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Volume 23, Number 1 January 2013 Home | IBW Index

Table of Contents

Reviewer's Choice Environmental Studies Shelf Art Shelf
Crafts Shelf American History Shelf World History Shelf
Computer Shelf Science Shelf Health/Medicine Shelf
Psychology Shelf Business Shelf Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Travel Shelf Education Shelf Biography Shelf
Audiobook Shelf Needlecraft Shelf Sports Shelf
Military Shelf Cookbook Shelf Social Issues Shelf
Photography Shelf Fantasy/SciFi Shelf Christian Studies Shelf
Native American Studies Shelf Philosophy Shelf Political Science Shelf
Writing/Publishing Shelf Literary Studies Shelf Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf Women's Studies Shelf Humor Shelf
Gardening Shelf Railroading Shelf Poetry Shelf
LGBT Shelf Gaming Shelf Judaic Studies Shelf
Buddhist Studies Shelf Self-Help Shelf Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Fiction Shelf Memoir Shelf Human Sexuality Shelf
Music CD Shelf Library DVD Shelf Wine/Beer Shelf
Civil War Shelf Woodworking Shelf Music Shelf
Dance Shelf Reference Shelf Library Science Shelf
Genealogy Shelf Criminology Shelf Agriculture Shelf
Pets/Wildlife Shelf Language Studies Shelf Parenting Shelf
International Studies Shelf Economic Studies Shelf Terrorism Studies Shelf
Large Print Shelf Nautical Shelf Architecture Shelf
Journalism Shelf    


Reviewer's Choice

From Codex to Hypertext
Anouk Lang, editor
University of Massachusetts Press
PO Box 429
Amherst, MA 01004
9781558499539, $28.95, www.umass.edu/umpress

The written word remains powerful, even as its method of delivery changes. "From Codex to Hypertext: Reading at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century" discusses the evolution of reading, and the formation of many reading communities throughout society and where they are emerging as a reformer in prisons, to a builder of communities, and offering reading as a basis for a positive force in society. "From Codex to Hypertext" is a strongly recommended addition to educational studies collections focusing on literary advocacy.

Stranger to History
Aatish Taseer
Graywolf Press
250 Third Avenue North, Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55401
9781555976286, $16.00, www.graywolfpress.org

Modern Islam can be a difficult to understand animal. "Stranger to History: A Son's Journey Through Islamic Lands" is a memoir from Aatish Taseer, a son of a mixed Sikh/Muslim family, who after the London Bombings sought to better understand Islam by venturing into Pakistan, and how it strikes close to home, losing his father, a Pakistani Politician, to assassination. "Stranger to History" is a strong addition to international studies and memoir collections, highly recommended.

Grizzly Bears and Razor Claws
Chris Townsend
Sandstone Press
c/o Dufour Editions, Inc.
PO Box 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007
9781908737045, $26.95, www.dufoureditions.com

The western coast of North America is one of varying climate, but the mountainous regions can prove especially treacherous. "Grizzly Bears and Razor Claws: Walking America's Pacific Northwest Trail" is a memoir and travelogue from Chris Townsend who tells the story of walking a twelve hundred mile Pacific Northwest Trail, passes through Montana, Idaho, and Washington, where he walked the trail without human contact for quite some time. An enticing recollection of a journey with full color photography throughout, "Grizzly Bears and Razor Claws" is an enticing read for outdoors and true adventure collections, recommended.

Prepper's Home Defense
Jim Cobb
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440
Berkeley CA 94703-3440
9781612431154, $15.95, www.ulyssespress.com

Defense against disasters, both man and natural, cannot be underrated. "Prepper's Home Defense: Security Strategies to Protect Your Family by Any Means Necessary" is a guide for those who want to take their home defense to the next level, and prepare for a potential calamity. By equipping ones home with tools and defenses to withstand disaster, "Prepper's Home Defense" has plenty of practical advice that shouldn't be overlooked.

Life Rules
Ellen LaConte
New Society Publishers
PO Box 189
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, V0R 1X0
9780865717268, $18.95, www.newsociety.com

LIFE RULES: NATURE'S BLUEPRINT FOR SURVIVING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL COLLAPSE is a recommendation for environmental and economic holdings alike as well as social issues collections concerned with global communities, and discusses such varied issues as resource conservation, cooperative living, and how to fix problems that challenge how Man lives on Earth's systems. Solutions to global challenges are offered in an inspiring survey of life-affirming actions and management strategies perfect for any general lending library.

Andrew Jackson Downing: Essential Texts
Robert Towmbly, editor
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393733594, $35.00, www.wwnorton.com

Andrew Jackson Downing: Essential Texts compiles an anthology of Downing's writings and comes from the founder of landscape architecture in the U.S. His extensive writings were published in journals and magazines around the country, and this book covers a range of topics from architecture and landscape gardening to gardening for parks, public beautification programs, and more. Robert Twombly's biography and headnotes provide further insights into Downing's short but highly influential life.

Evolution's Purpose
Steve McIntosh
Select Books
1 Union Square West, Suite 909
NY, NY 10003
9781590792209, $24.95, www.selectbooks.com

Evolution's Purpose: An Integral Interpretation of the Scientific Story of Our Origins provides a fine survey of how evolution progresses and its underlying spiritual purpose in life, arguing that the purpose of evolution is not controlled, but is all about creativity and the choices of evolutionary creatures themselves. Thus the scientific concept of evolving origins is linked to sacred teachings compatible with many different spiritual perspectives, and thus Evolution's Purpose belongs in the collections of any spiritual library interested in linking scientific thought with spiritual reflection.


The Environmental Studies Shelf

The Last Atoll
Pamela Frierson
Trinity University Press
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212
9781595341303, $16.95, www.tupress.org

THE LAST ATOLL: EXPLORING HAWAI'I'S ENDANGERED ECOSYSTEMS provides a decades-long exploration of the island's atolls and reefs at the far northwestern end of the chain, and details both natural history and human history affecting these atolls. This could have been featured in many sections - our travel section, the science and nature area, or the history shelf: it's recommended for a wide range of holdings - basically, any with an interest in local Hawaiian human and natural history!


The Art Shelf

Artists of New Mexico Traditions
Michael Pettit
Museum of New Mexico Press
PO Box 2087
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
9780890135754 $29.95 www.mnmpress.org

Artists of New Mexico Traditions: The National Heritage Fellows is a portrait of the lives and works of the fifteen New Mexico artists that have been named National Heritage Fellows since 1982. Each individual has earned the honor through a lifetime of work, achievement, and innovation in their discipline. Color photographs of people and their beautiful creations are interspersed every few pages, but Artist of New Mexico Traditions focuses squarely upon the people who create great art, rather than the art itself. Interviews with living artists, family members, curators, and others as well as composite portrayals of villages, extended families, and traditions combine into an involved and inviting pastiche of great modern creators from Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. Highly recommended.

Ardmore: We Are Because of Others
Ardmore Ceramic Art
Random House Struik
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781431701117, $50.00, www.amazon.com

In art history, ceramics and ceramic art mean art objects such as figures, tiles, and tableware made from clay and other raw materials by the process of pottery. Some ceramic products are regarded as fine art, while others are regarded as decorative, industrial or applied art objects, or as artifacts in archaeology. They may be made by one individual or in a factory where a group of people design, make and decorate the ware. Decorative ceramics are sometimes called "art pottery". Ardmore Ceramic Art was established by Fee Halsted on Ardmore Farm in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains of KwaZulu-Natal. "Ardmore: We Are Because of Others" is a superbly illustrated, 216 page compendium showcasing an impressive roster of ceramic artists and their equally impressive creations. The ceramic art examples are elegant, exquisite, graceful, and works of enduring beauty. Enhanced with an informed and informative commentary on the artists and their represented works, "Ardmore: We Are Because of Others" is very highly recommended as an enduringly popular addition to personal, community, and academic library Art History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

Net Of Being
Alex Grey
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781594773846, $40.00, www.amazon.com

"Net Of Being" is a 208 page compendium showcasing the work of author and artist Alex Grey. Featuring more than 200 superbly reproduced examples of his artwork (including photos of his collaboration with the cult band TOOL and his worldwide live-painting performances), "Net Of Being" is also enhanced with the artist's reflections on how art evolves consciousness with a new symbology of what he calls the 'networked self'. An impressive, coffee table tome that blends metaphysical themes with uniquely original images and informative commentary, "Net Of Being" is highly recommended to the legions of Alex Grey fans, to students of metaphysical imagery, and to both community and academic library Metaphysical Studies and Art History reference collections.

Creating Exceptional Color with Acrylics
Lexi Sundell
Barrons
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438000961, $21.99, www.barronseduc.com

Creating Exceptional Color with Acrylics: How to Make Color Choices That Will Take Your Painting to a New Level is a 'must' for any acrylic artist working with color and tone, and provides clarify to the different choices acrylics offer. From choosing a balanced palette of strong color to using pigments and semitransparent and opaque paint colors, this explores how to bring out strong color in different genres and how to apply the colors in a range of creative ways. Any working in acrylics who want to 'graduate' to the next level will find this a powerful survey!


The Crafts Shelf

The Lego Adventure Book
Megan Rothrock
No Starch Press
38 Ringold St.
San Francisco, CO 94103-4403
9781593274429, $24.95, www.nostarch.com

THE LEGO ADVENTURE BOOK provides an unofficial survey of the products of the best LEGO builders, presenting nearly 200 innovative models of all kinds and pairing photos of these models with 25 brick-by-brick breakdowns so readers can absorb some of the model makers' special techniques. This makes for a far more useful guide than just a pictorial survey would impart, covering everything from flying machines and dinosaurs to entire cities and a realistic British locomotive with brakes. This fine all-color survey is a 'must' for any LEGO enthusiast who wants to see new ideas and absorb the strategies for creating them.

Minifigure Customization: Populate Your World!
Jared K. Burks, PhD
TwoMorrows Publishing
10407 Bedfordtown Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
9781605490335, $9.95, www.twomorrows.com

Minifigure Customization: Populate Your World is a pick for any LEGO builder and fan and comes from an author who has created thousands of custom minifigs over the last decade. This color tutorial assembles his custom figures and tells how to handle decal design, applications, color alternations, customization processes and minifigure displays, and teaches all the basics of creating custom figures for everything from aliens to warriors. A top addition to any LEGO crafter's library!

Simply Stylish Faux Flowers
Sylvia Hague
Barrons
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438000381, $19.99, www.barronseduc.com

SIMPLY STYLISH FAUX FLOWERS: GORGEOUS EVERLASTING ARRANGEMENTS TO ADORN YOUR HOME AND CELEBRATE SPECIAL OCCASIONS tells how to personalize any celebration with a home-done floral arrangement and tells how to create different moods, themes and colors through fake flower florals. From step-by-step instructions for practical projects to tools and tips on how to handle the flowers, this is a top recommendation for any crafter looking to work with faux flowers!

Kalmbach Books
c/o Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle
Waukesha, WI 53186
www.kalmbachbooks.com

Peter H. Riddle's second edition of WIRING YOUR TOY TRAIN LAYOUT (9780897785433, $21.95) offers a fine wiring guide for hooking up modern and vintage transformers and creating different layouts for tracks and controls, and is a specific guide for the model train hobbyist who wants to know more about wiring options. Included in the wiring tips are keys to signals and accessories, how to organize writing and set up central controls, and more. Diagrams and schematics are provided for all kinds of options, making this a 'must have' reference for any toy train modeler. Also recommended is the second volume of MODEL RAILROAD BRIDGES & TRESTLES (9780890248683, $17.95), packing in over twenty projects and features that originally appeared as articles in Model Railroader magazine. From the basics of building truss and girder bridges, viaducts and more to installing culverts and making a concrete bridge with real cement, this is packed with fun projects model railroaders can quickly apply to landscapes. Aaron Skinner's MODELING AIRLINERS (9780890248447, $19.95) is a fine guide for any who build jet airliner models, and walks the crafter through the process of painting and applying decals to commercial airplane models. A photo gallery accompanies the step-by-step directions on how to construct and convert airliners, offering all kinds of keys to creating realistic and successful airliner models! Lori Wilkes' THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER'S GUIDE; WORKING WITH POLYMER CLAY (9780871164537, $21.95) provides everything you need to know to work with polymer clay beads, offering over twenty easy projects paired with lovely color photos. The step-by-step photos accompany multiple crafts and jewelry-making ideas and make for a lovely guide highly recommended for any jewelry-making or beader's collection.


The American History Shelf

Light On The Prairie
Nancy Plain
Bison Books
c/o University of Nebraska Press
233 North 8th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588-0255
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu
9780803235205, $16.95, www.amazon.com

"Light on the Prairie: Solomon D. Butcher, Photographer of Nebraska's Pioneer Days" by Nancy Plain is a 128 page compendium showcasing the life and work of the pioneer photographer Solomon D. Butcher (1856-1927). Superbly reproducing sixty-two of Butcher's iconic photographs depicting life and times in frontier Nebraska, "Light On The Prairie" features an informed and informative commentary making it a very highly recommended and unique addition to personal, community, and academic library American History and American Photography reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

Prosperity Far Distant
Charles M. Wiltse
Ohio University Press
The Ridges, Building 19
Athens, OH 45701
9780821419984, $29.95, www.ohioswallow.com

Living to the fullest doesn't always mean a fabulous mansion, it can be contentment of a farm. "Prosperity Far Distant: The Journal of an American Farmer, 1933-1934" describes an educated man in Charles M. Wiltse, returning home to the farm after his Cornell University education. With the Great Depression in full swing, the family struggled to keep its farm afloat, exempt from New Deal programs and their position. A very personal perspective on the New Deal compiled and edited by an old colleague of Wiltse in Michael J. Birkner, "Prosperity Far Distant" is a strong addition to any historical memoir collection with a focus on depression studies.

Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes
Arthur S. Lefkowitz
Savas Beatie
PO Box 4527
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
9781611211115, $29.95, www.savasbeatie.com

Benedict Arnold has become a metaphor for traitor, a legend for treachery. "Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes" looks into the Revolution's hero Arnold and the men he lead into Quebec to capture it for the Colonial Army in 1775. Telling the story of the notable men who made up his unit, "Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes" is a dedicated and well researched exploration of history, highly recommended.

Clash of Eagles
Carol Lea Clark
Lyons Press
246 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT 06437
9780762778423, $22.95, www.lyonspress.com

Clash of Eagles: America's Forgotten Expedition to Ottoman Palestine provides a fine story of America's first military journey into the Middle East in 1847, when the secretary of the navy authorized one William Lynch to journey east to Ottoman Palestine, there to map what would be Israel and Jordan. While there Lynch made important alliances that would last for decades, overcoming obstacles to his expedition and finding facts that would foster his mission. The Civil War eventually stifled his journeys - and another hundred years went by before America involved itself again in the Middle East. The result is a powerful historical survey of a little-known expedition that is a 'must' for any American history holding.

Hell of a Vision
Robert L. Dorman
University of Arizona Press
355 South Euclid Avenue, Suite 103
Tucson, AZ 85719-6654
9780816528509, $50.00, www.uapress.arizona.edu

HELL OF A VISION: REGIONALISM AND THE MODERN AMERICAN WEST provides an in-depth survey of the ways in which the American West has been portrayed and defined in modern times, exploring how different urban, rural and ethnic identities have evolved and how Western regionalism has been defined by generations of people seeking to understand its diversity and influences. Chapters provide college-level holdings with a fine discussion looking at the works of major novelists, Native American writers, and everything from government reports to environmental impact studies. The result is a fine study of the modern history of the American West, and is a fine pick for any collection strong in Western history and influences.

The Untold History of the United States
Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick
Gallery Books
c/o Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781451613513, $30.00, www.simonandschuster.com

The Untold History of the United States documents the rise and fall of the American empire and uses the latest archival findings and recently declassified documents to tell of a shocking perspective on the Bush-Cheney policies. The U.S. has drifted far from its democratic principles, and the drift has its roots not in modern presidential choices and politics, but in choices that go back to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Among the surprising revelations: the U.S. was largely responsible for perpetuating the Cold War, the nation has been involved in overthrowing elected leaders in favor of installing right-wing dictators in foreign countries, and the U.S. has come very close to nuclear war numerous times over the decades. Any American history collection needs this!

The Fourteenth Day
David G. Coleman
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393084412, $25.95, www.wwnorton.com

The Fourteenth Day: JFK and the Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis comes from an expert on nuclear policy and marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. New transcripts of Kennedy's tapes not seen before blend with period photos to show how Khrushev's decision didn't actually end the crisis, which continued for months. This is the first book to provide an insider's account based on over 260 hours of secret recordings made by Kennedy before and after the standoff, and should be in the collections of any American history holding strong in the politics of the times.

Custer
Larry McMurty
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781451626209, $35.00, www.simonandschuster.com

CUSTER provides a lively and colorful illustrated volume covering the history of both the man and the battle he's well known for, and outlines all involved in the Battle of the Little Big Horn and how it affected the nation. It's a unique observation of the military man who led over 250 men to death, and examines the event and the personality with a personal and social approach designed to delight any reader of military events or American history. The addition of plenty of visuals sets this apart from any other history and makes it accessible to general-interest readers.


The World History Shelf

A Concise History of the Middle East, tenth edition
Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. & Lawrence Davidson
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
9780813348216, $52.00, www.westviewpress.com

The Middle East has been a volatile center of conflict for quite some time. "A Concise History of the Middle East" is an updated study of the deep causes of history that form the foundation of many of the issues today throughout the region, and how they have fueled much of the current events of the region surrounding the Arab Spring, the Israel-Palestine Conflict, the impact of Islam, and much more. "A Concise History of the Middle East" is a studious and scholarly delve into history and the explorations of culture, offering an informed perspective on these events, a vital read.

Home Truths
Richard Mackie & Graeme Wynn, editors
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219
Madeira Park, BC, Canada, V0N 2H0
9781550175776, $26.95, www.harbourpublishing.com

British Columbia offers a very deep history, clashing the West with a native touch and unique innovators through it all. "Home Truths: Highlights from BC History" seeks to explore the history of the Canadian Province through important geological and personal history events as many writers offer their insights on how the country was built and formed over the years. A vast and wide scope at major events in the history of Vancouver and its lands, "Home Truths" is a must for Canadian history collections, recommended.

Expedition to Disaster
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military
c/o Casemate Publishers
908 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
1848848871, $29.95, www.pen-and-sword.co.uk

For domain over Greece, the competition was fierce. "Expedition to Disaster: The Athenian Mission to Sicily 415 BC" is a history telling of the struggles from Athens to gain control over Sicily. Philip Matyszak, professor of ancient history, provides a riveting account of the conflict, telling of the key players, their motivations, their heroism, their failure, providing an educating narrative that does much to bring much understanding to the people of the times. "Expedition to Disaster" is a must for history collections focusing on the Greeks and their military endeavors.

Endless Empire
Alfred W. McCoy, Josep M. Fradera, and Stephen Jacobson
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Madison, WI 53711-2059
9780299290245, $29.95, www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress

Empires Rise, Empires Decline, and the last few centuries have been built on this cycle. "Endless Empire: Spain's Retreat, Europe's Eclipse, America's Decline" analyzes the nonstop cycle of Empire throughout the world, where when one nation's influence and power waned, another emerged in its place. Focusing on the decades past World War II and America's establishment as a superpower, it now looks to the future where America's grasp was not as firm as it once was and the forces coming to replace it in the world. "Endless Empire" is a riveting perspective on history and the endless power struggle over the globe.

Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
www.westviewpress.com

Catherine Allgor's DOLLEY MADISON; THE PROBLEM OF NATIONAL UNITY (9780813347592, $20.00) provides a blend of history and biography pairing the life of first lady Dolley Madison with the role she played in the shaping of the nation. Part of the Lives of American Women series, this uses a particular aspect of her life to identify her role in her era and her influences and achievements in affecting it. It also tells how she became a model of inspiration to others. Women's issues and general American history collections will want to add this. The fourth updated edition of Peter N. Stearns' THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN WORLD HISTORY (9780813343600, $40.00) comes from a historian who investigates the global scope of the Industrial Revolution, considering the social and cultural impact of the changing technology on major societies around the world and adding a new introductory section exploring the industrial revolution and the nature of industrial projects outside of the West.


The Computer Shelf

iPad: The Missing Manual, 5th edition
J.D. Biersdorfer
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
97814493255665 $24.99 www.oreilly.com

Now in an updated fifth edition, iPad: The Missing Manual lives up to its title with a wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques that iPad owners of all backgrounds and computer literacy levels can use to get the most out of their tablet computer. Chapters describe in plain, user-friendly terms how to put everything from music and photos to movies, TV shows, ebooks, podcasts and games on one's iPad; get online and surf the net using an extra-fast Wi-Fi connection or 4G LTE network; share photos over iCloud; use apps to speed the process of posting to Facebook and Twitter; get turn-by-turn directions when navigating; dictate email; and much more. Featuring full-color screenshots throughout to complement the step-by-step instructions, iPad: The Missing Manual is enthusiastically recommended especially for business professionals seeking to improve their productivity with the iPad's streamlined speed!

The dRuby Book
Masatoshi Seki
Pragmatic Programmers
P.O. Box 293325
Lewisville, TX 75029-3325
9781934356933, $35.00, www.pragprog.com

THE DRUBY BOOK: DISTRIBUTED AND PARALLEL COMPUTING WITH RUBY teaches the basics of Ruby from the Japanese Ruby hacker Seki and offers the first book in how own Distributed Ruby library. It's completely written in Ruby and allows readers to communicate between distributed Ruby processes without boundaries. From basic design concepts of distributed programming to advanced Ruby techniques for security and more, this offers a gradated learning foundation that takes Ruby programmers to new levels of achievement, teaches them to integrate dRuby and eRuby, and is a 'must' for any programming library.

Mobile Usability
Jakob Nielsen and Raluca Budiu
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321884480, $34.99, www.newriders.com

Mobile Usability tells how to design top websites and apps for smart phone and tablet users, offering insights into creating an overall mobile strategy for clients and businesses alike. The approach involves writing for small screens: this helps designers and others understand how to create mobile websites to improve user experience. Since the world of computing is rapidly moving to mobile devices, MOBILE USABILITY will prove a top pick for any collection and offers a guide packed with over two hundred illustrations, with techniques based on international studies with over 150 participants.

For Dummies series
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com

Edward C. Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus' IPAD FOR DUMMIES, 5TH EDITION (9781118498231, $24.99) tells how to navigate an iPad, use Safari to surf the web, tweak the basic iPad to customize work and play, and more. The all-color screen shots format lends to at-a-glance reference information while all instructions offer both step-by-step direction format and user-friendly boxed interludes for further enhancement. The result is a user's guide that will appeal on many levels, from its color format to its quick notes. Nancy C. Muir's KINDLE FIRE HD FOR DUMMIES (9781118422236, $19.99) is also a winner and teaches the basics of the latest Kindle Fire HD using the same eye-catching format and logical organization. The examinations of Kindle's applications and possibilities helps new users get up and running quickly, making this a top visual recommendation for any new to the Kindle system.

O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
www.oreilly.com

David Sawyer McFarland's DREAMWEAVER CS6: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449316174, $49.99) offers web designers a fine kye to making the most of Dreamweaver CS6, and is a fine guide to using its unique technology to do everything from design site for smartphones and tablets to manage websites easily, reorganize a site, and create visually appealing site. The result is a top reference that should have been in the box with Dreamweaver, that offers specific keys to success paired with real-world applications. Arun Gupta's JAVA EE6 POCKET GUIDE (9781449336684, $14.99) provides a quick pocket-sized reference for Simplified Enterprise Java Development, and provides an easy oreview of Edition 6's mail enhancements. It covers what's new, how to use the new features, and teaches the basics of getting specs for making any application Java EE compliant - all in a slim paperback-sized reference perfect for programmers already working with the language. Matthew MacDonald's WORDPRESS: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449309848, $29.99) provides a fine review of the program and joins others in the 'book that should have been in the box' series. From building a website and adding features to learning search-engine optimization and using social media tools within the WordPress environment, this pairs black and white screen shots with clear directions on using all of WordPress's many features. Highly recommended: a 'must' for newcomers to WordPress. Newcomers to the latest edition of Quickbooks must add Bonnie Biafore's QUICKBOOKS 2013: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449316112, $34.99) to the purchase. It covers everything needed to get up to speed with Quickbooks 2013, from setting up the books to using the Vendor, Inventory and Employee Centers and exchanging data with other programs. Black and white screen shots accompany easy step-by-step instructions. Wes McKinney's PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS (9781449319793, $39.99) offers a practical manual to scientific computing using Python and is directed to beginning analysis new to Python and for Python programmers new to scientific programming. It teaches basic and advanced Python features, tells how to apply the pandas facility to summarize and manipulate datasets, and teaches problem solving using web analytics and more. Examples are specific and offer practical case studies for solving problems, making this a basic primer for any Python user. David Pogue's IPHONE: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449316488, $24.99) is an item of choice for any using the iPhone up through the latest iPhone 5, and covers everything needed to tweak and manipulate the program. The iPhone is basically a pocket computer and holds internet, camcorder, plus phone - and it came without this guide. So new users should run not walk to the nearest bookstore to obtain this: it covers the program, the latest iOS6 software running it, how to find and manage apps that streamline its operations, and more. Tips, shortcuts and workarounds make this the user's manual of choice. Eric Freeman & Elisabeth Robson's HEAD FIRST HTML5 PROGRAMMING (9781449390549, $49.99) provides a fine brain-friendly guide to HTML5 programming based on the latest research on how we learn, and will find this packed with details on the program's new APIs and how they interact with web pages and JavaScript functions. This cognitive science research results in an intensely visual, user-friendly guide that offers easy diagrams, charts, black and white photos, and sidebars of information to consider HTML5 secrets and tips. From avoiding common browser support issues to setting timers and interacting with the Web, this 'brain friendly' guide is where every HTML programmer should begin. Shelley Powers' LEARNING NODE (9781449323073, $34.99) covers the basics of web programming and tells how to use Node to write fast, scalable network applications. From exploring its unique attributes and approaches to applications development to using the Express framework, working with PDF files, and learning to debug and test Node applications, this is a 'must' for any web programming reference library, and is packed with formulas and visual examples throughout. Zigurd Mednieks, et.al.'s PROGRAMMING ANDROID (9781449316648, $44.99) is for any interested in mobile programming and offers the latest user and programmer experiences for handsets and tablets using Android. This completely revised second edition focuses on Android tools and programming basics, from best practices and understanding the Android framework to how to code patterns for accelerating the development of apps that use web data and APIs. From multimedia to account APIs, this covers all the basics for a new generation of mobile computers. Mark Pollack, et.al.'s SPRING DATA (9781449323950, $29.99) is for Java programming collections and offers several sample projects teaching how Spring Data provides a programming model that retails noSQL-specific features. From Spring's template helper classes and using Spring Data with Redis to exploring Spring Data JPA-managed entities to the Web, this is packed with specifics key to understanding the applications and use of Spring Batch and Spring Data. Ian Griffiths' PROGRAMMING C# 5.0 (9781449320416, $54.99) is a pick for any programming collection and has been completely rewritten for experienced programmers who want actual code samples to work with. From how C# supports basic coding features to understanding differences between dynamic and static typing and understanding the new asynchronous language features or using XAML to create Windows 8-style and phone applications, this weighty reference packs in programmer keys to success and is an outstanding survey for C# programmers looking to move to the next level. Chris Grover's ADOBE EDGE ANIMATE PREVIEW 7: THE MISSING MANUAL (9781449342005, $24.99) is for any collection strong in web design and HTML5 and provides the basics of how to create animated graphics for iPhone, iPad and the Web. Adobe features can provide the foundation for building HTML5 graphics using this manual, which relies on NO programming experience. Black and white screen shot examples of applications throughout provide all details needed to achieve quick success with clear explanations and visuals supporting strategies. The result is a fine recommendation enhancing any web programmer's toolkit!

