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Reviewer's Choice
Treasured Times
Lonna Weidemann
LW Promotionals
PO Box 7583, Helena, MT 59604
097483162X $12.99 www.lwpromo.com
Printed in a spiral bound format, Treasured Times: 101 Creative Gift Ideas Under $10.00 by
Lonna
Weidemann (who has been active in the gift industry for 15 years, has authored two gift basket
busines books, and who manufactures her own retail wrap product which won the 2004 "Hot
Products Contest" from N.M.O.A.) is an anthology of memorable, creative, and inexpensive gift
ideas. Suggestions range from hand-made dipped pretzels, to a handy bank made from a specially
decorated and personalized coffee can, to family videos for relatives, and much more. An
excellent
sourcebook of ideas for gift-givers, especially those on a budget - or who need to come up with
something nice for each member of a large extended family!
The Emperor Of Ice Cream
Rose Vesel Matus
The Wordsmithy, LLC
PO Box 224, New Milford, NJ 07646
097488703 $24.95 1-800-780-5183 www.thewordsmithy.com
The Emperor Of Ice Cream: The True Story Of Haagen-Dazs, A Love Story by Rose Vesel
Mattus
is the history of the Haagen Dazs ice cream company. It's also the story of immigrant children
who
marry as teenage sweethearts and their struggle of many "years and tears" to create one particular
formula for a product that would go on to make them wealthy beyond their wildest dreams, and
their ice cream to become an American legend. This is the biographical account of how Rose and
her
husband Reuben, built a commercial giant from from the humblest beginnings with hard work,
uncompromising diligence, and unwavering determination. This is the fascinating and inspiring
story
of Haagen-Dazs that exemplifies the great American dream of opportunity and went on to
becoming
an international success from across the country and around the world!
Beyond Cultural Anxieties
Aaron A. Vessup, editor
XanEdu Original Works
c/o Cultures In Focus International
PO Box 7218, Elgin, IL 60121
1593990812 $TBA www.xanedu.com/originalworks/vessup
Knowledgeably compiled and expertly edited by Aaron A. Vessup (Professor Emeritius, Elgin
Community College), Beyond Cultural Anxieties: Ingredient Of Fear, Tests Of Character is an
anthology of writings by authors from a wide variety of cultures describing personal experiences
and
what can be learned when crossing the gap between one way of life and another. Tales of
struggling
to break through with one's message in an alien and sometimes even hostile environment range
from
the story of a parent desiring to be reunited with her family yet fearful that her relatives in native
Mali will circumcize her daughter; a white woman's effort to teach sensitivity to a room of hostile
police offers, one of whom speaks in racial epithets the moment she enters; a public school
substitute
teacher's efforts to spur leadership and community involvement, and much more. An emotionally
charged, positive account that threads together case studies in the hope of finding a common
thread
that will promote a better tomorrow even amid diversely conflicting worldviews.
A Caregiver's Challenge
Maryann Schacht, MSW, BCD
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595308910 $14.95 www.iuniverse.com www.caregivers-challenge.net
A Caregiver's Challenge: Living, Loving, Letting Go by psychotherapist Maryann Schact
chronicles
her own experience caring for her terminally ill husband and candidly exploring how terminal
illness
affects personal relationships. The onset of serious illness can throw relationships into shock,
making
it difficult to stay open and loving in spite of fear, and confronting people with the terror of things
they never wanted to talk about. Simple steps and exercises to manage pain, consolodate one's
emotional as well as physical resources, and stay true to one's bonds despite the perilous journey
ahead, as well as advice concerning hard decisions and the medical power of attorney, dealing
with
money matters, alternative therapies to complement modern medicine, and much more. A highly
recommended primer, written especially for caregivers but filled with crucial wisdom for anyone
confronting the protracted loss of a loved one.
The Fiction Shelf
Category Five
Philip S. Donlay
Nightbird Press
129 North Second Street, Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55401
0975376535 $23.95 1-612-817-7369 www.nightbirdpress.com
Category Five is Philip S. Donlay debut novel. This superbly written adventure thriller of man vs.
nature follows the efforts of a rescue mission to extract key government people who have been
studying hurricane Helena, the most powerful storm in recorded history. A routine effort begins to
go wrong when an assassination attempt is made on the life of a lead scientist, and protagonist
Donovan Nash must risk everything - his life, his hidden secrets, and his future - to combat human
intrigue and natural disaster alike, and save the woman he loves. A gripping, tension-filled saga
that
entangles the reader's attention and does not let go.
