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Reviewer's Choice
American Coasters
Thomas Crymes
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764341588, $34.99, www.schifferbooks.com
American Coasters: a Thrilling Photographic Ride is at once a history and survey of America's
best roller coasters, and is a fine recommendation for any library strong in American
entertainment and leisure history. All the photos come from enthusiast author Thomas Crymes,
who documents over 100 different roller coasters across the country, and whose explorations
include coaster facts and statistics. From Busch Gardens to Six Flags' Magic Mountain, this is
packed with thrilling stories and rides that lend to any survey of American entertainment and the
roller coaster's evolution and place in American leisure.
Yellowstone Land of Wonders
Jules Leclercq
University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588-0255
9780803244771, $29.95, www.bisonbooks.com
Yellowstone Land of Wonders tells of travel writer Jules Leclercq's ten days on horseback in
Yellowstone in 1883, exploring the world's first national park and all its beauty. His account of
his travels blends natural history with science and reflections on Yellowstone's frontier,
describing human encounters and natural wonders alike. This book was a sensation in Europe
but, surprisingly, never appeared in English until now. It's a lovely translation that brings
English-seeking readers fine piece perfect for American history, natural history, or travel
collections alike.
American Tapestry
Rachel L. Swarns
Amistad Books
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061999871, $16.99, www.amistadbooks.com
American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle
Obama provides a comprehensive history of Michelle Obama's family roots and comes from a
historian who blends research with interviews to trace the origins of her family and their
experiences with slavery and prejudice. Through her family history the entire world of black
experience and heritage in this country is examined, with changing racial lines and ethnic
histories serving as the backdrop for an examination of social and political changes. A wide
range of collections will find this an absorbing, revealing read.
Top 10 for Men, updated edition
Brendan McGinley & Brian Cullen
Hamlyn
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780600625872, $14.99, www.octopusbooksusa.com
Top Ten for Men appears in a new, updated edition to provide 250 more lists arranged by theme
and gathering facts men love to know. From the Top 10 Most Preserved Body Parts to 10
Favorite Guitar Solos, this packs in fun facts and reflections perfect for gift-giving and also
perfect for trivia facts holdings. It's a compendium of the unusual and unique and is a fine
presentation any leisure browser will find fun.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
The Successes and Failures of Whistleblower Laws
Robert G. Vaughn
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Court
Northampton, MA 01060-3815
9781849808378, $185.00, www.e-elgar.com
The Successes and Failures of Whistleblower Laws goes far beyond most casual coverages of the
topic, delving into the historical roots of the whistleblowing movement in the U.S. as it pertains
not just to business, but to politics, social issues, and ethics. It analyzes specific, changing laws
over a 40-year period relating to all these matters, considers legal options and protections for
those in any organization who speak up against issues, and comes from author Robert Vaughn's
personal experience as a lawyer researching the topic. The multidisciplinary approach of this title
offers a powerful survey of the relationship between whistleblowing actions and the evolution of
laws protecting them, and provides college-level students of law, business and social issues with
a powerful survey of civil rights and legal protections alike. Very highly recommended!
The Photography Shelf
The Minimalist Photographer
Steve Johnson
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781937538095, $32.95, www.rockynook.com
The Minimalist Photographer covers photography from a minimalist perspective and shows how
to take very good photos with cheap and a minimum of equipment. From making connections
between photography and one's nature to choosing a minimum of equipment to achieve goals
representing that nature, this is packed with strong ideas linking minimalist photo approaches to
various types of cameras and their pros and cons. From lighting on a budget to composition, this
is a fine in-depth coverage highly recommended for any aspiring photographer on a budget.
Figure Photography
Billy Pegram
Amherst Media, Inc.
175 Rano Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14207-2176
9781608955787, $29.95, www.amherstmedia.com
FIGURE PHOTOGRAPHY: TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS teaches the
basics of capturing the female form with a digital camera and covers both studio and location
shots and approaches which make the most of different environments and figures. From isolating
body parts for specialized markets to developing different images with different commercial
values and styling models for appeal and images for multiple usage, this is packed with color
photo examples and industry insights that will delight any figure photographer.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Logic
Vern Sheridan Poythress
Crossway Books
1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
9781433532290, $45.00, www.crossway.org
LOGIC: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH TO THE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN
THOUGHT is for any Christian seeking to improve critical thinking skills, offering an
introduction to the study of logic as it relates to Christian analysis and thought. The dual focus on
the process of logic and Christian belief on the nature of God makes for an involving and fine
survey that includes questions for further reflection at the end of each chapter. College-level
students involved in spiritual analysis will find this approach lends to critical thinking in general
and religious inspection in particular, making this a strong pick for any Christian college
collection.
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus
Robert W. Wall with Richard B. Steele
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
2140 Oak Industrial Drive, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
9780802825629, $24.00, www.eerdmans.com
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus is for scholarly Christian collections and provides a
paragraph-by-paragraph theological commentary on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, applying these
epistles to modern church teachings and providing a methodology for analyzing their beliefs and
relevance as sacred texts of Scripture. Case studies blend with this analysis to consider prominent
Christian leaders and faith communities. Students, pastors and Christian leaders alike will find
this a powerful analysis offering canonical readings that explain the spiritual, historical and
social contexts of Scripture.
Pope Francis in His Own Words
Julie Schwietert Collazo and Lisa Rogak, Editors
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
9781608682492, $12.95, www.newworldlibrary.com
Pope Francis in His Own Words provides a powerful guide for any who want an introduction on
where the Pope stands on major issues affecting the church's followers. From insights on human
rights and education to the Pope's overall philosophy on service and prayer, this runs the gamut
from spiritual insights to social issues, and is packed with keys to successfully understanding
where Pope Francis stands on many world scenarios. Any Catholic collection needs this solid
introduction to their new pope's views.
On God's Side
Jim Wallis
Brazos
c/o Baker Publishing Group
6030 E Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
9781587433375, $21.99, www.bakerpublishing.com
ON GOD'S SIDE: WHAT RELIGION FORGETS AND POLITICS HASN'T LEARNED
ABOUT SERVING THE COMMON GOOD comes from a public theologian and author who
shows how a renewed commitment to the concept of the 'common good' and religious belief can
change the face of partisan political approaches. He's long been a Christian activist advocating
for the common ground theory: this book emphases the importance of God in the process,
considers concept of personal and social responsibility and how they interact to work for the
common good, and how to address values differences on a more spiritual level. The result's a
strong pick for political and social science holdings alike.
The Catalyst Leader
Brad Lomenick
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9781595554970, $22.99, www.thomasnelson.com
The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker considers the future of
leadership among those who follow Jesus, comes from the President of Catalyst, an influential
leadership movement, and reveals eight basic keys for becoming a 'change maker' in the world
for the promotion and greater belief in God. Key characteristics described here include being
called by God and being authentic and passionate about one's calling. It blends stories of those
who have felt and followed this process with discussions of how they have interacted with - and
changed - their worlds, and is a fine pick for any Christian collection concerned with
leadership.
Worshipping the State
Benjamin Wiker
Regnery Publishing
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
9781621570295, $27.95, www.regnery.com
Liberals in politics are promoting their own secular agenda and attacks in Christianity are
increasing: this book provides a powerful attack on this attitude and approach, maintains that
there's an underlying agenda to secular liberalism - an intent on pushing Christianity out of our
culture and replacing it with political concerns - and offers an analysis that considers how secular
liberalism holds an agenda in direct conflict with Christian principles. Chapters pair political
with religious analysis in the process of considering ideals of church and state separation and
how liberals are influencing and changing this separation. Christian collections will find this a
thought-provoking analysis.
Prototype
Jonathan Martin
Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414373638, $15.99, www.tyndale.com
PROTOTYPE is a focus on gospel that maintains that Jesus not only is the God who came to die,
but the human who offered hope to humanity, and teaches basics of how to awaken the spirit to
god. It's written by the founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church based in North Carolina, and
shows how to bring principles of the gospel to the forefront of concerns. Insights from Scripture
and the author's own pastoral experiences make for a powerful survey recommended for any
Christian holding.
Imagining the Kingdom
James K.A. Smith
Baker Academic
c/o Baker Publishing Group
6030 E Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
9780801035784, $22.99, www.bakeracademic.com
IMAGINING THE KINGDOM: HOW WORSHIP WORKS adds to the 'Cultural Liturgies' series
with a second scholarly volume that provides an engaging book of 'liturgical anthropology'. It
makes a case for the idea that human beings should be considered as worshipping animals,
considering philosophy, religious liturgy and pedagogy, and more as it presents the works of
some of the major thinkers of modern times, from Wendell Berry to David Foster Wallace. The
gospel is, literally, reflected in the body and throughout the world: this considers how secular
liturgies and Christian liturgies can refine our perceptions of ourselves, our spirituality, and the
world. Scholarly spirituality studies libraries will relish the philosophical discussions.
Believing
Eugene Kennedy
Orbis Books
PO Box 308, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0308
9781626980174, $20.00, www.orbisbooks.com
BELIEVING may look like a slim treatise but it holds many insights and an analysis suitable for
scholarly pursuit as it considers the psychology of religion in general and Christianity in
particular. What does it mean to have the kind of belief and faith that is fluid: a living
commitment that pairs with our goals and objectives as human beings in a human community?
This comes from a professor at Loyola University who has written over 50 books on psychology
and religion, and who here narrows the focus to a simple topic: belief and how it works in social
interactions. No spirituality shelf should be without!
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
My Bright Abyss
Christian Wiman
Farrar Straus Giroux
18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9780374216788, $24.00, www.fsgbooks.com
MY BRIGHT ABYSS: MEDITATION OF A MODERN BELIEVER comes from a poet and
believer who was diagnosed with a rare cancer. This gathers essays reflecting on his mortality
and reawakening faith, offering personal insights of struggles and miracles and providing essays
with the personal reflection of journal entries and the spiritual insights of a philosopher at heart.
The result is a powerful and personal reflection recommended for any spirituality holding.
Psychology & the Perennial Philosophy: Studies in Comparative Religion
Samuel Bendeck Sotillos
World Wisdom Inc.
1501 East Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
9781936597208, $23.95, www.worldwisdom.com
Psychology & the Perennial Philosophy: Studies in Comparative Religion gathers articles by
Rene Guenon, Tage Lindbom, and others and provides a satisfying blend of psychology and
analysis of spiritual tradition and wisdom, gathering essays written by representatives of the
perennialist school. It offers a challenging blend of insights into psychology and mystical
spiritual traditions, explaining how modern psychology lost touch with its spiritual roots and
providing a fine synthesis of spiritual and psychological observations. The result is a fine
recommendation for any interested in comparative religious studies.
Deus in Machina
Jeremy Stolow, Editor
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458-5172
9780823249817, $28.00, www.fordhampress.com
Deus in Machina: Religion, Technology, and the Things in Between deserves ongoing
recommendation for its powerful collection of essays that explore religion and technology and
how they relate to one another. Case studies presented in the course of this examination are as
diverse as the advent and design of clocks in medieval Christian Europe to the power of prayer in
premodern Buddhist Japan. History and ethnographic analysis combine with religious and
scientific details to thoroughly explore the interactions between the two, making Deus in
Machina a powerful recommendation for any scholarly spirituality holding.
The American History Shelf
The Third Coast
Thomas Dyja
The Penguin Press
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10014
9781594204326, $29.95, www.penguin.com
THE THIRD COAST: WHEN CHICAGO BUILT THE AMERICAN DREAM traces the history
and evolution of a city which was key to every coast-to-coast journey, and which became a
central stop for people and commodities before air travel. Chicago's structures became icons for
business images, its culture transformed many an American city's social flavor, and its
institutions contributed major discoveries to American mass culture, science, and social climate.
From the city's racial divisions and constructive and destructive trends to its evolution as a
reflection of and influence on American society as a whole, THE THIRD COAST offers a
powerful history of the city's importance and evolution. No American regional history holding
should be without this!
The Village
John Strausbaugh
Ecco Press
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062078193, $29.99, www.eccobooks.com
THE VILLAGE: 400 YEARS OF A HISTORY OF BEATS AND BOHEMIANS, RADICALS
AND ROGUES offers the first complete history of Greenwich Village and is certain to be an
appealing addition to any New York history holding and any with roots in the area. It's a fine
social history that covers social and political changes in the Village over the decades, considering
the colorful personalities that contributed to its evolution and offering a sweeping story that
begins with its early settlement and continues to the affluent Village of modern times. Written in
a lively, appealing manner, THE VILLAGE is a powerful pick for any New York or American
regional history collection.
Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor
Richard R. Beeman
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780465926296, $29.99, www.basicbooks.com
Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor: The Forging of American Independence,
1774-1776 comes from an acclaimed historian who recounts the twenty-two months that
preceded America's journey from being another British colony to a republic, represents some four
years of the author's research and writing, and argues that as early as 1774, the concept of
American independence was questionable at best. Only a few radicals like John Adams
considered it seriously: most colonists were aligned with King George III. So how did the politics
and popular sentiments of the times undergo a shift that was to make independence not only
possible, but probable? Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor charts this course,
providing a cast of characters involved in political maneuvering and decisions, and is a powerful
addition to any American history collection with its fresh review of events that led to America's
separate identity from England.
The Feud
Dean King
Little, Brown & Company
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780316167062, $28.00, www.littlebrown.com
THE FEUD: THE HATFIELDS & MCCOYS: THE TRUE STORY offers a lively, absorbing
read chronicling the truth behind the legendary family feud of all times, offering new expert
research to detail the truths and realities of two families changed by war and betrayal. Appalachia
culture and history figure prominently in a powerful coverage written by a researcher with a
talent for creating character and detail. The result is a historical survey highly recommended for
any American history collection; especially those with a focus on Southern history and
chronicles.
The World History Shelf
Southeast Asia Past and Present, seventh edition
D.R. Sardesai
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813348377, $47.00, www.westviewpress.com
Southeast Asia Past and Present appears in its seventh updated edition to offer a clear history of
the region from ancient to modern times, offering historical and modern coverage of all countries
and their interactions. Updates to this latest edition include increased coverage of Myanmar's
political changes and its changed relationships to the world, the rise of Shinawatra to prime
minister in Thailand, and discussions of the ASEAN and its consideration of China's claim to the
South China Sea. These updates provide the latest details on the region's evolution and changes,
making for an outstanding survey highly recommended for any college-level collection strong in
Southeast Asian history and culture.
