Bagpipe Brothers: The FDNY Band's True Story Of Tragedy, Mourning, And Recovery is the
true
story New York City's Emerald Society Bagpipe Band, who used their instruments to mourn in
the
and show their respect at the funerals for the victims of the 9/11 attacks, including the 343
firefighters who died and those who were unearthed from the rubble at ground zero. The band
itself
lost one of its own from the attacks, as well as the brother of a member; Bagpipe Brothers
recounts
in vivid detail the emotions, experiences, terrible grief and striving to help any way one can in the
wake of tragedy. A profound and powerful tribute to both the lost and the survivors struggling to
cope.
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-800-462-6420 www.ivanrdee.com
The war spirit on the Northern home front during the Civil War is deftly recounted sparing no
details
in James Marten's history Children For The Union (1566635632, $26.00), providing a focus on
the
lives of children during and after the war. Children became nearly full members of their
communities
as they supported the war effort on both sides, foregoing school to replace men on farms and in
factories, and participating in strengthening family ties. James Martin is a professor and director of
graduate history studies at Marquette University, and his background in child studies history lends
favorably to an informed, engaging, involving survey. Suzanne E. Evans' Forgotten Crimes
(1566635659, $26.00) narrows the usual World War II focus on Nazi regime atrocities to the
thousands of children and adults with disabilities who were murdered as part of its 'euthanasia'
programs. The development and fostering of these programs and attitudes toward the disabled are
given scholarly assessment and reflection by Evans, a lawyer and journalist working toward her
Ph.D. in American history in Berkeley.
The Wisdom Of Alexander The Great
Lance Kurke, Ph.D.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814408206 $21.95 www.amacombooks.org
In The Wisdom Of Alexander The Great , author Lance Kurke's principle focus is on the
leadership
and leadership lessons of Alexander of Macedonia, providing both historical background and
insights into how Alexander made a habit of re-posing problems for maximum solutions. The
approach is recommended for both history and business students at the college level and provides
some excellent new insights based on history and one especially notable leader's strategies that are
as
effective today as they were two millennia ago.
Surviving Holidays, Birthdays & Anniversaries: A Guide For Grieving During Special Occasions
is a
simple bereavement guide, written by expert and creator of the www.griefsteps.com program
Brook
Noel, that especially focuses on coping with the particular challenges brought by special
occassions.
Holidays are normally a time of good cheer and laughter, but those experiencing profound grief or
the loss of a loved one are beset by the opposite of these emotions, often at a magnified effect.
Chapters offer advice on what to expect in plain and simple terms, such as learning to avoid
additional stressors during the holiday season, never try to outspend grief, shop online, don't hide
from life, beware of self-medicating, and more. Suggested strategies for coping include taking a
moment of silence when needed, freewriting, taking a time out, specific exercises to calm oneself,
and more. A strongly recommended guide for anyone struggling with memories of a loved one at
difficult times.
Origami Sourcebook
Jay Ansill & Mark Hill
Quarry/Rockport Publishers
33 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
1592530656 $14.99 www.rockpub.com
Take lovely photos of finished origami products, apply the projects to practical results such as
greeting cards or table decorations, and add step-by-step fold instruction diagrams and you have a
lovely set of practical projects in Origami Sourcebook: Beautiful Projects And Mythical
Characters,
Step By Step, which are specifically designed to appeal to both beginner and advanced origami
folder alike. Origami Sourcebook doesn't just focus on animals and flowers: it provides a range of
projects from dragons to napkin rings, making for a diverse, appealing set of projects.
Trafalgar Square Publishing
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053
www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com
Sherlock Holmes fans will want to take note: there's a new, expanded edition of Alan Barnes'
Sherlock Holmes On Screen (1903111781, $29.95) on the market, and it's packed with the
complete
film and TV show archives, revised and updated to reflect new material. Alan Barnes has a long
history of and affection for film, and is especially in his element with a survey of a major screen
character who has appeared on screen more times than any other fictional character. Sherlock
Holmes On Screen includes all his 300+ film appearances and includes works from the silent era
through modern times, from around the world. Don't miss Keith Dockray's Henry V
(0752430467,
$45.00) either: Dockray was a former Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern History at
the
University of Huddersfield in England, and Henry V reflects his scholarly pursuits, offering a
controversial new biography re-assessing the life and career of the king. College-level history
students will find it an essential reference. L.J.K. Setright's Drive On! A Social History Of The
Motor Car (1862076286, $35.00) is a fine social history of the motor car by one of the most
distinguished British motoring journalists in print. Stetright's books are very hard to find in the
U.S.,
even though he's written over two dozen books and a host of magazine features. Drive On! is
packed
with vintage black and white photos and drawings but is mostly a textual treat, taking an in-depth
approach to the history of the car, decade by decade, and how they have adapted to society's
needs.
Keeping Us Safe
Arthur S. Hulnick
Praeger Publishers
PO Box 6926, Portsmouth, NH 03802-6926
0275981509 $39.95 www.greenwood.com
How can the United States guard against terrorists? Arthur S. Hulnick's Keeping Us Safe: Secret
Intelligence And Homeland Security covers the foundations of secret intelligence efforts and
homeland security issues alike, explaining the need to revamp US intelligence operations to one
more flexible in handling modern terrorist activities. The U.S. government's progress in
establishing
homeland security processes has been considerable, but more work is needed and more
adjustment
of systems: Hulnick shows just where work should be revised to create a valuable program with
new
strategies and tactics.
Human: The Definitive Visual Guide
DK Publishing Inc.
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
0756605202 $50.00 www.dk.com
What does it mean to be human? Human: The Definitive Visual Guide is a collaborative effort the
DK Publishing and Smithsonian team of Robert Winston, Don E., Dr. Wilson, Don E. Wilson
who
collaborative to answer this question. With its superb visual illustraitons, this only book to cover
all
aspects of human life ranging from how humans evolved and how bodies develop, to how humans
function as individuals and as members of society. The visual approach packs in lovely color on
ever
page to accompany facts about human changes, societies and traditions, while timelines, diagrams,
photo tabs for each chapters and beautiful artwork supplement pages of in-depth detail. Whether
it's
being used for research or leisure browsing, Human: The Definitive Visual Guide should not be
missed.
More Than Kin And Less Than Kind
Douglas W. Mock
Belknap/Harvard University Press
79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138
0674012852 $27.95 1-800-448-2242 www.hup.harvard.edu
Sibling rivalry and conflicts between relatives aren't limited to human beings, as is common
perceived: animals and all creatures often experience deadly family conflicts when offspring
compete
for resources. Douglas Mock is Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of
Oklahoma: his studies in More Than Kin And Less Than Kind: The Evolution Of Family Conflict
blend natural history and theoretical biology with social insights to draw some important
conclusions
on the nature of family strife as it is determined by cooperative and competitive patterns.
Academically impressive, More Than Kin And Less Than Kind is a recommended addition to
university library Sociology and Social Psychology collections.
Public Affairs
250 West 57th St. #1321, NY, NY 10107
www.publicaffairsbooks.com
Three important new titles provide very different coverages and are powerful, recommended picks
for college-level collections. General Wesley K. Clark's Winning Modern Wars: Iraq, Terrorism,
And The American Empire (1586482777, $15.00) appears in paperback with a new preface to
tackle
issues surrounding Iraq, terrorism and world wars. Clark is not only a good leader and politician:
he's a surprisingly good writer and provides strong insights into military operations and campaigns
overseas. Peter Charles Hoffer's Past Imperfect: Facts, Fictions, Frauds - American History From
Bancroft And Parkman To Ambrose, Bellisles, Ellis, And Goodwin (1586482440, $26.00)
provides
an intriguing social history of the U.S. focusing on fictions, fraud, and ironies of American history.
The focus on how history omits or chooses one perspective over another and how such omissions
have occurred in popular American history makes for a volatile set of revelations which are
intriguing stories of how history is made, represented, and how the historians involved are made
or
broken in the process. James Lilley and Jeffrey Lilley's China Hands: Nine Decades Of Adventure,
Espionage, And Diplomacy In Asia (1586481363, $30.00) tells of family fortune and a family
long
steeped in Chinese history and experience. James Lilley's father began selling kerosene for
Standard
Oil in China in 1917: Lilley spent his childhood in China, the family fled when World War II
arrived,
and Lilley found himself at Yale being groomed for a career in intelligence which would return
him
to China as an adult. His nearly 30 years in the CIA in Asia and his experiences with espionage
and
diplomacy between America and Asia during and after the Cold War make for enlightening,
powerful reading blending memoir and social history.
Sacred Spaces
Robert Berger
Balcony Press
512 E. Wilson, #213, Glendale CA 91206
1890449210 $59.95 www.amazon.com
Photographer Robert Beger set out to record Los Angeles' religious history, visiting over 300
historic houses of worship over the course of three and a half years: Sacred Spaces is the
culmination of his efforts, providing a fine survey of churches, temples, and synagogues all over
50
years old and largely unknown by the general public. Religious Los Angeles residents and
students
of religious architecture alike will find Sacred Spaces appropriately juxtaposes images with
history,
making each building's architectural and cultural background come to life.
A Pretext For War
James Bamford
Doubleday & Company
1745 Broadway, NY, NY 10019
0385506724 $26.95 1-800-726-0600 www.doubleday.com
From the events of 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq to the abuse of America's intelligence system as a
whole, James Bamford's A Pretext For War : 9/11, Iraq, And The Abuse Of America's
Intelligence
Agencies takes a hard and critical look at the systematic weaknesses which led the intelligence
community to ignore evidence of impending terrorism and the justifications invented by the Bush
administration for carrying out a war against the wrong aggressor. Chapters provide reasoned
arguments backed by facts and studies in the process of examining how the war against terrorism
in
general became a war against Iraq in particular.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW #300, Washington, DC 20009-1148
www.islandpress.org
These important college-level collections provide insights on environmental issues and
management.
David W. Orr's The Last Refuge: Patriotism, Politics, And The Environment In An Age Of Terror
(1559635282, $20.00) examines the current state of American values and politics with a special
focus on environmental and ecological issues. Thirteen essays touch upon money, social
problems,
and the misuse of terrorism in a hard-hitting survey of politics and the ideals which control and
manipulate American politics and perceptions. While not totally a nature coverage in and of itself,
Orr's title is a recommended pick for any who would probe beyond partisan issues to consider the
underlying reasons why environmental issues are stalemated. Jack Sobel and Craig Dahlgren's
Marine Reserves: A Guide To Science, Design, And Use (1559638419, $35.00) explains how
conventional fishery management practices have failed to prevent the collapse of fish stocks
around
the world and the promising future of marine reserves as a result. The idea of 'no-take' reserves
as
places of preservation gathers all the details on the science, design and implementation of such
reserves. While this in-depth coverage is a specialty item, any serious college-level collection of
marine biology topics will find it invaluable. Norman Myers and Jennifer Kent's The New
Consumers: The Influence Of Affluence On The Environment (155963-9970, $24.00) discusses
how
affluence influences environment decision-making processes. The reader might think this will
focus
on U.S. economic decisions but in a surprising twist the authors cover the rapid increase in people
in
developing and transition nations who have achieved the same affluence as Americans, gaining a
purchasing power equal to that of the U.S. Important chapters focus on the authors' own research
in
documenting these economic trends in developing nations, and their relationship to environmental
concerns.
SuicideGirls
Missy Suicide, Editor
Feral House
PO Box 39910, Los Angeles, CA 90039
1932595031 $19.95 www.feralhouse.com
Missy Sicide founded SuicideGirls as a place where a woman can be herself and define her
creativity: SuicideGirls is erotica and personal style, and her book provides a visual exploration of
this newfound erotica, a growing community of women and men alike. Not for general library
lending, SuicideGirls is a specialty item of erotic photos of pierced, tattooed contemporary young
women: as a specialty gift for the holidays it will make an eye-opening presentation for a special
person in a couple.
Rural Routes & Ruts
Scott Schultz
The Guest Cottage, Inc.
PO Box 848, Woodruff, WI 54568
1930596308 $16.95 1-800-333-8122 www.theguestcottage.com
Rural Routes & Ruts: Roaming The Roads Of Rural Life is an homage to America's sadly fading
beautiful rural countryside, and the homes, people, and way of life that form an integral part of it.
Filled with black-and-white photographs and simple vignettes of daily life in the backwoods -
from
walking in the buff to reach a field shower, to corn-harvest ruts pressed so deep in the road that
small animals can wander inside them never to be seen again, to hunting as a rite of passage,
celebrated by preparing and eating one's kill. Heartwarming, bringing the travails of daily life to
vivid
reality, Rural Routes & Ruts is a treasure trove of memories for anyone who wants to revisit the
days of country living, or wonders what it's like.
