Designer Scrapbooks With Mrs. Grossman
Andrea Grossman
Sterling Publishing
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016-8810
www.sterlingpub.com
1402710585 $24.95 1-800-805-5489
Mrs. Grossman's colorful sticker packets adorn the shelves and twirl racks of many an art store
and
grocery, so she would seem the perfect author to present Designer Scrapbooks With Mrs.
Grossman, pairing stickering with scrapbooking techniques for colorful, professional results.
Grossman's own scrapbooks are used to illustrate how paper selection, design lines, and stickers
can
enhance pages and turn an ordinary photo book to a family keepsake of memories. Colorful tips
on
display methods pack a wonderful craft guide.
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-800-972-6657 onewworldlibrary.com
Want a simple, basic guide to 'living in the now'? Plenty of advice titles tell you to do it but not
until Shannon Duncan's Present Moment Awareness: A Simple, Step-By-Step Guide To Living In
The Now (1577314859, $12.95) does a guide actually cover the nuts and bolts of achieving this
preferred state. It's not just an admonition but a set of ideas paired with practical exercises to
show
readers how to calm worries about the future and begin enjoying the 'here and now'. Discover
typical
causes of discontent and learn how to re-direct emotions with Present Moment Awareness. Echo
Bodine's Hands That Heal (1577314565, $12.95) tells how to heal not just others, but yourself.
With Bodine, a renowned spiritual healer and psychic, at the helm, readers are guided through the
basics of the traditional Christian 'laying on of hands' technique, offering both stories from those
she's healed and insights into how to release emotional blocks and avoid dependency. Frank
MacEowen's The Spiral Of Memory And Belonging: A Celtic Path Of Soul And Kinship
(1577314239, $14.95) guides in using the traditions of ancient peoples to explore the modern
world.
Celtic and shamanic wisdom are the foundations explored in a guide which reveals the Irish
dreamtime and concepts of Irish spirituality. For something completely different, choose Tad
Wise's
Tibetan Buddhist Altars: A Pop-Up Gallery Of Traditional Art And Wisdom (1577314670,
$21.95).
This is a unique and exquisite paper engineering piece which opens like a hardbound temple door
and contains pop-up galleries of altars, with text and illustration by Robert Beer and paper
engineering by David A. Carter. You won't see anything like it anywhere else, and it makes the
perfect unique gift for a Buddhist believer.
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
www.uofcpress.com
Three excellent new explorations will earn places in specialty collections or collections focusing
on
Canadian history and culture. Graham Livesey's Passages: Explorations Of The Contemporary
City
(1552381412, $22.95) provides a gathering of essays exploring eight topics on the modern urban
domain. Both geographic and literary topics are revealed, from narrative to metaphor, to survey
the
post-modern city in all its historical and intellectual mystery. A recommended pick for
college-level
collections. Brian Kooyman and Jane Kelley's Archaeology On The Edge: New Perspectives From
Th Northern Plains (1552381382, $39.95) is dedicated to the memory of Alberta archaeologist
Richard G. Forbis, gathering papers by his students and colleagues as a tribute to the man who
was
instrumental in establishing the field of cultural resource management. His impact on Canadian
archaeology and resources encouraged all to push the limits of modern methodology and
interpretation, and the papers chosen here focus on these new directions in nor-thern plains
archaeological research. Simon Evans' The Bar U: Candian Ranching History (155238134X) is
another Canadian specialty item; this covering the Bar U, one of the most famous ranches in
Canada.
For over a hundred years it covered over 150,000 acres in Alberta and played a key role in the
emergence of the Canadian cattle business. The Bar U's business structure, various ownerships
and
strategies, and major influencers and impacts draws on a host of source materials, from local and
oral histories to papers, to reveal the evolution of the bar U's ranching methods.
Making A Killing
Madelaine Drohan
The Lyons Press
www.LyonsPress.com
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1592285775 $24.95 1-800-836-0510
What happens when multinational corporations decide that the use of armed force is really
business?
When companies line up with warlords and armies to make a profit? When corporate interests
dictate war or peace? Madelaine Drohan's meticulously researched and impressively wrfitten
expose,
Making A Killing, shows just what happens in a world of multinational power, drawing important
connections between corporate armed forces and history and providing food for thought for
corporations, policy makers and national leaders alike -- the result is an intriguing, eye-opening
discussion.
Alice's Adventures
Will Brooker
Continuum
15 E. 26th Street, New York NY 10110
www.continuumbooks.com
0826414338 $27.95 www.amazon.com
Lewis Carroll wrote "Alice In Wonderland" and is most noted for this achievement, but he did so
much more, fostering the setting for later computer games, theme parks, and performances
inspired
by his works. Alice's Adventures: Lewis Carroll In Popular Culture isn't just another coverage of
Carroll's life; it's a survey of how the characters he created live on in modern times, adapted since
his
death in 1898. The analysis juxtaposes perfectly with his life and times and creates for more depth
in
the analysis of Alice's ongoing effects on modern culture, than the modern biography could
achieve.
Mixed Nuts
Lawrence J. Epstein
Public Affairs
250 W. 57th St. #1321, NY, NY 10107
www.publicaffairsbooks.com
1586481908 $26.00 1-877-782-1234
Mixed Nuts: America's Love Affair With Comedy Teams From Burns And Allen to Belushi and
Aykroyd isn't the typical biography of a single comedy act but an all-embracing set of memoirs of
America's love affair with comedy teams as a whole, from Belushi and Aykroyd to Burns and
Allen.
Analyses include portraits of rises and falls in popularity, departures from traditional comedy team
norms, the changing world of comedy as it moved from stage to the big screen, and more. Author
Lawrence Epstein is an English professor who frequently lectures on popular culture, with Mixed
Nuts bringing a scholarly, yet accessible, atmosphere to a fine history of American comedy
interests.
Samuel Johnson's Insults
Jack Lynch, Editor
Walker & Company
104 5th Ave., New York NY 10011
www.walkerbooks.com
0802714285 $12.95 1-800-289-2553
Over three hundred of Samuel Johnson's nastier barbs and their meanings are gathered from his
various writings under one cover to appeal to modern readers seeking new ways of insulting.
Quotes
are often accompanied not just by definitions but insights into the source of the barb or quip,
revealing further insights into Samuel Johnson's works and life as well. Samuel Johnson's Insults:
A
Compendium of Snubs, Sneers, Slights and Effronteries from the Eighteenth-Century Master is
highly entertaining and enthusiastically recommended reading.
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley, CA 94703
1-800-377-2542 www.ulyssespress.com
Two fun new titles are fine picks for readers seeking something different. Flic Everett's Sexy
Bitch's
Book Of Doing It, Getting It And Giving It (1569753911, $9.95) may not be for every library
collection: it's a risqu‚ and fun cultural collection about attitude and spicing up a sexual
relationship
through images, innuendoes, and more. From changing routines to prevent boredom to spicing up
a
relationship, it's filled with intriguing moments. Franz Metcalf's Just Add Buddha: Quick Buddhist
Solutions To Hellish Bosses, Traffic Jams, Stubborn Spouses, & Other Annoyances Of Everyday
Life (1569754098, $11.95) tells how to use real-world tools from modern mantras and small
meditative episodes of rejuvenation to applying Buddhist 'rethinks' to gain the most from daily life.
A
fun and thought provoking guide to living the Buddha life in a world of modern temptations and
conflicts.
Cheerleader Ready? Okay!
Elissa Stein
Chronicle Books
85 2nd St., San Francisco CA 94105
0811841278 $15.95 1-800-722-6657
From matching sweaters and pompons to coke and candy posters and ads, the allure of cheerleads
in
culture and advertising has long been evident in American culture, and here is captured by Elissa
Stein in her visual celebration Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! From a history of cheerleading to
cheerleader fashion, Cheerleader: Ready? Okay! captures the energy, excitement and changes of
the
best.
Yeah, I Said It
Wanda Sykes
Atria Books
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY NY 10020
www.simonandschuster.com
0743482697 $23.00 www.amazon.com
Wanda Sykes has been billed as a outstanding stand up comic and here enters the world of
comedy
publishing with Yeah, I Said It, a set of her pointed, witty commentary on sex, politics and
modern
culture. It's often difficult to translate the stand-up comic to print: so much depends on stage
presence, nuances in inflection, and more. However, her sharp wit proves it works as well in print
as
on stage, making Yeah, I Said It a winner.
Word Of Mouse
Jim Banister
Agate
1501 Madison St., Evanston, IL 60202
0972456260 $24.95 www.amazon.com
As more and more devices develop networking capabilities, from computers to games, mobile
phones, television and household appliances, the network idea is ever expanded: but how does
programming expand with it, to create a flow through the network. Jim Banister is a veteran
industry media executive working with big companies such as Disney and Time Warner: his
survey
analyzes the success stories of internet companies which have become models for networking,
outlines the potentials of networked media, and tells businesses how to tap into this potential.
Word
Of Mouse: The New Age Of Networked Media is a very highly recommended and intriguing
survey
of evolving programming and its potentials.
Lost On The Ocean Floor
John Christopher Fine
Naval Institute Press
2062 Generals Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401-6780
www.navalinstitute.org
159114275X $29.95 1-800-233-8764
Blend an award-winning photojournalist with a scuba diving expertise and you have the elements
of
an intriguing story in Lost On The Ocean Floor: Diving The World's Ghost Ships. Fine has
explored
and documented not just a few but many of the sunken fleets of the world for most of his adult
life,
so Lost On The Ocean Floor showcases the most exciting of his discoveries, not just a few.
Science
blends with archaeology and drama to create a title which will appeal to general interest readers as
much as ocean archaeologists and fellow discoverers.
Stranger Than Fiction
Chuck Palahniuk
Doubleday & Company
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com
0385504489 $23.95 1-800-726-0600
There's a fine line between reality and fantasy sometimes, as evidenced by such strange oddities as
the Rock Creek Lodge Testicle Festival, rock musician Marilyn Manson, and individuals who lead
peculiar lives. Enter author Chuck Palahniuk's universe to examine alternate visions of culture and
the bizarre with Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories, a wide-ranging treatise which runs from the
strange world of amateur wrestling to the phenomenon and work of search and rescue dogs.
Enter
his world and learn about daily dramas, unusual beliefs, and motivated spirits in the truly
engrossing
Stranger Than Fiction.
13
Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
Thunder's Mouth Press
245 W. 17th St., 11th Fl, NY, NY 10011
1568583060 $22.54 1-800-788-3123
Blend fine historical insights with a fun survey of present-day phobic reactions to the number 13
from the stock market to missing skyscraper floors, and you have Nathaniel Lachenmeyer's 13:
The
Story Of The World's Most Popular Superstition, a lively survey of the quirky foundations of the
number 13, which considers 13 unlucky 13s from 13 perspectives in 13 chapters. Uncovering
superstition's origins assumes a lively theme, right down to the book's quirky price, resulting from
an
unusual add in digits.
Longfellow's Tattoos
Christine M.E. Guth
University of Washington Press
PO Box 50096, Seattle, WA 98145
0295984562 $29.95 www.amazon.com
Charles Longfellow was the son of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Charles visited Japan in the
1870s intending a brief visit, and stayed for two years, returning to Boston with photos and
elaborate tattoos he had 'collected' on his body. But Christine M.E. Guth's Longfellow's Tattoos:
Tourism, Collecting, And Japan is not so much a survey of collectible items nor even tattoo
history,
as a cultural expose of Japan in the 19th century travel world. Chapters survey the state and
nature
of Japanese culture in the world of the times, using art and curios as a focal point.
Everlasting Matrimony
Sheryl P. Kurland
Noble House
8019 Belair Rd #10, Baltimore MD 21236
www.americanliterarypress.com
1561678414 $39.95 1-800-873-2003
What makes a marriage last? Learn just how love is fostered, from the 'pearls of wisdom' from
long-married couples over 150 role models in Everlasting Matrimony: Pearls Of Wisdom From
Couples Married 50 Years Or More. Husbands and wives speak frankly and separately of their
key
to marital bliss, with unedited, uncensored interviews covering all aspects of common conflict
points
from children and sex to money and religion. Pair this advice with 'before' and 'now' black and
white
photos of each couple and you have a coffee table book perfect for a wedding anniversary.
Famous Wisconsin Artists And Architects
Hannah Heidi Levy
Badger Books Inc.
PO Box 192, Oregon, WI 53575
1932542124 $16.95 badgerbooks.com
Compiled and written by Hannah Heidi Levy, Famous Wisconsin Artists And Architects is a
straightforward collection of brief biographies of Wisconsin's great artists and architects, including
Georgia O'Keefe, Frank Lloyd Wright, and nearly 100 more. The individual biographies range in
length from a single page summary to several pages; and some even include one-on-one
interviews.
More than 150 black-and-white photographs of artists, architects, and their creations illustrate this
handy quick-reference guide, resulting in an inherently fascinating, informative "reader friendly"
sourcebook which is particularly recommended to the attention of those looking to learn more
about
Wisconsin's artists and art culture, both past and present.
