The Gastronomical Tourist
Arthur Bloomfield
Creative Arts Book Company
833 Bancroft, Berkeley CA 94710
0887394426 $18.50 1-800-848-7789
The Gastronomical Tourist: Memories And Recipes Of A Bistro Crawler At Home And Abroad
combines over 200 bistro recipes with an affectionate recollection of fine dining in small bistros
around the world, and discusses such varied topics as what makes a Nicoise Salad, and memories
of eating Peruvian Chowder in San Francisco. Mouth-watering descriptions blend with dishes
which are equally appealing and surprisingly simple.
Has Science Found God?
Victor J. Stenger
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
1591020182 $30.00 1-800-421-0351
This presentation of the latest results in the search for purpose in the universe provides a skeptic's
view of scientific links between religion and theories of the universe's properties. In Has Science
Found God: The Latest Results In The Search For Purpose In The Universe, Victor Stenger
persuasively argues that nothing in modern science supports spiritual or supernatural explanations,
and he provides rational explanations for empirical observations which originally seemed mystical
in nature. An intriguing argument which will interest many.
Everything To Gain
Jimmy Carter & Rosalynn Carter
The University of Arkansas Press
201 Ozark Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
1557283885 $21.95 1-800-626-0090
Collaboratively written by former American President and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize
Jimmy Carter, and his beloved wife and former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, Everything To Gain:
Making The Most Of The Rest Of Your Life is a revealing and inspiring memoir about personal
challenges they've had to face and overcome; the satisfaction of their work with Habitat for
Humanity; their struggles to promote peace and human rights; and the personal steps they've
taken to enjoy physical and spiritual health at home. Everything To Gain is enthusiastically
recommended as a deeply rewarding and heartfelt encouragement to living our lives to the
fullest.
Ovid In Exile
Adrian Radulescu
The Center for Romanian Studies/ISBS
5804 NE Hassalo St., Portland, OR 97213
973943228X $29.95 www.isbs.com
Compiled and written by Romania's foremost expert on the ancient history of Dobrogea Adrian
Radulescu (former director of the Museum of History and Archeology in Constanta), Ovid In
Exile is a informed and deftly presented study of the life and works of the Roman poet Publius
Ovidius Naso. Born in central Italy in 43 B.C., Naso was an aristocrat and a practitioner of law
whose verse (especially his erotic poetry), left an indelible influence in western literature down
through the centuries. A welcome addition to Romanian History and Roman Literary Studies,
extensive research and unique insights hallmark this thoughtful and very highly recommended
examination.
University of Chicago Press
1427 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637
1-800-621-2736 www.amazon.com
Joseph Mali's Mythistory (0226502-627, $40.00) revives a controversy in historiography,
contesting the conventional opposition between myth and history and offering a middle ground
which reconciles the two. History's purpose is to chart and show how myths have passed into and
shaped historical reality: chapters provide scholarly insights into the entire process, tracing the
origins of myth/history connections and their presentation in historical treatisse. Leila Rupp and
Verta Taylor's Drag Queens At The 801 Cabaret (0226731588, $27.50) provides a social history
of the 801 Cabaret in Key West, examining the world of the American drag queen in general and
the club's notables in particular. A revealing survey of the 801 queens who perform, and their
lives, is presented to a general audience which blends life stories with the drag queen
phenomenon. A. David Napier's Age Of Immunology (0226568121, $40.00) is a work of
anthropology which deserves ongoing mention as an important analysis of the modern world and
the human condition. Napier examines how modern society resists change and invasions of other
ideas and peoples, delves into biology and science as he reveals how elements of change are
essential to human survival, and considers how modern fears of transformation and change are
practiced. A fine blend of science, history and anthropological investigation.
Sunday Rides On Two Wheels
Barbara Barber
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress/
0299184544 $19.95 1-773-568-1550
Sunday Rides On Two Wheels: Motorcycling In Southern Wisconsin by Barbara Barber is an
original and "user friendly" travel guide to motorcycling for fun and relaxation in and around the
southern Wisconsin area. Travel routes, black-and-white photographs, and a spiral binding for
easy reference while on the go, make Sunday Rides On Two Wheels an excellent, enjoyable and
very worthwhile vacation planner and travel guide for the dedicated motorcyclist.
Great Natural History Books And Their Creators
Ray Desmond
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720
www.oakknoll.com
1584560908 $39.95 1-800-996-2556
Jointly published by Oak Knoll Press and The British Library, Great Natural History Books And
Their Creators by Ray Desmond (formerly Chief Librarian at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
and Deputy Keeper of the Indian office Library), is an absorbing look at the creation of
trailblazing natural history references, many of which required patrons to fund the intricate effort
of gathering and presenting information with true scientific accuracy. From Besler's "Hortus
Eystettensis" to Audubon's "Birds of America" and Thornton's "Temple of Flora," the process
behind the creation of great works is examined closely with unique revelations about the lives of
those who dedicated themselves to understanding more about the natural world. A work which is
as beautifully illustrated at it is historically informative, Great Natural History Books And Their
Creators is an ideal selection choice for Library Memorial Fund acquisitions.
Wool: The Australian Story
Richard Woldendorp, et al.
Fremantle Arts Centre Press/ISBS, dist.
920 NE 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213-3786
1863683968 $53.95 1-800-944-6190
The collaborative effort of Richard Woldendorp, Roger McDonald, and Amanda Burdon, Wool:
The Australian Story is an historical survey which focuses upon the raising and shearing of sheep
in Australia over the past one hundred years. Full-color photographs throughout enhance a
thoughtful narration and history text filling the pages of this singular and articulate tribute to a
trade that forms an unforgettable part of Australian history and it's present-day culture. A unique
and quite distinctive coffee-table book, Wool: The Australian Story is very highly recommended
and informative reading.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
An Unthymely Death
Susan Wittig Albert
Berkley Books
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
0425190021 $14.00 1-800-847-5515
Fans of mystery writing and gardening will find themselves delighted by this story of
herbalist-sleuth China Bayles in yet another story of her evolving life. China has settled down and
opened her herb shop but there are ten puzzling cases here for her to solve, along with herbal
advice and recipes. Unthymely Death is an intriguing multi-faceted story.
Make Mine A Mystery
Gary Warren Niebuhr
Libraries Unlimited
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
1563087847 $65.00 1-800-225-5800
Compiled by Gary Warren Niebuhr, Make Mine A Mystery: A Reader's Guide To Mystery And
Detective Fiction is an impressive, 605-page reference offering summaries and capsule
descriptions of hundreds of popular mystery and detective fiction titles. Sub-genres, tag lines and
icons informing the browser of the relative level of violence, sexuality, and general theme matter
of individual titles, and more, set Make Mine A Mystery apart into a class of its own as a
distinctive and first-rate resource for librarians and dedicated mystery readers searching for the
appropriate and quality stories of mystery and suspense.
Calculated Risk
Denise Tiller
Timberwolf Press
202 N. Allen St., Suite A, Allen TX 75013
158752015X $14.95 timberwolfPress.com
Denise Tiller's Calculated Risk is a brutal novel of violence, sexual assault, murder, blackmail,
betrayal. When an actuary in California who must count dead bodies as part of her job finds her
work multiplying beyond reason, she must apply her mathematical and deductive skills to uncover
a fiend in human guise. A tense, shockingly written thriller, Calculated Risk documents Denise
Tiller as an original mystery/suspense writer of considerable promise and someone to keep track
of.
The Gardening Shelf
The Water Garden
George Plumptre
Thames & Hudson Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10110
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
0500282005 $24.95 1-800-233-4830
The Water Garden by George Plumptre is an inspirational coffee-table book that contemplates a
truly beautiful series of water gardens worldwide. Relaxing full-color photographs by Hugh
Palmer enhanced the thoughtful water garden histories, and reflect a love of the great garden
schemes permeate this highly enjoyable and one-of-a-kind compilation. The Water Garden is a
welcome addition to personal and community library Exotic Gardening & Horticultural Studies
collections.
Your House, Your Garden
Gordon Hayward
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
0393057704 $39.95 www.wwnorton.com
Gorgeous full-color photographs illustrate Your House, Your Garden, a practical,
problem-solving and lavishly presented homeowner's guide to incorporating gardens between
buildings, at the entrance, in a courtyard, and just about anywhere else near one's personal
domicile. Common dilemmas, matters of space, sizing, and selecting the proper plants for one's
climate and access to sunshine and much more make Your House, Your Garden an excellent
resource for anyone contemplating the addition or enhancement of a garden to their home sweet
home. Superbly organized and thoroughly "user friendly", Your House, Your Garden by
nationally acclaimed garden designer Gordon Hayward would be a welcome addition to any
personal or community library Gardening reference collection. Also very highly recommended is
Gordon Hayward's earlier work, Stone In The Garden: Inspiring Designs And Practical Projects
(0393047792, $39.95).
Gardening With Ed Hume
Ed Hume
Sasquatch Books
615 Second Avenue, Suite 260, Seattle, WA 98104
www.sasquatchbooks.com
1570613281 $24.95 1-800-775-0817
Colorful photographs enhance Gardening With Ed Hume: Northwest Gardening Made Easy, a
straightforward, "gardener friendly" guide to growing everything from perennials to lawns,
hedges, trees, and vegetables. Tips on pest control, step-by-step instructions from seeding to
harvest, and a wealth of time-saving advice fill the pages of this easy-to-follow and
enthusiastically recommended resource designed especially for the non-specialized general reader
in a Pacific Northwest climate wanting to enjoy the creation of everything from flowerbeds to
yard lawns.
Culinary Herbs For Short-Season Gardeners
Ernest Small & Grace Deutsch
Mountain Press Publishing Company
PO Box 2399, Missoula, Montana 59806
0878424539 $20.00 1-406-728-1900
The collaborative effort of Ernest Small and Grace Deutsch, Culinary Herbs For Short-season
Gardeners is a beautifully and colorfully illustrated instructional and reference guide which is ideal
for non-specialist general readers seeking to cultivate and make the most of fresh herbs from their
gardens. More than fifty annual and perennial herbs are listed, along with descriptions, cultivation
and harvesting notes, medicinal uses, trivia, and a great deal more. From gardening, to garnish, to
medicinal usages, Culinary Herbs For Short-season Gardeners is an excellent enhancement to
personal and community library gardening reference collections.
Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Trees
David More & John White
Timber Press
133 SW 2nd Av. #450 Portland OR 97204
0881925209 $79.95 1-800-327-5680
This comprehensive arboreal reference deserves a spot on any serious gardening library shelf.
Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Trees has been 12 years in the making and is packed from cover to
cover with detailed paintings of living trees which supplements the in-depth research conducted
by botanist More and writer John White. The result is a color-packed volume organized by type
of tree and including such details as geographic distribution, importance to American industry,
and natural history. Some of this information is scattered in other volumes on trees; the depth of
detail and intricate drawing of the trees featured in this superbly organized and presented
encyclopedia set it apart from all others and make it a highly recommended, 'must' library
reference.
The Wild Orchids Of North America, North Of Mexico
Paul Martin Brown & Stan Folsom
University Press of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
0813025729 $27.95 1-800-226-3822
Informatively written by Paul Martin Brown (Research Associate, University of Florida
Herbarium, Florida Museum of Natural History), The Wild Orchids Of North America, North Of
Mexico is a comprehensive field guide filled from cover to cover with full-color photographs.
Each photograph of a different wild orchid species is accompanied by a simple line drawing by
botanic illustrator Stan Folsom which brings out the appearance of the plant and enhances the
basic species information. A beautiful checklist resource for flower and nature lovers, and a
seminal addition to any dedicated horticultural and/or gardening reference collection, The Wild
Orchids Of North America, North Of Mexico is also available in a hardcover edition
(0813025710, $49.95).
Gardening In The Coastal South
Marie Harrison
Pineapple Press, Inc.
PO Box 3889, Sarasota, FL 34230
www.pineapplepress.com
1561642746 $14.95 1-800-746-3275
Gardening In The Coastal South by Master Gardener, educator and journalist Marie Harrison
(Director of District I of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs) offers an impressive and
practical collection of advice, tips, musings, and reflections written for the benefit of neophyte and
seasoned gardeners alike. Tips and techniques for growing Popular Perennials, bulbs, tubers,
herbs, shrubs, small trees, vines, and more, are discussed, as well as climate issues to be aware of
along the coastal south, as well as regional environmental issues and personal insights from the
author. A relaxing and engaging guide for those who love to garden, or who simply love to read
about gardening, Gardening In The Coast South is a superb reference and a highly recommended
regional gardening guide.
The Shaker Garden
Stephanie Donaldson
David & Charles/F&W Publications
4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati OH 45236
0715316109 $24.99 1-800-289-0963
The Shaker Garden: Beauty Through Utility by Stephanie Donaldson embraces Shaker principles
and faith as reflected in its agricultural wisdom. Full-color photographs showcase a thoughtful
detailing of gardening practices used among Shakers. Their faith in God and His green earth fill
the pages of this warm, involving, and easy-to-follow guide to growing flowers, berries,
garnishes, vegetables, and more, through the Shaker way. With its combination of garden-based
inspiration and its do-it-yourself horticultural information, The Shaker Garden is a unique and
highly prized addition to any personal or community library Gardening & Horticultural Studies
collection.
