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Reviewer's Choice
No Grey Areas
Joseph N. Gagliano
NoGreyAreas.com
Rebel Publishing
3104 E. Camelback #605, Phoenix, AZ 85016
9780997124811 $15.99 pbk / $9.99 Kindle www.amazon.com
Author Joseph N. Gagliano candidly and remorsefully tells the reader how the lure of easy money
seduced him into illicit behavior. Gagliano was not involved in drugs or "street crime"; he was an
expert at running complicated betting schemes involving the precise distribution of game scores,
which he rigged to ensure that he walked away with a handsome, if ill-gotten profit. Targeted by
the FBI, Gagliano served prison time and vowed to turn his life around, only to experience the
victim's side of the con game. A trusted business partner betrayed him; a single mistake with a
shady friend brought the FBI on his head a second time; and the first criminal defense lawyer he
turned to was perhaps the worst fraud of them all. Gagliano presents No Grey Areas partly as a
tell-all confessional of his bad decisions, and partly as a scathing indictment of deplorable human
behavior - not only in the realm of illegal sports gambling, but also the completely legal realm of
bank/real estate gambling that nearly destroyed the U.S. economy in 2009. A testament of
hard-learned wisdom, No Grey Areas is utterly fascinating from cover to cover.
Survival of the Caregiver
Janice Hucknall Snyder
MSI Press, LLC
1760-F Airline Hwy, #203, Hollister, CA 95023
www.msipress.com
9781942891062, $14.95, PB, 222pp, www.amazon.com
"Survival of the Caregiver: A Treasury of ABC Self-Help Words That Give Encouragement and
Support to the Caregiver" by Janice Hucknall Snyder is the direct result of all the author's ins and
outs, ups and downs when caring for her husband for some 20 years when he had Parkinson's
Disease, which was followed by Dementia. "Survival of the Caregiver" is written from the heart,
making it as candidly personal as it is 'real-world' informative. Janice specifically chose to use an
alphabetical list of topics so that a busy caregiver can refer to a special need quickly. "Survival of
the Caregiver" will aid substantially and practically significantly assist caregivers in their sad, but
meaningful day-in, day-out journey with a special needs loved one. Simply stated, every
community library, senior citizen center instructional reference collection, as well as an
individual caregiver's personal reading list.
The Dalai Lama's Big Book of Happiness
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, author
Edited by Renuka Singh
Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari
65 Parker Street, Suite 7, Newburyport, MA 01950
www.redwheelweiser.com
9781571747396 $16.95 pbk / $9.95 Kindle www.amazon.com
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the current Buddhist spiritual leader, yet The Dalai Lama's Big
Book of Happiness is openly addressed to readers of all faiths and all walks of life. Buddhist
philosophy and practical wisdom intertwine in this thoughtful guide to attuning oneself to life's
joy. Predicated on the assumption that each human being is responsible for his or her own
well-being and happiness, as well as the health of society, The Dalai Lama's Big Book of
Happiness examines how happiness can be attained both individually and collectively. "If your
neighbor is unjust toward you, it is necessary and appropriate to put up a counter-measure, but
without anger or hatred. Analyze the situation and take your effective counter-measure with a
smile. That is more effective, isn't it? So hatred is almost of no use. If you think along these lines,
you will realize that hatred is something that deserves to be thrown into the waste-paper basket."
Highly recommended.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
Justin Hill
Weinstein Books
345 Hudson Street, 13th floor, New York, NY 10014
www.weinsteinbooks.com
9781602862876, $14.99, PB, 320pp, www.amazon.com
Based on the writings of Wang Dulu, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny" by
Justin Hill is another deftly crafted novel featuring a life-altering quest, another struggle between
honor and lust for power, an yet another generation of warriors forging alliances and enmities.
The adventure, romance, and artistry of popular martial arts film 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon' continues in this novelized companion to the first ever Netflix debut film, "Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny" and is a terrifically entertaining page-turner of a read
from beginning to end. Very highly recommended for community library General Fiction
collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon:
Sword of Destiny" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Money/Finance Shelf
Deduct Everything!
Eva Rosenberg
Humanix Books
PO Box 20989, West Palm Beach, FL 33416
www.humanixbooks.com
9781630060473, $19.99, PB, 286pp, www.amazon.com
Simply stated, "Deduct Everything!: Save Money with Hundreds of Legal Tax Breaks, Credits,
Write-Offs, and Loopholes" by tax specialist Eva Rosenberg should be read carefully from cover
to cover by every tax payer in the country. Informed and informative, practical and lawful,
"Deduct Everything!" is packed solid with instructional information that will lowering almost
anyone's annual federal and/or state tax bill. "Deduct Everything!" is a comprehensive and
thoroughly 'reader friendly' guide to legal deductions, credits and loopholes including: Rules of
thumb for record-keeping and how to stay organized; Secrets to mortgage, tax and insurance
deductions; Maximizing work-related expenses; Making the most of medical expense and health
savings accounts; Strategies for utilizing deductions and credits for education; and even tips on
how to make more money with some of it being altogether tax-free! Of special note are the
manifold ways to increase an IRS refund! If you pay taxes, you need your very own copy of
"Deduct Everything!". Very highly recommended for community library Money/Finance
instructional reference collections, it should be noted that "Deduct Everything!" is also available
in a Kindle edition ($7.99).
The Art of Making a Pile and Living Like a King
Alistair Friend
CreateSpace
4900 LaCross Rd., North Charleston, SC 29406
www.createspace.com
9781523265039, $18.00, PB, 148pp, www.amazon.com
Along with contributions by Ace Wilde and Philip James Kirke, "The Art of Making a Pile and Living Like a King" author Alistair Friend draws upon his many years of experience and expertise to present an accessible and entertaining guide to wealth creation specifically designed and intended for ordinary people who are starting from an ordinary financial base. All of the illustrative examples and insightful anecdotes are from real life. All of the money management techniques are authentic and proven. Thoroughly 'reader friendly', practical, and directly applicable, the nine practical strategies presented in the pages of "The Art of Making a Pile and Living Like a King" make this invaluable guide very highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Money/Finance instructional reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists.
The Social Issues Shelf
Trouble I've Seen
Drew G. I. Hart
Herald Press
1251 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
www.heraldpress.com
9781513800004, $16.99, PB, 198pp, www.amazon.com
High-profile killings of young black men and women by white police officers, and the protests
and violence that ensued, have convinced many white Christians to reexamine their intuitions
when it comes to race and justice. In "Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views
Racism", theologian and Christian issues blogger Drew G. I. Hart places police brutality, mass
incarceration, antiblack stereotypes, poverty, and everyday acts of racism within the larger
framework of white supremacy. Leading readers toward Jesus, Hart offers concrete practices for
churches that seek solidarity with the oppressed and are committed to racial justice.
Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the
Church Views Racism" is a compelling, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from beginning
to end. Very highly recommended reading and critically important, even life-changing reading,
for clergy and all members of the Christian community regardless of their denominational
affiliation.
The Fiction Shelf
The Blackpool Highflyer
Andrew Martin
Isis Large Print
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9781785411236, $35.50, 440pp, www.amazon.com
Assigned to drive holidaymakers to the seaside resort of Blackpool in the hot summer of 1905,
Jim Stringer is happy to have left behind the grime and danger of life in London. But his dreams
of beer and pretty women are soon shattered when his high-speed train meets a huge millstone on
the line. In the months that follow, as he hunts for the saboteur, Jim is drawn into a beguiling but
dangerous world of eccentrics, con-men and cowards. From ventriloquists to funfair salesmen,
ticket clerks to dandies, everyone is a suspect. "The Blackpool Highflyer" is a riveting suspense
thriller of a read from beginning to end and showcases author Andrew Martin as an impressively
gifted novelist of the first order. This large print edition is especially recommended for
community library large print fiction collections, as well as the personal reading lists for
mystery/suspense enthusiasts.
Sidney Chambers And The Forgiveness Of Sins
James Runcie
Isis Large Print
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9781785411250, $35.50, 448pp, www.amazon.com
James Runcie is an award-winning film-maker and the author of seven novels. "Sidney
Chambers and The Shadow of Death", the first in 'The Grantchester Mysteries' series, was
published in 2012, soon followed by "Sidney Chambers and The Perils of the Night", and
"Sidney Chambers and The Problem of Evil". In October 2014, ITV launched "Grantchester", a
prime-time, six-part series starring James Norton as Sidney Chambers. Now a new collection of
six new Sidney Chamber stories has been published as "Sidney Chambers And The Forgiveness
Of Sins" to the delight of the legion of James Runcie fans. This large print edition is especially
recommended for community library large print Mystery/Suspense collections.
Oreads
John F. Lavelle
Roundfire Books
c/o John Hunt Publishing, Ltd.
