Hiking Wisconsin
Eric Hansen
Falcon Guides
c/o The Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
0762711728 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Wisconsin borders two of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. It is home to hardwood and
evergreen forests, a superb system of lakes and streams, and a wealth of municipal, county, state,
and national parks. In Hiking Wisconsin, Eric Hansen (who hiked over 800 miles of Wisconsin
trails
while working on this guide) showcases the best outdoor hiking trails available to the general
public.
Each hiking trail entry features hike descriptions, difficulty ratings, and trail lengths. Hiking
Wisconsin is enhanced with "user friendly" maps, clear directions, information on camping,
seasonal
access, and trail restrictions. Hiking Wisconsin is the perfect "take along" guidebook whether you
plan to be gone for an afternoon or a weekend or a week. If you are anticipating an outdoor
excursion somewhere in the Badger State, then begin your planning by securing and browsing
through a copy of Eric Hansen's Hiking Wisconsin!
100 Books That Shaped World History
Miriam Raftery
Bluewood Books
P.O. Box 689, San Mateo, CA 94401
0912517484 $7.95 www.amazon.com
The latest in the compact, trivia-filled, exciting and entertaining 100 series, 100 Books That
Shaped
World History is a chronologically organized listing of books, both fiction and non-fiction, that
changed the way people thought about the world, ranging from the "Epic of Gilgamesh" of
antiquity
to Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" to Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique." Each book has
a
one-page section devoted to it, as well as a black-and-white photograph of the cover or of the
author if available. An amazing tour through time and the history of human ideas, 100 Books That
Shaped World History is a superbly organized list and highly recommended for reading club
selection processes and anyone wanting to educate themselves with respect to the seminal and
ground-breaking ideas comprising the foundation for contemporary society and civilized human
history.
Collector Baker provides not just a collection of images, but a survey of new kaleidoscope artists
and their techniques. Over 300 color photos of kaleidoscopes accompany profiles of their
designers.
A gorgeous display of kaleidoscopes and their changing forms.
The Freemasons
Jasper Ridley
Arcade
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10010
1-55970-601-5 $27.95 1-800-759-0190
The Freemasons have been a secret brotherhood for centuries, with roots in the Knights Templar
and history shrouded in mystery. Ridley helps separate truth from legend as she traces
Freemasonry
from its originals to modern times. The individual chapters provide intriguing insights into major
historical figures purported to be Freemason members.
John Wayne
Jane Pattie
Western Classics
c/o Phenix & Phenix
2525 West Anderson Lane, Suite 540
Austin, TX 78757
0967053404 $75.00 1-888-338-8851
Enhanced with a foreword by actress Maureen O'Hara, and graced with an informative text by
Jane
Pattie, John Wayne: There Rode A Legend is a gorgeous, superbly illustrated coffee table book
showcasing the life, career, movies, deeds, and memories of the world famous actor John Wayne,
best known for his many classic American West movies. Filled with both color photographs and
black-and-white television and movie stills from before the firm establishment of color TV, John
Wayne: There Rode A Legend is a remarkable tour of and tribute to the actor's life and work,
from
the 30's to the 60's. Of special note are the highlights that reveal John Wayne's humanitarian
legacy,
from when he had a gravely ill Navajo girl flown to a hospital 100 miles away on his personal
plane
to the creation of the John Wayne Cancer Institute years after the great actor's death from
stomach
cancer. John Wayne: There Rode A Legend is beyond compare and enthusiastically recommended
for Western film buffs and the legions of fans of a truly unique actor and his enduring work.
Time Traveler
Michael Novacek
Farrar Straus Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0374278806 $26.00 www.amazon.com
Michael Novacek's Time Traveler is an undeniably an excellent and informative survey of the
scientific search for ancient mammal and dinosaur remains around the world. Chapters include
plenty
of paleontology but also capture the scientist author's excitement as he participates in digs which
reveal new information about these early creatures.
The Language Studies Shelf
1001 Most Useful French Words
Marcella Buxbaum
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
0-486-41944-4 $2.00 1-800-223-3130
1001 Most Useful French Words is a slim and highly recommended collection of useful French
words will delight students of French and those seeking a stronger, more in-depth vocabulary.
Over
1,000 frequently-used French words and phrases are included, with a separate section featuring
common words arranged by category. The perfect language primer.
Penton Overseas
2470 Impala Dr. Carlsbad CA 92008-7226
1-800-748-5804
Two fine Global Access language courses for those with intermediate skills already will appeal to
listeners who like the idea of advancing their language skills while they drive. Spanish
(1-56015-502-7) and French (505-1) each cover advanced skills in vocabulary, pronunciation,
grammar and conversion techniques, offering six hours of audio on four 90-minute tapes, plus text
listening guides. These are designed for use without a textbook however: as such, they are
excellent
learning tools for the busy businessman or driver who wants to receive a brush-up or education
while in the car.
The American History Shelf
Crisis In The Southwest
Richard Bruce Winders
Scholarly Resources
104 Greenhill Ave, Wilmington DE 19805
0-8420-2801-3 $17.95 1-800-772-8937
Readers of American history in general and Southwest events in particular will find Crisis In The
Southwest, a survey of the US/Mexican struggle over Texas, to be clear and well done. The logic
and events of the Mexican War and Texas Revolution come clear with a story which covers both
ideologies and underlying roots of conflict.
Whispers On The Color Line
Gary Fine & Patricia Turner
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
0520209885 $27.50 www.amazon.com
Drawing upon more than twenty years of study and analysis, by Gary Fine (Professor of
Sociology,
Northwestern University) and Patricia Turner (Vice-Provost of Undergraduate Studies and
Professor of African American and African Studies, University of California, Davis) Whispers On
The Color Line: Rumor And Race In America is a superbly presented, collaborative treatise on
narrative folklore prevelent in contemporary American society in the form of legends and stories
informally circulated among the general public, and which have served to confuse and reinforce
misinformation regarding a wide range of social issues. These are tales traveling mostly by
word-of-mouth and focusing a diversity of subjects ranging from alleged governmental
conspiracies,
to possible food tampering, to the foibles of celebrities. An impressive, seminal, and scholarly
work,
Whispers On The Color Line addresses how these gossip ladened tales reflect attitudes that blacks
and whites have about each other, and how such stories serve a pervasive social purpose of
"expressing the inexpressible. Whispers On The Color Line is a ground breaking work and highly
recommended for Contemporary Sociology, Social Anthropology, African-American Studies, and
American Popular Culture Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference
collections.
Oswald's Trigger Films
John Loken
Falcon Books
Box 7203, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7203
0964889730 $7.95 www.amazon.com
Deftly written about the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy, Oswald's Trigger
Films holds to the belief that a lone assassin murdered America's beloved leader... and makes the
case three movies dealing with presidential assassinations influenced the gunman and killer
Oswald.
These three movies, "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), "We Were Strangers" (1949), and
"Suddenly" (1954) are examined in detail and their impact on Oswald's disturbed mind is carefully
discussed. John Loken's Oswald's Trigger Films offers a fascinating, unique, and somewhat
disturbing analysis that will be of immense interest to students the Kennedy Assassination and its
aftermath.
Born Free And Equal
Ansel Adams
Spotted Dog Press
P.O. Box 1721, Bishop, CA 93515-1721
1893343057 $45.00 www.amazon.com
Born Free And Equal: The Story Of Loyal Japanese Americans is an impressive combination of
historic photographs and writings about the Japanese-Americans who were imprisoned in
Manzanar,
one of ten such relocation camps, as a result of wartime fears regarding possible sabotage by
members of the Japanese and Nisei (American-born men and women of Japanese ancestry) living
along the American west coast. During the era of World War II, virtually all the American people
of
Japanese descent in the states of California, Oregon and Washington (most of them citizens), were
interned in relocation camps scattered through the Midwest. Born Free And Equal captures
memories of this prison community and how the families in it lived in broad, sweeping,
black-and-white photographs. Born Free And Equal is a powerful, highly recommended,
historically
factual book, accurately capturing with poetic realism a dark and controversial aspect of
America's
WW II effort, which, along with such horrors as the European Holocaust and the Japanese
atrocities
in the Far East, must never be forgotten.
The Madonna Of 115th Street
Robert A. Orsi
Yale University Press
Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040
0300091354 $17.95 www.amazon.com
In The Madonna Of 115th Street, Robert A. Orsi (Charles Warren Professor of American
Religious
History, Harvard University) offers a seminal and ground breaking study of faith and community
in
New York City's Italian Harlem. The focus of this treatise is the annual Catholic festival called
"Madonna of 115th Street" and how it has both influenced and reflects the lives of the men and
women of the neighborhood. The Madonna Of 115th Street reveals a compelling perspective on
how religion plays out in the everyday lives and experiences of American Catholics and the
formation of a distinctive immigrant community. This Yale "Nota Bene" paperback edition is
highly
recommended reading and enhanced with a new introduction by Orsi outlining the changes that
Italian Harlem has undergone in recent years and the significant shifts that have occurred in the
field
of American religious history.
Ranching West Of The 100th Meridian
Richard L. Knight, et al.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009
1559638273 $25.00 www.amazon.com
Collaborative edited by Richard Knight, Wendell Gilgert, and Ed Martson, Ranching West Of The
100th Meridian: Culture, Ecology And Economics is an impressive and informative anthology of
articulate essays by a wide variety of learned and experienced authors, focusing on assorted
aspects
of the ranch life in western America, and how ranching affects surrounding communities and the
nation as a whole. Charts, graphs and a handful of black/white photographs illustrate this
serious-minded and intriguing study. From Ranching: An Old Way Of Life In The New West
(Paul
F. Starrs); to Perceptions Of Ranching: Public Views, Personal Reflections (Mark Brunson &
George Wallace); to Re-Creating The West One Decision At A Time (Allan Savory); to Saving
The
Family Ranch: New Directions (Ben Alexander & Luther Propst), the seventeen essays
comprising
Ranching West Of The 100th Meridian are compelling, challenging, superbly presented, highly
recommended reading.
No More Silence
Larry A. Sneed
University of North Texas Press
Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
1574411489 $24.95 www.amazon.com
No More Silence: An Oral History Of The Assassination Of President Kennedy by Larry A. Sneed
is
a solid primary reference of a shattering event that changed America forever. The personal
testimonies of eyewitnesses, policemen, and people involved in the transfer of Oswald fill this
solid
reference book that adds the weight of human emotion and perspective to shelves of historical
analysis. A "must" for Kennedy assassination conspiracy buffs, No More Silence is a unique,
uncensored, and very highly recommended reading.
The Bureau And The Mole
David A. Vise
Atlantic Monthly Press
841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0871138344 $25.00 www.amazon.com
The Bureau And The Mole: The Unmasking Of Robert Philip Hanssen, The Most Dangerous
Double Agent In FBI History by "Washington Post" journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner David A.
Vise is an compelling inside look at the gripping true story of Robert Philip Hanssen, the
American
Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who sold U.S. intelligence and secrets to Moscow, and of
Louis J. Freeh, the FBI director who finally caught him. Deceit, machinations, secret deals, FBI
blunders, and more are presented in this incredible and fascinating tale of Cold War espionage,
and
one so twisted that it seems like something expected only from the movies. A dark, insidious, yet
utterly compelling book, The Bureau And The Mole is highly recommended reading.
New Homes For Old
Sophonisba P. Brteckinridge
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers - The State University , 35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854
076580607X $29.95 1-888-999-6778
The new edition of New Homes For Old by Sophonisba P. Breckinridge (1866-1948) is enhanced
with an informative introduction by Steven J. Diner (Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts
and
Sciences, Rutgers University) is an amazing, exhaustive history of American immigrants, focusing
in
detail on how they lived, cared for their children, coped with cultural shock, made an economic
living and much more. Covering immigration from all over the world, from the Ukraine to Italy to
Sweden, New Homes For Old is a fascinating qualitative study of family life as well as cultural
and
economic adaptation. Highly recommended reading for students of Gender Studies, Ethnic
History,
Progressive Era social research, and the history of social work in America.
The Lost Journals Of Charles S. Armstrong
Christian J. Buys
Western Reflections Publishing Co.
P.O. Box 1647, Montrose, CO 81402
1890437662 $16.95 www.amazon.com
The Lost Journals Of Charles S. Armstrong: From Arkport, New York To Aspen Colorado
1867-1894 is a remarkable primary source of the history of Western America. These journals
chronicle the life and times of Charles S. Armstrong, a man who was one of thousands of
fortune-seekers who ventured into Colorado in the 1880s. Armstrong was one of the Aspen-area's
first pioneers who build a cabin, prospected for minerals, grew vegetables, fished and trapped, and
much more. Offered with an editor's overview giving historical context, the journals are presented
as-is day by day, with some ordinary days featuring only a line or two and others meriting vivid,
descriptive paragraphs. The Lost Journals Of Charles S. Armstrong offers uniquely personal view
of
American life more than a hundred years gone.
