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Eudaimonia And Well-Being
Lawrence J. Jost and Roger A. Shiner
Academic Printing & Publishing
9-3151 Lakeshore Road, Suite 403, Kelowna, BC, Canada V1W 3S9
0920980791 $24.95
Eudaimonia And Well-Being collects a variety of essays by distinguished contributors exploring
the
contrasts between ancient Greek ethical scholars and philosophers, and modern day ethics theory.
Examining the ancient Greek moral theory that happiness is desired as the ultimate end of life, and
that a life of virtue is a happy life, in comparison to modern postulates that measure the happiness
of
life by self-determined appraisals rather than through adherence to ethical theory, Eudaimonia
And
Well-Being is a well reasoned and superbly presented account. An advanced treatise for
college-level philosophy students, that strikes at the heart of fundamental human issues
concerning
life and well-being.
English-Spanish Real Estate Dictionary
Charles J. Jacobus and Nora Olmos
South-Western Educational & Professional Publications
5191 Natorp Boulevard, Mason, Ohio 45040
0324222742 $19.95 www.amazon.com
English-Spanish Real Estate Dictionary is a handy compilation of 2,000 real estate terms and
definitions for quick translation from English to Spanish or Spanish to English. For maximum
convenience, each English and Spanish definition is listed side by side; the first half of the book
organizes the entries in English alphabetical order, the second half in Spanish alphabetical order.
A
superb resource for real estate salesmen, home owners, prospective home owners, and anyone
seeking to pass the real estate licensing exam.
Quote This
Vincent Fu
Ho Logos Press
7007 W. Tonto Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308
0970209800 $13.95 www.amazon.com
Quote This: Mainstream Quotes As Answers to Life's Questions and Current Issues is a gigantic
question of quotes that reveal truths hit hard at vital issues. Collected without regard to race,
religion, gender, or era, the one thing all of these memorable and versatile phrases have in
common
is their bond of insight into the realities of life itself. An excellent source for selecting epigraphs,
or
just browsing at random, "Quote This!!!" is a most enlightening and enjoyable collection that
unquestionably lives up to its name. "A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and
rejoices that the system works." -Anonymous
The Story Of Spain
Mark R. Williams
Golden Era Books
PO Box 5603, San Mateo, CA 94402-0603
0970696922 $22.95 www.GoldenEraBooks.com
The Story Of Spain is a carefully researched overview of the exciting and majestic history of
Spain.
Written especially for travelers and visitors, with reference to historical sights that can be viewed
today, The Story Of Spain covers turbulent conflect, passion, great accomplishments and
horrifically
bloody infighting. No excess drama is needed to embellish the sweeping true saga of Spain, in this
highly readable and enthusiastically recommended account.
Looking For Snails On A Sunday Afternoon
Rudolf Kurz
The Porcupine's Quill, Inc.
68 Main Street, Erin, Ontario, Canada, N0B 1T0
0889842566 $19.95 www.sentex.net/~pql
Showcasing thirty-six superbly crafted etchings of erotic, scientific, and surreal fantasies created
over a period of several years by Rudolf Kurz, Looking For Snails On A Sunday Afternoon is not
just a collection of art, but under the skills of publisher Tim Inkster, is an example of "the book as
art". This strongly recommended collection of images is accompanied and enhanced by an
informative foreword, an imaginative introduction pretending to explain the book's title, three
stories, a recipe that simply does not belong in any cookbook, and a short treatise on the
time-honored art of etching. While Rudolf Kurz has had annual exhibitions in Toronto over the
past
several years, Looking For Snails On A Sunday Afternoon is what will introduce him and his
work
to a much broader readership both in Canada and the U.S.
Colorado: Moments In Time
Grant Collier
Collier Publishing
451 Wright Street, Suite 15, Lakewood, CO 80228
1591520126 $45.00 www.collierpublishing.com
Colorado: Moments In Time superbly showcases the photography skills of Grant Collier in the
form
of more than 160 full-color images of Colorado's visually impressive wilderness areas. A very
small
amount of descriptive text embellishes these captivating snapshots of the Colorado wilderness'
unfettered splendor, from a close-up of the state flower in full blossom to the rugged falls along
the
Elk River. Colorado: Moments In Time is a treasure for anyone who appreciates and cherishes
natural beauty, and highly recommended.
Take Comfort And Solace...
William Gardner Pierce, P.E.