History and the Human Condition
John Lukacs
ISI Press
3901 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19807-1938
16010170652, $27.95, www.isibooks.org
History and the Human Condition: A Historian's Pursuit of Knowledge comes from a prominent
historian with over sixty-five years in the field, who reflects on the nature of history and the role
of the historian in documenting it. He provides a wide-ranging survey of the past two centuries of
history, connecting significant events in human history and detailing how the translation of these
events creates new debates and new perspectives. His inspection of the process of historical
reporting and interpretation provide a powerful survey of American observations and the unique
challenges of modernity, making this a fine recommendation for any college-level
collection.
The Guns at Last Light
Rick Atkinson
Henry Holt & Company
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400
New York, NY 10010-7725
9780805062908, $40.00, www.henryholt.com
THE GUNS AT LAST NIGHT: THE WAR IN WESTERN EUROPE, 1944-1945 represents
Volume Three of the 'Liberation Trilogy' and is a must-have addition for any collection seeing
popularity with the other volumes. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson concludes a
trilogy that represents a definitive examination of World War II events and their influence,
offering perspectives of participants at every level of conflict, from politicians to soldiers and
everyday people. Add a lively tone to the history and you have a readable, absorbing chronicle
even non-history buffs will enjoy.
The Computer Shelf
The Java EE 6 Tutorial: Advanced Topics, fourth edition
Eric Jendrock, et.al.
Addison-Wesley Professional
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
97801378081868, $49.99, www.informit.com/aw
The Java EE 6 Tutorial: Advanced Topics appears in its fourth updated edition to provide Java
EE users with a task-oriented, example-driven manual to developing applications, and comes
from members of the Java EE 6 documentation team at Oracle. You couldn't ask for better
professional expertise than this: Java programmers receive an intensive lesson on the platform
including advanced material, detailed introductions to more complex platform functions, and
instructions for all the latest versions of GlassFish Server and Open Source. It introduces all new
features, is packed with keys to web and enterprise security, and backs every explanation with
real-world examples throughout. Code and documentation make for a powerful, expert survey
that should be a 'must' for an in-depth, advanced computer reference collection.
Third-Party JavaScript
Ben Vinegar and Anton Kovalyov
Manning Publications Company
c/o O'Reilly Media, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein Highway North
Sebastopol, CA 95472
9781617290541, $44.99, www.manning.com
Third-Party JavaScript is written by two expert developers who tell how to write third-party
JavaScript - embeddable scripts that can plug into any website. All the basics of building and
applying third-party JavaScript applications are covered, along with techniques for developing
data-collecting widgets, analyzing data for further overlays, and more. All concepts represent
best practices for the field and include specifics on writing conflict-free scripts and overcoming
third-party cookie limitations. The result is a powerful guide any web developer will find a solid
reference filled with real-world applications.
Big Data for Dummies
Judith Hurwitz, et.al.
For Dummies
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118504222, $29.99, www.wiley.com
Big Data for Dummies offers plain explanations of a tall subject, defining what 'big data' is (and
is not), database options for managing it, analytics that can help create meaningful reports from
such data, and how to apply it to business situations. Business and IT professionals alike receive
clear insights on big data computing models and their applications, showing how to define big
data, implement analysis processes, and understand and apply the results. From why Hadoop is
so important to issues of security and privacy and ten best practices for managing such data, this
is packed with management insights that come from an expert, making this a top pick for any
business or computer collection.
Rendering in SketchUp
Daniel Tal
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470642191, $49.95, www.wiley.com
RENDERING IN SKETCHUP: FROM MODELING TO PRESENTATION FOR
ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN provides a
fine way for design professionals to learn SketchUp modeling and rendering techniques, and
focuses on the basic tasks of photorealistic rendering. Chapters cover the entire process, from
textures and materials to simulated lighting and design, and consider the basics of how
computers produce renders and how to acquire the right hardware for the process. From refining
renderings in Photoshop to SketchUp scenes and composing light tools, this is an in-depth
coverage packed with color photo examples throughout and is the item of choice for any
computer collection strong in rendering techniques.
Killer UX Design
Jodie Moule
Sitepoint
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
9780987153098, $39.95, www.sitepoint.com
KILLER UX DESIGN is a recommended pick for any designer who wants to produce better
business designs, and offers tips on how to gather customer information, how to use the
information to craft better designs, and how the UX design process is applied to projects. As a
note of distinction: this survey covers the basics of market testing, user market research and
more; it's not about the related point of UI development - but then the focus on UX design doesn't
claim such. If the reader is already an advanced developer used to designing with real-world
solutions in mind, then there will be little new here. If, however, one is new to the field and
seeking methodology and shortcuts that should be in every UX design, then KILLER UX
DESIGN is the correct item of choice.
Advances in Cyber Security
D. Frank Hsu and Dorothy Marinucci, Editors
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
9780823244577, $24.00, www.fordhampress.com
Advances in Cyber Security: Technology, Operations, and Experiences provides college-level
readers and professionals with insights on a field in great flux. The advent of social networking
systems and more provides many new forms of cyber exploitations which any involved with
computers need to understand. Advances in Cyber Security gathers the insights of cyber security
professionals and practitioners from government, academic and industry circles around the
world, offering keys to securing cyberspace. From intelligence findings on cybercrime and
security to insider details on real-world operations, this packs in a range of insights perfect for
those studying law enforcement, computer operations, or security strategies alike.
The Modern Web
Peter Gasston
No Starch Press
38 Ringold Street
San Francisco, CO 94103-4403
9781593274870, $34.95, www.nostarch.com
THE MODERN WEB: MULTI-DEVICE WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML5, CSS3, AND
JAVASCRIPT is for computer holdings appealing to developers, and discusses design and site
platforms that are blueprints for flawless operations across a range of new platforms. From
applying better code techniques to working with flexible devices, this teaches how to plan and
code content for a range of applications, integrate cross-platform applications without
challenging plug-ins, and how to design better forms and easier applications. Designers will find
the specific examples and applications perfect for learning 'best practices'.
The Business Shelf
Opening Doors to Teamwork & Collaboration
Judith H. Katz & Frederick A. Miller
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781609947989, $18.95, www.bkconnection.com
Opening Doors to Teamwork & Collaboration is packed with keys to understanding how people
contribute to organizations, and how to tweak these contributions for maximum gain and
excitement. This book describes four easy behavioral keys that change how people work
together, centering on exactly what makes relationships work and how to use powerful language
and objections to encourage vision and, ultimately, better results. Chapters are precise in their
discussions and offer managers exciting insights on how to achieve breakthroughs for better,
measurable performance. Any business management collection must have this!
Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business
Karen Leland
Entrepreneur Press
c/o The McGraw Hill Companies
Two Penn Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10121-2298
9781599185088, $21.95, www.entrepreneurpress.com
Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business is a fine pick designed to help businesses use Pinterest
to best business advantage and applications, and provides beginners and those already using the
program to understand its many possible applications. Case studies, interviews, examples and
sidebars of information cover all kinds of strategies for applying the structure of Pinterest for
branding and promotional purposes, covering everything from how to sign up for Pinterest and
how to create popular boards to turning fans into customers. Another solid business tool
recommended for any serious about using the latest social networking influences to further a
business.
Steel's
Dave Dyer
Syracuse University Press
621 Skytop Road, Suite 110
Syracuse, NY 13244-5290
www.syrcuseuniversitypress.syr.edu
9780815610120, $24.95, www.amazon.com
STEEL'S: A FORGOTTEN STOCK MARKET SCANDAL FROM THE 1920s brings to life
the nearly-forgotten story of a Buffalo-based department store and comes from an author who
was trying to solve a family mystery when he uncovered an early stock market scandal. In
researching a vanished great uncle, Dave Dyer unearthed thousands of original documents and
photos from the L.R. Steel Company. These document told of a boom town
environment, the creation of a retail empire, and the sales of company stock which attracted some
60,000 investors - three times those though bought into the Ponzi scheme. There are no other
published accounts of this business scandal in print, making STEEL'S a powerful addition to any
business history holding.
The Rise of Professionalism
Magali Sarfatti Larson
Transaction Publishers
10 Corporate Place South
Piscataway, NJ 08854
9781412847773, $29.95, www.transactionpub.com
THE RISE OF PROFESSIONALISM: MONOPOLIES OF COMPETENCE AND SHELTERED
MARKETS argues that the concept of business professional status evolved as a response to
market relations and a movement for the conquest of collective social status by the bourgeoisie,
and it compares different professions in England and the U.S. during the first part of the 19th
century to show how professions evolved. From the influence of corporate capitalism on
professionalism to how professions moved beyond the forms of work organizations to reach into
credentialed occupations, this provides a thorough discussion for college-level audiences, comes
with a new introduction that updates examples for modern times, and is a pick for any interested
in the evolution of corporate history and professional concepts.
The Lean Practitioner's Handbook
Mark Eaton
Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
9780749467739, $34.95, www.koganpage.com
The Lean Practitioner's Handbook is a fine text introducing the concept of creating a Lean
program in any organizational structure, managing and monitoring the Lean program for daily
improvement, and engaging a team in implementing Lean concepts. Chapters discuss everything
form how to gather background data to analyzing workflow changes and behaviors. There's a lot
of Lean-specific terminology within - all of which is defined and further explored by real-world
case studies. The result will appeal to both newcomers to Lean concepts and those who have
some prior background but want to apply the knowledge to an organizational structure and
purpose.
The First 90 Days
Michael D. Watkins
Harvard Business Review Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
9781422188613, $29.00, www.hbsp.harvard.edu
The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter updates and
expands an international best-selling business title, compiling proven strategies for making career
transitions. The author is an expert on such transitions and advises senior leaders in all kinds of
organizations. His title surveys all aspects of the transition climate, identifies common pitfalls
new leaders encounter, and offers strategies on avoiding them. No business holding should be
without this expanded coverage.
Ten Types of Innovation
Larry Keeley, et.al.
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118504246, $29.95, www.wiley.com
Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs is a pick for any business
that would consider innovative strategies to be not optional, but key to an organization's health,
and is a recommendation for any serious business collection. It is based on over three decades of
research covering innovation effectiveness, and helps teams understand what's involved in
fostering breakthroughs. Any who want to move beyond theory to the nuts and bolts of applying
such a process will find this packed with methods and examples from some of the most notable
big businesses experiencing success, from Lego to Google.
Start Your Own Home Business After 50
Robert W. Bly
Quill Driver Books
2006 South Mary, Fresno, CA 93721
9781610351317, $16.95, www.quilldriverbooks.com
Start Your Own Home Business After 50 comes from a business consultant and serial
entrepreneur and offers readers a complete guide to business start-ups written for older
entrepreneurs. Older adults have experience and judgment that lend to business - and also harbor
different goals; to create financial security and do the kind of work they love. This considers
eight key business opportunities that fit with the abilities and mental mind-set of older
entrepreneurs, bypasses the usual self-employment advice directed to younger audiences, and
creates a hopeful, helpful environment specific to this age group.
The Five Stages of Collapse
Dmitry Orlov
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, V0R 1X0
9780865717367, $19.95, www.newsociety.com
THE FIVE STAGES OF COLLAPSE SURVIVORS' TOOLKIT belongs in any business or
economics collection and documents five indicators of social collapse and how the first three
stages (financial, commercial and political) can be managed so as to prevent the worse scenarios
of social and cultural collapse. Pre- and post-collapse societies are considered in a survey that
analyzes successful adaptations, self-governance, social organization and culture, with case
studies from around the world providing specifics for each stage of collapse. A powerful survey,
this will appeal to business and social issues collections alike.
A Nation of Small Shareholders
Janice M. Traflet
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421409023, $45.00, www.press.jhu.edu
A Nation of Small Shareholders: Marketing Wall Street After World War II is a fascinating study
showing how marketers at the New York Stock Exchange during the mid-twentieth century
deliberately cultivated new individual shareholders after a period of time in which many
Americans swore they would never again become involved in the stock market. It shows the
marketing efforts that went into expanding the country's retail investor base, how Exchange
executives were involved in the process of rebuilding the market and American investment
strategies, and considers how shareownership was viewed as a method of strengthening
democratic capitalism. The result is a powerful history documenting the basic approaches of one
of the biggest - and least heralded - marketing campaigns in U.S. history. Any history or business
collection will find this a 'must' reference.
Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business
Ted Prodromou
Entrepreneur Press
c/o The McGraw Hill Companies
Two Penn Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10121-2298
9781599184494, $21.95, www.entrepreneurpress.com
Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business shows how to use Twitter and the hashtag concept to
grow a business, and will prove a welcome addition to any who know little about Twitter, and
don't understand its applications and potentials. The foundation of Twitter lies in being powerful
in 140 characters or less: an approach which can be used to break news, offer snippets of
information to friends - or even promote a business to busy subscribers. This focuses on all the
marketing possibilities of the social media program, and is an in-depth 'must' for any
entrepreneur who would apply Twitter concepts to business pursuits.
12 Disciplines of Leadership Excellence
Brian Tracy and Dr. Peter Chee
McGraw-Hill
c/o The McGraw Hill Companies
Two Penn Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10121-2298
978007189467, $24.00, www.mhprofessional.com
12 Disciplines of Leadership Excellence: How Leaders Achieve Sustainable High Performance
promotes the idea that great leaders aren't born; they are made. Everyone can be a leader and an
inspiration to others: it all begins with discipline - and this book connects leadership to discipline
by breaking down great leadership into 12 disciplines. Discussions of each cover the basics of
leadership qualities and how to 'grow' these abilities, covering everything from building caring,
working relationships to developing honesty and character. The result is a solid discussion highly
recommended for any business collection.
The Sports Shelf
Recovery for Performance in Sport
Christophe Hausswirth and Inigo Mujika, Editors
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-5076
9781450434348, $59.00, www.humankinetics.com
Recovery for Performance in Sport offers the latest health and scientific research in the study of
recovery processes and uses the experience of applied sport scientists working with elite athletes
around the world. It's a synthesis of techniques for enhancing athletes' recovery and optimizing
training, and incorporates the latest research and applied techniques for enhancing recovery. Case
studies of international athletes and coaches offer discussions of safe recovery machines and
processes and how to apply them to particular sports, making this a solid reference for
professionals, athletes and their coaches. A 'must' for any serious athletic collection.
