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Reviewer's Choice
The House of Wisdom
Jim Al-Khalili
Penguin Press
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
9781594202797, $29.95, www.penguin.com
The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the
Renaissance offers a fine survey of the Islamic world's scientific innovations which enabled the
European Renaissance, following the history of innovations in science and culture that were the
result of medieval scholars of the East. The path and lasting legacy of Arabic science is revealed in
a fine survey of how these Arab discoveries influenced European minds in a fine history
recommended for any college-level collection strong in either science history or Middle Eastern
studies.
Turn & Jump
Howard Mansfield
Down East Books
PO Box 679, Camden, ME 04843
9780892728169, $24.95, www.downeast.com
TURN & JUMP: HOW TIME AND PLACE FELL APART considers the disconnection of time
and how it's become divorced from place, and uses small town experiences and American history
to chart how time and place were once inseparable, but now experience rifts. Small towns used to
set pace according to the sun and time keeping was a local affair: historic preservationist Howard
Mansfield considers clocks, time, and vanished habits alike in a powerful assessment of the
changing nature of both time and community. Any general lending library will find this a lively
discussion.
The Wichita Divide
Stephen Singular
St. Martin's Press
175 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10010
9780312625054, $26.99, www.stmartins.com
THE WICHITA DIVIDE: THE MURDER OF DR. GEORGE TILLER AND THE BATTLE
OVER ABORTION is more than just a true crime story: it chronicles the volatile history of the
abortion debate, and is a pick for any social issues history shelf; particularly at the college level.
This uses the life and death of a controversial abortion doctor to consider the point at which legal
and social boundaries collide. Chapters expose an underlying Civil War over the issue, chronicling
the debates over abortion rights and the location of Wichita in particular, a divided focal point of
contention. A 'must' for any collection strong in abortion surveys.
Atria Books
1230 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10020
www.beyondword.com
Howard H White's BELIEVE TO ACHIEVE: SEE THE INVISIBLE, DO THE IMPOSSIBLE
(9781582701721, $14.95) offers a fine self-help guide discussing how extraordinary people are
infused with desire to change and realize their innate abilities. The author interviews those who
have achieved such goals, covering favorite athletes and how they reached their dreams. Sports
and self-help collections alike will find these vignettes packed with power and insights! Elizabeth
Rusch's GENERATION FIX: YOUNG IDEAS FOR A BETTER WORLD (9781582700670,
$10.95) offers real-life stories of 'Generation Fixers' who invented programs and products to
better the lives of those around them. A series of vignettes shows how these 'fixers' developed
ideas that ultimately made life better for those around them, and makes for a solid pick for any
lending library.
The Business Shelf
The 10 Laws of Enduring Success
Maria Bartiromo
Crown Business
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
9780307452535, $15.00, www.crownbusiness.com
The 10 Laws of Enduring Success pairs insights from Maria Bartiromo's personal experience in
the business world with her keys to ultimate success, and comes from a successful journalist who
reveals pivotal moments in her professional life. Part memoir/autobiography and part business
reflection, this shows how she gained her business savvy, what she learned from interacting with
powerful world figures, and how to achieve success under any condition. An outstanding and
readable business book, this will reach into general lending collections as well as business
libraries.
Customer Service: New Rules for a Social Media World
Peter Shankman
QUE
c/o Pearson Technology Group
800 East 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240
078974709X, $19.99, www.quepublishing.com
Customer Service: New Rules for a Social Media World tells how to deliver amazing customer
service using social media as a vehicle. Author Peter Shankman draws on vast experience as a
founder of the online growth company HARO to provide solutions for building customer loyalty,
trust and credibility online. From organizing a social media team on a budget to earning customer
loyalty and rebuilding that loyalty after taking a public 'hit' online, this is a powerful pick for any
business collection and especially for smaller entrepreneurs seeking to promote their products
online.
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019-7420
www.amacombooks.org
Wayne Rogers with Josh Young's MAKE YOUR OWN RULES: A RENEGADE GUIDE TO
UNCONVENTIONAL SUCCESS (0814416578, $23.00) comes from the former star of the
MASH TV series who is also a successful entrepreneur who has applied his technique to a range
of business pursuits, from a vineyard and a chain of convenience stores to a restaurant, a film
distribution company and more. His formula for success shares four decades of experience and is
invaluable for any business entrepreneur's library! Jim Hasse compiles and edits PERFECTLY
ABLE: HOW TO ATTRACT AND HIRE TALENTED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
(0814415644, $27.95), a top pick for business collections appealing to human resources
professionals. It's packed with real-world examples of innovative HR practices at major
corporations, and offers insights gained from Lighthouse International's cross disability online
career network. Stories of how people with disabilities have handled real-life workplace
challenges pinpoint misconceptions and realities about hiring the disabled, making this a key text
for any HR manager.