Privately Published
3011 Hampton Court, Maineville, OH 45039
www.williamgpierce.com
0975433504 $15.95 www.amazon.com
Take Comfort And Solace... by William Pierce is the true story of one family's entangled legal
battle
with federal bureaucracy. The conflict cost the family their business, their credit rating, their
home,
and placed an extreme threat upon the college education and future career aspirations of their
children. The source of the legal nightmare? As an employer, William Gardner Pierce chose to
offer
a flex-time policy to his employees. Similar flex-time is enjoyed by public sector employees
including the Department of Labor itself, yet Pierce's policy was declared to be a violation - and
even though he eliminated the policy in compliance with the Agency's demands, nonstop
harassment and litigation ensued. Despite the lack of case law,
federal documentation, or interpretive bulletins to support the allegations that he violated labor
law,
Pierce's faceless accusers did not let up until his business was utterly destroyed and his assets
were
ruined. At times, the IRS seems almost benign and friendly in comparison to the Department of
Labor - at least, when they aren't exacting a monumental monthly garnish from minimal wages.
Every avenue of grievance has been denied to up to the present day, and now the only place left
to
present this case is the court of public opinion. Take Comfort And Solace... is a sharp cautionary
tale about the dangerous powers of an unchecked bureaucracy, and a stirring call to get involved
in
governmental actions and missteps before it is too late.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Watching Yellowstone & Grand Teton Wildlife
Todd Wilkinson
Riverbend Publishing
PO Box 5833, Helena, MT 59604
www.riverbendpublishing.com
1931832277 $12.95 1-866-787-2363
Watching Yellowstone & Grand Teton Wildlife: The Best Places To Look From Roads And
Trails is
a straightforward wildlife watching guide covering more than 45 species to spot in the
Yellowstone
and Grand Teton parks. Packed with maps, sample animal tracks, safety tips, behavioral
information
on each species, full-color photographs, and more, Watching Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Wildlife
is a "must-have" for dedicated wildlife sightseers looking to experience the most from their
back-to-nature trip.
Field Guide To Bird Nests And Eggs Of Alaska's Coastal Tundra
Tim Bowman
Sea Grant Alaska
PO Box 755040, Fairbanks, AK 99775-5040
1566120853 $25.00 1-888-789-0090 www.uaf.edu/seagrant
Superbly enhanced with the inclusion of more than 600 full-color wildlife photographs of birds,
nests
and nesting habitat, eggs, feathers, and wings for over 70 specifies of birds dwelling along
Alaska's
coastal tundra, ornithologist Tim Bowman's impressive, spiral bound, "user friendly" reference
and
guide is an efficient, effective, fail-safe way to easily and confidently identify nests and eggs. The
range covered includes the Alaska Peninsula, the Bering and Chukchi sea coasts, and eastward
along
the Arctic Coastal Plain past the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and down to the Canadian
border.
Field Guide To Bird Nests And Eggs Of Alaska's Coastal Tundra is ably constructed with
enduring
waterproof paper capable of holding up under rigors field use. This is a "must" reference and
resource for biologists, ornithologists, naturalists, and non-specialist general readers with an
interest
in Alaskan wildlife.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Conceptions & Misconceptions
Arthur L. Wisot & David R. Meldrum
Hartley & Marks Publishers
PO Box 147, Point Roberts, WA 98281
0881792039 $19.95 www.hartleyandmarks.com
Doctors and clinical professors at the UCLA School of Medicine, Arthur L. Wisot and David R.
Meldrum have expertly collaborated to create a comprehensive and thoroughly "reader friendly"
360-page introductory guide to In Vitro Fertilization and other assisted reprouction techniques.
Intended especially to educate those considering such fertility procedures, Conceptions &
Misconceptions covers common causes of infertility, tests that infertile couples seeking treatment
need to undergo, the risks and preparations needed for multiple births, alternative treatments for
infertility, and much more. A straightforward, down-to-earth "must-read" for any couple seeking
information on this often difficult or painful subject.
Low Carb And Beyond
Nina Anderson & Howard Peiper
Safe Goods Publishing
561 Shunpike Road, Sheffield, MA 01257
188482076X $8.95 1-413-229-7935 www.safegoodspub.com
America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic with all of the attendant health problems of such a
condition from diabetes to hypertension, strokes, and cardiac infarctions. There has been no
shortage of fad diets and healthier lifestyle recommendations. "Low Carb" is the latest entry into
the
battle for weight control. But just reducing carbohydrate intake and bulking up on protein will
assure neither permanent weight loss or good physical health. Indeed, carbohydrates are necessary
for proper body function. Enter Low Carb And Beyond, the collaborative effort of Nina Anderson
SPN and Dr. Howard Peiper to provide an easy-to-comprehend, whole-body program for making
wise food choices to obtain the best health benefits, including the dangers of specific food
additives.
A slender volume of 64-pages packed with information, advice, and an extensive bibliography for
more in-depth study, Low Carb And Beyond is especially recommended to the attention of
non-specialist general readers concerned with cutting through the diet fads to a body of solid,
accessible, practical, and applicable information to start eating better today!
