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Head First Algebra
Tracey Pilone, M.Ed & Dan Pilone
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596514860, $29.99 www.oreilly.com
Any struggling through a college algebra class needs HEAD FIRST ALGEBRA, which takes
advantage of the latest brain research to design a user-friendly guide packed with real-world
applications. From stories to diagrams and easy charts, this is actually an engaging method of
learning, not a challenge. High school to college-level libraries will find it a top pick.
Gypsy Horses and the Travelers' Way
John Stephen Hockensmith
Fine Art Editions
146 East Main Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
1599755971, $49.95 www.FineArtEditions.net
Photographer/artist/author John Hockensmith provides a gorgeous blend of images and
descriptions of his journeys to Appleby Fair with the British Romani, offering plenty of social
and cultural insights into Gypsy horses, donkeys, people and personalities. The Gypsies
welcomed Hockensmith and his camera into their lives despite their penchant for protecting their
lifestyle from others. That fact alone makes GYPSY HORSES AND THE TRAVELERS' WAY
outstanding for any general lending library: a visual treat and a unique cultural contribution,
highly recommended!
Fire
Frances D. Burton
University of New Mexico Press
1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
9780826346469, $34.95, www.unmpress.com
Fire is truly the one thing that separates man from beast. "Fire: The Spark That Ignited Human
Evolution" traces the history of fire through ancient times to the modern age. If man never gained
control of fire, humanity would have never become the technologically advanced species we are
today, but may in fact have died out tens of thousands of years ago. Fire is truly a fascinating
thing, and author Frances Burton does well in connecting human evolution to fire. "Fire" is the
story of fire, and as such, is the story of mankind.
Aging is Living
Irene Borins Ash & Irv Ash
The Dundurn Group
3 Church Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5E 1M2
9781550028836, $26.99, www.dundurn.com
Life isn't over until you're six feet under. "Aging Is Living: Myth-Breaking Stories From
Long-Term Care" is a look at nursing home residents who, despite their advanced age, have not
withdrawn themselves to simply wasting their lives away reflecting on their lost youth. These
seniors will inspire readers to understand that life isn't over until it's over, and that there is always
time to pick up new hobbies and just enjoy living. "Aging is Living" is a fine gift to any senior
who thinks their life is over prematurely.
Stauffenberg, third edition
Peter Hoffman
McGill-Queen's University Press
3430 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3A 1X9
9780773535442, $22.95, www.mqup.ca
The attempts on the life of Adolph Hitler bring much to the imagination, with the hope that even
when the most evil of men is in power, his countrymen may put him down for it. Now in a newly
expanded third edition, "Stauffenberg: A Family History 1905-1944" brings history to this hope,
which was recently transformed into a Hollywood movie. Following the life of the mastermind
behind of this assassination plot, "Stauffenberg" chronicles a man who would have been
applauded as a hero to many if he'd succeeded. "Stauffenberg" is well worth the read for history
buffs, especially those with a focus on World War II.
Extinct Animals
Ross Piper
Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007
9780313349874, $85.00, www.greenwood.com
Little recognized by the general public, but well known to professionals in the botanical and
zoological sciences, we are in the midst of one of the world's great extinction events with animal
and plant species dying out due primarily to human activities. Nicely illustrated by Renata Cunha
and Phil Miller, "Extinct Animals: An Encyclopedia Of Species That Have Disappeared During
Human History" is a compendium of just such animal species as compiled by zoologist,
independent researcher and natural history enthusiast Ross Piper. Organized chronologically into
seven sections beginning with 'Fewer Than 100 Years Ago' to 'More Than 50,000 Years Ago',
each of these individual chapters list now extinct species that ranging from the better known
Passenger Pigeon, Great Auk, and Dodo, to the more obscure Horned Turtle, Merriam's Teratorn,
Australian Thunderbird, and Megatooth Shark. Of special interest is the information presented
concerning the extinction of the Neanderthal and Homo Erectus (two competing hominid species
that having survived for millions of years became extinct within a millennia of encounter Homo
Sapiens -- us -- between 10,000 and 12,500 years ago). Enhanced with the inclusion of a
Glossary; a Selected Bibliography, a listing of Selected Museums in the United States, Canada,
and Worldwide; and an Index, "Extinct Animals" is a remarkable and highly recommended work
of scholarship that is fully accessible to the non-specialist general reader, as well as
academia.
The Library Science Shelf
Service Learning
Loriene Roy, Kelly Jensen, & Alex Hershey Meyers
ALA Editions
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
9780838909812, $65.00, www.alastore.ala.org
Does one really need a master's degree to run a library? "Service Learning: Linking Library
Education and Practice" is a look at how service education is gaining ground in library education
curricula across the country. Linking the two seems to be a natural move, especially with the
declining rates of students going for masters degrees. Many brilliant minds converge and speak
their piece on the subject. "Service Learning" is of great interest to educators in the field and
librarians looking to the future of their career.
You Don't Look Like a Librarian
Ruth Kneale
Information Today Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
9781573873666, $29.50 www.infotoday.com
Librarians may hold a conservative and stodgy image; You Don't Look Like a Librarian offers
alternatives to this traditional stereotype, telling how to foster and grow new images in the
Internet age. Written by a blogger and pop culture librarian who offers keys to her own changing
role, You Don't Look Like a Librarian includes the results of a 1,000+ respondent survey and
interviews with opinionated librarians across the country. Students of library science and
practicing librarians alike will find this an eye-opening winner.
Recommended Reference Books For Small And Medium-Sized Libraries And Media
Centers
Shannon Graff Hysell,editor
Libraries Unlimited
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
www.greenwood.com
9781591588412, $70.00, www.lu.com
Libraries are in service to their communities, and it is the informational needs of those
communities, along with constraints of budgets and physical facilities, that determent what those
library collections will contain with respect to their reference book collections. Now in a newly
updated and expanded 2009 Edition, "Recommended Reference books For Small And
Medium-Sized Libraries And Media Centers" is published by Libraries Unlimited under the
supervision of the American Reference Books Annual Advisory Board in general, and Associate
Editor Shannon Graff Hysell in particular, to serve small and mid-sized libraries as a guide to
making the most of their limited acquisition dollars in the diverse areas of general reference
works, social sciences, the humanities, as well as science and technology. Drawing upon
contributions by well over one hundred knowledgeable and expert contributors, and well as
twelve professional publications ranging from the Library Journal and School Library Journal, to
Booklist and the Reference & User Services Quarterly, "Recommended Reference books For
Small And Medium-Sized Libraries And Media Centers" is a core addition to the internal library
staff reference collections and a mandatory reference work for college and university Library
Science collections.
Protecting Intellectual Freedom In Your Academic Library
Barbara M. Jones
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
9780838935804, $55.00, www.amazon.com
Protecting the integrity of library collections and the library acquisition process against
community forces that would seek to restrict those collections in accordance with a special
interest criteria is a constant struggle for both community and school libraries throughout the
country. In "Protecting Intellectual Freedom In Your Academic Library: Scenarios From The
Front Lines" Barbara Jones (Caleb T. Winchester University Librarian at Wesleyan University,
Middletown, Connecticut) draws upon her many years of professional experience and expertise
to address the issue of protecting intellectual freedom as represented in school libraries both
public and private, grade level or collegiate. Offering illustrative case studies, Jones provides
narrative treatment of common situations tailored to academic libraries. Of special note is the
provision of detailed, practical, applicable information on dealing with challenges seeking to
delete or restrict materials in library collections. Enhanced throughout with sidebars offering
sample polices, definitions of key terms, and analysis of important statues and decisions affecting
the protections of intellectual freedom in a library environment, "Protecting Intellectual Freedom
In Your Academic Library" should be considered required reading by library board members and
library staff members at all levels of responsibility. Also very highly recommended is ALA
companion book by Pat R. Scales "Protecting Intellectual Freedom In Your School Library:
Scenarios From The Front Lines" (9780838935811, $55.00).
Fundamentals of School Library Media Management
Barbara Stein Martin & Marco Zannier
Neal-Schuman Publishers
100 William Street, Suite 2004, New York, NY 10038
9781555706562, $59.95, www.neal-schuman.com
Libraries have expanded past being simply a wealth of books. "Fundamentals of School Library
Media Library Management" is a guide for school librarians who are faced with the daunting task
of arranging a new influx of multimedia information, as well as deciding what's appropriate for
the school. Chapters include the basics of library management, the latest media technology, tips
for working with teachers, special programs, and much more. Enhanced with charts and graphs,
as well as recommended sources for more information, "Fundamentals of School Library Media
Library Management" is an excellent introduction for those just starting their career as school
librarians.
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Getting Started As A Freelance Writer
Robert W. Bly
Sentient Publications
1113 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
www.sentientpublications.com
9781591810698, $19.95, www.amazon.com
The nice things about being a freelance writer include being your own boss, setting your own
hours, picking out your own subject matter, seeing your name in print, and basically being in
charge of what, when, where, why, and how you make money from your writing. The not-so-nice
aspects of freelance writing include the massive competition you face when trying to solicit
business, sell your work, and manage the business aspects of your do-it-yourself career. Now in a
newly revised and significantly expanded edition, "Getting Started As A Freelance Writer" by
Robert W. Bly (himself a professional writer with an average annual income of more than
$600,00) who draws upon his more than 25 years of experience and expertise is an ideal
instruction manual for anyone who aspires to a successful and profitable career as a freelance
writer. Bly provides pertinent and reliable advice and instruction covering every aspect of
freelance writing including where to find work, how to obtain paying assignments, how to
negotiate fees and contracts to best effect, turning out saleable manuscripts, getting paid on time
and in full, and so much more. Of special note and value are Bly's comments on getting started
and avoiding common mistakes, writing and selling poetry, as well as the commercial sale of
short stories, novels, and essays. "Getting Started As A Freelance Writer" is an ideal and
invaluable 'how to' manual that should be considered mandatory reading for anyone who seeks to
earn their living (full-time or part-time) through their writing.
MLA Handbook For Writers Of Research Papers
Modern Language Association
26 Broadway, 3rd fl., NY, NY 10004-1789
9781603290241, $22.00, www.mla.org
The Modern Language Association is the premier reference resource of the proprieties of written
English. Now in an updated and expanded seventh edition, "MLA Handbook For Writers Of
Research Papers" continues to be a comprehensive, current, and authoritative guide to research
and writing in an online environment offering simplified guidelines for citing works published on
the Internet, as well as citing works from other sources including digital files and graphic
narratives. This new edition is enhanced with more than two hundred additional examples,
several research project narratives, and research paper formats. Of special note is the chapter
devoted to abbreviations. Absolutely indispensable, the "MLA Handbook For Writers Of
Research Papers" is an essential addition to personal, professional, academic, and community
library reference collections.
Basics Film-Making: Screenwriting
Robert Edgar-Hunt, et al.
AVA Publishing
Rue des Fontenailles 16, Case Postale, 1000 Lausanne 6, Switzerland
www.avabooks.ch
9782940373895, $29.95, sales@avabooks.ch
Writing scripts for theatrical, film, and stage productions is a demanding and highly competitive
occupation -- but also a potentially lucrative one for writers with talent, imagination, skill, and a
thorough understanding of the key elements comprising script writing. The collaborative work of
Robert Edgar-Hunt, John Marland, and James Richards, "Basics Film-Making: Screenwriting" is
a basic introductory instruction manual addressing the complete spectrum of screenwriting issues
including script forms, standard practices, idea creation, theories of storytelling, log lines, screen
treatments, 'step treatment', the pitch to potential backers, character development, creating a
fictional world, 'mise en scene', action, tone and genre, dialogue, critiquing and feedback, and
more. A superbly illustrated compendium of information, examples, concepts, and more, aspiring
screenwriters are taken through the complete process of producing a short screenplay especially
written for this textbook covering the total process from initial draft to film pitch. "Basics
Film-Making: Screenwriting" is an ideal and effective introduction that should be considered an
invaluable instructional guide and continuing reference manual for anyone who aspires to write a
professional quality screenplay, either alone or in collaboration.
Flogging The Quill
Ray Rhamey
FtQ Press
845 SE Spring St., Pullman, WA 99163
9780578009353, $19.95, www.ftqpress.com
No sector of the publishing industry is as competitive as that of fiction. The competition facing
any aspiring novelist is intense and only the best, most imaginative, and technically skilled will
succeed. That's why 'how to' books like Ray Rhamey's "Flogging The Quill: Crafting A Novel
That Sells" is such important, practical, and recommended reading for anyone who is seeking to
establish a profitable career writing fiction, regardless of the genre they choose to specialize in.
Drawing upon his years of experience as an author and editor, and as the creator of the 'litblog'
'Flogging the Quill' where writers from around the world can explore the craft of storytelling,
Ray Rhamey has organized his instruction manual into seven major sections: Storytelling;
Description; Dialogue; Technique; Words; Workouts; and Computer Tips. An invaluable
compendium that is as informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking,
"Flogging The Quill" will prove to be an invaluable 'workshop in a book' for anyone seeking to
hone their storytelling skills and produce novels that will be able to successfully compete for
publication and sales.
The Author's Guide To Publishing And Marketing
Tim Ward & John Hunt
O Books
c/o National Book Network
4270 Boston Way, Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
9781846941665, $19.95, www.nbnbooks.com
John Hunt is a publisher. Tim Ward is an author. Together they have drawn upon their many
years of experience and expertise to collaborate in creating "The Author's Guide To Publishing
And Marketing", a comprehensive introduction to the highly competitive and evolving process of
transforming manuscripts into books -- and then selling those books to create a profitable
business for the publisher and a lucrative income for the author. It should be noted for the novice
American writer and aspiring American publisher that the compendium of information, insight,
advice is a British publication so some of the specific resources cited are not readily available
here -- but their counterparts most certainly are. Organized into four major sections (Getting
Published; Marketing the Book; Using the Internet; and Working with the Media), "The Author's
Guide To Publishing And Marketing" offers a highly recommended compendium of useable,
practical, explanatory information that will be of immense and immediate usefulness to anyone
seeking to earn a living by the writing of books and/or establish a profitable business publishing
them.
What You Need To Know To Be A Pro
Terena Scott
Medusa's Muse Press
medusasmuse@gmail.com
9780979715235, $10.00, www.medusamuse.com
When it comes to establishing a publishing enterprise, whether for single title self-published
authors, or publishers aspiring to create a stable of authors under one imprint, there is no need to
re-invent the wheel. Not when Terena Scott has written "What You Need To Know To Be A Pro:
The Business Start-Up Guide For Publishers", a comprehensive but thoroughly accessible
instruction manual covering all the elements of launching a publishing enterprise from choosing
a name, to structuring the fledgling business enterprise, to creating a business plan, to such issues
as licenses, financing, office space, and publishing project evaluation on a case by case basis.
"What You Need To Know To Be A Pro" addresses working with authors from contracts to
editing; the actual publishing of a book from editing to ISBN, to pricing. "What You Need To
Know To Be A Pro" also has invaluable, 'real world' advice on launching a book; keeping track
of inventory, royalties and taxes; and establishing how many book titles can be managed by the
resources available to the publisher. Of special note are the insertions of practical advice from
professional in the publishing industry -- including commentary by James A. Cox, the
editor-in-chief of the Midwest Book Review and the author of this review. Enhanced with the
inclusion of lists of 'Helpful Resources' including a list of 'how to' books, recommended
publisher organizations, publisher oriented websites, "What You Need To Know To Be A Pro:
The Business Start-Up Guide For Publishers" is particularly recommended to those new to the
publishing field and will prove to be as practical and invaluable as it is insightful and
instructional.
The Wine Shelf
Wine Cocktails
A. J. Rathbun
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
www.harvardcommonpress.com
9781558324077, $12.95, www.amazon.com
A good cocktail is one of the benefits of truly civilized life. That's one of the reasons that
culinary authority and author A. J. Rathbun has compiled fifty outstanding recipes in "Wine
Cocktails" showcasing this stylish drink's variety and range of flavors when mixing red, white
and roses wines with various herbs, spices, spirits, liquors, and fruit juices. In this highly
recommended and thoroughly 'user friendly' compendium are to be found cocktails for any and
all occasions from a leisurely summer get-together, to formal occasions like weddings, to
companionable after-dinner cordials, to elegant pairings with meal-time foods. Beautifully
illustrated throughout, the recipes range from an Aloha Punch and a Sangria, to a Moraine Cooler
and a Fremont Fruit Bowl; to a Vanilla-Pear Mimosa and a Champagne Bowler; to Sherry
Eggnog and a Santernes Melange. "Wine Cocktails" is an especially recommended addition to
gourmet cookbook collections for the culinary adventurous, and the reference collections for
sophisticated party givers.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Belarusian Cookbook
Alexander Bely
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison, New York NY 10016
0781812097, $24.95 www.hippocrenebooks.com
The first comprehensive Belarusian cookbook offers home-style fare from Russia and Ukraine,
pairing nearly two hundred recipes with a guide to Belarusian style and culinary history. From
Buckwheat Pilaf with lamb and tomato to a raisin and walnut Chicken Ragout, this is packed
with interesting, unusual dishes.
New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups
Kit Wohl
Pelican Publishing
1000 Burmaster St, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781589806306, $15.95 www.pelicanpub.com
Plenty of New Orleans cookbooks include a classic gumbo dish or two, but now there's an
exclusive focus on variations of gumbos and soups in New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups.
Some fifty recipes accompanied by photos offer many variations from New Orleans chefs and
restaurants, from a Smoked Wood Duck and Andouille Gumbo to Chicken and Oyster File
Gumbo with Bacon. An outstanding collection of gumbo varieties!
Growing Chinese Vegetables in Your Own Backyard
Geri Harrington
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 01247
9781603421409, $16.95 www.storey.com
Chinese greens, herbs, and other edible plants will delight gardeners seeking new challenges and
cooks who want different options from a backyard garden - but there's relatively few books
available on the specifics of growing Chinese vegetables in a backyard. Some 40 vegetables and
herbs are covered in a survey of varieties, growing and harvest options, and more. Gardeners who
cultivate culinary interests will be particularly excited by the options in Growing Chinese
Vegetables in Your Own Backyard.
Cooking for Two 2009
America's Test Kitchen
17 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445
1933615435, $35.00 www.americastestkitchen.com
Recipes traditionally made for families are cut down to more manageable size in Cooking for
Two 2009, a collection showing how to scale down recipes. Nearly two hundred foolproof dishes
have been designed for just two servings, and tested thoroughly. From special occasion meals to
everyday main dishes and side dishes, this is packed with winners.
Cooking Know-How
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Wiley
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470180808, $34.95 www.wiley.com
Hundreds of easy techniques, step-by-step photos and ideas for over 500 meals are provided in a
basic, step-by-step manual packed with over 60 master recipes and 300 photos of culinary detail.
It's a technique guide created and empowered by recipes that are quick and easy to reproduce,
making for a powerful guide any general lending library will appreciate.
The Louisiana Seafood Bible: Shrimp
Jerald Horst & Glenda Horst
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster St, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
www.pelicanpub.com
9781589806436, $25.00, www.amazon.com
One of the most popular and edible products of the sea, there are more than two thousands of
species of shrimp. Indeed, fishing for shrimp has served as a significant commercial industry in
Louisiana from the 1870s down to the present day. Louisiana chefs and kitchen cooks have been
experts in shrimp-based cuisine and now the husband and wife team of Jerald and Glenda Horst
have compiled 77 mouth-watering recipes showcasing shrimp in molds, casseroles, gumbos,
salads and more. Of special note is that "The Louisiana Seafood Bible: Shrimp" is divided into
two major sections. The first are a series of chapters about shrimp including its history,
commercial fishing, sizes, buying shrimp, canning shrimp at home, storing fresh shrimp, and
more. The second section is devoted to the recipes themselves complete with ingredient lists and
preparation instructions. Each recipe is guaranteed to be 'kitchen cook friendly', please any
palate, and satisfy any appetite. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the recipes range from Shrimp
and Mango Spinach Salad; Shrimp Fontenot; and Shrimp Louisiane Casserole; to Jacked Shrimp;
Aloha's Barbecued Shrimp; and Gingered Shrimp with Pea Pods. A superbly presented
compendium of shrimp oriented information and recipes, "The Louisiana Seafood Bible:
Shrimp" is enthusiastically recommended for family and community library specialty cookbook
collections.
The Asian Barbecue Book
Alex Skarla
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
www.tuttlepublishing.com
9780804840446, $29.95, www.amazon.com
It's barbecue season once again and for those who would like to be numbered among the culinary
adventurous is offered "The Asian Barbecue Book", an impressive collection of specialty recipes
showcasing 125 gourmet quality barbecue dishes with a distinctively Asian flavor. Of special
note are the introductory sections providing novice chefs with barbecuing fundamentals, recipes
for Asian rubs, glazes, marinades, basting sauces and condiments. Complete with side dishes,
salads and desserts, the entree recipes range from Grilled Chicken Breast with Green Curry Paste;
Seared Teriyaki Tuna; and Caramelized Soy and Lemongrass Spareribs; to Indian Frontier Lamb
Chops; Grilled Stuffed Chilies; and Chinese Cole Slaw. Profusely illustrated throughout, "The
Asian Barbecue Book" is recommended as an ideal culinary reference for every dining occasion
where gourmet quality, palate pleasing and appetite satisfying barbecuing is to be engaged.
Vefa's Kitchen
Vefa Alexiadou
Phaidon Press
180 Varick St., 14th fl., NY, NY 10014
9780714849294, $45.00, www.phaidon.com
The author of thirteen cookbooks in Greece and the host of her own culinary television series in
that country, Vefa Alexiadou is an expert and an authority on authentic Greek cuisine who has
served on the board of the Centre for the Preservation of Traditional Greek Gastronomy. Simply
and straightforwardly, "Vefa's Kitchen" is a 703-page compendium that can justifiably be
considered as the 'bible' of Greek cuisine. Featured are more than 650 recipes for authentic Greek
dishes ranging from Shellfish in Phyllo Parcels; Curly Endive and Wild Asparagus Salad; Lentils
with Lamb and Onions; and Bell Peppers Stuffed with Beans; to Baked Sea Bass with Olives;
Chicken with Pickled Lemon from Corfu; Wild Boar in Red Wine from Thrace; and Sesame
Seed Honey Bars. Profusely illustrated with color photos of finished dishes, each showcased
recipe is thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' in presentation with an ingredients list, step-by-step
cooking instructions, estimated numbers of servings, preparation time and cooking time. An ideal
addition to professional and community library ethnic cookbook collections, "Vefa's Kitchen" is
an essential addition to personal and family cookbook collections for those who enjoy Greek
cuisine and dishes suitable for every dining occasion from simply family meals to elegant
gourmet-quality dining celebrations.
The Everything Family Nutrition Book
Leslie Bilderback
Adams Media Corporation
57 Littlefield St, 2nd fl, Avon, MA 02322
9781598697049, $15.95, www.adamsmedia.com
A combination of basic nutrition information and healthy recipes, "The Everything Family
Nutrition Book" is a complete compendium of 'user friendly' information collaborative provided
by Leslie Bilderback (a chef in the Los Angeles Unified School District's Nutrition Network
Program) and Sanda K. Nissenberg (a registered dietician and nutrition consultant specializing in
child nutrition). Authoritative, comprehensive, and wonderfully accessible for non-specialist
general readers with an interest in providing good nutritious meals and diets for themselves and
their families, "The Everything Family Nutrition Book" covers everything from the Food Guide
Pyramid; to understanding food labels; to vitamins, minerals and protein; to the role of
carbohydrates, fats, oils, sugar, and fiber in a healthy diet; to breaking bad eating habits; to the
benefits of home cooking. Particularly informative are the chapters dedicated to nutritional issues
of pregnancy, children of various ages; adults; and special diet. There are invaluable chapters
dedicated to the value of exercise and sports nutrition. Many of these informational chapters on
nutrition are enhanced with the inclusion of recipes that range from Tofu Stir-Fry; Soft Tacos;
and Cheesy Popcorn; to Mixed-Grain Pilaf; Banana Walnut Bread; and Wilted Greens with
Garlic. "The Everything Family Nutrition Book" is an ideal and highly recommended addition to
family and community library Health & Nutrition reference collections and cookbook
shelves.