Des Pawson's Knot Craft
Des Pawson & Ann Norman
Paradise Cay Publications
PO Box 29, Arcata, CA 95518-0029
0939837633 $10.95 1-800-736-4509 www.paracay.com
Written by a professional ropeworker of 25 years experience, and the co-founder of the
International
Guild of Knot Tyers, Des Pawson's Knot Craft is a step-by-step breakdown of how to apply
knots,
materials, and hands-on skill to create bellropes, key fobs, mats, doorstops, kinfe lanyards, belts,
and
more. Extensive black-and-white illustrations by Ann Norman deftly walk the reader through the
basic steps of each project. It should be stressed that Des Pawson's Knot Craft is primarily a craft
and creation book; though the novice knot-worker receives instruction in many basic ways to tie,
it
is not specifically an instruction manual for the myriad nuances of seaman's knots. A superb and
unique craft guide packed with ideas for inexpensive homemade gift projects.
Lighthouses Of The Great Lakes
Todd R. Berger & Daniel E. Dempster
Voyageur Press
123 No. Second St, Stillwater MN 55082
0896585174 $29.95 1-800-888-9653 www.voyageurpress.com
Lighthouses Of The Great Lakes is a simply fantastic showcase of historic lighthouses of the
Great
Lakes region. Full color photographs by Daniel E. Dempster of virtually every structure combined
with Todd R. Berger's informative text revealing remarkable true stories behind each fill this
amazing tour through history. A treat for lighthouse aficionados, and a joy to page through for
virtually everyone else, Lighthouses Of The Great Lakes is the next best thing to driving for hours
to
see each great, life-saving lighthouse personally.
Give Me A Home Where The Dairy Cows Roam
LeAnn R. Ralph
Privately Published
E6689 970th Avenue, Colfax, WI 54730
1591135923 $13.95 www.ruralroute2.com
Give Me A Home Where The Dairy Cows Roam is a collection of autobiographical stories drawn
from author LeAnn Ralph's family dairy farm in Wisconsin in a time when small family farm were
commonplace in the Badger State's rural countryside. Now that we live in a time when
approximately 85% of American family dairy farms have disappeared into suburban township
developments or absorbed into agribusiness scale corporate farming enclaves, LeAnn takes us
back
some forty years ago into a era when dairy farming was a dawn to dusk life, seven days a week
lifestyle that bonded parents and children with hard work and a sense of the land, animals, and
homestead that is rapidly passing from today's expanding urban society. More than just an
autobiographical collection of anecdotal stories, Give Me A Home Where The Dairy Cows Roam
is
also enhanced with a recipe for making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker and a
recipe for "Norma's Homemade Bread". Highly recommended reading, Give Me A Home Where
The Dairy Cows Roam should be on the shelves of every community library in Wisconsin.
The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954
Charles Schulz
Fantagraphic Books
7563 Lake City Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115
1560976144 $28.95 1-800-657-1100 www.fantagraphics.com
The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954 is the latest in a series of anthologies created to collect the
entire Peanuts comic strip series, including daily and Sunday strips. Featuring an introduction by
Walter Cronkite - who expresses wistful reminiscence at losing his one and only chance to meet
Schulz before his unfortunate passing - The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954 continues its early
years of the strip by introducing the staple character of Pig Pen to the cast of Charlie Brown,
Shermy, Violet, Schroeder, Patty, Lucy, Linus, and Snoopy. Mirthful, whetted, keenly observant
of
childhood disappointments and cruelties, The Complete Peanuts 1953 To 1954 also offers some
key
insights into the early days of the strip before it settled into conventions more familiar to later
readers. Snoopy still walks on all fours; Linus is too young to talk yet; adults occasionally speak
off-panel and can even be seen (from a three-year old's point of view that is). Observe Lucy's
amazing golf prodigy talents, and a fascinating strip that may well be genesis of why she torments
Charlie Brown every year by yanking away a football before he can kick it - for Charlie Brown
himself has mercilessly yelled at her for being personally unable to kick a football further than a
few
inches! A classic masterpiece, and member of a series that is an absolute must-have for true fans
of
Schulz's genius.
Ringlingville USA
Jerry Apps
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
087020355X $24.95 www.wisconsinhistory.org/publications
Ringlingville USA is the fantastic true story of seven brothers' odyssey from immigrant poverty to
immortality as the creators of an enduring circus world. Recently and for the first time, the
brothers'
financial records and personal correspondence have become available to researchers; Wisconsin
and
U.S. history specialist Jerry Apps consolidates information from a wide range of sources to offer
an
unmistakably human portrait of the Ringling Brothers and their personal challenges amid taxation,
war, economic pressure, technological advances, and individual tragedy. An amazing saga of
real-life
legends, illustrated throughout with vintage black-and-white photographs, Ringlingville USA is a
must for students of Big Top history and a "must" for all Wisconsin school and community library
collections.
The Economics Shelf
The Federal Reserve System: A History
Donald R. Wells
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
078641880X $35.00 1-800-253-2187 www.mcfarlandpub.com
The Federal Reserve banking system was created in 1913 to stabilize banking practices: while it's
often in the news today, few Americans actually know the background of its creation and its
effects
on American lives. Donald Wells is a professor of economics from the University of Memphis
with
extensive studies in baking: his guide, The Federal Reserve System: A History, provides not just a
review of the Federal Reserve's establishment and effects, but a survey of the entire American
banking system. Very timely and important reading.
The Virtues of Capitalism
Arthur Seldon
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1684
0865975507 $12.00 1-800-955-8335 www.libertyfund.org
Volume 1 of "The Collected Works of Arthur Seldon" series, The Virtues Of Capitalism offers
the
in-depth wisdom of classical liberal economist Arthur Seldon, who penned his theories from the
1930's to the late 1950's. The Virtues Of Capitalism is divided into two parts; the first is
"Corrigible
Capitalism; Incorrigible Socialism", in which Seldon explains why he feels capitalism is more open
to
correction and improvement while socialism resists adjustments to help it fit economic reality, and
"Capitalism", a longer work that takes an in-depth accounting of capitalism's positive qualities. An
excellent basic resource and foundation of insight into basic liberal economic and capitalist
philosophy, The Virtues Of Capitalism is especially recommended for academic library "Economic
Studies" collections and is essential reading for non-specialist general readers with an interest in
economic theory.
Just Get Out Of The Way
Robert E. Anderson
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
1930865546 $24.95 www.cato.org
How can government help business endeavors in poor countries? By picking up a copy of Robert
Anderson's Just Get Out of the Way: How Government Can Help Business in Poor Countries and
reading it cover to cover, for a start. Anderson is an economic development expert with extensive
experience with government policies and programs to help private business: Just Get Out Of The
Way considers how economic programs often hinder rather than help third world nations and
provides important recommendations and revisions to policies to help the government adjust its
focus.
The International Studies Shelf
Still Life With Bombers
David Horovitz
Alfred A. Knopf
1745 Broadway, New York NY 00019
1400040671 $25.00 www.aaknopf.com
When peace talks at Camp David collapsed in 2000, a conflict began which was stronger than any
previously: Jerusalem Report editor and author David Horovitz considers the effects of this latest
conflict and its terrorism in Still Life With Bombers, a survey of life in Israel since 2000. Israeli
experience is the focus in a survey of daily lives, violence, and politics, with chapters juxtaposed
between interviews with government officials on both sides of the conflict to experiences of
relatives, refugees, and his own friends and family, creating an intimate social and political portrait
of
a country at war within its own boundaries.
Separated At Birth
Gordon Cucullu
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
159228585910 $24.95 1-800-836-0510 www.LyonsPress.com
With North Korea rising to become the new 'evil' in the world in its pursuit of nuclear weaponry,
a
book such as Gordon Cucullu's Separated At Birth becomes even more essential, providing a
history
of North and South Korea with a new emphasis on just how North Korean became the 'evil twin'
of
the two. North Korea's 20th century history is explored in full in Separated At Birth: from its
initial
separation from the south and changing relationships with China, Japan and the U.S. to its
growing
role as a nuclear force. The focus on Kim Jong-Il, ruler of North Korea, provides many
condemning
visions of the dictator and his approaches, but most importantly, Separated At Birth analyzes
world
concerns, options, and realities in working with the 'rogue' nation. Cucullu is a former Special
Forces Green Beret colonel, serving over 20 years in the military in Asia: his analysis is personal
and astute.
The Philosophy Shelf
Great Thinkers A-Z
Julian Baggini & Jeremy Stangroom, eds.
Continuum
15 E. 26th Street, New York NY 10110
0826467423 $14.95 www.continuumbooks.com
Over a hundred snapshots of people who have shaped Western thought from ancient to modern
times are distilled in Great Thinkers A-Z, a guide packing in an overview of both Western
philosophy and its creators. Each great thinker receives several pages summarizing his life, the
premise of his philosophy, and suggested readings of his primary works and the major critical
works
revolving around them. An excellent reference evolves.
The Art Shelf
Lethal Elegance
Joe Earle
MFA Publications
c/o Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
0878466797 $50.00 1-800-338-2665 www.mfa-publications.org
Lethal Elegance: The Art Of Samurai Sword Fittings by Joe Earle is an impressive and seminal
artbook showcasing 150 rare and beautiful masterwork fittings for Japanese swords. The
full-color
photographs reveal beauty and exquisite craftsmanship, while the informed and informative text
aptly discusses the effects achieved with various alloys, how fitings changed in response to
advances
in warfare, symbolism, standards, and more. Nearly all the artworks presented were once owned
by
trained swordsmen, yet their elegance reveals as much of individual style and personality as they
do
lethal functionalist. Lethal Elegance: The Art Of Samurai Sword Fittings is a truly unique and
captivating gallery which is especially commended to the attention of students of Japanese History
in
general, and samurai culture in particular.
New Mexican Tinwork 1840-1940
Lane Coulter & Maurice Dixon Jr.
University of New Mexico Press
1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
0826315259 $29.95 1-800-249-7737 www.unmpress.com
Ornamental tinwork from the mid-1800s began in Santa Fe, New Mexico with a sardine can and
worked its way into other applications: so begin Lane Coulter and Maurice Dixon Jr. in their
history
of the tools, techniques and products of New Mexican tinwork. Relatively little has been
documented in this area, making New Mexican Tinwork 1840-1940 a compilation of history and
color photos of particular interest to anyone working in this particular medium.
Uncovered
Douglas Ellis
Adventure House
914 Laredo Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
1886937745 $40.00 www.amazon.com www.adventurehouse.com
During the 1920s and 1930s girlie pulp magazines were sold 'under the counter' and hidden away,
with talented pulp artists producing pin-up art which was largely hidden from public view. The
story
of these artists, their publishers, and their fight against censorship is told in Uncovered: Hidden
Art
Of The Girlie Pulps with over 400 covers reproduced in color and over fifty artists' works
receiving
in-depth representation and background history, making for an unusual and exceptional gift for
any
fan of pinup or pulp art.
Islamic Aesthetics: An Introduction
Oliver Leaman
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0268033706 $25.00 1-800-621-2736 www.undpress.nd.edu
Islamic Aesthetics: An Introduction is a scholarly, college-level discussion of Islamic art
throughout
history. Adopting the viewpoint that the criteria applied to Islamic art should be no different than
that applied to art in general, and that any attempt to put Islamic art in an especial category of its
own is at best misguided, Islamic Aesthetics strives to explore issues of philosophy, history,
theology, and technical considerations concerning the analysis of classic art and to portray a solid
understanding of the art produced from the interplay of these powerful forces. A non-judgement,
technical, in-depth discussion, and a welcome contribution to art history and artistic interpretation
shelves, whether for private study or college libraries.
Constantin Brancusi
Carmen Gimenez & Matthew Gale
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10011
1854375458 $40.00 1-800-759-0190 www.abramsbooks.com
Published to accompany the first expedition of skilled sculptor Constanti Brancusi (1876-1957),
Constantin Brancusi: The Essence Of Things is a colorful showcase of his work with an extensive
commentary on the pieces and their philosophy, his redefinition of the partial figure, and much
more.
A remarkable and collaborative work by Carmen GimŠnez (Curator of 20th-Century Art at the
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York) and Matthew Gale (Curator at Tate Modern),
Constantin Brancusi: The Essence Of Things strikes to the heart of the meaning found in the
simplest of sculpted forms.
Three Decades Of American Printmaking
Halima Taha, et al.
Hudson Hills Press
National Book Network, dist.