The Computer Shelf
The Novice PC User's Guide
William E. Steinman
Wesoomi Publishing
PO Box 656, Ortonville, MI 48462
0965373274 $12.50 www.wesoomi.com
The Novice PC User's Guide by William E. Steinman is a simply written and straightforward
guide intended for cyber-age neophytes wanting to learn the basics of operating a Microsoft
Windows-based personal computer. Accessibly translating computer jargon into English, and
covering everything from turning one's PC on, to using simple text editors, to connecting to the
Internet, to sending E-mail, and more, The Novice PC User's Guide is an easy-to-understand basic
primer which is an ideal instructional introduction for the non-specialist general reader.
The Accidental Webmaster
Julie M. Still
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
1573871648 $29.50 www.amazon.com
The price tag of this standard-size paperback is weighty and may limit its acquisition, but anyone
serious about becoming webmasters particularly those who have stumbled upon their position
by chance will find The Accidental Webmaster packed with practical tips and applications for
managing different types of sites; from political and nonprofit group sites to informational and
family sites. Tips on modulating a web list, marketing and design issues, and web site performance
provide many practical applications for new web masters.
Web Services Security
Mark O'Neill, et al.
McGraw-Hill Computer Books
2600 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
0072224711 $49.99 1-800-722-4726
A team effort, Web Services Security describes XML and Web Services security technologies,
including SAML and the WS-Security roadmap, and provides practical examples in Java and C#.
Web Services Security deftly and accessibly explains the technologies in plain English, using clear
analogies to help the reader grasp the concepts needed to understand Web Services security, and
illustrate implementation techniques as well as case studies featuring global service-provision
initiatives such as the Liberty Alliance Project. Highly recommended, especially for the novice
website designer. 336 pages
Designing Network Security
Merike Kaeo, CCIE
Cisco Press
201 West 103rd St, Indianapolis IN 46290
1578700434 $50.00 www.ciscopress.com
Designing Network Security: A Practical Guide To Creating A Secure Network Infrastructure by
Cisco Systems expert Merike Kaeo is a solid introduction for experienced computer programmers
seeking to acquire the specific skills necessary to implement an effective, high quality security.
Ranging from basic cryptography; to common techniques and specific configuration examples
(with especial focus on common protocol vulnerabilities); securing dial-in access, and much, much
more, Designing Network Security is a complete-in-one-volume resource for self-teaching, and is
ideal as a continuing reference and instructional text for advanced coursework in designing and
developing computer network security systems and protocols.
PHP And MySQL Web Development
Luke Welling & Laura Thomson
Sams Publishing
201 West 103rd St Indianapolis IN 46290
067232525X $49.99 www.mcp.com
Now in a new and expanded second edition, PHP And MySQL Web Development by Luke
Welling and Laura Thomson, teaches the aspiring webmaster to develop dynamic, secure,
commercial Web sites. Using the same accessible, popular teaching style of the first edition, PHP
And MySQL Web Development has been updated to reflect the rapidly changing landscape of
MySQL and PHP. PHP And MySQL Web Development teaches the user to integrate and
implement these technologies by following real-world examples and working sample projects, and
also covers related technologies needed to build a commercial Web site, such as SSL, shopping
carts, and payment systems. The updated second edition includes new coverage of how to work
with XML in developing a PHP and MySQL site, and how to draw on the valuable resources of
the PEAR repository of code and extensions. Highly recommended.
Steal This Computer Book 3
Wallace Wang
No Starch Press
555 De Haro St., Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1593270003 $24.95 www.nostarch.com
Steal This Computer Book 3: What They Won't Tell You About The Internet by computer
journalist and stand-up comic Wallace Wang is a "reader friendly" instructional guide for
computer users of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds with respect to the hazards of the
internet and how to protect themselves. From recognizing bad news; to protecting oneself from
viruses and trojan horses; to waging war on spam, blocking pop-ups, and guarding against online
stalkers, Steal This Computer Book 3 is an absolute "must-read" for anyone with a desktop
computer and in need of conducting digital self-defense.
New Riders
201 W 103rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46290
www.newriders.com www.amazon.com
Two new and outstanding titles from New Riders deserve high praise and serious consideration.
Joseph Lowery's Beyond Dreamweaver (0735712778, $57.75) is specifically written and designed
to take web developers to the next level. Joseph Lowery's Beyond Dreamweaver enables readers
to increase both their productivity and range of expertise. With the aid of other leading
Dreamweaver developers, Author Joe Lowery covers: utilizing SMIL for Streaming Media
Layout, Integrating Photoshop, Automating Static Page Production from a Data Source,
Interfacing through C++, Creating Custom Site Documentation, and much, much more. Highly
recommended for both novice and experienced Dreamweaver users. Bob Baxley's Making The
Web Work: Designing Effective Web Applications (0735711968, $62.50) aptly provides readers
with a thorough understanding of the issues involved in designing the user experience for
web-based applications. Making The Web Work covers many key issues, ranging from the
definition of web-based applications and the technical architecture required to create and deliver
them, to a detailed description of issues involved at each phase and level of design.
Applied C++
Philip Romanik & Amy Muntz
Addison-Wesley Professional
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116
0321108949 $39.99 awprofessional.com
Applied C++: Practical Techniques for Building Better Software by Philip Romanik and Amy
Muntz, is an informed and informative guide intended for experienced C++ programmers in their
use of templates and the Standard Template Library for the purpose of improving their language,
design, and problem solving skills. Examples, sample code, and an accompanying CD-ROM filled
with code, debugging techniques, and a great deal more, make Applied C++ a worthy reference
for programmers striving to improve the quality of their work and is a core addition to any
professional C++ user reference library.
Mac OS X Hints: Jaguar Edition
Rob Griffiths & David Pogue
Pogue Press
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastopol, CA 95472
0596004516 $24.95 1-800-998-9938
Written by Rob Griffiths and edited by David Pogue, Mac OS X Hints: Jaguar Edition is a
421-page burgeoning collection of tips, tricks, techniques, and secrets to improved performance
and making the best use of Mac OS X 10.2. Ranging from putting six hours of music on a single
CD; to making iDisk work ten times faster; to a secret emacs adventure game, and a great deal
more, Mac OS X Hints is an enjoyable and very highly recommended supplementary resource for
Mac OS X users who are already familiar with the basics and want to add some new twists to
their computer desktop.
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2600 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
1-800-722-4726 www.amazon.com
George Peck's impressive Crystal Reports 9: The Complete Reference (0072225-19X; $49.99;
880 pages) covers upgraded GUI, custom functions, repository, Report Application Server, and
offers information on how to create eye-popping, presentation-quality reports and complex,
interactive analysis documents both on and off the Web, how to integrate with Visual Basic and
Visual Studio .NET applications, and much, much more. Now in a fully updated and expanded
fourth edition, C++: The Complete Reference (0072226803; $49.99; 1056 pages) by computer
expert Herb Schildt provides the reader with expertly crafted explanations, insider tips, and
hundreds of examples, as cogently explains and demonstrates every aspect of C++. C++: The
Complete Reference provides details on the entire C++ language, including its keywords,
operators, preprocessor directives, and libraries. Included is a synopsis of the extended keywords
used for .NET programming. Very highly recommended for C++ users at all experience
levels.
The Black Studies Shelf
Portraits Of African American Life Since 1865
Nina Mjagkij, Editor
SR Books
104 Greenhill Ave, Wilmington DE 19805
0842029672 $19.95 1-800-772-8937
Portraits Of African American Life Since 1865 is a scholarly survey of fourteen selected
Afro-Americans since the end of the civil war blends history and biography in exploring the lives
of ordinary individuals who pursued politics, labor reform, religion and civil rights after 1865.
Essays highlight their struggles to become leaders and pave new paths after the war, providing a
sharp set of interpretations which should appeal to scholars and students of Afro-American
history and culture.
From Fugitive Slave To Free Man
William Wells Brown
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
0826214754 $19.95 1-800-828-1894
Deftly edited for modern publication by William L. Andrews (E. Maynard Adams Professor of
English, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill), From Fugitive Slave To Free Man is a
compilation of the two autobiographical works "Narrative of William W. Brown, A Fugitive
Slave, Written by Himself" and "My Southern Home" by William Wells Brown, who born in 1814
to a slave mother and a white father. Brown's varied life, and his perspective of slavery from all
sides, make for a uniquely insightful and powerful historical narrative that has weathered the test
of time. A welcome and valued contribution to American History, From Fugitive Slave To Free
Man is a welcome addition to any academic or community library Black Studies collection.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Patchwork Quilts Made Easy
Jean Wells
C&T Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
www.ctpub.com
1571201963 $29.95 1-800-284-1114
Now in a newly revised second edition, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy is a full-color, profusely
illustrated quilting book filled with photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step cutting and assembly
instructions for creating thirty-three different quilt projects. Written in a down-to-earth, friendly
tone by quilting expert Jean Wells, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy is an excellent resource for avid
quilters at all skill and experience levels from the aspiring novice to the seasoned
needlecrafter.
Time To Quilt
Anne Moscicki
Martingale Company
20205 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
1564774732 $24.95 1-800-426-3126
Fun quilts for all ages are presented in Anne Moscicki's Time To Quilt: Fun Quilts And Retreat
Ideas For 1 Or 101, a very special and highly recommended needlecrafter's title which covers a
variety of projects for all budgets and skills levels, from quick weekend projects and scrap quilts
to full quilting projects for the advanced. Tips on assembly and quick production make for a
practical guide especially appealing to newcomers.
American Quilter's Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com www.amazon.com
These beautiful guides to using fabrics and appliqu‚s in projects will appeal to any quilter or
sewing crafter seeking ideas for something different. Joyce Mori's Folded Fabric Squares & More
(157432814X, $16.95) offers an alternative to traditional quilt piecing patterns, providing fifteen
simple folding techniques applied to eleven quilt projects. The step-by-step instructions make
them easily duplicated, while projects are packed with patterns and insights. Bea Oglesby's Birds
& Flowers Album (1574328190, $19.95) provides a focus on over thirty appliqu‚ blocks filled
with beautiful flower and bird patterns, gathered from American bird observations. Each block
includes a colorful photo, full-sized pattern, and instructions on how to duplicate the achievement.
For something new from an old favorite, look at Feathered Star (1574328174, $21.95), which
takes the star motif to new levels. 18 winners and finalists of a contest have used the Feather Star
quilt classic to new design levels. Bethany Reynolds' Magic Quilts By The Slice (1574328204,
$25.95) provides a new set of 'stack n whack/ quilts: 15 projects which emphasize fan blocks for
versatile results. The gorgeous color photos look quite complicated, but the step-by-step
instructions for making them are easily reproduced.
The collaborative effort of Kathryn McKelvey (Senior Lecturer at the University of Northumbria
at Newcastle) and London-based fashion and textile designer Janine Munslow, Fashion Design:
Process, Innovation & Practice is a textbook-style resource that aptly combines design projects
and portfolio exercises with a straightforward, problem-solving approach to anticipating and
satisfying market needs and trends. Black-and-white illustrations add visual impact to the solid
information about applying techniques of proportion, fashion prediction, media promotion, and
much more. Highly recommended for anyone with a keen interest in fashion design as a career,
Fashion Design will be of interest to anyone curious about how the European fashion industry
works "behind the scenes".
The Biography Shelf
Epicurean Simplicity
Stephanie Mills
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009
www.islandpress.org
1559636904 $14.00 1-800-828-1302
Epicurean Simplicity by ecologist and writer Stephanie Mills offers thoughtful and
thought-provoking insights into the frantically driven, technology-immersed, increasingly
complicated society of our "modern age". Stephanie Mills' suggests that the antidote to these
contemporary urban pressures is to simply slow down, use less, and live modestly. Epicurean
Simplicity deftly examines the classic sources of enduring joy, such as good food, good friends,
and the wonders of nature. Epicurean Simplicity is a deftly written, reader inspiring, and
personally uplifting testimony of how to live well in today's fast-paced world.
Last Of The Old-Time Outlaws
Karen Holliday Tanner
John D. Tanner, Jr.
University of Oklahoma Press
4100 28th Avenue N.W., Norman, Oklahoma 73069-8218
0806134240 $39.95 www.ou.edu/oupress
The collaboration of biographer Karen Holliday Tanner and western history expert John D.
Tanner, Jr. (Professor of History, Palomar College, San Marcos, California), Last Of The
Old-Time Outlaws: The George West Musgrave Story is the informed and informative account of
the notorious bandit, robber, and killer of the American Southwest, George West Musgrave
(1877-1947), who was a charter member of the High Five/Black Jack gang, which in turn was
responsible for Arizona's first bank hold-up as well as many other robberies. Only the ravages of
failing health brought an end to Musgrave's crimes. Last Of The Old-Time Outlaws is
enthusiastically recommended as being an absorbing biography of one of a rare oxymoron -- a
successful career criminal.
