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Skin Deep
Karol Griffin
Harcourt, Brace & Company
15 East 26th Street, New York NY 10010
0151008841 $24.00 1-800-543-1918
Karol Griffin takes the myths of the West (and surrounding the outlaw image) on faith in Skin
Deep as she encounters a body art workshop in Laramie Wyoming, only to find a new vocation
on the fringes of polite society. Griffin's newfound career as a tattoo artist leads to plenty of social
insights and commentary in this lively unusual, "reader engaging", and very highly recommended
discourse.
Our Own Devices
Edward Tenner
Knopf/Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th fl., NY, NY 10019
0375407227 $26.00 1-800-726-0600
Edward Tenne's Our Own Devicesr is superbly presented survey which is hard to easily categorize
but nonetheless very highly recommended reading. Our Own Devices informatively covers
inventions of everyday things that protect us, enhance performance, and help position us. From
ergomatic chairs and recliners which moved from health resources to symbols of obesity to a
keyboard which failed because professional pianists believed difficult passages needed to stay
challenging, Our Own Devices draws some interesting parallels between advancements,
achievement, and self-preservation.
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040
1-800-987-7323 www.amazon.com
Two excellent art titles deserve ongoing mention and recommendation as standard art library
acquisitions. Lewis Carroll's photography is explored in Dreaming In Pictures (0300091699,
$39.95), a gorgeous presentation of duotones of the writer's lesser-known art works. Before
Carroll achieved fame as a writer, he was a sophisticated photographer well known in the art
world of Victorian England. This accompanies an exhibition of his photos of young children.
Linda Baumgarten's What Clothes Reveal (0300095805, $65.00) reveals clothing in Colonial and
Federal American style. This important title blends history and fashion in a coverage which
includes formal clothing to daily garments, and which also includes apparel of slaves and nursing
apparel. The wealth of historical background and information is complimented by color photos
throughout. Both are unusual and exceptional recommendations.
Searching For Anne Frank
Susan Goldman Rubin
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
www.abramsbooks.com
0810945142 $19.95 1-800-759-0190
Published in association with the Simon Wiesenthal Center-Museum of Tolerance Library and
Archives, Searching For Anne Frank: Letters From Amsterdam To Iowa by Susan Goldman
Rubin surveys the correspondence between Anne Frank and ten-year-old Juanita Wagner of
Danville, Iowa. Juanita chose Anne's name off of a list provided by her teacher for a pen-pal
experience; each girl was to see a very different view of the horrific events unfolding in World
War II. This poignant look at the brief correspondence between two young girls, filled with
black-and-white and color photographs, offers unique insight into Anne Frank's famous Diary, and
is a highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library 20th Century
Biography collections and Holocaust Studies reading lists.
Homespun Gifts From The Heart
Karen Ehman, et al.
Revell/Baker Book House
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
0800758706 $14.99 bakerbooks.com
The collaborative effort of Karen Ehman, Kelly Hovermale, and Trish Smith, Homespun Gifts
From The Heart offers 200 simple projects for personally making beautiful and uniquely touching
gifts, ranging from candy cane cappuccino, to window gardens and bridal baskets for happily
engaged female friends. Black-and-white photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, and 250
gift tags combine to make Homespun Gifts From The Heart a truly first-rate craft creation guide
suitable for all celebratory gift-giving occasions.
How To Stop A Stalker
Detective Mike Proctor
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
www.prometheusbooks.com
1591020913 $21.00 1-800-421-0351
Detective Mike Proctor teaches readers the basics of defending themselves in How To Stop A
Stalker, a guide for those coping with repeated harassment by potentially violent individuals.
From why stalkers follow their victims; to what to do if one is being stalked; the collection of
evidence; getting the justice system on one's side; what to do in court, and so much more, How
To Stop A Stalker is an absolute "must-read", and bears the very highest recommendation for
men and women alike -- because statistical data indicates 1 out of 12 women and 1 out of every
45 men will be stalked in their lifetime. In our troubled times of having to also deal with the
threats presented by domestic and foreign terrorism, How To Stop A Stalker is even more
relevant to the lives of ordinary citizens and could well save your life and the lives of those dear to
you.
Collector Press
PO Box 230986, Portland, OR 97281
1-800-423-1848 www.amazon.com
This publisher's gorgeous historical coverages should not be missed, and many an art library
collection will want to include them in the holdings. Arlen Schumer's Silver Age of Comic Book
Art (188054-859, $29.95) provides the author's pop-art tribute to mainstream comic book artists
of the 1960s. This blends text and graphic design to capture the achievements of the comics
creators who heralded the Silver Age of comics. The visual blends of classic comic covers and
full-page art make this a eye-catching volume indeed. Fans of pin-up girls won't want to miss the
latest additions to the expanding offerings from this publisher: Playful Pin-Ups (188054-59X)
provides full-page reproductions of girls under windy conditions; Elvgren Girls II (188054344)
provides stunning art from this major pinup artist, with color so bright it looks like it's jumping
from the page; and Max Allan Collins' Calendar Girl (188054786, $39.95) provides a narrowed
focus reprinting complete calendars well into the 1950s. All are gorgeous historical
presentations.
Sanctuary
Thomas Roma
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218
0801869552 $29.95 1-800-537-5487
Sanctuary refers to a place of worship and also a state of mind. Thomas Roma places these in
visual perspective, locating sacred parts of the community within the Brooklyn area and charting
the efforts of generations to leave their mark. Roma's excellent black and white photos are
showcased in contrasting images of different religious faiths and sanctuaries. Sanctuary is an
impressively memorable and recommended work.
The Woodworker's Handbook
Roger Horwood
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1585748390 $19.95 1-800-836-0510
The Woodworker's Handbook provides a complete reference guide to woodworking, introducing
beginners to everything from assessing woods for different purposes to choosing tools and
equipment, learning basic woodworking skills, and completing a set of sample projects. Included
also are techniques for repairing and restoring old wood. An excellent, practical guide for any
newcomer wishing entry into the world of the woodworker.
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th St., New York NY 10003
1-800-777-4726 www.amazon.com
Babette Hines' Photobooth (1568983816, $19.95) is outstanding: a rare collection of vernacular
photos which focus on photo booth images. Her history of the concept and evolution of the photo
booth accompanies sets of booth-produced images which document both changing personalities
and seasons and the uniqueness of the photobooth style. Jessica Helfand's Reinventing The Wheel
(1568983387, $24.95) covers everything from calculators to slidable information wheels and chart
wheels. The focus is on wheels which turn data into visual information images: the result's a
unique, involving coverage.
Seeing Double
J. Richard Lock
Routledge
29 West 35th St., New York NY 10001
0415934826 $19.95 1-800-634-7064
Over 200 illusions and examples of mind-bending tricks are included in Richard Lock's Seeing
Double, a fascinating guide to curious visual phenomena which tricks the eye into seeing two
different images of each selection and never at the same time. These are hand-drawn renderings
(from both antique and contemporary sources) taken from around the world, and providing both
well-known and unusual images from double illusions and ambiguous images to puzzles. Seeing
Double is a treasure trove of mind-challenging images.
Metrobooks
230 5th Avenue, New York NY 10001
www.amazon.com
Two new titles are ongoing, recommended picks for readers interested in visual displays.
Astounding and unusual is Frank Chery, Jason Miller's title (158663674X, $12.95) which captures
the architect's unique and changing styles, from residential abodes to commercial interiors. Over
twenty of his bold buildings are displayed in full color, accompanying a text which describes their
significant architectural features and unique attributes. Robert Moore Jr.'s America From The Air
(1586-631160, $19.98) is a bargain price for a thick, oversized coffee-table presentation. It packs
in aerial shots of natural landscapes around the country and is remarkable and notable for its
striking landscape images. Both are excellent titles of strong value.
Architects Of Peace
Michael Collopy
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1577312317 $24.95 1-800-972-6657
Photographer Michael Collopy set out to document the visions of over seventy of the world's
great peacemakers spiritual leaders, politicians, and artists alike. Architects Of Peace blends art
and insights alike in a volume which blends Collopy's tritone photos of these people with essays
reflecting their beliefs. From Jean-Michael Cousteau and Elie Wiesel to Joan Baez and others,
Architects Of Peace makes for a fine repersentation of images and tributes to peace.
Watson-Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
1-800-451-1741 www.amazon.com
This publisher's basic 'how to' guides will appeal to any with an interest in beginning art. Fans of
Japanese manga comics fans will relish Christopher Hart's Manga Mania (0823030350, $19.95),
which provides an introduction on how to draw the popular Japanese comics. Fight scenes, flying
scenes, and classic manga characters are all displayed in a clear step-by-step set of how-to
instructions. Tom Ang's Photoshop For Photography (0823053733, $24.95) tells how to master
Photoshop to produce superior digital images. Hobbists and professionals alike will find this an
excellent guide to creating balanced, clean images. Diane Maurer-Mathison's Art And Craft Of
Handmade Cards (0823021831, $24.95) tells how to create beautiful cards for all occasions.
Either purchase paper or make your own using a title which tells how to stencil, batik, stamp and
use other techniques to create a card. Claire Watson Garcia's Drawing For The Absolute And
Utter Beginner (0823013952, $19.95) is based on the author's own successful workshops and
provides notices with the basics on how to draw. From using different pencils, pens and charcoal
to creating compositions and views, this is packed with basic techniques. All are lively, excellent
titles.
None Of Them Were Heroes
Chaim Rockman
Devora Publishing
40 East 78th St, Suite 16D, NY NY 10021
www.devorapublishing.com
1930143745 $21.95 1-800-232-2931
Compiled and arranged by Chaim Rockman, None Of Them Were Heroes: Letters Between The
Lines 1938-1942 is an anthology of letters written by a family dispersed over three continents
who tried to maintain contact with one another during the dark days of World War II. Arranged
with selected newspaper articles from Europe and the United States that combine to put the
terrible events of the spread of Nazism in context, None Of Them Were Heroes shows a very
personal and unforgettable viewpoint of ordinary individuals struggling to survive and endure
during those perilous times.
Mark Twain And Medicine
K. Patrick Ober
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
0826215025 $47.50 1-800-828-1894
Mark Twain And Medicine: "Any Mummery Will Cure" by K. Patrick Ober (Professor of Internal
Medicine and Associate Dean for Education, Wake Forest University School of Medicine,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is an informative and scholarly survey and analysis of the famous
and opinionated American author Mark Twain's views of and experiences with the medical
profession. Twain's experiments with alternative care systems available in his era (partly due to his
frustration with the shortcomings of traditional medicine), and Twain's articulate (and sometimes
scathing) commentaries offer a unique perspective on the American medical industry of his day --
and still comes alive for contemporary readers who are keeping in mind how the author's life
experience impacted his great works of literature. Highly recommended for in-depth American
literature studies shelves, and particularly for those devoted to Twain's immortal literary classics,
Mark Twain And Medicine is a welcome addition to academic and community library
collections.
The Musicbook Shelf
African-American Jazz Musicians In The Diaspora
Larry Ross
The Edwin Mellen Press
PO Box 450, Lewiston, NY 14092-0450
edwinmellenpress.com
0773468579 $99.95 1-716-754-2788
Expertly written by Larry Ross (a winner of the International Association of Jazz Educators
Award for Outstanding Musicianship for the piano), African-American Jazz Musicians In The
Diaspora is a methodical survey of the history of jazz music in the twentieth century, including
jazz in Germany 1925-1945; jazz musicians in postwar Europe; the influence American culture
had on the death rates of jazz and classical musicians; contemporary changes in the European jazz
scene, and more. A thoughtful, extensively researched, and fact-filled discourse,
African-American Jazz Musicians In The Diaspora is very strongly recommended for the
academic library Black Studies, Music Studies and/or Music History reference shelf.
The Essential Guide To Irish Flute And Tin Whistle
Grey Larsen
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
#4 Industrial Drive, Pacific, MO 63069
0786649429 $39.95 www.melbay.com
The Essential Guide To Irish Flute And Tin Whistle by master musician Grey Larsen is a
combination history and instruction book which is enhanced with the inclusion of a set of two
audio CDS intended to aid the reader in mastering both basics and advanced techniques to playing
the Irish Flute, Tin Whistle/Pennywhistle, Boehm-System Flute, and/or Piccolo. Black-and-white
photographs; meticulously detailed instructions concerning everything from rhythms to finger
placement; a fascinating and informative body of history and tradition concerning the Irish Flute; a
veritable wealth of musical transcripts; as well as the music playing of masters recorded and
released from 1925 to 2001 on the CDS, mark The Essential Guide To Irish Flute And Tin
Whistle as a "must-have" for dedicated musicians and performers determined to make the most of
their talent with these tradition and folk music instruments.
The Jubilee Singers And Their Songs
J.B.T. Marsh
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
0486431320 $12.95 1-800-223-3130
The Jubilee Singers And Their Songs is the informative and seminal story of the Jubilee Singers
and their songs is one of the evolution of Negro folksongs and spirituals, with this republication of
a 1892 classic recounting the group's rise to popularity and fame. Add a score notated in both
open and in a two-stave keyboard reduction for rehearsal and you have a title which is a strongly
recommended pick for students of American Music History.
Ticket To Ride
Larry Kane
Running Press
125 South Twenty-Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4399
0762415924 $22.95 1-800-345-5359
Yet another book on the Beatles, with a difference: Larry Kane's Ticket To Ride narrows the
focus to their 1964 tour which changed their place in the world, and also includes a cd featuring
rare interviews with the foursome. At the time nobody had ever done a tour of this size: it would
be part of history, and author/newsman Kane recognized this in its making in 1964, becoming the
only American reporter to tour with the Beatles to every concert and venue in 1964 and 1965. A
revealing road-trip evolves.
Playing Bach On The Keyboard
Richard Troeger
Amadeus Press
512 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
1574670840 $24.95 halleonard.com
In Playing Bach On The Keyboard, keyboardist and Bach specialist Richard Troeger takes a new
look at the Bach keyboard music available but directs his examination to the nonspecialist
player, bringing in historical background and discussions of musical applications of the styles and
instruments Bach employed. From the importance of notational details in understanding the
composer's intentions to changes in norms between Bach's period and modern times, Playing Bach
On The Keyboard provides classical musicians with a wonderful survey of issues in Bach's
music
Songbook
Nick Hornby
Riverhead Books/Berkley Publishing
375 Hudson Street, NY, NY 10014
1573223565 $13.00 1-800-847-5515
This collection of personal insights on pop music provides a series of essays and reflections on
what makes good music, and what attracts listeners to music. Sprinkled within this first-person
observational are reflections on the art of music and the appreciation of various pop artists and
styles which will delight music-loving audiences.
The Computer Shelf
Art Of Java Web Development
Neal Ford
Manning Publications Company
109 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563
1932394060 $44.95 www.manning.com
Java expert Neal Ford's Art Of Java Web Development is a solid instructional text and resource
for Java web developers who have already mastered the basic ins and outs of servlets, JSPs,
statelessness, and other fundamentals. Art Of Java Web Development specifically focuses on
frameworks, such as Struts, Tapestery, WebWork, and others -- the class libraries of pre-built
web parts that all web applications need. Unit testing, caching, pooling, performance tuning, and
other issues involved in working with frameworks are all studied in depth with examples, sample
code, screenshots, and much more. Neal Ford's Art Of Java Web Development is confidently
recommended as being a superbly organized and presented website development resource.
Que Publishing
201 West 103rd St, Indianapolis IN 46290
www.mcp.com www.amazon.com
Absolute Beginner's Guide To WordPerfect 11 (0789730715, $18.95) by Laura Acklen reveals all
the secrets necessary to fulfill word processing needs of the novice. This superbly organized and
presented guide will methodically take the reader step-by-step through the essential tasks to
produce any type of document rangin from letters, invoices, lists, reports, and newsletters, to
invitations, charts, presentations, spreadsheets, and more. If you are new to using a word
processor, then Laura Acklen's Absolute Beginner's Guide To WordPerfect 11 is the ideal
instructional for you. Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Frontpage 2003 (0789729547,
$39.99) by Microsoft Office FrontPage software expert Paul Colligan is completely rewritten and
redesigned from previous editions in order to incorporate the much-changed new version of
FrontPage. The strongly recommended instruction and referrence manual emphasizes how to
design professional looking sites, how to keep them current with effective content management
techniques, and how to do both while working toward the crucial goals of strong communication
and interaction. An accompanying CD package is enhanced with the inclusion of Woody's Office
Power Pack and one hour of video training.
Adobe Press/Peachpit Press
1249 8th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
1-800-283-9444 www.peachpit.com
These important new guides are recommended picks from Adobe. Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Classroom In A Book (0321115-627, $45.00) comes with a CD ROM and holds 18 lessons
designed to teach the basics of Adobe Photoshop. The book is designed for maximum use; it can
be either followed from start to finish, or users can skip around to pertinent chapters. The official
training workbook from Adobe Systems. Don't miss Jack Davis and Linnea Dayton's Adobe
Photoshop 7 One-Click Wow! (0321125312, $29.99) which also comes with a cd and which
specializes in a range of tips for producing custom art. From layer styles and enhancements for
photos, this provides keys to using photoshop to its maximum potential. Clear color photo
examples help demonstrate the importance of these styles and choices in affecting the final image.
The 5th edition of Elizabeth Castro's HTML For The World Wide Web, 5th Edition
(0321130073, $21.99) provides an updated visual guide to learning HTML coding. Use it like a
reference book for instant answers to common HTML problems: it provides plenty of basics in an
easily-understood, visual format.
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
1-800-300-9868 www.amazon.com
Carole Lane's Naked In Cyberspace (0910965501, $29.95) provides a powerful focus on locating
information on the internet: personal records which are now available if you know where to look.
From locating and investigating people to seeking information on background, assets, and
employee information, this provides a source for locating personal information which doesn't just
provide web addresses, but a whole routine for conducting an investigation both within and
outside the computer realm. Irene McDermott's Librarian's Internet Survival Guide (091096129X,
$29.50) provides strategies for the reference librarian who wants to make the most of technology.
From Web resources for answering reference questions to understanding the importance of
current information and how to grasp it, this helps librarians make the most of Web tools
Going Wi-Fi
Janice Reynolds
CMP Books
1601 West 23rd Street, Suite 200, Lawrence, KS 66046
1578203015 $34.95 www.cmpbooks.com
Going Wi-Fi: A Practical Guide To Planning And Building An 802.11 Network is a
straightforward manual by information technology and Internet/Intranet expert Janice Reynolds
for installing a "Wi-Fi" wireless network, whether within an existing corporate network or starting
from scratch. An overview of "Wi-Fi" history; an introduction to its technology; and a "walk
through" of the individual steps to get started, Going Wi-FI also addresses such critically
important concerns as security issues, antenna positioning, troubleshooting, and more. Packed
from cover to cover with a richly detailed and "user friendly" text, Going Wi-Fi is an indispensable
how-to resource for understanding and implementing Wi-Fi technology at home, in the
workplace, or at school.
Sams Publishing
201 West 103rd St, Indianapolis IN 46290
www.mcp.com www.amazon.com
Expertly organized and thoroughly "user friendly", Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 2003 Kick Start
(0672325497, $34.99) by Duncan Mackenzie bypasses the usual handholding and basic
programming instruction associated with entry-level tutorials. Full of code examples, tips, and
professional insights, Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 2003 Kick Start is about maximum payoff
with minimum effort for the working programming who wants to use Visual Basic .NET straight
off. Mark Artiges' BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 Unleashed (0672324873, $59.99) is the justifiably
definitive reference work for the WebLogic developer, offering an in-depth look at the capabilities
provided by WebLogic Server and illustrating the best development practices. BEA WebLogic
Server 8.1 Unleashed comprehensively covers WebLogic's role in every aspect of a J2EE
application: working with Servlets, JavaServer Pages and Enterprise JavaBeans, managing
distributed systems including transactions with JTA, directory services with JNDI, messaging with
JMS, and more.
Murach's ASP.NET Web Programming With VB.NET
Doug Lowe & Anne Prince
Mike Murach & Associates
2560 W. Shaw Lane, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711-2765
1890774200 $49.50 www.murach.com
The collaborative effort of ASP.NET web programming experts Doug Lowe and Anne Prince,
Murach's ASP.NET Web Programming With VB.NET is an extensive, 718-page training and
reference manual featuring instruction, techniques, examples, sample code and a great deal more
concerning ASP.NET essentials, debugging, database programming skills, including how to
secure a web application and developing custom server controls. An extremely thorough and
comprehensive instructional and reference guide for users of all levels of web programming
expertise, Murach's ASP.NET Web Programming With VB.NET is a simply superb guide that
gets the job done and packs in just about everything any ASP.NET programmer needs to know
within a single, well organized volume.
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2100 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
1-800-722-4726 www.amazon.com
Quicken 2004: The Official Guide (0072-229705; 560 pages; $24.99) by Maria Langer has the
honor of having been reviewed and endorsed by Intuit, the makers of Quicken. Quicken 2004:
The Official Guide nicely provides full coverage of all the diverse features that make Quicken the
top-selling personal finance software. Quicken 2004: The Official Guide deftly shows its readers
how to manage their money and investments including spending, savings, budgets, banking, and a
great deal more. The collaborative effort of Richard Petersen & Ibrahim Haddad, Red Hat Linux
Pocket Administrator (00722-29748; 256 pages; $24.99) is handy resource which accessible
offers busy network administrators clear and concise information for daily on-the-job tasks--all in
a portable format. Key management tasks are presented in logically organized sections, with
special emphasis on system administration. In The Art Of Java (007222-9713; 400 pages; $39.99)
by Java experts Herb Schildt & James Holmes there is something for every programmer in the
expert presentation of a number of practical, high-powered applications of Java. Included are pure
code subsystems such as the expression parser, which readers will adapt for use in their own
programs, financial calculations and statistics programs that feature ready-for-use applets/servlets,
interpreter or the AI-based search engine, and much more.
Embedded Ethernet And Internet Complete
Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research
5310 Chinook Ln., Madison, WI 53704
1931448000 $49.95 www.Lvr.com
Embedded Ethernet And Internet Complete by computer networking expert Jan Axelson is a very
practical and "user friendly" instructional guide to designing and programming tiny web servers
and using TCP/IP to communicate over local networks and the Internet. A truly in-depth,
detail-oriented, and very comprehensive resource replete with examples, suggestions, basics to get
started quickly, and more, Embedded Ethernet And Internet Complete is an ideal reference for
professionals as well as those who aspire to a professional level of competence in their own right.
Also very highly recommended are Jan Axelson's other computer instructionals: USB Complete;
Serial Port Complete; and Parallel Port Complete.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Bear & Company/Inner Traditions
PO Box 388, Rochester, VT 05767
1-800-246-8648 www.amazon.com
Two new guides from Inner Traditions provide an important set of insights into various aspects of
spiritual awareness. Ellen Pearlman's Tibetan Sacred Dance (0892819189, $29.95) provides an
important exploration of the significance and symbolism of the sacred and ritual dances of Tibetan
Buddhism. The history of sacred Cham is explored in chapters which range from a survey of
storytelling operas and folk dances to descriptions of the mental, physical and spiritual processes
involved in their production and participation. A gorgeous, revealing guide. Claudia
Muller-Ebeling, et.al.'s Witchcraft Medicine (0892819715, $24.95) is a scholarly achievement
which analyzes witch medicine through a history of women who for centuries were healers.