Tall Trees, Tall People
Rex Southwell
Pleasant Word
PO Box 428, Enumclaw, WA 98022
1414101546 $32.99 1-800-326-4674 www.pleasantword.com
Tall Trees, Tall People by Rex Southwell is a deftly written novel that takes place in northern
Michigan and tells the story of one family's struggle against a background of cutting virgin timber,
clearing land, and making a life in the far north woods. Set in the early twentieth century, it tells
of a
young man made a ward of the state, and placed with a farmer who won't let him stop working
long
enough to go to school. When the young man turns eighteen, his father returns, only to find his
son
consumed with bitterness. The road to forgiveness is a long and rocky one, amid financial
pressures,
the perils of an untamed wilderness, and bonds of family love that at times stretch tenuously thin.
Highly recommended.
Fire Of God
J. M. Kelly
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595660908 $28.95 www.iuniverse.com www.authorsden.com/jmkelly
Fire Of God is the debut volume of a planed five-part series by author J. M. Kelly that is a dark
allegory set in a distant future. A war with origins in the distant past threatens the balance of good
and evil, and terrible events come to enwrap the planet Augusta. One of Augusta's KaRel family is
bequeathed the most powerful weapon imagineable: the Fire of God. But power this great is
almost
beyond mortal comprehension, and could potentially hold the key to the galaxy's demise, as surely
as
its salvation. A gripping saga of struggle and the search for meaning, and the threat of
all-consuming
internecine conflict, highly recommended.
Keeper Of The Cross
Nathan Barber
PublishAmerica
PO Box 151, Frederick, MD 21705-0151
1413721362 $19.95 www.publishamerica.com
Keeper Of The Cross by history teacher Nathan Barber is an exciting epic novel. Set in the era of
the
Crusades, it follows the life of a young English crusader who, after a fateful encounter with
Richard
the Lionheart in the Holy Land, returns to England with a double mission: to safeguard the two
pieces of the True Cross and combat the treachery of Prince John. But both objectives are filled
with
peril and danger, and a lone man faces immense odds in his struggle to attempt to confront
treachery
at its highest levels. A thoroughly riveting and engaging yarn, told with a flair for details of the
era.
Outrage: We The People
Michael Bret Hood
Baycrest Books
PO Box 2009, Monroe, MI 48161
0972845038 $14.95 www.baycrestbooks.com
In Outrage: We The People, novelist Michael Bret Hood draws upon his many years of
experience
as a member of the U.S. Department of Justice to craft an impressive political thriller. An
action-adventure story in which a group of American citizens calling themselves "The Patriots"
decide to halt commerical and federal corruption by taking things into their own hands, they put
everything on the line to broadcast their message and demand change - but at what price? An
exciting saga, written with vibrancy and a sense of enthusiastic determination that disregards
personal welfare for the importance of getting done what has to be done.
My Dearest Patcy
Barbara Vest
Elton-Wolf Publishing
2505 Second Avenue, Suite 515, Seattle WA 98121
1586191004 $17.00 1-888-281-5965 www.alton-wolf.com
My Dearest Patcy: The Early Years Of Martha Washington is a unique and superbly written
historical novel about Martha (Patcy) Dandridge, the woman who would met and marry George
Washington as her second husband and become the First Lady of the newly formed United States
of
America. Author Barbara Vest has created a remarkable and erudite novel of history and romance
with meticulous attention to historical background and detail including the story of her first
marriage, a match made of love between herself and the aristocratic-blood Daniel Parke Custis,
against the will of Custis' father - only her first husband's untimely death could cut short their
bond.
Yet as a twenty-eight year old wealthy widow with two surviving children, she would persevere
past
grief, and one day make her contribution to history. A rapturously told portrait of a strong and
truly
remarkable woman.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
All Roads Lead To Murder
Albert A. Bell, Jr.
High Country Publishers (NBN, dist.)
197 New Market Center, #135, Boone, NC 28607
097130453X $21.95 1-800-462-6420 www.highcountrypublishers.com
Set in the world of the first century Roman Empire, Pliny the Younger teams up with his friends
Taciiitus the historian and the Christian physician Luke who is composing the story of his
crucificed
god Jesus, to solve an horrific murder in the ancient community of Smyrna. Superbly illustrasted
with 30 line drawings by William Martin Johnson that original appeared in the firrst edition of
Lew
Wallace's 19th Centuryt novel "Ben Hur", and supplemented with a glossary of terms for the use
of
modern readers, All kRoads Lead To Murder is a superbly crafted, wonderfully written murder
mystery that treats the reader to a thrilling detective story meticulously backgrounded with
accurate
historical detail. Author Albert A. Bell, Jr. (Professor of History at the University of North
Carolina
- Chapel Hill) has drawn upon his considerable expertise and imagination to craft one of the best
antiquarian murder mysteries published to date. Also very highly recommended is his earlier
antiaurian historical novel, Daughter of Lazarus; and his nonfiction work Resources in Ancient
Philosophy (co-authored with James B. Allis) and Exploring The New Testament World.
