I'm Getting Married, Now What?!
Andrea Rotondo Hospidor
Silver Lining Books
122 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10011
076072654X $14.95 1-212-633-3220
In I'm Getting Married, Now What?!, Andrea Hospidor takes the reader through all the steps of
planning the ideal wedding. The text is clear and beautifully enhanced with illustrations helping the
reader to find the right wedding style for them; set a time line and create a budget, cope with
caterers and photographers, buy just the right wedding dress, plan the ceremony that they want,
have a perfect wedding day, book a memorable honeymoon, and much, much more. If you or
someone you love has announced their engagement, then the next thing to do is to read Andrea
Hospidor's I'm Getting Married, Now What?!
Me: A Personal Journey
Journals Unlimited, Inc.
4151 Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI 48706
No ISBN $19.95 journalsunlimited.com
One of Journals Unlimited outstanding "Write It Down!" series, Me: A Personal Journey is and
ideal
approach to learning how to keep a journal or diary for anyone old enough to write. Each page
has
simple prompts on one side of the page (date/day/time, weather, news and events, "I am excited
about", "I am concerned about"; "Physically & mentally I feel"; What I learned today;
People/things
that brightened my day"; "What I did to brighten someone else's day"; and "Goals/ideas for a
better
tomorrow"; and a lined full-page for note making on the other side. Highly recommended for
aspiring journalists and diarists ranging from kids to senior citizens, Me: A Personal Journey is a
simple a great way to record and organize thoughts, experiences and events for later reflection or
the benefit of posterity.
Sacred Sites Of Wisconsin
John-Brian Paprock
Teresa Peneguy Paprock
Trails Media Group Inc.
P.O. Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
1931599017 $18.95 1-800-236-8088
In Sacred Sites Of Wisconsin, John-Brian and Teresa Paprock effectively collaborate to profile
over
400 places around the state of Wisconsin that are known for worship and pilgrimage, ranging
from
churches, temples, and synagogues to cemeteries, effigy mounds, and retreat centers. Each
location
has its history described, along with what makes it sacred and all the information a traveler will
need
to find and enjoy it, such as contact hours, location, and phone number. Sacred Sites Of
Wisconsin
contains nearly 80 photographs of its many destinations, and maps of each reason. A superb
reference for anyone seeking to take a spiritual journey within Wisconsin, no Wisconsin
community
library state reference collection would be complete with the inclusion of John-Brian and Teresa
Paprock's Sacred Sites Of Wisconsin.
Community Action At Work
Elizabeth Brand
Total Action Against Poverty
P.O. Box 2868, Roanoke, VA 24001
$TBA (ISBN) $19.00
Community Action At Work: TAP's Thirty-Year War On Poverty is a sobering look at the brutal
battle against ruthless economic forces and low standards of living, as waged by the organization
Total Action Against Poverty (TAP), which is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. TAP has
endeavored to educate children, feed the homeless, leverage millions of dollars of economic
assistance, initiated economic development, and much more to improve the quality of life for
countless at-risk people. Community Action At Work is the detailed story of TAP, documenting
their 30-year growth under the guidance of Cabell Brand, a businessman from Salem who was not
content to earn money just for himself - he actively persuaded local governments to take
advantage
of federal anti-poverty legislation as early as 1965. Recommended as more than a fascinating
history,
but also as a model and guide for other charities that seek to actively combat the roots of
poverty.
The Little Book Of John Deere
Don Macmillan
Voyageur Press
123 North Second Street
Stillwater, MN 55082-50002
0896585778 $14.95 1-800-888-9653
Enhanced with an informative foreword by Don Macmillan, The Little Book Of John Deere is a
small, delightful gift book featuring both color and historical black-and-white photographs of the
most popular tractor in America. The captions are written with an eye for detail, and the
abbreviated
time lines complement the pictures. The Little Book Of John Deere is a charming book to just
browse through and an ideal gift for anyone with a personal or nostalgic interest in tractors.
Private Investigation Strategies And Techniques
Angela Woodhull
Loompanics Unlimited
Box 1197, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1559502142 $15.95 1-800-380-2230
Written by an expert, streetwise, professional private investigator with a Ph.D. in Psychology,
Private Investigation Strategies And Techniques presents a variety of intricate, real-life case
histories
that Ms. Angela Woodhull solved and the methods she used to solve them, from checking
courthouse records, databases, and rap sheets to interrogating folks on the street under a good
pretext. From unfaithful spouses to vengeful ex-employees to process serving and more, Ms.
Woodhull has seen it all and she'll tell you what qualities you need to handle the private
investigation
field. Private Investigation Strategies And Techniques is more than just another "how-to" manual;
it
is also a compelling read and a glimpse into the twists of the human mind that proves utterly
fascinating, even for those of us who prefer far different careers.
The Savvy Woman's Guide To Owning A Home
Kitty Werner
RSBPress
PO Box 876, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673
0971035601 $14.95 kittywerner.com
Kitty Werner's The Savvy Woman's Guide To Owning A Home: How To Care For, Improve And
Maintain Your Home is a charming, energetic, informative, and extraordinarily practical guide to
the
hundreds of minor pitfalls and dilemmas that come with being a homeowner. From how to
prepare
for emergencies, to which tools you should keep on hand, to how to evaluate insurance, The
Savvy
Woman's Guide To Owning A Home covers it all in clear language easily understandable by the
non-specialist reader. The Savvy Woman's Guide To Owning A Home is indeed so
straightforward
and packed with useful information that by no means should it truly be confined to the female
gender
- any male homeowner who is inexperienced in matters of upkeep should consider this guide as
well.
Very highly recommended.
Dreaming Of Cockaigne
Herman Pleij
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, NY, NY 10023-7015
0231117027 $35.00 1-800-944-8648
Written by a professional lecturer of Dutch historical literature, Herman Pleij's Dreaming Of
Cockaigne: Medieval Fantasies Of The Perfect Life is a meticulously researched and superbly
presented history of the medieval fantasy paradise of Cockaigne, a dream world noticeably more
accessible than the more exclusive heavenly afterlife. Ably translated into English by Diane Webb,
this compendium of actual stories and artwork provide rich reference for the legend of Cockaigne;
black and white illustrations add depth to Dreaming Of Cockaigne's extensive historical account
of
the myths people held. Numerous appendixes, a bibliography, and an index round out this
scholarly,
comprehensive, and strongly recommended study.
Neighbor Law
Cora Jordan, Attorney
Nolo Press
950 Parker, Berkeley, CA 94710
0-87337-650-1 $26.95 www.nolo.com
From handling water issues and overhanging trees to problems with neighboring businesses and
vague boundary lines, professional attorney Cora Jordan's Neighbor Law provides an updated
edition of a classic title which outlines neighbor rights and responsibilities, from zoning and
nuisance
scenarios to starting a petition. Excellent, practical advice.
Other Side Of The World
William Eddy
Enfield Publishing
PO Box 699 Enfield, NH 03748
0970895100 $27.00
Other Side Of The World is a compellng anthology of essays and stories which invite readers to
consider human relationships to nature, with a blend of travel surveys of other cultures and
different
perceptions of how humans live with nature. The reflections make for light but perceptive
reading.
Atoms Of Language
Mark Baker
Basic Books
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0-465-00521-7 $28.00 1-800-242-7737
Atoms Of Language provides an unusual scientific survey of the world's languages, examining the
elements human language holds in common around the world, and the theory first proposed by
linguist Noam Chomsky that languages abide by a common set of rules. Baker postulates a new
'periodic table of language' in an intriguing breakthrough blend of linguistics and science.
French Sound Structure
Douglas C. Walker
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
1552380335 $35.00 1-800-565-3770
French Sound Structure comes packaged with a CD and provides travelers with a comprehensive
description of the correct pronunciation of modern Standard French, including details on regional
and social variation and phonological changes which are apparent in modern French. Any studying
French as well as seeking to use the language will find this an effective, important guide.
Wild Berries Of The West
Betty Derig & Margaret C. Fuller
Mountain Press Publishing Company
Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0878424334 $16.00 1-800-234-5308
Mimi Osborne illustrates Wild Berries Of The West, a comprehensive, "user friendly" guide to
over
a hundred berries and fruits of the western U.S. Color photos pack a guide which includes tips on
both medicinal and culinary use, Native American lore, and berry history and cultivation. An
excellent, practical reference.
Computers, Pattern, Chaos And Beauty
Clifford A. Pickover
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
0-486-41709-3 $16.95 1-800-223-3130
In Computers, Pattern, Chaos And Beauty, Clifford Pickover focuses on how theories of fractals
and
chaos lead to computer-generated graphics - and how graphics in computers have connections to
the
unseen world. From how data is processed and displayed to patterns present in complicated data,
this provides both artists and scientists with an intriguing set of concepts.
Tuttle Publishing
153 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109
1-800-526-2778
Two connected, intriguing new Haiku titles from Tuttle Publishing will delight followers of haiku
verse. Lonnie Hull Dupoint's Haiku Box (1-58290-030-2, $24.95) provides a kit to encourage
haiku
writing, from a 60-page book which outlines the rules and demonstrates the basics of haiku to
exercises, a journal, and inspirational 'word tiles' to start the process. Yuzuru Miura's Classic
Haiku
(1682-4, $14.95) provides traditional classics by masters such as Basho and Buson along with
those
from recognized contemporary haiku writers. The result is a lovely package worthy of gift-giving
to
anyone and everyone who enjoys the discipline and imagery of Haiku verse.
The American History
Shelf
All The Horses That He'd Rode
Charlie Hunt
Dageforde Publishing
122 South 29th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
1886225699 $49.95 dageforde.com
All The Horses That He'd Rode is a spellbinding display of paintings and poetry by Charlie Hunt.
Each superbly crafted, full-color painting illustrates a corresponding poem, and the two media
combine to present a nostalgic look at life and history in the American Old West. All The Horses
That He'd Rode is a truly captivating book to read and savor, which preserves the spirit and
symbol
of a chapter of American history that continues to this day. Out in the West a man's handshake's
his
bond./His word's still accepted as true./The cowboy, the horse and the old Longhorn cow/Are a
part
of the red, white an' blue.
Wheel Boats On The Missouri
Richard Jensen d& James Hutchins, eds.
Montana Historical Society Press
Box 201201, Helena, MT 59620-1201
0917298691 $39.95 1-800-243-9900
Wheel Boats On The Missouri: The Journals And Documents Of The Atkinson-O'fallon
Expedition 1824-1826 is an archival reference showcasing a specialized slice of early American
frontier history - as reflected by the original words of the wheel boat men who were directed by
President James Monroe to negotiate peace treaties with Native American tribes along the
Missouri River. The resulting use of 475 infantry soldiers, "gunboat diplomacy," and
man-powered wheel boats across a 3,000 mile expedition is meticulously detailed among
numerous primary references. Journals dealing with daily life, navigation difficulties, American
Indian cultures and political negotiations provide an amazing glimpse into army life in an America
of almost two centuries past. Wheel Boats On The Missouri is an impressive work of scholarship
and a strongly recommended addition to academic and community library American history
reading lists and reference collections.
Polk's Army
Richard Bruce Winders
Texas A&M University Press
4354 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843
1585441627 $17.95 1-800-826-8911
Historian Richard Winder's Polk's Army is a closely detailed, meticulously researched, scholarly
and
engaging presentation of the daily life of American soldiers who fought in the Mexican War,
drawn
from a vast amalgamation of diaries, journals, and reminiscences. Polk's Army goes further to
connect the army to the society from which it was drawn, and portrays a military undertaking that
was a unilaterally shared experience for all ranks and walks of American soldiers, despite their
differences in background or politics. Illustrated with some black-and-white historical
photographs
and drawings, Polk's Army is a superb, in-depth reference for anyone with a vested interest in
learning more about a war that forever changed the physical shape and political future of the
United
States of America.
News Of The Plains And Rockies 1803-1865
David A. White, compiler
The Arthur H. Clark Company
PO Box 14707, Spokane, WA 99214
0870622315 $400.00 1-800-842-9286
News Of The Plains And Rockies, 1803-1865: Original Narratives Of Overland Travel And
Adventure Selected From The Wagner-camp And Becker Bibliography is the eighth volume in an
outstanding series dedicated to western historical studies. David White is compiler and editor of
this
remarkable volume which includes a profusion of maps, tables, and facsimiles. In addition to an
informative Preface and Afterword, the text is enhanced with appendices on travel rates, "Afoot in
the Black Rock Desert", and "Wagons Over the Plains and Rockies". Presented with an
impressive
degree of scholarship and painstaking historical research, News Of The Plains And Rockies
1803-1865 is an essential, core reference title for college and university level American western
history and academic studies collections.
Best of Times
Haynes Johnson
Harcourt
15 East 26th St., New York NY 10010
0-15-100445-5 $27.00 1-800-543-1918
This informative survey of American history during the Clinton era provides an account of the
many
social, political and technological changes which took place during his administration. From
newspaper scandals and headlines to the latest scientific discoveries, Best of Times provides a
thorough coverage of eight years of contemporary U.S. events.
