Haunted Wisconsin
Michael Norman & Beth Scott
Trails Books
Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515-0317
1931599041 $16.95 1-800-236-8088
Wisconsin is best known as the Dairy State and renowned for cheese, recreation, and one of the
finest state university systems in the country. What most people might not realize is that
Wisconsin
is also home to some of the eeriest supernatural events and strangest ghost stories sworn to be
true.
Indeed, Wisconsin could well be considered as one of the most haunted of the 50 states. All this is
documented in newly revised and updated edition of Michael Norman and Beth Scott's Haunted
Wisconsin, a classic and superbly presented compendium of true ghost stories and eye-witness
accounts of supernatural occurrences. Haunted Wisconsin showcases an aspect of the Badger
State
that will utterly fascinate Wisconsin history buffs and students of the paranormal.
Build A Catapult In Your Backyard
Bill Wilson
Loompanics Unlimited
Box 1197, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1559502185 $8.00 loompanics.com
Catapults were a warfare technology that goes back to the very beginnings of recorded human
history. In Build A Catapult In Your Backyard, author Bill Wilson shows how to actually build
one
just for fun -- or for practical purposes such as removing rocks from fields. In addition to an
informative introduction and history of the catapult, the reader is provided accurate,
easy-to-follow
instructions on building a catapult, as well as the building of a ballista. The reader is also provided
with invaluable information on ammunition and additional resources. Build A Catapult In Your
Backyard is a unique and highly recommended work, and would be a welcome addition to any
Society for Historical Anachronism club reference collection!
After the September 11th terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and in the skies
over
Pennsylvania, some 50 graphic novelists and cartoonist ranging from such legendary names as
Will
Eisner and Harvey Pekar, to newer talents such as Frank Cho and James Kochalka, came together
in
a very special project as a way of expressing their grief, patriotism, and support of the American
people in the face of naked, lethal, ideologically driven aggression. The result is 9-11: Emergency
Relief, a powerful graphic novel. The proceeds will go to benefit the American Red Cross. Simply
put, every school and every community library in the country should acquire a copy of 9-11:
Emergency Relief for the edification of their students and their patrons.
Once Upon A Christmas
James Dillet Freeman
Unity Books
1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001
0871591197 $16.95 1-800-669-0282
Once Upon A Christmas: Stories By James Dillet Freeman is an enchanting anthology of stories
for
the Christmas season. "Angel With a Broken Wing" is about a young boy's encounter with Mort,
the
angel of death - and the power of love to save one from the inevitable. Other stories include "The
King of Heaven Is Coming Tonight" and "The Woman Who Learned To Love Christmas."
Printed
in profound bold type, and illustrated with humble yet beautiful color artwork, Once Upon A
Christmas is a superbly crafted giftbook meant to be treasured and read aloud for the holidays
year
after year.
Appearing On TV Shows For Fun, Fame & Fortune
Lee Ellis
Americana Group Publishing
54 Woodridge Drive West , River Falls, WI 54022
0966796152 $29.95 1-715-425-9653
Lee Ellis' Appearing On Tv Shows For Fun, Fame & Fortune: A Guide For Audiences,
Contestants
& Guests is a very practical guide to entering game shows such as Family Feud and The Price is
Right; talk shows such as The Jerry Springer Show or Politically Incorrect; PBS shows such as
The
Antiques Roadshow; Court TV such as Judge Judy or Reality TV Shows such as Big Brother and
Survivor; or being in the audience of popular sitcoms such as Titus and King of Queens. Each of
the
many individual shows presented has about a two-page writeup, with ticket information, studio
information, and clear instructions for becoming part of the show. Highly recommended for
anyone
with a serious interest in joining a television show audience, especially if the purpose is becoming
a
contestant!
Lighthouse Adventures
Wes Oleszewski
Avery Color Studios
511 "D" Avenue, Gwinn, MI 49841
1892384019 $16.95 1-800-722-9925
Peppered with numerous black-and-white photographs and sketches, Wes Oleszewski's
Lighthouse
Adventures: Heroes, Haunts & Havoc On The Great Lakes is an amazing, informative and
impressive collection of stories, technical descriptions, wrecked ships, and heroic acts for readers
wanting to learn more about the history and service of lighthouses throughout the centuries. All
the
stories within Lighthouse Adventures are real, and all the brave people chronicled in its pages
truly
did contribute their part to the history of these fascinating buildings. Lighthouse Adventures
enthusiastically recommended reading for all lighthouse buffs and a welcome addition to nautical
studies reference collections.
Diamond
Matthew Hart
Walker & Company
435 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-8027-1368-8 $26.00 1-800-289-2553
Matthew Hart's Diamond is an appealing title on many levels, blending geology with a survey of
the
science and history of the diamond. Hart follows the 'diamond trail' around the world, from a
great
diamond cutter's works to smugglers and businesspeople. An unusual guide to the heart of an
obsession.
Zobmondo!
Randy Horn
Workman Publishing Company
708 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0-7611-2420-9 $9.95 1-800-722-7202
There are over 400 questions to this little 'book of choices', each containing 'shocking' content
meant
to inspire discussion and fun. From the ingredients of a can of cat food and whether it's better to
eat
that or whole lemons to funny quotes from famous personalities, Zobmondo! is a recommended
and
whimsical title for those with zany humor.
Omnigraphics
Box 625, Holmes, PA 19043
1-800-234-1340
Two excellent references may become outdated in a number of years, but provide complete
contact
information which will be useful in any public or business library setting. 2002 Toll-Free Phone
Book USA (0-7808-0467-8) is edited by Jennifer Perkins and provides a directory of toll-free
numbers for businesses and organizations across the nation. Either use the alphabetical section or
the
classified section by number. Perkins also edits 2002 Fax USA (0466-X), which achieves a similar
result for business fax numbers. Both are newly updated in their 6th and 9th editions respectively
and will prove important reference library additions.
Fields Of Influence
James Hamilton, editor
Univ. of Birmingham Press/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo Street, Portland, OR 97213-3644
1902459105 $35.00 1-800-944-6190
Ably edited by James Hamilton (University Curator at the University of Birmingham, England),
Fields Of Influence: Conjunctions Of Artists And Scientists 1815-1860 is a thoughtful, scholarly,
insightfully informative examination of the influence that artists and scientists have had upon each
other during a specific era of world history. Black-and-white illustrations bring to clear and
appreciative life such artwork as a depiction of the dinosaur Iguanodon, and portraits of various
famous scientists and thinkers. A fascinating historical, superbly presented retrospective, Fields Of
Influence highly recommended for academicians and the non-specialist general reader with a
strong
interest in the histories and interactivity of both science and art.
Collectors Press
Box 230986, Portland, OR 97281
1-800-423-1848
Wealthy eccentric Alphonse Zukor produced an illegal underground cabaret mixing erotic women
with exotic animals in the late 1800s: David Delamare's Animerotics (1-888054-51-4, $24.95)
recreates the cabaret's alluring show cards, using sepia tone paintings to capture these erotic
fantasy
images. Delamare's art is deftly portrayed in these oversized, full-page photos. Even more lavish is
Max Allan Collins' History Of Mystery (53-0, $45.00), which combines an appreciation for pulp
detective fiction art covers to insights on the mystery writing genre's many visions; from its pulp
fiction to comic books and fiction writings. Fans of either mystery writing or pulp fiction art will
relish this lavish display with its color reproductions of covers.
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040
1-800-987-7323
Two excellent titles provide very different coverages which art libraries will find solid, lasting
references. Walter Liedtke's View Of Delft (0300090536, $75.00) gathers writings on aspects
of
painting in Delft during 1650-75. It's a very specific title which uses the works of four major
artists
of the times (Fabritius, Houckgeest, de Hooch and Vermeer) to consider the evolution of their
style
and times. Ideas on the nature and possibilities of the Delft School provide intriguing insights into
Vermeer and his contemporaries. Stephen Bann's Parallel Lines (0-300-08932-5, $50.00) focuses
on
printmakers and photographers in 19th century France, when practices of printmaking and
photography began changing. This considers relationships between painting, printmaking and
photography during the period and how new technologies enhanced these mediums.
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th St., New York NY 10003
1-800-722-6657
William Bird Jr's Paint By Number (1-56898-282-8, $18.95) traces the history of a movement
which
swept across the country and created many a budding novice artist. Chapters provide plenty of
color
photo examples of a changing industry which recognized an unfulfilled desire in the common man
to
be an artist. The gorgeous displays and ads for the medium are compelling, even for the non-artist
reader. Fresh Dialogue 2 (264-X, $24.95) presents new voices in graphic design art, capturing
over
200 color images illustrating graphic arts designs for various products and web sites. Any with an
interest in the new, changing graphic arts world will find this a fine coverage of the latest new
works. Jonathan Bell's Carchitecture (3-7643-6454-8, $35.00) examines the fall-out from the
collision of autos and urban environments, from experimental cars and freeways to parking
garages
and home environments. Cars and architecture both need to change, and this book maintains its
arguments with a series of intriguing color photos and plenty of written insights. The
small-statured
Counter Culture by Steven Heller and Louise Fili (1568983042, $20.00) may too easily be missed
on laden shelves, but is packed with a colorful survey of commercial culture examining how
mini-mannequins
and other counter displays both created art and appealed to consumer interests. Color photos of
these mannequins pack the pages.
Complete Crumb Comics: Volume 15
R. Crumb
Fantagraphic Books
7563 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
1-56097-413-3 $18.95
Fans of Crumb's biting comics of social commentary and raunchy behavior will find this set of
comics continues the chronological series covering his complete work. Here Mode O'Day and Her
Pals are the feature, covering his cartoons from 1983-85. A centerfold of fine color images
provides
lively full-page panels; most of the presentation is in classic black and white.
Spy Vs. Spy
Antonio Prohias
Watson Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0-8230-5021-1 $24.95 1-800-451-1741
Spy vs. Spy comic strips have appeared for four decades of MAD Magazine offerings and
presents a
diabolical set of characters who have attracted a wide audience. Spy Vs. Spy gathers their original
exploits under one cover in a 40th-anniversary tribute to the Spies and their creator, blending
history
and essays with plenty of black and white cartoons. A fine guide to the classic MAD
creation.
Helldivers' Rodeo
Humberto Fontova
M. Evans/NBN, dist.
216 E. 49th Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10017
0-87131-936-5 $19.95 1-800-462-6420
Helldivers' Rodeo provides an account of some of the most extreme sportsmen in recently history:
members of a scuba-diving club which dives from off-shore oil platforms to spear the giant fish
around them. The Helldivers dive past 200 feet often, grapple with challenges like the bends and
shark attacks, and narrate their hair-raising adventures in a satisfying first-person 'you are there'
series of action-packed dialogues. Excellent armchair reading.
Traditional Country Skills
Sheila Buff
The Lyons Press
Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1-58574-155-8 $19.95 1-800-836-0510
Readers with a particular interest in farm management and country living will find Traditional
Country Skills to be a classic volume of farming equipment and management at the turn of the
20th
century, filled with advice for farmers of the time and modern homesteaders alike. A wealth of
black
and white drawings throughout makes this a pleasure to read.
The Aviation Shelf
Historic Aircraft And Spacecraft
Joshua Stoff
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, N.Y. 11501
0486420418 $10.95 1-800-223-3130
"Historic Aircraft and Spacecraft" in the Cradle of Aviation Museum is a remarkable display of
museum exhibits. Black-and-white photographs pepper exhaustive and informational entries about
relics of aviation history, from noted kite designs to sleek jet models. Historic Aircraft And
Spacecraft is very highly recommended for aviation buffs, as well as students of aviation
history.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Yefim Gordon
AeroFax/Specialty Press
11605 Kost Dam Road, North Branch, MN 55056
1857801059 $29.95 1-800-895-4585
In Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15: The Soviet Union's Long-Lived Korean War Fighter, Yefim
Gordon
provides the military aviation enthusiast with a comprehensive, profusely illustrated, descriptive
history of a formidable fighting aircraft that was, in its time, a staple of the Soviet airforce.
Schematics, historical photos, and a wealth of detailed aeronautical and design information is
provided for all of the various versions and varieties of this combat aircraft. Mikoyan-Gurevich
MiG-15 is a welcome and informative addition to any professional, and academic aviation history
collection, and a "must" for military aviation buffs.
The Genealogy Shelf
Creativitree
Tony Matthews
Clearfield Company
200 East Eager St., Baltimore, MD 21202
0806351187 $12.95 1-410-625-9004
In Creativitree: Design Ideas For Family Trees, Tony Matthews provides a wealth of tips for the
use
of clip-art, magazines, photos, stencils, stickers for producing interesting and lively genealogical
family tree displays. Written in a completely accessible, folksy style, Matthews advises on what
kind
of paper to use, markers needed, and all the other supplies that go into crating a frameable family
tree. The novice is also gently guided through the mathematics of multiple generations as they
should be spaced out in a diagram. There is even an informative section on the merits of
handwriting
versus printing out the names of family members on a family tree! If you are planning on designing
your own family tree, begin by browsing through Tony Matthews' Creativitree!
