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Backroads Of Wisconsin
Martin Hintz & Bob Rashid
Voyageur Press
PO Box 338, Stillwater, MN 55082
0896585131 $19.95 voyageurpress.com
Accessibly and informatively written by travel journalist Martin Hintz, and illustrated with Bob
Rashid's gorgeous color photographs of Wisconsin's natural splendor and the people proud to call
the state home, Backroads Of Wisconsin: Your Guide To Wisconsin's Most Scenic Backroad
Adventures is a visual narrative, and reference guide to enjoying the scenery, landmarks, and
historical locations available among Wisconsin's roads. Maps and detailed descriptions
complement
this excellent and enthusiastically recommended guide for both day-tripping vacationers wanting
to
make the most of what Wisconsin has to offer, and the armchair traveler content to simply read
about it.
The Lining Of Our Souls
Rolando Perez
Cool Grove Press
512 Argyle Road, Brooklyn, 11218
1887276289 $16.95 www.coolgrove.com
The Lining Of Our Souls: Excursions Into Selected Paintings Of Edward Hopper is an impressive
and memorable work by Rolando Perez whose short literary vignettes enhance a showcasing of
selected paintings of American artist Edward Hopper which are reproduced in full color. Perez
weaves a brief prose vignette story about each work, fleshing out motives and mysteries hidden
within the canvas. The art focuses largely on ordinary people doing everyday things and living
their
lives, making the mundane memorable in unforgettable brush strokes. The Lining Of Our Souls is
very highly recommended reading, especially for admirers of Edward Hopper's artwork and
Rolando
Perez's literary talents.
The Everything Get Out Of Debt Book
Cheryl Kimball & Faye Kathryn Doria
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
1580625886 $12.95 1-800-872-5627
Collaboratively written by author/editor Cheryl Kimball and certified financial planner Faye
Kathryn
Doria, The Everything Get Out Of Debt Book is a straightforward, eminently practical,
do-it-yourself, "user friendly" guide to dealing with debt and specifically designed for readers of
all
skill and experience levels when dealing with money matters. From how to obtain and read one's
credit report, to assessing one's earning power, to determining when credit counseling services are
needed (and how to spot the crooked ones), coping with joint debt, filing for bankruptcy, home
equity, the advantages and drawbacks to credit cards, insurance, taxes, and so much more, The
Everything Get Out Of Debt Book is a first-rate and highly recommended resource -- especially
for
the non-specialist general reader unfamiliar with the complexities of America's financial
system.
Surviving On The Street
Ace Backwords
Loompanics Unlimited
PO Box 1197, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1559502010 $14.95 1-800-380-2230
Surviving On The Street: How To Go Down Without Going Out by "street smart" author Ace
Backwords is a straightforward, no-nonsense, "user friendly" guide to the rough realities of
surviving without a home. From finding places to sleep, to coping with bad weather, to procuring
food, to getting oneself off the street, Surviving on the Street is extremely practical. It is also an
effective, informed and informative warning to the reader of the dangers to avoid, as well as
offering
the safe-at-home-yet-curious soul of what it really is like to be out there on the streets. With the
rising numbers of homeless and "street people" in our cities and towns, Surviving On The Street is
a
strongly recommended addition to community library and community center reference
collections.
The Limbo Silence Sketches
Joseph C. Zinker
The Analytic Press
10 Industrial Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
0881633399 $24.95 1-800-926-6579
Sketches: An Anthology Of Essays, Art, And Poetry is a compilation of the writings of Gestalt
therapist Joseph C. Zinker (co-founder of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland), whose observations
offers a kind of gestalt model of cross-disciplinary creative processes in a striking compilation of
inspirational life insights in the form of engaging essays, art, and poetry. A vivacious and
insightful
collection that embraces the love and joy of life itself, Sketches is enthusiastically recommended
reading.
Why I'm Like This
Cynthia Kaplan
Morrow
10 E. 53rd St., NY, NY 10022
0688178502 $23.95 1-800-242-7737
Kaplan's personal stories blend autobiography and storytelling drama: Why I'm Like This is very
highly recommended reading because the stories read like well crafted fiction and paint vivid
portraits of family characters, yet the first person insights threaded through them are entirely
autobiographical, exposing Kaplan's life and youth. A fine achievement, Why I'm Like This will
reach a wide and appreciative audience.
In An Influential Fashion
Ann Kellogg, et.al.
Greenwood Press
PO Box 5007, Westport, CT 068815007
0313312206 $49.95 1-800-225-5800
In An Influential Fashion isn't for your casual home or art library collection, but will delight
collections solid in fashion history and design. Over a hundred sixty fashion designers and retailers
from many countries are profiled in entries that cover the personality's lasting influence on the
industry. Commercial fashion, licensing agreements, and marketing are all explored in an exciting
survey.
Sketches From The Ranch
Dan Aadland
Hungry Minds
909 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
087605078X $10.99 1-800-434-3422
Sketches From The Ranch: A Montana Memoir is an engaging compilation of the thoughtful
writings of Dan Aadland. Sketches From The Ranch is about living on a western American ranch
(which was founded in 1892), experiencing the turn of the seasons, rejoicing in the birth of colts
and
calves, embracing simple means of life even as Thoreau did at Walden. Superb black-and-white
sketches by artist Nik Carpenter add a visual and emotional touch to this moving memoir.
Christian Dior: The Early Years
Princess Esmeralda de Rethy
JeanLouis Perreau
Vendome Press
1370 Avenue of Americas, NY NY 10019
086565249X $60.00 1-888-330-8477
Christian Dior: The Early Years provides the inside story at the House of Dior, from its
introduction
of the 'New Look' to 1957, upon Dior's sudden death. When Christian Dior presented his first
collection, the young designer presented clothing which featured narrow waists and beautiful
evening dresses: a new look for the fashion world of the mid1940s. He drew each dress himself
and
his designs would change the fashion world of his times. The oversized presentation of this
volume
allows for full-page displays of his works accompanying a biography of his life and
achievements.
Africa: An Artist's Journal
Kim Donaldson
Watson Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0823001571 $50.00 1-800-451-1741
Africa: An Artist's Journal comes from Kim Donaldson, a renowned wildlife artist who grew up in
Zimbabwe on a ranch. His lifelong passion for capturing wildlife in art lends to a journal that
covers the wildlife, culture, and history of Africa as a whole. A highly recommended pick for any
interested in wildlife art.
Men And Speed
G. Wayne Miller
Public Affairs
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
1586480960 $26.00 1-877-782-1234
Men And Speed is an informative survey of NASCAR racing history and is written by a journalist
who had exclusive access to Roush Racing, a large motorsports operation. Miller spent a year on
the
NASCAR racing circuit with owner Roush and his drivers: the result is an epic of racing
events.
The Bride's Etiquette Guide
Pamela A. Lach
Chicago Review Press
814 North Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60610
1556522991 $6.95 1-800-888-4741
The Bride's Etiquette Guide by wedding expert Pamela A. Lach is a straightforward reader on the
art of wedding etiquette. Organized by the stages of wedding planning so as to speed the process
of
looking up answers, The Bride's Etiquette Guide covers everything from seating stepparents to
interdenominational marriages. The Bride's Etiquette Guide is an extremely useful and "user
friendly" guide for hosting one's wedding in the most courteous and efficient manner possible.
Also
highly recommended are the author's previous wedding books: The Bride To Bride Book, The
Bride's Money Book, and The Bride's Thank You Guide.
Majesty Of The Mississippi Delta
Jim Fraiser
Pelican Publishing Company
PO Box 3110, Gretna, LA 70054
1565548698 $18.95 1-800-843-1724
Majesty Of The Mississippi Delta is as much a travel account as an architectural and art history of
the homes, churches, and stores on the Mississippi Delta. Color photos of both interiors and
exteriors are accompanied by quotes from historical documents and descriptions of each building.
A
rich history for those who enjoy architectural history in general and the Mississippi area in
particular.
The Horse In Magic And Myth
M. Oldfield Howey
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
0486421171 $12.95 1-800-223-3130
From Pegasus to the four horses of the Apocalypse, the horse figure derived from classic
mythology,
the Bible, folklore and literature is covered in The Horse In Magic And Myth with a series of
informed chapters that focus on equine legends and myths.
The Artbook Shelf
The Impact Of Chaim Soutine
Maurice Tuchman & Esti Dunow
Hatje Cantz Publishers
c/o Distributed Art Publishers
575 Prospect St. Lakewood, NJ 08701
3775791035 $45.00 1-800-338-2665
The Impact Of Chaim Soutine is an extraordinary and unusual art book tracing how the works of
Chaim Soutine (1893-1943) affected the artistic sensibilities of avant garde artists de Kooning,
Pollock, Dubuffet, and Bacon. Filled cover to cover with full-color reproductions of bold
painting,
each image is paired with comments directly attributed to Soutine and the great artists he affected.
Enhanced with artist and studio photographs, a chronology and biography, and a roster of Soutine
Paintings in the Galerie Gmurzynska Exhibition, The Impact Of Chaim Soutine is a truly stunning
and informative look at the influence and legacy of a notable man's abstract art and a welcome
addition to personal and academic Art History collections.
Schiffer Publishing
4880 Lower Valley Rd., Atglen, PA 19310
http://www.schifferbooks.com
Three very different titles provide excellent coverages of topics libraries will find particularly
inviting. Spider Webb's Butterfly Flash (0764315056, $19.95) provides hundreds of butterflies in
drawings which vary in color and style. This will serve as a fine blueprint for tattoo artists, or any
seeking inspiration from the butterfly form. Mary Burke Morris' The Costume Book
(0764314858, $29.95) requires intermediate to advanced sewing skills and a prior interest in
costume creation, but any working with theater or dance productions who regularly sew such
costumes will find it an invaluable reference. Chapters come packed with photos and line
drawings,
overviews of basic design principles, and instructions which quickly lend to production efforts.
Bunny Yeager's Pinup Girls Of The 1950s (0764314734, $24.95) tells of a woman who became
one
of the renowned glamour photographers of the world. This gathers her images and surveys her
career and life in the process, with nearly 200 photos by Yeager including color and black and
white
shots. A diverse display of both nudes and semiclothed women which includes some unusual
model
types.
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 065209040
1-800-987-7323 www.amazon.com
Elizabeth Prelinger's After The Scream (0300093438, $45.00) celebrates the late paintings of
Edvard Munich: haunting paintings which also reveal quite a different side of the artist. While his
images of people remain striking, he painted a range of subjects and used a brighter approach later
in
life, and this accompanies the first major exhibition of his works since 1978 and the first to focus
on his later achievements. Sabine Rewald's Caspar David Friedrich (0300092989, $16.95) is one
of
the most striking discussions to evolve from recent art books: it presents the works of a major
German painter who included pictures of the moon in practically every painting he produced in
the
1800s. A number of his works are featured along with details about what was known of the moon
in
Friedrich's lifetime, and the artist's Dresden friends. A gorgeous presentation.
An American Celebration
Charles Wysocki
Workman Publishing Company
708 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0761127844 $24.95 1-800-722-7202
Over 200 paintings are reproduced in color in An American Celebration, a survey of American
images done folk art style. Clambakes, quilting bees, and fairs are just some of Wysocki's subjects,
celebrating the joys of early and traditional American gatherings and subjects.
Searching For The Artist Within
Karlyn Holman
Bayfield Street Publishing
116-1/2 East 5th St, Washburn, WI 54891
0967068371 $24.99 bayfieldstreet.com
Searching For The Artist Within: An Inspirational And Visual Guide For Your Journey Through
Watercolor by artist and teacher Karlyn Holman is a beautifully presented, full-color exhibition of
a
wide variety of remarkable watercolor paintings and painting styles. The reader is offered a wealth
of "tips, tricks, and techniques" along with many snippets of advice from the original artists.
Searching For The Artist Within is an engaging, inspirational volume especially recommended for
watercolor painters of all skill experience levels.
Pioneer Pottery
Michael Cardew
The American Ceramic Society
735 Ceramic Place, Westerville OH 43081
1574981420 $45.00 www.ceramics.org
First published 33 years ago by Michael Cardew, a respected expert in British ceramics, Pioneer
Pottery is a superbly presented and classic work enhanced with excellent black/white illustrations
and photography (including a new color section of previously unshown works), and a new
introduction by the author's son. An extremely solid reference to the art of pottery, from the
chemical composition of pottery clay to sculpting, firing, and painting, Pioneer Pottery is a
first-rate
guide and is strongly recommended reading for students of the art, history, and joy of
pottery.
Ancestral Portraits
Frederick McDonald
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
1552380645 $29.95 1-800-565-3770
Ancestral Portraits is a retrospective of the life and art of McDonald, a Native artist, profiles one
of
Canada's premier First Nation artist, blending selected color images with a review of McDonald's
peoples and influences. The many firstperson insights make for a fine examination of Canadian
and
Native arts.
Negotiating History
Jay A. Clarke, editor
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603-6110
0865591970 $15.00 artic.edu/aic/books
Volume 28, Number 1 of the Art Institute of Chicago's "Museum Studies" series, Negotiating
History: German Art And The Past is a selection of five articles that investigate the work and
theme
of diverse German artists, and study the thread of German art through modern day. They include
German Romanticism: The Search for "A Quiet Place" (Marsha Morton); Neo-Idealism,
Expressionism, and the Writing of Art History (Jay A. Clarke); "A Clear and Simple Style":
Tradition and Typology in New Objectivity (Maria Makela); Georg Baselitz Grounded (Richard
Shiff); History by Degrees: The Place of the Past in Contemporary German Art (Stephanie
D'Alessandro). Full-color illustrations of sculptures, abstract and realist style paintings, and much
more exemplify this thought-provoking, critical analysis of artistic expression and the turbulent
history of a nation.
The Gag Family
Julie L'Enfant
Afton Historical Society Press
PO Box 100, Afton, MN 55001
1890434507 $35.00 aftonpress.com
The Gag Family: German-Bohemian Artists In America by Julie L'Enfant (Associate Professor of
Art History, College of Visual Arts, St. Paul, Minnesota) is a remarkable look at a
German-Bohemian family who settled in a Minnesota frontier town in 1879. The Anton Gag
family
business of art and story-craft flourished among these remarkable individuals that included his
daughters, Wanda and Flavia. The Gag Family is a visually pleasing and informative presentation,
filled with both black-and-white and color photographs, as well as detailed text that thoroughly
addresses the stories behind specific works of art. A fine addition to artist biography shelves, The
Gag Family is highly recommended for inclusion into American Art History and Upper Midwest
Regional History academic reference collection or supplemental reading list.
The Military Shelf
Defiant Courage
Astrid Karlsen Scott & Dr. Tore Haug
Nordic Spirit Productions, Inc.
Pete Taylor Public Relations (publicity)
Box 11043, Olympia, WA 908508-1043
0963433989 $26.95 1-800-618-0013
The collaborative effort of Astrik Karlsen Scott and Dr. Tore Haug, Defiant Courage: Norway's
Longest WW II Escape is the true story of commando Jan Baalsrud, a member of an elite team of
saboteurs who sought to hasten Norway's liberation from the Nazis in 1943. Yet an unsuspected
betrayal killed the other team members, and left Baalsrud on his own in hostile territory. Only
with
the help of over 60 people was Baalsrud able to eventually escape to the safety of neutral Sweden.
A
welcome and much appreciated contribution to the growing library of World War II memoirs and
eye-witness accounts, Defiant Courage is a compelling story of courage and triumph against
incredible odds, and set against the backdrop of the war that was to forever changed the
world.
War Letters Of Fallen Englishmen
Laurence Housman, editor
Pine Street Books
c/o University of Pennsylvania Press
PO Box 50370, Hampden Station, Baltimore, MD 21211
0812218159 $15.95 1-800-537-5487
Compiled and edited by Laurence Housman (Professor of History, Yale University), War Letters
Of
Fallen Englishmen is an emotional and compelling collection of primary sources surveying the
horrors of World War I, from the writings of Englishmen and three Englishwomen who ultimately
joined England's "Lost Generation". WWI casualties disproportionately wiped out the British
force's
officers, and those officers were usually drawn from the more educated upper class, therefore
officers and the upper class are much more heavily represented in War Letters Of Fallen
Englishmen
than enlisted men, though there is testimony from both segments of the British population. A
gripping and clear look of WWI front lines, so real as to make the reader grateful that he or she is
not physically there, War Letters Of Fallen Englishmen is a unique and welcome contribution to
WWI Military History supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
Vietnam Air Losses
Chris Hobson
Specialty Press
39966 Grand Av North Branch MN 55056
1857801156 $29.95 1-800-895-4585
Vietnam Air Losses: United States Air Force Navy And Marine Corps Fixed-wing Aircraft Losses
In Southeast Asia 1961-1973 by professional military librarian and historian Chris Hobson is a
comprehensive reference filled with day-by-day listings of specific incidents that caused the loss of
an aircraft in the Vietnam War. Each incident is listed with a paragraph or two of information
about
personnel, location, and cause of the loss. Compiled from the raw data of multiple sources and
illustrated with black-and-white photographs, and enhanced with a list of abbreviations, glossary
of
code names, and a bibliography, Vietnam Air Losses is an invaluable contribution to the growing
library of Vietnam War historical studies materials and references.
United States Submarines
Commander David Hinkle, Editor
Hugh Lauter Levin Assoc.
9 Burr Road, Westport, CT 06880
0883631032 $75.00 www.hlla.com
This is an outstanding, lavish history of the U.S. submarine: if only one submarine history were to
be
chosen as a comprehensive library reference, it should be this. A team of historians, authors and
Naval experts contribute to this title, which holds over 300 pages of text and photos. Black and
white and color photos embellish essays that contrast submarine history with today's modern
vessels,
providing a unique and lavish display. Suitable for special gifts, United States Submarines is a
recommended pick for any interested in military history in general or submarine development in
particular.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Ark Of The Covenant
Kelly D. Alexander, Jr.
University Press of America
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
076182197X $28.00 1-800-462-6420
Ark Of The Covenant: Simplified Information For Lay-Persons by Kelly D. Alexander, Jr. is a
straightforward presentation of the history of the revered religious artifact known as the Ark Of
The
Covenant, from its origin, up through its disappearance, and offering the latest conjecture as to
where the Ark might be today. Written in plain language for non-specialist general readers of all
backgrounds, Ark Of The Covenant is an erudite account of Ark through the centuries and a
superb
history which is highly recommended for religious studies supplemental reading lists and Biblical
History reference shelves.
A Monk In The World
Wayne Teasdale
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1577311817 $22.95 1-800-972-6657
How does one cultivate a spiritual life in the modern world? In 1986 the author accepted an
invitation to visit a Benedictine monk living in India: his third visit prompted an invitation to take
an
Indian monkhood. His experiences as a monk and mystic make for thought-provoking, important
reading.
Ramakrishna And Christ: Supermystics
Paul Hourihan
Vedantic Shores Press
PO Box 493100, Redding, CA 96049
193181600X $16.00
Ramakrishna And Christ: Supermystics represents the first comprehensive study to compare the
lives and spiritual beliefs of Ramakrishna, the 19th century Indian saint, and Christ, his Western
version. From interpretations of Christ from an India yoga viewpoint to insights into Krishna's life,
Ramakrishna And Christ: Supermystics is packed with intriguing comparisons and insights.
Interfaith Dialogue And Peacebuilding
David R. Smock, editor
United States Institute of Peace Press
1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011
1929223358 $14.95 1-800-868-8064
Capably edited by David R. Smock (Director of the Religion and Peacemaking Initiative,
University
States Institute of Peace), Interfaith Dialogue And Peacebuilding is an informative, insightful
anthology of essays by learned Christian, Muslim, and Jewish contributors on and about the
power
of religion in bringing peace to troubled nations and troubled communities. Rarely, say the
contributors, is religion the direct cause of open armed conflict. More often it is the forces of
politics, economics, and oppression seeking a cloak of legitimacy coopting religion that is at the
basis of violence as one group seeks to subjugate or resist another. Analyzing the power of the
using
religion as a bridge to peace between different cultures, Interfaith Dialogue And Peacebuilding
contains a meaningful message of hope, strength, and love.
Questioning The Bible
Morry Sofer
Schreiber Publishing
51 Monroe St., #101, Rockville, MD 20850
http://www.schreiberpublishing.com
1887563644 $19.95 1-800-822-3213
Written by Morry Sofer, a rabbi and experienced translator of books on Jewish subjects,
Questioning
The Bible offers the reader concise, direct, non-sectarian, meaningful answers to the commonly
asked questions about the Hebrew Bible ranging from "Who is God?" to "Is the Book of
Chronicles
a summary of the Bible?" Studying the Hebrew Bible as an historical and prophetic collection of
writings sacred to Christians, Moslems, and Jews alike, and written in language accessible to lay
readers age 13 and up, Questioning The Bible is a solid and highly recommended introduction to
the
sacred texts and a scholarship span of 2000 regarding it.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Tales From The Underground
David W. Wolfe
Perseus Publishing
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
0738201286 $18.00 1-800-242-7737
This natural history of subterranean life examines unexplored terrain and its unique and varied
habitats, from microscopic life to small water bears. Particularly intriguing are the links made
between subterranean life and its potentials for assisting mankind.
Wildlife Restoration
Michael L. Morrison
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009
1559639377 $25.00 www.islandpress.org
Wildlife Restoration: Techniques For Habitat Analysis And Animal Monitoring by Michael L.
Morrison (Field Station Manager, White Mountain Research Station, University of California -
Bishop and Adjunct Professor, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University) is a scholarly
and
authoritative look at the practical and scientific methods as well as the problems of ecological
restoration. Individual chapters address sampling methods, designing a reserve, lessons of history,
and much more in this fascinating and technically detailed, treatise, written for professional
conservationists but completely accessible for wildlife enthusiasts and environmental
activists.
Turtles And Tortoises
Vincenzo Ferri
Firefly Books
PO Box 61109, Denver, CO 80206
1552096319 $24.95 1-800-387-5085
Turtle and tortise expert Ferri provides an in-depth and colorful detailing of almost two hundred
land, marine and freshwater species of turtles and tortoises, with hundreds of color photos and
drawings providing a strong visual background for identification. An excellent library reference
for
any collection serious about natural history.
Guide To Marine Mammals Of The World
National Audubon Society
Alfred A. Knopf
280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
0375411410 $26.95 1-800-726-0600
Pieter Folkens illustrates Guide To Marine Mammals Of The World, a comprehensive desk
reference
which blends color photos and maps with realistic drawings of marine mammals. Paintings
illustrate
juvenile and subspecies, photos show typical behavior and appearance in the wild, and color range
maps reflect the latest information, while chapters cover all the natural history basics. Guide To
Marine Mammals Of The World promises to be a lasting, important library reference.
Retriever Training For Spaniels
Pamela Owen Kadlec
Just Ducky Publishing
PO Box 129, Edgefield, SC 29824
0971710309 $19.95 boykinspaniel.com
Retriever Training For Spaniels: Working With Soft-Tempered, Hard-Headed, Intelligent Dogs
by
Pamela Owen Kadlec is a highly practical, "user friendly" guide to the art and science of teaching
Spaniels to be effective retrievers and gun dogs, with special emphasis on the Boykin Spaniel.
Individual chapters cover the difference in temperament between Spaniels and Labrador
Retrievers,
how to best use positive reinforcement and "clicker" training on a Spaniel puppy, things that must
be
taught to a puppy before it reaches six months of age, and a great deal more. Black-and-white
photographs enhance and illustrate this clear, methodical, and straightforward text of this strongly
recommended and specialized instruction book.
