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Classic Wisconsin Weekends
Michael Bie
Trails Books
P.O. Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
1931599068 $18.95 1-800-236-8088
Classic Wisconsin Weekends is a superbly presented vacation, travel, and sightseeing guide for
enjoying the best that Wisconsin has to offer by way of recreational excursions ranging from
birdwatching in the Horicon Marsh, to living it up in the Milwaukee Summerfest, to sampling the
cultural extravaganza of the state capitol of Madison. Black-and-white photographs highlight
numerous fun and exciting adventures anyone can enjoy on an ordinary weekend, in this
wonderful
guide packed from cover to cover with tips for lodging, reservations, tourist attraction phone
numbers and contact information, and so much more. Highly recommended for anyone in the
Wisconsin area looking for a great weekend getaway, Classic Wisconsin Weekends should be
available to every family and through every community library in the state!
Fun With The Family In Wisconsin
Martin Hintz & Stephen V. Hintz
The Globe Pequot Press
P.O. Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
0762722207 $12.95 globe-pequot.com
Now in an expanded and thoroughly updated fourth edition, Fun With The Family In Wisconsin
by
Martin and Stephen Hintz is an inclusive gathering of hundreds of ideas for pleasurable, day-long
travel
trips that the whole family can enjoy. Divided by the different regions of Wisconsin, Fun with the
Family in Wisconsin is packed with places to stay, public parks, theme shows, exotic restaurants,
seasonal events and much more. A concise and useful guide, Fun With The Family In Wisconsin is
a
"must" for every Wisconsin lending library. Whether you are simply passing through with kids in
the
backseat looking for something to do, or a life-long resident wanting your children to see and
learn
something more of their own home state, begin your excursion plans with a careful browsing
through the pages of Fun With The Family In Wisconsin!
Remembrance Of Things Past
Marcel Proust & Stephane Heuet
Comics Lit/NBM
555 8th Ave., Suite 1202, NY, NY 10018
1561633208 $16.95 nbmpublishing.com
Remembrance Of Things Past: Within A Budding Grove is the second in what will be a
12-14 volume English-language graphic novel adaptation of the introspective French literary work
by Marcel Proust. The simple, full-color artwork of Stephane Heuet paints the characters in a
style reminiscent of Tintin, bringing to life the world and thoughts housed in Proust's immortal
pages.
Remembrance Of Things Past: Within A Budding Grove is very highly recommended as providing
a new and absorbing perspective on a worthy literary classic.
50 Ways To Stand Up For America
W. B. Freeman
Starburst Publishers
P.O. Box 4123, Lancaster, PA 17604
1892016702 $11.99 1-800-441-1456
50 Ways To Stand Up For America: Put The Spirit Of July 4th Into Everyday Life is a
straightforward, patriotic, highly portable guide brimming with suggestions on practical,
applicable,
appropriate ways to embrace American spirit, ranging from learning how to treat the flag with
respect and proudly display it according to etiquette, to hosting an exchange student, to
supporting
your local schools, or just being kind to one's neighbors. Anecdotes, advice, and earnest
suggestions
for activities the whole family can participate in such as playing a "history hunt" game or visiting
national memorials and parks mark Stand Up For America as a first-rate, highly recommended
guidebook to proudly embracing our American citizenship in these especially troubled times.
Simply Essential Wedding Planning Kit
Sharon Boglari
Self-Counsel Press
1704 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
155180381X $11.95 1-877-877-6490
Sharon Boglari's Simply Essential Wedding Planning Kit is a practical, well-organized,
straightforward guide to setting up one's dream wedding with a minimum of hassle and a
maximum
of reward. Filled cover to cover with tips, advice, and useful checklists, Simply Essential Wedding
Planning Kit is written in a direct, easy-to-understand manner and covers everything from keeping
track of costs to flowers, makeup, catering, music, the honeymoon and more. A bonus floppy disk
containing copies of the many forms presented in the book is included.
V.I.P. Address Book, 2002 Edition
James M. Wiggins, Ph.D.
Associated Media Companies
P.O. Box 489, Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
0938731173 $94.95 1-541-764-4233
Now in an expanded and updated 2002 edition, the V.I.P. Address Book presents over 28,000
addresses of the powerful, the famous, the infamous, and the celebrated, including political
activists,
sports heroes, journalists, singers, actors, computer experts, business moguls, and more. A direct,
superbly organized, no-nonsense, and "user friendly" guide that lists the addresses in alphabetical
order, V.I.P. Address Book is a first-class reference for anyone who needs to look up the address
of
a famous person quickly, from journalists and advertisers to fund raisers and researchers. V.I.P.
Address Book is a core reference for personal, professional, and community library reference
collections.
The Rosetta Stone
Robert Sole & Dominique Valbelle
Four Walls Eight Windows
39 West 14th St., #503, NY, NY 10011
1568582269 $23.95 www.4w8w.com
The Rosetta Stone shares the history of the Rosetta stone that contained text written in early
Greek,
Egyptian and hieroglyphs enabling a link to a longlost language. From its discovery in 1799 to its
theft from the French by the British army and the studies which have lead to earth shaking
linguistic
discoveries, The Rosetta Stone is filled with insights and a sense of action.
Shockingly Close To the Truth!
James Moseley & Karl Pflock
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
1573929913 $25.00 1-800-421-0351
It's difficult categorizing Shockingly Close To the Truth!: part travelogue, part New Age title, and
a
history of UFO crazes, this documents the experiences of one who has spent years pursuing tall
tales
and evidence of visitors from space. Moseley created the newsletter Saucer Smear, on ufo fads
and
follies: this talks of his encounters with hoaxes and scientists.
Small Pieces Loosely Joined
David Weinberger
Perseus Publishing
11 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, MA 02142
0738205435 $25.00 1-800-242-7737
Small Pieces Loosely Joined is a survey of Internet language, experience, and relationships
between
reality and Web sites makes for intriguing discussions of media and it's influence on human
achievement. Weinberger argues the web is more than a worldwide link: it is also a public forum
with world contributors and offers the potential for lives to be lived in another realm.
Altered English
Jeffrey Kacirk
Pomegranate Communications
PO Box 6099, Rohnert Park, CA 94927
0764920197 $22.95 1-800-277-1428
Altered English: Surprise Meanings Of Familiar Words by ongoing contributor to the "Oxford
English Dictionary" Jeffrey Kacirck, is a fascinating compilation of approximately 1,500 original
and
archaic definitions of familiar and contemporary words. Altered English: Surprise Meanings Of
Familiar Words is a simply amazing reference that is pure fun to page through and packed from
cover to cover with amusing surprises! For example, the original meaning of "landowner" was: A
dead man; from his occupation of his grave. A common colloquialism for a man killed on the
Western Front was 'a landowner in France. (Edward Fraser and John Gibbons, 1925)." If you
have a
fondness for complexity, richness, and surprises of the English language, then Altered English:
Surprise Meanings Of Familiar Words is the book for you!
Snow Lion Publications
Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
1-800-950-0313
Two fine guides are recommended for practitioners of Tibetan shamism and yoga. Tenzin
Wangyal
Rinpoche's Healing With Form, Energy And Light (1559391766, $16.95) covers the five elements
of
earth, water, fire, air and space and blend a Tibetan tantric viewpoint with discussions of how
each
of these elements work in Taoism. Chogyal Namkhai Norbu's Dream Yoga (1559391618, $14.95)
is
edited and introduced by Michael Katz and provides instructions for developing insight and clarify
in
the sleep and dream states. From practices of lucid dreaming to the broader Dzogchen method,
this
provides a revised, enlarged edition with more material from Norbu's personal book.
Between Friends
Charlotte Lyons
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
0743214099 $25.00 1-800-223-2336
Plan a leisurely project with friends with the aid of Between Friends, which includes craft projects
meant to be shared. From onehour to allday and longterm projects, these are organized first by
time
frame, making it easy for friends to pick projects that lend to easy scheduling. Sample ideas: a
wall
clock, doll, postcard holder, or memo board.
Hidden Secrets
David Owen
Firefly Books Ltd.
4 Daybreak Lane, Westport, CT 06880
1552975649 $24.95 1-800-387-5085
Other titles have provided a history of espionage or specific agents: Hidden Secrets combines a
focus on the changing technologies used to support espionage, examining the real world of the
spy
and using color illustrations, photos, and abundant side-bars of information to explain differences
between historical and modern spying. Absorbing and revealing.
North Light Books
1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
Fabric Crafts (158180153X, $23.99) by Zelda Grant tells how to express yourself with fabric,
using
unique fabrics to create 15 stylish projects from home accessories to greeting cards and covered
boxes. The fullcolor stepbystep photos are closein displays of technique and are beautiful
examples
of a crafts book which is easy to use. Tera Leigh's Complete Book Of Decorative Painting
(1581800622, $29.99) tells how to use color basics, brushes, and techniques to create
professional quality results in crafts, home decoration, and projects. From lettering and faux
finishes
to brush techniques and antiquing options, this uses a reference and question/answer format along
with color photos to encourage easy experimentation.
Ask The Bugman!
Richard Fagerlund & Johnna Lachnit
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87131-1591
0-8263-2835-0 $15.95 1-800-249-7737
Environmentally safe, effective ways of controlling mice, termites, bed bugs and other common
household insects and creatures are revealed in Ask The Bugman!, a guide which uses a question
and answer format to impart the basics, and a chapter organization by type of pest ("Biters and
Stingers", "Ants") make answers quick to find. An excellent, basic guide to pest control
options.
World Trade Center
Peter Skinner
Metrobooks
230 Fifth Ave. #700, NY, NY 10021
158663612X $14.98 1-800-367-9692
This beautiful, affordable edition will prove a keepsake for any who want to remember New
York's
World Trade Center through its history and through photos. Its slightly oversized presentation
may
prove a shelving challenge, while fold-out pictures will make World Trade Center more of a
personal purchase than a library lending tool but it's a gorgeous title which deserves a place in
the
collection of an enthusiast of New York City architecture and history.
The Business Shelf
Good Business
Steve Hilton & Giles Gibbons
Texere
55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
1587991187 $27.95 www.etexere.com
Good Business by Steve Hilton and Giles Gibbons (co-founders of Britain's first social marketing
company, "Good Business") has a very direct and candid message: "If you want to change the
world, then do it through business. If you want to help your business, then help change the
world."
Written in direct response to anti-globalization protests, Good Business demonstrates how
globalization can help people everywhere and make the poor richer. But only if the virtues of
globalization are used in the right way; companies must take responsibility for the profits and
global
well-being of tomorrow, and those who champion social justice and environmental protection
need
to ally with business rather than make it their enemy. Highly recommended for entrepreneurial and
social activists, Good Business offers a superbly argued presentation of how business and
economic
forces can potentially shape a better world for us all.
Online $uccess Tactics
Jeanette S. Cates, Ph.D.
Twin Towers Press
10502 Hardrock, Austin, TX 78750-2037
1931838046 $14.95 twintowerspress.com
Jeanette Cates' Online $uccess Tactics: 101 Ways To Build Your Small Business is a simple,
straight
forward, no-nonsense, "user friendly" collection of tips, tricks, and techniques designed to harness
the power of the World Wide Web for low-cost promotion, visibility, sales, service and support,
and
more. Each page lists a different helpful idea, offering an excellent starter spark for go-getting
businesses everywhere. Written for the entrepreneur and business owner, Online $uccess Tactics
will prove a practical, accessible, immediately applicable "how to" manual that will swiftly
improve
and enhance a company's performance where it really counts -- the bottom line.
How Much For Just The Spider?
Bobette Kyle
Web Site Marketing Plan
9220 Cordoba, St. Louis, MO 63126
1591131138 $19.95 Booklocker.com
How Much for Just the Spider? Strategic Web Site Marketing for Small-Budget Business by web
marketing expert Bobette Kyle is a practical, effective, "user friendly" guide to making the most
of
the World Wide Web's resources to promote any small business on a very modest budget. The
reader is presented with more than 300 distinct resources for budgeting (organized by cost), as
well
as easy-to-follow instructions for crafting a Web site marketing plan, links to professional
resources,
and more, How Much for Just the Spider? is a superb guide and highly recommended for start-up
and home businesses entrepreneurs new to the advantages and medium of the Internet.
Super Searchers Make It On Their Own
Suzanne Sabroski & Reva Basch
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 080558750
0910965595 $24.95 1-800-300-9868
Super Searchers Make It On Their Own joins others in the Informaton Today "Super Searchers"
series, continuing the process of interviewing top researchers and discovering how they do
business.
Here the searchers are running their own research businesses, developing niches, locating clients,
and networking. Super Searchers Make It On Their Ownn is an intriguing, practical guide on the
industry of research and how researchers can make a business out of their pursuits.
Bold Women, Big Ideas
Kay Koplovitz & Peter Israel
Public Affairs
250 W. 57th St. #1321, NY, NY 10107
158648107X $26.00 1-877-782-1234
Women can learn how to play the entrepreneurial game for bigger stakes: the author went from
selling cable TV series to running her own major cable TV franchise, and in Bold Women, Big
Ideas
tells the aftermath of her venture. She learned some tough lessons on venture capitalists and
where
they choose to invest their money (with male business owners), creating her own venture capital
forum in the process, designed to help women develop networks to get the money they need.
Bold
Women, Big Ideas is packed with important business insights.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
1-800-250-5308
Two excellent guides will help budding business folks succeed. Renee GrantWilliams' Voice
Power
(0814471056, $17.95) tells how to apply positive vocal techniques to both business and personal
situations. From using silence as an exclamation and delivering persuasive sales pitches to
understanding which speeches make folks listen, this is packed with insights. Martha Finney's In
The
Face Of Uncertainty (0814471617, $21.95) interviews over twenty top leaders on the future
challenges of doing business in America. Major CEOs and Presidents from various sectors, from
nonprofits to government, provide insights on the future workforce and its special needs.
Always Think Big
Jim McIngvale, et.al.
Dearborn Publishing
155 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 606061719
0793153751 $22.00 1-800-621-9621
A Texas entrepreneur who produced the most productive singlesite retail furniture store in
America,
Jim McIngvale is justifably known as 'Mattress Mack'. By promising and delivering
extraordinary
service and thinking big about the future, McIngvale built his empire. Always Think Big
incorporates the basics of his approach for those who would think big in their own
businesses.
Micro Branding
T. Scott Gross
Leading Authorities Press
PR/PR Public Relations (publicity)
919 18th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006
0971007829 $24.95 1-202-783-0300
A "microbrand" is a product brand that is related to, or which sits atop the foundation of, a larger
national or global product brand name. Micro Branding: Build A Powerful Personal Band & Beat
Your Competition by microbrand expert T. Scott Gross is a straightforward, step-by-step, "how
to"
guide to building a profitable local or personal microbrand brand. How to manage and uphold the
good reputation of the newly established microbrand, the option of adopting a theme, training
employees, gems of advice and much more make Micro Branding a superbly presented and highly
recommended business reference. Scott Gross' basic message for the entrepreneur and corporate
manager is "Don't *try* to be the best brand in the world. Be the best brand for the world, and the
market will reward you richly." Reading Micro Branding will show you how to go about doing
just
that!
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
Midsummer
Anna Franklin
Llewellyn
Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
0738700525 $14.95
Midsummer is one of the Pagan festivals which celebrates a positive seasonal change, and this title
covers common midsummer seasonal rituals, from the Rite of the Oak King to Drawing Down the
Dawn. Recipes for herbs used in ritual celebrations blend with ritual instructions in this excellent
guide to creating a midsummer celebration.
Sunspot
Laurie Birnsteel
Cumberland House
431 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37211
1581822642 $9.95 1-888-439-2665
Sunspot: The Best Ever Astrological Guide To Your Dog by freelance writer Laurie Birnsteel is
an
enjoyable and original examination of the connection between astrology and the personalities of
beloved canine companions. Individual chapters are listed by sign, from Aries to Pisces, and each
zodiac constellation reflects certain mannerisms and behaviors that may well influence one's
faithful
dog. Sunspot is enthusiastically recommended reading for pet owners with an interest in astrology
and its influence on their canine companions.
Healing The Fisher King
Shelly Durrell
Art Tao Press
4405 SW 64 Court, Miami FL 33155-5931
0971076804 $38.95 1-305-663-0935
Healing The Fisher King: Spiritual Lessons With Parzival, Gump, The Grail, Tao, And Star Wars
by
Shelly Durrell is a metaphysical self-actualization book that traces beloved modern movies back to
their roots to the Arthurian legend of "Parzival," written by Wolfram von Eschenbach in the
twelfth
century. Durrell summarizing "Parzival" for those who have not read it, presenting the Hero's Life
as
a life journey worth striving for, offering meditations and psychological exercises, drawing
extensive
connections to film and proffering numerous full-color photographs of movies, classical artwork,
and more. Healing The Fisher King is an literate, complex, and personally rewarding metaphysical
journey that readers of all familiarity levels with metaphysics and popular culture references will
enjoy paging through from beginning to end.
Red Wheel/Weiser
Box 612, York Beach, ME 039100612
1-800-423-7087
John Matthews' Green Man: Spirit Of Nature (1590030192, $22.95) is a difficult set to easily
categorize: it's a gift book which blends a 64-page book with a crafted plaque depicting the Green
Man figure also known as Pan and Robin Hood. The book holds the history of the Green Man,
myths and legends that surround the figure, and over twenty images of the Green Man taken
across
cultures over time. Lisa McSherry's Virtual Pagan (1578632536, $14.95) provides a virtual map
for
getting online, creating a Pagan group, and keeping it vital. The basics of computer user, from
email
etiquette to building a cyber altar, are here to appeal to a mixed audience of beginners and those
with some experience who want to translate the computer world to a meaningful spiritual
environment.
New Page
Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1-800-227-3371
Two excellent new titles provide users of Tarot with practical guides and systems for using the
cards
to identify and follow life paths. William Lammey's Karmic Tarot (1564145433, $19.99) appears
in
its third updated edition to provide new details on a system for following a life course. This
concerns
a record of the underlying archetypal principles guiding world religions: from a definition of how
Karma is interpreted through Tarot to explanations of the cards themselves, this is packed detail.
Mary Greer's Tarot For Your Self (1564145883, $18.99) originally appeared in 1984 but
continues
to hold essential information for practitioners: this revised edition expands interpretations, revises
meanings for all the cards, and provides a new historybased appendix. It promises to be a lasting
classic for new audiences.
New World Library
14 Pameron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-800-972-6657
Five new titles from this publisher provides the best in New Age spirituality. Jose Stevens' Power
Path (1577312171, $14.95) provides keys to building a successful business and personal life
through
understanding the rules of power according to shamanic tradition. From philosophy and values to
the neutrality of power, this provides intriguing links between shamanic concepts and business.
Eckhart Toole's Power Of Now (1577312198, $17.95) comes live in a set of 52 inspiring cards
chosen by the spiritual teacher. Pick a card at random or on a daily basis: it is alleged those who
use
this deck regularly will emerge a changed person. Frank MacEowen's Mistfilled Path
(1577312112,
$14.95) draws links between Celtic history and studies and spirituality. Exiles and wanderers will
find this packed with examples of vision quests, personal searches for power, and insights on the
shapes and properties of the spiritual world. Joseph Campbell's Flight Of The Wild Gander
(1577312104, $20.00) provides selected essays by the author, which cover mythological
explorations from 1944-68. From myth symbols to temporal terms in spiritual thinking, this
provides
many intriguing insights. Shelly Brady's Ten Things I Learned From Bill Porter (1577312031,
$20.00) tells of a man born with cerebral palsy who was told he was unemployable. Instead of
accepting the label, he went out and made his living selling household products door to door. An
inspirational biography by a woman who was both employee and friend.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Tai Chi Secrets Of The Wu Style
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
YMAA
4354 Washington St., Boston, MA 02131
1886969175 $16.95 1-800-669-8892
Tai chi has, since ancient times, brought benefits in health and longevity to its practitioners. Tai
Chi
Secrets Of The Wu Style translates basic classic forms from the original Chinese and modifies
them
to make them more accessible to modern readers, blending insights for all tai chi styles with
commentaries and key points for using the classic Chinese teachings in modern styles.
The Computer Shelf
The Unofficial Guide To Ethical Hacking
Ankit Fadia
Premier Press
36 South Pennsylvania Street, Suite 610, Indianapolis, IN 46204
1931841721 $49.99 1-800-428-7267
Ankit Fadia's The Unofficial Guide To Ethical Hacking is written for those curious as to how
computer systems work and who abide by ethical guidelines, often searching out loopholes in
system
securities and then sending a note to system administrators warning them of the breech and what
can
be done to patch it. The valuable information in The Unofficial Guide To Ethical Hacking is also
meant for anyone responsible for data security in the ever-changing world of Internet and
computers, and packed from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and techniques for protecting one's
website or system from being maliciously brought down. Written for beginning to intermediate
level
programmers, individual chapters address how computer viruses work, the basics of Perl and C,
types of hostile scripts and applications, password-related problems and much more. Highly
recommended for computer users everywhere who have web pages other materials in need of
basic
cyber-protection, The Unofficial Guide To Ethical Hacking is as "user friendly" as it is
informative.
Enhydra XMLC Application Development
David Young
Sams Publishing
c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0672322110 $39.99 www.mcp.com
David Young's Enhydra XMLC Application Development presents XMLC development by first
outlining the advantages of XMLC and the Enhydra platform. Then Young introduces
progressively
more complex development scenarios using XMLC and illustrates each topic with working
examples. Enhydra XMLC Application Development is comprehensive, exceptionally well
organized, and an ideal instructional text and a useful, long term reference work. User Level:
Intermediate-Advanced, 450 pages.
The XP Files
Guy Hart-Davis
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2600 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
0072224010 $24.99 1-800-722-4726
Windows XP's amazing abilities are revealed by Guy Hart-Davis in The XP Files: Windows'
Hidden
Tools for Secure Sharing, Communication, and Collaboration. The XP Files reveals just how to
best
master and implement the full range of powerful, secure (and hidden) Internet communication
tools
within XP. Included are a wealth of "user friendly" tips on how to securely exchange music,
video,
or any type of file, conference via video or voice, make free calls to anyone in the world, and
protect
users' privacy. If you use Windows XP, then you can't do better than to have The XP Files within
arm's reach at all times! 336 pages.
JavaScript In Action
John E. Grayson & Jon Perry
Manning Publications Company
109 Vincent Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563
1930110316 $37.95 www.manning.com
Collaborative written by Java experts John Grayson and Jon Perry, JavaScript In Action begins
with
an elementary introduction to JavaScript and then progresses to cover all of the key features of
this
invaluable and popular programming language including flow control, functions, objects, regular
expressions, cookies, and conditional compilation. DHTML is explored in considerable and
accessible detail. Every element is introduced in an clear and easy narrative, and is summarized in
visually separate "browsables". Enhanced with annotated code samples, tables, "hedgehog
diagrams", and highlighted essential information, JavaScript In Action is an especially "user
friendly"
introduction and "how to" reference that will prove invaluable for the novice and the experienced
reader alike. JavaScript In Action is also available in an ebook formate available from the
Manning
Publications website at www.manning.com/grayson.
XML And Java: Developing Web Applications
Hiroshi Maruyama, et. al.