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com
Jay Baer and Amber Naslund's THE NOW REVOLUTION: 7 SHIFTS TO MAKE YOUR
BUSINESS FASTER, SMARTER, AND MORE SOCIAL (9780470923276, $24.95) provides a
powerful analysis from media experts who present their seven-point plan for using the social web
for business promotion. It goes beyond web applications to cover all aspects of a changed job and
business world, from hiring and empowering a different type of employee to developing a
humanized workplace, responding more effectively to customer concerns, and communicating
better. Business collections will find it a more diverse approach than most. Carla O'Dell and Cindy
Hubert's THE NEW EDGE IN KNOWLEDGE (9780470917398, $45.00) explores how
knowledge management is changing the way business is conducted. Many leading businesses have
used KM to further their pursuits, applying its principles to get ahead. Decades of experience
from the authors' key center for KM analytics and training result in the best practices drawn from
their firm's unique research in a pick that shows how to implement an organization-wide KM
strategy that works. Ed Fuller's YOU CAN'T LEAD WITH YOUR FEET ON THE DESK
(9780470879610, $29.95) provides a powerful survey on building business relationships and
comes from the managing director and president of Marriott Lodging. It offers advice on and keys
to connecting with and doing business with people in any culture and comes from a leader who
grew Marriott's international business from sixteen hotels in six countries to 400 properties in
seventy countries. From cultural and social barriers to success to handling bureaucracy and
building shared values in a business partnership, this is a 'must' for any manager seeking to build
business connections. THE GOOGLE RESUME by Gayle Laakmann McDowell
(9780470927625, $22.95) tells how to land a job at a top tech company and how to prepare for a
career using important insights into the tech industry's needs. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell
worked with Apple and Microsoft and provides key advice on everything from choosing an
internship to support school study to selecting the part-time job that will help a student stand
apart from other applicants when it's time for full-time hire. Any collection strong in job searches
and tech industry insights will find this a winner.
Berrett-Koehler
235 Montgomery St. #650, San Francisco CA 94104-2916
www.bkconnection.com
Dave Basarah's PREDICTIVE EVALUATION: ENSURING TRAINING DELIVERS
BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS (9781605098241, $39.95) tells how to
assess and improve programs before, during and after delivery, showing trainers and business
owners alike how to forecast training's benefits to a company and measure against these
predictions of success. From identifying specific goals you want to instill in participants to
developing measures of how employees adopt the target beliefs and goals for positive business
results, this is a 'must' for any business owner. Also highly recommended is Vicki Halsey's
BRILLIANCE BY DESIGN: CREATING LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT,
INSPIRE AND ENGAGE (9781605094229, $18.95) provides a powerful tool for educators,
coaches and business leaders alike, offering keys to applying innovative design techniques to
training models. From expanding connections with case studies to templates for navigating
content and conducting a superior learning session, this is a pick for any business collection
appealing to coaches. Also recommended is Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff's FUTURE
SEARCH (9781605094281, $29.95), which appears in its third updated, expanded edition with
nine new chapters packed with new cases and examples. Keys to using FutureSearch to help
implement business plans show its many successes around the world, and apply it to formal
research studies and issues of diversity and change. Handouts, sample client workbooks, and more
are included among the tools to applying FutureSearch to business endeavors, making this an
excellent pick for any manager or libraries catering to them.
You Can't Fire Everyone
Hank Gilman
Penguin Portfolio
c/o The Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
9781591843788, $25.95, www.penguin.com
You Can't Fire Everyone and Other Lessons from an Accidental Manager tells how journalist
Hank Gilman aspired to be great, writing about important events - and found himself in the
position of an editor in charge of difficult reporters who presented him with many management
issues. YOU CAN'T FIRE EVERYONE tells how he turned these challenges into assets, and
discusses the difficult transition of going from friend or co-worker to boss. Business collections
will find this a winner!
The Evolution of Revolutions
Patrick H. Howe
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781616142353, $25.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
The Evolution of Revolutions: How We Create, Shape and React to Change blends historical
analysis with business savvy and case studies to examine how an innovation successfully translates
to a revolution. It comes from a researcher and economist who provides ideas on how to foster
such innovations and is based on his analysis of more than two-dozen revolutions in business,
sports, science and politics. Marketing strategies based on change and revolution are revealed in
the course of understanding the entire process, making this a recommendation for any
college-level collection strong in either business or social issues.
