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Soul Chat
R. V. Seep
Pleasant World/Winepress Publishing
PO Box 428, Enumclaw, WA 98022
1579215246 $15.99 www.wppromotions.com
Soul Chat: Dad Talks To The Bride by R. V. Seep offers the collected wisdom and advice
that a
father traditionally imparts to his daughter before her marriage. A heartwarming,
practical, and
personal resource brimming with experience, emotion, useful insights and parental love,
Soul Chat
is very highly recommended for any father facing his daughter's wedding day and wanting
to
impart words of counsel and caution with respect to the nature of marriage, conflict
resolution,
money, sex and romance, children and in-laws, respect and honor, faithfulness and
forgiveness,
dreams and goals, dealing with setbacks, and so much more.
The Holistic Cookbook
Eileen Renders, N.D.
Renders Publishing
1540 Mays Landing Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
0971155100 $14.95 www.naturalhealingdr.com
Knowledgeably written and compiled by Eileen Renders (a Doctor of Naturopathy), The
Holistic
Cookbook is a charming collection of recipes created and assembled with the promotion
of
overall health in mind, whether striving to prevent illness, increase one's overall wellness,
or cope
with a severe diagnoses. Straightforward instructions concerning nutritions preparations
that
avoid unhealthy additives and chemicals present tasty dishes such as "Not So Quiet, Hush
Puppies", "Cranberry-Nut Bread", "Homemade Crab Cakes", and so many more. An
extensive
introduction lists artificial additives to beware in store bought food, and ways to
incorporate
healthier food choices as replacements such as substituting unbleached white flour for
refined
white flour, or carob and cocoa for chocolate. Also very highly recommended for
personal and
professional alternative medicine reference collections is Eileen Renders' Natural
Remedies
(0971155119, $21.95).
Back To Basics Discipline
Janet Campbell Matson
Bee Good Books
2060-D Avenida Los Arboles, #338, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
0974031232 $16.95 www.BacktoBasicsDiscipline.com
Engagingly written by Janet Campbell Matson (a soon-to-be grandmother), Back To
Basics
Discipline: A Program To Raise Extraordinary Children is an effective and "user
friendly"
parenting guide to maintaining tight discipline. Specifically written especially with very
young
children in mind, Back To Basics Discipline emphasizes the importance of consistence
and
firmness, including how critical it is not to explain or negotiate one's decisions with a
toddler who
is not old enough to fully comprehend why a river or a hot stove is be unsafe. From
sibling
relationships to principles one should follow if one is going to incorporate spanking in
discipline,
Back To Basics Discipline is well grounded in old-fashioned child rearing philosophy,
and firm in
its tried and tested parental wisdom.
All My Goodbyes
Jacqueline Burt Henkel
American Book Publishing
PO Box 65624, Salt Lake City, UT 84165
1589820355 $19.95 www.american-book.com
All My Goodbyes is a collection of letters written by Jacqueline Burt Henkel, a survivor
of
multiple strokes to friends and family members she loves -- both those living and those
gone from
this world. A brief introduction to each letter tells the reader about the person to whom
they are
addressed. All My Goodbyes is an original, heartwarming, touching, and highly
recommended
exploration into inner feelings, loves, and lasting tributes.
Pyongyang
Chris Springer
Saranda Books
11230 Gold Express Dr., Ste. 310, PMB #101-A, Gold River, CA 95670
9630081040 $29.95 www.hiddenhistory.info
Maps and beautiful color photographs enhance the informative text of Pyongyang: The
Hidden
History Of The North Korean Capital by Chris Springer. Pyongyang showcases a series
of
site-by-site descriptions of one of the most inaccessible capitals in the world. Well
researched
commentary provides truthful insights behind official history and propaganda, ranging
from the
Korean War down to the present day. A informational prize for armchair travelers, and a
highly
recommended introductory familiarization guide for anyone journeying to North Korea,
Pyongyang is an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and community
library
collections.
State And Local Taxation
Charles W. Swenson, Sanjay Gupta, John E. Karayan, and Joseph Neff
J. Ross Publishing, Inc.
6501 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33487
1932159177 $69.95 1-561-869-3900 www.jrosspub.com
Now in its second edition, State And Local Taxation: Principles And Planning is the
authoritative
and collaborative effort of tax experts Charles W. Swenson, Sanjay Gupta, John E.
Karayan, and
Joseph Neff. This outstanding informational resource is meant to be used as a
professional
reference or a college curriculum text. Covering tax code, hazards, loopholes, and
regulations as
imposed by governments (especially pertaining to cross-border transactions), State And
Local
Taxation is meticulously detailed and spells out the facts, principles, and requirements for
both
students of Economics and non-specialist general readers seeking to expertly flesh out
their
knowledge base with respect to all aspects of governmental taxation.
Christian Rome
Philippe Pergola
Getty Trust Publications
1200 Getty Center Drive, #500, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1682
8881621010 $24.95 www.getty.edu
Very highly recommended for students of Christian History and Roman Catholic
Architecture,
Christian Rome: Early Christian Rome Catacombs And Basilicas by Philippe Pergola is
an
informed and informative survey of archaeology and history of Christian Rome, featuring
a
profusion of full-color illustrations with translucent overlays that give the reader an
accurate
impression of what the often dilapidated relics once looked like. An astounding and
superbly
presented tour of both antiquarian architecture and culture, Christian Rome is an amazing
visual
and informational journey presented in a spiral bound format and part of the outstanding
Getty
Trust Publications' "Past & Present" series.
In The Name Of The Law
J. Mack Lofton, Jr.
NewSouth, Inc.