The Beagle
Diane Morgan
Doral Publishing
10451 Palmeras Drive, Suite 225 West, Sun City, AZ 85373
0944875777 $19.95 www.doralpub.com
The Beagle: An Owner's Survival Guide by Diane Morgan is a detailed and comprehensive guide
to
just about everything anyone would want to know about the widely beloved breed of faithful dog
known as the beagle. From picking a beagle for one's home, to house training, feeding, and
grooming, to correcting misbehavior, to protecting your pet from sickness and parasites, and so
much more, The Beagle: An Owner's Survival Guide is written expressly and specifically for pet
owners everywhere who just want to enjoy having and caring for a beagle of their own. The
Beagle
is a superb canine companion reference for any family with a beagle.
Love, War & Circuses
Eric Sciglioano
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116
0618015833 $25.00 1-800-225-3362
People have adored and used elephants for hundreds of years: this provides a special focus on
these
elephant/human relationships, explaining how elephants may have contributed to human evolution
and how the elephant's image continues to inspire popular culture. Add scientific facts about
elephants and details on the author's own travels to view them and you have an intriguing,
wellrounded blend of insights.
The Gardening Shelf
Robyn's Pond Book
Robyn Rhudy
1st Books Library
2511 West 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759675392 $16.95 1-888-280-7715
Robyn's Pond Book by pond development expert Robyn Rhudy is a practical, "user friendly",
how-to manual for aspiring pond builders and pond keepers regardless of their previous skill and
experience levels. From providing a home for types of frogs, to regulating bacteria, nitrogen,
water
additives, to the raising of fish, Robyn's Pond Book covers just about everything there is to know
about gracing one's yard with an aquatic special touch. If you are contemplating any kind of pond
to
enhance the appearance of a garden, backyard or landscape, or as a personal and rewarding
hobby,
then begin your planning and effort by reading Robyn's Pond Book!
Carnivorous Plants Of The U.S. And Canada
Donald Schnell
Timber Press
133 S.W. Second Avenue, #450, Portland, OR 972043527
0881925403 $39.95 1-800-327-5680
This expanded second edition of Carnivorous Plants Of The U.S. And Canada is a 'must' for any
reference library which specializes in botany or nature: it provides photos and comments on the
natural history of a variety of carnivorous plants, from common species to rarities. It's
organization
and language lends to easy use by lay gardeners as well as researchers, while photos and vivid
descriptions of plant biology make Carnivorous Plants Of The U.S. And Canada an excellent
library
reference.
The Patio Kitchen Garden
Daphne Ledward
Robson Books/Parkwest Publications
451 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1861053169 $29.00 parkwestpubs.com
The Patio Kitchen Garden by expert gardener Daphne Ledward (author or co-author of sixteen
books on a wide range of gardening topics) is a highly practical, "user friendly" handbook to
establishing and nurturing a simple patio or balcony-based fruit, herb, and vegetable garden to be
personally harvested for delicious home eating. With the advice, instructions, and ideas laid out in
the pages of The Patio Kitchen Garden, even a simple sunny window can provide great bounty; as
clear "how to", step-by-step instructions illustrated with color photographs demonstrate how. If
you
would like your own little garden and are hard pressed for space in an apartment or condo setting,
then carefully read through Daphne Ledward's The Patio Kitchen Garden!
Gardens Of Inspiration
Erica Hunningher
DK Publishing
95 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
078947834X $35.00 www.dk.com
Beautifully enhanced with the photography of Vivian Russell and deftly edited by Erica
Hunningher,
Gardens Of Inspiration is a gorgeously illustrated showcase of lush and memorable gardens that
serve as personal inspiration for fifteen of the greatest gardeners and horticulturalists from around
the world. Thoughtful, informative, and occasionally inspiring narrative text, combined with
insights
for garden aesthetics and beauty, and truly dazzling color photography mark Gardens Of
Inspiration
a superb choice as a giftbook for gardening and plant enthusiasts, and an outstanding Memorial
Fund acquisition selection for community libraries.
The New York/Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Book Of Lists
Bonnie Lee Appleton & Lois T. Chaplin
Taylor Publishing Company
1550 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75235
0878332618 $17.95 1-800-275-8188
The New York/Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Book Of Lists by Bonnie Lee Appleton (Professor of
Horticulture, Virginia Tech) and gardening journalist and writer Lois Trigg Chaplin contains more
than two hundred lists to help regional gardeners select the very best plants for their particular
interests. Ranging from plants that attract butterflies, to shrubs that offer fall color to hardy
annuals
for early spring bloom, The New York/Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Book Of Lists is also laced
throughout with practical and insightful tips for gardeners. The New York/Mid-Atlantic
Gardener's
Book of Lists is a first-rate, "user friendly", highly recommended guide for tailoring a garden to
suit
the needs and interests of gardeners in New York and the other mid-Atlantic states.
The Humor Shelf
Zits Unzipped
Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman
Andrews McMeel
4520 Main St Kansas City MO 641117701
0740723227 $10.95 1-800-851-8923
Zits Unzipped is 'sketchbook 5' in the comic strip books and chronicles the life of adolescent
Jeremy
and his suffering parents, from his relationships with parents and friends to his on/off relationship
with his girlfriend. Fans of the strip may find many they've missed over the years; newcomers will
relish this coverage of the teen's ironies and agonies.
The Expert's Guide To Surviving Your Marriage
Sam Priest
S.P.I. Books
99 Spring Street, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10012
1561719250 $11.95 1-212-431-5011
Enhanced with illustrations by James Angus, The Expert's Guide To Surviving Your Marriage by
Sam Priest is a tongue-in-cheek title for this satirical, edgy book of humor written to extract
wicked
laughs at men who hate their marriages, and the miserable women who are unlucky enough to be
their spouses. It's written by an author who would prefer to see the state of marriage abolished,
and
who in the meantime offers advice to "trade-in" one's current wife for a younger, prettier spouse.
One of the more warped and heinous suggestions is to take one's current wife to an Arabic
country
and accuse her of adultery in a public place with lots of stones! The Expert's Guide To Surviving
Your Marriage offers biting entertainment with no regard to legal, moral, or ethical
constraints,
and can be classified as spirited humor at its most merciless and misogynistic.
The Photography Shelf
Tir a' Mhurain
Paul Strand & Basil Davidson
Aperture
20 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
089381993X $40.00 1-800-929-2323
Tir a' Mhurain: The Outer Hebrides Of Scotland is a new and impressive edition showcasing the
105
duotone, breathtaking, sequenced photographs by Paul Strand (1890-1976) drawn from his 1954
sojourn to the untamed island of South Uist, located near the west coast of Scotland. Glorious
images of landscapes and sea, personal portraits of fishermen, and wondrous natural splendor
mark
this volume which is a joy to leaf through as it presents captured images and memories of a truly
timeless beauty. With an informative text by Basil Davidson and featuring an excellent
introduction
by Catherine Duncan, Tir a' Mhurain is a much appreciated contribution to the art of photography
and a highly recommended acquisition for personal, professional, and academic "History of
Photography" reference collections.
Yellowstone
John Juracek
Pruett Publishing Company
7464 Arapahoe Road, Suite A-9, Boulder, CO 80303
0871089165 $18.95 1-800-247-8224
Yellowstone: Photographs Of A Fly-Fishing Landscape by John Juracek is a simply awe-inspiring
selection of beautiful, full-color photographs of a fisherman enjoying great and memorable
fly-fishing
locales in the Yellowstone National Park during day, sunset, night, and throughout all the seasons
of
the year. Yellowstone is entirely devoted to the photographs; the only text sections are a brief
introduction, and simple captions naming the locale of each photograph - from Firehole River to
Henry's Fork, Idaho. A superb giftbook for fly-fishers who treasure memories of wilderness
beauty,
Yellowstone is a thoroughly impressive volume of the photographer's art and could well serve as
an
example for similar projects by other aspiring nature photographers to emulate.
Past To Present
Joan Almond
St. Ann's Press/Davidson & Choy
4311 Wilshire Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90010
0967174481 $65.00
In Past To Present, photographer Joan Almond has documented village life in Moslem desert
communities for over twenty-five years: her travels and discoveries are documented in a work that
shares her photos and many cultural insights. The photos are presented as full-page images
unsullied by description; the text resides in the front for a fine introduction of Almond's
efforts.
Men At Sea
Jean Gaumy
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810911981 $39.95 abramsbooks.com
Men At Sea by photojournalist and world traveler Jean Gaumy is a strikingly vivid, largely
pictorial
presentation of the life and work of a commercial fisherman surviving and working aboard deep
sea
trawlers. The unforgettable imagery of black-and-white photographs is combined with
reproductions
of hand-written log and journal entries. A truly remarkable book, and as close a glimpse to life at
sea
as one can get without personally living among the waves, Men At Sea is a strongly
recommended
acquisition for school and community library collections.
Solu-Khumbu: The Trek To Everest
Tim Hauf
Tim Hauf Photography
13492 Bayliss Road, Los Angeles CA 90049
http://www.timhaufphotography.com
096596888X $25.00
Solu-Khumbu: The Trek To Everest is a dazzling visual panoply of full-color photographs of one
man's Himalayan trek along the Solu-Khumbu trail. Author, world traveler, and professional
photographer Tim Hauf cogently writes of his experiences and the stories behind his pictures of
the
heartrendingly beautiful natural landscape in this dazzling book. Highly recommended reading for
armchair travelers, Solu-Khumbu: The Trek To Everest is a photographic travel journal that
would
grace any personal or community library collection.
Law In Plain English For Photographers
Leonard Duboff
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd Street, #510, New York, NY 10010
1581152256 $19.95 1-800-491-2808
Digital imaging and the Net offer both new markets and legal challenges for photographers:
Leonard
Duboff's Law In Plain English For Photographers provides a survey of the rights and
responsibilities
of modern photographers, covering the latest rulings for copyright and trademark law, surveying
contract structures and leases, and providing a host of everyday business and legal concerns. An
excellent, basic survey of photographers' rights and obligations.
Faces Of Photography
Tina Ruisinger
Edition Stemmle
799 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
390816365X $65.00 stemmleusa.com
Featuring photography and interviews by Tina Ruisinger, Faces Of Photography: Encounters With
50 Master Photographers Of The 20th Century is a stunning gallery of portraits and compelling
interviews of fifty great and famous 20th century photographers ranging from Ellen Auerbach,
Arthur Leipzig, and Gianni Berengo Gardin, to Andreas Feininger, Robert Frank, and Sabine
Weiss.
Powerful and impressive black-and-white image arrays along with candid interviews straight from
the heart and soul distinguish Faces Of Photography as a particularly fine coffee-table book
especially
recommended for photography connoisseurs.
The Olympics: A Wilderness Trilogy
Ross Hamilton & Janet Scharf
Ross Hamilton Photography, Inc.
PO Box 179, Sequim, WA 98382
hamiltonphoto@olympus.net
0970815409 $29.95 1-360-683-6595
Showcasing the spectacular photography of Ross Hamilton, The Olympics: A Wilderness Trilogy
is
an incredible, lavish, memorable display of full-color photographs featuring the natural splendor of
the Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic National Park. From individual pinecones and flowers, to
the
majestic expansive mountains, forests, and seas, The Olympics is a lush revelation of superlative
wonder and breathtaking beauty held captive through the lens of a camera. Janet Scharf's brief
verses of poetry about this untamed land complement and enhanced a truly remarkable and
enthusiastically recommended photographic presentation.
Just Between Us
Greg Gorman
Arena Editions
PO Box 32101, Santa Fe, NM 87594
1892041561 $55.00 arenaeditions.com
Gorman is known for his sensuous male and female nudes: his images excel in composition and
quality. Just Between Us focuses on a single model, also named Greg, and juxtaposes nudes with
clothed images. Anticipate quite graphic sexual images as well as a huge range of expressions and
haunting closeups and fullfigure views. A striking collection and portrait is achieved;
recommended
for specialty art libraries with strong collections in photography.
Amphoto/Watson-Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
1-800-451-1741 www.amazon.com
Two excellent photo guides are recommended picks for college-level art libraries. Tom Ang's
Dictionary Of Photography And Digital Imaging (0817437894, $21.95) provides an important
guide for students and professionals alike, surveying the basics of image manipulation and digital
imaging. A superb reference, it includes definitions of terms and insights into solving common
problems in
photographing and digital manipulation. Alison Smith deftly edits Exposed: The Victorian Nude
(0823016331, $45.00), a photographic exploration of the range of Victorian representations of
both
male and female figures. This concentrates on painting, sculpture and drawing, but also explores
photos, popular illustration and film. An excellent history.
Twin Palms Publishers
Box 10229, Santa Fe, NM 875041022
Full-page color photos of Frank Moore's paintings are especially strong in Between Life And
Death
(0944092977): images of nature drawn from a folk art influence. From cameos of large insects
and
flowers and diminutive humans to folk art cards and a closeup of book titles, this is filled with
images of species and interactions between objects and man. Albert Arthur Allen's Premiere
Nudes
(0944092888) is a 'must' for any collection following the history and presentation of nudes in
photography: it opens with a general history of American nudism and follows Allen's
contributions
and many different images in particular, packing full-page black and white images
throughout.
The Biography Shelf
From The Raven To The Dove
Sharon Rose Gabet
White Rose Communications
402 W. Ojai Ave. #101439, Ojai, CA 93023
0971432503 $16.95
From The Raven To The Dove is an autobiography by an actress who portrayed Raven Whitney
on
the soap opera Edge of Night provides plenty of involving insights that go beyond the usual
actress'
focus on the entertainment world to discuss her personal transformation and union with God.
Angelic messages, family connections to God, and spiritual insights are the driving force of her
coverage.
George Washington
Robert E. Jones
Fordham University Press
University Box L,
2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
0823221873 $20.00 1-718-817-4782
Fleshed out with an additional twenty years of meticulous, exhaustive research and newly revised
by
Robert E. Jones (Professor of History, Fordham University), George Washington: Ordinary Man,
Extraordinary Leader is an informative biography of America's first President. Focusing especially
on Washington's trials during the Revolution and his service as President, George Washington:
Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Leader is a compelling look at both the legend and the man, his
foibles
as well as his virtues, and his legacy and contribution to both American and world history. George
Washington: Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Leader is very highly recommended for academic and
community library American History and Biographical Studies collections.
Facing The Lion
Simone Arnold Liebster
Grammation Press, LLC
601 Poydras Street, Suite 2650, New Orleans, LA 70130
0967936659 $29.95 1-888-423-7184
Simone Arnold and her family were devout members of the evangelical Christian movement
known
as Jehovah's Witnesses and living in Nazi occupied Alsace-Lorraine during World War II. Like
the
Jews, Gypsies, Homosexuals, Communists, and political liberals, the Jehovah Witnesses were
targeted by the Nazi's for extermination. Shunned by the community at the direction of the Nazis,
rounded up and imprisoned in concentration camps, starved, beaten, abused, and publicly
humiliated,
all that Simone and her family would have had to do to avoid arrest and persecution was to simply
sign a piece of paper renouncing their religion. Facing The Lion is the compelling
autobiographical
account of a young girl's faith and courage, and her refusal to accept the Nazi party and remain
loyal
to her faith -- despite the her father's being sent to the camps and she separated from her mother
and
interned in a reform school for purposes of "reeducation". Facing The Lion is a compelling and
highly recommended testament to both Nazi atrocity and the endurance of the human spirit, a
detailed view of life during Hitler's ill-fated regime and an inspiration to future generations having
to
cope with overwhelming pressure to conform in violation of heartfelt beliefs.
Get Mears!
Katharine Carson Crittenden
Binford & Mort Publishing
5245-C N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124
0832305510 $19.95 1-503-844-4960
Get Mears! Frederick Mears: Builder Of The Alaska Railroad by Katharine Carson Crittenden is
the
eye-opening story of Colonel Frederick Mears (1878-1939), who was appointed by President
Wilson
in 1914 and served as chief engineer and later chairman of the Alaska Engineering Commission
until
1923. It would be his mission to oversee the forging of the Alaskan Railroad, an act that would
forever change the state, its wilderness, and the people who lived there. A solid chapter of
Alaskan
history and the amazing life of a determined and visionary man mark this incredible read, Get
Mears!
is especially recommended for students of railroading history. Get Mears! is also available in
hardcover (0832305502, $35.00).
The Needlecraft Shelf
Fabric Picture Books
Gwen Marston
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
1574327852 $15.95 1-800-626-5420
Fabric Picture Books by quilting expert and educator Gwen Marston is a useful (and at times
fascinating) guide to creating a unique, hand-crafted fabric picture book for friends or family
members. From floral applique to photo transfer techniques, Fabric Picture Books covers a wide
variety of means to the creation of a floral applique gift book, a foundation-pieced bird book, and
more. Offering a wealth of creative ideas, and suitable for even pre-teen needlecrafters seeking to
create an outstanding gift or memorial token. Fabric Picture Books is a wonderful and much
appreciated addition to any needlecrafter's reference library.
Martingale & Company
20205 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville WA 980728478
1-800-426-3126
Three excellent new titles provide crafts people with a range of inspirational projects. Elizabeth
Hamby Carlson's Trip To Ireland (1564774171, $16.95) takes two classic quilt patterns Irish
Chain and Trip around the World and combines them for impact and innovation. From Irish
Squares to an easy Irish Trip, this is filled with colorful photos and examples of blends. Carol
Doak's
outstanding 40 Bright & Bold Paperpieced Blocks (1564773949, $28.95) provides twelve inch
designs in block style to be used as quilt foundations and inspirations. Eight projects cover wall to
bed quilts, small and large. Blocks are gorgeous and provide fine examples of color-coordinated
piecing. Nancie Wiseman's Knitted Sweaters For Every Season (1564774015, $29.95) uses four
techniques to build sixteen very different sweaters, from light knits to warm sweaters for chilly
evenings. Experienced knitters will find these patterns provide a satisfyingly diverse range of
projects.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Cyber Spellbook
Sirona Knight & Patricia Telesco
New Page Books
Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1564145824 $13.99 1-800-227-3371
The Cyber Spellbook is a "user friendly" reference for witches who use modern gadgets to
harness
the spells of the Internet tells how to use humor, creativity, and insights to work magic in the
virtual
world. From cyber sabbats to cyber tools, this is packed with spells and special links.
Plants Of The Gods
Richard Schultes, et.al.
Inner Traditions
Box 388, Rochester, VT 05767
0892819790 $29.95 1-800-246-8648
The spiritual powers of healing and hallucinogenic plants are surveyed anew in Plants Of The
Gods,
a revised and expanded edition of a true classic which paring color photos of the plants with a
wealth of solid botanical details. This revision covers the traditions of different cultures which use
the plants, uses of hallucinogens in sacred rites and prayers, and solid coverage of the rituals
themselves.
Wisdom's Choice
Kathryn Adams Shapiro
Beyond Words
20827 NW Cornell Rd., Suite 500, Hillsboro, OR 971249808
1582700680 $16.98 www.amazon.com
Shapiro's spiritual experience resulted in her production of a journal transcribing the thoughts that
were reaching her from beyond. Wisdom's Choice contains the messages which she received in a
40
day period, providing a series of spiritual messages average readers will easily absorb.
Children Who Have Lived Before
Trutz Hardo
C.W. Daniel
c/o National Book Network
4270 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0852073526 $19.95 1-800-462-6420
Children from England and around the world share their past life memories in Children Who Have
Lived Before, a title which follows cases which not only recount past lives led, but includes some
thought-provoking insights on kids who've been born with lost limbs and are able to describe
when
and where they lost them in a past life. The case for reincarnation moves up a notch in this
absorbing, unique title, packed with case histories and reflections on how children's statements
were verified.
1000 Symbols
Rowena & Rupert Shepherd
Thames & Hudson
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0500283516 $24.95 1-800-233-4830
1000 Symbols could as easily have been featured in an art books section but deserves mention for
Metaphysical Studies for its extensive inclusion of spiritual symbols as well. The symbols are
grouped into defined categories and groups of related symbols, from Body and Actions to
Egyptian
and European. A fascinating, revealing reference, highly recommended.
Gemstone Feng Shui
Sandra Kynes
Llewellyn
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164
0738702196 $14.95 llewellyn.com
Attract fortune to your home through Gemstone Feng Shui, a title that links gemstones with feng
shui. Jade aids in problem-solving, amber in attracting luck: each stone is covered along with tips
on
balancing it to blend into a home or office environment. The details include plenty of description
of
all qualities and interactions.
Tarot Of Oz
David Sexton
Llewellyn Publications
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
0738700894 $24.95 www.llewellyn.com
Sexton illustrates and provides Tarot Of Oz, a fine text for these tarot cards, based on the myth
created by L. Frank Baum in his Oz books. Parallels between Dorothy's journey through Oz and
the
archetypes of the tarot make for an innovative set that will please a wide audience.
The Business Shelf
Business E-Mail
Lisa A. Smith
Writing & Editing at Work
PO Box 2543, San Anselmo, CA 94979
http://www.writingandeditingatwork.com
0970951329 $14.95 1-415-459-1373
Expertly and knowledgeably written by educational film maker and business communications
expert
Lisa A. Smith, Business E-Mail: How To Make It Professional And Effective is a solid, "user
friendly" guide to making the best use and utilization of Internet email for business related
purposes.
From learning to phrase messages that are alert, easily understandable, direct, useful, and
appropriate, to keeping one's messages within company guidelines, Business E-Mail is a superbly
organized, practical, accessible "how-to" guide and very highly recommended reading for every
business organization from a one-man shop to an international conglomerate with e-mail as an
integral part of their daily operations in today's computer age.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
Four new titles are highly recommended picks from this publisher. Businesses seeking indepth
coverage and plenty of examples will appreciate the weightier AMA Handbook Of Business
Letters
(0814406653, $69.95) by Jeffrey Seglin and Edward Coleman. Unlike its easier competitor, this
provides a series of guidelines and tutorials on the basics of writing letters and includes over 350
models for memos, faxes, emails, and business letters. The accompanying CD allows for choosing
a
model and quickly producing a finished result. Anita Rosen's E-Commerce Question And Answer
Book (0814471544, $19.95) appears in its second edition to provide a survival guide for
managers
who want to assess their products or services for ecommerce potentials. From fulfillment policies
for
the Web to selecting service providers, this reviews the basics. Herschell Gordon Lewis' Effective
Email Marketing (0814471471, $24.95) tells how to avoid the common pitfalls of the typical
email
marketing program to focus on massmarket messages which get results. Individualization and
customization are part of the keys, as well as using techniques that grab reader attention. A fine
display of choices. Edward Fields' Essentials Of Finance And Accounting For Nonfinancial
Managers (0814471226, $19.95) tells how to understand the basics of a balance sheet, income
statement, cash flow statement and annual reports. Newcomers to reading company financials will
appreciate the clear explanations on investment returns, analysis ratios, and other methods of
understanding business reports.
Get More Business Right Now!
Paul Tulenko
Gator Publishing
Box 66300, Albuquerque NM 87193-6300
0971536767 $16.95 gatorbooks.com
Get More Business Right Now!: Tools & Ammunition Designed To Fight Off The Alligators And
Get The Business Your Need! by entrepreneur and business consultant Paul Tulenko is a
dynamic,
"user friendly" guide to learning practical and effective methods to attract new customers, earn
more
business out of current customers, and climb the ever-reaching ladder to success! Individual
chapters
address give-and-take, using blitzes for maximum effect, time management, and a great deal more.
