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The Best In Tent Camping: Wisconsin
Johnny Molloy
Menasha Ridge Press, Inc.
Globe Pequot Press, dist.
PO Box 43673, Birmingham, AL 35243
0897325419 $14.95 1-800-243-0495
Compiled and organized by outdoor writer Johnny Molloy, The Best In Tent Camping: Wisconsin
is
a straightforward, Wisconsin oriented, information travel guide designed especially for campers
who
prefer quiet and serenity in their outdoor surroundings. Ratings for beauty, low noise, privacy,
security, space, and cleanliness characterize each presented Wisconsin site, along with key contact
information, and detailed instructions for getting there. The Best In Tent Camping: Wisconsin is
an
excellent and very highly recommended resource for tent campers looking to take in the natural
splendor of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's Weather And Climate
Joseph M. Moran & Edward J. Hopkins
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress
0299171841 $24.95 1-800-621-2736
The collaborative effort of Joseph M. Moran (Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin Professor of Natural
Sciences (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay) and Edward J. Hopkins (Department of
Atmospheric
and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madi-son), Wisconsin's Weather And Climate is
an
informed and informative survey and examination of Wisconsin and its weather patterns through
millions of years of history. From how modern-day science uses weather balloons, radar and
satellites to monitor changes; to a sweeping view of the changes that have come across the land;
Wisconsin's Weather And Climate is a fascinating read, highly recommended for students of
meteorology, as well as being completely accessible for non-specialist general readers with an
interest in Wisconsin weather history and the impact weather has had on Wisconsin ranging from
advances in snow-making technology to the decline of the Great Lakes ice industry.
Making Books By Hand
Mary McCarthy & Philip Manna
Rockport Publishers, Inc.
33 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
1564966755 $16.99 www.rockpub.com
The collaborative effort of self-employed book artist Mary McCarthy and educator/writer Philip
Manna, Making Books By Hand: A Step-By-Step Guide is a direct, to-the-point, "user friendly"
instructional guide to the art and craft of creating beautiful and useful scrapbooks, photo albums,
diaries, blank books, and more. Full-color photographs illustrate each part of the process of
crafting
accordion art books, photo albums, box books, scrolls, etc. Making Books By Hand is
commended
as being first-rate guidebook for those interested in cultivating their skill in a unique and satisfying
hobby, or who want to make exceptional and memorable gifts for friends and loved ones.
A B Sea
Jack Lagan
Sheridan House Inc.
145 Palisade St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
157409159X $19.95 1-888-743-7425
A B Sea: A Loose-Footed Lexicon by writer and experienced navigator Jack Lagan is a
straightforward, "user friendly" lexicon of common nautical terms used by 21st century seafarers.
Ranging from "abaft" to "yardarm", A B Sea is an authoritative reference and a definitive resource
which is written in highly accessible terms for non-specialist general readers of all skill and
experience levels as they embark upon the adventurous world of sailing the seas (as well as
boating
the rivers and lakes of the world)!
The Hero And The Sea
Donald H. Mills
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown Street, Unit 101, Wauconda, IL 60084
0865165084 $29.00 www.bolchazy.com
The Hero And The Sea: Patterns Of Chaos In Ancient Myth by classical languages expert and
educator Donald H. Mills is a literate, scholarly, and illuminatingly insightful analysis of great
battles
against watery chaos in such enduring mythological tales as "Gilgamesh", "Iliad", "Odyssey", and
parts of the Old Testament. Addressing common patterns and themes, as well as the modern view
of
chaos and cosmology, The Hero And The Sea is an informed and informative comparative
analysis
that brings together chaos theory and literary interpretation into a uniquely insightful quest for
deeper meaning. A very highly recommended addition to both personal reading lists and academic
library collections, The Hero And The Sea is enhanced with extensive Notes, a Bibliography, and
an
Index.
The Pirates And The Mouse
Bob Levin
Fantagraphic Books
7563 Lake City Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115
156097530X $24.00 1-800-657-1100
Ably researched and written by Bob Levin (an experienced essayist for "The Comics Journal"),
The
Pirates And The Mouse: Disney's War Against The Counterculture is the intrinsically fascinating
and
little-known story of a group of rogue cartoonists led by Dan O'Neill (the youngest syndicated
cartoonist in American newspaper history), who waged a countercultural war of pictures against
the
Disney Corporation by portraying Disney characters engaging in un-Disney like behavior. In
response, Disney executives brought forth a massive lawsuit against these unapproved cartoonists
for copyright infringement. The Pirates And The Mouse traces a complex and tangled personal,
legal, and cultural saga ranging from O'Neill's bitterness against the censorship that cost him a job,
to
contemporary corporate politics, issues of intellectual property rights and social commentary, and
more. The Pirates And The Mouse is a "must-read" for anyone concerned with such issues as
artistic
freedom, copyright law, as well as readers seeking to learn more about the oft-unspoken and
somewhat darker side of the corporate Disney.
My World & Globe
Ira Wolfman & Paul Meisel
Workman Publishing Company
708 Broadway, 6th Fl, NY, NY 10003
0761130691 $13.95 workman.com
Not recommended for library lending but perfect for homeschooling or parents is the My World &
Globe kit for ages 6 and up. An 18" custom inflatable globe is printed with basic features, a stand
displays it, and over a hundred reusable stickers accompany a 64-page introduction to world
geography. Maps, pictures and projects pack this colorful and "kid friendly" guide.
Yin Yu Tang
Nancy Berliner
Charles Tuttle
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarndon, VT 05759-9436
0804834873 $34.95 tuttlepublishing.com
The Yin Yu Tang House has become a public example of an ancient Chinese home as it resides as
a
permanent exhibit at the Salem, MA Essex Museum. Yin Yu Tang tells of the story behind the
house and its creation, examining both Chinese history and architectural traditions in the process
of
exploring how Chinese family life evolved around this traditional home. Berliner is curator of
Chinese art at the Essex Museum and is in the perfect position to consider the lives and traditions
revolving around this classic structure.
Speak Up, Speak Out And Be Heard
Jeremy Holcomb
Loompanics Unlimited
PO Box 1197, Port Townsend, WA 98368
155950238X $14.95 loompanics.com
Speak Up, Speak Out And Be Heard is an effective primer on how to effectively organize a
successful protest. Individual chapters adroitly examine the intentions and evolution of a protest,
the
importance of having clear goals when going about organizing marches, pickets, boycotts, and
other
protest projects which work; personal risk assessment; and things that hurt protests. The focus on
both effective and non-effective methods of inducing change through various protest structures
makes for an important guide for any concerned with social issues and publicity.
Zambelli
Gianni DeVincent Hayes, Ph.D.
Paul S. Eriksson, Publisher
PO Box 125, Forest Dale, VT 05745
0839792999 $24.95 1-802-247-4210
Zambelli: The First Family Of Fireworks is the success story of one of America's most successful
immigrant families and its flourishing business so closely associated with major American holidays
and celebratory events. Tracing the Italian roots of the Zambelli family, as well as the prestige and
beauty of their colorful displays during traditional and holiday celebrations, Zambelli: The First
Family Of Fireworks is an engaging, informative, and entertaining success story which is
especially
recommended reading for fireworks buffs.
Dover Publications, Inc.
31 East 2nd St, Mineola, NY 11501
1-800-223-3130 www.amazon.com
Speaking of history, Dover is not remiss in presenting an excellent line of history classics and
reprints. Colonel Frank Haskell's Battle Of Gettysburg (0486427617, $6.95) provides a soldier's
first-hand account of the bloody three-day battle a classic recommended for any student or
scholar
of Civil War history; Eric Sloane's American Barns And Covered Bridges (0486425-614, $8.95)
tells
of different types of construction and classic results, accompanied by his line drawings of the
barns
and bridges; George Bellows' Vibrant Metropolis (0486423042, $10.95) presents over eighty
lithographs, selected by Carol Grafton, in an exciting original Dover text presenting some of his
finest works. Ida Tarbell's History Of The Standard Oil Company (0486428214, $14.95) is edited
by
David Chalmers to appear in a briefer reprint of the larger classic: students of American business
will
find this an intriguing survey of values and one company's standards. Uffa Fox's Sailing,
Seamanship
And Yacht Construction (0486423-299, $24.95) tells of building racing dinghies and canoes. Fox
was the 'father' of modern sailing boats: his illustrations and ideas provide plenty of technical and
historical background. J.G. Pangborn's Golden Age Of The Steam Locomotive (0486-428249,
$21.95) presents over two hundred classic illustrations as it provides its record of the Baltimore
and
Ohio Railroad's exhibit in 1893 in Chicago. Railroad pioneering history appears in a fine
unabridged
republication of a classic which originally appeared in 1894. Dover's line of health titles tends to
focus heavily on alternative and homeopathic medicines and history Li Shih-Chen's Chinese
Medicinal Herbs (048642801X, $21.95) provides a modern edition of a classic 16th century
manual
of herbal applications. This originally served as the roots of modern-day holistic practices and will
prove an important addition for any interested in the history and herbal applications of Chinese
lore.
All are excellent titles already tested by time and deserving of a lasting spo in an active lending
library's collection.
The Martial Arts Shelf
YMAA
4354 Washington St., Boston, MA 02131
1-800-669-8892 www.amazon.com
Two exciting new martial arts books from this publisher provide in-depth descriptions and
techniques for fans of the genre. Martial artists Al Arsenault and Joe Faulise's Chin Na In Ground
Fighting (1886-969663, $29.95) covers techniques useful for all martial arts styles. Chin Na is the
art of Chinese Kung Fu and is part of many non-Chinese styles as well: Arsenault and Faulise
demonstrate the use of joint locks, pressure points, and other techniques for actual fighting
encounters. From the general history of Chin Na and the science behind it fighting techniques, this
proves an invaluable guide. John Loupos' Exploring Tai Chi (1886969424, $20.95) provides a
series
of modern views on the topic, helping students understand the framework of Tai Chi training and
its
underlying physical and psychological impact. From discussions on empowerment techniques to
what to expect from a training course, and how to assess its impact and usefulness, this makes for
a
valuable contemporary assessment.
The Education Shelf
Growing Up Writing
Connie C. Dierking & Sherra Ann Jones
Maupin House
PO Box 90148, Gainesville, FL 32607
www.maupinhouse.com
0929895711 $19.95 1-800-524-0634
Collaboratively developed and compiled by Connie Campbell Dierking and Sherra Ann Jones,
Growing Up Writing: Mini-lessons For Emergent And Beginning Writers presents fifty-nine
abbreviated lessons especially designed and intended for the kindergarten classroom. From
teaching
young folks to write their first journal, to audience and conference etiquette, to print awareness,
learning how to make a brainstorm list, using transition words, describing feelings with all five
senses, and more, Growing Up Writing is a superbly organized and idea-packed resource which is
very highly recommended for classroom teachers, and ideal for use by home schoolers in
developing
writing skills with young children.
Leadership Capacity For Lasting School Improvement
Linda Lambert
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
0871207788 $23.95 1-800-933-2723
Leadership Capacity For Lasting School Improvement by Linda Lambert (Professor Emeritus and
Founder of the Center for Educational Leadership at California State University - Heyward),
brings
together real-life experiences and the experience-based wisdom of educators around the world to
present and illustrate the five major prerequisites for high leadership capacity, as well as offering
in-depth advice on the complex task of leading an education institution. Individual chapters
directly
address the changing role of the principle, parents as leaders, district leadership, major
participation
patterns and more, in this excellent and highly informative resource ideal for anyone charged with
a
role of leadership responsibility in the corridors of academia.
Teaching Information Literacy
Joanna M. Burkhardt, et al.
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
0838908543 $35.00 www.ala.org
The collaborative effort of Joanna M. Burkhardt (Associate Professor and Head Librarian,
University of Rhode Island, Providence), Mary C. MacDonald (Assistant Professor, Library
Reference Unit, University of Rhode Island, Kingston), and Andree J. Rathemacher (Assistant
Professor, Library Reference Unit, University of Rhode Island, Kingston), Teaching Information
Literacy: 35 Practical, Standards-Based Exercises For College Students is a professional level
resource and supplement to study-skills improvement curriculum (or self-instruction for the highly
motivated) for college-level students seeking to hone their skill in efficiently ferreting out the
necessary information for research papers and projects. From issues specific to the Information
Age
and the Web, to the basics of sorting through books, periodicals, indexes, and more, Teaching
Information Literacy is an practical and confidently recommended instructional manual with
exercises that reinforce its information.
How To Develop A Professional Portfolio
Dorothy M. Campbell, et al.
Pearson/Allyn and Bacon
75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
0205393411 $27.00 www.amazon.com
The collaborative effort of Dorothy M. Campbell, Pamela Bondi Cignetti, Beverly J. Melenzyer,
Diane H. Nettles, and Richard M. Wyman Jr., and now in an updated third edition, How To
Develop
A Professional Portfolio: A Manual For Teachers is a "user friendly" guide to creating an
classroom
educator's portfolio - "an organized, goal-driven documentation of your professional growth and
achieved competence in the complex act called teaching" - for use in interviews and the
furtherance
of a career in teaching. Individual chapters cogently address the organization and format of
portfolios; the option of an electronic portfolio; the full potential of portfolios in the ongoing
process
of one's career, and more. How To Develop A Professional Portfolio is an invaluable resource for
novice teachers seeking their first professional assignment, as well as experienced educators
seeking
advancement, or having to re-establishing themselves professionally after downsizes, transfers,
promotions, resettlement, or re-entry into teaching after a period of absence from the field.
Authors In The Classroom
Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy
Allyn & Bacon
75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
0205351395 $35.00 1-617-848-7320
Collaboratively written by Alma Flor Ada (Director of the Center for Multicultural Literature for
Children and Young Adults, University of San Francisco) and F. Isabel Campoy (a children's
books
author and language acquisition expert), Authors In The Classroom: A Transformative Education
Process is an unusually well written and organized educational guide aimed expressly at classroom
teachers seeking to improve their own writing skills. Enthusiastically promoting creative literacy
among students, teachers, and parents alike, Authors In The Classroom creatively and
informatively
explores means for educators to hone their own writing talents, as well as encouraging the
students
to live up to their fullest potential. An excellent, reflective, "user friendly" guide, Authors In The
Classroom is an invaluable contribution to academic Education Studies reference collections.
The Business Shelf
Creating A Successful Craft Business
Rogene Robbins & Robert Robbins
Allworth Press
10 E. 23rd St., Suite 510, NY, NY 10010
1581152779 $19.95 1-800-491-2808
Craftsmen may want to profit from their skills but many lack the business acumen to make their
art
profitable. Enter the Robbins, who show how to evaluate business opportunities, develop proper
pricing and marketing formulas for success, and promote and sell products in a variety of
mediums,
from wholesale to the Web. More a business book than an art guide, Creating A Successful Craft
Business focuses on the particular nuts and bolts which are essential to a craft business's
success.
AMA Handbook of E-Learning
George Piskurich, Editor
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814407218 $55.00 www.amazon.com
AMA Handbook of E-Learning features essays by the author and almost thirty world experts on
workplace learning, addressing all questions and concerns that organizations may have on
e-learning.
Experts were asked over twenty questions chosen from a survey of practitioners who were asked
about the concerns. Each expert answered several questions ranging from technical problems to
expect in the e-learning environment to what the right blend of e-learning and software is. An
essential guide for any who want to incorporate an e-learning strategy into their organization or
education.
Building & Running A Successful Research Business
Mary Ellen Bates
Information Today
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford NJ 08055
0910965625 $29.95 1-800-300-9868
This "user friendly" handbook on how to launch, manage and grow an independent research firm
covers everything needed to organize and run a business. Independent information professional
Mary Ellen Bates covers everything from analyzing one's ability to run such a venture to
managing
and locating clients, promoting the business, and using online information sources to foster
success.
Building & Running A Successful Research Business is an important guide to a little-known area
of
the business world which is experiencing vast changes and upswing.
Success In Store
Geoffrey Heard & Gordon Woolf
The Worsley Press
c/o FAP Books Inc.
PO Box 540, Gainesville, FL 32602
www.worsleypress.com/successinstore/
1875750185 $29.95 www.frpbooks.com
Authoritatively co-written by marketing consultant Geoffrey Heard and experienced convenience
store owner Gordon Woolf, Success In Store is a practical, "nuts-and-bolts", no-nonsense guide
to
acquiring and running a retail business, whether personally established or purchased from another.
Individual chapters deftly address ways to promote one's store, basic information on day-to-day
business operations, making the most of the internet, and a great deal more. A wealth of tips,
tricks,
and techniques make Success In Store indispensable reading for anyone seriously considering
retail
business as a career.
Deal Engines
Robert E. Hall
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
0393324672 $14.95 www.wwnorton.com
Capably written by Robert E. Hall (a professor of economics and experienced consultant who has
served Napster, Apple, Oracle, and Microsoft among other companies), Deal Engines presents the
basic principles of auctions, stock markets, and e-markets. A no-nonsense, "reader friendly" guide
explaining complex financial transactions and institutions in plain terms, Deal Engines cogently
addresses the mechanics of exchanges, procurement auctions, posted prices, patents and
copyrights,
and a lot more. A knowledgeable and unbiased look at all aspects of the makings of the business
deal, Deal Engines is an ideal introduction for the non-specialist general reader and has much of
value to offer even those with some practical experience in buying and selling through these
diverse
venues.
Business Statistics On The Web
Paula Berinstein
CyberAge Books
c/o Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
091096565X $29.95 1-800-300-9868
Business Statistics On The Web: Find Them Fast - At Little Or No Cost by Paula Berinstein
(Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Product Strategy of Paula Hollywood, Inc., a
software company specializing in 3D character animation products) is a straightforward search
guide
to extracting the needed financial information from the Internet with a minimum of wasted time
and
computer search related hassle. Real-world examples; a wealth of practical and experienced based
tips, tricks, and techniques for evaluating, organizing, and presenting statistics; as well as
invaluable
insights from the author's extensive personal and professional experience as a researcher and
entrepreneur, make Business Statistics On The Web a "must-have" which is especially
recommended
reading for the technologically challenged Internet-based data gatherer.
Emotionally Charged Learning
Eric Schiffer
Seven Locks Press
PO Box 25689, Santa Ana, CA 92799
0971695822 $17.95 1-800-354-5348
Emotionally Charged Learning by Eric Schiffer (Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Trainingscape, a
corporate leadership development firm) is an authoritative guide to successfully using
motivational
and visionary techniques in order to accelerate the learning process and enhance the loyalty of
employees, as well as facilitating greater success in a knowledge and entertainment-based
economy.
Individual chapters cogently address such issues as applying modern marketing techniques to
entertainment and learning, the roles of music and television in the learning process, e-learning,
and
a great deal more. Emotionally Charged Learning is recommended as being an excellent and "user
friendly" tool for improving business teaching and training techniques.
The Marketing Manager's Handbook
Eric Gagnon
Internet Media
200 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA 20186
1884640044 $47.95 sellyourproduct.com
Authoritatively written by Eric Gagon (President of GAA, a successful marketing, product
development, and professional development consulting firm), The Marketing Manager's
Handbook
presents practical and proven marketing techniques for business-to-business, trade, industrial, and
high technology markets. Step-by-step guidelines, extensive examples and illustrations, warnings
of
common pitfalls, and more, fill the pages of this exhaustive and very highly recommended
"how-to"
primer, reference, and resource guide for anyone charged with sales and marketing managerial
duties
and responsibilities for operation ranging from a small localized operation right up to an
international conglomerate.
Pricing Web Services: 3rd Edition
Robert C. Brenner
Brenner Information Group
Box 721000, San Diego, CA 92172-1000
www.brennerbooks.com
1930199317 $29.95 1-800-811-4337
Expertly written by Robert C. Brenner (an experienced periodical author with an especial
expertise
on market trends in pricing), Pricing Web Services: How To Determine What You Should Charge
is
a practical, accessible, informative, authoritative, straightforward guide to pricing the whole range
of
web services in a fair, marketable, and profitable manner. Explaining cost-based,
competition-based,
and market-based pricing; a wealth of pricing strategies, tips, tricks and techniques for bidding
and
negotiating; by-the-numbers methodologies, and more, Pricing Web Services is an invaluable
"must-read" for anyone contemplating or starting a web-service business -- as well as an
invaluable
primer for anyone seeking to contract for services.
Revival Of The Fittest
Donald N. Sull
Harvard Business School Publishing
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
1578519934 $29.95 www.HBSPress.org
Expertly written by Donald N. Sull (Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Harvard
Business School), Revival Of The Fittest: Why Good Companies Go Bad And How Great
Managers
Remake Them informatively examines why successful businesses so often fail, and the means by
which such sinking corporations can be turned around. Warning against the tendency toward
"active
inertia" (relying so heavily on methods that have worked in the past that one fails to adapt in time
to
changes in the market, customer base, or general surroundings), Revival Of The Fittest focuses
upon
the crucial importance of picking the right person for the job, the common pitfalls ("seven deadly
sins") of attempting to transform companies, and a great deal more. Revival Of The Fittest is
commended as being an excellent assessment that addresses both the preventions and the cures for
corporate adversities.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Acting From A Spiritual Perspective
Kathryn Marie Bild
Smith & Kraus, Inc.
PO Box 127, Lyme, NH 03768
1575252945 $16.95 1-800-895-4331
Acting From A Spiritual Perspective: Your Art, Your Business, Your Calling by writer, director,
acting, theatrical coach, and Grammy Award-winning producer Kathryn Marie Bild distills her
many
years of experience and expertise (she lectures on Stanislavski and Strasberg, coaches acting
privately, and teaches acting and directing at the New York Film Academy) into a thoroughly
"user
friendly" instructional guide for aspiring actors and actresses with a specific focus on the
importance
of integrating spiritual values and emotional attitudes into their work upon the stage or in front of
cameras. Acting From A Spiritual Perspective is a welcome and valued addition to any personal,
professional, or school theatrical department or community theater reference collection and
supplemental reading list.
The World War II Combat Film
Jeanine Basinger
Wesleyan University Press
110 Mount Vernon Street, Middletown, CT 06459-0433
0819566233 $22.95 1-800-421-1561
Knowledgeably written by Jeanine Basinger (Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies, Wesleyan
University), The World War II Combat Film: Anatomy Of A Genre is a close and detailed study
of
an entire class of movies (over 1,000 films in total), pertaining to World War II. Originally
published
in 1986, The World War II Combat Film has now been completely updated and significantly
expanded. Enhanced with a thorough filmography, The World War II Combat Film is especially
recommended for military movie buffs and an invaluable addition to academic Cinematic Studies
and
Film History reference collections.
The American History Shelf
How We Have Changed
Rick Phalen
Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
1000 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053
1589801105 $22.00 1-800-843-1724
Compiled by Rick Phalen, How We Have Changed: America Since 1950 collects and presents
informative interviews with forty-five prominent journalists, public figures, Vietnam veterans and
historians concerning the drastic ways in which America and its culture have changed. From the
repercussions of civil rights riots; to the legacies of the Vietnam War and Watergate; to the
proliferation of television and rock-n-roll; and with a special note as to how the September 11th
attacks altered America forever, How We Have Changed: America Since 1950 is absorbing,
insightful, and very highly recommended for its diversity of viewpoints.