Ancient and medieval texts up to Renaissance times are considered in a guide which describes
events, rituals, the evolution of the female healer over the decades, and the history of forbidden
medicine. Caelum Rainieri and Ivory Andersen's Nahualli Animal Oracle (Bear & Co,
1-59143017-8, $35.00) blends a lovely gift package of forty color cards and a 192-page
illustrated book for spiritual seekers interested in Aztec spirituality. Nahualli is the word for
shadow soul, the animal double of the human soul: the divination cards and book offers a means
for modern spiritual seekers to identify their own nahualli and receive guidance from Aztec
traditions.
The Soul's Book Of Answers
Carol Bolt
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc.
115 West 18th Street, NY, NY 10011
1584793015 $16.00 1-212-519-1200
The Soul's Book Of Answers by Carol Bolt is a unique work not meant to be read in the
traditional manner. It is comprised of aphorisms, quotes from famous figures, common wisdom,
prayers, and more inspirational thoughts that touch upon all aspects of life. To use it, one
meditates upon a question, opens the book to a page that feels appropriate, and reads the thought
on that page, which can be applied as one's answer. One would be surprised how relevant general
advice such as "Do not be overly concerned to change [others'] opinion[s]" can be to a given
problem of the heart. Also very highly recommended is Carol Bolt's previous work - Love's Book
Of Answers (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1584793015, $16.00).
Llewellyn Worldwide
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 44164
www.llewellyn.com www.amazon.com
Llewellyn has a corner on the New Age spirituality market, and their latest publications provide
basic texts which will appeal widely to the Wiccan and New Age spirituality reader. Raven
Grimassi's Spirit Of The Witch (0738703389, $12.95) considers the role of religion and
spirituality in the work of modern witchcraft. Chapters consider the spiritual elements of the
Wiccan rituals, crafts, and practices and consider how they apply to both seasonal and religious
rituals. Carl Neal's Incense: Crafting & Use Of Magickal Scents (0738703362, $15.95) narrows
the focus to incense, from using it appropriately in spiritual ceremonies to crafting homemade
blends. This promises interest beyond New Age readers: any who enjoy incense will appreciate
the dozens of recipes for creating blends for every occasion. Ann Moura's Grimoire For The
Green Witch (0738702870, $17.95) narrows the focus to Green Witchcraft, covering Circle
Casting, Circle Opening, spells, formulas, and seasonal rituals. This set of instructions is a
facsimile of her own Book Of Shadows And Grimoire, and will please any seeking exact formulas
and progressions for rituals. Ray Malbrough's HooDoo Mysteries (0738703508, $12.95) focuses
on the traditions and spiritualism of the bayous of Louisiana, examining Hoodoo magic, rituals,
and history. From the secrets of root working and magical baths to medium tools, this is packed
with insights on divination and Hoodoo magic. John Michael Greer's New Encyclopedia Of The
Occult (073873360, $29.95) presents a comprehensive reference book on the topic, providing an
'A to Z' Bible on the history, philosophies and major figures of Western occultism. History,
folklore, philosophies, and practices blend in a fine and absorbing reference. Raven Kaldera and
Tannin Schwartzstein's HandFasting And Wedding Rituals (0738704-709, $16.95) provides a set
of wedding rituals to appeal to Pagans who feel alienated by other ceremonies: it's meant to bring
together Pagan and non-Pagan family alike, displaying ceremonies which blend diffeent spiritual
paths for maximum effect.
Asteroid Goddesses
Demetra George & Douglas Bloch
Ibis Press
c/o Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
PO Box 1126, Berwick, ME 03901
0892540826 $22.95 nicolashays.com
Now in a newly published and expanded edition with updated ephemerides of 16 asteroids
1930-2050, Asteroid Goddesses by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch is an impressive
astrology guide emphasizing the mythology and psychology intertwined with heavenly bodies and
the practice of interpreting their prophecy and guidelines. An extremely lengthy and data-filled
appendix of ephemerides enhances this technical and in-depth dissection. Asteroid Goddesses is a
welcome and much appreciated contribution to the Astrology and Metaphysical Studies reference
shelf.
Zodiac Manager
J. T. Ford
New Page Books
PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
www.newpagebooks.com
1564145603 $14.99 1-800-227-3371
A welcome and seminal contribution to Metaphysical Studies in general, and Astrology reference
collections in particular, Zodiac Manager: An Astrological Expose Of Everyone In The Office by
J. T. Ford is an unique astrology book which has been written especially to enable the reader to
make an astrologically based metaphysical study of workplace colleagues. Whether finding the job
most suited for one's birth sign; determining horoscope compatibility for a winning sales team;
creating leadership profiles, and more, Zodiac Manager expertly integrates the signs of human
strengths and weaknesses indicated by astrology with sound business practice and human
resources principle.
Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot
Lon Milo DuQuette
Red Wheel/Weiser
368 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
www.redwheelweiser.com
1578632765 $24.95 1-800-423-7087
Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot: An Authoritative Examination Of The World's
Most Fascinating And Magical Tarot Cards by occult studies expert Lon Milo DuQuette is an
impressively informative resource that expertly dissects and analyzes the occult symbolism of the
popular Thoth Tarot deck. Each individual card of the major and minor arcana is examined with
its potential meanings for carefully analyzing readings appropriately. A detailed resource filled
from cover to cover with insights accessible to any dedicated Tarot card reader, whether amateur
or professional, Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot is a welcome and seminal
contribution to the growing library of Tarot Studies, as well as a highly recommended addition to
personal, professional, and academic Metaphysical Studies collections.
The International Studies Shelf
Post-Stabilization Politics In Latin America
Carol Wise & Riordan Roett, editors
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2188
www.brookings.edu
0815793839 $22.95 1-800-275-1447
Expertly compiled and deftly co-edited by Carol Wise (Associate Professor, University of Souther
California School of International Relations) and Riordan Roett (Sarity and Don Johnston
Professor and Director of the Western Hemisphere Program at the School for Advanced
International Studies, Johns Hopkins University), Post-Stabilization Politics In Latin America:
Competition, Transition, Collapse examines the overall trend toward civilian rule in the last
twenty years of Latin American history, including what modern market reforms of liberalization,
privatization, and deregulation have yielded, both in positive and negative results, as well as the
three main patterns of political economic adjustment. Scholarly essays by a diverse authority of
learned authors informingly and challengingly explore the complex interworkings of economy and
government in an astute and insightful manner. Post-Stabilization Politics In Latin America is a
core addition to professional and academic library Latin American Studies reference
collections.
Relentless Pursuit
Samuel Katz
Forge
175 5th Ave., New York NY 10010
0765304023 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Relentless Pursuit by Samuel Katz specifically focuses upon the Diplomatic Security Service
(DSS) and its hunt for Al-Queda terrorists and is drawn from Katz's six years of travel throughout
the Middle East and Europe, researching international terrorism and bin-Laden's global network.
Katz's encounters with the Diplomatic Security Service leads to an exploration of this unique
federal enforcement agency, which comes alive in chapters of impeccable in-depth research and
dramatic personal experience.
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Ave., Syracuse NY 13244
1-800-365-8929 www.amazon.com
Three new titles from Syracuse University Press are very highly recommended picks for Islamic
Cultural Studies, Middle East Studies, and Women's Studies reading lists and library reference
collecitons. Judith Caesar's Writing Off The Beaten Track (0815629575, $29.95) reflects on the
meaning of travel and culture in the Middle East as it surveys her journey through the Untied
Arab Emirates and the flavors of Arabia. Cultural and social insights abound. Shahla Haeri's No
Shame For The Sun (081-5629605, $49.95) is recommended for college-level collections
specializing in both women's studies and Middle East history. This surveys the lives of
professional Pakistani women in chapters which document both political and social thought in
Pakistani society. Mahnaz Kousha's Voices From Iran (0815629621, $39.95) reveals the
rapidly-changing lives of modern Iranian women and is also recommended for college-level
students. From family ties to cherished bonds of matrimony, this considers all aspects of Iranian
women's experiences.
The Psychology Shelf
Confidentiality
Charles Levin, et al.
The Analytic Press
101 West Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
0881633550 $55.00 analyticpress.com
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Charles Levin, Allannah Furlong, and Mary Kay O'Neil,
Confidentiality: Ethical Perspectives And Clinical Dilemmas is comprised of a selection of essays
by learned authors concerning the ethical, legal, and clinical issues regarding confidentiality in the
relationship between psychoanalyst and patient. In the twenty-first century, an era in which
personal privacy is increasingly stripped away, the importance of confidentiality in legal and
psychoanalytical terms requires close scrutiny in a striving to balance the needs of the public at
large with the rights of the individual. Case studies of ethical dilemmas, the consequences of
breaches of confidentiality, problems directly relating to clinical practice as well as more general
legal matters, and much more are covered in this diverse and thoughtful engagement of a
multi-sided issue.
Understanding Creativity
Jane Piirto, Ph.D.
Great Potential Press
PO Box 5057, Scottsdale, AZ 85261
0910707588 $49.95 giftedbooks.com
Understanding Creativity is an examination of the psychological impulses that drive the quality in
human beings broadly labeled as "creativity," which also covers how parents and teachers can
enhance creativity, as well as the cognitive aspect of creative writers, scientists, musicians, and
physical performers, as well as ways to assess and train creativity. Author Jane Piirto, a teacher of
the College of Education and the Director of Talent Development Education in Ashland
University, offers a wealth of research, theory, and a guideline around the Seven I's - Inspiration,
Imagery, Imagination, Intuition, Insight, Incubation and Improvisation - to form the foundation of
a solid creative process. Understanding Creativity needs to be carefully read by anyone charged
with the responsibility of recognizing talent in children, setting a creative tone with children, and
encouraging children to utilize their creativity in their personal lives.
Them And Us
Arthur J. Deikman, M.D.
Bay Tree Publishing
721 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
097200212X $17.95 1-510-525-6902
Them And Us: Cult Thinking And The Terrorist Threat by Arthur J. Deikman (Clinical Professor
of Psychiatry, University of California - San Francisco and a recognized expert on cult
psychology) is a close and compelling study of human tendencies that can be (and have been)
drawn into extreme variants that promote horrific human behaviors. Belittling others, clamping
down on dissention, relying too heavily on an inspiring leader, are all common traits that, if
embraced with no checks or balances, can readily lead to such nightmares as the loss of life at
Waco or the September 11th attacks. Them And Us is commended as a particularly thought
provoking, scholarly, and chillingly in-depth psychological study.
The Travel Shelf
Wonderwalks
Patricia Robinson
Plexus Publishing, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
0937548537 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Wonderwalks: The Trails Of New Jersey Audubon by Patricia Robinson is a straightforward
guide to the trails, sanctuaries, and nature centers owned by the New Jersey Audubon Society and
which are open to the public without toll or entry fees. Black-and-white photographs, along with
an inset section of color photographs, wonderfully enhance the solid text of basic information
concerning recommended paths, species of birds, butterflies, and more to be seen on various
walks. Citing open hours, contact information of sites, and so much more, Wonderwalks is
especially recommended "interesting things to do" resource for New Jersey natives and
tourists.
Mexico By RV
Kathy Olivas
SunSeeker Publications
1970 N. Leslie Street, Suite 2003, Pahrump, Nevada 89060
0971193622 $19.95 sunseekerpub.com
Because of its abundance of maps and a strong emphasis on the need-to-know issues of daily life
in another country, Mexico By RV: A Step By Step Guide to R.V.'ing In Mexico by Kathy Olivas
is an extremely practical guide to vacationing, traveling, and exploring in Mexico while enjoying
the comforts and mobility of one's own RV. From document requirements to cross the
U.S./Mexican border; to necessary vehicular and medical insurance; to traffic laws and driving
customs; to shopping (especially with regard to groceries, itinerary suggestions), and so much
more, Mexico By RV is a superb travel book and enthusiastically recommended for all
Mexico-bound travelers in general, and those with an RV in particular!
Kids' Adventures Around San Francisco Bay
Elina Wong
Kids EdVentures
PO Box 1090, Los Gatos, CA 95031-1090
0974361712 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Residents of the San Francisco Bay Area will welcome Kids' Adventures Around San Francisco
Bay: Educational Places To Go, Things To Do, And Classes To Take In The North Bay,
Peninsula, Silicon Valley, East Bay, And Santa Cruz, a book packed with ideas for visits and
repeat visits to Bay Area attractions which are kid-friendly. The attractions chosen here help kids
to learn new things, covers the entire Bay Area, and includes related follow-up activities to
reinforce learning. These attributes plus an attention to budget-minded trips makes this a much
more accessible travel guide for the entire family.
The Sports Shelf
Ring Around The Bases
Ring Lardner
University of South Carolina Press
937 Assembly Street, 8th Floor, Columbia, SC 29208
1570035318 $24.95 1-800-768-2500
First published in book form in 1992, Ring Around The Bases anthologizes the baseball short
stories of famous twentieth century baseball expert and sports journalist Ring Lardner
(1885-1933). Featuring an additional, previously uncollected short story in this outstanding
644-page paperback edition (edited and with an introduction by Matthew J. Bruccoli who is the
Emily Brown Jefferies Professor of English at the University of South Carolina - Columbia), Ring
Around The Bases, offers insights not only into the great game, but the characters of those who
played it. Drawing heavily upon Lardner's lengthy experience reporting the sport, these tales make
turn of the century sports excitement truly come alive. Ring Around The Bases is an important
addition to any academic, or community library Sports History collection in general -- and the
personal reading lists of dedicated baseball fans in particular.
The Minor League Milwaukee Brewers 1859-1952
Brian A. Podoll
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
0786414553 $29.95 1-800-253-2187
In The Minor League Milwaukee Brewers 1859-1952, Wisconsin sports historian Brian A. Podoll
presents a straightforward history of baseball in Milwaukee from its debut in that city in 1859
down to the Brewers' last season in 1952. Black-and-white illustrations fill out and nicely enhance
this in-depth narration, which is packed from cover to cover with statistics, trivia gems,
little-known quirks of great players of yesteryear, and an overall inner core of respect for this
great and popular favorite game. If you are a dedicated Brewers fan, then Brian Podoll's The
Minor League Milwaukee Brewers 1859-1952 is an absolute "must"!
Living The Gold Medal Life
Mary Lee Tracy
Standard Publishing
8121 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati OH 45231
0784713316 $12.99 1-800-543-1301
Olympic gold-medal coach Mary Lee Tracy presents Living The Gold Medal Life: Inspirations
From Female Athletes, a spiral-bound collection of wisdom and insight from women who trained
hard to achieve the pinnacle of physical strength, speed, finesse, and grace. Self-improvement
questions with blanks for writing down answers pepper the pages of this motivational and highly
recommended personal athletic performance guide filled with tips and solid advice.
100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History
Timothy Jacobs & Russell Roberts
Bluewood Books
PO Box 689, San Mateo, CA 94401
0912517530 $7.95 1-650-548-0754
The collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports
History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and
achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to
Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple
sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing their role in
the particular sport they embraced. 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is recommended as
a quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs, as well as being a great book to introduce young
people to the varied and diverse world of sports legends.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Finding A Spiritual Home
Rabbi Sidney Schwarz
Jewish Lights Publishing
PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
1580231853 $19.95 1-800-962-4544
Finding A Spiritual Home: How A New Generation Of Jews Can Transform The American
Synagogue by Rabbi Sidney Schwarz is an informed and informative examination of a new
synagogue model for the contemporary American synagogue community. Profiling four
synagogues (each of which sports unique innovations and each of which is connected to one of
the major movements of Judaism), Finding A Spiritual Home is a thought provoking and
far-reaching discussion of what it means to congregate together and share experiences,
understanding, rituals and celebrations of the Jewish faith.
Caring For The Soul
Richard F. Address
UAHC Press
633 3rd Ave., NY, NY 10017-6778
0807408867 $12.95 1-888-489-8242
Caring for the Soul: R'Fuat Hanefesh: A Mental Health Resource And Study Guide is a mental
health resource and study guide which was specifically created in response to the need to raise
awareness within congregations where members are struggling with mental illness: as such, it
provides details on how a congregation can understand and support the issues which meld into
spiritual concerns. Lay and professional leadership alike will find this shows how to create
educational programs, including relevant sacred texts and readings for use in services and support
groups.
The Divine Symphony
Israel Knohl
Jewish Publication Society
2100 Arch St., Philadelphia PA 19103
www.jewishpub.org
082760761X $30.00 1-800-234-3151
Bible scholar Israel Knohl presents his opposing viewpoint to the fundamentalist perspective of
the Bible as a monolithic document in The Divine Symphony: The Bible's Many Voices. Drawing
upon specific Bible texts, literary works in Israel between the time of Solomon's Temple and the
return from Babylonian exile, The Divine Symphony explores opposing views of humanity's place
in the universe, the origin and meaning of evil and suffering, the role of free will and
predestination, and a great deal more. A welcome contribution to philosophy and religious studies
shelves, The Divine Symphony is an excellent and recommended addition to Judaic Studies
reading lists and Biblical Studies reference collections.
The Gaming Shelf
Starting Out: The Sicilian
John Emms
Everyman Chess
c/o The Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
1857442490 $16.95 everymanbooks.com
Expertly written by a renowned chess Grandmaster John Emms, Starting Out: The Sicilian is an
instructively accessible guide to the art of the Sicilian defense. From the basics to advanced chess
theory and examples, Starting Out: The Sicilian is illustrated with diagrams, move-by-move
observations and insightful commentary, Starting Out: The Sicilian is an excellent and strongly
recommended resource for any and all serious chess players seeking to better understand and
improve at this popular pastime.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Frida
Salma Hayek
Newmarket Press
18 E. 48th St., New York NY 10017
1557045402 $35.00 1-800-669-3903
Driven by a life-long passion for artist Frida Kahlo's life and achievements, Selma Hayek spent
over eight years moving the film on her life into production. Frida is a lavish moviebook deserves
mention as a fine tribute to the artist's life and times. The contents of the play are juxtaposed with
startling images from the film in an artistic, memorable display. Highly recommended -- especially
for fans of the late artist's work.
Meriwether Publishing
Box 7110, Colorado Springs, CO 80933
1-800-937-5297 www.amazon.com
Two new guides to acting from Meriwether Publishing will provide both teen and adult drama
students with many inspirational fundamentals. Tim McDonough's Acting Narrative Speeches
(1566080762, $19.95) defines four critical essentials of how actors learn to add drama to speech,
from understanding the story and conflict to layering opposite energies. Chapters and examples
bring these concepts to life. Roger Ellis edits New International Plays For Young Audiences
(1566080819, $19.95), providing a new anthology of complete and current plays reflecting
globalization and cultural conflict. Both are inviting choices for serious drama students.
How Not To Audition
Ellie Kanner & Denny Martin Flinn
Lone Eagle
1024 N. Orange Dr, Hollywood CA 90038
www.hcdonline.com
158065049X $19.95 1-800-815-0503
Ellie Kanner is an expert and experienced casting director. Denny Martin Flinn is a skilled and
successful screenwriter. Kanner and Flinn combine their respective talents and insights in How
Not To Audition: Avoiding The Common Mistakes Most Actors Make. This outstanding and
"real world" based advice guide for earning that crucial role offers the aspiring actor a wealth of
practical suggestions, illustrative examples, and a hard-won wisdom derived from long years of
personal experience. How Not To Audition is a superb guide which is enthusiastically
recommended for anyone with a serious interest in establishing themselves with a performing
career in theater, film or television.
Classic Sitcoms
Vince Waldron
Silman-James Press
1181 Angelo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 91210
1879505258 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly revised and significantly expanded second edition, Classic Sitcoms: A Celebration
Of The Best In Prime-Time Comedy by television history expert Vince Waldron provides tv
sitcom fans with a complete episode-by-episode summary and guide to ten of the all-time best
television sitcoms, as chosen by forty-five top TV critics. "I Love Lucy"; "The Honeymooners";
"The Dick Van Dyke Show", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "All In The Family", "M*A*S*H",
"The Bob Newhart Show", "Taxi", and "Cheers" are presented with insightful behind-the-scenes
notes and anecdotes from the stars, writers, and producers. Complete credits, basic episode
storylines, and tallies of Emmy awards and yearly ratings make Classic Sitcoms a superb and
highly recommended resource for TV fans and trivia buffs alike.
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St. #510, New York NY 10010
1-800-491-2808 www.amazon.com
Two excellent guides are recommended picks for students of film and stage production. Vincent
LoBrutto's Filmmaker's Guide To Production Design (1581152-248, $19.95) provides a practical
guide to all areas of the production design process, from the first reading of the script to its entire
production. From coordinating a team and planning different stages to constructing sets and
budgeting, this is packed with advice on designing films. Charles Grippo's Stage Producer's
Business And Legal Guide (1581152418, $19.95) provides a basic manual for any presenting any
type of live stage entertainment, covering everything from business issues to booking halls. The
emphasis on keeping production costs low and quality high makes for an excellent basic guide.
Both are practical handbooks.
Media Law For Producers
Philip H. Miller
Focal Press
200 Wheeler Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
0240804783 $39.95 focalpress.com
Knowledgeably written by Philip H. Miller (an expert practicing attorney specializing in media
law), and now in its fourth edition featuring new and expanded sections on option agreements, the
use of copyrighted materials, developments in Internet law, as well as interactive productions,
Media Law For Producers is a straightforward, 399-page guide to legal issues relevant to media
projects for theatrical, television, radio, print, or electronic projects from production contracts, to
copyright registration for finished programs, and more. Specifically written to be accessible to the
non-specialist general reader, and to be as a solid resource with which to educate oneself before
consulting with a media attorney who would charge by the hour for his expertise, Media Law For
Producers is a "must-have" resource for anyone seriously involved in producing a media project
regardless of the subject matter or format.
Trafalgar Square, dist.
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
1-800-423-4525 www.amazon.com
These film titles provide insights, entertainment, and solid views of film history. Steven Paul
Davies' Prisoner Handbook (Boxtree, 0752219685, $19.95) will fascinate any who relished this
cult TV series, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Only 17 episodes were made, but
the semi-supernatural overtones and symbolism has kept it engrossing: this book reviews these
episodes, fan responses, and philosophy alike. Ian Markham-Smith and Liz Hodgson's Nicholas
Cage (John Blake, 1857823966, $16.95) surveys one of the most secretive stars in Hollywood,
revealing his private and professional life and surveying his film contributions. Plenty of detail on
his major films makes for chapters which will intrigue any fan of the actor. Eric Braun's
Frightening The Horses (Reynolds & Hearn, 190311102, $24.95) surveys gay icons of the
cinema, survey gay-themed productions through surveys of the actors and actresses who appeal to
gay viewers. From Judy Garland to Marlon Brando, this packs in intriguing surveys. David
Bishop's Complete Inspector Morse (Reynolds, 903111269, $24.95) will reach a narrower
audience of fans of the Oxford sleuth TV show, but any who have enjoyed these programs on US
television will find this a viewer's pleasure, packed with a critique of the character, the original
novels which produced him, and the writers' involvement in the characters of the series. All are
excellent, involving titles.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
What Is Love? A Simple Buddhist Guide
Taro Gold
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
0740738380 $9.95 1-800-851-8923
A splendid addition to any personal Buddhist Studies reference collection or reading list, What Is
Love?: A Simple Buddhist Guide To Romantic Happiness is a compact-sized collections of
inspirational and spiritual insights into the ways of love and reflecting the wisdom of a Buddhist
perspective. Famous Buddhist quotes and proverbs such as "You may search the universe for
someone more worthy of your love and affection than you are yourself, but such a person does
not exist" are interlaced with author Taro Gold's insight into the human condition, in this
impressively uplifting, and enlightening little book.
