Afterimages
Carol Ascher
Holmes & Meier Publishers
PO Box 943, Teaneck, NJ 07666
9780841914490, $24.00, www.holmesandsandmeier.com
A story of growing up in refuge from one of the most brutal dictators of the 20th century, "Afterimages: A Family Memoir" is the collective memories of a family who grew up in Topeka, Kansas after their parents fled Hitler's Germany in fear. Author Carol Ascher reflects on her bright-eyed to a fault mother, who always told her about better days back in the old country, and the dark sense of humor of her father, whose work in psychology only made it darker. "Afterimages" is a unique story, shedding light on those Germans who did not agree with Hitler's policies and left the country to escape his tyranny.
Analyzing Intelligence
Roger Z. George & James B. Bruce, editors
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
1589012011, $29.95, www.press.georgetown.edu, 1-800-246-9606
Expertly compiled and deftly co-edited by Roger Z. George (a career analyst serving in the CIA, State Department, and Defense Department) and James B. Bruce (a retired career CIA intelligence analyst who served with the National Intelligence council, in the Directorates of Intelligence and Operations, as well as other intelligence community organizations), "Analyzing Intelligence: Origins, Obstacles, And Innovations" is a compilation of informed and informative essays and articles on the subject of intelligence analysis providing academia, professionals, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject with a comprehensive overview of the issues, tools, and resources that American intelligence services and departments have with respect to obtaining and understanding the information that they collect. Beginning with a basic introduction to intelligence analysis by James B. Bruce and Roger Z. George, the knowledgeable contributors cover analytic tradition and history, the role of the analyst, the challenges endemic to intelligence analysis, common problems and concerns associated with intelligence analysis, as well as trends and changes within the field of intelligence analysis. An impressively articulate and scholarly body of work, "Analyzing Intelligence" is especially recommended for academic, governmental, and community library reference collections, and the supplemental reading lists of students, journalists, and interested general readers with an interest in the subject.
Doing Things Right in the Matters of the Heart
John Ensor
Crossway
1300 Crescent, St. Wheaton, IL 60187
9781581348422, $11.99, www.crossway.com
So many spend their dating lives going through a tiresome routine that leaves them both emotionally and spiritually drained. "Doing Things Right in the Matters of the Heart" is a Christian influenced guide for dating, written especially for those in turmoil over the matter. With advice for both men and women trying to find the one person with whom can they settle down and have a long, healthy relationship, "Doing Things Right in the Matters of the Heart" is highly recommended for Christian singles everywhere.
Survival Along the Continental Divide
Jack Loeffler
University of New Mexico Press
1 University of New Mexico MSCO4 2820, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
9780826344397, $24.95 www.unmpress.com
Decades worth of interviews with such contemporary visionaries as Stewart Udall, David Kammer, Melissa Savage and Paul Horgan comprise "Survival Along the Continental Divide", which explores issues of landscape, environment and culture in New Mexico. While regional New Mexico collections will likely be the most interested in this anthology, any college-level holding strong in regional American culture should also find it a worthy addition.
My Journey in Mystic China
John Blofeld
Inner Traditions
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594771576, $24.95 www.innertraditions.com
Part travelogue, part memoir and part cultural exploration, My Journey in Mystic China: Old Pu's Travel Diary deserves ongoing mention as a powerful expose from the travel diaries of English-born John Blofeld, covering his life in China. Blofeld translated the I Ching and spent much of his adult life traveling during the 1930s and 40s; his scholarly comments are ideal for any who would better understand pre-World War II China. Highly recommended.
Model Masters Dragons
Elizabeth Allen, author
Ivan Vazquez & Miriam Hidalgo, illustrators
Silver Dolphin Books
1700 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781592237722, $19.95 www.silverdolphinbooks.com 1-800-788-3123
Intended for dragon lovers age eight to eighty, Model Masters Dragons is an inexpensive kit consisting of four plastic dragon figures, each of which is a couple inches long or tall; a paintbrush; six little pots of paint (yellow, black, blue, green, white, and red - they can be mixed to produce other colors); two little pots of glaze; and a 32-page, full-color softcover book. In addition to giving detailed instructions and guidelines for painting the dragon figures, the softcover book also features an assortment of brief summaries of classic dragon legends, illustrated with fantastic original artwork. A wonderful rainy-day project for stimulating creativity, and enthusiastically recommended not just for young people, but also for teens or adults who want to practice their skills before attempting to paint more expensive figurines!
The Essential Reference Of Domestic Brewers And The Bottled Brands
MC Basset, LLC
PO Box 241, Asbury, NJ 08802
9780977480012, $60.00
Now in an entirely updated third edition, "The Essential Reference Of Domestic Brewers And The Bottled Brands" is a superbly organized professional reference that is divided into seven major sections: an alphabetically arranged lists of breweries; comparison charts of color and bitterness; a beer style index of beer brands; 'Availability by State Charts'; a geographic brewery listing including state commentary; 'How Supplied Charts'; and a comprehensive listing of brewery brand portfolios. An essential resource for academic and professional reference collections, "The Essential Reference Of Domestic Brewers And The Bottled Brands" will also prove to be an invaluable and strongly recommended addition to the collections of beer, ale, and lager enthusiasts who seek to explore all the brewery offerings in their particular state or in other defined regions of the country. For example, in Wisconsin beginning with Angry Minnow Brewing in Hayward and finishing with the William Kuether Brewing Company of Clear Lake.
The Wisconsin Shelf
History of the Territory of Wisconsin from 1836 to 1848
Moses M. Strong
Heritage Books Inc.
100 Railroad Avenue, Suite 104, Westminster, Maryland 21157-4826
0788422316, $29.95, www.HeritageBooks.com 800.876.6103
This is a 665-page facsimile reprint of Moses M. Strong's study of territorial Wisconsin originally published in 1885 by the Democrat Printing Co. State Printers, Madison, Wisconsin. The original of this seminal study is nearly impossible to find, hard to pay for, and frankly needs this re-airing just for the index alone. Strong precedes his territorial history with an account of some pre territorial events that shaped the foundations of Wisconsin. He takes us back to different world, back to the late 1500's covering civil government under Florida and Louisiana, wars with the Fox Indians, the Langlade Family, Carver's explorations, the transfer to British jurisdiction from 1705 to 1775, the various Indian wars, the lead mines, covering civil governments to 1834, right up to the back door of Wisconsin Territory, and on to statehood in 1848, a grand and glorious adventure. For a hundred and forty three years, Moses Strong's very readable study has been a godsend for genealogists and other budding historians. Strong deserves the new market and kudos to the Heritage people for providing this reasonably priced volume.
Wisconsin Dells
Dirk Vanderwilt
Channel Lake Inc.
PO Box 1771, New York, NY 10156
9780979204395, $13.95, www.channellake.com
One of the best known tourist oriented areas of the Badger State are the rides and attractions of Wisconsin Dells, Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, "Wisconsin Dells: A Comprehensive Guide To Waterparks, Resorts, Tours, and More" compiled and organized by Dirk Vanderwilt is the ideal trip planning guide to what the Dells have to offer the visitor be it an afternoon outing, an extended weekend, or a full summer vacation experience. the 186 information packed pages provided detailed and practical travel information, a full index, and a thoroughly 'user friendly' format. Of special note is the chapter devoted to the world famous 'House on the Rocks'. Enhanced with a brief history of the Dells, black-and-white photography, recommended travel scenarios, author recommendations, thematically appropriate websites, and an index, "Wisconsin Dells" is an indispensable planning guide and a recommended addition to all Wisconsin library travel reference collections.
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
www.wisconsinhistory.org 608-264-6465
Nicknamed the 'Badger State', Wisconsin was settled by successive waves of 19th century immigrants, each of whom left an enduring impact upon Wisconsin history and culture. The Wisconsin Historical Society Press has published an impressive series of monographs showcasing the various ethnic settlers and their roles in the early development of Wisconsin. With informed and informative texts that are enhanced with black-and-white period photography, this outstanding and highly recommended series includes: "Finns In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition" (978087020390, $9.95) by Mark Knipping; "Danes In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition" (0870203665, $9.95), "Swedes In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition" (0870203371, $9.95), and "Swiss In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition" (9780870203770, $9.95) by Frederick Hale; "Irish In Wisconsin" (0870203460, $9.95) by David G. Holmes; "Norwegians In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition" (9780870203343, $9.95) by Richard J. Fapso; "Germans In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition) 087020324X, $9.95) by Richard H. Zeitlin; and "Welsh In Wisconsin: Revised and Expanded Edition" (9780870203565, $9.95) by Phillips G. Davies. Although each title is readily available for personal libraries, community, and school libraries should acquire the entire series for their Wisconsin History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The World History Shelf
Encyclopedia Of World History
Marsha E. Ackermann, et al.
Facts On File, Inc.
c/o Infobase Publishing
132 West 31st Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10001
www.factsonfile.infobasepublishing.com
9780816063864, $650.00, 1-800-322-8755
Even in this age of online databases, print editions of encyclopedias have their necessary place within personal, professional, academic, and community library reference collections. This is especially true of the new Facts On File seven volume "Encyclopedia Of World History". The collaborative editorial work of Marsha E. Ackermann, Michael J. Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, the "Encyclopedia Of World History" provides an informed and informative, balanced and globally oriented perspective on human history in full accordance with academic standards for history. Enhanced with thematic essays designed to assist students in making comparisons and connections across different regions and time periods; primary source documents representative of six distinct world eras; cross-referenced entries; a chronology for each individual volume; more than 600 illustrations (including a 32-page insert of full color maps) for each volume in order to convey the importance of geography within the context of world history; recommended reading sections for further study; individual volume indexes and a comprehensive set index, "Encyclopedia Of World History" is an essential and core addition that is as praiseworthy for its 'user friendly' layout as it is for its breadth and comprehensive coverage of recorded history.
The History of Saint Edward the King
Matthew Paris, author
Thelma S. Fenster and Jocelyn Wogan-Browne, translators
Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies
Arizona State University , P.O. Box 874402, Tempe, AZ 85287-4402
9780866983891, $40.00 www.asu.edu/clas/acmrs 1-480-965-5900
Originally written centuries ago by artist, historian, and Benedictine monk Matthew Paris (c. 1200-1259) and dedicated to Queen Eleanor, The History of Saint Edward the King is a portrayal of the reign of King Edward the Confessor that reveals at least as much (if not more) about the era, values, and dynastic concerns of King Henry III's reign as it does of its titular time period. Portraying King Edward as a wise, benevolent, married virgin king, who presided over harmonious rulership and dispensed miracles, The History of Saint Edward the King is most assuredly not unbiased - its representations of Anglo-Danish relations, vilification of Harold Godwinson's brief reign before the battle of Hastings (and the claiming of the English throne by Norman duke William),and its almost stage-worthy depictions of love affairs, epic events, history and hagiography distinguish this chronicle among records of its time. Skillfully translated from the original French, (no easy task considering the rhymed rubrics peppering the original), The History of Saint Edward the King is enhances with exhaustively extensive notes. An appendix of passages from Paris' original writings, recommended further reading, and an index of proper names round out this seminal references and resource. Highly recommended for college library collections and course teaching lists.
Migrants to the Metropolis
Marie Price and Lisa Benton-Short
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
9780815631866, $24.95 www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu 1-800-365-8929
Migrants to the Metropolis: The Rise of Immigrant Gateway Cities is an assembly of essays by expert authors discussing worldwide immigration trends and issues, with particular focus upon how cities (where the overwhelming majority of immigrants settle) are affected. Observing that many of the most common cities favored by immigrants in various countries are usually diverse, linked globally through transnational networks, and increasingly subject to de facto segregation, Migrants to the Metropolis offers a thought-provoking modern commentary upon demographic shifts in today's increasingly globalized world. Sample essays include "Washington, D.C.: From Biracial City to Multiethnic Gateway", "Immigrants and Natives in Tel Aviv: What's the Difference?", "Amsterdam: A Multicultural Gateway?", "Mean Streets: Johannesburg as an Emergent Gateway" and much more. A seminal and worthy addition to college libraries and immigration studies reading lists, highly recommended.
