Wondrous Contrivances
Merritt Ierley
Clarkson Potter
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0609608363 $22.00 1-800-726-0600
From the invention of the cell phone in the unlikely era of 1901 to late 1800s television testing,
Wondrous Contrivances provides a new type of history of emerging technologies which actually
emerged far before their published development. Especially intriguing are parallels drawn between
inventions of yesteryear and modern times.
Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year, 2002 Edition
Charles Brooks
Pelican Publishing
1000 Brumaster St., Gretna, LA 70053
1589800176 $14.95 1-800-843-1724
Leading editorial cartoonists are presented in a volume which focuses on concerns over terrorism
and political actions. Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year, 2002 Edition packs in popular black
and
white editorials that reflect the major concerns of the Year 2001: any that wants a record of
events
and opinions will find Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year, 2002 Edition intriguing and fun.
This history of Japanese samurai and its philosophy and military ideas is covered in Samurai, a fine
title that is packed with over two hundred color photos and illustrations of Samurai weapons and
armor. This reference is a 'must' for any who want to study the weaponry and sentiments of
samurai:
the history is impressive and the ideas and photos unparalleled.
Who Ordered The Jumbo Shrimp? And Other Oxymorons
Jon Agee
Farrar Straus and Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0374483728 $8.95 www.fsgbooks.com
Jon Agee's Who Ordered The Jumbo Shrimp? And Other Oxymorons is a delightfully humorous
book that brings classic contradictory phrases like "freezer burn", "concrete jungle," "inherited
debt"
and more to life with the simple, stylistic black-and white cartoons of the wryly talented Jon Agee.
A
laugh-out-loud funny selection of visual and verbal gags and an ideal giftbook for anyone who
enjoys a quick read and a good chuckle.
Classics Illustrated
William B. Jones
McFarland & Company
Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
0-7864-1077-9 $55.00 1-800-253-2187
From 1941-71 Classics Illustrated comics introduced millions to abridged, comics-style version of
literary masterpieces. Classics Illustrated tells of the birth of this popular medium, founded by
Russian Jewish immigrant Kanter whose operations saw both the heyday and decline of the
golden
age of comics. The focuses on artists' creations is particularly involving.
Eclipse
Duncan Steel
John Henry Press
2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418
0-309-07438-X $24.95
Eclipses have long been perceived as portentous events and have affected world cultural
development, from the onset or cessation of battles to dates of historic decisions. This blends
science
with history as astronomer Steel explains how eclipses occur, their history, and their influence on
human lives. Black and white illustrations throughout capture eclipse history and drama.
The War On Weeds In The Prairie West
Clinton L. Evans
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
1552380297 $29.95 1-800-565-3770
The War On Weeds In The Prairie West: An Environmental History by history buff and weed
control expert Clinton L. Evans covers four centuries of the history of pervasive and tenacious
Canadian weeds, since their arrival as seeds from England in the sixteenth century. Agricultural
battles against these weeds through the centuries are traced in this aptly researched, informative
compendium filled with amazing cross-connections in the natural world and human cultivation.
The
War On Weeds In The Prairie West is a very strongly recommended addition to gadening and
agricultural studies supplemental reading lists as well as academic horticultural and ecological
history reference collections.
Cyborg Citizen
Chris Hables Gray
Routledge
29 West 35th St., New York NY 10001
0-415-91979-7 $19.95 www.amazon.com
In Cyborg Citizen, the author argues that the creation of cyborgs calls for new definitions of
citizenship. Examples can include Internet offerings and the legal and political issues raised by its
use, and issues affecting the mechanization of humans with artificial parts. An intriguing survey of
changing images of civil rights and liberties.
Valentine
Lucius Shepard
Four Walls Eight Windows
39 W. 14th St., #503, NY, NY 10011
1-56858-215-3 $18.00 www.4w8w.com
It's hard to easily classify this title: part novel, part fantasy, is this story of romance and love lost
in
Florida, where a hurricane brings an unusual reunion with a lost love. A series of strange
circumstances involves them in frightening possibilities in this unusual story.
Knopf Publishers
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
1-800-726-0600 www.amazon.com
Brad Leithauser's Darlington's Fall (0-375-41148-8, $25.00) provides an unusual format in that
this
novel is completely in verse. Naturalist Darlington is a romantic hero who pursues new species
and
suffers a freakish accident in the pursuit of love. Fans of poetry will especially find the blend of
novel
and verse intriguing. Scott Lasser's All I Could Get (41325-1, $24.00) tells of a successful
businessman who begins to question the elements of achievement despite all his obvious wealth.
Insights into a Wall Street life and a man's probe of life's meaning make for an involving
account.
Lightning Strikes
Jeff Renner
Mountaineers Books
1001 SW Klickitat Way #201, Seattle, WA 98134
0898867886 $12.95 1-800-553-4453
Lightning kills more people in North America than any other weather problem: Lightning Strikes
is
the first to provide practical strategies for whose who work in or enjoy the outdoors, and who
might
find themselves unprepared during a storm. From lightning lore and myths to survival stories and
the
important guide on what to do during a storm, this is an important guide.
Two step-by-step project-oriented Origami guides by Didier Boursin provide origami artists with
new creations and old favorites. Origami Paper Animals (1-55209-622-X, $9.95) and Paper
Airplanes (616-5, $9.95) each provide color diagrams illustrating folds. The easy,
professional-looking results will delight all ages.
Wisconsin At War
James F. McIntosh, M.D.
Trails Books
P.O. Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
1931599106 $19.95 trailsbooks.com
A volunteer at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, James McIntosh is the ideal author for a project
like Wisconsin At War: Through The Eyes Of Veterans. A truly memorable work that specifically
covers Wisconsin's participation in all the wars throughout the twentieth century, beginning with
World War I and continuing through Desert Storm, Wisconsin At War is enhanced with
black-and-white photographs and a wealth of individual anecdotes filling this fascinating volume
cover to cover. Told in the words of the people who fought bravely for their country, the
historical
perspectives on the events and experiences engaging Wisconsin men and women in the defense of
their country is a seminal source reference, strongly recommended reading, and an essential, core
acquisition for all academic and community library Wisconsin History collections.
Pastimes
Ruth V. Russell
Sagamore Publishing
804 North Neil Street, #100, Champaign, IL 61824
1571675159 $64.95 1-800-327-5557
Now in a revised and updated second edition, Pastimes: The Context Of Contemporary Leisure
by
Ruth V. Russell (Professor of Recreation, Indiana University, Bloomington) is a highly accessible
and scholarly textbook on the specific subjects of leisure behavior; the history of leisure; the
recreational activities in literature, art, and music since the Kingdom of Kush and Ancient Greece;
the balance between leisure and capitalism; and much more. Enhanced with discussion questions,
summaries, resources, references, and an index Pastimes is a superb text for curriculum studies or
self-education on the subject of contemporary leisure and the impact of pastime pursuits on
American popular culture.
Cyber_Reader
Neil Spiller, editor
Phaidon Press
7195 Grayson Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111
0714840718 $39.95 www.phaidon.com
Cyber_Reader compiled and edited by Neil Spiller is an impressive and erudite anthology of texts
and essays on the theme of cyberspace. Most of the essays are from the 1990s, though a few
appropriate excerpts from earlier cyberspace history are included. An amazing and eclectic
selection
of learned opinions and analysis make Cyber_Reader an engaging, informative, seminal, at times
challenging, and always highly recommended study of how virtual reality shapes our living world
to
this very day.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Out Of The Shadows
J. Thomas Lapacka
Concordia Publishing House
3558 South Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118-3986
0570052467 $12.99 www.CPH.org
Out Of The Shadows: Finding God's Truth In A World Of Deception by J. Thomas Lapacka
(Executive Director, The Lutheran Church/Missouri Synod Board for Communication Services,
St.
Louis, Missouri) is the personal and penetrating testimony of one man's journey through the tight
clutches of a cult to embracing faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A powerful, moving account
of
the depths of the human and divine spirit, Out Of The Shadows is highly recommended reading
for
any member of the Christian community having to deal with the insidious deceptions of religious
cults.
Crossing
Mark Barrett, OSB
Morehouse Publishinig
P.O. Box 1321, Harrisburg, PA 17105
0819218995 $12.95 1-800-877-0012
Mark Barrett's Crossing: Reclaiming The Landscape Of Our Lives is a powerful treastis written
especially for those who believe in God, yet struggle to understand the sad Mysteries that
chronically perplex humanity. A moving, personal testimony of the author's experiences, wisdom,
and faith, Crossing is a lesson in the nature of spirituality and a most thought-provoking read
which
is confidently recommended for Christians of all denominational backgrounds.
St. Paul
William M. Ramsay
Kregel Publications
P.O. Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
0825436397 $20.99 www.kregel.com
Deftly edited by Mark Wilson and now published in a newly updated and revised edition, St. Paul:
The Traveler And Roman Citizen by Oxford University's first professor of classical art and
archaeology William M. Ramsay (1851-1939) is a breathtaking, full-color, guide and history of
Christianity's premier missionary and apostolic father St. Paul, both before and after his
conversion
in Palestine. Originally published in 1939, this new edition of St. Paul: The Traveler And Roman
Citizen has been enhanced with materials that the author Ramsay published subsequent to his
book,
as well as enhanced for the reader with more than one hundred color photographs, including many
of the holy land where St. Paul once lived and traveled. A vivid, thoroughly researched, highly
recommended study guide for any who wish to learn more about St. Paul's missionary
travels.
Paul And The Competing Mission In Corinth
Michael D. Goulder
Hendrickson Publishers
P.O. Box 3473, Peabody, MA 01961-3473
1565633792 $24.95
Paul And The Competing Mission In Corinth by Michael D. Goulder (Professor of Biblical
Studies,
University of Birmingham, retired) is a controversial and provocative new account, written after
years of extensive research and the assembly of evidence, and dares to expand the theory
suggested
years ago by F. C. Baur that there were two competing missions in early Christian history: one
headed by Paul; the other by James, Peter, and John. Paul's conflict with the
"counter-missionaries"
as seen in the Corinthian Letters engenders a new spin upon Baur's theory in Goulder's persuasive
and meticulously presented account. The latest entry in Hendrickson Publishers' outstanding
"Library of Pauline Studies" series, Michael Goulder's Paul And The Competing Mission In
Corinth
is an thoughtful and thought provoking alternative perspective of first century Christian
history.
Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage
Lee Strobel & Leslie Strobel
Zondervan
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49530
0310220149 $12.99 www.zondervan.com
Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage by Lee and Leslie Strobel is the candid and revealing
story of one married couple's journey together despite conflicting beliefs. When Leslie Strobel
made
the decision to become a devout follower of Jesus, her nonbeliever husband had severe
opposition.
They conflicted on a vast array of central issues to married life, from finances to the raising of
their
children. Learning to accept their differences and make their marriage work was a long and hard
road, and now they present readers everywhere their life experiences for the purpose of helping
others going through the same problems of adjustment to cope and reconcile one another's
differences. Surviving A Spiritual Mismatch In Marriage is unique and highly recommended
reading.
The Jesus Meditations
Michael Kennedy
Crossroad Publishing Company
481 Eighth Ave., #1550, NY, NY 10001
0824519299 $19.95 1-800-395-0690
The Jesus Meditations: A Guide For Contemplation by Michael Kennedy (Pastor, Dolores
Mission
Parish, East Los Angeles) is a unique book enhanced an accompanying audio CD narrated by
Emmy
Award-winning actor Martin Sheen. Simple black-and-white line drawings of Jesus administering
to
the needy appear in this contemplative book, divided into many meditations. Each brief section
features a statement of grace for which the reader may strive, the setting and story of a given
excerpt
of scripture, the scripture itself, a poetic meditation, and an offering of reflective questions as to
how
one can better understand and improve oneself and one's soul. The Jesus Meditations are highly
recommended as a profound and deeply faithful guide to offering worship and embracing Jesus
Christ.
Interpreting The Will Of God
Mack King Carter
Judson Press
Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
0817014241 $13.00 1-800-458-3766
Interpreting The Will Of God: Principles For Unlocking The Mystery by Mack King Carter
(Senior
Pastor, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a powerfully presented,
spiritually insightful study of the nature and characteristics of God. Interpreting the Will of God is
a
most profound and passionate account. Interpreting The Will Of God is recommended as a
moving
testament offering guidance to Christians seeking to embrace God in their lives.
A Better Way
Michael Horton
Baker Books
Creative Rescoures Consulting (publicity)
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
0801012341 $19.99 bakerbooks.com
A Better Way: Rediscovering The Drama Of God-Centered Worship by Rev. Michael Horton
(Associate Professor, Westminister Theological Seminary, California) is a clear and careful
examination of the Christian worship of God. Individual chapters address the Biblical passages
that
form the source of Christian worship, and the importance of putting God and Jesus Christ
foremost.
Specially written for those who keep the faith, as well as for pastors and worship leaders, A
Better
Way is strongly recommended as a profound, life-changing book about what it truly means to
express one's reverence with a Christian context of scripture and tradition.
