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First World Flight
Spencer Lane
U.S. Press
c/o U.S. Financial Services
1803 Lindbergh Lane, Daytona Beach, FL 32124
0971011001 $27.95 www.amazon.com
First World Flight: The Odyssey Of Billy Mitchell by Spencer Lane is the impressive history of
how,
after the destruction of World War I and the military budget cuts of the 1920s, General Billy
Mitchell decided to bolster popular and political interest in the U.S. Air Service by planning the
very
first successful world flight. Against political pressures, limited funds, and the very oceans
themselves - the Pacific and North Atlantic had never been crossed by air before - General
Mitchell
dared to found a milestone in aviation history. First World Flight is an incredible and exciting
read,
and one which is especially recommended for aviation history buffs.
52 Great Weekend Escapes In Arizona
Ray Bangs & Chris Becker
Northland Publishing
P.O. Box 1389, Flagstaff, Arizona 86002-1389
0873588002 $19.95 1-800-346-3257 www.northlandpub.com www.amazon.com
Filled with gorgeous color photography, 52 Great Weekend Escapes In Arizona by Arizona travel
and recreation experts Ray Bangs and Chris Becker is a simply wonderful guidebook for travelers
and outdoors enthusiasts. Divided in sections featuring activities according to season and
according
to difficulty level, 52 Great Weekend Escapes showcases grand outing ideas from salt river tubing
to
paint ball to Verde hot springs and desert skydiving. Over $1500 worth of coupons come with 52
Great Weekend Escapes In Arizona, making this a guide that literally pays for itself! If you are
intending an Arizona-based recreational excursion, begin your planning with a careful perusal of
52
Great Weekend Escapes In Arizona!
Flower Decoration
Constance Spry
Academy Chicago Publishers
213 West Institute Place, Chicago, IL 60610
0897333780 $22.00 1-800-248-7323 www.amazon.com
Recently brought back into print, British flower arrangement expert Constance Spry's Flower
Decoration is enhanced with a new preface by Michele Tucker and continues to enjoy remarkable
status as a landmark book of sophistication, ingenuity, and a willingness to bend the rules in
search
of beauty. Individual chapters look in depth at different highlights a proper arrangement can bring,
focusing alternately on flowers of every color, flowers for weddings, decorations specific to
Christmas gathering, office parties, festive gatherings, restaurant celebrations, and much more.
Black-and-white photographs round out this superb treatise which has weathered the test of time
well. Flower Decoration is essential reading for amateur and professional flower arrangers,
whether
for everyday interior adornment or special occasion celebrations.
Hannah Arendt On The Holocaust
Jules Steinberg
Edwin Mellen Press
Box 450, Lewiston, New York 14092-0450
0773477608 $99.95 www.mellenpress.com
Hannah Arendt On The Holocaust: A Study Of The Suppression Of Truth by Jules Steinberg
(Professor of Political Science, Denison University) is a scholarly, critical, seminal assessment of
the
writings of Hannah Arendt. Meticulously deconstructing the internal contradictions of Arendt's
scholarship, the aspects of Arendt's work that encourage murderous totalitarian regimes, and
Arendt's failure to understand or admit the true horrific nature of the Holocaust, Hannah Arendt
On
The Holocaust is a powerful, exhaustively researched rebuttal to Hannah Arendt's writings and a
welcome addition to the growing library of Holocaust studies and a highly recommended addition
to
academic reference collections.
Sexuality, Magic & Perversion
Francis King
Feral House
P.O. Box 13067, Los Angeles, CA 90013
0922915741 $16.95 1-213-689-4502 www.amazon.com
Sexuality, Magic & Perversion by Francis King is a controversial, revelatory, highly recommended
volume of original research that investigates sexuality in religions and traditions all over the globe,
from fertility cults and tantricism to Islamic mysticism and Crowleyan sex magick. A tantalizing
study of the mystical aspect of sex, heavily researched and presenting information about the life
and
work of outspoken yet little-known figures who distinguished themselves, for good or for bad, in
the
intersecting fields of sex and religion. Sexuality, Magic & Perversion had been out of print and a
collector's item for decades. This new Feral House edition will admirably serve to introduce a
whole
new generation to this seminal, ground breaking work on human sexuality.
Holy Rollers
T. McCracken & Robert B. Blodgett
The Caxton Press
312 Main St., Caldwell, ID 83605
0870044249 $16.95 1-800-657-6465 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively researched and written by T. McCracken and Robert B. Blodgett, Holy Rollers:
Murder And Madness In Oregon's Love Cult is the "truth is stranger than fiction" story of the
"Holy
Roller" religious cult that made brutal newspaper headlines in 1903. It all began when Salvation
Army dropout Edmund Creffield arrived in Corvallis, Oregon and founded a new "church". The
city
fathers were less than impressed -- but not so their wives and daughters! A century later,
descendants of the people involved in the macabre events of Creffield's Holy Roller Cult still
refuse
to discuss what happened. Holy Rollers is an incredible, painstaking reconstruction and revealing
expose that create a gripping book that offers especial insight into the dark side of mass
psychology,
religious hysteria, and unbridled charismatic religious authority.
The Totally Unauthorized Microsoft Joke Book
Tim Barry
It Press
16701 SE McGillivray Blvd., Suite 175, Vancouver, WA 98683-4306
0966741714 $9.95 www.msjokebook.com www.amazon.com
Having edited more than fifty computer technology books (and authoring four of them himself),
as
well as writing numerous articles on the personal computer industry, who knew that Tim Barry's
gift
for computer humor would prove as keen as his expertise with Microsoft technology and
products!
The Totally Unauthorized Microsoft Joke Book is a 112 page compendium of jokes, puns,
one-liners, haikus, and observational humor that will tickle the funny bone of anyone who has ever
sat down to a computer keyboard. Don't miss Barry's "Windows Glossary" with more than two
hundred terms "defined". There's even a chapter offering "101 Light Bulb Jokes"!.
The Lost Language Of Plants
Stephen Harrod Buhner
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
P.O. Box 428, White River Junction, VT 05001
1890132888 $19.95 1-800-639-4099 www.amazon.com
The Lost Language Of Plants: The Ecological Importance Of Plant Medicines To Life On Earth
by
educator and environmentalist Stephen Harrod Buhner is a scathing expose about the abuse of
modern Western medicines, and the over-saturation of antibiotics, while the conventional medical
community neglect the natural healing power of plants. Offering a way for humanity to relearn
and
better understand the nature language of growing things, The Lost Language Of Plants is a
spiritual
book of reinventing one's world view to foster a better world and a testament to the need for a
return to our shamanic roots and a renewed respect for, and protection of, the environmental
biodiversity. The Lost Language Of Plants is strongly recommended reading for environmental
activists, students of alternative medicine, and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in
how the natural medicines of plant life can foster our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual
well-being.
Headlong Into Quicksand
Fred Howard
Xlibris
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738851892 $22.99 www. xlibris.com
Fred Howard's Headlong Into Quicksand: The Tale Of Today In America is a dark but revealing
commentary on the decay and decline of America's Democracy. From a hard-line, fundamentally
Christian and Constitutionalist perspective, Headlong Into Quicksand compares America's 220
years
to democracy to the short-lived Greek and Roman democracies, both of which eventually became
decadent empires and paid the price in a slow, painful, inevitable downfall. Headlong Into
Quicksand
uses a religiously conservative Christian viewpoint as well as a secularly conservative perspective
to
explain why the America of today is more decadent than ever before in its history, -- and what
changes are essential for its political and physical survival as a nation. A dire and powerful
warning
about our national destiny, Headlong Into Quicksand is highly recommended reading for anyone
with concerns about our apparent abandonments of the original, traditional, democratic, colonial,
religious and political traditions upon which our country was founded.
Vacationing In My Driveway
Terry Marotta
Ravenscroft Press
P.O. Box 270, Winchester, Massachusetts 01890
0963860321 $12.95 1-617-512-2264 www.amazon.com
Written by syndicated columnist Terry Marotta, Vacationing In My Driveway is a collection of 52
special columns, one relating to every week in the year, about topics ranging from religious
devotion
to learning to relax and enjoy life. Funny, moving, delightful, and occasionally entrancing, these
vignettes are like popcorn - reading one only makes you want to read more. Vacationing In My
Driveway is highly recommended reading for Terry's legions of fans, and will well serve to
introduce
her particular brand of wit, wisdom, and observation to those not yet familiar with her
writings.
Sports Writing
Steve Craig
Discover Writing Press
P.O. Box 264, Shoreham, VT 05770
0965657493 $15.00 www.discoverwriting.com
In Sports Writing: A Beginner's Guide Steve Craig draws from his years of experience as an
awards
winning sports writer and sports editor to present a simple, practical introduction to the craft of
sports-related journalism. You don't have to play the games to write well about them; Sports
Writing covers the basics of getting the facts, making the most of an interview, the difference
between game, feature, and sidebar stories, and much more. Sports Writing is a very useful and
highly recommended basic primer filled with tips, tricks, and techniques for aspiring sports
journalists.
A Grammar Book For You And I (Oops, Me!)
C. Edward Good
Captial Books
P.O. Box 605, Herndon, Virginia 20172-0605
1892123231 $17.95 www.captial-books.com www.amazon.com
A Grammar Book For You And I (Oops, Me!): All The Grammar You Need To Succeed In Life
is a
practical reference and instructional guide to the nuances of the English language, intended to
directly help people of all ages and educational levels read, speak, and write better. Parts of
speech
and the most common grammatical mistakes are spotlighted in this easy-to-understand, solid
guide.
A superb book for anyone trying to improve their formal business English in order to better
succeed
at an office career, or simply improve one's ability to be understood, A Grammar Book For You
And I (Oops, Me!) is strongly recommended for personal, school, and community library English
Language Studies reference collections.
Boom Towns & Relic Hunters of Northeastern Washington
Jerry Smith
Elfin Cove Press
1481 130th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
0944958281 $19.95 www.GhostTownsUSA.com www.amazon.com
Boom Towns & Relic Hunters Of Northeastern Washington by Washington State ghost town and
historic site expert Jerry Smith showcases more than one hundred ghost town locations accessible
to
the traveler or tourist with a keen interest in these relics of American history. Enhanced with a
wealth of true stories, folklore tales, black-and-white photographs, and more, Boom Towns &
Relic
Hunters Of Northeastern Washington is a truly fascinating book to leaf through, offering both
on-the-road and armchair travelers a window to the rougher, fiercer Washington state of over a
century ago.
Paul Pellicoro On Tango
Paul Pellicoro
Barricade Books
185 Bridge Plaza North, Suite 308A, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
1569802203 22.00 www.barricadebooks.com www.amazon.com
Paul Pellicoro On Tango is a comprehensive guide to the Argentine Tango dance, written by
expert
instructor Paul Pellicoro -- who is the man that taught and choreographed the tango scene for Al
Pacino in the popular movie "Scent of a Woman." Individual chapters embrace the philosophy
that
anyone can learn the tango, and address everything from dance steps to what to wear to working
in
harmony with one's partner. An extensive lists of top-class places to go to for tango dancing
around
the world rounds out this superb instructional for dance enthusiasts. Paul Pellicoro On Tango is a
"must" for all tango dance enthusiasts!
Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move?