The Taming Of The Wilderness
Leon F. Hesser
1st Books Library
2595 West Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404-2782
www.1stbooks.com
1403374953 $26.50 1-800-839-8640
Accessibly written by Leon F. Hesser (an expert in Agricultural Economics who is also a direct
descendant of pioneers who worked to transform Indiana's wilderness into commercial farmlands
in
the nineteenth century), The Taming Of The Wilderness: Indiana's Transition From Indian
Hunting
Grounds To Hoosier Farmland: 1800 To 1875 is an informed and informative account of how
settlement reworked the landscape itself. Organized in three major sections: 1800-1825: Living
with
the Wilderness (subsistence living under primitive conditions); 1825-1850: Bridling the
Wilderness
(canals and steamboats facilitate trade); and 1850-1875: A Wilderness Vanquished (railroads
dramatically change commerce and the environment), The Taming Of The Wilderness presents
both
original research enhanced by previously unpublished firsthand narratives of what pioneer farming
life was like, and also presents a special attention to how Native Americans were removed from
Indiana's land by brute force. The Taming Of The Wilderness is a welcome and very highly
recommended contribution to Indiana state history reference shelves, as well as inherently
absorbing
study for non-specialist general readers because of Leon Hesser's obvious skills at providing vivid,
narrative style descriptions.
Marching In Time
Phyllis Hall Haislip
The Dietz Press
930 Winfield Road, Petersburg, VA 23803-4748
www.dietzpress.com
0875171206 $18.95 1-800-391-6833
Marching In Time: The Colonial Williamsburg Fife And Drum Corps by writer and historian
Phyllis
Hall Haislip, is an engaging historical showcasing of a performance tradition of Virginian history
from colonial times down to the present day. Filling the pages this informed and informative
specialized and highly recommended work of American regional history is an engaging text
enhanced with occasional color photography. Marching In Time successfully showcases the spirit
and activities of those who continue the colonial music and patriotic spirit of the public
march.
Tenting On The Plains
Elizabeth B. Custer
The Narrative Press
PO Box 2487, Santa Barbara, CA 93120
1589762290 $18.95 narrativepress.com
Originally published in 1887, Tenting On The Plains is the highly recommended and well
respected
chronicle that Elizabeth Custer wrote describing a journey she took with her husband, General
George A. Custer. The chronicle ranges from when General Custer left the Army of the Potomac
in
1865 and traveled through Texas, New Orleans, and on to the western frontier. Elizabeth Custer's
perspective and writings significantly helped magnify Custer's legend and fame in the eyes of the
people at the time, and offers a unique view of the daily routine of life in the frontier military, as
well
as offering contemporary readers eye-opening descriptions of yesteryear actions, conflicts, and
frontier history.
Big Bad Bodie
James Watson & Doug Brodie
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738840041 $21.99 xlibris.com
The collaborative effort of James Watson and Doug Brodie, Big Bad Bodie: High Sierra Ghost
Town is the history of a Western ghost town of the 19th and 20th centuries, as compiled from
newspapers, personal testimony, research in the Bodie area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and
more. Black-and-white photographs complement the primary sources that compile an accurate
and
memorable picture of what life in Bodie was really like. Big Bad Bodie is a welcome addition to
Western American History Studies collections and would well serve as a template for specialized
"yesteryear" histories of other western communities as well.
The Biography Shelf
Momentum
Pete Vordenberg
Out Your Backdoor Press
4686 Meridian Rd. Williamston MI 48895
1892590565 $17.95 jp@glpbooks.com
Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream is the 191-page autobiography of two-time Olympian,
National Champion, and current US Ski Team Coach Pete Vordenberg. A frequent and popular
contributor to ski magazines, Vordenberg ably narrates his life in skiing from his youthful efforts
to
his adult accomplishments around the world. More than a simple chronicle of obstacles and
accomplishments, Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream is an engaging read that covers
Vordenberg's attitudes, aspirations, and motivations. Adeptly written with personal candor and a
flair for narration, this engaging personal memoir is informative, entertaining, and occasionally
inspiring. If you've ever strapped on a pair skis and dreamed of Olympic Gold, then you will want
to
read Pete Vordenberg's Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream!
Anna Wickham
Jennifer Vaughan Jones
Madison Books
c/o Rowman & Littlefield
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, Maryland 20706
156833253X $26.95 1-800-462-6420
Anna Wickham: A Poet's Daring Life by Jennifer Vaughan Jones (Viterbo University) is an
informed
and informative biography of the trailblazing female poet Anna Wickham (1883-1947). When
Anna's
husband felt threatened by her poetry, he had her committed against her will to a mental hospital.
Yet it was within those restrictive and alien confines that Anna was stimulated to write eighty
moving poems, and find the strength to flourish as a literary creator. Anna eventually separated
from
her husband and found an (unfortunately unrequited) love for Natalie Clifford Barney, a lesbian
American millionaire. Anna Wickham: A Poet's Daring Life is a simply fascinating biographical
study
and presentation enhanced with exclusive interviews with members of Anna Wickham's family and
a
newly discovered written correspondence.
The Ghost Of Scootertrash Past
Mark Tiger Edmonds
Livingston Press
University of West Alabama
Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
193198204X $14.95 www.uwa.edu
The Ghost Of Scootertrash Past: Memories & Rants Of A Longrider is the personal testimony,
stories, rants, and insights of Mark Tiger Edmonds, a motorcycling professor who cruises the
road
with a Scrabble game and Oreo cookies in his motorcycle's saddle bags. A flavorful, unique, and
often surprising memoir of dirt roads, Zen and the art of motorcycle riding, the hazards of
camping,
and so much more, The Ghost Of Scootertrash Past is a thoroughly attention engaging read and
recommended for motorcycle buffs and Americana enthusiasts.
Sartre
Bernard-Henri Levy
Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
074563009X $29.95 1-781-388-8200
Sartre: The Philosopher Of The Twentieth Century is an impressively researched biography by
French provocateur Bernard-Henri Levy of Sarte, the famous French novelist whose existential
works held up a mirror to reflect the confusion of the twentieth century. Presenting the events of
Sartre's life that worked to shape his intellectual and political views; Sartre's fascinat-ion with
Freud
and psychoanalysis; and the enduring qualities of literature, Sartre: The Philosopher Of The
Twentieth Century is a very highly recommended addition to 20th Century Philosophy Studies in
general, and insightful, essential reading for students of Sartre's life, thoughts, and works in
particular.
Maria Callas
Robert Levine
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Inc.
151 West 19th Street, NY, NY 10011
1579122833 $24.99 1-800-722-7202
Maria Callas: A Musical Biography is a gloriously presented biography of stellar opera performer
Maria Callas. Indeed, "La Divina", as she was called is quite possibly the greatest operatic
soprano
of the 20th century. The travails of her personal life, as well as her impressive public career, are
painstakingly chronicles by internationally known music writer Robert Levine. Over 100 rare
black
& white photographs, and two full-length music CD's, nicely round out this superb tribute and
testimony of a grand woman's life and career. Maria Callas: A Musical Biography is a "must" for
the
legions of Maria Callas fans and admirers.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Power Of Kabbalah
Yehuda Berg
Jodere Group, Inc.
Box 910147, San Diego, CA 92191-0147
158872008X $17.95 www.jodere.com
Ordained Rabbi Yehuda Berg presents The Power Of Kabbalah, an informed and informative
instructional guide to the promise and fulfillment in the spiritual guidelines of Kabbalah. A
transformative portrayal of ancient teachings that reaches out to the heights of joy and purpose,
pointing out actions that anyone can take today to chart a course for a higher future, The Power
Of
Kabalah offers a profound and insightful testimony regarding the utilization of this ancient and
arcane metaphysical wisdom in promoting growth and self-improvement.
The Witch's Familiar
Raven Grimassi
Llewellyn Publications
PO Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383
0738703397 $12.95 llewellyn.com
Informatively written by Raven Grimassi (a Wiccan teacher and practitioner of magical systems
with
thirty years' experience), The Witch's Familiar: Spiritual Partnerships For Successful Magic
focuses
upon how to call an appropriate kindred companion to aid in spellwork, ritual, the protection of
one's home, and more. Physical, astral, and spiritual familiars, the proper choice of a name,
vitalizing
one's spellcraft, and learning how to release one's familiar when its work or existence on the
physical
plane is complete, are all discussed in this accessible, involving, "user friendly", and highly
recommended advisory.
Voices Of Light
Nancy Lee
Chrysalis Books
c/o The Swedenborg Foundation
320 N Church St, West Chester, PA 19380
087785307X $15.95 swedenborg.com
Voices Of Light: Conversations On The New Spirituality With Nancy Lee is a compilation of
fourteen interviews from popular radio hostess Nancy Lee's program "Lights On." Frank
conversations on the deep topics of prayer, visualization, spiritual healing, angelic guidance,
science,
and more fill the pages of this candid, insightful, highly recommended collection offering the
reader a
multitude of informative and inspiring perspectives upon the metaphysical complexities and
mysteries of life, faith, and the soul.
The Parenting Shelf
Liberation's Children
Kay S. Hymowitz
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60622
1566634954 $24.95 www.amazon.com
There are plenty of child-rearing advice books on the market: what sets Liberation's Children
apart is
its incorporation of cultural values, symbols and ideas into its consideration of the forces and
influences which shape future generations. Reports go beyond the usual focus on common
developmental stages to describe how adults teach the basics of modern American culture, and
how
it changes the nature of modern American children. A very different set of insights which parents
will appreciate.
The Resilient Family
Paul W. Power & Arthur Dell Orto
Sorin Books
Box 1006, Notre Dame, IN 46556-1006
1893732665 $12.95 sorinbooks.com
The Resilient Family: Living With Your Child's Illness Or Disability by rehabilitation counseling
experts Paul W. Power & Arthur Dell Orto, is a practical, "reader friendly" instructional guide for
families in crisis, addressing immediate and long-term problems, including the means to work with
and overcome them. The Resilient Family expertly and accessibly addresses such issues as how to
handle stress, the process of working with professionals, successful means of coping with crises,
and
more. The Resilient Family is a general yet highly useful resource for balancing both emotional
and
physical difficulties and especially recommended reading for families having children with
long-term
special needs.
One In A Million
Julie Moss Scandora
Hara Publishing Group, Inc.
PO Box 19732, Seattle, WA 98109
0971072469 $14.95 1-425-775-7868
One In A Million: Bringing Out What Is Wondrous In Your Child Through Trust, Understanding,
And Respect is a unique parenting instructional designed to assist parents in bringing out the best
in
their children, and teaching them respect, discipline, and trust while maintaining a fair
understanding
and balance of responsibilities. A compendium of down-to-earth wisdom and experienced-based
advice from author and mother Julie Scandora's personal family life adds a true-to-life touch to
this
practical and highly accessible advice book which is particular recommended for parents,
grandparents, teachers, and caregivers.
Growing Up With Epilepsy
Lynn Blackburn, Ph.D.
Demos Medical Publishing
386 Park Ave. So, #201, NY, NY 10016
1888799749 $19.95 1-800-532-8663
Parents who must deal with the daily unpredictability of seizures and the side effects of
medication
often find it confusing to understand what to expect. Growing Up With Epilepsy will appeal to
busy
parents who want a quick reference guide: information is organized in a manner easy to look up,
chapters discuss social and behavioral as well as psychological concerns and issues, and parents
receive basic tools to help their kids through all manner of concerns. An important tool for
everyday
living.
The Complete Resource Book For Toddlers And Twos
Pam Schiller
Gryphon House
PO Box 207, Beltsville, MD 20704
0876592876 $34.95 1-800-638-0928
Compiled and written by early childhood consultant Pam Schiller, The Complete Resource Book
For
Toddlers And Twos is a vast, "parent friendly", and very highly recommended compilation of
nursery rhymes, songs, games that enhance spatial concepts, fun ways to celebrate the seasons,
and
more. Showcasing over 2,000 educational ideas and activities which are ideally suited for toddlers
aged 12-36 months, The Complete Resource Book For Toddlers And Twos is accessibly
organized
into daily plans and presented in a straightforward manner for parents, family members,
babysitters
and educators everywhere.
Grandparenting
Godfrey Harris
The Americas Group
9200 Sunset Blvd., Suite 404, Los Angeles, CA 90069
0935047387 $16.95 americasgroup.com
Grandparenting: How To Meet Its Responsibilities by Godfrey Harris is a straightforward,
no-nonsense, large-print, "reader friendly" introduction to the challenges and rewards of being a
grandparent. Emphasizing situational solutions, Grandparenting presents numerous single-page
examples of techniques that can readily and effectively be utilized to deal with difficult situations,
and make often time limited grandparent/grandchild encounters as personally rewarding as
possible.
Grandparenting is a very highly recommended compendium of practical advice for grandparents
of
all circumstances and familial backgrounds.
Adventures In Tandem Nursing
Hilary Flower
La Leche League International
1400 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg IL 60173-4048
0912500972 $14.95 lalecheleague.org
Adventures In Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy And Beyond by Hilary Flower
is a
comprehensive, definitive, "reader friendly" instructional resource offering everything expectant
mothers need to know about breastfeeding, including its pros and cons, dealing with discomforts,
dealing with disapproval, adopting a second nurseling, proper nutrition while breastfeeding,
illustrative mothers' stories, and more. A solid, exhaustive, balanced, and readily accessible
resource,
Adventures In Tandem Nursing is very highly recommended reading -- especially to new and
soon-to-be parents considering breastfeeding, as well as those who are presently breastfeeding
older
infants and toddlers.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
After The E.R.
Anna M. Lamont
Dorrance Publishing
701 Smithfield St., 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3906
0805959548 $15.00 1-800-788-7654
After The E.R. is a compilaton of short stories, each of which depict the aftermath of tragedy
ranging from diagnoses of cancer to sudden tragedies. Anna M. Lamont is a retired licensed
practical nurse: her background and experiences have led to short stories which offer concrete
examples of tragedy and coping methods.
Cancer Sourcebook
Karen Bellenir
Omnigraphics
615 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226
0780806336 $78.00 1-800-234-1340
This fourth revised edition the Cancer Sourcebook provides consumers with a wealth of
information
on the major forms and stages of cancer, from blood cell, skin and bone cancers to the latest
treatments, identifying and reducing cancer risks, and strategies for coping with diagnosis and
treatment. This weighty guide provides details specific to many different forms of cancer and is a
recommended reference for any health library.
The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome
Harry S. Oxenhandler, M.D.
Master's Plan Publishing
2727 NW Ninth St., Corvallis, OR 97330
www.mastersplanpublishing.com
0972773606 $23.95 www.amazon.com
Informatively written by Harry S. Oxenhandler (a medical doctor skilled in the treatment of
chronic
pain), The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome: Life Yourself From Back Pain Without Drugs Or Surgery
cogently advises readers on how they can effectively combat chronic back pain. Addressing the
problems of pelvic tilt/short leg syndrome and how they can easily be corrected; side effects of
"lift"
therapy, recommended exercises; and a great deal more, The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome is
recommended as a "must-read" do-it-yourself reference for anyone suffering the ill effects of
chronic
back pain.
Hair Loss Answers
Peter J. Panagotacos, M.D.
Card Publishing
3450 Sacramento Street #405, San Francisco, CA 94118
1932428348 $19.95 www.hairdoc.com
Knowledgeably written by Doctor Pater J. Panagotacos (a certified dermatologist whose specialty
is
hair restoration), Hair Loss Answers offers the reader a compilation of straight facts about the
causes and treatments of hair loss, including cosmetic treatments, surgical restoration, follicular
unit
micrografting, cons and false "snake oil" remedies, and much, much more. A down-to-earth
resource
presenting solid information, Hair Loss Answers is very highly recommended reading for anyone
concerned with hair loss and restoration.
The Buck Stops Nowhere
Kathleen O'Connor
Hara Publishing Group
PO Box 19732, Seattle, WA 98109
1887542043 $13.95 1-425-775-7868
The newly updated secondly edition of The Buck Stops Nowhere: Why America's Health Care Is
All
Dollars And No Sense by skilled and experienced analyst Kathleen O'Connor is a sharply
insightful
and critically important wake-up call identifying the manifold flaws in America's health care
industry,
and the problems that beset the struggle for affordable, high-quality health care. Individual
chapters
knowledgeably cover the real core mechanics of why some people get insurance and other people
don't; the greed that interferes with efforts for quality coverage; the rapid changes besetting the
industry that must be addressed quickly in view of the looming Baby Boom Generation's
advancement into Senior Citizenry, and so much more. An excellent overview of a compelling
modern-day issue that directly affects all Americans, The Buck Stops Nowhere should be required
reading for any citizen and all politicians having to grapple with our present and rapidly worsening
national health care crisis.
Help! My Underwear Is Shrinking!
Jo Ann Hattner, et al.
American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311
1580401791 $14.95 www.diabetes.org
Jo Ann Hattner (national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association), Ann M.
Coulston (1998-99 past president of the American Dietetic Association); and Mike Goodkind
(former Associated Press writer and editor at the Stanford University Medical Center for more
than
twenty years) successfully collaborated to write Help! My Underwear Is Shrinking!, which is a
quite
straightforward, "reader friendly" instructional guide especially intended for diabetics on the
critically important subject of weight-management and good nutrition. Personal testimony; advice
on
working exercise into one's daily routine; tips, tricks, and techniques for maintaining healthy
eating
habits in all social settings, and much, much more fill the pages of this excellent guide which is
very
highly recommended reading for anyone with diabetes or a family history of diabetes.
The Philosophy Shelf
Paradoxes Of Free Will
Gunther S. Stent
American Philosophical Society
104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387
0871699265 $24.00 amphilsoc.org
Paradoxes Of Free Will by Gunther S. Stent (Winner of the 2002 John Frederick Lewis Award), is
an intelligently yet accessibly written look at the ancient dilemma of free will, as pondered by
thinkers at the dawn of recorded civilization down to the philosophers and scientists of the
modern
era. Backed by an impressive scholarship, Stent has created a thoughtful, involving, and highly
recommended presentation of a basic question which is at the very core of Western philosophy
and
Judeao-Christian theology.
The Hunting/Fishing Shelf
The Creel: McKenzie River
Roderick Haig-Brown
Frank Amato Publications, Inc.
PO Box 82112, Portland, Oregon 97282
1571882766 $24.95 amatobooks.com
Now in its 40th anniversary edition, The Creel: Mckenzie River by The Fly Fishers Club of
Oregon
is an invaluable and "user friendly" guide for anglers aspiring to the joys of flyfishing for trout in
the
great McKenzie stream of the state of Oregon. Black-and-white photographs, anecdotes,
memoirs,
tips for avid fishers, and more make The Creel: McKenzie River an indispensable, enthusiastically
recommended resource to create and enjoy a vivid and distinctive flyfishing experience.
The Political Science Shelf
Directory Of American Presidents
Woodside House
PO Box 750217, Forest Hills, NY 11375
0971235309 $9.00 woodsidehouse.net
Directory Of American Presidents is a "user friendly" resource listing basic data about the wives,
children, parents, birth and death dates, party, term, education, religion, and notable events of the
43
American Presidents ranging from George Washington to George Walker Bush. An excellent
quick-lookup book, brief, simple, and very easy-to-use, the Directory Of American Presidents is a
welcome and recommended addition to community and school library American History and
Political Science collections.
Bush-Giuliani 2004 And Other Liberal Nightmares
Bob Wilder
Elderberry Drive
1393 Old Homestead Drive, 2nd floor, Oakland, OR 97462-9506
1930859600 $19.95 elderberrypress.com
Expertly written by Bob Wilder (a professional journalist with 40 years of experience),
Bush-Giuliani 2004 And Other Liberal Nightmares is a vivid and charged presentation of political
views and forecasts. Brief yet forceful vignettes address the author's views on "The Exodus Of
Democrats", "The 'New' Al Gore", "Bonnie And Clodhopper Clinton", terrorism, gun control, and
more. A thought-provoking manifesto and a timely wake-up call warning against gradual
encroachments to personal freedoms, Bush-Giuliani 2004 And Other Liberal Nightmares is
recommended reading for political activists on the Right and on the Left.
Grassroots Governance?
Donald I. Ray & P. S. Reddy
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive, N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
1552380807 $49.95 1-800-565-3770
Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by Grassroots Governance?: Chiefs In Africa And The
Afro-Caribbean is a collection of scholarly writings by Donald I. Ray (Professor of Political
Science,
University of Calgary) and P. S. Reddy (Professor in the School of Governance, University of
Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa) showcases contributions by a diverse series of learned
authors and specialists concerning traditional leadership and local government in rural
Sub-Saharan
Africa. Touching upon postcolonial studies, anthropology, cultural studies, and more, these
informed and informative essays deftly examine traditional leaders, authority systems, public
views,
and land rights, while offering a wealth of studious insights into cultural leadership. Case studies
drawn from Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Jamaica, and more flesh out this intricate,
scholarly, and very strongly recommended contribution to International Studies, Political Science
and African Cultural Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Rise And Fall
Of The White Republic
Alexander Saxton
Verso
180 Varick Street, NY, NY 10014-4606
1859844677 $23.00 versobooks.com
The Rise And Fall Of The White Republic by Alexander Saxton (Professor of History, University
of
California - Los Angeles) is a ground-breaking and scholarly examination of class politics and
mass
culture in America during the nineteenth century. Studying National Republicans, the Whigs, the
Jacksonian Press, the ideological forces involved in the formation of modern America, and so
much
more, The Rise And Fall Of The White Republic is an impressive and informative contribution
exploring politics, philosophy, and the roots of cultural and governmental interaction which is
strongly recommended for inclusion in American Political Science and American History reference
shelves and reading lists.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
War And Religion
James W. Rice, Ed.D.
Vantage Press, Inc.
516 West 34th St., NY, NY 10001
0533143942 $8.95 1-212-736-1767
War And Religion: A Handbook For Everyman by educator James W. Rice is a soul searching
treatise that strives to explain why devastating conflicts have been waged between people who
believe in the same God, and even share the same dogmatic roots. Surveying the beliefs of
Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, and presenting basic information
about
each faith, as well as insights into major and wars involving these religions laid out in completely
accessible layman's terms, War And Religion is a thoughtful and succinctly written primer which is
especially recommended for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in issues of faith and
conflict.
Talking With Nature/Journey Into Nature
Michael J. Roads
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1932073051 $16.95 1-800-972-6657
Michael Roads began to stop and listen to the sounds of nature and discovered a healing,
nurturing
power in the process, with a series of visions leading him to communicate with nature by
associating
his senses with the natural object. Talking With Nature/Journey Into Nature offers a reader
describing his experiences and his surrealistic bonding with the environment, and is a
recommended
pick for any who seek to understand associations between spirituality and nature.
How Long O Lord?
Maurine Tobin & Robert Tobin, editors
Cowley Publications
907 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
1561012149 $16.95 www.cowley.org
Collaboratively compiled by Maurine and Robert Tobin, How Long O Lord? is an impressive
anthology of writings by Christians, Jews, and Muslims concerning the need for a just peace in
Israel
and Palestine. Confronting commonly held assumptions, examining all sides of the issues and
attempting to untangle a complex web of conflict, power struggle, and the desperate search for
hope, How Long O Lord? an unforgettable and highly recommended compilation offering
understanding into a deadly, enduring, multifaceted conflict.
World Religions In America
Jacob Neusner, editor
Westminster John Knox Press
100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396
066422475X $22.95 wjkacademic.com
Now in an updated third edition, World Religions In America compiled and edited by Jacob
Neusner
(Research Professor of Religion and Theology and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Advanced
Theology, Bard College), collects essays from numerous educated authors offering informed and
informative perspectives into the diverse religions that are practiced in the multifaceted nation of
the
United States. From Native American religions to Orthodox Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Islam, Catholicism and others, World Religions In America offers a unique dual viewpoint and
comparison that examines each faith both abroad and in the States. World Religions In America is
a
scholarly and very highly recommended presentation especially for Religious Studies reference
shelves.