Laurel House, Station Approach, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JH, UK
www.johnhuntpublishing.com
9781785351839, $18.95, PB, 344pp, www.amazon.com
At fourteen, Cassie Wolphe's way of life in Appalachia is being changed by the influx of
modernity/postmodernity. She is in love with Jake McCollum, believes she will marry him and
constructs her life around this central act, but like her brother, Ben, Jake rejects a life he believes
offers nothing but hard work and poverty. Forced to make a decision between her love of Jake
and her love of the mountains, Cassie finds she can't leave, a choice which may define her life
forever. At once lyrical, emotionally charged, moving and heartbreaking, Oreads is a literary treat
that will keep you compelled right to the very last page and beyond. Author John F. Lavelle's
"Oreads" is a compelling, creative, and original novel that is certain to be an enduringly popular
and very highly recommended addition to community library collections. It should be noted for
personal reading lists that "Oreads" is also available in a Kindle edition ($7.99).
Getting Right
Gary D. Wilson
Roundfire Books
c/o John Hunt Publishing, Ltd.
Laurel House, Station Approach, Alresford, Hants, SO24 9JH, UK
www.johnhuntpublishing.com
9781785351891, $16.95, PB, 240pp, www.amazon.com
Suppose your more than mildly irritating leech of a sister calls you, as she usually does wanting
money, only this time she says instead that she has cancer and in the course of the conversation
challenges you to write the story of her life. You say, sure, you'll do that but you'll tell it the way
you see it. The tale that emerges involves not only the dying sister, Connie, but brother Len as
well. And it's also about "me", the sibling invited to narrate their shared story and whose
interplay of memory and imagination raises the question of whether "the truth" of Connie's life
(or of anyone else's for that matter) can ever be known. "Getting Right" is an absolutely
absorbing and exceptional novel that establishes author Gary D. Wilson as an original and
impressively gifted storyteller of the first order. Very highly recommended for community library
General Fiction collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Getting Right" is
also available in a Kindle edition ($7.49).
Tyger
Julian Stockwin
McBooks Press, Inc.
520 North Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
www.mcbooks.com
9781590137000, $24.00, HC, 328pp, www.amazon.com
In Julian Stockwin's latest nautical adventure historical novel, Kydd is offered a new command
but that ship is still under construction, so he decides to look up one of his old naval friends and
enjoy some of the pleasures of London. This is cut short when he is summoned to Portsmouth to
bear witness at the trial of Sir Home Popham for his actions at Cape Town and Buenos Aires.
Kydd confides in friends his true feelings about the way his old commander was treated and,
when his opinions become public, finds himself in hot water with the Admiralty. Kydd is
punished for his indiscretion by being given a different command: a mutiny ship, Tyger, moored
at Yarmouth. On board he faces numerous challenges from a hostile and dejected crew, still
under a malign influence. It will take all of Kydd's seamanship and leadership in voyages to the
far north and in Baltic waters to turn the ship around. The measure of his success is tested in a
cataclysmic battle against three Prussian frigates under the French flag. "Tyger" is another
terrifically entertaining read by novelist Julian Stockwin and very highly recommended for
community library Historical Fiction collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that
"Tyger" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.59).
Last Man on Campus
John Abraham-Watne
North Star Press of St. Cloud
PO Box 451, St. Cloud, MN 56302-0451
www.northstarpress.com
9780878397983, $14.95, HC, 256pp, www.amazon.com
Malworth University was not Michael Sinclair's first choice. Or his second. In fact, if it were up
to him, Mike wouldn't have gone near the sleepy town of Cold River and its tiny university at all.
But thanks to his dad, that's exactly where he found himself. Aside from the usual classes,
parties, roommate issues, and girls, Mike got the sense that not all was at it seemed. All too soon,
he became enmeshed in a mystery that could change his entire life -- and those of the students
around him. Does he dare become the last man on campus? "Last Man on Campus" is an original
and deftly crafted read that clearly showcases author John Abraham-Watne as an exceptionally
gifted storyteller who will leave his fully entertained readers looking eagerly toward his next
novel. Very highly recommended for community library General Fiction collections, it should be
noted for personal reading lists that "Last Man on Campus" is also available in a Kindle edition
($9.99).
The Ramblers
Aidan Donnelly Rowley
William Morrow & Company
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
www.harpercollins.com
9780062413314, $25.99, HC, 400pp, www.amazon.com
The Ramblers explores the lives of three lost souls, bound together by friendship and family.
During the course of one fateful Thanksgiving week, a time when emotions run high and being
with family can be a mixed blessing, author Aidan Rowley's sharply defined characters explore
the moments when decisions are deliberately made, choices accepted, and pasts reconciled. There
is Clio Marsh, whose bird-watching walks through Central Park are mentioned in New York
Magazine, is taking her first tentative steps towards a relationship while also looking back to the
secrets of her broken childhood. Her best friend, Smith Anderson is the seemingly-perfect
daughter of one of New York's wealthiest families, and who organizes the lives of others as her
own has fallen apart. Then there is Tate Pennington who has returned to the city, heartbroken but
determined to move ahead with his artistic dreams. Rambling through the emotional chaos of
their lives, this trio learns to let go of the past, to make room for the future and the uncertainty
and promise that it holds. "The Ramblers" is a compelling novel influenced by fate, loss, hope,
birds, friendship, love, the wonders of the natural world and the mysteries of the human spirit.
Demonstrating author Aidan Rowley as an impressively gifted novelist, "The Ramblers" is very
highly recommended for community library General Fiction collections. For personal reading
lists it should be noted that "The Ramblers" is also available in a paperback edition
(9780062413321, $15.99) and in a Kindle format ($12.99).
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Murdock Rocks Sedona
Robert J. Ray
Camel Press
c/o Coffeetown Press
PO Box 70515, Seattle, WA 98127
www.camelpress.com
9781603813372, $16.95, PB, 366pp, www.amazon.com
Wealthy investors in Sedona, Arizona, are dropping dead. They are falling down staircases and
off mountainsides, decks, and hiking trails. With so many similar "accidents," the victims had to
have been pushed. Other than their wealth and weakness for beautiful young women, what the
falling men had in common was a financial interest in Sedona Landing, a historic hotel in Oak
Creek Village. They also shared a long history with the chief investor, billionaire Axel
Ackerman. Fearing that he too will plunge to his death, Ackerman hires Matt Murdock and
Helene Steinbeck to investigate. During his climb to the top of the heap, Ackerman crushed
scores of rivals and broke many hearts. The culling of his "Crew" of investors is clearly personal.
So who among this crowded field of enemies would orchestrate such a byzantine scheme of
revenge? To keep their client safe, Matt and Helene will have to be on their best game. Too bad
their last case in Taos took such a heavy toll, particularly on Helene, and caused a rift in their
fragile bond. Very highly recommended for mystery buffs and community library
Mystery/Suspense collections, "Murdock Rocks Sedona" is the seventh book in the Matt
Murdock Murder Mystery series and also available for personal reading lists in a Kindle edition
($5.95).
The Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake
Terry Shames
Seventh Street Books
c/o Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
www.prometheusbooks.com
9781633881204, $15.95, PB, 270pp, www.amazon.com
Nonie Blake is back home from a mental institution where she has spent the last twenty years,
and people in Jarrett Creek are worried. Maybe too worried, for within a week of her return,
Nonie is murdered. Chief Samuel Craddock thinks the only possible suspects are members of her
tight-lipped family. Ever since Nonie tried to kill her sister when she was fourteen and was sent
away to the institution, the family has kept to itself. Clues are scarce and Craddock is stumped.
So he checks with therapists at the mental hospital to see whether they can add anything useful to
his investigation. But he discovers that she has not been there for ten years. Now Craddock has to
find out where Nonie has been all this time. Soon Craddock finds himself dealing not only with
murder, but layers of deception and secrets, and in the midst of it all -- a new deputy, one Maria
Trevino, sent by the sheriff to beef up security in the small Texas town. Wonderfully entertaining
from beginning to end, "The Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake" by Terry Shames is still another
terrific mystery from a proven master of the mystery genre. Very highly recommended for all
mystery buffs, as well as community library Mystery/Suspense collections, it should be noted for
personal reading lists that "The Necessary Murder of Nonie Blake" is also available in a Kindle
edition ($9.99).
The Coalition
Samuel Marquis
Mount Sopris Publishing
www.samuelmarquisbooks.com
9781943593088, $14.99, PB, 432pp, www.amazon.com
From the fiftieth floor of an office building in Denver, Colorado, a long range assassin calmly
watches a procession of black Lincolns. When the motorcade pulls to the curb in Civic Center
Plaza, a prominent leader steps from one of the vehicles and takes the stage to make an important
speech. Moments later, a loud boom echoes through the Plaza and the man slumps to the
platform. The mysterious sniper, whose very existence is unknown to the international law
enforcement community, has just assassinated U.S. President-elect William Ambrose Kieger. In
the aftermath of the shocking political crime, the shooter escapes and a Task Force is swiftly
assembled, headed up by Special Agent Kenneth Patton of the FBI's Denver Field Office. A
ten-year vet in Domestic Terrorism, the unconventional Patton is driven to solve the crime by
both professional and personal motives. His search leads him to a secret society whose diabolical
and far-reaching plot threatens the very highest levels of the U.S. government. Yet the group's
motives, secret membership, and ambitious plans remain elusive. Can Patton and his team
uncover the plot in time to save the day? Can they beat the countdown on the clock and catch the
assassin and the shadowy group in the background pulling the strings? Or will time run out? "The
Coalition" by Samuel Marquis is a riveting novel by an uncommonly gifted writer. This is the
stuff from which blockbuster movies are made! Very highly recommended for community library
General Fiction collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "The Coalition" is
also available in a Kindle edition ($2.99).