The Archaeology Shelf
Giza: The Truth
Ian Lawton & Chris Ogilvie-Herald
Invisible Cities Press
Elizabeth Caulder (publicity)
50 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602
1931229139 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Giza: The Truth is an impressive, "reader friendly", and collaborative effort by ancient civilizations
enthusiast Ian Lawton and Chris Ogilvie-Herald (organizer of "The Giza Debate", a
London-based,
two-day, international conference), to reveal the people, politics and history related to one of the
world's most famous archaeological sites -- the Giza pyramid of ancient Egypt. Lawton and
Ogilvie-Herald also provide the reader with an amazing reconstruction of what life in ancient
Egypt
must have been like, by extrapolating from the latest archaeological discoveries and a vast body of
Egyptology reference data. Giza: The Truth is a truly amazing book, and strongly recommended
reading for students and non-specialist general readers with an interest regarding Egyptology in
general, and the Giza pyramid in particular.
The Social Issues Shelf
For Better And For Worse
Greg Duncan & Lindsay Chase-Lansdale
Russell Sage Foundation
112 E. 64th St., New York NY 10021
0871542455 $42.50 1-800-688-2877
The articles comprising For Better And For Worse cover welfare reform and the well-being of
children and families as they examine the system since the 1996 welfare reform bill took place,
blending a political history of welfare legislation with a close look at how politics translates to
social
change. Individual chapters pinpoint the types of reforms which have worked and are an
important
contribution to tody's ongoing national debate on welfare reform issues and consequences.
The Pig And The Skyscraper
Marco d'Eramo
Verso
180 Varick St., NY, NY 10014-4606
1859846246 $30.00 www.amazon.com
Ably translated into English by Graeme Thomson, The Pig And The Skyscraper, Chicago: A
History
Of Our Future by Marco d'Eramo is a serious-minded and acutely insightful social analysis of
Chicago as the penultimate example of the modern metropolis. From Chicago's humble origins to
its
towering rise in world prestige to the churning capitalism that keeps it running, The Pig and the
Skyscraper looks closely at America's famous windy city and pulls no punches regarding the dark
side of urban sprawl. A fascinating, in-depth account, The Pig And The Skyscraper is especially
recommended reading for students of Urban Studies and the historical, contemporary, and future
development of metropolitan Chicago.
Everything You Know Is Wrong
Russ Kick, editor
The Disinformation Company
163 Third Ave., Suite 108, NY, NY 10003
0971394202 $24.95 www.disinfo.com
Aptly edited by Russ Kick, Everything You Know Is Wrong: The Disinformation Guide To
Secrets
And Lies is simply impossible to put down as it lays bare the cold, hard details of social, cultural
and
political events and assertions that typical media coverage at best gloss over, and at worst outright
lie about. From a scathing essay rebutting Thomas Friedman's book "The Lexus and the Olive
Tree:
Understanding Globalization" to the pervasive threat of Mad Cow disease in the U.S. to Ford's
and
Kissinger's tacit approval of Indonesian brutality in East Timor to the pervasive enmity modern
Judeo-Christian religion has against women's rights, Everything You Know Is Wrong is packed
cover to cover with disturbing yet thoroughly researched alternative viewpoints guaranteed to
make
the reader sit up, think, and take notice of the deceit that drenches daily life. Everything You
Know
is highly recommended reading for those who want to know how the world really works.
The Military Shelf
Chemical And Biological Warfare
Eric Croddy, et.al.
Copernicus Books
37 East 7th St., New York NY 10003
0387950761 $27.50 copernicusbooks.com
Chemical And Biological Warfare analyzes the key issues related to chemical and biological
warfare,
detailing known chemical and biological agents, how they may be used in weaponry, and the
possibilities of their use in modern conflicts. Readers seeking a technical survey of proliferation
and
basic concepts of chemical and biological weaponry receive more in-depth information here than
in
many titles.
Teenage Soldier
Roger E. Campbell
Army and Navy Publishing Company
234 Main Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
0970736304 $26.00 teenagesoldier.com
Roger E. Campbell's Teenage Soldier is an unforgettable, vividly narrated, first-person account of
a
young soldier who served with the American 79th Division on the grim battlefields of the
European
Theater during World War II (from the June 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy through May
1945
and the surrender of Germany). Ranging from his experiences with the rigors of basic training to
the
brutal realities of being wounded in battle, facing the challenge of missions of Intelligence and
Reconnaissance, and a personal account of what life in Europe was like during and after the war,
Teenage Soldier is a powerful book and a close, very real glimpse into a chapter of history from
one
brave fighter's point of view. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and written with
justifiably deserved pride combined with sober reflections of half a century gone by, Teenage
Soldier
is a highly recommended and welcome addition to the growing body of World War II military
autobiographies and memoirs.
Secrecy Wars
Philip Melanson
Brassey's Inc.
Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0960
1-57488-324-0 $27.50 1-877-782-1234
National security, privacy, and the public's right to knowledge are the major issues covered in
Secrecy Wars, a view of the US government's secrecy system and how the Freedom of
Information
Act operates. Details from formerly classified files blend with surveys of government resistance to
releasing public information to make for a thought-provoking presentation which is a highly
recommended addition to American Political Science and Military Studies supplemental reading
lists
and academic reference collections.
The Clyde At War
Brian D. Osborne & Ronald Armstrong
Birlinn Limited/Casemate, dist.
2114 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
1841581879 $40.00 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively written by Brian D. Osborne and Ronald Armstrong, The Clyde At War is a
compelling, informative look at the River Clyde, which was a pivotal setting for British forces in
both WW I and WW II. Hosting major British air bases and ports of vital significance to the
Allied
cause, The River Clyde saw both great heroism and terrible tragedy during the dark days of the
two
world wars. A remarkable and memorable book of military history, The Clyde At War features a
wealth of black-and-white photographs enhancing the story of soldiers and civilians who lived,
struggled, and died near the river Clyde.
Encyclopedia Of The Korean War
Spencer C. Tucker, editor
Checkmark Books/Facts On File
132 West 31st St., New York, NY 10001
0816046824 $29.95 www.amazon.com
Encyclopedia Of The Korean War: A Political, Social, And Military History is deftly edited by
Spencer C. Tucker and presents the reader with a thorough, comprehensive, in-depth, and deeply
researched compendium of knowledge over the Korean conflict often referred to as "The
Forgotten
War." Entries are listed in A to Z format; black-and-white photographs sparsely illustrate the
detailed, matter-of fact text. Strongly recommended for school and community library military
history collections, the Encyclopedia Of The Korean War is a superbly presented reference for
looking up details concerning people, places, weapons, politics, military actions and much more
about this pivotal Asian conflict.
Germs
Judith Miller, et.al.
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY NY 10020
0-684-87158-0 $27.00 1-800-223-2336
In the past decade the government has realized the U.S. is defenseless against the possibilities of
germ weaponry, despite its leadership role in science and technology. This uses hundreds of
interviews with scientists, intelligence officers and government officials to examine how new
bio-defenders' are dealing with the possibility of biological weapons. The history of such research
and realizations is fascinating.
American Volunteers In The RAF 1937-1943
Tony Holmes
Classic Publications
c/o Specialty Press
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
1903223164 $24.95 specialitypress.com
American Volunteers In The RAF 1937-1943 is the first volume in an impressive "American
Eagles"
series of books about American fighter pilots and the aircraft they flew in Europe during the
Second
World War. A comprehensive text brought to life with black-and-white photographs of history as
well as modern-day color illustrations fill this amazing compendium of individual sagas, aerial
dogfights, military strategy, human involvement and patriotism transcending national borders and
much more. A first-rate showcase of a fascinating segment of aviation history, American
Volunteers
In The RAF 1937-1943 is a welcome and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal,
academic, and community library World War II military history collections.
The Computer Shelf
Java Design
Kirk Knoernschild
Pearson Education
201 W. 103rd St., Indianapolis, IN 46290
0201750449 $39.99 www.amazon.com
Java Design: Objects, UML, And Process by software is consultant and Java expert Kirk
Knoernschild a comprehensive computer programmer's reference for the creation of high quality,
useful, reusable, and long-lasting software designs. Individual chapters cover the basics of UML,
modeling strategies, analyzing problems, designing subsystems and much more. Java Design:
Objects, UML, And Process is a superbly organized and presented reference for programmers
who
has mastered the basics of Java and are ready to broaden their applied skills and expertise in the
robust, highly practical, and increasingly popular computer language of Java.
Internet User's Handbook 2002
Mark P. Ater and Betty Ater
McFarland & Company
Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
0786413263 $22.50 1-800-253-2187
Internet User's Handbook 2002 by internet experts Mark and Betty Ater is a handy, practical,
user-friendly guide to people of all ages and skill levels to the ever-changing informational
resource
and misinformation minefield that is the Internet. Individual chapters accessibly address the basics
of
getting an Internet Service Provider, do's and don'ts on the net, using a credit card online, online
leisure activities and much more. Black-and-white computer screenshots enhance this simple yet
highly useful, strongly recommended guidebook.
The Book Of VMware
Brian Ward
No Starch Press
555 De Haro Street, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1886411727 $39.95 www.amazon.com
The Book of VMware: The Complete Guide To VMware Workstation by Linux expert Brian
Ward
is a comprehensive guide to making the most of the VMware Workstation product. Individual
chapters cogently address the VMware virtual machine from its floppy drives and serial ports to
its
USB interface and peripherals, how to install, configure, and operate VMware, Windows, Linux,
and other guest operating systems, network file transfer, troubleshooting and much more. The
Book
Of VMware is a truly excellent and useful resource for the dedicated programmer wanting to
implement and utilize VMware.
Murach's OS/390 And z/OS JCL
Raul Menendez and Doug Lowe
Mike Murach and Associates
2560 West Shaw Lane, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711-2765
1890774146 $62.50 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively written by experienced professional programmers Raul Menendez and Doug
Lowe,
Murach's OS/390 And z/OS JCL is a comprehensive, and exhaustive tutorial, reference, in the
form
and formate of a complete and effective guide to understanding the JCL used to run programs on
an
IBM system. From the basics of JCL operating system code, to writing code in JCL yourself, to
mastering time-saving features, tape data sets, and much more, Murach's OS/390 And z/OS JCL
is a
thorough, step-by-step book that guides anyone with even the most cursory experience in
operating
systems down the most effortless path. Sample programs and meticulously presented ideas help
clarify the solid computer science foundation of this essential, core reference for anyone who
needs
to concern themselves with the ins and outs of JCL. Murach's OS/390 And z/OS JCL is a highly
recommended and reliable tutorial that will aptly serve the user as a continuing reference
work.
Embedded Linux
Craig Hollabaugh, Ph.D.
Addison Wesley
75 Arlington St., #300, Boston, MA 02116
0672322269 $49.99 www.amazon.com
Embedded Linux: Hardware, Software, And Interfacing by Linux computer expert Craig
Hollabuagh
is a straightforward, comprehensive guide to the development and use of interfacing applications
on
Linux. Individual chapters address how to boot Linux, debugging with gdb, parallel port
interfacing,
USB interfacing, memory I/O interfacing, synchronous serial communication interfacing, system
integration and much more. Tips, tricks, techniques, tables and selections of code round out this
useful, complete, highly recommended reference for serious Linux programmers.
Windows Forms Programming With C#
Erik Brown
Manning Publications Co.
209 Bruce Park Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
1930110286 $49.95 www.amazon.com
Windows Forms Programming With C# by software developer and Windows applications expert
Erik Brown is a comprehensive, straightforward, "user friendly" guide to writing programs in the
.NET environment using object-oriented sets of classes. Various chapters address getting started
with Windows Forms and Virtual Studio .NET, a wide variety of forms from menus and toolbars
to
data binding, document interfaces and more. Of special note are the commentaries regarding
owner-drawn list boxes; list and tree views; multiple document interfaces; data grids and data
binding; "drag and drop"; and the implementation of reusable libraries, auto-filled combo boxes,
keyboard and mouse processing, printing and print previewing, and embedded web browsers.
Tables
and black-and-white screenshots help make the offered code and suggestions as clear as possible
in
this solid and useful reference for C# users.
System Performance Tuning
Gian-Paolo Musumeci & Mike Loukides
O'Reilly & Associates
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
059600284X $39.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly revised and expanded second edition, System Performance Tuning by Gian-Paolo
D. Musumeci (Research Engineer, Performance and Availability Engineering Group, Sun
Microsystems) and Mike Loukides (Editor, O'Reilly & Associates) is a comprehensive, "user
friendly", technical sourcebook, guide, and reference for UNIX system administrators who seek
optimum speed and overall performance. Tacking complex problems for which there are no
simple
solutions, individual chapters address workflow management, disk arrays, code tuning, and much
more. A first-class resource, System Performance Tuning is an invaluable and highly
recommended
tutorial and continuing reference work.