The Self-Help Shelf
Squeezing Your Size 14 Self Into A Size 6 World
Carrie Myers Smith
Champion Press
4308 Blueberry Road, Fredonia, WI 53021
1891400304 $16.00 1-877-250-3354 www.championpress.com
It seems there is no end to diet and self-help books -- with most of them not being worth the
paper
they are printed on. Then there is Squeezing Your Size 14 Self Into A Size 6 World: A Real
Woman's Guide To Food, Fitness And Self-Acceptance by Carrie Myers Smith who draws upon
her
considerable experience and undeniable expertise to create a truly effective and "user friendly"
manual that will enable her readers to successfully deal with the kinds of head games and body
games that so often derail simple happiness and ordinary satisfaction with our selves. Carrie
delivers
the keys to successful self-care; shows how to control stress and not let stress be in control; how
wellness means uncluttering our lives; how to overcome obstacles to fitness; figure out a fitness
plan
specifically appropriate for the reader's particular needs; as well as discovering what "eating
personality" is ours and how to use it to advantage. Also very highly recommended is the
companion
title, Carrie Myers Smith's Squeezing Your Size 14 Self Into A Size 6 World Workbook
(1891400967, $18.95) complete with exercises and worksheets to create a truly customized
personal wellness plan.
Hope Is Like The Sun
Lisa Church
HopeXchange Publishing
26 Towne Centre Way, #731, Hampton, VA 23666-1999
0974869961 $15.95 1-757-826-2162 www.HopeXchange.com
There is no more poignant or painful loss to a parent than the loss of a child, whether it be by
miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. There are almost a million pregnancy miscarriages a year in
the
United States alone, and all too high record numbers of infant deaths. Hope Is Like The Sun:
Finding Hope And Healing After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Or Infant Death follows author Lisa
Church
and four of her close friends as they personally navigate the difficult passage through the grief of
having a child die. The result is a unique volume offering similar couples a compendium of
practical
tips and emotional/spiritual encouragements that can only come from personal experience and an
intimate expertise. Hope Is Like The Sun is strongly encouraged and highly recommended reading
for anyone having to deal with the death of a child -- before or after one is born into the family
and
the world.
Beacon Of Hope
Marcia J. Lawton
Cameo Publications
PO Box 8006, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
0974414913 $17.95 1-8666-372-2636 www.cameopublications.com
Beacon Of Hope: A Guide To Internal Truth by Marcia J. Lawton (Founder of the Alcohol and
Drug Education/Rehabilitation Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, and herself in
recovery
for thirty years) was written specifically to show men and women of all ages and backgrounds just
how they can successfully deal with the inevitable stresses and problems of life, uncover and
surmount personal barriers to emotional growth and well-being, and enhance their life journey
with
meaning and with joy. A welcome and inspiring addition to anyone's personal improvement and/or
self-help reading list, Beacon Of Hope is informed and informative reading.
How To Turn Anger Into Love
Reshmi M. Siddique & Mahmood I. Siddique
QualHealth Inc.
3 Fairview Terrace, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
1932675418 $14.95 1-609-730-3542 www.HowToTurnAngerIntoLove.com
The collaborative work of research scientist Reshmi M. Siddique and Mahmood I. Siddique
(Clinical
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry , New Jersey-Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School) How To Turn Anger Into Love: A Spiritual Guide is quite literally a
"how
to" manual for assertiveness in communicating one's own feelings and needs without harming or
threatening others. Dealing with anger in all its forms ranging from simple irritation to episodic
rage,
How To Turn Anger Into Love is enhanced for the reader with an "Anger Management
Checklist"
detailing step-by-step what must be done when angry, as well as an informative Afterword; a list
of
references for further study, and a "user friendly" index. How To Turn Anger Into Love is a
welcome and confidently recommended addition to personal self-help/self-improvement reading
lists.
Conscious Courage
Maureen Stearns, MS
Enrichment Books
PO Box 3362, Seminole, FL 33775-3362
0972690832 $13.95 www.enrichmentbooks.info
An especially recommended addition to personal inspirational and self-help reading lists,
Conscious
Courage: Turning Everyday Challenges Into Opportunities by Maureen Stearns shows the reader
how to challenge self-defeating thoughts, rise above emotional discomfort, and heighten one's
awareness of life's opportunities. An upbeat guide to adopting a positive attitude, building inner
resolve and focusing the will to make one's dreams a reality, Conscious Courage presents its
wisdom
in direct terms and short sections, which can be browsed and internalized quickly and easily. A
sprinkling of inspirational quotes rounds out this insightful guide.
The Rapture Of Maturity
Charles D. Hayes
Autodidactic Press
PO Box 872749, Wasilla, AK 99687
0962197947 $21.95 www.autodidactic.com
The Rapture Of Maturity: A Legacy Of Lifelong Learning by former Marine and self-taught
philosopher Charles D. Hayes is a self-help guide intended especially for the middle aged and
those
passing the half-century mark, that discusses how to sift wisdom from one's own experiences, get
in
touch with younger generations, take steps to leave the world a better place, and focus on what is
truly important in life. An upbeat, plain-terms guidebook encouraging the reader to reap the
rewards
of living authentically and responsibly, The Rapture Of Maturity is a source of abiding inspiration
to
persevere and determine the goals to which one most wishes to dedicate oneself. Highly
recommended.
