Equal Or Greater Force
Kit Cessna
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Cir., Boulder, CO 80301
1420809687 $15.00 paladin-press.com
Equal Or Greater Force: A Delta Force Veteran Teaches You How To Survive Crime, Terrorism, Natural Disasters, And Other Calamities by Kit Cessna is a complete and "user friendly" guide to surviving such commonly encountered threats as crime, terrorism, natural disasters, and man-made catastrophes. Deftly guiding readers through a series of diverse personal survival scenarios, Equal Or Greater Force offers expert commentary and advice as to which weapon to use for a particular confrontation, dealing with the emotional and legal aftermath of an attack or a natural disaster, how to prepare oneself for a mental toughness in any adverse situation, controlling fear, and so much more. A Delta Force veteran, Kit Cessna's Equal Or Greater Force is a "must-read" for anyone concerned with self-defence and survival in a hostile situation be it natural or human in origin.
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
www.newworldlibrary.com
Readers interested in psychic communication with animals must look at Amelia Kinkade's The Language Of Miracles: A Celebrated Psychic Teaches You To Talk To Animals (1577315103, $15.95). Quantum physics, new age beliefs and animal consciousness merge in a treatment which is neither wholly hard science nor wholly new age, discussing both the psychic abilities of author Amelia Kinkade and the latest research on interspecies communication. Included are the tools needed to improve your own animal communication abilities. Alan Clements' Instinct For Freedom: A Maverick's Guide To Spiritual Revolution (1577315391, $14.95) comes from the first American to become a Buddhist monk in Burma. His transition from a troubled young man seeking meaning to a fifty-year-old with a commitment to freedom provides insights into spiritual activism, detailing the foundations of courage and belief which move beyond your typical account of spiritual journeys. Anne Firth Murray's Paradigm Found: Leading And Managing For Positive Change (1577315332, $14.95) tells of the birth of the Global Fund for Women, an organization which places funding directly in the hands of the recipients, who decide how best to use it. Her guidelines for women's efforts to change and better their lives and how best to effect a movement make for a blend of business book, women's issues survey, and spiritual guide to living a better life.
Teach Yourself Visually Scrapbooking
Rebecca Lundens & Jennifer Schmidt
John Wiley & Sons
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
0764599453 $24.99 www.wiley.com
A scrapbook is an album of diverse photos, family documents, special papers or clippings, and other kinds of mementos with special meaning for the scrapbook maker. Knowledgeably co-authored by scrapbooking experts Rebecca Ludens and Jennifer Schmidt, Teach Yourself Visually Scrapbooking is an innovative, informative, and thoroughly "user friendly", how-to guide to the decorative art and pastime of making a customized scrapbook. Presenting a thoroughly entertaining and instructive compendium of usable information, Teach Yourself Visually Scrapbooking informs the aspiring scrapbooker how to go about a desired scrapbooking project with each technique or skill authoritatively detailed through step-by-step instructions, along with in-depth tips throughout, and profusely illustrated with insightful pictures, diagrams, colored photos, and so much more. An ideal introduction to scrapbooking for the novice and with much of value for even the more experienced scrapbook enthusiast, Teach Yourself Visually Scrapbooking is very strongly recommended an invaluable aide and informational resource.
Idiot's Guides/Penguin Group
375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014
www.idiotsguides.com
Like K.I.S.S. ('keep it simple, stupid'), Idiot's Guides are meant to be inviting introductions to a wide range of topics for those who are often dismayed by too much information packed into weighty volumes. There are plenty of books out on home ownership, for example; but Shelley O'Hara and Nancy D. Lewis' Buying & Selling A Home, 5th Edition (159257-4580, $19.95) is an exceptionally clear guide to buying not just any home, but the home of your dreams. From condos, co-ops or older houses to researching neighborhood qualities and looking at repairs, buyers and sellers alike receive clear direction here. Steven Greenberg's Digital Photography Like A Pro, 4th Edition (15-92574343, $19.95) provides all the basics on how to switch to a digital camera and get great shots; from tips on easy techniques to directions on digital camera 'extras' and how to manage them. The second edition of Barbara Breiter and Gail Diven's Knitting And Crocheting (1592570-895, $16.95) provides a simple course replete with goof-proof instructions and tips on correcting common knitting and crocheting problems. Patterns included make it easy to follow along with projects as a gauge. The second edition of Frederick Noad's Playing The Guitar (0028642449, $21.95) comes complete with a audio cd with 83 tracks and over a hundred practice pieces, pairing verbal direction and listening examples with page references for each piece. This multimedia approach is a vast improvement over book-alone guides, reinforcing directions on how to read notes and chords and how to learn a range of guitar techniques. Brad Hill's second edition of Playing Piano (0028641558, $18.95), doesn't hold the cd: what it does feature is a basic introduction to both music notation and using a piano, updated with new music exercises and tips for good, effective practice sessions. Hill is a piano performer and teacher: his tips also include the basics of locating an appropriate teacher and caring for a piano. The second edition of Howard Cannon's Starting A Restaurant (159257465, $19.95) offers all the introductory basics, from creating a business plan tailored for the restaurant environment to understanding current laws, industry requirements, and set-up routines. Excellent guides, all: highly recommended picks!
Landscaping Earth Ponds
Tim Matson
Chelsea Green Publishing
85 North Main Street, Suite 120, White River Junction, VT 05001
1933392029 $30.00 chelseagreen.com
Tim Watson draws upon more than 25 years of experience and expertise building ponds and developing wetlands in Landscaping Earth Ponds: The Complete Guide. Here is a informative, step-by-step, profusely illustrated reference for creating a more lively and beautifying diverse landscapes and home-area garden areas with ponds. Providing "user friendly" information on how ponds work to enhance a landscape, create recreational opportunities, help the environment, and increase property values, Landscaping Earth Ponds offers a complete and readily accessible account of a variety of methods and techniques to employ in the creation of a pond. An important addition to any personal, professional, or community library reference collection, Landscaping Earth Ponds is very strongly recommended for anyone searching for an all-inclusive instructional guide to pond building and encouraging natural beauty through the development of a customized pond appropriate to the rest of the landscaping environment.
Stoeger Publishing
17603 Indian Head Highway, #200, Accokeek, MD 20607-2501
www.stoeger.com
Douglas E. Arnold's High Power Rifle Accuracy Before You Shoot (0883173-212, $24.95) comes from a firearms authority, who provides depth and details on techniques shooters need to know to get the most from a high-power rifle. From loading cartridges and ballistic tables to RPI values and locating the right cartridge for the job, High Power Rifle Accuracy is the manual that should be sold with all such rifles. It's not – so be sure it's in your library. Bryce M. Towsley's Gunsmithing Made Easy (0883172941, $24.95) provides home projects for gun owners who wish to learn basic firearms repair and modification skills. This information assumes a series of step-by-step gunsmithing projects which pair clear color photos with descriptions on how to fine-tune, modify and repair popular brands of firearms. From tools needed to fittings, methods and installation details, any beginner will find gunsmithing easy with this guide in hand. The 97th Edition of Shooter's Bible (088-3173204, $24.95) is also an essential reference, especially for any with more than a casual interest in the topic who actively buys, sells and trades in firearms. It covers new products, specifications, and the latest prices in thousands of firearms and equipment, from scopes and small gauge to varmint guns. All are excellent, basic references gun owners will wish to consider.
Today In History: Disney
Eve Zibart
Emmis Books
1700 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45206
1578602769 $14.95 emmisbooks.com
Today In History: Disney by Eve Zibart is an expansive, year-long compendium of informative "infobits" and trivia of the Walt Disney's elaborate and engaging business empire from its beginnings down to the present day -- all laid out in a kind of "fact for the day" format. For example: March 10th (1938) "The Old Mill" not only continued the studios' nearly unbroken streak of Best Animated Short Subject Oscars but also earned Walt Disney his first scientific and technical Oscar for the development of the multiplane camera. A Famously moody and dramatic film almost nine minutes long, "The Old Mill" depicts a Storm as it threatens a farmyard mill and the animals who make their home inside. Eventually, of course, the storm passes, the sun returns, and all is well. -- Name That 'Toon: Which animated film marked the first time mickey was digitally animated, using the technique developed for the Mickey's Philhar Magic attractions? (it gives the answer) and Disney Quiz: What is the former First Lady Nancy Reagan's surprising connection to the Disney movie "Aladdin?" -- the answer is provided). Compiling a wealth of fun knowledge and trivia quizzes on the history of the Disney theme parks, movies, television programs, technical accomplishments, memorable characters, the Mickey Mouse Club, and so much more, Today In History: Disney offers creative calendar of fun facts throughout the yearly on a "one-a-day" setup. The result is an all-inclusive and eclectic guide through Disney history. Today In History: Disney is enthusiastically recommended for all Disney fans.
Hunting The American Werewolf
Linda S. Godfrey
Trails Books
923 Williamson St., Madison, WI 53703
1931599661 $18.95 www.trailsbooks.com
Hunting The American Werewolf by Linda S. Godfrey is a documented study of the legendary animal known popularly as the werewolf. Offering readers an in-depth investigation to verified sightings (particularly throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan), Hunting The American Werewolf deftly compiles the accounts and sightings of numerous individuals, and details specific findings concerning lycanthropes in American myth and folklore. Hunting The American Werewolf is very highly recommended reading.
Cave Exploring
Paul Burger
Falcon Press/Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
www.globepequot.com
0762725605 $15.95 1-800-582-2665
Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide To Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, And Trip Leadership is an in-depth, how- to guide to the fantastic activity of caving - traveling underground to discover such natural wonders as gypsum flowers, cave crickets, stalactites made of ice, and much more. Veteran caver Paul Burger discusses in-depth the techniques to safely climb, crawl, and swim, as well as how to tread softly and leave no harmful evidence of one's presence, whether horizontal caving, vertical caving, wet caving, or cave camping. Cave Exploring also covers how to choose the proper gear for a caving expedition, how to avoid common hazards, how to navigate underground, how to connect with experienced cavers in an activity for which the buddy system is valuable, and much more. Black-and-white photographs and diagrams illustrate this no-nonsense, how-to guide written in plain terms for novice and veteran cavers alike. A "must-read" for anyone involved in or considering the joys of caving.
The Picshuas Of H.G. Wells
Gene K. Rinkel & Margaret E. Rinkel
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820
www.press.uillinois.edu
0252030451 $60.00 1-800-545-4703
The Picshuas Of H.G. Wells: A Burlesque Diary is a collection of simple, black-and-white sketches and cartoons by literary legend H.G. Wells (1866-1946), best known for his classics such as "War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine". The drawings, which Wells himself called "picshuas", evoke wit, whimsy, and the glimmering of ideas; they are accompanied by extensive contextual discussion, which forms the meat of The Picshuas Of H.G. Wells. A timeline and index round out this "must-have" addition to library shelves and the bookshelves of fans of Wells' enduring literature.
The Forager's Harvest
Samuel Thayer
Forager's Harvest Press
W5066 State Hwy 86, Ogema, WI 54459
0976626608 $22.95 .foragersharvest.com
Based upon first-hand experience - the author has personally eaten every plant covered at least fifty times - The Forager's Harvest: A Guide To Identifying, Harvesting, And Preparing Edible Wild Plants is a no-nonsense guide to making a meal of wild plants. More than 200 full-color photographs and a step-by-step tutorial aid in identifying edible plants and distinguishing them from their not-so-digestible contemporaries, while the text walks novice foragers through how to effectively and safely harvest wild plants. A foraging calendar displays the best times to gather wild foods, and the preparation instructions are completely straightforward, including such techniques as freezing, canning, drying and cold storage. Printed on quality paper stock, The Forager's Harvest is a trade paperback yet modest and sturdy enough to carry outdoors while looking for a locally growing dinner. Highly recommended for anyone interested in an edible adventure outside of the modern-day supermarket.
The World History Shelf
Sunspots And The Sun King
Ellen M. McClure
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820
www.press.uillinois.edu
0252030567 $50.00 1-800-545-4703
Ellen M. McClure (Associate Prof. of French, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago) presents Sunspots And The Sun King: Sovereignty And Mediation In Seventeenth-Century France, a scholarly examination of King Louis XIV's attempts to legitimize his reign in France during the sixteenth century. From a close reading of texts devoted to the definition of sovereignty, to a meticulous study of Louis XIV's memoirs, to an analysis of the diplomats, ambassadors, and mediators who communicated the king's authority, Sunspots And The Sun King leaves no stone unturned in its search to delineate the monarchial philosophies and justifications of the nation and era. Especial scrutiny is devoted to the inherent contradictions of the logical and mystical aspects of the concept of "divine right monarchy". Written for advanced students and scholars of history and philosophy, Sunspots And The Sun King is especially recommended for college and university library collections.