Addison Wesley
75 Arlington St, #300, Boston, MA 02116
0201770040 $44.99 www.aw.com/cseng
Now in its revised and expanded second edition, XML and Java: Developing Web Applications is
a
solid reference and superbly organized guidebook written specifically for computer and website
programmers. Individual chapters cogently address the basics of XML, parsing and serializing
XML
documents, using SAX, security issues, data binding, Schema languages, and much more.
Instances
of sample code help flesh out the principles taught step-by-step in this most instructive text. An
accompanying CD-ROM contains sample programs ready to run, along with trial versions of
WebSphere and DB2. XML and Java: Developing Web Applications is a very highly
recommended
resource and reference for web programmers at all skill and experience levels.
Inside LightWave 7
Dan Ablan
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0735711348 $59.99 www.newriders.com
With Inside LightWave 7, award-winning animator and LightWave author Dan Ablan, presents a
superbly organized and invaluable "how to" instructional reference manual that will prove to be an
invaluable, long term resource, especially for the novice user. Inside LightWave 7 has been
written
to anyone quickly up-to-speed and enhance their productivity with NewTek's LightWave 3D
software version 7.0. Packed from cover to cover with authoritative and accessible information,
Inside LightWave 7 provides clear, step-by-step tutorials, and a wealth of helpful tips from
beginning to end. Perhaps the single most comprehensive instructional text available on NewTek's
latest technology, Inside LightWave 7 deftly teaches how to enhance the skill set and to utilize all
of
LightWave's numerous functions. Inside LightWave 7 is enhanced with the inclusion of a
CD-ROM
with working demo of LW 7. 1200 pages.
The Complete Guide To Digital Graphic Design
Bob Gordon & Maggie Gordon
Watson-Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823007839 $35.00 watsonguptill.com
Bob and Maggie Gordon's The Complete Guide To Digital Graphic Design is a profusely
illustrated
"how to" guide filled cover to cover with full color photographs of computer art and detailed,
practical instructions for creating similar wonders in the comfort of one's own study. Designing
specifically for print, advertising, packaging, signage, exhibition, the Internet, or multimedia are
all
covered in this superbly presented instructional book for computer artists of all skill and
experience
levels.
The Bryce 5 Handbook
Shamms Mortier
Charles River Media
20 Downer Avenue, Suite 3, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
1584502177 $49.95 charlesriver.com
The Bryce 5 Handbook by Shamms Mortier by computer graphics expert Shamms Mortier is a
superbly presented and written guide to using Corel's Bryce 5 program for the creation of
marvelous, three-dimensional graphics in games, animation, movies, and more. Individual chapters
accessibly address the basics of Bryce, terrain models and objects, deep texture, infinite planes,
lights, object animation and much more. Screenshots, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions
make The Bryce 5 Handbook a first-rate and highly recommended resource for any computer
programmer using Bryce. An accompanying CD-ROM features demo versions of several
applications, tutorial project files, and color images from the book.
Web Design Tools And Techniques
Peter Kentie
Peachpit Press, Inc.
1249 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
0201717123 $39.99 1-800-283-9444
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Web Design Tools And Techniques by Peter
Kentie (author of the monthly "DTP Maserclass" column in Macworld Nederland) is a
comprehensive, "user friendly" guide to all aspects of effective web designs. The relevant subjects
covered in accessible detail include creating a storyboard or diagram structure; designing effective
navigation systems; implementing effective user testing within the limiting constraints of a budget;
applying cutting edge methods without alienating visitors; minimizing user wait times (this alone
is
worth the entire cost of this outstanding reference); and utilizing site statistics as web design
planning data. If you want your website to provide superior content, structure design, visual
appeal,
enhanced with invisible technology and visitor ease-of-use, then read and study Peter Kentie's
Web
Design Tools And Techniques!
The Artbook Shelf
The "Lost" Treasures Of Louis Comfort Tiffany
Hugh F. McKean
Schiffer Publishing
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
0764315471 $49.95 schifferbooks.com
The "Lost" Treasures of Louis Comfort Tiffany is a dazzling artbook showcasing paintings,
jewelry,
glass windows, and many more wondrous works of the Tiffany studios in vibrant full color. Out
of
print for many years, this superbly presented Schiffer Publishing edition is a much appreciated
contribution for contemporary readers with its more tan 200 color plates showcasing windows,
paintings, lamps, vases as true and enduring works of fine art. The extensive and informative text
evaluates Tiffany's art in personal as well as aesthetic and humanistic terms. A "must" for readers
who admire the beauty of Tiffany creations, The "Lost" Treasures Of Louis Comfort Tiffany is a
welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community
library reference collections.
How To Draw Spectacular Reptiles
Earl R. Phelps
Phelps Publishing
P.O. Box 22401, Cleveland, Ohio 44122
1887627057 $19.95 phelpspublishing.com
How To Draw Spectacular Reptiles by Earl R. Phelps is an elementary instruction book for
creating
realistic sketches of everything from sea snakes, panther chameleons, and rhinocerous iguanas, to
Komodo Dragons, Snakeneck Turtles, and the American Alligator. Each reptile species comes
with
a paragraph of basic information about its habitat and ecology, a sample drawing, and creatively
offered unfinished drawings that reduce the reptile's basic form to its simplest shapes and lets
budding artists extrapolate from there. Detailed instructions for basic drawing skills are not
included
in How To Draw Spectacular Reptiles, which presumes the artist's familiarity with basic
techniques
and guidelines. An excellent workbook and training primer for budding artists of beginning to
intermediate skill. Also highly recommended from Phelps Publishing are How To Draw
Multicultural
Supercharacters (1887627049, $18.95); and How To Draw Supercharacters And Supermonsters
(1887627030, $15.95).
The Christian Studies Shelf
Erich Przywara, S. J.
Thomas F. O'Meara, O.P.
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0268027633 $35.00 undpress.nd.edu
Erich Przywara, S. J.: His Theology And His World by Thomas F. O'Meara, O.P. (William K.
Warren Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame) is a comprehensive account of the life
and philosophical theology of the German Jesuit Erich Przywara (1889-1972), who helped
introduce
the writings of John Henry Cardinal Newman into Germany, applied the phenomenologies of
Edmund Husserl and Max Scheler, and created a solidly theological interpretation of the "Spiritual
Exercises" of Ignatius Loyola, among many other intellectual discourses and achievements. A
superb
researched and deftly written volume that concentrates the life's work of a remarkable thinker and
devout Catholic, Erich Przywara, S. J.: His Theology And His Word is highly recommended for
religious studies supplemental reading lists.
The Survival Guide For Christians On Campus
Tony Campolo & William Willimon
Howard Publishing Company
3117 No. 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291
1582292361 $14.99 1-800-858-4109
Written especially for college-age Christian young adults, The Survival Guide For Christians On
Campus by Tony Campolo (Founder, Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education)
and
William Willimon (Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Christian Ministry, Duke University)
deftly
explains how to keep religious faith a central priority in spite of the strenuous demands of secular
college studies. Individual chapters address such topics as close reading the bible, better
understanding of sermons, evangelization as the simple and open spreading of God's good news,
Pentecostalism ("Don't fear encounters with Christians who seem to be different from you"), and
the
hot-button issue of sex. The Survival Guide For Christians On Campus is recommended as a
powerful message for modern, university based Christians seeking to better understand and
exemplify their faith in an academic setting.
And God Spoke
Christopher Bryan
Cowley Publications
907 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
1561012017 $11.95 1-800-225-1534
And God Spoke: The Authority Of The Bible For The Church Today by Christopher Bryan (C. K.
Benedict Professor of New Testament at the School of Theology, University of the South) is a
serious, yet highly accessible study of how the Bible is to be interpreted in today's modern world.
Viewing the Bible as revelation, canon, authoritative and the Word of God, and applying its
studied
wisdom to making tough choices, And God Spoke is a profound and highly recommended
theological wake-up call vividly summoning the reader's attention to the textual core of Christian
holy belief.
Arius
Rowan Williams
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
255 Jefferson Ave., S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
0802849695 $24.00 www.eerdmans.com
Now in a newly revised edition with an updated appendix, Arius: Heresy & Tradition by Rowan
Williams (Archbishop of Wales) is a thoughtful, scholarly discussion of Arianism, which has been
labeled "archetypal Christian heresy" because it denies the traditional views of Christ's divinity.
This
is a scholarly but highly accessible study of Arius himself, presenting him as a theological
conservative who sought to unite the Bible's teachings with philosophical ideals outside the norm.
A
welcome and highly recommended contribution to religious studies shelves, Arius: Heresy &
Tradition is also a fascinating review of the very definition of heresy.
A Place For Miracles
Michael C. Blackwell
Parkway Publishers
P.O. Box 3678, Boone, NC 28607
1887905502 $19.95 www.bchfamily.org
A Place For Miracles: Baptist Children's Homes Of North Carolina by Baptist minister Michael C.
Blackwell is a remarkable illustrated history and showcase for the Baptist Children's Homes of
North
Carolina, an institution that began in 1885 as an orphanage and grew with the times to become the
family-central and child-focused social service that it is today. Interviews with alumni of the
Baptist
Children's Homes, stories of its evolution throughout the century and beyond, black-and-white
photographs, and the depths of human caring make A Place For Miracles a heartwarming and
uplifting saga, and highly recommended reading for those concerned with child welfare issues
from a
Christian perspective.
Jesus: His Walk, His Talk, His Vision
Sallye Taylor
Unity Books
1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001
0871598752 $17.95 1-800-669-0282
In Jesus: His Walk, His Talk, His Vision, The Reverend Sallye Taylor (Chairperson, Biblical
Studies
and Skills of the Unity School for Religious Studies) gives her listeners an riveting introduction to
the historical setting into which Jesus entered the world and delivered his mission. An articulate,
authoritative, accurate, and highly entertaining presentation portrays the social atmosphere of the
times (including the peasantry, the puritanical Jewish elite, and the patriarchal tradition), and then
reveals how Jesus approached all three sections of Judaic society with a freshness and charisma
that
gave hope to some and threatened the privileged status quo of others. Jesus: His Walk, His Talk,
His
Vision is also available in a CD format (087159886-8, $19.95).
Before God's Wrath
H. L. Nigro
Strong Tower Publishing
P.O. Box 11412, Lancaster, PA 17605
http://www.strongtowerpublishing.com
0970433018 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a new revised and expanded edition, Before God's Wrath: The Bible's Answer To The
Timing Of The Rapture articulately presents author Heidi Nigro's unyielding belief that Jesus
Christ
will return to Earth is what is termed "The Rapture", reuniting the Christian Church after the
coming
of the Antichrist, and after the a worldwide "Tribulation", yet before the Wrath of God inundates
the
entire human race. In this powerful and well thought out theological essay, Nigro draws from
scripture
and is forthright in her theological presentation. Before God's Wrath is a most intriguing read and
worthy of reading by students of the "End Times" literature.
The Story Of Paul The Apostle
Vision Video
PO Box 540, Worcester, PA 19490-0540
1563645688 $19.99 1-800-523-0226
Saul Of Tarsus was a powerful, articulate, implacable enemy of Jesus and his followers. He was a
man dedicated to determined to stop the spread of the Christian message by any and all means
possible. Then he had an encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus which utterly altered his
destiny, life's mission, and even his name. This was an encounter that not only changed the newly
renamed Paul, but irrevocably altered the course of history itself. The Story Of Paul The
Apostle is a beautifully produced, 70 minute, full color documentary that takes us from Paul's
education in Jerusalem under the Rabbi Gamaliel, to his founding of Christian communities
throughout the Mediterranean, to his ultimate martyrdom in Rome. The Story Of Paul The
Apostle
is highly recommended and welcome viewing.
Come To The Banquet
Tim Muldoon
Sheed & Ward
7373 South Lovers Lane Road, Franklin, WI 53132
1580511198 $17.95 1-800-266-5564
Come To The Banquet: Nourishing Our Spiritual Hunger by Tim Muldoon (Chair of the
Department
of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Theology at Mount Aloysius College, Cresson,
Pennsylvania)
is a persuasive affirmation of the hungry void in humanity that is filled by faith in God and Jesus
Christ. With emphasis on the communal ties of spirituality, Come To The Banquet is written in
simple, direct, accessible language appropriate for readers of all backgrounds. No prior study of
Christian theology is required. Come To The Banquet is warmly recommended as a gentle,
superbly
crafted introduction to the depth and ties of spiritual faith.
Angels & All Children
Walter Wangerin, Jr., et al.
Tim Ladwig, illustrator
Randy Courts, music
Augsburg Publishers
Box 1209, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209
0806637129 $18.99 1-800-426-0115
Impressively illustrated by Tim Ladwig, Angels & All Children: A Nativity Story In Words,
Music,
And Art is a beautiful full color picturebook about the birth of Jesus Christ. Angels bring the
joyous
news of the Holy Spirit's blessing to Mary, soon to be the Mother of Christ, and love and
celebration
abound in this gentle, wondrous, gorgeously presented book. Written by Walter Wangerin, the
text
is of an intermediate reading level, and an accompanying dramatic audio CD features happy songs
by
Randy Courts in a deeply spiritual story about the true meaning of Christmas. Angels & All
Children
would make a prized addition to any family, Sunday School, or parochial school children's book
collection.
The Amazing Beginning Of You
Matt Jacobson & Lisa Jacobson, authors
Jared Lee, illustrator
Zonderkidz
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49530
0310702178 $12.99 zonderkidz.com
The Amazing Beginning Of You is a straightforward introduction to the young reader about the
miracles of conception, pregnancy, and birth from a Christian perspective. Color photographs
reveal
the incredible process of maturing from a zygote to a baby about to be born. The act of
insemination
(and human sexuality per se), is not explained or detailed in The Amazing Beginning Of You,
which
only briefly alludes to the role of the father in providing sperm. The focus is on presenting the
creation of human life as a wonder granted by God. The Amazing Beginning Of You is an
excellent
and recommended book for Christian parents to answer the question: "Where do babies come
from?"
The International History Shelf
A Short History Of the World
Geoffrey Blainey
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1566634210 $27.50 www.amazon.com
Short History Of the World is anything but short, despite its title: well over four hundred pages
covers world history for the last four million years, from pre-African roots to modern times.
Considering the expanse of time covered, however, Short History Of the World could well be an
abbreviated modern history, highlighting the major moments in human events and providing a
lively
coverage of facts.
Champagne & Silver Buckles
Joseph Robins
Lilliput Press/Dufour Editions
Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
1901866580 $22.95 1-610-458-5005
Champagne & Silver Buckles: The Viceregal Court At Dublin Castle 1700-1922 by lecturer and
social historian Joseph Robins is a serious and fascinating study spanning two centuries of social
and
ceremonial life at the Irish court. Thoroughly researched and drawn from a wealth of primary
sources ranging from diaries and newspapers to genealogical and domestic records, Champagne &
Silver Buckles is a fascinating, informative, very highly recommended glimpse into the upper-crust
side of Irish history and a welcome, invaluable contribution to Irish History supplemental reading
lists and academic reference collections.
The Empire Of The St. Lawrence
Donald Creighton
University of Toronto Press
2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150
0802084184 $24.95 1-800-565-9523
Enhanced with a new introduction by Christopher Moore, this University of Toronto Press trade
paperback edition of The Empire Of The St. Lawrence: A Study Of Commerce And Politics by
the
late Donald Creighton (1902-1979) reintroduces to a modern readership a truly scholarly work
addressing the rise and fall of a Canadian trading empire from 1763 to 1850. Individual chapters
address major historical events and their repercussions in the region of the lower lakes, the
conflict
between commerce and agriculture, and much more. Organized into three principal sections (The
First Unity of the St. Lawrence; Transition in the Region of the Lower Lakes; The Struggle for
the
Second Commercial Empire), and enhanced with "Bibliographical Note" and "Notes" sections,
The
Empire Of The St. Lawrence is a meticulously researched, college-level source book, that
continues
to be recommended for academic reference collections as a definitive and seminal work.
Writing The Siege Of Leningrad
Cynthia Simmons & Nina Perlina
University of Pittsburgh Press
Eureka Building, 5th floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
082294183X $29.00 1-800-666-2211
Collaboratively edited by Cynthia Simmons (Associate Professor of Slavic Studies, Boston
College)
and Nina Perlina (Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Indiana University - and herself
a
child survivor of the Siege of Leningrad), Writing The Siege Of Leningrad: Women's Diaries,
Memoirs, And Documentary Prose is an impressive compilation of writings by Russian women
who
struggled and suffered during Siege of Leningrad by German and Finnish troops during World
War
II. Focusing on the civilian experience from the women's perspective, experiences which ranged
from replacing the men who died in industrial labor, to somehow keeping families together, and
weathering immense casualties due to bloodshed, starvation and a bitter winter, Writing The Siege
Of Leningrad is an profoundly important, deeply moving, insightful collection of human
experience
and a strongly recommended addition to Russian History, European Studies, and Women's
Studies
supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Murder at Yaquina Head
Ron Lovell
Sunstone Press
PO Box 2321, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2321
0865343454 $22.95 1-800-243-5644
Set on the windswept Oregon coast and capably written by Oregon resident Ron Lovell, Murder
At
Yaquina Head is the riveting story of a journalism professor Thomas Martindale, a man who
becomes drawn into a tangle of deceit and death when his friend's life is endangered and he
discovers
a murdered body. Wry, thoughtful, moody, and structured around a secret that reaches back to
the
era of World War II, Murder At Yaquina Head is a 183 page, gripping mystery which is highly
recommended reading for mystery buffs and would make a welcome and appreciated addition to
any
community library Mystery/Suspense collection.
The Shooting Gallery
Joseph Trigoboff
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1585745472 $19.95 1-800-836-0510
Alvin Yablonsky is a New York detective assigned to investigate the murder of a Skinny
McPherson, a reporter for "The Village Guardian", a left-wing newspaper with strong
connections
to the Big Apple's elite of among the literary set and their judicial allies. Yablonsky runs afoul of
the
corrupt "powers that be" in the drug infested East Village neighbor. It takes a tough minded,
quick
thinking, street savvy cop like Yablonsky to go where he must go and do what needs to be done
to
identify and then bring the guilty to what justice can be done under the circumstances. The
Shooting
Gallery confirms Joseph Trigoboff's as a tightly disciplined mystery writer who plays hard but fair
with his readers and his characters. Also highly recommended is Trigoboff's earlier Detective
Alvin
Yablonsky novel The Bone Orchard.
Berkley Prime Crime
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Rosemary Stevens' Tainted Snuff Box (18441-2, $6.99) is set in Regency England and tells of
Beau
Brummell, guest to the king, and a food taster's sudden death. It's up to Beau to solve the crime.
Donna Andrews' You've Got Murder (18191-X, $21.95) provides a wise female PI who is
actually
an artificial intelligence. When she begins to investigate her creator/friend's disappearance,
cybersleuthing takes a new turn in this intriguing story. Earlene Fowler's Steps To The Altar
(18349-1, $22.95) provides a Benni Harper mystery in which the folk art expert digs up new clues
to an unsolved murder. A woman's innocence or guilt may rest on her analysis of some old trunks.
All provide refreshingly different twists of plot.
A Valley To Die For
Radine Trees Nehring
St. Kitts Press
PO Box 8173, Wichita, KS 67208
0966187997 $14.00 1-888-705-4887
After her husband Amos McCrite dies in a hunting accident, Carrie decides to realize their mutual
dream of retiring to a home in the Ozark mountains. There she hopes to prove herself to be a
capable woman who can take care of her self. Carrie meets her new neighbor JoAnne Harrington
--
a very independently minded woman in her own right. When a stone quarry threatens to turn part
of
the valley into little more than heaps of gravel, the two women and their neighbors band together
to
prevent it. That's when someone murders JoAnne. Carrie feels compelled to uncover and bring to
justice whoever is responsible. That's when another of her new neighbors, retired Kansas City
Police
Major Henry King, warns her that she, and not JoAnne, might have been the killer's real target.
And
that's when Carrie will find out in earnest whether or not she's truly a capable woman who can
survive. A Valley To Die For is a smoothly written novel that grips the reader's attention from
first
page to last, and documents Radine Trees Nehring as a mystery writer whose imagination and
talent
will win her a large and dedicated readership.
The Musicbook Shelf
Russian Folk Songs
Vadim Prokhorov
Scarecrow Press
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0810841274 $39.50 1-800-462-6420
Russian Folk Songs: Musical Genres And History by composer, concert pianist and choral
conductor Vadim Prokhorov (who is also an editor for Musica Russicia Inc.), is a scholarly,
college-level analysis written to introduce educators in particular to the diversity and rich cultural
lore of Russian folk music. The history of Russian folks songs are discussed at length, as well as
detailed musical analysis, and sample songs in full musical notation, presented both in the original
Russian and translated into English. Russian Folk Songs is a superbly presented study and deftly
written academic reference to a grand, ethnic, and enduring musical tradition.
The Green Book Of Songs By Subject
Jeff Green
Professional Desk References, Inc.
5543 Edmondson Pike, #183, Nashville, Tennessee 37211-5808
0939735105 $79.95 1-888-335-7664
Now in an updated and expanded fifth edition with over 14,000 songs added (and featuring over
35,000 songs overall), The Green Book Of Songs By Subject is a comprehensive and very
strongly
recommended, "user friendly" reference for looking up popular songs by subject. Basic topics
such
as Freedom, Rivers, specific states and cities, etc. are listed in alphabetical order; each listing is
followed by appropriate song entries arranged by title. An especially excellent book for tracking
down the titles of popular as well as obscure songs, The Green Book Of
Songs By Subject is a core addition to the reference shelves of academic music history reference
collections, and would prove invaluable in the personal reference libraries of professional
musicians,
DJ's or music-writers who can't afford to waste time struggling to remember (or needing to track
down) a given tune.
Blues Traveling
Steve Cheseborough
University Press of Mississippi
3825 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
1578062322 $18.00 1-800-737-7788
Blues Traveling: The Holy Sites Of Delta Blues by Steve Cheseborough (an independent music
scholar and a performer of blues music) showcases the contributions of John Hurt, Jimmie
Rodgers,
Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Fred McDowel, Howlin's Wolf, B. B. King, Little Milton, Elvis
Presley, Bobby Rush, Junior Kimbrough, R. L. Burnside and other notables essential to a proper
understanding and appreciation of this authentically American music tradition. Blues Traveling is
a
literary and historical excursion through the Mississippi delta taking the reader on a kind of
pilgrimage to juke joints and churches, birthplaces and graveyards, dusty roads and levees, where
down-home blues music was born, nourished, and evolved. Blues Traveling is a unique guidebook
enhanced with photographs, maps, easy-to-follow directions. If you are a fan of the blues and will
be
finding yourself in the delta country, the begin your trip planning by a serious perusal of Steve
Cheseborough's Blues Traveling!
Acoustic Guitar Styles
Larry Sandberg
Routledge
29 West 35th Street, NY, NY 10001
0415937272 $24.95 www.routledge.com
Acoustic Guitar Styles For Beginning And Intermediate Guitarists by guitar authority and
instructor
Larry Sandberg is a very fine self-teaching guide featuring essential instructions as to basic
chords,
picking and plucking patterns, using alternating bass notes, and a variety of guitar styles such as
melodic finger picking and country blues. Practice pieces (all of which are real songs) offer
exercises
galore to hone one's skill. A finely rendered audio CD enhanced with this staunch and useful tool
for
student musicians of the acoustic guitar.