London: Memories Of Times Past
Rose Barton & Mary Anne Evans
Thunder Bay Press
c/o Advantage Publishers Group
5880 Oberlin Drive, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92121-0653
9781592238583, $24.95, www.thunderbaybooks.com, 1-800-788-3123
Born in Ireland in 1856, Rose Barton studied art in London and Paris, exhibited widely, and was elected a full member of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1911. She died in 1929 leaving behind an immense legacy of superbly accomplished art, including scenes of a 'yesteryear' London. In "London: Memories Of Times Past", writer, editor, and current Chair of the British Guild of Travel Writers, Mary Anne Evans provides an informed and informative text giving the reader an historical context for the sixty-one paintings of Rose Barton, placing these images (along with those taken from period maps, postcards, newspapers, and railway tickets), within the framework of life in London in the early twentieth century. Of special note are the section on 'Sources, Notes, and Captions', and the extensive Bibliography. An elegant, enlightening, entertaining, nostalgic, illustrative urban history, "London: Memories Of Times Past" is very highly recommended reading and a popular addition to personal, academic, and community library collections.
Stalin's Slave Ships
Martin J. Bollinger
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
9781591140467, $19.95, www.navalinstitute.org, 1-800-233-8764
Most students of the Stalin era are aware of the transportation of criminals and political dissidents to Siberia via the Soviet train system. What is not so well know is that from 1932 through 1953 a fleet of Russian cargo ships were pressed into the service of carrying approximately one million forced laborers to the Soviet Gulag in Kolyma, one of the most infamous of the Soviet gulags and located along the Arctic Circle in far northeastern Siberia. Now for the first time, that obscure aspect of Soviet history is thoroughly described and fully documented in "Stalin's Slave Ships: Kolyma, The Gulag Fleet, And The Role Of The West" by Martin J. Bollinger and published by the Naval Institute Press. Of special note is the previously unrecognized role of the American government in this horrific activity as U.S. shipyards constructed most of the Soviet Gulag fleet -- and even overhauled many of these ships free of charge. Drawing from private and public records from both American and Russian archives, as well as firsthand testimony from those directly involved in these transport operations, "Stalin's Slave Ships" reveals just how much Washington knew about the use of American ships by the Russians to transport slave laborers to their gulag destination. Superbly documents, "Stalin's Slave Ships" is an essential, core addition to academic library Soviet Studies and 20th Century Russian History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Parenting Shelf
A Mother Apart
Sarah Hart
Crown House Publishing Limited
6 Trowbridge Drive, Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
9781845900946, $24.95, www.chpus.com
The instincts nature imbues in parents call for them to nurture their children, but what if distance disallows this? "A Mother Apart: How to Let Go of Guilt and Find Happiness Living Apart from Your Child" is a guide for mothers who, by any number of circumstances, have been forced to live apart from their children. Offering advice on coping with not being able to always be there, how to keep one's child in one's thoughts without obsessing, and how to make the most of the limited time one has with one's child, "A Mother Apart" is highly recommended to any mother in these trying circumstances.
Family Activism
Roberto Vargas
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781576754801, $17.95, www.bkcurrents.com
The world leaders of tomorrow first gain their morals and beliefs in their homes. "Family Activism: Empowering Your Community, Beginning With Family and Friends" is a guide for creating a better world through a better environment at home. Focusing not only on the values and virtue of the home, but also on the invaluable abilities that people pick up at home such as communication skills and more, "Family Activism" is a solid manual for parents who want their children to become positive beacons for the future.
What to Expect When Your Child Leaves for College
Mary Spohn
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
9781601382184, $21.95 www.atlantic-pub.com
Going to college is a stressful time for parents and kids alike; What to Expect When Your Child Leaves for College: A Complete Guide for Parents Only is an essential key to understanding how to handle kids before and after they go. Personal accounts of how the author handled her two eldest sons as they left for college warn readers of common mistakes and how to learn from them. What to Expect When Your Child Leaves for College will prove invaluable for any parent whose child is embarking upon a college education, whether at the local community college or a far distant university.
Confident Parenting
Jim Burns
Bethany House
11400 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438
9780764202070, $19.99, www.bethanyhouse.com
Children don't come with an instruction manual. "Confident Parenting" is a guide for parents to deal with that. Admitting that the parenting process is more of a feel thing than anything else, "Confident Parenting" gives the best advice it can – to be confident. With practical tips to help parents get by, and guidelines to make one's home as harmonious as possible, "Confident Parenting" is a must for parents striving to do the best they can.
Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child
Patty Cogen
The Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
9781558323261, $14.95, www.harvardcommonpress.com
Civil Wars, famines, tyrannical governments, so many factors may take parents from a child so early in their life. "Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child: From Your First Hours Together Through the Teen Years" is a guide for those parents with big enough hearts to take in a child that is not only not their own, but from another country entirely. Focusing on advice on helping bridging the cultural divide and helping the children get over the loss of their old home, regardless if it was horrible or not, it's an ideal guide for these parents who want to help these children's transitions be as smooth as possible. "Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child" is a must for these parents for the info contained within.
25 Things to Do
Laurie A. Kanyer
Parenting Press, Inc.
PO Box 75267, Seattle, WA 98175-0267
9781884734533, $13.95, www.parentingpress.com
Loss is inevitable, but how one deals with it is personal. "25 Things to Do: Activities to Help Children Suffering Loss or Change" is a guide for parents to help their children when dealing with a radical and likely irrevocable change, such as a divorce or the death of a beloved relative or pet. The activities are all easy to do and will help children come to terms with the world. "25 Things to Do" is a great gift to any child facing difficult times.
The Travel Shelf
Understanding Bolivia
Vivien Lougheed
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0 Canada
9781550174441, $24.95, www.harbourpublishing.com
Want a grand dose of culture? One doesn't have to go much further than Bolivia. "Understanding Bolivia: A Traveler's History" explores Bolivia's rich history of cowboys, religion, carnivals, silver mines, ancient American history, and that's just the beginning. With a special look at adventurers who have traveled through Bolivia through the years, "Understanding Bolivia" is a must for anyone interested in the country or planning a visit.
The Adventurous Traveler's Guide to Health
Christopher Sanford
University of Washington Press
PO Box 50096, Seattle, WA 98145-5096
9780295988085, $14.95, www.washington.edu/uwpress
While vacationing in other countries can be a fresh and exciting experience, a sudden injury can make one miss the skill of American doctors. "The Adventurous Traveler's Guide to Health" is a must-have for travelers who want to experience the world as a whole and not be held back by fears of health concerns. Also containing valuable information on traveling when one suffers from chronic illness or other similar ailments, "The Adventurous Traveler's Guide to Health" is a must for any health conscious traveler.
Ride Guide: New Jersey Mountain Biking
Joshua M. Pierce
Ecopress
c/o Finney Company
8075 - 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
9780933855250, $15.95, www.finney-hobar.com
Biking has become an increasingly popular hobby -- even more so these days with the astronomical prices of gas. Now in a newly updated third edition, "Ride Guide: New Jersey Mountain Biking" by mountain biking expert Joshua M. Pierce is a comprehensive guidebook to mountain biking rails throughout the Garden State. The twenty-six rides include both low-impact and hard-core trails that take the rider through the varied and occasionally spectacular terrain that New Jersey offers. "Ride Guide: New Jersey Mountain Biking" is enhanced with the inclusion of practical information as to levels of trail difficulty, turn-by-turn cue sheets and maps, as well as accurate and succinct descriptions of topography, trail conditions, and points of interest. Also very highly recommended for regional bike enthusiasts is Joel D. Sendek's "Ride Guide: Mountain Biking in The New York Metro Area, third edition" (9780933855267, $15.95).
The Little Black Book Of Las Vegas
Lark Ellen Gould
Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
202 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
9781593598259, $12.95, www.peterpauper.com
Although best known world wide as a gaming mecca, Las Vegas offers so much more for its more than 40,000,000 visitors that has made it one of American's top vacation destinations. This famous Nevada desert city is laid out into four major sections: Downtown; the North Strip; the Central Strip; and the South Strip. Enhanced with maps by David Lindroth Inc. and illustrations by Kerren Barbas Steckler, "The Little Black Book Of Las Vegas" is specifically written and designed by Lark Ellen Gould to be a pocket-sized compendium of practical, guidebook information for visitors to use as a planning guide and on-site reference to what Las Vegas has to offer within each of its four major sections including Casinos, Shows, Seasonal Events; Museums, Public Gardens; Hoover Dam, Shops, Restaurants; and Lodging. Compact and comprehensive, as informed and informative as it is user-friendly, anyone planning a trip to Las Vegas for pleasure or business would be well advised to consult their very own copy of "The Little Black Book Of Las Vegas" to ensure they get the most from their visit, be it a day trip, a weekend, or an extended stay.
Homegrown Handmade
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
John F. Blair Publisher
1406 Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
978895873552, $19.95, www.blairpub.com
The Eastern and Piedmont regions of North Carolina have much to offer travelers. "Homegrown Handmade: Art Roads and Farm Trails" is a travel guide focusing on these areas of North Carolina, listing countless art galleries, performances, agricultural fairs, festivals, and other attractions which will bring visitors much entertainment and interest. A must for anyone planning on visiting North Carolina, "Homegrown Handmade" is highly recommended for community library travel collections.
The Australian Bed & Breakfast Book 2008, revised edition
Carl Southern, editor
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781589805262, $21.95, www.pelicanpub.com, 1-800-843-1724
Originally published in 1989, this newly revised and updated edition of "The Australian Bed & Breakfast Book 2008" marks the twentieth anniversary of what has come to be commonly regarded as the premier travel guide to B&B resources throughout Australia for vacationers and business travelers alike. Regionally organized, "The Australian Bed & Breakfast Book 2008" offers updated prices, general travel guidelines, and invaluable tips to finding just the right location for the traveler's needs. Enhanced with colorful photographs of each showcased B&B, each recommended site comes with a complete and detailed description written by the hosts and even includes occasional guest comments. The B&Bs themselves range from homestays and farmstays, to guesthouses and boutique hotels. Practical, informative, and thoroughly 'user friendly', "The Australian Bed & Breakfast Book 2008" is the perfect trip planning guide for anyone desiring the best B&B experience as they travel or vacation in Australia. Also very highly recommended for personal and community library Travel Guide reference collections from the Pelican Publishing Company is "The New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Guide 2008" (9781589805248, $19.95).
Florida for Families
Larry Lain
Interlink Travel
46 Crosby Street, Northampton, MA 01060-1804
9781566566957, $22.00, www.interlinkbooks.com
Florida s truly a beautiful state that has rightfully earned its place as one of the most popular tourism destinations in America. "Florida for Families" is a excellently compiled guide for anyone who want to bring the whole family to Florida, cataloguing the many family-friendly experiences that only the Sunshine State can offer. With entries on aquariums, zoos, nature reserves, hiking, and so much more to bring joy without breaking the bank, "Florida for Families" is a must for any family planning a Florida visit.
The Irish Bed & Breakfast Book
Elsie Dillard & Susan Causin
Pelican
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
9781589805590, $19.95, www.pelicanpub.com
Nothing can give you that home away from home feel like a bed & breakfast. "The Irish Bed & Breakfast Book" is a comprehensive listing of over one hundred and fifty great bed & breakfast locations throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Touting the lodging provided by these locales may be incentive enough to invite people to visit Ireland! "The Irish Bed & Breakfast Book" is a strong consideration for anyone planning a vacation or business trip to Ireland.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Headaches
Robert S. Kunkel
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue, NA32, Cleveland, OH 44195
9781596240193, $9.95, www.clevelandclinicpress.org
Nothing can ruin one's day like a bad headache, or worse, a chronic headache. "Headaches: A Cleveland Clinic Handbook" looks at why headaches sometimes go past annoyance to the point of being a serious affliction. Chapters differentiate between the many types of headaches, revealing truths and common myths about headache treatment. Packed with virtually everything one needs to know on the subject. "Headaches" is a complete and comprehensive medical manual, and a must for anyone who is a chronic sufferer.