The Parenting Shelf
It's All Good Hair
Michele N-K Collison
Amistad
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd St., New York, NY 10022
0060934875 $12.95 www.amazon.com
It's All Good Hair: The Guide To Styling And Grooming Black Children's Hair by veteran
journalism and hairdressing expert Michele Collison is a practical, no-nonsense, but "user friendly"
guide for parents, hairdressers, and anyone charged with the responsibility of giving a black child
a
good-looking and practical hairdo. Straightforward instructions for twists, cornrows, Zulu knots,
extensions, and more embellish this useful guide, which discusses both boys' and girls' hair and
offers
a wealth of information and resources. Black-and-white photographs aptly illustrate this unique
and
solidly useful guide.
The Successful Child
William Sears, MD & Martha Sears, RN
Little, Brown, and Company
1271 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
0316778117 $27.95 www.amazon.com
The Successful Child: What Parents Can Do To Help Kids Turn Out Well by pediatric experts
William and Martha Sears is a compendium of practical advice, sound methodology, useful
practices, informative anecdotes, and much more, all designed to help ordinary parents raise
extraordinary healthy and well-adjusted children. From doing one's best to encourage good sibling
relationships to teaching responsibility and morality, to effectively demonstrating self-esteem,
kindness, and manners, The Successful Child is excellent and thought-provoking reading for
parents
everywhere and a highly recommended addition to personal and community library "parenting
skills
development" and "child rearing" reference collections.
A Different Kind Of Boy
Daniel Mont
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pigtail Public Relations (publicity)
325 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
1843107155 $17.95 www.amazon.com
A Different Kind Of Boy: A Father's Memoir About Raising A Gifted Child with Autism is the
personal memoir of Daniel Mont, the father of an autistic boy. Daniel's fourth grade son Alex has
difficulty interacting with the world and other people, is prone to anxiety, and has no real friends.
But Alex is an amazing child prodigy in math, and one of seven fourth graders in the United
States
to ace the National Math Olympiad. A Different Kind Of Boy is a heartfelt, candid, and ultimately
inspiring tale of the struggle of a father to teach his gifted child the awareness the boy needs to
survive and connect with others, while making the most of his prodigious talents. A Different
Kind
Of Boy is highly recommended reading for any parent of an autistic or specially gifted child.
Getting The Most Out Of Diabetes Camp
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
1580401422 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Getting The Most Out Of Diabetes Camp: A Guide For Parents And Kids published by the
American Diabetes Association is a practical, useful, authoritative guide for the parents of diabetic
children considering a summer vacation option that can teach young people with diabetes about
fun,
independence, and the importance of taking proper care of themselves. Getting The Most Out Of
Diabetes Camp is a superbly presented and unique preparatory guide covering everything from
telling when a child is ready for camp to the application process and packing, to dealing with
homesickness and evaluating the experiences of camp. Getting The Most Out Of Diabetes Camp
is
an absolute "must-read" for every parent who is seriously considering diabetes camp for his or her
child, as well as surprisingly applicable as well for parents who are considering sending their
non-diabetic child's siblings to more ordinary camps.
The Ultimate Survival Guide For The Single Father
Thomas Hoerner
Harbinger Press
2711 Buford Rd., PMB 383, Richmond, VA 23235
0967473640 $12.95 www.amazon.com
The Ultimate Survival Guide For The Single Father is a straightforward, no-nonsense guidebook
for
single dads of all backgrounds struggling to meet the challenge of raising a child. Individual
chapters
address a wide range of issues and concerns from coping with divorce and separation, to dealing
with domestic chores, to cooking nutritious meals fast and easy, to taking care of one's health and
financial matters, to balancing home responsibilities with a career, and much more. Packed cover
to
cover with a compendium of useful information for men of any age or background suddenly
having
the total responsibility for rearing a child thrust upon them, The Ultimate Survival Guide For The
Single Father will prove an invaluable resource for successfully raising that child without burning
out
or otherwise losing your mind!
Transplant procedures are currently performed using over 25 different organs and tissues. The
Transplantation Sourcebook gathers the latest information on solid organ and tissue
transplantation,
from the preparations and procedures themselves to financial and rehabilitation concerns. Another
fine basic reference which provides important keys to understanding.
W.W. Norton & Company
500 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
Two very different titles are recommended picks. Karen Brennan's Being With Rachel
(0-393-01961-6, $23.95) tells of a family's changes when a 25-year-old daughter is gravely
injured
in a motorcycle accident. Her mother's account of her daughter's slow recovery, determination to
walk again, and lasting brain injuries makes for a moving story of rebirth and courage. Steven
Vogel's Prime Mover (02126-2, $25.95) provides a natural history of muscles and how they
work,
from exploring artificial and natural muscles in other creatures and in man's creations to
understanding the power and limitations of the human muscle. Biomechanics comes alive in a
discussion blending science, health, history, and mechanical insights.
All About Joints
Irwin Siegel, MD
Demos
386 Park Avenue South #201, New York NY 10016
1888799560 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Dr. Irwin Siegel's All About Joints is a 'maintenance guide' covering all the joints of the body,
from
wrists to knees and ankles. Any who want to understand normal functioning of the joints and
treatments of common ailments and injuries will find All About Joints to be an
excellent,
"reader friendly" basic coverage which combines an understanding of anatomy with insights on the
latest treatments. Diagnosis and prevention are also included in this fine and very highly
recommended survey.
Boomers Really Can Put Old On Hold
Barbara Morris, R. Ph.
Image F/X Publications
P.O. Box 937, Escondido, CA 92033-0937
0966784219 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Barbara Morris' Boomers Really Can Put Old On Hold is a practical, energetic, and health
oriented
book dedicated to the proposition that anyone can extend their life and improving the quality of
their
"golden years". Written especially for Baby Boomers, this excellent catalogue of tips, tricks and
techniques covers not only keeping oneself in good health but also retirement plans and solid
information resources. Written by a fresh and vibrant 72-year-old woman (check the author's
photograph and you'll be amazed someone that venerable can look and feel so good!), Boomers
Really Can Put Old On Hold is highly recommended reading for all ages!
Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby
Caroline C. Creager
Executive Physical Therapy
P.O. Box 1319, Berthoud, CO 80513
0964115352 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby by physical therapist and exercise specialist Caroline C.
Creager (Founder and CEO, Executive Physical Therapy, Inc., Berthoud, Colorado) is an
energetic,
authoritative health and workout guide designed specifically for new mothers. Individual chapters
address exercise guidelines for mothers recovering from vaginal delivery, Cesarean delivery
recovery, techniques for managing Cesarean scar tissue, ways to strengthen weakened abdominal
muscles, balancing exercise with breast feeding, the value of working out on a ball, fitting exercise
into a busy schedule and much more. Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby is a superbly presented
and "user friendly" health and exercise guidebook and especially recommended for young mothers
who may feel overwhelmed but don't want to neglect their physical well-being.
The Business Shelf
Lessons From Leadership Failures
Denis Orme
1stBooks Library
2511 West 3rd St., Bloomington IN 47404
0759651779 $29.80 www.amazon.com
Lessons From Leadership Failures: The Greenfields Approach by management consultant and
business start-up expert Denis Orme is an amazing, superbly presented, informative and practical
book offering case histories, anecdotal evidence, and cogent advice for making the most of one's
business regardless of the produce or service being offered to the marketplace. From the crucial
importance of watching one's budget to encouraging teamwork and most importantly, learning
from
the mistakes of others rather than making the same mistakes all over again, Lessons From
Leadership Failures is an encouraging book and excellent guide for the novice entrepreneur or
corporate executive wanting to lead their enterprise to an enduring commercial success.
Webs of Innovation
Alexander Loudon
FT.com
c/o Pearson Education
128 Long Acre, London, WC2E 9AN
http://www.websofinnovation.com
0273656465 $27.00 www.amazon.com
Webs Of Innovation by Internet expert and global business consultant Alexander Loudon is a
clearly
forward-looking and progressive book about the future of business in the age of the Internet. A
practical-minded approach to taking advantage of globalization and changing technology is the
hallmark of this adventurous tour through the evolution of the Internet, the process of acquiring
corporate venture capital, and generally gearing one's enterprise to make the most of today's
changing and highly interdependent markets. Anecdotes and examples pepper this exciting and
useful guide to taking charge of one's entrepreneurial destiny. Webs Of Innovation is highly
recommended reading for entrepreneurs wanting to utilize the Internet and the World Wide Web
in
their mercantile and corporate ventures.
Primer Of Public Relations Research
Don W. Stacks
Guilford Press
72 Spring St., New York, NY 10012
1572307269 $35.00 www.amazon.com
Primer Of Public Relations Research by Don W. Stacks (Professor and Director of the Program in
Advertising and Public Relations, University of Miami School of Communication) is a
comprehensive survey of research methods used by Public Relations professionals in all walks of
business. Individual chapters cover both formal and informal research methodology, from simple
case studies to experiments, statistical reasoning, and computer analysis. Erudite, heavily
researched,
first rate reading, Professor Stacks' Primer Of Public Relations Research is strongly recommended
reading for students of seeking degrees or enhancing their expertise in the fields of Business
Management, Corporate Public Relations, and Human Resource Management.
Smart Marketing
Stan Rosenzweig
Emery Publishing Company
800 Summer Street, Suite 340, Stamford, CT 06901
1586520024 $29.95 www.amazon.com
Smart Marketing by successful business owner, consultant and trainer Stan Rosenzweig is a
reader
friendly, "how to" business book about the sales and marketing tactics employed by America's
most
successful businesses. From techniques to remedy ineffective advertising to budget-conscious
strategies for achieving marketing objectives to the importance and power of branding, Smart
Marketing offers a world-class tour of tips, tricks, and techniques to earn more sales for your time
and effort. A solid, practical guide filled with wisdom, humor, and illustrative examples, Smart
Marketing is especially recommended for readers charged with sales and marketing
responsibilities
within their company or corporation.
Building A Project-Driven Enterprise
Ronald Mascitelli
Technology Perspectives
P.O. Box 8539, Northridge, CA 91327
0966269713 $39.95 www.amazon.com
Building A Project-Driven Enterprise: How to Slash Waste and Boost Profits Through Lean
Project
Management by project management expert and Certified Management Consultant Ronald
Mascitelli
is a no-nonsense, go-getter book offering straightforward, "user friendly" advice on how to best
minimize costs and maximize performance in project management. From twelve different ways to
simplify and improve decision-making processes to step-by-step methodology for reducing wasted
effort, Building a Project-Driven Enterprise paints a broad canvas of useful and
thought-provoking
ways to succeed in today's driven business world. Enhanced with extensive Notes, References,
and
an Index, Building A Project-Driven Enterprise is highly recommended reading for anyone
wanting
to achieve both efficiency and high standards of excellence in their particular entrepreneurial or
corporate project.
The Solutions Focus
Paul Z. Jackson & Mark McKergow
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
1163 East Ogden Avenue, Suite 705, Naperville, IL 60563-8535
1857882709 $24.95 www.amazon.com
The Solutions Focus: The Simple Way To Positive Change, collaboratively written by business
management consultants Paul Z. Jackson and Mark McKergow, is a powerful, "reader friendly"
guide that focuses entirely on a pragmatic approach to modern business dilemmas. From making
use
of proper organization, to the importance of teamwork to a simple and useful focus technique to
get
to the heart of any problem in short order, The Solutions Focus is very strongly recommended as
a
dynamic, practical, and straightforward guide to streamlining efficiency and improving business
sense.
How To Write & Prepare Training Materials, 2nd Edition
Nancy Stimson
Kogan Page
c/o Stylus Publishing
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterlings, VA 20166-2012
0749437235 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Written by training and human resources professional Nancy Stimson, and now updated and
expanded in its second edition, How to Write & Prepare Training Materials continues to be an
indispensable, core reference and guide expressly written for managers and trainers seeking to
create
materials that maximize communication and understanding. With a wealth of useful information
on
copyright matters, data protection, basic editing and punctuation, tables, visuals, and much more,
How To Write & Prepare Training Materials is a superbly presented and highly recommended
reference for anyone charged with the responsibility of creating effective educational aids for any
business of any size or scope.