PO Box 205, Manchester, VT 05254
1555952410 $50.00 www.hudsonhills.com
Founded by master printer Allan Edmunds in 1972, The Brandywine Workshop has instructed
students and artists in the Philadelphia community in the art and craft of printmaking for more
than
thirty years. Three Decades Of American Printmaking: The Brandywine Workshop Collection
draws
upon Brandywine's impressive archival collection to showcase 147 color and black/white
photographs of work by a series of such renowned artists as Eugene Grigsby, Woodsworth
Jarrell,
and Margo Humphrey to reveal printmaking as an innovative contemporary art form. Informative
Essays by Halima Taha, Lois H. Johnson, Patricia Smith, Keith A. Morrison, and Claude Elliot
highlight the history and contributions of Brandywine. Enhanced with a glossary and a
bibliography,
Three Decades Of American Printmaking is a welcome and highly recommended addition to
personal, professional, and academic library American Art History reference collections and Art
School curriculum supplemental reading lists.
Art Deco New York
David Garrard Lowe
Watson Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823002845 $40.00 1-800-451-1741 www.watsonguptill.com
Art Deco New York by cultural historian and author David Garrard Lowe (who is also President
of
the Beaux Arts Alliance and lectures in such noted forums as the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, the American Academy in Rome, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York)
offers a superbly organized and presented tour of seminal decorative designs during the
transformative decades of the 20s and 30s when the art style known as "art deco" was affecting
architecture, fashion, furniture, textiles, graphics, trains, automobiles, even Hollywood movie and
Broadway theater stage sets. Profusely illustrated with period photography and artifacts, Art
Deco
New York is an impressive, "reader friendly", coffee-table book that would significantly enhance
any
personal, professional, academic, or community library architectural studies, art history, or
American
popular culture collection.
The Gardening Shelf
Noble Rot
William Echikson
W.W. Norton
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0393051625 $34.95 www.wwnorton.com
Bordeaux is the wine region centered by tradition and fame but in the past two decades
innovators
have made their mark even in this sacred region, streamlining and adjusting established cultivation
and fermentation techniques to produce a different type of wine than the classic bordeaux style.
Noble Rot considers these renegades of the wine world, examining the underlying foundations of
these changes from technological pressures to feuding chateaus. Using the harvest season of 2001
as
its starting point, William Echkson's Noble Rot incorporates a season's results into his overall
discussions of changes affecting bordeaux growers and winemakers. A fascinating history
evolves.
There are plenty of gardening guides always adding to a rich market of books, but if your special
gardener seeks the depth lacking in most, turn to Timber Press: its guides hold all the detail a
gardener could want, making them as important for college-level botany and horticultural
collections
as for the avid home gardener. They're packed with color, but the heart of each book is its
horticultural detail, providing plenty of important insights. L. Clarence Towe's American Azaleas
(088-1926450, $29.95) provides an outstanding coverage of fifteen species of American azaleas
suitable for garden environments. A centerfold of color photos accompanies the meat of the
discussion: azalea varieties, propagation, and how nurseries are working to improve azaleas to
regional gardening conditions. Chapters cover all the basics of collecting, landscaping with and
improving upon azaleas. Peter Goldblatt, John Manning and Gary Dunlop's Crocosmia And
Chasmanthe (0881926-515, $29.95) tells of a cultivar first flowered in Paris in 1633 which has
received surprisingly little attention since. This is one of the only in-depth focuses available on the
Chasmanthe, native to South Africa, and the Crocosmia, from tropical Africa: chapters discuss
species and cultivars, garden applicability , history, and an important horticultural account of the
genera in general. Watercolors by botanist Auriol Batten accompany excellent description. Jurgen
Dahl's The Curious Gardener (0881926574, $24.95) appears for the first time in English to
discuss
connections between gardening and mental health. From why gardeners should grow bad-smelling
plants to what really makes a garden work on many levels, Dahl probes the psychological and
physical attributes of a garden's design and contents which enjoy seasonal transitions, sensual
associations, and practical usage. Trevor Bath and Joy Jones' Hardy Geraniums (0881926701,
$19.95) will appeal to a wide range of gardeners, from beginners and newcomers to the geranium
family to associated plantings and specis and cultivars to choose from. Bright color photos
throughout accompany easy and practical discussions of geranium growing. C.J. and D.M. Van
Gelderen's Encyclopedia Of Hydrangeas (0881926221, $49.95) is particularly notable for its
pages
packed with color photos of the hydrangea's many species, subspecies and varieties. Other more
casual coverages have appeared on the hydrangea, but any gardener who wants in-depth detail
must
have this reference: the latest horticultural and botanical introductions are included,
recommendations are specific to the authors' background running a family nursery, and gardeners
receive all the tools needed to successfully cultivate the hydrangea under a variety of garden
settings. Allan Armitage's Armitage's Garden Annuals (0881926175, $49.95) is another specialty
item recommended for the avid, neo-professional gardener who seeks more than casual coverages
of
plants. Alan M. Armitage gathers proven specimens from over 200 genera of plants and evaluates
why they are recommended above all others. Over a thousand color photos provide an excellent
set
of references to the annuals, biennials, and perennials within, but it's the authority of Armitage,
already well known for his technical manuals on gardening, which earns this top rating. Hanneke
Van Dijk's impressive Agapanthus For Gardeners (0881926-566, $24.95) packs in hundreds of
color
photos in a rich discussion of the species and subspecies of the agapantha. Descriptions of all
species
accompany a recommendation of 80 particular cultivars which have proven as particularly hardy
for
garden and container growing, while chapters on choosing plants, cultivation and using
agapanthus
as a cut flower provide specific growing and usage tips. Bobby Ward's The Plant Hunter's Garden
:
The New Explorers And Their Discoveries (0881926-965, $39.95) is one of the best leisure
choices
a gift-giver can make for that gardener who already has a healthy plant library, but loves to read
more about plant history. This profiles over thirty modern plant huters, telling of private explorers
collecting plants for horticultural introduction. Chapters explore these modern plant seekers' lives
and careers as well as the plants themselves: Ward asked each hunter to choose the best from
their
years of collecting experience, and many of the plants are rare gems the avid gardener will want to
learn about. Bill McClaren's Encyclopedia Of Dahlias (0881926582, $39.95) provides a fine focus
on a very popular plant known for bright colors. There's a wide range of choices in the dahlia
family,
making McClaren's encyclopedic coverage particularly important in exploring the hundreds of
new
selections available in the dahlia family. From specific recommendations of hardy cultivars
appropriate for the general garden to discussions of cultural peculiarities and specialty dahlias,
Encyclopedia Of Dahlias is a lovely, eye-catching volume packed with practical insights.
Botany In A Day
Thomas J. Elpel
HOPS Press
12 Quartz St., Pony, MT 59747-0697
1892784157 $25.00 www.hollowtop.com
Any interested in plant identification should consider Botany In A Day: The Patterns Method Of
Plant Identification as an important guide. Thomas Elpel (Director of Hollowtop Outdoor
Primitive
School, Pony, Montana) deftly teaches the patterns method of plant identification, providing a
method for learning about groupings of plants based on the idea that related plants have similar
patterns for identification, and similar uses. Black and white line drawings accompany descriptions
of different plant families and their identification processes.
Midwest Cottage Gardens
Frances Manos
Trails Books
c/o Trails Media Group
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515-0317
1931599408 $29.95 1-800-236-8088 www.trailsbooks.com
Midwest Cottage Gardens is a beautifully presented softcover coffee-table book featuring
full-color
photographs and practical instructions for raising an organic garden in the Midwest climate.
Author
Frances Manos draws upon 20 years of gardening experience, lists some of the most popular
garden
plants that thrive here in the Midwest, while walking the reader through the basic elements of
planting, and more. Midwest Cottage Gardens is a captivating delight simply to page through, as
well as a useful resource resurce to work from.
Beyond The Garden
Ellen Spector Platt & Alan Detrick
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mountain Parkway, #300, Golden, Colorado 80403
1555914764 $19.95 1-800-992-2908 www.fulcrum-books.com
Ellen Spector's Beyond The Garden: Easy & Elegant Rose Design is a beautiful guide illustrated
throughout with full-color photographs by Alan Detrick of more than 30 projects one can
undertake
to add floral color and life to one's home. From simple arrangements to wreaths, topiaries,
potpourris, framed roses and more, Beyond The Garden: Easy & Elegant Rose Design is a superb
resource for gifts, crafts, hobbies, or simply freshening up one's house. A selection of tips for
selecting, growing, and caring for roses as well as preserving them rounds out this first-rate guide
which is especially recommended for rose gardening enthusiasts.
Gardens Of The Arts And Crafts Movement
Judith B. Tankard
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810949652 $50.00 1-800-759-0190 www.abramsbooks.com
Gardens Of The Arts And Crafts Movement: Reality And Imagination by gardening historian and
a
teacher at Harvard University's Landscape Institute, Judith Tankard (who is also the founding
editor
of "Journal of the New England Garden History Society) presents a fascinating and informative
exploration of landscape design from the late 1800s down to the present. It was this increasingly
influential landscaping philosophy that was to redefine the relationship between the garden and the
house for upscale property owners. The gardens used as illustrative examples include such
legendary
designers as William Morris and Gertrude Jekyll. Profusely illustrated in full color and
impressively
enhanced with an appendix of Arts and Crafts gardens open for visits from the public, Gardens Of
The Arts And Crafts Movement: Reality And Imagination will prove a highly prized and seminal
addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Gardening, Landscaping, and
Horticultural Studies reference and resource collections.
The American History Shelf
The Ellis Island Collection
Chronicle Books
85 2nd St., San Francisco CA 94105
0811838552 $24.95 1-800-722-6657 www.chroniclebooks.com
The roots of millions of immigrants to the United States are evident in modern generations of
mixed
cultures, and celebrating the major gateway into this country is Chronicle Books' The Ellis Island
Collection: Artifacts From The Immigrant Experience, providing a 'museum in a box' of 23
reproduced replicas of artifacts found at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924 from Irish Catholics
and Italians to Hungarians and more. Among the relics in a colorful gift box: an immigrant
boarding
card, passenger list, Ellis Island lunch menu and much more.
Vegetarian America
Karen Iacobbo & Michael Iacobbo
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275975193 $39.95 www.praeger.com
Vegetarian America: A History is a most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in
the
United States, from the late 1700s to the present. Defying the notion that American vegetariasm
sprang solely from the 1960's radical counterculture, Vegetarian America examines movements
from
a wide variety of eras, and the physicians, socialites, feminists and other prominent figures who
embraced it, from Johnny Appleseed and the Bible Christians to John Harvey Kellogg and the
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Exploring motives that ranged from religious
movements to concern about animal rights to nutritional discoveries, Vegetarian America is a
truly
amazing, deftly researched and succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so
commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham commercials.
Interpreters With Lewis And Clark
W. Dale Nelson
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
1574411810 $14.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Now in a new paperback edition coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark
expedition, Interpreters with Lewis And Clark: The Story Of Sacagawea And Toussaint
Charbonneau is the true tale of French Canadian fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau and his
Shoshone
wife Sacagawea who joined the Lewish and Clark expedition in 1804 as interpreters and guides.
Interpreters with Lewis and Clark especially brings Toussaint's contributions into the light, as
legend
has long overshadowed his role compared to that of Sacagawea. Black-and-white photographs
illustrate this deftly researched and superbly presented rendition that strives to uncover the truth
behind the myths and folklore. A highly recommended contribution to American history
shelves.
The Carriage Trade
Thomas A. Kinney
The Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
080187946-9 $49.95 1-800-537-5487 www.press.jhu.edu
Meticulously researched and impressively written, The Carriage Trade: Making Horse-Drawn
Vehicles In America by Thomas A. Kinney (Assistant Professor of History, Bluefield College,
Virginia), is part of the outstanding Johns Hopkins University Press "Studies in Industry and
Society" series. Professor Kinney offers a comprehensive and superbly organized history of the
transportation manufacturing industry that preceded the coming of the automobile from its
beginnings in American shops down to the final conference in 1926 of the Carriage Builders
National Association which marked the triumph of the horseless carriage over that of its
horse-drawn predecessor. Informed and informative, The Carriage Trade is an impressive and
seminal work of original scholarship enhanced with extensive notations, and is especially
recommended for inclusion into an academic library's American History Studies reference
collection
and the supplemental reading list for students of America's involvement in an evolving
transporation
industry.
James Bowdoin And The Patriot Philosophers
Frank E. Manuel & Fritzie P. Manuel
American Philosophical Society
104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
0871692473 $40.00 www.amphilsoc.org
A welcome and unique addition to American History reference and resource shelves, James
Bowdoin and the Patriot Philosophers by Frank and Fritzie Manuel is a close examination of the
early years of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as offering the life story of
James
Bowdoin II, the Academy's first president. Drawn from the unpublished records of the AAAS, the
personal papers of many of the Fellows, documents archived in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and Harvard University, and a great deal more, James Bowdoin And The Patriot
Philosophers superbly presents a realistic picture of the society, its contributions to America, and
the
times it flourished in.
