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Reviewer's Choice
Cyberspies
Gordon Corera
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004
www.pegasusbooks.com
9781681771540, $29.95 www.pegasusbooks.com
Cyberspies: The Secret History of Surveillance, Hacking, and Digital Espionage comes from a
BBC New Security Correspondent who considers the evolution of espionage and technology
from early times to modern, and provides a fine background that explains and explores how
modern cyberspies came to be. Stories come from politicians, hackers, and spies themselves as
they tell of different cyber terrorism attacks, rising issues of data security, and espionage in the
worlds of international business and science alike. By having the entire history and background
of spy and hacking activity in hand, readers will better be able to understand the special
challenges and impact of cyberspies and the evolution of the worlds in which they operate.
Star Trek: The Official Guide to Our Universe
Andrew Fazekas
National Geographic Press
101 West 104th Street, Suite 8, New York, NY 10025
www.nationalgeographic.com
9781426216527, $24.95, www.nationalgeographic.com/books
Star Trek: The Official Guide to Our Universe: The True Science Behind the Starship Voyages
pairs scenes from various renditions of Star Trek episodes with discussions of the science
involved, and presents enthusiasts of the series with an excellent way of absorbing Star Trek's
underlying scientific principles. Chapters are loaded with astronomical photos and tips on
stargazing, discussions of alien worlds and life forms, features the nebulae and spacecraft
construction in the series, and more. Each chapter links a Star Trek feature, story, or scientific
principle with wider-ranging discussions of the latest research and discoveries. The result will
attract Trek fans and general-interest astronomy readers alike with a format that is chatty yet
loaded with facts.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Whitman Publishing
4001 Helton Drive, Florence, Alabama, 35630
www.whitman.com
Three new "Search and Save" coin reference guides provide a satisfying blend of coin albums for
collecting and reference book, which offers colorful illustrations and coin history to accompany
pages of collecting pages with protective plastic sleeves to keep the coins from falling out. Many
of the coins featured can be collected from circulation, but some require some special search
skills. Abraham Lincoln Cents (9780794844387, $9.95), State Quarters (97807984844400,
$9.95) and Nickels (9780794844394, $9.95) all are powerful picks especially recommended for
beginning collectors who will receive encouragement, organization, and formats that lends well
to understanding coin history and the collection process.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Way of the Spiritual Warrior
Imre Vallyon
Sounding-Light Publishing Ltd.
PO Box 771, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
9780909038496, $19.95, www.soundinglight.com
The Way of the Spiritual Warrior: the Timeless Path to Enlightenment considers the soul,
spiritual self-assessment, and how better understanding the concept of the warrior path and
techniques can lead to not just better understanding of universal life forces, but applications of
these forces in such a way that transforms lives. New age readers of wisdom science will find this
account packed with insights on the wheel of birth and death, transformative processes, and
insights about Unity Consciousness, and will find it a powerful addition to their reading
lists.
The Agriculture Shelf
Handbook of Photosynthesis, third edition
Mohammad Pessarakli, Editor
CRC Press
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.crcpress.com
9781482230734, $229.95, www.crcpress.com
The third updated edition of Handbook of Photosynthesis is highly recommended for any
college-level agriculture collection, and offers a wealth of new ideas and research on
photosynthesis that have come to light over the last ten years from various studies and areas of
expertise. Nearly forth original chapters compliment in-depth revisions and updated to prior
material, so the book's almost entirely new - which makes its price tag more than worthwhile to
any prior edition owner. Over a hundred authors around the world discuss their research and
latest science in photosynthetic processes, while a new section on its molecular science has been
added. The result is a powerful, in-depth survey that is quite simply a "must have" acquisition for
any college-level botany or science collection.
The Education Shelf
How Schools and Districts Meet Rigorous Standards Through Authentic Intellectual Work
M. Bruce King, Editor
Corwin Press, Inc.
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
9781483381077, $30.00, www.corwin.com
"How Schools and Districts Meet Rigorous Standards Through Authentic Intellectual Work:
Lessons from the Field" provides a discussion pairing the research-based, tested framework of
AIW with a survey of how it meets Common Core and other standards, using case histories of
AIW implementation processes in various schools and at different levels to outline the process of
collaboration and professional development that it offers. Templates, organizers, models and
AIW conclusions accompany charts, graphs and tips for a discussion that is well-rounded and
specific: highly recommended for any educator looking at AIW's applications and processes.
Discovering the Culture of Childhood
Emily Plank
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
9781605544625, $24.95, www.redleafpress.org
Discovering the Culture of Childhood is a top recommendation for early childhood educators and
considers childhood culture, from belief systems to language and expressions as well as social
interactions, and how it leads to better insights for the educator. The approach here involves
examining this culture of childhood and understanding its perspective, using case history
examples to demonstrate how problem solving opportunities were identified and fostered in early
learning settings. As important as discussions of what worked are illustrations of what
approaches failed due to misreading childhood communications and culture.