50 Years Of The Gibson Les Paul
Tony Bacon
Backbeat Books
600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
0879307110 $22.95 backbeatbooks.com
50 Years Of The Gibson Les Paul by music author and guitar expert Tony Bacon is a superbly
presented and succinct history of a classic model of electronic guitar invented by the legendary
Les
Paul and which was originally launched in 1952, going on to be favored by grand musicians
throughout the last half century. Photographs enhance and illustrate this landmark presentation of
the Gibson Les Paul's creation, and its prevalence in every decade to the modern day. A detailed,
informative, highly readable and welcome presentation, 50 Years Of The Gibson Les Paul is
especially recommended for the legions of Les Paul fans and electric guitar enthusiasts.
Practicing For Young Musicians
Harvey R. Snitkin, Ph.D.
HMS Publications
P.O. Box 524, Niantic, CT 06357
1888732008 $14.95 1-888-739-3187
Harvey R. Snitkin is a musician, music educator, and a voting member of the National Academy
of
Recording Arts and Sciences for the Grammy Awards. Now in his newly revised and significantly
expanded edition of Practicing For Young Musicians: You Are Your Own Teacher, Snitkin
provides
a new generation of aspiring young musicians a superbly presented, "user friendly" guide to
self-directed musical study. Basic teaching tips, simple exercises, and sound advice for budding
musicians of all skill levels fill this motivational book which is very highly recommended for young
people wanting better their own musical skills. Also highly recommended for the serious music
student and the dedicated performer is Harvey Snitkin's companion book: Practice Planner: A
Journal Of Goals And Progress (1888732105, $12.95).
Digitopia Blues
John Sobol
Banff Centre Press
Box 1020, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB Canada T1L 1H5
0920159893 $17.95 banffcentre.ca/press/
Digitopia Blues: Race, Technology, And The American Voice is a meaningful, narrative-style
look
at the history of oral culture in North America, especially that of music and poetry. Surveying
music's effect from Napster and digital media to rap, blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, and how the new
information era offers previously unheard-of possibilities especially to people of color, Digitopia
Blues is a cutting edge, highly recommended look at an American popular culture of the
future.
Rock 'n' Roll Trivia
Michael Harling
Greystone Books
c/o Douglas & McIntyre
201-2323 Quebeck Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 4S7
1550549030 $6.95 1-800-367-9692
Michael Harling's Rock 'n' Roll Trivia is a fun, multiple-choice trivia quiz book about some of the
most celebrated rock-'n'-roll musicians, from Elvis Presley and The Beatles to The Rolling Stones,
Bob Dylan, Madonna, U2, Bruce Springsteen and more. Divided into categories that cover the
rock
of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's, as well as songwriters and women in rock music, Rock 'n' Roll
Trivia
is an engaging book to page through for parties and bar bets, as a supplement to trivial pursuit
games, or just a simple, leisurely self-test of how much rock music trivia you really know!
The Travel Shelf
Ulysses Press
Box 3440, Berkeley, CA 94703
$18.95 Each 1-800-377-2542
Two newly updated editions of the Ulysses Press classic "Hidden Guides" series to
off-the-beaten-path vacation spots are recommended picks. Eric Lucas' Hidden Pacific Northwest
(1569752834) covers lodging, hiking, dining and outdoors opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.
Chapters pack in recommendations and include web sites for easy information. Susan Farewell's
Hidden New England (1569752850) surveys selected establishments in New England, from
historic
colonial haunts to country roads known for Fall foliage expeditions. Both will prove appealing as
travel planners and takealong totes.
Yellowstone Treasures
Janet Chapple
Granite Peak Publications
PO Box 603120, Providence, RI 02906
http://www.yellowstonetreasures.com
0970687303 $19.95 1-401-724-0435
Janet Chapple's Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion To The National Park
(together
with its companion website www.yellowstonetreasure.com) is the quintessential guide to the
oldest
national park in America. The second largest national park (after Death Valley), it is also the most
varied park in the continental United States. This impressive and comprehensive guide showcases
all
the places of interest to be found along Yellowstone's 350 miles of park roads. Information is
provided on the geological and historical background of the area, including geyser basins,
wildlife-viewing spots, waterfalls, and unique vistas. The supplemental website provides practical
advice on trip planning, descriptions of the seasons, and up-to-date information on hot springs,
striped mountains, and even alpine wildflowers. If you are planning a visit, then begin with a
careful
reading of Yellowstone Treasures and checking out its remarkable and "user friendly"
website.
Southern California
Peter Massey & Jeanne Wilson
Swagman Publishing Inc.
PO Box 519, Castle Rock, CO 80104
1930193041 $34.95 1-800-660-5107
The latest volume in Swagman Publishing's impressive "Backcountry Adventures" series, Peter
Massey and Jeanne Wilson's Southern California truly lives up to its subtitle description as being
the
ultimate guide to the backcountry for anyone with a sport utility vehicle. Detailed information and
directions are provided for over 2,970 miles of SUV trails throughout southern California's
backcountry, along with relevant instruction on how to enjoy off road experiences with minimal
environmental impact travel. Step-by-step route directions for 153 scenic drives (rated from easy
to
challenging), range from the mountain regions of Big Sur through the Mojave Desert, and Death
Valley. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of photos of frontier towns, historic mining operations,
old railroad routes, wildflowers, and native animals, Southern California also offers engaging
accounts of Spanish missionaries, eager prospectors, and more. An ideal trip planning resource,
Southern California is also highly recommended for campers, anglers, hikers, mountain bikers,
snowmobilers, wildlife enthusiasts, amateur prospectors, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
Philadelphia's Outdoor Art
Roslyn F. Brenner
Camino Books
Box 59026, Philadelphia, PA 19102
0940159724 $14.95 caminobooks.com
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Philadelphia's Outdoor Art: A Walking Tour by
Philadelphia native Rosleyn Brenner is a showcase of 66 outdoor sculptures that lend personality,
charm, and even emotion to the busy cityscape of the Pennsylvanian metropolis. Each spotlight
features a black-and-white photograph of the art and a one- page history of how the art was
created,
as well as who or what it represents. Enjoyable for armchair travelers, and offering detailed
addresses for on-site Philadelphia tourists who want to personally see these great works,
Philadelphia's Outdoor Art is a fun, economical guide which especially recommended for outdoor
art
and sculpture enthusiasts.
Patagonia
Dick Lutz
Dimi Press
3820 Oak Hollow Lane SE, Salem, OR 973024774
0931625386 $18.95
Where is Patagonia? Dick Lutz provides an engaging and informative account of his trip to
Patagonia and experiences of wildlife, history, and its present issues. Intended for a popular
audience
of readers interested in geography and travel, Patagonia will also reach those who appreciate
history
and scholarship, blending a travelogue with extensive details of the region's background.
Hip Hotels Italy
Herbert Ypma
Thames & Hudson
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0500283478 $29.95 1-800-233-4830
Hip Hotels Italy joins others in the lauded Thames & Hudson "Hip" series that blends a travel
guide
with a design resource, focusing on the biggest names in architecture and interior design. Notable
establishments in Italy which include olive mills, caves, abbeys and even fishing huts show how all
types of architecture can be transformed and renovated for tourism. The color photos are
splendid.
AMC River Guides
Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Five Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108-1490
$14.95 each www.outdoors.org
Now in updated third editions, two of AMC's classic river guides are available for those seeking
memorable outdoor river adventure on the river systems of New Hampshire, Vermont, and
Maine.
AMC River Guide: New Hampshire/Vermont (1878239961, 320 pages) and AMC River Guide:
Maine (1929173148, 384 pages) are packed from cover to cover with comprehensive, detailed,
"user friendly" information that makes river selection and trip planning related to more than 6,000
miles of river easy, quick, and reliable. Both of these guides are highly recommended, especially
for
canoeists, kayakers, rafters, anglers, and outdoor campers.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Building Blocks For Performance
Bobbie Anderson with Tracy Libby
Alpine Publications
P.O. Box 7027, Loveland, CO 80537
1577790375 $19.95 1-800-777-7257
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, Building Blocks For Performance: Give Your
Puppy
A Head Start For Competition is a superb guide for training performance dogs from puppyhood.
The proven techniques of experienced dog trainer and handler Bobbie Anderson, especially
applied
to puppies from eight weeks to five months in age, make for a direct, simple, step-by-step guide
to
raising an obedient, show-quality dog. From the cardinal rule of considering "every moment spent
with your puppy as a training session" to making training fun, applying praise, and the importance
of
understanding a puppy's natural characteristics and personality, Building Blocks For Performance
is
a first-rate guide for dog handlers of all experience levels.
Retriever Puppy Training
Clarice Rutherford & Cherylon Loveland
Alpine Publications
P.O. Box 7027, Loveland, CO 80537
0931866383 $11.95 1-800-777-7257
Retriever Puppy Training: The Right Start For Hunting by canine training experts Clarice
Rutherford and Cherylon Loveland is a superbly organized and presented instructional guide to
the
art and science of training a hunting dog. From selecting the right puppy, to identifying and
working
with your puppy's personality traits, to solidly adhering to a chosen training program, Retriever
Puppy Training is an excellent, concise, no-nonsense, "user friendly" reference to helping a young,
eager-to-please puppy become the best hunting dog it can be.
Living in Shadows
Ann K. Fisher
Amythyst Publishing
2527 Arthur St., Los Angeles, CA 90065
1931395004 $14.95 amythystpub.com
Arising from her lifelong commitment and efforts to helping all types of animals, Ann K. Fisher
has
written Living In Shadows: How To Help The Stray Cat In Your Life (Without Adding To The
Problem) is a straightforward, informed and informative introductory guide to feeding and caring
for
stray cats without attracting other animals, how to humanely trap feral cats for spaying or
neutering,
orphan kitten care, and gradually taming feral cats for domestic relationships. A practical, useful
guide for cat lovers of all ages and circumstances, Living in Shadows is very highly recommended
reading and an invaluable addition to community libraries and animal shelter reference
collections.
The Professional's Book Of Koi
Anmarie Barrie
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
Third & Union Avenues, Neptune City, NJ 07753
0866225285 $17.95 1-800-631-2188
Compiled by Koi expert Anmaire Barrie, The Professional's Book Of Koi is a superbly presented
full-color guide to the art of raising colorful Japanese carp. Over 150 photographs
and drawings illustrate an informative and seminal volume that is as practical as it is fascinating.
Individual chapters address proper aeration and filtration of Koi ponds, steps to ensure proper
nutrition and health, koi breeding and exhibitions, and much more. The Professional's Book Of
Koi
is a truly first-class reference for anyone with an interest in learning about and raising koi.
Neotropical Treeboas
Robert W. Henderson
Krieger Publishing Company
Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
http://www.krieger-publishing.com
1575240386 $44.50 www.amazon.com
Written by Robert W. Henderson (Curator of Herpetology at the Milwaukee Public Museum),
Neotropical Treeboas: Natural History Of The Corallus Hortulanus Complex is an informative,
fascinating, detailed study of the four species of treeboas known to exist: Corallus cookii on St.
Vincent, C. grenadensis on the Grenada Bank, C. hortulanus in Amazonia, the Guianas, and
Brazil's
Atlantic forest, and C. ruschenbergerii from southern Central America and northern South
America.
The latest knowledge about the natural history and ecology of these fascinating snakes is offered,
in
this descriptive and extensive text illustrated in black-and-white with an inset section of 32
gorgeous
color photographs. A scholarly and exhaustively researched book, Neotropical Treeboas is very
highly recommended reading for anyone with a serious interest in herpetology.
Hancock House Encyclopedia Of Estrildid Finches
Matthew M. Vriends, Ph.D.
Tanya M. Heming-Vriends
Hancock House Publishers
1431 Harrison Ave., Blaine, WA 98230
0888394934 $60.00 1-800-938-1114
Hancock House Encyclopedia Of Estrildid Finches by ornithology expert Matthew M. Vriends
and
his daughter Tanya, is a comprehensive presentation of virtually everything there is to know about
finches, from commonplace pet birds to exotic wild species. An insert section of color
photographs
showcases an amazing variety of finches with colorful plumage. The text is illustrated with
black-and-white drawings, and contains a wealth of species-specific information as well as
scientific,
biological and ecological background of finches. A grand reference for finch owners and bird
lovers
everywhere, the Hancock House Encyclopedia Of Estrildid Finches is a welcome and invaluable
addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library ornithology reference
collections.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Your Family Health History
Paula Packwood
Outcomes Plus
1209 Manhattan Avenue, #115, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
0970718527 $18.95 1-310-546-4171
Your Family Health History by health care professional Paula Packwood is a useful, practical,
detailed guide to compiling one's family health history. Most of Your Family Health History is
devoted to offering simple forms anyone can fill out and use to request or summarize information.
Your Family Health History is a highly recommended, hands-on guide perfectly designed for
effectively going about an invaluable information gathering and recording process that could
potentially save the lives of loved ones.
Mind, Body, And Soul
Nancy Hassett Dahm
Taylor Hill Publishing
734 Franklin Avenue, PMB 150, Garden City, New York 11530-4525
0970290403 $27.95 cancerbook.com
Mind, Body, And Soul: A Guide To Living With Cancer by Nancy Hassett Dahm (a registered
nurse
specializing in cancer care) is a solid, practical, and emotional sensitive self-help guide for people
and their loved ones who find themselves living and dealing with the condition and consequences
of
cancer. From useful, detailed information on treatment symptoms and pain management
techniques,
to the hope offered by great philosophers for spiritual strength, Mind, Body, And Soul is a
holistic,
informative, powerful, and very strongly recommended presentation.
Where Have My Eyebrows Gone?
Maureen McCutcheon
Delmar/Thomson Learning
P.O. Box 15015, Albany, NY 12212-5015
0766839346 $16.95 www.Delmar.com
Where Have My Eyebrows Gone? One Woman's Personal Experience With Chemotherapy is the
personal and engaging testimony of Maureen McCutcheon, a breast cancer survivor who endured
the challenges of mastectomy and chemotherapy. Individual chapters address the trials of hair
loss,
dry/sore mouth, the importance of maintaining relationships, balancing the option of surgery, and
much more. Offering an informative and moving perspective, Where Have My Eyebrows Gone? is
highly recommended reading, especially for anyone having to deal with chemotherapy for
themselves
or for a loved one.
Triumph Over Cancer
Agi Lidle
A Better Life Publications
7349 Via Paseo Del Sur #515-280, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
0967169313 $12.95 1-866-990-5433
A disclaimer at the beginning of Triumph Over Cancer: A Natural Approach warns that advice
presented herein is most emphatically not meant as a substitute for professional medical care
and/or
any drug, chemotherapy, or medical treatment regimen for cancer, and that one should consult
with
one's doctor before incorporating any of the author's promoted health and lifestyle changes. With
that reminder firmly in mind, Triumph Over Cancer: A Natural Approach is the personal
testimony
of Agi Lidle, a cancer survivor who was able to rid her body of cancer cells within six months of
diagnosis through a natural healing program, and who has lived four and a half healthy years since
that time. From adopting a healthy diet, to maintaining a positive attitude, Triumph Over Cancer
is a
"can-do" emotional and physical motivator with lifestyle advice valid for everyone of any age or
background, and whether they have a current diagnosis, or family history of cancer, or simply
want
to be as healthy and fit as they can be despite any health handicap or obstacle.
Curtain Call
Patti G. Fields
Infinity Publishing.com
519 West Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041-1413
0741408155 $14.95 1-877-289-2665
Curtain Call: A Mother/Daughter Story of Triumph Over Adversity is the moving and personal
testimony of Patti G. Fields, a mother who lost her daughter to AIDS. Her daughter didn't drink,
smoke, do drugs; yet the HIV virus prematurely ended her hopes of Broadway and marriage. A
welcome and highly recommended addition to the growing body of AIDS and HIV related
memoirs
and biographies, Curtain Call is both a touching memorial and a powerful exhortation regarding
the
life and death importance of safe sex, as well as a much-needed reminder that sexually transmitted
disease are still very much with us -- and that AIDS is just as lethal as ever.
Smile And Jump High!
Donald J. Lloyd & Shannon L. Kehoe
StarLight Press
1090 Overlook Lane, Monroe, GA 30656
0967388724 $15.95 1-770-266-7791
Smile And Jump High!: The True Story Of Overcoming A Traumatic Brain Injury is the moving
and
compelling testimony of Shannon, a young woman who suffered a near-fatal auto accident. A
devastating brain injury forces Shannon to embark on a grueling four-year journey of gradually
re-learning simple physical skills, walking, talking, and coping with residual effects that drastically
impair her problem-solving ability, behavioral temperament, and more. The inclusion of citations
from personal journals of close friends and family members bear testimony to a long struggle
culminating in triumph and rebuilding one's life from the ground up. Smile And Jump High is very
highly recommended reading, especially for anyone having to come to grips with the recovering
process necessitated by catastrophic injury or illness.
Female Fitness On Foot
Bob O'Connor, et al.
Wish Publishing
P.O. Box 10337, Terre Haute, IN 47801
1930546521 $16.95 wishpublishing.com
Collaboratively developed and written by Bob O'Connor, Eystein Enoksen, Christine Wells, and
Eldin Onsgard, Female Fitness On Foot: Walking, Jogging, Running, Orienteering is a diverse
guide
for women interested in better health and enjoying the outdoors. Individual chapters address such
pertinent issues as effective warm-up routines, training oneself for walking, running, or even
marathon regimens, how to avoid injuries or overtraining, keeping one's diet in balance, and much
more. Female Fitness On Foot is a great book for women who want to use a daily walk or jog to
look and feel their best.
The Military Shelf
Crossing The Sauer
Charles Reis Felix
Burford Books
P.O. Box 388, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1580800998 $22.95 1-973-258-0960
Crossing The Sauer: A Memoir Of World War II is Charles Reis Felix's staunchly honest and
unflinchingly vivid memoir of what it was like to serve in Patton's Army and advancing through
the
German battlefields of World War II. As memorable, emotional, and brutal as the bloodshed and
battles of World War II itself, Crossing The Sauer is a compelling personal testimony and a highly
recommended addition to Military History supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
The Other Battle Of The Bulge
Charles Whiting
Casemate
2114 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
0971170975 $29.95 1-610-853-9131
Volume 7 of the very impressive Casemate "West Wall" series, The Other Battle Of The Bulge:
Operation Northwind by World War II military expert and author Charles Whiting is a serious,
informed and informative examination of an often neglected yet crucial struggle that took place
during the closing days of World War II European Theatre. It was called Operation Northwind,
and
planned by Hitler personally to attack the American line of the Alsace-Lorraine region with eight
German divisions (three of them elite SS), and thereby forcing the Americans to retreat. For a
time,
it seemed the Franco-American alliance would be broken under the impact of the German assault,
and the ultimate triumph of the Allies came only at a heavy cost in blood and lives. A solid,
serious,
sober account, The Other Battle Of The Bulge is very highly recommended reading for the
military
buff, and an indispensable addition to Military History reference collections.
Grumman A-6 Intruder
Dennis R. Jenkins
Specialy Press
39966 Grand Av North Branch MN 55056
1580070507 $16.95 1-800-895-4585
Volume 33 in the outstanding Speciality Press "Warbird Tech" series, Grumman A-6 Intruder by
military aviation expert Dennis R. Jenkins presents just about everything there is to know about
this
impressive military aircraft designed expressly for all-weather aerial attacks. Black-and-white
photographs, as well as a brief color section pepper this descriptive manual showcasing the
history,
technical details, manufacture and use of these rugged fighter planes. Grumman A-6 Intruder is a
welcome and recommended addition to any military aviation reference collection.
The American History Shelf
Sea Of Glory
Nathan Miller
Nautical & Aviation Publishing Co.
1250 Fairmont Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
1877853593 $24.95 nauticalaviation.com
Nathan Miller's Sea Of Glory: A Naval History Of The American Revolution is a straightforward,
exceptionally well-researched, meticulously detailed history of the battles on the high seas that
helped win American independence from England. Sea Of Glory is an enthusiastic, superbly
written
account that makes fascinating leisure reading for history buffs, as well as offering a serious,
scholarly highly welcome contribution to American history collections.
The Sunshine Soldiers
Peter Tauber
Higganum Hill Books
PO Box 666, Higganum, CT 06441-0666
0963518569 $14.95 amazon.com
Peter Tauber's The Sunshine Soldiers is a personal journal about army basic training in the sixties,
and of a war in Viet Nam that crushed American political innocence. Written with wry humor, a
deadpan delivery, and an ironic insight into the crush of conflict and survival, The Sunshine
Soldiers
is a fascinating read that keeps the reader hooked all the way through. The Sunshine Soldiers is
highly recommended for its ability to entertainingly engage the reader while dealing with such
seemingly unfunny subject matter as a generational challenge to American political and military
authoritarianism.
The Great Pikes Peak Gold Rush
Robert L. Brown
Caxton Press
312 Main Street, Caldwell, Idaho 83605
0870044125 $12.95 caxtonpress.com
The Great Pikes Peak Gold Rush by author and western history buff Robert L. Brown is a solid,
historical, thoroughly researched presentation and analysis of the historical events leading up to
the
mass dash for gold in Colorado territory, and the gold rush's legacy on Colorado and American
society and culture, past and present. Black-and-white photographs and sketches illustrate this
engrossing and highly recommended factual account of a key American experience whose impact
on
the culture, history, legends, and settlement of the West still that lingers on to this very day.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Living Enlightenment
Andrew Cohen
Moksha Press
P.O. Box 2360, Lenox, MA 01240
188392930X $14.95 andrewcohen.org
Living Enlightenment: A Call For Evolution Beyond Ego by spiritual mentor and teacher of
enlightenment Andrew Cohen, is a frank and informative discussion of the soul's division between
the selfish inner essence that is the ego and the pull of that which lies outside the self, including
divinity and God. Profound, steady in its exhortations to open up and listen, and emphatic in its
embrace for spiritual wholeness, Living Enlightenment is a thought-provoking advocacy and
recommended reading for students of human spirituality and metaphysics.
Understanding Biblical Israel
Stanley Ned Rosenbaum
Mercer University Press
6316 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210
0865547025 $39.95 www.mupress.org
Understanding Biblical Israel: A Reexamination Of The Origins Of Monotheism by Hebrew
scholar
and scripture expert Stanley Ned Rosenbaum is a scholarly assessment of Israel's religious
evolution
which emerged from polytheistic cultures of antiquity. Addressing the often contradictory pages
of
the Bible and attributing its conflicts to the diversity of people who wrote and recorded events in
it,
Understanding Biblical Israel is overall a finely thought-out presentation and a highly
recommended
contribution to Religious Studies reading lists and reference collections.
Creation In Jewish And Christian Tradition
Henning Reventlow & Yair Hoffman, eds.
Sheffield Academic Press
370 Lexington Ave, NY, NY 10017-6550
www.SheffieldAcademicPress.com
1841271624 $70.00 1-800-561-7704
Collaboratively edited by Henning Graf Reventlow and Yair Hoffman, Creation In Jewish And
Christian Tradition is an outstanding selection of fourteen scholarly, college-level essays by a
variety
of learned authors whose erudite contribution range from "Creation as a Topic in Biblical
Theology", to "Patterns of Creation in Ancient Egypt", to "Creation or Nature? About Dialogue
between Theology and Natural Sciences". Offering a compendium of thoughtful, extensive,
informative, and adroitly discussed complex theological issues, Creation In Jewish And Christian
Tradition is very highly recommended for advanced academic religious studies reading lists and
reference collections.