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW - 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471-0640
www.atlantic-pub.com
Larisa Lambert's THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GOOGLE ADWORDS (9781601383181,
$24.95) is written for business owners who want to market and promote their business through
content advertising on the Internet. Chapters apply different methods for direct marketing and
teach all the basics of Google AdWords, from researching keywords and choosing a niche to
singing up for AdWords and posting ads. Any small business entrepreneur looking at AdWords
for the first time needs this insider's guide! Office building designers and business owners
considering renovation options need Jackie Bondanza and Martha Maeda's HOW TO DESIGN
AND BUILD A GREEN OFFICE BUILDING (9781601382412, $24.95), which considers
building options that lend to health and resource conservation. Chapters packed with details on
energy efficiency, green building materials, indoor environmental quality, regulations, and
alternative energy will appeal to architects and planners as well, making for a versatile
presentation. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL EVENT PLANNING by Shannon
Kilkenny (9781601386991, $39.95) provides a fine revised, second edition including information
on timely practices and creative marketing techniques for events. A companion CD-ROM with the
book offers checklists of details and worksheets to help coordinate an organized event. Business
and general collections will find this packed with specifics!
The Health/Medicine Shelf
21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart
Neal D. Barnard, MD
Grand Central Publishing
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780446583817, $25.99, www.hachettebookgroup.com
21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol and Dramatically Improve
Your Health comes from a doctor who has long been on the front of cutting-edge research on
what it really takes to lose weight and promote optimal health. From eating the right foods to
encourage appetite reduction to burning calories faster and reducing cholesterol as much as drugs
can do, this combines weight loss with health goals and is a fine pick for any dieter's arsenal of
'how to' strategies.
Effective Patient Education, fourth edition
Donna R. Falvo
Jones and Barlett
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
9780763766252, $97.95, www.jbpub.com
The fourth updated edition of Effective Patient Education: A Guide to Increased Adherence is
written by a nursing expert and former Chair of patient Education for the Society of Teachers of
Family Medicine, and gives clinicians tools needed to become effective patient educators. It offers
specific strategies for communicating an action plan to a patient, using an approach that considers
the patient as a partner in the education process, and it pinpoints common challenges and
concerns that can interfere with patient compliance. Any practicing clinician or nurse needs this
excellent guide.
Patient Education: A Practical Approach, second edition
Richard D. Muma and Barbara Ann Lyons
Jones and Barlett
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
9781449630188, $75.95, www.jbpub.com
The second updated edition of Patient Education: A Practical Approach includes an online access
code and offers proven methods for helping patients understand diseases and treatments. It's been
extensively revised and expanded with the latest, new information about behavior modification,
alternative medicine, and more and provides patient education materials in both print and
electronic form. A 'must' for any patient education collection!
Eating Disorders Sourcebook, third edition
Sandra J. Judd, Editor
Omnigraphics
Box 31-1640, Detroit MI 48231-1640
9780780811430, $95.00, www.omnigraphics.com
The third updated edition of Eating Disorders Sourcebook provides basic consumer health
information about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and more, packing in over fifty chapters
discussing eating disorders, risk factors, their medical complications, treatment, and prevention.
The latest medical findings relating to eating disorders make for a fine reference recommended for
any general lending library with a strong health reference section.
Cancer Sourcebook, sixth edition
Karen Bellenir, Editor
Omnigraphics
Box 31-1640, Detroit MI 48231-1640
9780780811454, $95.00, www.omnigraphics.com
The sixth updated edition of Cancer Sourcebook packs in over seventy-eight chapters with the
latest information, from cancer risk factors and prevention to research, discussions of recurrent
and advanced cancer, and treatment options and screening exams. General-interest collections will
find this a powerful survey for consumers seeking the latest information on cancer treatments and
options.
The Vaccine Epidemic
Louise Kuo Habakus, MA and Mary Holland, JD
Skyhorse Publishing
307 West 36th St., 11th Floor, New York NY 10018
9781616082727, $24.95, www.skyhorsepublishing.com
The Vaccine Epidemic offers a close inspection of vaccine safety and how biased science is
threatening our human rights and health. Public health officials state vaccines are safe and
effective - but there is great potential to injure and case death, and this book focuses on the debate
surrounding parental vaccination choices in this country, considering issues ranging from the right
to vaccination choice to case histories of parents, children and soldiers who have suffered injury
as a result. Keys to action conclude the account.