The Fiction Shelf
Drums Along The Jacks Fork
Henry Hoffman
Echelon Press
PO Box 1375, Pittsboro, NC 27312
1590803086 $11.99 www.EchelonPress.com
Billie Staley is a determined young woman still suffering from the sudden deaths of her parents
when
she accepts a government job in Woodland Hills, Missouri. But before she get underway in
building
a new life for herself she is caught up in a computer technology backlash and a sinister militia
movement. Throwing herself into her work, Billie unexpectedly discovers that the new man who
has
entered her life and her heart is more than he seemed. Things get out of hand as one catastrophic
even of uncertain origin leaves the town of Woodland Hills in ruin and Billie must fight for her life
while discovering how such an unexpected disaster came to be. Very highly recommended
reading,
Drums Along The Jacks Fork is a polished work of considerable originality and clearly documents
author Henry Hoffman as an able novelist whose readers will look eagerly forward to his next
effort.
Winning Ways
Toni Leland
Equin Graphics Publishing Group
285 Taylor Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
1887932232 $15.95 1-800-659-9442 www.tonileland.com
Winning Ways is a romantic novel set in the high-stakes world of showing prize Arabian Horses.
A
young female veterinarian seeking to make her plance among stubborn ranchers, and a horse
trainer
struggling to cope with the loss of his wife and infant son ten years ago, are thrown together by
circumstance yet must work together to find their place in the show ring and among the many
hurdles of their professional and personal lives. Winning Ways is a story of second chances; the
author's love of horses and horsemanship shows through in this captivating saga of striving of and
for one's heart.
Olympic Games
Leslie What
Tachyon Publications
1459 18th Street #139, San Francisco, CA 94107
1892391104 $14.95 www.tachyonpublications.com
Olympic Games is an enthralling debut novel following the games of ancient Greek Gods in
modern-day New York City. Zeus still can't keep his lust in check after thousands of years, and
Hera
is eternally on a jealous rampage, while an unlikely band of mortals and a determined water
nymph
with little to lose must challenge the reigning deities at their own games. A witty, dazzling work
of
fantasy with a twist, that paints cosmic powers as all too fallable and human.
Mirrors Of The Soul
Kathy Galloway
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401060765 $22.99 www.xlibris.com
Set in the Carolina colonies in the 1690's, Mirrors Of The Soul is a profound novel about a
fugitive
and a young woman, both caught up in dire and desperate times. Jared Tanner has fled England to
escape a murder charge and the colonel who vows to see him hanged; Felicity James desperately
needs a champion and protector. Together they seek shelter in the Carolina wilds, but that alone
cannot hide them forever - each must confront their own personal demons to have even a chance
of
taking control of their own lives. A vividly moving, often blunt story of learning to face one's
problems.
The Secrets Of Time
Gary Sturm
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1413424589 $31.99 www.xlibris.com
The Secrets Of Time is a novel that probes the question of mankind's role in the universe. A
drunken
manipulator of an American President secretly plans a manned voyage to Mars, and a mission tied
into a secret codex will potentially bring earth-shattering repercussions. The Secrets Of Time is at
its
core, about just that - secrets so great that humanity may not be ready to know them, though
pride
and curiosity press individuals some come ever closer to the truth. A rousing good story that will
leave the reader pondering bigger mysteries.
The Others At Monticello, Volume I
Esther Franklin
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401066801 $22.99 www.xlibris.com
The Others At Monticello, volume I is is a historical fiction novel that draws heavily upon the
Thomas Jefferson's personal library at Monticello to portray the story of his relationship with his
slaves, especially Sally Hemings and her children. Volume I especially focuses on the course of
events that bring Sally Hemings' son, Beverly, close to the former President. The vivid prose
brings
members of the Hemings family to life; no fewer than 10 years of research flesh out this
captivating
tale of bonds, prejudice, and interpersonal relationships.
The Others At Monticello, Volume II
Esther Franklin
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401066836 $13.50 www.xlibris.com
The Others At Monticello, volume II continues the historical fiction saga of volume I in
chronicling
the relationships between Thomas Jefferson and his slaves, particularly Sally Hemings and her
offspring. The wealth of meticulous research drawn from Jefferson's own libraries show through
in
this novel that strives to illuminate the connections that make human beings human inspite of the
overwhelming barriers of cultural attitudes and perceptions. A believeable story all the way
through.