Religious Rivalries
Leif E. Vaage, editor
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University,
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5
0889204497 $85.00 wlupress.wlu.ca
Religious Rivalries In The Early Roman Empire And The Rise Of Christianity is a unique analysis of the diverging destinies of Christianity, Judaism, and other ancient religious groups as an issue of social rivalry. Divided into three main sections, Religious Rivalries scrutinizes whether "rivalry" is an adequate category to contain, compare, and contrast various issues concerning the social "success" of different religious groups; an in-depth discussion of whether the modern category of "mission" sufficiently captures the process by which faiths spread and maintain their identity; and the so-called "rise of Christianity", particularly in direct response to a book of the same title by Rodney Stark. Did any of these groups envision their own success directly at the expense and elimination of other faiths? What habits or practices of Christianity made it well-disposed toward success in the Roman Empire? New Testament literature teacher Leif E. Vaage explores these and other questions at length, in this fascinating scholarly text.
Spree
Pamela Klaffke
Arsenal Pulp Press
1014 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 2W9
1551521431 $17.95 arsenalpulp.com
Journalist, culture columnist, and avid shopper Pamela Klaffke presents Spree: A Cultural History Of Shopping, which covers the ritual of purchasing and its evolution from "need" to "want" to "sport". Spree covers how inventions in modern history have transformed the shopping experience, from cash registers and shopping carts to the online shopping revolution; Spree also examines cultural differences in shopping around the world, from American malls to Parisian arcades. Black-and-white photographs, sidebar anecdotes, and a wealth of research presented in a cheerful narrative style make Spree more fun to read than an trip to the mall - also more educational and very likely less costly!
The Vikings
R. Chartrand, et. al.
Osprey Publishing
443 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
1846030870 $24.95 ospreypublishing.com
The Vikings have long been portrayed as ruthless barbarians who pillaged and sacked – and little more about them is usually revealed. To gain this depth, consult The Vikings: Voyagers Of Discovery And Plunder. Here are detailed surveys of their seafaring exploits, their history, and all that's known about major figures in Viking lore. From Viking ships to how they raided around the world and established world empires, The Vikings: Voyagers Of Discovery And Plunder is a college-level recommendation not to be missed by any studying the topic.
Easter 1916
Charles Townshend
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60622
156663704X $28.95 www.ivanrdee.com
Easter 1916: The Irish Rebellion is essential for any who would understand the history of Ireland: it changed millions of lives forever and this new coverage traces these changes, re-creating the social and political scene of the times. From the roots of Irish insurgents who occupied Dublin as the British waged war on them to leaders who made a difference, Easter 1916 summarizes some forty years of scholarship on the topic, adding its own dramatic flair and insights – and even the Bureau of Military History records which contains testimony from survivors. A quite vivid re-enactment of events results.
Food In The Ancient World
Joan P. Alcock
Greenwood Publishing
PO Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007
0313330034 $49.95 www.greenwood.com
College-level collections with strong holdings in either ancient history or culinary history will want to take a close look at Food In The Ancient World, part of Greenwood's 'Food Through History' series: it follows culinary explorations through four great ancient civilizations – Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Celtic – and uses the writings of classical ancient authors along with archaeological findings to follow the lives of ancient civilizations through agricultural and culinary habits. Discussions of available ingredients, different foods by civilization, food preparation and serving habits, and more reveals social, religious and culinary trends alike.
Duckworth/IPM
22841 Quicksilver Dr., Dulles, VA 20166
www.ducknet.co.uk 1-800-758-3756
Two volumes in Duckworth's Egyptology series, both by expert scholars of Egyptian history and culture, hold to the publisher's high standards of academic research and intellectual writing. The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (0715634356, $31.00) by Wolfram Grajetzki explores the era of the Middle Kingdom (2000-1700 BC), including its art, history, literature, the political achievements of the powerful Twelfth Dynasty, and the evidence modern archaeology has revealed about the culture, history, and society of provincial Egypt. A detailed and scholarly textual analysis that paints a vivid picture of a noble nation-state's vibrant past. Robyn Gilliam's Performance and Drama In Ancient Egypt (0715634046, $31.00) closely studies archaeological and textual materials that survive as evidence for performance-based activity in Egypt, from the beginning of the historic period until the later Roman Empire. Examining texts, visual art, architecture, and material culture, Performance and Drama in Ancient Egypt scrutinizes common issues and disputes raised about ancient Egyptian dramatic arts, and seeks to open a dialogue concerning everything from public theater to religious rituals to funeral rites. A handful of black-and-white photographs and diagrams, a bibliography, and an index round out both of scholarly titles, highly recommended for college libraries as well as students and professors of Egyptology and archaeology.
A History Of The Crusades
Harry W. Hazard & Norman P. Zacour
Kenneth M. Setton, general editor
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress
0299107442 $39.95 1-800-621-2736
A History of the Crusades, Volume Six: The Impact of the Crusades On Europe is the latest in a series of anthologies collecting essays by expert historians chronicling and analyzing aspects of the Crusades and their repercussions on world history. Volume Six includes such essays as "Crusade Propaganda" by Norman Daniel, "Financing the Crusades" by Fred A. Cazel, Jr., "The Ottoman Turks and the Crusades 1451-1522" by Halil Inalcik, and many more. Each essay is thoroughly researched, with extensive notes, and the select bibliography alone take up approximately 130 pages. An index allows for quick reference in this compilation intended for serious-minded scholars, and a handful of black-and-white photographs nicely illustrate the essay "Crusader Coinage with Greek or Latin Inscription" by John Porteous. A "must-have" for college and graduate school libraries, as are the first five volumes of this esteemed series.
The Computer Shelf
Text Mining Application Programming
Manu Konchady
Charles River Media
25 Thomson Place, Boston MA 02210
1584504609 $59.95 charlesriver.com
Software developers learn how to mine information on the Web and turn it into valuable data; but developers need to understand how data mining works. For a programmer's application-oriented review, Text Mining Application Programming is the item of choice: it reviews text data, how it's found, and how search engines locate and gather it. Next, it teaches how to build spiders to crawl the Web, how to use the information, and how to monitoring it. Perl developers will find its Perl-based code useful, but it's not necessary to know Perl to run the software herein. An excellent guide to mining the Net.
Jennifer Alspach, Shari Nakno and Steve Samson's Adobe Creative Suite 2 Workflow (0596102364, $49.95) is no light manual on CS2: it's for the active user who suspects there are more functions and features than meets the eye. From tips on how to use CS2 more effectively to determining which applications fit specific tasks and how to handle illustrator techniques, one big advantage here is a powerful visual approach which packs color screen shots, diagrams, and examples on each page. It's one of the best, more comprehensive CS2 workbooks on the market today and lends particularly well to seasoned users who wish to get more from the program. Matthias Kalle Dalheimer and Matt Welsh's Running Linux, 5th Edition (0596007604, $49.95) is no light user's guide: it's been completely revised and revamped to update advanced user's topics from setting up communications on the network to encrypting email and files and handling remote logins. Problems, solutions, and server and desktop environments alike are handled in chapters which lend to quick reference as well as browsing. Matt Neuburg's Applescript: The Definitive Guide (0596102119, $39.99) appears in its second updated edition for Mac users who seek more from their machines. This edition has been completely revised to include OX X 10.4 and Applescript 1.10, and provides both a basic introduction and a set of details on building applications and handling possible problems.
No Starch Press
555 DeHaro #250, San Francisco CA 94107
1593270763 $29.95 www.nostarch.com
If you're frustrated with Windows XP, turn to John Ross' It's Never Done That Before! (1593271395, $29.95) before calling in the techs. Chapters offer plenty of troubleshooting techniques and tips for resolving common XP programs and many an obscure detail as well. From using XP's built-in troubleshooting tools to handling problems with device drivers and even registry issues and viruses, reach for this before the telephone when troubleshooting: it'll save you a bundle. Wallace Wang's Steal This Computer 4.0: What They Won't Tell You About The Internet (1593271050, $29.95) offers a completely revised fourth edition of a non- technical book showing what hackers do, why, and how users can protect themselves. Embedded in these tips are insights on how to avoid scams and problems, while a companion cd comes packed with hacking and security-related programs like keyloggers, spyware stoppers and spam filters. If you've used the computer, you need to know about common tricks and traps – and Steal This Computer's latest edition covers them all.
Cisco Press
800 East 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240
www.ciscopress.com
The updated third edition of the Cisco Press edition of CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide (1587201526 $59.95) is a 'must' study guide for any interested in the exam. Network security consultant Michael Gibbs shares preparation tips and test-taking tips and points out common areas of weakness and places where refresher information comes in handy. The companion cd-rom offers a testing engine for either individual topic areas or the overall, timed exams and allows readers to self-test their knowledge, while chapters survey VPS remote configuration, Cisco access control servers, and more. A top pick students will appreciate. H. David Castaneda's The Business Case For Enterprise-Class Wireless LANS (1587201259, $45.00) tells how to evaluate the business rationale behind WLANs, how to develop a plan to operate one, and how to understand its technical and management issues. From overcoming security threats to reading case histories of other deployments and applying success secrets, The Business Case For Enterprise-Class Wirless LANS is an excellent survey for managers and developers alike.
Prentice Hall/PTR
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.prenhallprofessiona.com/perens
Two outstanding Linux guides add to the references available on using Linux to best advantage. Jeff Dike's User Mode Linux (0131865056, $54.99) tells how to master User Mode Linux, using it to create virtual Linux machines within a Linux system. Use these to safely test and debug applications and networks: chapters cover all the key applications, booting options, implementation routines and more, and will reach both administrators and students alike with tricks and hints. Alfredo Mendoza, Chakarat Skawratanananond, and Artis Walker's Unix To Linux Porting; A Comprehensive Reference (0131871099, $64.99) provides a weighty but comprehensive guide to Linux systems and environments, revealing variables, platform differences and similarities, and porting projects alike. From surveys of typical porting tasks and assessing project work to understanding Linux offerings in both system and tool features, Unix To Linux Porting; A Comprehensive Reference packs in key, essential tools no designer should be without.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
1-2-3 Diabetes Diet
Robert J. Buynak
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
1580402437 $14.95 www.diabetes.org
1-2-3 Diabetes Diet: A Step-By-Step Approach To Weight Loss Without Gimmicks Or Risks by Robert J. Buynak is a complete introduction and methodical approach to the role of proper nutrition in treatment and controlling diabetes. Ably guiding readers through simple, "user-friendly ideas for proper dietary assessment, 1-2-3 Diabetes Diet offers reliable, "user friendly" guidance in such issues as properly navigating the grocery store, "survival" when eating out, enduring social pressures to go off a diabetic oriented diet, and trusting yourself to make healthy eating choices when dealing with diabetes. A critically important addition to any diabetes reference collection and reading list, 1-2-3 Diabetes Diet is very highly recommended as a knowledgeable and concise presentation of effective dietary tactics and nutritional strategies related to the condition of diabetes.
Complete Guide To Colorectal Cancer
American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-4251
0944235557 $19.95 www.cancer.org
Whether you're at risk or facing a colorectal cancer diagnosis, Complete Guide To Colorectal Cancer cover it all, from symptoms and treatments to likely challenges and practical advice. Other books cover such cancer under general cancer chapters: the unique aspects of this type of cancer have long made it deserving of a book of its own, and the sheer size of this coverage – some 400 pages – attests to the wealth of information specific to the condition. The Complete Guide To Colorectal Cancer should be on the health and medicine reference shelves every public library in every community.
Facial Reflexology
Marie-France Muller, MD, ND, Ph.D.
Healing Arts Press/Inner Traditions
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
1594770131 $18.95 InnerTraditons.com
The main objective of the Vietnamese facial acupressure system reflexology is to prevent health problems and relieve existing troubles before they are chronic: that said, Facial Reflexology introduces the concepts and methods of the healing method to English speakers for the first time, offering some thirteen summary diagrams locating numbered facial points and their reflex zones for the whole body. This isn't just an overview, though: chapters then offer detailed step-by-step applications for over two hundred common problems from insomnia to ulcers and back pain, pairing therapeutic direction with diagrams of zones. It's a fine beginning point for any who would learn facial reflexology and apply it to alternative healing paths.