Jung And The Lost Gospels
Stephan A. Hoeller
The Theosophical Publishing House
306 West Geneva Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187
0835606465 $14.00 1-800-669-9425
Jung And The Lost Gospels: Insights Into The Dead Sea Scrolls And The Nag Hammadi Library
is
an incredible and fascinating survey of the similarities between the traditions of the Essene authors
of
the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Gnostic authors of the Apostolic Age. Thoughtful as well as
thought-provoking, persuasively argued, meticulously researched, and superbly presented, Jung
And
The Lost Gospels draws unique parallels across the eras of Judeo-Christian history and highly
recommended reading for students of Jungian psychology, Judaic Studies, and the evolution of
first
century Christian historian and doctrine.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Change Your Job, Change Your Life
Ron Krannich, Ph.D.
Impact Publications
9104N Manassas Dr., Manassas Park, VA 20111-5211
157023194X $17.95
The eighth edition of this title on recareering is also its 20th anniversary edition and holds more
importance than ever to audiences careering and recareering in the new economy. From new
surveys
of the 100 best companies to work for in America to keys to job search success and answering
interview questions, Change Your Job, Change Your Life covers all the basics.
Jobs Rated Almanac
Les Krantz
Barricade Books, Inc.
185 Bridge Plaza No., Fort Lee, NJ 07024
1569802246 $14.95
Now in an updated and expanded sixth edition, the Jobs Rated Almanac continues to be a highly
recommended reference for anyone seeking to match their career goals and priorities to their next
job. Such considerations as salary, stress, work environment, career outlook, security, physical
demand, are provided for 250 jobs ranging from Actuary to Zoologist.
Seattle Job Source
Ford Roosevelt, Kate Duttro, D. Ed.
Mary Louise McMahon
Benjamin Scott Publishing
20 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 202, Pasadena, CA 91105
189192611X $15.95 1-800-488-4959
Seattle Job Source is a professional job hunter's guide to careers int he Seattle area, featuring
listings
and contacts for over 3,000 employers in just about every field imaginable. The majority of this
guide is simply a cover-to-cover listing of addresses, phone numbers, and websites. Seattle Job
Source is a very nicely organized, "user friendly", and highly recommended reference for any
Seattle-area job-hunter.
Manage Your Own Career
Dr. Donald J. Hanratty, et al.
It's the How Publishing Company
6211 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 2306, Dallas TX 75225
0967777321 $14.95 www.itsthehow.com
Collaboratively written by Donald J. Hanratty (President, The Career Control Group, Inc.), and
Ron
Biagi and Teresa Eyres (Co-Founders, ITH - a management consulting company), Manage Your
Own Career: Make It A Snapp is a fine, step-by-step guidebook that coaches the concerned
reader
on how to take charge and manage their career for success. The SNAPP plan (See It, Negotiate
It,
Act on It, Persist, and Praise the Team) is a straightforward, winning plan to advancement,
achievement, and recognition. Manage Your Own Career is especially recommended reading for
motivated and career-minded workers regardless of their chosen field of employment.
The Library Science Shelf
Small Libraries
Sally Gardner Reed
McFarland & Company, Inc.
Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
0786412380 $35.00 1-800-253-2187
Now in an updated second edition, Small Libraries: A Handbook For Successful Management by
Sally Gardner Reed (Executive Director, Friends of Libraries USA) covers such useful topics as
hiring the best staff, evaluating employees and dealing with worker problems, cultivating a
collection
that best serves the needs of the community, aesthetics of the library building, and fundraising for
needed improvements, special services targeted for children, and much more. A selection of useful
appendixes such as a "Statement of Purpose" for a local Friends of the Library chapter, personnel
policy worksheet, volunteer application form, and many other useful quick references and sample
forms round out this superb beginning primer for anyone who serves or is responsible for a small
library. Small Libraries: A Handbook For Successful Management will prove an indispensable,
invaluable, "user friendly" reference for librarians and library supporters, especially for library
facilities serving small to moderately sized communities.
Staffing For Results
Diane Mayo & Jeanne Goodrich
American Library Association
Box 932501, Atlanta, GA 31193-2501
0838908268 $42.00 1-866-746-7252
Written with public library tasks as a model by Diane Mayo (Vice President, Information Partners,
Inc.) and Jeanne Goodrich (consultant and trainer specializing in public library planning, job
analysis,
and data collection analysis) for the Public Library Association, Staffing For Results: A Guide To
Working Smarter is a no-nonsense guides to the subjects of basic numeric analysis, basic process
analysis, and what it takes in general to efficiently plan a project and see it through to the end. An
ideal instructional reference, sample flowcharts, case studies and more illuminate this useful guide
to getting real results with a minimum of fuss and wasted effort.
The Gardening Shelf
How To Garden
John Cushnie
Whitecap Books
351 Lynn Avenue, North, Vancouver, BC V7J 2C4
1552852423 $19.95 1-888-980-9852
How To Garden: The Only Gardening Book You Will Ever Need by landscape designer and
gardening expert John Cushnie is a straightforward and practical "how to" reference manual of
everything the average gardener needs to know about creating and maintaining a garden.
Bountiful
color photographs lavishly illustrate this simple, accessible manual offering a wealth of
easy-to-follow instructions for basic plant care; garden styles; tips, tricks, techniques; and helpful
advice. How To Garden is enthusiastically recommended as an articulate, comprehensive guide
for
gardeners of all skill levels, as well as a gorgeous treat for the gardening enthusiast to simple leaf
through for the lush photography alone.
Perfect Plant Perfect Place
Roy Lancaster
Dorling Kindersley
95 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
0789483858 $30.00 www.dk.com
Perfect Plant Perfect Place by horticultural expert Roy Lancaster is a simply magnificent, detailed,
and user friendly "how to" guide to gardening that positively overflows with more than 1800
vibrant
color photographs. Packed from cover to cover with descriptions of and basic care instructions
for
recommended plants for indoor or outdoor gardening, Perfect Plant Perfect Place is the ideal
book
for beginning to intermediate gardeners seeking to select just the right species of beauty to best
decorate a home, lawn, or greenhouse. A most thorough, practical and enjoyable presentation,
Perfect Plant Perfect Place covers a diversity of subjects from acidic soil, raised beds, plants for
paved areas, and herbs in the kitchen, to rock garden bulbs, aquatic plants, containers in the sun,
and
urban back yards. If you can have access to only one gardening guide, make it Roy Lancaster's
Perfect Plant Perfect Place.
Garden Harvest
Steven Bradley
Laurel Glen
c/o Advantage Publishers Group
5880 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
1571457631 $22.95 1-800-788-3123
Garden Harvest by Steven Bradley (columnist for "Garden Matters Magazine" is a reader friendly,
how-to book enhanced with an astounding number of beautiful, full-color photographs that
illustrate
every step of a gardener's daily duty. Individual chapters address the basics of planning a garden,
tools and equipment, pruning, maintenance, cultivation and much more. Featuring twenty-four
fully
illustrated, step-by-step projects, Garden Harvest is a superbly presented and organized
introduction
to gardening that is as practical as it is fun to just to "leaf" through for leisure reading.
Bulbs Of North America
Jane McGary, editor
Timber Press
133 S.W. Second Avenue, Suite 450, Portland OR 97204-3527
088192511-X $34.95 1-800-327-5680
The North American Rock Garden Society is an organization of amateur botanists and gardeners
drawn from around the world who are devoted to all aspects of the plant species grown in rock
gardens. This unique horticultural society commissioned Jane McGary to compile a wealth of
contributions from expert contributors to present a comprehensive reference on North American
bulbous plants that would be suited to the geographical ranges, soil varieties, and moisture
regimes
found throughout North America. In addition to descriptive information identifying the various
species, practical information is provided for growing these plants from seed, as well as tips for
viewing them in the wild. Superbly enhanced with more than one hundred full color photographs,
Bulbs Of North America is a core addition to any personal, professional, academic, or community
library horticultural and gardening reference collection.
Wild Medicinal Plants
Anny Schneider
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 170556921
0811729877 $29.95 1-800-732-3669
Excellent color photos by Ulysse Charette accompany Wild Medicinal Plants, an informative
survey
of the medicinal properties of herbs that grow in the wild. From recipes and preparation tips to a
handy guide for avoiding toxic plants, Wild Medicinal Plants includes habitat, description, plant
parts
used, and photos in a compact, useful field guide.
The Women's Studies Shelf
Women And The Machine
Julie Wosk
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4319
0801866073 $39.95 1-800-537-5487
Writing from the perspective of an art historian, Julie Wosk examines the role of machines in
helping
women transform their lives, considering how these inventions and developments offered women
new liberties, growing work-associated competencies, and ultimately confrontations with
established
perceptions of women's work. Add over 150 images of women at work with machines from
American and European art depiction and you have Women And The Machine, a fascinating and
informative blending of social history and art.
The Fabulous Girl's Guide To Decorum
Kim Izzo and Ceri Marsh
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
0767910109 $14.95 broadwaybooks.com
Collaboratively written by Kim Izzo (Features Editor of the Canadian magazine "Flaire") and Ceri
Marsh (Fashion News Director for "Fashion" magazine), The Fabulous Girl's Guide To Decorum
is
a solid and practical reference to feminine manners suited for every occasion. From sex and
courtship, to weddings and divorce, to entertaining guests, and surviving the daily grind at the
workplace, The Fabulous Girl's Guide To Decorum has solid, practical, accessible advice for
getting
along with people. The Fabulous Girl's Guide To Decorum is a very useful and highly
recommended
guide for women -- and offers a great deal of value and insight into good manners for men as
well!
The Needlecraft Shelf
Reversible Quilts
Sharon Pederson
Martingale & Company
20205 144th Avenue, NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
1564774104 $26.95 martingale-pub.com
Reversible Quilts: Two At A Time by quilting expert Sharon Pederson is a practical, "user
friendly",
how-to craft book to creating two-sided quilts. Lovely color photographs showcase simple,
easy-to-follow instructions for the basic design of ten double-sided quilts, and techniques that can
be
used with pieced or appliqued creations. A methodological and fun guidebook to a time-tested
craft,
Reversible Quilts is a welcome and highly recommended addition to any quilting reference
collection.
Garden Inspired Quilts
Jean & Valori Wells
C&T Publishing
PO Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
1571201319 $28.95 1-800-284-1114
Blend beautiful garden photos and quilt patterns and you have Garden Inspired Quilts, an
impressive
collection of twelve projects suitable for all quilter levels which offer quilters' journals of
stepbystep
techniques for translating garden designs to quilt styles. The flower photos are outstanding and
the
patterns quite useful.
American Quilters Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 420023290
www.aqsquilt.com
Three fine new crafts guides are recommended picks. Brenna Hopkins and Nori Koenig's
Embroidered Childhood Memories (1574327925, $19.95) provides nostalgic needlework patterns
based on fairy tales, lullabies, and vintage 1920s40s designs. Quilters and sewers who want to use
traditional patterns will find this pattern book packed with fullpage examples easy to use.
Tumbling
Blocks (7895, $19.95) covers new quilts created from old favorites. 18 winners of an annual
contest
are profiled in a title that shows how to develop innovative quilts from traditional patterns.
Techniques and fullsize patterns make them easy to duplicate. Linda Poole's Turkish Delights To
Applique (7887, $22.95) provides floral block patterns based on handpainted Iznik tiles. Perfect
for
quilters seeking something different, this presents fourteen applique patterns and covers the basics
of
translating designs into applique.
Embellish Chic
Connie Long
Taunton Press
Box 5506, Newtown, CT 064705506
1561584851 $19.95 1-800-477-8727
This set of clothing embellishment guides from Taunton Press carefully and clearly explains how
to
use additions of beads, ribbons, and other trims to translate usual to unusual clothing. The tips on
using applique, embroidery, and beading to enhance these garments blend step-by-step
instructional
photos with finished results and are inspirational and revealing.
Textiles Of Ancient Peru And Their Techniques
Raoul d'Harcourt
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
0486421724 $26.95 1-800-223-3130
This unabridged reproduction of a 1962 classic should be an essential edition to any textile
collection: Textiles Of Ancient Peru And Their Techniques covers raw materials form Peru,
weaves
unique to the region, and techniques and materials used in nonwoven efforts. The result will
please
any avid textile artist.
The Biography Shelf
Judy Garland
Scott Schechter
Cooper Square Press
200 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10003
0815412053 $26.95 coopersquarepress.com
Judy Garland: The Day-by-Day Chronicle Of A Legend is an impressive celebrity biography
written
by Garland authority Scott Schecter in a unique format. This elegant biography draws upon years
of
exhaustive research to walk through the steps of her life day by day, with each entry numbered by
date. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this illuminating and reverent look at a star-quality
actress. Recommended for all Judy Garland fans.
My Treacherous Journey
Kyung Soon Yun
Yun Books
PO Box 707, Olympia, WA 98507
1587830213 $38.00
The author, an innocent eight year old, observes the history and lasting effects of the Korean War
on
its people, revealing its impact on Korea's poorest and on the psyche of its children in My
Treacherous Journey. Soon's mother, dying, wished her tenyearold daughter to raise her
three-year-old brother and to keep a diary of her life struggles: this powerful biography is filled
with
insights and a documentation of family and courage.
Sketches From The Ranch
Dan Aadland
Howell Book House
c/o Simon & Schuster Macmillan
1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
087605078X $29.95 www.mgr.com
Sketches From The Ranch: A Montana Memoir is an engaging compilation of the thoughtful
writings of Dan Aadland. Sketches From The Ranch is about living on a western American ranch
(which was founded in 1892), experiencing the turn of the seasons, rejoicing in the birth of colts
and
calves, embracing simple means of life even as Thoreau did at Walden. Superb black-and-white
sketches by artist Nik Carpenter add a visual and emotional touch to this moving memoir.
Principles And Heresies
Kevin J. Smant
ISI Books
Box 4431, Wilmington, DE 19807-0431
1882926722 $29.95 1-800-526-7022
Principles And Heresies: Frank S. Meyer And The Shaping Of The American Conservative
Movement is a fact-filled and engaging biography of Frank S. Meyer (1909-1972), and his
profound
influence on the conservative political movement in the United States, particularly in the years
after
World War II. An erudite commentary and presentation by Kevin J. Smant (Assistant Professor of
History, Indian University, South Bend) that focuses in depth upon Frank Meyer's political career
and beliefs. Especially recommended for students of 20th Century American political history,
Principles And Heresies is a well-written work and a fascinating read from cover to cover.
Family Farm
Kathleen Fixsen Hupalo
HCM Publishing
Box 18093, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
0967162424 $13.95 1-800-431-1579
Family Farm: A Compilation Of Short Stories About Growing Up In Rural Minnesota In The
40's,
50's, And 60's is the personal and engaging memoir of Kathleen Fixsen Hupalo, a woman who
spent
her childhood and young adulthood amid the ups and downs, the constant work, and the character
defining, life-giving rewards of the family farm. A candid, sometimes nostalgic, always inspiring
and
heartfelt story of a young woman living and coming of age in a rural American midwest
community,
Family Farm is highly recommended reading for anyone who ever grew up on one -- or wishes
that
had!
The Spirit Of Bob Hope
Richard Grudens
Celebrit Profiles Publishing Company
PO Box 344 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790-0344
1575792273 $19.95 1-631-862-8555
Written especially to commemorate Bob Hope's 100th birthday, The Spirit Of Bob Hope is a
meaningful and informative biography that ranges from his birth in England, to his youthful career
as
a professional boxer, to his long and talented journey toward becoming a vaudeville, stage, movie,
television icon. Personal testimonies and tributes from fellow celebrities, in their own words,
enhance this welcome tribute to a great entertainer and citizen. Over 100 black-and-white
photographs illustrate this biographical homage to a truly great and enduringly popular comedian,
a
true icon of twentieth century American popular culture.
Elder Statesman
D. Michael Quinn
Signature Books
564 W. 400 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1560851554 $49.95 1-800-356-5687
Elder Statesman: A Biography Of J. Reuben Clark by D. Michael Quinn is a thorough, solid,
detailed and exhaustively comprehensive portrayal of Mormon church leader J. Reuben Clark.
Amazingly informative and candid presented Elder Statesman is an outstanding biography that
ranges from Clark's brush with atheism (one which he resolved by deciding that belief may be
irrational yet is essential), to his view of African-Americans (he was once responsible for
segregating
blood donations by color), yet he was also one of the first of the Mormon hierarchy to advocate
priesthood for African-Americans among the Latter-Day Saints. Elder Statesman is a most
revealing
and fascinating biographical study, and highly recommended reading for those with an interest in
Mormon Studies.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
100 Legendary Knives
Gerard Pacella
Krause Publications
700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990
0873494172 $29.95 1-800-258-0929
There are plenty of knife valuation guides on the market, but 100 Legendary Knives is something
different: it probes the history of legendary figures who named or created the knives, from Jim
Bowie to Bill Sanders, a member of the Timberline trio. Each knife receives color photos and a
vivid
history of its makers, purposes, and how it fits into the knife world. Essential for knife
collectors.
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 20002
1-800-626-5420
The sixth edition of Patsy Moyer's Doll Values (1574322745, $12.95) provides an excellent
survey
of antique to modern values and includes small color photos of examples of different
manufacturer's
styles to aid in identification. A 'must' for any selling and buying dolls. More specific is on Jensen's
Guide To Horsman Dolls (1574322796, $29.95), which narrows the focus to a particular
manufacturer's offerings from 1865-1950. The history of these changing dolls will fascinate any
who
would collect them. Ann Kerr's Encyclopedia Of Russel Wright (1574322567, $29.95) appears in
its
third updated edition to provide a strong history of Wright creations and highlights. Much more
than
just a price guide, this provides detailed and in-depth accounts of Wright's achievements; from
correspondence on his products and their making to production and distribution challenges.
Robert
Runge Jr.'s Encyclopedia Of Stangl (1574322605, $29.95) packs in the color photos and
valuations
of Stangl artware, lamps, and birds. This basic reference will appeal to any avid collector of Stangl
pieces and will aid in identification of the vast range of works. Geofrrey Carlton's Star Wars
Super
Collector's Wish Book (1574322893, $29.95) provides almost four hundred pages packed with
identification photos and values for thousands of Star War memorabilia, from cards and action
figures to board games and beverage cans. Marcia Sparkels Brown's Signed Beauties Of Costume
Jewelry (1574322885, $24.95) provides color photos of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and all
manner of costume pieces, including some eye-opening prices for costume pieces. All are essential
for avid collector audiences.
The Fiction Shelf
Everything Is Illuminated
Jonathan Safran Foer
Houghton Mifflin
215 Park Avenue S., New York NY 10003
0618173870 $24.00 1-800-225-3362
A yellowing photo leads a young man on a search for the woman who might have saved his
grandfather from the Nazis, and a journey through a changed land. From imagining the history of
his
grandfather's village to facing its reality, Everything Is Illuminated makes for a winning account of
realization and discovery.
Baen Books
PO Box 1188, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1-800-223-2336
John Ringo's When The Devil Dances (0743435400, $25.00) presents the scenario of a decimated
human population struggling to survive the aftermath of invaders from another world. Both sides
still struggle but grow tired of war, and a final battle will determine the future of both their worlds
in
this fast-paced military saga. Lois McMaster Bujold's Diplomatic Immunity (0743435338,
$25.00)
tells of a merchant fleet impounded in a comedy of errors which embroils Miles Vorkosigan and
his
wife in conflicts between old comrades. Fast action and adventure leave little room for ennui in
this
involving story. David Weber, Eric Flint and David Drake team up in The Warmasters
(0743435346,
$24.00), combining their prowess in military science fiction to produce three novels in one
volume.
These short novels present strong characters and dramatic military battles against the backdrop of
other worlds.
Let Their Spirits Dance
Stella Pope Duarte
Rayo/Harper
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0060186372 $24.95 1-800-242-7737
Let Their Spirits Dance introduces both a newcomer to fiction writing and the first novel to
address
the topic of Latin soldiers during the Vietnam War. A Latino son drafted to Vietnam is killed soon
after, and his family never quite succeeds in confronting the meaning of his death. Three decades
later a mother will seek to understand, setting in motion events which will change the family. A
powerful, important novel.
Motoo Eetee
Irv C. Rogers
McBooks Press
120 West State St., Ithaca, NY 14850
1590130189 $24.95
Four men survive a shipwreck and find themselves on an isolated yet beautiful island with all they
need to survive except trust. A hierarchy arises for the captain in charge, enforced by a dictator
who imagines himself a founding father over an isolated new life. Their survival will depend on
who
emerges as the winner of the power struggle in this moving, absorbing account. Highly
recommended: swift action blends well with psychological tension.
Knopf
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
1-800-726-0600 www.amazon.com
Thomas McGuane's Cadence Of Grass (0679446745, $24.00) tells of a will which requires a
reconciliation in order for his daughter and her estranged husband to share the profits from his
bottling plant. His wise will brings the family together to solve a greater puzzle in this lyrical story
of
a man's thoughtful legacy. Robert Boswell's Century's Son (0679412379, $24.00) tells of a
Midwestern family bound by tragedy and love. A loveless marriage caused by a son's suicide and a
sibling's teen pregnancy is challenged by a relative's stormy arrival in this telling story of
discontent
and change.
Southern Methodist University Press
Box 750415, Dallas, TX 7527500415
1-800-826-8911
Two fine literary presentations are recommended picks. Gerda Saunders' Blessings On The Sheep
Dog (0870744682, $19.95) blends irony, comedy and metaphor in a series of short stories which
focus on individuals confronting both mortality and ethics. From a teen who accidentally kills his
best friend, to racial prejudice, the stories in this collection are as moving and as they are
revealing.
Richard Haddaway's Where The River Bends (0870744704, $22.50) is packed with gorgeous
images as it describes life on an isolated large West Texas ranch. A grandfather's long hold on the
family keeps them in both privilege and isolation: a pattern that encourages addiction and eventual
destruction. A son's struggles eventually break the cycle of self-destruction.
The Literary Shelf
Nature Writing
Robert Finch & John Elder
W.W. Norton
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0393049663 $39.95 1-800-233-4830
From Charles Darwin and Aldo Leopold to Edwin Teale and Laurens Van Der Post, this covers
the
history and tradition of nature writing in English. Essays and insights by some of the most famous
nature writers in the language include writers of diverse ethnic backgrounds and from around the
world. A widereaching collection, this will appeal to both science and literary collections.
A Companion To Anglo-Saxon Literature
Phillip Pulsiano & Elaine Treharne, eds.
Blackwell Publishers Inc.
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk
0631209042 $124.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively edited by Phillip Pulsiano (late Professor of English, Villanova University) and
Elaine Treharne (Reader in Medieval Literature, University of Leicester), A Companion To
Anglo-Saxon Literature is an impressive anthology of erudite essays written by scholars around
the
world on the topic of Anglo-Saxon literature, particularly that of the sixteenth through nineteenth
centuries. Prose, poetry, religious, and secular literature are all discussed at length in this
college-level analysis and presentation, which is very highly recommended for academic literary
studies in general, and Medieval studies reference collections in particular.
