The Quotable "I Love Lucy"
Tom Watson
MetroBooks
c/o Friedman/Fairfax Publishers
15 West 26th Street, NY, NY 10010
1586632884 $9.98 metrobooks.com
With its informative introduction by Tom Watson, The Quotable "I Love Lucy" is a wonderfully
presented, memorable volume filled with a superb selection of the best moments and wittiest
verbal gags of a truly classic television show that has become an icon of American popular culture
from the 1950s down to the present day (thanks to perpetual reruns on Nick At Night).
Black-and-white photographs of the unforgettable Lucy and Ricky Ricardo spice up this hilarious
selection of classic vignette quotes and mini-scenes. The Quotable "I Love Lucy" is a welcome
giftbook for fans of one of the greatest comedy series of all time and a "must" for all Lucy fans
everywhere!
Puzzlers' Tribute
David Wolfe & Tom Rodgers, editors
A. K. Peters
63 South Ave., Natick, MA 01760
1568811217 $35.00 www.akpeters.com
Collaboratively edited by David Wolfe and Tom Rodgers, Puzzlers' Tribute: A Feast For The
Mind is an amazing compilation of classic brain teasers collected from all walks of science,
mathematics, and verbal riddles to test the reader's thinking skills to their highest degree. Each
puzzle is not only proffered, but comes with a detailed explanation as to the true nature of the
problem, as well as a step-by-step solution. Highly recommended for mathematicians, magicians,
and puzzle enthusiasts, Puzzlers' Tribute is amazing, varied, challenging, and fun leisure reading
guaranteed to give its readers an itch for pencil and paper to work the problems out for
themselves!
Schar Ward's Coming Clean: Dirty Little Secrets From A Professional Housecleaner is a
no-nonsense, highly practical guide to learning how to clean one's own house faster, better, and
with the least amount of effort. Written by a professional housecleaner with many years of
personal experience, Coming Clean covers kids' rooms, bathrooms, polishing, proper cleaning
supplies and equipment and much more. A unique compendium of "how to" tips, tricks,
techniques, and strategies, Coming Clean is recommended for anyone wanting to keep their house
clean without exhausting themselves.
Sexuality, Curiosity, Fear, and the Arts
Milton D. Heifetz
Peter Lang Publishing
Jupiterstrasse 15, Postfach 277, CH-3000, Bern 15, Switzerland
0820452319 $49.95 www.peterlang.net
Sexuality, Curiosity, Fear, And The Arts: Biology Of Aesthetics by Milton D. Heifetz (Clinical
Professor of neurosurgery, University of Southern California) is a scholarly analysis of the
biological components of the classical arts such as music or painting. Human emotion and its
psychological defense mechanisms play a critical role in interpretation of art; the meaning of that
role and how it affects the creation, value, and future of art is discussed in fine detail in this
college-level treatise. A unique and strongly recommended study of the complex interaction
between art and humanity, Sexuality, Curiosity, Fear, And The Arts is a strongly recommended
addition to academic reference collections and supplemental reading lists for students of the
psychology, aesthetics, and philosophy of the arts.
An Aran Keening
Andrew McNeillie
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
0299176002 $24.95 1-800-621-2736
An Aran Keening is the personal and compelling memoir of Andrew McNeillie, a man who
traveled to the Aran Islands off the Atlantic coast of Ireland and stayed there for eleven months.
McNeillie is clearly filled with admiration for a land of profound natural beauty and an
appreciative people who work hard to maintain their traditions and culture from one generation to
the next. Unique, superbly written, highly recommended and rewarding reading, An Aran Keening
is a book of considerable insight and justifiable reverence.
Now in a revised, updated and expanded fourth edition, Mystery Shopping: Get Paid To Shop is a
straightforward, thorough, practical, user friendly guide to vocation of "mystery shopping" -
getting paid to shop in order to help a company keep its quality control high and feedback
accurate. From getting reimbursed for free goods, gas, car repairs, nights in hotels, clothing,
gourmet meals and more to invaluable advice for founding your own mystery shopping company
or employing mystery shoppers of your own, Mystery Shopping covers the basics, ins and outs,
pitfalls and perks of this exciting and potentially lucrative niche. Written by a mystery shopper
who drew upon his more than ten years of experience, Jim Poynter's Mystery Shopping is a
fascinating, useful, lucrative guide, step-by-step instructional guide that will literally pay for itself
many, many times over!
Unconventional Means
Anne Richardson Williams
In Circle Press
2616 Barton Ave., Nashville, TN 37212
0970239106 $18.95 1-877-509-3487
Unconventional Means: The Dream Down Under is a unique and moving work drawing upon
Australian Aboriginal stories incorporated and integrated into her own original writing by
Lorraine Mafi-Williams. The text is deftly presented and engaging. Williams prose stir is a
singularly unforgettable read. Unconventional Means is highly recommended, entertaining, and
thought-provoking reading.
A Gathering Of Fugitives
Diana Anhalt
Archer Books
P.O. Box 1254, Santa Maria, CA 93456
1931122032 $15.00 www.amazon.com
A Gathering Of Fugitives: American Political Expatriates In Mexico 1948-1965 by Diana Anhalt
is a solid reference and historical narrative about a group of Americans (ranging from Spanish
Civil War veterans, Communist Party organizers, Hollywood activists, and other post-World War
II political dissidents) who went through political exile and expatriation in Mexico for a variety of
different reasons. Their individual and community struggles to adapt, political clashes, along with
the personal stories of some who returned to America are all covered in-depth in this most
remarkable and recommended study.
Mythological Europe Revisited
Fons Elders, editor
VUB University Press
c/o Independent Publishers Group
814 North Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60610
9054872829 $20.00 www.ipgbook.com
Effectively edited and enhanced with an informative introduction and epilogue by Fons Elders
(Professor in the Theory of Worldviews, University for Humanist Studies, Utrecht, The
Netherlands), Mythological Europe Revisited: Humanism and the Third Millennium III is a
scholarly, college-level analysis of European mythological themes through a variety of eleven
essays by a series of distinguished authors range from "Promethean Passion," to "Hermes and
Papageno," to "Venus and Liberty". An eclectic and diverse collection, filled with intense
philosophical commentaries, Mythological Europe Revisted is a very welcome addition to any
mythology studies supplemental reading list or academic reference collection.
Voice From The Mountains
Anthony Caponi
Ruminator Books
1648 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
188691351X $27.00 ruminator.com
Voice From The Mountains by sculptor and educator Anthony Caponi is a personal memoir of a
remote village in the Apennines Mountains of central Italy, where Caponi spent his boyhood in the
1920s. Traditions handed down through the centuries and pride in the heart of day-to-day living
mark the reflections and remembrances. Black-and-white photographs add an extra touch to this
powerful account, which is written largely in an unusual style that strongly resembles free-verse
poetry. Voice From The Mountains is a unique and superbly presented memoir.
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd St. #510, NY, NY 10010
1-800-491-2808
Graphic designers and their clients will appreciate Liane Sebastian's text Digital Design Business
Practices (1-58115-086-5, $29.95), which defines the responsibilities, expectations and
procedures for all involved in producing and managing creative design projects. From ownership
issues and working with various types of production groups to creative group management, this is
a nuts-and-bolts coverage of essential business practices for electronic design professionals. DK
Holland edits Design Issues (202-7, $21.95), presenting over thirty essays varying in subject from
corporate branding and ethics of the profession to the context of design in culture. Thoughts on
graphic design's responsibilities and impact are well presented. Roz Goldfarb's Careers By Design
(205-1, $19.95) provides an excellent set of tips for professional success. Headhunter Goldfarb
reveals the criteria for judging expertise and reveals marketing opportunities throughout the
industry. Monona Rossol's Artist's Complete Health And Safety Guide (204-3, $24.95) appears in
its third updated edition to cover the latest information and research on artist health, from
hazardous materials to using safety equipment. Government regulations are included in the
discussion. Tad Crawford's Business & Legal Forms For Photographers, 3rd Edition (206-X,
$29.95) is a form-filled book which may not prove appropriate for library lending, but which
makes an excellent reference and includes the forms on CD-ROM for consumer use. Over thirty
forms cover various types of contracts, collaborative efforts, stock agency agreements, and other
professional situations. All are excellent, lasting titles for art library reference collections
Scrolling Forward
David Levy
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10010
1-55970-553-1 $24.95 1-800-759-0190
Scrolling Forward is a very fine survey of the changing relationships between ordinary objects in
this case, documents and modern digital influences. Writing, etiquette, and reading habits are
being questioned and changed by new technologies and practices: this examines documents of all
kinds, considering what is likely to change and what is/should be preserved in the Internet Age. A
fascinating survey of the future of documents and their meaning.
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-800-462-6420
David Pryce-Jones' interpretation of Arab societies Closed Circle (1-56663-440-7, $16.95)
provides fine observations of Arab circles and definitions which helps to explore underlying
attitudes in a culture defined by tribal and religious traditions. Chapters consider issues which
motivate the Arabs and provide an examination of how Arab societies work: is recommended
reading for any college-level student of modern Arab events. Christopher Clausen's Faded Mosaic
(425-3, $14.95) examines the emergence of post-cultural America, where cultural norms have lost
power over public and private behavior patterns, promoting individualism and confrontation.
Chapters consider the changing meaning of cultural influence and how American and immigrant
cultural identity has vanished.
The Business Shelf
Small Business Primer: How To Buy, Sell & Evaluate A Business
Samuel S. Tuttle, CCIM
streetsmartbooks, LLC
P.O. Box 2, Middletown, DE 19709-0002
0970946600 $95.00 streetsmartbooks.com
Small Business Primer: How To Buy, Sell & Evaluate A Business is a seminar by Samuel S.
Tuttle, CCIM offered in an
easily accessible book form for the non-specialist, general reader. This superbly presented "how
to" manual is filled with cogently presented, step-by-step instructions to improve one's negotiating
and decision-making skills, including how to evaluate and size up a business to buy or sell, and the
risks and rewards that come with such transactions. A practical, go-get-em book with a useful
message easily absorbed by readers of all experience levels, Small Business Primer is a thorough,
comprehensive, highly recommended selection of first-class financial
wisdom specific to the assessment, acquisition, and profitable disposal of any business regardless
of its nature, size, or complexity.
Exporting To Canada
Gerhard W. Kautz
Self-Counsel Press
1704 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
1551803399 $14.95 1-877-877-6490
Exporting To Canada: A Guide For American Countries by Gerhard Kautz (president of GWEM
Systems Limited, a Canad-based international marketing consulting company doing business in
more than forty countries) is a no-nonsense, practical primer for expanding one's business market
to international dimensions with a maximum of profit and a minimum of difficulty. Chapters cover
how Canadian business culture differs from that of the U.S., the metric system, the North
American Free Trade Agreement, consumer profiles, intellectual property protection in Canada
and much, much more. Exporting To Canada is an excellent and recommended basic business
primer for anyone considering going international - especially in this modern century with auction
sites and sales for the Internet that make doing business with another nation only a mouse click
away!
Smart Services
Deborah Sawyer
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
0-910965-56-0 $29.95 1-800-300-9868
Smart Services gathers competitive information strategies, solutions and success stories for
service businesses, revealing the many forms of competition in service businesses and covering
everything from customer origin and government competition to locating intelligence about
people. An excellent survey of business models and changes.
Internet Prophets
Mary Diffley
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
0-910965-55-2 $29.95 1-800-300-9868
Innovative business ideas for the internet range from products to services and provide advice
which will enable executives to conduct more business successfully on the web. Internet Prophets
is the first to assess proven e-commerce strategies, matching techniques with budgets of large and
small companies alike and presenting 'Internet Prophets' for four different budget ranges. Covers
both strategies and marketing costs; rich in specifics.
Why Russia?
C. David Gleason
Fish Creek Publishing
P.O. Box 871007, Wasilla, AK 99687
0970943849 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Why Russia? A Nostalgic Old World Adventure is the personal story of communications and
engineering management expert C. David Gleason, who journeyed from his home in Alaska to
gain financing for a satellite earth station in Russia. His personal adventure is replete with amazing
and sometimes dangerous characters, Why Russia? is an incredible, "stranger than fiction" story,
and a truly fascinating look at how a different and varied culture perceives life in America. Highly
recommended reading for those with an interest in contemporary Russian culture, economic, and
political transformation, black and white photographs pepper this most extraordinary and highly
recommended entrepreneurial memoir.
Each Human Spirit
Art Bobrowitz
Opal Creek Press
1675 Fir Street South, Salem, OR 97302
1931105030 $17.95 1-866-375-9015
Each Human Spirit: The Transformation Of The American Workplace by management consultant
and leadership instructor Art Bobrowitz is a new and insightful look at methods and management
techniques to increase workplace productivity by harnessing the power of the human spirit, rather
than stifling it. From curtailing management behaviors that inhibit good results to accountability
and putting the customer first, the various individual chapters of Each Human Spirit cover a broad
range of necessary and vital issues to optimum corporate functionality. Each Human Spirit is very
highly recommended reading for corporate managers, supervisors, and human resources
directors.