Rogue Mission
Jeffrey S. Stephens
Post Hill Press
http://posthillpress.com
9781618688132, $26.00, HC, 432pp, www.amazon.com
CIA agent Jordan Sandor is on a mission that blends non-stop suspense, intrigue and danger. His
mission is more complex and has more at stake than any he has faced before. From Bermuda to
the United Kingdom, from France to the deserts of Iraq, Jordan must face down villains both
known and unknown, recognized and hidden, as he struggles to prevent the deaths of tens of
thousands of innocent people. Needing help as never before, Sandor calls upon his usual group of
talented associates, as well as top CIA analyst Beth Sharrow, a former lover still willing to risk
her life and career to help Sandor. A riveting read from first page to last, "Rogue Mission" is the
consummate action/adventure novel by a master of the storytelling arts. Very highly
recommended for personal reading lists and community library General Fiction collections,
"Rogue Mission" is the stuff from which Hollywood blockbuster movies are made!
The Poetry Shelf
Seaglass Picnic
Frances Driscoll
Pleasure Boat Studio
201 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024
www.pleasureboatstudio.com
9780912887418, $17.00, PB, 166pp, www.amazon.com
Seaglass Picnic" by Francis Driscoll is a compelling memoir in the form of free verse poetry that
deftly blends real life, a post traumatic stress episode, and something of a love story into an
inherently fascinating and absorbing narrative. It is a powerful story of survival. No made-for-tv
triumphant survival, but the day-by-day ongoing struggle of it. The simple, direct language of
these tight, understated poems penetrate the heart with their cumulative power. A stark, stunning
collection, "Seaglass Picnic" is very highly recommended for personal reading lists, as well as
community and academic library Contemporary American Poetry collections.
Sky Gazer
Alan Holder
Anaphora Literary Press
http://anaphoraliteraryc.om
9781681142074, $20.00, PB, 142pp, www.amazon.com
Firmly rejecting the unabashed subjectivity and accompanying impenetrability of much
contemporary verse, Alan Holder's "Sky Gazer", from first to last, makes his free form verse
steadily available to the reader, assumed to be "a creature of feeling" and often addressed
directly. The reader is onboard for a train ride or in-step for a woodland walk. "Sky Gazer"
continually registers that great commonality of human experience, the four seasons. The poems
share the sights that come the poet's way-so much of what he sees assumes the status of
spectacle-the source of many of those arresting sights being the heavens, which Holder never
tires of contemplating. He has a fondness for long, winding verse sentences; some poems consist
of but a single one. Again and again, Holder alludes, sometimes implicitly, to works by great
figures of the literary past-Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Tennyson, Melville, Twain, Yeats,
Frost, Stevens, Eliot, Dylan Thomas-using them as springboards to go his own way. Repeatedly,
his poems raise questions that do not admit of answers. Sky Gazer is very highly recommended
for personal reading lists, as well as community, college, and university Contemporary American
Poetry collections.
A Journey Through My Soul
Lena Sousa Day
Outskirts Press, Inc.
10940 S. Parker Road, #515, Parker, CO 80134
www.outskirtspress.com
9781478754367, $8.95, PB, 54pp, www.amazon.com
"A Journey Through My Soul" is a collection of one passionate, thoughtful, lyrical young
woman's path from early adolescence to the present day. Many of the poems reflect her teenage
years, giving wonderful insight about the wonder and wisdom of emerging maturity, with
experiences ranging from the ecstatic thrill of first love and crushes, the deep comfort and
bonding of true friendship, and the heartbreak of learning to deal with betrayal and the end of
relationships. You will be carried along on an expanding world view that includes the quiet
despair of longing for loved ones stationed overseas, the joys and fears of motherhood, and the
multifaceted discovery of true and lasting love. These poems reflect experience that is both
universal and unique, illuminated by a personal voice and sensitivity that allow the reader both a
sense of community, and a glimpse into something beyond the everyday. Moving, inspiring, and
honest, "A Journey Through My Soul" is a perfect companion for every life path. An impressive
and deftly crafted volume of verse, "A Journey Through My Soul" is very highly recommended.
Teenage Angst: My stomach is in my throat / My insides are on fire / I've got to get out of this
place / To go crazy is not my desire // Parents nagging / A brother who drives me up the wall /
Another spat with him / And he doesn't even bother to call // Where does it end? / Or tell me, will
it ever? / I'm so tempted to throw in the towel / And give up the endeavor.
The Audiobook Shelf
Inside the Miracle
Mark Nepo
marknepo.com
Read by the author
Sounds True Audio
413 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027
9781622035427 $69.95 www.soundstrue.com
Inside the Miracle: Enduring Suffering Approaching Wholeness is the unabridged audiobook
rendition of author, teacher, and poet Mark Nepo's testimony. Nepo's words include the entirety
of his literary classic "Acre of Light", written shortly after his recovery from cancer (he was first
diagnosed in 1987), as well as new poems, essays, and teachings that Nepo has collected in the
years since that difficult phase in his life. Questions and exercises from Nepo's workshops
encourage the reader to contemplate the complex journey that is life itself. Inspirational and
uplifting, Inside the Miracle is a "survival kit" of positive reinforcement. 6 CDs, 6 hours 46
min.
Cauldron of Ghosts
David Weber & Eric Flint
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com
9781511357470, $19.95, CD, www.amazon.com
"Cauldron of Ghosts" is the sequel to David Weber's Honor Harrington series of science fiction
novels "Torch of Freedom" and "Crown of Slaves". Secret agent Anton Zilwicki and Victor
Cachat return having previously discovered the role of The Mesan Alignment (a centuries-old
cabal that seeks to impose its vision of a society dominated by genetic rank onto the human race)
in corrupting the Solarian Legage and aggravating the war between Honor Harrington's Star
Kingdom of Manticore and the Havenite forces. Old coalitions have now disintegrated and new
alliances have been created. For starters, the long and hard-fought war between the Republic of
Haven and the Star Empire of Manticore is not only over, but these bitter enemies have formed a
new pact. Their common foe: the Mesan Alignment itself. But more information is needed to
bring the Alignment out of the shadows. Now, defying the odds and relying on genetic wizardry
themselves for a disguise, Zilwicki and Cachat return to Mesa only to discover that even they
have underestimated the Alignment's ruthlessness and savagery. Soon they are on the run in
Mesa's underworld, not only hunted by the Alignment but threatened by the exploding conflict on
the planet between Mesa's overlords and the brutalized slaves and descendants of slaves who
have suffered under their rule for so long. But if Zilwicki and Cachat succeed in rooting out the
ancient conspiracy, a great evil may be finally removed from the galaxy and on a
long-oppressed planet, freedom may finally dawn. This complete and unabridged audio book
edition is skillfully narrated by Peter Larkin in a 23 hour, 1 minute, performance presented on 19
CDs. An absolute "must" for the legions of David Weber fans, "Cauldron of Ghosts" is
enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library Science Fiction Audio Book
collections.
The Fury
Shane Gericke, author
Read by Robertson Dean
Tantor Media, Inc.
6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
9781494503253 $39.99 www.tantor.com
Brought to life by the superb performance of Robertson Dean (winner of nine Earphones Awards,
among other honors), The Fury: A Thriller is an unabridged audiobook murder mystery that
escalates to the brink of international annihilation. Detective Superstition "Sue" Davis, struggling
to cope with the murder of her husband and allegations of police misconduct, is sent on a
dangerous undercover assignment in a Mexican narcotics cartel. But when a U.S. special forces
raid gone awry kills the family of the cartel's criminal leader, Jimenez "Jimmy" Garcia, Garcia
vows murderous retribution. Can Davis stop a drug kingpin savvy enough to seize weapons of
mass destruction, and insane enough to detonate them on U.S. soil? Edge-of-seat exciting to the
very end, The Fury is a choice pick for connoisseurs of the genre! 9 CDs, 11 hours.
Worship Changes Everything
Darlene Zschech
www.hope-global.org
Read by Pamela Klein
Oasis Audio
289 Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781613757376 $19.99 www.oasisaudio.com
Worship Changes Everything: Experiencing God's Presence in Every Moment of Life is the
unabridged audiobook rendition of a testimony by Australian author Darlene Zschech (a pastor of
Hope Unlimited Church). Zschech discusses the challenge of dedicating oneself to worship amid
the countless demands of everyday life. Worship Changes Everything describes ways to
incorporate the joy of honoring the Lord in everything, a liberation that transforms the way one
perceives life, one's purpose, and the world at large. A treasury of insight written by a faithful
Christian, for faithful Christians, Worship Changes Everything is highly recommended. 7
CDs.