An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia
S. T. Joshi & David E. Schultz
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0313315787 $75.00 greenwood.com
Collaborative compiled by Lovecraftian experts S. T. Joshi and David E. Schultz, An H. P.
Lovecraft Encyclopedia is an exhaustive reference filled with an impressive wealth of biographical
and literary lore about one of the best-known writers of supernatural horror in the 20th century.
Filled cover to cover with bibliographical information, the encyclopedia lists entries in A to Z
format
of people Lovecraft knew, characters in his books, and much more. An extensive, scholarly
reference especially for Lovecraft enthusiasts, An H. P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia is an essential,
core,
indispensable reference work for students of Lovecraft's life and work.
James Baldwin's Later Fiction
Lynn Orilla Scott
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25, East Lansing, MI 48823
0870136135 $24.95 1-517-355-9543
James Baldwin's Later Fiction: Witness To The Journey by Lynn Orilla Scott (Visiting Assistant
Professor, Department of American Thought and Language, Michigan State University) is a tour
de
force literary analysis of one of the great African American authors of the twentieth century.
Close
readings and a thoughtful study of Baldwin's "Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone," "If
Beale
Street Could Talk," and "Just Above My Head" compose this literary analysis and commentary
that
examines how African-American artists and writers have fought to change how race, sex, and
gender are represented (and sometimes stereotyped) in American popular culture. James
Baldwin's
Later Fiction is highly recommended for its solid focus on James Baldwin, who as an
African-American writer, reflected and incorporated the upheavals in society as reflected in the
civil
rights and black power movements of the 1950s and 1960s.
The Library Video Shelf
Addams Family & The Munsters
Goldhil Video
411 Video Information (publicity)
137 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., #207, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
1585656917 $19.95 1-800-250-8760
A true gem of Goldhil Video's "Inside Television's Greatest" series, Addams Family & The
Munsters
is a superbly presented video documentary of two classic situation comedies - nowadays often
mistaken for one another due to their similar themes (a family of horror-movie types acclimating
themselves to the suburban middle-class American Dream), yet quite diverse in both theme and
tone
- the Addams Family was more of a highbrow show of wit and repartee, while the Munsters was
more blue-collar and slapstick in its humor. The history of these television series (which began,
flourished, and concluded almost simultaneously) is brought to life with interviews of principal
actors, behind-the-scenes footage, little-known trivia, and much more. A unique and highly
enjoyable documentary account, Addams Family & The Munsters is very highly recommended for
fans of either or both of these great and memorable series. 47 minutes, color. Also highly
recommended are the other volumes in this outstanding series: Mary Tyler Moore Show/The Bob
Newhart Show (1585656925, $19.95); Hill Street Blues/L.A. Law (1585656933, $19.95); Cheers
(158565695X, $19.95); and I Love Lucy (1585656941, $19.95).
The Railroading Shelf
Pentrex
Box 94911, Pasadena, CA 91109
1-800-950-9333
Two excellent steam train films are highly recommended picks for rail fans interested in beautiful
scenes of trains on the move. Steam Across The Pacific Northwest was BNSF's employee
appreciation special and presents excursions over former Burlington Northern trackage,
displaying
an extensive route starting in Vancouver Washington and traveling into British Columbia. The
scenery is gorgeous. 1522 Galloping Through Texas (2563420996) is also an Employee
Appreciation Special and covers the locomotive's speedy 8day long distance journey. Rail fans
will
relish the excellent shots of both scenery and trains in these fine video presentations.
The Library CD Music Shelf
Balamouk
Les Yeux Noirs
World Village
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
5340 Old State Road, #7, South, Suite B, Bloomington, IN 47401
468008 $15.99 www.amazon.com
Les Yeux Noirs, is French for "The Black Eyes", and as a performing French sextet, introduces
the
listener to an impressive and thoroughly enjoyable collection of Jewish and Gypsies music in the
Eastern European style known as "Klezmer". Very highly recommended with its distinctive
combination of instrumental and vocal tunes, Balamouk features Tchavye (3:57); Yiddishe Mame
(4:36); Cioara (3:13); Trionica (4:54); Rozinkhes (2:33); Vulpe (4:19); Guene Roma (2:47);
Lluba
(4:34); Joc De Loop (4:24); Looz (2:59); Liebkeit (2:57); and the title piece, Balamouk
(3:53).
Winter Storm
Tha Tribe
Canyon Records Productions
3131 West Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017
CR-6351 $TBA 1-800-268-1141
Winter Storm showcases the Tha Tribe, a collection of singers from diverse Native American
tribal
backgrounds and recorded live at the MSU Pow-Wow of Love that took place in Lansing,
Michigan. The songs featured include Intro/Winter Storm; Fyuvhate No More; Shu-Money; Wyld
Rice/Wit' Tha Quickness; The Fast Elk Henry; Mad Effffs; Little Man; Oklahoma Tribute; That
Acorn Slide; Whoa.../Herman Logan's Song; Haskell Rash; West Coast Connection; and
Grandmothers' Song. Total Time 58:10). Also highly recommended from Canyon Records
Productions for Native American music collections are Blackstone's Around The Horn
(CR-6352);
Eli Secody's The Following Generation (CR-6348); Southern Cree's Drum For Life (CR-6349);
Verdell Primeaux and Johnny Mike's Hours Before Dawn (CR-6342); and Thomas Duran's Life
Giver (CR-6343).
The Science Shelf
Our Posthuman Future
Francis Fukuyama
Farrar Straus Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0374236437 $25.00 1-888-330-8477
What are the longrange consequences of the biotechnology revolution? Our Posthuman Future
argues that what is at stake is the ability to control and shape human behavior and human nature
itself. Since our values are rooted in such nature, we're talking of altering one of the most
fundamental of human qualities. Our Posthuman Future is an intriguing and thought-provoking
argument about human evolution and selfdirected changes.
Making Space Happen
Paula Berinstein
Medford Press/Plexus
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
0966674839 $24.95 1-888-626-9662
Most equate space exploration with NASA, but there are many privately funded efforts to
develop
space for more commercial purposes, and Making Space Happen probes these private space
projects. From ideas for space hotels and craft to longterm effects of space settlements on the
Moon,
Making Space Happen is packed with not just projects and ideas, but insights on accompanying
legal
and ethical issues.
Secrets Of The Aurora Borealis
Dr. Syun-Ichi Akasofu
The Alaska Geographic Society
639 West International Airport Rd. #38
Anchorage, AK 99518
1566610583 $23.95 www.akgeo.com
Vividly illustrated with spectacular color photography throughout, Secrets Of The Aurora
Borealis
by Syun-Ichi Akasofu (Director of the International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, Alaska) is
an
informative and accessible science-based introduction to the natural phenomenon of the Northern
Lights,. From basic facts about what causes the Aurora Borealis to how it has been perceived
throughout history, Secrets Of The Aurora Borealis is an amazing presentation intended for a
general audience and is highly recommended for anyone who has ever marveled and wondered
about
this legendary northern phenomena.
Children Of The Stars
Daniel R. Altschuler
Cambridge University Press
40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211
0521812127 $28.00 www.cambridge.org
Children Of The Stars: Our Origin, Evolution And Destiny by Daniel R. Altschuler (Director of
the
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center's Arecibo Observatory) is a marvelously presented
scientific tour through the mysteries of the cosmos, looking at what science has to say about how
we
came to be here, and whether we are alone in the universe. Written in plain terms easily accessible
to
the non-specialist general reader, and illustrated with beautiful color drawings and photographs,
Children Of The Stars is a remarkable and enthusiastically recommended vision of galactic
enigmas
and beyond. Highly recommended for personal, school, and community library astronomy
reference
collections.
Robot Teams
Tucker Balch & Lynne E. Parker, eds.
A. K. Peters Ltd.
63 South Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
1568811551 $49.00 www.akpeters.com
Robot research and development long ago left the realm of science fiction speculation to enter the
real world of laboratory science, industrial factory production, space exploration, and even
popular
entertainment as exemplified by such popular television series as "Robot Wars". In Robot Teams:
From Diversity To Polymorphism, Tucker Balch (Carnegie-Mellon University) effectively
collaborated with Lynne E. Parker (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) to compile a wealth of
up-to-date and cutting edge information, issues, and techniques of multi-robot systems. The
reader
is provided with all of the essentials of multi-agent robotics theory, descriptions of exemplary
implemented systems, and demonstrations of key concepts with respect to multi-robot research.
Robot Teams is enhanced with detailed mathematical formulations, photos, diagrams, source code
examples, and a forty-four page bibliography for further and more detailed study. Robert Teams is
an essential, indispensable, core volume for any professional or academic Robotics Studies
program
or reference collection.
Volcanoes
Philippe Bourseiller & Jacques Duriux
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810916991 $49.95 1-800-759-0190
Augmented by Jacques Duriux's informative text, Philippe Bourseiller's impressive photography
showcases the awesome power, beauty, and devastating aftermath of active volcanoes. With more
than 170 full-color, double-page spreads (including satellite photos), Volcanoes reveals
memorable
images and history of the terrible beauty of molten rivers of fire and overwhelmed silt-coated
towns.
The text explains the most up-to-date methods of predicting and adapting volcanic eruptions.
Whether for simply browsing or for supplementing series studies of vulcanology, Philippe
Bourseiller and Jacques Duriux's Volcanoes is an outstanding contribution and highly
recommended
for school and community library collections.
Time Lord
Clark Blaise
Vintage Books/Random House
280 Park Avenue, 8th fl., NY, NY 10017
0375727523 $13.00 1-800-726-0600
Painstaking researched and accessibly written by Clark Blaise, Time Lord: Sir Sandford Fleming
And The Creation Of Standard Time is the scientific history of how one scientist founded the
basis
for standardized time. The time system developed by Sir Standford Fleming and which was
formally
adopted in 1884, divided the world into two dozen global time zones and is a system that is
utilized
by everyone on Earth today. An amazing history of science, politics, nationalism, and one of the
great accomplishments of the Victorian Era, Time Lord is a remarkable presentation of how one
nineteenth century scientist's ground breaking and accurate measuring of the phenomenon of time
and geography has changed the world.
Discovering Dinosaurs In The Old West
Michael F. Kohl & John S. McIntosh, eds.
Smithsonian Institution Press
750 9th St., NW, Washington, DC 20560
1560989637 $16.95 1-800-782-4612
Discovering Dinosaurs In The Old West: The Field Journals Of Arthur Lakes, deftly edited by
Michael F. Kohl (Amateur paleontologist, Head of Special Collections at the Clemson university
Library, and the discovered of Lake's missing journals) and John S. McIntosh (Emeritus Professor
of Physics, Wesleyan University and a paleontologist specializing in sauropods), is a unique
presentation
of the original journal entries from 1877 to 1880 by geologist Arthur Lakes and presented with
numerous annotations, clarifications, maps, black-and-white photographs and a great deal more.
Enhanced with an informative foreword by John Ostrom (Professor Emeritus of Geology and
Geophyiscs, Yale University) Discovering Dinosaurs In The Old West is a superbly presented and
invaluable addition to personal, professional, and academic paleontology supplemental reading
lists and reference collections.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
Legacy Of The Prophet
Anthony Shadid
Westview Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
0813340187 $17.50 1-800-242-7737
Legacy Of The Prophet: Despots, Democrats, And The New Politics Of Islam by journalist and
Middle East expert Anthony Shadid offers the reader a broad, authoritative history of Islamic
politics today. Drawing upon his many years of reporting in more than a dozen countries
throughout
the Muslim world, Shadid accurately chronicles how a new generation of Islamic militants are
coming around to a more realistic and potentially more successful advocacy of their goals through
democratic politics. Legacy Of The Prophet is strongly recommended for Islamic Studies, Middle
East Studies, and International Political Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
Jihad
Ahmed Rashid
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040
0-30009345-4 $24.00 1-800-987-7323
Before Sept. 11th, few Americans thought much about the troubled Islamic nations of the East:
since then, they are in the news more than ever. In Jihad, author Ahmed Rashid explains the
dangers
of Central Asia as a new global battleground, considering the rise of militant Islam in the region
and
the goals and daily operations of the Islamic Party. Rashid has covered the region as a
professional
journalist for over 20 years and his insights blend history, politics and cultural reflections in this
important analysis. Jihad is a welcome and timely contribution to International Studies in general,
and Islamic Studies in particular.
The Cookbook Shelf
Dean & Deluca: Food And Wine Cookbook
Jeff Morgan
Chronicle Books
85 Second St., San Francisco CA 94105
0811832139 $35.00 1-800-722-6657
Dean & DeLuca is a food emporium now entering the cookbook market with Dean & Deluca:
Food
And Wine Cookbook, showcasing a blend of recipes and experimental urgings blending wines
with
food. Color photos pack an equally colorful discussion of stars, favored recipes, original dishes
spiced by the chefs at Dean & DeLuca, and dishes that sound flashy but are easily put together.
Recommended for experienced cooks seeking innovative new ideas.
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
1-718-454-2366
Over a hundred recipes from the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique provide a host of
unique dishes not available elsewhere. Stephanie Ovide spent hours traveling over the French
islands
and researching French Caribbean cooking: access to fresh seafood and fruits will enhance
utilization
of her intriguing cookbook French Caribbean Cuisine (078189258, $24.95). Mirta YurnetThomas
and the Thomas Family's Taste Of Haiti (0781809274, $24.95) displays the first Haitian
cookbook
on the North American market. Where others blend Haiti with general Caribbean cuisine, this
narrows the focus to the unique cultural influences of Haitian cooking alone. Some recipes, such
as
Baked Sweet Potato, are common and made unique only by a reference to Haiti's unusual potato
type: others, such as Polenta, Beans, and Coconut, offer unique dishes not seen elsewhere. No
photos, but the easy recipes don't need them.
Wild Vegetarian Cookbook
Steve Brill
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
1558322140 $29.95 1-888-657-3755
Foragers who enjoy using wild ingredients will appreciate Steve Brill's Wild Vegetarian
Cookbook,
a unique vegetarian cookbook which focuses on natural foods available in field and in market.
From
ramp leaf pesto and milkweed rice Indian style to purslanepotato salad, Wild Vegetarian
Cookbook
is packed with unusual dishes which need only access to wild ingredients to prove successful.
French Gastronomy
JeanRobert Pitte
Columbia University Press
0231124163 $24.95 1-800-944-8648
Plenty of books have been written on French cuisine and history; but JeanRobert Pitte's French
Gastronomy is different. It's about the study of French cuisine: the history and geography of a
passion for French cooking. Individual chapters link the mystique of food and eating in France to
a
sense of place and microregions that allow for different agricultural results. French Gastronomy is
an
intriguing history and very highly recommended for avid French popular culture and culinary
enthusiasts.
The Roux We Do
Junior League of Saint Joseph, Missouri
The Wimmer Companies, Inc.
4650 Shelby Air Dr., Memphis TN 38118
0970981406 $19.95 www.amazon.com
The Roux We Do is an elegant compilation of superbly presented recipes that would be highly
recommended for any family meal or celebratory dinner. From Black Bean Bundles; Tuscan White
Onion Soup with Crostini; Applewoood Fresh Fruit Salad; Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin with
Blue
Cheese Cream Sauce; and Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Madras Curry and Orange Sauces; to
Chicken Caprese with Tomato Basil Cream; Pasta with Chicken and Pepper-Cheese Sauce;
Roasted
Garlic Potato Salad; Acorn Squash in Honey Bourbon Sauce; and Chocolate Bread Pudding with
Vanilla Sauce, the diverse recipes comprising The Roux We Do are as impressive as they are
mouth-wateringly delicious!
Potluck At Midnight Farm
Tamara Weiss
Clarkson Potter
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0609609092 $32.50 1-800-726-0600
A year of potlucks on Martha's Vineyard are reflected in Tamara Weiss's Potluck At Midnight
Farm,
a superbly presented cookbook which covers everything from brunches to grill fests, and a
hundred
recipes from the author and her guests. Add striking color photos of finished dishes and a seasonal
arrangement and you have a gorgeous presentation of eyecatching ideas for potluck dinners and
special occasions.
Celebrate Chicago!
The Junior League of Chicago
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0961162236 $21.95 www.frpbooks.com
The fourth community cookbook to be published by The Junior League of Chicago, Celebrate
Chicago!: A Taste Of Our Town showcases more than 250 recipes combining both fresh and
available ingredients for menu items that would grace any table and satisfy any appetite with a
very
special Chicago-style elegance and gusto. From Grandmother's Pumpkin Bread; Autumn Squash
and
Apple Bisque; Crab-Topped Salad Towers; and Lamb Burgers with Yogurt Sauce; to Chicken
and
Wild Mushroom Strudel with Dried Cherries; Banana Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins; Caramel
Grahams; and Picnic-in-the-Park Potato Salad. Celebrate Chicago! is a very highly recommended
addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
Breakfast At Brennan's And Dinner Too
Pip Brennan, et al.
Breannan's Inc.
417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
0963981900 $34.50 www. amazon.com
Superbly enhanced with color photography, Breakfast At Brennan's And Dinner, Too showcases
original recipes from the menus of New Orleans's world-famous Brennan's Restaurant. From
Buster
Crab Pecan; New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp; Creole Onion Soup; and Brennan's Blackened
Redfish; to Crabmeat Lundi Grass; Tournedos Royal with Sweetbreads; Les Peches Flamees; and
the house specialty Brennan Dressing, Breakfast At Brennan's And Dinner, Too is an elegant,
"kitchen friendly" cookbook that is as much fun to browse through as it is exciting to draw from
for
truly memorable dining.
Spanish Home Cooking
Miriam Kelen
Cocina Casera, Inc.
Lisa Ekus (publicity)
1931 Humboldt Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
0971511500 $34.95 cccinacasera.com
Spanish Home Cooking: Cocina Casera Espanola is a superb compendium of authentic Spanish
cusine drawn from the regions of Galicia, the Basque County, La Macnhacn, Catalunya, and
more.
The result of three years research and numerous on-site visitations, Miriam Kelen has produced an
impressive, superbly illustrated, specialty cookbook that would grace the collection of any
dedicated
gourmet chef.
The Fantasy/Science Fiction
Shelf
Curse Of Arkady
Emily Drake
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0756400740 $19.95 1-800-847-5515
Curse Of Arkady is the second book in Emily Drake's 'Magickers' series, and is especially
recommended for Harry Potter fans of all ages; even those not previously familiar with the
Magickers prior publication. Here vacation has ended and his summer at a magic camp perfecting
his
talents is over, but he's still learning to use his skills and must still face the fact that home is no
longer a safe refuge from the Dark Hand. Tension and action abound in this fastpaced, well
crafted
fantasy.
Fantasy Of The 20th Century
Randy Broecker
Collectors Press
PO Box 230986, Portland, OR 97281
1888054522 $60.00 1-800-423-1848
Randy Broecker's Fantasy Of The 20th Century deserves ongoing mention as an outstanding
fantasy
reference guide which should be a 'must' for any serious collector and reader. From the earliest
fantasy mythology epics to later publications and modern authors from H. Rider Haggard to
Robert
Howard, Fantasy Of The 20th Century surveys the major publications of the 20th century. A
highly
recommended reference, this is packed with color photos and insights alike.
Knight Life
Peter David
Ace/Berkley
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0441009360 $22.95 1-800-847-5515
King Arthur has reappeared to run the modern world's new Camelot: New York City. As a
natural
leader running against the New York hierarchy, aided by Merlin and hindered by half-sister
Morgan
and her son Mordred, he faces a campaign that questions his integrity and abilities. An intriguing,
different fable for modern times.
The Great Escape
Ian Watson
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
1930846096 $23.95 goldengryphon.com
Ian Watson's The Great Escape is an incredible anthology of nineteen uniquely original and
awe-inspiring short stories, ranging from a group of fallen angels determined to escape Hell, to a
vampire with a weakness for confectionaries, to the difficulties of caring for aging parents inside
of
one's brain rather than in a more traditional nursing home. An amazing selection of vibrantly
original,
eclectic, and sometimes darkly satirical stories that run from one end of the spectrum of the
fantastic
to the other, The Great Escape bombards the reader with the new, the unexpected, and the stories
that just can't be put down.
The Moon Maid
Edgar Rice Burroughs
University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588
0803262000 $18.95 1-800-755-1105
The Moon Maid: Complete And Restored is a classic pulp-magazine saga of the late Edgar Rice
Burroughs' science fiction adventure hero Julian the 5th whose destiny is to be reincarnated again
and again, until he can lead mankind's fight for freedom against vicious alien oppressors from the
moon. An engaging science fiction odyssey by the celebrated creator of Tarzan, The Moon Maid
includes countless passages, sentences, and words originally removed from the magazine edition
and/or added later by the author. Enhanced with an brief but informative introduction by Terry
Bison, this superbly presented Bison Press edition of The Moon Maid is a "must-read" and
"must-have" for the legions of Edgar Rice Burroughs fans everywhere!
Slog
Richard Bellush, Jr.
Robert D. Reed Publishers
750 La Playa Street, Suite 647, San Francisco, CA 94121
1931741093 $24.95 rdrpublishers.com
Richard Bellush's superbly written science fiction novel Slog is set in the context of a
post-cataclysmic Earth where increased solar activity has changed the face of planet, made
Antarctica a lush and fertile place, sparked wars, spread hideous diseases and famines, and
dramatically endangered the survival of the human race. America no longer exists as a cohesive
nation, and soon Quebec will colonize its once-sovereign lands. A welcome addition to any
personal
or community library science fiction collection, Slog is a gripping and very highly recommended
saga of the human struggle to endure the mounting tides of planetary change.
The Audiobook Shelf
Time Warner Audiobooks
1271 Avenue of Americas, NY NY 10020
1-800-759-0190
These new audio presentations are geared for reads who want high interest audio topics. Michael
Connelly's City Of Bones appears in both abridged format narrated by Len Cariou (158621201X,
$26.98) and unabridged narrated by Peter Jay Fernandez (1586212036, $39.98): a human bone
leads
to a shallow grave in the Hollywood hills, offering little evidence of a 20yearold murder. Can
justice
still be done? The tension is well developed and the twists unexpected. Anita Shreve's Sea Glass
also
appears abridged, read by Kyra Sedgwick (1586212699, $26.98) and unabridged narrated by
Judith
Ann Gantly (1586212710, $32.98): each tells of a house on the beach which a newly married
couple
fixes up, only to find a plunging economy and uncertainties bring accompanying puzzles to their
new
marriage. A fine story of romance and new lives. Hannah Crafts' Bondwoman's Narrative
(1586212729, $32.98) receives Anna Smith's strong voice and classic style as it blends a literary
historical novel written in the 1850s and perhaps the only known novel by a female black slave,
who
tells of a house slave's limited life. Jerry Kenkins' Youngest Hero (1586212672, $25.98) receives
Laurie O'Brien and Jack Sondericker's dual narration and acting backgrounds as it tells the story
of a
boy's gift of a lifetime and a mother's determination to help him. Baseball and an absent parent's
challenges come together. Mikela Tarlow and Philip Tarlow's Digital Aboriginal (1586212680,
$18.98) discusses technologydriven information which blurs old borders and how we survive. The
nonfiction treatise will particularly interest those involved in business. All are engrossing
listens.
