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Explore Wisconsin Rivers
Doris Green & Michael H. Knight
Trails Books
c/o Big Earth Publishing
145 North Commercial Street, Suite 100, Neenah, WI 54956
9781934553121, $18.95, www.bigearthpublishing.com, 1-800-258-5830
Wisconsin's river systems have been critical to the state's developmental history and continue to
provide irreplaceable economic and recreational resources fundamentally necessary to insure the
prosperity of the Badger State. Ranging from minor tributaries to major thoroughfares,
Wisconsin's reviewers were the produce of glaciation and geologic conditions that helped to
shape the landscape as we know it today. They served as transport Native American systems that
were readily adopted and exploited by European settlers. They served as energy, food, commerce,
and recreational sources and today offer memorable recreation experiences and essential
ecological supports. In "Wisconsin Underground" Wisconsin author and academician Doris
Green explored Wisconsin's caves and cave systems. Now in "Explore Wisconsin Rivers" she
turns her expert attention to the beauty and history of Wisconsin's rivers and rivers systems in
terms of both their history and their beauty. Personally traveling hundreds of miles of Badger
State rivers, exploring their natural and cultural aspects, Doris Green (with the assistance of
Michael H. Knight) has produced an informed and informative travel guide perfect for planning a
recreational itinerary for enjoying what Wisconsin rivers have to offer. The format is the
grouping of rivers according to which body of water they ultimately pour into. Section one offers
four rivers emptying into Lake Superior; Section two showcases six rivers emptying into Lake
Michigan; Section tree describes nine rivers running to the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico.
Enhanced with occasional black-and-white photography, "Explore Wisconsin Rivers" is
enthusiastically recommended as an essential guide for anyone interested in Wisconsin's river
systems and is a core addition to both academic and community library Wisconsin Studies &
History reference collections.
Cheng & Tsui Company
25 West Street, Boston, MA 02111-1213
www.cheng-tsui.com 1-617-988-2400
China is a major trading partner of the United States. It is currently the focus of millions of
people world wide as the host of the 2008 Olympics. It is a thriving economy and an ancient
country that has a great deal to offer by way of literature and culture, business opportunities and
recreational resources. The Cheng & Tsui Company is a premier publisher of books on and about
China, its languages, people, and culture. Four such recent and very highly recommended
examples are the Cheng & Tsui edition of the "Chinese Measure Word Dictionary: A
Chinese-English English-Chinese Usage Guide" (9780887276323) painstakingly compiled by
Jiquing Fang and Michael Connelly; "Tales And Traditions: Readings In Chinese Literature"
(9780887275340) collaboratively compiled by Yun Xiao, Hui Xiao, and Ying Wang; "The Moon
Is Always Beautiful And Other Essays" (9780887276378) published in simplified and traditional
characters including Pinyin by Weijia Huang and Qun Ao. Also very highly recommended is
"Generation Gap And Other Essays" (9780887275364) which presents readings in the Cheng &
Tsui Company 'Readings in Korean Culture' series. Immensely beneficial for Chinese language
students, as well as recommended reading for those already proficient in Chinese traditional
characters, these are volumes that would enhance any personal or academic library Chinese
Cultural Studies and Linguistic Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Web of Conspiracy
James F. Broderick & Darren W. Miller
CyberAge Books
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055
9780910965811, $19.95, www.infotoday.com
The internet has become a platform for millions around the world to say their piece on world
events. "Web of Conspiracy: A Guide to Conspiracy Theory Sites on the Internet" is a guide to
finding proper conspiracy discussion websites throughout the internet. The guide tries to siphon
out the completely insane theories throughout and promotes websites that give solid knowledge
and evidence for their claims, including sites that seek to debunk the conspiracies. "Web of
Conspiracy" is a must for anyone who fervently seeks truth in many of the world's mysteries.
The Lure of Antiquity and the Cult of the Machine
Horst Bredekamp, author
Allison Brown, translator
Markus Wiener Publishers
231 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
1558760946, $18.95 www.markuswiener.com
The history of art encompasses all aspects of human creativity throughout the annals of recorded
human history. Horst Bredekamp (Professor of Art History at Humbolt University, Berlin)
presents The Lure of Antiquity and the Cult of the Machine: The Kunstkammer and the
Evolution of Nature, Art, and Technology, a close examination of the baroque Kunstkammer - a
display of art and unusual discoveries assembled by wealthy Europeans in the sixteenth to
eighteenth centuries. These proto-museums, meant to illuminate the mechanistic order of all
things, featured exhibits from minerals to exotic plants, animals, statues, and machines. The
baroque Kunstkammer was not only a celebration of the human potential for creativity, argues
Bredekamp, but was also the nascent progenitor of the modern-day exchange of ideas and
thought within cyberspace. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this thoughtful
treatise, fluidly translated from the original German by Allison Brown.
What the Bleep is Going on Here?
Rafe Mair
Harbour Publishing
PO Box 219, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0 Canada
9781550174588, $24.95, www.harbourpublishing.com
It's never too late to fight for progress, and at seventy-six, Rafe Mair won't stop. "What the Bleep
is Going on Here?" is a collection of essays and ramblings about his opinions about the world
and life in general, giving his ideas and thoughts about how the world is and how the world
should be. He invites readers to read and make up their own minds whether he's right or not,
citing that complete agreement is not as the world should be. "What the Bleep is Going on
Here?" is highly recommended to community library collections dedicated to current events.
The Business Shelf
The Business Start-Up Toolkit
Daniel Sitarz
Nova
1193 W. College St., Carbondale, IL 62901
National Book Network (distribution)
4501 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706
9781892949431, $39.95, www.novapublishing.com
Getting started is always the toughest part of starting one's own business. "The Business Start-Up
Toolkit" is a guide for those who want to get started but aren't entirely sure how. Giving advice
on legal problems in a business start-up, to gathering the money necessary to taxes and more,
author Daniel Sitarz offers a complete, comprehensive, and 'user friendly' manual offering
step-by-step guidance to successfully launching any business regardless of the products or
services it will offer in the marketplace. Sitarz also discusses various forms of businesses, such
as limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and more. "The Business Start-Up
Toolkit" comes with a CD ROM with all the legal forms you need, making it a must for any
novice entrepreneur.
Getting the Best From People
Martha I. Finney
FT Press
1 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Pearson Education
200 Old Tappan Rd, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
9780132354912, $18.99, www.ftpress.com
How do you get the best out of your workers, their A-Game? "The Truth About Getting the Best
From People" is a guide for managers and leaders on just that. With advice on keeping their
workplace positive and dedicated to the company's goals, motivation facts and myths, and
general leadership advice to bring the best out of oneself above all else, "The Truth About
Getting the Best From People" is a finely written leadership guide, highly recommended to
community library business collections.
Dictionary of International Business Law
Lucas Otto
Global Professional Publishing
c/o Stylus Publishing LLC
PO box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9780852976586, $40.00, www.styluspub.com
Legalese is a common term applied to the crazy language of lawyers but what of the language
of business? "Dictionary of International Business Law" is a complete and comprehensive
glossary of business terms, organized into sections. Each entry explains the topic thoroughly with
the intent of helping managers across the board understand the language of businesses, a
language that can be incredibly confusing at times. A top pick for any in the harsh world of
business, "Dictionary of International Business Law" is highly recommended to community
library business collections.
Subject to Change
Peter Merholz & Collaborators
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein HWY N., Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596516833, $24.99, www.oreilly.com
The world is ever changing, and the world of business changes even faster. "Subject to Change:
Creating Great Products and Services for an Uncertain World" is a guide written to help
businesses stay on top of this rapidly changing world. Focusing on developing products and
brands that can evolve as needed, "Subject to Change" offers advanced strategies for
understanding the world of selling, and products that can keep up with chaotic times. "Subject to
Change" is a must for anyone who wants a solid and agile business under their command.
The Offshoring Of Engineering
Committee on the Offshoring of Engineering
National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
9780309114837, $54.00, www.nap.edu, 1-888-624-7654
America's corporate integration into a global economy has both its winners and its losers. The
phenomena of 'downsizing' and 'offshoring' has had severe and widespread implications for
American workers -- including its engineers. "The Offshoring Of Engineering: Facts, unknowns,
And Potential Implications" is a comprehensive study of this subject and after an informative
introduction laying out its goals and processes, covers the issues relevant to identifying trends
and prospects of offshore outsourcing engineering as a high-skill service job; identifies the
effects of offshore outsourcing engineering jobs with respect to the specific industries of software
development, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, personal computer manufacturing, construction
engineering, and semiconductors. This is followed by reports on workshop findings with respect
to trends and impacts, implications for engineering education, and effects upon public policy.
Enhanced with six specially commissioned papers and seven specific workshop presentations,
"The Offshoring Of Engineering" also includes three appendices: Workshop Agenda; Workshop
Participants; and Biographical Information. An invaluable contribution, "The Offshoring Of
Engineering" should be considered a core addition to professional and academic library
collections, and essential reading for governmental policy makers, corporate advisors,
engineering students, and non-specialist general readers with an interest on the impact current
American economic policies are having with respect to contemporary globalization efforts and
practices in the corporate world.
The Art Of Clairtone
Nina Munk & Rachel Gotlieb
McClelland & Stewart
75 Sherbourne Street, 5th floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 2P9
9780771065071, $45.00, www.mcclelland.com, 1-800-788-1074
During the 1960s, the Clairtone Sound Corporation had a meteoric success in design and was
known for its ability to reflect the spirit of those turbulent, sophisticated, cosmopolitan,
experimental times. Founded in 1958 by two young Canadians, Peter Munk and David Gilmour,
Clairtone was especially acclaimed for its iconic designs and masterful designs for everything
from stereo cabinetry to television panels. Their advertising successes made Clairtone designs an
integral part of the popular culture. Their rise to prominence was as dramatic as their sudden
collapse and is provided with an insightful commentary by co-authors Nina Munk and Rachel
Gotlieb. Enhanced with 250 illustrations (including previously unpublished drawings, rare film
stills, confidential memorandums and original photography), this informed and informative
corporate history is enhanced further with interviews with its founders, designers, engineers and
salesman and is a fitting memorial to one of the most iconoclastic companies that Canada has
ever produced. A fascinating read, "The Art Of Clairtone: The Making Of A Design Icon,
1958-1971" is highly recommended reading as a model corporate history.
Performance Consulting
Dana Gaines Robinson & James C. Robinson
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781576754351, $29.95, www.bkconnection.com
To do something without understanding it is a sure recipe for failure. Now in an updated and
expanded second addition, "Performance Consulting: A Practical Guide for HR and Learning
Professionals" is an informed and informative guide for avoiding commonly encountered Human
Resources failures. Drawing upon their years of experience and expertise, co-authors Dana
Gaines Robinson and James C. Robinson offer a more complete understanding designed to assist
Human Resource personnel to better use their skills in evaluating employees and performances
within the context of corporate needs. "Performance Consulting" is a must for HR people and
anyone who must look to Performance Consultants on a regular basis.
Loud & Clear
Karen Berg
Career Press
3 Tice Road, PO Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
9781564149879, $14.99, www.careerpress.com
All of the most successful people have a solid filter between their brain and their mouth. "Loud
& Clear: 5 Steps to Say What You Mean and Get What You Want" is a practical and 'real world'
guide to getting what one wants without making a complete fool of oneself. Good speaking is a
skill that must be learned and mastered. Body language, speech mannerisms, and being able to
connect with listeners are all part of effective speech. "Loud & Clear" is an invaluable
instructional for anyone who wants to get their message across properly.
Business Cases for Info Pros
Ulla De Stricker
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
9781573873352, $39.50, www.infotoday.com
Case by Case basis is a common saying, but for Info professionals, it's all the more true.