Get More Business Right Now! is highly recommended supplemental reading for anyone trying to
get more out of their own business, regardless of the produce produced or the service
provided.
Capitalizing On Conflict
Kirk Blackard & James W. Gibson
Davies-Black Publishing
3803 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
0891061649 $36.95 1-800-624-1765
Collaboratively written by consultant and conflict resolution practitioner Kirk Blackard and
attorney,
mediator, and educator James W. Gibson, Capitalizing On Conflict: Strategies And Practices For
Turning Conflict To Synergy In Organizations is a practical, "user friendly", managerial handbook
to
implementing dynamic and effective conflict resolution practices. From mastering mediation
between
disputing parties, to fostering an environment of trust, Capitalizing On Conflict is a first-rate
guide
to turning conflicting energies into a positive force for successful business problem solving, policy
development, issues resolution, workforce morale, and corporate bottom lines.
Why People Buy Things They Don't Need
Pamela N. Danziger
Paramount Market Publishing, Inc.
301 S. Geneva St., #109, Ithaca NY 14850
0967143993 $34.95 1-888-787-8100
Why People Buy Things They Don't Need by marketing expert Pamela N. Danziger offers truly
fascinating insights into the psychology of impulse purchases and rampant consumerism, as well
as
why people are so quick to buy new stuff they don't use, especially before the old stuff is worn
out!
Motives such as "improving the quality of life", stress relief, compulsive shopping, and a great
deal
more are scrutinized in depth. Why People Buy Things They Don't Need is very strongly
recommended as a solid and informative treatise delving into the conflicts and the hidden depths
of
the credit-card happy human psyche -- and how to use it to advantage in the marketplace of
goods
and services.
Business Letters For Busy People
John Carey, Editor
Career Press
PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
156414612X $19.99 1-800-227-3371
From sales and goodwill letters to collections letters and those covering employment, this revised
and updated fourth edition of Business Letters For Busy People which provides templates and
samples which can be quickly adapted to suit virtually any kind of business venture. The
accompanying CD-ROM contains the templates for all of the samples in the text, further reducing
the time needed to quickly locate and utilize a professional-sounding letter.
The Science Shelf
Ghost With Trembling Wings
Scott Weidensaul
North Point Press
c/o Farrar Straus Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0374246645 $26.00 1-800-242-7737
We're facing the worst global extinction crisis in over sixty million years; yet once in a while a
species presumed lost re-emerges. In Ghost With Trembling Wings, naturalist Scott Weidensaul
pursues these stories of loss and recovery, traveling around the world in pursuit of animals that
have
recovered against all odds. Included in the search are visits to labs attempting to recreate
longextinct
animals. A lively, hopeful discussion.
A Matter Of Degrees
Gino Segre
Viking Press
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
0670031011 $24.95 1-800-847-5515
A few degrees temperature difference can make or break species, change environments
completely,
and affects both life and inert matter. A Matter Of Degrees explores how temperatures operate
both
physiologically and on a global level. From thermal ocean vents to the measurement of
temperature
changes over eons, this blends plenty of history and science in an intriguing survey.
The Molecule Hunt
Martin Jones
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Ave, 8th Fl , NY, NY 10010
1559706112 $26.95 1-800-759-0190
In The Molecule Hunt, Martin Jones, an expert in bioarchaeology, provides an intriguing
explanation
of how the discipline has evolved and its particular worldview in dealing with discoveries on the
molecular level. DNA research has affected archaeological work in identifying remains, fossils,
and
relics: The Molecule Hunt effectively tells how a new scientific field has evolved in recent
times.
Acquiring Genomes
Lynn Margulis & Dorion Sagan
Basic Books
387 Park Avenue So., NY, NY 10016
0465043917 $28.00 1-800-242-7737
Numerous titles have explored how species evolved; but there's not a single example among them
of
species arising by a gradual accumulation of random gene mutations. Acquiring Genomes poses a
new theory of development, maintaining that individual gene mutations are minor events and that
big
evolutionary changes occur when different types of organisms merge with their genomes all the
genes they possess. An intriguing discussion and convincing argument emerges.
Inner Navigation
Erik Jonsson
Scribner
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0743222067 $25.00 1-800-223-2336
Erik Jonsson's lively discourse on the sense of direction comprising Inner Navigation, begins with
several stories from personal and colleague experience to demonstrate the idea of cognitive maps,
then moves into the science realm to explain how such 'maps' work. How humans and animals get
lost, navigate, and recover from being lost makes for an intriguing discussion which should
interest
nonscientists as much as scientists.
The American History Shelf
Early Tejano Ranching
Andres Saenz
Texas A&M University Press
4354 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843
1585441341 $21.95 1-800-826-8911
Early Tejano Ranching: Daily Life At Ranchos San Jose And El Fresnillo by Andres Saenz
(Professor of History, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas) is the story of the author's
family
(the Saenzes and the Lopezes) who established San Jose and El Fresnillo during the 1850s and
1860s. Drawn and composed from interviews, historical records, visits to historical sites, and
more,
Early Tejano Ranching presents a fascinating picture of life in the past, the daily work of ranching,
the labor of self-sufficient families who struggled to surviving against drought, wild animals, and
even Indian attacks. Early Tejano Ranching is solid and highly recommended representation
reflecting the history and heritage of Texas. Also highly recommended is Professor Saenz's earlier
work, Tejano Empire: Life On The South Texas Ranchos (0890968349, $29.95).
El Pueblo
Jean Bruce Poole & Tevvy Ball
Getty Publications
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1682
0892366621 $24.95 www.getty.edu
Collaborative written by Jean Bruce Poole (Historic Museum Director, El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Historical Monument, 1977-2001) and edited by Tevvy Ball (Getty Publications), El Pueblo: The
Historic Heart Of Los Angeles is a vividly beautiful tour, illustrated cover to cover with full-color
artworks and photographs, showcasing the history of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles, founded in
1781 by Mexican pioneers, a city that evolved through the centuries and became a vibrant,
thriving
multicultural hegemony. The fifth volume in the Getty Publications' outstanding "Conservation
and
Cultural Heritage" series, El Pueblo is the superbly presented story of the birth and growth of Los
Angeles, California, brought to life in a lavish historic tour. Also highly recommended are the
earlier
titles in this exceptional series: Cave Temples Of Mogao: Art And History On The Silk Road
(0892365854, $29.95); Palace Sculptures Of Abomey: History Told On Walls (0892365692,
$24.95); and The Los Angeles Watts Towers (0892364912, $24.95).
Lewis & Clark
Stephen Dow Beckham, author
Robert M. Reynolds, photographer
Graphic Arts Center Publishing
PO Box 10306, Portland, Oregon 97296-0306
1558686452 $34.95 www.gacpc.com
Lewis & Clark: From The Rockies To The Pacific is a gorgeously illustrated, in-depth account of
the famous explorers' journey through the American West. The stunningly beautiful, full-color
photography by Robert M. Reynolds of natural landscapes that Lewis and Clark traveled through,
are presented side-by-side with a detailed reconstruction by Stephen Dow Beckham of the Lewis
&
Clark expeditionary journey that often quotes the travelers' journals. Lewis & Clark is an
attractive,
highly recommended coffee-table book for home, school, and community library American
History
collections.
Savage Frontier
Stephen L. Moore
Republic of Texas Press
2320 Los Rios Blvd., Suite 200, Plano, TX 75074
1556229283 $19.95 1-972-423-0090
Carefully researched and accessibly written by Stephen L. Moore (himself a sixth generation
Texan
whose genealogical roots go back to the very beginnings of the Texas Republic), Savage Frontier:
Rangers, Riflemen, And Indian Wars In Texas: Volume 1, 1835-1837 is an exhaustively
documented
and absolutely fascinating study of the Texas Rangers prior to the Mexican war. A thorough and
documented history of the Texas Rangers, the men who led them, and the battles they fought in a
time when pioneer families were struggling just to survive, make a living for themselves and their
families, and guard themselves against ever-present threats that ranged from hostile Native
Americans to the Mexican government. A solid and fascinating look through time into a window
of
Texas history, Savage Frontier is enhanced with illustrations, maps, battle casualty lists, and
extensive first-person narratives.
Hard Time
Ted Genoways, editor
Minnesota Historical Society Press
345 Kellogg Bouelvard West, St. Paul, MN 55102-1906
0873514343 $22.95 1-800-647-7827
Hard Time: Voices From A State Prison, 1849-1914 is the story of the state penitentiary at
Stillwater, Minnesota -- a dangerous, sometimes lethal, stone fortress erected for the purpose of
exacting punishment and penance from it's inmate population. Enhanced throughout with period
photography, Hard Times is a documentary history of the facility where those men deemed
incorrigible were send to do "hard time" and which, over the sixty-five years of its existed,
evolved
to become one of the most respected penal institutions in the nation. Hard Times offers up such
memorable events as the imprisonment of the Younger gang in 1876; the prison fire of 1884; the
escape of Frank P. Landers and Oscar J. Carlon in 1887; the "twine shop insurrection" of 1899;
the
manhunt for escaped convicts Peter Juhl and Jerrfy McCarty in 1911; and a great deal more. Very
highly recommended contribution to Penology Studies; Minnesota History; and American History
supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections, Hard Times is also available in
hardcover (0873514335, $34.95).
Building Chicago
Ann Durkin Keating
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak St, Champaign, IL 61820
0252070550 $15.95 press.uillinois.edu
Building Chicago: Suburban Developers And The Creation Of A Divided Metropolis by Ann
Durkin
Keating (Associate Professor of History, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois) is a
painstakingly researched and skillfully presented history of Chicago's various suburbs, ranging
from
their mid-nineteenth century origins as a means to escape cholera outbreaks to their post World
War
II proliferation, down to the present day. A candid, accessible account filled with technical details,
legal tug-of-war, and an often-overlooked piece of history about one of America's most famous
cities, Building Chicago is a strongly recommended addition to American History and Urban
Studies
supplemental reading lists and academic reference collection.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Painting The Word
John Drury
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 065209040
030092946 $16.95 1-800-987-7323
Painting The Word is a truly outstanding guide to Christian paintings and their meanings brings
art
and spirituality together in an inspiring coverage. More than a history of painting, this discusses
how
Christian images reflected and influenced Christian civilization as a whole, with a universal quality
delivering balanced messages. Color reproductions of significant Christian works appear
throughout.
Living Icons
Michael Plekon
University of Notre Dame
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0268033501 $37.50 undpress.nd.edu
Living Icons: Persons Of Faith In The Eastern Church by ordained Orthodox priest Michael
Plekon
(Professor, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, religion and culture, Baruch College, City
University of New York) is a close look at the lives of ten Eastern Orthodox Christian faithful,
each
of whom lived in the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. Fascinating, uplifting, and
evenhanded
in its study of characters, foibles, and faith, as well as highly recommended for students of
Orthodox
Christian History, Living Icons is a profound testimony to the path set by just a few among many
amidst constantly changing and conflicting headwaters of religious belief worldwide.
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things
Beth Moore
Broadman & Holman Publishers
127 Ninth Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37234
0805424652 $19.99 1-800-251-3225
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things by writer, educator, and public speaker Beth Moore is a
compelling moral, religious, and spiritual examination as to why faithful Christians fall into the
ways
of Satan. Individual chapters guide those who have strayed to the path of true repentance and
redemption of evils. When Godly People Do Ungodly Things is highly recommended for personal
and small group discussions as a powerfully written and fervent presented Christian
testimony.
Know Him, Serve Him
Sean Dunn
Fleming H. Revell/Baker Book House
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
0800758196 $8.99 bakerbooks.com
Know Him, Serve Him: Discover God's Radical Plan For Your Life by Sean Dunn is a candid and
revealing look at what it takes to be able to hear God and know what He is most concerned
about.
Individual chapters focus on building a personal relationship with God, listening to what God has
to
say and learning about God's heart and what it means to serve Him. A profoundly spiritual and
personal guide, Know Him, Serve Him is especially recommended reading for those wanting to
influence others within a Christian context and toward Christian life goals.
Mentoring
Henry A. Simon
Concordia Publishing House
3558 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63118-3968
0570052807 $6.99 1-800-325-3040
Mentoring by evangelist Henry A. Simon (Senior Pastor, Belleville, Illinois) is the latest volume in
the Concordia Publishing House "Christian Leadership" series. Mentoring was specifically written
to
assist pastors and church leaders in helping their congregants to discover hidden talents while
maturing in their Christian faith, service, and understanding. Offering answers regarding many
mentoring dilemmas, Mentoring is a solid work, and very highly recommended for anyone
entrusted
with the sacred task of religious guidance within the context of a Christian community.
Jesus At The Movies
W. Barnes Tatum
Polebridge Press
PO Box 6144, Santa Rosa, CA 95406
0944344674 $17.95 polebridgepress.com
Jesus At The Movies: A Guide To The First Hundred Years by W. Barnes Tatum is a
comprehensive guide to virtually all the major Hollywood films made about Jesus Christ to date.
The
films range from such silent era epics as Sidney Olcott's From The Manger To The Cross and
D.W.
Griffith's Intolerance, to Norman Jewison's Jesus Christ Superstar and David Greene's Godspell.
From the seven last sayings attributed to Christ on the cross, to the story of Jesus from a Judaic as
well as Christian perspective, to a comparison of plot dynamics in different films, Jesus At The
Movies is a thoroughly researched, heavily annotated, broad-ranging and exhaustive guide,
analysis,
and review. Enhanced with a selected bibliography, filmography, and an index, Jesus At The
Movies
is a seminal, invaluable reference work for students of film history in general, and the movie
representations of the story and person of Jesus Christ in particular.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Prairie Directory Of North America
Charlotte Adelman & Bernard Schwartz
Lawndale Enterprises
PO Box 561, Wilmette, IL 60091-0561
http://www.lawndaleenterprises.com
0971509603 $19.95 1-847-251-6726
Collaboratively written by Charlotte Adelman and Bernard L. Schwartz, Prairie Directory Of
North
America is an information packed, accessible, reader friendly, straightforward, ecological
reference
book filled cover to cover with the names, one-paragraph descriptions, and geographical locations
of
prairies found throughout the United States and Canada. The prairie listings are organized first by
state (or Canadian province), then by county for easy reference. Telephone numbers for each
prairie
area's associated conservation board or similar organization are included. The Prairie Directory Of
North America is an excellent, indispensable, highly recommended desktop reference for
academicians, professionals, environmental activists, and non-specialist general readers needing to
look up a given prairie's location or basic facts quickly.
Columbia Guide To American Environmental History
Carolyn Merchant
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd St., NY, NY 10023-7015
0231112327 $50.00 1-800-944-8648
How have Americans transformed their environment, and how have political systems handled
conflicts over resources and conservation issues over the decades? Columbia Guide To American
Environmental History is the only major reference to explore these themes, and deserves a place
on
the shelf of any college-level library with a strong collection in environmental issues and political
intervention.
World Disaster Report 2002
International Federation of Red Cross
Red Crescent Societies
Kumarian Press Inc.
1294 Blue Hills Av, Bloomfield CT 06002
9291390828 $25.00 www.kpbooks.com
World Disaster Report 2002: Focus On Reducing Risk is a solid and comprehensive look at not
only
the natural disasters that have troubled the world, but also the crucial importance that adequate
preparations can have in saving lives. From earthquakes in urban Europe and South America to
cyclones in Bangladesh, World Disaster Report 2002 also analyzes trends in disaster, and human
rights, duties, and accountability in the wake of environmental tragedy. A solid, meticulously
researched, and highly informational presentation, World Disaster Report 2002 is a welcome and
much appreciated addition to academic, governmental, and professional Environmental Studies
and
Emergency Preparedness Studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections.
The Musicbook Shelf
Simple Flutes
Mark Shepard
Shepard Publications
1-310-373-8667
0938497189 $8.00 markshep.com/flute
Simple Flutes by Mark Shepard, a slim (44 pages), elegantly presented, and highly practical guide
to
crafting simple flutes and making music with them. Flutes of bamboo, wood, claw, metal, and
plastic
are authoritatively discussed. Simple line drawings and easy-to-understand instructions enhanced
and
round out this first-rate, "user friendly" guide for anyone with a fondness toward simplicity in
their
own personal music. Also highly recommended is Mark Shepard's How To Love Your Flute: A
Guide To Flues And Flute Playing (0938497103, $15.00).
How To Play Blues Guitar
Richard Johnston, editor
Backbeat Books
600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
0879307064 $16.95 backbeatbooks.com
Deftly edited by Richard Johnston, How To Play Blues Guitar: The Basics & Beyond is a
straightforward introductory guide and reference for beginning and intermediate blues guitar
players,
from basic scales to classic sample songs. Blues guitar greats Art Thompson and Dan Erlewine
provide expert advice on selecting gear and setting up the guitar in this simple yet eminently
useful
self-teaching guide. Of special interest are the comments drawn from such legendary musicians as
B.B. King, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, and others. A special bonus to the
practical advice and musical excerpts is the free access to audio lessons on an exclusive web page.
If
you are planning to learn to play the blues guitar (or improve your present ability and performance
level), then give How To Play Blues Guitar a careful and considered reading.
Top Brass
Bob Bernotas
Boptism Music Publishing
916 Union St., 2-C, Brooklyn, NY 11215
0971798303 $18.00 www.boptism.com
Top Brass: Interviews And Master Classes With Jazz's Leading Brass Players is a superb, revised
and expanded compilation of historian and jazz journalist Bob Bernotas' articles about brass
players
and playing. Top Brass is simply filled with straight-from-the-heart interviews showcasing such
famous and talented players such as Al Grey, Slide Hampton, and J. J. Johnson. Top Brass
presents
the reader with a truly unique and fascinating anthology, one that offers up the passions of grand
musicians in their own words. A must-read for true fans of the jazz brass greats, Top Brass is a
welcome and highly recommended addition to any personal, profession, academic, and community
library Jazz History collection.
Jazz And The Germans
Michael J. Budds, editor
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
1576470725 $38.00 1-518-325-6100
Compiled and edited by Michael J. Budds, Jazz and the Germans: Essays On The Influence Of
"Hot"
American Idioms On 20th-Century German Music is a thoughtful and eclectic variety of scholarly
opinions and commentary on how American popular music, especially jazz, has influenced the
musical tradition of Germany. From European views on Ragtime, to the Third Reich's view of
jazz,
to the jazz culture in Frankfurt, Jazz and the Germans is a multifaceted, insightful anthology that
shines a considerable light on how a rhythmic, artistic medium can grow and transcend cultural
barriers. Jazz And The Germans is especially recommended for Music History supplemental
reading
lists and academic reference collections.
Go Where You Wanna Go
Matthew Greenwald
Cooper Square Press
200 Park Avenue South, Suite 1109, New York, NY 10003-1503
0815412045 $25.95 1-800-462-6420
Go Where You Wanna Go: The Oral History Of The Mamas & The Papas by rock journalist
Matthew Greenwald is the informed and informative story of "The Mamas & The Papas", one of
the
most widespread, popular, and successful musical acts of the twentieth century. Featuring a
lengthy,
rare, and never-before-published interview with Mama Cass, and including the points of view of
fans, contributors, critics, friends, and colleagues of The Mamas & The Papas, Go Where You
Wanna Go is a thorough and very highly recommended sourcebook for fans of this memorable
group and who want to learn more about the people who helped to make the popular music of a
generation.
Sergei Prokofiev
Harlow Robinson
Northeastern University Press
360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
1555535178 $24.95 nupress.neu.edu
Sergei Prokofiev: A Biography by Harlow Robinson (Professor of Modern Languages and
History,
Northeastern University) is an exhaustive, detailed, scholarly, and documented account of the life,
times, inspiration, and personal history of acclaimed Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev
(1891-1953). A handful of black-and-white photographs and a brand new foreword and afterword
by author Harlow Robinson enhance this reprint of the most thorough Prokofiev biography to be
found in the English language to date. A superbly written, insightfully informated, and ighly
recommended for anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of individual musical greatness as
reflected in the life and work of a seminal European composer, Sergei Prokofiev is a core
addition
to any Music History supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
The Literary Shelf
Thematic Guide To The American Novel
Lynda G. Adamson
Greenwood Publishing
PO Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007
0313311943 $54.95 1-800-225-5800
Thematic Guide To The American Novel is a college-level reference provides a systematic guide
to
the central themes of over a hundred commonly taught American novels, with essays identifying,
comparing, and contracting their thematic connections. Each major theme receives a host of
analytical comparisons throughout American literature and culture in this excellent reference.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
The Five Wisdom Energies
Irini Rockwell
Shambhala Publications
300 Massachusetts Av, Boston, MA 02115
1570624518 $13.95 www.shambhala.com
The Five Wisdom Energies: A Buddhist Way Of Understanding Personalities, Emotions, And
Relationships by Irini Rockwell (Director, Five Wisdoms Institute) is a thoughtful and informative
survey of the five wisdom energies or "buddha families", and how they relate to an understanding
of
human personalities. Exercises in locating and engaging one's own energy sources, enlivening
one's
emotional intelligence, balancing the five styles of relating to others, and more are covered in this
intriguing guide to incorporating the benefits of Eastern philosophy into one's life. The Five
Wisdom
Energies is a welcome and highly recommended contribution to the growing library of
Psychology,
Buddhist, and Eastern Philosophy, literature and reference materials.
The Interior Design Shelf
Bamboo Style
Gale Beth Goldberg
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton, Utah 84041
158685092X $39.95 1-800-748-5439
Bamboo Style by architect Gale Beth Goldberg is an amazing and superbly presented guide to
crafting works of beauty and wonder from bamboo for the purpose of adding either a functional
or
an elegant touch to home decoration and interior design. Enhanced with lavish color photographs
throughout, Bamboo Style offers an informed and informative history of bamboo uses the world
over, as well as offering simple projects that anyone can create, this unique reference and truly
beautiful book is enthusiastically recommended for the professional as well as do-it-yourself
interior
decorator wanting to try something fresh and vibrant.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420
The fourth edition of Bill Edwards and Mike Carwile's Standard Encyclopedia Of Opalescent
Glass
(1574322842, $24.95) updates identification and values and is a recommended reference pick for
any library serious about glass collecting. Color photos of the glass pieces abound and pack in
plenty
of detail. Helen Lester Thompson's Sewing Tools & Trinkets (1574322877, $24.95) is a
collector's identification and value guide, covering everything from thimbles and needle
holders to toys and trinkets. A very specific reference for the collector of sewing items.
Krause Publications
700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990
1-800-258-0929
Three excellent guides to coin collecting are essential references for any serious collector seeking
to
stay abreast of the latest prices. The 2002 Auction Prices Realized: Us Coins (0873493974,
$75.00)
may seem a weighty price for a 344-page paperback, but this contains all the auction results for
2001 and is the item of choice for any who regularly use auction results in determining coin
pricing.
Chapters include grades for each type of coin, catalogs, and months obtained. Allen Berman's
Warman's Coins & Paper Money (0873493435, $21.95) covers both ancient and modern coins,
art
medals, bank checks, and commemoratives under one cover. Explanations of grades is quite
handy
but it's the wider-ranging coverage of this guide which sets it apart and will make it appealing for
avid and dedicated collections of all kinds of money. Joel Edler and Dave Harper's 2003 Us Coin
Digest (0873494075, $11.95), in contrast, presents a spiral-bound guide to average retail prices
from market experts: quite a different market. Small black and white photos of the coins
accompany
details on their collectability. All are fine references.