Eat & Run
Scott Jurek with Steve Friedman
Mariner Books
c/o Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003
9780544002319, $14.95, www.hmh.com
EAT & RUN: MY UNLIKELY JOURNEY TO ULTRAMARATHON GREATNESS is a
powerful account of Jurek's life and career as a vegan ultrarunner, and follows the two concurrent
paths of his evolution as both. He's won the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile race
through the Sierra Nevada mountains, for seven years in a row, setting records, and has
participated in challenging runs around the world. His autobiography chronicles his uncertain
path to becoming a vegan and an athlete, and shows how he developed the endurance required to
win races. Sports, health and autobiography holdings alike will find this a winning account.
The Ethics of Coaching Sports
Robert L. Simon
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813356083, $39.00, www.westviewpress.com
The Ethics of Coaching Sports gathers scholarly writings on issues raised by the role of coaching
and the ethics of competition, and provides a fine collection covering youth sports and legal
issues alike. From handling bullying and distributing playing time fairly to gender equality issues
and the ethics and morals of organizing and directing sports competitions, this scholarly
collection of insights is a 'must' for any coach who would delve into the underlying ethics of
directing competition.
The Art of Walking
David Evans, Editor
Black Dog Publishing
10a Acton Street, London, England, WC1X 9NG
9781907317873, $24.95, www.blackdogonline.com
The Art of Walking: A Field Guide offers the first in-depth survey of walking and provides a
blend of history, themes on footprints, lines and marches, and discussions of philosophy, practice
and artistry involved in the finer art of walking. Newly commissioned art and writing from
contributors make for an anthology that runs the gamut from considering the art and ideals of
walks and offering insights into walking's finer points. Don't expect any singular consideration of
walking: from sports to art, philosophy to literature, and contemporary art views of walking, this
is a multi-faceted coverage recommended not just for arts holdings, but for sports, philosophy
and a range of other collections as well.
Designing Games
Tynan Sylvester
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
9781449337933, $29.99, www.oreilly.com
DESIGNING GAMES: A GUIDE TO ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES will appeal to a wide
range of collections, from computer libraries to those involved in engineering games. It's
reviewed here to be certain nobody involved in game design misses this important contribution to
the field, which surveys the designs behind most modern hit video games. Basic principles and
best practices for producing such games are analyzed and come form a design pro who considers
not only game creation, but how to keep a project team on track and how to avoid dead-ends.
Examples from real-world game creation pack a survey that covers everything from initial design
inspiration to the mechanics of marketing. Very highly recommended!
Dirty Ground
Kris Wilder and Lawrence A. Kane with Erik McCray
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594392115, $18.95, www.ymaa.com
DIRTY GROUND - THE TRICKY SPACE BETWEEN SPORT AND COMBAT is a 'must' for
any sports collection and is written for those who fight, discussing situations in which one needs
to control another without severely injuring him. There are fine lines between using martial arts
to project versus control and injure: this discussion is for any involved in these arts who would
understand the hidden rules governing appropriate use of force. Some thirty basic strikes from
martial arts are modified and analyzed for their potential impact in a title recommended as a
'must' reference for any martial arts library.
The Cookbook Shelf
Patisserie at Home
Will Torrent
Ryland Peters & Small
519 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10012
9781849753548, $27.95, www.rylandpeters.com
Patisserie at Home: Step-by-Step Recipes to Help You master the Art of French Pastry pairs
lovely color photos throughout with fine explanations of how to produce the eye-catching foods
featured in many a Parisian bakery, offering a key to basic techniques and recipes that will be a
top reference for any advanced home cook who wants to duplicate French achievements. From
how to make various types of pastries to putting together tarts, petits fours, and other classics,
this teaches all the basics and provides both traditional and updated pastry recipes perfect for any
interested in producing French classics at home.
The Yankee Chef
Jim Bailey
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764341915, $34.99, www.schifferbooks.com
THE YANKEE CHEF; FEEL GOOD FOOD FOR EVERY KITCHEN packs in over five
hundred traditional recipes in a collection packed with dishes and variations from three
generations of Yankee chefs, and is a pick for any American cookery collection. Home cooks and
professionals will find this offers a contemporary focus on American comfort foods in New
England style, from easy recipes for chowders and cornbread to a Festive Egg Nog Cake, a
mainstay of Codfish Balls spiced with cilantro for a modern touch, or a quick, easy Sausage and
Cornbread Stuffing. Notes from the chefs accompany a powerful cookbook packed with flavor
and inviting dishes any can easily reproduce at home. Highly recommended, this comes packed
with color photos throughout to create an inviting cookbook appealing to cooks at any level!
Vinaigrettes and Other Dressings
Michele Anna Jordan
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
9781558328051, $16.95, www.harvardcommonpress.com
Vinaigrettes and Other Dressings packs in some 60 recipes or all kinds of dressings for all kinds
of salads, and includes both basic recipes and variations on themes. Here are spicy Honey-Pepper
Vinaigrettes and sweet, tangy Raitas, warm dressings and cold dressings, and dressings for
salads, slaws, and all kinds of greens and grains. Color photos pepper a gathering of dishes from
around the world, supplementing recipes that include variation ideas and notes on best uses. With
its attention to a wide range of dishes and international influences, this is a fine reference for any
who love salads.
Homemade With Love
Jennifer Perillo
Running Press
2300 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4371
9780762447237, $27.50, www.runningpress.com
HOMEMADE WITH LOVE: SIMPLE SCRATCH COOKING FROM IN JENNIE'S KITCHEN
offers a fine cookbook with a message: that family meals and food hold the power to bring
people together. It's a lively, chatty cookbook that reinforces this notion from Jennie's popular
blog In Jennie's Kitchen, and comes from a recipe developer and blogger who cooks from
scratch, buys local, and loves preparing meals for family and friends. All the basics of setting up
a homemade kitchen and stocking it are provided in an introduction perfect for newcomers to
cookery.
Flavors of My World
Maneet Chauhan & Doug Singer
Favorite Recipes Press
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
www.frpbooks.com
978087195799, $29.95, www.maneetchauhan.com
FLAVORS OF MY WORLD: A CULINARY TOUR THROUGH 25 COUNTRIES comes from
a Food Network celebrity chef and judge who has been as passionate about travel as about food,
and who provides a cookbook filled with recipes pairing anecdotes of her journeys with 50 food
and beverage recipes from around the world. Some 25 cuisines are showcased, offer variations on
traditional dishes and flavors, and are accompanied by 50 images by photographer Quentin
Bacon. Very accessible to home cooks, this celebration will serve as a passionate account for any
interested in world cuisines.
The China Study Cookbook
Leane Campbell, PhD
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781937856755, $19.95, www.benbellabooks.com
The China Study Cookbook is based on a comprehensive nutrition study revealing that a
plant-based diet leads to optimal health and the possibility of reversing many diseases, and pairs
scientific findings with family-friendly, plant-based recipes that add no fat and minimal sugar
and salt. The focus on foods that require minimal processing and cooking blends with a focus on
foods the entire family will be happy to eat, with lovely color photos accenting such recipes as
Tomato Basil Pesto Sandwiches, Fruit Smoothies, Leafy Lentils, and Veggie Subs. The result is
an outstanding gathering of dishes perfect for any cookbook collection.
The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook
Judith Finlayson
Robert Rose
120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4P 1E2
9780778804383, $24.95, www.robertrose.ca
The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook: 125 Delicious Recipes from Amaranth to
Quinoa to Wild Rice packs in over a hundred recipes covering grains ranging from amaranth to
quinoa, Chinese barley to Wehani rice, and is a top recommendation for any who would learn to
use less familiar grains. Recipes offer a wide range of meal ideas and options, from Everyday
Tuna and Red Rice Salad to Cranberry Pecan Millet Salad and Cranberry Quinoa Porridge.
Health information pairs with color photos of each grain and recipes which will appeal to the
entire family, from vegetarians to meat-eaters.
Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables
Matt Wilkinson
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
151 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011
9781579129347, $27.95, www.blackdogandleventhal.com
Mr. Wilkinson's Vegetables builds and plans dishes around seasonal vegetables, and offers a
lovely, illustrated book that pairs tips on how to get the most out of your own vegetable garden
with dishes that are meatless and with meat. Color photos pack a lovely collection of original
recipes such as a Frozen Vanilla Syrup-Coated Fennel, Broccoli, Caper & Raisin Dressing, and
Nonna Leah's Cornbread made with fresh corn. Packed with original and unique vegetable ideas
and arranged by vegetable for easy consultation, this is a winner for any looking for fresh ideas
for vegetable cooking.
As American As Shoofly Pie
William Woys Weaver
University of Pennsylvania Press
3905 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4112
9780812244793, $34.95, www.upenn.edu/penpress
As American As Shoofly Pie: The Foodlore and Fakelore of Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine
discusses 'regional specialties' of Pennsylvania Dutch culture which are supposedly from these
traditions but which in fact were fabricated by the tourist industry. At the same time some truly
authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cuisines have been enjoyed for decades. Here food historian and
writer William Woys Weaver examines the history of the cuisine, offering interviews with
modern Pennsylvania Dutch cooks combined with research into cookbooks and archives to
provide a cultural history of the cuisine and its roots. Chapters survey the role economics played
in choices, consider sometimes-puzzling roots of dishes such as chicken and waffles, and provide
many keys to understanding the region's cuisine. Recipes at the back represent truly authentic
Pennsylvania Dutch foods, making this a fine recommendation for any regional American
culinary collection interested in history as well as recipes.
At My Grandmother's Table
Faye Porter
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9781401604882, $24.99, www.thomasnelson.com
At My Grandmother's Table: Heartwarming Stories & Cherished Recipes from the South offers a
new collection blending stories and recipes from grandmothers throughout the South, submitted
by grandchildren who love their cooking. Vignettes about meals and special settings accompany
color photos and Southern specialties ranging from Louisiana Shrimp Boil to Nana's Apple
Dumplings and Deedee's Pea Casserole. The result is a delicious, inviting compendium of dishes
pairing family traditions with Southern specialties, recommended for any American regional
cookery or Southern culture collection.
The Prophets of Smoked Meat
Daniel Vaughn
Ecco
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062202925, $29.99, www.eccobooks.com
THE PROPHETS OF SMOKED MEAT: A JOURNEY THROUGH TEXAS BARBECUE
comes from Texas Monthly's barbecue editor, pairs his reflections with photos throughout by
Nicholas McWhirter, and represents the first in a line of Anthony Bourdain cookbook imprint
titles. Here barbecue expert McWhirter provides account of his quest for slow-cooked meat
wisdom and insights, trekking over 10,000 miles of Texas highways and roads to consider the
state's barbecue traditions and wisdom. From different regional styles to side dishes and desserts,
this is packed with over 200 reviews of Texas barbecue joints, recipes from master chefs, and
insights into best of barbecue efforts. No cookbook or meat cookbook collection should be
without this!
Smoke & Pickles
Edward Lee
Artisan Books
c/o Workman Publishing Company
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014-4381
9781579654924, $29.95, www.artisanbooks.com
Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen comes from a
Brooklyn-bred son of Korean immigrants who grew up to be a Southern chef, and offers Lee's
first cookbook - even though he's been the three-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef:
Southeast. Here some 130 recipes blend his Korean roots with his French training and Louisville,
Kentucky home. He may own several restaurants, but these dishes are definitely geared to the
home cook, tested in his own home and made for family and friends. Accompanying stories
discuss his family's relationship to food and culture. Color photos packed throughout make this a
powerful winner!
Ice Cream
Eliq Maranik
H. F. Ullmann
c/o 60 Cycle Media Relations LLC
38 High Avenue, Nyack NY 10960
9783848003600, $19.99, www.ullmann-publishing.com
ICE CREAM: FROZEN FAVORITES FOR ALL TASTES is a delicious compendium of iced
desserts packing in recipes for ice cream sorbets, granitas and ice pops. Expect a collection that
pairs over 60 recipes with step-by-step photos explaining their construction either with or
without an ice cream machine, a short introductory history of ice cream, and an explanation of
different types of ice cream and their differences. There are classic recipes and then there are
unique dishes, from cinnamon ice cream to strawberry cheesecake pops. The result is an
attractive and inviting compilation for newcomers or those looking for different ice cream dishes
alike.
Dishing Up Virginia
Patrick Evans-Hylton
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
9781612120027, $19.95, www.storey.com
Dishing Up(R) Virginia: 145 Recipes That Celebrate Colonial Traditions and Contemporary
Flavors packs in over a hundred recipes featuring the culture and cuisine of Virginia, focusing on
Smithfield Ham, heirloom tomatoes, and other staples that make up dishes unique to Virginia's
cultural heritage. From Scuppernog Granita and Oysters Bingo to recipes that stem from different
regions of Virginia, this is filled with insights on Virginia's cultural heritage and key recipes.
Lovely color photos blend with insights on Virginia's culture and cuisine that will attract any
purchasing books for regional American cookery collections.
Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook, second edition
Weight Watchers
Oxmoor House
PO Box 11095, Des Moines, Iowa 50336-1095
9780848732080, $27.95, www.oxmoorhouse.com
This second updated edition of a Weight Watchers' classic deserves ongoing recommendation for
any who would gain new recipes that work with the calorie-counting method that is a Weight
Watchers mainstay for change. Some 200 recipes have all been tested for foolproof value, with
step-by-step instructions and color photos at every turn contributing to a gathering of dishes that
can be confidently produced by any home cook, from neo-pros to novices. Note, however: this is
for purchasing five ingredients and adding pantry items. Somewhat different than perceived - but
still a fine addition to any Weight Watcher's collection!