Men And Women Of The Bible
Nancy M. Tischler
Greenwood Press
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
0313317143 $59.95 greenwood.com
Compiled by Nancy M. Tischler (Professor Emerita of English and the Humanities, Penn State
University), Men And Women Of The Bible: A Reader's Guide is an 267-page,
encyclopedia-style,
alphabetical reference that lists the men and women mentioned in the Bible, including the
etymology
of their names, a synopsis of their story according to the Biblical account, and the historical
context
of their lives in the Old Testament and New Testament eras. An excellent resource for quick and
easy lookup when studying the Bible, written succinctly and highly accessible to readers of all
backgrounds, Men And Women Of The Bible is very highly recommended for personal,
ecclesiastical, academic, and community library Biblical Studies reference collections.
The Wisdom-Teachings Of Nisargadatta Maharaj
Matthew Greenblatt
Inner Directions Foundation
PO Box 130070, Carlsbad, CA 92013
1878019201 $16.95 InnerDirections.org
Compiled and organized by Matthew Greenblatt, The Wisdom-Teachings Of Nisargadatta
Maharaj:
A Visual Journey presents short quotes and simple statements of insight of highly respected
Bombay
sage and family man Nisargadatta Maharaj. Expressive black/white photographs showcase the
man
himself alongside his memorable words, including quotes such as "If you live life without
expectations, the feeling of 'mineness' will automatically fall off" and "Clarity and love are
naturally
present. They are the nature of Consciousness. It is not you who impart them." The
Wisdom-Teachings Of Nisargadatta Maharaj is a welcome and highly prized contribution to
World
Faith Religion/Spirituality reference collections and Meditation Studies reading lists.
Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest
Seymour Rossel
S.P.I. Books
99 Spring Street, 3rd FL, NY, NY 10012
1561719390 $23.95 www.spibooks.com
Engagingly and informatively written by Seymour Rossel (a Reform rabbi with many years of
experience giving lectures and teaching workshops on the Bible and dreams), Bible Dreams: The
Spiritual Quest is a thoughtful and thought-provoking guide intended for Christians, Jews, and
anyone else seeking to better understand and acquire a heightened spiritual awareness. Individual
chapters cogently address how dreams in the Bible affect human destinies, the wisdom that lies in
classic scriptural parables, the potential for healing and transformation through faith, and much,
much more. A deeply spiritual outreaching, Bible Dreams: The Spiritual Quest is enthusiastically
commended to the attention of non-specialist general readers with an interest in religion,
spirituality,
metaphysics, and the Bible.
From Historian To Dissident
Bruce N. Westergren, editor
Signature Books
564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411
1560850434 $24.95 1-800-356-5687
Skillfully edited by free-lance research historian Bruce Westergren, From Historian To Dissident:
The Book Of John Whitmer presents the earliest commissioned history of Mormonism, spanning
the
years 1831 to 1844, and penned by John Whitmer, a man who placed his faith in the fledgling
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, yet came to distrust its leadership and was
excommunicated in 1838. His record of the church itself, and the people who practiced and
spread
the faith, is quite highly detailed; at some points the language and wording of 150 years past
becomes difficult to follow, and for this an adept editing and sidenotes by Westergren are of great
aid for contemporary readers. This firsthand perspective is very highly recommended for anyone
with a keen interest in the early history of the Mormon Church.
The Musicbook Shelf
More Than Meets The Ear
Gilbert R. Fischer
University Press of America, Inc.
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0761817514 $62.00 1-800-462-6420
More Than Meets The Ear: A Study Of The Semantics Of Music by retired professor of
philosophy
Gilbert R. Fischer is an extensively detailed and scholastically rigorous college-level study of
music
as fine art. From symbols and semiotics in music; to classical piano works of Beethoven and
others
as literature; to sources of tension and music, More Than Meets The Ear is welcome contribution
to
Music Appreciation Studies collections, as well as a "must-read" for advanced students of music
seeking to discern the power of meaningful expression and emotion in within the notes.
Top 500 Heavy Metal Songs Of All Time
Martin Popoff
ECW Press
2120 Queen St. E. #200, Toronto, Ontario M4E 1E2, Canada
1550225308 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Fans of heavy metal music who seek a definitive guide to albums and songs will find Martin
Popoff's
Top 500 Heavy Metal Songs Of All Time to be an important key to the genre, compiling the
results
of a massive worldwide poll and including entries which feature a quote from one of the band's
artists, shots of rare singles covers, and listings by song, band, album, year and country.
Descriptions
of the music are both personal and critical and provide important keys to understanding the
genre.
Musical Improvisation, Heidegger, And The Liturgy
Andrew Cyprian Love
The Edwin Mellen Press
PO Box 450, Lewiston, NY 14092-0450
0773467262 $119.95 mellenpress.com
Musical Improvisation, Heidegger, And The Liturgy: A Journey To The Heart Of Hope by
Andrew
Cyprian Love (a Benedictine monk of Glenstal Abbey), is a informed and informative study of
musical interpretation, especially in a liturgical context. Insightful writings concerning music and
metaphysics; music and proto- or pre-natal existence; the improvisation and fundamental hope of
"Dasein"; liturgy and Christian hope; and a great deal more fill the pages of this theological and
in-depth interpretation which is an especially recommended resource for advanced scholars of
music
appreciation within a liturgical context.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Building Bridges
Claire Baptiste
SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc.
440 Friday Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
www.sterlinghousepublisher.com
1563152584 $11.95 1-888-542-2665
Deftly written by Claire Baptiste, Building Bridges is the tense and suspensful saga of Michelle
Madras -- a woman at odds with her father. Michelle dreams of pursuing art, while her father
demands that she take part in the family business. Yet when Michelle's father is found murdered,
everything in her life changes as an investigation targets her and her brother. Michelle must search
for the truth to save herself, her family, and the corporation before it is too late in this skillfully
told,
superbly plotted mystery.
Dirty Pool
Steve Brewer
World Wide Mystery
225 Duncan Mill Road, Don Mills, ON, Canada, M3B 3K9
0373264623 $5.99 www.amazonc.om
Dirty Pool by Steve Brewer is a gritty, two-fisted mystery in the tradition of Mike Hammer and
Mickey Spillane. Hard-boiled and street savvy private eye Bubba Mabry gets a seemingly slick
and
easy moneymaker case - drop of a ransom for the kidnaping of the pampered, rebellious, skinhead
son of a multimillionaire. But when both the money and the kidnaped individual disappear, Bubba
is
stiffed his tip - unless he can locate the boy, meaning that he's earned the claim to the ransom
himself. Imminent family problems in the form of his own pain-in-the-neck father coming to visit
won't stop Bubba from pursuing the prize in this raw, real, murderously enjoyable novel.
Adventures Of Samuel Blackthorne
Scott Emerson
Simon & Schuster
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
0689858612 $15.95 1-800-223-2336
This delightful mystery is intended for young adult readers but is reviewed here for its ability to
interest all age groups. Take a Yorkshire terrier investigator who is a master of deductive
reasoning
ala Sherlock Holmes, add some animals who come to him for help, and throw in a complex tale of
deceit which involves high-ranking city officials and you have Adventures Of Samuel Blackthorne,
a
satisfyingly different and witty mystery.
The Hunt
Jan Neuharth
Paper Chase Farms Publishing Group
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
PO Box 448, Middleburg, VA 20118
0972950303 $24.95 paperchasefarms.com
The Hunt by Jan Neuhart is an thoroughly enthralling, superbly crafted mystery novel of a
successful
lawyer and horseman who is framed for a vicious double murder. Doug Cummings is forced to
race
against time to find the culprit and protect his loved ones when even his own attorney doesn't
believe
his innocence! Very highly recommended reading for the mystery/suspense enthusiast, The Hunt
presents life in the upper crust as far less idyllic than would first appear, with hidden jealousies
and
resentments steaming beneath the tranquil atmosphere. Involving to the very last page.
A Picture Of Guilt
Libby Fischer Hellman
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave. #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1590580737 $24.95 1-800-421-3976
Chicago filmmaker Ellie finds herself involved in the murder trial of a dock worker whose
girlfriend
has been killed in A Picture Of Guilt, a story of a video project gone awry. Her discovery of
evidence which could acquit him involves her in a dangerous plot in this fast-paced investigative
piece which tells of a young filmmaker's eye for clues. Solid characterization makes this a
winner.
Ashes
Kenzo Kitakata
Vertical, Inc.
257 Park Avenue South, 8th fl., New York, NY 10010
1932234020 $23.95 vertical-inc.com
Superbly translated into English by Emi Shimokawa, Ashes is a gritty, hard-boiled mystery written
by Kenzo Kitakata, a Japanese author who is so popular in his native Japan that not one of his
more
than one hundred novels has ever gone out of print! Presenting the mind and thoughts of a
middle-aged gangster in Tokyo's multilayered underworld, Ashes depicts yakuza (Japanese mafia)
life with a unique understanding and edge-of-your seat reality. Highly recommended reading for
mystery/suspense enthusiasts, Ashes clearly documents Kenzo Kitakata as a world class literary
talent.
Grave Circle
David D. Nolta
Quality Words In Print
Box 2704, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2704
0971316023 $21.95 qwipbooks.com
Grave Circle by David D. Nolta is an "Ivory Tower Mystery" featuring Hiawatha Musing and
Antigone Musing, two perceptive, eccentric, and sibling college professors who apply their
mutually
complementary gifts of reason and intuition to solve a quite puzzling murder mystery. Set in a
simple
college town in Massachusetts, Virginia Vanderlyn was an infamously adulterous wife who turns
up
dead. Its falls to "Hi" and "Tig" to ferret out the deviously ruthless killer amidst the victim's many
rivals and enemies. A superbly crafted novel of hidden secrets and bloodthirsty vendettas cloaked
in
the veil of academia and dotted with a remarkable cast of characters, Grave Circle showcases
David
Nolta as a literary master of the Mystery/Suspense genre and will leave readers looking eagerly
toward their next encounter with these unique and memorable sibling professorial sleuths!
Black-Irish Setter
Bill Stackhouse
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595270638 $16.95 www.iuniverse.com
Written by experienced playwright and scriptwriter Bill Stackhouse, Black-Irish Setter is an
attention engaging mystery starring a most unlikely heroine. Caitlin O'Rourke is a former Italian
professional volleyball player who prematurely retired due to a blown-out knee, is bitter,
depressed,
and rather unsure of her future. Caitlin rescues a damsel in distress only to have murder strikes
down
her charge. Caitlin burns with the determination to track down the killer and learn the motive. An
unpredictable and original tale of suspense, Black-Irish Setter confirms Bill Stackhouse as a
skilled
and original writer -- and leave his readers waiting enthusiastically for his next Caitlin O'Rourke
mystery!
In The Depths Of Shadows
Jay Waitkus
The National Writers Press
S. J. Miller Communications (publicity)
3140 South Peoria Street, #294, Aurora, Colorado 80014
0881001309 $24.95 nationalwriters.com
The debut mystery novel of former journalist Jay Waitkus, In The Depths Of Shadows is a brutal
suspense story of an unflappable police detectives racing to stop a brutal serial killer. An intricate
and deftly woven story of morbid torture and vicious murder, a woman with a hidden past, and
the
hideous darkness of the human spirit at its worst, In The Depths Of Shadows is a superbly
crafted,
vividly written, riveting read from beginning to end. Jay Waitkus is an author of considerably skill
and storytelling energy who has clearly established himself as an expert in the Mystery/Suspense
genre.
Berkley Prime Crime
375 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Simon Brett's Murder In The Museum (0425190439, $22.95) tells of a celebrated writer whose
work remains largely out of print leaving Bracketts House broke, unless a biography covering
the
author's life can be produced without rattling too many skeletons. Add the spectre of murder and
Carole and Jude have their hands full in an investigation which promises too many enemies. Jean
Swanson and Dean James' Dick Francis Companion (0425181871, $14.00) includes an exclusive
interview with Dick Francis as it explores the mysteries and horse racing stories which have made
him famous. From plot summaries to profiles of characters, this is packed with intrigue and action
insights which prior fans will relish.
The Computer Shelf
Hacking The Xbox
Andrew "Bunnie" Huang
No Starch Press
555 De Haro Street, #250, San Francisco, CA 94107
1593270291 $24.99 www.nostarch.com
Hacking The Xbox: An Introduction To Reverse Engineering is, quite literally, the book that
Microsoft (makers of the popular Xbox video game console) does not want you to read.
Individual
chapters comprehensively addresses in depth how to modify this gaming console for one's own
ends,
from physically opening it (and voiding the Microsoft warranty) to installing a blue LED,
replacing a
broken power supply, reverse engineering Xbox security, developing software for the Xbox on
Xbox-Linux, soldering techniques, debugging tips, and much, much more. A knowledgeable and
technically detailed instructional, Hacking The Xbox offers specific, authoritative, accessible
information about reverse engineering a specific device, as well as basic principles that can be
generalized to other reverse engineering hardware projects.
Five Core Metrics
Lawrence H. Putnam & Ware Myers
Dorset House Publishing
353 West 12th Street, NY, NY 10014
0932633552 $49.95 dorsethouse.com
Collaboratively written by Lawrence H. Putnam (President of the software management
consulting
firm Quantitative Software Management) and Ware Myers (a professional independent consultant
and contributing editor of "Computer" and "IEEE Software"), Five Core Metrics: The
Intelligence
Behind Successful Software Management is a "reader friendly" instructional how-to guide to
utilizing the reliable development processes and techniques that help software managers efficiently
allocate limited resources and carefully track progress, ensuring optimum quality software with a
minimum of wasted effort. Five core metrics of Time, Effort, Size, Reliability, and Process
Productivity are introduced as a means to measure and adjust ongoing processes to constantly
changing real-world conditions. An exceptional business guide in its field, Five Core Metrics is
highly recommended reading for anyone charged with the responsibility of using and creating
software projects using or incorporating metric measurements.
Honeypots: Tracking Hackers
Lance Spitzner
Addison-Wesley Professional
c/o Pearson Technology Group
75 Arlington St, #300, Boston, MA 02116
0321108957 $44.99 awprofessional.com
Honeypots: Tracking Hackers By Lance Spitzner (Senior Security Architect for Sun
Microsystems,
Inc.) is an advanced computer science text to understanding and making use of "honeypots"
(technological systems specifically designed to be compromised by online attackers) as burglar
alarms, incident response systems, or tools for gathering information about hackers in order to
better
guard the security of one's compter data. Technical know-how, advanced theory, guidance from
three legal experts, and more fill the pages of this excellent and very strongly recommended
resource
for anyone invested with cyber security responsibilities. An accompanying CD-ROM contains
white
papers, source code, and data captures of real attacks to facilitate the deployment of honeypot
solutions to serious computer problems.
Sams
201 West 103rd St, Indianapolis IN 46290
www.mcp.com www.amazon.com
There are two new additions to the computer reference shelf for intermediate to advanced level
uses
from Sams which are highly recommended as being particularly "user friendly" and
comprehensive.
Matthew Pizzi's Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Unleashed (0672324466, $49.99, 1032 pp.) is
the
latest version of Macromedia Dreamweaver and showcases a diverse range of sophisticated Web
development tools that simply are not covered as fully and completely in many of the beginning to
intermediate-level instructional manuals currently published. Dreamweaver MX Unleashed delves
into the many new and powerful features that allows developers to create quite sophisticated Web
applications and is filled from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and techniques offering effective
strategies for designing, managing, and developing sites utilizing Dreamweaver. Now in a fully
updated and quite significantly expanded fourth edition, Sam's Maximum Security (067232-4598,
$49.99, 976 pp.) provides comprehensive, platform-by-platform coverage of security issues,
including clear and reader friendly descriptions of the most common techniques hackers use to
penetrate systems. Providing a wealth of techniques and steps to protect their systems, Maximum
Security provides invaluable information for security administrators and anyone else with a vested
interested in computer and network security.
How To Do Everything With Adobe Acrobat 6.0
Doug Sahlin
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
2100 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
0072229462 $24.99 1-800-722-4726
From simple memos to interactive forms, How To Do Everything With Adobe Acrobat 6.0 shows
why Acrobat is the tool for any electronic publishing task - including projects that require
multimedia. How To Do Everything With Adobe Acrobat 6.0 will help its reader master the many
different components and purposes for creating and publishing documents for electronic
distribution.
512 pages
The Poetry Shelf
Think
C. G. Ferrel
Acheulean Publishing
BookMasters, Inc. (publicity)
PO Box 6166, Rock Island, IL 61204
0972968407 $14.95 atlasbooks.com
Think is a work of 85 brief yet inspiring original poems, written by C. G. Ferrel with a power of
immediate captivation. A motivational read enthusiastically recommended for browsing anywhere,
anytime. Final Truth: When you sit/In silence,/In the light/Of final truth.//Then you/Shall have the
answers,/To the questions/Of your youth!
A Rage Of Intelligence
Paul Bussan
PSB Publishing
288 Willow Street, New Haven, CT 06511
0972688404 $24.95
The debut work of Paul Bussan, A Rage Of Intelligence is an impressive work of poetry offering
brief yet impressionable free-verse selections that leave an indelible imagery upon the mind's eye.
Describing small aspects of life and fleeting moments in a way to bring the transcendental out of
the
mundane, this work is highly recommended. Between The Lines: Those old time pros/Drank all
night/But still they got their hits./Before the game/They ran their laps/Around the field/To sweat
the
poisons out,/Then showered, changed,/And made it to the batter's box/In time for their first
pitch.
The Flesh Procession
Suzanne Burns
Bleak House Books
PO Box 8573, Madison, WI 53708
0970409877 $14.00 bleakhousebooks.com
Poetry which was nominated for a Pushcart Prize are included within The Flesh Procession, a
determined and inspirational collection of brief yet impacting free-verse poems by Suzanne Burns.
Vivid, sometimes shocking images impress upon the mind pictures of unflinching and sometimes
brutal truths, of good, evil, and the selfishness of human nature. Blonde boy with St. Vinnie
cardigans, / like you expected canonization too soon, / an X Generation saint / both fallen and
glorified, / rock-n-roll throne abdicated / by a lonely trigger / and a full syringe.
Autumn Solstice
Natalia Zaretsky
Windsong Publishing Div.
RBC Publishing Co., Inc.
PO Box 1330, Elk Grove, CA 95759
www.inessazaretsky.com/natalia
0972154760 $14.95
Autumn Solstice presents selected free-verse poems from the principled and successful author
Natalia Zaretsky, a Jewish woman who, despite her well-to-do life, left her home country of
Russia
because she could not tolerate local anti-Semitic sentiment. Poignant and profound, her words
communicate the expression and yearning of the human spirit. Maybe I am not the best mother in
the
world, / but I am many things for you, aren't I? / You fly on wings of art, poetry and music / that I
used to feed you in your young cocoon. / Do you see yourself, my heart? / You are me - just a
better
version.
Life With Sam
Elizabeth Hall Hutner, poet
Simeon Hutner, photographer
CavanKerry Press
6 Horizon Road #2901, Fort Lee NJ 07024
0970718659 $14.00 cavankerrypress.org
Superbly enhanced with photography by Simeon Hutner, Life With Sam is the free-verse poetic
celebration by Elizabeth Hall Hutner of a little boy's life, death, and remembrance. This blending
of
heartfulet verses and memorable photographs embrace the life and joy one so young brought to
the
life of his mother, during his all too brief brief stay with her. Today, I Went Right To His Grave. /
I
Put Down The Flowers, And Looked / At The Boxwoods Sam's Stepfather / Has Planted On
Each
Side Of The Stone. / I Held The New Baby In My Arms, / And I Cried As I Read Sam's
Name.
Joy
Fran Parker, poet
M. Matteson Smith, artist
TarPar Ltd.
1202 Harding Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501
0933193130 $18.00 1-252-523-5369
Joy is a poetry book featuring captivating verse by Fran Parker and beautiful, full-color
translucent
page overlays of flowers, hummingbirds, and tranquil scenes by M. Matteson Smith. The
illustrations wonderfully embellish the impressively memorable poetry with visual and verbal
images
that can be lifted into the mind's eye for anyone desiring to contemplate the lyrical messages so
deftly portrayed and displayed. Joy is a highly enjoyable read for a simple and enduring relaxation
of
the spirit. Now, over my shoulder / I recall "might have beens" / So, cancel those schedules, grab
your / suitcases and go. To heck with it all! / IT'S TOMORROW YOU KNOW!
Christening The Dancer
John Amen
Uccelli Press
Marketing Matters (publicity)
PO Box 85394, Seattle, WA 98145-1394
0972323104 $11.95 uccellipress.com
Christening The Dancer is an original, sometimes surreal, always energetic and expressive
collection
of imaginative poetry by John Amen. Taking leave of what is generally perceived as common and
expected, Christening The Dancer reaches out past sanity, daily routine, and normal patterns to
explode in a cavalcade of illuminating excitement. Here In Sodom: A witch doctor raps in
monosyllables/while the flame heats the spoon/and a disgraced soprano shatters glass.//In fallout
shelters, we celebrate/abnegations and abdications;/each day we go bankrupt and horde a
fortune.//Light has to be imported;/death is exiled; in the metal sky,/gods lean forward, shattered
but
curious.
The Fiction Shelf
The House Of Windjammer
V.A. Richardson
Bloomsbury
175 5th Ave., New York NY 10010
1582348111 $17.95 bloomsbury.com
In 1636 Europe faces a world fascination with tulips while the Windhammer family faces ruin and
the loss of its entire trading fleet. It's up to young Adam, heir to the house, to save his family's
fortune from the evil banker Van Halsen and a corrupt uncle. Obsession and business challenges
make a dangerous pair in this compelling story of a young heir's determination to save his family
fortune.
Grasslands
Michael Hetherton
Coteau Books
c/o Fitzhenry & Whiteside
195 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4T8
1550502247 $16.95 coteaubooks.com
Grasslands is an impressive anthology of original stories by Michael Hetherton about alienation,
private misery, and distant longing. Stranded teenagers, folks struggling to find meaning in their
lives
in absence of religious faith, and life amidst the spirit of the prairie landscape itself fill the pages of
this timeless, poignant, literate, and highly recommended collection.
Konfidenz
Ariel Dorfman
Dalkey Archive Press
ISU Campus Box 8905 Normal, IL 61790
156478293X $13.50 dalkeyarchive.com
A distinguished work of Latin-American literature written by Ariel Dorfman (who was exiled
from
his native Chile after the 1973 coup), Konfidenz is an absorbing story, told almost entirely
through
dialogue, of a woman best with telephone calls from a mysterious stranger who appears to know
everything about her -- including her reasons for fleeing her homeland and the peril she and those
close to her are in. Konfidenz is recommended as a tense, gripping, literate, attention engaging,
and
multifaceted novel.
A Guide To The Perplexed
Gilad Atzmon
Serpent's Tail
255 West 108th St., #9D1, NY, NY 10025
1852428260 $14.00 serpentstail.com
Deftly written by Gilad Atzmon, A Guide To The Perplexed is a dark novel set in the near future.
The year is 2052, and the state of Israel has become defunct, -- and most of its surviving former
citizenry are overseas refugees. The story of one Gunther Wunker is revealed -- a man who
became
anti-Zionist and founded the "Peepology" intellectual discipline with its roots in the exile's
position
as voyeur. A reflective and fearless critical look at the evils of ethnic cleansing and the looming
threat of dystopia, A Guide To The Perplexed is one of those vivid, apocalyptic glimpses of an all
too possible future.