Addison-Wesley
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.informit.com/aw

Michael Hartl's second updated edition of RUBY ON RAILS TUTORIAL: LEARN WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH RAILS (9780321832054, $44.99) comes from a Rails developer who teaches Rails by covering the development of a sample application using the latest techniques in Rails web development, and includes updates from a new site design using Twitter's Bootstrap to better automated testing with Guard and Spork and discussions of the new Gherkin and Cucumber. From installing and setting up a Rails environment to mastering Ruby programming skills, this is filled with keys to successful development approaches and is a top pick for any Rails collection. Alan W. Brown's ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE DELIVERY: BRINGING AGILITY AND EFFICIENCY TO THE GLOBAL SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN (9780321803016, $39.99) is a pick for any software engineering holding interested in techniques for building improved software supply chains. From overcoming outdated data and delivery perceptions to building adaptive software factories that blend feedback with concrete change and using virtualized infrastructure to connect global teams, this is filled with actionable techniques perfect for software engineers and business managers alike. Len Bass, et.al.'s SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE IN PRACTICE (9780321815735, $69.99) appears in its third updated edition and has been substantially revised to reflect the latest developments in the field. Here's a review of the best practices in software architecture, from how such a system is structured to algorithm, data representation, and more. Any designing, developing or managing large software systems will find this invaluable: new material for this update is extensive and includes discussions of architecture competence, the origins of business goals, and discussion of the life cycle of architecture and its testing and agile development, making this a fine technical resource for any software engineering holding. Peter H. Feiler and David P. Gluch's MODEL-BASED ENGINEERING WITH AADL: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SAE ARCHITECTURE ANALYSIS & DESIGN LANGUAGE (9780321888945, $49.99) is the first guide to use this new standard for development optimization purposes, and provides both an introduction to the AADL language and basic Model-Based Engineering practices. Each AADL element is examined in a guide that considers language, properties, standards, and applies them to real-world examples and applications. Software engineers can conduct analysis of real-time factors with confidence using this fine detailed manual, a pick for any developer's reference collection!

Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com

Jim Boyce and Rob Tidrow's Windows 8 Bible (9781118203880, $39.99) is a weighty and key reference for any programmer working with Windows 8, and covers all the basics from syncing across to all PC and Windows mobile devices to using Windows 8 on a desktop, tablet or phone. Programmers receive in-depth guides to setting up firewalls, handling cloud functions, making playlists and more, and learn how to apply Windows 8 mechanics to typical home and business uses alike. Black and white display images accompany many step-by-step keys to success, making this a top recommendation for any Windows 8 user looking to tweak and customize the latest operating system. Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA's QUICKBOOKS 2013 FOR DUMMIES (9781118356418, $24.99) is a top recommendation for any looking to acquire, set up and use QuickBooks, offering tips for all the basics, from creating invoices and tracking costs to computing employee wages and tracking inventory. Black and white screen shots and gray sidebars of at-a-glance basics makes this a time-saving study perfect for newcomers to the program.

Prentice Hall Professional
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.informit.com/ph

The second updated edition of Priscilla Walmsley's DEFINITIVE XML SSHEMA (9780132886272, $59.99) covers the latest usage and new XML Schema 1.1, has been completely revised, and packs in over 250 revisions for 1.1 changes, indexing all and adding hundreds more which reflect the latest best practices. It serves as both a tutorial and a reference, showing how designs are achieved and explaining and comparing the pros and cons of different approaches to XML. The result is an outstanding and highly recommended guide for any XML Schema user which goes beyond basics to delve into the best applications. Douglas Alger's THE ART OF THE DATA CENTER (9781587142963, $69.99) belongs in not only computer collections but libraries strong in architecture and business, offering profiles of some eighteen data centers that represent the world's most effective computing environments. One is built into a former nuclear bunker and former chapel, others are powered by solar energy or even incorporate architectural styles from other structural purposes entirely. Color photos abound and accompany specific interviews on the inspiration and evolution of each data center, and how its purposes were fulfilled by innovative techniques. It's a lovely and unique acquisition highly recommended for any looking for specific ideas for data centers.


The Science Shelf

Introducing Oceanography
David N. Thomas and David G. Bowers
Dunedin
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
www.dunedinacademicpress.co.uk
9781780460017 $19.95 www.isbs.com

Illustrated with full-color photographs and charts on almost every two-page spread, Introducing Oceanography is a guide to the science that studies the Earth's oceans, written especially for lay readers and non-specialists curious to learn more. Expert oceanographers David N. Thomas and David G. Bowers keep technical terms to a minimum (and provide a glossary) to make Introducing Oceanography thoroughly accessible. Some mathematical equations are presented, but they do not require knowledge of calculus. "One of the most dramatic changes that takes place in the Southern and Arctic Oceans is the transformation of open ocean into frozen wastelands that look more like landscapes than seascapes. This is the pack ice (or sea ice) that covers vast expanses of the polar oceans for much of the year. It is an important platform for the wildlife commonly associated with these frozen climes." An amazing, engaging, and completely user-friendly survey, Introducing Oceanography is enthusiastically recommended for public library collections and any individuals curious to learn more about this fascinating discipline.

The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
Michael J. Lannoo
Bur Oak Books
c/o University of Iowa Press
119 West Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
www.uiowapress.org
9781609381219, $19.00, www.amazon.com

The Lakeside Laboratory, located on 1838 Highway 86, Milford, Iowa, has as its mission statement a dedication to the long-term study of nature in nature. A permanent biological field station, as well as a teaching and research laboratory that promotes complete immersion in the natural world, the Lakeside Laboratory, was founded on the shore of Lake Okoboji in northwestern Iowa in 1909. "The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory: A Century of Discovering the Nature of Nature" by Michael Lannoo (Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN) is a 108 page descriptive history of the people and ideas that shaped the facility with its multi-disciplinary focus upon bringing the laboratory to the field with respect to studying mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, ichthyology, invertebrate biology, parasitology, limnology, and algology, and their interconnecting relationship with environmental and ecological issues. Informed, informative, and laced with black-and-white photography, "The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory" will well serve to introduce a remarkable and on-going endeavor that would well serve as a template for similar field laboratories in other areas of the country.

Ordering Life
Kristin Johnson
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421406008, $39.95, www.press.jhu.edu

ORDERING LIFE: KARL JORDAN AND THE NATURALIST TRADITION tells of a scientist who devoted his life to explaining biological diversity, ordering and describing thousands of new species and creating an atmosphere whereby natural history museums and taxonomy could advance. Jordan's attention to creating order in a scientific world affected by wars and political chaos impacted the future of the profession as a whole, and ORDERING LIFE traces his achievements and the scientific milieu of the later half of the nineteenth and first part of the twentieth centuries. Any college-level natural history holding will find this enlightening.

The Annotated and Illustrated Double Helix
James D. Watson
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781476715490, $30.00, www.simonandschuster.com

The Annotated and Illustrated Double Helix is published to mark the 50th anniversary of the Nobel Prize for Watson and Crick's discovery of the structure of DNA, and provides a fine account packed with new annotations, photos and documents. Alexander Gann and Jan Witkowski are the professors who have built upon Watson's original, blending Watson's account with commentary of other protagonists and new insights on the story. The result is a powerful survey highly recommended for any science holding.

Brain Bugs
Dean Buonomano
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393342222, $16.95, www.wwnorton.com

BRAIN BUGS: HOW THE BRAIN'S FLAWS SHAPE OUR LIVES belongs in science and health collections alike in considering the shortcomings of the human brain and how it processes information. From how and why the brain works to what happens when it fails, BRAIN BUGS considers the basic functions of the brain and how it operates in different ways, and provides general-interest readers with a fine science-based survey and neurobiological examination requiring no prior science knowledge. Highly recommended as a lively, revealing study!

Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management, second edition
Daniel J. Decker, et.al., Editors
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421406541, $85.00, www.press.jhu.edu

The second updated edition of Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management is a pick for any student or practitioner involved in wildlife management and provides a textbook exploring the blend of humans with wildlife and their mixed interactions. From conservation and wildlife use to the psychological foundations of wildlife management systems, this revised updated edition includes details about managing citizen input, using economics to support decisions, ethical considerations in wildlife management, and much more. Any college-level collection strong in conservation and resources management as well as wildlife issues will find this an important work!

Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
www.wiley.com

Kathleen A. Cooney, et.al.'s VETERINARY EUTHANASIA TECHNIQUES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE (9780470959183, $59.99) offers in-depth guidance on euthanasia procedures for not only cats and dogs, but horses, production animals and exotics, and is based on the latest AVMA guidelines. Step-by-step descriptions of all recommended methods offer specifics needed to perform these techniques and provide details for veterinary students, technicians and others involved in the clinical process. Also included are insights on client communication and equipment. Charts on drug information and combinations round out this recommended reference for any professional's library. Suzanne Easton's second updated edition of PRACTICAL VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (9780470656488, $59.99) offers a key guide to various diagnostic imaging techniques used in veterinary practices, and pairs line diagrams and photos with discussions of ultrasound, fluoroscopy, computerized tomography, and more. Veterinary students will benefit from revision points and self-assessment questions in each chapter which outline and review everything needed to know about diagnostic imaging in veterinary practice. With its focus on best practices and the use of digital imaging to improve image quality, this is a 'must' for any veterinary science holding. Nicola Ackerman's THE CONSULTING VETERINARY NURSE (9780470655146, $49.99) provides a fine resource for all veterinary nurses conducting their own nursing clinics in small animal practice, and offers specific nutritional, medical and behavioral guides for such clinics. From handling senior pet clinics to client compliance and education, this covers clinics organized for a range of animal conditions and is written by an experienced senior vet nurse. Any veterinary collection will find this filled with specifics.


The Health/Medicine Shelf

Sink Into Sleep
Judith R. Davidson
Demos Medical Publishing
11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10036
9781936303380, $18.95, www.demosmedpub.com

Sleep is often taken for granted, until it doesn't come so easily. "Sink Into Sleep: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Reversing Insomnia" explores options those who have been deprived of the sweetness of sleep and how they can take steps to a more restful life. Focusing on the differences of sleep needs for both men and women, medical conditions, when to resort to medication, and how to face serious sleep related issues, "Sink Into Sleep" is a must for health and reference collections, highly recommended.

The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook
M'Lisa L. Shelden & Dathan D. Rush
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
PO Box 10624
Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781598570854, $34.95, www.brookespublishing.com

It takes a village to raise a child, and that village needs good communication with one another. "The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook: The Primary Service Provider Approach" focuses on children with special needs and children in general, as authors M'Lisa L. Shelden & Dathan D. Rush advocate a communal approach that will help care for all children involved, backing up the primary service provider, working with other primary service providers for greater comprehension of a child's needs. "The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook" is a strong addition to any collection focusing on health for special needs children, highly recommended.

The Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism
Kenneth R. Blanchard
Hatherleigh Press
c/o The Hatherleigh Foundation
5-22 46th Ave, Ste 200
Long Island City, NY 11101
9781578263875, $15.00, www.hatherleighpress.com

An out of control thyroid is the precursor to many ailments. "The Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism: Bridging Traditional & Alternative Treatment Approaches for Total Patient Wellness" is a health guide for those suffering from Hypothyroidism and want to better cope with their health and wellness on many levels, and dealing with its symptoms on many aspects of one's life. "The Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism" is a strong addition to health and wellness collections, especially for those dealing with their own thyroid issues.

The Trauma Tool Kit
Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW
Quest Books
c/o The Theosophical Publishing House
PO Box 270, Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
9780835608961, $18.95, www.questbooks.net

The Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD From the Inside Out provides a fine tool kit key to helping people heal from trauma using yoga therapeutics, and is one of the few approaches to incorporate yoga techniques into trauma work. Any suffering from or working with PTSD will find this packed with ideas, from working with supplements and augmenting the healing process psychologically to spiritual considerations of the entire process. The result is an alternative tool kit perfect for PTSD sufferers and those working with them.

Predictive Health
Kenneth Brigham, MD & Michael M.E. Johns, MD
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780465023127, $26.99, www.basicbooks.com

PREDICTIVE HEALTH: HOW WE CAN REINVENT MEDICINE TO EXTEND OUR BEST YEARS proposes an alternative approach to good health: treating the patient's overall health, not the disease. It proposes considering long-term measures to improve overall health rather than tackling individual diseases alone, and considers medical and scientific fields that are behind this new vision of health care. Most fascinating is an outline of a strategy that begins upon birth and assembles a picture of a newborn's health so that risk factors can be caught long before they are issues. Any concerned with long-term health needs this.

The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook, third edition
Kathy Steligo
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
9781421407197, $40.00, www.press.jhu.edu

Any whose lives have been changed by breast cancer will want to understand, early on, the options and issues raised by THE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION GUIDEBOOK: ISSUES AND ANSWERS FROM RESEARCH TO RECOVERY. It covers all the latest findings in a guide critical for making plans based on various reconstruction options, and provides a reference that is easy to understand and loaded with insights. Candid information from professionals, research, and others who have undergone the different procedures provide realistic assessments of pros, cons, and ultimate results, making this a top pick for any breast cancer collection.

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, fifth edition
Norma M. Metheny
Jones & Bartlett
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
www.jbpub.com
9780763781644, $61.95, www.jblearning.com

The fifth updated edition of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Nursing Considerations should be in any collection appealing to nurses and hospital workers. It takes a case study and applications approach undergrads will appreciate, has been completely revised and updated to provide the latest research on fluid balance and imbalance, and offers an outline of basic concepts and nursing considerations for all kinds of problems. Students will find this easy to understand, especially with the illustrations and tables everywhere along with assessments of the basic concepts and major clinical problems involved in fluid regulation.

North Atlantic Books
2526 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704-2607
www.northatlanticbooks.com

Laurence Heller, PhD and Aline LaPierre, PsyD's HEALING DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA: HOW EARLY TRAUMA AFFECTS SELF-REGULATION, SELF-IMAGE, AND THE CAPACITY FOR RELATIONSHIP (9781583944899, $21.95) provides a method that blends bottom-up and top-down approaches to regulating the nervous system, and provides the NeuroAffective Relational Model which focuses on maximizing client strengths and resiliency to integrate physical and emotional connections in the body. The authors maintain that most emotional problems can be traced to five biologically based organizing principles, and they describe how these underlie most psychological disorders. Meir Schneider's VISION FOR LIFE: TEN STEPS TO NATURAL EYESIGHT IMPROVEMENT (9781583944943, $19.95) comes from a natural health pioneer who offers ten basics of healthy vision. What is most amazing is that it also comes from an author born legally blind, who taught himself to see and in the process developed an innovative program of healing that has helped thousands of others. Exercises are designed to create healthier eyes, reserve developing issues before they cause damage, and help remedy common problems from near- and far-sightedness and lazy eye to glaucoma or macular degeneration. Based on the Bates Method, this self-healing system is a pick for new age and health holdings alike!


The Psychology Shelf

Meeting The Challenges Of Adolescent Psychotherapy
James E. Gardner
Research Press
PO Box 9177, Champaign, IL 61826
www.researchpress.com
9780878226757, $21.95, www.amazon.com

Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development generally occurring between puberty and legal adulthood (age of majority). The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years, although its physical, psychological and cultural expressions can begin earlier and end later. Psychotherapy is a general term referring to therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a client, patient, family, couple, or group. The problems addressed are psychological in nature and of no specific kind or degree, but rather depend on the specialty of the practitioner. "Meeting The Challenges Of Adolescent Psychotherapy" by James E. Gardner (a clinical psychologist specializing in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic work with children and adolescents and parent counseling) is a 169 page compendium directly addressing the issues and factors particular to counseling teenage clients and patients. Beginning with the opening chapter on 'What Is Psychotherapy? How Does It Work', and continuing on to the concluding chapter on 'Drugs and the Adolescent', "Meeting The Challenges Of Adolescent Psychotherapy" is informed, informative, deftly written, and superbly organized in its presentation. "Meeting The Challenges Of Adolescent Psychotherapy" is a welcome and highly recommended addition to professional and academic library Psychology/Psychotherapy reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

The Cultural Context Of Sexual Pleasure And Problems
Kathryn S.K. Hall & Cynthia A. Graham
Routledge
711 - 3rd Avenue, Floor 8
New York, NY 10017-9209
www.routledge.com
9780415634946, $49.95, www.amazon.com

Compiled and edited by the team of licensed psychologist Kathryn S.K. Hall and academician Cynthia A. Graham (Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, England), "The Cultural Context of Sexual Pleasure and Problems: Psychotherapy with Diverse Clients" is a 416 page compendium comprised of fifteen seminal contributions by experts in the field of sex therapy. Organized into five major sections (The Need for Cultural Sensitivity; Sex Therapy is Not Practiced Here: Cultural Challenges; The Emerging Practice of Psychotherapy for Sexual Problems; Cultural Adaptations of Psychotherapy Approaches to the Treatment of Sexual Problems; The Other Side of the Couch: The Cultural Contributions of the Therapist). A seminal body of impressive scholarship, "The Cultural Context Of Sexual Pleasure And Problems" is a very strongly recommended contribution to the field of psychotherapy and a core addition to professional and academic library reference collections.

Radical Distortion
John W. Reich
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616146580, $19.00, www.prometheusbooks.com

RADICAL DISTORTION: HOW EMOTIONS WARP WHAT WE HEAR comes from a psychologist who provides answers to the question of why radical speech choices on both sides are receiving more attention than the voices of moderates. This offers a psychological and social science perspective on such speech and how extremism causes selective hearing and perceptions. Seven principles to reduce or eliminate extremist rhetoric and selective hearing apply to many situations and make for a powerful survey of manipulating emotions and how radical thought processes get going. College-level collections strong in psychology or social science will find this a winner!

Brain on Fire
Susannah Cahalan
Free Press
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781451621372, $25.00, www.simonandschuster.com

BRAIN ON FIRE: MY MONTH OF MADNESS recounts the experiences of a healthy twenty-four-year-old who suddenly begins showing signs of mania, quickly progressing to memory loss, paranoia, psychosis and near death catatonia. Medical tests revealed nothing - until one doctor diagnosed her with a newly discovered autoimmune disorder which was attacking her brain. Her descent into insanity and her recovery is chronicled in a hard-hitting book that should be required reading for any mental health professional, and which belongs in any general-interest health collection.


The Business Shelf

How to Read a Client From Across the Room
Brandy MyChals
The McGraw Hill Companies
Two Penn Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10121-2298
9780071803533, $20.00, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com

Communication has far more behind it than opening one's mouth. "How to Read a Client From Across the Room: Win More Business with the Proven Character Code System to Decode Verbal & Nonverbal Communication" is a guide for forming stronger communication cues when trying to close in on a business deal, facilitating them and creating a more successful business environment. With plenty of advice on everything from appearance to body language to straight up talking, "How to Read a Client From Across the Room" has plenty to consider for business reference collections.

The Heart of Change
John P. Kotter and Dan S. Cohen
Harvard Business Review Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
9781422187333, $28.00, www.hbr.org/books

THE HEART OF CHANGE: REAL-LIFE STORIES OF HOW PEOPLE CHANGE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS is a guide to helping people think differently about shared goals, and comes from a leadership expert and his coauthor who focus on connecting with people's emotions to spark the kinds of change that will contribute to organizational success. It uses Kotter's eight-step process to illustrate how this approach can spark real changes, pairing real-life stories of people in organizations with keys to positive change initiatives that are based not just on data, but emotions. Business holdings should consider this a 'must'.

World Class Communication
Virgil Scudder with Ken Scudder
Wiley Publishers
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9781118230053, $49.95, www.wiley.com

WORLD CLASS COMMUNICATION: HOW GREAT CEOS WIN WITH THE PUBLIC, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AND THE MEDIA uses the author's experiences in advising some of the most successful corporate heads in the world to provide keys for business success, from managing a crisis to fostering employee loyalty. Case studies and clear directions for achieving these goals focus on communication skills that make the difference between winning and losing, with chapters outlining The Scudder Method, used by CEOs the world over to become great communicators. The result is an outstanding approach highly recommended for any general business library.

Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
www.koganpage.com

The third updated edition of Mark Tungate's FASHION BRANDS: BRANDING STYLE FROM ARMANI TO ZARA (9780749464462, $39.95) is a key acquisition for business and arts collections alike, and provides a history of fashion brands and the evolution of the fashion industry. From the development of sports brands such as Nike to the evolution of Prada and designer name brands, this offers a survey of how fashion has become popularized and explores how branding experts have turned their brands into marketable items. A 'must' for any collection strong in fashion and business. Jonathan Moules' THE REBEL ENTREPRENEUR: REWRITING THE BUSINESS RULEBOOK (9780749464820, $19.95) is packed with examples of successful entrepreneurs who have done things differently and offers many contradictions to standard business tradition, from refuting the need to stick to a business plan to increasing prices during tough times. Interviews with rebel business leaders who have made a success from bucking trends and traditions makes this a powerful guide highly recommended for any business collection.

BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75204
www.benbellabooks.com

David Goldsmith with Lorrie Goldsmith's PAID TO THINK: A LEADER'S TOOLKIT FOR REDEFINING YOUR FUTURE (9781936661701, $35.00) offers business leaders a fine toolkit packed with ideas for increasing productivity and balancing life and work, and provides hands-on ideas for solving daily challenges. Any decision maker will appreciate this research-backed listing of the twelve leadership activities that leaders and managers engage in daily, synthesized into formulas for change. Keys to performing these activities more effectively provide tools and instruction to achieve results, offering a host of opportunities for placing strategies into action. Any leader who wants to redefine and change their approach in the workplace will find this packed with practical, tested applications suitable for any business pursuit. Anthony Flynn and Emily Flynn Vencat's CUSTOM NATION: WHY CUSTOMIZATION IS THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS AND HOW TO PROFIT FROM IT (9781937856106, $16.95) is written by a business journalist and the founder of YouBar and explores how business is rapidly moving from a world of mass production to one of mass customization, and provides business owners a fine how-to guide. Marketers, brand managers and CEOs across all industries can use this movement toward customization to draw new customers and create new, successful business models: this includes interviews with company founders and CEOs specializing in customization and is a satisfying 'must' for any business leader and collections catering to them. Gino Wickman and Mike Paton's GET A GRIP: AN ENTREPRENEURIAL FABLE (9781937856083, $24.95) provides a strong survey telling of how a fictional organization addresses and resolves its issues by adopting the Entrepreneurial Operating System, and is a fine pick for any business library catering to small business owners who want to overcome the common challenges of not enough profit, not enough company focus, and other issues. The Swan Services profiled here is not a real company, but its issues and experiences with EOS is - making for a very readable assessment perfect for the entrepreneur who finds the usual dry business book difficult to absorb.


The Metaphysical Studies Shelf

Wicked Enchantments
Joyce Froome
Palatine Books/Carnegie Publishing
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781874181620, $25.95, www.amazon.com

The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history, and some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area around Pendle Hill in Lancashire, and were charged with the murders of ten people by the use of witchcraft. All but two were tried at Lancaster Assizes on 18 - 19 August 1612, along with the Samlesbury witches and others, in a series of trials that have become known as the Lancashire witch trials. One was tried at York Assizes on 27 July 1612, and another died in prison. Of the eleven who went to trial - nine women and two men - ten were found guilty and executed by hanging; one was found not guilty. "Wicked Enchantments: A History of the Pendle Witches & Their Magic" by Joyce Froome is a 404 page compendium providing a detailed descriptive history that draws from an impressive variety of original sources (including books of major and court transcripts) to showcase the role of magic in the lives and culture of the time. Of special note are the photographs of magical objects that are a part of the collection held by the Museum of Witchcraft in Cornall -- and a modern family recreating seventeenth century spells and rituals. An original and seminal work, "Wicked Enchantments: A History of the Pendle Witches & Their Magic" is a rare and welcome addition to personal, community, and academic library Metaphysical Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

A Lapidary of Sacred Stones
Claude Lecouteux
Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street
Rochester, VT 05767
9781594774638 $26.95 www.innertraditions.com

A Lapidary of Sacred Stones: Their Magical and Medicinal Properties Based on the Earliest Sources lists the metaphysical properties (and sometimes also a bit of history) behind more than 800 gems and stones. Drawing upon lore from a wide variety of cultures, including ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, Pliny the Elder's writings, and rare texts such as the "Picatrix" and Damigeron's "Virtue of Stones", A Lapidary of Sacred Stones combines centuries of accumulated wisdom into a single alphabetized reference. A brief introduction, occasional black-and-white illustrations, and a bibliography round out this excellent, easy-to-use resource ideal for practical metaphysics or simple perusal.

The Mayan Ouroboros
Drunvalo Melchizedek
Weiser Publishers
65 Parker Avenue, Suite 7
Newburyport, MA 01950
9781578635337, $18.95, www.redwheelweiser.com

Are the omens of the Mayans not so much omens? "The Mayan Ouroboros: The Cosmic Cycles Come Full Circle: The True Positive Mayan Prophecy is Revealed" is a more positive interpretation of Mayan prophecy, stating that 2012 is not the end of the world, but instead a time of transition. Presenting a different take of metaphysical philosophy, "The Mayan Ouroboros" is a much recommended addition community library collections focusing on prophecy and the occult.

Ancient Technology in Peru & Bolivia
David Hatcher Childress
Adventures Unlimited Press
PO Box 74
Kempton, IL 60946
9781935487814, $19.95, www.adventuresunlimitedpress.com

What has been lost to the tides of time? "Ancient Technology in Peru & Bolivia" explores the potential of lost technology in the South American continent, that built their lost wonders, questioning the origins of their construction and how the lost techniques of the people built these wonders at Puma Punku and Machu Picchu, David Hatcher Childress offers some explanation on how they created such things in the past. "Ancient Technology in Peru & Bolivia" is a strong addition to any metaphysical history collection.

Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials
Joan Bird
Riverbend Publishing
PO Box 5833
Helena, MT 59604
9781606390573, $14.95, www.riverbendpublishing.com

The unknown captivates us, and in the vast plains of the American west... strange things can happen. "Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials" analyzes the unexplained history of Montana, analyzing incidents over the past fifty years in which events have left investigators puzzled. From unexplainable films to flashes in the Big Sky state's horizons, "Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials" is a choice pick for those with a fascination with contact with other worlds and the evidence that it may have already occurred.

Communications from the Other Side
Anthony Quinata
ARE Press
215 - 67th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-2061
9780876046210, $12.95, www.AREPress.com

To hear from the other end is a desire many that have lost loved ones seek. "Communications from the Other Side: Death is Not the End of Life, Love, or Relationships" is a metaphysical spirituality guide from Anthony Quinata as he uses his gifts as a medium to advise readers on how to reach out to those they have lost and reaffirm their love across life and death. "Communications from the Other Side" is a choice addition to metaphysical spirituality collections, recommended.

American Vampires
Bob Curran
New Page Books
c/o Career Press Inc.
220 West Parkway, Unit 12
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
9781601632296, $15.99, www.newpagebooks.com

AMERICAN VAMPIRES: THEIR TRUE BLOODY HISTORY FROM NEW YORK TO CALIFORNIA was published in time for Halloween mention but deserves year-round recommendation for any collection seeing popularity in vampire lore. From vampires in Louisiana to those in California, Manhattan, and all across the country, this packs American vampire legends and lore into a book that covers myths and legends surrounding them. A fine guide for any new age or mythology collection.


The Travel Shelf

Food Lover's Guide to the World
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street
Oakland CA 94607
9781743210208, $39.99, www.lonelyplanet.com

The world has plenty to offer for those with adventurous taste buds. "Food Lover's Guide to the World: Experience the Great Global Cuisines" is a guide to traveling the world or traveling for those places that bring the world's flavors closer to home. A comprehensive and full color guide to finding the best dishes around the world, with a spattering of recipes throughout, it is also discussed on cultural tips and how to approach what may be more difficult to eat foods. "Food Lover's Guide to the World" is a strong pick for world travelers and adventurous eaters and cooks, highly recommended.

Mauritius
Alexandra Richards
Bradt
c/o The Globe Pequot Press
246 Goose Lane, Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
9781841624105, $25.99, www.globepequot.com

A small island off the coast of Madagascar, Mauritius holds much for the adventurous world traveler. "Mauritius: Rodrigues and Reunion" is a guide for those who want to visit the small island and its vertex of culture and life from not only Mauritius, but also neighboring islands Rodrigues and Reunion. With plenty of detail, "Mauritius" is an excellent travel guide, worthy of publisher Bradt's high standards.

Southern Lakes Tracks & Trails
Pat Barrett
Otago University Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781877578069, $40.00, www.otago.ac.nz/press

The wilds of New Zealand have much to appease to the would be traveler. "Southern Lakes Tracks & Trails: A Walking & Tramping Guide" provides readers with countless paths and trails throughout the island of New Zealand designed for any perspective hiker, be it a loner or young group looking for a challenge or something designed for a family of many levels. With full color photography and outlines throughout, "Southern Lakes Tracks & Trails" is an absolute must for the hiking enthusiast who lives in or will soon find themselves in New Zealand, enthusiastically recommended.

Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street
Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com

Paul Stiles & E. Clark Carroll's DISCOVER KAUA'I (9781742204673, $21.99) offers itineraries, sustainable travel tips, and keys to exploring the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i and also includes many color photos in its survey of off-the-beaten path adventures and opportunities. From making an itinerary to see the most to blue sidebars of information and keys to island culture, this covers the 'best' of the tourist and hidden attractions of the island, and makes for the perfect destination travel planner. Nate Cavalieri's COSTA RICA (9781742200187, $24.99) provides a powerful trip planner and take-along tote packed with small maps and detailed listing on all the natural and human interest places to visit in the country, and should be in any collection strong in South American travel. From hostels and local transportation to sights and activities, this is packed with destination-oriented travel plans perfect for any journeying to Costa Rica. GREAT ADVENTURES: EXPERIENCE THE WORLD AT ITS BREATHTAKING BEST (9781742209647, $39.99) is a fine oversized collection of color photos capturing unique world adventures for both armchair readers and those contemplating their own global excursions. It's all about ice peaks, underwater caves, challenging bicycling trips, and natural beauty: chapters are packed with lovely images and paired with exciting text, making for an outstanding survey highly recommended for any adventure travel holding. Don Georges edits BETTER THAN FICTION: TRUE TRAVEL TALES FROM GREAT FICTION WRITERS (9781742205946, $15.99), a collection of original travel stories told by some of the world's best novelists. Isabel Allende, Joyce Carol Oates, and more provide warm and lovely stories from an account of an adventure off the beaten path in Malawai to visiting San Quentin Prison and chasing missionaries in far-away regions of Asia. The result is a powerful survey highly recommended for any literary travel collection. Lonely Planet's BEST IN TRAVEL 2013 (9781742209999, $14.99) provides the best places to go and things to do in the world and uses the knowledge and miles traveled by Lonely Planet's staff and authors to provide a year's worth of travel suggestions for extraordinary places and experiences. From 'hidden destinations' far from usual tourist paths to the most thrilling activities and best values, this is a top pick for any general travel holding. Any heading for the South Pacific will find Celeste Brash, et.al.'s SOUTH PACIFIC (9781741797749, $28.99) the book of choice for advance planning or take-along tote. Six authors survey dive sites, natural history, and all the human and natural places to travel in the area, including sidebars of information with maps and the latest details on where to stay, eat, and what to see. A 'must' for any traveler.


The Education Shelf

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources
Frances A. Karnes & Kristen R. Stephens
Prufrock Press
PO Box 8813
Waco, TX 76714-8813
9781593639693, $24.95, www.prufrock.com

Providing the best educational experience possible is what many teachers strive for, no matter how difficult it may seem. "The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources: For Teachers of Gifted Students" is a guide for teachers who want to hunt down the more appropriate resources for their students and their schools. With plenty of advice on hunting down the appropriate resources, to improve curriculum and help students learn their practice more effectively. "The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources" is a must for modern teachers who want to stay informed of the potential they can bring to their students.

So Much More than the ABCs
Judith A. Schickedanz, PhD and Molly F. Collins, EdD
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1313 L Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
9781928896883 $28.00 www.naeyc.org

So Much More than the ABCs: The Early Phases of Reading and Writing is a bedrock foundational guide for anyone involved in the literary development of young children, including parents, tutors, and schoolteachers. Chapters focus on what children need to learn in the early stages of life (including infancy, toddlerhood, preschool and elementary school age), strategies that teachers can use to communicate basic literacy, the aspects and features of understanding language, and how to design a classroom environment to promote language development and literacy. Color photographs enhance this sensible and accessible guide, highly recommended especially for children's educators and caregivers. "A book nook for toddlers in a group care setting differs from the typical upright book-display racks found in preschool classrooms, which are not functional or safe in a toddler room. First, toddlers are not tall enough to reach the higher shelves. Second, unseasoned walkers may lose their balance as they reach to obtain materials. Third, and more serious, the bookshelf itself can topple over if toddlers try to climb on it. (Furniture should, of course, be bolted or otherwise secured to walls or the floor)."

Teach Beyond Your Reach, second edition
Robin Neidorf
CyberAge Books
c/o Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike
Medford, NJ 08055-8750
9781937290016, $29.95, www.infotoday.com

Classrooms have grown beyond the classroom. "Teach Beyond Your Reach: An Instructor's Guide to Developing and Running Successful Distance Learning Classes, Workshops, Training Sessions, and More" is a guide to long distance education from the perspective of the educator, as Robin Neidorf advises teachers who use distance learning to better create their educational methods, create a bond with students, understand how adults learn, and building community. "Teach Beyond Your Reach" is a must for education collections focusing on e-learning.

Overcoming Textbook Fatigue
ReLeah Cossett Lent
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
9781416614722, $26.95, www.ascd.org

Textbooks aren't fun, and can create a boredom that will kill the spirit of learning. "Overcoming Textbook Fatigue: 21st Century Tools to Revitalize Teaching and Learning" analyzes the effects of over reliance on textbooks in education and classrooms. ReLeah Cossett Lent encourages educators to break free from the textbook as overlord of the classroom to instead merely one resource out of many. With plenty of ideas and activities to reclaim the classroom from the textbook, "Overcoming Textbook Fatigue" is a choice and much recommended addition to education collections, not to be overlooked.

Building a Culture of Support
PJ Caposey
Eye On Education
6 Depot Way West
Larchmont, NY 10538
9781596672277, $29.95, www.eyeoneducation.com

Aiding one another creates a positive environment where many can flourish. "Building a Culture of Support: Strategies for School Leaders" is a guide for school leaders in helping found good thought and ideals for their schools, and being a beacon of support for all those in the school environment, from the staff of the school, to the students and their parents, and the world around the school as well. With plenty of sage wisdom for the difference that one driven person can make in the educational experience, "Building a Culture of Support" is a sage and much recommended addition to educational reference collections.

From Handprints to Hypothesis
Todd Wanerman, MA
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court
St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
9781605541235 $29.95 www.redleafpress.org

An early childhood educator of twenty-five years' experience, Todd Wanerman, MA presents From Handprints to Hypothesis, a resource filled cover-to-cover with hands-on educational projects to stimulate the minds and burgeoning curiosity of very young children. Chapters review the major theories of toddler development, outline effective goals and guidelines incorporating these theories for assembling one's own curriculum, and offer twelve art projects (from simple to complex) in meticulous detail. Color photographs on virtually every page enhance this superb resource for anyone charged with cultivating the minds of very young children. Highly recommended.

Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
Belva C. Collins
Brookes Publishing
PO Box 10624
Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781598571936, $39.95, www.brookespublishing.com

Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities is a top pick for any special education shelf and packs in practical strategies for educating students with severe disabilities. Teachers are guided on the steps of applying systematic instruction in classrooms, schools and communities to ensure the best outcomes using a program developed by an educator who has trained special education teachers for over 25 years. The result is a powerful and specific key to interacting with such students that outlines a specific course of action and includes sample lesson plans, blank data collection sheets, and much more. Very highly recommended!

Building Brains
Suzanne R. Gellens
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court
St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
9781605541174, $29.95, www.redleafpress.org

BUILDING BRAINS: 600 ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN discusses the latest research on brain development in young children and pairs this with activities and curriculum for children from birth to age five. From experiences that drive a young child's growth and engage all his skills to how to apply brain research to activities and ideas to create rich learning environments, this is a 'must' for any early learning educator's collection.

Build It So They Can Play
Teresa Sullivan, et.al.
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61820-5076
9780736089913, $19.00, www.humankinetics.com

Build It So They Can Play: Affordable Equipment for Adapted Physical Education is simply packed with ideas for physical education teachers, caregivers and recreation leaders, and teaches how to modify equipment used in typical sports to make it accessible for all. The emphasis on working with a tight budget yet producing equipment and sports ideas to develop motor development across the board offers step-by-step instructions for projects, diagrams, photos, and more, making this a 'must' for any physical education program seeking to include special needs children.

Heinemann
PO Box 6926
Portsmouth, NH 03802-6926
www.heinemann.com

Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst's NOTICE & NOTE: STRATEGIES FOR CLOSE READING (9780325046938, $27.85) offers a fine, practical guide to what it means to be literate in the 21st century, and packs in keys to noticing important moments in literature. The 'Notice and Note' model is explained in lessons that help introduce students to the concept of more critical reading habits, offering teachers ideas for encouraging more attentive and thoughtful independent reading as a whole. Any who would want close reading strategies options will find this packed with ideas for fostering such thinking. Steven Zemelman, et.al.'s fourth updated edition of BEST PRACTICE: BRINGING STANDARDS TO LIFE IN AMERICA'S CLASSROOMS (9780325043548, $36.88) offers a fine pick examining the meaning of quality in the teaching process and how it translates to real-world classrooms, and uses seven Best Practice structures and implementation policies to show teachers and principals how to translate the latest scientific research into classroom strategies. The Common Core State Standards are at the heart of programs that include classroom vignettes and chapters on basic skills that support unified instructional goals. The result is a basic survey of how any teacher can easily become a Best Practice instructor.

Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
www.corwin.com

Richard Sagor and Deborah Rickey's THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE (9781412996457, $31.95) tells how to keep teachers motivated and how to attract and retain high-quality teachers, and is a fine guide for any principal or school leader. It's based on the successful methods of Dealous Cox and describes a leadership approach based on personal reflection and community connections, with authors sharing their experience with this particular leadership style and showing how it improved teacher quality and performance. Educators will find this a solid reference. Dean T. Spaulding and Gail Smith's INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES AND THE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM: A GUIDE FOR SCHOOL-BUILDING IMPROVEMENT (9781452226385, $31.95) is a pick for instructional coaches who blend theory and practice to show how coaches can blend themselves into the school and help teachers improve their practice. From observing classrooms and providing important feedback to adapting data into usable applied changes, this provides journal entries based on real-life experiences and is a solid pick for any involved in the coaching process. Cathy A. Toll's LEARNERSHIP: INVEST IN TEACHERS, FOCUS ON LEARNING, AND PUT TEST SCORES IN PERSPECTIVE (9781452216461, $34.95) provides fine insights for becoming a learning leader and blends case histories with theory and different approaches to data and testing. From supporting professional learning teams to educational coaches, this analyzes and presents a range of approaches perfect for any educator's reference library. James Dillon's NO PLACE FOR BULLYING: LEADERSHIP FOR SCHOOLS THAT CARE FOR EVERY STUDENT (9781452216690, $39.95) offers a set of important keys to preventing bullying and describes the steps school administrators need to take to develop and lead a schoolwide bullying prevention program. Such programs often fail because they don't have support from everyone involved - including parent. This provides three critical components of effective leadership for bullying prevention and is packed with activities and examples key to combating menacing behaviors in the schools. Any administrator needs this! Glenn E. Singleton's MORE COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE (9781412992664, $31.00) teaches administrators how to foster racial equality in a school or district, and tackles some hard problems schools have faced when implementing the Courageous Conversations Protocol. Anecdotes document conversations, difficulties, and how to use the platform to move a school from racial equality theory to reality on all levels, from classrooms to administration offices. The 'more' here includes considerations of the knowing-doing gap, how racial equality connects with educational opportunity (or not), and offers leaders advice for managing school boards, staff, and even local community outreach programs. William N. Bender's DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: NEW BEST PRACTICES FOR GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS (9781412998598, $38.95) appears in its third updated edition to discuss all the latest differentiated instructional tools, from strategies on working within an RTI framework to using technology to help students with learning disabilities and offering better brain-friendly instruction based on the latest research in brain learning techniques. From new research in metacognition to incorporating flipped classrooms, this new edition uses the latest blend of brain research and educational objectives to provide new techniques to differentiating instruction according to the Common Core State Standards, and is a pick for any educator's collection. Luanna H. Meyer and Ian M. Evans' SCHOOL LEADER'S GUIDE TO RESTORATIVE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE (9781412998604, $34.95) provides the latest research on the effectiveness of restorative discipline and how to implement a school wide discipline plan, and is key for any looking for alternative ways to handle school punishment. This is a research-based, field-tested model to help school leaders provide alternatives to the usual exclusion and suspension methods, offering a program that encourages behavior improvement and keeps students in school. From decisions on how a school responds to behavioral problems to child-focused intervention models, this is a 'must' for any school leader. Joan Franklin Smutny, et.al.'s DISCOVERING AND DEVELOPING TALENTS IN SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS (9781412996365, $36.95) deserves ongoing recommendation for any teacher working in a bilingual environment, and teaches the basics of how to recognize a student's unique skills and create learning experiences suitable for the entire classroom. Examples of communication with students and parents alike accompany stories from adults who overcame language challenges, pinpointing the special needs of Spanish speakers and showing how they can be an active part of a general classroom environment. The result is a top pick for any bilingual teacher. Phyllis Hostmeyer's TOOLS STUDENTS NEED TO BE SKILLFUL WRITERS: BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES (9781412989046, $36.95) goes beyond the usual approach of diagraming sentences and offers lesson plans for grades 3-8 on how to understand logical sequences and patterns and how to apply them to vivid writing styles. Activities and samples accompany each described pattern and show teachers how to better engage students in the entire process in a handbook that emphasizes how to produce more effective writing. A fine pick for any teacher's reference library!


The Biography Shelf

American To The Backbone
Christopher L. Webber
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street
5th Floor, NY, NY 10004
www.pegasusbooks.com
9781605981758, $29.95, www.amazon.com

James William Charles Pennington (1809 - 1870) was an African American orator, minister, and abolitionist. James Pembroke was born a slave on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. When his owner died, he became the property of his son, Frisby Tilghman who moved to Rockland, Washington County, Maryland. There James learned the trades of brickmaker and blacksmith. On October 28, 1827, at the age of 19, he ran from a job in Hagerstown, towards Petersburg (now called York Springs), Pennsylvania. He changed his name to James W.C. Pennington and moved to New York in 1828. He settled in New Haven, Connecticut, and audited classes at Yale Divinity School from 1834 to 1839 - becoming the first black man to attend classes at Yale. He was subsequently ordained and became a teacher, abolitionist, and author. He wrote "The Origin and History of the Colored People" in 1841, which has been called the first history of African Americans, and a slave narrative in 1849, "The Fugitive Blacksmith". In 1849 the University of Heidelberg awarded him an honorary doctorate of divinity. "American to the Backbone: The Life of James W. C. Pennington, the Fugitive Slave Who Became One of the First Black Abolitionists" by Christopher L. Webber is a 432 page biography of a most remarkable man whose legacy continues to be one of inspiration and example. A deftly crafted work of impressive detail that is enhanced with the inclusion of an appendix, notes, bibliography, and an index, "American To The Backbone" is highly recommended reading and an indispensable addition to community and academic library Black Studies and 19th Century American Biography collections.

Martin Amis: The Biography
Richard Bradford
Pegasus Books
80 Broad Street
5th Floor, NY, NY 10004
www.pegasusbooks.com
9781605983851, $29.95, www.amazon.com

Martin Louis Amis (25 August 1949) is a British novelist. His best-known novels are Money (1984) and London Fields (1989). He has received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his memoir Experience and has been listed for the Booker Prize twice to date (short listed in 1991 for Time's Arrow and long listed in 2003 for Yellow Dog)). Amis served as the Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing at the University of Manchester until 2011. The Times named him in 2008 as one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945. "Martin Amis: The Biography" by Richard Bradford (Research Professor in English, University of Ulster, Ireland) is a 336 page compendium showcasing the personal life and literary accomplishments of an accomplished (and occasionally controversial) author. Enhanced with extensive notes, a bibliography, and an comprehensive index, "Martin Amis: The Biography" is a superbly crafted and detailed account which should be considered mandatory reading for his legions of fans and a seminal contribution to academic library Contemporary Literary Biography reference collections.

The Reindeer Botanist
Wendy Dathan
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive, N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
www.uofcpress.com
9781552385869, $46.95, www.amazon.com

Alf Erling Porsild (1901 - 1977) was a Danish-Canadian botanist. Between 1936-1945, he was curator at the National Museum of Canada, Ottawa, and from 1945 to 1967 he was head of the department of botany there. He authored over 100 scientific articles on the flora of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and of the Rocky Mountains, as well as numerous popular papers and books, including important floras of Canada's Arctic and northern regions. He made over 25,000 plant collections (numbers), resulting in over 100,000 specimens which are deposited in the National Herbarium of Canada (CAN) at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, and in other herbaria around the world. The Canadian Botanical Association awards annually the 'Alf Erling Porsild Award', in recognition of the best paper published in the field of systematics and phytogeography that year by a graduate student in a Canadian university or a Canadian student in a foreign university. "The Reindeer Botanist: Alf Erling Porsild, 1901-1977" by Wendy Dathan (Curator of the Grand Manan Museum) is a massive 600 page compendium (that had its origins in her Master's Thesis on Porsild's Canadian Reindeer Project years) detailing the life and accomplishments of a scientist who experienced both professional triumph and personal tragedy. Of special note is biographer Wendy Dathan's 'Epilogue: Closing the Circle'. Enhanced with copious notations, selected references, and a comprehensive index, "The Reindeer Botanist: Alf Erling Porsild, 1901-1977" is an academic masterwork of seminal scholarship and highly recommended for academic library 20th Century Canadian Biography collections and Canadian Botanical Studies supplemental reading lists.

A Noble Treason
Richard Hanser
Ignatius Press
PO Box 1339, Fort Collins, CO 80522
www.ignatius.com
9781586175573, $17.95, www.amazon.com

Sophia Magdalena Scholl (9 May 1921 - 22 February 1943) was a German student, active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. She was convicted of high treason after having been found distributing anti-war leaflets at the University of Munich with her brother Hans. As a result, they were both executed by guillotine. Since the 1970s, Scholl has been celebrated as one of the great German heroes who actively opposed the Third Reich during the Second World War. Now Richard Hanser (who served as a psychological warfare specialist in Europe during World War II) has written "A Noble Treason: The Story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Revolt Against Hitler", a 312 page, superbly researched and deftly. written compendium giving the detailed and documented story of this remarkable woman and her small band of friends who sought to resist one of the greatest evils of modern history. With the inclusion of a comprehensive Index, "A Noble Treason" is very highly recommended for personal reading lists of inspiring true life stories, as well as both community and academic library collections.

Total Recall
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9781451662436, $35.00, www.simonandschuster.com

TOTAL RECALL: MY UNBELIEVABLY TRUE LIFE STORY is a top pick for any general lending library and documents Arnold's story of how he grew up in a small Austrian town, moved to America, and within five years had learned English and become the greatest bodybuilders in the world. In twenty years he was a huge movie star, and nearly forty years after journeying to this country he would become governor of California. TOTAL RECALL follows this years, and while it leaves a few more controversial moments out (...we'll leave you to wonder...), it's still a riveting read for any fan of Arnold.

Marmee & Louisa
Eve LaPlante
Free Press
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781451620665, $26.00, www.simonandschuster.com

MARMEE & LOUISA: THE UNTOLD STORY OF LOUISA MAY ALCOTT AND HER MOTHER provides an outstanding biography of Alcott's relationship with her mother and comes from the great-niece and cousin of Abigail and Louisa May Alcott. New documents, including those discovered in a family attic and others thought long destroyed, offer insights that dispel myths and offer a more in-depth portrait of the Alcott family and their world. This is a pick for any collection seeing popularity with Alcott's writings, and provides a fine survey suitable for any general-interest literary biography holding as well.

Still Lolo
Lauren Scruggs and the Scruggs Family
Tyndale Momentum
c/o Tyndale House Publishers
351 Executive Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414376691, $24.99, www.tyndalemomentum.com

STILL LOLO provides a true story of a deadly airplane crash and its aftermath - an event that changed author Lauren Scruggs' life and lead to a struggle to survive, self-examination, and ultimately a vastly changed life. It's a religious, inspirational story - and it's also the story of how one woman not only survived the impossible, but changed her life in the process. While normally this would be a pick for religious collections, it's also recommended for any general-interest holding, as it offers gripping action paired with searing self-assessment.


The Audiobook Shelf

Birds in Town and Village
W.H. Hudson, author
Neville Jason, narrator
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
9781843795964 $41.95 www.naxosaudiobooks.com

Birds in Town and Village is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of a classic text by ornithologist William Henry Hudson (1841-1922), a founding member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. He tells of his keen observations of wildlife, especially the lives and daily activities of birds, in this venerable chronicle credited with helping to establish the hobby of birdwatching. An engaging narrative read aloud in a down-to-earth manner by prize-winning speaker and radio performer Neville Jason, Birds in Town and Village is a joy to listen to and a superb gift for bird lovers everywhere. 6 CDs, 7 hours 23 min.

Habits of the House
Fay Weldon, author
Katherine Kellgren, narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781427228918 $34.99 www.macmillanaudio.com

Award-winning writer of the pilot for the original "Upstairs Downstairs" show Fay Weldon presents Habits of the House, a novel of upper-crust machinations in turn of the century London, now available as an unabridged audiobook brought to life by the superb performance of Katherine Kellgren. The year is 1899, and Lord Robert is at his wits end to avoid fiscal catastrophe - his estate is heavily mortgaged, and the Lord Robert's best prospect for remaining solvent is to marry his son to a suitable wife with a large dowry. When Minnie, the heiress of a Chicago meat baron, arrives on the scene, she seems like the perfect catch - even if the daughter of a businessman would normally have no place among high society. A tale of wit, subtlety, romance, and the devious interplay of the elite, Habits of the House is thoroughly enjoyable and sure to prove popular for public library audiobook collections. 7 CDs, 9 hours.

Die, Snow White! Die, Damn You!
Yuri Rasovsky
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969
Ashland, OR 97520
www.BlackstoneAudio.com
09781455127274, $19.95, www.amazon.com

Rarely is their so much fun packed into just two CDs of an audio book! Written, produced and directed by the late Yuri Rasovsky (1944-2012), "Die, Snow White! Die, Damn You!: A Very Grimm Tale" is an original and hilarious reworking of the Snow White story with bits of other fairytales embedded here and there. Featuring an outstanding cast of performers that includes such major talents as Sandra Oh, Simon Helberg, and Kate Burton, "Die, Snow White! Die, Damn You!" is a rollicking great satire that is unrelentingly funny from beginning to end. You'll never think of Snow White the same way again! Enhanced with superb production values, "Die, Snow White! Die, Damn You!" is a highly recommended 'theatre of the mind' experience and will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to personal and community library audio book collections!

The Golden Land
Di Morrissey, author
David Tredinnick, narrator
Bolinda Publishing
186 S Long Swamp Rd
Jackson, ME 04921
9781743117118 $29.99 www.bolinda.com

The Golden Land is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of a novel about a family inheritance that turns a married woman's life upside down. Natalie is a young mother living on the Gold Coast, with a devoted husband and two little children. She discovers a Burmese artifact and a letter from her great-great-uncle describing plans for the object that never came to be. As she learns more, she makes a devastating discovery that shakes everything she has believed about herself and her marriage to the core. Superbly performed by award-winning theater performer David Tredinnick, The Golden Land is a poignant tale of hidden rifts and personal challenge, highly recommended. 10 CDs, 12 hours 20 min.

The Final Count
Sapper, author
Roy McMillan, narrator
Naxos of America, Inc.
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28
Franklin, TN 37064
9781843795858 $41.98 www.naxosaudiobooks.com

The Final Count is the unabridged audiobook rendition of the fourth novel in Sapper's "Bulldog Drummond" series. After trying and failing to corner his deadliest enemy, the master of disguise Carl Peterson, Drummond becomes embroiled proving the innocence of a scientist whose chemical weapon inexplicably goes missing. Only one genius thief could be behind such a diabolical plot! Tense and exciting, The Final Count thrills to the very end, brought to life by the skilled performance of Roy McMillan. 6 CDs, 7 hours 29 min.

The Husband List: A Novel
Janet Evanovich & Dorien Kelly, authors
Lorelei King, narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
www.evanovich.com www.dorienkelley.com
9781427228970 $34.99 www.macmillanaudio.com

Set in 1894 New York, The Husband List: A Novel is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a heartfelt story about an heiress determined not to let someone marry her for money - she yearns to settle for nothing less than true love. If only she could go on grand adventures like her brother Eddie and his friend Jack Culhane! As she fends off the suitors her mother relentlessly sends her, she begins to fall for Jack Culhane, an Irish-American sporting "new money" but no title. A heady blend of romance and high society with a dash of intrigue, The Husband List is delightfully engaging from beginning to end. 7 CDs, 8 1/2 hours.

Beautiful Ruins: A Novel
Jess Walter, author
Edoardo Ballerini, narrator
Harper Audio
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
www.jesswalter.com
9780062268365 $19.99 www.harpercollins.com

Beautiful Ruins is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of Jess Walter's novel that ties together intrigue spanning fifty years. The common thread binding a dying American starlet visiting Italy in 1962, and a modern-day Italian man in search of a mysterious woman, reveals a complex web of events connecting the lives of diverse people, each with their own ambitions, flaws, and foibles. Award-winning audiobook performer Edoardo Ballerini brings to life this enthralling human drama, highly recommended. 10 CDs, 13 hours.

Galaxy Press
7051 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90028
www.galaxypress.com

Galaxy Press is dedicated to making the 'Gold Age of Pulp Magazine' short stories of L. Ron Hubbard readily available to new generations of appreciative readers and listeners through reproducing those stories in both print and audio book editions. Two of the latest of these collections of outstanding short stories showcasing Hubbard's gifted story telling skills in the genres of gritty detective mysteries and horror fantasy. "Mouthpiece" (9781592123568, $9.95 paperback / 9781592122707, $9.95, multicast audio, unabridged, 2 hours) is comprised of three terrific tales: 'Mouthpiece' (originally published in the 1934 issue of 'Thrilling Detective') is the story of a young man avenging his gangster father's murderers -- along with a million dollar stash! Also included in this flawless 'theatre of the mind' production are the mystery stories 'Flame City'; 'Calling Squad Cars!'; and 'The Grease Spot'. Hubbard's dramatic flair of the unnatural is "Dead Men Kill" (9781592123506, $9.95, unabridged, 2 CD, multicast audio book) which introduced Detective-Sergeant Terry Lane and a nefarious unknown mastermind who is creating killer zombies as part of an extortion racket! Originally published in the July 1934 issue of 'Thrilling Detective' this superbly performed audio production, as with all of the Galaxy Press multicast audios, is enhanced with the deft inclusion of music and sound effects backing up an impressive roster of actors that include the narrative skills of R. F. Daley and the performances of Jim Meskimen, Matt Scott, John Mariano, Jennifer Aspen, and Lori Jablons. both "Mouthpiece" and "Dead Men Kill" are unabashedly recommended to anyone who enjoys riveting radio drama and will well serve to introduce a whole new generation to that master of pulp fiction -- L. Ron Hubbard!

Hallucinations
Oliver Sacks
Random House Audio Books
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780307967329, $35.00, www.randomhouseaudio.com

HALLUCINATIONS gathers stories of Dr. Sacks' patients who have experienced hallucinations, and reflects his lifelong interest in psychedelics and the varieties of hallucinatory experience. Reader Dan Woren, a Los Angeles actor and voice-over artist, brings to life this account of a neurology professor's revolutionary discussion on what hallucinations tell us about the brain, culture, and the human condition - and why they are part of any human endeavor. In audio the entire saga springs to life, making this a highly recommended acquisition for any general lending library!

Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com

C. Baxter Kruger, PhD's THE SHACK REVISITED (9781619693593, $24.98) comes from a minister who preaches on the gospel of the Triune God, who here provides a spiritual survey of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Religious collections will find this an in-depth probe of these three persons and their message that God is love, and will find this offers an array of insights perfect for any religious holding. Nonfiction and business audio libraries will benefit from Greg Smith's WHY I LEFT GOLDMAN SACHS: A WALL STREET STORY (9781619696013, $29.98) comes form a man who resigned as the head of Goldman Sach's United States equity derivatives business in 2012 - and who here tells of his experiences in the company as he moved form an idealistic intern in his twenties to his rise to being a sales trader. His insights on the inner workings of the company make for invaluable assessments any business library will relish. Emma Donoghue's ASTRAY (9781611134209, $26.98) is narrated by the James Langdon and others in a fine multi-narrative collection, and provides engrossing stories of four centuries of wanderings, from a mother who searches for her lost baby girl to a teen soldier who wanders far from home and his upbringing's basic teachings about life. This is a powerful account of interconnected wanderings and personal journeys, and is a top pick for any fan of Donoghue's astute and personal writings. Stephen Colbert's AMERICA AGAIN: RE-BECOMING THE GREATNESS WE NEVER WEREN'T (9781607889700, $24.99) is a hilarious account perfect for any fan of the TV show, offering biting thoughts about everything from politics to how to get the country back on the right track. The tongue-in-cheek observations are fun yet pointed insights on American life, culture and social issues and this is the perfect item of choice for any audio lending collection! The unabridged offering of Nelson DeMille's THE PANTHER (9781619691827, $39.98) is a fine pick for any fan of DeMiller's thriller action. Backed by veteran narrator Scott Brick's powerful voice, it tells of an anti-terrorist task force agent and his wife who are struggling with a new mission in Yemen - and with new challenges that will change their world and threaten their expertise. THE PANTHER is international thriller writing at its best, brought to powerful life in audio! Captain D. Michael Abrashoff's IT'S YOUR SHIP (978161969235, $29.98) provides a fine guide that uses lessons from Navy ship management and applies them to overall business management approaches. This special 10th anniversary presentation has been revised and updated in an unabridged edition read by the author, a former commander in the Navy, and provides powerful insights into how he managed his ship with an eye to business efficiency. Very highly recommended for any business or military audio collection! Jake Tapper's THE OUTPOST; AN UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN VALOR (9781619692619, $34.98) is also a recommended pick for military collections, and receives a powerful narration by Rob Shaprio, whose experienced voice has enhanced numerous best-selling audio books. This tells of combat outpost Keating, the U.S. military base in Afghanistan operating in one of the most remote regions of the world, cut off from most of civilization. The area surrounding it was filled with those who wanted to kill the men stationed there - and everyone part of Combat Outpost Keating feared doomsday on a daily level. Journalist Jake Tapper provides a powerful story of those who manned the base in an audio filled with gripping scenarios. Wm. Paul Young's CROSS ROADS (9781611130607, $29.98) receives a fine reading from an award-winning stage and radio actor in Chicago, Roger Mueller. Some of his credits include some big-name audiobook sellers, and his voice here lends passion and high drama to the story of one Anthony, a proud self-made businessman at the height of his career when a cerebral hemorrhage leaves him comatose - and in another world mirroring his earthly life. If he follows directions in this world he could achieve redemption: if he stays, he may be lost forever. High drama and otherworldly intrigue lends to a riveting adventure. James Patterson's MERRY CHRISTMAS ALEX CROSS (9781611130294, $29.98) is set on a snowy Christmas Eve when Detective Alex Cross is at home celebrating with his family when the phone rings with disaster: a family's been taken hostage and the situation is rapidly escalating. Alex must confront a father threatening to murder his family when a second situation emerges that puts millions at risk. What a Christmas Eve! The story evolves to portray a thrilling holiday that could change the lives of all. DAILY READINGS FROM EVERYDAY A FRIDAY by Joel Osteen (9781619692473, $24.98) is narrated by the author and provides an outstanding survey resting upon the premise that every day of the week is a gift from God, and needs to be lived with humor and faith. This collection of nine daily devotionals offers excerpts from this original premise along with key Bible verses, daily prayers and food for thought, packing in material from a senior pastor of a Texas church deemed the country's fastest-growing congregation. An excellent choice for any seeking daily affirmations and spiritual reinforcement! Preston and Child's THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES (9781611139365, $24.98) tells of an ancient tunnel under New York City where nearly forty murdered, mutilated bodies are found. An FBI agent investigating the old crimes inadvertently unleashes a force that begins killing again with fast action spicing a powerful audio, further spiced by the evocative and smooth voice of Jonathan Marosz, who perfectly captures the drama and high tension of the riveting murder mystery. Any murder mystery holding will find this audio a fine, compelling acquisition! Joyce Meyer's TRUSTING GOD DAY BY DAY: 365 DAILY DEVOTIONS (9781619692497, $29.98) comes from one of the world's leading Bible teachers whose TV and radio broadcasts have inspired thousands. Gwen Hughes offers an experienced and evocative voice to this collection of discussions offering daily devotions for the entire year, making for a thoughtful and revealing collection that comes alive in audio and provides listeners with reflections straight from Biblical teachings. Highly recommended!

Highbridge Audio Books
201 Sixth Street SE, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55414
www.highbridgeaudio.com

BLACK MASK STORIES: DOORS IN THE DARK (9781611744583, $29.95) represents a series that takes classic pulp fiction from the pages of Black Mask magazine and brings to them to life in audio format, offering listening fans of hardboiled detective stories a satisfying medium for enjoying some of the winning crime fiction of yesteryear. On audio for the first time are a range of satisfying tales paired with various narrators, from Peter Collinson (Dashiell Hammett)'s 'Arson Plus narrated by Alan Sklar to Lester Dent's 'Luck' narrated by Jeff Gurner. More crime fiction from the magazine are presented in MURDER IS BAD LUCK (9781611744613, $29.95), this including riveting stories from the title tale by Wyatt Blassingame to 'One Shot' by Charles G. Booth and 'The Dancing Rats' by Richard Sale. All are narrated by different readers which lends high drama and different tensions to the tales. THE PARROT THAT WOULDN'T TALK (9781611744675, $29.95) features stories by Tomas Walsh ('Diamonds mean Death'), the title story by Walter C. brown, and Merle Constiner's 'Let the Dead Alone'. MIDDLEMAN FOR MURDER (9781611748116, $29.95) includes the title story by Bruno Fischer read by veteran Scott brick, 'Borrowed Crime' by Cornell Woolrich read by Johnny Heller, and more. THE SHRIEKING SKELETON (9781611744767, $29.95) includes Jeff Gurner's strong narration of Hank Searls' 'Drop dead Twice' and W.T. Ballard's 'A Little Different' and more engrossing stories. #9 in the series, THE CORPSE DIDN'T KICK (9781611744828, $29.95) includes the classic 'Try the Girl' by Raymond Chandler, narrated by veteran audio narrator Scott brick, and Steve Fisher's 'Wait for Me', read by Carol Monda, along with five other classics from the American crime writing magazine. Each story receives a different narrator and features an entirely different crime story. Any fan of crime stories and radio shows will find these a compelling listen, spiced with a variety of accomplished narrators.

Brilliance Audio
PO Box 887
Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com

Ridley Pearson's HARD FALL (9781455890200, $19.99) is performed by David Colacci and provides a thriller that's hard to stop listening to, with Colacci's voice powering the story of an FBI agent facing a strange murder case. What evolves is a cat-and-mouse game with a trail of murder and international espionage coating the entire mission, leading Cameron on an epic quest to piece together a puzzle that could involve the world. A powerful survey results! Ed McBain's CALYPSO (9781455871902, $19.99) provides a fine 87th Precinct novel performed by veteran narrator Dick Hill and telling of a calypso singer and prostitute murdered with the same gun, involving two detectives in an underworld of danger. Dick Hill's experienced approach heightens tension and brings the drama to life in a captivating account hard to stop listening to. Tami Hoag's CRY WOLF (9781455877485, $19.99) enjoys a fine reading by veteran narrator Joyce Bean as it tells of vanishing young women in the rural parishes of Louisiana's French Triangle, and of the return of Attorney Laurel Chandler during a time when a dangerous killer is loose. Laurel finds herself lured into a deadly game and must use all her wits to battle a deadly outcome in this tense thriller, recommended for any audio mystery holding.


The Needlecraft Shelf

Modular Mix
Edie Eckman
Annie's
306 East Parr Road
Berne, IN 46711
9781596356825 $11.95 AnniesCatalog.com

Modular Mix: 12 Knitted Mitered Squares is a straightforward, flat-spined guide to crafting twelve types of mitered squares that can be assembled in any combination to create a warm and colorful afghan. Full-color illustrations on every page, step-by-step diagrams (including a page devoted to knitting basics), and user-friendly instructions combine to make Modular Mix accessible to knitters of all skill and experience levels. Modular Mix is highly recommended a superb choice for crafting handmade gifts perfect for the winter season!

Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids
Janet Pittman
Landauer Publishing
3100 NW 101st Street, Suite A
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
97819435726258, $24.95, www.landauerpub.com

Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids provides a fine examination of quilt designs and themes with kids in mind, and offers some fourteen projects with dozens of 'mix and match' ideas. Many quilts are designed with the idea of getting kids involved in the process, while others have kid-friendly themes such as an alphabet puzzle quilt or a zoo quilt. Any either producing a quilt for a child or seeking to involve a child in the quilt-making process will find this a winner!


The Sports Shelf

Mastering Snowboarding
Hannah Teter & Tawnya Schultz
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
PO Box 5076
Champaign, IL 61820-5076
9781450410649 $24.95 www.HumanKinetics.com

Olympic gold medalist Hannah Teter and snowboard writer Tawnya Schultz team up to present Mastering Snowboarding, a compendium of tips, tricks, techniques, and full-color photographs illustrating how to take control of one's snowboard and make the most of the experience. Safety guidelines, step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of invaluable advice from seasoned experts make Mastering Snowboarding a "must-have" for enthusiasts of all skill and experience levels looking to improve their game. "The basics of backcountry etiquette are simple. There is definitely safety in numbers, but you must be aware of where everyone is at all times. Follow each other strategically, and don't venture off if you are unsure of your location. You should always have a designated guide, a highly qualified backcountry rider, who can lead the way."

Good Wood
Stuart Miller
ACTA Publications
4848 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
9780879464776, $14.95, www.actapublications.com

The baseball bat is as symbolic to the game as the ball itself. "Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat" tells the story of how the club became to be and became the weapon of choice for many of baseball's legends. Investigating the models of bats that have been used throughout the years with statistics and photography all throughout, and a note of the modern craftsman of the Louisville slugger and its peers, "Good Wood" is an insightful and recommended addition to sports history collections, not to be missed.

Human Kinetics
PO Box 5076
Champaign, IL 61820-5076
www.humankinetics.com

Alisa R. James's SURVIVE AND THRIVE AS A PHYSICAL EDUCATOR: STRATEGIES FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND BEYOND (9781450411998, $29.00) offers ideas and information for any teaching physical education. It could have been featured in our Education Shelf, but is featured here so that coaches and any involved in sports don't miss it. It's based on real-life experiences from the author's background as a K-12 teacher and a college instructor working with teachers, and offers everything from creating lesson plans to handling behavior issues and teaching PE to students. Any involved in physical education or coaching will find this a winner. Frederic Delavier and Michael Gundill's DELAVIER'S ANATOMY FOR BIGGER, STRONGER ARMS (9781450440219, $24.95) packs in over three hundred color photos and 130 anatomical illustrations paired with over 100 exercises targeting arms, and is designed to help exercises understand how muscles interact with joints and how to use them for better results. Over 30 proven programs offer exercises to achieve many different types of goals, making this a solid pick for any physical education library. Triathlon's national governing body's COMPLETE TRIATHLON GUIDE (9781450412605, $21.95) shares coach and athlete tips of the field which include secrets and strategies for all stages of training and participating in triathlon events. From bike-handling techniques professionals utilize to troubleshooting swim strokes and achieving more effective workouts, this is packed with the latest equipment and technology for preventing injuries and common issues, and is for any looking to compete and stay ahead of the game.


The Military Shelf

The Guerrilla Factory
Tony Schwalm
The Free Press
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
9781451623604 $26.00 www.simonsays.com

Retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Army Special Forces and seasoned combat veteran Tony Schwalm presents The Guerrilla Factory: The Making of Special Forces Officers, The Green Berets, an inside look at the demanding training required of every Army officer aspiring to leadership in the U.S. Army Special Forces (also known as the Green Berets). Schawlm's first-person narrative recounts first his own Special Forces training, followed by true stories of his years commanding the men tasked with the grueling responsibility of preparing officers to lead Special Forces A-teams. From an up-close and personal narrative of the extremely harsh Special Forces Qualification Course (the "Q Course"), to the challenges involved in teaching Army soldiers to shift from rigidly following orders to learning how to think for themselves in complex and difficult situations, The Guerrilla Factory paints a vivid picture of the extremes demanded of America's greatest warriors - who must also serve as America's greatest diplomats! An extraordinary account of preparing men not only how to fight and survive, but also learn the ways of other cultures and build coalitions with other warriors for a shared vision, The Guerrilla Factory is highly recommended for public and college library military studies shelves.

American Girls, Beer, & Glenn Miller
James J. Cooke
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65201
9780826219848, $40.00, www.umsystem.edu/upress

Morale is powerful factor in wartime. "American Girls, Beer, & Glenn Miller: GI Morale in WWII" explores the many methods undertaken to make soldiers feel more at home on many levels, responding the shifting culture of the past few decades in the 1940s. Providing troops with many of the comforts at home such as movies, tobacco, liquor, and much more, allowing morale to stay high in situations where life may end the next day. "American Girls, Beer, & Glenn Miller" is a strongly recommended addition to any history collection focusing on culture in the military, recommended.

Welcome to Hell
Patrick Turley
Chronology Books
c/o History Publishing Company
PO Box 700, Palisades, NY 10964-0700
9781933909219, $17.95, www.historypublishingco.com

To endure boot camp trains you to endure the hell of any battlefield. "Welcome to Hell: Three and A Half Months of Marine Corps Boot Camp" as author Patrick Turley shares his own experiences of Boot Camp, enduring the harshest training that the country has to offer, sharing his endeavor and the training that these future soldiers have to pass. Demonstrating it as something harsh but necessary for fighting men, "Welcome to Hell" is a must for military memoir collections, or for anyone who wants a taste of the nightmare of basic training.

Osprey Publishing
4402 - 23rd Street, Suite 219
Long Island City, NY 11101-5058
www.ospreypublishing.com

T.E. Crowdy's INCOMPARABLE: NAPOLEON'S 9TH LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT (9781849083324, $29.95) is for any military holding strong in world military history, and documents an elite battalion under Louis XVI, the 9th Light Infantry, which was with Napoleon from the start of his campaign. Motivated by a deep fear of failure, this regiment was to perform unbelievable tasks and spent over a decade following Napoleon on all his campaigns, right up to the end. This story of soldiers who became part of his war machine offers insights on the lives and achievements of these men, and is a top pick for any military history holding. Andrew Roberts' LOVE, TOMMY: LETTERS HOME, FROM THE GREAT WAR TO THE PRESENT DAY (9781849087919, $25.95) provides a collection of original writings gathered by the Imperial War Museum from the last hundred years, revealing the daily lives of soldiers and offering comparisons between the experiences of those fighting different wars. From anecdotes and reflections on experiences to discussions of rations and expressions of love and fear, these capture the hopes, fears and struggles of the universal soldier no matter what the war, and are packed with solid reflections. Robert Forczyk's PANZERJAGER VS. KV-1: EASTERN FRONT 1941-43 (9781849085786, $18.95) provides a solid survey of Eastern Front clashes between Soviety heavy tanks and German antitank weapons, providing a fully illustrated analysis of duels between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front. This discussion includes artillery technical specs as well as reviews of strategy and pairs military insights with vintage black and white photos throughout. Two new additions to Osprey's 'Command' series are picks for any military collection strong in biographical coverages of leaders. Jon Diamond's ARCHIBALD WAVELL (9781849087377, $18.95) tells of the only British commander actively engaging Axis enemy forces, telling of how he successfully conducted campaigns across nine countries. His strategies resulted in unprecedented successes, and this analyzes his command choices and explains their evolution. Diamond's ORDE WINGATE (9781849083232, $18.95) surveys the tactics and battle experiences of one of the most controversial commanders of the second world war. His use of long-range penetration in Africa and Burma helped develop post-war special forces and elite units even as his attitude and abrasive approach made him very unpopular. Military holdings will find these discussions of strategies and their evolution to be important and eye-opening. Angus Konstam's BRITISH LIGHT CRUISERS 1939-45 (9781849086844, $17.95) covers the design, development and history of cruiser which evolved from the sailing frigate and was a warship designed to patrol the seas. The British light cruiser played a key role throughout World War II, and this account documents their naval achievement and how they helped gain control of the seas during the war. Military holdings with specific interest in World War II will find this a winning account! Steven J. Zaloga's DEFENSE OF THE THIRD REICH 1941-45 (9781849085939, $18.95) joins Osprey's series covering the technology and history of key fortresses and defensive systems and is a pick for any World War II collection. It provides an overview of the lavish Flak defenses and their artillery, considering how Flak was deployed and how a variety of structures were created to enhance its performance. German defenses and systems receive an in-depth analysis complete with illustrations by Adam Hook in a fine presentation for any military history holding. Michael McNally's CORONEL AND FALKLANDS 1914: DUEL IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC (9781849086745, $21.95) begins with the first encounter in World War I between the Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy which was the first defeat by the Royal Navy for over 100 years. The result was a dispatch of modern ships to eliminate the German threat - and this new study offers insights on the ships and battles that returned control to the Royal Navy. Naval and military history holdings alike will find this packed with insights. Edward M. Young's AMERICAN ACES AGAINST THE KAMIKAZE (9781849087452, $22.95) joins others in Osprey's 'Aircraft of the Aces' series and outlines clashes between the US Navy, Marine Corps, and the Special Attack kamikaze units of the Imperial Japanese Army. It documents some of the last aerial battles of the Pacific War during 1945, documenting suicide stories, strategies, and the psyches and motivations of the kamikaze pilots. Military collections in general and aviation libraries in particular will welcome this specific survey. Chris McNab's MG 34 AND MG 42 MACHINE GUNS (9781780960081, $18.95) tells of a new type of weapon Germany brought into the war, driven by the country's need for machine guns in quantity. The MG 42 was actually a revolutionary approach to machine gun design, and was nicknamed 'Hitler's buzzsaw' by the Allied forces. It's still in use some seventy years later. This examination of the pioneering machine gun will appeal to military and weaponry collections alike, offering vintage black and white photos of wartime experiences throughout. Mark Barber's RAF FIGHTER COMMAND PILOT: THE WESTERN FRONT 1939-42 (9781849087797, $18.95) receives fine illustrations by Graham Turner which are paired with vintage black and white photos to bring to life the story of the RAF command's history and evolution. These men from all walks of life fought the battles of France and Britain during the second world war, and many myths evolved from their achievements. This tells their stories through their own writings and offers a fine history of Fighter Command forces and evolution in a highly recommended pick for World War II coverages. Donald Nijboer's METEOR 1 VS. V1 FLYING BOMB 1944 (9781849087063, $18.95) provides a fine in-depth survey of one of Hitler's major offensives against London, and how Britain's Gloster meteor 1 was the first jet fighter used against them. Vintage black and white photos accompany descriptions of combats and victories in a fine survey of the world's first jet-against-jet battle, suitable for military and aviation libraries alike. Michael G. Walling's FORGOTTEN SACRIFICE: THE ARCTIC CONVOYS OF WORLD WAR II (9781849087186, $26.95) tells the complete story of the Allied forces' Arctic Convoys and the role they played in helping Russia repel the Germans. It uses literally hundreds of oral histories from eyewitnesses and veterans of the convoys plus original research in the Russian Naval archives at Murmansk to retell a campaign that has received relatively little in-depth focus in the chronicles of World War II, and is a top pick for any military history holding. Col. Darron L. Wright's IRAQ FULL CIRCLE: FROM SHOCK AND AWE TO THE LAST COMBAT PATROL IN BAGHDAD AND BEYOND (9781849088121, $25.95) comes from an Army officer with three tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom who provides a new assessment of the conflict, believing that the war was a good war fought well. His first-hand survey of the entire eight-year mission in Iraq comes from one who witnessed some of the most intense battles of the war, following the evolution from 'shock and awe' to strategies for handling local violence and counterinsurgency methods. Any collection strong in military history will find this a winning survey. Gordon L. Rottman's US 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN WORLD WAR II (9781849088084, $17.95) describes and illustrates the organization, special clothing and equipment, and evolution of the light infantry concept in general and the 10th Mountain Division in particular, offering a blend of rare military photos with detailed color focus on their uniforms and equipment. The result is a lively blend of history and technical survey in a top pick for any World War II collection.


The Cookbook Shelf

Betty Crocker the 1500 Calorie a Day Cook Book
General Mills editorial staff
Elyse Cohen and Catherine Swanson, contributing writers
John Wiley & Sons
111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
9781118344347, $19,99, www.wiley.com

"The 1500 Calorie a Day Cook Book" is a collection of planned component recipes that assists the calorie conscious eater in preparing a healthful, adequate, palate pleasing, easily prepared variety of entrees and menus. Subtitled "200 tasty recipes to build a daily eating plan," this cookbook begins with a week's worth of delicious menus including suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack or dessert, with calorie totals for each, all around 1500 calories per day. Color photo-illustrated recipes follow in four chapters, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks and desserts. Recipes are simple and clear, with ingredients in standard measurements, step by step instructions, and nutritional information at the end, plus added hints for easy ways to lighten the calorie count of the recipe. Recipe examples include Chipotle Shrimp Ceviche Salad, Chocolate Crepes with Banana-Pecan Topping, Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry, Seared Tilapia with Lemon-Tarragon Sauce and Spinach Orzo, and African Squash and Chickpea Stew, and even Frozen Hazelnut-Mocha Pie. Recipes have highlighted calorie counts at the top of each recipe. "The 1500 Calorie a Day Cookbook" finishes with a metric conversion guide and recipe testing and calculating nutrition information, presenting a healthful and creative alternative set of user friendly recipes to encourage and assist in weight loss and maintenance. Every single recipe looks delicious and is also easy to prepare.

Better Homes and Gardens Easy Dinners Healthy Recipes
BHG editorial staff
Meredith Corporation
1716 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-3023
9780696243400, $TBA, www.amazon.com

Originally released in 2009, "Better Homes and Gardens Easy Dinners Healthy Recipes" is a cook and healthy eaters' friendly collection of low maintenance recipes for main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Handy tips on making meals healthier by lowering fat, calories and sodium are presented in the first chapter. Following are recipes for supper dishes containing meats, poultry, fish and seafood, vegetarian (meatless) choices, and of course side dishes and desserts. Many recipes incorporate fresh seasonal produce for added fiber and nutrients, such as the Balsamic Pork & Berry Salad, which features, romaine, strawberries, celery pork tenderloin, toasted nuts, fresh chives, and a special low oil honey/balsami vinegar dressing (p. 66) Another such recipe is the Turkey & Nectarine Salad which features cooked turkey breast, greens, nectarines or peaches, sweet red pepper, and a light buttermilk ranch dressing with dill (p. 144). Additional tempting entrees include Sunshine Salad, with sea scallops, shrimp, greens, apricots or peach or nectarine), mango or papaya, and toasted almonds, with a special ginger-cream dressing (fat free sour cream, crystallized ginger, sherry vinegar, orange peel and juice, and red pepper, p. 196). Imaginative meatless dishes include Lentil & Veggie Tostadas (p. 216), and Tortellini Vegetable Salad (p. 212). For desserts and side dishes there are Lemon-Tarragon Vegetables (p.232), Caramelized Sweet Potatoes (p. 236), chocolate Ricotta-Filled Pears, and Gingered Peach & Pear Crisp. All recipes are presented in two columns on one page, with numbered step by step instructions and accompanying color photo of the finished dish. Standard measurements are used, and metric equivalents are provided at the end of the book, along with an alphabetized list of emergency substitutions. Recipes are easy, clearly written and feature easy to obtain ingredients. Nutrition facts per serving are listed at the end of each recipe, making it even easier to incorporate recipes into a healthy eating lifestyle and menu. This family friendly cookbook makes it simple to produce healthy meals at home for even a novice cook, with limited time to shop for and prepare meals.

The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook
Melissa Costello
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
KarmaChow.com
9780757316333 $18.95 www.hcibooks.com

The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook: 125+ Plant-Based Vegan Recipes for a Fit, Happy, Healthy You lives up to its title with recipes that delight the tongue with their spicy, sweet, and flavorful combinations, all of which are entirely plant-based and planet-friendly. Colorful photographs illustrate delectable dishes such as "Cherry Pecan Quinoa Muffins", "Raw Kale Salad with Creamy Chipotle Dressing", "Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts", "Lavender Coconut Ice Cream" (using coconut milk), and much more. An introduction offers general cooking tips, tricks, and techniques, as well as insights from author Melissa Costello on making the tradition to the vegan way of life. Highly recommended not only for vegans, but also for anyone looking to enjoy healthy, plant-based cuisine for its own sake!

Amalia's Guatemalan Kitchen
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
Beaver's Pond Press
7108 Ohms Lane
Edina, MN 55439
9781592985531 $39.95 www.BeaversPondPress.com

Amalia's Guatemalan Kitchen is a gigantic compendium of 170 recipes in the Guatemalan tradition. Step-by-step instructions in plain terms make these dishes readily accessible to home cooks of all skill and experience levels. Glorious, full-color photography illustrates mouth-watering dishes such as "Crispy Corn Tortillas Topped with Guacamole, Beans, and Salsa", "Spicy Shredded Beef and Potato Stew", "Conch and Green Mango in Habanero Sauce", "Guatemalan Cheese Bread", and much more. A wealth of beginner-friendly tips, tricks and techniques concerning traditional Guatemalan ingredients and cooking methods and a handy index round out this excellent resource, highly recommended especially for international cookbook collections.

Maine Home Cooking
Sandra L. Oliver
Down East Books
PO Box 679
Camden, ME 04843
9781608931804 $29.95 www.downeastbooks.com

Maine Home Cooking: 175 Recipes from Down East Kitchens lives up to its title with a wealth of popular recipes widely enjoyed in the coastal state of Maine. Enhanced with tips, tricks, techniques, suggestions, and anecdotes, Maine Home Cooking is extremely user-friendly and an excellent choice for family-pleasing fare. Some of the most mouth-watering dishes include "Date Nut Bread", "Venison or Beef Stroganoff", "Shrimp Pesto Roll", "Strawberry Spinach Salad", and "Lobster Stew". A few recipes "from away" - ("away" meaning "anywhere that is not Maine") round out this wonderful cookbook, illustrated with a handful of color photographs. Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of sumptuous coastal cuisine!

The Zero-Mile Diet Cookbook
Carolyn Herriot
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219
Madeira Park, BC, Canada, V0N 2H0
9781550175677 $29.95 www.harbourpublishing.com

Illustrated with gorgeous, full-color photography throughout, The Zero-Mile Diet Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes for Delicious Homegrown Food is an excellent resource especially for home gardeners. Packed with over 160 recipes, each of which has vegetarian and vegan options, The Zero-Mile Diet Cookbook features such wonderful do-it-yourself dishes as Berry Sourdough Pancakes, Asparagus Mushroom and Fontina Quiche, Strawberry Lemon Scones with Devonshire Cream, Beet and Orange Salad, Cranberry Panini Sandwich, and much more. Information on probiotic and prebiotic foods and organic edible gardening advice rounds out this treasury not only for gardeners of all seasons, but also for anyone who loves great vegetarian and vegan cuisine!

Paleo Desserts
Jane Barthelemy, author
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738216430, $18.99, www.dacapopress.com

"Paleo Desserts" contains 125 Paleo diet (featuring fresh ingredients without refined grains, sugars and oils) desserts that are gluten-free, low-carb, made with unprocessed sugars. These recipes are diabetic friendly and minus common allergens including corn, dairy, peanuts and soy. Some are also vegan and tree-nut- free. Some of the recipes include Spicy Carrot Ginger Cake, Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling, and Luscious Lemon Layer Cake. The cake recipes (and others) uses coconut powder and Just Like Sugar chicory root sweetener for flour and sugar substitutes, and includes instructions for making coconut powder, coconut butter, coconut milk and coconut oil. In addition to breads, cakes, cookies and other baked treats, there are recipes for beverages such as paleo Chai Latte, and Paleo Hot Chocolate. There is even a recipe for Key Lime Pie (egg free), and cheesecake (cheese and egg free). Because Paleo menus are compatible with many special diets, a handy section at the end lists recipes by diet, including gluten-free (celiac friendly), dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, diabetic friendly, peanut -free, soy-free, raw, and tree nut-free. "Pale Desserts" presents recipes in step by step format, with special ingredients referenced and listed along with the others, in standard measurements. It can be a challenge to prepare healthy desserts for many special dietary needs. "Paleo Desserts" helps create fresh alternatives to every home chef's library of favorites.