Is It Just Me?
Ken Davis
Oasis Audio
289 S. Main Place, Carol Stream IL 60188
1589260562 $9.99 1-800-323-2500
Blend Christian inspiration with comedy ranging from vignettes to audience participation and you
have Ken Davis' Is It Just Me?, the on-site recording of a live show that is zany, zesty, and filled
with fun. If it's the feel of a live comedy show you seek in your listening pleasure, Is It Just Me? is
the perfect audio, with Ken Davis' humor being both catching and wide-ranging.
Audio Renaissance Tapes
5858 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90036
1-800-266-2834
Four new audio presentations will involve leisure listeners with a new set of mysteries and a
novel.
Marcia Willett's Week In Winter (1559277424, $25.95) enjoys Josephine Bailey's smooth
narrative
style as it tells of a spirited widow whose decision to sell a country house attracts a range of very
different buyers. Agatha Christie's short mysteries come alive in audio format and four
presentations
will appeal to newcomers to her magic. Ian Masters narrates Murder At The Vicarage
(1559277335,
$12.95), introducing Miss Jane Marple, a detective on the trail of a killer. David Horovitch
narrates
And Then There Were None (1559277343, $12.95), bringing alive this story of ten strangers
lured
to a mansion for a deadly evening of tension. Nigel Anthony lends a dramatic style to Murder Of
Roger Ackroyd (1559277319, $12.95), telling of a widow's suicide and a household's involvement
in
a subsequent murder. Nigel Anthony also narrates Sparkling Cyanide (1559277327, $12.95),
recounting a gathering of old friends who recall a dead colleague and who come to realize one of
them is her murderer. All are involving stories.
Miss Julia Throws A Wedding
Ann B. Ross
Books on Tape
Box 25122, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5122
0060513101 $64.00 1-800-541-5525
Miss Julia Throws A Wedding is the twelve hour, complete and unabridged audiobook
presentation
of Ann B. Ross' Southern-style comic novel about Miss Julia, a woman determined to plan a
traditional and "right" wedding for a couple. The bride once had an affair with Miss Julia's late
husband, yet time has passed and Miss Julia has become best friends with the young woman - who
is
going to get the wedding she deserves whether she likes it or not! A literary treasure of humor,
wit,
and insight, very ably narrated by Karen White, Miss Julia Throws A Wedding is a welcome and
highly recommended addition to community library audiobook collections.
Santa Fe
Hank Mitchum
Americana Publishing
303 San Mateo NE, Suite 104A, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
1588070794 $25.00 1-888-883-8203
A dramatic audiobook adventure set in the Wild West, Hank Mitchum's Santa Fe is the riveting
story of a western troubleshooter in for the deadliest test of his life when he has to bodyguard the
grueling four and a half day run of a westbound stagecoach to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Indian
warriors, ruthless outlaws, and a menacing stalker focused on one particular passenger are the
several and blended ingredients for a danger-filled saga in this exciting and highly recommended
western saga. Santa Fe is presented in the complete and unabridged audiobook recording in a
captivating narrative performance by Charlie O'Dowd.
Mortal Prey
John Sandford
Recorded Books
270 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
0399148930 $39.95 1-800-638-1304
The thirteenth title in John Sanford's suspenseful "Prey" series, Mortal Prey is the complete and
unbridged audiobook presentation ( 8 cassettes/11.5 hours), which is dramatically narrated
Richard
Ferrone. Mortal Prey a novel that combines terror, danger, mystery, and the determination to
survive against a hidden killer. A retired professional hitwoman loses her boyfriend to a sniper's
bullet. Knowing that the bullet was really meant for her, she must search and find the killer before
he
comes to kill her again. Recommended for community library audiobook collections, Mortal Prey
is
a gripping, shocking saga that keeps the listener riveted from beginning to end.
Highbridge Audio
1000 Westgate Dr., St. Paul, MN 55114
1-800-847-5515
This publisher's offerings in both compact disc and cassette format promise something for every
listener. In compact disc: Elizabeth Gilbert's Last American Man (1565116534, $34.95) tells of
one
Eustice Conway, who moved into the Appalachian Mountains to lead a primitive life for 20 years:
her biography probes his experiences. Ken McLeod narrates the Dalai Lama'' Stages Of
Meditation
(1565117068, $20.00), providing a simple explanation of meditation's basic principles. McLeod
also
provides a smooth transition to his Path Of Enlightenment (1565117084, 20.00), where the 14th
Dali discusses the meaning of being on this spiritual path. Marcus Stevens' Curve Of The World
(1565116348, $29.95) receives a moving narration by Sean Runnett as it tells of a businessman
who
struggles to survive a crash in the Congo. Al Franken narrates his own Oh, The Things I Know!
(1565116984, $24.95), a guide to living and achievement based on his life experiences.
Newcomers
and old fans of ''Car Talk" alike will relish a set of funny tapes from the show, staring 'Click and
Clack, the Trappet Brothers'. Best & Second Best Of (156511664X, $22.95) provides two hours
of
riotous calls from the show; Men Are From GM, Women Are From Ford (1565115627, $14.95)
discuss male/female differences; Why You Should Never Isten To Your Father When It Comes
To
Cars (1565115643, $13.95) provides some hilarious reflections on cars and parental quirks; and
Car
Tunes: Volume 1 (1565116615, $16.95) provides zany songs about cars. Perfect for listening in
the car. New cassettes include Patrick O'Brien's Commodore (1565115821, $17.95) narrated by
actor David McCallum includes an interview with the author as it provides the 17th novel in the
swashbuckling, seafaring Captain Aubrey adventure series. Oscar Wilde's Importance Of Being
Earnest (1565116763, $18.95) receives a fullcast production which enlivens this classic story of a
man who invents an invalid friend to turn away from unwanted family duties. Dennis Smith's
Report
From Ground Zero (156511678X, $29.95) ells of rescue attempts at the World Trade Center
after
the disaster and enjoys multiple narrators' strong voices. Agatha Christie's Unexpected Guest
(1565115554, $24.95), with Charles Osborne providing moving narration to this story of a
Scottish
man seeking help who discovers a murder. Bob Knight's My Story (1565117270, $28.00) receives
Robert Silver's revealing narrative style as it tells of a head basketball coach's lifelong involvement
in
the sports world. All are excellent audio choices.
Audio Editions/Audio Partners
1133 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
audiopartners.com
Three new releases from this publisher provide several strong titles. Agatha Christie's Sparkling
Cyanide (157270263X, $27.95) receives British actor Robin Bailey'' strong rendition and appears
unabridged. When an heiress dies from drinking cyanide at her own birthday party, a cast of
characters comes under suspicion a year later. Rex Stout's Silent Speaker (1572702702, $29.95)
comes to life under the warm voice of actor Michael Prichard, whose smooth and lively voice
brings
drama to this mystery of a dead government official and Nero Wolfe's investigation. F. Scott
Fitzgerald's Best Jazz Age Stories (1572702591, $17.95) receives Alexander Scourby's veteran
acting embellishments as it presents four short 1920s stories exploring relationships and missed
opportunities. All are excellent.
The Desert Of Wheat
Zane Grey
Blackstone Audiobooks
P.O. Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
0786121661 $62.95 1-800-729-2665
Zane Grey's The Desert Of Wheat is the powerful story of Kurt Dorn, a young farmer facing a
moral
dilemma between going to France to fight the Germans or staying in America to protect the
woman
he loves and his wheat crop grown with the sweat of hard labor. A classic Western tale,
epitomizing
Zane Grey's undeniable ability to capture the soul of life, love, and land, and vividly narrated by
Jim
Gough, The Desert Of Wheat is a superbly produced, complete and unabridged audiobook
presentation and highly recommended for community library audiobook collections and the
legions
of dedicated Zane Grey fans.
New Millennium Audio
301 N. Canon Dr. #214, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1-310-785-2180
Alexandre Dumas' Man In The Iron Mask (1590070054, $25.00) brings a classic alive under the
performing voice of Christopher Cazenove, one of England's finest actors. This final episode of
the
Three Musketeers blends historical fiction with dramatic embellishments. Elliott Gould performs
two
Raymond Chandler classics: Killer In The Rain And Other Stories (1590070523) and Mandarin's
Jade And Other Stories (1590070615, $25.00 each). Each holds some classic short mysteries; the
former laying the groundwork for the Philip Marlowe character; the latter creating a fine detective
set. Both will please any fan of detective writing. Jack Higgins' To Catch A King (1590070526,
$18.00) is set in 1940 and presents actor Christopher Lee's strong narrative style as it tells of
international intrigue during war times. His Toll For The Brave (1590070577, $18.00) receives
Nicol Williamson's reading as it tells of a prisoner's brainwashing and lasting psychological
problems.
Children will delight in Julie Andrews' Mandy (1590070208, $18.00), telling of a preteens desire
to
put an end to the loneliness of her orphan childhood through love. All are inviting, revealing audio
reads.
Barefoot In The Park
Neil Simon
L.A. Theatre Works
681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
1580812309 $19.95 1-800-708-8863
Barefoot In The Park is the complete and unabridged ninety minute audiobook presentation of a
classic Neil Simon romantic comedy. Wonderfully performed by Laura Linney and Eric Stoltz,
Barefoot In The Park is the flawlessly recorded production that tells the story of a new lawyer and
his
young bride, the adventures and foibles in beginning married life, complicated by an uptight
mother-in-law and an eccentric gourmet chef who lives in a loft on the roof of their apartment
(their
window ledge is the only access to his padlocked premises). A superb choice for any personal,
school, or community audiobook collection, Barefoot In The Park is also available in a CD format
(1580812341, $24.95).
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859
This audio publisher aims to please the popular, everyday listening market with bestselling authors
and appealing titles paired with notable readers: their monthly publication list is prolific and offers
something for almost every listener. Among the many recent publications: John Saul's Midnight
Voices (1590862171, $32.95) appears unabridged, with newcomer Aasne Vigesaa contributing a
moving, memorable dramatization to the story of an apartment building which houses evil as well
as
eccentric neighbors. The plot evolves in a compelling fashion when spiced with audio drama.
Robert
Waller's A Thousand Country Roads (1590862643, $22.95) is recommended listening for fans of
Bridges Of Madison County: Jim Bond provides the smooth narration for this epilogue
companion
title, which tells of a main who lives a lonely life until he takes to the road again. Prior fans of
historical novelist Jean Auel will be delighted with an unabridged presentation of her latest
addition
to her prehistory titles, Shelters Of Stone (1590869897, $59.95), narrated by veteran Sandra Burr
who brings life this continuing story of Ayla and Jondalar, now joining his tribe and anticipating
parenthood if they can fit in. Romance novelist Nora Roberts has two fine new titles to offer:
Three Fates (1590866952, $24.95), narrated by Bernadette Quigley who lends a compelling voice
to
this story of a ship's sinking and a changed survivor's quest, and Face The Fire (1590862290,
$19.95), with Burr providing an experienced smooth style to this final third book in a trilogy of
romance surrounding Three Sisters Island. Annie Ward's Making Of June (1590860551, $24.95)
also receives Aasne Vigesaa's experienced theatre voice as it tells of a L.A. woman who faces
changes when she moves to the Balkans. Jayne Krentz's Summer In Eclipse Bay (1590862590,
$24.95) enjoys veteran Joyce Bean's smooth and compelling style and also concludes a trilogy as
it
tells of passions in a small Oregon town. Jeanne Ray narrates her own unabridged novel Step Ball
Change (159086089, $24.95), bringing to life a witty story of daughters, sisters, and a
tooexpensive
wedding. Mary Jo Putney's Bartered Bride (1590860969, $24.95) receives Michael Page's strong
style as it tells of a sailor who heads for home, rescues a European woman along the way, and
discovers romance. James Brady's Warning Of War (1590860519, $24.95) benefits from Dick
Hill's
ability to bring a tense plot to life as it tells of the North China marines during World War II. John
Nance's Turbulence (1590868181, $24.95) also receives the author's own strong voice which
brings
alive his story of a 747 mistaken for a terrorist bomb. Laurell Hamilton's Caress Of Twilight
(1590860365, $24.95) receives veteran Laural Merlington's acting experience and ability to touch
up
a plot with tension as it tells of a princess determined to stay alive in a dangerous world. Robert
Crais' Free Fall (1590865123, $24.95) enjoys James Daniel's acting background as his voice lends
drama to the story of a detective who tries to rescue a girl in a fix. Stuart Woods' Short Forever
(1590860705, $29.95) benefits from Robert Lawrence's ability to spice a reading with zest as it
tells
of a deadly rivalry between two American spies. Dorothea Benton Frank's Sullivan's Island
(159086011X, $24.95) benefits from Joyce Bean's compelling story as it tells of an island woman
who must return home in order to face a frightening future. Fern Michaels' Kentucky Heat
(1590862418, $19.95) receives Laural Merlington's experiences acting voice which illuminates a
plot high in drama and Kentucky setting. A strong woman estranged from her family struggles to
build her racing stable empire. Linda Howard's Dying To Please (1590861620, $24.95) receives
Susan Ericksen's experienced stage voice and dramatic style: the perfect companions to a charged
story of a trained female bodyguard who thwarts a burglary and attracts the attention of an
obsessed
man. Peter Abrahams' The Tutor (1590861981, $24.95) benefits from James Daniels' acting style
as
it tells of an ordinary family who ires a tutor and faces destruction from within. Lee Child's
Without
Fail (1590860640, $24.95) enjoys veteran narrator Dick Hill's smooth and compelling voice as it
tells of assassins thwarted by one Jack Reacher. Kathryn Harrison's Seal Wife (1590861450,
$24.95), narrated deftly by newcomer Fred Stella, will appeal to any who enjoy stories of
romance
and adventure as a lonely Alaskan man faces a woman's obsession. Anne McCaffrey's Freedom's
Ransom (1590868904, $19.95) receives Dick Hill's experienced, quiet style as it continues the
story
of slaves who fight for freedom on planet Botany. T. Jefferson Parker's Black Water
(1590861353,
$24.95) enjoys Vigesaa's voice as it presents a fine thriller of a dead woman and a suspicious
detective. All are compelling stories which come alive in audio format.
Hyperion Audio
77 West 66th Street, NY, NY 10023-6298
1-800-759-0190
Three new audios provide something different for listeners. Mattie Stepanek's Hope Through
Heartsongs (0786869526, $12.98) provides inspiration poetry about sustaining hope when the
world
is tough. Mattie's struggle with muscular dystrophy has been told in other books; this provides
inspiration to others. Clark Howard and Mark Meltzer's Get Clark Smart (078687015X, $18.98)
provides tips on how to pay bottom dollar for top services, from travel to homebuying. Tips on
retirement and major purchases abound. Stephen Laudin, et.al.'s Fish Tales (0786870729, $18.98)
tells how people in reallife businesses boosted morale and improved results. Basic principles
contained in the prior FISH tale of a fictional company are illustrated in stories by real people who
discuss how they overcame workplace problems. All provide different topics from the usual
audiobook.
The Archaeology Shelf
The Molecule Hunt
Martin Jones
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10010
1559706112 $26.95 1-800-759-0190
The Molecule Hunt: Archaeology And The Search For Ancient DNA by Martin Jones (the first to
hold the George Pitt-Rivers Professorship of Archaeological Science, Cambridge University, and
Chairman of the Ancient Biomolecules Initiative program) is a serious, authoritative, highly
accessible introduction for the non-specialist general reader to the fascinating scientific revelations
that ancient proteins and remnants of DNA trapped in fossils and amber can tell us about the
prehistoric world from which they derived. From the discovery that all humans come from one
female ancestor 150,000 years ago (dubbed "The Mitochondrial Eve"), to comparing Neanderthal
DNA to that of modern homo sapiens, to revising when the first humans crossed the Aleutian land
bridge, and much more, The Molecule Hunt is an amazing, informed and informative glimpse into
how the disciplines and technologies of science can connect ancient mysteries with modern
marvels.
The Archaeology Of Colonialism
Claire L. Lyons
John K. Papadopoulos
Getty Publications
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1682
0892366354 $39.95 www.getty.edu
Collaboratively edited by Claire L. Lyons (Collections Curator, Getty Research Institute) and
John
K. Papadopoulos (Associate Curator of Antiquities, J. Paul Getty Museum), The Archaeology Of
Colonialism is a thoughtful collection of scholarly essays by an eclectic variety of learned authors
on
the Greeks in Iberia, colonial encounters on the West African coast from the seventeenth through
nineteenth centuries, the format of Andean colonial towns, and more. Black-and-white
photographs
illustrate this fine college-level compilation and presentation. The Archaeology Of Colonialism is
strongly recommended for advanced Archaeological Studies supplemental reading lists and
academic
reference collection.
The Environmental Studies
Shelf
The New Economy Of Nature
Gretchen Daily & Katherine Ellison
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave. NW #300, Washington, DC 200091148
1559639458 $25.00 1-800-828-1302
Ecologist Daily and journalist Ellison provide a fine collection of engaging stories from around the
world in The New Economy Of Nature, stories that showcase individuals who are developing
pioneering new approaches to conservation. The focus here is on how to make conservation
profitable and thus worth promoting economically. These informative and inspiring "read world"
examples prove it can be done and tell how.
Smoke Wars
Donald MacMillan
Montana Historical Society Press
PO Box 201201, Helena, MT 59620-1201
0917298659 $18.95 1-800-243-9900
Smoke Wars: Anaconda Copper, Montana Air Pollution, And The Courts, 1890-1920 was
originally
Montana Historian Donald MacMillan's Ph.D. dissertation. When MacMillan died in 1996, his
dissertation was published posthumously with the addition of an introduction by William L. Lang
(Director, Center for Columbia River History, Washington State Historical Society, Washington
State University-Vancouver. Now brought back into print by the Montana Historical Society
Press,
Smoke Wars begins in the 1880s when copper companies in Butte processed ore by roasting it in
open-air heaps and created dense clouds of low-lying, noxious smoke. MacMillan vividly depicts
the
history and effects of this technology upon the surrounding community and includes a narrative of
a
visit to butte in 1885 by Granville Stuart, one of Montana's early pioneers and a visiting dignitary
from England, who gave an eye-witness account of what he saw. This is also the story of citizens
banding together to fight the polluting activities of the Amalgamated Copper Company, and the
legal
and publicity battles that ensued for years. This 304 page history is enhanced with three maps and
six illustrations and is a highly recommended contribution to American History and Environmental
Studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections. Smoke Wars is also available in a
hardcover edition (091729862-4, $40.00).
The Native American Shelf
Oneida-English English-Oneida Dictionary
Karin Michelson & Mercy Doxtator
University of Toronto Press
2250 Military Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150
0802035906 $150.00 1-716-693-2768
Compiled by Karin E. Michelson (Associate Professor of Linguistics, State University of New
York
at Buffalo) and Mercy A. Doxtator (former Oneida-language teacher at the Standing Stone
School
at Oneida-of-the-Thames, and Director of the Oneida Language Center, 1993-1997),
Oneida-English English-Oneida Dictionary is an expansive, thorough, scholarly reference for the
Iroquoian Native American language, which is currently at risk of extinction and spoken fluently
by
fewer than 250 people. The Oneida-English portion features approximately 6000 entries, offering
lexical bases, particles, and grammatical morphemes to round out its solid information. A brief yet
thorough and competent guide to the essential basics of the Oneida language, its grammar and
pronunciation prefaces the extensive list of dictionary entries. Oneida-English English-Oneida
Dictionary is an impressive, scholarly, and thoroughly professional reference, and a welcome
presentation and preservation of a rich cultural and traditional Native American language.
The North American Indians
Edward S. Curtis
Aperture
20 East 23rd St., NY, NY 10010-4463
089381492X $19.95 1-800-929-2323
From 1896 to 1930, famed photography pioneer Edward S. Curtis documented Native
Americans,
their cultures and way of life throughout the western United States and British Columbia. His
years
of field work resulted in the publication of a unique twenty-volume visual record, accompanied by
his written observations. 68 photographs have been gleaned from the original collection of
hundreds
of period photographs and compiled into the Aperture edition of The North American Indians,
along
with Curtis' field notes detailing the content of the images. Enhanced with an informative
introduction by Native American expert Joseph Epes Brown, The North American Indians is an
enthusiastically recommended contribution to academic and community library Native American
studies reading lists and reference collections.
The Black Seminole Legacy And North American Politics 1693-1845
Bruce Edward Twyman
Howard University Press
2225 Georgia Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20001
0882582046 $19.95 1-202-238-2570
The Black Seminole Legacy And North American Politics 1693-1845 by educator and historian
Bruce Edward Twyman is a scholarly, accessible study of fugitive slaves who fled to Florida and
formed alliances with Native peoples, mostly Seminoles. Known as "Black Seminoles", these
independent-minded people had a profound effect on the politics of Spain, Britain, and the United
States especially from 1693 to 1845. The influence that Black Seminoles had on United States
presidents, and the particular contributions of the Black Seminole leader Abraham, are scrutinized
in
depth in this fascinating account that delves deep into an often-overlooked side of American
history.
Ideal for both academia and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in Native American
Studies, The Black Seminole Legacy And North American Politics 1693-1845 is highly
recommended reading.
Power And Place
Vine Deloria, Jr. & Daniel R. Wildcat
Fulcrum Resources
16100 Table Mountain Parkway, #300, Golden, Colorado 80403
155591859X $17.95 1-800-992-2908
Power And Place: Indian Education In America is a selection and compilation of sixteen
thoughtful,
informative essays by authors Vine Deloria, Jr. (a Standing Rock Sioux and a retired university
professor of political science and history), and Daniel R. Wildcat (a member of the Muscogee
Nation
of Oklahoma and an American Indian Studies faculty member at Haskell Indian Nations
University).
Both of these learned authors present their perspectives on Native American education from
public
school through college levels, the challenges presented by the modern educational system and the
question of self-determination as it affects young minds and futures. A book of thoughtful and
thought provoking observations, Power And Place is a highly recommended contribution to
Native
American Studies and American Educational History supplemental reading lists and academic
reference collections.
A Reference In Time
Alexandra J. McClanahan, editor
The CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206, Anchorage, AK 99503
0938227041 $19.95 1-800-764-3382
Edited by Alexandra McClanahan for The CIRI Foundation, A Reference In Time: Alaska Native
History Day By Day is a unique presentation of the history of Alaska's Native American
community.
It is divided into sections corresponding to just about every day of every month, and each day lists
those profound historical events that directly affected Alaska's native peoples as recorded through
down through the years of modern history. For example, the entry for May 2 lists both an
expedition
dispatched by Russian explorer Grigorii Shelikhov in 1785 and the adoption of the (then)
Territory
of Alaska's official flag in 1927. A fascinating, expertly researched, succinctly chronological
reference, and featuring an extensive index for ease of use, A Reference In Time is a unique and
welcome addition to the growing library of Native American Studies supplemental reading
materials
and academic reference works.
The Gaming Shelf
Anvil Galaxy
Bill Coffin
Palladium Books
12455 Universal Drive, Taylor, MI 48180
1574570196 $17.95 palladiumbooks.com
The Anvil Galaxy is "Rifts Dimension Book Five", the latest in a series of science fiction/fantasy
role-playing game sourcebooks for the ever-changing "Megaverse" role playing game created by
Kevin Siembieda. This particular sourcebook leans more toward the science fiction aspect,
offering
planets, space travel, alien races, plot hooks, cosmic dilemmas and much, much more. The Anvil
Galaxy is superbly presented, highly recommended, 160 page sourcebook packed from cover to
cover with ideas that can be adapted to any spacefaring campaign.