Lexicomp
1100 Terex Road, Hudson, OH 44236
www.lexi.com
The second updated edition of Lawrence I. Gaum, DDS, FADSA, FICD, FADI's ORAL
SURGERY FOR THE GENERAL DENTIST (9781591952879, $69.95) provides students and
dentists with a manual packing in over six hundred photos of surgical cases. Twenty new cases
are included within 12 new sections in a lay-flat, spiral-bound book that covers everything from
what to do when roots fracture to handling impacted teeth, cysts, and more. A specific dental
resource for students and practitioners alike! Diedra L. Bragalone, BSPharm, MBA, BCOP's
DRUG INFORMATION HANDBOOK FOR ONCOLOGY, ninth edition (9781591952909,
$49.95) offers a complete handbook to chemotherapy regimens and is a top pick for any
interested in oncology treatments. Updates to this new, thick 'pocket' tote include 18 new drug
monographs, 38 new chemotherapy routines, special updates on new cancer therapies and safe
handling of hazardous drugs, and more. Highly recommended!
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
www.wwnorton.com
Daniel A. Hughes's ATTACHMENT-FOCUSED FAMILY THERAPY WORKBOOK
(9780393706499, $29.95) comes with a therapy session DVD and outlines key ways which
therapists can facilitate spontaneous connections between parent and child. From case examples
and worksheets to sample question-and-answer formats and scenarios, this workbook offers all
the strategies and tools to effectively handle attachment-focused family therapy issues, and to see
that issues are effectively addressed. Any collection catering to therapists will find it engrossing
and filled with pointers to success! General lending libraries as well as health collections will relish
Margaret Wehrenberg's THE 10 BEST-EVER DEPRESSION MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUES (9780393706291, $19.95), a guide to understanding brain functions in the depression process and how they
can be changed. From why depression is so common to what the depressed person can do to
alleviate symptoms, this uses the latest neuroscience research but provides a very simple method
for understanding (and more importantly, applying) paths to positive change. A seasoned clinician
provides the ten most effective strategies for moving from depression to a state of hope. Carolyn
Daitch's ANXIETY DISORDERS; THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR CLIENTS AND THERAPISTS
(9780393706284, $25.95) is a fine recommendation for college-level collections strong in
psychology and psychotherapy. It documents the rise of anxiety and anxiety-based disorders, and
comes from a therapist who has find clients benefit most when they actively participate in their
therapy and are knowledgeable about anxiety disorders. She cover the basics of these disorders
and uses case histories to show how patients managed them. Highly recommended!
Body Confidence
Mark MacDonald
HarperOne
353 Sacramento St., Suite 500
San Francisco CA 94111-3653
9780061997273, $26.99, www.harperone.com
BODY CONFIDENCE: VENICE NUTRITION'S 3-STEP SYSTEM THAT UNLOCKS YOUR
BODY'S FULL POTENTIAL comes from a personal trainer and nutritionist who became
frustrated with the false information prevalent in the fitness and weight loss industries. His
experience inspired him to found Venice Nutrition, a fitness program that spread across the
country - and his advice here provides a different approach that focuses on stabilizing blood sugar
levels to prevent the body from storing fat or burning muscle. It's a powerful pick for any
interested in improving body image and approaching weight control and exercise with different
parameters in mind, and will see popularity in any general lending library.
Eat
Ian K. Smith. MD
St. Martin's Press
175 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10010
9780312548438, $24.99, www.stmartins.com
EAT: THE EFFORTLESS WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION offers an easy daily eating plan which
avoids the concept of dieting and offers keys to eating naturally and normally in a way that
enhances body and lifestyle. Here ten 'Rules for Good Eating' offer easy keys to success, from
choosing colorful foods to accepting carbs as part of a normal nutrient requirement. Proteins,
fiber, portion management and secret calories are all discussed in this fine pick for any
health-oriented collection.
The Christian Studies Shelf
Becoming Whole and Holy
Jeannine K. Brown, et.al.
Baker Academic
c/o Baker Books
Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
9780801039256, $24.99, www.bakerbooks.com
Becoming Whole and Holy: An Integrative Conversation About Christian Formation provides a
scholarly, college-level discussion about the relationship between wholeness and holiness, drawing
on three authors' specialties in biblical analysis, social sciences and ethics to consider spiritual
formation and experiencing a communal fullness of life. From language and content in discerning
the purpose of God to visions of becoming, this packs in important keys to Biblical
understanding.
Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working
Craig Groeschel
Zondervan Publishing House
5300 Patterson Avenue, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49530
9780310327905, $19.99, www.zondervan.com
Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working provides a simple manual for living a Christ-centered life,
explaining why 'normal' isn't working any more for so many Americans and how the author's
'weird' views on scheduling, money and serving God can help people break free from normal
routines into a more fulfilling life. If you want a meaningful life - Groeschel's 'weird' offers
something different, keyed to modern Christian living.