Relationships: Gifts of the Spirit
Julie Hutslar
Luminous Epinoia Press
PO Box 1224, Cedar City, UT 84721
0975300040 $15.00 www.luminousepinoia.com
Relationships: Gifts Of The Spirt by Julie Hutslar is a spiritual self-help guide to meeting the
challenges of difficult relationships, and transform them into opportunities for growth. A spiritual
discussion that explores issues of karma, creating equality among souls, understanding and
communicating in spite of differences in polarity and point of view, and much more. A practical,
serious-minded tour of methods to find balance in one's association with others.
The Leadership Talk
Brent Filson
Williamstown Publishing Company
505 White Oaks Road, Williamstown, MA 01267
097490421X $14.95 www.actionleadership.com
Also available in a hardcover edition (0974904201, $24.95), The Leadership Talk: The Greatest
Leadership Tool by motivational speaker and leadership expert Brent Filson is a detailed guide for
leaders, particularly in the business world, to the skill of motivating one's followers and getting
results. From the three indispensable questions that one must ask when facing every leadership
challenge, to proven processes to quickly get people on one's side and keep them there, to means
of
establishing strong relationships and the secrets to enkindle enthusiasm, The Leadership Talk is a
superlative, step-by-step primer and planner. Highly recommended for anyone charged managerial
duties.
Kicking Depression's Ugly Butt
Robert Westermeyer
Quick Prints
1610 Long Leaf Circle, St.Louis, MO 63146
1882349075 $14.95 1-888-782-5474 www.quickpublishing.com
Kicking Depression's Ugly Butt by licensed psychologist Robert Westermeyer is a self-help guide
that embraces a "divide and conquer" approach to overcoming depression. Offering strategies
based
on research in clinical psychology, Kicking Depression's Ugly Butt offers an in-depth explanation
of
why depression endures, and dozens of techniques to increase personal resiliance against it.
Simple
illustrations vividly drive home the points and recommendations throughout, and an inset section
of
laminated coping cards that can be cut and carred in one's wallet or pocket for quick reference
when
in need round out this plain-talking, myth-busing, highly recommended coping guide.
The American History Shelf
The Lost Guide
Richard Hetu
East Village Press
666 Greenwich Street, Sujite 643, NY, NY 10014
0975330705 $25.95 1-646-352-2117 www.eastvillagepress.com
There are a great many new books out now on the Lewis & Clark, but The Lost Guide: The Man
Behind The Lewis And Clark Expedition is unique and particularly recommended reading. This is
the story of Toussaint Charbonneau, Sacagawea's "Husband" and a many who has been a
neglected
element of the Lewis & Clark historic journey of discover. Charbonneau played a crucial role in
the
expedition, indeed, without him there would never have been Sacagawea and it is more than likely
that without her the expedition would have been doomed to failure at several critical points.
Charbonneau was one of the many French-Canadians in the early history of the western frontier
fur
trade. When the Lewis & Clark expedition was formed, he was living among the Native American
Hidatsas whose lands in 1808 were in the Upper Missouri area. Very ably written by Montreal
journalist Richard Hetu, The Lost Guide restores not only Charbonneau to his proper place, but
the
role and historic contributions of the French-Canadians in the early beginning days of what was to
become the great westward expansion from the eastern seaboard to the shores of the Pacific
ocean.
A Mile Deep And Black As Pitch
Carrie Papa
The McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company
431-B East College Street, Granville, OH 43023
0939923904 $24.95 1-800-233-8787 www.mwpub.com
Carrie Papa's father, Paul Moore, was a deep shaft miner in the Franklin Mine in northern New
Jersey. This is an area well known to geologists, mining historians, and mineral experts for the
quality, diversity, and complexity of zinc ores and associated mineral wealth. A Mile Deep And
Black As Pitch: An Oral History Of The Franklin And Sterling Hill Mines is a unique regional
history drawing upon the memories and experiences of thirty-four mine workers, their families,
and
others whose lives were intertwined the New Jersey mining industry in general, and the New
Jersey
Zinc Company in particular between the years of 1897 and 1986. A superbly presented and
original
work of seminal history, A Mile Deep And Black As Pitch is especially recommended to the
attention of students as well as non-specialist general readers with an interest in American's
mining
industry and the contributions deep shaft ore mining has made to the development and expansion
of
the American nation.