Rescuing Jesus From The Christians
Clayton Sullivan
Trinity Press International
4775 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
1563383802 $16.00 trinitypressintl.com
Rescuing Jesus From The Christians by Clayton Sullivan (Professor of Philosophy and Religion,
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg) is a solid, scholarly study that seeks to reconcile
Jesus and His message with the latest archaeological and historical findings about Christ and the
era
he lived in. Four strategies for understanding Jesus are presented: distinguishing between pre- and
post-resurrection Jesus, accepting that there is no obligation to embrace all beliefs held by the
early
church, guarding against the tendency to sentimentalize or aggrandize Jesus, and the importance
of
not simply tolerating, but rather rejoicing in religious pluralism. Rescuing Jesus From The
Christians
is a powerful presentation with a profound message for all readers and highly recommended, very
welcome contribution New Testament Studies supplemental reading lists and reference
collections.
God's Top 10
Dr. Laura Schlessinger, host
KidzVid Entertainment
c/o Tommy Nelson
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
0849975042 $14.99 1-800-251-4000
Hosted by well-known radio personality Dr. Laura Schlessinger (a.k.a., Dr. Laura), God's Top 10
is
a superbly designed and presented video presentation of the Biblical ten commandments for young
people, bringing to life the crucial moral guidelines with a variety of fun characters such as
Delaura
the butterfly, Benny the bunny, Roscoe the raccoon, and more. Divided into ten segments, one for
each commandment, God's Top 10 is a video meant for adults and children to watch together, to
better teach and understand God's laws. A portion of the proceeds of God's Top 10 will benefit
the
Dr. Laura Schlessinger Foundation for Children, which supports young survivors of abuse or
neglect. Total Running Time: 75 minutes.
The Recovery Of Doctrine In The Contemporary Church
Richard Heyduck
Baylor University Press
P.O. Box 97363, Waco, TX 76798
0918954800 $34.95 www.amazon.com
The Recovery Of Doctrine In The Contemporary Church: An Essay In Philosophical Ecclesiology
by Richard Heyduck (Associate Pastor of Westbury United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas) is
a
scathing look at how modern ideas have altered or even marginalized church doctrine, particularly
in
the last century. Heyduck focuses upon Christian doctrine in general, and his own tradition of
United
Methodism in particular, in a forcefully written, candidly presented, articulate account of the
importance of staying true to original church doctrine. A profound and persuasive case written to
persuade ministers, evangelists, and churchgoers to rethink the impulse to change or accept
changes
as easily as the secular world accepts change, Pastor Heyduck's The Recovery Of Doctrine In The
Contemporary Church: An Essay In Philosophical Ecclesiology is very highly recommended
reading
for both the clergy and the laity with an interest in contemporary ecclesiastical applications of
Christian historic doctrines.
Prayers For The Later Years
Malcolm Boyd
Augsburg Fortress
Box 1209, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209
0806641940 $15.99 1-800-426-0115
Prayers For The Later Years by Malcolm Boyd (Episcopal Priest and Poet/Writer in Residence,
The
Cathedral Center of St. Paul, Los Angeles, California) is a selection of deeply spiritual Christian
prayers written especially for the aging generation of readers. Each page presents a different prose
or poetry passage addressed to Jesus Christ, containing within the authors heartfelt love for God
and
gentle acceptance of the difficulties of getting older. A tender, reverently devotional book, Prayers
For The Later Years is enthusiastically recommended reading, especially for seniors.
Faithfulness And Holiness
J. I. Packer
Crossway Books
c/o Good News Publishers
1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
1581343582 $17.99 1-800-323-3890
Faithfulness And Holiness: The Witness Of J. C. Ryle by J. I. Packer (Professor of Theology,
Regent
College, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a superbly presented tribute to Bishop John
Charles Ryle, a man who challenged his parishoners to seek greater holiness. Bishop Ryle's own
testimony "Holiness," first published in 1877, is included in its entirety within the pages of
Faithfulness And Holiness. A profound reflection upon Ryle's life, ideals, work, and legacy is a
powerful and moving work of faith and joy, Faithfulness And Holiness is very highly
recommended
for Christian Studies reading lists and reference collections.
Gospel
Monterey Video
566 St. Charles Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-3901
1569946086 $19.95 1-800-424-2593
Gospel is a superbly presented DVD showcasing live musical performances by Shirley Caesar,
The
Clark Sisters, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family; and the
celebratory Christian message of Rev. James Cleveland. An incredible visual and musical
celebration
of love, Christ, and jubilant performance, Gospel is whirlwind rush of emotion, sensation, and
abiding faith. The DVD format is enhanced with extra features including singer profiles, a
scrapbook, venue highlights, and immediate access to specific and favorite songs. Total Running
Time: 93 minutes.
The American History Shelf
The Panthers And The Militias
John A. Wood
University Press of America
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0761822488 $19.00 1-800-462-6420
The Panthers And The Militias: Brothers Under The Skin? by John A. Wood is a brief (52 pages)
yet
straightforward, scholarly analysis of the Black Panther movement and militias in America.
History,
similarities, differences, economic and cultural issues are all discussed in this learned treatise,
which
is exhaustively researched and meticulously written. The Panthers And The Militias is a welcome
and original contribution to Black Studies and American History supplemental reading lists and
academic reference collections.
Post Cards Of Historic Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Historical Society
Parkway Publishers
P.O. Box 3678, Boone, NC 28607
http://www.parkwaypublishers.com
1887905545 $25.00 www.amazon.com
A project of the Blowing Rock Historical Society, Post Cards Of Historic Blowing Rock is a
coffee
table book showcasing wonderful samples of rare, historic, and colorful postcards from the
American town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. A brief caption with background information
on
the pastoral scenes and landmarks enhances each postcard presentation and thereby brings to life a
vivid, visually impressive, and memorable collection. A unique and highly recommended
approach
to regional American history, Post Cards Of Historic Blowing Rock could well serve as an
example
of what might be done by other community organizations to celebrate and memorialize their
villages,
towns, and cities.
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040
1-800-987-7323 www.amazon.com
Two fine and very different titles are recommended picks for audiences seeking intriguing
histories.
Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones' Cloak And Dollar (0-300-07474-3, $29.95) provides an unusual history of
American secret intelligence, from the nation's roots to modern times. From its simpler days to its
evolution into a powerful and costly bureaucracy, this considers how self-promotion efforts have
often hindered American intelligence organizations and efforts. The New York Times archives
provide authors Douglas Dreishpoon and Alan Trachtenberg with an exciting range of images in
The
Tumultuous Fifties (08821-3). Black and white historic shots from Times archives include both
better and lesser-known images and are packed with recommended details and insights.
Better In The Poconos
Lawrence Squeri
Penn State University Press
820 North University Drive, Suite C, University Park, PA 16802-1003
0271021578 $34.95 www.psupress.org
Better In The Poconos: The Story Of Pennsylvania's Vacationland by Lawrence Squeri (Professor
of
History, East Stroudsburg University) is an original slice of regional American history, offering
the
reader an inside look behind the glamour of the tourist industry. Focusing specifically on the
tourism
trade in the Poconos area of Pennsylvania, from the opening of the first hotel in 1829, to the many
industries who ruthlessly compete for tourist dollars today, Better In The Poconos is an amazing
story of clashing economics, evolving trades, and more, highlighted with black-and-white
photographs from a variety of eras in history. Better In The Poconos is very highly recommended
for academic and community library American Popular Culture and American History
supplemental
reading lists and reference collections.
Iowa Past To Present
Dorothy Schwieder, et al.
Iowa State Press
2121 State Avenue, Ames, IA 50014-8300
0813829984 $24.99 www.amazon.com
Now in an updated and revised third edition, Iowa Past To Present: The People And The Prairie
by
Dorothy Schwieder, Thomas Morain, and Lynn Nielsenis a textbook-style reference and guide to
the
history of the state of Iowa, from the American Indians who were the first people to live there to
pioneers, the toll of the civil war, Iowa farm life, and more. The emphasis of Iowa Past to Present
lies with Iowa history and life before World War I; subsequent events are treated relatively briefly
in
comparison. Collaboratively written by Dorothy Schwieder (Trustee of the Iowa State Historical
Society); Thomas J. Morain (Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for Liberal Arts, Graceland
University, Lamoni, Iowa); and Lynn E. Nielsen (Professor of Education, Department of
Curriculum
& Instruction, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls) Iowa Past To Present is an informative,
fascinating history and enthusiastically recommended students of Iowan history, events, and
personalities.
The Corner
Coy Barefoot
Howell Press
1713-2D Allied Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903
157427113X $39.95 howellpress.com
The Corner: A History Of Student Life At The University Of Virginia is a nostalgic coffee table
book filled from cover to cover with black-and-white photographs that capture the essence of
living
at the University of Virginia and student's interaction with the social center called "The Corner"
throughout the decades. Individual chapters and a memorable text cover decades from the 1800s
through the 1990s. Anecdotes, history, strife, political change, and student consumption of
alcohol
are all discussed at length in this unique, engaging, memorable, picturesque and historical
account.
Maria Von Blucher's Corpus Christi
Bruce S. Cheeseman, editor
Texas A&M University Press
4354 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843
158544135X $29.95 1-800-826-8911
Adroitly edited by Texas historian Bruce S. Cheeseman, Maria Von Blucher's Corpus Christi:
Letters From The South Texas Frontier, 1849-1879 presents the correspondence by a young
German-American pioneer who made a new life in Texas with her husband. Here portrayed are
first
person accounts of weathering Indian raids, droughts, the American Civil War, and the
development
of a town that her descendants would help evolve into a great city. A touching, personal narrative
that takes the reader deep into the joys, frustrations, tribulations, and triumphs of pioneer life,
Maria
von Blucher's Corpus Christi is a superbly presented and highly recommended contribution to
Pioneer Studies and Texas History supplemental reading lists and reference collections.
The Amish In The American Imagination
David Weaver-Zercher
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218
0801866812 $39.95 jhupbooks.com
The Amish In The American Imagination by David Weaver-Zercher (Assistant Professor of
American Religious History, Messiah College) is a fascinating Anabaptist study of how American
twentieth-century culture perceives and interacts with America's Amish population and culture.
The
repercussions that Amish songs and Amish themed movies arising from the broader American
popular culture have had upon Amish people, and vice versa, are discussed at length in this sober,
thoughtful, scholarly, and carefully researched presentation. The Amish In The American
Imagination is a highly recommended and original contribution to American Religious History
Studies, American Popular Culture Studies, and 20th Century Amish Cultural Studies
supplemental
reading lists and academic reference collections.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Sacred Passage
Margaret Coberly, Ph.D., RN
Shambhala
300 Massachusetts Ave Boston MA 02115
1-57062-850-5 $21.95 www.amazon.com
This survey of providing fearless, compassionate care for the dying reflects the author's work as
an
emergency room RN and her own brother's diagnosis of terminal cancer, which led to her search
through Eastern teachings for spiritual wisdom and insights. The Western fear of death generates
denial and isolation; Tibetan Buddhism focuses on the nature of death, and Sacred Passage
illustrates two practical applications of the philosophy for the dying and their caretakers.
Stages Of Meditation
The Dalai Lama
Snow Lion Publications
P.O. Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
1559390697 $22.95 snowlionpub.com
Stages Of Meditation is a extensive commentary written by the venerable Dalai Lama upon the
middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalashila; a translation of this section is included. The
text and the Dalai Lama's wisdom offer insight into understanding all Buddhist scriptures, and
covering such matters as how to embrace kindness and live, know calmness, and achieve insight.
A
"must-read" for followers of the Dalai Lama and an unquestionably worthy addition to Buddhist
studies reading lists and reference collections.
Wake Up To Your Life
Ken McLeod
HarperSanFrancisco
353 Sacramento Street, #500, San Francisco CA 94111-3653
0062516817 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Buddhist teacher and lecturer McLeod here provides a practical guide to applying and using the
practices of Buddhism in everyday life. Wake Up To Your Life isn't another distillation of Eastern
ways, but an adaptation of Buddhist belief to American ways of living: this is the first to
deconstruct
Buddhism for a Western audience using stories and examples to get the point across.
The Biography Shelf
A Man Of The Twentieth Century
Warren V. Keller
Author's Castle
P.O. Box 1044, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
www.authorsden.com/rosemarieskaine
0967224004 $14.94 1-319-266-8163
A Man Of The Twentieth Century: Recollections Of Warren V. Keller, A Nebraskan is the
personal
and engaging autobiographical account of an American who lived from 1900 to 1999, and saw the
profound changes that swept across the generations. His stories, memories, trials, endurance,
anecdotal observations, and age-seasoned wisdom are all set forth (as told to his daughter
Rosemarie Keller Skaine and her husband James C. Skaine) in a decade-spanning, highly
recommended presentation of one man's centenary life experiences.
Jack O'Connor
Robert Anderson
Safari Press, Inc.
15621 Chemical Lane, Bldg. B, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
1571572546 $34.95 1-800-451-4788
Jack O'Connor: The Legendary Life Of America's Greatest Gunwriter is the definitive biography
of
one of twentieth century North America's premier sportsmen, big-game hunters, and gun experts.