One Man's Take on Beating Alcoholism
Tyrone Patrick Fahey
Llumina Press
PO Box 772246, Coral Springs, FL 33077-2246
9781595267863, $12.95, www.llumina.com
"You have a problem" are the words spoken to many in denial, but their ears go deaf to it. "One Man's Take on Beating Alcoholism" is author Tyrone Patrick Fahey's journey to overcome his addiction. Written to encourage others faced with the terrible reality of chronic addiction, Fahey claims he failed over one hundred times before finally triumphing. "One Man's Take on Beating Alcoholism" is the strength some may need to beat the booze.
The FDA Worldwide Quality System Requirements Guidebook for Medical Devices
Amiram Daniel & Ed Kimmelman
ASQ Quality Press
600 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
9780873897402, $95.00, www.asq.org
Now published in a newly expanded and updated second edition, "The FDA Worldwide Quality System Requirements Guidebook for Medical Devices" is a complete and comprehensive reference for Quality System Regulation standards governing the use of medical devices. Now in a new and improved second edition, "The FDA Worldwide Quality System Requirements Guidebook for Medical Devices" addresses many newer topics such as risk management, efficiency, and compliance issues, and much more. Covering both American and international health standards, "The FDA Worldwide Quality System Requirements Guidebook for Medical Devices" is a must for medical device manufacturers, and anyone who must comply with these regulations.
Essentials Of Biostatistics In Public Health
Lisa M. Sullivan
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
9780763756208, $72.95, www.jbpub.com, 1-800-832-0034
A part of the outstanding 'Essential Public Health' series published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers, "Essentials Of Biostatistics In Public Health" by Lisa M. Sullivan (Chair, Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts) provides a basic and essential 232-page introduction for students wanting to learn how to apply and interpret biostatistical applications in the field of public health. Especially appropriate and ideal for students with limited mathematical backgrounds, "Essentials Of Biostatistics In Public Health" utilizes data and examples from the Framingham Heart Study to demonstrate methodology including the role of assumptions, statistical formulas, and appropriate interpretation of results. Also featured are specific sections devoted to study design and a sample size computation; multi-variable statistical methods accessible to first year students; and statistical computing using Excel or manual calculation. Enhanced throughout with graphs and charts, this thoroughly 'student friendly' textbook is accompanied by Professor Sullivan's "Essentials Of Biostatistics Workbook: Statistical Computing Using Excel" (9780763754778).
Cancer Caregiving A to Z
American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-1002
0944235921, $14.95 www.cancer.org
CANCER CAREGIVING A TO Z: AN AT-HOME GUIDE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES describes the most common issues arising in home cancer care, offering patients and caregivers solutions, listing topics in a fine encyclopedia 'a to z' reference form, and offering tips on treatment options, when to call the doctor, and how and where to ask for help. Any general-interest library strong in healthcare in general and cancer home care in particular will find this packed with specific, important details.
The Venus Week
Rebecca Booth, MD
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Publishing Group
2300 Chestnut #200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780738211640, $24.00 www.dacapopress.com
All women have one week of the month where they can feel great about themselves: more attractive, focused, receptive to others – so what is this window of physical health and how can women understand and perhaps take advantage of these physical and emotional changes? THE VENUS WEEK comes from a leading gynecologist who reveals how to manage a body's weekly hormonal shifts to best advantage. From defining a personal Venus Week to mitigating the effects of other phases, any women's health collection will find this an intriguing, hopeful study.
The Cleveland Clinic Press is a premier publisher of medical books for the non-specialist general reader and offer expert advice on specific health conditions from medical specialists in their particular fields. Offering practical, informative introductions, each title is an ideal introduction for patients with new diagnoses, as well as their families and friends wanting basic information about specific conditions. This outstanding series of Cleveland Clinic handbooks includes "Headaches" (9781596240193, $9.95) by Robert S. Kunkel, M.D. and along with facts on varies categories of headaches, includes a Q&A guide debunking commonly held headache myths. "Epilepsy" (9781596240650, $14.95) by Elaine Wyllie, M.D. provides accurate information, why bystanders can do when someone has an epileptic seizure, long-term health prospects, and more. "Liver Disorders" (9781596240889, $14.95) is the collaborative work of Nizar N. Zein, M.D. and Kevin M. Edwards, M.S.N., C.N.P, and provides a complete overview including chapters on cirrhosis, hepatitis, and the 'liver healthy' lifestyle. "Prostate Cancer" (9781596240865, $14.95) by Eric A. Klein, M.D. offers an candid explanation of risk factors, prevention, detection and treatment. "You And Your Cardiologist" (9781596240810, $14.95) by Curtis Mark Rimmerman, M.D. is a complete 'how to' guide for selecting a cardiologist, evaluating information from the Internet, tests, diagnoses and medications, and developing a functional and informative relationship with a cardiologist. "Bladder Cancer (9781596240605, $14.95) by the team of Derek Raghavan, M.D. and Kathleen Tutill provides a comprehensive survey of all the various aspects of bladder cancer and what is to be expected 'each step of the way' from diagnosis through treatment options. Each of these very highly recommended titles for personal reading lists and community library Health & Medicine reference collections, is optimally informative for the non-specialist general reader.
Patient Listening
Loreen Herwaldt
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhkl House, Iowa City, IA 52242
9781587296529, $24.95, www.uiowapress.org
There's more to listening to a patient then just comprehending the words coming out of their mouths. "Patient Listening: A Doctor's Guide" is a guide for doctors to understanding and interpreting patients' complaints. Better listening, claims author Loreen Herwaldt, creates a better bond between doctor and patient, and improves the quality of treatment all around. "Patient Listening" is a recommended read for all physicians and community library health collections.
Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat
Ori Hofmekler
North Atlantic Books
2526 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley 94704
9781556436895, $16.95, www.northatlanticbooks.com
How exactly does one reach peak physical condition? "Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat: The Secret Science Behind Physical Transformation" is a guide to doing just that. Offering advice and tips in order to stimulate one's metabolism, along with advice to pushing one's mind with the body and increasing muscle gain through workout techniques and improved dieting, among other things, "Maximum Muscle, Minimum Fat" is a must for anyone who wants to achieve their own, truly healthy form.
The IBS Healing Plan
Theresa Cheung
Hunter House Publishers
PO Box 2914, Alameda, CA 94501-0914
RES Marketing Alliance (publicity)
1927 Michigan Drive, Kissimee, FL 34759
9780897935074, $14.95, www.hunterhouse.com
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is truly an unpleasant condition to be afflicted with. "The IBS Healing Plan: Natural Ways to Beat Your Symptoms" is a guide for sufferers seeking to determine whether they have the affliction, and how to treat it without (or in tandem with) costly medicines or invasive surgery. Promoting five key areas for fighting the symptoms such as monitoring one's diet, vitamin supplements, managing stress in everyday life, and describing the pros and cons of a variety therapies to help sufferers, "The IBS Healing Plan" is a thorough guide on the subject, and a worthy addition to community library health collections.
A stroke can radically change one's life – to the point that he or she isn't the same person anymore. "Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too" encourages sufferers of strokes to not let it and do whatever it takes to overcome their affliction and live how they want to once more. While offering plenty of advice for both treatment and the recovery process, it acknowledges that the best cure is prevention and has a focus on that subject as well. "Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too" is a top pick for senior health collections and for anyone who fears or wants to overcome stroke.
The Poetry Shelf
Freshly Rooted
Emily Wall
Salmon Poetry
Dufour Editions (publicity)
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9781903392720, $21.95, www.salmonpoetry.com
Most Americans don't realize that living in Alaska is a completely different experience from living in any other state. "Freshly Rooted" is Emily Wall's reflections through poetry about adapting to the whole new world that is the coldest state of the Union. Her narrative reflects on how every aspect of her life changed, and how she learned to love it. "Freshly Rooted" is a must for any poetry fan curious about Alaska. "Poem After Bathing": That full flesh moon -/can you see her?-/some soft abdomen,/that spoon of cream/coming out/brimming tonight/able to pray, belly/bared to the black coffee/night, delicious because she/believes it, makes it so,/swallows her sky full.
Letters of Transit
Theodore Worozbyt
University of Massachusetts Press
East Experiment Station, 671 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01003
9781558496552, $14.95, www.umass.edu/umpress
The 33rd recipient of the Juniper Prize for poetry, "Letters of Transit" is an anthology of poetry from grant winner Theodore Worozbyt. Focusing on the value of the middle ground, "Letters of Transit" is a unique set of verse touching on the many subjects of our world, both pleasant and unpleasant. The result is a collection spanning matters from the strange to the mundane, to the magnificent. "Letters of Transit" is a must for poetry fans.
A Metaphorical God
Kimberly Johnson
Persea Books
853 Broadway, New York, 10003
9780892553426, $14.00, www.perseabooks.com
Fans of "Leviathan with a Hook" can now rejoice, as Kimberly Johnson has released her second anthology, "A Metaphorical God". Seeking to combine the divine with the sensual, Johnson's verse is as thought provoking as it is sexually titillating, creating a strange and delightful blend indeed. "A Metaphorical God" is a great choice for poetry lovers. "On Divination by Fire" : Or rather, the turnings of fire: first sea/and of sea, half is earth, half firewind –// Heraclitus knew fire's a showy number//near-burlesque in colored scarves, turning/firewood to ash and heat. One hot Mojave/day, summer wind blasting from the east.
A Time in Xanadu
Lars Gustafsson
Copper Canyon Press
PO Box 271, Port Townsend, Washington 98368
9781556592751, $16.00, www.coppercanyonpress.org
Unusual and appealing poetry sometimes makes its way here from Europe. "A Time in Xanadu" is an intriguing anthology of poetry by Lars Gustafsson, translated from the original Swedish by John Irons. Gustafsson's poem-stories take figures from countless avenues such as entertainment, history, mythology, and even modern comics, and use them as actors in his uniquely philosophical narratives. "A Time in Xanadu" is an appealing treat for poetry lovers. "December": December was always the month/when one rather stopped living./One became a hiatus in the dark,/little else./Light were lit, lamps and candles./But they were so clearly insufficient/against the rising tide of darkness./It is easy to understand/the message of some/more heathen Yule:/To regain sunlight at any price/with the aid of flares and torches//whose return was never self-evident.
Fans who enjoyed "Kazimierz Square" will be delighted as Karen Chase returns with her second anthology of poetry with "Bear". She focuses on the inspiration she drew from discovering an illegal bear poaching ring near her home in Massachusetts. The poems mix themes, leading to a varied yet enjoyable poetry experience that her fans will enjoy very much indeed, making "Bear" highly recommended to community library poetry collections. "Then I Talked to a Bear": Bear, you are all the people/ I have ever lost and all those/ I dread losing, who knows the order.// In this house of lost ones, you are my/ soulmate, a word I never used. This prison/ has stolen my subjunctives, my roar and/ lungs – think if a hunter cut your tongue.
Sunrise to Sunset
H.E. McIntyre
American Literary Press
8019 Belair Rd., Suite 10, Baltimore, MD 21236
9781934696088, $12.95, www.americanliterarypress.com
Having composed over four hundred poems in his lifetime, and served as both a former teacher and principal in Maryland, poet H.E. McIntyre is a man of experience. "Sunrise to Sunset: And All That Lies Between" is a compilation of all of that life experience, as McIntyre tries to pass on his lessons and reflections of living on the eastern shore of Maryland. Excellent through and through, "Sunrise to Sunset" is a strong pick for any poetry lover.
The Choreographer Of Raindrops
Carl Lindner
Parallel Press
372 Memorial Library, 728 State Street, Madison, WI 53575
9781934795002, $10.00, http://parallelpress.library.wisc.edu 1-800-636-0071
Poetry as its very best induces reflection as it resonates within the mind, imagination, and memory of its reader. Such is the case with the anthology of Carl Linder's free verse poetry presented in the pages of the Parallel Press edition of "The Choreographer Of Raindrops". Elegant, memorable, engaging, and deftly executed, "The Choreographer Of Raindrops" is confidently recommended reading for anyone who appreciates the power of language to convey human experience, aspiration, and observation. "A Certain Way": When I sit a certain/way in my swivel-//rocker, I can see/the bird-feeder, and,//as the wind blows,/it turns so that I//sometimes see the back,/and sometimes the only way//I know there's a bird/on the other side//is the slow rain/of seed//falling into light.