Churchill
Sebastian Haffner
Haus Publishing
c/o Trafalgar Square Publishing
PO Box 257, North Pomfret, VT 05053
1904341063 $22.95 1-800-423-4525
This powerfully written and informative biography of Winston Churchill tells the story of a
monumental British figure who was to influenced the world of the 20th Century. European
journalist and Churchill biographer Sebastian Haffner was one of the foremost figures in European
writing and influenced Churchill's policy towards Germany and the Nazis. In this major
examination of Churchill's life and accomplishments, Haffner provides a passionate and involving
probe of the man whose methods and motivations changed the political shape of European
history.
Jack Anderson
Francis M. Gibbons
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595269818 $16.95 www.iuniverse.com
Jack Anderson: Mormon Crusader In Gomorrah by Francis M. Gibbons is an impressive
biography of the Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author of "The Washington
Merry-Go-Round" syndicated column. Chronicling Jack Anderson's childhood in Utah, his years
of dedication to the Mormon Church, the danger he faced in World War II, and the intermeshing
the religious, public, and political journalistic aspects of his life, Jack Anderson: Mormon
Crusader In Gomorrah is a vividly written, accurate, informative chronicle that paints an
unforgettable picture of a singularly passionate man.
Wilkie Collins
Alexander Grinstein, M.D.
International Universities Press
59 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
0823666816 $34.95 1-800-835-3487
Wilkie Collins: Man Of Mystery And Imagination by Alexander Grinstein is a scholarly biography
of Wilkie Collins, a prolific nineteenth-century writer, who is perhaps best known for his classic
novels "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone." Examining the psychological subtleties in
Collins' works, the events of his life, and the reflections on the insights of his written words
provides to the nature of the man, Wilkie Collins: Man Of Mystery And Imagination offers a fine
and informative portrait of a gifted novelist, and is a specifically recommended companion to
reading or studying any of Collins' writings.
Truth, Justice, & The American Way
Larry Thomas Ward
Nicholas Lawrence Books
932 Clover Ave., Canon City, CO 81212
0972946608 $24.95 1-719-276-0152
Truth, Justice, & The American Way: The Life And Times Of Noel Neill, The Original Lois Lane
is an amazingly informative, fully authorized biography of Noel Neill, the actress who played the
original Lois Lane in the 1950s television series "Superman" starring the late George Reeves.
Noel began as a new reporter for "Women's Wear Daily", then launched into a professional
entertainment career as a singer and dancer (and was eventually hired by Bing Crosby to sing with
his band at his nightclub in Del Mar, California). After several years doing character roles in more
than 48 feature films, Noel landed the role of Lois Lane in the 1948 Columbia Pictures movie
serial "Superman" opposite Kirk Alyn. This success led to a 1950 sequel, and the then to the
seventy-eight episodes of the Superman tv show. Truth, Justice, & The American Way is
enhanced with 158 black-and-white photographs, many of which are from Miss Neill's collection
and previously unpublished. A fascinating look at the life and times of an exceptional and
memorable Hollywood star, Truth, Justice, & The American Way is a nostalgic "must read" for
her legions of fans and anyone who ever thrilled as a child to those wonderful episodes featuring a
plucky lady reporter who was constantly having to be rescued by the Man of Steel!
Dr. Spock: An American Life
Thomas Maier
Basic Books
387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
0465043151 $22.00 basicbooks.com
Journalist and biographer Thomas Maier presents a candid portrait of one of the most famous
child care advisors in America in Dr. Spock: An American Life, an informed and informative,
540-page biography that shows this public figure's human side, as well as his willingness to face
down controversy, whether in the realm of raising children or in his stringent opposition to the
Vietnam War. A detailed, involving, and evenhanded depiction, Dr. Spock: An American Life is
very highly recommended reading.
Bold Entrepreneur
Robert F. Durden
Carolina Academic Press
700 Kent Street, Durham, NC 27701
www.cap-press.com
0890897441 $25.00 1-919-489-7486
Bold Entrepreneur: A Life Of James B. Duke by Robert F. Duren (Emeritus Professor of History,
Duke University) is the scholarly biography of the prominent businessman who created the
globe-spanning British-American Tobacco Company at the turn of the twentieth century. Robert
Duke's labors, loves, and legacy are all deftly chartered in this meticulously researched and
impeccably presented portrait, which unflinchingly presents the good with the bad.
"Wild Bill" Hickman And The Mormon Frontier
Hope A. Hilton
Signature Books
564 W 400 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
0941214672 $14.95 1-800-356-5687
"Wild Bill" Hickman And The Mormon Frontier is a fascinating biography of William Adams
("Wild Bill") Hickman, by his descendant, Hope A. Hilton. Wild Bill was one of the most
notorious figures of the 19th century American frontier. A Mormon (who was eventually
excommunicated) married ten wives under the Mormon doctrine of polygamy, and who fathered
thirty-five children, served as a spy for church presidents Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and
operated as a guerilla of the Utah war. All of this and much, much more, accurately depicts a
colorful western figure's life is plainly presented, and makes for a fascinating look at the Old West
within the context of the Mormon community in the western frontier that was to eventual form
the states of Utah, Idaho, western Nevada, and northern Arizona.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Writings Of The Masters
Deborah Hill
Aventine Press, LLC
45 East Flower Street, Suite. 236, Chula Vista, CA 91910-7631
1593300212 $15.95 aventinepress.co
The Writings Of The Masters: As Interpreted Through An Impartial Witness And Given With
Love Of The One by clairvoyant reader, spiritual teacher, energetic healer, and artist Deborah Hill
is a thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of spiritual essays. Deborah Hill, asserts that she
has received wisdom directly from the great Masters themselves (Archangel Raphael, Jesus,
Buddha, and Lao Tsu). Wisdom, inspiration, love, and the importance of striving to better oneself
and one's soul form the core of this profoundly metaphysical testimony.
Healing Mother-Daughter Relationships With Astrology
Maritha Pottenger
Zipporah Pottenger-Dobyns
Llewellyn Publications
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
0738702978 $19.95 www.llewellyn.com
The collaborative effort of Maritha Pottenger and her daughter Zipporah Pottenger-Dobyns,
Healing Mother-Daughter Relationships With Astrology offers a unique way for female astrology
buffs to connect with their family members. Techniques, analytical tools, psychological insights,
charts, step-by-step instructions for astrological extrapolations and more fill the pages of this
unique, enjoyable, and highly recommended contribution to personal and professional Astrology
Studies reference collections and Metaphysical Studies reading lists.
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-800-972-6657 www.amazon.com
Tom Cowan's Yearning For The Wind (1577314115, $14.95) is a moving selection of Celtic
reflections on nature and metaphysical spirituality. Individual chapters provide forty teachings on
soul, nature, and sacred perception, providing insights into Celtic myths and their rich applications
to modern times. Add a first person, reflective voice and you have a winner. Joseph Campbell's
Myths Of Light (1577314034, $20.00) provides both newcomers and old fans with excellent
unpublished material from the mythologist's lectures and articles on Asian religious tradition. This
balances well with his previous titles, offering both continuing dialogue for new fans and insights
which will appeal to newcomers as well.
The Science Of Medical Intuition
Caroline Myss and Norm Shealy, M.D.
Sounds True
PO Box 8010, Boulder, CO 80306
1591790069 $199.00 soundstrue.com
The collaborative effort of Caroline Myss and Dr. Norm Shealy, The Science Of Medical
Intuition: Self-diagnosis And Healing With Your Body's Energy Systems is an impressive and
"user friendly" collection of twelve 60 minute lessons on audio compact discs that guide the
listener in the process of approaching self-care and improved health through developing personal
intuition. Inducting the reader into learning about chakras, creative visualization, guided imagery,
the power of thought, and much, much more, The Science Of Medical Intuition is an enriching
and rewarding self-teaching guide to extending personal awareness into scientific and
metaphysical realms alike. The Science Of Medical Intuition would make a welcome and highly
prized addition to dedicated Alternative Medicine and Metaphysical Studies collections.
The Sacred Rose Tarot
Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
179 Ludlow Street, Stamford, CT 06902
0-88079-012-1 $16.00 1-800-544-2637
The tarot card is one of the oldest, most popular, and pervasively influential sources of
metaphysical inquiry known to the human race. With respect to The Sacred Rose Tarot, Johanna
Gargiulo-Sherman draws upon ancient kabbalah traditions and symbols (including the Tree of
Life), and combines them with the symbolic rose of western culture. The result is a uniquely
thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of major and minor arcana -- and a tarot deck that is
as cosmic as it is personal. Also from U.S. Games (a premier source of tarot decks for the
metaphysical community) and very highly recommended for both novice and experienced tarot
readers are Norbert Losche's Cosmic Tarot Deck (0880793953, $20.00); Gayan Sylvie Winter
and Jo Dose's Vision Tarot Deck (1572811978, $18.00); Carol Bridges' Medicine Woman Tarot
Deck (088-0794194, $16.00); and Magda Weck Gonzalez and J.A. Gonzalez's Native American
Tarot Deck (0880790091, $16.00).
The Song That Never Ended
John Novello
New Paradigm Books
22491 Vistawood Way, Boca Raton, FL 33428
www.newpara.com
1892138093 $16.95 1-800-808-5179
Keyboardist and author John Novello's The Song That Never Ended: A Jazz Musician's Journey
To A Love Beyond Life is both a personal love story and a recounting of a love that lasts beyond
death. John Novello lost his wife, jazz singer Gloria Rusch, to breast cancer in January 2000, yet
through mediums and the eternal connection of the human spirit, experienced a kind of
"interdimensional" communication with her from beyond the grave. A profoundly spiritual
accounting, The Song That Never Ended is a highly recommended addition to New Age
Spirituality and Metaphysical Studies reading lists, as well as of immense interest to John Novello
fans who appreciate his contributions in the field of progressive jazz rock fusion with the musical
group Niacin.
The Artbook Shelf
Micro Art
Roberto Dabdoub
Pelican Publishing
PO Box 3110, Gretna, LA 70054
1589800737 $19.95 1-800-843-1724
Micro Art is fascinating survey of photomicrography which is packed with full-page color photos
of the author's focus on surfaces as seen through a microscope, providing an exciting array of
patterns and close-ups of the micro world which are presented as a new form of art. Roberto
Dabdoub pioneered electroimaging, which produces an image by passing high-voltage electricity
through an object: this catalog of his results is outstanding.
Life Drawing Class
Lucy Watson
Watson-Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823027678 $24.95 watsonguptill.com
Life Drawing Class: A Step-by-Step Course In Figure Drawing And Painting by artist and art
educator Lucy Watson is a self-teaching or art education course supplement tool for learning how
to draw representational art in a variety of different media, including charcoal, chalk pastel, white
conte pencil, watercolor, and more. Color illustrations, examples of working from photographs,
theory, and practice, all combine for a first-rate "how-to" instructional resource ideal for anyone
seeking to improve human figure drawing skills.
The Art Of Tom Lea
Kathleen G. Hjerter, compiler
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843
1585442828 $60.00 1-800-826-8911
Compiled by art historian Kathleen G. Hjerter, The Art Of Tom Lea: A Memorial Edition is a
simply gorgeous coffee-table artbook that showcases the black-and-white as well as the color
illustrations of Tom Lea's drawings and paintings. Images of the American West, World War II,
and the enduring vibrancy of nature are palpable in these historic and captivating images. A brief
but informative commentary enhances this collection of outstanding visual images, with most of
the pages being devoted entirely to superbly presenting Tom Lea's unforgettable work. The Art
Of Tom Lea is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended contribution to personal and
academic American Art History collections.
Stained Glass In Catholic Philadelphia
Jean M. Farnsworth, et al.
Saint Joseph's University Press
5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
www.sju.edu/sjupress/
0916101436 $70.00 1-610-660-3400
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Jean M. Farnsworth, Carmen R. Croce, and Joseph F.
Chorpenning, OSFS, Stained Glass In Catholic Philadelphia is a lavish, eye-catching, 505-page,
coffee table artbook filled from cover to cover with superbly presented stained glass windows
from Catholic churches throughout the great city of Philadelphia. Brief annotations of the
individual stained glass artworks deliver insightful commentary about the history and essence of
these tremendously beautiful and moving images. Stained Glass In Catholic Philadelphia is a
unique and recommended contribution to American Art History collections.
Great Pots
Ulysses Grant Dietz
Guild Publishing
931 E. Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
1893164187 $45.00 1-608-257-2590
Great Pots: Contemporary Ceramics From Function To Fantasy by Ulysses Grant Dietz (Curator
of Decorative Arts, The Newark Museum) is an eye-catching full-sized artbook showcasing
studio ceramics ranging from the late 1930s down to the modern day. American, European,
Asian, African, and Native American pots of all shapes and all colors, and ranging in design from
elegant simplicity, to brilliant color, to intricate fine detail, are pictured on virtually every page by
full-color photographs and accompanied by an extensive text commentary. Great Pots is very
strongly recommended speciality artbook which would prove a seminal contribution to 20th
Century Art History reference collections in general, and informative reading for either amateur or
professional potters in particular.
From Small Bits Of Charcoal
Floyd Sonnier
Acadian House Publishing
PO Box 52247, Lafayette, LA 70505
www.acadianhouse.com
0925417467 $59.95 1-337-235-8851
From Small Bits Of Charcoal: The Life & Works Of A Cajun Artist is the eye-catching artbook
featuring the black-and-white charcoal works of Floyd Sonnier. The bilingual text (including the
artwork captions) is in French and English. Heartwarming scenes of family life, and an involving
personal biography presented combine with the illustrations to enable From Small Bits Of
Charcoal to encompass the reader with a feeling for, and the flavor of, Cajun life.