Rock Sonic Dot Com Blues
Jeff Muendel
Yahara Design Press
1624 Fordem Ave. Ste. 112, Madison, WI 53704
1591965810 $15.00 1-608-239-2133
Set in the late 90's, Rock Sonic Dot Com Blues is a novel about a frustrated rock musician in a
struggling band. Abandoning the entertainment life to pursue graduate school, he falls in love with
a
coed ten years younger, and dives into the world of Internet companies, only to learn that the
environment is even more precarious and saturated with greed an hypocricy than the one he left
behind. A roller coaster ride of a contemporary fable, resonating with empathy for the last
decade.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
May Snow
Dottie Rexford
Windpath Books
9875 North Road, Fredonia, New York, 14063
0974118508 $22.95 1-866-679-1321
Also available in a paperback format (0974118516, $12.95), May Snow is a superbly crafted and
reading engaging novel of friendship, love, and a perplexing murder mystery. A lonely elderly
woman who shared the affections of a man with her best friend, against her own better judgement,
is
devastated when they man they both loved is unexpectedly murdered. Who could have killed him,
and why? As it explores the dimensions of all three individuals' lives, May Snow reflects
poignantly
upon motives, sad choices, and the bonds that make us human.
Poison At The Pinnacle
Hawk MacKinney
TurnKey Press
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
2525 West Anderson Lane, Suite 540, Austin, TX 78757
0974466867 $15.95 www.turnkeypress.com
Highly recommended reading, Poison At The Pinnacle is the gripping suspense thriller featuring a
psychotic killer motivated on the pure pleasure of murder, a lonely widow who must make honest
decision for her son and herself; and Craige Ingramme, a former Navy SEAL and wealthy private
investigator determined to solve the case before anyone else dies. A classic murder mystery that
deftly blends intrigue, deception and redemption, , author Hawk MacKinney draws upon his own
experiences as a retired Navy commander to craft a wonderfully engaging novel that combines
well
crafted characters with page-gripping action from beginning to end.
The Self-Help Shelf
Through My Ears Into My Soul
Christa L. Bissell
Pine Tree Publishing
137 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
0974473006 $11.95 www.buscainc.com
One of the most cathartic ways of dealing with grief and loss is to write about it. Through My
Ears
Into My Soul is the autobiographical story of Christa L. Bissell whose ordinary daily life was
suddenly shattered by death leaving her in unexpected and unprepared for grief, shock, and
isolation.
This is the moving and ultimately inspiring story of a woman struggling through numerous losses
and finally coming to embrace the return of life's sweet blessings. With her invaluable and hard
won
insights into profound sorrow, and the personal growth and enhanced compassion that can be a
legacy of tragedy, Through My Ears Into My Soul is an intimately candid and deftly written
personal
account that is especially commended to the attention of anyone having to comprehend the
grieving
process of a loved one or friend.
Midlife Mamas On The Moon
Sunny Hersh
Fast Forward Publications, LLC
PO Box 573, Long Valley, NJ 07853
0974309370 $14.95 1-908-876-1249 fastforwardpubs@earthlink.net
Packed from cover to cover with a thoroughly "reader friendly" text by wellness trainer Sunny
Hersh, Midlife Mamas On The Moon: Celebrate Great Health, Friendships, Sex, And Money And
Launch Your Second Life! is enhanced with useful checklists, honest personal stories, and a
wealth
of practical resources to show midlife women just how they can successfully move their lives
forward into a promising future every bit as exciting and fulfilling as their previous decades of life.
Illustrative and inspiring quotations from midlife mentors ranging from Dr. Christiane Northrup
and
Rabbi Harold Kushner, to Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet and Dr. John Gray, Midlife Mamas On The
Moon
tackles a wide and diverse selection of issues ranging from Viagra to boomers, to PMS to the
question of whether meditation is like prayer. From relationships with teen children, peer group
friendships, and aging parents, to staying married, to surviving divorce, to intimacy with a new
partner, Midlife Mamas On The Moon will prove to invaluable and highly recommended
reading.
The Power Of Belief
Ray Dodd
Everyday Wisdom Books
c/o Mount Baldy Press, Inc.
1942 Broadway, Suite 314, Boulder, CO 80302
0971586365 $13.95 www.everydaywisdom.us
The Power Of Belief: Essential Tools For An Extraordinary Life is a self-help book emphasizing
the
profound power that one's own belief has upon every aspect of one's life. Focusing on how to
change one's beliefs to improve the quality of one's life, The Power Of Belief offers advice on
altering one's fear-based beliefs, rising above excess worry and negative self-talk, learning how to
embrace happiness, cultivating authority and personal power within and around oneself, and much
more. An excellent self-improvement guide written in plain and simple terms.