This Precious Life
Khandro Rinpoche
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-4544
1570623074 $21.95 shambhala.com
Featuring a foreword by the Dalai Lama, This Precious Life: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings On The
Path To Enlightenment by Khandro Rinpoche is a soulful work of insight. The text of This
Precious Life informatively examines the "Four Reminders" of Tibetan Buddhist teachings: the
preciousness of human birth; the truth of impermanence; the reality of suffering; and the
inescapableness of karma. Khandro Rinpoche insightfully explores how all of us have the potential
to best enjoy, use, and fulfill the brief years of our short lives. An uplifting work embracing the
philosophy of self-improvement and opening one's mind to maximum possibilities, This Precious
Life is particularly recommended to the attention of both students and practitioners of
Buddhism.
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Isaac The Pirate
Christophe Blain
NBM Press
555 8th Ave, #1202, NY, NY 10018-4364
1561633666 $14.95 nbmpublishing.com
Isaac The Pirate: 1. To Exotic Lands is a graphic novel by Christophe Blaine of an especially high
literary quality. Isaac Sofer is a talented young artist searching for money to make himself a
worthy suitor to his beloved signs on to paint the portrait of a ship captain - yet once they are on
the seas, Isaac learns that he is working aboard a pirate ship! Furthermore, the captain dreams of
discovering new lands around the South Pole - but at what cost? The simplistic color illustrations
set the stage for a powerful and enduring tale of the failings of human nature. The first of an
anticipated series, Isaac The Pirate is a very enthusiastically recommended addition to graphic
novel enthusiasts.
The Parenting Shelf
1-2-3 Magic
Thomas W. Phelan
ParentMagic, Inc.
800 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
www.parent-magic.com
1889140163 $14.95 1-800-442-4453
Now in an expanded and updated third edition, 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline For Children
2-12 is a guide accessibly written by Thomas W. Phelan (an internationally known expert and
lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder). 1-2-3 Magic is an extremely
straightforward "user manual" for controlling obnoxious behavior of children ages 2 to 12 -- and
teaching these youngsters to be responsible for their own actions. Denouncing the fallacy of
pretending that children are "little adults" when in fact they are often selfish or foolish simply
because they are too young to know any better and need to be taught, 1-2-3 Magic focuses on a
core system of counting to three, then if the bad behavior persists, punishing a recalcitrant child
with a time-out or a loss of privileges. A central key to the system is not to talk too much or show
emotion. Indeed, a parent should not explain more than once, as too much discussion tends to
confuse a child. As the child grows older the benevolent dictatorship of parenthood gradually
transitions into the more democratic process of raising a teenager. An astutely written, expert
work, 1-2-3 Magic is very highly recommended reading for all parents, grandparents, teachers,
and babysitters.
How To Get Your Child To Love Reading
Esme Raji Codell
Algonquin Books
PO Box 2225, Chapel Hill NC 27515
1565123085 $18.95 1-800-722-7202
This treasure trove features over 3,000 hand-picked titles on all kinds of topics, and has been both
child-tested and teacher-approved. From books which begin with read-alouds to support for
parents of reluctant readers and indexes for locating books by subject, this packs in activities,
ideas for storytimes, and all kinds of book-reinforcing fun for the kids. Many creative ideas for
parents wanting to instill a love of reading abound here, making How To Get Your Child To Love
Reading very strongly recommended.
Better Parenting
Leland E. Pulley
Stewardship Enterprises
PO Box 3757, Central Point, OR 97502
www.stewardshipenterprises.com
0961128240 $30.00 1-541-664-9209
With the needs of families in today's fast-paced modern world in mind, Better Parenting: A Simple
Approach by Leland E. Pulley is a straightforward guide to handling parent-child interaction in a
manner that uses a blend of love and firmness to set proper rules, teach children respect,
responsibility, safety, and other valuable traits, improves overall communication and much more.
Offering very practical strategies and useful advice for both immediate situations and long-term
concerns, Better Parenting covers all age ranges of children and is highly recommended reading
for all parents and those who are expecting to become parents.
The New Face Of Grandparenting
Don Schmitz
Grandkidsandme
1764 Hampshire Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116
www.grandkidsandme.com
097417100X $14.95 1-651-695-1988
The New Face Of Grandparenting: Why Parents Need Their Own Parents by Don Schmitz
(Founder of Grandkisand me, The Grandkisandme Foundation, Grandparent Camp, and Grandkid
Days) is an insightful and informative examination of the changing role of grandparents in today's
world, along with very practical advice for becoming a grandparent, and offering an emphasis on
the "four L's" of effective relationships: Loving, Laughing, Listening, and Learning. Advice for
maintaining a strong family bond even if members live many miles apart, as well as the importance
of preserving heritage and legacy, are among the highlights of this gentle, thoughtful, and very
strongly recommended guide to how parents and grandparents can best work together for the
benefit of the children.
If Your Child Is Bipolar
Cindy Singer & Sheryl Gurrentz
Perspective Publishing
KSB Promotions (publicity)
2528 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suite A, Glendale, CA 91206
www.familyhelp.com
1930085060 $18.95 1-800-330-5851
Collaboratively written by Cindy Singer (Founder of Mothers of Asperger's Syndrome Kids -
MASK) and Sheryl Gurrentz (whose brother has a Bipolar Disorder), If Your Child Is Bipolar:
The Parent-To-Parent Guide To Living With And Loving A Bipolar Child is an impressive
self-help guide for parents struggling to cope with children who have a behavioral or mood
disorder. From recognizing behaviors that can be a sign of mental illness; to finding mental
healthcare professions who can properly diagnose and treat a child; to learning parenting skills to
help control a child's behavior at home; to wrestling with recalcitrant insurance companies, and a
great deal more, If Your Child Is Bipolar is a comprehensive resource and a very strongly
recommended source of tested advice for parents, grandparents, and other care givers.
Losing A Parent To Death In The Early Years
Alicia F. Lieberman, et al.
Zero To Three Press
PO Box 960, Herndon, VA 21072
0943657725 $39.95 zerotothree.org
Especially written for clinicians (but of immense value to non-specialist general readers as well),
Losing A Parent To Death In The Early Years: Guidelines For The Treatment Of Traumatic
Bereavement In Infancy And Early Childhood is the collaborative effort of Alicia F. Lieberman,
Nancy C. Compton, Patricia Van Horn, and Chandra Ghosh Ippen. A straightforward resource
for helping those in infancy and early childhood cope with the loss of a parent or primary
caregiver, Losing A Parent To Death In The Early Years draws on expert authors and affiliates of
The Child Trauma Research Project in order to comprehensively cover difficult issues that arise
when a parent dies from a socially stigmatized cause, such as suicide, murder, or AIDS. Also
address is the making a clinical diagnosis; creating a safe frame for the treatment; recurrent
treatment themes and more. An expertly presented instructional resource, Losing A Parent To
Death In The Early Years is an invaluable addition to academic and professional reference
collection.
The Library Video/DVD Shelf
Sketchbooks: How Artists Use Them
Crystal Productions
PO Box 2159, Glenview, IL 60025
www.crystalproductions.com
156290308X $29.95 1-800-255-8629
Featuring the instruction of Trish Gans (an art educator and consultant of 25 years' experience),
Sketchbooks: How Artists Use Them is an informational and skill-building instructional video
centering around why sketchbooks are such a useful tool in the visual arts, as well as ways to
apply them to art in the context of literacy, math, and science. An excellent and visually illustrated
discussion of a useful technique for aspiring artists of all walks of life, Sketchbooks How Artists
Use Them is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, school art department, and
community library art instruction video collections.
The Social Issues Shelf
A Voice For Nonprofits
Jeffrey M. Berry & David F. Arons
Brookings Institution Press
1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2188
0815709129 $26.95 1-800-275-1447
Informatively written by Jeffrey M. Berry (Professor of Political Science, Tufts University) with
the assistance of David F. Arons (Co-Director of Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest), A
Voice For Nonprofits examines and addresses the dilemma of nonprofit organizations, which
increasingly provide basic government services yet are discouraged by federal law from
participating in legislative lobbying efforts. Analyzing these restrictions on the participation of
nonprofit organizations in policy making processes, and offering ways to address the problems
caused between an imbalance of communication let alone legislation, A Voice For Nonprofits
offers crucial insight into a very real modern problem. A Voice For Nonprofits needs to be read
by every social activist, as well as every non-profit organization manager, director, and those who
serve on board of directors.
Passing
Brooke Kroeger
Public Affairs
250 West 57th St., #1321, NY, NY 10107
1891620991 $25.00 1-877-782-1234
It may surprise readers to learn that many Americans today still 'pass: black for white, and in new
ways. Passing is viewed as negative, but Brooke Kroeger's Passing reveals the underlying reasons
why people pass for other than what they are, using the lives of six present-day 'passers' to reveal
these motives and experiences.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Starting Your Career As A Freelance Writer
Moira Anderson Allen
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd St, Suite 210, NY, NY 10010
www.allworth.com
158115304X $19.95 1-800-491-2808
Starting Your Career As A Freelance Writer by professional author Moira Anderson Allen is an
extremely practical and detailed career guide for the aspiring writer seeking to become a paid
professional. Starting Your Career As A Freelance Writer comprehensively and accessibly covers
how to make time for writing; honing research and interview techniques; find markets for written
work of all kinds; writing and marketing nonfiction books and articles, and a great deal more. A
no-nonsense advice guide packed with tips, tricks, and techniques, Starting Your Career As A
Freelance Writer is an absolute "must-read" for anyone seriously interested in developing a
successful career as a professional freelance writing.
Writing About Nature
John A. Murray
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1591
www.unmpress.com
0826330851 $17.95 1-800-249-7737
Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, Writing About Nature: A Creative Guide by John
A. Murray deftly teaches aspiring nature writers diverse exercises and examples with which to
hone the communication skills of anyone who has experienced nature and the outdoors and yearns
to share what they have seen. Covering a broad range of genres, and conveying a wealth of tips,
tricks, techniques, as well as surveying publication issues, and enhanced with a new chapter about
nature writing and environmental activism, Writing About Nature is an original, superbly
organized and presented resource. Writing About Nature is an excellent skill improvement guide
which is a highly recommended addition to any nature writer's instructional reference shelf or
reading list.
Writing Wide
Billie H. Williams
Filbert Publishing
PO Box 326, Kandiyohi, MN 56251
www.FilbertPublishing.com
0971079633 $9.95 1-320-212-4457
Writing Wide: Exercises by Wisconsin author and writing expert Billie A. Williams is an
instructional guidebook to successful writing techniques with exercises to practice for the
improvement of one's skills. A practical instructional to avoiding common pitfalls; broadening
word choice; promoting the effortless flow of narration, and so much more, Writing Wide is a
superb self-improvement guide and highly recommended for writers of all skill and experience
levels.
Grass Roots Book Marketing
Rusty Fischer
Filbert Publishing
PO Box 326, Kandiyohi, MN 56251
0971079668 $13.95 1-320-212-4457
Grass Roots Book Marketing is a handy guidebook of free or inexpensive tips, tricks, and
techniques for creative book marketing self-published eBooks and POD titles. Nearly three
hundred ideas for getting the word out on one's book are succinctly summarized and range from
promoting an e-book by letting people read the first couple chapters for free; to providing an
attractive display case with copies of one's book to beauty and barber shops; to submitting the
website for one's book to a host of search engines; to utilizing QVC television programming,
Grass Roots Book Marketing is an excellent supplementary resource for any dedicated
self-publisher. If you have an eBook or a POD published title, either fiction or non-fiction, the you
need to read your way through Rusty Fischer's Grass Roots Book Marketing!
The Concise Guide To Copy Editing
Paul LaRocque
Marion Street Press
PO Box 2249, Oak Park, IL 60304
www.marionstreetpress.com
0972993711 $12.95 1-866-443-7987
Expertly written by experienced journalist and journalism educator Paul LaRocque, The Concise
Guide To Copy Editing: Preparing Written Work For Readers is a straightforward and
comprehensive introduction to the skill of editing text with the needs of the reader foremost in
mind. Principles and examples concerning general order of ideas, compressing and strengthening
prose, common grammar errors, and the overall self-improvement of personal editing skills, The
Concise Guide To Copy Editing is a "must-read" introduction for anyone seriously interested in
copy editing as a career -- as well as an invaluable instructional for aspiring authors or novice
publishers wanting to know what the proper duties and responsibilities of a copy editor are within
the framework contemporary publishing.
The Political Science Shelf
Political Corruption In America
Mark Grossman
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
1576070603 $85.00 1-800-368-6868
Compiled by history writer Mark Grossman, Political Corruption In America: An Encyclopedia Of
Scandals, Power, And Greed is an informationally impressive, very nicely organized, 466-page
reference which lists more than 250 cross-referenced A-Z entries detailing famous people, court
cases, and events of political scandals throughout the history of the United States from its
inception down to the present day. Illustrated with black-and-white cartoons that mocked political
corruption in newspapers throughout the years, Political Corruption In America is an excellent
reference resource and a highly recommended acquisition for school and community library
American History and Political Science collections.
The Gardening Shelf
American Garden Writing
Bonnie Marranca, editor
Taylor Trade Publishing
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, Maryland 20706
1589790235 $18.95 1-800-462-6420
Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited by Bonnie Marranca and now in a newly expanded
edition, American Garden Writing: An Anthology is a an impressive and inherently fascinating
collection of excerpts from classical and distinguished literature celebrating the inspiration,
interplay of art and nature, and bounty of the garden. Marranca's choices drawn from a diverse
cast of international authors make for enjoyable leisure reading and an unfettered celebration of
mother earth's cultivated bounty. American Garden Writing is very highly recommended reading
-- especially for gardening enthusiasts!
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
The Resurrection Man's Legacy
Dale Bailey
Golden Gryphon
3002 Perkins Rd., Urbana, IL 61802
1930846223 $4.95 www.amazon.com
The Resurrection Man's Legacy represents Dale Bailey's first collection, though his fantasies have
been published for a decade: as such, it showcases the title story, slated for development as a
motion picture, and combines this growing classic with tales of grief and family ties. The tone of
these short stories is historical in style: Bailey's stories provide believable near-futures, science
which could be real, and a literary, poetic bent to the language which is unusual and compelling.
Highly recommended.
Conqueror's Moon
Julian May
Ace
375 Hudson St., New York NY 100014
0441011322 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Conqueror's Moon is the first in a projected trilogy, returning to the epic fantasy worlds May is
famous for in painting the story of an island divided into warring kingdoms. Add geologic unrest
and the influence of outside sorcerers and seed this setting with the story of a prince's secret
alliance with a beautiful sorceress and you have a powerful fantasy which is gripping and hard to
put down.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Tom Kratman's State Of Disobedience (0743471709, $22.00) provides an alternate history of a
second American revolution which is realistic and moving. 2060 in the U.S. presents a world
where the Alamo comes to life under the leadership of Juanita Seguin, a leader who becomes
embroiled in what will be the Second American Revolution. A fine blend of futuristic setting and
re-enactment of regional pride. Mercedes Lackey, et.al.'s This Rough Magic (0743471490,
$26.00) is a recommended prequel for fans of the prior Shadow Of The Lion: here Corfu in the
16th century is a repository of magic and a demon who tries to take the island and crush Venice.
It's up to a small band of fighters and a very reluctant young heroine to battle the ancient powers
of evil to wrest magic to its inner good. Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye's Ship Who Saved
The Worlds (0743471717, $22.00) combines two popular sequels: The Ship Who Won And The
Ship Errant. Here a physically disadvantaged woman becomes a shellperson/spaceship on a
mission to search for intelligent life, only to encounter a strange world dominated by sorcerers. In
the sequel, Carialle and her crew must brave a devastating sector of space which challenges the
definition of a newfound alien friendship. Both are excellent choices for prior fans of some of the
'Ship Who' series titles.
The Impending Storm
Clifford B. Bowyer
Silver Leaf Books
PO Box 6460, Holliston, MA 01746
www.SilverLeafBooks.com
0974435449 $27.95 1-888-823-6450
Beginning "The Imperium Saga" series, The Impending Storm is a grand work of high fantasy by
Clifford B. Bowyer. An ancient civilization of elves, all but brought to ruin by an insidious force,
sends a trio of emissaries and protectors to find a chosen girl of the Seven Kingdoms, prophesied
to be their savior. The Empress of the Seven Kingdoms, and those allies closest to her, are
struggling with rebellion, ruthless enemies, and the machinations of a hidden tyrant. A sweeping
saga of dire conflict and sparkling hope, The Impending Storm is a well crafted heroic fantasy and
will leave the reader looking eagerly towards the next volume in what promises to be a truly
outstanding "Fall of the Imperium Trilogy" crafted by a skilled and talented master of the
genre.
Edge/Hades Publications
Box 1414 Calgary, AB, T2P 216, Canada
Two impressive new novels are startling science fiction collections replete with power and diverse
plots. K.A. Bedford's Orbital Burn (1894063104, $14.95) is the author's first published science
fiction novel and combines the unusual character of a P.I. solving petty crimes with the setting of
a home planet doomed by an asteroid and her association with a strange defective biological
android boy Kid. Combine an impossible case with a struggle for survival and you have a plot
which will delight fans of science fiction and detective stories alike. Elisabeth Vonarburg's Dreams
Of The Sea (1894063964, $20.95) presents the first of five books in the acclaimed Tyranael
series. The eclipse of twin planets over planet Tyranael kills most of its Earth colonist settlers,
forcing the few survivors to make a new life in the cities of a long-vanished alien population. The
strange dreams of Eilai are forecasting more challenges, however, and it's up to the colonists to
unravel the truth beyond her dream's dangerous predictions.
Microcosms
Gregory Benford, Ed.
DAW Books
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
0756401712 $6.99 www.amazon.com
Contributions by Jack McDevitt, Stephen Baxter, Sheckley and other notables in the field provide
a powerful collection which examines basic concepts of hard science physics in considering
futures in which worlds have been created by man. The thirteen stories comprising Microcosms
range from accounts of physicists who act as God in a variety of small microcosmic worlds to a
God who decides to put a stop to man's creation efforts. A satisfyingly fascinating read.
The Needlecraft Shelf
The Yarn Girls' Guide To Simple Knits
Julie Carles & Jordana Jacobs
Clarkson Potter
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0609608800 $30.00 1-800-726-0600
Using this basic guide, even the newcomer to knitting to take up the craft of knitting. The authors
own a yarn shop and have taught knitting for years; The Yarn Girls' Guide To Simple Knits pairs
ten modern patterns and projects with step-by-step illustrated lessons in knitting designed
especially for novices. Directions are quite specific and leave nothing for wonder down to the
size of needles and yarn type.
Martingale & Company
20205 144th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
1-800-426-3126 www.amazon.com
The beautiful Treasury Of Rowan Knits edited by Stephen Sheard (1564774368, $39.95) is a
lavish guide a knitter will take joy in. Eighty designs from famous knitter designers mark a title
which profiles dozens of techniques from basic to complicated, producing professional-quality
results. Teri Christopherson's Best Of Black Mountain Quilts (1564774633, $28.95) provides
over thirty projects based on this popular set of quilt designs. Simple piecing and stitching
methods make them accessible to all audiences, while color photos of finished results pack a
display which invites quilters to try something new. Gretchen K. Hudock'' Quick Quilts Using
Quick Bias (1564774295, $22.95) tells how to use Quick Bias tape in new ways to apply
patchwork and applique to projects. From ten projects for decorating and giving gifts to using the
tape to maximum efficiency, this is filled with ideas.
Wild By Design
Janet Catherine Berlo and Patricia Cox Crews
University of Washington Press
PO Box 50096, Seattle, WA 98145-5096
0295983094 $35.00 www.amazon.com
Wild By Design: Two Hundred Years Of Innovation And Artistry In American Quilts is an
impressively informative exploration of American improvisational, asymmetrical quilting
experiments provides a fine history of evolving designs, colors and motifs from the early 19th
century to modern times. Of particular note here are insights on regional American and modern
art quilts from local communities, as well as surveys of the collections and holdings of the
International Quilt Study Center. A gorgeous analysis which includes a concurrent history of
women and the textile arts in America, this is studded with color photos.
More Quilts From The Quiltmaker's Gift
Joanne Larsen Line
Orchard Books/Scholastic
557 Broadway, New York NY 10012
0439519519 $26.95 1-800-242-7737
This needlecraft publication by children's books publisher Orchard Books is deftly designed to
have appeal to quilting enthusiastis all ages, and so is reviewed here as the perfect parent/child
introduction to quilts and quilting. More Quilts From The Quiltmaker's Gift features 19 traditional
quilt patterns for young quilters, including instructions on fabric selections, assembly details,
and clear piecing directions. Parents will want to use Joanne Line's More Quilts From The
Quiltmaker's Gift as a guide for involving the entire family in a quilting project, as it's most
accessible to all.
American Quilter's Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com www.amazon.com
Two titles provide inspiration variations on traditional quilting patterns and techniques. Bobbie
Aug and Sharon Newman's Quilt Blocks X 9 (1574327992, $19.95) presents twelve quilts which
use the nine-block arrangement to create various block patterns. From fabric combinations to
embracing different backgrounds, this packs in templates, easy directions, and an approach which
lends to experimentation. Anita Shackelford's Infinite Feathers Quilting Designs (1574327984,
$25.95) provides the basics of creating quilt designs which fit in the blocks and borders of a quilt.
From different types of patterns and designs and their transfer to over a hundred feather designs in
different sizes, this provides easy step-by-step instructions quilters will appreciate.
C&T Publishing
1651 Challenge Dr., Concord, CA 94520
1-800-284-1114 www.amazon.com
Two new titles are filled with design examples and projects for quilters. Laura Lee Fritz's 250
More Continuous-line Quilting Designs (1571201467, $17.95) provides design templates which
may be used in hand, machine and longarm quilting. Individual chapters profile over two hundred
design possibilities and include a special pull-out section of coordinating border designs. Claudia
Olson's Fifteen Two Block Quilts (1571201475, $26.95) tells how to multiple a design using just
two basic quilting blocks. A secondary design is created by placing two blocks side by side, and
numerous color photos and instructions tell how to create a multitude of designs and effects
through these patterns.
