Washburn
Bradford Washburn
Appalachian Mountain Club
Five Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108-1490
1929173725 $18.95 www.amazon.com
Washburn: Extraordinary Adventures Of A Young Mountaineer is the true story of a young
climber's daring early adventures. Black-and-white photographs sparsely illustrate this captivating,
firsthand description of what it is like to brave snow, ice, high altitudes, and the risk of death all
for
the sake of exhilaration and achievement. An exciting read especially for armchair travelers, and
the
next best thing to daring to climb a peak oneself.
Dress To Express
Tracy McWilliams
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
www.newworldlibrary.com
1577314522 $12.95 1-800-847-5515
Tired of entering a fitting room on wings of air and leaving with wings tattered? Choose Tracy
McWilliams' Dress To Express for a better understanding of issues revolving around clothing and
dressing anxieties. From creating a dressing plan which fits self-image and personality to
identifying
both positive and negative shopping patterns and assembling outfits which work well, Dress To
Express helps eliminate the guesswork in clothes hunting.
Random House
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com
Molly Ivins provide scintillating political columns reflecting on political ironies, so don't miss her
latest Who Let The Dogs In?: Incredible Political Animals I Have Known (1400062853, $22.95),
a
survey of 'political animals' with a healthy dose of Bush-whacking throughout. The most
outlandish,
wicket and witty politicians receive their 'dog days' in a title which surveys the last two decades of
political life from Reagan through Bush. It's an astute political eye combined with a sense of
humor
which makes Molly Ivans such a compelling columnist commentator and here, such an inviting
analyst. Hugh Thomas' Rivers Of Gold: The Rise Of The Spanish Empire, From Columbus To
Magellan (0375502041, $35.00) covers the rise of the Spanish empire from Columbus to
Magellan,
providing a fresh new account of Spain's early conquests in the Americas. Hugh Thomas has
written
numerous histories and won the Somerset Maugham Award for his survey The Spanish Civil War,
so Rivers Of Gold is the perfect study for his talents, providing a lively and detailed, complex
coverage suitable for college-level collections.
Cyberstalking
Paul Bocij
Praeger Publishers
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0275981185 $39.95 www.praeger.com
Harassment in the electronic age has moved beyond the realm of in-house and in-person to the
cyberspace realm and Paul Bocij handles common cyberstalking issues in his all-important
Cyberstalking: Harassment In The Internet Age And How To Protect Your Family, which focuses
not just on legal recourse but how the average individual can avoid cyberstalking on the internet.
Bocij is a former university lecturer, writer and consultant: Cyberstalking shows how new
technologies can all too easily lend to harassment and what can be done to prevent technological
harassment routines.
Giving Chocolates
Linda Webb
Boxigami Books
PO Box 3542, Peoria, IL 61612-3542
0975417606 $14.99 1-866-221-5531
Giving Chocolates by freelance illustrator Linda Webb is a delightful Christmas oriented activities
book presenting twelve pre-cut, pre-scored, gift boxes which children can punch out themselves.
Kids can easily follow the simple instructions for assembly, and then fill them with their favorite
chocolates, candies, or other small items for inexpensive gifts or stocking stuffers. There are even
gift tags printed on the side of each box. Giving Chocolates is unique, clever, creative, and
enthusiastically recommended for kids of all ages, as well as parents, friends, neighbors, teachers,
coworkers, and the romantically inclined with a special someone in their lives.
Putting On A Party
Lori Bonner & Fran Lee
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton, UT 84041
1586852329 $9.95 1-800-748-5439
Putting On A Party is a how-to book written especially for kids ages 6 and up, although readers
of
all ages can use it to plan an exciting adventure party for young people. Colorful illustrations and
easy-to-understand text instruct one in the basic steps of organizing, planning, and hosting a
celebration. From basic tips and advice (including how to respond to someone who asks why they
weren't invited, and knowing how to end a party on a high note) to decoration and invitation
ideas,
the heart of the book, a wide catalogue of fun party games that all guests can play together,
Putting
On A Party is a superb resource and starting guide for kids' get-togethers of all kinds, including
birthday, holiday, and end of school year celebrations.
Scholarly Journals In The New Digital World
Gerard Boismenu & Guylaine Beaudry
University of Calgary Press
2500 Univerrsity Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
1552381277 $24.95 www.uofcpress.com
Translated from the French by Maureen Ranson, Scholarly Journals In The New Digital World
provides an important survey of the major challenges facing scholarly and nonprofit journals at the
start of this new century. If they are to survive, their publishers are faced with making
fundamental
changes in distribution and creation: Scholarly Journals In The New Digital World charts the
choices, the changes already underway, and how these early innovators are providing solutions to
problems all scholarly journals share. Essential reading.
Harcourt
525 B St., #1900, San Diego, CA 92101
www.harcourtbooks.com
Electricity often is afforded a scientific examination; but there's much more to it, as Linda Simon
explores in Dark Light (015-1005869 $25.00), which relates electricity to cultural development
and
insights. The modern world imagines electricity's discovery was greeted with enthusiasm; but as
Simon shows, early concepts of electricity were fantastic, there were few electrical-powered items
to
spark the imagination about its potential uses, and the general public took thirty years to
understand
its importance. A lively discourse evolves. Stephen Alter's Elephas Maximus (0151006466,
$25.00)
provides a portrait of the Indian elephant, coveted by poaches for its ivory tusks and revered in
Indian religion. Stephen Alter first encountered this elephant when a child; his travels throughout
India are related in a blend of history, travelogue and natural history which surveys the
conservation
issues and natural history of the Indian elephant.
In The Shadows Of The Morning
Philip Caputo
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
www.LyonsPress.com
1592283314 $14.95 1-800-836-0510
Philip Caputo's passion for travel and adventure was inspired by many literary figures, and In The
Shadows Of Morning gathers his essays for the first time, blending travel, adventure and often
natural history in a series of travelogue struggles documenting the outdoors adventure experience.
An outstanding survey of travel and nature encounters develops using a personal perspective.
The Great Wisconsin Manhunt Of 1961
Marshall Cook
Badger Books Inc./Waubesa Press
PO Box 192, Oregon, WI 53575
1932542086 $16.95 1-800-928-2372
The Great Wisconsin Manhunt Of 1961 is the true story of an infamous shootout and fallout in
the
Wisconsin Dells in the summer of 1961. When a police officer was killed, it triggered one of the
most intense manhunts in state history. Black-and-white photographs embellish this gripping,
truth-more-compelling-than-fiction tale of the dogged chase, meticulously presented by University
of
Wisconsin professor Marshall Cook. A welcome addition to criminology collections, and
especially
recommended for "true crime" buffs, and as inspiration resouce for Wisconsin based
mystery/action/suspense writers.
Wright In Racine
Mark Hertzberg
Pomegranate Communications, Inc.
Box 808022, Petaluma, CA 94975-8022
www.pomegranate.com
0764928902 $24.95 1-800-227-1428
Wright In Racine is an analysis of all the Racine, Wisconsin architecture projects of the celebrated
and often controversial Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), well-known for his revolutionary
designs
that spurred an awakening in American architecture. Full-color photographs and an extensive
discussion of Wright's amazing designs for private homes, public buildings, and affordable housing
tie together all of Wright's diverse works with a commen search for vision and expression. Written
by award-winning photojournalist Mark Hertzberg, Wright In Racine is enjoyable to browse
through
for its own sake and especially recommended for anyone interested in an in-depth analysis of
Wright's breathtaking and groundbreaking architectural achievements in Wisconsin.
Great Moments In Wisconsin Sports
Todd Mishler
Trails Books
PO Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515-0317
www.trailsbooks.com
1931599459 $18.95 1-800-236-8088
Great Moments In Wisconsin Sports is a trivia book especially for Wisconsin sports fans,
collecting
more than 40 of the greatest achievements in Wisconsin sports history. Categorizing its
remarkable
events by individual sport, Great Moments In Wisconsin Sports covers individual and team
athletic
accomplishments, incredible winning streaks, little-known records, jaw-dropping trivia secrets and
much more. An especial delight for sports enthusiasts and trivia buffs.
Small Celebrations: Autumn
Barbara Fitz Vroman
Pearlwin Publishing
N4721 -- 9th Drive, Hancock, WI 54943
www.barbarafitzvroman.com
0974956805 $16.95 1-715-249-5407
In Small Celebrations: Autumn, author Barbara Fitz Vroman records her experiences as a rural
Wisconsin truck driver's wife who journeys to Hollywood, California for the purpose of selling a
screen play. From the time she first spots from the airplane the horizon-to-horizon urban sprawl
that
comprises Los Angeles, she encounters culture shock and experiences a combination of anxiety
and
delight as she transitions from life in little Hancock, Wisconsin to the big city ways of Tinseltown.
Vroman has a special ability to describe her world as she moves through it and employs an almost
lyrical prose as she draws the reader into her personal story of laced with informative observations
and engaging commentary. Vroman teaches writing at the Rhinelander School of Arts, The
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also very highly recommended is Barbara Vroman's earlier
book,
Small Celebrations: Summer.
50 Hikes in Wisconsin
John Morgan & Ellen Morgan
Backcountry Guides
c/o The Countryman Press
PO Box 478, Woodstock, VT 05091
www.backcountrypress.com
0881506249 $17.95 1-800-245-4151
50 Hikes In Wisconsin: Walks, Hikes, And Backpacks In The Badger State is an excellent and
recommended guide for any enthusiastic hiker looking to explore trails found in all four quadrants
of
Wisconsin. An overview chart offers at-a-glance information of all 50 hikes, while the text proper
presents in-depth maps, flora and fauna information, the history behind the trails, and more. Only
loop trails have been selected by co-authors and outdoor enthusiasts John Morgan and Ellen
Morgan. Black-and-white photographs round out this informative and very useful resource.
The Folklore/Fairytale Shelf
American Regional Folklore
Terry Ann Mood
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
1576076202 $85.00 1-800-368-6868
American Regional Folklore: A Sourcebook And Research Guide is a reference book to other
references resources. It does not provide retellings of American myths directly, but rather presents
overview essays by expert folklore scholars of various U.S. regions, directs the reader to fully
annotated bibliographies, offers a list of literary authors who incorporate folklore themes into
their
writings, presents the locations of folklore-related museums as well as a selection of folklore
journals and websites, and much more. An excellent starting point for any campaign of intense
personal research into a given American tall tale, and very highly recommended, especially for
academic, public, and personal library reference shelves.
The Faery Reel
Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling, Eds.
Viking Press
345 Hudson, New York NY 10014
0670059145 $19.95 www.penguin.com
Fairies may be find around the world in many cultures and in many fantasy works: here Datlow
and
Windling has asked modern writers for short stories and poems which draw upon fairy traditions,
update old stories, or provide new light on them with the result a collection of powerful
contrasts
by such notable contributors as Nail Gaiman, Patricia McKillip, and Charles de Lint, among
others.
The diversity of settings, themes, and approaches is refreshingly different and amazing in The
Faery
Reel: Tales From The Twilight Realm, while black and white decorations by Cahrles Vess
enhance
each new chapter.
The American History Shelf
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
www.doverpublications.com
0486435431 $16.95 1-800-223-3130
The Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 helped bring to a head many significant issues from slavery
and states' rights to the legal status of blacks in America, yet most of these debates have been
diluted
to mere paragraphs over history. Dover's republication of the two speeches and seven debates
which
originally appeared in a 1913 Putnam hardcover now returns here as a standby for any solid
American history collection and makes one of the most pivotal pre-Civil War political events
readily
accessible to a new generation of readers.
Searching for Joaquin
Bruce Thornton
Encounter Books
665 Third Street, #330, San Francisco CA 94107-1951
1893554562 $26.95 encounterbooks.com
In 1853 a gunfight took place on the edge of California's San Joaquin Valley which was to kill
notorious bandit Joaquin Murrieta and begin a legend lasting to this day. Who was the notorious
bad
man, and how did he affect California history? The Murrieta legend grew in movies and novels;
but
Searching For Joaquin is the first to provide a focus on the real life of the man, with chapters
probing Joaquin's role, separating myth from history, and including important insights into
California's past.
People Of Passion
Carl Mays
The Overmountain Press
PO Box 1261, Johnson City, TN 37605
1570722730 $14.95 1-800-992-2691
People Of Passion is an anthology of brief stories and snapshots of the lives of great figures from
American history, with especial focus upon Southern Appalachia. The common theme of the
vignettes is an emotional drive that nourishes the soul, as individuals labored to fulfill their
dreams,
bring good works, or just understand themselves and others better. The short tales, usually no
more
than four pages, span history from the 1700's to the mid-1900's and bring the can-do spirit of
America to the page in a burst of impressions and sensations.
