into the role toys play as springboards for the imagination, in both children and
adults. Little Big World also examines the dark side of nostalgia, and does not shy from the dark
side of fifties culture - or its lasting repercussions on those who lived it. A balanced blend of
memory, journey, philosophy, and revelation, Little Big World is extraordinarily absorbing and
highly recommended.
The Biography Shelf
A King's Ransom
Simon Burrows
Continuum
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 704, New York, NY 10038
9780826619897, $29.95
The worst of us are the most interesting of us. "A King's Ransom: The Life of Charles Theveneau
de Morande, Blackmailer, Scandalmonger, & Master-Spy" tells the story of this particularly
unsavory individual who endured the wrath of much of late eighteenth century Europe for his
actions. Throughout many wars, his story is one of intriguing scandal and manipulation, the very
antithesis of high society of the day. "A King's Ransom" is an exciting read that shouldn't be
overlooked for anyone looking for a story of interesting history's unsung heroes.
Perfectly Amanda
Beckey Burgoyne
Five Star Publications
4696 W. Tyson Street, Chandler, AZ 85226
9781589851634, $29.95, www.perfectlyamanda.com
An icon of one of the longest running shows on television, Amanda Blake made her legend as
Miss Kitty. "Perfectly Amanda: Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty, To Dodge and Beyond" tells the life
story of the Gunsmoke veteran who made her own way in life, carrying over the charm of her
character. An adventurous life with plenty of twists and turns both on and off the set, Beckey
Burgoyne tells her story, peppered with photographs throughout. "Perfectly Amanda" is an
intriguing read, and one not to be missed for Hollywood biography collections.
Phil Trajetta
Franco Sciannameo
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
9781576471876, $58.00
True artists create with something to believe in. "Phil Trajetta (1777-1854): Patriot, Musician,
Immigrant" looks at this Italian opera composer's life. Born in Naples, he was raised and
classically educated, but took up the call of political activism. His actions however, left him
fleeing his beloved homeland for America, where he continued his work and became an early
American composer of some note, but never forgetting his political beliefs and push for social
justice as an American immigrant. Franco Sciannameo looks equally deep into Trajetta's work
and his life, and provides a compelling picture of the individual. "Phil Trajetta" is a solid addition
to any music or general biography collection, very highly recommended.
The Best of Intentions: Unforeseen Circumstances
Laurence P. Keenan
Jetty House
c/o Peter E. Randall, Publisher
PO Box 4726, Portsmouth, NH 03802-4726
9780981789873 $28.50 www.perpublisher.com
The Best of Intentions: Unforeseen Circumstances is the memoir of an Irish-American family.
The primary focus is on the parents of author Laurence P. Keenan, although the scope of the true
story ranges from the 1920s to the 1970s. Living in an Irish-American neighborhood near an
industrial factory, the family weathered the tough times of the Great Depression, the demands of
the war years, and the astonishing societal transformations of the postwar era. Sixteen pages of
vintage photographs enhance this absorbing tour of the ups and downs, trials, tribulations,
setbacks, and accomplishments of daily life in twentieth-century America.
In A Heartbeat
Leigh Anne & Sean Tuohy
Henry Holt
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
B&B Media Group (publicity)
109 South Main Street, Corsicana, TX 75110
9780805093384, $24.00, www.ttbbmedia.com
Behind every story is another story. "In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving" is a
memoir from Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, the parents of Michael Tuohy, known for his own
inspiring memoir, 'The Blind Side'. Their story of wanting to raise a charitable Christian family
and how their white family did not hesitate to adopt a black child in need, it is a tale of Christian
values that the couple hopes to inspire others in their lives. "In a Heartbeat" is a must for those
looking for a feel good memoir or fans of 'The Blind Side'.
Maria's Journey
Ramon Arredondo & Trisha Arredondo
Indiana Historical Society Press
450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
9780871952868, $19.95, www.indianahistory.org
The first half of the twentieth century was a time of rapid change. "Maria's Journey" tells the
story of Maria Perez, a young Mexican woman whose life brought her into arranged marriage and
immigration to America changed her life from living in poverty to living a good life in Indiana,
years later. One woman's chronicles through many changes and wars, "Maria's Journey" is a
fascinating read and a must for anyone looking for a story of American immigration.
Bound Like Grass
Ruth McLaughlin
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141374 $24.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
Bound Like Grass: A Memoir from the Western High Plains is the true-life testimony of author
Ruth McLaughlin, who grew up in the 1950s on an impoverished Montana homestead. Her
parents struggled with the challenge of raising four children, including two disabled sisters; food
was scarce, and life was hard. The farm barely produced enough to allow the family to survive,
and even the milk they drank was sour when the cows ate flowering biscuitroot. The difficult
conditions prompted ingenuity and thrift, as well as sheer endurance in Ruth and her family.
When she finally left the homestead behind, she had some difficulty adapting to a relatively
abundant modern world, and her connection to the prairie land remains though her days of
near-starvation have long since passed. Bound Like Grass is a thought-provoking and compelling
memoir of good times, bad times, and enduring ties to the earth and to family, highly
recommended.
Going to Windward
Robert A. Mosbacher Sr. with James G. McGrath
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843-4354
9781603442213 $30.00 www.tamu.edu/upress 1-800-826-8911
Going to Windward: A Mosbacher Family Memoir is the memoir of amateur sailing champion
and the George W. Bush administration's Secretary of Commerce Robert A. Mosbacher Sr. - a
man whom Bush has personally credited as being critically responsible for aiding his ascent to
the presidency. Mosbacher's brings the reader on a vivid tour of his memories from seeing New
York City with his father in the 1930s, to his discovery of a tremendous natural gas field in the
1950s, to his increasing immersion in the complex and constantly shifting world of politics. His
vignettes regale, enlighten, and entertain, in this excellent page-turner.
The Civil War Shelf
A Small but Spartan Band
Zack C. Waters and James C. Edmonds
The University of Alabama Press
PO Box 870380, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0380
9780817316792 $29.95 www.uapress.ua.edu 1-800-621-2736
A Small but Spartan Band: The Florida Brigade in Lee's Army of Northern Virginia is an
in-depth study of the Florida units that served in Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia
during the American Civil War. Chapters recount meticulous historical and military details, from
events at the Battle of Seven Pines and Seven Days to the Second Bull Run and Antietam, to
Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, to Gettysburg, the retreat from Pennsylvania, and the war's
denouement up to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. A balanced and scholarly accounting,
assembled through exhaustive research and enhanced with extensive notes, a bibliography, and
an index, A Small but Spartan Band is an excellent contribution to American Civil War reference
shelves.
The Agricultural Studies Shelf
Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees
Malcolm T. Sanford & Richard E. Bonney
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781603425506 $19.95 www.storey.com 1-800-827-8673
University of Florida Extension Beekeeping Specialist Malcolm T. Sanford has combined his
expertise with the late Richard E. Bonney's foundational "Beekeeping and Hive Management"
instructional to create Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, a straightforward introduction to
the craft and art of keeping and managing beehives for honey. Although intended especially to
help neophytes get up to speed, Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees is solid and thorough
enough to offer plenty of tips, tricks, and techniques that long-time veterans will appreciate.
Chapters address the necessary preparatory steps (from researching local community laws about
bees to acquiring and learning how to use protective equipment to keeping emergency remedies
for bee stings on hand and more), how to install a colony (two colonies are recommended for
beginners, in case one colony suffers disaster), prevent diseases, harvest honey crops, and much
more. "In rural areas, ensure that livestock are not located nearby (some tend to use beehives as
scratching posts). Horses are a particular problem. Their odor seems to offend bees, and when
stinging starts, horses often react violently and can injure themselves."