A New Genealogical Atlas Of Ireland
Brian Mitchell
Genealogical Publishing Company
1001 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-3879
0806316845 $20.00 1-800-296-6687
Now in a new and expanded second edition, A New Genealogical Atlas Of Ireland by
genealogical
expert Brian Mitchell has added maps detailing the location of Roman Catholic parishes in all
thirty-two counties of Ireland, and Presbyterian congregations in the nine counties of Northern
Ireland. A complete geographical picture of the three major religious dominations in Ireland
during
the middle years of the 19th century is another newly added feature. An invaluable reference and
guide for doing genealogical research for an Irish ancestry, A New Genealogical Atlas Of Ireland
continues to be an indispensable, core addition to personal, professional, and genealogical society
reference collections.
Budding genealogists who want to begin on a family history project should start with
Genealogist's
Companion, an invaluable, "user friendly" primer, which covers everything from using the Internet
for research to blending online research with physical sources and preserving photos and
documents
electronically. The approach differs from earlier competing titles in offering more of a focus on
using
the latest technologies to aid in the genealogical search - and in preserving the results.
The Travel Shelf
Chilkoot
Allan Ingelson, et.al.
University of Calgary Press
University of Alaska Press, dist.
Box 756240, Fairbanks, AK 99775
1-889963-54-2 $24.95 1-800-565-3770
Chilkoot is not just a trail book, but a survey of the Chilkoot Trail's region and importance as a
border area between Alaska and British Columbia. The authors describe the trail's management
practices, users, and history along with a survey of their own experiences on the trail. Color
photos
accompany a fine survey of the trail's importance to both countries.
Discover Acadia National Park
Jerry and Marcy Monkman
Appalachian Mountain Club Books
5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108
1878239929 $16.95 www.outdoors.org
Discover Acadia National Park: A Guide To The Best Hiking, Biking, And Paddling by nature
photographers and outdoor enthusiasts Jerry and Marcy Monkman is a comprehensive,
informative
guide to the scenery, wildlife, trails, trip-times as it showcases the resources and sights of the
beautiful Acadia National Park of Maine. Difficulty gradings, maps, and straightforward
information
make Discover Acadia National Park the perfect guide to learn which hiking trails are best for the
interests of every reader. A fold-out hiking and biking map is included in this book enthusiastically
recommended for anyone planning an outdoors expedition to this splendor-filled preserve. If you
are
planning an outdoor adventure in the Acadia National Park, beginning planning your trip by
browsing through the pages of Jim and Marcy Monkman's Discover Acadia National Park!
Arizona Getaways For The Incurably Romantic
Pamela Swartz
Cloud Nine Press
Box 14167, Scottsdale, AZ 85267-4167
0970919301 $16.95 arizonagetaways.com
Arizona Getaways For The Incurably Romantic: 45 Sensational Destinations For Lovers is packed
by travel author Pamela Swartz with locations, ideas, suggestions, and features to add color to
any
romantically involved vacation. Filled with listings of top-class hotels and breathtaking natural
splendors, Arizona Getaways For The Incurably Romantic makes for a wondrous
vacation-planning
reference for honeymoon bound newlyweds -- and anyone else seeking a romantic adventure for a
weekend or a week!
The Best Of The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains
Joanne Michaels & Mary-Margaret Barile
The Countryman Press
P.O. Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
0881504904 $18.00 1-802-457-4826
Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, Joanne Michaels and Mary-Margaret Barile's
The Best Of The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains is a comprehensive, fact-filled and
extremely
practical guide to vacationing and travel in these wondrous New York enclaves of cultural
diversity.
Chapters include in-depth coverage on getting there, family activities, the best places to stay or
eat,
selective shopping and special events. The Best Of The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains is a
first-rate compendium for anyone looking forward to enjoying their vacations and travels in the
picturesque Hudson Valley or the Catskill Mountains.
Colorado's Thirteeners: From Hikes To Climbs is a superbly presented, full-color guidebook to
Colorado's highest mountains in the 13,800 to 13,999 feet range. Presented for the edification of
outdoor enthusiasts, Colorado's Thirteeners includes 59 major peaks in six of Colorado's
mountain
ranges (Front Range, Tenmile-Mosquito Range, Sawatch Range, Sangre de Cristo Range, Elk
Range, San Juan Range); 202 routes to the major peaks (71 routes on 71 additional peaks); 96
trailheads with detailed driving directions; twenty-two different approaches to the remote peaks;
distance, elevation gain, difficulty scale, and effort ratings for each route; thirty-three full-color,
annotated topographic maps; more than sixty full-color, annotated photographs; and three
comprehensive tables of Colorado's highest peaks. If you are planning an outdoor vacation of
hiking,
climbing, and camping in the mountain country of Colorado, begin your planning with Gerry and
Jennifer Roach's Colorado's Thirteeners!
A Family Year Abroad
Chris Westphal
Great Potential Press, Inc.
P.O. Box 5057, Scottsdale, AZ 85261
0910707472 $18.00 1-877-954-4200
A Family Year Abroad: How To Live Outside The Borders is the story of the Westphal family.
Chris
and Stephanie Westphal wanted to travel, but since they had responsibilities to their children, the
only way they could do so was to travel with the whole family. They rented their house, put their
bank accounts in safekeeping, and moved to Prague, Czech Republic for a year. A Family Year
Abroad is their story, packed with wisdom, experience, tips, and much more on such things as
culture shock, foreign schools, traveling with kids and health and safety concerns. A lively,
involving
book, A Family Year Abroad is much more than just a family memoir, it also offers practical tips
on
how to successfully live in a foreign country and deal with changes in the family, health and safety
concerns, insurance questions, the management of finances, foreign schools, and the inescapable
phenomena of culture shock.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
The Theatrical Juggernaut
Monroe Mann
Unlimited Publishing
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
PO BOX 3674, New York, NY 10163
1588320251 $14.99 http://www.unstoppableactors.com
The Theatrical Juggernaut: The Psyche Of The Star by Monroe Mann (founder and president of
Unstoppable Actors) is a practical, straightforward, no-nonsense book on the subject of pursing
acting as a career. Rather than exhaustively address such standard matters as finding good
headshots, creating a monologue, or getting an agent, it focuses intensely on why 99% of aspiring
actors never even get noticed, and why the overwhelming majority of aspiring performers are in
the
wrong line of work. As for the few who are in the right line suited to their talents, The Theatrical
Juggernaut explains how the need for an industry "break" to achieve success is a myth, and why
everything rests squarely on one's own shoulders. An absolute "must" for anyone seriously
considering or pursuing a career in acting.
Directing For Film And Television
Christopher Lukas
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St. Suite 510, NY, NY 10010
1-58115-201-9 $19.95 1-800-491-2808
Directing is a learnable profession and Christopher Lukas' Directing For Film And Television aims
to
reveal practical guidelines for the lessons; from reading scripts to overseeing the production.
Chapters cover everything from budget considerations and scouting locations to using scenes and
set-up shots and shooting the film. Excellent, practical advice.
Costumes For The Stage
Sheila Jackson
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-56131-068-9 $16.95 1-800-462-6420
Costumes For The Stage appears in its second edition to provide a range of actors and students
with
clear designs for producing costumes on a small budget. From an introduction to clothing styles
and
history to practical advice for putting together costumes matching different eras, Costumes For
The
Stage is packed with practical examples and tips on how to adapt and simplify period
clothing.
The Gardening Shelf
Gardening With The Goddess
Patricia Telesco
New Page Books/Career Press
P.O. Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1564145530 $12.99 newpagebooks.com
Patricia Telesco's Gardening With The Goddess: Creating Gardens Of Spirit And Magic is an
informative and practical work combining the pastime of gardening with a spiritual reverence for
goddesses, from Amaterasu to Gaia to White Buffalo Woman. The first section consists of
primary
advice and suggestions for adding the new age spirituality into one's gardening work. The second
section is devoted to dozens of goddesses worshipped through human history and how to tailor a
garden to the aspects of each one. A thoughtful and well-presented book of new age spirituality in
practice, Gardening With The Goddess is an unusual and enthusiastically recommended addition
to gardening and metaphsycial studies reading lists and reference collections.
Bulbs For All Seasons
Pierre Gingras
Firefly
Box 61109, Denver, CO 80206
1-55209-587-8 $19.95 1-800-387-5085
Bulbs For All Seasons provides a fine guide to over 200 bulbs from crocuses and tulips to
sprekelia.
From the characteristics of roots and bulbs to tips on how to buy and propagate them, Bulbs For
All
Seasons provides an excellent reference and comes packed with color photos for added
impact.
Growing From Seed
Karen Platt
Euro American Propagators, LLC
PO Box 289, Bonsall, CA 92003-0289
0952881047 9.99 Brit. pounds 1-888-323-0730
Growing From Seed is a slender (95 pages) gardening guide that presents everything necessary to
be
able to successfully collect and sow seeds all year round. There are over 2,000 genera listed with
separate information on species where ever necessary. After informative introductory sections on
abbreviations and seed failure, the reader is introduced to sowing seeds in general, for annuals and
biennials, vegetables, in containers, and more. The saving and storage of seeds, as well as issues
ranging from seed viability, formation, germination, pollination, hybridization are covered.
Enhanced
with a glossary and index, Growing From Seed is an invaluable, highly recommended and
intelligible
guide for anyone planning a garden, creating a lawn, operating a hothouse, or involved with
commercial agriculture.
Garden Stone
Barbara Pleasant
Storey Books
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
158017406X $29.95 storeybooks.com
In Garden Stone: Creative Ideas, Practical Projects, And Inspiration For Purely Decorative Uses,
gardening expert Barbara Pleasant has produced an impressive compendium of tips, tricks,
techniques, suggestion, and original ideas for blending stone, plants, soil, water, and light to
create
gardens of enduring beauty and inspiration. The informative and practical text is wonderfully
illustrated by Dency Kane's 250 full-color photographs of lush gardens and garden stonework
taken
from gardens throughout North America. More than forty different gardening projects are
presented, along with instructional line drawings to complete stone projects in association with
highlight plants that are especially effective when used in the company of stone. Garden Stone is a
unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and professional gardening
reference
collections.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
American Hunting Rifles
Craig Boddington
Safari Press, Inc.
15621 Chemical Lane, Bldg. B, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
1571572236 $24.95 1-800-451-4788
American Hunting Rifles: Their Application In The Field For Practical Shooting is a
comprehensive,
illustrated compendium surveying all the hunting rifles and calibers required for hunting the
diverse
game of North America. From great bears of the Arctic, to the diminutive javelina of the
Southwest
deserts, the profusion and diversity of American wildlife call for a complete spectrum of calibers
and
hunting expert Craig Boddington covers them all in a thorough, clear, concise text. American
Hunting Rifles is strongly recommended reading for anyone regardless of the nature of their
intended
game, from shooting whitetails on the East Coast or elk in the Rocky Mountains, or waterfowl in
the Midwest. The text is enhanced by several sections of photographs, a detailed 24-page index,
and
outfitter recommendations on both rifles and calibers. Also highly recommended is Craig
Boddington's earlier work, Safari Rifles ($37.50) also published by Safari Press.
Hunting And The American Imagination
Daniel Justine Herman
Smithsonian Institution Press
750 Ninth Street NW, Suite 4300, Washington, DC 20560-0950
156098919X $20.95 1-800-782-4612
In Hunting And The American Imagination, Daniel Herman (assistant professor of history, Central
Washington University) reveals that American hunting traditions are not based colonial or frontier
cultures. In fact, the colonists and frontiersmen defined themselves as farmers and bringers of
civilization to the wilds. Hunting was an integral part of frontier life, but was primarily viewed as
a
matter of subsistence rather than identity. It was in a post frontier era that the mythos of hunting
was
seized upon in the popular imagination and such democratic legends as those of Daniel Boone,
Davy
Crockett, Meriwether Lewis, and Native American cultures as the basis for America's sports
hunters
assuming a mantle of hunting oriented stewardships over the land and the wildlife. From John
Smith
to Theodore Roosevelt, what emerged in the 20th Century was a rich legacy of imagery and lore
that gave rise to today's widely held, middle-class ideas about American hunting rights, privileges,
and mores.
Wilderness Survivor's Guide
Stan Hamper
Schroeder Publishing
PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1574322699 $12.95 collectorbooks.com
Filled with black-and-white sketches depicting its descriptions of types of fishhooks, edible and
poisonous plants, techniques for building a fire and much more, Wilderness Survivor's Guide: A
Manual Of Basic Survival Techniques is a superbly presented primer to life in the outdoors.
Written
in easily understandable language accessible to the lay reader Wilderness Survivor's Guide is a
treasure trove of fascinating information for campers, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and armchair
travelers alike.