The Architecture Shelf
Wiel Arets
Xavier Costa, editor
Helene Binet, photographer
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003
1568983352 $75.00 www.papress.com
Aptly edited by Xavier Costa (Curator of Architecture, Mies van der Rohe Foundation), Wiel
Arets
is an impressive presentation showcasing the creations of architect Wiel Arets. The first full-length
monograph of Arets' work, Wiel Arets features a thoughtful text commentary offered by a variety
of
learned writers concerning Arets' application of leveraging theory "oneirism", uses of grids and
rhizomes, and much more. Yet the highlight of this outstanding coffee-table book is undoubtedly
Helen Binet's photography - some in color, and some in black-and-white, all combined with an
informative text joyously proffering evidence of Wiel Arets' architectural genius. Wiel Arets is a
welcome and recommended addition to professional and academic architectural history reference
collections.
Contractor's Guide To QuickBooks Pro 2002
Karen Mitchell, et al.
Craftsman Book Company
P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA 92018
1572181184 $46.50 1-800-829-8123
Collaboratively developed and written by Karen Mitchell, Craig Savage, and Jim Erwin,
Contractor's
Guide To QuickBooks Pro 2002 is a straightforward, easy-to-follow guide for setting up and
using
the QuickBooks Pro 2002 accounting software to expedite one's construction business. Meant
expressly for contractors who may be lacking in familiarity with computer software programs, the
individual chapters address the basics of using QuickBooks Pro 2002, setting preference, using it
to
track workers' comp costs and other expenses, recording receivables and payables, keeping track
of
one's customer base and much more. A solid, "user friendly", highly recommended "how to"
manual
and reference, Contractor's Guide To QuickBooks Pro 2002 is enhanced with a CD-ROM
offering
reconfigured construction company files to save setup time, and Job Cost Wizard, a program that
swiftly and easily converts National Estimator estimates into QuickBooks Pro estimates.
The Social Issues Shelf
American Homelessness
Mary Ellen Hombs
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
1576072479 $45.00 1-800-368-6868
An important part of the ABC-CLIO "Contemporary World Issues" series, American
Homelessness:
A Reference Handbook offers an informative survey of homelessness in the United States since
1980, as well as federal, state, and municipal efforts to solve this persistent and growing problem.
Now in an updated and expanded third edition (fifty percent of the material is new), all of the
pertinent laws regulating homeless people in public places are covered, as well as the results of
federal funding, along with housing, health issues, and state policies affecting the homeless. An
essential, core reference for academic, governmental, advocacy organization, and community
library
reference collections, American Homelessness also offers a series of insights into homelessness in
Western Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Facing Terror
Jim Rodgers & Tim Kullman
University Press of America
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0761822151 $28.00 1-800-462-6420
Collaboratively written by Jim Rodgers and Tim Kullman, Facing Terror: The Government's
Response To Contemporary Extremists In America is a very straightforward, informative, and
educational work that introduces the reader to the nature of terrorism and those who perpetrate it.
Special focus is given to domestic terrorism in America, reflected by infamous American extremist
groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and by prominent individuals such as Timothy McVeigh and his
associates in the Oklahoma City bombings, -- although broader incidences of international
terrorism
such as the September 11 attacks are also discussed. Facing Terror is a sober, seminal, ground
breaking work, highly recommended for Contemporary Social Issues and Political Science reading
lists and academic reference collections.
Adult Children Of Divorced Parents
Beverly Rodgers & Tom Rodgers
Resource Publications
160 E. Virginia St., Suite #290, San Jose, CA 95112-5876
0893905526 $19.95 www.rpinet.com
Collaboratively written by experienced marriage counselors Beverly and tom Rodgers, Adult
Children Of Divorced Parents: Making Your Marriage Work offers a very personal approach that
speaks to such familial issues as emotional injuries to self-esteem, the ability to trust or
communicate, security, and other psychological impediments that can come from surviving the
divorce of one's parents. Learning to heal through forgiveness and embark upon constructive
problem solving are key issues in Adult Children Of Divorced Parents, a heartfelt, meaningful, and
highly recommended book for the growing numbers of men and women who must deal with the
continuing aftermath of divorced family relationships.
Death By Journalism?
Jerry Bledsoe
Down Home Press
John F. Blair, Publisher (distributor)
PO Box 4126, Asheboro, NC 27204
1878086936 $24.95 1-800-222-9796
Rhonda Winters was the director of a satellite campus for a North Carolina community college
who
offered an adult community-outreach course on the Civil War, a course of studies organized by
regional historian and preservationist Jack Perdue. The course was almost finished (and the
students
were both learning the material and enjoying experience) when a reporter wrote an article falsely
claiming that Winters was teaching the slaves in the South were happy with their condition.
Originally published in a local paper, the defamatory article was picked up by the Associated Press
and reprinted worldwide, bring Winters a barrage of vituperative news coverage defaming both
her
and the college, and resulted in an investigation by the U.S. Commission on Civile Rights, as well
as
the cancellation of the course. Even when students, instructors, and college officials clearly
proclaimed the article to be false, the newspaper's editors backed the reporter. In the end, the
newspaper's deceptive view prevailed, despite a wealth of evidence laid out in the pages of Death
By
Journalism? Here is a focused spotlight on one of journalism's most irresponsible episodes, a
scenario that did real harm to real people and discredited the profession to all who knew where
the
truth really lay. Put very simply, Death By Journalism? should be required reading for every
journalism student in every college and university in this country.
Misplaced
Alexia Lewnes
Xenium Press
532 La Guardia Place, Suite 287, New York, NY 10012
0970260202 $25.00 1-212-463-7696
Alexia Lewnes is a writer for the United Nations Children's Fund, and in Misplaced: New York
City's Street Kids she follows five street children from their homes to their street corners and the
harsh realities of their world: drug addiction, lack of shelter, the underlying threat of violence, and
worse. Especially recommended reading for child welfare advocates and governmental policy
makers, Misplaced is a highly personal and revealing testimony of a very real social problem
rampant
in every major America city today.
The Language Studies Shelf
Latin Readings For Review
A. E. Hillard & C. G. Botting
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
0865164037 $16.50 www.bolchazy.com
Now in its eighth edition and enhanced with additions by Donald H. Hoffman, Latin Readings For
Review is an ideal elementary Latin translation book which students of the language can use to
practice and improve their understanding. Ninety-six brief Latin passages, one per page, form the
bulk of this guide; additional sections are devoted to reviewing grammatical tenses and
pronunciation. A glossary rounds out this superb study text for serious students of Latin;
however,
Latin Readings For Review is primarily meant for intermediate students to practice one's skill in
Latin, and not a complete textbook in and of itself for novices. Most readings relate to Roman
history or Greek mythology in this fine aid to the study of a classic language. Bolchazy-Carducci
Publishers are the premier publishers of Latin and Greek language materials. Educators and
academic department chairs should write for their free catalog offering a complete listing of all of
their instructional texts and publications.
Cheng & Tsui English-Chinese Lexicon Of Business Terms With Pinyin
Andrew C. Chang, compiler
Cheng & Tsui Company
25 West Street, Boston, MA 02111-1213
0887273947 $29.95 cheng-tsui.com
Cheng & Tsui English-Chinese Lexicon Of Business Terms With Pinyin is a highly practical
linguistic and international commerce reference. It focuses on English-Chinese translations only;
each offered English word has its Mandarin Chinese equivalent in both written Chinese Characters
and pinyin (a system that romanizes Chinese words with tone marks, presenting them in an
easy-to-pronounce form). A quick, simple guide filled with more than 9000 basic terms of
banking,
finance, trade, real estate, stocks, and more words particularly relevant to the business world,
Cheng
& Tsui English-Chinese Lexicon Of Business Terms With Pinyin is especially recommended for
direct and straightforward American and Chinese corporate and governmental
communications.
The Political Science Shelf
Government Information On The Internet
Peggy Garvin, editor
Bernan Associates
4611-F Assembly Dr, Lanham, MD 20706
0890595879 $75.00 1-800-274-4447
Now in a newly updated and expanded fifth edition, Government Information On The Internet is a
solid, thorough, accessibly organized reference book of World Wide Web sites corresponding to
countless institutions of the American Government, as well as state and local government
information, and a special section of government information for numerous nations around the
world
from Albania to Zimbabwe. Solid, detailed descriptions of what each governmental web site has
to
offer as well as an index for quick and easy reference make Government Information On The
Internet a first-class reference for anyone who has to look up specific facts relatively quickly.
Government Information On The Internet is specially recommended as a resource for college and
community libraries that offer public Internet access.
The Medieval/Renaissance
Shelf
Three Medieval Rhetorical Arts
James J. Murphy
University of California Press
c/o Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Arizona State University, P.O. Box 872508, Tempe, AZ 85287-2508
0866982701 $22.00 1-480-727-6503
Volume 228 in the Medieval Renaissance Texts and Studies series, Three Medieval Rhetorical
Arts
is the reprinted discourse of three medieval authors on the topics of three different communication
art forms. The essays are "The Principles of Letter-Writing" by Anonymous of Bologna (1135
A.D.), "The New Poetics" by Geoffrey of Vinsauf (1210 A.D.), and "The Form of Preaching" by
Robert of Basevorn (1322 A.D.). All three readings are expertly translated into English and
present
insightful, erudite testimony of artistic values and virtues that have truly weathered the test of
centuries and provide modern readers with a kind of "window in time" through which to glimpse a
feeling for the culture of that time lost era. Three Medieval Rhetorical Arts is very highly
recommended for Medieval Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
Constraint On Trial
Gerrit Voogt
Truman State University Press
100 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
0943549841 $30.00 1-800-916-6802
The 52nd volume of the Truman State University Press "Sixteenth Century Essays and Studies"
series, Constraint On Trial: Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert And Religious Freedom by Gerrit Voogt
(Kennesaw state University, Kennesaw, Georgia) is the close study of Dirck Volckertsz
Coornhert
(1522-90), an individualist poet, playwright, translator, and controversial figure who dared to
defend the values of tolerance and freedom of conscience. Examining his "Synod on the Freedom
of
Conscience", the "Trial of the Killing of Heretics", and many, many other works, Coornhert's
ideas,
impact and legacy are scrutinized in this fascinating volume. Constraint On Trial is a strongly
recommended contribution to Sixteenth-Century Studies supplemental reading lists, as well as
university level academic European history, culture, philosophy, and religious reference
collections.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Pie In The Sky
Patricia Condon Johnston
Afton Historical Society Press
P.O. Box 100, Afton, MN 55001
1890434396 $17.95 1-800-436-8443
Pie In The Sky: A Memoir About Writing And Publishing is Patricia Condon Johnson's personal
testimony on the joys and hardships of writing for magazines, writing books, self-publishing
books,
and the tragedy of losing her daughter to murder. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this
thoughtful and deeply engaging accounting which is hallmarked by the author's tenacity and
insight.
Pie In The Sky is highly recommended reading, especially by those who aspire to have their own
writings published, regardless of the pressures and challenges life puts in their way.
Hooking The Reader
Sharon Rendell-Smock
Morris Publishing
3212 East Hwy. 30, Kearney, NE 68847
http://www.rendell-smock.com/
0965498123 $11.95 1-321-777-2559
Hooking The Reader: Opening Lines That SELL by award winning author Sharon Rendell-Smock
is
a no nonsense compilation of literary tips, tricks, and techniques for hooking readers' attention, as
provided and described by more than one hundred notable and successful authors ranging from
Anne
McCaffrey, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, and Larry Niven, to Poul Anderson, Gene Wolfe, and Greg
Bear.
From first-rate opening lines to ways to best sustain the reader's interest, Hooking The Reader is a
veritable showcase of useful insights, information, tidbits, and examples -- and has the absolute
highest recommendation for aspiring authors everywhere, regardless of their chosen genre or
subject
matter.
Publishing With Students
Chris Weber
Heinemann/Reed Elsevier
361 Hanover St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
0325002835 $23.50 heinemann.com
Publishing With Students: A Comprehensive Guide by Chris Weber (ESL teacher and Founder of
the Oregon Students Writing & Art Foundation) is a first-rate introduction and instruction text
showing parents and teachers how to best help young people on their way to becoming the next
generation of published authors. Individual chapters address the pros and cons of displaying
students' work on the Internet, school newspapers and magazines, e-mail publication projects,
crucial steps to successful bookmaking, and much more. Appendixes full of resources round out
this
informative, practical, "user friendly", and highly recommended question-answering guide.
The Interior Design Shelf
Thimbleberries Classic Country
Lynette Jensen
Landauer Books
12251 Maffitt Road, Cumming, IA 50061
1890621439 $19.95 1-800-557-2144
Thimbleberries Classic Country: Four Seasons Of Lifestyle, Decorating, Entertaining & Quilting
by
designer, teacher, and interior decorating expert Lynette Jensen's a gorgeously illustrated guide
packed cover to cover with impressive color photographs offering the quilting enthusiast a wealth
of
easy and practical ways to create a country atmosphere in one's residence. From quilting to easy
projects for evoking the spirit of the seasons, Thimbleberries Classic Country is a joy to simply
browse through, and is filled from first page to last with first-rate ideas for adding a warm, gentle
touch to the home.
Adobe Details
Karen Witynski & Joe P. Carr
Gibbs Smith
P.O. Box 667, Layton, UT 84041
158685030X $21.95 1-800-748-5439
Adobe Details by award winning Mexican design specialists Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr is an
impressive survey at the culture, furnishings, and especially the architecture prevalent in the
American Southwest and the mountains of Mexico. The majority of Adobe Details is devoted to
breathtaking, full-color photography of grand living spaces; brief text captions and essays provide
rich detail on the history, functionality, and symbolism of these inspirational edifices. Adobe
Details
is especially for architecture buffs and a welcome addition to academic and community library
interior design reference collections.
The Poetry Shelf
Danger And Beauty
Jessica Hagedorn
City Lights Publishers
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
0872863875 $16.95 www.citylights.com
Writer, performance artist, poet and playwright Jessica Hagedorn's Danger And Beauty is a
unique
and impressive anthology of vivid poetry, interspersed with the occasional brief prose scene,
about
everything from pet food and peep shows to the "dangerous music" of 1975. Monologues
touching
on mature subjects, the undeniable impact a Catholic upbringing has on one's life, and unfettered
emotion distinguish Danger And Beauty as poetry that mingles with the forbidden. Sorcery: there
are some people I know/whose beauty/is a crime./who make you so crazy/you don't
know/whether
to throw yourself/as them/or kill them./which makes/for a permanent madness./which could
be/bad
for you./you better be on the lookout/for such circumstances...
The Water Horse
Medbh McGuckian
Eilean Ni Chuilleanain
Wake Forest University Press
PO Box 7333, Winston-Salem, NC 27109
0916390934 $12.95 1-336-758-5448
The Water Horse is a collection of fabulous Gaelic poetry ably translated for an English reading
audience and laced with the power of myth from beginning to end. This bi-lingual collection
(Gaelic
on the left/English on the right) is an enthusiastically recommended acquisition for academic
poetry
collections, and will very aptly serve to introduce the reading public to an undeniable modern Irish
poetry with an antiquarian bard's feeling for language and imagery. Eithne The Hun: The earliest
woman to be cited/in that might tome of Keating--/The Growth of Learning in Ireland--/figured
children were for eating.//She'd been fostered out, seemingly,/with the Decies tribe of
Munster/who
reared her on a diet/of the fatted flesh of youngsters//so as to bring on her menarche/before she
was
well ready/and get land they were promised/out of the blade who might wed her://but the lamb
must
still be waiting/to be led to the altar/by the mess they've just made/of those three in Gibraltar.
The Self As Constellation
Jeanine Hathaway
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
1574411446 $12.95 1-800-826-8911
Jeanine Hathaway won the 2001 "Vassar Miller Prize" in poetry and the collection of her verse
comprising The Self As Constellation clearly documents her as having mastered the thematic and
structural principal of her work. Grandmother God: You delivered land out of water,
settled/radiant
horizons with variety, then the need/for legs. That was when you knew time flash,/the glint of
something turning perhaps away.//With evolution's ears like petals and shells,/you listen now for
your early comfort,/the voice you found for necessity.//Although the dark has thinned, gone/vague
with shadows, is not what/you would recall; though even your name/is quiet, you are aware of
that
old hum,/dissatisfaction rising again like a resource.
The Criminology Shelf
Handbook Of Computer Crime Investigation
Eoghan Casey, editor
Academic Press
525 B St., #1900, San Diego, CA 92101
0121631036 $39.95 academicpress.com
Capably edited by Eoghan Casey (System Security Administrator, Yale University), Handbook Of
Computer Crime Investigation: Forensic Tools And Technology is a fascinating guide to the
software and hardware tools necessary for collecting digital evidence of cyber crimes ranging
from
cyberstalking and child pornography to financial fraud, espionage, or terrorism. Essays by a
variety
of learned and experienced authors present the latest means of forensic analysis for Windows,
Unix,
and more systems. Sample code, charts, and appropriate case examples pepper this amazing,
cutting-edge criminology reference. Handbook Of Computer Crime Investigation is an invaluable
and "user friendly" contribution to the field of computer and Internet security.
Killjoy
Corine J. Quarterman & Rollie Powell
Hummingbird Press
PO Box 322, Londonderry, VT 05148
0967544300 $19.95 http://www.hummingbird-press.com
Killjoy: A Cop's Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse by business and surety consultant Corine
Quarterman (in collaboration with former police officer and juvenile abuse prevention expert
Rollie
Powell), utilizes true life case studies to illustrate and document how child sexual abuse erodes the
social contract which is essential to the foundation of a democratic and law abiding society -- and
toxic to families both short term and long term. Especially appropriate for the non-specialist
general
reader, Killjoy is a timely and welcome contribution to the growing national dialogue about the
prevention and punishment of familial and opportunistic child abusers and their victims.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
The Wonder Of Presence
Toni Packer
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115
1570628750 $12.95 shambhala.com
The Wonder Of Presence And The Way Of Meditative Inquiry by Zen practitioner Toni Packer is
a
compilation of serious thoughts about the nature of Zen, meditation, death, life, and truth. Written
in
simple, direct terms and drawing upon both Eastern philosophy and personal experience, The
Wonder Of Presence is a careful, inquisitive and highly recommended introduction to opening
one's
mind to new thoughts, ideas, and all the Universe contains.
On Having No Head
Douglas E. Harding
Inner Directions Foundation
P.O. Box 130070, Carlsbad, CA 92013
1878019198 $11.95 InnerDirections.org
Douglas Harding's On Having No Head: Zen And The Rediscovery Of The Obvious is a
philosophical look at "headlessness", or the psychological state of "no-self" of mysticism that
opens
one's mind and senses to the workings of internal and external nature. Harding places "the
headless
way" within a Zen context, as well as comparing it to other spiritual traditions in this insightful
and
thought-provoking treatise. On Having No Head is a highly recommended contribution to
Buddhist
and Eastern Philosophy supplemental reading lists.
The Civil War Shelf
A Single Grand Victory
Ethan S. Rafuse
Scholarly Resources
104 Greenhill Ave, Wilmington DE 19805
0842028757 $60.00 1-800-772-8937
The seventh installment of the Scholarly Resource "American Crisis Series" on the Civil War era,
A
Single Grand Victory: The First Campaign And Battle Of Manassas by Civil War scholar and
historian Ethan S. Rafuse is a meticulous, exhaustively researched, well written examination of
every
phase of the first major clash of the Civil War which came to be known as the Battle of Manassas.
From the march on Centreville to the savage slaughter on Henry Hill, A Single Grand Victory is
painstakingly researched, and presented with exquisite detail. A Single Grand Victory is a strongly
recommended addition to Civil War Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
Civil War In The Southwest
Jerry Thompson
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843
1585441317 $24.95 1-800-826-8911
Civil War In The Southwest: Recollections Of The Sibley Brigade by Civil War scholar and
historian
Jerry Thompson presents eighteen distinctive episodes written by members of General Henry
Hopkins Sibley's command who fought and traveled more than eight thousand miles through
snake-infested bayous to snow-capped mountains to fight and die in more than sixteen major
battles
of the American Civil War. The brigade consisted of young, zealous Texans who sought to invade
New Mexico Territory as a step toward the Confederate conquest of Colorado and California in
order to seize their resources (including the gold fields) in support of the South. This compendium
of eye witness accounts is positively riveting and is enthusiastically recommended as a unique,
invaluable contribution to Civil War Studies supplemental reading lists and reference
collections.
Private Osborne
Frederick M. Osborne
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
1565549651 $16.95 1-800-843-1724
Private Osborne is a powerful look at the horror of the Civil War through the eyes of a young
man
who was only sixteen when he joined as a member of the Massachusetts 23rd Volunteers. His
letters
are presented in this thoughtful account, which provides plenty of historical detail and context to
the
words of a Civil War battlefield survivor who penned first-hand testimony of the Burnside
Expedition, Roanoke Island, and the Second Front against Richmond among his experiences.
Private
Osborne also follows the soldier's life after the Civil War, up to his death in 1923. A remarkable,
gripping testimony, Private Osborne is a welcome and highly recommended contribution to the
annals of Civil War history.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
The Hatches Made Simple
Charles R. Meck
The Countryman Press
P.O. Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
0881505587 $35.00 1-800-245-4151
The Hatches Made Simple: A Universal Guide To Selecting The Proper Fly At The Right Time by
trout fishing expert Charles R. Meck is a straightforward fisherman's guide to selecting the best
lure
taking season, intended catch, and special considerations into account. Black-and-white diagrams
and color photographs illustrate this practical, thoughtful and well-researched guide which is
especially for the passionate and dedicated fly fisher.
Waterproof Fly-Fisher's Guide
Skip Morris
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
1571882308 $9.95 amatobooks.com
Waterproof Fly-Fisher's Guide: Western River Hatches by angling expert Skip Morris is packed
from cover to cover with superbly organized and presented information on the important insect
stages, seasons, hatch times, hatch conditions, habitat, imitation sizes, effective fishing strategies,
and more. Highly recommended and exceedingly portable (4" x 5"), the Waterproof Fly-Fisher's
Guide is an invaluable reference for the dedicated angler and enhanced with an actual insect size
chart, beautiful artwork, as well as a seasonal hatch chart with the major western hatches.
The Holocaust Studies Shelf
The End Of Days
Helen Sendyk
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
0815606168 $19.95 1-800-365-8929
The End Of Days: A Memoir Of The Holocaust is the personal memoir of Helen Sendyk, one of
very few Jewish women to survive the living hell of a German slave labor camp during the Nazi
Holocaust of World War II. A personal, eye-witness testimony to brutal and horrific inhumanity
inflicted upon the women by their Nazi captors and collaborators, as well as a testament the
enduring strength of Helen Sendyk's inner qualities that enabled her to survive when so many
others
could not, The End Of Days is a moving account and a very highly recommended contribution to
Holocaust Studies reading lists and reference collections -- especially in view of the pernicious
attempts in some quarters to deny the appalling atrocities of the "Final Solution".