When Teams Work Best
Frank LaFasto & Carl Larson
Sage Publications
Crane Creek Communications (publicity)
2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
0761923667 $24.95 www.sagepub.com
When Teams Work Best: 6,000 Team Members And Leaders Tell What It Takes To Succeed by
Frank LaFasto (Senior Vice President of Organization Effectiveness for Cardinal health, Inc.) and
Carl Larson (Professor of Human Communication, University of Denver) is a practical, "user
friendly" guide to the harnessing the power of cooperation and teamwork for increased
productivity and effectiveness. Individual chapters address what makes a good team member,
what makes a good leader, problem solving methodologies, and how to best promote confidence
and trust. When Teams Work Best is very highly recommended for anyone charged with the
corporate responsibility for cultivating business group work skills!
Successful Selling Made E-Z
Gerard I. Nierenberg
Made E-Z Products
384 South Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
1563825139 $14.95 www.MadeE-Z.com
Successful Selling Made E-Z by professional speaker and seminar leader Gerard I. Nierenberg is a
straightforward, no-nonsense entrepreneurial guide to improving one's skills at negotiation,
spotting the no-sale client who merely steals time and information, and skills specific to real estate
sales, company sales or free agent sales as well as more broad principles. A superbly presented,
practical, motivationally oriented guide, Successful Selling Made E-Z is written for readers of all
ages and business savvy levels. Enthusiastically recommended to anyone who must earn their
own living, Successful Selling Made E-Z is also for those readers who do not sell as a trade, but
would greatly benefit in their personal, domestic, and social activities through the application of
the useful negotiation principles presented in Successful Selling Made E-Z!
A Practical Guide To Call Center Technology
Andrew J. Waite
CMP Books
6600 Silacci Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
1578200946 $34.95 1-800-500-6875
A Practical Guide To Call Center Technology: Select The Right Systems For Total Customer
Satisfaction by telecommunications expert Andrew J. Waite is a highly informational book for
businesspeople who need to set up a telephone system to handle customer orders, complains, and
other important matters. Fielding long-distance calls from any number of people for good business
is no small feat, and chapters from this guide address such diverse issues as basic connection and
setup, typical switching systems, the value of an ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) system, and
much more. A glossary at the back helps readers unfamiliar with the terminology catch up quickly.
A Practical Guide To Call Center Technology comes with three ready to use RFPs (Request for
Proposals) which can be downloaded at www.cmpbooks.com/waite with purchase of the book. A
solid, fact-filled, and highly useful guide for anyone who needs to launch an effective and efficient
call center -- and keep it running smoothly!
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
Herbal Magick
Gerina Dunwich
New Pages Books
Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1564145751 $14.99 www.amazon.com
Gerina Dunwich's Herbal Magick is a modern witch's indispensable guide to the world of herbs
provides an excellent survey of plants and their particular relationship to the world of magic.
Beginners as well as advanced students of witchcraft will find Herbal Magick filled with precise
instructions on using herbs to summon spirits, weave spells, and make charms. An intriguing
collection of mystical applications for modern herbs.
The Sweet Breathing Of Plants
Linda Hogan & Brenda Peterson, editors
North Point Press
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
086547625X $14.00 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively edited by Linda Hogan and Brenda Peterson, The Sweet Breathing Of Plants is a
gentle and remarkable collections of singularly unique essays about the relationship between
women and plants, interdependent upon one another for life since prehistory. From "The
Language of Flowers" to "The Flooded Forest," each individual treatise significantly contributes
an unusual and memorable insight to the wondrous whole in this spiritually moving and deeply
meaningful metaphysical anthology.
The Orion Prophecy
Patrick Geryl & Gino Ratinckx
Adventures Unlimited Press
One Adventure Place, Kempton, IL 60946
http://www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com
0932813917 $16.95 1-815-253-6390
The Orion Prophecy: Will The World Be Destroyed In 2012? is a reckoning for the future.
Embodying predictions of a cataclysmic magnetic field reversal and worldwide catastrophe that
trace their origins back to the Maya and the Egyptians, The Orion Prophecy is a dark and chilling
warning of dangers in the future. Of special note are the references to the lost wisdom and
technology of Atlantis, which is thoughtfully discussed at length for the invaluable hope it offers
to the future. The Orion Prophecy is an invaluable and strongly recommended addition to
metaphysical studies reading lists and reference collections.
Your Love Life & Reincarnation
Stephen Petullo
MetaPublishing
3741 NE 163rd Street, #314, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
0971386757 $17.95 www.amazon.com
Stephen Petullo's Your Love Life & Reincarnation: Why The Past Is Affecting Your Present And
How To Fix It is a holistic, metaphysical self-help guide to improving one's love life through
understanding karma, past lives, and reincarnation. Individual chapters address matters ranging
from the benefits of regression therapy, to how past lives influence sexual orientation, to the
overwhelming importance of forgiveness. A quite powerful and transcendental guide, Your Love
Life & Reincarnation is strongly recommend addition to metaphysical studies and human
relationship reading lists and reference collections.
Anthroposophy And Astrology
Elisabeth Vreede
Anthroposophic Press
400 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
0880104902 $30.00 anthropress.org
Ably translated by Ronald Koetzsch and Anne Riegel from the original Dutch, Anthroposophy
And Astrology: The Astronomical Letters Of Elisabeth Vreede is a fascinating collection of
monthly subscription "letters" by Elisabeth Vreede, Ph.D. (1879-1943), a close student of Rudolf
Steiner. Ms. Vreede's writings look at astronomy and classical astrology through the lens of
spiritual science, and also contemplate the role of astrology in modern society. From heavenly
bodies to human souls, the unified thoughts of Ms. Vreede make for a most intriguing study,
particularly for faithful astrology followers. Anthroposophy And Astrology is a unique and
invaluable addition to metaphysical studies reading lists and reference collections.
A Practical Guide To Qabalistic Symbolism
Gareth Knight
Red Wheel/Weiser, L.L.C.
368 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
1578632471 $34.95 1-800-423-7087
A Practical Guide To Qabalistic Symbolism by author and modern occultist Gareth Knight is a
comprehensive reference, encompassing Volume 1: On the Spheres of the Tree of Life and
Volume 2: On the Paths and the Tarot, showcasing the power of Magick and the applications of
Qabalah. Diagrams, tables, black-and-white illustrations and extensively annotated explanations
help lead readers through the fascinating, sometimes conflicting and hidden meanings of the skill,
art, and practice of Qabalah in this most thorough guide. Highly recommended for serious
students of the Qabalah, magick, and metaphysics.
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-800-972-6657
Gawain's practical guidelines for living a rich spiritual daily life are presented in Developing
Intuition (1-57731-186-8, $12.95), which explores how individuals can learn from honing their
intuitive skills. This is her first new title in several years and provide important exercises which
demonstrate how to improve and develop an intuitive ability. Joseph Campbell's Inner Reaches Of
Outer Space (1-57731-209-0, $20.00) returns an older classic to print: this was the last book
completed before his death and appears in a fine new edition. Topics were compiled from a series
of lectures he delivered in San Francisco and explore links between new Space Age theories,
metaphysics and mythology. Christina Baldwin's Seven Whispers (192-2, $17.00) tells how to
listen to one's inner spirit voice. Seven phrases (whispers) are used to inspire inner dialogue about
what is really important in life. Her examination blends first-person experience with philosophy &
spirituality.
Abraham
Judi Sutherland & Larry Sutherland
Additive Creations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1081, Fort Worth, TX 76101
0962524107 $17.95 www.amazon.com
Abraham: The Initiator On Spirit, Will And Ego by Judi Sutherland and her husband Larry
Sutherland is the fascinating story of a woman's psychic experience and transcendental contact
with a spiritual being who identified himself as Abraham. The result of their communication,
including answers to some of the deepest human mysteries of experience and explorations into the
nature of the Will, the Self, and God, are all recorded in this compelling testimonial. Most of
Abraham: The Initiator On Spirit, Will And Ego is presented in a question-and-answer format,
with Abraham's wisdom in sharp relief. A riveting metaphysical treatise on the oldest and greatest
questions of existence, Abraham: The Initiator On Sprit, Will And Ego is strongly recommended
reading for students of metaphysics, psychic phenomena, and channeling.
The Wonders: Let's All Get Well Soon
Rene Gaudette, et al.
The Wonders Press
Cate Cummings (publicity)
8361 - 11th Line, R.R. #2, Thornton, ON, Canada, L0L 2N0
1894802012 $16.95 www.amazon.com
The Wonders: Let's All Get Well Soon is an informative, challenging, and iconoclastic exploration
of health perspectives written by Rene Gaudette with Maggie McGuffin-Gaudette, and edited by
Lee Anne Nicholson. It is a channeled work of metaphysical commentary on emotional, spiritual,
and especially physical health, filled with forcefully argued reasoning on the value of pure spring
water, the true nature of aging and how to lessen its effects, the dangers of electromagnetic fields
and much more. Highly recommended for students of metaphysics, channeling, and alternative
medicine, The Wonders: Let's All Get Well Soon is a thought provoking presentation of
important ideas for cleaner living and better health.
Letters Through The Veil
Loryn "Solana" Walton
Solstar
411 Video Information (publicity)
PO Box 320987, Cocoa Beach, FL 32932-0987
0967977908 $12.95 www.amazon.com
Letters Through The Veil by Loryn "Solana" Walton is the heartfelt, personal testimony of a
woman's communication with her beloved husband after his death. A book deeply reverent of God
and of the sacredness of the human spirit, Letters Through The Veil is a warm and enlightening
memoir that guides the reader to look within and beyond internal blockades to a happier life.
Powerful reading to enrich the soul, Letters Through The Veil is highly recommended and
rewarding reading for students of metaphysics and the mysteries of love and life after death.
The Psychology Shelf
Surviving Manic Depression
E. Fuller Torrey MD, Michael Knable, D.O.
Basic Books
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0-465-08663-2 $28.00 1-800-242-7737
Bipolar disorders's risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options are surveyed in a title which
covers the historical treatment of the disorder, its special challenges, and the related problems
which can affect individuals. From an assessment of drugs newly on the market to further
references on websites and video, Surviving Manic Depression covers the latest findings on manic
depression's causes and treatment.
The Emergence Of Consciousness
Thane Malabar
Herus Publishing
P.O. Box 801, Tesuque, NM 87574-801
0971046719 $19.95 www.amazon.com
The Emergence Of Consciousness: A New Framework For Self-Knowledge by scientist, author,
and inventor Thane Malabar strives to fulfil the ancient Socratic wisdom conceptualized in the
immortal words, "Know thyself." Drawing upon the study of a wide range of scientific disciplines
from neuroscience and psychology to computer science, linguistics, and more, The Emergence Of
Consciousness divides the essence of consciousness into four major domains: that of Species,
Self, Attention, and Human Relationships. A fascinating study of an issue difficult to analyze
directly yet fundamental to all human beings The Emergence Of Consciousness is very highly
recommended reading for students of neuroscience, psychology, computer science, linguistics, as
well as the non-specialist reader with an interest in the psychological processes of acquiring
self-knowledge.
Unveiling Depression In Women
Archibald Hart & Catherine Hart Weber
Fleming H. Revell/Baker Book House
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
0800757491 $12.99 www.amazon.com
Unveiling Depression In Women: A Practical Guide To Understanding And Overcoming
Depression by licenced psychologists Catherine Hart Weber and Archibald Hart is a serious guide
written expressly to be easily understood by the non-specialist general reader. This informative
highly recommended work deals specifically with understanding the unfortunate phenomenon of
depression as it specifically presents itself in women. Individual chapters address causes of
depression, getting help, and strategies for improving one's life when suffering from depression or
if a loved one suffers from depression. Unveiling Depression In Women is an ideal book for
anyone who suffers from chronic or clinical depression, and those who love them.
The American History Shelf
Land As Far As the Eye Can See
Donald Warrin & Geoffrey L. Gomes
Arthur H. Clark Company
P.O. Box 14707, Spokane, WA 99214
0870623060 $39.50 1-800-842-9286
Land As Far As The Eye Can See: Portuguese In The Old West by Donald Warrin (Professor
Emeritus, California State University, Hayward, Department of Modern Languages and
Literature) and Geoffrey L. Gomes (History and Political science, Chabot College, Hayward) is a
superbly presented, comprehensive, academic history of the men and women of Portugal who
helped settle the American West frontier. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations add a
visual finishing touch to the carefully researched biographies of individual Portuguese immigrants,
set in the context of broader historical, social, and national trends. Land As Far As The Eye Can
See is a fascinating study of a unique portion of the American West's history, particularly the
often-overlooked states of Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Arizona, Idaho, and New
Mexico. A first-rate reference and fascinating reading material for anyone with a scholarly interest
in the Old West, Land As Far As The Eye Can See is recommended for Western American
History studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections.