Biographer Robert Anderson drew upon information provided from interviews with O'Connor's
family and friends, as well as O'Connor's own papers, photos, and correspondences. The
O'Connor
papers from Washington State University were to prove invaluable in presenting a complete
portrait of a man who had a great zest for love, despite a concurrent ability to be egotistically and
occasionally mean spirited. A superb record of O'Connor's achievements as a hunter, the reader
will
learn about the early years of hardship in Arizona, the personal family tragedy of losing a son, the
post-World War II "glory years" when O'Connor hunted tiger in India, sheep in Iran, buffalo in
Tanganyika, and encounters with the ruling class of foreign land, and the corporate moguls of
hunting and firearms industries. All of which gave O'Connor a special prestige to the point where
his
writings could spell success or failure for products and armaments marketed for the sportsman
hunter. If you've ever read one of his columns or experienced the thrill of a big game hunt, you
will
want to read Jack O'Connor!
Madam Millie
Max Evans
University of New Mexico Press
3721 Spirit Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-5631
0-8263-2782-6 $23.95 1-800-249-7737
Mildred Cusey was a madam, an entrepreneur, and a survivor: Max Evans's superbly written
biography, Mildred Cusey, tells of an orphan and waitress who rose from prostitute to bordello
owner, in the process charting the rise and influence of bordellos from Silver City to Ketchikan.
Madam Millie is an intriguing biographical history.
Screaming At A Wall
Greg Everett
Grundle Ink Publications
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
P.O. Box 231, Chico, CA 95927
0970815255 $13.00 grundleink.com
Greg Everett's Screaming At A Wall is a dark and intensely personal memoir of sex, drugs,
rock-and-roll, and offers today's readings uncanny insights into the out-of-control aspect of the
so-called "90s youth culture". From stealing a key as a middle school prank, to using cocaine for
recreation, and flipping through a string of girlfriends, Screaming At A Wall is a remarkably
candid
account of Everett's blind obsessions with breaking the rules. Screaming At A Wall is a disturbing
yet compelling account, and as difficult to look away from as a house on fire or a twenty car
pileup
on the freeway.
George Washington
Frank E. Grizzard, Jr.
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
1576070824 $55.00 1-800-368-6868
Painstakingly compiled by Frank E. Grizzard, Jr. (Senior Associate Editor at the Papers of
George
Washington Editorial Project at the University of Virginia) George Washington: A Biographical
Companion is a seminal and comprehensive reference. Written as a detailed supplement to
straightforward biographies of America's first President, this impressive compendium contains
numerous entries arranged in alphabetical order of the people places, and things that were
important
in Washington's life and times. Each entry presents a careful assessment of facts and history, and
how they related to George Washington himself. George Washington: A Biographical Companion
is
first-rate, strongly recommended supplement to academic and community library American
History
reference collections.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Great Quotations On Religious Freedom
Albert Menendez & Edd Doerr, Editors
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
1573929417 $18.00 1-800-421-0351
This collection of memorable quotes on religious freedoms covers centuries of thought and a
range
of sources, revealing a wealth of statements by men and women from philosophers and religious
leaders to presidents and statesmen. These quotes cover some of the basic dilemmas of church
and
state, from civil religion and school prayer to blue laws and abortion rights. A fine gathering of
insights.
The Song Of Songs
Dianne Bergant, C.S.A.
The Liturgical Press
Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
0814650694 $29.95 www.litpress.org
Deftly edited by David W. Cotter, The Song Of Songs: Studies In Hebrew Narrative & Poetry by
Dianne Bergant (Professor of Biblical Studies and Director of the Joint Doctor of Ministry
Program,
Catholic Theological Union) is an exhaustive and meticulous analysis of the Song of Songs,
viewing
it as a selection of poems in celebration mutual love. Special attention is paid to the careful matter
of
translating the poetic verse from Hebrew, and the cultural context of the poetry. The Song Of
Songs
is strongly recommended as an invaluable, serious, college-level analysis for scholars of Biblical
Studies in general, and Hebrew narrative and poetry in particular.
Popes And Politics
Justus George Lawler
Continuum International
370 Lexington Ave., NY, NY 10017
0826413854 $24.95 continuumbooks.com
Popes And Politics: Reform, Resentment, And The Holocaust by educator and papal expert
Justus
George Lawler is a meticulous, scholarly accounting that responds to many previous published
works about the Vatican and the papacy, including those written by James Carroll, John Cornwell,
Garry Wills, Susan Zuccotti and more. A brilliant, intense, and persuasively argued study, Popes
and
Politics covers a range of critical topics, including a thorough re-assessment of Pope Pius XII, the
incorporation of Shoah into Catholicism, debate over German and Israeli "revisionist histories"
and
more. Popes And Politics is high recommended as an inherently engaging and informative study,
and
a seminal contribution to Papal Studies and Holocaust Studies supplemental reading lists and
academic reference collections.
No Greater Love
Mother Teresa
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-57731-201-5 $14.00 www.amazon.com
Now in paperwork is this classic collection of the spiritual wisdom of Mother Teresa, a fine
collection of her teachings which reveals her insights on love, prayer, service and poverty. All
religions will find No Greater Love to be a moving testimony to Mother Teresa's dedication and
work.
Ark Of The Covenant
Kelly D. Alexander, Jr.
University Press of America
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
076182197X $28.00 1-800-462-6420
Ark Of The Covenant: Simplified Information For Lay-Persons by Kelly D. Alexander, Jr. is a
straightforward presentation of the history of the revered religious artifact known as the Ark of
the
Covenant, from its origin, up through its disappearance, and offering the latest conjecture as to
where the Ark might be today. Written in plain language for non-specialist general readers of all
backgrounds, Ark Of The Covenant is an erudite account of Ark through the centuries. A superb
history and highly recommended for religious studies supplemental reading lists and Biblical
History
reference shelves.
The Artbook Shelf
Fired By Ideals
Suzanne Baizerman, et al.
Pomegranate Communications
Box 6099, Rohnert Park, CA 94927
0764913999 $30.00 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively presented by Suzanne Raizerman (Imogene Gieling Curator of Crafts and
Decorative
Arts, Oakland Museum, California), Lynn Downey (History, Levi Strauss and Company); and
John
Taki (California College of Arts and Crafts and President, Leslie Ceramic Supply Company,
Berkeley, California) Fired By Ideals: Arequipa Pottery And The Arts & Crafts Movement is a
truly
impressive, 136 page artbook showcasing a unique selection of historical ceramic pottery
sculpture.
In 1911, after the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco triggered a tuberculosis epidemic, a special
treatment center called the Arequipa Sanatorium was founded for working women afflicted by the
disease. Pottery became daily practice, both as an outlet for creativity/healing and to create
marketable wares. The most amazing samples of this fine pottery are displayed in full color in
Fired
By Ideals, along with descriptive captions and a narrated history of the Sanatorium that created
them. A fascinating catalogue filled with thoughtful and meaningful wares, Fired By Ideals is a
unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and
community library arts and crafts reference collections.
P. Buckley Moss
Peter Rippe
Landauer Books
12251 Maffitt Road, Cumming, IA 50061
0964687097 $50.00 www.amazon.com
P. Buckley Moss: Painting The Joy Of The Soul is a simply gorgeous, coffee table artbook
showcasing the vibrant, avant-garde work of the prolific, in-demand, and world-renowned female
artist P. Buckley Moss. Eye-opening color photographs of her singular and emotional work
alongside an extensive biography and commentary make P. Buckley Moss: Painting The Joy Of
The
Soul a true celebration of art, heartily recommended to academic and community art history
collections, and a sheer joy to read and savor.
Personal Styles In Early Cycladic Sculpture
Pat Getz-Gentle
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
0299172007 $45.00 1-800-621-2736
Pat Getz-Gentle draws upon thirty-five years of meticulous scholarship and research in Personal
Styles In Early Cycladic Sculpture, the latest contribution to the outstanding University of
Wisconsin
Press series, "Wisconsin Studies in Classics" Here presented is a 185-page definitive work on
Cycladic sculpture provides a wealth of new material and fresh insights into a artistic tradition
which
is rooted in the Neolithic period spanning the third millennium B.C. The reader is treated to a an
informative and challenging review of this tradition of artistic express as Personal Styles In Early
Cycladic Sculpture gives special emphasis on the stages leading to the reclining figure with folded
arms that is the unique and quintessential icon of the early Bronze age culture at the center of the
Aegean. Personal Styles In Early Cycladic Sculpture also focuses on the discernibly unique styles
of
fifteen specific carvers. By introducing little-known pieces attributable to these sculptors, Pat
Getz-Gentle superbly illuminates various phases of their artistic development. Personal Styles In
Early Cycladic Sculpture is enhanced with a special chapter by European art history and lecturer
Jack de Vries, a profusion of photos and drawings illustrating 212 different works of Cycladic
sculpture. Personal Styles In Early Cycladic Sculpture is an impressive, seminal, accessible,
original
body of work that will prove to be an invaluable addition to Art History Studies in general, and
Hellenic Sculpture Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections in
particular.
The Elements Of Design
Loan Oei & Cecile De Kegel
Thames & Hudson
500 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10110
0500283397 $24.95 www.amazon.com
The Elements Of Design: Rediscovering Colors, Textures, Forms And Shapes is a joint-project by
Amsterdam exhibitions curator Loan Oei and Antwerp based Decile De Kegel, a graduate in
textile
design and weaving expert. The heart of Elements Of Design lies not in words, for it contains
precious few of those, but rather in the stunning, full-color, full-page photographs that fill it cover
to
cover. Each photograph presents a different, majestic juxtaposition of colors, shapes, patterns,
and
fascinating medleys in this inspirational book created specifically to motivate artists and designers
everywhere. An amazing treat for the eyes and especially recommended for personal and
professional fabric-based art and needlecraft reference collections, The Elements Of Design is a
beautiful and varied book sure to open one's eyes to brand new possibilities for artistic
creation.
The International Studies
Shelf
Making Sense Of The Troubles
David McKittrick & David McVea
New Amsterdam Books
c/o Ivan R. Dee, Publisher
1332 North Halsted St., Chicago, 60622
1561310700 $27.50 www.amazon.com
Making Sense Of The Troubles: The Story Of The Conflict In Northern Ireland by prize winning
journalist David McKittrick and Northern Ireland political expert David McVea is a
well-researched,
insightful, highly accessible account of what really happened and why in the turmoil of Northern
Ireland's history, especially during the last century. A mediated, sober, straightforward analysis,
Making Sense Of The Troubles espouses hope that the violence in Northern Ireland will continue
its
recent decline yet cautions against tension, economic woes and other factors that exacerbate
hostility. A meaningful book featuring a detailed chronology as well as a glossary and index,
Making
Sense Of The Troubles is highly recommended for the non-specialist general reader who seeks to
better understand the politically charged and confrontational events in Northern Ireland
throughout
the decades of the twentieth century.
Bombs Over Baghdad
Ron Weiss
Dorrance Publishing
643 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
0-8059-5552-6 $17.00 1-800-788-7654
The author worked in the Middle East for over eight years for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces,
supporting their role in the Gulf War. Bombs Over Baghdad blends his research and personal
insights, describing how the Western/Arab coalition of almost thirty nations contributed to the
force
which drove the Iraquis out of Kuwait. Depth blends with personal insights.
On Globalization
George Soros
Public Affairs
250 W. 57th St. #1321, NY, NY 10107
1586481258 $20.00 www.amazon.com
Globalization developments of international institutions have not kept pace with the development
of
global financial markets and political structure. In Globalization, George Soros maintains markets
are amoral but still require distinctions between right and wrong: his insights on the operations of
the World Trade Organization and ideas of an incentives-based system for the provision of public
goods will intrigue college-level students of social and political history.
Managing Policy Reform
Derick Brinkerhoff & Benjamin Crosby
Kumarian Press
1294 Blue Hills Ave Bloomfield CT 06002
1565491424 $25.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively written by social scientist Derick W. Brinkerhoff and Management Systems
International director Benjamin L. Crosby, Managing Policy Reform: Concepts And Tools For
Decision-Makers In Developing And Transitioning Countries is a diverse and informative work
proffering concepts and tools for policy change and enhancing democratic governments of, by,
and
for the people in developing countries. Individual chapters address such diverse topics as citizen
participation in the process of creating governmental policies, workshops for overseeing policy
reform, conflict resolution, and more. Encompassing broad ideas with meticulous scholarly
analysis,
Managing Policy Reform is recommended to students of international studies as a thoughtful
study
with an laudable motivational purpose to effectively and significantly improve self-directing
governments of nations worldwide -- and the populations they serve.
Blood Of Revolution
Erik Durschmied
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10010
1-55970-607-4 $26.95 1-800-759-0190
Historical texts, eyewitness accounts, and analysis blend in Blood Of Revolution, a survey of a
range
of revolutions and revolts, from the French revolution to those in the Middle East and Cuba. Each
revolution has its own dynamic and cast of characters but all result in betrayal, glory and death. A
fascinating survey of world revolutionary influences.