Marjorie Brody & Pamela J. Holland
Career Skills Press
c/o Brody Communicatons Ltd.
815 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 8, Jenkintown, PA 19046
1931148031 $10.95 www.BrodyCommunications.com www.amazon.com
Help! Was That A Career Limiting Move? collaboratively written and presented by motivational
speaker and career enhancement consultant Marjorie Brody and communications expert Pamela J.
Holland (Chief Operating Officer, Brody Communications) is a highly practical guide to
improving
oneself and one's chances for career advancement. Highly recommended reading for those
wanting
to brushing up on socializing and interpersonal skills, to stay connected and in the loop, to making
their work habits more efficient and professional, Help! Was That A Career Limiting Move? is
simply packed from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and techniques.
The Elvis Files
Gail Brewer Giorgio
S.P.I. Books/Shapolsky Publishers
136 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
1561713767 $4.99 www.amazon.com
Written by Elvis expert Gail Brewer Giorgio, The Elvis Files: Was His Death Faked? is a
revealing
expose that candidly questions every aspect of the death of Elvis Presley's and the subsequent
official investigation, presenting all the reasons and media that have debated whether the rock
star's
death was faked. The Elvis Files is an intriguing, closely researched, highly recommended account
written especially for Elvis fans who want to learn more about the "King" in general, as much as
they can behind what really happened at the tragic close of Elvis' public career in particular.
ViVa's Healthy Dining Guide
Lisa Margolin and Connie Dee
ViVa Center for Nutrition
P.O. Box 8092, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
0970767803 $14.95 1-866-612-2991 www.amazon.com
ViVa's Healthy Dining Guide collaboratively developed by holistic nutritionist and attorney Lisa
Margolin and health care professional Connie Dee is an easily accessible, nicely organized and
comprehensive directory of restaurants and markets located all over America that specialize in
vegetarian foods, healthy ethnic preparations and ingredients, and natural foods. State-by-state
listings offering addresses, phone numbers, and store hours of each featured locale, ViVa's
Healthy
Dining Guide is a great reference for the health-conscious consumer who need starting places to
shop and dine -- especially if they are new to the community and what it has to offer!
The International Studies
Shelf
Holy Land, Whose Land?
Dorothy Drummond
Educare Press
2208 NW Market St., Suite 308, Seattle, WA 98107
0944638309 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Holy Land, Whose Land? Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots by Dorothy Drummond (former
president of the National Council for Geographic Education) is a solid, carefully researched, deftly
written, issues oriented examination of the lands of Jerusalem and Israel, the bloody strife that
rends
them today, and the lengthy, tangled, troubled history of their past. Drummond offers both a
critical
analysis of current tensions as well as introspective study of history since Biblical times that is
unusually accessible to the non-specialist general reader. Holy Land, Whose Land? is a
"must-read"
for anyone who seeks to better understand the tragedy of contemporary international events
taking
place in the Mideast today.
From The Escambray To The Congo
Victor Dreke
Pathfinder
410 West St., New York, NY 10014
0873489470 $17.00 www.amazon.com
Written by a soldier who fought in the Cuban revolution, Victor Dreke's From The Escambray To
The Congo is a personal memoir and first-hand testimony of the end of the Batista dictatorship
and
the attempts to create a better government in its place. An insert of black-and-white photographs
adds a visual touch to the gripping experiences both on and off the battlefield described in this
memorable, gut-wrenching, up close and personal account of the modern history of a nation.
From
The Escambray To The Congo is a welcome and much appreciated addition to the growing library
of personal memoirs and eye-witness accounts of the Cuban Revolution and its aftermath.
From Communism To Capitalism
Gordon S. Riess
Four Continents Press
256 South Robertson Boulevard, #3194, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2898
0759608490 $11.95 1-310-276-6595 www.amazon.com
From Communism To Capitalism: A Tale Of Three Cities is an enjoyable memoir that collects the
life experiences of Gordon S. Riess in his efforts at helping the people of the former Communist
countries make the difficult transition to a free-market economy. From the Republic of Georgia to
the Czech Republic and the nation of Russia, From Communism To Capitalism presents a unique,
personal, autobiographical view of the dynamic challenges the people in each of these three
nations
have to face. From Communism To Capitalism is highly recommended reading for students of
International Studies and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the transition of
Eastern Europe from communist ideology driven economics to a contemporary world of free
markets and entrepreneurial capitalism.
Tibet-O-Rama
P. Christiaan Klieger
Green Arrow Press
584 Castro, #177, San Francisco, CA 94114
0971181608 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Tibet-O-Rama by cultural anthropologist P. Christiaan Klieger (California Academy of Sciences,
San
Francisco) is the recollections of a professional and personal life intertwined with the amazing
beauty and rich culture that characterizes the nation of Tibet. From 1978 to the present day, and
encompassing the paradox of the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan exiles, Tibet-O-Rama is a
wonderfully presented ethnographical and historical work celebrating the author's admiration and
appreciation for Tibet, its people, and their courage in spite of all of the social and political
dilemmas
they face.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Archetypal Medicine
Alfred J. Ziegler
Spring Publications
299 East Quassett Road, Woodstock, Connecticut 06281
0882143743 $17.00 www.springpub.com www.amazon.com
In Archetypal Medicine, Alfred J. Ziegler looks at common ailments such as asthma, skin disease,
anorexia, heart attacks, and chronic pain and studies them from the perspective of psychology and
alternative medicine. Taking the radical stance that humanity is chronically ill by nature, the author
seeks to present excessive interest in health as a fundamental perversion of the body's natural
gravitations. A disturbing yet powerful alternative viewpoint on human health in the long run,
Archetypal Medicine is highly recommended, thought-provoking reading for anyone with an
interest
in applied medicine, alternative medicine, and the human soma/psyche relationship.
Understanding Women With AD/HD
Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D. and Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., editors
Advantage Books
KSB Promotions (publicity)
1001 Spring Street, Suite 206, Silver Spring, MD 20910
0966036646 $19.95 1-888-238-8588 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively edited by Kathleen Nadeau and Patricia Quinn, Understanding Women With
AD/HD
is an impressive anthology of essays by experts addressing issues specific to women with AD/HD.
Covering all stages of life from youth, college years, married life, motherhood, workplace matters,
and the struggle to properly balance one's life, Understanding Women With AD/HD is an
encompassing, ground breaking work that resonates with understanding for the plight of facing
life's
challenges with a mind that tends to over focus, especially at the worst possible times.
Understanding Women With AD/HD is a highly recommended contribution to personal,
professional, and academic AD/HD reference collections.
Asthma - An Emerging Epidemic
Paul J. Hannaway, M.D.
Lighthouse Press
P.O. Box 602, Marblehead, MA 01945
0962179914 $24.95 1-800-225-9886 www.asthmaepidemic.org www.amazon.com
Asthma - An Emerging Epidemic by Dr. Paul J. Hannaway (Assistant Clinical Professor, Tufts
University School of Medicine; Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &
Immunology: and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology) is a serious and
detailed manual written especially for people who must learn to cope with the respiratory illness:
asthma patients, parents of children with asthma, school nurses and coaches, health-care providers
and more. Offering alarming evidence of the worldwide rise in asthma, Asthma - An Emerging
Epidemic presents possible causes, attack triggers, therapies, drug treatments, side effects, and
much
more. It is interesting to note that Dr. Hannaway is himself an asthma sufferer and the father of
two
asthmatic children, all of which enables him to offer a unique and authoritative perspective not
usual
found in medical reference writings. A solid reference written in language easily accessible to lay
readers. Asthma - An Emerging Epidemic is a strongly recommended addition to community
library
"Health & Medicine" reference collections.
An Apple A Day
Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP
WellWorth Publishing
8400 Menaul Blvd., Suite A-136, Albuquerque, NM 87112-2260
0971277605 $22.00 www.amazon.com
Written by Barb Bancroft, a health care professional who has been offering informative seminars
since 1980, An Apple A Day: The ABC's Of Diet & Disease is a solid, understandable,
easy-to-read
reference written expressly to be understandable to non-professional general reader. Organized in
encyclopedia-format A through Z, An Apple A Day offers solid, practical information on
everything
from Apples and Anorexia to the scam of Yam-based creams and a recipe for cold Zucchini Soup.
Witty, heavily researched, and packed with so much information the reader is guaranteed to
expand
his or her knowledge on the good, the bad, and the ugly of foods and nutrition. Of special note
are
the entries dealing with food-borne illnesses. An Apple A Day is highly recommended for personal
and community library health care reading lists and reference collections.
The Art And Science Of Raja Yoga
Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters)
Crystal Clarity Publishers
Cate Cummings Publicity & Promotion Group (publicity)
14618 Tyler-Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
156589166X $24.95 1-800-424-1055 www.crystalclarity.com www.amazon.com
The Art And Science Of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Waters) is an exhaustive,
"user
friendly", self-tutorial featuring black-and-white photographs of yoga postures, detailed
descriptions
of yoga philosophy and affirmations, instruction in the art of meditation and breathing techniques,
chakras, chanting, prayer, fasting, energy, magnetism, and more. Of special note is the
accompanying full length audio CD providing a complete accompaniment to the text. A superb
starting guide for yoga beginners, with basic, easy-to-understand instructions for a better exercise
regimen, improved health, and greater tranquility of the mind, The Art And Science Of Raja Yoga
is
strongly recommended for those new to yoga exercise and meditation techniques and
practices.
The Parenting Shelf
Your Child And Tests
Joseph D. Rocchio, Ph.D.
Rocklin Publications
P.O. Box 39219, Solon, OH 44139
0971406413 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Written in direct, easy-to-understand language for the non-specialist general reader by
psychologist
and family therapist Joseph D. Rocchio, Your Child And Tests is a solidly informative guide to
tests
for young students, noting their uses and who can administer them, their inherent flaws, ways to
help
your child become a better test taker, and listings of over 50 commonly used tests as well as over
50
handy test-related Internet sites. A "user friendly" resource, Your Child And Tests is very highly
recommended for all parents school-age children concerned with how tests can affect their child's
future and making sense out of test scores.
Walk A Mile In My Shoes
Judith A. B. Lee, D.S.W. & Danielle Nisivoccia, D.S.W.
Child Welfare League of America
c/o CSSC
300 Raritan Center Pkwy., P.O. Box 7816, Edison, NJ 08818
0878683496 $8.95 www.amazon.com
The collaboration of experienced social workers Judith Lee and Danielle Nisivoccia, Walk A Mile
In
My Shoes: A Book About Biological Parents For Foster Parents And Social Workers is a
powerful,
meaningful, 85-page treatise on understanding the feelings of biological parents and their children
when children must be transferred to foster care. A "user friendly" guidebook to easing the
transition
and helping all parties understand one another better, Walk A Mile In My Shoes is highly
recommended both for social workers and for foster parents engaged in a necessary, difficult and
sometimes painful process.
Nature's Ritalin For The Marathon Mind
Stephen C. Putnam
Upper Access Books
P.O. Box 457, 85 Upper Access Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461-0457
0942679261 $9.95 www.amazon.com
Stephen Putnam's Nature's Ritalin For The Marathon Mind: Nurturing Your ADHD Child With
Exercise is a solid, "reader friendly" guide specifically written for the parents of ADHD children.
Putnam offers exercise as an alternative therapy to medication for the control of ADHD
symptoms.