The Language Studies Shelf
Let's Play Games In Chinese
Tao-Chung Yao & Scott McGinnis
Cheng & Tsui Company
25 West Street, Boston, MA 02111-1213
0887273602 $17.95 \cheng-tsui.com
Collaboratively written by Tao-Chung Yao (Chinese Language Program Coordinator, University
of
Hawaii at Manoa) and Scott McGinnis (Executive Director of the National Council of
Organizations
of Less Commonly Taught Languages, National Language Center, College Park, Maryland), Let's
Play Games In Chinese is a book uniquely written to add a bit of educational fun to the difficult
task
of learning the Chinese language. Offering television-inspired games, card games, role-playing
games, and more to help make vocabulary and grammar that much easier to internalize, Let's Play
Games In Chinese is a superbly developed and presented supplement to any personal or academic
Chinese language learning reference and study materials collection.
The Sports Shelf
Minority Quarterback And Other Lives In Sport
Ira Berkow
Ivan R. Dee, Inc. Publisher
1332 No, Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60622
1-56663-422-9 $26.00 1-800-462-6420
Mr. Berkow has an understanding of both the sports world and its players, and here presents a
range
of essays on sports activities and minority experiences, from Muhammad Ali to Michael Jordan.
Fans of sports and those interested in minority contributions to sports will find Minority
Quarterback
And Other Lives In Sport involving.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Smith & Kraus
177 Lyme Rd., Hanover, NH 03775
1-800-895-4331 www.amazon.com
Two fine titles will appeal to drama students with their insights into productions and their plays.
Julia Miles edits Women's Project & Productions: Rowing To America (1575252716, $19.95), a
collection of sixteen short plays which originate from the Women's Project and Productions
group.
These very short plays are perfect for quick skits and projects. Four Plays
(1575252643, $19.95) receives translation by Lynne Alvarez and presents the modern Mexican
playwright's strongest works. These are theatrical productions, choosing situations and people
uniquely Mexican, but easily understood by all cultures.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Dimensions Of Sheckley
Robert Sheckley
NESFA Press
PO Box 809, Framingham, MA 01701
1886778299 $29.00 www.nesfapress.com
Dimensions Of Sheckley is a compilation of selected novels by master science fiction author
Robert
Sheckley, and include several of his works which had fallen out of print. All these terrific stories
are
collected under one cover and newly accessible for the discriminating science fiction connoisseur.
The novel and novella titles comprising Dimensions Of Sheckley include "Immortality, Inc.",
"Journey Beyond Tomorrow", "Mindswap", "Dimension of Miracles", and "Minotaur Maze". An
informative introduction by Mike Resnick and an informed afterword by Tom Gerencer round out
this mind-bending collection of future worlds ever-so-slightly askew from the evil realities of the
present. A classic compilation by one of the most gifted science fiction authors of the 20th
Century,
Dimensions Of Sheckley is a "must-read" for every dedicated science fiction enthusiast!
Sorcery Rising
Jude Fisher
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
075640083X $23.95 1-800-847-5515
Fans of fantasy epics will relish Sorcery Rising, a new beginning of another account of magical
journeys, war, and romance. Katla attends an annual celebration, unwitting commits sacrilege, and
attracts the attention of an idealistic nobleman. In the process of her flight she will encounter new
worlds and disguises in this fast-paced, complex story of sorcery and love.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
In a world where family hierarchy counts for everything, scholar and brilliant mathematician
Aeillina
has spent her life at the mercy of a cruel and overbearing brother in Sharon Lee and Steve Miller's
Scouts Progress (0441009271, $6.50). When a chance win lands her a starship, it's up to Aeillina
to
learn how to fly it and achieve the levels of training which will ultimately free her from her bonds.
Blending romance and exquisite tension, this is hard to put down. Equally compelling is Jack
McDevitt's Chindi (0441009387, $22.95), blending romance and action. A courageous space pilot
finds herself involved in a series of alien encounters equal to none other as she follows the wishes
of
her ship's owner in this compelling story.
Fantasy Writer's Assistant & Other Stories
Jeffrey Ford
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Rd., Urbana, IL 61802
193084610X $23.95
Writer Ashmolean loses touch with his new fantasy world creation and must beg an assistant's aid
in
finishing the plot. Humans reenact old Hollywood stars and barter movies for an alien potion, and
an
interview with Jules Verne reveals some unexpected twists to his writings. These are all exquisite
fantasy plots which excel in the surprise ending: wonderful examples of Ford's genius.
The Xenocide Mission
Ben Jeapes
David Fickling Books
c/o Random House, Inc.
280 Park Ave., 8th fl, NY, NY 10017
0385750072 $15.95 1-800-726-0600
The Xenocide Mission appears under a Random House young adult trademark but its complexity
will lend to its enjoyment by many an adult science fiction reader, as well. Joel is part of a space
observation team that is attacked by the aliens they are observing. Trapped and awaiting rescue,
they find fresh, new and dangerous insights on the aliens they had investigated previously from
outside. Quick action and a complex plot makes The Xenocide Mission recommended for older
young adults into adults.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Two excellent science fiction titles from Baen Books provide strong stories and plots for
dedicated
fans of the genre. Harry Turtledove continues his fascination with alternative history with
Alternate
Generals 2 (0743435281, $24.00), which paints some very different pictures of history as it might
have been. From an alternate story of Richard de Lion, King of the English to a new view of
Custer,
this is packed with many surprising twists of plot. David Drake's Paying The Piper (35478,
$24.00)
presents a new 'Hammer's Slammers' novel centered around mercenaries and war. A young
lieutenant finds himself in the middle of a hot war on an alien world in this story of war for
pay.
The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring
Gary Russell
Houghton Mifflin Company
215 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10003
0618212906 $35.00 1-800-225-3362
Where did the design influences of the movie come from, and how did the film interpret Tolkien's
classic? Gary Russell reveals the techniques, innovations, and art of the movie, with interviews
from
its director and designers accompanied by over 500 images from pencil sketches to paintings. A
lavish, well detailed production which will prove a 'must' for both Tolkien movie fans and fantasy
collectors.
Metrobooks/Friedman Fairfax
15 W. 26th St., New York NY 10010
1-800-367-9692
Fans of Tolkien's Hobbit and the new movie will relish these companion volumes by David Day.
The
Hobbit Companion (158663528X, $12.98) features gorgeous illustrations by Lidia Postma as it
presents a history of hobbits, places, and links between Hobbit settings and mythology. Alan Lee
illustrates Tolkien Ring (1586635271, $12.98), with black and white and some color drawings
accompanying a literary investigation of Tolkien's inspirations and stories. Both are suitable for
gifts,
yet affordable enough for personal enjoyment.
ROC Books
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Two excellent new titles are absorbing reads. Harry Turtledove, et.al.'s Worlds That Weren't
(0451458869, $21.95) provides a host of alternative history stories: new novellas which range in
setting from ancient Athens to a very different Turkish empire Fans of alternate history will find
these novellas striking and unusual. Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana Paxson's Priestess Of
Avalon
(0451458621, $15.95) continues Bradley's Avalon stories with this latest tale of a British princess
who falls in love with a Roman officer, causing both to be banished form Avalon. When Helena
finds
her lover must also choose between the Empire and her she finds herself at a crucial juncture
between two worlds in this story of magic and Christianity.
The Audiobook Shelf
An American Story
Solomon Northrup
MasterBuy AudioBooks
20 Vesey Street, #401, NY, NY 10007
0964559331 $24.95 masterbuy@erols.com
Solomon Northup was a first generation free black man who lived in and around Saratoga, New
York until 1841. Solomon was a good violin player who performed at local dances, weddings and
parties. But his trusting nature betrayed hm when he agreed to go on the road with the two
entertainers Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton, who promised him work as a violinist. The
traveled to Washington, D.C., where the two men drugged Solomon and he woke up in chains,
and
was sold into slavery through Williams's Slave Pen. From there he was taken to Richmond,
Virginia
and developed a deep friendship with Robert, another man who had been similarly tricked into
slavery. An American Story: The Odyssey Of Solomon Northup is a faithful account of Solomon's
eventual emancipation, his lawsuit against those who had kidnaped him into slavery, and his
eventual
return home to his family in Saratoga. Dramatically narrated by Allen Gilmore, this four cassette,
abridged, six hour audiobook is welcome and highly recommended contribution to school and
community African-American Studies collections.
Commuter's Library
100 Weems Lane, Winchester, VA 22601
Four excellent unabridged audio cd classics will make for exceptional listening opportunities for
any
who want to enjoy these classics in their entirety. James Joyce's Dubliners (1584721057, $61.00)
features an excellent, lively narration by Ralph Cosham who brings to life the fifteen stories which
comprise the collection. The audio brings more meaning and instills more drama into Joyce's
words
than the written page could enliven. Homer's Odyssey (1584721685, $115.00) features the
dramatic
style of John Lescault as it tells of Odysseus' dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. His
encounters with mythical monsters comes to life. Charles Dickens' Tale Of Two Cities
(1584721766,
$115.00) receives a strong audio presentation by David Cutler, whose voice captures the
underlying
poetic descriptions and nuances of Dickens' long story of politics and peoples. Michael Hanson's
Best Of O. Henry (1584721464, $25.00) is perhaps the most magnificent of all: Henry's New
York
and Western short stories include the classic Gift of Magi but bring to life and attention many
lesser-known but equally appealing classics. These are packaged in sturdy plastic cases with paper
inner sleeves holding the cds suitable for library lending and attractive displays.
Princess In Love
Meg Cabot
Listening Library
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
080720711X $25.00 1-800-726-0600
Anne Hathaway narrates Meg Cabot's Princess In Love, the third "Princess Diaries" title, lending
her
actress skills and voice to this story of a girl who is a princess living in New York City and
preparing for entry into Genovian society. Both adults and young adults will find Princess In Love
to
be a fine makeover tale that tells of a princess who only wants to find romance and acceptance in
life.
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859
This company's excellent leisure audios are items of choice for any who enjoy a mix of seasoned,
lively narrators and contemporary novels, mysteries, and nonfiction. Take Linda Greenlaw's
Lobster
Chronicles (1590861000, $19.95), narrated by the author herself: any interested in boats,
seamanship or lobsters will relish this autobiographical account of her experiences as a
professional
lobsterman. Or Michael McGarrity's The Big Gamble (1590862155, $19.95): now here is a
pairing
of veteran reader Dick Hill, whose voice is dramatic and clear with the classic novel of murder
and
punishment telling of a missing woman found in a rural fire, and a police chief's search for the
truth.
Greg Iles' Spandau Phoenix (1590861248, $24.95) also benefits from narrator Hill's smooth and
professional reading as it builds a web of intrigue and deception based on a buried Nazi secret.
Any
who've not yet experienced the whimsical mystery style of Diane Mott Davidson will relish her
latest
Chopping Spree (1590861434, $24.95), which veteran reader Joyce Bean's acting background
spicing up the lively story of a catererturnedsleuth who faces hot water when she attempts to
catch
her wouldbe murderer. And J.D. Robb's Vengeance In Death (1590864364, $24.95) deserves
ongoing recognition with its strong rendition by Susan Ericksen paired with the tense story of a
madman/killer/genius who exports crime. Kristin Hannah's Distant Shores (1590869447, $24.95)
receives newcomer Bernadette Quigley's Broadway talents which follow through in her voice as it
tells of two people who've raised a family, only to drift apart until a new job offer and a death in
the
family changes their lives and relationship. Tami Hoag's Guilty As Sin (1590866405, $24.95)
receives Joyce Bean's studied and smooth voice as it tells of a kidnapper in a small town who
preys
on children. And Holly Payne's The Virgin's Knot (1590861582, $19.95) also benefits from
Quigley's acting drama as it tells of a Turkish weaver who must choose between spiritual and
carnal
love. All are excetional leisure listens.
Fly Without Fear
KRS Edstrom, M.S.
Soft Stone Publishing
3674 Barham Blvd., L315, Los Angeles, CA 90068
www.FlyWithoutFearNOW.com
1886198144 $16.95 1-323-851-8623
Fly Without Fear: Guided Meditations For A Relaxing Flight is an impressive and effective 73
minute audio program to ease the fear of flying. KRS Edstrom's guided meditations are enhanced
with soothing music and empower the anxious traveler to release anxieties associated with the
experience and thought of flying. Strongly recommended for anyone with air travel tensions, Fly
Without Fear is organized into ten segments: Dress Rehearsal (practicing fear releasing skills in
the
days preceding a flight); Soothing Meditation for Boarding & Waiting (calming pre-flight nerves
while awaiting takeoff); Fearless Take-Off (enjoying the freedom of flight); In-Flight Relaxation
Vacation (transforming fears and anxieties into tranquility - tracks 4-9 in-flight meditations);
Tension-Release Meditation (releasing fear from the mind and body); Breath Awareness
Meditation
(staying "grounded" in that act of breathing); Mindfulness Meditation (creating a private, personal
retreat); Relaxing Visualization (an "enchanting magic carpet ride"); Loving Kindness Meditation
(warming the heart and soul); Smooth Landing Meditation (arriving with a calm mind and
peaceful
spirit).
Mirror Image
Jeff Rovin
Books on Tape
Box 25122, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5122
0736686282 $64.00 1-800-541-5525
Jeff Rovin's Mirror Image is the unabridged, eight and a half hour, audiobook version of the
second
volume in the pulse-pounding Op Center series, originally created by Tom Clancy and Steve
Pieczenik. With the Cold War coming to a close and the new Russian president struggling to
create
a new and democratic regime, the newly created Op-Center crisis response team must aid a
troubled
nation plagued with a ruthless Russian Mafia, right-wing nationalists, and re-emerging Czarists.
But a
repressive and brutal rival Op-Center is their opponent - a mirror of the crack team that threatens
to
reflect oppression and destruction for both the agents and nation. An exciting political thrill ride,
Mirror Image is superbly narrated by Michael Kramer and enthusiastically recommended for all
action/adventure fans.
Audio Renaissance
5858 Wilshire Blvd. #200, L.A. CA 90036
1-800-266-2834
These fine titles will appeal to readers who enjoy good mysteries and thrillers: each combines
powerful readings and plots. Paul Michael's rendition of Gayle Lynds and Robert Ludlum's
complex
Paris Option (1559277114, $39.95) is nothing short of brilliant: dramatic flairs in audio style and
plot compliment each other in this story of a dangerous computer fallen into evil hands. Janet
Evanovich's Hard Eight (1559277254, $36.95) pairs Lorelei King's clear, dramatic style of
reading
with yet another Stephanie Plum investigative story which has the bounty hunter searching for a
child and her mother. Both are filled with satisfying twists and turns, enhanced by their readers.
It's
astonishing to note that Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins mystery novels are so abundant in audio
format: this publisher has done an exceptional, notable job of packaging Mosley's best into a set of
cd unabridged presentations. A Red Death (155927719X, $38.00) receives Stanley Bennett Clay's
strong voice and studied presentation as it tells of a racist IRS agent and a spy deal and an old
flame's murderous husband; Bad Boy Brawly Brown (1559277157, $42.00) receives M.E. Willis'
intimate and warm voice as it tells of Easy's friend John, whose attempt to help a stepson leads to
danger and murder; Devil In A Blue Dress (1559277181, $32.00) showcases distinctive G.C.
Simms'
calm and clear style as it presents the introductory novel to the series about a black war vet's
probe
of murder; White Butterfly (7203, $32.00) comes to life under Clay's smooth voice and tells of
1956
LA and the murder of a white stripper; and A Little Yellow Dog (155927722X, $38.00) benefits
from Howard Weinberg's studied smooth dramatic flow as it tells of Easy's attempt to give up
street
life. All are excellent stories.
Time Warner
1271 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
1-800-759-0190 www.amazon.com
Seven new releases provide novels and nonfiction for leisure listeners. David Morrell's Long Lost
(1586212761, $25.98) pairs the TV acting background of Neil Patrick Harris with the suspense
story of a longlost brother who haunts Brad's life for Brad knows he was responsible for his
brother's disappearance. A stranger could change that perception Brian Haig's Mortal Allies
(1586212737, $25.98) receives John Rubinstein's narrative skills enhanced by his blossoming TV
career as it presents a Sean Drummond story set in South Korea and telling of a shocking military
crime. Lori Lansens' Rush Home Road (1586212788, $25.98) pairs Ruby Dee's strong acting
background and avid voice with the story of an old woman who raises an abandoned child,
awaking
her to the good things in life past and present. Fans of Rosie O'Donnell will relish Find Me
(1586213237, $23.98), blending her autobiography with the story of an unusual friendship and
obsessions. The author narrates her own dramatic story. Jeffrey Fox's How To Become A Great
Boss (1586270710, $18.98) gives advice on how to be an admired boss. His stories come from
bosses who have worked for both profit and employee benefit alike. Fran Drescher's Cancer
Schmancer (1586212753, $18.98) blends humor with candid observations on life as it tells how to
laugh at the crazy things life offrs even when it's offering trouble. Jacqueline Jakes' Sister Wit
(158621277X, $18.98) provides a set of devotions for women, telling how to meet life's daily
challenges. All are inspirational and revealing.
Audio Editions/Audio Partners
1133 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
http://www.audiopartners.com
Two new releases deserve continuing mention as excellent mysteries suitable for discriminating
audiences; even those well steeped in the genre. Georges Simenon's Maigret Bides His Time
(1572702419, $19.95) provides an unabridged Jules Maigret mystery telling of a detective
plagued
by jewelry store heists in the daylight. The Parisian inspector has his hands full, and Clifford
Norgate's background in Shakespearean drama brings the underlying drama to life in this mystery.
Rex Stout's Death Of A Doxy (1572702699, $24.95) continues the traditional of pairing actor
Michael Prichard's strong narrative style with the Nero Wolfe mystery figure. Here Nero
investigates
a kept woman's murder, with sidekick Archie involved as a suspect.
Blackstone Audio
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
1-800-729-2665
Four new audio cd collections are strong choices for audiences seeking entertainment value.
Susan
Howatch's Mystical Paths (0786192232, $29.95) comes on MP3 format which makes it accessible
only to those with MP3 cd players: Roe Kendall brings to life this story of an independent young
Englishman whose psychic abilities results in a friend's suicide and a lifelong remorse. Also in
MP3
format is Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov (0786192526, $39.95), spiced with Frederick
Davidson's warm and clear rendition and an unabridged presentation that tells of human nature in
the
form of four pleasureseeking brothers. Fiona Buckley's To Ruin A Queen (0786195444, $72.00)
presents an absorbing Elizabethan mystery set in a castle and revolving around a secret agent for
Queen Elizabeth. Nadia May's lively rendition brings the drama and intrigue to life, as well as the
historic setting. Bodie Thoene's Munish Signature (0786195436, $120.00) brings Book 3 of the
Zion Convenant to life, with Susan O'Malley's warm voice telling of a close escape from Europe
when Nazis close in. High drama.
Books in Motion
9922 East Montgomery, Suite 31, Spokane, WA 99206
1-800-752-3199
Three excellent new audio cd packages provide very diverse plots, satisfying unabridged
presentation for full enjoyment of story and structure, and readers who know how to bring their
topics to life. Jerry Sciarrio, for examples, does an excellent narrative job with William Kent
Krueger's Boundary Waters (1581163975), bringing to life the story of a vanished female singer
which involves an unprecedented search of millions of acres of forest and uncharted islands
between
the Canadian and American boundary. M.K. Wren's Oh, Bury Me Not (158113584) receives an
excellent narration b Ron Varela, who brings to life this Conan Flagg mystery of a killer after a
family. It's up to bookstore owner Conan Flagg to probe attacks that bring two families' histories
to
light. Margaret Coel's Spirit Woman (1581111387, $39.95) enjoys a spirited rendition by
Stephanie
Brush, whose lively voice captures the high drama of a historian who investigates the hidden life
of
Sacajawea, only to encounter a deadly secret. All are exceptional listens.
Oasis Audio
289 S. Main Place, Carol Steam, IL 60188
1-800-323-2500
Four excellent new audios provide a mix of practical educational value and leisure choices. The
release of Bodie Thoene's Munich Signature (1589260171, $22.99) adds to the Zion Covenant
classic series with a third book. Here Elisa and Leah risk all to escape Hitler's domination of
Europe,
heading to New York with two small boys as intrigue dodges their path. Narrator Lilly Aimee
spices
the drama with solid tension and a winning style. Simon Green's Deathstalker: Episode 1 Man
Who Had Everything (158926018X, $9.95) receives a dramatized cast performance as it tells of a
savage empire and a marked man who builds an unlikely force to topple a cruel throne. This
episode
marks the beginning of a series which promises ongoing action and political tension. Two
excellent
'how to' audio guides are recommended picks in CD format. Goofproof Grammar (1589260066X,
$19.99) tells how to review ten top common problems in speech and writing, exploring areas of
common errors. The account is geared to the listener on the road, so no visual orientation is
needed
to learn. Same with Winning At Work (15892600678, $19.99), a bend of two cds and a pocket
guide which tells how to increase productivity and achievements at work. Both are practical,
educational guides geared toward the listening public.
Recorded Books
270 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
1-800-638-1304
These nine new audio releases provide excellent unabridged recordings, sturdy library packaging,
and a host of experienced, veteran narrators who know how to build up a good tale. Diane Mott
Davidson's Sticks & Scones (0788753169, $78.00) pairs veteran Barbara Rosenblat's
accomplished
acting background with the foodoriented mystery writing of Davidson. Here Goldie the caterer
finds
that catering Elizabethan fare to the elite at a castle brings more of a challenge than she figured,
when murder joins the party. Lilan Jackson Braun's Cat Who Went Up The Creek (0788712716,
$46.00) receives veteran George Guidall's years of acting background, which spices the mystery
of a
haunted inn and Siamese cat sidekicks to an investigator. Nevada Barr's Hunting Season
(0788707488, $78.00) benefits from Rosenblat's narrative style also, as it tells of Anna Pigeon's
investigation of a corpse in a park inn. Carl Hiaasen's Basket Case (0788718153, $84.00) pairs
narrator George Wilson's performance skills with the story of an exinvestigator turned obituary
reporter who senses news in a death notice. Barbara Taylor Bradford's Three Weeks In Paris
(0788717890, $76.00) receives Rosenblat's steady storytelling style as it tells of a friendship
between
four women who renew their friendships later in life. Nelson DeMille's Up Country (0788797921,
$159.00) receives Scott Brick's strong style and sense of drama which carries well through a hefty
set of 20 cassettes and a story which tells of an army investigator's mystery. Elizabeth Berg's
Never
Change (0788759612, $52.00) receives a lively recording by narrator Suzanne Toren as it tells of
a
loner and nurse whose childhood love becomes a health victim under her care. Iris Johansen's
Body
Of Lies (18145, $68.00) benefits from new narrator Cristine McMurdoWallis' lively and
provocative
reading style as it tells of a forensic sculptor's reconstruction of an unusually deadly crime. Mortal
Prey (0788718234, $72.00) by John Sandford enjoys Richard Ferrone's brisk and strong style as it
tells of awoman who must disappear in order to find a killer. All these audiobook titles are
excellent,
recommended picks suitable for lasting library lending.