The 3-Dimensional Business Voice
Joni Wilson
Blue Loon Press
Box 15660, San Diego, CA 92115-5660
0966988310 $15.95 www.amazon.com
The 3-Dimensional Business Voice: The Voice Of Command! by Joni Wilson is a dynamic,
practical,
"user friendly" guide to cultivating an attention-getting voice and attitude, in order to enhance
one's
communication skills and become a master of the questions and answer format. A superb
self-improvement reference for speakers in all careers and all walks of business, The
3-Dimensional
Business Voice is a powerful, accessible "how to" manual on how to get people to hear what it is
you want to say -- and do what you tell them to do.
Terrorism And Business
Dean C. Alexander & Yonah Alexander
Transnational Publishers
410 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502
1571052461 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Terrorism And Business: The Impact Of September 11, 2001 is a serious study that focuses upon
the reaction of corporate America, U.S. labor, and the U.S. government to the September 11
attacks. From economic impact to financial markets and broad-ranging effects at local, state, and
national levels, Terrorism And Business provides the reader with a solid analysis of present and
future repercussions as well as changes to the shape of business in America. A powerful, in-depth
study Terrorism And Business is an especially timely and recommended read for those with a keen
interest in modern economics and the impact of national and international terrorism upon the
global
marketplace.
Pick & Shovel Marketing
Lynette R. Hawkins
Beyond Marketing Group
PO Box 11344, Winston-Salem NC 27116
www.beyondmarketinggroup.com
0970417403 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Pick & Shovel Marketing: How To Attract, Sell, And Keep Customers Cheaply by national
speaker
and marketing professional Lynette Hawkins is a superbly presented "how to" business guide
written
specifically to the tasks of targeting the right customers, getting the most out of one's advertising
dollars, keeping customers happy, and earning repeat business in the long run. Filled with a wealth
of practical tips, tricks, and techniques to earning the recurring business that a business needs for
commercial viability and profitability, Pick & Shovel Marketing is strongly recommended reading
for
business owners, corporate managers, and venture capital entrepreneurs.
Techno-Selling
Bob Boog
THS International
Elizabeth Caulder (publicity)
Box 221283, Newhall, CA 91322-1283
0966613058 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Bob Boog's Techno-Selling: Cutting-Edge Tips, Tricks & Tools, Plus Humorous Blunders To
Avoid For Anyone Involved In Any Kind Of Sales is a superbly presented, reader-friendly guide
for
sellers of all experience levels who want to start using the resources of the World Wide Web and
the
Internet to quickly and easily market products and/or services to buyers across the nation and
around the world. From creating an online office to anecdotes of cyberspace-do's and
cyberspace-don'ts, Techno Selling is an excellent and highly recommended introduction to the
manifold rewards and pitfalls related to making the Internet work for you!
Net Know-How
Jim Romeo
Aegis Publishing Group
796 Aquidneck Ave., Newport, RI 02842
1890154245 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Jim Romeo's Net Know-How: Surviving the Bloodbath - Straight Talk From 25 Internet
Entrepreneurs is an engaging and informative selection of twenty-five true stories on the theme of
starting up an Internet business, as told by people who did it. The creators of experience.com,
collages.net, carepackages.com and more share their stories, including what they expected, the
surprises that caught them unawares, and the shrewd thinking and careful preparations that kept
them going when other dot-com companies failed. Net Know-How is a first-rate book of
anecdotal
business wisdom, and highly recommended for anyone considering launching or working for a
dot-com company!
Reversing The Ostrich Approach To Diversity
A. S. Tolbert, Ph.D.
Nasus Publishing
1509 Irving Lane, Minneapolis MN 55337
0967029139 $11.95 successideas.com
Reversing The Ostrich Approach To Diversity by business and workplace development consultant
A. S. Tolbert is a practical, effective guide centering on five easy-to-understand concepts to help
incorporate diversity into one's business in order to improve the bottom line. From the long-term
disadvantages of walking on eggshells to productive means of resolving conflict to improving
one's
instincts, interpersonal skills, and making oneself more presentable for promotion, Reversing the
Ostrich Approach to Diversity is an impressive and fully accessible guide which ought to be
required
reading for anyone employed in or managing an ethnically or culturally diverse workplace!
In The News
William Wray Carney
The University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1
0888643829 $24.95 www.amazon.com
In The News: The Practice Of Media Relations In Canada by experienced journalist and lecturer
William Wray Carney is a solidly informative treatise about public relations with the media - in
particular the Canadian media, but the vital advice and sound information, such as the principle of
"Good Communications Cannot Override Bad Judgement" apply directly to public relations
workers
everywhere. Grounded solidly in research and personal experience, yet written in a
straightforward,
direct style particularly suitable for introducing novices to public relations while offering new tips,
tricks, and techniques for veteran PR workers, In The News is a first-rate and highly
recommended
guidebook to the art, craft and science of media relations.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Jews And Medicine
Frank Heynick
KTAV Publishing House
900 Jefferson St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
0881257737 $39.50 1-201-963-0102
Jews And Medicine: An Epic Saga by academician and lecturer Frank Heynick is a vast and
comprehensive history of the scientific and medical accomplishments discovered by Jewish
doctors
and researchers throughout medical history, from the classical medicine of Maimonides to the
germ
theory of Cohn to Freudian psychoanalysis. An amazing and informative volume, Heynick
discusses
college-level medical theories with careful explanations written for readers of all medical
backgrounds, from the non-specialist general reader with an interest in Judaic Studies, to
advanced
scholars in the field of Medical History. Jews And Medicine is a simply fascinating distillation of
the
evolution of medical science across the centuries and the lengths to which Jewish people have
advanced the knowledge and skill to help sick and injured human beings.
Our Immoral Soul: A Manifesto Of Spiritual Disobedience by Rabbi Nilton Bonder (leader of one
of
Brazil's largest Jewish congregations) is a fascinating and informative treatise about a special logic
peculiar to the soul and the balance between the "immoral soul" and the "moral animal" of
psychology and evolution. Rabbi Bonder received his training at the Jewish Theological Seminary
in
New York City, and in Our Immoral Soul he adroitly tackles a range of relevant issues such as the
many types of self and spiritual betrayal, to the essence of the self with insight, wisdom, and
devoted
learning. A compelling and persuasive treatise, Our Immoral Soul is a strongly recommended
addition to Judaic Studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections.
Creating A Judaism Without Religion
S. Daniel Breslauer
University Press of America
c/o Rowman & Littlefield
4270 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
076182104X $48.00 www.amazon.com
In Creating A Judaism Without Religion: A Postmodern Jewish Possibility, Daniel Breslauer
explores the contemporary phenomena of a Jewish identity that is divorced from traditional
concepts
of "religion" as the sole source of Jewishness. Challenging, articulate, and occasionally
iconoclastic
chapters include Creative Betrayal: Hasidism, Israeli Writers, and Martin Buber; Jewish Studies,
Disciples of the Besht, and Responses to the Holocaust; A Possibility for Deconstruction of
Revelation: The case of Eugene B. Borowitz; Visions of the Messiah in Poetry, Theology, and
Mysticism; Jewish Culture as Experiments in Variety: Some Reflections on Hayyim Nahman
Bialik
and Cultural Zionism; Anthropological Betrayal: Bialik and the Jewish Book; Bialik, Agnon, and
Ben Yehuda: Hebrew and the Individual's Spiritual Quest; Negotiation as Theology: Reflections
on
Stories by I.L. Peretz, S.Y. Agnon, and Martin Buber; Considerations of Eisik Ben Yekel of
Crakow, Some Stories of I.L. Peretz, and the Meaning of Circumcision; and The Limits of
Covenant
Theology, Instructive Poems by Ilan Sheinfeld, and the Subversive in Peretz. A welcome and
recommended addition to Judaic Studies reading lists and academic reference collections,
Creating A
Judaism Without Religion is enhanced with an extensive bibliography and an exhaustive
index.
Passion, Vitality, And Foment
Lamontte M. Luker
Trinity Press
4775 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
1563383535 $32.00 www.amazon.com
Deftly edited by Lamontte M. Luker (Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Lutheran Theological
Southern Seminary, Columbia, South Carolina), Passion, Vitality, And Foment: The Dynamics Of
Second Temple Judaism is a fascinating and informative selection of original essays by learned
contributors about religious advances that occurred during the period of Judaic history commonly
referred to as the post-exilic (586 B.C. to 210 C.E..) "Second Temple". From the advent of the
Sabbath and synagogues to the origin of traditions and developments in spirituality, Passion,
Vitality
and Foment plumbs the extensive theological evolution of the Jewish faith since ancient times.
Passion, Vitality, And Foment is a seminal and highly recommended contribution to Judaic
Studies
and Old Testament Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
Jeremiah's Promise
Rabbi Kenneth Roseman
UAHC Press
633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-6778
0807407879 $8.95 www.uahcpress.com
Written by Kenneth Roseman, a rabbi with a Ph.D. in American Jewish History, Jeremiah's
Promise:
An Adventure In Modern Israel is a remarkable book for young adult Jewish readers. It presents
Jewish history in a format that allows young people to direct their own adventure. Putting the
reader
in the role of a Polish Jew who has survived the horrors of the Nazi reign, Jeremiah's Promise
presents the reader with a choice for the future; the decision the reader makes prompts him or her
to
turn to a given page and read the outcome of the decision, and then make another choice,
repeating
the process until reaching one of the multiple endings. Different readers will enjoy very different
adventures, all centering upon the theme of the journey to Israel, coming to a better understanding
of the Jewish faith, and adjusting to the new surroundings of life in Palestine. An engaging,
entertaining, and informative book recommended for readers of all ages.
For Solo Violin
Aldo Zargani
Paul Dry Books
117 South 17th Street, Suite 1102, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
0967967538 $15.95 pauldrybooks.com
For Solo Violin: A Jewish Childhood In Fascist Italy is the memoir of Aldo Zargani, a man who
survived being a Jewish child in northern Italy during the brutal era of 1938-1945, when the
Fascists
and Nazis held sway and a deliberate, well orchestrated campaign of genocide was underway.
Told
from a vantage point of fifty years later, For Solo Violin recalls the wonder of childhood mixed
with
shocking events of war and murder in this deeply moving, personal account. For Solo Violin is a
clear autobiographical testament, recommended for Judaic Studies supplemental reading lists, and
a
welcome addition to the growing library of Holocaust literature.
The Library Video/DVD Shelf
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1-800-543-3764 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Bullfrog Films is the premier producer of documentary videos for school and community library
collections. Four of their latest efforts continue to document the variety and scope of the Bullfrog
Films video catalog. Marcelo Alvarez: In Search Of Gardel ($250.00, 55 minutes, Niv Fichman)
focuses on how the Argentinean tenor Marcelo Alvarez sought inspiration for his own musical
performances from the work of Carlos Gardel, a deceased tango singer. Helen Nearing:
Conscious
Living/Conscious Dying ($250.00, 55 minutes, Polly Bennell and Andrea Sarris) provides an
informed and informed biographical examination of the lives and deaths of homesteading authors
Helen Nearing and Scott Nearing. Here's My Question: Where Does My Garbage Go? ($195.00,
$26 minutes, Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer) is a superb presented documentary teaching young
viewers about the processes of waste management and recycling. Save Our Land, Save Our
Towns
($25.00, $57 minutes, Dirk Eitzen) is a compelling examination of the causes and effects of
suburban sprawl, along with thoughtful recommendations and effective solutions for curbing the
environmental and social consequences of this high profile issue. The technical qualities of these
strongly recommended videos is consistently excellent and they are especially appropriate for class
curriculum supplementation.
The Rifleman Box Set #1
MPI Home Video
16101 South 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
DVD7603 $49.98 mpihomevideo.com
The Rifleman was the popular television western series starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain,
a
widower who raised his son (Johnny Crawford) on a ranch in New Mexico in the late 1880s.
Every
episode portrayed an old fashioned sense of morality, courage, and justice as Lucas McCain was
called upon to defend the local town, his ranch, his son, and a number of ordinary men and
women
who were threatened by the villains and outlaws of the Old West. Lucas signature weapon was a
specially modified rifle that could should bullets faster, with more accuracy and at a greater
distance
than any of the bad guys. Now in a four-volume boxed set containing more than nine hours of
these
memorable black & white western adventure series from television's early days, The Rifleman Box
Set #1 is an enthusiastically recommended addition to community library Video and DVD
collections, as well as a popular choice for nostalgia buffs with found memories for one of the
more
wholesome and "family values" oriented shows of television's "Golden Age".
St. Clare Of Assisi
Vision Video
PO Box 540, Worcester, PA 19490-0540
#4550 $19.99 1-800-523-0226
St. Clare Of Assisi And The Poor Clares is a superbly produced and narrated, full color, 70
minute
video documentary in two parts. The principal part of the video focuses on the extraordinary and
influential life and work of the female Christian mystic and follower of St. Francis of Assisi. St.
Clare
of Assisi provided a unique and ground breaking contribution to the work undertaken by St.