Horsing Around In Wisconsin
Anne M. Connor
Trails Media Group
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515-0317
www.trailsbooks.com
1931599386 $18.95 1-800-236-8088
Professional writer and rider of 33 years' experience in the saddle Anne Connor presents Horsing
Around In Wisconsin: The State's Best Stables, Barns, And Trails For Lessons And Training, a
straightforward guide to anyone looking to discover the joy of horseback riding in Wisconsin,
whether as an adult or a parent seeking to teach a child. Filled with information on 260 stables
and
barns suitable for boarding and renting, descriptions of 85 of Wisconsin's prime horse trails, places
that teach riding lessons to all ages, and much more, Horsing Around In Wisconsin is a superb
resource. Maps and detailed directions to various locations, as well as descriptions and summaries
of
what to expect, simplify the issues of travel and what to expect before one experiences firsthand
the
connection between horse and rider. An excellent guide for equine enthusiasts, especially useful
for
those seeking to spend a vacation riding.
The Two-Income Trap
Elizabeth Warren & Amelia Warren Tyagi
Basic Books
387 Park Avenue So., NY, NY 10016
www.basicbooks.com
0465090907 $14.00 1-800-242-7737
This is the book that first defined the concept of 'middle-class squeeze' a year ago: now The
Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Parents Are Going Broke is out in paperback to reach new
audiences with its claim that despite two incomes, modern middle-class families are actually
financially worse off than their one-income counterparts of a year ago. Among the insights offered
by the mother/daughter author team of Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi: how the
problem developed, and how today's middle-class families can get out from under it.
Arts & Crafts Patterns & Designs
Phoebe Ann Erb
Stemmer House Publishers, Inc.
4 White Brook Road, Gilsum, NH 03448
www.stemmer.com
0880451564 $7.95 1-800-345-6665
Skilled textile designer Phoebe Ann Erb presents Arts & Crafts Patterns & Designs, a selection of
black-and-white artistic culled from books, journals, magazines, and art manuals of the art noveau
or
art deco style, featuring birds, flowers, women reading books, and similar patterns. The
black-and-white imagery is striking, and appealing for its own sake or as a template for personal
designs and creations. An inspired and inspirational resource, whose images carry in common a
soothing and simple beauty.
Wisconsin History Highlights
Jon Kasparek, et al.
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706-1482
www.shsw.wisc.edu
0870203584 $39.95 608-264-6400
The collaboraton of Jon Kasparek, Bobbie Malone and Erica Schock, Wisconsin History
Highlights:
Delving Into The Past is an engaging textbook especially intended for middle school and high
school
students and teachers. Wisconsin History Highlights is not a standard, narrative history text;
instead,
it presents a wide variety of concise historical vignettes about events, people, and places in
Wisconsin history, each of which has a wealth of hints to get students started on research projects
about those or related topics. A thorough index rounds out this quality resource for building
research skills, critical thinking capabilities, and awareness of Wisconsin's rich history.
Butting Out
Ananya Chatterjea
Wesleyan University Press
215 Long Lane, Middletown, CT 06459
www.wesleyan.edu/wespress
0819567337 $29.95 1-800-421-1561
Dance professor Ananya Chatterjea presents Butting Out: Reading Resistive Choreographies
Through Works by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Chandralekha, the first major study of two
significant
contemporary female dancers and choreographers of the 20th century. Jawole Willa Jo Zollar is
the
Artistic Director for the world-renowned company The Urban Bush Women, based in New York
City, and Chandralekha an East Indian choreographer based in Madras and is especially known for
blending postmodern and traditional forms of dance. Both women's contributions to global culture
are closely scrutinized with regard to choreographic, aesthetic, and women's studies perspectives.
Sparse black-and-white photographs illustrate this scholarly and welcome addition to dance
studies
shelves.
Toy Soldiers
Richard Scholl
Running Press
125 South Twenty-Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4399
www.perseusbooks.com
0762418796 $12.98 1-800-345-5359
Award-winning creative director and veteran writer in the realm of collectibles Richard Scholl
presents Toy Soldiers: A Century Of International Miniatures, a dazzling study of the Forbes
collection, an assemblage of more than 10,000 toy soldiers amassed by world-renowned
businessman William Forbes. Full-color photographs of the pieces, and descriptions of the sets'
history and how Forbes acquired them fill this captivating "must-have" for toy soldier enthusiasts.
Toy Soldiers' flawless, visually impressive and narratively engaging presentation elevates
children's
playthings to the level of collectible sculpted art. Also very highly recommended is Richard
Scholl's
companion title drawn from the Forbes collection, Toy Boats: A Century Of Treasures From
Sailboats To Submarines (0762418788, $12.98).
Problem Solving Tools And Techniques
Margaret L. Arnold, et al.
Sagamore Publishing Company
804 North Neil Street, #100, Champaign, IL 61824
1571675043 $49.95 1-800-327-5557
Now in an updated fourth edition, Problem Solving Tools And Techniques For The Park And
Recreation Administrator by co-authors Margaret L. Arnold, Linda A. Heyne, and James A.
Busser,
is a no-nonsense guide to standard problem solving methodologies, especially with relation to the
needs of park and recreation administrators. Individual chapters address such techniques and
factors
as case study methods, the role of organizational culture and climate, how to facilitate creative
thinking, brainstorming, focus groups, making decision trees, how to mediate conflict resolution,
and much more. A thorough, methodical, step-by-step interpersonal resource, focusing on basic
logical approaches that can be directly applied to far more than parks and recreation
administration,
though the specific examples given focus upon that field.
Twenty Remarkable Women Seen Through Their Handwriting
Marian Gimby Brannan
Little River Press
Office Box 507, Little River, CA 95456
1594571449 $24.95
Master Graphoanalyst and member of the World Association of Document Examiners Marian
Gimby Brannan showcases her skill in Twenty Remarkable Women Seen Through Their
Handwriting, an amazing graphology analysis of twenty great women, including Joan of Arc,
Hellen
Keller, Mother Teresa, Amelia Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Queen Victoria. Each essay offers
a
photograph of a sample of the individual's handwriting, followed by extensive interpretation of the
traits in the writing that reveal individual character strengths. Twenty Remarkable Women Seen
Through Their Handwriting is a most enjoyable read especially for amateur graphologists.
The Science Shelf
The Book Of Fire
William H. Cottrell Jr.
Mountain Press Publishing
PO Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
www.mountain-press.com
0878424911 $14.00 1-800-234-5308
The second edition of William H. Cottrell Jr's classic The Book Of Fire introduces nonscientists to
how heat, ignition and flame progress from a simple twig to acres of land. Combustion science is
illustrated simply to survey differences between candles, campfires, and large fires, with plenty of
more advanced discussions following on wildland fire behavior, fire types, and more. The perfect
starting place for the would-be firefighter and fire manager.
Body Heat
Mark S. Blumberg
Harvard University Press
79 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
www.hup.harvard.edu
0674013697 $15.95 1-800-448-2242
In Body Heat : Temperature And Life On Earth, biophysicist Mark Blumberg's exploration of
temperature in the world considers the many ways temperature rules the lives of animals, from
how
penguins survive Antarctic winters to why people survive drowning accidents in winter, but not in
summer. Packed with important scientific insights and a lively style which lends to leisure
browsing,
Body Heat is a remarkable survey and a highly recommended selection for Environmental Studies
reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Are Universes Thicker Than Blackberries?
Martin Gardner
W.W. Norton
500 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
0393325725 $14.95 www.wwnorton.com
At the age of 90 author Martin Gardner has already been much applauded for his books on math,
science, philosophy in literature: Are Universes Thicker Than Blackberries? Shows he hasn't lost
any
of his touch, providing essays which gathers the best of his recent journalism writings, which have
appeared in Scientific American and other notable publications. Essays are organized into five
broad
categories and survey many theories or 'miracles' which have fooled readers over the years. A
delightful probe of 'pseudoscience' evolves.
Dover Publications, Inc.
31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
1-800-223-3130 doverpublications.com
When Louis Agassiz produced his Essay On Classification in the mid-1800s, its influence on the
world scientific community was to establish his reputation. He was a staunch opponent of the
theory
of evolution and among the last of reputable scientists who rejected it after the publication of The
Origin of Species, even though his 1851 Essay provided Darwin and others with evidence to
support
natural selection. Essay On Classification, edited by Edward Lurie, here provides an excellent
treatise reprinting a 1962 classic edition. William Tyler Olcott's Star Lore (04864-35814, $21.95)
tackles the myths, legends and facts surrounding star groups, recounting their origins and histories
and adding fifty-eight black and white images, including photos of stars. This 1911 classic returns
to
print to reach a wide age group.
Principles Of Environmental Chemistry
James E. Girard
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
0763724718 $87.95 www.jbpub.com
Principles Of Environmental Chemistry is a student-friendly textbook that focuses upon the
chemical
foundations of environmental science. Including analytical techniques and methods used to
measure
pollutants in the environment, worked-out, in-chapter problems and problem sets at the end of
each
chapter, chapters on fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy such as hydrogen fuel
cells,
an appendix with a helpful review of organic chemistry, and so much more, Principles Of
Environmental Chemistry is a superb resource for intermediate to advanced coursework or
self-study. Extensive black-and-white illustrations and chemical equations help to crystalize the
examples given in this solid and readily understandable instructional resource.
Planetary Diagrams For Roman Astronomy In Medieval Europe, ca. 800-1500
Bruce Eastwood & Gerd Grasshoff
American Philosophical Society
104 So. Fifth St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0871699435 $24.00 www.amphilsoc.org
The history of science is a long and fascinating one covering the evolution of human thought and
experimentation in our attempts to explain the world we live in. Planetary Diagrams For Roman
Astronomy In Medieval Europe, ca. 800-1500 is a straightforward presentation of diagrams that
formed the core understanding of astronomy in Carolingian Europe. Filled throughout with
black-and-white reproductions of the diagrams, as well as extensive text delineating the meaning
and
applications of each diagram in fine systemic and mathematic detail, Planetary Diagrams For
Roman
Astronomy In Medieval Europe, ca. 800-1500 is a reference work especially intended for
scholars,
science historians, and reference libraries. Languages incorporated within the diagrams are
skillfully
translated into English, in this knowledgeable resource that is the next best thing to learning
Greek
and Latin and searching out individual copies of these groundbreaking ancient diagrams.
The Quantum Quark
Andrew Watson
Cambridge University Press
40 West 20th Street, NY, NY 10011-4211
0521829070 $30.00 1-800-872-7423
The Quantum Quark is a close look at quantum chromodynamics that does not require an
extensive
mathematics or physics background of the reader. Freelance science journalist and regular
contributor to "Science" magazine Andrew Watson explores such topics as the quantum world,
"the
gregarious gluon", quarks and hadrons, the true significance of the vacuum state, and much more.
A
handful of black-and-white diagrams and photographs illustrate this fascinating tour of scientific
theory, recommended for anyone with even the most casual interest in understanding the
fundamental particles composing the Universe.
The Computer Shelf
Charles River Media
10 Downer Ave., Hingham, MA 02043
1-800-382-8505 www.charlesriver.com
Two excellent advanced developer's guides are recommended as basic home and business library
purchases, using applied techniques to find solutions to common real-world computer issues.
Scott
Loveland, Geoffrey Miller, Richard Prewitt Jr. and Michael Shannon's Software Testing
Techniques:
Finding The Defects That Mtter (1584503467, $49.95) use the authors' experience at an IBM
development lab to detail software testing issues, techniques, and solutions to common problems.
Practical testing techniques for large-scale software products are presented including different
phases of testing for such projects and system-wide testing of the systems they work on. An
excellent real-world outlook discusses typical testing and scheduling problems and conflicts, and
how to manage them for optimum efficiency and results. Adam Watkins and Chris Neuhahn's The
Maya 6 Handbook (1584503513, $49.95) provides what is quite simply a 'bible' of authoritative
detail on using Maya. Maya is the program of choice for many modern 3-D artists and animators
as
well as for game developers: this handbook covers everything from texturing and lighting to
creating
a Skeletal System, modeling basics, navigating Maya's new interface and using its tools and
streamlining its operations for efficient results. Plenty of theory lies behind practical the practical
applications laced throughout The Maya 6 Handbook.
The Definitive Guide To Plone
Andy McKay
Apress
2560 Ninth Street, Suite 219, Berkeley, Ca 94710
1590593294 $44.99 www.apress.com
The Definitive Guide To Plone is an all-in-one guide to understanding and using Plone, the
leading
open-source content management system. Written specifically for professionals, The Definitive
Guide To Plone presumes basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, and the Web; knowledge of Python
will be helpful in utilizing Plone's advanced features. Chapters address how to install Plone, basic
customization and templating, integrating with other systems, setting up security, administering
and
scaling Plone, writing a product in Python, and much more. Sample code, thorough instructions,
and
polished technical accuracy make The Definitive Guide To Plone a "must-have" resource for
anyone
interested in taking advantage of Plone to develop top-of-the-line Web applications.