The Artbook Shelf
F&W Publications
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
1-800-289-0963 www.amazon.com
Three new guides from North Light Books present inviting how-to "do-it-yourself" instructional
manuals which invite artistic experimentation. Lesley Harrison's Painting Animals That Touch The
Heart (158-1801319, $27.99) provides a guide to creating touching animal paintings. Amateurs
and those with minimal art experience will find this an easy set of step-by-step demonstrations
which are based on creating animal outlines and filling in with color. An inviting, encouraging
guide outstanding in its attention to realistic animal drawing. Dorothy Dent's Painting Realistic
Landscapes (1581801572, $24.99) shares years of creative decorative experiences with a focus on
creating landscapes in acrylic. Both beginners and those with some landscape painting background
will find this a fine basic guide to creating textures, patterns, and effects to be proud of. Melvyn
Petterson and Ian Kearey's Drawing Landscapes (David & Charles, 07153-14521, $22.99) tells
how to capture a variety of landscapes using a few simple techniques in pen and pencil. Plenty of
color drawings demonstrate polished results. All are excellent guides for all levels.
Creative Authenticity
Ian Roberts
Atelier Saint-Luc Press
PO Box 1082, Fairfield, IA 52556
0972872329 $14.95 1-888-333-4541
A landscape and gallery painter of over 40 years' experience, Ian Roberts has also incorporated
the questions and input of over 200 students in Creative Authenticity: 16 Principles To Clarify
And Deepen Your Artistic Vision. A very helpful guide to unlocking one's creative potential,
Creative Authenticity debunks the "Van Gogh Syndrome" and myth that genius requires torment;
addresses the almost universal necessity of dealing with natural tendencies to procrastinate;
presents effective working methods; shows how to reap ideas from everyday life, and so much
more. Enthusiastically recommended reading for anyone wanting to engage in their own artistic
aspirations, Creative Authenticity transcends its focus upon painting to serve as an inspirational
guide to artists of all mediums.
MFA Highlights American Painting
Elliot Bostwick Davis, et. al.
MFA Publications
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
0878466606 $19.95 mfa-publications.org
Enhanced with a full-color display of 150 illustrations, MFA Highlights American Painting is a
stunning, 232-page, art history discussion of over one hundred masterworks dating from 1670 to
1960. The creations of such diverse artists as O'Keeffe, Pollock, Copley, and others are presented
along with a general discussion of art in American history and how events of the ages interplayed
with the creation of classic works of art. A joy to read and behold, and a superb resource for any
dedicated art history connoisseur, MFA Highlights American Painting is a strongly recommended
addition to personal, academic, and community library Art History core reference collections and
Art Appreciation supplemental reading lists.
Graphic Modernism
Art Institute of Chicago
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205, Manchester, VT 05254
0865592071 $50.00 hudsonhills.com
A co-production of the Art Institute of Chicago and Hudson Hills Press, Graphic Modernism
displays artworks drawn from the Francey and Dr. Martin L. Gecht Collection at the Art Institute
of Chicago. Showcasing color illustrations of bold 19th Century, Twentieth-Century European,
and Twentieth-Century American works that range from realism to more abstract constructions of
shape and image. Graphic Modernism is enhanced with accompanying and extensively informative
commentary, history, and critique by Suzanne Folds McCullagh (The Gecht Collection and the
Chicago Tradition) and Mark Krisco (Francey and Dr. Martin L. Gecht: An Appreciation) to
make Graphic Modernism a thoroughly impressive survey of modernism, displaying works by
Cezanne, Degas, Gauguin, Pollock, and so many others. Graphic Modernism is a visual treasure
that will superbly complement any personal, academic, or community library Art Appreciation
and/or Art History collection.
Steve Tobin's Natural History
Steve Tobin
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205, 74-2 Union Street, Manchester, VT 05254
1555952119 $65.00 hudsonhills.com
Steve Tobin's Natural History is a grand coffee table book flawlessly published and presented by
Hudson Hills Press featuring the sculpture of Steve Tobin as showcased in the photography of
George Erml and enhanced by the informative essays of Donald Kuspit. Indeed, Erml's brilliant
full-color photography reveals the daring, natural-themed works from a mosaic of seeds to shoes
filled with preserved natural items to three-dimensional renditions of human torsos, and so much
more. Kuspit's insightful and deftly written essay series prefaces the visual display. A strongly
recommended addition to academic and community library Artbook Collections, Steve Tobin's
Natural History allows the original work of this master artist in a full, free, and unfettered
reign.
The Jade Book: A Stone Of Hope
Daniela Geracitano Vance
Colossal Creations
2591 Panorama Drive, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 2Y0, Canada
0973139013 $24.95 colossalcreations.com
The Jade Book: A Stone Of Hope is an informationally impressive tribute to a singularly unique
and powerful work of the stone shaper's art -- a book crafted entirely of jade, with pages that can
be turned due to extremely skilled carving. Only three sentences are in this remarkable book, each
a quote from a great human figure: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" from
Mahatma Gandhi; "Works of love are works of peace" from Mother Teresa; and "Let Freedom
Ring" from Martin Luther King Jr. The Jade Book: A Stone Of Hope also contains finely carved
and polished portraits of each notable humanitarian, and embodies the lasting and joyous power of
the noble ideals it celebrates. Featuring full-color pictures of the book-made-out-of-jade, as well
as an in-depth study of its intricate creation process, The Jade Book: A Stone Of Hope offers an
unusual and very special spotlight upon truly memorable art.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collecting Santa Fe Authors
T. N. Luther & Marilyn Luther
Ancient City Press
PO Box 5401, Santa Fe, NM 87502
1580960138 $22.00 1-505-982-8195
Expertly compiled by T. N. Luther and enhanced with occasional illustrations by Marilyn Luther,
Collecting Santa Fe Authors is a very straightforward, "collector friendly" reference and price
guide featuring short biographies and information concerning noted works of famous Santa Fe
Authors. Ranging from the great science fiction writer Roger Zelazny; to the talented and
accomplished author Jack Schaefer; to the mystery/suspense writer Stuart Woods, and so many
others, Collecting Santa Fe Authors (which is also available in a hardcover edition: 158096012X,
$45.00) includes price listings of classic first editions and is a particularly excellent resource for
dedicated bibliophiles interested in the creative works of the Santa Fe region.
Collector Books
PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420 www.amazon.com
Glass collecting remains one of the most popular areas of interest, and Collector Press has not
overlooked this market. Don't miss the updated 7th edition of Gene & Cathy Florence's
Collectible Glassware From The 40s, 50s, 60s (157-4323512, $19.95), which updates values and
includes an excellent background history of popular glassworks manufacturers; Tom Bredehoft's
Glass Tumblers 1860s T0 1920s (1574323555, $29.95), which narrows the focus to tumbles from
all manufacturers, Jim & Susan Harran's Collectible Cups & Saucers Book III (157-4323520,
$24.95), covering both entire services and china cabinet cups and saucers, the 16th edition of
Gene & Cathy Florence's popular Encyclopedia Of Depression Glass (1574323539, $19.95),
which profiles depression glass pieces and their latest valuations; and Bill Edwards & Mike
Carwile's Carnival Glass (1574323-474, $29.95), which narrows its focus to the best, most
desirable pieces in the genre. For a handy take-along tote, don't miss the 14th edition of the Flea
Market Trader (1574323547, $12.95): it has only black and white photos, but documents
thousands of items with their latest values. John and Malinda Bomm's Official Precious Moments
Collector's Guide To Company Dolls (1574323628, $19.95) provides excellent quality color
photos to accompany prices of the entire line of this company's doll lines. B.J. Summers' Pocket
Guide To Coca-Cola Identifications (1574323504, $12.95) appears in its fourth edition to provide
a take-along tote for collectors who travel to buy. All are highly recommended, important
picks.
The Library Science Shelf
The Public Library Start-Up Guide
Christine Lind Hage
ALA Editions
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
0838908667 $42.00 1-800-545-2433
In The Public Library Start-Up Guide, Christine Lind Hage draws upon her experience and
expertise to provide the reader with a no-nonsense guide to getting a public library off the ground.
Individual chapters comprehensively address how to secure library financing; long-term plans;
building and furnishing a suitable public library; library promotion; and much, much more.
Research, tried and tested methods, anecdotes, and an overall wealth of firsthand information and
"walk-through" steps fill the pages of this absolute "must-read" for anyone responsible for the
creation or establishment of a public library within their community.
Libraries, Mission, & Marketing
Linda K. Wallace
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
0838908675 $27.00 1-800-545-2433
Linda K. Wallace is a talented library communications professional who draws upon her
experience and expertise in Libraries, Mission, & Marketing: Writing Mission Statements That
Work to provide Library Science students and novice community librarians with an excellent and
accessible guide to the power of mission statements required in order to turn ideas into action for
the benefit of an academic, corporate, or community library system. Featuring over one hundred
example mission statements used in libraries today (divided by type of library and sub-categorized
to take into account varying nuances), Libraries, Mission, & Marketing is a simply superb
resource for crafting an optimum mission statement for libraries regardless of size or setting, and
especially useful to anyone confronted with the problem of creating a mission statement for their
library system.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
High Impact Resumes And Letters
Ronald Krannich & William Banis
Impact Publications
1904 Manassas Drive Suite N, Manassas Park, VA 20111
1570231893 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Acquire skills for success and understand how electronic resume searches affect applicants with
the aid of a powerful book which contains practical information for tailoring a submission for
maximum effect. This updated and expanded eigth edition of Ronald Krannich and William Banis'
High Impact Resumes And Letters is a strongly recommended guide which covers everything
from different types of employment letters for different situations to key questions and answers
which should be addressed in a presentation. A powerful set of examples of winning results
rounds out the workbook pages for fill-in participation. If you are entering, re-entering, or simply
upgrading your resume, then read High Impact Resumes And Letters.
Your Essential Guide To Career Success
Sheila Pantry & Peter Griffiths
Facet Publishing
c/o Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William St, #2004, NY, NY 10038
1856044912 $59.95 neal-schuman.com
Sheila Pantry and Peter Griffiths draw upon their years of professional experience as a pair of
expert trainers in Your Essential Guide To Career Success, an authoritative and informationally
impressive guide especially meant for information professionals seeking to thrive in the global
library of the 21st century. From taking full advantage of case studies; to adapting to changes in
employment law; to keeping one's edge honed in the wide variety of skills (online, linguistic,
negotiating, consulting and more) necessary to the success of an information professional, Your
Essential Guide To Career Success is a solidly practical career guide, reference and resource. A
superbly presented self-improvement guide for any business professional looking to sharpen his or
her acumen, image, confidence, and interpersonal skills, Your Essential Guide To Career Success
is a core addition to personal reading lists and counseling services reference collections.
Where The Jobs Are
Joyce Hadley Copeland
Career Press Inc.
PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1564144224 $13.99 1-800-227-3371
Now in an expanded and updated third edition, Where The Jobs Are by Joyce Hadley Copeland
offers the reader a close-up look at the hottest job markets today. Offering up-to-date facts and
figures profiling a wide variety of industries, including salary levels, overview of current field
trends, the largest employers, advice for breaking into the field, and so much more, Where The
Jobs Are covers everything from Accounting to Computer & Information Services to Travel and
Hospitality and more. A superbly "user friendly" informational reference guide, Where The Jobs
Are is very highly recommended for anyone who finds themselves having to make (or remake!) a
career choice.
The Fiction Shelf
The Good House
Tananarive Due
Atria Books
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0743449002 $25.00 www.amazon.com
When Angela loses her child and her husband simultaneously, she rejects the old house which was
the scene of tragedy: now, years later, Angela must return to the rural house she once loved, only
to face the possibility that a string of unusual tragedies are haunting it. Don't expect overt ghosts
here though; the plot of The Good House focuses more on issues of psychological damage and
healing than spectres, and is satisfyingly complex.
University of Chicago Press
5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637-1496
1-800-621-2736 press.uchicago.edu
Thomas McMahon's three classic works of fiction are presented in affordable paperwork form
with eye-catching covers to satisfy newcomers and old fans alike. Loving Little Egypt
(0226561097) tells of a blind physics prodigy who taps into the nation's phone lines and tries to
warn of a security threat; Mckay's Bees (0226561-119) tells of a man determined to make a
fortune from raising bees, despite challenges from a country on the verge of civil war; and
Principles Of American Nuclear Chemistry (0226561100) imagines life at Los Alamos as seen
through the eyes of an MIT physics expert who worked on the project. Moving plots deftly
combine lively characters with realistic settings.
The Travels Of Increase Joseph
Jerry Apps
Badger Books Inc./Waubesa Press
PO Box 192, Oregon, WI 53575
1932542019 $22.95 badgerbooks.com
The Travels Of Increase Joseph by Jerry Apps is a superbly crafted historical novel of a pioneer
preacher who came to the wildlands of Wisconsin in 1852 with his small gathering of followers,
the Standalone Fellowship. Supporting the Fellowship by selling his special curative tonic, and
delivering oratory and with powerful messages that are nothing short of spellbinding, Joseph Link
dared to speak out as he journeyed and his words and ideas made an impression that stayed. The
Travels Of Increase Joseph is a most thoughtful and wonderfully entertaining read. Jerry Apps
writes with vibrant character and has a penchant for making Wisconsin history come alive.
The Emerald Prairie
Harold G. Ross
Sunflower University Press
PO Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505-1009
0897452747 $14.95 1-800-258-1232
Set in the American West during the late 1800s, The Emerald Prairie by Harold G. Ross is the
sweeping and highly recommended story of a pioneer family looking to stake their claim on
Kansas prairie. A tale of faith in God, survival, and a young man who grows up tested by destiny
yet driven by the courage and challenge passed on in his blood, The Emerald Prairie is a moving
tale that brings a bygone era vividly alive and documents Harold Ross as an original author and a
talented master of the western genre.
Calling Up The Dead
Brett Weaver
Livingston Press
Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
193198221X $14.95 www.uwa.edu
Calling Up The Dead is an anthology of moving short stories by Brett Weaver and which offer
intense glimpses into riddles of contemporary existence. An Asian Indian has repatriated only to
witness a patricide; three war refugees barely into puberty must find a way to survive and endure;
an elderly woman can only find pity in the mysterious voice of a balcony; and three more
dramatic, haunting vignettes comprise this outstanding compilation. Highly recommended reading,
Calling Up The Dead is also available in a library edition (1931982201, $25.00).
The Business Shelf
Knock Em Dead Business Presentations
Martin Yate & Peter Sander
Adams Media
57 Littlefield St., Avon, MA 02322
1580627609 $12.95 1-800-872-5627
The collaborative effort of Martin Yate and Peter Sander, Knock Em Dead Business
Presentations tackles the fundamentals of making a successful business presentation; from
researching a presentation and capturing audience attention to using visual aids to make a point,
and involving an audience in a presentation. Everything is here to create the nuts and bolts of a
fine business program from scratch.
Voice Over Etiquette
Bill Filipiak
Three-F Publishing
PO Box 2342, Brentwood, TN 37024
0972353208 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Bill Filipiak's Voice Over Etiquette is an insider's guide to creating a voiceover demo tape and
marketing it for maximum efficiency goes far in explaining how the industry works. Voice Over
Etiquette explains common barriers to breaking into a popular industry of creating ads and using
one's voice to impart a message, and offers a variety of tips such as creating a web site for
marketing an MP3 tape. A definitive guide to a little-explored industry.
Maximize Your Presentation Skills
Ellen Kaye
Prima
3000 Lava Ridge Court, Roseville, CA 95661-3034
www.primapublishing.com
0761563520 $14.95 1-800-632-8676
The different between a highly successful career and an acceptable venture often lies in
presentations to management, clients, and the public. In Maximize Your Presentation Skills,
professional image coach Ellen Kaye reveals how to communicate like a seasoned professional,
with chapters using a question/answer format to teach the basics of leadership image.
Making Horses Drink
Alex Hiam
Entrepreneur Press
2445 McCabe Way, #400, Irvine, CA 92614-6244
1891984500 $19.95 1-800-462-6420
How can business people succeed and lead in these competitive times? Making Horses Drink by
Alex Hiam covers the basics of motivating employees and keeping them on; from putting
employees in charge of their performance and reviews to developing a leadership philosophy
which results in longevity and lasting, satisfied workers and customers alike. Individual chapters
show how to develop and form improvement goals for maximum effect.
Brochure Design That Works
Lisa Cyr
Rockport Publishers
33 Comemrcial St., Gloucester MA 01930
1564969126 $30.00 www.rockpub.com
Lisa Cyr's Brochure Design That Works could also have been reviewed in our art section, but
deserves mention here is an important tool for commercial designers and retail business
researchers alike. Nationally and internationally recognized brochures demonstrated here for
efficiency range from corporate client work to institutional, educational and arts brochures.
Chapters probe each completed work for the elements which make it a success, from its initial
idea to technical aspects of its production.
Player Manager
Philip Augar & Joy Palmer
South-Western Publishing
c/o Thomson/Texere
300 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10010
1587991659 $27.95 www.etexere.com
The collaboration of equities analyst Philip Augar and management consultant/business writer Joy
Palmer, Player Manager: The Rise Of Professionals Who Manage While They Work focuses upon
the role of the so-called player manager in today's era of downsizing and increased pressure to
adhere to the bottom line in business. A practical guide intended for those charged with
managerial duties in daily life, addressing the skills and flexibility needed to organize, stay in the
game and remain competitive, make Player Manager an excellent business book drawing upon
practical examples for business managers of all skill and experience levels.
A Passion For Winning
Aaron D. Cushman
Lighthouse Point Press
100 First Ave., #525, Pittsburgh PA 15222
0963796615 $21.95 1-412-323-9320
A Passion For Winning: Fifty Years Of Promoting Legendary People And Products offers the
personal and professional wisdom of experienced Public Relations career man and author Aaron
Cushman. Now retired, Cushman shares anecdotes drawn from his lively working years and
directly addresses matters important and specific to public relations work. From his insight into,
and definitions of, the practice of "spinning"; to tips, tricks, and techniques to earn positive media
relations; to reacting to unexpected crises, and much, much more, A Passion For Winning is very
highly recommended reading -- especially for anyone interested in a PR career for
themselves.
Dearborn Publishing
30 South Wacker Drive, #2500, Chicago, IL 60606-7481
1-800-621-9621 www.amazon.com
These new titles provide fine basic business guides for business readers. Jeffrey Shuman and
Janice Twombly with David Rottenberg's Everyone Is A Customer (079315412-X, $24.00)
provides proven methods for measuring relationship values in collaborative business ventures.
This covers not just customers in the conventional sense, but internal and external supplier
relationships and resources allocated to sustaining these relationships. Joe Marconi's Cause
Marketing (0793152585, $25.00) examines elements needed to support a socially responsible
marketing plan. Case studies supplement discussions of such plans and probe how a 'cause
oriented' marketing program can work or fail. Insights from post-September 11th are included.
David Bangs Jr.'s Market Planning Guide (0793159717, $22.95) tells how to create a successful
plan to market a business, and appears in its sixth updated edition to contain new, focused
marketing strategies for all sizes of business. From understanding basics to generating solutions to
customer issues using Web tools, this is packed with insights. James Hutcheson's Portraits Of
Success (0793152593, $18.95) provides keys to understanding business success, from giving
successors room for change to keeping chains of command clear during the process. Closely-held
businesses are notorious for failing once their successors leave: this title tells how to successfully
make the transition. All are excellent, basic references for business managers.
Of Permanent Value
Andrew Kilpatrick
AKPE Publishing
2200 Woodcrest Place #108, Birmingham, AL 35209
0964190540 $30.00 www.amazon.com
Of Permanent Value by Andrew Kilpatrick is weighty tome will appeal to fans of financial wizard
Warren Buffett. Of Permanent Value deftly explores Buffett's newfound popularity in wake of the
latest stock market environment and exploring how Buffett began from scratch to form a business
empire. Rises and falls blend with in-depth examinations of Buffett business philosophy and
perspectives to pack in over 1400 pages of detail in a surprisingly lively read. This combination of
biography and business savvy makes for an intriguing blend, here.
The Cookbook Shelf
Hungry Minds
909 Third Ave., New York NY 10022
1-800-434-3422 www.amazon.com
If it's that old-fashioned Betty rocker touch you seek in a cookbook, look no further than the
gorgeous reprint of her Cooky Book (0764566377, $24.95) complete with its bright red
cookie-filled cover from the 1963 edition and lay-flat handy binding for the cook. This authentic
facsimilie is packed with hundreds of recipes paired with color photos and comments. An inviting,
basics guide. Minutemeals' 20-Minute Gourmet Menus (0764564966, $17.95) provides a game
plan for organizing and creating entire gourmet meals in minutes. Menus have shopping lists,
pantry ingredient lists everything needed to prevent last-minute surprises. Complete meals
include main dishes, sides and desserts as well as vegetables and have everything timed perfectly
to finish simultaneously.
101 Things To Do With A Cake Mix
Stephanie Ashcraft
Gibbs Smith
PO Box 667, Layton, UT 84041
1586852175 $9.95 1-800-748-5439
Of course, you can make cakes with cake mixes and there's a host of cakes which embellish
store mixes with added ingredients for superior results but also the cake mix can be used to
produce cookies, breads, and brownies. Here's a host of recipes which use the mix as a foundation
for greater things. The lay-flat comb binding will prove handy to cooks and the clear plastic
protective cover will keep 101 Things To Do With A Cake Mix looking fresh and new in the
kitchen.
Hot Toddies
Christopher B. O'Hara
Clarkson Potter
c/o The Crown Publishing Group
299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171
0609610074 $16.95 1-800-726-0600
From a satisfying hot buttered rum to unusually warming cocktails, Christopher O'Hara's beverage
recipes book Hot Toddies comes packed from cover to cover with seasonal drink ideas geared to
the weather and filled with warming spices. From Sherbet Punch to an unusual Chocolate Martini,
enjoy dishes which are inviting and spiced with full-page color photos for maximum effect.
C&G Publishing
2702 19th St. Rd., Greeley, CO 80631
Two cookbooks from this publisher present some very basic, appealing guides which should find a
home in many a kitchen across the country. Dyndi Duncan and Georgie Patrick's Cookie
Exchange (096-2633585, $12.95) provides a new cookbook based on recipes collected during
their annual cookie exchange. From low-fat recipes to baking hints, this comes packed with
cookie ideas both traditional and new. Duncan and Patrick's "kitchen friendly" Quick Lunches &
Brunches (970025327, $14.95) packs in over a hundred recipes and easily-followed instructions
for those who want to eat at home without a lot of prep. Casseroles, sandwiches and other dishes
lend a festive atmosphere with a minimum of effort. Both are sans photos, but the easy dishes
seldom need embellishment.
Easy Diabetic Meals
Better Homes & Gardens
Meredith
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
0696215489 $19.95 1-800-678-8091
The recipes comprising Easy Diabetic Meals provide directions and ingredient amounts for both 2
and 4 servings, feature easily-located and common ingredients, and lack the complexity of some
diabetic cookbooks which require long preparation times. The result is a set of complete 2-week
menus for three different calorie levels and meals which embrace the concept of appeal for the
entire family, diabetic or not.