"Business Cases for Info Pros: Here's Why, Here's How" is a business manual for information
professionals who want to offer their client the specialized treatment they deserve. With extra
advice on dealing without of the ordinary problems and financing, "Business Cases for Info Pros"
comes enhanced with sample presentations, an index, making it highly recommended for
information people who want to be the best at what they do.
China Business Culture
Yuan Wang, Xin Sheng Zhang, & Rob Goodfellow
Thorogood
c/o Stylus Publishing (distribution)
PO Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
9789810487041, $29.95
Culture is more than just how the common man lives; there is also the culture of business. "China
Business Culture: Strategies for Success" is a complete and comprehensive guide to the business
culture of the Chinese. Describing the customs and traditions of the business men in this far
eastern country, the book makes itself a must for understanding their complex rules and how it
may be different from traditional western practices. "China Business Culture" is a must for any
who seek to due business with the nation.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
The Handy Anatomy Answer Book
Naomi E. Balaban & James E. Bobick
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy Road #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
9781578591909, $21.95, www.visibleink.com
The human body is one of the great marvels that is so often overlooked as the marvel it is. "The
Handy Anatomy Answer Book: Your Smart Reference" is a deep look into the complex creature
that is humanity. With well more than a thousand questions asked and answered about the human
body, it will educate and inform. "The Handy Anatomy Answer Book" is a must for anyone who
is studying the human body or just has a curiosity that must be satisfied.
Journeys of Heartache and Grace
Melody Chatelle
Langmarc Publishing
PO Box 90488, Austin, TX 78709-0488
9781880292358, $18.95
To be faced with death at such a young age, truly a horrible experience. "Journeys of Heartache
and Grace: Conversations and Life Lessons From Young People With Serious Illnesses" is a
collection of compelling stories from these children who have to push every bit of their bravery
to keep their spirits up in such a terrible time. Their insights on the short life they have
experienced is uplifting, making "Journeys of Heartache and Grace" a must read for those who
want their hearts to beat with renewed vigor in their appreciation of life and what life has to
offer, despite serious illnesses.
Women, Work, and Autoimmune Disease
Rosalind Joffe & Joan Friedlander
Demos Health
386 Park Ave, Suite 301, New York, NY 10016
9781932603682, $18.95, www.demoshealth.com
Chronic Illness can be a problem with the quality of our lives, but it doesn't mean one has to stop
living it. This is the premise of co-authors Rosalind Joffe and Joan Friedlander in "Women,
Work, and Autoimmune Disease: Keep Working, Girlfriend!", a book of encouragement and
practical wisdom for those women who are faced with some form of chronic illness on top of
dealing with a career. Focusing on how to overcome it for your career and how to excel at it, it's
an optimistic although realistic look, also containing chapters on dealing with job loss from
illness. Any woman with a chronic illness needs to read and can substantially benefit from
"Women, Work, and Autoimmune Disease".
The Fiction Shelf
Vanish
Tom Pawlik
Tyndale Fiction
351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781414318936, $12.99, www.tyndalefiction.com
Storms are violent things, and often frighten to those caught out in them. "Vanish" is a story of
where that fear is rightful, as Connor, Helen, and Mitch, all strangers to one another, find
themselves alone after a violent storm leaves them the only pieces of humanity left around. Or
are they? Their hunt to find other people leads them to a conclusion that may just make them
hope they were alone once more. "Vanish" is an intriguing story of suspense, sure to keep readers
reading all the way through.
A Violet Butterfly
Mae Turner
Infinity Publishing
1094 New DeHaven Street, Suite 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2713
0741441020, $16.95, www.infinitypublishing.com
Friendship is something all too often lost to the sands of time. "A Violet Butterfly" is the tale of
six friends, each of whom considers one another the best friends they could possibly have. But
time has a way of separating people; eventually the six are brought back together a decade or so
after they last met. One of their own is dead, and their friendship is strained. Can they recover
what they once had, or is it even worth the effort? "A Violet Butterfly" is a story of friendship
undergoing a severe test, and how much human bonds can endure. Highly recommended.
Terminal Vibrato
Stanford Pritchard
Beaufort Books
27 West 20th, Street, Suite 1102, New York, NY 10011
9780825305139, $23.00, www.beaufortbooks.com
A life is barren without the inclusion of other people. "Terminal Vibrato: And Other Stories" is
an anthology of short stories by Stanford Pritchard, an award winning novelist, poet, and
playwright. His stories focus on the relationships between people and how they form the very
people involved in them. The stories speak to the soul, and will entertain alongside enlighten.
"Terminal Vibrato" is a unique set of writing which is highly recommended for personal,
community, and academic Literary Studies and Short Story collections.
Leslie
Richard Matturro
Livingston Press
University of West Alabama, Station 22, Livingston, Alabama, 35470
9781604890037, $15.95, www.livingston.uwa.edu
Nostalgia can be a cruel mistress. "Leslie" follows the titular character as she reminisces about an
old boyfriend from decades ago back when she was only a bright eyed youth. As she pursues
him, she begins to find information that effects her idealized picture of him. She questions her
desire to meet him once more, for it may very destroy her memories that she cherishes so.
"Leslie" is a story of cherished memories and the present that threatens to taint them. An
entertaining tale all the way through, "Leslie" is a highly recommended addition to personal
reading lists and community library Fiction collections.
The Cult of Quick Repair
Dede Crane
Coteau Books
2517 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P OT2
9781550503920, $18.95, www.coteaubooks.com
Quick fixes never seem to last. "The Cult of Quick Repair" by Dede Crane is a deftly compilation
anthology of steamy stories following the lives and adventures of some truly unique and gripping
characters. Focusing on contemporary life and everything that goes with it, these are stories filled
with dark comedy that fills everyone's everyday life. "The Cult of Quick Repair" is a great set of
deftly told tales that anyone living the modern life will relate to with great ease and enjoy with
equally great satisfaction.
Anatevka
Joseph Krasniansky
Anatevka Publishing
Suite 3, Butlers Wharf, New Road, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire, HX7 8AF, United Kingdom
9780955904509, 9.50 British Pounds, www.anatevka-publishing.com
In a kind of stream-of-consciousness style of storytelling, "Anatevka" is novel that presents the
mental ramblings of a 59-year-old man of Russian-Jewish origin who is being treated in a
hospital in the North of England for cancer. He once wrote a screenplay based on the story of his
mother and grandmother who were separated by the Cold War for 44 years. It was a screenplay
for a movie that was never produced. As he lays in his hospital bed under the influence of
morphine, he reminisces about his life and the screenplay, as well as experiencing vividly erotic
dreams about the various women he has known in his life. As the doses of morphine are
increased, the boundary between fact and fiction in his mind becomes increasingly blurred until
at the end, he can no longer distinguish between the film he has created in his head and what had
actually happened in his life. "Anatevka" is a novel offering fascinating perspectives on the lives
of three generations within a single family who endured the events, challenges, and changes in
some 70+ years of Russian and European history from Stalin's purges of 1937 to the collapse of
Soviet Communism, to the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001. Author Joseph
Krasniansky is a deftly skilled novelist with a unique flair for memorable storytelling populated
with equally memorable characters. The result is a highly recommended read that is as
entertaining as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking.
The American History Shelf
Brides of the Multitude
Jeremy Agnew
Western Reflections Publishing Company
PO Box 1149, 951 N. Highway 149, Lake City 81235
9781932738490, $16.95
The Old west brothel shares as much of a historical image as does the cowboy or undertaker.
"Brides of the Multitude: Prostitution in the Old West" is a look at where the income of many of
the old western cowboy dollars went the houses of ill repute. Looking at the women
themselves, why they came to the oldest profession in history, and how they dealt with the daily
hazards of the profession such as contraception and venereal diseases. The information found
within is intriguing and of interest to any history fan who wants a look at what is never taught in
school. "Brides of the Multitude" is enthusiastically recommended to history collections
everywhere.
Lincoln at Peoria: The Turning Point
Lewis E. Lehrman
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
9780811703611, $29.95 www.stackpolebooks.com 1-800-732-3669
Lincoln at Peoria: The Turning Point is an in-depth, historical and critical analysis of Abraham
Lincoln's three-hour speech delivered at Peoria on October 16, 1854. The speech would come to
mark a crucial turning point in Lincoln's political career, and therefore the history of America.
Chapters give extensive historical context and frame of reference to Lincoln's speech, which
firmly established his opposition to the further extension of slavery in the American republic and
embodying Lincoln's anti-slavery campaign. A seminal and scholarly reference, Lincoln at Peoria
is especially recommended for college library and American history shelves.
Lincoln's Lost Legacy
Simon Topping
University Press of Florida
University of Florida, 15 Northwest 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611-2079
9780813032283, $65.00 www.upf.com 1-800-226-3822
Lincoln's Lost Legacy: The Republican Party and the African American Vote, 1928-1952 is a
scholarly study of an astounding shift in American politics - how the Republican party, once the
party of President Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, lost the support and the votes of the
descendants of the black slaves it once freed. Why did so many African-Americans leave the
Grand Old Party and join the ranks of the Democratic Party in the 1930s and 40s? Author Simon
Topping (lecturer of American Studies at the University of Plymouth, England) reveals how,
during 1928-1952, the Republican party shifted toward an institution favoring big business and
small government - and how it utterly neglected the concerns of African-Americans, in
particularly dragging its feet on such issues as anti-lynching laws and the abolishment of the poll
tax. "To make matters worse, the GOP repeatedly fashioned ad hoc alliances with the Dixiecrats,
the worst elements of American politics, throughout the period. The Dixiecrats were
antidemocratic and unashamedly racist, lacked any real mandate, were utterly contemptuous of
northern (and, indeed, world) public opinion, and were answerable only to themselves... these
racist reactionaries, due to their entrenched positions within Congress, were much more
important politically to both the Democrats and the Republicans than African Americans,
regardless of the strategic importance of the black vote in the north. African Americans were
extremely badly let down by both parties." An absolute must-have for any library or private
collection strong in American political history.
Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale
Peter Oikarinen
University of Minnesota Press
111 Third Avenue South, Suite 290, Minneapolis, MN 55401-2520
9780816653362, $16.95 www.upress.umn.edu
Freelance writer and photographer (and Lake Superior resident) Peter Oikarinen presents Island
Folk: The People of Isle Royale, an eminently readable history of the working fishing community
that is the people who call Isle Royale home. Illustrated with a scattering black-and-white
photography revealing the natural beauty of the land and the hardy spirit of the people who live
there, Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale lives up to its title with its chronicle of memories
that tell how the island transformed from a simple fishing village to a popular destination for
tourists who come by boat or seaplane. Especially recommended reading for anyone preparing to
see Isle Royale for themselves - or for armchair travelers ready to savor the next best thing to
visiting Isle Royale's residents in person.
The Texas Republic
William Ransom Hogan
Texas State Historical Association
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, D0901, Austin, TX 78712-0332
Texas A&M University Press (distribution)
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843-4354
www.tamu.edu/upress 1-800-826-8911
9780876112205, $24.95, www.tsha.utexas.edu, 1-800-687-8132
Texas historian and academician first published his ground breaking revisionist history "The
Texas Republic: A Social & Economic History" in 1946. His major innovation was to present the
lives of ordinary people as well as the major military and political icons that had dominated the
field with prior histories of the Lone Star State. Professor Hogan produced a history that was
immensely popular with both academia and the general reading public. Long out of print, the
Texas State historical Association has brought this landmark Texas history back into print for the
edification of a new generation of students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in
Texas history. Clearly a work of a pre-Civil Rights era, the role of African Americans and
Tejanos is largely ignored. Nonetheless, "The Texas Republic: A Social & Economic History" is
highly recommended reading as an example of how the portrayal of Texas history was beginning
to turn away from an exclusive focus upon the great men of the Republic period, toward a more
comprehensive perspective that would include the lives, contributions and accomplishments of
common citizens. Of special note is the new and informative introduction to this classic work by
Gregg Cantrell who holds the Emma and Ralph Lowe Chair in Texas history at Texas Christian
University.