Lying About Hitler
Richard J. Evans
Basic Books
10 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022-5299
0465021530 $16.00 basicbooks.com
Written by Richard J. Evans, the author of "In Defense of History" (and the chief historical
advisor
for the defense of an author that Holocaust denier David Irving once sued for libel), Lying About
Hitler: History, Holocaust, And The David Irving Trial is a first-hand look at how the David
Irving
trial was in effect a trial of History itself. Vivid in its message that there remains a most vociferous
contingent of those who would minimize the abominable slaughter of the Holocaust and seek to
exonerate Hitler, and meticulous in its presentation of the unvarnished and genocidal truth that
must
always be remembered, Lying About Hitler is highly recommended for Holocaust studies
reference
shelves and especially suggested reading for anyone who must deal with insidious attempts to
suppress, minimize, or otherwise distort the horrific history of the Holocaust.
Saving The Jews
Mordecai Paldiel
Schreiber Publishing, Inc.
51 Monroe Street, Suite 101, Rockville, MD 20850
1887563555 $24.95 http://www.schreiberpublishing.com
Saving The Jews: Amazing Tories Of Men And Women Who Defied The "Final Solution" is the
story of the Righteous Gentiles who sought to rescue Jewish men, women and children from
certain
death at the hands of the Nazis during the horrific years of World War II. Many were to be found
out and sent to concentrations camps, experienced the atrocities of the camps and losing their
own
lives. Here are the stories of such well known figures as Oskar Schindler and Raoul Wallenberg,
and
fifty other individuals throughout Europe who risked everything to save the lives of thousands of
Jews targeted for extinction simply for being Jewish. Highly recommended reading, Saving The
Jews
is a welcome and invaluable contribution to the growing library of Holocaust Studies
supplemental
reading lists and reference collections.
The Holocaust And Other Genocides
Helmut Walser Smith, editor
Vanderbilt University Press
Box 1813, Station B, Nashville, TN 37235
0826514030 $27.95 1-800-627-7377
A the result of a special project of the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, Inc., and in association
with the Vanderbilt University based Zimmerman Foundation and Robert Penn Warren Center for
the Humanities, Helmut Smith (Associate Professor of History, Vanderbilt University) has
compiled
The Holocaust And Other Genocides: History, Representation, Ethics, a compendium of scholarly
researches. The scholarly commentary ranges from the history of the Holocaust (including the
creation of a racist society and the evolution of a regimented and industrialized killing process, as
well as the phenomena of resistance and rescue), to the representations of the Holocaust in the
arts,
language, literature, photography, film, monuments and memorials), to other examples of
genocide
(the Armenian genocide, the "ethnic cleansing of Bosnia and Kosovo, tribal warfare of Rwanda's
Tutsis and Hutus); to considerations of ethics and ethical questioning. The Holocaust And Other
Genocides is a seminal and invaluable contribution to Holocaust Studies supplemental reading
lists
and academic reference collections.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
The Perfect Pitch
Ken Rotcop
Michael Wiese Productions
11288 Ventura Blvd., Suite 821, Studio City, CA 91604
0941188310 $16.95 www.mwp.com
The Perfect Pitch: How To Sell Yourself And Your Movie Idea To Hollywood by Ken Rotcop
(written with the assistance of James K. Shea) is a solid and practical guide to being the best
possible agent for your own idea, story, or screenplay. From learning how to best pitch your story
in
two minutes or less, to reacting quickly and on the spot, improving communication, and getting to
see Hollywood's big-time movers in the first place, The Perfect Pitch is a rock-solid foundation
and a
very highly recommended "how to" reference for any aspiring writers seeking to turn their film
script
ideas into box office movies.
Directing
Mike Goodridge
Focal Press
c/o Butterworth-Heinemann
225 Wildwood Ave, Woburn, MA 01801
0240804988 $35.99 www.focalpress.com
Introducing the complexities of professional film directing and based on fifteen in-depth
interviews
with world-class movie makers, Directing by Mike Goodridge (by professional screen writer and
current U.S. Editor of Screen International) is enhanced with more than 500 photographs
(including
stills from world famous films). Essential, fundamentally recommended reading, Directing is a
welcome and invaluable contribution to personal, professional, and film school supplemental
reading
lists and reference collections. If you are contemplating or aspiring to directing any kind of film
ranging from a simple documentary, to an "shoe string" independent film, to an elaborate big
budget
Hollywood production, then give Mike Goodridge's Directing a careful reading.
The Sports Shelf
Soccer For Everyone
Rudy Yakzan
Oceanprises Publications
1548 San Alto, Orange, CA 92865
0967672007 $19.95 Soccer-HQ.com
Soccer For Everyone by recreational soccer expert and coach Rudy Yakzan is a simple, practical
introduction, primer, and resource of valuable advice on how to play the worldwide famous sport
of
soccer. Individual chapters offer tips, tricks, and techniques for better goalkeeping, defense,
tactics,
maintaining fitness, specific roles of the soccer team positions, and much more. Black-and-white
photographs highlight this guide, which gives its practical instructions in simple terms easily
accessible to soccer players of all experience levels. Covering every and all aspects of play
including
goalkeeping, defense, midfield strategies, team tactics, advanced skills, physically fitness, and
coaching tips, Soccer For Everyone is an ideal text for Physical Education soccer programs.
Master Golf
Mark Wood
Sterling Publishing
387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
0806988819 $12.95 1-800-805-5489
Accessibly written by Mark Wood (a PGA golf professional and teacher), Master Golf is the latest
in
the Sterling Publishing Company's "Flowmotion" series, which means that point-by-point color
photographs characterize and bring Mark Wood's detailed "how to" golfing instructions to life.
The
result is an instructional guide that not only describes the various and different types of golf
swings
and putts, but also illustrates them in step-by-step, vivid detail. Master Golf is essentially the book
version of a tape-recorded presentation by a golf pro on television, and then using the "pause" and
"slow" buttons to better understand exactly what the instructor is demonstrating, frame by frame.
Common golfing mistakes, such as "topping the ball" are also illustrated in the same,
unforgettable
way. A superb visual and instructional guide, Master Golf is especially for golfers of all skill levels
who are seeking to improve their game and performance.
Tennis Past 50
Tony Trabert & Ron Witchey
Human Kinetics
Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
0736034382 $17.95 humankinetics.com
The latest title in the Human Kinetics' "Ageless Athlete" series, Tennis Past 50 is a superb and
very
practical guide to the lifelong enjoyment of tennis. From using one's mind rather than raw brawn
to
stay ahead of the game, to healthy conditioning for older athletes and improving skill at doubles,
Tennis Past 50 is an excellent and informative "how to" guide suited to older players at all skill
levels. Tennis Past 50 is packed from cover to cover with a wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques
useful to tennis buffs of any age!
Venus & Serena
Dave Rineberg
Frederick Fell Publishers
2131 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 305, Hollywood, Florida 33020
0883910365 $22.95 www.Fellpub.com
Venus & Serena: My Seven Years As Hitting Coach For The Williams Sisters is the personal
inside
story and testimony of Dave Rineberg, who served as hitting coach for world-famous tennis
champions Venus Williams and Serena Williams from 1992 to 1999. An inset section of
black-and-white photographs embellishes this open and candid account of athletic training,
determination, and the drive to succeed. As timely as their current history making performances
on
the tennis court today, Venus & Serena is very highly recommended for tennis fans who are eager
to
learn more behind the scenes about two widely celebrated champions.
The Self-Help Shelf
Giving Myself Permission!
Pennie Murray
LX Unlimited Publishing
P.O. Box 893, Grandview, MO 64030
0965194213 $13.00 1-816-965-5823
Giving Myself Permission! The Simplest Path To Successful Living by Pennie Murray
(international
trainer, ordained minister, and Director of Break Through Seminars) is a compelling and "user
friendly" self-help book about taking control of and responsibility for one's life once and for all.
Specifically written and recommended for anyone who is tired of feeling their way along the path
of
least resistance, Giving Myself Permission! is an energizing take-charge emotional boost which
will
benefit overly self-constrained, irrationally self-restricted readers everywhere.
Remembering Wholeness
Carol Tuttle
Elton-Wolf Publishing
2505 Second Avenue Suite 515, Seattle, Washington 98121
1586190385 $17.95 www.elton-wolf.com
Now in an expanded 2002 edition, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook For Thriving
In
The 21st Century by teacher, spiritual therapist, and public speaker Carol Tuttle is a spiritual
self-help book with emphasis on reaching out to the love of God and His angels. Profound and
practical, Remembering Wholeness offers sage advice on everything from misconceptions about
love, the crucial importance of forgiveness, and how to avoid emotional ruts, to the strength of
mental energies as fortification against sickness and charity as a high expression of love for Christ.
A
profound, highly recommended and insightful book, Remembering Wholeness is a highly
recommended addition to inspirational and self-help, self-improvement reading lists.
The Pizza & Ice Cream Diet
Barbara Tessari
Jodomi Books
200 Jess Pusey Drive, Landenberg, PA 19350
0971803609 $12.95 www.pizzaandicecreamdiet.com
Barbara Tessari's The Pizza & Ice Cream Diet isn't just another fad diet -- many of which are
dangerous to one's health due to their lack of balanced nutrition. The Pizza & Ice Cream Diet is a
definitive, "user friendly", and practical plan for restructuring one's lifestyle, controlling bad habits
about food, and learning moderation for a healthier enjoyment of a balanced diet - which can still
include the occasional indulgence of treats such as pizza and ice cream. Individual chapters
address
dealing with the negative psychological specters of blame and denial, incorporating nutrition,
exercise, and weight training into a new way of life, the value of keeping a food journal, and
more.
The Pizza & Ice Cream Diet is an excellent, basic, effective, and very highly recommended
self-improvement guide.
The Invisible Clock
George Lawrence-Ell
Kingsland Hall Publishing
Gulotta Communications (publicity)
P.O. Box 502, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
0971539693 $21.95 kingslandhall.com
The Invisible Clock: A Practical Revolution In Finding Time For Everyone And Everything by
George Lawrence-Ell (Founder and Director, Human Intelligence Research Institute) is a
straightforward, "reader friendly" guide to wisely budgeting one's time in order to best make time
for
everything one wants to do. Questioning basic assumptions about clock time and offering
practical
models and techniques for making the most of limited time, The Invisible Clock is a first-rate
book
and enthusiastically recommended reading -- especially for busy students, overworked parents,
and
stressed-out businessmen!
The Photography Shelf
Oaxaca
Judith Cooper Haden
Artisan
c/o Workman Publishing, Inc.
708 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
157965214X $30.00 artisanbooks.com
Oaxaca: The Spirit Of Mexico is a heady, joyous celebration of Mexican life and culture. A vivid,
coffee-table extravaganza packed cover to cover with gorgeous, full-color photographs taken by
Judith Cooper Haden are embellished with insightful text commentary by Matthew Jaffe. Highly
recommended reading for the armchair traveler, Oaxaca is a wondrous book brimming with
festive
spirit and a deep connection to Mexico's rich past and exciting future.
Glacier Impressions
John Reddy & Kerry T. Nickou
Farcountry Press
P.O. Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604
1560372052 $9.95 1-800-654-1105
Enhanced with photography by John Reddy and Kerry T. Nickou, Glacier Impressions is a
gorgeous
and visually stunning book showcasing the majestic grandeur of Glacier National Park in
Montana.
Very brief captions form the only text in a book that is almost completely devoted to pictorials of
the natural greatness of streams, waterfalls, landscapes, and more. Glacier Impressions is a very
highly recommended visual treat and an ideal giftbook for nature lovers and outdoor
enthusiasts.
The Humor Shelf
Baby Blues Unplugged
Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott
Andrews McMeel Publishing
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
0740723235 $10.95 www.babyblues.com
Baby Blues Unplugged is the fifteenth collection of uproariously funny Baby Blues newspaper
comic
strips syndicated in 750 newspapers, 25 countries, and in 14 languages all over the world. A
skewed
yet satisfying look at the travails of harried parents and their two children (an elementary-age girl
and a toddler boy), who seem determined to test every limit there is in this laugh-out-loud
compilation. A little gross humor concerning bodily functions appears, as parenting young ones is
most assuredly not meant for the hygienically squeamish, -- but overall Baby Blues Unplugged is
good clean fun!
The Woodworking Shelf
Carving Signs
Greg Krockta & Roger Schroeder
Fox Chapel Publishing Company
1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520
1565231317 $19.95 1-800-457-9112
Carving Signs: The Woodworker's Guide To Carving, Lettering And Gilding by wood working
and
sign carving experts Greg Krockta and Roger Schroeder is an instructive, step-by-step
woodworker's reference to the art of creating functional signs and signboards. From gluing up a
signboard, to offering sample letter styles, to carving appliques and gold leafing, Carving Signs is
a
superbly organized guide enhanced throughout with full-color photography. Carving Signs is a
first-rate instructional book for amateur and professional woodcarvers alike. Also highly
recommended for the dedicated recreational woodworker are Scroll Saw Civil War Portraits
(1565231694, $12.95); Carving The Nose And Mouth (1565231619, $14.95); Compound Scroll
Saw Creations (1565231708, $14.95); Wooden Banks You Can Make (1565231732,
$14.95).
The Parenting Shelf
Just Dads
Bonnie Louise Keller, compiler
Willow Creek Press
PO Box 147, Minocqua, WI 54548
1572235098 $14.95 1-800-850-9453
Wonderfully compiled by Bonnie Louise Keller (writer, animal lover, daughter of two professional
photographers, wife, and mother of two now grown children), Just Dads: Nerves Of Steel, Wills
Of
Iron, Hearts Of Pudding is a treasure of quotes that capture the essence of fatherhood. Each
quote is
paired with a beautiful photograph of animal fathers in the wild looking after their young, and a
caption of the duties that animal father assumes in the care, feeding, and protection of its little
one.
A superb giftbook for Father's Day, Just Dads makes for heartwarming, highly recommended
browsing. Also very highly recommended is the superb companion book, "Just Moms."
365 Ways To Connect With Your Kids
Charlene Ann Baumbich
Career Press
PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1564144801 $14.99 careerpress.com
365 Ways To Connect With Your Kids by mother, author, speaker, journalist, and humorist
Charlene Ann Baumbich is an engaging collection of a variety of ways for adults and children to
bond and share, ranging from sharing the fun of an audiobook during a car ride, together to
ringing
in the new year, to learning how to let go of grudges. A valuable read for parents, grandparents,
sitters, and just about everyone else, 365 Ways To Connect With Your Kids is very highly
recommended and accessible reading.
Journey To Motherhood On Cloud Nine
Lana Jordan
Lullaby Mountain
PO Box 2882, Cedar City, Utah 84721
0971069603 $8.95 LullabyMountain.com
Journey To Motherhood On Cloud Nine: Pregnancy And Childbirth From A Mother's Perspective
by Lana Jordan is an amalgamation of honest, candid, and straightforward advice, tips, and
thoughts
drawn from the life experiences of over thirty mothers. Their experiences are told in their own
words
and offers the reader an invaluable collection of useful tips, handy suggestions, and emotional
rapport relevant for mothers-to-be everywhere. Journey To Motherhood On Cloud Nine is very
highly recommended for women aspiring to, or experiencing, the joys, tribulations, and realities of
pregnancy and childbirth.
Loving Hands
Frederick Leboyer, M.D.
Newmarket Press
18 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017
1557043140 $17.95 1-212-832-3575
Written by professional obstetrician Frederick Leboyer, Loving Hands: The Traditional Art Of
Baby
Massage is a remarkable and heartfelt presentation of infant massage techniques that Dr. Leboyer
learned from a young East Indian mother in Calcutta. Illustrated with more than seventy
black-and-white photographs, Loving Hands showcases techniques for a parent's bonding with a
child through the medium of touch. Highly recommended reading, especially for new parents, the
text is sparse, lyrical, and presents simple, easy-to-follow instructions in this very fine and highly
accessible guide.
The International Studies
Shelf
China, The United States, And The Global Economy
Shuxun Chen & Charles Wolf, Jr.
RAND
Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138
0833029630 $24.00 www.rand.org
China, The United States, And The Global Economy is a compilation of the edited papers
presented
by Chinese and American scholars attending the second of four yearly conferences arranged by
RAND and held in Santa Monica, and at the China Reform Forum in Beijing. Driving, analytical,
and
highly relevant studies of China's present and future in the ever-changing global economy, and
Sino-American relations over everything from bonds and trade to sovereignty based threats and
human rights issues characterize this powerful and dynamic addressing of how policies have
affected
both nations up to 1999 and which are expected to continue through the near future. China, The
United States, And The Global Economy is a highly recommended contribution to International
Studies and Economic Studies reading lists and reference collections.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Ruby Of Cochin
Ruby Daniel & Barbara C. Johnson
The Jewish Publication Society
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
0827607407 $14.95 www.jewishpub.org
Deftly written with the assistance of Barbara C. Johnson (Assistant Professor of Anthropology,
Ithaca College), Ruby Of Cochin: An Indian Jewish Woman Remembers is the personal memoir
of
Ruby Daniel, a Jewish woman born in the East Indian community of Cochin in 1912 and educated
at
a convent school, and then attending St. Theresa's College. In World War II she served as a
member
of the Women's Royal Indian Navy, and subsequently immigrated to Israel in 1951, and currently
resides on an Israeli kibbutz. Ruby Of Cochin is a rich and engaging autobiographical story
enhanced
with historical legends, folk tales, and women's songs in the local language of Malayalam. Highly
recommended reading, Ruby Of Cochin is a simply fascinating window into one woman's life in
East
India.
The Education Shelf
The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook
Carla F. Shelton & Alice B. Pollingue
Corwin Press/Sage Publications
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
0761977392 $32.95 corwinpress.com
The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook: The First-Year Special Education Teacher's Guide For
Success by special education teacher Carla F. Shelton and Alice B. Pollingue (Tenured Assistant
Professor of Education, Augusta State University, Georgia) is a very practical and nicely
organized
primer and advice guide for special education classroom teachers. The individual chapters provide
numerous hands-on checklists of important tasks crucial to the classroom and for recording one's
professional development. Enhanced with a wealth of itemized tips, tricks, and techniques on
everything from parent-teacher conferences to advice for communicating with language-impaired
students, The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook is an invaluable and highly recommended resource
for educators of special-needs students.
Developmentally Appropriate Middle Level Schools
M. Lee Manning
ACEI
17904 Georgia Ave., Olney, MD 20832
0871731568 $18.50 1-800-423-3563
Now in an updated second edition, Developmentally Appropriate Middle Level Schools by M.
Lee
Manning is a brief yet scholarly and well-researched look at issues directly affecting the middle
schools serving young adolescents. Remarks on physical, psychosocial, and cognitive
development
of young people as well as an extensive list of resources and references for middle-level school
educators make Developmentally Appropriate Middle Level Schools an excellent and thoughtful
overview of issues central to teachers and principals everywhere.
Writers Of The American West
John Stansfield
Teacher Ideas/Libraries Unlimited
7730 E. Belleview Ave., Suite A200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
1563088010 $32.00 1-800-237-6124
Writers Of The American West: Multicultural Learning Encounters by storyteller and freelance
writer John Stansfield is a listing of several American West writers worthy of classroom study and
their works, as well as advice on how to incorporate their books into a literature, language arts or
social studies curriculum. Featured authors include Beverly Cleary, John Muir, Charles Eastman
(Ohiyesa), and more. Writers Of The American West is a superb resource for educators seeking
to
create an effective lesson plan for students in grades 4 through 8 involving literature.
Teaching Learning Strategies And Study Skills
Stephen S. Strichart & Charles Mangrum
Allyn & Bacon
75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
0205335136 $29.95 ablongman.com
Now in an expanded and updated third edition, Teaching Learning Strategies And Study Skills To
Students With Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, Or Special Needs by Stephen S.
Strichart (Florida International University) and Charles T. Mangrum II (University of
Miami-Coral
Gables) is a "user friendly" guide intended for those involved in the education of middle school
and
high school special needs students. More than 150 activities such as sample problems and practice
tests serve as a useful aid to teaching students how to take effective notes, budget their study
time,
prepare themselves for tests, and much more in this extremely useful guide with its heavy
emphasis
on teaching practical academic survival. An accompanying CD offers a trial version of a
computerized assessment program.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Living Trusts Simplified
Daniel Sitarz, Attorney-at-Law
Nova Publishing Company
c/o National Book Network (dist.)
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0935755519 $28.95 1-800-462-6420
Clearly and knowledgable written by Daniel Sitarz, an experienced attorney-at-law, Living Trusts
Simplified is a straight forward guide to the law concerning trusts, legally valid in all 50 states and
Washington D.C. Individual chapters address how to avoid the expenses of probate or the
capriciousness of state distribution plans, how to ensure privacy when crafting an estate plan,
appointing a worthy trustee, creating a children's trust, and much more. Simple, practical, easy to
understand and an absolute must for anyone seriously considering the creation of a living trust.
Living Trusts comes with numerous sample forms, which are reproduced on an accompanying
CD-ROM which has and uses Adobe Acrobat Reader. Recommended.
Fortune In Your Cookies
Meena Cheng
Choix Publishing
P.O. Box 1293, Bellevue, WA 98009
0971661332 $16.95 1-425-753-3190
Deftly written by certified financial planner and culinary gourmet Meena Cheng, Fortune In Your
Cookies: Finding Financial Wisdom In Everyday Eating uses great food dishes as a metaphor for
making wise choices and preparations for one's financial future. From investing wisely to
protecting
oneself against catastrophe to funding your dreams and ensuring an equitable division in the
unfortunate case of divorce, Fortune In Your Cookies is a solid and clever presentation of serious
money matters in simple terms, easily understood and digested by anyone who enjoys a good
meal!
The New Tax Guide For Artists Of Every Persuasion
Peter Jason Rile, CPA
Limelight Editions
118 East 30th Street, NY, NY 10016
0879109661 $14.95 1-212-532-5525
The New Tax Guide For Artists Of Every Persuasion: Actors, Directors, Musicians, Singers, And
Other Show Biz Folk, Visual Arts And Writers is an essential, core reference for anyone who
makes
their living in any aspect or field of the performing arts, the visual arts, or the literary arts.
Succinct,
accessible, superbly presented information is enhanced with a listing of useful IRS publications,
descriptions of the most relevant IRS forms, and blank spread sheets for recording earned income
and keeping a monthly travel expense diary. If any part of your taxable income is derived from the
arts, then The New Tax Guide For Artists Of Every Persuasion is an invaluable reference for you
--
even if you have already engaged the services of public accountants and financial managers to
assist
you.
The Psychology Shelf
A Starving Madness
Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D.
Gurze Books
P.O. Box 2238, Carlsbad, CA 92018
0936077417 $14.95 www.gurze.com
A Starving Madness: Tales Of Hunger, Hope, & Healing In Psychotherapy is a collection of
stories
based on the clients of Judith Rabinor, a New York psychologist who specializes on eating and
body
disorders. With its candid presentation of the art of psychotherapy, and a compelling testimony of
hope for finding the right balance in body and mind, A Starving Madness is highly recommended
reading, especially for anyone seeking or needing professional help to deal with body image
distortion and eating disorder conditions.
A literate child is the only real hope our future has. To know how to read and write, is to know
how
to think and communicate. If you want to insure a tomorrow that is better than today, then teach
the
children to read!
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