Whole Grain Vegan Baking
Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1721
www.quaysidepublishinggroup.com
9781592335459, $19.99, www.fairwindspress.com
Whole Grain Vegan Baking packs in over 100 recipes for plant-based treats made from whole
grains, and goes where few vegan cookbooks go in focusing on the most challenging part of
vegan cooking: baking. From flavored oils and specialty flours to natural sweeteners from
applesauce to maple syrup, this cookbook pairs color photos with easy directions that require
only access to a whole foods market for easy home production. The inclusion of sweet AND
savory dishes makes this a top pick for any vegan cookbook collection.
The Biography Shelf
7 Men
Eric Metaxas
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9781595554697, $24.99, www.thomasnelson.com
If it's inspirational biographical vignettes you're seeking (seven, here, under one cover) with a
focus on the actions and choices that made these individuals stand out as inspirational sources,
then SEVEN MEN AND THE SECRET OF THEIR GREATNESS is the item of choice.
Biographies include those of Washington, Jackie Robinson and others, offering short portrait of
key figures widely recognizable but not well understood. The tone and stories are engaging even
to newcomers and the portraits of special struggles and challenges which were overcome make
for an engrossing set of inspirational tales, impossible to put down - and highly recommended for
any general lending library.
Captive in Iran
Maryam Rostampour & Marziyeh Amirizadeh with John Perry
Tyndale Momentum
c/o Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414371207, $22.99, www.tyndale.com
Captive in Iran provides a powerful account and tells of an imprisonment in Tehran's brutal Evin
Prison. The authors had shared their Christian beliefs in Iran and started two secret house
churches, including one for prostitutes, when they were finally arrested and held in a prison
where sudden executions and torture were routine. Their account of interrogations and risks
shares both their faith and their prison experiences, during which time they discovered within
them enough faith and courage to change the world around them and, ultimately, to achieve a
rare freedom. Suitable for spirituality and biography holdings alike, this is a powerful account of
courage that offers many insights to Iranian society and Islam as well, and is a pick for any
Christian or biography collection.
Carrie and Me
Carol Burnett
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
9781476706412, $24.99, www.simonandschuster.com
CARRIE AND ME: A MOTHER-DAUGHTER LOVE STORY is a powerful memoir of actress
and comedian Carol Burnett's relationship with her daughter from birth to her daughter's death
from cancer. Carrie Hamilton was herself an actress, a musician, and an extraordinary person:
Carol Burnett's memoir documents the evolution of both a relationship and a positive attitude and
belief system that was to carry them to the threshold of death and beyond. It's a powerful tribute
to a young woman who overcame drugs to develop a successful artistic career until her death at
the age of thirty-eight. Personal diary entries from Burnett and her daughter accompany photos,
correspondence and reflections that are powerful, poignant and moving testimonies to a vivid
mother/daughter relationship, perfect for any general lending library.
Joni & Ken
Ken & Joni Eareckson Tada with Larry Libby
Zondervan Publishing House
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49530
9780310314691, $18.99, www.zondervan.com
Imagine marrying a quadriplegic woman knowing that special needs would be a challenge every
day. Then add bouts with chronic pain, breast cancer and depression into the mix and you have a
powerful story of how one couple coped with a myriad of ongoing, unrelenting health crises yet
maintained their bonds. The Tadas's story in JONI & KEN; AN UNTOLD LOVE STORY is as
much an account of caring for a disabled spouse as it is about how to maintain emotional
connectedness in the face of ongoing adversity. "Home is wherever we are together," Joni writes.
Their story will reach any collection strong in autobiography, disability and relationship
insights.
Country Girl
Edna O'Brien
Little, Brown & Company
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780316122702, $27.99, www.littlebrown.com
Country Girl: A Memoir provides a strong autobiography of a novelist whose debut novel The
Country Girls generated a huge scandal in 1960. Despite the negativity of her community, her
church and a jealous husband, O'Brien went on to create a body of writings that made her a
respected name in the writing community. Her memoir charts her progress, from her birth in
Ireland to her single motherhood, the wild parties of 1960s London, and her romances and
journey to America. Her varied encounters in life and the reflections and writings that succeeded
in making her famous contribute to a fine memoir highly recommended for any literary
autobiography collection; especially those already strong in O'Brien's literature.
Two Small Footprints in Wet Sand
Anne-Dauphine Julliand
Arcade Publishing
c/o Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.skyhorsepublishing.com
9781611458244, $23.95, www.arcadepub.com
Rarely does an autobiography about a daughter's numbered days bring with it uplifting
inspiration and insights about the meaning of a life well lived; but if ever a book were to capture
life's meaning, it would be Two Small Footprints in Wet Sand: A Mother's Memoir. At once
poignant and happy, this tells of a young daughter's diagnosis of a rare, incurable genetic disease
which would soon kill her. Despite the inevitable, Julliand promises to give her daughter a full
life: this is her story, which will inspire and rock even the most jaded or experienced reader of
autobiographical struggles, and is highly recommended for any general lending collection.
Onward & Upward
Michael Wiese
Michael Wiese Publishers
12400 Ventura Blvd., #1111
Studio City, CA 91604
9781615931392, $26.95, www.mwp.com
ONWARD & UPWARD: REFLECTIONS OF A JOYFUL LIFE comes from an author and
publisher whose lifelong quest has been to discover what is possible in the physical and spiritual
worlds. He became the publisher of more books on film in English than the world had ever seen
before, journeyed the world in search of ethical meaning and purpose in life, and here offers his
autobiography in a humorous, moving study outlining moviemaking industry growth and
personal growth alike. Collections strong in autobiography or film studies will find his an
inspirational, revealing and uplifting read.
A Fort of Nine Towers
Qais Akbar Omar
Farrar Straus Giroux
18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9780374157647, $27.00, www.fsgbooks.com
A FORT OF NINE TOWERS: AN AFGHAN FAMILY STORY provides a powerful account of
the author's growing up in Kabul, where life was full and happy until rival Mujahedeen factions
began fighting each other, transforming the idyllic city into an arena for guerrilla warfare. His
family sought refuge in a fort on the outskirts of Kabul where they awaited an opportunity to
return home, until terrorism and danger caused the family to flee Kabul completely, undertaking
a dangerous journey through Afghanistan where Omar met and fell in love with an older
deaf-mute girl who taught him how to weave carpets: skills that would lead him to support his
starving family. Any interested in powerful stories of courage, survival and growth will find this
an absorbing read.
Swimming with Maya
Eleanor Vincent
Dream of Things
9780988439047, $14.95, www.eleanorvincent.com
SWIMMING WITH MAYA: A MOTHER'S STORY shares details of the author's journey after
she lost her daughter Maya in a fatal horseback accident. Maya was nineteen and celebrating
Maya's scholarship when a challenge to jump on an untethered horse in a field led to her death.
This is Eleanor Vincent's story of how she survived this tragedy and healed - and tells of her
daughter's short life and relationships. Any interested in memoirs in general and mother/daughter
relationships in particular will find this a moving saga.
The Travel Shelf
Native American Placenames of the Southwest
William Bright
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806143118, $19.95, www.oupress.com
Native American Placenames of the Southwest: A Handbook for Travelers offers a compendium
of Native American placenames and provides fine information about their origins. Regional
collections and any strong in Native American lore will find this a lively survey, arranged
alphabetically and including entries for towns, cities, parks and geographic landmarks.
Pronunciation, locations, literal meanings and background history accompany these discussions,
all arranged in a format designed to lend to linguistic understanding, southwest lore and insights,
and cultural keys. The result is a top pick for a variety of collections, from travel to Native
American and linguistic holdings.
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
Peter Tyson
Bradt Guides
1st Floor IDC House, The Vale
Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, England, SL9 9RZ
9781841624419, $19.99, www.bradtguides.com
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent is highly recommended for any armchair travel enthusiast;
particularly as so few accounts of Madagascar are readily available. During the 1990s author
Peter Tyson joined a group of scientists who decided to travel the world's fourth-largest island:
this memoir of his experiences living in the rainforest and searching out rare species if packed
with excitement and is a classic among books about Madagascar - and a 'must' for any
adventure-oriented sci fi reader.
The Needlecraft Shelf
The Best-Ever Applique Sampler
Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins
C&T Publishing
1651 Challenge Drive
Concord, CA 94520-5206
9781607054719, $28.95, www.ctpub.com
The Best-Ever Applique Sampler from Piece O' Cake Designs provides five projects with nine
blocks to mix and combine, and is packed with ideas that include nine new applique blocks to
make miniature quilts or mix/match samplers. Basic stitches are shown for both right and left
handers, step-by-step color photos throughout highlight each stitch and applique project, and a
back section of full fold-out patterns assures success even for those new to applique. From
cutaways and curves and circles to sewing applique as a unit to a block, this covers a range of
techniques and is perfect for any needlework collection.
Custom Knit Jackets
Jean Frost
XRX Books
PO Box 1525, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
9781933064208, $24.95, www.knittinguniverse.com
Custom Knit Jackets: Casual to Couture features fine photos by Alexis Xenakis throughout as it
provides a tutorial on how to custom fit a knit jacket using a 'master pattern' approach that allows
for fitting all possibilities. From trims and collars to pockets, this covers custom finishing and
comes from a garment industry worker who teaches, knits and designs. Tips cover everything
from fabric to adapting sizes and creating knit versions of designer clothing, and use a
customized Master Pattern to simplify the process with the simplest math involved. Any
needlework collection will find this a unique and fine winner!
Modern Baby
Martingale, Editors
Martingale
19021 Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011
9781604682786, $24.99, www.martingale.com
MODERN BABY: EASY, FRESH, AND FUN QUILT DESIGNS comes from a collection of
quilting bloggers who provide fast baby quilts for quilters of all skill levels. These designers use
bright solids and modern fabrics for a baby's sense of feel, with some 14 small quilts using quick
projects perfect for baby showers and celebrations. Step-by-step directions and illustrations for
each design accompany full-color, full-page photos of each completed baby quilt, making this the
perfect collection of projects for any needleworker.
Complete Knitting Skills
Debbie Tomkies
Barrons
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438001715, $24.99, www.barronseduc.com
Complete Knitting Skills pairs on online movie access approach that can be viewed on the Net
with a workbook of instruction that includes scan able codes for smartphone playback, making it
a powerful blend of book and movie to teach knitting. Some 27 online clips accompany a manual
that teaches basic techniques, moving between written and visual instruction methods to engage
all levels of knitter. There's a wide range of knitting techniques covered here, trouble-shooting
sections for spotting mistakes, and tips for adding professional-style embellishments to projects.
Color step-by-step photos also pack the book, making for an excellent stand-alone piece as
well.
ScrapTherapy Scraps Plus One!
Joan Ford
The Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
9781600855191, $24.95, www.taunton.com
ScrapTherapy Scraps Plus One: New Patterns to Quilt Through Your Stash With Ease provides
the follow-up to Joan Ford's best-selling SCRAPTHERAPY, CUT THE SCRAPS and offers new
ideas and patterns for using up leftover fabric scraps. Step-by-step instructions pair some 20 'plus
one' patterns that involve one new yard of fabric, one fat quarter, one new color, and one clear set
of instructions on putting them all together, from piecing and binding to finishing touches. Any
quilter will find this an inspirited method of using up stash fabric.
Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts
Peggy Rhodes & Julia C. Wood
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
9781604600551, $24.95, www.aqsquilt.com
Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts covers the basic techniques of quilting with hexagons, and provides
not only the usual projects designed to teach techniques, but extensive reference sections to help
determine yardage, draft paper for drafting a hexi design, and options for incorporating hexi
designs into other projects. These are hand-pieced productions which are quick and easy to
produce, backed by the original designs and clear step-by-step applications of two experts at
producing hexi quilts. Any needlework collection will find this a useful application!
Runway Crochet
Margaret Hubert
Creative Publishing International
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
www.quaysidepublishinggroup.com
9781589237490, $24.99, www.creativepub.com
How can a basic crocheter create styles akin to top fashion designs? By consulting RUNWAY
CROCHET, a collection of innovative fashions from jackets to dresses and accessories. Stitch
patterns accompany guides to shaping in over twenty projects that are fun to crochet and have the
look and style of designer fashion. Pieces inspired by runway shows are accompanied by color
photos of finished pieces, diagrams of sizing, and close-up drawings of stitches. The result is an
outstanding presentation for any crochet artist who wants to create stylish clothing.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
The Raptors of Iowa
James F. Landenberger, Dean M. Roosa, et.al.
University of Iowa Press
119 West Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781609381660, $29.95, www.uiowapress.org
Lovely color, pull-page paintings by James F. Landenberger accompany clear essays by Dean M.
Roosa and others in a long-awaited collection of works of Iowa birds of prey, which appears in
an affordable paperback attractive to any collection strong in natural history or bird art. Here
some thirty-two full-page, all-color illustrations accompany essays complimenting the works and
discussing successful raptor restoration projects and the changing nature history of Iowa's bird
life. These are gorgeous works that pair well with the natural history discussions and overall
reflections on Iowa's environment, making for a fine pick for a wide range of collections not
specific to Iowa in nature.
Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay
Edward O. Murdy and John A. Musick
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421407685, $24.95, www.press.jhu.edu
Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay provides the only comprehensive guide to the Bay's
fishes, and will prove a solid reference for anglers and science holdings alike, as well as regional
libraries. Val Kells provides full-color illustrations of over 300 species to accompany text
descriptions and details of fish characteristics, range, occurrence in the Bay, and statistics from
fisheries. It's a compact guide for students, scientists and fishermen alike and should be part of
any collection concerned with Chesapeake natural history.
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
M. Christine Zink and Janet B. Van Dyke, Editors
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
9780813812168, $99.99, www.wiley.com/go/medicine
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation offers an in-depth reference on all aspects of sports
medicine for dogs, is written by leaders in the field, and covers everything from exercise
physiology and biomechanics to common orthopedic conditions of a canine athlete and therapies
addressing these problems. Basic science blends with veterinary insights and applications to the
athletic animal in a coverage recommended for both vets and those working with canine athletes.