Slow Cookers For Dummies
Tom Lacalamita & Glenna Vance
Wiley-Blackwell
10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256
www.dummies.com
9780764552403, $16.99, www.wiley.com
Slow cookers (also called crockpots) is an ideal meal preparation technique for time stressed
kitchen cooks. The types of meals that can be prepared in a slow cooker offer diversity as well as
ease of timely preparation. The technique is simple -- put into the slow cooker all the ingredients
that a particular dish calls for, turn it on, walk away, come back hours later and at your own
convenience , dish out, serve and enjoy. But like all good techniques for making a meal, you
must begin with the recipe. Here's where "Slow Cookers For Dummies" by kitchen appliance
expert and cookbook author Tom Lacalamita in collabortion with food writer and recipe
developer Glenna Vance comes into play. "Slow Cookers For Dummies" is a thoroughly 'user
friendly' compendium of easy to prepare crockpot recipes the feature casseroles, desserts, hot
drinks, sauces, soups and more. You can prepare just about everything and anything from Beef
and Bean Burritos; Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs; and an All American Chili for a Crowd; to
Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Couscous; Cobb Salad; Chicken Corn Chowder; and Traditional
Sweet potato and Rosemary Soup. Enhanced with basic instructions in the operation of a slow
cooker (including safety tips), contact information for slow cooker manufactures, and a metric
conversion guide, "Slow Cookers For Dummies" is an ideal and highly recommended addition to
personal, family, and community library specialty cookbook collections.
Cookies To Die For!
Bev Shaffer
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster St., Gretna, LA 70053-2246
9781589806108, $26.95, www.pelicanpub.com
Cookies come in an enormous variety of shapes, textures, and flavors. But they all have certain
universal qualities in common from filling the kitchen and the home with a delicious aroma as
they bake in the oven to rapidly disappearing from the table as they please palates and satisfy
appetites. Cookbook author, food writer and culinary instructor Bev Shaffer has compiled a
colorfully illustrated compendium of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for cookies of all
kinds in "Cookies To Die For!: The Complete Guide For Cookie Lovers". Here are assembled
step-by-step instructions for making such exotic cookies as biscotti, wafers, kilfli, rugelach,
shortbreads, Florentines, as well as traditional recipes for butter, sugar, chocolate, peanut butter
cookies and more! From Hearty Gingerbread Cookies; Cranberry-Orange Oatmeal Cookies;
Mexican Wedding Cookies with a Twist; and Sour Cream Lemon Drops; to Zucchini Lemon
Bars; Swedish Filbert Cookies; Orange Madeleines with White Chocolate Glaze and Bev's
Raspberry Dust; and Crumb-Topped Pineapple Bars, "Cookies To Die For!" clearly and
completely lives up to its title and would enhance any family or community library cookbook
collection.
Santa Fe Flavors
Anne Hillerman
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
www.gibbs-smith.com
9781423603184, $9.99, www.amazon.com
Few people can rival the expertise of a professional restaurant critic when it comes to identifying
the best cuisine local and gourmet quality culinary establishments have to offer their patrons.
Anne Hillerman draws upon her many years of experience and expertise as a restaurant critic to
compile superb recipes from a wide range of renowned restaurants in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in
"Santa Fe Flavors: Best Restaurants And Recipes". Each feature dish is thoroughly 'kitchen cook
friendly' in preparation and range from Beer-Battered Chile Rellenos (Santa Fe Bar and Grill); to
Atole Pinon Hotcakes (Tecolote Cafe); to Basil Ice Cream (Blue Heron at Sunrise Springs); to
Shrimp Veracruz (Mariscos Costa Azul). For gourmet quality meals that will please any palate
and satisfy any appetite, "Santa Fe Flavors" is a highly recommended addition to personal,
family, and community library cookbook collections!
Don't Panic: More Dinner's in the Freezer
Susie Marinez, et al.
Revell
c/o Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287. Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
9780800733179, $14.99, www.revellbooks.com
Today's homemakers are on tight schedules with multiple demands on their time. That's why one
of the best things they can do is to plan their meals in advance, prepare them at a time of
convenience, utilize their freezers to store them, then thaw and serve them as needed during the
week ahead. Based on this practical premise, Susie Martinez, Vanda Howell, and Bonnie Garcia
have expertly collaborated to compile "Don't Panic: More Dinner's in the Freezer", an
outstanding and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' collection of delicious, nutritious, easy to
prepare dishes that can be made in advance to serve at a later time. The recipes range from Hot
Soft Pretzels; Sour Cream Coffee Cake; Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup; and Basil Grilled Tuna
Kabobs; to Maui Grilled Chicken Sandwiches; Beef Tacquitos; Mediterranean Lasagna; and
Caramel Brownies. Enthusiastically recommended for family and community library cookbook
collections, "Don't Panic: More Dinner's in the Freezer" is the answer to every time-stressed
housewife's (or househusband's!) dinner time needs.
Hip Asian Comfort Food
Dennis Chan
Blue Bamboo Publishing
3820 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.bluebamboojacksonville.com
9780615258690, $34.95, www.amazon.com
The Blue Bamboo Restaurant is a popular Jacksonville, Florida dining establishment that Dennis
Chan established in 2005. Judging by the mouth-watering recipes he has compiled in the
profusely illustrated pages of "Hip Asian Comfort Food", he has richly deserved his culinary
success as a restaurateur. Each featured recipe begins with a brief introductory paragraph of
commentary, followed by serving size information, ingredients list, and step-by-step instructions.
The recipes themselves are organized into colorful chapters featuring 'Street Eats', 'Potables',
'Plates', 'Mein Street', and 'Happy Endings'. The dishes themselves range from Crispy-Spicy
Oysters; Warm Chai Tea; Kung Pao Tofu; and Vietnamese Coconut-Curry Rice Noodles with
Duck; to Easy Jasmine Rice; Kabocha Squash Wontons; Peanut Butter Trifle; and Asian Sangria
Granita. "Hip Asian Comfort Food" is an ideal, gourmet quality, highly recommended collection
of recipes that would grace any personal, family, or community library regional/ethnic cookbook
collection.
Iron Chef Chen's Knockout Chinese
Chen Kenichi
Vertical, Inc.
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd floor, New York, NY 10036
9781934287460, $19.95, www.vertical-inc.com
'Iron Chef', a contest between two competing professional chefs charged with making a minimum
of five dishes from a featured ingredient, is one of the most popular culinary shows on television.
One of those 'Iron Chefs' is Chen Kenichi, who in "Iron Chef Chen's Knockout Chinese" has
compiled a beautifully illustrated, step-by-step, cornucopia of recipes showcasing more than sixty
recipes that are as palate pleasing as they are appetite satisfying. These are dishes suitable for all
dining occasions ranging from quick meals and light lunches, to seasonal stir-fries and Chinese
desserts, from side dishes to fried rice and soups, from creative entries from left-overs to fruit
dishes and more! Now anyone can turn out quality meals featuring White Fish Sashimi; Spicy
Eggplant Donburi; Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Garlic Chives; Honey-Coated Fried Bananas;
Coconut-Simmered Apples; and Braised Spiny Lobster with Chili Sauce. Of special note are the
instructions for making soup stock. Enhanced with as Afterword and a Reference Guide, "Iron
Chef Chen's Knockout Chinese" is a highly recommended addition to personal, family, and
community library Ethnic Cookbook collections.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Equine Wound Management, 2nd Edition
Ted S. Stashak and Christine L. Theoret
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main St., Malden MA 02148
0813812232, $200.00 www.wiley.com
The second updated edition of Equine Wound Management is a fully updated new edition that
has been expanded to include new developments and techniques. New chapters on infection and
healing and management of burn injuries compliment full-color photos throughout and an
organization by body system to more easily cover wound management. A 'must' for any equine
vet's reference library and any collection catering to them.
The Cattle Health Handbook
Heather Smith Thomas
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 02147
9781603420907, $24.95 www.storey.com
Any involved with cattle and many a rural library collection catering to farmers will find THE
CATTLE HEALTH HANDBOOK an essential guide. It provides solutions to common problems
in managing cattle health, discusses everything from common diseases to weather-related health
issues, and packs in tips on handling accidents, injuries, and common problems. Whether it be
for a single cow or an entire herd, this is an excellent survey.
Swimming With Piranhas at Feeding Time
Richard Conniff
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393968931, $25.95 www.wwnorton.com
Award-winning nature writer Richard Conniff takes a journey through nature history, humor, and
observation to consider the lives and habits of all kinds of animals, from African wild dogs and a
theory about them being man-eaters to building how own fifteen-foot-tall web to understand the
lives of spiders. An outstanding survey of animal lives and myths evolves in a fine
recommendation for any general-interest library strong in wildlife adventure stories.
Wild Kruger
Adrian Bailey & Robyn Keene- Young
Jonathan Ball
c/o International Publishers Marketing, Inc.
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
www.internationalpubmarket.com
9781919938547, $19.95, 1-800-758-3756
Africa is one of the most diverse natural arrays of wildlife on the planet. "Wild Kruger" is
collection of full color photos focused on the wide range of wildlife. Jaguars, giraffes, flamingos,
and more are all represented in this fine coffee-table photography book. Descriptions of many
photos accompany them and offer interesting knowledge of each. For any African nature lover,
"Wild Kruger" is a must.
Dog Driver, revised edition
Miki & Julie Collins
Alpine Publications
38262 Linman Rd, Crawford, CO 81415
9781577790945, $32.95, www.alpinepub.com
To drive a team of dogs through the Alaskan tundra is a unique adventure few will experience.
Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, "Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher" is
a complete and comprehensive guide to arctic dog training and racing, covering everything about
the sport from breeding all the way to training, dog retirement, and more. Not just for races, a
dog sled team can be a viable choice for transportation in harsh, cold environments where there's
nowhere to land a plane, let alone drive a car. With indexes, bibliographies, and more, "Dog
Driver" is an absolute must as a reference for dog runners or simply those who want to
participate in the sport.
The Dog Lover's Guide To Massage
Megan Ayrault
All About Animal Massage
PO Box 56, Kirkland, WA 98083
www.AllAboutAnimalMassage.com
9780982255605, $14.95, 206-719-5311
One of the not-so-surprising results of a decade's worth of research was the finding that simply
petting a dog or a cat has beneficial effects on people's own physical health and emotional
well-being. Animal therapy is now a recognized and accept treatment tool for those recovering
from an illness or who reside in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Petting a dog is just
good plain fun for everyone who has ever owned one. Now Megan Ayrault (a Licensed Massage
Practitioner for both animals and humans) has written a superbly presented and effectively
illustrated instruction guide, "The Dog Lover's Guide To Massage: What Your dog Wants You
To Know". Accessible written for anyone from 12 to 92, this informed and informative manual
shows how massage works, how dog (and human) bodies respond to massage, and basic massage
techniques to help dogs feel better and will live longer through experiencing competent,
effective, and on-going massage routines. Of special note is the "Coach Tips" feature providing
guidelines on working with a massage professional, a glossary of massage and anatomy terms,
and an index. Every dog owner and veterinary operation should have a copy of "The Dog Lover's
Guide To Massage" on their reference shelf. Also very highly recommended is Megan Ayrault's
'user friendly' and informative instruction manual for horse owners and veterinarians, "The Horse
Lover's Guide To Massage" (9780982255612, $14.95).
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main St., Malden MA 02148
www.wiley.com
The 2nd updated edition of Jean-Pierre Lavoie and Kenneth William Hinchcliff's Blackwell's
5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine (9780813814872, $149.99) is a 'must' for horse vets or any
student vet working with horses. It's been fully revised and updated and offers coverage arranged
alphabetically for quick searches. The combined knowledge of nearly 200 authorities on the topic
makes it a key acquisition for any library catering to horse owners, vets, and students of equine
science and health. Another key vet library acquisition not to be missed is the 9th updated edition
of Jim E. Riviere and Mark G. Papich's VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY &
THERAPEUTICS (9780813820613, $199.99): it packs in over 1500 pages of reference material
on the subject, with articles ranging in topic from basics of pharmacology and discussions of how
drugs affect the autonomic nervous system to specific articles on anesthetics, anti-inflammatory
drugs, diseases, and specialty areas of pharmacology. College-level libraries catering to vet
students and practicing vets need this essential manual.
The Language Studies Shelf
Finding Our Tongues
Dean Falk
Basic/Perseus Book Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465002191, $26.95 www.basicbooks.com
Anthropologist Dean Falk overturns the usual male-centered approach to the origins of language
and communication and provides a new theory based on his observations of parents all over the
world in all cultures. His ideas on 'motherese' or 'babytalk' overturns the usual idea that spoken
language evolved from abstract, symbolic thinking patterns typically male in structure, and
makes a case for female influence in forming the foundations of human communication
patterns.
A Spymaster's Secrets of Learning a Foreign Language
Graham Fuller
Penton Overseas, Inc.
1958 Kellogg Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.pentonoverseas.com
1591252286, $19.95, www.amazon.com
American businesses and governmental departments (including the military) are critically short
of people who are fluent in more than one language. The numbers of Americans seeking to learn
a another language than their native English are also growing. But learning another language as
an adult is no easy thing -- unless you have access to "A Spymaster's Secrets of Learning a
Foreign Language" by CIA and United States Foreign Service veteran Graham Fuller. A
complete and 'listener and viewer friendly' instructional guide effectively providing basic
principles and techniques for learning any language, "A Spymaster's Secrets of Learning a
Foreign Language" advises that in order to facilitate language acquisition, first listen carefully to
this complete 3 hour, 3 CD disc 'how to' primer. By doing so, you will discover how language
works, the best techniques for acquiring specific linguistic skills, and be able to utilize Fuller's
information and advice as a supplemental reference throughout the learning process of acquiring
a new language. Enhanced with the inclusion of a 'Listening Guide', Fuller's "A Spymaster's
Secrets of Learning a Foreign Language" is a highly recommended addition to personal,
professional, academic, and community library Language Studies reference shelves.
Huanying: An Invitation To Chinese
Kiaying Howard & Lanting Xu
Cheng & Tsui Company
25 West Street, Boston, MA 02111-1213
www.cheng-tsui.com
The Cheng & Tsui Company is a premier publisher of Chinese language instructional materials
suitable as either classroom instruction textbooks and workbooks or personal self-directed
individual language studies. One of their truly impressive co-authored series by Kiaying Howard
and Lanting Xu is two volume "Huanying: An Invitation To Chinese". Volume 1
(9780887276620, $79.95) is a textbook specially written for students who have no previous
knowledge of Chinese. Here assembled is course material sufficient for a one-year curriculum
and includes six units featuring a specific and individualized communication themes and offering
containing learning objectives, five lessons, a unit review, and end-of-unit self-assessment. Each
lesson has two dialogues or texts, a new word list, language notes, cultural notes, Pronunciation
Practice (Units 1-3), a more extensive glimpse into Chinese culture (Units 4-6), and some
knowledge-related language activities. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the spoken
and written language, with guided practice in pronunciation and character writing. Three indexes
(vocabulary, proper nouns and language notes) are included, as well as three helpful appendixes
(pinyin tone & spelling rules, character strokes & radicals, and each lesson's dialogues & texts in
traditional characters). The lessons are presented in simplified characters, with English and
pinyin. Traditional characters are included in vocabulary lists and indexes. Volume 2
(9780887277252, $79.95) is a second year of study at the secondary school level comprised of
six units and covers the topics of Transportation, Food and Drink, Weather and Travel, Window
Shopping, Do you Need Help?, and Summer Plans. Each individual unit has Learning Goals,
includes 5 lessons plus one unit review, and a Self-Assessment checklist. Each lesson includes,
two dialogues/texts, a New Words section with vocabulary in simplified and traditional
characters, pinyin, and English, Language Notes that discuss grammar and usage structures
through explanation and example, Extend Your Knowledge (supplemental vocabulary), A
Glimpse into Chinese Culture, and a Do You Know? section that offers additional cultural
information. While the core of the textbook is in simplified characters, the vocabulary is also
presented in traditional characters both in the main body of the text as well as in the
Chinese-English, English-Chinese, and proper noun indexes at the back of the book. Dialogues
are also presented in traditional characters in a special index at the back to facilitate
dual-character learning. The Huanying instructional series also has available workbooks for
Volume 1: Part 2 (9780887276163, $19.95); Volume 1: Part 2 (9780887277054, $22.95); and
Volume 2 (9780887277276, $21.95). Comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly', the
"Huanying: An Invitation To Chinese" is a highly recommended addition to Chinese Language
Studies curriculums.
The Biography Shelf
Yogi Berra: Eternal Yankee
Allen Barra
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Ave, New York NY 10110
9780393062335, $27.95 www.wwnorton.com
Yogi Berra is America's most popular former athlete and this biography of his life and times
presents his life and career, from his early influences and childhood to his clash with George
Steinbrenner. He joined the Yankees in 1946 and helped revive the team, moving it to
championship status as the only team to win five consecutive World Series. Any library strong in
baseball or sports history needs this.
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven
Susan Jane Gilman
Grand Central Publishing
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780446578929, $23.99 www.hachettebookgroup.com
In 1986, newly out of college, the author and her friends wanted to do something daring and
original. They decided to embark on a trip around the globe, starting in China - when it had been
open to independent travelers for ten minutes. Their venture off the beaten path in China would
test their limitations and convictions and this memoir is moving and highly charged. Perfect for
any library strong in travelogues, memoirs, or accounts of cross-cultural encounters of the
third-world kind.
It Sucked and Then I Cried: How I Had a Baby, A Breakdown, and a Much-Needed
Margarita
Heather B. Armstrong
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
1416936017, $24.00 www.simonsaysTheSpot.com
The author gave up many things when she decided to have a baby - including antidepressants.
The months following childbirth weren't ideal however as her husband returned to work and she
faced lonely days, sleepless nights, and troubles adjusting to motherhood. Presented with a
healthy dose of humor, It Sucked and Then I Cried: How I Had a Baby, A Breakdown, and a
Much-Needed Margarita is a fine pick for any general lending library.
Beaumarchais: A Biography
Maurice Lever
Farrar Straus Giroux
18 West 18th St, New York NY 10011
0374113289, $35.00 www.fsgbooks.com
Playwright, politician and spy: few men of 18th century letters made such as mark as one
Pierre-Augustin Caronm de Beaumarchais, whose impact was far more than the comedies that
made him famous. His support of the American revolutionaries, his business ventures, and his
daring work for the rights of artists of his time made him notorious in the courts of Paris and in
America alike. This survey of his life is a fine pick for any collection strong in biographies.
Helen Barrett Montgomery
Kendal P. Mobley
Baylor University
One Bear Place, #97363, Baylor University Press, Waco, TX 76798-7363
9781602581876, $39.95, www.baylorpress.com
One person does not lead a revolution alone. "Helen Barrett Montgomery: The Global Mission of
Domestic Feminism" is the biography of one of the major late nineteenth/early twentieth century
feminists who helped bring women the vote and (gradually) be considered on equal footing to
their male counterparts. A woman of faith, she did much to help her church on top of her social
progress crusades. "Helen Barrett Montgomery" deserves a spot in any feminist biography
collection.
Unique Mankato Stories
Daniel J. Vance
Blue Earth County Historical Society
415 Cherry Street, Mankato, MN 56001
9780979088537, $19.95
A small town can bring so many stories. "Unique Mankato Stories" offers tales of this small
Minnesotan town, and gives readers a taste of what Mankatoans hold dear and take pride in.
Covering the first hundred years of the city's existence, including the visits of many American
presidents, "Unique Mankato Stories" is worth the consideration of those wanting a look at a
small Minnesotan town.
Power & Stride
Merrie Sue Holtan
Pogo Press
c/o Finney Company
8075 215th Street West, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
9781880654415 $23.95 www.pogopress.com www.finneyco.com
A biography of the first woman nominated to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, Power &
Stride: The Nancy Burggraf Story tells of a Minnesota woman who made her mark on a
male-dominated sport; her influence would transform hockey forever. Her skating skills were
beyond exceptional, and she instructed some of the best and the brightest in the National Hockey
League - of particular note was her ability to connect with players on a personal level. An
accompanying 56-minute DVD rounds out this absorbing portrait of an amazing woman who
embraced and embodied the spirit of hockey.
Prairie Homestead to Wall Street
Hiram M. Drache
Hobar
c/o Finney Company
8075 - 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
9780913163443 $19.95 www.finney-hobar.com 1-800-846-7027
Written by World War II veteran and Concordia College historian-in-residence Hiram M.
Drache, Prairie Homestead to Wall Street: A History of the Jones Family and Metropolitan
Financial Corporation is the true life biography of four generations of a family that followed the
American Dream all the way to Wall Street. The story begins with Henry Jones, who immigrated
to America from Norway, enlisted in the military, served in the Civil War, and settled down to
become a homesteader in North Dakota. His son eventually founded the Metropolitan Building
and Loan Association, which he and his son nurtured through the Great Depression (no small
feat!), World War II, and the postwar era. The "customer first" policy of Metropolitan helped
grow it to the level of a multimillion dollar firm. In 1967, fourth generation Maurice Jones saw
Metropolitan through the savings and loan crisis; Metropolitan became the first North Dakota
company to be listed on Wall Street. Illustrated with a handful of black-and-white photographs,
Prairie Homestead to Wall Street is an enthralling true-life story of multigenerational success,
accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
Joseph Smith
Dan Vogel
Signature Books
564 West 400 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3411
www.signaturebooks.com
1560851791, $39.95, www.amazon.com
Joseph Smith is the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, popularly known
as the Mormon Church. He led a relative brief and eventful life that ended with the murder of his
brother and himself at the hands of a lynch mob. Mormon historian Dan Vogel has written an
impressive, new biography based upon some twenty-five years of research into the life and world
of Joseph Smith which provides the reader with a fascinating, informed and informative context
of Joseph Smith's social and political environment. This outstanding biography expands
traditional biographical boundaries to include a kind of intellectual history of the man, his
movement, and his world. Among the multiple themes, issues, and elements that are pursued are
the kind of home that Joseph Smith was raised in, the impact and influence of the Masons on the
political culture of the times, the Smith family's financial setbacks and hardships, Smith's turning
to religion for personal solace, his talent and charisma for attracting followers, his unique
perspectives on the religious issues of his day, and so much more. Very highly recommended
reading for anyone with an interest in unique and influential American personalities, "Joseph
Smith" should be considered required reading for anyone studying the history of the Mormon
Church in general, and its charismatic and controversial founder in particular.
Coretta Scott King
Laura T. McCarty
Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
88 Post Road West, P.O. Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007
9780313349812, $35.00, www.greenwood.com
It was the murder of her husband, Martin Luther King Jr. that was to catapult Coretta Scott King
into center of the public arena in defense of civil rights and related issues. But even before this
tragedy which was to so dramatically influence the course of her life, Coretta was a most
remarkable woman and someone whose life story was reflective of race relations in a Jim Crow
America. Biographer Laura T. McCarty has done a remarkable and laudable biography tracing
the life of an equally remarkable and laudable woman. Revealed in the pages of "Coretta Scott
King' is the story of how she went on to raise four children, work to establish her husband's
legacy (including the creation of The King Center), and embark upon an international stage as an
advocate of civil rights, women's rights, promoting her husband's words, images and legacy, and
drawing to her cause some of the finest minds and hearts of our generation. "Coretta Scott King"
is a superbly written biography that should be a part of every school and community library
system in this country.
John Mitchel
Bryan P. McGovern
The University of Tennessee Press
293 Communications Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0325
9781572336544, $36.00, www.utpress.org
19th century local community newspapers in America were the chief means of political
communication and persuasion of their day. Every social cause, movement or philosophy had its
newspaper proponents and opponents. This was especially true for the political and economic
divisions that led to the outbreak and progress of the American civil war. Chief among the
newspaper editors on the side of the Confederacy was the Irish expatriate John Mitchel whose
influence is now described and appreciated in a new biography, "John Mitchel: Irish Nationalist,
Southern Secessionist" by Bryan P. McGovern (Assistant Professor of History, Kennesaw State
University). Exiled for his politics by the British government in 1848, educated and Protestant
Mitchel became a publisher of several expatriate newspapers and helped to shape the influence of
his fellow Catholic and Protestant Irish Americans to protect the institution of slavery and the
emancipation of the Confederate states from the American Union. A fascinating biographical
study and a strongly recommended addition to academic library American History and American
Biography collections, "John Mitchel: Irish Nationalist, Southern Secessionist" is informed,
informative, and provides insight into an unusually distinctive and unexpected man who wielded
considerable and critically important influence on his contemporaries.