Cisco Press
800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3770
www.ciscopress.com
Recommended as a college-level technical textbook as it's intended, Wayne Lewis, Ph.D.'s CCNP
4:
Network Troubleshooting Companion Guide (1587131412) provides a portable desk reference
designed to compliment the CCNP 4: Network Troubleshooting course in the Cisco Networking
Academy Program. From documentation of Cisco systems, troubleshooting tools and techniques,
and methods to key elements contained in the online curriculum, this Companion Guide even
includes references to lab activities and review questions at the end of each chapter. Michael
Hicks'
Optimizing Applications On Cisco Networks (1587051532, $55.00) delves into the world of
optimizing bandwidth and performance, appealing to network managers who wish to streamline
operations through tweaking aggressive applications sets and examining the foundations of
application performance models. Bruce Alexander's 802.11 Wireless Network Site Surveying And
Installation (1587051648, $55.00) is a recommended pick for wireless LAN installers who want a
technical key to site surveying methods. 802.11 helps understand typical site survey challenges,
absorption factors, radio wave interference, and more. Krishna Sankar, et.al.'s Cisco Wireless Lan
Security (1587051540, $55.00) takes the project a step further in narrowing the focus to LAN
security issues to protect the entire network. The emphasis here is how to integrate WLAN
devices
into a wired network while maintaining maximum security. All are fine picks for network
applications managers and installation specialists working with Cisco systems.
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastapol, CA 95472
1-800-998-9938 www.oreilly.com
Alan Schwartz's Spam Assassin (059600-7078, $24.95) covers version 3.0 and covers one of the
most widely used anti-spam tools on the internet today. Many servers incorporate SpamAssassin
into their systems but Schwartz's Spam Assassin is the item of choice for any who would
customize its rules, create new rules, and take full advantage of SpamAssassin's advanced
features,
such as a Bayesian classifier which can optimize emails received. CSS programmers will welcome
Christopher Schmitt's CSS Cookbook (0596005-768, $34.95), covering CSS2.1 and providing a
fine introduction to real-world programs and solutions in cascading style sheets, from quick code
fixes to page elements and fixing navigation issues. Web programmers will find the 'recipes' in this
cookbook readily apply to common issues of web site construction. Four new books in the 'hacks'
series compile professional tools for professional results. Shannon Sofield, Dave Nielsen and Dave
Burchell's Paypal Hacks (0596007515, $24.95) provides the insights of three leading PayPal
experts
who discuss the intricacies of developing with PayPal, from building a basic web site which
utilizes
PayPal for payments, to understanding how PayPal's system works and how to avoid getting
ripped
off. Any who would understand this very popular ecommerce program, now owned by eBay and
touted as its standard package for eBay payments, should have Paypal Hacks as part of their
reference collections. Sid Steward's PDF Hacks (0596006551, $24.95) provides a guide to Adobe
Acrobat's pdf files. Most people just read or print PDF files without thinking about what other
advantages the format holds over Word and competing packages: PDF in reality is the printer's
program of choice, offering a flexibility and uniformity of translation unavailable elsewhere and
PDF Hacks shows just how to take advantage of this flexibility. IRC Hacks by Paul Mutton
(059600687X, $24.95) covers Internet Relay Chat, a network chat system used by millions to
chat
with friends. Connect to IRC using popular clents, understand its protocol, and create bots to log
user activity and more using IRC Hacks, Michael Fitzgerald's XML Hacks (0596007116, $24.95)
is
a hands-on guide which packs years of XML hacking into a handy reference book of tips, tricks
and
tools for those who wish to understand XML technology. From creating and editing XML
documents to converting text files to XML and subscribing to Atom feeds, XML programmers
will
find this excellent. All are technical, recommended picks for solid reference libraries.
Sams Publishing
801 East 96h Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
1-800-428-5331 www.mcp.com
Two new and simply outstanding titles from Sams Publishing are invaluable additions to any
dedicated computer instructional reference collection. Microsoft Biztalk Server 2004 Unleashed
(0672325985, $49.99, 768 pp) is the collaborative effort of Scott Woodgate, Stephen Mohr, and
Brian Loesgen in providing the reader with complete coverage of system architecture, application
integration, messaging and migration, for Microsoft Biztalk Server 2004 Unleashed. This highly
recommended and "user friendly" compendium also illustrates practical application of the server
through an entire section dedicated to real-world case studies of businesses using BizTalk Server
2004 on a daily basis. In Mastering Unreal Technology: The Art Of Level Design (0672326922
$49.99, 704 pp.), Jason Busby, Zak Parrish and Joel VanEenwyk capably shows the reader just
how
to build custom mods, maps and levels with the Unreal engine. The distinctive tutorial format will
give users immediate results through the tips and demos provided from the industry's top-level
designers.
Theory Of Fun For Game Design
Ralph Koster
Paraglyph Press
1238 East Cambridge Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85006
www.paraglyphpress.com
1932111972 $22.99 www.amazon.com
Plenty of books have been written about playing games or enjoying them but what really makes a
game fun? Leading interactive designer Ralph Koster provides a visual survey and discussion
which
examines the foundation of designing a 'fun game' in Theory Of Fun For Game Design, examining
the different levels which work for game designers initially, how these ideas translate into games
which teach and evolve, and how learning and playing are interconnected. Chapters aim at the
rudiments of why some games are fun and others simply boring.
iPod And iTunes Starter Kit
Brad Miser
Que Publishing
801 East 96h Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.mcp.com
0789732785 $34.99 1-800-428-5331
The revolution in the production of music for the individual consumer began with the invention of
the phonograph. Now an equally revolutionary advance has been made with the invention of the
wildly popular iPod technology. iPod And iTunes Starter Kit by Brad Miser is an ideal 432-page
instructional reference which provides all of the information that non-specialist general reader
music
fans need to get the most out these amazing digital music tools. Ranging from the basics of
listening
to audio CDs, to advanced customizing of music on an iPod, the iPod And iTunes Starter Kit will
comprehensively equip both Windows and Mac users who have never explored digital audio to
master digital music by using these tools. If you have an iPod, then you need to read Brad Miser's
iPod And iTunes Starter Kit!
Syngress Publishing
800 Hingham St., Rockland, MA 02370
www.syngress.com
Lee Barken and others form the SoCalFreeNet.org Wireless Users Group, and their Wireless
Hacking Projects For Wi-Fi Enthusiasts (193183637X, $39.95) is not to be missed, providing a
practical foundation of wireless hacks which include using existing Ehternet cables to provide
power
to Access Points with no additional source of electricity, using WarDrive for wireless access
points,
and running Linux on Microsoft Xbox. Simply packed with unusual routes to wireless access.
David
Allen, et.al.'s Windows Linux Migration Toolkit (1931836396, $49.95) provides all the
information
needed to migrate from a Windows NT/200 environment to a Linux variant. It shows how to
migrate away from Microsoft servers and directories, adding anti-virus and anti-spam features for
free, and it provides a process which includes automated migration scripts.
Take Back Your Life!
Sally McGhee
Microsoft Press
1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052
0735620407 $19.99 www.amazon.com
Author Sally McGhee is a leader in the field of productivity management, teaching businesses how
to streamline their operations for efficiency: Take Back Your Life!: Using Microsoft Outlook To
Get Organized And Stay Organized uses the techniques designed by her business and
implemented
in many Fortune 500 companies, translating these techniques to fit the features of Microsoft
Outlook
to help users balance both home and work lives. Chapters cover everything from tracking
agreements and task lists to organizing objectives and email alike. The tips on creating a workable
folder hierarchy are particularly well done.
The American History Shelf
Minding The Machine
Stephen P. Rice
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
0520227816 $49.95 www.ucpress.edu
Stephen P. Rice's meticulous and scholarly study, Minding The Machine: Languages Of Class In
Early Industrial America, offers a new interpretation of class formation in America during the
decades before the Civil War. College-level collections strong in social and industrial history will
consider this an important survey of the nation's early industrial development period, when
changes
raised questions about the value of machinery and associated issues of equality versus inequity
among rich and poor. An intriguing, seminal survey particularly recommended for university
library
American History collections, Minding The Machine is an inherently fascinating, informed and
informative read.
The Loyal Women's Club
Kathryn Washburn Breighner
Concierge Publications
PO Box 624, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
0975486403 $14.95
The Loyal Women's Club: Journal Entries Of Rural Indiana Women 1917-1936 is an anthology of
the personal testimony of "The Loyal Women's Club", 16 women who started gathering in Benton
County, Indiana to support soldier boys in France. They met each month to raise funds for Red
Cross work, and discussed topics such as packing hot lunches for school, "dental sanitation",
"domestic science", "poultry raising", and more. The individual entries are brief, but collectively
they
offer a unique look into the lives of a group of intelligent, loving, and witty women. The Loyal
Women's Club is a quick read cover to cover, and as a special treat, features classically American
recipies from the Loyal Women's Club cookbook such as Prune Bread, White Cake, Mystery Pie,
Date Pudding, Oyster Soup, and Pickled Peaches.
In The Saddle With The Texans
Anne J. Bailey
McWhiney Foundation Press
PO Box 637, Abilene, TX 79697
1893114481 $29.95 www.mcwhiney.org
History professor Anne Bailey presents In The Saddle With The Texans: Day-By-Day With
Parson's
Cavalry Brigade, 1862-1865, a collection of primary sources, especially special orders, general
orders, and communication between lieutenants, colonels and the like with regard to Parson's
Brigade of Texan cavalry during the American Civil War. An introduction and footnotes strive to
clarify references, but the vast bulk of In The Saddle With The Texans simply presents the
communications themselves for scholars and amateur or professional historians to contemplate.
Most of the actual missives are brief, such as "Maj. Thos [Thomas] Johns Brigade Q.M. will turn
over to Lieut. E.W. Hunt Two Hundred dollars to defray expenses in going after Blankets for the
Command." Yet a general picture emerges, of a unit constantly on the move, skirmishing with
Union
cavalry, scouting the enemy, and surviving in hardship. A welcome contribution to primary source
references concerning the American Civil War, offering an up-close and personal look Texas
cavalry
life.
Kannah Creek
Carol M. Anderson
Western Reflections Publishing Co.
219 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401
www.westernreflectionspub.com
1932738118 $29.95 1-800-993-4490
Kannah Creek: The People, Their Stories, And The History is a close-up study of the people and
history of the Kannah Creek area, near the town of Whitewater in Mesa County, Colorado. From
the basics of local geography, to an overview of the people who lived there and their lifestyles,
survival in tough times, and much more, Kannah Creek gives a fascinating look at the daily
struggle
to survive. Extensively researched from newspaper and magazine articles, oral histories, personal
interviews, and other primary and secondary sources, Kannah Creek is an impressive and vivid
picture of ordinary life through the decades. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this engaging
and absorbing narrative, written by a thirty-year resident of Colorado.
Healing Waters
Loring Bullard
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
0826215548 $19.95 1-800-828-1894
Healing Waters: Missouri's Historic Mineral Springs And Spas is a straightforward history of the
use
and development of mineral springs in Missouri from 1800 to the 1930s. From the earliest spa
traditions in America and Missouri's frontier spas to the businesses that flourished bottling mineral
waters, the nature of mineralized groundwater resources, the repercussions of establishing
saltworks
at the state's saline springs, and more, Healing Waters offers a thoroughly researched, in-depth
historical tour. Healing Waters concludes with a survey of why mineral springs fell into disuse,
with
a particular eye on how discoveries in microbiology and biochemistry led to a general repudiation
of
mineral water health benefits in favor of drug-related treatments. An excellent sourcebook, as
approachable to the lay reader as to the historian.
Maine Lighthouses
J. Candace & Mary Louise Clifford
Cypress Communications
35 East Rosemont Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
0963641263 $22.95 703-548-0532
Maine Lighthouses: Documentation Of Their Past distinguishes itself from other books about
Maine
Lighthouses in that is is grounded almost entirely on primary sources. J. Candace Clifford, a
lighthouse historian, collaborates with Mary Louise Clifford to present execerpts from the
lighthouse
collection in the National Archives that describe how lighthouse sites were selected, constructions
of
various towers and auxiliarh buildings, the appointment of keepers, weather-related damage to the
stations, repairs and reconstruction done as the years advanced, logbooks of the daily lives of
keepers, and much more. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this definitive historical resource
for lighthouse fans; Maine Lighthouses: Documentation Of Their Past is the next best thing to
combing primary sources firsthand.
The Sum Of Our Past
Judy Busk
Signature Books
564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411
www.signaturebooks.com
1560851848 $32.95 1-800-356-5687
The Sum Of Our Past: Revisiting Pioneer Women strives to answer the question: who were
American pioneer women, really? True stories of the lives of courageous women, whether
determinedly standing their ground or secretly confiding their weaknesses, assemble a composite
picture of both the hardship and the joy of daily frontier life. Black-and-white photographs
illustrate
this memorable tribute that does not overly idealize pioneer women, nor stereotype them as
Hollywood media tends to (in the "submissive but sturdy" civilizing woman category, or the
"drinking, smoking, cursing" Calamity Jane category), but rather offers an extensively researched
yet
thoroughly readable portrait that will connect women readers across America with their roots.
Highly recommended and rewarding reading, The Sum Of Our Past: Revisiting Pioneer Women is
ideal for collegiate level Women's Studies supplement reading lists as well.