Clipper Audio
270 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
1-800-638-1304
Fans of Britishbased mysteries and novels that feature British narrators and plots will appreciate
the
new additions to this line of audios. Simon Brett's What Bloody Man Is That? (1402519443,
$40.00) features veteran Simon Prebble's smooth and intriguing style as it presents a Charles Paris
mystery surrounding a play turned deadly. Donald Macintosh's Travels In The White Man's Grave
(1402513467, $56.00) receives Samuel Gillies' smooth voice as it tells of a man's 30year journey
as
a tree prospector and surveyor in West Africa. Pauline Bell's Sleeping Partners (1402513637,
$47.00) is narrated by Christopher Kay, who adds a calm and revealing voice to the story of a
woman who leaves to meet an old friend and turns up murdered. Jill Dawson's Fred & Edie
(1402512533, $63.00) pairs Patricia Gallimore's calm and revealing style with the story of a
couple
tried for a husband's murder in 1922. Fay Weldon's Bulgari Connection (1402512622, $47.00)
also
benefits from Gallimore's voice as it probes the world of charity auctions and big business.
Lindsey
Davis' Ode To A Banker (140251157X, $82.00) pairs Christopher Scott's dramatic voice with the
story of Roman sleuth Marcus Didius Falco, whose poetry reading leads to murder. All are well
done and intriguing.
The Fiction Shelf
Regina's Song
David Eddings & Leigh Eddings
DelRey
c/o Ballantine Books
1540 Broadway, NY, NY 10036
0345448987 $26.95 1-800-726-0600
In Regina's Song, twins Regina and Renata are so identical that they speak a secret language: their
entwined lives end suddenly on the murder of one twin. The remaining is to traumatized she
reverts
to a cryptic childhood language and even her parents aren't sure which girl was the victim. She
lives
in an institution until a family friend's visit frees her from a dark world and begins to reawaken her
past. Intense and dramatic.
Talk: A Novel in Dialogue
Corey Mesler
Livingston Press
c/o The University of West Alabama
Dept. of Languages and Literature, UWA Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
0942979869 $14.00 www.uwa.edu
Talk: A Novel In Dialogue by Corey Mesler (owner of one of the country's oldest (127 years)
indepdenent bookstores, Burke's Book Store, Memphis, Tennessee) is the uniquely presented and
compelling tale of a bookstore owner undergoing a mid-life crisis. Spiralling fears, impulses, and
out-of-control demands all weave a story in dialogue in this no-frills narrative, which reads much
like an old time radio play. A singularly fascinating and unique account, Talk: A Novel In
Dialogue
takes the reader from beginning to end through a full-attention, literary whirlwind! Highly
recommended reading.
Alfred Knopf
299 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10171
1-800-726-0600 www.amazon.com
These new titles provide excellent leisure reading, from wit to serious interplays of life roles.
Alessandro Boffa's You're An Animal, Viskovitz! (0375405283, $18.00) provides a whimsical,
unique protagonist who enjoys a variety of reincarnated selves from an ant to a Buddhist police
dog
and beyond. His stories are entertaining and provide quite different reflections on life and its
meaning. Stephen Carter's Emperor Of Ocean Park (0375413634, $26.95) is set in two privileged
worlds: uppercrust AfroAmerican families of Martha's Vineyard and an Ivy League law school.
Judge Garland has just died, leading some to think of murder. His son is left with a strange
message
and a puzzle that leads to more murders. Mark Slouka's God's Fool (0375402160, $24.00) tells of
Siamese twins Chang and Eng, whose birth condemns them to death but whose luck leads them
to
survive. Their journey will bring them from favor to disfavor, from ghettos to rich enclaves and
back, in this absorbing story of change. Darren Williams' Angel Rock (0375414517, $23.00) tells
of
a small Australian outback town surrounded by wilderness, where two lost boys lead to a puzzling
disappearance. Family feuds and community secrets come to the forefront in the wake of more
deaths. Mike Heppner's The Egg Code (0375412905, $25.95) is high in intrigue: a hacker bent on
destroying an information trafficker on the Internet, a dangerous organization which controls it,
and
the juxtaposition of many lives makes for a complex weave of moral and ethical issues in the
computer age. All are absorbing novels.
Lord Baltimore
Stephen Doster
John F. Blair
1406 Plaza Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
0895872641 $22.95 1-800-222-9796
Stephen's Doster's Lord Baltimore is the superbly written coming-of-age novel of Ensworth
Harding, an eighteen-year-old young man, given a letter by his father with strict instructions to
deliver it faithfully and independently - or forfeit his sizeable inheritance! A charming saga about
learning, growing up, and opening oneself to the mysteries and quirky personalities of the world,
Lord Baltimore is entertaining, attention keeping, and thoroughly enjoyable reading!
Walker & Company
435 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
1-800-289-2553 www.amazon.com
Three new titles will provide readers with excellent drama and tension. Elizabeth Gunn's Seventh
Inning Stretch (0802733643, $23.95) tells of a small town where a gang has hit by scam artists.
When the leader of the gang turns up dead and Jake finds himself in the middle of a potential riot,
it's
up to Jake to learn what's happening in his small city. Irene Marcuse's Consider The Alternative
(0802733778, $24.95) tackles terminal illness and euthanasia as it tells of Anita, who attempts to
help those in trouble in the city, but who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. One
good friend's death leads to another and Anita finds herself over her head, with too many
suspects.
Jeanne Dams' Silence Is Golden (0802733735, $23.95) tells of Hilda and her family, who move to
the United States expecting new serenity and instead find strife. Hilda finds her new life secure,
but
her younger brother is increasingly troubled, and when his friend is assaulted, only Eric's silence
and Hilda's investigations may save him. All are excellent mysteries.
Where the River Bends
Richard Haddaway
Southern Methodist University Press
PO Box 750415, Dallas, TX 75275-0415
0870744704 $22.50 1-800-826-8911
Set in Texas from the 1950s to the 1990s, Where The River Bends by Texas native and journalist
Richard Haddaway is the compelling novel of a rich family dominated by its stern and
rigid-minded
patriarch. Alcoholism, despair, and the challenge to rise above one's family shadow mark this
determined generational journey that captures family conflict and the essence of the human spirit.
Very highly recommended reading, Where The River Bends clearly documents Richard Haddaway
as a considerable literary talent.
Defining Fragments
Gary Davy
Noble House/American Literary Press
8019 Belair Rd, #10 Baltimore MD 21236
156167592X $15.95 1-800-873-2003
Defining Fragments is a debut work the author Gary Davy has appropriately described as being a
"metaphoric novel" about the aches and excitements, and treasures of life itself. Revealing
personal
inner experience with vibrant language and an eye for detail, Defining Fragments is a compelling,
engaging, and at times simply fascinating journey through intimacies of self and the external
currents
of an ever-changing world. Defining Fragments is highly recommended reading and documents
Gary
Davy as a writer of unique voice and exceptional promise.
The Origin Of The World
Pierre Michon
Mercury House
Box 192850, San Francisco, CA 94119
1562791265 $18.00 mercuryhouse.org
In Pierre Michon's The Origin Of The World, a young teacher working in a sleepy countryside
town
becomes bewitched by the dazzling beauty and seductive personality of one of the residents in this
sensual and evocative work. Origin Of The World will aptly serve to introduce a significant
French
author to an appreciative audience of English readers. The Origin Of The World is skillfully
translated from the original French by Wyatt Alexander Mason, and is an original work that
earned
Michon the "Prix Louis Guilloux" award. This comes as no surprise to those familiar with
Michon's
work, given the author's consistent history of literary excellence and impressive resume of prizes
and
awards for his novels, short stories, and essays. Highly recommended!
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
An Opening for Murder
Nageeba Davis
Berkley Prime Crime
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
0425184935 $22.95 1-800-847-5515
An Opening for Murder is the second Maggie Kean mystery and returns the character of the
spunky
artist/sleuth to new audiences. Here Maggie's involvement with a homicide detective brings new
romance, while her professional life is enhanced by a showing of her art until a body is
discovered
at the opening, burned in the studio's kiln. Suddenly Maggie's back in the middle of a murder
mystery in this compelling mystery.
Artifact
D. Grant Geddes
St. Crispin's Press
244 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
0971063206 $25.95 1-212-561-0797
Grant Geddes' Artifact: A Peter Grant Mystery is an intriguing tale following the sophisticated
and
urbane art sleuth Peter Grant, a man who becomes entangled in the politics and underground of
Venice when he is summoned to track down a stolen masterpiece. A thoughtfully constructed,
highly
satisfying tale of intrigue, deceit, theft and murder, Artifact is enthusiastically recommended
reading
for anyone who enjoys a well crafted mystery. The first in a planned series of Peter Grant
mysteries,
Artifact will leave mystery buffs eagerly looking forward to another encounter with this urban and
witty New Yorker.
Funny Money
James Swain
Atria Books
1230 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
0743436865 $24.00 1-800-456-6798
Funny Money by James Swain is the latest in a series of superbly written mystery novels featuring
Tony Valentine, a cop specializing in casino cheats and who has seen the so much of the shady
side
of humanity that he is almost ready to renounce his membership in the species. When his
ex-partner
dies from a car bomb, Tony Valentine takes it on himself to learn just who killed his friend and
why -
a follows a trail that leads through $6 million dollar blackjack scams, double and triple crosses,
and
the dank streets of Atlantic City. Funny Money is enthusiastically recommended as a zesty,
razor-edge mystery.
The Cookbook Shelf
Dining In The Smoky Mountain Mist
Junior League of Knoxville
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960817425 $21.95 www.frpbooks.com
Beautifully illustrated with soft, pastel photography, Dining In The Smoky Mountain Mist offers a
culinary wealth of recipes. The sections comprising this highly recommended cookbook
compilation
are: Tints of Spring (appetizers, breads, brunch); Shades of Summer (salads, side dishes); Harvest
Hues (Entrees, Soups, Tailgating); Tones of Winter (beverages, desserts); Napkins, Knives &
Knoxville (restaurants, celebrities). From Sour Cream Rolls; Cold Salmon Mousse with
Cucumber
Sauce; Boursin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts; and Sherried Crab Bisque; to Cajun Seafood Carbonara;
Baked Brie with Elephant Garlic; Buttermilk Pie; Black Bean Soup; and Sesame Lace Cookie
Bowls, Dining In The Smoky Mountain Mist is a truly elegant and highly recommended addition
to
any kitchen cookbook collection.
Spice And Herb Bible
Ian Hemphill
Robert Rose/Firefly Books
PO Box 61109, Denver, CO 80206
0778800474 $22.95 1-800-387-5085
Cooks use spices and herbs to enhance flavors and create new ones: Spice And Herb Bible
provides
a reference and a history, describing a range of global herbs and spices that can be used in modern
kitchens. The a-z reference allows for quick, easy look-up of ingredients. While an index of herb
and
spice sources would have helped those without a shop at hand, this reference still packs in
essential
details and is worthy of any home library.
A Month Of Sundaes
Michael Turback
Red Rock Press
459 Columbus Ave., #114, NY, NY 10024
0966957385 $19.95 redrockpress.com
Enhanced with 150 ice cream sundae related recipes ranging from Royal George Sundae to
Chocolate Jalapeno Sundae, A Month Of Sundaes also offers the answer to one of oldest
questions
to ever arise from the soda fountain generation -- who invented the ice cream sundae? Author
Michael Turback has laced this wonderful combination of history and recipes with the folklore,
mythology, and nostalgia associated with this memorable leisure time concoction. Making a great
sundae is almost as much fun as eating one! If you've ever enjoyed this great American ice cream
dessert, then you'll want to read Michael Turback's A Month Of Sundaes!
Let Tomatoes Save Your Life
John Tissot
Kroshka Books
c/o Nova Science Publishers
227 Main St, #100, Huntington, NY 11743
1560724994 $15.95 1-631-424-6682
Let Tomatoes Save Your Life is a specialized cookbook simply filled with dozens of low-fat, easy
to
prepare recipes dependent upon the use of the tomato. Exhorting the value of a food that recent
research has shown to help prevent prostate cancer, due to the presence of an anti-oxidant called
"lycopene", Let Tomatoes Save Your Life offers delicious ways to include more of this healthy
food
in one's diet. From Tomato and Pineapple Salad; Mushroom Pie; and Portuguese Soup; to
Chicken
in Red Wine; Cajun Casserole; and Stewed Tomatoes with a Bread Crust, Let Tomatoes Save
Your
Life is a perfect 67-page compendium recommended for any kitchen cookbook collection.
Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food For Kids
Sheri L. Sanderson
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
1890627283 $18.95 1-800-843-7323
In Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food For Kids, Sheri L. Sanderson (mother of three children,
including one with gluten sensitivities and autism) showcases 150 delicious, nutritious, highly
recommended recipes ideal for families who must be considerate of the needs for family members,
especially children, to have a gluten free diet. In addition to a wealth of recipes ranging from such
simple fare as Garlic Toast, to more substantial fare such as Pork Chops with Herb Gravy,
Incredible
Edible Gluten-Free Food For Kids is also enhanced for the gluten-conscious family chef with an
overview of celiac disease, advice about managing meals eaten away from home, entertaining and
party tips, trouble-shooting for baking projects, metric and temperature conversion tables, and a
resource section listing gluten-free suppliers, manufacturers, and support groups.
The Classic Zucchini Cookbook
Andrea Chesman
Storey Books
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1580174531 $14.95 storeybooks.com
Just in time for the annual garden squash harvests, Andrea Chesman's The Classic Zucchini
Cookbook: 225 Recipes For All Kinds Of Squash offers a comprehensive and broad based
collection
of recipes for this classic of seasonal American garden produce: the zucchini. Here is an
enthusiastically recommended multi-cultural cookbook compendium whose recipes range from
Mexican Rice, Zucchini, and Chicken Salad; Fettuccine with Zucchini; and Baked Sole with
Zucchini; to Ground Beef and Zucchini Italian Casserole; Zucchini Custard Pudding; and
Chocolate
Zucchini Bread. If you raise zucchini in your backyard garden (or have friends, relatives, or
co-workers who do!), then add The Classic Zucchini Cookbook to your kitchen cookbook
collection!
Joe Brown's Melange Cafe Cookbook
Joe Brown
Small Potatoes Press
1106 Stokes Avnue, Collingswoood NJ 08108
www.smallpotatoespress.com
0966120078 $14.95 1-856-869-5207
Joe Brown is the owner and chef of the Melange Cafe in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Joe Brown's
Melange Cafe Cookbook is his debut effort to present his imaginative and inventive
Louisiana-Italian
cuisine to the American public at large. Comprised of more than one hundred recipes, Brown
features easy-to-follow recipes that reflect his own casual and adventurous approach to cooking.
From Curried Coconut Shrimp; Salmon and Caviar New Potatoes; Breaux Bridge Crawfish
Etouffee; and Okra Soup; to Veal Franchaise with Crabmeat; Pan Crusted Salmon over Wilted
Spinach with Honey Balsamic Reduction; Sweet Potato Chocolate Ravioli with Pecan Bourbon
Sauce; and Chocolate Grand Marnier Cheesecake, Joe Brown's Melange Cafe Cookbook will
prove
an instant, "kitchen cook" favorite.
Sugar Bust For Life!
Ellen C. Brennan & Theodore M. Breenan
Shamrock Publishing Inc.
PO Box 15439, New Orleans, LA 70175
0966351908 $14.95 1-504-897-6770
Collaboratively compiled by Ellen and Theodore Breenan, Sugar Bust for Life!: Cookbook And
Companion Guide is a collection specifically for those concerned with weight loss, energy levels,
diabetes and cholesterol control, and wanting an easy, healthful, culinary lifestyle. From
Cauliflower
and Cheddar Soup; Shrimp Stuffed Artichoke Vinaigrette; Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya; and
Dijon
Mustard Coated Sirloin Steak; to Pistachio Parmesan Sauce; Lemon Broiled Red Snapper;
Barbecue
Oven Smoked Brisket; and Maude's Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie, Sugar Bust For Life! features
more than 400 recipes, menus, a Red Wine List, Brand Names, and more. Also very highly
recommended is the companion cookbook by Ellen and Theodore Breenan, Sugar Bust For Life!
With The Brennan's: Part II (0966351924, $14.95) offering an additional 300 recipes, easy
one-dish
meals, an updated shopper's Brand Name Guide, and more.
Foods Of The Maya
Nancy Gerlach & Jeffrey Gerlach
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 871311591
0826328768 $13.95 1-800-249-7737
Foods Of The Maya is a highly recommended sampler of Yucatan cuisine that will intrigue any
who
enjoy regional cookbooks. Foods Of The Maya focuses on local versions of Mayan cooking, from
Garlic Pork with Rice and Black Beans to an orange juice/allspice seasoned Motul Chicken. No
photos, but the recipes don't need them.
Vegan Deli
Joanne Stepaniak
The Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
1570671095 $15.95 1-800-695-2241
Joanne Stepaniak is an established vegan authority and an renowned recipe innovator who
showcases a serious of impressive, delicious vegan recipes in Vegan Deli: Wholesome Ethnic Fast
Food. From Carrot Salad with Caraway Seeds; Boneless Chickenless Chicken Salad; Tunisian
Potato Salad; and Black Bean Hummus; to Moroccan Chick-Pea Soup; Scrambled Tofu and
Onion;
Lentils with Noodles; and Freestyle Fruit Salad, Vegan Deli recipes are quick, easy, delicious,
nutritious, and will please the palate and satisfy the appetites of everyone at the dining table from
the
strictest of vegans to the most carnivorous of family members or guests.
Three Rivers Renaissance Cookbook
Child Health Association of Sewickley
1108 Ohio River Boulevard, Sewickley, PA 15143
0960763430 $19.95 1-800-732-0999
The fourth volume in a series of non-profit fund-raiser cookbooks produced under the auspices of
the Child health Association of Sewickley (CHAOS), Three Rivers Renaissance Cookbook blends
traditional and multicultural dishes drawn from the diverse culinary traditions of the Pittsburgh
region. From Shrimp Soup with Crisp Tortilla Strips; Jagr's Czech Beef Rolls; and Herbed Roast
Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce; to Linguini with Clams and Sun Dried Tomatoes; Zucchini
Fritters;
and French Apple Tart, Three Rivers Renaissance Cookbook entrees are updated and seasonally
flavorful ingredients for dishes that are as accessible as any novice kitchen cook could want, and
as
sophisticated as any gourmet chef could desire.
The What's-For-Dinner Cookbook
Kathleen Botta & Claire Mendonca
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
1581822790 $18.95 1-888-439-2665
The What's-For-Dinner Cookbook is a superbly presented, highly recommended kitchen planner
specifically designed by Kathleen Botta and Claire Mendonca to be a "user friendly" organizers
for
the kitchen so that busy cooks can plan meals a week at a time, organize shopping so that the
ingredients needed for every meal is available at the right time, and to have a more economically,
nutritionally, and seasonally advantageous dining experience for the family. A wonderful
compendium of recipes ranging from Tuna-Water Chestnut Casserole; Armenian Shish Kebabs;
and
Garlic Prawns; to Beefy Onion Pie; Spicy and Sweet Pork Chips; and Korean Stew, The
What's-For-Dinner Cookbook is additionally enhanced with time-saving tips and seasonal menus
at a
glance.
Festa del Giardino
Sally Maraventano
Forum Italicum/Center for Italian Studies
State Univ. of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3358
1893127990 $20.00 1-516-632-7444
Sally Maraventano drew from her own Italian family history to showcase 125 delicious and
healthy
recipes for Festa del Giardino: A Harvest Of Recipes And Family Memories. All of these recipes
are
prepared without animal fats and are arranged in a classic Italian menu format, including antipasti,
first course, main course, side dishes, and desserts. From Insalata Mista (Mixed Green Salad with
Oil and Vinegar Dressing); to Pappardelle con Salsa alle Verdure (Wide Ribbon Pasta with Hearty
Vegetable Sauce); to Pizza alle Melanzane (Spicy Eggplant Pizza); to Polenta alla Pizzaiola
(Cornmeal Squares with Spicy Tomato Sauce), these are truly wonderful, "kitchen friendly"
dishes
that would grace any table and satisfy any appetite.
The Pea & Lentil Cookbook
Randall Duckworth, editor
USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council
2780 West Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843-4024
0970043600 $24.95 www.pea-lentil.com
Enhanced with beautiful full-color photography, The Pea & Lentil Cookbook: From Everyday To
Gourmet, features more than 150 easy-to-prepare recipes suitable for appetizers, soups, salads,
entrees, breads, desserts -- based on the inexpensive, nutritious pea and/or lentil. From Turkey,
Rotini, and Split Pea Salad; Red Lentil Soup; Lentils-and-Cheese Stuffed Pasta; and Bountiful
Burgers; to Spanish Style Chickpeas and Pasta; Split Pea Gratin; Lentil and Chocolate Chip
Cookies; and Lemony Chickpea Cake, The Pea & Lentil Cookbook will prove to be a welcome
and
much appreciated addition to any family cookbook collection!
Icebox Pies
Lauren Chattman
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
1558322132 $16.95 1-888-657-3755
Just in time for the summer season of family gatherings and backyard barbecues comes Lauren
Chattman's Icebox Pies: 100 Scrumptious Recipes For No-Bake No-Fail Pies. From Coconut
Cream
Pie; Toasted Almond Semifreddo Pie; Rocky Road Pie; and Frozen Milky Way Pie; to Mango and
Coconut Ice Cream Pie; Coffee Health Bar Ice Cream Pie; Blueberry Icebox Pie; and
Chocolate-Almond Icebox Pie; these are desserts that would be the perfect topper for any warm
weather dining experience, indoors or out! If you are looking for a special dessert for a special
occasion, or just some extraordinary toppers to daily family dining, then check out Lauren
Chattman's Icebox Pies!
Fiesta Mexicali
Kelley Coffeen
Northland Publishing
PO Box 1389, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
0873588053 $14.95 1-800-346-3257
Fiesta Mexicali showcases fresh ideas and inventive recipes with an emphasis on light and healthy
eating with a very special Mexican-American zest and flavor. From Margarita Rumba; Machaca
Mini-Chimichangas; and Incredible Green Chile Stew; to Grilled Carne Asada Tortas with
Caramelized Onions; Baja Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing; and Firebreathing Glazed
Chipotle
Chicken Skewers, Fiesta Mexicali offers highly recommended dishes that would please even the
most fervent Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. In addition to an outstanding section devoted to
cocktails
and fiesta meal time decorating ideas, Fiesta Mexicali is additionally enhanced with a list of
resources and a "user friendly" index.
Lemon Zest
Lori Longbotham
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, NY, NY, 10036
0767906179 $15.00 1-800-726-0600
Lemon Zest: More Than 175 Recipes With A Twist is the penultimate lemon lover's cookbook
offering mouthwateringly delicious recipes suitable for every meal, and every course of every
meal.
There's Lemongrass Lemonade for those family friendly summer picnics, as well as homemade
Lemon Vodka for those special occasions when the kids are asleep! From Black Olives with
Lemon
and Hot Red Pepper; Lemon-and-Coriander-Cured Salmon; Asparagus with Luscious Lemon
Sauce;
and Grilled Eggplant with Lemon and Mint; to Chicken with Lemon, Cumin, and Mint;
Lemon-Caramel Ice Cream; Moroccan-Style Lemon, Red Onion, and Parsley Salsa; and Steamed
Mussels with Lemon, Cream, and Parsley, Lemon Zest will prove itself to be a popular addition to
any lemon loving kitchen cook's recipe reference collection.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Women Who Could... And Did
Karma Kitaj, Ph.D.