Days Of Goodbyes
Ragnhild Munck
Pine Needles Publications
30 Amberwood Pkwy, Ashland, OH 44805
0977308138 $14.00 daysofgoodbyes.com
Days Of Goodbyes: A Mother's Tribute To A Daughter Tortured by Ragnhild Munck is the personal and candid story of one woman's life and struggle with the terrors of breast cancer. Intimately following Maria through the whole of her amazing life, Days Of Goodbyes captivates readers with an engaging collection of photographs and the tragic tale of a beautiful life ended in so short time by a brutal disease. Days Of Goodbyes is very strongly recommended as an invaluable story of a young woman's committed struggle for life and will prove welcome and beneficial reading for anyone in search of an example of the personal and familial tragedy involved in breast cancer and the continuing necessity for well funded cancer research and treatment.
Racing To A Cure
Neil Ruzic
University of Illinois Press
1325 S. Oak Street, Champaing, IL 61820
0252073576 $19.95 press.uillinois.edu
Racing To A Cure: A Cancer Victim Refuses Chemotherapy And Finds Tomorrow's Cures In Today's Scientific Laboratories by Neil and David Ruzic is an unusually informative and insightful documentation of the Ruzic's definitive personal study of the complex and lethal disease of cancer. Deftly compiling Neil Ruzic's seminal and ground-breaking studies, Racing To A Cure offers medical students, health care workers, cancer patients, and non-specialist general readers a complete understanding of alternative therapies used to extend his life as a cancer patient, ranging from state-of-the-art molecularly based technologies, to debunking widespread cancer myths. Racing To A Cure is very strongly recommended for all readers searching for an expert and "read friendly" contribution to understanding the nature of cancer and are seeking an effective alternative to treatment by chemotherapy.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Weiser Concise Guide To Alchemy
Brian Cotnoir & James Wasserman
Red Wheel/Weiser
368 Congress St, 4th fl, Boston MA 02210
www.redwheelweiser.com
1578633796 $12.95 1-800-423-7087
Written by Brian Cotnoir (a dedicated alchemist and contributor to "Parachemy: Journal of Hermetic Arts and Sciences") and expertly edited by James Wasserman, The Weiser Concise Guide To Alchemy, a straightforward compression of thirty years' experience, research and study into a concise introduction to the craft. Chapters discuss the theory and practice of alchemy, including herbal work, mineral work, purification of slats, aspects of cosmology, time, and microcosm in alchemical theory, and much more. A handful of black-and-white illustrations and diagrams clarify salient points raised by the easy-to-follow text. Highly recommended for anyone curious about the metaphysical practice and art of alchemy, or needing a quick refresher course in its basics.
Astrology For Yourself
Douglas Bloch & Demetra George
Ibis Press
Red Wheel/Weiser, dist.
PO Box 1126, Berwick, MA 03901
0892541229 $19.95 redwheelweiser.com
Knowledgeably co-authored by astrology experts Douglas Bloch and Demetra George, Astrology For Yourself: How To Understand And Interpret Your Own Birth Chart is a basic introduction to understanding and interpreting a birth chart by applying the principles and metaphysical science of astrology. Authoritatively carrying readers through the interpretive perceptions involved in using astrology with birth charts, Astrology For Yourself provides a basic comprehension of talents, abilities, strengths, and how to express such attributes in life; offers an overall understanding of one's life meaning and purpose; reveals insights into life's challenges and how to transform them into opportunities; enables a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of a variety of important dimensions of particulars in life such as career and vocational needs, relationship needs, health, finances, and so much more. A welcome addition to personal Metaphysical Studies collections, Astrology For Yourself is very strongly recommended for all readers searching for a complete, comprehensive and thorough "do-it-yourself" guide their astrological studies with respect to interpreting their own birth chart.
The International Studies Shelf
The Peace Process
Michael R. Fischbach
United States Institute of Peace
1200 17th Street NW, Washington D.C., 20036-3011
1929223803 $14.95 www.usip.org
The Peace Process And The Palestinian Refugee Claims: Addressing Claims For Property Compensation And Restitution by Michael R. Fischbach (Professor of History at Randolph-Macon College) is an informative analytical documentation of the Palestinian compensation and restitution demands upon the Israeli government, as well as U.S. and U.N. perspectives in promoting a permanent regional peace between Palestinians and Israelis. Authoritative, superbly researched, and ably presented, The Peace Process And The Palestinian Refugee Claims offers readers a survey of Palestinian history from 1948 to the territorial negotiations of the last five decades, to contemporary Palestinian claims of today. A seminal contribution to understanding the complex factors involved in the issues, The Peace Process And The Palestinian Refugee Claims is very strongly recommended for the study of the economics, peace efforts, culture clashes, political history, and evolving sociology of the Palestinians and Israelis.
Structures Of Memory
Jennifer A. Jordan
Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
080475277X $24.95 www.sup.org
Structures Of Memory: Understanding Urban Change In Berlin And Beyond by Jennifer A. Jordan (Assistant Professor of Sociology and Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee) offers descriptive analysis of contemporary Berlin in terms of the changes to its urban landscape and efforts at its ceremonial and cultural preservation. Noting historical aspects of the great German city and detailing the history many of its landmark sights (including areas of public ceremonies museums, commemorative monuments, and focal points of historical interest during the era of the "Third Reich"), Structures Of Memory provides readers with a study of preserved structures directly linked with the Nazi party and the underground German resistance to the Nazis, as well as providing engaging insights into enduring Berlin-based memorial sites. As a seminal and scholarly contribution to the fields of German Urban Studies and Contemporary Sociology, Structures Of Memory is very highly recommended reading and a welcome contribution to academic library reference collections.
The Audiobook Shelf
To Hell With All That
Caitlin Flanagan
Highbridge Audio
33 S. 6th St. #CC-2205, Minneapolis, MN 55402
1598870424 $26.95 highbridgeaudio.com
Julia Fletcher's reading adds drama and interest to an already-charged account blending social criticism with humor in To Hell With All That: Loving And Loathing Our Inner Housewife, considering women's concerns from marriage and weddings to housekeeping. The influences which drive women's daily lives and experiences are treated to sometimes-scathing, usually funny reflections in an audio which will intrigue, interest and challenge the thinking of feminists and modern women alike.
Random House Audio
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com/audio
Random House's latest arrivals are top picks for leisure listeners who want solid readers paired with good plots and details. Tami Hoag's Prior Bad Acts (0553712-56X, $29.95), for example, enjoys Erik Bergmann's excellent narrative style as it provides a rich thriller novel revolving around a terrible family murder. Two detectives find themselves hot on the trail of a dangerous suspect when a routine case turns complex and too many suspects evolve from the woodwork. The new Jonathan Kellerman Alex Delaware thriller Gone (0739309773, $26.95) enjoys a vivid reading by John Rubenstein whose Broadway background lends a dramatic aura to the latest story of acting students who vanish on the way home from a rehearsal and are rescued, only to have murder strike. A closed case leads Delaware and his cohort to nearly identical killings in a case which never ends. The nonfiction line is particularly inviting from Random, providing plenty of diverse listens. Cooks will appreciate Julia Child's My Life In France (0739325264, $27.95), collaboratively authored with Alex Prudhomme and read by Flo Galant Greenberg, comes to life to tell, in Julia's own words, of years ears in France and how she fell in love with French food. Her memoir offers insights not only on her life and its twining with the French, but French culture and character alike. Frances Mayes' A Year In The World (073932424, $29.95) is read by the author and provides a lovely survey of travel and the allure of Tuscany's neighbors. Using Tuscany as a bas, Mayes explores Europe, North Africa and the different worlds of offerings of different nations as she surveys each region's art, history, culture and contributions.
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1-800-854-7859 brillianceaudio.com
Brilliance's new arrivals pair strong readers with equally tested authors, promising a range of styles and plots certain to attract a wide audience of audio listeners. Special recommendations among recent arrivals: Eric Jerome Dickey's Chasing Destiny (1423306406, $26.95), with Kimberly JaJuan providing a fine rendition of the story of sexy Billie, a motorcyclist in Los Angeles who finds she's pregnant by a married man and finds her life in a tailspin. Other recommendations: Elizabeth Berg's We Are All Welcome Here (1593557779, $29.95), receiving the author's own passionate voice as it tells of three very different women in 1964 Mississippi who struggle with civil rights and health issues; Lisa Jackson's Shiver (1423315117, $26.95), read by veteran Joyce Bean and covering a twisted psychopath's rampage and a detective's search for justice; Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer's Don't Look Down (159-6008105, $26.95), enjoying a dual narration by Patrick Lawlor and Renee Raudman as it tells of a TV commercial director who finds her action-movie shoot in shambles, and a military consultant to a movie star who finds himself babysitting a comedian and struggling with his attraction to his director; Lisa Tucker's Once Upon A Day (142331056X, $26.95), with Joyce Bean again providing her seasoned voice which enhances the story of a man who raises his kids in complete isolation from the outside world; Ally Carter's I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You (1423311795, $29.95), receiving an excellent, dramatic rendition by Renee Raudman as it tells of an academy for young women which is teaching girls to be dangerous spies; Bob Mitchell's Match Made In Heaven (1423311663, $29.95), with Mel Foster's voice driving the story of an unexpected encounter with God, who sends down eighteen opponents to play against Elliot and teach him a little on life; William Nicholson's Seeker (142331-8374, $24.95), narrated by Michael Page and telling of three different heroes joined by a shared dream on an island inhabited by fighter monks; Nancy Taylor Rosenberg's Sullivan's Evidence (1423307011, $26.95), narrated by Sandra Burr and telling of a serial rapist freed after evidence is discredited and of Carolyn, who is determined to see him behind bars when the killing stars anew; Jim Belushi's Real Men Don't Apologize (1423323653, $24.95), read by the author himself and adding in music by Belushi and the Sacred Hearts, along with more narration by Shannon Floyd, as it tells of the celebrity's take on the school of hard knocks, women, and more; and Alistair Cooke's The American Home Front 1941-42 (142332-1219, $26.95), enjoying John Byrne Cooke's smooth and clear rendition as it provides a first-hand portrait of America during the second world war, synthesizing BBC broadcasts.
Simon & Schuster Audio
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
www.simonsays.com
Masaru Emoto's The Hidden Messages In Water (0743555252, $25.00) receives Victor Slezak's fine voice to enhance and bring to life the evocative story of the nature of water by a Japanese doctor of alternative medicine. Photos are included on the enhanced cd with this unabridged presentation: a lovely touch to a scientific and poetic survey of crystal formation, how they are influenced by thought streams, and how human psyche influences the physical world. Dr. Wayne Dyer's Secrets Of The Universe (0743551974, $19.95) is read introduces listeners to self potential by providing a allegorical program set on Uranus, where neuroses and anxieties serve a purpose they don't on Earth. An intriguing blend of fantasy and self-reflection evolves in a fine survey of life, philosophy and psyche. Both are wonderful self-help listens.
Clipper's audiobook line (distributed by Recorded Books) features solid British authors, narrators, and packaging which lends to durable lending: these new audio cd arrivals are some top picks. David Wolstencroft's Good News Bad News (1419-554019, $119.75) even includes an interview with the author as it receives Gordon Griffin's narrative skill and smooth voice. A government error sends two secret agents to the same cover jobs, each told to keep their identity secret during the investigation. Charlie and George discover the error and decide to run from their seasoned, ordered world. Ann Granger's Candle For A Corpse (1419344471, $119.75) receives Judith Boyd's smooth and dramatic rendition as it tells of a couple leaving on a canal barge trip just as the corpse of a long-missing teen turns up in the local graveyard, prompting cancellation and investigation. Ian M. Banks' The Algebraist (1419353772, $119.75) receives Geoffrey Amis' strong skills in adding flavor to the story of different dwellers in the universe. From a race which lives quickly to a grandiose race with military and religious powers in the universe to the lowly human researcher privileged to work with the Dwellers in his home system Ulubis, mysteries and discoveries abound. Dirk Wittenborgn's Fierce People (141932814X, $119.75) enjoys Scott Shina's warm and passionate recording of the story of one adolescent New Yorker Finn, whose life becomes involved with a wealthy New Jersey community. His life becomes a mystery filled with romance, investigation, and elements of heroism, all amid an urban backdrop. Adele Geras' Hester's Story (1419353896, $119.75) enjoys Maggie Mash's narrative skills and tells of a poor Yorkshire girl turned dancer who flits with a dangerous love affair and a dangerous secret which could destroy her career. Her return to her hometown will bring her life in balance – or ruin it – in this story of a dancer's evolution. Gerald Seymour's The Unknown Soldier (14193-44323, $119.75) comes with Crispin Redman's evocative reading style as it tells of a caravan of fugitives and camels which joins Al Qaeda in the desert for a new strike. Libraries will relish these durable modern classics.