John Wiley & Company
605 3rd Ave., New York NY 10158
1-800-225-5945 www.amazon.com
Two new guides are filled with inviting color and dishes which cooks will appreciate. Vegetarians
usually receive rather basic guides: enter Ken Charney with his Bold Vegetarian Chef
(0471212784, $29.95), providing adventures in flavor and taste and savory dishes which range
from seitan protein meals to salads and side dishes. Can vegetarian foods be comfort foods? Yes,
with the aid of this guide. Tish Boyle's The Good Cookie (0471387-916, $34.95) blends sections
of color photos with the heart of the guide: cookie recipes which are simple to produce and
inviting to look at. Re-creations of classics and innovations on themes make for many original
cookies which are inviting and fun.
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
1-718-454-2366 www.amazon.com
Classic ethnic recipes blended with drinks and lore from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia
in Kay Shaw Nelson's Cuisines Of The Caucasus Mountains (078-189282, $24.95), which
explains differences between the culinary styles of the regions. Unusual egg, lamb, and salad
dishes are among the host of offerings in an inviting cookbook packed with new ideas. Nur Ilkin
and Sheilah Kaufman's Taste Of Turkish Cooking (0781809487, $24.95) provides both a history
of Turkey's culinary traditions with almost two hundred recipes of traditional foods. Packed with
interesting flavors and very basic dishes central to Turkish cuisine, this has no photo
embellishments.
Party Nuts!
Sally Sampson
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
1558322434 $9.95 www.amazon.com
Sally Sampson's Party Nuts! is a perfect resource for holiday parties but deserves year-round
attention for any celabraotry occasion because of its focus on party nut blends which make for
both perfect parties and wonderful gifts. Both savory and sweet mixes are featured in
this simply outstanding collection showcasing 50 recipes, and spiced with appealing color
photos.
Dining Dakota Style
Junior League of Sioux Falls
Favorite Recipes Press
PO Box 305142, Nashville, TN 37230
0972931309 $22.95 www.frpbooks.com
A very highly recommended addition to any kitchen cookbook collection, Dining Dakota Style: A
Celebration Of Heartland Recipes is a collection of culinary delights capturing the spirit and
flavors so prevalent in the Dakota tradition. From Pork Loin Cubano; Roquefort Waldorf Salad
on Mixed Greens; and Bacon-Wrapped Pheasant Bites; to Winter Pear Salad; Wild Turkey
Kabobs, and Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, Dining Dakota Style combines easy-to-follow
instructions with handy hints and recommended serving combinations of specific dishes for
enchanted evening meals.
Cooking Class
Carol Dearth, CCP
Fork In The Road Publishers
1883 145th Place Southeast, Bellevue, Washington 98007
www.raincitycookingschool.com
0974082503 $24.95 1-800-563-2385
Cooking Class: A Chef's Step-By-Step Guide To Stress-Free Dinner Parties That Are Simply
Elegant! by Carol Dearth (a chef formally trained in a Master Chef program at Le Cordon Bleu in
London), is a superbly illustrated guide to creating masterpieces with professional techniques, not
only for bringing out flavor, but also for garnishing and presentation. The full-color photographs,
the extensive instructions, and the unique extra touches highlighting culinary creations, make for
an excellent and confident introduction to expanding any kitchen chef's cooking skills into the
realm of high society quality cuisine. From Lemon Linguini with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Grilled
Chicken; Eggplant Fans with Onion Marmalade; and Basil and Ricotta Tart; to Sun-Dried Tomato
Pesto Crostini; Black Bean Salsa; and Truly Decadent Chocolate Sauce, Cooking Class truly lives
up to the promise of "do-it-yourself" culinary elegance and memorable dining!
Savor The Moment
The Junior League of Boca Raton
Favorite Recipes Press
PO Box 305142, Nashville, TN 37230
0967094402 $28.95 www.frpbooks.com
A winner of the James Beard Foundation KitchenAid Book Awards, Savor The Moment:
Entertaining Without Reservations is the collaborative effort by members of The Junior League of
Boca Raton and a simply glorious guide to hosting a classy gathering, and featuring amazing,
kitchen-tested recipes, advice for creating an enjoyable atmosphere, stunning color photographs,
and more. Explicit instructions (with side advice for preparations that can be made in advance),
make creating mouth-watering dishes such as Filet Mignon with Shallot Sauce; Tropical Island
Shrimp; Caramel Drenched Cheesecake, and a culinary wealth of many other delectable delicacies,
kitchen and dining room tasks easily within the means of any dedicated host or hostess.
Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide
Dave Miller
Storey Books
Schoolhouse Road, Pownal, VT 05261
0882669052 $16.95 www.storey.com
Knowledgeably and expertly written by the winner of a lifetime achievement award from the
American Homebrewers Association, Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide is an all-encompassing
and up-to-date 358-page instructional and reference guide to brewing great-tasting beer in the
privacy of one's home. Covering malts, water and water treatment, mash methods, hops,
necessary equipment -- including kettles and wort coolers, methodical directions, practical and
safety tips, and more, Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide is a "must-have" for anyone seeking to
brew their own beer at home whether as an simple pastime or as an approach to acquiring a
professional microbrewery expertise. Also very strongly recommended for any personal or
community library homebrewing reference collection are Joe and Dennis Fisher's The
Homebrewer's Garden: How To Easily Grow, Prepare, And Use Your Own Hops, Malts,
Brewing Herbs (1580170102, $14.95); and Homebrew Favorites: A Coast-To-Coast Collection
Of More Than 240 Beer And Ale Recipes (0882666134, $14.95) and More Homebrew Favorites:
More Than 260 New Brews! (0882669680, $14.95) by Karl F. Lutzen and Mark Stevens.
Steven Raichlen's Big Flavor Cookbook
Steven Raichlen
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
151 West 19th Street, NY, NY 10011
1579123295 $19.95 1-800-722-7202
Illustrated with mouth-watering color photography, Steven Raichlen's Big Flavor Cookbook is the
brainchild of a renowned restaurant critic and journalist turned expert and innovative cook.
Compiling a wealth of recipes for healthy yet tasty delights ranging from Fisherman's Stew;
Tuscan Roast Pheasant; and Cider-Glazed Turnips; to Balinese Banana Split; Chicken Poached
with Star Anise; and Grilled Snapper with Avocado Sauce, Steven Raichlen's Big Flavor
Cookbook is a true and highly recommended volume of culinary delights blending straightforward
recipe instructions with sound information concerning calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates,
sodium, and cholesterol in each serving.
The Northwest Best Places Cookbook
Cynthia C. Nims
Sasquatch Books
119 South Main Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104-2555
157061380X $19.95 1-800-775-0817
The second of a two volume series, The Northwest Best Places Cookbook: Volume 2 presents
and showcases 125 of the most-requested recipes from star-rated restaurants, hotels, cafes and
more which were featured in the fourteenth edition of the "Best Places Northwest" guidebook.
Unique and savory dishes abound with regional flavor and range from Pacific Rim Crab Cakes
with Sesame-Ginger Aioli; Penn Cove Mussels with Hard Cider, Bacon, and Apple Chutney; and
Grilled Salt Spring Island Lamb Burgers; to Northwest Seafood Pepper Pot; Roasted Oysters
with Hazelnut Butter; and Stilton Cheesecake with Rhubarb Compote. The Northwest Best
Places Cookbook: Volume 2 is a true and highly recommended culinary celebration of fine
cuisines from Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.
15 Minute Low Carb Recipes
Dana Carpender
Fair Winds Press
33 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
www.fairwindspress.com
159233041X $17.95 1-978-282-9590
15 Minute Low Carb Recipes: Instant Recipes For Dinners, Desserts, And More! by Dana
Carpender is a "quick-and-easy" cookbook designed especially for health and weight-conscious
folks whose kitchen time is at a premium. Brief, simple recipes for eggs, tortillas, poultry, fish and
seafood, skillet suppers, soups, side dishes, and more are all covered in this handy, 260-page
instructional guide to incorporating proper nutrition without an excess of carbohydrates into one's
routine, even if one leads a hectic life. From Parmesan Rosemary Eggs; Seriously Spicy Citrus
Chicken; and Tuna Salad with Lemon and Capers; to Cumin Mushrooms; Cheater's Chowder; and
Strawberry Crunch Parfait, 15 Minute Low Carb Recipes are easy, quick, and totally
delicious!
The Science Shelf
Life Evolving
Christian de Duve
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10016-4314
0195156056 $30.00 1-800-451-7556
What is the nature of life and our place in the universe? In Life Evolving, Christian De Duve
describes how the first cells may have arisen and evolved, arguing that life was likely to arise and
to move more quickly along evolutionary lines than has previously been postulated. He examines
how humans have evolved and developed, and shares insights on religion and science along the
way. An intriguing account blending a history of life with a survey of where it's heading.
Einstein's Clocks, Poincare's Maps
Peter Galison
W.W. Norton & Company
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0393020010 $23.95 1-800-233-4830
Einstein and Poincare were two inventors who made parallel attempts to harness time and helped
create the science of relativity; but no single study has previously drawn such close links between
the efforts of the young German physicist Einstein and the mathematician Poincare. Peter
Galison's Einstein's Clocks, Poincare's Maps expertly examines the achievements and details of
each, and in doing so incorporats new information drawn from forgotten patents, rare photos, and
archived materials to chart a little-known but inherently fascinating race toward a theory of time.
An important addition to school and community library History of Science collections, Einstein's
Clocks, Poincare's Maps is an exciting, intriguing and enthusiastically recommended
coverage.
Nanocosm
William Illsey Atkinson
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814471811 $24.95 1-800-250-5308
William Illsey Atkinson's Nanocosm is an expert survey of nanotechnology and the big changes
coming from small science advancements providing a series of eye-opening insights on the nature
of scale and space. Nanoscience is the study of the infinitesimally small: the discoveries of
nanotechnology and speculation of the nature of reality in a small, changed world make for a
moving, involving title loaded with fresh views of nanotechnology's future.
The Science Of Harry Potter
Roger Highfield
Viking Press
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
0670031534 $23.95 1-800-847-5515
The immensely popular Harry Potter fantasy books are used as source material in The Science Of
Harry Potter as a foundation for discussions of scientific and historical issues ranging from
connections between hallucinogens and flying sensations to the science of ethnobotany. Readers
of Harry Potter will find here a set of lively scientific insights which go far from Harry's world and
into the world of real science.
The Hunt For Zero Point
Nick Cook
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036
0767906276 $26.00 1-800-726-0600
The atomic bomb wasn't the only 1940s secret project to interest scientists: antigravity technology
was another high priority, and one which may still be under study today. In The Hunt For Zero
Point, professional journalist Nick Cook, with his access to key sources in intelligence and
military communities, reveals evidence of a search for limitless energy and gravity control. This is
a fascinating topic couched in a highly readable text.
Who Owns Life?
David Magnus, et.al., Eds.
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
1573929867 $26.00 1-800-421-0351
The cutting edge of ethics and biomedical research is revealed in Who Owns Life?, a thoughtful
and thought-provoking study which considers how gene sequencing may constitute inventions of
life subject to patents and profits. Important connections between the motive for profit and the
creation and manipulation of life are revealed in informatively up-to-date chapters which consider
some eye-opening issues of generic research.
The Eureka! Moment
Rupert Lee
Routledge
29 W. 35th St., NY, NY 10001-2299
0415939410 $25.00 1-800-634-7064
One hundred key discoveries of 20th century science are covered in a title which examines over a
hundred years of progress. In 1900 there were no antibiotics, no radios, and no knowledge of
Pluto, for example. The Eureka! Moment provides and showcases short, succinct reviews of the
100 top discoveries in every field of science, using a lively tone which will nicely lend to browsing
by many a non-scientist general reader.
Houghton Mifflin
1-800-225-3362 www.amazon.com
Two new science titles provide excellent and diverse accounts audiences will appreciated. Frank
Ryan's Darwin's Blind Spot (0618118128, $25.00) maintains that Darwin's theory of evolution
through natural selection does not account for symbiosis. Chapters provide a different view of
how humans evolved based on an understanding of how symbiosis works in evolution, using many
examples from nature. An intriguing new survey of Darwin's theory applied. Tim Folger edits Best
American Science And Nature Writing 2002 (0618-134786, $13.00), a survey which profiles
some of the finest writers on science and nature. From the politics and processes of organ
procurement for transplants to myths surrounding large predators, cancer and secondhand smoke.
A lively collection of vignettes, observations, and scientific and medical insights evolves.
The Photography Shelf
Natural Dance
Hal Eastman
Peregrine Images/Graphic Arts Center
PO Box 10307, Portland, OR 97296-0306
0972388303 $60.00 www.amazon.com
In Natural Dance, Hal Eastman's remarkable photos of women dancers in nature visusally
captures their backgrounds as much as their movements, with the individual photos proving
especially strong in revealing motion and action. These gorgeous portraits of women in nature will
make an especially strong addition to any personal and community library professional
photography collecitons.
Arena Editions
425 Sandoval St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
arenaeditions.com www.amazon.com
Two new titles cover the contributions and careers of photographers whose images defy easy
categorization, and will interest art library collections with their diverse explorations. Jan Saudek's
Realities (189-2041618) features the author's nude photography which blends traditional images
with elements of the bizarre. All ages, sexes, and manner of men and women are included in a title
which can be as shocking as eye-opening. Fulvio Ferrari's Carlo Mollino Polaroids (189204160X)
gathers a range of small color vintage photos of women. Chapters provide intriguing images
which are diverse and unusual. Both are excellent art library acquisitions, especially for collections
strong in photography.
Aperture
20 E. 23rd St., New York NY 10010
1-800-929-2323 www.amazon.com
Three new titles present very different collections which art libraries will find a cut above the
ordinary. Eikoh Hosoe's Ba Ra Kei: Ordeal By Roses (0893811696, $45.00) presents famous
writer Mishima's last work with Hosoe, the photographer. This is the first Western edition of a
collaboration between writer and photographer which began in 1961 and continued until
Mishima's suicide. The black and white images are stark and involving. Eugene Richards and
Janine Altongy's Stepping Through The Ashes (089381014, $40.00) blends Richards' photos with
interviews by Altongy. The focus here is upon September 11th, with stark black and white photos
capturing the too-real drama of human destruction. R. H. Cravens' Photography Fast Forward
(0893819964, $55.00) presents an overview of Aperture photography artists and their works,
from Ansel Adams to Tomatsu. History and excerpts from the Aperture journal's archives
document the works of photographers who have contributed to Aperture over the decades.
The Audiobook Shelf
Me: Stories Of My Life
Katharine Hepburn
Books On Tape, Inc.
Box 25122, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5122
www.library.booksontape.com
073669692X $99.00 1-800-541-5525
Expertly narrated by Bernadette Dunne, Me: Stories Of My Life is an unabridged audiobook
autobiographical memoir of celebrated silver screen star Katharine Hepburn. Tracing her private
life from her upscale upbringing in Connecticut to her sweeping career, (including her 27-year
affair with Spencer Tracy), and so much more, Me: Stories Of My Life is a captivating listening
experience and especially recommended for fans of Hepburn's movies, career, and sheer star
quality. With its eight 1 _ hour cassettes and sturdy plastic shell packaging, Me: Stories Of My
Life will make an ideal and highly popular addition to any community library audiobook collection
and is a "must listen" audiobook for all dedicated Katherine Hepburn fans.
Caedmon/Harper Audio
10 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022-5299
1-800-242-7737 www.amazon.com
Two excellent books on CD are recommended picks for listeners. F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great
Gatsby (0060098910, $29.95) comes to life with a vivid audio performance by Tim Robbins who
brings to life this story of the Jazz Age. Included to spice the plot is a selection of letters written
by Fitzgerald to his editor, agent, and friends. C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters (0060093668,
$29.95) enjoys a fine performance by Joss Ackland as it presents a fine satire of the human
condition. Two classics worthy of listening pleasure; especially if the initial print has been
absorbed some time ago.
Secret Justice
James W. Huston
Blackstone Audio Books
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
078612508X $62.95 1-800-729-2665
James W. Huston's Secret Justice is a gripping, unbridged novel from Blackstone Audio Books.
This is the riveting story of Lieutenant Kent "Rat" Ratham and his secret Special Forces team in
their struggle to bring a ruthless and deadly terrorist to justice. A behind-the-scenes betrayal puts
the lieutenant's life in danger from political forces at home as well as his vicious-minded enemies,
while the real threat lies waiting to strike in this suspenseful and dark tale of escalating tension. A
very strongly recommended addition to any personal or community library audiobook collection,
this completely unabridged, flawlessly recorded, 12 hour 30 minute, sturdily packaged, 9 cassette
audiobook is dramatically and expertly narrated by Christopher Lee.
Tantor Media
931 Negocio, #F San Clemente, CA 92673
1-877-782-6867 www.tantor.com
The Tantor Media focus on outstanding classics blends high adventure appeal with solid literary
quality, presented unabridged for maximum impact, makes them highly recommended to audio cd
listeners who seek something different. If classics on cd are the desire, you can't go wrong with
their presentation of Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island (144010078X, $39.00): veteran
narrator Michael Prichard's smooth and compelling voice brings to life the drama of a quiet
innkeeper's son who embarks on a quest for treasure. Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic Tarzan Of
The Apes (1440100003, $42.00) and Tarzan And The Jewels Of Opar (1440100-798, $36.00)
both enjoy narrator Shelly Fraiser's focuson the dramatic as they present lively renditions of two
classic jungle adventure stories replete with spies and action. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study In
Scarlet (1440100836, $29.00) receives a compelling narration by Derek Partridge, who brings tol
ife the story of a surgeon who returns from war to embark in a crime-solving partnership with
sidekick Watson. Zane Grey's Call Of The Canyon (1440100062, $39.00) brings to the audio cd
format an author typically reproduced only in cassette. John Bolen's brisk style lends perfectly to
the drama of Carley, who must adapt to a dangerous life in the rugged wild West. Three
additional audio cds deserve equal attention and recommendation, though they aren't classics in
the usual sense: Anna Katharine Green's Mystery Stories Of Violet Strange (144-0100372,
$42.00) tells of a New York debutante who leads a secret life as a professional sleuth: her
adventures come to life under Shelly Frasier's hand; James Oliver Curwood's Baree: The
Wolf-dog (14401-00917, $29.99) enjoys Patrick Lawlor's vigorous narrative style as it tells of a
young wolf dog who struggles for survival in the wilderness; and Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone
Around The World (144-0100755, $39.00) has Alan Sklar's fine voice as it tells of the first man to
sail single-handed around the world. All are recommended picks.
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859
The Brilliance Corporation selections on CD are designed to hold general interest appeal to
audiences who want to enjoy contemporary writers and action plots. New offerings include
Stephen White's Remote Control (1590868803, $26.95), with veteran Dick Hill providing the
winning narration about the daughter of an assassinated Surgeon General who faces danger; Ken
Abraham and Daniel Hart's Prodigal Project Book 3: Numbers (159-0860189, $19.95) also
benefits from Hill's style as it tells of a special agent's task of taking out a militant Islamic leader;
Paul Maier's Skeleton In God's Closet (1590-862610, $19.9) pairs J. Charles' fine acting
background and narrative voice with the story of a hoax of the century which could be a
dangerous truth; Maier's More Than A Skeleton (1590862661, $19.95) keeps the smoothness of
Charles' voice as it tells of a mysterious miracle worker; John Saul's God Project (1590868773,
$26.95) receives Mel Foster's fine and smooth voice as it tells of children facing mysterious deaths
in a small town; Saul's Nathaniel (1590868862, $26.95) enjoys veteran Laural Merlington's
studied presentation of the story of a village darkened by a folk legend who brings death; Amy
Tan's Opposite Of Fate (1590860774, $33.95) displays the talented author's dual skills in
narration as it tells of a legacy of a belief in fate; Linda Howard's Cry No More (1590861698,
$36.95) receives Joyce Bean's long audio narrative experience as it tells of a woman's gift for
locating lost children; John Nance's Blackout (159086-882X, $26.95) enjoys the author's own
smooth narrative as he tells of a plane's mysterious demise and a possible new weapon; Joel
Rosenberg's Last Days (1590860863, $38.95) receives Patrick Lawlor's smooth style as it tells of
a changed Middle East and a historic Arab-Israeli peace plan threatened, and Stuart Woods'
Capital Crimes (1590867386, $29.95), receiving Barrett Whitener's fine voice as it tells of a
killer's intention to kill the nation's politicians. All are excellent, exciting stories.
Random House Audio
1745 Braodway, New York NY 10019
1-800-726-0600 www.amazon.com
These new audios are excellent cd presentations worthy of ongoing mention. John Grisham's
Runaway Jury (0553455486, $29.95) receives Michael Beck's extensive film background
experience as it brings to life the story of a jury trial which swerves off course. Tom Clancy's
Teeth Of The Tiger (055306685, $31.95) pairs Stephen Lang's Broadway background and fine
voice with the action-packed story of a stock firm facing new talent and a changed world. Diane
Johnson's L'Affaire (05530-769X, $29.95) enjoys an abridged presentation and lively reading by
Blair Brown as it tells of Amy, a young executive who has made her fortune but sets off for
Europe to find culture and her roots. Iris Johansen's Fatal Tide (0553756532, $29.95) enjoys Kate
Burton's extensive Broadway experience as it tells of Melis, who faces a past wrought by
violence. Don't miss Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose's Bushwhacked (055306596, $29.95), which
offers a critical, abridged survey of observations about George W. Bush. The analysis of Bush's
flawed concepts and how they affect his presidency provide intriguing reflections on the future of
America. All come to life in cd format.Terry Brooks' Sword Of Shannara (0553404267, $25.95)
begins the epic Shannara fantasy epic of adventure and magic, spearheaded by narrator Charles
Keeting, an award-winning TV and film actor. Richard North Patterson's Balance Of Power
(0553401306, $44.95) enjoys a fine unabridged appearance as it pairs Patricia Kalember's film
background and narrative prowess with the moving political story of a president and TV journalist
's marriage which brings violence to the country. Anne Rice's Blood Canticle (055-3406316,
$39.95) also brings a fine unabridged story to audio life with David Pittu enhancing her latest
edition to her vampire stories this telling of the vampire Lestat's quest for redemption and love.
Chuck Palahniuk's Diary (0553407479, $27.50) takes the form of a 'coma diary' kept by Misty as
her husband lies senseless in a hospital after attempting suicide. The most highly reommended of
all, however, must be the new J.R.R. Tolkien gift set featuring the BBC presentation of Hobbit
plus the Lord Of The Rings trilogy in one very fine boxed set (0553410119, $75.00). Enhanced
by a full-cast performance by BBC Radio dramatists, spiced with realistic sound effects, and
paired with musical scores, this set far exceeds the efforts of others.