Huckle Hill Press
PO Box 67273, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0971595720 $16.95 hucklehillpress.com
Karma Kitaj's Women Who Could...And Did showcases the lives of 26 great and accomplished
women through illustrative interviews, anecdotes, and vignettes. In these tales of successful lives,
readers can find insight on how they too can doggedly pursue a favorite career, blend
responsibilities
of work and family, and find contentment at an advanced age. A superb collection of role models
for
women readers of all ages, Women Who Could...And Did is an enthusiastically recommended
addition to Women's Studies, Career Development, and Women's Biography supplemental
reading
lists and academic reference collections.
From Catharine Beecher To Martha Stewart
Sarah A. Leavitt
University of North Carolina Press
Box 2288, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2288
0807853712 $18.95 uncpress.unc.edu
From Catharine Beecher To Martha Stewart: A Cultural History Of Domestic Advice by historian
Sara A. Leavitt is a thoughtful and informative overview of the history of domestic advice,
gleaned
from research into hundreds of manuals written throughout the past 150 years. Cultural themes,
the
broad appeal of domestic advice across the decades in spite of radical changes in women's rights
and
roles in America, and the connection between women's homes, and the world outsides the home,
mark From Catharine Beecher To Martha Stewart as a fascinating, accessible, insightful, scholarly
treatise. Especially recommended for personal and Women's Studies supplemental reading lists
and
academic reference collections, From Catharine Beecher To Martha Stewart is also available in
hardcover (0807827029, $49.95).
Self-Made Millionaires Women Entrepreneurs 2002
Lausanne C. Lee
LotusQuest Publishing
PO Box 6161, Denver, CO 80206
0971763208 $19.00 1-303-780-0005
Lausanne C. Lee's Self-Made Millionaires Women Entrepreneurs 2002: 23 Empowering
Interviews
Of Courage And Success is comprised of an impressive selection of interviews with outstanding
female entrepreneurs who have made their mark of success in today's cutthroat, male-dominated
business world. Advice, anecdotes, and inspiration abound in this highly recommended
motivational
book which is especially written for and recommended to young women entering the business
field
and seeking to make their fortune.
Elderwoman
Marian Van Eyk McCain
Findhorn Press
c/o Lantern Books
One Union Square West, Suite 201, New York, NY 10003
1899171290 $15.95 findhornpress.com
Elderwoman: Reap The Wisdom, Feel The Power, Embrace The Joy by transpersonal
psychotherapist and health educator Marian Van Eyk McCain is a "reader friendly" guide to
enjoying the years beyond menopause, a time that more women than ever before in human history
will be fortunate to see with the longer life expectancies of the modern era. Embracing a woman's
relationship to the elements of earth, air, fire, and water, individual chapters cover spiritual
matters
of learning to enjoy the good things in life, having the courage to speak out in personal and
political
matters, cherishing one's body and soul, and a great deal much more. A powerful and uplifting
message of strength, balance, and love, Elderwoman is strongly recommended for personal
self-help
reading lists and Women's Studies reference collections.
The Library Video/DVD Shelf
Hot Potatoes
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
VHS $TBA 1-800-543-3764
Before the advent of the Great Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s which killed hundreds of
thousands,
compelled hundreds of thousands of others to immigrate, and effectively destroyed the social
fabric
of Ireland for decades to come, scientists had little appreciation for the destructive power of
microscopic pathogens. The science of plant pathology had it origin when researchers tried to
understand and conquer the blight that had wiped out potato crops throughout Europe. More
than
150 years later, potato late blight is still an immense global threat to human life and cultural
stability.
Potatoes have gradually become one of the world's three most important sources of nutrition,
especially in developing nations. But the failure to heed the warnings of American plant geneticist
Dr. John Niederhauser (who predicted in the 1950s that blight may become resistant to many
chemicals available) is having dire consequences at the beginning of 21st century. Hot Potatoes
tells
the story of Neiderhauser's work. Along with Don McMoran, a third-generation potato farmer in
Washington State who speaks with painful honesty about the expense and uncertainty of using
chemical sprays, and Rebecca Nelson, winner of a MacArthur "genius grant" and a tireless
resource
for thousands of peasant farmers battling blight in the Peruvian Andes, birthplace of the potato.
Hot
Potatoes is a highly recommended addition to both school and community library video
collections.
Let Freedom Ring
MPI Home Video
16101 South 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60467
DVD3540 $19.98 1-800-777-2223
Let Freedom Ring is a CBS News chronological, 150 minute, documentary that highlights
outstanding acts of patriotism in American history ranging from World War I through the
September
11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. Vignettes, soul-stirring songs, and quintessential
footage, including President George W. Bush's September 20 speech in response to the
September
11th terrorist attacks, mark this powerful DVD presentation. Highly recommended for both
school
and community library collections, Let Freedom Ring is also available in a video cassette format
(MP3540, $14.98, 70 minutes).
Crime Prevention Resources
33 North Central Avenue, Suite 219, Medford, OR 97501
1-800-867-0016 www.crimeprevent.com
We live in an age of sexual predators who target children. It is no longer enough to tell children
not
to talk to strangers or to depend on living in a "nice neighborhood" when the Internet is a
common
hunting ground where criminals and the perpetrators of evil can be brought into our lives from
across the city or across the country. Crime Prevention Resources has produced a two
outstanding
videos that are dedicated to learning what can be done to protect ourselves and our children from
Internet-based assaults on our property, our identity, and our families. Internet Safety For Parents
(V0203, $59.00) is an informative, twenty-minute presentation that exposes the potential dangers
of
the Internet and how parents can help to keep their children safe from harm. Internet Safety For
Kids! (V0202, $59.00) has young viewers following Katie, Eric, and Lillian on a school project
that
teaches proper Internet safety while exploring what the Internet has to offer -- both good and ill.
Every school and community library should have this important and potentially life-saving video
set
in their collection.
Modern And Contemporary Art Of The Dominican Republic
Candee Productions, Inc.
411 Video Information (publicity)
6964 East Red Bird Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
VHS $29.95 1-800-9850-2305
Modern And Contemporary Art Of The Dominican Republic is a superbly produced and
presented
thirty-minute video that offers the viewer an informative survey and commentary on a body of art
that reflects the diverse social, political, and artistic culture of the Dominican Republic. Highly
recommended viewing by art lovers, history buffs, and students of Dominican cultural history,
Modern And Contemporary Art Of The Dominican Republic is a welcome addition to any school
or
community Art History reference collection or International Studies video library.
The Erie Canal
Jonathan Edwards
Media Artists Inc.
4673 Brickyard Falls Road, Manlius,NY 13104
VHS/DVD $29.95 1-800-810-5458
One of the award-winning television series, "Cruising America's Waterways", The Erie Canal:
Albany To Buffalo is an outstandingly informative and entertaining video that introduces
America's
most famous and historically important canal systems that was opened in 1825 and is still active
and
replete with cultural and scenic opportunities. Viewers will learn about the canal's mechanical
structures, see what it is like to travel on a hired boat, survey charming canal side communities
and
tourist attractions, and more. Also highly recommended is the companion book, Cruising
America's Waterways: The Erie Canal (0970888600, $39.95) which is replete with 225 historic
and contemporary photographs and
the entire canal system comprising the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca.
Discover Seiffen
Betsy Hills Bush, producer
Nutcracker Land Productions
411 Video Information (publicity)
PO Box 348 H, Scarsdale, NY 10583
www.germannutcrackers.com
VHS 0971223602 $19.95
Produced by German-speaking journalist and former public broadcaster Betsy Hills Bush,
Discover
Seiffen: Germany's Christmas Village is a twenty-eight minute, full color excursion of the
enchanting
fairytale town of Seiffen, a Christmas card land of breathtaking beauty, wonder and magic. This
remarkable German village is in the Erzgebirge Mountains and before German unification in 1989
was hidden away on the border of the former Eastern Block is where those famous nutcrackers in
the form of incense-burning pipe-smoking figures, and candle lit carousels so closely associated
with
Christmas celebrations and festivities, had their origin. Beautifully photographed, Discover Seiffen
is
a unique and highly recommended travelogue documentary where viewers will see how Noah's
Ark
animals are crafted on an historic water-powered lathe, visit the Erzgebirge peoples workshops
and
home, and so much more.
The Geneaology Shelf
Evidence!
Elizabeth Shown Mills
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.
1001 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3897
0806315431 $16.95 1-800-296-6687
Evidence! Citation & Analysis For The Family Historian by experienced genealogist Elizabeth
Shown Mills is a very useful and "user friendly" guide specifically written for family history
researchers and genealogists regardless of their experience levels. Evidence! is about the proper
form, presentation, and documentation of source citations and drawing sound conclusions from
often limited evidence. An absolute "must-read" for anyone devoted to putting together a
genealogical history, Evidence! is an essential, core title for personal, professional, academic,
genealogical, and community library reference collections.
The Nautical Shelf
Ready For Sea!
Tor Pinney
Sheridan House
145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
1574091441 $23.95 sheridanhouse.com
Tor Pinney's Ready For Sea! is a practical, thorough, "user friendly" guide to outfitting a cruising
sailboat and preparing oneself for the joy of extended sail journeys, or living abroad on a cruise.
Individual chapters address safety on the waves; every part of a sailboat from sails to galley;
mechanical considerations; and much more. Enhanced with illustrations by Bruce Bingham, Ready
For Sea! is a "must-read" for anyone seriously planning a sailing voyage, whether it be a simple
day-trip excursion or an around the world adventure.
The Library CD Music Shelf
Baroque Favorites
Musical Heritage Society
1710 Highway 35, Oakhurst, NJ 07755
516572 $12.99 musicalheritage.com
Most devotees of classical music are familiar with Pachelbel's Canon in D Minor. What they might
not know is that it was the Musical Heritage Society that helped this relatively unknown Baroque
era composer to come to the attention of the listing public during the Baroque revival of the late
1960s and throughout the decade of the 1970s. A signature piece of the newly released Baroque
Favorites, Pachelbel's classic is again a seminal feature, but is accompanied by other equally
worthy
and superbly performed examples of Baroque composers including: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
(Handel); Sinfonia; Air; Radinerie (Bach); Sarabande (Handel-Leppard); Rondeau (Purcell);
Adagio
(Albioni-Giazotto); Allegro, Andante; Largo (Vivaldi); Rondaeau (Mouret); Introduction (Marc
Antoine Charpentier-Leppard); Adagio (Allesandro Marcello); and The Prince of Denmark's
March
(Clarke). Highly recommended for personal and community library CD music collections, all of
these
outstanding pieces comprising Baroque Favorites are ably performed and flawlessly recorded.
Total
Time 50:28.
Through The Great Smoky Mountains
Nicholas Gunn
Anagram Records
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
AR 14010 $16.98 anagramrecords.com
Nicholas Gunn is a classically trained and superbly talented flutist, keyboardist, and percussionist.
In
Through The Great Smoky Mountains, Gunn draws upon his native ability and obvious talent to
musically conjure and reflect the spectacular scenery and breath-taking beauty of the Appalachian
mountain range that straddles the boarder of Tennessee and North Carolina. The memorable and
enthusiastically recommended selections comprising Through The Great Smoky Mountains
include:
Call of the Wild; The Highest Point; Cade's Cove; Chieftan's Song; The Place Of Blue Smoke;
Azalea Sunrise; Trail of Tears; Awakening; Ramsey Cascades; Passage Through Ancient Relics;
and
Dance of Light.
Bahamian Ballads
Andre Tussaint
Naxos World
Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Drive, Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067
#76029-2 $7.99 1-877-629-6723
Bahamian Ballads showcases the work and performance skills of Haitian emigre Andre Toussaint
whose repertoire of songs in French and Spanish enjoyed considerable acclaim in his adopted
island
of Nassau. This distinctive calypso beat originated in Trinidad and quickly spread through the
popular music culture throughout the Caribbean islands, including the Bahamas. Several of the
twenty-two songs comprising Bahamian Ballads are Andre Toussaint's highly recommended
original
compositions, while others feature his impressive personal arrangements of traditional tunes.
Included are Island Woman (2:36); Gondolier (2:40); Est Es Felicidad (2:14); Complaini
D'Amour
(2:29); Calypso Island (2:07); Little Nassau-Bahama Mama (3:48); School of Cha Cha Cha
(1:56);
C'est Si Bon (2:48); Perfida (2:37); Bambino (2:26); J'attendrai (1:38); Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu Paloma
(3:57); Watermelon Spoilin (2:44); Jusque Bout Du Monde' (3:07); Come Closer To Me (2:43);
Hold 'm Joe (1:26); El Reloj (2:19); Mi Yiddishe Mama (2:41); Nadie Me Ama (2:54); Marisa
(1:58); Ciao Ciao Bambino (1:49); Granada (2:50). Total Time: 50:37.
An American Garden
Dave Tofani
SoloWinds
Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
PO Box 303, Washington, NJ 07882
SW 1701 $15.99 www.solowinds.com
Saxophonist and composer Dave Tofani's An American Garden showcases original jazz
compositions and performances. Flawlessly recorded and enthusiastically recommended for
serious
jazz fans and collectors, An American Garden comprises: New York At Night (3:23); Quintetto di
Flauti (4:29); High Mowing Orchestral Suite (9:14); Elizabeth's Journey (4:04); Rough Ride
(5:40);
Liberte (6:17); and the title piece, An American Garden (5:39).
Portals Of Grace
Azam Ali
Narada Productions, Inc.
Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
4650 North Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212
724381259221 $16.98 1-800-966-3699
Portals Of Grace introduces a rich vocal ability by an impressive performing artist who is able to
utilize her voice to create unforgettable impressive works that involve an intricate, melodic, and
occasionally unexpected intricacies of expression that make for an engagingly exotic and richly
atmospheric listening experience. Enthusiastically recommended for anyone with an interest in the
unusual and multicultural, Portals Of Grace offers an eclectic and totally engaging compilation of
French, Latin, Arabic, Judeo-Spanish, and Galician songs, blended with mesmerizing
instrumentals
from Brittany and Sweden.
Oru: The Natural Order
Gary Stroutos
Paras Recordings
826 South Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
PRC 1123 $16.98 1-818-848-6300
Oru: The Natural Order is a masterwork of cultural ethnomusicology and the result of an
impressive
collaborative effort by renowned flutists Gary Stroutsos and Danilo Lozano. Showcasing a
heritage
of Yoruba music (each of the eight racks comprising Oru: The Natural Order is named after a
Yoruba deity) positioned to reflect a progressive natural order inherent in the heart of the Yoruba
and Afro-Cuban cosmology. An enthusiastically recommended addition to any Caribbean or
Cuban
enthomusic collection, Oru: The Natural Order includes: Eleggua (4:26); Ogun (3:39); Babalu
Aye
(6:12); Ochun (6:43); Yemaya (7:38); Chango (7:39); Oya (6:00); and the solo flute piece
Eleggua
(5:34).
Spirit Rain
Bill Miller
Paras Recordings
826 South Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
PRC 1126 $16.98 1-818-848-6300
Singer and songwriter Bill Miller is a Mohican from northern Wisconsin and an award-winning
recording artist in Native American music. Spirit Rain displays and documents his considerably
and
impressive talents as performer in this superbly produced and recorded selection which blends
fourteen songs and instrumentals. A very highly recommended addition to any Native American
music collection, Spirit Rain showcases: Approaching Thunder (2:03); You are the Rain (5:32);
Rain Down Your Love (4:13); Never Too Far (4:06); Red Sky Red Heart (3:43); Face the Blues
(3:58); I Believe (3:34); Love Sustained (3:17); Sun Dog (4:21); Prayers for the Truth (3:12); 1st
Dream (2:47); The Promise (3:04); Little Brother (3:29); and Underneath the Blue Sky
(3:32).
Still Swingin'
The Mike Longo Trio
Consolidated Artist Productions
Creative Service Company (publicity)
290 Riverside Dr., #11-D, NY, NY 10025
CAP 959 $18.98 www.jazzbeat.com
Still Swingin' from The Mike Longo Trio and featuring the musical magic of bassist Ben Brown
and
drummer Ray Mosca, showcases jazz -- arguably the most important and original contribution
America has made to the history of music. A strongly recommended addition to any jazz
enthusiast's
personal collection, Still Swingin' lives up to the highest standards of jazz recorded performance
and
is comprised of All Or Nothing At All (6:41); How High The Moon (7:34); Trane's Blues (6:54);
It
Never Entered My Mind (6:14); Oleo (3:09); Wildflower (6:07); I Didn't Know What Time It
Was
(5:03); The Night Is Love (4:31); Without A Song (6:47); From This Moment On (3:00); Bones
(7:00); and Savannah Calling (6:03). Total Time: 69:03.
Stepmother City
Sainkho Namtchylak
World Village/Ponderosa Music
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
5340 Old State Road 37 S., Suite B, Bloomington, IN 47401
CD003 $TBA www.ponderosa.it
Stepmother City showcases the uncommon talents of Sainkho Namtchylak, a female vocalist
expert
in Tuvan throatsinging, experimental jazz, classical music, electronica, and Buddhism. Drawing
upon
her skills in overtone singing, her knowledge of Siberian folklore, shamanistic ritual, and Russian
folklore, Sainkho juxtaposes the traditional styles of her Tuvan ancestors with a Western
avant-garde in the creation of astonishing diverse and powerfully memorable pieces. Stepmother
City will admirable introduce a unique and unforgettable talent to an appreciative American
audience
and is comprised of an Introduction (1:45); Dance of Eagle (4:34); Like Transparent Shadow
(5:08);
Order to Survive (5:40); Let the Sunshine (3:40); Ritual Virtuality (4:24); Tuva Blues (5:37); Old
Melodie (4:11); Lonely Soul (7:44); and Boomerang (8:43). Total Time: 51:43.
The Self-Help Shelf
It's Never Too Late To Be Happy!
Muriel James
Quill Driver Books
1831 Industrial Way #101, Sanger, CA 93657
1884956262 $12.95
It's Never Too Late To Be Happy!: Reparenting Yourself For Happiness by marriage and family
therapist Muriel James, is a remarkably "reader friendly" and effective self-help guide to pursuing
and achieving true happiness and contentment in one's life. From learning to listen to and love
oneself; to scheduling and achieving realistic goals; to knowing when it is best to forgive; It's
Never
Too Late To Be Happy! offers a well-rounded and enthusiastically recommended approach to
improving the quality of one's life regardless of personal circumstances or conditions.
The Anthropology Shelf
Aboriginal Sydney
Melinda Hinkson & Alana Harris
Aboriginal Studies Press/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo Street, Portland, OR 97213-3644
0855753706 $30.00 1-800-944-6190
Illustrated with breathtaking color photographs by Alana Harris and accessibly written for
non-specialist general readers by Melinda Hinkson, Aboriginal Sydney: A Guide To Important
Places Of The Past And Present is an informative guide to the cultural heritage of Australia's
native
aboriginal population. Forty-five historic sites, and the stories behind them, are surveyed in this
impressive survey which is as fascinating for the armchair traveler, as it is for on-site Australian
travelers wanting to learn about and come to a more coherent understanding of Aboriginal history
and its cultural legacy.
The Point Of Theory
Mieke Bal & Inge E. Boer, editors
Continuum Publishing Company
370 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10017
http://www.continuumbooks.com
0826414230 $29.95
Collaboratively edited by Mieke Bal (Professor of the Theory of Literature, University of
Amsterdam) and Inge E. Boer (Associate Professor of Literary Studies, University of
Amsterdam),
The Point Of Theory: Practices Of Cultural Awareness is a compilation of scholarly,
graduate-level
essays by twenty-three different cultural theorists, presenting well thought-out views on such
diverse
aspects of human cultures as Kant and postmodern literature, what it means to be a female artist
in
history, Native American traditions, the Statue of Liberty's symbolic implications, and a great deal
more. Overall, this original and eclectic collection strives to make the tangled mystery that is
human
culture more understandable. The Point Of Theory is a very highly recommended for
Anthropology
supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
The Social Issues Shelf
Finding Jobs
David Card & Rebecca M. Blank, editors
Russell Sage Foundation
112 East 64th Street, NY, NY 10021
0871541165 $55.00 1-800-688-2877
Collaboratively edited by National Bureau of Economic Research associates David Card
(Professor
of Economics, University of California, Berkeley) and Rebecca M. Blank (Dean of the Gerald R.
Ford School of Public Policy and Henry Carter Adams Collegiate Professor of Public Policy,
University of Michigan), Finding Jobs: Work And Welfare Reform is a hard-hitting and
documented
examination of the nationally vital issue of how "welfare-to-work" transitional programs have
affected both individual families and the nation at large. A carefully descriptive and scholarly
assessed inquiry of the low-skill labor market in changing economic climates, including a
projected
climate of recession, Finding Jobs gives the good, the bad, and the ugly facts about welfare
reform.
Touting earned income tax credits, scrutinizing the costs of changing the welfare system, and
written
with the goal of finding ways to lower overall poverty, Finding Jobs is a highly recommended
social
and economic treatise, and essential reading for policy makers, social issue activists, and academia
concerned with the American economy in general, and the impact of contemporary welfare
reforms
in particular.
Handbook Of Disability Studies
Gary L. Albrecht, editor
Sage Publications
2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
0761916520 $89.95 www.sagepub.com
Handbook Of Disability Studies by Gary L. Albrecht (Professor of Public Health and of Disability
&
Human Development, University of Chicago, Illinois) is an informed and informative survey of the
growing and evolving field of disability studies. Professor Albrecht presents the reader with an
accurate picture of what it's like to live with various disabilities, and then examines how this
critically important social issue has been regarded in the past, as well as its somewhat uncharted
future. Handbook Of Disability Studies is very highly recommended reading for anyone interested
in
learning more about disabilities, how they affect life, and how the disabled adapt to their
circumstances and conditions.
Secret Trials And Executions
Barbara Olshansky
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street, New York, NY 10013
1583225374 $6.95 sevenstories.com
Secret Trials And Executions: Military Tribunals And The Threat To Democracy by Barbara
Olshansky (Assistant Legal Director, Center for Constitutional Rights) is a serious-minded and
somewhat startling examination of the Bush administration's "Military Order" in the wake of the
September 11th attacks. According to Secret Trials and Executions, this executive order and its
call
for secret trial proceedings in which charges, evidence, and verdicts never need be revealed to the
public is a dangerous transition toward a form of totalitarian government which can tyrannize the
American people at will. An eye-opening, sober, and very realistic of the dangerous path down
which American justice is heading, Secret Trials And Executions is highly recommended reading
for
students of Political Science, Judicial Studies, and most especially, civil liberties activists.
Just Married
Kevin Bourassa & Joe Varnell
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
0299178803 $26.95 1-800-621-2736
Collaboratively written by Kevin Bourassa and Joe Varnell, Just Married: Gay Marriage And The
Expansion Of Human Rights is an informed and informative analysis of a ground breaking event in
culture and society -- the expansion of the concept of matrimony to include same sex couples.
When
the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto issued marriage licenses to and married two
same-sex couples in January of 2001, it offered a revolutionary precedent in human rights and the
power of the state to dictate who may and may not marry. Challenges to the same-sex marriage
are
expected to proceed to the Supreme Court of Canada, and the result could well change human
history. An amazing study of political struggles, featuring an inset section of color photographs
and
a witty eye for detail, Just Married is a solid and eminently readable addition to Gay and Lesbian
Studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections.
The U.S. Organ Procurement System
David L. Kaserman & A. H. Barnett
The AEI Press
c/o Publisher Resources, Inc.