Keys to the latest rehabilitation processes, descriptions of clinical cases, and photos and
illustrations throughout pack a reference that is filled with observations and applications from an
international list of experts. The result is a pick for canine trainers and veterinary collections
alike.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Rethinking Gender and Sexuality in Childhood
Emily W. Kane
Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781847060822, $34.95, www.bloomsbury.com
Education and health holdings alike, as well as collections concerned with early education, will
find Rethinking Gender and Sexuality in Childhood to be a powerful survey that offers a detailed
portrait of gender and sexuality development, using examples from across the social sciences to
offer the latest research in gender studies. Major findings and writings on the topic are brought
together in a social, health and educational survey exploring how childhood gender and sexuality
are built and refined within social institutions and peer groups alike. Chapters offer examples of
research, summaries, and activities to reinforce ideas, along with interviews with key researchers
in different fields. The result is a college-level survey highly recommended for any gender
studies or early childhood collection.
The LPN-to-RN Bridge
Allison J. Terry
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
5 Wall Street, Burlington, MA 01803
9781449674502, www.jblearning.com
The LPN-to-RN Bridge: Transitions to Advance Your Career provides a powerful reference for
students who are LPNs and who want to become RNs, and pairs case histories offering
overviews of the entire nursing profession with assessments of the steps students need to take to
progress in a nursing career. NCLEX-style review questions help students prepare for the exams
while chapters consider dosage, problem solving, and steps students can take to successfully
make the bridge between nursing professions. From implementing processes of change to
understanding the Nurse Practice Art and the license process, this is a 'must' for any LPN who
would take the next step in their professional careers.
Holistic Beauty from the Inside Out
Julie Gabriel
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street, New York, NY 10013
9781609804619, $19.95, www.sevenstories.com
Holistic Beauty from the Inside Out: Your Complete Guide to natural Health, Nutrition, and
Skincare offers a fine pairing of natural recipes for skin and hair care and the potentials of
mineral make-ups with explanations of which products to avoid, how nutrition affects skin
health, and how to achieve overall beauty through natural methods and products. The focus
comes from a holistic nutritionist who advocates an organic brand of beauty applications, and is a
solid pick for health and beauty holdings alike.
The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook, third edition
Vicky Chapman and Cathy Charles, Editors
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
9780470655139, $46.99, www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell
The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook appears in its third updated edition to provide a fine
survey fully revised and updated for the latest midwifery practices. From professional questions
in birthing options and recommendations based on anticipated issues to breech births,
skin-to-skin contact at birth, and guidelines based on poor evidence and how to overcome them,
this is a solid reference that includes new color photos, suturing diagrams to assist left-handed
midwives, and expanded chapters on malposition and slow labor. At each step of the birth,
midwifery requirements and recommendations are covered in depth, making for a fine reference
loaded with bibliographical references and best practices based on the latest research.
Your Pregnancy After 35, third edition
Dr. Glade Curtis, OB/GYN and Judith Schuler, M.S.
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738216485, $15.99, www.dacapopress.com
Your Pregnancy After 35 appears in its third updated edition to provide the latest research and
new information on specialized testing of fetal cells recommended for older expectant mothers.
From genetic testing to breastfeeding multiples and handling medications often used by older
women, this offers specific topics tailored for the pregnant older woman and her special needs,
and is a reference that should be in any general health collection; particularly those appealing to
parents.
Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections
Stephen Harrod Buhner
Healing Arts Press
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781620550083, $19.95, www.healingartspress.com
Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections: Complementary and Holistic Treatments for Bartonella and
Mycoplasma covers two of the most common, damaging Lyme disease coinfections and provides
a powerful survey based on hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles on the latest scientific
research. Chapters discuss the complicated interactions between these three infections, how they
can go undiagnosed, and how holistic methods centered on herbs and supplements can treat
symptoms and bring an immune system back into balance. A 'must' for any health
collection!
The Technology Shelf
Digital Communication Systems Engineering with Software-Defined Radio
Di Pu and Alexander M. Wyglinski
Artech House
685 Canton Street, Norwood, MA 02062
9781608075256, $119.00, www.artechhouse.com
Digital Communication Systems Engineering with Software-Defined Radio is a key reference for
any engineering collection discussing mobile communications, and offers a specific approach to
learning software-defined radio concepts. It prototypes and evaluates actual digital
communication systems capable of wireless transmissions, using these examples to teach basic
design concepts, discuss issues, and link theory to real-world requirements, challenges and
applications. The accompanying publisher website also includes a collection of lab experiments
and examples to support this text and provide engineers with further keys to implementing the
book's designs. Any software or engineering reference library will want this in-depth, technical
reference.
Advanced Custom Motorcycle Wiring Revised
Jeff Zelinski
Wolfgang Publications
P.O. Box 223, Stillwater, MN 55082
9781935828761, $27.95, www.wolfpub.com
Advanced Custom Motorcycle Wiring Revised covers the basics of DC circuits, switches,
gauges, starters and even moves into 2-wheel stereo and audio systems as it provides a revised
edition that includes three brand new chapters covering changes in factory bikes to modern times,
aftermarket parts, and audio wiring options. Over three hundred color photos and wiring
diagrams accompany step-by-step coverage of techniques and possible pitfalls, making this a
'must' for any DIY motorcycle owner and collections catering to them.
The Agricultural Shelf
Once Upon a Flock
Lauren Scheuer
Atria Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
9781451698701, $22.99, www.simonandschuster.com
Once Upon a Flock: Life With My Soulful Chickens comes from a longtime illustrator who
decided to raise backyard chickens as a hobby, and who studied her project before buying her
first chicks. But this book isn't just another 'how to' title about how to manage a flock: it's also a
whimsical, poignant story of chicken personalities, flock psychology, and a fun story of humor
that blends Lauren's hobby with an account of coping with chicken special needs. What evolves
is a perfect pick for a rural humor collection, or for any with experiences with and affection for
poultry.
The Gardening Shelf
The Grafter's Handbook, revised edition
R.J. Garner
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120
White River Junction, VT 05001
9781603584821, $40.00, www.chelseagreen.com
The Grafter's Handbook appears in a revised, updated edition to provide gardeners with a classic
reference book on plant propagation by grafting. It's been revised and updated by a
horticulturalist for students, amateurs and dedicated gardeners alike and covers everything form
rootstocks and their propagation to methods of grafting, shoot guides, tools and accessories for
grafting projects, and well-designed grafts. A 'must' for any serious botanist or gardener who
wants to learn the basics of grafting.
Straw Bale Gardens
Joel Karsten
Cool Springs Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1721
9781591865506, $19.99, www.coolspringspress.com
STRAW BALE GARDENS: THE BREAKTHROUGH METHOD FOR GROWING
VEGETABLES ANYWHERE, EARLIER AND WITH NO WEEDING tells how to get high
yields from straw bale gardens which require no soil and don't require weeding. Such gardens can
be conventional or 100% organic, they can go on balconies and driveways as well as traditional
garden plots, and they provide high yields. Fewer pests are also a bonus. Any gardener will find
this a fine alternative approach solving many common garden problems.
Growing Organic Orchard Fruits
Danny L. Barney
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
9781603425704, $24.95, www.storey.com
Growing Organic Orchard Fruits provides all the grower's tips and business basics needed to
grow organic fruit, and is directed to both newcomers in organic fruit farming and those who
have grown organic but want to market it. From choosing specific pome and stone fruits to site
selection, watering systems, organic disease control, and developing a marketing plan to sell
products, this is a solid pick and a 'must' for any organic farmer and for any involved in
small-time production who want to move into marketing and profiting from organic
techniques.
The Education Shelf
Focused Observations, second edition
Gaye Gronlund and Marlyn James
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
9781605541068, $69.95, www.redleafpress.org
The second updated edition of Focused Observations: How to Observe Young Children for
Assessment and Curriculum Planning provides an excellent update to a 2005 classic, explaining
why and how observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child and customize a
curriculum for them. This update reflects changes in assessment techniques and new early
learning guidelines and offers a compendium of tested approaches to help educators teach
through focused observation methods and documentation. It also holds an interactive CD-ROM
of vignettes that help demonstrate these techniques. The result is a fine survey, highly
recommended for any early education collection.
The Together Teacher
Maia Heyck-Merlin
Jossey-Bass
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118138212, $22.95, www.josseybass.com
The Together Teacher: Plan Ahead, Get Organized, and Save Time offers teachers an
instructional on getting organized to become a better classroom teacher, and offers step-by-step
directions for building good teaching habits and becoming more effective. Chapters discuss
everything from downloading and customizing templates to reviewing classroom work stations
and routines, handling the common pitfalls of calendars, and understanding common human
behaviors that thwart even the best organizational routine. The result is an excellent and
systematic review of the elements that lend to superior teaching systems, and will show all levels
of classroom teacher how to translate that system to a classroom's goals. Any educator should
look at this.
Assessment in Perspective
Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan
Stenhouse Publishers
477 Congress Street, Suite 4B
Portland, ME 04101-3451
9781571109644, $22.00, www.stenhouse.com
Assessment in Perspective moves beyond the usual statistical analysis to consider stories of
readers and how teachers can use a variety of assessment types to uncover reader strengths and
weaknesses. It provides a framework for analyzing different assessment strategies, offers
information on the analysis process from types of tools to blending assessment approaches, and
considers how assessment information can be applied to modify instruction. The result is a
powerful survey highly recommended for any teacher concerned about assessment practices and
their classroom applications.
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children
Glen Dunlap, Ph.D, et.al.
Brookes Publishing Company
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781598572506, $39.95, www.brookespublishing.com
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children: The Early Childhood Model of Individualized
Positive Behavior Support is accompanied by a CD-ROM and provides a research-proven,
family-centered approach developed by top behavior experts who show early learning teachers
and adults how to address challenging behaviors of preschoolers. From preventing behavior
problems and reinforcing positive behavior to teaching social skills, this uses the research gained
from applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support to help adults resolve challenging
behavior patterns and help kids and families alike. Assessment strategies, intervention
techniques, and more are outlined in a workbook that includes a CD-ROM of planning forms and
worksheets for early childhood programs, making this a top pick for teachers and administrations
alike.
The Social Issues Shelf
Any Way You Slice It
Stan Cox
The New Press
38 Green Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10013
9781595588098, $26.95, www.thenewpress.com
ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE OF RATIONING
considers the rationing of resources and examines how price-based rationing worldwide has
adversely affected communities who find the pipeline of supply and demand controlled by
mega-corporations and big business. Discussions of how demand is created, manipulated, and
how products are denied to raise prices makes for a powerful survey that considers the rationing
and distribution of resources and the allocation of goods. The result is a powerful social history
recommended for business and social sciences libraries alike.
Public Health and Social Justice
Martin T. Donahoe, Editor
Jossey-Bass
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118088142, www.josseybass.com
Public Health and Social Justice provides college-level audiences studying health or social
science with a fine compendium of the best works analyzing relationships between public health
and social justice, and offers students, public health professionals, and researchers an excellent
overview of the issues of social justice in medicine. From essays on incarceration and health
professional responses to the motivates of medical schools and healthcare organizations,
prejudice in the medical profession, and assessing population health, this is packed with
discussions that link public health to social concerns, and offers many opportunities for debate
and discussion.
Social Theory
Charles Lemert, Editor
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813346687, $59.00, www.westviewpress.com
SOCIAL THEORY: THE MULTICULTURAL, GLOBAL, AND CLASSIC READINGS
appears in an updated 20th anniversary edition and has been thoroughly revised and updated to
include a new preface examining the book's history and new developments in social theory over
the past twenty years, six updated contextual introductions and 116 brief biographical essays by
editor Charles Lemert, and new material throughout to discuss different topics from mobile
technologies to the dilemmas of moral man operating in an immoral society. The result is a
powerful collection highly recommended for any college-level library strong in social theory and
social issues.
Takeover
Donald T. Critchlow & W.J. Rorabaugh
ISI Books
3901 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19807-1938
1610170598, $29.95, www.isibooks.org
TAKEOVER: HOW THE LEFT'S QUEST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE CORRUPTED
LIBERALISM comes from two historians who consider how liberals got to be liberals - and
probes the underlying flaws in the popular argument that modern liberalism continues the
progressive attitude Woodrow Wilson fostered decades ago. It offers a revisionist history the
liberal politics and how the break between traditional and modern liberalism began in the 1960s
when activists infiltrated the establishment. No matter what side of the political spectrum you're
on, this blends political with social analysis in a fascinating survey recommended for
college-level collections strong in either discipline.
Other People's Money
Charles V. Bagli
Dutton
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10014-3657
9780525952657, $28.95, www.penguin.com
OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY: INSIDE THE HOUSING CRISIS AND THE DEMISE OF THE
GREATEST REAL ESTATE DEAL EVER MADE is about greed and Wall Street's involvement
with real estate, charting the biggest real estate deal in the country which happened in 2006 and
involved a 5.4 billion dollar middle class housing complex on 80 acres in New York City. The
partners' business plan proved wrong - and in the course of financial havoc the lives of some
25,000 tenants were affected, hundreds of millions of dollars were spent, and the partners
ultimately defaulted on their loans. The story of Stuyvesant Town is a powerful account of real
estate failure and a financial boondoggle that affected many lives: this survey includes analysis of
the housing crisis and its influences, and is key to understanding real estate and financial
connections in America as a whole. No social issues or political studies collection should be
without this in-depth expose.
The Fight to Save Juarez
Ricardo C. Ainslie
University of Texas Press
PO Box 7819, Austin, TX 78713-7819
9780292738904, $25.00, www.utexaspress.com
The Fight to Save Juarez: Life in the Heart of Mexico's Drug War documents a drug battle that
has the city of Juarez at its center - a war that has claimed nearly 60,000 lives since 2007. Over a
quarter of federal forces deployed were sent to Juarez, and this title comes from an author who
went to Juarez to try to understand the brutality and violence over drugs in that city. The lives of
four people who experienced the war from outside and in - from Mayor Ferriz to a human rights
activist - are used to outline the key issues, while accompanying interviews with top Mexican
government strategists lends to a gripping saga recommended for any college-level holding
strong in Mexican politics and social issues.
