We Need To Talk About Kevin
Lionel Shriver
Counterpoint Press/Perseus, dist.
387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
1582432678 $25.00 1-800-242-7737
Novelist Lionel Shriver brings a personal touch and drama to headline news as he presents the
point of view of a parent whose child has killed others in a spate of high school violence in We
Need To Talk About Kevin. Eva's son murdered seven of his fellow classmates; Eva probes her
own downfalls and involvements as she tells of her son's upbringing through a series of
introspective letters. Intense drama.
Dover Publications, Inc.
31 East 2nd St, Mineola, NY 11501
1-800-223-3130 www.amazon.com
Lewis Spence's History Of Atlantis (048-6427102, $10.95) covers the romantic possibilities of
Atlantis by an author who wrote five books on the topic this being considered his best. H.A.R.
Gibb's Damascus Chronicle Of The Crusades (048-6425193, $14.95) provides a colorful survey
of the region just before the invasion of the Crusaders, using written documentation and oral
reports as a foundation for presenting Arab history to Western readers. DeLacy O'Leary's Arabic
Thought And Its Place In History (0486427625, $16.95) provides a rich history of Eastern and
Western philosophy's different developments, and how cultural transmissions between the two
affected cultural evolution. Dover's arts strengths lie in its books on costuming and illustration:
Lou Darvas' You Can Draw Cartoons (0486426-044, $10.95) provides a professional cartoonist's
tips on the field and topic-specific cartoon creations, while James T.D. Kendrick's Druids And
Druidism (0486427196, $11.95) documents Druidic culture from its earliest times, Charles
Squire's Celtic Myth And Legend (0486-425118, $14.95) captures the legends of Celtic kings and
saints in a title which blends history and myth; and W.Y. Evans-Wentz's Fairy-faith In Celtic
Countries (0486425223, $18.95) tells of elfin fairy folk legends across Celtic lands, reproducing a
1911 classic. Robinson Planche's Illustrated Dictionary Of Historic Costume (0486423239,
$34.95) packs in thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the countries of Europe in a
hearty reference spanning nearly 2,000 years of fashion history.
Cultivation Of Whiteness
Warwick Anderson
Basic Books
387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
0465003052 $45.00 basicbooks.com
The Cultivation Of Whiteness: Science, Health, And Racial Destiny in Australia is a
region-specific, college-level collection which is strong in anthropology and which Australian or
multicultural studies will find to be a revealing survey of science and racial destiny. In 19th
century Australia doctors were the main commentators on race and biological differences this
examines their perceptions of racism and differences between whites and other cultures, using the
foundation of science and medicine as a basis for surveying and even experimenting upon other
peoples. An eye-opening set of revelations.
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-800-462-6420 www.amazon.com
Renee Winegarten's Accursed Politics (1566634997, $27.50) offers a fine presentation on French
women writers and politics between 1715-1850. Blending biography with literary insights and
interpret-ations, this follows the efforts and achievements of French women of the times, from the
life of Germaine de Stael, born into politics and an influential writer, to George Sand, whose
controversial novels helped change the status of women. Especially recommended for
college-level classes in French history and culture. Robert Thomas Fallon's A Theatergoer's Guide
To Shakespeare (156663508X, $18.95) provides a revealing window to Shakespeare's time,
examining the most frequently staged plays scene by scene, and others act by act, in chapters
designed to be absorbed in one half-hour setting or so. Insights on characterization, settings, and
plots are meant to enhance an appreciation of Shakespeare, not just to interpret or explain it. For
an observational analysis suitable for actors, choose Louis Fantasia's Instant Shakespeare
(1566635039, $14.95), which expands and refines works for performers, directors and teachers at
all levels of experience. Instructors are taught various methods for demystifying Shakespeare and
performing his plays in new, original manners.
Reflections On The Neches
Geraldine Ellis Watson
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
1574411608 $37.95 unt.edu/untpress
Deftly written by Geraldine Ellis Watson (a plant ecologist and former ranger for the National
Park Service), Reflections On The Neches is an absorbing memoir of a past childhood as well as
a commentary upon the natural and social history of the Neches (one of the last "wild"
rivers in Texas, just now being subjected to dams) region of the Big Thicket country. A moving
and insightful reflection of the ecology and the natural beauty of the land itself, Reflections On
The Neches is informed and informative reading, and highly recommended to students of Natural
History in general, and the Neches River Valley country in particular.
The American Family
H.W. Wilson Company
950 University Ave , Bronx, NY 10452
0824210204 $45.00 1-800-367-6770
The American Family is part of the H.W. Wilson Company's "The Reference Shelf 2003" series
for academic and community library collections. This 182 page reference is comprised of
twenty-five scholarly articles plus abstracts of additional articles and a bibliography of sources.
The focus is upon the diversity of contemporary American family lifestyles including homes led by
divorced or single parents, stepfamilies, interfaith and interracial marriages, gay partnerships,
childless couples, the traditional nuclear family, an other domestic structures. Also covered are
such family relevant issues as reproductive technologies and the emerging controversy of
reproduction by cloning. The American Family is a seminal, timely, and invaluable contribution to
academic, govern-mental, and professional demographic reference resources.
The Cook's Companion
Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen
Barron's
250 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge NY 11788
0764158167 $16.95 1-800-645-3476
The Cook's Companion provides a very basic, step-by-step guide to techniques for slicing
vegetables, making basic sauces and stocks, storing ingredients and using them properly: as such,
The Cook's Companion makes the perfect beginner's guide for cooks who want to use proper
techniques. A lay-flat comb binding with hardcover over makes it easy to both locate on a shelf
and use in the kitchen, while a wealth of color photos provides plenty of visual
reinforcement.
A Visit With The Tomboy Bride
Duane A. Smith
Western Reflections Publishing Co.
219 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401
www.westernreflectionspub.com
1890437875 $12.95 1-800-993-4490
Wonderfully illustrated with superbly vintage black-and-white photographs, A Visit With The
Tomboy Bride: Harriet Backus & Her Friends is an impressive and inherently interesting
collection of the correspondence that took place between Harriet Fish Backus (author of the
classic book "Tomboy Bride") and Colorado historian Duane A. Smith. Delving into the
adventures of Harriet's life, and exploring a unique picture of an era gone by in the rugged San
Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, A Visit With The Tomboy Bride is a unique and
enthusiastically recommended contribution to Colorado History reading lists and library
collections.
Happily Ever After
Meliss Bunce
August House
Box 3223, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
0874836743 $14.95 1-800-284-8784
Relationships are rough, and sources of insight and support are in constant demand. Happily Ever
After gathers folktales meant to impart relationship basics and wisdom to adults, presenting an
accessible set of folk stories with insights into marriage and commitment. The perfect wedding
gift!
D.A.P.
155 6th Ave., New York NY 10013
1-800-338-2665 www.amazon.com
Two outstanding art titles are highly recommended picks for art library collections. Daniel
Abadie's Magritte (189102-4663, $45.00) provides an outstanding showcase of Magritte's works,
accompanying an exhibition highlighting his works. Paintings, drawings, and collages as well as
photos capture the range of his pieces from 1925 to 1967, with each page sporting a fine bordered
color reproduction of his works. Introductory articles survey Magritte's life, times, persona and
achievements. Sugimoto: Architecture (189102454X, $55.00) also accompanies an exhibition of
works, this providing an oversized format to accompany full-sized black and white plates of
Sugimoto's architectural achievements. Students of Japanese art in particular will welcome
introductory articles which provide history and perspective on not only his achievements, but
Japanese architecture in particular. Hatje Cantz's Alfred Kubin: Die Sammlung Leopold
Collection (3775712623) provides a bilingual German/American overview of Kubin, who
demonstrated a talent for drawing at an early age and soon found himself immersed in the art
world. Beautiful full-page duotone reproductions of his drawings accompany a survey of his early
influences and his achievements. Hatje Cantz and Marie-Jo Lafontaine's Babylon Babies
(3775791191) is presented in multi-lingual edition to survey photos and portraits of teens and
youth reflecting on world conditions and social change. All present different faces to the camera;
each are accompanied by a reflection in their native tongue. All are outstanding specialized works
worthy of an art library collection.
Roget's Descriptive Word Finder
Barbara Kipfer, Ph.D.
F&W Publications Inc.
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
1582971706 $24.99 1-800-289-0963
Roget's Descriptive Word Finder blends a dictionary and thesaurus devoted exclusively to
adjectives, offering thousands of descriptions for people, places and things and presenting a theme
organization which brings related words together. There are over five hundred entries which are
designed to appeal both as quick references and as browsing material.
Workman Publishing Company
708 Broadway, 6th Fl., NY, NY 10003
www.workman.com www.amazon.com
What's different about the set offered by David Schiller In All-American Carioke (07611130683
$14.95)? It's the ultimate cd/book blend designed for rousing sing-alongs in the car and not just
for kids. The entire family will relish the variety here, which includes classic folk songs such as
Day-O and Red River Valley to the Star-Spangled Banner and Proud Mary. The lyrics and
booklets designed for both back and front-seat passengers makes this a real treat. Bonnie
Timmons' Hold Your Horses (07611115366, $10.95) provides hilarious commentary blended
with practical wisdom for horse fans, commenting on everything from frequency of horse shoe
buying (and expense!) to assessing breeds and dispositions. The cartoons are zany and hilarious
the perfect gift for that horse person who 'has everything'.
The Dane County Farmer's Market
Mary Carpenter with Quentin Carpenter
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
0299184641 $19.95 1-800-621-2736
Written by Mary Carpenter with the collaborative assistance of Quentin Carpenter (veteran
vendors at the Dane County Farmer's Market since the year 1983), The Dane County Farmer's
Market: A Personal History brings together black-and-white photographs, oral histories,
anecdotes, insider's tips, recipes, and more concerning this engaging tradition of commerce,
confusion, fun and fresh food. A warm and inviting testimonial and celebration, The Dane County
Farmers' Market is a unique and welcome contribution to personal reading lists and Wisconsin
Historical Studies library collections.
Flyfisher's Guide To Wisconsin
John G. Motoviloff
Wilderness Adventures Press, Inc.
45 Buckskin Road, Belgrade, MT 59714
1932098003 $28.95 1-800-925-3339
Accessibly written and arranged by experienced outdoorsman and writer John Motoviloff, the
Flyfisher's Guide To Wisconsin is a very knowledgeable and quite handy guide to over 250 of the
best fly-fishing waters in Wisconsin ranging from the Kickapoo River to the American Legion
State Forest. The fish species range from Rainbow Trout, to Coho Salmon, to Smallmouth Bass,
to Northern Pike, and a great many other warmwater denizens. Extensive maps, directions,
advice, practical tips, recommendations for fly shops and sporting goods, and more, combine to
make Flyfisher's Guide To Wisconsin an enthusiastically recommended "quick reference" resource
for Wisconsin anglers. Wisconsin libraries should have a copy of the Flyfisher's Guide To
Wisconsin in their Hunting/Fishing collections.
Where Are They Buried?
Tod Benoit
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
151 West 19th St., New York, NY 10011
1579122876 $14.99 www.amazon.com
Where Are They Buried? How Did They Die?: Fitting Ends And Final Resting Places Of The
Famous, Infamous, And Noteworthy is a unique anthology of information concerning the deaths
and final resting places of more than 450 memorable historical and cultural figures ranging from
Elvis Presley and River Phoenix, to John Dillinger, Thomas Edison, Ernest Hemmingway, Bob
Marley, and 444 more! Each famous individual's demise is succinctly recounted, and accompanied
by precise directions for reaching the cemetery where they are buried, as well as relevant
information on paying memorial respect to that particular person's gravesite.
Ancient Egyptian Wisdom For The Internet
Anna Mancini
University Press of America Inc.
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
www.univpress.com
0761823786 $28.00 1-800-462-6420
Ancient Egyptian Wisdom For The Internet: Ancient Egyptian Justice And Ancient Roman Law
Applied To The Internet by Anna Mancini is a unique resource that applies the codes of ancient
Egyptian justice and Roman law to the conditions of the present-day Internet and the growing
phenomena of the World Wide Web. In our modern, technological era where complex grey areas
abound, Ancient Egyptian Wisdom For The Internet reaches deep into the past for answers to
information development and distribution that have withstood the millennia. Ancient Egyptian
Wisdom For The Internet is a thoughtful and thought-provoking manifesto, and offers
much-needed
and timely ideas from antiquity in dealing with contemporary informational issues and concerns
for the 21st Century.