Outsmarting Depression
Debbie Thurman
Cedar House Publishers
PO Box 399, Monroe, VA 24574-0399
0967628946 $12.95 www.cedarhousepublishers.com
Outsmarting Depression: Surviving The Corssfire Of The Mental Health Wars is a straightforward
self-help guide by journalist and mental health advocate Debbie Thurman, herself a "psychiatric
survivor" of Major Depressive Disorder. Taking a sharp stance against the common belief that
depression is caused solely by an imbalance of brain chemicals, Outsmarting Depression does not
deny the role of medication in treating the depressed, but focuses on all-too-common cases where
medicine is insufficient or even superfluous, and the roots of the problem lie in emotional or
spiritual
issues, childhood experiences, or a lifestyle that is in dire need of change. Teaching the reader
how
to distinguish biological from emotional/spiritual depression, how to avoid being trapped between
warring health practitioners, and offering the straight scoop on what leading professionals truly
think
of depression treatments, Outsmarting Depression is highly recommended for anyone struggling
with
depression as a persistent problem or worse.
An Invitation To Heal
Susan Spalding
Aventine Press
2208 Cabo Bahia, Chula Vista, CA 91914
1593301421 $10.95 www.aventinepress.com
In An Invitation To Heal, Alabama author and the founder of Directional Healing Susan Spalding
is
an invitation to the contemporary reader to commence upon their own personal journey into the
miraculous and experience for themselves the healing power of "Soul". People can (and often do)
change their minds, change their hairstyles, change their life styles. But to have true powerful
inner
resources that will affect body and mind and lifestyle, we need the inner spiritual guidance that
comes from daily contemplation and prayer -- through stories and personal examples, An
Invitation
To Heal will provide illustration, information, and motivation to do just that. This is very highly
recommended reading for anyone seeking to improve and enhance their life experiences and
personal
well-being.
How To Turn Anger Into Love
Reshmi M. Siddique & Mahmood I. Siddique
QualHealth Inc.
3 Fairview Terrace, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
1932675418 $14.95 1-609-730-3542 www.HowToTurnAngerIntoLove.com
The collaborative work of research scientist Reshmi M. Siddique and Mahmood I. Siddique
(Clinical
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry , New Jersey-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School) How To Turn Anger Into Love: A Spiritual Guide is quite literally a
"how
to" manual for assertiveness in communicating one's own feelings and needs without harming or
threatening others. Dealing with anger in all its forms ranging from simple irritation to episodic
rage,
How To Turn Anger Into Love is enhanced for the reader with an "Anger Management
Checklist"
detailing step-by-ste- what must be done when angry, as well as an informative Afterword; a list
of
references for further study, and a "user friendly" index. How To Turn Anger Into Love is a
welcome and confidently recommended addition to personal self-help/self-improvement reading
lists.
The Secret To "I Am"
Susan K. Wehrley
Thomas & Kay Publishers
250 North Sunnyslope Road, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005
0972950508 $19.95 1-262-785-8188 www.thesecrettoIAM.com
The Secret to "I AM" by Wisconsin author Susan K. Wehrley is the candidly personal story of a
woman's search to uncover her biological identity. Her self-imposed quest results in the
unexpected
benefits of teaching her the power of connecting with our emotional selves, the value of intuitive
wisdom, as well as the role and presence of what Susan terms "her Higher Power". A superbly
written autobiographical story, The Secret To "I AM" is more than just the anecdotal tale of one
woman's experiences at self-discovery, it is also a kind of guide to helping her readers discover
their
own pathways to lives of inner fulfilment upon realization of certain universal principles available
to
anyone regardless of their own life circumstances. The Secret To "I AM" is enthusiastically
recommended, potentially life-altering reading which is especially appropriate for those who are
seeking their own emotional and spiritual transformations.
Beacon Of Hope
Marcia J. Lawton
Cameo Publications
PO Box 8006, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
0974414913 $17.95 1-8666-372-2636 www.cameopublications.com
Beacon Of Hope: A Guide To Internal Truth by Marcia J. Lawton (Founder of the Alcohol and
Drug Education/Rehabilitation Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, and herself in
recovery
for thirty years) was written specifically to show men and women of all ages and backgrounds just
how they can successfully deal with the inevitable stresses and problems of life, uncover and
surmount personal barriers to emotional growth and well-being, and enhance their life journey
with
meaning and with joy. A welcome and inspiring addition to anyone's personal improvement and/or
self-help reading list, Beacon Of Hope is informed and informative reading.
Hope Is Like The Sun
Lisa Church
HopeXchange Publishing
26 Towne Centre Way, #731, Hampton, VA 23666-1999
0974869961 $15.95 1-757-826-2162 www.HopeXchange.com
There is no more poignant or painful loss to a parent than the loss of a child, whether it be by
miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. There are almost a million pregnancy miscarriages a year in
the
United States alone, and all too high record numbers of infant deaths. Hope Is Like The Sun:
Finding Hope And Healing After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Or Infant Death follows author Lisa
Church
and four of her close friends as they personally navigate the difficult passage through the grief of
having a child die. The result is a unique volume offering similar couples a compendium of
practical
tips and emotional/spiritual encouragements that can only come from personal experience and an
intimate expertise. Hope Is Like The Sun is strongly encouraged and highly recommended reading
for anyone having to deal with the death of a child -- before or after one is born into the family
and
the world.