Plant Bacteriology
Clarence I. Kado
The American Phytopathological Society
3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55121
9780890543887 $139.95
Plant Bacteriology is a scholarly, scientific compendium of the latest known information about
bacterial diseases affecting modern plants, from agricultural crops to wild growth. Written for
intermediate to advanced students and experts in the field, Plant Bacteriology's chapters cover
"Evolution of Bacterial Pathogens", "Rapid Necrotizing Diseases", "Asymptomatic and Latent
Infections", "Epidemiology and Control of Bacterial Plant Diseases", and much more. Full-color
photographs illustrate this studious, meticulously researched and detailed text, ideal for specialist
and college library collections.
Science and Technology of Organic Farming
Allen V. Barker
CRC Press
Suite 300, 6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781439816127 $69.95 www.crcpress.com
Science and Technology of Organic Farming is an in-depth, no-nonsense handbook for anyone
seriously interested in organic farming, covering the scientific basis for it, the technology it
requires to obtain a sufficient yield, information to counter widespread myths, and more.
Chapters thoroughly cover the foundational aspects of organic farming: composting, cover crops,
farm manures, controlling weeds/insects/disease, and more. A handful of black-and-white
illustrations enhance this excellent text highly recommended for self-study, agriculture
coursework, or personal reference among veterans in the field.
The Political Science Shelf
Political Writings, 1953-1993
Maurice Blanchot
Translated with introduction by Zakir Paul
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
9780823229987 $28.00 www.fordhampress.com
Skillfully translated from the original French by Zakir Paul, Maurice Blanchot's Political
Writings, 1953-1993 is an anthology of philosopher Maurice Blanchot's political writings - many
of which were written anonymously and signed collectively, in response to current events.
Individual topics include the right to insubordination during the French-Algerian War, the
creation of the Berlin Wall, repression in Eastern Europe, and personal insights concerning the
ideas of Heidegger, Levinas, Robart Antelme, and more. The writings are scholarly, measured,
and serious in tone, even though Blanchot himself was never an academic and published much of
his life's work in periodicals. An insightful window into the politics of France in the decades
after the Second World War, Political Writings 1953-1993 is a welcome addition to political
science shelves and highly recommended for college library collections. "There is no good
nationalism. Nationalism always tends to assimilate and unify everything, all values; that is why
it ends up being exclusive and fundamentalist, which is to say, the only value."
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State
Linda S. Godfrey
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
9780811736367 $10.95 www.stackpolebooks.com 1-800-732-3669
Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State lives up to its title with
a cornucopia of Wisconsin's paranormal legends, from the witches of the Wisconsin Dells to
spirits haunting the State Capitol, Rocky the Rock Lake Monster, to stories of space aliens (with
an affection for pancakes!) and the ghost of the murderous gangster John Dillinger. These
exciting ghost stories are perfect for campfire reading, enhancing scary Halloween parties, or
simply sending shivers down one's spine anytime. Highly recommended!
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Enough!
Chonyi Taylor
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393447, $16.95, www.snowlionpub.com
Addictions are hard to break; it's part of the definition. "Enough!: A Buddhist Approach to
Finding Release from Addictive Patterns" is a Buddhist approach designed to help readers find
their own break from their addictions and help others break theirs through the principles of
Buddhism, with its emphasis on moderation and balance in life. Blending enlightenment and
other ideas, "Enough!" is a fine and inspirational read that shouldn't be overlooked.
Essential Buddhism
Diane Morgan
Praeger Publishers
c/o ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9780313384523, $44.95, www.amazon.com
Buddhism is one of the world's great faiths. Here in the United States there are an estimated 2.4
millions Buddhists. "Essential Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice" by
Diane Morgan (Adjunct Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Wilson College, Chambersburg,
Pennsylvania) is a 245-page compendium providing an informed and informative introduction to
the manifold aspects of Buddhist philosophy, beliefs, practices, traditions, and writings.
Appropriate for both students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in Buddhism,
"Essential Buddhism" provides a biography of the Buddha, as well as covering such issues as
Buddhist metaphysics, ethics, the Tantra, Zen, and so much more. Enhanced with both
illustrative stories and koans, all the diverse traditions within Buddhism are identified, making
"Essential Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Belief and Practice" a core addition to
personal, school, and community library Buddhist Studies instructional reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
The Flower of Chinese Buddhism
Daisaku Ikeda, author
Burton Watson, translator
Middleway Press
606 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
9780977924547 $14.95 www.middlewaypress.com
Part of the Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism series, The Flower of Chinese Buddhism
chronicles the history of how Buddhism came to China, brought by traders and monks via the
silk road, and how distinct Chinese schools of Buddhist thought came to be established
(including the Tiantai school, which would later have a profound impact in Japan). Chapters
further follow how Buddhism declined in China after brutal persecution during the tenth century,
the deeds of notable Chinese Buddhist leaders of history, and the role of Buddhism in Chinese
society. An excellent, carefully researched chronicle, "The Flower of Chinese Buddhism" is a
must-have for Buddhist studies shelves. Also highly recommended are the other volumes in the
series, "The Living Buddha: An Interpretive Biography" (9780977924523, $14.95) and
"Buddhism: The First Millennium" (9780977924530, $14.95).
The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhist
Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393553 $15.95 www.SnowLionPub.com 1-800-950-0313
Written by the founders and directors of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center (a worldwide
Buddhist meditation and study network), The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the
Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhist explains how to cultivate intellect, understanding, and
compassion in oneself in order to bring out one's true nature, in accordance with the Tibetan
Buddhist Nyingma ("ancient") tradition. The Buddhist Path teaches readers methods for
meditation including tantric techniques of visualization, mantra, and formless meditation, as well
as explaining how the mind functions and describing primordial human nature. Accessible to
readers of all backgrounds, The Buddhist Path is an excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhist
practice, whether for practitioners, potential practitioners, or researchers of the Nyingma
tradition. Highly recommended especially for Buddhist studies shelves.
The Native American Shelf
Cave Rock
Matthew S. Makley and Michael J. Makley
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874178272 $24.95 www.unpress.nevada.edu
Matthew S. Makley (Assistant Professor of History, Metropolitan State College in Denver) and
Michael J. Makley present Cave Rock: Climbers, Courts, and a Washoe Indian Sacred Place, the
chronicle of a recent, drawn-out dispute between the small Nevada tribe of the Washoe Indians
and athletes backed by influential corporations, over the destiny of Cave Rock. The Washoe
consider Cave Rock to be a sacred place; yet athletes and corporations sought to transform it into
a world-class rock-climbing site. Their legal battle culminated in an unprecedented 2007 ruling
blocking sport climbing on Cave Rock. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this
thoughtful, evenhanded accounting of a groundbreaking court case.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
New Essays in American Jewish History
Pamela S. Nadell, Jonathan D. Sarna & Lance J. Sussman, editors
KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306-6316
9781602801486 $49.50 www.ktav.com
Published in commemoration with the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the American
Jewish Archives, New Essays in American Jewish History offers twenty-two scholarly articles,
recently written by a diversity of learned authors. Individual essays include "The Democratization
of American Judaism", "Rethinking the History of Nonobservance as an American Orthodox
Jewish Lifestyle", "The Postwar Pursuit of American Jewish History and the Memory of the
Holocaust", "Telling the American Story: Yiddish and the Narratives of Children of Immigrants",
and many more. Extensive notes and an index round out this worthy contribution to Judaic
Studies shelves, highly recommended especially for college library collections.
The Photography Shelf
Inside the Egyptian Museum with Zahi Hawass
Zahi Hawass
The American University in Cairo Press
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
9789774163647, $49.95
Few ancient cultures have captivated the imagination as much as the Egyptians have. "Inside the Egyptian Museum with Zahi Hawass" is a photography collection taking readers on a full color journey through the Egyptian Museum in its home country of Egypt. Zahi Hawass, along with the rich and detailed full color photographs of Sandro Vannini, provides a beautiful exploration of what the museum has to offer, explaining some of the history behind many artifacts. A perfect gift for the Egyptophile or just an excellent coffee table book, "Inside the Egyptian Museum with Zahi Hawass" is an excellent pick that should not be missed.