The Modern Cowboy
John R. Erickson
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
1574411772 $18.95 unt.edu/untpress
Now in its second edition, The Modern Cowboy strives to answer the query: who is the American
cowboy? Where did he come from, and what is he today? Digging deep into American history,
legend, and practical reality, as well as taking a solid look at the contemporary lives led today by
men responsible for the welfare of cattle, The Modern Cowboy is a superb source of background
material for anyone who truly wants to know more about the legendary figure who appears in so
many Western novels and movies. Highly recommended both for entertainment and personal
edification.
Born At The Battlefield Of Gettysburg
Harriette Rinaldi
Markus Wiener Publishing
231 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
1558763325 $18.95 markuswiener.com
Born At The Battlefield Of Gettysburg: An African-American Family Saga is the true story of an
African-American family that suffered from the unspeakable evil of slavery. The protagonist's
mother
was the daughter of free blacks in Philadelphia; kidnapped from her parents by slave catchers, she
was enslaved on a Virginia tobacco plantation for 37 years before making a daring escape to
Gettysburg on the night before the historic Civil War battle ensued. She was nine months
pregnant,
and determined that her child would not be born a slave. Born At The Battlefield Of Gettysburg is
an impressively in-depth, heavily researched and brutally accurate portrayal of the methods and
means by which the monstrous evil of slavery was justified and perpetuated, how religion was
used
both as a club to keep slaves in line and as a means of self-expression for the slaves, the operation
of
the Underground Railroad, and much more. Riveting and highly recommended, yet also shocking
in
its literal, realistic portrayal of man's historical inhumanity to man.
Global Chicago
Charles Madigan, editor
University of Illinois Press
1325 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820-6975
www.press.uillinois.edu
0252071964 $19.95 1-800-545-4703
Chicago Tribune senior correspondent Charles Madigan presents Global Chicago, an anthology of
essays discussing the history of Chicago, and exploring its transformation into one of the most
famous and important cities of the world. From its rebuilding from a devastating fire, to its
evolution
into a hub of corporate headquarters and international transportation, to its groundbreaking
architecture, medley of cultures as expressed in its over 120 foreign language newspapers, and
much
more, Global Chicago is truly fantastic exploration into history, culture, pride, and visions of the
future. A most enjoyable reading experience for anyone looking to better understand Windy City
history.
Lake Erie: A Pictorial History
Julie Macfie Sobol & Ken Sobol
Boston Mills Press/Firefly Books
155 East 34th St. #5B, NY NY 10016
www.bostonmillspress.com
1550463616 $29.95 1-800-387-5085
Authors Julie and Ken Sobol are together and independently the authors of several books and
numerous TV screenplays, and while an initial glance at Lake Erie: A Pictorial History might
indicate it to be a specialty item for limited collections, take a look under the appealing vintage
photo cover: there's a lot more going on than meets the eye. For one thing, the history of Erie and
the area's role in the development of the US and Canada as a whole is fascinating: it was the
pivotal
factor in the War of 1812 and conflicts over its future ultimately led to an era of rapid economic
boom for America. Pack in archival photos, illustrations, and portraits of major players and events
in
the region and you have a piece of American history which should not be missed.
Pacifica
Chris Hunter, Bill Drake, et al.
Arcadia
3047 North Lincoln Avenue, #410, Chicago, IL 60657
0738520683 $19.99 www.amazon.com
California residents and many a visitor to the Bay Area only know Pacifica as a suburban coastal
town but this history follows the 1900s development of the town as no other, from its early days
as a railroad town to its current suburban community standing. Bill Drake owned the Pacifica
Tribune from 1959 until 1989, Chris Hunter is its current editor, and members of the Pacifica
Historical Society contribute the vintage photos so much a part of a history and survey which is
lively from the beginning. Tourists visiting the town will relish Pacifica's colorful history.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
The Fourth Network
Daniel M. Kimmel
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1566635721 $27.50 1-800-462-6420
When Garth Ancier left NBC for the new start-up FOX network, he was told he was making a
terrible mistake; but twenty years later FOX has become one of the 'big four' of TV networks.
Boston TV critic and newspaper commentator Daniel M. Kimmel is in the perfect position to
present the story of FOX's rise to power, what with his background as a TV and film critic and his
law degree and film teacher experience. Chapters are lively as The Fourth Network explains how
a
risky launch turned into a billion-dollar creation.
Open Wide
Dade Hayes & Jonathan Bing
Hyperion Books
77 West 66th St., NY, NY 10023-6298
1401352006 $23.95 1-800-759-0190
Open Wide: How Hollywood Box Office Became A National Obsession is the tell-it-like-it-is
story
of how the millions of dollars and literally years of work behind Hollywood summer movies finally
all come down to a fierce popularity competition -- a competition whose success is measured by
the
size of the opening weekend box office gross. Focusing especially on the elaborate case study of
one
weekend's box office face-off between Terminator 3, Legally Blonde 2, and Brad Pitt's Sinbad in
thousands of theaters across America, Open Wide reveals the nitty gritty of clashing titans and the
individuals who put so much of their heart, soul, and reputation into movies. Movie buffs and film
fans are treated to a fascinating peek behind the curtaink where the power struggles resemble the
royal intrigues of antiquity.
Hong Kong Cinema
Law Kar & Frank Bren
Scarecrow Press
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.scarecrowpress.com
0810849860 $60.00 1-800-462-6420
The collaborative effort of Hong Kong Film Archive programmer Law Kar and film and modern
history scholar Frank Bren, Hong Kong Cinema: A Cross-cultural View, traces the history of
Hong
Kong's film arts from the "Western shadow plays" of the late 1890s, to the boom of the 1930s, to
Hong Kong's title of the "Hollywood of China" that has eclipsed the moviemaking prominence of
Shanghai since the 1940s, a preeminence that continues to this day. Hong Kong Cinema explores
major developments in the Hong King film making industry, including the changing role of women
and the influx of both Eastern and Western influences. A highly readible account, Hong Kong
Cinema is as enjoyable for the non-specialized general reader as it is for those in the film industry
looking to flesh out their knowledge of the Hong Kong film industry.
Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide
Chris Gore
Lone Eagle Publishing Company
1024 North Orange Drive, Hollywood, CA 90038
www.hcdonline.com
1580650570 $21.95 1-800-815-0503
Now in a thoroughly updated and significantly expanded third edition, Chris Gore's Ultimate Film
Festival Survival Guide teaches the reader how to enter over 1,000 film fests worldwide,
including
ones specializing in independent, documentary, digital, animation, international, sci-fi, fantasy,
horror, short films, and much more. Including tips, tricks, and techniques for winning cash prizes,
the Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide draws upon the author's considerable
experience as a writer, filmmaker, television personality, and all around globetrotter to film
festivals
worldwide -- as will as being the host of FilmThreat.com. This is a very highly recommended
resource which is simply packed with interviews and general advice, as well as specific details and
summaries of the film festivals themselves.
Just A Geek
Will Wheaton
O'Reilly & Associates
1005 Gravenstein, Higway N., Sebastapol, CA 95472
059600768X $24.95 www.oreilly.com
Fans of the Star Trek television series may recall the name of Wil Wheaton from prior episodes:
Wheaton quit the series and faced harsh criticism before and after, for his acting abilities and his
decision to leave. He defended his decision through his weblog and here reveals in book form his
difficult journey to find himself. From accounts of auditions and Star Trek shoots and conventions
to
Wheaton's personal life, this provides an insider's viewpoint like no other and is a 'must read' for
any
Trekkie.
The Golden Age Of Chicago Children's Television
Ted Okuda & Jack Mulqueen
Lake Claremont Press
4650 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625
1893121178 $17.95 lakeclaremont.com
The Golden Age Of Chicago Children's Television tells the true story of children's television
produced or aired in Chicago from the 1940's to the 1970's. Even though these shows often
operated under strict budget limits, the imagination that fueled them was boundless. Classic
productions such as "Fran & Ollie", "Garfield Goose", "Bozo's Circus", and more, truly
captivated
the imagination of generations. Black-and-white photographs illustrate The Golden Age Of
Chicago
Children's Television, which delves deeply into the amazing history and trivia behind popular and
beloved shows, from the lives of stars and hosts to what gave television executives sudden fits and
much more. A wonderful trip through memory lane and fascinating repository of little-known
facts.
Pitching Hollywood
Jonathan Koch et al.
Quill Driver Books/Word Dancer Press
1831 Industrial Way, #101, Sanger, CA 93657
1884956319 $12.95 1-800-497-4909
Written by two accomplished producers, Jonathan Koch and Robert Kosberg with the additional
assistance of Tanya Meurer Norman, Pitching Hollywood: How to Sell Your TV and Movie Ideas
is
a no-nonsense guide to navigating the competitive and treacherous market for movie writing.
From
learning how to create a great idea, to what goes into a good pitch, how long a pitch should be,
how
to protect one's idea, when a full screenplay is better than just an idea, how pitching a movie
differs
from pitching a TV show, and much more, Pitching Hollywood is an absolute "must-have" for
anyone seriously dedicated to selling one's ideas and writings, and highly recommended for
anyone
considering movie/TV writing as a career. The sales tips, tricks, and techniques, while of course
tailored for the world of TV and movies, also include a lot of solid general information valuable
for
learning to pitch anything to anyone, making Pitching Hollywood an all-around valuable
read.
The Business Shelf
eBay Global The Smart Way
Joseph T. Sinclair & Ron Ubels
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814472419 $19.95 amacombooks.org
Plenty of books show how to increase ebay profits using anything from enhanced display and
description techniques to automated listing systems and keyword links but most pass lightly over
the issue of considering profits in the foreign markets eBay reaches: now Joseph Sinclair and Ron
Ubles provide a basic primer to gaining the most from the international market with eBay Global
The Smart Way: Buying And Selling Internationally On The World's #1 Auction Site. Here are
the
detailed instructions on how to operate profitably on the many international eBay sites available,
from how to set prices and arrange shipping to identifying the most likely markets for their
products
overseas. An excellent basic primer.
Brand Lands, Hot Spots, & Cool Spaces
Christian Mikunda
Kogan Page USA
c/o Stylus Publishing, LLC
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
0749442565 $39.95 www.styluspub.com
Expert marketer, trend scout and specialist in mood management for public spaces Christian
Mikunda presents Brand Lands, Hot Spots, & Cool Spaces, an insider's guide to how marketers
successfully connect an emotional bond with the customer, placing him or her in the right mood to
attract sales, and embellishing public spaces in such a manner that they become locations other
than
home and work that customers wish to visit regularly. From concept stores and design malls to
lobbies and lounges, urban entertainment centers, fairs and expos, and much more, public spaces
of
all kinds draw upon the fundamental principles that Mikunda clearly delineates to better set their
customers at ease and entice them into returning again and again. Highly recommended, especially
for marketing professionals seeking to hone the attractiveness of their given projects.
Business Confronts Terrorism
Dean C. Alexander
Terrace Books
c/o University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, 3rd floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
0299189309 $35.00 uwpress.wisc.edu
Business Confronts Terrorism: Risks And Responses by Washington DC political consultant Dean
C. Alexander provides the reader with an informed and informative overview of terrorist threats
to
business both abroad and here at home. Alexander also explains the ways in which terrorists take
advantage of our ordinary, everyday economic system to finance their activities. He goes on to
explore corporate security measures; analyses the relationship of the public and private sectors as
they collaborate to defeat terrors groups; and reveals how the threat of terrorism has affected
American labor, management, and business in general since September 11, 2001. Simply put,
Business Confronts Terrorism should be considered mandatory reading by every American private
citizen, business owner, labor leader, and government policy maker.
The Science Shelf
Research Projects And Research Proposals
Paul G. Chapin
Cambridge University Press
40 West 20th Street, NY, NY 10011-4211
www.cambridge.org
0521537169 $21.99 1-800-872-7423
Expertly written by Paul G. Chapin (a former director of the National Science Foundation
Linguistics Program, and member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science),
Research Projects And Research Proposals: A Guide For Scientists Seeking Funding is a
no-nonsense, practical, methodically organized and "user friendly" guide to presenting
professional-quality applications for grants and proposals. Individual chapters address how to
identify appropriate funding sources, the nuts and bolts of writing a proposal with a budget and all
the details a review board needs, ethical matters to remain aware of, how to manage a grand and
renew a proposal when needed, and much more. A clear instructional emphasizing practical needs
and responsibilities, Research Projects And Research Proposals is an absolute "must-have"
reference
for any scientist faced with the difficult task of raising funds for their department or project.
The Handy Geology Answer Book
Patricia Barnes-Svarney
Thomas E. Svarney
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy Road, #414, Canton, MI 48187
1578591562 $21.95 www.amazon.com
Will California ever fall into the ocean? When will fossil fuels deplete, and what is their source?
How
do sedimentary rocks form? These and many other geology questions assume a
question-and-answer
format lending to browsing in The Handy Geology Answer Book. Other geology books on the
market couch their facts in chapter of discussions; by using a question/answer format, The Handy
Geology Answer Book invites browsing and injects a fun style into the learning process.