PO Box 1588, Montgomery, AL 36102
1588381269 $19.95 1-334-834-3556 www.newsouthbooks.com
In The Name Of The Law: An Oral History Of Law Enforcement, J. Mack Lofton, Jr. has
assembled brief interviews with more than one hundred men and women drawn from the
various
divisions of law enforcement, including prosecutors; criminal court judges; bailiffs;
probation
officers; people working for county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and
others. An
absorbing tour through real human voices shaping a concrete picture of the law as a living
force in
America today, In The Name Of The Law is an impressive and seminal work which is a
strongly
recommended addition to personal, professional, and academic library Judicial Studies
reference
collections and supplemental reading lists.
Spores, Plagues, And History
Chris Holmes, M.D.
Durban House Publishing Company, Inc.
7502 Greenville Avenue, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75231
1930754450 $15.95 1-760-630-4585 www.durbanhouse.com
Medical epidemiologist Chris Holmes, M.D. presents Spores, Plagues, And History: The
Story Of
Anthrax, a straightforward accounting of this devastating disease and its effects on
humanity
throughout history. From "woolsorter's disease" during the Industrial Revolution, to
modern-day
biological weapons, and so much more, Holmes' extensively researched sources aptly
traces a
path in clear, no-nonsense terms that students of both World History and Medical History
will
greatly appreciate. A work of impeccable scholarship, Spores, Plagues, And History is
very
strongly recommended for academic library reference collections.
What Are You Doing With Your Life?
J. Krishnamurti
Krishnamurti Publications of America
PO Box 1560, Ojai, CA 93024
188800424X $14.95 www.kfa.org
J. Krishnamurti's has been called "One of the greatest thinkers of the age" by the Dalai
Lama.
Based on Krishnamurti's "Books on Living For Teens" series, What Are You Doing With
Your
Life? is a philosophical discussion of probing issues and problems directly affecting
young people.
From the difficulties of relationships; to hard choices about one's education and future
work; to
find a purpose for one's life, and more, What Are Your Dong With Your Life? is a deftly
presented spiritual as well as practical work, a non-denominational treatise which is broad
in its
intellectual discussion and willingness to raise hard questions. As the chapter on "Truth;
God;
Death" points out: "What is God? How are you going to find out? Are you going to
accept
somebody else's information? Or are you going to discover for yourself what God is?"
What are
You Doing With Your Life? is a very highly recommended addition to school, and
community
library Philosophy collections for adolescent and young adult readers.
The Fiction Shelf
Signal Hill Stories
Alan Rifkin
City Lights Books
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
0872864243 $12.95 www.citylights.com
Signal Hill Stories is an outstanding anthology showcasing of five original short stories
revolving
around the boys and men of Los Angeles by Alan Rifkin. Each deftly written tale is filled
with
longing for something seemingly unreachable, whether for a parental figure, the drive for
sex, or
the desire to simply get life right. Signal Hill Stories is an absorbing window into
dispirited lives
and the quest for meaning amidst the ghosts of a multifaceted and often deceptive urban
sprawl.
The stories comprising this outstanding compendium include: "The Honor System"; "The
Idols of
Sickness"; "Sonority"; "After the Divorce"; and the title story, "Signal Hill".
Nobody Goes To Earth Any More
Donald Ward
Coteau Books
401-2206 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK S4R 1H3
1550502077 $16.95 www.coteaubooks.com
Nobody Goes To Earth Any More is an anthology of captivating short stories by Donald
Ward
that reflect on familiar events with disturbingly insightful perspectives. Nothing is exactly
what it
seems in these diverse, original, and unfolding tales which are characteristically replete
with
layered dialogue and thoughtful yet distant settings. Entertaining and engaging, the stories
comprising this outstanding literary compendium include "Cruise Control"; "Theology";
"The
Name of His Longing"; "The End of the World"; "No More than Human"; "The King's
Head and
Eight Bells"; "The Philosopher"; "Nobody Goes to Earth Any More"; "Vanities"; "The
Language
of the Heart"; "The Biology of Primates"; Canis Rex"; Calling for Angels"; The Case of
Julianne
Corelli"; "Strange Tribe"; Shadow Boxing"; and "Coyote".
When The Leaves Fall
Mary M. Nyman
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595252249 $12.95 www.iuniverse.com
Mary M. Nyman's When The Leaves Fall is an especially well written novel for young
adult
readers of a difficult test, learning, courage, and growth. Trapped in a cold, dark cave,
seventeen-year-old Corey must escape the threat of violence, survive, and come to
understand the
consequences that progress through his life. A deeply absorbing tale of both internal and
external
conflict, When The Leaves Fall would be a welcome and popular addition to any school
or
community library fiction collection.
Threads Of Fate Determine Human Life
Roselis Von Sass
Ordem Do Graal Na Terra
Caixa Postal 128, Embu, SP 06801-970 Brazil
www.graal.org.br graal@graal.org.br
8572790675 $14.00 1-800-462-6420
Austrian-born Brazilian writer Roselis Von Sass (1906-1997) is the author of Threads Of
Fate
Determine Human Life, an impressive anthology of fictional stories that reveal a
transcendental
work of spiritual insight. Exploring the diverse traditions of Europe, Asia, and South
America, the
tales wind through complex relationships, terrible injustice, karma, reincarnation, and
more, as
intertwining threads of fate guide human beings throughout the world. A
thought-provoking and
serenely inspirational collection, Threads Of Fate is also available in Spanish
(85-7279-046-2)
showcases Roselis Von Sass as a major.
The Inquisitory
Robert Pinget
Dalkey Archive Press
ISU Campus Box 8905, Normal, IL 61790-8905
1564783278 $14.95 www.dalkeyarchive.com
The Inquisitory is a singularly unique literary masterpiece by Robert Pinget. Written
entirely in the
format of the extended question-and-answer interrogation of an old, deaf servant (who is
an
unreliable narrator being grilled about unspecified crimes that may or may not have taken
place at
his master's French chateau), who hints at shady events ranging from tax fraud to murder,
drug
deals, and orgies. The elderly servant maintains distance, feigns ignorance, yet paints a
stealthily
accusatory picture -- if his testimony can be believed. A multi-layered web of hidden
truths
unfolds in this engrossing original work, which is superbly translated from the original
French by
Donald Watson.