Then & Now: The Bronx
Kathleen A. McAuley and Gary Hermalyn
Arcadia Publishing
420 Wando Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
9780738573151 $21.99 www.arcadiapublishing.com
Part of Arcadia Publishing's excellent "Then & Now" series, Then & Now: The Bronx is a
showcase of vintage, black-and-white photographs capturing history, flavor and character of one
of New York's most well-known boroughs, named after the nearby Bronx River. Each image is
accompanied by a detailed caption that adds context and insight to the memorable photograph
itself. Most of the images in "Then & Now: The Bronx" were taken during the first two-thirds of
the twentieth century; all reveal a telltale glimpse of America's vibrant past. Highly
recommended. "An aerial photograph of the Freedomland Amusement Park site shows the
property contoured into the shape of the continental United States. Although the amusement park
lasted a brief time - ground-breaking took place in 1959, it declared bankruptcy in September
1964, and was torn down early 1965 - Freedomland holds some very fond memories for many
New York-area baby boomers. The location of the park is now occupied by Co-op City and the
Bay Plaza Shopping Center."
The Genealogy Shelf
Barksdale Chronicles in America, Volume 1
Robert Groves
Author House
1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47403-5161
9781452059969 $15.99 www.authorhouse.com
Barksdale Chronicles in America, Volume 1: The Stories of John Hickerson and Hickerson
Barksdale is a simple, straightforward genealogical chronicle of the history of the Barksdale
family in the early New World. Passages are brief, drawing upon data from censuses and other
records to summarize the births, deaths, marriages, and other highlights of individual members'
lives - often within the length of just a few sentences. The result is a composite picture of how a
family lived, loved, and changed over time - from surviving through agriculture to embarking on
new lives in merchandising and manufacturing, to playing key roles in shaping their local
communities. An excellent, businesslike family chronicle and genealogical reference.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Warlord of Io
James Turner
SLG Publishing
577 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
9781593621957 $14.95 www.slgcomic.com
Warlord of Io is an engaging, science fiction graphic novel with appeal for readers of all ages and
backgrounds. The young prince Zing is slated to inherit the gigantic space empire of Io, but he
prefers playing video games to being responsible for billions of subjects! When Emperor Zoz
retires, Zing struggles with instigating drastic social reforms (mostly to impress his friend Moxy
Comet!) and is served a military coup for his trouble. Does Zing have the potential to be a great
warlord and leader of people? Or is he capable of becoming an ever greater type of ruler? Or will
the mess of galactic politics ultimately drown him? The slick, cartoony, black-and-white artwork
has a strong, futuristic feel to it and brings this ultimate ruler's coming-of-age narrative to life.
The result is a real treat, highly recommended for sci-fi fans.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Pot and How to Use It
Roger Ebert
Andrews McMeel publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
9780740791420, $14.99, www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Who could have guessed that film critic Roger Ebert has turned the rice cooker into a powerful cooking tool? "The Pot and How to Use It: The Mystery and Romance of the Rice Cooker" is a cookbook by Roger Ebert, as he gives readers a guide to the rice cooker and how to use it to the fullest as a tool for greater health. With plenty of recipes and verbals sparring with people he's encountered online on the subject of cooking, "The Pot and How to Use It" is an entertaining useful read about the lesser known of Ebert's favorite things: his rice cooker.
Simply Lebanese
Lha'am Atalla
Garnet
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
1859641350, $39.95, www.garnetpublishing.co.uk
It features unique flavors with little else like it in the world. "Simply Lebanese" is a guide to
Lebanese cooking and the finer details of the style, to help readers prepare authentic Lebanese
food in their own home. With a glossary defining traditional Lebanese ingredients, and plenty of
recipes for many occasions, readers will see Lebanese takes on tomato soup, salads, as well as
original dishes such as Kibbeh makleih, and more. "Simply Lebanese" is a top pick for any
international cookbook collection.
Fix with a Mix Desserts
Betty Crocker
Wiley
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
9780470617991, $19.95, www.wileyptnews.com
Sure, the mix itself will come out delicious, but a little creativity can turn good into wonderful.
"Fix with a Mix Desserts: 100 Sensational Sweets Made Easy with a Mix" is a guide to turning
plain cookie, brownie, cake, and other pastry mixes into something greater and more creative.
The Betty Crocker labs encourage using their mixes to make more than the ordinary, with ideas
for desserts such as Candy-Topped Blossom cookies, midnight molten brownie, peanutty granola
cookies, and more, along with the added value of coupons, "Fix with a Mix Desserts" is a must
for those who want something special but aren't rolling in extra time.
The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook
Kim O' Donnel
DaCapo Press
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780738214016, $18.95, www.dacapopress.com
Faking it can be just as good as the real thing. "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook:
Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour" is a guide to those who can't get enough of meat,
but want to cut down on it all the same. Giving readers plenty of alternatives of what to sue for
substitutes to match or even sometimes surpass meat, she gives advice on everything from rice
dishes to vegetarian barbeque, and even plenty of recipes that don't involve emulating meat, but
being great all their own. "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook" is an original concept that will
help many carnivores help curb their habit.
The Book of Tapas
Simone & Ines Ortega
Phaidon
180 Varic Street, Fourteenth Floor, New York, NY 10014
9780714856131, $39.95, www.phaidon.com
Something light doesn't have to mean something simple. "The Book of Tapas" is a guide to the
wide array of Spanish tapas, or for the not Spanish inclined, appetizers and snacks. With 250
recipes making the most complex of recipes simple to make and easy to embrace for any level of
cook, these tapas range from recipes for the herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore, hot and cold
dishes, and so much more. With recipes like simple fired squid, Fisherman's rice, picadillos, and
more, and enhanced with full color photographs, "The Book of Tapas" is a must for anyone who
wants a bit of Spanish cooking in their life.
Asian Fusion
Chat Mingkwan
The Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
9781570672316 $14.95 www.thefarm.org/businesses/bpc.html 1-800-695-2241
Asian Fusion: A Culinary Odyssey of Vegan Recipes lives up to its title by offering a wealth of
delicious vegan recipes from a diversity of Asian cultures. Individual dishes hail from Japan,
Korea, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and more
exotic locales. From "Braised Pears in Sweet Wine", "Spicy Fruit Salad", and "Marinated
Lemongrass Tofu" to "Celebratory Golden Rice" and "Mushrooms in Tamarind Sauce", Asian
Fusion is a delectable tour de force of healthful tastes from the East. A handful of color
photographs illustrate this welcome addition to vegan cookbook collections.
Table For One
Camille Funk
Bonneville Books
c/o Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 West 700 South, Springville, Utah 84663
www.cedarfort.com
9781599554327, $16.99, www.amazon.com
When there is only yourself to cook for, it's all too easy to fall into a habit of fast food take out
alternating with microwaved fare. Now there's a much healthier (and delicious) alternative for
single people -- Camille Funk's "Table For One", a very nicely illustrated, 224-page compendium
of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for 'perfectly portioned meals' for a solo diner. From
soups and salads; to poultry, beef, and seafood entrees; to all manner of side dishes; to a roster of
truly impressive desserts, "Table For One" features easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for
turning basic ingredients into elegant dining experiences. Enhanced with both an Ingredient
Index and an Alphabetical Index, "Tale For One" is especially recommended for personal and
community library cookbook collections.