The Guns Of The Gunfighters
Doc O'Meara
Krause Publications
700 East State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
0873494334 $34.99 www.krause.com
The Guns Of The Gunfighters: Lawmen, Outlaws & Hollywood Cowboys by firearms historian
and expert Doc O'Meara, is a meticulous and detailed survey of the weaponry carried by some of
the most famous (and infamous) gunmen of the Wild West and the silver screen, including Wyatt
Earp, Annie Oakley, Roy Rogers, and many, many more. Black-and-white photographs, extensive
attention to detail, and a wealth of hidden gun lore make The Guns Of The Gunfighters a superb
giftbook for gun buffs, Western American history enthusiasts, and those having a special interest
in Hollywood portrayals of the Old West.
This historical survey of the Queen Mother of Great Britain is intended as a tribute to her life as
much as a biographical coverage, and covers her various challenges and contributions as the
queen. Many full-page color photos accompany this survey of her life, making for a fine coffee
table edition or as an anglophile keepsake.
Mrs. Robert E. Lee
John Perry
Multnomah Books
PO Box 1720, Sisters, OR 97759
1590521374 $14.99 1-800-929-0910
Mrs. Robert E. Lee: The Lady Of Arlington by author and biographer John Perry is the absorbing
life story of Mary Custis Lee, the proud, patriotic, articulate and passionate woman, who was the
great-granddaughter of Martha Washington, and who married Robert E. Lee, military leader the
Southern forces during the American Civil War. Mary Custis Lee's dynamic life, including the
stoic weathering of years of separation from her husband, the loss of two of her children, her
abiding faith in God, and more, are expertly chronicled in this superbly written and highly
recommended account.
King Edward II
Roy Martin Haines
McGill-Queen's University Press
3430 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3A 1X9
0773524320 $65.00 1-800-387-0141
Roy Martin Haines is a life member Clare Hall, Cambridge University, a fellow of the Society of
Antiquaries, and the author of numerous scholarly works concerning British history. In King
Edward II: His Life, His Reign, And Its Aftermath, 1284-1330, Haines presents a scholarly,
exhaustive, painstakingly researched, in-depth, and authoritative account of the days and rule of
Edward of Caernarfon (1284-1327). King Edward II inherited a war with Scotland, yet his lack of
skill in the art of war would eventually precipitate Scotland's independence. Ultimately, Edward
would also become the first anointed king of England to be dethroned since Ethelred in 1013.
King Edward II is an informed, informative, and very highly recommended contribution to
personal and academic British History & Biography reference collections.
My Life With Regis And Joey
Trustin Howard
Seven Locks Press
PO Box 25689, Santa Ana, CA 92799
0974076007 $17.95 1-800-354-5348
Wonderfully written by Trustin Howard (an accomplished television script writer and a close
friend of celebrated game show host Regis Philbin), My Life With Regis And Joey And Practically
Everyone Else is a insider's revelation offer the reader an informed and informative look inside the
world of the backstage world of Hollywood stars. My Life With Regis And Joey is packed from
cover to cover with memorable moments, tips for young writers and stand-up comics,
unforgettable glimpses of celebrity life, and so much more. A lively, candid, involving tell-all, My
Life With Regis And Joey is enthusiastically recommended for anyone who remembers those
glory days of broadcast television before the onset of cable, satellite, VCRs, and TIVOs.
Predators, Prey, And Other Kinfolk
Dorothy Allred Solomon
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
0393049469 $24.95 1-800-233-4830
Predators, Prey, And Other Kinfolk: Growing Up In Polygamy is the startling and personal
memoir of Dorothy Allred Solomon, who grew up in a fundamentalist compound that promoted
polygamy. Ms. Solomon recounts the familial and social costs of her upbringing, including the
inevitable poverty of being one of forty-eight children born to one father, the scattering of her
family to hide from government raids, and even a murder when a rival fundamentalist group
assassinated her father. Predators, Prey, And Other Kinfolk is a starkly revealing autobiographical
"tell-all" expose of contemporary polygamy that also speaks of the author's dedicated striving to
find God's path as a woman caught up in a patriarchal fringe society.
Knut Hamsun Remembers America
Knut Hamsun
Richard Nelson Current, translator
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201
0826214568 $29.95 1-800-828-1894
Written by Knut Hamsun (1920 Nobel Prize winner for his novel "The Growth of the Soil", and
who later became infamous for betraying his country of Norway to support the Nazis even as
Vidkun Quisling did), Knut Hamsun Remembers America: Essays And Stories 1885-1949 is
inherently interesting presentation of thirteen essays and stories based on Hamsun's experiences
during the four years he spent in the United States when he was a young man. Translated into
English and edited for a contemporary readership by Richard Nelson Current, these individual
pieces reflect the negative side of "Yankeeland" all too well, though they are not unilaterally
anti-American, and some even recall fond images. Knut Hamsun Remembers America is
recommended for its gripping and absorbing perspectives on American civilization, while
reflecting Hamsun's anti-Americanism in his perceptions and writings.
A very strongly recommended addition to academic and community library collections, Malcolm
Muggeridge: A Biography is a straightforward study of the life and impact of Malcolm
Muggeridge (1903-1990), a British writer and social critic at the center of controversy for his
generation. In his creation of an absorbing portrait of a man did not shy from speaking out,
biographer Gregory Wolfe has created an informed and definitive presentation on one of the most
influential minds of the 20th Century.
The Science Shelf
Alpha & Omega
Charles Seife
Viking Press
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
0670031798 $24.95 1-800-847-5515
How was the universe born, and how will it die? These are questions asked in other books: what
sets Alpha & Omega apart is a focus on the discoveries in science which have led to major shifts
in theories about the universe and the modern discoveries which promise to link new
cosmological discoveries to daily living. A fascinating account of how lives and worlds
change.
The Big Splat Or How Our Moon Came To Be
Dana Mackenzie
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
605 Third Avenue, NY, NY 10158-0012
0471150576 $24.95 1-800-225-5945
Expertly written by skilled freelance science writer Dana Mackenzie (whose articles have
appeared in the magazines "Science," "Discover," "American Scientist," "Astronomy"), The Big
Splat Or How Our Moon Came To Be presents lunar scientific theory in a format that is ideal for
the non-specialist general reader, and outlines the latest hypotheses concerning how the Earth's
moon came to be. From views humans have had of the Moon throughout history, to an
informative reconstruction of cosmic events before the dawn of life on earth, The Big Splat Or
How Our Moon Came To Be is an absorbing and informative account which would be an ideal
addition to personal, school, and community library Astronomy reference collections.
Realspace
Paul Levinson
Routledge
29 West 35th St., New York NY 10001
0415277434 $21.95 1-800-634-7064
Cyberspace is part of daily living, with most people spending part or most of each day on the
Internet. But what happens to reality when technology moves more and more into the virtual
world? Realspace addresses a myriad of issues and concerns in the course of such a move; from
the human need to explore and the lack of efforts to further space exploration to why humans
need to constantly expand knowledge bases. Realspace is an essential, thought-provoking
purchase for any science collection or reader.
The Science Of Disorder
Jack Hokikian, Ph.D.
Los Feliz Publishing
PO Box 291899, Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.losfelizpublishing.com
0970895321 $27.95 1-323-662-8260
The Science Of Disorder by Jack Hokikian is a thoughtful and thought-provoking examination of
how increasing human population, globalization, and technological advances come with harmful
side effects such as new diseases, electronic viruses, environmental degradation, and more. With
an eye on how the Laws of Thermodynamics, Energy, and Entropy affect all the processes in the
universe (including daily human life), The Science Of Disorder strives to make sense of a seeming
disarray, while addressing a keen interest in the big picture and what it means for humanity's
future. The Science Of Disorder is sometimes iconoclastic, inherently interesting, exceptionally
well written, and a highly recommended addition to Environmental Studies, General Science, and
Human Ecology Studies reading lists and reference collections.
AIDS: The Biological Basis
I. Edward Alcamo, Ph.D.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
0763702382 $49.95 www.jbpub.com
Compiled and written by I. Edward Alcamo (Professor of Microbiology at the State University of
New York at Farmingdale), AIDS: The Biological Basis (newly revised and updated in a third
edition) is an extensive, college-level textbook focusing expressly upon the deadly worldwide
threat of the HIV virus. Individual chapters comprehensively cover the epidemiology of AIDS; the
prevention of HIV transmission; various means of testing, diagnosis, and treatment; the possibility
of a vaccine; the virus' crippling interaction with the human immune system, and much, much
more. AIDS: The Biological Basis is a scholarly, straightforward text equally recommended for
personal informational reading lists, or as a college-level Disease Studies curriculum
textbook.
From Elements To Atoms
Robert Siegfried
American Philosophical Society
Box 40098, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
0871699249 $TBA www.amphilsoc.org
From Elements To Atoms: A History Of Chemical Composition by Robert Siegfried is a scholarly
and intriguing look at how the science of chemistry has shaped and evolved its theories as
mankind made new discoveries down through the centuries. From the historiographic digression
of the concept of "phlogiston", to the latest chemical atomic theories, From Elements To Atoms is
a meticulous, detailed, and involving presentation of how man has developed chemical science and
how chemical science has influenced mankind.
Nature's Magic
Peter Corning
Cambridge University Press
40 West 20th Street, NY, NY 10011-4211
0521825474 $28.00 1-800-872-7423
Written by Peter Corning (Director of the Institute for the Study of Complex Systems in Palo
Alto, California), Nature's Magic: Synergy In Evolution And The Fate Of Humankind presents a
"Synergism Hypothesis" that combines economic theory with the complexity of biology and life
science. Applying theory to the evolution of humanity from the level of apes, to the acquisition of
language, science, and projections of the future, Nature's Magic is a quite profound and widely
encompassing amalgamation of inductive reasoning and broad repeating patterns directly affecting
society itself. A work of impeccable, documented, ground breaking scholarship, Nature's Magic is
so well written as to be complete accessible to academic and non-specialist general readers
alike.
Gravitation Master Key To The Universe
Karel Havel
Grevyt Press
PO Box 51015, 379-25 Peel Center Drive, Brampton, ON, Canada L6T 5M2
0968912001 $14.95 grevytpress.com
Deftly written by Karel Havel (a professional engineer with particular interest in theoretical
physics and astronomy), Gravitation Master Key To The Universe pre-sents an atomic model to
explain gravitation, one of the greatest mysteries of science heretofore explained only in
mathematical or geometrical models. A seminal, thoughtful, technical, yet quite "reader
accessible" study of a complex mystery governing how the Universe itself works, Gravitation:
Master Key To The Universe is a welcome contribution to the growing library of theoretical
physics in general, and the study of gravitation on the atomic level (and why the galaxies in the
universe are drifting away from one another) in particular.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Tarot D'Amour
Kooch N. Daniels & Victor Daniels
Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC
368 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
1578632927 $18.95 redwheelweiser.com
Written by a husband and wife team (Victory Daniels is a professor of psychology skilled at using
Tarot to gain insight, while Kooch N. Daniels has read Tarot cards professionally for twenty-five
years) Tarot D'Amour: Find Love, Sex, And Romance In The Cards is a unique and thoroughly
"reader friendly" instructional tarot manual that expressly studies love, sex, and romance through
the art of tarot card divination. Offering romantic interpretations, emotional interpretations, sexual
interpretations, sexual play, and more, corresponding to each of the major and minor cards of the
standard tarot deck, Tarot D'Amour is a "must-read" acquisition to round out the reference shelf
of any dedicated tarot card enthusiast and student of Metaphysical Studies.
Calling On Extraterrestrials
Lisette Larkins
Hampton Roads Publishing Company
1125 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
1571743723 $15.95 1-800-766-8009
Author Lisette Larkins draws from her personal experience of being mentored by extraterrestrials
in Calling On Extraterrestrials: 11 Steps To Inviting Your Own UFO Encounters. This is
essentially an instructional guide to inviting contact with enlightened beings that have a message
for those of humanity willing to listen. The individual steps (which involve learning forgiveness,
energy, celebration, and more), also serve as solid advice for living one's life regardless of how
one feels about extraterrestrial encounters. Calling On Extraterrestrials is an insightful,
straightforward primer which is deliberately written to be accessible to readers of all metaphysical
backgrounds. Also very highly recommended is Lisette Larkins' companion volume, Talking To
Extraterrestrials: Body Mind Spirit (1571743340, $15.95).
Ley Lines And Earth Energies
David Cowan & Chris Arnold
Adventures Unlimited Press
PO Box 74, Kempton, IL 60946
1931882150 $18.95 1-815-253-6390
Collaboratively written by David Cowan and Chris Arnold, Ley Lines And Earth Energies is a
seminal and original guide to the energies of the Earth itself, and how those energies affect human
health and well-being, as well as the effects such things have had in creating "sacred" places that
simply feel special. A powerful, metaphysical spiritual guide to tapping into the infinite bounty of
nature, and illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps, Ley Lines And Earth Energies
is a welcome and very special addition to metaphysics, geology, and Earth Studies.