A Table For Three
Eldon Thomas
Lyndell Publishing
PO Box 5063, Greeley, CO 80634-0101
0974100404 $13.95 LyndellPublishing@attbi.com
A Table For Three is an original novel by Eldon Thomas of a high school senior in the
grip of
despair. Paralyzed between the seeming irreconcilable differences between rational
thought and
religious upbringing, she is brought to the brink of self-destruction -- and then, in dreams,
she
meets two unlikely friends. A thoroughly satisfying read, A Table For Three is an
uplifting, well
crafted story of transformation and sharing.
Groping For Luna
Pam Summa
Mystic River Ink
PO Box 441357, Somerville, MA 02144
0972475273 $11.99 www.mysticriverink.com
Groping For Luna is a dramatic novel by Pam Summa of love, relationships, and clashes
of sharp
temper. Two bandmates, Joe and Angel, have been best friends for an age; but when
Angel falls in
love with Alice, Joe becomes fiercely protective of his fellow man. When Angel leaves
town for a
week, he hopes the woman he loves and the man he has know for so long and learn to at
least get
along, but the two have other plans beneath their fake smiles. Enhanced with 15 stamp art
illustrations, Groping For Luna offers the reader a complex drama of the tangled
interweavings of
fallible human beings and documents Pam Summa as a writer of considerable promise.
Her
readers will look eagerly toward her next novel!
Travels With My Lovers
Erica Miner
1st Books Library
Author Services (publicity)
2595 West Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404-2782
1403317658 $13.95 1-800-839-8640 www.1stbooks.com
Travels With My Lovers by Erica Miner is a sexual and transcendental novel. A New
York
woman who travels to Europe and experiences the depth and breadth of life and love. As
a young
wife and mother who uncovers a life-altering secret about her husband, to a gay divorcee
with
children to be concerned about, to a soulmate in a quest for a former love, and finally,
returning to
her home soil when her kids are grown, the heroine of this narrative experiences a broad
range of
emotion and maturity. Travels With My Lovers is a sensual and involving saga, adroitly
presented
and skillfully narrated.
Catho Darlington
Sara Marie Hogg
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401030807 $22.99 www.xlibris.com
Catho Darlington: Lessons Learned In The Space Age by Sara Marie Hogg (an original
and
genuinely talented author) is an archetypal and entertaining novel of a quirky, imaginative
young
girl growing up in the Ozarks Mountains in the 1950's. Revealing an isolated community
rich with
tradition, and narrating the trials and tribulations of adolescence in a heartwarming style,
Catho
Darlington is an enjoyable and resonating tale of creativity, perseverence, and fun.
Fury
Susan Westerlund
Willowgate Press
PO Box 6529, Holliston, MA 01746
1930008066 $12.95 1-508-429-3103 www.willowgatepress.com
Fury by Susan Westerlund is a grim and violent novel of harsh choices and the struggle to
survive.
In an era when the Vikings pillaged Europe, two young women witness the horrific
murder of
their sister, then they are torn apart by a corrupt church. One becomes a mercenary,
another a
lethal assassin -- who is one day commanded to slay her surviving kin. Fury is an
original, vividly
captivating, deftly woven narrative and documents Susan Westerlund as a talented
storyteller able
to grip her reader's full attention from first page to last.
Tales Of Vandelite And Other Short Stories
Daryl Reiley
Xulon Press
11350 Random Hills Rd., Ste. 800, Fairfax, VA 22030
1591600103 $13.99 1-866-909-2665 www.Xulonpress.com
Tales Of Vandelite And Other Short Stories is an anthology of fantastic tales by Daryl
Reiley.
Filled with terrible Dragons, forbidden caverns, and challenges faced by brave dwarves,
elves, and
men, Tales Of Vandelite And Other Short Stories combines eighteenth century historical
fiction, a
modern fable, and a literal fairy tale to explore the dimensions of fantasy in an engaging,
entertaining compendium of original and finely fashioned fiction. Also very highly
recommended
is Daryl Reiley's Voyage Of The Majestic.
Gentle Hearts, Guilty Sins
Maggie Morgan Doran
TripleTree Publishing
PO Box 5684, Eugene, OR 97405
0971663831 $16.95 1-541-338-3184 www.TripleTreePub.com
Highly recommended reading, Gentle Hearts, Guilty Sins is an anthology of fourteen
literary short
stories by Maggie Morgan Doran. Each tale engagingly examines an ordinary person
confronted
with an extraordinary situation, moment, or decision. Set in small-town and sometimes
ramshackle American neighborhoods, Gentle Hearts, Guilty Sins is a compelling
compendium of
Doran's work that deftly explores the alleyways of the human spirit.
Morning, Come Quickly
Wanda Karriker
Sandime, LTD
8313 Long Island Road, Catawba, NC 28609
0971717109 $26.95 www.MorningComeQuickly.com
Morning, Come Quickly is a gripping psychological thriller by Wanda Karriker about an
underground world of murder, child pornography, and other horrific traumas inflicted
upon those
unable to defend themselves. An aging couple living ordinary lives must undergo an
earthly and
spiritual journey to stand against a hideous, trans-generational government sponsorship of
child
abuse in this enthralling, gritty, and deadly serious novel that will keep the reader glued
to a
superbly crafted and original story from beginning to end.
Prodigal Song
James Eugene Robinson
Good Apple Press
PO Box 33, Franklin, TN 37065
0974224804 $15.00 1-615-331-0691 www.powerliferesources.com
Prodigal Song is the memoir of James Eugene Robinson that traces the story of his man's
life
through the nightmares of alcoholism and drug addiction... yet something called to him
and
showed him another path. Postulating the idea that childhood memories could be
messengers of
spiritual healing, it follows Robinson's revelation of God's whispers, of looking back to
see that
Someone has been with him all this time, and his long journey back to life from the
depths of
despair. A moving and life-affirming portrayal, Prodigal Song is spiritually rewarding and
reader
inspiring.