Impediments to the Prevention and Intervention of Genocide
Samuel Totten, Editor
Transaction Publishers
10 Corporate Place South, Piscataway, NJ 08854
9781412849432, $49.95, www.transactionpub.com
Impediments to the Prevention and Intervention of Genocide: A Critical Bibliographic Review
Volume 9 packs in references on the topic of world genocide incidents and prevention and is a
pick for any college-level collection strong in world politics and social issues. Its analysis
considers some of the stumbling blocks to prevention, examining the politics, psychology and
data available on genocide violence and considering the impact of global arms trade on genocide
and how some UN efforts actual impede progress. It's edited by a college professor in genocide
education and provides a strong analysis of major international and national efforts and thought
processes. Any collection strong in genocide studies will find this a 'must' reference gathering the
latest research and thinking on the topic.
Cows Save the Planet
Judith D. Schwartz
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
85 North Main Street, Suite 120
White River Junction, VT 05001
9781603584326, $17.95, www.chelseagreen.com
Cows Save the Planet and Other Improbable Ways of Restoring Soil to Heal the Earth discusses
biodiversity and restoring nutrients to our food, and comes from a journalist who looks at soil as
a basic foundation for many ecological concerns and issues. Scientists, institutional
whistleblowers, and others are tapped in a discussion that reveals how many environmental
issues are caused by how we treat the soil. In narrowing the discussion to soil management in
general and cows in particular, this presents a startling alternative viewpoint - that cows can help
restore land and build soil - and is a 'must' for any environmental studies collection.
Nuclear War and Environmental Catastrophe
Noam Chomsky and Laray Polk
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street, New York, NY 10013
9781609804541, $13.95, www.sevenstories.com
Nuclear War and Environmental Catastrophe offers up a set of conversations between Noam
Chomsky and writer Laray Polk about the social, political and environmental issues affecting our
country, and represents discussions that took place between 2010 and 2012, published here for
the first time. In them Chomsky speaks about different kinds of environmental impact, from
global warming to the demise of agricultural lands, and includes discussion of national
stockpiling of nuclear weaponry for defense and expanding arsenals world-wide. The result is a
powerful series of discussions recommended for any political or social issues collection;
especially those seeking fodder for classroom discussion and debate.
The Music Shelf
Springsteen on Springsteen
Jeff Burger, Editor
Chicago Review Press
814 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
9781613744345, $27.95, www.chicagoreviewpress.com
Springsteen on Springsteen: Interviews, Speeches, and Encounters is an excellent collection of
the interviews given by Springsteen, editing nearly forty decades of assembled interviews,
speeches and insights from Springsteen's own words and providing fans with reflections blended
with autobiographical insights. These interviews come from a range of sources, from those with
well-known media figures to different print and radio programs. There are numerous biographies
of Springsteen on the market; but having a diverse collection spanning decades of his own words
lends a personal touch to his revelations that simply can't be equaled.
Pride & Glory: The Rockers' Jacket
Horst A. Friedrichs
Daab Media
Scheidtweilerstr. 69, 50933 Cologne, Germany
9783942597203, $145.00, www.daab-online.com
Pride & Glory: The Rockers' Jacket is a weighty, oversized photographic celebration of rock
music and is a solid pick for a range of holdings, from avid music fans to fashion designers and
photographic collections. It offers a survey packed with images of the rocker icon, the leather
jacket, and includes jackets never seen before as well as contemporary replicas. In narrowing the
focus to jackets of rockers, this provides a musical focus that blends art with history and
celebrates one of the unheralded icons of the rock music world. Photography author Horst A.
Friedrichs has focused his camera on rock icons before: this collection is an outstanding pick for
any who would consider rock clothing's evolution and importance to the genre.
High Notes & Low
Ray W. Moore
Amadeus Press
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
19 West 21st Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10010
www.halleonard.com
9781574672404, $12.99, www.amadeuspress.com
High Notes & Low: 300 and a Few More Whimsical Anecdotes Concerning Music and
Musicians gathers unusual stories about classic music and musicians and directs these facts to
audiences not necessarily versed in classical music culture. From composers and critics to
compositions, this is for any interested in the world of the classical musician - which can be
unexpectedly zany as well as a serious pursuit! A camel onstage for an opera performance, for
example?? Read all about it!
Cool Jobs in the Music Business!
Jeffrey Rabhan
InTune Books
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
19 West 21st Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10010
www.halleonard.com
9781458420961, $19.99, www.intunemonthly.com
Cool Jobs in the Music Business is recommended for any who would understand the
rapidly-changing music industry and its opportunities, and uses the author's own experience
guiding the careers of musicians to explain career paths in the volatile music business. Interviews
with top business executives, artists and studio professionals enhance his background and
provide solid keys and recommendations for breaking into the music business. From education
paths to specific kinds of jobs that outline preparations that begin as early as high school through
college education to understanding the functions of sales, promotion and studio personnel, this
identifies all the musician and support staff roles an aspiring employee could aim for, and is a
solid pick for business and music collections alike.
The Great Jazz Guitarists
Scott Yanow
Backbeat Books
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
33 Plymouth Street, Suite 302
Montclair, NJ 07042-2677
www.halleonard.com
9781617130236, $24.99, www.backbeatbooks.com
The Great Jazz Guitarists: The Ultimate Guide provides a fine collection pairing biographies
with jazz history and criticism, using decades of the author's background in jazz writing and
criticism to create hundreds of reviews and discographies for every major and many a minor jazz
guitar player. Many profiles feature the guitarists telling their own stories in their own words, and
represent interviews and recollections unique to this book. No authoritative jazz history holding
should be without this powerful survey!
The Audiobook Shelf
12th of Never
James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9781611130324, $34.98, www.hachetteaudio.com
12th of Never provides a satisfying new Women's Murder Club novel unabridged in 6 CDs, pairs
this with a smooth and vivid reading by January LaVoy, a New York-based voice and stage
actress who has extensive theatre credits to her name, and brings to life the story of one detective
Lindsay Boxer, in labor while facing the most dangerous killers of her career. A gripping saga
packed with murders, twists and turns and high drama will keep readers listening to the end,
backed by the full power of an exceptional audio listen.
Let the Dead Sleep
Heather Graham
Brilliance Audio
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781469221373, $32.99, www.brillianceaudio.com
LET THE DEAD SLEEP provides a satisfying Cafferty and Quinn novel, is performed by
Natalie Ross who lends a passionate, clear voice to the saga, and tells of an object stolen from a
New Orleans grave: a bust of an evil man. Collectors and evil people desire it, so when it shows
up at an antiques shop, Danni finds herself involved in a deadly inheritance whose legacy
includes murder and danger. It's not an antique: it's an evil that she must banish in this gripping
thriller, recommended for any audio novel collection.
The Stranger
Camilla Lackberg
Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
9781611746266, $36.95, www.highbridgeaudio.com
THE STRANGER receives an excellent narration by Simon Vance, whose smooth voice brings
to life a mystery revolving around a tragic car crash and a woman killed who never drank, but
whose blood contains high alcohol levels. When a drunken party ends with a murder, Detective
Patrik Hedstrom finds himself involved in two seemingly different cases - one of which may be
linked to the other. A powerful saga of investigative prowess emerges in a gripping story that
springs to life under the voice of Vance and in an audio drama that just won't quit.
Manuscript Found in Accra
Paul Coelho
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780385367783, $20.00, www.randomhouseaudio.com
Manuscript Found in Accra receives a fine reading by Jeremy Irons, an award-winning film, TV
and stage actor, whose dramatic voice lends to the story of connections between past and present
where a mysterious man known as the Copt gives people courage in hard times. Centuries later
his answers to their questions provide a record of human values - and this details those values,
hopes, and fears in an inspirational pick for any audio listener.
Mythology
Edith Hamilton
Little, Brown & Company
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9781611135121, $24.98, www.littlebrown.com
Suzanne Toren narrates the fine best-seller MYTHOLOGY, which originally appeared in print in
1942 and brought to life Greek, Roman, and Norse legends of gods and myths that have formed
the cornerstone of Western civilization and legend. The book itself was a powerful creation,
synthesizing and providing the best of classic myths to a general-interest audience, but in this
audio version it positively shines, under the deft voice of Suzanne Toren who provides a
powerful reading. The result is an exceptional survey highly recommended for any general
collection.
Man Up!
Ross Mathews
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-0010
9781619696327, $24.98, www.hachetteaudio.com
Man Up! is a powerful audiobook autobiography that considers the author's dream of working in
television in Hollywood, and traces the evolution of his career with a healthy dose of humor and
insight. From his small-town origins to his move to the big city, life lessons learned along the
way take the form of pleasing, fun vignettes that are sweeping and involving. How he turned an
obsession with pop culture into a career that involved interactions with celebrity figures makes
for engrossing listening, highly recommended for any audio collection.
The Military Shelf
Roman Legionary AD 69-161
Ross Cowan
Osprey Publishing
4301 21st St, Suite 220B
Long Island City, NY 11101
9781780965871, $18.95, www.ospreypublishing.com
Roman Legionary AD 69-161 considers the Roman forces that changed during this period, when
Italians were almost entirely replaced by local recruits from Germans to Africans and Syrians.
Despite the changing of the guard, they remained legionnaires in all senses of the word, valuing
honor, competition, and courage above all and engaging in battles and campaigns that forged
their reputation around the world. Archaeological relics blend with other color illustrations to
accompany a detailed discussion of centurions and legionnaires, discussing cavalrymen and foot
soldiers alike in a pick recommended for any early military history holding.
Dirty Wars
Jeremy Scahill
Nation Books
116 East 16th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
9781568586717, $29.99, www.nationbooks.com
DIRTY WARS: THE WORLD IS A BATTLEFIELD interviews veterans of multiple Special
Ops processes and considers the contention that "The world is a battlefield and we are at war.
Therefore the military can go wherever they please and do whatever it is that they want to do." It
considers how this basic concept evolved from the Bush administration, continues to the present,
and how the global war on terror has turned the world into a battlefield. Sources in the US
counterterrorism community, unembedded reporters, and discussions with military personnel go
behind the scenes in America's world wars to argue that a dangerous concept of military might is
changing the face of world battles. Military collections will find this eye-opening.
The United States Military in Limited War
Kevin Dougherty
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
9780786472314, $40.00, www.mcfarlandpub.com
The United States Military in Limited War: Case Studies in Success and Failure, 1945-1999
provides a bibliographic collection of insights into four successful limited wars - the Greek Civil
War, Lebanon, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua/Honduras) and four failed ones (Vietnam,
Beirut, Somalia and Haiti) to consider the underlying principles of OOTW style warfare and
whether it is successful. That there is a positive correlation between adherence to the principles
and an operation's outcome makes this a 'must have' reference for any military collection, packed
with key references and writings.
The Fiction Shelf
Maya's Notebook
Isabel Allende
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062105622, $27.99, www.harpercollins.com
Maya's Notebook features a teen narrator raised by a paternal grandmother and an American
step-grandfather in Berkeley, where she forms a special bond with Popo, her loving astronomy
grandfather professor who acts as a father figure to her. So when he dies, sixteen-year-old Maya
becomes involved in drugs, petty crimes, and eventually becomes a fugitive. Her insights and
experiences are related in a journal she writes from the safe haven of a small island off Chile. Cut
off from cell phones and, largely, civilization, Maya becomes involved in the politics of Chile, a
family secret, and eventually a path that leads her away from self-destruction. A powerful,
moving memoir novel, this is a strong pick for any general lending library.
Life After Life
Kate Atkinson
Little, Brown & Company
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780316176484, $27.99, www.reaganarthurbooks.com
LIFE AFTER LIFE is a powerful novel centering on choices, impacts, rebirth and changes, and
tells of one Ursula Todd, who is born, lives, and dies repeatedly. She repeats patterns over and
over - is she meant for a greater purpose, or will one of her choices led her to change history
outside of her own? This is a powerful, moving saga that deftly handles the reincarnation
experience without losing readers, and that personalizes the ideas of choice, influence, and
rebirth. It's a striking story that offers many complex twists and turns: as Ursula searches for her
true path and life's meaning, she so carries the reader to an unexpected, vivid conclusion.
The Ashford Affair
Lauren Willig
St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
9781250014498, $24.99, www.stmartins.com
THE ASHFORD AFFAIR is a recommendation for any collection strong in historical novels,
offers an epic story that moves from World War I England to modern New York, and tells of
Clementine Evans, a Manhattan lawyer who has achieved many of her life goals - but who has a
failed love life as a result of her career aspirations. A family gathering reveals a long-lost family
secret and Clemmie is prompted to unravel the mystery surrounding her beloved grandmother's
life - in the process, uncovering a world that still holds clues to her own values and life. Highly
recommended for any fan of novels.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Braking Points
Tammy Kaehler
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9781464200991, $24.95, www.poisonedpenpress.com
BRAKING POINTS provides a fine new Kate Reilly racing mystery that tells of a former female
racer who wrecks her racecar, loses her temper on camera, and finds her boyfriend has been
cheating on her with a friend - a dead friend. Now she's become the target of hate mail and even
death threats - and her friend's killer is not only still free, but has Kate in his sights. Emotional
struggles blend with racecar atmosphere to create a compelling mystery recommended for any
mystery shelf.
Silken Prey
John Sandford
G.P. Putnam's Sons
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780399159312, $27.95, www.penguin.com
Silken Prey offers a thriller that's a satisfying sequel to last year's Stolen Prey, and tells of
independently wealthy Lucas Davenport, a copy who uses his detective work as a sideline job to
his investments. He's only brought in to solve the most difficult cases - and he has his hands full
when days before an election a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate is charged with having
child pornography on his computer. Davenport is called upon to solve the allegations - and
uncovers a dangerous trail that leads back to the Minneapolis police department. A powerful
investigation emerges, packed with the same satisfying twists and turns of plot that fans of Stolen
Prey enjoyed.
Murder in Chelsea
Victoria Thompson
Berkeley Prime Crime
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780425260418, $25.95, www.penguin.com
MURDER IN CHELSEA provides a fine new Gaslight Mystery story for newcomers and old
fans of the series, telling of Sarah, who faces pain and problems when a woman inquires about
the abandoned child she's taken as her daughter. When the woman is found murdered, Sarah and
Sergeant Frank Malloy find themselves on a journey throughout New York to find the killer and
get at the bottom of a crisis revolving around identity and danger, creating a satisfying series of
twists and turns that prove hard to put down.