William B. Eerdmans Publishing
2140 Oak Industrial Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
www.eerdmans.com
Ron Austin's PEREGRINO: A PILGRIM JOURNEY INTO CATHOLIC MEXICO
(9780802865847, $19.99) blends a guidebook with a memoir and history to explore the spiritual
foundations of Catholic Mexico. Austin, a devout Catholic, here invites fellow Catholics to make
a pilgrimage to Mexico to uncover its cultural identity and Catholic roots, pairing color photos of
Christian icons and art with a survey of Mexico's Catholic cultural heritage. Blending the format
of guide, Catholic history and cultural tribute, this offers a fine exploration of the spiritual heart of
Catholic Mexico and will especially appeal to Catholic collections. Darrell L. Block and Robert L.
Webb edit KEY EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE HISTORICAL JESUS: A
COLLABORATIVE EXPLORATION OF CONTEXT AND COHERENCE (9780802866134,
$70.00), written by a team of evangelical scholars who examine twelve selected episodes in his
life. Six events from his ministry at large and six from his activity in Jerusalem are used to probe
his life and work, with essays considering the social, cultural and spiritual impact of his
achievements. Each chapter is the work of a single author and these essays offer debate for any
serious, scholarly Christian history holding.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
HarperOne
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
www.harperone.com
Father Jonathan Morris's GOD WANTS YOU HAPPY: FROM SELF-HELP TO GOD'S HELP
(9780061913563, $24.99) comes from a Catholic priest and FOX news analyst who debunks the
notion we need 'self-help' books, and promotes the idea that real happiness is achieved through
faith and God's help. Using a self-help framework to present the teachings of Jesus, Father
Jonathan offers a different take on how to use faith and love to cure ailments, inviting readers to
become proactive believers based on faith. Christian collections will find this thought-provoking
and moving. Brian D. McLaren's NAKED SPIRITUALITY: A LIFE WITH GOD IN 12
SIMPLE WORDS (9780061854019, $25.99) examines what people are seeking in a spiritual
relationship with God, and why their goals are too often missing from organized religion. A dozen
spiritual practices that can lead to a spiritual life are outlined here in a survey intended to strip the
layers from spirituality to reveal true belief that happens when symbols and status of public
religious programs are set aside.
The Belief Instinct
Jesse Bering
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393072990, $26.95, www.wwnorton.com
THE BELIEF INSTINCT: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SOULS, DESTINY, AND THE
MEANING OF LIFE comes from an evolutionary psychologist who draws on research in the
fields of evolutionary and developmental psychology to offer insights into the psychological
foundations of why we believe. It uses the latest scientific evidence to argue that our religious
reflex is a human trait with evolutionary benefits, and it uses hard science to analyze the logical
origins of God. Health, spirituality and science collections alike will find this a winner!
The Science Shelf
The Clockwork Universe
Edward Dolnick
HarperCollins
10 East 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
9780061719516, $27.99, www.harpercollins.com
THE CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE: ISAAC NEWTON, THE ROYAL SOCIETY & THE BIRTH
OF THE MODERN WORLD comes from an acclaimed science writer who takes readers to
seventeenth century Europe and the age when scientific discoveries changed how mankind viewed
the world. Centered around Sir Isaac Newton and the Royal Society, this explores the world's first
scientific organization and its lasting impact uncovering nature's laws. From religious foundations
to scientific approaches, this comes from a writer who planned a career in theoretical mathematics
before becoming a science writer. His lively writing style is accessible to a wide audience.
Once & Future Giants
Sharon Levy
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016-4314
9780195370126, $24.95, www.oup.com
Once & Future Giants: What Ice Age Extinctions Tell Us About the Fate of Earth's Largest
Animals analyzes clues surrounding the Pleistocene megafauna extinction events around the
world, using fossil records to piece together the prehistoric evidence to form a picture of the
animals' final days. Humans are revealed to be the likely culprits in not just that extinction, but
present extinction events, and chapters consider how humans influence extinctions past and
present, also surveying conservation efforts around the world.
Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science
Lawrence M. Krauss
Great Discoveries
c/o W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393064711, $24.95, www.wwnorton.com
Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science comes from a theoretical physicist and author
who offers a fine biography of Richard Feynman, documenting his vivid life in science and his
evolving role not just as a physicist, but as an ambassador for science in the public eye. From his
changing personality and theories which presented an image at odds with the traditional concept
of physicists as geeks to his contributions to modern physics, this is a powerful survey of how
Feynman assessed scientific problems and produced engrossing revelations.