Healthful, fun, and exciting ways to share activities with one's child are discussed as well as the
special benefits that a good fitness program has on the ADHD mind. Highly recommended
reading
for parents concerned with the problems inherent in behavior control medications for children; the
solid precepts clearly laid out within the pages of Nature's Ritalin For The Marathon Mind are
meant
to be discussed at length with one's family doctor.
Free Stuff & Good Deals For Your Kids
Linda Bowman
Santa Monica Press, LLC
P.O. Box 1076, Santa Monica, CA 90406-1076
189166123X $12.95 www.amazon.com
Linda Bowman's Free Stuff & Good Deals For Your Kids is a highly enjoyable book filled from
first
page to last with information a wealth of information for inquisitive parents and kids on a budget
as
it offers access to goods and services that are either free or available at a fantastically low price.
From free arts and crafts for kids, to free games, baby discounts, free medical care, free books,
and
more, Free Stuff & Good Deals For Your Kids is packed with potential activities and adventures.
A
great many website URLs are featured in Free Stuff & Good Deals For Your Kids, so it's
especially
recommended for households with online access, but many traditional post office addresses are
included as well.
The Fiction Shelf
Edge Of The Cave
Blake Bailey
1stBooks Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
1588205126 $13.98 www.amazon.com
Blake Bailey's Edge Of The Cave is the enticing story of an ordinary lawyer who becomes drawn
into the deep spiritual questions, who seeks wisdom from a variety of religions and philosophies -
and finds so much of it that he winds up committed to the county psychiatric hospital. Witty,
thoughtful, filled with subtle insights and a candidly askew look at life, Edge of the Cave is a most
absorbing and rewarding read.
The Brief Sun
Robert Ambros
1stBooks Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759692939 $17.50 www.amazon.com
Robert Ambros' The Brief Sun is a compelling historical novel within the context of the Cold War
Era and based on a true story of desperation and heroism. In the dark years of World War II,
Polish
prisoners in a Siberian labor camp seize advantage of Hitler's betrayal of the Soviet Union to form
an
army in exile, and fight their way home. A powerful, gripping historical saga, The Brief Sun
clearly
establishes Robert Ambros as a gifted author who will leave the reader eagerly awaiting his next
effort.
Empty Holster
Marvin L. Brown
1stBooks Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
0759673012 $17.95 www.amazon.com
Marvin L. Brown's Empty Holster is a solidly written western novel starring John Marvin Brown,
a
square-jawed hero who has to fight to protect his family against the depredations of Scabbed
Nose
John and his gang. The ideas of justice and revenge blur in a mortal clash of life and death, in this
solid tale of the bitter struggle for survival under the harsh, beating sun. Attention Hollywood!
Empty Holster is the stuff of which classic western movies are made.
A Star and A Cross
Harriette S. Sherman
Minerva Publishing
c/o Athena Press
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2310, Miami, FL 33131
1931456003 $13.95 www.amazon.com
Harriette S. Sherman's A Star And A Cross is a superbly written novella about Judith Lawrence,
and
her search to learn about her family's disappearance. She traces their lives and fates up to the
atrocity of Nazi's Final Solution during the Second World War, in this powerful tale of the quests
for
truth, forgiveness, and closure to a dark era in world history that touched so many personal lives.
A
Star And A Cross is potent, emotional, and deeply engaging reading from first page to last.
Cousin Feely
J. B. Jones
Double Dragon eBooks
P. O. Box 54016, 1-5762 Hwy 7 East, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3P 7Y4
1583384537, $4.95, deron@doubledragonebooks.com,
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/cousinfeely/
Cousin Feely is a novel of a dark, hidden secret with potentially destructive results. Bob Skinner
Junior is just an ordinary kid growing up in a football-crazy American small town when he gets
drawn into a terrible secret and the threat it poses. Cousin Feely is fascinating, engaging novel by
a
demonstrably talented author.
Widow, Virgin, Whore
Deanna Lynn Sletten
Xlibris Corporation
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738860123 $18.69 www.amazon.com
Deanna Lynn Sletten's Widow, Virgin, Whore is a compelling novel of three very different sisters
who must all learn to cope with AIDS, the sickness caused by HIV virus infection, in their lives.
Focused upon family life and the strains that conflicting personalities can put on human
relationships,
Widow, Virgin, Whore Is An Engaging, Introspective, Skillfully Written Novel From First Page
To
Last.
The Guru Of Malad
Gordon Epperson
Xlibris
Upper Access (publicity)
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738838926 $20.99 www.amazon.com
The Guru Of Malad is a historical novel written by Gordon Epperson (Professor Emeritus of
Music,
University of Arizona) and set in the small town of Malad, Georgia in the 1930s. When a man of
education and refinement returns home, the paradox of conflicting ways of life threaten to
overwhelm him. Racism and bigotry as well as the uglier sides of sexuality and politics form a
dark
undercurrent in Malad, in this hard-hitting story. The Guru Of Malad is one of those books that
are
so easy to pick up and so hard to put down!
A Tattered Coat Upon A Stick
William Brennan
Xlibris
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738807850 $18.00 www.amazon.com
William Brennan's A Tattered Coat Upon A Stick is a provocative and engaging novel dealing
with
the fallout from the historical Sacco and Vanzetti case, in which two men were convicted of
murder
and executed nearly 75 years prior to the present day. In A Tattered Coat Upon A Stick, a prison
guard believes in the convicts' innocence and stands by them at the hour of their deaths, yet
remains
personally distraught over his failure to save them. Written in hope of garnering a movement to
annul the Sacco and Vanzetti convictions, A Tattered Coat Upon A Stick is singularly powerful
and
moving reading.
Yesterday's Dreams
Danielle Ackley-McPhail
Vivisphere Publishing
2 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1587761122 $16.00 www.amazon.com
Yesterday's Dreams is a modern-day novel spiced with Celtic ancestry and lore, as a young
woman
with a gift for the violin and an inherited, pivotal power must confront the legacy of her family's
ancient past, in order to renew hope for the future. A powerful, poignant tale of discovering the
truth within and reaching out to embrace one's identity, Yesterday's Dreams is author Danielle
Ackley-McPhail's debut novel and documents her as a writer of talent, imagination, and superb
storytelling ability.
The Remnant
G. J. Flosi
Acorn Publishing/Booklocker.com
4350 Eve Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063
1591130344 $14.95 www.amazon.com
The Remnant is a chilling suspense novel about an FBI agent who learns of the mass suicide plan
of
a cult leader. Trapped between the madness of Father Will and his Remnant cult, and the deadly
threat of the FBI itself, she struggles to survive and save as many lives as she can, including
Father
Will's firstborn son. Author G.J. Flosi's debut novel The Remnant is recommended as a gripping,
tense work showcasing the insistent, self-destructive human impulse and the equally relentless
battle
to preserve the light of hope even in the darkest hour.
Home Ground
C. G. Kase
Ouroboros Publishing
6821 Caballero Court, Suite 725, Jacksonville, FL 32217
0971646708 $9.95 www.amazon.com
C. G. Kase's Home Ground is the gripping, no-longer-such-a-fantastic-notion novel of a 1990s
America caught in a deadly biological war. Three wholly different people are caught up in the
midst
of widespread death and destruction and must each fight to defend the life and liberty of their
home
nation from a singularly insidious threat. Home Ground is an intense, compelling harbinger the
all-too-possible specter of apocalypse.
Echoes Of Vengeance
Roland Cheek
Skyline Publishing
P.O. Box 1118, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
0918981085 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Echoes Of Vengeance by Roland Cheek is a tautly written novel of Jethro Spring, a young man
who
must suffer the consequences of dealing with the murderer of his parents. He's forced to travel
through the Northern Rockies wilds and the Cherokee Strip, among other locales of natural
beauty
and splendor. Bounty hunters pursue him through Texas, until he must reach a final reckoning in
this
varied, flavorful and solidly written western saga.
Let The Games Begin
Ron Rendleman
Sterling Productions
P.O. Box 41, Sterling, IL 61081
0965088421 $11.95 1-888-826-1876
Let The Games Begin by Ron Rendleman is an intense, action-packed novel of Johnny Zoe, a lone
hero who dares to stand apart and fight the backbiting, ruthless, venal, and greedy underside of
the
political establishment that rules America. The Republic of Texas independence movement, based
on
an existing organization, is spotlighted in this tightly written and suspenseful story, which is filled
with excitement to the very end.
Polyester Pride
Kathryn Ellen Davis
Robert D. Reed Publishers
750 La Playa Street, Suite 647, San Francisco, CA 94121
1931741026 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Kathryn Ellen Davis' debut novel Polyester Pride is about a young women who grows up poor in
Northern Maine, seeing marriage as the dream and the highest goal for her life. But when she
marries her high school sweetheart, he turns out to be an alcoholic given to regular physical
abuse.
Her rough awakening and search for inner strength, pride, and freedom compose a powerful tale
of
struggle and independence in this impressive, compelling, and highly recommended story.
Joshua
David M. Besaw
Trafford Publishing
Suite 6E, 2333 Government Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 4P4 Canada
1553690575 $16.90 www.amazon.com
Joshua is a terrifically suspenseful novel written about the world in the wake of the September 11
attacks. Author David Besaw draws upon his own extensive experiences and studies in the fields
of
antiquities, Biblical mysteries, and the major river systems of the world to expertly craft a devious
plot replete with omens of disaster coursing through Iran, Canada, and America. Joshua is a
gripping
and engaging story of Middle East politics, terrorism, Judaism, espionage, and apocalyptic beliefs
that compels the reader's total attention from first page to last.
The Sandscrapers
Griffin T. Garnett
Infinity Publishing.com
519 West Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041-1413
0741401770 $17.95 www.amazon.com
Nominated for the Third Annual Library of Virginia Fiction Award, Griffin Garnett's The
Sandscrapers is a naval adventure novel set on the high seas, aboard the "Landing Ship Medium
Program." Set in the southwest Pacific during the deadly days of World War II, The Sandscrapers
is
a story of heroism, struggle, sacrifice, and endurance, exciting, involving, and highly
recommended
reading from first page to last.
Anonymous Me
William J. Williams
Infinity Publishing.com
519 West Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041-1413
0741408449 $13.95 1-877-289-2665
William J. Williams's debut novel Anonymous Me is a hard-boiled tale of intrigue and murder.
Investigator Mick Fallon works for a detective agency staffed by retired Irish mercenaries who do
contract work for the Government. But the group's Government contact has his own personal
demons to pay off, resulting in a deadly spiral of lies, betrayal, and killing. A dark, macabre, and
suspenseful read, Anonymous Me is strongly recommended to fans of the "film noir" school of
detective fiction.
The Burberry Style
Jonathan Pearce
Infinity Publishing.com
519 West Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041-1413
0741409690 $13.95 1-877-289-2665 www.balona.com
The Burberry Style by educator and author Jonathan Pearce is an engaging novel and the latest in
the fourteen volume "Balona" series. When Simon Burberry (a rather handsome and debonair
Englishman) becomes lost in a fog, he finds that he's somehow wandered into Balona, where he
becomes the focal point for rising tension - is he an innocent, or is he a maniacal and dangerous
spy?
The Burberry Style is an entertaining, recommended story of human motivations embedded within
hidden layers and lying beneath surface appearances.