Remembering Len Berg's Restaurant
Marie J. Amerson
Mercer University Press
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207-0001
9780881463873, $18.00, www.mupress.org

An icon of Macon, Georgia, Len Berg created something that was beyond simply a restaurant. "Remembering Len Berg's Restaurant" is a snapshot of this piece of Americana, where a German Jewish immigrant created a restaurant that served the Georgian town for over a hundred years with its unique brand of quality southern soul food. With a good dose of recipes drawn from the menus and plenty of black and white photography throughout, "Remembering Len Berg's Restaurant" is a must for anyone seeking old fashioned restaurant recipes and their history, highly recommended.

Bitten
Sarah Graham
Struik
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9781431700042, $28.00, www.randomstruik.co.za

Food is an experience all of its own. "Bitten: Unpretentious Recipes from a Food Blogger" is a collection of recipes with full color photography throughout. The recipes are designed to appeal to any particular taste and comes with a guide to basic cooking techniques needed to get the most out of these recipes. With ideas like six-minute chocolate cake, Mango Salsa, Rosemary Biscuits, Lamb Pitas, and Chicken Satays, "Bitten" is a must for any foodie looking for plenty of new ideas to cook with, highly recommended. Also from Struik Cookbooks is "The Vegetarian Kitchen" (9781770079489, $27.00), covering a slew of vegetarian dish ideas such as Spiced Lentil Soup and Spaghetti Genovese.

Primal Cuisine
Pauli Halstead
Healing Arts Press
c/o Inner Traditions International, Ltd.
One Park Street
Rochester, VT 05767
www.innertraditions.com
9781594774867 $19.95 www.HealingArtsPress.com

Although Primal Cuisine: Cooking for the Paleo Diet is a cookbook designed especially for those who want to try modifying their food intake to resemble that of their ancient ancestors, it's a blessing for anyone who appreciates good nutrition and wants to cut down on unhealthy processed foods that are full of hydrogenated vegetable oils, artificial flavors and preservatives, refined grains, immense excesses of sugar or high fructose corn syrup, and so on. A lengthy introduction explains the basic principles of the paleo diet, but even those who choose not to adhere strictly to the ideal will enjoy the mouth-watering recipes emphasizing fresh, all-natural ingredients. Sample dishes include "Wild Mushroom & Roasted Garlic Frittata", "Grilled Prawns Wrapped in Prosciutto", "Oregano Pesto Vegetables", "Blue Cheese Burger on a Butter Lettuce Bun", "Lemon Cheesecake with Berries" (made with goat's milk, and without adding sugar!), and much more. Primal Cuisine proves that one does not need to give up gourmet gustatory pleasures to enjoy a healthy, high-nutrition diet similar to the one humanity has evolved eating.

The Mystic Cookbook
Denise Linn & Meadow Linn
Hay House, Inc.
PO Box 5100
Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100
9781401937225 $19.95 www.hayhouse.com

Featuring full-color photography on almost every page, The Mystic Cookbook: The Secret Alchemy of Food is a cookbook that reveals the connection between healthy, hand-prepared food and spiritual awakening. Recipes feature quality cuisine from around the world, such as "Asian Zucchini Pancakes", "Italian Wedding Soup", "Chicken Curry Salad", "Aladdin's Quinoa Tabbouleh", and much more. Yet a great deal of The Mystic Cookbook is devoted not only to recipes, but also understanding the consciousness-raising aspect of quality meals. A final chapter explaining the definitions and benefits of "organic", "free range", "local" and "sustainable" foods rounds out this sumptuous addition to both cookbook and metaphysical collections. "With every bite you take, it's possible to ingest the encoded information of the universe into your inner biology. Through merging with the etheric energy of your food, you can download remarkable and powerful wisdom imprinted in the food's DNA. The subtle energies in your food are a kind of vibrational language that communicates with the core of every cell in your body."

Bob Warden's Favorite Ninja Recipes
Bob Warden, Stephen Delaney, Andrea Schwob
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
www.quailridge.com
9781934193907, $19.95, www.amazon.com

"Bob Warden's Favorite Ninja Recipes" is a fascinating collection of recipes specially designed for use with the Ninja Kitchen System, a superior appliance that combines the best properties of a blender, a food processor, a chopper, a mixer, and a juice extractor. Through use of four main accessories, including a 16 ounce serving up, a 16 ounce chopper bowl, a 40 ounce bowl, and a 48 eight ounce pitcher, the Ninja Kitchen System can produce professional chefs' quality specialty foods and drinks with the push of a button. Included are sections on smoothies, beverages, sandwiches, sauces, breakfast and baked goods, soups and sides, desserts and frozen treats (yes, the Ninja makes ice cream!), and go-with's, a special section for dips, spreads, and relishes to go with other foods. The first section takes the reader from tropical smoothies to a passion fruit mojito, to a delicious health smoothie titled Lean, Mean, and Green. Featured in the sandwiches section is a Vegetarian Black Bean Burger, a Tuna Burger, and a Bacon Cheddar Burger, not to mention meatloaf. Sassy Sauces chapter includes Miso Vinaigrette, Bacon Dressing, Jerk Rub and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Breakfasts, soups and desserts recipes include Cranberry Lemon Scones, Pizza Soup, and Orange Yogurt Cupcakes. Go-Withs include Dulce de Leche Mousse, Buffalo Chicken Wing dip, Hummus, and Spinach Artichoke Dip. All recipes are prefaced by a sidebar listing prep time, cooking time, yield, and which attachment of the Ninja is used, plus a symbol representing the attachment. Comments and tips also precede and follow the highlighted recipes, which include ingredients lists followed by step by step instructions. Each chapter section is color coded and its pages can be found by matching the color codes. Here is your chance to learn to cook effortlessly like the TV personality master chefs do, using a convenient state of the art appliance that is highly versatile. An additional title by the same author that is also highly recommended is "Best of the Best Presents Bob Warden's Favorite Recipes for Cook's Essentials Cookwares (9781934193877, $19.95)." This efficiency laden cookbook has appetizers, soups and salads, side and main dishes, brunch and desserts recipes, and menus for varying ingredients called 7 Ways, 7 Days. All recipes were designed for the busy home cook with time management techniques incorporated into each delicious dish.

Guilty Pleasures: Indulgences to Die For!
Gwen McKee & Barbara Moseley, authors
Quail Ridge Press
P.O. Box 23, Brandon, MS 39043
9781934193860, $19.95, www.quailridge.com

"Guilty Pleasures" is a fabulous collection of special dessert/sweets recipes from the Best of the Best series by Quail Ridge. Studded with mouth-watering color photos of finished confections, "Guilty Pleasures" is sort of a home chef's pick of the best of the best in decadent desserts. Here are recipes for cakes, cake mix creations, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies and bars, pies, desserts, and breakfast pastries and sweets. Some examples of recipes include Florida Blueberry Streusel Coffeecake, Orange Raison Scones with Orange Butter, Chocolate Sour Cream Coffeecake, Jambalaya Bread Pudding, Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake at its Best, Blueberry Buckle with Cinnamon Bourbon Sauce, Little Chess Tarts, Sweet Potato Custard Pie, Lulu's Lip Smackin' Shortbread, Coconut Lime Bars, Mocha Java Bars, Double Dipper Chocolate Brownies, Cappucino Flats, Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies, Irish Cream Cheesecake, Praline Cake, Carrot Pudding Cake, Tearoom Lemon Cake, Eggnog Pound Cake, and last but not least, Chips of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. Recipes are submitted from 50 states of the U. S., and reflect many different regional cuisines. The recipe format is user friendly, with photos on the left and recipe text in paragraph style beneath ingredient lists and standard measurements on the facing page. handy highlighted hints add to the convenience and appeal factors, and recipe results are guaranteed to stun the taste buds. For a fun casual collection of the best of the best indulgent sweet recipes, read and sample from the offerings of "Guilty Pleasures."

The Pickled Pantry
Andrea Chesman
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
9781603425629, $19.95, www.storey.com

THE PICKLED PANTRY offers up dozens of fine possibilities in a pickling guide that includes both traditional pickles such as dills, sours and more, plus ideas for pickling everything from rhubarb to pineapple. Another plus: recipes are designed for either single-jar or big harvests and also include relishes, chutneys, and practically anything that can be frozen or canned. The satisfying results aren't just for a single approach, but embrace a broad spectrum of pickling ideas, making this the perfect item of choice for any pickler.

Old-Fashioned Baking Book
Jim Fobel
Lake Isle Press
c/o National Book Network
4270 Boston Way, Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
0962740365, $14.95, www.nbnbooks.com

Old-Fashioned Baking Book: Recipes from an American Childhood provides an updated collection of desserts the author's relatives produced when he was growing up in Ohio. These aren't your usual mundane affairs either, with such creations as Aunt Charlotte's Milk Chocolate Cake and Aunt Irma's Sour Cream Twists providing fare not to be found in every baking book. There are no color photos, which would have enhanced and added mouth-watering images to the fine descriptive titles - but really, the simple recipes and intense visual descriptions don't need them. Any collection strong in bakery delights will find this a winning 'must have', offering unique goods not to be found in competing baked goods cookbooks.

Summer Days & Balmy Nights
Ellen Parnavels, Editor
Ryland Peters & Small
519 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10012
9781849752077, $27.95, www.rylandpeters.com

Summer Days & Balmy Nights: Simple Summer Food From Sun-Drenched Shores packs in ideas for entertaining and offers a range of dishes geared to warm weather and outdoors applications. From barbecuing with a new flair by creating Salmon Steaks with Basil and Parmesan Butter to portable picnics and quick fish dishes for lanai dining, this pairs exotic-sounding but surprisingly-easily produced dishes with small color photos on every page and provides both a visual and culinary delight for warm-weather cooks seeking fresh, new ideas for entertaining.

Faviken
Magnus Nilsson
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
9780714864709, $49.95, www.chroniclebooks.com

FAVIKEN explains how the author raises his own cattle, butchers his own animals, and hunts for various game on his estate, and is packed with tips on catching, filleting and serving all manner of domestic and wild game and vegetables. Favikan is the farmed owned by a young chef in the woods of Northern Sweden: it pairs some 100 recipes and over a hundred color photos throughout with reflections on the farm, Swedish local dishes, and using local ingredients. The full-page color photos are fine accompaniments to a lovely cookbook that is a cut above your traditional Swedish cookery title - and recommended for any interested in modern Swedish approaches in general and one chef's world in particular.

Polish Classic Recipes
Laura & Peter Zeranski
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street
Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781589809611, $16.95, www.pelicanpub.com

Polish Classic Recipes pairs lovely color photos by Matthew Aron Roth with a fine survey of authentic Polish dishes modified for the home kitchen and featuring such classic fare as Hunter's Stew and Chilled Fruit Soup. The full-page color close-up photos are lovely embellishments to recipes which are relatively quick to produce and lend to easy home cooking. These aren't variations on themes or innovative takes, but all the classic Polish dishes from 'the old country': as such this belongs in any ethnic collection seeking a basic introduction to these dishes and their production.

Share the Bounty
Benita Long
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9781401604530, $29.99, www.thomasnelson.com

SHARE THE BOUNTY: FINDING GOD'S GRACE THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF HOSPITALITY pairs scriptures and prayers with poetry and recipes to make for a multi-faceted cookbook perfect for spirituality and cookbook holdings alike. This is a follow-up cookbook to her COME TO THE TABLE and pairs lovely photos with food the entire family will appreciate. The addition of spiritual reflections on the process of preparing, sharing and eating food adds an extra dimension to the cookbook format.

Cox Cookies & Cake
Eric Lanlard & Patrick Cox
Mitchell Beazley
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781845337155, $19.99, www.octopusbooksusa.com

Cox Cookies & Cake provides an intriguingly different cupcake cookbook and uses neon colors, special photos, and stylish design to present recipes which are more than a touch out of the ordinary. From lemon meringue pie cupcakes to skull cakes and Mexican chocolate cupcakes, these are cakes that often hold surprises such as a chili flavored frosting or an interior of fruit compote. Over seventy recipes for cupcakes, cookies and bars excel in out-of-the-box thinking and are recommended for bakers seeking something different.

The Classic Cocktail Bible
Spruce Editors
Spruce Publishing
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781846014116, $9.99, www.octopusbooksusa.com

The Classic Cocktail Bible offers a definitive guide to world cocktails and bars, and is a fine collection providing recipes and history of some 200 cocktails and those who created them. Cocktail photos vintage and modern accompany discussions of all kinds of drinks from classic to contemporary, and offer tips on what to look for, what to buy, glasses for serving, and much more. Any collection seeing interest in food and beverages will find this a winning gathering.

Clean Eating for Busy Families
Michelle Dudash, R.D.
Fair Winds Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1721
9781592335145, $19.99, www.fairwindspress.com

Clean Eating for Busy Families tells how to get meals on the table quickly using whole foods recipes that are kid-friendly as well. The recipes each take 30 minutes or less and are designed to appeal to picky eaters and preparers with too much on their places. Everything from slow cooker meals to easy sautes and casseroles are included in a guide that features plenty of international influences as well, from Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas to Grilled Cilantro Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa. Busy families will find this a winner!

The Naked Foods Cookbook
Margaret Floyd and James Barry
New Harbinger Press
5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
9781608823185, $21.95, www.newharbinger.com

The Naked Foods Cookbook: The Whole-Goods, Healthy-Fats, Gluten-Free Guide to Losing Weight & Feeling Great teaches how to make delicious naked comfort foods - i.e. foods which are additive-free and rich in whole food ingredients. Over 150 gluten-free dishes emphasize these fresh whole foods and include such recipes as Cheesy Kale Chips, Nut-Crusted Pesto Chicken, Chili Cheese Fries, and much more - dishes you won't easily find in competing natural foods cookbooks. Black and white photos are peppered throughout, but the easy dishes don't need them.

American Cookery
Amelia Simmons
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449423131, $19.99, www.andrewsmcmeel.com

American Cookery first appeared in 1796 and was listed as one of the 'Books That Shaped America' by the Library of Congress. It represented the first cookbook written for American kitchens. This reproduction of an antique guide will appeal to new cooks with its blend of narrative-style recipes and American ingredients, and actually offers some unusual homespun approaches to cooking, such as the use of pearlash, a leavening agent that led to baking powder's development. Any interested in traditional American cookbooks and dishes needs this fine survey!

Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsandmcmeel.com

Megan Seling's BAKE IT IN A CUPCAKE: 50 TREATS WITH A SURPRISE INSIDE (9781449420680, $24.99) offers step-by-step instructions for each cupcake recipe and creates both sweet and savory cupcake delights that even inexperienced bakers can duplicate. Lovely photos accompany recipes that sound complex but are actually easy for home bakers to reproduce, and feature cupcakes not to be found in other baking titles. From Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting to Egg-Filled Croissant Cups with Swiss Cheese and Chives, this is a winning collection of outstanding cupcakes! Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer's CANAL HOUSE COOKS EVERY DAY (9781449421472, $45.00) provides a lively cookbook inspired by the authors' popular daily blog Canal House Cooks Lunch and provides a weighty collection of seasonal dishes for year-round home cooking. Nearly 250 such recipes are paired with over a hundred color photos and illustrations and pack in dishes that celebrate the best of seasonal ingredients - yet this is also a cookbook busy cooks can use to feed their families; not a collection of gourmet oddities. From summer Tomatoes with Tomato Sauce to Skirt Steak with Buttered Spinach and French Fries, this is filled with comfort food and takeoffs on traditional American fare, and is perfect for cooks seeking something new, yet not overly exotic. Hubert Keller's SOUVENIRS: STORIES & RECIPES FROM MY LIFE (9781449411428, $50.00) provides an outstanding collection that blends a memoir with a cookbook, pairing dozens of his personal stories with over a hundred recipes and some three hundred color photos by Eric Wolfinger. Keller works with Penelope Wisner in the production, arranged by defining moments in Hubert's life from family influences on his culinary evolution to his apprenticeship at a French restaurant. The result is a lovely addition to any serious chef's collection, celebrating the evolution - and the recipes - of an acknowledged master.


The Social Issues Shelf

Don't Leave Your Friends Behind
Victoria Law and China Martens
PM Press
PO Box 23912
Oakland, CA 94623
9781604863963, $17.95, www.pmpress.org

Social Justice encourages a collectivism, and no one should be left out. "Don't Leave Your Friends Behind: Concrete Ways to Support Families in Social Justice Movements and Communities" is a guide to inclusivity in many communities for social activist who often struggle to reach many members of their community, most commonly with age groups. Encouraging activities that reach out to all ages and build community in the community, "Don't Leave Your Friends Behind" is a strong addition to community social issues and reference collections, highly recommended.

Nine-Tenths of the Law
Hannah Dobbz
AK Press
3500 Parkdale Avenue, Building 1, #A28
Baltimore, MD 21211
9781849351188, $21.00, www.akpress.org

If no one is using it, does it belong to them if someone can make better use of it? "Nine-Tenths of the Law: Property and Resistance in the United States" is a collection of essays analyzing squatters and the people persecuting them, from legal battles to riots and strikes throughout American history, as Hannah Dobbz presents that shelter is a fundamental human right, and squatting is simply taking back what is ours. An intriguing look into a growing problem, "Nine-Tenths of the Law" is well worth considering for social issues collections focusing on property rights.

Comfortably Unaware
Dr. Richard Oppenlander
Beaufort Books
27 West 20th Street, Suite 1102
New York, NY 10011
9780825306860, $14.95, www.beaufortbooks.com

COMFORTABLY UNAWARE: WHAT WE CHOOSE TO EAT IS KILLING US AND OUR PLANET draws direct connections between global depletion, extinction processes, and dietary choices, and shows how agra-business, aquafarming and food choices are killing the planet. There are consequences of dietary choices and this provides important connections between what's on the table and such issues as rainforest depletion in favor of raising livestock and how much greenhouse gas domestic animals emit yearly. The hard-hitting messages here should not be ignored, making COMFORTABLY UNAWARE a pick for any social issues collection.

Rural Communities: Legacy and Change
Cornelia Butler Flora and Jan L. Flora
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813345055, $45.00, www.westviewpress.com

Rural Communities: Legacy and Change provides a textbook packed with keys to understanding rural society based on a social science perspective. From social capital and its relation to others in social science disciplines to new chapters throughout profiling real people and communities, this has been thoroughly revised and rearranged based on student feedback and covers rural communities around the world and their legacy for change. Social science collections will find this a winner.

So Far From Home
Margaret J. Wheatley
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781609945367, $17.95, www.bk-life.com

SO FAR FROM HOME: LOST AND FOUND IN OUR BRAVE NEW WORLD is for any reader who believes their work offers a contribution to others, and discusses how good work can be achieved by bringing consciousness and joy into the process. Discussions of how greed and self-interest partner with oppressive power to create darkness makes for a fine and enlightened guide to the forces that work against good contributions and efforts, making this a top pick for business, new age and social issues holdings alike.

Black, White, and Green
Allison Hope Alkon
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive
Athens, GA, 30602-4901
9780820343907, $24.95, www.ugapress.org

BLACK, WHITE, AND GREEN: FARMERS MARKETS, RACE, AND THE GREEN ECONOMY provides a fine survey of the politics revolving around farmers markets produce, and discusses sustainable food systems, environmental concerns, community involvement and local economies in context of the evolution of such markets. This exploration adds race and class issues into the assessment process, as they relate to farmers markets and the green economy, and uses two Bay Area markets - one located in the relatively white neighborhood of North Berkeley, the other in nearby largely black West Oakland - to consider the additional factors of social change fostered by these markets. Any social issues collection will find this an intriguing study.

Who's the Fairest of Them All?
Stephen Moore
Encounter Books
900 Broadway, Suite 601
New York, NY 10003
9781594036842, $21.50, www.encounterbooks.com

Who's the Fairest of Them All: The Truth About Opportunity, Taxes, and Wealth in America belongs in political science and public policy collections as well as on social issues shelves, and considers what it means for our economic system to have a fair social safety net. Does fair mean that everyone has a fair shot at success, or that everyone gets the same benefits? Can the government act in a Robin Hood fashion to take from the rich and give to the poor? Chapters explore the nature of a free market system as it relates to the concept of 'fairness'.

Singularity Rising
James D. Miller
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781936661657, $16.95, www.benbellabooks.com

Singularity Rising: Surviving and Thriving in a Smarter, Richer, and More Dangerous World comes from leading thinkers in Silicon Valley who believe in an outcome of Moore's Law - which implies that the amount of computing power you can buy will double every two years - which involves a threshold of singularity blending human and artificial intelligence in a manner that will remake civilization. It comes from an economist and thinker on such singularity and considers the possible trend and the career and investment changes involved, and is a pick for all kinds of holdings, from science collections to business and beyond.


The Photography Shelf

The Print and The Process
David duChemin
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321842763, $44.99, www.mcp.com

There's more to photography than pointing a camera in the right direction. "The Print and the Process: Taking Compelling Photographs From Vision to Expression" is a guide to making the most out of a photograph and driving it further. David duChemin advises readers on how to understand photography and make a photography that will stand on its own power and succeed wherever it is displayed. With wisdom on photography and plenty of example ideas to inspire those who want to take more out of their pictures, "The Print and the Process" is educational and may serve as a book of photography in its own right.

Sailboats and Swans
Michal Chelbin
Twin Palms Publishers
54 1/2 East San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
9781936611034, $65.00, www.twinpalms.com

To be locked away from society and treated like an animal does things to you. "Sailboats and Swans" is a collection of photography and insight into the imprisoned peoples throughout the Ukraine and Russia, taking photos from seven different prisons and over six years. A poignant look at these human beings, their eyes and their lives, "Sailboats and Swans" is an insightful coffee table picturebook with a profound message of humanity in spite of all else.

Nikon D600: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Rob Sylvan
Peachpit Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321904959 $29.99 www.peachpit.com

Featuring full-color sample photography throughout, Nikon D600: From Snapshots to Great Shots is an excellent, user-friendly instruction manual for photographers of beginner to intermediate skill who are looking to get the most out of their new Nikon D600 camera. Free-lance photographer Rob Sylvan walks the reader through how to utilize the Nikon D600's automatic modes; take control of various photography aspects such composition, focus, and depth of field; take optimal shots in low light; use the Nikon D600's HD video capability to record live action sequences; and much more. Assignments at the end of each chapter prompt the reader to master the offered tips, tricks, and techniques with hands-on experience! Highly recommended.

Perfect English Farmhouse
Ros Byam Shaw & Jan Baldwin
Ryland Peters & Small
519 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10012
9781849752022, $40.00, www.rylanpeters.com

Classic is a style that never truly goes sour. "Perfect English Farmhouse" is a collection of photography focusing on design and the style of the old fashioned English farmhouse, focusing on the exteriors and interiors of many houses throughout the countryside. Touching on the many styles of farmhouse, the plants that create the imagery, and much more, "Perfect English Farmhouse" doubly serves as a fascinating coffee table photography book and reference for those trying to capture the style for their home.

Harbour: Photographs by Alastair Grant
Alastair Grant
Otago University Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
www.otago.ac.nz/press
9781877578335 $80.00 www.isbs.com

Harbour: Photographs by Alastair Grant is a striking, coffee-table photographic record of the inland harbours along the west coast of New Zealand's north island. Images of landscapes, architecture, watercraft, people, and wildlife fill this vivid and distinctive collection. There is almost no text, not even photo captions; each page or two-page spread is devoted to astonishingly beautiful and revealing imagery. Harbour is captivatingly beautiful, a joy to page through, and offers a powerful visual impression of this little-known and underappreciated coastal region. Highly recommended.

Notre Dame's Happy Returns
Brian O Conchubhair & Susan Mullen Guibert, authors
Matt Cashore, photographer
University of Notre Dame Press
310 Flanner Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
9780268023089, $38.00, www.undpress.nd.edu

Pride can go far, and has firm roots in history. "Notre Dame's Happy Returns" is a book of photography focusing on the University of Notre Dame and its strong connections to its Irish Homeland from the historical Indiana university. Collecting photographs from the university, focusing on Ireland and the strong connection that is between Ireland and America through the university, capturing landmarks, landscapes, people, and many other topics. Full color and glossy, any fan of the Fighting Irish will do well with "Notre Dame's Happy Returns" as a choice coffee book photography selection, highly recommended.

Secrets of Great Portrait Photography
Brian Smith
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321804143, $49.99, www.newriders.com

Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous comes from a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who tells stories behind the photos he's taken in over thirty years of professional experience photographing celebrities and people. From what happens at a celebrity photo shoot to making your own professional portraits, this pairs humor and color photo examples throughout with a fine survey documenting portrait photo shoots and how he achieved his results. Highly recommended for any interested in learning from established professionals!

Photoshop CS6
Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas
Peachpit Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321822185, $39.99, www.peachpit.com

Joining other 'Visual Quickstart' guides is a powerful guide to learning Photoshop quickly: a guide packed with color photos throughout and concise explanations to help Photoshop newcomers get up and running quickly. This edition covers the new Blur Gallery, Crop features, and more, offering discussions of such complex topics as vector layers, video editing and more. Each step-by-step explanation is accompanied by color photos and this book also offers three ways to learn - print, ebook and accompanying video. The result is a powerful introduction perfect for the latest Photoshop newbie.

The Lens
NK Guy
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781933952970, $44.95, www.rockynook.com

THE LENS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER narrows the photography focus to what kind of lens to buy for a camera, and how to use it. Many buyers of DSLR cameras only use what's already in the box while there is a world of lens opportunities on the market. This discusses interchangeable lenses, their photos, and is packed with color photos throughout showing results from different lenses. This doesn't just review the latest items: it provides a foundation of knowledge for assessing lenses that lends to assessing new arrivals on the market, as well. A fine pick for any aspiring photographer new to the concept of lens options.

The Complete Photo Manual
Popular Photography
Weldon Owen
415 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
9781616282950, $25.00, www.weldonowen.com

THE COMPLETE PHOTO MANUAL: 300+ SKILLS AND TIPS FOR MAKING GREAT PICTURES offers a basic primer on the selection and use of gear and photo-editing software to get the most from a picture, packing in over three hundred tips accessible by novices and pros alike. From using infrared features to capturing fireworks and expanding dynamic ranges, this covers all the steps involved in creating and capturing an exceptional shot, and is a 'must' for any photographer looking for an intensely visual collection of photographic examples.


The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf

Bronze Summer
Stephen Baxter
Roc
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9780451464798, $26.95, www.penguin.com

BRONZE SUMMER: THE NORTHLAND TRILOGY is the second novel presenting an alternate prehistoric world set in what would have been the North Sea in our world. A society of literate, self-sufficient people live off the land and are protected by the Wall, which has kept the Bronze Age empire invaders at bay. But said Wall is seeing chinks from an unexpected place as sentiments are changing from within, and the relentless ideas of the Bronze Age may prove unstoppable in this gripping saga, recommended for any scifi holding!

Titan Books
144 Southwark Street
London SE1 OUP, UK
www.titanbooks.com

Philip Jose Farmer's A FEAST UNKNOWN: SECRETS OF THE NINE #1 (9781781162880, $12.95) provides a fine new edition of a trilogy that has received attention as his best, most shocking work, and is a pick for any science fiction holding looking for re-issues of the classics. It's the third to be re-issued from his Wold Newton series and offers bonus material from farmer critics and fans as well as a postscript by contemporary Theodore Sturgeon and words by Arthur C. Sippo. In Farmer's universe Sherlock Holmes, Flash Gordon, Doc Savage and James Bond are all mysteriously connected...and diaries chart a famous personality with an unnaturally long life and powers that bring with them dangerous side effects. A delicious science fiction plot emerges. Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson's ALIEN: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY (9781781161296, $14.95) is recommended for science fiction and graphic novel collections alike and provides a full-color graphic novel rendition of the classic Alien movie. It's rare to see a successful movie translate well to comics, but this one does: it's been digitally remastered and is a powerful addition recommended for any who love Alien and want to see it in all its variations.