Nicholas Herrera: Visions Of My Heart
Barbe Awalt & Paul Rhetts
LPD Press
925 Salamanca NW, Los Ranchos de Albuqerque, NM 87107
189068905X $49.95 www.nmsantos.com
The collaborative effort of Barbe Awalt and Paul Rhetts, Nicholas Herrera: Visions Of My Heart
is a remarkable art history and biography of Nicholas Herrera, an Hispanic sculptor and folk artist
possessed with a unique vision that encompasses god, political perceptions, and the stirring of
emotion within the human breast. Vibrant full-color photographs by John T. Denne of Herrera's
masterworks enhanced the thoughtful commentary essays of Cathy L. Wright, Chuck Rosenak,
and Charles M. Carillo which along with the main text and individual captions, combine for an
truly memorable introduction to a unique artist in terms of his life and his work.
North Light Books/F&W Publications
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
1-800-289-0963 www.amazon.com
Steve Barr has created to superbly presented art instructionals for aspiring cartoonists. 1-2-3
Draw Cartoon Aliens and Space Stuff (0939217716, $8.99) is an very easy-to-grasp,
step-by-step, "how to" guide for making simple and delightful science fiction caricatures come to
life. Budding artists everywhere, even young folks, should have no trouble following the
straightforward sketch guidelines to creating inviting scenes and characters. 1-2-3 Draw Cartoon
Wildlife (0939217708, $8.99) is a very simple, step-by-step guide to drawing loveable animal
caricatures. Easy-to-follow diagrams and simple tips make cartoon sketching fun and easy for
even the most clueless of art novices. Both of these instructional guides are confidently
recommended for personal or school art department reference collections.
Gods And Heroes In Art
Lucia Impelluso
Getty Publications
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1682
0892367024 $24.95 www.getty.edu
400 full-color plates of masterpiece artworks from human history superbly illuminate the pages of
Gods And Heroes In Art, which presents the readers with a brief introduction to (and an
informative summary of) the legends behind the deities of Greek and Roman mythology that are
often depicted in classical art. Gods And Heroes In Art is visual feast as well as a convenient
reference for art and mythology buffs. Also very highly recommended is a companion volume
from the J. Paul Getty Museum, Saints In Art (0892367172, $24.95, 384 pages, 400 color
plates).
The Cookbook Shelf
The Art Of Chinese Cookery
Joan Shih
FRP
PO Box 305142, Nashville, TN 37230
0971286906 $26.95 1-800-358-0560
The Art Of Chinese Cookery by Joan Shih is a simply gorgeous cookbook with illustrative section
of color photographs; along five articulated cooking lessons with detailed preparation instructions
for numerous traditional dishes of Chinese cuisine. Written and presented in a instructional-style
ideally suited to train those new to creating sumptuous Chinese dishes, and covering Hunan
cuisine, Vegetarian cuisine, Szechuan cuisine, and more, The Art Of Chinese Cookery is a
splendid introductory guide for everything from Steam White Rice; Shredded Beef with Green
Pepper; and Egg Drop Soup; to Sweet and Sour Pork; Fried Wontons; and Chicken with Cashew
Nuts, and is very highly recommended for any kitchen cook seeking to add an expertise with
ethnic Chinese dishes to their culinary repertory.
As Always
Norma Fleming Murray
Community Classics/FRP
PO Box 305142, Nashville, TN 37230
0972231102 $24.95 1-800-358-0560
Compiled and presented by Norma Fleming Murray, As Always: Recipes And Remembrances
From Norma's is a taste-tested cookbook of homestyle recipes from Norma's Potpourri Cafe, Inc.
With simple instructions and a zest for seasoning, these dishes range from Chicken Pasta Salad;
Beignets; and Jambalaya Salad; to Norma's Poppy Seed Salad Dressing; Cheddar Cheese Bread;
and Apple Bread Pudding, the recipes comprising As Always come with an extra "kick" to make
their preparation as memorable as they are meal-time delicious.
Natural Temptations
Junior League of North Little Rock
FRP
PO Box 305142, Nashville, TN 37230
0970968000 $21.95 1-800-358-0560
Natural Temptations: A Collection Of Recipes From The Junior League Of North Little Rock,
Arkansas is a charming cookbook illustrated with a smattering of color photographs, and
showcasing natural and wholesome-themed recipes ranging from Mexican Corn Bread; Vegetable
Casserole with Cheese Sauce; Banana Salsa; and New Orleans Grillades; to Tuna with Mango
Ginger-Lime Mojo; Cheesy Layered Salad; and Heavenly Hash Cake. Straightforward instructions
and a zest for flavor infuse the "kitchen cook friendly" recipes comprising Natural Temptations
with a unique and tasty appeal.
Southern Accent: A Second Helping
The Junior League of Pine Bluff
FRP
PO Box 305142, Nashville, TN 37230
0960754814 $24.95 1-800-358-0560
Compiled by the members of The Junior League of Pine Bluff, Southern Accent: A Second
Helping is the sequel to the "Souther Accent" cookbook by the same organization. Showcasing
recipes for appetizers, soups, brunch, vegetables, poultry, meats, desserts, and more, Southern
Accent is a well-rounded compilation which offers straightforward instructions for preparing
everything from Creamy Parmesan and Garlic Dressing, to Poblano Shrimp Enchiladas, Chocolate
Amaretto Bundt Cake, and Roast Tenderloin of Pork with Mustard Wine Sauce. Southern Accent
is a truly excellent cookbook which is filled from cover to cover with tradition and flavor.
Fresh
Terry Conlan
Lake Austin Spa Resort/FRP dist.
1705 South Quinlan Park Road
www.lakeaustin.com
0961947624 $30.00 1-800-847-5637
Color photographs illustrate Fresh: Healthy Cooking And Living From Lake Austin Spa Resort, a
cookbook of globally inspired, health-conscious cuisine ranging from Skordalia (a tasty legume
spread from Greece), to Papacitas (potato and masa pockets with one's choice of fillings), to Moo
Shu Chicken Crepes, to Spaghetti with Red Swiss Chard and Bacon. A superlative addition to any
personal or professional cookbook collection, Fresh offers a culinary wealth of expressively
detailed recipes and ingredient lists hallmarking an impressive selection of fine preparations.
Frozen Assets Lite & Easy
Deborah Taylor-Hough
Champion Press, Ltd.
8689 North Port Washington Rd., #329, Milwaukee, WI 53217
1891400282 $14.95 championpress.com
Frozen Assets Lite & Easy: Cook For A Day, Eat For A Month by culinary expert Deborah
Taylor-Hough is more than just another cookbook; it is a very solid guide to saving both time and
money by creating a meal plan and then cooking once a week to create seven or more delicious
meals. An eye for health and low-fat meal plans hallmarks this particular cookbook collection, as
well as the spirit of blending practical need and limited resources with mouth-watering creations.
From Spiced Chicken Sandwiches; Turkey Potato Pie; and Old-Fashioned Beef Stew; to Linguini
with Vegetables; Enchilada Casserole; and Veggie Bean Chili, Frozen Assets Lite & Easy is a
wonderful complement to any kitchen cookbook shelf.
Essentials Of Cooking
James Peterson
Artisan
708 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
1579652360 $24.95 1-800-722-7202
Essentials Of Cooking by award-winning culinary expert and educator James Peterson presents
more than 250 basic techniques and recipes which are ideal for beginners in the exciting and tasty
world of food preparation. Full-color illustrations enhance step-by-step instructions on everything
from how to roast vegetables to cutting up a chicken, making stuffed pasta, curing seafood and
much more. From making a Hollandaise Sauce to scaling, cleaning, boning fish, Essentials Of
Cooking is a "must-have" instructional reference resource for beginning to intermediate level
cooks.
Down The Cereal Aisle
Alice J. Wisler
Daniel's House Publications
5008 Rolling Meadows Drive, Durham, NC 27703
0967674034 $12.95 1-919-596-7663
Down The Cereal Aisle: A Basket Of Recipes And Remembrances is a unique and very special
cookbook of favorite recipes of children who have since been lost to their parents. As much a
testimony of grief and bereavement as it is a fond memory of cherished dining with their loved
ones, Down The Cereal Aisle is a soulful, meditative, and sober compilation of easy-to-prepare
dishes. From Aunt Vicki's Macaroni and Cheese Stuff (in memory of Michael Haskins, May 9,
1979--October 11, 1996) to 7 Layer Bars (in memory of Teresa Wesley Hough, April 25,
1968-October 2, 1993), Down The Cereal Aisle blends capsules memorial tributes with recipes
from the heart's own memory.
Picked Herring And Pumpkin Pie
Henriette Davidis
Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies
c/o The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, 3rd floor, Madison, WI 53711
0924119063 $24.95 csumc.wisc.edu/mki/
Picked Herring And Pumpkin Pie is a reprint of a best-selling nineteenth-century German
cookbook by Henriette Davidis which was adapted for Germans living in America. From Milk
Soup to Colored Sugar to Meat Pie, this outstanding culinary compendium blends recipes from
both the Old and New Worlds, and presents a unique glimpse into a nineteenth-century
immigrant's way of life. Picked Herring And Pumpkin Pie is an superbly presented and
mouth-watering repository of classic cultural recipes that have survived the test of time.
Tipsy Smoothies
Donna Pliner Rodnitzky
Three Rivers Press/Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th fl., NY, NY 10019
0761526501 $12.95 1-800-726-0600
Tipsy Smoothies by cookbook author and "smoothy expert" Donna Pliner Rodnitzky, is a
streamlined recipe guide to preparing smoothies with the extra little kick of alcohol. From
Pineapple Margaritas; Singapore Sling; and Banana Split Martini; to Coco Loco; Mai Tai; and
Flirtini, these drink mix recipes combine fruit, fun, and professional bar know-how to present
more than 150 different tasty partytime sensations.
Smoothies!
Dan Titus
Juice Gallery Multimedia
2042 Big Oak Av, Chino Hills, CA 91709
www.smoothiecentral.com
1582910103 $16.95 juicegallery.com
Now in a second printing, Smoothies!: The Original Smoothie Book by nutritional advocate and
"smoothie" expert Dan Titus, is an excellent recipe guide for making smoothies that are just like
those of such famous smoothie stores as "Jamba Juice" and "Smoothie King". Profiles of famous
smoothie companies, basic "how to" instructions, detailed recipes for smoothies of every flavor,
and a balance of quick-to-prepare recipes as well as recipes for more complex yet exotic tastes
make for a first-rate guide for anyone who truly loves a smoothie. If you like smoothies, than you
want to add Smoothies!: The Original Smoothie Book to your kitchen or barroom reference
shelf.
Mad About Macaroni
Anne Egan
Rodale Press, Inc.
400 South Tenth S, Emmaus, PA 18098
157954343X $14.95 www.rodale.com
Mad About Macaroni by recipe developer and cookbook editor Anne Egan is a pasta lover's
dream, with full-color photographs and easy-to-follow directions for scruptuous treats such as
New Classic Beef Lasagna; Turkey Bolognese over Spaghetti; Linguine with Chili Scallops; and
so much more. Mad About Macarni is a fine addition to cookbook shelves. Also very highly
recommended for kitchen cookbook collections is Anne Egan's The New Classics Cookbook:
Family Favorites Made Healthy For Today's Lifestyle (Rodale Press, 0875965032, $29.95).
The Great Big Burger Book
Jane Murphy & Liz Yeh Singh
The Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
www.harvardcommonpress.com
1558322477 $15.95 www.amazon.com
The collaborative effort of culinary expert Jane Murphy and food writer/recipe tester Liz Yeh
Singh, The Great Big Burger Book is packed with one hundred recipes for lip-smacking burgers,
ranging from such exotic offers as Shrimp Gumbo Burgers and Japanese Rice Burgers with
Chicken Teriyaki, to brussel sprout, apple, and walnut burgers, and more. Recommendations for
ingredient sources, along with tips, tricks, and techniques for preparing meat in general, round out
this first-rate and highly recommended cookbook for folks of all kitchen skill and experience
levels.
The Contemporary Cowboy Cookbook
Dotty Griffith
Lone Star Books/NBN, dist.
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
158907002X $24.95 1-800-462-6420
The Contemporary Cowboy Cookbook: Recipes From The Wild West To Wall Street by Dotty
Griffith, is a unique cookbook which is illustrated with color photographs and filled with culinary
traditions from the Old West. From Chuck Wagon Chili; Cowboy Batter Bread; and Roquefort
Butter; to Smoked Trout with Brown Sage Butter; Bone-In Ribeye with Fried Onion Strings; and
Crushed Black Peppercorn Elk Medallions with Mustard Cream, The Contemporary Cowboy
Cookbook offers a flavorful mix of tradition and a lot good eating!