Fruitcake
Marie Rudisill
University of North Carolina Press
116 South Boundary Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3808
www.uncpress.unc.edu
9780807899304, $15.00, www.amazon.com
Despite its honorable origins in this country, beginning with our colonial forebears, the fruitcake
has become an underappreciated culinary joke. That's why Marie Rudisill's "Fruitcake: Heirloom
Recipes And Memories Of Truman Copte And Cousin Sook" is such a welcome little volume.
"Fruitcake" is an 80-page compendium of the history of the fruitcake followed by some rather
impressive 19th century fruitcake recipes taken from a family farm journal. Showcasing
twenty-three fruitcake recipes with their thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly', step-by-step
instructions, Marie Rudisill has elevated the fruitcake back into its rightful place as an American
culinary icon appropriate for anytime of the year.
Teen Cuisine
Matthew Locricchio
Marshall Cavendish Corporation
99 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
www.marshallcavendish.us
9780761457152, $22.95, www.amazon.com
Along with being able to read and write, one of the truly life-long skills children can be equipped
with is the ability to cook. All to often adolescence is a time of fast-food take-out alternating with
microwave fare. What is needed is something to engage teens with the sense of accomplishment
that comes from making a meal with their own hands that will be as delicious as it is nutritious.
That's where Matthew Locricchio's "Teen Cuisine" comes in. This superbly illustrated 207-page
compendium is an instructive collection of 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes of dishes that will
appeal to even the most discriminating appetites. From breakfast items like a Fresh Fruit
Tostados; to snacks such as a Yogurt and Cucumber Dip; to a variety of 'Celebrity Soups'
including New Gazpacho with Chipotle Almond Cream; to salads and dressings such as Chicken
Salad with Green Goddess Dressing; to sandwiches and burgers where 'Not-an-Ordinary Grilled
Cheese Sandwich' truly lives up to its name!; to pizzas, side dishes, entrees, and desserts, "Teen
Cuisine" offers something for every meal time occasion. Enhanced with the inclusion of a list of
kitchen pantry essentials, a metric conversion chart, and an illustrated list of kitchen equipment
and utensils, "Teen Cuisine" is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended addition to family,
school, and community library Cookbook collections.
Los Angeles Classic Desserts
Grace Bauer
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
www.pelicanpub.com
9781589807815, $16.95, www.amazon.com
Los Angeles has long been a leader in American haute cuisine. In "Los Angeles Classic
Desserts", cookbook author Grace Bauer has compiled spectacular recipes from L.A.'s premier
restaurants. Superbly enhanced with full color photography by Allison Meyerson, the recipes
range from cakes, torts, custards, and puddings, to pies, cheesecakes, cookies, and fruits. Of
special note is the section on pie crust, mint tea, and sauces. "Los Angeles Classic Desserts" will
enable even the most novice of kitchen cooks to turn out truly elegant dishes like Ciudad's 'Tres
Leches Cake'; Il Cielo's 'Panna Cotta with Rose Petals'; or Comme Ca's 'Brioche Bread Pudding'.
Inspired, inspiring, and a culinary tour-de-force, "Los Angeles Classic Desserts" is
enthusiastically recommended for both personal and community library cookbook
collections!
Cooking with Chef Silvio
Silvio Suppa with Anthony V. Riccio
Excelsior Editions
c/o State University of New York Press
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246-0001
9781438433639 $24.95 www.sunypress.edu 1-800-666-2211
Cooking with Chef Silvio: Stories and Authentic Recipes from Campania is more than an Italian
cookbook- it's a coffee table amalgam of southern Italy's culinary cultural history, peppered with
delightful anecdotes as well as delectable recipes. Full-color photographs illustrate the delights
one can create, such as "Spaghetti Vesuviana", "Codfish Salad", "Ricotta Pie", "Cardilli and
Beans", and much more. Most recipes include estimated preparation time An excellent choice for
cookbook collections, Cooking with Chef Silvio features numerous family and restaurant-quality
recipes. Highly recommended.
The Gaming Shelf
Heroes of the Megaverse
Kevin Siembieda
Palladium Books
39074 Webb Court, Westland, MI 48185-7606
9781574571738, $16.95
Sometimes one setting just isn't enough for adventures. "Heroes of the Megaverse" meshes the
universes of Dimension and Minion War, creating source material for this crossover setting and
how they interact with one another. Designed to be used with any campaign and setting, "Heroes
of the Megaverse" is a must for Rifts fans or Palladium RPG fans in general, very highly
recommended.
Masters of Technique
Howard Goldowsky
Mongoose Press
1005 Boylston Street, Suite 324, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
9780979148262, $24.95, www.mongoosepress.com
The game of chess is an allegory for many things. "Masters of Technique" is a collection of
fiction centered on the game of chess, a centuries old game that is played around the world. The
iconic game is used as a centerpiece as many writers provide insight into the game of Chess
itself, the people who play it, and the world in general. For anyone who is a fan of the game, and
a fan of short fiction, "Masters of Technique" is the ideal read for them, and any short fiction
reader.
Checkmate Tactics
Garry Kasparov
Everyman Chess
c/o Globe Pequot Press
246 Goose Lane, PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
9781857446265, $16.95, www.everymanchess.com
If you're going to learn anything, you may as well learn from the best. "Checkmate Tactics" is a
Chess tactics guide from world renown player Garry Kasparov as he encourages readers with his
own blend of tactics and tips, outlining common strategies and how to foil them, as well as
offering plenty of counters to the counters. With plenty of puzzles and drills to help a chess
player take themselves to the next level, "Checkmate Tactics" is a fine read for anyone beginner
or intermediate player, who wants to hone their craft at the game.
Nunn's Chess Endings
John Nunn
Gambit Books
www.gambitbooks.com
info@gambitbooks.com
9781906454234, $29.95, www.amazon.com
Drawing upon John Nunn's experience and expertise as an international chess grandmaster, "Nunn's Chess Endings: Volume 2" has as its particular focus rook end games. Covering every aspect of rooks and minor pieces in strategic end game play, Nunn clearly and deftly identifies motifs often encountered in over-the-board play; thematically relevant tactical elements; and articulate commentary on the ideas that serve as the foundation for complex analysis of end game tactics and strategies, making this 336-page compendium a highly prized, 'player friendly', instructional reference with enormous and enduring practical value for novice and experienced players alike. Simply stated, no personal, professional, academic, or community library chess reference collection can be considered comprehensive without the inclusion of "Nunn's Chess Endings: Volume 2".
Elements of Chess Strategy
Alexei Kosikov
Gambit Books
info@gambitbooks.com
9781906454241 $22.95 www.gambitbooks.com
Ukraine chess master and chess trainer Alexei Kosikov presents Elements of Chess Strategy, a
step-by-step guidebook and teaching tool for executing one's strategy, while remaining aware that
one's opponent will be taking countermeasures. The STEPS algorithm, one of Kosikov's most
effective methods, is explained at length in practical terms. A wealth of sample games dissected
move by move help to illustrate key principles in this excellent self-study guide for intermediate
to advanced chess players striving to improve their game.
The American History Shelf
Alluring New Mexico
Marta Weigle
Museum of New Mexico Press
PO Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87504
9780890135747, $29.95
New Mexico has had a unique history all its own throughout its one hundred and thirty year
existence. "Alluring New Mexico: Engineered Enchantment 1821-2001" looks at a majority of
this history reaching from the state's creation as a territory, it has had many names and
attractions. From holding many artists and outlaws within its borders to the obsession with Area
51 and Roswell, Marta Weigle gives readers an appreciation for the unique history that New
Mexico carries. "Alluring New Mexico" is a fine read and a top pick for any with curiosities
about this state of many identities.