Married and Still Loving It
Gary Chapman and Harold Myra
Read by Peter Berkrot
Oasis Audio
289 Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781613758236 $17.99 www.oasisaudio.com
Created especially for Christian couples, Married and Still Loving It is an unabridged audiobook
guide by Gary Chapman, a marriage counselor of over forty years' experience, and Harold Myra,
the CEO of Christianity Today, offering advice for maintaining a healthy, lifelong marriage. The
testimony of real-life couples who have encountered ups and downs on their marital journeys
enrich this combination of roadmap and inspiration. Married and Still Loving It cannot substitute
for personally visiting a marriage counselor in the case of major problems, but its wisdom will
enrich the lives of Christian couples everywhere; one's relationship does not need to be distressed
to benefit from the practical suggestions herein. 4 CDs, PDF included.
The Music CD Shelf
It's About Time
Hank Williams Jr.
Produced by Julian Raymond
Nash Icon Records
$10.00 CD / $9.49 MP3 www.amazon.com
Hank Williams Jr., a musician who has entertained listeners for five decades and counting,
presents his latest album It's About Time, a country medley embracing salt-of-the-earth Christian
values. Songs celebrate Williams' love for God and Jesus Christ, his fierce dedication to the
constitutional right to bear arms ("We might as well give up and run / If we let 'em take our God
and guns"), why being born in America is "like hitting the lottery", and more. Fans of Williams'
no-nonsense, upfront-and-open style will thoroughly enjoy It's About Time! A booklet of the
complete lyrics to all songs is included with the physical CD version of It's About Time. The
tracks are "Are You Ready for the Country (feat. Eric Church)" (3:29); "Club U.S.A." (3:19),
"God Fearin' Man" (2:37), "Those Days Are Gone" (3:41), "Dressing Like an Icon" (4:13), "God
and Guns" (4:50), "Just Call Me Hank" (3:02), "Mental Revenge" (2:57), "It's About Time"
(3:30), "The Party's On" (2:59), "Wrapped Up, Tangled Up In Jesus (God's Got It)" (6:21), and
"Born to Boogie (feat. Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore & Brad Paisley)" (2:45).
Guy Buttery
Guy Buttery
Privately Published
$9.98 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
South African music artist Guy Buttery presents a self-titled instrumental anthology (with
wordless vocals on two tracks) that pushes the boundaries of multiple genres. Individual songs
vary immensely in style, from world-fusion to African folk, and in tone from ambient to wildly
excited. Eclectic and extraordinary, Guy Buttery is especially recommended for world music
collections, and individual connoisseurs in search of something different. The tracks are "Werner
Meets Egberto in Manaus", "Floop", "In the Shade of the Wild Pig", "From Srinager", "To
Goulimine", "Sleep Deprivation", "The Upper Reaches", "Two Chords & the Truth",
"Verbosity", "A Piece for Rudolf Fritsch", and "In the Morning".
The DVD Shelf
The Fall: Series 2
Starring Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan
Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.acornonline.com
9781621724599 $39.99 DVD (2 disc set)
9781621724605 $39.99 Blu-ray (2 disc set)
Available in both DVD and Blu-ray formats, The Fall: Series 2 collects all six episodes of this
dramatic British psychological thriller. Golden Globe-winning actress Gillian Anderson (known
for her starring role in "The X-Files") delivers an intense performance in the role of
Superintendent Stella Gibson, a detective running out of time to track down serial killer Paul
Spector (played by Jamie Dornan, known for his role in "Fifty Shades of Grey"). At once both
disturbing and fascinating, The Fall keeps the viewer in suspense to the very end. Bonus material
includes a 12 minute behind-the-scenes featurette, 9 minutes of deleted scenes, and a photo
gallery. The Fall: Series 2 is especially recommended to connoisseurs of the genre. 6 episodes on
2 discs, 403 min. plus bonus, 1080 p/16:9, SDH subtitles.
Sai Fundamental Training
Nicholas C. Yang
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594393495 $49.95 www.ymaa.com
Sai Fundamental Training: Sequence and Martial Applications is a martial arts educational DVD
about an ancient Chinese weapon called the sai. A type of baton with prongs, sai were once used
by law enforcement. Today, training with sai can improve hand and arm coordination, and the
skills learned in order to wield sai can be incorporated into any fighting style. Sai Fundamental
Training includes the history of theory of sai use; step-by-step instructions for fundamental
techniques and drills; solo and partner training exercises; and much more. Host Nicholas C.
Yang, a lifelong martial artist and son of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has won over three dozen
awards for barehanded and weapon forms international and national competitions, and taught
martial art seminars worldwide. Sai Fundamental Training is an excellent source of supplemental
training for aspiring and practicing martial artists, highly recommended. 180 min.
BeyondBarre series
Colleen Ketchum
Privately Published
$14.99 each beyondbarre.com
Two fitness DVDs from Colleen Ketchum, founder and owner of Pilates in Motion Fitness
Studio, blend upbeat exercise choreography with proper form and body alignment to burn
calories, strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and more. BeyondBarre: Fit (53 min. plus
bonus segment) is a workout that emphasizes muscle tone with inexpensive props such as a small
ball, resistance bands, and weights. BeyondBarre: Grace (60 min. plus bonus segment) spices its
workout with ballet-inspired movement and stretching, the better to improve balance and fluidity
of motion. Access to inexpensive hand weights and a sturdy chair of ballet barre are ideal for
getting the most out of the experience. Both DVDs make excellent additions to any fitness
collection.
Sermon on the Mount
Sinclair B. Ferguson
Ligonier Ministries
421 Ligonier Court, Sanford, FL, 32771-8608
9781567695557 $48.00 DVD / $31.00 CD / $24.00 download www.ligonier.org
Available in multiple formats including DVD, CD, and audio-visual download, Sermon on the
Mount is an anthology of twelve 23-minute sermon-messages by professor of systematic
theology and former pastor Sinclair B. Ferguson, each shining light on how the Sermon on the
Mount (a famous collection of the sayings and teachings of Jesus Christ) gives guidance to
Christians today. The sessions are "Life in the Kingdom", "The Beatitudes", "The Fulfillment of
the Law", "The Meaning of the Law", "Living the Reconciled Life", "Love Your Enemies",
"Scribes, Pharisees, Hypocrites", "Knowing God as Father", "The Lord's Prayer", "The Cure for
our Anxiety", "Condemnation & Discernment" and "Ultimate Choices". Sermon on the Mount is
an excellent self-study tool; downloadable study guides and an associated online course from
Ligonier Connect are available separately. 2 DVDs; English and Spanish dubbed messages
included.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Once Upon a Pillow
Rebecca Vizard
Pointed Leaf Press
136 Baxter Street, Suite 1C, New York, NY 10013
www.pointedleafpress.com
9781938461279, $75.00, HC, 208pp, www.amazon.com
Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, "Once Upon a Pillow: A Story Of Home,
Design, And Exquisite Textiles" showcases a truly stunning collection of pillows and accessories
designed by Rebecca Vizard. Celebrated for her innovative use of rare antique textiles ranging
from the embroidered metallic threads of ecclesiastical vestments, to Venetian Fortuny draperies
and Central Asian suzanis, Vizzard's designs present a perfect balance of art and material culture.
An early childhood fascination with textiles eventually led her to create pillows from her growing
personal collection of rare textiles and, when Neiman Marcus placed its first order in 1999, B
VIZ Design was officially launched. While her collecting forays frequently take her abroad, she
returns to her Louisiana roots and its rich history and tradition of decorative arts for inspiration.
In addition to Vizard's home, rooms in a range of styles and periods by such top flight designers
as Gerrie Bremermann, Barry Dixon, Suzanne Kasler and Matthew Patrick Smyth are included to
illustrate embroidery, applique, tapestry, needlepoint, Fortuny, damask and brocade, as well as
suzani and ethnic pillows. A selection of accessories from lighting, gifts and dog wear of Fortuny
fabric is also highlighted and an annotated textile glossary is included. Her pillows frequently
grace the covers of national publications, such as House Beautiful, Veranda, Elle Decor,
Traditional Home, and Architectural Digest. Visually stunning, informed and informative, "Once
Upon A Pillow" is very highly recommended to the attention of needlecraft enthusiasts, and
especially for community and academic library Textile Art collections.
The Fishing Shelf
American Nymph Fly-Fishing Guide
Michael Gorman
Frank Amato Publications
PO Box 82112, Portland, OR 97282
www.amatobooks.com
9781571885296, $29.95, PB, 144pp, www.amazon.com
A veteran fisherman himself, Michael Gorman wrote "American Nymph Fly-Fishing Guide" to
help aspiring anglers wanting to consistently catch more fish in both moving and still waters.
Gorman reveals that 'nymphing' is the technique that most often out-fishes both wet flies and dry
flies. Gorman shares his vast knowledge on nymph fishing, including: equipment, techniques for
still and moving waters, finding fish, reading water, all-star stream and lake nymph fly patterns,
leader construction and specs, steelhead nymph fishing, steelhead nymph and egg flies, and much
more. Fly-fishing is about successful puzzle solving. But with "American Nymph Fly-Fishing
Guide", Michael Gorman gives you all the clues needed to become an effective nymph angler.
Illustrated in full color throughout, "American Nymph Fly-Fishing Guide" is thoroughly 'user
friendly' in organization and presentation, making it very highly recommended for personal,
community, and academic library Fly Fishing instructional reference collections.