Budget Cooking Elegant Dining: The Kosher Experience by cooking expert and teacher Sue
Epstein, is an exquisitely written guide to cooking within kosher directives while on a budget, and
yet creating an elegant and delicious culinary experience. From Baked Bologna; Carrot Bread;
Baked Nile Perch; and Beverly's Brisket; to Cream of Cucumber Soup; Veggie Bake;
Pecan-Praline Bread Pudding; and Strawberries in Orange Juice, Budget Cooking Elegant Dining
is excellent and economical resource for serving up affordable holiday feasts or fine daily cuisine
for a kosher household.
Opera At Home
Diana White, et al.
Seapoint Publishing
2880 Seapoint Drive, Victoria, BC, Canada V8N 1S8
0973142103 $19.95 operaathome.com
The collaborative effort of Diana White, Patrick White, Robbie May, Frank May, Gayle Millbank,
and Harry Torno, Opera At Home: A Feast For The Senses is an impressive cookbook collection
that combines love of great food with a love of opera, offering a guide to a very satisfying evening
of home entertainment. Plot summaries of great operas, and the availability of such classics on
DVD, is presented side-by-side with descriptive recipes for full-course meals that can turn one's
home-based suppertime event into a wondrous experience. Opera At Home is very strongly
recommended for operatic music lovers with gourmet appetites and aspirations.
Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA
Steven Raichlen
Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
708 Broadway, NY, NY 10003-9555
0761120157 $19.95 workman.com
Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA is a 774-page compendium which provides the kitchen chef or
outdoor barbecuer with 425 barbecue recipes drawn from across the length and breadth of
America. From Grilled Shrimp Cocktail; Lamb Burgers; and Liquid Fire Scotch Bonnet Hot
Sauce; to Iowa Pork Chops with Maytag Blue; Huli Huli Chicken from Paradise; and Grilled
Artichokes, Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA focuses especially on succulent meats, delicious
dressings, and even offers barbecue delectables for the vegetarian. Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA is
a first-rate, enthusiastically recommended, complete-in-one-volume resource for grillers eager to
make the most of the summer season.
Sicilian Feasts
Giovanna Bellia La Marca
Hippocrene Books Inc.
171 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
www.hippocrenebooks.com
0781809673 $24.95 1-718-454-2366
Sicilian Feasts by Giovanna Bellia La Marca is a simply delicious cookbook offering more than
100 recipes in celebration of exquisite, ethnic Sicilian cuisine suitable for all seasons, and ranging
from everyday cooking to special holiday recipes. From Green Olive Salad; Linguine with
Anchovies; and Fried Pastry Shells; to Fish Soup with Rice; Chick Peas with Fennel; and Folded
Parsley Bread, Sicilian Feasts offers a superbly presented collection of rich, lip-smacking treats
offering a festival of taste and exploration for adventurous dining.
Best Of The Best From California Cookbook
Gwen McKee & Barbara Moseley, editors
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
1893062023 $16.95 www.quailridge.com
Best Of The Best From California Cookbook collects more than five hundred all-time favorite
recipes drawn from other California cookbooks with the hallmarks of the Golden State. From
Spinach/Cheese Frittata; Veal Marsala; and Toasted Walnut Tart with Wild Blackberry Sauce and
Creme Fraiche; to Bean, Barley and Mushroom Soup; California Rice; and Buttermilk Spice
Cake, Best Of The Best From California Cookbook is an excellent amalgamation of some of the
finest dishes California has to offer, each with direct "kitchen cook friendly" preparation
instructions. Enhanced with an extensive catalog of contributing cookbooks, Best Of The Best
From California Cookbook will be a welcome resource for dedicated cookbook collectors as
well!
The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook
Dawn Altomari-Rathjen
Jennifer M. Bendelius
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
1580628699 $14.95 adamsmedia.com
Collaboratively compiled by culinary expert and restaurant manager Dawn Altomari-Rathjen and
registered dietician Jennifer M. Bendelius, The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook presents
three hundred health-conscious and delicious recipes from the Mediterranean ranging from
Stovetop Poached Fresh Cod; Red Lentil Lasagna; and Pasta with Arugula and Brie; to Broccoli
Raab with Bread Crumbs; Caramelized Onion Tart; and Fresh Fruit Chowder. Simple instructions
to bringing out maximum flavor with efficiency make The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook
an excellent, easy-to-follow recipe guide and a commendable addition to even the most novice of
kitchen cooks.
Gluten-Free 101
Carol Fenster
Savory Palate, Inc.
KSB Promotions (publicity)
8174 South Holly, #404, Centennial, CO 80122-4004
www.glutenfree101.com
1889374083 $19.95 1-303-741-5408
Enhanced with new flours and new formulas, Gluten-Free 101: Easy, Basic Dishes Without
Wheat by Carol Fenster (Food Editor, "Living Without" magazine) is an informed and informative
instructional resource for gluten-free dining, as well as being a thoroughly "kitchen cook friendly"
guide to creating tasty recipes for folks who must avoid wheat and gluten because of food
allergies. From Potato Bread; Peanut Butter Cookies; and Spicy Breaded Chicken; to Cheese
Bread Balls; Carrot Cake; Spaghetti & Meatballs, and more, Gluten-Free 101 proves that wheat
isn't necessary in order to enjoy a first-rate range of basic favorites and culinary delights.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Code Of Honor
Michael F. Blake
Taylor Trade Publishing
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, Maryland 20706
0878333002 $19.95 1-800-462-6420
Code Of Honor: The Making Of Three Great American Westerns by Emmy award-winning
makeup artist Michael F. Blake, delves into the formative process behind the classic movies "High
Noon," "Shane," and "The Searchers." Original interviews, behind the scenes anecdotes,
screenplay evolution, the motives behind casting choices, and much, much more fill the pages of
this involving and candid glimpse of what great cinema requires behind the screen. Code Of
Honor is a welcome and informative contribution to personal, academic, and community library
Cinema History collections and reading lists.
Screening The City
Mark Shiel and Tony Fitzmaurice, editors
Verso
180 Varick Street, NY, NY 10014-4606
1859844766 $20.00 versobooks.com
Collaboratively edited by Mark Shiel and Tony Fitzmaurice, Screening The City is an eye-opening
collection of essays concerning the motif of urban life and experiences as depicted by and
reflected in, twentieth-century filmmaking. Literate and thought-provoking, with an eye for
changes in cities as seen film since the dramatic worldwide upheaval of World War II, Screening
The City Is An Erudite And Recommended Addition to Cinematic Studies reading lists and
reference collections.
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St. #510, NY, NY 10010
1-800-491-2808 www.amazon.com
Jerry Rannow's Surviving Hollywood (1581152558, $16.95) is a recommended pick for any
contemplating a show business career: it imparts the basic secrets to seeking work in Hollywood;
from finding an agent and handling unemployment periods to preparing a role and preserving
family life in an uncertain business world. Chapters offer practical experiences and notes from
rookies and experienced actors alike. For a wider-ranging guide to possibilities, read Laurie
Scheer's Creative Careers In Hollywood (1581152434, $19.95) which is the only career guide to
examine life in Hollywood through Hollywood's own film history. Social commentary blends with
how-to in order to survey the extent of Hollywood work, with chapters including job overviews
and potentials within the industry. In this guide, movies themselves become vehicles for examples
of Hollywood careers. The Directors by Robert J. Emery (1681152450, $21.95) provides
invaluable interviews with famous directors from Wes Craven and Clint Eastwood to Barry
Levinson and Steven Spielberg. This third installment continues the approach of providing
in-depth interviews with some of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors, focusing on their
techniques and achievements and the insider's tips of what makes their work stand out. James
Moody's Business Of Theatrical Design (1581152485, $19.95) tells how to get great design jobs
in the theatre world. Aspiring designers learn how to earn a living marketing skills needed by
theatre productions, with the author's thirty years experience in behind-the-scenes film, TV, and
special events showing how.
The Parenting Shelf
Storytime Action!
Jennifer Bromann
Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013
155570459X $45.00 neal-schuman.com
Storytime Action! is a specially designed resource for parents who enjoy sharing picture books
with their kids. The more than 2000 ideas for making 500 popular picture books interactive range
from having children guess what sounds the animals make while reading the picture book
"Barnyard Banter"; to tossing a few red balloons while reading "Tomatoes from Mars", Storytime
Action! is an engaging compilation offering concerned and involved parents with a wealth of
ideas. A plot summary is provided for each picture book, along with interactive ideas, as well as a
theme index makes cross-referencing and quick idea lookup a snap.
Calm Down & Play!
Loretta Oleck Berger, MSW
Childswork/Childsplay
PO Box 760, Plainview, NY 11803-0760
www.GuidanceChannel.com
1588150550 $TBA 1-800-962-1141
Written and designed by Loretta Oleck Berrger (an experienced social work professional
specializing with children and teens), Calm Down & Play!: Activities To Help Impulsive Children
presents fifty-six simple activities, each with a simple therapeutic objective. An excellent resource
for parents and educators, and one that emphasizes the importance of teaching children
self-control and building self-esteem, Calm Down & Play! is an ideal resource for developing
activities and opportunities that will help children to calm down and control their impulses; learn
how to focus, concentrate, and organize their thoughts; identify and verbalize their feelings; build
and reinforce a personal sense of confidence; as well as channel and release excess energy without
disruption whether waiting in line, riding in a care, preparing for bed.
Cook Like A Mother! Clean Like A Pro!
Peter Wright
Hudson House Publishing, Ltd.
36 Northline Road, Toronto, Ontario Canada M4B 3E2
0968946208 $9.95 1-866-261-4441
Cook Like A Mother! Clean Like A Pro!: The Single Dad's Guide To Cooking And Cleaning is a
combination cookbook and homemaker skills "how to" instructional written by Peter Wright
especially for men who are neophytes at the fine art of keeping an orderly home. Specifically
intended for single fathers who need to quickly learn how to provide proper nutrition and a clean
environment for their rambunctious offspring, Cook Like A Mother! Clean Like A Pro! offers
simple, easy-to-follow instructions, parenting tips, excellent practical recipes, and solid general
advice. Cook Like A Mother! Clean Like A Pro! is thoroughly "user friendly" and confidently
recommended for fathers, uncles, and anyone else who is new to the necessity of food preparation
and other homemaking skills.
The World History Shelf
The Forgotten Commissioner
Enid Robbie
Michigan State University Press
1405 South Harrison Road, Suite 25, East Lansing, Michigan 48823
0870136380 $59.95 msupress.msu.edu
A seminal work of superbly dedicated scholarship, The Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William
Mildmay And The Anglo-french Commission Of 1750-1755 by the late British Diplomatic History
expert Enid Robbie, is an informed and informative study of political intrigue between Britian and
France during the era when America and Canada were still colonies. Double-dealings, diplomatic
negotiations, and tensions that ultimately caused the Seven Years' War are all scrutinized in detail
in this singularly absorbing and minutely detailed account.
China
John Henry Gray
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501
0486424871 $34.95 1-800-223-3130
This reprint of an original 1878 edition written by John Henry Gray and originally published by
Macmillan provides a readable history of China dating from the late 19th century when author
Gray served as the Archdeacon of Hong Kong. Gray charted the legends of China and provided
insights into its government, society, belief systems and class system: add a first-person
observational tone and you have a winner.
The Silent Traveler In Oxford
Chiang Yee
Interlink Books
46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA 01060
156656493X $15.00 interlinkbooks.com
The Silent Traveler In Oxford is a classic work of travel literature. Written by Chiang Yee, a
Chinese writer who took refuge in Oxford from the London Blitz in the year 1940, The Silent
Traveler In Oxford brings a unique perspective that explores Oxford's scenery, traditions, pubs
and restaurants, daily life, and so much more -- all with a keen eye for idiosyncracy. Highly
enjoyable reading as a uniquely written travelogue, The Silent Traveler In Oxford is especially
recommended for Anglophiles and others with an interest in Oxford during those yesteryears of
World War II.
Primary Literary Sources For Ancient History
Trivium Pursuit, distributor
PMB 168, 429 Lake Park Blvd., Muscatine, Iowa 52761
CD-ROM $TBA triviumpursuit.com
Primary Literary Sources For Ancient History: Volume 1 is an impressive CD-ROM reference
that includes the complete text of over 1,200 works by 80 different authors throughout history,
from Aeschines to Aesop, Euclid, Livy, Virgil, Xenophon, and much, much more. All permissions
to make printed and digital copies are granted, making Primary Literary Sources For Ancient
History an excellent resource for teachers, private researchers, students, and scholars, as well as
the non-specialist general reader with an interest in Antiquity. The minimum system requirements
to run this CD-ROM are Pentium 200Mhz with 32 Meg System Memory, Internet Browser,
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0, and Windows '95, Linux, or MacOS.
The Britons
Christopher A. Snyder
Blackwell Publishing
PO Box 30, Williston, VT 05495
www.blackwellpublishing.com
063122260X $26.95 1-800-216-2522
The Britons by Christopher A. Snyder (Associate Professor of European history and Chair of the
department of History and Politics, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia) is a fascinating
and scholarly historical text about the culture of the Britons, spanning the late Iron Age down to
the late Middle Ages. From the influence of Roman rule, to the impact of Christianity, the legend
of King Arthur, a sober account of Viking and Norman invasions, and so much more, The Britons
is an informed and informative study which is very highly recommended for personal reading lists
and academic History collections.