Recorded Books
270 Skip Jack Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
www.recordedbooks.com 1-800-638-1304
Recorded Books' quality, flawlessly recorded books are highly recommended for library holdings
which see extensive audio lending action. Jan Karon's Shepherds Abiding (1402559895, $62.00)
arrived too late for holiday mention, but narrator John McDonough's story of an aging minister's
discovery of a battered nativity scene in an antique shop should appeal year-round. John
Sandford's Hanged Man's Song (14-02561172, $82.00) enjoys veteran narrator Richard Ferrone's
brisk voice as it tells of a superhacker's murder and a friend's investigation. Gore Vidal's Inventing
A Nation (1402566573, $50.00) enjoys veteran Paul Hecht's drama background as it tells of the
minds and decisions of some of America's most famous early men; Peter Carey's My Life As A
Fake (1402559917, $89.00) receives Susan Lyons' smooth voice as it tells of a literary hoax in
Australia. Andrea di Robilant A Venetian Affair (1402558058, $99.00) receives a multi-faceted
narration by Paul Hecht with Lisette Lecat and Jeff Woodman as it tells of actual letters the
author's father found in the family attic, describing an illicit affair between ancestor Memmo, a
Venetian statesman, and a beautiful half-English girl. Elizabeth Lowell's Die In Plain Sight
(1402548206) receives narrator Alyssa Bresnahan's fine voice as it tells of an adored grandfather
artist and his granddaughter's legacy. Diana Gabaldon's Lord John And The Private Matter
(1402561-156, $59.00) enjoys Jeff Woodman's excellent narrative style and tells of Outlander
character Lord John, whose cousin is engaged to a dubious character. All are excellent
coverages.
Doc Watson Legacy
David Holt
High Windy Audio
PO Box 553, Fairview, NC 28730
0942303350 $30.00 www.amazon.com
This 3-CD set isn't just another collection of Doc Watson bluegrass music. The Doc Watson
Legacy is a revealing audio biography of a man who has interpreted and preserved American
roots music for over half a century. The blend here of conversation, song, and a 72-page
CD-sized book with Doc and his friend David Holt makes for an excellent survey of Doc
Watson's life and bluegrass music's evolution.
Audio Partners
1133 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
www.audiopartners.com
A new Brother Cadfael mystery provides an unabridged 20th chapter of the popular Ellis Peters
series of medieval intrigue. Stephen Thorne narrates Brother Cadfael's Penance (1572702826,
$29.95), the rollicking story of a search for an endangered, imprisoned son caught in the midst of
politics in 1145. Brother Cadfael discovers drama and dangers in his attempts. Agatha Christie's
Murder In The Mews (1572702834, $25.95) provides three Pirot cases, enhanced by a dual
narration by Nigel Hawthorne and Hugh Fraser. These unabridged short stories of intrigue include
Incredible Theft, Triangle At Thodes and the title mystery. Dorothy Sayers' Striding Folly
(1572702222, $18.95) pairs Ian Carmichael's smooth British accent with a collection of three
puzzles with Wimsey solutions the cover story of a frightening premonition; Haunted Policeman
of a house containing an unusual dead man, and Talboys, where one of Lrod Peter's kids is
accused of theft. All are exceptionally involving productions.
Time Warner Audio
1271 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
1-800-759-0190 www.amazon.com
Time Warner Audio's ongoing set of audios mixes nonfiction with fine fiction choices certain to
attract a wide audience of listeners. Michael Connelly's Chasing The Dime appears both
unabridged (158-6214500, $39.98), narrated by Jonathan Davis; and an abridged edition
(1586214-489, $26.98), narrated by Alfred Molina. Henry's new voicemail brings some intriguing
messages which prove the key to crime and an investigation into another world of web sites and
passions in this fast-paced story of danger. James Patterson's Four Blind Mice (1586214047,
$29.98) receives Peter Fernandez and Michael Emerson's lively joint rendition as it tells of Alex's
investigation of his detective friend's involvement in a military intrigue case. David Baldacci's
Christmas Train (1586214608, $29.98) receives Tim Matheson's involving narrative style as it
tells of a disillusioned journalist's attempt to get home for Christmas. This arrived too late for
more timely Christmas mention but is still a year-round warm story of change and discovery. For
a taste of comedy, try The David Sedaris Box Set (1586-214349, $79.98), a 14-cd box set of
comic stories and essays performed by Sedaris and his sister. Hysterical humor. Curt Coffman and
Gabriel Gonzaleaz-Molina's Follow This Path (1586214535, $18.98) assesses the strategies of the
world's most successful organizations as it tells how to follow a new path for business success.
Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter's novel Rich Dad's Prophecy (1586214357, $18.98) receives
Jim Ward's clear narration as it tells how an even bigger stock market crash is in the winds and
how one can profit from it. Tim LaHaye's Merciful God Of Prophecy (1586212885, $25.98)
receives Richard Davidson's warm narration as it tells of Biblical indications of a loving plan for
humanity at the end of days. Sarah Ban Breathnach's Simple Abundance (1586214071, $24.98)
tells how to incorporate spirituality into one's lifestyle for maximum living. Six basic principles to
apply such are revealed. James Redford's Celestine Prophec (158-621408X, $24.98) receives
Jesse Corti's calm and soothing voice as it presents, on cd, the story of a manuscript discovered in
Peru which holds insights into human nature. Salle Merrill Redfield's Joy Of Meditating
(1586214101) and Celestine Meditations (1586214098, $16.98 each) are each based on the
Prophecy and creates two meditations which expand insights from the book in a series of relaxing
exercises. All are exceptional listens.
Audio Renaissance
5858 Wilshier Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles CA 90036
1-800-266-2834 www.amazon.com
Two excellent presentations make for involving listening. Janet Evanovich's Full House
(1559277793, $40.00) receives a fine unabridged presentation on cd paired with Lorelei King's
smooth and exceptionally dramatic style. A woman's pleasant and proper life is changed when her
attraction to a footloose man leads to seduction and an unusual love. Brian Herbert and Kevin
Anderson's Dune: The Butlerian Jihad (1559277556, $60.00) is an excellent prequel to the Dune
saga and is especially recommended for prior fans of Dune, as well as newcomers to the entire
series. The authors worked from Frank Herbert's own notes to reveal a war fought ten thousand
years before the events of Dune. A gripping science fiction political saga emerges.
Hyperion Audio
114 Fifth Avenue, 14th fl, NY, NY 10011
1-800-759-0190 www.amazon.com
Three new audio presentations are recommended picks. Joan Collins' Star Quality (1401396976,
$25.98) tells of a gutsy woman who defies her poor Irish roots to pursue a life on stage. Millie
and her family find themselves caught in intrigue and 1917 drama which lasts for generations in
this story of self-discovery and challenge. Rudolph Giuliani's Leadership (1401370-699, $25.98)
receives Tony Roberts' calm, smooth narrative style as it tells how leadership skills practices by
Giulani can be employed by any leader. From business to politics, this provides a range of
tried-and-tested successful strategies. Richard Carlson's What About The Big Stuff?
(14013-6950X, $18.98) provides the author's insights on how to find strength and move forward
when stakes are high. Issues ranging from death and injury to aging are tackled in a guide to
locating inner stren-gth. All are exceptional listens.
Star Fuentes
1-800-909-0707 www.amazon.com
Two blends of guided meditations and music with psychic/healer Fuentes will appeal to any
interested in learning meditation's healing attributes. Healing blends music by Steven Halpern with
guided meditations by Fuentes with a specific focus to mind/body link healing methods. Guided
Meditations, also with music by Halpern, focuses further on releasing energies of cancer. Both are
intriguing Mayan healing techniques which promote self-help and relaxation.
The Janson Directive
Robert Ludlum
Audio Renaissance
5858 Wilshire Boulvard, #200, Los Angeles CA 90036
1559277637 $60.00 1-800-266-2834
Paul Michael dramatically narrates Robert Ludlum's The Janson Directive, the story of Peter
Novak, a billionaire committed to global democracy who faces a determined terrorist/executioner.
It's up to Paul Janson, legendary covert operative, to come back from retirement to save him, in
this gripping strongly recommended and riveting saga of terrorism, murder and intrigue.
Simon & Schuster Audio
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY NY 10020
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Four new presentations provide a diverse set of experiences for leisure listeners. Stephen King's
From A Buick 8 (0743520-955, $49.95) receives an unabridged presentation and an exceptional
narration by multiple readers which brings a theatre-like effect to the results and brings to life the
story of a state police secret uncovered by troopers who investigate a dangerous abandoned car.
Supernatural intrigue abounds with many unexpected twists heightened by the audio narrators.
Thomas Harris' Red Dragon (0743527054, $19.95) receives Chris Sarandon's quietly dramatic
style as it tells of a happy family shattered by more sacrificial murders. It's up to agent Wil to
uncover the killer's identity and rage in this fast-paced drama. Jennifer Weiner's novel, In Her
Shoes (0743528-271, $26.00) enjoys a warm and moving narration by Karen Ziemba as it tells of
an unemployed woman who dreams of fame and fortune and who finds her fate linked with family
members. Volume One of Ernest Hemingway's The Short Stories (07-43526317, $28.00) receives
Stacy Keach's smooth voice and a hearty recommendation for lively style as it presents some of
the short stories which helped make the author's literary reputation. All are exceptional
listens.
Highbridge Audio
33 S. 6th St. #CC02205, Minneapolis, MN 55402
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
These audio collections provide leisure listeners with a diverse range of offerings and
recommended picks. Garrison Keillor's Good Poems (1565116933, $24.95) receives readings by
Keillor and others, resulting in a diverse and changing blend of voices and classic and
contemporary recommendations. Anyone who loves poetry will find this a fine opportunity for
audio appreciation. Keillor stars as Guy in the radio drama Guy Noir (1565117492, $14.95),
offering eight hilarious detective/investigative episodes in true radio drama style. Prairie Home
Companion's A Few More Pretty Good Jokes (1565117298, $14.95) gathers contributions from
the fifth and sixth Joke Shows ala Prairie Home style. From puns and one-liners to ethnic and
political jokes, Keillor hosts a live recording which is hilarious. Tom Shales and James Andrew
Miller's Live From New York (1565115244, $36.95) provides an uncensored history of the
Saturday Night Live comedy show, told by its stars and writers. Dozens present backstage stories
and insights. The packaging of a fully dramatized JRR Tolkien Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit
classics (15651-17077, $89.95) in one case will attract any interested in the NPR production.
Enjoy a fully dramatized production which arrives enhanced by the audio format. The fully
dramatized Seeing Ear Theatre production Tales From The Crypt (1565116747, $26.95) presents
seven fully dramatized episodes on cd, bringing alive radio drama which excels in tales of horror.
Fans of old-style radio production will find this engrossing. Richard Wright's Clara Callan
(1565117611, $34.95) is set in 1934 and pairs Anne Twomey and Joanna Adler's smooth voices
with the story of sisters linked by a shared past of trials. Michael Chabon's Summerland
(1565117-212, $39.95) is narrated by the author and tells of a magical town threatened by an
ancient enemy of goblins and mythical beings. Lee Smith's Last Girls (1565117026, $36.95) is
narrated by the author and provides the bittersweet comedy of a troupe of girls who reunite thirty
five years aftr a rafting attempt on the Mississippi. Fans of Westerns won't want to miss the boxed
set Louis L'Amour Collection (1565117-379, $26.95), pairing Willie Nelson's smooth voice with
other notable country music singer/narrators. Book One of 'Tales of the Otori', Across The
Nightingale Floor (1565117115, $36.95) pairs the voices of Kevin Gray and Aiko Nakasone with
the story of a warlord who relies on a floor which keeps out assassins. All are exceptionally vivid
listens.
Books in Motion
9922 E. Montgomery #31, Spokane, WA 99206
These excellent unabridged audios from Books in Motion artfully blend fast-paced plots with
absorbing readers and packaging lending to library loan durability. Susan Sussman and Sarajane
Avidon's Audition For Murder (1581164726) receives Stephanie Brush's entertaining and gripping
voice as it tells of a struggling actress whose auditioning partner turns up dead, promoting her
move into the detective field. Linda Berry's Death And The Easter Bunny (1581162375) enjoys
Lynda Evans' smooth and revealing voice which captures perfectly the underlying humor in a
murder mystery centering around a female Georgia policewoman's investigations. Lise
McClendon's Painted Truth (1581163991) provides a gripping Alix Thorssen mystery which pairs
a fine rendition by Kris Faulkner with the second book in an Alix mystery series. No prior
familiarity is needed to enjoy this story of an art expert's probe of a gallery fire. Linda Sandifer's
Daughters Of Luke Mccall (1581162103) pairs a firm reading by Deb Slater with the Western
story of a rancher and his daughters who face a corrupt lawman. Gary McCarthy's American
River (1581162634) provides a fine Rivers West novel with a reading by Michael Taylor sparking
the story of a settler who comes to California to build an empire. John Duncklee's Genevieve Of
Tombstone (1581162162) enjoys Juanita Parker's spirited voice as it tells of 1880s Tombstone
trials and a tough young woman's determination to survive. Michelle Black's Lightning In A
Drought Year (1581161573) focuses on 1800s Kansas and a backward niece who is too
strong-willed for a genteel family. Laurel's forbidden relationship threatens all social customs. All
are fine leisure listens pairing strong narrators with equally-durable writers and packages.
Audio Editions
Four fine new presentations are highly recommended picks from this publisher. Charles Dickens'
classic Hard Times (1572703369, $34.95) pairs Martin Jarvis' award-winning British narrative
voice with the classic story of Industrial Revolution days. For solid mysteries, try Agatha
Christie's Halloween Party (157270330X, $29.95), with John Moffatt providing the vocal drama
for a Hercule Poirot mystery centering around a woman who brags she's observed a murder; or
the new Rex Stout mystery Hand In The Glove (1572703-490, $27.95), receiving Chicago actress
Judith West's fine style as it tells of a beautiful New Yorker who runs a detective agency; or Ruth
Rendell's Babes In The Wood (1572703105, $34.95), enjoying Nigel Anthony's TV background
as he narrates the story of teens who go missing. All are excellent high-interest listens.
The Literary Shelf
Studying Shakespeare
Laurie E. Maguire
Blackwell Publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
www.blackwellpublishing.com
063122985X $24.95 1-800-216-2522
Studying Shakespeare: A Guide To The Plays by Laurie E. Maguire (Fellow of Magdalen College
and Lecturer in English, Oxford University, England) is a scholarly but highly accessible
examination of diverse aspects of Shakespeare's classic plays, including their recurring themes and
the depths of meaning that can be extricated through careful dissection of the works. Spanning a
wide selection of Shakespeare's comedies and dramas, Studying Shakespeare: A Guide To The
Plays provides students of Shakespeare (as well as drama department directors and performers)
with a highly literate discussion and is a clearly welcome contribution to Shakespearian Studies
reference collections and reading lists.
Bad Press
Laura Ward
Barrons
250 Wireless Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
0764155393 $14.95 1-800-645-3476
Quotes from the most devastating critical reviews ever probes historical magazines to provide the
nastiest and funniest reviews ever are expertly compiled by Laura Ward in Bad Press. From
Henry Van Dyke's quick assessment of jazz music ("Jazz: music invented for the torture of
imbeciles"); to Samuel Johnson's candid assessment of cucumbers ("A cucumber should be well
sliced, and dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out, as good for nothing."), Bad
Press is enthusiastically recommended and highly entertaining.
The Child That Books Built
Francis Spufford
Picador USA
175 Fifth Ave, Suite 1800, NY, NY 10010
www.picadorusa.com
0312421842 $13.00 1-888-330-8477
Francis Spufford, winner of the 1997 Somerset Maugham and Writers' Guild awards, has ably
written The Child That Books Built: A Life In Reading, a tribute to the enduring message and
power of children's books and how they shaped his life from his early years onward. Fondly
reflecting on such classics as "The Wind in the Willows", "The Little House on the Prairie", and
the Narnia chronicles, The Child That Books Built is a memorable and inspiring testimony to the
wonder of books and the many universes they unlock for the wondering mind of a literate
child.
Chelsea House
1974 Sproul Road, #400, Broomall, PA 19008
1-800-848-2665 www.amazon.com
Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited by Harold Bloom, there are three new titles in the
outstanding and ongoing "Critical Modern Interpretations" series published by Chelsea House to
provide advanced high school to college-level students of literature with specific critical study
guide collections for major literary works. George Eliot's Silas Marner (079-107045X, $37.95)
receives critical analysis with chapters which review the plots and sub-plots, characters, and social
message of this classic. Bram Stoker's Dracula (0791070484, $37.95) discusses such varied topics
as gender, sexuality, reform and purity underlying the early horror story. Don DeLillo's White
Noise (0791070-441, $37.95) receives a fine critical analysis which includes an overview of the
heroic narrative format in general as well as the characters and concepts of White Noise in
particular. All are excellent study guides, highly recommended.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Deadlier Than The Pen
Kathy Lynn Emerson
Pemberley Press
PO Box 1027, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
0970272766 $23.95 pemberleypress.com
Deadlier Than The Pen is a truly riveting mystery is set in the crime ridden world of 1888 New
York City where more than a dozen newspapers are locked in a sometimes violent competition
for their share of the reading public and someone has murdered two journalists. Diana Spaulding
is a newspaper reporter assigned by her editor to find out just who or what is behind these
killings. Could it be handsome Damon Bathory who has made his name as an author of horror
fantasy fiction? Kathy Lynn Emerson is an accomplished author and Deadlier Than The Pen is her
most imaginative mystery yet!
Berkley Books
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Three new arrivals from Berkley Books promise mystery fans quality novels and strong plots.
Veteran Susan Wittig Albert's A Dilly Of A Death (0425193993, $23.95) won't disappoint her
prior fans: once again her protagonist China Bayles is in trouble: her best friend's daughter is
pregnant and needs a place to live, and her husband is suffering a mid-life crisis at the same time.
Add the disappearance of the Pickle Queen at the Picklefest and you have a fine story packed with
subplots and action. Margaret Frazer's Hunter's Tale (0425194019, $23.95) is also a winner,
adding yet another Dame Frevisse medieval mystery to he award-winning set. Here Dame
Frevisse probes the murder of Sir Ralph, who infuriates his heirs in death as much as in life.
Problem is, the murder may not stop with him, and Dame finds her willingness to provide comfort
to the widow is steeped with danger. Michael Kilian's The Shiloh Sisters (0425194035, $23.95)
takes on a Civil War setting as it presents another Harrison Raines mystery; this centered around
the battle of Shiloh and a congressman's beautiful wife's murder. It's up to U.S. Secret Service
Agent Grant to probe the puzzling murder in the midst of war. All are excellent stories.
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 East First Avenue, #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1-800-421-3976 www.amazon.com
Two new mysteries are highly recommended picks. Jane Finnis' Get Out Or Die (1590580753,
$24.95) is set in Roman Britain in 91 AD and tells of young innkeeper Aureila Marcella, who
finds a string of murders changes her life and involves her friends in a desperate search for truth.
Fast-paced action throughout. Priscilla Royal's Wine Of Violence (15905-80885, $24.95) presents
a fine medieval mystery set in 1270 and telling of a weary England and an inexperienced new
prioress of a religious house. Eleanor's involvement in the murder of a monk brings twin conflicts
to Eleanor's new reign as she must struggle with a new young priest investigating the order's
shaky finances and a newly terrified flock. Both are excellent, involving tales.
Charlie Opera
Charlie Stella
Carroll & Graf
161 William St., NY, NY 10038-5306
0786712139 $25.00 1-800-788-3123
Charlie Opera by Charlie Stella is a reader engaging crime novel which follows the haphazard
events of Charlie Pellecchia, a seemingly ordinary man with the ill fortune to cross paths with a
New York mobster, the DEA, the FBI, and the Las Vegas police. A veritable organized crime
soap opera of seamy characters and their tangled machinations surrounding one man who dared to
break a wiseguy's jaw, Charlie Opera is genuinely gripping, vividly written, and totally exciting
reading.
The Automotive Shelf
The Street Rodder's Handbook
Frank Oddo
HP Books/Berkley Publishing
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
1557884099 $18.95 1-800-847-5515
Build your own custom street rod from start to finish with the aid of advice from master rodder
Frank Oddo, who has revised and updated his best-selling The Street Rodder's Handbook to
include the latest information on outfitting a street rod. From making the choice between vintage
or repro to chassis and engine options and different installation possibilities, The Street Rodder's
Handbook covers virtually anything a builder would need to know. Highly recommended.
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth
Pat Ganahl
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Av North Branch MN 55056
1884089682 $39.95 www.amazon.com
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth was a real renaissance man of the 1960s: creator of Rat Fink, builder of
creative custom cars, and a Mormon beatnick who refused to fit in anyone's mold. Ed "Big
Daddy" Roth: His Life, Time, Cars, and Art is an engaging and informative biography that charts
his rise to fame in general and his skills building custom cars in particular, and comes from an
author who met Ed in the mid-1970s and regularly covered his exploits. Nearly 300 photos
many new to this collection-charts his creations and his art, and will appeal to any who know his
name.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Dictionary Of Birds Of The U.S.
Joel Ellis Holloway
Timber Press
133 SW Second Avenue, #450, Portland, OR 97204-3527
0881926000 $19.95 1-800-327-5680
A significant and core contribution to personal and professional ornithology reference collections,
Joel Ellis Holloway's Dictionary Of Birds Of The U.S. is the most complete, updated dictionary of
names of American birds available, hosting over 900 entries and including both resident birds and
escaped and exotic visitors. Scholars and amateur birders receive a work which brings the
derivation of scientific bird names back to original Greek and source languages, providing an
important focus on both scientific and common name origins.
Firefly Books
4 Daybreak Lane, Westport, CT 06880
1-800-387-5085 www.amazon.com
Two natural history encyclopedias are recommended picks for a wide audience, from high school
to public school libraries seeking colorful references with fine detail. Tim Halliday and Kraig
Adler edit Reptiles And Amphibians (1552976130, $40.00) providing unique insights into two
different groups of animals and providing the latest reference information on them. A series of
core entries forms the foundation for defining these animals, with special features and photo
stories presenting topics of interest. Color photos and art packs this and Christopher O'Toole's
Insects And Spiders (1552976122, $40.00), a companion volume which accomplishes the same
for the insect world. Both are exceptional works, highly recommended and brilliant in both color
and layout.
The Railroading Shelf
Modern Trains and Splendid Stations
Martha Thorne, Editor
Art Institute Chicago/Merrell Pub.
11 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603
1858941490 $39.95 www.amazon.com
New train stations of the 1990s onward must respond to changed needs of passengers as
high-speed rail becomes more common and mag lev trains make their appearance. Modern Trains
And Splendid Stations: Architecture, Design, And Rail Travel For The Twenty-First Century
features modern examples analyzed from different perspectives to provide insights on station
impacts on urban renewal, their ability to meet changed needs of transit, and as new architectural
achievements. A fine feature which should appeal to a wide audience of architects and train
buffs.
The Art Of Lionel Trains
Roger Carp
Kalmbach Publishing Company
PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187
0871162024 $29.95 1-800-533-6644
Officially licensed by Lionel itself, The Art Of Lionel Trains: Toy Trains And American Dreams
by Roger Carp is more than just a simple showcase of promotional art that the Lionel company
used to advertise their classic model locomotives; its informed and informative text follows the
journey and evolution of the internationally famous model railroading company and its various
products that inspired hobbies and dreams in households across America. Illustrated throughout in
full color and a highly recommended addition to any personal or community library Railroading
History collection, The Art Of Lionel Trains is as much a trip down memory lane for model train
buffs as it is a peek to an era when advertising art was lively yet simple.