Gold Rush Saints
Kenneth N. Owens
The Arthur H. Clark Company
PO Box 14707, Spokane, WA 99214
www.ahclark.com
0870623362 $39.50 1-800-842-9286
Volume 7 of the "Kingdom in the West: The Mormons and the American Frontier", Gold Rush
Saints is an extensively researched history drawing heavily upon documents and primary sources
to
chronicle the role that Mormons played and the effect they had in California during the Gold Rush
era. The text is scholarly in tone yet accessible to lay readers as it presents exciting stories of
travel,
cooperation, success, and destitution. Focusing especially upon influential and charismatic
Mormon
personalities, the hardships they endured and the legacies they contributed to, Gold Rush Saints is
a
welcome and seminal contribution to American and California history shelves.
The Criminology Shelf
High-Tech Crimes Revealed
Steven Branigan
Addison Wesley/Pearson
75 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116
www.awprofessional.com
0321218736 $29.99 1-800-428-5331
Author Steven Branigan is involved with many real incidents of high-tech crimes, and in
High-Tech
Crimes Revealed: Cyberwar Stories From The Digital Front provides details on how to find out
what actually takes place in such crimes. From the specific abuses of computers and technology to
the legal and social concerns often overlooked in cyber-crimes, Branigan's collection of real-world
cyberwar stories is enlightening and frightening, documenting a new frontier of the war against
terrorism.
Identity Theft
Silver Lake Publishing
101 Tenth St., Aberdeen, WA 98520
www.silverlakepub.com
1563437775 $11.95 1-888-663-3091
Identity theft is one of the hardest thefts to control and is the one most damaging to consumers,
so
Identity Theft: How To Protect Your Name, Your Credit And Your Vital Information, And What
To Do When Someone Hijacks Any Of These is a timely handbook vital to any consumer's fiscal
health. Chapters explore common mechancis of ID theft, consider the various ways crooks choose
victims and manufacture bogus identities from information, and tells how to reduce a risk of ID
theft, and to respond effectively if someone steals an identity.
Halting The Sexual Predators Among Us
Duane L. Dobbert
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275978621 $35.95 www.praeger.com
Over 103,845 kids are sexually abused yearly, with a 20-percent increase in rape incidents: but
normally statistics are accompanied with only vague advice on prevention. Duane Dobbert's
Halting
The Sexual Predators Among Us should be part of any public or college-level collection: it
outlines
the problem and emphasizes everyone should be involved in creating a safer world. Individual
chapters outline just how, from defining common sexual disorders and their manifestations to
providing case history scenarios of attack and survival tactics. With the rise in sexual predator
crimes and their releases back into the community Halting The Sexual Predators Among Us is
timely
reading.
Murder At Mount Hermon
Craig Walley
Northeastern University Press
360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
1555536182 $24.95 1-800-666-2211
Murder At Mount Hermon: The Unsolved Killing Of Headmaster Elliott Speer is a true crime
story
concerning the 1934 murder of a thirty-five-year old school administrator, whose efforts to bring
progressive reform to the tradition-bound Christian prep school earned the good graces of many
students and faculty. A shotgun blast through his study window killed him, and the murder was
front-page news nationwide, yet no criminal was ever charged. Veteran attorney Craig Walley
pieces
together the clues of history and dares even to indicate the most likely killer. A fascinating,
fact-filled study of murder and the shortcomings of a 1930's homicide investigation.
The Musicbook Shelf
Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison
Michael Streissguth
DaCapo Press
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.dacapopress.com
0306813386 $24.00 1-800-242-7737
In 1969 Cash performed at Folsom Prison in California and produced a title album Johnny Cash at
Folsom Prison which as to make him a superstar in the country world. Michael Streissguth's
Johnny
Cash At Folsom Prison: The Making Of A Masterpiece is no ordinary biography of Cash, which
has
been done before: it's a survey of that performance, what led to it, and what came out of it, richly
enhanced by the author's access to Folsom Prison and Columbia Record archives and illustrated
with
over 100 rare photos. A 'must' for Cash fans.
A Boy Named Sue
Kristine McCusker & Diane Pecknold
University Press of Mississippi
3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211
www.upress.state.ms.us
1578066786 $20.00 1-800-737-7788
What is the underlying story behind Johnny Cash's famous "Boy Named Sue" song? A Boy
Named
Sue: Gender And Country Music isn't just a survey of one song; it examines the entire issues of
gender in country music as a whole, providing scholarly essays contributing to the first
book-length
effort to examine how gender conventions have structured country music. A chronological
arrangement provides a fine timeline of evolutionary events and perspectives making A Boy
Named
Sue a useful and recommended addition to American Popular Music History reference collections
and supplemental reading lists.
Some of today's best alternative string players and teachers demonstrate rock, jazz and fiddle
styles
on the strings for fellow violinists to appreciate, in Alternative Strings: The New Curriculum by
Julie
Lyon Lieberman (1574670891, $24.95), a fine book/cd package reflecting the author's three
decades
of experience as an alternative string teacher and performer. Alternative Strings: The New
Curriculum is a fine guide for teachers, conductors and musicians alike: over two dozen genre
styles
are presented, with supportive writings, a large discography, and plenty of musical examples
featured on an audio cd profiling fourteen top players. A full-length Hasnssler classic cd is
includedi
n David Hurwitz's The Mahler Symphonies: An Owner's Manual (1574670999, $19.95). Novice
classical music listeners and Mahler experts alike will appreciate Hurwitz's in-depth details on how
each work is arranged, how the parts relate to each other, and what the listener will hear in the
Mahler symphonies. An outstanding detailed description backed with listening.
Florence Mills: Harlem Jazz Queen
Bill Egan
Scarecrow Press Inc.
4501 Forbes Blvd. #200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.scarecrowpress.com
0810850079 $29.95 1-800-462-6420
Contributing to Scarecrow's 'Studies in Jazz' series comes Bill Egan's Florence Mills: Harlem Jazz
Queen, a unique biography of the African American entertainer of the 1920s from childhood to
her
death at age 31. Mills' achievements opened the doors for generations of black female stars from
Lena Horne to modern times, and chapters recount how Mills was able to break through the white
barriers to become a star in her own right. She even became famous enough to be listed in a New
York Times list of dignitaries sailing aboard a vessel, and helped redefine the world of
entertainment
as a whole, which was formerly divided between 'black' and 'white' entertainment.
The Gardening Shelf
New Complete Home Landscaping
Catriona Tudor Erler
Creative Homeowner
24 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
1580111823 $24.95 1-800-631-7795
Over 950 photographs and watercolor paintings illustrate New Complete Home Landscaping, a
step-by-step guide for amateur and professional landscapers alike. Internationally recognized
garden
writer Catriona Tudor Erler discusses how to choose the right plants for one's climate and soil
conditions, how to install a fence, when to fertilize and what fertilizer to use, fighting common
diseases, how to transplant large trees and shrubs, and much more. Packed with pages and pages
of
detail and explicit constructions, New Complete Home Landscaping lives up to its title as an
indispensable and well-rounded resource for anyone seriously contemplating a landscaping
project.
Wildlife-Friendly Plants
Rosemary Creeser
Firefly Books
155 E. 34th St. #5B, NY, NY 10016
1552979547 $29.95 fireflybooks.com
Many home gardeners wish to create a natural habitat for wildlife but don't know how: Rosemary
Creeser's bright Wildlife Friendly Plants: Make Your Garden A Haven For Beneficial Insects,
Amphibians And Birds covers plants which invite not only birds, but beneficial insects and
amphibians, expanding the number of creatures which fall under the 'beneficial' flag. Contrasting
colors, scents, and shapes are the heart of creating such a sanctuary, and Creeser's practical advise
covers everything from soil preparation to choosing the right plants that go together.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Troubled Water
Anita Roddick & Brooke Shelby Biggs
Anita Roddick Books
c/o Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120, White River Junction, VT 05001
www.chelseagreen.com
095439593X $17.95 1-800-639-4099
Anita Roddick is both an entrepreneur and an activist and in Troubled Water: Saints, Sinners,
Truth
And Lies About The Global Water Crisis, informatively surveys the issues involved in worldwide
potable water availability, from the politics of water distribution and water quality to global
warming
and bottled water myths. Essays from Greenpeace, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others, outline
truths,
lies, and myths surrounding a range of world water issues.
Global Crises, Global Solutions
Bjorn Lomborg
Cambridge University Press
40 West 20th Street, NY, NY 10011-4211
0521606144 $34.99 www.cambridge.org
Global Crises, Global Solutions is an anthology of scholarly essays by learned authors directly
addressing problems facing the world today, such as climate change, financial instability,
communicable diseases, conflicts, cooruption, malnutrition and hunger, trade barriers, water
access
and more. Each problem is discussed from the point of view of an expert skilled at analyzing the
problem's scale as well as cost-and-benefit policy options for improving the situation. Shorter
pieces
from additional experts with alternative positions provide balance in this superb springboard for
debate and understanding key issues. Especially recommended reading for government employees,
non-governmental organizations, students of public policy and applied economics, and any
individual
with a direct personal or professional interest in global development issues.
Political Waters
Eric Jay Dolin
University of Massachusetts Press
PO Box 429, Amherst, MA 01004
www.umpress.umass.edu
1558494456 $34.95 1-800-488-1144
It's hard to conveniently peg Political Waters: The Long, Dirty, Contentious, Incredibly
Expensive,
But Eventually Triumphant History Of Boston Harbor: A Unique Environmental Success Story is
at
once a political history of Boston and its harbor, as well as a story of urban planning and
environmental success. Political Waters charts some stormy seas indeed as Boston spent literally
centuries working to clean up its reputation as having one of the nation's most polluted bodies of
water. Political Waters presents a semi-scholarly assessment of this process and is a highly
recommended addition to Environmental Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Metro Girl
Janet Evanovich
HarperCollins
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
0060584009 $26.95 1-800-242-7737
Fans of Janet Evanovich will readily acknowledge her penchant for mixing fast-paced murder
mystery with intrigue and female savvy in a cocktail of adventure that doesn't fail to shine in her
latest Metro Girl. A brother's disappearance prompts Alex to search Florida for his return,
involving
a survey of possible hit men, NASCAR racing, and boating alike. The action just doesn't quit as
Alex
races time to locate her brother and ventures into international hot waters in the process.
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 East 1st Avenue, #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1-800-421-3976 poisonedpenpress.com
Three new winners provide very different but equally gripping mysteries. Ruth Dudley Edwards'
Carnage On The Committee (1590581334, $24.95) tells of a prestigious prize committee
chairman's
puzzling death, and the investigation of one Baroness 'Jack' Troutbeck who must research hated
literature to solve the puzzle. Michael Pearce's The Face In The Cemetery (1590580702, $24.95)
presents another acclaimed Mamur Zapt mystery: this one revolving around an outbreak of war in
Europe which involves the task of rounding up enemy German aliens in Egypt and facing the
puzzler of a cat cemetery receiving a human corpse amongst the felines. An excellent interplay of
political and mystery plots evolves. Priscilla Royal's Tyrant Of The Mind (1590581350, $24.95) is
a
historical mystery set in 1271, when a castle facing death finds itself in the hands of a murderer.
An
innocent man is accused and it's up to Eleanor to save her brother by discovering the real
murderer.
The Mythology/Folklore Shelf
The Robber With A Witch's Head
Jack Zipes
Routledge
270 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
0415970695 $30.00 routledge-ny.com
In 2003 author Jack Zipes translated Beautiful Angiola, the first half of Laura Gonzenbach's
treasury
of folk and fairy tales told by Sicilian peasants. Now the newly published second installment,
Robber
With A Witch's Head: More Stories From The Great Treasury Of Sicilian Folk And Fairy Tales ,
collected by Laura Gonzenbach provides the conclusion of the two volume series with almost fifty
new stories about demons and princes alike. In the late 1800s Gozenbach spoke with Italian
peasants
to gather their stories but she died young, and many of her papers were destroyed in the 1909
earthquake. It seemed fitting that Jack Zipes, one of the world's experts on fairy tales and
folklore,
should undertake the task of translating and publishing her life's work: Robber With The Witch's
Head is a fitting tribute indeed.
Queen Of The Night
Sharynne MacLeod NicMhacha
Weiser Books
c/o Red Wheel/Weiser
368 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
www.redwheelweiser.com
1578632846 $24.95 1-800-423-7087
Writer, musician, member of the Celtic band "The Moors" and practicing Pagan Sharynne
NicMhacha presents Queen Of The Night: Rediscovering The Celtic Moon Goddess presents
legends of Celtic moon mythology in thirteen chapters, structured to represent the moon's thirteen
monthly and annual cycles. Meditations, ceremonies, and exercises to help one connect with the
Moon and become in tune with its power in everyday life. As much a transformational book for
the
self as it is a discussion of how the Moon has been perceived since British and Irish prehistory,
Queen Of The Night discusses both astronomical and spiritual manners in layman's terms. A
readily
accessible and welcome contribution to new age literature and reference.