Across The Top Of The World
James P. Delgado
Checkmark Books/Facts on File
11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001
0816041245 $35.00 1-800-322-8755
Wondrously illustrated with photographs, artwork, and maps, James Delgado's Across the Top Of
The World: The Quest For The Northwest Passage tells of the courageous yet ultimately doomed
search for a Northwest Passage across the North American continent. From the Frobisher party in
1547 to the first successful navigation in 1903-6, to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police schooner
that set the stage for modern exploration using icebreakers, this historical volume portrays the
pain,
the toll, the struggle, and the quest of man vs. nature in absolute detail. The narrative text is
exhaustively researched and so detailed as to metaphorically transport the reader along with the
famous journeys. Across The Top Of The World is enthusiastically recommended public library
American history collections and for anyone with a keen interest in this fascinating part of
American
history.
SR Books
104 Greenhill Ave. Wilmington DE 19805
1-800-772-8937
These two new arrivals are notable references for anyone studying American history and culture.
Benson Tong and Regan Lutz's Human Tradition In The American West (0-8420-2861-7,
$19.95)
helps explain the changing cultural and social relationships of the early American West, using
individual biographies to consider a region which often challenges easy answers. Chapters uses
these
biographies to examine a range of lives and experiences of the times. Howard Jones' Crucible Of
Power (2918-4, $37.95) is an essential history of American foreign relations from 1897 to modern
times, and should be considered a mainstay of any serious history and political science collection.
It
surveys America's growth from an emerging power in the 1890s to its dominance in modern
global
events, considering wartime and peacetime events and measures.
Families of Fortune
Alexis Gregory
The Vendome Press
1370 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10019
0865651809 $35.00 1-888-330-8477
The American Gilded Age (1870-1929) and the wealthy few businessmen who profited
exorbitantly
from it is royally portrayed in Families Of Fortune: Life In The Gilded Age, a beauteous book
lavishly illustrated on virtually every page with artwork, photographs, and images of how the
nouveau rich of that era made and spent their fortunes. The straightforward text contains an
immense wealth of economic and historical information, concerning how a few famous "robber
barron" families (a questionable term, since they technically weren't breaking laws against theft
and
certainly were not blood aristocracy) amassed such incredible fortunes, as well as how they
ultimately spent those fortunes. Families Of Fortune is truly a combination of art, economics, and
historical storytelling; highly recommended for anyone with a keen interest in the lifestyles of the
rich and famous of the Gilded Age.
Pearl Harbor Story
Major General H. D. Russell
Mercer University Press
6316 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210
0865547696 $19.00 1-800-634-2378
Pearl Harbor Story is the fascinating and informative memoir of Major General H. D. Russell,
who
was a member of the U.S. Army Pearl Harbor Investigation Board, an entity that completed its
work
in October 1944. Major Russell dictated his recollections in early 1946, shortly after finishing six
years of active duty in the Army and returning to civilian life. Major Russell's memoir is at last
being
published with consent of the general's heirs. His first-person account lends an urgent, up-close
and
unforgettable insider's view to events that shaped history. Major Russell's personal anger with the
attack and with attempts to veil the essence of what was truly happening afterward shows clearly
throughout. The official report's conclusion that U.S. government officials knew little or nothing
about the likelihood of a Japanese attack are starkly challenged by the dissenting opinion of a
knowledgeable investigator. Pearl Harbor Story is a must-read for anyone who wants more than
just
a surface verdict of a singular event that changed world history.
The Philosophy Shelf
Teaching Socrates To Dance
Rene Greenwood
Psychoesthetics Press
Box 6721, Longmont, CO 80501
0-9627322-1-4 $19.95
Lay readers interested in philosophy will find Rene Greenwood's Teaching Socrates To Dance an
intriguing blend of science, philosophy, and linguistics. Elements of time recognition and artistic
pursuits are embraced by Grenwood, who challenges Chomsky's grammar set and replaces it with
a
new 'transactive grammar' based on language and music. College-level linguistics students, in
particular, will relish the ideas.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
A View From A Tall Hill
Terry Wieland
Thorn Tree Press
N7453 Country Road QQ
Prescott, WI 54021
0-9701313-1-3 $44.95
A View From A Tall Hill is an outstanding, unique selection for any avid reader of safari hunting
material in general and for those already familiar with Robert Ruark's safari writings in particular.
Ruark was an author, columnist, and hunter in the latter 20th century: though his career lasted
less
than fifteen years, he traveled extensively throughout Africa and produced newspaper reports
which
enlightened the world. His biography covers the man, his work, and the special attractions of
hunting in Africa. Lively and revealing.
Heartsblood
David Peterson
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009-1148
1559637617 $24.95 1-800-828-1302
In Heartsblood: Hunting, Spirituality, And Wildness In America, author, editor, and wilderness
expert David Peterson provides the reader with an informed, intensely personal, candid, and
occasionally unsettling exploration on the subject of hunting in American culture. Petersen
documents his observations with compelling first-person hunting narratives, as he also draws upon
philosophy, evolutionary theory, biology, and scholarly studies on hunters and the "hunting
culture".
Hunting issues are as topical as today's newspaper headlines. Heartsblood is a welcome and very
highly recommended contribution to familial, environmental, and political dialogues over the role
of
hunters and hunting in our lives, culture, and society for both good and ill.
Wisconsin Blue-Ribbon Trout Streams
R. Chris Halla
Frank Amato Publications
P.O. Box 82112, Portland, Oregon 97282
1571881611 $24.95 amatobooks.com
Chris Halla's Wisconsin Blue-Ribbon Trout Streams: Fly Patterns, Fly Plates, Hatch Chart,
Sources
& Resources is filled with beautiful, full-color photographs depicting Wisconsin wilderness, the
fish
that can be caught within it, and the many techniques, methods, and tips for doing so. The text
delves into meticulous detail about numerous different streams in a variety of counties, and how
to
maximize your ability to bring home a successful catch or a prizewinning great fish from each
fishing
area. Wisconsin Blue-Ribbon Trout Streams is the perfect guide for anyone planning a fishing trip
in
the Wisconsin area, and highly recommended for regional fishing enthusiasts of all tastes and
inclinations.
The Woodworking Shelf
Jigs & Fixtures Bible
R.J. DeCristoforo
Popular Woodworking
1547 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
1-55870-563-5 $24.99
Woodworkers who already have basic skills will find this 'bible' of information is packed with
advanced ideas for better woodworking results. From reviewing the most important tools for a
woodshop to overcoming the effects of warping and using jigs which can cut circles and bowls,
Jigs
& Fixtures Bible provides woodworkers with practical applications for getting the most out of
projects and tools.
Woodturning Techniques
Mike Darlow
Fox Chapel Publishing
1970 Broad St, East Petersburg, PA 17520
1565231481 $24.95 carvingworld.com
Woodturning Techniques is the third book in Mike Darlow's woodturning series, and its
extremely
detailed text as well as its numerous full-color, close-up illustrations of woodturning techniques
do
not disappoint. Gluing, Tool Grinding, Spindle Turning, Cupchuck Turning, Faceplate Turning,
Bowl Turning, and Threading are all discussed in highly precise language ideal for the
professional
or dedicated amateur determined to master this artistic and practical woodworking craft.
Woodturning Techniques is a superb instructional manual, a first-rate reference, and highly
recommended for any personal or professional woodworking reference collection. Also
recommended are the first two woodworking books in this outstanding series, The Fundamentals
Of
Woodturning, and Woodturning Methods.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Mystics, Masters, Saints & Sages
Robert Ullman
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman
Conari Press
2550 - 9th St. #101, Berkeley, CA 94710
1-57324-507-0 $16.95 1-800-685-9595
Mystics, Masters, Saints & Sages gathers stories of enlightenment and includes them under one
cover, traversing spiritual traditions to include accounts from Buddhist, Hindu, Catholic, Jewish
and
other disciplines. The holy experiences of saints and master teachers which led to their awakening
make for inspirational reading packed with quotes and biographical as well as spiritual
insight.
The Paradoxical Commandments
Kent M. Keith
Inner Ocean Publishing
Jane Wesman Public Relations (publicity)
P.O. Box 1239
Makawao, Maui, HI 96768-1239
1930722052 $15.95 innerocean.com
Ever since the 1960s, Kent Keith has doggedly insisted that despite the insanity that seems to
consume the world, people can still act honorably and change things for the better. He calls his
manifesto the "Paradoxical Commandments," and the very first commandment states: People are
illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway! Commandment number two asserts:
If
you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway! Now Keith's
Paradoxical Commandments are presented with more detailed explanations, insights into the
foibles
of human nature, and the uplifting conviction that doing good for its own sake is the right, best,
and
happiest way to live. The Paradoxical Commandments: Finding Personal Meaning In A Crazy
World
is aptly divided into three parts: It's a Crazy World; The Paradoxical Commandments; and Living
the
Paradoxical Life. Each part offers a little more insight into the world we live in, and how to make
it
a better place. Every few pages features a short proverb of kindly wisdom, such as "Who you are
and how you live are more important than who remembers what you did." Highly recommended
for
students of ethics and spirituality, as well as the non-specialist general reader in search of
self-improvement and personal insight.
Quantum Change
William Miller & Janet C'de Baca
Guilford Press
72 Spring St., New York NY 10012
1-57230-505-3 $15.95 1-800-365-7006
Sudden insights can transform lives: the psychologist authors were longtime scholars and teachers
of
self-improvement when they noticed life-changing realizations among their clients. An ad
requesting
similar experiences from others resulted in a flood of stories of unexpected transformation, and
Quantum Change blends psychology with spiritual insights in considering these changes.
The Mind Of The Universe
Mariano Artigas
Templeton Foundation Press
Five Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 120
100 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087
1890151548 $16.95 1-800-621-8476
Written by the professor of natural science and dean of Ecclesiastical Faculty at the University of
Navarra (Pamplona, Spain), Mariano Artigas' The Mind Of The Universe: Understanding Science
And Religion is a unique volume that dares to question the widespread assumption that science
and
religion are utterly irreconcilable. Examining both the ethical implications of scientific values and
the
plausibility of naturalistic and theistic viewpoints, The Mind Of The Universe seeks to find a
center
ground and an ultimate meaning for scientific progress. Highly recommended for students of
science/religion reconciliation issues, The Mind Of The Universe is an erudite, literate, informed
presentation on matters both physical and spiritual.
Hazeldon Press
Center City, MN 55012-0176
Three excellent inspiration guides will make fine gifts for the holiday season. Marilyn Mason's
Igniting The Spirit At Work (1-56838-741-5) packs in wise advice. Unlike other 'books of
sayings',
this one provides a page of not just daily reflections, but case history examples of motivating
changes which affected productivity and work. Karen Casey's Timeless Wisdom (736-9, $16.00)
provides daily meditations for inspiration on a more general, healing level. Quotes from various
sources provide the one-line impetus for the book's reflections. Melody Beattie's Language Of
Letting Go (735-0, $29.95) provides a two-volume gift set of popular meditations which also
offer
daily affirmations and messages of hope. The second volume More Language Of Letting Go adds
impact. All are excellent.
Remember This My Children
Noah benShea
Maxit Publishing
1900 Ave. of the Stars, Suite 2410
Los Angeles, CA 90067
0970017456 $27.00 maxitpublishing.com
Noah benShea's Remember This My Children is a very highly recommended, life-affirming, and
inspiring book of love, hope, and solidarity between generations. Over seventy color photographs
of
children and adults are complemented by more than one hundred short vignettes of wisdom,
patience, and giving thanks. Remember This My Children is a treasure to look through, and a
simply
wonderful gift for any family.
The Business Shelf
Global Brains
Gary Ferraro
Intercultural Associates
337 W. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
0-9712388-0-4 $24.95
Can modern business owners and managers operate in the connected global economy of this
century? Global Brains covers the knowledge base and competencies needed for global
competition,
discussing cultural values, communication basics, and understanding global values systems. An
excellent survey of the common barriers to global business relationships.
PowerTools For Women In Business
Aliza Sherman
Entrepreneur Press
2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614
1891984322 $24.95 smallbizbooks.com
Aliza Sherman's PowerTools For Women In Business is an enthusiastic, can-do optimistic guide
that
teaches women how to best take advantage of their own strengths and personalities to succeed in
the business world. PowerTools For Women In Business is about keeping professional and
personal
lives in harmonious balance, never sacrificing one at the expense of another, when for women
especially they tend to become all too intertwined. Personally imposed barriers to success, and
emotional obstacles such as guilt or unease wielding power can be confronted and conquered.
Very
highly recommended reading for any female executive, especially one who is relatively new to the
cutthroat, male-dominated, complex and demanding world of business!