In Defense Of Our Neighbors
Mary Woodward
Fenwick Publishing Group Inc.
3147 Point White Drive, Suite 100, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.
PO Box 10306, Portland, OR 97296-0306
978097451072, $24.95, www.fenwickpublishng.com
One of the tragic consequences of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 was
the panicked reaction of the American government resulting in the forcible relocation of the
Japanese Americans into internment camps for the duration of the war years. "In Defense Of Our
Neighbors: The Walt And Milly Woodward Story" is the true and personal account of a husband
and wife who used the pages of their Bainbridge Island, Washington newspaper 'Banbridge
Review' to plead for compassion and restraint with respect to the government's relocating the 227
men, women and children of Japanese descent who lived on Bainbridge Island (a half-hour ferry
ride from Seattle across the waters of the Puget Sound) on March 30, 1942 in accordance with
orders originating with President Roosevelt. This was the first relocation effort the government
engaged in and became the model for all the other community evacuations up and down the
western coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. During the years of internments, Walt and
Milly continued to publish news of their neighbors' weddings, births, deaths, and other
milestones -- including details of the conditions of those internment camps to which their
neighbors had been exiled. This obscure episode of 20th century American history is told in great
and documented detail by Mary Woodward, the daughter of Walt and Milly and includes
previously unpublished photos from local historical societies, poignant reflections from
internment survivors and Bainbridge locals, and is a unique, informative, and highly
recommended addition to academic and community library 20th Century American History
reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Self-Help Shelf
You're Amazing
Claire Mysko
Adams Media
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
9781598697131, $8.95, www.adamsmedia.com
Society asks so much of its teenagers, so what is a teenager to do? "You're Amazing: A
No-Pressure Guide to Being Your Best Self" is a guide aimed at teenage girls to better deal with
the stress that is being a teenage girl. It tackles the problems with sound advice, touching on
topics such as high school, balancing family, friends, and yourself, young romances, and so much
more. "You're Amazing" is the perfect gift to any stressed out teenager.
Prayers for Hope and Comfort
Maggie Oman Shannon
Red Wheel, Weiser, Conari Book Publishers
65 Parker Street, Suite 7, Newburyport, MA 01950
9781573243193, $15.95, www.redweheelweiser.com
Prayer is a universal phenomena and practice which is exclusive to no single religion. "Prayers
for Hope and Comfort: Reflections, Meditations, and Inspirations" is a collection of prayers and
sage wisdom from a great span of sources. From Martin Luther King Jr. to Confucius, "Prayers
for Hope and Comfort" is an impressive and memorable compendium of great religious wisdom
in the form of prayers ranging from Christianity to Buddhism. As thoughtful and
thought-provoking as it is inspired and inspiring, "Prayers for Hope and Comfort" is very highly
recommended addition to personal, community Religious Studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
Heal & Forgive II
Nancy Richards
Blue Dolphin Publishing
PO Box 8, Nevada City, 95959
9781577332206, $16.00, www.bluedolphinpublishing.com
Inner family arguments can truly be devastating and heart wrenching. "Heal & Forgive II: The
Journey from Abuse and Estrangement to Reconciliation" is a guide for families to better deal
with their conflicts. Richards draws on her own experiences and estrangement from her family
for nearly a decade and a half. Saying that restoring family harmony requires efforts from all
involved, "Heal & Forgive II" is a must for any at ends with a member of their immediate
family.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Animal Subjects
Jodey Castricano, editor
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada, N2L 3C5
9780889205123, $38.95, www.wlupress.wlu.ca
Animals are an invaluable part of today's society. But is the cruelty necessary? "Animal Subjects:
An Ethical Reader in a Posthuman World" is a look at how modern humanity treats its relatives
in the animal kingdom. With countless essays on the subject from writers all over the world and
close to the fields at hand, the thoughts and ideas presented are complete and scholarly, sure to
inform and enlighten readers to new ideas they never would have thought of. "Animal Subjects"
is of high recommendation to any ethical studies course and college library collection on
ethics.
Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline
Candyce M. Jack, LVT and Patricia M. Watson, LVT
Mark S. Donovan, DVM, consulting editor
Blackwell Publishing
2121 State Avenue, Ames, IA 50014-8300
9780813812045 www.blackwellpublishing.com 1-800-216-2522
Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference
Guide: Canine and Feline is an in-depth reference for veterinary technicians in practice or
training. Spiral-bound to lay flat for easy reference, Veterinary Technician's Daily Reference
Guide: Cats and Dogs covers all aspects of a technician's responsibility when looking after dogs
and cats, from simple physical examination to specific nursing and technical procedures.
Information is cross-referenced with chapter tabs for ease of quickly looking up critical matters.
Almost 200 images (more than 100 of them new) illustrate this solid resource, assembled by two
experts each with an associate degree in veterinary technology. A "must-have" for anyone
seriously pursuing or engaged in the field of veterinary medicine for dogs and cats.
Frogs & Toads of Big Bend National Park
Gage H. Dayton, Raymond Skiles & Linnea Dayton
Texas A&M University Press
Drawer C, College Station, TX 77843-4354
9781585445769, $12.95 www.tamu.edu/upress 1-800-826-8911
Amphibian life is as diverse as it is global, as fascinating as it is essential in the ecosystem it is
an integral part of. Printed on high-quality paper with a moisture-resistant cover, and illustrated
with full-color photographs of frog and toad species on virtually every page, Frogs & Toads of
Big Bend National Park is a nature guide accessible to amateur naturalists and professional
herpetologists alike. Consisting of an overview followed by a species-by-species listing that
includes how to identify a given frog or toad and its natural history, Frogs & Toads of Big Bend
National Park is the definitive guide to its subject matter. An absolute "must-have" for anyone
interested in casually or professionally studying Big Bend National Park's fascinating amphibians
and reptiles.
Dogtown
Bob Somerville
Sellers Publishing
161 John Roberts Road, S. Portland, Maine 04106
9781416205265, $16.95, www.rsvp.com
For a species dubbed Man's best friend, canines are sadly horribly abused by their so-called
friends. "Dogtown: A Sanctuary for Rescued Dogs" is the story of the country's biggest no kill
animal sanctuary. The sanctuary focuses on keeping animals in loving homes and off the streets
and away from cruel masters. An uplifting tale that dog lovers will relish, "Dogtown" is enhanced
with more than eighty full color photos, earning it an enthusiastic recommendation.
The Ethical Dog Trainer
Jim Barry
Dogwise
PO Box 2778/701 B Poplar St. Wenatchee, WA 98807-2778
9781929242566, $19.95, www.dogwise.com
Ethics are involved in every sort of business, regardless of what the goods or services being
offered to the public maybe. Because it involves working with canines, author Jim Barry
justifiably asserts that something as simple (and as complex) as dog training especially requires a
firm foundation of ethics. "The Ethical Dog Trainer: A Practical Guide for Canine Professionals"
is an informed and informative guide to ethics regarding this specialized profession. "The Ethical
Dog Trainer" is a must for anyone considering this profession or is in it and needs a discussion of
what is right and wrong in this field, especially when it is inevitable that a dog trainer must cope
with such ethical decisions as dealing with an abusive client who will not treat their dog right.
"The Ethical Dog Trainer" should be a part of every professional and community library
Pets/Wildlife reference collection in general -- and Canine Care and Training supplemental
reading list in particular.
The Biography Shelf
Rebel
John Singleton Mosby
Bison Books
c/o University of Nebraska Press
1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0630
9780803216099, $19.95, www.bisonbooks.com
The Lawyer is never seen as a figure who could become a fierce and zealous warrior. "Rebel: The
Life and Times of John Singleton Mosby" is the life story of an unsung hero. When the civil war
kicked off, Mosby was a simple attorney in Virginia, but soon rose through the ranks of the army
as the war raged on. When the Confederacy fell apart, his loyalty was devout, and he is often
promoted as the last confederate officer to surrender. The legend that his life doesn't end there, as
the following half century is filled with interest, even serving for President Theodore Roosevelt.
"Rebel" is a must read of a man whose life, despite not having the renown it deserves, is fine and
excellent reading indeed.
Only as Good as Your Word
Susan Shapiro
Seal Press
1400 65th Street, Suite 250, Emeryville, CA 94608
9781580052207, $15.95, www.sealpress.com
The adventures of making it as a professional writer it's more than an endless stack of rejection
slips. "Only As Good As Your Word: Writing Lessons from My Favorite Literary Gurus" is
author Susan Shapiro's memoir of her life trying to make it with her pastime of writing. Focusing
on the wisdom imparted on her from her countless mentors over the years, it serves as an
excellent source in itself for writers and aspiring writers. "Only As Good As Your Word: Writing
Lessons from My Favorite Literary Gurus" is highly recommended to community library memoir
collections.
No Such Thing as a Free Ride
Simon & Tom Sykes
Goose Lane
330-500 Beaverbrook Court, Fredericton, NB, Canada E3B 5X4
9780864925053, $19.95, www.gooselane.com
At its best, soliciting rides from the side of the road can be a truly memorable adventure in
traveling across the country, "No Such Thing as a Free Ride?: A Collection of Hitchhiking Tales"
is what it says it is, an array of stories from those who have traveled long distances on the
kindness of others to give them a ride. The stories are wide and varied, representing the
experiences of people of many different creeds, class, and type mingle out on the road. "No Such
Thing as a Free Ride?" is an entertaining collection, and especially recommended reading for
anyone who has ever hitchhiked across the country -- or contemplates doing so.
Traveling Home
Charlotte Hill & Don White
Kregel Publications
PO Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
9780825428999, $11.99
Cancer isn't something that happens to twenty year olds. "Traveling Home: A Young Man's Story
of Courage and Faith" is a mother and uncle's recollection of a man taken from the world far too
soon. Peter Hill was diagnosed with a cancer at age twenty, passing away a year later. His
acceptance of his fate at such a young age is the center of the story as they tell of his last months
on this Earth and his embrace of God. "Traveling Home" is a must for any parent who is faced
with a similar tragic situation.
Going Over All The Hurdles
John A. Beineke
Indiana Historical Society Press
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
46202
9780871952608, $17.95, www.indianahistory.org
Equality of all races was not a widely embraced idea in the United States until the past few
decades. "Going Over All The Hurdles: A Life of Oatess Archey" is a story of a remarkable man.
Marion, Indiana, known by many for notorious lynchings, was not open to a black intellectual
and law man. Oatess Archey overcame that anyway, working up from a lowly janitor to teacher
to coach to FBI agent to sheriff. His overcoming of the odds makes for a good read, making
"Going Over All the Hurles" highly recommended to those who want to read of a man beating
racism, and an invaluable contribution to community and academic library Black Studies and
20th Century American History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Pearl of Great Price
Sergei Hackel
St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, NY 10707-1699
9780913836859, $15.00, www.svspress.com
The Jews were not the only victims of Hitler's genocidal and homicidal policies. "Pearl of Great
Price: The Life of Mother Maria Skobtsova 1891-1945" is her story of why this remarkable
woman is canonized by the Orthodox church. An unconventional nun having two failed
marriages, given birth to children, she answered the call to faith as World War II swept Europe.
Supporting both the refugees of a battered and beaten France and the Jews, she soon found
herself in the concentration camps with them. Even forced there, she continued her efforts to help
people, eventually earning a tragic death for her efforts. A welcome and highly recommended
addition to personal, community, and academic library Holocaust Studies reference collections
and supplemental reading lists, "Pearl of Great Price" is the true story of a truly remarkable
woman, and an enduring testament to the human spirit.