History Of The Hawaiian Kingdom
Norris W. Potter, et al.
Bess Press
3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
www.besspress.com
1573061506 $73.27 1-800-910-2377
The collaborative effort of Norris W. Potter, Lawrence M. Kasdon, and Ann Rayson, History Of
The Hawaiian Kingdom is a solidly written and easily accessible reference for readers of all ages
and backgrounds concerning the history of the Hawaiian Kingdom from the arrival of Captain
Cook in 1775 down to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy by American forces near the
beginning of the twentieth century. Color illustrations and informative text make for an excellent
general primer and resource. Also recommended is a History Of The Hawaiian Kingdom
workbook (1573061-573, $9.27), and classroom teachers using it as an instructional textbook
should also acquire a History Of The Hawaiian Kingdom answer key (1573061581, $9.27).
SOS Korea 1950
Raymond B. Maurstad
Beaver's Pond Press
7104 Ohms Lane, Suite 216, Edina, MN 55439-2140
www.BeaversPondPress.com
1931646910 $16.95 1-952-829-8818
Raymond B. Maurstad's SOS Korea 1950 Illustrated is a unique and seminal collection of
eyewitness accounts, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, about Americans present in
South Korea when North Korea attacked. The compelling personal testimonies paint a vivid
picture of the horror and danger of war in this gripping presentation. Enhanced with an extensive
and informative prologue, SOS Korea 1950 is a welcome contribution to Korean History Studies
collections in general, and Korean War Military History reading lists in particular.
In Search Of Ancient Ireland
Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton
New Amsterdam/Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1561310727 $26.00 1-800-462-6420
In In Search Of Ancient Ireland, the origins of the Irish people from neolithic times to the coming
of the English is enhanced with new information based on recent discoveries in archaeological
history. In Search Of Ancient Ireland is a clearly recommended pick for anyone interested in an
updated, scholarly research tool covering the latest truths about Irish history. The Irish are not
even Celtic in a true archaeological sense, the authors maintain: most Irish history is rooted in
modern times and perceptions, and In Search Of Ancient Ireland provides an important gateway
to understanding early Irish roots.
An Anatomy Of The Marprelate Controversy 1588-1596
Elizabeth Appleton
The Edwin Mellen Press
PO Box 450, Lewiston, NY 14092-0450
www.edwinmellenpress.com
0773474900 $139.95 1-716-754-2788
An Anatomy Of The Marprelate Controversy 1588-1596 is an amazing study by historian and
biographer Elizabeth Appleton of a famous controversy in history concerning a Puritan writer
who called himself Martin Marprelate. Marprelate used words to attack the episcopacy and the
Anglican divines. Writing from a secret press and sparing no effort to criticize, Marprelate incited
such uproar that he had to disappear; two writers took his place and continued to attack the
Anglican bishops verbally. Then others entered the fray, creating a singularly spectacular war of
words. An Anatomy Of The Marprelate Controversy 1588-1596 deftly recounts events of history,
their interrelation with the classic works of Shakespeare, and the indelible imprint they left upon
political events for future generations. An Anatomy Of The Marprelate Controversy 1588-1596 is
a very highly recommended, meticulously presented, informed and informative scholarly
analysis.
The Library Science Shelf
The Visible Librarian
Judith A. Siess
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
0838908489 $34.00 1-866-746-7252
The Visible Librarian: Asserting Your Value With Marketing And Advocacy by Judith A. Siess
(President, Information Bridges International Inc. and publisher of "The One-Person Library: A
Newsletter for Librarians and Management") is a deftly written and superbly presented guide for
librarians which is especially timely in an era of economically strained time marked with corporate
library downsizing, academic library retrenchment, and public library closures. Straightforward
marketing, customer service, and public relations techniques for librarians and library managers
make The Visible Librarian a practical, easy-to-follow, in-depth, and strongly recommended
instructional guide for effectively promoting the enrichment and value of library services to its
patrons and service communities.
The World Through Children's Books
Susan Stan, editor
The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0810841983 $27.95 1-800-462-6420
Exhaustively compiled and deftly edited by Susan Stan (Assistant Professor of English, Central
Michigan University), The World Through Children's Books offers capsule summaries of nearly
700 popular children's books from over 70 countries. An excellent browsing guide and resource
for librarians and parents searching for high-quality reading material to offer to young folks, with
descriptions that are brief yet highly precise, The World Through Children's Books is a welcome
addition to Library Collection Development reference collections and is especially commended to
the attention of homeschoolers for their curriculum develop-ment needs.
Library Skills
Pat Miller
Upstart Books
PO Box 800, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
1579500838 $15.95 1-800-448-4887
Part of the "Stretchy Library Lessons" series developed by educator and library media specialist
Pat Miller, Library Skills is a "user friendly" collection of ready-made lessons for school and
community librarians who need to teach young ones how to take advantage of library's resources,
yet who have little time to prepare. Ready-made worksheets suitable for photocopying, and 10
lesson plans that cover basic library skills, the parts of a book, the Dewey Decimal System, genres
and much, much more make Library Skills a superb and handy resource which is ideal for
homeschooling parents as well. Also highly recommended are two companion workbooks by Pat
Miller in her "Stretchy Library Lessons" series: Reading Activities (157950082X, $15.95) and
Research Skills (1579500846, $15.95).
The Fiction Shelf
Captain From Castile
Samuel Shellabarger
Bridge Works Publishing
PO Box 1798, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
1882593626 $18.95 1-800-462-6420
First published in the mid-twentieth century, Samuel Shellabarger's Captain From Castile is an
enduring adventure novel about Pedro de Vargas, a young Spanish nobleman who escapes to the
New World when the Inquisition denounces his family. Pedro's exciting adventures (complete
with swordfights, political intrigue, and romance), make Captain From Castile a merry and
panoramic narrative worthy to take its place among the literary classics.
The Incantation Of Frida K.
Kate Braverman
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street, New York, NY 10013
1583225714 $11.95 1-800-596-7437
The Incantation Of Frida K. by Kate Braverman is a work of sophisticated fiction that brings the
reader along on an imaginary tour of the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's life. A profound and
vivid testimony of the years hard living and equally hard playing, as well as an inward journey at
the moment of death, The Incantation Of Frida K. is an absorbing and engagingly imaginative
read.
Whatever Became Of LuAnn?
Velma Flaucher Falck
Vantage Press, Inc.
516 West 34 Street, New York, NY 10001
0533142385 $12.95 1-212-736-1767
Velma Flaucher Falck's Whatever Became Of Luann? is an impressively written novel about
LuAnn, a young woman whose ill-considered choice drastically alters the course of her life. When
she becomes pregnant in high school, LuAnn marries and moves far away from all she has ever
known, leaving her dreams behind in order to become the wife of a military man she barely
knows. Years later, LuAnn yearns for a chance to pursue those lost dreams -- but is it too late for
her? Whatever Became Of Luann is recommended as an involving and multifaceted story.
Brighten to Incandescence
Michael Bishop
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
1930846169 $24.95 goldengryphon.com
Brighten To Incandescence is an impressive anthology of seventeen short stories written by
Nebula Award-winning author Michael Bishop. From a heart-touching piece on the life of a
Hollywood B-movie actor; to a brutal murderer's self-destructive path and ultimate end; to a
conversation with Mary Shelley's ghost, these involving, adroitly written stories-with-a-twist, are
gathered largely from small-press publications and anthologies, are so good that it's extremely
difficult to read just one. Brighten To Incandescence is highly recommended reading for anyone
who enjoys a deftly written short story in general, and to the legions of Michael Bishop fans in
particular!
Tales of the Jazz Age
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Pine Street Books
c/o University of Pennsylvania Press
4200 Pine Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4011
0812218558 $14.95 1-800-445-9880
Tales Of The Jazz Age is an anthology of classic short stories by the renowned 20th Century
American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who is best known for his enduring classic "The Great
Gatsby". Satirizing the selfishness of the wealthy, depicting revelry that escalates into a
destructive mob, while offering a sharp look at the flaws of society, and enhanced with
introductions to each story by the author, Tales Of The Jazz Age is highly recommended, and this
Pine Street Books edition would make a perfect choice for school and community libraries
needing to replace worn copies of previous editions.
The Grasshopper King
Jordan Ellenberg
Coffee House Press
27 North 4th St., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401
www.coffeehousepress.org
1566891396 $14.00 1-612-338-0125
The Grasshopper King by Jordan Ellenberg is a deftly woven debut novel about a languishing
small town and its university, and an infamous poet who is either a blip on the radar or a literary
genius with the key to the shape of history itself. Populated with such memorable characters as
Stanley Higgs and Samuel Grapearbor, The Grasshopper King is a quirky story which is warmly
appealing in a rich tapestry of unfolding hidden secrets. The Grasshopper King is a unique
narrative of distinction and very highly recommended reading and a novel which clearly
documents Jordan Ellenberg as an author to keep track of!
Stories Of The Golden West: Book Four
Jon Tuska, editor
Five Star Books
295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901
0786237856 $25.95 1-800-223-1244
Compiled and edited by Jon Tuska, Stories Of The Golden West Book: Four is an anthology of
three short novels of the Old West that inspired classic Buck Jones films. The novels are "Rocky
Rhodes of Roaring Camp" by W. C. Tuttle, "Riders of the Crimson Trail" by Jack Natteford, and
"Outlaw Guns" by Cliff Farrell. Exciting and tautly written, these dramatic stories are vivid in
their description and clearly show the sterling qualities of character, plot dilemma, and triumphant
spirit that made each of them worthy of the silver screen.
The American History Shelf
A Brief History Of Telluride
Christian J. Buys
Western Reflections Publishing Co.
219 Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401
1890437832 $9.95 1-800-993-4490
A superbly written regional history, A Brief History Of Telluride by Christian J. Buys offers the
reader a truly fascinating look at the boom and bust phases of the cities Telluride, Placerville,
Ames, Ophir, and Rico Colorado from the 1860s down to the modern day. From the depredations
that the mass gold rushes brought to the native Ute people, to bank robberies, miners' strikes, the
rise and fall of Rio Grande Southern Railroad, and much, much more, A Brief History Of
Telluride concisely chronicles the cycles Western towns with a special flair for the people and
events that made and make things tick in these Colorado communities.
Tales & Trails of Illinois
Stu Fliege
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820-6903
0252070852 $17.95 1-800-545-4703
Originally published as weekly columns in newspapers, Stu Fliege's Tales & Trails Of Illinois
brings together fifty-two fascinating vignettes of Illinois history. Black-and-white photographs
enhance these brief yet exciting glimpses into events such as the Chicago Iroquois Theatre fire, to
the wonder of natural features such as Lusk Creek Canyon. Engaging, sometimes humorous, and
always entertaining, Tales & Trails Of Illinois is also available in a hardcover edition
(0252027760, $44.95) and a wonderful addition to Illinois History reading lists and library
reference collections.
Leon Abbett's New Jersey
Richard A. Hogarty
American Philosophical Society
PO Box 40098, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
0871692430 $40.00 amphilsoc.org
Leon Abbett's New Jersey: The Emergence Of The Modern Governor is an involving and
informative biography of Leon Abbett, a Democrat who dutifully served the state of New Jersey
as its governor during the late nineteenth century. Coping with the rifts spawned from the Civil
War, strikes, heated political debates, and so much more, Governor Abbett left a mixed legacy for
his state with repercussions lasting down to the modern times. Black-and-white photographs
enrich this superbly researched, ably written, and very highly recommended study of a crucial
phase in New Jersey state history.
Days On The Road
Sarah Raymond Herndon
The Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
0762725818 $9.95 1-800-243-0495
Enhanced with a Foreword by Mary Barmeyer O'Brien, Days On The Road: Crossing The Plains
In 1865 is the personal diary of Sarah Raymond Herndon, a young pioneer woman who, as the
dust from the Civil War settled, left the battle-scarred state of Missouri with her family and
traveled overland to the Rocky Mountains in search of a new place to live and a new life to build.
Sarah's daily insights, her depictions of life on the trail, her descriptions of the hardships, the
triumphs, and the evocations of her memories, combine to form a vivid and accurate image of
pioneer life through the words of a pioneer who headed west to escape the ravages of the
American Civil War to start her life anew. Days On The Road is a welcome and strongly
recommended addition to 19th Century American Studies reading lists and history
collections.
Floating On The Missouri
James Willard Schultz
Riverbend Publishing
PO Box 5833, Helena, MT 59604
www.riverbendpublishing.com
1931832153 $14.95 1-866-787-2363
Floating On The Missouri: 100 Years After Lewis & Clark is an engaging and informative
historical travelogue of James Willard Schultz and his Blackfeet wife Natahki (Fine Shield
Woman) who took a small boat along the route that the historic explorers Lewis & Clark once
forged through uncharted territory a century after two of America's most famous explorers. A
very highly recommended compendium of anecdotes, reminiscences, history, and much, much
more fill the pages of this involving and absorbing narrative.
Faces Of Alaska
Jean Lester
University of Alaska Press
Box 756240, Fairbanks, AK 99775-6240
1889963429 $24.95 uaf.edu/uapress
Faces Of Alaska: Voices Across The State by Jean Lester is an engaging portrait of the lives of a
wide selection of remarkable and justly proud Alaskans. Black-and-white photographs, personal
testimonies, the unique insights of artists, publishers, homemakers, native Alaskans, and more, fill
the pages of this memorable tribute to a great state and its people. Faces Of Alaska would make a
welcome addition to American History Studies collections in general, and Alaskan History Studies
reading lists in particular.