Our Separate Ways
Ella Bell & Stella Nkomo
Harvard Business School Press
300 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472
1-57851-277-8 $29.95
Our Separate Ways examines differences between black and white women's trials and triumphs as
they rose in the business world; but it's much more than an account of experiences. Eight years of
research contributed to and formed the foundation for this coverage, which blends in-depth case
histories with profiles of insights gained on race, gender, and economics. Our Separate Ways is an
invaluable title.
Freedom And Accountability At Work
Peter Koestenbaum & Peter Block
Jossey-Bass
350 Sansome St. San Francisco CA 94104
0787955949 $29.95 1-800-225-5945
Organizations and work environments are often more focussed on how to control and predict
behavior than how to understand it, but Freedom And Accountability At Work: Applying
Philosophic Insight To The Real World provides a different focus on the leadership and
workplace
role which blends a philosophical examination of behaviors and skills with keys to applying such
thoughts to effective management. Chapters include a healthy dose of psychology as they consider
these issues.
How To Sell And Manage In Tough Times And Tough Markets
Tom Reilly
Motivation Press
171 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
0944448224 $14.95 tomreillytraining.com
In rough times, approximately 25% of businesses fail, 70% survive, and 5% thrive. Since 1854,
the
United States has had thirty-two economic downturns, and all signs indicate that the cyclical
economy is here to stay. Marketing expert Tom Reilly's How To Sell And Manage In Tough
Times
And Tough Markets is a sobering, critical appraisal of how to become part of the 5% that thrives
during the inevitable downturns of the market, and how to best adapt to a cyclical economy rather
than be crushed whenever it rolls over you. Practical, self-reliant advice to help executives focus
on
finding a solution rather than worry about blame fills How To Sell And Manage In Tough Times
And Tough Markets. Very strongly recommended for any entrepreneurs, salespeople, and
corporate
managers, who plan to profitably stay in business.
The Power Of Positive Thinking In Business
Scott W. Ventrella
The Free Press
1230 Ave. of the Americas, NY NY 10020
0743212371 $24.00 www.simonsays.com
Scott Ventrella's The Power Of Positive Thinking In Business: 10 Traits For Maximum Results
was
written as an antidote to the gossip, griping, and negative impediments to team effort that
undermines productivity and costs U.S. companies about three billion dollars a year, according to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When the bottom line suffers from negative thinking, so do all the
countless individuals who depend upon the business in question. The Power Of Positive Thinking
In
Business is a careful, easy-to-understand guide to adopting a healthy, optimistic attitude for
positive
action and successful payoffs. From stimulating creativity to fostering an environment of trust,
The
Power Of Positive Thinking In Business is an excellent reference for increasing workplace
productivity, and ultimately, saving a great deal of money.
Bodacious!
Mary Foley & Martha Finney
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0-8144-7131-5 $24.00 1-800-250-5308
AOL insider Foley experienced vast changes in her life as she moved from a customer service job
at
a computer company to heading the exploding AOL company. Bodacious! is both an
autobiography
of her experiences and a behind-the-scenes examination of AOL's start-up process and what it
means
to be a businesswoman in today's corporations. Included here are tips on how women can take
control of the corporate world.
Crown Business
299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171
1-800-726-0600
Roger Blackwell's Customers Rule! (0-609-60865-7, $27.50) tells why the e-commerce business
thrill is over, and how adaptable business structures may take advantage of these changes in
customer buying habits. The Internet has proven to be not a revolutionary retail changer but an
adjunct to traditional retail marketing approaches, and this explains how companies may profit
from
changes, using case history analyses to pinpoint blended strategies which work. Craig Gordon's
Off
The Record (60779-0, $24.95) presents the investor's secrets for discovering great stocks which
are
underrated or misunderstood by the majority of Wall Street investors. Most don't know how to
thoroughly research such stocks and by the time knowledge becomes public, it's too late to profit.
This provides many practical keys to such initial analysis.
Electronic Commerce
Hossein Bidgoli
Academic Press
525 B Street, Suite 1900
San Diego, California 92101-4495
0120959771 $79.95 academicpress.com
Hossein Bidgoli's Electronic Commerce: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive reference and
analysis of a phenomenon that has globally revolutionized economics as we know it: e-commerce,
the buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet, potentially to anywhere in the
world.
Among the many specific issues addressed by this fantastic guide are marketing and advertising on
the World Wide Web, security issues, legal and tax issues, and how to build a successful
e-commerce site. Projects and exercises to test your understanding conclude each chapter. The
text's
wording is straightforward, deliberately geared toward people who have had little or no
experience
with the Internet, and clear enough for the lay person to easily understand; anyone with a little
spare
time can use Electronic Commerce to teach themselves the same basic knowledge offered in
entry-level seminars for hundreds of dollars of tuition. Electronic Commerce covers everything
except how to create a webpage in HTML or write programs with specific computer
languages/softwares, and is an invaluable, basic primer for anyone who is new to the art and skill
of
doing business over the Internet!
The Artbook Shelf
Clay: A Studio Handbook
Vince Pitelka
The American Ceramic Society
735 Ceramic Place, Westerville OH 43081
1574980904 $40.00 www.ceramics.org
Vince Pitelka's Clay: A Studio Handbook is a comprehensive, highly detailed manual on all the
myriad ways to create and enjoy clay sculpture, from hand-building to potter's wheels to kiln
firing
and glazes, to exhibiting and marketing finished works. Written in sensible language easily
understandable to the lay reader or novice hobbyist, yet covering all the material a professional
needs to know, Clay: A Studio Handbook is the perfect guide for anyone with an interest in
learning
or improving their clay craftsmanship, whether for fun or for profit. Black-and-white photographs
and drawings visually model the many styles and techniques presented, making them easy to
imitate.
Clay: A Studio Handbook is strongly recommended for anyone with a yearning to create
three-dimensional art.
In The Company Of Stone
Dan Snow
Artisan
708 Broadway, New York Ny 10003
1-57965-183-6 $35.00 1-800-722-7202
In The Company Of Stone isn't just a landscaper's book, but deserves a spot on the art shelf as a
survey of the art involved in building the stone wall. From Snow's own experiences working in
stone
to the various alternative designs offered by stone wall structures, In The Company Of Stone pairs
black and white photos by Peter Mauss with the author/artist's reflections.
Wings Of Twilight
Michael Kaluta
NBM
555 - 8th Ave. #1202, NY, NY 10018
1561632767 $24.95 nbmpublishing.com
Kaluta is one of comic art's most revered artists, providing a blend of graphic color images and
fantasy covers and designs which are rich in texture and packed with content. It's especially
pleasing
to find all of his images under one cover, from sketches and work from his comics to full-page
color
presentations - many never seen before. Both prior fans and newcomers will find Wings Of
Twilight
captivating.
Atlas Of Egyptian Art
Emile Prisse d'Avennes
The American University in Cairo Press
420 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018-2729
9774245849 $44.50 www.aucpress.com
Atlas Of Egyptian Art was originally authored and illustrated by Emile Prisse d'Avennes, one of
the
first and most mysterious modern pioneers of Egyptology, who lived during the 1800's. The
informative text withstands the test of time, and the amazing 150 color reproductions of Egyptian
art and artifacts are truly a wonder to behold. The artistic skill of Emile Prisse d'Avennes has
preserved images even though some of the original works were later lost. These were the first
reliable, accurate drawings of ancient Egyptian art made available to the non-specialist general
readers in the West. A fascinating and beautiful book, and a "must" for anyone with an interest in
the clean, classical simplicity of Egyptian art!
Designer's Survival Manual
Poppy Evans
How Design Books/F&W Publications
1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
1-58180-125-4 $32.99 1-800-289-0963
Graphic designers will appreciate an approach which covers the basics of how to survive in the
profession. From obtaining strong copy and locating the right illustrator for the job to producing
professional-quality photos and preparing digital files, this covers all the details necessary to build
professional working relationships with writers, illustrators, Web technicians and others. An
essential reference.
Las Vegas With Love
Dorothy Rice
Glen House Communications
Box 3663, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-0666
0918269040 $85.00 1-310-475-4236
Las Vegas With Love is a lavishly beautiful, full-color collection of 256 original watercolor
paintings
by artist Dorothy Rice. Ms. Rice has provided commentary notes on most of her paintings, which
bring to life the vibrant energy of the Las Vegas area in an unforgettable impression. Her
ever-so-slightly abstract, signature style is so unique that she is one of the only Americans ever
invited to create a mural in Mexico, a nation well-known for its tradition of murals. Las Vegas
With
Love is an exemplary and highly recommended showcase of her work, as well as a wondrous
artistic
showcase featuring the best and most memorable facets of the amazing city Ms. Rice has
wonderfully captured upon the canvas.
An Intelligent Person's Guide To Modern Art
Stephen Farthing
Duckworth Publishing
22841 Quicksilver Dr., Dulles, VA 20166
0715629441 $21.50 www.ducknet.co.uk
An Intelligent Person's Guide To Modern Art is the latest book in the "An Intelligent Person's
Guide
To..." series by Duckworth Publishing, which includes volumes on Ethics, Philosophy, Modern
Culture, and many more topics. In this informative survey and critique, artist and author Stephen
Farthing argues that professional art is its own worst enemy, as many artists create what he
considers "tabloid art" that panders to the lowest common denominator. Calling for artists to take
control of publicity rather than let it control them, An Intelligent Person's Guide To Modern Art
holds back nothing, as I offers a fiery, determined look at the triumphs and foibles of the artistic
world today. An Intelligent Person's Guide To Modern Art is a refreshingly candid and highly
thought-provoking, persuasive manifesto, enhanced with a four-page insert of black-and-white
photographs. Highly recommended for students of modern art, as well as art history and
theory.
Japan At The Dawn Of The Modern Age
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
295 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115-5523
0-87846-620-7 $40.00
Japan At The Dawn Of The Modern Age is a specialty item which is recommended for any
collection concentrating on Japanese art. Woodblock prints from the Meiji era are presented in a
series of over 90 color illustrations which go beyond the traditional perception of Japanese
subjects
as gardens and geishas. These prints depicted current events and were painted in vivid colors, and
Japan At The Dawn Of The Modern Age captures their vibrant spirit, along with history essential
to
understanding their meaning.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles
Paul S. Scarlata
Andrew Mowbray Inc.
P.O. Box 460, Lincoln, RI 02865
0197218965 $39.95 1-800-999-4697
Paul Scarlata's Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles contains a truly staggering amount of
information about these historical firearms, aptly illustrated throughout with numerous black and
white photographs. From Mausers to Springfields, spotting imitations to test firing to sources for
surplus rifles, Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military Rifles is an encyclopedic volume with
authoritative answers to every conceivable question in practical, meticulous language. The
definitive
book for straight information on rifles throughout history, Collecting Classic Bolt Action Military
Rifles an essential and highly recommended reference for rifle collectors and gun enthusiasts!
Krause Publications
700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
1-800-258-0929
Two excellent basic identification and value guides are recommended for the reference shelves of
home and public libraries. Elizabeth Stephan's O'Brien's Collecting Toys, 10th Edition
(0-87349-242-0, $28.95) is a weighty price guide which could well be used as a price 'bible' for
toy
collectibles. Anticipate only a handful of color photos mid-book: the meat of the title lies in its
black
and white photos throughout and more particularly its over 50,000 items categorized for quick
reference and provided with the latest values. The publishers of Gun Digest's 2002 Sporting
Knives
(266-8, $21.95) is edited by Joe Kertzman and provides an in-depth coverage to the latest knives
and accessories, from sporting knives to collector knives. Black and white photos accompany not
just prices, but detailed information on the background history of knives and knife making
companies. Both are fine references.
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420
Pottery collectors will welcome two weighty identification and value updates from this publisher.
Carl Gibbs Jr.'s Metlox Potteries (1-57432-224-9, $29.95) appears in its second edition to revise
prices and add to the wealth of color photos and values for these pottery types. Craig Nissen and
Margaret and Bob Hanson's McCoy Pottery V. 3 (252-4, $24.95) provides a reference to
collecting
and valuing the complete Floraline series, with over 100 original pages packing in details. Both
are
excellent for the pottery collector. Schroeder's Collectible Toys Antique To Modern (259-1,
$17.95)
appears in an updated 2002 edition to provide the latest identification and values of over 20,000
collectible toys. White black and white photos pepper the presentation, it's the updated prices and
quick alpha organization which provide the meat. Ronald John's Vintage Era Of Golf Club
Collectibles (264-8, $29.95) is packed with color photos of golf clubs. From the identification of
early steel shafts to putters and utility irons, the photos contribute immensely to the identification
process.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Eating Disorders Sourcebook
Dawn Matthews, Editor
Omnigraphics
615 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226
0-7808-0335-3 $78.00 1-800-234-134
Each year millions are diagnosed with eating disorders: Eating Disorders Sourcebook provides a
basic references to these disorders and is meant as a sourcebook for any lay person trying to cope
with the illness. From symptoms of different disorders and treatment options to recovery
statistics,
this gathers articles from government agencies, professional groups and periodicals and packs in
details.