The Witch's Coven
Edain McCoy
Llewellyn Publications
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
0738703885 $12.95 llewellyn.com
Very highly recommended and informative reading, The Witch's Coven: Finding Or Forming Your
Own Circle by self-initiated Witch and Pagan community activist Edain McCoy offers the reader a
practical and informative look at how modern-day covens operate, with a keen eye toward
choosing the right coven to suit one's own practices and beliefs. Structures for teaching circles, as
well as methods for mediating conflicts are also nicely covered in this well-thought-out and
insightful guide. Many of the general principles laid forth apply wholeheartedly not just to Wiccan
and Pagan groups, but to organizations, clubs, and gatherings of all types and categories.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Jewish History
Ralph Shapiro
Vantage Press Inc.
516 West 34th Street, NY, NY 10001
0533138035 $24.95 1-212-736-1767
Ralph Shapiro's Jewish History: 4,000 Years Of Accomplishment, Agony, And Survival is an
informed and informative reference covering everything from Biblical history; to the history of
Jewish people in Europe and the Unites States; to the Holocaust; the evolution of Israel; and
prospects for Jewish endurance in the future. A powerful testimony of endurance, survival, and an
acknowledgment of the great works that influenced the ages, Jewish History is a welcome and
enthusiastically commended addition to Judaic Studies personal reading lists and library reference
collections.
Evolving Halakhah: A Progressive Approach To Traditional Jewish Law is drawn from author
Rabbi Moshe Zemer's thirty-five years of work in the Israel Movement of Progressive Judaism.
Examining traditional Halakhah (Jewish law) as it applies to marriage, divorce, illegitimacy,
conversion, the state of Israel, the status of women, medicine, burial practices and more, as well
as striving to find an approach that is both flexible for modern circumstances yet sensitive to
traditional issues of both morality and faith, Evolving Halakhah is a quite thoughtfully written,
articulate, and persuasively presented.
Free Jerusalem
Zev Golan
Devora Publishing
40 East 78th St., #16D, NY, NY 10021
www.devorapublishing.com
1930143540 $21.95 1-800-232-2931
Knowledgeably written by Zev Golan (a Nazi hunter who has worked with the Israeli police to
capture infamous war criminals), Free Jerusalem: Heroes, Heroines And Rogues Who Created
The State Of Israel is an historically accurate and quite dramatic history of the Zionist revolution
and the events of history that led to the creation of the State of Israel, as well as that fledgling
nation's imperiled beginnings. An enthusiastic, deftly written, and "reader involving" accounting of
the heroic traits and foibles of the men and women who helped create the state Israel, Free
Jerusalem is an enthusiastically recommended addition to Judaic Studies, International Studies,
and Israeli History Studies reference collections and reading lists.
Studies In Jewish Civilization
Leonard Greenspoon & Ronald Simkins
Creighton University Press
University of Nebraska Press, dist.
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu
1881871428 $29.95 1-800-755-1105
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Leonard J. Green spoon (Klutznick Chair in Jewish
Civilization at Creighton University) and Ronald A. Simkins (Associate Professor of Theology
and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at Creighton University), Studies
In Jewish Civilization: Spiritual Dimensions Of Judaism is a selection of scholarly essays by
learned authors that examine the spiritual power of Judaism; the quest for spirituality; the
importance of textual materials as the source and starting point for spiritual journeys; and vehicles
for Jewish spiritual expression including art, synagogue architecture, prayer books, liturgy, and
rites of passage. A philosophical and contemplative compilation, Studies In Jewish Civilization is
a seminal and critically important contribution to Judaic Studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
The Computer Shelf
The First Week With My New PC
Pamela R. Lessing
Capital Books
22841 Quicksilver Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
1892123223 $12.95 1-800-758-3756
Written originally for the author's 85-year-old mother (and who is now a PC master), The First
Week With My New PC: A Very Basic Guide For Mature Adults And Everyone Who Wants To
"Get Connected" by Pamela R. Lessing is a simple, basic, "reader friendly" primer written
especially for adults (and mature youngsters!) who are brand new to, and clueless about, owning
and operating a personal computer, -- as well as the capabilities of the Internet and the World
Wide Web. Offering easy-to-follow, "user friendly" instructions concerning how to use e-mail and
browse the web for the first time, The First Week With My New PC would make a truly excellent
gift for the technologically challenged.
Technical Java
Grant Palmer
Addison-Wesley Professional
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116
0131018159 $49.99 awprofessional.com
Technical Java: Developing Scientific And Engineering Applications by Grant Palmer (Scientific
Programmer at NASA Ames Research Centre, Moffett Field, California) is a basic introduction
and "user friendly" instructional guide to technical programming in Java which was specifically
written and intended for programmers of all skill and experience levels. Whether learning Java as a
first language, or making the transition from FORTRAN, C, or C++, Technical Java careful and
competently walks the reader through step-by-step instructions to using Java's built-in classes in
order to create fully functional technical applications for the World Wide Web utilizing graphical
user interface, Swing/AWT, and much more besides. Technical Java is very confidently
recommended as a superb primer and core addition to personal and professional Java reference
collections.
XML And Perl
Mark Riehl & Ilya Sterin
New Riders
201 W 103rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46290
0735712891 $55.75 onewriders.com
Using practical, real-world examples, XML And Perl is the collaborative effort of Mark Riehl and
Ilya Sterin to demonstrates how to perform a variety of XML tasks, ranging from such basic tasks
as XML parsing, to more advanced tasks such as writing XML event handlers, RDBMS
integration, and XML transformation. XML And Perl is a continuingly useful addition to personal
and professional XML and Perl reference collections.
Stochastic Models In Queueing Theory
Medhi
Academic Press
525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495
0124874622 $79.95 academicpress.com
Now in an expanded and updated second edition, Stochastic Models In Queueing Theory by
Medhi is a computer science and mathematics textbook that closely studies stochastic processes,
queueing system general concepts, queueing networks, a wide variety of different queues, and
more. A thorough background in calculus and computer science is required to understand the
equations and their direct applications to computer science. An advanced pedagogical text,
Stochastic Models In Queueing Theory is an excellent and highly recommended curriculum
textbook for computer science college students, graduate students, professionals, and
specialists.
FreeBSD: The Complete Reference (00-72224096; 900 pages; $49.99) by Roderick Smith is a
very comprehensive guide to FreeBSD covers installation, file and kernel configuration,
operation, and more. FreeBSD: The Complete Reference is also a quite valuable resource in
helping to integrate this powerful operating system with existing hardware and software in order
to take advantage of system management and administration benefits, graphic and office tools,
even multimedia and gaming features. Build Your Own Server (0072227281; 352 pages; $29.99)
by Tony Caputo is a step-by-step guide which covers everything from picking the individual
components and where to find them, to setting up a secured Web server. Build Your Own Server
covers the details of building a server from scratch - with tips, hints, and troubleshooting steps,
and features more than 200 photographs illustrating how to install and configure hardware
components and set up a Workgroup, Domain (Active Directory) and VPN network, etc.
ASP.NET Developer's Cookbook
Steven A. Smith, et al.
Sams Publishing
201 West 103rd St Indianapolis IN 46290
0672325241 $39.99 www.mcp.com
The collaborative effort of Steven A. Smith, Rob Howard, and The ASP Alliance, ASP.NET
Developer's Cookbook is a definitive resource designed especially for experienced programmers
who are using (or aspire to use) ASP.NET, Microsoft's platform for designing data-driven web
applications. Demonstrating useful, practical, effective solutions to common problems, the text is
enhanced with a wealth of examples, straightforward instructions and easy-to-adopt techniques.
ASP.NET Developer's Cookbook is a confidently recommended instruction manual and
dilemma-solving answer guide that lets the code speak as plainly as written advice.
The Education Shelf
Observations Upon Liberal Education
George Turnbull
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1684
0865974128 $12.00 1-800-955-8335
First published in the 1700's, Observations Upon Liberal Education is a classic treatise by George
Turnbull (1698-1748), a contemporary of Francis Hutcheson and one of the driving intellecutal
forces behind the Scottish Enlightenment. This new edition has been carefully edited by Terrence
O. More, Jr. (who also provided an informed and informative Introduction) for a contemporary
readership. In Observations Upon Liberal Education, Turnbull sought to place a groundwork for
creating a society of free, enlightened, upstanding and educated citizens. Drawing upon
educational debates and sources to put forth his inspired ideals, his work is a classic and optimistic
commentary.
Read All About It!
Diane Findlay
Upstart Books
PO Box 800, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
1579500854 $17.95 1-800-448-4887
Children's biographies are many, and Read All About It! by Diane Findlay is an excellent and
highly recommended educator's guide to choosing quality children's biographies that pair
classroom objectives to the explorations and accomplishments of individuals who have been great
leaders. Annotated bibliographies for each individual chapter include titles which are superior in
grabbing attention and teaching lessons teachers will find Read All About It! to be an important
reference.
The Well-Managed Classroom
Theresa Connolly, et al.
The Boys Town Press
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Boys Town, Nebraska 68010
0938510614 $24.95 1-800-282-6657
Presenting a model that has been successfully used in hundreds of high school classrooms, The
Well-Managed Classroom: Promoting Students Through Social Skill Instruction is the
collaborative effort of Theresa Connolly, Tom Dowd, Andrea Criste, Cathy Nelson, and Lisa
Tobias. The Well-Managed Classroom covers student rights; the importance of building and
maintaining relationships; as well as principles of behavior; effectively using praise; preventive
teaching, and much, much more. A solid guide to instilling a harmonious environment that would
best promote traditional learning, The Well-Managed Classroom is a welcome and commended
addition to Educational Studies reference collections and classroom instruction reading lists.
Grant Writing In Higher Education
Kenneth T. Henson
Allyn and Bacon
75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
0205389198 $30.50 1-617-848-7320
Written by successful grant proposal writer Ken Henson, Grant Writing In Higher Education: A
Step-By-Step Guide is a practical, informative, authoritative, and thoroughly "user friendly"
instructional guide clearly and methodically presenting a variety of effective techniques for "action
research", developing a serviceable writing style, using the best resources technology has to offer,
and a great deal more. Grant Writing In Higher Education is emphatically recommended for
classroom instructors, support staff members, administrators, alumni support organizations, and
anyone involved in or charged with the responsibility of seeking grants to support educational
programs, personnel development, academic research, and classroom instruction.
Teaching Diversity
William M. Timpson, et al.
Atwood Publishing
2710 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
1891859455 $25.95 atwoodpublishing.com
The collaborative effort of William M. Timpson, Silvia Sara Canetto, Evelinn Borrayo, and
Raymond Yang, Teaching Diversity: Challenges And Complexities, Identities And Integrity
collects essays by learned contributors each of whom focus upon a fundamental issue: how should
diversity be pursued in higher education, and how can issues of diversity be handled in both a
sensitive and adventurous manner? From the daunting task of teaching the diversity of world
religions, to disability as part of the diversity curriculum, to a Native American perspective on
teaching Federal Indian Law, and more, Teaching Diversity fully captures the reader's attention
with its thoughtful, thought-provoking, and timely discourse.
Honoring Diverse Teaching Styles
Edward Pajak
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
0871207761 $22.95 1-800-933-2723
Written by Edward Pajak (Professor and Chair of the Department of Teacher Development and
Leadership, Johns Hopkins University), Honoring Diverse Teaching Styles: A Guide For
Supervisors is a brief (118-page) yet quite practical guide for encouraging and supervising
classroom teachers. Descriptions of the four basic styles of teaching; tips for matching one's
communication style to the nature of the teacher; understanding the clinical cycle; and much more,
fill the pages of this succinct instructional manual specifically designed for helping educational
administrators to assist teachers into becoming the best they can be.
Learner-Centered Teaching
Maryellen Weimer
Jossey-Bass
989 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
0787956465 $33.00 josseybass.com
Expertly written by Maryellen Weimer (Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning,
Berks-Lehigh Valley College, Pennsylvania State University), Learner-Centered Teaching: Five
Key Changes To Practice is an invaluable resource for college and university educators
concerning the learner-centered teaching approach that takes into account what, how, where, and
what conditions under which students are learning. Individual chapters convincingly address
implementation and fine-tuning adjustments to adopting the learner-centered teaching style, and
the appendices include a syllabus, sample learning log, and more. A very useful and
well-researched approach, Learner-Centered Teaching is an important and strongly recommended
addition to Educational Reference collections and Classroom Instruction reading lists.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
The Shape Of The River
Horton Foote
Applause Theatre Books
151 W. 46th St., New York NY 10036
1557835195 $16.95 1-800-637-2852
This teleplay presents Mark Twain's late years, and has been reprinted from the only surviving
copy of the script, representing a remarkable re-discovery and a first-time publication of the lost
teleplay. Add a history and analysis by Mark Dawidziak and you have a production which is rich
in setting and history.