The Gardening Shelf
Garden of Invention
Jane S. Smith
Penguin Press
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
9781594202094, $25.95 www.penguin.com
GARDEN OF INVENTION: LUTHER BURBANK AND THE BUSINESS OF BREEDING
PLANTS offers an excellent history of the plant breeder and farm and garden efforts in early 20th
century America. A century ago Burbank was the most famous gardener on the planet. This
survey of his contributions is not a biography nor an encyclopedia of his creations but a cultural
and social survey of Burbank's influences on gardening trends and American culture, and
deserves a spot in any general lending library.
Landscaping with Fruit
Lee Reich
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 02147
9781603420914, $19.95 www.storey.com
Fruit trees, shrubs and vines bring year-round beauty to the landscape and organic fruits to a
kitchen. Here's advice on choosing the perfect places for such plants, selecting for three-season
visual interest as well as fruit choices, and offering plans for five such planned landscape gardens. A fine survey presents some 39 fruits.
A Shelter in the Garden
Pierre Nessmann
Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
c/o Harry N. Abrams
115 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
9781584797715, $19.95, www.stcbooks.com
What good is a garden if you have nowhere to sit and enjoy it? "A Shelter in the Garden:
Playhouses, Treehouses, Gazebos, Sheds, and Other Outdoor Structures" is a guide to
introducing structures to one's treasured garden, while maintaining practicality in the process.
With nearly two hundred photographs displaying ideas and applications that one can do to their
backyard and garden, author Pierre Nessmann provides readers many fresh thoughts to put into
their beloved plant life. "A Shelter in the Garden" is a top pick for those considering enhancing
their garden.
The Garden Visitor's Companion
Louisa Jones
Thames & Hudson, Inc.
500 Fifth Ave, NY, NY 10110-0017
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
9780500514634, $29.95, www.amazon.com
The next best thing to digging in one's own garden is the visiting of another. Written by
gardening expert Louisa Jones, "The Garden Visitor's Companion" is a superbly illustrated and
deftly written touring exploration of ten types of gardens, representing a diversity of gardening
forms and concepts. Along with each selected garden, ten questions that a visitor might ask are
posed. A series of international gardening experts respond to these questions, offering their
reasons and insights with respect to these horticultural worlds of beauty, elegance, and
imagination. Of special note is the advice for opening one's own garden to visitors. Enhanced
with the inclusion of addresses and contact numbers for selected gardens and their designers,
"The Garden Visitor's Companion" is a perfect browse for dedicated gardeners in the off season,
and an invaluable read for anyone planning on visiting gardens during the differing growing
seasons -- as well those considering opening up their own gardens for public viewing.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
Civil Forfeiture Of Criminal Property
Simon N. M. Young, editor
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Court, Northampton, MA 01060-3815
9781847208262, $170.00, www.e-elgar.com
Organized crime networks range from local gangs to international criminal conspiracies. One of
the major tools utilized by governments in their continuing struggle with these lawless elements
is the commandeering of the profits and possessions of those convicted of criminal conduct.
Expertly compiled and deftly edited by Simon N. M. Young (Associate Professor and Director of
the Centre for Comparative and Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong), "Civil
Forfeiture Of Criminal Property: Legal Measures for Targeting the Proceeds of Crime" is a
collection of contributions by experts in this specialized field of jurisprudence and police
procedure examining the civil and criminal forfeiture systems of Australia, Canada, China,
Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Controversial, effective, and
complex, these forfeiture and confiscation laws hold great potential for dealing successfully with
such issues as money laundering and the deletion of resources available to criminal enterprises
for funding further violations of law. But they can also be misused by authorities against the
lawful interests of non-criminals as well. Informed and informative, "Civil Forfeiture Of
Criminal Property" is a seminal work of impressive scholarship and strongly recommended for
professional, academic, and governmental Judicial Studies collections in general, and Criminal
Justice reference collections in particular.
The Railroading Shelf
Shelf Layouts For Model Railroads
Iain Rice
Kalmbach Publishing Company
21027 Crossroads Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186
www.kalmbachbooks.com
9780890246900, $19.95, www.amazon.com
The latest addition to the Kalmbach Publishing's 'Model Railroader's How-To Guide' series, Iain
Rice's "Shelf Layouts For Model Railroads" is a profusely illustrated, step-by-step instruction
manual for setting up model railroad track-shelf systems. Amateur model railroad enthusiasts
will learn how to solve sight-line and lighting problems, plan realistic operations for their
customized shelf layouts; build train cassettes that will avoid common storage and staging issues;
and work their layouts around doors, windows and corners. Now anyone can build themselves a
superb model railroad operation within the confines of any room of their home regardless of size
or configuration. "Shelf Layouts For Model Railroads" is an invaluable and highly recommended
addition to railroading enthusiast's reference collections.
American Passenger Trains
Patrick C. Dorin
Iconografix
PO Box 446, Hudson, WI 54016
www.iconografixinc.com
9781583882320, $29.95, 1-800-289-3504
The railroad was a key element in transporting goods and people across the American landscape. Even with the development of automobiles and interstate highway systems, railroads continue to have a vitally important role in American transportation and development. In "American Passenger Trains: WWII to Amtrak", railroading enthusiast Patrick C. Dorin has compiled a visual history of the trains and train engines most associated with passenger travel by rail during the second half of the 20th Century. Profusely illustrated throughout, "American Passenger Trains" includes an informative caption by each photograph. Also featured are photographs of train schedules as well as passenger car interiors. "American Passenger Trains" is an impressive overview and highly recommended for both academic and community library American Railroading History collections, as well as the personal reference collections of American railroad buffs.
The Travel Shelf
Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer, second edition
Jerry Sprout & Janine Sprout
Diamond Valley Company
89 Lower Manzanita Drive, Markleeville, CA 96120
9780967007250 $16.95 www.trailblazertravelbooks.com
Now in a completely revised, updated and expanded second edition, Hawaii The Big Island
Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf, Bike, Drive is a user-friendly guide to families and
outdoor adventurers, offering 153 hikes and strolls on Hawaii's big island from the peaks of
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, rain forests, botanical gardens,
waterfalls, petroglyph fields, the Kona Coast, and much more. Also included are 73 snorkeling
and swimming spots, 41 surfing spots, 24 bike trails, 25 campgrounds, a wealth of resource links
with hand-picked accommodations and restaurants, safety tips, planning, advice, and much more.
Black-and-white photographs illustrate this easy-to-follow travel guide. An absolute "must-have"
for any Hawaii vacationer who wants to explore the wondrous outdoors of the big island. Also
highly recommended to anyone exploring Hawaii's other islands are the companion volumes,
"Maui Trailblazer" (9780967007243, $16.95) and "Kauai Trailblazer" (9780967007212,
$16.95).
Cairo
Herbert L. Smith
Wheat Mark
610 East Delano Street, Suite 104, Tucson, AZ 85705
9781604940930, $13.95, www.wheatmark.com
The capital of the nation synonymous with the cradle of civilization - Cairo, Egypt. "Cairo: The
Mother of the World" is an exploration of this ancient city which has prospered into the modern
day. Cairo has much evidence of its own long and storied history, stretching into prehistory.
Bringing to light what some tourists will never see during their travels, "Cairo" is a fine read,
especially for those who plan to visit this great city in the future.
Long Island, third edition
Raymond Edward Spinzia, Judith Adia Pinzia, & Kathryn Spinzia Rayne
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9780781812139, $24.95, www.hippocrenebooks.com
It doesn't take the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas to have a good time. "Long Island: A Guide to
New York's Suffolk and Nassau Counties" is the newly updated and expanded third edition of the
famed tourist guide to the quaint countryside of the rural regions of New York State. With nearly
six hundred entries on things to use and enjoy throughout the region, "Long Island" does well in
making the communities a worthwhile consideration for those seeking quiet relaxation. "Long
Island" is well worth the read for any with an interest in alternative vacations.
The Out Traveler: South Florida
Paul Rubio
Alyson Books
245 West 17th St., Suite 1200, NY, NY 10011
9781593501037, $15.95, www.alyson.com
A specialized travel book for visitors to South Florida, whether for business or pleasure, "The
Out Traveler: South Florida" compiled and written by Paul Rubio includes the Florida Keys,
Orlando, and the Tampa Bay Area, as well such major destination areas as Miami, Fort
Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and St. Petersburg. But "The Out Traveler: South Florida" is so much
more than an ordinary travel guide as it features a historical overview of the LGBT experience in
Floridal from the 1950s down to the present day; Floridian culture, music, and celebrities; as well
as LGBT events, spas and gyms, transportation, and shopping. The chapters dedicated to 'where
to go' and 'what to do' in the various and varied Southern Florida communities is detailed,
informative, and profuse. In a handy pocket-sized and eminently portable edition, any and all
LBGT travelers to Southern Florida would be well advised to utilize Paul Rubio's "The Out
Traveler: South Florida" to plan their itineraries to not only get the 'biggest bang for the buck' but
to acquire truly memorable experiences from their visit.
Junior Jetsetters Guide To Chicago
Junior Jetsetters
3044 Bloor Street West, Suite 550, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8X 2YB
www.juniorjetsetters.com
9780978460112, $15.95, jj@juniorjetsetters.ca
Specifically designed for young travelers to the Windy City, ages 8 to 12, can now avail
themselves of the information and resources of the "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Chicago", an
informed and informative, 132-page pocket-sized, and profusely illustrated travel guide and
reference on what to see and do in one of America's great cities. Beginning with a brief historical
overview of the city and a succinct description of the diversity of its populace, "Junior Jetsetters
Guide To Chicago" is an ideal and enthusiastically recommended companion for curious young
minds and will be of invaluable help to kids learning about what Chicago has to offer by way of
entertainment, recreation, sights, and experiences. Three other titles in this new and handy
Jetsetters Guide series are also very highly recommended: "Junior Jetsetters Guide To
Amsterdam" (9780978460129, $15.95); "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Lisbon" (9780978460136,
$15.95); and "Junior Jetsetters Guide To Paris" (9780978460143, $15.95).
The Genealogy Shelf
International Vital Records Handbook, fifth edition
Thomas Jay Kemp
Genealogical Publishing Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21211
9780806317939, $49.95, www.genealogical.com
Interest in genealogical research and family histories continues to be a popular pastime for
hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Now in a newly updated fifth edition,
Thomas Jay Kemp's "International Vital Records Handbook" continues to be an indispensable
resource for both amateur and professional genealogists with respect to acquiring certificates and
other informational records on births, marriages, and deaths. This compendium of application
forms is also of critical importance for anyone needing to order information with respect to
driver's licenses, passports, proof of identity, employment, even social security. Arranged
alphabetically by state, the "International Vital Records Handbook" also covers United States
Trust Territories from American Samoa to the Virgin Islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St.
John. Of special note is the major international section devoted the countries from Afghanistan to
Zimbabwe. An invaluable contribution, "International Vital Records Handbook" is an
indispensable addition to personal, professional, academic, and community reference
collections.
The Military Shelf
Immortal: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces
Steven R. Ward
Georgetown University Press
Washington, D.C.
9781589012585, $29.95 www.press.goergetown.edu
IMMORTAL is the only single-volume, English-language survey of Iran's military history and
comes from a CIA analyst who shows that Iran's soldiers throughout history should not be
underestimated. Background on Iran's social, cultural and military organization discusses
everything from the founding of its empire to modern times and is a key acquisition for both
military and college-level collections strong in Middle East studies.
Iwo Jima
Larry Smith
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393334913, $17.95 www.wwnorton.com
IWO JIMA: WORLD WAR II VETERANS REMEMBER THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE
PACIFIC comes from a reporter who interviews nearly two dozen veterans of one of the finest
battles of American history. The added discussion of their lives before and after the war adds
depth and dimension to battle experience in this key pick for any military collection.
Safeguarding The Nation
John Roberts
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
www.navalinstitute.org
9781591148128, $59.95, www.amazon.com
From the time of King Henry the 8th down to the present day, the British navy has been (and
continues to be) a key factor in the protection and advancement of British interests and
responsibilities around the world, In "Safeguarding The Nation: The Story Of The Modern Royal
Navy", John Roberts draws upon his experience and expertise in having spent more than thirty
years of serving in the Royal Navy, including ten years in the Ministry of Defense in approaching
his history of the modern Royal Navy including complete and illustrated accounts of the men and
ships involved in various nautical campaigns, operations and deployments ranging from the Cold
War era, to Cod, Falklands and Gulf wars. This is a history of how the Royal Navy adapted to
changing political circumstances and advances in weapons technology. Informed and
informative, "Safeguarding The Nation" is a fascinating read and a welcome addition to personal
and academic 20th Century Military History reference collections and supplemental reading
lists.
The Parenting Shelf
The Parents' Guide to Baby Signs
Leann Sebrey
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695
9781563683985, $19.95, www.gupress.gallaudet.edu
Babies can't talk. But that doesn't mean they can't communicate. "The Parents' Guide to Baby
Signs" is a look into the applications of American sign language and how sign language can
easily be taught to infants who only have a few months of life to their names, long before speech
is possible. An exciting way to talk to one's child and give them a leg up on brain power, "The
Parents' Guide to Baby Signs" is an intriguing pick for parents who are willing to try new
methods.
Parenting Solutions
Joan Rice
Paragon House
1925 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 7, St. Paul, MN 55113-2619
www.paragonhouse.com
9781557788795, $22.95, www.amazon.com
As a parent it's really not necessary to have to 'reinvent the wheel' when it comes to raising kids
to be healthy, happy, productive, and prepared for what life has to offer them for good or for ill.
Not when there's "Parenting Solutions: Encouragement for Everyday Parenting Concerns" by
professional parent educator and pediatric nurse Joan Rice. A practical, accessible, 'user friendly'
compendium of instruction, information, advice and insight, "Parenting Solutions" beings with a
chapter on life with a baby and dealing with such issues as crying, breast feeding, postpartum
depression, teething and weaning. This is followed by informed and informative chapters on
establishing a child's self-esteem, life with a toddler, nutrition tips, language development,
discipline, toilet training, safety issues, the advent of a new baby in the life of an older sibling,
and so much more. Enhanced with the inclusion of bibliography and an index, "Parenting
Solutions" is highly recommended reading for anyone having the responsibility of raising a child
in today's world.
The Gaming Shelf
Play the Queen's Indian
Andrew Greet
Everyman Chess
c/o The Globe Pequot Press
PO Box 480, 246 Goose Lane, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
9781857445800, $24.95, www.everymanchess.com
Every single move in chess could possibly have its own book written about it. "Play the Queen's
Indian" is a guide to working one's game out from this common starting position that tries to gain
dominance through use of the central pieces of the board and the use of the most powerful piece
in chess, the Queen. Complete and comprehensive on a subject that an overwhelmed player
might think it is impossible to be complete and comprehensive on, "Play the Queen's Indian" is a
fine choice for any would be chessmaster looking for weaknesses in their game.
Shemarrian Nation
Josh Sinsapaugh
Palladium Books
39074 Webb Court, Westland, MI 48185
www.palladiumbooks.com
9781574571288, $16.95, www.amazon.com
A Rifts Sourcebook, "Shemarrian Nation" is a gaming module for roleplaying on a continent
populated by 8 foot tall female warriors who have access to advanced weaponry, bionics, and
huge war steeds. A complete description of their society and their intentions is presented.
Featured are seven classifications of Shermarrians (Warrior, War Chief, War Goddess, Berserker,
Pariah, Spinster, and Male Hunter); new Shemarrian war mounts, pets and weapons; Shermarrian
history and culture; androids and robot minions; adventure ideas arising from a secret war on the
Splugorth; random encounter tables; and 96 pages of highly recommended and imaginative role
playing adventure at its very best.
The Education Shelf
Learning by Heart, second edition
Corita Kent & Jan Steward
Allworth Press
10 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
9781581156478, $24.95, www.allworth.com
Everyone with a mind is creative. Now in a newly updated and expanded second edition,
"Learning by Heart: Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit" is a guide to embracing the creative
energies within everyone, and unleashing them to create whatever it is they seek to create. With a
focus on the visual arts, "Learning by Heart" is a step by step guide to the many aspects of art and
will do much in educating and inspiring readers to push forward. "Learning by Heart" is a top
pick for those seeking a creative outlet.
How to Help Your School Thrive Without Breaking the Bank
John C. Gabriel & Paul C. Farmer
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
9781416607588, $26.95, www.ascd.org
Everyone wants to help their local schools, but not everyone is rich. "How to Help Your School
Thrive Without Breaking the Bank" is a guide for administrators on a tight budget who want to
make their school the best they can be while keeping spending down. Taking some business
philosophy and applying it to education can go a long way; through authors John Gabriel and
Paul Farmer's ideas, one can do much to improve education of students in the greater scheme of
things. "How to Help Your School Thrive Without Breaking the Bank" is a top pick for the educational leader who sees a low
budget and doesn't want to panic.
Inspiring Middle School Minds
Judy A. Willis
Great Potential Press
PO Box 5057, Scottsdale, AZ 85261
9780910707930, $24.95, www.giftedbooks.com
The onset of puberty offers much opportunity for mental growth as well as other types. "Inspiring
Middle School Minds: Gifted, Creative, & Challenging" is a guide for middle school educators
who want to give their students the boosts they need to spur creativity in this critical
developmental stage. There are specific challenges one faces with middle school students, and
Judy Willis hopes to prepare educators the best she can. "Inspiring Middle School Minds" is a
highly recommended read for middle school teachers and administrators.
Performance Literacy Through Storytelling
Nile Stanley & Brett Dillingham
Maupin House
2416 NW 71st Place, Gainesville, FL 32653
9781934338414, $27.95, www.maupinhouse.com
Literacy is more than just reading. "Performance Literacy Through Storytelling" is a guide to
embracing storytelling and performing when trying to teach younger students the importance and
joy of reading literature. The performance arts can also do much for students outside of literacy,
such as learning to express oneself, or engage in cooperation and creative thinking. A complete
and comprehensive guide for teachers and educators about using performance arts as a part of the
literary learning experience, "Performance Literacy Through Storytelling" is a recommended
educational manual.
Literacy Tutoring that Works
Janet C Richards & Cynthia A. Lassonde, editors
International Reading Association
800 Barksdale Road, Newark, DE 19714-8139
9780872076945, $29.95, www.reading.org
Understanding written English is a skill second to none in today's society. "Literacy Tutoring that
Works: A Look at Successful In-School, After-School, and Summer Programs" examines
tutoring and its power to make a difference in student reading comprehension. Outlining the
entire process from the fundamentals of a literacy program for one's school to making a literacy
program run smoothly, "Literacy Tutoring that Works" is a step by step guide for school
administrators who want to set up a solid tutoring program in their own school. "Literacy
Tutoring That Works" is a complete and comprehensive guide to effective tutoring programs,
highly recommended.
What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know About Reading Tests
Charles Fuhrken
Stenhouse Publishers
477 Congress Street, Suite 4B, Portland, ME 04101-3451
9781571107640 $23.00 www.stenhouse.com 1-800-988-9812
Written by Chalres Fuhrken, an expert who has worked in assessment for three major test
publishers and on testing programs in multiple states, What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to
Know About Reading Tests (From Someone Who Has Written Them) is a
from-the-horse's-mouth account that lays out what teachers need to know about reading tests in
plain terms. More than a simple explanatory guide, What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to
Know About Reading Tests goes on to offer solid preparation materials and practical strategies to
help students perform well. The recommended strategies for helping students prepare for reading
tests range from vocabulary development to learning about literary elements and literary
techniques and much more. In today's era of "No Child Left Behind" and similar mandates that
threaten to deny funding if students underperform on a standardized test, What Every Elementary
Teacher Needs to Know About Reading Tests (From Someone Who Has Written Them) is an
absolute must-have for grade-school teachers everywhere.
Bit, Bat, Rime with Me!
Linda Armstrong
Linworth Books
3650 Olentangy River Road, Suite 250, Columbus, OH 43214
1586833367, $24.95, www.linworth.com
Specifically designed as a curriculum supplement for grades K-3, "Bit, Bat, Rime with Me!:
Word Patterns And Activities" offers a series of age-appropriate activities in the form of short,
easy, 'hands on' lessons and reproducibles that teach and illustrate the riming nature of words and
word patterns for beginning readers through the use of verses, and crafts. Ideal for use in teaching
about word families, and fully in accordance with national standards, "Bit, Bat, Rime with Me!"
reviews basic consonant sounds, blends, and digraphs. In addition to classroom use by reading
instructors, "Bit, Bat, Rime with Me!" is also ideal and recommended for involved parents to
provide reading skills reinforcement in the home.
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
www.corwinpress.com
Students and faculty and college-level collections will find Maria Piantanida and Noreen B.
Garman's The Qualitative Dissertation, 2nd Edn (9781412942256, $38.95) an important resource
for putting together a qualitative dissertation that includes the process of reflection. From issues
that arise as qualitative research is conducted to rethinking method and data and defending the
dissertation, students and researchers will find this a fine guide to the entire process. Roberta L.
Sejnost's TOOLS FOR TEACHING IN THE BLOCK (9781412957137, $35.95) shows how to
use extended class periods as an alternative to the lecture format to help teachers create lessons
for blocks of time at all grade levels. From using student's prior knowledge to achieve new
direction to helping them with enticements and enlightenment, this is a fine survey. John L.
Badgett and Edwin P. Christmann's DESIGNING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: USING THE COGNITIVE DOMAIN (9781412971888,
$26.95) covers forms of assessment that help teachers measure objectives. From writing
measurable objectives for lesson plans to pairing these with standards and objectives, this is the
only book that offers a step-by-step approach to student assessment at the middle and secondary
grades. Gail Saunders-Smith's THE ULTIMATE GUIDED READING HOW-TO BOOK, 2ND
EDITION (9781412970563, $28.95) shows how to teach students reading skills geared to
different rates of learning. Guided reading allows teachers to work with kids in small groups, and
literacy expert Gail Saunders-Smith explains the latest research results on how kids learn to read.
Donna Walker Tileston and Sandra K. Darling's CLOSING THE POVERTY & CULTURE GAP
(9781412955317, $25.95) provides framework to help teachers build on student assets and
strengths, examining cultural differences in motivational approaches and how educators can
reach students. From resiliency to preparing students for higher objectives, this is packed with
insights. Richard VanDeWeghe's ENGAGED LEARNING (9781412966290, $28.95) provides
an inside look on what happens to students when they become engaged in the learning process.
From changed memory pathways and brain function to ideas for guiding instructions,
ENGAGED LEARNING offers an exciting outline for applications across the education
spectrum. Elizabeth A. Barton's LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR SAFE SCHOOLS, 2ND
EDITION (9781412955683, $31.95) tells how to develop a school safety program and will
appeal to school administrators seeking to develop a safety program. From conflict resolution
basics to peer mediation and program evaluation, chapters cover everything from cultural
differences to changing school environments. George Kapalka's 8 STEPS TO CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT SUCCESS (9781412969444, $31.95) provides teachers of challenging
students with a basic primer on how to manage such students. From giving simple directions to
handling tantrums and preventing disruptions, this guides teachers through helping special
students become contributing learners to the overall classroom environment. Gwen Snyder
Kaltman's HANDS-ON LEARNING! (9781412970952, $23.95) is for teachers of young children
and shows how to engage a child with objects. 1,000 sample activities use very simple materials
from paper to cotton balls and provides a different way of designing themes and activities. Robin
Fogarty's BRAIN-COMPATIBLE CLASSROOMS (9781412938877, $35.95) uses the latest
findings in brain research to tell how to integrate strategies into a classroom environment. From
blending the research with the latest learning ideas to setting a quality learning climate, it's an
excellent pick for teachers at all levels. Josefa Ben-Arieh and Helen J. Miller's EDUCATOR'S
GUIDE TO TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(9781412957762, $28.95) uses the latest advancements in evidence-based interventions to
discuss identifying students with ASD in a general classroom and promote independent and
socially appropriate behaviors. From environmental supports to choosing interventions, it offers
plenty of specific approaches and examples. Jody L. Maanum's THE GENERAL EDUCATOR'S
GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION (9781412971379, $35.95) provides instructional
approaches for 13 recognized disability categories under which students are eligible to receive
special education services. An explanation of the entire process makes for a powerful guide to
assuring students are paired with the right educational objectives. Aimee M. Bissonette, JD's
CYBER LAW: MAXIMIZING SAFETY AND MINIMIZING RISK IN CLASSROOMS
(9781412966153) covers the legal issues related to Internet and technology use and provides
teachers and media pros with expert advice and the latest research. Summaries of legal cases
showing potentially liable classroom situations make for eye-opening insights into everything
from bullying situations to the use of non-school electronics in the school. Robin Fogarty's HOW
TO INTEGRATE THE CURRICULA, 3RD EDITION (9781412938891, $28.95) is for students
and teachers alike and tells how to connect ideas, themes and various skills to form a solid
integration. Teachers learn here how to create a brain-compatible, learner-centered classroom
with flexible thinking. Amy Morse's CULTIVATING MATH COACHING PRACTICE: A
GUIDE FOR K-8 MATH EDUCATORS (9781412971065, $35.95) uses a case-based guide to
provide real accounts of coaching practices, dilemmas and insights. The cases come from
practicing math coaches who analyze students' ideas and teachers' beliefs on learning and offer a
host of activities to strengthen a teacher's content knowledge. All are top recommendations for
education collections.