The Poetry Shelf
Snap Shots
Rochelle Brener
Write Here, A Sanctuary For Writers
162-B2 Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336
0971783306 $14.95
Winner of the Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Award, Snap Shots: Photo Op
Poems From An Everyday Life is an anthology of vibrant, free-verse poetry. Celebrating the
transformations and experiences of New Orleans life through the eyes of musicians, young adults,
and women in search of dreams, Snap Shots celebrates the ordinary in its search for the
extraordinary. A handful of black-and-white photographs of people and daily life serve as
inspiration. "Don't Think Of An Elephant": When you tell yourself not to think, / or to think of
nothing, it's amazing / what your mind will do. Like when / someone says, "don't think of / an
elephant" and all you can conjure up / are Dumbo ears and peanut breath. // Some experts tell
you,
"don't blame / yourself," and right away you're in / trouble. You know that they mean / you have
to
look inside yourself / and see what it was you should have done / instead of whatever it was / you
did.
Moonbeams And Myst
Joyce P. Hale
Imagine Publishing
7620 Dogleg Road, Dayton, OH 45414
0975889907 $13.95 http://publish.bluesky40.com
A slender, 110 page volume of 110 poems punctuated by small, colored photographs, Joyce
Hale's
Moonbeam And Myst is a compilation of wonderful, mind-soaring, heart-feeling lyrics that range
from the familial to the humours and back again. You Are Not Gone: Although I cannot see your
face or hear your voice so clear,/I feel that you are watching...I sense your presence near./I think
of
your out of the blue when sunshine showers me.../Oh no, you've never gone away from heart and
memory.//I look for your to come around; I hear you call my name,/You come to mind so vividly
as
breezes stir the lane./I know you walk along my side when I am all alone.../They say you crossed
the
river wide./but I know you are not gone.
The Mountain Poems Of Meng Hao-jan
David Hinton, translator
Archipelago Books
239 West 12th Street, 3C, New York, NY 10014
0972869239 $12.00 www.archipelagobooks.org
Meng Hao-jan (689-740 C.E.) is one of China's greatest poets during the illustrious T'ang
Dynasty.
A man who was deeply influenced by Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism and provides unique insights
encapsulated by succinct language. Now expertly and deftly translated into English for the first
time
by David Hinton, the poetry of this esteemed elder in the pantheon of China's greatest poets is
readily available and accessible to a grateful and appreciative American readership. Adrift at
Wu-ling: Wu-ling's river thinned out, my long-ago/boat glides on into peach-blossom
forests//where
headwaters harbored such quiet/mystery: immortal families so deep away.//Water meanders, blurs
into blue cliffs,/darkens green beneath a crossing cloud.//I sit listening. Idle gibbons cry out,
mind/sudden clarity far beyond a world of dust.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
YogaBand
Lisa M. Wolfe
Wish Publishing
PO Box 10337, Terre Haute, IN 47801
1930546696 $9.95 www.wishpublishing.com
In YogaBand, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Lisa Wolfe draws upon her
more than 14 years of professional experience in the fitness industry (which includes owning her
own gym and participating in fitness competitions) to offer an innovative and challenging Yoga
workout specially designed to increase personal muscle tone, improve physical flexibility, and
reduced psychological stress levels. After an informative introductory explanation of the
increasing
and enduring popularity of Yoga, YogaBand is divided into individual chapters on what
YogaBand
is; how to prepare for a YogaBand workout; special considerations; breathing techniques; safety
cautions; the yoga poses; sample routines; and additional information to insure a safe, successful,
and personally rewarding exercise experience. YogaBand is a welcome and highly recommended
addition to personal and professional yoga exercise program reference collections.
Johnny's Simple Dumbbell Workout
Johnny Aliotti
ProTips Media
810 Adair, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940
0974060003 $17.95 1-831-394-5119 www.ProTipsMedia.com
Johnny's Simple Dumbbell Workout, by competitive body builder Johnny Aliotti, is a no-nonsense
fitness guide that walks the reader through a healthy exercise routine involving dumbbells, with
simple instructions and black-and-white photographs. Basic streteches, sample routines and
exercises to build physical strength, recommended suggestions for a nutritious diet and healthy,
wholesome recipies fill this superb and easy-to-follow guide. Highly recommended, for lay people
as
well as fitness enthusiasts, offering practical instructions that are easy to follow with a minimum
of
equipment.
Deskercise!
Todd M. Berntson
Center Path Media
14859 Embry Path, Apple Valley, MN 55124
0972402217 $21.95 1-952-220-2633 fax: 651-407-0803
Deskercise: The Workplace Workout: A Revolutionary Exercise Program You Can Do Right At
Your Desk! by chropractor Todd M. Berntson is a superb resource especially for those who
spend
long hours at desks and computer workstations. Offering simple 15-minute exercises to prevent
muscle aches and pains, improve health and well-being, proper instructions for stretching, basic
tips
on vitamins, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits, black-and-white photographs and diagrams, and
much more, Deskercise is a welcome guidebook to improving not only one's physical fitness, but
also one's overall quality of life. Highly recommended.