The Anomalies
Joey Goebel
MacAdam/Cage Publishing
820 16th Street, Suite 331, Denver, Colorado 80202
193156129X $22.00 1-303-753-7565
The Anomalies by Joey Goebel is a catchy novel about five odd nonconformists who come
together
to make rock music in a humdrum, conformity-driven nook of the Midwest. A ghetto dweller with
dreams of stardom, a sex-crazed eighty-year-old, an eight-year-old who hates the entire world, an
Iraqi who loves Americans even though he fought them in the Gulf War, and a high-minded
Satan-worshiping young woman, form a bizarre yet tensile bond that takes them on a quest to
tour
the world, sharing both their dreams and their music. The Anomalies is recommended as an
original,
involving, wonderfully written and somewhat quirky tale.
Prodigal Child
E. David Moulton
Moomin Books
Box 81084, Charleston, SC 29416-1084
0972669345 $23.95 MoominBooks.com
Set in England on the rough, crime-ridden streets of the East End of London during and after the
1950's, Prodigal Child by E. David Moulton is the story of a talented young singer and
songwriter,
growing up in the post-war world. A absorbing tale of incorporating and amalgamating American
jazz, rock-n-roll, and the blues into one's heart and soul, of opportunities pursued and lost; and
quirks of fate and treasured memories. Prodigal Child clearly documents David Moulton as a
skilled
and engaging novelist.
People Like Ourselves
Pamela Jooste
Doubleday/Trafalgar Square
N. Pomfret, VT 05053
0385601484 $19.95 1-800-423-4525
Julie's prized position in South African high society is threatened when her husband, a serial
adulterer, receives a visit from an ex-wife who is coming to visit Nelson Mandela. With People
Like
Ourselves, Pamela Jooste presents a stunning survey of modern African society in South Africa
and
the concerns of a family shaken by scandal and change.
The Joint Venture
Gilbert D. Visconti
Voyageur Publishing Co., Inc.
Box 121001, Nashville, TN 37212-1001
0929146042 $21.95 1-800-888-9653
The Joint Venture by Gilbert D. Visconti is the author's debut novel international intrigue. Italy
struggles with international terrorism, and a pair of Boston attorneys become drawn into a deadly
web of ruthless figures and desperate killers. A terrible puzzle must be solved, and quickly, before
time runs out for the population at large in this exciting and action-packed read. The Joint
Venture is
an attention engaging and highly recommended read from first page to last, as well as
documenting
Gilbert Visconti as a writer of considerable literary skill and a master storyteller.
Vanished Glory
Connie Lynne Smith
American Book Publishing
PO Box 65624, Salt Lake City, UT 84165
1589820800 $19.95 american-book.com
Beginning in the 1700's, and spanning eras up through the World Wars, Vanished Glory: A Family
In America by Connie Lynne Smith is a impressively written historical novel that traces the roots,
struggles, victories, and heartbreak of a family with roots in American soil since its colonial days
when the Irish patriarch escaped English tyranny for life in the New World. A resounding tale of
legacies handed through the generations and challenges defining each new decade, Vanished
Glory is
a wonderful and highly commended reading experience which documents Connie Lynne Smith as
storyteller of talented originality.
Quest For Life
Barbara Rothe Merin
Costal Villages Press
PO Box 6300, Beaufort, SC 29903
1882943171 $14.95 coastal-villages.com
Quest For Life by Barbara Rothe Merin is an original and impressively crafted novel of family
tragedy and renewal. A blended family suffers the loss of a son, which tragedy threatens to tear
the
marriage apart at the expense of the surviving children. An emotionally moving account of
harrowing grief, surprise revelation, and learning to live with grief, Quest For Life is high
recommended, emotionally satisfying reading, and clearly documents Barbara Rothe Merin as an
literarily gifted author.
The Magic Formula
Michael J. Roads
SilverRoads Publishing
3029 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
097291451X $12.95 1-216-588-0099
Michael J. Roads' The Magic Formula is an impressive novel imbued with a deeper meaning than
is
offered by most simple works of fictional storytelling. Indeed, The Magic Formula offers readers
everywhere an illustrated and exampled means to deal with their own personal difficulties.
Following
a group of childhood friends who meet every ten years, and learn that their lives are distressingly
bleak, The Magic Formula narrates transformation when a mystical teacher comes and offers a
way
each person in the circle can greatly change his or her life. A profound moral parable of
transformation, written and shared as a gift to all who read it, The Magical Formula is original and
highly recommended reading.
Schopenhauer's Telescope
Gerard Donovan
Counterpoint/Perseus
387 Park Avenue South, NY NY 10016
1582432236 $25.00 1-800-242-7737
Schopenhauer's Telescope blends a love story set during the war with a tale of perspective and
irony. The novel opens upon an unnamed European village during civil war, and moves slowly to
a
moving, chilling tale of violence and danger. The slow build-up of plot and poetic language blend
with subtleties and insights to make this an exceptional literary read.
Dark Side Of The Moon
Tami Parrington
Flying Dolphin Press
1620 S. Friendswood Drive, No. 195, Friendswood, TX 77546
www.FlyingDolphinPress.com
1593040024 $10.95
Dark Side Of The Moon by Tami Parrington is the story of Kia Lambert, an idealistic and newly
hired female assistant to the massively famous and popular musician Gabriel Evans. But when the
musician's fabulous life starts to crumble apart, all Kia's imagined solutions fall to ruin and she
must
ultimately learn that sometimes one must allow a loved one to fall and fail. Dark Side Of The
Moon
is commended as a powerful and entertaining saga of transcendence, bitter wisdom, and learning
to
accept harsh realities.
The Jobs/Career Shelf
Gareth Gardner Company
2545 Sandbourne Ln, Herndon, VA 20171
www.amazon.com
Four new publications from this company are directed to a wide age range and are recommended
picks for any searching for jobs in the arts and media. Christina Edwards' Finding New Media
Jobs
Online (1589650131, $19.95) tells how to locate local, statewide and international resource
listings
and opportunities, how to locate online career resources tailored for a particular objective in
media,
and how to post effective listings on sites. Details include analysis of site traffic, strategies for
finding employment on the internet, and understanding how online recruiting differs from
traditional.
The "Career Diary" titles ($14.95 each) are invaluable keys to understanding jobs available in the
arts: each offers behind-the-scenes tips from industry pros, and each provides an in-depth 30-day
examination of the job and its requirements. Sue Riedl's Career Diary Of An Animation Producer
(1589650115) presents 30 days at a small animation company in Toronto. A variety of animation
projects take place in that time frame, with each project presenting a different challenge. The role
of
the producer and others is explored in a title which moves from the beginning concept to the final
production and its expenses. Joseph Daniels' Career Diary Of An Animation Studio Producer
(1589650107) tells of the author's experiences at Blak Boxx Computer Graphics. The diary
introduces his career path and his current responsibilities and training process, including
illustrations
and production photos to explore what it's like to be the owner and operator of a small computer
graphics studio. Those considering educational opportunities will want to consult her Finding
Money For School Online (1589650123, $19.95): it uses the computer to help students locate
funds
to get an education. All are excellent guides for both newcomers to the arts and to those seeking
career moves.
The Library Video/DVD Shelf
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149, Oley, PA 19547
1-800-543-3764 www.bullfrogfilms.com
Nanga Parbat/Naked Mountain (156029-9547) is a 57 minute, full color, documentary video
showcasing one of the newest accomplishments of mountain geology, the study of Nanga Parbat,
the
largest, ninth highest, and most rapidly growing mountain in the world. Situated in the bleak
beauty
of the far western end of the Himalayas in the Kohistani region of Northern Pakistan, geologists
drawn from all over the world have focused on the apparent anomalies that this titanic mountain
presented. This outstanding video follows these scientists through their individual and
collaborative
researches to understanding the unique phenomena of this mountain's development -- and in the
process add a whole new chapter of our understanding of the role rivers can play in the growth as
well as erosion. Exotic Terrane (1560294388) is a 27 minute, full color, documentary video
showcasing and illustrating what is meant by the geologic term "exotic terrane", that is, a group of
rocks, a fragment of a formation, that attaches itself to a tectonic plate and ends up at a new site
often thousands of miles and totally out of place from its origins. The focus is on unique rock
formations in the Hells Canyon region on the Oregon-Idaho border. In the process, viewers will
receive an informed and informative perspective of the tectonic activity along the Pacific coast.
Both
Naga Parbat/Naked Mountain and Exotic Terrane are superbly produced, visually stunning,
"viewer
friendly' documentaries that are enthusiastically recommended for community library science video
collections and school classroom curriculum supplementation.
MPI Home Video
16101 South 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
1-800-777-2223 www.mpimedia.com
Four outstanding DVDs showcasing the satiric wit and biting humor of stand-up comedian
George
Carlin are now available for personal and community library collections. Originally produced as
HBO comedy specialist, You Are All Diseased (DVD7519, $19.98); George's Best Stuff
(DVD7516, $19.98); What Am I Doing In New Jersey? (DVD7509, $19.98); and Back In Town
(DVD7514, $19.98) are classic Carlin performances as he provides non-stop sociopolitical
commentary including many of his classic routines that continue to be as timely, scathingly
accurate,
and iconoclastically funny today. An absolute "must" for the legions of George Carlin fans, You
Are
All Diseased; Back In Town; What Am I Doing In New Jersey?; and George's Best Stuff will
serve
as a prefect introduction for a whole new generation to the wit, wisdom, and wicked whimsey of
one of America's finest stand-up comedians.
Dancetime Publications
#5 Broadway, Kentfield, CA 94904-1506
www.DancetimePublications.com
Two outstanding instructional DVD's are newly released from Dancetime Publications and form
the
"500 Years of Social Dance" series. Volume I: 15th - 19th Centuries (0966207483, $44.95) offers
a
comprehensive resource guide comprised of 233 Instructional Texts. Volume II: 20th Century
(0966207491, $44.95) is a dedicated resource offering 193 instructional texts and 221 film
references. Performed beautifully by the Dance Through Time dancers, each of these 45 minute
DVDs span the entire recorded span and spectrum of western dance ranginf rom Renaissance
nobility, Baroque extravagance, Regency refinement, and Victorian romant-icism, to the 20th
century American explosive diversity of dance from the Tango, Jittebug, and Rhumba, to
Rock-n-Roll, Disco, Break Dancing, and Country Western. Taken together, these two superbly
produced, performed, presented, and recorded DVDs comprise a complete course in western
dance
and would be a welcome addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library
collections.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
The Pleasures Of Bibliophily
Nicolas Barker, editor
Oak Knoll Press
310 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720
1584560975 $59.95 www.oakknoll.com
Compiled and edited by Nicholas Barker (Editor of "The Book Collector" for the past 37 years),
The Pleasures Of Bibliophily: Fifty Years Of The Book Collector is an impressive anthology of
classic articles chosen from the first fifty years of "The Book Collector", a periodical that first
appeared in 1952 and which has clearly established itself as an influential journal in a specialized
and
enduringly popular field. Black-and-white photographs enhance the selected essays, which portray
some of the greatest and most eccentric book collectors; delves the histories of unique and rare
books; and offers both wit and insight into a superbly produced and original compendium that is
enthusiastically recommended for all dedicted bibliophiles and avid book collectors.
Krause Publishers
700 E State St., Iola, WI 54990
1-800-258-0929 www.amazon.com
Two important catalogs of world coins and paper money are essential for avid collectors who
continually consult references for the latest guides. Neil Shafer and George Cuhaj edit Volume 3
of
World Paper Money (0873495918, $45.00), which appears in its 9th updated edition to cover
current values for over 11,500 notes. In addition to black and white photos all the paper money
listed, there are notes on note-issuing authorities, signature charts, and a selection of color plates.
This volume covers modern issues from 1961 onward, making for a particularly important guide
for
collectors of modern paper money. Chester Krause and Clifford Mishler's 2004 World Coins
(0873495934, $54.99) is an even more extensive volume covering 1901 to present in a 31st
edition
featuring over 48,000 full-size black and white illustrations and an expanded selection of listings
which go into the 21st century. This is a virtual bible of coin details which is a 'must' for any avid
collector, deserving a place alongside the Paper Money issue.
The Collector's Encyclopedia Of Buttons
Sally C. Luscomb
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Rd, Atglen, PA 19310
www.schifferbooks.com
0764318152 $24.95 1-610-593-1777
Compiled and written by Sally C. Luscomb (the co-publisher of "Just Buttons" magazine for a
35-year run), The Collector's Encyclopedia Of Buttons is now in a fully updated and significantly
expanded reference which presents more than 3,000 collectible and classic buttons from across all
time periods, materials, and manufacturers. The Collector's Encyclopedia Of Buttons features
entries
that cover everything from abalone buttons, to work-clothes buttons, and zodiac buttons.
Straightforward, highly accessible writing and enhanced black-and-white photographs, The
Collector's Encyclopedia Of Buttons is a one-of-a-kind resource for professional dealers and
dedicated collectors.
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
1-800-626-5420 www.amazon.com
These new titles provide avid collectors with important updated reference guides which serve as
both price guides and as identification tools. Dave Leopard's Rubber Toy Vehicles (1574323326,
$19.95) is packed with clear small color photos of rubber toy vehicles and comes complete with
company histories and values. John Kolbeck and Russell Lewis's Captain John's Fishing Tackle
Price
Guide (157-4323202, $19.95) holds important reference keys to understanding fishing tackle
prices,
offering a main section of prices organized by brand, models, and series. While there is a small
section of color photos, the value of this book lies in its reference material for the avid collector
already family with fishing tackle, who just needs a guide to the latest values. Tom Felt and Elaine
&
Rich Stoer's Glass Candlestick Book V. 2 (1574323237, $24.95) is a 'must' for any who would
identify and value candlesticks from Fostoria to Jefferson. Black and white and color photos
accompany company histories, keys to understanding glass candlestick values and rating systems,
and manufacture. Milbra Long and Emily Seate's Fostoria Value Guide (1574323210, $19.95) is
not
for those seeking a wealth of color photos, though some are sprinkled throughout: this is a value
guide which keeps the collector updated on the latest values for Fostoria pieces, and is an
excellent
reference for any who would follow changing Fostoria values. All of these Collector Books titles
are
important collector's guides and very highly recommended.
The Human Sexuality Shelf
May I Kiss You?
Michael J. Domitrz
Awareness Publications
KSB Promotions (publicity)
Box 20906, Greenfield WI 53220-0906
www.awarenesspublications.com
0972928200 $15.95 1-800-329-9650
May I Kiss You? by Michael J. Domitrz is a sexuality, and awareness guide focusing on the
complex
contemporary issues surrounding dating, intimacy, and above all, the importance of asking first.
Stressing the importance of coming to a mutual understanding concerning the most private
moments, and with a firm view of the problems of sexual assault and harassment, May I Kiss
You?
has the very highest recommendation for all anyone of any age who seeks to pursue a romantic
relationship -- and should be readily available in every high-school, college, and community library
in
the country.
The Kissing Cure
Ruth McConnell
Graphics Management Press
10520 Ohio Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
1882383249 $22.95 1-310-475-2988
The Kissing Cure by licenced clinical psychology Ruth McConnell is a "user friendly", full-color,
detailed guide to improving personal kissing skills for pleasure and romance. In-depth instructions
for lip techniques, popular kiss styles, practice strategies and tips for making the most of the real
thing fill the pages of this thorough, unique, superbly presented how-to book for anyone (of any
age!) looking to spice up their love life.
The Fantasy/Sci-Fi Shelf
Sea Changes
Linda Grant De Pauw
Peacock Press of Pasadena
20 Granada, Pasadena, MD 21122-2708
1594110018 $14.95 1-410-437-5379
Linda Grant De Pauw's Sea Changes is her second science fiction novel featuring Lieutenant
Maggie
Steele, an intrepid heroine of a navy without gender prejudice, with officers who have earned their
rank in a meritocracy, and a time caught up in a just yet dire space war for the sake of species
survival. A raucous and thoroughly entertaining narrative of adventure, sexual tension, Sea
Changes
is also an original work of surprising, emotional hidden depths of character is a tautly woven story
of
science fiction adventure. Also very highly recommended is the first science fiction exploit of
Lieutenant Maggie Steele: Baptism Of Fire (Minerva Center, 096348950X, $14.95).
ROC Books
375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
S.L. Viehl's Blade Dancer (04514592601, $22.95) tells of an athlete on a future Earth a
professional who is not quite human and therefore is despised by humans when her true heritage
is
revealed. Her search for others like her will take them all to a school of assassins to become
killers.
A gripping, unusual story with twists at every corner of its fast-paced plot. Jim Butcher's Death
Masks (0451459407, $6.99) blends an investigative tale with a vampire story, telling of a
practicing
professional wizard who finds himself in a duel with a vampire's champion. Caught in the middle
of a
war between vampires and wizards, Harry finds himself battling both in an intriguing blend of
paranormal investigation and psychic conflict. S.L. Viehl's Eternity Row (0451458915, $6.99)
presents a Stardoc story which adds to an ongoing saga: newcomers to the series will find the
diverse characters and aliens potentially confusing at first, but the strong characterization of the
protagonist, doctor Cherijo, as she faces a mischievous daughter and a host of aliens with medical
problems, makes it easy to absorb and the story line soon proves too engrossing to put down.
Very
highly recommended.
Road To Middle-Earth
Tom Shippey
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley St., Boston MA 02116-3764
0618257608 $13.00 1-800-225-3362
Road To Middle-Earth appears for the first time in paperwork in a revised, expanded edition and
is
considered one of the foundations in Tolkein research. It studies the literary roots of his fiction,
examining the originating myths of his works, and considers some of his lesser-known works as
well
as his Lord of the Rings and Hobbit titles. Scholars and the general reading public alike will find
Road To Middle-Earth an inviting study.
Ace Books/Berkeley
375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Bruce Balfour's Digital Dead (0441010-849, $6.99) is best enjoyed as a sequel to his exciting
Forge
of Mars: here Tau and his girlfriend are involved in a plot to control the electronic backups of
people's personalities. A new company's promise of eternal life is threatened when Tau and Kate
uncover a conspiracy surrounding the company and its operations. Fast-paced action and intrigue
ranges from Mars to Russia in a novel which does stand alone successfully, but will also provoke
newcomers into turning to Forge Of Mars for more action. Christopher Golden's Gathering Dark
(0441010814, $6.99) will please any interested in supernatural fantasy. With barriers between
human
and paranormal worlds broken down, Peter a powerful mage vampire becomes the human
world's salvation, much as it hates what he stands for, in this absorbing dark drama. Charles
Storss'
Singularity Sky (0441010725, $23.95) depicts life in the 21st century which has been changed by
warp travel and the creation of an independent artificial intelligence. Humankind is spread across
space as a result but one isolated world rejects the technology which brought their ancestors
there,
only to find themselves in need of a high-tech fix to a virus. Fine, unusual action evolves in this
fast-paced story.
Golden Gryphon
3002 Perkins Rd., Urbana, IL 61802
www.amazon.com
Two new titles are highly recommended picks for fans of quality science fiction writings. George
Alec Effinger's Budayeen Nights (1930846193, $24.95) tells of various worlds: a walled city in
the
sand where Islam meets intrigue and investigative works, a future in which a young girl's visions
of
different futures center around her encounter with a rapist, and a wife invited to lure her husband
with a younger version of herself. These short stories are exciting movable feasts of imagination,
each offering an unexpected twist of plot. Nancy Kress' Nothing Human (1930846185, $26.95)
tells
of a special message brought just to 13-year-olds in New York, which tells them a mysterious
'pribir'
are coming a mystery until their arrival. Add social issues, a dying Earth, and the decision of
whether humankind should ultimately prevail through genetic engineering albeit not quite human
and you have a story line which is riveting and packed with interest. Both are highly
recommended
picks.
Baen Books
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Colonists who move onto a resource-lacking world find they must live in tunnels of solid gold
but
still are the poorest in the universe, until they send out mercenaries who fight in symbiosis with an
intelligent computer in Leo Frankowski and Dave Grossman's The War With Earth (0743436156,
$24.00) One such fighter discovers the truth about his missions: his fights have all taken place in
virtual reality, the war has been faked, and a real war is looming which demands personal action
rather than cyberspace sparring. An intriguing blend of politics and action results. Hal Colebatch's
Man-Kzin Wars X: Wunder War (0743436199, $21.00) recounts a decades-long saga of
humankind's battle for their first colonized planet Wunderland. Larry Niven created the idea;
Colebatch takes it and runs well with it in a fast-paced plot. Rosemary Edghill and Mercedes
Lackey's Mad Maudlin (0743471-431, $25.00) tells of a bard finally about to graduate from
Julliard
and enter the Real World, leaving his magician problems behind. But a trip to visit his parents
brings
him back into conflict with the world of magic, and his Bardic apprentice faces a New York
demon
which could change Eric's life in this fast-paced fantasy. Prior introduction to Lackey's 'Bedlam's
Bard' series will lead to a faster appreciation for this ongoing saga, but is not required.
Scribner
1230 Ave. of Americas, NY, NY 10020
1-800-223-2336 www.amazon.com
Robin Furth's Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance V. 1 (0743252-071, $15.00)
covers
books 1-IV in his Dark Tower series, providing the definitive guide to the first four volumes of
the
series in anticipation of the appearance of Volume V: Wolves Of The Calla. This covers the
characters, plot, background, and magical places of the series, providing plenty of reference
material
and access to readers familiar with the series and for newcomers who need a grounding in the
complex settings. Fans anticipating the release of Volume V, Wolves Of The Calla
(10880418568)
should look for this on November 4th: it contineus the journey of Roland, Eddie, Susannah and
gang
as they come to the farming town of Calla Bryn Sturgis, blessed by sets of twins but facing packs
of
hellish riders each generation who steal one of each twin and return them ruined. Can the
gunslingers help rid the town of their curse without ruining their blessings?
DAW Books
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
1-800-847-5515 www.amazon.com
Janis Ian and Mike Resnick's Stars (075-6401771, $23.95) is a unique endeavor which provides
original stories based on the songs of co-author Janis Ian. This is a result of Ian's love of the
genre,
her email work with science fiction author Resnick, and her personal interactions with authors
whose works have affected her own writings. Her invitation to her mentors to produce works for
this collection result in original contributions by top genre masters, from Orson Scott Card to
Gregory Benford and Spider Robinson. A high-quality anthology. Kristen Britain's First Rider's
Call
(0756402093, $24.95) tells of one Karigan, a merchant's daughter who agrees to become a
magical
messenger for her country and who finds her commitment goes beyond a promise to a dying
man.
Caught up in a world of magic and dangers, she is tainted by wild magic and tries to finish her
schooling and join her father's business, until the duty of a messenger calls her. Swift action in this
fantasy.
The World History Shelf
The Medieval World
Peter Linehan & Janet L. Nelson, editors
Routledge
29 West 35th Street, NY, NY 10001
041530234X $39.95 www.routledge.com
Expertly compiled and co-edited by Peter Linehan (Fellow and Dean of St. John's College,
Cambridge, England) and Janet L. Nelson (Professor of Medieval History at King's College,
London, England), The Medieval World gathers a wealth of informed and informative essays
contributed from a wide and diverse variety of educated and articulate scholars concerning such
topics as identity, "What the Crusades meant to Europe"; power and power structures; "The
King's
Counsellors' two Faces: a Portuguese perspective"; elites, organizations, and groups, and much,
much more. A wide-ranging and erudite, 745-page compendium, The Medieval World is written
and
recommended for college-level Medieval Studies reading lists and World History reference
shelves.
The Balkan Wars
Andre Gerolymatos
Basic Books/Perseus, dist.