How To Dunk A Doughnut
Len Fisher
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10010
www.arcadepub.com
1559706805 $24.95 1-800-759-0190
Dr. Fisher was award an IgNobel Prize in 1999 for his work on the physics of cookie dunking,
and
his How To Dunk A Doughnut extends his research into the everyday world in an effort to relate
science to everyday life. Anecdotes tell of science's applicability to people, from beer foam and the
meaning of life to chewing and its relationship to perceptions of taste. Even the most reluctant
science reader will find these vignettes compelling reading.
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd St, NY, NY 10023-7015
1-800-944-8648 www.colmbia.edu/cu/cup
Edmond Mathez and James Webster's The Earth Machne: Science Of A Dynamic Planet
(023112578X) is a highly recommended text for any who would wonder what climates were like
in
past times. College-level students will best access the wealth of science and information packed
into
The Earth Machine, which provides in-depth geological surveys of mountains, plate tectonics,
oceans and earthquakes alike. Edmond Mathez is curator of petrology at the American Museum
of
Natural History and James Webster is curator of mineral deposits at the Museum, so both
disciplines
blend well in the unusually accessible The Earth Machine, deserving of ongoing recommendation.
Neil F. Comins' Heavenly Errors (0231116454, $15.95) provides intriguing analysis of common
errors and misconceptions of the real nature of the universe, identifying and classifying almost two
thousand commonly held misconceptions, from the nature of black holes to suck in everything
around them to how the sun shines. Attention given to how these errors developed is just as
intriguing as the corrected science.
The Colors Of Infinity
Ian Stewart, et.al.
Clear Books/International Publishers
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
1904555055 $39.95 clearpress.co.uk
The beauty and color of fractals is captured in a documentary also included on the DVD
accompanying this unique and informative book. Introduced by Arthur C. Clarke, The Colours Of
Infinity has received world-wide television coverage and ten years ago brought the subject of
fractals
to the general public for the first time: geometric exploration is brought to the general reader's
attention here, in a fine and highy recommended survey of fractual creations and math.
Two Thousand Formulas, Recipes & Trade Secrets
Harry Bennett
Feral House
PO Box 39910, Los Angeles, CA 90039
0922915954 $14.95 feralhouse.com
Can the at-home person actually use formulas to make glue, paint, crayons and more? Two
Thousand Formulas, Recipes & Trade Secrets reprints a 1930s original and takes readers to an
era
where home remedy formulas were more readily accessible to the public. From cosmetics and
drugs
to lubricants, oils and construction materials, a vast and surprising array of concoctions is
provided
for the chemistry student interested in 'do it yourself' materials.
Earthshaking Science
Susan Elizabeth Hough
Princeton University Press
41 William Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
0691118191 $24.95 pup.princeton.edu
The sum of knowledge and mysteries surrounding earthquakes are provided in Susan Hough's
Earthshaking Science, a scholarly but highly accessible survey of the geology and geologic
exploration in the science of seismology. Susan Hough is a research seismologist in one of North
America's most active earthquake zones: her title succeeds in aptly communicating the science of
earthquake research to a lay audience, injecting a healthy dose of lively history for those with no
prior background in the subject.
Best American Science And Nature Writing 2004
Tim Folger, Editor
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-3764
0618246983 $14.00 www.hmco.com
If it's literary nonfiction essays you seek, look no further than the 2004 edition of Best American
Science And Nature Writing as it showcases the finest nonfiction writing on diverse scientific
topics
published in 2004, from the psychology of suicide terrorism and the war on obesity to the
diversity
of DNA and medical pioneering efforts. A diverse collection which ranges through all scientific
disciplines to provide only the best.
Engineering: An Endless Frontier
Sunny Y. Auyang
Harvard University Press
79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
0674013328 $39.95 hup.harvard.edu
Genetic engineering, nanotechnology, particle technology: we live in a world increasingly being
re-engineered by humans, as Hewlett Packard research scientist Sunny Auyang shows, and the
goals
of scientists and engineers are drawing increasingly together after decades of divergence. Once
natural scientists sought to discover what was not known and engineers tried to create what did
not
exist: Engineering: An Endless Frontier charts the drawing together of the two disciplines,
showing
that modern engineering has drawn on par with science in its emerging technologies and
achievements.
A Well-Ordered Thing
Michael D. Gordon
Basic Books
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016-8810
046502775X $30.00 basicbooks.com
When young Dmitrii Mendeleev drafted the Periodic Table of Elements as a guide for his
chemistry
students, he was already dreaming of building a scientific empire in his home of Russia with
himself at its center. His Periodic Table predicted the existence of three unknown elements and
helped foster the entire science of chemistry, so it's sad to learn the name of Dmitrii Mendeleev
himself has been relatively lost in relation to his creation. Micahel D. Gordon's A Well-Ordered
Thing: Dmitrii Mendeleev And The Shadow Of The Periodic Table resolves this neglect,
providing
an excellent review of both the Table's importance and Mendeleev's stormy relationship with his
Russian background. An exciting, enlightening survey evolves.
God, The Devil and Darwin
Niall Shanks
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10016-4314
www.oup.com
0195161998 $29.95 1-800-451-7556
In the last fifteen years a controversial new theory of the origins of biological complexity has
evolved, fostering a set of bitter debates around the world in education versus science teachings.
God, The Devil, And Darwin: A Critique Of Intelligent Design Theory proposes an alternative to
accepted accounts of evolutionary theory: that life is so complex and the universe so fine-tuned
that
the only possible explanation is the fact of an intelligent designer. Niall Shanks has written the first
introduction to and critique of this new intellectual movement theory, providing both a history and
arguments for and against Intelligent Design.
The Harmonious Universe
Keith J. Laidler
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Dr., Amherst, NJ 14228
www.prometheusbooks.com
1591021871 $29.95 www.amazon.com
The last few centuries have brought with them many advancements in human understanding of the
structure and motion of the universe and have brought with them a new infusion of symbols,
formulas and math not to mention jargon to illustrate these new sciences. In The Harmonious
Universe, science writer and chemistry professor Keith Laidler shows how best to appreciate the
beauty and complexity of the universe, examining the disciplines which have lately contributed a
new
understanding to how the universe works, and providing explanations of the latest major scientific
developments. An excellent, basic survey of scientific understanding.
The Book Nobody Read
Owen Gingerich
Walker & Company
104 5th Avenue, New York NY 10011
0802714153 $25.00 walkerbooks.com
Historian and scientist Owen Gingerich here gathers all extant copies of Nicolaus Copernicus'
famous book De Revolutionibus and uses them to tell the story of the 1543 astronomer who didn't
see his lifetime work in print until he was on his deathbed. Perhaps his demise was a blessing, for
not
only did he not live to hear of its impact but his book is only now being recognized as one of the
most important scientific works of all time four and a half centuries later. Gingerich's quest to
see
all existing copies of its first and second editions began through his observation of a seeming
contradiction about the book: his journey involved three decades of investigation and The Book
Nobody Read evolves into an exciting travelogue and survey of both science and publishing.
The Travel Shelf
Uncertain Safari
Allan M. Winkler
Hamilton Books
c/o University Press of America
4501 Forbes Blvd. #200, Lanham, MD 20706
0761828400 $16.95 www.univpress.com
Modern African life is examined from author Allan winkler's personal experiences living and
working in Kenya and traveling to many other parts of the continent. Uncertain Safari presents the
history professor's social and political uncertainties, blending a fascinating and informative
travelogue with an exploration of the issues which concern and affect all Africans. An excellent
blend of travel and social commentary emerges.
The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar
Ron Krannich & Caryl Krannich
Impact Publications
9104-N Manassas Drive, Manassas Park, VA 20111-5211
www.impactpublications.com
1570232032 $21.95 1-703-361-7300
The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar: Best Of The Best In Travel And
Shopping
is an absolute "must-have" for international travelers looking to obtain quality goods or souvenirs
from Thailand at a reasonable price. Intended as a supplementary resource and not a
general-purpose travel guide, The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar focuses
specifically upon obstacles, negotiation techniques, and tips and tricks for those interested in
shopping for everything from gemstones to textiles to artworks and much more. From learning
how
to walk away from the "touts" that try to lure tourists into overpriced stores (overpriced because
the
store must pay the tout a 10% to 40% commission for the service!), to a step-by-step introduction
to the art of haggling, to knowing how to avoid paying thousands of dollars for what might be a
cheap knock-off gemstone, to why even the locals may not always obtain the best deals (some
shopkeepers can give tourists a lower price than their repeat local customers - who would expect
the
same bargain every time they walked through the door) to dealing with cultural differences and
much more, The Treasures And Pleasures Of Thailand And Myanmar zeroes in on exactly what
the
money-conscious tourist in Thailand needs to know.
Provence
Steffen Lipp
TeNeues
16 W. 22nd St., New York NY 10010
3823845756 $14.95 www.teneues.com
Steffen Lipp's lovely Provence photos could easily have been featured in our art section but it'd
be
a shame to limit his lovely images to art students alone. This is virtually packed with images from
year-round tours through Provence, France: from the changing leaves and red hills of Fall to the
lovely countryside and architectural wonders of the region. Don't anticipate a lot of chat here: it's
intended as a visual tour of the countryside and this is Provence's greatest achievement.
Zulu Wilderness
Ian Player
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mountain Pkwy #300, Golden, CO 80403-1672
www.fulcrum-books.com
1555913636 $21.95 1-800-992-2908
Ian Player's Zulu Wilderness could also have been featured in our biography section, for really, it's
as
much a personal memoir of the author's experiences traveling in the African wilderness and his
work
as a conservationist as it is a travelogue of the region but it's featured here for its fine survey of
the
wilderness of South Africa, the social and conservation issues at hand, and its exciting 'you are
there'
adventure sensation. Very highly recommended: gripping and hard to put down.
Reader's Digest Press
Reader's Digest Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570-7000
www.rd.com
Want to stay in the United States but remain off the beaten path in the outdoors areas of the
country? There's no better place to begin the journey than with Reader's Digest's Off The Beaten
Path (0762-104244, $30.00), which extols the virtues of some ancient and historical wonders in
virtually every state. Over a thousand overlooked or under-visited travel destinations are featured
in
a blend of both text and color photos, from Michigan's museums and waterfalls to Oregon's sea
lion
caves and canyons. An outstanding travel collection of easily-seen hints, Off The Beaten Path
insides
small maps, detailed destination-oriented information and tips, and all the description you could
want for planning a trip. The Money Saver's Travel Atlas (0762104309, $19.95) is a good
take-along car planner: it presents a complete road atlas of large-size maps of the U.S., Canada,
Mexico and the US Virgin islands, accompanies these maps with regional travel guides, and
recommends over thirty scenic lesser-known highways to get to them. The oversized format will
still
fit in a suitcase if a plane trip is involved, too.
The Best In Tent Camping Virginia
Randy Porter with Marie Javins
Menasha Ridge Press
2204 First Avenue South, Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35233
089732563X $14.95 www.amazon.com
Now in its second edition, The Best In Tent Camping Virginia is a no-nonsense outdoors
companion
and "user friendly" guide for tent campers who prefer serene campsites and eschew RV's. Written
by
campers who have set their tents and evaluated grounds for years, The Best In Tent Camping
Virginia offers choice sites with campground layout maps, information on fees, restrictions, and
dates of operation, ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security, and cleanliness, and a
thorough evaluation with particular notes unique to each locale. Highly recommended for any
would-be Virginia tent camper looking for an optimum experience.
Best Places Northern California
Matthew Poole
Best Places/Sasquatch Books
119 South Main Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104-2555
www.bestplaces.com sasquatchbooks.com
1570614075 $19.95 1-800-775-0817
Now in a thoroughly updated fifth edition, Matthew Poole's Best Places Northern California
compiles the reviews of Northern California natives - locals who know best! - to highlight top
quality establishments ranging from vineyards in Sonoma to nightclubs in San Francisco and much
more. Offering one to three-day sample itineraries by region, designed to allow one to take
maximum advantage of time and money. The special feature of Best Places Northern California is
that it only lists the the very best and even a one star rating location is a delight, while inferior
institutions simply deserve no mention here. Maps, contact information, and brief but vivid
descriptions round out this excellent and confidently recommended travel resource.
The Other Orlando
Kellly Monaghan
The Intrepid Traveler
PO Box 531, Branford, CT 06405
1887140506 $15.95 intrepidtraveler.com
The Other Orlando is a straightforward travel and tour guide for Orlando vacationers who have
seen
Disney and Universal and want to explore other great attractions, including SeaWorld Orlando,
Discovery Cover, Busch Gardens Tampa, Kennedy Space Center, and Central Florida. Packed
with
information on everything from sightseeing gators to boat rides to beautiful gardens and much
more,
with extensive descriptions of various sites, The Other Orlando is a highly recommended for
anyone
wanting to take an extended vacation and see all that is worth seeing in this Florida paradise.