Pox Americana
Elizabeth Fenn
Hill & Wang/Farrar, Straus, Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY NY 10003
0-8090-7820-1 $25.00 1-888-330-8477
The great smallpox epidemic of 1775-82 is covered in a survey which reveals not only the spread
of the disease, but how it made an impact on the Revolutionary War's outcome and how it
affected the lives of everyone in North America. In linking the progress of the disease to social
and political changes in climate, Pox Americana provides a riveting history as well as a health
survey of infectious disease in society.
America The Beautiful
Lynn Sherr
Public Affairs
250 W. 57th St., #1321, NY, NY 10107
1586480855 $25.00 publicaffairsbooks.com
America The Beautiful: The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation's Favorite Song by journalist
and author Lynn Sherr, is an historical account of a patriotic American classic and recommended
for both school and community library American history collections. Individual chapters delve into
the history of the original poem, the music that made the song, the meaning of the anthem and the
legacy of this patriotic work. Filled with color photographs, reproductions of primary sources and
a fascinating wealth of lore, America The Beautiful is an amazing, exciting and intriguing history
of the song that defines the United States.
America And The World
Jolyon P. Girard
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0313312923 $55.00 greenwood.com
America And The World by Professor Jolyon P. Girard (Department of History and Political
Science, Cabrini College, Radnor, Pennsylvania) is a superbly presented, student resource guide
filled with facts and information on thirteen separate and crucial events in the history of America's
foreign relations. From the Monroe Doctrine to Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare to the
Reagan-Gorbachev Summit in Reykjavik that marked the end of the Cold War, each event is
critically offered with exhaustive research perfect for student debates and research papers. A
first-rate supplementary text for those studying America's effect upon international history,
America And The World is a highly recommended addition to academic library American history
reference collections.
1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish American History
Edward O'Donnell
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
0767906861 $15.95 1-800-726-0600
Irish immigrants have played central roles in defining the American character and identity, sharing
their history and resources for generations. 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish
American Historys provides lively, concise surveys of Irish-American experiences, including both
ancient Irish history and religion to modern surveys of Irish lives. A historical timeline format by
topic allows readers quick and easy access to Irish facts, biographies of notable figures, and
events.
The Black Studies Shelf
Black Jacks
W. Jeffrey Bolster
Harvard University Press
79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
0-674-07627-3 $14.95 1-800-448-2242
Bolster, a mariner and historian, provides a coverage of the history of black seafaring in the age of
sail and reveals the role black sailors played in America. Chapters hold many nearly-forgotten
facts gleaned from source materials, providing important keys to understanding Afro-American
contributions to exploration.
Black And Free
Alan Abrams, editor
Doubting Thomas Publishing
P.O. Box 132, Sylvania, OH 43560
0971430306 $29.95 http://www.doubtingthomasbooks.net
Black And Free: The Free Negro In America, 1830 is, in its own words, "A Commentary on
Carter Woodson's 'Free Negro Heads of Families in the United States in 1830." The
overwhelming majority of this book (296 pages) is not a standard history book but rather a reprint
of a historical primary source - originally published over 170 years ago - listing name after name
of free black heads of families, their ages, and the number of people in their family. Black And
Free is essentially a genealogical listing useful for tracing ancestors; for not every
African-American was a slave before the Civil War. A lengthy introduction tells the reader more
about the main reference, its history, and the current events of the times surrounding its initial
publication. Black And Free is a unique and strongly recommended addition to Black Studies and
genealogical library reference collections.
The Artbook Shelf
Eugene Delacroix
Jean Stewart, editor & translator
MFA Publications
295 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
0878466320 $19.95 www.mfa.org
Eugene Delacroix: Selected Letters 1813-1863 is a broad anthology spanning decades of personal
correspondence of one of the foremost French Romantic artists. Black-and-white renditions of
Delacroix's art illustrate the highly literate and fascinating pages of Delacroix's thoughts, ably
edited and translated by Jean Stewart. Eugene Delacroix Selected Letters 1813-1863
is enhanced for the contemporary reader with an informative, extensive introduction by John
Russell, and very highly recommended for academic reference collections and anyone with a keen
interest in Delacroix's art and a dedicated desire to learn more about the man behind the
masterpieces.
Arnold Roth: Free Lance
Lucy Shelton Caswell, editor
Fantagraphics Books
7563 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
1560974389 $22.95 1-800-657-1100
Arnold Roth, Free Lance: A Fifty Year Retrospective is a full color gallery of wild cartooning, by
the occasionally twisted, always tongue-in-cheek ironic and amazingly humorous pen of Arnold
Roth. From raunchy burlesque takes on the history of sex to parodies of history and modern
society, Arnold Roth, Free Lance covers a wide sweep of human experience and is as much an art
gallery as it is a book of cartoons. A "must" for his legions of fans, Arnold Roth, Free Lance will
admirably serve to introduce his amazing and memorable talent to a whole new generation.
Gauguin
Britt Salvesen
The Art Institute Of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603
0810967391, $19.95, 1-312-443-3600
Paul Gauguin was at the heart of the Post-Impressionist movement with his lush, colorful
artworks revolutionizing modern painting a the turn of the 19th Century. Largely self-taught in a
diversity of media including oil painting, printmaking, and ceramics, Gauguin came to his career
as a Parisian artist relatively late in life, and went on to paint subjects drawn from where he would
live ranging from Brittany and Martinique, to Tahiti, and the Marquesas islands. In Gauguin, art
expert Britt Salvesen drew from research developed by Douglas W. Druick and Peter Kort
Zegers, enhanced with 79 superbly presented illustrations of which 52 are in color and 27 are
duotone. Gauguin is a very highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community
library art history reading lists and reference collections in general, as well as being strongly
commended to students of the life and work of Paul Gauguin in particular.
Anselm Kiefer
Christoph Ransmayr, essayist
Hatje Cantz Publishers
c/o Distributed Art Publishers
155 Sixth Ave., 2nd fl., NY, NY 10013
3775711252 $45.00 1-800-338-2665
Anselm Kiefer: The Seven Heavenly Palaces 1973-2001 is a truly impressive volume showcasing
Anselm Kiefer's paintings in full color. An essay by Christoph Ransmayr and contributions by
three others offer insightful commentary on the period pieces, but the principle focus of Anselm
Kiefer: The Seven Heavenly Palaces 1973-2001 is upon the art itself. Enthusiastically
recommended for personal, art school, and community library art reference and history
collections, Anselm Kiefer: The Seven Heavenly Palaces 1973-2001 is a high-quality gallery book
filled with earthy architectural paintings and resounding emotion and spirit.
Paintings Of The Southwest
Arnold Skolnick, editor
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-1591
0826328431 $19.95 1-800-249-7737
Paintings Of The Southwest compiled and capably edited by Arnold Skolnic is a gorgeous,
full-color art book filled with rich and emotional landscapes from southwestern America, as well
as some portraits of the people who call this splendid land home. Works from a wide variety of
artists are presented, often with a brief quote from the artist that is relevant to the heart and soul
of his or her creation. Enhanced with a thoughtful introduction by independent art historian and
curator Suzan Campbell, Paintings Of The Southwest overall is an informative, engaging book of
art showcasing the sweeping strokes of memorable works by gifted artists on every page and
admirably succeeds in capturing the land's natural spirit. Also very highly recommended are
Arnold Skolnick's previous two volumes of artwork, Paintings Of Maine (Clarkson Potter,
0517582295, $9.00) and Paintings Of California (University of California Press, 0520211847,
$17.95).
Earth Transformed: Chinese Ceramics In The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston by Wu Tung
(Matsutaro Shoriki Curator of Asian Art and Head of the Department of the Art of Asia, Oceania,
and Africa) is a gorgeous, coffee-table art book filled cover to cover with more than two hundred
beautiful color photographs of seventy-nine smooth, elegant, picturesque and varied examples of
the art of Chinese Ceramics throughout a 5000 year history. From decorative pottery to Buddhist
sculptures, each ceramic is displayed with a detailed aside informing the reader about its origin
and contextual meaning. A wondrous and beautiful book of three dimensional works of art, Earth
Transformed is an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and
community library ceramic art and art history reference collections.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Understanding Buddhism
Gary Gach & Michael Wenger
Alpha Books
c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290
0028641701 $18.95 pearsonptg.com
An articulate, accessible, comprehensive, "reader friendly survey of Buddhism, The Complete
Idiot's Guide To Understanding Buddhism is presented from the perspective of a pragmatic
American Buddhism. Diverse schools of Buddhism are surveyed and described including
Vipassana, Zen, Pure Land, and Tibetan. Buddhism is also presented within diverse religious and
philosophical contexts such as Christianity, Judaism, human relations, work, food, arts, and the
social/political/environment issues of the modern world. The rules for living a Buddhist lifestyle
(including meditation) are clear, complete, and comprehensive. In addition to the philosophies of
Buddhism, the reader is also presented with cogent information on Buddhist films, environmental
concerns from a Buddhist perspective, Buddhist celebrations, and more. The Complete Idiot's
Guide To Understanding Buddhism is an ideal introduction and highly recommended for personal
reading lists, as well as school, and community library interfaith reference collections.
Sufism
A.J. Arberry
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
0-486-41958-4 $7.95 1-800-223-3130
Sufism presents a survey of the mystics of Islam, republishing a work which appeared in London
in
1950, providing insights into various aspects of Sufism and considering the lives of its mystics. An
excellent introduction to both the founders of Sufism and its basic foundations.
America's Religions
Peter W. Williams
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820
0252066820 $29.95 press.uillinois.edu
America's Religions: From Their Origins To The Twenty-First Century by Peter W. Williams
(Distinguished Professor of Comparative Religions and American Studies, Miami University,
Oxford, Ohio) is a massive, comprehensive, meticulous study of the religious movements that
have shaped the United States and ranges from Native American religions and early European
colonization era communities of faith to the religious modernism and pluralism of the twentieth
century. Divided into fifty-five chapters, the scholarly narrative path traces a long road across
centuries of human belief. America's Religions is a fascinating read and a sweeping historical
analysis which is very highly recommended for History Of Religion supplemental reading lists and
reference collections.
Fossils & Faith
Nathan Aviezer
KTAV Publishing House
900 Jefferson St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
0881256072 $24.95 www.ktav.com
Fossils & Faith: Understanding Torah And Science by Nathan Aviezer (Professor of Physics,
Bar-llan University, Israel) is a thoughtful, serious, scholarly analysis of the books of the Bible and
the evidence of modern science, and endeavors to show that accepting the truth of God does not
mean that one must discard rational thinking. A profound study of both evidence and theology,
persuasively argued and with an especial emphasis on the importance of the Torah, Fossils &
Faith is a dichotomy between practices filled with meaningful ideas that bear reading for people of
all religious faiths. Fossils & Faith is highly recommended reading for students of the complexities
and interrelationships of science and religion, of the interactions between God and his
creation.
Saints In Babylon
Kenric F. Ward
1st Books Library
2511 West 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759658064 $17.95 www.amazon.com
Saints In Babylon: Mormons And Las Vegas by Kenneth Ward is a truly riveting account of the
Mormon community that thrives in the heartland of America's legalized gambling. This is the true
story of how a ethically strict, theological-based temperant and anti-gambling oriented Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints established itself and then found ways to earn revenue off of
gambling and the self-indulgent pleasures that Las Vegas commercializes and markets to everyone
and anyone with the money to play makes for amazing and riveting reading. Saints In Babylon is a
unique contribution to the study of contemporary Mormon history.
The Mandaeans
Edmondo Lupieri
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
255 Jefferson Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
080283924X $25.00 www.eerdmans.com
The Mandaeans: The Last Gnostics by Edmondo Lupieri (Professor of Christian History,
University of Udine, Italy) is a comprehensive and informative introduction to Mandaeanism, a
branch of Gnosticism that has survived the last sixteen centuries Christian and Islamic suppression
in Iran and Iraq down to the present day. From their history traceable back to the Italian monk
Ricoldo da Montecroce, to their legends, customs, ideals, and texts, The Mandaeans: The Last
Gnostics is a solid and scholarly core reference and offers a wealth of invaluable lore about a
unique faith and a special way of life. The Mandaeans is thorough, meticulously presented and
fascinating study.
God's Two Books
Kenneth J. Howell
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0268010455 $39.95 1-800-621-2736
God's Two Books: Copernican Cosmology And Biblical Interpretation In Early Modern Science
by Kenneth J. Howell (Director of the John Henry Newman Institute of Catholic Thought and
Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana) is a
compelling, scholarly study of the upset that cosmic scientific discoveries had upon theological
views starting in the 16th and 17th centuries. In an attempt to reconcile seemingly widely
disparate views, God's Two Books introduces the idea of "convergent realism" to incorporate
both empirical and theological points of view into a holistic understanding of the universe. A
fascinating treatise, meticulously researched in its science, its history, and its scripture, God's Two
Books is strongly recommended reading for those who have found their minds divided between
disparate extremes in the question of universal origin and cosmological future.