Smith & Kraus, Inc.
PO Box 127, Lyme, NH 03768
1-800-895-4331 www.amazon.com
Barbara Field'as New Classics From The Guthrie Theater (1575253690, $19.95) provides seven
classical works rewritten for the American stage. These have been commissioned and staged over
the past three decades by the Guthrie Theater and range from the traditional, familiar Christmas
Carol to Camille, Great Expectations and beyond. All are proven hits and the new packaging for
American production assures they will remain an actor's choice. Barbara Lhota and Janet
Milstein's Duo Practice & Performance (1575253097, $14.95) presents over thirty 8-10 minute
original dramatic scenes created especially for high school and college performers. Coaches of
forensics dramatic duo competition will find this packed with challenging material which invites
students to excel in a specific dramatic area. Christopher Durang's Complete Full- Length Plays
(1575252953, $19.95) provides original and fresh writings selected from his productions from
1975-95, presenting seven out of eight of his full-length works ranging from a satire to an
anti-war play and a parody of Hollywood. Humor is a common thread in his works: this and
pieces rich in social commentary which poke fun at life and politics. Actors and dramatists seeking
something different will find this very inviting.
Nazi Propaganda Flims
Rolf Giesen
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
0786415568 $55.00 1-800-253-2187
Written by experienced film historian and writer Rolf Giesen, Nazi Propaganda Flims: A History
And Filmography is an informed and informative encyclopedic compilation feature films and
feature-length documentaries created between 1933 and 1945, expressly to fuel the propaganda
needs of the Nazis. Some of the discussed works were produced expressly on the order and the
financing of the German Reich. A straightforward, extensive, and sober scholarly resource about a
dark chapter in film history, Nazi Propaganda Films is a unique contribution to Cinematic History
Studies collections and a seminal addition to Nazi Studies supplemental reading lists.
The Encyclopedia Of American Independent Filmmaking
Vincent LoBrutto
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0313301999 $74.95 greenwood.com
Compiled, organized and edited by Vincent LoBrutto (School of Visual Arts), The Encyclopedia
Of American Independent Filmmaking consists of alphabetical entries covering everything from
respected independent filmmakers, to notable independent films, and showcases critical views,
basic information about the industry, various working methods, and more. Extensively researched
and with an index for easy cross-referencing, The Encyclopedia Of American Independent
Filmmaking is an excellent scholarly resource and a definitive professional reference
recommended for anyone interested in making independent films as a career, or simply viewing
them as a personal hobby.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents Companion
Martin Grams, Jr. and Patrik Wikstrom
OTR Publishing
PO Box 252, Churchville, MD 21028
0970331010 $29.95 1-717-456-6208
Presented through a special arrangement with Universal Studios, The Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Companion by Martin Grams and Patrik Wikstrom is a complete and authoritative guide to the
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, including a thorough episode guide with plot
summaries, behind-the-scenes looks, over 100 black-and-white photographs, documentation on
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" collectibles, information concerning the 1980s remake series, notes
on Hitchcock spoofs, and more. The definitive and comprehensive resource for fans of this classic
spine-chilling series, The Alfred Hitchcock Presents Companion is also a welcome and very highly
recommended addition to personal and academic Television History reference library
collections.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
A Day Of Gladness
Herold Weiss
University of South Carolina Press
937 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29208
1570034680 $39.95 1-800-768-2500
Impressively and accessibly written by Herold Weiss (Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at
Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana), A Day Of Gladness: The Sabbath Among Jews
And Christians In Antiquity is a thoughtful and scholarly comparison and contrast of views among
Christians and Jews that focuses especially upon major extant texts portraying the most crucial
concerns of the authors and their communities with regard to the holy day of Sabbath. From
Rabbinic and Qumranic texts reflecting views of the ancient Jews; to the Synoptic Gospels; the
Gospels of John and Thomas; and letters to the Galatians, Romans, Hebrews, and Colossians (to
represent ancient Christian views), A Day Of Gladness is a carefully researched, meticulously
organized, and very highly recommended contribution to Religious Studies reading lists and
academic reference collections.
War And Religion
James W. Rice, Ed.D.
Vantage Press, Inc.
516 West 34th St., NY, NY 10001
0533143942 $8.95 1-212-736-1767
War And Religion: A Handbook For Everyman by educator James W. Rice is a soul searching
treatise that strives to explain why devastating conflicts have been waged between people who
believe in the same God, and even share the same dogmatic roots. Surveying the beliefs of
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, and presenting basic
information about each faith, as well as insights into major and wars involving these religions laid
out in completely accessible layman's terms, War And Religion is a thoughtful and succinctly
written primer which is especially recommended for the non-specialist general reader with an
interest in issues of faith and conflict.
Worldly Wonder
Mary Evelyn Tucker
Open Court
332 S. Michigan Ave. #1100, Chicago, IL 60604
0812695291 $17.95 opencourtbooks.com
In Worldly Wonder, Mary Evelyn Tucker argues that the challenge for modern world religion is
to re-envision our role as citizens of the universe and members of a global community. To this
end, chapters discuss how religious structures and thoughts can influence such diverse topics as
environmental preservation, resource management, and conflicts between tradition and
modernity.
Pick A God Any God
Doug Olson & Doris Neumann
Xulon Press
11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 800, Fairfax, VA 22030
1591602513 $13.99 www.pickagod.com
Collaboratively written by Doug Olson and Doris Neumann, Pick A God Any God is a stirring
spiritual testimony about a difficult subject - that of widely diverse perspectives of God as
interpreted among the world. Introducing the reader to a wide diversity of religious perspectives
ranging from Mormonism, to Bahai, Zen, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, viewpoints on Lucifer,
and more, Pick A God Any God is far more than simply a dispassionate survey of world faiths - it
is reading that charges the reader with the importance of keeping a clear mind and heart in the
quest for enlightenment, faith and understanding. Pick A God Any God is a very highly
recommended addition to personal reading lists and Religious Studies reference collections.
Religion Across Borders
Helen Rose Ebaugh
Janet Saltzman Chafetz
Rowman & Littlefield
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0759102260 $70.00 1-800-462-6420
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Helen Rose Ebaugh (Professor of Sociology, University of
Houston) and Janet Saltzman Chafetz (Professor of Sociology, University of Houston), Religion
Across Borders: Transnational Immigrant Networks is an impressive collection of essays by a
number of learned authors who examine the networks between American immigrant religious
communities, as well as the individuals, and religious institutions overseas from which the
immigrants originally came. Surveying Catholic, Protestant, and Buddhist faith groups, these
insightful and analytic discourses trace a larger picture about threads connecting cultures with the
influence of historic, geographic, economic, and more factors. An involving and astutely
presented account, Religion Across Borders is a work of impeccable scholarship and a welcome
addition to Religious Studies supplemental reading lists and Sociology academic reference
collections.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Wine Country Quilts
Cyndy Lyle Rymer & Jennifer Rounds
C&T Publishing
PO Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
157120203X $24.95 1-800-284-1114
These nature-inspired quilts comprising Wine Country Quilts are truly gorgeous productions
which focus on the outdoors and provide fifteen nature-inspired quilting projects, from easy
pieced works to fusible-web designs and mini-quilts. The dual focus on American winemaking
regions and vineyard quilts inspired form these traditions makes for an impressive collection
which is as visually appealing as it is inviting and recommended to both avid beginners and
experienced quilters.
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002
www.aqsquilt.com www.amazon.com
Three new publications provide very different quilt projects and designs which will especially
attract quilters seeking something different in the way of piecing and results. Debbie Bowles'
Dancing Quilts From Straight Pieces (1574328-182, $24.95) fosters a technique which shows
how to partner pieces to achieve movement characteristics. From contrasting fabrics and adjusting
placement strategies to producing a 'dancing quilt' from original ideas, this uses twelve sample
projects to introduce the concept and its many variations. Susan McKelvey's Fancy Feathered
Friends For Quilters (1574-328123, $24.95) tells how to applique bird designs into quilting art.
There are 24 patterns from easy to advanced to invite quilters to use bluebirds, dove, and
swallows in quilt projects. The patterns can be painted, appliqued or embroidered, and can also
form the foundation for other projects and birds. Sally aulmon's Keepsake Signature Quilts
(1574328166, $24.95) pre-sents over twenty block patterns and a series of insights on how to put
together signature quilts which contain signed or inscribed blocks to create not only a built, but
souvenirs of the past. Stencils, stamps, embroidery or computer work is used for creating these
signatures, with the quilt using them for keepsake mementos. All are recommended quilter's
guides.
Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads
Jean Campbell
Interweave Press
201 East Fourth Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537-5655
1931499276 $16.95 interweave.com
The first book to be specifically devoted to this unique form of needlecraft, Beadwork Creates
Beaded Beads: 30 Designs is compiled and edited by author, artist, and beadwork expert Jean
Campbell. Each bead project is suitable for both the novice and the experienced beadworker, and
offers a pattern enhanced with a materials and notions list, clear step-by-sept instructions,
illustrations, and color photography. Each design can be completed in 30 minutes or less and
ranging from Doris Coghill's Crystal Cluster (featuring Czech cut crystal rondelles huddled around
wire) to Diane Fitzgerald's Star Flower (utilizing bi-cone, rice, round, or oval fire-polished or
faceted beads. Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads is a unique, "user friendly", and very highly
recommended addition to any dedicated needlecrafter or jewelry maker reference collection.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collector Books
PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42001
1-800-626-5420 www.amazon.com
Collector Books issues a wide range of important collector's guides, offering virtual bibles of
facts, history, and price guides often packed with color photos and updated often enough to keep
up with rapidly changing collector's trends. The second edition of Star Wars Super Collector's
Wish Book (1574323342, $29.95), by Geoffrey Carlton, for example, includes over 17,000
photos and a quick alpha organization by item to make it easy to look up identification and values
for a range of Star Wars collectibles, from cards and blank books to toys. Stefanie Deutsch's
Barbie: The First 30 Years (1574323164, $24.95) also appears in its second edition to cover
values and trends of Barbies from 1959 through 1989 and beyond. Color photos of Barbies, often
still in their packaging, make for easy identification while the history is fascinating. Gene
Florence's Treasures Of Very Rare Depression Glass (1574323369, $39.95) narrows the focus to
rare items which stand out from the everyday crowd, all with values ranging over a hundred
dollars per item. This is a recommended pick for the avid Depression glass collector who wants to
hone their skills at locating real rarities. Lillian Baker's Plastic Jewelry Of The 20th Century
(157432327X, $24.9) provides with black and white and a large selection of color photos in its
survey of plastic jewelry, which has been updated by Karima Parry and Ginger Moro. There are
plenty of excellent historical insights to accompany this value guide, making it an excellent
introduction to the topic which beginners will well appreciate. James Webster's Wheeling
Decorating Company Identification And Value Guide (1574323385, $24.95) profiles the fine
gold-lined plates and glassware developed by the Wheeling company, and produced by other fine
company lines over the decades. The history of this gold-lined production is as fascinating as the
photos and values. Richard Cler's Old Magazines (1574323296, $19.95) details the history and
production of a wide range of magazines; from the well-known Time, Poplar Science and
Saturday Evening post to MAD, Mechanix Illustrated, and Mystic Magazine. The excellent color
photos of magazine covers add life and action to discussions of magazine evolution, major issues,
and values. All are highly recommended picks for all levels of collector.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Berkeley Prime Crime
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Libby Fischer Hellmann's Picture Of Guilt (0425191079, $6.50) tells of a high-profile Chicago
murderer and the involvement of Ellie, who takes on an investigation of his crime, certain she's
seen him before. When the Mob and the FBI become involved, Ellie finds more than she
anticipated in this fast-paced thriller. Ayelet Waldman's Death Gets A Time-out (0425190145,
$22.95) tells of a public defender turned stay-at-home mom who sleuths part-time. Juliet's
involvement in a friend's gala party turns dangerous and involves her in an unusual mystery which
demands the most of her family/job juggling skills in this thriller. Lawrence Block edits the new
Mystery Writers of America collection Blood On Their Hands (0425190358, $23.95). Here are
almost two new stories by Jeremiah Healy, Tom Savage, and others which focus on ordinary
individuals handling extraordinary circumstances. Nero Blanc's Corpus De Crossword
(0425190218, $13.00) presents an intriguing blend of crossword puzzle and mystery as it tells of
a crossword editor's sleuthing in New England. A Massachusetts developer uncovers a skeleton of
a young woman and involves the crossword sleuths in a real puzzler. All are excellent mysteries
which excel in strong characterization.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Managing The Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis
Randall Schapiro, MD
Demos
386 Park Avenue South, NY NY 10016
1888799781 $19.95 www.amazon.com
This updated fourth edition of Dr. Randall Schapiro's Managing The Symptoms Of Multiple
Sclerosis uses clear language and illustrations to explore all the common symptoms of MS and
tested, proven treatments for it; from tremor and weakness to bladder and sexual difficulties.