The Travel Shelf
Italy: Instructions For Use
Nan McElroy
Beagle Bay Books
3040 June Meadows Rd., Reno, NV 89509
1885436300 $14.95 ww.beaglebay.com
Pocket-sized for easy carrying, Italy: Instructions For Use is a simple guidebook offering a wealth
of
basic travel advice organized so that one can consult it for quick answers to common questions,
anywhere, anytime. Color-coded sections further speed up one's ability to find answers swiftly.
Italy:
Instructions for Use is not a conventional travel manuel with hotel and restaurant listings; it
focuses
especially upon culture shock and other problems, from how to get around to dealing with the
post
office, changing currency and much more. Italy: Instructions For Use is a "must-have" reference
before sojourning into Italy, for business or for pleasure.
Firefly Books
155 E. 34th St. #5B, New York NY 10016
1-800-387-5085 www.fireflybooks.com
Heading to Canada? Don't forget the passport and don't forget to pack the latest revised edition of
Marion Harrison and Peter Thompson's Explore Canada: The Adventurer's Guide (1552979911,
$24.95): it's the best outdoors-oriented visitor's take-along tote, packing in photos from some of
Canada's best photographers with a easy survey of regional parks and scenery. It's the focus on
these
parks which sets Explore Canada apart from the many other Canadian guides on the market. Add
color photos on all pages and you have a true winner. Steve Davey's Unforgettable Places To See
Before You Die (1552979-555, $19.95) is packed with photos and tips on 40 of the world's most
highly recommended off-the-beaten-track travel destinations, from Iguana Falls in Brazil and
Argentina to Rio de Janiero in Brazil and Scotland's Eilean Donan Castle. Why are they
recommended above other places? You'll have to pursue the fine descriptions and colorful photos
of
Unforgettable Places To See Before You Die to find out.
The Walt Disney World Trivia Book
Louis A. Mongello
The Intrepid Traveler
PO Box 531, Branford, CT 06405
1887140492 $14.95 www.intrepidtraveler.com www.TheOtherOrlando.com
Lou Mongello is a devoted fan and self-instructed expert on everything and anything having to do
with Walt Disney World and what it takes to keep one of the world's largest and most popular
public
amusement resorts up and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In The Walt
Disney World Trivia Book: Secrets, History & Fun Facts Behind The Magic, Lou Mongello has
created and organized a "reader friendly" book of multiple-choice trivia questions that even the
most
devoted Disney World enthusiast will find to be fun, challenging, and informative. Enhanced with
five maps and an index, browsing through the pages of The Walt Disney World Trivia Book is
almost as much fun as being there!
Best Food In Town
Dawn Simonds
Emmis Books
1700 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206
1578601460 $14.99 ww.emmisbooks.com
Best Food In Town: The Restaurant Lover's Guide To Comfort Food In The Midwest is a guide
to
more than 230 restaurants in America's heartland, including ones in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Each listing includes address, phone
number,
associated URL, hours, special features (such as whether alcohol is served or whether breakfast
menus are served past breakfast hours), and a mouth-watering description of the specialties,
delicacies, and distinctions of each place. Black-and-white maps to the towns that house these
best
of the best locales round out Best Food In Town, especially recommended for Heartland travelers
who don't want to settle for second best while on the road.
The Golf Widow Travels Scotland
Karen Howe
Golf Widow Travels
13123 Palatine Avenue North, Seattle WA 98133
0974382205 $15.95 http://golfwidowtravels.com
The Golf Widow Travels Scotland is a guide to enjoying one's travel experience in Scotland,
especially if one is an avid golfer or in the company of a golfer. From dealing with unwieldy
luggage
to must-see sites across the whole of Scotland to hours and directions for out-of-the-way places
and
much more, The Golf Widow Travels Scotland offers a homestyle perspective from a woman with
35 years of solo travel experience. Much more personal than an ordinary travel guide, The Golf
Widow Travels Scotland is written with humor, flair, and uncanny insight into how to truly spend
quality time in another nation.
25 Bicycle Tours In The Lake Champlain Region
Charles Hansen
The Countryman Press
PO Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
0881505757 $16.95 1-800-245-4151 www.countrymanpress.com
Part of the outstanding "Backcountry Guide" series from The Countryman Press, 25 Bicycle
Tours
In The Lake Champlain Region: Scenic Tours In Vermont, New York, And Quebec offers
wonderfully satisfying bike hikes through New York's Adirondacks, Vermont's Green Mountains,
and the scenery and charms of Quebec's historic towns and villages. Including a wide range of
lodging and dining options, cyclists can explore the southern tip of the lake in Whitehall, New
York,
to the quaint college town of Middlebury, Vermont. The various tours range from scenic and flat
10
mile loops to adventurous 82-mile rides through the easter Adirondacks. Whether for an
afternoon's
pleasant exercise or a weekend of high cycling adventure, 25 Bicycle Tours In The Lake
Champlain
Region is an enthusiastically recommended regional guide.
Free L.A.
Troy Corley, editor
Corley Guide
PO Box 381, Ojai, CA 93024
0970624212 $12.95 www.corleyguide.com
Free L.A. is an event guide rather than a travel guide per se, so tourists seeking a broader wealth
of
information concerning hotels, restaurants, etc. will want to supplement it with a more
well-rounded
guidebook. Free L.A. is a travel, entertainment and tourist guide especially for the
budget-conscious
- since all the events, activities, and things to do it lists in the City of Angels are free! Free
festivals,
museums, historic landmarks, botanical gardens, tours, concerts, art events, films, holiday
celebrations and more pack this suprisingly thick little book. Arranged by month and season, each
listed event includes an applicable phone number or website, a brief description, parking notes,
information on whether the event is kid-friendly or has wheelchair/stroller access, and more. A
superb introduction to Los Angeles travel and fun, and also an excellent resource for L.A. natives
looking to enjoy themselves.
The Psychology Shelf
A Brief History Of The Mind
William H. Calvin
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10157
0195159071 $26.00 www.oup.com
In A Brief History Of The Mind, author William Calvin doesn't limit his subject to modern
psychology: he goes WAY back to the age of the apes to consider simpler versions of mental life
and its development in humans through the eons. The mind's 'big bang' came after our brain size
stopped enlarging: Calvin suggests reasons and reflections in chapters which discuss everything
from
how a child grows and learns to how the human race has developed intelligence.
Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Jayne L. Rygh & William C. Sanderson
Guilford Publications, Inc.
72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
1593850395 $30.00 1-800-365-7006 www.guilford.com
An impressive collaborative effort by Jayne L. Rygh and William C. Sanderson, Treating
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a manual for psychologists, offering tools and techniques for
treating generalized anxiety disorder. Offering tested and proven cognitive-behavioral
interventions,
as well as cutting-edge supplementary interventions for those who do not respond well to
cognitive-behavioral therapy alone, Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder illustrates its
techniques
with sample doctor-patient conversations, flowcharts, suggested logs and recordkeeping forms for
undertaking steps of the therapy, and more. An excellent supplementary resource for brushing up
professional techniques to aid those who need help the most, Treating Generalized Anxiety
Disorder
is recommended for professional and academic library reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
Judeo-Christian Perspectives On Psychology
William R. Miller; Harold D. Delaney, editor
American Psychological Association
750 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
1591471613 $49.95 1-800-368-5777 www.apa.org/books
Judeo-Christian Perspectives On Psychology: Human Nature, Motivation, And Change is a
selection
of essays by learned individuals grounded in the 2001 challenge the Pew Charitable Trust made to
psychology, among seven other academic disciplines, to show how dominant models of human
nature compare and contrast with the Judeo-Christian view of the individual. Covering such topics
as the spiritual dimension of reality, the importance of the freedom to make choices and be held
responsible for the outcomes, the potential for personal transformation above and beyond rational
decision making, and much more, these scholarly, extensively researched and annotated
discussions
open a window into higher con-templation of the nature of humanity itself as perceived through
the
twin windows faith and the science of the mind. An excellent contribution to religious studies and
psychological existential debate shelves.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Little Dogs
Deborah Wood
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, 3rd & Union Avenue, Neptune City, NJ 07753
0793805376 $12.95 1-800-631-2188 www.tfh.com
Written by obedience trial expert and award-winning pet columnist Deborah Wood, Little Dogs:
Training Your Pint-sized Companion is a straightforward guide for dog owners specifically geared
to the special needs of diminunitive dogs. From learning how to counter "yappy little dog"
syndrome
and other problem behaviors, to being crucially aware of safety issues when training a small breed,
to basic training such as sit, stay, come, down, walking on a loose leash, and houstraining, to
grooming challenges, and more, Little Dogs covers everything the ordinary pet owner needs to
know, though it is chiefly a basics primer and not meant for advanced trainers seeking
professional
dog-show quality performance. Full-color photograms illustrate this splended guide and superb
giftbook for anyone who owns or is considering getting a small-stature pooch.
Tiger, Tiger
Karine Lou Matignon
Thames & Hudson
500 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
0500511934 $40.00 1-800-233-4830 www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
As much a coffee-table eye-catching reference as a research piece, Tiger, Tiger blends lovely tiger
photos by David Kosakas, a still photographer who has a long film history to his credit, with text
by
Karine Lou Matignon to provide the story tigers so popular profiled in Jean-Jacques Annaude's
film
'Two Brothers', about tiger cubs captured in Cambodia. Lovely stills from the film supplement
Matignon's exploration of the big cats, which includes discussions of the beliefs, myths and
superstitions associated with the tiger over the years. A lovely presentation.
Following The Sandhill Cranes In Colorado
Evelyn Horn
Western Reflections Publishing Company
219 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401
1932738053 $13.95 1-800-993-4490 www.westernreflectionspub.com
Following The Sandhill Cranes In Colorado is a journal by experienced birdwatcher Evelyn Horn.
Brief passages concerning the lives of a wide variety of species, as well as the special hazards that
the environment has for birds, pepper this engaging read that is part memoir, part fascinating
fact-filled journey for the avid avian fan. Black-and-white sketches round out this delightful tour
of
feathered friends aplenty, narrated with a keen eye for detail and a pure love for these fascinating
creatures.
Wolves Of The World
Todd K. Fuller
Voyageur Press
PO Box 338, Stillwater, MN 55082
0896586405 $29.95 1-800-888-9653
Part of the impressive "Worldlife Discovery Guide" series from Voyageur Press, the text and
photos
deftly blend in Todd K. Fuller's study Wolves Of The World, an excellent celebration which
covers
the natural history and conservation of the world's wolves. Individual chapters on land use cover
how the wolves use their environment, while others on social behavior, natural history, and
human/wolf interactions survey the foundations of wolf habitat and survival issues. While there's
plenty of color photography throughout, Wolves Of The World's principle value lies in these fine
and
informative essays revealing the wolf's life and issues.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Rumpole And The Pengebungalow Murders
John Mortimer
Viking Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0670033561 $24.95 www.penguin.com
Horace Rumpole was a novice at the Old Bailey when the murders at Penge Bungalow first made
news: two war heroes are shot by a son who faces the death penalty for their murders. It seems
straightforward, but Rumpole imparts his memories of the fateful case and its underlying
complexities and fans of the English barrister also receive a tasty set of insights into Rumpole's
history and cases, including how he became involved with She Who Must Be Obeyed, and how
the
famous case made his reputation as a barrister. An excellent, involving addition to the evolving
Rumpole set.
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 East 1st Avenue, #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
www.poisonedpenpress.com
Larry Karp's First Do No Harm (15905-8130X, $24.95) tells of one Martin Firestone, whose
father
is throwing a fit over his acceptance to medical school. It's then that Martin finds his grandfather
was a living legend for his illegal abortions and that a murder's cover-up in the family will
involve three generations in a legacy which includes a dangerous, newfound family enemy. An
excellent medical thriller evolves. J.M. Hayes' Plains Crazy (15-90581326, $24.95) presents the
mysterious murder of a reality TV crew member by Cheyenne arrow and the suspect is the
sheriff's half brother whose Amerind heritage made him a born-again Cheyenne with a bad temper.
Add the sheriff's wife's own strange moods and requests and you have a plot steeped in
possibilities.
Margaret Dumas' Speak Now (1590-581210, $24.95) tells of a woman who marries a
mild-mannered meteorologist and finds a dead body in her bathtub shortly after marriage. From a
ransom drop to further escapades, Charley begins to see her husband's shady past will color her
future in this riveting mystery. Martin Edwards' The Coffin Trail (1590581296, $24.95) tells of an
Oxford historian and TV personality and his new lover who try to escape to a rural life in
England's
Lake District, only to find an autistic youth suspected of a savage murder involves them in a
deadly
investigation. Daniel's conviction that the boy is innocent will change his life and perhaps even
threaten it in this moving story steeped in British traditions. Kerry Greenwood's The Castlemaine
Murders (provides a fine Phryne Fisher mystery with many twists and turns of plot. Phryne, her
sister Beth, and her lover Lin embark on the dusty dark Ghost Train and discover a mummified,
bullet-laden corpse on what should be a pleasure trip. Pleasure turns to grim business as Phryne's
investigation takes her to the country town of Castlemaine and into the heart of the murderer's
territory.