Tuna
Capt. Bill Smith
Burford Books
Box 388, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1-58080-082-3 $30.00 burfordbooks.com
Anglers who enjoy sports fishing in general and tuna in particular will welcome this practical
guide
to the sport, which covers tackle and techniques useful for fishing for tuna in all kinds of
conditions.
Species identification, anchor retrieval methods, and trolling, chunking and chumming tips alike
pack
this practical guide which includes a color display of tuna paintings by Ron Pittard.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Accused By Facet-Eyes
C. B. Don
Sterling Ter Libra
18032-C Lemon Drive, PMB 625, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
0967008468 $18.75 1-714-779-2070
Accused By Facet-Eyes is the memorable science-fiction novel of humanity called to account for
their depredations upon planet earth by the insect like Magi Queendom. A fantastic,
mind-numbing
journey through a world of alien perceptions and multifaceted vision, Accused By Facet-Eyes
creates an amazing, captivating world that is unlike our own and yet all too close. C. B. Don is an
original and superbly skilled storyteller who blends science fiction, fantasy, and environmental
elements into one of those works of speculative fiction so easy to pick up and so difficult to put
down.
Behind Time
Lynn Abbey
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-441-00831-3 $6.50 1-800-847-5515
Emma is struggling to save her mother, who has fallen into a coma, though the use of her psychic
powers as she accesses a world which Eleanor introduced her to, which has consumed her
mother.
As she travels between worlds she becomes increasingly involved in a handsome man's life and in
a
world frequented by supernatural forces. A haunting, multi-faceted story powered by strong
characterization.
Immortal
D. E. Davidson
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738842583 $16.00 www.xlibris.com
Donald Davidson's Immortal: The Linking Of Souls is an horrific fantasy novel of murder,
vengeance, and demonic invasion. When Jeremy Wheeler avenges the brutal murder of his family,
he
unknowingly facilitates the plot of an immortal demon king to subjugate and rule the world. He
must
battle and risk all to set things right, else the Earth will be lost in blood and chaos for eternity. A
gripping supernatural thriller, Immortal belongs to that class of horror fantasy that is so easy to
pick
up and so hard to put down!
The Cornelius Quartet
Michael Moorcock
Four Walls Eight Windows
39 West 14th St. #503, NY, NY 10011
1-56858-183-1 $22.00 www.4w8w.com
The Cornelius Quartet provides under one cover the uncensored saga of Jerry Cornelius, a time
traveling hero figure whose antics have earned him the title of the first 'cyberpunk hero' in science
fiction. These racy tales of an immoral adventurer will hold appeal for a wide audience; especially
for
newcomers who will find the tales easy to absorb under one cover.
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
Martin Greenberg and Larry Segriff's Past Imperfect (0-7564-0012-0, $6.99) provides a strong,
involving collection of short stories all centered around time travel, paradoxes, and alternative
worlds created by time travel. From a scientist with a time machine who finds himself stealing his
own invention to visitors who intend to observe the past with an eye to changing it, this gathers
some top name writers (Diane Duane, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and more) and provides original tales.
John Marco's Eyes Of God (0047-3, $24.95) tells of a new young king determined to bring peace
to
his war-torn kingdom. Loyalties, strong friendships, and romance entwine in this well-done story
of
a fantasy kingdom undergoing change.
ROC
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515
Fans of alternative history science fiction stories will delight in S.M. Stirling's Peshwar Lancers
(0-451-45848-6, $23.95), set in the mid-1870s and telling of comets which hit earth, change the
world's climate, and transform civilization. This tells of one man's pivotal role in changing his
world. Perhaps the most captivating science fiction read of recent months is Syne Mitchell's
Technogenesis (45864-8, $6.99), which tells of a near-future society connected full-time with one
another. When data miner Jasmine becomes disconnected from the network, she uncovers some
disturbing truths in this tense thriller which holds many unexpected twists and turns. An
exceptional story.
The Gaming Shelf
Land Of The Damned One: Chaos Lands
Bill Coffin
Palladium Books
12455 Universal Dr., Taylor, MI 48180
1574570595 $20.95 palladiumbooks.com
Now in a revised and expanded second edition, Bill Coffin's Land Of The Damned One: Chaos
Lands is the latest addition to the growing library of Palladium Books' superb gaming universe.
The
Gods of Light created the "land of the damned" to seal away from the world the Minions of
Darkness that had once been in service to the near mythic Old Ones. To gain entry to these
forbidden lands, players must pass over the Northern Mountains, a place beset by demons and
monsters, and littered with the bones of those who failed their attempts to cross over peaks higher
than Earth's tallest mountain range. Then there is the Great Rift and the Land of the Damned
itself.
Players are provided with invaluable information on the Northern Mountains and their attendant
legends, mysteries, and dangers; The Great Rift which divides the Land of the Damned and leads
to
the pits of Hades; the Tristine Chronicles and history of the region; more than a dozen new
monsters
to augment old favorites; more than a dozen new infernal supernatural fiends; as well as more
than
two hundred adventure hooks and ideas. Land Of The Damned One: Chaos Lands is an
enthusiastically recommended contribution to the player reference shelf and a splendidly crafted
contribution to the Palladium Megaverse.
Avid chess players who want to learn new strategies will relish the Everyman Chess titles from
Globe Pequot Press. These outlines of routines for winning games. Byron Jacobs and Jonathan
Tait's
Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1-85744-286-5, $19.95) tells how to start an attack sequence from the
very
first move, defeating common chess defenses even by masters. Basic elements and choices receive
in-depth coverage. Byron Jacobs' French Classical (232-6, $19.95) tells of a strategy which leads
to
unbalanced positions for both master players and club players. Variations on themes and full
coverages of basic elements for both sides are included. The more general Mastering The
Endgame
by Glenn Flear (233-4) and Angus Dunnington's Mastering The Middlegame (228-8, $19.95 each)
are certain to appeal to a wider audience of players who may not be master chess players, but who
still want to improve their tactics and positional plays. Chapters for each covers key ideas in
strategy
for both elements of playing.
The American History
Shelf
Tell It To The Future
Francine R. Cefola & Bobbi R. Madry
Golden Quill Press
159 Route 304, Bardonia, N.Y. 10954
0967625688 $16.95 1-845-627-0386
Tell It To The Future: Have I Got A Story For You About The Twentieth Century is a special
anthology of short nonfiction historical stories that embody the nature of life in America across
the
decades of the twentieth century. Collaboratively edited by Francine Ceforla and Bobbi Madry the
stories in this superbly presented anthology are written by various authors ranging in age from 18
to
93, and contain a common theme of learning, humanity, and transcendence that carries the
emotional
momentum of the book all throughout. An enjoyable and memorable collection, Tell It To The
Future is a strongly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library American
history reading lists and reference collections.
The Mythical West
Richard W. Slatta
ABC-CLIO
130 Cremona Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
1576071510 $75.00 1-800-368-6868
College-level or reference collections strong in Western lore and American history will want to
consider The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia Of Legend, Lore, And Popular Culture, a basic
and
comprehensive reference to the popular myths about the West, from cultural concerns to images
of
famous figures, Native Americans, and favorite notions about Western culture. Each entry
receives a
good amount of reference information, with biographies holding many insights.
Nothing To Fear
Hugh Gregory Gallagher
Vandamere Press
Box 17446, Clearwater, FL 33762
0-918339-56-1 $26.95 1-800-551-7776
It's hard to peg the readership of Nothing To Fear, which presents a new photo-biography of
FDR:
any studying Presidential history and biographies however will appreciate this collection of over a
hundred photos and an accompanying narrative meant to shed light on FDR's life and
achievements.
An unusually lively narrative style makes the information a good read and is recommended for
students of 20th Century American history in general, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt presidency in
particular.
Log Cabin Pioneers
Wayne Erbsen
Native Ground Music, Inc.
109 Bell Rd., Asheville, NC 28805-1521
1883206367 $12.95 1-800-752-2656
In Log Cabin Pioneers: Stories, Songs & Sayings, author Wayne Erbsen takes the reading along
on
his personal journey of finding and restoring an historic log cabin. There the reader is treated to
authentic pioneers yarns of such log cabine pioneer notables as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone,
as
well as tales of bear hunting, moonshine, even advice on how to buy a mule! Then there are the
songs sung by our pioneer forebears, and such pioneer staples as house raising, log hewing,
husking
bees, frontier remedies for ailments, superstitions, romantic advice, and an old-fashion barn dance.
The entertaining and informative text is enhanced with 143 vintage photos, along with the words
and
music to nineteen pioneer era songs. Log Cabin Pioneers is a unique and wonderful addition to
any
personal, school, or community library American history collection.
Courthouses Of California
Ray McDevitt, et.al
Heyday Books
Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709
1-890771-49-X $50.00 heydaybooks.com
Courthouses Of California arrived too late for holiday mention but will enjoy a year-round
audience,
from library collections specializing in California history to those interested in the state's
architecture
in general and the rise of California courthouses in particular. The tour is organized by county and
covers the entire state, picking the finer of California's older courthouses and providing surveys of
its history, restorations, and events which have taken place within its walls. Fine black and white
photos throughout.
Las Colinas
Gary N. Bourland
HappyMe Publishing
1450 Preston Forest Square, Suite 203, Dallas, Texas 75230
0960935037 $22.95 www.happyme.com
Las Colinas: The Inside Story Of America's Premier Urban Development is the true story of an
incredible private community. Since over 1000 corporations reside in Las Colinas, many people
mistakenly believe that it is a city. Las Colinas was in fact financed in the 1970s by millionaire
Texas
rancher Ben H. Carpenter. The real estate crash of 1986 left the rancher eventually evicted from
his
former property. The history of Las Colinas is filled with turbulence, debt, an overburdened utility
district, and unusual features galore. A most intriguing study and a highly recommended addition
to
academic and community library 20th Century American history and urban development studies
reading lists and reference collections.
Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges
Benjamin D. Evans & June R. Evans
University of Pittsburgh Press
Eureka Bldg., 5th fl., Pittsburgh PA 15260
0822957647 $19.95 1-800-666-2211
Wooden covered bridges are found all over the American northeast. The first covered bridge built
in
the United States was over the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania still remains the
state with the most surviving covered bridges in the country. Now in a completely updated and
expanded second edition, Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges: A Complete Guide is the collaborative
effort of Benjamin and June Evans. Criss-crossing the length and breadth of Pennsylvania, the
authors visited every one of the 221 remaining covered bridges in the summer of 2000, taking
new
photographs and noting changes that had taken place since 1993 -- the year they published their
guidebook's first edition. An indispensable guide for anyone wanting to tour these historical
structures, Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges is superbly illustrated with color photographs of each
bridge, while the text provides location and historical data, along with a succinct one paragraph
description.
Hard Water
Kate Foss-Mollan
Purdue University Press
1207 South Campus Courts - E., West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1207
1557531951 $36.95 1-800-933-9637
Hard Water: Politics And Water Supply In Milwaukee, 1870-1995 by educator and urban studies
specialist Kate Foss-Mollan is the documented and historical account of the water supply of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Foss-Mollan blends urban history, technology, biology, research, and
political science into a remarkably intriguing and informative saga. From conflicts over supplying
poor neighborhoods to partisan debates regarding the necessity of a filtration plant, Hard Water
spans over a century with an eye-opening account of the wrangling, machinations, and more all
about a seemingly simple drink of water. Very highly recommended for American urban studies
reading lists.
Islands Of Maine
Bill Caldwell
Down East Books
PO Box 679, Camden, ME 04843
0892725370 $16.95 1-800-766-1670
What was one day to become the United States of America began with the first European
explorers
arriving on the islands off the Maine coast in their search for a passage to Cathay and East Indian
wealth, and continuing with small European fishing boats arriving to ply the waters off the coast
of
Maine. In Islands Of Maine: Where America Really Began, the late newspaper columnist Bill
Caldwell examines the original Mainers, the Native Americans. Then surveys the first European
settlements, founded long before the colony at Jamestown or the arrival of the Mayflower
Pilgrims.
Rich in lively anecdotes, and ranging from Casco Bay to Penobscot Bay, Caldwell reveals the
islands
as the first settlers saw them and how these islands transformed into flourishing trade hubs, fishing
harbors, and tourist destinations. From the Vikings of a thousand years ago down to life in the
1980s, Islands Of Maine is a fascinating, informative, enthusiastically recommended regional
American history.
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
Elements Of Creation, 3rd Edition
Bruce Luther
Biographical Publishing Company
35 Clark Hill Rd Prospect CT 06712-1011
1929882173 $9.50 www.metarev.com
Both a seer and an artist, Bruce Luther's Elements Of Creation is a fascinating and engaging
autobiographical memoir, presenting a journey of circles -- of his discovering the cycles that
embody
life, space, time, thought, and death. Seemingly conflicting choices beckon at every turn, testing
the
human ability to remember the right path. A soulful and moving metaphysical presentation of the
author's own life, Elements Of Creation is highly recommended, challenging, insightful
reading.