A Graphic Guide to the DNA Molecule That Shook the World
Israel Rosenfeld, Edward Ziff, Borin Van Loon
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231142717, $19.95, www.cup.columbia.edu
The collaborative work of Israel Rosenfeld, Edward Ziff and Borin Van Loon, A Graphic Guide
to the DNA Molecule That Shook the World provides an authoritative survey examining the
history, science and facts behind DNA. It's a combination of genetics and graphic novel,
combining cartoons with personal vignettes, history, and science and is a top recommendation for
any general lending library.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
The Quiet World
Doug Brinkley
Harper
c/o HarperCollins
10 East 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
9780062005960, $29.99, www.harpercollins.com
THE QUIET WORLD: SAVING ALASKA'S WILDERNESS KINGDOM comes from a
historian who builds upon the environmental issues he discussed in his prior best-selling title THE
WILDERNESS WARRIOR, detailing the history of America's most beautiful natural resource.
The fight to save Alaska's wilderness and wildlife is detailed from John Muir to modern times, and
makes for a powerful survey recommended for any collection interested in Alaska, environmental
studies, or wildlife history.
The Smart Guide to Geothermal
Donal Blaise Lloyd
Pixyjack Press
Box 149, Masonville, CO 80541
9780977372485, $19.95, www.pixyjackpress.com
The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free Energy for Heating & Cooling
explains how homeowners and builders can use geothermal heat pumps to heat and cool. Most
similar discussions of the subject are technical and weighty: this is offered in a format
homeowners and general lending collections alike can easily access, and is especially
recommended for any considering a home renovation.
The Military Shelf
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Graeme Douglas
Zenith Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760340776, $28.00, www.zenithpress.com
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress covers one of the biggest symbols of American military might during
World War II: a plane which spearheaded the bomber offensive over Germany. This book packs
in specific insights on owning, servicing and flying the bomber, packing in well over 200 color
photos and diagrams to pair history with hardware analysis and aviation and military insights like.
Military and aviation libraries will find it a compelling visual pick!
This Time We Win: Revisiting the Tet Offensive
James S. Robbins
Encounter Books
900 Broadway, Suite 601, New York NY 10003-1239
9781594032295, $25.95, www.encounterbooks.com
This Time We Win: Revisiting the Tet Offensive offers a fine survey of battlefield history and
comes from a national security expert and Washington Times senior editorial writer who attacks
myths surrounding Tet, the turning point in the war. The public had become disillusioned with
Vietnam before Tet - but the majority wanted to escalate efforts and finish the job, not pull out.
President Johnson ignored those advocating for a counter-attack and instead called for
negotiations and declined to run for another term. This offers a hard-hitting analysis of the legacy
of these decisions and is a recommended pick for any collection strong in Vietnamese military
history.
The Self-Help Shelf
The Power of Your Past
John P. Schuster
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781605098265, $15.95, www.bk-life.com
The Power of Your Past: The Art of Recalling, Reclaiming, and Recasting Your Past to Become
a Better Leader shows that our pasts are the most under-utilized resource for any wanting
positive change. Exercises are provided that link past events to achieving sounder interpretations,
and are accompanied by inspiring histories of those who have experienced transformation through
their own personal and professional pasts.
The American History Shelf
The Invention of Brownstone Brooklyn
Suleiman Osman
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016-4314
9780195387315, $29.95, www.oup.com
The Invention of Brownstone Brooklyn: Gentrification and the Search for Authenticity in Postwar
New York tells of a notorious industrial slum of the 1940s and 1950s which by the 1980s had
become a Mecca for hip bars, yoga studios, and expensive townhouses. This follows the history of
the area's makeover, surveying New York City history, culture, and the origins of gentrification
processes as they link to cultural changes. Collections interested in New York City history and
urban renewal in particular will find this a specific, involving account of one slum's amazing
changes.