The Christian Studies Shelf

Christianity And The Disciplines
Oliver D. Crisp, et al.
T & T Clark
c/o Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue
Suite 315, NY, NY 10010
www.bloomsbury.com
9780567040459, $120.00, www.amazon.com

Unlike their secular counterparts, Christian universities of higher education have always had always had to deal with the problems of balancing or accommodating theological doctrines with scientific research. Collaboratively compiled and edited by the team of Mervyn Davies (Scholar-in-Residence at Sarum College, Salisbury, and honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol, UK), Oliver D. Crisp (Professor of Systematic Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, USA), Gavin D'Costa (Professor of Catholic Theology, University of Bristol, UK), Peter Hampson (Visiting Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, UK) "Christianity and the Disciplines: The Transformation of the University" is a 240 page compendium comprised of seventeen articles contributed by outstanding scholars covering the challenges that Christian universities face when dealing with diverse sciences. Deftly organized into three major sections (Natural and Life Sciences; Human and Social Sciences; Humanities), the articles range from Michael Heller's 'Mathematics: Breaking the Code of Creation'; to Peter Hampson's 'Theology and Psychology'; to Fernando Cervantes 'Philosophy, Theology and Historical Knowledge'. Of special note is 'Newman's Challenge to the Contemporary University' which is the opening chapter by Mervyn Davies. Enhanced with an informed and informative introduction by the editors and concluding with a comprehensive index, "Christianity and the Disciplines: The Transformation of the University" is a seminal anthology of impressive scholarship and a strongly recommended inclusion for seminary and academic library Christian Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

101 Answers to Questions About the Book of Revelation
Mark Hitchcock
Harvest House Publishers
990 Owen Loop North
Eugene, Oregon 97402-9173
9780736949750, $13.99, www.harvesthousepublishers.com

2012 brought much discussion about the end of the world. "101 Answers to Questions About the Book of Revelation" explores the most controversial book of the Bible, the Book of Revelations which tells of torment and hell on earth, only to end with the return of Christ. Explaining the ideas of this book, popular culture and its misinterpretations, the fate of the believers, the fate of the disbelievers, the course of events before Christ brings the rapture. "101 Answers to Questions About the Book of Revelation" is well worth considering for those who want a more complete understanding of Biblical prophecy, highly recommended.

Reflections
Faythelma Bechtel
Vision Publishers
PO Box 190, Harrisonburg, VA 22803
9781932676235, $17.99, www.vision-publishers.com

God's wisdom can help us and carry us far if we seek to let it. "Reflections of God's Grace in Grief" is a collection of wisdom and proverb influenced writings from Faythelma Bechtel who seeks to offer inspiration for coping with loss and other rough plights in their lives. With much to consider, "Reflections of God's Grace in Grief" is a must for Christian devotional collections.

Blessings for Leaders
Dan R. Ebener
The Liturgical Press
St. John's Abbey, PO Box 7500
Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
9780814635070, $9.95, www.litpress.org

Faith and leadership go hand in hand. "Blessings for Leaders: Leadership Wisdom from the Beatitudes" is a guide to better Christian living and insight from Dan R. Ebener as he advises leaders in whatever field, be it faith or business or just in every day life, to take notes from the beatitudes, and apply them to living life faithfully and through Jesus's example. "Blessings for Leaders" is an insightful and important guide of faith, not to be overlooked.

A Season of Mystery
Paula Huston
Loyola Press
3441 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
9780829437546, $14.95, www.LoyolaBooks.org

As we enter the second half of our lives, it is a mistake to consider it only a decline. "A Season of Mystery: 10 Spiritual Practices for Embracing A Happier Second Half of Life" is a faithful and driven read about facing midlife and how to better inspire oneself live a life much more worth living as we enter the golden years, and dispel the fears that come with aging, encouraging a thought process that can make us young at heart and mind for years to come. "A Season of Mystery" is well worth considering for Christians who want to use the gift of life to its fullest.

The Passionate Jesus
Rev. Peter Wallace
Skylight Paths Publishing
Sunset Farms Offices, Route 4
PO Box 237
Woodstock, VT 05091
9781594733932, $18.99, www.skylightpaths.com

Passion and living life are the most crucial lessons of Christ. "The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus About Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically" is a spiritual read about the meaning of Christ's life, shunning depictions of him as a man above emotion, instead looking to a man who lives life with anger, fear, and compassion like we all do and can, as Revered Peter Wallace encourages people to love and inspire those emotions further in their lives. "The Passionate Jesus" is a strongly recommended addition to any Christian and spirituality collection, much recommended.

St. Teresa of Avila
Tomas Alvarez
ICS Publications
2131 Lincoln Road, NE
Washington, DC 20002-1199
9780935216837, $18.95, www.icspublications.org

When barriers are broken, new ground is made, for the better of all. "St. Teresa of Avila: 100 Themes On Her Life and Work" tells the chronicle of first woman to attain the title doctor of the church, who through her work and struggles, did much to change things in her society for women and society, standing against censorship, anonymity, and issues of the day such as the introduction of America into European minds. "St. Teresa of Avila" is an insightful addition to any Christian Studies and reference collection.

Women of the Bible
Carol Smith, Ellyn Sanna, Rachael Phillips
Barbour Publishing
P.O. Box 719
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
9781620291832, $12.99, www.barbourbooks.com

The role of the woman in the bible is no simple understanding. "Women of the Bible: A Visual Guide to Their Lives, Loves, and Legacy" seeks the stories of the female figures of the bible, touching on the lives and souls of these women living in a very different and much more male dominated society. But Christ challenged many things in his era, including the role of women in everyday life. "Women of the Bible" is a much recommended addition to Christian and women's studies collections.

The Art of Life
Joan Chittister
Novalis
c/o Twenty-Third Publications
PO Box 6015
New London, CT 06320
9782896465378, $19.95, www.novalis.ca

For those who dedicate themselves wholly to faith, life is a very different endeavor indeed. "The Art of Life: Monastic Wisdom for Every Day" is a collection of Christian spirituality, as Joan Chittister offers her experiences as a Benedictine nun, sharing her art and thought throughout her life and existence, with full color reproductions of that art work all throughout. "The Art of Life" is a must for those seeking bites of life and living and making the most of what they seek in their faith.

The God Who Weeps
Terryl Givens & Fiona Givens
Ensign Peak
c/o Deseret Books
57 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
9781609071882, $19.99, www.deseretbook.com

A bit of order and logic entices us so far. "The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life" is a guide to the Mormon faith, explaining its tenets and ideas of the faith, the will of the Lord, the role of mankind in his own divinity, and how we fit into life's greater picture. For those seeking an explanation of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, "The God Who Weeps" is an important and recommended addition to Christian studies collections focusing on Mormonism.

The Art of Pastoring, revised edition
David Hansen
IVP Books
c/o InterVarsity Press
PO Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830841042, $16.00, www.books.ivpress.com

The Art of Pastoring: Ministry Without All the Answers appears in a revised edition to offer a fine survey of pastoral work. It's not another book on how to grow a church: it's about the foundations of pastoral ministry: how to reflect Christian roots in handling everyday life challenges, how to connect such life with Biblical-based insights and solutions, and more. Stories supporting this kind of ministry appear in a newly revised, updated title that includes a new foreword, introduction and afterword, two new appendices, and a discussion guide. A fine choice for any pastor looking to further community and spiritual connections.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
2140 Oak Industrial Drive, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
www.eerdmans.com

Brian Brock and John Swinton's DISABILITY IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION: A READER (9780802866028, $45.00) provides a fine survey from a range of contributors who bring together key writings on disability by thinkers across Christian history, from Augustine and Kierkegaard to Bonhoeffer. Fourteen experts in theology and disability studies cover different eras and groups of thinkers and highlight important themes in disability and Christian thinking over the eras, providing a powerful reader to any who have a specific interest in Christian perceptions of disability, health, and God's will. An excellent recommendation for scholarly and college-level Christian holdings. William Loader's THE NEW TESTAMENT ON SEXUALITY (9780802867247, $65.00) comes from a professor who reviews cultural contexts and New testament texts related to sexuality, covering warnings about sexual issues and affirmations about sexual union. From divorce and same-sex relations to celibacy and gender roles, this offers specific interpretations blending biblical texts with insights on how they've been interpreted over the centuries, making this a fine pick for any scholarly Christian collection. Reinhard Hutter's DUST BOUND FOR HEAVEN: EXPLORATIONS IN THE THEOLOGY OF THOMAS AQUINAS (9780802867414, $50.00) shows how Thomas Aquinas' view of the human being as dust bound for heaven blends two basic questions: does humanity have such an inbred thirst for God that each person embarks on a religious quest to fill it, and does a human being living after the fall become a 'new creation' for heaven? Christian collections will find this not just an analysis of Aquinas' viewpoint and questions, but how his perspective applies to modern concerns, from politics to relationships between human freedom and divine grace. The result is a top and outstanding pick for any scholarly survey of Thomas Aquinas' works and perspective. C. Randall Bradley's FROM MEMORY TO IMAGINATION: REFORMING THE CHURCH'S MUSIC (9780802865939, $25.00) argues that basic cultural changes require new church responses to worship. It's more than just a review of current ineffectual policies, though: this is a call to action which is packed with imaginative new ways churches can move forward with meaningful change to reach new parishners. Any church looking to incorporate new strategies to reach members will find this a solid acquisition!

Orbis Books
PO Box 308
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0308
www.orbisbooks.com

John C. Sivalon, MM's GOD'S MISSION AND POSTMODERN CULTURE: THE GIFT OF UNCERTAINTY (9781570759994, $28.00) is for any Christian collection strong in analysis of missions, and blends the author's passion for mission with his vision of how God and the Church interact in 20th century culture. It provides a key re-visioning of God and a mission for modern times, showing individuals how to recreate God's word in their daily efforts and how to use it to highlight goodness and value in postmodern world culture. An exciting survey evolves! John Feehan's THE SINGING HEART OF THE WORLD: CREATION, EVOLUTION, AND FAITH (9781570759840, $26.00) refutes the argument that atheism is the only belief consonant with the scientific worldview, drawing important links between creation, spirituality, and the presence of God in other life forms. From Emperor penguins and the classification of flies to the need to the evolutionary processes of religion itself, this is a scholarly debate accessible to general spiritual readers as well as religious scholars. Keri Day's UNFINISHED BUSINESS: BLACK WOMEN, THE BLACK CHURCH, AND THE STRUGGLE TO THRIVE IN AMERICA (9781570759819, $28.00) is a pick for any collection strong in Christian life and thinking and examines black church structures and black women, identifying the churches as sites that provide resources for poor black women. Black moral, ethical and spiritual thinking is outlined in a portrait of the social issues of poor black women today and how black churches can become agents of change and models of empowerment, making this a strong pick for college-level social issues holdings as well as religious collections. Dale T. Irvin and Scott W. Sunquist's HISTORY OF THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT V. 11: MODERN CHRISTIANITY FROM 1454-1800 (9781570759895, $40.00) is a top pick for any interested in Christian history. The first volume traced the development of Christianity from its origins to the mid-fifteenth century; this companion continues the treatment and is recommended for readers of the first, blending Orthodox churches into the evolutionary history and showing why Asia, Africa and the Caribbean deserve to be examined as major players in the world Christian movement. Scholarly Christian holdings will consider this a key acquisition.


The Native American Studies Shelf

Blackfoot Redemption
William E. Farr
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806142876, $29.95, www.oupress.com

BLACKFOOT REDEMPTION: A BLOOD INDIAN'S STORY OF MURDER, CONFINEMENT, AND IMPERFECT JUSTICE tells of a Canadian Blackfoot known as Spopee, who shot and killed a white man in 1879. Captured as a fugitive, he was interred in an insane asylum in Washington, D.C. and vanished for some thirty years, until a delegation of his people found him and gained his pardon from then-President Woodrow Wilson. He spent his final year on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. This tells his life story and comes from in-depth archival research on government documents and institutional records, covering the wider issues of racial prejudice and Native American rights and providing a scholarly yet gripping saga that belongs in any serious college-level Native American history holding.


The Philosophy Shelf

Beyond Habermas
Christian J. Emden & David Midgley
Berghahn Books
20 Jay Street, Suite 512
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.berghahnbooks.com
9780857457219, $65.00, www.amazon.com

Jurgen Habermas (born June 18, 1929) is a German sociologist and a philosopher in the tradition of critical theory and pragmatism. He is perhaps best known for his theory on the concepts of communicative rationality and the public sphere. His work focuses on the foundations of social theory and epistemology, the analysis of advanced capitalistic societies and democracy, the rule of law in a critical social-evolutionary context, and contemporary politics, particularly German politics. Habermas's theoretical system is devoted to revealing the possibility of reason, emancipation, and rational-critical communication latent in modern institutions and in the human capacity to deliberate and pursue rational interests. He is perhaps best know for having introduced the concept of the 'bourgeois public sphere' with respect to the field of political science. Collaboratively compiled and edited by Christian J. Emden (Associate Professor of German Intellectual History and Political Thought, Rice University) and David Midgley (Reader in German Literature, Cambridge University, England), "Beyond Habermas: Democracy, Knowledge, and the Public Sphere" is 248 page compendium nine erudite and scholarly essays by accomplished academicians and organized into three major sections: Public Opinion in the Democratic Party; Knowledge and the Public Sphere; and Democracy, Philosophy, and Global Publics. Informed, informative, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and reflecting an expansion based or inspired in part upon the earlier work of Habermas, this superb anthology of impeccable scholarship is a seminal and highly recommended body of work. Enhanced with the inclusion of an extensive bibliography, notes on the contributors, and a comprehensive index, "Beyond Habermas" is an essential addition to academic library philosophy collections.

Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense
Steve Hagen
Sentient Publications
1113 Spruce Street
Boulder, CO 80302
978159181180, $18.95, www.sentientpublications.com

Understanding is secondary to much of the world. "Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense: An Inquiry into Science, Philosophy, and Perception" is a philosophical exploration of philosophy and science itself, as Steve Hagen tries to define the purpose of understanding, discussing many concepts and their purpose in seeking to define our perception. With a touch of humor and no shortage of concept to ponder, "Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense" is a core addition to any community or college modern philosophy collection.

Answers for Aristotle
Massimo Pigliucci
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780465021383, $27.99, www.basicbooks.com

ANSWERS FOR ARISTOTLE: HOW SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY CAN LEAD US TO A MORE MEANINGFUL LIFE argues that neither science nor philosophy alone can provide a complete and accurate picture of human life and relationships. Instead it blends the two different approaches to cull lessons from each into a kind of 'unified theory' of human philosophy and meaning, presenting a method of blending science and philosophy to address life questions. Both science and philosophy holdings, as well as many a general interest collection catering to advanced readers, will find this an intriguing approach to analyzing life's meaning.


The Political Science Shelf

The Last Great Senator
David A. Corbin
Potomac Books, Inc.
22841 Quicksilver Drive
Dulles, VA 20166-2012
www.potomacbooksinc.com
9781612344997, $34.95, www.amazon.com

Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale, Jr.; November 20, 1917 - June 28, 2010) was a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Byrd served as a U.S. Representative from 1953 until 1959 and as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010. He was the longest-serving senator and the longest-serving member in the history of the United States Congress. "The Last Great Senator: Robert C. Byrd's Encounters with Eleven U.S. Presidents" by David A. Corbin (Senator Byrd's former speech writer and an expert on the U.S. Senate having served 26 years as a Senate staffer, including ten years on the leadership staffs of Senate Majority leaders George Mitchell and Tom Daschle) is a 388 page compendium that begins with Senator Byrd's life in West Virginia, then proceeds to his election to the U.S. Senate in 1958. The focus is then consecutively showcased upon his work with the Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II, and Obama administrations. Superbly written, enhanced with extensive notes, a bibliographic essay, and a comprehensive index, "The Last Great Senator: Robert C. Byrd's Encounters with Eleven U.S. Presidents" is a unique and highly recommended contribution to community and academic library American Political Science. American History, and American Biography reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

The Power Of The Mayor
Chris McNickle
Transaction Publishers
35 Berrue Circle
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
www.transactionpub.com
9781412849593, $39.95, www.amazon.com

David Norman Dinkins (born July 10, 1927) is a former politician and Mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993. He was the first and is, to date, the only African American to hold that office. "The Power of the Mayor: David Dinkins: 1990-1993" by Chris McNickle is a 324 page critique of David Dinkins four year term as the mayor of New York, noting the flaws of his political leadership style as well as his political successes which were to include balancing four annual budges, preventing a fiscal takeover by the unelected new York State Financial Control Board, a substantial reduction in the crime rate, structural changes to the municipal public school system, and improved access to health care services for the poor. Informed, informative, insightful, detailed, and superbly written, "The Power of the Mayor" is enhanced with the inclusion of an extensive bibliography and a comprehensive index making it an invaluable and seminal contribution to academic library 20th Century American Political Science reference collections and Black Studies supplemental reading lists.

Regulating to Disaster
Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Encounter Books
900 Broadway, Suite 601
New York, NY 10003
9781594036163, $23.99, www.encounterbooks.com

REGULATING TO DISASTER: HOW GREEN JOBS POLICIES ARE DAMAGING AMERICA'S ECONOMY is a pick for political science, business and economics libraries alike and considers the nature and claims of 'green' jobs, showing how energy prices rise dramatically and American economic growth suffers when government invests in nonviable 'green' businesses. It's a hard-hitting condemnation of President Obama's support of electric cars, solar energy, wind farms and more - and draws intriguing connections between these technologies and how subsidies help create manufacturing jobs in China and South Korea. Any collection interested in the politics surrounding 'green' industries needs this title.

Reagan's Comeback
Gilbert Garcia
Trinity University Press
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212
9781595341426, $17.95, www.tupress.org

REAGAN'S COMEBACK: FOUR WEEKS IN TEXAS THAT CHANGED AMERICAN POLITICS FOREVER re-creates the moment in Ronald Reagan's political career when he unexpectedly swept every congressional district in the 1976 Texas primary, roaring back after a campaign that looked unwinnable. The national Republican leadership was against him up to that point: it took only one state and one month to totally turn this around, and REAGAN'S COMEBACK provides a close analysis using first-person interviews and insights from campaign volunteers, political activists, and more to trace Reagan's insurgent movement and its lasting affects on American political strategy. A 'must' for any political studies collection!


The Writing/Publishing Shelf

Epic
Frederick Turner
Rutgers University
35 Berrue Circle
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
1412849446, $39.95, www.transactionpub.com

Epic is a term that means great, grand, bigger than you or I. "Epic: Form, Content, and History" delves into this concept in storytelling, where massive, sweeping narratives have taken hold in much of literature as well as countless other mediums in comics, gaming, movies, anime, and so many others. Analyzing the epic story and why it attracts so many with its origin stories, endless journeys, and battle of good and evil. "Epic" is a core addition to any community or college library literary study collection.

Writing for the Web
Lynda Felder
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300
Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321794437, $24.99, www.newriders.com

WRITING FOR THE WEB: CREATING COMPELLING WEB CONTENT USING WORDS, PICTURES AND SOUND teaches all the basics for creating effective Web content using words, pictures and sound, and comes from a writer who blends guidelines with photos, lists and tables to outline the key concepts behind writing interactive stories. It teaches how to create copy appropriate for the Web and provides exercises and guidelines tested by the author. Any who would produce written content for Web distribution needs this clear how-to manual!

Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Fred White
Writer's Digest Books
c/o F+W Media
38 E. 29th Street
New York, New York 10016
9781599635309, $16.99, www.writersdigest.com

Where Do You Get Your Ideas? A Writer's Guide to Transforming Notions Into Narratives is a recommendation for any writer's reference library and covers six basic stages of writing, from idea to drafting and final product. It tells how to create and use a writer's notebook, where to locate ideas and inspiration, and how to develop said ideas into works of fiction and nonfiction using mapping and collaging techniques, among others. Exercises accompany specific ideas on getting better organized with accompanying online information including printable worksheets for further organizing and encouraging these inspirations. Any writer's reference collection will benefit from this specific approach to honing creative thinking.

Metawritings
Jill Talbot, Editor
University of Iowa Press
119 West Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781609380892, $39.95, www.uiowapress.org

METAWRITINGS: TOWARD A THEORY OF NONFICTION deserves a place in any college-level literary criticism collection and is packed with examples and interviews demonstrating the finer art of writing about writing. Metawriting is present in Facebook and web pages and has fostered essayists and nonfiction writers in the next generation. METAWRITINGS offers a first-person collection packed with insights both literary and stylistic, and pairs pieces steeped in humor with astute analysis for a diverse anthology that remains lively despite its serious-sounding title.


The Literary Studies Shelf

Stories In a New Skin
Keavy Martin
University of Manitoba Press
301 St. John's College
Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3T 2M5
9780887557361, $31.95, www.uofmpress.ca

The literature of a culture changes as the culture changes. "Stories in a New Skin: Approaches To Inuit Literature" is an exploration of indigenous literature as Keavy Martin presents an in-depth and scholarly study on its development, comparing classical works to those who still revere its styles in the modern day. With much respect to the source of the studies, "Stories in a New Skin" is a strongly recommended addition to any literary studies collection focusing Inuit culture, literature, film, and other artistic endeavors.

A Haunted Mind
Dr. Bob Curran
New Page Books
c/o Career Press Inc.
220 West Parkway, Unit 12
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
9781601632197, $19.99, www.newpagebooks.com

A HAUNTED MIND: INSIDE THE DARK, TWISTED WORLD OF H.P. LOVECRAFT is a 'must' for any collection strong in Lovecraft's writings, and offers a blend of biography and new age thinking to consider his odd life, whether some of the Mythos books really exist, and how Lovecraft's horrifying monsters could have originated in previously worshipped, old gods. Previously unknown and unconsidered Lovecraft material blends with an analysis of his literature and the sources of his horror writings, offering new perspectives and approaches to Lovecraft's world. Any collection strong in Lovecraft's horror writings and their origins should have this different examination and interpretation of his inspirations and achievements.


The Mystery/Suspense Shelf

The Unfinished Crime & The Girl Who Had to Die
Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
Stark House Press
1315 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
9781933586410, $19.95, www.starkhousepress.com

Uncertainty and darkness is the allure of many a mystery. "The Unfinished Crime & The Girl Who Had to Die" is an omnibus of two mystery novel from Elisabeth Sanxay Holding, another compilation of classics from Stark House, a prolific publisher of the early twentieth century offering a mirror of the time, with her unique brand and take on the genre. "The Unfinished Crime & The Girl Who Had to Die" is an enticing addition to any mystery collection, highly recommended.

A Carnival of Killing
Glenn Ickler
North Star Press of St. Cloud
PO Box 451
St. Cloud, MN 56302-0451
9780878395842 $14.95 www.northstarpress.com

Veteran journalist and award-winning writer Glenn Ickler presents A Carnival of Killing, a murder mystery set during the icy cold Winter Carnival of St. Paul, Minnesota. When the frozen-stiff body of a young woman who performed for the Winter Carnival is discovered, newspaper reporter Warren "Mitch" Mitchell and photographer Alan Jeffrey are assigned to cover the case. The victim was last seen in the company of one of the Winter Carnival's Vulcan Krewe; any of the group's eight members could potentially be responsible for the killing. As Mitch and Al investigate, they befriend the seductively beautiful coordinator of the Klondike Kates. A layered mystery culminating in a guns-blazing showdown, A Carnival of Killing is highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Murder in Mount Holly
Paul Theroux
The Mysterious Press
c/o Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
841 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10003
9780802155108, $13.00, www.groveatlantic.com

People drive the events of our world, and people aren't always the most sensible things around. "Murder in Mount Holly" is a novel from Paul Theroux, set amongst the Vietnam War, following many curious individuals as they make their way through life. A young man is drafted, and an old man targets a man for a crime, viewing it as a justified target, believing them to be a communist. With romance and scorn bouncing all around among tragedy, "Murder in Mount Holly" is a satirical and insightful spin on life in the cold war and human nature.

Rough Men
Aric Davis
Thomas & Mercer
PO Box 400818, Las Vegas, NV 89140
9781612186535, $14.95, www.amazon.com

Vengeance is a strong calling, and when you're already on sour terms with the law, there's not much stopping you. "Rough Men" follows old crook gone straight going crooked again as Will Daniels loses his son as he tried to follow his dark footsteps and lost his life for it. Delving into the underworld he left behind, he brings down the hammer to those who cost him his son with his own brand of fury. "Rough Men" is a thriller of going against the law and cleansing the underworld.

Fatal Decree
H. Terrell Griffin
Oceanview Publishing
595 Bay Isles Road, 120-G
Longboat Key, FL 34228
9781609090709, $25.95, www.oceanviewpub.com

Understanding a serial killer's modus operandi is the first step towards catching them. "Fatal Decree" is a novel following Matt Royal as he tries to understand the motives behind a serial killer in Longboat Key, Florida. Sensing that those close to him may be soon targeted by the murderer, he tries to find the truth behind the island's secrets and find his own personal happiness while he's at it. "Fatal Decree" is an enticing mystery that should prove hard to put down, recommended reading.

Remember Why You Fear Me
Robert Sherman
Chizine Publications
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
97819274691217, $16.95, www.harpercollins.com

Life never plays out like we want it to, and the results are sometimes terrifying. "Remember Why You Fear Me" is a collection of dark fiction from Robert Sherman, who touches on the horrors of life in its many forms, touching on the real and paranormal as they intertwine and frighten us as they make us laugh with the dark side of our souls. "Remember Why You Fear me" is a fine collection of short fiction for those who find much to enjoy in the darker side of life.

If Hooks Could Kill
Betty Hechtman
Berkeley Prime Crime
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10014
9780425252796, $24.95, www.penguin.com

If Hooks Could Kill is another fine crochet mystery and revolves around Molly and the girls, who decide to sell their wares at a street fair. The only problem is somebody shoots Kelly - and there are no leads to her murder. Can crochet be involved - and can the group embark on a needlework quest to find her killer? A fine mystery evolves linking crochet with murder in this outstanding pick, recommended for mystery and needlework collections alike.

The Cold Cold Ground
Adrian McKinty
Seventh Street Books
c/o Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive
Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781616147167, $15.95, www.prometheusbooks.com

THE COLD COLD GROUND provides Book One of the 'Troubles Trilogy' in a fine Detective Sean Duffy novel recommended for any mystery collection. Set in 1981 in Northern Ireland, Belfast is facing civil war while Catholic detective Sean Duffy, operating in a Protestant environment, is busy trying to track a serial killer who targets gay men. Political and social obstacles to his search hamper an investigation that soon turns to dangerous political associations in this involving story of a policeman caught in the political struggles of his times.

The Wrong Hill to Die On
Donis Casey
Poisoned Pen Press
6962 E. First Ave., #103
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9781464200441, $24.95, www.poisonedpenpress.com

In 1916 Alafair Tucker finds Bernie dead in a ditch, which doesn't endear her to her new home in Arizona despite her initial delight in seeing her sister again and seeing her sick child improve in heath. But her sister's marriage is failing, racial tensions are high in the community, and when Alafair suspects her sister is involved in an illegal operation to smuggle war refugees out of Mexico and into the country, further tensions evolve. A fine mystery for any who appreciate in-depth historical settings involving different times, places, and characters!


The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf

Screen World
Barry Monush
Applause Books
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
19 West 21st Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10010
9781557839527, $49.99, www.halleonard.com

The world of film is bustling. "Screen World: Volume 63 2011" seeks to cover every major film released in the United States in 2011, both foreign and domestic, touching on major films throughout the year. With elaborate features on the more major films and over a thousand black and white photos all throughout, Barry Monush compiles what is a comprehensive reference to film in America throughout 2011 for those want the knowledge at their fingertips. "Screen World" is a reference not to be overlooked.

The Beachcombers at 40
Marc Strange & Jackson Davies
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219
Madeira Park, BC, Canada, V0N 2H0
9781550175653, $26.95, www.harbourpublishing.com

Breaking new ground for its time, The Beachcombers gained a strong following in Canada. "Bruno and the Beach: The Beachcombers at 40" celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the show that proved a favorite on CBC TV for eighteen years and is still remembered quite fondly, telling the stories of the actors the production crew, and reflections on what the show had did to the Canadian national thought and idea. "Bruno and the Beach" is filled with photography, both black and white and in color, capturing the stories strongly, making for an excellent pick for fans of the show seeking a good dose of nostalgia.

The James Bond 007 Omnibus V. 004
Jim Lawrence and Yaroslav Horak
Titan Books
144 Southwark Street
London SE1 OUP, UK
9780857685896, $19.95, www.titanbooks.com

The James Bond 007 Omnibus V. 004 gathers nine of James Bond's most thrilling missions and packs in adventures to accompany the release of his latest adventure Skyfall. This could have appeared in our Graphic Novels section as indeed this is what it is: black and white graphic novel renditions of these classic stories - but is featured here because any avid James Bond movie-goer and fan of the classic comics that first appeared in the British newspaper The Daily Express in the late '50s and early '60s will find this a compelling gathering of works suitable for graphic novel and Bond fan collections alike.