Iliad
Homer
Parmenides Audio
University of Chicago Press, dist.
3753 Howard Hughs Parkway, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89109
1930972083 $42.00 parmenides.com
Ably translated and expertly narrated by Stanley Lombardo, Iliad is a flawlessly recorded, complete and unabridged audio presentation of the timeless and classical Greek tale of the Trojan War ascribed to the blind poet Homer. Enhanced with an introduction read by Susan Sarandon, this audio book edition of the Iliad fully captures the epic nature of this story of an ancient tragedy. A "must" for school and community library audiobook collections, this Parmenides Audio 12 CD, 15 hour edition of the Iliad is enthusiastically recommended for all listeners searching for an engaging, entertaining, and memorable reading of the classic work. Also very highly recommended as translated by Stanley Lombardo and featuring equally insightful synopses from Susan Sarandon, is Homer's Odyssey (1930972067, $42.00, 10 CD, 12.5 hours, unabridged, Parmenides Audio).
Anne Manx On Amazonia
Claudia Christian et al
Radio Repertory
PO Box 8546, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
0977134202 $24.95 www.rrca.com
Featuring more than 20 actors, original sound effects, a full orchestral score, and a total running time of two hours on two CDs, Anne Manx On Amazonia from Radio Repertory Company Of America starring Claudia Christian, Barbara Harris, and Patricia Tallman is an superbly recorded science fiction story involving Anne Manx, a private investigator hired in aide of a clone of Amazonia's queen in an attempt to attain perfection after a previous faulty cloning attempt (cloning being the means by which the succession to the throne of Amazonia is accomplished). As the first and flawed clone was originally disposed of, the newest clone's need for survival brings her to Anne Manx to help in obtaining diamonds stolen from Earth in order to restore the clone to perfection. Anne Manx On Amazonia carries viewers through riveting plot in which the evil Richmond returns to haunt Manx's already impossible life. Anne Manx On Amazonia is very highly recommended and a "must" for science fiction action/adventure fans.
Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy
Michael J. Bradley
Harbor Press
5713 Wollochet Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
0936197587 $29.95 docmikebradley.com
Ably narrated by David Kropp, Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind by Michael J. Bradley is an expansive and informative guide through the process of raising teenagers and the endlessly difficult task all parents face in keeping sane while doing so. Authoritatively carrying listeners through the intricacies and evolution of the adolescent mindset and the modern mentality of teens, Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy offers such chapters as The Adolescent Brain; Peer Influence And Your Child; New-Millennium Parents; Parental Self-Examination; The Ten Commandments of Parenting Your Teen; Drugs (The Do's And Don'ts); Sex And Dating (What You Need To Know); and much more. An expertly recorded, six-disc, 7 hour and 25 minute audiobook, Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy is very strongly recommended for its nicely organized and concisely presented guidance through the teenage psyche and the commonly encountered hardships of teenage life.
And Never Stop Dancing
Gordon Livingston
Listen And Live Audio, Inc.
PO Box 817, Roseland, NJ 07068
159316081X $19.95 listenandlive.com
The 3 CD, 4 hour, complete and unabridged audiobook And Never Stop Dancing: Thirty More True Things You Need To Know Now is written by Gordon Livingston and narrated by Bruce Barker. A sequel to Gordon Livingston's Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart, this new and expansive collection of living wit and wisdom offers listeners a compilation of thirty innovative, experienced-based fundamental attributes of living a successive and productive life. And Never Stop Dancing supplies an informative and occasional inspiring guidance through such commonly encountered issues as the paradox governing life, forgiveness as a gift to self, marriage as the destroyer of many good relationships, seeing oneself through the eyes of others, fear, growth in aging, and so much more. And Never Stop Dancing is very highly recommended, especially for those who have enjoyed and profited by Livingston's Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart.
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
Naxos Audiobooks
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Drive, Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
9626343605 $62.98 1-877-629-6723
Mark Twain's classic southern novel, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, is superbly narrated by Garrick Hagon is the Naxos Audiobooks unabridged edition as part of their "Modern Classics" series. Deftly read and flawlessly recorded for a fully creative and original presentation, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn carries readers through one of America's best loved and most enduring comedies set in the antebellum, slave owning south. Featuring Mark Twain's delightful cast of characters, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is very strongly recommended for personal, school, and community library audiobook collections. (9 CDs, total time: 11:24:04)
Spirits And Their Popular Drinks
Kyle Branche
Cocktail Art Productions
22722 Clarendon Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
www.cocktailhotel.blogspot.com
CD $17.95 1-818-225-8009
Authored and narrated by professional bartender Kyle Brance, Spirits And Their Popular Drinks: Memory Education For Bartenders And The Home Entertainer is an instructional guide to the art of bartending and drink mixing. Featuring the top one-hundred drink recipes made with eight main spirits arranged easy memorization by the bartender and/or home party host, Spirits And Their Popular Drinks offers listeners expert advice on the many variables involved in creating drinks using such vodka, gin, rum, tequila, scotch, brandy, bourbon/whiskey, cognac, and so many more. An ideal, 65 minute CD audiobook guide for all novice and intermediate level drink bartenders, Spirits And Their Popular Drinks is very strongly recommended for anyone searching for an informative and "user friendly" introduction and "how to" guide through the basics of drink mixing and bartending.
Hidden Wisdom
Kenneth Hanson
Real Productions
c/o ExplorationFilms.com
PO Box 1069, Monument, CO 80132
0970742258 $19.95 explorationfilms.com
Hidden Wisdom: The Ancient Meaning Of The Dead Sea Scrolls from the author of the Bible Code, Kenneth Hanson (Professor of Jewish History, University of Central Florida and Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Rollins College, Orlando, Florida) is an informed and informative presentation the history, meaning, and contemporary relevance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Knowledgeably offering listeners a complete and instructive guide through the "hidden wisdom" contained within the scrolls, and how their ancient truths applies to the world of today (including some amazing prophecies), Hidden Wisdom is very highly recommended and worthwhile for students and the general public with an interest in these 2,000 year old texts and their contribution to our understanding of Judaism and Israel in the time of Jesus. A welcome addition to personal, seminary, school, and community library collections, this 4 CD set has a total running time of 3 hours, 58 minutes.
Wisdom Of Our Fathers
Tim Russert
Books On Tape
400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157
1415930600 $72.00 www.library.com
Wisdom Of Our Fathers: Lessons And Letters From Daughters And Sons is both authored and narrated by Tim Russert, with additional reading by Joseph Buttler, Marc Cashman, Susan Denaker, Kathe Mazur, Arthur Morey, and Staci Snell. This 8 CD, 72 minute, complete and unabridged edition is an entertaining and quite thoughtful compendium of sentimental memories and anecdotes showcasing invaluable parental guidance and advice arising from the forgiving and endless love of true fatherhood. Drawing from letters received after publishing his own father's tale, wisdom Of Our Fathers carries listeners through Russert and his contributor's stories of their own father's advice, discipline, honor, strength, and other inspiring memorable times. Also available in an audio cassette edition (1415930600, $54.00), Wisdom Of Our Fathers is very highly recommended as inspirational and heartfelt listening.
Tales From The Old West
Grover Gardner, narrator
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
0786175273 $36.00 blackstoneaudio.com
Dramatically narrated by Grover Gardner, Tales From The Old West features short stories from renowned and enduringly popular western writers Louis L'Amour, Zane Grey, and Max Brand, all of which are flawless and expertly recorded in the studios of Blackstone Audio. Included is the tale of "Canon Walls" from Grey, "Black Sheep" by Brand, and "The Sixth Shotgun" by L'Amour. Tales From The Old West is especially noteworthy for the inclusion of each individual and unabridged story's background. Perfect for western action/adventure buffs as well as for introducing a new generation of listeners to the storytelling skills of three masters of the genre, Tales From The Old West is very highly recommended for personal, school, and community library audiobook collections. (4 CDs, 4 hours 30 minutes)
The Gospel Of Thomas
Elaine Pagels
Sounds True
Post Office Box 8010, Boulder, CO 80306
1591794129 $19.95 www.corbis.com
The audio-book edition of The Gospel Of Thomas: New Perspectives On Jesus' Message as written and read by Elaine Pagels (Professor of Religion, Princeton University, New Jersey) offers an informed and informative perspective with respect to the attributes and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented through the interpretive ideals of Apostle Thomas as revealed in his apocryphal gospel. Deftly covering a vast array of theological inquiries and historical scholarship relevant to the its original rejection from the approved canon of scriptures that were to become the New Testament, The Gospel Of Thomas offers readers an insightful grasp of Thomas' writings including his concept of "the light within us all", the influence of Eastern thought in the teachings of Jesus, who Mary Magdalene was in the Gospel attributed to the apostle Thomas, the gnostic scriptures interpretation, and perspectives into some of the most puzzling Christian koans from both the canonical and gnostic texts. This flawlessly recorded 2 CD audiobook edition of The Gospel Of Thomas includes an 18-page study guide, has a running time of 1 2/4 hours, and is very strongly recommended for anyone with an interest in gnostic literature in general, and the Gospel of Thomas in particular.
The Biography Shelf
The Haiku Apprentice
Abigail Friedman
Stone Bridge Press
PO Box 8208, Berkeley, CA 94707
www.stonebridge.com
193333004X $14.95 1-800-947-7271
The Haiku Apprentice: Memoirs Of Writing Poetry In Japan by Abigail Friedman is not a standard poetry collection, but rather the personal memoir of an American diplomat in Tokyo who discovered that anyone can enjoy the pleasure of writing haikus. Learning to express herself in haiku introduced her to a literary and cultural world in which poetry was more than a vehicle of expression; it was a means by which neighbors and friends could form a connective bond and see the world in a new way. The Haiku Apprentice is a warm and inviting autobiographical story, and also a kind of loose blueprint for forming haiku or other poetry-writing societies in one's own backyard in order to better foster communication, understanding, and a fresh perspective ready to absorb the wonders of life. A unique and thoughtful memoir, The Haiku Apprentice is enthusiastically recommended reading.
Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity is the true-life story of Baruch Spinoza, excommunicated from Amsterdam's Jewish community at the young age of twenty- three, who secularist philosophies would establish his legacy as the most famous heretic in Judaism. Even today, scientists from purveyors of string theory to neurobiologists draw upon the Spinoza's methodologies of rigorous thought. Betraying Spinoza explores not only Spinoza's intellectual legacy, but the mortal human being struggling to survive in an era colored by the Inquisition. Award-winning author Rebecca Goldstein argues that both the excommunicated Spinoza and the Jewish society that expelled him were directly reacting to the stirrings of brutal European anti-Semitism. Betraying Spinoza is especially recommended for academic library and philosophy shelves.
Twilight People
David Houze
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
0520243986 $24.95 www.ucpress.edu
Enhanced with the inclusion of twenty b/w photographs and two maps, Twilight People: One Man's Journey To Find His Roots by David Houze is the remarkable and true story of one man's determination to discover his familial heritage and find the three sisters he and his mother had left behind them in South Africa in 1966 to come to live in America. Following Houze through an epic journey that began with the discovery of his sisters in a photograph and his mother's confession concerning their existence, Twilight People simply captivates its readers in a kind of real life detective story through the persistent efforts Houze had to exert in seeking out the members of his long lost family. As the intimate and inspiring tale of one man's incredible struggle to reconnect with three sisters he'd lost contact with so long ago, Twilight People is very highly recommended reading and a welcome addition to any community library collection.
The Economics Shelf
The Origin Of Wealth
Eric D. Beinhocker
Harvard Business School Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
157851777X $29.95 www.HBSPress.org
Students of economics as well as readers of business history will want to consider the message and background in The Origin Of Wealth: Evolution, Complexity, And The Radical Remaking Of Economics. Basic questions analyze what is wealth, how it's made and distributed, and how it can benefit both individuals and businesses as well as society as a whole. The fiend of economics is experiencing a revolution of theory: essays survey the latest ideas of leading economics and scientists whose works are producing new ideas of evolutionary progress based on Darwinian-type evolutionary structures. From ideas of networks and keystone technologies to cheating in business and social and business ethics, The Origin Of Wealth tackles a range of issues.