Globetrotter's Pocket Doc
Jonathan E. Jensen, MD FACP
Caduceus International, LLC
PO Box 144, Hygiene, CO 80533
0971805644 $34.95 www.amazon.com
Globetrotter's Pocket Doc: A Medical Translation Handbook For Travelers, English/french
Edition
is an international, English-language, medical communication book written especially for travelers
to
foreign countries. It is not a standard book; instead, it features lists of medical conditions,
illnesses,
and injuries, in English and in French, that any English-speaking traveler can point to and
immediately inform a French-speaking doctor his or her ailments. A superb communication tool,
and
an absolute must for travelers with chronic medical conditions. In addition to lists of symptoms, a
quite lengthy bilingual assortment of prescription and non-prescription drug names, charts, scales,
anatomic diagrams, medical history forms and more round out this first-rate communication tool
that
just might save a life.
Oahu Revealed
Andrew Doughty & Harriett Friedman
Wizard Publications Inc.
PO Box 991, Lihue, HI 96766-0991
0971727929 $15.95 www.amazon.com
Written by expert travel guide writers who take it upon themselves to hike all the trails, ride the
boats, scuba dive the reefs, dine the restaurants, review the resorts, snorkel the coastline, and
share
their secrets, Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide To Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond is a
"must-have"
for any tourist, vacationer, traveler, or even resident seeking to experience the best that the Oahu
island of Hawaii, including Honolulu, Waikiki, and more, have to offer. Color maps and
photographs, concise yet detailed reviews, adventures and activities galore from traditional
favorites
to lesser-known pastimes such as kitesurfing, and much more pack this useful guide, which
distinguishes the best of the best places with icons that declare them "solid gold" or "a real gem".
An
expertly written, information-packed guide.
Finding Fault In California
Susan Elizabeth Hough
Mountain Press
PO Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0878424954 $18.00 mountain-press.com
California has plenty of seismic faults which are responsible for creating the state's diverse
geological
landscapes, and Susan Hough serves as your travel guide to finding these faults in Finding Fault In
California. This is perfect for any who would tour the state with geology or faults in mind:
chapters
provide background earthquake and activity history, maps to pinpoint specific locations, and
plenty
of detail for both geologists and would-be visitors to California. An unusual survey peppered with
black and white photos throughout.
The Best In Tent Camping: Oregon
Jeanne Louise Pyle
Menasha Ridge Press
2204 First Avenue South, Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35233
0897325702 $14.95 menasharidge.com
Written by veteran camper and nature lover Jeanne Louise Pyle, The Best In Tent Camping:
Oregon
is a detailed guide especially for Oregon campers who like scenic and serene sites, removed from
concrete, RVs, boombox-happy individuals and worse. Categorized according to the section of
Oregon in which they are to be found, the campground sites are presented with detailed maps,
directions, descriptions, and ratings on their beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security,
cleanliness, and insect control. A superb guide for anyone looking to enjoy the peace and freedom
of
nature.
It's All Greek To Me!
John Mole
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
3704 Beard Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55422
www.nbrealey-books.com
1857883438 $16.00 1-888-273-2539
It's All Greek To Me! is the memoir of an Englishman who came to call Greece, and has lived
there
for thirty years. He and his family shared a dream of daily life in Greek paradise, and at the urging
of
a persuasive local, they purchased a little place on the hillside with no water, no electricity, no
roof,
no floor, no doors, and no windows. From this they created a place to call home in timeless rural
Greece, and learned to share the culture and daily life of the local villagers that were their
neighbors.
A heartwarming story of realizing one's dream and sharing it together, as well as just enjoying the
ups and downs of daily life in a peaceful land.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Complete Guide To Carb Counting
Hope Warshaw & Karmeen Kulkarni
American Diabetes Association.
1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311
1580402038 $16.95 www.diabetes.org
What foods make blood sugars rise, and how high? The answer is in the amount of carbs ingested,
and Hope Warshaw and Karmeen Kulkarni's Complete Guide To Carb Counting provides basic
tips
on how to understand the carb counts of everyday foods. From strategies for eating out to carb
counting for insulin pump users and recordkeeping forms, this provides a structured guide both
diabetic types can readily understand the use.
No More Knee Pain
Dr. George Kessler & Colleen Kapklein
Berkley Books
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
0425194000 $24.95 www.penguin.com
In No More Knee Pain, women receive an excellent basic guide to natural prevention and relief of
knee pain with a 12-week program geared to understanding the anatomy of the knee, common
problems of the knee in women, and what takes a toll on the joints. From eating appropriately for
knee health and using nutritional supplements to considering body mechanics, posture correction
and
preventative knee exercises, osteopathic physician George Kessler covers all the bases.
Mayo Clinic Guide To Women's Cancers
Lynn C. Hartmann, M.D.
Charles L. Loprinzi, M.D.
Mayo Clinic Health Information
Ceterplace 5, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
www.MayoClinic.com
189300533X $34.95 1-800-430-9699
The collaborative effort of diverse experts in the Mayo Clinic Women's Cancer Program, Mayo
Clinic Guide To Women's Cancers is a thorough, in-depth reference for the lay reader who needs
to
know the latest information about female-specific types of cancer. Sections cover breast cancer,
including the latest discoveries of genetic research, other gynecological cancers including those of
the ovaries, cervix, vagina, vulva, and other parts of the female reproductive system, practical
advice
for living with the day-to-day physical and emotional stresses of cancer and its treatment, and
much
more. The text is highly accessible to the lay reader, presenting medical concepts in plain terms
and
offering readily followed advice. Highly recommended.
Omnigraphics
2050 Elmwood Avenue, Sharon Hills, PA 19079
$78.00 Each 1-800-234-1340
Three new titles in the Omnigraphics 'Health Reference Series' provide important reference
overviews for any in-depth health library collection, and are highly recommended picks. Dawn
Matthews edits Child Abuse Sourcebook (0780807-057), which appears in a first edition to
consider
basic consumer health information about the physical, sexual and emotional neglect of children.
From withholding medical care to child malpractice situations, Child Abuse Sourcebook is packed
with insights on all kinds of issues, from foster care and adoption to parenting and abuse
prevention.
Matthews also edits Domestic Violence Sourcebook (078080-6697), which appears in its second
edition to consider the causes and results of abusive relationships. Facts about domestic violence
in
different populations, medical care, and more are all updated in this renewed resource. Karen
Bellenir edits Infectious Diseases Sourcebook (0780806-751), appearing for the first time as an
especially highly recommended survey of consumer health issues. Chapters discuss contagious and
non-contagious bacterial, viral and fungal spreads, analyze science and health issues, and provide
the
latest info on treatments and transmission, not neglecting the possibilities of bioterrorism. All are
excellent college-level references.
The Obesity Myth
Paul Campos
Gotham Books
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
1592400663 $25.00 www.penguin.com
Chronic adult and juvenile obesity is a major health crisis according to both government studies
and
weight loss industry officials - or is it? Paul Campos leads a backlash against 'weight hysteria' and
its dangerous consequences with The Obesity Myth, showing how the public is constantly
misinformed about the medical significance of weight, and why dieting is actually bad for health.
An
intriguing counter-argument to modern thinking evolves.
Plagues And Poxes
Alfred Jay Bollett, MD
Demos Medical Publishing
386 Park Avenue S. #201, NY, NY 10016
188879979X $29.95 demosmedpub.com
The impact of human history on epidemic disease is related in Dr. Bollett's Plagues And Poxes, an
excellent medical-based survey which charts the rise and changing of disease patterns throughout
human history. From key events which sparked changes and people involved in them to how
inflections diseases have been stopped, Plagues And Poxes provides both a case history and a
social
analysis, written by a medical doctor who has been a member of many prestigious medical history
societies.
Plague
Wendy Orent
The Free Press
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0743236858 $25.00 www.simonsays.com
Plague is the world's most dangerous bacterial disease, a frightening bioterrorist threat to the
world,
and yet largely misunderstood by the general public: enter Wendy Orent's Plague: The Mysterious
Past And Terrifying Future Of The World's Most Dangerous Disease, which uses the science
journalist's background to easily explain the history and function of the plague germ to lay
audiences. From the labs of the former Soviet Union where Russian scientists worked on
engineering strains of plague to be vaccine-resistant to other threats of plague's potential as a
bioweapon, Plague is a hard-hitting discussion with social and political ramifications for
international
public health decisions.
Dreamwalk
Rachael Clearwater
Book Partners, Inc.
PO Box 68, Newberg, Oregon 97132
1581511035 $15.00 www.amazon.com
Dreamwalk: A Survivor's Journey Through Breast Cancer is the personal memoir of Rachael
Clearwater, a woman diagnosed with breast cancer at age 48. Rachel underwent two
mastectomies,
and has since dedicated herself to easing the path of cancer patients. The challenge of living daily
with a biological time bomb, sojourning through difficult times, the crucial support of friends and
family and the difficult choices that take their toll, as well as wisdom borne of 20/20 hindsight, fill
this powerful testimony. An inspirational tale of dedication and courage.
Haworth Press
10 Alice St., Binghamton NY 13904-1580
www.haworthpressinc.com
Well over a hundred sixty herbal products and over three hundred clinical studies on them are
packed into a weighty two-volume reference with Marilyn Barrett, Ph.D.'s The Handbook Of
Clinically Tested Herbal Remedies V. 1 And 2 (078-9010682 $159.95), recommended highly for
college-level libraries. Trial designs, bibliographic references, drug-herb interactions, and
botanical
summaries and pharmacopoeial monograph contents are packed into these descriptions of
clinically
tested herbal remedies, with an A-Z organization by herb name making for an excellent quick
look-up. Most herbal guides are for lay readers and provide only abbreviated, light coverage of
study results: this packs in valuable details for both providers and patients, describing the quality
and
processes of evidence gathering, grading and review as much as the results, making it especially
recommended for serious medical libraries. Dennis Worthen's Dictionary Of Pharmacy
(0789023288, $39.95) is the only English-language reference to provide a comprehensive list of
terms of importance to pharmacy students, educators, and practitioners alike. Here are the
pharmacy
abbreviations, Latin terms, practice standards, tables and ethical codes pharmacists use daily,
along
with lists of professional associations, organizations and colleges of pharmacy in the US and
Canada.
Jonathan Erlen, Ph.D. and Joseph Spillane, Ph.D. edit Federal Drug Control: The Evolution Of
Policy And Practice (0787918926, $29.95), providing fresh insights into federal regulation
processes
and involvement in drug processes. The history of cocaine and marijuana use in the 20th century
is
presented along with the federal government's attempts to limit the pharmacy profession's control
over prescription drugs, and the Narcotic Control and other acts. An excellent survey of legal
processes in drug regulation in this country.
What Nurses Know And Doctors Don't Have Time To Tell You
Patricia Carroll, RN
Perigee Books
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
0399529578 $14.95 www.penguin.com
From addressing everyday health problems and minor injuries to healing faster and managing
chronic
conditions effectively, What Nurses Know And Doctors Don't Have Time To Tell You provides
fast, easy answers to common health-care questions nurses hear most often. Nurse Patricia Carroll
has more than 20 years experience as an RN and ER nurse: she's chosen the most common patient
questions and provides treatment plans and solutions for patients and families alike.
The Philosophy Shelf
The Golden Chain
Algis Uzdavinys
World Wisdom
1501 East Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
0941532615 $21.95 worldwisdom.com
The Golden Chain: An Anthology Of Pythagorean And Platonic Philosophy by Algis Uzdavinys (a
Research Fellow at the Institute of Culture, Philosophy, and Arts) reveals that Platonic and
Pythagorean philosophy is not directly equitable with our contemporary concept of "rationalism"
and
therefore devoid of any spiritual content. Rather, Platonic and Pythagorean philosophy in ancient
Greece was seen as a way of life and as a means of spiritual realization. The object in Hellenic
times
was to establish for its practitioners of the philosophy of Plato and Pythagoras a harmony with the
cosmos, purifying their souls and leading them into union with the Divine Intellect and the One.
The
Hellenic philosophies were closer to the Eternal Mysteries than to the 20th century fashions of
Western logicians. The Golden Chain is informed and informative reading which is most especially
commended to the attention of philosophy students and the non-specialist general reader with an
interest in how philosophy can free us from the chains of desire driven materialism and the
rationalized hubris that is such a hallmark of contemporary western cultures.
The Simple Feeling Of Being
Ken Wilber
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-4544
159030151X $14.95 shambhala.com
Expertly written by Ken Wilber (the prolific author of nineteen books on philosophy and
psychology, as well as the developer of the "theory of everything" that blends wisdom from
Eastern
spirituality and Western science), The Simple Feeling Of Being: Embracing Your True Nature is
an
assembly of inspirationa, mystical, and informative passages drawn from his many works. These
vivid, bite-sized vignettes of enlightenment offer brief glimpses into a larger fulfillment of purpose
and the long path to emotional and spiritual well-being. As nourishing to read all at once or a few
pages at a time, immersion of any duration in the pages of The Simple Feeling Of Being promotes
a
meditative sensation true to its title and is a recommended additon personal and academic
supplemental reading lists for students of Eastern and Western philosophy systems.