Religion That Harms, Religion That Heals
Celia M. Murray Dunn
Crimson Light Books
110 West Ninth Street, #695, Wilmington, DE 19801
0971135444 $27.95 1-866-378-5551
Religion That Harms, Religion That Heals: Celebrating The Power Of The Human Spirit By Celia
M. Murray Dunn is an incisive, no-holds-barred look at the true natures of religious belief, both
benign and brutal. Religions espouse love and peace, yet they also bring so-called holy wars and
inhumanity. Religion That Harms, Religion That Heals studies the weaknesses of organized
religion and how they can all too easily fall prey from within to human vices. At the same time,
Religion that Harms, Religion that Heals is not a one-sided attack because it also recognizes the
positive qualities of religion and spirituality, and brings the reader on a journey to better make
sense of both the physical and metaphysical world. Religion That Harms, Religion That Heals is
very highly recommended for students of religion and human history.
The Serpent Symbol In The Ancient Near East
Leslie S. Wilson
University Press of America
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0761821244 $47.00 1-301-459-3366
The Serpent Symbol In The Ancient Near East: Nahash And Asherah - Death, Life, And Healing
by Leslie S. Wilson is the a ground breaking study of the origins of the serpent symbol, from its
appearance in Mesopotamia to Egypt, Classical Greece, Carthage, and much more. The
appearance of the serpent in the Hebrew Bible is given especial focus, and certain Biblical
passages are listed in the original Hebrew and then meticulously translated to better help the
reader better understand the nature of the symbol and its use in holy text. A strongly
recommended addition to Judaic Studies and Antiquarian Studies supplemental reading lists and
academic reference collections, The Serpent Symbol In The Ancient Near East is a truly
fascinating and seminal study, carefully researched and documented, revealing the true story
behind the common symbolic figure many of us see every day in ordinary life.
Don't anticipate a colorful display here: the clear small watch photos are all in black and white,
but there are over 10,000 price changes reflected in this latest updated edition of Complete Price
Guide To Watches 2002, which is justifably considered to be a watch collector's 'Bible with its
almost two thousand pages listing over 10,300 watches. Collectors will find Complete Price
Guide To Watches 2002 an invaluable, indispensable guide.
The Nature/Environment Shelf
The Voice Of The Earth
Theodore Roszak
Phanes Press
P.O. Box 6114, Grand Rapids, MI 49516
1890482803 $19.95 www.phanes.com
The Voice Of The Earth: An Exploration Of Ecopsychology by Theodore Roszak is a compelling
and thoughtful exploration of the interconnection between psychology, ecology, science, and
nature. Individual chapters address such issues as the true essence of mother earth/Gaia,
Psychology vs. Cosmology vs. Ecology, and much more in this serious transcendental address of
clashing ideologies of the planet we know best. The Voice Of The Earth is strongly recommended
for readers with an interest in the philosophy of nature and the impact of human psychology upon
the ecological environmental.
The National Environmental Policy Act
Matthew Lindstrom & Zachary A. Smith
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843
1585441252 $34.95 www.amazon.com
The National Environmental Policy Act: Judicial Misconstruction, Legislative Indifference, &
Executive Neglect by Matthew J. Lindstrom (Assistant Professor, Political Science Department
and Environmental Studies Program, Siena College, Loudonville, New York) and Zachary A.
Smith (Professor, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona) is a detailed and scholarly
analysis of the ramifications of The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) federal law signed
by President Nixon more than thirty years ago. Individual chapters of this definitive treatise
address NEPA's origins, goals, implementation, and how modern-day courts have vastly limited
its powers with possibly detrimental effects upon America's environment. Strongly recommended
for professional and academic environmental studies reference collections, The National
Environmental Policy Act is a thorough and accessible study for anyone looking to learn more
about the nature of the NEPA law and its effect upon the United States from its inception down
to the present day.
The New Economy Of Nature
Gretchen C. Daily & Katherine Ellison
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20009
1559639458 $25.00 www.amazon.com
The New Economy Of Nature: The Quest To Make Conservation Profitable by Gretchen C. Daily
(Bing Interdisciplinary Research Scientist, Stanford University) and Katherine Ellison
(investigative journalist and foreign correspondent, Knight Riddler Newspapers) is a selection of
international spotlights on how the legal sanction of fining those who despoil the environment and
rewarding those who preserve it makes good sense for both business and conservation. From a
New York watershed to Costa Rica and Australia, these true-life anecdotes pave the way for a
better world and a better future. The New Economy Of Nature is highly recommended reading for
environmental activists, natural resources protection governmental agencies, state and federal
lawmakers, as well as practical minded businesspeople and conservationists!
Streams: Their Ecology And Life
Colbert E. Cushing & J. David Allan
Academic Press
525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495
0120503409 $49.95 www.amazon.com
Collaborative written by ecologists Colbert E. Cushing (Colorado State University) and J. David
Allen (University of Michigan), Streams: Their Ecology And Life is a superbly presented field
guide packed with beautiful color photography, sketches, charts, graphs, and an authoritative text
introducing readers of all backgrounds to the diverse, rich and fascinating splendor of streams and
the chains of natural life that form around them. From the different types of rivers to the variety of
different creatures that inhabit them and the surrounding area - birds, fish, crustaceans,
amphibians, insects and more - Streams: Their Ecology And Life is packed cover to cover with an
incredible amount of solid information and highly recommended for personal, school, and
community library environmental studies and reference collections.
The Computer Shelf
The Book Of VB .NET
Matthew MacDonald
No Starch Press
555 De Haro St., Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1886411824 $39.95 www.nostarch.com
The Book Of VB .NET: .Net Insight for VB Developers by author, educator, and MCSD
developer Matthew MacDonald is a comprehensive, handy, and highly practical resource for
Visual Basic programmers seeking to create everything from Internet applications to highly
sophisticated Windows operating system programs. Individual chapters cover VB .NET basics,
object-oriented programming, printing, XML, threading, web services, and much more. Sample
code and step-by-step instructions effectively illustrated with computer screenshots all contribute
to the goal of an easy-to-use guide to help anyone develop first-class applications with .NET. The
Book Of VB .NET is an excellent resource for VB .NET programmers of all skill levels.
C# Tips & Techniques
Charles Wright
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2600 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
0072193794 $49.99 1-800-722-4726
Now anyone can start using the powerful C# programming language and .NET platform
immediately to develop and deploy enterprise-level solutions with the assistance of Charles
Wright's "user friendly" C# Tips & Techniques. Apply C# constructs to existing applications, or
build programs quickly from scratch. Incorporating key features from C++ and Visual Basic, C#
is a distinct object-oriented language designed to provide both powerful solutions and high
productivity. Filled with hundreds of ready-to-run solutions readers can use to build Web services
and Windows applications, this guide helps users leverage the power of Microsoft's .NET
environment. C# Tips & Techniques is an essential, highly recommended resource and reference
to an impressive wealth of specific instructions to answer questions, inform, and help program
more effectively. 626 pages
Modeling in LightWave
Shamms Mortier
Charles River Media
20 Downer Avenue, Suite 3, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
1584500344 $49.95 charlesriver.com
Modeling In LightWave by expert graphics professional Shamms Mortier is a comprehensive,
completely user-friendly manual focused specifically on LightWave, a favorite 3D application
software of film and television industries. Individual chapters cover the basics of LightWave
modeling, backdrops, displacement mapping, modeling with particles, using FireMouth for
pyrotechnics and much, much more. A thorough guide and deftly written to be of use to readers
of all experience levels, Modeling In LightWave is filled with black-and-white screen shots to help
convey its step-by-step instructions. Modeling in LightWave is a superb reference for everyone
who works with this widely used software. A bonus Windows/Mac CD-ROM with LightWave
animations, images, models, projects, scenes, textures, and demos is included.
Building Scalable And High Performance Java Web Applications Using J2EE Technology
Greg Barish
Addison Wesley
c/o Pearson Education
201 West 103rd Street. Indianapolis, IN 46290
0201729563 $44.99 www.aw.com/cseng/
Building Scalable And High Performance Java Web Applications Using J2EE Technology by
Greg Barish (professional consultant specializing in the design and architecture for scalable and
high-performance Web applications) is a definitive, superbly presented, step-by-step programming
guide for web designers who already have experience in the basics of Java. From assorted
methods for effective HTTP Client/Server Communication to proper request processing with
J2EE to using Java Beans to build application servers, the methodology for functional J2EE
coding is all mapped out with concise and clear guides. Lines of sample code help to clearly
illustrate the principles being presented, and an accompanying CD-ROM (which requires a
Windows-based operating system to run) is filled with useful source code from the chapters of
this textbook. Building Scalable And High Performance Java Web Applications Using J2EE
Technology is strongly recommended for all web application designers using Java and J2EE.
Hot Text: Web Writing That Works
Jonathan Price & Lisa Price
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 W. 103rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46290
0735711518 $40.00 www.newriders.com
Collaboratively written by webmaster experts Jonathan and Lisa Price, Hot Text: Web Writing
That Works presents easy to understand style guidelines based on quantitative research and
practitioner lore about what works on the Web, what flops, and what looks like leftover
newsprint. A highly recommended "how to" manual for anyone charged with the responsibility of
building an effective, practical corporate or entreprenurial website Hot Text: Web Writing That
Works shows how to apply those guidelines to many common Internet genres such as customer
assistance, product descriptions, distance learning, marketing emails, or webzines. 528 pages.
Windows 2000 Performance Guide
Mark Friedman & Odysseas Pentakalos
O'Reilly & Associates
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
1565924665 $44.95 www.oreilly.com
Windows 2000 Performance Guide by computer experts Mark Friedman and Odysseas Pentakalos
is a comprehensive, "user friendly" reference specifically designed for system administrators.
Individual chapters cover processor performance, optimizing applications, multiprocessing, file
caches, internet server performance and much more. Solid, closely researched, and illustrated with
numerous examples using black-and-white photographs of computer screens to clearly outline the
next step to be taken, Windows 2000 Performance Guide is a solid, comprehensive, and
enthusiastically recommended core reference title for anyone who depends on Windows 2000 to
get the job done.
Maya: Visual Quickstart Guide
Danny Riddell & Andrew S. Britt
Peachpit Press
1249 Eighth St., Berkeley, CA 94710
0201771381 $21.99 1-800-283-9444
Maya: Visual Quickstart Guide by web design experts and educators Danny Riddell and Andrew
Britt is a superbly presented introductory and intermediate level reference for programmers who
need to learn the basics of Maya quickly. Filled with "do it yourself" step-by-step instructions and
black-and-white screenshots, Maya: Visual Quickstart Guide seeks to presents its information
directly to the eyes as well as with words. Chapters cover creating text, templates, polygons and
surface modeling, animation, creating light effects and much more. Readers will especially
appreciate its usefulness for quickly and easily looking up practical information. A recommended
core reference for Maya programmers and graphical artists of all skill levels, Maya: Visual
Quickstart Guide is direct, simple, and easy to follow.
Special Edition Using XSLT
Michael Floyd
Que Publishing
c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 W. 103rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46290
0789725053 $39.99 www.mcp.com
User Level: Beginning - Intermediate
Michael Floyd's Special Edition Using XSLT starts with an informative and accessible overview
clearly explaining how XSLT fits into the bigger picture of the Extensible Stylesheet Language,
and the differences between XSLT and XSL-FO. Special Edition Using XSLT then demonstrates
practical examples of XSL transformations from XML to a variety of other useful formats
including HTML, PDF, SVG and others. Later chapters discuss developer techniques for
implementing XSLT within dynamic web environments including ASP and JSP. Flyod also covers
debugging techniques and how XSLT relates to .NET. Highly recommended for beginning to
intermediate level users, Special Edition Using XSLT then concludes with a useful reference
section including detailed coverage of XSLT, XPath and XSL-FO. 480 pages.
Sams Teach Yourself Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic.NET in 21 Days
Richard J. Simon
Sams Publishing
c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 W. 103rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46290
0672321491 $39.99 www.mcp.com
Sams Teach Yourself Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic.NET in 21 Days by
progamming expert Richard Simon is specifically focused on mastering the basic concepts as well
as teaching beginning to intermediate level users how to apply OOP concepts in the new version
of Visual Basic. The reader is not expected to have any mastery of a given OOP language. In fact,
the stress of having to learn the syntax of an OOP language, without first having a strong
conceptual foundation about the OOP paradigm, often prevents the programmer from doing
effective Object Oriented Programming at the language level. Still, it should be recognized that a
beginner's knowledge of the Visual Basic language undeniably helpful. Highly recommended for
anyone needing a basic, practical, "user friendly" introduction. 432 pages.