New Daughters Of The Oracle
Virginia Adair
New Paradigm Books
22783 South State Road 7, Suite 97, Boca Raton, FL 33428
1892138034 $16.95 www.newpara.com
New Daughters Of The Oracle: The Return Of Female Prophetic Power In Our Time is drawn
from
Virginia Adair's worldwide trip to learn as much as she could about people, especially women,
who
profess to be psychic. Filled with condensed interviews, exotic practices, and human experience in
such varied nations as Italy, England, Hong Kong, Greece, and much more, Highly recommended
for women's studies, metaphysical studies, and alternative medicine reading lists and reference
collections, New Daughters Of The Oracle is an eye-opening look at the intercultural belief in
human
psychic powers and those who claim to practice this gift.
In Search Of Lemuria
Mark R. Williams
Golden Era Books
Box 5603, San Mateo, CA 94402-0603
0970696906 $21.95 GoldenEraBooks.com
In Search Of Lemuria: The Lost Pacific Continent In Legend, Myth And Imagination by
journalist,
editor, and freelance writer Mark Williams is a serious and fascinating look at the lost continent of
Lemuria as reflected in the mythologies of Hindus, Australian Aborigines, Polynesians and
American
Indians. As mystical as Atlantis yet far less well-known, Lemuria's very existence is presented as
an
open question, and addressed in a thoughtful and well-reasoned discourse. A fascinating and
spiritual treatise that embraces metaphysical understanding as well as that of hard science, In
Search
Of Lemuria is enthusiastically recommended to students of mythology, metaphysics, and
paleoarchaeology.
Tutankhamun Prophecies
Maurice Cotterell
Bear & Company
c/o Inner Traditions
Box 388, Rochester, VT 05767-0388
1879181703 $20.00 1-800-246-8648
Tutankhamun Prophecies reveals the sacred secret of the Maya, Egyptians and Freemasons, using
the author's background as a scientist and mathematician to decipher the code of the ancients.
Knowledge of science and important connections between solar patterns and human destiny
helped
early groups achieve spiritual enlightenment: this explores these links and how groups have used
them.
Egyptian Divinities
Moustafa Gadalla
Tehuti Research Foundation
Box 39406, Greensboro, NC 27438-9406
1931446040 $8.95 www.egypt-tehuti.org
In Egyptian Divinities: The All Who Are The One, historian and Egyptologist Moustafa Gadalla
surveys eighty Egyptian gods and goddesses to reveal how they interact to maintain the universe
and
the human being with the context of an antiquarian Egyptian theology. Westerners will find
Gadalla's
observations on the Egyptian concepts of monotheism and animal symbolism as fascinating and
informative as they are insightful and iconoclastic. Egyptian theology was sophisticated and, in
fact,
an expression of monotheistic mysticism. A meticulously presented, ground breaking work of
impeccable and original scholarship, Egyptian Divinities is enthusiastically recommended reading
for
students of Egyptology, metaphysics, and the history of monotheistic religion.
Llewellyn Publications
Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
www.llewellyn.com
Four very different new arrivals from this publisher provide a host of fine new topics and
considerations for readers of new age spirituality. Gary Cantrell's Wiccan Beliefs & Practices
(1-56718-112-0, $14.95) covers the basic tenants of modern Wicca, whether practicing as solitary
witch or with a small coven. The book's authored by a Wiccan High Priest and covers ethics,
codes,
how to develop personal spells and rituals, and the legal protection of Wicca as a religion: all
topics
seldom covered in competing titles. Maria Kay Simms' A Time For Magick (622-X, $12.95)
covers
the basics of astrology, planetary signs and how they apply to rituals of spellworking. From hour
tables and how to use them to interpreting an astrological calendar, this is packed with insights.
Nick
Farrell's Making Talismans (0738700045, $14.95) covers both the history of talismans and how to
draw,
make, and destroy talismans. Included also are how to test a talisman to be certain it works and
how
to use one to bring about change. Elaine Mercado's Grave's End (0003-7, $12.95) is certain to
fascinate beyond new age readers: it provides a true ghost story of the author's personal encounter
with a Brooklyn haunted house. Hans Holzer becomes involved as the family uncover the house
secrets which have led to the haunting. Fascinating reading on paranormal experiences.
The Social Issues Shelf
Medicare's Midlife Crisis
Sue Blevins
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20001
1-930865-08-2 $16.95 1-800-767-1241
Proposed Medicare 'reforms' will hurt seniors and consumers alike: Medicare's Midlife Crisis tells
how Medicare should be restructured to help reduce the impact of change on those who need it
most. Medicare's growth, Blevins argues, has forced seniors into restrictive health choices and has
raised issues of privacy. Issues of freedom of choice for seniors come into play as Blevins
examples
the problems of a single-payer government healthcare system.
The New World Of Welfare
Rebecca M. Blank & Ron Haskins, eds.
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2188
0815710119 $22.95 1-800-275-1447
In The New World Of Welfare, Rebecca Blank (dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public
Policy,
University of Michigan) and Ron Haskins (senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a senior
consultant at the Annie E. Casey Foundation) effectively collaborate to compile and present an
anthology of commentaries by a diverse group of welfare experts, both library and conservative,
academic and nonacademic, to examine the political, cultural, and social issues arising from
governmental approaches to contemporary welfare reform. The New World Of Welfare is an
invaluable and much appreciated contribution to the on-going municipal, state and national
debates
on efforts to redesign and implement effective welfare and "workfare" programs.
Enemies Within
Robert Alan Goldberg
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040
0-300-09000-5 $29.95 1-800-987-7323
This survey of conspiracy ideas in modern America doesn't begin with the usual contention that
those who believe in conspiracies are mentally ill: it considers the impact of conspiracy thinking in
American life and politics throughout American history, considering the underlying ideas which
nurture a belief in diabolical forces. Any studying American society and social influences will find
Enemies Within an essential consideration.
Terrorism
Lawrence J. Hogan
Amlex, Inc.
PO Box 3495, Frederick, MD 21705-3495
0965917452 $49.95 1-800-327-4212
Ably edited by Lawrence Hogan, Terrorism: Defensive Strategies For Individuals, Companies
And
Governments is a sober, serious, and highly analytical survey of the worldwide threat of terrorism,
its various manifestations, history, and trends, with numerous indexes focusing on terrorist
activity
in different locations around the globe. Critical, meticulous, and filled with straight no-nonsense
information by knowledgeable contributors, Terrorism is a essential reading for everyone trying to
better understand this very real and dangerous threat and a highly recommended acquisition for
corporate, governmental and public library reference collections.
Nickel And Dimed
Barbara Ehrenreich
Metropolitan Books
c/o Henry Holt & Company
115 West 18th Street, NY, NY 10011
0805063889 $23.00, 1-888-330-8477
Barbara Ehrenrich is an essayist and social critic who determined to reveal what it was like to be a
member of the working poor. An estimated 12 million women were pushed into the labor market
by
welfare reforms in the 1990s. Ehrenreich has done a remarkable and unique work of personal
journalism to find out just how such women were going to survive on the wages of the
unskilled--at
$6 to $7 an hour -- only half of what is considered a living wage. To research her subject she
became a waitress in Florida, a cleaning woman and nursing home assistant in Maine, a Wal-Mart
clerk in Minnesota. She experienced life as a member of the "working poor" -- right down to the
manditory urine test. The result was her debunking of the notion that there would be positive
psychological effects in just getting out of the house, as well as such unintended consequences as
swiftly rising rents, workers taking as many days off the job as they can, and a chronic
infringement
of civil liberties as this unskilled and semi-skilled workforce are managed (perhaps it should be
mis-managed) by their employers. Written with both wit and candor,Nickel And Dimed: On (Not)
Getting By in America is a terrific and insightful read. It is also available in paperback.
Breaking Gridlock
Jim Motavalli
Sierra Club Books
85 - 2nd St., San Francisco CA 94105
1-57805-039-1 $23.00 1-800-726-0600
In the face of increasingly long and difficult commutes and rocketing gas prices comes a title
which
explores not one but a range of viable options for transportation. Introductory chapters examine
the
state of the U.S. transportation system and introduces the technology and choices which can help
re-create systems for the future. Examinations of the nation's most congested suburbs and cities
provide critiques and suggested models for future transportation alternatives. An important
guide.
The Business Shelf
Good To Great
Jim Collins
HarperBusiness
10 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022-5299
0066620996 $27.50, 1-800-242-7737
Why some companies thrive and others do not is the core theme of Jim Collins' Good To Great:
Why Some Companies Make The Leap... And Others Don't. Collins and his team of researchers
surveyed 1,435 companies, looking for those that made substantial improvements in their
performance over time. They refined their list to eleven corporations (including Fannie Mae,
Gillette,
Walgreens, and Wells Fargo) and in the process discovered common traits that challenged many
of
the conventional notions of what goes into the forumula for corporate success. Collins and his
associates found that the corporate transition from good to great doesn't require a high-profile
CEO,
the latest technology, innovative change management, or even a fine-tuned business strategy. At
the
core of those rare and truly great companies was a corporate culture that rigorously found and
promoted disciplined people to think and act in a disciplined manner. Profusely illustrated with
dozens of stories and examples from both the great and not so great, Collins offers well-reasoned
recommendations for others seeking to achieve excellence in their corporate performance
regardless
of its size or fields of endeavor. Also available as an in abridged audiocassette and CD
formats.
New Office Professional's Handbook
American Heritage Dictionaries Editors
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116
0-618-03608-3 $22.00 1-800-225-3362
This fourth updated edition of a classic reflects ongoing changes in technology and business
management, providing an important tool for modern offices and home business users alike. From
a
comprehensive coverage of modern office procedures and Internet resources to advice on
conducting meetings and using basic accounting programs, this is packed with practical tips.
Web Savvy For Small Business
Peggi Ridgway
Wordpix Solutions
Box 218, Buena Park, CA 90621-0218
096358362X $15.95 wordpix.com/Savvy
Web Savvy For Small Business by web designer and content writer Peggi Ridgway is a concise,
easy-to-read, practical guide to creating a do-it-yourself, professional-quality web site for a small
business. From selecting the right web design firm to promoting one's website and page
presentation
tips, Web Savvy For Small Business is the perfect introduction for any entrepreneur wanting to
benefit from cheap and easy internet promotion.
Top 10 Traits Of Silicon Valley Dynamos
Joan Clout-Kruse
Dunhill Publishing
18340 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, CA 95476
1931501149 $12.95 http://www.dunhillpublishing.com
Written by an expert on corporate management and self-actualization, Top 10 Traits Of Silicon
Valley Dynamos by Joan Clout-Kruse is a collection of turbo-charged stories about the Silicon
Valley entrepreneurs and professionals who survived the cutthroat corporate world and achieved
a
dream to be rightfully proud of. Filled with activities to improve oneself and build confidence,
Top
10 Traits Of Silicon Valley Dynamos is an insightful, useful, business "self-help" book, as well as
an
engaging journal of entrepreneurial success. An energetic and inspiring business book for the Fast
World of the twenty-first century!
Fish!
Stephen C. Lundin, et al.
Hyperion
77 West 66th Street, NY, NY 10023-6298
0786866020 $19.95, 1-800-759-0190
A manager's guide to morale boosting in the workplace, Fish! A Remarkable Way To Boost
Morale
And Improve Results is another excellent management parable by the collaborative team of
Stephen
C. Lundin, Harry Paul and John Christensen, and draws from the fun-loving fishmongers at
Seattle's
Pike Place Market for its material. Recently widowed and mother of two, Mary Jane Ramirez is
asked to engineer a turnaround of her company's troubled operations department, described as a
"toxic energy dump." Most reasonable managerial heads would cut their losses and move on. But
Mary Jane takes up the challenge with the help of head fishmonger Lonnie. Fish! (based on a
popular corporate education video) was written to help corporate employees find their way
creating
and maintaining pleasant and productive workplace. Effective motivational management
techniques
are deftly embedded in an entertaining and engaging read. Also available in large print and audio
download formats.
The Death Of 20th Century Selling
Dan Seidman
Sales Autopsy
190 E. Dundee Rd., Barrington, IL 60010
0971291101 $18.95 1-877-613-7355
The Death Of 20th Century Selling: 50 Hilarious Sales Blunders And How You Can Profit From
Them is far more than an just another amusing collection of anecdotes about prospective sales
gone
bad. Expert sales speaker and trainer Dan Seidman describes in fascinating detail how the
Information Age has made buyers better educated than ever -- meaning that the old selling
techniques from the 1980's and earlier are no longer effective against modern-day executives, who
have already experienced strategies like the "Porcupine Close" countless times, and indeed, see
what
used to be the standard sales practice as manipulative or worse. The Death Of 20th Century
Selling
analyzes fifty sales blunders with a careful, searching "post-mortem" that dissects exactly what
went
wrong and how the salesperson might have avoided disaster. In addition, tips on reading body
language, structuring a system, and especially dealing with sales partners and co-workers make
for
an indispensable reference. Written in open, frank, clearly understandable, no-nonsense layman's
language, The Death Of 20th Century Selling is an absolute, unequivocal "must-read" for anyone
and everyone in the business of sales, and makes for fascinating, uproarious, and utterly addictive
reading for just about everyone else.