A Most Marvelous Piece of Luck
Greg Williamson
The Waywiser Press
PO Box 6205, Baltimore, MD 21206
Dufour Editions (distributor)
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781904130284, $15.95, www.waywiser-press.com
The third exciting anthology of poetry from award winning poet Greg Williamson, "A Most Marvelous Piece of Luck" is here. Following an everyman as he goes through life, Williamson's poems tackle everything from careers and conspiracy theories to love and death. His verse is gripping and full of black comedy, sure to give fans of his work more of what they have come to love. "Music": 'From Bix to Buxtehude to Boulez,'/ From Dicke Betts to... boy bands? Music is/ (Ok we're in a slump, whatever pays)/ The bread of life, shoes, soft drinks, and Show Biz.
Matter of Fact
Eamon Grennan
Graywolf Press
2402 University Avenue, Suite 203, St. Paul, MN 55114
9781555975005, $15.00, www.graywolfpress.org
With six poetry anthologies to his credit, Eamon Grennan again proves that he is a master of his craft in "Matter of Fact". His verse and lyrics focus the world around us and what is the absolute truth – thus, the matter of facts. "Matter of Fact" is a marvelous work of poetry, sure to be enjoyed by anyone seeking a solid work grounded in the eternal quest for truth. "Signland": Cicadas tear the air to flitters./Stitch it together again/As though nothing had happened.//All the leaves of the locust trees/have been leached of greenness, burned/the brown of a penitential habit:/Brother Fungus does it.
The Biography Shelf
The Seven Deadly Virtues
Lynn Z. Bloom
The University of South Carolina Press
1600 Hampton Street, 5th Floor, Columbia, SC 29208
9781570037306, $29.95, www.sc.edu/uscpress
Too much of a good thing can be just as bad as too much of a bad thing. "The Seven Deadly Virtues And Other Lively Essays" is a compilation of essays, autobiographical in nature. Author Lynn Bloom warns of the seven deadly virtues throughout her life – duty, rationality, conformity, efficiency, order, economy, and punctuality – and that the overuse of any of them can sometimes lead to many of the problems normally associated with the seven deadly sins. Full of wit and wisdom, "The Seven Deadly Virtues" is an entertaining read indeed to anyone aspiring to be a writer or teacher, and especially for anyone who fears they may be trying a bit too hard.
Kate Field
Gary Scharnhorst
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY, 13244-5160
0815608748, $27.95, www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu
She was a trailblazer in more than one way. "Kate Field: The Many Lives of a Nineteenth-Century American Journalist" describes the life of one of the first journalists to gain celebrity status in her own right, in addition to being a pioneer female journalist and an advocate for black rights. She was friends with authors such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, and even became the inspiration for certain classic fictional characters. The extraordinary life of an extraordinary woman, "Kate Field" is a must-read for biography lovers.
Gift of the White Life
James N. Frey
Quill Driver Books
1254 Commerce Way, Sanger, CA 93657
9781884956799, $25.00, www.quilldriverbooks.com
What goes on inside the mind of a psychic? "Gift of the White Life: The Strange and Wonderful Story of Annette Martin, Psychic" is the story of the first psychic ever to testify as an expert witness in a murder case, and her life and times going through life being a psychic. For nearly forty years she has made a career out of her gift, making this a book for anyone intrigued by the concept and wanting to learn more. "Gift of the White Life: The Strange and Wonderful Story of Annette Martin, Psychic" is highly recommended to community library biography collections.
Shopping for Porcupine
Seth Kantner
Milkweed Editions
1011 Washington Avenue South, Open Book, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1246
9781571313010, $28.00, www.milkweed.org
Life in the frigid tundra of Alaska is much unlike life anywhere else in the United States. "Shopping for Porcupine: A Life in Arctic Alaska" is author and novelist Seth Kanter's memories of growing up in Alaska. Filled with essays and full color photographs regarding nature and its importance to Kanter and his Inuit roots, "Shopping for Porcupine" is a strong choice for any community library memoir collection and for anyone with a healthy interest in Alaska.
Faith in the Fog of War
Chris Plekenpol
Multnomah
12265 Oracle Boulevard, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
B&B Media Group (publicity)
109 South Main Street Corsicana, TX 75110
9781590527412, $12.99, www.faithinthefog.com
One of the most eye opening situations one can be in is on the battlefield, with one's mortality at stake. "Faith in the Fog of War: A Soldier's Stories of Triumph and Tragedy in the Midst of Battle" is the memoir of a U.S. Soldier who served in the Iraq war, and his reflections on his faith. His experiences are poignant and enlightening. "Faith in the Fog of War" is especially recommended for Christians and anyone concerned about the Iraq war.
River of Hope
David Tank
Planert Creek Press
1404 Silvermine Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
9780981506401, $17.95, www.planertcreekpress.com
To overcome an unbeatable disease is viewed by the established medical community as impossible. "River of Hope: My Journey with Kathy in Search of Healing from Lou Gehrig's Disease" is the personal story of Kathy Tank, as told by her husband who was alongside her every step of the way. When doctors wrote her off as doomed, she was determined to beat her Lou Gehrig's disease, and never stopped searching until she did. With great insight to the nuances of this ailment, "River of Hope" is a compelling biography and especially recommended for anyone with a family member with Lou Gehrig's disease or who are themselves afflicted.
A Red Boyhood
Anatole Konstantin
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
9780826217875, $29.95, www.umsystem.edu
Stalinist Russia – no one will ever say that was the pinnacle of Russian civilization, and in fact is well and below considered one of the nation's lowest points. "A Red Boyhood: Growing Up Under Stalin" is a memoir focusing on the life of one on the outskirts of society, one who lost countless loved ones to Stalin's purges, and under a mother who struggled just so that her and her boys could manage to survive. An even darker look into a dark era for the country's history, "A Red Boyhood: Growing Up Under Stalin" is highly recommended to community library memoir collections, especially those with a focus on world events.
My Journey in Mystic China
John Blofeld
Inner Traditions
1 Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594771576, $24.95, www.innertraditions.com
Some exotic cultures can appear almost like another world to a western traveler. "My Jouney in Mystic China" is author John Blofield's reflections on his time in Peking (now called Beijing) and other Chinese cities and villages in the 1930s and 1940s. The reflections and views are of a time that will not ever return to China, most having been lost to the Cultural Revolution of Mao Zedong in the following decades. A vivid portrait of this lost land, "My Journey in Mystic China" is of interest to any Chinese history enthusiast.
Children of the Dust
Betty Grant Henshaw
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037, Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
9780896726314, $22.95, www.ttup.ttu.edu
The dust bowl was a harsh time, when even finding the backbreaking work needed to eke out a living was hard. "Children of the Dust: An Okie Family Story" is author Betty Grant Henshaw's reflections on her life growing up in this difficult environment, under a father who had to toil long hours in the boiling sun every day, for a pittance of a wage, just so she could eat. A touching story of adolescence in the crux of adversity, "Children of the Dust" is a great read, and effectively a window into the tough times of yesteryear.
The Genizaro & the Artist
Napoleon Garcia & Analinda Dunn
Rio Grande Books
925 Salamanca NW, Los Ranchos de ABQ, NM 87107-5647
9781890689285, $15.95 www.nmsantos.com
Part of the award-winning "Stories from New Mexico Villages" series, The Genizaro & the Artist: Stories from New Mexico Villages is the memoir of author Napoleon Garcia, a longtime Genizaro (individual who claims descent from both Colonial Spanish settlers and Native American tribes) resident of Abiquiu, New Mexico, who knew and worked for Georgia O'Keeffe during the forty years in which she called Abiquiu home. Though Garcia has been interviewed about O'Keeffe before, The Genizaro & the Artist tells in his own words, pace, and style (with help from his friend Analinda Dunn) what it was truly like to know a famous artist as a fellow villager. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this testimony, especially recommended for anyone interested in a different, down-to-earth perspective on Georgia O'Keeffe.
Frances Yates and the Hermetic Tradition
Marjorie G. Jones
Ibis Press
c/o Nicolas Hays
PO Box 540206, Lake Worth, FL 33454-0206
9780892541331, $24.95 www.ibispress.net
Frances Yates and the Hermetic Tradition is the first full-length biography of Frances Yates, the female British historian and intellectual who wrote "Giordano Bruno and The Hermetic Tradition" and "The Art of Memory". Drawing upon excerpts from Yates' own diary and personal papers as well as exhaustive research, Frances Yates and the Hermetic Tradition recreates her scholarly career, and the cultural influences that shaped her interdisciplinary approach to history and literary criticism. A handful of black-and-white photographic plates illustrate this thoughtful biography, especially recommended for public and college library collections.
An Army in Skirts
Frances DeBra Brown
Indiana Historical Society Press
450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3269
9780871952646, $27.95 www.indianahistory.org
An Army in Skirts: The World War II Letters of Frances Debra collects the letters Frances DeBra Brown sent to her family, while she served in the Women's Army Corps in World War II as a draftsman at American headquarters in London and Paris. Chronicling her WW II service from her training at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia to her assignment at an army air field in Florida to surviving buzz bomb and V-2 rocket attacks in London and witnessing the devastation of Paris a scant two weeks after the city's liberation, An Army in Skirts is the candid testimony of a woman's perspective - thoughtfully discussing the connections Brown made with individual people and the simple day-to-day matters of survival as well as larger issues of war and peace. Highly recommended.
Oklahoma Rough Rider
Billy McGinty, author
Jim Fulbright and Albert Stehno, editing & commentary
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806139357, $19.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
Oklahoma Rough Rider: Billy McGinty's Own Story is the firsthand testimony of Billy McGinty, a veteran cowboy whose horsemanship served him well as one of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. He participated in the battle of Las Guasimas, the attack on San Juan Heights, and the siege of Santiago; later, he performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and won the Cowboy Hall of Fame's Great Westerner award. Editors Jim Fulbright (a former broadcast journalist) and Albert Stehno (a rancher and historian) enhance McGinty's writings with comments on historical context, and a summary of McGinty's later years when McGinty promoted the McGinty Cowboy Band and saw to it that their music - a precursor of modern-day country-western - could be heard on live radio. An absolute must-read for fans of true-life American West exploits, tales and legends.
Reflections of a Khmer Soul
Navy Phim
Wheatmark
610 East Delano Street, Suite 104, Tucson, AZ 85705
9781587368615, $14.95, www.wheatmark.com
To be brought up both in the United States and the killing fields of Cambodia - what is life like for such an individual? "Reflections of a Khmer Soul" is the life story of Navy Phim, who experienced this kind of childhood. She discusses the culture clash and shock that she had to deal with between the two places, and the differences between them. An intriguing tale from an experienced world traveler, "Reflections of a Khmer Soul" is highly recommended to community library biography collections.
The Fiction Shelf
Taking the Stairs
John Stiles
Nightwood Editions
PO Box 1779, Gibsons, BC Canada V0N 1V0
9780889712218, $16.95, www.nightwoodeditions.com
Getting started as an author in Toronto isn't easy. "Taking the Stairs" is a novel about struggling writer Jarod Palmer, who earns the money he needs to stay alive doing whatever it takes from telemarketing to gofering, while trying to make the most of his writing career. He sees success in his grasp, but characters from his overprotective mother to seedy film producers strew obstacles along his path. "Taking the Stairs" is a gripping tale with everyday problems that readers will relate to – such as paying the rent!
The Waitress Was New
Dominique Fabre, author
Jordan Stump, translator
Archipelago Books
252 Third Street, #A111 Brooklyn, NY 11215
9780977857692, $15.00, www.archipelagobooks.org
Losing one's livelihood is never easy. "The Waitress Was New" follows Pierre as the cafe that employed him as a bartender for most of his life suddenly closes. Over the next three days he much acclimate himself to the shock and figure out what to do. A deft examination of the human psyche, excellently translated from the original French by Jordan Stump, "The Waitress Was New" is a great pick for any seeking foreign fiction.
The Cold Edge
Trevor Scott
Salvo Press
PO Box 7396, Beaverton, OR 97007
9781930486775, $25.95, www.salvopress.com
Travel through the frozen wastes of the world to retrieve the remains of a murdered agent – not an easy task to begin with. "The Cold Edge" follows Jake and Anna, two Interpol officers as they try to accomplish this mission through the harsh and brutal environment. That wasn't enough, as Cold War tensions still remain in the world as and old nemeses take the opportunity to come after them. A riveting thriller all the way through, "The Cold Edge" is a top pick for community library thriller collections.