When We Were Young In The West
Richard Melzer, Ph.D.
Sun Stone Press
PO Box 2321, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2321
0865343381 $19.95 sunstonepress.com
Written by Richard Melzer (Professor of History, University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus),
When We Were Young In The West: True Stories Of Childhood draws upon memoirs, oral
histories, diaries, autobiographies and more to uniquely present the roles that children played in
taming the great frontier. From growing up among military folk, to working on a ranch or in the
mines, to school life over a century ago, as well as the toll that wars took on young folks, When
We Were Young In The West is a unique and fascinating "true-to-life" window of observation
into American history -- and a very highly commended addition to personal, school, and
community library American History collections.
Fort Robinson And The American West 1874-1899
Thomas R. Buecker
Red River Books
c/o University of Oklahoma Press
4100 28th Avenue, N.W., Norman, Oklahoma 73069-8218
0806135344 $19.95 www.ou.edu/oupress
Fort Robinson And The American West 1874-1899 by Thomas R. Buecker (Curator of the Fort
Robinson Museum in Crawford, Nebraska) is a close and authoritative look at Fort Robinson, a
place that witnessed many stark and brutal clashes between whites and American Indians,
including the Cheyenne Outbreak, the death of Crazy Horse, the Ghost Dance, and the tragedy of
Wounded Knee. Historic references, government records, reports, correspondence and other
primary sources form the core of this thoughtful, sober, scholarly analysis, which is a welcome
contribution to American History shelves, Native American Studies collections, those reading lists
dealing with the history of the American Western Frontier.
The Education Shelf
Taming The Tuition Tiger
Kathy Kristof
Bloomberg Press
PO Box 888, 100 Business Park Drive, Princeton, NJ 08542-0888
157660134X $18.95 1-888-388-2749
The costs associated with a college or university education are going up faster than the general
rate of inflation and projected to do so well into the new two decades. Taming The Tuition Tiger:
Getting The Money To Graduate by syndicated personal finance columnist Kathy Kristof
informatively presents 529 plans for financing a college education; along with financial aid routes
to pursue; information on acquiring student loans; public, private, and corporate scholarships;
Uniform Gifts to Minors Act Accounts; low-income family Individual Development Accounts,
and more. An excellent and thoroughly "user friendly" financial planning instruction resource,
Taming The Tuition Tiger is strongly recommended reading for the families of every
college-bound youth.
Pygmalion In The Classroom
Robert Rosentha & Lenore Jacobson
Crown House Publishing
4 Berkeley Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
1904424066 $19.95 crownhouse.co.uk
First published in 1968, updated in 1992, Pygmalion In The Classroom: Teacher Expectation And
Pupils' Intellectual Development is the collaborative effort of Robert Rosentha and Lenore
Jacobson to take a close look at the "Pygmalion phenomenon", that is, the self-fulfilling prophecy
in teachers' expectations of their students. Closely looking at how prejudices can shape a child's
own self-esteem and learning environment, Pygmalion In The Classroom is a "must-read" for
school administrators, classroom teachers, home schoolers, and anyone else who is keenly
interested in the education of future generations.
TriMathlon
Judith D. Sally & Paul J. Sally, Jr.
A. K. Peters, Ltd.
63 South Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
1568811845 $30.00 www.akpeters.com
The collaborative effort of Judith D. Sally (Northwestern University) and Paul J. Sally, Jr.
(University of Chicago), TriMathlon: A Workout Beyond The School Curriculum is an
adventurous book of mathematic problems and puzzles to solve, and specifically created to
especially to challenge students in the fifth through eighth grades. Problems and solutions
covering arithmetic, numbers and symmetry, and geometry fill this inventive and challenging
self-test resource. TriMathlon is especially recommended as a classroom curriculum development
supplement, and would prove ideal for use with homeschool curriculums as well.
MarshMedia
PO Box 8082 Shawnee Mission KS 66208
1-800-821-3303 www.marshmedia.com
New from MarshMedia, Straight Talk About Self Confidence (1559421975, $TBA) and Straight
Talk About Anger (1559421967, $TBA) are two quite practical, 15-minute videos (enhanced
with closed captioning for those who need it), about character-building and self-improvement.
Straight Talk About Self-confidence explains seven basic concepts essential to developing a
positive sense of self. Straight Talk About Anger focuses on how anger develops, is manifest, and
pragmatic anger management techniques. Quite instructional, and using sample scenarios about
maintaining responsibility and controlling one's emotions, both of these outstanding videos are
highly recommended as educational tools for grades 6 to 8 classroom curriculum
enhancement.
Learning How To Learn
Joyanne Cobb
Child Welfare League of America, Inc.
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2085
0878688781 $18.95 www.cwla.org
Now in a newly revised edition, Learning How To Learn: Getting Into And Surviving College
When You Have A Learning Disability by Joyanne Cobb (Project Manager on Youth-Focused
Projects for Maximus inc.) is an extremely practical guide to doing well on the SAT or ACT tests;
finding the right college; managing one's time; making the most of assistive technology, and more.
Written especially for those who must deal with a learning disability, yet filled with useful advice
for all current and potential college students, Learning How To Learn is very highly
recommended as an instructional and preparation resource for the college bound.
Strategies For Teaching First-year Composition
Duane Roen, et. al.
National Council of Teachers of English
1111 West Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096
0814147496 $46.95 www.ncte.org
Collaboratively compiled and edited by educators and academicians Duane Roen, Veronica
Pantoja, Lauren Yena, Susan K. Miller, and Eric Waggoner, Strategies For Teaching First-Year
Composition is detailed, 626-page, resource-filled guide for specifically presented for the
edification of first-year composition teachers in community colleges, liberal arts, colleges, state
university systems, and research institutions. Individual chapters present a wealth of tested ideas
and recommendations with regard to syllabi, peer-response activities, course management,
suitable curricula, and much, much more. A point-by-point practical guide, Strategies For
Teaching First-Year Composition will prove to be an immensely valuable resource and reference
for anyone charged with the responsibility of teaching composition on a secondary school level or
in adult education courses.
The Business Shelf
The Naked Employee
Frederick Lane III
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814471498 $24.95 1-800-250-5308
Technology has made it easier for employers to monitor and investigate employees' behavior in
turn, affecting morale and productivity. The Naked Employee offers an analysis of how
technology is compromising workplace privacy, with chapters covering the social, legal and moral
implications of different types of employee monitoring systems. From issues of employee privacy
to the nuts and bolts of current investigative surveillance systems, this is packed with both social
analysis and business insights.
Doing Business Online, Volume 1
E-Commerce Development Center
c/o 411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
0972505806 $29.99 411videoinfo.com
Doing Business Online: Volume 1: Getting Started In E-Commerce is a straightforward,
easy-to-understand, 50 minute, DVD tutorial on the basics of e-commerce, including setting up a
business webpage, selling products online, accepting consumer credit cards, using keywords and
search engines to maximize publicity, and much, much more. The direct narration accessibly
covers the basics with illustrated pointers, in this unforgettable and highly recommended
presentation.
The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy Kit
John Ventura
Dearborn Trade
155 North Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
0793160448 $24.95 1-800-621-9621
The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy Kit is a solidly presented guide for accurately assessing
one's financial options when considering the possibility of declaring bankruptcy. Written by
professional bankruptcy attorney John Ventura, The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy Kit
offers signs for recognizing serious business trouble, advice for finding quality professional help
with one's business financing (recommending that one should never attempt to handle a
turnaround or a bankruptcy by oneself), techniques for dealing effectively with insistent creditors
and anxious employees, and much more. If you are contemplating bankruptcy for your business
enterprise, then give serious attention to John Ventura's The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy
Kit.
The Travel Shelf
The Most Scenic Roads In Massachusetts
John Gibson
Down East Books
PO Box 679, Camden, Maine 04843-0679
0892725567 $13.95 1-800-766-1670
The Most Scenic Roads In Massachusetts: 20 Routes Off The Beaten Path by travel writer John
Gibson offers Massachusetts tourists a chance to see historic towns, magnificent natural splendor,
and find charming lodgings, as they follow twenty routes most particularly selected for their
especial appeal, enhanced with easy-to-follow maps and black-and-white photographs. A relaxing
and enjoyable road travel guide, The Most Scenic Roads In Massachusetts truly lives up to its title
and is enthusiastically recommended for vacationers, business travelers, and even local folk
looking for recreational day-trip and weekender ideas.
The Berkshire Book
Lauren R. Stevens
Berkshire House Publishers
480 Pleasant Street Suite 5, Lee, MA 01238
1581570635 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Now in an thoroughly updated and expanded, The Berkshire Book: A Complete Guide by hiker,
newspaper publisher, and travel writer Lauren R. Stevens, is an informed and informative travel
resource ideal for anyone vacationing in the Berkshire county of Massachusetts. After providing a
history of the area, individual chapters are filled with information on transportation, lodgings,
dining, fine arts, recreation, shopping, and much, much more in this packed, tell-all, detail-laden
guide. If you are going to find yourself in Berkshire country, Lauren Steven's The Berkshire Book
is the travel guide for you!
Minnesota Family Weekends
Martin Hintz
Trails Books
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
193159922X $18.95 trailsbooks.com
Minnesota Family Weekends: 28 Fun Trips For You And The Kids by author and travel writer
Martin Hintz is an "interesting things to do and places to go" guide for the whole family.
Individual chapters are divided by county and geographical regions of Minnesota, with a wealth of
practical information on lodgings, tourist attractions, museums, hikes, places to shop, sights to
see, and much, much more. A concise and useful resource, Minnesota Family Weekends is a
definitive planning guide for anyone wanting taking a "kid friendly" trip or excursion anywhere in
Minnesota.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis
Steve Henry
Menasha Ridge Press
PO Box 43673, Birmingham, AL 35243
0897325184 $15.95 www.amazon.com
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis by bicycler, backpacker, and travel writer Steve Henry
presents maps, easy-to-follow directions, descriptions, nearby activity lists and a great deal more
for avid hikers who look to enjoy trails in and around the great city of St. Louis, Missouri. A
perfect travel planning resource for hiker daytrips and excursions, the "At-a-glance" information
sidebars summarize the highlights of each offered hike in this superbly presented and organized
walker's guidebook.
Hawaii
Glenda Bendure, et al.
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
1740591429 $21.99 lonelyplanet.com
The collaborative effort of Glenda Bendure, Ned Friary, and Sara Benson, Hawaii: From Oahu To
Niihau, All-Island Coverage is an superbly organized and thoroughly "user friendly" guide for
travelers visiting the beautiful and memorable islands comprising the state of Hawaii. Packed from
cover to cover with a wealth of solid information concerning lodgings, activities, tourist
attractions, dining, and much, much more, Hawaii is enhanced with maps, phone numbers, world
wide web sites, prices, details, as well as color and black-and-white photography. Hawaii is a
magnificent useful, highly portable, and strongly recommended trip planning resource for business
travelers and vacationers alike.
The California Coast
John J. Osborn, Jr.
The Countryman Press
PO Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091-0748
www.countrymanpress.com
0881505498 $18.95 1-800-245-4151
Now in a completely revised second edition, The California Coast: A Traveler's Companion by
John J. Osborn, Jr., offers travelers a one-of-a-kind fact-filled guide to the 1,100 mile California
coastline. From romantic lodgings, to nature preserves, museums, and beaches, The California
Coast offers up-to-date information about places to go and things to know. The California Coast
is an excellent and enthusiastically recommended resource for planning a satisfying and fun-filled
regional vacation.
RV Traveling Tales
Jaimie Hall & Alice Zyetz
Pine Country Publishing
127 Rainbow Dr., #2780, Livingston, TX 77399-1027
www.RVTravelingTales.com
0971677727 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Jaimie Hall and Alice Zyetz RV Traveling Tales: Women's
Journeys On The Open Road is comprised of an engaging collection of travel-essays by a variety
of authors about living in and traveling in an RV with an emphasis on the needs and experiences
of women. Each writing is brief, yet presents a memorable snapshot of RV life. Enhanced with a
glossary of RV terms, RV Traveling Tales is commended as being a thoroughly engaging work
useful reading for anyone considering buying or taking a trip in an RV.
Queens In The Kingdom
Jeffrey Epstein & Eddie Shapiro
Alyson Publications
Box 4371, Los Angeles, CA 90078-4371
155583745X $14.95 www.alyson.com
The collaborative effort of Jeffrey Epstein and Eddie Shapiro, Queens In The Kingdom: The
Ultimate Gay And Lesbian Guide To The Disney Theme Parks is a unique travel and vacation
companion. It covers general information about vacations in the Disneyland Resort in California,
and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, with an especial focus on issues particularly relevant
to gay and lesbian visitors, including the top ten places to share a special moment with one's
same-sex significant other. Queens In The Kingdom is an informed and informative travel
planning guide filed from cover to cover with ratings, tips, recommendations, price estimates and
much, much more.