Francis
and the fledgling Franciscan movement. This is followed by "Poor Clares: A Hidden Presence"
and
reveals that more than twenty thousand woman today follow the example and continue the work
of
St. Clare in monasteries and convents around the world. Very highly recommended viewing, St.
Clare Of Assisi is enhanced with medieval harmonies and exquisite photography of the sacred
places
in and around Assisi that characterize the life of this fascinating, influential, self-effacing woman
who
chose to live a life of prayer and dedication in accordance with the most self-less and
self-sacrificing
precepts of Christianity.
WWII In Color: The British Story
Goldhil Home Media International
411 Video Information (publicity)
137 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 207, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
1585659347 $24.95 1-800-250-8760
WWII In Color: The British Story is a unique documentary showcasing the British experience in
World War II through the means of color photography and film. The latest addition to the
outstanding Goldhil Home Media (Digital Collector's Edition) this DVD presents truly amazing
color war footage, as well as letters and diaries, and enhanced for the viewer with Dolby Digital
5.1
Surround Sound, timelines, British WWII wall posters, and "Bonus Footage". WWII In Color:
The
British Story is a superbly presented and very welcome addition to any community library or
military
buff's World War II reference collection.
The Musicbook Shelf
Avant Rock
Bill Martin
Open Court Publishing Company
332 S. Michigan Ave. #1100, Chicago, IL 60604-4434
0-8126-9500-3 $19.9 opencourtbooks.com
At first glance the term "avant-garde rock" may be a contradiction in terms, but upon further
reflection it provides an umbrella term for trends which emerged through the cultural and political
upheavals of the 1960s. From Yoko Ono to King Crimson and beyond, Professor Martin's Avant
Rock cogently analyzes both artists and groups, offering new insights into the emerging styles of
this
musical genre.
Danny Boy
Malachy McCourt
Running Press
125 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
0-7624-1124-4 $18.95 1-800-345-5359
The legend of the beloved Irish ballad is revealed in Malachy McCourt's Danny Boy, a seminal
title
probing its roots and underlying meaning. McCourt extensively traveled throughout Ireland
interviewing musicologists, historians, celebrities and Irish icons in the course of his investigation.
In
Danny Boy, Irish folklore and history spice an exciting contribution to music history and
appreciation.
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.
Louisiana Music
Rick Koster
Da Capo Press
11 Cambridge Ctr, Cambridge, MA 02142
0-306-81003-4 $16.50 1-800-242-7737
Rick Koster's Louisiana Music is the first and only guide to the variety of musicians in this
southern
American state: others have focused on specific styles (Creole, Cajun, Zydeco) but Louisiana
Music
considers the past and present of jazz, rock, gospel and other styles of both urban and
lesser-known
areas, including the Mardi Gras Indian tribes. Louisiana Music is a must' for avid fans of
Louisiana
music.
The Railroading Shelf
Riding The Rails
William C. Herow
Roundabout Publications
P.O. Box 19235, Lenexa, KS 66285
1885464266 $12.95 1-800-455-2207
Now in an updated second edition, Riding The Rails: Tourist Guide To America's Scenic Train
Rides is a straightforward, "user friendly" guidebook to 151 scenic train rides in 44 states. Each
train
rides is featured in a concise one-page description format that informs the reader where the ride is,
its street address, telephone number and associated web URL, the price, schedule, and special
holiday events. Riding The Rails is quick and easy reference for anyone in America who enjoys a
good train ride for fun, and a highly recommended addition to any dedicated train buff's American
railroading reference collection.
Steel Weels Rolling
J. Parker Lamb
The Boston Mills Press
132 Main St., Erin, ON, Canada N0B 1T0
1550463314 $45.00 www.amazon.com
The second volume in the Boston Mills Press "Masters of Railroad Photography", Steel Wheels
Rolling: A Personal Journey Of Railroad Photography by railroading expert and photographer J.
Parker Lamp is a simply fascinating collection of black-and-white photographs of railroad
successes
over the course of five decades. From pictures of the last of the American Midwest steam engines
through the arrival of the diesel engine and much more, Steel Wheels Rolling captures mass
transit
history in America in unforgettable impressions. Very brief text captions round out this gorgeous
showcase of exceptional railroad photography. Also very highly recommended is the first titles in
the
"Masters of Railroad Photography" series, Ted Benson's One Track Mind: Photographic Essays
On
Western Railroading (1550462733, $45.00).
Rails Under The Mighty Hudson
Brian J. Cudahy
Fordham University Press
University Box L, 2546 Belmont Ave., Bronx, NY 10458
0823221903 $20.00 www.amazon.com
Rails Under The Mighty Hudson: The Story Of The Hudson Tubes, The Pennsy Tunnels, And
Manhattan Transfer by author and transportation expert Brian J. Cudahy is the true history of the
construction of railway tunnels linking New Jersey and New York. Black-and-white photographs
enrich this meticulous, thorough accounting of a turn-of-the-century engineering marvel that
helped
transform America into the modern engine of transportation and mass production that it is today.
Rails Under The Mighty Hudson is a meticulously researched and deftly written addition to any
personal, academic, and community library railroad history reference collections.
Guide To Tourist Railroads And Museums 2002
Kalmbach Publishing Company
PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187
0890244278 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Now in its 37th Annual Edition, the Kalmbach Guide To Tourist Railroads And Museums 2002
(drawn from "Trains" and "Classic Trains" magazines) continues to be the definite "bible" for
railroad enthusiasts, modelers, collectors and operators for planning their railroading themed
vacations. Guide To Tourist Railroads And Museums 2002 also offers a wealth of information on
steam engines and diesels, railroad lines, and trolley cars available for riding. Also included are a
number of displays (including model railroads) accessible to the general public. Site descriptions
include operating schedules, locations, phone numbers, photos, accommodations, special events
and
directions. The Guide To Tourist Railroads And Museums 2002 is enhanced with coupons for
savings on entrance fees and tickets! If you are a railroad buff looking for that perfect vacation,
begin your planning with the Guide To Tourist Railroads And Museums 2002!
The Library CD Music Shelf
Voice
Neal Schon
The Higher Octave Music Group
PO Box 5106, Oxnard, CA 93031
HOMCD 10418 $17.98 amazon.com
In Voice, guitarist Neal Schon offers a series of superb performances showcasing ten numbers
with
his
impressive, unforgettable artistry. The pieces comprises this outstanding collection include Caruso
(5:40); Hero (4:19); I Do It For You (5:52); Killing Me Softly (5:03); From This Moment On
(5:07); Why (4:53); I Can't Make You Love Me (4:44); Con Te Partiro (4:11); My Heart Will Go
On (4:11); and A Song For You (4:12).
Fado em Mim
Mariza
Rock Paper Scissors
5340 Old State Road, 37 South, Bloomington, IN 47401
TSQD 9026 $16.98 www.amazon.com
I don't speak a word of Portuguese. But with Mariza's Fado Em Mim I don't have to. Her voice
and
music speak in a universal language that reaches into the heart, mind and soul of the listener with
a
perfectly understood clarity. Fad em Mim comprises six class Fados and six original compositions,
each and every one of which evokes and conjures an emotional response that is ranges across a
full
complement feeling. Fado Em Mim is the perfect vehicle for introducing a most remarkable,
memorable talent to an appreciative American audience.
Voice Of The Turtle
Titanic Records
Tara Publications
Box 707, Owings Mills, MD 21117
SF-VOT-20D $15.98 jewishmusic.com
Voice Of The Turtle: Balkan Vistas - Spanish Dreams showcases the Judaic music of Bulgaria
and
Yugoslavia. It is a unique music that sometimes reflects signs of an ancient Turkish influence. A
welcome addition to the growing library of authentic, regional, Sephardic/Spanish music, Voice
Of
The Turtle is comprised of flawlessly recorded versions of La yave de Espanya (3:27); Estaz caza
(1;57); Durme, durme (4:11); La dolor de la prensesa (4:38); Pregoneroz (3:12); Andarletto
(4:32);
Aman dermankik (3:09) el Koron de Loz mochachoz (2:30); Chici bunichi (1;37); Dame Paraz
(1:24); Ija mia (3:45); Ken es akeyo de la meniana (3:30); Abashando de la Skalera (3:07); La
Sirena
(4:33); Nochez, nochez (2:35); A la una (6:30); Kwando Moshe (3:00; Yo le mandi (2:00; Si
veriash
a la rana (1:55); and Halilem (2:16). Total Time 65:02. Also very highly recommended for
Sephardic
CD music libraries are Bridges Of Song: Music Of The Spanish Jews Of Morocco (SF-VOT-25D,
$15.98); Mazal Bueno: A Portrait In Song Of The Spanish Jews (SF-WEW-10-D, $15.98); as
well
as The Art Of Judeo-spanish Song (SF-ALH-05-D $15.98).
Mesa Sunrise
John Huling
Red Feather Music
c/o Paras Recordings
826 South Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
RFP-1012 $16.98 www.amazon.com
Mesa Sunrise: The Essential John Huling musically showcases the natural beauty of the mesas and
canyons located in today's southwestern national parks and celebrates the spirit of the ancient
Anasazi civilization that once dwelt in them. Through the utilization of Native American flutes
and
drums blended with digitally recorded sounds of nature make Mesa Sunrise a welcome and valued
addition to any Native American music collection. The individual pieces comprising this
outstanding
collection include Sunrise at East Mesa (4:54); Wupatki (4:38); Breath of the Mountain (5:57);
Earth (5:14); Nightfall on Hoskinni (5:53); Night of the Mockingbird (2:43); Forgotten Plateaus
(3:21); Nightfall on the Mesa (4:40); Sacred Rituals (3:48); and Lost Canyons (6:05). Also very
highly recommended for personal, academic, and community library Native American CD music
collections is Gary Stroutsos' Echoes Of Canyon De Chelly (RFP-7008, $16.98).
The Political Science Shelf
Electronic Democracy
Graeme Browning
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford NJ 08055
0910965498 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition, Electronic Democracy: Using The Internet
To Transform American Politics by Graeme Browning (Editorial Director, Internet Policy
Institute
and Associate Editor for "Federal Computer Week", a key publication for technology news in the
federal government) is a fascinating, authoritative, and informative guide to politics on the
Internet.
The issues and topics covered range from using the World Wide Web for grassroots organization
to
making one's email to Congress count, to the history and future of online voting and polling, to
online campaign resources and projections for the future. Electronic Democracy is a compelling
and
very highly recommended read for motivated political citizens who want to better understand the
profound impacts that the technology of today and tomorrow has upon our nation's government
of,
by, and for the people!
The Native American Shelf
Great Cruelties Have Been Reported
Richard Flint
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&M University Press, dist.
PO Bos 750414, Dallas, TX 75275-0415
0870744607 $45.00 www.amazon.com
Great Cruelties Have Been Reported: The 1544 Investigation Of The Coronado Expedition by
historian Richard Flint is a superbly presented, scholarly, detailed historical analysis of not just the
Spanish Coronado Expedition into the New World, but also the official investigation by Spanish
officials after the Coronado Expedition's two-year duration. Focusing on the primary sources of
the
extensive documents recording this official investigation, Great Cruelties Have Been Reported
unflinchingly surveys and reports the clash between worlds and cultures, the Spanish
conquistadors
and the Native American peoples. Great Cruelties Have Been Reported is a solid, exhaustively
researched, well reasoned, and smoothly written account which is strongly recommended for both
academic and community library history collections.
Newe Hupia
Beverly Crum, et al.
Utah State University Press
7800 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
0874214130 $24.95 www.amazon.com
A collaborative effort by Beverly Crum, Earl Crum, and Jon P. Dayly, Newe Hupia: Shoshoni
Poetry Songs is a unique and seminal collection of poetry and songs both in the Native American
Shoshoni language and in English translation. An introduction and commentary about the poems,
as
well as a vast glossary of Shoshoni terms and their English meanings offers meaningful context for
these timeless and eternal verses of the heart and soul. Newe Hupia also comes with an audio CD
containing superbly recorded performances of the songs by Earl and Beverly Crum, resulting in a
unique literary and audio experience that is very highly recommended, ground breaking
contribution
to Native American Studies music and cultural reference collections.