See Fox Run
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Echelon Press
712 Briarwood Lane, Hurst, TX 76053
1590803019 $14.99 www.echelonpress.com
See Fox Run by Lorna Schultz Nicholson is a grim but deftly written murder mystery. When a
prostitute in downtown Vancouver comes to Intuko, an Inuit minister who runs a barely-solvent
church, she asks him to take her daughter should anything bad happen. Soon afterward the
terrified
mother is found murdered. Intuko becomes enmeshed in a deadly web of lies and deceit, as he
teams
up with a con artist of with heart of gold, or at least a heart of pyrite, on the trail of a ruthless
muderer and an innocent girl. Their search will take them to the streets, behind prison walls, and
into
the maw of terrible danger before the truth can be revealed. A gripping and suspenseful saga.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Bob Bly's Guide To Freelance Writing Success
Robert W. Bly
Filbert Publishing
140 3rd Street, Kandiyohi, MN 56251
1932794034 $15.95
Bob Bly's Guide To Freelance Writing Success is a straightforward guide to earning up to
$100,000
in the business of freelance writing. While many struggling writers barely earn a living wage, Bob
Bly's Guide To Freelance Writing Success is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques for tapping
hidden markets, earning money form the "quiet" magazine market, writing a "bullet proof" book
proposal, 22 rules for successful self-promotion, managing one's time with consummate
efficiency,
insider secrets to put the Internet to good use, and much more. An absolute "must-have" for any
freelance writer looking to earn a steady living.
Any aspiring or neo-professional writer and any strong public or college-level library collection
will
want to consider these essential additions to the Writer's Digest Books core reference titles, with
their yearly updates a requirement for keeping their invaluable information current. Number One
on
the list of 'resources to have' is the 2005 Writer's Market (1582972710, $29.99): over a thousand
pages pack in valuable information in an easily-digested format, from reference icons and direct
e-mail addresses to key publishing personnel to in-depth submission guidelines and tips on how to
approach a particular publisher. There are 4,000 places which pay money for writing, making this
a
'must have', along with the 2005 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (1582972737, $24.99),
which achieves the same with a narrowed focus for children's writers and illustrators. From
magazines to book publishers, the listing offer at-a-glance references to all the details. Serious
writers will also wish to keep the 2005 Guide To Literary Agents (1582973288, $24.99) close at
hand: contact information for over 600 literary and script agents limit listings to those who adhere
to
the ethical guidelines established by the Association of Authors' Representatives and the Writer's
Guild of America. All three are solid references.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
The Wizardry Of Oz
Jay Scarfone & William Stillman
Applause
151 West 46th Street, NY, NY 10036
1557836248 $19.95 1-800-637-2852 www.applausepub.com
Film buffs with a particular affection for the Wizard of Oz will find Jay Scarfone and William
Stillman's discussion of the 1939 MGM hit to be compelling, from its foreword by the Cowardly
Lion's makeup man to its camera's-eye view of how the world created by author L. Frank Baum
was
brought to life on film. From makeup and costume choices to casting and auxiliary contributions,
The Wizardry of Oz: The Artistry And Magic of The 1939 MGM Classic appears in a newly
expanded and signficantly revised edition to provide even more insights for fans and film
students.
Putting On A Show
Kathleen McDonnell
Second Story Press
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2R4
1896764894 $11.95 1-800-565-9523 www.secondstorypress.on.ca
Expertly written by award-winning children's playwright Kathleen McDonnell, Putting On A
Show:
Theater For Young People is a simple but effective guide to introducing young people to the joy
of
performing. An introduction and a theater terms glossary covers the basics of theater through the
ages with a handful of tips, tricks, and techniques for setting up a production, but the bulk of
Putting
on a Show is devoted to four of the author's best-known plays for young people: Loon Boy,
Ezzie's
Emerald, The Seven Ravens and Foundlings, with complete play text, stage directions,
photographs
of previous performances and more. A superb tool for teachers as well as aspiring actors,
directors,
and
playwrights, Putting On A Show features plays that are free to the public, cheap to produce, as
well
as an excellent resource for summer school and extracurricular programs especially.
Directing The Documentary
Michael Rabiger
Focal Press
200 Wheeler Road, 6th floor, Burlington, MA 01803
0240806085 $49.95 www.focalpress.com
Now in its fourth edition, Directing The Documentary is a no-nonsense guide by veteran
documentary director Michael Rabinger, who has directed or edited more than 35 films including
many documentaires for the BBC. A comprehensive resource, Directing The Documentary covers
issues of aesthetics and authorship, how to develop one's artistic identity while staying true to the
source material, skills of screencraft, issues to keep a close eye on in preproduction, production,
and
postproduction, the educational background needed to direct documentaries and how to go about
getting work in one's chosen field, and more. From knowing when to use narration and when to
be
aware of its drawbacks, to being acutely aware of schedule logistics with respect to different types
and lengths of documentaries, to important legal issues to remain aware of - not the least of which
is
the personal release form in which signatory individuals allow one to make public the material that
has been shot - Directing The Documentary is an absolute "must-have" for any would-be
nonfiction
movie director. An in-depth resource that spares no detail, positive or negative, about the
highlights
(and headaches) of documentary direction.
Reality TV
Susan Murray & Laurie Oullette, editors
New York University Press
838 Broadway, 3rd floor, NY, NY 10003
0814756875 $65.00 1-800-996-6987
Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture is an anthology of essays by learned authors exploring
the
popular culture phenomenon of "Reality TV" that has redefined entertainment, particularly in the
twenty-first century. From hybrid blends of documentary and reality TV, to ubiquitous court TV
shows, demographics of those who follow reality TV, webcasting, the profound impact of
"Survivor", and more, Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture explores avenues with scholarly
depth and attention to detail. An index allows for quick research in this groundbreaking cultural
expose recommended especially for academic libraries.
The Fiction Shelf
Broken Gourds
Beresford McLean
Anancy Books
PO Box 28677, San Jose, CA 95159-8677
0975329707 $15.95 www.anancybooks.com
A lowly healer tries to empower the oppressed while fostering harmony in a Caribbean world
where
social issues and culture clash in Broken Gourds. Set in a remote Jamaician village, the verbal
style
and culture of the region come to life in dialect and plot, resulting in a rich set of folklore insights
and a moving story of survival and social development.
Travel In The Mouth Of The Wolf
Paul Fattaruso
Soft Skull Press
71 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
1932360492 $11.95 www.softskull.com
Travel In The Mouth Of The Wolf is a wryly written novel that blends elements of mysticism and
even science fiction into a life-affirming journey. When a freak accident renders an easygoing
young
man deaf, he decides to take control of his life by traveling to Antarctica. On the way he
encounters
a bevy of unusual individuals. Twin little girl psychics seek to wrest control of the future of
humanity's destiny, while the hidden secrets of a frozen dinosaur carcass may yet contain clues to
make scientists dream. Part fable, part creation myth, always engaging and lyrical, Travel In The
Mouth Of The Wolf is a mentally stimulating whirlwind journey from first page to last.
The Lake
Yasunari Kawabata
Kodansha America, Inc.
575 Lexington Ave., NY NY 10022
4770030010 $16.00 1-800-451-7556
Compellingly written by Yasunari Kawabata (the author of the classic "Snow Country" and
Japan's
first winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature), The Lake is the story of a stalker. He is homeless,
fugitive from an unknown crime, and driven to trail the women he meets as he wanders. He longs
for
their beauty yet his desire remains unconsumated. The hallmark of free association that allows the
reader to speculate upon human minds and motives is prevalent in "The Lake", a narrative that
circulates back time and again to the body of water that forms its name and the people who live
alongside it. Very highly recomended reading, The Lake is a rich literary experience penned with
whetted description and passion.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Taking On Heart Disease
Larry King
Rodale Press
400 S. 10th St., Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
1579548202 $23.95 www.rodalestore.com
Walter Cronkite, Peggy Fleming, and others are all sufferers from heart disease who have
triumphed
over their conditions: Larry King tackles the nation's number 1 killer in Taking On Heart Disease,
reflecting both his own heart attack and bypass experiences and a survey of how heart disease
may
be confronted and avoided. Packed with inspirational healing stories, Taking On Heart Disease
provides plenty of case histories of triumph and offers inspiration for recovery.
Type 2
Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
Walker & Company
435 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0802776663 $12.00 www.walkerbooks.com
Type 2 diabetes is a confusing disease: it typically strikes in one's middle years after dietary habits
and understanding are long established, there is no one diet for controlling blood sugar levels and
the
often-accompanying depression diabetes brings, and there are a host of challenges involved with a
diagnosis of diabetes. Miryam Williamson interviews people across North America who were
diagnosed in middle age and have had a tough time adjusting. Stories of struggle and success will
serve as inspiration to any, but especially those newly diagnosed.
Defining Drugs
Richard Henry Parrish II
Transaction Press
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway NJ 08854
0765801892 $29.95 1-888-999-6778
The pharmaceutical industry has long been regulated by the government, which has become not
only
a regulator but a verifier of drug facts in the process: who better to analyze the federal
government's
rule in defining drug facts than Richard Henry Parrish II, an assistant professor of pharmacy
practice
at Shenandoah University. His specialty allows for an analysis and argument that the government
came to its role because the pharmacy and medical professions could enforce definitions and
standards only through its police powers. From social systems regulating drug therapies in this
country to how such standards were established Defining Drugs is an essential key for the medical
profession and any who would understand the drug industry's regulation processes.
Eating Disorders
Rachel Bryant-waugh & Bruan Lask
Brunett/Routledge
270 Madison Avenue, New York NY10016
1583918604 $17.95 www.routledge-ny.com
This parent's guide to eating disorders enjoys a newly revised edition and coverage of unusual or
disturbed eating patterns to help parents easily identify possible problems and manage them
appropriately. The collaborative work of Rachel Bryant-waugh and Bruan Lask, Eating Disorders
is
the first step towards diagnosis and treatment: included here are details on how to identify a range
of
eating problems, how to handle them, and who to seek for help.
The Brave New World Of Health Care
Richard D. Lamm
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mtn Parkway #300, Golden CO 80403
1555915108 $12.95 1-800-992-2908 www.fulcrum-books.com
The average American currently can expect to spend more years caring for an aging parent than
her
children, and the health care system is consuming massive resources needed in other parts of the
economy: what to do? Former Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm provides an eye-opening
discussion of what is a national crisis, reviewing the problem in such terms as public health
policies
and political objectives, health and economic health, and making competition work in health care.
A
revealing discussion.
The Proteus Effect
Ann B. Parson
Joseph Henry Press
c/o National Academies Press
500 - 5th St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
0309089883 $24.95 1-888-624-7654 www.jhpress.org
Science journalist Ann B. Parson presents The Proteus Effect: Stem Cells And Their Promise For
Medicine, a fascinating look at what research into fetal stem cells has to say about not only the
latest
modern medicine, but also the aging process and the destiny of humanity itself. Going from
scientific
discoveries in 1740 to the cutting-edge research of the modern day, The Proteus Effect looks at
not
only issues of research and learning, but also political and social concerns regarding stem cell
research and ethical questions of a morally slippery slope. An absolute must-read for anyone
seeking
to learn more about this controversial research and the new discoveries constantly being gleaned
from it.
Nalu
Douglas Bedgood, et al.
A.E.I. Press
733 Love Lane, Key West, FL 33040
0972996303 $TBA
The seamless collaboration of Douglas Bedgood, Barbara Courtney, and Alexander
Georgeakopoulos, Nalu: The Art And Science Of Aquatic Fitness, Bodywork & Therapy is a
comprehensive fitness resource packed cover to cover with aquatic exerice information, tips,
tricks,
techniques, advice, and practical insights. Written by three experts in the field and illustrated with
both black-and-white diagrams and full-color photographs, Nalu covers the principles of aquatic
bodywork, dance techniques, using aquatic bodywork to exercise without placing undue stress on
joints, aquatic endurance exercise, issues of bone density, optimal nutrition for aquatic endurance,
aquatic therapy, and much more. A top-notch resource especially for professionals in the field but
also excellent for lay people considering water-based regular exercise.
The Computer Shelf
The Elements Of C++ Style
Trevor Misfeldt, et.al.
Cambridge University Press
100 Brook Hill Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994
0521893089 $13.99 www.cambridge.org
Packed into a deceptively-diminutive size paperback package is an essential programmer's guide
which should be a reference bible for all C++ programmers: a survey of the basic elements of
formatting, naming, documentation and programming which provides a foundation of rules for
writing in C++. Organized by programming conventions and principles, Elements Of C++ Style is
invaluable for the programmer who would produce consistent, accurate documentation.