The Gardening Shelf
Gardening Like A Ninja
Angela England
Hobble Creek
c/o Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 West 700 South, Springville, Utah 84663
www.cedarfort.com
9781462118083, $24.99, PB, 208pp, www.amazon.com
By giving Angela England's "Gardening Like a Ninja: A Guide to Sneaking Delicious Edibles
into Your Landscape" a careful read, anyone can create a garden that will be the envy of their
neighborhood while adding nutritious fruits and vegetables to your family dinner table.
Beautifully illustrated, "Gardening Like A Ninja" shows aspiring gardeners how to have edible
plants which are useful for everyday cooking, also create a sustainable and beautiful landscape
that's easy to maintain. Anyone can save both time and money using the visually appealing and
edible designs and harvest the fruits from your delicious paradise with the help of "Gardening
Like A Ninja". Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Gardening Like A Ninja" is
very highly recommended for both community and academic library Gardening instructional
reference collections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that "Gardening Like A Ninja"
is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
The Sports Shelf
Summer Sports Camps 101
Richard Leonard
FiT Publishing
PO Box 6116, Morgantown, WV 26506-6116
www.fitpublishing.com
9781940067032, $18.95, PB, 216pp, www.amazon.com
"Summer Sports Camps 101" by Richard Leonard (Adjunct Professor of Sport Management at
the United States Sports Academy) is a comprehensive guide for creating and operating a
summer sports camp. New or seasoned coaches, sports industry practitioners, and camp
administrators in youth and college-level sports will benefit from Richard Leonard's many years
of extensive experience and expertise in planning and managing successful sports camps. This
guidebook streamlines the process of conceptualizing, developing, operating, and concluding the
summer sports camp season for camp administrators and coaches. Key administrative,
management, and marketing considerations are also provided in an easy-to-read format that
includes quick camp tips, sample forms, and helpful lists. Exceptionally well written, organized
and presented, "Summer Sports Camp 101" is very highly recommended for professional,
community and academic library Sports/Athletics instructional reference collections in general,
and the non-specialist general reader who has an interest in creating and operating a summer
sports camp experience in behalf of the children of their community.
The History of AMC Motorsports
Bob McClurg
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
www.cartechbooks.com
9781613251775, $39.95, HC, 204pp, www.amazon.com
Profusely illustrated throughout, "The History of AMC Motorsports: Trans-Am, Quarter-Mile,
NASCAR, Bonneville and More" by veteran racing journalist Bob McClurg is an impressively
well written and informative study that ranges from Nash-American Motors corporate history, to
the first years of NASCAR, to the 1960s efforts that included Trans-Am and drag racing Super
Stock programs, to the Craig Breedlove land speed record efforts when 106 world records were
shattered and covered by Hot Rod magazine. An absolute "must read" for all car racing
enthusiasts, "The History of AMC Motorsports" is very highly recommended and certain to be an
enduringly popular addition to community library automotive sports collections.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Charter, Customs, and Constitutions of the Cistercians
Patrick F. O'Connell
Cistercian Publications
c/o Cascadia Publishing House
126 Klingerman Road, Telford, PA 18969
www.CascadiaPublishingHouse.com
The Liturgical Press (distributor)
2950 Saint John's Road, PO Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
www.litpress.org
9780879070410, $29.95, PB, 326pp, www.amazon.com
As master of novices for ten years (1955 - 1965) at the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of
Gethsemani in Kentucky, Thomas Merton was responsible for the spiritual formation of young
men preparing for monastic profession. In "Charter, Customs, and Constitutions of the
Cistercians: Initiation into the Monastic Tradition", three related sets of Merton's conferences on
ancient and contemporary documents governing the lives of the monks are published for the first
time: on the Carta Caritatis, or Charter of Charity, the foundational document of the Order of
Citeaux; on the Consuetudines, the twelfth-century collection of customs and regulations of the
Order; and on the twentieth-century Constitutions of the Order, the basic rules by which Merton
and his students actually lived at the time. These conferences form an essential part of the overall
picture of Cistercian monastic life that Merton provided as part of his project of "initiation into
the monastic tradition" that is evident in the broad variety of courses that he put together and
taught over the period of his mastership. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented,
"Charter, Customs, and Constitutions of the Cistercians" will prove to be of immense interest
those with an interest in the life and thought of Thomas Merton, as well as philosophy and
practice of the Cistercian monastic life. Very highly recommended for church, community, and
academic library Christian Studies collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that
"Charter, Customs, and Constitutions of the Cistercians" is also available in a Kindle edition
($23.99).
A Journey through the Life of Jesus
Mike Folmer
Westbow Press
c/o Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
www.westbowpress.com
9781490885490, $33.95, HC, 196pp, www.amazon.com
"A Journey through the Life of Jesus: A Yearlong Devotional Series of the Gospels: Volume I:
Days 1-90" by Mike Folmer (a member of Hope International Ministries, Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a
devotional project, which is divided into four volumes and provides the reader with a
chronological look at the Four Gospels, insights into each of the recorded accounts of the events
in the life of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and the opportunity to apply this information to his or her
life through each day's Ponder Point. The use of these devotionals will enhance the reader's walk
with the Lord by enabling him or her to continue to grow in His "grace and knowledge". As
informed and informative as it is inspired and inspiring, "A Journey through the Life of Jesus" is
very highly recommended to all members of the Christian community regardless of their
denominational affiliation. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "A Journey through
the Life of Jesus" is also available in a paperback edition (9781490885483, $17.95) and in a
Kindle format ($3.99).
Way of the Real Faith
D. A. Singh
Elina Publishing
www.elinapub.com
9780997176100, $14.95, PB, 210pp, www.amazon.com
The God of love has given a blueprint for inviting all people into His kingdom. "Way of the Real
Faith: A Choice, a Journey, a Destiny" by Dr. Singh (who has a small Michigan-based ministry to
help people find a saving relationship with Jesus Christ) explains it all in simple language that
even a ten-year old child can understand. Making choices is part of life, but a choice about one's
eternal destiny is the most critical one. Besides, the book answers many questions that people are
asking today: Why is there evil, chaos, and confusion in the world? Who is God, and how can
someone come to Him? What makes Jesus unique? Can the Holy Scriptures be trusted? What is
the faith of Abraham? Is the future foretold? Will the world come to an end? Then what will
happen? Dr. Singh's "Way of the Real Faith" can be studied individually or as a family. Any
Christian can utilize "Way of the Real Faith" in their personal ministry to others. Inspired and
inspiring, informed and informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Way of the Real Faith"
is thoroughly 'user friendly' in commentary, organization and presentation -- making it very
highly recommended to all members of the Christian community regardless of their
denominational affiliation.
Reclaiming the Atonement: The Incarnate Word
Patrick Henry Reardon
Ancient Faith Publishing
PO Box 748, Chesterton, IN 46304-0748
http://store.ancientfaith.com
9781936270491, $18.95, PB, 296pp, www.amazon.com
Patrick Henry Reardon is the pastor of the All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois. With
"Reclaiming the Atonement: The Incarnate Word" Fr. Patrick Reardon presents the first of three
volumes exploring redemption and salvation through the lens of Scripture, patristics, and
liturgics, as well as through history, philosophy, language, literature, and psychology. He brings
all these perspectives together to show how the whole of Christ s work from Incarnation to
Ascension accomplishes the atonement of God with man. Exceptionally well written, reasoned,
organized and presented, "Reclaiming the Atonement: The Incarnate Word" is informative,
compelling, and highly recommended reading, especially for clergy and lay members of the
Orthodox Christian community.
The Between Time
Damaris Zehner
Twenty-Third Publications
1 Montauk Ave #200, New London, CT 06320
www.23rdpublications.com
9781627851107, $12.95, PB, 128pp, www.amazon.com
From her missionary work in Kyrgyzstan, to her family s life in an old farmhouse in Indiana, to
her daughters trying to rescue a baby goat named Hope, in the pages of "The Between Time:
Savoring the Moments of Everyday Life", author Damaris Zehner shares stories that will resonate
with anyone who has stood at a crossroads of faith and wondered what God has in mind for us.
Honest, eloquent, thought-provoking, and steeped in generous love, her essays invites us to
embrace our everyday blessings and joyfully seek God s kingdom wherever we happen to be.
"The Between Times" is inherently interesting and ultimately inspired, making it very highly
recommended reading for all members of the Christian community regardless of their
denominational affiliation.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
The Dharma of Star Wars, revised and expanded edition
Matthew Bortolin
Wisdom Publications
199 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
www.wisdompubs.org
9781614292869 $16.95 pbk / $10.99 Kindle www.amazon.com
Matthew Bortolin (ordained member of Thich Nhat Hanh's Order of Interbeing) presents The
Dharma of Star Wars, an introduction to Buddhism that draws heavily upon the popular Star
Wars series of science-fiction movies to illuminate Buddhist concepts. Now in a revised and
expanded edition, The Dharma of Star Wars compares Jedi concentration to the practice of
mindfulness; discusses Darth Vader's karma; examines how the eightfold path can transform the
dark side; and much more. A new way of understand the basics of Buddhism and of thinking
about the widely beloved Star Wars franchise, The Dharma of Star Wars is uniquely
insightful.