Angora Alibi
Sally Goldenbaum
Obsidian
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780451415349, $24.95, www.penguin.com
ANGORA ALIBI: A SEASIDE KNITTER'S MYSTERY provides a satisfying new mystery in
the series and revolves around yarn shop owner Izzy and her husband, who are looking forward
to a new baby until premonitions of disaster lead to murder. Izzy finds out the murder is
connected to an abandoned car seat she found - and soon she and the Seaside Knitters are caught
up in a puzzler that blends twisted yarns with too-real threats. An absorbing pick for any mystery
collection, this is packed with satisfying twists and turns of plot.
Mickey Hammer: Complex 90
Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins
Titan Books
144 Southwark Street, London SE1 OUP, UK
9780857684660, $25.99, www.titanbooks.com
Mickey Hammer: Complex 90 is Spillane's lost Mike Hammer Cold War novel, completed by his
friend and literary executor Max Allan Collins and presented here in print for the first time. As
such, it's a top reference for any collection seeing popularity with Spillane's writings in general
and the Mike Hammer protagonist in particular. Here Hammer accompanies a conservative
politician to Moscow on a fact-finding mission, is arrested by the KGB on a bogus charge, and
becomes involved in a fire fight with Russian agents when he escapes. International intrigue and
Soviet politics mingle in a satisfying thriller packed with international espionage and powerful
encounters.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Magician's End
Raymond E. Feist
Harper Voyageur
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061468438, $29.99, www.harpervoyageurbooks.com
MAGICIAN'S END provides Book Three in the 'Chaoswar Saga' and is a recommendation for
collections seeing popularity with the prior Feist titles in the series. Since there's strong, ongoing
interest in the science fiction community in Feist titles, just about every genre holding will want
this account concluding the epic story of Pug the Magician. Here Pug is the greatest magician of
all time - and must risk his reputation and talent to finally defeat an evil enemy and bring peace
to the land - even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice. Satisfying twists and turns make this
an epic saga not to be missed.
Fall of Night
Rachel Caine
New American Library
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
www.newamericanlibrary.com
9780451414250, $17.99, www.amazon.com
FALL OF NIGHT joins others in The Morganville Vampires series and provides a novel directed
to teens, but reviewed here for its interest to many an adult reader fascinated by vampire sagas.
It's the next book in Caine's bestselling series and follows Claire's new life at MIT, where she's
escaped the vampire world of Morganville and is involved in work on a machine designed to
cancel the mental abilities of vampires. But tests on live subjects result in unexpected dangers
and challenges - to the point that Claire must wonder if she's really succeeded in escaping from
Morganville at all. A funny, absorbing plot and a spunky heroine make this a winner, even for
newcomers.
Nebula Awards Showcase 2013
Catherine Asaro, Editor
Pyr
59 John Glenn Drive
Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616147839, $18.00, www.pyrsf.com
Nebula Awards Showcase 2013 gathers another powerful, annually-issued collection of Nebula
Awards winners and is a fine collection of works gathered by an author who is herself a two-time
Nebula Award winner. This volume features winners of the Andrew Norton, Solstice and other
awards besides the Nebula winners, and includes works from Connie Willis, Kij Johnson and
more. This also features additional stories, essays and poems; so it goes beyond Nebulas to
explore new worlds. Any who love science fiction will relish this outstanding collection of
top-rated writers and their works.
Star Trek: Into Darkness
Alan Dean Foster
Gallery Books
c/o Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781476716480, $16.00, www.simonandschuster.com
STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS is published to coincide with the movie blockbuster hit and
offers the official tie-in novelization of the sequel to the 2009 winning film. The setting is
months after the events of the 2009 show, when the young and new crew of the Enterprise are
called back home, only to find Starfleet is being attacked and Earth is in crisis. Kirk faces his
first major challenges as captain as he must enter a war zone to capture a weapon of mass
destruction. The novelization is powerful and compelling, and a satisfying adjunct to a movie
sure to be another big hit.
Tales of Majipoor
Robert Silverberg
ROC Books
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780451464989, $16.00, www.penguin.com
Tales of Majipoor offers short fiction all set in the world of Majipoor that have appeared over the
course of a decade, with the oldest published in 1998 and the most recent in 2011. Any fan of the
series that has enjoyed scattered stories about the planet will find this gathers all of them in one
volume: seven stories that detail thousands of years of Majipoor experience. The stories have
been arranged in chronological order to cover the history of Majipoor and events in the life of
Lord Valentine. Any prior fan of Majipoor plus newcomers who want to tackle the tales in a
logical progression will find this a fine choice.
Eight Million Gods
Wen Spencer
Baen Books
PO Box 1188, Wake Forest NC 27588
9781451638981, $25.00, www.baen.com
Eight Million Gods tells of one Nikki, a horror novelist whose creations are coming to life, and
whose career is dictated by a disorder that compels her to write stories of death and destruction.
She can't control it - but can use it to make money anywhere. When the police arrest her for
murder, Nikki discovers reality itself is beginning to unwind all around her - and she may be the
cause. Her novels always end with everyone dead; can she thwart the forces that dictate her own
demise? A fast-paced, unpredictable fantasy evolves, perfect for any science fiction or murder
mystery collection.
The Women's Studies Shelf
The Birth of Chinese Feminism
Lydia H. Liu, et.al., Editors
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231162913, $29.50, www.cup.columbia.edu
The Birth of Chinese Feminism: Essential Texts in Transnational Theory provides college-level
women's studies readers with a specific and powerful analysis of Chinese culture and feminism,
gathering key works by He-Yin Zhen which have been translated for Western readers. Debates
about equality, hierarchy and justice provide the first translation and study of Zhen, who was a
central figure in the birth of Chinese feminism, and adds an overview of early 20th century
Chinese feminist thinking through works by two better-known males of her time. The
presentation of Zhen's essays and the key writings by her male contemporaries makes for a
powerful discussion highly recommended for college-level Chinese culture and women's studies
collections alike.
The Political Science Shelf
Most Likely to Secede
Ron Miller and Rob Williams, Editors
Vermont Independence Press
PO Box 1121, Waitsfield, Republic of Vermont 05673
9781603585026, $19.95, www.vermontindependencepress.com
Most Likely to Secede: What the Vermont Independence Movement Can Teach Us About
Reclaiming Community and Creating a Human-Scale Vision for the 20th Century provides a
visionary focus on the political and economy decay of the country - and chronicles a group of
activists and scholars who explore relocalized methods of meeting basic needs for food, energy
and business. It advocates community-building strategies that reject big government and big,
dysfunctional institutions, argues that these institutions can't cope with the coming crisis brought
about by climate change and global economic collapse, and provides a strategy based on the
experiences of Vermont citizens and their local and regional efforts towards greater self-reliance.
Any interested in political and social change must consider this specific discussion.
Congress
Andrew J. Taylor
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813345727, $37.00, www.westviewpress.com
CONGRESS provides a fine survey of Congress's makeup, actions and politics and considers not
only Congress's impact and role in the American political system, but how it accomplishes takes
for better or for worse. From what aspirations should be used in judging Congressional
effectiveness to how a good legislature should operate and how it affects the world, this provides
high school to college-level audiences with a fine assessment and analysis perfect for
understanding Congress and its actions.
Inside Bush V. Gore
Charley Wells
University Press of Florida
University of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813044750, $24.95, www.upf.com
INSIDE BUSH V. GORE provides the presidential election results from the perspective of the
Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice who stood at the center of a controversial political storm
revolving around hanging chads and accusations of misconduct, and is a pick for any collection
strong in political studies and presidential history. It provides a legal analysis of Bush v. Gore at
the state and federal levels coupled with an insider's view of judicial relationships and election
laws, following the democratic process with a strong eye to explaining systems flaws and
strengths alike. Any political studies collection will find this a fine pick!
The Body Economic
David Stuckler, MPH, PHD and Sanjay Basu, MD, PhD
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780465063967, $26.99, www.basicbooks.com
THE BODY ECONOMIC: WHY AUSTERITY KILLS: RECESSIONS, BUDGET BATTLES,
AND THE POLITICS OF LIFE AND DEATH argues that austerity practices come with a price
in human lives, and is based on over a decade of research examining the influence of
governmental policy decisions on health and social issues. Chapters document public health
problems and then provide ideas for smarter policy choices that can lend to economic growth
without human sacrifice. Considerations of fiscal policies around the world uses health data from
dozens of countries and provides a powerful consideration recommended for health and political
studies holdings alike.
Front Row Seat
Eric Draper
University of Texas Press
PO Box 7819, Austin, TX 78713-7819
9780292745476, $50.00, www.utexas.edu/utpress
Front Row Seat: A Photographic Portrait of the Presidency of George W. Bush provides a
photographic review of Bush's presidency from the lens of photographer author Eric Draper, who
provides readers with a powerful survey documenting moments of crisis and personal family
times alike - basically, all facets of serving as President in the White House. Chapters packed
with color images come from Draper's role as White House photographer, offering rarely seen
images of inner sanctum operations in general and the Bush presidency in particular. It's a
combination of photographic prowess on the part of Draper and the subject of his lens which
makes such a winning combination: any political studies collection and most photography
libraries will want this oversized coffee table style portrait, which is so much more than a
capturing of Bush highlights.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Monster Files
Nick Redfern
New Page Books
c/o Career Press Inc.
220 West Parkway, Unit 12
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
9781601632630, $15.99, www.newpagebooks.com
MONSTER FILES provides a fine examination blending a conspiracy theory with a
consideration of paranormal events and monsters around the world, and offers new age
collections an intriguing survey that maintains monsters do exist - and governments know about
them. It documents bizarre beasts around the planet, supports the idea that their presence among
us has been discounted by scientists paid to refute known facts, and considers a range of related
topics, from how cataclysmic events have affected these creatures to why governments have been
involved in hiding the truth. Any new age reader will find this a solid analysis - and a lively
read.
The New Science of Psychedelics
David Jay Brown
Park Street Press
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781594774928, $18.95, www.parkstpress.com
The New Science of Psychedelics: At the Nexus of Culture, Consciousness, and Spirituality
shares insights on the connection between psychedelics and spirituality, offering keys to
understanding stemming from the author's discussions with Edgar Mitchell, Deepak Chopra,
Andrew Weil, and more. This considers how psychedelic drugs promote creativity and the
evolution of consciousness, explaining how these drugs are actually messengers from the plant
world designed to help humans elevate awareness. New age collections will find this an inspiring
survey of what psychedelics can teach us about the world and systems beyond our world.
African Temples of the Anunnaki
Michael Tellinger
Bear & Company
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781591431503, $25.00, www.bearandcompanybooks.com
African Temples of the Anunnaki: The Lost Technologies of the Gold Mines of Enki provides a
fine survey packed with over 250 original color photos as it documents thousands of relics and
ruins from prehistory and how these 200,000-year-old sites from around the world perfectly
match Sumerian descriptions of Abzu and their gold-mining operations. Scientist and researcher
Michael Tellinger uses aerial photos to document the road complexes that represent the remains
of an advanced technology that carved long tunnels into the Earth in search of gold, and it covers
urban areas larger than modern Los Angeles. Any new age and many a science library will find
his an outstanding documentation.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014
R.S. Yeoman
Whitman Publishing
4001 Helton Drive
Florence, Alabama, 35630
978079841805, $14.95, www.whitman.com
A Guide Book of United States Coins 2014 appears in its 67th updated edition to provide coin
collectors with the latest values and facts about collecting U.S. coins. Good close-up, coin-sized
photos accompany valuations and facts referring to mintage, with introductions discussing the
design and history of special releases. The information within this Official Red Book doesn't
come from one person; it comes from a range of professional coin dealers, collectors and others
who lend their knowledge to each updated edition, representing a true community effort creating
a reference that is accurate and outstanding. Any who would identify their coins quickly will find
the full color, actual-sized and enlarged photos and attention to detail makes collecting a
snap.
Plastic Jewelry, fifth edition
Lyngerda Kelly & Nancy Schiffer
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764343490, $19.99, www.schifferbooks.com
PLASTIC JEWELRY has been revised and expanded in this fifth updated edition, to include all
new prices and a history of plastic jewelry from the 1920s to modern times. From natural to
synthetic plastics and how plastic jewelry has evolved in fashion design to changing collectible
prices, this guide packs in a satisfying combination of history and insights into the trends
revolving around plastic jewelry. Original designs and photos are paired with discussion of
materials, styles, and the latest prices. Collectors will be the most likely users of this guide, but
fashion design students and any interested in fashion history will also find this compelling
reading, suitable for use as a price guide reference and browser's history alike.
The Library DVD Shelf
The Life After Death Project
Richard Matheson, Whitley Streiber and Dannion Brinkley
Yellow Hat
9780981924496, $24.99, www.lifeafterdeathproject.com
The Life After Death Project provides an absorbing and lively documentary gathering scientific
evidence for life after death, also providing a paranormal biography of one Forrest J. Ackerman,
a Hollywood science fiction figure who won't rest in peace. Filmmaker Paul Davids majored in
psychology and has won numerous writing awards, moving to advanced film and TV production
and achieving success in many of his shows. Science and parapsychology investigations blend in
a survey that documents how the deceased do talk with the living in a recommendation for any
collection strong in parapsychology.
Doctor Who: The Snowman
BBC America
7475 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite #1100
Bethesda, MD 20814
No ISBN, $14.98, www.bbcamerica.com
Doctor Who: The Snowman provides a fine single-episode of the TV special starring the latest
Doctor Matt Smith and his sidekick Jenna-Louise Coleman. It's another Christmas setting, this
time involving diabolical snowmen brought to life, murderous intentions, and the efforts of old
friends and new friends alike. Bonus features for this DVD include 'Clara's White Christmas' and
other special behind-the-scenes coverages, plus two prequels. Any Doctor Who fan will find this
captivating and a 'must' acquisition.
The Science Shelf
The Turbulent Universe
Paul Kurtz
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616147365, $20.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
The Turbulent Universe blends philosophy and science and represents the author's final work,
which lays out the basic principles of an ethical approach applying moral choices to scientific
discoveries. It proposes the development of a planetary ethics based on universal human rights
perceptions, free inquiry based on the scientific method, and an attitude that promotes respect
based on scientific discoveries about the universe and human nature. While this college-level
study straddles a fine line between philosophy and science, it's recommended for both collections
as a fine discussion of mankind's place in a bigger picture.