387 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
0465027326 $17.00 basicbooks.com
The Balkan Wars: Conquest, Revolution, And Retributions From The Ottoman Era To The
Twentieth Century And Beyond by Andre Gerolymatos (Chair of Hellenic Studies, Simon Fraser
University, British Columbia, Canada) is an intensely detailed chronology of bloodshed and
territorial strife in the Balkans, ranging from the excesses and outrages of Ottoman era to the
genocides of the twentieth century including the recent brutalities of "ethnic cleansing". Focusing
primarily on the clashes between different ethnic groups over land (sea battles, according to the
author, deserve separate and more detailed treatment), The Balkan Wars strives not only to
present
a straightforward account of a history free from exaggeration or myth making, and also answers
core questions about the roots of the wars and ethnic violence that have habitually plagued the
people of this land. The Balkan Wars is very highly recommended reading and an impressive
contribution to European History Studies.
Sovereignty And Authenticity
Prasenjit Duara
Rowman & Littlefield
4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706
0742525775 $49.95 1-800-462-6420
Sovereignty And Authenticity: Manchukuo And The East Asian Modern by Prasenjit Duara
(Professor of History and East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago), is a
technical and advanced study of imperialism, nationalism, modernity, tradition, government, and
exploitation with an especial and illustrative focus on Manchukuo, the Japanese puppet state in
northeast China that lasted from 1932 to 1945. Extensively researched and annotated, this critical
and scholarly discourse delves both into the nuanced intricacies of history and the fascinating mass
psychology mechanisms of society and government, Sovereignty And Authenticity is an
impressive
and strongly recommended work of World War II era history.
Culture And International History
Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht
Frank Schumacher
Berghahn Books
604 West 115th Street, NY, NY 10025
1571813829 $75.00 1-800-540-8663
Collaboratively compiled and expertly edited by Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht (Lecturer in the
Program in History and Literature at Harvard University) and Frank Schumacher (Assistant
Professor of North American History, University of Erfurt, Germany) as part of the Berghahn
Books
"Explorations in Culture and International History" series, Culture And International History
brings
together a wide range of diverse perspectives from seventeen scholars in Europe and the United
States in order to examine the impact culture has had on the historic interplay between individuals
and nations. From strategies of cultural representation since the nineteenth century; to cultural
transmission through exchange scholars; to criticisms of intercultural transfer, and more, Culture
And International History is a strongly recommended addition to academic International Studies
and
World History Studies reference collections, as it offers the reader an impressive, scholarly,
seminal,
thoughtful, and thought-provoking series of observations, assessments, and interpretations.
Doomsayers
Susan Juster
University of Pennsylvania Press
4200 Pine Street, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4011
0812237323 $39.95 1-800-445-9880
In Doomsayers: Anglo-American Prophecy In The Age Of Revolution, Susan Juster (Associate
Professor of History at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor), provides a perceptive and
informative survey of the apocalyptic prophets of the 1790's and early 1800's. Visionaries (or
perhaps simply deluded individuals), used the era's budding proliferation of newspapers,
corresponding societies, penny pamphlets, voluntary associations and more to spread their
predictions and prophecies. The foretellings of several hundred men and women in Britain and
North
America are deftly reviewed to give a general impression of how doomsayers' stories were
formed,
challenged, tested, and often ultimately discarded. Presenting the struggle between would-be
prophets and their critics as part of a larger shift in societal norms in the age, Doomsayers is a
thought-provoking, meticulously researched, accessibly presented and highly recommended
account
of an historically influential social and cultural phenomena.
The Gardening Shelf
Native Plants For High-Elevation Western Gardens
Janice Busco
Fulcrum Publishing
16100 Table Mountain Parkway, #300, Golden, Colorado 80403
1555914756 $29.95 1-800-992-2908
Native Plants For High-Elevation Western Gardens by horticulturalist Janice Busco and Nancy R.
Morin (Executive Director of The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Arizona) is an informed and
informative
guide to native plants which is especially appropriate for gardeners and horticulturalists who live
in
regions of the American West at altitudes of 4,000 to 12,000 feet above sea level and higher.
Offering basic information, advice for growing and nurturing, and enhanced with full-color
photographs of 150 plants selected especially for their low-maintenance requirements and
popularity, Native Plants For High-Elevation Western Gardens is an authoritative and practical
catalogue which is especially recommended for high-altitude gardeners who need reliable
information and advice on selecting what to plant.
The Needlecraft Shelf
SimpleChic
Jil Eaton
Breckling Press
124 North York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
0972121811 $24.95 brecklingpress.com
Internationally acclaimed knitwear designer Jil Eaton presents superb, easy-to-follow knitting
design
ideas and instructions in SimpleChic: Designer Knits, SuperQuick! Full-color photographs, simple
diagrams, and down-to-earth techniques and advice show the reader how to create warm,
outgoing,
and wonderful knits for friends, family, gift-giving and more. SimpleChic is a hip and enjoyable
resource and reference which is enthusiastically recommended for knitters and needlecrafters
everywhere.
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.aqsquilt.com www.amazon.com
These new releases are attractive, inviting productions recommended for avid quilters. The Wall
Calendar 2004 (1574328-220, $9.95) picks a new pattern for each month and pairs these varied,
gorgeous quilt patterns with large block boxes suitable for writing in. The result is a practical gift
for
any quilter; a perfect early Xmas pick. Brenda Manges Papadakis' Dear Hannah (1574328271,
$25.95) contains over a hundred block patterns set off with 48 unique border triangles and four
corner blocks. Pair this project-oriented guide with a chatty collection of almost thirty letters to
granddaughter Hannah and you have a blend of quilting history and patterns which are truly
inspirational production. Karen Combs's Floral Illusions For Quilters (1574328212, $24.95)
provides a dozen quilt projects which combine designs with senses of motion and bright floral
patterns. Easy techniques abound, along with easily-followed charts for cutting and color pairing,
and a number of block setting alternates to provide options and contrast. Anita Shackelford's
Three-dimensional Applique & Embroidery Embellishment (1574328239, $24.95) provides a
gathering of techniques for today's album quilt, with almost fifty applique patterns promoting
unique
album quilt styles through a blend of quilting and easy embroidery. Color photos of finished
productions accompany a survey of techniques particular to the album quilt project. All are
excellent
project guides quilters will appreciate.
C&T Publishing
1651 Challenge Dr., Concord, CA 94520
1-800-284-1114 www.amazon.com
Two excellent new titles provide fine original projects for quilters. Gai Perry's 24 Quilted Gems
(1-57120-211-0, $29.95) offers twenty-four fun quilt projects which use scraps and fabric
alternatives to create exciting variations on traditional designs. The easy instructions tell how to
use
patterned pieces in geometric arrangements to create fresh and unusual quilts. Jan Rapacz's Teddy
Ebar Redwor (1-57120-221-8, $14.95) tells how to create teddy bears in the vintage redwork
tradition. Bear patterns for children's quilts make this an endearing collection of ideas and
projects.
The Architecture/Construcition
Shelf
Illustrated Guide To The International Plumbing & Fuel Gas Codes
Howard C. Massey
Craftsman Book Company
PO Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA 92018
1572181206 $37.00 craftsman-book.com
Accessibly written by Howard C. Massey (a master plumber with over 30 years of experience),
Illustrated Guide To The International Plumbing & Fuel Gas Codes is a solid manual developed
expressly to make the new 2003 international pumbling and fuel gas codes understandable to
everyone. Extensive instructions, diagrams, self-test questions and answers, clarify the
complexities
of vent systems, sanitary drainage systems, hot water supply systems, gas piping, and a great deal
more. A direct, no-nonsense resource, Illustrated Guide To The International Plumbing & Fuel
Gas
Codes is an authoritative reference confidently recommended for anyone involved in home
plumbing
installation or repair.
Home Remodeler's 2003 Costbook
Home Builder Press
c/o Craftsman Book Company
6058 Corte del Cedro, Carlsbad CA 92009
1557014159 $61.95 craftsman-book.com
Now in its ninth edition, Home Remodeler's 2003 Costbook presents up-to-date cost data for
home
remodeling utilizing unit prices that itemize all building components. The price charts and tables
offer easy-to-look-up information suitable for assembling precise estimates and bids, checking
costs,
and more. An excellent and exceptionally well organized reference (which comes with a free
CD-ROM of construction dictionary & estimation software) Home Remodeler's 2003 Costbook is
an invaluable and core addition to professional contractor reference collections. Also highly
recommended are the companion references: Home Builder's Costbook (1557014140, $61.95);
Remodeling 2003 Costbook (1557014132, $86.95); and General Construction 2003 Costbook
(1557014108, $86.95).
Contractor's Guide To Change Orders
Andrew M. Civitello, Jr.
William D. Locher, J.D.
Prentice Hall Press
240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ 07652
0130425958 $89.95 www.phdirect.com
Knowledgeably written by Andrew M. Civiteloo Jr. (a professional construction project manager
and a senior law firm partner) and enhanced with additional material by William D. Ocher (Senior
Partner with Gibbs, Giden, Locher & Turner, and specializing in the construction industry
contract
law for more than twenty years), Contractor's Guide To Change Orders is a definitive resource
that
will substantially assist professional contractors in ending money-siphoning contract disputes and
staying profitable in their construction projects. Real-life example cases, advice on using the
change
order practice to one's advantage, the importance of presentation, and other invaluable
instructions
fill the pages of this first-rate guide which is useful both for self-teaching about the change order
process, or as an on-the-spot reference resource during contract negotiations or challenges.
The Library Reference Shelf
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Inc.
PO Box 281, Springfield, MA 01102
0877798095 $25.95 www.m-w.com
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary: 11th Edition is a new and expanded dictionary of the
English language. This eleventh edition features 10,000 new words from all fields of knowledge;
comprises 165,000 entries; and presents a total of 225,000 definitions, including more than 40,000
usage examples, 7,500 phrases and idioms clarified, and more. An accompanying CD-ROM can
be
installed in Windows or a Macintosh for easy searchable access, and a free one-year subscription
to
premium web site Dictionary services is included. An absolutely first-rate, easy-to-use and
high-quality basic resource, the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is a "must" for personal,
professional, school, and library dictionary reference collections.
Webster's New Explorer Dictionary Of Synonyms & Antonyms
Federal Street Press
c/o Merriam-Webster Inc.
PO Box 281, Springfield, MA 01102
www.federalstreetpress.com
1892859475 $8.98 www.m-w.com
Featuring more than 4,800 entries fill Webster's New Explorer Dictionary Of Synonyms &
Antonyms was developed and published in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster. A
handy resource especially for students and professional writers seeking to identify which word
best
suits a particular occasion, or needing to distinguish between the subtle nuances of similar words
such as "severe, stern, austere, ascetic", Webster's New Explorer Dictionary Of Synonyms &
Antonyms is enthusiastically recommended for being an extremely clear and easy-to-follow
reference
specifically organized for quick lookup reference and use.
The Literary Shelf
Heroines
Mary Riso
Baker Books
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
0801064287 $11.99 bakerbooks.com
Heroines: The Lives Of Great Literary Characters And What They Have To Teach Us by Mary
Riso
offers a close and articulate reading of great heroines from literary classics, including Natasha in
"War And Peace"; Jane in "Jane Eyre"; Mary in "The Secret Garden"; Lucie in "A Tale Of Two
Cities"; and others. Recommended as a vivid, erudite, and exquisitely presented literary study,
Heroines is a welcome addition to Women's Studies and Literary Studies supplemental reading
lists.
Ultimate Unofficial Guide To The Mysteries Of Harry Potter
Galadriel Waters
Wizarding World Press
8926 N. Greenwood Avenue, Vault 133, Niles, IL 60714
0972393617 $24.95 1-800-729-6423
Ably written by Galadriel Waters with the assistance of Professor Astre Mithrandir, Ultimate
Unofficial Guide To The Mysteries Of Harry Potter is an unauthorized fan publication analyzing
the
first four books of J. K. Rowling's tremendously successful "Harry Potter" series, searching for
mysterious secrets, foreshadowings, extrapolations for future plot developments, and much, much
more. Story spoilers, character insights, hidden meanings revealed and a true appreciation for the
depth of Rowling's talent abound in this fun literary companion guide for anyone of any age or
background who has closely pondered this popular series of a young magician in training, his
friends,
his teachers, and his foes.
The International Studies Shelf
Reconciliation In The Asia-Pacific
Yoichi Funabashi
United States Institute of Peace Press
1200 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
1929223471 $19.95 www.usip.org
Compiled and edited by Yoichi Funabashi (one of Japan's most influential journalists),
Reconciliation
In The Asia-Pacific collects viewpoints of seven authors from the Asia-Pacific region regarding
reconciliation in the wake of historic and wartime atrocities so horrific that their ill effects
reverberate in human hearts and minds generations later. Feelings and change in Korea, Japan,
China, Cambodia, East Timor, Australia and Taiwan are all thoughtfully examined with a dual eye
on the ideal and the practical when it comes to the hope of human beings learning to forgive and
get
along. Reconciliation In The Asia-Pacific is timely and recommended reading for businessmen and
governmental policy makers having to deal with the cultures and politics throughout Asia and the
Pacific.
The Photography Shelf
Water Music
Marjorie Ryerson
The University of Michigan Press
PO Box 1104, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1104
0472113380 $35.00 1-734-764-4388
Water Music is a gorgeous, full-color visual showcase and celebration of water, the substance on
Earth that gives life. Marjorie Ryerson's truly splendid color photography combines wonderfully
with insightful poetry, thoughtful vignettes, and music from sixty-six diverse and talented
musicians
from around the world. Simply put, Water Music is a stunning and unique coffee-table volume
which
justifiably deserves inclusion into the personal, professional, academic, and community library
Photography and Music Appreciation collections.
The Interior Design Shelf
Mary Gilliatt's Complete Room By Room Decorating Guide
Mary Gilliatt & Andreas von Einsiedel
Watson Guptill Publications
770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
0823029700 $35.00 1-800-451-1741
Mary Gilliatt's Complete Room By Room Decorating Guide is a captivating interior decorations
guide which offers both amateur and professional interior designers a wealth of tips, tricks, and
techniques for sprucing up and adding unique individual touches to every corner of the home.
Full-color photographs taken by Andreas von Einsiedel of breathtaking ideas, styles and color
schemes fit well with Mary Gilliatt's thoughtful and inventive advice stressing balance and
attention
to detail. Mary Gilliatt's Complete Room By Room Decorating Guide is a thoughtful and
thought-provoking contribution to Interior Design reference collections and reading lists.
The Library Audiobook Shelf
The Kingless Land
Ed Greenwood
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
www.blackstoneaudio.com
Z2803 $88.00 1-800-729-2665
Four adventurers are thrown together by circumstance, necessity and adversity in The Kingless
Land, Ed Greenwood's terrific adventure fantasy novel set in Aglirta, a once great kingdom that
has
now devolved into tyranny, lawlessness, and darkness. The quartet of adventurers includes a
warrior, a thief, a healer, and the lady sorceress Embra Silvertree who must recover the
Dwaerindim
stones in order to awaken the Sleeping King, restoring him to his throne and thereby freeing
kingdom from the grip of an endless cycle of grim conflict. Expertly narrated by Nadia May, The
Kingless Land is an unabridged, eleven CD collection of pure listening pleasure which is especially
commended to the attention of Fantasy Adventure fans. Enthusiastically recommended for
community library audiobook collections, The Kingless Land is also available in an audiocassette
format (2803, $62.95).
History Of The Conquest Of Mexico
W. H. Prescott
Naxos AudioBooks
416 Mary Lindsay Polk Drive, Suite 509, Franklin, TN 37067
962634282X $26.98 1-877-629-6723
Skillfully narrated by Kerry Shale, History Of The Conquest Of Mexico is the abridged audiobook
version of a classic history by W. H. Prescott of how in 1519, Hernando Cortes came to Mexico
and
discovered a flourishing empire of complicated artistic, political, and religious systems -- as well
as
brutal and excessive system of imperial dominance and human sacrifice. With a handful of men,
Cortes succeeded in demolishing the Aztecs and their allies, claiming the whole territory for
Spain.
An welcome addition to school and community library audiobook collections, History Of The
Conquest Of Mexico is amazing, informative, and totally absorbing. 4 CDS, 4 hours and 49
minutes.
Time Warner Audio
135 W. 50th St., New York NY 10020
1-800-759-0190 www.amazon.com
These audios provide fine listening for any interested in solid leisure reads and engrossing
narrators.
Still Life With Crows by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (1586215043, $25.98) pairs Rene
Auberjonis' solid TV voice and career with the compelling story of a small Kansas town where a
ghastly murder has taken place. What appears to be a one-time affair turns into a serial killer
mystery
in this gripping story of an isolated town forced to give up its secrets. On CD format is James
Patterson's When The Wind Blows (1586215-213, $31.98), pairing Blair Brown's powerful
narrative
style with the story of a talented vet who comes across a deadly discovery in the woods near her
house a discovery which will change her life. Also enjoy the unabridged story The Lake House
by
James Patterson (1586214993, $29.98), spiced with a dual narration by Hope Davis and Stephen
Lang as it tells of six unusual children whose strange talents tie them together and pit them against
a
terrible evil force. Expect plenty of twists and turns heightened by the audio narrative style. Kate
White's A Body To Die For (1586215051, $25.98) is read by the author/actress herself as it tells
of a
tired reporter who looks forward to a rural Massachusetts vacation, only to find a murder
investigation awaits her talents. T.D. Jakes' Cover Girls (1586215132, $25.98) enjoys Pamela
Tyson's smooth voice and studied acting abilities as it tells of career women and those who have
dedicated their lives to faith. Four very different women find their faith dictates their paths in life
and
their hard choices in these compelling accounts. Faye Kellerman's Street Dreams (1586215116,
$25.98) receives actress Nancy McKeon's excellent talent for the dramatic as it tells of an LAPD
officer who rescues a newborn, hunts for the mother, and finds herself on the dangerous streets of
a
dark city. Walter Mosley's Fear Itself (1586215086, $29.98) receives Don Cheadle's accomplished
stage and film voice which heightens the drama and action in this story of Paris, an investiator
who is
running for his life and finds himself tangled with one of the wealthiest women in Los Angeles.
Candace Bushnell's Trading Up (1586216704, $25.98) pairs Mira Sorvino's warm voice and
actress
background with the story of Janey, who wants to be on top, until she finds there is such a thing
as
too much money. All are wonderfully narrated, compelling listens and very highly recommended
picks for community library collections.
A Place Of Hiding
Elizabeth George
Books On Tape Inc.
Box 25122, Santa Ana, CA 92799-5122
www.library.booksontape.com
0736694862 $117.00 1-800-541-5525
Superbly narrated by Donada Peters, A Place Of Hiding is the technically flawless, unabridged
audiobook version of an expressively narrated, disturbing murder mystery by Elizabeth George. A
forensic scientist Simon St. James and his wife Deborah come to an rather isolated island in the
English Channel searching for the truth concerning who ferociously killed the island's wealthiest
benefactor and why. But probing the secrets, shames, lies and more surrounding the family and
associates of a very wealthy man can prove hazardous to one's health in this raptly captivating
deftly
written and highly recommended work of mystery and suspense. 16 cassettes, approximately 24
hours.
Looking For Chet Baker
Bill Moody
Dark City Books
1325 West 1st Avenue, Suite A, Spokane, WA 99201
www.darkcitybooks.com
0964413825 $34.95 1-509-747-7416
Chillingly read by the author Bill Moody and enthusiastically recommended for community library
audiobook collections, Looking For Chet Baker is an superbly recorded mystery revolving around
the unsolved death of a legendary trumpeter Chet Baker who fell (or was pushed) from the
window
of an Amsterdam hotel in 1988. The intrepid yet physically and mentally recovering Evan Horne
must come to the aid of a missing colleague who was working on a biography of the late Mr.
Baker
- and so becomes entrapped in web of hidden schemes in this saga that will keep the listener raptly
engaged to the very end. 6 cassettes, 9 hours.
Pirot Investigates
Agatha Christie
Audio Editions/Audio Partners
1133 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
1572703202 $25.95 audiopartners.com
Eleven new cases involving the careful Belgian detective who operates in a Holmes-type
atmosphere
of deduction will delight fans of Hercule Poirot with 11 complete, unabridged new mysteries
narrated by captivating narrator David Suchet. An emphasis on diverse plots keeps these
mysteries
moving.
The Footprints Of God
Greg Iles
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
1590865960 $24.95 1-800-854-7859
The Footprints Of God by Greg Iles is a thrilling tale of murder, mistrust, danger, pursuit, and a
miracle in the waiting. A team of top scientists works day and night to create a supercomputer
with
infinitely greater power than the human brain, yet when the genius running the project begins to
decree murder, it is up to the project's ethicist and the woman psychiatrist he trusts with his
disturbing premonitions to uncover the truth about Trinity before the terrible end. Grippingly
narrated by Dick Hill, The Footprints Of God is an all-too-plausible tales of the near future.
Abridged, 4 cassettes, 6 hours.
Recorded Books
270 Skipjack, Prince Frederick MD 20678
1-800-638-1304 www.recordedbooks.com
This publisher's excellent unabridged recordings are highly recommended picks for audio listeners
who prefer unabridged recordings. Robin Cook's Seizure (14025-28450, $124.00) pairs veteran
narrator George Guidall with the thrilling plot surrounding a passinate senator's opposition to
cloning and biotechnology. When he learns he has Parkinson's Disease, he volunteers to become a
guinea pig for a powerful new technology. Janet Evanovich's To The Nines (1402543581,
$89.00)
enjoys actress C.J. Critt's smooth and passionate voice: a fine accompaniment to the Stephanie
Plum
stories of sleuthing. Here Stephanie is on her way to Las Vegas on the trail of a bail-jumper, only
to
find herself the hunted. Critt's compelling narrative style brings this story to life. Laura Moriarty's
Center Of Everything (14025-48168, $116.00) features narrator Julie Dretzin, a New York
actress
who lends a solid and compelling voice to the story of a young math prodigy's coming of age in
small-town Kansas. Lawrence Sanders' Mcnally's Dare (1402559267, $78.00) is actually created
by
author Vinent Lardo, who relies on McNally's character and popular mystery series to embellish
on
the story of Lance, who has inherited a fortune and the problem of a guest murdered during a
party.
Add narrator Richard Davidson's professional and smooth voice and you have a mystery which is
truly compelling. The Clipper Audio imprint provides highly recommended British authors and
plots,
paired with British narrators, and will please any who desire a strong British accent to their
listening.
Robert Rankin's Hollow Chocolate Bunnies Of The Apocalypse (140257063, $82.00) is narrated
by
Rankin himself as it tells of a big city facing a killer on the loose. Chris Ryan's best-selling thriller
Hit
List (140251634, $99.00) enjoys Gordon Griffin's swift and evocative voice as it tells of a former
SAS member who tries to make a new life, only to find an attempted kidnapping involves him
back
in the world of espionage. Priscilla Masters' Disturbing Ground (18419-7711X, $82.0) blends
Siriol
Jenkin's clear voice with the story of a doctor's return to her Welsh valley home as a village GP,
facing a strange murder. Daniel Easterman's Judas Testament (140257098, $146.00) enjoys
Graham
Padden's gripping voice as it tells of an ancient scroll which threatens the foundations of the
Christian Church. Its author is Jesus himself and the Vatican fights to suppress its truth. Juanita
McMahon narrates Liz Jensen's War Crimes For The Home (1402-56873, $47.00), telling of an
old,
forgetful woman living out her life in an old folks home and facing memories of younger years,
war
and romance and a mystery which is only now starting to be solved.