The Photography Shelf
Look into My Eyes
Kevin Bubriski
Museum of New Mexico Press
PO Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
www.mnmpress.org
9780890136119, $39.95, HC, 140pp, www.amazon.com
Kevin Bubriski is a documentary photographer. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is in
the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the
International Center of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yale University Art
Gallery, the Center for Creative Photography, and the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. "Look
into My Eyes: Nuevomexicanos por Vida, '81-'83" is a coffee-table volume showcasing
Bubriski's black-and-white photography taken over a span of three years and using Hispanic
residents of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well as several northern New Mecico
villagers as his subjects. The result is the work of a true artist who uses a camera in lieu of paint
and canvas. "Look into My Eyes: Nuevomexicanos por Vida, '81-'83" is very highly
recommended for personal, community, and academic library American Photography
collections.
The Woodworking Shelf
Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles
Judy Peterson & Dave Peterson
Fox Chapel Publishing Company
1970 Broad Street N., East Petersburg, PA 17520
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
9781565238909, $19.99, PB, 120pp, www.amazon.com
Kids (and a great many adults) love dinosaurs! These primeval reptiles inspire children s
imaginations with scary fun and some of their earliest connections to science. With Judy and
Dave Peterson's "Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles: Jurassic Giants to Make and Play
With", even the most novice of woodworking hobbyists can create exciting wooden dinosaur
puzzles and toys by carrying out the do-it-yourself, step-by-step projects comprising "Making
Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles". Featuring thirty-eight original puzzles covering all of the
most popular species, from Velociraptor and Stegosaurus to Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex,
"Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles" also offers two spectacular puzzle dioramas
featuring a Maiasaur mama with her babies, and a T-Rex on the attack. Patterns are also provided
for easy-to-cut dinosaur toys that are safe for toddlers who can't play with small objects.
Award-winning scroll saw artists Judy and Dave Peterson provide thoroughly 'user friendly'
instructions, plus basic information on safety, cutting, sanding, finishing, and equipment.
"Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles" is very highly recommended for personal wooden
toy woodworking collections, and would be an enduringly popular addition to community library
Crafts/Hobbies instructional reference shelves.
The Computer Shelf
Murach's C# 2015
Anne Boehm & Joel Murach
Mike Murach & Associates
4340 North Knoll Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
www.murach.com
9781890774943, $57.50, PB, 908pp, www.amazon.com
Offering a complete course of instruction, "Murach's C# 2015" is a self-paced instructional
textbook that shows how to use Visual Studio 2015, C# 6.0, and the .NET 4.6 classes to develop
Windows Forms applications. It's a comprehensive, object-oriented manual that shows how to
use business classes, inheritance, and interfaces the way they're used in the real world. It's also
data programming book that shows how to create professional database applications using data
sources, ADO.NET code, and the Entity Framework, as well as how to use LINQ to query data
structures, from collections to arrays to datasets. "Murach's C# 2015" will enable anyone to
develop 3-tiered, object-oriented Windows Forms applications the way the best professionals do.
They will also have the core C# and Visual Studio skills needed to develop any C# application,
whether for Windows, the web, or mobile devices. Of special note are such features as Live Code
Analysis; Code Lens; and LINQ. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organizations and presentation,
"Murach's C# 2015" is very highly recommended for personal, professional, community, and
academic library Computer Science reference collections in general, and C# 2015 studies
curriculums in particular.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Let Food Be Your Medicine
Don Colbert, MD
Worthy Publishing
134 Franklin Road, Suite 200, Brentwood, TN 37027
www.worthypublishing.com
9781617955884 $21.99 hc / $10.99 Kindle www.amazon.com
Let Food Be Your Medicine: Dietary Changes Proven to Prevent or Reverse Disease is a
reader-friendly guide to better health through improving one's diet. Author Don Colbert, MD, a
medical doctor of over twenty-five years' experience, discusses how a modified Mediterranean
diet can strengthen one's body against cardiovascular disease, arthritis and autoimmune disease,
type 2 diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer's, ADHD and autism, and more. A disclaimer warns
that Let Food Be Your Medicine absolutely cannot substitute for the direct care of a physician,
and in the case that the recommendations here contradict those of the reader's doctor, then the
reader should always follow their own doctor's directions. Yet the guidelines for healthier living
are invaluable, especially in today's postmodern world saturated with unhealthy foods. Highly
recommended! "Keeping fat intake low has been proven to reduce cancer risk, as studies have
shown that cultures with the lowest fat consumption also have the lowest incidence of cancer.
Trans fats, fried foods, and excessive polyunsaturated fats trigger inflammation in the body.
Inflammation has been linked to the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells. Inhibiting
inflammation is very important in slowing the growth of cancer. Certain fats, however, do not
fuel inflammation, including omega 3 fats and monounsaturated fats."
Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!
Alex Kerten & David Brinn
Divine Arts
c/o Michael Wiese Productions
12400 Ventura Blvd., #1111, Studio City, CA 91604
www.mwp.com
9781611250442, $18.95, PB, 230pp, www.amazon.com
Parkinson's Disease, a disorder of the central nervous system, affects 1 million people in America
and 10 million worldwide. "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!: The Gyro-Kinetic Method for
Eliminating Symptoms and Reclaiming Your Good Health" is by author Alex Kerten, who has
been researching anatomy and the physiology of behavior for over 30 years and treats clients with
movement disorders, specializing in Parkinson's Disease. He is the head of the Gyro-Kinetics
studies at the Maccabe health Care Institute and founder and director of the Gyro-Kinetics Center
in Herzliya, Israel. He also teaches at the Dr. A. Kalev center for Rehabilitating Structural
Movements. "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!" presents Kerten's breakthrough holistic
technique that combines dance therapy, behavior modification, and martial arts, to prove that
there is life beyond the diagnosis of PD. It should be noted that "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello
Life!" received "Recommended Reading" status by the Michael J. Fox Foundation and listings on
the National Parkinson's Association social media sites. Those who follow Kerten's techniques
and are committed to becoming "Parkinson's warriors" can succeed in eliminating many, if not
most, of their symptoms and return to a productive and fulfilling life. Instead of viewing
themselves as Parkinson's victims, the methods in "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!" will lead
them to become healthy people with Parkinson's. "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!" includes 20
easy-to-follow exercises. Simply stated, every community library's Health & Medicine
instructional reference collection should include a copy of "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!".
For personal reading lists it should be noted that "Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($11.65).
The Cookbook Shelf
Dining at The Ravens
Jeff Stanford & Joan Stanford
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, STE 400, Dallas, TX 75204
www.benbellabooks.com
9781941631652, $19.95, PB, 304pp, www.amazon.com
Located on the Mendocino coast The Ravens Restaurant at the Stanford Inn by the Sea provides
its patrons with a mindful, compassionate, and sustainable dining experience in an enchanting
and unforgettable setting. In "Dining at The Ravens", the restaurant founding husband and wife
team of Jeff and Joan Stanford showcases the Ravens culinary experience with more than 150
nutritious and delicious vegan recipes. Beautifully illustrated throughout, replete with practical
cooking tips, and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' in organization and step-by-step instructions,
the recipes range from Citrus Polenta with Braised Garden Greens and a Creamy Toasted
Cashew Sauce; Indian-Spiced Polenta Napoleon; Mushroom Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato
Burger; Ravens Spicy Peanut Curry Sea Palm; and Sweet Summer Corn Bisque; to Peach
Huckleberry Cobbler; Cilantro Mint Pesto; Indian Spiced Kale and Potato Omelet; Roasted
Zucchini Soup with Pistachio Cream and Fresh Mint; Chantrerelle and Fall Vegetable-Stuffed
Portobello; and Ravens Vegan Cashew Cheese. As much fun to browse through as it is practical
to plan menus with, "Dining at The Ravens" is very highly recommended for personal, family,
and community library Vegan/Vegetarian cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Dining
at The Ravens" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cookbook
Katie Chin
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
www.tuttlepublishing.com
9780804845229, $24.95, HC, 160pp, www.amazon.com
Katie Chin's love learned to cook Chinese cuisine by watching and then later helping her
renowned mother, Leeann Chin, prepare delicious Chinese dishes in her popular restaurants.
Katie inherited her mom's passion and talent, and has become a respected food writer and
television personality in her own right. In "Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cookbook", the
daughter is eager to share her mother's food legacy with American kitchen cooks as an enduring
culinary homage to Leeann's mastery of all that Chinese cooking has to offer. This treasury of
family recipes includes many unique dishes that Leeann developed during a six-decade career in
the food business, including time-honored classics that she herself learned from her mother in
China. Some dishes reflect Leeann's Chinese-American childhood or are recipes which Katie and
Leeann developed while together. Others are creations that Katie has developed more recently.