Victor Herbert: A Theatrical Life
Neil Gould
Fordham University Press
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
9780823228713, $44.95 www.fordhampress.com 1-800-247-6553
Written by Neil Gould, Artistic Director of the Victor Herbert Festival held annually at Saratoga
Springs, New York, Victor Herbert: A Theatrical Life is the in-depth biography of one of late
nineteenth and early twentieth century America's cultural leaders: Victor Herbert, author of
scores of songs, marches, concerts, and more. Victor Herbert is best known as one of the
grandfathers of modern musical theater; his talented compositions amalgamated theatrical,
classical, and popular elements. Gould's biography explores not only the life of the man, but the
fine nuances of his musical work, and the turnings of America popular culture during Herbert's
era. A studious account that is nonetheless accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Victor
Herbert: A Theatrical Life is enthusiastically recommended for American music history
collections.
Kenneth Milton Chapman: A Life Dedicated to Indian Arts and Artists
Janet Chapman and Karen Barrie
University of New Mexico Press
MSC04 2820, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
9780826344243, $34.95 www.unmpress.com 1-800-249-7737
Kenneth Milton Chapman: A Life Dedicated to Indian Arts and Artists is the true-life biography
of scholar, author, and artist Kenneth Milton Chapman, whose study of Pueblo pottery was
unparalleled among Anglo-Americans during the first half of the twentieth century. More than an
expert in Native American arts, Chapman became a respected and beloved figure whose
influence helped foster a virtual renaissance of Southwest pottery craft during the 1920s.
Illustrated with a handful of black-and-white photographs, Kenneth Milton Chapman: A Life
Dedicated to Indian Arts and Artists spares no detail in recounting Chapman's life, studies, and
legacy. A welcome addition to biography and Native American studies collections alike.
The First Vice Lord
Arthur J. Bilek
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
9781581826395, $24.95 www.cumberlandhouse.com 1-888-439-2665
The First Vice Lord: Big Jim Colosimo and the Ladies of the Levee is the thoroughly researched
biography of mobster Big Jim Colosimo, and how he ruled Chicago's notorious segregated
red-light district. Jim Colosimo was an Italian immigrant who grew up in Chicago's tenements;
he rose from sweeping streets to operating a brothel to earning the title of vice lord. The First
Vice Lord is a true crime story not for the faint of heart, as it tells of the most brutal excesses of
the prostitution trade - luring women from across the nation with false promises of good jobs or
other perks and effectively enslaving them into years of sexual violence for profit. Corruption
within Chicago was endemic; the efforts of reformers to end white slavery and close down the
red-light brothels was only gradually successful. Big Jim Colosimo would see the virtual end of
the Levee's days as a red-light district, and scale back his operations significantly, yet his ultimate
downfall came not from the law, but from his rivals - he was gunned down in middle age, most
likely through the machinations of a rival mobster. A fascinating account that lay readers and
Chicago history scholars alike will surely appreciate.
Still Growing
Kirk Cameron
Regal Books
1957 Eastman Ave., Ventura, CA 93003
9780830744510, $22.95, www.regalbooks.com
The curse of the child star and the teen heart throb, to be corrupted by Hollywood at such a young
age. "Still Growing" is Kirk Cameron, former star of the hit sitcom 'Growing Pains', story of his
life. He discusses his time on a show becoming someone he now despises and hates, someone
who would do something as cold as firing his mother. When the stardom started to fade, only
then did he learn what he did. "Still Growing" is Cameron's tale of correcting past mistakes and
becoming a better person through finding God, sure to inspire readers everywhere.
The Seven Lives of Colonel Patterson
Denis Brian
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244-5160
0815609272, $26.95, www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu
A man of many different talents, the life of Colonel John Henry Patterson seems like the work of
fiction. "The Seven Lives of Colonel Patterson: How an Irish Lion Hunter Led the Jewish Legion
to Victory" is a biography well earned, following the life of this revolutionary man. Following his
life through his time starting out as a hunter and his adventures in East Africa, from his ardent
fighting for the state of Israel later in life, it's a complex look at a complex individual. "The
Seven Lives of Colonel Patterson" is a must for biography fans looking for a truly remarkable
story.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Praying with Icons
Jim Forest
Orbis Books
Walsh Bldg, Box 308, Maryknoll, NY 10545
9781570757587, $22.00, www.orbisbooks.com
While some religions condemn graven images of holy people and objects, both Orthodox and
Roman Catholic forms of Christianity embrace them as part of their worship and ritual. "Praying
with Icons" is an exploration of this phenomena. Examining icons and considering how
Christians utilize and incorporate them to strengthen their spiritual links to the divine, author Jim
Forest offers a fresh look at the icon-employing Christianity and why it does what it does. Very
highly recommended and informative reading for anyone studying Christian ritual, dogma, and
practices as a whole, "Praying with Icons" is a scholarly look at divine art and objects, and an
invaluable addition to seminary and academic library reference collections.
His Angels Are in Charge
Frances Cotton Woodard
Person Publishing Company
555 S. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 104, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
0976808331, $24.95, www.pearsonpub.us
Every generation has its challenges through its life. "His Angels Are in Charge" is the true and
deftly told history of Frances Woodard and her family through seven generations, from her own
grandmother to her own great grandchildren. With a strong Christian message, Frances reflects
on her life and how times have so drastically changed in what seems to be a simple less than a
century span. Highly recommended reading, "His Angels Are in Charge" is a compelling
generational story of family that many will find themselves able to identify with relate to.
On the Way with Jesus
Richard Showalter
Herald Press
616 Walnut Avenue, Scottdale, PA 15683
9780836194159, $16.99, www.heraldpress.com
What drives people to spread the word of Christ? "On the Way with Jesus: A Passion for
Mission" is Richard Showalter's push to spread the word of God throughout the world. He
reflects on his time traveling the world and preaching Christianity from Africa to Asia. Also
discussing missionary work as a whole with the moral and political implications that come with
it, "On the Way with Jesus" is a deftly compiled body of writing, certain to inform and inspire
anyone interested in the work of Christian missionaries here at home or abroad in the world.
New Birth or Rebirth?
Ravi Zacharias
Multnomah
12265 Oracle Boulevard, Suite 200, Colorodo Springs, CO 80921
B&B Media Group (publicity)
109 South Main Street Corsicana, TX 75110
9781590527252, $11.99, www.mpbooks.com
As the leading religion of the west is Christianity, so one of the leading religions of the East is
Hinduism. "New Birth or Rebirth: Jesus Talks with Krishna" is a unique and scholarly
examination by Ravi Zacharias of the two religions and how they relate. Written as a fictional
conversation from the perspective of Subramaniam, a Hindu, it asks many questions of both
religions, pointing out several intriguing facts, and asking interesting questions. "New Birth or
Rebirth" is a fascinating book on religion, offers a fresh perspective, and is a welcome addition to
personal and community library Religion/Spirituality reference collections.
Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be
Donna Partow
Revell
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
9780800730727, $13.99, www.revellbooks.com
God wants what you want, God wants you to be happy. That is the thesis of Donna Partow in
"Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be: A 90 Day Guide to Living Proverbs 31 Life", a
Christian work aimed at women who want to live their life more involved with their faith.
"Becoming the Woman God Wants me to Be" is highly recommended reading that in adherence
to a Christian perspective, will improve women's relationships, health, finances, and more.
"Becoming the Woman God Wants me to Be" is invaluable reading for Christian women wanting
to embrace the divine.
Intimate Friendship with God
Joy Dawson
Chosen Books
11400 Hampshire Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55438
9780800794415, $12.99, www.chosenbooks.com
A special relationship with God is what most Christians cherish. Now available in a newly
revised edition, "Intimate Friendship with God: Through Understanding the Fear of the Lord" is a
guide for those seeking to have that same cherished relationship with the lord. With advice on
embracing God in life in every aspect, Dawson gives a guide for those who have departed
slightly from their faith and want to fully embrace them. "Intimate Friendship with God" is
something those readers will enjoy and put use to its advice.
Psallite
The Collegeville Composers Group
Liturgical Press
PO Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
9780814630884, $24.95, www.litpress.org
Music has been a part of Christianity and Christian worship from the very beginning of the
Christian movement. "Psallite: Sacred Song for Liturgy and Life" is an impressive anthology of
sheet music and lyrics that will sure to give any church a new array of songs that will touch souls
and reinforce faith in God. With the lyrics for hundreds of gospel songs and sheet music to
accompany it, "Psallite" is an ideal acquisition for any church library or gospel music enthusiast's
collection.
Twentieth-Century Global Christianity
Mary Farrell Bednarowski, editor
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
100 Fifth Street, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1210
9780800634179, $35.00, www.augsburgbooks.com 1-800-328-4648
Christianity is a contemporary and worldwide religion that influences individuals, communities
and nations around the world, helping to shape human cultures and societies throughout the
decades of the 20th century. As the seventh volume of the outstanding 'A People's History of
Christianity' series from Augsburg Fortress Press (under the general editorship of Denis R. Janz),
"Twentieth-Century Global Christianity has been compiled, organized and edited by Mary Farrell
Bednarowski (Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at United Theological Seminary of the
Twin Cities, Minnesota) and showcases the diversity and creativity of Christian contributions to
the major developments that shaped 20th century history. Eighteen informed and informative
contributors present the enormous range of Christian influences and contributions from the sugar
cane fields of Central America, to the jails of Eastern Europe, to the urban life of European
countries, to the cities of America. From local changes to world-wide influences,
"Twentieth-Century Global Christianity" is an impressive, profusely illustrated, and highly
recommended compendium of meticulous scholarship deserving of inclusion into ecclesiastical,
academic, and community library Christian Studies reference collections.
1 & 2 Peter and Jude
David R. Helm
Crossway
1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
9781581349603, $29.99, ww.crossway.org
A part of the series entitled 'Preaching the Word', "1 & 2 Peter and Jude: Sharing Christ's
Sufferings "is about being straight about one's faith and how to face the challenges towards God
and the gospel on the subjects of contradiction, false teachings, and staying faithful in the face of
it all. With tips on how to interpret the Bible to help one's life in the modern era, defending one's
faith quickly and sharply, and finding strength in faith. A seminal piece, "1 & 2 Peter and Jude:
Sharing Christ's Sufferings" is a top pick for community library Christian studies
collections.
The Forgiveness Book
Alice Camille & Paul Boudreau
ACTA Publications
5559 W. Howard Street, Skokie, IL 60077
9780879463564, $14.95, www.actapublications.com
To let bygones be bygones is a simple concept, yet difficult for many to do. "The Forgiveness
Book" lives up to its title, as it offers a wealth of solid advice on how to forgive. In addition to
helping readers understand and embody forgiveness, "The Forgiveness Book" also evaluates
instances when something simply shouldn't be forgiven. Sure to be of interest to Christian
readers. "The Forgiveness Book" is especially recommended for church library collections.
The Eastern Path to Heaven
Geshe Michael Roach & Lama Christie McNally
Seabury Books
445 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016
9781596270978, $16.00, www.seaburybooks.org
Christianity is a western religion but the teachings were sent east. "The Eastern Path to Heaven:
A Guide to Happiness from the Teachings of Jesus in Tibet" is the story of Thomas, one of
Jesus's apostles who went along the trade roads to spread the gospel to the east. A study of this
little known expedition and how it affected the development of Eastern cultures, "The Eastern
Path to Heaven" is an intriguing piece of religious history. A highly recommended and scholarly
addition to academic library Metaphysical Studies and Christian Studies reference collections,
"The Eastern Path to Heaven" is something to be considered by both historians and
theologians.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
The Bodhi Tree Grows in L.A.