The Humor Shelf
When In Rome
Marie Carducci Bolchazy
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1570 Baskin Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
9780865167179, $9.99, www.bolchazy.com
Published from 1974 to 2003, 'The Pompeiiana Newsletter' was edited by academician Bernard
Barcio and featured as comic relief a variety cartoons by diverse contributors. Marie Carducci
Bolchazy has now compiled those cartoons into a single volume and with the publication of
"When In Rome: Best Cartoons Of Pompeiiana" has made them once again available to a new
generation of readers who will appreciate humor stemming from the academic community who
primary interests lay in the study of the ancient languages, cultures, mythologies and histories of
the Greco-Roman era. A pleasure to browse through, "When In Rome" is an especially
recommended browse and a lot of great cartooning by amateur enthusiasts with a distinctive
sense of humor.
The Fiction Shelf
Delia's Gift
V.C. Andrews
Pocket Books
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
141653086X, $7.99 www.simonsays.com
In the third Delia book of the series, a boating tragedy has ended her romance with a wealthy
politician's son - and Delia is carrying his child. Adan's father intends to blackmail her and a
cruel nursemaid keeps track of every move: can Delia gain freedom after her son arrives? A
warm story of courage and struggle evolves for general-interest novel fans.
The First Apostle
James Becker
Signet
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
9780451226709, $7.99 www.penguin.com
Police detective Chris Bronson is devastated when he learns his best friend's life has died in a fall
at her home - but when he journeys to Italy to offer condolences, he finds evidence of murder.
His investigation involves deciphering a stone and working with his ex-wife to uncover the truth
in this fine adventure saga.
The Gnostic Mystery
Randy Davila
Hierophant
8301 Broadway, Suite 219, San Antonio, TX 78209
Hampton Roads Publishing Company (distribution)
1125 Stoney Ridge Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902-8719
www.hrpub.com 1-800-766-8009
9780981877105, $14.95, www.hierophantpublishing.com
When undesirable knowledge came forth in the ancient world, claims of heresy were the ultimate
censorship. "The Gnostic Mystery" follows Jack Stanton and his companion Punjeeh as they visit
the holiest city in the world, Jerusalem. In search of fate, Jack finds more than he could have ever
hoped with Gnostic scrolls, allegedly by the original followers of Jesus. "The Gnostic Mystery" is
an intriguing religious thriller, sure to entice readers of novels such as The Da Vinci Code.
The Sound of Building Coffins
Louis Maistros
Toby Press
PO Box 8531, New Milford, CT 06776-8531
9781592642557, $24.95, www.tobypress.com
No city has a more individual culture than New Orleans, Louisiana. "The Sound of Building
Coffins" is a magnificent novel from author Louis Maistros, as he crafts a novel that is distinctly
New Orleans in origin. The story is of an infant supposedly possessed by the devil, and the
community around him doing everything they can to save the child. Written in a fine lyrical style,
"The Sound of Building Coffins" is a unique novel.
Forgetting English
Midge Raymond
Eastern Washington University Press
534 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Suite 203, Spokane, WA 99202
9781597660464, $16.95, www.ewupress.ewu.edu
Something happens when one is pulled away from the comfort of home. "Forgetting English" is a
collection of short stories from Midge Raymond. These tales focus on the consequences of when
people are removed from their element and forced to face their own insecurities in an
environment that they don't understand, and that doesn't understand them. Entertaining and
thought provoking, "Forgetting English" is a fine volume of short fiction.
David and the Bear Lake Monster
Linda Weaver Clarke
American Book Publishing
PO Box 65624, Salt Lake City, UT 84165
9781589825321, $19.95, www.lindaweaverclarke.com
Sometimes when realizing one's roots, one goes through the process in the strangest of ways.
"David and the Bear Lake Monster" is another entry in Linda Weaver Clarke's Bear Lake Valley
series. David has returned to his family after a long absence, and it seems that he can find love in
his small hometown. But love is never easy, and David must overcome many obstacles to finally
claim his beloved. "David and the Bear Lake Monster" is another fine entry into Clarke's work,
highly recommended.
Wheel Of Fortune
Max Brand
Sagebrush
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9780753182482, $27.99, www.amazon.com
Ulverscrot Large Print is one of the premier publishers of large print books primarily serving
community libraries with books suitable for patrons who need that format. Sagebrush is their
Large Print Westerns imprint. Max Brand is justifiably numbered of the most popular authors of
western fiction. "Wheel Of Fortune" is a classic Max Brand western anthology containing three
short stories. 'Speedy's Bargain' features a young drifter who, although he does not use a gun, is
still considered to be one of the most dangerous men in the west -- and is committed to busting
out a man from prison. 'Chick's Fall' is the story of a sheriff who accepts a bribe to let a prisoner
in his custody escape. 'Wheel of Fortune' is about a miserly millionaire who rescues an escaped
convict from dying in a blizzard -- for a reward. "Wheel Of Fortune" is highly recommended for
all Max Brand fans -- and most especially for those in need of a large print format.
The World History Shelf
Strongholds of the Samurai: Japanese Castles 250-1877
Stephen Turnbull
Osprey Publishing
443 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9781846034138, $24.95 www.ospreypublishing.com
Castle fortifications for Japan's military began appearing after the first emperors and quickly
evolved from simple wooden barriers to complex and beautiful stone structures. This focus
explores how these castles were adapted to accommodate firearms and changing military
technology, and considers how they lent to Japanese military developments as a whole.
Unpublished photos from the author's private collection and color artwork accompany a survey
recommended for both military and Japanese history holdings.
Histories of Kanatha
Georges Sioui
University of Ottawa Press
542 King Edward, Ottaway, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
9782760306820, $29.00, www.uopress.uottawa.ca
We hear much about the Native Americans, but what of the Native Canadians? "Histories of
Kanatha: Seen and Told" is a collection of stories on the aboriginal Canadian experience,
addressing the colonialism and the history of the native North Americans who called the various
provinces of Canada their home before the European conquerors showed up so many centuries
ago. Presented in both French and English as per Canadian custom, "Histories of Kanatha" is a
fine read for any Canadian who wants to embrace their pre-European history, or any reader with
an interest in lesser heard history in general.
In Search Of The Greeks
James Renshaw
Bristol Classical Press/Duckworth
c/o International Publishers Marketing
22841 Quicksilver Dr, Dulles, VA 20166
www.ducknet.co.uk
9781853996993, $29.95, www.amazon.com
More than any other single historical culture, the Greeks were to influence western civilization in
ways and manners that range from art and architecture, to science and philosophy, to drama and
sports, to politics and religion. "In Search Of The Greeks" by James Renshaw (Head of Classics,
Colet Court, London) is a historical overview and history of the various societies that comprised
Classical Greece, drawing from ancient texts and profusely illustrated with black-and-white
photographic images, as well as drawings, maps and plans. The focus is upon six key areas:
Religion, Olympic Games, Athenian drama, Athenian society, Athenian democracy, and Sparta.
Enhanced for students with extensive cross-references, review questions, appendices on Attica
and Athens, Greek currency values, Greek musical instruments, and the Greek calendar, "In
Search Of The Greek's" is thoroughly accessible and recommended for the non-specialist general
reader with an interest in learning about the cultures and accomplishments of ancient
Greece.
The Political Science Shelf
The Cure for Our Broken Political Process
Sol Erdman & Lawrence Susskind
Potomac Books
22841 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
9781597972697, $19.95, www.potomacbooksinc.com
The country may be as divided as it could be without erupting into another civil war. "The Cure
for Our Broken Political Process: How We Can Get Our Politicians to Resolve the Issues Tearing
Our Country Apart" is a political essay coming to American readers with much advice on how to
push the country forward and mend the fierce divide that lies between opposing factions. Calling
for practicality and an end to no-compromise politics, authors Sol Erdman and Lawrence
Susskind believe the future of the United States does not lie on the road that the country has been
headed, and offer a level headed solution. "The Cure for Our Broken Political Process" is well
worth the read and highly intriguing.
Politics in Manitoba
Christopher Adams
University of Manitoba Press
6 Adelaide Street East, Suite 901, Toronto, ON M5C 1H6
9780887557040, $24.95, www.umanitoba.ca/uofmpress
Every political contest seems to be more about the characters than the issues themselves.
"Politics in Manitoba: Parties, Leaders, and Voters" is a look at the long political history of the
province of Manitoba in Canada, which is as intriguing and full of interesting events and
individuals as any national election. Author Christopher Adams takes readers down a long road
that brings out what Manitoba is all about as a people, and how the best man doesn't always win.
"Politics in Manitoba" is a strong pick for political history collections.
Will Your Vote Count?
Herma Percy
Praeger Publishers
c/o Greenwood Publishing Group
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
9780313364327, $39.95, www.praeger.com
Recent presidential elections have been plagued by controversy from accusations of voting
station irregularities, to the politics of the U.S. Supreme Court, to the role money and political
advisors play with respect to influencing political contest outcomes. That is why "Will Your Vote
Count: Fixing America's Broken Electoral System" by Herma Percy (Associate Professor,
Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold,
Maryland) is such a timely and relevant study of our electoral system in terms of what's gone
wrong and what needs to be done to set it right. Of special note is the deft analysis of voter
suppression during the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections, as well as the dramatic rise of
election-based lawsuits (such as that going on in Minnesota at this writing in an attempt by the
Republican Party to delay a Democratic Senator from taking his seat in the U.S. Senate). Very
highly recommended reading for political activists and non-specialist general readers with an
interest in the integrity of the American electoral system, "Will Your Vote Count" offers
thoughtful and thought-provoking reform measures to rehabilitate what is an obviously
malfunction electoral system at the municipal, state, and federal levels. No academic or
community library system should be without a copy of Herma Percy's "Will Your Vote Count?"
as a part of their Political Science collection.
The Business Shelf
The Unofficial Guide to Building Your Business in the Second Life Virtual World
Sue Martin Mahar & Jay Mahar
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019-7420
081441270X, $24.95 www.amacombooks.org
Learn how to market and sell products, services and brand in a unique virtual world that is
Second Life with The Unofficial Guide to Building Your Business in the Second Life Virtual
World. Virtual world marketing is a unique, different approach and Second Life is one of the
hottest new trends in pop culture, offering a virtual 3-D 'world' that exists only on the internet
and sees traffic from tens of millions of users. Examples from other businesses teach how to
tailor Second Life's structure to a marketing pursuit
The Great Digitalization and the Quest to Know Everything
Lucien X. Polastron
Inner Traditions
One Park St, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772436, $16.95 www.innertraditions.com
The digitalization of books is a blessing for the exchange of knowledge around the world, yet this
new technology has introduced threats to literacy and libraries. The Great Digitalization and the
Quest to Know Everything raises new legal challenges about the quality and verification of
information, discussing virtual libraries and changes threatening knowledge credibility in an
intriguing discussion perfect for all types of collections.
R.I.P., USF&G
John B. Browning
Dorrance Publishing Company
701 Smithfield Street, 3rd floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3906
www.dorrancepublishing.com
0805967966, $9.00, www.amazon.com
The near collapse of the financial system that led to the current economic crisis in this country
and around the world is largely attributed to managerial incompetence and short-sighted
corporate greed. The culprit institutions include banks, financial underwriters, lax governmental
agency supervision, and insurance companies. Tens of thousands of financial industry employees
woke up one morning to find themselves out of a job -- where a few dozen CEO's bailed out with
their proverbial golden parachutes into comfy retirements. That's why John Browning's "R.I.P.,
USF&G: How Downsizing Ruined A Perfectly Good Insurance Company" is such a timely little
publication providing the general public with an insider's perspective and account of how
reckless, feckless, corporate mismanagement collapsed an otherwise thriving insurance company
with no advanced warning to either their employees or their clients. "R.I.P., USF&G" gives
insight into underhanded company politics and unethical conduct, a microcosmic example of
what was to happen throughout the financial industry and across the global economic system.
Chilling, outrageous, and a clarion example for the need of industry reforms, "R.I.P., USF&G"
should be made mandatory reading for all M.B.A. students, governmental regulators, and every
member of the Republican Party whose advocacy of unfettered corporate greed has led us to the
state that we are currently in as individuals and as a country.
India's Global Powerhouse
Nirmalya Kumar
Harvard Business Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
9781422147627, $27.95, www.harvardbusinesspress.org
A billion people and a very facilitative government have turned India into an economic
powerhouse, easily rivaling China, Japan, and even the United States. "India's Global
Powerhouse: How They Are Taking On the World" is an examination of how India is becoming
a massive economic force, and how businesses can tap into this force and make their fortune,
regardless of whether or not they hail from India. Outsourcing was once a fear of western jobs
going east to India, but in the future, it may be the other way around. "India's Global
Powerhouse" is a must for any world economics collection with a focus on southeast Asia.
The Entrepreneur's Guide To Raising Capital
David Nour
Praeger Publishers
c/o Greenwood Publishing Group
88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881
9780313356025, $39.95, www.praeger.com
Never was a 'how to' book on raising venture capital so timely as David Nour's "The
Entrepreneur's Guide To Raising Capital". The latest addition to the outstanding 'Entrepreneur's
Guide' series from Praeger Publishers, "The Entrepreneur's Guide To Raising Capital" is
specifically organized and designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners
with the informational tools necessary to successfully attract financing to launch and/or expand a
business enterprise of any kind or category. Author David Nour (founder of Relationship
Economics and managing partner of The Nour Group Inc.) draws upon his many years of
professional experience and expertise to show how to create a credible financing request; select
the ideal funding source; identify and avoid 'capital source' risks; plan for the right kind of
financing throughout the life of the company; and get the consistently highest possible returns
from capital investment. Of special note is the practical advice on avoiding the most common
mistakes entrepreneurs tend to make when engaged in raising capital investments for their
enterprises. Enhanced with the inclusion to two appendices ('The Ultimate Resource Library' and
'Google's S-1 Filing'), and an exhaustive index, "The Entrepreneur's Guide To Raising Capital" is
an invaluable and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal, professional, academic,
and community library Business Resource reference collections and reading lists.
Doing Business With India
Roderick Millar, consulting editor
Global Market Briefings
c/o GMB Publishing Ltd.
525 South 4th Street, Suite 241, Philadelphia, PA 19147
www.globalmarketbriefings.com
9781846731136, $170.00, www.amazon.com
Even in these internationally depressed economic times, India was able to achieve a 9% growth
rate in 2008. This accomplishment is based on a steadily and rapidly expanding consumer market
supported by local companies with a 'global perspective' and a government dependably
emphasizing economic liberalization for the past 18 years. Now in a newly updated, updated, and
substantially revised third edition, "Doing Business With India: A Guide To Investment
Opportunities And Business Practices" continues to be a premier and indispensable instructional
guide and informational reference resource for any company seeking to engage or expand already
existing engagements with Indian-based companies whether for import or export, and with
respect to either services or production. Published in association with KPMG and Titus & Co.,
"Doing Business With India" is comprehensive, detailed, and thoroughly 'user friendly', making it
an indispensable and strongly recommended addition for professional, corporate, academic, and
governmental library International Business reference collections. Also very highly
recommended are four other titles in the Global Marketing Briefings international business
series: "Qatar's Business Environment: A Guide To Market Potential And The Rules Of
Commercial Engagement" (9781846730948, $90.00); "Unified Business Laws For Africa:
Common Law Perspectives On Ohada" (9781846731501, $140.00); "Albania's Business
Environment: A Guide To Market Potential And The Rules Of Commercial Engagement
(9781846730849, $90.00); and "Doing Business With Saudi Arabia: A Guide To Investment
Opportunities And Business Practices" (9781846731082, $143.00).
The Art Shelf
Charles Fritz
Charles Fritz
Farcountry Press
PO Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604
9781560374466, $34.95, www.farcountrypress.com
The journeys of Lewis and Clark are among America's most treasured historical sagas. "Charles Fritz: 100 Paintings Illustrating the Journals of Lewis and Clark" chronicles the famous journeys and the men who undertook them, through the artwork of one Charles Fritz, a masterful artist from Montana. Each painting is presented in full color, and text by the artist explains each event, its impact on his painting, and what he tried to portray in each piece. "Charles Fritz" is a wonderful work for history buffs and art afficionados who hold the Lewis & Clark expedition close to their hearts.
Pioneers of Spanish Graphic Design
Emilio Gil
Mark Batty Publisher
36 West 37th Street, Suite 409, New York, NY 10018
9780981780566, $58.00, www.markbattypublisher.com
Certain people blaze a trail in the world of art. "Pioneers of Spanish Graphic Design" takes a
look at the leading graphic designers of Spain who have been major influences in modern
Spanish art. With well over a thousand images for readers to enjoy, "Pioneers of Spanish Graphic
Design" covers a thorough spectrum of artists, explaining the complexities and subtleties of their
styles and designs. A must get for any enthusiast of modern world art or just art in general,
"Pioneers of Spanish Graphic Design" is a top pick for community library art collections.
Film, Video, New Media
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603-6404
9780300146905, $60.00, www.artic.edu
New technology simply means new mediums for artists to express themselves. "Film, Video,
New Media" is a collection of art focusing on film, video, and new media, and how artists from
countless walks of life have used these mediums to express themselves much in the same way a
sculptor or a painter would. Art is not necessarily something bound by rules! Each entry consists
of a photo of the work in question, a small biography of the artist, and an explanation of the
artwork. A must for any who appreciates the role of art in the modern world, "Film, Video, New
Media" belongs in any community library art collection.
The Art Of Gaming Through The Ages
Arthur Flowers & Anthony Curtis
Huntington Press Publishing
3665 South Procyon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103
0929712900, $65.00, www.huntingpress.com
Gambling and gaming have been passionate and popular pursuits throughout recorded history
and in every culture. It is also the subject of artist who sought to portray gaming in all of its
social diversity. Collaboratively compiled by the team of Arthur Flowers and Anthony Curtis,
"The Art Of Gaming Through The Ages" is a beautifully produced collection of drawings,
paintings, and sculptures depicting card games played in a variety of diverse settings and cultures
ranging from 16th century Europe, to the American frontier, to the modern day. These are
museum quality paintings superbly reproduced along with dates, artists, the gallery or museum
collection, and a succinctly informative caption. A unique and seminal work, "The Art Of
Gaming Through The Ages" is an enthusiastically recommended addition to academic and
community library Art History collections, and a thoroughly enjoyable browse for anyone who
has ever played a hand of cards.
Brilliant Strokes
Ka Bo Tsang
Gutteridge Books
c/o University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
1551952165, $29.95, www.uap.ualberta.ca
China is a land of artistic traditions going back thousands of years and representing scores of
different and differing cultures, styles, and traditions. In "Brilliant Strokes: Chinese Paintings
From the Mactaggart Art Collections", students and connoisseurs of Chines art are treated to a
simply outstanding compilation of Chinese art ranging over a time span from the 15th to the 20th
centuries and representing such distinctive styles as Plain Drawing (baimiao), Double Outlines
(shuanggou), Jotting Down Ideas (xieyi), and Boneless (mogu) which are images rendered in
washes with no contours. Published as a companion book to an exhibition drawn from the
nationally acclaimed Mactaggart which was created and exhibited by the University of Alberta
Museums, "Brilliant Strokes" offers beautifully reproduced images accompanied by an informed
and informative text. A work of impressive art history scholarship and imagery, "Brilliant
Strokes" is a welcome and invaluable addition to personal and academic Asian Art History
reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Compass in Hand
Christian Rattemeyer
MOMA
11 West 53rd St, New York NY 10019-5497
9780870707452, $65.00 www.moma.org
COMPASS IN HAND: SELECTIONS FROM THE JUDITH ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION
CONTEMPORARY DRAWINGS COLLECTION is published to accompany an exhibition of
drawings mounted at the Museum of Modern Art and presents some 300 works of art on paper.
The plates chronicle the history of drawing from the first part of the 21st century to modern
times, offering drawings by self-taught artists and those with radical ideas on what makes a
drawing. A 'must' for any college-level art collection.
Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney
Walt Stanchfield, Edited by Don Hahn
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
www.focalpress.com
Any library strong in animation or drawing history in general or Disney in particular needs
DRAWN TO LIFE. It offers the Walt Stanchfield lectures for the first time in a two-volume
gathering of legendary lectures from the long-time Disney animator. For over twenty years Walt
Stanchfield lead Disney and influenced rising young illustrators: his writings for animation artists
and film pros alike offer valuable insights for any students new to animation and is a 'must' for
both film and art libraries. Volume 1 (9780240810966, $29.95) and V. 2 (9780240811079,
$29.95) each pack in legendary lectures not to be missed by any serious art library.
The Hanna-Barbera Treasury
Jerry Beck
Insight Editions
17 Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
1933784288, $45.00 www.insighteditions.com
Avid fans of animation history in general and Hanna-Barbera classics in particular will relish
THE HANNA-BARBERA TREASURY, packed with characters and images from three
generations of animation history. From Huckleberry Hound to Tom and Jerry and Space Ghost,
this packs in a treasure trove of pictures and history and is a top pick for any arts or animation
collection.
Hudson Hills Press
3556 Main St, Manchester VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
Cecile Giorire and Daniel Roger's ROMAN ART FROM THE LOUVRE (9781885444356,
$45.00) is published to accompany a traveling exhibition and holds an extensive collection of
works with different themes and insights not just on Roman art pieces, but on the processes
involved in cleaning and displaying them. Color photos of the works accompany extensive
details perfect for any art library devoted to classical works. BUILDING A MASTERPIECE
(9781555952013, $40.00) by Franz Schulze, et.al. tells of the evolution of the Milwaukee Art
Museum and surveys the re-opening of the museum and its architectural and masterpiece
contents. Color photos of museum holdings offer new photos of the building in a revised edition
featuring new scholarship and conservation efforts. Davira S. Taragin, Patterson Sims and Susan
Jefferies' BIGGER, BETTER, MORE: THE ART OF VIOLA FREY (9781555953058, $50.00)
tells of innovative artist Viola Frey, a ceramicist whose works often reflected anthropological
influences. From aging in human relationships to defining life, her works have reflected a range
of human objectives, desires, and observations and are presented here in full color with striking
commentary perfect for any art library collection.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Speaking of Dying
Louis Heyse-Moore
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
400 Market Street #400, Philadelphia PA 19106
9781843106784 $34.95 www.jkp.com
The author's years of experience as a palliative medicine specialist allows for an insider's view of
how to work with the dying. From how to break the news of a terminal illness to a patient to
euthanasia questions and working with other healthcare providers and family members,
SPEAKING OF DYING is a recommended pick for any college-level collection strong in
counseling guides.
Getting Past Your Breakup
Susan J. Elliott
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738213286, $14.95 www.dacapopress.com
It's over, it's hurtful, and it's time to move on: but how? GETTING PAST YOUR BREAKUP
tells how, offering rules of 'disengagement', working through grief, breaking old patterns of the
failed relationships, and pairing these steps with inspirational stories from real people. An
effective book any general lending library will find popular.
Healing Through Exercise
Jorg Blech
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738212999, $26.00 www.dacapopress.com
Exercise can act as good medicine, improving not just general health but specific disease
conditions such as heart disease and depression. Backed by solid new science studies, HEALING
THROUGH EXERCISE discusses short- and long-term benefits of exercise activities from
walking to aerobics, surveying how exercise affects overall health. General-interest and health
collections will find this timely and popular.
An Insider's Guide to Better Nursing Home Care
Donna M. Reed
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781591026716, $17.95 www.prometheusbooks.com
Based on the author's ten years of experience working as an LPN in many care facilities, attorney
Donna Reed adds different specific dimensions to assessing quality and effectiveness in nursing
homes. Over seventy tips cover the health and legal requirements on delivery of care, how to
inspect nursing homes, resident and employee rights, and more. Any facing a nursing home
decision - and any general-interest collection - needs this guide.