Nevada
Hal K. Rothman
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874178265 $21.95 www.unpress.nevada.edu
Distinguished Professor of History Hal K. Rothman (1958-2007) presents Nevada: The Making
of Modern Nevada, a solid historical chronicle of the Silver State from hostile desert territory to
iconic postmodern presence. Chapters examine the factors that shaped the history and character
of the state, including the role of the federal government in controlling Nevada's public lands, the
social, economic, and political conflict between Nevada's rural population and its burgeoning
urban hubs, the drastic changes that took place during the demands of World War II, the social
liberalism that took hold in the parts of Nevada where prostitution became legalized, and more.
Nevada: The Making of Modern Nevada is a worthy addition to American and state history
shelves, highly recommended especially for public and college library collections.
Boneyards
Richard Bak
Wayne State University Press
4809 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814333532, $34.95, www.wsupress.wsu.edu
With small space and not a lot of places to go, disposal of the dead has always been a dilemma
for Detroit. "Boneyards: Detroit Under Ground" looks at the history of the Detroit metropolitan
area and how it has dealt with and honored its dead throughout the centuries of its existence. The
history is a storied one that clashes practicality and tradition with a bit of the extreme with people
seeking to raise the dead. Major funerals have also taken place and have had a unique impact on
the culture of Detroit. "Boneyards" is an intriguing look at the story of Detroit and its dead,
making for an unusual and entertaining read.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Theatre Games
Adrea Gibbs
Meriwether Publishing
PO Box 7710
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7710
9781566081740 $29.95 www.meriwether.com
Theatre Games is a collection of exercises designed to help one learn and refine acting skills on
DVD-R (requires players with DVD-R compatibility). An accompanying black-and-white
instruction booklet summarizes the rules and skills of each game, for quick and easy reference
after the video has been played. Seventeen different games/exercises are covered, including
"Emotion Tag", "Mime Alley", "Concentration", and more. For example, the "Basketball" game
to develop imagination, improvisation, and teamwork has the participants toss an imaginary ball
in the air, and coordinate consistency in the size and weight of the ball, as they dribble it and pass
it to other players in line. Theatre Games is an excellent "hands-on" practice supplement highly
recommended for drama classes, improv comedy acts, and community theatre groups.
The Parenting Shelf
The Active, Creative Child
Stephanie Vlahov
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302
www.hohmpress.com
9781890772475, $12.95, www.amazon.com
Parenting calls for a complex web of coping skills as children test boundaries, themselves, their
families, their teachers, and any other adult authority that affects their lives. Especially with very
active children (often diagnosed or mis-diagnosed with ADHD and similar conditions) the
balance between parental supervision enhancing or suppressing a child's potential can be
especially difficult. That's why Stephanie Vlahov's "The Active, Creative Child: Parenting in
Perpetual Motion" will prove to be so invaluable to any and all parents of exceptionally active
children of all ages and levels of development. This 105-page compendium is a thoroughly 'user
friendly' resource that will enable concerned and caring parents to develop clear ideas and useful
practices in supporting and encouraging the productive channeling of their child's energy, avoid
diminishing their child's natural curiosity and passions, refrain from over-stimulating a child's
mind and/or body, even how to select appropriate artistic activities and teachers. Thoughtful and
thought-provoking, inspired and inspiring, "The Active, Creative Child: Parenting in Perpetual
Motion" is an enthusiastically recommended read for any parent with an active child, and a core
addition to community library Parenting instructional resource collections.
The Social Issues Shelf
Same-Sex Marriage
David E. Newton
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
www.abc-clio.com
9781598847079, $55.00, www.amazon.com
Same-sex marriage continues to be a hot political issue on both state and national levels.
Attitudes toward same-sex marriage are in a state of generational change, with favorable views
growing among the young, while older citizens continue to be preponderantly opposed. One of
the newest additions to the outstanding 'Contemporary World Issues' series from ABC-CLIO,
"Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook" is organized into eight major sections:
Background and History; Problems, Controversies, and Solutions; Worldwide Perspective;
Chronology; Biographical Sketches; Documents and Data; Organizations; and Resources
(including Print and Non-Print). Enhanced with the inclusion of an extensive glossary and a
comprehensive index, "Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook" is a 300-page compendium
that is ideal for both school and community library Contemporary Social Issues and Gay Studies
reference shelves and supplemental curriculum reading lists.
Human Aggression and Violence
Philip R. Shaver & Mario Mikulincer
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
9781433808593, $79.95, www.apa.org
All animals have violent tendencies, but human violence is in a league all on its own. "Human
Aggression and Violence: Causes, Manifestations, and Consequences" takes a philosophical and
scholarly look at the practice as old as humanity itself. From what drives us to violence, cultural
factors, why some people are more violent than others, and how much failure there has been in
history to prevent and stop it. Gazing through history, Mario Mikulincer & Philip R. Shaver edit
and compile a riveting study, discussing how violence takes form, the place of genetics, the
psychology of aggression, narcissism, the impact of society, and the victims. Enhanced with
useful indexes and appendices, "Human Aggression and Violence" is a must for any psychology
or social issues community or college library collection.
The Socialist Alternative
Michael A. Lebowitz
Monthly Review Press
146 West 29th Street, Suite 6W, New York, NY 10001
9781583672143, $15.95, www.monthlyreview.org
Socialist is a term tossed about rampantly in the modern day, but what is truly a socialist? "The
Socialist Alternative: Real Human Development" is a discussion of socialism and how author
Michael Lebowitz holds that it is necessary for humanity to reach its full potential and to meet
the requirements of a good society. For those looking to understand the socialist movement and
the thought behind it, "The Socialist Alternative" may answer many questions and provide much
food for thought.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Men Of A Single Book
Mateus Soares de Azevedo
World Wisdom
1501 East Hillside Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401
www.worldwisdom.com
9781935493181, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Mateus Soares de Azevedo is a Brazilian journalist who has won awards for his work. In "Men of
a Single Book: Fundamentalism in Islam, Christianity, and Modern Thought" he focuses upon
how a passionate and emotional attachment to a particular viewpoint or perspective coupled with
the automatic dismissal of all other views or considerations has become a source of global
conflict with respect to social, political and religious issues. The result of this intolerance is
proving to be a primary source for 21st Century terrorism and violence. It has also begun to
corrupt the term 'fundamentalist' into a pejorative description that while usually applied to
religious motivations is now broadened to include secular issues as well. A 136-page
compendium of insightful, rational discourse, "Men of a Single Book: Fundamentalism in Islam,
Christianity, and Modern Thought" is compelling reading, as well as a timely and highly
recommended contribution for personal, academic, and community library Religious Studies and
Contemporary Social Studies reference collections.
The Self-Help Shelf
Listen For The Whispers
Kim Luxen Meredith
Cable Publishing
14090 E. Keinenen Road, Brule, WI 54820
9781934980477, $23.95, www.amazon.com
Tragedies like the one that struck Kim Kluxen Meredith's family can happen to anyone at any
time. A car accident left her husband a quadriplegic and herself having to support her two young
daughters while dealing with her own grief, trauma, and the needs of her husband in his final
days. Her story is told in the pages of "Listen for the Whispers: Coping with Grief and Learning
to Live Again". But more than just an account of a family's tragedy, it is also a story of learning
to overcome depression, anxiety, heartache, and the loss of a loved one to re-establish a life
worth living for herself and her children. Eloquent and moving, inspired and inspiring, "Listen
For The Whispers" is also available in a paperback format (9781934980484, $16.95) and would
make a highly recommended addition to personal reading lists and community library Self-Help
collections.
Embracing Death
Terri Daniel
O Books
c/o National Book Network
PO Box 62188, Baltimore, MD 21265-2188
9781846943607, $14.95, www.o-books.com
A life lived in fear of death is not a life lived well at all. "Embracing Death: A New Look at
Grief, Gratitude, and God" is an uplifting look at death, as Terri Daniel encourages readers to live
their life not as if the clock is ticking down, but to face grief head and as a new beginning.