Community In The Digital Age
Andrew Feenberg & Darin Barney, Eds.
Rowman & Littlefield
4501 Forbes Blvd. #200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.rowmanlittlefield.com
0742529592 $34.95 www.amazon.com
If it's a philosophical discussion of how community is changing in the digital age that is needed,
you
need go no further than Andrew Feenberg and Darin Barney's collection Community In The
Digital
Age: it updates and extends debates about who we are when we're online, discusses differences
between online and offline realities, and provides critical assessments of the Internet's relationships
to public life. A challenging survey of one of the fastest-changing relationships in modern times,
Community In The Digital Age should be required reading.
Routledge
270 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
$15.95 Each www.routledge-ny.com
Routledge's innovative new 'Thinking in Action' series takes the concept of philosophy a step
further, approaching the non-specialist general reader with a series of philosophical concepts
linked
to contemporary life and thought. Charles Guignon's On Being Authentic (0415261236) examines
concepts of self from early to modern times, examining major philosophical movements which
have
affected and changes concepts of self over the centuries. John Harris' On Cloning (041531-7002)
presents a defiance of cloning as a concept, examining how cloning has sparked fear in
communities,
considering what a clone is, and examining the underlying 'wickedness' of the concept. Adam
Morton's On Evil (0415305195) considers the many faces and facets of the concept of evil: what
it
is, how it makes people do the wrong thing, and how it can be explained or justified. Morton
argues
for caution in the concept and use of 'evil' even as he discusses its presence and how and why it
occurs.
Philosophy Of The United States
Gordon L. Anderson
Paragon House
2285 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55114
1557788448 $19.95 paragonhouse.com
Philosophy Of The United States: Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness is the latest of the
Paragon Issues in Philosophy series, a critical set of scholarly texts that examines serious issues
and
ideas that shape human experience. Author Gordon L. Anderson, who holds a Ph.D. in
Philosophy
of Religion and who serves as the Secretary-General of Professors World Peace Academy,
examines the historical origin and the incredible experiment that was the formation of the United
States, as well as the critical necessity of such things as checks and balances on political power,
regulations of financial power, universal education, social welfare, and more. An absorbing,
informative discussion of fundamental ideals, intended for intermediate students but accessible to
any
lay reader who wants to do some thinking about the basic principles of the American nation.
On Consciousness
Ted Honderich
University of Pittsburgh Press
Eureka Building, fifth floor, 3400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
0822942453 $44.95 www.amazon.com
Written by the Grote Professor of the Philosophy of Mind and Logic at University College
London,
Ted Honderich, On Consciousness strives to answer the perplexing dilemma: what exactly is
consciousness, and what does it mean? Delving into neuroscience, philosophy, theory, and
spiritualism in search of answers, as well as exploring topics such as reflective vs. affective
consciousness, anti-individualism vs. union theory, and so much more, On Consciousness
carefully
dissects grand mysteries into bite-sized conundrums for personal contemplation. The scholarly
text is
intended for advanced students, yet curious lay readers can also unravel the mysteries of
perception,
explained as they are to the best of human understanding in On Consciousness.
How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci
Michael J. Gelb
Delta/Bantam Books
1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
www.bantamdell.com
0440508274 $15.95 1-800-726-0600
Genius is made, not born: despite this fact many would believe great thinkers sprung from birth
with
ideas intact. That's why Michael Gelb's How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci is so important: it
provides a rebuttal that developing the mind isn't dependent upon genes alone, and it shows how
to
uncover hidden abilities to unlock latent creative potential for learning and creativity. Chapters
describe sensory awareness and how it may be increased, present a range of exercises and
applications to learn the rules of mind mapping and how to use them effectively, and generally
'teach
thinking' to invigorate latent processes. An intriguing approach to mental prowess.
The Gardening Shelf
Variegated Trees And Shrubs
Ronald Houtman
Timber Press
133 SW Second Avenue, Suite 450, Portland, OR 97204-3527
www.timberpress.com
0881926493 $49.95 1-800-327-5680
Ronald Houtman is secretary of the Trials Committee of the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society
in
the Netherlands. This encyclopedic work has more than 760 sharp color photos enabling the
reader
to distinguish the numerous kinds of variegated trees and shrubs, many of which have gained
popularity with modern gardeners. More than 800 varieties are catalogued with special attention
given to their correct names, which are often confused by greenhouses and other places selling
types
of them. Short sections on the hundreds of trees and shrubs also describe them to go along with
the
photographs and note favorable areas of growth and problems arising from planting in an
improper
place. An introductory chapter by W. M. van Nicrop, another member of Houtman's Dutch
horticultural group, discusses "Using Variegated Plants in a Garden." Variegated Trees And
Shrubs:
The Illustrated Encyclopedia is not only definitive, but attractive with its large size, glossy pages,
and hundreds of fine, useful color photographs. For many gardeners, landscape architects,
botanists,
and the like, this will be the only text they want or need in this area of plants.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Our Life With Birds
John Tveten & Gloria Tveten
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843
www.tamu.edu/upress
1585443808 $24.95 1-800-826-8911
Written by a dedicated pair of Texas naturalists, photographers, and freelance writers, Our Life
With
Birds is a passionate chronicle of birdwatching - the joy of observing feathered friends in the wild,
awake or asleep, feeding, courting, or raising a family. Brief yet memorable chronicles from the
1970's to near the turn of the century recount observations of everything from whooping cranes to
snowy owls, though many chapters focus on recollections of general features and behaviors of
birds
in general, rather than encounters with specific species. Black-and-white hand-drawn, naturalisitic
illustrations add a charming touch to this guide especially recommended for anyone who loves to
view birds in their native habitat, or armchair travelers who wish to experience birdwatching
across
America without having to traverse the length of the nation.
The Encyclopedia Of Animals
George McKay, et al, editors
University of California Press
2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
0520244060 $39.95 www.ucpress.edu
The editorial collaboration of George McKay, Fred Cooke, Stephen Hutchinson, Richard Vogt,
and
Hug Dingle, The Encyclopedia Of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide is an amazing scientific
reference and "user friendly" resource for zoology students and non-specialist general readers.
Full-color photographs and illustrations on every single page add a compelling touch to this
amazing
survey of virtually of the animal kingdom, featuring geographic distribution, habitat and feeding,
distinctive traits, life cycle and more of all the myriad types of beasts known to man. The text is
scientific and matter-of-fact in presenting information, yet written to be accessible to lay readers.
Of
especial note are the realistic artist's depictions of myriad species variations for different birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc. in order to render their different appearances crystal clear. An
absolute "must-have" for private or library zoology reference shelves.
Feather Reports
Derwent May
Robson Books/Parkwest, Dist.
Box 20261, New York NY 10025-1512
http://www.parkwestpubs.com/
1861052456 $13.25 1-646-215-9003
Derwent May has long been an expert on nature and the British countryside and his latest Feather
Reports reflects his years of experience and expertise, providing a rich survey of the bird world
which lay readers and ornithologists alike will relish. Arranged month by month, Feather Reports
adds lovely line drawings by Robin Jacques to its detailed descriptions and observations of bird
life.
Your New Cat
Kim Campbell Thornton
Capital Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
www.capital-books.com
1931868034 $14.95 1-800-758-3756
Knowledgeably written by Kim Campbell Thornton (a past president of Cat Writers Association
of
America), Your New Cat is a straightforward guide to caring for, feeding, grooming, and
protecting
a beloved new feline pet, whether a kitten or an adult cat. Especially important are the warnings
of
common household poisons (antifreeze is lethal to animals, yet they will consume it if it is left out
due its sweet taste!), hazards, and poisonous plants, and other things to watch out for to keep
one's
animal safe. Your New Cat is a superb primer and an absolute "must-have" reference and resource
for any new cat owner.
Parenting Your Dog
Trish King
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, 3rd & Union Avenue, Neptune City, NJ 07753
www.tfh.com
0793805481 $19.95 1-800-631-2188
Professional dog trainer Trish King presents Parenting Your Dog, a witty and insightful look into
how dogs really "think." Though their behavior and reactions are strongly shaped by animal
instincts,
their unconditional love brings joy to an owner's heart and raising a dog can easily be compared t
o
raising a child. Offering strategies to resolve common problem behaviors, guidelines for aiding a
dog's adjustment to family life, an overview of canine physical, mental, and emotional
development
from puppyhood to old age and more, Parenting Your Dog is a superb supplementary resource
and
instructional reference for dog owners of all experience levels.
The Race To Save The Lord God Bird
Philip Hoose
Farrar Straus Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
0374361738 $20.00 .fgskidsbooks.com
Originally designed and published as a children's book for teenage readers, Philip Hoose's The
Race
To Save The Lord God Bird is also confidently recommended an ideal introduction for an adult
readership as a very highly recommended survey of the process of extinction and changing
attitudes
towards understanding and protecting species and habitats. From James J. Audubon's early efforts
to
the plume wars to early collectors of birds, The Race To Save The Lord God Bird documents the
ravaging of the bird world around the turn of the century and the slow realizations of bird
extinction processes which evolved from there.
The Environmental Issues Shelf
Natural Museums
Kathy S. Mason
Michigan State University
1405 S. Harrison Rd., Suite 25, Manly Miles Building, East Lansing, MI 48823-5202
0870137115 $24.95 msupress.msu.edu
In 1872 the first national park was founded at Yellowstone, sparking a series of early parks
designed
to serve as natural history museums for visitors. Natural Museums is both a survey of early parks
and a scholarly study of the national park system as a whole, examining the changing purposes
and
significance of the parks system for future generations. An excellent survey, Natural Museums
should be pursued by any visitor to a US park.
Saving The Big Thicket
James J. Cozine, Jr.
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336, Denton, TX 76203-1336
www.unt.edu/untpress
1574411756 $34.95 1-940-565-2142
Originally written in 1976 (under the title "Assault on a Wilderness"), Saving The Big Thicket:
From
Exploration To Preservation, 1685-2003 is the environmental saga of a ten-year war between
conservationists and timber companies concerning the 84,550 acres of the Texas Big Thicket
National Preserve. Chronicling modern history in an eminently readible manner, Saving The Big
Thicket reveals in detail the issues advocated by both sides of the often heated controversy, and
offers a handful of black-and-white photographs as embellishment. Saving The Big Thicket is a
welcome and scholarly addition to American conservation studies and environmental history
shelves.
Tree: A Life Story
David Suzuki & Wayne Grady
Greystone
2323 Quebec St. #201, Vancouver, BC, V5T 4S7, Canada
www.greystonebooks.com
1553650166 $20.00 www.amazon.com
David Suzuki and Wayne Grady join forces in Tree: A Life Story to chronicle the life of a giant
Douglas fir tree in the Pacific Northwest, from its birth in the year Edward I became king of
England
through its fall in 1929 and its rebirth as a nurse log. At the heart of Tree: A Life Story are issues
of
strip-logging, conservation, and natural history, making for more than a singular discussion of tree
environments and conservation.
Climate Change
David G. Victor
Brookings Institute
1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
www.brookings.edu/press/books
0876093438 $15.00 www.amazon.com
Plenty of titles present exposes of the climate change coming: David Victor's Climate Change
provides a political approach, debating American policy options in climate change and surveying
the
economic and social costs of changing climate conditions. Three contrasting perspectives are
offered: one emphasizes the ability of wealthy societies to adapt, a second urges new attention to
the
defunct Kyoto Protocol, a third urges unilateral action creating a market for low-carbon emission
technologies around the world. All provide important discussions.
The Math Shelf
McGraw-Hill
2 Penn Plaza, New York NY 10121
www.books.mcgraw-hill.com
Four new math books are outstanding presentations for self-learners. The 'Demystified' series, for
example, uses self-teaching formats to provide the fundamentals. Stan Gibilisco's Statistics
(0071431-187, $19.95) considers statistics using a step-by-step approach to understanding the
basics, from jargon and formulas to understanding randomness and the right ways to obtain and
analyze data. Steven Kemp and Sid Kemp's Business Statistics Demystified (0071440240, $19.95)
uses a simple 'applied science' approach to apply business statistics to reports, daily use, and
objectives ranging form forecasting to resource management. College Algebra (00-71439285,
$19.95) is a prerequisite to these courses, covering all the basics of college-level algebra for
students
either studying for a test or seeking to master algebra as a foundation for calculus, physics or
computing. If it's just basic consumer math you need, choose Jerry Howett's Contemporary's
Number Power: Real World Math Skills (0072979097, $19.95): simple topics range from
banking,
loans and credit to problem-solving applications, ESL activities and more. This is intended as a
workbook and reference applicable to school courses but is also highly recommended for the
general
adult seeking to brush up on math skills.