Love Your Patients!
Scott Louis Diering, M.D.
Blue Dolphin Publishing
PO Box 8, Nevada City, CA 95959
1577331419 $17.95 www.loveyourpatients.org www.bluedolphinpublishing.com
Love Your Patients!: Essential Behaviors That Enrich The Lives Of Patients & Caregivers by Dr.
Scott Louis Diering (a practicing emergency medicine physician in Maryland, where he is also a
Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland medical school) persuasively argues
that it is love, respect, and humility which lie at the heart of the successful medical caretaker
whether
that caretaker be a doctor, a nurse, or a paraprofessional. This thesis is wonderful illustrated by a
series of true life stories. Of special note is the final section titled "The Art of Agape". Enhanced
for
the reader with extensive references and a "user friendly" index, Love Your Patients! should be
mandatory reading for the students of every medical school and nursing college in the
country.
The Jobs/Careers Shelf
Help! I'm Surrounded By Idiots
Tom E. Jones
WORX Publishing
5555 North West Avenue, #133, Fresno, CA 93711
0964908034 $17.95 1-800-604-9227 www.worxpublishing.com
In Help! I'm Surrounded By Idiots: A Workplace Survival Guide, author Tom E. Jones draws
upon
his many years of experience and expertise working with Fortune 500 companies, government
agencies, health care providers, and small businesses to offer a jargon-free presentation of what
working men and women can and should do to create rapport with colleagues and work with their
associates to build better careers and better companies. Help! I'm Surrounded By Idiots argues
against the traditional "one size fits all" approach so common to standard personnel training and
typical workshop gurus. Tom Jones has a natural writer's gift for making sophisticated concepts
and
complex work place relationships readily understandable and instantly recognizable to the reader.
Very strongly recommended reading for anyone wanting to successfully deal with staff and
management generated workplace stress should give a careful and instructive reading to Help! I'm
Surrounded By Idiots.
You Can Bank On Your Voice
Rodney Saulsberry
Tomdor Publishing
PO Box 1735, Agoura Hills, CA 91376
0974767808 $16.95 www.tomdorpublishing.com
In You Can Bank On Your Voice: Your Guide To A Successful Career In Voice-Overs, Rodney
Saulsberry draws upon his many years as one of the top voice-over talents whose work ranges
from
Toytoa and Alpo commerical campagins; to movie trailers for such films as How Stella Got Her
Grove Back, and Dumb & Dumberer; to character voice for animated television spots and the
Spider-man cartoon series to reveal how anyone can become successful in this specialized field of
the performing arts. Readers will learn how to audition, find an agent, make a suitable demo CD
or a
professional quality submission letter, record voice-overs at home, understand the procedure for
commercial, promo, and animation voice-over sessions, and much more. An excellent, practical
guide for anyone aspiring to an entertainment career, especially those seeking to making a living
from their voice but also for other actors seeking to broaden and hone the range of their
talents.
The Biography Shelf
Story: The Way Of Water
Anne Lenehan
The Communications Agency
c/o Jenkins Group Inc.
400 West Front Street, Suite 4A, Traverse City, MI 49684
0975226809 $29.95 www.bookpublishing.com
Story: The Way Of Water by Australian author Anne Lenehan is the biography of Story
Musgrave.
American hero, renaissance man, and arguably NASA's greatest spokesperson, Story Musgrave's
remarkable personalty, determination, and talent shine through in this inspirational accounting of
his
life and work. Told with detail, yet in a friendly, engrossing style of narration, Story: The Way Of
Water is as enjoyable to read as it is uplifting.
It Stops With Me
Charleen Touchette
Touch Art Books
PO Box 4009, Santa Fe, NM 87502
0974654507 $18.00 1-505-420-2411 TouchArt@aol.com www.authorsguild.net/touchart
It Stops With Me: Memoir Of A Canuck Girl is the autobiography of artist, writer, curator,
educator
and activist Charleen Touchette. Narrating a life steeped in traditions of both French Canadian
and
Indian cultures, but also darkened by the legacies of anger, alcoholic rages, and violence, It Stops
With Me tells of one woman's journey from girlhood to motherhood, to being debilitated by an
illness that compels her to face the dark memories of her past. A captivating and sober memoir of
a
difficult and varied life.