From a survey of common symptoms to helpful exercises, Dr. Shapiro covers the latest
information on MS and its impact.
Hidden Causes Of Heart Attack And Stroke
Christian Wilde
Abigon Press
Gulotta Communications (publicity)
PO Box 4564, Valley Village, CA 91617
0972495908 $19.95 www.Abigon.com
Using a large font size especially suitable for the needs of older readers, Hidden Causes Of Heart
Attack And Stroke by author, researcher and lecturer Christian Wilde is a superbly organized and
presented "reader friendly" health guide to being proactive and taking good care of one's body.
From the undeniable hazards of smoking; to the importance of stress management; the value of
taking heart-friendly supplements such as fish oil and omega 3; the dangers of sleep apnea (a.k.a.
snoring; and much more, Hidden Causes Of Heart Attack And Stroke is a highly recommended
supplement to health and fitness reference shelves -- particularly for the non-professional general
reader.
Introduction To Human Nutrition
Michael J. Gibney, et al.
Blackwell Publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
063205624X $49.99 1-800-216-2522
The collaborative effort of health and nutritional experts Michael J. Gibney, Hester H. Vorster
and Frans J. Kok, Introduction To Human Nutrition is an extensive, college-level, academic
textbook written especially for beginning students of nutrition and dietetics. Individual chapters
cover the metabolism of amino acids, proteins and carbohydrates; general dietary reference
standards; vitamins, minerals, and trace elements; food policy and regulatory issues; the public
health issue of food safety, and more. Introduction To Human Nutrition is very highly
recommended for anyone pursuing a career in food science and is especially commended to the
attention of the non-specialist general reader with an interest in learning about the basics of
effective human health and nutrition.
Managing The Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis
Randall T. Schapiro, M.D.
Demos Medical Publishing, Inc.
386 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
1888799781 $19.95 demosmedpup.com
Ably written by Doctor Randall T. Schapiro (the Medical Director of The Fairview Multiple
Sclerosis Center) and now in an newly updated and expanded fourth edition, Managing The
Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis is a practical, informative, and medically sound instructional
guide to dealing with the day-to-day difficulties induced by MS, ranging from bladder and bowel
difficulties, to spasticity, tremors, physical weakness, and sexual problems. Managing The
Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis is especially commended as being a "reader accessible" resource
written especially for those with MS and their medical/familial caretakers.
Exercises For Chemotherapy Patients
Harry Raftopoulos & Erin O'Driscoll
Healthy Living Books/Hatherleigh Press
5-22 46th Avenue, Suite 200, Long Island City, NY 11101
1578260930 $14.95 1-800-528-2550
Co-written by Harry Raftopoulos (Assistant Professor of Medicine in the division of Medical
Oncology and Director of Respiratory Oncology Program, New York Presbyterian Hospital) and
Erin O'Driscoll (Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Health and Fitness
Instructor), Exercises For Chemotherapy Patients is a significant and critically important
instructional guide for those under-going chemotherapy and who could benefit from exercise for
their personal health and increasing the quality of their lives. From walking and exercise programs
that do not require any expensive equipment; to practical advice for dealing with side effects of
chemotherapy; to nutrition concerns during chemotherapy treatment, Exercises For
Chemotherapy Patients is a very strongly recommended and quite upbeat resource encourage
cancer patients to taking charge of their own health, fitness, and recovery.
Heaven Can Wait
Charlie Jones & Kim Doren
Seven Locks Press
3100 W. Warner Avenue, #8, Santa Ana, CA 92704
1931643261 $16.95 1-800-596-7437
Charlie Jones is a prostate cancer survivor. Kim Doren is a motivational speaker. Together, Jones
and Doren have compiled Heaven Can Wait: Surviving Cancer, a poignant collection of the
personal experiences of cancer survivors, along with the wisdom and observations of respected
doctors and researchers in the field of cancer. Most of the insights are only a page or two in
length, yet contain a heart-pulling inner fire that propel the reader to continue to the end of this
unforgettable anthology. If you, a friend or a loved one is dealing with cancer, then give a careful
reading to Heaven Can Wait!
An Ovarian Cancer Companion
Diane Sims Roth
General Store Publishing House
PO Box 28, 1694B Burnstown Road, Burnstown, Ontario, Canada K0J 1G0
1894263839 $17.95 1-800-465-6072
Ably written by ovarian cancer survivor Diane Sims Roth, An Ovarian Cancer Companion is an
important resource, especially for those seeking to learn more about this particular and deadly
form of cancer in women. Presenting solid information on the risk factors, symptoms, treatment,
and prognosis of ovarian cancer, as well as providing personal anecdotes drawn from over one
hundred women who have experienced ovarian cancer, An Ovarian Cancer Companion is clearly
distinguished as a highly recommended and authoritative informational resource approved by the
National Ovarian Cancer Association, and should carefully read by all women (and those who
love them) who are having to deal with this increasingly common medical condition.
Disease Prevention And Treatment
Life Extension Media
1100 W. Commercial Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.lifeextension.com
0965877752 $49.95 1-800-544-4440
Now in an updated and expanded fourth edition, Disease Prevention And Treatment from the Life
Extension Foundation is an exhaustive, 1535-page encyclopedic style, "user friendly" resource
compiling information drawn from research studies and the experiences of physicians worldwide.
The "reader friendly" entries range from allergies, to thyroid disease, to scientific protocols that
integrate mainstream and alternative medicine. Disease Prevention And Treatment is an
impressive and strongly recommended resource for medical students, medical practitioners, and
the non-professional general reader in need of quick and authoritative medical reference.
Question The Silhouettes
Norma A. Burdett & Thomas F. Dwyer
Infinity Publishing.com
519 West Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 194041-1413
0741414368 $13.95 www.amazon.com
Written by retired registered nurse Norma A. Burdett with the assistance of author and retired
businessman Thomas F. Dwyer, Question The Silhouettes: AIDS And A Family In Crisis is the
true and moving story of a family with a gay son. From their son's decision to come out and tell
them the truth about himself, to his death from AIDS over ten years later, Question The
Silhouettes is a poignant and personal testimony shaded with the ups, downs, and confusions of
daily life. Question The Silhouettes is especially recommended reading for anyone having to deal
with homosexuality, high risk sexual behavior, AIDS, or other forms of terminal illness within
their own lives and families.
The Business Shelf
A Business Tale
Marianne M. Jennings
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814471978 $19.95 www.amazon.com
This is the story of ethics, choices, and business presented the tale of one Edgar Benchley, a nerd
who studies well and enters the world of business, where his questionable dealings keep resulting
in his being fired. Ethics are brought to real life in this fable, which uses the story format to impart
basics of ethics in the business world.
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford NJ 080551-800-300-9868 www.amazon.com
Two excellent titles provide fine resources on research and internet reference systems. Margaret
Metcalf Carr's Super Searchers On Competitive Intelligence (0910965641, $24.95) provides the
12th in the series; this focusing on online and offline secrets of internet researchers who work in
the competitive intelligence field. Leading consultants and experts from CI-savvy organizations
share tips and models which can be applied to other business intelligence projects. Paula
Berinstein's Business Statistics On The Web (09109-6565X, $29.95) tells how to locate financials
and company information for free or low cost. Use the web to locate industry and company data
and learn how to evaluate and organize statistics with the help of this invaluable tool, loaded with
important tips.
A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders
Kendall L. Stewart, M.D.
SOMCPress, Inc.
1805 27th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662
097256070X $23.95 www.somc.org
In A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders, hospital medical director Kendall L. Stewart
combines his professional experience and observational skills with the wisdom of the frontline
managers and supervisors of Southern Ohio Medical Center, to offer the reader a solid primer to
achieving excellence in structured leadership. A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders is a
practical, straightforward, "reader friendly" management guide and covers how to most efficiently
direct others ranging from such considerations as the proper tone to take and the priorities of a
leader, to the rules of engagement in dealing with others, handling criticism, choosing one's battles
wisely, and much more. A Portable Mentor For Organizational Leaders is thoughtful and thought
provoking, highly recommended reading for any manager having to deal with employee
absenteeism, staff infighting, low productivity, customer dissatisfaction, vendor incompetence,
and more.
The Travel Shelf
Paris Revisited
Gary Lee Kraut
Words Travel International Press
740 River Road, Trenton, NJ 08628
0972398511 $18.95 parisrevisited.com
Accessibly written by Gary Lee Kraut (winner of FracePress' Prix d'Excellence for work on
France), Paris Revisited: The Guide For The Return Traveler is an excellent travel guide to
exploring the splendors of France's grand capital, whether you are returning for revisit or are
experiencing Paris' cultural, historical, and architectural grandeur for the very first time. Covering
both famous and infamous historical sites, grand museums, prime shopping locals, choice hotels,
extensive adventure and gastronomical delights in the restaurant scene, and so much more, Paris
Revisited is a superbly organized and enthusiastically recommended reference for enhancing one's
travel experience.
Going Places
Michelle Roehm McCann
Beyond Words
20827 NW Cornell Rd. #500, Hillsboro, OR 97124
1582700702 $9.95 beyondword.com
Compiled by Michelle Roehm McCann, Going Places: True Tales From Young Travelers is an
exciting anthology of traveling experiences written by young people, for readers of all ages to
enjoy. From the different sides of East Indian culture, to a young woman's struggle to endure a
week of boot camp, to a magnificent journey through Europe, and more, Going Places is a
stimulating, original collection and very highly recommended reading.
Let's Go Buggy!
Troy Corley
Corley Publications
PO Box 16969, Encino, CA 91416-6969
0970624204 $14.95 letsgobuggy.com
Compiled and written by Troy Corley, Let's Go Buggy!: The Ultimate Family Guide To Insect
Zoos And Butterfly Houses is a straightforward vacation guide to over 100 insect-themed,
family-friendly places in the United States. From acquiring pet bugs, to butterfly releases, to
honey harvest celebrations, and more, Let's Go Buggy! is chock full of locations, descriptions,
and solid information concerning hours, admission fees, web sites, and more. Let's Go Buggy! is
very highly recommended for planning a unique, distinctive, memorable, educational, and
thoroughly fun family trip.
Walking The Camino De Santiago
Bethan Davies & Ben Cole
Pili Pala Press
2934 Woodland Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 3R1, Canada
097316980X $20.00 pilipalapress.com
Collaboratively researched and written by Bethan Davies and Ben Cole, Walking The Camino De
Santiago presents an ancient pilgrimage route across northern Spain that was once used by Celts
and Christians, and is now available to contemporary travelers wishing to share and partake in this
historic route. Extensive directions, detailed sketch maps, medieval history, tips on identifying
local flora and fauna, information concerning pilgrim hostels, and much, much more pack the
pages of this detailed "must-have" travel guide for anyone seeking to embark on the Camino De
Santiago pilgrimage. Also very highly recommended is the newly revised and expanded second
edition of Bethan Davies and Ben Cole's Walking In Portugal (0952266814, $20.00).
Day Tripping
Teri J. Brown
Champion Press, Ltd.
4308 Blueberry Road, Fredonia, WI 53021
189140041X $13.95 championpress.com
Day Tripping by Teri J. Brown is an exciting field trip and family travel guide offering a variety of
field trip themes that are as educational as they are fun. How-to tips for preparing and carrying
out trips, as well as inspiring ideas for trips to gardening centers, art museums, dairies,
construction sites, and more fill this guide from cover to cover. Day Tripping is not
location-specific, nor does it contain the addresses of places to visit; rather it is a compendium of
suggestions and advice especially useful for planning a fun and rewarding family vacation no
matter where one happens to live.
Backroads Of Pennsylvania
Marcus Schneck
Voyageur Press
123 North Second Street, Stillwater MN 55082-0338
0896585506 $19.95 1-800-888-9653
Part of the outstanding "Pictorial Discover Guides" series from Voyageur Press, Backroads Of
Pennsylvania by Marcus Schneck (outdoor editor and environmental contributor for the
Harrisburg "Patriot-News") is an intimate travel guide to out-of-the way rustic, historic, and
inspirational locales in this great state. Illustrated with both black-and-white and color
photographs by Glenn Davis, and fleshed out with extensive histories of noteworthy sites,
Backroads Of Pennsylvania is highly recommended for vacationers and will prove thoroughly
entertaining reading for armchair travelers as well!