Yoni Massage
Michaela Riedl
Destiny Books
c/o Inner Traditions
One Park St, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772740, $16.95 www.destinybooks.com
Yoni massage offers women the opportunity to enhance their sexuality and is actually a long-held
practice. The practices gathered in YONI MASSAGE are designed to help women overcome
barriers to sexuality and involve changing consciousness as well as body patterns: both new age
and health collections will find it intriguing.
Instant Psychopharmacology, 3rd Edn
Ronald J. Diamond
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393705669, $21.95 www.wwnorton.com
Change in psychopharmacology is accelerating requiring updated editions which actually often
represent complete re-vampings of information. This third edition discusses these new
medications how they work, how they differ from older medications, and their pros and cons. It's
been completely revised and is a 'must' for any library catering to non-medical therapists and
clients who wish to understand the latest drug options.
A Handbook of Bioethics Terms
James B. Tubbs Jr.
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect St NW, Washington DC 20007
9781589012592, $14.95 www.press.georgetown.edu
Any library strong in basic bioethics will find attractive this pocket reference, offering a clear and
reliable guide to key terms in bioethics. Students will want it as a supplemental text for courses
with its glossary-style reference of over 400 entries on significant terms, expressions and court
cases in the field. The author's a professor of ethics and provides, here, a valuable reference!
Translational Medicine
Dennis Cosmatos & Shein-Chung Chow
CRC Press
c/o Taylor & Francis Group
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487
9781584888727, $89.95, www.crcpress.com
The politics, technology, and necessity of health care reform is now central to an American
national dialogue. Foremost among health care issues is the cost and safety of pharmaceutical
products being developed and provided to the public. Knowledgeable compiled and deftly
co-edited by Dennis Cosmatos (Wyeth Research, Collegeville, Pennsylvania) and Shein-Chung
Chow (Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine,
Durham, North Carolina), Translational Medicine: Strategies And Statistical Methods" is the
newest edition to the outstanding "CRC Biostatics Series" and a superbly presented introduction
and instructional survey of key design and analysis elements for translating pharmaceutical
compound research findings with respect to ultimately delivering new medications into the hands
of doctors and their patients. "Translational Medicine" provides basic information on biomaker
development in the early phase of clinical trials; establishing medical predictive models of
diverse diseases through integrating genomic and clinical databases; addresses decision making
issues; as well as dealing the problems and approaches to the introduction of TM into clinical
studies. Of special note is the critically important information relevant to building and applying
statistical models for data processing at various developmental phases in the creation and testing
of pharmaceuticals. Comprehensive, informed and informative, "Translational Medicine" is an
ideal textbook that should be a part of every medical school and pharmaceutical industry
reference library.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Life Money
Brad Turk
Benbella
6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 503, Dallas, TX 75206
9781933771533, $14.95, www.benbellabooks.com
You don't have to be old and gray to consider retirement. "Life Money: The Proven System for
Creating the Money You Need for the Life You Want" is a guide from a young millionaire who
made his mark on the world of business and retired before he was even considered middle-aged.
Using the concept of Lifemoney, the currency of success, he uses his ideas to inspire readers to
make themselves success stories as well. "Life Money" is a fine read for those who want to
understand and tap into the secrets of success.
Wealth Will Follow
Jeffrey Dale Hair
Cedar Fort
2373 W. 700 S., Springville, UT 84663
9781599552507, $13.99, www.cedarfort.com
There are simple truths that, if realized, can do much for establishing financial security. "Wealth
Will Follow: 21 Amazing Treasures" is a combination finance and inspirational guide, telling
readers that there are twenty one things that they must treasure in order to attain not just financial
wealth, but spiritual wealth. Everything from love to pennies is discussed, and there is much
wisdom to be found within. "Wealth Will Follow" is well worth the read for any head of a
household who needs to remember what's really important.
The Audiobook Shelf
Mars Life
Ben Bova, author
Stefan Rudnicki, narrator
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969, Ashland, OR 97520
9781433231261 $90.00 www.BlackstoneAudio.com 1-800-729-2665
Read aloud by multiple AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator Stefan Rudnicki, Mars
Life is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of Ben Bova's exciting science fiction and political
thriller. An amazing discovery reveals that an intelligent race once lived on Mars, before the
collision of a gigantic meteor rendered them extinct; but when an ultraconservative New
Morality movement seizes control of the American government, all funding for the Mars
program is cut. Disgraced anthropologist Carter Carleton and intrepid discoverer Jamie
Waterman must put themselves to the test to learn who the ancient Martians were, as well as
convince their own government that the answer to this mystery is immediately relevant! An
enthralling saga enhanced by a biting commentary on the modern-day war on science, Mars Life
is highly recommended for science fiction fans and public library collections alike.
Mike Hammer
Mickey Spillane
Blackstone Audiobooks
PO Box 969 , Ashland, OR 97520
www.BlackstoneAudio.com
9781433252594, $33.00, 1-800-729-2665
Next to Sherlock Holmes, perhaps the most popular fictional detective is the late Mickey
Spillane's Mike Hammer, a two-fisted guy who never goes anywhere without his faith Betsy (a
snub nosed revolver). Of all the actors who have portrayed the Mike Hammer character in film or
television, none were more definitive in the role than Stacy Keach. In this superbly recorded
audio theater production, Stacy reprises his role along with a stellar cast in two Mike Hammer
adventures, 'Oil and Water' and 'Dangerous Days'. Replete with music and sound effects, both
stories are classic private eye adventures with plot twists and turns that keep the listener glued to
these two stories as they unfold. Offering fully and expertly dramatized stories that will thrill and
entertain dedicated mystery buffs, "Mike Hammer", with a total running time of 3 hours on 3
compact discs, is very highly recommended for personal and community library audio book
collections.
Lorraine Hansberry Audio Collection
Lorraine Hansberry
Caedmon
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061768958 $29.99 www.harpercollins.com www.caedmonaudio.com 1-800-242-7737
Lorraine Hansberry Audio Collection is the audiobook rendition of collected works by
award-winning African American playwright Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965). Of especial note
in this anthology is "A Raisin in the Sun", a full-cast production of the turbulent emotional drama
starring Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, and "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black", a full-cast
production of Hansberry's classic self-portrait starring James Earl Jones. The third portion is
"Lorraine Hansberry Speaks Out", a collection of seven interviews and speeches with the talented
playwright, recorded between 1959 and 1964. A captivating anthology offering a glimpse into the
mind and spirit of an American genius during the dawn of the civil rights era, highly
recommended especially for public library audiobook collections. 5 CDs, 6 hours.
The Consciousness Plague
Paul Levinson, author
Mark Shanahan, narrator
Listen & Live Audio
PO Box 817, Roseland, NJ 07068
1593160380 $29.95 www.listenandlive.com 1-800-653-9400
An Audie Award finalist, The Consciousness Plague is the abridged audiobook on CD adaptation
of award-winning science fiction author Paul Levinson's dark saga concerning a sudden, alarming
spread of memory loss - and the insidiously destructive impact this pathological memory loss has
upon human society. NYPD forensic detective Phil D'Amato discovers evidence of a
bacteria-like organism that has lived in human brains for millennia, and might be responsible for
human consciousness. A new antibiotic is crossing the blood-brain barrier. As D'Amato himself
falls victim to memory loss, he must struggle to get the authorities to pay attention before the
fundamental essence of human community and society are lost! An enthralling drama, highly
recommended. 7 CDs, 8.5 hours.
Little Dorrit
Charles Dickens, author
Ian McKellen and full cast, performers
BBC Audiobooks America
42 Whitecap Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7445
9781602835610 $29.95
Featuring a full-cast performance starring Ian McKellen, Little Dorrit is the audiobook
dramatization of Charles Dickens' classic novel about the youngest daughter of debtor William
Dorrit. Born into London's Marshalsea Prison, Amy Dorrit is befriended by Arthur Clennam,
whose mother employs "Little Dorrit" as a seamstress. When an unexpected inheritance is
revealed, the lives of the Dorrits take a sharp turn and the family moves to Italy. Meanwhile,
Arthur falls prey to fraud and is himself sent to Marshalsea where Little Dorrit finds him - but
only when the Dorrit fortune is gone can the two of them to be together again. An enjoyable love
story that severely satirizes Victorian England, Little Dorrit remains as memorable today as it
was in Dickens' era, and is highly recommended.
After Dark
Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle
Joyce Bean, narrator
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781423385127 $29.99 www.brillianceaudio.com 1-800-854-7859
After Dark is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a suspenseful novel following Lydia Smith,
licensed para-archaeologist, trying to earn an honest living working for Shrimpton's House of
Ancient Horrors, a rock-bottom low-budget museum. But bizarre things keep happening... a dead
body appears in the sarcophagus exhibit, and her latest client turns out to be one of the most
ruthless men in the city! Narrated by Audie Award winning actress Joyce Bean, After Dark is an
enthralling saga from beginning to end. 7 CDs, 8 hours 23 minutes.
A Way With Words IV: Understanding Poetry
Michael D. C. Drout
The Modern Scholar
c/o Recorded Books
270 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
UC112, $98.75, www.modernscholar.com
The fourth volume of Professor Michael D. C. Drout's lectures on literature, "A Way With Words
IV: Understanding Poetry" presents fourteen lectures with an emphasis on poetry. A professor of
English at Wheaton College in Northon Massachusetts, Drout has a natural ease and expertise in
providing the listening audience with erudite, articulate, occasionally humorous, and also
informative information that keeps his students thoroughly engaged as he relates poetry's past,
present and future. The individual lectures begin with the age old question as to 'What Is Poetry',
then proceed to explore poetry's oral tradition, Anglo-Saxon roots, the emergence of rhymed
poetry, the exploration of form in the ballads of the early Renaissance, Milton and metaphysical
poetry, the influences of classical learning during the Eighteenth Century, the Romantic Poets
(Bake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats), the poetry of the Victorian age, American
poetry and the emergence of free verse, modernism, and contemporary poetry today. Although
this fourth volume of lectures stands independent, complete and enthusiastically recommended, it
will also serve as a persuasive introduction for academic and community libraries to obtain the
earlier three volumes of Professor Drout's literary lectures.
Never Give Up!
Joyce Meyer
Hachette
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781600244131, $29.98 www.hachetteaudio.com
Joyce Meyer is an expert at overcoming obstacles: she survived an abusive childhood and limited
opportunities to become one of the most popular speakers in the world. NEVER GIVE UP is thus
a top pick for any audio library strong in inspirational titles: it offers examples of people who
have pursued their goals relentlessly, packing in a wealth of inspiration.
Penguin Audio
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
LUKE'S STORY (9780143144144, $34.95) joins others in Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins's
THE JESUS CHRONICLES and receives a vivid narration by Broadway actor Robertson Dean
in a survey of Luke, who never met Jesus or saw him perform miracles, but whose belief was
built on faith. His rise from Greek slave to university-educated physician makes for a powerful
account of how Luke's gospel was written: perfect for spirituality collections. Stephen King's
ROSE MADDER (9780143143949, $49.95) receives Blair Brown's excellent performance
background and tells of Rosie, roused by a drop of blood on the bed sheet, who takes flight from
her world and flees her husband - a brutal but respected cop who's good at finding people. Her
journey to a new life leads her to create a new persona entirely in this riveting saga, perfect for
lending libraries.
Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887 , Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com
Emily Durante's fine audiobook narration to Lisa Kleypas' SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER
(1597378712, $36.99) provides a compelling and vivid rendition of a story of one Ella, who
appears on Jack's doorstep with baby in arms and a troubled past. Ella's demand that Jack take
responsibility for the first time in his life brings new challenges - and romance - to both in this
gripping story, perfect for audio libraries strong in romance. Eva Selhub, MD's THE LOVE
RESPONSE (1423377869, $29.99) is narrated by the author and provides a life-healing program
telling of a series of biochemical reactions that lower blood pressure and stimulate physical
healing. From verbal command exercises to visualization, this provides a formula for success.
Mary Balogh's THEN COMES SEDUCTION (1423388941, $28.99) receives a fine narration by
actress Anne Flosnik as it tells of the passionate Huxtable family and its high-charged society
show. One Jasper Finley decides to seduce the virtuous Katherine Huxtable within a fortnight -
and gets more than he bargained for in the process. Romance and seduction come to life in a
vivid story. John Lescroart's A CERTAIN JUSTICE (1423357175, $38.99) receives a powerful
narration by David Colacci as it follows up to his 13TH JUROR. Set in San Francisco during a
riot, it tells of one young man on the run, charged by the media with a crime he didn't commit.
One cop knows Kevin is innocent of racial murder - others have different motivations for seeing
injustice done. A powerful story becomes even finer in audio. J.D. Robb's PROMISES IN
DEATH (1423365127, $38.99) is narrated by Susan Ericksen and tells of Amaryllis, a cop
murdered steps away from her apartment with her own weapon, and investigator Eve who is
determined to uncover the truth against all odds. A dangerous connection between the case and
other lives evolves in a wonderfully suspenseful story. T. Jefferson Parker's THE RENEGADES
(1423345851, $34.99) is read by David Colacci and tells of Deputy Sheriff Charlie Hood, who
patrols stretches of the new American West - in his cruiser. The new outlaws carry different
weapons and the West is still wild in this tense thriller, spiced by veteran David Colacci's smooth
voice. Eric Jerome Dickey's DYING FOR REVENGE (1423367065, $34.99) receives Dion
Graham and Susan Ericksen's powerfully combined voices as it tells of one Gideon, who is active
in the world of hired assassins - and who finds himself the target of a seasoned killer. When he
proves an impossible target the killers turn to those close to him in this fine thriller.
The Music Shelf
Ultimate Guitar Play-Along: Rush
Alfred Publishing
Box 1003, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0003
073905712X, $19.95 www.alfred.com
Rush fans and guitarists need ULTIMATE GUITAR PLAY-ALONG: RUSH. Accompanied by a
play-along cd, it comes packed with TAB transcriptions, music notation lyrics, and chords to six
Rush classics, offering two versions of every song on the included CDs, which can be used in a
Mac or Windows-based computer to loop sections for practice, change keys or temp, and more.
An outstanding selection of Rush classics encourages players to learn.
Book of Rhymes: Poetics of Hip Hop
Adam Bradley
Basic Civitas
c/o Perseus Books Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465003471, $16.95 www.basiccivitasbooks.com
Hip hop is poetry regardless of its beat and music connections: here a literary scholar and hip hop
expert makes the case for the artistic seriousness of hip hop poetry, contending that rap may be
the most revolutionary development in poetry since hip hop's birth in the South Bronx over thirty
years ago. It argues the case for rap as a distinct literary tradition and makes for a fine pick for
any collection strong in contemporary music or poetry discussions.
The Library CD Music Shelf
The Color of Sunshine
Lawrence Blatt
William Ackerman, producer
LMB Music
c/o The Creative Service Company (publicity)
4360 Emerald Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
$15.00 www.myspace.com/creativeservicecompany
The Color of Sunshine is the third instrumental guitar album on CD by performer Lawrence
Blatt, produced by Grammy winner and founder of Windham Hill Records William Ackerman.
Blatt's finger-picking style is highlighted by a beautiful flow of sound meant to acoustically
represent colors of the rainbow. The inspirations for each color range from the wondrous deep
red sands of the Moorish desert for the song connected to red, to the difficult ordeal of people
afflicted with jaundice for the song connected to yellow, to happy memories of growing up in
agricultural Indiana for the song connected to green. An emotionally enthralling music album
that guitar lovers are sure to enjoy. The tracks include Looking to the Sun (1:34); The Color of
Sunshine (4:13); Gray Salt Marsh (4:33); Infrared: The Abyss (3:18); Alhambra (The Red)
(3:41); Orange Blossom Honey (3:32); Jaune (Yellow) (5:09); Green Corn and Spring (3:23);
Mar Azul (3:39); Violet Blue (3:56); UV Radiations (4:26); Black Rock Beach (2:28); White
Light (2:45); and Reach for the Rainbow (3:11). Highly recommended.
European Playground
Putumayo Kids
c/o Beth Blenz-Clucas Publicity
5505 SW Illinois Street, Portland, OR 97221
$15.98 www.putumayokids.com
European Playground is a delightful, family-friendly music CD of fun songs, each by a different
artist with roots in nations all over Europe. Liner notes in English, Spanish, French and German
round out this playful, multicultural music adventure, enthusiastically recommended for public
library children's collections. Highly recommended; adults are sure to enjoy the catchy, cheerful
themes too! The nations represented by each track are Finland/Sweden (2:16); Belgium (2:17);
England (3:29); Denmark (2:15); Hungary (1:20); France (2:29); Greece (2:12); Portugal (2:23);
Germany (2:43); Scotland (2:25); Netherlands (2:13); Spain (1:44); Switzerland (2:28); Italy
(1:53) and Ireland (2:07).
A Song of You
Irene and Her Latin Jazz Band
c/o The Creative Service Company (publicity)
4360 Emerald Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
$16.99 www.irenesings.com www.cdbaby.com
The second music CD album by Irene and Her Latin Jazz Band, A Song of You presents fourteen
love songs that blend the vibrant musical culture of Southern California with that of Brazil,
enhanced by South American rhythms. A dash of rhythmic influences from the Caribbean,
Polynesia, Spain and France further broaden this exciting Latin jazz celebration. Irene's
enthralling lyrics distinguish this captivating and invigorating album, which makes a perfect gift
for any loved one who enjoys the spice of Latin jazz. Highly recommended. The tracks are
"Dance With Me", "The Waiting Song", "A Song of You", "Triste", "Tintim Por Tintim",
"Change the World", "South Seas Samba", "S'Wonderful", "Fragililidad", "Like a Lover", "It's
Too Darn Hot", "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars", "Bim Bom", and "La Foule".
The Elk Dreamers
Elk Soldier
Canyon Records Productions
3131 West Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017
$15.98 www.canyonrecords.com 1-800-268-1141
The Elk Dreamers is a music CD rendering the tradition of the Native American Pow-Wow
circle. As the Pow-Wow group sings, dancers move with the rhythm and Elk Soldier prays for
blessings to all Native peoples, with humble respect extended to their ancestors and the traditions
of the drum. An unforgettably powerful audio experience, The Elk Dreamers is the next best
thing to the honor of being permitted to experience a Pow-Wow firsthand. The tracks are
"Butters" (4:21), "For the Elders" (3:06), "The Drum Hopper" (3:41), "The Perfect Storm" (3:02),
"Rezmerized" (3:51), "Heya" (3:05), "Pow-Wow Inc." (3:25), "The Show (3:21), "Speedway"
(3:14), "Ace (3:28), "Dancing Drum" (3:41), "Elk Medicine" (3:05), and "The Wakeman
Experience" (5:02). 47 minutes 13 seconds. Also highly recommended are two other Native
American music CD releases from Canyon Records, "Love, Lies & Lullabies: Round Dance
Songs" by Sullivan & Day ($15.98) and "Awakening of Life" by Cheevers Toppah and Kevin
Yazzie ($15.98).
Mariachi Classics
Mariachi Real de San Diego
Mardi Gras Records
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404
$17.98 www.rockpaperscissors.biz
Mariachi Classics is a music CD album of traditional Mexican mariachi songs, performed with
gusto by Mariachi Real de San Diego. Filled with the celebratory vibrance of a grand musical
legacy, Mariachi Classics is a delightful addition to world music collections and especially
recommended for anyone who loves the enthusiastic, life-affirming rhythms of a joyful mariachi
band. The tracks consist of a wealth of beloved favorite songs from Old Mexico: "Las
Mananitas", "San Diego", "Bala Perdida", "El Tranchete", "Noche de Ronda", "La Malaguena",
"Las Chipanecas", "El Mariachi", "Solamente Una Vez", "Mexico Lindo Y Querido", "La
Periodista", "Quierme Mucho", "Jugueteando", "Sabor a Mi", "Cancion Mixteca", and "Las
Golondrinas".
Somethin' Like Love
Steven Pasquale
PS Classics
c/o Miller Wright & Associates, Inc. (publicity)
1650 Broadway, Suite 1210, New York, NY 10019
$17.98 www.millerwright.com
Somethin' Like Love is the debut solo jazz album by Steven Pasquale, perhaps best known for
playing the fireman "Sean Garrity" on the popular television series "Rescue Me". A rich
collection embracing the heritage of traditional jazz, Somethin' Like Love offers magically
flowing reinterpretations of classic jazz favorites, as well as a brand new composition in the title
song. Pasquale's legato singing resonates with the listener in this thoroughly enjoyable album
enthusiastically recommended for jazz vocal fans. The tracks are "In the Wee Small Hours of the
Morning", "On the Street Where You Live", "Laura", "The Lady's in Love With You",
"Somethin' Like Love", "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep", "They All Laughed",
"Summertime", "If I Were a Bell", "My Funny Valentine", "I Wish I Didn't Love You So", and
"Maybe".
Under the Bones of the Great Blue Whale
Sarah Brooks and Graceful Soul
Whaling City Sound
1178 Tucker Road, No. Dartmouth, MA 02747
c/o Mixed Media (publicity)
mixedmediapromo@cox.net
$16.98 www.whalingcitysound.com
Recorded live in the "Whaling City" of New Bedford, Under the Bones of the Great Blue Whale
is a jazz band album featuring singer Sarah Brooks, Bill Miele (bass), Kenny Hadley (drums)Jim
Robitaille and Bob Schlink (melody and rhythm guitar). Sarah had not met any of the
professional musicians before the night of their performance; together, they worked to create an
unforgettable outpouring of soul music. Together they spun their own take on great pop, rock,
and rhythm & blues classics. A moment of discovery, adaptation, and sheer musical joy
preserved on audio, Under the Bones of the Great Blue Whale is a joy to listen to. The tracks are
"Bring It On Home To Me" (5:19), "Look of Love" (6:27), "Chain of Fools" (7:26), "You Can't
Do That" (4:35), "At Last" (5:01), "Amazing Grace - Vocal Version" (8:28), Baby I Love You"
(5:21), "Since I Fell For You" (5:56), "Fragile" (6:36), "The Chicken" (8:27), and "Amazing
Grace - Instrumental Version" (4:20). Also highly recommended is the album "Neon" by jazz
guitarist Mike Clinco.
If I Had a Key to the Dawn
Lily Storm
Songbat Records
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404
$16.98 www.rockpaperscissors.biz
If I Had a Key to the Dawn: Love Songs and Laments from Eastern Europe is a music CD album
of intimate songs, some instrumental, some featuring Lily Storm's haunting voice, all drawing
upon the musical and storytelling traditions of various Eastern and Central European nations
from Greece to Hungary to the Ukraine, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and more. The
songs themselves range from bittersweet love ballads to celebrations of a mother's love for her
child. If I Had a Key to the Dawn bears witness beauty and the power of human emotion, and
deserves the highest recommendation. The tracks are "Sleep, child" (0:48), "The peony" (1:58),
"One Friday" (2:39), "Oh, stand aside" (2:36), "A bird flew to my darling's window" (2:52),
"Love, love" (2:25), "The lemon tree" (3:13), "Gulo" (6:29), "Little turtle-dove" (4:27),
"Instrumental (accordion)" (2:28), "Green leaf of a pear tree" (3:15), "My Nightingale" (2:37),
"Years, heavy years" (3:58), "Instrumental (duduk)" (3:07), and "The swallow is flying" (2:57).
45 minutes, 48 seconds.
The Library DVD Shelf
Depeche Mode: The Dark Progression, limited collector's edition
Sexy Intellectual
c/o MVD Entertainment Group (distribution)
PO Box 280, Oaks, PA 19456
$19.95 www.MVDb2b.com 1-800-888-0486
Unauthorized by (and therefore completely independent from) Depeche Mode themselves or their
record company, Depeche Mode: The Dark Progression is a new documentary following the
development and career of popular electronic band Depeche Mode, from their interest in New
Romanticism at the start of their career through the darkness and urban industrial themes that
permeated their albums, to the departure of Alan Wilder in 1995 and more. Packed with
interviews with all the band members, contributions from their friends, colleagues, and
contemporaries (including Gary Numan, Thomas Dolby, band biographer Jonathan Miller, and
many more), rare performances by Depeche Mode, archive footage, video clips, location shots,
and news reports, Depeche Mode: The Dark Progression is a "must-have" for Depeche Mode
fans. Some tracks are also included, such as "Just Can't Get Enough", "People Are People",
"Stripped", "Never Let Me Down Again", "Strangelove", "Personal Jesus", "Enjoy the Silence",
"Walking In My Shoes", "I Feel You", and more. Highly recommended. 97 minutes, 4:3 screen
format, stereo.