No Starch Press
555 DeHaro St., San Francisco CA 94107
www.nostarch.com
Advanced programmers seeking weighty, definitive technical references for their constant use will
find two new publications of special interest. Michael Stutz's acclaimed Linux Cookbook now
appears in its updated second edition (1593270-313, $39.95), packing in tips and techniques for
everyday applications. Here are the basics of using Linux to edit, view, and search text, the
rudiments of using Linux-based systems for faxing, email, chatting and document production, and
the advanced fundamentals of using Linux under different operating systems and specs. All that's
required is a Linux system. Lazaro Issi Cohen and Joseph Issi Cohen's Web Programmer's Desk
Reference (1593-270119, $59.95) provides a thorough complete HTML, CSS, and Javascript
cross-reference, telling how to use almost every HTML element and filter available. Chapters
assume little prior knowledge, providing explanatory text for each element, its complete syntax,
examples, and lists of all elements which can interact with it. Webmasters, designers, and
programmers will find this a worthy and essential, truly complete desk reference.
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Effective Enterprise Java
Ted Neward
Addison-Wesley
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116
0321130006 $44.99 1-800-428-5331 www.awprofessional.com
Expert software architect and consultant Ted Neward presents The Complete Idiot's Guide To
Making Effective Enterprise Java, a sourcebook filled cover to cover with tips, tricks, and
techniques for building Java enterprise applications that work more efficiently. A skillfully written
guide to the nuances of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Effective Enterprise Java
includes architecture advice such as the importance of differentiating layers from tiers and keeping
data and processors close together, and why one must never optimize without profiling first;
processing tips such as the importance of keeping savepoints to retain partial work in the face of
rollback and favoring immutables which need no locks; security requirements such as always
validating user input, how to make the best use of role-based authorization, and much, much
more.
An excellent, advanced supplementary resource for seasoned professionals.
Mastering Oracle SQL
Sanjay Mishra & Alan Beaulieu
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N., Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
0596006322 $39.95 1-800-998-9938
The collaborative work of Oracle experts Sanjay Mishra and Alan Beaulieu, Mastering Oracle
SQL
is now in an expanded and updated second edition covering Oracle Database 10g. An extensive
reference, meant for the experienced programmer looking to elevate his or her skill in Oracle SQL
to
the point of expertise, Mastering Oracle SQL especially focuses upon the software's strengths
such
as regular expressions, interrow calculations, recursive queries, analytic and advanced GROUP
BY
functions, and more. Examples, sample code, and detailed walkthroughs for applying Oracle SQL
to
given tasks and challenges make Mastering Oracle SQL a practical and thorough tool for
independent study and professional use.
Cisco Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials
Cisco Systems, Inc. & Academic Business Consultants Inc
Cisco Press
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
1587131374, $21.95 www.ciscopress.com
Now in an updated, expanded and strongly recommended, 256 page second edition, The Cisco
Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials: PC Hardware And Software Engineering
Journal
And Workbook, supplements the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course in the Cisco
Networking Academy Program. The exercises in the Engineering Journal and Workbook help you
become thoroughly knowledgeable in the material in this course by including additional topical
coverage and vocabulary exercises. This Cisco Systems and Academic Business consultants
jointly
developed workbook also provides review questions to help study to pass the CompTIA A+
Certification exam. Completing this workbook allows the development and expression of a clear
understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, the functionality of hardware and
software components, and best practices in maintenance and safety.
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Unleashed
Zak Ruvalcaba & Matthew Pizzi
Sams Publishing
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0672326310 $49.99 1-800-428-5331 www.mcp.com
The collaborative work of Dreamweaver experts Zak Ruvalcaba and Matthew Pizzi, Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX 2004 Unleashed is clearly the most complete guide to cover Dreamweaver MX
2004's powerful features shows readers strategies for designing, managing and developing
sophisticated websites within the Dreamweaver environment. Featuring 1008 pages of
comprehensive, definitive, superbly organized, and "user friendly" accessible information,
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 Unleashed is indispensable for anyone seeking to utlize
what
Macromedia Dreamwevar MX 2004 has to offer them both personally and professionally.
Leo Laporte's Guide To TiVo
Leo Laporte & Gareth Branwyn
Que Publishing
801 East 96h Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0789731959 $29.99 1-800-428-5331 www.mcp.com
TiVO is one of the most increasingly popular electronic home entertainment systems in the market
today. With a computer chip that makes video tape obsolte, and with the enhanced visual images
that only a digital system can provided, TiVo is well on its way to making VHS video recorders as
obsolete as their BetaMax predecssors. In Leo Laporte's Guide To TiVo, Leo Laporte clearly
describes the hacks, upgrades, and improvements that most TiVo users are likely to perform and
focuses on the things that will make life with your TiVo worth living - things such as adding a
CallerID display to your television, adding a new hard drive, remote control hacks that anyone
can
perform and adding Web capabilities. Featuring 432 pages of informed and informative "user
friendly information, Leo Laporte's Guide To TiVo is a "must" for anyone seeking to maximize
what
their TiVo system can offer them.
Programming Ruby
Dave Thomas, et al.
Pragmatic Bookshelf
9650 Strickland Road, Suite 103-255, Raleigh, NC 27615
0974514055 $44.95 1-800-699-7764 www.pragmaticprogrammer.com
The collaborative effort of Dave Thomas (who is personally responsible for many of the
innovative
directions and initiatives associated with Ruby) with the added assistance of Chad Fowler
(codirector of Ruby Central, Inc.) and Andy Hunt (a founder of the Pragmatic Programmers and
the
Pragmatic Bookshelf), Programming Ruby: The Pragmatic Programmers' Guide is composed of
four
major sections: a "user friendly" tutorial on employing Ruby; a definitive reference to the
programming language; a complete documentation of all build-in classes, modules, and methods;
and
a complete and definitive description of all 98 standard libraries. This newly expanded and
updated
second addition also addresses coverage of installation, packaging, and documenting Ruby source
code; threading and synchronization; and enhancing Ruby's capabilities using C-Language
extensions. Of additional value are the new chapters on XML/RPC, SOAP, distributed Ruby,
templating systems, other web services, and unit testing.
Microsoft Manual Of Style For Technical Publications
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
0735617465 $29.99 www.microsoft.com/learning
Technical writers, journalists, editors and any who write about computer technology or employ
content for worldwide audiences will find this newly updated and expanded third edition of
Microsoft Manual Of Style For Technical Publications to be a 'bible' of essential information
covering everything from how to write better documentation supporting web sites to knowing
standards for accessible communications. This could have been featured in our computer books
section but any involved in the modern literary world should have it too: it covers the basics of
how
to optimize computer-based writing systems and addresses all the common style problems along
the
way.
Cross-Platform .NET Development
M. J. Easton & Jason King
Apress
2560 Ninth Street, Suite 219, Berkeley, Ca 94710
1590593308 $49.99 www.apress.com
Cross-Platform .NET Development Using Mono, Portable .NET and Microsoft .NET is a guide
written especially for professionals. Expert .NET programmers M. J. Easton and Jason King
explore
the three most popular .NET implementations and demonstrate how to build a powerful
cross-platform software using their framework. Flowcharts, examples and sample code lay out all
aid in clarification of complex principles of organizational superstructure that will save labor,
time,
and money. Chapters address common cross-platform pitfalls, using GUI toolkits, incorporating
native code, strategies for testing and building, and much more. An enthusiastically recommended
resource especially for anyone pursuing, building, or studying for a career in the field.
Charles River Media
10 Downer Avenue, Hingham, MA 02043
www.charlesriver.com
Two essential technical guides from Charles River will reach advanced electronics and network
engineers with real-world solutions to common administration problems. Alan Sugano's
Real-World
Network Troubleshooting Manual (1584503-483, $44.95) is a recommended pick for network
administrators called upon to hone troubleshooting skills: the methodology and process of
network
troubleshooting is presented in terms of real-world examples, from basic to advance, covering
everything from Windows non-starts and lockups to vanishing servers and email flaws. Sets of
review questions at the end of each chapter assure the reader understands. John W. Farber's
Essential Electronics For PC Technicians (1584503-173, $59.95) will appeal to PC repair
technicians who want a basic PC-oriented electronics guide. Introductory chapters cover basic
electrical safety and circuit and voltage sources and concerns; later chapters go all the way to
working with wireless PC devices, installation and maintenance of networked systems, and
more.
The Criminology Shelf
Broken
Richard Gid Powers
The Free Press
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0684833719 $30.00 1-800-223-2336 www.simonsays.com
The FBI's original mission was to investigate and prosecute only the most serious crimes against
the
U.S. but it was a mission forsaken almost from the beginning, and its abandonment has been
accompanied by a history of political pressures, divisiveness, and political intervention from a
wide
range of fronts. Richard Gid Powers is one of the country's leading historians of national security
and law enforcement, and in Broken: The Troubled Past & Uncertain Future Of The FBI, he
offers a
compelling history of both the Bureau and the forces working within and outside of it. Broken is
strongly recommended as a controversial, intriguing history that is certain to provoke spirited
discussion.
Conviction In Cuyahoga County
Jo Jo Weaver
House of Jabez
16781 Chagrin Blvd., PMB 247, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
0974421545 $14.95 1-800-484-8147
Conviction In Cuyahoga County: A True Story In Black And White is a very carefully researched
and deftly written account of a black man's triel in the late 1920's. Accused of the murder of a
night
watchman, he suffered a trial riddled with greed and corruption that sentenced him to death in an
electric chair. Decades later, his daughter Jo Jo Weaver was called to jury duty, and asked
whether
she could convict a man solely on circumstantial evidence she answered no - and was promptly
returned to the jury pool. The question compelled her to revisit the shocking truth of her family
history, and she vividly presents the story of her father with no attempt to dress down the ugliness
of
what happened to him. A sad yet crucial tale of crime and the thinly disguised, racially motivated,
false revenge of a badly flawed American justice system.
The Gaming Shelf
Starting Out: The Queen's Indian
John Emms
Everyman Chess
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
1857443632 $17.95 www.everymanchess.com
Starting Out: The Queen's Indian is a solid, practical chess guide to "The Queen's Indian", one of
the
most well-known defenses Black has to the queen's pawn opening. By striving to control the
central
squares with pieces rather than pawns, The Queen's Indian balances risk with reward, and leads to
complex situations favored by aggressive and positional players alike. Extensively detailed notes,
sample games, dissection of key strategies, tips, tricks, and techniques for both sides make
Starting
Out: The Queen's Indian a superb primer for intermediate to advanced chess players seeking to
hone
their skills.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Llewellyn Worldwide
PO Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164
1-800-843-6666 www.llewellyn.com
Two lovely boxed tarot sets will make fine gifts for enthusiasts of tarot card sets. Monica
Knighton's
bilingual Tarot Of The Dead/Tarot De Los Muertos (07387-0427X, $19.95) holds a manual and
78
Spanish/English Day of the Dead tarot cards. Ciro Marchetti's The Gilded Tarot (0738705209,
$24.95) provides a more complicated divination tarot set using myths, fairy tales and legends to
explore a world of symbols and archetypal themes from maidens and knights to mystics. Popular
symbolism and structure contributes to a fine 21st-century model displaying both ancient symbols
and the latest modern digital art representations.
The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A.
S. G. Vanel
Spiritual Company Press
PO Box 476, Curlew, WA 99118
0971933065 $19.95 www.spiritualcompany.com
Knowledgably written by Steffan Vanel (who has earned international reknown for his fusion of
Astrology, Tarot, Kabballah, and Psychology) and now in an updated and expanded second
edition,
The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A. is a straightforward study of planetary influences upon the
United States' destiny. This new edition features supplementary chapters such as "The
Astrological
Karma of George W. Bush"; "The Astrological Karma of John F. Kerry"; "Conspiracy Theories
and
the Problem of Evil", and more. The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A. is a tautly written and
sharply insightful search for clues that guide and shape the nation around us. A unique and very
highly recommendation for Metaphysical Studies reference collections in general, and astrology
buffs in particular.
The World History Shelf
The Hungarians
Paul Lendvai
Princeton University Press
41 William St., Princeton, NJ 08540
0691119694 $19.95 1-800-777-4726 www.pupress.princeton.edu
Hungarian history is largely omitted from college-level courses, at least as a focus on its own:
European journalist and television commentator Paul Lendvai corrects this omission with The
Hungarians: A Thousand Years Of Victory In Defeat, a comprehensive focus on the Hungarian
people once known in Europe as 'huns'. Hungarians became defenders of the Christian West and
fought many freedom battles: The Hungarians traces their many achievements, their country's
changing history, and how the Hungarians have survived as a people against all odds.