Woven throughout the book are fond memories and anecdotes from Katie's childhood, always
involving cooking and eating with her mom. "Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cooking" is a
beautifully illustrated celebration of Leeann Chin's amazing mastery of the complete array of
flavors and techniques in Chinese cuisine, and her unique ability to make them accessible to
Westerners. Of special note are Katie's tips and techniques which allow anyone to create a
refined and tasty Chinese meal at home. The thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly" recipes range
from Lettuce Wraps with Chicken; Wor Wonton Soup; Ginger Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea
Salad; and Stir-Fried Chicken with Bok Choy; to Sichuan Beef; Tea-Smoked Sea Bass; Chinese
Long Beans with Cashews; and Crab Fried Rice. Of special note is the section devoted to Drinks
and Desserts featuring Chilled Berry Tea; Banana-Walnut Wontons; Five-Spice Chocolate Cake;
and more! Certain to be an enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community
library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Katie Chin's Everyday Chinese Cookbook "
is also available in a Kindle edition ($16.99).
Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea
Cynthia Nims
Sasquatch Books
1904 Third Ave, Suite 710, Seattle, WA 98101
www.sasquatchbooks.com
9781632170378, $19.95, HC, 160pp, www.amazon.com
Cynthia Nims is a cookbook author and culinary consultant focused on food, beverages, and
travel. In "Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea" she has drawn upon her years of
experience and expertise to compile a truly impressive collection of thoroughly 'kitchen cook
friendly' recipes for one of the most popular shell fish. "Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a
Taste of the Sea" also includes shucking instructions, and the local farming success story of the
many delicious oysters from the Pacific Coast, as well as ideas for what to drink with oysters, as
well as practical tips for buying and storing oysters. Since oysters are grown and harvested in
some of the most beautiful environments on earth, "Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of
the Sea" is enhanced with the inclusions of scenic as well as food photography. The delectable
oysters grown along the West Coast (which include Pacific, Kumamoto, Olympia, and Eastern
and European Flat species) are represented. The recipes themselves range from Oyster Sliders
with Togarashi Slaw; Cracker-Coated Oysters with Dilled Cream; and Oyster Stew; to Steamed
Oysters with Sake-Ginger Butter Sauce; Cider-Poached Oysters on Toast; and an Oyster &
Celery Root Bisque. A simply fantastic specialized cookbook, "Oysters: Recipes that Bring
Home a Taste of the Sea" is very highly recommended for personal, family, professional, and
community library cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Oysters: Recipes that Bring
Home a Taste of the Sea" is also available in a Kindle edition ($7.99).
The Big Green Egg Book
Dirk Koppes
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9781449471156, $50.00, HC, 208pp, www.amazon.com
The popularity of the top-selling kamado style cooker, the Big Green Egg, continues to grow
across the US and overseas. Beautifully illustrated, "The Big Green Egg Book: Cooking on the
Big Green Egg" is compiled by Dirk Koppes and presents an outstanding culinary collection
showcasing 55 recipes introduce myriad flavor capabilities from top International chefs for using
the Big Green Egg. Also features are profiles of 15 International chefs, explaining how they
discovered the Big Green Egg, as well as why and how they are using it in their professional
kitchens. The nutritious, delicious, and kitchen cook friendly dishes range from Eggplant Steaks
with Fennel-Rosemary Dressing and Buffalo Mozzarella; Smoky Burger with Miso Butter,
Kimchi, and Fried Egg Yolk; Smoked Warm Salmon on Beet and Broad Bean Salad with
Horseradish Sauce; Calzone with Sausage and Ricotta; to Indian Lamb Spareribs with Chapati
and Apple Yogurt; Baked Truffle Potatoes with Mushrooms and Vanilla Oil; Pumpkin Tarte
Tatin with Creme Fraiche; Pork Belly with Sage, Roasted Grapes, and Bean Salad; Puffed
Pancake with Peaches and Plum Compote; and Ice Cream Cake with Whipped Cream and
Blackberries. As much as a delight to simply browse through as it is inspiring to plan menus
with, "The Big Green Egg Book: Cooking on the Big Green Egg" is very highly recommended
for personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be
noted that "The Big Green Egg Book" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
Hollyhock: Garden to Table
Moreka Jolar & Heidi Scheifley
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189, Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, V0R 1X0
www.newsociety.com
9780865717275, $24.95, PR, 288pp, www.amazon.com
Hollyhock is renowned the world over as an unparalleled center of learning and connection
specifically designed to inspire, nourish, and support people who are making the world better. At
the heart of this unique institution, located on beautiful Cortes Island, is Hollyhock's spectacular
organic garden, just steps from the ocean view kitchen. Serving up exquisite meals for thirty
years, the Hollyhock cooks are back with a new collection, boasting over two hundred new
garden-inspired recipes. Filled from cover to cover with imaginative ideas and seasoned with
global inspiration, "Hollyhock: Garden to Table" invites you to join in a celebration of the beauty
of fresh, local food. The versatility of whole grains, healthy oils, and natural sweeteners is
showcased in mouth watering culinary creations such as: Thin-Crust Pizza with Nettle Pesto and
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Asparagus, and Chevre; Black Sesame Crusted Albacore Tuna with
Ponzu Sauce; Soft Polenta with Roasted Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onions, Peas, and
Smoked Cheddar; Honey Roasted Pears with Balsamic and Mascarpone; Salmon Burgers; Whole
Grain Bread with Yam and Sage; Rustic Skillet Pear Tarte Tatin; Breakfast Fruit Cobbler; Iced
Honeybush Hibiscus Mint Tea, and so much more! Packed from cover to cover with delicious,
nutritious, kitchen cook friendly, gourmet quality recipes that are as much fun to browse through
as they are practical to plan menus with, "Hollyhock: Garden to Table" is especially commended
to the attention of anyone and everyone with an interest in sustainable seafood and garden-fresh
foods. Simply stated, "Hollyhock: Garden to Table" is enthusiastically recommended for
personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted
that "Hollyhock: Garden to Table" is also available in a Kindle edition ($16.99).
LIMA Cookbook: Peruvian Home Cooking
Virgilio Martinez
Mitchell Beazley
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781784720889, $29.99, HC, 224pp, www.amazon.com
Virgilio Martinez was the national skateboarding champion of Peru in the 1990s but, after an
accident, decided to study law in Lima. During a holiday job, he discovered his passion for
cooking, dropped out of university, and traveled to Canada and then London to become a Cordon
Bleu graduate. After working for 10 years in Canada, Europe and Asia he became head chef of
Gaston Acurio's restaurant in Bogota. Returning home, he opened his own restaurant, Central, in
the Peruvian capital in 2010. In "LIMA Cookbook: Peruvian Home Cooking" Chef Martinez has
compiled a beautifully and profusely illustrated cornucopia of authentic Peruvian cuisine with
recipes that range from Batido de Mango y Menta Freca (Mango and Fresh Mint Smoothie);
Chonta Asada y Kiwicha (Broiled Hearts of Palm with Amaranth); Ceviche de Salmon aji
Amarillo y Cancha (Salmon Ceviche with Yellow Aji and Cancha Corn); and Langostinos con
Palta y Limon (Shrimp with Avocado and Lime); to Anticucho de Asado de Tira (Short Rib
Anticuchos); Pachamanca de Gallina y Papas (Chicken and Potato Pachamancha); Cerdo con
Chicha de Jora (Pork with Chicha de Jora); and Banana Carmelizada con Anis Estrella
(Carmelized Banana with Star Anise). As fun to simply browse through as it is practical to plan
Peruvian themed menus with, "LIMA Cookbook: Peruvian Home Cooking " is very highly
recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library ethnic cookbook
collections.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Modern Cross Stitch
Hannah Sturrock
Ryland, Peters & Small
341 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
www.rylandpeters.com
9781782492405, $19.95, PB, 128pp, www.amazon.com
Cross-stitch is a traditional craft that allows beginners and experts alike to enjoy the experience
of creating something through the crafting art of needlework. In the pages of "Modern Cross
Stitch: Over 30 Fresh and New Counted Cross-stitch Patterns", needlecraft expert Hannah
Sturrock draws upon her years of experience and expertise to present more than thirty truly
beautiful patterns suitable for even the most novice of cross stitch enthusiasts. "Modern Cross
Stitch" presents five chapters of fabulous ideas including: For a Beautiful Baby; For Big Kids;
For a Special Occasion; For a Nature Lover; and For the Home. Now anyone can make an
adorable peeping ted pillow for young ones, or a comic-book style cross-stitched cell phone case.
They can form an extra handmade touch to presents with stitched gift tags, and create a
Christmas toy sack that will be treasured throughout the years. They can bring the beauty of
nature into the home with the flower burlap tote and the stunning floral finch pillow. They can
even take their cross-stitching to a whole new level, including decorating walls with washi tape
birds and stitching velvet ribbon onto woven chair seats. "Modern Cross Stitch" also shows how
to make use of other innovative materials, too, including soluble canvas (which allows the
cross-stitching on any fabric) and glow in the dark embroidery floss. Hannah's designs are a little
bit different from what is available elsewhere. She uses simple outlines with striking patterns and
clean, fresh colors, and takes inspiration from new interior fashions, vintage textiles, nature, toys,
and more, always striving to be contemporary and stylish. "Modern Cross Stitch" is very highly
recommended for personal and community library Needlecraft instructional reference
collections.
The Automotive Shelf
Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild
Mike Mavrigian
CarTech Inc.