Marijuana Medicine
Christian Ratsch
Inner Traditions
One Park St., Rochester, VT 05767
0-89281-933-2 $24.95 1-800-246-8648
Marijuana Medicine provides a visual record of cannabis growing and its role in medicinal
applications around the world, from Asian healing traditions to applications in Latin American and
Indian folk medicine. Anthropology blends with medicine in this survey of how marijuana is used
around the world.
Body Of Knowledge
Steve Giegerich
Scribner
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0-684-86207-7 $24.00 1-800-223-2336
Most students finish any experimentation with physiology with a high school biology course:
Body
Of Knowledge focuses on four medical students who enter an anatomy class in which they must
dissect a human cadaver. Narration of these students' school lives and challenges blend with
personal
histories and accounts of what it takes to dissect a human body in this revealing account.
Junk Science Judo
Steven J. Milloy
Cato Institute Press
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC 20001
1-930865-12-0 $18.95
Every day American readers are given scare stories about health issues in news accounts based on
some statistics and little analysis. Many accounts are circulated by special interest groups or
lawyers.
Milloy's background in law and health lends to his ability to point out the fallacies of 'junk science'
and tips on how the average reader can separate junk science from real science.
An Angel At My Side
Frances M. Schindler
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com
5220 S 16th, Ste. 200, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595175996 $14.95 www.iuniverse.com
An Angel At My Side: Surviving Leukemia through Love is the powerful, life-affirming testimony
of
author Frances Schindler, who had been twice diagnosed with leukemia and confronted her
tremendous personal battle for recovery with courage, honesty, and humor. Schindler attributes
her
victory over cancer to faith, an upbeat, optimistic attitude, and the kindness of an angel of her
own.
This gentle, positive, candid, and highly recommended memoir concludes with a short list of
support
group resources and alternative therapies in addition to aggressive medical treatment, and is
enhanced with a handful of black-and-white photographs.
The Cancer Breakthrough You've Never Heard Of
Richard A. Evans, MD
Texas Cancer Center
1011 Augusta Dr., Suite 210
Houston, TX 77057-2015
0-9708664-0-2 $16.95
For a hundred years surgeons have believed every last cancer cell must be removed to cure the
disease, yet scientific research may point to other ways of curing cancer. The Cancer
Breakthrough
You've Never Heard Of makes a case for conservative surgery and treatments, explaining terms
for
lay readers and explaining second opinions from advocates of limited surgery. Influences on
decision
treatments are all surveyed.
The Travel Shelf
The Air Traveler's Survival Guide
A. Frank Steward
Impact Publications
9104 Manassas Dr. Suite N
Manassas Park, VA 20111
1-57023-171-0 $14.95
The Air Traveler's Survival Guide appeared after September 11th so readers may be anticipating a
different focus, but this provides an intriguing collection of stories of personalities and
experiences
in-flight which range from humorous to serious. From airport security and in-flight health to
upgrading seats, flying standby, and minimizing jet lag, this provides many practical details of safe
and efficient flying, pre-September 2001.
Ulysses Press
Box 3440, Berkeley, CA 94703-3440
$15.95 Each 1-800-377-2542
Two new 'Hidden' travel guides provide the traveler with good destination-oriented reference
material: plenty of information with which to design a journey. Kurt Repanshek's Salt Lake City
And
Beyond (1-56975-272-9) includes coverage of the projected 2002 Winter Olympic games as it
outlines outdoor adventures and byways within and beyond Salt Lake City. Catherine O'Neal's
Hidden Belize (256-6, $15.95) offers insights on secluded lodges in the rainforests, sightseeing
wonders, lodging, dining and more. From prime birdwatching spots to relics, this is packed with
details.
Hidden Walks In The East Bay & Marin
Stephen Altschuler
Great West Books
Box 1028, Lafayette, CA 94549
0-944220-11-8 $15.95
Older towns and cities of the East Bay offer history and nature: Hidden Walks In The East Bay &
Marin provides selected walks through lesser-known urban environments which contain many
surprises, from waterfalls to stunning homes which blend with the scenery. Descriptions of each
walk include terrain, sightseeing and difficulty levels, along with small maps.
Now available in an updated and expanded Second Edition, Michael McCoy's Mountain Bike!
Southern Utah: A Guide To The Classic Trails is a superbly presented regional guide packed
cover
to cover with detailed information about the sweeping deserts and amazing red rock vistas of its
locale. Black and white maps of a variety of different trails, from short jaunts to extended
cross-country tours, guide the mountain biker through wondrous natural landscapes. From safety
tips to elevation topography to a comprehensive index, Mountain Bike! Southern Utah is an
invaluable, core reference for any Utah-area biker with a keen and active interest in this energetic
pastime.
A Traveller's Wine Guide To Italy
Stephen Hobley
Interlink Books
46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA 01060
1566564093 $19.95 interlinkbooks.com
Now in an updated, revised and expanded third edition, Stephen Hobley's A Traveller's Wine
Guide To Italy is an indispensable guide for the wine loving tourist to the sunny climes of Italy.
Enhanced with "user friendly" maps, the text is informative, definitive, reliable, and ideal for
anyone wanting to visit wineries, wine fairs, and take tours of the wine growing vineyards of the
Italian countryside. Hundreds of wineries that welcome visitors are listed, along with essential
contact information such as addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address and websites,
opening times, and more. If you enjoy the diversity and splendor of Italian wines and are planning
a trip to Italy, take along your own personal copy of Stephen Hobley's A Traveller's Wine Guide
To Italy to help you plan and achieve a truly memorable itinerary.
The Literary Shelf
Discovering The World
Thomas Jeffrey Vasseur
Mercer University Press
6316 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210
0865547181 $25.00 www.mupress.org
Thomas Vasseur's Discovering The World: Collected Stories is an outstanding anthology of
thirteen
stories set in the disappearing rural South, the New South, and the grand world at large. Variety
spices the tales, from a little boy who discovers the wonder of flight to the rocky relationship
between a German woman who has immigrated to the Deep South and her troubled teenage
daughter. In the title novella, a "Southern Native" and a veteran of the Vietnam War travel to an
island in Fiji to repair a damaged sailboat. A common theme of looking within the self unites all
the
tales, which take a hard look at America's class structure and at human spirituality. Thomas
Vasseur's stories are as original and thought-provoking as they are highly recommended.
Complete Essays, V. 3
Aldous Huxley
Ivan R. Dee
1332 North Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60622-2694
1-56663-347-8 $35.00 1-800-462-6420
This third volume of Huxley's complete essays will appeal to a college collection which already
has
the first two volumes and anticipates collecting the entire six: this volume covers 1930-35 and
collects his observations of the social and political trends of those years. Important essays and
articles provide rich, seasoned commentary on history and modern times.
The Left-Hand Marriage
Leigh Buchanan Bienen
Ontario Review Press
W.W. Norton & Co., dist.
9 Honey Book Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540
086538102X $23.95 1-800-233-4830
Although she has had her short fiction published in such prestigious literary publications as the
TriQuarterly, The Mississippi Review, Ontario Review, and The O. Henry Awards, The
Left-Hand Marriage is Leigh Bienen's debut anthology showcasing her work as a truly gifted
writer and in possession of powerful narrative abilities. Aptly serving to introduce the reading
public to a major literary talent, the stories comprising The Left-Hand Marriage include: My Life
as a West African Gray Parrot; To China; The Circus Comes to Kampala; After Chekhov; We Are
All Africans; The First Secretary; My Mothers' Lovers; He Was a Big Boy, Still Is; Technician;
and the title piece, The Left-Hand Marriage.
Great American Paperback
Richard A. Lupoff
Collectors Press
Box 230986, Portland, OR 97281
1888054506 $60.00
Great American Paperback covers the history and rise of pulp fiction, from its experimental
appearance in 1938 to the growth of an industry which reached its heyday from the 1940s-1960s.
Beautiful covers from all genres of pulp paperbacks are reproduced in full color in a title which
presents the history and archives of the best of these paperbacks. An outstanding, beautiful
coverage
in a keepsake collector's edition.
The Aquarium
Tomoko Taniguchi
CPM Manga
250 West 57th St. #317, NY, NY 10107
1-56219-943-9 $15.95
Any interested in graphic novels in general or Japanese manga in particular will find this new
graphic
novel inviting: it's the second to be published in the new line of girls' and women's manga graphic
novels and provides the story of a young girl who fails the exam for high school and seeks solace
at
an aquarium.
The Interior Design Shelf
Decorating With Architectural Trimwork
Jay Silber
Creative Homeowner
Box 38, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
1580110789 $19.95 1-800-631-7795
Interior trimwork expert Jay Silber's Decorating With Architectural Trimwork is a full-color,
"user
friendly" guide, extensively illustrated with step-by-step photographs, which while enable anyone
to
personally add beauty and elegance to their home. From how to install trimwork like a
professional,
to cutting and fitting perfect corner joints, to designing and installing crown molding, Decorating
With Architectural Trimwork is the ideal how-to manual for the job. The text is very
straightforward, written so that the lay reader will have no confusion, and the pictures clearly
illustrate what tools are needed for each job and how they are best used. Decorating With
Architectural Trimwork is a "must" for any do-it-yourself enthusiast who wants to use trim to add
to
the aesthetic interior design value to their home!
French Influences
Betty Lou Phillips
Gibbs Smith
Box 667, Layton, UT 84041
1-58685-080-6, $39.95 1-800-748-5439
Homeowners who would duplicate the French idea of design and atmosphere will find this an
intriguing blend of lavish color photos and discussions of how French ambiance is added to a
room.
From resources used to achieve changes to the four key elements of interior design and the
influences deemed particularly French, Betty Lou Phillips' French Influences is packed with
commendable insights.
The Needlecraft Shelf
American Quilters Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com
Five intriguing new quilting titles are different from most published. Susan Stein's Double
Wedding
Ring Quilts (1-57432-771-2, $19.95) covers the interlocking circles which make these quilts so
appealing. From wallhangings and panels to full quilts, this provides instructions for 24 projects
based on the double ring concept. Gorgeous color photos abound. Dianne S. Hire's Oxymorons
(754-2, $18.95) focuses on logical quilt designs, presenting contradictions in title, technique and
design. This isn't a 'how to' title as much as a display of unique and unusual quilting approaches
which includes interviews with the designers and insights on their perspectives. Packed with color
and quilt displays which are anything but traditional. Bethany Reynolds' Stack-A-Whackier Quilts
(776-3, $21.95) provides a simple guide to layering and cutting multiple quilt pieces, with twelve
new patterns showing how just three methods can lead to a wide variation in styles and
presentations. Color photos accompany patterns and instructions. Those with experience will
relish
Gail Garber's Stellar Journeys (1-57432-775-5, $19.95), presenting flying geese and star quilts
themes based on the Mariner's Compass Star projects. Color photos abound, as well as templates
and easy instructions. Joan Shay's Petal Play (770-4, $21.95) covers three-dimensional flowers
which can be appliqued to fabric. The idea is to use these to finish fabric edges: these washable,
wearable flowers will embellish quilts and other types of projects and are provided in a book of 20
patterns. The American Quilters Society's 2001 Wall Calendar (768-2, $8.95) provides monthly
images which placed in quilt shows and contests. A wide variety of quilts packed with color make
this an excellent gift for quilters. Rod Buffington's Double Vision (782-8, $16.95) pairs an
exhibition
of quilts and paintings with comments by the quilters on their works. Leading artists present their
finest works.
C&T Publishing
1651 Challenge Dr., Concord, CA 94520
1-800-284-1114
Three excellent basic guides provide fine step-by-step projects for aspiring crafts workers. Kristen
Dibbs' Machine Embroidery And More (162-9, $23.95) presents ten complete projects from quilts
and clothing to home decorations. All begin with border prints and overlay fabrics and focus on
machine embroidery techniques for embellishments. Wendy Hill's Two-For-One Foundation
Piecing
(169-6, $23.95) tells how to make easy, reversible foundation-pieced quilts and accessories using
different color schemes and coordinating fabrics. Seven complete example projects will get the
quilter started. Alex Anderson's Start Quilting (167-X, $12.95) appears in its second edition to
provide first-time quilters with very simple projects which guarantee success. Small projects
geared
to newcomers provide satisfying results.
The Social Issues Shelf
The American West
Suzan Campbell
Western Edge Press
126 Candelario St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
1-889921-14-9 $34.95
The Rockwell Museum in New York exhibits fine collections of western and Native American art,
and Suzan Campbell's The American West is a superb collection representing some of the
highlights
of their holdings. Notable artists who captured the American west are explored in a fine catalog
packed with color images.