The Misremembered Man
Christina McKenna
Toby Press
PO Box 8531, New Milford, CT 06776-8531
9781592642199, $24.95, www.tobypress.com
Though he was resigned to a life of miserable loneliness, some hope still remained for Jamie McCloone. "The Misremembered Man" is the story of two opposites. One is the rugged Jamie, with his cruel history of orphanhood and a sad life; the other is Lydia, a cleanliness next to godliness type, who lives under an oppressive mother. They meet through the newspaper and an intriguing romance begins to bud, in this touching story of companionship set in rural Ireland's darker times. A top pick for readers seeking a well-written period piece.
God is an Atheist
N. Nosirrah
Sentient Publications
1133 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
9781591810728, $9.95, www.sentientpublications.com
If we believe in God, then what does God believe in? "God is an Atheist: A Novella for Those who Have Run out of Time" is a unique and offbeat story of a homosexual affair between Richard Dawkins and the pope, Islamic extremists hunting down the Christian deity, the family issues of Buddha, and other bizarre events. Sure to enthrall (and possibly perplex) readers, "God is an Atheist" is a must for anyone looking for a novel on religion with a twist.
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200, Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com www.goldenagestories.com
Long before L. Ron Hubbard founded Scientology, he was a prolific writer of stories for 'pulp fiction' magazines. Long out of print, Galaxy Press is now bringing them back in their 'Stories of the Golden Age' series dedicated to bringing these tales of thrills, adventure, and mystery to a whole new generation of appreciative readers beginning with two collections of Hubbard's stories originally published in the 1930s and 1940s. "Spy Killer" (9781592123025, $9.95) features the adventures of Kurt Reid, a hard case sailor who is accused of murder and grand larceny who flees to pre-Communist China and the exotic city of Shanghai where he encounters Varinka Savischna, a White Russian with her own agenda. Reid finds himself captured by the Chinese and blackmailed into an effort to assassinate a Japanese spy. Offering the reader a true 'roller coaster' ride of intrigue, suspense, action and adventure, "Spy Killer" is pulp fiction at its best. Also very highly recommended in this outstanding series (with each paperback volume being enhanced with cover art feature a colorful pulp magazine style cover art) is L. Ron Hubbard's "Under The Black Ensign" (9781592123391, $9.95), a riveting tale of sailing ships, piracy and the high seas.
Color of Blood
Les Coalson
Eakin Press
PO Box 21235, Waco, Texas, 76702
9781934645550, $26.95, www.eakinpress.com
To be torn between one's romantic love and one's family is a situation no one is happy to be in. "Color of Blood" is the tale of Clay Aker and the conflict that tears him apart. His girlfriend is in danger from those who want to silence her testimony in a trial, and her mother must search for his lost brother and his beloved, who have vanished seemingly without a trace. All these problems, and Clay hasn't the first clue where to start! A riveting novel with many excellent twists and turns, "Color of Blood" is a great thriller sure to please fans of the genre.
Red Dust, Red Sky
Paul S. Sunga
Coteau Books
2517 Victoria Ave., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P OT2
9781550503708, $21.00, www.coteaubooks.com
The small kingdom of Lesotho, completely surrounded by South Africa, was a refuge for those persecuted by South Africa's crude apartheid policies. "Red Dust, Red Sky" follows Kokoanyana as she grows up in this harsh world of government sponsored racism. She faces a world that hates her for something she can't change in this riveting tale about a realistic life in a faraway land on our own planet. "Red Dust, Red Sky" is a great read for anyone looking for a novel about real-life hardships, that forces the reader to think about fundamental rights that most people in the western world simply take for granted.
Emma
Ervin R. Stutzman
Herald Press
616 Walnut Avenue, Scottsdale, PA 15683
9780836194128, $23.99, www.heraldpress.com
What do you do with six mouths to feed when the person you loved and cared for the most has ceased to be? "Emma: A Widow Among the Amish" is a novel about an Amish wife after the death of her breadwinning husband. Coping with grief, and faced with pressing immediate need, Emma is at a crossroads; her tale is intriguing all the way through, and many readers will see a bit of themselves within her.
Domestic Affairs
Eileen Goudge
Vanguard Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
387 Park Avenue South, Floor 12, New York, NY 10016
9781593154752, $25.95, www.perseusbooks.com
Revenge is suppose to be sweet, right? "Domestic Affairs" is the story of two childhood friends who cease their friendship as a result of family conflicts. Abigail was left penniless, while Lila continued her life of luxury. Decades later, tides turned, and it was Lila who was penniless, and Abigail well off from her life of hard work. Lila begs Abigail for assistance; but their re-entrance into each other's lives does not happen without consequences. A gripping tale about the morality of revenge, the complexity of life, and friendship, "Domestic Affairs" is a highly recommended read for anyone looking for a story with these elements done well.
Apologies Forthcoming
Xujun Eberlein
Livingston Press
University of West Alabama, Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
Gulotta Communications (publicity)
341 Lexington Street, Newton, MA 02466
9781604890075, $15.95, www.uwa.edu
Growing up in Chongquing, China, Xujun Eberlein came to America in the summer of 1988 to advance her education. Receiving a PhD from MIT in 1995, after graduation she became a computer algorithm developer until 2003 when she embarked upon a new career as a writer, for which she has since been awarded a number of literary honors for her stories and personal essays published in the United States, Canada, England, Kenya and Hong Kong. Xujun Eberlein currently hosts the literary and cultural blog 'Inside-out China'. Now eight of her stories have been collected and published by the Livingston Press as "Apologies Forthcoming". These erudite and compelling stories focus on the experiences of people during China's 'Cultural Revolution' which saw the intellectual class of a generation of Chinese under Mao subjected to humiliation and repression. Included in this outstanding anthology of realistic fiction are Snow Line; Pivot Point; Feathers; Men Don't apologize; Watch the Thrill; disciple of the Masses; The Randomness of Love; and Second Encounter. Documenting Xujun Eberlein as an exceptional talented author, "Apologies Forthcoming" is especially recommended to readers with an interest in superbly presented and engaging fiction deftly showcasing the human condition with a particular flair for realism in both character and dialogue.
A look into the bizarre side of things, never mentioned due to the major events occurring otherwise. "Vienna Dolorosa" is a novel about Hitler's invasion of Austria, as told from the perspective of a transvestite brothel in Vienna. An unusual story filled with unsavory characters and the grittier aspects of humanity, "Vienna Dolorosa" is a skillfully written and intriguing tale, sure to please historical fiction lovers looking to read something different.
The Political Science Shelf
The Politics of Presidential Appointment
Sheldon Hackney
NewSouth Books
PO Box 1588, Montgomery, AL 36102
1588380688, $25.95, www.newsouthbooks.com
Presidential appointment can be used effectively or ineffectively. Author Sheldon Hackney reflects on his time as a presidential appointee in "The Politics of Presidential Appointment: A Memoir of the Culture War", his memoir of being an unwilling combatant in a major conflict between the left and right during the time the National Endowment for the Humanities was formed. Hackney seeks to dispel lies and misperceptions about his tenure in this inside look enhanced with a foreword by Vernon Jordan. "The Politics of Presidential Appointment" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dark side of letting the president choose his co-workers in charge of the country.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East
Martin Sieff
Regnery Publishing
1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9781596980518, $19.95, www.regnery.com
People just don't want to hear what they have to face in reality. "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East" is an examination of this tumultuous region and the facts about what is going on there, presented without the fog of political correctness – a fog that has cost lives in that region. Pulling no punches against Islam, Judaism, Israel, America, or democracy, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East" is a blunt and necessary read for any realist who truly seeks to understand the Middle East. "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East" especially deserves to be read by anyone responsible for dealing with such conflicts.
Smart Power
Ted Galen Carpenter
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001
9781933995168, $24.95 www.cato.org
American foreign policy makers struggle with many issues, and face a range of foreign policy problems: to understand them properly, SMART POWER: TOWARD A PRUDENT FOREIGN POLICY FOR AMERICA provides a Cato Institute VP for defense and foreign studies' insights. Chapters consider policy-making, disagreements over foreign issues and consequences, strategies involving economic sanctions and military force, and more, and are a perfect starting place for discussion and debate both at the college level and for general-interest readers.
Smart Power
Ted Galen Carpenter
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9781933995168, $24.95, www.nbnbooks.com
The most powerful country in the world has to make expert moves in order to achieve peace. "Smart Power: Toward a Prudent Foreign Policy for America" examines the current foreign policies of the country and how they can be improved. From the overthrow of the Taliban to the ousting of Saddam, "Smart Power" discusses both what is right and wrong about current policies, and seeks to keep America out of needless and unnecessary military conflicts. A must for community library politics collections.
The Coming China Wars
Peter Navarro
FT Press
1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
9780132359825, $15.99, www.comingchinawars.com
China has over one billion people and the largest military in the world. Now in a newly revised and significantly expanded edition, "The Coming China Wars" is a discussion of what many politically savvy Americans fear, something that may or may not be inevitable – war with China. Explaining the root problems of growing conflicts between the United States and China, yet with the optimistic message that there is still hope for civility and friendship between the two, "The Coming China Wars" is surprisingly scholarly and a must for anyone concerned about America's greatest potential military threat.
The Literary Shelf
Reading with Oprah
Kathleen Rooney
The University of Arkansas Press
201 Ozark Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
1557288739, $15.95, www.uapress.com
Oprah's Book Club has inspired many people to read in the past several years. "Reading with Oprah: The Book Club That Changed America" is an examination of the book club and those who participate within it. Topics covered include the criticisms lobbied at Oprah's book club, the club's effects on the books it features, and Oprah's turn to contemporary fiction in recent years. The new second edition includes an expanded analysis of the James Frey scandal. "Reading with Oprah" is a must for anyone interested in how the club has affected the reading habits of America as a whole.
They're far more than harsh, heat-ridden wastelands; deserts have been important throughout the history of mankind. "Deserts: A Literary Companion" is a compilation of various writings on the second most biologically diverse ecosystem in the world, right behind rainforests. The essays span history, offering a cross-cultural, in depth look at subject, and call attention to the marvels and wonders of the desert. Highly recommended to any who seek to learn more about the sandy lands of the planet.
Baghdad Mon Amour
Salah Al Hamdani, author
Sonia Alland, translator
Curbstone Press
321 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
9781931896443, $15.00, www.curbstone.org
Imprisoned and forced away from his home, author Salah Al Hamdani savors what Americans take for granted. "Baghdad Mon Amour" is an anthology of his writings, offering readers a unique perspective on the people of Iraq from one of their own. Impoverished as a youth, imprisoned as an adult, and exiled afterwards to France, Salah Al Hamdani will open his readers' eyes with writings that span the gamut from poetry to fiction to other mediums. Skillfully translated from the original French by Sonia Alland, "Baghdad Mon Amour" is highly recommended to any who wants to understand an Iraqi's love for his homeland.
Philip Roth
Ross Miller, editor
The Library of America
14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
9781598530308, $35.00, www.loa.org
Philip Roth emerged as one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century and a man whose talents were to stretch the boundaries of western literature and bring new life into American fiction. Capably edited by Ross Miller (Professor of English and Comparative Literature, University of Connecticut), "Philip Roth: Novels and Other Narratives 1986-1991" is the fifth and latest volume in the outstanding Library of America series showcasing the work of this American literary giant. These writings are taking from the author's mid-career and include 'The Counterlife', a ground-breaking novel which was published in 1986; 'The Facts: A Novelist's Autobiography' published in 1988 and represents Roth's professional memoir; 'Deception', a candid noel of adultery published in 1990; and 'Patrimony: A True Story' which, published in 1991, received the National Book Critics Circle Award and is the story of the author observing his 86-year-old father Herman Roth unrelenting struggle against a fatal brain tumor. Published on acid-free paper, "Philip Roth: Novels and Other Narratives 1986-1991" is a critically essential addition to academic and community library American Literature reference collections and 20th Century American Literature supplemental student reading lists.