Exiting The Balkan Thicket
Gary Dempsey, Ed.
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
1930865171 $8.95 1-800-767-1241
Since September 2001 American policymakers have had to reassess their priorities: this reviews
the
West's experiences in Bosnia and Kosovo as a peacekeeping force, recommending how the U.S.
can
promote a more balanced security relationship with its European allies. From peace project
attractions and problems to the state of post-Dayton Bosnia, Exiting The Balkan Thicket is
packed
with insights.
The Journalism Shelf
Al-Jazeera
Mohammed El-Nawawy & Adel Iskandar
Westview Press
5500 Central Ave., Boulder, CO 80301
0813340179 $24.00 westviewpress.com
Collaboratively written by Egyptian born Middle East journalist Mohammed El-Nawawy and
Middle
East media expert Adel Iskandar, Al-Jazeera: How The Free Arab News Network Scooped The
World And Changed The Middle East is a fascinating and informed history. This is a superbly
presented account of Al-Jazeera, a modern, independent, entirely Arab television news network
based in Qatar, which since the September 11 attacks, gained high profile prominence through
daily
exposure on CNN. This is also the compelling story of Al-Jazeera's struggle to keep its
independence as an international news network, beholden to none. Overall, Al-Jazeera is an
engaging, unique, detailed study of the origin of the Al-Jazeera network, its broadcasts, its effect
on
Arab viewers, and its struggle for a free press. Al-Jazeera is very highly recommended for
Journalism Studies and Mideast Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
The Journalist's Craft
Dennis Jackson & John Sweeney, Eds.
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St. #510, NY, NY 10010
1581152221 $19.95 1-800-491-2808
How can writers produce better stories? The Journalist's Craft provides a writing toolbox filled
with
tips, first person insights into nonfiction story writing, guides to narratives and influential works
of
nonfiction, and general surveys of the craft. An important, revealing handbook for any aspiring
writer.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Swift Thoughts
George Zebrowski
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
1930846088 $24.95 www.amazon.com
This new collection presents original stories which focus on the theme of evolving artificial
intelligences and the questions about humanity versus machine which evolve. From the question
of
whether a clone of Adolf Ecihmann will ever show remorse for Nazi history to the rationing of
speech when words begin to take physical form, Evil Thoughts is packed from cover to cover
with
unexpected twists which will delight both seasoned fans and those who are newcomers to
Zebrowski's art.
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Two new titles by familiar, notable authors are top picks. Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint & Dave
Freer's Shadow Of The Lion (0-7434-3523-0, $27.00) is set in 1537 and tells of a Venice where
magic is alive and two vagabond brothers are posed to influence its changes. A monster has been
loosed on the city; and it's up to an unlikely band of individuals to join in defeating the danger.
Eric
Flint and Richard Roach's Forward The Mage (3524-9, $24.00) is fantasy writing at its best: an
artist-swordsman faces an evil sorcerer, arrest, and politics when his artistic ambitions are
rerouted
in a struggle for survival. Both feature fast-paced action and complex, believable settings.
Warrior's Apprentice provides a quality hardcover edition of a title which has been newly edited
by
the author, providing the second book in the Vorkosigan saga and introducing Miles Vorkosigan.
Fans of Lois Bujold's science fiction series who want a fine keepsake edition of a classic need look
no further than this important update/edition.
Far Side Of Nowhere
Nelson Bond
Arkham House
Box 546, Sauk City, WI 53583
0870541803 $34.95 www.amazon.com
Nelson Bond is a wizard at creating bizarre, unusual story lines which excel in the unexpected,
and
his original stories comprising Far Side Of Nowhere, provide some unusual scenarios; from
supernatural forces to wizards and magic. Romances, inventions, intrigue: all the stuff of thrilling
fantasy and ordinary individuals caught in unbelievable worlds comes to life.
Gates Of Sleep
Mercedes Lackey
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0756400600 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Marina has spent her life in an old farmhouse in rural Cornwall with her wealthy parents, growing
up
to be a free thinker in turn-of-the-century England. But she's more than unusual: she and her
parents
have mastered magic and despite all her skills Marina finds there are still mysteries about her
abilities
and life which suddenly come to an unexpected head. Strong characterization in this story.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Robert Metzger's Picoverse (0-441-00899-2, $22.95) is hard to put down: funding is cut for a
cutting-edge fusion power project and Alexandra, Katie, and physicist Jack find themselves using
the
invention for far different purposes than its original design. As they explore a series of altered
sub-universes, a child's unusual abilities seem to lie at the heart of preserving humanity. Alastair
Reynolds' Chasm City (00912-3, $23.95) tells of a doomed utopian settlement on a dangerous
planet. A plague threatens man and machine alike, and security operative Tanner must pursue a
postmortal agent in an effort to prevent chaos. Solid intrigue blends with science fiction in this
thriller.
The Black Studies Shelf
From My People
Daryl Cumber Dance, Editor
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
0393047989 $35.00 1-800-233-4830
400 years of Afro-American folklore are represented in From My People, a fine volume gathering
a
diverse range of tales, from Brer Rabbit and African motifs to proverbs, recipes, and folk songs.
It's
the range of writings which sets From My People apart from competing collections on
Afro-American oral traditions, making for a comprehensive and important title.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Where Do I Go From Here?
Betty Hafner
Lippincott
530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
0781734924 $28.95 www.amazon.com
Nurses and any involved in the medical profession can explore career alternatives within and
beyond
clinical nursing with Hafner's Where Do I Go From Here?, which considers alternatives particular
to
the clinical nurse. From forensic and camp nursing to traveling nursing and alternative health care
practices, Where Do I Go From Here? is packed with intriguing alternatives.
Impact Publications
9104-N Manassas Drive
Manassas Park, Va 20111-5211
These new titles provide business professionals with a wealth of important reference details.
Bernard
Haldane Associates' Best Employment Websites For Professionals (1-57023-176-1, $15.95) lists
search engines, directories, testing sites, advice sites virtually anything a professional needs to
organize a job search. From nonprofit to reference sites, this is packed with solid details. Ron and
Caryl Krannich's Directory Of Websites For International Jobs (179-6, $19.95) lists everything
from
expat communities for global networking to contracting and consulting firms, gateway
employment
sites, and search engines. From locating the job to understanding regional living differences, this is
packed with information. The Krannichs also present 101 Secrets Of Highly Effective Speakers
(178-8, $15.95), which imparts basic secrets to effective public speaking. Learn to control fear,
build
credibility and prepare like a pro with the aid of this business guide.
Becoming A Promotable Woman
Sally B. Jenkins
Oasis Audio
289 South Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2425
1-55678-091-5 $17.99 1-800-323-2500
How can you tell the difference between a dead-end job and one which leads to promotions and
rewards? In Becoming A Promotable Woman, Sally Jenkins deftly narrates her own account on
how
to understand organizational structures and how to use these structures for advancement. An
excellent guide for those aspiring to excel in the business world.
The Independent Medical Transcriptionist
Donna Avila-Weil & Mary Glaccum
Rayve Productions
Box 726, Windsor, CA 95492
1877810525 $39.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated fourth edition, The Independent Medical Transcriptionist: The
Comprehensive Guidebook For Career Success In A Medical Transcription Business is the
definitive
guide to pursuing and achieving success as a professional medical records transcriber. Individual
chapters address the importance of accurate transcription in the ever-growing health care
industry,
the necessary educational credentials, how to build a home-based medical transcription business,
the
ethics of the profession, the nuts-and-bolts of a medical transcription business operation, and
much
more. The Independent Medical Transcriptionist is a solid, accessible, "user friendly" guide and
very
highly recommended to anyone considering or presently employed in this important and
expanding
field of the medical services industry.
The Musicbook Shelf
Reggae & Caribbean Music
Dave Thompson
Backbeat Books
600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
0879306556 $24.95 backbeatbooks.com
Fans of reggae music will find Reggae & Caribbean Music an important listener's guide to reggae
and Caribbean music in general, with essays, biographies, reviews and ratings providing both
history
and assessments of important recordings. An invaluable reference key to understanding the reggae
music world.
Lalo: My Life And Music
Lalo Guerrero & Sherilyn M. Mentes
University of Arizona Press
355 South Euclid, Suite 103, Tucson, AZ 85719
0816522146 $17.95 1-800-426-3797
Lalo's memoir tells of the musical genius who changed the face of Latin music, documenting a
sixty-year period in which Latin music styles and creation saw unparalleled changes. The
first-person
account tells of his life and his involvement in the changing world of Latin music.
The 'Hood Comes First
Murray Forman
Wesleyan University Press
110 Mt. Vernon St, Middletown CT 06459
0819563978 $24.95 wesleyan.edu/wespress
The 'Hood Comes First: Race, Space, And Place In Rap And Hip-Hop by Murray Forman
(Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Northeastern University) is an exhaustive,
college-level study of crucial issues concerning rap and hip-hop music. From regretful
commentary
on the murders of prominent music figures Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. to an analysis of
the
evolution of hip-hop to the interaction of place and personal identity, The 'Hood Comes First is a
very serious, seminal, and ground breaking look at a unique brand of American music and its
social/cultural context.
Jazz Cultures
David Ake
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
0520228898 $18.95 www.amazon.com
In Jazz Cultures, David Ake (Assistant Professor of Music, University of Nevada, Reno) presents
an
informative and engaging history of the only authentically American contribution to world music
--
Jazz. Professor Ake draws upon his expertise as a professional pianist and composer to present an
impressively "reader friendly" historical survey of how jazz musicians and their audiences evolved
an
understanding and appreciation for this unique music which reflected the roots of the Black
American subculture, went on to cross over into the dominant white popular culture, and go on to
eventually achieve a world wide acclaim. Of special interest are Ake's commentaries on the
concept
of a "jazz standard" in the decade of the 1990s and how jazz history has never been a linear
evolvement of musical styles, but a potpourri of disparate (and sometimes conflicting) creations,
compositions, attitudes, performers and performances. Also available in hardcover (0520228871,
$50.00), Jazz Cultures is strongly recommended reading for both students of American Music
History and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the development of this complex
and
original American musical tradition with its sometimes subtle, sometimes profound influences on
20th Century American popular culture.
Close Harmony
James Goff Jr.
University of North Carolina Press
Box 2288, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2288
0807853461 $24.95 1-800-848-6224
Any fan of Southern gospel music would do well to choose Close Harmony as a guide: author
James
Goff provides a rich history of the genre's evolution from its originals in 19th century shape-note
singing to its emergence as a distinct style in a changing music industry. White and black gospel
music trends are explored in the course of this title's solid coverage.
The Railroading Shelf
Rails Under The Mighty Hudson
Brian Cadahy
Fordham University Press
University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458
0-8232-2190-3 $20.00 1-800-247-6553
This story begins in the final years of the 19th century, when the first attempts to build rail tunnels
under the Hudson were ending. Two of the tunnels were built by one company, the other by a
competing railroad company. Brian Cadahy's new edition of Rails Under The Mighty Hudson is
updated with more photos and a new preface and chapter of recent events.
Garden Railroading
Kent Johnson, editor
Kalmbach Publishing
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53187
0890243697 $21.95 www.trains.com
Kalmbach Publishing is the premier publisher of "how to" books for the model railroading
enthusiast. Their latest release, Garden Railroading: Getting Started In The Hobby, is a first-rate
introductory guide to creating lush garden landscapes that incorporate working model railroads.
Gorgeous color photographs fill this impressively detailed compilation that spells out the nuts and
bolts mechanics of planning and building railroad tracks as surely as it covers the proper care of
flowers and greenery. An excellent reference, and simply beautiful to leaf through, Garden
Railroading is strongly recommended reading for model railroading buffs at all levels of expertise
and experience.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
United We Stand!
Richard J. Perry
Collectors Press
P.O. Box 230986, Portland, OR 97281
1888054646 $19.95 1-800-423-1848
United We Stand!: A Visual Journey Of Wartime Patriotism by U.S. Navy veteran and war
memorabilia collector Richard J. Perry is a full-color showcase of collectible memorabilia
originally
crafted to encourage American patriotism during the American involvement in the Second World
War and which ranged from pictures World War II pin-up girls, to pins and buttons, to posters
advertising war bonds. A "reader friendly" descriptive text accessibly explains the history and
purpose of the more unusual items, but the majority of United We Stand! is dedicated to the
photographs of unique memorabilia. Highly recommended for World War II history buffs,
collectors
and dealers, Collectors Press is donating a portion of the profits from the sales of this unique
volume
to the American Red Cross.