Guide To Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads
Bill Simpson
Pelican Publishing Company
PO Box 3110, Gretna, LA 70054
1589800745 $11.95 1-800-843-1724
This updated second edition of Bill Simpson's Guide To Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads
examines flourishing rail lines in Pennsylvania, including the latest operation schedules and fares
and providing accompanying listings of travel options and excursions to nearby destinations. From
a forest train ride to rails through Amish country, this divided Pennsylvania into four geographical
regions for maximum effect, and includes suggestions for stopoffs and tourist visits to local rail
museums. Rail buffs planning a trip to the state won't want to miss this.
Pentrex
PO Box 94911, Pasadena, CA 91109-4911
1-800-950-9333 www.amazon.com
Three outstanding new DVD train films are highly recommended productions combining beautiful
color and narrative style with moving action of trains in motion. Steam To The Grand Canyon
(1563421-178) charts the 2002 AT&SF steam locomotive ride from Los Angeles to Arizona, with
striking canyon scenes throughout and a beautiful narrative detailing the history and features of
the railroad; Daylight Freedom Special (1563421135) charts the 2002 return to the rails of the
Daylight 4449, which undertook a 2-day excursion through the Columbia River Gorge and the
Deschutes River Canyon, replete with patriotic paint scheme; and American Railroad Collection
Volumes 1 & 2 (15634-21100) provides a 2-volume DVD celebration of rare promotion, training
and safety films from the 1950s-70s. All are highly recommended picks for the train buff.
Classic American Locomotives
Charles McShane
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1592280544 $19.95 1-800-836-0510
Classic American Locomotives by Charles McShane is the 1909 classic reference detailing steam
locomotive technology. Offered to railroading enthusiasts is an impressive and expertly detailed
description of how the steam engine of a locomotive is constructed, including an informative
exploration and delineating of the workings of every part ranging from slide valves and steam
injectors, to lubricators, pressure gauges, pneumatic brakes and more. Every single aspect of
locomotive construction is studied, in considerable but accessible technical depth. Classic
American Locomotives provides an inherently fascinating and meticulous dissection which is
especially recommended for Railroading History reference collections and anyone who is curious
about how a steam powered locomotive works.
The Humor Shelf
Code Red
Ed Hall
Morris Publishing
3212 East Hwy 30, Kearney, NE 68847
097451330X $10.95 1-800-650-7888
Very highly recommended for browsing, Code Red is an impressive collection of newspaper
editorial cartoons written and drawn with a sharp sting by editorial cartoonist Ed Hall. From a
motorist shown hooking up an IV from his arm to his gas tank in order successfully fill up his car;
to an overeater claiming "Hey, I can quit anytime I want" with regard to french fries that have a
health warning printed on them; these cartoons are searing, compelling, and cutting-edge
snapshots of cutting-edge social, political, and cultural realities.
Stahler: Inkslinger
Jeff Stahler
Orange Frazer Press
PO Box 214, Wilmington OH 45177
www.orangefrazer.com
1882203259 $14.95 1-800-852-9332
Enthusiastically recommended for fans of the editorial cartoon, Stahler: Inkslinger is a
black-and-white collection of cutting-edge editorial cartoons by Jeff Stahler. From visually
likening the 2000-2001 school classroom to packing kids in a sardine can; to comparing Tolstoy's
thick classic "War and Peace" to a hypothetical yet outrageously gigantic book rendition of
"Mideast War and Peace"; to an unfortunate driver who has just crashed his car into another
automobile speaking into his cell phone and asking "Can you hear me now?", the crisp and
satirical cartoons of Stahler: Inkslinger command the reader's complete attention with their keen
irony -- as well as their somber to perverse reflections on difficulties of present day life.
The Geneaology Shelf
A Field Guide For Genealogists
Judy Jacobson
Clearfield Company
200 East Eager St, Baltimore, MD 21202
0806352191 $25.95 1-800-296-6687
Now in its second edition, A Field Guide For Genealogists by genealogist Judy Jacobson is a
strongly recommended and straightforward reference for genealogy students to the practical
methodology of learning about ancestors and family lines. A well-rounded resource covering what
novice genealogists need to know about the practice in general; making the most use of libraries;
extracting information from photographs, graveyards, and many other sources, A Field Guide For
Genealogists is a "must-have" 316-page instructional guideline and research tool for anyone
seeking to track down and document reliable family information.
Living Family History
David A. Beardsley
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595291295 $13.95 www.iuniverse.com
Authoritatively written by David A. Beardsley (the founder of BioFiles LLC), Living Family
History: Creating A Multimedia Biography is a straightforward and "reader friendly" instructional
guide to combining videotape and written memoirs to produce a lasting family record for
generations to come. From the right computer and video equipment to use; to the production
process; conducting interviews; dealing with recalcitrant family; and a wealth of useful resources,
Living Family History is a superb all-purpose guide and a welcome addition to personal,
professional, and community library Genealogy Resources & Studies reference collections.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Temptress
Jane Billinghurst
Greystone Books
c/o Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group
2323 Quebeck Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 4S7
1550549995 $24.95 1-800-367-9692
Temptress: From The Original Bad Girls To Women On Top by Jane Billinghurst meticulously
examines the image of the temptress (the woman that men find irresistible) while drawing from the
ancient stories of Lilith and Eve, to such modern-day icons as Mae West and Madonna. Covering
cultural legends and attitudes ranging across the span of recorded human history, Temptress
examines how the image of the seductive woman has been used to portray a threat, a delight, or
even as an image reclaimed by women themselves. A provocative yet scholarly survey, Temptress
is strikingly illustrated with full-page black-and-white and color photography. Temptress is
particularly recommended for Women's Studies reading lists and Human Sexuality Studies
reference collections.
In The Shadow Of Greatness
Michael Menager
Hohm Press
PO Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302
www.hohmpress.com
1890772224 $24.95 1-800-381-2700
Very highly recommended for Women's Studies supplemental reading lists & community library
collections, read The Shadow Of Greatness: Five Extraordinary Women And The Men Of Genius
They Served by counselor, musician, and academician Michael Menager is the absorbing true
story of the women who supported men of genius, yet whose quiet work was overshadowed by
her significant other's accomplishments. Examining the lives and achievements of Isabel Burton
(wife and partner of Sir Richard Burton); Maria Huxley (supporter and wife of Aldous Huxley);
Francoise Gilot (mistress of Pablo Picasso); and Vera Nabokov (muse and wife of Vladimir
Nabokov), In The Shadow Of Greatness is a quite profoundly thoughtful and extensively
researched examination of the overlooked side of partnerships that contributed greatly to human
history, learning, and culture.
The Poetry Shelf
Iced At The Ward Burned At The Stake
Paul Swenson
Signature Books
564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411
1560851775 $14.95 1-800-356-5687
Iced At The Ward Burned At The Stake And Other Poems is an anthology of free-verse poems by
Utah journalist, film critic and writer Paul Swenson that exist in the moment, and draws irony
between the timeless space between patterned verses. An ever-flowing treasury of lingering
imagery. Exejesus: Jesus was a women's man/Crossed Hades Street to meet/The Samaritan at the
well/Told her everything she'd done/Between Galilee, Gethsemane,/Had some fun with
Magdalene/Wouldn't leave the wedding/'Till the wine was gone/Healed the infirm woman on the
street/Laid down Martha's broom--/Save it for my tomb he said/Wished for Mary's perfumed
hair--/Lord, he loved the way it felt/When she caressed his feet/Hated to board the boat/To the
disciples, smell of fish.
The Cure
Sarah Gorham
Four Way Books
University Press of New England, dis.
POB 535, Village Station, New York, NY 10014
1884800513 $14.95 fourwaybooks.com
The Cure is a work of floating free-verse by Sarah Gorham. Offering compilation of introspective
poetry, and reaching for the long road to healing in the wake of abandonment and misery, the
poetry comprising The Cure is eloquent in its simple style, and offers the reader raw, unfiltered
emotion and the pain of addiction -- all while searching for something more. Blackout: Blame the
alcohol/for lost hours, body/slumped behind the wheel/when so often it's/fear or anger,/what we
artlessly call/squirreling--the mind/in crazy footwork, teeth/snapping at the tail, this//powering my
car, my/body in Dillard's/shadow, palm on the/fluted door handle/before I realized/it was the
wrong mall,/wrong day, foolish/to drive anywhere at all.
Eyelevel: Fifty Histories
Christopher Matthews
CavanKerry Press
6 Horizon Road, No. 2901, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
0972304517 $14.00 cavankerrypress.com
Christopher Matthews' Eyelevel: Fifty Histories is a work of free-verse poetry about fifty distinct
individuals, each with his or her own unique aspect, career, or attribute; each poem-story adjoins
into an absorbing tapestry of human emotions and events. An unusual, distinguished, and
multifaceted composition, Eyelevel: Fifty Histories marks Christopher Matthews as an undeniably
gifted poet. Male Nurse (Private): The kid's walking into doors./Again, he can breathe a
rumba./Last night he had such mild seizures/as if, light, he could not die.//I tell her the brain has
fallen,/it's bits - some bright, some nowhere./Sounds great when he chuckles about,/slight kid with
a coke, a kink, a Rubik's cube.//"Don't tell me what I'm thinking,"/he says, then fouls
himself/unknown. Solo. Changed him/and he hung on my neck like reason. Had no say.//The mom
calls him her Charlie Conundrum/and trusts I'm the stooge to fix him./Midnight I want mom's
fanny that sweet touch/I palm her kid's bursting brow.
Selected Poems Of Gabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral
Ursula K. Le Guin, translator
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Boulvard, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1591
0826328180 $34.95 1-800-249-7737
A simply outstanding addition to any personal or academic poetry collection, Selected Poems Of
Gabriela Mistral is an extensive anthology of poetry by Gabriela Mistral who is the first Latin
American writer to earn the Nobel Prize in literature. These free-verse poems are presented
side-by-side in their original Spanish and expertly translated into English by Ursula K. Le Guin.
Impressionable imagery and powerful, sweeping themes of the human condition mark this truly
exceptional collection as highly recommended and memorable reading. Evening: In this sweetness
I feel/my heart melt like wax./In my veins runs/not wine, but slow oil,/and I feel my life slipping
away/still and soft as a gazelle.
Days Like These
Tom McCoy
High Sierra Books
PO Box 489, Gold Beach, OR 97444
0974357308 $15.95 highsierrabooks.com
Days Like These: A Gift For The Spirit is a work of simple, free-verse poetry by Tom McCoy in
celebration of the ups and downs of routine life. With a clear ringing tone and in reference to the
ordinary pastiche of human life, Days Like These offers a thoughtful (albeit askew) look at life
from a variety of upturned angles. late afternoon: with time's snotty dogs nipping your flanks/and
gravity growing/the world conducts you like an experiment/all about are the petals of your
life/scattered in a wind/you didn't even know was blowing/and your love/an unsigned letter/stuck
to a fence in a vacant lot/in late afternoon
The Library CD Music Shelf
Winter Kolednica
Naxos World
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Drive, Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067
www.naxosworld.com
76053-2 $9.99 1-877-629-6723
Winter Kolednica: Seasonal Carols From Slovenia is a superbly executed holiday tribute produced
in collaboration with the Slovenian Institute of Ethnomusicology. Traditional carols including
recited texts that tell of rituals of winter, such as New Year's Day and the Feast of the Three
Kings. A remembrance of the Slaughter of Innocents by King Herod and a great many more
seasonal favorites are showcased in this impressive and highly recommended presentation of
Slovenian musical culture.
Sudaka
Ramiro Musotto
Fast Horse Recordings
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
5340 Old State Road, 37 South, Suite B, Bloomington, IN 47401
FH005 $16.98 rockpaperscissors.biz
Brazilian percussionist, programmer, and producer Ramiro Musotto presents Sudaka, a listening
experience that distills the essence of Sao Paulo streets, shops, crafts, and transformation into the
modern era in ten unforgettable works of memorable music. The inspirational selections
comprising Sudaka include: Caminho, Ginga, Raio, Botellero, Bayaka, Antonio Das Mortes,
Ijexa, Xavantes, Torcazas Neuquinas, and La Danza Del Tezcatlipoca Rojo in this exuberant,
eclectic, and enthusiastically recommended CD collection.
The Woodworking Shelf
501 Best Shop Tips For Woodworkers
Robert J. Settich
Landauer Corporation
12251 Maffitt Road, Cumming, IA 50061-1009
1890621587 $19.95 1-800-557-2144
Presented in a "reader friendly" question-and-answer format, 501 Best Shop Tips For
Woodworkers: Your Essential Question And Answer Woodworking Guide by woodworking
expert Robert Settich is a superbly organized and presented guide to avoiding common pitfalls
and dealing problems of design, material, technique, finishes, tools, safety concerns, and more.
Black-and-white illustrations as well as some color photographs enhance the brief yet informative
tips and answers. A useful index allows for quick reference to needed information. 501 Best Shop
Tips For Woodworkers is a welcome and practical supplement for the novice woodworker's
reference shelf and an excellent addition to any high-school woodworking shop class reference
shelf.
The Economics Shelf
Ecological Economics
Herman E. Daly & Joshua Farley
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-1148
www.islandpress.org
1559633123 $40.00 1-800-828-1302
The collaboration of academicians Herman Daly (University of Maryland, School of Public
Affairs) and Joshua Farley (Gund Institute of Ecological Economics, University of Vermont),
Ecological Economics: Principles And Applications is a scholarly economics textbook that also
incorporates the critical importance of such factors as clean air and water, species diversity, and
social and generational equity. An introductory-level resource ideal for both students and
non-specialist general readers with an interest in economics and ecology, Ecological Economics
revolutionizes the traditional approach to a social science while retaining a tight grasp upon core
driving principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics alike. A seamlessly integrated, holistic
approach to understanding and appreciating the tangled complexities of the modern world.
Silent Revolution
Duncan Green
Monthly Review Press
122 West 27th Street, NY, NY 10001
1583670912 $22.00 monthlyreview.org
Duncan Green is the director of research at the Just Pensions Project and an expert on socially
responsible investment. In Silent Revolution: The Rise And Crisis Of Market Economics In Latin
America (now in an updated and expanded second edition), Duncan Green offers the reader a
hard look at the economic reforms which are wrenching the Latin American market today. Silent
Revolution is a clarion wake-up call against unchecked dangers of neoliberalism run wild, the
environmental costs of adjusting to change, the IMF and World Bank as "poverty brokers", and
so much more. A stark and thoughtful discussion of potentially global importance, Silent
Revolution ought to be mandatory reading for students of economics, governmental and
corporate policy makers, and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in contemporary
Latin American issues.
Demand For Money
Michael D. Bordo & Lars Jonung
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854
0765809613 $29.95 1-888-999-6778
Featuring a new introduction by its expert authors Michael D. Bordo (Professor of Economics
and Director of the Center for Monetary and Financial History, Rutgers University) and Lars
Jonung (Research Adviser at ECFIN, European Commission, Brussels), Demand For Money: An
Analysis Of The Long-Run Behavior Of The Velocity Of Circulation is an in-depth scrutiny of the
"income velocity" of money -- an inverse measure of the demand for money balances that is the
ratio of the money value of income to the average money stock that the public (excluding banks)
holds in a given period. Examining data from several countries spanning the late nineteenth
century to the late twentieth century, Demand For Money draws patterns and searches for causes
in economic fluctuations as well as the key influences that interrelate with monetary policy. An
expert-level dissertation written for advanced students and practitioners of economics, Demand
For Money is a critically important contribution to Economic Theory, International Economics,
and Economic Policy Studies supplemental reading lists and academic library collections.
The Egyptology Shelf
Complete Gods And Goddesses Of Ancient Egypt
Richard Wilkinson
Thames & Hudson
500 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10110-0017
0500051208 $39.95 1-800-233-4830
Richard Wilkinson's Complete Gods And Goddesses Of Ancient Egypt is a comprehensive
reference which deftly examines the evolution, worship and decline of the numerous gods and
goddess figures of ancient Egyptian mythology, from household figures to powerful deities. From
their forms and appearances and purposes to the rituals involved in their worship, Complete Gods
And Goddesses Of Ancient Egypt packs in a wealth of informed and informative discussions of
their influence, adding numerous illustrations and special drawings to round out the offering.
The World History Shelf
Pirates & The Lost Templar Fleet
David Hatcher Childress
Adventures Unlimited Press
PO Box 74, Kempton, IL 60946
www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com
1931882185 $16.95 1-815-253-6390
Pirates & The Lost Templar Fleet: The Secret Naval War Between The Knights Templar & The
Vatican by David Hatcher Childress is an informed and informative study, an impressive history
which opens new interpretations and possibilities between the lines of the official records. When
the Templars were disbanded by papal order in 1307, their great fleet disappeared from its base at
La Rochelle. What happened to these ships and their treasures? Pirates & The Lost Templar Fleet
explores a number of fascinating possible theories, including the hypothesis that some Templars
reached Canada 100 years before Columbus -- who perhaps had Templar maps in his possession
when he set sail. Black-and-white illustrations embellish this amazing and iconoclastic study and
theoretical reconstruction of the unknown. Also very highly recommended are three other
thematically related titles from Adventures Unlimited Press: The History Of The Knights Templar;
The Tamplars' Legacy In Montreal, The New Jerusalem; and Nostradamus And The Lost Templar
Legacy.
Samurai: The World Of The Warrior
Stephen Turnbull
Osprey
c/o MBI Publishing Company
380 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
1841767409 $29.95 1-800-458-0454
Samurai: The World Of The Warrior by Stephen Turnbull (Honorary Research Fellow,
Department of East Asian Studies, University of Leeds), is an extraordinary historical work that
examines the legendary professional and hereditary warrior class of ancient Japan. Stretching its
focus beyond the military aspect of the samurai, Professor Turnbull deftly explores the culture and
world that surrounded them. Full-color illustrations of classical works of art and artifacts highlight
and enhance this informed and informative 224-page cultural and historical exploration with its
immersion into the powerful societal, psychological, and physical forces that shaped these strictly
disciplined warriors. Samurai: The World Of The Warriors is a welcome and enthusiastically
recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library Japanese History and
Martial Arts History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Etruscan Dress
Larissa Bonfante
The Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
0801874130 $22.00 1-800-537-5487
Now in an updated edition featuring a bibliographical essay discussing the latest archaeological
research and discoveries in this specialized field of study, Etruscan Dress by Larissa Bonfante is a
thoughtful, scholarly, and meticulous study of Etruscan clothing and custom from eighth to fifth
century B.C.E. Drawing upon actual remains of dress and costumes, sculptures and other works
of art, as well as literary and historical references, Etruscan Dress deftly explores the spread and
intermixing of the various Etruscan, Greek, and Roman styles. Black-and-white photographs and
illustrations showcase and underscore Bonfante's observations in an academically impressive and
highly recommended narrative text. No academic library's Etruscan Studies collections can be
considered comprehensive without the inclusion of this updated and expanded edition of Etruscan
Dress.
The Biography Shelf
Don Agustin V. Zamorano
George L. Harding
The Arthur H. Clark Company
PO Box 14707, Spokane, WA 99214
0870623257 $45.00 1-800-842-9286
Originally written by a president of the California Historical Society and published in 1934, and
now in its second edition featuring a new introduction by Roberto Carlos Dalton Matheu, Don
Agustin V. Zamorano: Statesman, Soldier, Craftsman, And California's First Printer by George L.
Harding is the amazing life story of the versatile Don Agustin Juan Vicente Zamorano
(1798-1842), a man who made an indelible mark on early California history. Importing the first
printing press to appear west of the Rocky Mountains, Zamorano produced reports to the
Mexican government and proclamations to the people of California. Zamorano was also involved
politically, even serving as the acting governor of the Alta California territory for a year. A
remarkable story of one man's far-reaching influence and adaptation to change, Don Agustin V.
Zamorano is a prized addition to personal and academic California History collections.
China Marine
E. B. Sledge
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10016-4314
0195167767 $14.95 1-800-451-7556
China Marine: An Infantryman's Life After World War II is the powerful World War II memoir of
E. B. Sledge and the sequel to his "With The Old Breed: At Peleliu And Okinawa". Sledge is a
veteran of the physical and psychological scars of war, and this former Marine narrates the end of
the old China and the rise of the Communist state through the eyes of someone who was there
and saw it all. Sledge also presents the troubles of having to adapt to civilian life when the era of
combat had faded. A moving true story of balancing life with the immense demands of nobly
serving one's country, China Marine is a welcome and recommended contribution to the growing
library of World War II era biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs.
When It Was Our War
Stella Suberman
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Box 2225, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2225
www.algonquin.com
1565124030 $23.95 1-800-722-7202
When It Was Our War: A Soldier's Wife On The Home Front is the personal story of Stella
Suberman, a Jewish-American woman who was still a teenager when America declared war on
Germany and Japan. Stella watched her husband join the Army Air Corps and bid him farewell,
not knowing if or when he would return. A straightforward autobiographical tale of perseverance,
dealing with anti-semitism, enduring love, and offering a personalized look into the hopes and
daily life of soldier's wives, When It Was Our War is unforgettable reading and an original
contribution to the growing library of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs of "the greatest
generation".
Back In The Day
Darrin Keith Bastfield
Da Capo Press/Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
0306812959 $15.00 1-800-242-7737
Back In The Day is author Darren Keith Bastfield's informative and intrinsically fascinating
memoir of the time he spent with controversial rap musician Tupac Shakur, before Shakur was
murdered at the age of twenty-five. Recalling seven years of friendship; touching upon Shakur's
incredible demonstration of talent; a wild senior prom; Shakur's surprising love of Shakespeare;
the Baltimore neighborhood in which he grew up, and so much more, Back In The Day is a
straightforward yet emotional remembrance of a young black man destined to make his mark
before meeting a tragic and untimely end.
Mao: A Reinterpretation
Lee Feigon
Ivan R. Dee
1332 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60622-2632
156663458X $24.95 1-800-462-6420
Mao: A Reinterpretation is a new political biography by Lee Feigon of Mao and provides a quite
different view of the leader of a communist China as being a committed revolutionary who
contributed to China's history and culture. The real Mao wasn't a genius, nor the evil leader later
western biographies and biographers have portrayed. Mao: A Reinterpretation is a thoughtful and
thought-provoking reinterpretation examines both his colorfully eventual life and the lasting
effects of his ideals upon his nation and upon the world community.
Into The Fire
Charles T. Salmon
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25, East Lansing, Michigan 48823-5245
087013695X $19.95 msupress.msu.edu
Into The Fire: A Post - 9/11 American In Tel Aviv is the memoir of Charles T. Salmon, an
American who immersed himself in Israeli culture. He arrived on a Fullbright fellowship, speaking
no Hebrew, and largely unfamiliar with Judaism and Israeli customs. As time passed, Salmon
closely observed Israeli-Palestinian negotiations; Palestinian terrorist events and Israeli responses;
the differences between university studies in Tel Aviv and America, and a great deal more replete
with insight, wit, and candid openness. Into The Fire offers contemporary readers a revealing,
informative, and highly recommended presentation.
"We'll Never Be Young Again"
Chuck Fries et al.