Box 7001, La Vergne, TN 37086-7001
084474171X $20.00 www.aci.org
Collaboratively written by David L. Kaserman (Torchmark Professor and Chairman of the
Department of Economics, Auburn University) and A. H. Barnett (Professor and Chairman of the
Department of Economics, International Studies, and Public Administration, American University
of
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates), The U.S. Organ Procurement System: A Prescription For
Reform is
a close and compelling look at the problems in America's current policies regarding the
distribution
of human organs for transplants. Extensive surveys, facts, research, and mathematical analysis of
data and trends point to a very clear picture: the system as is (which relies on human altruism
alone
to provide needed organs), suffers from an extreme and severe shortage that would not exist if
every
possible donor and family were registered. The results arising from current policies are waiting
lists,
suffering, and death among those who need transplants the most. A wide variety of alternatives,
and
changes to the current system are discussed at great and detailed length, including the offering
health
insurance discounts to those who agree to donate their organs. A sober and thought-provoking
book
on a hotly-debated and emotionally charged topic, The U.S. Organ Procurement System is
strongly
recommended reading for health reform activists, as well as governmental and health industry
policy
makers.
The Crisis In America's Nursing Homes
Guy Seaton
Adverbage, Ltd.
27253 Greenhyaven Road, Hayward, CA 94542
www.nursinghomecrisis.com
0954172302 $19.95
The Crisis In America's Nursing Homes: What Are We Doing Wrong? by health care professional
and nursing home owner Guy Seaton is a sober, serious, informed and informative look at a
severe
health care crisis facing our aging nation. Written by an experienced and thoughtful author who
first
started working in nursing homes more than three decades ago, The Crisis In America's Nursing
Homes expertly surveys the manifold shortfalls of Medicare and Medicaid, and addresses the
urgent
social policy question as to why things in nursing homes are in such bad shape and what can be
done
about it. The Crisis In America's Nursing Homes is very highly recommended reading for health
care
activists, nursing home reform advocates, governmental policy makers, and anyone concerned
about
the quality of care they or their loved ones can expect for a nursing home environment.
The Poetry Shelf
Fresco
Luljeta Lleshanaku
New Directions
80 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011
0811215113 $12.95 1-212-255-0230
Ably edited and translated into English from the Albanian by Henry Israeli and others, and
enhanced
with an informed and informative introduction Peter Constantine, the poetry by Luljeta
Lleshanaku
compiled in Fresco: Selected Poetry offers a voice that is clear, strong, and remarkably apolitical
for
someone who whose family were brutally oppressed during decades of Albanian communist
regimes.
Yearly Snow: In this city the yearly snow/leaning on sparse, lonesome trees/doesn't mean a
thing./It
signifies nothing more/than the meandering of a veteran/leaning on a wooden crutch.//The same
war
story told a hundred times/the same brand of cigarette distributed by friendly hands/and those
same
eyes hovering, dark and lazy./Only that. And the dry rhythmic knocking/until his silhouette
disappears/amidst the shadows cast down by rooftops/their melting snow dripping/in terrible
slowness...
Fabulae
Joy Katz
Southern Illinois University Press
PO Box 3697, Carbondale IL 62902-3697
080932444X $12.95 1-800-346-2680
The poetry of Joy Katz blends the art of a fabulator with the art of a sculptor to create a sensual
and
impressive autobiographical poetry in Fabulae. Her poetry ranges from the comedic to the
philosophical and weaves a linguistic delight through her remarkable and memorable use of word
rhythms and imagery. The Word Wife: When the silence between them/was a new thing--a
morning
in a garden--/he took a pencil and sketched her feed./He matched her ankles/in crisp lines falling
like
wisps/of hair from a boy's first cut./The quick strokes were moths/lighting her body, the
background/white, like the word wife, first light/touching the violet's hair. The new
word/husband,
hush of a car up the street./Pigeons swallowing their tongues beneath the eaves.
Apparition Hill
Mary Ruefle
CavanKerry Press
6 Horizon Rd, #2901, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
0967885663 $14.00 cavankerrypress.org
Apparition Hill is Mary Ruefle's seventh published collection of poetry and showcases poems
completed in 1989 (some of which first appearing in such magazines as The Kenyon Review and
The Michigan Quarterly Review). A masterpiece of memorable imagery and lyrical clarity,
Apparition Hill
continues to document Mary Ruefle as a master poet. How It Is: Things begin to burgeon. The
peas
go gallivanting/in their pods. That old spring prop, birdsong, wafts/through the trees, the trees
with
their leaves lit/like the underside of the sea. We walk deep inside/and have a picnic there. In the
filtered gloss of/the forest,. pears come out of our pockets and/lunch proceeds. All this is pleasant
and I will/erase it. I will erase it because the height of insanity/demands that I do. The height of
insanity says we were/in a field under a festoon of clouds. The height of insanity/says I was not
there. The height of insanity says/I have not had a happy life. The height of insanity/says it was
snowing, insists that I say in the heaven/of February, in a porcelain snow. I will erase it./The
heaven
of February knows I was there, in the woods/on the twenty-second of April, eating. My hand
goes/to my mouth. There is horror in my eyes. How do I know?/The martinet in a boiled shirt
says it
is so./Christ, I've had a happy life! But whom am I to know?
The Gaming Shelf
Rapid Chess Improvement
Michael de la Maza
Everyman Chess
c/o Globe Pequot Press, dist.
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
1857442695 $16.95 everymanbooks.com
Rapid Chess Improvement: A Study Plan For Adult Players by chess writer and expert Michael de
la
Maza is a very solid and straightforward guide for anyone who wants to learn tips, tricks, and
techniques to swiftly improve the competitiveness of their chess game. Individual chapters address
how to organize one's thoughts, what to look for when planning a move, practical tactics, and
more
in this truly excellent, "user friendly" guide which is enhanced with several black-and-white
diagrams
to clearly illustrate sample games. Rapid Chess Improvement is a highly recommended addition to
any serious chess player's reference collection and reading list.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
3X3 Eyes: Blood Of The Sacred Demon
Yuzo Takada
Dark Horse Comics
10956 SE Main St., Milwaukie, OR 97222
1569717354 $13.95 www.darkhorse.com
3X3 Eyes: Blood Of The Sacred Demon is the fourth and latest graphic novel of the popular
manga
(Japanese comic) series by Yuzo Takada, about an immortal three-eyed demon girl who yearns to
become human and the cursed, indestructible young man with whom she shares her soul. Pai has
had
her memory and her third eye sealed away, and she is leading a normal life blissfully unaware of
who
and what she really is. Yet Yakumo is determined to reawaken her, if only because the evil forces
that seek to subvert her power can never be beaten back while she remains unaware. Fans of the
animated version will notice significant variations in the original source comic, including a
different
twist ending to the pair's battle with a ruthless marionette! Highly recommended for fans of dark
fantasy action-adventure, as are the previous three volumes: House Of Demons, Curse Of The
Gesu,
and Flight Of The Demon.
The Big O: Part 2, Issue 1
Hitoshi Ariga
Viz Comics
655 Bryant St., San Francisco, CA 94107
www.viz.com $3.50 1-800-394-3042
Deftly written and superbly drawn by Hitoshi Ariga, Part 2, issue 1 (abbreviated as 2-1) of The
Big
O comic book series concludes the "Sisters Dorothy" saga and tells how the suave and dapper
hero
of a future city, where memories are heavily guarded secrets, gained the allegiance of the android
Dorothy. Intrigue, double crosses, and a moody film noir atmosphere drawing style characterize
this
Japanese manga comic, originally created by Hajime Yatatte. This is a world in which one
upstanding, strictly honorable, yet notably eccentric man walks the balance between light and
dark,
good and evil, in a city where every living (and most nonliving) citizens have had their memories
taken and sealed away, in the wake of a past and nameless catastrophe. The Big O series is very
highly recommended for fans of Japanese science fiction manga with film noir feel.
2024
Ted Rall
NBM
555 8th Avenue, #1202, NY, NY 10018
1561632791 $16.95 nbmpublishing.com
2024 portrays a very real 21st century "neopostmodern" world run by totalitarian corporations
and
constant trade wars. Those who engage in the paramount crime of software piracy are punished
by
the state, yet there is always the threat of state-sponsored downsizing and demotion, and through
that -- death. Rall's stark, simplistic drawings present the age-old human drama without cluttering
or
getting in the way of the compelling narrative, which is both faithful to the Orwellian plot, but
presenting everything within a context that may as well be the Enron/Arthur Anderson world of
today. 2024 is an absolute "must-read" for postmodern deconstructionists, as well as anyone who
has every enjoyed or seriously studied George Orwell's "1984".
Sheba: Volume 3, Number 2
Walter Crane
Shanda Fantasy Arts
PO Box 545, Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058
$4.99 www.shandafantasyarts.net
Sheba: Volume 3, Number 2 is the latest black-and-white issue of the adventures of a mummified,
undead cat in Egyptian and world history. The complete story of Volumes 1 and 2 of this unique
and
original series (which pits Sheba against the cruelty of the wily and malicious god Seth) have been
collected in graphic novel form; Volume 3 finds Sheba in the middle of the Napoleonic era. A
rogue
doctor is grinding up mummies to create a suspect medicine for Bonaparte, and the souls in the
afterlife suffer for it -- while the forgotten gods of Egypt remain indifferent and self-absorbed! As
Sheba inexorably becomes involved, a glimpse into her memories as Queen Cleopatra's beloved
feline companion reveals a most interesting connection between her antics and the Rosetta stone.
A
clever and engaging series that observes the gods of all faiths with a thought-provoking
perspective
(and more than a touch of humor), and with a simple yet powerful artistic style that expertly tells
the
story in pictures as surely as with words, Sheba is a joy to read and especially recommended for
cat
lovers everywhere.
The Nodwick Chronicles II: Of Gods And Henchmen
Aaron Williams
Dork Storm Press
PO Box 45063, Madison, WI 53744
1930964811 $15.95 1-608-255-1348
The Nodwick Chronicles II: Of Gods And Henchmen is a side-splittingly hilarious collection of
issues 7-12 of Nodwick, a comic book satire of more traditional fantasy adventure universes and
games. Four intrepid individuals form a dangerous, death-defying, yet sometimes terminally
confused adventuring party. Each has his or her own burning desires: Yeagar the warrior fights
for
booze, bloodlust, and enough gold to pay his spiraling bar tab; Artax the wizard strives to perfect
his
craft, though his trivia-laden thirst for knowledge; Piffany the cleric gives herself wholeheartedly
to
promoting goodness, niceness, happy thoughts and fluffy kitties; while Nodwick the henchman
has
his hands full trying to survive the physically exhausting, casually cruel, rarely malevolent, but
often
very deadly labors to which Artax and Yeagar put him. Piffany has her work cut out for her,
endlessly reconstituting Nodwick from dismemberment, decapitation, digestion, disintegration,
and
much, much more. In volume two of this uproariously funny series, our unlikely protagonists
become entangled in the machinations of an evil god - a god whose vile artifacts threaten to wreak
unspeakably horrific fates upon two of their parallel and future selves. Is there a cursed existence
worse than the perpetual death and reanimation of a minimum wage employee? Read and find
out!
The Native American Shelf
Indian Basketmakers Of The Southwest
Larry Dalrymple
Museum of New Mexico Press
PO Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87504
0890133387 $29.95 1-800-249-7737
Indian Basketmakers Of The Southwest by Native American arts and crafts expert Larry
Dalrymple
is an extensive, impressive, and memorable presentation of the artfully woven baskets of
numerous
Southwestern tribes, including the Yavapi, Western and Jicarilla Apache, Ute, Navajo, Hopi, and
others. Filled from cover to cover with both black-and-white and color photographs of finely
crafted
baskets, as well as the talented Native Americans who created them, Indian Basketmakers Of The
Southwest offers an informative, in-depth look at the materials, process, and history of this
unforgettably striking art form. Also very highly recommended for Native American handcraft
enthusiasts is Larry Dalrymple's Indian Basketmakers Of California And The Great Basin ($24.95,
88 pages, 45 halftones, 45 color images, map). Very highly recommended for Native American
Studies reference collections, both Indian Basketmakers Of The Southwest and Indian
Basketmakers
Of California And The Great Basin Are available from the Museum of New Mexico Press in a
special two-volume slip-cased edition ($60.00).
The Education Shelf
Art After School
Jane Brite & Marlene Jaglinski
Community Arts Consultants, LLC
1610 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
096610210X $24.95 artafterschool.com
Drawn from experiences with "Hands on", an after school program, community organizations and
leaders, boards of directors, a cadre of staff, interns, volunteers and artists at the Walker's Point
Center for the Arts, Art After School by Jane Brite and Marlene Jaglinski is a practical guide to
establishing a community program for young people to develop their artistic skills, build
self-esteem,
and offer a constructive and positive experience especially for at-risk kids. Based on successful
experience, Art After School is packed advice for planning the program, keeping costs down,
sample art activities, and much more. Enhanced with illustrations by JoAnna Poehlmann, Art
After
School is a superbly presented and highly recommended reading for anyone looking to create a
meaningful, art-based, after-school program open to the neighborhood youth of all ages and
backgrounds.
Beyond Vocational Education
David J. Pucel
Eye on Education
6 Depot Way West, Suite 106, Larchmont, NY 10538
1930556047 $29.95 eyeoneducation.com
Beyond Vocational Education: Career Majors, Tech Prep, Schools Within Schools, Magnet
Schools
& Academics by David J. Pucel (Professor and Coordinator of the Office of Professional
Development Outreach for the Department of Work, Community, and Family Education,
University
of Minnesota) is a solid and practical guide to the varied and confusing options to those interested
in
exploring new career-oriented and technical education programs. Chapters address how to
establish
career majors, gaining community-based experiences for a school-to-work track, evaluating the
effectiveness of one's chosen educational route, and much more. Highly recommended for anyone
planning their schooling as training for a desired career, Beyond Vocational Education is a well
written and solid guide.
Money-Winning Scholarship Essays and Interviews
Gen S. Tanabe & Kelly Y. Tanabe
SuperCollege, LLC
4546 B10 El Camino Real, #281, Los Altos, CA 94022
0965755614 $17.95 supercollege.com
Collaboratively assembled and expertly written by Gen S. Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe (founders of
SuperCollege and a husband/wife team who has won more than $100,000.00 in merit-bases
scholarships), Money-Winning Scholarship Essays And Interviews is an invaluable, "reader
friendly",
practical and proven collection of 30 actual winning essays that successfully earned scholarship
money for college. A wealth of tips, tricks, techniques, advice, and useful strategies drawn from
judges and scholarship winners fill this how-to book from cover to cover and represent an
absolute
"must-read" for anyone interested in competing for scholarship funds! If you or a family member
must have financial assistance to pursue a university education, then make a serious reading of
Money-Winning Scholarship Essays And Interviews your personal priority.
The International Studies Shelf
Technology Transfer And International Production
Jin W. Cyhn
Edward Elgar Publishing
136 West Street, Suite 202, Northampton MA 01060
1840646047 $95.00
Technology Transfer And International Production: The Development Of The Electronics
Industry
In Korea is a scholarly and in-depth look at Korea's road to multinational electronics production.
Three main questions are the source of discussion: 1) How was Korea able to develop its
technology
so successfully with such a limited influx of foreign technologies and capital? 2) What is the role
of
multinational firms in the process of 'teaching' technology to firms of developing countries? 3)
How
has Korean public policy influenced its technology development? Case studies, a careful eye for
business, an analysis of the inter-business arrangement called "original equipment manufacturing"
and more puts together a candid picture for answering these three key questions. An erudite study
of
a dynamic issue, Technology Transfer And International Production is recommended for students
of
the Korean electronic industry and technological innovations.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Best Resumes And CVs For International Jobs
Ronald L. Krannich & Wendy S. Enelow
Impact Publications
9104 Manassas Drive, Suite N, Manassas Park, VA 20111
http://www.impactpublications.com
1570231834 $24.95
Best Resumes And CVs For International Jobs: Your Passport To The Global Job Market by is a
very practical guide to preparing the most attractive possible resume or curriculum vitae (CV) for
the international job of one's preference. From judging what to include or exclude in a resume, to
the
best type of language to use when composing and presenting the resume, to whether or not to
include personal information, Best Resumes And CVs For International Jobs is packed with a
wealth
of practical and effective tips, tricks, techniques to securing a position overseas. Completely "user
friendly", Best Resumes And CVs For International Jobs details what recruiters are and are not
looking for, as well as providing 86 sample resumes to use as a baseline. Highly recommended for
anyone in serious pursuit of an international career, Best Resumes And CVs For International
Jobs is
a strongly recommended addition to any personal or professional job counseling reference
collection.
International Job Finder
Daniel Lauber with Kraig Rice
Planning/Communications
7215 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
1884587100 $19.95 1-888-366-5200
Compiled and written by Daniel Lauber with the assistance of Kraig Rice, International Job
Finder:
Where The Jobs Are Worldwide is a straightforward presentation with all the facts and all the dirt
on
jobs that involving living and working abroad. Of special merit is the advice for avoiding
international job scams, adapting to the host nation's culture, and safeguarding against
anti-American
threats. 1,200 of the most effective online and offline resources for finding international jobs on all
seven continents make International Job Finder an essential and invaluable resource and reference
for anyone serious about job-hunting abroad.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Martial Arts America
Bob Orlando
Frog, Ltd./North Atlantic Books
PO Box 12327, Berkeley, CA 94712
1883319676 $14.95 1-800-337-2665
Martial Arts America: A Western Approach To Eastern Arts by Bob Orlando (martial arts expert
and founder of the Je-du-to School of Martial Arts, Denver Colorado) is a solid, insightful, "user
friendly" presentation of how martial arts are taught in America today ranging from self-defense,
to
sport, to the different challenges in training male and female students, to what a black belt really
means. A superbly presented background book and very highly recommended reading for anyone
contemplating a martial arts program, Martial Arts America warns seekers of self-defense about
what to search for and what to look out for when seeking a suitable school. If you are
contemplating
learning the martial arts in a formal program of instruction, begin your search with a careful
reading
of Bob Orlando's Martial Arts America.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Chad Boykin
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301
1581603207 $45.00 1-800-392-2400
Muay Thai Kickboxing by martial arts expert and Thai boxing coach Chad Boykin provides
kickboxing students and fans with a manual of clear, instructive, photos and descriptions
demonstrating conditioning exercises, elbow and knee strikes, punches, clenches, kicks, blocks,
and
evasion techniques. Training drills enable the reader to deliver full-force strikes and movements
with
accuracy and confidence born of the author's years of experience and expertise. Muay Thai
Kickboxing is a welcome addition to any personal, professional, or dojo reference library, but is
especially recommended reading for the novice fighter seeking information on what to expect in a
match and in need of authoritative advice on kickboxing styles and strategies.
The Travel Shelf
Great Minnesota Taverns
David K. Wright & Monica G. Wright
Trails Books
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
1931599122 $18.95 1-800-236-8088
Written by the father and daughter team of David and Monica Wright, Great Minnesota Taverns
is a
cheerful and informative guide to historic and entertaining taverns located all over the land of
10,000
lakes. From lists of Minnesota beer festivals and events, to beer publications, tavern web sites,
tavern descriptions arranged by geography, and so much more, Great Minnesota Taverns is the
ideal
reference for the Minnesota vacationer or local resident looking to enjoy the best tavern ambience
Minnesota has to offer.
The Hungry Traveler's Companion
Trude Brinley RD, LD
Travelsharp
PO Box 1129, Libertyville, IL 60048
0971325502 $14.95 1-847-367-2621
The Hungry Traveler's Companion: Your Personal Guide To Eating Right And Living Healthier
On
The Road by travel expert Trude Brinley, is a pocket-sized, health-conscious, "user friendly"
guide
written especially for the vacationing and/or business traveler whose hectic lifestyle is cutting into
his or her plans for a healthy diet. Easy-to-look-up guidelines offer basic advice on balancing one's
nutritional intake, working a regular exercise regimen into a busy schedule, how to be sure of
getting
healthy food when dining out, and a great deal more. A first-rate, easy-to-understand and valuable
book about good nutrition on the go, The Hungry Traveler's Companion will prove invaluable for
any weight and diet conscious traveler needing to eat nutritiously and wisely while on the road or
in
the air.
50 Hikes In The Lower Hudson Valley
Stella Green & H. Neil Zimmerman
Backcountry Guides
PO Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
http://www.backcountrypress.com
0881505579 $16.95
Collaboratively developed and written by Stella Green and Neil Zimmerman, 50 Hikes In The
Lower
Hudson Valley is a practical and thoroughly enjoyable guide for hikers and nature walkers with an
interest in enjoying the very best and most scenic routes in the Lower Hudson Valley area. Maps,
trail descriptions, and black-and-white photographs round out this effectively put-together, "user
friendly", and very highly recommended reference.
The Criminology Shelf
Demon Doctors
Kenneth V. Iserson, M.D.
Galen Press, Ltd.
PO Box 64400, Tucson, AZ 85728-4400
1883620295 $28.95 galenpress.com
Demon Doctors: Physicians As Serial Killers by Kenneth V. Iserson (Professor of Emergency
Medicine and Director of the Arizona Bioethics Program, University of Arizona College of
Medicine) is an informed and informative survey and study of physicians who became serial
killers.
Dr. Iverson addresses such critical questions as how doctors actually killed their patients, whether
they share any common characteristics, and if there have been many physician-killers in history.
The
first volume in a planned series, Demon Doctors profiles eight of the most heinous physician mass
murderers who violated the solemn oath to "do no harm" and exploited the patient-doctor
relationship for their own nefarious ends. Demon Doctors is recommended for Medical History,
Medical Ethics, and True Crime supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Super Searcher, Author, Scribe
Loraine Page, author; Reva Basch, editor
CyberAge Books
c/o Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
0910965587 $24.95 www.infotoday.com
Super Searcher, Author, Scribe: Successful Writers Share Their Internet Research Secrets is an
informed and informative look at the enormous impact the Internet has had on the craft of writing,
especially in its offer of a quick and easy way to search out up-to-date information on almost
anything - assuming the savvy researcher knows how to weed out the genuinely useful content
from
the hype, errors, and disinformation! Fifteen professional journalists, book authors, writing
teachers,
and literary researchers share their wisdom in finding what one needs to know quickly, efficiently,
and effectively. The additional Super Searchers Web Page features link to nearly 300 Internet
resources that have the highest recommendations. Super Searcher, Author, Scribe is
enthusiastically
recommended as a superbly presented, "user friendly" reference manual for anyone eager to
optimally exploit the 24 hour, 7 day a week easy-access wealth of informational resources that the
Internet provides.
2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Alice Pope
Writer's Digest Books
1507 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207
1582970742 $23.99 writersdigest.com
2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is a very highly useful and authoritative guide for
both aspiring authors and artists to getting their work published in the specialized area of
children's
books. From finding the best markets, to writing effectively for the age index of one's choice, to
preparing professional submissions, 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is packed from
cover to cover with solid wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques on how to stand out in a highly
competitive field. 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is an absolutely essential
reference,
especially for new writers and novice artists looking to break into the children's book market.
British Wood-Engraved Book Illustration 1904-1940
Joanna Selborne
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720
1584560592 $59.95 1-800-996-2556
Very highly recommended and informative reading for bibliophiles and students of publishing
history, British Wood-engraved Book Illustration 1904-1940: A Break With Tradition by Joanna
Selborne is a simply fascinating look at a unique graphic art and an historically important aspect of
publishing history -- the art and practice wood-engraved book illustration. From the variety of
methods that book illustrators used to transcend older nineteenth-century practices, to detailed
publishers' and print societies' archives, British Wood-engrave Book Illustration 1904-1940
presents
virtually all there is to know about this striking and specialized illustrative craft over the course of
the first four decades of the 20th Century.