The Language Studies Shelf
Speak Like A Native
Michael D. Janich
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Cir., Boulder, CO 80301
www.paladin-press.com
1581604521 $19.00 1-800-392-2400
Knowledgeably written by Michael D. Janich (an expert interpreter trained by the Defense
Language
Institute Foreign Language Center), Speak Like A Native: Professional Secrets For Mastering
Foreign Languages is a straightforward, "user friendly" guide which is filled from cover to cover
with rules, tips, tricks, and techniques for mastering any language. These are concepts and
practices
which are applied by professional linguists in various U.S. and foreign government agencies.
Offering strategies directly applicable to learning any language, Speak Like A Native includes 10
basic rules for learning a foreign language; a 12-step process for working toward linguistic
fluency;
50 proven tricks of the trade, and much more. An excellent resource offering helpful advice for
honing one's competency regardless of one's linguistic background and experience Speak Like A
Native is a superbly organized and deftly presented addition to any language studies reference
collection or supplemental reading list.
Federal Street Press/Merriam-Webster
PO Box 281, Springfield, MO 01102
www.federalstreetpress.com
Two wonderful new Webster dictionaries are recommended picks for both high-school and
college-level collections as well as public library holdings. The quite accessible New Explorer
Dictionary Of Word Origins (1892859661) provides both students and browsers with an
easily-used
format where entries are arranged alphabetically for quick look-ups, but provide plenty of
cross-referencing for complete word understanding. Plenty of background history helps students
understand the evolution of and connections between English language oddities. Webster's New
Explorer Guide To English Usage (189285967X) answers usage questions through over a
thousand
articles addressing most common usage issues. From confused words to alternative spellings, this
provides an alphabetical arrangement to make lookups easy, along with the verbal illustration to
clarify usage. Both are excellent personal, school, and community English language reference
works.
Lose Your Accent In 28 Days
Judy Ravin
Language Success Press
2232 South Main Street, #345, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
www.languagesuccesspress.com
0972530045 $49.95 1-866-577-7323
Having taught English as a Second Language and Accent Reduction Techniques from more than a
decade at universities and for corporations, Judy Ravin is the also CEO of English
Communication
Services, an accent reduction training company. In Lose Your Accent In 28 Days, linquistics
expert
Judy Ravin draws upon her many years of professional experience to develop a system for accent
reductions that includes an instruction book enhanced with an interactive CD-ROM and an audio
CD that shows the learner how to produce the sounds of the English language. This provision of a
visual and audio reinforcement to the typical audio cassette for language instruction is a major
advance, along with Ravin's provision of 80 distinct techniques for better pronunciation. Lose
Your
Accent In 28 Days is applicable to students of all language backgrounds and would be of special
value for immigrants aspiring to succeed in the American corporate, academic, broadcast
journalism,
or entertainment industries.
A Greek Alphabetarion
Harvey Bluedorn
Trivium Pursuit
429 Lake Park Blvd, Muscatine, IA 52761
0974361690 $25.00 triviumpursuit.com
This new edition of A Greek Alphabetarion: A Primer For Teaching How To Read, Write, &
Pronounce Ancient & Biblical Greek by English and Greek grammarian Harvey Bluedorn has
been
thoroughly revised and reformatted to make it easier for parents to teach their children, and for
self-instructed older students to learn by themselves, the symbols and sounds of the Greek
alphabet
and master the Greek language. A syllabary (practice blending consonants and vowels) and a
chrestomathy (practice reading sample passages) have been added in this expanded edition. A
Greek
Alphabetarion teaches the Greek alphabet in alphabetical order, letter by letter, using a rhythmic
cadence to aid the student's memorization. Then author and teacher Harvey Bluedorn instructs the
reader the Greek alphabet in phonetic order, classifying each letter by its sound. Enhanced with an
accompanying pronunciation CD, A Greek Alphabetarion is a strongly recommended instructional
textbook and is especially suited to students in homeschool, private school, parochial school,
seminary, college, and adult self-study programs and curriculums.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Sisters At Sinai
Jill Hammer
Jewish Publication Society
2100 Arch Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia PA 19103-1399
www.jewishpub.org
0827608063 $24.95 1-800-234-3151
Sisters At Sinai: New Tales Of Biblical Women is a fictional anthology of 24 stories about women
in
the Bible. Rabbi Jill Hammer evokes the ancient tradition of Midrash - that of using creativity to
interpret elaborations from the limited details of biblical text - to paint an imaginative picture of
the
lives of Lilith, Sarah, Leah, Miriam, and many more. Honoring its biblical protagonists as
prophets,
rulers, and teachers, these diverse tales draw upon a Judaic traditions and understandings
regarding
the human condition as surely as the scriptures that inspired them. Sisters At Sinai is highly
recommended reading.
Battling For Souls
Alex Grobman
KTAV Publishing House
930 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
0881258431 $29.50 www.ktav.com
Battling For Souls: The Vaad Hatzala Rescue Committee In Post-War Europe by academician
and
historian Alex Grobman tells the story of the men, women, and rabbinical leaders of the Vaad
Hatzala Rescue Committee, who strived to keep and nourish the spark of Jewish spirit in the
hearts
of survivors in the wake of the unspeakable atrocities of the Holocaust. A mission that sustained
itself despite lack of funds and even in the face of open hostility, from both local populations and
other Jewish organizations, The Vaad Hatzala Rescue Committee battled tirelessly for nothing
less
than Jewish souls. An eye-opening true story of group dedication, determination and
purpose.
Introducing My Faith
And My Community
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
Jewish Lights Publishing
PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
www.jewishlights.com
1580231926 $16.99 1-800-962-4544
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky provides an informative introduction to the basics of Judaism and the
complexities of Jewish life through the perspective of an interfaith relationship with Introducing
My
Faith And My Community. An ideal outreach guide for Christian readers in a Jewish Interfaith
relationship, Rabbi Olitzky accessibly addresses a diversity of issues including beliefs, religion, and
the place of God in the Jewish faith; study, learning, and charity as core values in Jewish life;
food,
holidays, humor, and ethnicity as parts of Jewish culture; and the importance of Synagogue,
Israel,
and Community to American Jews. Highly recommended reading, especially for the Christian
husbands of Jewish wives, the Christian wives of Jewish husbands; and the Christian relatives of
Jewish children.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Magick Of Reiki
Christopher Penczak
Llewellyn Publications
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
073870573X $16.95 llewellyn.com
Reiki is an ancient practice of acknowledging and working with the universal life force to promote
physical healing and spiritual exploration. Experienced Wiccan author and teacher Christopher
Penczak pre-sents Magick Of Reiki, an in-depth exploration of the history, mythos, variations,
and
degrees of Reiki, as well as tips, tricks, and techniques for seamlessly integrating Reiki into
magickal
practice, psychic development, talisman empowerment, and more. Though many traditional Reiki
practitioners would not consider it a magickal art, those who follow the path of magick can only
imbue greater strength in their work by drawing upon the nigh-limitless energy of all surrounding
life. Clear symbols and diagrams, with explicit instructions in how to draw them exactly as they
have
been used for countless centuries, enhance the straightforward text that walks the reader through
basic, intermediate, and some advanced techniques that channel Reiki to one's advantage. An
excellent addition to magickal libraries and Metaphysical Studies supplemental reading lists.
The Library Science Shelf
Introduction To Public Librarianship
Kathleen de la Pena McCook
Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William St, #2004, NY, NY 10038
www.neal-schuman.com
1555704751 $59.95 1-866-672-6657
Activist, teacher, and leader Kathleen de la Pena McCook presents Introduction To Public
Librarianship, a straightforward accounting of the ins, outs, history, law, politics, services, and
twenty-first century trends of public libraries. From the origins of the modern system in the early
twentieth century, to modern-day global perspectives on the contributions of public libraries, to a
bibliography of national statistics on public libraries and much more, Introduction To Public
Librarianship is a superb beginner's resource for anyone looking to become acquainted with the
mechanics of the library system, whether in preparation for a future career or from a keen interest
in
the politics that keep beloved public booklending institutions in service. Highly
recommended.
Metadata In Practice
Diane I. Hellman & Elaine L. Westbrooks
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
0838908829 $50.00 1-866-746-7252
The collaborative project of experienced librarians Diane I. Hellman and Elaine L. Westbrooks,
Metadata In Practice covers the pioneer projects of information specialists, from the new
"AskDCMI" service to image datatbases, geographic survey amalgamations, and much more. A
wide variety of essays by learned authors offer scholarly insights into how the skill of information
collection and distribution has an ever-growing potential to redefine how mankind understands the
world. A superb seminal work, especially recommended for science shelves.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Berry Bible
Janie Hibler
William Morrow
10 East 53rd St., New York NY 10022
0060085487 $29.95 harpercollins.com
Plenty of cookbooks cover recipes for the well-known blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry but
how many discuss and provide recipes for the Jostaberry, Salmonberry, or Buffaloberry? Janie
Hibler's The Berry Bible does, covering all these and more with almost two hundred recipes for
using both cultivated and wild berries, fresh or frozen. The Berry Bible comes from a contributing
writer to Gourmet, Food & Wine and other well-known professional food magazines, and
includes a
centerfold of color photos and an all-important bibliography of web sites as well as the usual
index.
Berry fans who until now have relied on domestic varietal coverages will appreciate having more
in-depth coverage in The Berry Bible.
HempNut Cookbook
Richard Rose & Brigitte Mars
The Book Publishing Company
PO Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483
1570671427 $16.95 1-800-695-2241
HempNut Cookbook proffers over 200 delicious recipes for the healthful, easy-to-digest,
drug-free
hemp plant, which contains high-quality protein and an abudance of other nutrients. Simple,
no-nonsense instructions for everything from stuffed mushrooms to vanilla hemp nut cake to
spiced
coffee drink and more, enhanced with a wealth of facts concerning the hemp plant and a glossary
and index for quick reference. A highly acessible and easy-to-follow cookbook for anyone
wanting
to enjoy the bounty of this humble seed.
Southwest Slow Cooking
Tammy Biber & Theresa Howell
Northland Publishing
PO Box 1389, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
www.northlandpub.com
0873588568 $16.95 1-800-346-3257
Southwest Slow Cooking is an enjoyable recipe book featuring dishes meant to be slowly brought
to
fruitition. Each one proffers mouth-watering southwestern flavors, from Hot Artichoke Dip to
Rosemary Chicken to Chile Relleno Casserole and more. Each recipe is concisely presented in a
half-page or single-page, and many are illustrated in full color. Tips, tricks, and techniques such as
using cheese and jicama to balance the heat when eating barbecue pork as a sandwich, also
abound.
Northland Publishing
PO Box 1389, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
www.northlandpub.com
Lynn Nusom's Crazy For Chipolte (0873-588614, $11.95) presents and celebrates the smoky
chipolte chile in a cookbook packed with dishes and discussions of their use. Southwest cuisine
has
used this chile with great success and Crazy For Chipolte reflects this, providing dishes from
across
the region which require only an affection for hot foods to prove satisfying. Tommy Gales edits
the
campy cookbook Ultimate Route 66 Cookbook (0873-588533, $9.95), which celebrates the
old-time cross-country route with a cookbook packed with both memorabilia in black and white
and
classics from roadside restaurants. Each establishment contributing a dish is not only identified,
but a
solid history is provided after each recipe. More than a cookbook, Ultimate Route 66 Cookbook
is a
recommended pick for any who would fondly recall a bygone era.
Wine Report 2005
Tom Stevenson
DK Publishing
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0756605067 $15.00 www.dk.com
Wine collectors and fans now have a unique and different kind of book to turn to for knowledge:
Wine Report 2005 takes the form of a series of newspaper-type 'reports' on the wine industry,
features contributions by wine writer from around the world, and provides readers with an
'insider's
guide' to issues commonly not discussed outside industry circles. If it's a blend of wine science,
tips,
harvest facts, discussions of producers and winemakers, and top lists you seek, Wine Report 2005
is
your ticket.
Robert Rose/Firefly Books, dist.
155 East 34th St. #5B, NY, NY 10016
www.firefly.com www.amazon.com
Five new cookbooks from Robert Rose in Canada provide excellent basic 'bibles' of information
particularly useful for cooks new to each topic. New owners of bread machines, for example, get
a
inspiriational lift from Donna Washburn and Heather Butt's 250 Best American Bread Machine
Baking Recipes (0778800997, $19.95), a survey of bread machine innovations supplementing
many
tips with actual recipes for both 1.5-lb and 2-lb bread machines. Ownership of such a machine is
the
only prerequisite here: recipes have all been tested with American flours and provide a wide range
of
machine dishes plus other foods which can be made using the bread machine. Cookie fans won't
want to miss Esther Brody's 500 Best Cookies, Bars & Squares (0778801039, $19.95), packing
in
portable comfort food recipes for a wide range of both traditional and new cookies. No-bake
recipes
appear alongside classics and all hold the special appeal of being very easy to rush together and
bake. 125 Best Pressure Cooker Recipes by Chinda Chavich (0778801063, $18.95 does require a
pressure cooker at hand, but provides an easy set of guidelines to using the pressure cooker to
develop a range of recipes. Especially important here is a section on how to adapt your own
recipes
to the pressure cooker's specifications - but there are so many recipes here that users will want to
begin with this 'bible' at hand. Judith Finlayson's 125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes
(0778801-047, $17.95) addresses a problem apparent with the majority of competing slow cooker
cookbooks: a focus on meat-based dishes. While 'filler' dishes such as desserts are included to help
the slow cooker chef produce a complete meal, the focus is on the mainstays of a vegetarian's
table:
the soups, stews, and main courses a slow cooker lends to. Many vegan-friendly dishes are
included,
also setting this apart from competing vegetarian cookbooks. Julie Hasson's 125 Best Chocolate
Recipes (0778801012, $18.95) packs in chocolate recipes ranging from muffins and cakes to bars,
puddings ad more. Especially notable is the fact that Hasson has gathered or created many of
these
recipes from her travels and thus packs 125 Best Chocolate Recipes with dishes not to be found in
most of the competition.