Designed to help readers shake their woes of life, "Embracing Death" is a choice and
inspirational read that shouldn't be missed.
The Philosophy Shelf
What Is This Thing Called Happiness?
Fred Feldman
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016-4314
www.oup.com/us
9780199571178, $45.00, www.amazon.com
We all want to be happy. But what does that mean and how is it achieved? "What Is This Thing
Called Happiness?" by Fred Feldman (Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst) is a 304-page compendium of philosophical inquiry into the nature and value of
happiness, including his own theory that happiness is a form of 'attitudinal hedonism'. A work of
painstaking scholarship, "What Is This Thing Called Happiness?" considers the implications of
theories of happiness within a framework of moral philosophy and relevance to hedonic
psychology. Of special note is Professor Feldman's proposed theory of happiness in terms of
empirical research. Impressively enhanced with an extensive bibliography and a comprehensive
index, "What Is This Thing Called Happiness?" is a strongly recommended addition to academic
library Philosophy collections and academic supplemental reading lists.
The Railroading Shelf
Santa Fe Railway
John Kelly
Iconografix
PO Box 446, Hudson, WI 54016
www.iconografixinc.com
9781583882597, $32.95, www.amazon.com
The Santa Fe railroad was and continues to be one of America's premier railway lines that has
such historic claims to railroading fame as entering into partnership with Harvey House depot
restaurants, providing connecting service to the Grand Canyon National Park, transporting movie
stars, celebrities, and industrial moguls between Los Angeles and Chicago, and employing
legendary passenger trains from Arizona to Kansas. This impressive railroading history is
showcased in "Santa Fe Railway: Photo Archives", a 128-page compendium of period
photographs of the trains and such ephemera as the Santa Fe railway travel brochures, advertising
posters, and picture postcards of the day. No personal, academic, or community library American
Railroading History collection can be considered comprehensive or complete without the
addition of John Kelly's "Santa Fe Railway: Photo Archives"!
The Needlecraft Shelf
Entree To Entrelac
Gwen Bortner
XRX Books
PO Box 1525, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
www.knittinguniverse.com
9781933064192, $19.95, www.amazon.com
In "Entree to Entrelac: The Definitive Guide from a Biased Knitter", Gwen Bortner draws upon her many years of experience and expertise designing knit patterns to create a 160-page illustrated compendium of knitting projects specifically designed for knitters ranging from novice beginners to seasoned needlecrafters. The emphasis is on what advanced techniques can accomplish as readers follow the step-by-step instructions to turn out all manner of sweater patterns and other knitting projects utilizing a variety of different yarns. Superbly illustrated with both diagrams and color photography, "Entree To Entrelac" will prove to be a welcome and elegant addition to any personal, professional, or community library Needlecraft instruction collection.
The Travel Shelf
Great Escapes Italy
Angelika Taschen & Christiane Reiter
TASCHEN America
107 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
www.taschen.com
9783836515818, $39.99, www.amazon.com
"Great Escapes Italy" is a 300 page compendium showcasing fabulous Italian villas, hotels, and
resorts up and down the length and breadth of the Italian peninsula. Edited and compiled by
Angelika Taschen, the full color photography of building interiors and exteriors is impressively
spectacular. Enhanced for the reader with a bi-lingual text by Christiane Reiter, "Great Escapes
Italy" is especially recommended browsing for the armchair traveler, and an ideal Memorial
Acquisition selection choice for community library travel collections.
Lesotho
David Fleminger
Southbound
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9781920143268, $10.95, www.30degreesouth.co.za
The only country in the world totally surrounded by another, Lesotho has a unique place in the
world. "Lesotho: Southbound Travel Guide" is a travel guide to this unique country, sovereign in
its own collection of mountains and history. Its small towns and mountain-driven countryside
provide a place for visit for those who want to go off the beaten path and see something remote
and mostly unseen. The first travel guide dedicated entirely to the small country, "Lesotho" is a
top pick for those looking for a unique travel destination.
Oklahoma Hiking Trails
Kent F. Frates & Larry Floyd
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806141411, $19.95, www.oupress.com
The countryside of Oklahoma has plenty to offer the hiker as well. "Oklahoma Hiking Trails" is a
guide for the aspiring hiker to tour the countryside and see what the forests of Oklahoma have to
offer. Outlining the many trails throughout the state with detailed maps, safety tips, and difficulty
ratings and so much more on top of that, "Oklahoma Hiking Trails" is a powerful tool for the
Okie who enjoys something more strenuous than a nature walk.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Better For Life
Daniel J. Jones
Wipf & Stock Publishers
199 West 8th Avenue, Suite 3, Eugene, OR, 97401
9781608994243, $22.00, www.amazon.com
The unexpected arrival of what has been dubbed as 'The Great Recession' has compelled millions
of Americans to experienced drastic changes in their personal finances. For hundreds of
thousands of our citizens, those changes have been catastrophic. "Better for Life: Turning
Financial Hardship into Your Finest Hour" by Daniel J. Jones is a 188-page compendium of how
to deal with the sudden short term, and enduing long term consequences of economic upheaval in
terms of unanticipated job loss, loss of residence, and the barriers to re-employment. "Better for
Life" goes on to provide reality-based inspiration for successfully dealing with the emotional and
financial necessities of reestablishing trust; and being supportive of one's friends, families,
neighbors, and community. Of special note is the concluding chapter 'Be Willing' that provides a
deft presentation on turning financial hardship into personal opportunity. "Better for Life:
Turning Financial Hardship into Your Finest Hour" is strongly recommended reading for anyone
who has undergone the traumas associated with our current dismal economy.
How To Live Homeless In Style
Robert Spaulding
Spaulding Publishing
1225 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
9781935803027, $16.95, www.justfortoenails.com
Every city in the country has a homeless population. People have been expelled from their homes
or apartments because they could not pay their mortgage or rent. A very large percentage of the
homeless in America are children. How do such impoverished men, women, and children
survive? What can they do to survive, let alone improve their quality of life? Along with simple
acts of charity, their friends, relatives, and social workers can provide them with a copy of Robert
Spaulding's "How To Live Homeless In Style: Plus, 50 Ways to Survive on Plastic Bottles in
These Economic Times". This is a 391-page compendium of practical, specific, thoroughly 'user
friendly', real-world oriented, tried and tested ideas, suggestions, advice, and informative
commentary on surviving homelessness in American today. Enhanced throughout with 175
photographs, of special note is the exceptionally useful information provided on 'dumpster
diving' for plastic bottles to create a variety of survival tools for daily use. Also very highly
recommended for both academic, welfare agency, and public library collections, "How To Live
Homeless In Style" also provides an extensive and thematically appropriate bibliography, and
would prove to be quite instructive and valuable reading for anyone at risk for becoming
homeless.
The Better World Shopping Guide
Ellis Jones
New Society Publishers
PO box 189, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0 Canada
9780865716803, $9.95, www.newsociety.com
When shopping, you can turn the world around with your wallet. "The Better World Shopping
Guide: Every Dollar Makes a Difference" is a report on many products that one commonly buys
every day, rating them on the measure of human rights, environmental contributions, among
others, praising and condemning them on this measure, warning against the evil of certain
corporations. In easy handbook form to help shoppers carry with them when deciding what
brands to buy, "Every Dollar Makes a Difference" is a useful tool for the socially conscious
shopper.
The Poetry Shelf
The Dirt Riddles
Michael Walsh
The University of Arkansas Press
McIlroy House, 201 Ozark Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.uapress.com
1557289255, $16.00, www.amazon.com
Michael Walsh is an award winning poet who in "The Dirt Riddles" has compiled fifty-one poems that take for their theme work, farm life, and the sense that family farmers have that their way of life and all it entails for themselves, their families, and their communities are being steadily eroded by a changing world. Written by a master wordsmith, these are free-verse poems that strike familiar chords with universal messages and is highly recommended for personal reading lists and library Contemporary American Poetry collections. 'Family Farm': Let the garden its own green vines. / Let the yard riot back to ditch / and the field brood seedy with weeds. // Someone should live there, they say. / Not me, he says. Not me, she says / Not us, they agree. You, you. // Whoever you are, no one knows / how many violets sway / underfoot out here, how much thistle.