The Cookbook Shelf
Russel Wright's Menu Cookbook
Ann Wright & Mindy Heiferling
Gibbs Smith, Publishing
PO 667, Layton, Utah 84041
1586852817 $29.95 1-801-544-9800
Russel Wright's Menu Cookbook: A Guide To Easier Entertaining is a cookbook guide filled
from
cover to cover with easy-to-create recipes, each of which is suitable for holiday occasions or
simple
everyday dining ranging from Dragon Rock Dinner (Beef Stew with Green Apples; Mashed
Potatoes and Turnips; Endive and Watercress Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette; Shelley Boris's
Chocolate Pots de Creme - serves 6) to Sunday Supper (Chicken Baked in Cream on a Bed of
Watercress; Roasted Portobello Mushrooms and Scallions; Buttered Egg Noodles; Warm
Gingerbread - serves 8). Luscious full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions enhance
this
mouth-watering, highly recommended, minimalist cooking guide, which offers preparation tips
and
techniques for everything from cherry pudding to a full-course, eight-person Christmas
buffet.
Fine Filipino Food
Karen Hulene Bartell
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016
0781809649 $24.95 1-718-454-2366
There are surprisingly few cookbooks covering Filipino food on the market and new titles are few
and far between, which would make the appearance of this guide an unusual event in and of itself
but its attention to recipes gathered during the author's travels to the Philippines makes Fine
Filipino
Food exceptional even in its genre. Each classic dish is accompanied by a small history of its
origins,
plus a variety of variations on the theme. Thus you have classics such as Adobo which go beyond
the usual Chicken Adobo to include such dishes as Cinnamon-Garlic Beef Adobo and Lumpias
which include Pork and Shrimp with Lemongrass and Garlic Shrimp and Bamboo Egg Rolls.
Dishes
are easy to make too no color photos, but this doesn't need them.
Cleaning And Preparing Gamefish
Monte Burch
The Lyons Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
1585744867 $19.95 1-800-836-0510
Cleaning And Preparing Gamefish: Step-by-Step Instructions, From Water To Table by expert
outdoorsman and writer Monte Burch is a straightforward, "user friendly" instructional manual
dedicated to the skills of turning freshly caught fish into tasty food. Meticulous directions,
black-and-white photographs, and diagrams teach the reader how to prepare freshwater fish,
saltwater fish, turtles, frogs, eels, crawfish, freshwater shellfish, and alligators, preserve fish, cook
fish, keep nutrition and safety in mind, and much more. A superbly organized chapter of recipes
ranging from Basic Fish Dip to Easy Campfire Trout rounds out this superb and very highly
recommended culinary guide.
The Best Of Gourmet
The Editors of Gourmet Magazine
Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th fl, NY, NY 10019
1400060575 $35.00 1-800-726-0600
Drawing from the pages Gourmet, of one of America's premiere cooking magazines, The Best Of
Gourmet Featuring The Flavors Of San Francisco is an enthusiastically recommended addition to
any personal, professional, culinary school, or community library cookbook collection. Superbly
enhanced with more than a hundred full-color photographs, The Best Of Gourmet clearly lives up
to
its title as it showcases dozens of menus featuring more than 350 "kitchen friendly" recipes
ranging
from Coconut Shrimp with Tamarind Ginger Sauce; Pearl Couscous with Olives and Roasted
Tomatoes; and Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Custards; to Sicilian-Style Pasta with Sardines;
Peanut Sesame Noodles; and Coffee Granita with Sambuca Cream and Chocolate Shavings.
Heirloom Recipes
Jennifer Saltiel, editor
Rutledge Hill Press
Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214-1000
140160045X $19.99 1-800-251-4000
Compiled and edited by Jennifer Saltiel (freelance writer, cookbook author, and Director of
Parent
Soup and the Food Channel for iVillage - a women's media company and popular source for
women's information online), Heirloom Recipes: Best-Loved Recipes From Generation To
Generation is a compendium of time-tested recipes that formed culinary bonds from generation to
generation. From Nancy's Charleston Pickled Shrimp; Red Wine Pot Roast; Heirloom Rice and
Sausages; and Grandma Rosella's Potato Kugel; to Grandma Shoemaker's Cranberry Relish; Fresh
Corn Salad; Banana Oat Squares; and My Grandmother's Lemon Meringue Pie, Heirloom Recipes
is
a welcome and appreciatively recommended addition to family cookbook collections and will
serve
to introduce contemporary cooks to a diverse and delicious culinary heritage!
Magnolias Uptown/Down South Southern Cuisine
Donald Barickman
Wyrick & Company
284-A Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
0941711315 $19.95 1-800-277-1259
Created by Donald Barickman for the Charleston based Magnolias Uptown/Down South
restaurant
(and enhanced with color photography by Tom Eckerle), Magnolias Uptown/Down South
Southern
Cuisine showcases 99 superbly presented recipes ranging from Parmesan Fried Oysters with a
Roasted Garlic Dip; Pan-Fried Chicken Livers with Caramelized Onions, Country Ham and
Red-Eye
Gravy; Magnolias' Grilled Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onions, Lemon Vinaigrette and Fresh
Parmesan Over Mixed Greens; and Grilled Salmon Filet with Dill Butter Over Creamy White
Grits;
to Salt and Pepper Fried Shrimp; Magnolias' Steamed Petite Clams with Fresh Tomatoes, White
Wine, Garlic and Basil; Pork Bar-B-Que Sandwich with Mustard Slaw and Sweet Pepper Relish;
and Magnolias' Baked Creams with Orange Custard Sauce, Chef Barickman's unusual
interpretations
of traditional Charleston and Lowcountry dishes makes for truly inspired dining.
Prevention's Decadent Desserts For Diabetics
Regina Ragone
Rodale Press, Inc.
400 South Tenth Street, Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
1579547001 $16.95 www.rodale.com
In Prevention's Decadent Desserts For Diabetics, Regina Ragone draws upon her professional
experience and expertise as the Food Editor for Prevention Magazine to present 125 desserts that
are as delicious as they are "diabetic friendly". From Coconut Cream Bundt Cake; Pear and
Cranberry Crisp; Apple Crumble with Toasted-Oat Topping; and Chocolate Mousse; to Spiced
Molasses Cookies; Lemon Bars; Coffee Cup Souffles; and Strawberry Shortcakes, Prevention's
Decadent Desserts For Diabetics showcases individual dishes that are made with wholesome
ingredients (no sugar substitutes or artificial ingredients are needed) and come with a complete
nutritional analysis. Enhanced with colorful photography, each selection comprising this very
highly
recommended addition to the cookbook collection of anyone having to deal with diabetes is
thoroughly "kitchen cook friendly" with easy-to-understand directions.
In The Sweet Kitchen
Regan Daley
Artisan
708 Broadway, NY, NY 10003-9555
1579652085 $35.00 www.workman.com
Compiled and organized by professional pastry chef Regan Daley, In The Sweet Kitchen: The
Definitive Baker's Companion showcases more than 150 superbly presented recipes. Enhanced
with
sixteen pages of four color photographs, as well as chapters dedicated to "Tools and Techniques"
of
baking, the ingredients associated with baking, and an informative section on dedicated to
flavourings, In The Sweet Kitchen offers savory fare ranging from cakes and tea cakes, pies and
tarts, cookies and bars, custards, puddings and Moussses, to ice creams and other frozen desserts,
fruit desserts, quick breads, sweet yeast breads and fritters, garnishes, sauces, and basic recipes
adaptable for any occasion. In The Sweet Kitchen is a cornerstone addition to any "kitchen cook
friendly" cookbook collection!
Easy Beans
Trish Ross
Big Bean Publishing
1508 Mariners Walk, Suite 201, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6J 4X9
www.easybeans.cookbook.com
0969816235 $12.95 1-604-733-9355
Now in a new and expanded second edition, Easy Beans: Fast And Delicious Bean, Pea, And
Lentil
Recipes has been enhanced with nutritional analysis and more than twenty new and delicious
recipes.
From Seafood Minestrone; Tapenade Baguette; and Texas Chicken Salad; to Quick Spicy
Sausage
Stew; Bean Counter's Medley; and Caribbean Rice, Easy Beans is a true legume lover's delight
and a
welcome addition to any kitchen cookbook collection!
The Frantic Family Cookbook
Leanne Ely
Champion Press, Ltd.
4308 Blueberry Road, Fredonia, WI 53021
1891400541, $14.95 championpress.com
The Frantic Family Cookbook was compiled by food columnist Leanne Ely to specifically meet
the
needs of over worked and time-limited family cooks. From Fragrant Lemon Chicken and
Potatoes;
Clean Out The Crisper Vegetable Soup; and Spanakopita Quiche; to Whole Wheat Sweet Scones;
Spice 'Em Up Hash Browns; and Breakfast Puffs, The Frantic Family Cookbook is an ideal
cookbook reference which is enhanced with cogent and extensive advice on feeding a frantic
family
nutritiously and inexpensively.
Maida Heatter's Book Of Great Desserts
Maida Heatter
Andrews McMeel Publishing
4520 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111
0836278615 $26.95 www.amazon.com
Inducted into the James Beard Foundation Cookbook Hall of Fame, Maida Heatter's Book Of
Great
Desserts is an impressive compendium of wonderful recipes for topping off any meal wether it be
ordinary daily dining with the family, special celebratory occasions, or when the urge for
something
delicious when our sweet tooth beckons. From Palm Beach Chocolate Tube Cake; Buttermilk
Spice
Cake; New Orleans Oatmeal Cookies; and Swedish Dream Cookies; to Pineapple and
Strawberries
Creole; Apricot Sherbet; Ice Box Rice Pudding; and Pots de Creme au Chocolat, Maida Heatter's
Book Of Great Desserts fully lives up to its title and clearly documents why Maida Heatter has
won
nearly every honor possible for a writer of cookbooks.
Pike Place Market Cookbook
Braiden Rex-Johnson
Sasquatch Books
119 S. Main St., #400, Seattle, WA 98104
1570613192 $18.95 sasquatchbooks.com
The Pike Place Market is one of Seattle's best and beloved fine dining restaurants. Braiden
Rex-Johnson has assembled more than 130 recipes from that culinary landmark in this newly
revised
and expanded edition of the Pike Place Market Cookbook. From Beet Salad with Fresh Basil
Dressing; Korean Beef Barbecue (Bulgogi); and Cornish Game Hens with Raspberry Gravy; to
Roast King Salmon with Pinot Noir Mustard Sauce; Blackberry Mousse with Lemon Madeleines;
and Ice Berry Spice Tea, the Pike Place Market Cookbook is a culinary showcase of fine dining
suitable for any and all occasions!
Fish & Shellfish Grilled & Smoked
Karen Adler & Judith M. Fertig
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118
www.harvardcommonpress.com
1558321810 $15.95 www.amazon.com
The collaborative effort of Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, Fish & Shellfish Grilled & Smoked is a
superbly organized and presented compendium of three hundred fish and shellfish recipes that are
nothing short of mouth-watering and appetite satisfying! From Stir-Grilled Fish Tacos; Swordfish
Steaks with Pineapple Salsa; Grilled Caribbean Prawns on Tropical Fruit Planks; and
Pecan-Planked
Catfish; to Smoked Scallops with Citrus Vinaigrette; Amaretto-Basted Walleye; Vietnamese-Style
Grilled Tilapia; and Grilled Haddock Hoagies with Cob-Smoked Cheddar and Fresh Tomatoes,
Fish
& Shellfish Grilled & Smoked recipes span the simply to the exotic. Enhanced with a wealth of
cooking tips and an impressive section of dips and sauces, Fish & Shellfish Grilled & Smoked is a
perfect and welcome addition to any seafood lover's personal cookbook collection.
Vegan Microwave Cookbook
Chef Nancy Berkoff, R.D.
The Vegetarian Resource Group
PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203
0931411262 $17.00 www.vrg.org
The Vegan Microwave Cookbook is a compilation of delicious vegetarian recipes that take full
advantage of the meal preparation time-saving qualities of the family microwave oven. Enhanced
with helpful advice such as: "Converting Traditional Recipes to the Microwave"; "If You Can
Boil
Water, You Can Cook with a Microwave"; Microwave Baking and Desserts; "Curries and
Casseroles"; "Microwave Breakfasts"; as well as "Suggestions and Recipes for Holidays, Parties,
and Entertaining", Vegan Microwave Cookbook is thoroughly "user friendly". There's even a
section
on what to do with leftovers! With recipes ranging from Graham Cracker Molasses Bread; Vegan
Kishka; Soy Sauce Broccoli with Garlic and Hazelnuts; and Green Steamed Kohlrabi; to Creamy
Pumpkin Soup; Moscow Tea; Double Stuffed Green and Purple Potatoes; and Passover Toffee,
the
Vegan Microwave Cookbook will make a welcome and appreciated addition to any personal or
community library vegetarian cookbook collection.
Traditions
The Junior League of Little Rock
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960672419 $18.95 www.frpbooks.com
Traditions: A Taste Of The Good Life showcases recipes contributed by the members of The
Junior
League of Little Rock and honors the culinary heritage of this American community. In addition
to
chapters on Appetizers, Soups, Sandwiches, Breads, Salads, Dressings, Vegetables, Eggs,
Cheese,
Pasta, Fish, Shellfish, Poultry, Game, and Meats, there are wonderful sections on Sauces &
Accompaniments; Beverages; and even dishes "On The Light Side". From Olive Bread Ring;
Robert's Duck Salad Spread; Savory Sour Cream Cornish Hens; and Gnocchi with Mushrooms
and
Artichokes; to Gourmet Oyster Loaf; Grandmother's Casseroled Duck; Veal Scallops with
Avocado;
and My Mother's Sour Cream Sugared Nuts, Traditions would make a treasured inclusion for any
family cookbook shelf.
Cooking Wild Game & Fish Southern Style
Billy Joe Cross
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0967776201 $19.95 www.frpbooks.com
In compiling the hundreds of specialized recipes comprising Cooking Wild Game & Fish Southern
Style, culinary expert Billy Joe Cross draws upon a lifetime of experience in preparing wild game.
From Roast Leg of Venison; Baked Squirrel; and Wild Goose with Sour Cream and Mushrooms;
to
Steamed Bass with Cheese Sauce; Hot Pepper Jelly; and Microwave Pralines, Cooking Wild
Game
& Fish Southern Style showcases an incredibly diverse variety of unusual dishes that would please
the palate of any gourmet and satisfy the appetite of hunter, angler, or wild edibles harvester.
Capital Celebrations
The Junior League of Washington
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0964944413 $24.95 www.frpbooks.com
Beautifully enhanced with color photography, Capital Celebrations is a very highly recommended
compendium of easy to prepare recipes nicely organized into chapters on Appetizers, Brunch &
Breads, Salads and Soups, Seafood, Poultry and Meats, Pasta and Pizza, Vegetables, and
Desserts.
There is even a wonderful section dedicated to "Cooking with Children". From Meatballs in
Cranberry Sauce; Roasted Corn and Wild Mushroom Salad; and Shrimp in Cajun Red Gravy; to
Chicken and Artichoke Casserole; Green Beans and Cashews; and Coconut Pound Cake, Capital
Celebrations has dishes suitable for all occasions and dining events.
Oil & Vinegar
The Junior League of Tulsa
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960436804 $24.95 www.frpbooks.com
Nicely illustrated with full-page color photography, Oil & Vinegar is comprised of the best of
more
than two thousand recipes that were submitted by members of the Junior League of Tulsa,
Oklahoma. From Coconut Shrimp; Strawberry Butter; and Beef Salad with Asparagus and
Broccoli;
to Seared Sesame-Coated Salmon Sandwich; Veal Scaloppine in Lemon Sauce; and Cold Ginger
Souffle, Oil & Vinegar is a truly superb cookbook compendium that would grace any personal or
community library cookbook collection.
Of The People
Wright Museum
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0966787307 $21.95 www.frpbooks.com
The collaborative effort of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and FRP
Books, Of The People: An African American Cooking Experience is a unique compilation of
recipes
stemming from traditional African-American cuisines. The recipes are arranged in sections
dedicated
to: Africa: The African Memory; Caribbean and South America: The Diaspora; Africans in
America:
Survival of the Spirit; African Americans: An Imperfect Union; and "The Future: The Struggle for
Low-Fat Empowerment. From Chinchin (Sweet Dough Balls); to Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantain);
Curried Chicken Rasta-Style; and Gumbo File; to Fried Pies; Crab Cakes; Baking Powder
Dumplings; and Baked Ham with Piquant Orange Sauce, Of The People offers a welcome and
diverse bounty of easy-to-prepare recipes that would enhance any dining occasion from the
celebratory to the ordinary.
Bay Tables
The Junior Leage of Mobile
FRP Books
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
0960305432 $24.95 www.frpbooks.com
Bay Tables showcases some three hundred kitchen tested culinary compositions donated by
members of the Junior League of Mobile, Alabama. From Peach Julips; Blue Cheese Souffles;
Grilled Corn with Shallot Thyme Butter; Roasted Vegetable Pizza; and Grilled Marinated
Portobello
Mushrooms and Fresh Vegetables; to Pork Tenderloins with Caramelized Pears and Brandy
Cream
Sauce; Oysters Johnny Reb; and Lemon Buttermilk Ice Cream, Bay Tables offers a wealth of
highly
recommended, consistently delicious, appetite satisfying fare that would please even the most
discriminating gourmet -- and yet are completely "kitchen cook friendly" to prepare and
serve.
The Artbook Shelf
The Paintings Of Alice Dalton Brown
April Kingsley
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205, Manchester, VT 05254
1555952070 $50.00 hudsonhills.com
The Paintings Of Alice Dalton Brown is a truly gorgeous, 131-page coffee-table artbook
depicting
the immensely popular and vibrant paintings of a truly talented female artist. Some
black-and-white
images as well as numerous full-color renditions of timeless paintings of homes, emptiness, natural
beauty seen through windows, and more are accompanied by thoughtful commentary and
informing
insights into the depths of the presented works. A distinctive, domicile-oriented presentation, The
Paintings Of Alice Dalton Brown is a very highly recommended and significant addition to
academic
and community library Art History collections.
The Abuse Of Beauty
Arthur C. Danto
Open Court Publishing Company
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60604
0812695402 $19.95 opencourtbooks.com
Expertly written by Arthur C. Danto (art critic of "The Nation" magazine and Emeritus
Johnsonian
Professor of Philosophy at Column University), The Abuse Of Beauty: Aesthetics And The
Concept
Of Art is an intriguing and thoughtful study of the role of beauty in art. A century ago, art strived
for
beauty above all; yet in the modern day, an overly beautiful work of art may even be downgraded
by
critics for that very reason. Individual chapters cogently address the issues of internal and external
beauty in art; the intersection of beauty and politics; the beautiful and the sublime within the
concept
and execution of art, and a great deal more in this intellectually stimulating and enthusiastically
recommended discourse as to how art is viewed within the contexts of the past, the present, and
the
future.
The Spitz Master
Gregory T. Clark
Getty Publications
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1682
0892367121 $19.95 www.getty.edu
The Spitz Master: A Parisian Book Of Hours examines a classic work of literary art, created in
Paris
around 1420 by a team of illuminators including one inventive soul now called "The Spitz
Master".
Art history professor and scholar Gregory T. Clark informatively introduces and provides a
"reader
friendly" examination of the history and significance of this work, while black-and-white as well as
color photographs showcase pages drawn from the classic work in all their individual and
collective
glory. The Spitz Master is especially recommended for academic Art History collections.
Nine Famous Artists Your Children Will Love
Michael Napoliello Jr.
Literary Press
c/o Seven Locks Press
PO Box 25689, Santa Ana, CA 92799
0971695849 $19.95 1-800-354-5348
Written in collaboration with the Pasadena Museum of California Art, Michael Napoliello's Nine
Famous Artists Your Children Will Love: An Art Discovery Primer & Handbook For Parents And
Their Children is an engaging and informed introduction to appreciating wonderful abstract and
modern artworks by distinguished creators. The nine artists presented are Alexander Calder, Red
Grooms, Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Leger, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miro, Claes Oldenburg,
Jackson Pollock, and David Smith. Full-color photographs of memorable pieces are presented
with
biographical notes on the artists, ideas for activities to share with children, questions to ask and
discuss, insights into the heart and soul of the creations, and more. An excellent art appreciation
guide, Nine Famous Artists Your Children Will Love is most especially commended to the
attention
of parents and grandparents wanting to instill an appreciation of modern art into the minds and
lives
of their children and grandchildren.
Audubon Art Prints
Bill Steiner
University of South Carolina Press
937 Assembly St, Carolina Plaza, 8th Fl, Columbia, SC 29208
1570035032 $59.95 1-800-768-2500
Compiled by field ecologist and veteran bird-watcher Bill Steiner, Audubon Art Prints: A
Collector's
Guide To Every Edition is a first-rate guide to the many distinctive avian prints and paintings of
John James Audubon (1785-1851). The informative and scholarly text definitively recounts what
these great works of art have sold for, as well as the stories behind the creation of the individual
artworks. A superb resource for collectors and an indispensable addition to academic American
Art
History reference collections, Audubon Art Prints is a superbly organized and very strongly
recommended presentation enhanced with twenty-two color illustrations and fifty-five
halftones.
The Social Issues Shelf
Behind The Gates
Setha Low
Routledge
29 West 35th Street, NY, NY 10001
0415944384 $26.00 routledge-ny.com
Expertly researched and informatively written by Setha Low (Professor of Anthropology and
Environmental Psychology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York), Behind
The
Gates: Life, Security, And The Pursuit Of Happiness In Fortress America is an impressive and
scholarly study of the gated communities phenomena. The gated commu-nity is the
fastest-growing
form of housing in the United States. Individual chapters address the origin of the gated
community;
its emphases on safety and fear of crime; as well as a means of enhancing property values, and
promoting insularity -- yet the ironic results are that gated communities are statistically no safer
than
the suburbs in general. A fascinating social study, and very highly recommended reading for
anyone
seriously concerned about the trend toward gated communities or seriously considering moving to
one, Behind The Gates is a welcome and original contribution to American Urban Studies
reference
collections and supplemental reading lists.
Growing America
David A. Kidd
Lantern Books
One Union Square West, Suite 201, New York, NY 10003
1590560302 $17.00 lanternbooks.com
Growing America: The Story Of A Grassroots Activist is both a personal memoir, and a stirring
call
to action, presenting the life and work social activist David A. Kidd, a man who dedicated himself
to
nonviolence, civic involvement, exercising an individual's power to keep communities vibrant and
healthy, and much, much more. Stressing the importance of voting, standing up to be counted,
using
personal influence and power to aid the development and applications of peaceable solutions to
both
local and global problems, Growing America is very highly recommended reading, especially for
anyone involved or contemplating involvement as a social activist in the world today.
The Archaeology Shelf
Twelve Millennia
James L. Theler & Robert F. Boszhardt
University of Iowa Press
119 West Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
0877458472 $27.95 1-800-621-2736
James L. Theler (Professor of Archaeology, Department of Sociology and Archaeology,
University
of Wisconsin La Crosse) and Robert F. Boszhardt (Associate Director of the Mississippi Valley
Archaeology Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - La Crosse) are veteran archaeologists with more than
twenty years experience in the field. Twelve Millennia: Archaeology Of The Upper Mississippi
River
Valley is a collaboratively written and thoroughly engaging overview of the Driftless region of the
Upper Mississippi River Valley, featuring its ecological evolution throughout prehistory, as well
as
catalogs of animal remains and Native American rock art that can be found in the valley today. An
excellent guide for vacationers and amateur archaeologists wanting background information for
an
area that roughly extends from Dubuque, Iowa to Red Wing, Minnesota, Twelve Millennia is a
welcome and scholarly contribution to regional academic Archeology Studies reference
collections
and student reading lists.