Dealing With Human Rights
Martha Meijer, Editor
Kumarian Press
1294 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
1565491289 $21.95 www.kpbooks.com
Asian and Western views of human rights contrast sharply in Dealing With Human Rights: Asian
And Western Views on the Value of Human Rights, a title which considers the practical
application
of human rights issues. Chapters contain essays for four Asian and four European authors who
reflect their different cultures and ideas on enforcing human rights in international relations.
The Military Shelf
San Diego's Navy
Bruce Linder
Naval Institute Press
2062 General Highway
Annapolis, MD 21401-6780
1-55750-531-4 $45.00 1-800-233-8764
This illustrated history of the California coastal navy will intrigue any with a special affection for
either Southern California or the Navy: San Diego's Navy provides over a hundred fifty years of
maritime history and traces a relationship between the city and the navy which began during the
opening days of the Mexican War and continues to modern times. Anticipate many black and
white
photos, a centerfold of color photos, and much detail on San Diego.
First World Flight
Spencer Lane
US Press
1803 Lindbergh Lane
Daytona Beach, FL 32128
0-9710110-0-1 $27.95
Early American pilot Billy Mitchell's accomplishments don't end with a single flight: he assembled
the world's largest air armada and led it to victory during the first World War, among many other
achievements. He was a general who believed only successful world flight could save the
American
Air Force from destruction by politicians, and he helped foster a new era in American aviation
history, almost single-handedly. First World Flight is his story. Highly recommended.
MiG Alley To Mu Ghia Pass
Cecil G. Foster with David K. Vaughan
McFarland & Company Publishers
Box 611, Jefferson, North Carolina 28640
0786409959 $24.95 1-800-253-2187
MiG Alley To Mu Ghia Pass: Memoirs of A Korean War Ace is the military memoir of Cecil
Foster,
a young man born into poverty and hardship, and who joined the Army Air Force in 1943 as a
private, eventually retiring in 1975 as a lieutenant colonel. Foster served a multitude of tasks
during
his Air Force career, but perhaps the most outstanding and remarkable part of his
autobiographical
history was his service as a high-scoring ace pilot in the aerial battles of the Korean War. Foster's
record of nine destroyed MiGs earned him 12th place on a list of 38 aces. Each of the aircraft he
destroyed was shot down in a section of airspace called "MiG Alley," which runs along the Yalu
River that separates North Korea from China. MiG Alley Mu Ghia Pass is an involving, personal
look into one of the countless people who have staked their lives to serve and protect the United
States of America. Highly recommended for students of military aviation history in general, and
the
Korean War in particular.
Encyclopedia Of World War II Spies
Peter Kross
Barricade Books
185 Bridge Plaza N. #308-A
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
1569801711 $24.95 barricadebooks.com
Encyclopedia Of World War II Spies provides a lively A-Z encyclopedia of underground spies and
traitors who contributed to either prolonging conflict or achieving victory during World War 2.
From Pearl Harbor to battles in Germany, this includes both an in-depth biographical sketch of
individuals and remarks on historical events, tying the two together.
The Emperor's Codes
Michael Smith
Arcade
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
1-55970-568-X $26.95 1-800-759-0190
Plenty of titles have focussed on the breaking of the Nazis' 'enigma' cipher by codebreakers; but
this
focus on Allied codebreakers who worked on Japanese codes provides many insights on a
little-discussed subject, considering how Japan's codes were broken and how the codebreakers
actually worked. This focus on both the Japan codes and the cipher breakers themselves provides
a
much-needed, well-rounded examination and fills in much world history.
Boeing F/A-18 Hornet
Brad Elward
Specialty Press
11605 Kost Dam Road
North Branch, MN 55056
1580070418 $16.95 1-800-895-4585
The thirty-first volume in Specialty Press' outstanding "WarbirdTech" series, Brad Elward's
Boeing
F/A-18 Hornet is an exciting, in-depth, profusely illustrated look at a military airplane type that is
especially unique because it can be piloted to fight or bomb. In addition to the origin and history
of
the Hornet, Boeing F/A-18 Hornet also covers this aircraft's deadly weaponry, as well as
exhaustive
details of its system and that of the Super Hornet OpEval. The YF-17/F-18 prototype models to
the
Hornet are also scrutinized. A great reference for any aviation buffs with interest in this
fascinating
fighter plane.
Battle At The 38th Parallel
Joseph E. Gonsalves
Hellgate Press
Box 3727, Central Park, OR 97502-0032
1555715524 $18.95 1-800-228-2275
Battle At The 38th Parallel: Surviving The Peace Talks At Panmunjom is an eyewitness account
of
what the Korean War was like from April 1952 to July 1953 when violent and bloody battles took
place resulting in the peace talks of Panmunjom which ultimately concluded into a truce that
divided
Korean between the Communist North and the Democratic South. It was to be a division manned
for the next five decades by American troops with the help of United Nation allies. Battle At The
38th Parallel is a superb contribution to the history of what is sometimes referred to as "The
Forgotten War". Joseph Gonsalves gives modern readers a vivid perspective on what it was like
to
spend eleven months on the front lines fighting with the 17th Infantry Regiment, manning an
outpost
line of the 7th Division, and draws upon original research at the National Archives, extensive
interviews with participants, in addition to his own personal recollections. Battle At The 38th
Parallel is a very welcome addition to any academic or community library military studies
collection.
Managing Diversity In The Military
Mickey R. Dansby, eds., et al.
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers - The State University
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854
0765800462 $49.95 1-800-446-9323
Mickey R. Dansby, James B. Stewart, and Schuyler C. Webb effectively collaborate to edit
Managing Diversity In The Military: Research Perspectives From The Defense Equal Opportunity
Management Institute, a compilation of twenty-four lengthy, critical essays of a subject that
inevitably arouses heated debate: issues of diversity in the United States military, and how to best
resolve often widely conflicting opinions. Managing Diversity In The Military is divided into five
main sections, which address issues from diversifying military leadership to gender
integration/sexual
harassment to race and military discipline. A scholarly, academic examination of a highly
complicated subject fraught with human complexities, Managing Diversity In The Military is
essential reading for anyone directly affected by or interested in this key managerial issue affecting
the readiness and performance capabilities of the United States armed forces today.
Reader's Companion To Military History
Robert Cowley & Geoffrey Parker, Eds.
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-3764
0-618-12742-9 $20.00 1-800-225-3362
Reader's Companion To Military History provides an encyclopedia of warfare from the early
Persian
Wars to modern times, providing almost six hundred articles detailing major battles, commanders,
theories, weapons and strategies. Articles come from military historians, biographers and
journalists
and provide an excellent set of insights.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Speaking And Writing Well
Kathy Alba, Ph.D.
Thatch Tree
2250 N. Rock Rd. #118-169
Wichita, KS 67226
0970990901 $16.95
Speaking And Writing Well isn't another basic guide to grammar: it's a guide to improving
grammar
to help in job success. Chapters include a healthy dose of humor as they tackle the elements
separating correct and incorrect speech and writing. Fun bear photos peppered throughout add
comic relief to a very serious, readable guide.
How To Start And Produce A Magazine Or Newsletter
Gordon Woolf
The Worsley Press
c/o FAP Books Inc.
PO Box 540, Gainesville, FL 32602-0540
1875750150 $19.95 worsleypress.com
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Gordon Woolf's How To Start And Produce A
Magazine Or Newsletter is the best instructional guide for aspiring publishers of a magazine or
newsletter available today. Drawing upon his more than thirty years of professional experience in
magazine and newsletter publication, Woolf covers all aspects of the process from determining
what
kind of magazine or newsletter to publish, what is meant by "copy", and producing a publication,
to
the publishing options and alternatives of photocopying; small offset printing; illustrations; layout
and design; paste up; computer productions; the e-zine; the economics of publishing; distribution;
the legal ramifications of publishing; and more. If you are contemplating publishing a magazine or
newsletter, in print or on the Internet, then begin with a thorough reading of Gordon Woolf's
How
To Start And Produce A Magazine Or Newsletter.
The Sports Shelf
Doubles Tennis Tactics Video
Louis Cayer
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-5076
0736040056 $24.95 1-800-747-4457
Covering the most effective patterns for team strategy, serving, receiving, poaching, movement,
and
positioning, the Doubles Tennis Tactics Video is an ideal instructional for serious doubles tennis
players, especially for those with an interest in tournament play. Louis Cayer draws upon his years
of
experience and expertise as a top doubles tennis coach to present effective strategies and drills for
doubles play, illustrated with footage of Davis and Federation Cup play. Cayer analyzes the
footage
for the viewer, then presents drills anyone can utilize to perfect and incorporate these pro- tennis
patterns within their own recreational tennis play. Doubles Tennis Tactics Video is a strongly
recommended addition to any personal or physical education department reference
collection.
The Wildest Ride
Joe Menzer
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
0-7432-0507-3 $24.00 1-800-223-2336
This history of Nascar will involve any who enjoy books about auto racing: The Wildest Ride
charts
the phenomenal growth of the NASCAR racing circuit, the underlying politics behind its rise, and
the key drivers who have both dominated the sport and made it a high profile event.
Monterey Trail Runner's Guide
Jeffrey Van Middlebrook
Wilderness Press
1200 5th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1306
0899972810 $9.95 1-800-443-7227
Monterey Trail Runner's Guide is an excellent and superbly presented "where to" book for anyone
with interest in outdoor exercise and the picturesque Monterey Peninsula. Veteran runner Jeffrey
Van Middlebook aptly describes seventeen gorgeous trail runs, all the better to encourage fellow
runners to escape the noisy, smog-laden cities and experience nature while staying fit. Four
Monterey Peninsula parks are highlighted: Point Lobos State Reserve, Jacks Peak County Park,
Mission Trail Park, and the Garland Ranch Regional Preserve. With its locator map and general
terrain descriptions for each park or reserve, and augmented with tips on weather and trail
conditions, parking information, mileage, difficulty ratings, and directions to the trail head, the
Monterrey Trail Runner's Guide is very highly recommended for outdoor running and jogging
enthusiasts with endurance!
On Snooker
Mordecai Richler
The Lyons Press
123 West 18th St., New York NY 10011
1-58574-179-5 $22.95 1-800-836-0510
In On Snooker, Mordecai Richler here considers his love of the snooker game and his
observations
of the men and women who share his enthusiasm. Enjoy a blend of autobiography and game
insights
which examines snooker tables from Canada to Dublin, in a lively first person expose of
memorable
characters and games.
At The Altar Of Speed
Leigh Montville
Doubleday
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
0-385-50363-6 $24.95 1-800-726-0600
At The Altar Of Speed provides a tribute to Dale Earnhardt, a race car driver who died in
February,
charting his early involvement with race cars, his rise to the top, and his relationships with friends
and fellow drivers. Montville's interviews with peers and friends provides an excellent survey of
the
man's life and achievements.
I Remember Paul "Bear" Bryant
Al Browning
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37211
158182159X $18.95 1-888-439-2665
Paul "Bear" Bryant was a football coach rightly beloved by fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide, for
his team won six national championships, thirteen Southeastern Conference titles, and twenty-four
consecutive appearances in bowl games from 1959 through 1982. Those who knew him best
continue to love him, and Al Browning's I Remember Paul "Bear" Bryant is heartfelt testimony to
that love. Dozens of his friends and acquaintances, from former football players to childhood
friends
to family to opponents on the field reminisce in their own words the man they knew. I Remember
Paul "Bear" Bryant tells of a master of reverse psychology; a steely disciplinarian; and a truly kind
human being beneath the tough-as-nails exterior. Paul Bryant has moved on from this life, but he
will
not be forgotten. Recommended for anyone who would wish a glimpse into the life of one of the
greatest football coaches who ever lived.
Now available in an updated edition which has expanded to include a brand new chapter, Hogan is
a
very highly recommended biography of Ben Hogan, one of the greatest professional golfers in
history. Ben was a man known to practice until his hands bled, and who deliberately used
equipment
without logos despite the wealth he could have gained by contracting such de facto advertising
deals
with corporations. Ben has been a mystery to many, a hero to some, and a golfing legend to be
remembered for generations to come. Hogan is very highly recommended and inspiring reading
for
professional golf enthusiasts in general, and nostalgic Ben Hogan fans in particular.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Sifted But Saved
Robin Hardy
Broadman & Holman Publishers
127 - 9th Ave. North, Nashville TN 37234
0-805402425-3 $14.99 1-800-448-8403
The author unearthed a small book of sermons at a Goodwill: its date was 1925, but the sermons
provided basic timeless advised based on Biblical events. From doing good to unity and the
gospel's
methods, Sifted But Saved will appeal to any Christian reader.
Faith Has Its Reasons
Kenneth D. Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr.