Stolen Hours
John Howard Prin
Syren Book Company
2402 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55114
092963621X $15.95 1-952-941-1870 www.johnprin.com
Stolen Hours: Breaking Free From Secret Addictions a self-help guide for those people who
chronically and habitually keep secrets, often to self-destructive or violent ends. Examining the
nature of those who hide self-defeating behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse, compulsive
gambling, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and much more, Stolen Hours presents ways in
which
to combat the cycle of hiding and indulging in and hiding harmful activities. Case studies, 8
mindsets
common to secret-keepers, and years of the author's exeprience as an addiction counselor and
recovery from chemical addiction mark Stolen Hours as compelling in its own right and a
welcome
addition to recovery, therapy, and self-help shelves.
It's Not Your Fault
Patricia Romano McGraw, Ph.D.
Bahai Publishing
415 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091-2886
1931847118 $15.95 www.us.bahai.org
Written by a psychologist who has given individual and group psychotherapy to trauma and abuse
victims for over twenty-five years, It's Not Your Fault is a spiritual self-help guide that denounces
the commonly trumpted belief that one can simply think one's way to happiness. Warning that
those
who suffer from the devastating effects of trauma cannot simply think themselves happy, and
offering down-to-earth wisdom for improving one's emotional health and well-being without
setting
unrealistic goals, It's Not Your Fault is a powerful and vital contribution to understanding the
deepest parts of oneself and how to seek out the help one needs to improve the quality of one's
life.
Courageous Visions
Martha Lasley
Discover Press
Cate Cummings Publicity & Promotion Group (publicity)
PO Box 5, Burlington, PA 18814
0974200018 $19.95 1-570-297-4051 www.amazon.com
Written by an expert executive coach, Courageous Visions: How to Unleash Passionate Energy in
Your Life and Your Organization is an instructional concerning the art and skill of visioning and
learning to unleash one's passion and energy to better fuel leadership in business and personal life.
From how to share one's vision in an inspirational manner, to laying plans for the future based on
what is most urgently needed, to fostering transformation in response to changing situations that
demand adaptibility, and much more, Courageous Visions is a powerful, can-do testimony.
Practical
advice in plain terms and a positive emotional drive fuel this first-rate guide.
The Poetry Shelf
Laughter In My Tent
Nancy Tupper Ling
Fine Line Press
19 Forsythia Drive, Walpole, MA 02081
1884482139 $12.00 1-508-660-7792
Laughter In My Tent: A Woman's Search For Family is the debut collection of Nancy Tupper
Ling's
poetry. Her poems begin with a celebration of her multi-cultural relationship to her Asian
husband,
then centers around one woman's infertility and eventual transition into motherhood. This is a
volume of poetry that touches the heart, involves the mind, and fires the imagination. Readers will
eagerly look forward to Nancy Tupper Ling's future poetic efforts. Life Changes: And then there
are
three,/a family out of you and me./Our colonel is no longer silent./We replace our bestsellers/with
Drs. Spock and Stoppard,/decline all dinner invitations/and late night movies out/to witness the
miracle/brathing in our own home.
The Odd Puppet Odyssey
Richard Gold
Black Heron Press
PO Box 95676, Seattle, WA 98145
0930773683 $20.00 www.blackheronpress.com
Enhanced with six full-color illustration by Celeste Ericsson, The Odd Puppet Odyssey is a series
of
fifteen narrative poems by Richard Gold telling the story of Pongo and Rico, two memorable
puppet
characters. The satirical pieces are meant for adult readers, as they explore such images as the
malevolent presence of Geppetto, sexuality, relationships, identity, and the powerful social forces
that shape views of themselves and the world. Sometimes dark or crude, often with keen
psychological insights, and bearing a penetrating message about the quest for understanding, The
Odd Puppet Odyssey is unique, thought-provoking, and unforgettable. "And as the search goes on
/
Peeko's doing not bad / except for the fact he despises / for all the love he rejects along the way /
and all the little things he's hurt, / which may be the same thing."