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420
Collector Books is a premium publisher of of antiques and collectibles referrence books. Four
new
arrivals will especially delight dedicated collectors. Duck Stamps by L.A. Chappell
(1-57432-265-6,
$9.95) provides an identification and value guide to duck stamps, with full-page large-scaled
photos
of each stamp accompanied by price ranges for new/unsigned/mint variations in quality. The
large-size photos of the stamps makes them simple to identify. Nick & Marilyn Nicholson and Jim
Thomas' Rookwood Pottery (286-9, $24.95) holds an identification and value guide for
bookends,
animal figures, and paperweights alike. Most are in full color and do an excellent job of helping
identify the Rookwood style. The 10th edition of Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual (278-8,
$19.95) tells how to cash in on the modern collectibles market. No color inside, but plenty of
black
and white photos pepper a value guide which includes background history on cookie jars, dolls,
jewelry, dinnerware virtually anything which might be found at a garage sale. Volume 1 of
Russell
Lewis' Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles (277-X, $24.95) supplements excellent close-up color
photos of the lures with photos of ads and plenty of identification details and historical
background.
The result is a reference which will delight the fisherman/collector.
Pyrex
Barbara E. Mauzy
Schiffer Publishing
4880 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA 19310
0764310690 $29.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly expanded second edition featuring an updated price guide, Barbara Mauzy's
Pyrex:
The Unauthorized Collector's Guide continues to be an amazing resource for the dedicated
hobbyist,
collector and dealer. This superbly presented guide is filled from cover to cover with full-color
photographs, careful descriptions, and prices for Pyrex brand ovenware, flameware, technical
glassware, and much more. Pictures of the elegant, modern, sleek and functional cookware
featured
makes Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collector's Guide resemble a sculpture artbook almost as much
as it
is a solid and recommended reference for Pyrex collectors, buyers, and sellers.
Depression Era Glassware
Carl F. Luckey
Krause Publications
700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
087349301X $22.95 www.krause.com
Now in an expanded and fully updated fourth edition, Depression Era Glassware Identification
And
Value Guide, glassware specialist Carl F. Luckey is a straightforward guide enabling the reader to
competently and confidently recognize and fairly price classic works of 1930s glassware artifacts.
While most of the glassware illustrations are in simple black and white, Depression Era Glassware
is
impressively enhanced with an insert section of superb color photography, all combine to present
a
variety of patterns from the era in unmistakable relief. The price guide is extensive and lists price
ranges for individual pieces of varying sizes. Depression Era Glassware is an excellent,
indispensable, authoritative resource for dealers and collectors.
The Theatre/Cinema/Video Shelf
Grammar Wars II
Tom Ready
Meriwether Publishing
Box 7710, Colorado Springs, CO 80933
1566080800 $15.95 1-800-937-5297
Students and aspiring actors of all ages here receive a blend of dramatic improvisations to hone
acting skills and language arts instruction on phonics, storytelling, sentence structure and more.
The
result is a drama-based guide which does more than provide actors with scenes to rehearse: it
strengths English skills.
Video Editing
Steven E. Browne
Focal Press
225 Wildwood Ave. Woburn, MA 01801
0240804023 $34.99 www.focalpress.com
Now in a revised and completely updated fourth edition, Video Editing: A Postproduction Primer
by
Steen E. Browne (Senior Online Editor, New Wave Entertainment) is a very direct and
straightforward "how-to" manual of the basics and the nuances of properly editing videotape.
Individual chapters address creating video effects, random-access editing, audio postproduction,
and
much more, in this comprehensive, strongly recommended guide filled from cover to cover with
tips,
tricks, and techniques appropriate for video editors of all experience and skill levels.
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd, New York NY 10010
$19.95 each 1-800-491-2808
Two fine titles by Robert J. Emery on acting provide interviews with the top directors of modern
times. The Directors: Take One (1-58115-218-3) includes interviews with Spike Lee, Mark
Rydell,
Richard Donner and more. The Directors: Take Two (219-1) includes Arthur Hiller, Rob Reiner,
Alan Pakula and others. Opinions and insights into the world of film and acting make for
fascinating
coverages spiced with filmographies and explanations of modern film techniques.
Theatrical FX Makeup
David Sartor & John Pivovarnick
Heinemann
c/o Reed Elsevier
361 Hanover St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
032500238X $35.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively written by makeup artist David Sartor and writer, actor, director John
Pivovarnick,
Theatrical FX Makeup is a practical, hands-on guide to the art and craft of using makeup to
create
visual effects worthy of professional theater, film, or television productions. From adding fifty
years
to an actor's age to simulating horrific diseases to disguising gender to creating ghastly visages of
the undead, Theatrical FX Makeup is a thorough resource of tips, tricks, and techniques used by
talented makeup artists. Black-and-white photographs as well as a color insert section illustrate
the
uses to which makeup can be put to turn ordinary actors into supernatural beings or horrors from
beyond. The accompanying CD-ROM for Windows or Macintosh contains all the book's
illustrations
in full color with quick and easy access to the appropriate step-by-step makeup directions and a
supply list. Theatrical FX Makeup is a highly recommended addition to personal, professional,
community theater, and Performance Arts Department reference collections.
Smith & Kraus, Inc.
PO Box 127, Lyme, NH 03768
1-800-895-4331
This drama publisher's titles are geared toward young adult actors but reach well into adult
performing audiences, providing fine, basic guides to acting. Louis Scheeder and Shane Ann
Younts'
All The Words On Stage (1575252147, $24.95) provides a pronunciation dictionary for
Shakespeare's plays, with it's A-Z format lending to quick look-ups. John Capecci, et.al.'s 222
Monologues 2 Minutes & Under From Literature (1575252708, $19.95) provides an excellent
audition book for all ages. Classic and contemporary monologues drawn from fiction, essays and
poetry reach from high school into college age levels, sampling modern literature for both famous
and lesser-known works. Both are highly recommended picks.
The Travel Shelf
Croatia
Jeanne Oliver
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden St., Oakland, CA 94607
1864503327 $19.99 lonelyplanet.com
Published by the premier travel guide publisher Lonely Planet, Croatia is a thorough, enjoyable,
and
superbly presented 320-page portable pocket guide to the richness and diversity of a great
European
nation steeped in history, culture, and ancient traditions. Profusely filled with maps,
region-by-region
listings of the best hotels, great touring sites, straightforward orientation material, and much,
much
more, Croatia is a first-class travel guide highly recommended for anyone visiting for reasons of
business or recreation.
Sleep Cheap In New York
Lisa Mullenneaux
The Penington Press
KSB Promotions (publicity)
P.O. Box 829, New York, NY 10009-9998
0970429622 $15.95 1-800-431-1579
Travel writer Lisa Mullenneaux's Sleep Cheap in New York: High-Quality Lodgings at
Rock-Bottom Rates is the definitive guide to staying in one of America's greatest cities while on a
budget. Filled with handy street maps, it covers a wide variety of affordable places to stay from
the
American Dream Hostel to the New York Inn to various YMCA. Each affordable hotel has a
ratings
guide, contact information, and a short, direct description. Sleep Cheap In New York is a core,
essential reference to finding reasonable lodgings. If you are planning a budget-restricted trip to
the
Big Apple, begin your travel planning with a careful, money-saving perusal of Lisa Mullenneaux's
Sleep Cheap In New York!
The Italian Wine Guide
Touring Club of Italy
c/o Advanced Global Distribution
5880 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-9653
8836518036 $24.95 1-800-284-3580
The Italian Wine Guide is a delightful travel guide to the various regional wines and 325 wineries
of
Italy. Virtually every page of this comprehensive and detailed reference features colorful
photographs, maps, lists of amazing facts, and much more. Enhanced with 167 maps and 99
detailed
itineraries (complete with lodgings and restaurants), The Italian Wine Guide is a truly great
reference for wine connoisseurs traveling abroad in the Italian landscape ranging from Tuscany
and
Florence, to Milan, Naples and Venice, as well as the armchair traveler who truly loves learning
about good wines and the places from which they come!
The Science Shelf
Mammoths, Sabertooths, And Hominids
Jordi Agusti & Mauricio Anton
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, NY, NY 10023-7015
0231116403 $39.50 1-800-944-8648
Mammoths, Sabertooths, And Hominids: 65 Million Years Of Mammalian Evolution In Europe
by
Jordi Agusti (Director of the Institut de Paleontologia M. Crusafont, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain)
and Madrid based, scientific illustrator and artist Maurico Anton, is an astounding, informative,
superbly presented tour through the 65 million years of mammalian evolution time-lined from the
wake of the dinosaurs' extinction to the rise of modern Homo Sapiens. Mammoths, Sabertooths,
And Hominids is an intimate, authoritative, scholarly study of the evolution of mammals, deftly
illustrated in black and white with a color insert section that showcases breathtaking art of
prehistoric wildlife, Mammoths, Sabertooths, And Hominids is a fascinating, enjoyable, accessible,
and strongly recommended as a core title for Paleontology Studies reading lists and academic
reference collections.
The Little Book Of Planet Earth
Rolf Meissner
Copernicus Books
37 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003
0387952586 $20.00 copernicusbooks.com
The Little Book Of Planet Earth by meteorologist and geophysicist Rolf Meissner is an amazing
introduction to what scientific research through the past centuries up to the modern day has
learned
about our planet. From the origin of the solar system to plate tectonics to earth's magnetic field
and
much more, chapters teach all about the Earth in straightforward, easy-to-understand language
accessible to lay readers. Highly recommended for readers of all ages, The Little Book Of Planet
Earth is enhanced lack-and-white photographs, diagrams, charts and more help bring to life an
amazing wealth of information.
Digital Biology
Peter J. Bentley
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY NY 10020
0743204476 $25.00 www.amazon.com
How are basic biological discoveries helping fuel the next revolution in computers? Digital
Biology
reveals how the digital world will evolve, based on biological laws. From advances in medical care
as systems change in response to health needs to increased repair and replacement abilities, Digital
Biology considers the future of digital biology with a focus on how computers can evolve
solutions,
rather than designing them from scratch.
The Other Side Of Eden
Hugh Brody
North Point Press
c/o Farrar Straus and Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0865476381 $14.00 www.fsgbooks.com
The Other Side Of Eden: Hunters, Farmers, And The Shaping Of The World by anthropologist
and
documentary filmmaker Hugh Brody is a meticulously researched, superbly presented,
anthropological study that looks closely at the life of hunter-gatherers in prehistory. Comparing
the
hunter-gatherers to farmers, Brody persuasively proposes that it was the farmers and colonizers
who
were the true nomads, whereas the hunter-gatherers adapted a strong attachment and sense of
place
to their lands. The Other Side Of Eden is a simply fascinating, iconoclastic, thought-provoking,
highly recommended study re-examining long-standing anthropological beliefs about the nature of
early human life.
The controversies over genetically altered foods continue and this addresses many questions
regarding the ethics of such food; from a history of altered food's rise around the world to related
issues of world hunger, food sabotage, and political and health debates. A well-rounded survey of
a
host of issues relating to food safety.
The Best That Money Can't Buy
Jacque Fresco
The Venus Project
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
21 Valley Lane, Venus, FL 33960
0964880679 $24.95 www.amazon.com
The Best That Money Can't Buy: Beyond Politics, Poverty, & War by futurist and inventor
Jacque
Fresco is a seminal, ground breaking vision of a grander, more humane future borne of the
advantages of science and technology as well as human concern for the well-being of other people
and the planet. Individual chapters address how to help basic human nature evolve beyond
enlightened self-interest for a better tomorrow in this wondrous, compelling, superbly illustrated,
hope-filled, highly recommended treatise.
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
Atlantis And The Power System Of The Gods
David H. Childress & Bill Clendenon
Adventures Unlimited Press
One Adventure Place, Kempton, IL 60946
http://www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com
0932813968 $15.95 1-815-253-6390
Atlantis And The Power System Of The Gods: Mercury Vortex Generators And The Power
System
Of Atlantis is an articulate, detailed, hard-hitting metaphysical study and a very welcome
contribution to Atlantean Studies. Part I is reprint in its entirety of the hard-to-find 1990 book
"Mercury: UFO Messenger of the Gods" by Bill Clenendon, a fascinating, impressive look at
ancient
flying vehicles. Part II, by David Hatcher Childress, cogently addresses in depth the theories that
the
ancient civilization of Atlantis used broadcasting power from gigantic towers of crystal.
Connections
between Atlantis, Egypt, and Ethiopia are drawn in this fascinating, iconoclastic hypothesis of a
power that transcends centuries and predates the era of western science.
Tibetan Tantric Charms And Amulets
Nik Douglas
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
0486422100 $24.95 doverpublications.com
An oversized presentation discusses the range of gods, saints, demons and protectors associated
with Tibetan tantric Buddhism. Prints are reproduced from original Tibetan woodblocks and
provide
illustration of secret protective formulae and charms. Accompanying explanation provides the
historic, religious and artistic background explanations for these charms.