The Audiobook Shelf
Every Exquisite Thing
Matthew Quick
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9781478978385, $25.00, www.hachetteaudio.com
Vanessa Johansson adds a smooth and compelling voice to this saga of a star athlete and dutiful
daughter whose beloved teacher awakens the rebellious side of her by giving her a mysterious
cult classic book. As Nanette finds herself exploring new facets of her personality, she also
develops new relationships and faces different challenges which all come live in a powerful
audio story of transformation. Any listener interested in a coming of age story with a difference
will find Every Exquisite Thing makes for a powerful saga.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Indexing Tactics & Tidbits: An A-Z Guide
Janet Perlman
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
www.infotoday.com
9781753875257, $45.00, www.amazon.com
Indexing Tactics & Tidbits: An A-Z Guide is a reference for indexing professionals working in
the industry, and offers many insights into the process of using indexing software, understanding
clients, handling certification processes and databases, and more. From mashups and bids to
marketing tips all indexers should know and references that lend to better indexing, this reference
also includes typical client problems and how to handle them, scheduling challenges, and more,
making it a 'must have' reference for any professional indexer.
Ten Characteristics of Quality Indexes
Margie Towery
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
www.infotoday.com
9781573875264, $45.00, www.infotoday.com
Ten Characteristics of Quality Indexes: Confessions of an Award-Winning Indexer comes from
an industry professional whose own reputation is synonymous with high quality work, and culls
some two decades of the factors that set her indexing work apart from others. From what makes a
quality index and how to achieve an approach that incorporates consistency and solid results to
the author's own challenges as she developed her indexing abilities, any indexer who would
better understand what makes for indexing quality will find this a powerful discussion.
The American History Shelf
Gold Rush in the Klondike
Josephine Knowles
Quill Driver Books
2006 South Mary, Fresno, CA 93721
www.quilldriverbooks.com
9781610352703, $22.95, www.quilldriverbooks.com
Gold Rush in the Klondike: A Woman's Journey in 1898-1899 excels in presenting the frontier
experience from the vantage point of Josephine Knowles, an ordinary Victorian woman who
traveled with her husband to the Klondike during the Gold Rush of 1898, and provides a memoir
based on a manuscript which hasn't seen publication before. Knowles faced many challenges and
surprises as she endured a harsh winter, faced disease, and came into contact with unsavory
elements of society who were sometimes violent and more often crass. Her year in the Yukon at
the height of the Rush brings to life not just a bygone era, but the sentiments and daily
experiences and dangers of the Gold Rush world. Women's history and general American history
collections alike, especially those strong in Gold Rush experience, will find hers a rare, important
addition.
The World History Shelf
Cool: How Air Conditioning Changed Everything
Salvatore Basile
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
www.fordhampress.com
9780823271788, $19.95, www.fordhampress.com
Cool: How Air Conditioning Changed Everything provides history readers and social science
students alike with a review of how air conditioning evolved and changed life in America, and is
recommended not just for college collections but for any seeking a pairing of history and lively
social insights. Chapters survey how air conditioning was created, marketed, and how political
figures and business interests alike entered into the process. The result is a wide-ranging
discussion that seemingly begins with a narrow topic but which blossoms out to embrace the
many changes this technology brought.
The Science Shelf
Computational Physics
Darren Walker
Mercury Learning
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9781942270737, $49.95, www.merclearning.com
Computational Physics joins others in the "Essentials of Physics" series and is intended as a basic
college-level introduction to computational physics. Computers are used for a wide range of
scientific applications, and this book is designed as an overview of the scientific programming
process, presenting exercises in physics problems and examples of working programs. From
solving boundary value problems and applying partial differential equations to computer
generations of formulas and calculations, this primer offers a thorough coverage any
college-level computer science or physics student will find key to understanding.
The Crafts Shelf
Tie Dip Dye
Pepa Martin and Karen Davis
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
www.barronseduc.com
978143805331, $18.99, www.amazon.com
Tie Dip Dye at first looks to join a host of tie-dye how-to books on the market; but take a second
glance; because the techniques and results of this dip dye guide is nothing like the 1960s tie dye
one may envision. It offers techniques for homemade designs that require little in the way of
equipment or knowledge, it shows how dip-dying may be combined with textured stitching and
rubber bands or twine to create intriguing new patterns, and it is filled with ideas that lend not
just to clothing, but to home furnishing. Any who want a different variation on the tie dye theme
will find many lovely ideas here, with the step-by-step instructions and photos that make them
easy to duplicate.