Penguin Books
c/o Penguin Group
375 Hudson Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Edward Glaeser's TRIUMPH OF THE CITY: HOW OUR GREATEST INVENTION MAKES
US RICHER, SMARTER, GREENER, HEALTHIER, AND HAPPIER (9781594202773,
$29.95) comes from an urban economist who offers insights on how cities work and are our best
hope for the future. Cities are actually the greenest, healthiest and richest places to live rather than
the dirty, poor, crime ridden representations of the worst of humanity. Chapters explore the
history of cities and maintain that urban environments bring out the best in humankind. Urban
studies and social issues collections alike will find this revealing. Daniel J. Sharfstein's THE
INVISIBLE LINE: THREE AMERICAN FAMILIES AND THE SECRET JOURNEY FROM
BLACK TO WHITE (9781594202827, $27.95) offers a fine history of three families that
represent the complexity of race in this country. The Gibsons were wealthy landowners in South
Carolina who became white in the 1760s, the Spencers were farmers in Appalachia in the 1840s
and toed the line between white and black, and the Walls represented the rising black middle class
in post-Civil War Washington, D.C. Their stories offer both diverse and connected experiences
key to discovering America's underlying race rules and perceptions.
The Political Science Shelf
Real Common Sense
Brian Kahn
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street, New York NY 10013
9781609801267, $19.95, www.sevenstories.com
Real Common Sense: Using Our Founding Values to Reclaim Our Nation and Stop the Radical
Right from Hijacking America is a strong recommendation for current affairs, political and social
issues shelves alike, and lifts part of its title for Thomas Paine's famous 1776 pamphlet
COMMON SENSE. Brian Kahn's book advocates cutting rhetoric and spin and identifying and
following American values. By emphasizing consumerism over citizenship and entertainment over
education this country has veered way off course, and REAL COMMON SENSE provides values
keys that return the captain to the helm in a powerful survey recommended for any lending
collection, whether public library or school.
The Social Issues Shelf
The Crash Course
Chris Martenson, PhD
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780470927649, $27.95, www.wiley.com
THE CRASH COURSE: THE UNSUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF OUR ECONOMY, ENERGY,
AND ENVIRONMENT explains our current economic predicament, its links to issues of
environment and energy, and why our money system places impossible demands upon finite world
resources. From rising levels of debt based on assumptions of future economic growth to
dwindling oil supplies, this provides a fine survey of the root causes of our current state and offers
consumers keys to protecting families from undue risks. Any general lending library must have
this!
Life Without Oil
Steve Hallett with John Wright
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781616144012, $26.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
LIFE WITHOUT OIL: WHY WE MUST SHIFT TO A NEW ENERGY FUTURE provides a
powerful argument for changing our energy consumption habits and comes from an environmental
scientist and veteran journalist who maintain we're at the end of a two-hundred-year energy
surplus, and about to experience a decline in oil production. We must plan for a future without
reliance on oil - which includes assessing facts and making decisions key to upholding the global
economy. An outstanding survey!
Final Jeopardy
Stephen Baker
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
222 Berkeley St., Boston MA 02116
9780547483160, $24.00, www.hmhbooks.com
Final Jeopardy: Man vs. Machine and the Quest to Know Everything tells of an IBM computer
that battled human champions in a match on the quiz show Jeopardy. When Watson trounced the
competition and proved there was a future for smart machines, it raised all kinds of questions
about the future of humanity itself. This follows the story of Watson's development, using the
author's exclusive access to the project to provide insider details unavailable elsewhere. Science or
general-interest collections will find this a winner!
Raising Elijah
Sandra Steingraber
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780738213996, $26.00, www.dacapopress.com
Raising Elijah: Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis comes from a biologist
who uses her own family concerns as a foundation for linking key events in her children's lives to
world environmental concerns. From bug spray and deck treatment options and household
hazards to chemical reforms and a child's special vulnerabilities, Sandra Steingraber provides an
involving survey of childhood and environmental risk factors.
Walk Out Walk On
Margaret Wheatley and Deborah Frieze
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104-2916
9781605097312, $24.95, www.bkconnection.com
WALK OUT WALK ON: A LEARNING JOURNEY INTO COMMUNITIES DARING TO
LIVE THE FUTURE NOW shows how seven sample communities around the world changed
their structure and embraced alternative options. It shows people who succeeded in changing
beliefs and created healthier communities, and covers examples from around the world. Color
photos enhance a text blending interviews with social, political and cultural analysis in a survey
suitable for college-level and general lending collections alike!
Lost and Found
Geneen Roth
Viking
c/o Penguin Group USA
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
9780670022717, $25.95, www.penguin.com
LOST AND FOUND: UNEXPECTED REVELATIONS ABOUT FOOD AND MONEY offers
a fine survey in a memoir about recovering from a major money disaster. Roth sought out advice
over the years from a range of experts: unable to process their advice, she drifted until disaster hit
- then adapted new methods of coping with financial challenges. LOST AND FOUND shows that
how we eat and spend have roots in compulsions and unconscious beliefs. Her survey examines
relationships to money and how it can be gained and dissolved, and is a fine recommendation for
both general and social issues libraries.