Going To Dolpo
Timothy Doyle
Imperfect Music and Literature
PO Box 511844, Milwaukee, WI 53203
1899179976 $15.00 imperfectmusic.com
Going To Dolpo, by Timothy Doyle, is a unique travel account of a walk from the lowland valleys
of Nepal to the snowbound canyons of Dolpo -- an area south of the Tibetan border. A
rumination about the human mind and humankind's destiny, as well as an unfolding panoply of
sights and wonders during a physical and spiritual pilgrimage, Going To Dolpo is an involving
testimony of a journey that reflects life itself. Going To Dolpo is very highly recommended
reading for armchair travelers, as well as those with an interest in contemporary Buddhism.
Croatia
Tony Fabijancic
University of Alberta Press
Michigan State University Press, dist.
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
www.msupress.msu.edu
0888643977 $29.95 1-800-678-2120
Croatia: Travels In Undiscovered Country by Tony Fabijancic is a superbly written, personal
memoir and eye-witness travelogue of what it was like to experience the land and people of
Croatia as both an ancestral home and an undiscovered country. Transporting the reader on one
man's journey into a rich and varied landscape, Croatia: Travels In Undiscovered Country is a
vividly written, deftly informative, and memorably presented experience of a land steeped in
centuries of tradition and lore. Croatia: Travels In Undiscovered Country is especially
recommended reading for armchair travelogue adventure enthusiasts and anyone thinking of a trip
to Croatia for themselves.
Costa Rica Alive!
Bruce Morris
Hunter Publishing
130 Campus Dr., Edison, NJ 08818
1588433234 $17.99 1-800-255-0343
Costa Rica Alive! is a comprehensive guide which is a jam-packed take-along tote and providing
virtually everything the destination-oriented reader needs to plan a trip to Costa Rica, from the
natural settings which lure first time visitors to the basics of choosing an appropriate outdoor
experience. Add some color photos and maps throughout and you have a truly "user friendly"
travel guide which is a 'must' for those who would travel to Costa Rica.
Through The French Canals
Philip Bristow & David Jefferson
Sheridan House Inc.
145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
1574091670 $24.95 sheridanhouse.com
Now in its tenth edition which is revised by David Jefferson, Through The French Canals by Philip
Bristow deftly describes and accessibly illustrates 39 scenic routes through waterways ranging
from the English Channel to the Mediterranean. Weather information, Hatles and ports de
plaisance, waterway signals, recommend-ations for suitable boats, information on locks, the cost
of living, cruiser hire, even French vocabularies and conversion tables, fill the pages of this
informative and thoroughly "user friendly" guide for vacationers and boaters looking to enjoy a
grand ride along the inland waterways of France.
Drive-About
Jeff Green
Curly Books
527 Bayview Ave., Millbrae, CA 94030
0972577858 $13.95 curlybooks.com
Drive-About is an attention engaging travelogue by Jeff Green of a road trip he took that
introduced him to the sights, wonders, and cultures of New Zealand and Australia. From "crazy
kiwis"; to lush rainforests; to meeting Aboriginals and sampling their "witchetty grub" (the larval
stage of a large moth) as a snack, Drive-About is colorful, adventurous, exotic, which is especially
recommended for armchair travelers -- and would well serve as a trip-planning template for
anyone contemplating vacations in Australia or New Zealand.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
AIDS Sourcebook
Dawn Matthews, Editor
Omnigraphics
615 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226
078080631X $78.00 1-800-234-1340
This third edition of an important benchmark reference which provides the latest research on
AIDS from its origins and its spread, to modern treatment options and alternative possibilities for
controlling AIDS. New research, strategies, and approaches range from issues of nutrition and
control to preventative medicine. A 'must' for libraries seeking to keep their collections
current.
Outwitting Osteoporosis
Ronda Gate & Beverly Whipple
Beyond Words
20827 NW Cornell Road, #500, Hillsboro, OR 97124
1582700990 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Younger women's lifestyles and habits can affect the bones they will have in the future: that's the
message of Outwitting Osteoporosis, a book which reveals the latest information on osteoporosis
and how it effects both men and women. From uncontrollable and controllable risk factors to
advice on what to do for aging bones, Outwitting Osteoporosis urges early prevention and
understanding of the factors influencing the disease's spread.
Work It Out
MaDonna Grimes & Jim Rosenthal
Avery/Penguin Putnam Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
1583331492 $16.95 www.penguin.com
MaDonna Grimes is a world-renowned dancer, hip-hop instructor, the winner of Miss Fitness
America and Miss Fitness International, and the owner of two successful dance/fitness studies. In
Work It Out: The Black Woman's Guide To Getting The Body You Always Wanted, Grimes
draws upon her considerable expertise and expertise to create an exercise and fitness guide
written (with the assistance of Jim Rosenthal) especially for African-American women. MaDonna
Grimes presents workouts that burn fat, methods to train one's strength and flexibility, enhanced
with success stories, nutrition guidelines, and more. Black-and-white photographs showcase
Grimes' upbeat, easy-to-follow, and confidently recommended plan for improved personal health
and physical fitness.
Getting Back In Shape
Deborah Mackin
DK Publishing
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0789493063 $15.00 www.amazon.com
The step-by-step fitness routines in Deborah Mackin's Getting Back In Shape aren't your usual
generalities -- they are specific to women who have just had a baby, and offer five-minute
workouts to allow busy moms to target specific body areas. Plenty of step-by-step color photos
accompany easy instructions on how to get back into shape.
HeartSmart Nutrition
Ramona Josephson, RDN
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
c/o Douglas & McIntyre
2323 Quebec Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 4S7
1550545523 $14.95 douglas-mcintyre.com
Now in a newly revised and updated edition, HeartSmart Nutrition: Shopping On The Run by
nutrition expert and counselor Ramona Josephson is a handy food shopping and preparation guide
which is endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and written especially for
people who are concerned about healthy eating yet are scarce on time for food preparation. From
learning how to speak "label-ese"; to managing personal weight for life; to using a HealthCheck
system to quickly and easily make healthy choices, HeartSmart Nutrition is an easy-to-follow,
first-rate resource which is especially recommended for non-specialist general readers wanting to
shop and eat sensibly for better personal health and fitness.
Cholesterol Control Without Diet!
William B. Parsons Jr., MD
Lilac Press
PO Box 1356, Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1356
0966256875 $14.95 cholesterolnodiet.com
Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, Cholesterol Control Without Diet! by Dr. William
B. Parsons Jr. is a straightforward guide to using the drug niacin (with proper medical
supervision), in order to keep personal cholesterol levels under control for better overall health.
Written for non-specialist general readers and doctors alike, Cholesterol Control Without Diet!
closely examines flaws in the 2001 Cholesterol Guidelines; the differences between plain and
time-release niacin; how to manage side effects for niacin; other cholesterol control drugs, and
much, much more. Enthusiastically recommended for health-conscious readers everywhere,
especially since the updated version is packed with the latest findings, Cholesterol Control
Without Diet! is confidently recommended reading for anyone who must deal with elevated
cholesterol levels.
Can We Live 150 Years?
Mikhail Tombak, Ph.D.
New Wave Internet Services, Inc.
1733 H Street, Suite 330, PMB 860, Blaine, WA 98230-5106
www.starthealthylife.com
0972732802 $16.95 1-888-575-3173
Capably translated into English by Jan Madejski, Can We Live 150 Years?: Your Body
Maintenance Handbook by Mikhail Tombak (Center for Health Sciences, Moscow) is a
straightforward, "reader friendly" guide to adopting healthy practices in order to extend one's life
span. From delaying the aging process; to illness prevention tips; to proper breathing, diet, and
exercise; to keep in optimum condition; to keeping toxins out of one's intestines, kidneys, liver,
and blood, Can We Live 150 Years? is an enthusiastically recommended supplement to Health &
Medicine reference collections as well as Self-Improvement reading list.
The Training Fan
Andrea Barash
Benefit Health Media
521 East 14th Street, #2G, NY, NY 10009
www.trainingfan.com
0971245606 $24.95 1-866-550-6666
The winner of the Writer's Digest's 10th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards in the
"Reference Category", The Training Fan is a very clever, quite compact training guide composed
of 96 pages of bookmark-size strips bound in such a manner as to easily spread out like a fan.
Exercises are organized by color-coded muscle groups and include anatomical illustrations,
explanations of muscle mechanics, guidelines for strength and cardiovascular training, feature an
erasable training log, and is enhanced with three complete workouts, using body weight, machines
and dumbbells or resistance bands. Unique, "user friendly", highly portable, The Training Fan is a
welcome and highly recommended addition to any personal exercise and physical health reference
collection.
Win In The Second Half
Sheldon S. Zinberg, M.D.
Saddleback Publishing, Inc.
Three Watson, Irvine, CA 92618-2767
www.wininthesecondhalf.com
1562540742 $19.95 1-888-765-2225
Written by an experienced medical doctor, Win In The Second Half: A Guide To Better Aging
And Fitness For Men And Women is a solid, "reader friendly" instructional guide specifically
designed for older men and women who seek to improving fitness in their advancing years. From
keeping one's thinking skill sharp; to preventing or coping with the rigors of diabetes and
osteoporosis; to maintaining proper nutrition; to engaging in strength training, stretching, and
sexual activity, and much, much more, Win In The Second Half covers a wide and diverse range
of critically important and life-extending topics. Win In The Second Half is an ideal informational
resource and a welcome addition to personal reading lists and professional Geriatric Health library
reference collections.
Improving Healthcare With Control Charts
Raymond G. Carey, Ph.D.
ASQ Quality Press
Box 3005, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
0873895622 $44.00 www.asq.org
Improving Healthcare With Control Charts: Basic And Advanced SPC Methods And Case
Studies by healthcare statistical process control and research expert Raymond G. Carey is an
informed and informative study of how statistical process control methodology, or SPC, can help
improve the overall quality of healthcare in both short and long-term projections. Extensive
statistical research and detail form the core of this learned and scholarly presentation, written with
a keen-eye toward practical, real-life situations. Improving Healthcare With Control Charts is
confidently recommended to the attention of anyone charged with the responsibility of collecting
and assessing healthcare data.
The Library Video/DVD Shelf
The Sherlock Holmes Feature Film Collection
Granada Media
c/o MPI Media Group
16101 S. 108th Ave Orland Park IL 60467
www.mpihomevideo.com
0788604600 $59.98 1-800-777-2223
The Sherlock Holmes Feature Film Collection is a magnificent DVD presentation of five classic
Sherlock Holmes movies which starred Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke. "The Hound of the
Baskervilles"; "The Last Vampyre"; "The Sign of Four"; "The Eligible Bachelor"; and "The
Master Blackmailer". All of these outstanding episodes were filmed on location in London, and
are solidly faithful to the original works of detective fiction by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Digitally
restored for this impressive compilation, The Sherlock Holmes Feature Film Collection is a
cornerstone contribution to every Sherlock Holmes enthusiast's personal DVD shelf, and will
prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library DVD collections. (5 discs, 7
hours 30 minutes)
Studio One: The Crown Gem Of Television's Golden Age
Video Service Corporation
411 Video Information (publicity)
481 University Avenue, No. 705, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2E9
VSC 1358 $14.98 videoservicecorp.com
Studio One: The Crown Gem Of Television's Golden Age offers two dramatic classic television
shows from the fifties, "The Laughmaker" starring Jackie Gleason and Art Carney in an askew
portrayal of the camera life of a TV funnyman, and "The Square Peg" in which a youthful Orson
Bean plays the role of a psychologist hired by a mob boss seeking to motivate and get a reaction
out of his crew. These grand shows are restored from kinescopes, complete with their original
commercials; extras include a documentary short on the history of Studio One itself and brief
biographies of the featured stars. Also highly recommended entries in the "Westing House
Presents Studio One" collection in a vidotape format are: The Defender (VSC 1359, $14.98)
starring Ralph Bellamy, Steve McQueen, and William Shatner, and Sentence Of Death (VSC
1355, $14.98) starring James Dean, Gene Lyons, and Betsy Palmer (and with a bonus feature
"The Night American Trembled" starring Warren Beatty and Warren Oates).
Picasso Trigger
Malibu Bay Films
Ventura Distribution
c/o 411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
1132-7 $17.96 www.411videoinfo.com
This DVD edition of Picasso Trigger: Code Name For A Killer is a "director's cut",
action-adventure film which replete with gorgeous women, strong and virile men, and desperate
shootouts over schemes of murder and wealth. From toy planes that dive-bomb, to crutches with
rockets, to exploding boomerangs, Picasso Trigger: Code Name For A Killer is an avid, non-stop
story of exaggeratedly enthusiastic gadgets, battles, and excitement-strewn scenarios. Also very
highly recommended for personal and community library DVD film collections is another in "The
Andy Sidaris Collection", Hard Ticket To Hawaii (1131-7, $17.96).
Country Teachers
Knight Mediacom International
97 Sparkill Avenue, Tappan, NY 10983
Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
7682906242 $TBA rockpaperscissors.biz
Winner of ten International Film Festival Awards, Country Teachers is a DVD which looks into
the life of a young woman who, seeking a better life in rural Mainland China, must strive to
become a Certified Teacher, in the hope of applying education to remedy the problems caused by
poverty for h