Martyrs' Tomb
Mack Hicks
Splenium House
6710 Eighty-Sixth Avenue, North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782-4502
0971258759 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Mack Hicks' Martyrs' Tomb is a dark and compelling novel about psychologist Peter Sheppherd
who
is ordered by the court to counsel a rebellious teen, only to find himself becoming involved in a
deceitful and deadly conspiracy to foster violence in America's public schools. Shocking, riveting,
and as mesmerizing as it is plausible, Martyrs' Tomb is a contemporary mainstream novel that
leaves
an imprint on the reader's mind and imagination long after the last page is turned.
Lonesome Song
Elliott Light
Bancroft Press
P.O. Box 65360, Baltimore, MD 21209
1890862150 $19.95 www.bancroftpress.com
Elliott Light's Lonesome Song: A Shep Harrington Smalltown Mystery is the darkly compelling,
splendidly written tale about a country-western singer whose death is abruptly ruled a suicide
without investigation. Shep Harrington, a perturbed, 32-year-old disbarred lawyer, is determined
to
find out the truth of what happened. The more Harrington learns of the last minutes of the victim's
life, the more disturbing parallels appear between Harrington's own past and the tragedy he seeks
to
solve. A fascinating, convoluted novel, Lonesome Song is very highly recommended reading for
mystery buffs.
Canawlers
James Rada, Jr.
Legacy Publishing
P.O. Box 118, Cumberland, Maryland 21501-0118
0971459908 $17.95 www.amazon.com
Set in 1862, during the chaotic and deadly American Civil War, Canawlers is a novel about a
family
who worked proudly on the C & O Canal, transporting coal 185 miles between Cumberland,
Maryland and Georgetown. Their secret involvement with the Underground Railroad that helped
slaves to freedom further jeopardizes their livelihood as the tides of war close ever inward. A
powerful, thoughtful, and fascinating historical novel, Canawlers documents author James Rada
Jr.
as a writer of considerable and deftly expressed storytelling talent.
Diverting The Buddha
Bob Swartzel
Great Unpublished.com
47 Pitt Street, Charleston, SC 29582
1588984222 $25.00 www.greatunpublished.com www.amazon.com
Set in the turbulent Vietnam War, Bob Swartzel's Diverting The Buddha is a highly recommended
political thriller. Two Vietnamese and two Americans find themselves swept into a deadly conflict
that none of them can understand or control. Written by a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps
in
South Vietnam who witnessed the brief-lived Buddhist democracy movement, Diverting The
Buddha is driving, powerful, entertaining novel marking Bob Swartzel as a writer of considerable
accomplishments.
Generation Oz
Kirk Eggleston
Virtual Publications
7412 Flora Street, Springfield, VA 22150
096795035X $15.95 www.amazon.com www.virtualpublications.com
Kirk Eggleston's Generation Oz is a cross-generational novel of exploring the plastic veneer of
contemporary suburban life and the seemingly self-contradictory motives of the people who live in
it.
Protagonist Brad Cunningham must travel through layers of external self-serving hypocrisy and
more, as he follows a road paved with irony to Oz itself. Generation Oz is a surreal yet vividly
gripping read, establishing its author as a writer of considerable talent and unusual insight.
Reluctant Healer
Susan Elizabeth Bock
Azymuth Publicationis
P.O. Box 8076, Richmond, Virginia 23223
0967062306 $12.95 www.amazon.com
Drawing upon her own personal experiences and life challenges, Susan Bock's Reluctant Healer:
The
Journey Of A Soul is the engaging parable of a woman who must undertake an inner journey to
come into her own power and understand the importance of giving shape to her deepest dreams.
Thoughtful, gentle, and with a transcendental message, Reluctant Healers is a voyage that
envelops
the reader's mind, spirit, and imagination until the last page is turned.
Pearls
Bill Monks
John James Company
79 Worth St., New York, NY 10013
096759152X $12.00 www.amazon.com
Pearls is an anthology of twenty-six unique short stories by Bill Monks, with most of them being
no
more than a few pages long. Each vignette is a treasure that ends with a twist, sometimes funny,
sometimes dark, always leaving the reader hungry for more. Pearls is a veritable treasure trove of
deftly written stories which collectively document Bill Monks as a talented and accomplished
storyteller.
The Sower's Seeds
James D. Boswell
Fourth Lloyd Productions
512 Old Gabe Point Road, Burgess, VA 22432
0971780609 $14.95 stodarts@crosslink.net http://www.crosslink.net/~stodart/index.html
James Boswell's debut novel, The Sower's Seeds, begins with a tragedy that separates a
Midwestern
family, and orphans three young children. Each is raised by a different adoptive family. The
Sower's
Seeds traces their adolescence, college years, weddings, and follows them on their journey back
to
their original home. The Sower's Seeds is an original, engaging and poignant story about the true
meaning of family.
Baby Help
Marilyn Reynolds
Morning Glory Press
6595 San Haroldo Way, Buena Park, CA 90620-3748
1885356277 $8.95 1-714-828-1998 www.amazon.com
The latest in the "True-to-Life from Hamilton High" series, Marilyn Reynolds' Baby Help is a
novel
of the nightmare of teen domestic abuse. A young mother doesn't see herself as battered because
her
boyfriend "only" hits her when he's been drinking... until he starts behaving abusively toward her
daughter. That's when she realizes it's time to get out of the relationship - but after she reaches a
shelter for battered women, she has second thoughts about leaving, which place her and her
daughter's life in mortal jeopardy. Baby Help is a powerfully written fictional treatment of a very
real
and dangerous issue facing teens today.
At The Crossroads
Frankie Schelly
FireSign Exclusives
1854A Hendersonville Road, PMB 125, Asheville, NC 28803
1931391327 $18.95 www.firesignexclusives.com www.amazon.com
Frankie Schelly's At The Crossroads is a deftly written, powerful novel of modern moral dilemmas
facing four postmodern nuns who are caught between the beliefs they have long cherished and
modern feminist values. The Roman Catholic Sisters find that they must struggle and think their
way
through what it truly means to respect themselves and fellow women. From the divisive issue of
abortion to infertility treatments to a contested living will, At The Crossroads explores the
hot-button social issues that come uncomfortably close to home for men and women today. An
involving book that forces the reader to re-examine his or her own decision-making processes, At
The Crossroads is highly recommended reading from first page to last.
Scorpion's Kiss
Peter L. Molloy
iUniverse.com, Inc.
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595210937 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Peter Molloy's Scorpion's Kiss is the dark, thrilling, suspenseful adventure of Paul Harris, a
wealthy
businessman who falls for Mara, a Scorpion seductress of sinister intent. Paul must embark on a
difficult and dangerous journey to redeem himself and save his own soul. Scorpion's Kiss is a
cosmic
cycle saga that incorporates elements of Buddhism and dysfunctional romance into its tumultuous
plot. A gripping story that cannot be left unfinished, Scorpion's Kiss is highly recommended
reading
and would make a welcome addition to any community library mainstream fiction collection.
Twilight Predators
Carol A. Camara
iUniverse.com, Inc.
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595201431 $14.95 www.iuniverse.com www.amazon.com
Twilight Predators: Book One -- The Beginning presents the reader with a macabre, demonic
world
of things lurking in the dark and waiting for their time to attack the world of man. When one
mortal
man in a town marked for slaughter becomes aware of dark forces nurtured by Satan himself,
what
can be done to prevent the emergence and domination of a lethal, supernatural horror? The kind
of
horror fantasy that must be read with all the lights on and the television mumbling in the
background, Twilight Predators documents Carol Camara as a master craftsman of the dark
fantasy.
The Devil To Pay
Gene J. Parola
Writers Club Press/iUniverse.com, Inc.
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595206530 $16.95 www.iuniverse.com www.amazon.com
The Devil To Pay: A Sailing Adventure Mystery by Gene J. Parola is a dark, murderous mystery
novel where a yacht delivery crew is called on a seemingly ordinary job to pick up a client's boat
in
the Bahamas. Their routine turns deadly as they get mixed up in a shadowy intrigue, and a trapped
woman on the boat may or may not be the what she appears to be. An absorbing tale of hidden
motivations that keeps the reader guessing until the end, The Devil To Pay is enthusiastically
recommended for those mystery buffs who appreciate a well crafted tale of intrigue and
suspense.
The Collage
Rene Natan
The Floating Gallery
331 West 57th Street, #465, New York, NY 10019
0967163633 $12.95 www.members.aol.com/renenatan www.amazon.com
Rene Natan's The Collage is a deadly, suspenseful novel about Allison Summer, a young
newlywed
whose husband is not what he seems to be. Drawn into a family web of lies, betrayal, and murder
Allison finds the possibility of new love even as the circle she's in threatens to cut off her life. The
Collage is recommended as a truly pulse-pounding, knuckle gripping story of lethal tension from
beginning to end.
Zapatista
Blake Bailey
Mind's Edge Publishers
c/o Ballistic Publicists
615 South Broadway, Suite 177, Tyler, TX 757801
1588203328 $15.54 1-866-240-5834 www.amazon.com
Set amid the Zapatista revolution of the 1990s through the present day, Zapatista is a novel about
a
writer who gets caught up in the struggle for the poverty-stricken Native Americans of Mexico.
In
the middle of guns, bloodshed, and the hope for a more equal tomorrow, he falls in love with a
beautiful Native woman and his life changes forever. Zapatista documents Blake Bailey as a gifted
writer of memorable fiction who is able to make his characters live and their surroundings form an
impressive context for original storytelling. A portion of the proceeds from Zapatista will be
donated
to the Zapatista movement in Mexico.
Eight O'Clock Blues
Candy Stevans
National Writers Press
Book One Publishing (publicity)
3140 South Peoria Street, #294, Aurora, Colorado 80014
0881001201 $14.95 1-303-455-3143 www.amazon.com
Based on a true story, Candy Stevens' Eight O'clock Blues is an adroitly written novel, set in the
1970s, and centers on Sophia, a young, religious, middle-class woman who takes a job at an
automotive giant and has her illusions of corporate benevolence shattered. Daring to challenge the
authority of an entity governed by greed, Sophia becomes embroiled in a test of wills that
threatens
to crush her. Eight O'clock Blues is a gripping, involving saga of a white-collar worker pitted
agains
devious and endemic corporate mismangement.
The Maiden's Song
Debra Tash
Zumaya Publications
www.zumayapublications.com
1894869257 $20.00 on amazon.com, $15.00 on booksurge.com
Set in ancient Mesopotamia, Debra Tash's historical novel, The Maiden's Song is the compelling
story of one man who holds within him the potential for creating the first empire, and the haunting
melody sung by the beautiful woman he saved from death. A saga of love, adventure, and the
dawn
of civilization, The Maiden's Song is an engaging read filled with a strong sense of place and
destiny.
Debra Tash is clearly a gifted writer and one to keep track of!
The Christmas Of 1957
Diane S. Craver
Booklocker.com, Inc.
PO Box 2399, Bangor, ME 04402
1591130328 $11.95 www.booklocer.com/books/483.html www.amazon.com
Based on a true story from the author Diane Craver's own childhood, The Christmas Of 1957 is a
compelling novel about a father who battles with an disability, yet overcomes it and reaches out to
his family on Christmas Day, giving them a unique and special gift. A tender, uplifting, superbly
written story of courage, strength, and caring, The Christmas Of 1957 is highly recommended
reading.