The Power Of Positive Thinking In Business
Scott W. Ventrella
The Free Press
1230 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
0743212371 $24.00 www.simonsays.com
Scott Ventrella's The Power Of Positive Thinking In Business: 10 Traits For Maximum Results
was
written as an antidote to the gossip, griping, and negative impediments to team effort that
undermines productivity and costs U.S. companies about three billion dollars a year, according to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When the bottom line suffers from negative thinking, so do all the
countless individuals who depend upon the business in question. The Power Of Positive Thinking
In
Business is a careful, easy to understand guide to adopting a healthy, optimistic attitude for
positive
action, as well as successful payoffs. From stimulating creativity to fostering an environment of
trust, The Power Of Positive Thinking In Business is an excellent reference for increasing
workplace
productivity, and ultimately, saving a great deal of money.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
1-800-250-5308
Sheila Mello's Customer-Centric Product Definition (0-8144-0668-8, $34.95) provides the key to
superior product development, telling how to understand customer problems with a product
before
the item is on the market. This creates a definition strategy for understanding and meeting
customer-based demands, showing companies how to create and market products which meet real
needs. Lawrence MacGregor Serven's End Of Office Politics As Usual (0664-5, $24.95) provides
a
strategy for creating a more productive organization, taking the unusual approach of considering
the
perpetrator's point of view in motives and actions which have undermined efforts of co-workers
and
companies alike. These cases are becoming more common, and this book shows managers how to
identify the conditions under which they blossom. Al Cooke's Seven Steps To A Successful
Business
Plan (0-8144-0648-3, $90.00) tells how business owners can connect strategic plans to a
company's
daily operations challenges. There are plenty of books on business planning on the market today;
but
this tells how to create more realistic plans which involve the entire staff and fit in with the
realities
of a business's operations.
At Work With Thomas Edison
Blaine McCormick
Entrepreneur Press
2445 McCabe Way Irvine CA 92614-6244
1891984357 $16.95 smallbizbooks.com
At Work With Thomas Edison: 10 Business Lessons From Ame4rica's Greatest Innovator by
Blaine
McCormick (management professor at the Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University) is a
savvy presentation of ten crucial business lessons from America's greatest inventor. A an astute
businessman as well as a famed inventor and creator of the world's first research and development
(R&D) operation, Thomas Edison's management techniques helped him incorporate over 100
businesses and contain much wisdom to remember in today's modern world. Innovative,
inspirational, and motivational reading.
First, Break All the Rules
Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman
Simon & Schuster
1230 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
0684852861 $25.00, 1-800-223-2336
Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman are consultants for the Gallup organization and, based on
80,000 interviews offer sound and persuasive conclusions about what makes for great managers in
First, Break All The Rules: What The World's Greatest Managers Do Differently. They expose
the
fallacies of standard management thinking and in seven chapters, debunk some dearly held notions
about management, such as "treat people as you like to be treated"; "people are capable of almost
anything"; and "a manager's role is diminishing in today's economy." Icononclastic, challenging,
articulate, innovative, and at times inspiring, First, Break All The Rules is enthusiastically
recommended reading for business students, entrpreneurs, managers, corporate officers, and
CEOs.
It is also available in paperback, and in an abridged Audio Cassete and Audio CD format.
Dearborn Publishers
155 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
1-800-621-9621
Two fine titles provide excellent advanced business books for CEOs and managers of medium to
larger companies. Bette Price and George Ritcheske's True Leaders (0-7931-4826-X, $25.00)
explores how exceptional CEOs and company presidents make a different by building people and
profits. Chapters show how leadership is taught and achieved and provide plenty of case history
examples. John Caslione and Andrew Thomas' Global Manifest Destiny (4502-3, $27.00) tells
how
to grow a business in an economy which is increasingly including world trade. What constitutes a
truly global business operation and how to take advantage of the economic blending of peoples
and
operations around the world makes for a title which identifies key characteristics of leading global
companies.
Bootstrap
Kenneth L. Hess
S-Curve Press
P.O. Box 5038, Carmel, CA 93921
0971187304 $24.95 1-415-383-4878
Kenneth Hess was the founder and President of Banner Blue Software which he took from a raw
"bootstrap" startup and build it into an established company with a multimillion dollar annual sales
record. Bootstrap: Lessons Learned Building A Successful Company From Scratch is the author's
true story of successfully creating his viable business from scratch. Filled with risks, rewards,
lessons
learned the hard way and the fruits of up-close and personal inspiration, Bootstrap is an inspiring
read filled with the wisdom that comes from earned experience. Strongly recommended reading
for
all entrepreneurs aspiring towards achieving corporate success with their own business
enterprises,
regardless of services furnished or products produced.
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton
The Free Press
1230 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
0743201140 $26.00, 1-800-223-2336
In Now, Discover Your Strengths, readers learn how to identify and develop their skills and
talents,
as well as those of your employees. Effectively managing behavior, our own as well as that of
others, is an extraordinarily complex task, but the mastery of which is an essential prerequiste for
success in the workplace. Now, Discover Your Strengths proposes a new and somewhat radical
approach as Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton place their focus upon the enhancing of
people's strengths rather than eliminating their weaknesses. The authors articulately describe
thirty-four positive personality themes (included "Achiever", "Developer", "Learner", and
"Maximizer") while clearly explaing how to build what they called a "strengths-based
organization"
through capitalizing on the fact that such traits are already present within ourselves and those we
are
responsible for which we have a management responsibility. It is also available in abridged Audio
Cassette and Audio CD formats.
The Money/Finance Shelf
How Much Is Enough?
Pamela York Klainer
Basic Books
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0-465-03748-8 $26.00 1-800-242-7737
Relationships to money define how we live our lives, yet often are not fully understood. Pamela
Klainer's How Much Is Enough? is the first money book which advocates the need to understand
what money means personally, before setting goals to achieve it. Chapters show how to analyze
perceptions about money, comfort, and what money will bring.
Sell It By Owner & Save
Michael M. Kloian
How To Publishing
P.O. Box 53, Howard City, MI 49329
0970734603 $19.95 1-888-725-1988
Sell It By Owner & Save is a practical, straightforward guide to selling a home without a broker.
Accessibly written by a professional broker in down-to-earth, layman's language, Sell It By Owner
&
Save covers each step of the sale in clear detail. Sell It By Owner & Save is a superbly presented
"how to" primer for anyone who is considering selling their home, whether they want to enlist the
aid of a broker or not!
Buying Stocks Is Child's Play
Sandra M. McWhorter
1st Books Library
2511 W. 3rd St., Bloomington, IN 47404
0759631824 $12.42 www.1stbooks.com
In Buying Stocks Is Child's Play, author Sandra McWhorter draws upon her thirty years of
experience of teaching investment principles and practices in small group settings to create an
easy-to-read, articulate and intelligible primer to the stock market. It's divided into three parts.
Part I
covers the history of Wall Street and step-by-step instructions to begin investing; part II is about
the
histories of the most established and famous stocks such as those of McDonald's and Coca-Cola;
and part III is filled with definitions, web site addresses and suggested readings for advanced
study.
Very highly recommended for the non-specialist general reader with little or no previous
experience
with the stock market, the information in McWhorter's Buying Stocks Is Child's Play must be
carefully read through before making the decision to invest sizeable fortunes in a fluctuating
market!
Credit Repair
Robin Leonard & Deanne Loonin, Attys.
Nolo Press
950 Parker St., Berkeley, CA 94710
0-87337-759-9 $21.99 www.nolo.com
A bad credit history doesn't necessarily mean being locked out of the credit market, as this 5th
edition of Credit Repair demonstrates. Chapters tell how to get out of debt, avoid getting back
into
debt, and how to clean up a poor credit record, replacing it with a good one. Chapters not only
reveal how to repair and regain lost credit; they teach the foundations of good money
management
skills.
The Winning Portfolio
Paul B. Farrell
Bloomberg Press
P.O. Box 888, Princeton, NJ 08542-0888
1576600718 $15.95 www.bloomberg.com
The Winning Portfolio: Choosing Your 10 Best Mutual Funds is an excellent guide to mutual find
investing and ideally suited to the informational and strategic planning needs of the novice
investor.
Written by CBS MarketWatch's dean of funds Paul Farrell, The Winning Portfolio aptly presents
how best to choose between the top 100 mutual funds and create a diversified, solid portfolio that
will effectively put your money to work for you. Written in clear, easily understandable language
for
new investors and long-time market veterans alike, The Winning Portfolio is a must-read for
everyone putting a sizeable chunk of their financial well-being into the mutual fund market.
The Road To Wealth
Suze Orman
Riverhead Books
c/o Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
1573221813 $29.95, 1-800-847-5515
The Road To Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide To Your Money--Everything You Need To Know
In Good And Bad Times is an impressive, encyclopedic guide to the all aspects of personal
finance
and financial planning ranging from advice on managing debt and owning a home, to making
investments and establishing a legacy. Suze Orman style is practical, definite, and highly accessible
by the non-specialist general reader. The text is layed out to be both a superbly presented and
definitive introduction and then to admirably serve as a permanent, "user friendly" reference
dealing
with common finance concerns ranging from like calculating mortgage payments to determine
nursing care reimbursements from Medic, to the pros and cons of retirement plan options. Very
highly recommended for personal and public library reference collections, The Road To Wealth is
also available in abridged Audio Cassete, Audio CD, and Audio Download formats.
The Nature/Environment Shelf
This Incomparable Land
Thomas J. Lyon
Milkweed Editions
1011 Washington Ave. S. #300, Minneapolis, MN 55415
1-57131-256-0 $18.95 1-800-520-6455
American nature writing has always attracted and supported strong writers from travelers to
literary
types. This Incomparable Land provides a history of the genre of nature writing, revising a 1988
book to provide a history of the genre and its changing forms. This takes the form of a blend of
overview accompanied by an extensive bibliography of selected and recommended nature
writings.
Fire In Sierra Nevada Forests
George E. Gruell
Mountain Press Publishing Company
Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0-87842-446-6 $20.00 1-800-234-5308
This unusual photographic interpretation of ecological changes brought about by forest fires in the
Sierra Nevada since 1849 will provide a guide which should intrigue both California residents and
any interested in forestry issues, park management or ecosystems. Chapters use historical
photographs to document changes which have taken place over the past 150 years, from early
settlements to modern times. Fire In Sierra Nevada Forests will add fuel to debates over
prescribed
fires and logging issues.
The Chesapeake
John R. Wennersten
Maryland Historical Society Press
201 W. Monument St Baltimore MD 21201
0938420755 $30.00 www.mdhs.org
The Chesapeake: An Environmental Biography by educator and political history expert John
Wennersten is the informed story of the Chesapeake Bay (also called the Crown Jewel of
Maryland)
and the Mid-Atlantic region. From its ice age origins 20,000 years ago to how its modern-day
health
reflects directly on the health of waters all over the world, The Chesapeake: An Environmental
Biography covers all that human science and history have known about this remarkable body of
water. Strongly recommended for environmental studies reading lists and reference
collections.
The Science Shelf
Corpse
Jessica Snyder Sachs
Perseus Publishing
11 Cambridge Ctr., Cambridge MA 02142
0-7382-0336-X $25.00 1-800-242-7737
The work of forensic pathologists in their attempts to accurately pinpoint causes and times of
death
are described in a history of forensics which charts the evolution of the science and the works of
twelve selected forensic entomologists as they work on their strangest cases. Science, health and
history blend in excellent expose of how bodies decay.
Transforming Matter
Trevor H. Levere
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218
0801866103 $17.95 1-800-537-5487
Transforming Matter: A History Of Chemistry From Alchemy To The Buckyball is a college-level
discourse on the history of chemistry and will serve as a fine basic introduction for any studying
the
history of science as a whole. Chapters begin with early alchemy to survey the rise of theories
about
the elements, the creation of classification systems, and relationships between scientific method
and
practices. An excellent and highly recommended introduction.
The Black Studies Shelf
A Servant's Journey
Thomas Kilgore Jr. & Jini Kilgore Ross
Judson Press
Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
0817012974 $18.00 1-800-458-3766
A Servant's Journey: The Life And Work Of Thomas Kilgore is the compelling biography of Rv.
Thomas Kilgore Jr., an African-American civil rights leader who was deeply involved in
organizing
the 1963 march on Washington. Among his other noted accomplishments are his service as an
advisor to LA mayor Tom Bradley and becoming the first African-American president of
American
Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. A Servant's Journey is a biography that speaks full testimony to
his
rich life and his deep and fervent faith in God. Highly recommended reading for students with an
interested in the American Civil Rights movement, -- and the life of a truly dedicated man of
God.
Black Livingstone
Pagan Kennedy
Viking Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-670-03036-8 $24.95 1-800-847-5515
This true-life story of a black adventurer in the 19th century Congo examines the adventures and
discoveries of one William Sheppard, an Afro-American missionary who in 1890 sailed to the
Belgian Congo and eventually became one of the most controversial human rights activists of his
time. An excellent, lively coverage.