Beyond The Pale
Elana Dykewomon
Raincoast Books
9050 Shaughnessy Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6P 6E5
155192613X $15.95 raincoast.com
Opening in the early years of the twentieth century, Beyond The Pale by Elana
Dykewomon is the
engaging story of Gutke Gurvich and Chava Meyer -- two Russian Jewish women who go
through hardship. Chava loses her parents to the brutality of a Russian pogrom, and then
both
women immigrate to New York City, where they find a new definition of cruelty awaits.
The
Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire figures prominently in this award-winning historical
novel
which provides the reader with a superbly written tale of endurance, love, and stalwart
courage.
I Never Woke Up 'Til I Was Forty
Martha Knight Foster
Trafford Publishing
2333 Government Street, Suite E, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8T 4P4
1553954408 $14.59 www.trafford.com
Deftly written in the form of a collection of one-page journal notes, I Never Woke Up 'Til
I Was
Forty by Martha Knight Foster is an engaging portrait of Annie Bloom, a fictional woman
dealing
with her turning point in life. Telling of Annie's struggles with the roles of wife and
mother, and
offering a recognizable human experience that women everywhere can relate to, I Never
Woke
Up 'Til I Was Forty is a most enjoyable read with a deeply resonating undercurrent.
Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales
Jack Magestro
Unlimited Publishing
739 Winston Way, Hartland, WI 53029
1588320782 $11.99 www.unlimitedpublishing.com
Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales by retired educator Jack Magestro is a humorous
and
merry collection of five short stories about the exploits of dachshunds - a beloved breed
of pet
also colloquially known as "weiner dogs." Jack Magestro is a proud dachshund owner,
and
Redstripe And Other Dachshund Tales is a delightful and witty treat sure to resonate with
people
everywhere who have their own canine companions as part of "the family".
Nathan's Valley
Bob Brown
River City Books
405 Buffalo Road, PO Box 174, Dayton, MT 59914-0174
0967567319 $12.95 www.inventwrite.com
Set in the 1885 Montana wilderness, Nathan's Valley by Bob Brown is a love story about
Nathan
Wolford and Nellie Lee Wilson, two people hopelessly bound by their feelings for one
another in
Big Larch, Montana - 1885. Yet darkness and an act of chivalry turned into murder force
the two
to flee and bear their children in wild lands. A passionate and soulful tale of struggling to
find a
place to live and share, Nathan's Valley is exceptionally well written and imaginative
storytelling
clearly documenting Bob Brown as a talented author of considerable literate merit.
Crucified Under Pontius Pilate
George D. LeMaitre, MD
Infinity Publishing.com
Author Services (publicity)
519 West Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 194041-1413
0741416158 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Crucified Under Pontius Pilate: The Partially Recovered Memoirs Of His Beloved Wife
Claudia is
a unique historical novel by George D. LeMaitre, and addresses within a fictional context
such
actual historic issues as the question of who was truly responsible for the crucifixion of
Jesus
Christ. Told from the perspective of Pontius Pilate's wife Claudia, Crucified Under
Pontius Pilate
is a stark, gripping, well crafted drama of ruthless times, difficult choices, and
overwhelming
forces.
The Biography Shelf
The Devil's Son-In-Law
Paul Garon
Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company
1740 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626
0882862669 $15.00 www.amazon.com
The Devil's Son-In-Law: The Story Of Peetie Wheatstraw & His Songs is an amazing
full-length
study devoted to a great African-American blues singer. Facts, lyrics, meticulous
deconstruction
of details, and an expertly researched background make "The Devil's Son-In-Law" a
must-read for
fans of Peetie Wheatstraw's contributions to music. An accompanying CD allows blues
fans to
sample some of the best of Wheatstraw's rhythms. Also available in a hardcover edition
(0882862669, $21.00), The Devil's Son-In-Law is a welcome addition to personal and
academic
American Music History collections.
Orlean Puckett: The Life Of A Mountain Midwife
Karen Cecil Smith
Parkway Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 3678, Boone, NC 28607
www.parkwaypublishers.com
1887905723 $14.95 1-800-821-9155
Orlean Puckett: The Life Of A Mountain Midwife by Karen Cecil Smith provides the
reader with
an exemplary life story of a strong and determined mountain woman. Orlean Puckett
(1844-1939)
was a bride by age 16, gave birth to 24 babies, and survived the Civil War (during which
she was
harassed and besieged by Home Guard troops). Becoming a midwife at age 45, Orlean
Puckett
successfully delivered over a thousand babies. This superbly documented, painstakingly
researched, very highly recommended biography offers a clear glimpse into a truly
remarkable
turn-of-the-century life and would make an excellent addition to Women's Studies
reading lists
and American History biography collections.
How I Learned That I Could Push The Button
Jerome Gold
Black Heron Press
PO Box 95676, Seattle, Washington 98145
0930773675 $21.95 www.blackheronpress.com
How I Learned That I Could Push The Button is the personal memoir of Jerome Gold and
drawn
directly from his experiences in the Vietnam War. Discussing the issues of perceived vs.
actual
threat, loyalty, obligation, how abstraction is used to manipulate others, and the brutal
and terrible
side to war itself, How I Learned That I Could Push The Button is a very sober
recounting of a
troubled and hazardous time. Also serving as a companion to the Jerome Gold's novel,
"Sergeant
Dickinson", How I Learned That I Could Push The Button deftly explores how the
fictional
Sergeant Dickinson might have lived and been in the decades following that novel's
conclusion.
Bruce Eugene Mills
Michael Bruce Mills and Melba Babe Mills, transcribers
Vantage Press Inc.