Globalization And The Politics Of Pay
Susan R. Hansen
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
1589010884 $24.95 www.georgetown.edu
A seminal work of meticulously original scholarship, Globalization And The Politics Of Pay: Policy Choices In The American States by Susan B. Hansen (Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies at the University of Pittsburgh) is an in-depth study of the economic, political, and social causes, implications and consequences of declining wages in the United States. Challenging such issues as the conventional wisdom that globalization can be blamed for the decline in earnings, Globalization And The Politics Of Pay offers a logical, concise grasp of how American political decisions have effected economic growth and demographics. A core addition to university library reference collections on contemporary American economics, Globalization And The Politics Of Pay is very highly recommended for all students of economics, state labor costs, federal taxation, and the effect of international competitiveness on American wage structures.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Rose Daughter
Robin McKinley
Ace Books
1350 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10019
0441005837 $6.99 penguinputnam.com
Rose Red returns to the world Robin McKinley created in Beauty, retelling a folk story of Beauty and the Beast with new insights and perspectives. Enchantment, dreams, and new awakenings permeate this gentle story of Beauty, who can transform anything; even a Beast's demeanor.
Baen Books
PO Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
www.baen.com
Baen's science fiction reads are fine recommendations; especially for fans of political sci fi and space opera, and these new arrivals provide solid plots and action. David D. Friedman's Harald (1416520562, $24.00) tells of a storyteller, farmer, and commander who faces a new challenge when his heir tries to seize control of the Order. He'll have to raise a new army to put the alliance back together, find and rescue a potential leader, and end a civil war in this thriller telling of a world's vast changes. David Weber's In Fury Born (1416520546, $27.00) tells of a female captain who has evolved to the position of rogue, outcast and pirate. She's long known what she's wanted and has defended her Empire time and again: now politics has changed her world and her warrior heritage can't end. A cat-and-mouse hunt ensues in a story of one woman's madness, otherwise known as vision. Wen Spencer's Wolf Who Rules (1416520554, $25.00) tells of a leader who finds himself attacked on all sides. Familiarity with the prior Tinker will lend easy access to this ongoing story of Wolf, who rules under siege in Pittsburgh, now stranded on Elfhome, and who struggles to keep the peace between the humans and the fantasy world they've entered even as Tinker is facing a mystery of a growing discontinuity in Turtle Creek with nightmares of the future. Two John Ringo titles new in paperback will delight readers. Against The Tide (1416520570, $7.99) tells of a world paradise ended by the Gall, when holders of the world's control codes became involved in civil war. Battles and dragons will challenge the world. Ringo works with Julie Cochrane in Cally's War (141652052X, $7.99), telling of a girl raised on the front lines of war with aliens who have almost erased humans from the earth. Her involvement with underground fights may bring back her world. Esther Friesner's Turn The Other Chick (1416520538, $7.99) provides a fine anthology of 'chick fighter' short stories. All new adventures of fearless women warriors by Eric Flint, Harry Turtledove, and more provide some wild fantasy fun which pairs humor and action. James P. Hogan's The Two Moons (1416509364, $7.99) offers two classic under one cover: Inherit The Stars tells of a space-suited corpse discovered on the moon: a corpse lying there 50,000 years while Gentle Giants Of Ganymede tells of a spaceship's discovery on Jupiter. A fine collection features the best of Hogan's writings.
The City, Not Long After
Pat Murphy
Firebird/Penguin Publishing Group
345 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0142404055 $7.99 firebirdbooks.com
It's half a century after a goodwill gesture has spread plague around the world, and San Francisco's surviving residents populate a haunted city again at risk. This time it's power-hungry men who are invading, and Jax and Danny-boy lead the battle – using magic and the city's own underlying powers – to solve mysteries and gain power for the future. Highly recommended on its initial publication, the paperback of The City, Not Long After is a pick for any who missed this winner.
Sleeping Policemen
Dale Bailey & Jack Slay
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
193084641X $24.95 goldengryphon.com
Expertly co-authored by Dale Bailey and Jack Slay, Jr., Sleeping Policemen is a true science-fiction thriller depicting the suspenseful adventure of Nick Laymon. Following Nick and his friends through the incidental killing of a man on a stretch of deserted mountain highway, bringing them to his thick wad of one-hundred dollar bills and a key leading to a mysterious video-tape, Sleeping Policemen captivates the reader's attention from beginning to end with a swiftly paced story filled with engaging twists and unexpected turns. A beautifully crafted novel that documents Bailey and Slay as a quite consummate and original storytelling team, Sleeping Policemen is very highly recommended for all science fiction buffs and mystery fans searching for a genuine page-turner of a read!
Tim Lemire's I'm An English Major – Now What? (1582973628, $14.99) will hit a chord with any who love the liberal arts yet find themselves wondering how to get a job with such a degree. Surprisingly some big names too have English degrees: Alan Alda, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King among them. I'm An English Major, Now What helps majors and grads understand how to apply their interests and skills to the job market. Chapters show how to market an English major, how to move beyond the usual writing/teaching directions to promote English skills in exciting career choices, and how to enhance and hone such skills through extracurricular activities. A 'must' for any who love English. William Baer's Writing Metrical Poetry: Contemporary Lessons For Mastering Traditional Forms (1582974152, $16.99) is a breath of fresh air because it teaches all the basics of poetry in all major forms, yet uses a modern set of examples and focused assignments, not droll re-reading of past classics. From a review of poetry's history to discussions on its applications in pop culture and to modern themes, Writing Metrical Poetry is an excellent study.
The Sports Shelf
Iron Horse
Ray Robinson
W.W. Norton
500 – 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
0393328821 $14.95 www.wwnorton.com
Iron Horse: Lou Gehrig In His Time charts the life and accomplishments of a truly legendary ball player, plus author Ray Robinson provides the reader with a wealth of background details on the era of baseball through the Depression years. Most of all, it's a recreation of the man who played over two thousand consecutive games before he was diagnosed with the fatal disease named after him. A lively writing style blends history and biography, setting the times and baseball events for newcomers to the sport and providing a vivid account of a legend. Highly recommended: even non-baseball readers will find it engrossing.
Sports Publishing
804 North Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820
www.SportsPublishingLLC.com
Ron Blomberg tells his baseball story to Dan Schlossberg in Designated Hebrew: The Ron Blomberg Story (1582619875, $19.95. When young Ron Blomberg told his friends he wanted to be a Major League Baseball player, they were amazed: Jewish kids, even in the late 1950s, just didn't do such things. Blomberg's determination was fostered by understanding parents, however, and they gave him his blessing to pursue a dream which would make him a major hitter and trailblazer. Robert Goldman's Once They Were Angels: A History Of Team (1582611637, $24.95) features interviews with Rod Carew and other Angels stars as it provides a history of the team and its achievements. From the heyday of the team's early years to its later achievements, players who helped define its 44-year accomplishments provide insights and behind-the-scenes details on both sports management and team events. Rick Monday and Ken Gurnick's Tales From The Dodgers Dugout (1582619751, $19.95) tells of the Dodgers, who overcame pressures, influences, and problems to stag a comeback which would beat even the New York Yankees. Outfielder Rick Monday was in the middle of that season: his recollection of events and memories of teammates and winning moves makes Rick Monday's Tales From The Dodgers Dugout an up front and personal seasonal ticket to adventure for any fan of baseball in general or the Dodgers in particular.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Foundations Of Sephardic Spirituality
Rabbit Marc D. Angel, Ph.D.
Jewish Lights Publishing
PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
1580232434 $24.99 jewishlights.com
Foundations Of Sephardic Spirituality: The Inner Life Of Jews Of The Ottoman Empire provides an essential history to any who would understand the roots of Jewish spirituality. Rabbi Marc Angel's exploration is scholarly, providing a fine survey of the Judeo-Spanish people of the Ottoman Empire and the influences that led them to stay united under duress. Angel's background as a primary interpreter of Sephardic history provides a thorough survey of culture, history and religious foundations, drawing many essential connections between Kabbalah teachings and radical new ideas which were to change how the Jewish community interacted. From issues such as Muslim rights and changing political status to turning points leading to the decline of Ottoman Jewry, Foundations Of Sephardic Spirituality is an essential study for any who would understand the history of Sephardic belief and evolution.
KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
www.ktav.com
Mordecai Paldiel's Churches And The Holocaust: Unholy Teaching, Good Samaritans And Reconciliation (0881259-08X, $39.50) surveys an anti-Semitic doctrine promoted by Christian teachings which held the Jews deserved to be punished because of their rejection of Jesus. This teaching led to the Holocaust, and Mordecai Paldiel tells the stories here of over three hundred Christian clerics across the board who have stood up for Jews to save them from death. The efforts to foster reconciliation between Judaism and the Jewish people makes for fascinating reading in this fine historic documentation of evolving relationships between Jews and Christians. David A. Harris' In The Trenches: Selected Speeches And Writings Of An American Jewish Activist Volume 4: 2004-05 (0881259276, $24.95) continues to gather material and options from a public speaker and long-time executive director of the American Jewish Committee. Letters, speeches and an Israeli activist guide pack a presentation strong in both history and cultural insights, making for a scholarly gathering of reflections on Jewish politics and purposes. Both of these outstanding titles are outstanding contributions to Judaic History collections.
The Business Shelf
Alpha Dogs
Donna Fenn
Collins Publishers
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
0060758678 $24.95 harpercollins.com
Small business owners beyond the start-up phase will want to take a look at Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business Can Become A Leader Of The Pack: Eight Strategies For Success. Here's a primer on how to stand out – spectacularly – from the crowd in a competitive world, using the allegory of the 'Alpha Dog' to analyze trends and directions. Author Donna Fenn is a contributing editor for Inc. Magazine with over twenty years' experience writing about such trends, so Alpha Dogs comes from the top of the pack. Here eight representative companies which have pursued different and specific strategies for success are profiled, with analysis from real world scenarios offering wisdom from different industries.
Classic Drucker
Peter F. Drucker
Harvard Business School Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
www.harvardbusinessonline.org
1422101681 $24.95 www.amazon.com
If the name of Peter Drucker sounds familiar, it should: he's inspired managers with his works for nearly half a century, with his articles in Harvard Business Review – gathered here for the first time under one cover and offering his best works to audiences of business learners. From how to remain productive throughout your work life and choose careers which are lasting to learning how and when to make changes, Classic Drucker is a compendium of business wisdom which should be in every business library collection.
Reluctant Capitalists
Laura J. Miller
University of Chicago Press
1427 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637-2954
0226525902 $35.00 press.uchicago.edu
Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling And The Culture Of Consumption holds the ability to appeal beyond the usual business reader, moving into the realm of book enthusiasts and booksellers alike. Book buyers often reject chain stores and consider any association between books and mass marketing unacceptable: so why is it that other chains have gained wide popularity while the chain bookstore's image struggles? Reluctant Capitalists examines this phenomenon, providing a history of the contested practice of selling books and surveying the rise of chains, mega-chains, and standing conflicts between chains and the small bookseller. Ideals and politics as well as book-buying habits and choices are analyzed in chapters which interview both book reader and major industry players.
The Music Shelf
Structure And Meaning In Tonal Music
L. Poundie Burstein & David Gagne, eds.
Pendragon Press
PO Box 190, Hillsdale, NY 12529
www.pendragonpress.com
1576471128 $60.00 1-518-325-6100
Structure And Meaning In Tonal Music: Festschrift In Honor Of Carl Schachter is a scholarly anthology of advanced musical theory essays, written in honor of expert keyboard player, teacher, and music theorist Carl Schachter. Essay topics include "The Two Curious Moments in Chopin's E-flat Major Prelude", "The Analysis of East Asian Music", "Tonal Conflicts in Haydn's Development Sections", and much more. An extremely technical discussion of music theory nuance, written especially for advanced music scholars, Structure and meaning supports its reasoning with not only extensive research, but also numerous excerpts of musical notation to clarify its points - readers are expected to be capable of reading intricate musical passages in order to fully grasp illustrative musical examples of the points raised. A seminal addition to music theory and philosophy reading shelves, as well as college library shelves.