Saving Black America
John Yancy Odom, Ph.D.
African American Images
1909 West 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643
0913543748 $22.95 1-773-445-0322
In Saving Black America: An Economic Plan For Civil Rights, consultant, educator, and civil
rights
leader John Odom addresses the very real issues of poverty and finance that directly affect
millions
of African-Americans today. Focusing in turns on the dilemma of whether Civil Rights
organizations
can accept donations from predominantly white foundations and remain focused on liberation
strategies, why and how one third of African-Americans today live below the poverty line and
what
should be done about it, and much more. An absolute must-read for every American civil rights
activist, Saving Black America not only identifies problems, it also offers solutions and blueprints
to
put in action for a better tomorrow.
The Language Studies
Shelf
Southern Tongue
Damon Bonds
Nomad Publishing
PO Box 244722, Anchorage, AK 99524
0970467133 $11.95 www. amazon.com
Southern Tongue: A Dictionary Of Southern Expressions is a compilation of more than 1300
words
and expressions commonly used throughout the Southern United States. Each entry is
authoritatively defined, including usage examples for clarity and context. The entries are presented
alphabetically in a dictionary style format, complete with headers and cross-references. Highly
recommended for students of linguistics, tourists, academicians including historians and cultural
anthropologists, tourists and travelers through the southern states, as well as novelists and
biographers seeking authenticity in their historical or regional dialogues, Southern Tongue offers
an
in-depth examination at the unique ways in which Southerners choose to express themselves.
The Civil War Studies Shelf
Making Of America: Civil War
Mary Jezer
Bluewood Books
35 S. B Stt., #202, San Mateo, CA 94401
0-912517-50-6 $6.95
Making Of America: Civil War joins others in an outstanding series of blends between history,
travelogue and reference guide to cover various aspects of the development of the United States.
A
section of the book covers parks, historic sites, museums and centers around the Civil War, while
chapters survey Civil War events and history in a lively manner.
Black Confederates
Charles Kelly Barrow, et al.
Pelican Publishing Company
P.O. Box 3110, Gretna, LA 70054
1565549376 $17.95 1-800-843-1724
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Charles Kelly Barrow, J. H. Segars, and R. B. Rosenburg,
Black Confederates is a scholarly analysis of historical evidence of those black Americans who
served the Confederacy during the Civil War. Correspondence, military records, preserved
narratives
and newspaper accounts present as clear a picture as possible of some seemingly
self-contradictory
people. Why did they fight, and in some cases, lose their lives for the South in a conflict fought to
perpetuate the institution of slavery? This question is carefully scrutinized in a historical work that
challenges commonly held precepts and brings to light an oft-overlooked side of America's
deadliest
war. Black Confederates is a welcome and fascinating addition to Black Studies and Civil War
Studies reading lists and reference collections.
Random Acts Of Kindness
David Evans, editor
Broadfoot Publishing Company
1907 Buena Vista Circle, Wilmington, NC 28411-7892
1568373929 424.95 1-910-686-9591
The American Civil War claimed the lives of more Americans that the combined causalities of
World
War I, World War II, and the Korean War. What is truly remarkable is that in this four year
period
of carnage and struggle, there were acts of kindness and compassion arising from both sides of the
conflict. Random Acts Of Kindness: True Stories Of America's Civil War is an impressive
collection
of 99 documented stories of caring and compassion both on and off the battlefield. Drawn from
printed and manuscript sources, most of these stories are eyewitness accounts written by the
soldiers
and civilians of both sides of this national conflict. Highly recommended for Civil War reading
lists
and reference collections, some of the stories are touched with humor, some with reverence and
gratitude, and all of them are inspiring and showcase the moral courage and ethical commitments
to
our selves and others in need that even the horrors of war cannot extinguish.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Practicing The Power Of Now
Eckhart Tolle
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-57731-195-7 $16.00 1-800-972-6657
Meditations, exercises and core teachings for living a better life ar set forth in a series of practices
which allows individuals to examine the spiritual sources beyond one's ego. View these pages of
advice as an inspirational survey on how to reach a deeper level of spiritual understanding.
Extreme Spirituality
Tolly Burkan
Beyond Words
20827 NW Cornell Road, #500, Hillsboro, OR 97124-9808
1-58270-064-8 $14.95
How can individuals experience a more spiritually-oriented life? By accepting the author's
challenge
to an extreme spirituality which celebrates possibilities and worth. From overcoming false fears to
living in the moment, this isn't about any one religion or movement so much as a changed way of
perceiving the world, self, and belief. Extreme Spirituality presents intriguing and
thought-provoking
exercises.
Meher Baba
Kenneth Lux
Seven Coin Press
P.O. Box 477, Spruce Head, Maine 04859
0970097409 $20.00 sevencoinpress.com
Meher Baba: Avatar Of The Tortoise is, in some ways, the story of how author and clinical
psychologist Kenneth Lux came to believe in the spiritual wisdom of Avatar Meher Baba.
Chapters
cover Meher Baba's life, the nature of Karma and how psychotherapy can be sensitive to it, and
much more. A thoughtful, moving account of true faith, Meher Baba is highly recommended
reading
for students of Eastern philosophy and spirituality in general, and the teachings and life of Meher
Baba in particular.
Critical Issues In American Religious History
Robert R. Mathisen
Baylor University Press
Texas A&M University Press, dist.
P.O. Box 97363, Waco, TX 76798
0918954797 $29.95 1-800-826-8911
Critical Issues In American Religious History: A Reader is a chronologically arranged
compendium
of documents and essays grouped into those relevant to fifteen key issues. Examples of these key
issues include "How Religious was the American Revolution?", "How did the factory and the city
influence American religion?", and "How did religion in America contribute to the rise of the civil
rights movement?" A scholarly, analytical book filled with perspectives and cross-perspectives,
Critical Issues In American Religious History is very highly recommended for anyone with a
serious
interest in learning more about the history of religion in the America experience.
Baptism Of Fire
Samuel Voight
Blue Dolphin Publishing
PO Box 8 Nevada City, CA 95959-0008
157733065X $12.95 1-800-643-0765
Baptism Of Fire: A Guide For Experiencing The Death Of Christ is based on the Samuel Voight's
personal experience of a meningitis-induced coma which occurred in 1995 and lasted for twelve
days. Voight was taken from knowing what it is like to be completely whole and in perfect
communion with God, filled with love, peace, joy, and forgiveness, and then to lose it all on the
cross. This was followed by being completely restored, healed, and brought from the tomb. His
communication with God was taken to greater heights than ever before. Written in the style of a
parable, Baptism Of Fire is mystical, original, compelling story of a spiritual descent into Voight's
innermost being. Recommended for students of spirituality and metaphysical studies.
The Bible As It Was
James L. Kugel
Harvard University Press
79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
0-674-06941-2 $22.95 1-800-448-2242
This informtive study of the Hebrew Bible provides a chapter-by-chapter analysis of some of the
most important stories of the Bible, describing how these stories were interpreted by various
peoples, how its message was understood at the time, and the origins of modern explanations. An
outstanding contrast between past and present interpretative methods.
The Christian Studies Shelf
What Faith Is Not
Mitch Finley
Sheed & Ward
30 Amberwood Pkwy, Ashland OH 44805
1580511031 $12.95 1-800-266-5564
What Faith Is Not is a book that takes a rather different and engaging approach to understanding
and appreciating the nature of faith -- by focusing upon what should not be confused with faith.
Author Mitch Finley (recipient of numerous awards including ten Catholic Press Association
Journalism and Book Awards and an Excellence in Writing Award from the American Society of
Journalists and Authors) displays his theological and linguistic skill with his deep, soul-striking
presentation of that which gives life and love true substance. What Faith Is Not is especially
recommended for Catholic readers, as well as anyone else wresting questions of personal faith
within
a Christian context.
Christianity: A Global History
David Childester
Harper San Francisco
353 Sacramento St. #500, San Francisco CA 94111-3653
0-06-251770-8 $21.00 1-800-272-7737
From the dark days of the Inquisition to widespread missionary conversion efforts around the
world,
and the manifold conflicts between the Christian Church and other world religions and
movements,
David Childester's Christianity: A Global History surveys the rich historical pagent of Christianity,
including its changing foundations, and the actions of those who operated within and outside the
Church. A lively global survey of events and beliefs.
Are Faith & Science Both Right?
Phillip T. Windolph
Minerva Publishing Co.
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2310, Miami, Florida 33131
1930493371 $14.95 minerva-press.co.uk
Phillip Windolph's Are Faith & Science Both Right? is a brand new treatise and interpretation on
faith in Jesus Christ, and how that faith should not have to conflict with modern scientific studies.
Written by a devout Catholic, who chose to be discharged from the celibate priesthood in order to
marry, Are Faith & Science Both Right? is a step toward unity and belief in truth -- that the truth
of
Science should not be pushed away any more than the truth of Faith should be. Especially
recommended for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the reconciliation of Science
and Religion.
The Literary Shelf
Lovers' Legends
Andrew Calimach
Haiduk Press
Box 1783, New Rochelle, NY 10802
0-9714686-0-5 $25.00
Lovers' Legends is the first modern work to gather Greek myths of male love and make them
available to the non-specialist general reader. Primary sources have been translated for readers of
all
ages and include well-known myths with a different focus. A fine survey of male love in early
writings.
Reading Goethe
Martin Swales and Erika Swales
Camden House
Box 41026, Rochester, NY 14604-4126
1571130950 $59.00 www.boydell.co.uk
The brilliant writtings of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, arguably the greatest writer in the
German
language, are the subject of intense and respectful study in Reading Goethe: A Critical
Introduction
To The Literary Work. Chapters thoroughly explore the creative and destructive energies in
Goethe's poetry, narrative fiction, drama, discursive writings, and his perhaps best-known
masterpiece, Faust. A superb collaboration by Martin Swales (Professor of German, University
College) and Erika Swales (CollegeLecturer in German and Fellow at King's College, Cambridge)
Reading Goethe is an invaluable companion reference that belongs on the true literati's bookshelf
next to the works of Goethe himself.
Sleeping With Cats
Marge Piercy
Morrow & Company
10 E. 53rd St., NY, NY 10022-5299
0-06-621115-8 $25.95 1-800-242-7737
In Sleeping With Cats, author Marge Piercy's reflections on her life and literature provide a warm
series of insights which will appeal to any with a prior affection for her writings. From a strained
childhood in Detroit to a series of friendships and failed relationships, chapters consider the
effects
of her life on her career and goals.
The Signorina And Other Stories
Anna Banti
Modern Language Association
26 Broadway, 3rd Floor, NY, NY 10004
0-87352-792-5 $8.95 www.mla.org
Banti was a notable Italian literary figure from the 1940s until her death in 1985: The Signorina
And
Other Stories is a collection showcasing five selected short stories, and includes representative
examples from across genres and displays her equal talents at science fiction, historical fiction,
mystery, and general fiction. An excellent representation of her works and appeal, The Signorina
And Other Stories will appeal to newcomers as well as prior fans.
Chelsea House
1974 Sproul Rd, #400 Broomall PA 19008
1-800-848-2665
These titles by Harold Bloom are meant as study guides for students; but many an adult will find
them essential for reviewing the works of these major literary figures. Stendhal (0-7910-6351-8,
$21.95) covers the novels Red And The Black and Charterhouse Of Parma, focussing on the
heros,
realism, and settings of his books. Critical insights into passages and presentation will prove
invaluable for those producing papers on these works. Edith Wharton (6349-6, $21.95) covers the
much-assigned House Of Mirth, Ethan Frome and Custom Of The Country, with notes on
passages
and technique making this excellent for study. Ken Kesey's classic One Flew Over The Cuckoo's
Nest (6339-9, $36.95) receives its own full-length critical survey with articles providing plenty of
scholarship and insights into Kesey's methods and the underlying social and political messages of
his
novel. Modern readers of E.L. Docotrow's Ragtime (5343-7, $36.95) will find this a lively
collection
of essays and discussions on one of his most controversial works, with essays examining his
unique
characterization and approach.
Fantasmas
Rob Johnson, editor
Bilingual Press
c/o Hispanic Research Center
Arizona State University
Box 872702, Tempe, Arizona 85287-2702
1931010021 $14.00 www.asu.edu/brp
Aptly edited by Rob Johnson (teacher of American literature at the University of Texas-Pan
American, South Texas Valley) Fantasmas: Supernatural Stories By Mexican American Writers is
an
impressive and wide-ranging anthology of folklore-style fantasy tales, or cuentos de fantasma.
Enhanced with an informative introduction by Kathleen Alcala, as well as being intrinsically
shocking, spooky, and rich with cultural and traditional lore, the stories comprising Fantasmas
make
for truly scary reading on a cold, dark night!
The Greenwich Village Reader
June Skinner Sawyers, editor
Cooper Square Press/NBN, dist.