The Monster Loves His Labyrinth
Charles Simic
Ausable Press
1026 Hurricane Road, Keene, NY 12942
9781931337403, $14.00 www.ausablepress.org 1-800-283-3572
Yugoslavia-born U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic presents The Monster Loves His Labyrinth: Notebooks, an amalgamation of his notebook entries over the course of many years. The observations, insights, and inspirational gleanings are not themselves poetry per se, but rather the stuff from which great poetry (or great prose) can be wrought - or perhaps a simple source of thoughtful contemplation, ideal for whenever one has a few minutes to spare. "We call 'street wise' someone who knows how to look, listen, and interpret the teeming life around him. To walk down a busy city block is a critical act. Literature, aesthetics, and psychology all come into play."
Conversations With C.S. Lewis
Robert Velarde
Inter Varsity Press Books
PO Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830834839, $15.00, www.books.ivpress.com
With the recent success of the Chronicles of Narnia movies, interest in the author of the Narnia books, C.S. Lewis, has risen once again. "Conversations with C.S. Lewis: Imaginative Discussions About Life, Christianity, and God" is a fictional interview with C.S. Lewis as written by one of the most dedicated scholars of his work, Robert Velarde. Covering Lewis's life, his beliefs, and his friendships with other writers as he created the books that inspire so many children today, "Conversations with C.S. Lewis" also touches heavily on Lewis' religion and beliefs, some of which were not wholly traditional. "Conversations with C.S. Lewis" is solid look at C.S. Lewis, highly recommended especially for Narnia fans.
Shakespeare: A Life in Art
Russel Fraser
Transaction Publishers
The State University, 35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854-8042
9781412806053, $34.95, www.transactionpub.com
Bringing together two previously published volumes of Author and Professor of English Literature Russel Fraser's excellent scholarly works on William Shakespeare, "Shakespeare: A Life in Art" is a complete and educated look at one of the greatest writers the world has ever known. Primarily focusing on the man's art and life's work first, Fraser doesn't ignore the fact that his personal life and the current events of Shakespeare's time had massive impact on everything the bard did, and covering everything we know about the man, even his time as an actor. "Shakespeare: A Life In Art" is highly recommended for readers seeking an in depth look at the man behind the plays and for community library collections focusing on English History of Classic literature.
Literary Research Guide
James L. Harner
Modern Language Association
26 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10004-1789
9780873528085, $37.50, www.mla.org
With well over eight hundred pages, MLA's "Literary Research Guide" is a complete and comprehensive guide for researchers who study literature. This new fifth edition boasts over 1,000 entries, which inform readers about countless books and other pieces of written media. Also sporting new chapters on cultural studies, "Literary Research Guide" leaves out little on every item discussed. An absolute must for community library reference collections focusing on literary studies, and highly recommended for college libraries as well.
Tante Jolesch or The Decline of the West in Anecdotes
Friedrich Torberg
Ariadne Press
270 Goins Court, Riverside, CA, 92507
9781572411494, $24.00, http://ariadnebooks.com
Friedrich Torberg is not one well known to English speakers, but his impact is still there. "Tante Jolesch or the Decline of the West in Anecdotes" is a memoir of sorts spanning many decades of his life. He reflects on his early days with other intellectuals in Vienna coffee houses towards his time as a budding author only to have his career cut short by Hitler's anti-Judaic sanctions. Fleeing to America, he plied his craft through the war as one of many German Anti-Nazi writers. He returned and kept writing, and his writings are compiled within. "Tante Jolesch" is a look at one of the most treasured German writers, and the book explains why he is rightfully so considered.
The Photography Shelf
Crash Burn Love
Bill Lowenburg
Backstreet Books
PO Box 367, Revere, PA 18953
9780976653509, $69.95, www.backstreetbooks.com
Demolition derbies are an enigma to much of America. What makes demolition derby drivers willingly get into mindless wrecks? "Crash Burn Love" is a collection of photographs and essays by author Bill Lowenburg, exploring this sport. The photos, although black and white, capture both the smash action of the demolition derby and the faces of the fans who look on in amazement, cheering the supposed madness on. A deep look into the sport, "Crash Burn Love" is an ideal coffee table book for anyone intrigued by demolition derbies.
Lighting Techniques for Middle Key Portrait Photography
Norman Phillips
Amherst Media
Box 586, Buffalo, NY 14226
9781584282310, $34.95 www.AmherstMedia.com
Learn to avoid common problems and make conscious decisions in arranging key images and surrounding elements with Lighting Techniques for Middle Key Portrait Photography, a guide to laying out objectives to set up better photographic studies. From creating middle key images in studio or on location to artistic arrangements of subjects, LIGHTING TECHNIQUES culls innovative ideas from a variety of professionals.
Fine Art Printing for Photographs
Uwe Steinmueller & Juergen Gulbins
Rockynook
26 West Mission St. Ste 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2432
9781933952314, $44.95, www.rockynook.com
Both the technologies of digital photography and laser jet printing have been moving along at an excellent pace. Now available in a newly published second edition, "Fine Art Printing for Photographers: Exhibition Quality Prints with Inkjet Printers" is a guide to maximizing one's quality when printing photography, looking to almost perfectly match the quality of a priceless work of art with the quickness of digital photography. The second edition covers the new wave of technology on the subject, making "Fine Art Printing for Photographers" a must for anyone who use these skills on a regular basis, whether amateur or professional.
The Economics Shelf
The Economics of Keynes
M.G. Hayes
Edward Elgar Publishing
William Pratt House, 9 Dewey Court, Northampton, MA 01060
9781848440562, $45.00, www.e-elgar.com
Keynes was one of the most influential economic thinkers in modern history. "The Economics of Keynes: A New Guide to a General Theory" is a scholarly examination that looks at how Keynes' work can be applied to today's world. Designed to be read along with Keynes "The General Theory", "The Economics of Keynes" is an ideal companion to enhance one's understanding of that classic work. A must for anyone who truly wants to call themselves an expert on economics.
Small is Possible
Lyle Estill
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0, Canada
9780865716032, $17.95, www.newsociety.com
Globalization is becoming more and more the name of the game in recent years, but is it really needed? "Small is Possible: Life in a Local Economy" is a look why smaller economies are still viable in the modern world. Focusing on self-sufficient towns and cities that produce almost everything they need on their own, and how such locations improve their own economies while importing very little from the outside, "Small Is Possible" is an interesting read which offers something new from an oft-overlooked source – the past.
The Women's Studies Shelf
The Maternal is Political
Shari MacDonald Strong , editor
Seal Press
1700 Fourth Street, Berkeley CA 94710
9781580052436, $15.95, www.sealpress.com
The most powerful women in the world are also the most powerful people in their own home. "The Maternal is Political: Women Writers at the Intersection of Motherhood & Social Change" is a look at the women who change American lives every day with their politics and writings, and how they bring up their children. With writings from figures such as Nancy Pelosi, Anna Quindlen, Gayle Brandeis, and others, "The Maternal is Political" reveals how raising a family and raising a country are not entirely different things. "The Maternal is Political" is an ideal piece for discussion among feminists and other politically oriented groups.
Pearls, Politics & Power
Madeleine M. Kunin
Chelsea Green Publishing
85 North Main Street, Suite 120, Post Office Box 428, White River Jct. VT 05001
9781933392929, $14.95, www.chelseagreen.com
The near success of Hillary Clinton almost nabbing the Democratic Nomination for 2008 sends a powerful message to women: they, too, can be successful in politics. "Pearls, Politics & Power: How Women Can Win and Lead" pushes women to be everything they can be in the world of politics. Written to inspire fifty percent of America's population to make up fifty percent of the government (a percentage that is unfortunately a far cry to the actual numbers of today's world), "Pearls Politics & Power" is a must for any woman aspiring to gain anything from town council membership to a senate seat, a governor's chair, or even the Oval Office.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Meditations on Violence
Sgt. Rory Miller
YMAA Publication Center
23 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
9781594391187, $18.95, www.ymaa.com
Violence is a necessary evil of the world. "Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence" is a reflection on martial arts and self defense. From a man who has been practicing and using it for well over two decades, Rory Miller hopes to explain the facts and fictions of what is known about martial arts and how to use one's training in a real situation. He also reflects on why and when it should be used, how real life will alter one's actions, and more. "Meditations on Violence" is a scholarly and deft look at martial arts and their uses in the world.
The Social Issues Shelf
A Bridge Worth Saving
Mike Mort
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25 Manly Miles Building, East Lansing, MI 48823-5202
9780870138287, $24.95, www.msupress.msu.edu
Bridges can be more to people than simply a method of crossing water without a boat. "A Bridge Worth Saving" is a thoroughly 'user friendly' guide for activists wanting to save historical landmarks they deem worth the effort and expense to campaign for their preservation. Filled from cover to cover with practical advice for keeping an old bridge in tip top condition, "A Bridge Worth Saving" is a complete and comprehensive instructional guide to bridge restoration, enhanced with an index and appendixes. Highly recommended for personal, professional, academic, and community library collections.
In the News
William Wray Carney
The University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2EI
0888644957, $26.95, www.uap.ualberta.ca
The media has a tremendous impact upon the people, and as they say, with great power comes great responsibility. Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, "In the News: The Practice of Media Relations in Canada" is an in-depth study of the relationship between the media and the people in the nation of Canada. A scholarly and complete examination now in an updated second edition, "In the News" is an excellent read for anyone interested in the status of the media in modern society. An ideal choice for community library social issues collections focusing on Canada.
Custom Maid Knowledge for New World Disorder
Peter G. de Krassel
CAL Books
c/o Casemate
1016 Warrior Road, Suite C, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
9889766671, $25.95 www.casematepublishing.com
America, China and other rising world leaders must guide the world through the 21st century from globalization to interlocalism as part of a 'new reality' that focuses on the economic interaction between different communities. That's the message of Custom Maid Knowledge for New World Disorder, a weighty treatise on the geography, politics and economics of this new world environment. College-level collections strong in modern world trends, both economic and political, will find this an important reference.
Disabling Pedagogy
Linda Komesaroff
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695
9781563683619, $45.00, http://gupress.gallaudet.edu
Deafness is all too common in children, but deaf children are perfectly capable of being fully productive members of society, provided they get as high a quality of education as their hearing peers. "Disabling Pedagogy: Power, Politics, and Deaf Education" is a look at deaf education and the power and politics behind it. Examining today's current situations and suggesting improved models to follow with some instances of combining deaf children's education with hearing children's education, "Disabling Pedagogy" is a thorough and scholarly guide on the subject, and a top pick for social issues discussions regarding issues of the deaf.
Segregation
James H. Carr & Nandinee K. Kutty, editors
Routledge
270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Gulotta Communications (publicity)
341 Lexington Street, Newton, MA 02466
0415965330, $36.95, www.routledge.com, 1-800-634-7064
The struggle to end segregation back in the 1950s was only the beginning of a process that is still going on today. While we are no longer a country of Jim Crow laws and segregated lunch counters, the editorial team of James H. Carr and Nandinee K. Kutty have assembled in "Segregation: The Rising Costs For America" no less than eleven compelling studies demonstrating and documenting the continuing and pervasive presence of segregation in various aspects of American society as African-American households still average about one-tenth of the wealth enjoyed by our country's white households; the blacks continue to have twice the number of below federal poverty guidelines families as those of whites; highschool graduation rates half that of white students; higher incarceration rates, and more. The essays and researches comprising "Segregation: The Rising Costs For America" reveal that the American towns and cites of 2008 are authentically more racially segregated than they were in 1908. A work of impressive and seminal scholarship by truly knowledgeable academics and activists, ""Segregation: The Rising Costs For America" is a core addition to professional and academic library collections, and a highly recommended addition to social activist and student reading lists with respect to contemporary race relations in America -- especially when progress appears to have been made with the political phenomena of bi-racial African-American Barack Obama becoming the nominee of a major political party to seek the presidency of the United States.