Shostakovich Symphonies And Concertos David Hurwitz
Hal Leonard Corporation
19 West 21st Street, #201, NY, NY 10010
www.halleonard.com
1574671316 $22.95 1-800-637-2852
David Hurwitz, founder and editor of respected daily classical music magazine Classicstoday.com, presents Shostakovich Symphonies And Concertos: An Owner's Manual, an in-depth discussion of Shostakovich's grand musical creations. Offering much more than a technical analysis, Shostakovich Symphonies And Concertos also discusses at length what the music sounds like and how it works expressively. Featuring scrutiny of fifteen symphonies and six concertos in chronological order, Shostakovich Symphonies And Concertos provides a marvelous guided tour of the unfolding melodies as well as an overview of how Shostakovich's works fit into Western classical musical tradition. An accompanying full-length music CD contains a performance of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, which accurately showcases his style. Especially recommended for music students and classical music lovers everywhere.
The Dawn Of Indian Music In The West: Bhairavi
Peter Lavezzoli
The Continuum Publishing Group
15 East 26th Street, #17, NY, NY 10010
www.continuumbooks.com
0826418155 $39.95 1-800-561-7704
Musician and author Peter Lavezzoli presents The Dawn Of Indian Music In The West: Bhairavi, a history of the recent yet amazing infusion of East Indian classical music into western culture. Though Indian music was largely unheard of until 1955, when Ali Akbar Khan issues an LP called "Music of India: Morning and Evening Ragas", its appeal steadily gained ground, to the extent that Indian and Western disciplines began to borrow concepts from one another to aid in composition and training. When "Music of India" was re-released as a compact disc in 1995, it won a Grammy. The Dawn of Indian Music in the West follows the influence and impact of Indian classical music in extensive detail, meticulously researched and presented especially for intermediate to advanced music scholars and theorists. Highly recommended especially for college library and music reference shelves.
Mastering The Art Of Performance
Stewart Gordon
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
0195177436 $24.95 www.oup.com
Any involved in the performing arts, especially those just starting out, must have Mastering The Art Of Performance: A Primer For Musicians. Advice on handling performance demands uses real-life exercises and pre-performance exercises to provide specific tips on all aspects of the performance, from understanding the ultimate goals to developing both style and philosophy. A fine set of insights addresses all stages of a performance with tips, drills, and insights on bad habits and how to change them. From dynamics to evaluation, this is the item for choice for any would-be practicing musician who would do more than give bedroom encores.
Thomson Course Technology
25 Thomson Place, Boston, MA 02210
www.courseptr.com
There are many books on the market for the novice or casual musician showing how to get gigs and make a simple recording; but when more advanced, professional and in-depth guides are needed, you can't go wrong with Thomson's specific guides. Brent Edstrom's Musicianship In The Digital Age (1592009832, $39.99), for example, goes beyond simplicity to delve into what it takes to be a musician in the digital age – which involves computers, production savvy, and technical skills beyond playing an instrument. Computer-based music production is the focus here, with chapters addressing digital editing, sequencing, setting up a studio and using MIDI, and more. There is a section on musical concepts such as scales, chords and composition; but it's the focus on technological enhancements that makes for an invaluable guide. Rod Gervais' Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros (1598630342, $39.99) goes beyond the usual focus of recording gear to cover setting up a room sound which lends to high-quality production. And this doesn't come from a musician, but from a construction engineer whose background in recording and movie studio construction plus his musician experience lends well to an authoritative discussion. From basic room design and setup to codes, permits and more, Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros holds all the technical specs you need. David J. Moser's Moser On Music Copyright (1598631438, $24.99) comes from an authority on the topic: a professor who teaches courses in Intellectual Properties, Legal Issues in the Music Industry and Music Publishing, and so is in the perfect position to discuss the latest controversies and issues involving copyright and its enforcement. Mixing engineers have two fine choices: Bobby Owsinski's The Mixing Engineer's Handbook (1598632515, $34.99) appears in its second edition to cover not only the history and changes of mixing various styles, but the rules for arrangement and tips and ticks for all music genres, while Bill Gibson's The S.M.A.R.T. Guide To Mixing And Mastering Audio Recordings (1592-006981, $39.99) offers up tested tools to create mixes which compete well in the music marketplace, producing professional-quality results. From setup to actual mixing and options, understanding effects and imaging, and more, a companion DVD includes the audio examples of the concepts, while step-by-step instructions both visual and written back up the results.
The Cookbook Shelf
How It All Vegan!
Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer
Arsenal Pulp Press
103-1014 Homer Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6B 2W9
1551520672 $18.95 arsenalpulp.com
How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes For An Animal-Free Diet by environmental and animal rights activists Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer is a creative collection of innovative, delicious, easy-to-prepare, nutritious recipes specifically designed for vegans. Compiling a culinary wealth of soups, entrees, sauces, deserts, breads, salads, beverages and so much more, How It All Vegan! offers the kitchen chef everything from Rhubarb Bread; Jana's Winter Sichy Soup; and Larry's Re-Fried Beans; to S&M Spicy Salad; Apple-Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes; and Blue Banana Muffins. Enhanced with recipes "vegan friendly" recipes for cosmetics, hair products, pet treats, and even household cleaners, How It All Vegan! is very highly recommended for vegetarians dedicated to an animal free dietary lifestyle.
The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook
Linda Larsen
Adams Media
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
1593375808 $14.95 www.everything.com
The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook: 300 Flavorful Recipes To Spice Up Your Mealtimes! by Linda Larsen (a former Pillsbury Bake-Off staff member) is an impressive collection of three hundred appetizing Tex-Mex recipes, each one of which is thoroughly explained and easily made. A remarkable compendium of dishes suitable for any dining occasion, The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook recipes range from Rib Mopping Sauce; Pork con Queso; and Tex-Mex Egg Rolls; to Pan Dulce Loaves; Refried Bean Burgers; and Tex-Mex Turkey Pot Pie. The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook is a welcome addition to the cookbook shelves of culinary connoisseurs and busy family cooks for its remarkable collective coverage of every imaginable feast in the Tex-Mex style. Also very highly recommended are two other ethnic cookbooks from Adams Media: The Everything Thai Cookbook (158062-7331, $14.95) and The Everything Chinese Cookbook (1580629547, $14.95).
Cooking Famously
Darnell Griffin, compiler
Cooking Famously Publications
PO Box 3861, Estes Park, CO 80517
097701990X $16.95 1-970-5866-5068
Compiled and organized by Registered Nurse and experienced cook Darnell Griffin, Cooking Famously is a spiral bound cookbook which offers a cornucopia of recipes from men and women who are known from sports, cinema, and history. With mouth-watering recipes arranged into chapters dedicated to "Famous Appetizers", "Famous Soups, Salads & Sides", "Famous Main Dishes", "Famous Deserts", Cooking Famously is enhanced for kitchen cooks with "Cooking Terms and Tips", "Greater Gifts", and an Index. From Marty's Nutty Cheese Roll (Marty Ingels); Tortellini Salad (Michael Andretti); Chicken Salad a la Rogers (Kenny Rogers); Essence of Silver and Gold (Robin Leach); and Sweet and Sour Stewed Tongue (Monty Hall); to Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies (Ruth Buzzi); Lace Cookies (Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson); Peach Cobler (Dan Quayle); and Mother Owens' Banana Pudding (Buck Owens), Cooking Famously is a very welcome and thoroughly "user friendly" addition to any kitchen cookbook collection.
The 100 Greatest New Orleans Creole Recipes
Roy F. Guste Jr.
Pelican Publishing
100 Burmaster St, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
1565540468 $14.95 pelicanpub.com
The best of Louisiana cookery comes from a restauranteur and French-trained chief who uses his background to select the definitive and best dishes of New Orleans. Creole cooking has a reputation for complexity: not so in The 100 Greatest New Orleans Creole Recipes, which adapts dishes for home use and simplifies many of the steps involved in producing the classics. No color photos here – but the simplified dishes don't need them.
Best Of The Best From New Mexico Cookbook
Gwen McKee & Barbara Moseley, eds.
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
www.qauilridge.com
0937552933 $16.95 1-800-343-1583
Part of the simply outstanding "Best of the Best" state related cookbook series from Quail Ridge Press, Best Of The Best From New Mexico Cookbook is a compilation of recipes drawn from a variety different cookbooks showcasing New Mexico's culinary traditions and treasures of this southwestern state. From Gazpacho (Cooking at the Natural Cafe in Santa Fe); Zuni Succotash (Southwest Indian Cookbook); Burgundy Venison Steak Tips (Sassy Southwest Cooking); and Chicken Tacos with Avocado (Beyond Loaves and Fishes); to Ruidoso Winner (Savoring the Southwest); Bavarian Apple Torte (Recipes from the Cotton Patch); Applesauce Cake (Billy the Kid Cook Book); and Berry-Pecan Flan (The Santa Fe School of Cooking Cookbook), each easy-to-prepare recipes has a complete list of readily acquired ingredients and step-by-step preparatory instructions. A kind of "sampler" cookbook, one of the best features is the section devoted to listing each cookbook represented in this culinary collection, including their respective publisher's contact information for obtaining the originating cookbook for any particular recipe that has proven to be an especial family favorite. Indeed, all dedicated kitchen cooks and fans of regional cuisines should visit the Qual Ridge Press website for a complete state-by-state listing of their "Best of" cookbooks.
Wyrick/Gibbs Smith
PO Box 667, Layton, UT 84041
www.gibbs-smith.com
Two outstanding titles provide wonderful, different dishes for readers interested in Southern cuisine. Donald Barickman's Magnolias: Authentic Southern Cuisine (0941711870, $29.95) takes a modern approach to Southern dishes, gathered from his Magnolias restaurant in South Carolina which has been acclaimed throughout the country. If it sounds familiar, it's because Magnolias Southern Cuisine first was published in 1995 to share these recipes, and here provides a sequel to offer over fifty new dishes plus some originals. While color photos pepper the coverage, the easy dishes don't really need them and lend to home cooking success. Nathalie Dupree's Shrimp & Grits Cookbook (0941711838, $21.95) presents a dish born in South Carolina and elevated to new heights. Authors Nathalie Dupree and Marion Sullivan reviewed the most famous and the most cherished recipes for shrimp and grits to cull out the best for a cookbook which even covers what kind of pan to use. Another plus: recipes come from top lowcountry chefs, are paired with color photos, and include plenty of variety, from Goat Cheese, Basil and Shrimp Timbales to Shrimp and Grits with Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy and Quick Tomato-Bacon Shrimp and Grits. Both are outstanding, top picks for any fan of Southern cooking.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Cinema Studies
Susan Hayward
Routledge
270 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
www.routledge.com
0415367824 $23.95 1-800-634-7064
Now in its revised, updated, and expanded third edition Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts is an encyclopedia-style A to Z guide of critical cinematic concepts, from "action movies" and "art direction" to "Italian neo-realism", "lap- dissolve", "30-degree rule", "widescreen" and much more. Each accessibly-written entry summarizes the concept in an amount of text ranging from half a page to several pages, and a thorough bibliography, name index, and subject index encourage quick reference. Enthusiastically recommended for students of film, anyone seeking a career in the movie industry, and even seasoned professionals looking for an easy-to-use refresher reference.
Prime-Time Television
Barbara Moore, et al.
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275981428 $44.95 www.praeger.com
Prime-Time Television: A Concise History collectively co-authored by the team of academicians Barbara Moore (College of Communications, University of Tennessee), Marvin R. Bensman (University of Memphis), and Jim Van Dyke (Marian College, Milwaukee) provides a complete and accessible understanding of the media medium of television through the historical and modern study of sitcoms, dramas, and other prime-time television particulars. Delving deep into the intricacies of American popular culture and the influential role played by many television shows, Prime-Time Television features a scholarly analysis of the shows, producers, genres, trends, and ideals behind various influential televisions productions. A seminal contribution to university level Popular Culture reference collections, Prime-Time Television is very strongly recommended reading, especially for students of the sociological and cultural implications of ever-popular prime-time television, from its earliest roots and developments, and the psychological structuring behind so many television programs.
China On Screen
Chris Berry & Mary Farquhar
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, NY, NY 10023-7015
www.columbiaedu/cu/cup
0231137079 $24.50 1-800-944-8648
Chinese film studies experts Chris Berry and Mary Farquhar present China On Screen: Cinema And Nation, an exploration of more than one hundred years of Chinese cinema and nation. Revealing how movies from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora create different ideas of Chinese nation, whether empire, republic, or ethnically based, China On Screen touches on such issues as male and female star images, transnational production, the image of the "good foreigner" among others. A quite thought-provoking and extensively researched academic study.