Tallfellow Press
1180 South Beverly Drive, Suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90035
1931290512 $24.95 1-800-851-8923
The collaborative effort of Chuck Fries, Irv Wilson, and Spencer Green, "We'll Never Be Young
Again": Remembering The Last Days of John F. Kennedy combines history, narratives, and
personal testimonies of the final days of America's 35th President. Over 125 letters written by
notable individuals such as Senator John Kerry, Jerry Lewis, Dominick Dunne, Liz Smith and
more offer a compelling, collective human testimony to the loss of a charismatic, strong-willed
and truly unforgettable and martyred "Camelot" era political leader. "We'll Never Be Young
Again" is a superb and highly commended contribution to the growing library books on and about
JFK.
Colin Powell: A Biography
Richard Steins
Greenwood Publishing Group
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
www.greenwood.com
031332266X $29.95 1-800-225-5800
The latest title in the simply outstanding "Greenwood Biography Series", Colin Powell: A
Biography by Richard Steins is a straightforward narrative of the life and career of one of the
most powerful African-Americans to have ever served in the United States military. Intended
especially for use in high school and undergraduate research assignments, yet also suitably
presentable for non-specialist general readers who simply want to know more about who Colin
Powell is and how he came to hold the political authority in the Bush Administration that he does
today, Colin Powell: A Biography is a superb biographical resource and strongly recommended
for inclusion into school and community library Biography Collections.
Go Out And Live
Doris Hall & Ken Hall
Beaver's Pond Press
5125 Danen's Drive, Edina, MN 55439
1592980112 $24 beaverspondpress.com
Go Out And Live: A 27-Year Journey Of Courage is the story of Allison Hall, a young woman
who lived by the title credo, from her adoption, through her battle with cancer, to her untimely
death, to an unexpectedly glorious ending revealed to her mother and father through a
well-respected medium. Allison's strength, stamina, and legacy for surviving family members fills
the pages of this inspirational testimony in support of making the most of our all-too-brief days --
and keeping an unshaken faith in God to the end. Go Out And Live is very highly recommended
reading.
Survived To Tell
Edward Keonjian
Sunstone Press
PO Box 2321, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2321
0865342520 $28.95 1-800-243-5644
Survived To Tell is the autobiography of Edward Keonjian who is the great-grandson of a
Russian serf, and was once brought to the brink of death in a German slave labor camp in World
War II. Rescued from a mass grave by a lone woman, Keonjian survived, eventually emigrated to
American in 1947 with his wife and young son, and went on to become a pioneer of
microelectronics. An amazing personal tale of struggle, perseverance, desperate times and the
quest to make a good life for oneself, Survived To Tell is a remarkable story from beginning to
end.
House With Wisteria
Halide Edib
Leopolis Press
2102 Arlington Boulevard, #2, Charlottesville, VA 22903
0967996031 $19.95 www.aulam.org
House With Wisteria: Memoirs Of Halide Edib is the personal memoir and testimony of a
woman's life during the last years of the Ottoman Empire. She grew up having to deal with the
difficulties of living in polygamous households (parental and marital), and strived to spread public
education and institute schools in Istanbul and in the Arab provinces during the conflict-ridden
days of World War I. A candid, powerful, and uniquely revealing account, as open and meaningful
today as it was in the era of its initial publication, House With Wisteria is very highly
recommended for both Women's Studies supplemental reading lists and community library
Historical Biography collections.
Secrets Of Dr. Zomb
Ormond McGill
Crown House Publishing Limited
4 Berkeley St., Norwalk, CT 06850
189983687X $39.95 1-203-852-9504
Secrets Of Dr. Zomb is the impressively engaging autobiography of the talented Ormond McGill
(quite justifiably considered to be the "Dean of American Hypnotists"). Written by McGill to
especially to share the magic of his life and trade with aspiring stage performers and hypnotists,
Secrets Of Dr. Zomb uses photographs, diagrams, and extensive written detail to explain
techniques for past-life regression, mind control, self-hypnosis, performing hypnosis on stage and
much more. An enthralling and information-packed reading experience (especially for students of
mesmerism and magic), the Secrets Of Dr. Zomb is one of the more unique memoirs and would
grace any community library collection.
Harriet Tubman
Jean M. Humez
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
0299191206 $45.00 1-800-621-2736
Harriet Tubman: The Life And The Life Stories by Jean M. Humez is an exhaustive biography of
this celebrated and heroic woman. Grounded in exhaustive research as well as the complete texts
of stories Harriet Tubman told about her life. Harriet Tubman: The Life And The Life Stories
follows Tubman, who was born a slave in the American South, as she escaped to freedom in the
North, and vowed to liberate her entire family. Her work to guide dozens of slaves to freedom, as
well as her service as a spy and a scout for the Union Army, are also described in historical detail.
After the Civil War Tubman settled in New York and founded a home for the indigent aged. an
absolutely essential addition to academic library Black History and African-American Biography
reading lists, Harriet Tubman's memory and legacy are cherished in this profound and
all-encompassing chronicle.
The Marriage Shelf
Discovering The Treasure Of Marriage
Deborah L. Cherry, Ph.D.
Life Journey
c/o Cook Communications
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
0781439094 $12.99 1-800-323-7543
Written by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Deborah Cherry, Ph.D., Discovering The Treasure
Of Marriage shows readers just how to examine the circumstances under which they first fell in
love with their spouse in order to unlock the power of romance and effect a deepening mutual
understanding through the power and biblical principle of "treasuring" our "significant other".
Grounded in the author's work with hundreds of couples, as well as her own twelve-year
marriage, Discovering The Treasure Of Marriage is an open-minded work of renewal and
recommended reading for anyone seeking to build a marriage that will prosper through intimate
and consistent communication regardless of life's inevitable pressures and strains.
The Military Shelf
How I Earned The Ruptured Duck
Leo Bogart
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C , College Station, TX 77843
1585442992 $29.95 1-800-826-8911
How I Earned The Ruptured Duck: From Brooklyn To Berchtesgaden In World War II is the
letters and memoir of Leo Bogart, a WW II American soldier who was only twenty years old
when he entered the army in 1942. His letters are enhanced with a narration that connects loose
ends between them and builds into a cohesive picture of daily life in those hazardous times
including the long periods of boredom and inactivity, which were offset by terrible violence and
deadly conflict, as well as the sometimes troubling interactions with the defeated enemy after the
end of the war. A very human and thoughtful memoire, Leo Bogart offers a quite personal and
engaging viewpoint of cataclysmic events. How I Earned The Ruptured Duck is a very welcome
contribution to the growing library of World War II military biographies, autobiographies, and
memoirs.
The Iraq War
Anthony H. Cordesman
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275982270 $44.95 greenwood.com
The Iraq War: Strategy, Tactics, And Military Lessons is an extensive study of the second war
against Saddam Hussein's regime. Expert military analyst Anthony Cordesman knowledgeably
dissects the course of the war as well as the interaction of joint forces day by day. He then draws
lessons from the forces' interactions and conduct as applied to army land forces, marine corps land
forces, naval forces, including intelligence concerning weapons of mass destruction. A thorough,
information-laden presentation, The Iraq War is a very highly recommended and timely addition
to Military History reference collections and reading lists.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Let's Get Financial Savvy!
Dr. Lois Center-Shabazz
CenNet Systems
Box 1335, Chesapeake VA 23327-1385
0971979502 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Those new to personal finance concepts, such as young adults newly out of college, (as will many
an adult in need of a financial mangement refresher) will find Let's Get Financial Savvy! by Lois
Center-Shabazz to be an important and effective guide. The author persevered through a financial
crisis and here imparts personal experienced based tips on how to invest, handle money, and
protect against risky ventures. From online investments to mortgages, as will many an adult
comes packed with charts and calculations.
Insurance Solutions
Laura D. Cooper, Esq.
Demos Publishing
386 Park Avenue So. #201, NY NY 10016
1888799552 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Insurance Solutions by Laura D. Cooper is an invaluable workbook for people with chronicle
conditions or disability is very strongly recommended for its vital importance as a thoroughly
"user friendly" financial management tool. Insurance should cover all disability-related costs, but
it's important to understand differences between insurance policies and benefits. Readers learn
how to examine health, life, disability and care plans for long-term usefulness.
Keep Your Hands Out Of My Pocket
Robert E. Tevis
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595283004 $14.95 iuniverse.com
Expertly written by Robert E. Tevis (an experienced businessman who knows the techniques of
salespeople in Fortune 500 companies), Keep Your Hands Out Of My Pocket: Strategies To Get
More For Your Money is a straightforward and "user friendly" instructional guide for budget
conscious consumers whether they are shopping for everyday bargains or making large purchases
such an automobile. Keep Your Hands Out Of My Pocket clearly outlines the tips, tricks, and
techniques that professional salespeople use to get the most possible money out of clients,
customers and patrons. Tevis aptly teaches the reader a complete roster of basic skills for standing
up to pressure, misdirection, and other sales tactics. Simply put, Keep Your Hands Out Of My
Pocket is a superbly organized, deftly presented, and very highly recommended financial self
defense guide.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
ADD: The 20-Hour Solution
Mark Steinberg & Siegfried Othmer
Robert D. Reed Publishers
PO Box 1992, Bandon, OR 97411
1931741379 $14.95 rdrpublishers.com
The collaborative work of licensed Mark Steinberg and ADHD expert Siegfried Othmer, ADD:
The 20-Hour Solution is an informed and informative introduction to how EEG and biofeedback
can be used to directly address the core problem of ADD and ADHD, in order to lessen
symptoms and help produce tangible results. Personal anecdotes, up-to-date resources on where
and how to provide EEG neurofeedback information and providers, basics concerning how brain
functioning directly affects one's life, and much more, ADD: The 20-Hour Solution is an excellent
resource to consult for parents, educators, counselors, and care takers considering a new
approach to controlling ADD and ADHD in their children or charges.
Multiple Sclerosis Q & A
Beth Ann Hill
Avery
c/o G. P. Putnam's Sons
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
1583331743 $14.95 1-800-847-5515
Author Beth Ann Hill consulted more than ten doctors only to end up enduring misdiagnosis after
misdiagnosis -- until she was finally diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Hill is now a determined
patient advocate. In Multiple Sclerosis Q & A she offers the reader brief, honest, no-nonsense
answers about MS in language and content totally accessible for the non-specialist general
readers. Multiple Sclerosis Q & A also offers a list of support groups, clinical facilities, websites,
books, and publications that can be used for more information. An excellent introduction to the
realities of this troubling disease, Multiple Sclerosis Q & A is very highly recommended for
anyone having to comes to terms with MS for themselves or for a loved one.
The Native American Shelf
Vine Of The Soul
Richard Evans Schultes
Robert F. Raffauf
Synergetic Press
7 Silver Hills Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508
090779131X $29.95 synergeticpress.com
The collaborative work of Richard Evans Schultes (formerly Jeffrey Professor of Biology and
Director of the Botanical Museum of Harvard University) and Robert F. Raffauf (formerly
Professor of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health
Professions, Northeastern University, Bost-on), Vine Of The Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants
And Rituals In The Colombian Amazonia has been newly re-issued by Synergetic Press and is an
informed and informative exploration of the religious beliefs and superstitions of the people native
to the Colombian Amazon River area. Here studied are tribal sacred dances, art, petroglyphs, and
architecture, hunting and fishing rituals, and more. Vine Of The Soul is wonderfully enhanced
with different black-and-white photograph, and text captions describing particular aspects of the
Colombian Amazonian native traditions represented therein. A beautiful and absorbing tour of
faith and spirituality, Vine Of The Soul is a core addition to personal, professional, academic, and
community library Amazonian Studies reading lists and South American Indian reference
collections.
Potlatch People
Mildred Valley Thornton
Hancock House Publishers
1431 Harrison Ave., Blaine, WA 98230
www.hancockhouse.com
0888394918 $19.95 1-800-938-1114
Very highly recommended reading, Potlatch People: Indian Lives And Legends Of British
Columbia by Mildred Valley Thornton is a compendium of concise biographical sketches drawn
from the Native American people of British Columbia, as well as fascinating legends and
traditions. Illustrated with artwork portraits of those portrayed offer a uniquely human-centered
insight into a rich native culture and folklore. Potlatch People is an informed and informative
addition to personal, academic, and community library Native American Studies supplemental
reading lists and reference collections.
The Language Studies Shelf
Palindromania!
Jon Agee
Farrar Straus Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0374357307 $15.51 1-888-330-8477
A palindrome is a word or a phrase that form or spell the same word or phrase when considered
from left to right or right to left. Jon Agree's Palindromania! is a zany collection which provides
words or phrases which read the same forward or backward, pairing the zany phrases with
entertaining comic strip cartoons. A whimsical, Palindromania! would make an especially fun gift
for the English major or anyone else who delights in the oddities of the English language.
Dictionary Of Troublesome Words
Bill Bryson
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
0767910427 $19.95 1-800-726-0600
The English language is filled with quirks and puzzles. In Dictionary Of Troublesome Words,
copy editor Bill Bryson provides the reader with an expert guide to avoiding the traps and snares
of what is justifiably considered the most complicated and dominant languages of the world today.
Bryson's A-Z dictionary clearly outlines some of the more common problems involved in using
ordinary words such as 'either', future', or 'may well be'. Dictionary Of Troublesome Words is
another browser's joyride in the proper pursuit of English and a welcome addition to personal,
school, and community library reference collections.
Idioms For Aliens
Ed Butts & Michael Tonn
Maupin House Publishing
PO Box 90148, Gainesville, FL 32607
www.maupinhouse.com
0929895738 $17.95 1-800-524-0634
A superb blend of humor and education and enhanced with an accompany CD, Idioms For Aliens:
A Grammar Revue Of Plays And Verse written by Ed Butts and illustrated by Michael Tonn is an
anthology of short skits that center around concepts of English grammar. Comprised of a
lighthearted and educational collection of scenes that can be read aloud or acted out in any
setting, featuring snobbish proper nouns, pronouns with an identity crisis, Idioms For Aliens is
ideal for use with ESL curriculums for students of all ages and linguistic backgrounds.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Business, Religion, And Spirituality
Oliver F. Williams, C.S.C., editor
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0268021740 $25.00 1-800-621-2736
Expertly compiled and edited by Oliver F. Williams (Associate Professor of Management in the
Mendoza School of business and Academic Director of the Century for Ethics and Religious
Values in Business at the University of Notre Dame), Business, Religion, And Spirituality: A New
Synthesis is a collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays by diverse learned authors
concerning the meeting point between commercial workplace responsibility and personal spiritual
values. Multiple faith perspectives are presented offering a uniquely balanced and informative
amalgamation of a variety of issues directly relevant to physical world conduct and the spiritual
realm considerations. Business, Religion, And Spirituality is strongly recommended reading for
anyone concerned with the interaction of business principles and religious values, between
pressing marketplace requirements and the demands of the conscience.
A Tempered Faith
Jennifer Sands
The Olive Press
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
37 W. Fairmont Ave., B2, Suite 202, Savannah, GA 31406
0971733074 $21.95 1-912-921-1121
A Tempered Faith: Rediscovering Hope In The Ashes Of Loss is the personal and articulate
testimony of Jennifer Sands, a young widow who lost her husband in the September 11th attacks.
Jennifer had to come to grips with the heart-wrenching question: If there is a God, how could He
let this happen? A Tempered Faith ably presents an introspective delving into the roots of faith
and hope, as well as an affirmation of God's love and learning to carry on and even find joy in the
wake of bitter and unexpected grief.
Deep Peace
J. Ellen Nunnally
Cowley Publications
907 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-3000
156101219X $12.95 1-800-225-1534
Written by academician and Episcopal priest J. Ellen Nunnally (Diocese of Washington, D.C.),
Deep Peace: Healing In Our Lives is a gentle and thoroughly "reader friendly" examination of the
process of healing through the perspectives of different faith and spirituality traditions.
Emphasizing the importance of Christian reverence for life, generosity, forgiveness, and
reconciliation, Deep Peace is a transforming testimony and very highly recommended reading for
anyone seeking peace and spiritual direction in their lives.
The Tabernacle
David M. Levy
Kregel Publications
PO Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
0825431581 $24.99 1-800-733-2607
The Tabernacle: Shadows Of The Messiah, Its Sacrifices, Services, And Priesthood by David M.
Levy examines the description and ministries of the Tabernacle as portrayed in fifty chapters of
the Old Testament. This extensively researched presentation, offering full-color photographs and
a wealth of archaeological evidence as well as close study of the Old Testament itself, sheds new
light on the sacrifices, services, and priesthood of this ancient institution which figures so
prominently in Judeo-Christian religious history. The Tabernacle is a welcome and highly
recommended addition to Biblical Studies reading lists.
The Environmental Studies
Shelf
The Lost Language Of Plants
Stephen Harrod Buhner
Chelsea Green Publishing
Box 428, White River Junction, VT 05001
1890132888 $19.95 1-800-639-4099
We are polluting the environment with pharmaceuticals developed to heal, and are losing the
planet's natural healers and stabilizers in the process. In The Lost Language Of Plants, Stephen
Harrod Bohner sees plants as sentient beings adjusting to the environment: the discussion focuses
on the importance of preserving plants which hold the key to healing both man and
environment.
Red Delta
Charles Bergman
Fulcrum
16100 Table Mountain Parkway, #300, Golden, Colorado 80403
www.fulcrum-books.com
1555914608 $29.95 1-800-992-2908
Charles Bergman's Red Delta is an ecological story of fighting for life at the end of the Colorado
River and discusses keys to understanding environmental collapse and recovery in the Southwest.
The Colorado River Delta was an 'accidental delta' created by developers who never fully realized
their goals. Red Delta explores the environmental consequences of that Delta, which may now be
realized as an important key to the Colorado natural area surrounding it.
The Self-Help Shelf
Crones Don't Whine
Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D.
Conari Press
c/o Red Wheel/Weiser
368 Congress St, 4th fl, Boston MA 02210
www.redwheelweiser.com
1573249122 $14.95 1-800-423-7087
Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom For Juicy Women is a self-help guide by psychiatrist
and Jungian analyst Jean Shinoda Bolen especially intended for women over 50, and centers upon
thirteen positive qualities to cultivate in themselves. From the benefits of meditation; to learning
how to speak with honesty and compassion; to savoring the best life has to offer, Crones Don't
Whine is a superbly written and emotionally beneficial work of practical and diverse insights into
improving everyday life for mature women in today's culture.
The American History Shelf
A Century Of Subways
Brian J. Cudahy
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
www.fordhampress.com
0823222926 $30.00 1-800-247-6553
An impressively informative work by transportation historian Brian J. Cudahy, A Century Of
Subways: Celebrating 100 Years Of New York's Underground Railways tells of the amazing and
critically important history of subway systems as a remarkable technological achievement in mass
transportation which legendary for its practicality. A grand presentation that takes the reader and
subway enthusiast on a vivid trip through time as an aptly and extensively researched tribute to
the visionaries and power brokers behind the creation of New York's famous subways, A Century
Of Subways would grace the American History and Transportation History collections of any
academic or community library system.
The Great California Story
Carl Palm
Northcross Books
c/o Author Services
5485 Repecho Drive, Suite L204, San Diego, CA 92124
159113336X $19.95
Enhanced with 35 photographs, endnotes, and an index, The Great California Story: Real-Life
Roots Of An American Legend by Carl Palm aptly combines history and trivia to paint a
marvelous picture of what sets the Golden State apart. An engaging look at legends, customs,
laws, and how history shaped the residents of California from colonial times down to the present
makes The Great California Story an engrossing and enjoyable venture. Especially recommended
for school and community library California History collections, The Great California Story is also
available in a hardcover edition (1591133394, $32.95).
Lewis And Clark On The Great Plains
Paul A. Johnsgard
University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68588
0803276184 $14.95 1-800-755-1105
A bicentennial tribute to an incredible early American trailblazing exploratory expedition, Lewis
And Clark On The Great Plains written and illustrated by Paul A. Johnsgard (Foundation
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska) is an easy-to-read,
easy-to-use informational reference and instructional guide to the diverse wildlife that Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark encountered in their 1804-6 Corps of Discovery expedition across the
American wilderness. Black-and-white sketches, basic information, history, and basic scientific
facts of each featured animal fill the pages of this strongly endorsed, straightforward, informed
and scholarly reference.
The Philosophy Shelf
A Century Of Philosophy
Hans-Georg Gadamer
The Continuum Publishing Group
370 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10017
0826415245 $26.95 1-800-561-7704
A welcome addition to academic library Philosophy Studies collections, Hans-Georg Gadamer's A
Century Of Philosophy: A Conversation With Riccardo Dottori presents a series of interviews
conducted in the years 1999 and 2000, examining what has been arguably the bloodiest century in
human history. Addressing the works of a variety of philosophers, including Nietzsche, Jaspers,
Popper, Vico, and many others, A Century Of Philosophy astutely summarizes and expresses
Riccardo Gadamer's life and work in a highly accessible and straightforward manner.
The Education Shelf
Adult Learning Methods
Michael W. Galbraith, editor
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
157524232X $62.50 1-800-724-0025
Now in its third edition with revisions, updates, and six new chapters, Adult Learning Methods: A
Guide For Effective Instruction compiled and edited by Michael W. Galbraith is an anthology of
useful essays by experienced educators and filled from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and
techniques for instructors in adult learning classrooms. General enough to apply to all walks of
adult instruction ranging from literacy to apprenticeship to community college to advanced
schooling, the contributory essays comprising Adult Learning Methods focus especially on
assimilating general principles and tested techniques to facilitate learning and is very highly
recommended reading for anyone charged with the task of educating adults.
The First Amendment In Schools
Charles C. Haynes, et al.
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
087120777X $26.95 www.ascd.org
The First Amendment In Schools: A Guide From The First Amendment Center is the
collaborative effort of Charles C. Haynes, Sam Chaltain, John E. Ferguson Jr., David L. Hudson
Jr., and Oliver Thomas, and provides the reader with a straightforward and well-researched
discussion of crucial important First Amendment rights which protects all citizens with freedom of
speech and expression in America with specific reference to how this applies to public school
issues, policies and concerns. Discussing 50 key legal cases, as well as the rights and
responsibilities of educators and students, and offering information concerning more than 60
educational and advocacy programs and organizations providing First Amendment resources, The
First Amendment In Schools is an excellent primer on this often controversial and occasionally
misunderstood civil right.
Bridging The Gap
Michael J. Johnson, et al.
Atwood Publishing
PO Box 3185, Madison, WI 53704
www.atwoodpublishing.com
189185948X $29.95 1-888-242-7101
Collaboratively compiled and expertly co-edited by Michael J. Johnson, Donald E. Hanna, and
Don Olcott Jr., Bridging The Gap: Leadership, Technology, And Organized Change For Deans
And Department Chairs is an impressively informative and strongly recommended anthology of
interviews concerning the crucial responsibilities that academic deans have for maintaining the
spirit of education and leading dynamic change to keep in line with new knowledge and leanings.
Focusing on the keys to managing the dimensions of organized change - leadership, technology,
and culture - Bridging The Gap offers a road map to adapting to both daily complications and
long term shifts.
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