Life on Mars Series 1
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
$59.99 www.acornmedia.com
Life on Mars Series 1 is a four-DVD thinpack set collects the first season of the exciting
time-bending detective series originally shown on BBC America. Police detective Sam Tyler
(played by John Simm) was closing in on a murderer when he was struck by a passing car. He
wakes up in the past, in 1973; the procedural tools he is used to have disappeared, and he finds
himself on a near-alcoholic homicide squad where forensics takes weeks and his boss has no
compunctions against using violence on his subjects - or his workers! Sam does his best to solve
crimes in the past while searching for a way back to his home time; yet he is also increasingly
intrigued by sympathetic policewoman Annie Cartwright (played by Liz White). An enthralling
saga recommended for mystery and time-travel fans alike! DVD bonus features include audio
commentaries for every episode with cast and crew, a "Take a Look at the Lawman" hour-long
documentary with cast and crew interviews as well as behind-the-scenes footage, an interview
clip with director Bharat Nalluri, a "The Music of Life on Mars" featurette, a "Get Sykes"
featurette, and an outtakes reel. 4 DVDs, 466 minutes, widescreen.
Agatha Christie's Poirot Set 4: The Movie Collection
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
$49.99 www.acornmedia.com
Poirot Set 4: The Movie Collection is a three-DVD thinpack set of two feature-length mystery
adventures starring Agatha Christie's legendarily fastidious Belgian detective, plus a bonus DVD
documentary "Super Sleuths" about the Poirot series featuring its stars, producer, and director.
The DVD movie adaptations of classic Christie novels are "Mrs. McGinty's Dead", in which
Poirot teams up a mystery novelist colleague to save a man from hanging for a murder he may
not have committed, and "Cat Among the Pigeons", in which Poirot must investigate murders
among the Meadowbank School for Girls, which has recently become embroiled in turmoil since
once of its new students is a princess and a political refugee hiding from revolutionaries in her
homeland! An excellent gift especially for mystery lovers;,Agatha Christie's Poirot Set 4: The
Movie Collection makes for a superb introduction to Christie's brilliantly crafted mysteries. 3
DVDs, 186 minutes plus 47 minutes bonus program, widescreen, color.
Mazda Motivations
c/o Wendy Brickman (publicity)
Brickman@brickmanmarketing.com
Three fitness DVDs created and hosted by exercise physiologist Debra Mazda prove that women of all shapes and sizes can enjoy the benefits of a good workout. Mazda once weighed over three hundred pounds; deciding that diets were not the answer, she devised a fitness regimen and succeeded in losing one hundred forty pounds. She remains curvaceously shapely (with noticeably more meat on her bones than a rail-thin Hollywood model), yet immensely improved and healthy, and her workout DVDs are sure to appeal to viewers of all backgrounds and body sizes. "Let's Get Moving! Low-Impact Cardio" ($19.95, 52 min.) is a beginner to intermediate exercise DVD featuring a basic warm up, a solid cardio routine, and cool down exercises, with a bonus floorwork track. "Let's Get Moving! 2: Cardio Toning With Weights" ($19.95, 56 min.) incorporates simple weights into its cardiovascular routine and rates the viewer's progress with the "ShapelyGirl Intensity Scale". In "Let's Get Stepping! Beginner Step-Cardio" ($19.95, 82 min.) viewers are introduced into a step-cardio workout suitable for beginners, complete with a toning bonus track and step tutorial. All three DVDs have the bonus special feature "Debra Mazda's Circle Time", which is all about working out when one is a plus-sized woman. An excellent DVD set for anyone, female or male, interested in beginning a fitness regimen - especially those who are new to regular physical workouts and need a user-friendly start.
Home: A Film by Mary Haverstick
Monterey Video
566 St. Charles Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-3901
9781569946633 $26.95 www.montereymedia.com 1-800-424-2593
Starring Academy Award winning actress Marcia Gay Harden in the role of Inga, Home: A Film
by Mary Haverstick follows Inga, a mother with the soul of a poet at a crossroads. Her estranged
husband Hermann (played by Michael Gaston) is bereft of emotional support for her in the wake
of her recovery from breast cancer, let alone her passion for buying and restoring and house that
reminds her of her childhood home. She shares a close bond with her eight-year-old daughter,
and though she is troubled by her decaying marriage, she retains a strong spirit of optimism, as
expressed in her own writing. A dramatic and moving saga, highly recommended; bonus features
include deleted scenes, storyboards, and poems. 84 minutes.
The Art of Block Printing
Larry Withers
On Air Video Inc.
8203 Westminster Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027
$14.95 www.onairvideo.com
Hosted by expert fine arts instructor Larry Withers, The Art of Block Printing is a DVD how-to
guide to partaking in the centuries-old art of block printing. From the necessary materials and
tools, to creating one's design, carving a printing block, producing one-color or two-color prints,
to appropriate color registration, safety tips for block cutting, an introduction to various
techniques, and much more, The Art of Block Printing walks viewers of all backgrounds and
skill levels through the process. A back-cover checklist of the inexpensive tools one needs to get
started rounds out this user-friendly teaching guide, enthusiastically recommended for anyone
intrigued to dabble in this art form to create distinctive artworks, handmade cards, or other
beautiful projects. 42 minutes.
Ana Brett & Ravi Singh
411 Video Information
PO Box 1223, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
$15.95 each www.411videoinfo.com
New DVDs from fitness teachers Ana Brett and Ravi Singh - whose clients include Olympic
athletes and celebrities such as Madonna, Sting, and The Red Hot Chile Peppers - guide the
viewer through easy-to-follow, yoga-based workouts. "Yoga for Beginners & Beyond" (90
minutes, $15.95) includes strengthening techniques to improve one's total fitness, chair exercises,
a posture primer, and much more. The segments guide one through using Yoga to promote
flexibility in one's entire body as well as build up muscle tone. In "Kundalini Yoga Cardio,
Stretch, & Strengthen" (90 minutes, $15.95) viewers experience a more high-energy style of Yoga
along with catchy music to go along with the cardio. Both DVDs have a special "Matrix menu"
option that allows the viewer to customize his or her workout, and make excellent, long-lasting
additions to physical fitness and flexibility DVD libraries.
We Shall Remain
PBS Home Video
c/o SSA Public Relations (publicity)
15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1730, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
0793670268 $49.99 www.ssapr.com shopPBS.org
We Shall Remain is a three-DVD thinpack set collecting five documentaries from the acclaimed
PBS history series "American Experience", about Native American leaders including Massasoit,
Tecumseh, Tenskwatawa, Major Ridge, Geronimo, and Fools Crow, all who did everything they
could to resist being forcibly removed from their land and preserve their culture. Their strategies
ranged from military action to diplomacy, spirituality, or even legal and political means. The
stories of these individual leaders span four hundred years; collectively, they give a portrait of an
oft-overlooked yet crucial side of American history, and carry the highest recommendation for
public library as well as home DVD collections. Special features include behind-the-scenes
footage, a thirty-minute preview film, materials for educators and librarians, four ReelNative
films of Native Americans sharing their personal stories, and three Native Now films about
modern-day issues facing Native Americans. 7 hours.
Murdoch Mysteries Season One
Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
$59.99 www.acornmedia.com www.murdochmysteries.com
Set in 1890's Canada, Murdoch Mysteries Season One is a four-DVD thinpack set collecting the
first thirteen episodes of this popular mystery series following Detective William Murdoch
(played by Yannick Bisson), a sleuth whose genius leads him to discover and use modern
techniques such as "finger marks" to catch criminals. His antagonistic boss (Thomas Craig)
derides his methods at every turn, but he has willing allies in a beautiful pathologist
(Gemini-winner Helene Joy) and an intrepidly inquisitive constable (Johnny Harris). Famous
brilliant minds of the era also make appearances, such as Nikola Tesla, Arthur Conan Doyle, and
Prince Alfred. Based on the hero of the enjoyable and widely beloved Murdoch novels, Murdoch
Mysteries Season One is an excellent adventure sure to please mystery fans, and is especially
notable for winning two Geminis and being nominated for twelve more. Special features include
episode commentary by stars Yannick Bisson and Jonny Harris, production designer Sandra
Kybartas, and executive feature Cal Coons; interviews with the author and cast; a photographic
gallery; cast filmographies; and brief cast biographies. 598 minutes, 16:9 widescreen,
subtitles.
Inside the Meltdown
PBS Home Video
www.pbs.org
0793670659 $24.99
Inside the Meltdown is an episode of the popular "Frontline" television series, giving the
behind-the-scenes stories of the Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers business collapses that kicked
off the present day economic crisis, followed by efforts to support insurance giant AIG and a 700
billion dollar bailout. Inside the Meltdown especially focuses upon the sudden, catastrophic
dilemma thrust upon Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
Bernanke, whose fear of "moral hazard" - the concept that bailing out a failing business will only
promote and encourage more failure on their part - had to give way to the larger, possibly
economy-destroying threat of a resounding ripple effect stemming from the collapse of giants. An
absorbing documentary that presents the downfall of multigenerational institutions in plain terms
for viewers of all backgrounds, Inside the Meltdown is especially recommended to public library
DVD collections. 60 minutes, color.
Combat Knife Throwing
Ralph Thorn
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301
www.paladin-press.com
CKTDVD, $49.95, 1-800-392-2400
Thanks to television and the movies, we've all seen that knives and other hand weapons can be
thrown with deadly accuracy and effective in personal combat. Ralph Thorn is an expert in this
area and with his step-by-step instructional video "Combat Knife Throwing: The Video",
demonstrates a combative style of weapons throwing that showcases a 'no spin' knife throw that
is practical, effective, and something anyone can learn how to do given a few knives and some
practice. Utilizing computer graphics, slow-motion videography, and clear instructions, "Combat
Knife Throwing" demonstrates the sidearm throw, the shuriken throw for long-distance attacks,
the underhand half-spin throw, blindfolded throwing, behind-the-back throws, and throwing a
knife accurately while running. With a total running time of 100 minutes, "Combat Knife
Throwing" is a very highly recommended instructional video suitable for personal and
professional Martial Arts reference collections and personal combat training programs.
The Social Issues Shelf
Defining Moments: Dream of America: Immigration 1870-1920
Kevin Hillstrom
Omnigraphics
Box 31-1640, Detroit, MI 48231-1640
9780780810709, $44.00 www.omnigraphics.com
Adding to the series 'Defining Moments' is a strong focus on immigration history divided into
three sections: a narrative overview of immigration around the world and America, a collection
of biographies on leading figures influencing their times, and a gathering of primary source
documents on U.S. immigration history, making this especially key for high school to
college-level history collections.
Women and Politics Around the World
Joyce Gelb and Marian Lief Palley, editors
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
9781851099887, $195.00 www.abc-clio.com
Women have made advances toward equal political representation in many counties but issues
remain around the world - and synthesizing them under one cover is the 2-volume survey
Women and Politics Around the World. From transnational and national gender-related issues to
specific conditions in different global communities, this is a powerful resource for students and
researchers interested in women's experiences in world politics and social life.
Parenting for a Peaceful World
Robin Grille
Longueville Media
68 Oxford St., Woollahra, New South Wales 2025 Australia
9781921004148, $29.95 www.longmedia.com.au
The childhood origins of human actions and choices and differences between violent and humane
action contribute to a fine book on how parenting customs have shaped societies and major world
events. New research on children's emotional development provides a foundation for learning
how to create a more peaceful world, making for a book for not just parents but adults learning to
be whole, and policy-makers seeking to understand issues affecting peace. Any parenting or
social issues library will find it relevant.
Pharmaceutical Price Regulation
John A. Vernon & Joseph H. Golec
American Enterprise Institute
1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
9780844742779, $15.00, www.aei.org
Regulation is a double-edged sword. "Pharmaceutical Price Regulation: Public Perceptions,
Economic Realities, and Empirical Evidence" is an exploration of the regulation of prescription
medicine in a world where these medicines are required to survive, yet prices for these drugs are
typically astronomically high, and all too often health insurance refuses to pay. Regulation could
change that, but regulation comes with its own baggage that worries many. "Pharmaceutical Price
Regulation" breaks down both sides of the debate for voters' easy perusal, and is highly
recommended.
Disaster Recovery Planning for Communications and Critical Infrastructure
Leo A. Wrobel and Sharon M. Wrobel
Artech House
685 Canton Street, Norwood, MA 02062
9781596934689 $99.00 www.artechhouse.com
Disaster Recovery Planning for Communications and Critical Infrastructure is a scholarly
examination of how the vulnerabilities in modern-day infrastructure can best be protected from
threats such as terrorism and natural disasters. Authors Leo A. Wrobel and Sharon M. Wrobel,
both highly skilled professionals in the field, cover the technologies that can help spread word
quickly when things go wrong, how to set up procedures for "4Ci" (Command, Control,
Communications, Computers, and Intelligence), the basics of a solid emergency response plan,
templates for assessing the weaknesses of everything from hospitals to power grids to large
business enterprises, "first alert" procedures, and much more. A scholarly, well-researched text
featuring cutting-edge, life-saving preparation measures, Disaster Recovery Planning for
Communications and Critical Infrastructure is an absolute must-have for disaster recovery
planners and experts, and anyone else responsible for planning for worst-case scenarios. Highly
recommended.
Future Scenarios
David Holmgren
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
PO Box 428, White River Junction, VT 05001
9781603580892, $12.00, www.chelseagreen.com
The oil supply is finite and the world's climate as we know it may change. How do local
communities deal with these issues? "Future Scenarios: How Communities Can Adapt to Peak
Oil and Climate Change" presents four different possible futures that humanity will have to
potentially deal with. Offering different extremes of these dilemmas, author David Holmgren
explains how one doesn't need federal action to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.
"Future Scenarios" is something to be strongly considered by any community leader.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Penny Haren's Pieced Applique: More Blocks & Projects
Penny Haren
Landauer Corporation
3100 NW 101st Street, Suite A, Urbandale, Iowa 50322
9780980068849 $27.95 www.landauercorp.com 1-800-557-2144
Spiral bound to lay flat for easy reference, Penny Haren's Pieced Applique: More Blocks &
Projects is the second in the ongoing series of "Pieced Applique" project books. Each of the
distinctive and beautiful finished quilt blocks one can create using this guide is generated by an
easy-to-make foundation block. Full-color photographs on almost every page illustrate the
step-by-step directions to distinctive blocks and projects, and a "techniques notebook" guides the
reader through tips and tricks of the craft. An excellent, easy-to-use resource that walks the
reader through the creation of each block of the quilt before embarking upon the beautiful quilt
itself.
Potter Craft
c/o Crown Publishing Group
6 Trowbridge Dr., Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
www.pottercraft.com
Kathy Cano-Murillo's CRAFTY CHICA'S GUIDE TO ARTFUL SEWING: FABU-LOW-SEW
PROJECTS FOR THE EVERYDAY CRAFTER (9780307406668, $21.95) covers crafts for
both sewers and those new to sewing. From purses made of T-shirts and place mats to original
clothing styles and designs for photo albums, pillows and more, CRAFTY CHICA'S GUIDE TO
ARTFUL SEWING is a winning collection of projects that require no prior knowledge to prove
successful. Any crafts or needlework library will find it a user-friendly, artful guide. Sally
Melville and Caddy Melville Ledbetter's MOTHER-DAUGHTER KNITS: 30 DESIGNS TO
FLATTER & FIT (9780307408723, $29.95) tells how knitters can tailor unflattering sweaters
and tops to different sizes and shapes, showing how to customize knitting patterns to fit a wide
variety of body types perfectly. A mother-daughter team share knowledge and show how to both
pick the right patterns for a body type and modify a pattern to suit, slim, or highlight. A key
acquisition for any needlework library. SOCKS FROM THE TOE UP: ESSENTIAL
TECHNIQUES AND PATTERNS FROM WENDY KNITS (9780307449443, $22.95) by
Wendy D. Johnson provides a new approach to sock knitting, knitting from the toe to save yarn
and ensure a perfect fit. Begun in a blog that spread its knowledge rapidly in the online knitting
community, now off-liners and others can benefit from a color photo-packed guide to the
technique and many pattern options.
Interweave Press
201 E. 4th St, Loveland, CO 80537-5655
www.interweavebooks.com
Inspired by the seasonal festivals and traditions of Japan, Marianne Isager's Japanese Inspired
Knits (9781596681149, $22.95) blends Scandinavian knitting with a Japanese influence to
provide designs based on Japanese ideals of quality. Some 12 sweaters are seasonally inspired
and offer an outstanding selection perfect for any needlework library seeking original and
unusual ideas. Susan Wasinger's FABRICATE: 17 INNOVATIVE SEWING PROJECTS THAT
MAKE FABRIC THE STAR (9781596680944, $22.95) blends haute couture and modern fiber
art to offer unusual ideas for embellishments ranging from skirts and pillows to wraps and bags.
Deborah Chandler's LEARNING TO WEAVE (9781596681392, $24.95) appears in a revised
edition to cover all the basics of weaving. It offers a four-shaft weaving course for learning to
weave either with teachers or on one's own, covering everything from basic weaving techniques
to design options, project plans, and more. A fine choice for all levels of weaving learner. All
levels of needleworker will find plenty of easy inspiration in these creative techniques perfect for
both specific crafting libraries and general-interest collections.
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
www.martingale-pub.com
Many quilter's guides use templates and patterns to provide ideas: Jo Parrott's Favorite
Traditional Quilts Made Easy (9781564778437, $18.95) uses strips, rectangles, squares and
folded-corner techniques to help turn advanced block designs into simple cutting and sewing
blocks. It's packed with strong ideas for turning traditional quilts into easier modern works of art
and will make for a fine addition to any lending library. Joanna Figueroa's FIG TREE QUILTS:
FRESH VINTAGE SEWING (9781564778949, $28.99) tells how to dress up a home with five
quilts and home projects ranging from pin cushions to aprons and pillows. Fig Tree Quilts offers
a blend of vintage look and contemporary ease of construction, and will be a popular lend at any
quilting collection. Kay Mackenzie's EASY APPLIQUE BLOCKS: 50 DESIGNS IN 5 SIZES
(9781564778857, $21.99) packs in a block book for applique lovers and includes a bonus CD
with all the blocks in five different sizes. Each design is featured in a line drawing and stitched in
fabric and comes with basic instructions for hand-stitched and fusible applique, making it a fine
survey for any needlework collection.
C&T Publishing
Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
www.ctpub.com
Use precut fabric strips and 11 easy weaving techniques to create lovely and unusual quilts with
the aid of Anna Faustino's Simply Stunning Woven Quilts (9781571204523, $26.95), which tells
how to cut, weave, fuse and quilt. Full-sized patterns for circle weaving accompany three
step-by-step weaving lessons and 8 advanced techniques for blending weaving and fabrics.
Needlework collections will find it a satisfyingly different approach. Ricky Tims' FEATHERS &
URNS: RHAPSODY QUILTS (9781571204585, $19.95) offers a companion volume to
RHAPSODY QUILTS and offers complete patterns for the new Rhapsody quilt Viva Violetta
plus 9 bonus pattern ideas. Full-sized freezer paper patterns blend with tips on making a new,
full-size Rhapsody Quilt pattern in this excellent design companion perfect for owners of Tims'
previous exploration. Margaret J. Miller's STUNNING ANGLEPLAY QUILTS
(9781571204455, $20.95) tells how to turn long triangles into vibrant quilts. Some 42 blocks
have cutting charts, piecing instructions, and full-size template patterns to produce some 6 quilts.
Mix and match the blocks into other quilt styles with this stunning guide, recommended for any
quilter's collection. WILLIAM MORRIS IN APPLIQUE by Michele Hill (9781571207944,
$29.95) provides 6 stunning projects and over 40 individual designs for Morris' trademark
magical applique. From piecing and quilting options to oversized pull-out patterns, this is a pick
for any home quilter already familiar with Morris' applique innovations.
The Agricultural Shelf
Statistics for Aquaculture
Ram C. Bhujel
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148
9780813815879 $99.99 www.wiley.com 1-800-225-5945
Written by Ram C. Bhujel (Senior Research Scientist and Affiliated Faculty in the Aquaculture
and Aquatic Resources Field of Study at the Asian Institute of Technology), Statistics for
Aquaculture is a scholarly body of work designed to aid students, researchers, professors, and
industry professionals in the field of aquaculture in learning how to use and apply statistics in
order to design experiments, survey research, analyze data, and effectively present one's findings.
The text covers everything from basic concepts such as experimental units and data collection to
the principles of solid experimental design and hypothesis formulation, to an examination of the
latest hot research topics. Examples from real-life situations around the world enhance this
user-friendly textbook, which offers practical exercise to help its students rehearse and apply its
concepts. A superior introduction or refresher to aquaculture statistics, surprisingly user-friendly
despite the innately difficult mathematical nature of its topic. An absolute "must-have" for
agriculture studies shelves, particularly those of college libraries.
The American History Shelf
Images of America
R.L. Bruckberger
Translated by C.G. Paulding and Virgilia Peterson
Transaction Publishers
35 Beurre Circle, Piscatawy, NJ 08854-8042
9781412806541, $29.95 www.transactionpub.com
IMAGES OF AMERICA: A POLITICAL, INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL PORTRAIT was
written after R.L. Bruckberger's eight years in the U.S. during which he came to observe that his
old European ideals and perceptions were different from those of American sentiments. His
social and historical observations blends sociology with history and provides a fine survey of
American contributions to the world through the eyes of a relative newcomer, and is a pick for
any high school to college-level collection strong in American history and sociology.
American Heroes
Edmund S. Morgan
W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
9780393070101 $27.95 www.wwnorton.com
Pulitzer Prize winning author and emeritus professor of Yale University Edmund S. Morgan
presents American Heroes: Profiles of Men and Women Who Shaped Early America, a close
examination of notable individuals from seventeenth-century America with particular focus on
their ideals, motivations, and beliefs. In addition to the unforgettable stock figures of America's
history such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, Morgan tells the stories of lesser
known individuals who embodied America's highest precepts, sometimes at the cost of their own
lives - such as Mary Easty, an accused witch sentenced to death in Salem who refused to spare
her own life by confessing her guilt and naming confederates among her neighbors. In addition to
individuals, American Heroes also offers a wealth of insight into early American societies and
cultures, particularly the Puritan culture. "As marriage was the way to prevent fornication,
successful marriage was the way to prevent adultery. The Puritans did not wait for adultery to
appear; instead, they took every means possible to make husbands and wives live together and
respect each other. If a husband deserted his wife and remained within the jurisdiction of a
Puritan government, he was promptly sent back to her." Enthusiastically recommended not only
for public and college library collections, but also for any reader curious to better understand
early American history and society.
Communities Left Behind
Gregory S. Wilson
The University of Tennessee Press
293 Communications Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0325
9781572336643 $41.00 www.utpress.org 1-800-621-2736
Gregory S. Wilson (Associate Professor of History, University of Akron) presents Communities
Left Behind: The Area Redevelopment Administration 1945-1965, a scholarly examination of
the Area Redevelopment Administration. Created in 1961, the ARA operated until 1965, with the
purpose of assisting communities with employment and job creation - especially impoverished
communities in rural, underdeveloped, or economically troubled areas of America. In theory, the
ARA was meant to serve America as a nation; practice, nearly all of the ARA's funds were spent
targeting areas in Appalachia and the South. Wilson makes a convincing case that the ARA was
hamstrung in its mission and destined to fail because of the requirement that federal officials
could not interfere with state and local priorities. Implementing a federal plan in the South
without crossing local interests was simply impossible. Furthermore, the ARA's policies meant to
give black southerners more employment opportunities were repeatedly and thoroughly
sabotaged by racist politics. Communities Left Behind is ultimately a study of not just one failed
government institution, but its legacy of insight into what is and is not needed for governmental
programs intended to revitalize economically depressed areas to succeed. Highly recommended
as a treasure trove of hard-learned lessons from modern history.