The Women's Studies Shelf

Black Woman Redefined
Sophia A. Nelson, Editor
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781193661732, $16.95, www.benbellabooks.com

Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama provides a fine survey of what it means to be black and female in modern America, and discusses the major challenges to family, career and life that black women face. Original national research is used to provide answers to these issues, from why so many accomplished black women suffer from depression to how political and social circles seem to be moving ahead for black females. The result is a fine survey highly recommended for any black woman and for collections catering to them.

Beauty
Lauen Conrad
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062128454, $21.99, www.harpercollins.com

BEAUTY comes from a style setter, Lauren Conrad, who spent years learning from the pros and perfecting her beauty, and who here shares her insights in a guide devoted to beauty and its promotion. From using diet and exercise to maintain healthy skin and hair to makeup techniques and even an 'encyclopedia of brushes' for various applications, this is packed with specific beauty insights, with full-page photos showing before-and-after examples of the difference each beauty approach provides. The result is a powerful survey recommended for any health, beauty or women's collection.


The Humor 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 print
9781455617777 $14.95 ebook www.pelicanpub.com

Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year 2013 Edition is the forty-first installment in a long tradition of annual creme de la creme collections of the year's most vividly relevant, witty, and sarcastically insightful political cartoons. As always, the cartoons are sorted by subject, and each section is prefaced with a few paragraphs summarizing the year's noteworthy news events, the better to provide context. Of course, the 2012 US presidential election figures prominently, as do the rise of SuperPACs, Occupy Wall Street, gun violence, the struggling economy, the proliferation of social media, health care contentions, tributes to people no longer with us, and much more. "'Do you support Chick-Fil-A's CEO on traditional marriage, or do you favor activists' calls for a nationwide boycott?!!' 'I miss the separation of church and fast food...'" Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year 2013 Edition lives up to its title and is sure to prove a popular, entertaining, and edifying pick for public library general collections or provocative gift-giving!

F*CK! I'm in My Twenties
Emma Koenig
Chronicle Books
680 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
9781452110530, $9.95, www.chroniclebooks.com

F*CK! I'm in My Twenties is the perfect choice for that twenty-something and comes from the hit Tumblr blog of the same name. The author pens fun observations, uses diagrams and checklists that detail her experience living in a big city, and pairs high points from her blog with at least half new material unique to this book. Any who appreciate angst and candid assessments with not a few explicatives will find this a hilarious piece.


The Gardening Shelf

The Beginner's Guide to Gardening
Creative Homeowner
24 Park Way
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
9781580115636, $14.95, www.creativehomeowner.com

For those who enthusiastic about gardening, they want to make it so they enjoy their habit for years to come. "The Beginner's Guide to Gardening" is a guide to the hobby from Creative Homeowner as they advise novices and intermediates alike to get the most out of their gardens, no matter their purpose. Outlining skills and techniques to bring it all together and make the most of it, "The Beginner's Guide to Gardening" is a full color reference that should not be overlooked for those who want to learn everything they can in an easy to use reference.

Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs For Your Home
Creative Homeowner
24 Park Way
Saddle River, NJ 07450-2311
9781580115629 $16.95 www.creativehomeowner.com

Featuring a wealth of full-color photographs on every page, Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs For Your Home is an information-packed resource worthy of Creative Homeowner's high quality standards. Chapters walk the reader through the steps of acquiring and planting bulbs, working with stoil, and taking good care of growing plants; subdivided sections focus specifically on annuals, perennials, and bulbs. "Because most perennials bloom for just a few weeks during a season, you'll need to choose plants that bloom at differing times to have garden color that lasts throughout the season." Annuals, Perennials & Bulbs For Your Home is a hands-on, "must-have" reference and resource that amateur and professional gardeners alike will find immense useful. Highly recommended!

Shamanic Gardening
Melinda Joy Miller
Process
1240 W. Sims Way Box 124
Port Townsend, WA 98368
9781934170366, $19.95, www.processmediainc.com

Gardening is more than the plants the efforts produce. "Shamanic Gardening: Timeless Techniques for the Modern Sustainable Garden" discusses the spiritual side of gardening as Melinda Joy Miller draws on the studies of Feng Shui and how they can apply to the act of gardening, analyzing the plants and their connections to the spirit. With much to consider for avid gardeners with strong new age spirituality followings, "Shamanic Gardening" is recommended and not to be overlooked.

Landscaping
John Kelsey, editor
Fox Chapel Publishing
1970 Broad Street N.
East Petersburg, PA 17520
9781565236998, $24.95, www.FoxChapelPublishing.com

For those with the love of gardening, landscaping is a do it yourself love. "Landscaping: The DIY Guide to Planning, Planting, and Building a Better Yard" is an independent gardening lover's guide to creating their own beautiful designs and style around their home, covering it with green. With advice on creating many of the landscaping staples such as raised flower beds, planting shrubs and trees, and much more, "Landscaping" is presented with plenty of full color photography and diagrams throughout to help readers get the most out of their gardens.


The Railroading Shelf

Livestock & Meatpacking
Jeff Wilson
Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle
Waukesha, WI 53186
9780890248676, $19.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com

Meat has been a staple of America's diet for generations. "Livestock & Meatpacking" is a study of the industry, with emphases on the role of railroads. Chapters are packed with fascinating information for those curious about how livestock cargo were transported across the country, how the refrigerator cars work, the plants that the action happens in, and much more. With historic black and white and color photography where applicable, "Livestock and Meatpacking" is a must for those who want to see the railway cargo times that occurred between the 1860s and 1960s, highly recommended.


The Poetry Shelf

The Oracle of Hollywood Boulevard
Dana Goodyear
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10110
9780393082463, $25.95, www.wwnorton.com

There is much joy, and there is also much to counteract that joy. "The Oracle of Hollywood Boulevard" is a collection of poetry from Dana Goodyear who touches on these ideas and the pieces of life we seek amongst the misery. Honest yet uplifting, "The Oracle of Hollywood Boulevard" is a strong addition to any general poetry collection, highly recommended. "An Old Misogynist": I could have argued with him.//Instead, I watched a bulldog-dirty muzzle,/furious yellow-green eye--/mouth the grass,/each mute, oblivious lunge,/saying, Mine, Mine, until a disembodied hand/pulled it back in line.

Vanitas, Rough
Lisa Russ Spaar
Persea Books
277 Broadway, Suite 708
New York, NY 10007
9780892554201, $15.95, www.perseabooks.com

Intimacy brings us deeply close to those around us. "Vanitas, Rough" is a collection of poetry from Lisa Russ Spaar who delves into the bonds of sex and sexuality in their deep impact in our lives and our paths. "Vanitas, Rough" is a choice addition to any modern literary poetry collection, highly recommended. "Billet-doux": Was I tired of being human/when I dreamed that stub cicada,/blown cavity, bezeled melee of oblivion, blizzarding bees,//my wrists a slurry, melting snow/contused with apple sap? I know hell/is freezing over, but still, the seasons --./Winter is of course a mistake./Yet how else justify this indented nest,/daub & cowlick, frankly pubic, a fluster in the cold brake?//Even now - blue oval stones pecked from inside/& long ago turned to angel wing, to wind --/I know I must not touch, lest I do them harm.


The LGBT Shelf

An Argument for Same-Sex Marriage
Emily R. Gill
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
9781589019201, $29.95, www.press.georgetown.edu

A more perfect union seeks equality for all of its citizens. "An Argument for Same-Sex Marriage: Religious Freedom, Sexual Freedom, and Public Expressions of Civic Equality" advocates marriage equality and studies the debate through an analysis of religion's views on sexuality, the push for neutrality in law, and the constitutional requirement that marriage equality gain ground in modern American society. Advocating gay rights as human rights, "An Argument for Same-Sex Marriage" is a core addition to any social issues and reference collection focusing on current events.

Family Pride
Michael Shelton
Beacon Press
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-2892
9780807010974, $16.00, www.beacon.org

The rights of LGBT individuals have made great strides in the past few decades. "Family Pride: What LGBT Families Should know about Navigating Home, School, and Safety in Their Neighborhoods" is a guide to families and friends of those who do not fall into the hetero-normative ideas and want to help their loved ones live their lives and succeed in the face of hostility and bigotry. With plenty of resources and advice throughout, "Family Pride" is a strong addition to gay issues and social studies collections, highly recommended. Also for Gay issues collections from Beacon Press, "Prairie Silence: A Rural Expatriate's Journey to Reconcile Home, Love, and Faith" (9780807044735, $24.95) following a Lesbian woman's story as she seeks to return home to her native North Dakota.


The Gaming Shelf

576 Tips to Improve Your Defensive Play at Bridge
Eddie Kantar
Master Point Press
331 Douglas Avenue
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5M 1H2
9781897106891, $23.95, www.masterpointpress.com

A good defense can salvage even the most hopeless game. "576 Tips to Improve Your Defensive Play at Bridge: Defensive Tips for Bad Card Holders" is a guide to improving one's Bridge skill on the defensive front, helping one gain a more complete understanding of their game and rounding out their skills. Rapid firing tips with plenty of rounding scenarios and much more, "576 Tips to Improve Your Defensive Play at Bridge" is a must for bridge players, not to be missed.

Don't Listen To Phil Hellmuth
Dusty Schmidt
Cardoza Publishing
5473 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119
www.cardozapub.com
9781580423083, $24.95, www.amazon.com

Phil Hellmuth is exceptionally well known in the professional poker community for two things. Firstly, the number of wins he has had in televised tournaments such as the annual World Series Of Poker events. Secondly, for his antics at the poker table that have earned him the nickname of 'The Poker Brat'. Phil has always been free to offer (often insulting) advice to others on how to properly play No-Limit Texas Hold'em. Now some of his 'advice' (along with the flawed counsels of other TV Poker commentators, self-styled experts, and bracelet winning champions), is deconstructed and corrected in "Don't Listen To Phil Hellmuth" by Dusty Schmidt (with the added assistance of Paul Christopher Hoppe). This 360 page compendium deftly corrects fifty of the worst pieces of poker advice ever to be inflicted upon the novice player. Replete with examples and illustrations, "Don't Listen To Phil Hellmuth" is informed, informative, thoroughly 'novice poker player friendly', and should be considered a mandatory study for anyone seeking to improve their game and eventually play against the likes of Phil Hellmuth and company in a World Series of Poker event or a World Poker Tour tournament some day.


The Judaic Studies Shelf

The Jewish Art of Self-Discovery
Benjamin Rapaport
Urim Publications
c/o Lambda Publishers
527 Empire Boulevard
Brooklyn, New York 11225
9789655241303, $24.95, www.UrimPublications.com

Knowing the self is the first step to knowing the world. "The Jewish Art of Self-Discovery" is a self-help and inspirational guide aimed at Jews and those who want to understand the Jewish personal philosophy in their lives, understanding our personal potential and how to pursue it to our highest extent, using the Torah as a guide and moral compass to our lives. "The Jewish Art of Self-Discovery" is a wise and much recommended addition to Judaic studies and self-help collections, highly recommended.


The Buddhist Studies Shelf

Making Sense of Tantric Buddhism
Christian K. Wedemeyer
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street. NY, NY 10023-7015
http://cup.columbia.edu
9780231162401, $50.00, www.amazon.com

Tantric refers to scriptures and to practitioners of methods described by the scriptures, including:
Hindu Tantra; Tantric yoga; Neotantra (modern western forms of Tantra); Tantric Buddhism. "Making Sense of Tantric Buddhism: History, Semiology, and Transgression in the Indian Traditions" by Christian K. Wedemeyer (Associate Professor of the History of Religions, University of Chicago Divinity School, and Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations) is the newest addition to the outstanding Columbia University Press 'South Asia Across the Disciplines' series. This 336 page compendium is organized into two major sections: Historiography and Interpretation. Of special note is the informed and informative introduction 'Making Sense in and Of the Human Sciences'. Comprehensive, a work of superb scholarship, deftly written, 'reader friendly', and enhanced with the inclusion of two appendices, extensive notes, bibliography, and index, "Making Sense of Tantric Buddhism" is an invaluable contribution to the growing library of Buddhist literature and highly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Buddhist Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

The Core Teachings
Hsing Yun
Buddha's Light Publishing
3456 Glenmark Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
9781932293685, $15.95, www.blpusa.com

The basic discipline of Buddhism rings true to many of us. "The Core Teachings: Essays in Basic Buddhism" discusses elementary basic Buddhism, as the Venerable Master Hsing Yun touches on his decades of work in promoting a brand of Buddhism that encourages the power of the human spirit in our lives, deftly explaining concepts such as the four noble truths, karma, and other central tenets of the faith. "The Core Teaching" is a core addition to any religion and spirituality collection focusing on Buddhism.


The Self-Help Shelf

Recover to Live
Christopher Kennedy Lawford
BenBella Books
10300 N. Central Expressway, STE 400
Dallas, TX 75204
9781936661961, $26.95, www.benbellabooks.com

The power to change ones life lies in the self. "Recover to Live: Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction" is a motivational guide from Christopher Kennedy Lawford who presents advice and wisdom from many experts on addiction on how to better build oneself and prepare to deal with addiction and achieve better health in life. With tips on dealing with many addictions from chemical based addictions like drugs to habitual problems like sex and gambling, "Recover to Live" is a choice and wise read, not to be overlooked for those struggling with their own problems.

Your Ultimate Life Plan
Dr. Jennifer Howard
New Page Books
c/o Career Press Inc.
220 West Parkway, Unit 12
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
9781601622319, $16.99, www.newpagebooks.com

Plotting the course for ones future should never be underrated. "Your Ultimate Life Plan: How to Deeply Transform Your Everyday Experience and Create Changes That Last" is a motivational and inspirational read from Dr. Jennifer Howard who offers her own insights on moving ones life towards the greatness we seek, building confidence and desire to find the success and flourish in spite of it all. "Your Ultimate Life Plan" is a strong addition to self-help and inspirational collections, not to be missed.

The Inspired Life
Susyn Reeve
Viva Editions
2246 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710-2219
9781936740017, $15.95, www.vivaeditions.com

Our potential for happiness lies within ourselves. "The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy" is an inspirational read from Susyn Reeve as she shares her secrets to finding inspiration in life, and keeping that inspiration going strong and living life to its fullest. With much to ponder and much to drive ourselves forward, "The Inspired Life" is a strong addition to motivational and self-help collections for those who want the extra boost out of life.

The Book of I
Joan Konner, editor
Lantern Books
128 Second Place, Garden Suite
Brooklyn, NY 11231
9781590563663, $18.00, www.lanternbooks.com

To know what needs to be done, one best fully understand the self and its goals. "The Book of I: An Illustrious Collection of Self-Reflections" is an inspirational read, compiling quotes from many authors as Joan Konner compiles these thoughts that encourage looking into the self to find ones own answers in their life and pushing for that knowledge and understanding. "The Book of I" is well worth considering for motivational collections, recommended.

Creating On Purpose
Anodea Judith & Lion Goodman
Sounds True
413 South Arthur Avenue
Louisville, CO 80027
9781604078527, $17.95, www.soundstrue.com

Creation is a truly wonderful gift. "Creating On Purpose: The Spiritual Technology of Manifesting Through the Chakras" is a spiritual guide from Anodea Judith & Lion Goodman as they advise readers to realize their inner self, their chakra, and use it to find their higher purpose and discover their better purpose in their lives. "Creating On Purpose" is a strong addition to spiritual and inspirational collections, not to be missed.


The Religion/Spirituality Shelf

Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel
Aaron Chalmers
Print Publicity Manager
InterVarsity Press Academic
PO Box 1400
Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830825455 $30.00 www.ivpress.com

Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel is an academic, yet thoroughly accessible textbook about what history and archaeology have to say about the religion practiced in ancient Israel. Topics covered include the major religious offices mentioned in the Old Testament (such as prophet, priest, sage, and king), the beliefs of the common people, the roles of "the wise" and more. "The lack of a clear dividing line between the various religious specialists is seen in the way that certain individuals could hold multiple offices. For example we have two clear examples of priests, or potential priests, functioning as prophets: Ezekiel (who is explicitly described as a priest in Ezek. 1:3) and Jeremiah (who is said to be a member of the priestly families who lived in Anathoth, Jer. 1:1). There is also good reason to think that at least some of Israel's sages were drawn from priestly circles." A handful of black-and-white illustrations enhance this choice pick for college classroom use, religious studies shelves, library collections or simple browsing. Highly recommended!

History of the World Christian Movement
Dale T. Irvin & Scott W. Sunquist
Orbis Books
PO Box 308
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0308
9781570759895, $40.00, www.orbisbooks.com

Christianity is a major force in the Western World, and its history is closely entwined with much of the rest of the world as well. "History of the World Christian Movement: Volume II: Modern Christianity from 1454-1800" chronicles the history of Christianity from the rise of the Renaissance and the discovery of the New World to the grasp of the Industrial Revolution. Exploring the impact of Christianity, Dale Irvin & Scott Sunquist put a stronger focus on Christianity's role in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. "History of the World Christian Movement" presents a strong study of the force that Christianity has had throughout the world.

Spirituality in Social Work and Education
Janet Groen, Diana Coholic, & John R. Graham, editors
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5
9781554586264, $42.95, wlupress.wlu.ca

For many, social work and spirituality go together, following the words of faith to help those who need it. "Spirituality in Social Work and Education: Theory, Practice, and Pedagogies" discuss the clash of faith and social work, where they come together and where they may be at odds with one another. With a focus on social justice and spirituality when it comes to education on many levels, professors of education and economics in Janet Goren, Diana Coholic, John Graham come together to provide a scholarly discussion of social issues and where the soul lies. "Spirituality in Social Work and Education" is a core addition to any spirituality and social issues studies collections, enthusiastically recommended.

Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes
E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. O'Brien
InterVarsity Press
PO Box 1400
Downers Grove, IL 605151426
9780830837823, $16.00, www.ivpress.com

American society has not much in common with the society of first century Palestine. "Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible" seeks to present the stories and words of the Bible in a new light, but analyzing the culture of the era of the Biblical texts, and removing the western assumptions that come with society, such as the role of the Roman Empire, smaller families, individualism, and much more. "Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes" is a fine study of the Bible by understanding the people and culture of the Bible more clearly.

The Power of The New Spirituality
William Bloom
Quest Books
c/o The Theosophical Publishing House
PO Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
9780835609067, $16.95, www.questbooks.net

Spirituality isn't all about crystals and auras. "The Power of the New Spirituality: How to Live a Life of Compassion and Personal Fulfillment" is a guide to spirituality for those who seek mental and emotional completeness where traditional religion has failed them, encouraging them to find their own soul and spirit separate from any of the metaphysical concepts often associated with spirituality. With much to ponder on the nature of spirituality, "The Power of the New Spirituality" is a core addition to any spiritual and motivational collection.

Keeping the Feast
Milton Brasher-Cunningham
Morehouse Publishing
c/o Church Publishing Incorporated
1637 Beechwood Ave #1
Louisville KY 40204
9780819227898, $16.00, www.churchpublishing.org

There's a spirituality of cooking and creating something new from the old. "Keeping the Feast: Metaphors for the Meal" is a blend of spirituality and cooking from Milton Brasher-Cunningham who presents a down to earth set of wisdom with recipes for simple living and life all throughout. With much thought on ministry and how we can practice it all throughout life, "Keeping the Feast" is a choice addition to Christian wisdom and reference collections, and for those who also enjoy the job of the cook.

The Song in You
LaDonna Gatlin & Mike Marino
Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190
9780757316227, $14.95, www.hcibooks.com

Our life's voice is something that should never be truly silenced. "The Song in You: Finding Your Voice, Redefining Your Life" is an inspirational read from LaDonna Gaitlin & Dr. Mike Marino, who provide insight into life and living on many levels. With a strong musical motif with love to Ladonna's brothers the Gatilin Brothers, Country Music Icons, "The Song in You" has plenty to uplift the spirit and find what really matters in our lives, highly recommended. Also from Health Communications and their inspirational collection, "Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous: Reflections on Daytime Dramas and Divine Intervention" (9780757316487, $14.95) is a faithful and inspirational memoir from 'Days of Our Lives' star Gloria Loring as she shares her experiences with trying to find faith and inspiration through life.


The Fiction Shelf

Chojun
Goran Powell
YMAA Publications
PO Box 480
Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0480
9781594392535, $12.95, www.ymaa.com

Martial arts is a history, a culture, well worth defending. "Chojun: A Novel" is a story of martial arts and history, set among the years leading up to World War II and its aftermath. Kenichi Ota seeks to master his master Chojun Miyagi's karate, and as the war passes over them and brings changes to the land, Kenichi seeks to preserve the ways of his master. "Chojun" analyzes the impact of martial arts, far beyond a combat technique and exercise, recommended.

Olympic Affair
Terry Frei
Taylor Trade Publishing
4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9781589796980, $24.95, www.rowman.com

Romance often blooms in the most bizarre of places. "Olympic Affair" is a historical novel delving into a potential and unusual coupling, drawing much from history and personal memoirs of German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Riefenstahl, famed and infamous for her connections to the Nazi party, is rumored to have had an affair with an American athlete. Through fiction, Terry Frei explores such a circumstance, naming the athlete as Jesse Owen's peer Glenn Morris. "Olympic Affair" is an unusual yet riveting read of historical fiction and romance, much recommended.

Anonymity
Janna McMahan
Koehler Books
www.koehlerbooks.com
c/o Morgan James Publishing
4410 E Claiborne Square, Suite 334
Hampton VA 23666-2071
9781938467233, $15.95, www.morganjamespublishing.com

Wobbling on the edge of life and oblivion, reaching for a life worth living always proves quite difficult. "Anonymity" follows the plight of Emily, a Bartender who wants to reach out to Lorelei, a girl out on the streets who passes through Emily's bar every so often. Her efforts to help though, may end up more harmful than helpful, and "Anonymity" is a riveting tale of life for many young people who struggle to get by in their lives.

Butter
Anne Panning
Switchgrass Books
c/o Northern Illinois University Press
2280 Bethany Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
9780875806815, $16.95, www.niupress.niu.edu

Entering the confusing haze that is a teenager is not made any easier by the bomb of truth. "Butter" is a novel from Anne Panning, following 11-year-old Iris who learns of her adoptive origins, living in small town Minnesota in the 1970s. Focusing on the shift of America from small town life to big town life and the nature of strangers, Panning creates a poignant and enticing read that explores the nature of life and innocence. "Butter" is a strong pick for literary fiction collections.

A Call to Arms
William C. Hammond
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
9781612511443, $29.95, www.navalinstitute.org

Establishing a new republic is not an easy task by any extent. "A Call to Arms" is a historical novel centered on the First Barbary War, the first international conflict that the United States was involved in. Plagued by piracy in the Mediterranean Sea, the Barbary conflict brought America into the conflict, and William C. Hammond draws strongly from history as he tells of the Cutler family and their involvement in the military. "A Call to Arms" is a riveting novel that educates as it entertains, very much recommended reading.

Precis
Bill Mesce Jr.
Stephen F. Austin State University Press
1936 North Street, LAN 203
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
9781936205554, $15.95, www.amazon.com

We have our dreams, and we have our reality. "Precis" is a collection of short fiction along with a novella from Bill Mesce, as he presents stories of those two states and how we often try so hard to bring them all together. With a good dose of poignancy and knowledge for life, he presents a vivid picture of the world's thoughts an desires. "Precis" is not to be overlooked for fiction collections.

The Last Shepherd
Martin Etchart
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166
Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874178869, $22.00, www.unpress.nevada.edu

The will of the family is often hidden behind its secrets. "The Last Shepherd" follows young Mathieu, who upon his father's death, learns that the family sheep ranch is not his to inherit, and travels to the Pyrenees to see his extended family and find the reason why his family abandoned his ancestry. Learning much about life and family in the process, "The Last Shepherd" is a unique coming of age tale that shouldn't be overlooked, much recommended.


The Memoir Shelf

Do Well or Die
Marty Daneman
Cable Publishing
14090 E. Keinenen Rd.
Brule, WI 54820
9781934980866 $17.95 www.cablepublishing.com

Do Well or Die: Memoirs of a WW II Mountain Trooper is the true-life story of author Marty Daneman, a member of the 10th Mountain Division that never lost a battle or ceded territory in Italy's severe Apennine Mountains. Daneman grew up as an ordinary Jewish boy in Chicago, but when his country and the world needed him most, he gave his all to fight against Hitler's army! A handful of vintage black-and-white photographs intersperse this unforgettable glimpse to the daily triumphs, travails, and hardships of World War II. Highly recommended, especially for public and college library military memoir collections.

Keep This Quiet Too!
Margaret A. Harrell
Saeculum University Press
5048 Amber Clay Lane
Raleigh, NC 27612
9780983704539 $17.95 www.hunterthompsonnewbook.com

The extraordinary sequel to "Keep This Quiet", Keep This Quiet Too! More Adventures with Hunter S. Thompson, Milton Klonsky, Jan Mensaert continues the memoir chronicles of four adventurous writers (author Margaret Harrell, who tells her story in first person, and the three named in the subtitle). Spanning the years 1970 through 1986, and set in locales ranging from the United States to Morocco, Belgium, and the C.G. Jung Institute within Switzerland, Keep This Quiet Too! is a real-life saga of living and learning with eyes and ears open. At times adventurous, at times sensual, Keep This Quiet Too! hinges upon the complexities of human relationships, especially the challenges posed by the heart-wrenching feelings of love that may or may not be fully requited. Highly recommended.

But Hope is Longer
Tamara Levine
Second Story Press
20 Maud Street, Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 2M5
9781926920894, $19.95, www.secondstorypress.on.ca

Cancer threatens lives, and if it doesn't take it, it will put the person through hell. "But Hope is Longer: Navigating the Country of Breast Cancer" is a memoir from Tamara Levine as she shares her journey through dealing with cancer, likening her ordeal as if uprooted from everything she loved and sent off to some far off miserable country she wanted desperately to leave. With strength and wisdom for those who are facing this ordeal themselves, "But Hope is Longer" is a must for any memoir collection focusing on cancer and seeking to conquer it.


The Human Sexuality Shelf

Behind the Red Door
Richard Burger
Earnshaw Books
c/o Independent Publishers Group
814 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
9789881998323, $19.95, www.ipgbooks.com

As China catches up with the western world, they liberalize in more than one way. "Behind the Red Door: Sex in China" takes a look at the sexual revolution underway in China, altering the traditions that the country faces from its exposures to Western culture, and how some of the changes within come from the deeply rooted traditional culture that may have been locked away. A fascinating read on the evolution of culture, "Behind the Red Door" is much recommended and not to be overlooked.


The Music CD Shelf

Monologues: A Bouquet of Indian Melodies...
Vandana Vishwas
www.vandanavishwas.com
Silverbirch Productions
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
$TBA www.rockpaperscissors.biz

Indo-Canadian singer and composer Vandana Vishwas presents Monologues: A Bouquet of Indian Melodies..., an original album that draws inspiration from India's legendary poets and fuses both Indian and Canadian musical traditions. Elements of Hindustani classical music balance Western complexity in songs that express a search for identity conducted between personal yearnings and societal expectations. Vishwas' beautiful, lilting voice conveys her exceptional talent in this immersive album. Highly recommended, especially for international and multicultural music CD collections.

Jonathan Rundman
Jonathan Rundman, musician
Salt Lady Records
PO Box 24163
Minneapolis, MN 55424-0163
www.jonathanrundman.com
$13.75 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com

Jonathan Rundman is a self-titled retrospective CD gathering Rundman's most notable songs from four albums. Rundman has held hundreds of performances, traveled thousands of miles, and collaborated with talents as diverse as violinist Mary Rowell, drummer Konrad Meissner, duet vocalist Beki Hemingway and several more appearing in the featured songs. Rundman's signature best-of-the-best album spans the gamut from garage rock to pop and folk, and superbly embodies the spirit and enthusiasm of America's indie music scene. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Smart Girls", "Carol of the Bells", "Librarian", "Ashes", "Surgical Precision", "Second Language", "581", "I Thought You Were Mine", "747s", "Forgiveness Waltz", "Dialysis Carpool", "That Man Upstairs", "Kuortane", "The Serious Kind", "Workin' My Committee", "You Never Last Where You Land", "Narthex", "If You Have a Question", "List of Things to Do", and "Bright Funeral".