Code 3-M
John Moody Presley
Luthers Publishing
411 Video Information (publicity)
1009 North Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168-6221
1877633593 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Code 3-M: Third Millennium Road Map For Peace by John Moody Presley is a deftly written
novel
that seeks to understand why the curse of war has been perpetuated, and how best to promote
peace
and harmony. Half story, half philosophy, Code 3-M is powerful, original, highly recommended
reading about embracing nonviolence as a code of conduct and a way of life.
The Communication Studies
Shelf
The Portable Pocket People Meeter
GinaMaria Jerome
The Write Parts
202 North Avenue, Box 166, Grand Junction, CO 81501
0970303904 $11.99 www.amazon.com
The Portable Pocket People Meeter: 50 Ways To Meet, Greet, And Communicate by personal
growth expert GinaMaria Jerome is an excellent pocket-size guide to improving interpersonal
skills
and the fine art of making a good first impression when saying hello for the first time. From the
importance of establishing rapport to a variety of great places to go out and meet people in a
spectrum of social or business occasion ranging from giving blood, going to a football game, or
attending a popular dance. The Portable Pocket People Meeter is an excellent, "user friendly"
guide
that is designed to be fast and easy to consult. You can even use it for thinking up fun pastimes on
a
Saturday night!
Nonviolent Communication
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
PuddleDancer Press
P.O. Box 231129, Encinitas, CA 92023-1129
1892005026 $17.95 www.nonviolentcommunication.com
Nonviolent Communication: A Language Of Compassion by human communications expert
Marshall B. Rosenberg is dedicated to teaching the reader how to improve his or her ability to
communicate. From the importance of not mixing one's observations with blanket evaluations, to
the
power of empathy and expressing one's emotions in a straightforward, useful, cathartic manner
without causing untoward offense, Nonviolent Communication is a first-rate guide to clearly and
completely expressing one's self. Nuances of human behavior and understanding are meticulously
laid bare for scrutiny in this guide that leaves its readers with a much better understanding of what
human beings hear and understand. Nonviolent Communication is a highly recommended and very
welcome addition to Communication Studies, Psychology, and Self-Help supplemental reading
lists
and community library reference collections.
The Fantasy/Sci-Fi Shelf
The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rapture In Moonlight
Rosemary Laurey
Avid Press
5470 Red Fox Dr., Brighton, MI 48114-9079
1931419094 $12.95 www.amazon.com
Set in present-day Ohio, Rosemary Laurey's The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rapture In
Moonlight is the story of a physician and vampire who, while in the process of negotiating with
his
longtime adversary and rival, encounters a harried blue-collar single mother who doesn't have
much
time for mysterious foreigners - until a surprising twist of fate brings them together in ways
neither
ever expected. A dark and romantic tale of vampires and a long-standing code of behavior that
could
yet be threatened, The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rapture In Moonlight is an
engrossing
and recommended dark fantasy novel.
Man Over Mind
Dean Warren
Xlibris
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738865621 $18.69 www.xlibris.com www.amazon.com
Dean Warren's Man Over Mind is a hard-core, well written science fiction saga about a young
man
pitted against horrible Minds, former human beings who merged their dissected brains with
computers and reaped the power to rule the galaxy in utter depravity. The hero's fight takes him
across space and time and against the workings of his own brain before he can challenge the dread
nexus of the Mind's superhuman power. Man Over Mind is an exciting, whirlwind of an adventure
tale and enthusiastically recommended reading for all SciFi buffs.
The Vistors' Gifts
Nora M. Mulligan
Lighthouse Press
P.O. Box 910, Deerfield Beach, FL 33443
0971191549 $17.95 www.LighthouseEditions.com www.amazon.com
Nora M. Mulligan's The Visitors' Gifts is an impressively written science fiction novel about a
future
Earth that shares an uneasy existence with the alien Visitors, who "borrow" people for unknown
reasons for years, then return them with no explanation and no memory of what happened while
they
were "Taken." This widespread practice has created need for Repatriation Counselors like John
Salient, who helps people cope with the extended absence of their own loved ones. But when
Salient's own wife is returned to him after a two-year borrowing, the changes she brings to Earth
threaten to destroy the world. A thoughtful and fascinating work, The Visitor's Gifts is
recommended for avid science fiction buffs.
Swift Thoughts
George Zebrowski
Golden Gryphon Press
3002 Perkins Road, Urbana, IL 61802
1930846088 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Enhanced with an informative introduction by Gregory Benford, Swift Thoughts is a superbly
presented anthology of twenty-four science fiction short stories written by the undeniably talented
George Zebrowski. From an alien takeover of one of the Stooges to the strict rationing of words
in
an era when speech has physical form, to hardcore sci-fi and tales of excitement and pushing
human
boundaries, Swift Thoughts in an engaging, varied, and enjoyable read for science fiction buffs in
general, and George Zebrowski fans in particular!
Children Of Arable
David Belden
Vivisphere Publishing
2 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1587760576 $18.00 www.amazon.com
David Belden's Children Of Arable is a powerful, 346-page, highly recommended science fiction
epic
about an alien civilization, the Collectivity, that has abolished both family and gender - until a
rogue
young person decides to bring birth back to the world. The evolution and transformation of
society
brings about a revolution in understanding and empathy in this fascinating saga that makes the
reader
rethink his or her understanding of gender roles.
The Timebroker
Nan Weizenbaum
Xlibris
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
0738864471 $20.99 www.xlibris.com
Nan Weizenbaum's The Timebroker is a chilling science fiction novel written by an extraordinarily
talented woman, about the revolutionary effects of the O-Transformer, an invention that allows
people to purchase time. Those not wealthy enough to buy time, however, become chronogens
whose O-Energy is siphoned while watching large-screen videos. A dark and disturbing
extrapolation of human nature when given technology with limitless power, The Timebroker is a
compelling and recommended read from first page to last. The Timebroker is also available in a
hardcover edition (0738864463, $27.84) and an ebook format ($8.00).
The Far Side Of Nowhere
Nelson Bond
Arkham House Publishers
P.O. Box 546, Sauk City, WI 53583
0870541803 $34.95 www.amazon.com
The Far Side Of Nowhere is an impressively presented anthology of the sometimes bizarrely
twisted,
sometimes darkly imaged, and always captivating fantasy and science fiction stories of Nelson
Bond.
A master at skewing reality just enough to see a mirror glimpse of the secret dreams that lie
beneath
the humdrum, ordinary surface of daily life, Bond is a demonstrably talented writer who has
clearly
mastered the storytelling craft. Ranging in mood from horror to heroic fantasy, these stories are as
evocative and engaging as they are striking and memorable.
The Golden Orb
Douglas Niles
Wizards of the Coast
P.O. Box 707, Renton, WA 98057-0707
0786926929 $6.99 1-800-324-6496 www.amazon.com
Set in the world of Krynn, a land well-beloved to many role-playing gamers, Douglas Niles' The
Golden Orb is the latest Dragonlance novel and the second volume comprising the "Icewall
Trilogy".
An enclave of isolated humans living int he fortress of Brackenrock survive, aided by the elven
Messenger Kerrick Fallbrine, but they are under constant threat from their ogre enemies. A deadly
weapon that holds destructive magic within a sphere of solid gold threatens the balance of power
in
this compelling, epic, highly recommended fantasy saga.
The Vistors' Gifts
Nora M. Mulligan
Lighthouse Press
P.O. Box 910, Deerfield Beach, FL 33443
0971191549 $17.95 www.LighthouseEditions.com www.amazon.com
Nora M. Mulligan's The Visitors' Gifts is an impressively written science fiction novel about a
future
Earth that shares an uneasy existence with the alien Visitors, who "borrow" people for unknown
reasons for years, then return them with no explanation and no memory of what happened while
they
were "Taken." This widespread practice has created need for Repatriation Counselors like John
Salient, who helps people cope with the extended absence of their own loved ones. But when
Salient's own wife is returned to him after a two-year borrowing, the changes she brings to Earth
threaten to destroy the world. A thoughtful and fascinating work, The Visitor's Gifts is
recommended for avid science fiction buffs.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Luke: God's Word For The Biblically-Inept
Joyce L. Gibson and Larry Richards, Ph.D.
Starburst Publishers
P.O. Box 4123, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604
1892016478 $17.99 www.biblicallyinept.com www.amazon.com
Accessibly written by Joyce L. Gibson and adroitly edited by Larry Richards, Luke: God's Word
For
The Biblically-Inept presents the Gospel of Luke in plain, direct terms that the lay reader can
easily
understand. A few humorous cartoons add comic relief to this straightforward and serious
presentation of religious text for readers of all ages and levels of familiarity with the Bible. A
highly
recommended addition to New Testament Studies supplemental reading lists and reference
collections, Extensive notes and historical research ensure that even veteran students of the Bible
will learning something new about interpreting the Gospel of Luke.
Daily Lifelines For Teens And Preteens
Diane M. Keefe
Lifelines Publishing Company
P.O. Box 700, Eureka, MO 63025
0971044708 $16.95 www.amazon.com
Daily Lifelines For Teens And Preteens: Teaches Values & Common Sense Tools For Leading
Confident Lives by Diane M. Keefe is a superbly presented, "self-help" book specifically written
for
young Christians ages 9 to 15 and those that seek to help them to help themselves in dealing with
the
daily challenges of contemporary life. Each page represents a day of the year, from January 1 to
December 31, and each page contains a memorable guideline to better understand the trials of life,
to
learn how to cope, and to seek help from God. For example, the lifeline of July 19 begins, "You
cannot please everyone. To try is to set yourself up for failure. Is what you are doing or thinking
pleasing you? Is it hurting anyone else? Would God approve?" Daily Lifelines For Teens And
Preteens is a gentle, thoughtful, meaningful, "user friendly" book and highly recommended for
personal, family, church, and private school library collections.
The Poetry Shelf
The Poet Speaks In Black
Terry A. O'Neal
Motion Publishing
P.O. Box 2551, Elk Grove, CA 95624
0967944643 $16.95 www.amazon.com
The Poet Speaks In Black is a rich volume of rhythmic, free-verse poetry by Terry O'Neal, an
emotional, talented, and compelling female writer. Encouraging dreams, pondering life, and
stretching past the horizons of the mind, The Poet Speaks In Black is highly enjoyable reading
whether aloud at a microphone or at quietly at home. Free At Last: As I lay on the ground/with a
bullet in my chest,/faintly,/I hear the cries/of my family and friends/as they hover over
me,/watching,/while I fight for my last breath,/frightened,/till that moment/I look up and see/the
chariot/coming to carry me home.
Waiting For The Trout To Speak
Irene Blair Honeycutt
Novello Festival Press
310 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
0970897235 $13.95 www.amazon.com
Waiting For The Trout To Speak is an impressive selection of Irene Blair Honeycutt's emotional,
rhythmic free-verse poetry that celebrates the simple, everyday activities of life, from grocery
shopping to daily meditations, to stopping to observe the natural wonder of an eclipse. A fluidly
written, engaging collection to draw the mind into a new and marvelous way of looking at the
world. Stroupie, One Autumn: My mountain friend keeps hearing birds call her name./She swears
she heard them in the woods this morning/when dawn rose behind her cabin. And last
summer/--through her broken windshield--/she thought she could identify that bird./I don't say
what
I'm thinking because it scares me/and might frighten her, although she's said the only/thing she's
ever
feared is fire./I could walk through Death's door right now,/she told me yesterday,/cutting a path
through the air/with her hands. I wonder if we all will hear/some special call. I've read of the
patterns
observed/in the dreams of the dying: trees with one side leafless.