150 Fifth Avenue, Suite 911, New York, NY 10011
0815411480 $35.00 1-800-462-6420
In The Greenwich Village Reader, editor, freelance writer, and publicist June Sawyers has
gathered
into a single volume a collection of writings chronicling the Greenwich Village community from
the
late 1800s down to the present day. Drawn from letters, articles, poems, novel excerpts, and
memoirs, here are found more than sixty unique voices commenting on their varied experiences.
From Henry James recalling his return to the Village years after writing "Washington Square", to
Madison Smartt Bell describing a Washington Square Heroin dealer from the 1980s, the reader is
treated to a passing parade of Greenwich Village gentry, bohemians, flappers, poets, immigrants,
musicians, radicals, and the occasional wide-eyed visitor. The Greenwich Village Reader is a
unique
and memorable literary and nostalgic testament in honor of a distinctive, dynamic, evolving
community.
Samuel Johnson As Book Reviewer
Brian Hanley
University of Delaware Press
c/o Associated University Press
440 Forsgate Dr., Cranbury, NJ 08512
0874137365 $43.50 1-609-655-4770
Samuel Johnson As Book Reviewer: A Duty To Examine The Labors Of The Learned by Brian
Hanley (Associate Professor of English, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado) is a
dedicated
and thorough critical analysis of the forty-seven book reviews that Samuel Johnson contributed to
the Gentleman's Magazine, the Literary Magazine, and the Critical Review. Each review offers
new
insights into Johnson's literate and questing mind, and the meticulous analyses bear the fruit of
painstaking study and framework reference. A new and aptly presented look at the work and
character of this notable figure, Samuel Johnson As Book Reviewer is strongly recommended
reading for anyone studying the life and times of Samuel Johnson.
The Architecture Shelf
Building A Masterpiece
Franz Schulze
Hudson Hills Press
1133 Broadway, #1301, NY, NY 10010
1555952011 $75.00 1-212-929-4994
In Building A Masterpiece: Milwaukee Art Museum, Franz Schulze (architectural historian, art
critic, and professor emeritus at Lake Forest College, Illinois) presents a superbly documented
work
of architectural triumph as he showcases the world-class Milwaukee Art Museum designed by
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava which joins the original building by Eero Saarinen. Dramatic
photography illustrates and documents the new museum structure and enhance Schulze's
informative
essay as part of an illustrated retrospective of Calatrava's architectural career. Also included are
highlights of the museum's encyclopedic collection with each color plate being accompanied by a
brief essay of its own. Building A Masterpiece is a welcome and impressive addition to any
professional or academic architectural studies reference collection.
American Architecture: A History
Leland M. Roth
Westview Press
5500 Central Ave. Boulder, CO 80301
0-8133-3661-9 $79.95 1-800-242-7737
This extensive survey of American architectural history and styles covers works from pre-historic
to
modern times, covering the major developments which affected American-built cities and towns
over
a broad period of time. From evolving regional styles to period architecture and the development
of
urban landscapes, American Architecture: A History provides chapters packed with analysis and
interpretation of American buildings and styles.
The Photography Shelf
The Past In The Present
Joan Almond
St. Ann's Press
Davidson & Choy Publicity
Box 69212, West Holllywood, CA 90069
0967174481 $65.00 stannspress.com
The Past In The Present is a superb collection of photographs taken by Joan Almond and
showcasing images as profound as they are human. Portrayed are glimpses of desert village life as
lived in such exotic locales as North Africa and India. These duo tone images are as remarkable as
they are thought provoking with their focus on the small moments which so fully represent human
experiences that are universal and ageless. The Past In The Present is a strongly recommended
addition to personal, professional and academic photography reference collections.
Arena Editions
425 Sandoval St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
http://www.arenaeditions.com
Two excellent titles are recommended picks for college-level art library holdings, covering
subjects
out of the ordinary. Edward Curtis: The Master Prints provides an excellent set of photographic
works by Curtis of early Native American peoples. These are works created especially for his
1906
exhibition and create an outstanding set of images. Antonin Kratochvil's Incognito
(1-892041-45-6,
$60.00) provides the second collection of photos by the artist who turns away from his last
Eastern
European focus to portray the entertainment industry. His black and white celebrity portraits
aren't
your usual glamour productions and capture an almost candid feeling of personality. A fine
collection.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
The Collector's Guide To Cine Cameras
John Wade
Hove Books/Voyageur Press, dist.
123 North Second Street, Stillwater MN 55082-0338
1897802188 $34.95 1-800-888-9653
The Collector's Guide To Cine Cameras by John Wade is a superbly presented guide for avid
collectors wanting to pursue their specialized hobby on a reasonable budget. Chapters include a
detailed history of cine cameras, close studies of specific cine camera types, and a thorough
directory of manufacturers. Black and white photographs throughout depict an amazing variety of
cine cameras throughout history. The Collector's Guide To Cine Cameras is a very highly
recommended, indispensable guide and reference for anyone with an interest in acquiring or
identifying a cine camera.
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420
Any who collect vintage jewelry will find Karen Edeen's Vintage Jewelry (1-57432-262-1,
$24.95) a
handy guide to noteworthy pieces, with chapters offering not just color photos of the pieces, but
showing them on models. Chapters are divided by type of jewelry and cover everything from
costume jewelry and Native American pieces to Mexican jewelry. Close-up photos are
accompanied
by values. Dan collectors have plenty of general values guides to choose from, but few provide
the
specific focus of David Spurgeon's Celebrity Dolls (243-5, $24.95), which narrows the focus to
dolls
which are reflections of popular movie and TV stars. Color photos and values are accompanied by
some history in this fine guide. Commercial Fish Decoys by Frank Baron (267-2, $29.95) may be
just the book to attract that spear fisher who 'has everything'. Many similar books have been
written
on vintage decoys: this is the first to focus on commercially-made decoys and tools and provides a
treasure trove of color photos, values and history. Roselyn Gerson's Estee Lauder Solid Perfume
Compact Collection 1967-2001 (276-1, $24.95) holds two to four color photos per page and a
fine
chronological order as it explores the Estee Lauder collection. A specialty reference which will
appeal to collectors of perfume containers.
Krause Publications
700 East State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
1-800-258-0929
This publisher's many works on collecting provide an excellent range of price guides for avid
collectors seeking both identification material and prices. Sharon Korbeck's Best Of Barbie
(0-87349-261-7, $39.95) goes beyond your usual price guide however, providing a photo journey
through over 40 years of Barbie publications and changes. From a winking 'Western' Barbie with
black hair to a black Ken with an afro, this is a splendid visual journey any Barbie doll collector
will
relish, offering something different from the values guides already on the market. The third edition
of Vincent Santelmo's Complete Encyclopedia To GI Joe (0-87341-874-3, $27.95) provides the
collector with manual to everything associated with the GI Joe action figure. Illustrated listings
are
mostly in black and white with a centerfold of color photos: new to this guide are listings of the
individual equipment packed with all the 1982-200 series issues. ToyShop's Farm Toys (257-9,
$29.95) provide a comprehensive farm toy guide, packing in over 5,000 listings and photos for
both
common and rare models. The black and white photos aid in identification. The 5th edition of
Basketball Cards (317-6, $21.95) provides collectors with a checklist of all 150,000 cards and
3,400
sets, including an autograph price guide of players and a graded card price guide. Larry Canale
and
Tuff Stuff Staff's Baseball Memorabilia Guide (267-6, $24.95) provides photos and prices for
hundreds of autographs including those of managers and announcers, along with listings of
auctions
and other memorabilia from stadiums and giveaways. An essential collector's handbook to all
kinds
of baseball collectibles. Joe Kertzman edits Knives 2002 (312-5, $22.95), which appears in its
22nd
edition to update information on custom blades and collectors. Scrimshaw, high-tech materials,
and
knifemaker guides are included in this extensive detailing of knives.
The Musicbook Shelf
Behind The Muse
Bill DeMain
Tiny Ripple Books
Box 1533, Cranberry Township PA 16066
0-9675973-2-3 $24.95
Plenty of individual titles cover pop and rock star biographies and works, but Bill DeMain's
Behind
The Muse provides an unusual compendium of insights on modern songwriters who talk about
their
works and inspirations, from Dolly Parton and Billy Joel to Jobim and Burt Bachrach and Tori
Amos. The diversity of personalities who appear side by side to share their insights makes for an
absorbing, unusual title.
The Giants Of Jazz Piano
Robert Doerschuk
Backbeat Books
600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
0879306564 $29.95 backbeatbooks.com
A bonus 11-track cd comes with this portrait of eighty-eight pioneers and players of jazz piano,
from
Jelly Roll Morton to Benny Green. Here are insights on lives, techniques, and changing
perspectives
on jazz piano styles and artistry, enhanced by the author's personal experience as a jazz pianist and
his original interviews with many of the players. Avid fans of the genre will find The Giants Of
Jazz
Piano positively absorbing.
Song & Dance
Sennett
MetroBooks
c/o Friedman/Fairfax Publishers
15 West 26th Street, NY, NY 10010
1-56799-883-6 $59.95 1-800-367-9692
Fans of Broadway musicals will find Song & Dance an outstanding blend of book and music: the
book has almost two hundred pages of history detailing the evolution of the Broadway musical
from
its 19th century roots to modern times. Over a hundred color and black and white photos are
included. Music is presented on three compact discs of music packed with examples from
different
shows, while an accompanying booklet of session notes covers all the tracks. Simply an
unbeatable
package for any fan of Broadway musical history and events.
Guide To Musicals
Rexton Bunnett, et.al.
Harper UK/Trafalgar Square
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
0-00-712268-3 $16.95 1-800-423-4525
Guide To Musicals is an in-depth history of nearly 200 musicians selects productions from late
19th
century works to Mel Brooks' The Producers. Each entry lists composer, lyricist, and major
performances. Guide To Musicals is a strongly recommended pick for followers of musicals who
want background data and recommended readings.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Information Professional's Guide To Career Development Online
Sarah Nesbitt & Rachel S. Gordon
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
1-57387-124-9 $29.50 1-800-300-9868
Internet-connected librarians who want to use the online environment to promote and advance
their
careers will find this an important guide which covers everything from creating a personal Web
page
to using electronic resume and online job services. With its chapters appealing to professionals,
this
offers many advanced tips not seen elsewhere.
Who Moved My Cheese?
Spencer Johnson
G. P. Putnam's Sons
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
0399144463 $19.95, 1-800-847-5515
In Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way To Deal With Change In Your Work And In
Your
Life, management expert Spencer Johnson offers practical, intelligible, effective techniques for
dealing with inevitable workplace changes -- through the means of a parable of two mice and two
mouse-sized humans in a maze. Depending upon one's personality and point of view, workplace
change can be a boone or a burden. The central them of Who Moved My Cheese? is that once we
perceive change as having value, then acceptance will follow. Who Moved My Cheese? is a
parable
that takes place in a maze. The point of this quickly and easily read, 94 page parable is that we as
members of a workforce have to be alert to changes changes as they affect our jobs, our
productivity, even our goals, and to be prepared to generate new ways of doing things when the
old
ways break down under the duress of marketplace factors, especially those that arrive with very
little
warning. Who Moved My Cheese? is also available in a paperback edition, audiocassette
(abridged
& unabridged), large print, and on CD-ROM.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Blood Pressure Book
Stephen Fortmann & Prudence Breitrose
Bull Publishing
Box 1377, Boulder, CO 80306
0-923521-60-7 $14.95
Any concerned about blood pressure will find Blood Pressure Book includes the latest new
research
and treatment methods, including new approaches to self-help. From effects of exercise, weight
and
diet to learning stress reduction techniques, this provides excellent insights on the causes and
control
of high blood pressure.
Abnormal Pap Smears
Lynda Rushing & Nancy Joste, MDs
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
1573929298 $21.00 1-800-421-0351
Pap smears detect cervical cancer but there's a major difference between different types of
abnormal
pap smears, from full-blown cancers to results which are atypical yet benign. Abnormal Pap
Smears
not only helps consumers understand the differences; it also suggests lifestyle changes to reduce
the
risks of precancers and cancers.
Encyclopedia Of Allergies
Myron Lipkowitz & Tova Navarra
Facts on File
11 Penn Plaza, New York NY 10001
081604404X $66.00 1-800-322-8755
Encyclopedia Of Allergies will make an excellent reference guide not only for health libraries, but
public libraries where individuals are regularly consulting books for the latest insights.
Encyclopedia
Of Allergies appears in its second edition to update to the latest information on the various
symptoms and treatments for a variety of allergies, from exercise-induced asthma to childhood
allergies.