Bending Spines
Randall L. Bytwerk
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823-5202
0870137107 $24.95 www.msupress.msu.edu
Award-winning author an Professor of Communication Randall Bytwerk presents Bending
Spines:
The Propagandas Of Nazi Germany And The German Democratic Republic, a scholarly close
study
that strives to answer a larger question: why do totalitarian propagandas such as those created in
Nazi Germany and the former German Democratic Republic succeed so well in the short term, yet
fail in the long term? Examining in-depth the litany of persuasive techniques used by the regimes,
and ultimately concluding that the government expected more of propaganda than it was able to
deliver, Bending Spines leaves no word unturned in its search to comprehend what truth moves
and
manipulates human hearts and minds. A sober, meticulous dissection of the lessons of
history.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1
Edited by Karen Jay Fowler, et.al.
Tachyon Publications
c/o Independent Publishers Group
814 N. Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
1892391198 $15.95 1-800-888-4741 www.ipgbook.com www.tachyonpublications.com
The Tiptree Awards honor fiction which explore and expand gender and the award winners
chosen
for this first anthology reflect such notable masters of the art as Tiptree herself, Joanna Russ,
Ursula
LeGuin and other notable writers of science fiction and fantasy. From boys stolen from their
homes
to lead new wild lives in a strange world to an anthropological account of a woman linguist on
another world, anticipate involving, gender-breaking stories which always offer the unexpected in
plot and twist of action.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
James Hetley's The Winter Oak (044101-2019, $14.00) tells of an unusual battle between worlds
of
dream and reality set in the land called Summer Country a land of myth, magic, and conflict.
Maureen has a place there but she struggles with a tragic past and romance of the present, while
her sister still lives in the world of men, fighting demons. The sisters face danger and entwined
conflicts in Hetley's powerful Winter Oak story. William C. Dietz's For Those Who Fell
(0441011-985, $24.95) provides an excellent military science fiction story and another novel in
his
Legion of the Damned series. The Legion is humanity's first line of defense against its enemies and
this new novel tells of a new part-alien Booly who battles political conflicts just as a new
communications device is found in an alien fortress which may place the aliens ahead in the war
which takes place. A fast-paced story of interstellar politics and conflict management. Jim
Butcher's
Furies Of Calderon (0441011993, $23.95) is billed as the first book of the Codex Alera, so be
forewarned: more are to follow. The fantasy epic presents the setting as the world of Alera,
whose
inhabitants have long been united against the threatening races which inhabit their world using
the
earth, air, fire, and water elements of their world against invaders. Now their leader lacks an heir,
and competing factions plot to put their own leaderships in power, endangering a delicate
structure
which only the boy Tavi may help reunite. Jack McDevitt's Polaris (0441012027, $24.95)
provides
the unusual setting ot a luxury space yacht Polaris which carries the wealthy light-years from
Earth
to witness a stellar phenomenon and is lost, its passengers mysteriously vanished from the ship.
Antiquities dealer Alex is auctioning off some of the artifacts and relics on the abandoned ship
when
attempts are made on his life, leading him to investigate the hidden truth about the craft an
investigation which will take him to the stars. William Gibson's deftly written Neuromance
(04410-12035, $25.00) will sound familiar to genre fans: this is the 20th anniversary of Gibson's
classic publication, deserving of a fine new hardcover republication. A new introduction by
Gibson
explores the background and phenomenon of the 'cyberpunk' movement Neuromancer created
two
decades ago. Newcomers will find it equally compelling for modern times.
ROC Books/New American Library
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
www.penguin.com
If you've missed Rachel Caine's 'Weather Warden' titles in the past, it's not to late to begin with
the
new paperback Heat Stroke (0451459849, $6.99): while it's a follow-up to her prior Ill Wind, it
requires no prior familiarity to prove instantly compelling. Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin was
killed hunting down rogue Weather Wardens and reincarnated into Djinnhood. Here she faces a
new life with enhanced powers and the danger of being 'claimed' by a human manipulator. Her
lessons as a Djinn lead to many frightening encounters and eventual entrapment as she feistily
faces down dangers with a spirited character keeping Heat Stroke vivid. Judith Tarr's Rite Of
Conquest (0451460022, $16.00) is historical fantasy at its best: for five hundred years the Saxons
ruled England, but the old ways of magic are rising and William the Conquerer discovers his
disregard for his own innate magical talents are keeping him from victory. It's up to a beautiful
French noblewoman to train him if he can resist her magic and love, in the process. Harry
Turtledove's Days Of Infamy (0451213-076, $24.95) provides an excellent novel of alternate
history: Turtledove's forte. The setting is an alternate Pearl Harbor here an air invasion is
followed
by a land invasion, and the Hawaiian islands are captured by the Japanese. From the political
implications of the islands' downfall to the Japanese intention of using Hawaii as a base to invade
the
mainland, Days Of Infamy enjoys a very realistic, captivating premise and high drama played out
to
the maximum.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
www.baen.com
Baen publishers a host of fine fantasy and science fiction all with their special brand of focus on
politics and space struggles, and the latest new arrivals are no disappointment, in true keeping
with
Baen's policy of producing politically-charged, action-packed stories. John Ringo & Julie
Cochrane's
Cally's War (0743488458, $25.00) tells of one Cally O'Neal, raised on the front line of a war
which
has already eliminated five billion people from her planet. Her reincarnation after death has led her
further into war: in this novel she hunts a mole who would destroy her and faces an equally
destructive romance which may threaten her newfound existence. Fred Saberhagen's Berserker
Man
(074349878X, $22.00) gathers Saberhagen's four Berserker novels under one cover: Berserker's
Planet, Berserker Throne, Brother Assassin and Berserker Man. Now readers who have enjoyed
the
novels separately, missed one, or are newcomers will find herein a smooth presentation of the
extent
of Saberhagen's portrait of Berserker fleets who have waged war on all living beings in the
universe
until they face Mankind. Four battles are portrayed in all their original glory. Margaeret Ball's
Disappearing Act (0743488539, $22.00) tells of one Maris, who borrows a rich woman's identity
to
escape the space station she's stranded on only to discover that her identify theft has billed her as
a
bionic woman enhanced with abilities and weapons beyond her skills. And some unknown enemy
is
trying to kill her Nigel Bennett and P.N. Elrod's Siege Perilous (0743488547, $22.00) is fantasy at
its best: a vampire who has defended the helpless for centuries once known as Lancelot finds
himself facing an old enemy from the past and defending all of mankind in this latest account of
Richard Dun's incarnation as savior. Nigel Bennett run the Gemini Award forv his role as a
vampire
on the TV show Forever Knight, while Elrod has produced over 20 notable vampire novels: the
pair's credentials produce a riveting story here. Timothy Zhan's The Cobra Trilog (0743488474,
$24.00) is military science fiction at its best, telling of a new kind of soldier designed to fight
aliens
in ground battles. In a surprising twist of plot, the guerrilla force Cobras find themselves taking
orders from an alien himself, forming a new partnership to face another new ruthless race of
invaders. Fine political intrigue evolves. Joel Rosenberg's Paladins (0743488512, $24.00) tells of
a
band of outlaws dedicated to the Pendragons over the centuries, and the art of making live swords
capable of devastating destruction. An empire caught in a dangerous world and three knights who
have discovered a new type of Red sword make for a fast-paced fantasy. Dave Freer's The Rats,
The
Bats & The Ugly (0743488466, $24.00) tells of cyber-uplifted rats and bats who present alternate
faces of heroism and evil. It's up to the rats and bats to raise revolution against an enemy in this
tongue-in-cheek science fiction adventure, packed with humor. Tired of the 'same old same old',
seeking something different? The Rats, The Bats & The Ugly shouldn't be missed: it's science
fiction
action and humor at its best.
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
www.dawbooks.com
Number 4 of the 'Magickers' series by Emily Drake, The Gate Of Bones (07564-01887, $21.95),
is
designed to appeal to older fans of Harry Potter and the latest Gate Of Bones needs little
introduction to prior series contributions in order to prove compelling. A group of friends
recruited
for magic training open the final Dragon Gate needed to stabilize the magic land of Haven, giving
them access to begin building a dream Academy for other students of magic but the Dark Hand
has used the Gate to invade, and it's up to two fledgling young Magickers to battle newfound
dangers. Swift action marks a plot filled with compelling characters. Mercedes Lackey's Phoenix
And Ashes (0756401615, $24.95) begins like historical fiction, telling of one Eleanor who must
foregoe an education at coveted Oxford for staying with her father's new stepmother but moves
into fantasy as Eleanor discovers her stepmother is a dark witch who has bound Eleanor to her
home
and caused her to fade from people's memories, making her a virtual slave. The fantasy evolves
into
a classic good/evil struggle marked by ventures into witchcraft in this satisfying story of a young
woman's aspirations and struggles.
The Business Shelf
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money With Rental Properties
Brian F. Edwards, et al.
Alpha Books/Penguin Putnam Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
1592572839 $19.95 1-800-847-5515 www.idiotsguides.com
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money
With Rental Properties by the collaborative team of Brian F. Edwards, Casey Edwards, and
Susannah Craig-Edwards is a no-nonsense guidebook to all aspects of the business of renting
property. Including easy-to-follow advice on basic landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, how
to
handle routine maintenance and emergency repairs, completing credit and reference checks on
potential tenants, how to deal with difficult tenants and evictions, basic accounting principles, and
much more, The Complete Idiot's Guide To Making Money With Rental Properties distinguishes
itself with the accessibility of its advice - presenting must-know informations in terms the lay
reader
can readily grasp. An absolute must-read and must-have for any would-be landlord, and packed
cover to cover with useful information even for those with years of experience renting out
properties.
The Moral Advantage
William Damon
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
1576752062 $24.95 1-800-929-2929
The Moral Advantage: How To Succeed In Business by Doing the Right Thing is based on
interviews with 48 executives who have learned how to combine moral convictions, enlightened
self-interest, and business acumen to achieve success. Emphasizing that the cutthroat business
world
does not require one to violate moral principles to succeed - just the opposite, adhering to moral
principles lays the foundations for success - The Moral Advantage is an inspiration read packed
full
of practical advice. From the right way to go about philanthropy, to forging a solid moral idenity,
the importance of the Golden Rule, and much more, The Moral Advantage is recommended
supplementary reading material for every business owner and manager.
The Secret Sales Pitch
August Bullock
Norwich Publishers
2049 Camden Ave., #124, San Jose, CA 95124
0974264008 $19.95 1-408-504-4095 AugustBullock@aol.com
Subliminal messages in advertising - many people claim they exist, most advertisers claim they do
not. In The Secret Sales Pitch, author August Bullock presents a strong case not only for the
existence of subliminal influences in marketing but also for their effectiveness. Some of the
examples
in the book are very obvious once they are pointed out and there is no question that they exist,
others seem to be a bit of a stretch. Prepare to be both surprised and at times appalled at the
things
advertisers put in their marketing pieces. It is important to point out that some of the subliminal
examples could also be an accident of light and photography. As an avid photographer myself I
have
had some photos end up with what would appear to be subliminal messages and images entirely
by
accident. Some of them were less of a stretch than some of the examples in this book. This is not
to
say that his examples are not created on purpose as part of a subliminal plan. Many of them are
unquestionable created for this purpose. There is also no question that psychology plays a very
important role in advertising. One thing that differentiates this book from similar ones is that Mr.
Bullock not only examines the subliminal items hidden in the picture but also explains the
psychology behind other parts of the advertising piece. The Secret Sales Pitch is a highly
recommended read for anyone interested in marketing and the use of subliminal messages in
advertising.
The Art Of Persuasion
Forrest Watson, Ph.D.
Emerald Ink Publishing
9700 Almeda Genoa, #502 , Houston, TX 77075
1885373481 $19.95
The Art Of Persuasion is a must-read for salespeople in all venues. It instructs the reader in
techniques that have been refined since the 1970's, though practiced for eons before then,
concerning the networking and rapport-building skilles salespeople use to form connections with
others and move their goods. According to The Art Of Persuasion, salespeople are "the ultimate
street-corner psychologists" - the ability of a truly expert salesperson to connect with and
understand how his client thinks is worthy of a top-dollar mental health professional. The Art Of
Persuasion explains in detail how Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP, can be used to foster
such
connections - whether by something as simple as speaking in visual terms to another who does the
same, to more complex dealings with intractible individuals. Human interaction skills will give the
reader the ability to close sales that seemed impossible before, yet The Art Of Persuasion is
enthusiastically recommended for anyone who has to interact daily with others - the skills
delineated
can smooth the rough edges of almost any encounter.