Rainbows, Head Lice, And Pea Green Tile
Brod Bagert & Kim Doner
Maupin House Publishing
P.O. Box 90148, Gainesville, FL 32607
0929895282 $15.95 www.amazon.com
Rainbows, Head Lice, And Pea Green Tile: Poems In The Voice Of A Classroom Teacher is a
unique and memorable book of engaging, sometimes humorous, sometimes soulful poems on the
subject of classroom teaching. Warmly illustrated in black and white with the charcoal-style
sketches
of artist Kim Doner, Rainbows, Head Lice, And Pea Green Tile is an excellent, heartfelt, highly
recommended read for poetry lovers of all ages, but is most especially recommended for anyone
who has ever taught a class of children! Hope For The Future: Her homework is neat./Her
projects
are on time./When I send her with the lunch count/She returns on time./And during silent
reading,/When I sit her next to terrible Tyrone,/She nods her understanding and never
complains.//My wonderful little Megan--/Dependable, upright, and true./If I wanted to clone a
few
more like her,/What would I have to do?
My Painted Dreams
Mahvash Mossaed
Golmehr Publication
68 Canyon Ridge, Irvine, CA 92612
9647438052 $24.95 www.amazon.com
My Painted Dreams is a unique and impressive blend of art and poetry by Mahvash Mossaed, a
female Iranian-American. The monochromatic yet powerful images add power to the simple, fluid
free verse of life, death, spiritual essence and the quest to find meaning in life. A profound,
evocative, and wondrous book, and a "must" for true devotees of insightful poetry. The Poets:
The
poets stand in the rain,/They wear no raincoats./They have no umbrellas./They are discussing the
shadow of a shadow of a shadow.//But their poetry is already soaking wet--/They have not
developed their reality muscles/So they walk with a limp while admiring the color of a vein in a
leaf.
Life Forces A Journey
Jackie L. Disch
JLD Publishing
P.O. Box 24231, Minneapolis, MN 55424
0971084203 $12.95 www.amazon.com
Life Forces A Journey is a tranquil book of poetry about the personal experience living of
accomplished poet Jackie L. Disch. The sensitive free verse poems, most of which are one page in
length or less, echo with the thrumming heartbeat and breathing of day-to-day life, transcending
routine and ritual to an inspirational event. Life Forces A Journey is moving, lyrical anthology.
Like
A Name On The Wall: I look at your name/listed as a death/that has occurred in the last thirty
days./Like a name on The Wall/or a tombstone/I stare at it,/trying to figure out what it
means./How
did you become letters/trapped on my computer screen?/I look/and your death/doesn't get any
more
real./Or maybe it is too real/already.
To Love One Another
Ginny Lowe Connors, editor
Grayson Books
PO Box 270549, West Hartford, CT 06127
0967555442 $12.95 (softcover) 0967555434 $16.95 (hardcover) www.amazon.com
In To Love One Another: Poems Celebrating Marriage, Ginny Lowe Connors has gathered
together a
compendium of superb poetry by a spectrum of poets united in the theme of marital joy. From
Robert Hardy's "Falling", and Cathleen Calbert's "In Praise of My Young Husband", to W. D.
Ehrhart's "A Scientific Treatise for My Wife", and Leah Furnas' "The Longlyweds Know", To
Love
One Another is a collection of testaments to the wonder, hopes, desires, and realizations of a
truly
human, universal, and enduring bond that is marriage. Wedding Day: You are the feet that make it
move./You are the music that makes it smooth./You are the arms that make it last./You are the
dance and the dancers,/the ones who love and the love others envy./You are each other//in the
way
you might finish each other's sentences/or think of an early morning conversation/in spare
moments
at the office,/the way you know the other is in the room without speaking./You know how he
brushes his teeth,/how she wakes up during thunderstorms,/how he reads the newspaper before
dinner,/how she moves her hair to answer the phone.//People pass you when you're driving
together,/They know you are each other - /the way you talk about a vacation or the groceries/or
what you'll do to the kitchen next summer./they notice how you lean toward each other,/how your
eyes pull each other closer. (Krista Clercx)
Poems' Progress
Wendy Barker
Absey & Co., Inc.
23011 Northcrest, Spring, TX 77389
1888842350 $17.95 1-888-412-2739 1-281-251-4676 (fax)
Poems' Progress by award winning poet Wendy Barker (Professor of English, University of
Texas,
San Antonio) is a unique poetry book for all ages. It features not only Wendy's original free-verse
poetry, but also the creative process by which she created her poems, described at length in her
own
words. Insightful and inspirational, Poems' Progress opens the mind's eye to a clear view of the
wonder of the human creative process and is a highly recommended addition to academic literary
reference collections. "One day my mouth will open and the words/will roll out, thousands of
miles/of scrolls with red lettering//and the air will fill/with words like Chinese kites/surging and
dipping in the air..."
The Hungry Walker
Kevin Bezner
Volcanic Ash Books
4710 Walker Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
0970098014 $14.00 www.word-press.com
The poetry of Kevin Bezer is marked by a demonstrable flair for lyrical prose narrative as he
explores his identity and experience as a second generation American. At The Little Big Horn
Battlefield: At the Little Big Horn Battlefield,/Summer, 1993,//Beautiful sun blue sky and/High
thick
white clouds//Low and nimble/Indian children scramble/Up a rise.//One child, no more than
nine,//Stops at the top/To present to the tourists//Rolling in to relive the battle,/To speak
reverently
of/Dead Custer and his Seventh,//His middle finger high,/Raised like an arrow or/A
spear,//Saying,
perhaps,//Keep your dead soldiers,/Your strange ways,/Your thoughts and your eyes/To
yourself.
Tree Stories
Warren David Jacobs and Karen I. Shragg
SunShine Press Publications
P.O. Box 333, Hygiene, CO 80533
1888604220 $16.00 www.sunshinepress.com
Tree Stories: A Collection Of Extraordinary Encounters is a wondrous collection of original short
stories and poems by both adult and child authors, each about a special tree that influenced the
writer's life. An enchanting, lyrical anthology that celebrates trees half in prose and half in verse,
Tree Stories is a most charming and delightful gift book for nature lovers everywhere. Waiting
For
A Message: Trees help you see slices of sky between branches,/point to things you could never
reach./Trees help you watch the growing happen,/watch blossoms burst then dry,/see shade twist
to
the pace of the sun,/birds tear at unwilling seeds.//Trees take the eye to where it is,/where it
was,/then over to distant hills,/faraway to other places and times,/long ago.//A tree is a lens,/a
viewfinder, a window./I wait below/for a message/of what is yet to come.
Hooray For Love
Frank Crocitto
Candlepower
P.O. Box 787, New Paltz, NY 12561
0967755867 $16.95 1-845-255-4076 www.amazon.com
Hooray For Love: A Lyrical Journey To The Source is a moody anthology of Frank Crocitto's
poetry, short stories, and an engaging play celebrating the joys and travails of true love.
Rapturously
written with evocative emotion, Hooray For Love is a fiery, passionate, highly recommended
body
of work focused on the pure joy of being together. "See, her hands are my hands,/her hopes,/her
pain even,/her penmanship, too,/is mine."
Elegies In Blue
Benjamin Alire Saenz
Cinco Puntos Press
701 Texas Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901
0938317644 $13.95 1-915-838-1625 www.amazon.com
Elegies In Blue is a remarkable selection of free-verse poetry by Benjamin Alire Saenz that
transcribes the author's life experience of learning, absorbing history, growing, experiencing joy,
and
suffering terrible loss. Creating poetry akin to elegies in that it praises the lives of those who
helped
the author find the right words, Elegies In Blue is a book of memorable, dynamic verse. "You're
an
icon, now,/Sabes? And nobody gives one damned minimum-wage/Dollar that you broke your
fasts
by going/To communion at your local Catholic Church./The Body of Christ did not save your
causes."
Across the North Pacific
Charles Potts
Slough Press
3009 Normand, College Station TX 77845
0941720993 $15.00 www.amazon.com
Across The North Pacific by Charles Potts is a literary tour de force of sweeping, free-verse
poems
projecting a future torn in three directions by the languages and attached cultures of English,
Japanese, and Mandarin. Dividing its pages into spheres of influence, Across The North Pacific
culminates in a verbal thunderhead explosion that will leave poetry devotees yearning for more.
The
North Star: This is not Polaris/But a one man satellite/In permanent geosynchronous orbit/Over
the
North Pacific/Trying simultaneously to see and understand/All three great North Pacific cultures
at
the same time.
My Brother Kevin Has Autism
Richard W. Carlson, Jr.
iUniverse
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595222064 $9.95 iuniverse.com www.amazon.com
My Brother Kevin Has Autism is a collection of unique poems composed by Richard W. Carlson
about his autistic brother Kevin, and are illustrated with simple yet meaningful artistic cartoons
drawn by Kevin. A vivid, personal read that brings one closer to understanding what autism is and
what its presence in the family is like, My Brother Kevin Has Autism is highly recommended
reading
for all ages. Kevin Reads Our Telephone Book: At the supermarket, people give Kevin a strange
look,/As they watch him holding our telephone book./He has autism and does strange things./The
telephone book into the store he sometimes brings./The book he loves to read and read./Bring it
with him into the store, does he need?
The Biography Shelf
Finding Bob's Glasses
Aileen O. Erickson
Fresh Pond Publishing
P.O. Box 381534, Cambridge, MA 02238-1534
0970193904 $13.95 www.amazon.com
Finding Bob's Glasses: A Memoir Of Life, Love And Unfinished Paintings by Aileen O. Erickson
is
an artist's personal celebration of the joy in creating works on canvas, and the many conflicting
duties that ordinary daily life demands on us all. A gentle, autobiographical look into the nuances
of
creativity and the act of bringing inspiration to life, Finding Bob's Glasses is a heartwarming read
meant for everyone, but is especially recommended for fellow artists and those balancing their
creative aspirations with their domestic and personal responsibilities.
Hugh Lane: 1875-1915
Robert O'Byrne
The Lilliput Press
c/o Dufour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
1901866556 $49.95 1-800-869-5677
Hugh Lane: 1875-1915 by journalist Robert O'Byrne is an impressive, scholarly, in-depth
biography
of British art dealer and patron Hugh Lane, who earned his way from poverty to fame and respect
as
a specialist in the great art of the old masters. His work in the creation of public art galleries in
South Africa and the Municipal Gallery of Ireland earned him lasting prestige and some
controversy,
until his unfortunate death on the Lusitania when it was sunk by a Germans in 1915. Hugh Lane:
1875-1915 is the fascinating life-story presentation of a man who lived, worked, and devoted
himself
to the trading of art.