The New & Completely Revised Old West Trivia Book
Don Bullis
Rio Grande Books
925 Salamanca NW, Los Ranchos de ABQ, NM 87107-5647
9781890689612 $17.95 www.nmsantos.com
Newspaper editor and deputy sheriff Don Bullis presents The New & Completely Revised Old
West Trivia Book, a great source for trivia games or simple browsing. Presented in a
question-and-answer format, with questions grouped in chapters by subject, the trivia ranges in
topic from lawmen and outlaws, to Indians of the West and their chiefs, to wagon trains,
boomtowns, women of the Old West, literature and art of the Old West, moves of the West, and
much more. Now packed with even more fascinating facts than the first edition, The New &
Completely Revised Old West Trivia Book is highly recommended to Western trivia buffs. "Q:
What was Geronimo's real name? A: Three different sources give it three different spellings:
Gokhlayeh, Goyathlay and Goyalka. One source says it translates as 'the yawner'."
Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Ken Reyher
Western Reflections Publishing Company
PO Box 1149, Lake City, CO 81235
9781932738599 $14.95 www.westernreflectionspub.com 970-994-0110
A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death:
Death & Dying in Early Western Colorado, a nonfiction account that draws upon research as well
as fascinating (and sometimes heartbreaking) anecdotes to present a picture of what coping with
the reality of death - and sometimes a precipitously high chance of early death - was like for early
Colorado pioneers. Women were at risk from death by childbirth; men from the many dangers of
labor on the fringes of civilization; and any number of maladies could claim a child's young life.
Early pioneers held wakes in part to ensure that the deceased was truly passed on, and often had
to serve as undertakers, coffin-makers, grave-diggers, and ministers to their own. Death and
dying in early Colorado as related to the civil war era, or criminal and judicial matters, is also
touched upon. Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death is ultimately not a macabre or
ghoulish anecdote collection, but rather an absorbing account that treats its subject respectfully
and seriously, offering a solid portrayal of human adaptation to the most difficult and trying of
times.
Hero Street USA
Marc Wilson
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806140124 $19.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
Second Street in Silvis, Illinois, was an impoverished neighborhood; during the Great
Depression, it became home to Mexican immigrants escaping a revolution in their homeland.
During World War II, it suffered the highest per-capita casualty rate, and was renamed "Hero
Street" to reflect the ultimate sacrifice made by its citizens. In "Hero Street USA", journalist
Marc Wilson examines the true story of these Mexican-Americans who fought and died in World
War II, drawing upon soldiers' letters, interviews with relatives, firsthand combat accounts, and
more. Examining the struggles of nearly eighty men from three dozen Second Street homes who
volunteered to fight for their nation in World War II and Korea, Hero Street USA is an invaluable
reminder of the contributions and sacrifices Mexican-Americans have made for this great nation.
Highly recommended.
The American Nation
Bruce Frohnen
Liberty Fund, Inc.
8335 Allison Pointe Trail, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1684
9780865977303, $14.50, www.libertyfund.org
America is always changing, and has been since its inception over two hundred years ago. "The
American Nation: Primary Sources" covers the march of American history through original
documents from the post-colonial era, to military documents during the civil war, to World War
II documents, and much more. A reference packed cover to cover with letters between
politicians, military leaders, and others, "The American Nation" offers a unique view of
American history that is uniquely unbiased as it is the documents and little else. A must for any
enthusiast of American history, "The American Nation" is a top pick.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Angel Animals Book of Inspiration
Allen and Linda Anderson
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
9781577316664, $14.95 www.newworldlibrary.com
Pet owners and pet lovers as well as new age libraries will relish ANGEL ANIMALS BOOK OF
INSPIRATION, which uses animals to reveal compassion, teach hope, and measure feelings.
Stories of animals offer heartwarming examples of unconditional love and make for an inspiring
connection between pets and divine paths.
LSD: Doorway to the Numinous
Stanislav Grof, MD
Park Street Press
One Park St, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772825, $18.95 www.parkstpress.com
Stanislav Grov's first 17 years of research into nonordinary states of consciousness induced by
LSD led to a revolutionary understanding of the human psyche. His research prompted new
discussions of the unconscious and revealed two new realms still unacknowledged by academic
circles: the perinatal domin which holds birth memories, and the transpersonal, which mediates
experiences with other species and mythic figures, access to past life memories, and more. His
research into these unmapped areas makes for a fine choice for any new age collection strong in
modern consciousness.
The Living Universe
Duane Elgin
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
235 Montgomery St #650, San Francisco CA 94104-2916
9781576759691, $15.95 www.bkconnection.com
THE LIVING UNIVERSE pulls together the sciences of cosmology, biology and physics and
adds a dash of New Age thinking to demonstrate proof that the universe is permeated by a living
field that we communicate with - conscious or not. This world-view is shared by nearly every
eastern and western spiritual tradition and holds many implications for life on Earth. Both New
Age and science libraries will relish this.
Tantric Techniques
Jeffrey Hopkins
Snow Lion Publications
Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
1559393203, $32.95 www.snowlionpub.com
Deity yoga is the idea of imagining oneself as an ideal being endowed with compassion and
wisdom, with the goal of imagining being a Buddha, to get closer to achieving Buddhahood.
TANTRIC TECHNIQUES offers a system of Tantric meditation and offers a synthesis of three
Tibetan authors on the topic of deity yoga. Tibetan Buddhist scholar Jeffrey Hopkins creates an
outstanding survey here recommended for any new age library strong in Buddhist thinking.
The Principal of the Path
Andy Stanley
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9780849920608, $19.99 www.thomasnelson.com
Smart people with life goals often end up far from where they wanted to be - why is it so that
clear mental pictures of paths change? Is there one simple idea to explain why so man get lose?
THE PRINCIPAL OF THE PATH is such an idea: it explains changes affecting life paths, how
to identify and affect or counteract negative influences, and how to achieved a desired
destination. Though reviewed in our more general 'New Age Shelf', in actuality this is an
inspirational pick for any general lending library.
Real Alchemy
Robert Allen Bartlett
Ibis Press
PO Box 540206, Lake Worth, FL 33454-0206
9780892541508 $18.95 www.ibispress.net
Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy presents a solid body of information about the
ancient art of Alchemy in straightforward, no-nonsense terms accessible to readers of all
backgrounds. Chapters cover astrology and alchemy, herbal alchemy, minerals in alchemy,
antimony, the legendary philosopher's stone, and much more. A handful of black-and-white
diagrams illustrate this brilliant work that incorporates modern science into its dissection of
alchemy's timeless mysteries, enthusiastically recommended for anyone intrigued by the
alchemical craft.
The Science of Knowledge
Vara Humphreys
Ozark Mountain Publishing
PO Box 754, Huntsville, AR 72740
9781886940550, $16.00, www.ozarkmt.com
There are secrets out there that few know about, but with the right mindset, one can discover
them. "The Science of Knowledge" is a metaphysical studies guide to finding the secrets of the
universe such as levitation, what sound and color really mean, and the true purpose of the ancient
monuments of the world. A spiritual and soul seeking guide for believers of the New Age and
metaphysics, "The Science of Knowledge" will give them much to think on and let them consider
the world their own way.
Ghosts of the Lake Fork Region
Marril Lee Burke
Western Reflections Publishing Company
PO Box 1149, Lake City, CO 81235
9781932738711 $16.95 www.westernreflectionspub.com 970-994-0110
An extensively researched account peppered with vintage black-and-white photographs, Ghosts
of the Lake Fork Region draws the reader into the historical stories and legends behind alleged
spirits and ghost legends of the Lake Fork Region on the western slope of Colorado. The phases
of human history touched upon by these ghost stories range from early man and the local
domination of the Ute tribes to ghosts of trappers and traders, ghosts from the heyday of the Gold
Rush, railroad ghosts, and more. Thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Ghosts of
the Lake Fork Region is a wonderfully spooky addition to Colorado history shelves and highly
recommended for Metaphysical Studies reading lists.
The Poetry Shelf
To Be Read in 500 Years
Albert Goldbarth
Graywolf Press
2402 University Avenue, Suite 203, Saint Paul, MN 55114
9781555975258 $16.00 www.graywolfpress.org 1-651-641-0077
Written by experienced poet and two-time winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award
Albert Goldsmith, To Be Read in 500 Years is an anthology of free-verse poetry representing the
past of a shocking imaginary future. Offering a glimpse into how this hypothetical future without
sexual reproduction, oil, fertile farmland, or even the virtue of love came to be, To Be Read in
500 Years is as much cautionary tale as it is evolving poetic narrative. "How Simile Works": The
drizzle-slicked cobblestone alleys / of some city; / and the brickwork back / of the lumbering
Galapagos tortoise / they'd set me astride, at the "petting zoo".... // The taste of our squabbles still
in my mouth / the next day; / and the brackish puddles sectioning / the street one morning after a
storm.... // So poetry configures its comparisons.
The Mischievous Boy
Maurice Harmon
Salmon Poetry
c/o DuFour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9781903392867, $21.95, www.dufoureditions.com
There have been many samples of Irish poets over the years, and each one is more fascinating
than the last. "The Mischievous Boy" is a focus on Ireland in the twenty first century from
Maurice Harmon, a celebrated professor and man of literature from Dublin. His work displays his
knowledge of literature and poetry well, making for a fine and exciting adventure in verse. "The
Mischievous Boy" is an excellent addition to any world poetry collection. "A Matter of Time": It
is only a matter of time before leaves/loosen, roots drag from the earth/only a matter of time
before we start/to query the fragility of air, the pace of blood/thrumming across the bone, once
the evidence/shows, empty pews, missing voices/a friend hurried off in the night/only a matter of
time before earth/closes about us and leaves turn to mould.
A Sunday in God-Years
Michelle Boisseau
The University of Arkansas Press
105 N. McIlroy Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
1557289018, $16.00, www.uapress.com
Three books out, Michelle Boisseau continues to please her readers with her fourth collection, "A
Sunday in God-Years". Focusing on the bonds of family mixing in her fondness for earth science
and geology, Boisseau meshes elements well, making "A Sunday in God-Years" a unique treat
that readers will simply relish. "& If & If": Tiny word, front vowel and fricative,/it lifted willowy
in my brother's/hospital room wormy with cords/and monitors, feeds and drips,/the doctors on
call and the residents,//interns, students, nurses(adept Jennifer,/lovely Rolando), respiratory
therapists/(gentle Victor), If, a word sturdily/delicate, feather barb, hook of hope.
The Scattered Papers of Penelope
Katrina Anghelaki-Rooke
Graywolf Press
2042 University Avenue, Suite 203, St. Paul, MN 55114
9781555975197, $15.00, www.graywolfpress.org
One of Greece's most noted poets now has a retrospective collection of her best available in
English. "The Scattered Papers of Penelope" is a collection of some of Katerina
Anghelaki-Rooke's newer work as well as a sampling of her older work as it has not been
previously published in English. A fine look at the mind of the modern Greek woman, "The
Scattered Papers of Penelope" is an excellent pick for world poetry fans. "Yanousa and a Poem":
When I was in love, it flowered.//The sun a distant white flower/perfumed the cold./Yanousa
begins a poem./She sees it stretching like the gum/we chewed as children/stretching out the
window/and disappearing around the corner of the blue sky./What was the poem about?/She
forgot. Some memory that also disappeared/around the corner of the mind./Why do people write
poems?/So they have them when nature turns off the light.
This Side of Early
Naomi Ayala
Curbstone Press
321 Jackson Street, Williamantic, CT 06226
9781931896467, $13.95, www.curbstone.org
A woman simply pondering the nature of the world has never been so entertaining. "This Side of
Early" is an anthology of poetry from Naomi Ayala, focusing on her beliefs and how she views
the spiritual world as the connection between so much of the world from the forests to the vast
urban jungle of cities. "This Side of Early" is a fine and fascinating book of verse, recommended.
"For You": Meet me where the barn owl/comes about old people we know/and the sky turns/and
the bridge between daylight and night/stretches like a clothesline with our words./Our
surefootedness, one breath/through earth and sky-/our arms, braided roots./We can sit down with
tobacco,/lay our thoughts against the burning stars.
Starve the Poets!
Yi Sha
Bloodaxe Books
c/o Dufour Editions
PO Box 7, Chester Springs, PA 19425
9781852248154, $23.95, www.dufoureditions.com
You can't suppress culture, even in China. "Starve the Poets!" is a collection from Yi Sha. Yi Sha
is a controversial poet, born and raised in China under the Maoist era of cultural suppression.
Writing in a unique style which has revolutionized modern Chinese poetry, Yi Sha's work is a
one-of-a-kind read and will open many people to the literary works of modern China. "Starve the
Poets!" is well worth a look. "Comfort for the Future": On the day the Bastille was stormed/a
child's shoe was found abandoned/in a boulevard//The following morning/my son came home,
sneaking/into his room//his one foot bare.
How Beautiful The Beloved
Gregory Orr
Copper Canyon Press
PO Box 271, Port Townsend, WA 98368
9781556592836, $16.00, www.coppercanyonpress.org
Seasoned and prolific poet Gregory Orr returns to readers with yet another volume, "How
Beautiful the Beloved", focusing on happiness and the many paths towards it. Each poem details
his own take on many of the possible routes. "How Beautiful the Beloved" is upbeat and
uplifting, highly recommended. A sample: What death shatters/(sliver in the dirt, /shard in the
heart),//Song will find/No matter/How scattered./Poem will gather/into its pattern.
If I Had Known, I'd Been Ready
Oscar B. Nalls, Jr.
American Literary Press
1290 Bay Dale Drive, Suite 297, Arnold, MD 21012-2325
www.americanliterarypress.com
1561678791, $9.95, www.amazon.com
The poetry of Oscar B. Nalls Jr. arises out of his own and diverse life experiences and observing
the poverty, hopelessness, and 'lost causes' around him as he grew up in Detroit, Michigan,
served two tours in Viet Nam, and working as a corrections officer. Nevertheless, his poetry also
has an inspirational quality underscoring that despite any handicaps of birth and community, it is
quite possible to enjoy what life has to offer, have dreams that are worth working to realize,
challenges that can be overcome, and a life very much worth living. Very highly recommended
reading, "If I Had Known, I'd Been Ready" is an impressive collection. These are simple poems
of homespun elegance, hope, experience, appreciation, and encouragement. 'Laughter': Laughter
comes in different ways,/It soothes the heart, and makes our days./It helps us forgive when times
are bad,/And makes us happy when we're down and sad./It's part of life that can't be taken,/No
matter when it's always scared./So keep in mind it's my little gift,/When you're feeling down and
need a lift.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Angels & Demons
Columbia Pictures
Newmarket Press
18 E. 48th Street, New York, NY 10017
9781557048332, $19.95, www.newmarketpress.com
The creative work put behind some of Hollywood's best is truly awe-inspiring. "Angels &
Demons: The Illustrated Movie Companion" is a collection of photographs and concept art
focused on the blockbuster new film created from the bestselling novel by 'Da Vinci Code' author
Dan Brown. With a foreword from Brown, there is much to enjoy for both fans of the book and
movie. "Angels & Demons" is a fine addition to any movie buff's collection.
Channeling the Future
Lincoln Geraghty, editor
Scarecrow Press
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
9780810866751 $45.00 www.scarecrowpress.com 1-800-462-6420
Edited by film studies lecturer Lincoln Geraghty, Channeling the Future: Essays on Science
Fiction and Fantasy Television is an anthology of thoughtful essays exploring popular culture
sci-fi and fantasy TV from the 1950s to the present day. Individual essays re-examine overlooked
and forgotten series, as well as exploring the appearance and feel this genre of television as a
whole, from location, landscape, and iconography to special effects, set design, props, and
costumes. Individual television series spotlighted include "The Twilight Zone", "Voyage to the
Bottom of the Sea", "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Angel",
"Firefly", "Futurama", and the new "Battlestar Galactica". The essays range in subject from
"Irwin Allen's Recycled Monsters and Escapist Voyages" to "There Can Be Only One:
Highlander: The Series' Portrayal of Historical and Contemporary Fantasy", to "Kinky Borgs and
Sexy Robots: The Fetish, Fashion, and Discipline of Seven of Nine". A remarkably studious
examination of the implications of imaginative popular culture, especially recommended for
media studies shelves with a focus on science fiction and fantasy.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Celebrating the Jewish Year
Paul Steinberg
Jewish Publications Society
PO Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0960
9780827608504, $22.00, www.jewishpub.org
Every holiday has its own traditions. "Celebrating the Jewish Year: The Spring and Summer
Holidays" is an educational manual outlining the meanings, traditions, and purpose of the Jewish
year with a focus on the spring and summer. With chapters on Passover, Shavout, and other
important annual events, author Paul Steinberg explains customs in simple terms accessible to
readers of all backgrounds, including gentiles and Jews alike. "Celebrating the Jewish Year"
deserves a place in any Jewish reference collection.
A Taste of Hebrew
Rabbi Aaron Starr
URJ Books & Music
633 Third Avenue, 7th floor, New York, NY 10017-6778
0807409596 $10.45 www.urjpress.com 1-888-489-8242
Intended as a prequel to "Aleph Isn't Tough", A Taste of Hebrew is a self-study primer for young
people and adults alike who are curious to learn more about the basics of the Hebrew language.
Every other page of the book is devoted to a single letter of the Hebrew alphabet, from its
pronunciation, to simple words with the letter, to easy-to-follow Hebrew reading exercises, to
"T'filah Tidbits" factoids touching upon aspects of Jewish religion, culture, and history. Though
not meant to replace a standard course textbook, A Taste of Hebrew is an excellent, inexpensive,
easy-to-use foundational book for getting started with Hebrew. Highly recommended.
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Astro Boy: The Movie
IDW Publishing
5080 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109
MAR094306, $3.99, www.idwpublishing.com
One of the first Japanese animation superheroes, Astro Boy is basically an intelligent, self-aware
robot in the form and shape of a young boy who fights to protect people from a wide assortment
of villains. Now this anime character is coming to the big screen this summer. Paving the way for
this much anticipated film by legions of Astro Boy fans, is a four-part comic book from IDW
Publishing that will serve as a prequel to the forthcoming movie. The creation of writer/artist
Osamu Tezuka, Astro Boy searches for his lost father (the scientist who made him) in an exotic
underground kingdom. This four-part series is deftly written by Scott Tipton and superbly
illustrated by Diego Jourdan with the first issue graced by the cover art of Ashely Wood. A 'must'
for all dedicated Astro Boy fans, "Astro Boy: The Movie" will admirably serve to introduce a
new generation of readers to one of the most popular and enduring of Japanese anime characters
-- Astro Boy!
The Photography Shelf
Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art Techniques
Derek Lea
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780240521343, $39.95 www.focalpress.com
If you're a digital artist, designer or illustrator seeking new techniques for using Photoshop,
you've come to the right place with Creative Photoshop CS4: Digital Illustration and Art
Techniques. It's packed with insights on how to produce stunning images, holds chapter
summaries to aid in quickly locating projects that hold specific tools of interest, and is packed
with the award-winning author's own digital pictures to reinforce concepts updated throughout
for CS4. A 'must' for any serious Photoshop user or collections catering to them.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop
Jeff Schewe and Martin Evening
Focal Press
30 Corporate Drive #400, Burlington, MA 01803
9780240811185, $49.95 www.focalpress.com
Users of Photoshop who already have a good foundation and seek to advance skills will find
Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop is packed with tips from a
professional photographer and digital imager who teams up with a Photoshop author for
maximum effect. Sharing their knowledge, the two show how to use the software on an advanced
level, using examples, diagrams, and step-by-step illustrations throughout. Two hours of video
tutorials and images from the book accompany color-coded pages of key detail.
Scanning Negatives and Slides
Sascha Steinhoff
Rocky Nook
26 W Mission St. Suite 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2432
9781933952307, $44.95 www.rockynook.com
SCANNING NEGATIVES AND SLIDES: DIGITIZING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE tells how to handle an archive of slides and negatives that cannot be directly integrated into the new digital formats or workflows. This 2nd updated edition tells how to use negatives for maximum digital effect, how to use film scanners, and how to handle software tools. Discussions of specific software options and techniques makes for a winning survey for any involved in digital photography.
A History of Wayne State University in Photographs
Evelyn Aschenbrenner
Wayne State University Press
4809 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-1309
9780814332825, $39.95, www.wsupress.wayne.edu
For well over a century, Wayne State University has been a major element in Detroit's higher
education. "A History of Wayne State University in Photographs" covers the Michigan
university's one hundred and forty year history. The photos represent Wayne State University
from when it was nothing more than a loosely associated collection of colleges, to its formation
into a college, to how it has become the modern educational institutional it is today. Filled with
countless beautiful black and white photos, there is much to embrace historically in "A History of
Wayne State University in Photographs". A must for those with an appreciation of all things
Detroit.
Historic Photos of the Chinese in California
Hannah Clayborn
Turner
200 4th Avenue North, Suite 950, Nashville, TN 37219
9781596525191, $39.95, www.turnerpublishing.com
The land of opportunity brought many to American shores, from both the east and the west.
"Historic Photos of the Chinese in California" is a collection of photos capturing the unique
struggle of Chinese immigrants arriving in California and trying to make their place in society - a
society that looked down upon them with contempt and distrust. Telling a story of the people and
their determination to belong, survive, and prosper, "Historic Photos of the Chinese in
California" is a solid pick for a coffee table book or simply a photographic history
collection.
Portraits of Pregnancy
Jennifer Loomis and Hugo Kugiya
Sentient Publications
1113 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
9781591810827 $24.95 www.sentientpublications.com 1-303-443-2188
Portraits of Pregnancy: The Birth of a Mother is an amazing collection of portraits of more than
fifty women - each entry shows a black-and-white photograph revealing the beauty of pregnancy,
accompanied by text that details her journey to motherhood. The women in the photographs are
nude or nearly nude, but the context is not overtly sexual; it is about celebrating pregnancy and
motherhood. From celebrity moms to single moms to a lesbian couple who had two children
through a sperm donation from a longtime gay friend, the woman portrayed come from an
immense diversity of backgrounds. Difficult issues such as the challenge of being a single parent,
dealing with repeated miscarriage, and the ominous press of post-partum depression are also
covered. A glorious and ultimately positive portrayal of pregnancy, especially recommended as a
wonderful baby shower gift for expectant moms.
The Sports Shelf
Finn McCool's Football Club
Stephen Rea
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053
9781589806412, $24.95, www.pelicanpub.com
A helping hand can come from the strangest of places. "Finn McCool's Football Club: The Birth,
Death, and Resurrection of a Pub Soccer Team in the City of the Dead" tells the story of a New
Orleans football club - the European variety, not the American - which embraced the hottest sport
in Europe and gathered with others who felt this way, a rarity so far from Europe. Europeans by
birth, they came together only to be broke apart by Hurricane Katrina. A memoir of brotherhood,
"Finn McCool's Football Club" is a fine read, sure to inspire and push readers to value their
friendships.
The Christian Studies Shelf
The Jesus of the Bible
Stephen M. Miller
Barbour
PO Box 719, Uhrichsville, OH 44683
9781602600089, $19.95, www.barbourbooks.com
Icon? Superstar? What does the Bible really say about Jesus? "The Jesus of the Bible: An
Illustrated Guide to His Life - World - Teachings" reaches into the Holy Bible and brings readers
what the scripture says about its most holy individual. A story presented in a new way
accompanied by high detail maps, full color photographs and paintings, and insights on the
artifacts of Jesus' time, "The Jesus of the Bible" brings another dimension to the teachings of
Jesus. "The Jesus of the Bible" is a top pick for religious readers.
Introducing Paul
Michael F. Bird
IVP Academic
PO Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426
9780830828975, $20.00, www.ivpress.com
One of the most influential apostles was Paul; to know him is to know early Christianity.
"Introducing Paul: The Man, His Mission, and His Message" is a biography of Paul the apostle
and seeks to blend his life's story with his teachings. Author Michael Bird offers much that
should educate and inspire readers about this vitally important historical figure. A collection of
lessons through life, "Introducing Paul" would be well considered for inquisitive Christians
everywhere.
Marriage 101
Jewell R. Powell
Revell
c/o Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
9780800733322, $13.99, www.revellbooks.com
Marriage isn't something that can just be left behind. "Marriage 101: Building a Life Together by
Faith" is a Christian guide to building a stronger marriage that will last decades instead of months
or a few short years, as many fear with today's sky high divorce rate. Focusing on scripture in
hopes of strengthening bonds between man and wife, author and marriage coach Jewell R.
Powell taps into her professional experience throughout. "Marriage 101" is a fine gift for any
Christian newlywed couple.