Transformations of La Familia on the U.S.-Mexico Border
Raquel R. Marquez and Harriett D. Romo
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
9780268035099, $28.00 www.undpress.nd.edu 1-800-621-2736
Transformations of La Familia on the U.S.-Mexico Border is an anthology of papers by expert scholars discussing how Mexican and Mexican-origin families living in the transnational space of the U.S.-Mexico border. Analyzing demographic, historic, economic, political and public policy factors, Transformations of La Familia on the U.S.-Mexico Border is an astute and balanced close study that especially highlights the challenges faced by women, who increasingly work outside the home whether married or not, and migrant children, who are at high risk for dropping out of school on either side of the border. An invaluable resource interpreting the latest statistical data, highly recommended especially for anyone involved in policymaking with regard to issues affecting these families and their neighbors. "...stressful economic conditions generally encourage informal economic activity and, observably, this occurs with a high degree of frequency along the U.S.-Mexico border. The key to harnessing informal economic transactions is to create a network of supportive microbusiness services housed in culturally competent community-based organizations that transition the informal business activities into microenterprises (Robles 2003)."
Civil War and the Rule of Law
Agnes Hurwitz, editor
Lynne Rienner Publishers
1800 30th St., Suite 314, Boulder, CO 80301-1026
9781588265074, $24.50, www.rienner.com
Civil War is not civil at all. "Civil War and the Rule of Law: Security, Development, and Human Rights" is a book written for those in power who want to establish peace in a country after a violent and bloody civil war. Focusing on the three key aspects of safety for the people and the nation itself, rebuilding what was lost, and most importantly that the people of the nation have what they deserve fundamentally as human beings, "Civil War and the Rule of Law" is a must for community library politics collections.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Jesus and First Century Christianity in Jerusalem
Elizabeth McNamer & Bargil Pixner
Paulist Press
997 Macarthur Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430
9780809145232, $19.95, www.paulistpress.com
The origins of Christianity is a compelling subject of interest for every new generation of scholars and believers. Advances in archaeology has made tremendous and on-going contributions to our understanding of how the Christian movement has evolved over its first few decades and centuries of existence. "Jesus and First Century Christianity in Jerusalem" is a close examination of early Christianity. In the beginning, Christianity was considered a fringe sect of Judaism; some even considered it no more than a mad cult. Comprehensive in its coverage, "Jesus and First Century Christianity in Jerusalem" is enthusiastically recommended to anyone curious how one of the most powerful forces in the western world got its start.
The Preacher
Austin B. Tucker
B&H Publishing Group
127 Ninth Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37234
9780805447088, $24.99, www.BHpublishinggroup.com
Storytelling was developed thousands of years ago as an effective way to deliver a message. "The Preacher: As Storyteller" offers suggestions to all the pastors and preachers out there to improve the power of their sermons by increasing their storytelling abilities. Delivering the message of the Holy Bible and telling a great story are one in the same, claims author and Southern Baptist pastor of thirty years Austin Tucker. "The Preacher" deserves a major consideration for any church leader who wants deliver God's word more effectively.
What Women Wish You Knew About Dating
Stephen W. Simpson
Baker Books
6030 E. Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
9780801068409, $12.99, www.bakerbooks.com
What do women really want? "What Women Wish You Knew About Dating: A Single Guy's Guide to Romantic Relationships" is a guide for guys who want to cut through the bull and find the right girl to settle down with - and how to be the right guy. Presenting a Christian perspective on dating, author Stephen Simpson emphasizes that women are looking for men who are men, not boys. A guide to maturity, and maintaining a healthy balance in relationships, "What Women Wish You Knew About Dating" is a top pick for any Christian man in need of advice to find the one.
Creation and the Patriarchal Histories
Patrick Henry Reardon
Conciliar Press Ministries
PO Box 76, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005
9781888212969, $13.95, www.conciliarpress.com
The Book of Genesis is a story all Christians know. "Creation and Patriarchal Histories" is a closer examination of the first book of the Holy Bible, and how it reflects onto Christianity as a whole. Drawing upon the scholarship of Orthodox Christian leaders to discuss and educate readers on the history of creation, "Creation and the Patriarchal Histories" breaks down the story into segments. Covering the earliest creation, and the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and other legendary biblical patriarchs, "Creation and the Patriarchal Histories" is a must for anyone who wants to truly understand the early Old Testament.
A Prayer Book for Catholic Families, new edition
Christopher Anderson, Susan Gleason, & LaVonne Neff, editors
Loyola Press
3441 N. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
9780829427172, www.loyolabooks.org
Many Catholics wish to stay true to their religion, but may not know how. Now available in a newly redesigned and completely updated edition, "A Prayer Book for Catholic Families" is a compilation of prayers and wisdom for Catholics who wish to incorporate their faith more efficiently into their every day lives. With prayers for every event in one's life, "A Prayer Book for Catholic Families" is an invaluable tool for practicing Catholics, and a strong choice for Catholic church library collections.
Praying With Icons
Jim Forest
Orbis Books
PO Box 308, Maryknoll, NY 10545
9781570757587, $22.00 www.orbisbooks.com
First published ten years ago, PRAYING WITH ICONS has since become a modern spiritual classic, recognized for its groundbreaking insights into the history and theology behind icons. This reprint is recommended for any spiritual collection needing another, modern copy: it uses classic and contemporary icons within a collection of meditative reflections on typical images, from Christ to the saints. Christian libraries will find it important.
Doing Time
Dennis Burke
Paulist Press
997 Macarthur Boulevard, Matwah, NJ 07430
0809145278, $14.95 www.paulistpress.com
Collections strong in ministry resources will welcome DOING TIME: FINDING HOPE AT SAN QUENTIN. It offers up a personal story of the author's ten years of prison ministry, visiting men in the cellblocks at San Quentin State Prison, and it provides case histories of issues and spiritual concerns behind prison walls. Spiritual collections strong in ministry services will find it revealing and poignant.
50 Reasons People Give for Believing in God
Guy P. Harrison
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781591025672, $16.95 www.prometheusbooks.com
Many books challenge religious belief and alienate potential believers with a combative argument. "50 Reasons People Give for Believing in God" will appeal to believers, skeptics, and everyone in between with a selection of some fifty common reasons people give for believing in a God – and why some of these perceptions may be wrong. The focus is upon rationales for beliefs, and chapters survey these logical foundations and their impact.
The Quiet Way: A Christian Path to Inner Peace
Gerhard Tersteegen
World Wisdom Inc.
1501 E. Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
9781933316529, $17.95 www.worldwisdom.com
Gerhard Tersteegen wrote in the early 1700s and many will find his hymn 'Tho Hidden Love of God' in modern hymnals – such an audience will find further embellishment and insights in his QUIET WAY, a collection of some one hundred of his letters and seventeen of his hymns. His emphasis on charity and religious devotions influenced many a Protestant believer and holds much for modern readers as well: perfect for any Christian library.
Mark & Method
Janice Capel Anderson & Stephen D. Moore, editors
Fortress Press
c/o Augsburg Fortress Publishers
PO Box 59304, Minneapolis, MN 55459-0303
9780800638511, $22.00, www.fortresspress.com
People have been studying the Bible in much the same way for the past two thousand years; "Mark & Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies" brings some new methods and ideas to the table. Offering a thorough and scholarly examination of the Bible and present-day theology, including topics such as feminism and cultural diversity, "Mark & Method" is an ideal pick for anyone looking to intelligently discuss the Bible in a modern context. Highly recommended for community library theology collections and church library collections.
Be Last
Jeremy Kingsley
Tyndale
c/o Alive Communications
7680 Goddard Street, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
B&B Media Group
109 South Main Street Corsicana, TX 75110
9781414316413, $12.99, www.tyndale.com
In this harsh world, everyone is seemingly out to protect their own hide, ignoring the needs of everyone else. "Be Last: Descending to Greatness" offers a fresh perspective and a contrary one: the idea that rushing to be number one is not always the best way to do things. Putting the needs of others before oneself can reap its own set of benefits, and can help one's own personal soul with the transformative power of giving charity. A book with a strong Christian message, "Be Last" is recommended reading to anyone interested in becoming a better human being.
A Christianity Worth Believing
Doug Pagitt
Jossey-Bass
c/o Wiley & Company
989 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1741
Dechant & Hughes Associates (publicity)
1440 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60622
9780787998127, $21.95, www.josseybass.com
So many in the modern era are faced difficult questions of faith, finding themselves bombarded with controversy surrounding their religion. "A Christianity Worth Believing: Hope-Filled, Open-Armed, Alive-And-Well Faith" is a guide for Christians who doubt their own faith but are not yet ready to give up on it all. Seeking to inspire souls to find their faith once more by addressing common problems and answering the questions not normally answered, "A Christianity Worth Believing" is a choice pick for anyone who wants to reclaim their religion.
Transforming Congregations
James Lemler
Church Publishing
445 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9780898695847, $16.00, www.churchpublishing.org
Church leaders often become leaders of communities, and therefore are charged with leading them toward their hopes and dreams. "Transforming Congregations" is a guide for these leaders to help improve the communities of their congregations. Good leaders will help their people stay faithful, helpful, and charitable towards others, while bad leaders will have the exact opposite effect. Highly recommended for leaders of congregations of any size, "Transforming Congregations" is a top notch guide for any church authority figure who wants to improve the general lives of their brethren.
God's Welcome
Amy G. Oden
The Pilgrim Press
700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100
9780829817355, $14.00, www.thepilgrimpress.com
Christians are increasingly viewed as hostile throughout the world, the exact opposite of the religion's intent. "God's Welcome: Hospitality for a Gospel Hungry World" is a guide for Christians who want to bring their religion's hospitable roots back into public view. Author Amy Oden seeks to dispel the negative image surrounding Christianity and promote the hospitality and goodwill that early Christians held so dear. An inspiring look at a side of Christianity that is too often forgotten, "God's Welcome" is especially recommended for Christians who strive for self-improvement.
My Devotions
Deborah Henry
Concordia Publishing House
3558 S. Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118-3968
9780758615930, $12.99, www.cph.org
A piece of wisdom for every day of the year. "My Devotions: 365 Timeless Devotions for Families" is something to consider for all Christian families, packed cover to cover with a devotion for each day of the year. In a special fiftieth anniversary edition, each page has a piece of scripture, a real life anecdote, and a prayer. A book designed to be shared with children by their parents for every day at a low price, "My Devotions" has little reason for it not to be picked up.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Crowdscenes
Michael Tratner
Fordham University Press
University Box L, 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
9780823229024, $28.00, www.fordhampress.com
Did the power of the masses increase with the introduction of the movie theater? "Crowdscenes: Movies and Mass Politics" looks at how movies may have influenced the masses. Examining the crowd scenes in many classic films and drawing comparisons to scenes in Nazi and Soviet propaganda films, "Crowdscenes" is a deft examination of something many viewers don't notice in the motivations of these films – the political messages behind them. A deftly crafted and highly recommended source of insight, "Crowdscenes" is a top pick for community library collections on films and politics.
Picture Yourself Directing a Movie
Eric Nicholas
Course Technology
25 Thomson Place, Boston MA 02110
1598634895, $29.99 www.courseptr.com
If you've always wanted to make a movie but are not sure how to begin, "Picture Yourself Directing a Movie" is the beginner's guide to creating short films for you. It provides all the basics of directing and principles to make a film idea real, using simple language and directions for newcomers to the industry. A companion DVD provides sample film clips to illustrate techniques. Amateurs also receive plenty of insights into professional tips to customize and streamline results. Both film and general-interest libraries will find "Picture Yourself Directing a Movie" a popular lend.
Rent
Jonathan Larson
Hal Leonard Corporation
19 West 21st Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10010
9781557837370, $16.95, www.applausepub.com
Celebrating one of the most famous Broadway musicals, "Rent: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical" is the script and songbook for the show that has been running on the famed musical theater street for well over a decade. The play, which focuses on young artists making their way in the world as the AIDS epidemic begins to hit, has gained its popularity for a reason - its no-holds-barred take on contemporary issues is speaks openly to theater goers of all backgrounds. "Rent" is sure to please fans of the play who want a souvenir to cherish as its Broadway run comes to an end.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Cezanne's Quarry
Barbara Corrado Pope
Pegasus Books
45 Walls Street, Suite 1021, New York, NY 10005
9781933648835, $25.00, www.pegasusbooks.us
When one dies young, it's a tragedy. When it's murder, the result is a race to find the one responsible and bring them to justice. "Cezanne's Quarry" tells of Solange Vernet, who is found dead. Bernard Martin is chosen to solve the crime; he is torn between his two prime suspects of Vernet's lover Charles Westbury and her spurned ex-lover Paul Cezanne. The evidence points to both, so Martin must dive into the dark past of all three to find out. An enthralling novel all the way through, "Cezanne's Quarry" is a must for mystery fans who prefer historical settings over contemporary ones.