The Least of These
Todd Davis
Michigan State University Press
Manly Miles Building, Suite 25, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823-5245
9780870138751, $19.95, www.msupress.msu.edu
A prolific poet, Todd Davis brings his third volume of poetry to light, "The Least of These". A
volume that seeks to defy its title, his award winning poetry brings a level of wisdom and thought
to the table that is hard to find elsewhere. "The Least of These" is least of all to be missed, highly
recommended. "Dryad": Shell of sycamore, hollowed/by rot, by wind, a flume/to enfold the
roundness of hip, of areola in spring.
10 Mississippi
Steve Healey
Coffee House Press
79 Thirteenth Avenue NE, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55413
9781566892520, $16.00, www.coffeehousepress.org
A man of much experience in literature in poetry, "10 Mississippi" is a collection of poetry from
Steve Healey, as he examines life as if it were a hide and seek game that we all play with the
coming of change in the world and its tomorrow. "10 Mississippi" is a fun anthology of poetry,
highly recommended. "A Life of Consolations": You'll get your reward n heaven, said my
mom/when I didn't make the cheerleading squad./I remember this while pretending to study/the
street map. Why do these little defeats/keep stabbing me after all these years?/I change. The light
changes. I drive/up and down streets those names/I don't know. I drive along the river,/curving
with its curves. I still/can't do the splits. At times/I've had too many freckles./I have an old
snapshot of them./Like stars at the bottom of a chocolate milkshake./That would be a good way
to die.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Valley Animals
Brooks Firestone
Fithian Press
c/o Daniel & Daniel
PO Box 2790, McKinleyville, CA 95519
9781574645002, $16.95, www.danielpublishing.com
In the countryside, animals have as much say in the days of lives as people. "Valley Animals:
True Stories About the Animals and People of California's Santa Ynez Valley" is a collection of
tales for animal lovers as Brooks Firestone compiles many stories of the valley and gives a fun
read about the many animals ranging from Cattle and horses to common house cats, to even some
exotic elephants. For lovers of animals, "Valley Animals" will prove a fine source of
entertainment.
Horse Lover's Guide to Kentucky
Patti Nickell
Eclipse Press
3101 Beaumont Centre Circle,
PO Box 919003, Lexington, KY 40591-9003
9781581502169, $19.95, www.eclipsepress.com
The fields of Kentucky have endless things to offer the lover of horses. "Horse Lover's Guide to
Kentucky" is a complete and comprehensive guide for the horse fan in the blue grass state.
Kentucky has been called the capital for horses in the world, with the famous Kentucky Derby to
its name, but there is more to the state than that. Everything from food and lodging is discussed,
making "Horse Lover's Guide to Kentucky" a must for any equine aficionado planning a trip to
the state.
The Fiction Shelf
Klausen
Andreas Maier
Open Letter
University of Rochester, Lattimore Hall 411, Box 270082, Rochester, NY 14627
9781934824160, $14.95, www.openletterbooks.com
The more everybody knows, the more nobody knows. "Klausen" tells the story of a small
German town where a crime has occurred. It seems for every person who is clueless, there is
someone who knows exactly what has happened without question. A literary novel of events and
the many takes that occur within, "Klausen" is an enticing novel that will entertain as well as
make one think.
The Travels of Increase Joseph
Jerry Apps
Terrace Books
c/o University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, 3rd Floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
9780299247546, $19.95, www.uwpress.wisc.edu
The call for change can come in the strangest of ways. "The Travels of Increase Joseph" tells the
story of Increase Joseph, a person ejected from Harvard for his views and takes up the mantle of
a traveling preacher, going against the common views of the era, speaking out against
environmental abuse and slavery in the 1840s. "The Travels of Increase Joseph" is an intriguing
tale of the attitudes of change in the nineteenth century.
The Rounders
Max Evans
University of New Mexico Press
MSC05 3185, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
9780826349132, $16.95 www.unmpress.com
The story of the cowboy lives on, even though it's not the same as it used to be. "The Rounders"
Is a reprint of the acclaimed novel that was later turned into a major motion picture. With plenty
of humor, author Max Evans hoped that the story would also be known for its depictions of the
life of the modern cowboy and his role in today's society. "The Rounders" is an intriguing read
and a very highly recommended one, not to be missed.
In Danger
Jack Hirshman, editor
City Lights Publishers
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
9780872865075, $16.95, www.citylights.com
There are figures in history that invite controversy. Pier Paolo Pasolini was one of these people.
"In Danger" is an anthology of his work over the years, as the Italian individual was openly gay
and strongly supported communism. Through his work, he pushed his beliefs and thoughts before
his murder in the 1970s added only more mystique to his legend. "In Danger" is an insightful
collection of one of most controversial figures of Italy in the twentieth century.
Runes of Iona
Robert Balmanno
Regent Press
2747 Regent Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
9781587902031, $15.95, www.blessingsofgaia.com
The journey to protect the planet is never an easy one. "Runes of Iona" tells the story of Iona, as
she travels through an environmentally ravaged world to stand against the crushing fist of a
world government with only a group of seemingly hopeless rebels by her side. A tale of
environmental fantasy and journeys, "Runes of Iona" is not a read to be missed for fiction
collections.
Sweetwater Burning
Heather Sharfeddin
Bantam Books
1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
9780385341288, $15.00, www.sharfeddin.com
The past will come to light in often the most devastating way possible. "Sweetwater Burning"
tells the tale of the small town of Sweetwater, Idaho as sheep rancher Chas McPherson cares for
his livestock as well as his father. Hiring a troubled woman named Mattie Holden to look after
his invalid father, Mattie's problems seem to exacerbate the problems between Chas and his
father, especially when there is arson afoot in the small town. "Sweetwater Burning" is an
intriguing novel that will prove hard to put down.
The Real Estate Shelf
Protect Your Legacy
Mark R. Alvig & David P. Buss
Adams Business & Professional
c/o Beaver's Pond Press
7104 Ohms Lane, Suite 101, Edina, MN 55439-2129
9781592983391, $19.95, www.beaverspresspond.com
It's best to plan for the future now, because you never know when it'd be too late. "Protect Your
Legacy: A Handbook for Estate Planning" discusses estate planning and how to go about the
legal processes of setting up one's will and how one wants their money managed, either when
they become unable to do it themselves or the worst happens. With plenty of legal advice and
reflections on modern acts and laws, "Protect Your Legacy" is a much needed read for anyone
who would leave considerable estate behind.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
Islamic Law and Civil Code
Richard A. Debs
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231150446, $50.00, www.cup.columbia.edu
Understanding a people can sometimes be done through understanding their traditional laws.
"Islamic Law and Civil Code: The Law of Property in Egypt" discusses traditional Islamic law in
regards to the millennia old nation of Egypt. Egypt is a unique case in the Islamic world, forming
a more modern law system still founded in Islamic tradition. A unique blend of modern law and
tradition, Egypt provides an intriguing case study. Richard A. Debs provides an insightful look,
analyzing classical law and how it has evolved over recent years and what it can teach about the
Islamic world and law around the planet. "Islamic Law and Civil Code" is a fascinating read, and
a core addition to community and college library collections focusing on international law.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
Limits of Legality
Jeffrey Bland-Ballard
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9780195342291, $65.00, www.oup.com
The Judge holds a lot of power, in viewing the law, and it seems in viewing past the law. "Limits
of Legality: The Ethics of Lawless Judging" looks into the power of the judge and how they are
used in situations where the law as written does not hold into the Judge's own opinion and world
view, and the problems that can arise. Occasionally, a judge will be faced with a case that is
morally objectionable to them, yet the law as written does not condemn it. Professor of
Philosophy Jeffrey Bland-Ballard discusses this practice with criticism, feeling that this practice,
one accepted on many levels of society, is easily corruptible and stands against a lawful society.