Faces In The Forest
Michael D. Blackstock
McGill-Queen's University Press
3430 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1X9
0773522565 $44.95 www.amazon.com
Faces In The Forest: First Nations Art Created On Living Trees by Michael D. Blackstock
(Aboriginal Affairs manager, Ministry of Forests, British Columbia, Canada) is an impressive and
scholarly presentation of a unique form of Native American art carved into living trees. The text
carefully details the history and significance of this special art form, and black-and-white
photographs present examples carefully delineated with extensive research. A fascinating and
informative read, Faces In The Forest is a very highly recommended contribution to Native
American Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
Navajo Spoons
Cindra Kline
Museum of New Mexico Press
P.O. Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87504
0890133913 $27.50 www.amazon.com
Navajo Spoons: Indian Artistry And The Souvenir Trade, 1880s-1940s by Native American
artifact
and antiquities dealer Cindra Kline is an informative and attractive combination history and art
that
tells and showcases the story of some truly fine silverware created in an era when the railroad
helped
open up and streamline travel and trade with the American West. The cross-cultural elegance of
Navajo silverware is amazingly displayed in the beautiful, full-color photographs of Navajo
Spoons,
while the "reader friendly" text offers deep insight into these artifacts and the people who created
them. A superb artbook especially for those who enjoy fine silverwork, Navajo Spoons is a
recommended addition to Native American Studies supplemental reading lists and reference
collections, as well as an invaluable single volume introduction for collectors and dealers of
Navajo
silverwork.
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
Perfect Match
Anistatia Miller & Jared Brown
Schocken Books/Ramdom House
280 Park Avenue, 8th fl., NY, NY 10017
0805211292 $15.95 1-800-726-0600
Perfect Match: Discovering Your Soulmate by ISAR-certified professional astrologer Anistatia
Miller, and her co-author husband Jared Brown is a comprehensive, "user friendly" manual to
utilizing astrological wisdom drawn from Chinese, Hindu, Judaic, Celtic, and Western
matchmakers
when seeking divine guidance from the stars in personal relationships. Written in straightforward,
ordinary language accessible to non-specialist general readers and astrology users of all
experience
levels, Perfect Match is an amazing astrological reference filled with a seemingly endless fount of
metaphysical knowledge and lore.
Kaleidoscope
Elisabeth Keely Wilson
Brookside Press
111 Brookside Place, Danville, CA 94526
0970103808 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Kaleidoscope: Artistic Techniques For The Creative Soul by Elisabeth Keely Wilson is an
inspirational book that blends beautiful, full-color artwork and innovative, brief, almost poetic
commentaries about metaphysical and spiritual thoughts to guide the reader on an uplifting and
transforming journey of personal insights and intimate revelations. Nurturing the creative spark
that
resides within, the bold, abstract yet vivid paintings have an especially profound impact in this
superb presented volume of imagery, simple mental exercises, meditations to help transcend
creative
block in any literary or artistic medium. Kaleidoscope is highly recommended for students of
metaphysics, spirituality, and the use of art for generating self-introspection.
Spirit Allies
Christopher Penczak
Red Wheel/Weiser Books
368 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
1578632145 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Spirit Allies: Meet Your Team From The Other Side by practicing witch, Reiki Master and
Essence
Consultant Christopher Penczak is a thoroughly reader friendly and informative instructional
guide
to the metaphysical art of communicating with spiritual entities beyond the veil of ordinary life.
Focusing on using connections to the spirit world to empower oneself and improve one's life,
Spirit
Allies is an engrossing and amazing volume, written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style
accessible to all readers regardless of their experience with metaphysics. A motivational and
seminal
work, Spirit Allies is highly recommended reading for students of metaphysics, parapsychology,
and
occult studies.
The Travel Shelf
The Official Guide To American Historic Inns
Deborah Edwards Sakach
American Historic Inns, Inc.
Box 669, Dana Point, CA 92629-0669
1888050098 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated eighth edition, travel expert Deborah Sakach's The Official Guide To
American Historic Inns: Bed & Breakfasts And Country Inns continues to be is a grand and
enthusiastically recommended reference for tourists and travelers throughout America seeking to
experience the unique and memory-making Bed & Breakfast and historic Country Inns. Covering
2,400 lodging coast to coast, and in every state of the union, The Official Guide To American
Historic Inns lists each inn and B&B with its address, phone number, fax if available, email if
available, brief historic description, price, credit cards accepted, luxuries available (such as cable
or a
swimming pool), and more. If you are planning a trip around your state or anywhere in the
country,
begin your planning by browsing through this superb catalogue which is certain to feature an
historic
inn to please you and make your stay truly memorable.
Oregon's Best Wildflower Hikes
George Wuerthner
Westcliffe Publishers
Box 1261, Englewood, CO 80150-1261
1565793919 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Filled cover to cover with 115 beautiful color photography of flowers, trails, and natural splendor,
Oregon's Best Wildflower Hikes: Northwest Region is an amazing and informative guide
showcasing 51 day hikes for prime wildflower viewing of such stunning visual beauty that it is a
wonder for both avid hikers and armchair travelers alike. Specific hiking paths through Columbia
Gorge, Cascade Ranger, Willamette Valley and more are presented with 52 "user friendly" maps
and
52 plant life profiles in this superbly presented guidebook which is especially recommended for
flower and nature lovers who yearn to enjoy all that Oregon's Northwest Region has to offer. If
you
are planning a field trip or outdoor vacation in the northwest region of Oregon, begin with
browsing
the pages of George Wuerthner's Oregon's Best Wildflower Hikes!
A Guide To The Allegheny National Forest
Tom Dwyer
Trailside Publishing
c/o Penn State University Press
820 North University Drive, University Park, PA 16802-1003
0966604504 $12.95 www.amazon.com
Written by Tom Dwyer, A Guide To The Allegheny National Forest is a marvelous pocket
reference
packed with history, detailed commentaries, maps, area-specific information and much more
concerning this grand, 513,000 acre historic forest that makes Pennsylvania truly sylvan. Of
especial
note are the many hiking trail descriptions in this concise, easy-to-read, straightforward and
friendly
guide. If you are planning a vacation, hike, or just a plain day off to enjoy the beauty of the
Allegheny National Forest, you should consult A Guide To The Allegheny National Forest
without
delay!
Wild Rivers
Neville Peat & Brian Patrick
University of Otago Press/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo St., Portland OR 97213
1877276154 $49.95 www.amazon.com
Wild Rivers: Discovering The Natural History Of The Central South Island by Dimedin-based
New
Zealand guidebook writer and nature photographer Neville Peat and Brian Patrick (entomologist,
botanist, and Otago Museum general manager) is a gorgeous, 142 page volume filled from cover
to
cover with full-color nature photography showcasing the Central South Island of New Zealand.
The
informative and reader friendly text reveals a wondrous journey through the history of rock,
unique
ecosystems, and illustrates wide variety of natural settings from coast to icy mountaintops. Wild
Rivers is a beautiful and fascinating book, and as close as any reader can get to the natural wonder
of New Zealand short of actually going there!
Internet Travel Planner
Michael Shapiro
The Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
0762705795 $18.95 1-800-243-0495
Learn how to save time and money through a guide which shows how to use the Internet to
locate
the best travel bargains and save money. Internet Travel Planner goes beyond pinpointing the
latest
sites: it tells how to join online discussion forums, how to gain access to newspapers and reviews,
and how to use online resources to create your very own custom made traveler's guidebook.
It's In The Bag
Barbara DesChamps
Chateau Publishing
PO Box 2401, Nevada City, CA 95959
0971052506 $11.95 chateaupublishing.com
It's In The Bag: The Complete Guide To Lightweight Travel by experienced and seasoned
overseas
traveler Barbara DesChamps is a simple, straightforward, practical, and extremely useful book to
fine art of traveling light without foregoing essentials. From simple shower and laundry kits to
paperwork on the move and choosing the right luggage for you, It's In The Bag is a first-rate,
highly
recommended primer for all travelers. If you are planning an extended trip abroad, beginning by
reading Barbara DesChamps' It's In The Bag!
Chilkoot
Allan Ingelson, et.al.
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
1889963542 $24.95 1-800-565-3770
Chilkoot is a trail guide that will appeal to outdoor adventurers with a love of Alaska and Canada.
It
covers the famed Chilkoot Trail which straddles the American-Canadian border. From a history of
the trail to details on its management and ecotourism, Chilkoot provides an excellent account of
special interest to Alaskan and Canadian outdoors travelers.
The Treasures And Pleasures Of Vietnam And Cambodia
Ron Krannich & Caryl Krannich
Impact Publications
9104 Manassas Drive, Suite N., Manassas Park, VA 20111-5211
1570231567 $16.95 www.amazon.com
The Treasures And Pleasures Of Vietnam And Cambodia: Best Of The Best In Travel And
Shopping is an amazing, "user friendly" touring, travel, and shopping guide. Individual chapters
focus upon the marvels of Vietnamese and Cambodian cities, as well as adventure-of-a-lifetime
guidelines for smart traveling and shopping. Filled with sensible advice, maps, addresses, tips,
great
places to go and an easy index, The Treasures and Pleasures of Vietnam and Cambodia covers
everything short of being a primer in the native language. Highly recommended for anyone
planning
a trip to these exotic and beautiful lands, The Treasures And Pleasures Of Vietnam And
Cambodia is
a "must" for getting the most out of a business or vacation trip to these exotic lands.
Alternative Travel Directory
Transitions Abroad Magazine Editors
Transitions Abroad Publishing
Box 1300, Amherst, MA 01004-1300
1886732108 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Now in an updated and expanded seventh edition, Alternative Travel Directory: The Complete
Guide To Traveling, Studying & Living Overseas is an amazing, time and effort saving guide to
the
available resources for worldwide travel. The Alternative Travel Directory is a highly
recommended
travel planning resource whether one seeks an international ticket for the family, to accommodate
disabilities, to study, or to learn a language. Personal anecdotes round out a wealth of programs
one
can contact with the advantages, disadvantages, and travel costs associated with each program.
An invaluable, authoritative and "user friendly" resource for international travelers who want to
investigate their full range of options.
Along The Trail With Lewis And Clark
Barbara Fifer & Vicky Soderberg
Farcountry Press
P.O. Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604
1560371889 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Now in a newly expanded and updated second edition that includes the portion of the quest east
of
the Mississippi River, Barbara Fifer and Vicky Soderberg's Along The Trail With Lewis And
Clark is
detailed travel and tourist guide to recreating the path first blazed by these justly famous 18th
Century American explorers. Approved by the National Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Council, and
packed with maps by Joseph Mussulman, hotel listings, and a detailed text recounting the
historical
journey of the famous explorers, Along The Trail With Lewis And Clark is a memorable
"keepsake"
book and the perfect planning guide for vacationers seeking to follow in the footsteps of this
famous
expedition of exploration!
The Gardening Shelf
Home Garden Hydroponics
Larry Duren
1stBooks Library
2511 W. 3rd St., Bloomington, IN 47404
0759642575 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Home Garden Hydroponics by hydroponic gardening hobbyist Larry Duren is a straightforward,
reader friendly presentation of a gardening form that has been around since ancient history and
one
that holds great promise to feed the ever-burgeoning human population in the future. Individual
chapters address the basics of how to create a hydroponic garden, including proper growing
media,
seeds, nutrient delivery, and much more. Home Garden Hydroponics is very highly recommended
reading for gardeners of all experience levels from the first time novice to the experienced
horticulturalist wanting to experiment in their own backyards with the fun and functionality of a
hydroponic garden of their own.
Landscape With Roses
Jeff Cox
Taunton Press
Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470-5506
1561583820 $27.95 www.amazon.com
This isn't your usual all-encompassing guide to rose varieties: instead it tells how to incorporate
the
rose bush into a variety of landscaping goals; from walkways and arbors to container gardening.
Tips on choosing and growing the newer, hardier, low-maintenance breeds blend with those on
how
to arrange roses in conjunction with shrubs and other perennials for maximum effect.
Natural Gardening For Birds
Julie Zickefoose & Bird Watcher's Digest
Rodale Press
400 S. 10th St., Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
087596883X $16.95 www.amazon.com
Gardeners who want their gardens to appear as a welcome mat for birds will find Natural
Gardening
For Birds provides basic tips on how to lay out a garden rich with food, water, and shelter for
birds.
Especially intriguing are the various charts showing the bird-friendly features of specific types of
regional plants ranging from hedgerows to wildflowers, and making it easy for even novice
gardeners to pair desired birds with desired gardens.
Botanica's Gardening Encyclopedia
Susan Page, Managing Editor
Laurel Glen Publishing
5880 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
1571455809 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Filled from cover to cover with beautiful, full-color photographs, Botanica's Gardening
Encyclopedia is an invaluable, indispensable, "user friendly", 1,008-page core reference work
listing
2,000 plants and designed for the serious gardener or horticulturalist in search of just the right
look
for the garden or landscaping project. From flowers and shrubs to trees, lawns, cacti, ferns, and
more, an immense variety of plants is listed, pictured, and described with a presentation of basic
botanical facts and need-to-know information about growing each. A highly recommended
reference
for gardeners and plant lovers everywhere, Botanica's Gardening Encyclopedia should be found
on
the gardening reference shelf of every personal and community library collection.