And Now For Something Completely Digital
Alan Parker & Mick O'Shea
The Disinformations Company
220 East 23rd Street, Suite 500, New York, NY 10010
1932857311 $17.95 www.disinfo.com
Collectively authored by Alan Parker and Mick O'Shea, And Now For Something Completely Digital: The Complete Illustrated Guide To Monty Python CDs And DVDs is a trivia worthy collection of intriguing facts, background information and entertaining insights into the timeless and enduringly popular television, movie, book, and album series by the British comedy troupe known world wide as Monty Python. Deftly compiling a wealth of fun and useless information from the diverse Monty Python productions, And Now For Something Completely Digital immediately captivates readers total attention through the zany wit and improbable wisdom of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. And Now For Something Completely Digital is a "must" for the legions of Monty Python fans and will serve as an excellent guide to collecting all of the Monty Python television and movie comedy routines and performances (including the Flying Circus and chart singles) now available on CD and DVD.
The Films Of Peter Greenaway
Douglas Keesey
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
0786425172 $45.00 1-800-253-2187
Written by professor of film and literature Douglas Keesey, The Films Of Peter Greenaway: Sex, Death And Provocation takes its title from a quote by controversial British filmmaker Peter Greenaway, who claimed that life offers only two subjects: sex and death. Greenaway's films use both subjects without any illusions of romanticism, sentiment, or other sanitizing trappings. Whether exploring the sociopathic objectification of others that promotes violence, or the potentially devastating and inhuman fallout of predatory capitalism, Greenaway's films are unsettling yet forceful in their depiction of the evils of human nature. They have also been severely attacked for their portrayals of women and the sometimes sensationalistic turn of their violence; The Films Of Peter Greenaway fully acknowledges the negative as well as the positive critiques of Greenaway's more controversial works. The Films Of Peter Greenaway especially focuses upon nine of Greenaway's feature films: The Draughtsman's Contract; A Zed and Two Noughts; The Belly of an Architect; Drowning by Numbers; The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover; Prospero's Books; The Baby of Macon; The Pillow Book; and 8 1/2 Women. An excellently documented and reasoned dissection of Greenaway's films.
Applause Books
19 West 21st St, Suite 201, NY NY 10010
www.applausepub.com
Film fans eagerly await the annual updates of John Willis & Barry Monush's Screen World (Volume 56, 2005 = 155783668X, $24.95), and it's no wonder: it documents all major American and foreign films released in the prior year of its publication, including film credits, biographical notes, photos, and critical analysis. Pages packed with detail survey full casts, detail producers, provide ratings, and more. Any college-level film library – and many a public holding – must have this as an essential industry reference. Lehman Engel's Words With Music: Creating The Broadway Musical Libretto (1557835543, $17.95) considers how the book, music and lyrics work to create hits, analyzing the history of musical theatre and its evolution. Engel's is a classic work which originally appeared in 1972: it's updated here with a new background commentary of Howard Kissel, chief theatre critics for the New York Daily News, and revises details to provide new audiences with essential background.
Tools And Techniques For Character Interpretation
Robert Blumenfeld
Limelight Editions
512 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 97444
0879103264 $24.95 limelighteditions.com
Theatre and film artists will enjoy a fine guide to creating and analyzing fictional characters using psychology, from typing characters to understanding acting exercises based on these theories. Tools And Techniques For Character Interpretation: A Handbook Of Psychology For Actors, Writers And Directors covers all the basics; from interpreting the underlying psychology of scenes and approaches to analyzing character sets and scope. There's plenty of depth and detail here: it's no light reading – but it's an essential reference tool for any aspiring actor.
The Travel Shelf
How Old Is That Mountain?
Chris Yorath
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219, Madeira Park, BC, Canada, V0N 2H0
www.harbourpublishing.com
1550173901 $24.95 1-604-883-2730
Now in a newly revised edition, How Old Is That Mountain?: A Visitor's Guide to the Geology of Banff and Yoho National Parks is about the Rocky Mountains and their adjacent areas in Banff and Yoho parks. Written for the lay reader and traveler, How Old Is That Mountain? keeps geological jargon to a minimum while describing how the mountains' glaciers, hot springs, and other geologic wonders came to be. How Old Is That Mountain? does not contain much in the way of highway maps or "how to get there/where to stay" information; rather, it focuses upon science and natural history for the lay reader, whether a vacationer seeking an enriched experience or an armchair traveler looking for the next best thing to being there. More than 60 black-and-white photographs and diagrams illustrate this enjoyable guide to the scientific forces at work shaping this unforgettable region.
Complete Guide To The National Park Lodges
David & Kay W. Scott
Insider's Guide/Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
076273891X $18.95 InsidersGuide.com
Most national park lodges are located within the park itself and offer the best local accommodations for seeing the park, so if you wish the best national park experience, pick up The Complete Guide To The National Park Lodges as a planner. It's organized by state, then by park, which makes it a snap to locate the park and its offerings. From resorts to cabins and campgrounds, details include maps, descriptions of accommodations, rates and food, seasons, and activities.
Safari
Bartle Bull
Carroll & Graf/Avalon Publishing
245 W. 17th St, 11th Fl, NY, NY 10011
0786716789 $29.95 avalonpub.com
Safari: A Chronicle Of Adventure details the history of the African safari from its first expedition of 1836 to modern times. Bull is an environmentalist, so his survey Safari isn't your typical gun-hunter's celebration of good old days, but a survey of conflicts between hunting and conservation, weapons and transport, game control and more. From economics and financers of the safari to mishaps, adventures, and famous personalities involved in safaris, vintage black and white photos pair with wide-ranging personal and political stories for maximum effect.
The American History Shelf
The South
John Townsend Trowbridge
Mercer University Press
1400 Coleman Av, Macon Georgia 31207
0865549699 $30.00 590 pages 1-478-301-2880 www.mupress.org
John Townsend Trowbridge (1827-1916) was an esteemed author, poet and literary figure in his day. Few of his works are easy to find today, but they were quite well known just a generation or so ago. He undertook a daunting task in accepting the commission to travel through the unreconstructed South and document his findings. Originally planned as a chapter subscription format document, The South was commissioned by publisher L. Stebbins of Hartford Connecticut, and was reluctantly accepted by Trowbridge to help finance his purchase of a new home. All the writings were derived from a four month travelogue through 10 Southern states. Trowbridge interviewed persons from all walks of life, displaying considerable skills both as listener and storyfinder. Consequently The South is viewed as an American Iliad, a treasure trove of data from the fresh historical windows of immediate Civil War recovery. Despite his Yankee Abolitionist background, Trowbridge is unusually impartial in his exposures of Union error, as well as Confederate loss. There are multiple human interest tales and Trowbridge writes with the soul of a poet. The horror experienced by Southerners is graphically described and illustrated in the countrymen interviews. But there is always a presence of moral vision, even with the stunning effects of war. Some may not agree with the conclusions of Trowbridge, but all will find something to respect in his thoroughness and dedication to detail. Students of Civil War history will find The South, unabridged and with new introduction by J. H. Segars, to be of very special interest.
Manners And Morals Of Yesterday
Sam Tuttle
Native Ground Books And Music
109 Bell Road, Asheville, NC 2805-1521
0914166190 $14.95 nativegrounds.com
Enhanced with historic line drawn illustrations, Manners And Morals Of Yesterday by Sam Tuttle is an intriguing collection of what was considered "proper etiquette" according to the social constraints and expectations as required in "polite society" of a yesteryear America. Compiling an expansive and impressively knowledgeable collection, Manners And Morals Of Yesterday offers readers such seemingly peculiar historical details as the controversy over smoking as early as the 1700's; the proper dress code for men and women in church, the theater, an ordinary evening, during exercise; and the terrible exposure of a woman's "imperfections" when wearing a dress not snug and high upon her neck. Manners And Morals Of Yesterday is very highly recommended as an informative and fascinating collection of often humorous historical constraints and cultural and societal restrictions that will have as much appeal for non-specialist general readers searching for an entertaining and informative insight into America and the "civilized" world's most inane cordial laws, as it would students of American history and cultural anthropology.
Under A Flaming Sky
Daniel James Brown
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1592288634 $22.95 LyonsPress.com
Under A Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm Of 1894 tells of how two forest fires converged on a town, trapping over 2,000 people and prompting dramatic efforts at rescue. Over four hundred people died in the fire: it would have been more were it not for two trains and the very different efforts of those who tried to ride them to safety. Survivors' stories, historical background and interviews with forest fire experts blend in a history which tells how the events impacted a nation.
The Civil Rights Movement In American History
Renee Romano & Leigh Raiford, editors
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Dr, Athens, GA 30602-4901
0820328146 $22.95 ugapress.org
Numerous books have been written on American Civil Rights history: The Civil Rights Movement In American History differs in its blend of overview of events and how the movement is currently being remembered in American politics and culture. This dual focus offers a wider-ranging survey than most, blending memories of the movement with surveys of how it's being remembered, through museums, exhibits, film, TV and more. From heroic icons to methods of display and memory, this holds important lessons on how we incorporate culture change as a whole.
How New York Became American
Angela M. Blake
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218
0801882931 $49.95 www.press.jhu.educ
At the turn of the century many Americans viewed New York as a crime-ridden city of the poor: Angela lake explores how savvy marketing turned it into a destination point in How New York Became American, 1890-1924. Primary sources both print and visual survey the extent of New York perceptions, from its development of skyscrapers and business areas to the changing idea of New York as a power place. From architectural changes to branding efforts, How New York Became American follows more than the evolution of a city: it surveys how city images are created, changed, and promoted.
Power Failure
Diana Dillaway
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
www.prometheusbooks.com
1591024005 $24.00 1-800-421-0351
Power Failure: Politics, Patronage And The Economic Future Of Buffalo, NY analyzes the history of the urban planning process in her native Buffalo: a process which ultimately failed. Dillaway is a community development expert as well, with long-time family roots in the area: her survey of the city's political and economic process traces the evolution of Buffalo, themes in turf battles and ethnic conflicts, and more. Her insights and analysis holds value for any medium-sized American city and for any who would better understand the urban planning process as a whole.
The Needlecraft Shelf
21 Sensational Patchwork Bags
Susan Briscoe
David & Charles/F&W
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
0715324640 $24.99 www.fwpubs.com
Susan Briscoe's written about bags before: now here's a new angle to her creations: a focus on patchwork which covers everything from backpacks and evening bags to portfolios and carrying cases. Equipment and materials lists for each bag accompany step-by-step instructions complete with color photos. The finished, polished results of 21 Sensational Patchwork Bags are appealing.
One Stitch Quilting: The Basics
Donna Dewberry & Cindy Casciato
KP Books
700 East State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
0896893189 $22.99 www.fwpub.com
Quilts completed in a day? Some might say it can't be done, but it's a distinct possibility with the aid of One Stitch Quilting: The Basics. Two quilters here team together to provide a new quilting technique which finishes quilts in half the time. Piecing is blended with applique, borders and buildings and 20 projects based on the 'one stitch' idea can indeed be completed in a day. From materials lists and tools to color photos and easy step-by- step instructions, Donna Dewberry and Cindy Casciato's One Stitch Quilting: The Basics is the perfect choice for busy quilters who need to dash out a finished project in a hurry.
Getting Started In Punch Needle
Gail Bird, Foreword
Landauer
3100 NW 101st St. Suite A, Urbandale, IA 50322
097701665X $21.95 langauercorp.com
If you've seen an 1800s quilt, you may have seen the results of punch needle work – but until now it's been a challenge to locate beginner's guides to punch needle work. Here are over twenty motifs to use in a miniature quilt or for embroidery accents: colorful, full-page close-up shots of motifs accompany step-by-step instruction and ideas for improving on the process. Getting Started In Punch Needle: 22 Motifs To Make A Miniature Quilt Or Decorative Embroidery Accents is the perfect starting point for a nearly-forgotten art.