The Business Shelf
The Skeptical Business Searcher
Robert Berkman
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
www.infotoday.com
0910965668 $29.95 1-800-300-9868
In The Skeptical Business Searcher: The Information Advisor's Guide To Evaluating Web Data,
Sites, And Sources, business information expert Robert Berkman identifies the tools and methods
for evaluating no-cost online information sources in a fine guide internet researchers will find
essential to understanding business site values. Researchers will learn how to gain access to
everything from company histories and corporate earnings data to SEC filings and public records
of
all kinds - and how to recognize the underlying bias and misinformation potentials of any
source.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
1-800-250-5308 www.amacombooks.org
Amacom's business books offer tips for both managers and consumers, cover a broad range of
topics, and pack in details which reflect savvy authors active in their industries. Dave Nelson,
Patricia E. Moody and Jonathan R. Stegner's The Incredible Payback: Innovative Sourcing
Solutions
That Deliver Extraordinary Results (0814472079, $32.95) provides companies with insights on
how
others on the brink of extinction have revamped their establishments, built strong supply chain
relationships and used strategic sourcing and new software innovations to save their businesses.
Businesses will also want to keep Donald H. Weiss' Fair, Square & Legal: Safe Hiring, Managing
&
Firing Practices To Keep You & Your Company Out Of Court (0814408133, $35.00) close at
hand:
appearing in its fourth updated edition to appeal to human resources people, this provides
important
keys to understanding employment law and protecting a company and its employees. Business
professionals will benefit from Weiss' 30+ years of experience in the industry. Winslow 'Bud'
Johnson's Powerhouse Marketing Plans: 14 Outstanding Real-Life Plans And What You Can
Learn
from Them To Supercharge Your Own Campaigns (0814472192, $29.95) presents tips by the
President of the Stamford Marketing Group, a consulting firm specializing in the development and
evaluation of marketing plans. Practical real-life stories apply these plans to reality situations,
providing behind-the-scenes insights all businesses can apply. Dick Martin's Tough Calls: AT&T
And The Hard Lessons Learned From The Telecom Wars (0814-472435, $24.95) will interest any
reader involved in the telcom industry. The story of AT&T and the telecom wars which continue
to
this day are related in Tough Calls, an inside look at how AT&T handled competition, economic
turmoil and media criticism. M. Anthony Carr's Real Estate Investing Made Simple: A
Commonsense Approach To Building Wealth (081447246X, $17.95) provides a wealth-building
approach to real estate investments, seeking appeal for both new investor and seasoned buyers
with
its commonsense guide to locating properties, evaluating market variables, building an investment
team and more. David Reed's Mortgages 101: Quick Answers To Over 250 Critical Questions
About Your Home Loan (0814472451, $16.95) will appeal to first-time buyers who want to learn
the basics of borrowing for real estate investments; from improving a credit score and obtaining
the
lowest interest rates to maximizing the return on an investment. Michael C. Thomsett's The
Landlord's Financial Tool Kit (0814472354, $18.95) offers real estate investors turned landlord all
the foundations of managing rental properties, from understanding cash flow and real estate
investment strategies to setting up effective but simple bookkeeping systems and sheltering
income.
How To Buy A Franchise
James A. Meaney, Atty.
Sphinx Publishing/Sourcebooks
PO Box 4410, Naperville, IL 60567-4410
www.SphinxLegal.com
1572483849 $19.95 1-800-432-7444
Plenty of workers want to own their own business: for those who would buy into a successful
formula, there's attorney James A. Meaney's How To Buy A Franchise, an excellent book
(especially
for the novice entrepreneur) which is packed from cover to cover with invaluable and seasoned
tips
on how to research a franchise opportunity, analyze its financial and sales details, and understand
typical disclosure documents and agreements. No franchise purchase should be considered
without
understanding the basics in How To Buy A Franchise.
You Can Bank On Your Voice
Rodney Saulsberry
Tomdor Publishing
Box 1735, Agoura Hills, CA 91376-8591
www.tomdorpublishing.com
0974767808 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Do you have what it takes to be a voice-over artist? Discover the world of voice-over, from
learning
where and how to audition and locating an agent to making a demo CD, marketing your voice,
and
recording voice-over at homein Rodney Saulsberry's informative instructive and thoroughly "user
friendly" reference -- You Can Bank On Your Voice: Your Guide To A Successful Career In
Voice-overs. Techniques blend with marketing tips and insider details on the industry's changing
needs and methods to create an impressive, comprehensive, and enthusiastically recommended
beginner's guide to doing commercial and professional voice-overs.
Impact Publications
9104-N Manassas Dr., Manassas Park, VA 20111-5211
www.impactpublications.com
Three excellent career guides are recommended for libraries seeking career titles founded in
real-world experience. Dr. Ron Krannich's Change Your Job, Change Your Life, 9th Edition:
Careering And Re-careering In The New Boom/Bust Economy (1570232202, $21.95) appears in
its
9th updated edition to pack in all the basics of successful career management, from understanding
the finer art of salary negotiation strategies to tough interview questions likely to be presented on
a
job interview, strategies for starting your own business, and more. This is all about the power to
re-career and change: chapters juxtapose myths and realities. Dr. Caryl Rae Krannich's expanded
third edition of 101 Secrets Of Highly Effective Speaker Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention
(1570232296, $15.95) tells how to speak like a pro, keying its public speaking tips to each step of
a
typical presentation process, from gaining initial attention to building credibility and closing
powerfully. Both authors join forces in America's Top 100 Jobs For People Without A Four-Year
Degree: Great Jobs With A Promising Future (1570232148, $19.95), identifying jobs that offer
fine
opportunities for non-college grads. Government jobs to those in technology, sports, medicine
and
travel are all outlined, describing employment outlook, work and working conditions, training
requirements and more. Consistently excellent and accessibly practical career guides, all.
How To Run A Thriving Business
Ralph Warner
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
www.nolo.com
1413301045 $19.99 1-800-955-4775
Do-it-yourself pioneer and co-founder of Nolo Ralph Warner presents How To Run A Thriving
Business: Strategies For Success & Satisfaction, a nuts-and-bolts guide packed with tips, tricks,
and
techniques for being in charge of one's own destiny. Chapters address details ranging from how to
choose the right business for one's needs, to getting started on a shoestring, creative marking,
how
to hire and keep good people, why buying a franchise is a poor idea, why selling services instead
of
goods can reap greater rewards, how to keep expenses low and react quickly to shifts of ill
fortune,
and much more. A highly readable account packed cover-to-cover with practical, time and
experience-tested advice.
202 Things You Can Buy And Sell For Big Profits
James Stephenson
Entrepreneur Press
2445 McCabe Way, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614-6244
www.entrepreneurpress.com
193253122X $19.95 1-800-462-6420
Expererienced marketing consultant James Stephenson presents 202 Things You Can Buy And
Sell
For Big Profits, which is much more than a list of goods that anyone can buy and sell. Chapters
address how to operate a buy-and-sell enterprise, where to find goods available (including
wholesalers, manufacturers, auction sales, private sellers, and online auctions), legal issues with
direct impact on a buy-and-sell enterprise, and much more. Each of the 202 items, including new
toys, software, fitness equipment, licensed products and more is listed with a two-paragraph
description and a point-by-point summary of where to buy, sell, and find resources concerning it.
An
excellent, basic and practical how-to guide for anyone looking to make money as a
middleman.
Successful Business Planning In 30 Days
Peter J. Patsula
Patsula Media
PO Box 388, Ashland, OH 44805
0967840236 $24.95
Now in its third edition, Successful Business Planning In 30 Days is a handy guide to creating a
business plan and starting one's own business. Written by the creator of Smallbusinesstown.com,
Successful Business Planning in 30 Days outlines how to draw up a plan for one's company,
marketing, and finances, and day-by-day actions to take getting started, from picking the company
name and designing a logo to making an operations schedule, analyzing one's target market,
researching competitors, determining distribution, preparing a current income statement, and
much,
much more. A nuts-and-bolts guide written in plain terms for the lay reader, filled with side notes
and sample worksheets to help one better understand the basic process of getting off the ground.
Highly recommended.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Tales To Astonish
Ronin Ro
Bloomsbury
175 5th Ave. #300, NY, NY 10010
1582343454 $24.95 bloomsbury.com
Jack Kirby is a renowned comic book artist who with partner Stan Lee created some of the most
beloved superheroes in comics, from the X-Men and Silver Surfer to the Incredible Hulk. Their
creations have been celebrated visually; now in Tales To Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, And The
American Comic Book Revolution, readers can take a behind-the-scenes journey into their
inspirations, lives, and achievements in a fine biography of the two and the comic book industry's
rise as a whole. Original interviews with friends and colleagues including Stan Lee helps trace
Kirby's rise and creations. Enthusiastically recommended reading for all comic book readers and
graphic novel enthusiasts!
Suddenly Silver
Lynn Johnston
Andrews McMeel Publishing
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 6411
www.FborFW.com
0740747398 $16.95 1-800-851-8923
Fans of Lynn Johnston's syndicated husband/wife comic strip "For Better or For Worse" will want
to
consider Suddenly Silver: Celebrating 25 Years Of For Better Or For Worse (the opus of her
creations), gathering a quarter century of the comics under one cover in a celebration marking its
silver anniversary of publication. Three sections feature cartoons from the strip's early, middle and
recent years, following story lines and character development. A keepsake edition: most strips are
in
black and white, but some color resides.
NBM
555 8th Ave. #1202, NY NY 01018
www.nbmpublishing.com
Two excellent new additions to NBM's comic art line are recommended picks. Lewis Trondheim
and
Manu Larcent's Astronauts Of The Future (1561634077, $14.95) presents two kid geniuses in a
world of parents who are aliens/robots. Full-color art throughout enhances the fun and funny
comic
story of the enterprising kids and their battles, creating a series of unique adventures. Patrick
Atangan's Silk Trapestry And Other Chinese Folktales: Songs Of Our Ancestors V. II
(1561634-034, $12.95) provides the second volume adapting three Chinese tales centered around
the unique struggle of the artist. Again, full color throughout enhances a wonderful set of
Japanese
folk stories, with Atangan using classic Japanese ukiuo-e graphics and elements of Chinese art to
bring authenticity to his works.
Speed Bump
Dave Coverly
ECW Press
2120 Queen St. East #200, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4E 1E2
1550226584 $16.95 www.ecwpress.com
There's no single theme to Speed Bump: Cartoons For Idea People, no basic philosophy but his
'outtakes' appear in over 200 newspapers around the country and Speed Bump is a fine survey
which
gathers these into themed chapters, includes the author's introduction to each, and even presents a
small portion of color cartoons with the black and white winners. Dave Coverly is funny and
pointed: Speed Bump is running in its 10th year and has been nominated for numerous awards, so
place this book at the top of the list.
Andrews & McMeel
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
1-800-851-8923 www.amuniversal.com
Two wonderful cartoon collections are recommended picks. Darrin Bell & Theron Heir's Peace,
Love & Latties (074074-6626, $10.95) provides the second collection of the syndicated comic
strip
Rudy Park, which has appeared in newspapers across the U.S. and Canada. Anticipate a healthy
dose of fun social commentary and pointed observations along with fine humor and funny
drawings.
He new Baby Blues scrapbook by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott Two Plus One Is Enough
(0740741403, $10.95) provide fun stories of raising children and is the latest collection of the
popular Baby Blues comic strip. Family antics range from Zoe's learning how to read to a
brother's
determination to be certain his younger sister doesn't gain on him.
Watson-Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
1-800-451-1741 www.watsonguptill.com
Comic book artists now have two excellent guides to help them produce polished results in
specific
areas. Christopher Hart's Manhwa Mania: How To Draw Korean Comics (082302976X, $19.95)
provides a basic key to drawing Korean comics unique in a comic world of books focused on
manga. Manhwa is a relatively new craze out of Asia, sharing some traits with Japanese manga,
but
with a twist. Hart provide basic instruction in how to produce manhwa comic and a set of basic
lessons in differentiating manhwa from manga. He also provides an excellent anatomical comic
drawing reference with Drawing Cutting Edge Anatomy: The Ultimate Reference For Comic
Book
Artists (0823023982, $19.95), a key to understanding major muscle groups, how they look under
different comic-action conditions, and choices in display. From male and female heads to rib
cages,
cool comic poses, and style choices, Drawing Cutting Edge Anatomy provides plenty of both
color
and black and white step-by-step examples, as well as finished results, for aspiring comic
artists.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Reading The Women Of The Bible
Tikva Frymer-Kensky
Schocken Books
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com
0805211829 $15.00 1-800-726-0600
In Tikva Frymer-Kensky's Reading The Women Of The Bible: A New Interpretation Of Their
Stories, gender issues in the Bible are tackled from the perspective of proposing a new taxonomy
of
four discourses involving women, reflecting the author's background as a professor of Hebrew
Bible
at the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. Informed and informative, Professor Tikva
Frymer-Kensky's new and thoughtfully engaging interpretation of their stories includes liberal
quotes
from the Bible and insights into early Biblical influences and is very highly recommended
reading.