The Psychology Shelf
Archetype Revisited
Anthony Stevens
Inner City Books
PO Box 1271, Station Q, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4T 2P4
www.innercitybooks.net
1894574060 $30.00 1-416-927-0355
Insightfully written by Anthony Stevens (a Jungian analyst, and psychiatrist of 30 years'
experience),
Archetype Revisited: An Updated Natural History Of The Self is now in a greatly expanded and
updated edition. Dr. Stevens provides Jungian students and scholars with a thorough exploration
and stimulating study of the connections between archetypes of the fields of ethology and
sociobiology, while addressing archetypes in practice such as the family, the mother, the father,
masculine and feminine images and more. Archetype Revisited is a worthy and welcome
contribution
to Jungian Studies reading lists and reference collections.
The Holocaust Studies Shelf
Holocaust Justice
Michael J. Bazyler
New York University Press
838 Broadway, 3rd floor, NY, NY 10003
0814799035 $34.95 www.nyupress.org
Holocaust Justice: The Battle For Restitution In America's Courts by Michael J. Bazyler
(Professor
of Law, Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California, and Fellow at the Center for Advanced
Holocaust Studies, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC) is a definitive analytical
study of how the American courts and system of justice were used to address the mass-scale theft
initiated by the Holocaust, which not only exterminated six billion Jews but also stole hundreds of
billions in wealth and possessions from its Jewish victims. Since the end of World War II, this
mass
theft was further perpetrated and exacerbated by Swiss banks that refused to give the families of
Holocaust survivors their due; Italian, Swiss, and German insurance policies that refused to pay
on
prewar policies; wrangling in the courts concerning art looted by the Nazis in wartime Europe,
and
more. An original and core addition to Holocaust Studies reference collections, Holocaust Justice
is
a thoughtful, informative, detailed, authoritative study of the ongoing battle for justice stretching
decades after Nazi genocide was ended by the Allies along with the rest of the Third Reich.
The Science Shelf
Biocosm
James N. Gardner
Inner Ocean Publishing, Inc.
Box 1239, Makawao Maui HI 96768-1239
1930722265 $29.95 innerocean.com
Biocosm: The New Scientific Theory Of Evolution - Intelligent Life Is The Architect Of The
Universe by accomplished science essayist James N. Gardner presents a fascinating hypothesis of
how our seemingly "bio-friendly" universe began and what is perceived to be its ultimate destiny.
Gardner's "Selfish Biocosm" theory suggests that life and intelligence did not emerge from
random
Darwinian selection and environmentally deterministic chance, but from a cycle of cosmic
creation,
evolution, death, and rebirth. Interlinking life itself and universal architecture, fusing biology and
cosmology, and more, Biocosm is an absorbing, iconoclastic, and inspirationally presented theory
that is recommended as being both thoughtful and thought-provoking.
Principles Of Human Nutrition
Martin Eastwood
Blackwell Publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
0632058110 $99.99 1-800-216-2522
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Principles Of Human Nutrition is a
informatively
detailed textbook ably compiled and written by Martin Eastwood, a respected expert of nutritional
sciences. Individual chapters address how to calculate how much food a community eats;
discerning
the nutritional status of an individual; the process of eating, digestion, and metabolism, and so
much
more. A superbly organized, extensively detailed, definitive and scholarly text, Principles Of
Human
Nutrition is ideal for college course introductory studies, or as supplemental resource by health
professionals and non-specialist general readers seeking a better understanding of basic human
nutrition.
The Problem Of Information
Douglas Raber
The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.scarecrowpres.com
0810845687 $29.95 1-800-462-6420
Authoritatively written by Douglas Raber (Associate Professor at the School of Information
Science, University of Tennessee - Knoxville), The Problem Of Information: An Introduction To
The Information Science is a scholarly but highly accessible text deftly discussing a range of
research
issues such as paradigms, physical metaphors, cognitive metaphors, information as social
phenomena, and more. The Problem Of Information is particularly recommended for inclusion
with
Library Science and Information Science reference collections because of its expertly detailed
presentation of critical meta-issues concerning texts and references of all subjects.
Gut Flora, Nutrition, Immunity And Health
Roy Fuller & Gabriela Perdigon, editors
Iowa State Press
c/o Blackwell Publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
www.iowastatepress.com
1405100001 $128.99 1-800-216-2522
Compiled and edited by Roy Fuller Reading (a United Kingdom-based consultant in gut
microecology) and Gabriela Perdigon Faculty of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy of
Tucuman University, Argentina), Gut Flora, Nutrition, Immunity And Health offers an up-to-date
scholarly examination of the interrelationship between nutrition, gut microecology, immunology,
and
health. Collecting contributions from a wide diversity of international experts in the scientific field,
individual chapters definitively examine the basics of intestinal microflora; the health benefits of
probiotics and prebiotics; immune activation versus hyporesponsiveness and tolerance in the gut;
the
role of nutrition and immunity in the aged; management of food allergies, and more. Gut Flora,
Nutrition, Immunity And Health is a detailed, in-depth, college-level text which is very highly
recommended, especially for academic and professional Nutrition and Health Studies reference
collections.
Engines, Energy, And Entropy
John B. Fenn
Global View Publishing
PO Box 111384, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
0966081382 $29.95 1-888-LCMS
Deftly and accessibly written by John B. Fenn (Research Professor at Virginia Commonwealth
University and the winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Chemistry), Engines, Energy, And Entropy:
A
Thermodynamics Primer is a basic, nontechnical introduction to the laws of physics that draws
upon
the reader's everyday experience to illustrate and solve simple problems and equations. An
excellent,
easy-to-follow beginner's resource, superb text for self-instruction or for refreshing an awareness
after a few seasons away from campus, Engines, Energy, And Entropy is a suitable for the
non-specialist general reader as well as a recommended supplemental reader for chemistry
students
at the university level.
The Gaming Shelf
The Art Of Bisguier
Arthur Bisguier with Newton Berry
3rd Millennium Press
PO Box 702, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
0974015601 $22.95
The Art Of Bisguier presents 82 fully annotated games by chess grandmaster Arthur Bisguier. An
absorbing, case-by-case study of his greatest chess matches, The Art Of Bisguier is especially
recommended for dedicated chess players who seek to broaden their skills and learn from an
expert,
as well as those who simply wish to reenact classic tests of mental chess discipline for the fun of
it.
Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation
Chris Ward
Everyman Chess/Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
1857443101 $19.95 everymanchess.com
Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation by chess grandmaster and former British Champion Chris Ward
is
an advanced guide designed for experienced chess players. Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation
presents diverse ambitious ways in which to contest the Nimzo-Indian defense, based upon the
strategies the legendary Garry Kasparov used in his World Championship games against Anatoly
Karpov. With its detailed and technical examples, enhanced with tactics scrutinized for both sides,
Nimzo-Indian Kasparov Variation is a superb addition to serious chess player reading lists and
reference shelves.
The Rifter, Issue 23
Wayne Smith, editor
Palladium Books
12455 Universal Drive, Taylor, MI 48180
1574570897 $9.95 palladiumbooks.com
The 23rd issue of The Rifter is a role-gaming tool series of supplements intended for both Game
Masters and dedicated role game players. Intended for creating believable scenarios in any of the
fascinating "Rifts" multiverses (which range from science fiction, to fantasy, to exotic mixtures of
cultures, and even physical laws), Issue 23 offers new ideas for creating spell casting swordsman
player characters that are fully balanced and ready to game; tips concerning modern army combat
rules to add realism to war-torn role game settings; optional and unofficial source material to add
an
extra kick and flourish to game play, and much more. An informative and entertaining
enhancement
filled with creative ideas, The Rifter: Issue 23 is an essential addition to serious game player
reference collections.
The Self-Help Shelf
Play As If Your Life Depends On It
Frank Forencich
Go Animal
9112 32nd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115
0972335803 $20.00 www.goanimal.com
Knowledgeably written by Frank Forencich (a scholar of biology, martial arts, fitness, and
massage),
Play As If Your Life Depends On It: Functional Exercise And Living For Homo Sapiens deftly
examines the role of physical fitness within an evolutionary context, and offers the readers ways in
which fitness in exercise or play can be integrated into their personal life, as well as providing
motivational inspiration with enthusiasm and a display of the emotional, physical, and wellness
rewards in embracing exercise. Play As If Your Life Depends On It is a thoughtful and
thought-provoking, and accessibly engaging analytical survey which is especially recommended
for
non-specialist general readers, as well as a welcome contribution to Physical Fitness reference
collections and reading lists.
Hollywood Endings And How To Get One
Linda Flanders
Llumina Press
772246, Coral Springs, FL 33077-2246
193204759X $11.95 www.llumina.com
In Hollywood Endings And How To Get One, former San Francisco police detective and current
educational video producer Linda Flanders has created and crafted a original self-help
instructional
guide to creating the life one desires. Drawing upon lessons from inspirational films such as
"Dances
With Wolves", "National Velvet", "Die Hard", and "The Color Purple", Hollywood Endings And
How To Get One emphasizes the importance of letting go of guilt and shame, eliminating the
qualities one does not want in oneself, learning to forgive, the need for faith, strengthening the
link
between body and mind, and more. An excellent self-help guide that is thoroughly "reader
friendly"
and particularly speaks to movie buffs, Hollywood Endings And How To Get One is especially
commended for self-improvement personal reading lists and community library Self-Help
reference
collections.
From Dweeb To Adonis
Peter H. McCusker
1st Books Library
2595 West Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404-2782
1403384541 $17.50 www.1stbooks.com
From Dweeb To Adonis: The Complete Guide To Manly Excellence by Peter H. McCusker is a
self-help guide written especially for men, and about improving one's life through honing one's
self-esteem, intellect, appearance, health, love life, and sex life. Examining the impacts that one's
upbringing and childhood have on learning how to play the game of life, From Dweeb To Adonis
offers some rather iconclastic advice (such as trying cigarettes or other unhealthy practices only
once), yet overall offers an in-depth view in the factors that contribute to the formulation of
personality, habits, routine, and all aspects of daily life as well as how that life can be improved.
From Dweeb To Adonis is an original, "user friendly" advisory which is quite well written, and a
commendable addition to self-help, self-improvement reading lists for a male readership.
Presence And Perception
Dr. James M. Costello
C7 Publishing
5309 Jon Dodson Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
0972602518 $19.95 C7Publishing.com
Skilled speaker and consultant Dr. James M. Costello (Founder of "Presence Engineering", a
program specifically designed to generate the mindset and energy of success), Presence And
Perception: Creating The Energy Of Success is a thoroughly "user friendly" self-help guide to
creating a strong, impacting, and magnetic personal and physical presence whether on the job or
pursuing personal relationships. From subtle adjustments to one's posture and facial expression to
promote positive gain, to creating confidence and controlling tension, Presence And Perception is
a
highly recommended addition to any self-help, self-improvement reading list.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
All About The Labrador Retriever
Robert J. Berndt & Richard L. Myers
Alpine Publications, Inc.
PO Box 7027, Loveland, CO 80537
1577790421 $19.95 1-800-777-7257
The collaborative effort by Labrador Retriever experts Robert J. Berndt and Richard L. Myers,
All
About The Labrador Retriever is an all-encompassing guide for hunters, pet owners, and show
exhibitors who seek to learn more about caring for and bringing the best out of this loyal canine
breed's potential. Individual chapters address the Labrador Retriever's personality, responsible dog
care, the breed history of the Hall of Fame, and more. Black-and-white photographs enhance this
practical guide recommended for Labrador Retriever owners and dog lovers everywhere.
Birding In Central And Western New York
Norman E. Wolfe
Footprint Press
PO Box 645, Fishers, NY 14453
1930480008 $16.95 footprintpress.com
Compiled and expertly written by dedicated ornithologist Norman E. Wolfe, Birding In Central
And
Western New York offers bird lovers an excellent and diverse variety of trails and water routes
for
seeing birds in the New York area. Maps, detailed instructions and landmarks, tips on where to go
to find specific species of birds, basic keys for bird identification, and more make Birding In
Central
And Western New York a first-rate and confidently recommended guide for New York area bird
watching enthusiasts.
Desert Lizards
Randall L. Gray
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
www.krieger-publishing.com
1575241609 $27.50 1-800-724-0025
Accessibly written by expert wildlife biologist Randall L. Gray (with contributions by
herpetologist
Dan McCarron and zoologist Tim Tytle), Desert Lizards: Captive Husbandry And Propagation is
a
detailed and "reader friendly" guide to keeping a wide variety of desert lizards in captivity and
overseeing their reproduction under diverse circumstances. 60 color photographs and 14 tables
enhance a wealth of practical information concerning the taxonomy, natural history, reproduction,
feeding habits, and ways to simulate a desert environment for spiny-tailed lizards, horned lizards,
chuckawallas, desert iguanas, colored lizards, and geckos. An excellent, authoritative and
straightforward resource, Desert Lizards is very highly recommended for anyone considering the
responsibility of caring for a captive desert lizard.
The Native American Shelf
Hancock House Publishers
1431 Harrison Ave., Blaine, WA 98230
1-800-938-1114 hancockhouse.com
Native American cultures have long provided inspiration and admiration within the general art
community and have made important contributions to 20th Century American art history. Now
Robert E. Stanley Sr. has written and illustrated two "coloring books" that are unique,
inexpensive,
and very highly recommended titles for anyone with an interest in Native American Studies in
general, and Native American art in particular. Northwest Native Arts: Creative Colors 1
(0888395329, $5.95) is comprised of 32 pages of designs including The Wolf; The Eagle; The
Killer
Whale; The Raven, and others which can be colored using pen, pencil, crayon, or paint. and
Northwest Native Arts: Creative Colors 2 (0888395337, $4.95) offers 24 additional pages of such
designs, and while Native American traditional design colors were red and black (and occasionally
blue or turquoise blue), any color or combination of colors can be used.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Start Your Own Self-Publishing Business
Rob Adams and Terry Adams
Entrepreneur Press
2445 McCabe Way, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614-6244
1891984829 $14.95 smallbizbooks.com
The collaborative effort of Rob Adams and Terry Adams, Start Your Own Self-Publishing
Business:
Your Step-By-Step Guide To Success is a no-nonsense instructional guide to the nuts and bolts of
getting a self-publishing business off the ground. Individual chapters clearly outline outsourcing
options, the potential of e-publishing, identifying one's target market, dealing with taxes when
creating a publishing house, bookkeeping and production costs, advertising and marketing, and
more. This is a truly first-rate primer for anyone seriously considering entering the highly
competitive, exceptionally volatile, and technologically evolving world of self-publishing.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Everyday Consciousness And Buddha-Awakening
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, author
Susanne Schefczyk, translator and editor
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
1559391707 $14.95 snowlionpub.com
Everyday Consciousness And Buddha-Awakening is an introduction to Buddhist psychology and
meditation. Written by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (a prominent teacher of the Kagyu lineage of
Tibetan Buddhism), and skillfully translated into English and edited for a contemporary readership
by Susanne Schefczyk, the accessible text covers the six collections of consciousness, the five
types
of primordial awareness, the basics of pursuing meditation to balance the elements of the body,
and
more. An excellent and confidently recommended guide primarily intended for those new to
Buddhist Studies, Everyday Consciousness And Buddha-Awakening is complex enough to offer
considerable insights for those with some experience in following the manifold path of
Buddhism.
Buddhist Tantra
Reginald A. Ray
Sounds True Audio
413 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
1591790174 $89.95 1-800-333-9185
A very highly recommended contribution to Buddhist Studies collections, Buddhist Tantra:
Teachings And Practices For Touching Enlightenment With The Body by Reginald A. Ray
(Professor of Buddhist Studies, Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado) provides students of
Buddhist philosophy and practice with an informed and informative introduction to the Tantra and
why enlightenment begins within the physical body. Professor Ray cogently explains the three
"turnings" of Buddhist wisdom; the role of sexuality and desire in tantric practice; how realized
teachers reveal the nature of the human mind; and meditations for ground the body in "the seat of
awareness". Also accessibly covered are the Buddhist saints and what we can learn from them,
masculine and feminine energy channels; a guided practice to connect with the earth as a sentient
source of equanimity and calm. All this and more comprise a superbly recorded and thoroughly
listener friendly audiobook which is enhanced for Buddhist Studies with eighteen sessions of
thoughtful and effective guidance focused on the Buddhist tantra.
Beyond Words
Julia Lawless & Judith Allan
Element
c/o HarperCollins Publishing
1350 Ave of the Americas, NY, NY 10019
0007116772 $22.95 1-800-242-7737
Co-written by Julia Lawless and Julia Lawless (practitioners of Dzogchen and conductors of
Dzogchen numerous retreats since 1980), Beyond Words: Dzogchen Made Simple is an
impressively accessible introduction to the Buddha's teachings, guru yoga and transmission,
visions,
Tibetan Buddhism as it has been received in the West, and more. Using everyday language to
communicate complex precepts of mind and being, Beyond Words is very highly recommended
for
acclimatizing oneself to the basics of Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhism and an invaluable, core
addition
to personal studies reading lists and academic Buddhist Studies reference collections.
The Economics Shelf
Confronting Globalization
Timothy A. Wise, et al.
Kumarian Press, Inc.
1294 Blue Hills Av, Bloomfield CT 06002
1565491637 $25.95 www.kpbooks.com
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Timothy A. Wise, Hilda Salazar and Laura Carlsen,
Confronting Globalization: Economic Integration And Popular Resistance In Mexico presents
informed and informative essays from a variety of expert contributors pondering diverse labor,
agricultural, and environmental issues within the context of contemporary globalization. Looking
at
the social and environmental costs that globalization extracts upon Mexico's land and people;
exploring grassroots searches for alternate paths; and ranging from sweatshop workers' struggles
for
basic labor rights to the efforts of corn farmers to keep the influx imported grain from forcing
them
off their land, Confronting Globalization is very highly recommended reading for students of
international economics, social activists, and governmental trade policy makers.
Critical Issues In International Financial Reform
Albert Berry & Gustavo Indart, editors
Transaction Publishers
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854
0765801779 $49.95 1-888-999-6778
Collaboratively compiled and edited by Albert Berry Professor of Economics, University of
Toronto) and Gustavo Indart Special Lecturer of Economics and Coordinator of the Program on
Latin American and the Caribbean, University of Toronto), Critical Issues In International
Financial
Reform offers a variety of learned essays by distinguished economists that informatively analyze
the
weaknesses of current international financial systems and practices. From an overview of capital
flows to Latin America in the 1990s, to financial liberalization in Canada, to bank crisis resolution
in
developing countries, Critical Issues In International Financial Reform is an expertly written
collage
of diverse and insightful viewpoints which is confidently recommended for inclusion in
International
Economics Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Judge Dredd: The Judge Child Quest
John Wagner et al.
Titan Books Ltd.
144 Southwark Street, London, England, SE1 0UP
www.titanpublishinggroup.com
1840236515 $24.95 www.amazon.com
The collaborative work of John Wagner and Alan Grant with Brian Bolland, Mike McMahon and
Ron Smith, Judge Dredd: The Judge Child Quest is a hardcover, black-and-white, graphic novel
compilation of classic stories drawn from the popular British sci-fi comic "2000 AD" depicting the
fantastic adventures of a lawman in a futuristic dystopia where the law is mercilessly dispensed by
absolute "Judges" -- and life means little among the vicious, backbiting, selfish and often slovenly
citizenry. A wry social commentary as well as an exciting, action-packed classic of science fiction
adventure, Judge Dredd: The Judge Child Quest is an enthusiastically recommended addition to
personal and community library graphic novel collections.
Daily Delirium
M. Prado
NBM Press
555 8th Avenue, #1202, NY, NY 10018
1561633348 $25.95 nbmpublishing.com
Daily Delirium by M. Prado is the graphic novel comprising a complete collection of loopy gags,
many of which have been seen in issues of "Heavy Metal" magazine. Created by the designer of
the
"Men in Black" animated series among his other claims to fame, Prado's original brand of surreal,
funny, fascinating, and humorous Daily Delirium is not to be missed by his legions of fans and
admirers.
Flame Of Recca
Nobuyuki Anzai
Viz Communications Inc.
655 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1591160669 $9.95 1-800-394-3042
Flame Of Recca is volume one of an action-packed, adventurous manga (Japanese graphic novel)
saga by Nobuyuki Anzai about a young high school man with mysterious, fiery powers who
yearns
to become a true ninja. He befriends a gentle woman with healing powers, and vows to be her
protector - but not only do male and female rivals pose their threats, a dangerous, deathless
woman
has targeted our hero, for he may be the only one who can release her from immortality! Flame Of
Recca is enthusiastically recommended as an upbeat, fast-paced and totally fun read.
The Aviation Shelf
Sticks & Wires & Cloth
Anne Hopkins
Trailing Edge Publishing
PO Box 69250, Tucson, AZ 85737
0972001506 $26.95 www.TEBooks.com
Sticks & Wires & Cloth by Anne Hopkins is the personal story of a woman who pursued her
dream
to fly in a 1929-design biplane. Replete with study, preparation, and firsthand memories of the
wind
in one's face and one braves the sky, Sticks & Wires & Cloth is an invigorating and involving
testimony recommended for aviation buffs and armchair travelers, offering the most vivid
impressions of biplane flying experience to be had without actually climbing into one and taking
off.
Sticks & Wires & Cloth is a unique and welcome addition to any personal or community library
Aviation Studies collection.
The Flying Book
David Blatner
Greystone Books/Douglas & McIntyre
2323 Quebeck Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 4S7
1550549928 $26.95 1-800-367-9692
The Flying Book: Everything You've Ever Wondered About Flying On Airplanes by David
Blatner
is a straightfoward, "reader friendly", highly enjoyable, educational survey of aviation which
accessibly explains in lay terms everything from how airplanes work, to air turbulence, to what
goes
on behind cockpit doors, to dealing with stress and fear, to building airplanes, to a brief history of
powered flight, and more. A fun and rewarding read for all ages, The Flying Book is most
especially
recommended for nervous first-time flyers, as well as inquisitive young (and not-so-young!) minds
who want to know more about the modern mechanical miracle of aviation.
The Travel Shelf
The Creaky Traveler
Warren Rovetch
Sentient Publications
113 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
www.sentientpublications.com
097107867X $15.95 www.amazon.com
The Creaky Traveler In The North West Highlands Of Scotland by experienced world traveler
Warren Rovetch is a personal memoir and engaging travelogue of Britain's coastal wilderness.
Penned with insight, charm, and vibrant impressions of culture, natural beauty, and the unique feel
of
the land itself, The Creaky Traveler is a very highly recommended, expressive, and readable
Scottish
Highlands guide for vacationers and armchair travelers alike.
Boston Harbor Islands
Ken Mallory
DownEast Books
PO Box 679, Camden, ME 04843-0679
0892725915 $12.95 1-207-594-9544
Compiled and edited by Ken Mallory (Director of Publications, New England Aquarium, Boston),
Boston Harbor Islands: National Park Area is a beautiful and impressively informative
introduction
to the national park islands of Boston Harbor. Featuring lavish full-color photographs, at-a-glance
capsule information concerning access, description, facilities, special interests, and agencies of
each
island, and inviting, easy-to-follow narration of each island, Boston Harbor Islands: National Park
Area is a joy for armchair travelers, and an excellent introduction for anyone looking to spend
quality vacation time in the national park areas of Boston Harbor Islands.
African Safari Journal
Mark W. Nolting
Global Travel Publishers, Inc.