The Social Issues Shelf
The Latino/a American Dream
Sandra L. Hanson and John White, Editors
Texas A&M University Press
4354 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4354
www.tamupress.com
9781623493899, $40.00, www.tamupress.com
The Latino/a American Dream provides a fine set of essays by social scientists who explore the
interactions, achievements, and obstacles of Latinos as they reach for the American dream,
considering the economics, history, social challenges and perceptions of this dream and how it
differs between recent Latino immigrants and those a few generations later. College-level readers
of social issues and political science will find it a powerful survey that compares Latino
conditions with those of other ethnic groups in this country, and which asks many important
questions for any who would consider changing or contrasting facets of the American
dream.
The Computer Shelf
Alternate Reality Games
Charles Palmer and Andy Petroski
CRC Press
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781498722384, $39.95, www.crcpress.com
Alternate Reality Games: Gamification for Performance is a primer recommended for any
collection strong in computer game development processes, and offers a fundamental guide to
the basics of such games. Discussions of alternate reality game formats, examples of various
forms of such games, case studies covering their creation and programming challenges, and
guidelines for creating such a game include discussions on how to create characters, plots, and
action and makes the perfect starting point for game builders new to alternate reality models.
The Business Shelf
The Five Roles of a Master Herder
Linda Kohanov
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
www.newworldlibrary.com
9781608683381, $24.95 www.newworldlibrary.com
The Five Roles of a Master Herder: A Revolutionary Model for Socially Intelligent Leadership is
recommended for self-help and business collections alike. While her focus is on leadership and
collaboration, the concepts are based on her equestrian work and discusses five different roles
that translate to unique leadership opportunities. The key to better leadership lies in balancing
these basic concepts and applying them to business and social models alike. Chapters offer
insights on how to determine which of the five roles are dominant in one's personality and how to
apply them in supportive situations. New age and business readers alike will find The Five Roles
of a Master Herder offers many insights into leadership opportunities.
The Cookbook Shelf
K Food
DaHae and Gareth West
Mitchell Beazley
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781784721596, $24.99, www.octopusbooksusa.com
K Food: Korean Home Cooking and Street Food presents the traditional cuisine and recipes of
Korean dishes and explores how they are blending with Western influences to create new foods,
and belongs on the shelves of any who want to explore and cook Korean-influenced dishes.
Some incorporate just a few changes to traditional approaches - such as with a Sweet and Spicy
Pork Belly Buns which removes vegetables from the traditional picture and slices the meat into
thinner strips more suitable for the bun than traditional stir-fries; while others represent real
changes - such as the Shrimp Po'Boy with Yija Mayo, which takes a decidedly Korean approach
as it takes an American sandwich and adds a citrus-flavored mayo to the mix. Any who
appreciate fusion ideas will relish this innovative Korean-based cookbook's approach.
Finding the Flavors We Lost
Patric Kuh
Ecco
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062219541, $26.99, www.eccobooks.com
Finding the Flavors We Lost: From Bread to Bourbon, How Artisans Reclaimed American Food
comes from the restaurant critic of Los Angeles Magazine and provides a close inspection of the
history of the artisan food movement in America. This sweeping survey covers nearly a hundred
years, documenting the rise of 'radicals' who taught and fostered nearly-forgotten artisan breads,
beers, and cheeses in the 1970s and moving backward to the history of food crafting through the
decades. From what defines 'artisanal' products to the social influencers on food product
development and dissemination, Finding the Flavors We Lost will attract any interested in food
history and development in America.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Title Wave
Lorna Barrett
Berkeley Prime Crime
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780425282700, $26.00, www.penguin.com
Title Wave tells of Tricia and her sister, who decide to book a cruise for a much-needed rest as
their bookstore is being rebuilt following a fire. Unfortunately, they've chosen one of their
passions as a cruise topic - a mystery event - and the fun quest for adventure turns too serious -
and deadly when a fellow passenger is murdered. The mystery quickly turns into a real-life
investigation as Tricia and Angelica race against time and waves of danger to find out who did it
- and why.
Books of a Feather
Kate Carlisle
Obsidian Mystery
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780451477705, $25.00, www.penguin.com
Books of a Feather is set in San Francisco and tells of a book restoration expert who is
approached by a birder society president with a big project: to repair a book of Audubon
drawings spoiled by spilled wine. But when said president is murdered, Brooklyn has her own
opinion about what did him in and why - and soon a series of odd events has her chasing clues
and fleeing for her own life. A powerful story evolves that will delight book fans interested in
captivating murder mysteries.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575-1129
phone: 1-608-835-7937
e-mail: mbr@execpc.com
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http://www.midwestbookreview.com
Diane C. Donovan, Editor & Senior Reviewer
12424 Mill Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
phone: 1-707-795-4629
e-mail: donovan@sonic.net
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