516 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
0533138752 $8.95 1-212-736-1767 1-212-736-2273 (fax)
Bruce Eugene Mills: 1944 Diary Of A Bomber Pilot presents the personal experiences of
army
aircorp pilot in both his training and his 36 combat missions during World War II. Diary
entries
edited and submitted by his widow, along with a few black-and-white photographs, offer
a
personal viewpoint of a truly heroic individual caught up in a desperate war against Nazi
Germany. An engaging primary source, Bruce Eugene Mills: 1944 Diary Of A Bomber
Pilot is a
welcome and much appreciated contribution to the growing library of World War II
biographies,
autobiographies, and memoirs.
The Journey: An Immigrant's Story
Firooz E. Zadeh
Twin Lakes Publishing, Inc.
6286 CR 10 - Twin Lakes, CO 81251
0967448026 $15.00 1-719-486-1881 www.twinlakespublishing.com
The Journey: An Immigrant's Story From Tehran To Twin Lakes To Tasman Bay is the
true-life
story of Firooz E. Zadeh, an Iranian athlete who left hardship and repression in his native
country
to live in America with his family. Proud of his Persian culture, and determined to
achieve
success, Firooz encountered an immense setback when the murderous September 11th
attacks
brought about a "Nation of Fear" cultural and political atmosphere in his adopted home,
leading
Firooz to emigrate once again for the welcome repose offered in New Zealand. An
inspirational
testimony of adapting to change and enduring great hardships, flavored with the wisdom
of an
individual who not only survived adversity, but also prospered, The Journey is a
thoughtful and
thought-provoking personal memoir of considerable literary and biographical merit.
Getting It Sideways
Wayne Bonkosky
Agincourt Publishing
PO Box 462, Fulton, CA 95439
0974072427 $19.95 waysam@sbcglobal.net
Getting It Sideways is the personal memoir of Wayne Bonkosky and is a faithful account
of his
travel, his time spent in the Marine Corps Boot Camp, his life in Germany as an
immigrant
worker, his twenty-five years of dirt-track motorcycle racing, and a great deal more.
Written with
the same "good clean fun" zest that the adventurous Wayne Bonkosky brought to his life
experiences and opportunities, Getting It Sideways is sometimes humorous, often upbeat,
and
always reflects the challenges and joys inherent in the uplifting surge of questing for one's
passion.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Health Yourself
Ken Davis, M.D.
Health Yourself
Jenkins Group (publicity)
508 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe, TX 77304
0972643400 $14.95 1-936-760-8558 www.bookpublishing.com
Written by Dr. Davis, recipient of the Dean's award for excellence in teaching and
member of the
faculty of two medical schools, Health Yourself: The Candy, Booze, & Sex Prescription
is a
thoroughly "user friendly" guide to taking charge of one's physical health in ways which
allow for
a moderate and reasonable amount of pleasurable indulgences while keeping a keen eye
on overall
nutrition, daily exercise, and offering a wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques ranging from
the
simple act of taking regular vacations to the 12 commandments one should always
consider before
using herbal medications. A superb supplementary guide to improving wellness without
making
ascetic sacrifices, Health Yourself is recommended to the attention of anyone seeking an
effective
and enjoyable approach developing and maintaining their physical well being.
The Other Midlife Crisis
Michael R. Wilson, M.D.
Whiskey Hollow Press
PO Box 13752, New Orleans, LA 70185-3752
www.boomermedicine.com
0974297607 $21.95 1-504-861-2188
Ably written for the non-specialist general reader by Michael R. Wilson (a professional
Orthopedic surgeon of 25 years experience), The Other Midlife Crisis: Arthritis And All
Those
Aches And Pains offers solid information spiced with a touch of humor concerning the
health
problem of arthritis and how to best deal with it. Excellent recommendations for exercise,
improved diet, health concerns and personal care fill the pages of this superbly organized
and
presented instructional for coping with the problems of arthritis and reducing join
pain.
New Hope: Avoiding Lung Cancer
Noel L. Griese
Anvil Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 2694, Tucker, GA 30085-2694
0970497539 $12.95 1-800-500-3524 www.anvilpub.com
Authoritatively written by Noel L. Griese (a former director of the Georgia chapters of
the
American Cancer Society and American Lung Association), New Hope: Avoiding Lung
Cancer is
a straightforward and soundly presented informational guide to improving one's health
and taking
reasonable preventative measures to stop from contracting or succumbing to the deadly
disease of
cancer. From the necessity of quitting the use of tobacco products immediately; to
positive diet
and nutrition changes in one's life specifically to reduce cancer risk; to matters of stress
and
exercise; avoiding environmental carcinogens; and more, New Hope: Avoiding Lung
Cancer is
strongly recommended reading -- especially for anyone with a family history of this
terrible
disease.
The Poetry Shelf
The Big Book Of Ben Zen
Tom Montag
MWPH Books
PO Box 8, Fairwater, WI 53931
0974649902 $12.50 1-920-346-5235
The Big Book Of Ben Zen by Tom Montag is an impressive work of simple poetry
reflecting the
openness of mind and spirit to surrounding wisdom, harmony, and insight that strives
(and often
fails) to work its way past the walls humans build in their minds. Drawing upon Buddhist
philosophy (even though Montag himself states "I do not know enough to say I am a
Buddhist"),
The Big Book Of Ben Zen bridges yawning gulfs of emotion with networks of the
simplest words
and phrases. "What you remember/Is less than//What was. What was/Is less than//What
could
have been. What you imagine//Is all there is."
Yesterday, Today, And...