NavPress
7899 Lexington Dr., Suite 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
1576831434 $29.00 1-800-366-7788
Kenneth Boa and Robert Bowman's Faith Has Its Reasons: An Integrative Approach To
Defending
Christianity articulately and persuasively defends the faith against many questions that so many
people have leveled upon it, from "Why should we believe in the Bible?" and "How do we know
that
God exists?" to "If God does exist, why does He permit evil?" and "Why should I believe what
Christians claim about Jesus?" Steadfast and dedicated, Faith Has Its Reasons uses conversations
between hypothetical questioners of faith to better illustrate its core principles. Extensively
researched, and offering countless other resources for further study with regard to each
theological
challenge, Faith Has Its Reasons is a "must-read" for anyone seeking a powerfully argued case for
faith in God and Christianity.
Taize: That Little Springtime
Vision Video
P.O. Box 540, Worcester, PA 19490
1563645041 $14.99 1-800-523-0226
Taize: That Little Springtime is a 26-minute color documentary of the 80 men from a variety of
backgrounds who form the ecumenical community of Taize located in the Burgundy region of
France. They spend their days in Bible study and prayer composed of Scripture readings, silence,
and the famous Taize music. Taize: That Little Springtime features the wisdom and reflection of
the
Taize mission founder Brother Roger and several other Taize brothers. A fascinating and
informative look at the heart of a spiritual enclave.
An Invitation To Christian Yoga
Nancy Roth
Cowley Publications
28 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
1561011967 $14.95 1-800-225-1534
An Invitation To Christian Yoga provides an informed and "user friendly" introduction to the
practice of hatha yoga as a source of spiritual well-being in a format compatible to a Christian
discipline of prayer and exercises. The text is wonderfully enhanced with helpful illustrations in
simple line drawings with Nancy Roth (an Episcopal priest) providing a short biblical text, often
drawn from the Psalms, accompany each exercise as a basis for Christian mediation. Whether a
novice beginner or an experienced yoga practitioner, An Invitation To Christian Yoga will prove
invaluable, practical, inspiring reading, and is especially recommended for anyone who is
recovering
from an illness or insure, or is less limber than they once were due to the aging process.
Prayers Through The Seasons
Reverend Debora Kaiser-Cross
Radiant River Press
1258 Willowgate Lane
St. Charles, IL 60174
0971102007 $34.95 1-630-587-2512
114 stunning, full color nature photographs illustrate fifty-three Christian prayers in The Reverend
Debora Kaiser-Cross' superbly presented Prayers For The Seasons: An Inspirational Collection Of
Christian Prayers And Nature Photography. The beauty of her memorable and inspiring
photographs
is matched only in the devout sincerity of the accompanying devotionals. Prayers Through The
Seasons is meant not just to be read, but to be meditated upon. This is a highly recommended gift
book selection for any nature-lover and within a Christian perspective.
Inviting God In
Joyce Rupp
Ave Maria Press
P.O. Box 428, Notre Dame, IN 46556
0877939586 $12.95 1-800-282-1865
Joyce Rupp's Inviting God In: Scriptural Reflections And Prayers Throughout The Year is a
collection of scriptural reflections and prayers to encourage readers to remember to stop and pray.
It's so easy to get surrounded by the chaos of everyday life and forget that God is always there,
waiting to be let in. Inviting God In is a thoughtful and recommended spiritual reminder to carry
worship and love in one's heart.
Dark Salutations
Riggins R. Earl, Jr.
Trinity Press International
4775 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
1563383586 $28.00 1-800-877-0012
Dark Salutations: Ritual, God, And Greetings In The African American Community is a unique,
in-depth analysis of the connection between greetings among the African-American community,
and
the desire to be treated as equal siblings in the family of God. Author Riggins Earl, a professor of
Ethics and Theology at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, examines the
light/dark poetic metaphors found in the salutational speech of African-American men and
women,
and compares it to prophetic and priestly nature in the religious and moral conscience of
African-Americans. Dark Salutations is an eye-opening, thought-provoking look at a seemingly
ordinary part of African-American life.
Kyra Belan's Madonnas: From Medieval To Modern is a truly stunning, full-color book that
reproduces more than 200 artworks of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Christ, and widely
revered symbol of both Christianity and motherhood. Accompanying Belan provides an
informative
commentary text informing the reader of the context of each artwork, the name of the artist, and
countless other relevant factors that affected the Virgin's enduring presence in paintings, murals,
and
sculptures, up to the present day. A truly beautiful artbook, Madonnas: From Medieval To
Modern
is enthusiastically recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of Christian art in
general,
and portrayals of the Blessed Virgin Mary in particular.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Love Is A Four-Legged Word
Robert Leeds
Epic Publishing
8814 Big Bluff Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148-1418
0-9674025-2-2 $24.95
Pet owners and animal lovers will find plenty to enjoy in Love Is A Four-Legged Word, the story
of animal lovers around the world. The authors lost their pet and set out to build a system which
would care for pets. Love Is A Four-Legged Word tells of a pet lover's belief in their system
and how a dream was built.
The Prairie Dog
Russell A. Graves
Texas Tech University Press
Box 41037, Lubbock, TX 79410
0896724557 $19.95 1-800-832-4042
Vividly illustrated with more than 100 color photographs, The Prairie Dog: Sentinel Of The Plains
also contains highly informative text about the nature of these gregarious rodents, and how they
function in the prairie ecology, from aerating the soil with their burrows to controlling invasive
types
of vegetation with their grazing. The delightful illustrations show the prairie dog's natural
exuberance and social life, but the text warns that human poisoning and extermination has vastly
reduced the prairie dog's numbers to the point where the species could be at risk. The Prairie Dog
is
very highly recommended for anyone with an interest in prairie ecology.
Tao Of Equus
Linda Kohanov
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-57731-182-5 $24.95 1-800-972-6657
Writer and equine therapist Kohanov explores questions of horse psyche, spirituality, and
connections with human emotions in Tao Of Equus, an intriguing guide, which considers the
behavioral nuances of horses and people alike. Mind/body awareness takes a new turn within
Kohanov's detailed examination of equine habits and psychology.
A woman and her family struggle to regain meaning in life after the death of a 21-year-old son in a
preventable accident. Ethan Chronicles is more than an autobiographical chronicle of one family's
suffering: it provides insights into the court systems, justice, and tragedy.
End Of The Twins
Saul Diskin
The Overlook Press
386 West Broadway, NY, NY 10012
1-58567-163-0 $26.95 1-800-473-1312
What is it like to lose a twin? Diskin's brother had leukemia: Saul observed his slow decline and
death and End Of The Twins reflects on his experiences and on the special nature of twins.
Insights
into the brothers' closeness and ties are followed by explorations of what it means to survive such
a
close loved one's death. Moving and engrossing.
Infinite Thread
Alexandra Kennedy
Beyond Words Publishing
20827 N.W. Cornell Rd. #500
Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-58270-046-X, $14.95
A new and truly excellent title from Beyond Words Publishing is a very highly recommended
self-help mental health pick for anyone dealing with the issues of death and dying. Ideal for the
non-specialist general reader, Alexandra Kennedy's Infinite Thread provides invaluable tips on
how
to handle the loss of a loved one by using active imagination, letters, and dialogue to heal past
relationships. From dreams of those who have died to communication routines, Infinite Thread
blends case histories with practical advice in a remarkably "reader friendly" and memorable
presented text.
The Railroading Shelf
Union Pacific Trilogy
Pentrex
Box 94911, Pasadena, CA 91109
1-56342-089-9 $19.95 1-800-959-9333
Three rare historical train films will especially delight railroading buffs in general and fans of the
Union Pacific in particular. Presenting films produced by the railroad during the 1960s and 1980s
(two are quite short 10-minute features depicting routes and scenery; one is over half an hour
long
and presents a view of UP in the mid-1960s) the Union Pacifi Trilogy is packed with bright action
shots and plenty of history on the UP system.
The Mystery Shelf
The Big Switch
Jack Bludis
Design Image
231 South Frontage Road, Suite 17
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
1891946102 $15.95 1-630-789-9013
Jack Bludis' The Big Switch is a new, dark, and riveting mystery set in early 1950s, era of the
Hollywood B-grade movies. Brian Kane is a hard-boiled private eye who must unravel the scheme
behind the deaths of starlets, while toughing it out among the seamy underside of show business
and
the wrong side of the law. The Big Switch a dizzyingly fast-paced read, filled with action and
surprises.
Dashiell Hammett
Steven Marcus, editor
The Library of America
14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
1931082006 $35.00 1-212-308-3360
Dashiell Hammett was the celebrated author and experienced detective who has been acclaimed as
the father of the American hardboiled crime novel. This anthology of his work proves him to be a
master of short stories as well. His tales, originally written for pulp magazines such as Black Mask
in
the 1920's and 1930's, drew upon the realities of American streets and American speech to create
adventures felt and sounded truly real. This comprehensive collection from the original texts as
they
appeared in the pulps is free of the cuts and revisions imposed by later editors. In addition to 24
stories, Dashiell Hammett: Crime Stories And Other Writings also contains essays and an early
version of Hammett's novel "The Thin Man." Dashiell Hammett: Crime Stories And Other
Writings
is an undeniable "must" for any mystery buff!
The Impossibly
Laird Hunt
Coffee House Press
27 North 4th Street, Suite 400
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1718
1566891175 $23.95 coffeehousepress.org
The Impossibly is a stunning debut novel by Laird Hunt that is dark, contradictory, and utterly
compelling. When The Impossibly's anonymous narrator bungles an assignment for his shadowy
employers, everyone and everything in his life turns around to double cross him or stand by him.
The
narrator must navigate an unnamed European city, unraveling the mystery and enlisting the reader
as
a detective in order to identify the assassins that seek to exterminate him. Dry, deadpan prose
characterizes this fascinating, original mystery.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
My Friend, You Are Legally Blind
Charles Champlin
John Daniel & Company
Box 21922, Santa Barabra, CA 93121
1-880284-48-0 $8.95 1-800-662-8351
Writer Champlin's struggles with macular degeneration are here provided on a personal level,
which
reveals not only medical facts about the condition, but its effects upon a sighted person.
Surprisingly
good humor pervades a title which provides a personal view of the disease.
Your Genetic Destiny
Aubrey Milunsky, MD
Perseus Publishing
11 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
0738203777 $27.50 1-800-242-7737
This informed family health guide discusses the health implications of genetic disorders in a family
history, drawing on the latest research and findings to discuss genetic predispositions to common
ailments, tests available for identification, and when to seek genetic counseling. Your Genetic
Destiny is an excellent and informative guide to the latest findings about how genetics influence
health.
The Couple's Guide To Fertility
Gary Berger, MD, et.al.
Broadway Books
1540 Broadway, 18th floor
New York, NY, 10036
0-7679-0548-2 $17.95 1-800-726-0600
Now in its third edition, The Couple's Guide To Fertility has been completely revised and updated
to
represent the latest scientific findings to help infertile couples become parents. Research on
genetics,
fertility drugs, and the latest minimally invasive surgeries to correct infertility problems are all
discussed in great depth, but with attention to lay audiences. A comprehensive, valuable, "reader
friendly" guide.
Autogenic Training
Micah Sadigh, Ph.D.
Haworth Press
10 Alice Street
Binghamton, NY 13904
0-7890-1256-1 $24.95 1-800-429-6784
Dr. Micah Sadigh provides a comprehensive guide to autogenic training's uses in treating
fibromyalgia and chronic conditions, revealing the healing technique which is the only mind-body
technique with origins in medical research. Chapters explain and explore methods of stress
management, meditative exercises for self-awareness, and the medical benefits of managing
chronic
pain with autogenic training.
Guide To Diabetes
Christopher Saudek, et.al.
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
080186657X $21.50 1-800-537-5487
An excellent basic reference and a recommended pick for both public and school libraries, the
large
print edition of Dr. Christopher Saudek, et.al.'s Guide To Diabetes assures that audiences who
need
it will be able to read it. From handling psychological problems to dealing with daily maintenance
routines, this is packed with practical information. The large print edition of Dr. Cassel's will
reach a
wide audience and will prove a listing contribution to libraries. All eye disorders and health issues
are covered here, with treatment options and symptoms thoroughly surveyed in an
easy-to-understand manner. Highly recommended.
Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies
Stephanie Marohn
Hampton Roads
1125 Stoney Ridge Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
1-57174-218-2 $22.95 1-800-766-8009
Consumer seeking a solid home health guide to natural remedies will find here a virtual 'bible' of
information from how to treat burns and cramps to handling a toothache or nail problems. Each
condition outlines several alternative treatment choices, from oils and flower essences to food
therapy, herbal medicine and nutritional substitutes.
The Computer Shelf
The Invisible Web
Chris Sherman & Gary Price
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
0-910965-51-X $29.95 1-800-300-9868
As much as eighty percent of the authoritative information accessible over the Net doesn't appear
on
the popular search engines: so how can individuals access databases from universities, libraries,
associations, and government agencies? The Invisible Web introduces over 1,000 major
information
sites and provides tips on how to search them. From vital statistics to public records and academic
collections, The Invisible Web packs in rich sources.