Bhante Walpola Piyananda
Shambhala
Horticultural Hall, 300 Massuchusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
9781590305683, $14.95, www.shambhala.com
The most unexpected of places can be the setting of a profound religious experience. "The Bodhi
Tree Grows in L.A. Tales of A Buddhist Monk in America" is the author's personal and
introspective reflections on his time in Los Angeles. He spreads his wisdom with enlightening
tales about assisting those who need help when they need it most, and how to apply Buddha's
teachings in even the most un-Zen of settings. "The Bodhi Tree Grows in L.A." is highly
recommended to American Buddhists everywhere who want to maintain their faith in their
chaotic world.
Aryadeva's Four Hundred Stanzas on the Middle Way
Aryadeva and Gyel-tsap
Ruth Sonam, translator
Geshe Sonam Rinchen, additional commentary
Snow Lion Publications
PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
9781559393027, $29.95 www.SnowLionPub.com 1-800-950-0313
Aryadeva's Four Hundred Stanzas on the Middle Way is a classic Buddhist text originally written
to explain how, according to Nagarjuna, the practice of yoga enabled those following the
Mahayana path to earn Buddhahood. As such, The Four Hundred Stanzas is one of the
foundational classics of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy. Gyel-tsap's commentary on Aryadeva's
text is written in the form of a dialogue that uses the worlds of Aryadeva as a direct response to
hypothetical and practical assertions, questions, and objections. Further enhanced with additional
commentary by teacher of Buddhist philosophy and practice Geshe Sonam Rinchen, and
translated into English by Rinchen's expert interpreter Ruth Sonam, Aryadeva's Four Hundred
Stanzas on the Middle Way is a core text, and an absolute must-have for Mahayana Buddhist
studies shelves.
The Poetry Shelf
Moon on the Meadow
Pia Taavila
Gallaudet University Press
800 Florida Avenue, NE / Washington, DC 20002
9781563683640, $24.95, www.gupress.gallaudet.edu
The deaf, lacking the ability to hear the spoken word, put a special emphasis on the written.
"Moon on the Meadow" is a collection from Pia Taavila, a professor of English at Gallaudet
University, one of the foremost universities for the deaf in America. The poetry speaks on visual
description, evoking emotion from a world without sound showing that it isn't required to enjoy
the beauty of the world. "Moon on the Meadow" is a unique offering, a top pick for poetry lovers
everywhere. "Slant Cinquain": Slim, bare/treetops laced the/hidden moon, our sky a/fog no sun
could break/we talked till birds called.
Spanish Ballads
W.S. Merwin
Copper Canyon Classic
PO Box 271, Port Townsend, WA 98368
9781556592782, $14.00, www.coppercanyonpress.org
Classics are poems that transcend the time of their creation and continue down through the
generations to impact those that hear or read them. Newly released by Copper Canyon in its
classics collection, "Spanish Ballads" is a compilation of just such poetic fare. This impressive
anthology of poetry truly lives up lives up the claim of 'classic' with W.S. Merwin's magnificent
verse and deftly skilled writing. Containing a great many subjects and forms ranging from
episodic narrative to song-styled poetry, "Spanish Ballads" is an original representation
showcasing the last few centuries of the Spain's poetic literature and legacy.
The Freedom Business
Marilyn Nelson, author
Deborah Dancy, artist
WordSong
c/o Boyds Mills Press
815 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
9781932425574, $18.95 www.boydsmillspress.com 1-877-512-8366
The Freedom Business is a unique poetry collection, in which each poem is created in response
to the true-life memoir of Broteer Furro (1729-1805), later dubbed "Venture Smith", the first
African known to document his capture and life as an American slave. As the decades passed he
eventually earned his freedom, and that of his wife and children. Poet Marilyn Nelson places
pages from Furro's eighteenth-century prose memoir side-by-side along with original poetic
works, illustrated by the dark, earthy watercolor collages of artist Deborah Dancy. The whole is a
work of art that reveals emotion, determination, and survival; the daily life of a practical man for
whom everything had a price - even his life, and the lives of his family. Highly
recommended.
With Mouths Open Wide
John Caddy
Milkweed Editions
1011 Washington Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415
9781571314277, $18.00, www.milkweed.org
The very best of a long and storied career, "With Mouths Open Wide" is an anthology of John
Caddy's poetry ranging from over three decades of his writing. With a sharp wit that will
entertain readers as well as inspire them as Caddy tells his tales of overcoming his disabilities.
"With Mouths Open Wide" is a collection of poetry from a master, sure to please those who love
poetry. "Solstice Sky": This long night solstice sky is filled with fires/that burn through air so
cold/on this small northern place/of tilted Earth, air so cold/it carries echoes of the void,/the
heatless absolute of space,//yet these ancient stars/are the memories of fires/that burned long
before eyes/ever tilted up to them/and thought of light.
The Education Shelf
152 Ways to Keep Students in School
Franklin P. Schargel
Eye on Education
6 Depot Way West, Larchmont, NY 10538
9781596670877, $29.95, www.eyeoneducation.com
Highschool drop out rates are still high, despite educators' best efforts. "152 Ways to Keep
Students in School: Effective Easy-To-Implement Tips for Teachers" is a complete and
comprehensive anthology of ideas for teachers. All of them are meant to be simple and quick
solutions that educators can use to encourage their students to get the spirit to keep going in
school and make something of their life. "152 Ways to Keep Students in School" is a must for
any educator who measures their own worth in their pupils' success.
Peak Performance for Smart Kids
Maureen Neihart
Prufrock Press
5926 Balcones Drive, Suite 220, Austin, Texas 78731
9781593633103, $16.95, www.prufrock.com
Talent is only worth anything if it has any ability to be utilized. "Peak Performance for Smart
Kids: Strategies and Tips for Ensuring School Success" is a scholarly handbook for educators in
charge of teaching gifted and talented students how to maximize their education. Observing
seven common traits and habits of children who enjoy success in school, and how to take
advantage of these habits for the best experience possible, "Peak Performance for Smart Kids:
Strategies and Tips for Ensuring School Success" is highly recommended for community library
education collections.
User's Guide to Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation
Miriam W. Smith, Joanne P. Brady, & Nancy Clark-Chiarelli
Paul H. Brookes
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781557669483, $30.00, www.brookespublishing.com
The first four years of schooling are vital to one's development in learning language and literacy
skills. "User's Guide to Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation" is an informed and
informative guide to the educational system known as 'Early Language & Literacy Classroom
Observation K-3' or simply shortened to ELLCO K-3. Explaining why this system is effective,
how it should be implemented, and how to use it effectively, co-authors Miriam W. Smith,
Joanne P. Brady, and Nancy Clark-Chiarelli offer classroom teachers a fresh approach to the
developing and promoting the literacy skills of young children. "User's Guide to Early Language
& Literacy Classroom Observation" is an instructional that should be considered by all
educational professionals working with language and literacy programs for elementary school
children.
How to Succeed in College Mathematics
Richard M. Dahlke
Bergway Publishing
PO Box 701785, Plymouth, MI 48170-0970
9780615168036, $27.95, www.bergwaypublishing.com
Many liberal arts students fear the dreaded subject known as mathematics. "How to Succeed in College Mathematics: A Guide for the College Mathematics Student" is a thoroughly 'user friendly', practical, and effective guide for those students wanting to master this harrowing and difficult subject with academic success. With advice about absorbing all the knowledge one can in these classes, fighting off anxiety, and just plain dealing better with math classes, it's a complete and comprehensive guide that is ideal for the non-specialist general reader wanting to improve their ability and understanding of mathematics. But most of all, "How to Succeed in College Mathematics" is especially recommended to anyone engaged in or planning on enrolling in a college level math course.
Purposeful Writing Assessment
Susan Koehler
Maupin House Publishing
PO Box 90148, Gainesville, FL 32607
9781934338186, $23.95 www.maupinhouse.com 1-800-524-0634
Created for instructors of students in grades 3-8, Purposeful Writing Assessment: Using
Multiple-Choice Practice to Inform Writing Instruction is a guide to conducting writing
assessment tests based on multiple-choice practice, covering the three major aspects of writing:
focus/organization, style/composition, and conventions/mechanics. A hands-on, easy-to use
reference and resource complete with 15 skill sets including one assessment for pre-testing and
one for evaluating student mastery of a given skill, answer keys, re-teaching tips, a bibliography
of additional resources, and more. Enthusiastically recommended for writing instructors,
especially given how literacy and composition skills have become more important than ever in
today's world.
Ready for Preschool
Nancy B. Hertzog
Prufrock Press Inc.
5926 Balcones Drive, Suite 220, Austin, TX 78731
9781593633110, $16.95, www.prufrock.com
The first five years of human life are by far the most important for development. "Ready for
Preschool: Prepare Your Child for Happiness and Success at School" is a guide for parents who
want to equip their children for the future using a preschool. With advice on finding the right
educator and preparing one's child mentally for the new and somewhat strenuous academic
experiences likely to be laid ahead of them, it's a complete and comprehensive guide to
preschool. "Ready for Preschool" is a must for any parent considering preschool for their
child.
Speech & Language Development & Intervention In Down Syndrome & Fragile X
Syndrome
Joanne E. Roberts, Robin S. Chapman, Steven F. Warren
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
9781557668745, $39.95, www.brookespublishing.com
Every child, regardless of the degree of their developmental disabilities, is entitled by federal law
to the best education they can benefit from. This holds especially true with respect to their ability
to communicate with others. The impressively collaborative work of Joanne E. Roberts, Robin S.
Chapman, and Steven F. Warren in compiling contributions from twenty leading experts and
specialists in this field, "Speech & Language Development & Intervention In Down Syndrome &
Fragile X Syndrome" is the newest addition to the 'Communication and Language Intervention'
series from the Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. Presenting an advanced body of work for
aspiring and practicing professionals, "Speech & Language Development & Intervention In
Down Syndrome & Fragile X Syndrome" presents cutting edge research and clinical insights into
the behaviors, characteristics and genetics associated with these two genetically-based
conditions; explains how speech and language develop across the life span of human beings;
identifies for application the principles of effective assessment with members of every age group;
demonstrate specific interventions that support speech and language development; show how to
tailor assessment and intervention to individual needs and abilities; illustrate the application of
assessment and intervention techniques that can be utilized with other disabilities such as autism;
and underscores the necessity and value of family involvement in education and treatment
approaches. "Speech & Language Development & Intervention In Down Syndrome & Fragile X
Syndrome" is an essential and invaluable contribution to professional and academic library
Speech-Language Pathology and Developmental Disabilities reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
The International Studies Shelf
My Kashmir
Wajahat Habibullah
United States Institute of Peace Press
1200 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
1601270313, $14.95, www.usip.org
Two nuclear powers and an ancient hatreds seem like a surefire recipe for an international
disaster. "My Kashmir: Conflict and the Prospects of Enduring Peace" is an educated look at the
growing Pakistan and Indian conflict. With a focus on Kashmir, the land that the two nations
have disputed over the past decades, being the breaking point that could potentially spiral the
world into nuclear war, it discusses all sides of the debate and offers advice and options for
peace. "My Kashmir" is a must for anyone who wants a more thorough understanding of the
India/Pakistan conflict.
The Social Issues Shelf
New Rights Advocacy
Paul J. Nelson & Ellen Dorsey
Georgetown University Press
3240 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
1589012046, $26.95, www.press.georgetown.edu
Human rights around the world have been a major goal of many companies doing business
around the world in the past few years. "New Rights Advocacy: Changing Strategies of
Development and Human Rights NGOs" is a scholarly and well-researched treatise on these
human rights movements, and how they work to improve universal human rights. Covering the
many non-governmental organizations around the world, "New Rights Advocacy" looks at each
in turn, analyzing what they're doing right or wrong in pursuit of their goals. "New Rights
Advocacy" is a must for any discussion on human rights groups around the world.