The Library DVD Shelf

The Story of Math Collection
Hosted by Professor Marcus du Sautoy
Athena
athenalearning.com
c/o Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598288902 $79.99 www.acornonline.com

The Story of Math Collection is a five-DVD documentary about the extraordinary history and beauty of the discipline of mathematics. From ancient surveyors in the cradle of civilization who needed mathematics to keep track of farmland and taxes, to modern-day contributions that expand our understanding of the universe itself, The Story of Math Collection is not only about equations, but also about the creative and often unusual individuals who advanced humanity's collective understanding. The DVDs include "The Story of Math" series, "The Music of the Primes" which focuses upon the quest to learn about harmony in the prime numbers, and "The Code", which is about patterns that often recur in nature. Bonus materials include brief viewer's guides, short biographies of notable mathematicians, and three "math shorts". Accessible to viewers of all ages and backgrounds, The Story of Math makes learning about science fun, and is worthy of the highest recommendation especially for high school and college library DVD collections. 5 DVDs, 484 min. plus bonus, widescreen, SDH subtitles.

My Digital Life
Learning ZoneXpress
667 East Vine Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
$79.95 www.learningzonexpress.com

Intended both youth and adult viewers, My Digital Life is a DVD overview of challenges endemic to the digital age. Topics addressed including being aware of privacy concerns online, one's digital footprint (the internet is "written in ink" in that anything posted there is potentially archived forever, saved on a vast multitude of people's computers), common misconceptions about "multitasking" and how it can interfere with learning, the risk of neglecting interpersonal skills in an era where social media are increasingly prevalent, and much more. My Digital Life does not demonize the new wired world, but it does put forth the value of taking time to unplug, and ensuring that technology does not encroach upon one's need for sleep, or other valuable aspects of life. Printable teaching materials are available online for this excellent, educational DVD, ideal for homeroom viewing and high school or public library DVD collections. 28 min.

Detropia
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
193777242X $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com

Licensed for public performance, Detropia (a tell-all fusion of "Detroit" and "dystopia") is a documentary of Detriot, one of America's cities hardest-hit by deindustrialization. Detropia tells of how Detroit became the destination of African-Americans fleeing from racist Jim Crow laws in the South; how manufacturing bolstered the middle class; and how America's love affair with the automobile shaped the economic foundations of the "Motor City" - with devastating results when the industry all but collapsed. The Great Recession of 2009 onward put Detroit on the brink, hollowed out its middle class, expanded its slums and exacerbated its ills. Yet there are those who will not give up hope, and envision a revolutionary new future for a postindustrial Detroit. A striking portrayal of human resilience and ingenuity grappling with the fallout of an all but broken economic system, Detropia is highly recommended. 86 minutes (58 minute version on disc), SDH captions.

She-Wolves: England's Early Queens
Athena Learning
c/o Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
www.athenalearning.com
9781598287677 $34.99 www.acornonline.com

As seen on public television, She-Wolves: England's Early Queens is a documentary on DVD based on the book by historian Dr. Helen Castor, about the women in England's history who dared to assume the throne - or at least, make the attempt. 800 years ago, Matilda (daughter of Henry I and granddaughter of William the Conqueror) was the first to seek to wear the crown; others followed, despite the fierce opposition of a male-dominated world. Women who sought rulership were demonized, called "she-wolves", stymied, betrayed, imprisoned, and worse. A 16-page viewer's guide complements this extraordinary exploration of the lives of seven early English Queens in a staunchly patriarchal society. She-Wolves: England's Early Queens is as fascinating as it is educational, and highly recommended especially for public and college library DVD collections. 185 min., widescreen, SDH subtitles.

Unfinished Spaces
a film by Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray
Bullfrog Films, Inc.
PO Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
www.unfinishedspaces.com
193777239X $295.00 www.bullfrogfilms.com

Unfinished Spaces is an award-winning documentary offering a glimpse into Cuban cultural history. In 1961, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara tasked three bright young architects with constructing Cuba's National Art Schools upon a former golf course in Havana. The school's first classes, instructing dancers, musicians, and artists from across the country, began while construction was still unfinished; yet work on the schools was abruptly halted when the political climate turned against the project. Forty years later, the unfinished schools remain in use, though suffering from the ravages of time and wear. Castro personally invited the exiled architects to return to Cuba and finish their masterpiece. Unfinished Spaces is a wonderful addition to library DVD collections about art and art history, highly recommended. 86 minutes (an abridged 58 minute version is also available on the DVD), with optional English SDH Captions or Spanish subtitles.

Wodehouse Playhouse: The Complete Collection
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
9781598288971 $59.99 www.acornonline.com

Wodehouse Playhouse: The Complete Collection gathers twenty of the funniest BBC television shows by celebrated writer P.G. Wodehouse. Oscar nominee Pauline Collins and her real-life husband John Alderton are an acting tour de force, bringing Wodehouse's witty insights and devious comedy to vibrant life. Bonus features include photo galleries, a biography of P.G. Wodehouse, and an insert with background notes about stories and characters. Wodehouse personally offers introductions to the first seven stories in this mockingly mirthful collection, highly recommended especially for gift-giving! The stories are "The Truth about George", "Romance at Droitgate Spa", "Portrait of a Disciplinarian", "Unpleasantness at Bludleigh Court", "The Rise of Minna Nordstrom", "Rodney Fails to Qualify", "A Voice from the Past", "Anselm Gets His Chance", "Mr. Potter Takes a Rest Cure", "Strychnine in the Soup", "Feet of Clay", "The Nodder", "The Code of the Mulliners", "The Smile That Wins", "Trouble down at Tudsleigh", "Tangled Hearts", "The Luck of the Stiffhams", "The Editor Regrets", "Big Business", and "Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo". 6 DVDs, 628 min., fullscreen, English subtitles.

Saint Barbara
Ignatius Press
PO Box 1339
Fort Collins, CO 80522
9781586178161 $19.95 www.ignatius.com

Saint Barbara: Convert and Martyr of the Early Church is movie on DVD about the inspirational life of Saint Barbara. In 303 A.D. Barbara was the pagan daughter of a Roman governor; she converted to Christianity, and spoke up for her fellow Christians. She was tortured and martyred for her faith, yet her serenity, compassion, and conviction are idolized to this day. Saint Barbara: Convert and Martyr of the Early Church recreates a Roman setting with a solid, historical understanding of the time period, though some fictional characters are interspersed with the historical characters in this dramatic tale of sacrifice and redemption. 100 min., English/Spanish subtitles, widescreen.

Religious Mysteries, Volume One
Ignatius Press
PO Box 1339
Fort Collins, CO 80522
9781586178154 $27.95 www.ignatius.com

Religious Mysteries, Volume One is the beginning of a documentary DVD series examining mysteries about Catholic saints, apparitions, Popes, and sacred sites. Volume one has three fascinating featurettes: "The Secret of Bernadette", about Saint Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879) and her miraculous visions of the blessed Virgin Mary; "The Pope of Mercy", about Pope John Paul II and the Polish nun St. Faustina Kowalska, whose visions formed the foundation of the Divine Mercy devotion; and "The Lost Ark", about the legendary Ark of the Covenant, the Ethiopian claim to possess and cherish this sacred object, and testimony from an Italian architect who photographed it. Captivating photography blends with the soul-stirring narratives in this choice pick for Christian DVD collections.150 min.


The Wine/Beer Shelf

Brew Like a Pro
Dave Miller
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
9781612120508, $18.95, www.storey.com

Good beer doesn't need to come from a foreign brewery, it can come from your own home. "Brew Like A Pro: Make Pub-Style Draft Beer at Home" is a guide to capturing that professional pub style beer for those who want to master it themselves and perhaps even improve upon it on many levels. Author Dave Miller uses his combination expertise as a homebrewer and professional to advise those who want to combine disciplines with plenty of technical and practical advice throughout. "Brew Like a Pro" is a strong recommendation for anyone who likes beer and do it yourself projects.

How to Make Your Own Brewskis
Mark Murphy & Jordan St. John
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438001708, $12.99, www.barronseduc.com

A good beer is easier to make than one thinks. "How to Make Your Own Brewskis: To Go-To Guide for Craft Brew Enthusiasts" is a guide for potential home brewers as Mark Murphy & Jordan St. John advise readers on how to break into the self-brewer field, coming at readers with recipes and practical advice for making the whole process come together, and how to customize your brew to your own personal tastes. "How to Make Your Own Brewskis" is a must for any beer-lover who thinks they have the idea for some truly great tastes.


The Civil War Shelf

Colonel Edward E. Cross, New Hampshire Fighting Fifth
Robert Grandchamp
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786471911, $39.95, www.amazon.com

Edward Ephraim Cross (April 22, 1832 - July 3, 1863) was a newspaperman and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. "Colonel Edward E. Cross, New Hampshire Fighting Fifth: A Civil War Biography" by American military historian and author Robert Grandchamp is a superbly researched, impressively detailed, deftly written, 230 page biography of Edward Cross' military career as a Union officer in the American Civil War. Of special note is the appendix 'The Young Volunteers". Enhanced with the inclusion of extensive chapter notes, an extended bibliography, and a comprehensive index, "Colonel Edward E. Cross, New Hampshire Fighting Fifth: A Civil War Biography" is a valued and highly recommended addition to academic library American Civil War History collections and personal Civil War Studies reading lists.

Discovering The Civil War in Florida
Paul Taylor
Pineapple Press, Inc.
PO Box 3889
Sarasota, FL 34230-3889
9781561645299, $18.95, www.pineapplepress.com

The conflict of Civil War was fought in every state of the former Union. "Discovering The Civil War in Florida" analyzes the conflict through the perspective of Florida, offering insight on how the war was fought throughout the state. From battles taking place in the state to personal accounts of the war's impact on every day life in the region, "Discovering the Civil War in Florida" is a must for Civil War focused history collections, recommended.


The Woodworking Shelf

A Gathering of Spoons
Norman D. Stevens
Linden Publishing
2006 South Mary
Fresno, CA 93721-9875
9781610351300 $24.95 www.woodworkerslibrary.com

A Gathering of Spoons: The Design Gallery of the World's Most Stunning Wooden Art Spoons is a gorgeous, full-color photographic showcase of incredibly distinctive, carved wooden spoons from the collection of Norman D. Stevens. Over 200 hand-carved spoons are displayed; though virtually all were crafted in the twenty-first century, many draw upon ancient woodcarving traditions from a diversity of cultures for inspiration. A brief introduction discussing the collection history and artistry rounds out this striking and memorable display of lovingly carved art.


The Music Shelf

Yodel in Hi-Fi
Bart Plantenga
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor
Madison, WI 53711-2059
9780299290542 $34.95 uwpress.wisc.edu

Yodel in Hi-Fi: From Kitch Folk to Contemporary Electronica is a grand celebration of the history, tradition, and modern-day yodeling performances worldwide. Transcending cultures and language barriers, yodeling has been practiced by singers in Switzerland, Korea, Colorado, and Iran; it has been a part of cowboy life, Oktoberfest celebration, movie soundtracks and even commercials. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this engaging text of yodeling's rich heritage. Yodel in Hi-Fi is a welcome contribution to folk music shelves, highly recommended.


The Dance Shelf

How To Teach Beginning Ballet, the First Three Years
Judith Newman
Princeton Book Company Publishers
614 Route 130, Hightstown, NJ 08520
9780871273741, $27.95, www.dancehorizons.com

"How To Teach Beginning Ballet, The First Three Years" is a condensed manual of beginning ballet instruction with complete syllabi for the first three years of beginning ballet curriculum. Ideally beginning ballet instruction at the age of about 7 years, young dancers will progress towards begin ready for point work after a minimum of three years of preparatory ballet training. Building the foundation of classical ballet correctly in young dancers is crucial to the ongoing goal of creating new exciting performances and performers of a demanding physical art form. "How To Teach Beginning Ballet" is filled with practical advice, specific breakdowns of dance step components, positions, and techniques, assisted by black and white photos and handy checklists and tips for new teachers. Filling the studio with excited young students may be a first goal, but to accomplish this, the new ballet teacher needs a toolkit of ideas and helpful approaches to make the best use of her skills and performance and teaching talents. "How To Teach Beginning Ballet" is divided into three parts according to First, Second and Third Year, and each part is further subdivided into (First Section, Before the Barre), At the Barre, In the Center, Transition Steps, Petite Allegro, and Turns, with the third section including Batterie. End chapters on Grand Allegro and Point Work follow, and Part IV includes details about running a dance studio, teaching tips and final notes. Written by an acclaimed professional dancer and dance teacher, "How To Teach Beginning Ballet" is a classic updated teacher's manual, with many valuable specific guidelines and directions for content of teaching pre-point instructional ballet.


The Reference Shelf

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013
World Almanac Books
c/o Infobase Learning
132 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
9781600571619 $34.95 www.worldalmanac.com

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013 continues its strong tradition (since 1868!) of packing an immense amount of solid, quick-reference information at the browser's fingertips. The new 2013 edition includes data on America's 2012 election results, the 2012 Olympic records and results, a new "the World at a Glance" section, 2012's top 10 news topics, and a brief, full-color section of the "2012 Year in Pictures". A one-stop shop of data, statistics, charts, and graphs covering everything from science and technology to world maps & flags, sports highlights, and much more, The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2013 is highly recommended as an indispensable addition to public library collections.


The Library Science Shelf

Reference And Information Services, third edition
Kay Ann Cassell & Uma Hiremath
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
9781555708597, $69.95, www.amazon.com

Now in an expanded and thoroughly updated third edition, "Reference and Information Services: An Introduction" by librarians Kay Ann Cassell and Uma Hiremath is a 528 page compendium providing a complete and comprehensive instructional course in all aspects of library reference and information services. Deftly organized into four major sections (Fundamental Concepts; Introduction to Major Reference Sources; Special Topics in Reference and Information Work; Developing and Managing Reference Collections and Services), "Reference And Information Services" will serve equally well as a Library Science curriculum textbook and as an on-going professional reference work. Of special note is the appendix article 'RUSA - Outstanding Reference Sources 2007-2012'. Enhanced with the inclusion of an Index of Reference Sources, a Subject Index, and a listing of the editors and contributors, "Reference And Information Services" is highly recommended for the Library Science resource collections of professional and academic libraries.


The Genealogy Shelf

The Genealogist's Internet, fifth edition
Peter Christian
Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781408159576, $27.95, www.bloomsbury.com

The internet is an invaluable research tool for many fields. "The Genealogist's Internet" is a fifth edition update for the enthusiastic family history researcher who wants to get the best research they search out their family's history by themselves and with the assistance of others who enjoy seeking out their family trees. With advice on using public records and their presence on the internet, "The Genealogist's Internet" is an updated and very much useful addition to any genealogist reference collection.

Kinship
Jackie Smith Arnold
Genealogical Publishing Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260
Baltimore, MD 21211
9780806319537, $14.95, www.genealogical.com

The law and the family have intertwined much. "Kinship: It's All Relative" is a guide to the history of genealogy and the law, compiling the history of how kinship has been tracked since Biblical time, ancient common laws, inheritance rights, and much more, with in-depth charts tracking modern marriage laws and much more. "Kinship" is a strong addition to genealogy and reference collections, highly recommended.


The Criminology Shelf

Boys of the Cloth
Vincent J. Miles
Hamilton
c/o Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
9780761859741, $26.99, www.rlpgbooks.com

Sexual abuse by priests continues to be a black mark on the Catholic church. "Boys of the Cloth: The Accidental Role of Church Reforms in Causing and Curbing Abuse by Priests" analyzes the politics and policies of the Catholic Church over hundreds of years and how it is strong impacting in both directions the corruption of the church. Vincent Miles focuses on the 1960s, but takes notes on the modern situation as well as history to present a vivid picture of scandal and why it is happening. "Boys of the Cloth" is a strong addition to social issues and religious studies collections, highly recommended.

The Spin Doctor
Kirk Mitchell
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669
Far Hills, NJ 07931
9780882823942, $24.95, www.newhorizonpressbooks.com

Those with much to hide often create elaborate plots to cover their trail. "The Spin Doctor: Hero or Cold Blooded Killer" tells the story of Kurt Sonnenfeld, accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country to evade the charge. Sonnenfeld claims that the United States Government is out to silence him for having evidence that 9/11 was an inside job. A story of spin and international debate, "The Spin Doctor" is an intriguing tale of international law and true crime.


The Agriculture Shelf

Iron Harvests of the Field
Peter Dewey
Carnegie Publishing
c/o International Publishers Marketing
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9781859361801, $45.95, www.carnegiepublishing.com

Machines have changed everything we know about farming. "Iron Harvests of the Field': The Making of Farm Machinery in Britain Since 1800" delves into the history and evolution of British agriculture since the Industrial revolution and a blending of British heritage, of the farmer, and of the factory worker. Tracing the early days of the technology to innovators and the enterprises who sold it, the history of the merging of these two concepts tell much about the story of the working man in society. "Iron Harvests of the Field" is a strong addition to general history and reference collections, especially those with a focus on the Industrial Revolution in regards to Great Britain.


The Pets/Wildlife Shelf

Butterflies of the South Pacific
Brian Patrick & Hamish Patrick
Otago University Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213
www.otago.ac.nz/press
9781877578045 $49.99 www.isbs.com

Featuring glorious color photography throughout, including close-up images of virtually every listed species, Butterflies of the South Pacific is an information-packed guide that is invaluable to entomologists, yet accessible to lay readers. Each profiled species has its own text block describing its locality, wingspan, distribution, and notable observations about its ecology. In addition to the exhaustive species listings, Butterflies of the South Pacific also devotes its first and final chapters to general information concerning butterflies' precarious position in fragile Pacific ecosystems, as well as conservation and education efforts. A bibliography and an index round out this professional-quality resource. Highly recommended.

Experiencing Animal Minds
Julie A. Smith & Robert W. Mitchell
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231161510, $35.00, http://cup.columbia.edu

Animals too have minds, and our communications with them can often be troubled. "Experiencing Animal Minds: An Anthology of Animal-Human Encounters" discusses the communications between mankind and the rest of the animal kingdom. Julia Smith and Robert Mitchell, professors of language and psychology, offer a study of animal thought and reasoning, critiquing the ready nature of humanity to anthropomorphizing them and how to understand that a bear's logic is far removed from human logic. "Experiencing Animal Minds" is a fascinating study of thought and psychology in a scope that goes beyond the human understanding of the universe.


The Language Studies Shelf

Improving Your Global Business English
Fiona Talbot & Sudakshina Bhattacharjee
Kogan Page USA
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
9780749466138, $19.95, www.koganpageusa.com

For better or worse, English has become the language of business internationally. "Improving Your Global Business English: The Essential Toolkit for Writing and Communicating Across Borders" is a useful guide for international business people as they advise how to sharpen one's language skills across borders, understanding many pitfalls that even primary speakers may fall into. With tips focused on social media, grammar, and speaking well across borders, "Improving Your Global Business English" is a strongly recommended for business and language collections.


The Parenting Shelf

What Your Child Needs From You
Justin Coulson
Australian Council for Educational Research
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 NE 58th Suite 300
Portland, OR 97213-3786
9781742860435, $24.95, www.isbs.com

The family bonds are not something that simply happens, but something to be nurtured. "What Your Child Needs From You: Creating a Connected Family" is a guide for fostering strong family bonds in their children and encouraging discipline and compassion in ways that temper the child's character without hostile punishment, and encouraging good principals for a life time. "What Your Child Needs From You" is a must for parenting and family relationship collections, highly recommended.

The Biting Solution
Lisa Poelle
Parenting Press
PO Box 75267
Seattle, WA 98125
9781936903078, $13.95, www.parentingpress.com

Bad habits can lead to a pile of problems later on. "The Biting Solution: The Expert's No-Biting Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators" is a guide for parents of solution who are having problems about biting as a youth, the roots of the problem, and what can be done to help youths communicate and behave more appropriately. Boasting potential successes in a week or less, "The Biting Solution" is a useful guide for parents of very young children, highly recommended.


The International Studies Shelf

New Perspectives in Italian Cultural Studies
Graziella Parati, editor
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
www.rowman.com
9781611475661, $75.00, www.amazon.com

The second volume in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Press series in Italian Studies, "New Perspectives in Italian Cultural Studies: The Arts And History" is a 344 page compendium knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by Graziella Parati ( Paul D. Paganucci Professor of Italian Literature and Language and professor in the Comparative Literature and Women's and Gender Studies Programs at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire) and features fourteen erudite, scholarly, and seminal contributions by experts in their fields. The articles are organized into four major sections: Fiction; Film; The Arts; and Fascism. Of special note is Victoria Belco's 'Reading Crime in Fascist Italy'. Enhanced with a usefully comprehensive index, "New Perspectives in Italian Cultural Studies: The Arts And History" is a seminal work of collective scholarship and highly recommended for academic library Italian History & Contemporary Culture reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

Arab Spring in Egypt
Bahgat Korany & Rabab El-Mahdi, editors
American University in Cairo Press
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2729
9789774165368, $34.95, www.aucpress.com

The Arab Spring brought sweeping change to Egypt and other Arab states, but a year later, what has resulted? "Arab Spring in Egypt" analyzes the how and why of the event, and the current challenges facing the nation as it tries to move to something better than it had. Looking at the root causes of the uprising against Mubarak, and why the wave of revolution that started in Tunisia resounded so well, "Arab Spring in Egypt" is a modern history study that brings much greater understanding to light about the views of modern Arabic people and the future they see for their country.


The Economic Studies Shelf

The Pure Theory Of Capital
Lawrence H. White, editor
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail
Indianapolis, IN 46250
www.libertyfund.org
9780865978454, $14.50, www.amazon.com

Friedrich August Hayek (8 May 1899 - 23 March 1992), was a British economist and philosopher best known for his defense of classical liberalism. In 1974, Hayek shared the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Gunnar Myrdal for his "pioneering work in the theory of money and economic fluctuations and... penetrating analysis of the interdependence of economic, social and institutional phenomena." Hayek is a major economist and political thinker of the twentieth century. His account of how changing prices communicate information which enables individuals to coordinate their plans is widely regarded as an important achievement in economics. Compiled and edited by Lawrence H. White (Professor of Economics, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia) is a 480 page compendium comprised of the writings of F. A. Hayek and was originally published in 1941. Of special note is Professor White placing these writings into their proper historical context for the benefit of a new generation of economics students. "The Pure Theory Of Capital" is a strongly recommended addition to academic and university library 20th Century Economic Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

The House That Uncle Sam Built
Helena Yeaman
Florida Academic Press
PO Box 357425, Gainesville, FL 32635
9781890357337, $24.95, www.amazon.com

Homeownership has long been a milestone in life's success. "The House That Uncle Sam Built: How the Federal Government and Real Estate Interests Created, Inflated and Rescued the American Dream" takes a new perspective on the 2008 financial crisis and how the cultural push towards home ownership played its hand including government agencies like the federal agency and how historic economic writers Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek would interpret America's economic problems surrounding this industry. "The House That Uncle Sam Built" is a strong addition to economics and political discussion collections, recommended.


The Terrorism Studies Shelf

Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System
National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
9780309114042, $49.00, www.nap.edu

Electricity has become so essential to American life. "Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System" is a collection of essays and thoughts surrounding America's electric power, and the potential threats that lie from attacks on these systems. Discussing vulnerabilities, how to protect against them, recovery concerns, potential dangers from extended power outages, and other vital issues, these issues are discussion comprehensively and are very much worth considering. "Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System" is a must for any collection focusing on national security and the United States defensive systems, very much recommended.


The Large Print Shelf

The Fugitive's Mission
Max Brand
Sagebrush
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230
West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9780753190005, $29.99, www.amazon.com

Frederick Schiller Faust (May 29, 1892 - May 12, 1944) was an American author known primarily for his thoughtful and literary Westerns under the pen name Max Brand. Now three of his iconic short stories are available in a large print format in "The Fugitive's Mission". This 328 page compendium is comprised of the title piece, 'The Fugitive's Mission'; 'The Strange Ride of Perry Woodstock'; and 'Reata: The Reata Story'. As was with all of his trademark western yarns, the action is fast, furious, and surprising, making him one of the true literary greats of the genre along side Zane Grey and Louis L'amour. Also very highly recommended for enthusiasts of the western novel is the outstanding large print 'Lindford Western Library' series from Ulverscroft whose most recent additions are Robert Andeson's "Ghost Riders at Shotgun Bluffs" (9781444812725, $20.99); Rory Black's "The Skull of Iron Eyes" (9781444812732, $20.99); and "Showdown at Dirt Crossing" (9781444812749, $20.99).


The Nautical Shelf

America's Black Sea Fleet
Robert Shenk
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
9781612510538 $34.95 www.navalinstitute.org

Robert Shenk (Professor of English, University of New Orleans) presents America's Black Sea Fleet, a historical examination of America's Black Sea Fleet in the years after World War I. This small but bold fleet of destroyers and other nautical vessels responded to multiple international incidents, from an evacuation of roughly 150,000 White Russians during the close of the Russian Revolution, to coordinating Hoover grain ships to ports in famine-stricken southern Russia, to aiding in the escape of hundreds of thousands of Greek and Armenian refugees from violent Turkish Nationalist Revolution, and much more. A handful of maps and vintage black-and-white photographs enhance this meticulously researched, extraordinarily detailed study, ideal for naval history shelves yet accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended, especially for public and college library collections.

Intrepid Sailors
Chipp Reid
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
9781612511177 $35.95 www.navalinstitute.org

Also available as an ebook, Intrepid Sailors: The Legacy of Preble's Boys and the Tripoli Campaign is a close study of the fascinating true story of the U.S. Navy's campaign against Yusuf Karamanli of Tripoli, who declared war on America in 1801. After two campaigns against the Barbary pirates ended in failure, Commander Edward Preble became commander of the U.S. naval forces in the Mediterranean. Award-winning journalist Chipp Reid reconstitutes the making of history from primary sources. Although Intrepid Sailors is a historical record, the true stories of daring heroics by often dangerously inexperienced young officers is enthralling reading from cover to cover. Highly recommended, especially for public library nautical and military history collections.


The Architecture Shelf

Architecture And Interpretation
Jill A. Franklin, et al
Boydell Press
c/o Boydell & Brewer Inc
668 Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620-2731
www.boydellandbrewer.com
9781843837817, $99.00, www.amazon.com

Educated at the University of the Witwatersrand where he earned a Fine Arts degree and the University of London where he was awarded an Academic Diploma, Eric Fernie has had a long career in the academic and art worlds, occupying a number of important posts. He was Director of the Courtauld Institute from 1995 to 2003 and was President of the Society of Antiquaries of London from 2004 to 2007. It is in his honor that a group of outstanding scholars, under the collaborative editorship of Jill A. Franklin, T. A. Heslop, and Christine Stevenson, contributed twenty-one informed and informative essays on architectural history beginning with John Mitchell's 'Believing is Seeing: the Natural Image in Late Antiquity', and concluding with Peter Guillery's 'Bicycle Sheds Revisited, Or: Why are Houses Interesting?'. Enhanced with a superbly presented introduction by Christine Stevenson and T. A. Heslop, a profusion of illustrations, and a list of contributors and their credentials, as well as a very useful Index, "Architecture And Interpretation: Essays For Eric Fernie will prove to be a seminal and enduringly valued addition to professional and academic library Architectural History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.


The Journalism Shelf

Photo Journalism
Nick Yapp & Amanda Hopkinson
H. F. Ullmann
c/o 60 Cycle Media Relations LLC
38 High Avenue, Nyack NY 10960
www.ullmann-publishing.com
9783848000623, $39.99, www.amazon.com

Photo journalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast) that creates images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography (e.g., documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by complying with a rigid ethical framework which demands that the work is both honest and impartial whilst telling the story in strictly journalistic terms. Photojournalists create pictures that contribute to the news media. A photojournalist is a reporter but he or she must often make decisions instantly and carry photographic equipment, often while exposed to significant obstacles (e.g., physical danger, weather, crowds). Collaboratively compiled and edited by Nick Yapp and Amanda Hopkinson, "Photo Journalism" is a massive, 816 page compendium of images representing 150 years of professional photojournalism from its incipient beginnings down to the present day. Of special note is that the descriptive caption information is offered in a tri-lingual format (English, French, German). A seminal work, "Photo Journalism" showcases an exceptional body of work and should be a core addition to professional, community, and academic library Photography reference collections.


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