Pure ASP.NET
Robert Lair & Jason Lefebvre
Macmillan Computer
067232069X $44.99
Pure ASP.NET -- A Code-Intensive Premium Reference is a premium reference for Active Server
Pages development in the new Microsoft .NET Framework. Pure Active Server Pages.NET is
comprised of 3 parts. Part I Conceptual Reference is a fast-paced primer that covers ASP.NET
fundamentals and concepts. Part II Techniques Reference presents a wealth of well-commented,
commercial-quality code illustrating a compendium of practical applications for ASP.NET
concepts.
Examples are presented in both Visual Basic and C# to appeal to a wide variety of programmers.
Part III Syntax and Object Reference contains detailed coverage of .NET Namespaces such as
System.Web and System.Data that are invaluable to ASP.NET developers, as well as Visual Basic
and C# language references. User Level: Intermediate-Advanced, 900pp.
Programming Linux Games
Loki Software Inc. with John R. Hall
Linux Journal Press/No Starch Press
555 De Haro Street, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94107
1886411492 $39.95 www.nostarch.com
Programming Linux Games: Building Multimedia Applications with SDL, Open AL(tm), and
Other
APIs is a comprehensive, superbly presented, in-depth guide to creating games that Linux users
all
over the world can enjoy. Especial focus is concentrated upon the Simple DirectMedia Layer tool.
Written by the gaming gurus of Loki Software, Programming Linux Games is meant to be the
ultimate resource, containing everything from how to use SDL to build a scrolling game engine
with
environmental audio and embedded scripting, to building a multiplayer game with TCP/IP
sockets,
to successfully distributing your game to the Linux user community. Programming Linux Games
is
an absolute "must" for anyone with an interest in creating or working with brand new Linux
games!
Web Content Management
Russell Nakano
Addison-Wesley
c/o Pearson Technology Group
75 Arlington Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02116
0201657821 $39.99 www.awl.com
Co-founder of Interwoven, Inc., the market leader in web content infrastructure solutions, Russell
Nakano draws upon his many years of expertise and experience to write a truly "user friendly"
instructional guide for business managers and web practitioners seeking to create effective (and
profitable) websites in Web Content Management: A Collaborative Approach. Aspiring web
masters
will learn the development principles allowing a website to be effectively entrepreneurial; proven
ways to organize an enterprise website; website versioning including concurrent changes and
templating; work area/staging area developmental paradigms; distinguishing source files from
generated files; work flow and approval patterns for website innovation; handling multiple web
initiatives; integrating web systems with databases, template systems, document management
systems, deployment and backup systems; and trends in content managements now and in the
future.
Web Content Management is a strongly recommended title for anyone charged with responsibility
for the development and operation of an entrepreneurial website of any kind or category.
XML, XSLT, Java, and JSP
Westy Rockwell
New Riders
c/oPearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0735710899 $49.99 newriders.com
Westy Rockwell's XML, XSLT, Java, and JSP is a practical, user frienedly, hands-on experience
in
building web applications based on XML and Java technologies. XML, XSLT, Java, and JSP's
unique format takes the reader through the process of building a web chat project, using the
extremely popular open-source tools from the Apache Software Foundation, namely Jakarta
Tomcat, Apache Xerces and Apache Xalan. In addition, XML, XSLT, Java, and JSP provides the
user with some invaluable, new and provocative techniques for XML storage using Java objects.
XML, XSLT, Java, and JSP is strongly recommended for all web application developers! 768
pp.
Computer Desktop Encyclopedia
Alan Freedman
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2600 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
0072193069 $49.99 1-800-722-4726
Now in a comprehensive, expanded and up-to-date ninth edition, Alan Freedman's Computer
Desktop Encyclopedia useful reference text and CD-ROM package contains more than 10,000
terms
and explanations - spanning a multitude of computer-related topics. More than a collection of
definitions, the Computer Desktop Encyclopedia is a unique and practical reference which
includes
clear, detailed descriptions and illustrations of both basic and cutting-edge topics, and is a
must-have
for all computer professionals, students, teachers, and technicians alike. The Computer Desktop
Encyclopedia includes clearly presented and "reader friendly" explanations of all the latest devices,
operating systems, Internet-related technologies and acronyms. 1136 pp.
Murach's Beginning Java 2
Andrea Steelman
Mike Murach & Associates, Inc.
2560 West Shaw Lane, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93711-2765
189077412X $49.50 1-800-221-5528
With its clear, direct, well organized text, Murach's Beginning Java 2 is the ideal "how to"
introduction to Java 2 for the novice user. Covering versions 1.3 and 1.4, Murach's Beginning
Java 2
covers all of the basics and by the end of chapter 6 beginners will be able to design, code, and test
business programs on their own. From that point forward, all the Java skills are taught and will
turn
even the most neophyte user into a skilled and practiced professional handling applications,
applets,
I/O files, JDBC, threads, and coding for everyday functions. The text is enhanced with syntax,
examples, and guidelines, making it an immensely useful and very highly recommended reference
for
Java users.
J2EE Unleashed
Joe Bambara & Paul Allen, et al.
Sams Publishing
c/oPearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0672321807 $59.99 pearsonptg.com
J2EE Unleashed presents techniques and examples for building applications based on the Java 2
Enterprise Edition development model. The goal of J2EE Unleashed is not to teach the J2EE
specification but to illustrate the best practices for developing J2EE applications. J2EE Unleashed
will cover the most commonly used J2EE API's as well as migration techniques that can be used
to
port a J2EE application from one platform to another. J2EE Unleashed will discuss all of these
platforms with an emphasis on the SilverStream application server, which is J2EE compliant and
certified for Windows and several UNIX platforms. Moreover, the book will illustrate how a
J2EE
application can interface with most SQL based DBMS platforms including ORACLE,
INFORMIX,
Microsoft SQL Server 7, SYBASE, IBM DB2 as well as others. 844pp
Advanced Macromedia ColdFusion 5 Application Development
Ben Forta, et al.
Que
c/oPearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0789725851 $49.99 pearsonptg.com
Much of Advanced Macromedia ColdFusion 5 Application Development will be a discussion of
technologies and ideas with examples to demonstrate specific techniques. Advanced Macromedia
ColdFusion 5 Application Development will also contain case studies to illustrate real-world
examples of specific topics. ColdFusion 5 is a massive upgrade, and it adds lots of new features,
including some designed specifically for advanced and power users. Advanced Macromedia
ColdFusion 5 Application Development will address these issues and technologies, including:
using
clustering and fail-over technologies to ensure server uptime, using the new archive and restore
features. server monitor and benchmarking, creating secure applications and integrating with
existing
security system, extending ColdFusion using COM/DCOM, CORBA, and the ColdFusion C and
Delphi API's, using the Java integration options, customizing and modifying the client
environment,
writing custom tags and functions, ISP ColdFusion hosting issues, and working with XML and
XSL. User Level: Advanced, 600pp
Practical Algorithms For 3D Computer Graphics
R. Stuart Ferguson
A. K. Peters Ltd.
63 South Avenue
Natick, MA 01760-4626
1568811543 $49.00 www.akpeters.com
In Practical Algorithms For 3D Computer Graphics, computer animation expert Stuart Ferguson
has
compiled a superbly presented compendium of tools for creating a complete suite of programs for
3D computer animation, modeling, and image synthesis. After a comprehensive introduction to
basic
principles and key concepts regarding 3D computer graphics, Practical Algorithms For 3D
Computer Graphics goes on to provide useful, practical algorithms (and code) for plugin and
game
engine developers. Featured are real-time 3D graphics for Windows including sample programs in
OpenGI and Direct 3D, as well as an accompanying CD-ROM with sample programs. Practical
Algorithms For 3D Computer Graphics is a superb introduction to, and continuingly useful
reference
work for, anyone involved with the development of computer games, movie animation, and
graphics
programming.
Publisher 2000 For Windows
Gillian Hall
Peachpit Press, Inc.
1249 Eighth St., Berkeley, CA 94710
0201354624 $17.99 1-800-283-9444
Publisher 2000 For Windows is the most user friendly, inexpensive, quickest way for novice users
to
learn Publisher. The test is enhanced with pictures guiding the reader through the software with
clear, practical, easily assimilated instructions on what to do. Publisher 2000 For Windows is also
an
ideal reference text allowing the reader to look up precisely what is needed and then directly apply
it
to the task at hand. Publisher 2000 For Windows is very highly recommended for both beginner
and
intermediate level practitioners.
The Artbook Shelf
Red Grooms: The Graphic Work
Red Grooms
Abrams
100 - 5th Ave., New York NY 10011
0-8109-6733-2 $75.00 1-800-759-0190
With its powerful introduction by Walter Knestric, childhood friend and owner of the definitive
Grooms print archive, and an essay by critic Vincent Katz, this powerful collection both
accompanies a traveling exhibition and stands alone as a fine catalog of Red Grooms' graphic
achievements. Full-page color photos display print styles certain to be familiar to many.
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St. #510, New York NY 10010
1-800-492-2808
Paul Harris' Producing Your Own Showcase (1-58115-088-1, $18.95) provides a winning
examination of the theater and performing arts, explaining the legal and practical issues of
producing
theater and providing tools for actors, directors, and would-be production managers. From tips on
skills needed to produce to assessing performances and gaining funding, this provides solid advice
from seasoned pros. Rena Shagan's Booking & Tour Management For The Performing Arts
(095-4,
$19.95) tells how to turn a booking into a tour, how to set up the budgets and target prospects,
and
how to arrange everything from transport to payday schedules. Chapters on what presenters need
from artists make the essential link between artist and businessman.
The Gardening Shelf
Shovel It
Eva Shaw
Writeriffic Publishing Group
Box 524, Carlsbad, CA 92018-0524
0970575807 $15.95 1-866-244-9047
In Shovel It: Nature's Health Plan, educator, gardener, and expert on recovery from life-changing
ordeals Eva Shaw offers a blend of cutting-edge medical research and timeless gardening secrets.
The result is a wonderfully effective, fun, soul-and-body satisfying approach to gardening that will
lift and ease the spirt, amplify physical and emotional health, and enhance one of the most
creative,
rewarding, and life-affirming avocations available to men and women -- working in the
garden.
Edward Anderson's Cactus Family (0-88192-498-9, $99.95) is an outstanding volume for any
who
have more than a casual interest in cacti: over 700 pages provides the first in-depth treatment
since
the early 1900s work by Britton and Rose, providing an encyclopedia of genres, creating
descriptions for each, and including illustrations in its scientific reference. The color photos are
clear
and excellent. John Sutton's Plantfinder's Guide To Daisies (497-0, $34.95) focuses on members
of
the daisy family, considering their characteristics, colors, and variety. An A-Z organization makes
it
easy to reference specific daisies, while information provides guidelines from growing to
identification. The third edition of J.D. Vertrees' Japanese Maples (501-2, $49.95) has been
revised
and expanded by Peter Gregory to reflect recent changes in plant naming. About 100 new
cultivated
varieties have also been added, updating a range of details about Japanese maples. All have
specialty
appeal to botanical reference collections.
A Brief History Of Gardening
Neil Fairbairn
Rodale Press, Inc.
400 South 10th St., Emmaus, PA 18098
0875968635 $30.00 www.rodale.com
Spanning six continents and thousands of years of human history, Neil Fairbairn's A Brief History
Of
Gardening provides the reader with a superbly researched, written and presented history of the
human practice of growing plants for food and pleasure. Enhanced with 350 illustrations, the text
also features a time line to guide the reader through eras of agricultural trends and places events
and
movements within an easily identifiable context of human history. The short essays address a wide
spectrum of subjects from what the Japanese noel "Tale of Genji" tells us about Japanese flower
fetishes, to how herbalist healers were targeted in the Salem witch trials, to what the "Kama
Sutra"
has to say about gardening. A Brief History Of Gardening is highly recommended for anyone who
has ever enjoyed the feel of working the earth to bring forth a crop, or labored in a grove or
vineyard for the season's harvest, or simply shopped in nursery for seeds, plants or bulbs for their
household garden.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Children Of The Grove
Robert Halmo
1st Books Library
2511 W. Third St., Bloomington IN 47404
075962318X $16.95 1-800-839-8640
Elder Earth, having been reborn of a powerful magic, is now on the brink of another "Changing of
the Age". Earthrage and Living Shadow are poisoning the land, while the magical power of
"glimmer" is diminishing. Ruhvaurog, the Ancient Enemy, is held bound in Mithymuriel (the land
of
spirit beyond the mortal realm) but his being is reforming as he seeks to rebirth himself in the
mortal
world. Only the two Great Stewards, Aor and Einaele, can oppose him -- but they have been apart
for nearly a thousand years and each has set in motion plans that may differ in purpose with
unexpected and cataclysmic results. Robert Halmo's richly woven fantasy novel Children Of The
Grove debuts the "Lords of Darkness, Lords of Light" series and is enthusiastically recommended
to
fans of the high fantasy genre. Children Of The Grove is also available in paperback (0759623171,
$11.95).