Assignation At Vanishing Point
Jane Satterfield
Elixir Press
PO Box 18010, Minneapolis, MN 55418
0970934297 $13.00 www.elixirpress.com
Jane Satterfield's second published collection of poetry, Assignation At Vanishing Point continues
to
document her as one of the best of contemporary poets working today and that her first
anthology,
Shepherdess With An Automatic, was indeed a precursor for more of her original and memorable
verse to come. Exploring the lives and thoughts of great historical figures such as Clare of Assisi,
Simone de Beauvoir, Gustav Klimt, and more, Assignation At Vanishing Point charts the wisdom
and revelation great figures in deeply emotional free-verse prose, bridging history with the power
of
raw expression. "Study With A Line From Sartre": Think of the others who aren't afraid / to look
up, think of the scraps from the feast. / The glare from the kleigs? A fact that wouldn't deter. //
'This
probably isn't how blindess starts, / vision dulling to grey, the cafe a washout...' // People walk out
of
nightmare and into the street. / Is that what you wanted to say?
To The City
John Ash
Talisman House Publishers
PO Box 3157, Jersey City, NJ 07303-3157
1584980370 $12.95 www.talismanpublishers.com
To The City is a work of free-verse poetry that reflects on the paradoxes and hypocracy of
humans,
as well as the emotions that drive people to achieve their goals. Insightful in a plain-spoken
manner,
these brief yet impressionable works leave a lasting memory of the author's knowledge, insight,
and
tell-it-like-it-is attitude. "Bastards": Who is a bastard? / Anyone is a potential bastard, / but the
real
bastard knows nothing, / and will use this against you / like a mallet: he will slap your head. //
You
don't know this / but you are some kind of statue, / and they want your pedestal.
Conventional Wisdom
Deborah L. Humphreys
Wasteland Press
PO Box 148, Hillview, KY 40129
0974234230 $13.50 1-888-772-9678 www.wastelandpress.com
Conventional Wisdom is a work of free-verse poetry that reflects the author's experiences in a
Roman Catholic women's community, and learning to experience the simple pleasures and gentle
joys of life. Warm and heart-touching, reflecting both the positive and negative sides of
community,
its most notable individual personalities, as well as offering a window into how religious faith sets
deep roots the better to anchor human hears and minds, Conventional Wisdom is a meaningful
and
insightful work. Sister Deborah D'Onofrio": "i did not expect / the rain / this stiffness / that bends
/
my bones in directions / they resist, the thought / i have grown in and out / of six skins and the
seventh / a fresh wound / tender, raw / new
The Biography Shelf
Battle Scars
Tim Hutchinson
Riverstone Publishing
PO Box 270852 St. Paul, MN 55127
0972192816 $16.95 1-651-340-2089
Battle Scars is the autobiography of a man who, as a teenager, lived on the wrong side of the law,
overwhelmed by his hatred to the extent that he nearly became a mass murderer, yet was stopped
on
the way to attacking his high school with an assault rifle. His success in turning around his life
into
something positive - he became an EMT credited with saving two lives, an expert on teen
violence,
and a husband a father - makes for an uplifting and motivational true tale that readers of all
backgrounds can understand and learn from. Highly recommended.
Not Afraid To Live With Dandelions
Judy Williamson
La Pointe Press
PO Box 16063, Elway Station, St. Paul, MN 55116
0974868507 $14.95
Not Afraid To Live With Dandelions: Everything Has Purpose is a memoir that tells of the
author's
personal experiences with death, parenting, and changing relationships. Written in the spirit of
abiding faith, with confidence in the power of love, and a sorrowful yet enduring message about
the
importance of learning to let go, Not Afraid To Love With Dandelions is an emotionally
compelling,
shining beacon of a read.
Cradles Of Eminence
Ted George Goertzel & Ariel M. W. Hansen, editors
Great Potential Press, Inc.
PO Box 5057, Scottsdale, AZ 85261
091070757X $24.95 1-877-954-4200 www.giftedbooks.com
Also available in a hardcover edition (0910707561, $39.95), this newly published, updated, and
expanded second edition of Ted Goertzel and Ariel Hanzen's Cradles Of Eminence: Childhoods
Of
More Than 700 Famous Men And Women features the childhood biographies of more than 700
outstanding personalities. These sketches of the formative years of distinguished individuals reveal
amazing insights into factors that can contribute to greatness, particularly in todays demanding
and
ever-changing world. Fascinating to read in its own right, and a wealth of anecdotal information
about the youthful struggles of truly remarkable people including Alfred Hitchcock, Oprah
Winfrey,
Helen Keller, The Dalai Lama, Pablo Picasso, and many more.
The Education Shelf
The Pinocchio Intermediate Vocabulary Builder
Mark Phillips
A. J. Cornell Publications
18-74 Corporal Kennedy St., Bayside, NY 11360
0972743928 $16.95 www.amazon.com
The Pinocchio Intermediate Vocabulary Builder is a study guide to building one's vocabulary,
featuring 1,000 intermediate-level vocabulary words such as "reminiscent" and "idiosyncratic" that
appear on the PSAT and SAT tests. All words are present in context in a continuous story, and
straightforward definitions plus sentences that clearly illustrate their usage. An excellent,
easy-to-use
vocabulary building that applies the power of storytelling to impress meanings into memory.