Two new adventure guides provide outdoors-oriented travelers with the basics of sightseeing in a
different manner, surveying activities which rely on health and an interest in the outdoors. Shelagh
McNaly's Guatemala (1558433471, $16.99) provides a candid assessment of many different
outdoors opportunities in the country; from viewing Mayan ruins in the jungle and taking
organized tours to independent sightseeing and cultural attractions. From places to stay and eat to
experiences unique to the country, this provides all the suggestions and tools necessary to put
together an outstanding trip. Patricia and Robert Foulke's Champlain And Hudson River Valleys
(1558433455, $17.99) is also an outstanding guide to the outdoors, selecting the best
accommodations, restaurants, and outdoors experiences to be found in these regions. From scenic
drives to walks in the mountains and shopping, nothing is missed as the authors survey the
different historic and natural opportunities open to visitors to the area.
Discover Boston
Bob Cushing
Dorrance Publishing Company
643 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2505
0805961240 $9.00 1-800-788-7654
Discover Boston is designed as both a casual tour survey of the city and as a text for those who
relish Boston trivia, mixing in quick historical dates and anecdotes with advice on what to see in
the city. What sets Discover Boston apart from weightier surveys is its focus on little-known
facts, neighborhood history, and Beantown oddities.
Traveling The Lewis And Clark Trail
Julie Fanselow
The Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, Connecticut 06437
0762725893 $15.95 www.falcon.com
Now in an expanded and updated bicentennial edition, Traveling The Lewis And Clark Trail by
travel author Julie Fanselow is an invaluable and "user friendly" resource that modern-day
enthusiasts can use to retrace the route of the two famous early American explorers
commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson after acquiring the Louisiana Purchase from the
French. Filled with from cover to cover with authoritative information concerning activities,
attractions, recommended itineraries, maps, black-and-white photographs, and more, Traveling
The Lewis And Clark Trail is a comprehensive and enthusiastically recommended guide for any
vacationer seeking to retrace footsteps of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their
companions.
You've Got Mail From Kazakhstan
Sally Mesh & Stan Mesh
Higganum Hill Books
PO Box 666, Higganum, CT 06441
0963518593 $17.95 1-860-345-4103
The collaborative effort of Stan and Sally Mesh, You've Got Mail From Kazakhstan is a collection
of emails that record personal observations and experiences of their memorable six-day trip along
the Silk Road of Central Asia to central Uzbekistan. Sally and Stan's work for The International
Executive Service Corps assigned them to develop business plans for three young companies in
Kazakhstan. It is their once-in-a-lifetime journey and uniquely rewarding efforts which are
engagingly chronicled in this true-life collection of electronic epistles. You've Got Mail From
Kazakhstan is especially recommended for travelogue enthusiasts and has much to commended it
to anyone with an interest in making their own business or recreational visit to such exotic old
Silk Road locales as Kazakhstan, Samarkand and Uzbekistan.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Warblers Of The Great Lakes Region & Eastern North America
Chris G. Earley
Firefly Books
4 Daybreak Lane, Westport, CT 06880
1552978036 $24.95 1-800-387-5085
Knowledgeably and accessibly written by Chris G. Earley (an interpretive naturalist who regularly
teaches bird identification workshops), Warblers Of The Great Lakes Region & Eastern North
America is a superbly organized and presented ornithology field guide which packed from cover
to cover with brilliant color photographs of various warblers, including separate photographs to
show seasonal, gender, and juvenile versus adult variations in species plumage. Basic information
about each species is provided with a strong slant toward concerning how to identify and
distinguish it from similar species. Simply put, Warblers Of The Great Lakes Region & Eastern
North America is a "must-have" for those birdwatchers with a special interest in tracking,
sighting, and recognizing Upper Midwest and Eastern North American warblers.
HUP! Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way
James B. Spencer
Alpine Publications, Inc.
225 S. Madison Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
157779043X $22.95 1-800-777-7257
Now in an updated second edition, HUP! Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way is a
practical, user friendly, and very highly recommended instructional guide written by James B.
Spencer, an award-winning dog and outdoor writer with over 500 magazine articles to his credit.
From an examination of different types of flushing Spaniel breeds; to training a Spaniel from
puppyhood in various retrieval and hunting techniques; to working certificate tests, and much,
much more, HUP! Training Flushing Spaniels The American Way is marked by especially
straightforward instructions and advice, based on years of professional experience.
Your Outta Control Puppy
Teoti Anderson
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
One TFH Plaza, Neptune City, NJ 07753
0793829003 $12.95 www.tfh.com
Written by Teoti Anderson (a professional dog trainer with eight years of experience), Your Outta
Control Puppy is a solidly written, thoroughly "user friendly" instructional guide to training and
control-ling common puppy misbehavior, and ranges from housebreaking a precocious pet, to
curbing puppy tendencies to chew, bark, nip, bite, or jump up. Full-color photographs,
straightforward instructions, numerous examples, and a wealth of sound advice distinguish this
"owner manual" and confidently recommend it for anyone owning, or considering the ownership,
of a puppy.
The Cat's Meow
Bill Zimmeran
Willow Creek Press
PO Box 147, Minocqua WI 54548
1572236868 $14.95 1-800-850-9453
The Cat's Meow: Feline Answers To Life's Big Questions by journalist and author Bill
Zimmerman is dedicated to showcasing the daily life of the cat. From stretching out in the sun, to
demonstrating feline independence, to disappearing for a couple of hours each day, to pouncing
with passion on what is wanted, The Cat's Meow is replete with a "cat wisdom" that would do
their human companions a lot of good to emulate! Zimmerman's delightful and perceptive text is
superbly illustrated throughout with the artwork of Tom Bloom. Also very highly recommended is
Zimmerman and Bloom's companion volume: The God's Bark: Simple Truths From Wise Pets
(157223685X, $14.95)
Snakes Of The United States And Canada
Carl H. Ernst & Evelyn M. Ernst
Smithsonian Institution Press
Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013-7012
1588340198 $70.00 1-800-782-4612
The team effort of Carl H. Ernst (Professor of Biology, George Mason University, Fairfax,
Virginia) and Evelyn M. Ernst (Director of Information for the National Science Resource Center
in Washington DC), Snakes Of The United States And Canada Is a brilliantly conceived and
presented, 668-page encyclopedia filled from cover to cover with concise descriptions and
up-to-date information concerning habitats, predators, behavior, reproduction, and more for all of
the American and Canadian snake species from coast to coast. Full color photographs of each
fascinating species are combined with meticulous, detailed, definitive descriptive entries, making
Snakes Of The United States And Canada a professional quality addition to professional and
academic Herpetology Resource reference collections.
University of Chicago Press
1427 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637
1-800-621-2736 www.amazon.com
Two college-level texts are highly recommended picks for library collections specializing in
science and natural history. Carol Boggs, et.al. Butterflies (0226063-186, $45.00), in which the
world's leading experts blend the latest knowledge and findings on butterflies to examine their
evolutionary and ecological processes. Broad areas focus on genetics, ecology, behavior and
conservation biology, providing the first international synthesis of butterfly biology in over two
decades. A highly specialized but essential title. Thomas Kunz and M. Brock Fenton edit Bat
Ecology (0226462064, $55.00), a technical title covering the natural science and ecology of bats
from migration to the evolution of ecological diversity among bat populations. Anticipate a highly
technical set of discussions particular to college-level students of ecology and natural history.
Both are exceptional presentations and recommended for lasting lending value to libraries
specializing in science and nature.
Guide To The Reptiles Of The Eastern Palearctic
Nikolai N. Szczerbak
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
1575240041 $73.50 1-800-724-0025
Compiled and written by the late Soviet academician and herpetologist Nikolai N. Szczerbak
(1927-1998) and with the technical editorial assistance of Michael L. Golubev, Guide To The
Reptiles Of The Eastern Palearctic covers the reptile fauna of the Soviet Union, offering
information on 161 different species, including their general distribution, type locality,
reproduction and growth rates, ontogenetic, sexual, and geographic variation, ecology, behavior,
and much, much more. An inset section of color photographs illustrates the professional style text
of this solid biological handbook. Guide To The Reptiles Of The Eastern Palearctic is a
meticulously prepared, seminal, scholarly addition to both academic, zoological, and professional
reptile/herpetology reference collections.
The American History Shelf
Wild Women Of The Old West
Glenda Riley & Richard Etulain
Fulcrum
16100 Table Mtn Pkwy #300, Golden, CO 80403
1555912958 $17.95 1-800-992-2908
Wild Women Of The Old West is the story of early American Western rebels, daughters, cowgirls
and female outlaws adds the fourth volume to a series on notable Westerners, and focuses on nine
notorious women from frontier times. From Calamity Jane to Emily D. West, Wild Women Of
The
Old West provides a lively history of their lives and influence on their changing times.
Hope In Hard Times
Mary Murphy
Montana Historical Society Press
Box 201201, Helena, MT 59620-1201
0917298810 $22.00 1-800-243-9900
Compiled from archives of photographs taken by Arthur Rothstein, Russell Lee, John Vachon,
and
Marion Post Wolcott (four of the United States' best-known photographs from the Depression
era),
Hope In Hard Times: New Deal Photographs Of Montana 1936-1942 is an absorbing visual
presentation of black-and-white images that add a personal touch to the events of history, as the
state of Montana and indeed the nation of America struggled to lift itself out of economic
collapse.
The extensive text provides an informed and informative commentary which provides an
invaluable
context and rounds out the memorable pictures creating a vivid total presentation. Hope In Hard
Times is a welcome and highly recommended contribution to academic and community library
20th
Century American History reference collections and reading lists.
Chace Of A Lifetime
Grace Anselmo D'Amato
Down The Shore Publishing Corp.
Box 3100, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
0945582757 $26.95 down-the-shore.com
Chance Of A Lifetime is the inside history of how Atlantic City earned its reputation for being the
Queen of Resorts, especially focusing upon the lives and labors of political boss Enoch "Nucky"
Johnson and 500 Club owner Paul "Skinny" Johnson who founded an economy on vice as a
matter
of civic pride. An engaging, uproarious true tale of sin, scrambling, and glittering legacy, Chance
Of
A Lifetime is a unique and welcome addition to 20th Century American History in general, and
New
Jersey State History in particular.
At The Edge Of Empire
Eric Hinderaker & Peter C. Mancall
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218
0801871379 $17.95 jhupbooks.com
Co-written by Eric Hinderaker (Associate Professor of History, University of Utah) and Peter C.
Mancall (Professor of History, University of Southern California), At The Edge Of Empire: The
Backcountry In British North America focuses upon the interplay between Europeans and Native
Americans during the seventeenth century. The "backcountry" that existed just beyond the
imperial
reach of Britain is the primary subject of this acutely written, meticulously researched, scholarly
history which closely examines the manifold causes of conflict, as well as the ordinary situations
of
daily life which were to significantly contribute to the American Revolution of 1776.
Alcatraz
Michael Esslinger
Ocean View Publishing Company
PO Box 222317, Carmel, CA 93922
0970461402 $26.99 alcatrazhistory.com
Historian Michael Esslinger offers readers an in-depth portrait of the intimidating and seemingly
inescapable American prison in Alcatraz: A Definitive History Of The Penitentiary Years.
Black-and-white photographs enhance a detailed chronicle of this penal institution and its inmates,
from its creation as a Mexican military fortress, to it's first use as an American Civil War facility of
incarceration for prisoners of war by the Union in 1861, down to its final closure in 1963. A
detailed, in-depth, definitive, informative, and superbly presented account of an infamous
institution
of American history, Alcatraz is a unique and welcome contribution to Penology Studies and
American History reference collections.
Fort Union And The Upper Missouri Fur Trade
Barton H. Barbour
University of Oklahoma Press
1005 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
0806134984 $19.95 1-800-627-7377
Fort Union And The Upper Missouri Fur Trade by Barton H. Barbour (Assistant Professor of
History, Boise State University), is a comprehensive history of the city of Fort Union, one of the
most important and enduring fur-trading posts of the nineteenth century. Historian and author
Barton Barbour transport the reader to a yesteryear teeming hub of communication and activity
between pioneers, Native Americans, trappers, traders, and more. An involving discussion of the
legal, political, and sociocultural influence this trading hub had upon American history, Fort
Union
And The Upper Missouri Fur Trade is an impressive work of deftly presented scholarship which
has
clearly earned its finalist ranking for the 2002 Western Writers of America Spur Award in the
Best
Western Nonfiction-Historical category.