The Cookbook Shelf
Gourmet Cooking For Free
Bradford Angier
Willow Creek Press
PO Box 147, Minocqua WI 54548
1572234008 $14.95 1-800-850-9453
Originally published in 1970, Bradford Angier's Gourmet Cooking For Free has been brought
back
into print and showcases more than 300 unique, delicious recipes for the preparation of wild
game,
fish, and edible wild plants that can be harvest by anyone from nature's natural bounty. From
Venison Steaks with Pepper; Pheasant with Water Cress; Broiled Frog Legs; and Porcupine Stew;
to Broiled Oysters; Water Cress Sandwiches; Plantain with Vinegar Sauce; and Cold Blackberry
Soup; Gourmet Cooking For Free is an outstanding culinary reference and a highly prized
addition
to any kitchen cookbook shelf!
Curiosities Of Food
Peter Lund Simmonds
Ten Speed Press
Box 7123, Berkeley, CA 94707
1-58008-297-1 $16.95 1-800-841-2665
Curiosities Of Food survey of delicacies of different nations originally appeared in London in
1859
and here charts some obscure and notable foods from around the world for new audiences. It's
long
been out of print, so modern cooks and food fans will delight in Peter Simmonds' blend of
travelogue and observation.
Grandmothers Of Greenbush
Catherine Tripalin Murray
Greenbush...Remembered
1421 Wyldewood Dr., Madison WI 53704
0962634638 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Grandmothers Of Greenbush: Recipes And Memories Of The Old Greenbush Neighborhood
1900-1925 by Catherine Tripalin Murray is a blend of anecdotal history and recipes drawn from
the
women who lived on a 52-acre plate comprising ten blocks which formed a triangular shaped
neighborhood called Greenbush, a Madison, Wisconsin ethnic community. A very nice touch is
the
inclusion of old b/w photographs of the women, along with a brief biographical description
including
their birthplace, parentage, siblings, spouse, wedding, and children, accompanied by an anecdotal
story of their individual lives. This is paired up with these a recipe drawn from their particular
culinary expertise. From Nonna Accardo's Bread; Mama C's Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs; Salsa
Fresca Di Pomidoro a La Puttancesca; and Conchera's Garlic Sauce; to Italian Roast Loin of Pork
with Potatoes; Breaded Sirloin Steak; Ida's Delicious Noodle Pudding; and Grandma Urso's
Round
Steak, Grandmothers Of Greenbush is a unique and memorable collection, a truly fitting culinary
tribute, and simply wonderful just browsing through.
Fabulous Lo-Carb Cuisine
Ruth Glick
Light Street Press
PO Box 1233, Columbia, MD 21044-0233
0970629303 $12.95 locarbcook.com
In Fabulous Lo-Carb Cuisine, Ruth Glick presents a culinary wealth of more than a hundred easy
to
prepare recipes ideal for anyone seeking delicious, nutritious meals that are low in carbohydrates.
From Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip; Broccoli-Cauliflower-Pecan Salad; Asian Steak; and Italian
Chicken with Peppers and Onions; to Philly Cheese Steak; Mexican Stuffed Peppers; Almond
Coconut Candy; and Hazelnut Truffles, Fabulous Lo-Carb Cuisine offers a diversity of dishes that
would grace any meal and satisfy any appetite.
Clean Your Plate
San Antonio Junior Forum
c/o RFP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0961691719 $19.95 www.frpbooks.com
Clean Your Plate: Dishes For Every Occasion showcases a cornucopia of recipes suitable for any
occasion, formal or informal, celebratory or ordinary. Drawn from the kitchens and culinary
expertise of the members of the San Antonio Junior Forum, there are recipes representing
appetizers
and beverages, salads and dressings, soups and stews, main dishes, pasta and grains, brunch and
breads, vegetables and side dishes, cakes and pies, cookies and desserts, and a special section of
recipes called "Something Extra". From Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab and Cheese; Cranberry
Apple Salad; No-Peek Turkey Stews; and Sherried Pork Chops with Pears; to Picante Shrimp
Rigatoni; Southwest Corn Frittata; Lemon Ribbon Meringue Pie; and Praline Sweet Potatoes,
Clean
Your Plate is enhanced with color photography and as much fun to browse through as it inspiring
to
cook from.
Celebrating
Kate Lamont
Fremantle Arts Centre Press/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo Street, Portland, OR 97213-3644
1863683186 $31.95 1-800-944-6190
In her wonderful book, Celebrating, experience cook, caterer, and restauranteur Kate Lamont
shares
a wealth of colorful, tasty, gourmet recipes ideal for any kine of personal or professional
celebratory
occasion. From Grilled Parmesan Solenta; Potato, Asparagus and Pea Salad; Lamb Koftas; and
Mediterranean-Flavours Stuffed Turkey; to Avocado Crostini; Snapper with Indian Spiced
Potatoes;
Scallops and Smoked Salmon Lasagne; and Glace Quince and Pistachio Biscotti, Celebrating is
collection as impressive as it is mouthwatering. Highly recommended for any kitchen cookbook
collection, each easy-to-prepare recipe is wonderfully illustrated in full color photography
showing
the finished dish.
5 A Day
Elizabeth Pivonka & Barbara Berry
Rodale Press, Inc.
400 South 10th St., Emmaus, PA 18098
1579545289 $24.95 www.rodale.com
5 A Day: The Better Health Cookbook is the collaborative effort of Elizabeth Pivonka (president
of
the Produce for Better Health Foundation) and Barbara Berry (vice president in charge of the
Foundation's programs in education, marketing, communication, and research. On the well
documented premise that eating five servings of fruits and vegetables will provide excellent health,
this compendium showcasing 150 easy and delicious recipes will form a superb basis for any
health
conscious, palate pleasing menu. From Sweet Potato Pancakes with Apple-Walnut Topping;
Citrus
Salad with Raspberry-Vanilla Sauce; and Catfish with Tropical Fruit Salsa; to Artichokes Stuffed
with Oriental Noodle Salad; Chicken and Grapefruit Stir-Fry; Watermelon-Blueberry Banana
Split, 5
A Day offers wonderful recipes that are thorough "kitchen cook" friendly and certain to become
both seasonal and year-round family favorites!
Fondue
Petra Casperak, et.al.
Barron's
250 Wireless Blvd., Hauppage, NY 11788
0-7641-1898-6 $16.95 1-800-645-3476
Almost a hundred fondue recipes go far beyond the usual melted cheese/bread mixture, providing
recipes for everything from vegetable and meat fondues to desserts. From a sweet/hot
tomato-based
dipping sauce for meats and vegetables to oil-based fondues, Fondue covers not only ingredients
but
what kind of fondue pot is appropriate for some of the dishes.
Bon Appetit Every-Night Cooking
Bon Appetit Editors
Clarkson Potter Publishers
201 East 50th Street, NY, NY 10022
0609609211 $29.95 randomhouse.com
Subtitled "Fast And Fun: A Real-Life To Getting Dinner On The Table", Bon Appetit
Every-Night
Cooking comprises an impressive collection of 170 easy-to-prepare recipes, highlighted with 20
full-page color photographs and a wealth of ideas, advice, and inspiration for creating memorable
meal time experiences. From Mexican-Style Stuffed Potatoes; Baked French Toast with
Cardamom
and Marmalade; and Seared Shrimp with Warm New Potato Salad; to Baked Penne with Sausage,
Zucchini and Fontina; Ziti Casserole with Three Cheeses; and Pan-braised Chicken with Dried
Fruits
and Olives, Bon Appetit Every-Night Cooking is as much a delight to page through as it is to
cook
from!
Old-Fashioned Recipes For Modern Cooks
L.B. Cobb
Advance Books Company
Box 630634, Houston, TX 77263-0634
0970622406 $12.00 advancebooks.com
Showcasing more than 175 Southern and Southwestern dishes from a culinary era well before the
coming dominance of "fat-free" manias with respect to fine dining, L.B. Cobb's Old-Fashioned
Recipes For Modern Cooks: Foods With All The Flavor You Remember In Grandmother's
Cooking
is as much fun and nostalgia to browse through as it is fun and fulfilling to cook from. Whether
for
special occasion celebrations or daily family dining, here are recipes to please any palate and
satisfy
any appetite. From Chicken Baked in Wine; Sweet and Sour Pork Chops; and Quick Spiced
Peaches; to Biscuit Gravy, Asparagus Soup; and Buttermilk Pie, Old-Fashioned Recipes For
Modern Cooks will quickly prove to be a favorite addition to any kitchen cookbook
collection!
Mediterranean Vegetables
Clifford Wright
Harvard Common Press/NBN, dist.
535 Albany St., Boston, Ma 02118
1-55832-196-9 $29.95 1-888-657-3755
Mediterranean vegetables range from eggplant and fava beans to lentils and swiss chard, and
Clifford
Wright's superbly presented vegetable book provides 200 recipes for using vegetables to
maximum
advantage. There are no color photos, but the dishes don't need much embellishment: just access
to
a range of fresh vegetables.
Magic In The Kitchen
Jan Bartelsman
Artisan
708 Broadway, New York NY 10003
1-57965-173-9 $50.00 1-800-722-7202
Dutch photographer Bartelsman traveled across America for a year, taking photos and gathering
recipes from forty top American chefs. Magic In The Kitchen pairs art with food, adding
sometimes
whimsical photos of the chefs, their dishes, and their signature recipes. Discriminating fans of
recipes
which are unique to their creators will find this both visually appealing and delicious.
Bram Stoker's Dracula is a wonderful example of CBC's "golden age" of radio play productions.
This one hour, full cast, special effects, and music enhanced "theater of the mind" event was
staged
and recorded in 1949 and starred Lorne Greene as the infamous count, Alan King as Jonathan
Harker, and a splendid supporting cast. This Scenario Productions compact disk is time coded for
easy reference and a highly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library
collections.
Eleanor: Her Secret Journey
Rhoda Lerman
L.A. Theatre Works
681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
1580812023 $19.95 1-800-708-8863
Dramatically narrated by Jean Stapleton, Eleanor: Her Secret Journey is a superb, eighty-minute
monologue drawn by Rhoda Lerman from Eleanor Roosevelt's writings. We are introduced to a
woman who justifiably became known as the "First Lady of the World" and perfectly captures the
duality of a complex personality both in her public activities and her private life. Eleanor: Her
Secret
Journey is a wonderful addition to any school or community library audiobook collection, and a
"must" for those with an admiration for one of the most influential American women of the 20th
Century.
Highbridge Company
1000 Wesgate Dr., St. Paul, MN 55114
1-800-847-5515
These new books on cd and books on tape releases promise ongoing excitement to any listener
seeking more than a novel for entertainment. Mohandas Gandhi's My Experiments With Truth
(1-56511-518-X, $24.95, cd format) provides an abridged reading by Frederick Davidson of the
best
of Gandhi's reflections on his spiritual journey. Written after his release from prison, this charts his
insights on life's experiences and comes to life under Davidson's smooth reading. Stephen
Hawking,
et.al.'s Theories Of The Universe (515-5, $24.95) provides a cd which surveys many different
views
of the universe. Julian Lopez-Morillas provides a fine narration which brings to life current
astronomer concepts. Bertrand Russell's Religion And Science (519-8, $22.95) provides a 2-cd
program narrated by David Case and revealing insights into truth and logic by the philosopher,
while
Einstein's Relativity (511-2, $22.95) captures the 1916 words of the scientist, with
Lopez-Morillas
again providing a smooth and absorbing narrative style. On cassette, listen to Michael Treacy and
Fred Wiersema's own reading of their Discipline Of Market Leaders (676-9, $21.95), which uses
case studies of some well-known companies to explore operating procedures and company
discipline; John Edward's One Last Time (618-6, $17.95), providing the psychic medium's story
of
his experiences with the dead; Bob Nelson's reading of 1001 Ways To Reward Employees (572-4,
$18.95), which goes past raises and promotions to tell of other ways of rewarding employees;
Jess
Oppenheimer's I Love Lucy Behind The Scenes (604-6, $18.95), with Larry Dobkin narrating the
story of Oppenheimer's friendship with Lucy and his involvement in her work; and Jhumpa Lahiri's
Interpreter Of Maladies (566-X, $24.95), a collection of ironic short stories which address issues
of
war, peace and Indian culture. Dazzling stories of cultural understanding. All are recommended
picks.
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859
These exciting new releases are highly recommended picks for any who enjoy solid leisure
listening.
Nora Roberts' Heaven And Earth (1-58788-226-4, $19.95) receives Sandra Burr's warm and
smooth
narrative style as it tells of the lives of three powerful New England women and a researcher who
awakens the psychic powers of a sheriff's deputy. Roberts writes as J.D. Robb with Rapture In
Death (102-0, $24.95), which benefits from Susan Ericksen's smooth style, capturing the drama of
three apparent suicides and an investigation into virtual reality games. Don Snyder's Fallen Angel
(776-2, $19.95) provides a Christmas tale which arrived too late for feature in December, but
which
deserves ongoing recommendation between its strong narration by Ian Peakes and its story of a
Hollywood agent who returns home to face his past. Terry Goodkind's Pillars Of Creation (938-2,
$29.95) presents Volume 7 in the Sword of Truth Series: it's recommended that newcomers be
familiar with prior volumes for a smooth transition into this fantasy of a dan