The Miracle Detective
Randall Sullivan
Atlantic Monthly Press
841 Broadway, New York NY 10003
www.groveatlantic.com
0871139162 $25.00 1-800-788-3122
Other books have been written on the topic of holy visions and spiritual mysteries; what makes
Randall Sullivan's The Miracle Detective: An Investigation Of Holy Visions so well deserving of
an
on-going recommendation, is that it stands out from the crowd on this fascinating topic with its
deeper inquiries into what makes a miracle, how to determine 'miracle' status, and who decides
these
things. Sullivan's is no casual study: eight years of research went into this narrative, which
provides a
running history of over 100 years of raptures, holy apparitions and experiences. Current events
enter
into play in a consideration of these miracles, which also embraces believers, skeptics, religious
zealots, and others. The Miracle Detective offers the reader an inherently fascinating journey of
spiritual discovery.
Santeria
Miguel A. De la Torre
William B. Eerdmans
255 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
www.eerdmans.com
0802849733 $18.00 1-800-253-7521
Santeria is a growing religion in America with Caribbean origins, and Miguel De La Torre offers
an
informed and informative history of the beliefs, rituals and culture of Santeria in Santeria: The
Beliefs And Rituals Of A Growing Religion In America. Santeria's Afro-Cuban roots are traced to
cultural clashes, with its evolving spiritual roots receiving close explanation by an author who was
reared in Santeria and clearly provides a basic understanding of its myths, rituals, and its modern
role
in both Latin and American communities today.
The Automotive Shelf
Veteran Motor Cars
Michael E. Ware
Parkwest Publications
PO Box 20261, NY, NY 10025-1512
http://www.parkwestpubs.com/
085263658X $10.00 1- 646-215-9003
Michael Ware is the retired Director of the National Motor Museum at Bealieu, and in Veteran
Motor Cars, provides a fine pam-phlet on veteran cars those British vehicles made not later than
1918. Black and white vintage photos of these classics liberally pepper a discussion of Britain's
earliest vehicles, describing how the car developed in the 1880s and 1890s.
Vintage car collecting is a popular hobby for car buffs and the rich alike but where can you go to
see such cars actually on the road? Where else but Cuba, where some of the best classic American
cars have their home. Full-color photos of Havana cars feature vehicles Cuba welcomed in the
1940s
and 1950s in Simon Bell and George Fischer's Chariots Of Chrome: Classic American Cars Of
Cuba
(155046-3942, $29.95): the island was the leading importer of these cars and photos of vintage
Chevys, Buicks and more here come packed in colorful displays. Highly recommended for any fan
of
classic American cars. Want to know how to maintain and repair 'em? Choose Lisa Christensen's
Clueless About Cars (155297975X, $14.95), a surprisingly easy guide to car maintenance and
repair. From simple preventative maintenance to performing easy repairs and making the
all-important preliminary diagnosis, Clueless About Cars: An Easy Guide To Car Maintenance
And
Repair is for that novice driver who doesn't know anything about a car other than where the key
fits
into the ignition.
So You Wanna Buy a Used Car?
Susan Ann & Herb Peterson
Dorrance Publishing
701 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
0805960007 $9.00 1-800-788-7654
The collaborative work of Susan Ann and Herb Peterson, So You Wanna Buy a Used Car?, is a
very handy pamphlet-style booklet outlining the simple steps to buying a used car that's not a
lemon.
The authors run their own car repair shop and are in the perfect position to tell what separates a
real
lemon from one needing little work: a very simple format tells how to test-drive and inspect a
potential winner.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The World Of The Paranormal
Lawrence LeShan
Helios Press
10 East 23rd St. #510, NY NY 10010
1581153600 $16.95 heliospress.com
Psychologist Lawrence LeShan was one of the first to claim paranormal capabilities were natural
elements of human perceptions: his initial publication of World Of The Paranormal: The Next
Frontier stirred a revolution among those who agreed, and this re-issue updates details with
modern
insights to reflect the latest scientific and spiritual findings. Modern ideas of the paranormal
present
arguments that paranormal experiences are perfectly normal even that there is no such things as
a
paranormal phenomenon.
New Page Books
PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1-800-227-3371 www.newpagebooks.com
Is there a ghost nearby? Use Jeff Belanger's The Worlds Most Haunted Places: From The Secret
Files Of Ghostvillage.com (1564147649, $15.99) to find out: many years of his research into sites
draw the best from his archives and present the history, folklore and legends behind points of
interest. The ghost tales culled from ghostvillage.com provide stories which read like fiction with
all
the drama. Stephen Kierulff and Stanley Krippner's Becoming Psychic: Spiritual Lessons For
Focusing Your Hidden Abilities (156414755X, $14.99) is a primer providing a dialogue between
a
clinical psychologist with 'psychic' patients and a parapsychologist who places his reports in a
scientific framework. The blend combines with detailed insights on how to develop psychic and
mind-reading powers, remote viewing and moving, and more. For an excellent treatise on
specialized Wiccan beliefs, choose Lora O'Brien's Irish Witchcraft From An Irish Witch
(1564147592, $14.99): lore, humor and Irish history blend in a survey of the influence and history
of
witchcraft in Ireland, from the witch's place in Irish myths to working with Irish deities, energies,
and rituals. Specialized? Yes, but to Wiccan practitioners it'll prove enlightening. Speaking of
witchery, Shanddaramon's Self-Initiation For The Solitary Witch: Attaining Higher Spirituality
Through A Five-degree System (1564147266, $14.99) also deserves attention: it presents the five
degrees of Wiccan studies, from the initial history of the Path of Intellect to more advanced
community work, earth consciousness, Wiccan lifestyle and more. Use this to create a personal
study program to promote spiritual and personal growth as a Wiccan. And don't miss Patricia
Telesco's Which Witch Is Which?: A Concise Guide To Wiccan And Neo-Pagan Paths And
Traditions (1564147541, $13.99), a guide to both Wiccan and neo-pagan traditions and choices.
Contributions from such Wiccan notables as Raven Grimassi, Selena Fox, and more provide
articles
for neophytes on specific focal points that influence a spritual choice or path. Patricia Telesco has
also expertly written Kitchen Witch's Guide To Divination: Finding, Crafting And Using
Fortune-Telling Tools From Around Your Home (1564-147258 , $13.99), teaching the basics of
awakening natural divination abilities and understanding how they relate to basic life issues. Even
more important: the basic home-based divination methods are easy to use whether at home or on
the
road, and require little special details to understand and apply. Megan Skinner's Essence Of The
Tarot: Modern Reflections On Ancient Wisdom (1564147487, $14.99) focuses on Tarot wisdom
and how it can be interpreted to apply to daily living. Each of the 22 cards in the Major Arcana
covers the journey from ancient Egypt to modern times, with an excellent focus and insights from
sources ranging from astrology and mythology to modern psychology. Ashleen O'Gaea's
Celebrating
The Seasons Of Lief: Samhain To Ostara (1564147312, $14.99) provides a new age wicca guide
which stands out from the norm, examining half of the Wheel of the Year with an idea of taking a
broader look at each, to discern how the celebration of one naturally falls into the next. Holidays
from October to march are outlined, providing history, customs, and modern meanings for
Wiccan
families.
Llewellyn Publications
Box 64383, St. Paul MN 55164-0383
1-800-843-6666 www.llewellyn.com
Llewellyn's focus on Wiccan and new age spirituality has produced a host of admirable references.
Among the best of new titles: Stephanie Rose Bird's Sticks, Stones, Roots, And Bones: Hoodoo,
Mojo & Conjuring With Herbs (0738702757, $14.95), examining hoodoo, mojo and conjuring
with
herbs: a topic rarely covered in such depth. Hoodoo combines African, Native American and
Judeo-Christian rituals with a healthy dose of magick: history and healing processes teach the
foundation of applying hoodoo to daily life. Also unique in its class is Raymond Buckland's Book
Of
Spirit Communications (0738703990, $17.95), offering valuable exercises for those who seek to
expand their mediumship abilities. Prepare for becoming a medium and even foster electronic
spirit
contact, as well as learning how to handle a trance state, clairvoyance, levitation and more,
though a
title which doesn't leave out avoiding spiritual fraud. Or also consult Konstantinos' Speak With
The
Dead: Seven Methods For Spirit Communication (0738705225, $14.95), a narrowed focus on
speaking with the dead which includes such unusual step-by-step instructions as using electronic
devices to make contact and record ghostly phenomena, establishing two-way live
communications
with spirits, and holding a successful s‚ance. Read all about occult topics in an exciting fiction
piece
by Rala Trobe in The Magick Bookshop (0738705152, $15.95), presenting an antiquarian
bookshop
in England which draws more than its share of exciting patrons. Llewellyn doesn't neglect topics
of
tarot or witchcraft, either. Two new tarot guides especially recommended are Valerie Sim's Tarot
Outside The Box (0738702773, $12.95), the first book to explain how to use the practice of
comparing cards in decks to apply to both simple and complex spreads, and James Ricklef's Tarot:
Get The Whole Story (0738703451, $15.95), which narrows the focus to the tarot spread and
understanding how to create and interpret them for any question or occasion. Spreads range from
small two-card layouts to complet ten-card spreads and provide many insights on position and
interpretation. New Wiccan additions expand Llewellyn's shelf in this area, including Poppy Palin's
Craft Of The Wild Witch: Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment (0738705772, $17.95), a
guide
to more free-spirited 'wild witchcraft' which springs from nature. Poppy Palin covers trancework,
Fey and Otherworld companions, pathworking and herbal helpers alike. Christopher Penczak's
The
Witch's Shield: Protection Magick & Psychic Self-Defense (073870542X, $17.95) narrows the
focus
to protection magick and psychic self-defense, providing an ethical guide to using spiritual
enlightenment even in difficult or threatening situations. Discover guardian spirit connections,
angels, and learn how to use traditional spells for protection in a title which is packed with
insights
on the nature of good and evil. Edain McCoy's Advanced Witchcraft: Go Deeper, Reach Further,
Fly Higher (0738705136, $17.95) is for those living as a witch already. No pat formulas here
this
assumes the rudiments of Wiccan craft have already been memorized, and provides techniques
geared for intermediate and advanced witches on everything from dark witchery and working the
maze to advanced tree spirituality, power animals and more.
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
1-800-246-8648 www.innertraditions.com
Wiccan and new age titles often refer to power pieces and charms, but for an in-depth history and
look, choose Sheila Paine's Amulets: Sdacred Charms Of Power And Protection (1594770255,
$29.95): all over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection and now
there's
an in-depth focus which reveals the past, present and future of amulets in all their symbolism and
power. Both symbolism and traditional as well as modern uses of amulets are revealed: the author
personally traveled to over thirty countries in her quest to locate unusual stories, and Amulets also
excels in over 400 color photos. Jean Markale's Cathedral Of The Black Madonna: The Druids
And
The Mysteries Of Chartres (159477-0204, $16.95) is presented by a historian and philosopher
who's
spent his life researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. The great cathedral
of
Chartres is a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture, with roots pre-Christian era when Druids
worshipped its site. Markale's examination traces the appeal of the Black Madonna back to
ancient
goddess legends and times and provides plenty of insights into Druid mysteries. Send for the free
Inner Traditions catalog for a complete listing of their many outstanding titles in the field of
Metaphysical Studies.
Awakening Your Psychic Skills
Joanne E. Brunn
Barrons
250 Wireless Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
www.barronseduc.com
0764127144 $16.95 1-800-645-3476
Joanne Brunn's basic premise is that we all are both with psychic skills revealed by hunches or 'gut
feelings', and that these instincts come from a core intuitive nature which is phased out during
childhood. There's hope, she maintains, for re-instating these abilities, and Awakening Your
Psychic
Skills: Using Intuition To Guide Your Life fosters this hope through chapters which teach how to
awaken long-dormant instincts, apply them to daily situations, and how to predict the future.
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy Rd, #414, Canton, MI 48187
www.visibleink.com
Two fine new encyclopedic references offer some intriguing insights into astrology and prediction.
James R. Lewis' weighty instructional reference, The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia Of
Heavenly Influences (1578591449, $24.95), is not for the dilettante: it provides over 800 pages of
details on the ancient art, with a broad scientific, historic and application-oriented text designed to
appeal to both novices, practitioners and skeptic alike. Chapters pack in nearly 100 illustrations
and
charts and over 800 annotated entries from a paragraph to pages in length. Bibliographic source
references provide plenty of notes for further reading. The Fortune-Telling Book: The
Encyclopedia
Of Divination And Soothsaying (1578591473, $24.95) is written by Wicca seer and Gypsy mystic
Raymond Buckland, who deftly describes the art of prediction using an encyclopedia A-Z survey
of
events, people and techniques. Various soothsaying methods are explained in clear language with
excellent bibliographic reference.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd Street, #210, NY, NY 10010
1-800-491-2808 www.allworth.com
Three important guides provide the basics of writing insights for would-be pros. Essential to the
screenwriter is the third updated edition of Stephen Brimer's The Screenwriter's Legal Guide
(1581153-42X, $24.95), covering all the basics of how to protect work and gain fair
compensation.