The Rockies
David Lavender
Bison Books/Univ. of Nebraska Press
233 N. 8th St., Lincoln, NE 68588-0255
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu
080328019X $19.95 1-402-472-3581
Enhanced with an informative introduction by Duane A. Smith, The Rockies by David Lavender
(Professor of History and Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College) is an informed and
informative
history of the majestic Rocky Mountains ranging from the gold strikes of 1859 to struggles that
brought about law codes unique to the mountainous American West. An engaging presentation as
much about the impact of humanity as it is about the mountain range itself, The Rockies is a
welcome addition to American History Studies reading lists and academic library collections. Also
very highly recommended is Professor Duane Smith's earlier works: The Way To The Western
Sea:
Lewis And Clark Across The Continent (0803280033, $18.95) and Westward Vision: The Story
Of
The Oregon Trail (0803279159, $18.95).
The Artbook Shelf
Looking North
Karal Ann Marling
Afton Historical Society Press
PO Box 100, Afton, MN 55001
www.aftonpress.com
1890434566 $27.95 1-800-436-8443
Compiled and presented by curator and writer Karal Ann Marling, Looking North: Royal
Canadian
Mounted Police Illustrations - The Potlatch Collection is a full-color artbook collection
showcasing
classic illustrations of Canada's famous traditional mounted police, men who embodied the virtues
of
the Victorian era. A thoughtful introduction and an informative commentary fully enhances this
bold
and impressionable treasure trove embodying the spirit of a Canadian yesteryear! Highly
recommended!
Winslow Homer And The Pictorial Press
David Tatham
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
0815629745 $39.95 1-800-365-8929
A work of impeccible scholarship by David Tatham (Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at Syracuse
University), Winslow Homer And The Pictorial Press presents an informed and informative text
which is enhanced with black-and-white reproductions of the art of Winslow Homer. One of the
best-known American painters of the nineteenth century, Professor Tatham provides extensive
insights into Homer's career, and how he necessarily relied on his great artistic skill and talent to
make ends meet. Accurately portraying all sides of American life as experienced and interpreted
by
Homer, Winslow Homer And The Pictorial Press is commended as an especially thoughtfully
written
work and an outstanding contribution to American Art History and American Publishing History
reference collections.
Bright Earth
Philip Ball
University of Chicago Press
1427 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637
0226036286 $18.00 1-800-621-2736
Bright Earth is an impressive and informtive survey of the art and invention of color. Philip Ball
knowledgeably chronicles art history from wall paintings in Egypt to the Internet, analyzing both
the
science and art of how colors were developed and displayed. The dual focus on technological and
artistic achievement makes Bright Earth a powerful survey which could have proved technical
under
another hand, but which proves delightful accessible to lay readers in all disciplines.
The Art Of The Pen
Lee Hendrix & Thea Vignau-Wilberg
Getty Publications
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1682
0892366222 $14.95 www.getty.edu
The Art Of The Pen is a lavishly beautiful, full-color reproduction of classical works of calligraphy
and miniature painting drawn from the era of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. These selected
pages from the "Mira calligraphiae monumenta" or Model Book of Calligraphy, one of the major
manuscripts in the J. Paul Getty Museum collection, The Art Of The Pen is enthusiastically
recommended to calligraphy enthusiasts as a rapturously enticing work of exquisite artwork that
transcends the test of time.
A Painter's Year In The Forests Of Bhutan
A. K. Hellum
The University of Hawaii Press
2840 Kolowalu St, Honolulu, HI 96822
0824824865 $35.00 1-888-847-7377
A Painter's Year In The Forests Of Bhutan by scholar and painter A. K. Hellum is an impressively
presented artbook offering unique botanical and visual insights into the flora and culture of the
land
of Bhutan. Featuring color illustrations of more than 100 rarely seen Bhutanese plants, Hellum's
extensive and thoughtful commentary enhances the gentle, museum quality illustrations, and
provides the reader with a thoughtful perspective in the form of an exotic giftbook which is most
especially recommended for lovers of nature and students of botany.
Sanctuaries
Peter C. Stone
The Writers' Collective
780 Reservoir Avenue, Suite 243, Cranston, RI 02910
193213350X $19.95 1-617-848-9909
Sanctuaries blends beautiful artworks by Peter C. Stone portraying the Wampanoag Homeland of
southern New England, with Peter's brief notations communicating the importance of
understanding
the value and wonder of the natural world. A gentle and inspirational picture book which is
suitable
for all ages, Sanctuaries truly and visually celebrates the joy and transcendence of life, growth,
and
love.
Window On The West
Judith A. Barter & Andrew J. Walker
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Av, Chicago, IL 60603
PO Box 205, Manchester, VT 05254
0865591997 $50.00 1-312-443-3600
In association with Hudson Hills Press, The Art Institute of Chicago's Window On The West is a
truly inspirational artbook collecting and showcases individual pieces originally created from
1890-1940 In a Chicago art community that romanced the ideal of the American West.
Oil-on-canvas works, portraits of (sometimes overly romanticized) Native American heroes,
sculptures, and much, much more, combine with an informed and informative text providing the
reader with an extensive art history. A vivid artbook and treasure, illuminating to read and
rapturous
to view, Window On The West would make a welcome and popular addition to any personal,
professional, academic, or community library American Art History collection.
Drawing Mammals
Doug Lindstrand
Fox Chapel Publishing Co., Inc.
1970 Broad St, East Petersburg, PA 17520
www.foxchapelpublishing.com
1565232062 $25.00 www.amazon.com
Now in its third edition, Drawing Mammals: An Artist's Reference Guide To North American
Mammals is an emphatically visual reference manual created by Doug Lindstrand, an artist with
30
years of experience in photographing and sketching wildlife. The sketches and full-color
photographs are generally allowed to speak for themselves, with the text being limited to basic
information concerning the biology of each mammal species presented - there are no how-to
verbal
drawing instructions in this extensively illustrated resource. A truly "user friendly" instructional
guide, Drawing Mammals is most especially recommended for those novice artists who consider a
picture to be worth a thousand words -- at least when it comes to learning how to draw.
The Psychology Shelf
Patterns
Marilyn Charles
The Analytic Press
101 West Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
0881633720 $39.95 analyticpress.com
Patterns: Building Blocks Of Experience By Marilyn Chambers (Adjunct Professor of Clinical
Psychology, Michigan State University) traces how primary sensory and affective experiences
coalesce into patterns which evolve to reflect a unique subjectivity on the part of every individual
personality. These are life patterns through which we interact and affect one another beyond any
overt physical connection or activity. Professor Charles draws upon case examples to illustrate
and
document these patterned experiences comprising life narratives. Of special not is the chapter
devoted to "The Language of the Body: Allusions to Self-Experience in Women's Poetry".
Patterns
is a seminal and scholarly contribution to Psychoanalytic Studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
Getting Personal
Michael G. DeFilippo
Second Chance Publishing
PO Box 1632, Nixa, MO 65714
www.secondchancepublishing.com
0971679525 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Compiled by Michael G. DeFilippo (who was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in 1998),
Getting
Personal: Stories Of Life With Tourette Syndrome is a collection of true anecdotes from those
who
have the Tourette condition, often called the "cursing disease" as it is characterized by involuntary
verbal outbursts such as curse words. Informal insights into the daily lives of those with Tourette
Syndrome combined with "first-person" journal entries to make for a rewarding, informative
reading
that speaks directly from experience to life and which is especially recommended reading for the
friends and families of those who are afflicted with Tourette Syndrome.
The World History Shelf
Travel In The Middle Ages
Jean Verdon
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
0268042233 $25.00 undpress.nd.edu
An original and scholarly work by Jean Verdon (Professor Emeritus of Literature and Humanities
at
Limoges University), and ably translated into English by George Holoch, Travel In The Middle
Ages
presents the personal testimonies of those who adventured upon perilous roads in the Middle
Ages,
including clergy, merchants, agents of the king, sailors, and many others. An expertly researched
history and a thoroughly "reader friendly" descriptive text offers the students and non-specialist
general reader alike, a rare and informative insight into life and times of Europeans several
centuries
past. Travel In The Middle Ages is seminal and enormously important contribution to Medieval
Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Columbian Exchange
Alfred W. Crosby, Jr.
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275980928 $24.95 www.praeger.com
The Columbian Exchange: Biological And Cultural Consequences Of 1942 by Alfred W. Crosby
Jr.
(Professor Emeritus of American Studies, History, and Geography, University of Texas - Austin)
is
the 30th anniversary edition of a classic treatise that shows how the voyages of Columbus caused
a
sweeping biological change as organisms large and small spread to both sides of the Atlantic
Ocean.
From the deadly toll of smallpox among the Indians of Mexico, to the introduction of Old World
plants and animals to the New World, and so much more, The Columbian Exchange is a seminal,
educational, and uniquely insightful contribution to Native American, Medical History, and World
History Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Tuareg: People Of Ahaggar
Jeremy Keenan
Sickle Moon Books/Dufour Editions
Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
1900209144 $29.95 1-800-869-5677
First published in 1977, The Tuareg: People Of Ahaggar by Jeremy Keenan is an even-handed and
objective look at the culture of the Tuareg people of the central Sahara, who are perhaps most
famous for a fierce defense of their homeland against French imperialism, a struggle which
ultimately
resulted in the expulsion of France from Algeria in 1962. Part history, part anthropology, The
Tuareg: People Of Ahaggar is offers an historical analysis which is very highly recommended for
Mideast Studies reference library collections.
The Great Land Rush
John C. Weaver
McGill-Queen's University Press
3430 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3A 1X9
0773525270 $55.00 1-800-387-0141
The Great Land Rush And The Making Of The Modern World, 1650-1900 by John C. Weaver
(Professor of History, McMaster University) knowledgeably examines how the European
appropriation and distribution of land in the New World affected nations and civilizations.
Covering
the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, The Great Land Rush And
The Making Of The Modern World, 1650-1900 is a thoughtful, scholarly, and confidently
recommended analysis offering impressive insights on the international power plays and specific
human interactions that shaped two and a half centuries of colonial era history.
Encyclopedia Of Barbarian Europe
Michael Frassetto
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
1576072630 $95.00 1-800-368-6868
Compiled, written, and edited by Michael Frasetto (Religion Editor of the Encyclopedia
Britannica),
Encyclopedia Of Barbarian Europe: Society In Transformation presents a wealth of up-to-date
information concerning the figures, places, events, laws, ideas, and social orders of the late
ancient
period down through the Middle Ages in Europe. Nearly 200 entries are organized alphabetically
in
order to offer an extensively researched, "user friendly" portrait of how men and women of the
era
once lived, and how European society itself evolved over the centuries. Encyclopedia Of
Barbarian
Europe is a core addition to any dedicated academic or community library European History
reference collection.
The International Studies Shelf
The United States And Coercive Diplomacy
Robert J. Art & Patrick M. Cronin, editors
United States Institution of Peace
1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011
1929223447 $19.95 www.usip.org
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Robert J. Art (Professor of International Relations,
Brandeis
University) and Patrick M. Cronin (Assistant Administrator, U.S. Agency for International
Development), The United States And Coercive Diplomacy is a collection of learned essays by a
variety of authors, each of whom look at American "coercive diplomacy", that is, the striving to
change the behavior of a state or group through the threat of, or limited use of, military force.
Studying cases in Bosnia, Haiti, Iraq, Taiwan, North Korea, and others, The United States And
Coercive Diplomacy affords a series of perceptive views of this trend in American international
relations and what it means for the present and future. The United States And Coercive
Diplomacy
is a welcome and highly recommended contribution to International Studies reading lists and
reference collections.
Peace & War
Raymond Aron
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854
0765805049 $39.95 1-888-999-6778
A work of impressive scholarship by political and social theorist Raymond Aron (1905-1983), and
featuring a new introduction by Daniel J. Mahoney (Associate Professor of Political Science,
Assumption College) and Brian C. Anderson (Senior Editor of "City Journal"), Peace & War: A
Theory Of International Relations develops and presents analytical tools necessary for prompt,
clear,
cogent thinking about the stakes, conflicts, and possibilities of contemporary international
relations.
Denouncing the idea that a simple "science" can deterministically and inflexibly predict the
complexities of international relations, and rejecting both the amoral view of Machiavellians and
the
naivete of political idealists, Peace & War: A Theory Of International Relations is an absorbing,
informative study of human behavior on a grand scale which is very highly recommended for
International Studies, Political Science, and Multinational History reference collections and
reading
lists.
The Illusion Of Control
Seyom Brown
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2188
0815702639 $18.95 1-800-275-1447
A work of impressive scholarship by Seyom Brown (Professor of International Cooperation in the
Department of Politics, Brandeis University), The Illusion Of Control: Force And Foreign Policy
In
The 21st Century is a informed and informative survey and analysis of the usage and impact of
force
in world politics as a crisis reaction, and the dangers of mistakenly estimating the ever-changing
nature of war itself in today's volatile and confusing world. A cautionary presentation warning of
the
consequences of the overuse of brute force as a first resort, The Illusion Of Control is a timely
and
welcome contribution to the contemporary national dialogue regarding American foreign policy
and
the role of a military-based diplomacy in our now global efforts in the war against terrorism.