The Nasty Little Writing Book
Madelyne Rovenhauer & D. W. St. John
Poison Vine Books
1393 Old Homestead Drive, Second floor, Oakland, Oregon 97462-9506
0965840786 $29.95 www.amazon.com
Written by literary agent Madelyne Simone Rovenhauer, with the assistance of D.W. St. John,
The Nasty Little Writing Book is a very special guide to writing your own book and getting
published -
with a dark, satirical twist. Not all of its sometimes cynical advice is meant to be taken literally;
many an aspiring or published author will savor a well-earned chuckle from the tongue-in-cheek
suggestions. Parody assertions such as that publishers do not remainder books before their time,
or
that the author bears no responsibility for publicity, are not to be read at face value! At the same
time, many insider "dirty little secrets" in the New York dominated publishing industry are
exposed
for all the world to see, from an expose on sentence sophistry to writing crises as a ploy. Highly
recommended as leisure reading for the experienced writer looking to enjoy a good (albeit
occassionally rueful) laugh, The Nasty Little Writing Book should be required reading for anyone
who aspires to be a "best selling" published author from one of the major publishing houses.
The Library Science Shelf
Powerful Public Relations
Rashelle S. Karp, editor
ALA Editions
PO Box 932501, Atlanta, GA 31193-2501
0838908187 $32.00 1-866-746-7252
Powerful Public Relations: A How-To Guide For Libraries is a straightforward, "user friendly"
guide
to implementing a library PR program that works. From using the World Wide Web for publicity
and relations, to developing multimedia programs that effectively promote library usage, to
crafting
brochures on a desktop computer, to planning special events, Powerful Public Relations is filled
with
a wealth of practical, applicable, and effective tips, tricks, and techniques to get the word out on
the
what a public library has to offer the community its serves and from which it must draws support
and patronage!
The Political Science Shelf
Presidential Power
From The New Deal To The New Right
Herbert S. Parmet
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
www.krieger-publishing.com
0894648373 $19.95 1-800-724-9542
Presidential Power From The New Deal To The New Right by Herbert S. Parmet (Professor
Emeritus of History, City University of New York) is a informed and informative political analysis
of
the growth of presidential power in the twentieth century, ranging from the depression-era New
Deal of Franklin Roosevelt through the administration of President Bill Clinton. Views drawn
directly from the White House are expertly combined with extensive research and relevant
documents to make for a solidly informational presentation and inherently fascinating reading, as
Professor Parmet traces a path through history, pointing to the advantages and the pitfalls for
presidential power in the future. Presidential Power From The New Deal To The New Right is
highly recommended for academic Political Science supplemental reading lists and reference
collections.
The World History Shelf
No Foreign Bones In China
Peter Stursberg
The University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta T6G
088864387X $29.95 ualberta.ca/~uap
No Foreign Bones In China: Memoirs Of Imperialism And Its Ending is a fascinating narrative of
life
in China as seen through the eyes of a British colonial family, the Shaws. This was a family who
witnessed the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, two world wars, and the rise of Mao. Yet
eventually in a fervent and chaotic climate of fanatical Chinese nationalism, the Shaws were
expelled
(as were so many other foreigners). This rejection by the Chinese authorities even extended to the
bones of westerners in their graves. An eye-opening, personal, and memorable look at a great land
and its people, No Foreign Bones In China is compelling, informative, and highly recommended
reading for students of 20th Century Chinese history.
Encyclopedia Of The Wars Of The Roses
John A. Wagner
ABC CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
1851093583 $75.00 1-800-368-6868
Very strongly recommended for both school and community library historical reference
collections,
Encyclopedia Of The Wars Of The Roses by historian and educator John A. Wagner is a thorough
and informatively presented historical account of the grueling war of the fifteenth century between
the House of York and the House of Lancaster that came to be known as the "War of the Roses".
These were two factions of the British aristocracy who shed a great deal of blood in political
intrigues and armed confrontations as they strove for the power to rule England. Entries are
arranged in "user friendly" A-to-Z format giving detailed information on the battles, historical
figures, key events, and more for a prolonged civil war that became a engaging subject for
Shakespeare plays and Hollywood movies.
Understanding The Cold War
Adam B. Ulam
Transaction Publishers
390 Campus Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873
0765808854 $29.95 1-888-999-6778
Written by Adam B. Ulam (1922-2000) an erudite professor emeritus of Harvard University,
Understanding The Cold War: A Historian's Personal Reflections, is both an engaging,
informative
examination of the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and a an intimate, candid confession of how
the
world-changing effects of the Cold War personally affected his family. Vividly written and tracing
a
personal legacy in the post World War II world, Understanding The Cold War offers the reader a
different perspective on history, embracing the microcosmic as well as the world-spanning shape
of
events.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Environmentally Induced Illnesses
Thomas Kerns
McFarland & Company
Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
0786408278 $39.95 1-800-253-2187
There are a growing number of illnesses which are chemically induced from long-term, low-dose
exposure to toxicants around the world, and Thomas Kerns' Environmentally Induced Illnesses
covers the ethical dimension of managing environmental health and such toxicants, from perfumes
to
solvents. The latest medical literature on chronic health effects from such exposure is presented,
along with recommendations for overall public and social policy changes. Environmentally
Induced
Illnesses is a far-reaching guide which blends both risk assessment and human rights issues under
one cover.
Taking Care Of The Change
Lennie Martin & Pam Jung
Delmar/Thomson Learning
P.O. Box 15015, Albany, NY 12212-5015
0766832767 $14.95 www.Delmar.com
Collaborative written by family nurse practitioner Lennie Martin and freelance writer and herbalist
Pam Jung, Taking Care Of The Change: A Holistic Approach To The Three Phases Of
Menopause
covers both the physical and emotional sides of adjusting to the onset of menopause in older
women.
From coping with hormone changes and getting screened for ovarian cancer, to weathering stress,
making a spiritual journey, and adopting a new archetype (alchemist, Queen, Wise Woman, etc.)
for
oneself, Taking Care Of The Change is thorough, personable, informative, and highly
recommended
reading that speaks directly to a universal women's health issue.
The Philosophy Shelf
Infinity
Thomas P. Ehrenzeller
Noble House
8019 Belair Road, Suite 10, Baltimore, Maryland 21236
1561677078 $24.95 1-800-873-2003
Infinity: A New Perspective On Man's Destiny In The Universe is a fascinating treatise by Thomas
P.
Ehrenzeller (founder of the Association to Unite the Democracies and board member of the
World
Federalist Association) on the philosophy of infinity and the phenomena of infinite thinking. From
astrophysics and the solar system, to human government and world democracy, Infinity embraces
a
uniquely holistic view upon the several and diverse mysteries that embody the man and cosmos.
Infinity is accessible, "reader friendly", and highly recommended for students and non-specialist
general readers with an interest in philosophy.
The Unity Of William James's Thought
Wesley Cooper
Vanderbilt University Press
VU Station B, 351813, Nashville, TN 37235-1813
0826513875 $39.95 1-800-627-7377
The Unity Of William James's Thought by Wesley Cooper (Professor of Philosophy, University of
Alberta, Edmonton, Canada) is a uniquely presented survey and an engaging examination of the
philosophical works of eclectic personality and pioneering philosophy of William James. Professor
Cooper rejects the commonly held view that James' philosophy was fragmented, countering that
there is indeed a logical system and doctrine to be found in James' writings and legacy.
Epistemological, religious, and pragmatic matters are analyzed and discussed in this scholarly and
persuasively argued treatise. The Unity Of William James's Thought is a welcome and scholarly
contribution to History of Philosophy supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
The Economics Shelf
Economics For The Impatient
C. A. Turner
Clearwater Publishing Company
PO Box 778, Broomfield, Colorado 80038
www.clearwaterpublishing.com
0962781517 $12.95
Economics For The Impatient by C. A. Turner is a no-nonsense guide that condenses basic
economics into simple, easy-to-understand terms that anyone can understand. In Turner's mind,
capitalism is a kind of "ordered anarchy". Individual chapters address the various virtues and flaws
of capitalism, including the free market and its problems, taxing/spending/borrowing (a.k.a. fiscal
policy), governmental tinkering in the economy, and much more. Economics For The Impatient is
enthusiastically recommended as a superbly written book which is highly accessible for young
people
just beginning to learn and move past the value of a dollar, as well as ideal for middle-aged folks
struggling to remember one word of what their economics teacher said back in high school, plus
anyone else in need of a quick and readily absorbed economic primer.
Government Failure
Gordon Tullock, et al.
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20001
1930865201 $9.95 www.cato.org
Collaboratively written by American economists Gordon Tullock, Gordon Brady, and British
economist Arthur Seldon, Government Failure: A Primer In Public Choice is a cold, unforgiving
look at governmental economic policies, ranging from how American special interest groups
lobby
reap enormous and destructive favors, to the manifold disasters that have come from British
governmental interventions in the economy. A caution about he concentration of power promoted
by the European Union rounds out this stark, scholarly, and persuasive treatise. Also available in
hardcover (193086521X, $18.95), Government Failure is strongly recommended reading for
students of Economics and Political Science.
The Computer Shelf
Programming Visual Basic For Palm OS
Matthew Holmes, et al.
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
0596002009 $39.95 1-800-998-9938
Collaboratively written by computer experts Matthew Holmes, Patrick Burton, and Roger Knoell,
Programming Visual Basic for Palm OS is a solid and reliable programmer's guide to designing
effective applications, transferring data to the PDA, building security through data encryption, and
much more. Focusing especially on using AppForge to write programs, Visual Basic for Palm OS
also covers SQL databases, Piedmont, and a great deal more. Step-by-step instructions, sample
programs, excellent diagrams and comprehensible flowcharts make Programming Visual Basic for
Palm OS a first-class reference and a highly recommended self-teaching tool.
.NET and COM
Adam Nathan
Sams Publishing
201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis, IN 46290
067232170X $59.99 www.mcp.com
The focus of .NET and COM: The Complete Interoperability Guide is on COM Interoperability,
and
the heart of the discussion is broken down by computer expert Adam Nathan into six parts: Using
COM Components In .NET Applications; Using .NET Components in COM Applications;
Designing Good .NET Framework Components for COM Clients; Designing Good COM
Components for .NET Framework Clients; Platform Invocation Services (P/ Invoke); COM+ and
DCOM in the .NET Framework. The scope of .NET and COM includes all aspects of using
"unmanaged code" in the .NET Framework. Technologies built on top of COM Interoperability
are
also presented including: Interoperability of Windows Forms Controls and ActiveX controls;
Interoperability with COM+; and Interoperability with Distributed COM (DCOM). Although
Platform Invocation Services is a separate technology from COM Interoperability, there are many
areas of overlap, so including it in .NET and COM is a natural fit. All of these technologies are a
core part of the Common Language Runtime and .NET Framework, and will likely be used not
only
as the path of migration for existing software projects, but for brand new software development
for
the next several years. .NET and COM is a highly recommended instructional and reference for
intermediate level users. 1608pp.
SCWCD Exam Study Kit
Hanumant Deshmukh & Jignesh Malavia
Manning Publications
209 Bruce Park Av, Greenwich CT 06830
1930110596 $44.95 www.manning.com
Collaboratively developed and written by Java experts Hanumant Deshmukh and Jignesh Malavia,
SCWCD Exam Study Kit is an extensive book and CD combination created especially to prepare
for
the Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam. All the exam topics are covered in depth,
from
exception handling to security, design patterns, and much more. 120 review questions and a quick
prep section for a last-minute refresher round out this excellent study guide highly recommended
not
only for SCWCD exam takers, but for anyone intending to put their exam credentials to good use
-
the SCWCD Exam Study Kit doubles as a solid reference for dedicated programmers. If you are
preparing for the SCWCD exam, then you need to secure a copy of the SCWCD Exam Study Kit
from Manning Publications!
The Book Of SAX
W. Scott Means & Michael A. Bodie
No Starch Press
555 De Haro Street, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1886411778 $29.95 www.nostarch.com
Collaboratively written by W. Scott Means (one of the original developers of OS/2 1.1 and
Windows NT) and Michael A. Bodie (Chief Architect for Enterprise Web Machines) The Book
Of
SAX: The Simple API For XML is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to the Simple API for
XML or SAX - what it is, how to get it, building and using applications with it, interfacing with
the
error handler, namespace support, differences between SAX 1.0 and 2.0, and much more. A
highly
practical resource, filled with practical tips, easy-to-understand instructions and sample code for
SAX users of all experience levels, The Book Of SAX will prove to be an invaluable and highly
appreciated instructional reference.
Illustrator 10 Shop Manual
Steve Kurth
New Riders
201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis, IN 46290
0735711763, $45.00 newriders.com
Steve Kurth's Illustrator 10 Shop Manual is the only pure reference for Adobe Illustrator and it
includes an exhaustive, "user friendly" cross-referencing of related functions and topics. Illustrator
10 Shop Manual comes in two parts: pure reference and extensive appendices. The main text
covers
every aspect of the Illustrator X interface, following the same structure established for the
Photoshop 6 Shop Manual. Illustrator 10 Shop Manual is a welcome and invaluable contribution
to
the Adboe Illustrator reference shelf and is especially recommended for the novic.
Adobe Acrobat 5 Master Class
Pattie Belle Hastings, et al.
Peachpit Press
1249 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
0201748835 $45.00 www.peachpit.com
Collaboratively developed and written by Adobe experts Pattie Belle Hastings, Bjorn Akselsen,
and
Sandee Cohen, Adobe Acrobat 5 Master Class: Interactivity and Multimedia for PDF a thorough,
professionally produced guide to every aspect of creating, enhancing, viewing, and using PDF
work
files to create high-quality, professional-looking documents on the computer using Adobe
Acrobat
5. Adobe Acrobat 5 Master Class is a first-rate, comprehensive, indispensable book and CD-ROM
combination and highly recommended for Adobe Acrobat users at all skill and experience
levels.
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2600 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
1-800-722-4726
Two new titles from Osborne are especially recommended for personal and professional computer
instructional and reference collections. Walter Glenn's Windows XP Tips & Techniques
(0072223340; 512 pages; $39.99), provides hundreds of solutions that can be put to use
immediately, Windows XP Tips & Techniques includes useful, time-and-effort shortcuts and little
known but invaluable navigation tips, as well as coverage of more advanced topics including
networking and media creation. How To Do Everything With PowerPoint 2002 by Ellen
Finkelstein
(0072223979; 432 pages; $24.99), is completely "user friendly" solutions-packed guide illustrates
how to create high-quality, attention-getting, impressive, PowerPoint presentations quickly and
easily by effectively using text, graphics and multimedia. In addition, How To Do Everything
With
PowerPoint 2002 also includes useful tips on delivering any presentation like a pro!
Mac OS X
Brian Proffitt& Bill von Hagen
Premier Press
36 South Pennsylvania Street, Suite 610, Indianapolis, IN 46204
1931841446 $39.99 1-800-428-7267
Mac OS X: Power User's Guide by Macintosh computer expert Brad Miser is a highly practical
and
comprehensive guide to the basics of getting the most out of the Mac OS X system. Specifically
covering version Mac OS X version 10.1, this invaluable instructional reference has everything
from
upgrading and installing Mac OS X to setting preferences, printing, Internet access, AppleScript,
and much more. Black-and-white screenshots illustrate step-by-step "walk through" instructions
guide users of all experience levels in the most user-friendly possible way. A first-rate basic, "user
friendly" reference, Max OS X is a welcome and highly recommended addition to any Mac
enthusiast's reference shelf.
The Architecture Shelf
Florence: The City And Its Architecture
Richard Goy
Phaidon Press
180 Varick St., 14th floor, NY, NY 10014
0714839116 $75.00 1-877-742-4366
Florence: The City And Its Architecture by architect and architectural historian Richard Goy is an
astounding, profusely illustrated coffee table book showcasing the architectural majesty of this
proud
Italian city. Filled from cover to cover with superb color photographs of some of Florence's most
eye-catching, stately, and historical treasures of architectural excellence, the extensive and
informative text takes the reader on a memorable tour through the city as well as its architectural
history. Florence: The City And Its Architecture is an enthusiastically recommended addition to
any
academic Architectural History collection, and would make a superb choice as a Memorial
Acquisition title for public library systems as well.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Graphic Artist
Penny Fowler
Pomegranate Communications
Box 6099, Rohnert Park, CA 94927
0764920170 $30.00 pomegranate.com
Frank Lloyd Wright: Graphic Artist is an informative and memorable portrayal of Frank Lloyd
Wright, the innovations in graphics and the aesthetics of his interior design work that arose out of
his pioneering architectural accomplishments. Fine color illustrations and reproductions of his
conceptual drawings ornament and enhance this solid, detail-filled, meticulous and "reader
friendly"
study. Frank Lloyd Wright: Graphic Artist is a welcome contribution to the growing library of
American Architectural Studies, and is especially recommended reading for connoisseurs of
Wright's
artwork created in conjunction with his ground breaking architectural accomplishments.
Fences & Gates
Timothy O. Bakke
Creative Homeowner
24 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
1580110940 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Fences & Gates: Plan, Design, Build is a straightforward, no-nonsense, "user friendly" guide to
planning, designing, and building aesthetic and practical enclosures for one's own property. More
than 400 full color photographs clearly illustrate step-by-step how-to instructions for eleven
complete fence projects in wood, metal, and vinyl in this fine reference for do-it-yourself creators
of
all skill levels. Readers will learn how to layout fences on flat or sloped ground, how to install
solid
posts to support the fence, how to build curved fences, how to design and install the classic picket
fence, how to design and build with decorative lattice, and how to finish and maintain fences. Also
highly recommended "do-it-yourself" titles from Deck Designs (#277369); Creative Homeowner
Is
Decks (#277162); Yard & Garden Furniture: Plans & Step-By-Step Projects (#277462); Gazebos
&
Other Outdoor Structures (#27713); What's In Style: Decks (#277183).
The Parenting Shelf
The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Elizabeth Pantley
Contemporary Books
Two Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10121
0071381392 $14.95 1-800-722-4726
Elizabeth Pantley's The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep Through
the
Night is a "user friendly" ten-step program written especially for the sleepless parents of crying
infants. From taking precautions against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; to avoiding linking a
baby's
sleep patterns; to sucking or being held; to simply balancing one's schedule to cope with the
developing body and interspersed sleep habits of a newborn, The No-Cry Sleep Solution is an
absolute "must" for any parent coping with an infant's restless and fussy night.
Sixteen Is Too Young To Drive
Donna Crossman & Richard Crossman
Footnote Publishing
16 Harmon Road, Scotia, NY 12302
0971862109 $15.95 1-877-557-0575
Collaborative written by Donna and Richard Crossman, Sixteen Is Too Young To Drive: Taking
Control When Your Teen's Behind-The-Wheel is a sobering book, written on the reflection that
teenagers today are four times as likely as adults to have a motor vehicle accident, and more teens
are likely to die in a car accident than from a drug overdose. Offering a profile test to determine
whether one's teenager is ready to accept the responsibility of driving, a compare and contrast of
different types of driver education, handling ground rules and misbehavior when an automobile is
involved, Sixteen Is Too Young To Drive is potentially life saving reading for the parents.
A Grandmother's Guide To Extended Babysitting
Ruth Meyer Brown, M.A.
Capital Books
Box 605, Herndon, Virginia 20172-0605
1892123703 $16.95 1-800-758-3756
A Grandmother's Guide To Extended Babysitting by retired teacher and school administrator
Ruth
Meyer Brown is a solid, practical, "reader friendly" handbook to the art and craft of looking after
young ones -- and was specifically written for the older caregiver of young children. From recipes
and menus, to handling emergencies, to babysitting stints that range in length from night to
summer
months, A Grandmother's Guide To Extended Babysitting is packed from cover to cover with
useful
advice, illustrative vignettes, and practical tips. If you are charged with the care and supervision of
grandchildren, nieces or nephews, then you need to read Ruth Meyer Brown's A Grandmother's
Guide To Extended Babysitting!
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
The World's Greatest Wingshooting Destinations
Chris Dorsey
Sycamore Island Books
7077 Winchester Cir., Boulder, CO 80301
1581602944 $74.95 sycamoreisland.com
The World's Greatest Wingshooting Destinations by Chris Dorsey (editor-in-chief of "Sports
Afield", American's oldest outdoor magazine, and co-host of the "Sports Afield on Assignment"
television series) is a marvelously presented, global tour of truly grand sporting locations ranging
from Argentina and the Czech Republic, to Denmark and Zimbabwe. Filled from cover-to-cover
with the truly beautiful, full color photography of Penny Meakin, and packed with advice, tips,
experiences and more for fowl hunters everywhere, The World's Greatest Wingshooting
Destinations is a superb giftbook for game bird hunters and a welcome addition to any personal or
professional hunting and travel guide reference collection.
Alaska Rainbows
Larry Tullis
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
1571882510 $19.95 amatobooks.com
Alaska Rainbows: Fly-fishing For Trout, Salmon, & Other Alaskan Species by experienced guide
and angler Larry Tullis offers a wealth of "user friendly" information about Alaskan rainbow trout,
salmon, and other game fish species common to the Alaskan wilderness. Ranging from their habits
and foods to optimal fly patterns and fishing tips, tricks, as well as proven techniques designed
specifically to capture them for delicious feasting, the information presented is accurate,
authoritative, comprehensive, and practical. Eighteen fly plates and a fly-pattern chart round out
this
superbly presented, tell-all guide for fly fishers interested in making the most their expeditions to
Alaskan waters.
Castwork
Kirk D. Deeter & Andrew W. Steketee
Liz Steketee, photographer
Willow Creek Press
PO Box 147, Minocqua, WI 54548
157223508X $40.00 1-800-850-9453
The collaborative effort of writers Kirk Deeter, Andrew Steketee, and photographer Liz Steketee,
Castwork: Reflections Of Fly Fishing Guides And The American West is a unique and remarkable
book about thirteen people who intimately know the best fly-fishing for thirteen different
American
rivers. Wonderfully illustrated with black/white photographs throughout, and featuring candid
portraits of the people who know and love fishing as a true joy in life, Castwork is a fine
coffee-table
book for devoted anglers that is as much fun to browse through as it is to learn from. Castwork is
especially recommended for anyone setting forth to fish the waters of the Bighorn River,
Colorado
River, Snake River, San Juan River, Missouri River, Silver Creek, Yellowstone River, South
Platte
River, Green River, Beaverhead River, Roaring Fork River, or Henry's Fork of the Snake
River.
Autumn Moons & Whitetail Dreams
Michael Duarte
Safari Press
15621 Chemical Lane, Bldg. B, Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1506
1571571094 $35.00 www.safaripress.com
Autumn Moons & Whitetail Dreams: Portraits Of The American Deer Hunter by hunting and
trapping expert Michael Duarte is a fascinating, engaging, anecdotal, occasional humorous, and
always informative chronicle of what it means to hunt the whitetail deer. Duarte ranges from the
joy
of experiencing nature to the hot-blooded thrill of the hunt itself. A profound and insightful
compendium of reflections on the phenomena of hunting, and an emotional memoir brimming with
personal experiences, Autumn Moons & Whitetail Dreams is welcome and rewarding reading for
anyone who has ever taken rifle or camera and gone in search of the whitetail deer!
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