The World History Shelf
How To Write The History Of The New World
Jorge Canizares-Esguerra
Stanford University Press
521 Lomita Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
0804740844 $55.00 1-800-872-7423
Written by Jorge Canizares-Esguerra (Assistant Professor of History , State University of New
York, Buffalo, New York), How To Write The History Of The New World: Histories,
Epistemologies, and Identities in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World is a scholarly,
college-level work discussing the evolving interpretation of history, including the changing
European perceptions of the reliability of indigenous sources concerning the history of the New
World, 18th century patriotism in Spain and its consequences, and exactly who was it who
became Enlightened during the Enlightenment? A profound, thoroughly researched, persuasively
argued, seminal text about the nuances of history and its perception over 200 years ago, How To
Write The History Of The New World is very highly recommended reading for students of
western hemispheric history and a core addition to academic reference collections.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
A Hundred Years Of Japanese Film
Donald Richie
Kodansha America
575 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10022
477002682X $30.00 1-800-451-7556
Written by Donald Richie (who was cited as "the dean of Japan's art critics" by Time magazine),
A Hundred Years Of Japanese Film: A Concise History, With A Selective Guide To Videos And
DVDs is a selective yet richly detailed history of great Japanese films, generously illustrated with
black-and-white photographs. A Hundred Years of Japanese Film focuses primarily on live-action
movies, with only a brief look at Japanese documentaries and animated movies. For a scholarly,
thoughtful, in-depth analysis on just about every classic Japanese movie, as well as a meaningful
overview about the genre as a whole, A Hundred Years Of Japanese Film is clearly and justifiably
the principle reference to consult!
Plays Five
Josh Meissner
Ordinary Press
1217 Hickson Drive, Ennismore, Ontario, Canada, K0L 1T0
0919740359 $20.00
Plays Five is a selection of five stage performance plays by master playwright Josh Meissner: The
Broken X Trilogy, This Lane Ends (A Millennial Intermezzo), and Circa Coming. The each of the
plays utilize ancient metaphorical themes to deal with modern issues, and the modern-day street
language spoken by many characters adds a strong touch of realism to the settings. A remarkable
and intriguing playwright showcase, Plays Five is a recommended addition to any theatrical
department, community theatre, theatre buff and/or playwright collection.
Body Blows
Tim Miller
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
0299176843 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Body Blows: Six Performances by seasoned performer Tim Miller is an impressive selection of
dynamic, vivid, performance plays drawing heavily upon the author's life as a homosexual man in
a society that at best distrusts, at worst condemns gay and lesbian relationships. The personal,
solo performances contain explicit and engaging language about human sexuality, ethics, and the
specter of death in this vividly compelling series of singularly powerful monologues. Body Blows
is a welcome and highly recommended addition to professional and academic theatrical reference
collections.
Grammar Of The Film Language
Daniel Arijon
Silman-James Press
1181 Angelo Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210
187950507X $24.95 www.amazon.com
Grammar Of The Film Language by professional screenwriter, film editor, and director Daniel
Arijon is a comprehensive, thorough, "user friendly" guide to the assorted visual narrative
techniques used in professional filmmaking. From the basics of placing players and cameras in the
right positions to sequencing patterns, clearly explained with the help of more than 1,500
black-and-white illustrations. A strongly recommended addition to film school reference library
collections, Grammar Of The Film Language is a core practical reference for anyone with an
interest in filmmaking, or who just wants to know more about what makes the craft of shooting
movies and TV shows tick!
Dakota Epic
Bill Markley
Writer's Showcase/iUniverse
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595195210 $13.95 www.amazon.com
Enhanced with black and white illustrations by Jim Hatzell, Dakota Epic: Experiences Of A
Reenactor During The Filming Of Dances With Wolves is Bill Markley's fascinating, first-hand,
personal account of what went on behind the scenes of the award-winning 1990 movie Dances
With Wolves. This is the revealing viewpoint of a hard-working extra who kept a journal during
the filming of what was to become an acclaimed and successful major Hollywood movie.
Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, always fascinating, Dakota Epic is a superb, up-close
scrutiny of the trials, tribulations, and successes of a great move and highly recommended reading
for film buffs, aspiring actors, and anyone who sat in a darkened theatre and got completely
caught up in the Kevin Costner's award-winning epic film.
The Gardening Shelf
War On Weeds In The Prairie West
Clinton L. Evans
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Dr. NW, Calgery, Alberta Canada T2N 1N4
1552380297 $TBA 1-800-565-3770
This Canadian-specific book is recommended for collections which focus heavily on
environmental issues and Western flora: it spans four centuries of weed history and focuses on the
evolution of the relationship between people and weeds in western Canada. From the initial arrival
of weeds from English seed to legislation against weeds and weed biology, War On Weeds In The
Prairie West examines issues of the prairie west and the history of weed management in an
unparalleled study.
Timber Press
133 SW 2nd Avenue, #450
Portland, OR 97204
Two fine gardener's growing guides provide colorful , practical guides to growing and using
attractive flowering plants in the garden. Geoff Stebbings' Irises (0-88192-519-5, $19.95) begins
with a history of iris growing, classification and cultivation, moving to listings of popular groups,
hybridizing, and popular iris choices. Graham Rice & Elizabeth Strangman's Hellebores (517-9,
$19.95) provides a basic guide to the botany and cultivation of these spring flowers, with chapters
providing good coverage on varieties and planting needs. Both are excellent primers, especially
for beginning gardeners.
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Video Girl Ai Vol. 4: Off-Line
Masakazu Katsura
Viz Communications
Box 77010, San Francisco, CA 94107
1569317151 $15.95 www.viz.com
Video Girl Ai Vol. 4: Off-Line continues Katsura's romantical triangle/square/pentagon saga with
a hint of cyber sci-fi and a thoughtful, serious undertone concerning the fragility of human hearts
and emotions. Certain mature themes about human sexuality briefly appear in this graphic novel,
which is intended for a wide age range but not for very young children. The formerly "Dateless"
protagonist Yota has met a flesh-and-blood young woman who is very interested in him - yet Ai
Amano is still around, attending his school, with nearly all her memories of being a "video girl"
seemingly erased. The unknowing Ai may have only another month of life left to her, but Yota's
human girlfriend doesn't know that! A new rival in love appears, plus Moemi suddenly returns...
but neither of these two are as dangerous as Ai's creator, who is most displeased about the
"flaws" appearing in his work! Those followers of Katsura's humanistic saga who have watched
the animated adaptation of Video Girl Ai should not pass up Video Girl Ai Vol. 4: Off-Line,
because the original manga takes the story into a much different and deeper direction than the
anime, which roughly corresponds to volumes 1-3 only. Video Girl Ai is enthusiastically
recommended.
NBM
555 8th Ave. #1202, NY, NY 10018
http://www.nbmpublishing.com
Three fine art and graphic art titles will appeal to fans of graphic art and the graphic novel genre.
Rick Geary compiles and illustrates A Treasury Of Victorian Murder (1-56163-309-7, $8.95),
returning to print a classic which has long been out of print and which follows the same format as
others. This culls three obscure murders from the newspapers of the day and embellishes them
with intriguing graphic representation. Boris Lopez's Just Bloomed (257-0, $11.95) provides the
artist's black and white and color drawings of nude young women. The sketches and art will
prove particularly revealing to any who aspire to producing realistic nudes. The Art Of Irvin
Bomb (305-4, $14.95) blends startling photos with line drawings pin-ups with a nasty edge and
uncanny realism. Very different, memorable works.
The Musicbook Shelf
Voice Of The Blues
Jim O'Neal & Amy Van Singel
Routledge
29 West 35th St., NY, NY 10001-2299
0-415-93654-3 $24.95 1-800-634-7064
Voice Of The Blues gathers many lengthy interviews with pioneering bluesmen under one cover,
revealing their life and times and an unusual participation in a dialogue over the history and
directions of the blues music genre. These interviews first appeared in the pages of Living Blues
magazine and here have been reprinted for the first time in book form.
Music In Medieval Manuscripts
Nicolas Bell
University of Toronto Press
10 St. Mary Street, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y 2W8
080208432X $19.95 1-800-565-9523
Music In Medieval Manuscripts by Nicolas Bell (Curator of Music Manuscripts at the British
Library) is a wondrously illustrated, full-color history of music writing from the earliest surviving
recorded works through the fifteenth century. Pages printed on glossy paper show amazing
photographs of ancient musical scripts, while the scholarly text meticulously explains the
evolution of musical notation rounded out with amazing facts and figures. At 64 pages, Music In
Medieval Manuscripts is a brief yet information dense and esthetically gorgeous book, that both
music history students and connoisseurs will find immensely fascinating, informative and
satisfying.
More Jazz Guitar Chords And Accompaniment
Yoichi Arakawa
Six Strings Music Publishing
P.O. Box 7718, Torrance, CA 90504-9118
1891370081 $15.95 1-800-431-7187
Jazz guitar expert Yoichi Arakawa's More Jazz Guitar Chords And Accompaniment: A Complete
And Comprehensive Guide To Advancing Your Jazz Guitar-Playing Sills is a very practical and
straightforward manual for serious guitarists. The introduction teaches the beginning player about
scale degrees and how to read a chord diagram, but the majority of the book focuses directly on
the chord diagrams themselves, with both verbal and musical notation, from Major 6 and Minor 6
to Dominant 7#9. Drop Voicing, Comping, and Chord Synonyms and Substitutions are all
covered in detail in this first rate guide for improving one's guitarl musical skills. Also highly
recommended is Yoichi Arakawa's predecessor volume, Jazz Guitar Chords And Accompaniment
(1891370073, $15.95).
The Christian Studies Shelf
When a Woman Prays
Tina L. Miller
Obadiah Press
607 N. Cleveland St., Merrill, WI 54452
0971326614 $15.95 obadiahpress.com
When A Woman Prays by freelance writer and motivational speaker Tina L. Miller is a heartfelt
and inspiring spiritual guide for women earnestly seeking to be closer to God and His infinite love.
Individual chapters cogently discuss the search for forgiveness, the life-affirming importance of
faith, and the soul-filled value of learning to truly listen. Highly recommended reading for those
with an interest in an enhanced personal spirituality and personal relationship with God, When A
Woman Prays offers meaningful wisdom for Christian women everywhere, and a great deal to
think about.
Body Symbolism In The Bible
Thomas Staubli & Silvia Schroer
The Liturgical Press
Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
0814659543 $39.95 1-800-858-5450
Body Symbolism In The Bible by biblical scholars and specialists Thomas Staubli and Silvia
Schroer is a scholarly, college-level study of the body parts used as symbol and metaphor in the
old testament. Enlivened with numerous color photographs of ancient artifacts, individual
chapters cover theological anthropology, with various sections focusing on specific body parts
and their recurring Biblical mention, including feet, eyes, ears, heart, throat, and more. A
fascinating and exhaustively researched study, Body Symbolism In The Bible is a strongly
recommended addition to academic Biblical Studies supplemental reading lists and reference
collections.
Reading Thomas Merton
John Laughlin, Ph.D.
Xlibris
436 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738854298 $21.99 www.amazon.com
Reading Thomas Merton: A Guide To His Life And Work by John Laughlin (International
Thomas Merton Society and Cistercian Lay Contemplatives) is a scholarly, meticulous, involved,
and informative examination and survey of Thomas Merton and his literary work. Part I focuses
on Merton's life in detail, and Part II is a complete, annotated bibliography of nearly all of his
writings. From listings of Merton-related web sites to the best places to find Merton's books to
key quotes from Merton's works, Reading Thomas Merton is an invaluable and essential reference
for students of Merton's thought and writings.
Of Earth And Sky
Thomas Becknell, compiler
Augsburg Fortress
PO Box 1209, Minneapolis, MN 55440
0806642602 $15.99 augsburgfortress.org
Of Earth And Sky: Spiritual Lessons From Nature is an inspirational book collecting carefully
chosen selections from over eighty of the world's most gifted writers to best present the seven
great virtues: Prudence, Fortitude, Temperance, Justice, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Gentle,
powerful, filled with deep insights and perfectly complemented by the soft black-and-white
sketches that intersperse its anecdotes. Deftly compiled and presented by Thomas Becknell
(Professor of English, Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota), Of Earth And Sky is a profoundly
spiritual, deeply satisfying, highly recommended book.
Saints For Every Occasion
Thomas J. Craughwell
C. D. Stampley Enterprises
P.O. Box 33172, Charlotte, NC 28233
1580870597 $19.95 1-800-280-6631
Saints For Every Occasion: 101 Of Heaven's Most Powerful Patrons by Catholic commentator
and author Thomas J. Craughwell tells the fascinating, compelling, and inspiring stories of
Catholicism's patron saints, with special attention to their aspects and relevance today. Each
canonized individual is presented with a brief but memorable summary of their lives, to aid those
seeking the right words for prayer in the medley of problems faced in this complex world. Highly
recommended for personal, seminary, and parish library reference collections, Saints For Every
Occasion is a thoughtful, serious, expansive reference that makes for intent browsing in times of
inner turmoil.