Jack D. Goldberg
American Literary Press, Inc. (Five Star Special Edition)
8019 Belair Road, Suite 10, Baltimore, Maryland 21236
156167804X $9.95 1-800-873-2003 www.americanliterarypress.com
Yesterday, Today, And... is an impressively original collection of brief yet emotional
poetry
touched with personal loss. Expressing the Jack D. Goldberg's personal anger and misery
at
slowly losing his wife to Alzheimer's, as well as reflecting an inner turmoil engendered
from
observing the world's injustice, the true power of love given freely, and a great deal more,
Yesterday, Today, And... is a transcendental work of profound depth and highly
recommended
reading. On Mourning: Do not mourn when I am gone,/For the earth will spin on its
axis./For the
Earth will circle the sun./For the stars shall sparkle in all their brilliance as before and
hence./For I
shall be wrapped in the cloak of eternity as I walk hand in hand with God.
Why Pencils Are Yellow
Marrian Wilson
Marvin Press
643 S. Marvin, Tucson, Arizona 85710
0615120881 $10.00 1-520-885-1786 notmarian@aol.com
A Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Award Winner, Why Pencils Are
Yellow by
Marrian Wilson is a captivating collection of free-verse poetry enhanced with
black-and-white
photographs. The poems embrace a wide variety of formats from haiku to the extensive
alliteration of "Odd Onion Ode", yet all of them offer fascinating and memorable insight
into
quirks of life and nature. Hot Love: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?/An August
day in
Tucson where I live?/You'll be the famed fried sidewalk egg display,/And for a fan, a
fortune you
would give.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Speaking Of Cats
Harry Cauley
J. N. Townsend Publishing
4 Franklin Street, Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
1880158450 $13.00 1-800-333-9883 www.jntownsendpublishing.com
Speaking Of Cats is a tribute by novelist, playwright, and actor Harry Cauley to his
beloved furry
feline companions. Memories of their kittenhood, the means in which he came to know
them, the
joy and comfort they shared, and celebrations of their lives fill the pages in this
heartwarming
testimony which is very highly and very especially recommended for cat lovers
everywhere!
Loose Lead
Nancy Francis
Brazos Valley Press
PO Box 215, Calvert, TX 77837-0215
0972682201 $29.95 www.brazosvalleypress.com
Knowledgeably written by Nancy Francis, Loose Lead: The Life And Dog-Training
Secrets Of
Texas Legend Adelene Pardo condenses a lifetime's work of handling show-winning dogs
into
easy-to-understand chapters featuring renowned canine handler Adelene Pardo's "loose
lead"
technique. A solid and thoroughly "user friendly" guide for what to expect when dealing
with
show dogs (including judging; ring patterns; the importance of time, patience, and love
while
training future champions, and more), Loose Lead is a "must-read" for anyone seriously
considering participating in a dog show with their favorite canine companion.
First Aid For The Active Dog
Sid Gustafson, DVM
Alpine Publications, Inc.
PO Box 7027, Loveland, CO 80537
1577790553 $14.95 1-800-777-7257
First Aid For The Active Dog by Sid Gustafson (a practicing Doctor of Veterinarian
Medicine), is
a very handy guide which is filled from cover to cover with life-saving basics for helping
four-footed canine friends, ranging from dealing with a broken leg; to tooth problems; to
ticks and
fleas; to heat or cold exposure, and more. Of special note is "Part I" addressing the
prerequisites
to first aid. Spiral-bound for easy reference and specifically written for non-specialist
general
readers with canine companions, First Aid For The Active Dog is an excellent emergency
resource, and a perfect "take along" for when one is hiking, hunting, or on the go with an
active
dog. Not intended to replace proper veterinary care, First Aid For The Active Dog is a
welcome
and recommended addition for any personal or family dog care reference shelf.
The Business Shelf
Leadership Simple
Steve Morris and Jill Morris
Imporex International/ChoiceWorks Inc.
PO Box 417, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0417
097403200X $19.95 gapcloser@earthlink.net
The collaborative work of Steve and Jill Morris, Leadership Simple: Leading People To
Lead
Themselves is a guidebook to the practice of managing by teaching people to lead
themselves.
Models of human thought and action; processes to change one's own behavior in order to
better
achieve one's goals; sample questions for accurately evaluating one's choices, and a great
deal
more fill the pages of this highly readable guide, which often couches its ideals and
techniques in
dialogues specifically intended to assimilate absorption. Leadership Simple is a welcome
addition
to any personal or professional business management reading list or reference
collection.
The WINd In Your Sales
Daryl DeJean and Beverly DeJean
TurnKey Press
Phenix & Phenix (publicity)
2525 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 540, Austin, TX 78757
0974185884 $14.95 www.turnkeypress.com
The collaborative effort of public speakers, salesmanship experts, business consultants,
and skilled
writers Daryl and Beverly DeJean, The WINd In Your Sales is an inspirational
assemblage of
metaphors, vignettes, advice, and insights for those aspiring to or currently practicing a
career in
sales. Each two-page spread offers a different bit of wisdom, from the power of a simple
thank
you to the importance of a "knock-out punch" delivery. A motivational go-getter
supplementary
resource, The WINd In Your Sales is thoroughly "reader friendly" and highly
recommended.
The Travel Shelf
Walking Across Ireland
Michael Fewer
The Collins Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
1903464390 $20.95 1-800-869-5677 www.collinspress.com
Walking Across Ireland: From Dublin Bay To Galway Bay is an insightful travel memoir
of author
Michael Fewer's 180 mile journey across mountains and bogland, canal and river banks,
through
towns and villages. Michael's experiences range from appreciation of the plants and
wildlife of the
natural world; to thoughts on the history, as well as the architecture, and folklore of the
villages
he passed through and local dialogue he experienced from chance encounters. A most
engaging
recorded journey, Walking Across Ireland is especially recommended for those armchair
travelers
who delight in reading about other places, other peoples, and other cultures from around
the
world.