Author Stephen Brimer is a partner in one of the most prestigious law firms in Hollywood,
specializing in entertainment law: he's the ideal author for a title covering everything from
understanding contracts and options to negotiating effectively. Jodee Blanco's Complete Guide
To
Book Publicity (158115349X, $19.95) appears in its second updated edition to cover everything
from author tours and obtaining top radio, TV and print interview spots to handling overall public
relations issues. There are plenty of sample pitch letters, campaign strategy schedules, and more
for
both beginners and those more experienced, coming from a former PR firm president who has
propelled sixteen books onto the NY Times bestseller list. Top off the presentation with Tad
Crawford's Business And Legal Forms For Authors And Self-Publishers (1581153-953, $29.95),
whose updated third edition appears also on cd rom with the book as it explores different types of
contacts and leases, and all kinds of business forms over twenty in all with step-by-step
instructions on filling them out.
Gardner's Guide To TV Sitcom Writing
Marilyn Webber
GGC Publishing
5107 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
1589650166 $26.95 GoGardner.com
What elements differentiate the successful sitcom writer from the mundane? They know and
practice
the "Road Map" principles outlined in this book, on every script they produce. Beginners and
some
seasoned writers will find these "Writer's Road Map" guidelines essential for transforming a
mundane idea to a great one. The basics of what makes an idea salable are covered through
different
styles of comedy, sitcom character types, and more. Gardner's Guide To Tv Sitcom Writing: The
Writer's Road Map is an essential, core reference for any aspiring television sitcom writer.
Writer's Market Companion
Joe Feiertag, et.al.
Writer's Digest Books/F&W, dist.
4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
1582972915 $19.99 1-800-289-0963
From electronic submission guidelines to query letter samples and fiction and nonfiction book
proposals, the new second edition of Writer's Market Companion from Writer's Digest Books is
the
perfect guide to their weighty publisher industry annual reference "Writer's Market". This
thoroughly
"user friendly" reference assumes an author's work is complete and tells how to develop a writing
plan, finalize sales techniques for all types of writing, and how to write for online markets. With
the
latest information is presented an in easily-accessible manner, Writer's Market Companion is a key
reference for aspiring authors wanting to sell what they write.
What Are You Laughing At?
Brad Schreiber
Michael Wiese Productions
11288 Ventura Blvd. #621, Studio City, CA 91604
www.mwp.com
0941188833 $19.95 1-800-833-5738
Produce winning comedic screenplays using fiction and nonfiction alike with Brad Schreiber's
What
Are You Laughing At?: How To Write Funny Screenplays, Stories, & More. Included are over
70
excerpts from top screenwriters and pairing them with writing exercises and details on the
differences between writing comedy for TV versus stage. There are eleven modes of comedic
dialogue, 13 common problems screenwriters encounter and valuable insights into the rhythm and
sound of words in What Are You Laughing At? Brad is himself a L.A. screenwriter, so his tips
come
from an insider's hand.
American Dictionary Of Writer's Guidelines
Brigitte M. Phillips, et. al., Eds.
Quill Driver Books
1831 Industrial Way, Sanger, CA 93657
www.quilldriverbooks.com
1884956408 $29.95 1-800-497-4909
The fourth updated edition of the American Directory Of Writer's Guidelines from Quill Driver
Books is now out, presenting gathered information from well over a thousand magazine editors
and
book publishers and providing more detail than many of the competing Writer's Market listings
offer, from a '1-2-3' listing of publication objectives and goals to descriptions which include
editorial
guidelines ranging from subject preferences to lengths and illustration submission methods.
Contact
info includes names, phones, email and website details everything the aspiring writer needs to
put
together a professional proposal.
Kalmbach Publishing Company
PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187
1-800-533-6644 kalmbachbooks.com
Take advice from 40 top agents and industry experts on how to pitch a book project to a
publisher
and add tips on proposal-writing, identifying selling points, and pitching both verbally at
conferences
and in writing and you have a winning production in Katharine Sands' Making The Perfect Pitch:
How To Catch A Literary Agent's Eye (0871162067, $18.95). The pitch here is designed to catch
either a publisher or literary agent's eye: use it to stand out from the crowd of authors. Jeff
Herman's
Guide To Book Publishers, Editors, And Literary Agents 2005 (0871-162105, $29.95) is one of
those desk references no writer should be without: it packs in listings for over 400 US and
Canadian
trade publishers from majors to independents, provides interviews with key editors and top
agents,
includes articles from experts on attention-grabbing queries and proposals, and is a treasure trove
of
information not just listing contacts, but how to attract attention.
The Shy Writer
C. Hop Clark
A FundsforWriters Publication
3145 East Chandler Boulevard, #110 #747, Phoenix, AZ 85048
www.fundsforwriters.com
1591135834 $14.95 theshywriter.com
A lot of writers are less than apt at dealing with other people in social events and public
circumstances. This shyness will prove a decided handicap in getting published by the major
houses
who require their authors to go on speaking tours and take an active, public role in promoting
their
books. C. Hope Clark has written The Shy Writer as "how to" book for aspiring authors who
want
to spend their time writing and avoid or at least minimize the hard-pounding, palm-sweating,
throat-choking that comes with a fear of performing in public. Beginning with defining and
understanding shyness, and then discusses "Reaching Out Reaches In" through examples of
singers,
comedians, and actors who deal with that form of shyness known as "stage fright". The Shy
Writer
also deals with one-on-one and large group scenarios. Herself a shy and self-published author,
Clark
goes on to deal with book signings, the press and media, reviews, writers groups, and all the other
experiences common to writing professionally. If you are an aspiring or published writer who
dreads
the publicity, promotion, and marketing aspects of being a professional author, then give a close
and
careful reading to C. Hope Clark's The Shy Writer -- it can make all the difference between
success
and failure in your chosen career!
Jump Start Your Writing
Mary Hubley
Bluefish Bay Publishing
1093 A1A Beach Blvd., Suite 148, St. Augustine, FL 32080
0970726783 $10.95 BluefishBay.com
Jump Start Your Writing offers hundreds of creative activities to inspire writers of all experience
levels. Exercises such as trying one's hand at a variety of scenes, revising classic poems into prose,
and practicing with different narrative points of view are presented alongside simpler suggestions
to
get creative juices flowing, such as finding a baby photo of oneself or taking a walk amid nature.
Black-and-white photographs add a cheerful touch to this handy collection of tips, tricks, and
techniques for streching one's mental muscles for all manner of writing projects.
Writers' & Artists' Hideouts
Andrea Brown
Quill Driver Books
1831 Industrial Way, #101, Sanger, CA 93657
www.QuillDriverBooks.com
1884956343 $14.95 1-800-497-4909
Writers' And Artists' Hideouts: Great Getaways For Seducing The Muse by literary agent Andrea
Brown is a very special travel guide for writers, artists, actors, and other creative people seeking
to
find somewhere they can go to focus upon their work which is all to often interrupted in their
primary homes, studios and offices with the demands of friends, family, and the pressures of
day-to-day living. Ranging from the inexpensive ($19.00 per night hostels) to the extravagant
($1000.00 per night luxury hotels) Writers' & Artists' Hideouts covers the gamut. Arranged
geographically into The Pacific Northwest; California; Hawaii & Alaska; The Southwest; The
Rocky
Mountain States; The Midwest; The Heartland; The Northeast; The Mid-Atlantic; and The
Southeast, Writers' & Artists' Hideouts is further enhanced with the inclusion of an informative
Introduction, advice on "How to Use This Book", security tips, an "Index by Venue"; and an
"Index
by City". If you need to "get away from it all" and consult your personal muse, then browse
through
the pages of Andrea Brown's Writers' & Artist's Hideouts.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Martial Arts Instruction
Lawrence A. Kane
YMAA
4354 Washington St., Boston, MA 02131
159439024X $15.95 1-800-669-8892
Their are many martial arts books outlining the basics of about any martial art you could wish to
learn, but Lawrence A. Kane's Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory And
Communication Techniques In The Dojo is different from the rest. Lawrence A. Kane is a man
who
has taught and created martial arts classes and business seminars, and who focuses on the teacher
of
martial arts as much as the technique. Readers will lern just how to motivate and retain students,
optimize time, and adjust to individual learning styles and talents using Martial Arts Instruction: is
an
informatively instructive and very strongly recomended manual.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
The Student's Encylopedia Of Judaism
Geoffrey Wigoder, Editor-in-Chief
New York University Press
838 Broadway, 3rd fl., NY, NY 10003
www.nyupress.org
0814742750 $39.95 1-800-996-6987
Co-editors Fred Skolnik and Shumel Himelstein work with editor Geoffrey Wigoder in assembling
essays and articles invaluable to charting the history and spirituality of Judaism in their basic
Student's Encyclopedia Of Judaism. Here's a comprehensive, A to Z encyclopedic reference to the
key spiritual leaders, concepts, and Biblical references of Judaism, blending in biblical sidebars of
reference details as well as black and white photos throughout. The Student's Encyclopedia Of
Judaism is strongly recommended for Judaic Studies reference collections as an excellent,
comprehensive, basic reference.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
An Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Women In Early American Films
Denise Lowe
Haworth Press
10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904
www.haworthpress.com
0789018438 $49.95 1-800-429-6784
True-live drama and bibliographic coverage marks an A-Z reference of women in films from
1895-1930: a reference which refutes the notion that men dominated the film industry in those
early
years. Many women were crucial to the development of cinema, and An Encyclopedic Dictionary
Of
Women In Early American Films tells their stories, includes well over a hundred black and white
photos, and lists film credits alongside biographical sketches.
The First Female Stars
David W. Menefee
Praeger Publishers
Box 6926, Portsmouth, NH 03802-6926
0275982599 $44.95 greenwood.com
From Theda Bara to Anna Nilsson and Sarah Bernhardt, the achievements of fifteen silent film
women who entered early motion pictures to become key personalities of the industry are
presented
in David Menefee's The First Female Stars: Women Of The Silent Era. Menefee produced the first
comprehensive study of actress Sarah Bernhardt's work previously, and here uses original sources
to
examine the influence and significance of her contemporaries.
Meriwether Publishing
Box 7710, Colorado Springs, CO 80933
1-800-937-5297 www.meriwether.com
Beginners new to improvisation receive a fine guide in Bill Lynn's Improvisation for Actors And
Writers: A Guidebook For Improv Lessons In Comedy (1566080940 $17.95), which clearly
outlines
an actor's responsibilities as a student in an improv class. Students already taking improv lessons
in
comedy will welcome a guide which covers everything from labeling a partner and building
character
interactions to handling multiple scenes and accepting criticism. Charles I. Swift's Introduction To
Stage Lighting: The Fundamentals Of Theatre Lighting Design (1566080983, $19.95) reveals all
the
basics of stage lighting design: drama teachers and directors as well as design pros will relish an
in-depth guide covering everything from source levels and controls to communicating intent
during a
production. A 'must' for professionals.
Silent Film Sound
Rick Altman
Columbia University Press
61 W. 62nd St., New York NY 10023
www.columbia.edu/cu/cup
0231116624 $50.00 1-800-944-8648
Mention 'silent film' and most will think of images with the absence of sound but in fact, the
silent
film was accompanied by sound, and original research her provides a challenge to the ideas of
earlier
histories, revealing the changing nature and sounds of early American silent movies. In reality,
silent
films were not always accompanied, nor were accompaniments uniform: there was an
evolutionary
process to silent film sound which involved both evolving technology and changing ideas of film
production. From peep show and projection to nickelodeon and the campaign to standardize film
sounds, Silent Film Sound is a bible of reference information and vintage photos.
The Native American Shelf
Florida's Lost Tribes
Theodore Morris
University Press of Florida
15 NW 15th St., Gainesville, FL 32611
www.upf.com
081302739X $29.95 1-800-226-3822
The story of Florida's Native American heritage receives close and informative examination
through
a series of paintings paired with discussions by Jerald T. Milanich, who surveys the vanished
cultures
and archaeological relics of bygone eras. The pairing of a painter with an archaeologist produces a
wonderful blend of scholarship and visual color displays: whether using Florida's Lost Tribes as an
art library addition or a survey of Florida culture, it's a unique acquisition indeed.
Promise
Serle L. Chapman
Pavey Western Publishing
c/o Mountain Press Publishing Company
PO Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0952860783 $29.95 www.mtnpress.com
Extensively illustrated with vintage black-and-white and full-color photographs on virtually every
page, Promise: Bozeman's Trail To Destiny is a thorough history of conflicts between whites and
Native Americans along the historic Bozeman Trail. Rich in narrative detail, and drawing on
primary
sources such as interviews and oral history as well as secondary sources, Promise strives to
present
as accurate a picture as possible of what daily life and the deadly struggles were truly like.
Accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Promise is a welcome and much-needed, in-depth
contribution to Native American history shelves.
The Travel Shelf
At The Tomb Of The Inflatable Pig
John Gimlette
Alfred A. Knopf
1745 Broadway, 17th fl, NY, NY 10019
1400041767 $25.00 1-800-726-0600
Blend a moving history with a travelogue of journeys through Paraguay something rarely
covered
in popular travel destination choices and you have an exciting and rare glimpse of another world
in
John Gimlette's At The Tomb Of The Inflatable Pig : Travels Through Paraguay. This is no
serious
survey: Gimlette's mishaps and adventures assume a humorous air as he encounters cannibals,
religious zealots, myths, realities, and cultural oddities alike. Add a healthy dose of history and
political insight and you have a multi-faceted travelogue in At The Tomb Of The Inflatable
Pig.