Practicing Your Path
Holly W. Whitcomb
Innisfree Press
136 Roumfort Rd., Philadelphia PA 19119
1880913534 $15.95 InnisfreePress.com
Practicing Your Path: A Book Of Retreats For An Intentional Life by Holly W. Whitcomb (pastor
and clergy woman, United Church of Christ) is a deeply spiritual book filled with contemplative
methods for opening oneself to deeper thoughts and making room in one's life for God. Designed
as a companion and guidebook for those who wish to engage in a spiritual retreat, either by
themselves or with a group, Practicing Your Path is a direct and meaningful guidebook filled with
step-by-step suggestions and meditations. Practicing Your Path is very highly recommended for
anyone with a serious interest in experiencing and benefiting from an intensely personal and
meaningful
spiritual retreat.
Mystics & Miracles
Bert Ghezzi
Loyola Press
DeChant Huges (publicity)
3441 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
0829417729 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Mystics & Miracles: True Stories Of Lives Touched By God by Bert Ghezzi Bert Ghezzi provides
a scholarly focus upon the lives of twenty-four people of diverse personalities and backgrounds
who have each known a special closeness to God through a greater wisdom in the mystery of the
death and resurrection of Christ. Individual chapters recount the great miracles of male and female
saints of history, from the healing touch of St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639) to the divine voices
that made St. Joan of Arc (1412-31) change history. Mystics & Miracles is a wondrously spiritual,
uplifting, inspiring volume, and enthusiastically recommended reading for students of Christianity
and Christian history.
A History Of Christian Education
John L. Elias
Krieger Publishing Company
P.O. Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902
1575241501 $34.50 1-800-724-0025
A History Of Christian Education: Protestant, Catholic, And Orthodox Perspectives by John L.
Elias (Professor of Religion and Education, Fordham University Graduate School of Religion and
Religious Education) is a scholarly and meticulous examination of major events and their
consequences in the history of Christian education. Individual chapters range from Christian
education in Medieval times and before, through Renaissance Humanism, the Enlightenment, and
modern-day Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Christian Education particularly in the United
States. A fascinating, superbly presented, well-written study, A History Of Christian Education is
very highly recommended for Christian education and historical studies reference collections.
The Case Against Q
Mark Goodacre
Trinity Press
P.O. Box 1321, Harrisburg, PA 17105
1563383349 $30.00 www.amazon.com
The Case Against Q: Studies In Markan Priority And Synoptic Problem By Mark Goodacre
(Lecturer in New Testament, Department of Theology, University of Birmingham, England) is a
crucial and scholarly study of the relationship between the Biblical figures of Matthew, Mark, and
Luke. The "Q" hypothesis claims that Matthew and Luke referred to another source as well as
Mark. That source, now lost, is called "Q." The Case Against Q is a meticulously researched,
well-reasoned, carefully documented, cautious analysis and criticism of the Q hypothesis. A
fascinating in-depth look at Synoptic relationships, The Case Against Q is a seminal and highly
recommended addition to Biblical studies reading lists and reference collections.
Prophecy Paradox
Lynn Louise Schuldt
Son Mountain Press
Box 273254, Concord, CA 94527-3254
0964781611 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a revised and updated second edition, Prophecy Paradox: The Case For A First Century
End Time by author, Roman Empire expert, and Bible prophecy research specialist Lynn Schuldt
is a comprehensive, candid, unflinching examination at the true meaning of Biblical prophecies,
how they have been fulfilled, the true nature of millenniums, and even the phenomena of the
Antichrist. Prophecy Paradox takes the radical view that the return of Christ happened during the
first century of the common era, and that the New Testament prophecies related "End Times"
have already come to pass, rather than lying in wait to predict the future. A carefully documented
and persuasively argued interpretation, Prophecy Paradox is a singularly fascinating, compelling,
and iconoclastic Biblical study.
The Sports/Athletics Shelf
Texas Football Trilogy
Mitchell Krugel
Sports Publishing
804 North Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820
1582615039 $9.95 www.amazon.com
Texas Football Trilogy: A Season In The Lone Star State by Mitchell Krugel (Sports Editor, "The
Bergen Record", Hackensack, New Jersey) is a comprehensive, informative look of the popular
American sport of football in a state where the people take their team sports seriously. From an
overview of the history of football to modern-day teams, celebrated coaches and the emphatic
football season of 1998, Texas Football Trilogy is enhanced with a 16-page photo insert and a
text filled with a wealth of information, lore, and fascinating details for football fans.
Programmed To Run
Thomas S. Miller, Ph.D.
Human Kinetics
Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
0736037497 $17.95 humankinetics.com
Programmed To Run: A Biomechanical And Psychological System For Peak Running Efficiency
by athletic coach and sports performance enhancement expert Thomas S. Miller is a thorough and
practical guide to running faster and longer with less effort, by improving one's stride mechanics
and mental focus for optimum personal performance. A superb manual for self-teaching good
running technique, Programmed to Run covers everything from proper breathing to training the
proper competitive mind-set for a good race. Programmed To Run is very highly recommended
reading for everyone who regularly enjoys the activity of running, whether for active leisure,
personal fitness, or in sports competition.
We Only Played Home Games
Leonard "Oakie" Brumm
Brumm Enterprises
P.O. Box 352, Oak Creek, WI 53154
1552129047 $9.95 http://www.wisconsinhockeynews.com
We Only Played Home Games: Wacky, Raunchy, Humorous Stories Of Sports And Other Events
In Michigan's Maximum Security Prison by Leonard "Oakie" Brumm is not a book for the
faint-hearted. We Only Played Home Games is replete with sometimes disturbing, sometimes
darkly humorous, sometimes outrageous anecdotes, about a warden who used team sports to
sublimate inmate dissention - or in other words, get the prisoners to focus on something other
than escaping or tearing each other apart. We Only Played Home Games is fascinating,
informative, unique, and reveals traditional sports and life in prison in a much different light than
can be found in typical prison memoirs or traditional penology studies.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
DASH Diet For Hypertension
Thomas Moore, MD
The Free Press
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0-7432-0295-3 $25.00 1-800-223-2336
Dr. Thomas Moore's DASH Diet For Hypertension poses a drug-free, scientifically proven
method of reducing blood pressure and is based on two large clinical trials documenting dietary
approaches to controlling hypertension. A team of doctors explores how the DASH diet system
works, from choices in fruits, vegetables and low-fat diary products to the right serving portion
and the influence of exercise.
Illegal Drugs
Paul M. Gahlinger, M.D., Ph.D.
Sagebrush Press
225 - 10th Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
0970313012 $29.95 sagebrushpress.com
Illegal Drugs: A Complete Guide To Their History, Chemistry, Use And Abuse by Dr. Paul M.
Gahlinger (Professor of Medicine, University of Utah) is a comprehensive, easily accessed
encyclopedia of basic information surveying the vast variety of addictive, incapacitating, and/or
deadly chemicals that have plagued human societies. From opiates to amphetamines, anti-drug
laws and drug testing to legal psychoactive drugs such as alcohol, Illegal Drugs provides a wealth
of information in a direct and easy-to-look-up matter, further aided by the extensive index.
Written in terms the non-specialist general reader can easily understand Illegal Drugs is as
complete and thorough a reference as one can find without consulting college-level textbooks or
professional medical references. Highly recommended for personal, professional, academic, health
agency, and community library pharmaceutical reference collections.
The Antibiotic Paradox
Stuart B. Levy, MD
Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
0-7382-0440-4 $17.50 1-800-242-7737
The Antibiotic Paradox appears in a newly revised second edition to update information on the
misuse of antibiotics in general and Cipro in particular, linking new mutations of bacterial
resistance to the overuse of Cipro and other important antibiotics. Resistance can lead to disease
outbreaks: The Antibiotic Paradox examines the build-up of new antibiotic-resistant bacteria and
examines medical and social trends in treatment options.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome And The Mindbodyspirit Connection
William B. Salt II, M.D.
Neil F. Neimark, M.D.
Parkview Publishing
Box 09784, Columbus, OH 43209-0784
0965703851 $19.95 1-888-599-6464
Collaboratively written by digestive disorder specialists Dr. William Salt and Dr. Neil Neimark,
and now available in a fully revised and updated new edition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome And The
MindBodySpirit Connection is an invaluable, hope-giving, practical, non-specialist general reader
friendly guide offering seven specific steps to improving one's quality of life and health when
living with a functional bowel disorder, Crohn's Disease or colitis. Individual chapters focus on
using the power of emotional and psychological attitude as well as more traditionally important
habits of proper diet, exercise, water drinking etc. A thoughtful and attentive book and an
excellent supplement to a doctor's care, Irritable Bowel Syndrome And The MindBodySpirit
Connection, with its practical and whole mind and body approach to maintaining good health, is
important even to those who are fortunate enough to have compliantly regular bowels. A very
highly recommended addition to personal and community library personal healthy and medical
reference collections.
Feeling Good For Life
Marcos Salazar, B.A., CPT, JGSI
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595207820 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Feeling Good For Life by psychologist and certified personal trainer Marcos Salazar offers the
reader a diet and exercise system for significantly improved health and demonstrably better muscle
tone that will substantially help to overcome the darkness of depression and enjoy life to the
fullest. Individual chapters address the benefits of incorporating aerobics, weight training, proper
nutrition, and much more into one's life. An excellent and thoughtful guide to personal
improvement, Feeling Good For Life is recommended reading for anyone seeking to improve
their physical and mental well being.
The Hearing Healthcare Practitioner's Handbook
Paul Popp & Gregg Hackett
North American Institute for Auditory Practices
Rayve Productions, dist.
PO Box 726, Windsor, CA 95492
0971538506 $75.00 rayveproductions.com
Collaboratively written by auditory prosthetics specialists and practitioners Paul Popp and Gregg
Hacket, The Hearing Healthcare Practitioner's Handbook: A Guide To The Successful Treatment
Of Hearing Loss With Auditory Prosthetics is a thorough, comprehensive presentation on
virtually all forms of hearing loss and their treatment, from auditory rehabilitation to assistive
listening devices and the laws that govern them. A wealth of solid, no-nonsense information marks
this first-class reference, and strongly highly recommended for the hearing health care practitioner
as well as the non-specialist general reader who has experienced hearing problems and wants to
learn more about what causes them and what can be done.
The Cookbook Shelf
Mom's Big Book Of Baking
Lauren Chattman
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
1-55832-194-2 $16.95 1-888-657-3755
From Raspberry Cheesecake bars to cookies, s'mores and brownies, Mom's Big Book Of Baking
is jam packed with kid-friendly desserts and over two hundred recipes for mainstays which can
appeal equally to family members, bake sale needs and potluck gatherings. The classics will appeal
to cooks seeking relatively foolproof presentation dishes.
Polish Country Kitchen Cookbook
Sophie Hodorowicz Knab
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
0781808820 $24.95 1-718-454-2366
This new Polish cookbook blends recipes for favorite Polish foods with the history and culture
which created them, using a seasonal arrangement to explore Polish life and how food traditions
evolved. Recipes have been adapted for American kitchens but retain their authentic roots, while
plenty of Polish cultural insights make for inviting leisure browsing by more than just the
cook.
A "must" for anyone who enjoys the taste of butterscotch in their candy, cookies, ice cream, or
puddings, Diana Dalsass' Butterscotch Lover's Cookbook will be an instant favorite! Showcasing
more than sixty easy-to-make recipes ranging from Butterscotch-Pecan Tassies; Butter Brittle
Bread Pudding; Butterscotch S'Mores; and Butterscotch-Graham Cake; to Easy Butterscotch
Fudge; Butterscotch Truffles; Butterscotch Shortbread; and Butterscotch Chip Cookies, the
Butterscotch Lover's Cookbook with its mouth-watering, full color photography of what to
expect will prove an indispensable addition to any dedicated butterscotch connoisseur's culinary
reference shelf.
Pam Cooks
Pam Collacott
Creative Bound Inc.
c/o Trillum Cooking School
RR #2, No. Gower, ON, Canada K0A 2T0
0921165706 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Pam Cooks: Favourite Recipes From The Trillium Cooking School showcases the culinary
talents of Pam Collacott, who hosts a regular cooking segment on Ottawa's CJOH-TV "News at
Noon". This outstanding collection of recipes ranges from Jalapeno Tortilla Pinwheels, Smoked
Salmon Omelet for Two, Light Asparagus Vichyssoise, and Turkey Shepherd's Pie, to Baked Sea
Bass with Tomatoes, Wheat Berry Vegetable Salad, Maple Pecan Tarts, and Low-Fat Strawberry
Trifle. Pam Cooks will prove to be a popular and welcome addition to any kitchen cookbook
collection!