Red Wheel/Weiser
368 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
1-800-423-7087 www.amazon.com
John Bonner's Qabalah (1578632110, $19.95) explores a metaphysical philosophy which began as
a
mystical interpretation of Jewish scriptural texts and evolved into a theosophy which answers
questions about the nature of God. Qabalah's symbolism and mysticism is related in this survey of
magical, astrological and tarot correspondences. Patrinella Cooper's Gypsy Magic (1578632617,
$16.95) gathers Romany secrets for health and magic, from charms for attracting good luck and
protections against curses to fortune-telling and working with the tarot. Its Romany foundations
provide an excellent basis for exploring an old art. Sandy Robertson's Illustrated Beast
(1578632587, $21.95) presents an Aleister Crowley scrapbook of lore, gathered from Robertson's
personal collection. Opening with a short biographical sketch, this includes photos, excerpts from
Crowley's writings, and scandals and insights. Essential for any Crowley reader. Marilyn Daniel's
Kitchen Witchery (1578631890, $24.95) presents a home companion to wicca, with a recipe book
for oils, unguents, incense, and food and drink related to wiccan craft. Access to a good herb
shop
will be a most for successful utilization of this guide.Sally Griffyn's Wiccan Wisdomkeepers
(1578632679, $24.95) presents a collection of modern witches' views on environmentalism,
feminism, and wiccan topics. From Starhawk's political activist wiccan beliefs to families
immersed
in wiccan systems, this is packed with enlightening, diverse interviews and fine color photos.
Llewellyn Publications
Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
www.llewellyn.com
These excellent new guides provide strong insights into magical celebrations and mysticism.
Amber
and Azrael Arynnk's Heart Of Tarot (1567180086, $14.95) isn't just another book on how to
interpret the cards: it provides a different way of doing tarot readings which sets aside
memorizing
card meanings in favor of using an intuitive technique to plumb the subconscious. A dose of
psychological is added to examples of readings and interpretative styles. Anna Franklin's
Midsummer
(15671800525, $14.95) provides a review of legends and magic surrounding midsummer
celebrations and seasonal rituals. From herb craft to divination techniques, this is filled with ideas
for
celebrations. Richard Webster's Pendulum Magic For Beginners (15671801920, $12.95) shows
how
to use a pendulum for magic, self-improvement and psychic development. From communicating
with
one's subconscious to locating lost objects and using the pendulum in Huna rituals, readers will
discover the many possibilities of this tool. Ann Moura's Green Magic (15671801815, $12.95)
provides a comprehensive guide which imparts the basics of how to cast spells, determine a spell's
purposes, and understand the special psychology of the Green tradition in magic.Mary Greer's
Complete Book Of Tarot Reversals (1567182852, $14.95) tells what to do with the reversed
cards
of a tarot deck, providing insights into different methods of interpretation and telling how upright
and reversed interpretations provide new advice and opportunities. Konstantinos' metaphysical
work
Nocturnal Magic (15671801661, $14.95) provides techniques for understanding and working
with
lunar energies, showing how to read minds, discover night secrets, and work with darkness to
create
new understanding. From interpreting symbols to divining by night, plenty of his first-person
insights
are included.
Comes The Awakening
Lia Shapiro
Star Street Press
420 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
0970112858 $23.95 1-800-587-9178
Comes The Awakening: Realizing The Divine Nature Of Who You Are by channeler,
interdimensional contactee, writer, speaker, artist and singer Lia Shapiro is a powerful and
extended
message that the author attributes to the Pleiadian Realm. The core message is that we are all
spiritual beings who contain in our souls the Light of God. Written with compassion, love, and
hope
for the future, Comes The Awakening is a metaphysical revelation to the glory of new possibilities
to
becoming all that one can be. Highly recommended for students of metaphysics and New Age
self-actualization psychology.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Whales And Dolphins In Question
James G. Mead & Joy P. Gold
Smithsonian Institution Press
750 Ninth Street NW, Suite 4300, Washington, DC 20560-0950
1560989556 $55.00 1-800-782-4612
Collaboratively written by James G. Mead (Curator of Marine Mammals, Smithsonian National
Museum of Natural History) and Joy P. Gold (Technical Information Specialist, Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History), Whales And Dolphins In Question: The Smithsonian
Answer
Book is a gorgeously illustrated book filled with beautiful color photography by Flip Nicklin and
showcases fascinating information about wild whales and dolphins. The first section presents basic
facts in question-and-answer format; the second addresses these wondrous creatures species by
species, offering amazing trivia and insight into the natural world. A superb giftbook for dolphin
and
whale enthusiasts, Whales And Dolphins In Questions is strongly recommended for school and
community library wildlife and marine life reference collections.
Extraordinary Pheasants
Stephen Green-Armytage
Harry N. Abrams
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810910071 $24.95 1-800-759-0190
Extraordinary Pheasants by professional photographer Stephen Green-Armytage is a splendid
photographic study of pheasants from peacocks to game hens, as well as an incredible variety of
other species. The superbly presented, closely detailed, impressive, full-color images of these
majestic birds are the highlight of the book. All enhanced with an informative introduction, short,
"reader friendly", descriptive comments concerning each pheasant species helping to round out
this
vibrant avian celebration. Extraordinary Pheasants is very highly recommended for bird fanciers
and
a welcome addition to personal, school, and community library "Pets & Wildlife" reference
collections.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Perfect Cake
Susan G. Purdy
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036
0767905377 $19.95 1-800-726-0600
The Perfect Cake: 150 Cakes For Every Taste & Occasion by baking expert Susan G. Purdy is
quite
simply a definitive, single volume compendium designed to enable the family cook to have a
wealth
of delicious, imaginative, desert choices for any occasion from daily family dining to special
celebratory events. Enhanced with a wealth of "tips, tricks and techniques" for everything from
measuring ingredients to preparing pans for baking, the profusion of cake recipes are grouped into
Butter and Shortening Cakes; Cheesecakes; Sponge and Foam Cakes; Elegant and Special Cakes;
as
well as Filings, Frostings, Icings and Glazes, Sauces and Syrups. Of special interest is the section
on
Decorating Cakes covering special effects, flavorings, and decorative techniques. Before you bake
your next cake, browse through Susan Purdy's The Perfect Cake!
Joy Of Cooking
Irma Rombauer, et.al.
Scribner's
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0684818701 $35.00 1-800-223-2336
The re-appearance of this classic cookbook in quality hardcover re-asserts its ongoing, lasting
importance to any cook; from the avid and serious to those just starting out. Joy Of Cooking
represents the first revision in more than twenty years: chapters have been redone, recipes have
been
modified and re-tested, and ingredients are more thoroughly explained and explored. A 'must'
basic
kitchen primer no home should be without.
From Hardtack To Home Fries
Barbara Haber
The Free Press
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0684842173 $25.00 1-800-223-2336
Barbara Haber has spent years investigating stories of changing ways of cooking meals in
America:
this gathers the best of these insights from the 1840s to modern times, using cookbooks and
menus
from all classes, regions, and eras to explore the changing world of food. From the role of food in
luring adventurers to the undiscovered American west to how cooking kept POWS alive during
World War II, From Hardtack To Home Fries is packed with intriguing history.
The Soul Of Southern Cooking
Kathy Starr
NewSouth Books
PO Box 1588, Montgomery, AL 36102
1588380521 $17.95 1-334-834-3556
The Soul Of Southern Cooking is a wonderful combination of recipes and stories that evoke a
time
when black families had to make-do in the midst of hard times, yet were able to develop and enjoy
a
variety of delicious meals with a culinary tradition popularly referred to as "soul food". From
Homemade Hog Head Souse; Neckbone and Macaroni Stew; Delta Fried Catfish; and Sunday's
Fried Corn; to Boiled Chicken Feet and Legs; Stovetop Roast Beef; Celery Seed Dressing;
Ten-Minute Oven Pecan Brittle; and Mrs. Hunter's Southern Tea Cakes, The Soul Of Southern
Cooking fully lives up to its title and will prove a welcome and unique addition to the family
cookbook collection.
Weber's Art Of The Grill
Jamie Purviance
Chronicle Books
85 Second Street, 6th floor, San Francisco, CA 94105-3441
0811824195 $35.00 1-800-722-6657
Profusely illustrated with the color photography of Tim Turner, and enhanced with an informative
foreword by Mike Kempster, Sr., Weber's Art Of The Grill: Recipes For Outdoor Living by writer
and recipe developer Jamie Purviance is dedicated to offering a wealth of recipes especially
suitable
for use with a Weber grill and the experience of outdoor cooking/dining. From Teriyaki Chicken
Wings; Swordfish Kabobs with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli; and Prime Rib with Texas Dry Rub; to
Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwich; Moroccan Butterflied Leg of Lamb; Caribbean Swordfish Steaks
with Mango Salsa; and Grilled Tuna Nicoise, Weber's Art Of The Grill is a superb resource for
elegant, appetizing, and recommended dining experiences whether in the back yard or on a
camping
vacation.
Cucina Siciliana
Clarissa Hyman
Interlink Publishing Group
46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA 01060
1566564336 $26.95 interlinkbooks.com
Sicilian cuisine reflects a complex and multicultural heritage. Enhanced with the photography of
Peter Cassidy, Cucina Siciliana: Authentic Recipes And Culinary Secrets From Sicily by freelance
food and travel writer Clarissa Huyman showcases 75 dishes that selectively and impressively
reflect
the scope and breath of that culinary heritage. From Baked Haddock Palermo-Style; Sicilian
Orange
Cake; Marinated Tuna with Onions; and Gelo di melone (Watermelon Pudding); to Arancine di
Giovanna Cavasino (Rice Balls); Biscotti al Sesamo (Sesame Seed Cookies); Ricotta Stuffed Bell
Peppers; and Sarde A Beccafico (Stuffed Sardines), Cucina Siciliana is an enthusiastically
recommended addition to personal and professional regional and ethnic cookbook
collections.
Soups And Stews For Slow Cooker,
Stovetop, Oven And Pressure Cooker
Sandra Rudloff
Nitty Gritty/Bristol
Box 1737, San Leandro, CA 94577
1558672699 $8.95 1-800-346-4889
Clear differences between making stove-top, oven-cooked, slow cooker or pressure cooker stews
and soups make it easy for cooks to choose the process which matches their time and ingredients
and the inclusion of recipes makes for quick location of just the right dish.
Joyce LaFray's Underwater Gourmet
Joyce LaFray
Seaside Publishing
PO Box 14441, St. Petersburg, FL 33733
0942084551 $14.95 1-888-352-2665
A superbly presented specialty cookbook, Joyce Lafray's Underwater Gourmet showcases an
"underwater" culinary tour of Florida seafood delights. From Dominique's Simmered Fresh Tuna;
Shrimp Suzanne with Dill; Key West Crab Cannelloni; and Miami Beach Spicy Ceviche; to Fried
Alligator; Drunken Fish Casserole; Brothers' Cold Avocado Crab Soup; and Escargots Emile,
Joyce
Lafray's Underwater Gourmet is a compendium of wonderful recipes that would grace any table
and
provide wonderful elements for meal planning in celebration of any occasion.
Mesquite Country
Hidalgo County Historical Museum
The Wimmer Companies, Inc.
4650 Shelby Air Dr., Memphis TN 38118
1888594004 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Mesquite Country showcases the Hispanic/American culinary heritages that mark the cultural
diversity, traditions, and recipes of the southern region of Texas. Of special interest to food
enthusiasts is the introductory section on "Cooking with Native Plants" and the historical
vignettes
scattered throughout this superbly presented volume of traditional and regional dishes. From
Fresh
Rio Red Grapefruit Cake; Lou Tower's Buttermilk Pralines; Spanish Salad; and Chicken in
Enchilada Sauce; to Mesquite Grilled Redfish; Venison Chili; Pure and Simple Authentic
Guacamole; and Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), Mesquite Country will prove a welcome
and
prized addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
Adirondack Cuisine
Armand C. Vanderstigchel
Robert E. Birkel, Jr.
Berkshire House Publishers
480 Pleasant St., Suite 5, Lee, MA 01238
1581570562 $24.95 1-800-321-8526
An impressive compendium of superb recipes, Adirondack Cuisine is enhanced with wonderful
color
photography showcasing some of the finished dishes, as well b/w illustrations of the countryside
that
inspired them. From Wild Buckwheat Honey-Roasted Chicken with Apple & Shiitake Mushroom
Stuffing; Thendara Pepper-Crusted Filet with Cognac-Merlot Sauce; High Peaks Chamboard &
Blackberry Mousse; and Redskin Irish Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Asparagus & Corned
Beef
Morsels; to Trappers Pan-Seared Steak over Russet Potato & Lobster Hash with Lobster
Claw-Scallion Butter; Royal Blackberry Scones with Ruby Port-Plum Butter;
Mascarpone-Stuffed
Poached Pears; and Grilled Breast of Duck with Maple & Currant Demi-Glaze, Adirondack
Cuisine
showcases a mouth-watering wealth of wonderful recipes that would satisfy any appetite and
please
any palate.
Meals On The Move
Holly Clegg
The Wimmer Companies, Inc.