The Seesaw Girl And Me
Dick York
New Path Press
801 Garden Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
0974544647 $25.95 www.newpathpress.com
Dick York is best known to most people as the first Darren on the popular 1960s television show
"Bewitched". He was replaced in that role was suddenly and without announcement or
acknowledgment to the puzzlement of a legion of viewers. He died in 1992 and dedicated fans of
the
series (including a new generation of viewers that were treated to perpetual re-runs on
cable/satellite
television's TV Land and Nick at Night) only heard rumors about back problems as the cause of
one
of the first and most famous "changing of horses in midstream" events in weekly sitcom television
history. Now Dick's York's personal memoir has been posthumously published and we can all be
privy to his personal life, professional accomplishments, and how he came to grapple with such
obstacles as enduring back pain, addiction to pain medication, financial ruin, and a bittersweet life
rescued by an enduring life. In writing his autobiography, Dick York exhibits both candor and
humor. The Seesaw Girl And Me could well be cited as one of the best and most intrinsically
interesting celebrity memoirs published to date.
The Education Shelf
Study Abroad 101
Wendy Williamson
Agapy Publishing
2625 Hazelnut Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
097213283X $12.95 www.agapy.com
Study Abroad 101 by Wendy Williamson (Study Abroad Advisor at Western Michigan
University) is
a brilliantly conceived and expertly presented introduction providing specific, concise, informed
and
informative answers to 101 direct questions about studying abroad. From determining if studying
abroad is a viable option, to narrowing down the choices, to planning the trip, to health and safety
concerns, Study Abroad 101 goest on to cover such significant issues as money management
abroad,
"culture shock" arising from living in another country and living with the locals, to keeping in
touch
with the folks at home, and life after studying abroad. Of special note are Wendy's "Top Secrets
You
Should Know" to make studying abroad a successful educational and personal experience. If you
are
considering studying in another country, then give a close and careful reading to Wendy
Williamson's Study Abroad 101!
The Business Shelf
Building Biotechnology
Yali Friedman
ThinkBiotech LLC
PO Box 1456, Amherst, NY 14226
0973467622 $34.95 www.thinkbiotech.com
Building Biotechnology: Starting, Managing, And Understanding Biotechnology Companies by
biotechnology industry expert Yali Friedman is an introduction to the business of biotechnology,
written in plain terms readily accessible to lay readers. Covering the basics of funding, drug
development, research applications, legal and regulatory issues concerning such matters as
intellectual property, and much more, Building Biotechnology is a sound foundation for better
understanding this exciting and rapidly changing line of commerce and highly recommended
especially to visionary entrepreneurs with a keen interest in this challenging field.
Brandicapped?
Mel! Epstein
Black Forest Press
c/o Epic Book Promotions
594 Serrano Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1582750378 $19.95 1-888-808-5440 www.Brandicapped.com
Mel Epstein draws upon his many years of business experience and a natural gift for storytelling in
Brandicapped? to teach and illustrate for others just how to use brand names to clearly and
effectively communicate one's business identity, so as to impress oneself upon the memory of
anyone
who has reason to care about what one's business does. Presenting basic business and marketing
concepts in the format of a 43-chapter story, Brandicapped? illustrates its simple narrative with
whimsical black-and-white illustrations and diagrams. A plain-terms tale, accessible to all readers
regardless of background, very brief and easy to read yet effectively conveying a powerful idea
and
business tool.
Great Companies, Great Charts
Andy Dunn
iUniverse.com, Inc.
2021 Pine Lake Road, #100, Lincoln, NE 68512
0595312756 $14.95 www.iuniverse.com www.amazon.com
Andy Dunn is a successful investor, as well as a professional stock and commodies futures trader
who expertly distills what he knows into the pages of Great Companies, Great Charts: Effective
Stock Trading Techniques To Beat The Markets. Instructing the lay reader in how to scan for the
best stocks, enter trades with buy shops, exit trades with sell shops, reduce risk with portfolio
allocation, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a short time frame vs. a long one, and
much
more, Great Companies, Great Charts is a first-class primer and technique guide for investors of
all
experience levels with the market. Dunn's no-nonsense writing style does not obscure technical
matters but presents them in terms that readers of all backgrounds can readily grasp.
The Fantasy/Sci-Fi Shelf
To The Stars
L. Ron Hubbard
Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200, Hollywood, CA 90228
1592121756 $24.95 www.galaxypress.com www.tothestars.com
To The Stars is vintage science fiction adventure by the late L. Ron Hubbard. Originally published
in
the pages of "Astounding Science Fiction" magazine in 1950, this is the story of a galaxy rent
apart
by conflict, in which starships exact a horrific price from their crews in order to travel
unimagineable
distances. A brilliant engineer is shanghaied aboard one such ship during increasingly violent times
when the link between Earth's colonies is more tenuous than ever; yet as he struggles to survive,
he
will discover a startling truth that forms the key to mankind's ultimate destiny among the stars. A
vividly exciting work of mind-expanding science fiction, as bold and daring now as it was over
fifty
years ago.