Vegetarian Cooking Around The World
Alison Behnke, compiler
First Avenue Editions
c/o The Lerner Publishing Group
241 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1607
0822505142 $7.95 1-800-328-4929
Now in a completely revised, expanded, and updated edition, Alison Behnke's Cooking Around
The World is and international tour-de-force of delicious ethnic recipes, including wonderfully
delicious low-fat dishes. After an informative introduction on vegetarianism around the world,
vegetarian nutrition, holidays and festivals, and planning the menu, aspiring kitchen chefs are
treated to sound advice about cooking safety, utensils, terms, special ingredients, low-fat cooking
tips, and a metric conversion chart. From Stuffed Tomatoes with Feta Cheese, Potato-and-Leek
Soup, and Curried Chickpeas, to Bulgur Salad, Mango with Cinnamon, and Passover Matzo
Layer Cake, Vegetarian Cooking Around The World is a superb addition to any vegetarian
kitchen cookbook collection -- especially for young cooks still learning their way around meal
time preparations.
Quick Desserts
Cyndi Duncan & Georgie Patrick
C & G Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 5199, Greeley, CO 80634-0103
0970025319 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Collectively compiled by Cyndi Duncan and Georgie Patrick, Quick Deserts is a wonderful
assortment of more than 150 mouth-watering desserts that would complement any meal or
celebratory occasion. From Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Cappuccino Pudding Parfaits,
Carrot-Pineapple Cake, and Boysenberry Dessert, to Patchwork Ice Cream Pie, Cherry Meringue
Treats, Decorated Grape Clusters, and Cracker Pie, Quick Desserts offers unusual, easy-to-make
treats that will turn even the most ordinary of family dining into something truly special!
Gluten-Free Baking
Rebecca Reilly
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0-684-87252-8 $27.50 1-800-223-2336
Over 100 recipes for baked goods for gluten-intolerant dieters presents a wealth of information
for those who struggle to balance the desire for baked goods with an allergy to gluten. Recipes
call for different types of flours, from almond flour and potato starch to flax meal: usually all that's
needed is access to a good health food store to successfully reproduce these baked goods.
The Spicy Camp Cookbook
M. Timothy O'Keefe
Menasha Ridge Press
Globe Pequot Press, dist.
700 South 28th Street, Suite 206, Birmingham, AL 35233
089732188X $12.95 1-800-962-0973
One of the highlights of outdoor recreation is eating around the campfire. Timothy O'Keefe's The
Spicy Camp Cookbook is a wonderful compendium of delicious and easy to prepare recipes
especially suited to just such occasions. From Greek-Style Meatballs; Dogs on a Stick; and
London Broil with Mustard Marinade; to Spicy Oriental Baked Chicken; Sour Cream French
Apple Cobbler; and Spicy Popcorn, The Spicy Camp Cookbook will soon become a camping out
favorite! In addition to the wealth of recipes, O'Keefe has included invaluable suggestions on
repackaging food to save on weight and space; advice on how to plan meals; an Equivalent
Measure and Conversion Chart; as well as a thorough and "user friendly" index. If you are going
camping, whether on foot, horseback, canoe, or RV, begin your trip planning by browsing
through The Spicy Camp Cookbook!
Fine Wine In Food
Patricia Ballard
The Wine Appreciation Guild
c/o Howell Press
1713-2D Allied Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903
0932664563 $9.95 1-800-868-4512
Fine Wine In Food is an impressive collection of mouth-watering, home-cooking recipes involving
the utilization of great and notable wines, from Zinfandel Meatballs, Artichokes Stuffed with
Creamed Spinach, and Mussel Soup, to Great Aunt Mary's Cranberry and Walnut Chicken, Patti's
Filet Mignons, and Raspberry Chocolate Mousse. A delectable selection for the cultured gourmet,
offering dishes that chefs of all skill levels can easily craft to perfection, Fine Wine In Food is a
first-rate recipe book and recommended for any culinary and wine connoisseur cookbook
shelf.
New England Cooking
Claire Hopley
Berkshire House Publishers/NBN, dist.
480 Pleasant St., Suite 5, Lee, MA 01238
158157052X $24.95 1-800-321-8526
New England Cooking: Seasons & Celebrations is a wonderful compilation of outstanding dishes
that draw from a distinctive regional culinary tradition. The very chapters headings conjure up
images of gustatory delight: First Harvests; The Wanderers' Return; Spring Holidays; Beside the
Sea; Berry Season; Shakes & Gardeners; Heritage Days; Harvest Festivals; Wine, Beer & Cider in
New England; Thanksgiving; Party Time; Cold Weather Fun; and Once A Year. From Smoked
Scallop Crostini with Radish Butter; Peppered Tuna with Sweet Potato Puree; Nantucket
Portuguese Bread; and Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with a Gingernut Crust; to Muireann Glenmullen's
Cranberry-Nut Soda Bread; Apple-Raisin Hand Pies; Cider-Baked Winter Vegetables; and Indian
Pudding, New England Cooking offers superb recipes that will please any palate and satisfy any
appetite.
Salsa Recipes
Golden West Publishers
4113 N. Longview, Phoenix, AZ 85014
1885590253, $4.95 1-800-658-5830
One of the outstanding "Simply Sensational" pocket-book sized cookbook series from Golden
West Publishers, Salsa Recipes showcases a culinary wealth featuring what has become one of
America's most popular condiments. From Salsa de Chile Verde, Enchilada Sauce with Cheese,
and Avocado Sauce, to Quick Salsa for Two, Taco Salsa, and Cilantro Salsa, Salsa Recipes will
quickly prove to be a family chef favorite! Also highly recommended in the economical and spiral
bound "Simply Sensational" series are Chili Recipes (188559027X, $4.95); Barbecue Recipes
(1885590261, $4.95); and Mexican Recipes (1885590288, $4.95).
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Looking For Chet Baker
Bill Moody
Walker & Company
435 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0802733689 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Jazz pianist Evan Horne is drawn into the life and death of musician Chet Baker in this story of an
investigator who tries to get away from his career on a trip to London for a gig. When he
discovers his fellow musician and hero has disappeared, and Chet Baker's paperwork becomes
the only clue to his whereabouts. Fast, involving intrigue with a twist.
Broken Hearts
Bob Levy
Sunstone Press
P.O. Box 2321, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2321
0865343128 $24.95 1-800-243-5644
Bob Levy's Broken Hearts is a gripping psychological thriller about a serial killer who targets
women and leaves their bodies in old theaters, with makeup applies to make resemble a silver
screen star of the fifties. Decades ago, the original killer with this twisted method of operation
was electrocuted for his crime, yet now a new spree pattern has emerged - an ordinary copycat?
Or something much more sinister? Broken Hearts is a tense, engaging story that is especially good
for putting chills down the reader's spine!
The 9th Man
Dorien Grey
GLB Publishers
Box 78212, San Francisco, CA 94107
1879194783 $14.95 www.glbpubs.com
The 9th Man is a compelling mystery novel of the Dick Hardesty series. Hardesty is a homosexual
private investigator trying to earn a living in a trade that's rough on all genders and all sexual
orientations. Hardesty is hired to find a murderer; as the body count rises, he realizes he's on the
trail of a serial killer who is apparently being ignored by the police because all of the victims are
gay. Enthusiastically recommended for all mystery fans, The 9th Man is a tense, contemplative,
superbly crafted reading.
Stormy Desires
Victoria M. Brunk-St. Christopher
Creative Works Publishing
4197 Fulton Dr., N.W. Canton, OH 44718
1930693540 $13.95 cwp-books.com
Stormy Desires by Victoria M. Brunk-St. Christopher is a steamy and sensual mystery introducing
Private Investigator Analiese Charmaine Electra Montgomery (a.k.a. ACE) and her lover,
Attorney Lina Sato. When a small rural town in Indiana leads to scandal and deadly tragedy,
family and love are put to the test as ACE must uncover the twisted scheme and its culprit!
Stormy Desires is enthusiastically recommended as an engaging, suspense-filled, contemporary
mystery.
The Body From Ipanema
J. R. Ripley
Long Wind Publishing
2208 River Branch Dr, Ft Pierce FL 34981
1892695081 $22.95 LongWindPub.com
Set in the festive Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, The Body From Ipanema: A Tony Kozol
Mystery by J.R. Ripley is an exciting, tangled web of criss-crossing motivations and cold-blooded
murder. Protagonist Tony Kozol is back, this time working for a beautiful and sensational Latin
pop singer. But the streets of Ipanema have muggers too - and one of them, after mugging Tony,
mysteriously turns up with a cut throat. This is only the start of a whirlwind chain of events to lure
Tony in ever deeper into a dark and wild urban maze of deadly human motives, in this gripping
mystery. Also very highly recommended are the earlier novels in the Tony Kozol mystery series:
Stiff In The Freezer (1892339048, $19.95); Skulls Of Sedona (0373263902, $5.57); and Lost In
Austin (0373264178, $5.99).
Devil's Brew
Keith Spence
Shadow Line Press
PO Box 1106, Kinston, NC 28503
0971287503 $24.95 shadowlinepress.com
Devil's Brew is the debut novel of Keith Spence and presents the reader with a deadly thrill ride of
a read. Devil's Brew is about a CIA agent facing a life sentence for murder - unless he helps them
locate a missing operative, who happens to be the woman he loved but could not marry. Filled
with twists and turns, betrayal, intrigue, double-dealing and high-stakes action, Devil's Brew is a
compelling spy story that turns leisure reading into pure excitement!
The Needlecraft Shelf
C&T Publishing
Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
1-800-284-1114
These new arrivals from C&T provide an excellent range of projects. Applique designers who
want to learn how to use machine applique techniques will appreciate Harriet Hargrave's
Mastering Machine Applique (1-57120-136-X, $29.95). This appears in its second edition
updating a classic how-to manual with new tricks and tips, and new processes and products which
have appeared on the market since her original publication. Easy exercises allow for a smooth
learning of the step-by-step techniques. Jean Ray Laury's Fabric Stamping Handbook (130-0,
$24.95) provides a complete guide to stamp printing on fabric. Users may choose either
commercial stamps or those which can be created: materials, supplies, and resources for locating
them all are given along with instructions for sample projects. Alex Anderson's Kids Start
Quilting (141-6, $14.95) shows how to teach children the introductory basics of quilting using
seven fun projects which kids can enjoy. Pillows, wall hangings and quilts are among the projects
which use simple designs to help kids learn the basics. Kathy Sandbach's Show Me How To
Machine Quilt (128-9, $17.95) presents five simple quilt projects designed to teach the
foundations of machine quilting. Each project receives simple instructions and even teaches how
the user can design their own quilts. Ruth McDowell's Pieced Vegetables (140-8, $27.95) uses
piecing techniques to make garden vegetables come to life in quilt form. Over twenty vegetables,
many with versatile designs and piecing, cover basic veggies from broccoli and carrots to lettuce
and onions. Diagrams, templates, and color photos abound. All are excellent, basic guides packed
with new ideas for quilt enthusiasts at all levels.
Quilts For Wilderness Kids Of All Ages
Debbie Field
Landauer Books
12251 Maffitt Road, Cumming, IA 50061
1890621323 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Quilts For Wilderness Kids Of All Ages needlecraft and quilting expert Debbie Field is a
thoroughly charming array of simple, practical, easy-to-follow, wilderness themed quilting
patterns and applique templates. From the Bear Hugs Pillow to the Wolf Pack Quilt and the
Woodlands ABCs Quilt, the patterns are each soothing, colorful, inventive, and make for
wonderful finished quilts superb for home use or gift giving. The instructions are so simple and
straightforward that quilters of all ages and skill levels can understand and follow them without
difficulty. Quilts For Wilderness Kids Of All Ages is enthusiastically recommended for quilting
enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
American Quilter's Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
http://www.aqsquilt.com
Two excellent new quilting books will appeal to any who enjoy quilting and sewing projects.
Book six of the Dear Helen' quilting series is Helen's Copy & Use (1-57432-790-9, $25.95),
offering almost three hundred designs, diagrams, and reversed patterns in a variety of sizes. The
quilting patterns continue a mixture of patterns and will delight aspiring quilters. Alice Kolb's Sew
Crazy (783-6, $24.95) covers decorative threads and stitches which may be used with machine
embroidery. From different types of machine stitches to projects such as pillows and vests, this
explores all possibilities.