Chronicle Books
85 2nd Street, San Francisco CA 94105
www.chroniclebooks.com
If you're a home baker who regularly celebrates with a homemade cake, don't miss Kathryn
Kleinman's Birthday Cakes (08-11840190, $24.95): over fifty color photos compliment classic
and
new birthday cake recipes culled from the collections of such famous chefs as James Beard, Julia
Child and Marion Cunningham. From a layered Banana Spice Cake and a Jelly Roll to an 'Elvis
Cake', Birthday Cakes shines as much for its creative decorating photos which would be easy to
reproduce at home, as for the cakes themselves. And it may seem too easy to deserve its own
book,
but the lowly grilled cheese sandwich achieves a stature deserving of such with Marlena Spieler's
Grilled Cheese (0811841294, $16.95). Fifty sandwich recipes designed to melt in your mouth use
a
facing full-page color photo of the completed creation to compliment the easy recipe for dishes
such
as Cuban Sandwich, Bocadillo, and Goat Cheese Toast. All are variations on the grilled
cheese/bread theme, with award-winning cookbook author Spieler providing the right blend of
simplicity and unusual twists on the theme.
Food And Culture In India
Colleen Taylor Sen
Greenwood Publishing
88 Post Road West, Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007
0313324875 $49.95 1-800-225-5800
Plenty of college-level texts cover Indian history and culture with mention of food but few focus
exclusively on the connections between food and culture as does Colleen Taylor Sen's Food And
Culture In India. Using a historical approach, Indian culinary expert Sen provides an analysis of
how
cultures and cuisines have mixed within India from prehistoric to modern times. There are recipes
peppered throughout, but the heart of Food And Culture In India lies in its cultural approach and
college-level collections will consider it a value addition to any in-depth section on India.
Why Some Like It Hot
Gary Paul Nabhan
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Street NW #300, Washington DC 20009
1559634669 $24.00 islandpress.org
One-third of the world's human population is genetically sensitive to certain foods now
considered
to be adaptations our ancestors evolved in response to dietary choices and diseases. Why Some
Like
It Hot is a masterpiece of investigation: natural history/food researcher Gary Paul Nabhan takes a
close look at culinary inclinations underlying world cultures, traveling the world to pinpoint these
cultural and medical trends. A fascinating survey evolves which will thoughtfully interest any truly
dedicated nutritionist, professional chef, or family kitchen cook.
The Habana Cafe Cookbook
Josefa Gonzalez-Hastings
University Press of Florida
15 NW 15th St., Gainesville, FL 32611
0813027373 $19.95 1-800-226-3822
Florida's Gulf Coast Hababa Cafe began earning its place on 'best' lists as soon as it opened its
doors, and now readers who live nowhere near the place can enjoy some of its signature dishes
compliments of chef/author Josefa Gonzalez-Hastings with her Habana Cafe Cookbook.
Customer
favorites are picked for feature her, with bright color photos supplementing Cuban classic dishes.
From a traditional Cuban Boliche (stuffed pot roast) to a Veal Marsala and Mashed Plaintains,
The
Habana Cafe Cookbook makes it very easy for home cooks to turn out classic Cuban fare.
Game Gourmet
William M. McKell
Tradery House
c/o The Wimmer Companies
4650 Shelby Air Dr., Memphis TN 38118
1879958333 $19.95 wimmerco.com
Game Gourmet: Recipes That Celebrate A Culinary Journey Through Mississippi Outdoors is an
impressive collection of nutritious, delicious recipes. These are recipes that are easy to prepare
and
include appetizers, soups, salads, fowl, meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes that would grace any
table and satisfy any appetite. From Gulf Bouillabaisse; Sesame Cucumber Salad; Rolled Stuffed
Beefsteak; Crawfish in Orange Sauce; and Smoked Wild Turkey; to Curried Wild Rice; Grilled
Herb
Potatoes; Chipotle Mushrooms; and Roasted Balsamic Vidalia Onions, Game Gourmet offers
something for everyone and would make a popular addition to any and all kitchen cookbook
collections!
Secrets Of Columbian Cooking
Patricia McCausland-Gallo
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
0781810256 $24.95 hippocrenebooks.com
Columbian cooking usually is tossed into general South American cookbooks and too rarely
receives
an entire mention apart from the rest of the region: enter Patricia McCausland-Gallo's Secrets Of
Columbian Cooking, providing the much-needed focus on Columbian dishes alone. There are over
175 recipes here more than enough to warrant their own publication with dishes ranging from
Coconut Rice with Lentils to Guava Paste and Cheese. Most ingredients may be very easily
located
in today's American market, and the inclusion of small black and white photos of both dishes and
Columbian cooks throughout adds a flavor and touch to both break up text and appeal to
audiences
unfamiliar with Columbian dishes. Author McCausland-Gallo is both a nutritionist and pastry chef
born in the Caribbean: her culinary background lends to a clear survey of classic Columbian
fare.
Spice: History Of A Temptation
Jack Turner
Alfred A. Knopf
1745 Broadway, 17th fl., NY, NY 10019
www.aaknopf.com
0375407219 $26.95 1-800-726-0600
Other histories of the spice trade have appeared over the decades, but Jack Turner's Spice:
History
Of A Temptation is more accessible to non-history buffs than most: it provide a very lively
narrative
told through the intimate human impulses that drove the search for spices, incorporating medicine,
religion and magic in the process. History, myth, literature and archaeology alike creates the
structure of the journey, turning Spice into a multi-faceted adventure story as much as a history.
Recommended for both college-level collections and for public library browsers alike.
Chef Bobo's Good Food Cookbook
Robert W. Surles
Meredith Books
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50336-0001
www.meredithbooks.com
0696221500 $24.95 1-800-678-8091
Expert culinary teacher Chef Bobo has proven his talent by personally demonstrating to more than
500 children, ranging in temperament from skeptical to finicky, that simple, healthy food can taste
great and satisfy a hearty appetite. Chef Bobo's Good Food Cookbook is a recipe book designed
especially to help parents create healty and delicious meals for their young ones, but the basic
recipes within work wonders for the eating habits of all ages. The importance of instilling good
eating habits at a young age cannot be stressed enough, and Chef Bobo's Good Food Cookbook
features such great dishes as Chunky Vegetable Soup, Chicken Cacciatora, Rutabaga Fries,
Banana
Sorbet, and more. In a nation oversaturated with junk food, fast food, soda, store bought cookies
and salad dressing with unnecessary fat and calories, canned soups with unhealthy levels of salt,
and
worse, the need for an easy-to-follow, health living meal guides like Chef Bobo's Good Food
Cookbook has never been greater.
Great Meals Dutch Oven Style
Dale Smith
The Caxton Printers Ltd.
312 Main Street, Caldwell, ID 83605-3299
www.caxtonpress.com
0870044400 $17.95 1-800-657-6465
Professional baker and Dutch oven cooking expert Dale Smith presents Great Meals Dutch Oven
Style, a spiral-bound cook book offering more than 100 tested recipes for beef, poultry, fish,
pork,
vegetables, soups, chowders, breads, pies, marinades and more, all meant to take advantage of the
Dutch oven cooking process. Also packed with tips, tricks, and techniques on cookware,
seasoning,
and storage of meals, Great Meals Dutch Oven Style is a superb, step-by-step referemce amd
resource for Dutch oven chefs of all skill and experience levels. This is an excellent and savvy
exploration into the culinary joys of a longstanding and traditional cooking tradition.
The Fearless Chef
Andy Husbands & Joe Yonan
Adams Media/F&W Publications
57 Littlefield St., Avon, MA 02322
159337092X $16.95 adamsmedia.com
In The Fearless Chef: Innovative Recipes From The Edge Of American Cuisine, award winning
professional chef Andy Husbands and "The Boston Globe" travel editor Joe Yonan effectively
collaborate to compile an impressive anthology of avant garde recipes showcasing dishes that
would
please even the most discerning gourmet. From Tomato-Ginger Chutney; Pork Soup with Yellow
Pepper Curry and Pecans; Sweet Potato Rice Cake; and Blackened Salmon with Lemon-Scallion
Butter; to Twelve-Spice Turkey Breast with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce; Zinfandel-Braised Beef
Brisket; Sesame Flatbread; and Jamaican Rum-Baked Bananas, The Fearless Chef will prove to be
one of the more exciting and "kitchen cook friendly" additions to any culinary cookbook
collection.
Sweet & Snappy Cherry Drinks
Lori Hall Steele
Eighth Sea Books
PO Box 1925, Traverse City, MI 49685
097495490X $9.95 cherrydrinks.com
Award-winning journalist Lori Hall Steele, who has covered Michigan's cherry industry since the
early 1990s, presents Sweet & Snappy Cherry Drinks, a delicious recipe guide of cherry-juice
concoctions. Recipes include 65 alcohol free-drinks and 139 cocktails and mixed drinks, and
drinks
for special occasions and tonics that take full advantage of cherries' natural pain relievers and
oxidents. Sweet & Snappy Cherry Drinks is a superb and enthusiastically recommended anthology
of
specialized beverages for anyone looking to enjoy the taste, health benefits, and pure zest of
cherry
juice in a wide variety of ways.
Finally: a guide to salad dressing which provides easy, quick chapters separating dressings by
vinaigrettes, creamy and low-fat dressings and which packs in a wide variety of toppings, from the
classic Blue Cheese and Caesar to Maple Thyme Vinaigrette and Creamy Lemon Yogurt. No
color
photos in Salad Dressing 101, but these very simple dressing recipes don't really need anything
more
than a blender for 2-minute productions that would enhance any salad dining occasion.
Aroma
Mandy Aftel & Daniel Patterson
Artisan
708 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
1579652646 $30.00 artisanbooks.com
Mandy Aftel is the owner of Aftelier Perfumes and custom designs one-of-a-kind blends for
individuals and formulates fragrances for private labels. Daniel Patterson is a professional chef and
the owner of Frisson in San Francisco. In Aroma: The Magic Of Essential Oils In Food &
Fragrance,
Aftel and Patterson effectively collaborate to reveal how aromatics play a critically important role
in
the perception of flavor in cooking. With a special focus on 27 concentrated aromas, recipes are
crafted around the fragrant quality of a single ingredient providing such illustrative examples as
enhancing a white peach sorbet jasmine, or augmenting asparagus soup a mint-infusion. Kitchen
cooks are shown how to incorporate concentrated oils in their homemade dishes such as adding a
bit
of oil drizzled into the dressing to invigorate a salad, or sprinkling several drops into a batter to
add
an additional note to a dessert. The combination of basic information with aromatically enhanced
recipes makes Aroma a highly recommended addition to any personal or professional cookbook
collection.
Crazy About Crockery!
Penny E. Stone
Champion Press
4308 Blueberry Road, Fredonia, WI 53021
www.championpress.com
1891400363 $24.95 1-877-250-3354
Crazy About Crockery! 3 Books In 1 combines three of author Penny Stone's previous titles, each
offering 101 budget recipes that cost less than $0.75 a serving to prepare, for a total of over three
hundred crockery-cooked delights in a single, spiral-bound volume. Solid, straightforward
instructions and the occasional creative tip for a delightful assortment of dishes ranging from E-Z
Vegetable Lasagna to Vera's Tuna Cheese Soup to Baked Rhubarb Pudding and more. Crazy
About
Crockery! is a very welcome addition to any kitchen due to its unbeatable combination of healthy
ingredients, low-cost good sense, and easy-to-follow time-saving guidelines.
The Little New Orleans Cookbook
Gwen McKee
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
www.quailridge.com
0937552429 $8.95 1-800-343-1583
Gwen Mckee'sThe Little New Orleans Cookbook is a simple cookbook of fifty-seven classic
Creole
recipes, from trout amandine to jambalaya to New Orleans vs. microwave bread pudding, and
more.