College Costs How Much?!
Harold Simansky
Educational Investments
57 Clearwater Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 042467
0974544205 $14.95 www.edinv.com
College Costs How Much?!: The Workbook To Help You Save For School by investment
advisor
Harold Simansky is a highly practical guide to saving for the costs of school. From options to
pursue
financial aid, to the difference between an education savings account and a 529 plan, to ways
grandparents can help out, savings programs for private school, and much more, College Costs
How
Much?! is a "must-have" in this day and age of spiralling college costs. Easy-to-use and packed
with
warnings for common financial pitfalls encountered by the college-bound.
The Business Shelf
Persistence Is Power
Jeanne Lazo & Carol J. Amato
Stargazer Publishing Company
PO Box 77002, Corona, Ca 92877-0100
0971375607 $34.95 1-800-606-7895 www.stargazerpub.com
Persistence Is Power: A Real-World Guide For The Newly Disabled Employee by the team of
technology specialist, manager, consultant and teacher Jeanne Lazo and technical writer, editor,
and
tranier Carol J. Amato is a no-nonsense, comprehensive manual packed with practical
information.
Covering topics from how to prepare an effective claim for social security, disability insurance, or
workers' comp; avoid common traps; protect one's privacy; deal with common medical, legal and
financial matters; and much more, Persistence Is Power! combines its advice with useful checklists
and step-by-step walkthroughs. Highly recommended for any worker dealing with the fallout of a
debilitating injury.
The Lean Design Guidebook
Ronald Mascitelli
Technology Perspectives
PO Box 8539, Northridge, Ca 91327
0966269721 $44.95 www.Design-for-Lean.com
The Lean Design Guidebook: Everything Your Product Development Team Needs To Slash
Manufacturing Cost by project management expert and consultant Ronald Mascitelli is a
spiral-bound guide presenting eighteen practical tools for reducing manufacturing costs. From
Six-Sigma Design to Value Engineering, Toyota's Production Preparation Process (3P), and much
more, The Lean Design Guidebook presents metrics and tested methods for reducing waste,
extensive checklists, step-by-step instructions, and much more. An expert compendium of solid
advice.
Joy Of Leadership
Shar McBee
SMB Publishing Inc.
25 Sea Isle Drive, South Fallsburg, NY 12779
0963856065 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Also available in an audiobook edition on CD (0963856073, $24.95), Joy Of Leadership: The
Only
Secret To Your Success As A New Leader is a plain and simple guidebook for managers. Tips,
tricks, and techniques for banishing stress, fostering positive interaction, building team spirit,
finding
balance in one's life and much more fill this brief yet immediately accessible and handy primer.
Especially recommended for anyone recently promoted to a managerial or leadership position in
the
workplace.
The Parenting Shelf
How To Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies
Linda Marienhoff Coss
Plumtree Press
PO Box 1313, Lake Forest, CA 92609-1313
0970278519 $16.95 1-949-699-2749 www.FoodAllergyBooks.com
Written by the leader of a support group for parents of children with severe food allergies, How
To
Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies: Practical Tips For Everyday Life is a
straightforward guidebook written especially for anyone charged with the care of a young person
who could suffer a traumatic or potentially fatal reaction from common foods such as milk, wheat,
eggs, or peanuts. Covering such diverse topics as learning how to grocery shop for foods that are
safe for one's child, educating others about the allergies of one's child, teaching one's child to be
responsible and above all safe (for example, teaching the child to immediately spit out any food
that
gives a bad feeling, or how to use injected medication to counter the potentially life-threatening
allergy symptoms), common dilemmas, and much more, How To Manage Your Child's
Life-Threatening Food Allergies combines experience, solid advice, anecdotes, and tested tactics
into one no-nonsense package. An enthusiastically recommended, absolute "must-read" parents of
allergic children.
The Language Of Parenting
David M. Frees III
Red Wire Press
KSB Promotions (publicity)
PO Box 507, Malvern, PA 19355
0972964703 $14.95 1-800-769-5454 www.redwirepress.com
The Language Of Parenting: Building Great Family Relationships At All Ages is a guide designed
to
help parents better understand and apply proven communication techniques to aid their children's
growth, learning, and development. From the importance of avoiding confusion, to the need to
hold
one's ground firm with younger children especially, the power that lies in humor, and much more,
The Language Of Parenting is a superb resource to bridge the seemingly incomprehensible and
insurmountable gender gap. Highly recommended.
James A. Cox
Editor-in-Chief
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