Boston's French Secrets
Rhea Hollis Atwood
Images from the Past
PO Box 137, Bennington, VT 05201
www.ImagesfromthePast.com
1884592414 $19.95 www.amazon.com
There's a strong 300-year-old relationship between Boston and France, and Rhea Hollis Atwood
tracks down the specifics of these ties through stories from France and French history in Boston's
French Secrets: Guided Walks That Reveal Boston's French Heritage. Then she puts these stories
into guided walks around Boston to further emphasize the connections that reflect in today's
Boston.
Add black and white photos and clear street maps and you have a practical take-along tote for any
historic Boston visit.
Orlando, Central & North Florida
Sandra Friend & Kathy Wolf
Countryman Press
PO Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
www.countrymanpress.com
0881506036 $19.95 1-800-245-4151
If central or northern Florida is your destination, you have to make Sandra Friend and Kathy
Wolf's
Orlando, Central & North Florida: An Explorer's Guide: Includes St. Augustine, Pensacola, And
Jacksonville your take- along tote: it's packed with details on many lesser-known wild regions of
the
area and even includes bat and alligator watching sites in river towns, unusual 'ghost tours' and
local
history destinations, and more. Even when covering large-scale theme parks such as Disney
World,
Orlando, Central & North Florida focuses on getting the most for your money, setting it apart
from
competing guides.
Destination-oriented travelers on a budget especially students will find Lonely Planet's 'On a
Shoestring' guidebook series to be essential for planning and conducting a successful trip: each
packs in pages of detail from cultural and artistic insights to practical assessments of hostels,
budget
accommodations of all types, and independent trekking and travel in each country. South America
On A Shoestring (1741041635, $33.99), Africa On A Shoestring (1740594622, $33.99) and
Central
America On A Shoestring (174-1040299, $23.99) each emphasize exploration and independence
from high fees and costs, from imparting budget flight and transportation alternatives to surveying
sightseeing options. There are even tips on where to do laundry and how to use public
transportation, well as how to locate affordable outfitters. Budget: yes. Poor quality travel: no.
Not
with the 'On A Shoestring' guides as take-along totes.
Moon Handbooks Argentina
Wayne Bernhardson
Avalon Travel Publishing
1400 - 65th Street, Suite 250, Emeryville, CA 94608
www.moon.com
1566915090 $19.95 1-800-345-5473
Moon Handbooks Argentina is an all-purpose guidebook for business and recreational travelers to
this great South American nation. Suggested plans for exploring the entire nation in twenty-one
days, traveling with focus on nature or overland routes, historical tours, a fifteen-day art and
architecture viewing, a tastebud excursion through wine country and more are just the beginning.
Sections point out the highlights and quality resorts in various different provinces, as well as the
most effective means of travel, and offer capsulized background information on Argentina's land,
flora, fauna, cultural landscape, environmental issues, history, economy, and more. A listing of
internet resources rounds out this recommended guide for anyone determined to see Argentina's
beauty with their own eyes.
Best Places: Portland
John Gottberg
Sasquatch Books
119 South Main Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104-2555
www.sasquatchbooks.com
1570614008 $19.95 1-800-775-0817
Now in an updated sixth edition, Best Places: Portland is a handy travel guide to the best
restaurants, lodgings, sights, shopping, and more to be found in Portland, Oregon. Icons for
"editor's
choice", "good (monetary) value", "family", and "romance" allow for quick and easy selection of
Portland features to suit one's needs. Best Places: Portland prides itself on only mentioning the
best
of the best; even one-star establishments will be a cut above. Suggested day trips and three-day
itineraries will aid the reader in maximizing enjoyment on minimum funds. Best Places: Portland is
not a catch-all travel guide; it focuses specifically on listing "must-see" places along with brief
descriptions, addresses, websites, and so on. A superb resource for business or leisure travelers
alike.
Fodor's India
Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
1400013127 $23.95 www.fodors.com
Now in an updated and strongly recommended fifith edition, Fodor's India is an
information-packed
travel guide to just about everything business or vacation travelers need to know or would like to
see in this vast and dazzling nation. From where to go tiger-spotting to paying homage to holy
sites
to learning how to navigate bazaars and much more, Fodor's India brims with over 600 pages full
not only of places to go, but tips for blending in and making the most of one's experience when
one
gets there. Over 600 pages cover the sights to see in various sections of India as well as a basic
overview of the culture, language, and strategies for navigating. Fodor is a premier publisher of
travel guides offering expert information on cities and countries abroad. Send for their free
catalog
for a complete title listing.
The Sports Shelf
Surfcaster's Guide To Baits, Rigs And Lures
Milt Rosko
Burford Books
PO Box 388, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1580801188 $14.95 burfordbooks.com
Surf fishermen who want a basic primer on baits, rigs and lures will find this an excellent
compilation
of over fifty years of caster/author Milt Rosko's experiences. There are literally hundreds of
different
baits, rigs and lures to choose from, any of which can catch a fish under the right conditions. It's
determining these conditions which makes for complexity, and which is covered clearly in The
Surfcaster's Guide To Baits, Rigs & Lures, which holds black and white photo examples
throughout.
Five-Star Basketball Coaches' Playbook
Leigh Klein, et al.
Equilibrium Books/Wish Publishing
PO Box 10337, Terre Haute, IN 47801
1930546718 $18.95 wishpublishing.com
Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by Leigh Klein, Matt Masiero and Kevin Pigott, Five-Star
Basketball Coaches' Playbook compiles successful and innovative basketball plays from a wide
variety of the coaches who have made Five-Star Basketball one of the most respected basketball
camps in the world. Each play is explicitly spelled out with simple diagrams, a quick statement of
purpose, by-the-numbers steps for organization, plus some hot tips for enhancement. A glossary
of
terms rounds out this useful reference for anyone involved in coaching basketball in youth
leagues,
high school, or college. Highly recommended.
The Military Shelf
Historic Naval Aircraft
Norman Polmar
Brassey's Inc.
PO Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0960
www.brasseysinc.com
1574885723 $34.95 1-800-775-2518
From the pages of Naval History Magazine comes Norman Polmar's Historic Naval Aircraft: The
Best Of "Naval History" Magazine, providing readers with a close look at over thirty key U.S.
Navy
and Marine Corps aircraft drawn from the 'Historic Aircraft' column in Naval History magazine.
Famous crafts appear along with nearly unknown ones to display fighters, bombers, trainers and
more, with black and white photos accompany rich history on each aircraft type. A 'must' for the
in-depth military, aviation or specialty naval library.
The Aviation century series will total five volumes, two yet to be published, chronicling the
history
of flight from Kitty Hawk to space, and Ron Dick and Dan Patterson's World War II
(1550464264,
$39.95) is a solid addition to the series, exploring World War II expanding air power from Europe
and the Mid-East to the Pacific, China and India. Aviation's role in the war is defined throughout,
with chapters by a seasoned military pilot (Ron Dick) describing how aviation changed the face
and
effects of warfare. Co-authors Ron Dick and Dan Patterson's The Golden Age (1550464094,
$39.95) covers the period between the World Wars, when aviation pioneers took technological
advances and applied them to aircraft in new nonmilitary ways, leading to light aircraft and a new
age of competition. The Golden Age will prove particularly enlightening when read in conjunction
with World War II, filling gaps in both aviation history and military insight.
An Ordinary Soldier
Marvin L. Gebhardt
Author House
1663 South Liberty Drive, #2, Bloomington, IN 47403-5161
www.authorhouse.com
1418401641 $24.95 1-800-839-8640
An Ordinary Soldier is the inspirational memoir of Charles William Gebhardt, who served in the
7th
Infantry Division of the 17th Infantry Regiment, whose duties took them from the Aleutians to the
Marshall Islands to the Philippines. He encountered life-threatening battles and during the course
of
World War II, yet also forged enduring friendships. Written by Gebhardt's nephew, An Ordinary
Soldier follows his service from his difficult childhood and the rigors of boot camp into the true
hell
of combat. He would belong to the group that wore the symbol and shared the nickname of the
"Hourglass". A remarkable true story that brings the Pacific Theater experience to vivid life, and a
welcome contribution to military history and biography shelves.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.penguin.com
Three exciting new reads are outstanding and highly recommended picks. Clive Woodall's One
For
Sorrow, Two For Joy (0441012655, $19.95) will appeal to fans of Watership Down and any
animal-character plot: the bird kingdom is brought to life as an owl and a lone robin struggle
against
the terrible magpies and crows who are determined to slaughter smaller birds to extinction. An
excellent, fast-paced story of feathered battles ensues. Alastair Reynolds' Diamond Dogs,
Turquoise
Days (0441012388, $22.95) returns to the setting of his prior Revelation Space to explore
collective
consciousness and a remote planet home to a brutal machine-like culture. These are two novellas
set
in Reynolds' universe and each provides a very different plot and facet of Revelation Space
worlds.
Robert Metzger's Cusp (0441012418, $24.95) is set in 2031, when a solar flare shifts the sun's
position while two immense walls encircle the Earth like rings. The predicted toppling of political
powers and geographic chaos brings a new world order: Cusp is set decades later and provides a
fine political power struggle of the future.
Dreams Made Flesh
Annie Bishop
ROC Books
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
www.penguin.com
0451460138 $16.00 1-800-847-5515
The four all-new adventures of Jaenelle and her kind in Annie Bishop's Dreams Made Flesh tell of
a
powerful witch made flesh at last by dreams and ties with the mightiest of Blood warriors. Her
ties
with three deadly magicians will make her Queen of the Darkness, and restore order and peace
but
at a terrible cost which will cost her very soul. Intrigue, mystery and passion permeate a
fast-paced
and winning set of adventures.
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.dawbooks.com
It's hard to strictly peg Kevin Mccarthy and David Silva's thriller Into The Darkness (075640021X
,
$6.99): part horror, part science fiction and part mystery, Into The Darkness tells of a man and his
three adopted psychic kids who have fled a rogue CIA agent and PSI project gone awry, only to
find
Hunter is able to find them even across the country. Strong characterization and a powerful,
changing plot keep Into The Darkness unpredictable and fast-paced. While Into The Darkness
represents Book 2 of 'The Family', no prior familiarity with Book 1 is necessary in order to enjoy
and easily understand the background and setting. Embark on a whole new mission with R.M.
Meluch with The Myriad (0756402794, $23.95), presenting a fast-paced first novel in a projected
military science fiction series. Set in the distant future when Earth and her worlds have been at
war
with another empire, military passion takes an extra step and ramps up in The Myriad, designed to
appeal to readers of military scifi. Cheryl J. Franklin's Tales Of Taormin: Fire Get, Fire Lord
(075640293X, $14.00) tells of the domain of Serri, facing a challenge threatening their survival.
It's
up to a child of wizards, raised among mortals and ignorant of his powers, to respond to the call
of
soul fire creatures who prey upon the living, to confront his past, his powers, and his peoples.
S.L.
Farrell's Heir Of Stone: The Cloudmages #3 (0756402549, $23.95) provides the third novel in an
epic survey which began in Holder Of Lightning, when a young woman finds a master stone to
awaken magical powers and assumes the dreadful responsibility of being the First Holder. Mage
Of
Clouds followed the next generation of holders as her daughter becomes involved, and now Heir
Of
Stone returns to the world when the daughter's oldest reaches adulthood and is in training to
continue to legacy a plan turned astray through attacks on the family. A recommended pick for
prior fans of the Cloudmages action.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1-800-223-2336 www.baen.com
Baen's gripping list of science fiction never stops: these are some wonderful recent winners. Leo
Frankowski's Conrad Stargard: The Radiant Warrior (0743488636, $24.00) presents a total life
change for one Conrad Schwartz, who one moment is hiking through the mountains of Poland,
and
the next finds himself stranded in 1231 AD, fleeing an angry Teutonic knight. Medieval Poland
comes alive as Conrad decides to turn it into the most powerful country in its time and faces the
Inquisition during the process. Spider Robinson's Very Bad Deaths (074348861X, $18.00)
confirms
that Spider Robinson hasn't lost any of his compelling touch despite decades of writing. Shattered
by
the death of his wife, American expatriate Russell Walker is ready to join her but Smelly, his old
college roommate, won't let him go. And Smelly's urgent need for an intermediary with the police
brings Russell into contact with a feisty female constable, a telepathic hermit, and a serial killer
monster in the process. Swift action with a healthy dose of irony evolves. Travis S. Taylor's Warp
Speed (0743488628, $22.00) tells of an astronaut who strives to reach the stars, preparing himself
through martial arts, physics studies, and more. Her and his team have actually built the first warp
drive, convincing the government to fund an impossible dream: now Dr. Clemons has new ideas
for
the drive, unsuspected by America's enemies, and espionage and international intrigue create high
stakes for the prize. Wen Spencer