Sustainable Automobile Transport
Lisa Ryan & Hal Turton
Edward Elgar Publishing
William Pratt House, 9 Dewey Court, Northampton, MA 01060
9781847204516, $125.00, www.e-elgar.com
World oil supplies are dwindling by the day, making the American automobile dependence
tougher to maintain by the day. "Sustainable Automobile Transport: Shaping Climate Change
Policy" is a scholarly written look at the other problems outside oil consumption being a problem
for America's automobile based future. Offering suggestions for a better future alongside a
thorough examination of the problems, "Sustainable Automobile Transport: Shaping Climate
Change Policy" is a top pick for college social issues collections as a informed and informative
text on the subject.
Dying to Live
Joseph Nevins
City Lights Books
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
9780872864863, $16.95, www.citylights.com
Illegal immigration has become one of the intensely controversial social issues of our day. What
are the side effects of the United States' stern position on Mexican immigration? "Dying to Live:
A Story of U.S. Immigration In an Age of Global Apartheid" is a definitive criticism by author
Joseph Nevins of the U.S.'s practices on immigration today. Following the story of Julio Cesar
Gallegos, a man who died crossing the border to try to reach his wife and son, it's an eye opening
account of immigration that is judicially defined as illegal -- and the cruelty that sometimes lies
within. Discussing human rights and homeland security as well, "Dying to Live" is a deftly
written treatise on immigration, a must to those who want to further understand the subject.
The Music Shelf
Beatles for Sale
John Blaney
Jawbone
1400 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
9781906002091, $19.95, www.jawbonepress.com
In the twentieth century, few groups had the impact of the Beatles. "Beatles for Sale: How
Everything They Touched Turned to Gold" is a look back on the fab four and their phenomenal
success. The stories how they sometimes winged it and came up with hit songs, the stories of
how their life resembled that of the archetypal rock group, they are never dull and boring. With
focuses on their influence outside music as well, "Beatles for Sale" is highly recommended
reading for Beatles fans everywhere.
The Parenting Shelf
Overcoming Your Parents' Divorce
Elisabeth Joy LaMotte
New Horizon Press
PO Box 669, Far Hills, NJ 07931
9780882823294, $14.95
Just because your parents divorce does not mean that in your own marital relationship that you
are destined to as well. "Overcoming Your Parents' Divorce: 5 Steps To a Happy Relationship" is
a divorce coping book aimed at an audience so often forgotten in this area adults. With
practical 'real-world' advice on dealing with the shadow of one's parents failure and how to
overcome it within our own lives for a healthier future, the advice offered by Elisabeth Joy
LaMotte is specifically designed to put relationship worries behind us. "Overcoming Your
Parents Divorce" is recommended to the non-specialist general reader with the comforting
message that marital success is not circumscribed by genetics or parental example.
Too Safe for Their Own Good
Michael Ungar
McClelland & Stewart
75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5A 2P9 Canada
9780771087080, $18.95, www.mcclelland.com
Is there such a thing as too safe? "Too Safe for Their Own Good: How Risk and Responsibility
Help Teens Thrive" is written by Michael Ungar for Canadian students, but some of the concepts
set forth within clearly apply to America teens as well. With the increasing sheltering that comes
with their age, trying to shield teens from community ills and unwise behaviors becomes too
much and they aren't able to learn and internalize the limits and realities of life. Proposing a
method that is unique between giving teens a dose of real life while still keeping them in relative
safety, "Too Safe for Their Own Good" is a unique contribution to public discourse, as well as a
good and recommended read for parents and for educational professionals both in Canada and
the U.S.
The Literary Shelf
All Quiet on the Western Front
Bloom's Guides
Bloom's Literary Criticism
132 West 31st Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10001
9780791098301, $30.00, www.chelseahouse.com
"All Quiet on the Western Front" is a well-known work throughout the western world. "Bloom's
Guides: All Quiet on the Western Front" is a complete and comprehensive book on the book.
Exploring Remarque's work, looking at the roots and meanings scattered throughout that may not
be obvious to a simple reader, it is also enhanced with a collection of critical essays discussing
the work's impact on the world of literature and the world in general. This Bloom's Guide to a
literary classic is a must for any student or non-specialist general reader wanting better
understand the nuances, historical references, character insights, and writing style that created
"All Quiet on the Western Front."
Maxwell: Later Novels and Stories
William Maxwell, author
Christopher Carduff, editor
The Library of America
14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
9781598530261, $35.00 www.loa.org
Maxwell: Later Novels and Stories is the second volume of The Library of America's quality
presentation of author William Maxwell's classic stories and novels. The writings presented were
selected by editor Christopher Carduff, who also wrote the extensive notes on text, which are
eminently useful for placing references to historical figures or events in context. The stories and
improvisations largely come from Maxwell's writing career later in his life, dating from 1957 to
1999; selections include the novels "The Chateau" and "So Long, See You Tomorrow" and
stories "The Value of Money", "Billie Dyer", "The Room Outside", and many more. A
thoroughly accessible and beautifully bound edition of tales by an author exquisitely skilled at
rendering tragedy with a distinctively American cultural style. Also highly recommended for
public library and private literature collections is the companion volume, "William Maxwell:
Early Novels and Stories" (9781598530162, $35.00).
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Baker Pocket Guide to World Religions
Gerald R. McDermott
Baker Books
6030 E. Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
9780801071607, $9.99, www.bakerbooks.com
In dealing with other cultures, Christians sometimes forget that their religion isn't the only one.
"The Baker Pocket Guide to World Religions: What Every Christian Needs to Know" is a crash
course in the faiths of the world so that Christians may better understand the world around them.
With an essay from a speaker from each of the many faiths of the world, today's spiritual leaders,
customs and traditions of each, and more, it's highly educational in its content. "The Baker
Pocket Guide to World Religions" is a must for anyone who wants to avoid a faux pas when
traveling abroad.
The World History Shelf
Masculinity in the Reformation Era
Scott H. Hendrix & Susan C. Karant-Nunn
Truman State University Press
100 E. Normal St., Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
9781931112765, $48.00, www.tsup.truman.edu
What is seen as manly by a culture is a good window of that culture in general. "Masculinity in
the Reformation Era" is a look back at the era as Western Christianity was split in two between
the Protestants and Catholics. This split's impact on the family and gender roles at the time is
explained through some well written and intriguing essays that dissect the mind set of the male at
that time, the status of chivalry, among other topics. "Masculinity in the Reformation Era" is
highly recommended to any library focusing on gender issues or history in general.
The Summer the Archduke Died
Louis D. Rubin, Jr.
University of Missouri Press
2910 LeMone Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
9780826218100, $24.95 www.umsystem.edu/upress 1-800-828-1894
In 1914, European social order and society was a house of cards needing only the slightest
pressure to collapse into chaos. Literary scholar Louis D. Rubin, Jr. (University Distinguished
Professor of English, Emeritus, at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) presents The
Summer the Archduke Died: On Wars and Warriors, an anthology of essays discussing the
outbreak of World War I in Europe in 1914 and the events of subsequent years. Topics covered
include German militarism, America's role in the war, British-American politics, the decline of
the British caste system, and an intriguing comparison between the political impact of the
Mitford sisters and Violet Bonham Carter, who used her social position to improve the status of
women. A thoughtful, erudite, and analytical collection, especially recommended for college
library shelves.
The Military Shelf
Battle Exhortation
Keith Yellin
The University of South Carolina Press
1600 Hampton Street, 5th Floor, Columbia, SC 29208
9781570037351, $39.95, www.sc.edu/scpress
Morale plays a huge roll in how well a soldier fights. "Battle Exhortation: The Rhetoric of
Combat Leadership" is a look at the encouragement battle leaders so often offer to their men.
With a glance at its long history of orators rallying their troops, it also looks forward about how
today's leaders are honoring tradition while giving their men the inspiration they need to be the
best fighters they can. "Battle Exhortation" is a scholarly look at how one's mind set and the mind
set of his allies can mean the difference between life and death in the field of battle.
Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Col. Joseph H. Alexander, USMC (Ret.)
Naval Institute Press
291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
9781591140030, $19.95 www.navalinstitute.org 1-800-233-8764
An award-winning historical account written by marine combat veteran and award-winning
military historian Joseph H. Alexander, Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa is a close
look at one of the deadliest battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. First published in
1995, and now available in a new paperback edition, Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of
Tarawa tells of America's struggling amphibious assault on a seemingly invulnerable Japanese
island fortress of scarcely three hundred acres. Six thousand men died, yet lessons were learned
from their sacrifice; Alexander puts forth a persuasive argument that without the hard-won
strategic wisdom garnered at Tarawa, the larger amphibious victories that followed at Saipan,
Iwo Jima, and Okinawa might never have happened. Utmost Savagery remains an indispensable
addition to World War II military history shelves.
World War I The African Front
Edward Paice
Pegasus Books
45 Wall Street, Suite 1021, New York, NY 10005
9781933648903, $35.00 www.pegasusbooks.com 1-800-272-0945
It was called a 'World War' because it seemed that for the first time in recorded human history,
the battlefield extended to every corner of the globe. Written by former Cambridge history
scholar Edward Paice, World War I The African Front: An Imperial War on the African
Continent is an in-depth historical chronicle of the East African front of World War I. Though
British troops quickly overwhelmed the threat of German naval bases in Africa, the land war
would prove to be much more deadly to troops and civilians alike. The in-depth discussion of the
horrors of war provides not only an meticulously objective description of the battlefront, but also
a visceral understanding of why veterans of the war in France claimed to prefer life in the
trenches to serving in East Africa. A handful of black-and-white photographs enhance this
worthy addition to World War I history shelves. Especially recommended for public and college
library collections.
The Psychology Shelf
Introduction to Neuropsychology
J. Graham Beaumont
The Guilford Press
72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
9781593850685, $45.00, guilford.com
The only thing harder than brain surgery is mastering it without cutting the head open.
"Introduction to Neurospsychology" is what it says it is a scholarly introduction to science of
neuropsychology. With a scientific dissection of the human brain and why it affects humanity the
way it does, it's an explanation that will move those learning about the field far in their
knowledge. Now in a newly expanded and updated second edition covering well more than two
decades of brain science, "Introduction to Neuropsychology" is a must for any college library
reference or psychology collection.
Psychotherapy and the Everyday Life
Emily Budick & Rami Aronzon
Karnac Books
118 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5HT, United Kingdom
Stylus Publishing
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
9781855754294, $43.95, www.karnacbooks.com
There is still a small stigma remaining about seeing a psychologist in the modern day, but
"Psychotherapy and The Everyday Life: A Guide for the Puzzled Consumer" is here to comfort
them and encourage them to seek the help they need, and how to make sure the help they are
seeking is the right one cautious of those psychologists who care for little more than their
patients' money, and cautious of programs that just aren't right for some people. A deftly
compiled and highly recommended guide, "Psychotherapy and the Everyday Life: A Guide for
the Puzzled Consumer" is a must for community library collections catering to psychology and
for anyone who is thinking of or has just started a psychiatry program.
Your Brain
Matthew MacDonald
Pogue Press
c/o O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastol, CA 95472
9780596517786, $24.99, www.missingmanuals.com
It's what enables you to read this review. It's what enables mankind to do anything. It's what
makes human beings -- human. "Your Brain: The Missing Manual: How to get the Most From
Your Mind" is a blend of health and psychology in how to make use of the one computer that we
all use every day. With an analysis simple enough to let non-specialized general readers
understand how the brain works, the informed and informative text focuses on many subjects,
each of which is a part of understanding how the mind works and how we can get our minds to
work even better. With care instructions on how much one sleeps and what you feed it, how to
maximize one's mental power, the effects of aging and the bombardment of daily emotions,
"Your Brain" is a unique guide that should be sought after by any who want to maximize what
they can accomplish with their mental abilities and resources.