Seeking Life
Esther De Waal
Liturgical Press
St. John's Abbey, PO Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
9780814618806, $19.95, www.litpress.org
Baptism is part of humanity's submission to God. "Seeking Life: The Baptismal Invitation of the
Rule of St. Benedict" examines the place of Baptism in the modern Christian's life. Baptism is
part of a vow, but like much of religion, many Christians forget and simply do these vows lip
service. Stating to be a road map to the road that leads to life, author Esther De Waal hopes to
inspire a return to faith in her readers. "Seeking Life" as such, is a fine choice Christian
readers.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Unlikely Disciple
Kevin Roose
Grand Central Publishing
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780446178426, $24.99 www.hachettebookclub.com
THE UNLIKELY DISCIPLE: A SINNER'S SEMESTER AT AMERICA'S HOLIEST
UNIVERSITY is funny, poignant, pointed, and just what any spiritual library needs. Kevin
Roose left his Ivy League school to attend Liberty University, a conservative Baptist school in
Virginia. His experiences are eye-opening, fun and offer many keys to understanding religious
instruction, rules, and spirituality within their confines.
Saving Creation
Christopher J. Preston
Trinity University Press
1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
9781595340504, $25.95, www.trinity.edu/tupress
For every concept, there is an originator. "Saving Creation: Nature and Faith in the Life of
Holmes Rolston III" is a biography and environmental book focusing on the life of one Holmes
Rolston III, called the father of modern environmental ethics. A man who did not entirely shun
evolutionary theory despite his deep Christian beliefs, Rolston did much to bridge the gap
between science, faith, and the environment. Telling of a life filled with accolades and awards,
this biography of Rolston will give readers much to think about. "Saving Creation" would do
well in any biography, environmental studies collection, or religion/spirituality reading list.
Medicine, Miracles, & Manifestations
John L. Turner
New Page Books
3 Tice Road, PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Warwick Associates (publicity)
18340 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, CA 95476
9781601630605, $15.99, www.newpagebooks.com
Traditional medicine is good, but an understanding of spirituality can enhance its application.
"Medicine, Miracles, & Manifestations" is a memoir and spiritual manual of author John L.
Turner, reflecting on his time as a successful surgeon and how coming to understand the soul and
new age medicine has only enhanced his practice and given him a better understanding of the
human spirit. "Medicine, Miracles, & Manifestations" is well worth a look for those who want to
blend tradition and spirituality.
The Criminology Shelf
Evil
Colin Wilson & Damon Wilson
Hammond
36-36 Street, Long Siland City, NY 11106
9780843708769, $19.99
For some reason, mankind is fascinated with the scum of the earth. "Evil: Spine Tingling True
Stories of Murder and Mayhem" chronicles the most notorious murders and murder victims
throughout history, tracing man's misdeeds back thousands of years. Sixty cases are looked at,
each with details on how the event came into play with photographs, drawings, and records. A
fine volume for anyone fascinated by the evil of man.
Murder, Morality and Madness
Diane L. Goeres-Gardner
Caxton Press
312 Main Street, Caldwell, ID 83605-3299
9780870044700 $16.95 www.caxtonpress.com 1-800-657-6465
Murder, Morality and Madness: Women Criminals in Early Oregon is a true accounting of
several fascinating case studies of Victorian women. These women were driven to kill, often
under desperate circumstances, and when they were brought to "justice" it was before all-male
juries, and often they served time under insufferable conditions in all-male jails. As much an
account of real-life tragedy as it is a solid secondary reference source, Murder, Morality and
Madness is thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds and especially recommended to
anyone interested in writing fact or fiction about Oregon during this turbulent era of women's
inequality.
Driven to Kill
J. Peter Rothe
The University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
0888644876, $34.95, www.uap.ualberta.ca
When humanity develops a new technology, it seems one of the first things they do is figure out
how to use it as a weapon. "Driven to Kill: Vehicles as Weapons" chronicles the use of the
automobile as a weapon in crime, outlining how automobiles have enabled such crime to occur in
the past century. While the car has enabled much societal progress, it was and is not without cost.
An utterly fascinating and excellent read, "Driven to Kill" is a top pick for an addition to
community library true crime collections.
The Martial Arts Shelf
The Little Black Book of Violence
Lawrence A. Kane & Kris Wilder
YMAA Publication Center
PO Box 480, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
9781594391293, $24.95, www.ymaa.com
In a perfect world, violence would be unnecessary. The world isn't perfect. "The Little Black
Book of Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting" is a look at physical
force and when it ought to be rightfully applied. Aimed at younger men, "The Little Black Book
of Violence" hopes to instill discipline. While offering encouragement as to when violence
should be used, "The Little Black Book of Violence" more strongly encourages pacifism, as
many things simply aren't worth fighting for. "The Little Black Book of Violence" is a top choice
and gift not just for young martial arts enthusiasts, but for everyone learning basic self-
defense.
The Architecture Shelf
Theology in Built Environments
Sigurd Bergman
Transaction Publishing
35 Berrue Circle, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8042
1412810183, $49.95, www.transactionpub.com
Architecture and religion have a long-standing relationship with one another. "Theology in Built
Environments" is a scholarly examination of this relationship and how throughout history it has
evolved and changed. Religious buildings have always been perceived as spiritual icons, but
potentially, these structures could be holding religion back. Many minds from both roads of
thought come to speak and offer much for their readers to ponder. How is modern building
design bending to not only recent thoughts, but also the needs of the modern worshiper?
"Theology in Built Environments" is utterly fascinating reading and deserves a place in any
collection devoted to religion or architecture.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Going Green
Laura Pritchett, Editor
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806140131, $19.95 www.oupress.com
GOING GREEN: TRUE TALES FROM CLEANERS, SCAVENGERS, AND DUMPSTER
DIVERS has gathered the work of over twenty writers who tell their personal accounts of
Dumpster driving, eating road kill, salvaging bottles and recycled materials, and more. These
stories consider ways in which people can 'go green' and underlying issues of priorities and
cultural influences on the process, making for a fine probe of what really defines 'green' actions.
General lending libraries will find it intriguing.
The Vanishing Face of Gaia: A Final Warning
James Lovelock
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Books Group
Eleven Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780465015495, $25.00 www.basicbooks.com
There is nothing humans can do at this point to reverse global warming: the planet's too
overpopulated to halt its own destruction by greenhouses gases. That's the contention of scientist
James Lovelock, inventor of the Gaia Theory which claims the Earth is a living, self-regulating
super organism. In order to survive, humans must begin preparing now for life on a radically
changed planet - such survival to include nuclear energy and aggressive agricultural development
in selected, predicted-stable areas of the world. A powerful, different kind of wake-up call, this
deserves a place in every lending library concerned about mankind's future on Earth.
Cheatgrass
James A. Young & Charlie D. Clements
University of Nevada Press
Mail Stop 0166, Reno, NV, 89557-0166
9780874177657, $44.95, www.unpress.nevada.edu 1-877-682-6657
The simplest of things can be the bane of an entire ecosystem. "Cheatgrass: Fire and Forage on
the Range" speaks on the species known as Bromus tectorum, a.k.a. Cheatgrass. Formerly rare, it
has spread through the western United States and its mountain ranges, and its remarkable
flammability feeds the feared brush fires of the region, which consume it and other less resilient
species. The first published study on the plant in history, "Cheatgrass" deserves a place in any
environmental studies collection.
Our Wilderness: America's Common Ground
Doug Scott
Fulcrum Publishing
4690 Table Mountain Drive, Suite 100, Golden, Colorado 80403
9781555916411 $19.95 www.fulcrum-books.com 1-800-992-2908
John Muir Award winner Doug Scott presents Our Wilderness: America's Common Ground, a
soft-cover photographic tribute to the beauty of pristine wilderness, what it means to individual
Americans, and why conservation and preservation efforts are absolutely vital. The full-page
color images of waterfalls, trees, flowers, canyons and more are utterly breathtaking to behold,
and the individual testimonies reflect a deep and abiding love of the natural world among a
diversity of individuals. Our Wilderness: America's Common Ground lives up to its title and is
the perfect gift book for any nature lover.
The Literary Shelf
Poetry Against Torture
Paul A. Bove
Hong Kong University Press
c/o University of Washington Press
PO Box 50096, Seattle, WA 98145-5096
9789622099272, $27.95, www.hkupress.org
Torture has been a recent hot debate topic, and many have chosen different vehicles to stand
against it. "Poetry Against Torture: Criticism, History, and the Human" is not actually a book on
poetry condemning torture, but is rather an exploration of how people around the world have
taken up a pen and have used verse to protest against the practice, being former victims or simply
concerned citizens. "Poetry Against Torture" is a scholarly examination of how the poetry world
has staged its own protest, highly recommended.
The Self-Help Shelf
Four Faces in the Mirror
Vito Hemphill
Llumina Press
7915 W. McNab Rd., Tamarac, FL 33321
9781605940793, $11.95, www.llumina.com
Before you can improve anything, you need to take a long hard look at it. "Four Faces in the
Mirror" is a guide to improving oneself by realizing all sides to a particular aspect of one's
personality. Masculinity and femininity both have positive and negative aspects, and author Vito
Hemphill claims that by embracing the positive aspects of both sides while trying to trim down
the negative aspects, one can make oneself a better person. "Four Faces in the Mirror" is worth
the read for those who want to examine themselves but need advice on how to do it
effectively.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Deader Still
Anton Strout
Ace Books
c/o The Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
9780441016914, $7.99 www.penguin.com
Part Ghostbusters and part Men in Black is this fine story blending a crime saga with fantasy.
Simon has never imagined himself in a traditional job - but when he works for Manhattan's
Department of Extraordinary Affairs he finds his life changed and challenged in more ways than
one. Vampires and psychometry skills come into plan in Simon's survey of a crime spree that
really sucks, perfect for collections catering to fantasy and mystery readers alike.
Belisarius II: Storm at Noontide
Eric Flint and David Drake
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1416591486, $23.00 www.baen.com
Count Belisarius is the greatest general of all ages who must outwit the evil empire in battle lest
evil rule humanity forever. FORTUNE'S STROKE told of a supercomputer from the future
forging dangerous weapons on human soil: here Belisarius faces new allies and battles in a
collection which pairs both Belisarius novels under one cover for a uniform presentation perfect
for science fiction libraries strong in military presentations.
Corambis
Sarah Monette
Ace Books
c/o The Berkley Publishing Group
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
9780441015962, $24.95 www.penguin.com
Exiled from the Melusine for heresy, Calabine wizard Felix and his half-brother journey to the
land of Corambis to face a wizard tribunal's judgements. Corambis is riddled with unrest,
however - and Felix and Mildmay find themselves embroiled into a mystery thwarting even the
must powerful of mages. Can their powers ultimately turn the course of events? A fine fantasy
steeped in magic, perfect for fantasy collections.
The Computer Shelf
Sexy Web Design
Elliot Jay Stocks
Sitepoint
48 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC Australia 3066
9780980455236, $39.95 www.sitepoint.com
Great web designers often hoard secrets, but this easy guide offers keys to understanding these
methods of creating break-taking web interfaces. From master interface design principles to
creating functional websites, it's packed with large color screen shot examples and illustrations
on every page and is an eye-catching, outstanding 'must' for any serious computer library catering
to web designers at all levels.
Growing Software
Louis Testa
No Starch Press
555 DeHaro St #250, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781593271831, $39.95 www.nostarch.com
Collections catering to software engineers will find this a fine practical guide for managing
technology at a small company, showing how to run a software company short- and long-term.
Hands-on advice teaches how to build and lead a team, sell products, and work with customers at
all levels of importance.
Survival Guide for Lotus Notes and Domino Administrators
Mark Elliott
IBM Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0137153317, $49.99 www.ibmpressbooks.com
Database administrators and management personnel will find this the only title to focus on the
specific technical, desk-side and infrastructure issues that support administrators running Lotus
Notes in production. From client setup to technical support issues, Survival Guide for Lotus
Notes and Domino Administrators offers quick, accessible coverage from reviews of key
software changes to upgrades and changed client settings. A 'must' for both computer and
business libraries catering to software administrators using Lotus Notes.
Seam Framework
Michael Juntao Yuan, Jacob Orshalick, Thomas Heute
Prentice Hall/PTR
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.pearsoned.com
0137129394, $44.99 www.informit.com/ph
The second updated edition of SEAM FRAMEWORK: EXPERIENCE THE EVOLUTION OF
JAVA EE has been fully updated to cover enhancements to version 2.x and offers a core study
guide to all the applications and functions of Seam. Java programming libraries will find this a
'must' acquisition: it covers all the advanced functions with discussions that offer keys to
understanding how to take maximum advantage of Seam's impressive powers.
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
www.oreilly.com
Martin Kalin's Java Web Services Up And Running (9780596521127, $34.99) example-driven
book offers an introduction to Java's APIs for XMP Web Services and RESTful Web Services
alike, and is a pick for any collection appealing to Java programmers. From working code
examples and clear directions for deploying and creating an application to writing web services
from scratch and handling authentication, Java Web Services Up And Running is a pick for any
student of Java programming. Federico Biancuzzi and Shane Warden's MASTERMINDS OF
PROGRAMMING (9780596515171, $39.99) provides a series of discussions with some of the
creators of major programming languages, featuring exclusive interviews with the creators of
several historic programming languages. From ideas that led to specific design decisions to goals
of the early pioneers of software, this is an outstanding recommendation for any computer
collection.
Event-Driven Architecture
High Taylor, et.al.
Addison Wesley
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.awprofessional.com
0321322118, $44.99 www.informit.com/aw
Computer libraries catering to programmers will find much of interest in Event-Driven
Architecture: How SOA Enables the Real-Time Enterprise. It covers all aspects of SOA
operations, from defining terminology and showing how EDA can apply to common business
programs to IT challenges in its implementation and how the EDA approach can help a range of
issues. Any studying EDA needs this primer.
The Interior Design Shelf
Advanced Redesign
Barbara Jennings, CRS/CSS
Ahava Press
7501 Slater Ave #C, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
9780961802653 $34.95 www.decorate-redecorate.com
ADVANCED REDESIGN covers everything from understanding the home sales process in the
staging effort to decorating a house for holiday themes, framing art, disposing of waste products,
and more. Home redecorators and designers receive an outstanding selection of specific tips for
not only every room of the house, but exteriors as well, making ADVANCED REDESIGN a
winning acquisition for any professional real estate agent or interior design collection.
Residential Lighting 2nd Edition
Randall Whitehead, IALD
Wiley
111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
9780470284834, $75.00 www.wiley.com
RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BEAUTIFUL AND SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN tells how to use 'light layering' using a range of lighting sources together.
Room-by-room lighting tips and techniques accompany expanded chapters on energy-efficient
lighting offering solutions to common lighting challenges, making for an exceptional guide from
a lighting consultant with over 25 years experience.
Built-Ins
Robert J. Settich
Taunton Press
Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470-5506
9781561588732, $19.95 www.taunton.com
Taunton's 'Build Like a Pro' books are perfect for home-improvement projects and offer an
expert's advice for specific projects - here, for built-in designs for cabinets, shelves and
entertainment centers. From hardware to materials and construction techniques and choices,
BUILT-INS is the perfect guide for any homeowner's library and for libraries catering to
them.
The International Studies Shelf
The Closed Circle
David Pryce-Jones
Ivan R. Dee Publisher
1332 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2694
9781566638265, $18.95 www.ivanrdee.com
Newly back in print is this re-issue of David Pryce-Jones' classic account of Arab societies, a
'must' for any student of modern-day Middle East issues. It considers the motivations driving
Arabs in their interactions with each other and with the West, offering insights into tribal kinship
structures, religious laws, perceptions of honor and more. A fine history, it's a recommended pick
for any library seeking a strong Middle East collection.
The Nautical Shelf
Trailer Sailer: Owner's Manual
Gregg Nestor
Paradise Cay Publications
Box 29, Arcata, CA 95518-0029
093983782X, $17.95 www.paracay.com
THE TRAILER SAILER OWNER'S MANUAL should be in every nautical collection: it offers a
guide to selecting, caring for and enjoying a trailer-able sailboat and answers all questions about
caring for sails, launching, boat maintenance and more. Essential tips key to sailing will appeal
especially to novices who want tips to pleasurable sailing and maintenance.
The Real Estate Shelf
Foreclosure Nation
Shari B. Olefson JD, LLM
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781591026631 $18.98 www.prometheusbooks.com
Real estate attorney and educator Shari Olefson is an expert in the current mortgage crisis and its
effects on homeowners, and here explains legal and financial terminology and how the national
mortgage system works. From choosing a mortgage professional and deciding which product fits
to getting the best fees and services, it's a fine collection of real-life stories from frustrated
lenders, distressed borrowers, and others caught in the mortgage crunch. Any general lending
library will find it a winner.
The Science Shelf
Physics of the Impossible
Michio Kaku
Anchor Books
c/o Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th fl, New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com
9780307278821, $15.95 www.anchorbooks.com
From teleportation and time machines to force fields - are these going to be the new technologies
of the future? Michio Kaku examines the latest perceptions of physical laws of the universe and
the changes this understanding may bring in the near and distant future. Any who wonder why
Star Trek's wonders aren't on the shelves NOW needs Physics of the Impossible: a light,
involving reading for any general lending library.
Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time
Richard Conniff
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393068931, $25.95 www.wwnorton.com
Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time: My Life Doing Dumb Stuff with Animals blends
science, humor and observation to explore the behaviors and oddities of all kinds of animals,
from lemurs that eat cyanide to your local friendly piranha whose ferocity has been mistyped.
Little-known truths about exotic species are imparted in a fine field survey following biologists'
animal studies and favorite experiences - all seasoned by the author's often-humorous, personal
observations. Any general collection catering to lay readers of science facts and animal oddities
will find this an accessible, popular lend.
Secret Life of Insects
Peter Milward
Transaction Books
300 McGaw Dr-Raritan Dr, Edison NJ 08837
1412810116, $34.95 www.transactionpub.com
THE SECRET LIFE OF INSECTS: AN ENTOMOLOGICAL ALPHABET blends biology,
philosophy and psychology in a fine presentation discussing insects and their relationship to
human life. It doesn't examine the hidden life of insects but rather than insects reveal human
experience and how their lives contrast with human habits and daily lives. A fine discussion not
just for science holdings but for collections strong in philosophy as well.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
The 8th Confession
James Patterson
Little, Brown
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780316018760, $27.99 www.hachettebookgroup.com
As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates a high-profile murder in San Francisco, she discovers
other connections involving the Women's Murder Club's finest minds - including a parallel
search by reporter Cindy Thomas. When romance begins to bud as well, the Women's Murder
Club faces threats not just to careers and lives but to long-standing friendships in this complex
story recommended for any library strong in murder mysteries in general or with prior fans of
The Women's Murder Club mysteries by Patterson.
Obsidian
c/o Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson St, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Suzanne Price's NOTORIOUSLY NEAT: A CRIME SOLVERS MYSTERY (9780451226594,
$6.99) tells of Sky and her potential new beau, the town's police chief, who find their first date
interrupted by household pets in the restaurant - and murder. A romance heats up into a puzzling
investigation in this fun thriller. Leann Sweeney's THE CAT, THE QUILT AND THE CORPSE
(9780451225740, $6.99) tells of a recent widow rebuilding her life with three fine cats as a
quilter in a small town. When she returns from a show to find someone's broken into her house
and stolen her beloved cat, nothing can stop her from getting it back in this fun puzzler. Tod
Goldberg's BURN NOTICE: THE END GAME (9780451226761, $6.99) tells of an ex-covert op
Michael, cut off from his life but using his talents in new ways. A new client, a hostage situation,
and more lends to a fast-paced tale.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Arrowheads: Early Man Projectile Points of North America
Ken Owens
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
9781574325942, $29.95 www.collectorbooks.com
Any serious arrowhead collector and libraries catering to archaeologists or collectors alike will
find Arrowheads: Early Man Projectile Points of North America an excellent guide. It covers
identification and values and includes galleries of points that presents descriptions, distribution
notes, age and descriptive remarks. Technical and perfect for the arrowhead specialist.
The Crafts Shelf
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts
Martha Stewart
Potter Craft
c/o The Crown Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, #B1, New York, NY 10019-4305
www.crownpublishing.com
9780307450579, $35.00 www.pottercraft.com
For nearly 20 years crafters have turned to Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects
from her magazine. Now the best of these, complete with step-by-step instructions and color
photos, have been gathered into a single encyclopedia and organized by topic from A to Z.
Histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the tools and materials, and easy
templates accompany a guide to a range of crafts projects. Perfect for any general lending library,
the Martha Stewart brand name of quality will sell this, if not its fine appearance.
Metal Clay Beads
Barbara Becker Simon
Lark Books
c/o Sterling Publishing Company
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9781600590252, $24.95 www.larkbooks.com
Crafters seeking to work with metal clay beads will find a fine survey with over 20 projects for
using gemstones, glass and other objects in METAL CLAY BEADS. These are diverse projects
packed with step-by-step color photos and easy instructions perfect for all levels of
jewelry-maker. A top pick for any crafts library.
The Economics Shelf
Greenspan's Bubbles
William A. Fleckenstein
McGrawHill
2 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10121
9780071591584, $21.95, www.mhprofessional.com
With the recent economic chaos, some blame undoubtedly falls on Alan Greenspan. "Greenspan's
Bubbles: The Age of Ignorance at the Federal Reserve" is an indictment of Greenspan's career as
head of the Federal Reserve, revealing how his shoddy decision making may have ruined
economics almost to a personal level for decades to come. From stock market crashes, to savings
& loan crises, to even the Y2K crisis, author William A. Fleckenstein has a bone to pick with
Greenspan and justifies his grudge quite well. "Greenspan's Bubbles" is well worth the read for a
look at a larger picture surrounding the current economic crisis.
Meltdown
Thomas E. Woods Jr.
Regnery
1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9781596985872, $27.95, www.regnery.com
Are things only going to get worse before they get better? "Meltdown: A Free-Market Look at
Why the Stock Market Collapsed, the Economy Tanked, and the Government Bailouts Will
Make Thing Worse" is a conservative look at the current economic situation. Author Thomas E.
Woods Jr. believes that the current administration's approach and the bailouts will not solve the
problems of the nation's economy. With a foreword by noted conservative and former
presidential candidate Ron Paul, "Meltdown" is well worth the read for those seeking all
opinions.
The Great Financial Crisis
John Bellamy Foster and Fred Magdoff
Monthly Review Press
146 West 29th Street, Suite 6W, New York, NY 10001
9781583671849, $12.95, www.monthlyreview.org
How did the country get into this mess anyway? "The Great Financial Crisis: Causes and
Consequences" hopes to draw a road map and time line of the current financial crisis, explaining
how America has reached this point of desperation. Although written over the past few years,
John Bellamy Foster & Fred Magdoff's work is timely and will be of much interest for many
readers who are trying to make sense of the current debacle. "The Great Financial Crisis" gets
high recommendation for succinctly explaining what is so hard to explain.
The Chinese Economy In The 21st Century
Barbara Krug & Hans Hendrischke
Edward Elgar Publishing
9 Dewey Ct., Northampton, MA 01060-3815
9781845427504, $110.00, www.e-elgar.com
While it is almost universally acknowledged that China will be a major player on the global
economic scene during the 21st Century, what is not so widely recognized is that today China is
actually a combination of First World and Third World economic conditions. China occupies
such a huge landmass that there are wide and dramatic variations within the borders of China
ranging from modern and First World conditions in the major cities and along the oceanic
coastlines, with endemic poverty -- especially in the rural hinderland. In "The Chinese Economy
In The 21st Century: Enterprise And Business Behavior", Barbara Krug (Professor for
Economics of Governance in the Rotterdam Schools of Management at the Erasmus University
of Rotterdam, The Netherlands) and Hans Hendrischke (Associate Professor in Chinese Studies
at the University of new South Wales, Sydney, Australia) have knowledgeably compiled and
deftly co-edited an exploration of recent and on-going developments in China as reflected by the
establishment of private enterprise businesses and companies, developed knowledge based
industries, and evolved a kind of partnership between the institutions of government and
business. The contributors are all experts in their respective fields and the range of topics runs
from changes in business behavior and the growth of new firms, to the fostering of a business
oriented culture and governmental bureaucracy transformations with respect to tax policies and
oversight. A seminal work, "The Chinese Economy In The 21st Century" is very strongly
recommended for inclusion in professional, corporate, academic, and governmental International
Economics reference collections in general, and Contemporary Chinese Studies economic
supplemental reading lists in particular.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
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