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com
The Quilter's Society specializes in lovely quilting guides for avid quilters, and these releases offer something special. Dresden Plate (1574329014, $21.95) deserves ongoing and repeated mention as an outstanding selection of innovative designs and techniques. The Society's Museum promotes an annual contest and exhibit called New Quilts from an Old Favorite, and Dresden Plate provides winners of the last contest, pairing color photos of the quilts with quiltmaker comments and tips. Full-size templates for the blocks are included too. Mickey Depre's Garden Whimsey Applique (1574329065, $21.95) packs in botanical representations which can be completed easily in a week's time. Learn fabric and color combinations as you piece backgrounds and new patterns for all kinds of quilts in a gathering of tips from a winning quilt maker. Roberta Bevin's More Antique Quilting Designs (157432909XD, $21.95) provides patterns to reproduce an antique quilt. Six historical quilts have inspired these patterns and are suitable for both fusible applique and embroidery and fabric painting. The large block motifs are lovely. Kay M. Capps Cross's Black & White Quilts By Design (1574329049, $22.95) focuses on black and white fabrics which are surprisingly vivid productions. Some are pieced, some use strips, all provide dynamic interplays of pattern and fabric to make for intriguing results. Top picks, all.
Let's Quilt!
Ann Kisro
Martingale Company
20205 – 144th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
1564776514 $18.95 martingale-pub
First-time quilters often have difficulty moving through the realm of complex designs, patterns, and instructions to find the super-simple. For those who want easy projects, you could do no better than Let's Quilt! Easy Projects For First-time Quilters. Author Kisro began designing quilts at the age of 18: now 21, she provides quilts for her age group or any just beginning. Projects suitable for quilting bees, retreats or mother/daughter projects are presented, from lap quilts and pillowcases to a table runner. An excellent newcomer's guide indeed.
Knitting Notes
Judy Brown
Creative Purrsuits Publishing
PO Box 8, Yale, B.C., Canada V0K 2S0
0973996706 $18.95 creative-journals.com
Knitting Notes: A Journal Of Knitting Memories by Canadian needlecraft expert Judy Brown is a workbook journal in which to record knitting projects undertaken that also offers aspiring knitters a wealth of creative and helpful tips in a thoroughly "user friendly" commentary on the skills of knitting which would be applicable and appropriate for any particular knitting project. Anecdotal advice and comments on knitting lore, Knitting Notes includes knitting dreams, superstitions and tales; as well as advise on the successful creation of a knitting project. A welcome addition to personal knitting instructional reference collections, Knitting Notes is very highly recommended for novice knitters searching for an entertaining book about the fun and active pastime of knitting.
Fascination With Fiber
Marie A. Gile & Marion T. Marzolf
University of Michigan Press
839 Greene Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
www.press.umich.edu
0472031139 $24.95 1-734-764-4388
The collaborative effort of Marie A. Gile and Marion T. Marzolf, Fascination With Fiber: Michigan's Handweaving Heritage is not a how-to craftbook, but rather a cultural and historical survey of Michigan's tradition of handweaving. Authors, weavers, and historians Gile and Marzolf examine the people and the social dynamics that have sustained the art of handweaving in Michigan and in America for over two centuries. A scattering of black-and-white and color photographs illustrate this grand tour of eclectic personalities, interviews, oral histories, the origin of the Michigan League of Handweavers, the "Fascination with Fiber" museum exhibit, and much more. Especially recommended for handweaving enthusiasts interested in learning the centuries of tradition supporting this creative and inclusive craft.
Knitting Rules!
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Storey Publishing
210 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1580178340 $12.95 www.storey.com
Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot Unravels The Mysteries Of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing And Rolling To Free Your Inner Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is a collection of creative, innovative, and eclectic information and commentary on knitting and yarn design. Expertly organized to provide readers easy access to essential survival skills, insider secrets, and undercover revelations for yarn enthusiasts of all levels and persuasion, Knitting Rules! offers invaluable preparedness techniques, discreet stash management practices, bushwhacking smarts for cutting pattern jungles, gauge hazards and yarn mysteries, first responder tactics to handle antagonistic non-practitioners, foolproof methods for eye-balling measurements, improvisational recipes for the resourceful knitter for socks, hats, scarves, and shawls, and much more. Knitting Rules! is very strongly recommended for all enthusiastic knitters from novice beginners to seasoned veterans for its informative commentary on the art and skill of knitting.
The Sociology Shelf
Structures Of Memory
Jennifer A. Jordan
Stanford University Press
1450 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
080475277X $24.95 www.sup.org
Structures Of Memory: Understanding Urban Change In Berlin And Beyond asks the question: how are some architectural structures that were the site of terrible crimes forgotten by all but the eyewitnesses, while others become the sites of public ceremonies, museums, and other commemorative monuments? Using contemporary Berlin as and example and focus, author Jennifer A. Jordan (Asst. Prof. of Sociology and Urban Studies, University of WI Milwaukee) examines how some structures were rendered off limits for use as apartments, shops, or offices, while others were not turned into sites preserved specifically for the sake of collective memory. Chapters particularly discuss the disparities and similarities between memorials selected before the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and after. Extensive research and notation distinguishes this serious-minded study of sociological and urban consciousness and key factors affecting the human decision-making process.
Joining In
Karen J. Blair
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
www.krieger-publishing.com
1575240254 $27.50 1-321-724-9542
Co-edited by David E. Kyvig and Myron A. Marty, Joining In: Exploring The History Of Voluntary Organizations by Karen J. Blair is a remarkably informative introduction and an impressively in-depth study of many significant, reputable, and successful voluntary organizations from the past. Drawing from particular materials to address issues not generally or sufficiently covered in the heretofore available literature on organized volunteers, Joining In addresses a compendium of relevant topics important to community, social, and cooperative studies. Very strongly recommended and instructive as a cultural anthropology textbook for its multitude of sources and citation of particular documents pertaining to previous studies of voluntary organizations of all categories and themes, Joining In is enhanced with fifty book lists helpful to researchers and a core addition to academic library reference collections.
The Fiction Shelf
Boot Tracks
Matthew F. Jones
Europa Editions
116 East 16th St., New York, NY 10003
1933372117 $14.95 europaeditions.com
Boot Tracks by Matthew F. Jones is the riveting story of Charlie Rankin, a recent prison release, and of his debt to "The Buddha" who got him a job on the outside, killing a man he's never met. Carrying readers through Rankin' s skillfully crafted, articulate and original novel that reveals the psychopathology underlying a criminal life, Boot Tracks follows Rankin through his meeting of Florence and their rapid attraction to one another. A true "page turner" of a read, Boot Tracks is especially recommended as a original thriller and clearly documents Matthew F. Jones as an author to look forward to! Readers new to Matthew Jones will want to seek out his early novels: A Single Shot, Deepwater, and Blind Pursuit.
Dirty Cheap by Lyn Miller-Lachmann is a novel about Nicholas Baran, a community college teacher struggling to expose the environmental contamination from industrial pollution which is believed to be the cause of a fatal cancer found in himself and others. Deftly authored in a vivid and active style by Lyn Miller-Lachmann, Dirty Cheap rapidly carries its readers through the intricate plot of twists and turns as Baran's flailing attempts victimize him even further as a public enemy because if his efforts to expose the industrial polluters becomes successful, the local economy will tank and local property value will significantly decrease. A creative and expertly crafted tale of one man's relentless and heroic struggle for more then just his own against an entrenched and powerful system of industrial abuse, Dirty Cheap is highly recommended for inclusion into community library collections.
Empty Bed Blues
George Garrett
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201
www.umsystem.edu/upress
0826216307 $19.95 1-800-828-1894
Empty Bed Blues is an anthology of fifteen stories by award-winning author George Garrett, each unique, yet many mixing fact with fiction, memoir with adventure, comedy and tragedy. Nearly all stories are prose, though "A Short History of the Civil War" is in the form of a series of poems by two participants, a Confederate and a Yankee. Other tales include "Pornographers", a gritty tale about a sleazy reporter searching for the ultimate crime story, and "A Story Goes with It", the tale of a much-beloved friend now gone, as remembered through retelling a favorite yarn. From dark and brutal to wistful and contemplative, the stories run the gamut of diversity, yet each demands to be read to the end and fully and absorbed. Highly recommended.
The Language Studies Shelf
Bradley's Arnold Latin Prose Composition
J. F. Mountford
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown Street, Unit 101, Wauconda, IL 60084
0865165955 $29.00 www.bolchazy.com
Now in a newly revised edition, Bradley's Arnold Latin Prose Composition is a classic and comprehensive review of Latin grammar and Latin prose composition with exercises to demonstrate key grammatical principles. The updated version's features include improved terminology and grammatical explanations, graduated lessons from simple to complex, supplemental continuous prose passages for self-testing, English-to-Latin vocabulary, a Latin index and a subject index, and much more. Though not a consumable workbook, Bradley's Arnold Latin Prose Composition is an ideal, user-friendly text for intermediate to advanced Latin students, whether studying the language in a college course or learning it on their own. Highly recommended.
Using Picture Books To Teach
Language Arts Standards
Brenda S. Copeland & Patricia A. Messner
Libraries Unlimited
88 Post Road W, Westport, CT 06881
1591583195 $30.00 www.lu.com
Using Picture Books To Teach Language Arts Standards In Grades 3-5 deftly co-authored and illustrated by element school librarian and media specialist Brenda S. Copeland and Patricia A. Messner is an informed and informative introduction to the often difficult process of teaching small children the intricate details of the English language. Designed specially for school librarians, but also providing teachers and homeschooling parents with a comprehensive and "user-friendly" mapping of the particulars in language arts instruction, Using Picture Books To Teach Language Arts Standards is an exceptional value as a resource for the curriculum enrichment. Enhanced with an appendices, a bibliography, web resources, and an index, Using Picture Books To Teach Language Arts Standards is confidently recommended to the attention of teachers, librarians, and reading specialists of grades 3-5 for its exclusively expansive conceptual grasp of the teaching standards for the language arts.
The Gallaudet Dictionary Of American Sign Language
Clayton Valli, editor-in-chief
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695
http://gupress.gallaudet.edu
1563682826 $49.95 1-800-621-2736
The Gallaudet Dictionary Of American Sign Language is a straightforward and practical reference. Consisting of 3,000 entries, The Gallaudet Dictionary Of American Sign Language includes a simple black-and-white diagram for signing each word, as well as an index and a full- color DVD featuring a diverse group of native ASL signers demonstrating the words. An introduction walking readers through the basics of ASL rounds out this superb and definitive reference.
Basic American Grammar And Usage
Marcel Dansei, Ph.D.
Barron's
250 Wireless Blvd., Hauppauge NY 11788
0764133586 14.99 barronseduc.com
If English is your second language and you can't figure out the inconsistencies of grammar, Basic American Grammar And Usage: An ESL/EFL Handbook is for you. Fifteen easy chapters avoid the usual theory and focus on applied written and spoken American-style English, offering a blend of quizzes for self-testing and insights into how English works. Guidelines include sentences, clauses, standard conventions, relative pronouns, and more: many an English speaker will also find this a solid refresher course on usage.
Words, Words, Words
Diarmaid O Muirithe
The Lilliput Press/Dufour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
www.dufoureditions.com
1843510596 $18.95 1-800-869-5677
Words, Words, Words: Houghmagandie, Knockers, Trolleys & Others by linguist and academician Diarmaid O Muirithe (former Senior Lecturer in Irish, University College Dublin), expertly probes lexicography, dialect, sexual practices, sport and social history to create a humorous, informed and informative guide for non-specialist general readers to some of the more obscure and bizarre byways of the English language. Words, Words, Words is especially recommended to the attention of students of etymology and as well anyone else with an interest in the humor and diversity of the world's dominant language for business, international government, science, and global culture.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Diseases Of Amphibians And Reptiles
Gunther Kohler
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
www.krieger-publishing.com
1575242559 $37.50 1-800-724-0025
Diseases Of Amphibians And Reptiles is a solid guide to diagnosing and treating diseases in amphibians and reptiles. Author and experienced veterinarian Dr. Kohler covers parasitological, bacteriological, mycological, and virological diseases in all manner of creatures from frogs to snakes to crocodiles. Black-and-white and color photographs on almost every page aid in identifying disease symptoms, and the text offers clear descriptions and treatment advice, written in highly accessible terms with a bare minimum of technical jargon. A glossary, a list of references, and extended appendices round out this "must-have" guide for anyone responsible for reptilian and amphibian welfare, from ordinary pet owners to pet shops to professional animal handlers and more.
Butterflies Of The World
Gilles Martin & Myriam Baran
Abrams Books
115 West 18th Street, NY, NY 10011
www.abramsbooks.com
0810959534 $35.00 1-800-759-0190
With an informative text by Myriam Baran which is dramatically enhanced with fully color photography by Gilles Martin, Butterflies Of The World show