Green Monster
Rick Shefchik
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9781590585245, $24.95, www.poisonedpenpress.com, 1-800-421-3976
Boston Red Sox owner Louis Kenwood received an extortion note singed 'Babe Ruth' claiming that the 2004 World Series in which the Sox finally won and ended the 'Curse of the Bambino' was fixed and the author of that extortion note wants $20 million to keep quiet. If the public were to become aware of this accusation, the value of Kenwood's franchise would be eroded so he turns to detective Sam Skarda to find out if the allegation is true, and who's behind the blackmail attempt. Kenwood's lovely assistant heather Canby is assigned to monitor and accompany Sam on his investigation. The clues lead Sam into the Los Angeles underworld, through the slums of Venezuela, and back to Fenway Park. A good mystery novel must have two essential elements: characters that attract our attention and plots that compel our interest from beginning to end. "Green Monster" by Rick Shefchik is highly recommended reading on both those conditions. Also highly recommended reading for mystery buffs is Rick Shefchik's early Sam Skarda detective novel published by Poisoned Pen Press is "Amen Corner".
Authors everywhere desire to become famous and have their novels sell millions. But fame, much like everything, carries a cost. "Spun Tales" is a novel of the Black Widow Agency series, following the group as they protect an author from those who would do her harm and those who would and beg her for an autograph. If that wasn't enough, someone is out for her latest book, and the Agency must deal with irritants in their daily lives. An excellently crafted mystery novel especially recommended for women, "Spun Tales" is thoroughly enjoyable.
Dog Eats Dog
Iain Levison
Bitter Lemon Press
9781904738312, $14.95, www.bitterlemonpress.com
When a teacher goes too far with a student, consequences are to be expected. And sometimes they aren't what one would expect. "Dog Eat Dog" follows bank robber Dixon as he flees to a quiet town in New England where he finds a Professor White with a high school student. Using his savvy and lack of morality, he blackmails White into doing his bidding, including hiding him from the cops. Dixon thinks he's safe for now and enjoyed several hundred thousand for his hard work, but a certain FBI agent won't give up and Professor White isn't as dense as he seems. "Dog Eat Dog" is an original and creative thriller, sure to please readers who want a story of intrigue and suspense.
Death Vows
Richard Stevenson
MLR Press
3052 Gaines Waterport Road, Albion, NY 14411
9781934531334, $14.99, www.mlrpress.com
The allowance of legal gay marriage in Massachusetts has caused many a gay couple to travel there for their opportunity to be wed. "Death Vows" is another chapter in the series of Donald Strachey's adventures as the only gay private investigator in Albany, New York. His latest case deals with the fear and hypocrisy surrounding Gay marriage in Massachusetts, where one person pays a price no one should pay for love. "Death Vows" is a riveting mystery with a good dose of satire on today's worlds opinions on homosexuality.
Harum Scarum
Felicity Young
Fremantle Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Ave, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781921361104, $22.95, www.fremantlepress.com.au
The internet can both be a tool for good and evil. "Harum Scarum: Spinning a Web of Evil" is a story of the latter, following the trail of certain sick individuals using the web as a tool to pick their next victims for their crimes, which happen to be pre-adolescent girls. DS Stevie Hooper is out to find the root of all this, and must deal with a vigilante who is also after them. Their good intentions can be as much of a problem as the bad intentions of the Dream Team – the name of the very pedophilia ring Stevie Hooper wants to crack down on. "Harum Scarum" is a riveting mystery and a classic tale of good versus evil and those who would use the latter to do the former.
Chain of Evidence
Garry Disher
Soho Press
853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
9781569475003, $13.00, www.sohopress.com
Bad news rarely comes alone. "Chain of Evidence" is a mystery novel featuring previous scene Inspector Hal Challis as he returns to his Australian home where his father is dying, but his brother is law is also missing. He sets out to find him, as back home newcomer to the series Sergeant Ellen Destry tries to track down the scum members of a suspected pedophilia ring. A gripping set of mysteries, "Chain of Evidence" is sure to please fans of the genre everywhere.
The Business Shelf
Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage
Susan J. Bethanis
Dearborn Trade Publishing
30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-7481
079318603X, $18.95, www.dearborntrade.com
No one becomes a magnificent manager out of pure natural skill. "Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage: Five Keys to Becoming a More Effective Leader" is a leadership manual in the form of fictionalized conversations between a corporate leader and his executive coach. Laying out five key facts that separate mediocre business leaders from great ones, "Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage" is a strong choice for businesses striving to push their managers to the next level.
Background Screening and Investigations
W. Barry Nixon, Kim M. Kerr
Butterworth-Heinemann
30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780750682565, $49.95, www.books.elvier.com/security
To employ someone is to trust them to some degree, so how does one know whom to trust? "Background Screening and Investigations: Managing Hiring Risk from the HR and Security Perspectives" is a guide to screening employees before they potentially become a problem for the company. The strengths of a person with an excellent record who appears to be brilliant may be far outweighed by a serious attitude problem or worse. How does a Human Resources official decide when is it safe to hire a convicted felon, or a sexual predator? How far can a company go before breaking the fair opportunity laws? All of these topics are tackled expertly in "Background Screening and Investigations", a must read for any employer who wants to assure a harmonious work environment.
No Limit
Donald G. Krause and Jeff Carter
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814480640, $19.95 www.amacombooks.org
Hundreds of people play 'no limit' poker, but few realize its strategies can be used to get ahead in business and life. NO LIMIT explores connections between poker and business, showing how Texas Hold 'em, the most popular version of the game, holds many keys to business success. Any game players who know Texas Hold 'em well and are interested in business concepts, as well as business libraries, will find here a fine opportunity for success and strategic planning.
The Complete Guide to Project Management
Elle Bereaux
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
9781601380104, $24.95 www.atlantic-pub.com
Too few projects assigned to management are completed in a timely manner or done correctly and under budget. Project management is the art of organizing and managing resources so that these objectives are met, and The Complete Guide to Project Management tells how to meet them. Libraries catering to managers will appreciate the focus on creating project plans, assessing problems, managing multiple projects, and implementing basic concepts, with chapters providing managers with not just a stepping-stone plan, but the keys to avoiding common obstacles along the way.
Mastering the Management Buckets
John Pearson
Regal Books
1957 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
9780830745944, $19.99, www.regalbooks.com
Leaders have to be competent, or the whole thing won't work. "Mastering the Management Buckets: 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business Or Nonprofit" is a crash course in leadership skills for those who want to learn everything they need to know about company management. With nearly one hundred pieces of invaluable advice, as well as an index and bibliography, "Mastering the Management Buckets" is an excellent choice for prospective leaders and for community library business collections.
Mary B. Holihan's COMPLETE GUIDE TO INVESTING IN COMMODITY TRADING AND FUTURES (9781601380036, $24.99) is a pick for any business library specializing in stock market strategies for individual investors. Chapters tell how to make the most of the commodity trading market, entering a realm where large banks and the wealthy trade. From different commodity products to common pitfalls, this is an outstanding introduction. Janet Engle's FASHION DESIGN BUSINESS (9781601382252, $39.95) comes with a companion cd-rom and covers opportunities in the fashion design industry. The business side of fashion design receives excellent surveys of various opportunities, from fashion buyers and coordinators to retail store managers. Marketing, manufacturing and design are all covered in a pick any career library will find intriguing – as well as many a business collection. Angela Adams, B.A.'s THE RESTAURANT MANAGER'S SUCCESS CHRONICLES (9780910627962, $24.95) provides a series of interviews with restaurant pros and insiders to reveal how successful operations thrive. Real-life examples of successes and pitfalls go far beyond most books covering basic restaurant ownership, providing detailed step-by-step direction for opening a successful establishment. John N. Peragine Jr.'s HOW TO OPEN & OPERATE A FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL WEDDING CONSULTANT AND PLANNING BUSINESS (9781601381149, $39.95) comes with a companion cd-rom and tells how to plan a wedding, offering all the details needed to over business plans, control systems, menus, legal and pricing concerns, and more. The 'when, how, what and where' questions all receive plenty of depth and detail. All are excellent picks for career and business collections alike.
Marketing Without Advertising
Michael Phillips & Salli Rasberry
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781413306323, $20.00, www.nolo.com, 1-800-955-4775
Paid advertising can often be the most expensive and least effective method of marketing goods and services to the public. Now in a significantly updated and expanded sixth edition, "Marketing Without Advertising: Easy Ways To Build A Business Your Customers Will Love & Recommend" by the team of Michael Phillips and Salli Rasberry (both of whom are recognized pioneers in 'values-based' business models) is a thoroughly 'user friendly' and practical instruction manual for high-impact, low-cost marketing strategies that offer a wealth of tips and techniques for developing repeat customers, creating word-of-mouth publicity, transforming dissatisfied customers into a loyal clientele, planning and executing low-cost marketing events, utilizing the Internet and the World Wide Web, attracting media attention, and a whole lot more. Focusing on such essential issues as the physical appearance of the business, pricing, customer education, and marketing plan design, "Marketing Without Advertising" can be considered to be a complete, comprehensive, and invaluable instructional that will enable even the most novice entrepreneur and business manager to succeed in today's volatile marketplace and competitive economic environment no matter what the product or service they are seeking to promote.
What If?
Steve L. Robbins
Davies-Black Publishing
1055 Joaquin Road, 2nd Floor, Mountain View, CA 94043
C.S. Lewis & Co. Publishers
196 Van Dale Road, Woodstock, NY 12498
9780891062752, $18.95, www.daviesblack.com
Some concepts of the workplace aren't taught up front. "What If? Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialogue" is a series of twenty six stories written to teach those in the workplace what they need to know to truly understand diversity and inclusionary concepts, and how to apply these principles in every day business. "What If?" should be considered essential reading for every manager, and is highly recommended for community library business collections.
How to Survive in an Organization
James J. Heaphey
Today's Books
c/o History Publishing Company LLC
PO Box 700, Palisades, NY 10964-0700
9781933909196, $17.95, www.historypublishingco.com
Understanding one's situation is the first step to achieving excellence. "How to Survive in an Organization" is a guide for those who want to improve their performance at their place of work. With advice on successful management, evaluations, where the power truly lies in organizations, and other elements of success, "How to Survive in an Organization" is a seminal pick for anyone seeking to make the most of their career.
The Psychology Shelf
Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me)
Carol Tavris and Elliott Aronson
Harcourt Trade
c/o Harcourt Books
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
9780156033909, $15.00 www.harcourtbooks.com
Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart, and why are there arguments revolving around who is 'right'? Years of research lends to a survey of how people avoid accepting responsibility, with chapters studying behaviors and limitations. Carol Tavris is a social psychologist and works with co-psychologist Elliott Aronson to produce a hard-hitting analysis in MISTAKES WERE MADE (BUT NOT BY ME): WHY WE JUSTIFY FOOLISH BELIEFS, BAD DECISIONS AND HURTFUL ACTS.
Healing Scripts
Marlene Hunter, M.D.
Crown House Publishing
PO Box 2223, Williston, VT 05495-2223
9781845900724, $39.95, www.CHPUS.com 1-877-925-1213
The use of hypnosis as a medical tool in the field of psychology and psychiatry predates Sigmund Freud. "Healing Scripts: Using Hypnosis To Treat Trauma And Stress" by Dr. Marlene Hunter (Certificant and Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada) draws upon her more than thirty years experience working with highly dissociative patients. As a past president of the American Society of clinical hypnosis, she writes a particular expertise on the subject of utilizing hypnosis to clinically address acute stress disorders including pain in all of its forms, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (with sections on denial, hypervigilance and hyper-arousal), acute stress, sleep disorders, and dissociation disorders (including ego-strengthening and integration). Of note is the section focused on helping children suffering from acute stress and trauma. An impressively informative work, "Healing Scripts" is particularly recommended reading for students and practitioners of psychiatric medicine, and a core addition to professional and academic library Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medical