Straightforward instructions, along with notes offering delicious variations or bits of history and
tradition, make the recipes easy-to-follow. An excellent introduction to a wondrous and flavorful
style of food preparation, The Little New Orleans Cookbook is a marvelous addition to personal
and
professional ethnic cookbook collections.
The Biography Shelf
Dr. Seuss: American Icon
Philip Nel
Continuum
15 E. 26th St., New York NY 10110
0826414346 $27.95 continuumbooks.com
Theodor Seuss Giesel was best known as 'Dr. Seuss', one of the most influential and enduringly
popular children's authors of the 20th century. Giesel created not only his famous imaginative
picturebooks, but a unique art and poetry, and even a place for himself in politics. Philip Nel
argues
that these added activities make Dr. Seuss one of the most influential people in America certainly
the most influential poet and Dr. Seuss: American Icon provides the reader an memorably
excellent survey of Dr. Seuss' many achievements.
The Lone Samurai
William Scott Wilson
Kodansha America Inc.
575 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY 10022
477002942X $24.00 kodanshamerica.com
In The Lone Samurai: The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, William Scott Wilson draws upon his
considerable expertise as a preeminent translator of classic samurai texts to write an original
biography of the legendary Japanese swordsman who lived and fought in 17th century feudal
Japan.
For some four hundred years, Musashi has been one of Japan's most revered historical figures.
Since
1908 there have been 43 films produced about him. Fighting more than 60 duels from the age of
13
to the age of 29, Musashi was undefeated at the end of his career as a samurai. He was best noted
for his skill at handling two swords at once. Uniquely, in nearly all of his matches, Musashi used a
wooden sword instead of a metal blade. In addition to his swordsmanship, Musashi designed
castle
towns with an eye towards defense and within these castles, he is noted for designing Zen temple
gardens as well. Musashi was also a respected ink wash painter and many of his painting are still
in
existence. The ultimate Japanese equivalent of a Renaissance man, Musashi excelled in
calligraphy,
sculpture, metallurgy, poetry, tea ceremony, Noh drama, and carpentry. Enthusiastically
recommended reading, The Lone Samurai is the superlatively written biography of a truly
remarkable man.
Isabella Greenway
Kristie Miller
University of Arizona Press
355 South Euclid Avenue, Suite 103, Tucson, AZ 85719-6654
www.uapress.arizona.edu
0816518971 $24.95 1-800-426-3797
Isabella Greenway: An Enterprising Woman is the biography of an amazing woman, who played a
crucial role in FDR's nomination for President. Married and widowed twice to two of Theodore
Roosevelt's rough riders, an energetic businessperson who managed a ranch, an airline, and a
resort,
a leader who was elected to Congress as Arizona's only U.S. Representative, and was dubbed the
"most talked-about woman" at the National Democratic Convention by the New York Times, her
contribution to women's role in politics is nothing less than trailblazing. Illustrated with a
scattering
of black-and-white photographs, Isabella Greenway: An Enterprising Woman chronicles her life in
a
narrative manner as vibrant and evocative as Greenway herself must have once been.
Books, Friends, And Bibliophilia
Anton Gerits
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720
www.oakknoll.com
1584561386 $65.00 1-800-996-2556
Books, Friends, And Bibliophilia: Reminiscences Of An Antiquarian Bookseller is the unique and
engaging autobiography of Anton Gerits, a Dutch antiquarian bookseller. Readers are treated to a
behind-the-scenes look at Europe's antiquarian book trade from 1950 to the present. Featuring a
treasury of anecdotes and replete with colorful characters, Gerits writes of his dealing with true
legends of the book trade such as H.P. Kraus, Maurice L. Ettinghausen, and Menno Hertzberger.
Gerits life story is also the story behind the building of significant private libraries, as well as the
Special Collections departments of institutional and academic libraries of Western Europe, Japan,
America, and even behind the Iron Curtain during the bleak days of the Cold War era. A past
president of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the author of more than a
dozen books, Anton Gerits' memoir is enthusiastically recommended reading, especially for book
collectors, bibliophiles, librarians, academia, and members of the publishing community.
Mark Twain: A Biography
Connie Ann Kirk
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0313330255 $29.95 greenwood.com
Samuel Clemons lived 75 years; fifty of them writing under the pseudonym Mark Twain while
numerous critical works about his writings abound, surprisingly there are very few in-depth
biographical coverages that reveal Mark Twain's personal life. Biogapher Connie Kirk uses
established Twain resources and adds new research and perspectives gleaned from Twain's
personal
letters and her discussions with family members: the result is an in-depth modern survey of Twain
for new students of his works.
The World History Shelf
Bosworth Field To Bloody Mary
John A. Wagner
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
1573565407 $79.95 greenwood.com
Compiled and organized by historian, academician, and author John A. Wagner Bosworth Field
To
Bloody Mary: An Encyclopedia Of The Early Tudors is a 600-page encyclopedia offering precise
and concise definitions and descriptions of the significant men and women of Early Tudor
England.
Also providing informative definitions of Tudor England terminology, Bosworth Field To Bloody
Mary spans the period of 1485 to 1558 and encompasses the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII,
Edward VI, and Mary I. Featuring almost 400 cross-referenced entries, students are provided
with
information about key events, movements, groups, treaties, publications, and more. Enhanced
with
maps, genealogical charts, bibliography, a subject list, a listing of Tudor-themed historical novels,
an
annotated listing of Tudor websites, Bosworth Field To Bloody Mary is a strongly recommended
and core addition to personal, academic, and community library British History collections.
Fallen Order
Karen Liebreich
Grove Press
841 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0802117848 $25.00 groveatlantic.com
Intrigue, heresy and scandal in Galileo's Rome is a suitable topic for fiction but Karen Liebreich
provides all the trappings of action and high drama in her nonfiction Fallen Order: Intrigue,
Heresy,
And Scandal In The Rome Of Galileo And Caravaggio. This portrait of 17th century Roman
politics
and Church issues provides many surprises; from the story of how sexual abuse of children
(practiced by some of the leading priests in the Piarist Order) led to its collapse to how bishops
and
cardinals participated in the cover-up in an effort to protect the church. An eye-opening, revealing
social analysis.
The Hanoverians
Jeremy Black
Palgrave/Macmillan
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
www.palgrave-usa.com
1852854464 $29.95 1-888-330-8477
A history professor and a leading expert on eighteenth-century Britain, Jeremy Black presents The
Hanoverians: The History Of A Dynasty, an enthralling true account of British King George I,
George II, George III, and George IV, who presided during an era when they were seen virtually
as
foreigners by their own subjects. Their dynasty survived the invasion of England by Bonnie Prince
Charlie in 1745, and the loss of the American colonies, and achieved conquest both Canada and
India. Exploring both the character of the rulers themselves, and the lasting impact of their rule,
The
Hanoverians is a remarkable and welcome contribution to British and world history shelves.
Juice
Evan I. Schwartz
Harvard Business School Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
www.harvardbusinessonline.org
1591392888 $24.95 1-800-668-6780
Juice: The Creative Fuel That Drives World-Class Inventors is a remarkable history that explores
the
minds of some of the most prolific and innovative inventors in history and living in the modern
day.
Delving into the stories behind classic inventions as well as the people behind current innovations,
whether in science, mechanics, or business systems, Juice strives to understand the fundamental
keys
to creation - such as learning to channel chance, embrace failure, think systematically, and
more.
The Needlecraft Shelf
1000 Great Knitting Motifs
Luise Roberts
Trafalgar Square
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
www.trafalgarsquarebooks.com
1570762597 $19.95 1-800-423-4525
There plenty of yarns and patterns for knitters, but 1000 Great Knitting Motifs by Luise Roberts
is
the one pattern guide guaranteed to please all levels and styles of knitter. It features 1000 charted
motifs to chose from and not just Western, either: motifs from the Middle East and other parts
of
the world deftly separate 1000 Great Knitting Motifs from its largely-Western competitors. Add a
number of categories which deftly lend themselves to both browsing and quick reference and you
have a comprehensive needlecraft library reference including color charts to encourage
knowledgable design variations and you have a real reference winner complete with lay-flat
binding for practical access while knitting.
Confessions Of A Knitting Heretic
Annie Modesitt
ModeKnit Press
365 Irving Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
0975421999 $18.99 www.modeknit.com
Confessions Of A Knitting Heretic offers original tips, techniques, and projects for intermediate to
advanced knitters. A quite unorthodox and self-proclaimed "knitting heathen", Annie Modesitt
dares
to break conventions in this spiral bound volume, which uses black-and-white photographs,
diagrams combined with a clearly delineated text to expand the limits of imagination and creativity
when crafting with threads. The guidelines and suggestions include row-by-row details for truly
amazing creations. Confessions Of A Knitting Heretic is a superbly unique resource for anyone
with
enough experience in knitting to tire of the "same old, same old", and who yearns to try a
dazzling,
brand-new technique with their knitting projects and practices.
The Quilt That Walked To Golden
Sandra Dallas with Nanette Simonds
Breckling Press
283 Michigan Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
www.brecklingpress.com
0972121838 $29.95 1-630-941-1179
The Quilt That Walked To Golden is a full-color, coffee-table history book showcasing the lives
and
struggles of women who faced the Overland Trail to settle the mining and farm communities of
Colorado Territory, and especially the role that quilts and quilting had in helping them survive,
adapt, and thrive to difficult conditions. From stories of pioneering mothers who wrapped lost
children in quilts as burial shrouds, to sewing and quilting circles that offered pleasant ways to
socialize and interrupt the incredible lonliness of remote farms and mining camps, The Quilt That
Walked To Golden is an enthralling account illustrated with both vintage and full-color
photographs.
Highly recommended for any enthusiast curious about the history of quilting in America.
The Psychology Shelf
Ethics For The Practice Of Psychology In Canada
Derek Truscott & Kenneth H. Crook
University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
0888644221 $49.95 uap.ualberta.ca
A psychologist and a lawyer combine their expertise in Ethics For The Practice Of Psychology In
Canada, a manual especially for students in professional psychology programs intending to
practice
in Canada or professionals who desire to extend their understanding of the definitions of
responsible
practice. Chapters discuss basic ethical principles and systems, law and legal standards to keep in
mind, tenets of ethical decision-making, issues of confidentiality and professional boundaries,
means
to maintain and enhance one's competence in light of an ever-advancing field, providing services
across cultures, and much more. A serious, informed, in-depth book that an absolute "must-read"
for
psychologists in Canada; the depths of its plain-terms information make it a valuable contribution
to
reference shelves for psychology students and professionals of any nation.
Bipolar Disorder
Frances Mark Mondimore, MD
Johns Hopkins Press
2715 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218
0801878578 $21.95 www.press.jhu.edu
Patients and families will appreciate the large print format and easy accessibility of Dr. Francis
Mark
Mondimore's Bipolar Disorder, providing a basic guide to the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and
treatment of this psychiatric illness formerly known as 'manic-depression'. The latest treatments,
their pros and cons, and side effects help families make decisions based on the latest research and
findings, while the book's authoritative background and scientific basis assures readers gain
accurate
details from Dr. Francis Mondimoer, himself a practicing psychiatrist. An excellent guide to both
counseling and drug options.
W.W. Norton
500 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
www.wwnorton.com
What does the sequencing of the human genome tell us? Plenty of articles have discussed the
importance of sequencing, but none go into the depth and ease of explanation as does Henry
Gee's
Jacob's Ladder (0393050831, $25.95), which draws important connections between the
sequencing
process and its future applications. The real challenge will lie in understanding how genes interact
to
direct growth: chapters discuss what we know, what we've learned, and what we have yet to
know.
Daniel N. Stern's The Present Moment In Psychotherapy And Everyday Life (0393704297,
$29.95)
is also a winner, discussing how the 'here and now' of present moments intensely lived reveal
insights
about the psyche and the character of experience itself. From various ways in which the present is
perceived by the mind to its relationship to psychological growth and change, chapters address
basic
concepts in identifying present-moment experience. Excellent for students of psychology. Joel
Sadavoy, MD's Psychotropic Drugs And The Elderly: Fast Facts (0393703754, $65.00) is
designed
as a clinical guide for practicing geriatric psychiatrists, but plenty of nursing students and medical
professionals will consider it a major reference. Based on the most current research and accepted
clinical practice, all major drug classes are covered, class by class, with discussions revolving
around
treatment for common disorders in the elderly and both side effects and combination therapy
applications. Victoria Hendrick MD and Michael Gitlin MD's Psychotropic Drugs And Women:
Fast
Facts (0393704211, $27.50) provides an excellent survey of medical exposure for women, from
risks during pregnancy and applications for specific psychiatric disorders to general female
physiology. Where little human data is available, this is noted: where studies reflect the need for
specific monitoring, coverage provides clear information.
An Alchemy Of Mind
Diane Ackerman
Scribner
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY 10020
0743246721 $25.00 www.simonsays.com
The science of the brain receives newfound attention in Diane Ackerman's Alchemy Of The Mind,
which explains memory, thought, emotion, dreams and more using the latest