5353 N. Federal Highway, Suite 300, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
0939895080 $16.95 1-800-882-9453
African Safari Journal is an excellent companion to appreciate and record the once-in-a-lifetime
experiences offered by an exciting African safari as it combines a wildlife/botany guide; a simple
language phrase book with phonetics in Swahili, Shona, Tswana, Zulu, and French; a trip
organizer;
a map directory; a journal for writing personal thoughts and observations, and so much more. A
first-rate, extremely useful, "user friendly" resource, consulting guide, and souvenir for lasting
memories, African Safari Journal is enthusiastically recommended for anyone planning a trip to
the
Dark Continent!
The Great Allegheny Passage Companion
Bill Metzger
The Local History Company
112 North Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
097118352X $19.95 1-888-362-0789
The Great Allegheny Passage Companion: Guide To History And Heritage Along The Trail by
writer, editor, map maker, and enthusiastic bicyclist Bill Metzger is a detailed, mile-by-mail
guidebook to the Allegheny Passage Trail. Especially written for bikers, hikers, rail buffs,
armchair
travelers and the non-specialist general reader interested in learning more about the colorful past
of
the great state of Pennsylvania, The Great Allegheny Passage Companion is replete with extensive
historical anecdotes for every leg of the journey distinguishing this especial guide. Nicely
enhanced
with a profusion of black-and-white photographs, maps, and solid travel advice, The Great
Allegheny Passage Companion is an invaluable travel planning resource and reference for anyone
seeking to fully experience what the Allegheny Passage has to offer the contemporary
traveler.
Ticket To Everywhere
Dave Hoekstra
Lake Claremont Press
4650 No. Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
1893121119 $15.95 lakeclaremont.com
Compiled and written by travel writer and columnist Dave Hoekstra, Ticket To Everywhere: The
Best Detours Of Travel Column collects the "Detours" travel columns since 1995 from the
"Chicago
Sun-Times" Sunday travel section. Presenting sixty-six of the most exciting and fun road trip
explorations all along the Midwest and Route 66 byways, Ticket To Everywhere is replete with
history, lore, anecdotes, witty asides, black-and-white photographs, and more. A must-have for
road
trip buffs, Ticket To Everywhere is a welcome and appreciated contribution to personal and
community library Travel Guide and Travelog collections!
Diving Off The Beaten Track
Bob Burgess
Aqua Quest Publications, Inc.
Box 700, Locust Valley, NY 11560-0700
1881652033 $18.95 1-516-759-0476
Informatively written by veteran diver and journalist Bob Burgess, Diving Off The Beaten Track
is
an engaging travelogue showcasing superb diving locations in the Bahamas, the Caymans, Belize,
and Bay Islands. Full-color photographs wonderfully enhanced Burgess' engaging narration
making
Diving Off The Beaten Track superbly fascinating reading for armchair travelers as well as an
invaluable Caribbean travel planning guide for avid divers.
Weekending In New England
Betsy Wittemann
The Countryman Press
PO Box 748, Woodstock, Vermont 05091
0881505226 $19.95 countrymanpress.com
Authoritatively written by Betsy Whittemann (a travel article and guidebook specialist of more
than
25 years experience), Weekending In New England: 22 Complete Getaways To Pursue Your
Passions is a "user friendly" travel guide which is packed from cover to cover with contact
information, descriptions, and reviews of prime lodgings, restaurants, and regional attractions.
From
antiquing excursions and simply exploring local history, to enjoying the natural beauty of lakeside
and riverside retreats, Weekending In New England is usefully enhanced with black-and-white
photographs, price information, and is characterized with an especial eye for detail which
distinguishes this first-rate guide as a planning resource for anyone spending vacation time in the
New England area.
The Civil War Shelf
When The Smoke Cleared At Gettysburg
George Sheldon
Cumberland House Publishing, Inc.
431 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37211
www.cumberlandhouse.com
1581823436 $16.95 www.amazon.com
When The Smoke Cleared At Gettysburg: The Tragic Aftermath Of The Bloodiest Battle Of The
Civil War by newspaper correspondent and author George Sheldon, presents objective overview
of
the aftermath of one of the American Civil War's most important battles, including firsthand,
personal accounts of the Gettysburg townspeople, as well as the soldiers, reporters, doctors and
others who had to deal with burying the dead, tending the wounded, and rebuilding a place
shattered
by war. A poignant and profoundly vivid narrative, When The Smoke Cleared At Gettysburg: The
Tragic Aftermath Of The Bloodiest Battle Of The Civil War is an original, "reader friendly", and
very highly recommended addition to the growing library of Civil War Studies.
Madness, Malingering & Malfeasance
R. Gregory Lande
Brassey, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Dr., Dulles, VA 20166
1574883526 $27.95 1-800-775-2518
A work of considerable and original Civil War research by R. Gregory Lande (Director of
Professional Services of the William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, Columbia, South Carolina),
Madness, Malingering & Malfeasance: The Transformation Of Psychiatry And The Law In The
Civil
War Era is a sophisticated and original study of how the medical and legal professions and the
American government struggled to contain military insubordination, substance abuse, and crime in
the Civil War era. From the law's viewpoint of alcohol use; to life in Civil War era prison; to
effective and unsuccessful strategies of treatment and control; as well as commentary on what
today's medical and legal professionals can learn from them, Madness, Malingering & Malfeasance
is
a unique and very highly recommended addition Civil War Studies reading lists and reference
collections.
Southerners In Blue
Don Umphrey
Quarry Press
PO Box 181736, Dallas, TX 75218
www.quarrypressbooks.com
0971495815 $29.95 1-214-327-2538
Southerners In Blue: They Defied The Confederacy is the reconstruction of a true story from
former
journalist Don Umphrey's great-grandfather's written memoirs which Umphrey has correlated with
numerous other documents. Southerners In Blue is the true and little known story of individuals
who
lived in the South yet balked at Confederate rule in the Civil War era. Describing ruthless
hostilities
neighbor inflicted upon neighbor for being sympathetic to Union or Confederate causes,
Southerners
In Blue is at once both disturbing as it reveals a hidden and horrific side of the war that tore
America
in two. As gut-wrenching as the battlefield carnage, Southerners In Blue is a unique, exceptionally
well written and welcome addition to academic Civil War reference library collections and very
highly recommended for the personal reading lists of Civil War buffs.
Gracie's Alabama Volunteers
John Michael Burton
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053
1589801164 $23.00 1-800-843-1724
Skillfully written by John Michael Burton (a Vietnam Veteran and member of the Sons of
Confederate Veterans with experience reenacting the Civil War), Gracie's Alabama Volunteers:
The
History Of The Fifty-Ninth Alabama Volunteer Regiment is a close and detailed study of a
Confederate unit which was filled with volunteers ranging in age from sixteen to sixty. Many of
the
men were illiterate; very few of them owned slaves; and the entire regiment would face harsh
conditions and the loss of its dynamic general before the war came to a close. Gracie's Alabama
Volunteers is a vivid and strongly recommended Civil War history that brings the experiences,
battles and hardships of these Confederate frontline soldiers the welcome attention of a
contemporary readership.
With Fire And Sword
Thomas A. DeBlack
The University of Arkansas Press
McIlroy House, 201 Ozark Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
1557287392 $18.95 1-800-626-0090
Thoughtfully written by Thomas A. DeBlack (Associate Professor of History, Arkansas Tech
University), With Fire And Sword: Arkansas, 1861-1874 provides a scholarly examination of just
how the events of the Civil War and the Reconstruction so heavily devastated the state of
Arkansas,
its population and its economy, that this southern state was never to fully regained the level of
prosperity it had enjoyed prior to the war. A candid and detailed retracing of crucial decisions,
their
interplay, and their lasting legacy, With Fire And Sword is a welcome contribution to the growing
library of Civil War literature and Reconstruction Era reference collections and reading lists.
The Sports Shelf
The Giants And The Dodgers
Andrew Goldblatt
McFarland & Company, Inc.
PO Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640
0786416408 $29.95 1-800-253-2187
The Giants And The Dodgers: Four Cities, Two Teams, One Rivalry by baseball enthusiast
Andrew
Goldblatt (Administrative Specialist in the Office of Risk Management, University of California -
Berkeley) is the informed and definitive account of these two great baseball teams and their
legendary players from the teams' origins in the 1840s down to the present day. A thoroughly
enjoyable and enlivening read for Giants and Dodgers fans alike, The Giants And The Dodgers is
an
unique and exciting, era-by-era analysis which filled from cover to cover with anecdotes.
Stoked! A History Of Surf Culture
Drew Kampion
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
1586852132 $39.95 1-800-748-5439
Now in a new and expanded edition, Stoked! A History Of Surf Culture by writer, photographer,
and surfing expert Drew Kampion (who was also a former editor of "Surfer," "Surfing," "Wind
Surf" and "Wind Tracks" magazines) is an informative, adventurous, visually oriented historical
survey of a wildly popular sport -- and the people who embraced and developed it. Gorgeous
full-color photographs stir visions of wind and wave, while the accessible text traces the love,
lore,
and sometimes tragedy of this exciting pastime down through the years. Stoked! is enthusiastically
recommended -- especially for surfing enthusiasts!
Road To Canton
Marcus Allen with Matt Fulks
Sports Publishing Inc.
804 North Nell, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820
www.SportsPublishingLLC.com
158261721X $24.95 1-877-807-6034
Road To Canton is the exciting sports biography of Marcus Allen, who set his sights on his
boyhood
dream of earning a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and defied critics to earn eleven
seasons
with the Raiders, an NFL Most Valuable Player award, five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs,
the
NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, and finally the achievement of his lasting dream with
his
induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gorgeous color photography illustrates this vivid
and
exciting life story which is highly recommended reading for football fans of all ages.
The Book Of Rowing
D. C. Churbuck
The Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012
1585673803 $22.95 1-800-743-1312
Now in an new and completely updated edition, The Book Of Rowing by rowing expert D. C.
Churbuck presents just about everything any aspiring rower wanting to successfully engaging in
this
strenuous yet highly enjoyable sport and pastime needs to know. From sculling to off-the-water
workouts to rowing clubs, international rowing, the Harvard-Yale Regatta and more, The Book
Of
Rowing is thoroughly "reader friendly" and enhanced with a bibliography, a glossary, a list of
rowing
teams and organizations, more than 60 black-and-white photographs, a list of races and regattas
and
more. The Book Of Rowing is a superbly organized and presented resource for rowers of all skill
and experience levels -- and highly recommended reading for rowing enthusiasts past and
present!
The Railroading Shelf
Orphan Road
Kurt E. Armbruster
Washington State University Press
Box 645910, Pullman, WA 99164-5910
0874221862 $29.95 1-800-354-7360
Compiled, organized, and written by Puget Sound railroad expert Kurt E. Armbruster, Orphan
Road: The Railroad Comes To Seattle, 1853-1911 is an impressive and in-depth railroading
Seattle,
Washington, and the growth of its railways, economic struggle, urban aspirations, colorful historic
figures and more. An adventurous history for railway buffs, Armbruster's informed and
informative
text is very finely illustrated throughout with many black and white photographs, presenting and
enhancing a story as educational as it is fun to read. Orphan Road is a welcome and unique
contribution to Railroading History collections and reading lists.
The Military Shelf
Marine Corps Tank Battles In Korea
Oscar Gilbert
Casemate
2114 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
1932033130 $34.95 1-610-853-9131
Authoritatively and capably written by Oscar Gilbert (a Marine artilleryman and an NCO
instructor
in the Marine Corps Reserve), Marine Corps Tank Battles In Korea is a powerful and
unflinchingly
honest oral history of the armored conflict of the Korean War. Insights as to how tanks were
deployed on the battlefield, close studies of the war's major battles, anecdotal testimonies,
black-and-white photographs, and much, much more fill the pages of this even-handed, in-depth,
detailed, specialized, strongly recommended military history of the Korean War.
Through These Portals
Wayne C. MacGregor, Jr.
Washington State University Press
Box 645910, Pullman, WA 99164-5910
0874222559 $21.95 1-800-354-7360
Wayne C. MacGregor Jr. is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army 77th infantry division. Through
These Portals: A Pacific War Saga is MacGregor's personal memoir of service in the U.S. Army
during the Pacific campaigns, where he fought alongside the Navy and Marine Corps. Informative
remembrances of the dire hardships of the Great Depression, background the values, attitudes,
and
morals that sustained the American troops who were thrust into lethal confrontation with the
highly
trained, combat savvy, ideologically fanatical, and sometimes suicidal Japanese soldiers. Also
available in a hardcover edition (0874222567, $35.00), and a very highly recommended addition
to
World War II Military History collections, Through These Portals vividly captures both dramatic
events and the grind of daily life as American soldiers struggled and often forfeited their lives in a
war in the Pacific Theatre.
Ubique!
Charmion Chaplin-Thomas, et al.
General Store Publishing House
PO Box 28, 1694B Burnstown Road, Burnstown, Ontario, Canada K0J 1G0
1894263804 $19.95 1-800-465-6072
The collaborative effort of Charmion Chaplin-Thomas, Vic Johnson, and Bill Rawling, Ubique!
Canadian Military Engineers: A Century Of Service is a bilingual tribute, in both English and
French,
to the proud accomplishments and intelligent contributions of Canada's military engineers.
Black-and-white photographs enhance a thoroughly descriptive overview of the Canadian
Engineer
Corps since its formation in 1903, and its enduring mission to ensure that Canadian soldiers could
live, fight, and serve in all terrains. Ubique! is enthusiastically recommend as being a distinctive
and
informative survey offering insight into a specialized aspect of Canadian military history.
An Eyewitness History Of World War II
Carl J. Schneider & Dorothy Schneider
Checkmark Books/Facts On File
132 West 31st St., 17th fl, NY, NY 10001
0816044856 $21.95 www.factsonfile.com
The latest title in the outstanding "Eyewitness History" series from Checkmark Books, An
Eyewitness History Of World War II is the collaborative effort of historians and educators Carl J.
Schneider and Dorothy Schneider which presents primary sources and references along with
scholarly observations of World War II and the events that led up to it -- as well as its immediate
aftermath. Hundreds of letters, speeches, newspaper articles allow for an informative diversity of
close-up perspectives of this terrible war with severe global repercussions. An Eyewitness History
Of
World War II is highly recommended reading and a welcome contribution school and community
library World War II Military Studies reference collections.
The French Air Service
War Chronology 1914-1918
Frank W. Bailey & Christophe Cony
Grub Street
c/o Seven Hills Book Distributors
1531 Tremont St., Cincinnati, OH 45214
1902304349 $49.95 www.amazon.com
The collaborative effort of military historian Frank W. Bailey and French aviation history expert
Christophe Cony, The French Air Service War Chronology 1914-1918 is not a narrative-style
history, but rather an extensive reference listing all the claims and losses of the French fighter
force
on a day-to-day basis. Previously unpublished black-and-white photographs add a visual touch to
the
extensive and exhaustive tables that succinctly summarize the day-to-day lives and deaths of brave
fighters and flyers. A meticulously researched and detailed resource, The French Air Service War
Chronology 1914-1918 is an original, definitive, and very strongly recommended contribution to
World War I Military Aviation History library reference collections.
The Money/Finance Shelf
The Everything Wills & Estate Planning Book
Kimberley A. Colgate
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
158062880X $14.95 everything.com
The Everything Wills & Estate Planning Book by Kimberley A. Colgate (a former full-time law
professor and operator of a private law practice), is a highly accessible resource for specifically
designed and written for non-specialist general readers wanting to plan and ensure their financial
future for themselves, their families, and their beneficiaries. Sample wills, trusts, and legal
documents, advice for selecting the best candidate for a child guardian, tips for choosing the right
lawyer, and a wealth of need-to-know legal wisdom in down-to-earth terms, make The
Everything
Wills & Estate Planning Book a thoroughly "user friendly" and highly recommended resource to
be
carefully read before visiting an expensive attorney.
DIY Portfolio Management
Lyle Wilkinson
Select Publishing
PO Box 3182, Wailuku, HI 96793-3182
www.diyportfoliomanagement.com
097283950X $29.99
Lyle Wilkinson discovered that his stock brokers's interests and his own interests as an investor in
the stock market weren't always the same. DIY Portfolio Management is a solid do-it-yourself
guide
by Wilkinson to managing your own investment nest egg to your own best advantage. Individual
chapters address reversion strategy, stock picking, market timing, paper trading, portfolio
management issues such as risk and cycles, and much more. Presenting significantly complex
financial matters in straightforward, accessible language, DIY Portfolio Management is very
highly
recommended reading, both for those determined to take complete charge of their own portfolio
as
well as those who just want to learn a little more about how the whole process works.
Investing Under Fire
Alan R. Ackerman, editor
Bloomberg Press
400 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08542-0888
www.bloomberg.com/books
1576601374 $27.95 1-877-388-2749
Edited by global market strategist and foreign affairs expert Alan R. Ackerman, Investing Under
Fire: Winning Strategies From The Masters For Bulls, Bears, And The Bewildered authoritatively
presents expert testimony from financial experts concerning the hazards and opportunities
awaiting
investors in the constantly changing present and future. From biotech; to the Chinese market; to
available legal recourses; to examples of what investors should look for when reading between the
lines of an annual report, Investing Under Fire is an especially recommended "inside scoop" of
thoughtful extrapolations and solidly practical advice for those who are somewhat experienced
with
investing, yet are seeking to learn more of the increasingly complex and volatile financial and
global
markets.
Your 401(k) Handbook
Mark L. Schawnbeck
Your Money Press
PO Box 10153, Arlington, VA 22210
www.yourmoneypress.com
0972748326 $16.99 1-888-654-4015
Current for 2003, Your 401(k) Handbook is an invaluable and "user friendly" instructional guide
to
investment decisions for employees which authoritatively covers the basic fiscal rules for taking
charge of one's 401(k) plan and making personal savings grow. From basic rules such as
"diversify"
and "ignore fads" to the advantages of a 401(k) including flexibility and tax deferment of
contributions to learning how to evaluate investment options and view how they are doing and
much
more, Your 401(k) Handbook is an extensively detailed financial handbook written especially to
be
accessible to non-specialist general readers of all experience levels ranging from the novice to the
more experienced wage earner in the constantly changing world of finance.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Achieving Sustainable Freshwater Systems
Marjorie M. Holland, et al.
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #300, Washington, DC 20009-1148
1559639296 $30.00 islandpress.org
The collaborative editorial effort of Marjorie M. Holland (Director of the Center for Water and
Wetland Resources, University of Mississippi - Oxford); Elizabeth R. Blood (Research Scientist at
the J. W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Newton, Georgia); and Lawrence R. Shaffer
(Biology
Instructor, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Adjunct Faculty Member, Department
of
Biology, University of Mississippi), Achieving Sustainable Freshwater Systems: A Web Of
Connections is a informed and informative collection of erudite essays from diverse authors and
specialists studying the problems that beset freshwater ecosystems and addressing the means to
deal
with the thorny issues concerning environmental preservation. From regional water strategies; to
the
history of wetlands laws; to wetland restoration and forestry, Achieving Sustainable Freshwater
Systems is an excellent and timely collection which is especially recommended for inclusion into
academic and governmental Environmental Studies reference collections -- especially for those
wanting to directly address contemporary Freshwater Systems remedial and restoration
issues.
The Criminology Shelf
Gangsters And Outlaws Of The 1930s
Richard Owen & James Owen
White Mane Publishing Company, Inc.
PO Box 708, Shippensburg, PA 17257
1572492759 $29.95 1-888-948-6263
The collaborative effort of Richard Owen and James Owen, Gangsters And Outlaws Of The
1930s:
Landmarks Of The Public Enemy Era is a visually oriented, photographic showcase of famous
sites,
buildings, monuments and more which are related to a famous era of 20th century American
crime,
violence, bloodshed, and scandals which once rocked the nation. A black-and-white photograph
of
each landmark is accompanied with a brief description of the story behind the landmark's fame,
making Gangsters And Outlaws Of The 1930s an informative and entertaining "tour book" of the
darker side of a yesteryear America.
Encyclopedia Of Murder & Violent Crime
Eric Hickey, editor
Sage Publications, Inc.
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
076192437X $125.00 www.sagepub.com
More than 200 entries comprise the Encyclopedia Of Murder & Violent Crime, which presents
the
latest research and insight into the nature of society's deepest ills and worst perpetrators. Under
the
skilled editorship of criminal psychology expert Eric Hickey (Adjunct Professor for Fresno City
College and the California School of Professional Psychology), more than 100 experts in the fields
of criminology, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, and anthropology contribute to this
scholarly
and sober resource, featuring topics that range from "aggression" and "cults"; to "juvenile crime",
"kidnaping", "sex crimes", "vigilantism", and more. The Encyclopedia Of Murder & Violent
Crime is
a highly recommended addition to academic library reference collections in the field of
Criminology.
Robbers Of The Rails
John J. Koblas
North Star Press of St. Cloud
PO Box 451, St. Cloud, MN 56302-0451
0878391932 $16.95 1-888-820-1636
Superbly written by John J. Koblas (whose work on Jesse James has been filmed as a
documentary
by the Old West Society), Robbers Of The Rails: The Sontag Boys Of Minnesota is a gritty,
in-depth, informative look at the harsh Minnesota frontier and a pair of brothers who robbed and
terrorized trains in the post-Civil War era throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and California. A
narrative history of their crimes, their ill-gotten gains, and the relentless pursuit of the law, is
enhanced with highly descriptive characterizations of ruthless and terrifying figures of the late
1800's. Robbers Of The Rails is recommended for Western History Studies and 19th Century
Criminology Studies reference collections and reading lists.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
The Jews Of Kaifeng, China
Xu Xin
KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
930 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
0881257915 $29.50 1-201-963-9524
The Jews Of Kaifeng, China: History, Culture, And Religion by Ux Xin (Nanjing University)
examines the indigenous Jewish community that lived in the city of Kaifeng in northeastern China.
Far removed from the rest of the world, the Kaifeng Jews gradually adopted Chinese customs into
their traditional way of life, and intermarried with the non-Jewish populace, so that eventually
their
descendants were almost completely assimilated. A truly fascinating and extensively researched
historical study, The Jews Of Kaifeng is a unique and very welcome contribution to Judaic Studies
reference shelves and supplemental reading lists.
Passover
Dr. Ron Wolfson
Jewish Lights Publishing
PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
1580231748 $19.95 1-800-962-4544
Now in an expanded second edition, Passover is a comprehensive guide by Ron Wolfson (William
and Freda Fingherhut Assistant Professor of Education, Director of the Whizin Center for the
Jewish
Future, and Vice President of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles), to the history and
celebration of this Jewish holiday and time for remembrance. From how to prepare traditional
Passover food to step-by-step instructions to learning the rituals, prayers, and blessings, to songs
and prayers in English and Hebrew with clear transliterations, and much, much more, Passover is
both a highly accessible instructional guide and a meditative contemplation regarding the personal
meaning Passover has for the many who celebrate it. Passover is a very highly recommended
contribution to personal, familial, and community library Judaic Studies reference collections.
The Law/Justice Shelf
The Young Lawyer's Guide To Money And Power
William Shears
Secret Guide Publishing
4714 Ballard Avenue, NW #312, Seattle, WA 98107-4850
0974074179 $19.95 secretguide.com
The Young Lawyer's Guide To Money And Power addresses in candid terms a great many of the
things that aren't necessarily taught in law school, yet are essential to a successful career,
including
how to adopt appropriate dress, speech, and behavior, learning to combat with words, impressing
and captivating the client, taking charge of one's business life, and more. A "go-getter" self-help
guide to pursuing success in the highly competitive legal field and highly recommended reading
for
novice attorneys fresh from law school .
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literacy
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Editor-in-Chief
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