The Library Science Shelf
Building An Electronic Resource Collection
Stuart D. Lee & Frances Boyle
Facet Publishing
c/o Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William Street, #2004, NY, NY 10038
1856045315 $75.00 1-866-672-6657 www.neal-schuman.com
Now in its second edition, Building An Electronic Resource Collection: A Practical Guide is a
handbook especially for library and information professionals who need to make informed
decisions
in choosing how to incorporate electronic resources, and which ones should be selected for one's
collection amidst the vast smorgasboard of choices. From an overview of the electronic resources
landscape, to the nuts and bolts of what e-books and e-journals are and how to use them, to
establishing a budget and evaluation process to determine which electronic resources to purchase,
and much more, Building An Electronic Resource Collection is a superb starting point for library
professionals of all backgrounds to familiarize themselves with the digital reading materials of the
twenty-first century. Highly recommended for those involved in the selection process for any
public
or private library system.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Little Gumbo Book
Gwen McKee
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
0937552178 $8.95 1-800-343-1583 www.quailridge.com
The Little Gumbo Book is a cookbook featuring twenty-seven gumbo recipes for anyone seeking
to
create and experience the unique flavors and varieties of this distinctive Cajun dish. Tips, tricks,
and
techniques for everything gumbo-related, from different ways for preparing roux (the browning of
flour, crucial to the richness of gumbo) to using microwaves and crock pots, to low-calorie
gumbo
for the health conscious, and much more. A superb giftbook written with passion as well as
practical
advice, recommended for any Cajun food lover.
The Book Of Edible Nuts
Frederic Rosengarten Jr.
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
0486434990 $19.95 1-800-223-3130 www.doverpublications.com
The natural history and evolution of the world's edible nuts are presented in detail in The Book Of
Edible Nuts, a discussion by Frederic Rosengarten Jr. which originally appeared in 1984 and here
will reach new audiences in its paperback reprint version. Illustrations include rare drawings from
world botanical collections but the heart of the survey rests on a range of edible nut facts, from
processing and propagation to dishes containing nuts. More a history than a cookbook, The Book
Of Edible Nuts deserves a place in any serious college-level culinary collection.
Vegan World Fusion Cuisine
Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi
Thousand Petals Publishing
PO Box 1119, Kapaa, HI 96746
0975283707 $24.95 1-888-445-6887 www.veganfusion.com
Specifically designed as a culinary manual for sustainable, nonviolent living with recipes drawn
from
the food preparation traditions of diverse world cultures, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine: Healing
Recipes & Timeless Wisdom From Our Hearts To Yours is the joint project of Mark Reinfeld, Bo
Rinaldi, and the chefs of the Blossoming Lotus restaurant in Kauai, Hawaii. Showcasing some
two
hundred recipes and enhanced with sacred site photography as well as timeless and wise
observations from healers, musicians, artists, and philosophers, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine is a
unique and welcome addition to any vegetarian cookbook collection. From Gift of Govinda
Curry;
Nirvana's Nori Roll; and Mount Sinai Manna Bread; to Plato's Live Greek Pizza; Om Great Spirit
Black Rice Polenta Casserole; The Bliss of Krishna Tropical Rice Pudding; and Green God
Smoothie, this enthusiastically recommended collection of memorable dishes is enhanced with a
Resource Guide offering information on Vegan Education, Living Goods, Organic Farming,
Permaculture Info, Environmental Groups, Animal Rights Groups, World Peace Organizations,
and
Hunger Organizations.
Aprovecho
Teresa Cordero-Cordell
Robert Cordell
Hippocrene Books, Inc.
171 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
0781810264 $24.95 1-212-685-4371 www.hippocrenebooks.com
Aprovecho: A Mexican-American Border Cookbook is filled with more than 250 recipes, fun
facts
on Mexican-American culture, tips on how to make festive items such as cascarones
(confetti-filled
eggs) or star pinatas, a glossary of chiles and cooking terms, a recommended Mexican pantry list,
black-and-white photographs, and much more. The instructions are explicit and easy-to-follow, so
that cooks and homemakers of all experience levels can quickly learn to prepare and sample the
delicacies of Mexican-American culture. From Jalapeno Cheese Squares to Steak Tampiquena to
Mexican Coffee, Montezuma Casserole, and more, Aprovecho is a must-have for quick and easy
Mexican-American themed meals themed meals.
Pelican Publishing
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
www.pelicanpub.com
Beverly Ellen Schoonmaker Alfeld's The Jamlady Cookbook (1589802357, $35.00) is a cut above
your usual preserves cookbook. For many years visitors to Chicagoland farmers' markets have
purchased Jamlady's jams and jellies, and this places her creations within reach of the home cook
even those with no prior jam-building experience. What makes The Jamlady Cookbook different
from competitors is her focus on different cooking methods, their pros and cons, and
troubleshooting any problems along the way. Chapters intersperse some unique creations, from
Original Kiwifruit and Strawberry Preserves to Pina Colada Jam, with plenty of these in-depth tips
and discussions: these are what makes Jamlady a real winner. Lynda Moreau edits Sweetly
Southern
(1589801814, $22.50), a gathering of recipes from the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Vintage
black
and white photos and historical anecdotes accompany traditional, tested Southern dishes almost
two hundred- gleaned from Confederate heritages across the country. Anticipate plenty of classic
family treasures presented by a marketing director for the Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc.
The Foundation Diet
Anthony J. Burlay, M.D.
Zen-Fusion Publishing
PO Box 69154, W. Hollywood, CA 90069
0974771406 $22.95 www.zen-fusion.com
The Foundation Diet is a diet book that emphasizes tips, tricks, and techniques that promote one
to
lose weight in a manner that puts the body's and brain's natural mechanisms to use for one. Author
and psychiatrist Anthony J. Burlay, M.D. draws upon some of the core philosophy behind the
Atkins
diet to show the reader the importance of how and when to remove carbohydrates from the diet in
order to nudge the body into burning its stores of fat for energy. At the same time, carbohydrates
cannot be completely eliminated - vegetable carbs and plenty of fiber are particularly important to
healthy nutrition and digestion, although The Foundation Diet does guide the reader toward
eating
meats and proteins much as the Atkins diet does. Above all, a critical key is not to simply skip
meals
or deprive oneself too much; such an action merely triggers the body to shift into fasting mode
and
conserve energy, rather than lose weight. A scientific-conscious dietary guideline and a welcome
supplement to non-vegetarian diet and weight loss shelves.
Quick And Easy Italian Cooking
Catherine Pagano Fulde & Janette Fulde-Porta
Bristol Publishing Enterprises
2714 McCone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
1558672982 $8.95 1-800-346-4889 www.bristolpublishing.com
The collaborative work of Catherine Pagano Fulde and Janette Fulde-Porta, Quick And Easy
Italian
Cooking completely lives up to its title with a culinary wealth of delicious, nutritious, and
thoroughly kitchen cook friendly recipes that include time-saving secrets of Italian cooking
adapted
for the modern kitchen. From Sardinian Macroni and Bean Soup; Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes
and Arugula; Sausage-Filled Polenta Slices with Mushroom Sauce; and Herbed Rice with
Almonds;
to Game Hens with Mushrooms and Artichokes; Roasted Asparagus with Tarragon and Walnuts;
Eggplant with Basil and Mint; and Pizza Pinwheels with Anchovies and Red Pepper Flakes, Quick
And Easy Italian Cooking will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to any family cookbook
collection.
Harvest Hill Press
PO Box 55, Salisbury Cove, ME 04672
$2.95 each 1-888-288-8900
Harvest Hill has published three charming little cookbook pamphlets showcasing low fat,
easy-to-prepare recipes that are as delicious as they re nutritious. Tomato Temptations
(1886862443) ranges from Artichoke & Tomato Vinaigrette Salad; to Sun-Dried Tomato
Rissotto;
to Apple Tomato Chutney. Onions: Peeled And Revealed (1886862451) showcases the fragrance
and versatility of the onion in such dishes as Green Onion and Parmesan Quiche; Cheesy Onion
and
Walnut Muffins; Caramelized Sweet Onion Pizza; and Sour Cream Onion Custard. Baby Reds,
Bakers And Sweet Potatoes presents the potato served in all its baked, broiled, boiled, oven-fried,
stuffed, whipped, and supportive roles ranging from Oven-Roasted Cheese Fries; to Sweet Potato
Flan with Brandy Sauce; to Hashed Brown Paprika Potatoes. Each of these 32-page little gems is
an
ideal "kitchen cook" stocking stuffer for the Christmas season
Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban
Raul Musibay, et al.
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
158685433X $29.95 1-800-748-5439 www.gibbs-smith.com
The impressively collaborative work of brothers-in-law Raul Musibay, Jorge Castillo, and Glenn
Lindgren, Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban: 100 Great Cuban Recipes With A Touch Of
Miami
Spice is beautifully illustrated with seventy-five color photography by Nancy Bundt. The recipes
are
organized into sections for Drinks; Appetizers; Salads; Soups; Sandwiches; Eggs; Meat; Seafood;
Side Dishes; and Desserts. Enhanced for the kitchen cook with a Cuban Food Glossary and a brief
list of sources for special ingredients, the recipes range from Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke); Papa
Reliena (Fried Stuffed Potatoes); Sopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup); Frita Cubana
(Cuban
Hamburger); and Pastel de Chorizo (Cuban Chorizo Pie); to Boliche (Cuban Pot Roast); Picadilo
de
Pescado (Cuban Fish Hash); Mojo (Cuban Marinade); and Natilla (Cuban Pudding). Three Guys
From Miami Cook Cuban is a thoroughly "user friendly" cookbook and will prove a popular
addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
A Baker's Field Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dede Wilson
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
1558322957 $16.95 1-888-657-3755 www.harvardcommonpress.com
Dede Wilson's A Baker's Field Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies is a chocolate chip cooky
enthusiasts dream come true! Showcasing 75 recipes that range from kid-friendly classics to
unexpected innovations, this outstanding addition to any kitchen cookbook collection is enhanced
with full color photography; a fund field guide formate offering the details of cookie "species"
with
entries on Type, Description, Field Notes, Lifespan, and Related Species. There are special
graphic
icons identifying which recipes are good to make with kids, which cookies freeze well; and which
are especially quick & easy to make. From Apricot Almond White Chocolate Chip Cookies;
Cappuccino Chocolate Chip Boscotti Dunkers; and Chocolate Polka-Dot Mint Crackles; to
Double
Chip Browned-Butter Oat Scotchies; Hazelnut Gianduja Chunk Cookies; and No-Bake Chocolate
Chip Drops, A Baker's Field Guide To Chocolate Chip Cookies offers a cookie for any dining
occasion from the school lunch bag to elegant celebatory dinner parties.
Thai in Minutes
Vatcharin Bhumichitr
Laurel Glenn
c/o Advantage Publishers Group
5880 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
1592232787 $19.95 1-800-788-3123
Presented by a renowned Thai restaurateur, Thai In Minutes: Over 120 Inspirational Recipes is a
cookbook packed with swift and easy-to-prepare Thai dishes. Most have a total preparation and
cooking time of about 15 minutes or less. Notes on Thai culture round out the simple instructions,
full-color photographs and explanations of traditional ingredients. A must have for connoisseurs
of
Thai food who are short on cooking time, Thai in Minutes includes such mouth-watering
delicacies
as Vegetable Wontons, Pork with Garlic and Peppercorns, Mango Sorbet and much more.
Southwest Slow Cooking
Tammy Biber & Theresa Howell
Northland Publishing
PO Box 1389, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
0873588568 $16.95 1-800-346-3257 www.northlandpub.com
Tammy Biber and Theresa Howell have collaboratively compiled 101 of their favorite regional
southwestern recipes specifically adapted for slow cookers and crock pots. Enhanced with "tips,
tricks and techniques" for stocking a pantry and using a slow cooker approach, the recipes range
from White Cheese Fondue; Pinon Soup; Green Chile Chicken; and Porkchops with Lentils,
Pineapple, and Mango Salsa; to Garlic-Stuffed Beef with Chipotle; Shredded Beef Soft Tacos;
and
Mexican Meatloaf. There's even a section devoted to vegetarian recipes that offer a true taste
southwestern cuisine in dishes that range from Stuffed Onions with Cheese Sauce; Carrots with
Toasted Cumin; Honey Smashed Yams; as well as a chapter on deserts like Chocolate Cake with
Cream Cheese Frosting. Enhanced with spectacular color photography of finished dishes,
Southwest
Slow Cooking will prove an enduringly popular addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
Vegan World Fusion Cuisine
Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi
Thousand Petals Publishing
PO Box 1119, Kapaa, HI 96746
0975283707 $24.95 www.veganfusion.com
Written by idealistic, dedicated, and experienced chefs, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine is not simply
a
collection of taste-tested vegan recipies from around the world; it is a cookbook that emphasizes
the
healing and sustaining power of organically grown plant-based cuisine, which is both healthy and
environmentally sustainable. The perfect antidote to a world saturated in chemicals, additives,
meat
products, meat-borne diseases and worse, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine offers sumptuous
delicacies
such as Joie de Vivre Lavender Infused Ca