The Travel Shelf
Belly Up to the Bar
J.S. Mitchell
Cumberland House
431 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
9781581826364, $14.95, www.cumberlandhouse.com
Usually to dine in one of New York's finest restaurants, one must send in a reservation months in
advance. "Belly Up to the Bar: Dining with New York City's Celebrity Chefs Without
Reservation(s)" is what it says it is a guide to fine dining in the Big Apple without needing
months of preparation time. Stating that the experiences in these excellent bars and restaurants
are more to it than just the food, it is a complete and comprehensive guide to getting in the door.
"Belly Up to the Bar" is highly recommended to anyone visiting New York and sports refined
palate.
Sidewalks
Rick Kogan & Charles Osgood
Northwestern University Press
629 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60208-4210
9780810151932, $21.95, http://nupress.northwestern.edu/
There are hundreds of books written about the people and places that comprise Chicago.
Fortunately, there's always room for one more -- if it's good enough! "Sidewalks: Portraits of
Chicago" combines the narrative text of Chicago native son Rick Kogan with the color
photography of Charles Osgood. The result is a fascinating, informative, unique introduction to
memorable characters, fascinating histories, and cultural diversities that are what make Chicago a
true urban gem of the American Midwest. Readers will be engagingly introduced to Chicago's
many and diverse neighborhoods illuminated and illustrated with evocative images of the people
encountered and places traversed along the sidewalks and walkways of the Windy City.
"Sidewalks: Portraits Of Chicago" is an engaging read and highly recommended for Chicago
libraries, Chicago citizenry, and anyone planning a visit to Chicago for either business or
pleasure.
Colorado Lake Hikes
Dave Muller
The Mountaineers Books
1001 SW Klickitat Way, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98134-1161
9780979966316, $24.95, www.mountaineersbooks.org, 1-800-553-4453
The high country of Colorado offers a wealth of outdoor recreational experiences for hikers. Part
of 'The Colorado Mountain Club Guidebook' series, and now in an newly updated and expanded
second edition, "Colorado Lake Hikes" by hiking and cross-country skiing enthusiast and 'The
Denver Post' columnist Dave Muller offers a fully illustrated collection of one hundred hikes to
145 different high-country Colorado lakes. Aspiring hikers and outdoors enthusiasts are provided
with four levels of hikes ranging from easy to difficult. Each particular hike is accurately
described in practical detail including round-trip distances, estimated hiking times, starting
elevation, highest elevation, elevation gain, difficulty rating, and a list of relevant maps. Of
special note is the 'user friendly' locator map in the front of "Colorado Lake Hikes". Enhanced
with color photographs and maps throughout, "Colorado Lake Hikes" is a superb on-site guide
and highly recommended for anyone planning a walking trip through Colorado's beautiful lake
country. Also very highly recommended and a part of 'The Colorado Mountain Club Guidebook'
series is "The Colorado Trail: 7th Edition" (9780976052524, $24.95) which is the official
guidebook of The Colorado Trail Foundation and includes integrated GPS waypoints, expert
planning advice, full color maps for each of the 28 trail segments, elevation profiles, descriptions
of the trail segments, and even information for resupply at nearby towns.
The Sports Shelf
En Garde!
Carlos Velez III
Wish Publishing
PO Box 10337, Terre Haute, IN 47801, USA
Cardinal Publishers Group (distribution)
2222 Hillside Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46218
9781930546899, $16.95, www.wishpublishing.com
Fencing is very different than other sports, and that may be its appeal. "En Garde! A Girl's
Introduction to the World of Fencing" is a guide for young girls that wish to get involved in this
unique sport. Explaining the sport well from its rules, regulations, to its history and how it came
about in a world where the sword has long since been retired as a weapon of protection. "En
Garde!" is a great gift to any girl who shows interest in the sport of fencing.
Blacks at the Net: Volume Two
Sundiata Djata
Syracuse University Press
1600 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
9780815608981, $29.95 www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu 1-800-365-8929
The final volume of the series, Blacks at the Net: Black Achievement in the History of Tennis,
volume two complements and completes the work begun by volume one. Author and Northern
Illinois University history teacher Sundiata Djata gives black achievement in the sport of tennis
extensive scrutiny on par with previous studies of black achievement in the other sports.
Chapters examine both the contributions of individual athletes such as Evonne Goolagong and
Ronald Agenor, and aspects of black involvement the sport as a whole, from "Image and Style"
to "Advertising and the Black Tennis Professional." "Despite Black Professional players'
successes, the issues of race and gender have remained constant. Even with the Williams sisters
and James Blake serving as role models, there are fewer black professionals on the tour at the
start of the new millennium than in the 1970s." A welcome contribution to sports history
shelves.
The Philosophy Shelf
Sartre Explained
David Detmer
Open Court Publishing Company
70 East Lake Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601
9780812696318, $19.95 www.opencourtbooks.com 1-800-815-2280
Philosophy is a foundational key to establishing our understanding of the world and man's place
in it. David Detmer (Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University Calumet, and Executive Editor
of "Sartre Studies International") presents Sartre Explained: From Bad Faith to Authenticity, a
solid introduction to the ideas of twentieth-century French philosopher and author Jean-Paul
Sartre. Written in terms readily accessible to novice philosophy students or even lay readers,
Sartre Explained covers the philosophical movement called phenomenology, and the key ideas
portrayed in Sartre's writings, including not only his philosophical works such as "Being and
Nothingness" and "Critique of Dialectical Reason", but also his plays "No Exit" and "The Devil
and the Good Lord", the novel "Nausea", and biography "Saint Genet". A superb primer,
especially recommended for college libraries and as a textbook for introductory philosophy
courses.
Seeds
Georges Kassabgi
Llumina Press
PO Box 772246, Coral Springs, FL 33077-2246
9781595268433, $15.00, www.llumina.com
Georges Kassabgi was an engineer engulfed in the complex and materialistic culture of our time.
"Seeds: For a Conversation on the Reality of Human Nature and Behaviors" is an impressively
diverse compilation of Kassabgi's creative work when he stepped away from the narrowed
confines of science and embraced the histories of all of the world's religions -- including Atheism
and the world's various philosophies. His productions are unique, making "Seeds" an unusual,
distinctive, and recommended body of work that will prove to be both thoughtful and
thought-provoking for those seeking to establish philosophically consistent values throughout
their own lives.
The Mythology/Folklore Shelf
The Dragon Prince
Thich Nhat Hanh
Parallax Press
PO Box 7355, Berkeley, CA 94707
9781888375749, $16.95 www.parallaxpress.com 1-800-863-5290
Buddhist monk, Zen master, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat
Hanh takes the reader to Vietnam's age of myths and folklore in The Dragon Prince: Stories and
Legends from Vietnam. The fifteen stories within include traditional and historical legends as
well as brand new folktales inspires by Vietnam's recent past. Key themes within the tales extol
the virtues of cooperation, reconciliation, mindfulness, and the importance of understanding that
all beings are truly interconnected. A handful of simple, stylized black-and-white illustrations
enhance this wonderful collection, highly recommended especially for community library
collections and non-specialist general readers with an interest in mythology and folklore from
around the world.
The Native American Shelf
Canyon Records Productions
3131 West Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017
www.canyonrecords.com 1-800-268-1141
Canyon Records is the premiere producer of authentic Native American music, both traditional
and contemporary. Four of their latest titles include two albums of northern style Pow-Wow
performances and two Native American Church (Peyote) albums. "Spo'Mo'Kin'Nan" (CR-6435,
$15.98) by the renowned group Black Lodge showcases Pow-Wow songs recorded live at their
White Swan performance. Marked by precision drumming and harmonic singing, the fifteen
pieces comprising this outstanding album have a combined total running time of 72 minutes, 33
seconds. "Red Rock" (CR-6434, $15.98) by the legendary drum group Northern Cree is a series
of 14 songs performed live in Muckleshoot and demonstrates the energy of the Pow-Wow circle.
With a total running time of 62 minutes, 14 seconds, the pieces comprising this outstanding
recording range from Roads of Red, to Sky High, to Me-Kwan. "Into The Future" (CR-6441,
$15.98), performed by Gerald Primeaux, Sr. features nine harmonized peyote songs of the Native
American Church and showcasing a singing legacy of Native American sacred music with gourd,
water drum, and gently layered harmonies. Total running time: 59 minutes, 6 seconds.
"Blessings: Peyote Songs" (CR-6399, $15.98) by Jeff McClellen, Kyle Robedeaux and Brian
Stoner features ten deftly performed pieces from the Southern Plains of Oklahoma and are firmly
rooted in the spiritual traditions and rhythmic prayer guides of the Native American Church. No
personal, academic, or community library Native American collection can be considered either
comprehensive or complete without the inclusion of this flawlessly recorded albums from
Canyon Records, the oldest and largest recording company specializing in Native American
music. Enthusiasts and librarians are encouraged to visit their website at
www.canyonrecords.com for a complete listing of their titles.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
No Free Lunch
Simon Haynes
Fremantle Press
c/o International Specialized Book Services
920 Northeast 58th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213
9781921361081, $19.95, www.isbs.com, 1-800-944-6190
With his gift for satire, science fiction author Simon Haynes is the Australian Terry Pratchett. In
evidence I submit "No Free Lunch", a rollicking SciFi showcasing the adventures of that
square-jawed, square-shooter spaceman Hal Spacejock. A cunning rival is determined to ruin
Hal's space freighter business. A trainee peace officer facing a dangerous investigation and a
planet with more bugs than a new computer system are all elements of a riotously funny tale that
finds Hall trying to decide whether to take on a rival in order to save his own business, help the
attractive trainee with her hazardous first mission. Hal Spacejock, cargo pilot for hire whose
moto is 'At Spacejack Frieghtlines, the customer comes first!', must deal with the Peace Force,
the Forzen Council, and a host of unexpected plot twists. Of special note for his growing legions
of fans is the Hal Spacejock website at www.spacejock.com.au "No Free Lunch" will leave
science fiction enthusiasts eagerly looking forward to the next thrilling, quirky, and humorous
adventure of Hal Spacejock, interplanetary entrepreneur!
The Art Shelf
In Contemporary Rhythm
Peter H. Hassrick and Elizabeth J. Cunningham
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806139487, $34.95 www.oupress.com 1-800-627-7377
Illustrated with vintage black-and-white photographs as well as copious full-color artwork, In
Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein collects the work of one of the
founders of the Taos Society of Artists, Ernest L. Blumenschein (1874-1960). In Contemporary
Rhythm not only showcases Blumenschein's critically acclaimed work, but also contemplates the
history and inspiration behind his creations in the exhaustively in-depth text. A welcome addition
to public library as well as private artbook collections.
The Cookbook Shelf
French Toast
Donna Kelly
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
9781423602484, $16.95 www.gibbs-smith.com 1-800-748-5439
Illustrated with sumptuous color photography sure to make the reader's mouth water, French
Toast: Sweet & Savory Dishes for Every Meal is a cookbook filled cover to cover with unique
variations on the widely beloved delicacy of french toast. From "Surprise Inside" breakfast
sandwiches filled with sweetened cream cheese to "Tropical Paradise" french toast flavored with
coconut, pineapple and rum to "Tomato Basil Monte Cristos", French Toast: Sweet & Savory
Dishes for Every Meal lives up to its title. An index for quick reference rounds out this
"must-have" recipe book for gourmets who love french toast!