Bootstrap Geologist
Gene Shinn
University Press of Florida
University of Florida
15 Northwest 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813044361, $34.95, www.upf.com
BOOTSTRAP GEOLOGIST: MY LIFE IN SCIENCE comes from a renowned geologist who
has made major geological studies in his field. Though he lacked advanced degrees, his drive and
dedication led him to receive the highest award given by the Society for Sedimentary Geology.
This provides both an autobiographical coverage of his life and a survey of his discoveries and
contribution to the end. It follows him around the world as he makes career choices and
discoveries, describes his life as a scientist, and focuses on the field work that made him famous.
Any science collection will find this a lively, inspiring survey of what it means to be a scientist
without a degree to the open doors of academic study.
Roadside Geology of New Jersey
David P. Harper
Mountain Press Publishing Company
PO Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
9780878426003, $24.00, www.mountain-press.com
Roadside Geology of New Jersey is for students of geology, visitors to and residents of New
Jersey, and any interested in earth science in general and regional geologic history in particular. It
provides an overview and introduction to New Jersey's history, provides 13 road guides designed
for travelers to the state who would observe these roadside attractions for themselves, and is
packed with discussions of mining, climate change, and accompanying environmental issues
affecting New Jersey's geology. The result is a powerful and vivid discussion highly
recommended for any collection strong in geology or New Jersey history - and for travelers
planning a visit to the area.
Entering the Mind of the Tracker
Tamarack Song
Bear & Company
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781591431602, $18.00, www.bearandcompanybooks.com
Entering the Mind of the Tracker: Native Practices for Developing Intuitive Consciousness and
Discovering Hidden Nature will appeal across the board to a range of disciplines, from New Age
and Native American holdings to general spirituality and science collections; but it's reviewed
here because it's the science collection that will most likely overlook an exceptional title. The
author draws from years of experience surviving in the wild and living with a family of Wolves
to reveal insider's views of aboriginal tracking and how to expand awareness of nature. No nature
collection should be without this in-depth survey, which focuses on developing intuitive tracking
talents. From stories from the trail to applying tracking skills as a metaphor for conscious living,
this is an outstanding survey highly recommended for any collection strong in natural history,
new age readings, and Native practices, alike!
My Beloved Brontosaurus
Brian Switek
Farrar, Straus, Giroux
18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9780374135065, $26.00, www.fsgbooks.com
MY BELOVED BRONTOSAURUS: ON THE ROAD WITH OLD BONES, NEW SCIENCE,
AND OUR FAVORITE DINOSAURS combines science and paleontology with a healthy
combination of humor and wonder to offer the latest discoveries in paleontology. His chronicle
examines excavation sites, museum vaults, and research archives alike to provide a lively
account of what we know about dinosaurs in general and brontosaurus in particular, weaving
observation with an account of Brian Switek's own obsession with dinosaurs. A powerful account
of scientific discovery evolves, especially accessible to non-scientists!
Mad Science 2
Theodore Gray
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
151 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011
9781579129323, $24.95, www.blackdogandleventhal.com
MAD SCIENCE 2: EXPERIMENTS YOU CAN DO AT HOME, BUT STILL PROBABLY
SHOULDN'T follows on the author's big success with MAD SCIENCE and THE ELEMENTS
and provides a collection of visually amazing experiments that illustrate scientific principles.
These experiments go beyond his column in Popular Science to provide a new set of experiments
plus color photos, clear explanations of how he conducted each eye-popping experiment, and
more. From how to make cheap fake gold to creating phosphorus and getting the lead out of
children's toys, this is a powerful and fun collection enhanced with full-page color visuals
throughout, recommended for any lay reader interested in fun experimentation.
The Psychology Shelf
Surfaces and Essences
Douglas Hofstadter & Emmanuel Sander
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780465018475, $35.00, www.basicbooks.com
SURFACES AND ESSENCES: ANALOGY AS THE FUEL AND FIRE OF THINKING argues
that analogies form the core of all thinking processes, with a succession of analogies building to
give substance to a lifetime of brain activity. Analogies are the core processes our brains use to
interpret daily life, they occur many times per second, and they form pattern recognition and
building blocks for interpreting situations, making decisions, and learning new things. The result
is a powerful understanding of how the analogy lends to brain operations and how they contribute
to the basics of being human. Any science or health library will find this filled with fascinating
discussion.
Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking
Daniel C. Dennett
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393082067, $28.95, www.wwnorton.com
Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking comes from a philosopher who decided to test a
few chapters of his forthcoming book through a small seminar which avoided experts, grad
students and philosophy majors in favor of the freshmen and non-expert. The results of that
experiment are here, blending philosophical reflections and bite-sized vignettes with explorations
of 'intuition pumps': "little stories designed to prove a heartfelt, table-thumping intuition". Each
story here offers such a pump, and analyzes the science and philosophy of the building blocks of
thought and reaction themselves. The result is a title recommended for philosophy, health, and
science and technology holdings alike: a lively survey of problem-solving and alternative
thinking.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year, 2013 Edition
Steve Kelley, Editor
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street
Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781455617760, $14.95, www.pelicanpub.com
The 2013 edition of Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year is packed with over four hundred
provocative editorial cartoons that satirize the major events of 2012, and is a pick for any
political and cartooning collection. Viewpoints range from conservative to liberal, come from the
nation's best cartoonists, and comment on everything from politics to American culture. The
inclusion of editorial commentary cartoons on just about every major news item makes for a fine
collection highly recommended for general lending libraries.
American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1980s
Keith Dallas
TwoMorrows Publishing
10407 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
9781605490465, $41.95, www.twomorrows.com
American Comic Book Chronicles provides a colorful hardcover documentation of the 1980s,
adding to a series that has offered volumes for the decades of comic book history beginning with
the 1940s and covering all details of comic history and artists during the Reagan years. From
notable comic lines and creators to trends that include the rise of Frank Miller and The Dark
Knight series, this packs in color illustrations throughout with a detailed chronological account of
comic book history perfect for any enthusiast of the genre and collections catering to them. There
are other general comic history collections on the market, but by breaking the history into
decades and devoting a single volume to each decade period of time, this successfully provides
outstanding depth and detail not seen in single-volume overviews.
The Automotive Shelf
Pickups: A Love Story
Howard Zehr
Good Books
PO Box 419, Intercourse, PA 17534-0419
9781561487882, $24.95, www.goodbooks.com
Pickups: A Love Story packs in over 150 color photos from photographer/author Howard Zehr to
cover a wide range of pickup trucks accompanying stories by their owners. Here is a truck lover's
celebration, covering everything from vintage and modern to junkers and show trucks, hot rods
and more. Many of the trucks featured have personal stories or reflect their owners' nature; others
have stories that go beyond the personal and relate to community experience or events. Pickup
lovers range from urban to rural environments, and stories are often whimsical and fun - as in a
cat who likes to sit in the driver's seat and shift. A whimsical, fun and celebratory presentation
makes for a winner, here!
The Nautical Shelf
A Book of Voyages
Patrick O'Brian, Editor
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393089585, $25.95, www.wwnorton.com
A BOOK OF VOYAGES gathers Patrick O'Brien's beloved travel pieces in a collection
previously published only in England and here released for American audiences. Most accounts
have been taken from the 17th and 18th centuries and hold writings largely unknown to our
times, thus offering cultural insights and accounts of worlds long gone to our modern times. The
result is a collection powerful in its travelogue accounts, highly recommended for any nautical or
travel history holding.
The Crafts Shelf
Fabric Surface Design
Cheryl Rezendes
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
9781603428118, $29.95, www.storey.com
Fabric Surface Design is for any who would design fabric for quilting and sewing purposes, and
demonstrates over 80 fabric-printing techniques using fabric crayons and different textile paints.
From pillows to scarves and other clothing, this offers a range of ideas for creating prints, using
silk screen and stencil, or using stamps. Crafters can either layer techniques or use them
individually, and color photos and sidebars of information make the entire process a snap to
duplicate. The result is a solid coverage of batik, image transfer and just about any process the
crafter needs to know in order to create custom fabrics. Any crafts or needlework collection will
find it unique and essential.
Bead Meets Metal
Kay Rashka
Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186
9780871164407, $21.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com
Bead Meets Metal: Easy Metalwork Techniques to Showcase Gemstone Beads and Other
Treasures covers all the basics of beginning metalwork for jewelers at all levels of expertise, and
is a pick for any library strong in jewelry making techniques. Step-by-step color photos of the
entire process accompany projects designed to teach jewelers how to blend beadwork into
metalwork for maximum impact. The necklace, bracelet, earring and pendant projects are
designed to teach different techniques key to success, and so are much more than a collection of
inspirations. There's lots of basic information, all tailored for novices with a minimum of prior
beadwork, metalwork or jewelry-making experience, making this a fine pick for any crafter's
collection.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
The Friedkin Connection
William Friedkin
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061775123, $29.99, www.harpercollins.com
THE FRIEDKIN CONNECTION: A MEMOIR comes from an award-winning director who is a
noted filmmaker, and who has fostered other young directors in a new direction. His
autobiography covers his life and career, discussing his background, early influences, and the life
changes which influenced not only his choice of careers, but the choices me made within them.
Discussions reveal the inner workings of the film industry and consider the major movies that
made his career notable. While general-interest libraries strong in biography and autobiography
will find this a compelling addition, it's the film collection that will want to consider THE
FRIEDKIN CONNECTION a 'must' memoir, packed with insights and experiences in the film
industry!
The Literary Studies Shelf
The Age of the Image
Stephen Apkon
Farrar Straus Giroux
18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9780374102432, $26.00, www.fsgbooks.com
The Age of the Image: Redefining Literacy in a World of Screens begins with cave paintings and
provides a history that works up to Internet imagery as he considers connections between words,
concepts and images and attaches the definition 'literacy' to mean all tools of communication; not
just the written word alone. It provides a penetrating probe into all the actions and efforts
involved in conveying messages, offering a powerful re-definition of literacy and its applications
in society. Highly recommended for any collection strong in literacy or the arts, The Age of the
Image is a welcome, sweeping analysis.
The California Shelf
California Apricots
Robin Chapman
The History Press
645 Meeting Street, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29403
9781609497958, $19.99, www.historypress.net
CALIFORNIA APRICOTS: THE LOST ORCHARDS OF SILICON VALLEY comes from a
California author who recalls when the Santa Clara Valley (now 'Silicon Valley') was renowned
as the largest apricot producer in the world. Her story of the region's growth, its lost orchards,
and the history of apricot production and decline in California makes for a powerful story of both
the fruit and its evolution. This is a top recommendation for any collection strong in Northern
California history or agricultural review, but is even more widely recommended for any holding
strong in regional American agricultural changes. Vintage black and white photos, personal
reflection, and regional history makes this an unparalleled coverage, long overdue in charting the
decline of California's apricot industry. There's simply nothing like it in print.
California Mission Architecture
Jock M. Sewall, A.I.A.
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764342004, $75.00, www.schifferbooks.com
California Mission Architecture: A Survey and Sourcebook is packed with color photos on nearly
every page of its oversized oblong presentation as it thoroughly covers the influences cultures,
and trends of California mission architectural styles and how they have influenced American
architecture as a whole. Chapters packed with elegant designs accompany a fine history that
discusses both general California and American architectural history and specific characteristics
of mission styles and different missions. From details on lighting fixtures, doorways and more to
examples of California influences, this specific architectural survey will appeal to a wide range
of serious collections; from general architectural history holdings to those specifically concerned
with California history and mission evolution.
The Apple Orchard
Susan Wiggs
Harlequin
c/o Harlequin Books
225 Duncan Mill Road
Don Mills, Ontario, Canada, M3B 3K9
9780778314936, $24.95, www.harlequin.com
The Apple Orchard is first in a new series and is set in California's Sonoma County, where the
story explores family and friendship as a young woman expert in tracking down stolen heirlooms
involves her in a puzzling case and a handsome banker, who informs Tess she stands to inherit
half of a hundred-acre apple orchard in Sonoma County. The other half will go to a half-sister
who was previously unknown to Tess - and her investigative skills will reveal a family truth and
a close-knit community that offers her an alternative to her life's choices. Powerful descriptions
of Sonoma County's riches lend to a realistic novel especially recommended for California
libraries.
California Road Trip
Kevin McLain, et.al., Editors
Moon Handbooks
1700 - 4th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781612381442, $19.99, www.moon.com
California Road Trip is a recommendation for any California travel collection and for any
planning a road trip in the state, offering a series of itineraries for all areas of California with
detailed driving instructions telling where to drive, time frames, which highways to follow,
alternate routes, and best places to stop. Daily itinerary suggestions offer a range of ideas from
short get-aways to longer road trips, adding over forty maps to aid in the journey. A 'must' for any
California-bound traveler!
Los Angeles in Civil War Days, 1860-1865
John W. Robinson
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806143125, $19.95, www.oupress.com
Los Angeles in Civil War Days, 1860-1865 provides a welcome alternative to the few Civil War
focuses on California that always seem to center around San Francisco in the North, providing a
focus on the southern half of the state centered around Los Angeles. It uses modern reports and
analysis of historical documents to trace how the war came to Los Angeles, struggles between the
pro-Southern forces and the Unionists, and the culture and concerns of early 1860s Los Angeles,
still a developing town. Any who would understand California history must have this penetrating
survey!
Tales of the Russian River: Stumptown Stories
John C. Schubert
The History Press
645 Meeting Street, Suite 200
Charleston, SC 29403
9781609496265, $19.99, www.historypress.net
Tales of the Russian River: Stumptown Stories should be in the collections of any Northern
California library, offering a collection of author John C. Schubert's 'Stumptown Stories' columns
which use firsthand stories combined with research to trace the history of this California river
valley. From the first train in the region (which ended its runs in 1935) to dance halls and
landmarks, Tales of the Russian River: Stumptown Stories packs its tales with vintage black and
white photos of Guerneville, Monte Rio, Jenner, and more Russian River small towns and bergs.
Any California history enthusiast will find this compelling reading.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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Diane C. Donovan, Editor & Senior Reviewer
12424 Mill Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
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