4650 Shelby Air Dr., Memphis, TN 38118
0961088869 $19.95 1-800-794-9806
Meals On The Move: Rush Hour Recipes offers delightful, nutritious, and "kitchen friendly"
recipes
for quick to prepare recipes that will satisfy any appetite and please any palate. Enhanced with
information on Nutritional Analysis and Diabetic Exchanges (drawn from the American Institute
for
Cancer Research); "Healthier Approach"; Food Facts; a Mix & Match Menu Planner; and a Tips
and
Tricks Section; Meals On The Move with its comb-style binding (allowing for the cookbook to
lay
flat upon the counter) is truly impressive. From Strawberry Bread; Broccoli and Cauliflower
Salad;
Glazed Salmon with Cantaloupe Salsa; and Stuffed Potatoes Primavera; to Asparagus with
Lemon
Caper Vinaigrette; Triple Corn Pudding; Mexican Layered Dip; and Banana Pie with Chocolate
Glaze, Meals On The Move is an ideal cookbook choice for nutrition conscious kitchen cooks
with
time constraints.
Cooking By The Boot Straps
Junior Welfare League of Enid, Oklahoma
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960934014 $21.95 www.frpbooks.com
Enhanced with a thoroughly "user friendly" index, Cooking By The Boot Straps is a "must" for
the
cookbook collection of anyone with a taste for the regional cuisine of the American west and
offers
a very special Oklahoma approach to the dining experience. From Chunky Artichoke Salsa with
Pita
Chips; Amaretto Freeze; Fiesta Corn Bread Salad; and Chicken Enchiladas; to Oklahoma Baked
Beans; Buttery Walnut Stuffing; Wheat Germ Onion Quiche; and Oklahoma Grits, Cooking By
The
Boot Straps is a welcome and highly recommended addition to regional cookbook
collections.
A Pinch Of Salt Lake
The Junior League Of Salt Lake City, Inc.
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0961697202 $19.95 www.frpbooks.com
A Pinch Of Salt Lake is an impressive and diverse compilation of easy-to-prepare recipes for
beverages, hors d'oeuvres, brunches, breads, soups, stews, salads, vegetable and side dishes,
seafood, poultry, meats, desserts, pies, cookies, and cakes. From Bacon-Wrapped Scallops;
Cucumber Sandwich Canapes; Onion Corn Bread; and Cold Tortellini Salad; to Sweet Fried
Corn;
Fusilli with Shrimp and Roasted Peppers; Poached Chicken Breasts in Tarragon; and Raspberry
Walnut Torte, A Pinch Of Salt Lake will soon become a family kitchen favorite. An extensive
index
is provided which will ably assist in planning meals appropriate and suitable for all occasions and
circumstances.
Necessities And Temptations
The Junior League of Austin
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960590617 $19.95 www.frpbooks.com
Compiled by the collaborative efforts of The Junior League of Austin, Necessities And
Temptations
offers some 600 recipes designed to be "kitchen friendly" regardless of the family cook's level of
culinary experience or expertise. Enhanced with a 45 page section of "Basics", Necessities And
Temptations offers solid "how to" information on such basic issues as measuring, serving,
substitutions, storing, freezing, herbs and spices, as well as a glossary of cooking terms. From
Crunchy German Sandwiches; Flemish Beef Ragout; Crab with Gruyere Sauce; and Rich Sweet
Potato Pudding; to Molasses Rye Bread; Butterscotch Custard Pie; Holiday Cranberry Jam; and
Instant Russian Tea, Necessities And Temptations is a superbly presented compendium and meal
planning reference for any and all occasions.
Dickie Brennan's Palace Cafe: The Flavor Of New Orleans showcases more than 170 recipes
enhanced with a wealth of culinary tips as well as anecdotal stories from the "first family of
Creole"
and insights into the Palace Cafe, one of New Orleans finest and most popular restaurants.
Featuring
complete menus, the "user friendly" recipes range from Milk Punch; Pork Grillades with Andouille
Goat Cheese; Crabmeat Cheesecake with Pecan Crust; and Shrimp Remoulade; to Oyster and
Eggplant Soup; Ponchatoula Strawberry and Spinach Salad; Grilled Rib-Eye with Roasted New
Potato Port Salut Hash; and White Chocolate Creme Brulee, Dickie Brennan's Palace Cafe is a
superbly presented volume enhanced with occasional full color culinary photography and would
grace any dedicated gourmet's cookbook collection.
The Whole Foods Diabetic Cookbook
Patricia Stevenson & Michael Cook
Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
157067129X $12.95 1-800-695-2241
Enhanced with information on diabetes and nutrition by Patricia Berton, The Whole Foods
Diabetic
Cookbook by Patricia Stevenson and Michael Cook offers an imaginative and diabetically sound
approach to using whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruit in a culinary wealthy of meat-free
recipes, each designed to help control diabetes naturally. The reader is provided with an
informative
overview of diabetes and how to control diabetes through diet and exercise, along with an
invaluable
section on meeting the nutrient needs of the diabetic including fiber in the diet, counting calories,
carbs, protein and fat, as the vegetarian diet with respect to minerals and vitamins. Of special
interest
is the information provided on exchange lists for meal planning, as well as cooking and shopping
tips. The delicious, palate pleasing, appetite satisfying recipes range from Strawberry Muffins;
Tofu
Potato Salad; and Vegetable Fried Rice; to Falafel; Broccoli-Mushroom Casserole; and Apple-Oat
Drop Cookies. The Whole Foods Diabetic Cookbook is a strongly recommended addition to the
cookbook collection for diabetics.
The Executive Chef's
Arthritis Cookbook & Health Guide
Prentiss Carl Haupt & James McKoy
Arthritis Cookbook Corporation
P.O. Box 880130, Pukalani, HI 96768
0970083327 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Expertly written by Certified Executive Chef Prentiss Carl Haupt and Rheumatologist specialist
James McKoy, M.D., The Executive Chef's Arthritis Cookbook & Health Guide is more than just
another cookbook of mouth-watering recipes with clearly listed nutritional content. It is also
enhanced from cover to cover with tips for an arthritis-friendly diet and lifestyle, up-to-date
therapies, and more. From Broccoli soup with Diced Chicken; Stuffed Papayas or Avocados; and
Oven Roasted Potatoes in Garlic Oil and Fresh Basil; to Yellow Beans with Nuts and Garlic
Chives;
Spinach and Romaine Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing; and Six Fruit Salad Maui Style,
The
Executive Chef's Arthritis Cookbook & Health Guide is a broad-ranging, highly recommended
cookbook that embraces diverse approaches to good eating, wellness, and relief from arthritis
suffering.
Eating Well Through Cancer
Holly Clegg & Gerald Miletello, M.D.
The Wimmer Companies, Inc.
4650 Shelby Air Dr., Memphis, TN 38118
0961088877 $19.95 1-800-794-9806
Maintaining an adequate caloric intake for cancer patients is always problematic. Food is a
medicine
for the body as well as for the spirit. A truly impressive specialty cookbook, Eating Well Through
Cancer offers more than two hundred recipes designed to ease the side effects of chemotherapy.
Enhanced with menus, caregiver ideas, nutritional analysis, diabetic exchanges, culinary medical
tips,
food lists, and post treatment recipes, Eating Well Through Cancer should be a part of every
family's
cookbook shelf where a loved one is fighting against cancer both during and after treatment.
The Fibromyalgia Cookbook
Shelley Ann Smith
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
1581822707 $14.95 1-888-439-2665
Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder that causes pain, tenderness, fatigue, insomnia,
memory and concentration difficulties, and gastrointestinal complaints for thousands and
thousands
of Americans every year. Diet is an important aspect of Fibromyalgia treatment for symptomatic
relief. Pharmacy Technician and fibromyalgia sufferer Shelley Ann Smith has developed The
Fibromyalgia Cookbook that showcases more than 120 easy-to-prepare and appetite satisfying
recipes specifically suited to the needs of men and women afflicted with fibromyalgia. The
Fibromyalgia Cookbook is also enhanced with an informative foreword regarding fibromyalgia
dining and a glossary. From Lentil Soup; Tomato and Sweet Pepper Salad; Lemon Parsley
Turnips;
and Poppy Seed Mustard Baked Chicken; to Edwina's Baked Salmon; Fresh Strawberries with
Toasted Coconut; Great Northern Bean Dip; and Spelt Bread, The Fibromyalgia Cookbook offers
mealtime selections that would grace any dining occasion, formal or informal.
The Islamic Studies Shelf
Islam, Christianity, And The West
Rollin Armour, Sr.
Orbis Books
P.O. Box 308, Maryland, NY 10545-0308
1570754071 $25.00 maryknoll.com
Islam, Christianity, And The West: A Troubled History by Rollin Armour (Professor Emeritus in
the
Christianity Department, Mercer University) is a very thorough presentation of the interaction
between the religions of Islam and Christianity, and the peoples who practice them, from the
inception of Islam, conflicts through the centuries, and including the modern-day tragedy of the
September 11 attacks. A straightforward, unbiased, and factual account with individual chapters
covering such diverse matter as the origin and toll of the Crusades, the impact of Zionism, and the
dilemma facing Israel today, Islam, Christianity And The West is a very highly recommended
sourcebook for anyone who wants to better understand the history behind current events and
international politics.
Islam And Democracy
Fatema Mernissi
Perseus Publishing
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
0738207454 $18.00 1-800-242-7737
Will democracy ever be possible in the volatile Arab world, and can human rights be respected
under
fundamentalist rules? Islamic scholar Mernissi examines fundamentalist thinking in the Middle
East,
considering how those on opposing sides use the same sacred texts and those who use them for
violence, and providing keys to understanding Muslim and Western perceptions.
The Literary Shelf
A Golden Anniversary Bibliography Of Edgar Rice Burroughs
Dr. Henry Hardy Heins
Donald M. Grant, Publisher
P.O. Box 187, Hampton Falls, NH 03844
1880418517 $100.00 1-603-778-7191
First published in 1964 and long a very expensive and out-of-print collector's item, A Golden
Anniversary Bibliography Of Edgar Rice Burroughs compiled by Henry Heins has been newly
released in a second edition featuring a new 2001 Postscript by Heins. This seminal and invaluable
work lists in minute detail virtually all of Burroughs stories in published in books and magazines;
as
well as a comprehensive selection of Burroughs' book announcements as they appeared in
Publishers
Weekly; photographs of the Burroughs family never before published; a foreword by Burroughs'
son
Hurlburt Burroughs; and a great deal more. A Golden Anniversary Of Bibliography Of Edgar
Rice
Burroughs is a "must" for the fans of this renowned creator of the Tarzan novels, and will serve to
inform them of the many other great and memorable stories by this renowned author whose
fantasies, mysteries, romances, and adventure stories had such a profound and lasting impact on
20th Century American popular culture.
Writing With Elbow
Pat Belanoff, et al.
Utah State University Press
7800 Old Main Hill, 1151 E. 700 N., Logan, UT 84322-7800
0874214300 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively edited by Pat Belanoff, Marcia Dickson, Sheryl I. Fontaine, and Charles Moran,
Writing With Elbow is an erudite and informative body of literary criticism specifically examining
the
life, work, and literary legacy of author Peter Elbow's . A variety of superbly crafted and insightful
essays by a number of distinguished critics carefully and meticulously survey Peter Elbow's
postmodern politics, the influence Michael Polanyi has had on Elbow's work, Elbow's use of
personal voice and physical rhetoric, and much more. A stand-apart volume of solid, college-level
writing analysis, Writing With Elbow is an impressive work of seminal scholarship and a strongly
recommended contribution to academic reference collections.
Harlan Ellison: The Edge Of Forever
Ellen Weil & Gary K. Wolfe
Ohio State University
1070 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH 43210
0814250890 $21.95 1-800-621-2736
Harlan Ellison: The Edge Of Forever by Ellen Weil (Professor of Humanities and English,
Roosevelt
University, Chicago) and Ellen Weil (Humanities and Holocaust Studies, Roosevelt University
and
the Newberry Library, Chicago) is a broad ranging volume of literary criticism concerning the
short
stories, novels, TV scripts and movie scripts of the world-famous author Harlan Ellison, best
known
to the general public for his unique contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Harlan
Ellison: The Edge Of Forever explores Ellison's impact upon the science fiction literary genre, as
well as Ellison's numerous other works including his early crime stories and his latest experimental
narratives. Harlan Ellison: The Edge Of Forever is a "must-read" for the legions of Ellison's fans,
and an invaluable addition to academic 20th Century American Literature reference
collections.
It's Been A Good Life
Isaac Asimov, author
Janet Jeppson Asimov, editor
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NY 14228
1573929689 $25.00 1-800-421-0351
Isaac Asimov can justifably lay claim to having been one of the most prolific writers of modern
times, producing science fiction, fantasy, essays and other works. His wife Janet Asimov here
edits
her husband's personal thoughts about his life and works, including excerpts from his letters and
insights into his life experiences throughout the process. Fans of Asimov will find It's Been A
Good
Life to be a warm and revealing literary biography.
The Military Shelf
The U-Boat Wars
Edwin P. Hoyt
Cooper Square Press/NBN, dist.