Lavolta Press
20 Meadowbrook Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132
1-415-566-6259 www.lavoltapress.com
Lavolta Press is a specialty publisher showcasing the impressive expertise of needlecrafter and
vintage clothing expert Frances Grimble who offers an invaluable, specific focus on vintage
clothing patterns ideal for both professional costumer designers and "do it yourself" needlecraft
enthusiasts. After A Fashion: How To Reproduce, Restore, And Wear Vintage Styles
(0963651730, $38.00) is a complete, comprehensive, "user friendly, and profusely illustrated
guide for making patterns utilizing a variety of resources, as well as mending and altering vintage
clothing. After A Fashion is an especially recommended reference for local community theater
production companies. Reconstruction Era Fashions: 350 Sewing, Needlework, & Millinery
Patterns 1867-1868 (0963651749, $45.00) offers a wealth patterns accompanied by a text that is
wonderfully enhanced with 609 illustrations as it presents a comprehensive selections of women's
styles for a post-Civil War era of American fashions. Needlecrafters, dress makers, and costume
designers are provided with a wealth of sewing patterns for day dresses, evening dresses,
accessories, outer wear, lingerie, corsets, crinolines, bridal wear, riding, and bathing. The
Edwardian Modiste: 85 Authentic Patterns With Instructions, Fashion Plates, And Period Sewing
Techniques (0963651714, $42.00) offers superbly presented patterns enhanced with 91 fashion
plates taken from the 1905 American Garment Cuter Instruction and Diagram Books, as well as
from issues of the quarterly periodical, American Modiste during the years 1907 to 1909. In
addition to fabric suggestions and sewing techniques for Edwardian era women's fashions, there
are instructions for ladies' tailoring and a substantial glossary of fabric names and dressmakers'
terms. The Voice Of Fashion: 79 Turn-Of-The Century Patterns With Instructions and Fashion
Plates (0963651722, $42.00) draws from fourteen contemporary magazines published from 1900
to 1906 to present wonderful vintage dress patterns complete with sewing instructions andfashion
plates. Each of these four volumes, deftly edited by Frances Grimble, is a unique compilaton of
vintage needlecrafter and an enduring source of inspiration for anyone in the field of vintage
clothing and period costuming. But it is the acquisition of the complete four volume series that
has the highest recommendation, especially for professional costume designers, vintage clothing
collectors and dealers, and academic fashion history reference collections.
Christian Dior
Esmeralda de Rethy , Jean-Louis Perreau
The Vendome Press
1370 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2600 New York, NY 10019
086565249X $60.00 www.amazon.com
Christian Dior: The Early Years 1947-1957 by Esmeralda de Rethy (daughter of Princess Liliane
of Belgium who was one of Christian Dior's very first clients) and fashion historian Jean-Louis
Perreau is an incredible, superbly illustrated and informative coffee table book providing a vivid
fashion record perfectly capturing the founding of an empire of style in the post-World War II
decade. Full-page photographs, some color, some black and white, many nearly half a century old,
adorn the pages along with Dior's original sketches and commentary. The text traces the travails,
efforts, and world-class achievements in clothing, style, and love of life in this high society
treasury. Christian Dior is very highly recommended reading for students of 20th Century fashion
history in general, and the influential contributions of Christian Dior in particular.
The Literary Shelf
How They Shine
Katherine Vande Brake
Mercer University Press
6316 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210
0865547211 $39.95 1-800-634-2378
How They Shine: Melungeon Characters In The Fiction Of Appalachia by Katherine Vande Brake
(Associate Professor of English, King College, Bristol, Tennessee) is the first critical study of
Melungeon characters in written fiction. Focusing on the wealth of Melungeon culture and how
the Melungeon people have been viewed through the ages, particularly through the eyes of writers
who identify them with the virgin Appalachian ridges before European colonization, How They
Shine is an ground breaking, seminal, scholarly analysis that takes apart stereotypes and delves
into the heart of human perception. How They Shine is a remarkable, informative, superbly
presented and persuasive literary account.
Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes
Robert Louis Stevenson
Pallas Athene/Trafalgar Square
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
1-873249-76-2 $13.95 1-800-423-4525
Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes is a vividly written piece which could easily have been featured in
our travel section but is presented here for its literary value as a passionate survey of famed
British novelist Robert Louis Stevenson's birthplace. His notes include history and social insights
as well as commentary and bring Edinburgh alive.
Cambridge Companion To Australian Literature
Elizabeth Webby, Editor
Cambridge University Press
40 W. 20th St., NY, NY 10011-4211
0-521-65843-8 $20.00 1-800-872-7423
This specialized coverage may find a place primarily in collections strong in Australian writing,
but any such collection will find the Cambridge Companion To Australian Literature to be an
invaluable compendium blending Australian poetry, fiction, biography, and drama from the last
two centuries. Contributors analyze classics, trends, and significant historical and literary
influences, providing an important survey of Australian writings. Essential college-level reading
for any serious and dedicated course in Australian literature.
As American As Mom, Baseball, And Apple Pie
Linda J. Holland-Toll
Popular Press
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
0879728523 $29.95 1-800-515-5118
As American As Mom, Baseball, And Apple Pie: The Construction Of Community In
Contemporary American Horror Fiction by Linda J. Holland-Toll (American Literature and Genre
Studies, Newberry College, South Carolina) is a fascinating critique and analysis of a popular
American literary genre. Drawing from a survey of fifty contemporary novels, As American as
Mom, Baseball and Apple Pie looks closely at the recurring community types and demonstrate
distortions of commonly accepted mores as the abused privilege of an oligarchical few.
Persuasively argued, tying a fascinating common theme to a widely enjoyed category of popular
fiction, As American As Mom, Baseball, And Apple Pie is so acutely close to the mark that it
grants a deeper insight into the horror fiction of today and tomorrow.
Flotsam & Jetsam: Selected Fiction And Prose is an anthology of writings by award winning
author Aidan Higgins, one of the most respected Irish writers of the century. In the style and
tradition of great men such as James Joyce and Samuel Beckett, Flotsam & Jetsam contains a
varied, savory sampling of vibrant, expressive stories with profound ambience and meaning.
Flotsam & Jetsam is enthusiastically recommended reading for students of Irish literature in
general, and fans of Aidan Higgins stories in particular.
New Selected Poems By Marya Zaturenska
Robert Phillips, editor
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Ave., Syracuse NY 13210
0815607172, $24.95, 1-800-365-8929
Marya Zaturenska was a major American poet in the early decades of the 20th century. Her work
was hallmarked by a traditional lyric grace and penchant for artifice that led to her work being
considered old fashioned and out of style by many of her literary peers, yet won her the 1937
Pulitzer Prize. She was 36 years old at the time. Now under the deft editorship of Robert Phillips
who has also provided an informative introduction, New Selected Poems By Marya Zaturenska
presents a gifted poetry to a new generation of readers and students of American literature and
poetry. I Know An Island: I know an island, pale in the green sea/Where the Atlantic waves grow
lost in mist,/Of delicate violet and pure amethyst,/Where the gray sea gulls rise
monotonously.//Green, green the shoreline, rises cool and green,/Small purpling hills archaic and
serene/Through lingering rains that fall deep, endlessly.//Step on this greenest, softest, dreamiest
turf/To breathe the mystery this isle presents/And you shall hear the sound of violence/Subdued
and hostile as the rising surf.//Saints, heroes, kings, and martyrs, waxed and waned/In this their
ancient seat, gray-toned yet wild/In haggard beauty, subtle as a child,/How many times adored,
subdued, profaned. Also strongly recommended for academic reference collections is The Diaries
Of Marya Zaturenska 1938-1944 (0815607148, $29.95) edited by Mary Beth Hinton and
enhanced with an introduction and biographical notes by Patrick Gregory.
The Fantasy/Sci-Fi Shelf
Drinking Midnight Wine
Simon R. Green
ROC
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-451-45867-2 $14.00 1-800-847-5515
Toby is a local bookstore clerk until he follows a beautiful woman through a rainstorm and into
another world. From that point on he encounters Death, serpents, bad trolls and all manner of
oddities which ultimately challenge him to rethink his world and life. A strong fantasy world.
Synners
Pat Cadigan
Four Walls Eight Windows
39 West 14th St. #503, NY, NY 10011
1-56858-185-8 $13.95 www.4w8w.com
The line between technology and humans is very slim in a future where an online hardcore of
individuals who live in a virtual world invite individuals to change. Anticipate complexity, depth,
and a world not too far removed from present times, where a future society becomes hooked on
technology, even for its identity.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
Robert Metzger's Picoverse (0-441-00899-2, $22.95) will delight readers who have long wanted
sold hard science fiction with its focus on physics challenges and concepts. A funding cut on a
fusion power project leads to a startling discovery, and a scientist newly determined to use her
new discovery to create new universes. Solid characterization and action keep this story hopping.
Orson Scott Card edits Maserpieces (00864-X, $24.95), gathering the best science fiction stories
of the last century - no mean feat considering the efforts of such notables as Arthur C. Clarke,
Poul Anderson, Asimov, Bradbury, and others all of whom are represented here. Anticipate a
diverse collection of riveting stories. Elizabeth Ann Scarborough's Channeling Cleopatra
(00897-6, $21.95) tells of an ambitious project to locate Cleopatra's last resting place in order
to transfer her cellular memory from DNA. But Leda and her father aren't the only ones searching
for Cleopatra, and an exciting race for treasure and discovery begins.
A Journey To Distant Mountains
Jill Dobson
Univ. of Queensland Press/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo St., Portland OR 97213
0702232270 $16.95 1-800-944-6190
Jill Dobson's A Journey To Distant Mountains is a "high fantasy" about the princess Atlanta, who
longs for the adventures recorded legend, yet her modern-day city is all but destroyed by war and
the glories of her dreams have dwindled to laments of the descendants of castaways. Princess
Atlanta refuses an arranged marriage and sheltered life to follow the calling of her heart, finds an
unlikely friend, and travels into a world on the edge of chaos. A compelling novel of destiny and
embracing one's true nature, A Journey To Distant Mountains is a true literary epic and highly
recommended for fantasy enthusiasts.
Science Fiction From Wells To Heinlein
Leon Stover
McFarland & Company
Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
0786412194 $45.00 1-800-253-2187
Science Fiction From Wells To Heinlein by Leon Stover (Professor Emeritus, Illinois Institute of
Technology and editor of "The Annotated H.G. Wells", an eight-volume literary series) is an
impressive survey dedicated to presenting the evolution of the science fiction genre during the late
nineteenth and early twentieth century. Focusing heavily on the contributions of Jules Verne, H.G.
Wells, John Campbell and Robert Heinlein, Science Fiction From Wells To Heinlein also examines
closely the common themes of period sci-fi such as rebellious robots, dinosaurs, and
utopia/dystopia as well as scrutinizing the differences and cross-influences of British vs. American
sci-fi. Science Fiction From Wells To Heinlein is an amazing overview of a genre during its classic
era, and highly recommended to science fiction enthusiasts wanting to find out more about the
history of their favorite literature.
The Roar Of The Huntids
Rose Rosetree
Women's Intuition Worldwide
P.O. Box 1605, Sterling, VA 20167-1605
0965114554 $22.95 Rose-Rosetree.com
Dedicated to "those who believe there could be higher praise for a woman than to say, 'Did you
lose weight?'", The Roar Of The Huntids is a superbly written feminist science fiction saga set in
the near future of 2020. When strange insects of suspicious origin threaten the survival of the
world, a wife and mother suddenly blessed or cursed with empathic powers must take drastic
steps for the future of humanity. A dark yet thought-provoking cautionary tale, extraordinarily
fascinating from cover to cover.
Eragon
Christopher Paolini
Paolini International
0966621336 $22.95 www.factsource.com
Eragon by science fiction and fantasy enthusiast Christopher Palini is a vigorously written high
fantasy epic of Eragon, a young man armed with a mythic red sword, accompanied by a beautiful
dragon companion named Saphira, and the recipient of Brom's old storyteller wisdom. Our hero is
drawn into a complex, interwoven saga of a fantastic land with a cruel and ruthless king. Legacies
etched in stars and dreams guide his steps in this enchanting adventure. Eragon is highly
recommended for dedicated fantasy enthusiasts.
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Rd., Urbana, IL 61802
http://www.goldengryphon.com/
These two books of Claremont Tales by Richard Lupoff are fine blends of mystery and science
fiction and will delight an audience interested in diversity, whether it be pure horror in the
Lovecraft style or a whodunnit in the Holmes manner. Claremont Tales (1-930846-00-2, $23.95)
ranges from an unexpected side-result of eternal life to the short story of a man and a monster.
Claremont Tales II (07-X, $23.95) ranges from a Japanese detective trapped in a Jovian cave to a
guilty computer scientist whose images turn into frightening realities. Treasure the unexpected:
such is the talent of Lupoff's collections.
Plastic Surgeon
Sylvia Snyder
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
059519365X $15.95 www.amazon.com
Plastic Surgeon by novelist Sylvia Snyder is a compelling science fiction thriller about a mentally
unbalanced plastic surgeon, obsessed with "perfection," who is caught up in an incredible
escapade that teaches him more about the value of uniqueness and imperfection. A captivating,
fantastic read recommended to SciFi buffs, Plastic Surgeon is a truly memorable "what if" style
adventure story that could easily become a technologically feasible, medical science based, social
issue of the 21st century.
Spirit Of Independence
Keith Rommel
Barclay Books
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
6161 51st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33715
1931402078 $14.95 barclaybooks.com
The first and debut volume of the "Spirit Chronicles" series, Spirit Of Independence by Keith
Rommel is a fascinating allegorical fantasy novel of Travis Winter, a man who falls in battle
during World War II and then learns he has been chosen as a celestial knight in the ancient war
between Heaven and Hell. Yet when the Devil himself makes a plea to Travis, begging on