Where The Sky Is Born
Jeanine Lee Kitchel
Enchanted Isle Press
690 East Kuiaha Road, Haiku, HI 96708-5438
0974483907 $15.00 1-808-572-2033 www.yucatantales.com
Where The Sky Is Born: Living In The Land Of The Maya is the personal travel memoir
of
Jeanine Kitchel and her husband who left the rigid drive of their Silicon Valley jobs in
order to
pursue a more relaxed life and fulfilling life in Mexico. Despite various conflicts and
diverse
upsets (including the Mexico government's seizer of their land by eminent domain and a
category-5 hurricane), the Kitchels' finally succeeded in building a home, and eventually
traveled
into the depths of the Yucatan to see Mayan ruins for themselves. Where The Sky Is Born
is a
genuinely engaging combination travelogue and autobiography of following one's dream
"down
Mexico way".
Travel Wisdom
Lynne Christen and Hank Christen
Aventine Press, LLC
2208 Cabo Bahia, Chula Vista, CA 91914
1593301081 $15.95 1-888-587-5582 www.aventinepress.com
www.travel-wisdom.com
Travel Wisdom: Tips, Tools, And Tactics For All Travelers is a highly practical guide to
packing
like a pro, managing travel money, shopping smart, bargaining for goods and services,
dealing
with setbacks, enjoying traveling with a group or going solo, creating travel lasting
memories, and
so much more. Collaboratively written by Lynne and Hank Christen for anyone who
needs to
prepare for a long journey, Travel Wisdom offers no-nonsense health, safety, and
financial advice
and is enthusiastically recommended for those about to travel the country or around the
world for
business, pleasure, or both.
Nearer My Dog To Thee
Graham Mackintosh
Baja Detour Press
PO Box 1982, Lemon Grove, CA 91946
0962610917 $16.95 www.grahammackintosh.com
Nearer My Dog To Thee: A Summer In Baja's Sky Island is a joyful armchair adventure
in Baja
California, through the eyes of devoted dog lover Graham Mackintosh. An exciting
memoir of
shooting stars, wondrous wildlife, majestic wilderness, the ferocity of a storm, kindness
shown a
rescued mutt, and much more, Nearer My Dog To Thee is written in a smooth, accessible
style
that makes following the real-life saga an extra special treat. Nearer My Dog To Thee is
enthusiastically recommended reading for armchair travelers in general, and nature lovers
who
have their own canine companions in particular!
Mountain Biking In New Jersey
Christopher Mac Kinnon
Freewheeling Press
PO Box 540, Lahaska, PA 18938
0971461635 $14.95 1-215-243-7674 www.freewheelingpress.com
Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, Mountain Biking In New Jersey by
Christopher
Mac Kinnon presents and showcases forty-five off-roads rides for mountain biking
enthusiasts.
Detailed maps as well as general rules of the trail enhance this excellent resource for
routs to
pursue for health, fitness, and sheer fun. If you are a biking enthusiast anywhere in New
Jersey,
then Mountain Biking In New Jersey is the bike guide for you!
The Getaway Guide To California
Roger Rapoport
RDR Books
4456 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
1571430687 $17.95 www.amazon.com
The Getaway Guide To California by travel expert Roger Rapoport is a travel guide with
up-to-date information on prime tourist attractions one can visit in the great state of
California.
From historic hotels to top-class restaurants, famous landmarks, captivating hiking trails,
and
inside information above and beyond what Californian chambers of commerce have to
offer, The
Getaway Guide To California is a fact-packed and handy resource which is ideal for any
California bound vacationer or business traveler.
Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer
Jerry Sprout and Janine Sprout
Diamond Valley Company, Publisher
89 Lower Manzanita Drive, Markleeville, CA 96120
0967007259 $15.95 www.trailblazertravelbooks.com
A energetically presented and highly recommended resource guide, Hawaii - The Big
Island
Trailblazer by Jerry and Janine Sprout is a thoroughly "user friendly" travel guide
featuring truly
great locales in which to hike, snorkel, surf, bike, or drive anywhere in Hawaii.
Specifically for
families wanting shared recreational experiences, and ideal for solitary vacationers
seeking
memorable do-it-yourself adventures, Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer is enhanced with
9 maps
and over 200 black-and-white photographs; a "Kids Only" section; driving tours; safety
trips;
resource links; information on Hawaiian culture and history, and a great deal more.
The Home Exchange Guide
M. T. Simon and T. T. Baker
Poyeen Publishing
2901 Clint Moore #265, Boca Raton, FL 33496
1932534008 $19.95 www.poyeen.com
The collaborative effort of experienced home exchangers M. T. Simon and T. T. Baker,
The
Home Exchange Guide: How To Find Your Free Home Away From Home is a
straightforward
and soundly presented introduction and instruction to finding homes in which you can
stay over in
for free while traveling abroad. The Home Exchange Guide covers home swapping
organizations
one can join; ways to find home exchanges without joining an organization; how to
maximize the
chances of finding a positive exchange partner even if such is in another nation; common
mistakes
to avoid, and more. The Home Exchange Guide is an excellent resource for business
travelers and
recommended for anyone contemplating traveling for fun in Europe and wanting
something other
than some standard package of ordinary and routine tourist experiences abroad.
The Social Issues Shelf
The Crisis In America's Nursing Homes
Guy Seaton
Adverbage Ltd.
27253 Greenhaven Road, Hayward, CA 94542
0954172302 $19.95 www.adverbage.com www.nursinghomescrisis.com
Guy Seaton is a veteran of the nursing home industry. In The Crisis In America's Nursing
Homes:
What Are We Doing Wrong?, Seaton presents an alarming and informative overview of
an
horrific aspect of contemporary facilities charged with providing day-to-day care for the
elderly in
America. Discussing a looming crisis as the baby boom generation ages, and looking at
the
worst-case scenarios of sexual assault or murder in nursing homes as well as the alarming
general
trend of neglect and maltreatment, The Crisis In America's Nursing Homes is a stark
wake-up call
and a "must-read" for governmental policy makers, Senior Citizen issues advocates,
senior care
social workers, retirement facility staff members, and anyone personally responsible for
an elderly
family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Learning To Hate Americans
Melvin L. DeFleur, Ph.D. and Margaret H. DeFleur, Ph.D.