Pirates And Emperors, Old And New
Noam Chomsky
South End Press
7 Brookline St. #1, Cambridge, MA 02139
www.southendpress.org
0896086852 $18.00 1-800-533-8478
Now in a newly updated edition, Pirates And Emperors, Old And New: International Terrorism In
The Real World by Noam Chomsky (an internationally acclaimed philosopher, scholar, and
political
activist). Chomsky's critical analysis of America's role in the Middle East and how the media tends
to
manipulate the beliefs of the public is presented with the addition of new chapters focusing upon
the
second Palestinian Intifada which began in October 2000, as well as the harsh impact that
September
11 has had on the formation and conduct of American foreign policy. Pirates And Emperors, Old
And New is a very highly recommended and timely addition to Contemporary International
Studies
reading lists and reference collections.
Traditions, Values, And Humanitarian Action
Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.
Fordham University Press
University Box L, 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
0823222888 $24.00 1-800-247-6553
Compiled and edited by Kevin M. Cahill (Director of the Institute of International Humanitarian
Affairs, Fordham University), Traditions, Values, And Humanitarian Action is a collection of
nineteen erudite essays by various learned and scholarly authors informatively examining some of
the fundamental issues surrounding humanitarian action, including reaching beyond practical
difficulties of providing humanitarian assistance in a world of global politics, to the intermeshing
of
different religious, cultural, and social systems in often hostile circumstances. From Christianity
and
its religious sponsored humanitarian missions; to the concept, theory, and reality of terrorism; to
the
impact the September 11th attacks have had on global civil society, Traditions, Values, And
Humanitarian Action is a thoughtfully informative and seminally important addition to
International
Studies reference collections, as well as corporate, governmental, and NGO policy maker reading
lists.
Facts About China
Xiao-Bin Ji, editor
H.W. Wilson Company
950 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
0824209613 $105.00 1-800-367-6770
Deftly organized and edited by Xiao-Bin Ji (Assistant Professor of History, Rutgers University),
Facts About China is an extensively packed, 751-page resource comprehensively covering the
geography, climate, history, belief systems, economy, governmental institutions, chronology and
more, regarding the People's Republic of China. An authoritative and "user friendly" reference
offering up-to-date and relevant information (especially for prospective travelers and visitors),
Facts
About China is an impressive, seminal, and very highly recommended contribution to Chinese
Studies reference collections.
The Austrian Nation
Ernst Bruckmuller
Ariadne Press
270 Goins Court, Riverside, CA 92507
1572411155 $46.00 aridadnepress.com
Initially published in 1984, The Austrian Nation: Cultural Consciousness And Socio-Political
Processes by Ernst Bruckmuller (Professor of Economic and Social History, University of Vienna,
and Chairman of the Department of Austrian Studies) is a revised translation into English and
provided an informative Afterword by Lowell A. Bangerter (Professor of German, University of
Wyoming) of a seminal and scholarly work that combines historical analysis, social research, and a
broad survey of the unique culture forces and politics that have shaped present-day Austria.
Individual chapters address controversies, myths, stereotypes, the wide variety of ethnic groups,
and
more. As pertaining to the political, social, and cultural tapestry of Austria itself, The Austrian
Nation is thoughtfully recommended as being a seminal and ground breaking study of a European
nation.
The Social Issues Shelf
Wilson's Ghost
Robert S. McNamara & James G. Blight
PublicAffairs
250 W 57th St, #1321, NY, NY 10107
www.publicaffairsbooks.com
1586481436 $14.00 perseusbooks.com
The collaborative effort of Robert S. McNamara (educator, businessman, and Secretary of
Defense
to Presidents Jack Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson), and James G. Blight (Professor of International
Relations, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University), Wilson's Ghost:
Reducing
The Risk Of Conflict, Killing, And Catastrophe In The 21st Century is a clear, hard look at the
twentieth century as being the bloodiest era in the whole of human history, with over 160 million
people worldwide as victims of wars and other armed conflicts. Studying the means of avoiding
war
and sustaining peace, and presenting a plan to realize Woodrow Wilson's dream of a peaceful
planet,
McNamara and Blight cogently set forth a radical means to reducing the bloodshed and
progressing
toward a more enlightened future. Wilson's Ghost is very highly recommended reading and a
welcome addition to personal reading lists and academic Peace Studies reference collections.
Theatre Of Hell
Dr. Haha Lung & Christopher Prowant
Loompanics Unlimited
PO Box 1197, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1559502355 $19.95 loompanics.com
Theatre Of Hell explores and reveals the routine, systematic torture carried on by supposedly
civilized countries, cataloging over 100 countries where legal 'judicial' tortures ranging from
amputation and caning to beheading, and surveying state-sanctioned punishments for offenses.
The
common view is that torture is used by uncivilized nations or that torture has long been abolished:
Theatre Of Hell shows otherwise.
Good News For A Change
David Suzuki & Holly Dressel
Greystone Books
1700 4th St., Berkeley, CA 94710
155054926X $16.95 www.amazon.com
Good News For A Change isn't just another account of disasters and future problems; instead it
provides a positive focus and a blueprint for survival by gathering the stories of everyday people
and
how they are helping to change their world. The solutions to saving the planet exist, the authors
maintain: they just have to be identified and implemented on a range of levels. An intriguing
survey
results.
Still The Target
Theodore Shackley & Richard Finney
Noble House
8019 Belair Rd. #10 Baltimore MD 21236
1561677868 $18.95 www.amazon.com
How can the general public cope with threats of terrorism and crime? Still The Target examines
issues of protecting high level individuals and how these strategies can be used by corporations,
private individuals, and governments alike. Case studies, research findings, and the authors' CIA
backgrounds blend to reveal methods of observation, self-defense, and even attack. The focus on
a
proactive attitude makes Still The Target an intriguing and highly recommended guide.
Aging In Today's World
Renee Rose Shield & Stanley M. Aronson
Berghahn Books
604 West 115th St, New York, NY 10025
1571814205 $29.95 1-800-540-8663
The collaborative effort of Renee Rose Shield (Clinical Associate Professor of Community Health,
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island) and Stanley M. Aronson (University Professor of
Medical Science and Dean of Medicine Emeritus, Brown University), Aging In Today's World:
Conversations Between An Anthropologist And A Physician is an informed and informative
inquiry
the addresses the complex subject of aging, and which confronts some very tough questions from
a
sociological and a medical standpoint, including "What is successful aging?"; "Is aging a burden or
a
gift?"; and "Where is aging located?" A college-level study covering both common issues and
more
obscure philosophical dilemmas, Aging In Today's World is a welcome and very highly
recommended contribution to Geriatric Studies reference collections and supplemental reading
lists.
Gender And The Welfare State
Mary Daly & Katherine Rake
Polity Press/Blackwell Publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
0745622321 $34.95 www.polity.co.uk
Co-written by Mary Daly (Professor of Sociology, Queen's University, Belfast, Ireland) and
Katherine Rake (Director of the Fawcett Society), Gender And The Welfare State: Care, Work
And
Welfare In Europe And The USA is a crucial and scholarly examination of the intersection
between
gender and the welfare state in eight countries: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands,
Sweden, the UK and the USA. From acutely dissecting feminist and comparative literature on the
welfare state; to presenting a new theoretical framework for understanding these issues and
drawing
connections between gender and household resources (as well as explanations of national
configurations and cross-national patterns) and a great deal more, Gender And The Welfare State
offers a wealth of documented social insights and would make an excellent addition to Gender
Studies, Women's Studies, and Feminist Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Architects Of Rap
Les Taha
Silverstone Press
PO Box 8429, Tacoma, WA 98418
0974071005 $12.95 silverstonepress.com
The Architects Of Rap: Poison In Our Culture by Les Taha is a stinging, articulate, timely
denouncement of the negative influences that rap and hip-hop culture and lyrics have on African
Americans today, ranging from its portrayal of stereotyped violence, to promiscuity, to criminality
among black people, to its glorification of despicable and inhumane behavior. Pen-and-ink
cartoons
add a satirical punch to this strident, much-needed "wake-up" call concerning how prejudice and
poisonous values influence our impressionable youth through the guise of rap and hip-hop.
Mexifornia: A State Of Becoming
Victor Davis Hanson
Encounter Books
665 Third Street, Suite 330, San Francisco, CA 94107-1951
1893554732 $21.95 www.encounterbooks.com
Mexifornia: A State Of Becoming by Victor David Hanson scrutinizes the impact that massive
illegal
immigration from Mexico to California has had upon the state, its civil services, and its culture.
Emphasizing the importance of making American citizenship a priority, sharply criticizing those
who
stymie discussion of the illegal immigration issue, and lauding the American traditions of
assimilation, integration, and intermarriage, Mexifornia is a distinct wake-up call concerning a
serious social issue and should be required reading for state and federal policy makers, as well as
the
immigration activist and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in immigration
issues.
No One Is Illegal
Steve Cohen
Trentham Books/Stylus Publishing
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
1858562910 $29.95 1-800-232-0223
No One Is Illegal: Asylum And Immigration Control Past And Present by immigration lawyer and
activist Steve Cohen is a carefully researched and clearly presented look at the political and
historical
background to governmental immigration controls. A meticulous and authoritative study of
immigration history is then extended into the present day, in which migrants, immigrants, and
refugees are increasingly being turned away by a "global fortress" mentality. A thoughtful and
thought-provoking account of a critical modern-day issue No One Is Illegal is a seminal, ground
breaking, and very strongly recommended contribution to Immigration Studies reference
collections
and supplemental reading lists.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Out Of The Ashes
Karen Koehler
Black Death Books
PO Box 588, Effort, PA 18330
0967922038 $16.00 khpindustries.com
Janna is a woman who dedicated herself to avenging the victims of her home planet's globally
catastrophic war. Then she became a victim herself with face and body destroyed beyond recovery
or recognition by sadistic warmongers who left her for dead. But Janna survived, as much
machine
as woman, and on a mission to punish the guilty of atrocities such as those inflicted upon her.
Janna's enemies are now on Earth and are bringing their intergalactic grudge match to a world
unable to withstand them. But Janna is coming for the unrepentant on a mission of revenge. The
debut title in Karen Koehler's "The Maiden" science fiction action/adventure series, Out Of The
Ashes is a compelling and entertaining read, and also documents Koehler as a master storyteller
and
a welcome addition to the pantheon of Science Fiction authors with a natural gift for the
genre.
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
As a newcomer to Tanya Huff's writings and arriving in the middle of her Keeper's Chronicles
with
Volume 3, Long Hot Summoning (0756401364, $6.99), I wasn't anticipating the thrill which
resulted from this refreshing story. Huff's style made it easy to enter the world of talking cats,
witch
families, and conflicts between good and evil forces, even mid-series; and the humor and
innuendoes
run non-stop through this fantasy. Here Diana and her sister Claire find themselves confronting
shopping center elves and evils alike as they battle against a staged takeover from the Otherside.
Add lesbian attractions, cat sarcasm, and an abundance of wit and you have a strong fantasy
which
wins on its solid and refreshingly different, wry humor. Jude Fisher's Wild Magic (0756401-453,
$23.95) provides Book 2 of Fool's Gold, continuing the story of traditional enemies the Eyra and
Istria peoples, and a group of unlikely young men and women who could be the key to stopping
or
enhancing the violence between the two peoples. A rich plot, this will prompt newcomers to
consult its predecessor for more insights. Emily Drake's Dragon Guard (0756401410, $19.95)
provides Book 3 in the 'Magickers' series and is a recommended fantasy for any who enjoy Harry
Potter and similar series titles. Here Jason searches for a stable sanctuary for the Magickers group
of
adults and young adults who are honing their magic and fighting evil forces in the process. Time is
running out, complicated by confrontations with both daily living and evil forces. Solid, fast-paced
action throughout keeps this series lively.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 14071
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Harry Turtledove's Marching Through Peachtree (0743436091, $7.99) tells of a different kind of
civil war in Detina, a land in which a king has decided to liberate its blond surfs. This war will be
fought not only with arms, but with wizards and magic as the king searches for a united front.
Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill's Spirits White As Lightning (0743436083, $7.99) tells
of a
boy who has left the Underhill world to settle into New York and school at Julliard, trying to
forget
he once led victory in Underhill against a dark Lord. It takes the plans of a man whose love was
murdered by a human to involve Eric in a new Underhill battle:
