Landscape Design
Elizabeth Barlow Rogers
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
0810942534 $75.00 1-212-206-7715
With 630 illustrations, many created just for this book (430 of which are in full color), Elizabeth
Barlow Rogers' Landscape Design: A Cultural And Architectural History offers dazzling,
panoramic
beauty to complement its extensive commentary on landscapes throughout history, ranging from
Stonehenge and the Forbidden City of Beijing to Versailles and New York's Central Park. This
comprehensive survey, with its intelligent text and breathtaking photographs, is highly
recommended
to anyone interested in the history of landscaping since the dawn of humanity.
Once And Future Myths
Phil Cousineau
Conari Press
2550 Ninth St, #101, Berkeley, CA 94710
1573241466 $24.95 1-800-685-9595
In Once And Future Myths: The Power Of Ancient Stories In Modern Times, author Phil
Cousinaeu, (a longtime student and colleague of Joseph Campbell) views mythology as a living
phenomenon with immediate impact in daily human life. Through understanding the nature of
mythical stories, Cousinaeu explains, we are better able to understand what drives us to work,
love,
create, and dream. Integrating psychology, history, and mythology into a unified gem of insight,
Once And Future Myths includes such topics as "How the Myth of Time that we are living
determines our quality of life" and "How the Myth of Creative Struggle teaches us to embrace
failure as a learning experience." Once And Future Myths speaks directly to the human need to
find
meaning to our lives.
The Tao Of Tango
Johanna Siegmann
Trafford Publishing
2333 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8T 4P4
155212410X $12.00 www.trafford.com
The Tao Of Tango is emphatically not a dance book (although the author Johanna Siegmann has
learned the Tango so that the reader never has to) but rather the ultimate self-help book on the
way
men and women view relationships. Written specifically to be accessible to both genders, The Tao
Of Tango includes physical exercises to heighten the senses. Author Johanna Siegmann compares
male and female energy, also known as Yang and Yin, to archetypal Tango dancers, and from this
draws insight for the reader to ponder long after he or she finishes this slim book. Fresh, unique,
and
definitely a brand new twist on the Tango.
A Cup Of Christmas Tea
Tom Hegg & Warren Hanson
Waldman House Press, Inc.
525 N. Third St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
0931674085 $14.95 1-888-700-7333
Elegantly composed by Tom Hegg and beautifully illustrated by Warren Hanson, A Cup Of
Christmas Tea is the heartwarming story of how a man's reluctant visit with his elderly aunt in
quiet
comfort of her home creates within him an unexpected joy and a renewal of the holiday spirit. The
author was requested in 1981 by his pastor at the Westminister presbyterian Church in
Minneapolis
to write something for the church's 125th anniversy. Tom Hegg composed this wonderful story in
just three days by drawing from the memories of Christmases he had spent with his grandparents
and
a great aunt. Written in verse, Hegg's story is timeless and timely -- and not to be restricted to the
month of December, but enjoyed all year round as a personal and family favorite!
Vatos
Jose Galvez, photographer & Luis Alberto Urrea, poet
Cinco Puntos Press
2709 Louisville, El Paso, TX 79930
0938317520 $19.95 1-800-566-9072
Vatos is a joining of the photographs by Jose Galvez and the poetry of Luis Alberto Urrea. The
word "vatos" is Chicano street slang for "dude, guy, pal, or brother". The poem comprising the
text
is Urrea's "Hymn to Vatos Who Will Never Be in a Poem", and is an evocation of Chicano
manhood
and a shining spotlight on Chicano men who are typically ignored or misrepresented by the
surrounding culture, from migrant workers and barrio homeboys to blue-collar husbands and
social
activists. Jose Galvez's memorable, black-and-white photographs throughout Vatos bring its
reverberant poetry to life, creating a unique visual and cognitive experience. Highly
recommended.
Active Retirement For Affluent Workaholics
Peter Silton
N.P. Financial Publishing
PO Box 48891, Los Angeles, CA 90049
1882758072 $19.95 1-310-471-1353
In Active Retirement For Affluent Workaholics: Planning For The Life You've Always Wanted,
Peter Silton shows readers in their 50s through their 70s all about how to plan for, stay active
through,
and
enjoy their retirement and the senior life they's always aspired to. Readers will learn how to do a
rebirth (Kaneka), use money wisely (Wenjen); and begin a new life path (Ken-Tao); as well as
keeping physically and emotionally fit; expand their hobbies and artistic pursuits; develop and
maintain interests and relationships; control their finances and manage their estates. Here is
practical,
life enhancing advice on staying as active in retirement as when working with an earlier career,
including travel, mentoring, volunteering, and enjoying what their affluence can accomplish in
their
behalf. Active Retirement For Affluent Workaholics is especially recommended for those seeking
early retirement, or have had retirement thrust upon them because of workplace rules, health
issues,
or life-long ambitions which were deferred until their retirement years.
In Signs Of Weakness: Juxtaposing Irish Tales And The Bible, Varese Layzer surveys and
analyses
both the practical and the theoretical difficulties of determining "influence" in ancient writing. To
do
so focuses on the relationship between the oral and written, literacy and literature, and the
disciplines of Irish Studies and Biblical Studies. Signs Of Weakness is an impressive, original,
scholarly student that matches Samson, Jonah and Esther with three heroes from early Irish
literature, ad Layzer explores their weakness and heroic strengths, gender and power, frailty and
ambiguity. The comparisons illuminate each tradition and showcases the literary and emotional
wealth of these two ancient narrative traditions for today's readers. Enhanced with a glossary of
Irish
terms, and index of Biblical and Ancient references, an index of early Irish texts, and an index of
authors, Signs Of Weakness is very highly commended to students of literature and mythos.
The Classic M1 Garand
Jim Thompson
Paladin Press
PO Box 1307, Boulder, CO 80306
158160260X $20.00 1-800-466-6868
The M1 Garand was the first and only full-power, semiautomatic infantry rifle issued to Allied
troops during World War II. Rugged, durable, and able to withstand environmental stress in the
field, this military weapons went on to become the most popular high-powered target
semiautomatic
in the world. The Classic M1 Garand is a profusely illustrated, up-to-date guide for M1 Garand
enthusiasts and collectors. Author Jim Thompson explores the M1 Garand's tactical, development,
and industrial history, and offers an insightful examination of its perceived "flaws", as well as
presenting expert advice on buying parts and parts kits. Thompson also provides information on
the
M1's World War II and postwar delivery chronology -- useful as a general guideline when
restoring
an M1. Very highly recommended to both users and collectors, The Classic M1 Garand also
offers a
wealth of answers to common questions about the M1, as well as detailed instruction on expert
procedures for maintaining this classic weapon.
Take Back Your Marriage
William Doherty, Ph.D.
Guilford Press
72 Spring St., New York NY 10012
1-57230-459-6 $21.95 1-800-365-7006
Plenty of titles provide marital advice; but few so clearly outline the outside forces which tend to
drive couples apart as William Doherty's Take Back Your Marriage, which tells how to stick
together in a world which pulls people apart. Family therapist Doherty says today's divorces are
the
result of conflicting demands on time and money - troubles which can be overcome by determined
couples. This tells how.
Two Roads To Wisdom?
Bo Mou, Editor
Open Court Publishing
Box 388, Ashland, OR 44805
0812694341 $34.95 opencourtbooks.com
Collections strong in philosophy or Asian studies will find Two Roads To Wisdom? to be a fine
survey of Chinese philosophy's history and its contrast with Western analytic traditions. Leading
philosopher in both traditions contribute to this comparative exam of Chinese and analytic
philosophy and the methodologies which differ.
Digital McLuhan
Paul Levinson
Routledge
29 West 35th St., NY, NY 10001-2299
0415249910 $16.95 1-800-634-7064
The author worked with McLuhan at the end of the 1970s and here explains the public's
fascination
with and perceptions of McLuhan and his theories. Chapters provide modern links between these
theories and the experiences of the computer world in modern times, developed after he died in
1980. Essential for any who would apply McLuhan's perspective to modern times.
Roswell
Karl T. Pflock
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
1573928941 $25.00 1-800-421-0351
Karl Pflock believed that UFOs are real; that some were intelligently controlled vehicles from
another planet. His focus in Roswell provides a different look at the phenomena associated with
Roswell, New Mexico, than one might anticipate from his prior beliefs, outlining a different theory
about Roswell and charting his journey from hopeful agnostic to Roswell skeptic. A 'must' for any
UFO buff.
Storybook Mentors
Brenda Waggoner
Cook Communications Ministries
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
0781435021 $17.99 1-719-536-0100
In Storybook Mentors: Grown-Up Wisdom From Children's Classics, licensed professional
counselor Brenda Waggoner applies the theme of mentoring wisdom to fifteen classic children's
stories. The stories are grouped into three categories: Children As Mentors (Anne of Green
Gables -
Imagination; A Little Princess - Hope; Heidi - Grace; Pippi Longstocking - Free Spirit; Pollyanna
-
Optimism); Friends As Mentors (Charlotte's Web - Sacrificial Love; The Little Engine That Could
-
Confidence; Black Beauty - Humility; The Secret Garden - Coming Alive); and Elders As
Mentors
(The Velveteen Rabbit - Becoming Real; Mary Poppins - Mystique); Little Women - Nurturing;
The
Giving Tree - The Joy of Giving; The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe - Redemption; Make
Way
For Ducklings - Homemaking). Each begins with a brief summary of the story (called "Crux of the
Classic"); with each chapter making application of the mentor's truth to women's spiritual lives,
and
concludes with a section that connects the classic tale with Biblical truth ("Words of Old").
Unique,
engaging, informative, and inspiring, Storybook Mentors is widely recommended reading for
parents, teachers, counselors, youth workers, tutors, and anyone else with the responsibility for
nurturing a young mind.
Anti-Wrinkle Treatments For Perfect Skin
Pierre Jean Cousin
Storey Books
105 Schoolhouse Rd., Pownal, VT 05261
1-58017-368-3 $16.95 1-800-722-7202
In ten minutes with the use of a blender, anyone can whip up skin-replenishing recipes using just
a
few natural ingredients from the market and Pierre Jean Cousin's Anti-Wrinkle Treatments For
Perfect Skin. Over forty recipes for masks, cleansers, and lotions use fruit and herbs and provide
excellent formulas for treatment.
Creative Solutions For Unusual Projects
Scott Boylston
How Design Books/F&W Publications
1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
1-58180-120-3 $31.99 1-800-289-0963
This sourcebook is packed with tips on how to approach new and unusual projects in graphic
design. Templates and formats for projects include quick fixes and solutions for common
challenges,
with sketches and instruction covering almost thirty projects from start to finish. A 'must' for any
active designer.
Journeys Across The Rainbow
Dale Colclasure and David Jensen, eds/
Rainbow Pride Press
6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 150-117, Boulder, Colorado 80301
0970398808 $17.95 1-303-267-2155
Journeys Across The Rainbow: Inspirational Stories For The Human Race is a collection of nearly
eighty uplifting short stories, contributed from around the world. The stories especially focus
upon
the core themes of coming out of the closet on the matter of one's sexuality; addiction and
recovery;
spirituality; business; love; HIV and AIDS; and rising above the turbulence life throws at one.
Contributors of particular note include Sgt. Mitchell Grobeson, the first openly gay police officer
in
the L.A.P.D., and Dan Jinks, producer of the film American Beauty. Powerful, stimulating, and
openly candid, Journeys Across The Rainbow is an assembly of vignettes to be remembered.
Chronicle Books
85 Second St., San Francisco CA 94105
1-800-722-6657
Two excellent titles are highly recommended picks: their subjects are uncommon and both
general-interest libraries and art library holdings will find these important. Michael Barson and
Steven Heller's Red Scared! (0-8118-2887-5, $22.95) covers the Communist menace as seen
through popular cultural icons and the media. The collections of posters, advertisements, and
media
presentations in color throughout provide a powerful visual survey of the ways in which
Communism was presented to the public eye. Jim Sherraden, Elek Horvath and Paul Kingsbury's
Hatch Show Print (2856-5, $35.00) traces the evolution of show posters for entertainers,
examining
links between show poster art and the American entertainment industry from the early 1800s to
modern times. Nashville's long-time Hatch Show Print is the focus of this examination, which
blends
a survey of popular culture with an examination of letterpress and print evolution. Both are
exceptional.
Watson-Guptill
770 Broadway, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10003
1-800-451-1741
These excellent titles are recommended picks, offering unique perspectives not typically
duplicated
in competing titles. Roger Walton edits Music.com (0-8230-8347-0, $39.95), which covers music
website design and promotion. Art mingles with music in a title which explores how sound images
are translated to a computer/visual medium, with examples of albums and sites in full color on
every
page. The Institute of Store Planners and editors of VM&SD Magazine present Stores & Retail
Spaces (7496-X, $35.00), a lavish display of notable stores and their uses. From superstores and
mall stores to small retail displays, this focuses on the fine art of presentation in the retail world.
Maggie Toy edits The Architect (1652-8, $29.95), a fine celebration of the world's best female
architects. A wide range of styles and approaches is featured in this portrait of over thirty of the
world's most distinguished. Mary C. Henderson's Mielziner (8823-5, $45.00) provides a fine
treatise
on the master of stage design, acclaimed as a scenic and lighting designer in the 20th century. Five
decades of work contributed to the heyday of modern theater and are covered in an intriguing
survey
of his many talents.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
History Of Christian-Muslim Relations
Hugh Goddard
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1-56663-340-0 $16.95 1-800-462-6420
This history covers changing relationships between Muslim and Christian worlds, examining how
the
two largest religious communities have interacted over the ages. Hugh Goddard's History Of
Christian-Muslim Relations is a fine survey with an emphasis on changing relationships and ideals
on
both sides.
The Muslim Jesus
Tarif Khalidi, editor & translator
Harvard University Press
79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
0674004779 $22.95 1-800-448-2242
The Muslim Jesus: Sayings And Stories In Islamic Literature is the English translation of the
largest
collection ever published for a western readership of the sayings and stories of Jesus as found in
Arabic Islamic literature. A unique and invaluable resource for the study of Jesus's role and
position
within an Islamic context, The Muslim Jesus documents how the Islamic movement assimilated
the
figurehead of Christianity and its implications for contemporary intersectarian relations and
ecumenical dialogue between Christians and Muslims. Tarif Khalidi's informative introduction and
commentaries place the sayings and stories within an historical context. This compendium of
some
300 sayings and stories of Jesus are arranged in chronological order, revealing how the image of
Jesus evolved throughout a thousand years of Islamic history and lore. The Muslim Jesus is an
indispensable and greatly appreciated addition to Islamic Studies.
What Did The Biblical Writers Know And When Did They Know It?
William G. Dever
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
255 Jefferson Avenue, S.E. , Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
0802847943 $25.00 1-800-253-7521
What Did The Biblical Writers Know And When Did They Know It? uses archaeology to
reconstruct what ancient Israel must have been like, in an attempt to shed light on the historical
background of biblical scriptures. Written in clear language for general readers, What Did the
Biblical Writers Know and When Did They Know It? examines the Iron Age of ancient Palestine
(1200-600 B.C.) and more. Author William Denver draws upon his extensive experience and
expertise as a professor of archaeology and anthropology, and his 30 seasons' worth of
archaeological expeditions excavating in the Near East. From his own experiences, logic, and
interpolation, he successfully turns historical evidence into a vivid living world.
2,500 Biblical Questions & Answers
Kathryn M, Snelson
Dorrance Publishing Company
643 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
0805948910 $21.00 1-800-788-7654
This outstanding resource reference provides a lay reader's collection of trivia-type questions
organized around Biblical history and facts. from Biblical descriptions of politicians and birds of
the
air to thoughts on love, charity and Pauline names, chapters are organized by topic, provide
question
and answer formats for easy browsing, and are packed with Biblical quotes and history. 2,500
Biblical Questions & Answers is a lively, well researched collection.
Journey To Self-Realization
Paramahansa Yogananda
Self-Realization Fellowship
3880 San Rafael Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065-3298
087612256X $14.00 yogananda-srf.org
In Journey To Self-Realization: Collected Talks And Essays On Realizing God In Daily Live,
Volume III, (and newly issued by the Self-Realization Fellowship) we are treated to more of
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) keen spiritual insights ranging from the deepest mysteries
of
creation to the practical art of balanced living in a complex and contemporary world. Also very
strongly recommended for students of religion, spirituality are the two earlier volumes comprising
this outstanding trilogy: Man's Eternal Quest and The Divine Romance.
The Needlecraft Shelf
25 Gorgeous Sweaters
Catherine Ham
Lark Books
50 College St., Asheville, NC 28801
1-57990-172-7 $24.95
Knitting basics and sweater creation titles are usually beyond novice-level skills: not so with
Catherine Ham's 25 Gorgeous Sweaters, which encourages novices to use easy techniques to
seam,
assemble, and block knit garments. Plenty of professional tips and techniques are included in this
book, which offers 25 diverse patterns designed for new knitters.
American Quilter's Society
Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com
Two quilting guides are recommended picks for avid quilters. Sue Nickles' Machine Applique
(1-57432-778-X, $22.95) provides three selected techniques in a sampler which covers invisible
applique, template and starch applique, and raw-edge fusible applique. Over thirty patterns and
instructions make it easy to follow. Joyce Jones' Uncovering Traditional Quilts (758-5, $19.95)
provides piecing tips and techniques, showing how to explore combinations of piecing techniques
and how to use squares and rectangles to easy advantage. Both are fine guides.
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
These excellent quilter's guides provide a range of projects and approaches for aspiring quilters.
Lidna Kemshall's Color Moves (1-56477-341-8, $24.95) covers the basics of transferring prints
onto
fabric, featuring five projects which cover the step-by-step techniques necessary for such
transfers.
From working with transfer mediums to creating original designs, this is packed with tips. Beth
Ann
Williams' Colorwash Bargello Quilts (358-8, $24.95) covers the basics of blending fabrics into
quilts, using ten projects as examples on how to blend quilts and colors. Use the plans for
blending
and arranging the fabric colors and textures to understand how bargello quilts work. Carol Doak's
Easy Paper-Pieced Baby Quilts (330-2, $24.95) presents a dozen new designs for childhood baby
quilt themes, teaching how to use cutting charts to create easy projects. Color photos accompany
patterns and descriptions. Judy Murrah's In The Studio With... (300-0, $24.95) provides twelve
quilted projects packed with tricks for adding color and movement to quilts. From initial designs
to
playful finishes, this presents her signature style.
The Literary Shelf
Stories For An Enchanted Afternoon
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Gold Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
19308460092 $24.95 1-800-888-4741
Kristine Kathryn Rusch has authored more than fifty novels, won numerous awards, and is an
effective, talented, and experienced storyteller. Stories For An Enchanted Afternoon showcases
her
best short fiction in the field of science fiction and will serve to introduce her to a whole new
generation of readers. The stories comprising this outstanding anthology include: Skin Deep;
Echea;
Coolhunting; Going Native; Millennium Babies; Harvest; Strange Creatures; Monuments to the
Dead; Spirit Guides; Burial Detail; and The Gallery of His Dreams. Augmented with a foreword
by
science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson, Kristine Rusch's Stories For An Enchanted Afternoon
truly
lives up to its title!
Victims Or Villains
Malcolm J. Turnbull
Popular Press
Bowling Green State Univerity, Bowling Green, OH 43403
0879727845 $21.95 1-800-515-5118
Malcolm Turnbull's Victims Or Villains: Jewish Images In Classic English Detective Fiction
addresses Jewish characters in the classical English detective story, from Conan Doyle onwards.
Inevitably, Jewish characters in these stories have been stereotyped as moneylenders, fences,
underworld operatives, saboteurs, or even power-crazed megalomaniacs. Victims or Villains uses
countless examples in literature to follow the evolution of the Jewish caricature, in relation to
anti-semitic sentiment in British society. Also analyzed are the reevaluations of Jewish
stereotyping
after 1930, both due to the literary development of the crime novel and to the international events
of
World War II and the Holocaust. Studied crime writers include Baroness Orczy, Sydney Horler,
R.
Austin Freeman, Ngaio Marsh, and S.T. Hayman, while the writing of Golden Age "giants"
Dorothy
L. Sayers, Agatha Christie, and Anthony Berkeley Cox are examined in detail. A fascinating
subject,
and very highly recommended for students of popular culture, as well as fans of the detective
story
genre.
Lord Of The Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin
215 Park Avenue South, NY NY 10003
0618129022 $20.00 1-800-225-3362
This thick paperback packs in all three of Tolkien's classic fantasy books under one cover, making
it
a highly recommended pick for any newcomer to the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The adventures
of
Frodo and the hobbits and elves of the kingdom receive new life under one cover: one book to
find
them all....
Classic Era Of American Pulp Magazines
Peter Haining
Chicago Review Press
814 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60610
1556523890 $39.95 1-312-337-0747
Peter Haining's Classic Era Of American Pulp Magazines provides a beautiful, illustrated history
of
the rise of the pulp magazine, which grew from the 19th century dime novel incarnation to comic
book realms. Chapters provide beautiful color photos of pulps of all genres, along with a lively
history of their social influences and transition points. Highly recommended.
Shank's Mare
Ikku Jippensha
Charles E. Tuttle Company
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
0-8048-1580-1 $16.95 1-800-526-2778
Students of Japanese literature will find Ikku Jippensha's Shank's Mare to be an outstanding comic
novel and essential to a thorough study of Japanese literary history and culture: Thomas Satchell
provides the English translation of this story of adventure and discovery. The original was issued
serially in 1802: this will appeal to modern readers.
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Blvd., Columbia MO 65201
1-800-828-1894
Collected Works Of Langston Hughes V. 4 (0-8262-1342-1, $29.95) is a college-level critical
examination presenting Hughes' novels Not Without Laughter and Tambourines To Glory, and is
recommended reading for any studying the body of Hughes' works. Dolan Hubbard edits these
two
short novels, which are recommended reading for any in-depth study of Hughes' achievements.
Darryl Dickson-Carr's African American Satire (1325-1, $34.95) is also recommended for
college-level audiences; this studies the role and purpose of satire as a literary genre in
African-American writings. Afro-American literature and the history of satire are concurrently
studied in chapters which argue that major works by Hughes, Ellison and other should be viewed
as
satires in order to fully appreciate their meaning.
Louisa May Alcott Encyclopedia
Gregory Eiselein & Anne Phillips, Eds.
Greenwood Press
Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007
0-313-30896-9 $95.00 1-800-225-5800
College-level students of Alcott's works will find the Louisa May Alcott Encyclopedia to be a fine
reference examining the biographical details of Alcott's life and family. From her place in 19th
century history and publishing achievements to her adult and children's writings as a whole, the
Louisa May Alcott Encyclopedia provides an excellent reference.
San Francisco Beat
David Meltzer, Ed.
City Lights
261 Columbus Ave., S.F., CA 94133
0-87286-379-4 $19.95 citylights.com
Interviews with makers of San Francisco's "beat scene" are captured by Metzer, himself a Beat
generation artist, in San Francisco Beat, a oustanding and informative collection of recent
interviews
which relate what happened. Ferlinghetti, Everson, Rexroth and other major literary figures of the
times reflect on experiences and philosophy.
The Uncommercial Traveller And Other Papers 1859-70
Charles Dickens
Michael Slater & John Drew, editors
Ohio State University Press
11030 S. Langley Ave., Chicago IL 60628
0814208754 $50.00 1-800-621-2736
Volume 4 of The Dent Uniform Edition Of Dickens' Journalism, The Uncommercial Traveller
And
Other Papers 1859-70 is a significant literary event for Dickensian studies. Like the earlier
volumes of Charles Dicken's work, the articles and writings of thise literary compendium of
Dicken's
writings is enhanced for academia and Dickensian scholarship by a list of abbreviations, a
prefance,
introduction, acknowledgements, as well as "Note on the Text and Illustrations", select
bibliography,
"Dicken's Life and Times 1859-70", a list of illustrations, glossary, index, and four appendices:
The
Great International Walking-Match; Prefaces; Descriptive headlines added by Dickens to articles
in
the volume which were included in UT1; and Complete listing of Dickens' known journalism,
December 1833-August 1869. Highly recommended.
Kori
Heinz Insu Fenkl & Walter K. Lew, Eds.
Beacon Press
25 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108
0-8070-5916-1 $23.00 www.beacon.org
There has been major growth in the popularity of Korean-American literature lately, and Kori
represents the first anthology to provide a comprehensive collection of 20th century works by
Koreans from the 1930s to the 1990s. Prominent Korean-American scholars and writers edit and
present the 16 entries in this excellent and recommended collection.
Understanding May Sarton
Mark K. Fulk
University of South Carolina Press
937 Assembly Street, 8th Floor, Columbia, SC 29208
1570034222 $29.95 1-800-768-2500
Understanding May Sarton is a comprehensive study of the poetry, fiction, and memoirs of May
Sarton, a pioneering feminist whose literary works were underappreciated during her lifetime.
Author Mark Fulk explores Sarton's writing as speaking to both genders and all sexual
orientations,
not just female or lesbian readers, and delves in a literary analysis of the true spirit of Sarton's
intent.
Covering all of Sarton's work, from her initial poetry celebrating women's sexuality to her
coming-out novel and her final novel and volume of poetry about the advancing onset of age.
Recommended for American literature, feminism, and women's studies reading lists,
Understanding
May Sarton is a superb reference and resource.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Faith And The Placebo Effect
Lolette Kuby
Origin Press
1122 Grant Ave., #C, Novato, CA 94945
1579830056 $23.00 OriginPress.com
In Faith And The Placebo Effect: An Argument For Self-Healing, poet, cultural critic, activist,
and
one-time professor of literature Lolette Kuby raises a prophetic voice of protest against the
narrowness of conventional medicine and in support of the power of faith in the "placebo
response".
Kuby writes with the authority and power of her own first hand experience with breast cancer of a
spectacular placebo healing, and offers a well sustained and articulate argument for self-healing
through the mind alone. Kuby shows that the placebo effect is a common denominator across all
treatments for illness which triggers an innate, mind-based, self-healing capacity. She clear
demonstrates how readers can consciously trigger the placebo effect, through direct faith in the
inner
source of all healing. Faith And The Placebo Effect is challenging, informative, and highly
recommended reading for students of alternative medicine and the psychology of healing.
Family and professional caregivers of Alzheimer's patients now have a unique and very book
which
can identify appropriate activities for various levels of Alzheimer patients. Almost 300 pages
outlines
the activities for both daily and special occasion celebrations, with tips on how to ask the patient
for
input, resource lists, caregivers' anecdotes, and more. Invaluable.
Caregiving Sourcebook
Joyce Brennfleck Shannon, Editor
Omnigraphics, Inc.
615 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226
0-7808-0331-0 $78.00 1-800-234-1340
Caregiving Sourcebook adds to the publisher's ongoing reference series, providing basic consumer
health information for caregivers and including tips for not only general care, but meeting the
challenges of specific kinds of conditions. From legal issues and financial information for
caregivers
to the effects of caregiving, Caregiving Sourcebook packs in practical details.
The Headache Sourcebook
Joel Paulino, M.D.
Ceabert J. Griffith, M.P.A.S.
Contemporary Books
4255 West Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712-1975
0737305452 $17.95 1-847-679-5500
The Headache Sourcebook was written not only to help people in pain, but to dispel myths about
headaches, such as the false assumption that nothing can be done to alleviate recurring headaches.
In
non-technical, easy-to-understand language, this book seeks to educate the lay reader on what
headaches are and aren't, their causes, and how to manage and overcome their pain. With detailed
lifestyle measures, self-care techniques, and information about drug and alternative treatments,
The
Headache Sourcebook is designed to help effectively assist headache sufferers find better health.
Highly recommended for the twenty million people in the U.S. who are estimated to be
experiencing
headaches at any one time.
Advance Care Planning
Park Ridge Center
211 E. Ontario, #800, Chicago, IL 60611-3215
0-945482-05-1 $4.95
Pamphlets and small booklets usually aren't featured here, but Advance Care Planning: Raising
End-of-Life Issues is an exception, recommended as a pocket communication guide for physicians
involved with terminally ill patients. From understanding family communication problems and
code
objectives to common pitfalls and conflict resolution, Advance Care Planning provides physicians
with clear guidelines.
The Carpal Tunnel Helpbook
Scott M. Fried, M.D.
Perseus Publishing
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
07382-04552 $15.00 1-800-242-7737
Dr. Scott M. Fried's The Carpal Tunnel Helpbook provides an effective, non-surgical program for
the management of carpal tunnel syndrome and other types of related nerve problems, providing
the
latest information on early symptoms of problems and suggestions for modifying home and work
situations. Pain management exercises and suggested medications are at the heart of this practical
self-help guide.
How To Stop Heartburn
Anil Minocha, M.D. & Christine Adamec
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
605 Third Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY 10158-0012
0471391395 $14.95 1-800-225-5945
How To Stop Heartburn: Simple Ways To Heal Heartburn And Acid Reflux is a guide to relief
from
acid reflux, commonly known as "heartburn," a condition which affects more than 60 million
American adults at least once a month. Chronic heartburn can bring about severe medical
problems,
including cancer. But heartburn and its brutal consequences can be prevented and minimized with
simple treatments and lifestyle choices. Written specifically for the non-specialist general reader,
How To Stop Heartburn clearly and succinctly explains the serious consequences of untreated
heartburn, and immediate advice concerning it. All the latest treatment options are covered, from
nutrition and lifestyle changes to antacids, drugs, surgery, and alternative remedies. How To Stop
Heartburn is a "must" for anyone confronted with periodic gastronomical distress!
The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide To Medical Tests
Dr. Simeon Margolis
Johns Hopkins Medical Publications
632 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
092966163X $39.95 1-800-462-6420
The Johns Hopkins Guide Consumer Guide To Medical Tests offers the non-specialist general
reader a wealth of accessible detail on what one can expect from the hundreds of life-saving
medical
tests available today, ranging from routine screenings to mammography to cutting edge genetic
tests.
Written in plain English for the lay reader, this invaluable, "user friendly" guide is up to date and
extremely easy to use. The Johns Hopkins Consumer Guide To Medical Tests is a comprehensive
and very highly recommended modern-day reference.
An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide To Headaches
Robert D. Milne, et al.
Future Medicine Publishing, Inc.
1640 Tiburon Blvd., Suite 2, Tiburon, CA 94920
1887299033 $23.95 1-800-512-HEAL
An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide To Headaches is a comprehensive guide to alternative
medicinal treatments of chronic headaches -- a common malady that afflicts 90% of men and 95%
of
women. Collaborative written by Robert D. Milne, Blake More, and Burton Goldberg to help
readers "say goodbye to headaches for the rest of your life," with multiple treatment options for
11
major types of headaches. The described treatments include herbalism and acupuncture, which are
free of the side effects common to conventional treatments. An Alternative Medicine Definitive
Guide To Headaches is essential reading for anyone who suffers from America's number one
health
complaint!
The Lyons Press
123 West 18 St., New York NY 10011
Two excellent horse care guides are practical introductions to caring for and showing a horse.
Barbara Burn's The Horseless Rider (1-58574-322-4, $19.95) provides a guide to riding, showing
and enjoying other people's horses. From analyzing a stable's qualities to taking different
approaches
with different horses, this is packed with invaluable, practical ideas. Susan McBane's The Perfect
Pony (302-X, $19.95) provides newcomers with tips on caring for ponies, from breeds and
choices
to housing, handling and feeding. Both are fine choices for the home reference collection.
Diet-Step 20 Grams/20 Minutes for Women Only!
Fred A. Stutman, M.D.
Medical Manor Books
3501 Newberry Rd Philadelphia PA 19154
0934232105 $25.95 1-800-343-8464
Dr. Fred Stutman's Diet-Step 20 Grams/20 Minutes for Women Only! is a "user friendly"
weight-loss and fitness guide written in response to the many other diets for women that spark
initial
weight loss but usually end with the weight being gained back. Diets in which most of the weight
loss is water, diets that cause the dieter's body to burn muscle protein, and diets that
unintentionally
prompt binging are all poor health choices. Diet-Step 20 Grams/20 Minutes for Women Only!
counters all of these problems with a two-step program that combines a high-fiber, low fat diet
with
a daily exercise plan of 20 minutes of walking. The goal is healthy, lifelong diet and fitness for
women, allowing even the occasional dessert.
The Railroading Shelf
Illustrated Encyclopedia Of World Railway Locomotives
P. Ransome-Wallis, editor
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
0486412474 $34.95 1-800-223-3130
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of World Railway Locomotives has been long unavailable and its
reprinted appearance will delight any interested in world locomotives who appreciate technical
explanations of trains. Experts in their field provide discussions of steam engines around the
world,
from operation and systems to the layout and routine of a running shed. Black and white vintage
photos and illustrations abound. Illustrated Encyclopedia Of World Railway Locomotives is a
true
railroading classic!
Steam To Spokane
Pentrex
Box 94911, Pasadena, CA 91109
2-56342-094-5 $19.95 1-800-950-9333
After years of being on display in Oregon, this antique steam locomotive was brought back to life
in
2001. Steam To Spokane is a full color video that provides excellent footage and train scenes
charting the locomotive's pull of 18 cars through the scenic Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, the
forests of Washington, and the scenic stops of the North. Fans of steam train videos who like
different angles and scenery will relish the varied presentation of this outstanding 60-minute
railroading video.
Prairie Whistles
Dennis Boyer
Trails Media Group
P.O. Box 317, Black Earth, WI 53515
091502490X $16.95 1-800-236-8088
Prairie Whistles: Tales Of Midwest Railroads is an engaging collection of railroading tales and
folklore from time gone by, filled from cover to cover with vivid anecdotes told by men and
women
who once labored to spread this historical mode of transportation. Prairie Whistles includes tales
from conductors, porters, carmen, tower operators, telegraph operators, and more to give a
picturesque, vibrant look into the past of the Midwest. Engagingly written by Dennis Boyer (a
member of several railroad historical societies), Prairie Whistle is a fascinating, informative
locomotive history and a "must" for all railroad buffs!
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
The Daisy Sutra
Helen Weaver
Buddha Rock Press
P.O. Box 736, Woodstock, NY 12498
0970050283 $14.95 www.daisysutra.com
The Daisy Sutra: Conversations With My Dog is an incredible story of communication between
human and animal. Author Helen Weaver, who agonized over the failing health of her beloved
pet,
was torn between the options of euthanasia and hope for quality of life when she called an animal
communicator. Yet what she learned changed her life, as she began to understand and truly
empathize with the perceptions of her faithful companion. A "must" for dog lovers, The Daisy
Sutra
is a heartwarming and fascinating glimpse into the mind of the creatures whose loyalty we so
often
take for granted.
Choosing A Dog For Dummies
Chris Walkowicz
Hungry Minds/IDG Books
919 East Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 400, Foster City, CA 94404
0764553100 $21.99 www.dummies.com
Chris Walkowicz's Choosing A Dog For Dummies is a simple, straightforward, easy-to-read, and
dependable introduction on how to decide which pet qualities you value most and are compatible
with your own particular life style; all of the practical steps to take in choosing a great dog for
you;
as well as all aspects of properly caring for your canine pet. Additionally, readers can find out
about
breed rescue, and there's an invaluable advice about selecting a "kid-friendly" dog. If you are
considering the acquisition of a canine companion for you or your family, read Chris Walkowicz's
Choosing A Dog For Dummies!
Blessing The Bridge
Rita M. Reynolds
NewSage Press
P.O. Box 607, Troutdale, OR 97060-0607
0939165384 $13.95 1-877-695-2211
Author Rita Reynolds draws upon more than twenty years of experience working with sick and
dying animals to alleviate their suffering in her new book, Blessing The Bridge: What Animals
Teach
Us About Death, Dying, And Beyond, a spiritual collection of stories about the animals that
touched
her life. This is more than a volume of advice for grieving the loss of a pet; Blessing The Bridge is
a
pioneer journey toward deeper understanding between animals and humans. With a nonsecular
perspective on death and renewal, inspirational stories, and unlimited compassion, Blessing The
Bridge is a memorable and gentle work of heartfelt emotion.
Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes
Daniel W. Gotshall
Sea Challengers, Inc.
4 Sommerset Rise, Monterey, CA 93940
0930118324 $24.95 1-831-373-6306
Now in a newly updated, revised and expanded fourth edition, Daniel Gotshall's Pacific Coast
Inshore Fishes continues to be the premier guide in its field. This fourth edition is enhanced with
forty-four new species along with a great many new photographs. Included are family descriptions
which previous editions did not have. Each species descriptions include up-to-date information on
sizes and geographic ranges. Pacific Coast Inshore Fishes is an essential and highly recommended
reference for ichthyologists, aquarium staff, and anyone with an interest in the varieties and life
cycles of fish dwelling in Pacific coastal oceanic habitats.
Creatures Of Habitat
Mark Gerard Hengesbaugh
Utah State University Press
7800 Old Main Hill. Logan, Utah 84322
0874214173 $19.95 1-435-797-1362
Creatures Of Habitat: The Changing Nature Of Wildlife And Wild Places In Utah And The
Intermountain West is an illustrated, exhaustively detailed account of the extremely fascinating
animals and plants to be found in the Utah and the intermountain west, ranging from the shorebird
that eats brine shrimp and flies nonstop each year from the Great Salt Lake to central Argentina,
to
the rare mustard plant just recently discovered on Mount Ogden. Creatures Of Habitat openly
discusses what is happening to this wildlife and its natural surroundings, emphasizing how the loss
of
its habitat is contributing to the decline and extinction of numerous species. With lists, guides to
wildlife viewing, and habitat maps, Creatures Of Habitat is an excellent reference for any amateur
animal watcher or natural world armchair traveler, particularly those who live in or near
Utah!
The American History Shelf
The Villista Prisoners Of 1916-17
James W. Hurst
Yucca Tree Press
2130 Hixon Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88005
188132544X $12.00 1-505-524-2357
The Villista Prisoners Of 1916-17 is a historical investigation of the capture, trial, and punishment
of
soldiers who followed the infamous Francisco "Pancho" Villa. Some were sentenced to hang;
others
were given life in prison. Their trials sparked a bitter and emotional debate about the culpability of
private soldiers who obeyed orders. Author Professor Hurst investigates all the circumstances of
Pancho Villa's lethal raid on Columbus, New Mexico, and the confusion of conflicting records on
the
fate of the captured Villistas. The only surviving trial transcript of the first six Villistas to be
caught
is used extensively. Thorough documentation along with extensive attention to detail make The
Villista Prisoners Of 1916-17 is an eye-opening examination of the aftermath to a turbulent
moment
in the history of the American West.
So, Ye Want To Be A Reenactor?
Brenton C. Kemmer & Karen L. Kemmer
Heritage Books, Inc.
1540 Pointer Ridge Pl., Bowie, MD 20716
0788417320 $17.00 heritagebooks.com
Brenton Kemmer and Karen Kemmer effectively collaborate in writing So, Ye Want To Be A
Reenactor?: A Living History Handbook, a straightforward collection of short, essay-style
instructions to putting together an excellent, realistic, accurate, inexpensive, and safe historical
reenactment. So, Ye Want To Be A Reenactor? features step by step help from experts, written in
a
style that those with even the most casual interest can immediately digest. Black and white
illustrations, photographs, and the occasional diagram pepper this book, and the appendices
contain
plenty of web sites, living history organizations, suggested reading materials, sample event
schedules, worksheets, and forms for recording research source records and military service
records.
A "must" for anyone interested in the fascinating performance art of recreating historical
drama!
We The People
Esther Rabchuk
Country Messenger Press
78D Cameron Lake Loop Road, Okanagan, WA 98440
096194076X $11.95
Rabchuk's refresher course on the Federalist Papers is only 80 pages, but packed within is an
easily-digested format and clear insights on the meaning of the Bill of Rights and Constitution
which
lends to classroom discussion as well as student pursuit. We The People is an excellent resource
for
any studying American history.
The River Jordan
Henry Burke and Dick Croy
Watershed Books
130 Warner St., Marietta, OH 45750
0964525224 $14.95 1-740-350-4292
The River Jordan: A True Story Of The Underground Railroad is the fictionalized account of a
true
story - the escape of the slave Jane and her seven children from a western Virginia tobacco
plantation, on land once owned by George Washington. All major characters and events are not
only
real, but also closely researched from newspapers and documentation of the time. Careful
attention
to detail and powerful imagery bring this near impossible journey of hope and freedom to vivid
life.
Highly recommended.
The Musicbook Shelf
Basic Music Theory
Jonathan Harnum
Quests, Ink
Box 73747, Fairbanks, AK 99707-3747
097075129X $24.95 QuestonsInk.com
In Basic Music Theory: How To Read, Write, And Understand Written Music, Jonathan Harnum
draws upon more than ten years of experience and expertise as a music teacher to present the
non-specialist general reader with a definitive and accessible introduction to music theory. At the
end of each short chapter a review has been placed to insure that the reader has understood and
assimilated the informative provided. Also provided at the conclusion of each chapter is a
"practical use" exercise. At the the end of each major section or "Part" is a comprehensive review
(complete with cross-referencing to the page number on which the information first appears).
After every few chapters and covering other topics are "interludes" ranging from ultra-brief
history of musical notation, how to practice, conducting, and a lesson in Italian musical terms.
Basic Music Theory is an ideal and highly recommended text for anyone of any background
wanting to become proficient in the reading, composing, and performance of written and notated
music.
How MIDI Works
Peter Lawrence Alexander
Hal Leonard Corporation
7777 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213
0634020838 $29.95 1-800-637-2852
How MIDI Works by expert Peter Alexander is now in a fully updated and expanded sixth
addition.
Ably edited and deftly illustrated by Carol J. Whitear, this "user friendly" introduction and guide
assumes no prior experience or expertise on the part of the reader. The text is written in straight
forward English and covers all aspects of mastering the MIDI including understanding the MIDI
workstation, MIDI language of musical performance, computer language of MIDI, control
changes,
controllers for keyboard operations, the mixing board, recording features, sequencing, hard disk
audio recording, the computer as the hub of a MIDI studio, sequences and recording MIDI and
digital audio. A complete course in MIDI technology and operation, How MIDI Works is a
essential
reading for all who aspire to create music in this particular forum and would be a core acquisition
for professional and music school reference collections.
Santorella Publications, Ltd.
13 Pleasant Ave., Danvers, MA 01923
1-877-600-0049
Santorella Publications is a premier publisher of sheet music for use by music students, music
schools, and professional performers. One of their newest series is dedicated to thematically
traditional music for weddings. Aptly arranged by Jonathon Robbins, this new and outstanding
series
features: Promises: Wedding Classics For Piano (TS58, $12.95); Promises: Popular Wedding
Classics Piano Accompaniment (TS230, $12.95); Promises: Popular Wedding Classics For
Clarinet
(TS235 w/CD, $14.95); Promises: Popular Wedding Classics For Trombone (TS234 w/CD,
$14.95); Promises: Popular Wedding Classics For Saxophone (TS233 w/CD, $14.95); Promises:
Popular Wedding Classics For Flute (TS232 w/CD, $14.95); and Promises: Popular Wedding
Classics For Trumpet (TS231 w/CD, $14.95). From Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" to
Schubert's
"Ave Maria", to Pachelbel's "Pachelbel's Canon in D", each volume is compendium of superbly
presented music that will enhance and make memorable both ceremony and occasion.
Sell Your Music
Mark W. Curran
NMD Books
2828 Cochran Street, Suite #285, Simi Valley, CA 93065
0970677359 $19.95 1-866-712-6215
Written by a recognized expert in online music marketing, Mark Curran's Sell Your Music: How
To
Profitably Sell Your Own Recordings Online is a comprehensive, user-friendly, step by step guide
to
using the Internet in order to make money from your own music. Sell Your Music contains
extensive
interviews with independent musicians who have made thousands of dollars, as well as tips, tricks,
and techniques to reaching your target market and maximizing your profits while minimizing
hassle.
Highly recommended for all aspiring performers whether they are soloists or band members.
University Press of Mississippi
3825 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson MS 39211
These very different music titles provide solid insights into the lives of individuals who
contributed greatly to their genres. Richard Congress' Blues Mandolin Man (1-57806-334-5,
$18.00) provides a biography of the life and music of Yank Rachell, a 1960s blues mandolin
performer. This is his first biography, and one of the few books to discuss the mandolin
instrument's contributions to blues. David Freeland's Ladies Of Soul (331-0, $20.00) profiles the
rise and fall of seven female performers of the 1960s. Maxine Brown, Ruby Johnson, Carla
Thomas, Timi Yuro and others are revealed, from their struggles for success to issues involved in
their music. Both are very different, unusual accounts.
Tiny Ripple Books
Box 1533, Cranberry Township PA 16066
Two excellent music histories are recommended picks for fans of the musicians being covered.
Randy Schmidt edits Yesterday Once More (0-9675973-1-5, $24.95), providing over 45 articles,
interviews, essays, and reviews of the lives and achievements of the Carpenters. From their
recordings and performances to Karen Carpenter's health problems and death, this is packed with
musical insights which go beyond casual biographical sketches. Don Cunningham and Jeff Bleiel
edit
Add Some Music To Your Day (0-7, $19.95), about analyzing the music of the Beach Boys. Over
forty articles, essays and reviews provide critical analysis of albums and songs in a coverage which
will delight Beach Boys fans. Both are highly recommended picks.
Rip It Up!
Denise Sullivan
Backbeat Books
600 Harrison St., San Francisco CA 94107
0879306351 $17.95
Firsthand interviews blend with personal insights and notes on recommended readings in Denise
Sullivan's Rip It Up!, which focuses on some major 'rock and roll rulebreakers' across genres,
from
Ike Turner and U. Utah Phillips to Wanda Jackson, Teenage Fanclub, and Louvin Brothers. An
excellent, involving account.
The Travel Shelf
Backpacking California
Paul Backhurst, Editor
Wilderness Press
1200 - 5th St., Berkeley, CA 94710-1306
0-89997-286-1 $19.95 1-800-443-7227
Backpacking California is a "user friendly" compenium of tips from experts gather over thirty
years
of backpacking experience under one cover, with seventeen authors providing keys to over sixty
backpacking routes in California. Maps, trailheads, elevation and campsite information pack a
guide
which will prove essential for any planning a backpacking journey.
Chartering A Boat
Chris Caswell
Sheridan House Inc.
145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
1574091115 $29.95 sheridanhouse.com
An ideal introduction for the novice traveler, and an invaluable reference for the seasoned
charterer,
Chris Caswell's Chartering A Boat: Sail And Power provides a comprehensive explanation of
everything necessary for the successful selection and chartering of a boat whether for business or
for
pleasure, a day cruise or a round-the-world excursion. Whether the reader seeks to bareboat
(chartering solo), or with a skippered (crewed) vessel; or with a group (flotilla); there is a charter
to
suit individual interests and needs. Chartering A Boat is a completely "user friendly" compendium
of
advice on everything from selecting the right crusijng area to dealing with problems common to
chartering, to choosing good company, to paying the right price for services received. If you are
anticipating chartering any kind of vessel, your first step is to read Chris Cawell's Chartering A
Boat!
Alone Across The Arctic
Pam Flowers & Ann Dixon
Graphic Arts Publishing
203 West 15th Ave. #108, Anchorage, AK 99501
0-88240-539-X $15.95 1-800-452-3032
Alone Across The Arctic is a superbly written adventure story that makes for a fine armchair read
and tells of the author's solo trip across the arctic coast with sled dogs. From blizzards and a
melting
ice pack to encounters with polar bears, Alone Across The Arctic is travelogue packed with
ongoing
action and true-live adventure.
Colorado's Canyon Country
Mark Pearson
Westcliffe Publishers
P.O. Box 1261, Englewood, CO 80150
1565793870 $22.95 1-800-523-3692
Mark Pearson's Colorado's Canyon Country: A Guide to Hiking & Floating BLM Wildlands is an
absolutely gorgeous, full-color hiking guide filled with 51 easy-to-read maps, as well as
photographs, survival tips, desert etiquette, and instructions for how you can help with wilderness
issues. Each of the many suggested hikes is outlined on the maps and has its length listed, as well
as
its low and high elevations and its approximate difficulty. The paper used for printing is thick,
durable stock, for this book is meant to be taken on the road. If you're planning a hiking trip to
Colorado, get this book!
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Guide To Historic Philadelphia
Edward Colimore
Camino Books
P.O. Box 59026, Philadelphia, PA 19102
0940159678 $11.95 caminobooks.com
Edward Colimore's The Philadelphia Inquirer's Guide To Historic Philadelphia takes the reader on
twelve walking tours through city neighborhoods that have preserve history and culture through
the
generations. Walkers can visit buildings, streets, gardens, and parks that date back to the colonial
period and the Victorian era. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Guide To Historic Philadelphia is
arranged
in a logical, easy-to-follow format, and includes maps, touring and public transportation
information,
parking tips, recommendations for nearby restaurants, and more. Enthusiastically recommended
for
armchair travelers or walking tourists - for anyone who either vicariously or personally wants to
follow the footsteps of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin!
Following The Santa Fe Trail
Marc Simmons & Hal Jackson
University of New Mexico Press
1720 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1591
1580960111 $15.95 1-800-249-7737
Now in a revised and updated third edition, Marc Simmons and Hal Jackson's Following The
Santa
Fe Trail: A Guide For Modern Travelers is written specifically to assist modern travelers who
enjoy
following the wagon tracks of pioneers. Following The Santa Fe Trail is packed with directions,
maps, anecdotes, historical information, and everything else necessary to follow the trail of
history.
Now that the Santa Fe Trail has been designated a National Historic Trail under the National Park
Service,it is bringing more public interest than ever to this fascinating pathway that transcends the
generations. If the Santa Fe Trail perks your interest to, then Following The Santa Fe Trail is a
must-read!
Word Dancer Press
8386 N. Madsen Ave., Clovis, CA 93611
Visitors to California as well as long time local residents will find David L. Durham "Place
Names"
series to be meticulously researched, accessibly written, "user friendly" and consistently excellent
guides to place names in the "Sunshine State", providing gazetteers of names, topographic
features,
and some details on who named the feature. California's Central Coast (1-884995-29-2, $14.95)
and
San Francisco Bay Area (35-7, $13.95) each one provides the traveler or tourist with easy
references and include longitude and latitude for each feature, making these excellent for hikers as
well.
Ulysses Press
Box 3340, Berkeley, CA 94703
$15.95 Each 1-800-377-2542
Updated editions of two classic "Hidden" travel guides from Ulysses Press are "user friendly" and
recommended picks for destination-bound travelers. Hidden Montana (1-56975-251-6) appears in
its
third edition to cover inns, tours, drives, and outdoors explorations throughout the state. From
Glacier Park to Yellowstone, this is packed with lesser-known byways. Same for Hidden
Wyoming
(255-9), which appears in its third edition to provide selective recommendations and reviews of
lodgings, sightseeing, and special dining experiences throughout the state. Send for the free
Ulysses
Press catalog for a complete listing of their outstanding and off-beat "Hidden" travel guides.
Treasures And Pleasures Of Rio And Sao Paula
Ron & Caryl Krannich
Impact Publications
9104 Manassas Dr., Suite N, Manassas Park, VA 20111-5211
1570231524 $13.95
Ron & Caryl Krannich's Treasures And Pleasures Of Rio And Sao Paula explores two popular
Latin
cities, revealing their shopping opportunities from gems and art to antiques and handcrafts. From
planning the trip to observing shopping rules of the region, Treasures And Pleasures Of Rio And
Sao Paula provides important information.
The Christian Studies
Shelf
Parables In The Eye Of The Storm
Stanley A. Ellisen
Kregel Publications
PO Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
0825425271 $12.99 1-800-733-2607
A parable is a fictitious but true-to-life story designed to teach a specific spiritual, philosophical,
or
life lesson. Parables comprised about one-third of all of the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the
Gospels. Jesus crafted his stories to confuse His opponents, confront the uncommitted, and teach
his
followers. Understanding Jesus' parables is essential to the revelation of His life-transforming
message. Ideally suited for contemporary students of the New Testament, Parables In The Eye Of
The Storm specifically addresses this necessity with a chronological study of Jesus' parables and is
a
highly recommended addition to personal reading lists.
The Sermon On The Mount
Carl G. Vaught
Baylor University Press
PO Box 97363, Waco, TX 76798
0918954762 $14.95
Carl Vaught is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. In The
Sermon On The Mount, Professor Vaught provides a theological based exploration of the Sermon
on the Mount based on the assumption that the text cannot be understood apart from a
transformation of the human spirit. The stages of this transformation are outlined in the
Beatitudes.
It is against this background that Professor Vaught focuses on the perfection that Jesus demands
from his followers in dealing with all of the complexities of life including the practical problems of
murder, anger, adultery, divorce, retaliation, and response to enemies. The Sermon On The
Mount is
a welcome commentary whose lively and accessible text make it ideal for theology students and
non-specialist laymen alike.
Bethlehem Year Zero
Vision Video
P.O. Box 540, 2030 Wentz Church Road
Worcester, PA 19490
1563644312 $24.99 1-610-584-3500
Bethlehem Year Zero is a stunning new take on the Christmas story, presenting the events of
2000
years ago as if they were breaking news in the present. Based on research and the best resources,
this outstanding video looks closely at the political turbulence of ancient Rome and its tyrannical
occupation, with real political analysis of an emerging threat to King Herod's rule. Divided into
six
15-minute segments, Bethlehem Year Zero is an exciting and sobering view of the birth of Jesus
Christ and its far-reaching implications.
Eyes Wide Open
William D. Romanowski
Baker Book House
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
1587430096 $12.99 bakerbooks.com
Eyes Wide Open: Looking For God In Popular Culture is an easy-to-read, highly engaging guide
for
interpreting and evaluating popular culture from a Christian perspective and framework. William
Romanowski (professor of communication arts and sciences at Calvin College, Grand Rapids,
Michigan) offers a practical, analytical, and Christian-based approach to movies, music, and
television programs, enabling the reader to engage the media that so saturates modern life.
Romanowski's illuminating examples range from Casablanca to Titanic, from The Simpsons to
ER,
from Bruce Springsteen to Amy Grant. Eyes Wide Open is informative, rewarding, insightful, and
strongly recommended reading for parents, pastors, teachers, and teens.
"A Hard Saying"
Francis J. Moloney
The Liturgical Press
PO Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321
0814659535 $29.95 www.litpress.org
In "A Hard Saying": The Gospel And Culture, Francis J. Moloney (professor of New Testament
at
The Catholic University of America) carefully examines how the Christian Churches inevitably
domesticate the message of the Gospel as they shape their own cultures and how the Gospel
always
acts as a "thorn in the sid" to such domestication. Moloney surveys the gospel message impact on
such issues within the Christian community as the role of women, discipleship, marriage, celibacy,
literary criticism, the Eucharist, health care, resurrection, and the Spirit -- and how the living
voice
of the Gospel is allowed to be heard. "A Hard Saying" is very highly recommended to students of
theology, as well as contemporary Christian life and thought as reflected in the issues of our
day.
Search And Rescue
Patrick Madrid
Sophia Institute Press
Box 5284, Manchester, NH 03108
192883227X $14.95 1-800-888-9344
Search And Rescue: How To Bring Your Family And Friends Into (Or Back Into) the Catholic
Church is the first practical volume to provide specific help to Catholics who want to win back
friends and relatives who have become inactive in the Catholic faith. The message is that
rank-and-file Catholics need not be biblical scholars or learned theologians to operate as effective
spokespersons for the Catholic Faith and still win souls to the Catholic Church through the use of
prayer, friendship, and common sense. Search And Rescue is highly recommended for anyone
seeking effective strategies for apologetics and evangelization with respect to friends, colleagues,
neighbors, and family members.
Separate And Peculiar
Isaac R. Horst
Herald Press
616 Walnut Avenue, Scottdale, PA 15683
0836191463 $13.99 1-800-245-7894
In Separate And Peculiar: Old Order Mennonite Life In Ontario, author Isaac Horst, an Old Order
Mennonite, thoroughly explains the customs, beliefs, and culture of his people in Ontario - both in
English and in Pennsylvanian German. This bilingual presentation shows the Mennonite
community
through the eyes and story of a typical boy, Menno Martin, who matures over time at home, on
the
farm, in school, and at church. Eventually he marries Grace and becomes a preacher. Vivid
language
and eyewitness detail bring to life what it is like to live in an Old Order Mennonite community,
from
barn raising, quilting, and butchering day to youth singings and being baptized as a member of the
church. With black-and-white illustrations, a glossary of typical Mennonite terms, and a
captivating
point of view, Separate And Peculiar is strongly recommended reading for anyone with an interest
in
the Old Order Mennonite community.
The Friendship Of Women
Joan Chittister, O.S.B.
Sheed & Ward
7373 South Lovers Lane Road, Franklin, WI 53132
1580511015 $17.95 1-414-529-6400
Joan Chittister is a Benedictine sister, founder and executive director of Benetvision: A Resource
and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality. A theologian, social psychologist, and
communication theorist, she skillfully explores the sacred dimension of friendship through the
perspectives of faith, tradition, Scripture, and the experience of women in The Friendship Of
Women: A Spiritual Tradition. The almost lyrical text is enhanced with the stunning icons of
Benedictine oblate Marcie Bircher and showcases the wisdom of such women as Lydia, Prisca,
Phoebe, Martha, Veronica, elizabeth, Anne, Mary Magdalene, and those who gathered at the foot
of
the Cross. Sr. Joan teaches the reader about friendship as it is embodied and exemplified in each
of
these women's lives, and within a context of the Christian experience. The Friendship Of Women
is
very highly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in women's contributions to the
health
of the Christian community and the legacy of the Christian church with respect to our ordinary
lives
and relationships.
The Space/Astronomy Shelf
Dark Moon
Mary Bennett & David S. Percy
Adventures Unlimited Press
One Adventure Place, Kempton, IL 60946
0932813909 $25.00 1-815-253-6390
Mary Bennett and David Percy impressively collaborate in Dark Moon: Apollo And The
Whistle-Blowers to address little know (and often scandalous) aspects of NASA's Apollo mission
to
land a man on the surface of the Moon and return safely to Earth. This unique and meticulously
researched inquiry specifically addresses such questions and issues as: Whether or not NASA
faked
the Apollo record; was Neil Armstrong really the first man to step foot upon the Moon; that a
second craft was going to the Moon; the apparently "live" television broadcasts from the Moon
were
actually pre-recorded; that the Lunar Surface Camera had no viewfinder; that lighting was used in
the Apollo photographs but no lighting equipment was taken to the Moon. Other fascinating and
documented information is presented such as why the Soviets did not expose the American to
these
issues; whether Yuri Gagarin was actually the first man in space -- or did other Russian
cosmonauts
die in previous attempts; and that potentially lethal radiation is prevalent throughout deep space.
Dark Moon is enhanced with an extensive bibliography and an exhaustive index making it an
excellent and recommended text for academia as well as the interested non-specialist general
reader.
Space Shuttle
Dennis R. Jenkins
Voyageur Press
123 N. Second St., Stillwater MN 55082
0-9633974-5-1 $39.95 1-800-888-9653
Collections strong in space science or astronomy will want to include this history of the NASA
program and its missions: unlike coffee-table competitors, Dennis R. Jenkins' Space Shuttle offers
one of the most comprehensive coverages available, providing a wealth of insights into the politics
and science of the NASA shuttle program. Black and white photos throughout.
New Cosmic Horizons
David Leverington
Cambridge University Press
110 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573-4930
0521658330 $29.95 cambridge.org
In New Cosmic Horizons: Space Astronomy From The V2 To The Hubble Space Telescope,
David
Leverington reveals the fascinating history of space-based astronomy from the launching of the V!
rocket in 1946 down to the present day. Here are all the triumphs of the space experiments and
spacecraft designs that have produced the spectacular astronomical results in the last half of the
twentieth century. Profusely illustrated and with a comprehensive, "reader friendly" text ideal for
both astronomy students, astronomy professionals, and the interested non-specialist general
reader,
New Cosmic Horizons will prove to be an essential, core addition to any personal, academic or
community library reference collection.
An Intimate Look At The Night Sky
Chet Raymo
Walker & Company
435 Hudson Street, NY, NY 10014
0802713696 $26.00 walkerbooks.com
The text comprising An Intimate Look At The Night Sky combines practical information with an
intellectually stimulating writing style that challenges the readers' imagination and takes simply
stargazing to a whole new level. Award-winning science writer and columnist Chet Raymo
elegant
and informative narrative offers a celebration of the night sky that will imbue the readers with a
personal connection to the wonder of the heavens as it enlarges their concepts and appreciation of
a
universe that stretches to infinity. Enhanced with black-and-white photography and star charts, An
Intimate Look At The Night Sky is an engaging, lyrical, soundly science based, and very highly
recommended collection of essays that blend history, mythology, religion, literature, and
astronomy.
The Psychology Shelf
Good Grief
Deborah Morris Coryell
The Shiva Foundation
551 Cordova Road, Suite 709, Santa Fe, NM 87501
0966069781 $15.00 1-800-720-9544
Author Deborah Morris Coryell, who has worked in the health field for more than 25 years and
has
written numerous books on wellness, now takes pen to paper in order to shed light on the process
of
healing from grief and loss. She observes that "We only grieve for that which we have loved and,
the
nature of life being transitory, love and loss are intimately connected," among many other hidden
truths about the essence of grief. Eloquent and poignant, Good Grief: Healing Through The
Shadow
Of Loss is a touching journey toward understanding the regret that makes us human.
This Child Of Mine
Martha Wakenshaw
Harbinger Press
2711 Buford Road, PMB 383, Richmond, VA 23235-2423
0967473608 $12.95 1-800-247-6653
Four-year-old Jackson witnessed the attempted murder of his mother. He ran to call the
emergency
number like the medics at his pre-school had said -- but the phone was dead. He was found in the
back yard, clawing the fence, splinters were under his nails. Martha Wakenshaw, a
psychotherapist
specializing in play and expressive arts therapy with children, took this youngster who told her
that
"If you really want to kill someone, all you gotta do is punch them in the heart", and helped him to
once again become a child who could laugh, play, share, and be at peace. This Child Of Mine: A
Therapist's Journey is a personal (as opposed to a coldly clinical) account, not about
sensationalized
child abuse, but about the healing relationship between therapist and child -- and how it works or
fails despite all efforts. Wakenshaw describes her sessions with Bailey (who has to kill the Bad
Guy);
Candace (who loves cats and wants a new home); Raymond (beaten but loves to play); and many
more. Here revealed is the pain of failure, the frustrations with "the system"; and the transcendent
joy arising from the resilience of the tiniest human spirits -- children who evoke the child and the
parent in all of us. This Child Of Mine is strongly recommended reading for anyone considering
psychotherapeutic work with children of any age, circumstance, or background.
The Dream Frontier
Mark J. Blechner, Ph.D.
The Analytic Press
10 Industrial Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
0881632244 $49.95 1-800-926-6579
Mark Blechner's The Dream Frontier showcases a century's worth of accumulated wisdom on the
examination of dreams and cognitive neuroscience. Drawing upon the knowledge and
contributions
of Freud, Jung, Sullivan, Erikson, Aserinsky, Kleitman, and Hobson, the result is a deftly worded,
analytical, scientifically credible yet personally meaningful understanding of dreams. The Dream
Frontier delves deep into dream phenomenology as well as their psychotheraputical value, while
raising unanswered questions about unconscious mental life. A fascinating and lucid book and
recommended for students of the psychology of dreams and dreaming.
Where The Roots Reach For Water
Jeffery Smith
North Point Press
c/o Farrar, Straus and Giroux
19 Union Square West, NY, NY 10003
086547592X $13.00 1-888-330-8477
Where The Roots Reach For Water: A Personal & Natural History Of Melancholia is the
powerful
story of one man's life with melancholia, written in his own words. Author Jeffery Smith was
working as a psychiatric case manager in Montana when he started to suffer from clinical
depression. His affliction was so severe that his prescribed antidepressants became inefficient at
any
dosage. Smith openly and candidly writes of what happend to him after he gave up his
medications
and changed his life in order to accommodate his depression. Poetic, saddening, but also written
with quiet strength and will to live in spite of hardship, Where The Roots Reach For Water is an
unforgettable memoir and fascinating reading for students of psychology, as well as the friends
and
family of anyone suffering from a similiar condition.
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Ave., New York NY 10010
Two excellent psychology titles are recommended picks for health collections. Michael Foster
Green's Schizophrenia Revealed (0-393-70334-7, $32.00) discusses the extent of schizophrenia
symptoms, from the influence of genetics and how the brain works to treatments, biological
versus
social influences, and the latest research on the condition. An excellent overview of schizophrenia.
Christopher Martell, et.al.'s Depression In Context (70350-9, $32.00) covers strategies for action
in
the management of depression. It's one of Neil Jacobson's last contributions to the study of
depression and here he works with Martell and Michael Addis in presenting behavioral
approaches
to treating depression.
The Black Studies Shelf
Atlas Of African-American History
James Ciment
Facts on File
11 Penn Plaza, New York NY 10001
0816037000 $85.00 1-800-322-8755
This excellent atlas of facts should be in the holdings of any serious Afro-American reference
book
collection: Atlas Of African-American History uses black and white and color photos, almost
seventy maps, and numerous graphs to provide a visual understanding of Afro-American history
and
events, both boxed highlighted topics making it easy to browse and read
about special topics. Highly recommended.
Sentimental Confessions
Jocyelyn Moody
University of Georgia Press
Athens, GA 30602
0820322369 $40.00 1-800-266-5842
An original, scholarly study of evangelicalism, sentimentalism, and nationalism in early African
American autobiographies of "holy women", Sentimental Confessions: Spiritual Narratives Of
Nineteenth-Century African American Women analyses the life writings of Maria Stewart, Jarena
Lee, Zilpha Elaw, Nancy Prince, Mattie J. .Jackson, and Julia Foot. An assistant professor of
English
at the University of Washington, Joycelyn Moody reveals how these 19th Century black women
authors appropriated white-sanctioned literary conventions to assert their voices and to protest
the
racism, patriarchy, and other forces which created and sustained their poverty and enslavement.
The
reader is provided with a series of invaluable insights as a neglected chapter of American literary
history is recovered and showcased. Sentimental Confessions is a very strongly recommended
addition to personal and academic collections for Black Studies, Women's Studies, and American
Literary History collections.
The Self-Help Shelf
The Bounce Back Quotient
Linda Nash
Prism Publications
KSB Promotions (publicity)
PO Box 16873, St. Louis, MO 63105
0963670220 $12.95 1-800-701-9782
In an uncertain world with increasingly high rates of employment turnover, The Bounce Back
Quotient: 52 Action Oriented Ideas by Linda Nash is truly invaluable. Written specifically to
reveal
the hidden patterns that predict which individuals and companies succeed and which fail in the
modern economy, this book offers a self-diagnostic test. The test consists of 52 statements; after
reading each one, the reader writes a number that corresponds to what extent that statement is
true
for him or her. The results reveal how likely the reader is to "bounce back" from abrupt,
unpleasant
changes - and they show what weaknesses in the reader's innate adaptability need the most work.
With its helpful insights, warnings, and candid advice, The Bounce Back Quotient is a "must" for
anyone who truly believes in preparing themselves for the unexpected!
You Can Beat Depression
John Preston
Impact Publishers
PO Box 6016, Atascadero, CA 93423
1886230404 $14.95 1-805-466-5917
Clinical psychologist John Preston reveals that clinical depression differs from normal sadness in
five
distinct ways: depression is more intensely painful, last longer, interferes with normal day-to-day
functioning, is destructive, and is often a cluster of symptoms involving problems in social
interaction, behavior, thinking, and biological functioning. In You Can Beat Depression: A Guide
To
Prevention & Recover: 3rd Edition, Dr. Preston recommends a series of self- help actions to
promote emotional healing when afflicted by clinical depression: accept that it is normal to have
painful feelings; express your feelings to at least one other person; stay in contact with supportive
friends and/or relatives; maintain a realistic perception of your life and yourself; engaging in
problem
solving which promotes growth. This guide will enable readers to recognize when and how to
help
themselves (and when to turn to professionals for treatment). Also offered is an up-to-date
consumer guide to medications; material on the prevention of depression; brief therapy
interventions,
exercise, and other non-medical approaches. If you suffer from clinical depression, or know of
someone who does, then give a careful reading to John Preston's You Can Beat Depression.
The Cookbook Shelf
Best Of Czech Cooking
Peter Trnka
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016
0-7818-0805-7 $24.95 1-718-454-2366
This new and expanded edition of an ethnic culinary classic provides a solid and important
introduction to a cuisine which all too rarely receives its own book outside of general European
cooking. Three new chapters to this edition of Peter Trnka's Best Of Czech Cooking add focus on
pork, mushrooms and drinks, while the remainder is filled with Czech basics. No photos, but the
recipes are easy enough without them.
Tea-Time Recipes
Jane Pettigrew
National Trust/Trafalgar Square, dist.
PO Box 257, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053-0257
0-7078-0287-3 $22.95 1-800-423-4525
Any seeking to re-create the splendor of an English traditional tea will welcome Jane Pettigrew's
Tea-Time Recipes, which presents such classics as a Yorkshire Curd Tart, Sussex Apple Cake,
and
Lakeland Coconut Tart. Recipes are gleaned from regions across the U.K. and while color photos
pepper Tea-Time Recipes, its value lies in its excellent recipes for sweets.
The Best Of The Ark And More!
Nanci Main & Jimella Lucas
Nanci Main & Jimella Lucas Publishers
PO Box 95, Nahcotta, WA 98637
1558685952 $24.95 arkrestaurant.com
Located on the Long Beach Peninsula in southwestern Washington State, the Ark Restaurant has
achieved a national recognition as representing the best in American northwest regional cuisine. In
The Best Of The Ark And More!, owners/chefs Nanci Main and Jimella Lucas draw upon their
more
than twenty years of experience and expertise to present a compendium of their best recipes.
From
Calamari Dijonnaise; Tea Smoked Halibut; and Cranberry Chicken Salad; to Italian Herb Rolls;
Marinated Lamb Chops with Rosemary Sauce; and Vanilla Cream Cheesecake, The Best Of The
Ark And More! recipes are enhanced with introductory vignettes and illustrated throughout with
color photography spreads. Of special interest is the section on "Ark Basics" with recipes for a
variety of diverse sauces, relishes, and dressings. Also not to be missed is the section devoted to
"Recipes That Create Community". The Best Of The Ark And More! is an enthusiastically
recommended addition to any personal or professional cookbook collection!
Brilliant Food Tips And Cooking Tricks
David Joachim
Rodale Books
400 South Tenth St., Emmaus, PA 18098
1579543014 $29.95 www.rodale.com
In Brilliant Food Tips And Cooking Tricks, cookbook editor David Joachim draws upon the
expertise of leading food experts across the county to compile a superbly presented,
comprehensive,
home-cooking reference book that will prove invaluable for the family kitchen. Featured are more
than 5,000 professional kitchen tips and more than 900 recipes that will enhance anyone's culinary
skills and dining pleasures. From Angel Food Cake to Zucchini, the range of recipes is quite
literally
alphabetical in its presentation! If you only have time or room for one more cookbook, make it
David Joachim's Brilliant Food Tips And Cooking Tricks!
The Complete Vegan Cookbook
Susann Geiskopf-Hadler & Mindy Toomay
Prima Publishing
3000 Lava Ridge Ct, Roseville, CA 95661
0761529519 $19.95 primahealth.com
A vegan diet is one drawn exclusively from the vegetable kingdom and excludes all animal meat
products including seafood, eggs, dairy, and honey, as well as any vegetable product which is
processed using animal ingredients. In The Complete Vegan Cookbook, Susan Geiskopf-Hadler
and
Mindy Toomay effectively collaborate to present more than two hundred mouth-watering recipes
enhanced with a wealth of "kitchen wisdom" for the benefit of the kitchen novice -- as well as the
experience chef! From French Lentil Salad with Fresh Basil and Mint; Cauliflower in Coriander
Cashew Sauce; and White Beans with Tomatoes and Chipotle Chilies; to Skewers of Baby Squash
and Tempeh in Pineapple-Ginger Marinade; Granola with Dried Cranberries and Apricots; and
Banana-Date Freeze, The Complete Vegan Cookbook is a "must" for the vegetarian
bookshelf!
Enjoy!
The Best of Bridge
Stewart House Publishing, Inc.
1180 Medical Court Suite A, Carmel, IN 46032
0969042515 $19.95 1-866-574-6873
Hand lettered by Norm W. Hodgins and enhanced with superb color photography, Enjoy!: More
Recipes From The Best Of Bridge showcases a wealth of wonderful recipes for all occasions,
domestic and festive. From Eggs Ranchero; Curried Seafood Cocktail Puffs; Armenian Spinach
Salad; and Sesame Broccoli; to Apricots 'N Ham; Cantonese Chicken; Short Ribs in Beer; and
Chocolate Poundcake, Enjoy! offers a cornucopia of culinary delights that will please any palate
and
satisfy any appetite!
Verdure
Gioietta Vitale & Robin Vitetta-Miller
Clarkson N. Potter
060960435X $18.00 randomhouse.com
Drawing from the cuisines of Northern Italy, Verdure: Simple Recipes In The Italian Style
showcases one hundred nutritious and delicious recipes celebrating the best of fresh seasonal
produce. From Insalata di Faioli Caldi con Prezzemolo (Warm Bean Salad with Parsley);
Minestra
Fredda di Cetrioli (Cold Cucumber Soup); and Cipolline All 'Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Small
Onions); to Timballo di Patate con Parma Cotto (Potato Gratin with Ham); Spinaci Saltati All
'Olio
D'Oliva (Sauteed Spinach in Olive Oil); and Zucchine Trifolate con Olio D'oliva & Prezzemolo
(Sauteed Zucchini with Olive Oil and Parsley); Verdure offers a true taste of classic Italy for an
outstanding and memorable American dining experience.
French Lessons
Peter Mayle
Knopf
280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
0-375-40590-9 $24.00 1-800-726-0600
Peter Mayle returns to France in his latest book, French Lessons, which focuses on French cuisine
and culinary experiences. Here he travels from Provence to all corners of France, exploring small
restaurants, village markets, food festivals and vineyards alike. Recommended for anyone with an
interest in French culture and cuisine, French Lessons is a delightful armchair read of encounters
with the French and their foods evolves.
Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids
Amy Houts
Snaptail Press
PO Box 305, Maryville, MO 64468
0930643127 $12.95 1-660-582-4279
Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids: Holiday And Seasonal Food And Fun is a 121-page
compendium of advice and recipes that will enable parents to involve their children with a love of
cooking. Amy Hout is an experienced children's author and former preschool teacher who shares
her
considerable expertise in showing parents how to help their children follow directions as they
cook
together in the kitchen including the practice safety and proper food handling methods; choosing
and
preparing seasonal food for great taste and careful economy; practice good table manners;
establish
family traditions; foster cooperation and a willingness to share; prepare tasty foods from other
cultures; and generally enjoy the preparation of food while learning about the background of the
recipes and menus of various traditions and holidays. Cooking Around The Calendar With Kids is
a
welcome and recommended addition to family and community library collections!
Blue Ribbon Preserves
Linda J. Amendt
HP Books/Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, NY, NY 10014
1557883610 $18.95 penguinputnam.com
State Fair prizewinner Linda Amendt's Blue Ribbon Preserves reveals the culinary secrets for
making
award-winning jams, jellies, marmalades, preserves, conserves, butters, curds, syrups, vinegars,
sauces and more. This compendium of just under three hundred delicious recipes is enhanced with
a
complete canning guide that includes the very latest methods and safety precautions for
preserving.
From Cherry Cider Jelly; Apple-Apricot Sauce; and Caramel Apple Butter; to Nectarine Jam;
Coconut-Pineapple Conserve; and Dilled Green Beans, Blue Ribbon Preserves offers something
for
every taste and every table!
The Law/Justice Shelf
Legal Forms For Everyone
Carl W. Battle
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St. #510, New York NY 10010
1-58115-090-3 $24.95 1-800-491-2808
Attorney Carl Battle's Legal Forms For Everyone will appeal to both consumers and business
owners, providing a wealth of legal forms also available on an accompanying CD-Rom. From
starting a business and leasing a home or office to changing names and handling bankruptcy, this
is
packed with checklists, forms and instructions on how to use them.
The Fiction Shelf
A Sky So Close
Betool Khedairi
Pantheon
299 Park Avenue, New York NY 10171
0375420967 $23.00 1-800-726-0600
This story of a girl growing up in wartime Iraq sparked controversy when it was published in the
Middle East: now English readers have a chance to experience Betool Khedairi's A Sky So Close,
a
coming of age story of an Iraqi childhood. The result is a series of insights on contemporary Iraq
which no history coverage could hope to match for depth.
Himalayan Dhaba
Craig Joseph Danner
Crispin Hammer Publishing Company
5640 Imai Road, Hood River, OR 97031
0970640595 $24.00 1-541-806-1190
Craig Danner's debut novel, Himalayan Dhaba, is set in a remote Himalayan village. It is the story
of
a female American doctor running a small hospital, and who searches for the ghost of her
husband.
Meanwhile, a wounded traveller is kidnapped, and the waiter in the local dhaba finds a love he
never
imagined. This rich, original story spans the length of a year, and its complexities shift from
poignant
to fast-paced action at the turn of a page. Fascinating and involving, Himalayan Dhaba is a
unique,
bright new work for those who are tired of the same old, retread stories stories and settings.
Chosen Prey
John Sandford
Putnam
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0399147284 $26.95 1-800-847-5515
In John Sandford's Chosen Prey, an art history professor, writer, and secret killer is loose in the
form
of one James Qatar, whose initially innocent hobby turns into a platform for death. It's up to
Deputy
Lucas Davenport to head the investigation into why, how and who - with time running out.
Highly
recommended.
Crossword Connection
Nero Blanc
Berkley Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
0425179508 $12.00 1-800-847-5515
P.I. Rosco and crossword editor Belle are an unlikely team, combining puzzles and crime solving
with the uncertainties of married life and danger. In Nero Blanc's Crossword Connection, it's a
crossword puzzle that holds the key to a series of deaths in a riveting and recomended
mystery.
The Things I Know Best
Lynne Hinton
Harper San Francisco
353 Sacramento St. #500, San Francisco CA 94111-3653
0-06-251727-9 $20.00 1-800-272-7737
Lynne Hinton's The Things I Know Best is set in North Carolina, where a home which has housed
generations of the Ivy women is affected by a special gift which sparks changes and tragedy. A
twin
sister's experiences and predictions spark conflict and love.
Mutant
Peter Clement
Ballantine Books
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
0345443373 $19.95 1-800-726-0600
Peter Clement's Mutant is a medical thriller that is packed with suspense: an activist warning of
new
DNA strains and environmental problems investigates a powerful company's genetic
breakthroughs,
and individuals leading disparate lives are drawn together in the survey of genetically modified
foods
and dangers from bioengineering. An absorbing and highly recommended thriller.
Fans of the old-style pulp mystery/detective fiction will relish Donald Wanderi's Frost, an
outstanding collection of imaginative and superbly written short fiction revolving around the
adventures of Professor Frost, a picky investigator who chooses only the most challenging cases,
and is aided by a beautiful female sidekick. Swift action and unpredictable plots in true pulp style
mark a fine selection of of terrific and original adventures by a mastery storyteller.
Business To Kill For
Mike Brogan
Lighthouse Publishing
648 Woodland, Birmingham, MI 48009
0615115705 $19.95 1-810-753-8318
A business conglomerate worth $1 billion is the focus of Business To Kill For, a nerve-wracking
suspense thriller. Standard business practice turns savage when a shadowy alliance conspires to
take
over the corporation - by murdering two CEOs who control it! Painting a cruel, ruthless portrait
of
escalating competition in corporations, Business To Kill For takes the cutthroat bottom line just
one
small step further, into a realm of terror and danger that simply won't let you stop turning the
pages.
Her Word Of Honor
Stan Shartle
Minerva Publishing Co.
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2310, Miami, Florida 33131
1930493215 $17.95 1-305-358-1560
Stan Shartle's Her Word Of Honor is a brilliantly written, skillfully crafted story of passionate love
during the 1940s, as the raging World War II in Europe separates two 'star-crossed' paramours,
Diane and Curt. Absence from one another and the horrors of war leads them to the most
miserable
depths each can humanly experience; can their love ever bring their souls out of the eternal abyss?
Her Word Of Honor is a heart-rending, torrential, emotional read.
Passage
Connie Willis
Bantam Books
1540 Broadway, New York NY 10036
0553111248 $23.95 1-800-726-0600
One of the most outstanding novels to appear this year, Connie Willis' Passageris a riveting blend
of
detective story, science fiction and spiritual coverage. Psychologist Dr. Joanna Lander works with
another in researching near death experiences of patients, hoping to uncover their meaning. It's
not
until she begins a more personal involvement that answers slowly evolve; though perhaps not in
time. The characterization is outstanding, the tension delicious, and the story thoroughly
unpredictable up to the last page.
Pagan Dances Of Caherbarnagh
Bridget Horan O'Mahony
Educare Press
P.O. Box 17222, Seattle, WA 98107
0944638287 $14.95 educarepress.com
Pagan Dances Of Caherbarnagh is a splendidly written novel revealing the soul of Ireland and the
breath of America. Written with resounding emotion, author Bridget O'Mahony's covers the
heart-wrenching loss of leaving one's country, family, and identity for a glittering future hope in a
far-off land. A moving, fiery tale of drive, determination, and the uplifting vigor of the spirit,
Bridget
O'Mahony's is highly recommended reading from first page to last!.
The Business Shelf
The Inventor's Kit
W. J. Scott Murphy
Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 8, Nevada City, CA 95959
1577330641 $39.95 1-800-643-0765
The Russian scientist who invented the video game Tetris was unable to secure the rights to it,
and
so he never saw a dime of the millions of dollars his brainchild generated. If you have a great idea
but want to avoid such an unfair fate, then you'll find Scott Murphy's The Inventor's Kit: A
Complete Workbook For Filing U.S. Patents, Trademarks, And Copyrights to be the perfect
reference. Divided into three parts, Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, this book has
everything
to help new inventors navigate the often confusing realm of intellectual property ownership:
actual
forms, instruction sheets, samples of completed forms, and even help lines. The Inventor's Kit also
answers countless common questions, including 'What can and can't be patented?' and 'How do I
do
a patent search?' A very highly recommended reference and workbook -- especially for anyone
with
a marketable idea. Better to spend $39.95 now than miss out on $3,000,000 in the future!
A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis
Eugene Bardach
Chatham House Publishers
c/o Seven Bridges Press
135 Fifth Avenue 9th Fl., NY, NY 10010
1889119296 $12.95 sevenbridgespress.com
Eugene Bardach's A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective
Problem Solving is a treatise on analyzing policies for any business. Bardach offers a very
carefully
written and informative text, enhanced with extensive suggestions, examples, explanations,
footnotes, and in-depth problem-solving plans. Intended to help the reader learn the management
skills of an executive, A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis concentrates an amazing amount of
versatile wisdom into a mere 102 pages. A recommended guide for anyone who must learn to deal
with high-stakes or high-stress daily crossroads.
The Mirrored Window
Judith Langer
Paramount Market Publishing, Inc.
301 S. Geneva St., #109, Ithaca NY 14850
0967143942 $49.95 1-888-787-8100
In The Mirrored Window: Focus Groups From A Moderator's Point Of View, Judith Langer
(senior
vice president of Langer/Roper Qualitative Research Division) draws upon her more that twenty
years of experience and expertise to cogently clearly explain the role and performance of the focus
group as an important aspect of the marketing process. With the use of examples drawn from a
variety of different industries (including parts of an actual transcript from focus groups for
Playboy
Enterprises), Langer illustrated the client's role, offers tips for controlling rambunctious groups,
and
how to energize groups that lag or get distracted from the targeted issue or presentation. The
Mirrored Window is essential reading for all aspiring marketing professionals and is a core
addition
to any Marketing or Business School reference library.
Confessions Of Shameless Self Promoters
Debbie Allen
Success Showcase Publishing
131 W. Sunburst Ln., Tempe, AZ 85284
0965096556 $14.95 1-800-359-4544
In Confessions Of Shameless Self Promoters: 68 Marketing Gurus Share Secrets, Strategies, And
Unique Ideas That Will Take You To The Next Level Of Success, Debbie Allen presents a
coherent
explanation of self-promotion and why it works in the business world. She goes on to show the
reader how to build a strong referral base of shameless fans; give away one's services or products
in
order to create more business; how to network as a means of showcasing expertise; why brand
identity and business is crucial to success in today's competitive marketplace; the use of unique
direct-mail strategies to make anyone stand out from the crowd of competitors; cutting-edge
Internet marketing secrets to high-profile a business; acquire a wealth of media attention; even
why
the readers themselves should write a book for self-promotion -- and having written one, how to
market it. Confessions Of Shameless Self Promoters is packed with useful, usable, practical and
effective information, strategies and tactics that would benefit any entrepreneur regardless of the
nature of their service or product.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
Four excellent guides provide important details on company growth and models for change.
Gustav
Carlson's Do You Dot-Com? (0-8144-7103-X, $17.95) blends humor with insights and advice
from
a business man who jumped into the online arena and learned some hard lessons from his
experiences. From how business managers can make the transition to the dot-com world to
etiquette
and fashion, this covers the basics of being in business in an Internet world. Deborah Bouchoux's
Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property (0601-7, $29.95) provides a guide to
trademarks,
copyrights, patents and trade secrets, discussing how the manager or owner can identify a
company's
protectable assets, and how it can use them to generate more income. An excellent, practical
application for business owners. Michael and Deborah Dobson's Enlightened Office Politics
(7065-3,
$17.95) discusses six different types of power in the office and how to handle five common
political
personality types. Discussions of office politics, underlying etiquette rules, and unspoken work
environment lingo and rules will provide office workers with a set of insights and guidelines.
Nirmal
Pal and Judith M. Ray edit Pushing The Digital Frontier (0644-0, $27.95), providing a set of
insights
into e-business changes. From managing technology to new business associations in an e-world,
this
provides important keys to understanding the rapidly changing world of e-commerce.
Online Operator
Bernard Kamoroff, CPA
Bell Springs Publishing
Box 1240, Willits, CA 95490
0917510208 $18.95 1-707-459-6372
Any business large or small which would venture into Internet realms should have Online
Operator:
it covers all the basics of internet business and transactions, from local and federal tax laws and
domain names to online copyrights, international laws and exporting, fraud, and home-based Net
businesses. Outstanding.
The Science Shelf
Turning Numbers Into Knowledge
Jonathan G. Koomey
Analytics Press
PO Box 20313, Oakland, CA 94620-0313
0970601905 $34.95 1-510-547-7860
Jonathan Koomey is a Staff Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a position he
has held since 1984. He got tired of explaining again and again what he describes as the "tricks of
the trade" for using data and numbers to the analysts he would hire. Out of this frustration arose
Turning Numbers Into Knowledge: Mastering The Art Of Problem Solving, which teaches the
reader the neglected art of critical thinking. More than a mere proficiency with basic calculations,
the
mastery of analyzing numerically-based data requires an understanding of how people use
information, the importance of ideology, the art of storytelling, and acknowledging the
distinctions
between facts and values. Turning Numbers Into Knowledge is the first comprehensive guide
available to the general public on these and other related and essential skills. Here is a
compendium
of tools, tricks, and tips for solving problems in the real world, an essential ability for making
independent judgements about the assertions of others by generating cogent and compelling
analyses
of one's own. Very highly recommended.
Cooperative Gene
Mark Ridley
The Free Press
1230 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0743201612 $26.00 1-800-223-2336
Evolutionary history is considered in Mark Ridley's Cooperative Gene, a superbly presented and
insightful survey of the evolution of complex beings and genetic influences. Among the unusual
contentions here: gender may be an evolutionary fluke, our mutation rate is higher than a living
system can have, and being single is one of the biggest risk factors in human life. And there's
more!
Riveting.
Science Of Illusions
Jacques Ninio
Cornell University Press
512 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850
0801437709 $25.00 1-800-666-2211
Jacques Ninio's Science Of Illusions is a fascinating and informative survey of the science involved
in
illusions and their presentation makes for a lively coverage which documents different types of
illusions and how they are generated. Grids, afterimages, reference points and adaptation methods
are all considered in chapters which are intriguing and filled with scientific insight.
Significant Others
Craig Stanford
Basic Books/Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
0465081711 $28.00 1-800-242-7737
In Significant Others, Craig Stanford thoughtfully considers the ape-human continuum and the
quest
for human nature as he persuasively argues that the gap between apes and humans is very narrow,
and not a vast unbridgeable realm. Stanford's argument draws close associations between apes
and
humans, considering their complex societies, social groups, and communications. An intriguing
study.
Beauty And The Beasts
Carole Jahme
Soho Press
853 Broadway, New York NY 10003
1569472319 $25.00 sohopress.com
What impulse lures some women to abandon home and career for a harsh world studying primates
in
jungles? Carole Jahme's Beauty And The Beasts examines the psyche and methods of women who
have pioneered primate studies, and who have followed Leakey's venture into the world of
primatology, as field scientists. The intriguing question of why the majority of primatologists are
women makes for added intrigue as chapters examine these women and their work.
Roadside Geology Of Massachusetts
James W. Skehan
Mountain Press Publishing Company
Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0878424296 $20.00 1-800-234-5308
James W. Skehan's Roadside Geology Of Massachusetts will please residents of Massachusetts
and
any with a special affection for its local geology, providing a geologic history of the mountains
and
rocks of the state. An organization by area makes it easy to locate the part of Massachusetts
which
is of particular interest, while geologic facts assume no prior scientific knowledge - lay readers
will
relish this guide.
The Photography Shelf
Under The Spell Of Arabia
Mathias Oppersdorff
Syracuse University Press
621 Skytop Rd., #110, Syracuse, NY 13244-5290
0815607008 $39.95 1-800-365-8929
In the early 1970s the photographer and author Mathias Oppersdorff traveled to Saudi Arabia and
the Middle East, hampered by his lack of Arabic language skills and the common Islamic attitude
against photography and travel. Oppersdorff managed to gain unusual access to areas usually
closed
to Westerners despite these major barriers, and his photos provide a unique portrait of Arabia's
lands, peoples, and culture. Under The Spell Of Arabia is very highly recommended for both
Islamic
art and Arabian history collections.
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
When God Winks
Squire Rushnell
Beyond Words
20827 N.W. Cornell Rd. #500, Hillsboro, OR 97124
1582700516 $16.95
When God Winks ponders serendipity and coincidence, presenting the view that coincidence is
actually a spiritual 'nudge' approving of direction and pointing out courses to follow. When God
Winks is more than just a philosophical or spiritual analysis: it tells readers how to locate and
consider the crossroads in life which offered new direction and meaning. Highly
recommended.
Illustrated Egyptian Book Of The Dead
Dr. Ramses Seleem
Sterling Publishing
387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 100016
0-8069-2659-7 $24.95 1-800-805-5489
There have been different editions of Illustrated Egyptian Book Of The Dead, a true spiritual and
metaphysical classic; but this one from Stering Publishing provides a new translation by Dr.
Ramses
Seleem of the first two chapters, extracts from the entire book selected with modern audiences in
mind, and color photos and illustrations of both Egypt and ancient Egyptian relics. A gorgeous,
gift quality edition offering new insights.
Love And The World
Robert Sardello
Lindisfarne Books
Box 799, Great Barrington, MA 01230
0970109741 $16.95 1-413-528-8233
Love And The World: A Guide To Conscious Soul Practice draws the definitions for a new type
of
psychology: spiritual psychology, "an active practice that develops embodied, conscious soul life
to
make that life open and receptive to spiritual realms. This is done as an act of love toward
ourselves,
others and the world." Author Robert Sardello takes the theories of psychology to another level,
recreating psychology based on the anthroposophical writings of Rudolf Steiner. Love And The
World presents the ultimate goal of spiritual psychology through the many types of love, including
love as friendship, love as grieving from loss, love as knowing a soulmate. The result is an
insightful,
profound book on the hidden depths of the human mind's interaction with the heart and soul.
Don Juan And The Art Of Sexual Energy
Merilyn Tunneshende
Bear & Company/Inner Traditions
One Park St., Rochester, VT 05767
1879181630 $15.00 1-800-246-8648
Followers of Carlos Castaneda will find much different about this coverage, which covers sexsual
energy developmental practices in the ancient Toltec-Mayan traditions. A woman's viewpoint is
also
represented as the author reclaims her power and achieves balance between masculine and
feminine
influences in her life. The first-person account is packed with her explorations and
experiences.
The Computer Shelf
Photoshop 6 WOW Book
Linnea Dayton & Jack Davis
Peachpit Press
1249 - 8th St., Berkeley, CA 94710
0201722089 $49.99 1-800-283-9444
Beginners through advanced users will find Photoshop 6 WOW Book an excellent collection of
details and tools about the latest Photoshop program, providing plenty of hands-on application
tips
and instructions for restoring photos, combining images and blending art, and more. An
accompanying CD-ROM provides tutorial back-up, layer styles, and custom presets. Highly
recommended.
Pure COBRA 3
Fintan Bolton
Sams/Pearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0672318121 $49.99 pearsonptg.com
Fintan Bolton's Pure CORBA 3 is a premium, code-intensive reference for professional
developers.
It focuses on the core specification for CORBA 3 and contains: conceptual overview of CORBA
3,
CORBA techniques programming reference that contains thousands of lines of commercial-quality
code examples in both C++ and Java (the two most popular languages among CORBA
developers),
and concise reference to the most important parts of the specification. User Level: Professional,
944pp.
The Linux Cookbook
Michael Stutz
No Starch Press
555 De Haro Street, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1886411484 $29.95 www.nostarch.com
The Linux Cookbook: Tips And Techniques For Everyday Use is a complete hands-on guide and
reference for using Linux for everyday activities ranging from working with text, images, and
sound
to productivity and networking. The step-by-step format makes it very easy for the novice to find
what they need -- and fast! The more than 1500 {"recipes" show readers how to accomplish
everyday tasks using all the free, Open Source software that comes with Linux. Readers will learn
how to connect to the Internet, create posters, schedule automated reminders, archive entire Web
sites, send and receive faxes, use spelling and grammar checkers, scan images, and more. If you
are
new to Linux and seeking to accelerate your learning curve, then get yourself a copy of Michael
Stutz's The Linux Cookbook!
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford NJ 08055
1-800-300-9868
Three fine guides to computer use and research are recommended picks. Randolph Hock's Web
Search Engines (0-910965-47-1, $24.95) appears in its second edition to provide a key to
understanding the differences between search engines and their results; from Google and
AltaVista
to Excite, Lycos, and Yahoo. From filters to searchable databases and different methods of
searching, this will appeal to advanced information seekers. Judith Siess' OPL Sourcebook
(111-7,
$39.50) provides a technical guide for independent and small libraries who need keys to using
their
limited staff and budgets. From outsourcing online searches to issues in technological
development,
this will appeal to the working librarian. Sheri Lanza's International Business Information On The
Web (46-3, $29.95) provides keys to using Web sources to gather information on businesses
around
the world. From identifying overseas buyers and foreign suppliers to locating potential jobs and
partners, this is packed with the basics of how to conduct a fruitful investigation into overseas
businesses. All are excellent.
Color Harmony For The Web
Cailin Boyle
Rockport Publishers
33 Commercial St., Gloucester MA 01930
1564966038 $30.00 rockpub.com
Cailin Boyle's Color Harmony For The Web is a "user friendly" guide to linking artistic color
schemes with on-line applications, showing how to translate a knowledge of color to web
limitations
and applications. Color examples of polished, finished results are liberal embellishments in a guide
very specific about how to achieve the best results.
Overcome Email Overload With Eudora 5
Kaitlin Duck Sherwood
World Wide Webfoot Press
PO Box 36, Palo Alto, CA 94302-0036
0970885164 $29.95 1-877-749-3357
Kaitlin Sherwood's Overcome Email Overload With Eudora 5: Get Through Your Electronic Mail
Faster is the ideal "how to" guide for getting the most out of the Eudora 5 email software.
Readers
will learn how to organize and priortize messages automatically; cut down on junk email and
mailing list messages; navigate through your messages quickly; discourage jokes and chain letter
emails from friends; get fewer and more meaningful responses to their own emails; reduce the
number of follow-up messages; and generally improve a company's email culture and practices.
The "user friendly" text is enhanced with a glossary and an index. If you are using Eudora 5, give
a careful reading to Kaitlin Sherwood's Overcome Email Overload With Eudora 5 -- it will save
you substantial amounts of both time and aggravation!
USB Complete
Jan Axelson
Lakeview Research
5310 Chinook Lane, Madison, WI 53704
0965081958 $49.95 www.Lvr.com
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Jan Axelson's USB Complete: Everything You
Need To Develop Custom USB Peripherals continues to be an excellent and highly recommended
"how to" guide and reference for anyone seeking to develop devices and software that
communicate
with USB. This new edition explains what developers need to know about version USB 2.0
specifications and its new high speed of 480 Megabits per second. There is also an added example
application code in both Visual C++ and Visual Basic, information about new controller chips and
development tools, as well as expanded coverage of the USB support under Windows. The value
of
this highly recommended text is enhanced further with the author's extensive web page with
articles,
program code, and other links of special interest to USB devlopers at
http://www.Lvr.com/usb.htm
Inside AutoCAD 2002
David Harrington, et al.
New Riders/Pearson Technology Group
201 West 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1097
0-7357-1148-8 $59.99 newriders.com
This new edition of Inside AutoCAD 2002 the best-selling classic by the collaborative team of
David
Harrington, Bill Burchard, and David Pitzer provides rock solid information on the latest changes
and enhancements to the past two AutoCAD releases. Inside AutoCAD 2002 gets readers up to
speed fast by clearly outlining what is new from the previous versions and showing how to apply
these improvements to real projects. Inside AutoCAD 2002 explains how to use dimensions,
explores 3D modeling, teaches how to plot, and uncovers dozens of other features just waiting to
be
utilized. From Attributes to Xrefs, Inside AutoCAD 2002 details the features that put readers on
the fast track to AutoCAD success. 1264 pp. (1 CD-ROM)
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Smith & Kraus
177 Lyme Rd., Hanover, NH 03755
1-800-895-4331
Two outstanding acting guides will intrigue actors of all ages, providing different approaches to
understanding plays and scenes. Dorian Dunas' Scenes I've Seen... (1-57525-292-9, $11.95)
provides a casting director's original scenes and interpretive notes, presenting short dramas and
interpretations of their presentation. Alexis Greene's Women Who Write Plays (262-7, $19.95)
interviews 23 women who write plays for the American stage, covering a range of topics from
play
styles and special challenges to relationships between life, art and culture. Both are excellent,
providing many insights into the acting process.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Warman's Sports Collectibles
Tom Mortenson
Krause Publications
700 East State St., Iola, WI 54990-0001
0873492471 $21.95 1-800-258-0929
Warman's Sports Collectibles is an exhaustive value and identification guide designed to help
anyone, from amateur to veteran collector, quickly and easily understand the fascinating hobby of
sports collecting. This comprehensive and reliable guide covers a wide variety of sports
memorabilia,
including items tied into auto racing, baseball, basketball, bowling, boxing, figure skating,
football,
golf, hockey, horse racing, Olympics, soccer, tennis, and wrestling. Each sports field has its own
chapter. Collecting tips are provided, with in-depth historical background on each type of sport,
facts, dates, and figures. At 352 pages with a massive 1,500 black and white photos, Warman's
Sports Collectibles is the superior visual and informative aid for any collector looking for just the
right item!
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420
These new arrivals are important keepsake guides for both antique dealers and avid collectors:
they
blend fine photos with the latest price information for specific categories of items. Anna M.
Feldmeyer and Kara Holtzman's UHL Pottery (1-57432-261-3, $16.95) is packed with color
photos
of different UHL pottery styles, from handturned pieces to miniatures and production pieces
which
will surely be familiar to many. B.J. Summers' Pocket Guide To Coca-Cola Identifications, 3rd
Edition (244-3, $12.95) lends to garage sale take-along toting as it describes a range of
Coca-Cola
promotional products, packs in color photos, and includes the latest prices. Catherine Thuro's Oil
Lamps 3 (089-0, $39.95) may prove a specialty item but any collector of oil lamps will find this
invaluable. Actual patent models are pictured, with catalog illustrations and ads aiding in the task
of
identifying and dating lamps. Black and white and color photos of lamps abound. Patsy Moyer's
Modern Collectible Dolls Vol. V (226-5, $24.95) provides color photos and histories of all types
of
modern dolls, from plastic and ethnic dolls to cloth, composition and tourist dolls. Price values
provide a fine guide and key to ranges. Racing Collectibles (228-1, $19.95) covers everything
from
track programs and cereal boxes to postcards, steins, replicas and more. Color photos pepper an
identification and value guide for all kinds of car collectibles. Don't miss Collectible Glassware
From
The 40s, 50s, 60s (236-2, $19.95), which appears in its 6th updated edition to cover a wide range
of
patterns and types, Florence's Depression Glass (246-X, $19.95), which appears in its 15th edition
to blend color photos with insights on Depression era glasswork; and John Slusser's Antique
Radios
(229-X, $19.95), in its 5th edition providing identification and values to many antique styles. All
are
important references for collectors.
The Biography Shelf
Sorcerer's Apprentice
Tahir Shah
Arcade Publishing
141 Fifth Avenue, 8th Fl., NY, NY 10010
1559705809 $25.95 1-800-759-0190
Sorcerer's Apprentice provides the autobiography of Tahir Shah and his apprenticeship to Hakim
Feroze, an Indian master conjurer. Spirituality and tricksters blend with travel and insights into
Indian culture in this revealing, involving memoir which makes for a riveting read.
The Publisher
Frank Brady
University Press of America
4270 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0761818898 $29.50 1-800-462-6420
Frank Brady's The Publisher is the life story of Paul Block who was a newspaper mogul,
advertising
executive, and political apologist. The core of this comprehensive and meticulous biography is
Block's involvement in the history of newspaper publishing and national advertising -- and his
influence on the politics of his day which spanned the Gay Nineties, the Jazz age, and the years of
the Great Depression. Biographer Frank Brady places Bock within the vivid and dramatic settings
of
his time as he re-creates the story of Block as a friend, advisor, or opponent of such men as
Calvin
Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Alfred E. Smith, Jimmy Walker, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Here
also is the personal side of Paul Block's childhood as the son of an immigrant ragpicker who
eventually came to live in an opulent suite at the Waldorf Towers and a mansion in Greenwich,
Connecticut. The Publisher is a superbly presented biography of an influential American who lived
through "interesting times".