The Goodyear Story
Richard Korman
Encounter Books
665 Third St., Suite 330, San Francisco, CA 94107-1951
1893554376 $25.95 www.encounterbooks.com
The Goodyear Story: An Inventor's Obsession And The Struggle For A Rubber Monopoly by
Richard Korman (Senior Editor, Engineering News-Record, McGraw-Hill) is the amazing and
informative biography of Charles Goodyear, the man who in the 1830's began his efforts to create
rubber -- a material, in his belief, which would forever alter the world and the course of human
civilization. His dream cost so much that his family lived in poverty and he suffered in debtor's
prison. Yet his dream was not only to make rubber, but also to reap the wealth of controlling its
creation and distribution; when others tried to lay claim to the manufacture of his miracle, only a
lawsuit as argued by the famous Daniel Webster could settle the dispute once and for all. The
Goodyear Story is a fascinating, true-life tale of science, business, and the striving of human
nature
against great odds and adverse circumstances.
Dirt Under My Nails
Marilee Foster
Bridge Works Publishing
PO Box 1798, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
1882593545 $22.95 www.amazon.com
Dirt Under My Nails: An American Farmer And Her Changing Land is the engaging memoir of
Marilee Foster, a fifth generation farming woman who devoted herself to a world of fertile soil,
looking after turkeys, reveling in the change of seasons and much more. A solid, inspirational
book
about enjoying a hands-on closeness to nature and the joy of farming as a way of life, Dirt Under
My
Nails is a very pleasant read and highly recommended for anyone who has ever worked the land
or
contemplated doing so.
999 Officer Down
Catherine Marfino-Reiker
AmErica House
PO Box 151, Frederick, MD 21705-0151
1893162664 $19.95 www.amazon.com
999 Officer Down: The Russ Reiker Story is the true tale of Russ Reiker, an heroic street cop of
Phoenix, Arizona who served for twenty-one years before suffering a life-threatening injury while
on
duty. Against all odds, he survived, but shortly thereafter one of his closest friends and fellow
officers lost his life. 999 Officer Down vivdly recounts the career of this dedicated policeman and
how his job was to change his life forever. Superbly written by Catherine Marfino-Reiker, 999
Officer Down is compelling and highly recommended reading.
The Trivia Shelf
The (Very Latest) Vermont Quiz Book
Melissa Lee Bryan & Frank Bryan
The New England Press
P.O. Box 575, Shelburne, Vermont 05482
1881535428 $14.95 www.nepress.com
The (Very Latest) Vermont Quiz Book by Melissa Lee Bryan and Frank Bryan of Starksboro,
Vermont is an amazing trivia
guide and self-test on everything about Vermont from its natural wonders, to its roads, towns,
and
famous people. Featuring 928 multiple-choice questions and answers, The (Very Latest) Vermont
Quiz Book is an engaging and fun read, whether to self-test one's knowledge or as a an extra
supply
of questions for popular trivia games.
Trivia For Smarties
Hinayana L. Bawagan
Kroshka Books
c/o Nova Science Publishers
227 Main Street, Suite 100, Huntington, NY 11743
1560728914 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Hinayana Bawagan's Trivia For Smarties is an incredible and detailed collection of trivia quizzes
on
everything from history to popular culture, other countries, tv shows, stamps, movies, famous
quotations and much, much more. The questions are not mere multiple choice; the reader must
dredge the answers from memory, or else consult the handy answers section. Guaranteed to bend
the
mind of even the most hardcore trivia buff, Trivia For Smarties is a most engaging and
entertaining
book for party games or a personal challenge!
The Self-Help Shelf
Happiness Instruction Kit: No Assembly Required
Willa A. Young
The Williams Group
P.O. Box 3692, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
0971068380 $20.00 www.amazon.com
Written by professional marriage & family therapist Willa A. Young, Happiness Instruction Kit:
No
Assembly Required is a superbly presented self-help book to the art and science of balancing one's
life, learning to think positively and find more humor and joy in everyday things. Highly
recommended for personal self-help, self-improvement reading lists and reference collections,
Practical and uplifting, Happiness Instruction Kit is a basic, practical, yet profoundly wonderful
little
guidebook to enhancing the overall quality of one's life.
On The Wings Of Wisdom
Fred C. Kusch, Jr.
CharBenAnne Press
c/o JFK Associates
1717 Sunset Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601
0971102309 $12.95 www.jfkassociates.com
On The Wings Of Wisdom: Common Sense Views From Uncommon Leaders by Fred C. Kusch,
Jr.,
(President of JFK Associates and an independent leadership consultant throughout the United
States, Western Europe, and Russia) is a compelling and "reader friendly" volume filled from
cover
to cover with a wealth of sensible and practical advice for anyone entrusted with the reins of
leadership, whether within the context of a local Parent-Teacher Association or a globe spanning
multinational corporation. From the importance of continual recruiting to never scheduling
unnecessary meetings to the challenge of devising a strategy that meets the shape of the problem,
On
The Wings Of Wisdom is a broad guide and enthusiastically recommended as an enriching read
for
anyone entrusted with a leadership responsibility in the public or private sector.
The Metaphysical Studies
Shelf
Angels' Daily Messages
Maija Ingrida Meijers
Xlibris
Upper Access (publicity)
436 Walnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1401015050 $19.95 www.amazon.com
Angels' Daily Messages: Letters of Inspiration for Everyone, Volumes I and II by spiritual
counselor
Maija Ingrida Meijers (proprietress of www.angelsdailymessage.com, a website of inspirational
messages transmitted from Angles each day) is an uplifting, deeply spiritual message transmitted
to
help the reader better understand the importance of life, joy, and love. Each message is roughly a
page in length yet immeasurable in soulful meaning. A thoughtful source for contemplation and a
wonderful giftbook, Angels' Daily Messages is especially recommended to students of
Metaphysical
Studies, as well as those in search of spiritual and personal encouragement for their daily
lives.
Quit Kissing My Ashes
Judy Collier
Forty-Two Publishing
P.O. Box 14295, Baton Rouge, LA 70898
0971010706 $24.95 www.amazon.com
Judy Collier's remarkable autobiographical book, Quit Kissing My Ashes: A Mother's Journey
Through Grief, is the powerful, profound, and intensely personal testimony of a teacher of
special-needs children and bereaved mother whose beloved son Kyle died in 1996. Her intense
mourning and her soul-deep grief are candidly presented, as is her eventual consolation obtained
through working with a spiritual medium who was able to make her son's presence known to her
on
multiple occasions. We are compelling presented with Collier's personal experience and
understanding that death is a only a beginning, not an end, and that the ones we love are always
present with us in spirit. An uplifting, deeply moving book, Quite Kissing My Ashes is highly
recommended for students of metaphysical studies in general, and anyone who has ever lost a
loved
one, in particular.
Signs Of Psychic And Spiritual Ability
Mitchell E. Gibson, M.D.
Modern Astrology Publishing
Elizabeth Caulder (publicity)
2600 East Southern, Suite C-2, Tempe, AZ 85282
0970819005 $15.95 www.amazon.com
Signs Of Psychic And Spiritual Ability by practicing psychiatrist Mitchell E. Gibson (Director of
Education and Research, Astrological Institute of Scottsdale) is the second in the Sign Series of
books and steeped in the modern contemporary astrological research. Individual chapters address
the definition and biology of psychic and spiritual phenomena, astrological signs that indicate
psychic
ability, and correlations between astrology and paranormal talent, and much more. Dr. Gibson's
Signs Of Psychic And Spiritual is a truly fascinating and informative presentation. Also highly
recommended is Dr. Gibson's earlier work, Signs Of Mental Illness: An Astrological And
Psychiatric
Breakthrough (Llewellyn, 1567183026, $14.95).
Unified Reality Theory
Steven Kaufman
Destiny Toad Press
1028 W. Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215
0970655010 $19.95 www.amazon.com
In Unified Reality Theory: The Evolution Of Existence Into Experience, Steven Kaufman presents
a
persuasively argued, philosophically profound, and aptly presented original study, centering upon
the
hypothesis that "reality is a state of existential self-relation". Consciousness and awareness is truly
the source of physical reality, rather than a byproduct, and physical reality is merely one facet of a
universal consciousness. Unified Reality Theory is very highly recommended reading for
dedicated
students of metaphysics and the philosophical underpinnings of the human experience.
The Mystique Of Enlightenment
U. G. Krishnamurti
Sentient Publications
1113 Spruce St., Boulder, CO 80302
0971078610 $14.95 www.amazon.com
The Mystique Of Enlightenment: The Radical Ideas Of U. G. Krishnamurti is the compelling and
candidly personal story of author U. G. Krishnamurti's life, the evolution of his beliefs, and his
relentless pursuit of an enlightened state until he achieved a dramatic series of physical and
psychological phenomena that rendered him fit to pass on his enlightened wisdom to readers and
believers everywhere. As much a philosophical critique of contemporary spirituality as it is a
autobiographically based guide to better understanding the universe without and within, The
Mystique Of Enlightenment is fascinating, insightful reading for all who wish to metaphysically
transcend themselves.
The Experiment
Ketherin Michaels & Corvus Night
Greybear Publishing
P.O. Box 5158, Santa Fe, NM 87502
0970310358 $21.95 theakademe.com
The Experiment: An Exploration Of Perception And Focus, A Primer by skilled and experienced
medium Ketherin Michaels and with the assistance and artwork of her partner, Corvus Night, is a
compelling metaphysical treatise that utilizes mesmerizing color illustrations to take the reader on
a
fascinating and informative journey through consciousness. From optical illusions that appear in
three dimensions to metaphors of sound, color, and music, The Experiment advances an eclectic
variety of new ways of looking at the world and understanding both within and without. A
appealing, self-guided adventure in self-exploration, The Experiment is highly recommended to
students of metaphysics.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Little Tern
Brooke Newman
HiddenSpring
Mary Bisbee-Beek (publicity)
997 Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah, NJ 07430
1587680165 $15.00 www.amazon.com
Brooke Newman's The Little Tern: A Story Of Insight is a thoughtful modern-day parable of
inspiration, suitable for readers of all ages and faiths. When a tern loses the ability to fly, he fears
that he has lost all that is important and central to his life... but then he makes new friends who
bring
him to a fresh and self-renewing perspective. Soft, watercolor-style illustrations by Lisa Mann
Dirkes add a pervasive and gentle beauty to this heartfelt tale. Enthusiastically recommended for
personal reading or as a fine giftbook for a friend or loved one, The Little Tern is a truly
memorable
and touching story.
The Word Of The Light
Thomas D. Lynch & Cynthia E. Lynch
Hara Publishing
c/o Elizabeth Caulder & Associates
PO Box 4, Malibu, CA 90265
1883697514 $19.95 www.amazon.com
In The Word Of The Light, Thomas and Cynthia Lynch collaboratively strive to answer a series of
profound questions that have troubled humanity since the dawn of sapience: Why do we live?
How
can we make the most of our lives? How can we live together? Based on the sacred scriptures of
the
five largest religious traditions worldwide, The Word Of The Light is an all-encompassing
discourse
about opening oneself to the love of the Divine. A profound, caring, deeply spiritual book of
wisdom
and lore, The Word Of The Light is strongly recommended reading for anyone seeking spiritual
enlightenment and answers to the core questions of human existence.