Marquette Books
2910 E. 57th Ave., Suite 5, PMB 244, Spokane, WA 99223
092299305X $39.95 1-509-443-7057 books@cgms.org
Collaborative co-written by Melvin L. DeFleur (Professor of Mass Communication,
College of
Communication, Boston University) and Margaret H. DeFleur (Associate Professor of
Mass
Communication, College of Communication, Boston University), and drawing upon data
earned
by graduate students from their 12 home countries, Learning To Hate Americans: How
U.S.
Media Shape Negative Attitudes Among Teenagers In Twelve Countries is a crucial and
astute
survey of how the United States is perceived abroad, especially among the youth of other
nations.
Meticulously gathered data paints a bleak picture, one that identifies America in the eyes
of
teenagers abroad as a land of violence, crime, and sexually immoral women. The role that
popular
media has in contributing to this image; the lasting harm and threat of the image; and the
ways in
which to address the problem before another generation grows up "learning to hate
Americans",
are all discussed with close scrutiny and scholarly precision in this superbly presented,
well-reasoned, and highly recommended seminal study.
Unalienable Rights
Michael J. Shurance
Reach Productions Publishing
PO Box 18495, Anaheim, CA 92817-8495
0972360972 $10.95 www.reachproductions.com
Dedicated to the 44 million potential human lives ended by abortion, Unalienable Rights:
Why
The Federal Government Is Required To Stop Abortion is an articulate and impassioned
manifesto
against the practice of abortion that strongly emphasizes the importance of keeping the
debate in
rational terms. Addressing the personhood of a developing fetus, articulately supporting
its
position of why the federal government should involve itself in individual pregnancies,
and
offering an in-depth walk through to writing to and communicating with one's elected
representatives, Unalienable Rights is very strongly recommended reading for individuals
on all
sides of the abortion debate (especially those in favor of legalized abortion) in order to
better to
understand the very ideas, philosophies and values that they seek to oppose on this "hot
button"
social issue.
The Self-Help Shelf
Daring To Know What You Want
Lynne Whiteley Novy
Open Secrets Press
PO Box 2851, Petaluma, CA 94953
0970299508 $18.95 1-800-247-6553
Written by experienced psychotherapist and expert marriage-family counselor Lynne
Whiteley
Novy, Daring To Know What You Want And Other Simple Truths is an inspiring
collection of
very brief yet memorable vignettes on the subjects of Daring, Wondering, Choosing,
Trusting,
and Knowing. Invaluable lessons of self-improvement, and timeless true tales combine to
put one's
life in perspective (such as the hardships endured by Buddhist monks who run daily
marathons in
the bitterest conditions in their search for enlightenment), make for a rewarding and
compelling
read. Daring To Know What You Want is an excellent and recommended addition to any
Personal Growth reading list.
How To Be Cherished
Marilyn Graman and Maureen Walsh with Hillary Welles
Life Works Books
55 Fifth Avenue, PH, New York, NY 10003
0971854866 $22.95 www.LifeWorksGroup.com
The third volume in a planned twelve titles series from Life Works Books, and accessibly
co-written for the non-specialist general reader by professional psychotherapist Marilyn
Graman
and workshop developer Maureen Walsh, How To Be Cherished: A Guide To Having
The Love
You Desire is an effective, "do-it-yourself" guide to keeping relationships nurtured,
including
maintaining that special feeling characteristic of the early days with a beloved friend,
spouse, or
life partner. How To Be Cherished is an invigorating guide to revitalizing mutual
happiness based
on opening one's heart, seeing through the man's eyes, knowing what pitfalls to avoid, and
more.
Personal Village
Marvin Thomas, MSW
Milestone Books
PO Box 19732, Seattle, WA 98109
www.harapublishing.com
1887542086 $16.95 1-425-775-7868
Personal Village: How To Have People In Your Life By Choice, Not Chance by expert
relationship therapist Marvin Thomas is a do-it-yourself style "self-help" guide to
resisting the
dehumanizing and impersonal forces of the 21st century while establishing closer bonds
with the
people around us. Personal Village is especially recommended for offering a wealth of
accessible,
practical advice concerning avoiding destructive individuals; reinforcing and celebrating
lasting
friendships; and keeping our circle of friends diversified so that when change and loss
occur we
are not left alone.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Cry Havoc
Baxter Clare
Bella Books
PO Box 10543, Tallahassee, FL 32302
1931513317 $12.95 www.bellabooks.com
Cry Havoc by Baxter Clare is a gritty Detective Franco mystery, and follows LAPD's
93rd
Homicide Squad's Lieutenant L. A. Franco as he tracks down Mother Love-Jones -- a
psychic,
drug dealer, and Santeria priestess who is utterly ruthless in her motives and methods.
Battling her
minions while coming ever closer to her deadly ambush, Cry Havoc offers the reader
gritty
dialogue and high-strung suspense laced throughout this tautly written and highly
recommended
novel.
The Nail Knot
John Galligan
Bleak House Books
PO Box 8573, Madison, WI 53708
1932557024 $23.95 1-608-259-8370 www.diversityincorporated.com
The Nail Knot by John Galligan is an original and deftly written murder mystery about
Ned "Dog"
Oglivie, a dedicated fly fisherman in Wisconsin who is unfortunate enough to find the
disfigured
and dead body of Jake Jacobs (Dog's fellow fly fisher and a late-coming agitator trying to
save
Black Earth Creek). Confronted with n entire small town of suspects, Dog's desire to
leave the
town is thwarted and he must solve the mystery and find the killer -- and in doing so, Dog
comes
to rediscover what it means to care about another human being, whether living or dead.
The Nail
Knot is a terrific mystery that rivets the readers rapt and total attention from beginning to
end!
James A. Cox
Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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Oregon, WI 53575-1129
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