The Travel Shelf
A Year Of Sundays
Edward D. Webster
VanderWyk & Burnham
PO Box 2789, Acton, MA 01720-6789
1889242217 $24.95 www.VandB.com
A Year Of Sundays: Taking The Plunge (and Our Cat) To Explore Europe is the personal
travelogue account of Edward Webster who, along with Marguerite, his legally blind wife of 28
years, and his 16-year-old cat, toured France, Holland, Austria, Greece, Italy, and Spain much in a
manner reminecent of the "Grand Tours" of the 19th century upper classes. Zest and passion bring
to life the sights and sounds of the world, recounting a one-of-a-kind travel experience that
deepened their relationship and enriched their lives. From shopkeepers so captivated by
Marguerite
they encourate her to touch and experience everything, to the comfortable indolence of a cat who
sees every place as home, to the quiet vibrancy of medieval-style villages and much more, A Year
Of
Sundays is an extraordinary and captivating journey following adventures both without and
within.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Going Deeper
Jean-Claude Koven
Prism House Press
69115 Ramon Road, Suite 1386, Cathedral City, CA 92234
0972395458 $24.95 1-888-600-9689 www.prismhouse.com
Going Deeper: How ToMake Sense Of Your Life When Your Life Makes No Sense by
entrepreneur
and metaphysical free spirit Jean-Claude Koven is a transcendent work of promise and
encouragement, written especially for those the author terms "Wanderers" - advanced souls who
came to Earth from a distant dimension, currently incarnated on planet Earth to aid in its
dimensional shift. Redefining reality with the positive message that now is the time to make a
choice,
whether to continue the status quo of one's existence or strive to make a bigger difference for the
better in the life of oneself and others, Going Deeper is a profound metaphysical work with a
transcendent message about waking up and taking control of one's positive influence, whether one
truly believes oneself to be a Wanderer or simply an ordinary human soul beset with the same
multitude of complex problems, challenges, and opportunities as anyone else.
The Language Studies Shelf
Comic Mnemonics
Jim Sarris
Alacan Publishing
PO Box 8623, Tarrytown, NY 10591
0974909637 $16.95 1-914-333-7705 www.comicmnemonics.com
Profusely illustrated by Jim Sarris with one hundred instances of cartoon style artwork, Comic
Mnemonics: A Fun, Easy Way To Remember Spanish Verbs by Jim Sarris is a vocabulary
building
guide that uses simple, humorous line drawings and whimsical catch phrases to help students of
Spanish memorize verbs, such as "viajar" to travel: "on Mars, they travel via jars". Conjugation
and
grammar reviews for each verb help reinforce memorization and understanding of these verbs, all
of
which are common-use words vital for anyone striving to gain a working command of the Spanish
language. Highly recommended for self-study, student use, review, or just plain fun.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Successful Investing
Don Chambers, CPA, MBA, PFP
Fingerprint Press
PO Box 278075-8705, Sacramento, CA 95826
0972207139 $14.99 1-877-807-4509 www.fingerprintpress.com
Successful Investing: Using Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds by certified public account and
financial
investment expert Don Chambers is a highly practical instructional concerning to the world of
finance and investing, intended especially for the lay reader. Chapters delineate basic
need-to-know
information concerning equity building, real estate, portfolio design, investment advisory services,
pitfalls to watch out for when investing in collectible items, and much more. A handful of charts
and
graphs add visual emphasis to the solid principles of this "must-read" financial primer for anyone
considering putting their money to work.
After The Mold
Gordon Smith
Cargo Publishing Company
PO Box 75162, Houston, TX 77234
0965312372 $29.95 1-888-332-6657
After The Mold: It'sYour Money Turning To Dust! by insurance claims expert Gordon Smith is
an
information resource for the lay reader concerning insurance, insured losses, and the claims that
arise
from them with regard to issues of mold in one's housing. Advice about mold claims and what to
do
if entangled in the situation, a broad view of the history of insurance, tips on where to stay and eat
when one's home is being treated for mold, dealing with "contractors and other scoundrels" and
much more fill this superb and money-saving guide for anyone concerned about household mold
and
the expense of removing it.
The Letter Writer
Robert Mercer-Nairne
Gritpoul, Inc.
c/o Hurley Media LLC
1477 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
0974814105 $22.95 1-505-982-4006 www.hurleymedia.com
The Letter Writer by Robert Mercer-Nairne is a compelling satirical spoof of those frantic
get-rich-quick schemes and too-good-to-be-true financial intrigues that were to climax in the
great
stock market crash of 2000. In a prosperous Seattle suburb, an assemblage of ordinary and
seemingly well-off individuals have the (mis)fortune to encounter a free copy of "The Rich Man's
Investment Letter". They sign up for one of his Golden Cruises and entire the stock market... just
before the 2001 crash! At times scathing, witty, rollicking funny or all too serious, The Letter
Writer
is a compelling parable of greed, overreaching, vanity, and the human struggle to understand what
truly matters in life... when not diverted by material wants and needs. Although a work of fiction,
The Letter Writer is strongly recommended reading for anyone taking "flyers" in stock market
schemes in the hope of getting rich quick.
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