150 Fifth Ave., Suite 817, NY, NY 10011
0815411928 $17.95 1-800-462-6420
Ably written by former soldier and distinguished World War II historian Edwin P. Hoyt, The
U-Boat
Wars is a powerful and vivid rendition of deadly historical battles of the submarines (popularly
referred to at the time as "U-Boats") that raged under the waters of the Atlantic during World
War
II. Anecdotes are drawn from German, British, and American naval archives richly and vividly
present heart-pounding dramas of lethal conflict in a pivotal, undersea segment of a war between
the
Nazis and the Allies. Frightening in its pulse-pounding detail, The U-Boat Wars is a frank and
riveting look at the role of the wartime submarine and men who sailed them into naval
history.
The M1 Carbine
Grafton H. Cook & Barbara W. Cook
Andrew Mowbray Publishers
P.O. Box 460, Lincoln, RI 02865
1931464006 $29.95 1-800-999-4697
The M1 Carbine: A Revolution In Gun Stocking by Grafton and Barbara Cook is a detailed,
comprehensive history of the invention and manufacture of the famous M1 Carbine rifle stocks.
Profusely illustrated with 157 rare black-and-white photographs, The M1 Carbine offers a wealth
of
little-known information, including the step-by-step process of the walnut rifle stock's
manufacture
and assemblage, as well as more than 200 short biographies of the people who made M1
Carbines,
as well as focusing on the pervasive use of the M1 Carbine in of World War II. Unique and
original,
The M1 Carbine is very highly recommended for firearm collectors and military history buffs.
North American XB-70A Valkyrie
Dennis R. Jenkins & Tony Landis
Specialty Press
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
1580070566 $16.95 1-800-895-4585
Volume 34 in the outstanding Specialty Press "WarbirdTech" series, Dennis R. Jenkins and Tony
Landis' North American XB-70A Valkyrie is a comprehensive, profusely illustrated study of a
unique and fascinating type of military aircraft created during the 1960s amid the tension of the
Cold
War. The Valkyrie was the largest Mach 3 aircraft ever flown; its story from its conception and
creation to the pilot's perspective is recounted in this amazing book, enhanced with
black-and-white
photographs and a color insert section. The next best experience to actually flying in a Valkyrie,
the
North American XB-70A Valkyrie is an amazingly detailed look at an incredible plane and
strongly
recommended for military aircraft buffs.
The Leader's Imperative
J. Carl Ficarrotta, editor
Purdue University Press
1207 South Campus Courts - E, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1207
1557531846 $24.95 thepress.purdue.edu
The Leader's Imperative: Ethics, Integrity, And Responsibility edited by J. Carl Ficarrotta is a
complete presentation of the Reich and McDermott lectures on military ethics and leadership
given
at the U.S. Air Force Academy from the years 1988 to 1999. Assembling the words and thoughts
of
more than twenty veterans of high standing, these twenty lectures combine to address the ethics
of
warfare, moral education, keeping a center of values in the midst of deadly combat, and much
more.
The Leader's Imperative is eye-opening reading and filled cover-to-cover with thought provoking
testimony about addressing the practical and very real problem of balancing the necessary evils of
war with the necessary virtues of respect for human rights.
"Bravo, Amerikanski!" And Other Stories From World War II
Ann Stringer
1stBooks Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
1587215284 $15.54 1-800-839-8640
Featuring an introduction by Walter Cronkite, "Bravo, Amerikanski!" And Other Stories From
World War II by Ann Stringer (as told to Mark Scott) is an impressive and compelling collection
of
personal stories (sometime uplifting, sometimes heartbreaking) narrated by Ann Stringer, who lost
her journalist husband in Normandy during World War II, and subsequently found the courage to
take his place as a reporter. Beautiful, determined, and one hundred percent focused on her duty,
Ann Stringer encountered both the horrors of war and the celebrations of freedom, including the
liberation of Nazi concentration camps and the linkup of American and Soviet armies at the Elbe
River. A highly recommended look at a unique woman's experience as a war correspondent, and
the
experiences and observations that would change her life forever, "Bravo, Amerikanski!" And
Other
Stories From World War II is a welcome and valued contribution to the growing library of World
War II autobiographies and memoirs.
The Library Reference Shelf
Essential Desk Reference
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave., NY NY 10016-4314
0195128737 $30.00 1-800-451-7556
This organizes and presents answers to reference questions, providing a quick way of finding facts
on subjects ranging from practical information to entertaining fun facts. History, science, and
culture
blend in a coverage that includes illustrations, tables, and excellent sources for further
information.
Highly recommended as a library basic reference for browsers.
Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.
310 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Encyclopedia Britannica's 2001: Year In Review (0-86229-831-5, $24.95) sums up and highlights
topics key to the Year 2001, helping readers to understand and note the major social, political and
cultural events of the year. Articles by some of the world's best thinkers are accompanied by over
300 photos, illustrations, maps and charts, making this a fine historical coverage of modern times.
Encyclopedia Britannica's Concise Encyclopedia (832-3, $99.00) provides a weighty desk
reference
with over 28,000 entries, condensed from the full encyclopedia, in a single volume. Packed with
photos, maps and drawings, this provides important reference articles suitable for library
lending.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Encyclopedia Of Bach Flower Therapy
Mechthild Scheffer
Inner Traditions
PO Box 388, Rochester, VT 05767
0892819413 $29.95 www.amazon.com
The latest insights on Bach Flower remedies from diagnosis to preparation and body maps makes
for
a continuing recommendation in a reference title which draws important links between flower
therapies and healing. Packed with color photos and details, Encyclopedia Of Bach Flower
Therapy
includes tips for both physical and mental healing.
The Promise
Derek Alessi & Don Alessi, Jr.
Clarence Bros. Press
7662 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
0970598009 $29.95 AlessiFit.com
The Promise: Fat Loss & Fitness System by certified fitness consultants Derek and Don Alessiis is
not just another diet and exercise book. These two brothers collaboratively draw upon more than
a
decade of practical experience with professional atheletes and busy professionals to present a
scathing expose as to why simple "dieting" is a poor way to lose weight - simply reducing one's
calorie intake merely causes the body to slow down its metabolism, in an ancient, inborn defense
against starvation. The Promise instead proffers a twofold path to better health: proper nutrition,
ensuring that one's food intake is balanced and contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals,
and
moderate exercise to build lean muscle tissue. A tested and meaningful guide to improving one's
health and overall well-being, The Promise is very highly recommended reading for anyone
concerned with their physical health and well-being.
Zen And The Art Of Diabetes Maintenance
Charles Creekmore
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311
1580401201 $15.95 1-800-232-6733
Published by the American Diabetes Association, Zen And The Art Of Diabetes Maintenance: A
Spiritual Toolkit For A Better Life is a personal, emphatic testimony of the spiritual side to
maintaining one's body and health when confronted by the disease of adult diabetes. From
managing
one's emotions rather than being ruled by them, to accepting that diabetes is not the end but an
eminently treatable condition and that life is worth celebrating, Zen And The Art Of Diabetes
Maintenance is a superb presentation written with humor, flair, and abiding spirituality. Zen And
The
Art Of Diabetes Maintenance is very highly recommended for anyone having to deal with adult
diabetes in themselves or a loved one.
Finding Health After Childbirth
Christopher Lahr, M.D.
Woman's Health Press
2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Suite 311, Charleston, SC 29414
0971253307 $29.95 1-843-763-3592
Finding Health After Childbirth by surgeon and birth injury specialist Christopher Lahr is a ground
breaking book which reveals significant, yet little-known facts about vaginal childbirth versus
elective Cesarean section. Most Cesarean section deliveries are emergency operations that occur
after vaginal childbirth complications have set in, and thus have a high risk for complications or
death - but elective Cesarean section is scheduled before the onset of labor. Doctor Lahr strongly
recommends elective Cesarean section for pregnant women with babies whose projected birth
weight is nine pounds or greater, or who have other serious risk factors for complications in
vaginal
childbirth. Offering a wealth of pertinent facts, persuasive arguments, all of which are based upon
a
lifetime of professional and personal experience, Finding Health After Childbirth is an important
and
seminal book that dares to speak up about a little-discussed issue in the field of women's health
issues, and as such is very highly recommended reading for midwives, obstetricians, women's
health
advocates, and the interested non-specialist general reader.
Exercise Rx
Gary Yanker
Kodansha International
575 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10022
1568363176 $19.95 1-800-451-7556
Written by health columnist and exercise authority Gary Yanker, with the assistance of various
medical experts, Exercise Rx: The Lifetime Prescription For Reducing Medical Risks And Sports
Injuries is a solid guide for the non-specialist general reader to improving one's health and fitness
in
the long term. Exercise Rx is solidly packed from cover to cover with a wealth of practical,
applicable information, such as how to develop long-term muscular fitness and ward off
osteoporosis; self-diagnostic tests to gauge personal risk factors for injury or disease; and
especially,
how to best tailor an exercise regimen to ward against specific bodily maladies from arthritis, to
diabetes, to high blood pressure. Exercise Rx is a superb physical fitness reference and highly
recommended for personal, professional, and community library "Health & Fitness" reference
collections.
Improve Your Eyesight
James Bellevue
Avid Reader Press
6705 West Highway 290, Suite 502-295, Austin, TX 78735
0970015003 $44.95 avidreaderpress.com
Accompanied by an eye chart and a video tape, James Bellevue's Improve Your Eyesight is
specifically intended for the non-specialist general reader seeking to use his or her eyes more
efficiently and effectively for the simple purpose of seeing better. Bellevue points out that almost
all
seeing is self-taught, and as with any other motor skill, can be trained and developed to an optimal
peak of performance. Improvement can actually be great enough to make contact lenses and
vision
defect corrective eyeglasses unnecessary. Through suggested skill building techniques, often
dramatic improvements can be made for such conditions as nearsightedness, farsightedness,
astigmatism, decreasing vision associated with advancing age, and more. Improve Your Eyesight
basically updates the classic "Bates Method" with applications drawn from the latest and most up
to
date optical research. Four complete vision therapy programs are provided, plus guidelines to
customizing a program for the individual reader's needs. The text is enhanced with on-screen
exercises provided by the accompanying video tape. Improve Your Eyesight is a very welcome
and
uniquely original contribution to alternative health and medicine reference and resource
materials.
The Handbook Of Pediatric Audiology
Sanford E. Gerber, editor
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695
1563681099 $75.00 1-800-621-2736
Deftly edited by Sanford E. Gerber (Emeritus Professor of Audiology, Department of Speech and
Hearing Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara), The Handbook Of Pediatric
Audiology is
an anthology of scholarly, professional essays contributed by a variety of learned authors on the
topic of hearing impairment among children. Essay topics include, cochlear implants, testing
methods, amplification, counseling families of hearing-impaired children, and more. A thoughtful,
well-researched, college-level presentation, The Handbook Of Pediatric Audiology is very highly
recommended reading for anyone involved in the medical treatment or daily life skills
development
of a hearing-impaired child.
The Business Shelf
Simplified Small Business Accounting
Daniel Sitarz, Attorney-at-Law
Nova Publishing Company
1103 West College Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
0935755616 $19.95 www/amazon.com
Now in a revised and updated second edition, Simplified Small Business Accounting by business
attorney Daniel Sitarz is a definitive guidebook written specifically for the do-it-yourself,
non-specialist, general readers who is charged with the responsibility of keeping proper accounts
for
their businesses or entrepreneurial activities. Dedicated to educating novice and veteran
entrepreneurs alike, Simplified Small Business Accounting explains a wide range of practical
matters
in simple, direct language easily accessible to all readers. Individual chapters address the tracking
business assets, income/expenses, preparing a balance sheets and ledgers, analyzing financial
statements and tax forms, payrolls, inventories, and much more. A solid, first-class reference for
anyone in charge of a small business and/or its funds, Simplified Small Business Accounting is
"user
friendly" and highly recommended.
Best Business Stories Of the Year
Andrew Leckey & Ken Auletta, Eds.
Pantheon
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0-375-42075-4 $29.50 1-800-726-0600
From print media and journals to business and general interest publications, the authors have
searched for the best business accounts from the past year, providing vignettes and accounts
primarily nonfiction in content, but telling of business goals, individuals, and strategies. A diverse,
well-represented collection.
Five Dysfunctions Of A Team
Patrick Lencioni
Jossey-Bass
989 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103
0787960756 $22.00 1-800-225-5945
Teamwork is the key to effective business strategies, yet despite the hype, real teamwork remains
an
elusive goal for any business managers. Five Dysfunctions Of A Team highlights obstacles to
winning teams and tells how to overcome them, using a fictional type narrative to demonstrate
points. Entering the new breed of business novels is a title which uses a fictional overcoat to
impart
the basics of solid business suggestions. Recommended.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
1-800-250-5308 www.amazon.com
Alexis Gutzman's Unforeseen Circumstances (0814471587, $25.00) is a treasure throve of detail
on
strategies and technologies for protecting one's business in a dangerous world. This is the first
business guide to consider threats to people, information systems, and business structure both
short
and long-term, and it covers everything form basic job safety to new security devices. Marick
Masters and Robert Albright's Conflict Resolution In The Workplace (0814406297, $79.95)
provides a comprehensive manual for managers and executives interested in thwarting workplace
troubles. Examples and scenarios are realistic a