Recipe Of The Week: Ice Cream
Sally Sampson
Wiley
c/o John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5773
9780470169452, $16.95, www.wiley.com, 1-800-225-5945
Ice cream is the all-American treat -- and not just to be enjoyed in the summer time! Cookbook
author and ice cream afficionado Sally Sampson has compiled a year-long compendium of
delicious ice cream dishes in "Recipe Of The Week: Ice Cream - 52 Easy Recipes For
Year-Round Frozen Treats". Here are thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' instructions for
wonderful dishes showcasing recipes for ice cream, sorbets, and gelatos. The beautifully
illustrated recipes range from Cocoa Sorbet; French Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce; and
Coffee Granita; to Dark Chocolate Gelato with Cranberries and Nuts; Nutmeg Ice Cream; and
Orange Pineapple Coconut Sorbet. A 'must' for all ice cream devotees, "Recipe of The Week: Ice
Cream" will make an enduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community library
kitchen cookbook collections!
Savor Wild Game Cookbook
Chuck Johnson & Blanche Johnson
Wilderness Adventures Press, Inc.
45 Buckskin Road, Belgrade, MT 59714
1932098178, $24.95, www.wildadvpress.com, 1-800-925-3339
The truly successful and ethical hunting expedition will result in a harvest of game for the family
dining table. Now kitchen cooks everywhere can have access to a compendium of 'user friendly'
recipes for the preparation of all manner of game animals that would satisfy any appetite and
please any palate in Chuck and Blanche Johnson's "Savor Wild Game Cookbook". There are easy
to follow recipes that will satisfy any appetite and please any palate based on duck, pheasant,
goose, dove, quail, prairie and forest grouse, woodcock, turkey, deer, elk, buffalo, squirrel,
rabbit, and more. Of special note is are the listed recommendations of wines for wild game, a
variety of sauce, stocks, and marinade recipes. The "Savor Wild Game Cookbook" is a welcome
and enthusiastically recommended addition to personal and community library specialty
cookbook collections.
Galley Guru
Lisa Hayden-Miller
Paradise Cay Publications
PO Box 29, Arcata, CA 95518-0029
9780939837793, $19.95 www.paracay.com 1-800736-4509
Galley Guru: Effortless Gourmet Cooking Afloat is a gourmet cookbook especially for anyone
faced with the challenging task of cooking on the seas - with strictly limited space that won't
necessarily stay stable! Yet gourmet cooking (rather than just subsisting on canned stews) is
entirely possible with proper preparation and organization. Recipes ranging from "Jiffy Hot and
Sour Soup" to "Pouch Potatoes", "Tequilla Shrimp", "Chocolate Ginger Pie" and much more
feature not only step-by-step instructions, but also symbols denoting whether a given dish can
easily be prepared at a remote anchorage, while the boat is moving, at heavy seas, etc. "The
secret to cooking in a small space, especially one that won't stay still, is to be very organized. Use
a plastic shoebox for the spices you need for the meal. You can put spice bottles in it and put it in
the sink so it doesn't slide around as you are cooking." An absolute "must-have" for anyone who
lives or works aboard boats for an extended period of time, yet is determined to prepare the best
possible meals for themselves and others. Galley Guru is also highly recommended for anyone
who has to cook in other tight and possibly moving spaces, such as on an RV or a train, or even a
cramped college dorm.
The Happy Camper's Cookbook
Marilyn Abraham & Sandy MacGregor
Clear Light Publishing
823 Don Diego, Santa Fe, NM 87505
1574160249, $14.95 www.clearlightbooks.com 1-800-253-2747
Spiral-bound to wrap its front cover around and lay flat for easy reference, The Happy Camper's
Cookbook: Eating Well Is Portable is a collection of recipes and cooking tips ideal for anyone on
the go, whether camping, living in an RV, or just trying to scrounge up dinner when there's
"nothing" in the house. Recipes range from a versatile "Country Pork Rub" ideal for use on meat
to be cooked in the smoker, to "Cajun Stir Fried Rice Dinner", side dishes like "Maggie's Green
Beans", "Chili Torta" (the perfect way to use up leftover chili), "Pink Salad", and much more.
The tips and tricks range from how to effectively reheat food to how to turn cabbage soup into a
hearty supper. An easy-to-use recipe guide especially recommended for anyone short on kitchen
or refrigerator space who tends to run aground of too many leftovers!
The Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook
John Schlimm
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
9781581826517, $24.95, www.cumberlandhouse.com, 1-888-439-2665
Beer is more than just America's favorite alcoholic beverage, it is also a key ingredient in a wide
variety of culinary delights and great meal time dishes. Now beer beverage expert and
knowledgeable gourmet John Schlimm has compiled more than 400 beer-based recipes in "The
Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook". Included are beer-based recipes for appetizers, breads, soups
and chilis, salads, fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, sauces, marinades, as well as beef, pork,
poultry, wild game, fish, and more. Of special note are the beer-based recipes for desserts! There
are even 150 beer-based recipes for mixed drinks, chuggers, shots, chasers, party punches,
milkshakes, and flaming drinks. Sprinkled liberally through out the collection are little quotes
and maxims in tribute to beer and beer drinking. A comprehensive Index makes this massive
recipe collection quite easy to use when planning menus. "The Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook"
truly lives up to its title and is an enthusiastically recommended addition to personal,
professional, and community library specialty cookbook collections.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Financial Intelligence
Karen Berman & Joe Knight
Harvard Business Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
9781422119143, $24.95, www.financialintellegencebook.com
You get what you pay for is a commonly repeated proverb because it is so commonly true.
Co-authored by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, "Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals: What
You Really Need to Mow About the Numbers" is an informed and informative guide to
understanding that Information Technology (IT) requires an infusion of capital to get the best use
out of it. With basic information on understanding IT-related statements and balances, estimates
and their effects, challenging data, investments, and so much more. Highly recommended reading
and a welcome addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Business
reference collections, "Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals" is essential reading for anyone
wanting to get the most out of their IT dollar investment.
How You Can Profit From Credit Cards
Curtis E. Arnold
FT Press
1 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
9780132353779, $19.99, www.ftpress.com
Credit card debt is something many Americans fear -- and justifiably so. "How You Can Profit
From Credit Cards: Using Credit to Improve Your Financial Life and Bottom Line" is a practical,
effective, informative, and 'user friendly' guide to using the creator of debt to become the
obliteration of debt and a boon for personal and professional financial success. A guide to credit
management and the responsible use of credit cards to increase credit rating and even to make
money, "How You Can Profit From Credit Cards" should be considered essential reading for
anyone first starting with one or more credit cards and wanting to avoid the pitfalls of excessive
and unnecessary debt.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
Revolution on the Range
Courtney White
Island Press
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009
9781597261746, $25.95, www.islandpress.org
The cattle ranch has always been a staple of the Texan stereotype. "Revolution on the Range: The
Rise of a New Ranch in the American West" is telling of how that stereotype is being challenged
by these ranchers working with environmentalists. Originally a source of conflict and friction
between ranchers and environmentalists, but groups now work together to bring a common
alliance to make the most of the land without destroying it. An inspiring portrait of how a
conflict went from death threats to compromise, "Revolution on the Range" is an upbeat look at
politics for a change, as well as a highly recommended addition to personal, community,
academic library Environmental Studies and Environmental Activist reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.
Born Under a Bad Sky
Jeffrey St. Clair
AK Press
674-A 23rd Street, Oakland, CA 94612-1163
CounterPunch
PO Box 228, Petrolia, CA 95558
9781904859703, $19.95, www.akpress.org
Nature is all around us, and depending on where you are, its ecological health can vary greatly.
"Born Under a Bad Sky" is an anthology of essays looking at the ailing side of nature, where it
has been neglected and exploited. From the White Death of Iraq, to the creatures of Arkansas,
"Born under a Bad Sky" offers the reader a compelling portrait of the world as a whole. It also
touches on the role of politicians, and optimistically, those who are turning governmental
environmental policies around. A very strongly recommended addition to personal, professional,
academic, and community library Environmental Studies reference collections, "Born Under a
Bad Sky" is a must for non-specialist general readers wanting to know the environmental state of
the world today.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
The History Of Watches
David Thompson
Abbeville Press
137 Varick Street, Suite 504, New York, NY 10019-1105
9780789209184, $45.00, www.abbeville.com, 1-800-343-4499
In "The History Of Watches", author David Thompson (Curator of the Horological collections in
the Department of Prehistory & Europe at the British Museum) collaborates with Saul Peckham
(a photographer for the British Museum for twenty years) to produce a visually stunning, highly
informative, authoritative overview of timepieces ranging over the past five hundred years. Every
variety of watch is represented from 16th century early stackfeed watchers, to the precision
chronometers of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the mass-produced watchers of the 20th century.
More than 80 watches are discussed in detail with a text that is wonderfully enhanced with more
than 250 finely detailed photographs featuring all aspects of watches from their outer casings to
their inner workings. "The History Of Watches" is a welcome addition to any personal, academic,
or community library reference collection. Also highly recommended from Abbeville Press for
watch collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts are to previously published works: Stefan Muser and
Michael Horlbeck's "Classic Wristwatches 2008-2009: The Price Guide for Vintage Watch
Collectors" (9780789209351, $35.00), and Peter Braun's "Wristwatch Annual 2008: The Catalog
of Producers, Prices, Models and Specifications" (9780789209313, $35.00).
The Photography Shelf
Central Oregon Impressions
David M. Morris, Fred Pflughoft, Bob Woodward
Farcountry Press
PO Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604
1560374365, $9.95, www.farcountrypress.com, 1-800-821-3874
The American landscape, both natural and human, offers a wealth of beautiful imagery that
expert photographers with an artist's eye have captured in full color within the pages of "Central
Oregon Impressions". Part of the visually outstanding 'Impressions' series published by
Farcountry Press, "Central Oregon Impressions" is a compilation of captioned photographs that
evoke the emotions and conceptual inspirations that the region offers its local residents and
vacationing visitors alike. Also very highly recommended are other visually celebratory
photographic compendiums from Farcountry Press including "Boston Impressions"
(1560374373, $9.95); "Missoula Impressions" (156037442X, $9.95); and "Omaha Impressions"
(1560374330, $9.95). Students of photography and armchair travelers are encouraged to visit the
Farcountry Press website at www.farcountrypress.com for a complete listing of their invaluable
locally-oriented photographic tributes to American cities and landscapes.
Road to Freedom
Julian Cox
University of Washington Press
PO Box 50096, Seattle, WA 98145-5096
9781932543230, $40.00, www.washington.edu/uwpress
One of the most tumultuous and chaotic times in American history was the era of the Civil
Rights Movement. "Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement 1956-1968" is
a photographic history of this time when people were willing to go into the streets to protest a
then racist government and society. The story of the movement is told through poignant black
and white photographs, making "Road to Freedom" a good coffee table book for those who feel
strongly about the movement, and for community library collections focusing on books of
photography.
The Martial Arts Shelf
Combat Knife Throwing
Ralph Thorn
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301
#CKT2, $20.00, www.paladin-press.com, 1-800-392-2400
The use of the knife as a weapon of both defense and offense in military and martial arts personal
combat is an essential survival skill. Now in a fully updated and expanded edition, knife fighting
expert Ralph Thorn draws upon his many years of experience and expertise in "Combat Knife
Throwing" from Paladin Press to provide the reader with a comprehensive and illustrated
instruction manual for using the knife as a throwing weapon with an emphasis on safety as well
as accuracy. All aspects of knife throwing training are covered including making a throwing
knife, building targets, practicing a variety of knife throwing techniques that include both
underhand, overhand, and sidearm throws. Of special note are the chapters on psychological and
physical condition, hunting and recreational skills, and the newest 'cutting edge' developments in
the art and science of weapons throwing. "Combat Knife Throwing" is an invaluable and core
addition to any personal or professional Martial Arts and Military Combat reference
collection.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Diane C. Donovan, Editor
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