A Garden Of Love & Healing
Marsha Olson
Fairview Press
2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
1577491114 $18.95 www.amazon.com
A Garden Of Love & Healing: Living Tributs To Those We Have Loved And Lost by grief
counselor and experienced landscape/garden designer is not a traditional gardening guide, but
rather
a book for experienced gardeners who wish to create and dedicate their growing in the memory of
a
loved one. From choosing plants with the right traditional meaning to embracing the healing spirit
of
nature, A Garden Of Love & Healing is a gentle, thoughtful, unique, highly recommended guide
to
celebrating beloved memories through the art of nurturing and growing plant life.
Making Gardens Works Of Art
Keeyla Meadows
Sasquatch Books
615 Second Ave, #260, Seattle WA 98104
1570613079 $21.95 www.amazon.com
Making Gardens Works Of Art by award-winning landscaping and gardening expert Keeyla
Meadows is a beautifully illustrated guide to creating living, growing, breathing artworks of
greenery in one's own backyard or greenhouse. Packed with vibrant color photographs
showcasing
some truly splendid and stunning examples of gardening artistry, Making Gardens Works Of Art
Is a
superbly practical, informative, and delightful book for devoted horticulturalists seeking to turn
their
traditional gardens into thriving, blooming, living works of botanical art.
The Critter Control Handbook
Dan Hershey
Voyageur Press
P.O. Box 338, Stillwater, MN 55082
0896585883 $15.95 www.amazon.com
The Critter Control Handbook: Pro Secrets For Stopping Sneaky Squirrels & Other Crafty
Critters
In Their Tracks by Dan "The Critter Man" Hershey is the testimony of an expert with 20 years of
experience as a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Officer. Individual chapters address how to
identify a creature control problem, evaluating whether or not a contractor is necessary, and a
wide
variety of means to keep animals at bay from fencing and repellents to lethal traps and hunting. Of
particular interest is the lengthy and informative section devoted to a long list of pest animals
ranging from bees and wasps to squirrels and woodchucks. If you have a problem with nuisance
creatures, The Critter Control Handbook is a "must" to learn about practical, effective (and
sometimes surprising) solutions!
The City Gardener's Handbook
Linda Yang
Storey Books
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1580174493 $19.95 www.storey.com
The City Gardener's Handbook: The Definitive Guide To Small-Space Gardening by gardening
columnist and expert Linda Yang is a true garden-lover's guide to raising one's choice of plants in
an
urban or other limited-size environment. Intended for gardeners of all experience and skill levels
from neophyte to expert, The City Gardener's Handbook addresses how to find or buy the best
plants for a city environment, managing one's garden through the four seasons, dealing with plant
parasites and pests, and much more. Gorgeous insert sections with color plates of flourishing city
gardens highlight the straightforward text and useful black-and-white diagrams. The City
Gardener's
Handbook will prove an invaluable addition to any personal, professional, or community library
gardening reference collection.
The Artbook Shelf
Cezanne: The Self-Portraits
Steven Platzman
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
0520232917 $50.00 www.amazon.com
Especially acclaimed for his memorable images, still lifes, and landscapes, Paul Cezanne was one
of
the most influential of the European artists in the early modernism movement. In Cezanne: The
Self-Portraits, independent art historian Steven Platzman carefully and meticulously analyzes the
stylistic development of Cezanne's self-portraits as a means of understanding how the artist saw
himself, how he perceived others, and how he positions himself both in art communities and
avant-garde society of mid-nineteenth century France. Platzman provides a new and compelling
explanation for Cezanne's experiments with impressionism and the creation of his own far more
personal and idiosyncratic style. With Platzman's informative, challenging, accessible text superbly
being superbly presented and enhanced with 111 black-and-white, and 82 full color illustrations,
Cezanne: The Self-Portraits is a welcome and invaluable contribution to personal, professional,
and
academic Art History collections in general, and Cezanne enthusiasts in particular.
Stencil Graffiti
Tristan Manco
Thames & Hudson
500 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10110
0500283427 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Presented by graphic artist and director of Tijuana Design Tristan Manco (Bristol, United
Kingdom), Stencil Graffiti is a vibrant artbook showcasing unique, original, sometimes
provocative,
always eye-catching expressions of spray-paint and stencil graffiti. Some introductory essays help
familiarize the non-specialist general reader with various settings and graffiti artists, but the
majority
of this superbly presented book is given over to extensive photographs of the artwork itself. A
few
mature themes present themselves in this book filled cover to cover with unforgettable imagery.
Stencil Graffiti is an enthusiastically recommended addition to art school and community library
contemporary art history collections.
The Holy Cow And Other Animals
Pratapaditya Pal & Betty Seid
The Art Institute Of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603
0865591962 $19.95 1-312-443-3533
The Holy Cow And Other Animals: Selection Of Indian Paintings From The Art Institute Of
Chicago showcases forty-eight beautiful, impressive, full color illustrations in a unique celebration
of
animal imagery drawn from illuminated manuscript, royal albums, and pilgrimage souvenirs
originating on the Indian subcontinent between 1400 and 1900. The images selected enhance an
informed and informative essay by Pratapaditya Pal, a renowned scholar and visiting curator of
Indian Himalayan, and Southeast Asian art at the Art Institute of Chicago, with additional
contributions by Betty Seid, Exhibition Coordinator and Researcher in the Department of Asian
Art
at the Chicago based institute. The Holy Cow And Other Animals is highly recommended for
students of Indian art history and a valued addition to academic reference collections.
Almost eighty objects covering 5,000 years of art history are featured in this roundup of Chinese
ceramics in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Not only are the objects discussed in depth and
presented in full color, but a timeline, sidebars of facts, kiln maps and other detailed information
makes for a treasure-trove of insight and knowledge.
GaiaStar Mandalas
Bonnie Bell & David Todd
Pomegranate Communications
Box 6099, Rohnert Park, CA 94927
0764917390 $24.95 www.amazon.com
GaiaStar Mandalas: Ecstatic Visions Of The Living Earth by print artists Bonnie Bell and David
Todd is a simply beautiful, full-color artbook showcasing gorgeous natural Mandalas celebrating
the
beauty and harmony of our mother planet. Although there is a brief text introduction, the majority
of
GaiaStar Mandalas is given over entirely to breathtaking color photographs of superbly presented
art. The rich, vibrant color and texture patterns inspired by a multitude of cultural traditions are
most
impressive in this wondrous and unique gallery.
Rudy Autio
Louana M. Lackey
The American Ceramic Society
Box 6136, Westerville, OH 43086-6136
1574981447 $65.00 www.ceramics.org
Rudy Autio by ceramics historian Louana M. Lackey (Research Scholar in Ceramics, Maryland
Institute College of Art) is an impressive showcasing of accomplished postmodern artist Rudy
Autio
and his work. Half of the book is devoted to an informative biography of Rudy Autio and a
discussion of his work as an important and influential ceramic artist. The second half is a
remarkable
selection of full color plates featuring Autio's stoneware, most of which feature abstract human
forms with alternating vivid and dark color highlights, juxtaposed in unique positions. A superb
case
study of three-dimensional works of modern art and the man who created them, Rudy Autio is a
welcome and recommended addition to professional and academic art history collections in
general,
and ceramic art references in particular.
The Fiction Shelf
Open Range
Zane Grey
Five Star Books
295 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901
0786232609 $25.95 www.amazon.com
Zane Grey's Open Range is a colorful, action/adventure western novel of a youth on his journey to
manhood. Set in the rugged open range of the old American Southwest, our strong-hearted hero
finds himself pitted against an unscrupulous family, and only a valley filled with prized wild horses
can tip the balance against them and for him. Open Range is enthusiastically recommended
reading
for the legions of Zane Grey fans.
A Flash of Emerald
J. M. Taylor
Blue Eagle Press
23745 Oakside Blvd, Lutz FL 33549-6904
1879043084 $14.99 www.amazon.com
J. M. Taylor's A Flash Of Emerald is a gripping action/adventure novel of Harry Stoner, a military
man who has come home to a personal battle in the dark underside of Tampa's Ybor City and the
Florida Keys. International arms dealers and murderous terrorists jockey for possession of a
stolen
nuclear weapon in this suspense-filled story that simply cannot be put down from first page to
last.
Attention Hollywood, Flash Of Emerald is the stuff of which great action/adventure movies are
made!
Quietus
Vivian Schilling
Hannover House
163 Amsterdam Ave., NY, NY 10023
0963784617 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Award winning author Vivian Schilling's novel Quietus is a bold and terrifying tale of suspense as
survivors of a deadly crash awaken in a hospital with untrustworthy memories and uncertain
futures.
As if they had somehow cheated Death, and Death stalked them, waiting to reclaim its mortal due.
A
tense, involving, complex, deftly written and highly recommended saga about unraveling the
defenses of the human mind one by one, Quietus is aptly titled after the moment of release from
life,
and haunting to the very end.
Janus Deception
John F. Bayer
Broadman & Holman Publishers
127 Ninth Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37234
0-80542-439-3 $12.99 1-800-251-3225
Readers seeking a fast-paced thriller with a different flavor will relish Janus Deception, a story of
international intrigue and a chemical weapons program gone awry. When Commander Jake
discovers mysteries surrounding a sick soldier's murder, he teams up with beautiful agent Kaci to
probe the depths of a program which has caused the death of an entire Mexican village, and which
threatens the world. Fast action and unpredictable twists make this hard to put down.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Clever Knits
Kristine Clever
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Avenue, NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
1-56477-414-7 $27.95 1-800-426-3126
In Clever Knits, Kristine Clever's focus is on knitting for kids, and these projects provide original
looks for kids, from a party dress and tunics to sweatshirts. Patterns are designed to be easy and
provide styles kids will find acceptable.
American Quilter's Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
Two excellent and different guides provide crafts workers with practical projects. Gwen
Marston's
Fabric Picture Books (1-57432-785-2, $15.95) tells how to make an applique gift book, pieced
bird
book, or family photo book. Color photos pack pages filled with enticing projects. Connie
Kauffman's Piecefully Amish (786-0, $16.95) uses Amish designs for small quilt projects,
including
full-size templates and quilting patterns. These are easy to use, and fun.
The Elements Of Design
Loan Oei and 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, Elements Of Design is a
beautiful
and varied book sure to open one's eyes to brand new possibilities for artistic creation.
The Civil War Studies Shelf
The Struggle For The Heartland
Stephen D. Engle
University of Nebraska Press
233 N. 8th St.,, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0255
0803218184 $34.95 www.amazon.com
Struggle For The Heartland: The Campaigns From Fort Henry To Corinth by Stephen D. Engle
(Professor of History, Florida Atlantic University) relates the Civil War campaign that began in
early
1862 with Union penetration under General Ulysses S. Grant into the Confederate held west that
culminated with the Northern capture of the Southern defended town of Corinth, Mississippi.
Historian Stephen Engle also examines how prewar economic relations formed in this region, how
relationships between locality and loyalty were developed and expressed, the commanders on both
sides of the conflict, as well as other civil and military authorities. Engle also describes the
campaigns' significance within the larger theater of war and the post-war era of Reconstruction.
The
Struggle For The Heartland is an informed and informative contribution to Civil War Studies and
an
enthusiastically recommended contribution to academic reference collections, as well as Civil War
buff reading lists.
To Appomattox
Burke Davis
Burford Books
P.O. Box 388, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1580800971 $18.95 www.amazon.com
To Appomattox by Civil War expert Burke Davis is an expertly researched, historically grounded,
deftly written retelling of the last nine days of the Civil War. Narrating history in the fluid style of
a
novel, yet as accurate as records and all sources of information can allow, To Appomattox
characterizes General Lee, his troops, and a nation weary of war in a vivid, dramatic, engaging,
manner. To Appomattox is a welcome and strongly recommended addition to personal, academic,
and community library Civil War Studies reference collections.
The Civil War Book Of Lists
Donald Cartmell
New Page Books
P.O. Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
1564145042 $17.99 www.amazon.com
Compiled and written by civil war buff Donald Cartmell, The Civil War Book Of Lists is a
singularly
fascinating compendium of literally thousands of true facts about the deadliest war in American
history in terms of fatalities and injuries. From a list of five famous female spies to the five most
frequent court-martial offenses to 17 rules for Civil War Reenactors, The Civil War Book Of Lists
is
filled cover to cover with amazing details. The Civil War Books Of Lists is strongly recommended
reading for Civil War Studies supplemental reading lists, academic reference collections, and
American history buffs.