39966 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
www.cartechbooks.com
9781613251980, $26.95, PB, 144pp, www.amazon.com
Holley Performance Products is an automotive performance company now based in Bowling
Green, Kentucky. Holley, when originally based in Michigan, was one of the major producers of
carburetors, being supplied as standard equipment on many Detroit-built automobiles. In the
pages of "Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild", automotive expert Mike Mavrigian (a certified
member of the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence and the editor-in-chief of
Auto Service Professional) guides you through each important stage of the Holley carburetor
rebuilding process, so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and
application. In addition, Mavrigian clearly explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range
and high-speed circuit operation, specialty tools, and available parts. Profusely illustrated with a
profusion of step-by-step instructions, "Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild" is a very highly
recommended instruction guide for anyone working on rebuilding a Holley Carburetor for their
vehicle.
The Coloring Book Shelf
Celtic Mandala Pocket Coloring Book
Lisa Tenzin-Dolma
Watkins Publishing
Angel Business Club
359 Goswell Road, London, England, EC1V 7JL
www.watkinspublishing.com
9781780289441, $8.95, PB, 72pp, www.amazon.com
The "Celtic Mandala Pocket Coloring Book" is comprised of twenty-six designs specifically
crafted by Lisa Tenzin-Dolma. Each color-it-yourself design is accompanied by an informative
commentary and a recommended color palette. The "Celtic Mandala Pocket Coloring Book" is
further enhanced with the inclusion of ten basic line templates so that you can design your own
mandalas, as well as a directory of key mandala symbols. Very highly recommended as an adult
contemplative coloring books. Also highly recommended are two other adult coloring books
from Lisa Tenzin-Dolma: "The Healing Mandala Pocket Coloring Book" (9781780289465,
$8.95, 72pp) and "Buddhist Mandala Pocket Coloring Book" (978-1780289427, $8.95,
72pp).
Buddhist Art Coloring Book 2
Robert Beer, author/illustrator
Shambhala
4720 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80301
9781611803525, $15.95, www.shambhala.com
the "Buddhist Art Coloring Book 2: Buddhas, Deities, and Enlightened Masters from the Tibetan
Tradition " contains fifty detailed line drawings of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist deities and holy men
recreated to be honored with reverent color finishing by the reader. Originally created by the
artist illustrator in the late 1980s, these finely detailed portraits were made with a fine sable-hair
brush, taking between 50 and 200 hours each to complete. Of special significance are the
drawings of Green Tara, White Tara, and Padmasambhava, which have also been drawn
separately for a limited edition of silk screen prints. Also in the back of the book are brief
descriptions and biographies of each figure represented, with references to other sources with
guides to the traditional colors often used to decorate such images. An Author's Note in the
beginning also respectfully requests the reader to "please treat the spiritual images shown here
with due consideration. We invite you to follow the tradition to safely burn any of these sacred
images that you may no longer want, rather than throwing them in the trash, if it is possible and
convenient." The reader is invited to experience many happy hours of study and artistic work on
these lovely representations of holy figures in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
AKA Associates Inc.
www.akabooks.com
There are two new additions to the outstanding 'Doodle Art Alley Books' series by Samantha
Snyder. "Magical Flowers Coloring Book: Magical Designs" (9780997102130, $9.95, PB,
104pp) showcases 50 doodle art images printed on one side of the pages for all ages to color. The
images include flower baskets, bouquets, buds, flower vases, vines, and other flower designs.
"Magical Animals Coloring Book: Magical Designs" (9780997102147, $9.95, PB, 106pp)
presents 50 doodle art images printed on one side of the page for all ages to color. The images
include an alligator, bird, cat, dog, elephant, giraffe, panda, turtle, unicorn, and zebra. Both of
these coloring books will have immense cross-generational appeal, and provide hours of
pleasurable enjoyment and recreational relaxation. For a complete listing of all the titles in
Samantha Snyder's 'Doodle Art Alley Books' series visit www.akabooks.com
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Ninja Slayer 2
Original Work by Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez
Art by Yuki Yogo
Script by Yoshiaki Tabata
Vertical Comics
451 Park Avenue South, 7th floor, New York, NY 10016
9781942993438 $10.95 www.vertical-comics.com
Ninja Slayer 2: Last Girl Standing (Ichi) continues the dark, over-the-top violent saga set in
Neo-Saitama, a cyberpunk city ravaged by criminals, corrupt corporations, and murderous ninja.
Ordinary mortals who survive near-death experiences are sometimes inhabited by supernatural
ninja souls of monstrous power and extreme brutality. While a very few ninja may choose to
resist the bloodlust of their dual soul, the vast majority of ninja are unfettered butchers who lord
their superiority over helpless civilians. But there is one who despises the vile carnage of other
ninja, and that is the Ninja Slayer! Ninja Slayer 2 features guest protagonist Koki Yamoto, a
Neo-Saitama schoolgirl who awakens to her lethal ninja powers when thugs attempt to gang-rape
her. She later witnesses the rampage of another nascent ninja. Is Yamoto's destiny nothing but
violence, or is there hope for anything better in her life? This graphic novel adaptation is as
savage as the original series of novels (if not more so), and is most definitely not for the faint of
heart. Recommended for intense action manga connoisseurs ages 16 and up.
Ninja Slayer 3
Original Work by Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez
Art by Yuki Yogo
Script by Yoshiaki Tabata
Vertical Comics
451 Park Avenue South, 7th floor, New York, NY 10016
9781942993438 $10.95 www.vertical-comics.com
Ninja Slayer 3: Last Girl Standing (Ni) continues the shockingly violent cyberpunk story of the
Ninja Slayer, and concludes the story arc introducing guest protagonist Koki Yamoto, a high
school girl turned ninja through a dark twist of fate. The saga is set in the corrupt city of
Neo-Saitama, a cyberpunk hell on earth ruled by murderous ninja - people fused with ninja spirits
that grant them superhuman powers. Ninja of the criminal Soukai Syndicate are determined to
forcibly recruit Yamoto and another emergent ninja to serve their evil ends. Yet wherever ninja
appear, the Ninja Slayer is not far behind! Yamoto wants nothing to do with the horrific violence
that saturates ninja life, but what choice does she have? And what hope for survival does she
have, when the psychotic ninja soul within the Ninja Slayer clamors for her blood as well? An
adaptation as brutal and exciting as the original novels, Ninja Slayer 3 is a "must-read" for
intense action manga fans ages 16 and up!
The Education Shelf
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2016 Edition
The Princeton Review
c/o Random House Inc.
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.PrincetonReview.com
www.randomhouse.com/princetonreview
9781101881989, $19.99, PB, 832pp, www.amazon.com
The Princeton Review is the premier publisher of college and university entrance examination
instructional reference guides. Now in a fully updated 2016 edition, "Cracking the ACT with 6
Practice Tests" provides all the prep an aspiring college applicant need to ace the ACT with 6
full-length practice tests, thorough ACT topic reviews, and extra practice online. Included in this
thoroughly 'user friendly' edition are: Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT;
Tips for pacing yourself, choosing a LOTD, logical guessing, and more; Essential strategies to
help you work smarter, not harder; Complete coverage of all test topics, including the new
reading and writing sections; Thorough review of the skills necessary to ace all five ACT
sections; Bulleted chapter summaries for quick review; 6 full-length practice tests (4 in the book,
2 online) with detailed answer explanations; Drills for each test section - English, Mathematics,
Reading, Science, and Writing; Instant score reports for online tests; plus optional
LiveGrader(TM) essay scoring. Complete and comprehensive, "Cracking the ACT with 6
Practice Tests, 2016 Edition" is confidently recommended for personal, community, and
academic library college prep tests instructional reference collections
The LGBT Studies Shelf
Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood
Eric Rosswood
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669, Far Hills, NJ 07931
www.newhorizonpressbooks.com
9780882825144 $15.94 pbk / $10.99 Kindle www.amazon.com
Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood: Firsthand Advice, Tips and Stories from Lesbian and Gay
Couples is a parenting guide created especially to address the unique challenges faced by LGBT
couples. Chapters discuss adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy, co-parenting
and more. Author and LGBT activist Eric Rosswood addresses the obstacles that exist for gay
and lesbian couples from a practical point of view. Personal testimonies of gay and lesbian
parents round out this thoughtful, serious-minded guide. "Because of the large sums of money
involved [in surrogate parenting services], you need to make sure you're not being taken
advantage of... Ask for references so that you can speak directly to people who have been
through the program. Contact independent physicians, attorneys, and mental health professionals
for objective opinions about the agency and program you are considering. Also, make sure to
seek the advice of an independent attorney who can oversee the process on your behalf." An
absolute "must-have" for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Icelandic Magic
Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781620554050 $16.95 pbk / $9.99 Kindle www.amazon.com
Icelandic Magic draws upon grimoires preserved through the centuries in the National Library of
Reykjavik to reveal a rich tradition of pagan magic, spirituality, and lore. Author and expert in
Germanic languages and medieval studies Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D. summarizes the mythology
behind Icelandic magic, the use of runes and magical letters, the theory and practice of rituals,
and much more. Icelandic Magic is fascinating to browse, and superb addition to metaphysical
studies collections.
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