Thoughtful with plenty of scholarly study and opinion, "Limits of Legality" is a fine addition to
any community or college library collection on the ethics of law.
The Language Studies Shelf
Cicero Alegamus Transitional Reader
Judith Sebesta & Mark Haynes
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
9780865166561, $36.00, www.bolchazy.com
All the education in the world may not be preparation enough for the real thing. "Cicero
Alegamus Transitional Reader" is a guide to help students of Latin make the leap from the their
Latin classes and text books to actual Latin documents and books. Professors of the classics in
Mark Haynes and Judith Sebesta hope to help readers gain a greater grasp of the details of Latin
and its grammar rules that are not commonly taught in most textbooks. "Cicero Alegamus
Transitional Reader" is a fine pick for any Latin enthusiast, be they professional or amateur.
The Computer Shelf
Murach's HTML, XHTML, and CSS
Anne Boehm
Murach
4340 N. Knoll, Fresno, CA 93722
9781890774578, $44.50, www.murach.com
A good website can be a solid key to good business, and a good website needs good design.
"Murach's HTML, XHTML, and CSS" is a guide to the precisions of the web languages most
commonly used throughout the internet, HTML and its variants. With a comprehensive
introduction to the language's basics, building a web page from scratch, using it to integrate
media, forms, and other valuable website services, Anne Boehm and the Murach team equip
readers well for a more complete understanding of the technology. With no shortage of useful
appendices, "Murach's HTML, XHTML, and CSS" is an absolute must for anyone learning to
build their own website as well as community and college library web design collections.
The Nautical Shelf
Building Chris-Craft
Anthony S. Mollica with Chris Smith
Voyageur Press
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760335925, $40.00, www.voyageurpress.com
Good quality is what legends start on. "Building Chris-Craft" looks at the famous motorboat
production company Chris-Craft, passed through generations, originally founded by the aptly
named Christopher Columbus Smith. With loads of black and white archival photographs along
with a text history, a history of the company is delivered as author Anthony Mollica applies his
nautical expertise with assistance from grandson of the founder, Chris Smith. A history of an
American business and a read for any boating enthusiast, "Building Chris-Craft" is a fine read
and a top pick for any nautical collection.
The Sports Shelf
Learning from Water
Rene Harrop
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
9780811705790, $39.95, www.stackpolebooks.com
The trout is not a fish so easily caught. "Learning from Water: Fishing Tactics & Fly Designs for
the Toughest Trout" draws upon author Rene Harrop's over a half century of experience.
Encouraging fishermen to read the water to choose their lure and more correctly make their
judgment calls to catch bigger, meatier trout, Harrop leaves no aspect of the sport uncovered and
gives an analytical eye to the process. "Learning from Water" is an informative read for any
ambitious trout fisher, highly recommended.
The Art Shelf
Enameling on Metal
Nuria Lopez-Ribalta & Eva Pascual i Miro
Barrons
250 Wireless Bouelvard, Happauge, NY 11788
9780764162978, $29.99, www.barronseduc.com
Metal can be just another easel. "Enameling on Metal: The Art and Craft of Enameling on Metal
Explained Clearly and Precisely" is an introduction for those who want to explore the
possibilities of enameling on metal, using metal to be another way to express oneself artistically.
The special materials needed, the tips and techniques that make metal art truly stand out, and so
much more, "Enameling on Metal" is an intriguing and fascinating read that shouldn't be
overlooked by artists looking for new mediums.
The World History Shelf
The Medieval World
National Geographic Books
1145 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-4388
9781426205330, $40.00, www.nationalgeographicbooks.com
With the fall of Rome, the world entered a period where it struggled to keep its advances. "The
Medieval World: An Illustrated Atlas" is a history of the period scattered with a history of the
man concepts and events that have happened throughout the period. The dual rise of both
Christianity and Islam as major players in the West and Middle East, the changing face of the
world divided by the rise of many nations, and what lead to the Renaissance. "The Medieval
World" is packed with full color maps, reproductions of art, and much more providing a
comprehensive overview of the era, proving both entertaining and educational.
The Mythology Shelf
Dances with the Gods
Wafa Stephan Tarnowski
Al Rimal Publications
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9789963610112, $11.95, www.amazon.com
There are myths that form the basis for all other stories. "Dances with the Gods:
Canaanite-Phoenician Myths & Legends Retold" brings these ancient myths into the modern era
as author Wafa Stephan Tarnowksi brings them into language that younger readers will
understand to help them embrace and love these legends. "Dances with the Gods" is a fine
addition to any children's fiction collection, highly recommended.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Women's Home Workout Bible
Brad Schoenfeld
Human Kinetics
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
9780736078283, $19.95, www.humankinetics.com
Money shouldn't be a barrier to fitness. "Women's Home Workout Bible: A Better Body for
Every Budget" is a guide for attaining better health for only a hundred dollars, but with tips for
those fortunate enough to be able to part with more. For stretching the health budget, over a
hundred exercises are discussed to help readers get a greater mastery of their own health and
fitness. With simple programs, "Women's Home Workout Bible" is a useful resource for those
who are short on time and money.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
In Katrina's Wake
Donald L. Canney
University Press of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813035109, $27.50, www.upf.com
Katrina is quite possibly the most major disaster in the first decade of the 2000s. 'In Katrina's
Wake: The U. S. Coast Guard and the Gulf Coast Hurricanes of 2005" delves into events at the
response of the coast guard during this catastrophic event in 2005. Devastating New Orleans, and
faced with some bumbled political action, heroes were made as the Coast guard rushed to save
lives and lessen the damage to the region, and how these events still ring strong today. "In
Katrina's Wake" is a thoughtful analysis of the event and the importance of the coast guard,
highly recommended.
An Introduction to Green Process Management
Sam Windsor
ASQ
600 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
9780873897914, $40.00, www.asq.org
What does it mean for a business to be green? "An Introduction to Green Process Management"
discusses the details and needs of being an environmentally progressive business. Defining
greenness, elaborating on unique requirements to be able to call oneself green, and more. With
chapters on standards, management, recycling, carbon trading, among others, "An Introduction to
Green process Management" will prove a very useful and educational resource, very highly
recommended.
The Fashion Shelf
Little Green Dresses
Tina Sparkles
Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, PO Box 5507, Newtown, CT 06470-5507,
9781600851216, $22.95, www.taunton.com
The best fashion designer for you, is you. "Little Green Dresses: 50 original Patterns for
Repurposed Dresses, Tops, Skirts, and More" is a guide for those who want to save the planet but
look fashionable while doing it. Focused on using something old and turning it into something
new and made by you, there is plenty of thoughtful wisdom for any creative and environmentally
conscious self-fashioner. "Little Green Dresses" is a read that shouldn't be missed for the
inventive dress wearer.
The Crafts Shelf
Stitching Beaded Jewelry
Lesley Weiss
Kalmbach Books
21027 Crossroads Circle, PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
9780871164124, $21.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com
Beads can be the first ingredient in something truly special. "Stitching Beaded Jewelry:
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started" is a guide for the beginner who doesn't even know
where to get started. Covering numerous techniques for getting started with bead design. With
plenty of diagrams and full color photos throughout the guide, Lesley Weiss arms readers with
everything they need to get started to create beautiful bead jewelry. "Stitching Beaded Jewelry" is
a fine addition to any crafts or hobbyist collection.
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