Secret Yankees
Thomas G. Dyer
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218
0801868157 $16.50 jhupbooks.com
Secret Yankees: The Union Circle In Confederate America by Thomas G. Dyer (Professor of
Higher
Education and History, University of Georgia) is a superbly presented historical study of
pro-Union
sympathizers in Atlanta, Georgia. These are Civil War participants who have been largely
overlooked and ignored in both traditional civil war studies texts and popular culture movies such
as
"Gone With the Wind." Dramatic and personal, with special emphasis on the life and struggles of
Vermont native and Unionist Cyrena Stone, Secret Yankees is an incredible insight into a
little-known aspect of America's deadliest war. Secret Yankees is a seminal and significant
contribution to the growing library of Civil War literature and highly recommended for Civil War
Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
In The Footsteps Of Stonewall Jackson
Clint Johnson
John F. Blair
1406 Plaza Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
0895872447 $12.95 www.blairpub.com
In The Footsteps Of Stonewall Jackson by Civil War Re-enactor and history buff Clint Johnson is
a
unique character study of the famous Civil War general Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, one of
the
most pivotal military strategists and leaders in history. Following the trail of Jackson's life from
the
church where he was baptized to the museum that holds the stuffed hide of his war horse to the
grave of the Confederate officer who ordered the volley that fatally wounded Jackson, In The
Footsteps Of Stonewall Jackson is a singularly impressive tour de force as enjoyable for armchair
travelers as it is for tourists who want to actively seek out more about this fascinating man's life
and
the role he played in America's bloodiest conflict.
Lee At Chattanooga
Dennis P. McIntire
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
158182257X $16.95 www.amazon.com
Civil War expert Dennis McIntire's Lee At Chattanooga: A Novel Of What Might Have Been is a
fascinating "what if" alternate history novel about Robert E. Lee and Braxton Bragg. Lee At
Chattanooga is an intriguing and imaginative exploration of the perennial question: what if it had
been Lee who was involved in the Chattanooga campaign? A heavily researched and fascinatingly
explored scenario unfolds in the resulting intricate chronicle, Lee at Chattanooga. Dennis
McIntire's
makes his characters come alive and this unusual story unfold with such compelling realism that
he
has created a work of historical fiction which totally engages the reader from first page to last --
and
makes Lee At Chattanooga a "must read" for all dedicated Civil War buffs.
The Language Of The Civil War
John D. Wright
Oryx Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
1573561355 $62.50 www.amazon.com
The Language Of The Civil War compiled by journalist John D. Wright is an impressive reference
(accessibly organized in the style of a dictionary) of slang, nicknames, military jargon, idioms,
colloquialisms, and other words that originated in or were commonly used during era the
American
Civil War. Meticulous in its comprehensive attention to detail, The Language Of The Civil War is
an
essential addition to Civil War reference collections, and sheds considerable linguistic
comprehension and background on the language and terminology endemic to virtually all primary
sources and first-person accounts of America's bloodiest war. In addition to being invaluable for
academia in general and Civil War buffs in particular, The Language Of The Civil War is also an
ideal resource for writers of historical fiction set in the Civil War era and seeking authenticity and
realism in their work.
The 14th U.s. Infantry Regiment In The American Civil War
C. Russell Hunley, editor
Burd Street Press
c/o White Mane Publishing Company
Box 152, Shippensburg, PA 17257-0152
157249090X $9.95 www.amazon.com
Capably edited by C. Russell Hunley, and enhanced with an extensive bibliography and a
comprehensive index, The 14th U.s. Infantry Regiment In The American Civil War: John Young
Letters is Volume 14 in the Civil War Heritage Series, and a powerful primary source that gives
profound insight to what life was like serving as a noncommissioned officer. From the daily camp
routine to traumatic battlefield violence that included looting houses and shooting the wounded
after
Fredericksburg this is a powerful, personal, intensely vivid account which is strongly
recommended
for Civil War Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.
The Cookbook Shelf
Fish For Thought: An Eco-Cookbook
Living Oceans Society
Arsenal Pulp Press
103 - 1014 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 2W9
1551520818 $17.95 www.amazon.com
The Living Ocean Society is a non-profit organization based in Sointula, British Columbia,
Canada,
and is committed to the preservation of marine biological diversity and the creation of sustainable
fisheries. Fish For Thought: An Eco-Cookbook is both a fund raising project for the society and a
volume of delicious recipes showcasing an enormous diversity of edible, sea-borne delectables for
the dining table that only responsible fishing practices will enable us to enjoy for generations to
come. From Leslie Langvist's Clam Fritters; Bradley Cleases's Grilled Wild Sockeye Salmon; and
The Cameron Family's Halibut Stew; to Kim Stockwood's Cod au Gratin; Gordie Sampson's
Shrimp
Curry; and Sooke Harbour House's Crab Consomme, Fish For Thought: An Eco-Cookbook is a
superbly presented and enthusiastically recommended recipe collection enhanced with thumbnail
biographical descriptions of the contributors and a profusion of black-and-white illustrations.
Vegetarian Comfort Food
Jennifer Warren
Whitecap Books
351 Lynn Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7J 2C4
155285261X $19.95 www.amazon.com
Vegetarian Comfort Food: Meals Like Mom Makes, Without The Meat by cookbook collector
and
culinary expert Jennifer Warren is a mouth-watering compendium of delicious vegetarian
recipes
to satisfy the palate and soothe the soul. The recipes are arranged in individual chapters on
Breakfasts & Brunches, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Dressings, Dips & Sauces, Main Courses,
Vegetables, Side Dishes, and Desserts. From Tofu Scramble; Maple Syrup Vinaigrette; and
Indian-Spiced Lentil Stew; to Meatless Meatballs; Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake; and Bananas
Jennifer, the sheer variety of offerings showcased in Vegetarian Comfort Food, guarantees
something to please everyone of a discerning palate and lively appetite.
Stuffed
Patricia Volk
Alfred A. Knopf
280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
0-375-41106-2 $23.00 1-800-726-0600
Patricia Volk's family has long been involved with food: her great-grandfather brought pastrami to
the New World, her uncle was the first man to blend scallions with cream cheese, and her
grandfather Morgan's restaurants were major hangouts. Stuffed is at once a family autobiography
and a focus on the author's family's long-time involvement with culinary history in America, and
makes for lively reading by any interested in food.
The Pea & Lentil Cookbook
Randall Duckworth, editor
USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council
2780 West Pullman Road, Moscow, ID 83843-4024
0970043600 $24.95 www.pea-lentil.com
The Pea & Lentil Cookbook is a unique, 240 page compendium of delicious, nutritious, satisfying
recipes showcased with beautiful color photography and enhanced with easy, basic cooking
instructions, nutrition and health facts, mail-order sources, descriptions of the different pea and
lentil
varieties, and more. From Cheddar-Pea Dip; Lentil-Stuffed Mushrooms; Chicken and Chickpea
Salad with Walnut-Cilantro Vinaigrette; and Lentil Bisque Magnifique; to Hungarian Split Pea
Soup;
Lamb Shanks with Savory Lentils; Winter Squash Channa Dal; and Butterscotch Lentil Cookies,
The Pea & Lentil Cookbook is an outstanding collection of dishes that would grace any table and
embellish any menu.
Splendor In The Bluegrass
Junior League of Louisville
c/o FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0961333014 $29.95 www.frpbooks.com
Beautifully enhanced with full page color photography, Splendor In The Bluegrass is a
compendium
of delicious, nutritious, mouth-watering recipes superbly presented with complete ingredient lists
and easy-to-follow instructions for their preparation. From Goat Cheese Tartlets; Pan-Roasted
Prawn Salad; Potato Pancakes with Apple Rings; and Korbel Champagne Chicken; to Fillet of
Red
Snapper Roquefort; Caramelized Onion Pudding; Scalloped Pineapple; and Cranberry Pie,
Splendor
In The Bluegrass is as much fun to browse through as it is inspiring to cook from!
The recipes comprising Sicilian Gentleman's Cookbook were gleaned from the author's Sicilian
background and provide over 150 dishes from pasta dishes combining meats and vegetables with
stews, sauces, and soups. All come embellished not with color photos, but with the author's
insights
into Sicilian culture and culinary styles.
Essential Eating, A Cookbook
Janie Quinn
Azure Moon Publishing
PO Box 771, Waverly, PA 18471
0967984351 $24.95 www.amazon.com
In Essential Eating, A Cookbook: Discover How To Eat, Not Diet, organic gardener and whole
foods cooking expert Janie Quinn offers 350 recipes for easy-to-digest dishes that are "body
friendly" and health enhancing. Of special interest are Quinn's commentaries on "The Essential
Eating Philosophy" and the nature of essential cooking, organic foods, weekly menu development,
cooking tips, and much, much more. From Cashew Milk; Cold-Pressed Coffee; Hazelnut Butter
Sandwich; Sprouted Bean and Tomato Bisque; and Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus; to Chicken
Avocado Soup; Mushroom-Crusted Quiche; Sweet Potato Fries; Maple Taffy; and Quinoa Flake
Cookies, Essential Eating, A Cookbook is a practical and highly recommended compendium for
the
health conscious kitchen cook.
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
Two excellent, unusual cookbooks are top picks from this publisher. Jennifer Felicia Abadi's
Fistful
Of Lentils (1-55832-218-3, $24.95) provides Syrian-Jewish recipes from her grandmother's
kitchen,
blending family anecdotes and stories of Syrian-Jewish history and culture with dishes the author
grew up with. From Chicken with Prunes and Honey to an unusual Syrian Meat Chili-Stew, this is
packed with appeal. Robin Robertson's Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook (205-1, $16.95)
includes salads, soups and desserts but is especially notable for its major focus on hearty meat-free
main courses such as stews, casseroles, pot pies, and dishes which lie at the heart of vegetarian
diets.
Inspirations from other cultures from India to Italy enhance original creations.
The Literary Shelf
The World That Is The Book
Aliki Varvogli
Liverpool University Press/ISBS, dist.
5824 N.E. Hassalo St., Portland OR 97213
0853236879 $59.95 www.amazon.com
The World That Is The Book: Paul Auster's Fiction by Aliki Varvogli (Lecturer in English and
American Literature, University of Dundee) is a thorough study of the fictional works of Paul
Auster, including "The New York Trilogy," "Timbuktu," and much more. A scholarly,
college-level
study of the long-lasting meaning behind Auster's classic works, The World That Is The Book
recognizes and pays respect to the sources Auster used to challenge the traditional uses of the
written word and the role of literary genre. The World That Is The Book is very highly
recommended reading for those who seek to better appreciate Paul Auster's literary work.
Letters To J. D. Salinger
Chris Kubica & Will Hochman, editors
The University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
0299178005 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively edited by Chris Kubica (operator of the jdsalinger.com website) and Will
Hochman
(Assistant Professor of English, Southern Connecticut State University) Letters To J. D. Salinger
is
a remarkable compendium over more than one hundred and fifty personal letters addressed to J.
D.
Salinger, the renowned American author of the timeless classic "The Catcher in the Rye." The
diverse impressions and emotions of people from all walks of life who were influenced by
Salinger's
literary masterpiece makes for a rewarding reading with insight into the depths of the power truly
great writing can have upon a human generation. Letters To J. D. Salinger is a unique and highly
recommended reading for the legions of J. D. Salinger enthusiasts.
The Essential Euripides
Robert Emmet Meagher
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown Street, Unit 101, Wauconda, IL 60084
0865165130 $19.95 www.amazon.com
The Essential Euripides: Dancing in Dark Times by Robert Emmet Meagher (Professor of
Humanities, School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies, Hampshire College, Amherst,
Massachusetts) is an exhaustive, 555 page monograph and anthology specifically written to help
modern-day readers and theater lovers better understand the classic works of Euripides, who is
perhaps the most accessible of the ancient Greek playwrights that we know of today. Superbly
translated by Professor Meagher (who also proffers an extremely extensive and meaningful
commentaries throughout), The Essential Euripides is an absolute "must-read" for serious
students
of ancient Greek drama in general, and the works of Euripides in particular, as well as an
essential,
core addition to academic reference collections.
The Photography Shelf
Joan Almond: The Past In The Present
Roberto Tejada
St. Ann's Press
c/o Davidson & Choy Publicity
4311 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90010
0967174481 $65.00 www.amazon.com
Enhanced with a brief but informative introduction by Karen Sinsheimer and Roberto Tejada's
insightful essay, Joan Almond: The Past In The Present showcases an amazing and impressive
photographic journey by documentary photographer Joan Almond through the Islamic desert
communities of North Africa, Egypt, and the Middle East in a outstanding anthology of images
featuring ordinary village people and daily life in a profound black-and-white photography that
fully
captures the spirit of a land and its people. Brief thoughts and a short essay or two are
interspersed
between the lengthy sections of captivating photographs. An extraordinary look at the human
culture and the daily quest to survive and prosper, Joan Almond: The Past In The Present is a
very
highly recommended and enduring contribution to personal, professional, and academic
collections.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
The Encyclopedia Of Pepsi-Cola Collectibles
Bob Stoddard<