Martian Knightlife
James P. Hogan
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
0-671-31844-6 $22.00
Blend a detective story with a science fiction plot set in the future and you have Martian
Knightlife,
a fine mix which pairs strong characterization, mystery, and hard science. A gallant 'knight' is
called
upon to save relics and a man's credit alike. Add a touch of humor and a dose of romance and you
have a plot which is lively and fun.
Art Of Richard Powers
Jane Frank
Paper Tiger/Sterling Publishing Co.
387 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016-8810
1-85585-890-8 $29.95 1-800-805-5489
This highly recommended introduction covering the life of the artist Richard Power opens to a
full-page color-embellished survey of 120 of the artist's fantasy images and contributions to the
world of paperback illustrative art. An outstanding survey of images is created in an excellent
keepsake edition for fans of science fiction and fantasy art.
Selected Novels Of Eric Frank Russell: Entities
Eric Frank Russell
NESFA
Box 809, Framingham, MA 01701-0203
1-886778-33-7 $29.00
Selected Novels Of Eric Frank Russell: Entities provides the complete novels of Wasp, Sinister
Barrier, Call Him Dead, Next Of Kin and Sentinels Of Space plus three bonus short stories.
Russell
specializes in plots which blend humor with psychological insights. From a battle which will
decide
the destiny of the human race to a telepath's struggles with microscopic life, these novels offer
twists
and perspectives not seen in modern science fiction. Highly recommended both for newcomers
and
prior fans of Russell's hard to find works.
Fall Of Neskaya
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Deborah J. Ross
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-7564-0034-1 $24.95
Fans of the Darkover stories will find Fall Of Neskaya to be a new, refreshing and exciting
addition
to the Darkover Universe of Marion Zimmer Bradley. A teen nobleman's son with strong psychic
powers leaves home and political struggles to embark on a new life - only to find both his
upbringing
and his powers conflict with his future path. Book One of the 'Clingfire' trilogy: be forewarned,
Fall
Of Neskaya will prove hard to put down.
Ace Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515
William Dietz's Deathday (0-441-00857-7, $22.95) is a step past War of the Worlds, telling what
happens after aliens take over the planet and enslave the human race. Small pockets of survivors
still
maintain the struggle against the impossible as they learn secrets about the aliens which may help
in
their battles. Ursula LeGuin's The Telling (00863-1, $13.95) adds to her Hainish cycle of stories
and
is especially recommended for prior readers of her tales. Aka has been changed by technology and
its citizens strictly controlled, but a group of wild outcasts threatens the social structure in this
intriguing tale.
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Rd., Urbana, IL 61802
Two powerful new releases are highly recommended gift picks for the discriminating science
fiction
reader who seeks literature as much as adventure. Paul Di Filippo's Strange Trades
(1-930846-05-3,
$24.95) provides an unusual collection of eleven stories which empathize the moral and spiritual
realms of employment and jobs. A range of odd circumstances evolve on various job sites, from a
corporation which cares about people over products - with a sinister overtone - to a doctor's
search
for personal gain from his position. Warren Rocheele's The Wild Boy (04-5, $22.95) is more
surreal
and less straightforward, with a healthy dose of complexity spicing the story of a human raised
and
owned by Lindauzi aliens. It's sometimes difficult to discern who is the animal and whom the
intelligence in this intriguing story of a boy who learns a strange fact about his race's past. Both
are
very different, involving presentations worthy of attention and commendation.
The Architecture Shelf
Living Homes
Thomas J. Elpel
HOPS Press
12 Quartz St., Pony, MT 59747-0697
1-892784-09-2 $25.00 hollowtop.com
Thomas Elpel's Living Homes is an invaluable reference on the concept of integrated design and
construction that will appeal to anyone remodeling their home as well as to new home builders,
though the latter group will be more interested in the ground-up building approach offered her.
From the planning process to designing an energy-efficient result, Living Homes provides
construction and how-to tips the home do-it-yourselfer will appreciate.
The Cookbook Shelf
Vegetarian Cooking For Dummies
Suzanne Havala, M.S., R.D.
Hungry Minds
909 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
076455350X $19.99 1-800-434-3422
Vegetarian Cooking For Dummies is the ideal "starter" book for anyone wishing to convert to a
vegetarian culinary lifestyle. Fun and easy, the recipes are enhanced with superb color
photographs and instructions that are simple, straightforward, and consistently reliable. In
addition to a wealth
of
wonderful recipes, the novice vegetarian is also treated to a "reader friendly" guide to vegetarian
basics, a description of the vegetarian kitchen, the tools and techniques of vegetarian basics, and
some very good "tips, tricks and techniques" for adapting recipes to a vegetarian format. There is
an
invaluable section offering ten reasons to cook vegetarian, ten practical vegetarian cookbooks, ten
helpful websites; and ten online sources of ingredients; as well as a metric conversion guide, an
index, and book registration information. From dips, spreads, and soups to salads, entrees, and
side
dishes, to breads, rolls and desserts, Vegetarian Cooking For Dummies is an enthusiastically
recommended reference for vegetarian dining from the ordinary family meal to the extraordinary
holiday event menu.
If Kallimos Had A Chef
Debra Stark
VanderWyk & Burnham
PO Box 2789, Acton, MA 01720-6789
1889242152 $14.95 1-800-789-7916
Debra Stark's If Kallimos Had A Chef: Natural Recipes For A Natural World offers more than
two
hundred recipes for all the food groups, but with only natural ingredients in menu item
preparations.
From Mom's Bread; Zucchini Potage; Polenta Pie; and Indian Chicken; to Mediterranean Fish
Soup
with White Beans; Tongol Tuna Salad; Barley with Russian Walnut Sauce and Colored Peppers;
and
Sweet Potato Pie, If Kallimos Had A Chef offers a culinary wealth of delicious recipes to suit
every
occasion and satisfy any palate.
Quick Desserts
Cyndi Duncan & Georgie Patrick
C & G Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 5199, Greeley, CO 80634-0103
0970025319 $14.95 1-800-925-3177
Showcasing more than 150 tasty and "kitchen cook friendly" desserts, Cyndi Duncan and Georgie
Patrick's Quick Desserts also offers helpful "Foot" notes, easy-to-follow directions for even the
most
novice chef, and splendid little shortcuts to help time stressed cooks preapre mouthweatering
desserts for any kind of menu from daily family dining to special celebratory events. From
Hawaiian
Pineapple Cake; Mock Tiramisu; and Peppermint Parfaits; to Apple Dumplings; Fluffy Peanut
Butter
Pie, and Chocolate Mint Freeze, Quick Desserts will prove to be an instant family favorite dessert
planning reference. Highly recommended for parents wanting to teach their daughters (and sons!)
the joys and culinary pleasures of cooking in the family kitchen.
Nitty Gritty/Bristol
Box 1737, San Leandro, Ca 94577
$8.95 each 1-800-346-4889
Three simple guides will appeal to beginners who don't need color photos: just easy instructions.
David DiResta and Joanne Foran's Sensational Skillet (1-55867-261-3) focuses on stir-fries and
sautes which range from broccoli and cheese stuffed veal cutlets to a lemon chicken vegetable
stir-fry. Loaded with varied ideas. Sandra Rudloff's Rotisserie Oven Cooking (267-2) requires a
rotisserie oven and presents over a hundred inviting recipes. The section covering large cuts of
meat
on the rotisserie is particularly revealing. Catherine Pagano Fulde's Cooking On The Indoor Grill
(266-4) reveals dishes which can be cooked indoors on the modern built-in grills of many stoves.
Again, variety blends with simplicity to produce some wonderful, varied dishes. All are
recommended picks.
The Best Of The Best And More
The Best of the Best Publishing Ltd.
c/o Stewart House Publishing
1180 Medical Court, Suite A
Carmel, IN 46012
0969042574 $24.95 1-866-574-6873
The Best Of The Best And More is a splendid compilation of recipes drawn from more than
twenty-three years of culinary publishing and experience. There are recipes for muffing, breds and
burnches; beverages; appetizers; salads and dressings; soups; pizza, pockets and wraps; pasta;
veggies; fish, seafood and chicken; lamb, pork and beef; cookies, squares, and candies; and all
manner of desserts. From Baguette Sticks; Buffalo Chicken Wings; and Barber's Best Chili; to
Greek
Ribs; Pavlova (New Zealand's national dessert); and Pumpkin Cheesecake, The Best Of The Best
And More is an ideal addition to any kitchen cookbook collection. Beautifully illustrated with
full-color photography.
Mediterranean Vegetables
Clifford A. Wright
Harvard Common Press/NBN, dist.
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
155832196-9 $29.95 1-888-657-3755
Clifford Wright's Mediterranean Vegetables truly lives up to its title in offering more than two
hundred delicious and inspiring recipes drawn from the such diverse Mediterranean bordering
nations and regions as Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, North Africa, and the Middle East.
From Umak od Hren sa Jabukom (Horseradish and Apple Sauce); Harisa (Hot Chile Paste); and
Spinaci alla Genovese (Genoa-Style Spinach); to Yogurtin Salgam (Fried Turnips with Yogurt);
Ardi shawki Maqli bi'l-Taratur (Fried Artichokes with Tartur Sauce); and Potage au Cresson
(Watercress Soup); Mediterranean Vegetables is an ideal addition to the regional recipe cookbook
shelves of anyone who enjoys culinary enhancements of daily meals or party menus.
The Fiction Shelf
Burning Down The House
Lev Raphael
Walker & Company
435 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014
0-8027-3365-4 $24.95 1-800-289-2553
Nick's fascination for an unusual, possibly dangerous woman leads to an encounter with a
university
mob and a possible murder attempt. Nick is convinced the attempt is real, and in helping his new
friend he finds himself the target of harassment and danger. Many unexpected moments.
Generous Helpings
John M. Daniel
Shoreline Press
Box 3562, Santa Barbara, CA 93130
1-885375-08-5 $12.00
California is the setting, disasters the theme from the Rodney King riots to earthquakes and
storms
in a set of stories which bring to life those who survive by helping one another. While urban
confrontations are a part of these tales, so is the kindness of strangers in a diverse collection.
Great
reading!
The Grand Complication
Allen Kurzweil
Theia/Hyperion
77 West 66th Street, NY, NY 10023-6298
0786866039 $24.95 TheiaBooks.com
The genesis for Allen Kurzweil's thriller that is The Grand Complication lies within a true story
told
to the author, of a stolen pocket watch masterpiece made by Abraham-Louis Breguet, a
French-Swiss craftsman of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. To learn the history
of
the missing watch, author Kurzweil spent five years of research and travel, from a private museum
in
Jerusalem to Switzerland, Paris, and the Isle of Man. Filled with passion, drama, intrigue, and
danger, The Grand Complications follows protagonist Alexander Short, who through a series of
crises gets involved in a trail of clues that point to the missing watch, though the complications of
his relationships and the motives of the one who hired him hover ominously. Meticulously
researched, yet brought to vibrant life with rapturous imagination, The Grand Complication is not
to
be missed.
Blue Last
Martha Grimes
Viking Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0-670-03004-X $24.95 1-800-847-5515
Richard Jury doesn't want to think about the war that killed his parents and his childhood, but
when
Mickey asks for his investigative help after two skeletons are unearthed during the excavation of a
bomb site, Jury finds himself investigating a pub, a bomb, and his own past. Complex and
absorbing.
To Swim Across the World
Frances Park and Ginger Park
Talk Miramax Books
77 West 66th Street, NY, NY 10023
0786867337 $21.95 1-212-641-3552
To Swim Across The World is the fictional tale told by Frances Park and Ginger Park -- the
real-life
daughters of a star-crossed Korean couple who fell in love in the wake of the Korean War. A
woman from the North and a man from the South found each other even as their nation was torn
in
two. Written in a lilting, lyrical style, To Swim Across The World is a story of personal heartache
and courage, amidst the stark reality of a nation divided. Highly recommended.
The Cost Of Doing Business
John S. Tarlton
Bridge Works Publishing
Box 1798, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
1882593421 $22.95 1-631-537-3418
John Tarlton's The Cost Of Doing Business is the story of a divorced single mother, caught in a
web
of patriarchal intrigue within the Louisiana oil industry. Seeking to balance the demands of her job
with the needs of her 12-year-old son and her recently widowed father, she becomes entangled in
a
singularly bitter and dangerous controversy. As her father and son read the ancient Greek myths
together, she learns what it means to be a hero in the modern day. The Cost Of Doing Business is
a
compelling, character-driven story.
Embers
Sandor Marai
Knopf
299 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10171
0-375-40756-1 $21.00 1-800-726-0600
Set in a castle in Hungary, this tells of a forty-year reunion between old friend