Wisdom From World Religions
Sir John Templeton
Templeton Foundation Press
Five Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 120, 100 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087
1890151912 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Wisdom From World Religions: Pathways Toward Heaven On Earth by Sir John Templeton
(Rhodes scholar and founder of the John Templeton Foundation and the Templeton Prize for
Progress in Religion) is an impressive and memorable collection of anecdotes, meaningful
teachings,
insights, and much more thoughts of spiritual enlightenment drawn from religions and religious
individuals worldwide, ranging from Christianity and Islam to Hinduism and Confucianism. One
does not necessarily need to practice a religion or hold to a particular belief system in order to
incorporate fruits of this cornucopia of wisdom teachings into one's life. A broad, exhaustive,
powerful compendium of tenets for self-improvement, morality, and love, Wisdom From World
Religions is a most profound book and highly recommended reading for students of religion,
spirituality, ethics, and morality.
Zapped
Marianne Thompson
Winthrop House Publishing
P.O. Box 0037, Greenwich, CT 06836
0971011907 $14.00 www.amazon.com
Zapped: A True Story Of Divine Intervention is an engaging real life story that looks at
remarkable
coincidences as discreet Divine Intervention. Following the true-life saga of Marianne Thompson,
a
woman who prayed devoutly for true love, and discovered the Truth about the meaning of love
and
rooting out her own insecurities, Zapped is a powerful modern parable as engaging and
entertaining
as it is meaningful and inspirational.
The Message That Comes From Everywhere
Gary L. Beckwith
The Harmony Institute
P.O. Box 12, Huntington, VT 05462
0970112564 $14.95 www.amazon.com
The Message That Comes From Everywhere: Exploring The Common Core Of The World's
Religions And Modern Science by Gary L. Beckwith is a unique and informative work that
focuses
on the similarites, rather than the differences between religions worldwide. An astounding
construction of parallelisms through diverse belief systems, and a fascinating essay to read cover
to
cover, The Message That Comes From Everywhere is strongly recommended reading for
non-specialist general readers with an interest in spirituality, metaphysics, and the intertwined
contemporary relationships between religion and science.
The Majestic Domain Of The Universal Heart
Hua-Ching Ni and & Dr. Maoshing Ni
SevenStar Communications
13315 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
0937064696 $17.95 www.amazon.com
The Majestic Domain Of The Universal Heart: The Most Truthful Divinity by Taoist Master
Hua-Ching Ni and his son, Maoshing Ni, is a deeply spiritual book of inspirational guidance,
based
on the teachings of Lao Tzu and Chen Tuan. Offering spiritual growth and harmony through the
holistic embrace of all life has to offer, The Majestic Domain Of The Universal Heart makes for
peaceful, enriching, rewarding reading, and is a highly recommended addition to Eastern
Philosophy
Studies supplemental reading lists.
Many Gods, One Idol
Lev Tsitrin
1stBooks Library
2511 West 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
158721511X $13.98 1-800-839-8640 www.amazon.com
In Many Gods, One Idol: A Study Of The Nature Of Religion, Lev Tsitrin provides the reader
with a
close, challenging, and informative examination of how the most fervent religious zeal often
culminates in terrible hatred and violence among humankind. Surveying the history of religious
strife
among a wide variety of religions and offering ways to purge the most vile of human behaviors
from
conduct among the faithful, Many Gods, One Idol is a most thought-provoking, timely read
featuring the ideals necessary in order to change the present destructive course of human
contemporary history.
The Constant Companion
Eknath Easwaran
Nilgiri Press
P.O. Box 256, Tomales, CA, 94971
1586380036 $14.95 www.amazon.com
Eastern mystic and meditation expert Eknath Easwaran's The Constant Companion is a deeply
spiritual, 375-page treatise about the universal nature of the Lord. Drawing heavily upon Hindu
tradition, The Constant Companion looks upon the Lord as The Lawgiver, the Tree of Life, the
Destroyer of Evil, the Maker of Reality, and many other names in its vignette-style meditations on
God and the Universe. A thoughtful, insightful and inspirationally engaging book, The Constant
Companion is enhanced for the western reader with a Guide To Sanskrit Pronunciation and a
Glossary.
Through The Rose Window
John F. Hayward
Skinner House Books
c/o Unitarian Universalist Association
25 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108-2800
1558964282 $18.00 www.amazon.com
Through The Rose Window: Art, Myth And The Religious Imagination by John F. Hayward
(Minister, First Unitarian Church, Columbus, Ohio, and Editor of "The Journal of Liberal
Religion")
is a masterfully written and scholarly study of the intersection between expressions of the human
spirit and the profound, life-changing impact of deep religious faith. Fourteen essays study the
importance of imagination in religion, in meaningful and perhaps somewhat provocative manner.
A
profound and thoughtful analysis, through The Rose Window is very highly recommended reading
for students of the interrelationship of religion, art, mythology, and spiritual expression.
Miracles Of The Qur'an
Harun Yahya
Al-Attique Publishers, Inc.
c/o Islamic Education & Media
730 East 10th Street, C.F., Brooklyn, NY 11230
1894264533 $10.00 www.al-attique.com
Miracles Of The Qur'an by Harun Yahya is an engaging, informative, challenging examination and
presentation of scientific miracles within the Qur'an, the holy work embodying the scriptural core
of
the Islamic faith. Beautiful, full-color photography illustrates the faithful words of an author who
seeks to share his faith in the Qur'an as God's Book and the Book of Truth. Carefully researched
in
terms of both science and faith, Miracles Of The Qur'an is an impressive, informative, captivating,
thought-provoking study, and strongly recommended reading for students of Islam.
Vaisnava India
Geary J. C. Sheridan
Vedic Heritage Foundation
3709 Watseka Avenue, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90034
0945421001 $225.00 www.amazon.com
Vaisnava India is an immense, comprehensive, gorgeously illustrated, 759 page, "reader friendly"
introduction to the ancient and venerable Vaisnava religious and spiritual tradition of East India.
Vaisnava India is filled with dazzling color photographs of classical art work, sculpture, temples,
and much more, enhancing an erudite text by Geary Sheridan and his co-authors, Jack Hebner and
Daniel Maziarz, that explains the basic nature, tenets, and various stories connected to
Vaisnavism. A superbly presented volume, Vaisnava India is a seminal, core addition to East
Indian religious studies reading lists and academic reference collections.
The Social Issues Shelf
The Compassionate Rebel
Burt F. Berlowe, Rebecca A. Janke, and Julie D. Penshorn
Growing Communities for Peace
P.O. Box 248, Scandia, MN 55073-0248
0964667649 $24.95 www.amazon.com
The Compassionate Rebel: Energized By Anger, Motivated By Love is a selection of interviews
and
stories collected and written by journalist and social activist Burt F. Berlowe, peace educator and
public speaker Rebecca A. Janke, and poet community activist Julie D. Penhsorn about people
who
dare to defy the homogenized main culture and make a difference. More than just an entertaining
anthology, The Compassionate Rebel stirs up the reader's passion to go out there and join
forces
with others to make the world a better place. Enhanced with black and white photography by
Todd
Cota, The Compassionate Rebel is very highly recommended reading for social, political,
community, and issue oriented activists.
The Global Activist's Manual
Mike Prokosch & Laura Raymond, editors
Thunder's Mouth Press
c/o Avalon Publishing Group
161 William St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10038
1560254017 $15.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively edited by community activists Mike Prokosch and Laura Raymond, The Global
Activist's Manual: Local Ways To Change The World is an invigorating, practical, "hands on" and
user friendly guide to making a difference and fighting back against the worst excesses of
corporate
globalization. Individual chapters cogently address methods for building local, national, and
international coalitions; confronting explicit and implicit white supremacy; informing consumers
and
organizing boycotts; working with elected officials to effect change; getting media coverage, and
a
great deal more. The Global Activist's Manual is very highly recommended for anyone, anywhere,
who wants to put forth a genuine and effective effort to make the world a better place.
Eternal Treblinka
Charles Patterson
Lantern Books
One Union Square West, Suite 201, New York, NY 10003-3303
1930051999 $20.00 www.lanternbooks.com www.amazon.com
Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment Of Animals And The Holocaust is a grim, compelling
examination
of the emergence of industrialized slaughter of animals and a comparison of that technology,
psychology, and philosophical rationale with the genocidal, methodical, industrialized slaughter of
human beings in the holocausts of the 20th century. Controversial, iconoclastic, Eternal Treblinka
concludes with poignant and inspiring personal stories drawn from animal advocates of Jewish
descent whose lives and families were directly affected by the Holocaust. Eternal Treblinka is
strongly recommended reading for animal rights activists and a unique contribution to Holocaust
Studies reference collections.
Guilty As Charged: The True Story of a Gay Beret
Jay Hatheway
GLB Publishers
PO Box 78212 San Francisco, CA 94107
187919483X $16.95 www.glbpubs.com www.amazon.com
Jay Hatheway served with distinction for four years in the Army as a Green Beret -- the army's
elite
combat force. Jay was indistinguishable from his fellow Green Beret's in training, ability,
dedication,
and service. But there was one difference that the military establishment could not abide and
which
overrode all other aspects of Jay Hatheway's military career and performance -- he was a
homosexual. In Guilty As Charged: The True Story Of A Gay Beret, Jay has candidly recorded
his
experiences while in service, including his court-martial, and his dedicated work in behalf of
lesbians
and gays concerned about their civil rights as men and women serving their country through
military
service. Guilty As Charged clearly and persuasively details the first constitutional challenge to the
prohibition against homosexuality in the armed forces. Enhanced for the reader with footnotes and
index, Guilty As Charged is a welcome, articulate, and much needed contribution to the on-going
national dialogue on gays in the military and the constitutional issues involved with respect to one
of
the last bastions of state supported, federally sponsored discrimination. Highly recommended
reading, Guilty As Charged puts a human face to a hot-button social issue, and in doing so well
serves the entire military community, gay or straight.
The Marriage/Divorce Shelf
How To Be Married 50 Years And Love It
Richard Rundell & Irene Rundell
Booklocker.com
PO Box 983, Haskell, OK 74436
1591130026 $12.95 www.amazon.com
Collaboratively written by longtime married couple Richard and Irene Rundell, both of whom are
devout Christians, How To Be Married 50 Years And Love It is a spiritual and a practical guide
to
enjoying the fruits of a dedicated marriage based in Scripture. Individual chapters address the
manifold duties and principles that both spouses can live by, ranging from the wisdom of God in
the
institution of marriage, to the strength that lies in family unity, and much more. An excellent and
insightful guide, How To Be Married 50 Years And Love It is especially recommended for
Christian
couples contemplating or just starting out their lives together in holy matrimony, as well as being
an
invaluable resource for seasoned marriage partners seeking to improve and enhance their
long-term
relationship to on another.
Divorce: Making The Break
David Bell
Siles Press
c/o Silman James Press
3624 Shannon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
1890085065 $17.95 1-323-661-9922 www.amazon.com
Half of all marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate is even higher for teen marriages. David Bell
draws upon five years of extensive research and personal experience in writing Divorce: Making
The
Break, a straightforward, "reader friendly" book about what to expect and how to best ease the
painful transition of a divorce. From dealing with emotional violence to helping children cope to
working through the aftermath, Divorce: Making The Break is a rock-solid compendium of
sensible
advice and practical considerations. Divorce: Making The Break is very highly recommended
reading for those contemplating a divorce or who find themselves currently caught up in a divorce
--
especially when there are children involved.
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