Girls Like Us
Rachel Lloyd
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061582059, $24.99, www.harpercollins.com
GIRLS LIKE US: FIGHTING FOR A WORLD WHERE GIRLS ARE NOT FOR SALE, AN
ACTIVIST FINDS HER CALLING AND HEALS HERSELF blends a memoir and
autobiography with a story of evolving women's issues, telling of a woman who became a victim
of commercial sexual exploitation - and how she escaped. Her immersion in an industry of sexual
trafficking in New York City and how she escaped makes for a powerful story of not only the
author, but the girls she worked with - girls as young as eleven. A powerful story of exploitation
and recovery evolves, perfect for any social issues or women's issues collection.
The Crafts Shelf
Say It With Style 2
Tanya Fox, Editor
DRG
306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711-1138
9781596353473, $19.95, www.drgnetwork.com
SAY IT WITH STYLE 2 packs in over a hundred quotable quotes for any card-making project,
arranging them in alphabetical order and including all types of card celebrations from birthdays
and get-well cards to holidays and more. Proverbs, verses from the Bible, historical quotes and
literary references abound in this collection of phrases tied to handmade cards and other memory
crafts.
The Elemental Journal
Tammy Kushnir
North Light Books
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
www.fwpublications.com
1440305366, $24.99, www.mycraftivitystore.com
THE ELEMENTAL JOURNAL: COMPOSING ARTFUL EXPRESSIONS FROM ITEMS
CAST ASIDE tells how to create expressive books from salvaged materials and provides fifteen
journal projects based on found objects and materials. From searching for unique materials to
applying them to a variety of journals, this provides fun for writers and crafts artists alike.
Surface Treatment Workshop
Darlene Olivia McElroy & Sandra Duran Wilson
North Light Books
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
www.fwpublications.com
1440308241, $24.99, www.mycraftivitystore.com
Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques illustrates 45 mixed-media
techniques that add depth to artwork, featuring swatches and descriptions of techniques and
offering projects from two artists that show how to combine them into finished works of art. All
styles and levels of skill will benefit from this outstanding guide, which packs in color examples
throughout!
The Railroading Shelf
Miniature Garden Guidebook
Nancy Norris
Kalmbach Publishing
P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612
9780890247778, $21.95, www.kalmbachbooks.com
Miniature Garden Guidebook offers model railway buffs a fine key to creating a living landscape,
and focuses on planning and designing railway gardens. Galleries of miniature gardens provide
basic ideas for selecting plants, mastering the special needs of miniature landscapes, and more.
Nancy Norris contributes columns for magazines on garden railway planning: her book provides
winning discussions of specific plants and settings suitable for model railroaders.
The Cookbook Shelf
A Tiger in the Kitchen
Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
Voice
c/o Hyperion Books
77 West 66th Street, New York, NY 10023-6298
9781401341282, $14.99, www.hyperionbooks.com
A Tiger in the Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family documents the author's year spent cooking
with her female relatives. Born in the Year of the Tiger, Tan was raised in Singapore by parents
who allowed her to avoid traditional training while exploring the wider world - so she never
learned how to cook. By her mid-thirties she was curious about the culture she had lost touch
with - so she moved to Singapore to spend a year learning to cook her childhood favorites. A
TIGER IN THE KITCHEN offers a vivid account of her culinary explorations.
Blue Ribbon Desserts
Cook's Country
America's Test Kitchen
1933615796, $29.95, www.cookscountry.com
Blue Ribbon Desserts comes from the editors of Cook's Country and provides a powerful
collection culled from recipe boxes, Junior League cookbooks, and more. The editors tested and
perfected their favorites to offer not just foolproof recipes, but superior, top results. Regional
favorites from a Brooklyn baker's Chocolate Blackout Cake to an unusual 7Up Pound Cake make
for over 120 heirloom recipes from the hit TV show. Any general lending collection seeking basic,
appealing dessert favorites will find this a superior presentation!
Coffee Talk
Morton Satin
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781591026884, $21.95, www.prometheusbooks.com
Coffee Talk: The Stimulating Story of the World's Most Popular Brew comes from a food expert
who describes how coffee has come the center of social living. From a history of coffee and how
its consumption evolved to fit social circles to the economics and production of coffee, this packs
in a fine survey for any general lending library.
Chasing Chiles
Kurt Michael Friese, Kraig Kraft, Gary Paul Nabhan
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
PO Box 428
White River Junction, VT 05001-0428
9781603582506, $17.95, www.chelseagreen.com
CHASING CHILES: HOT SPOTS ALONG THE PEPPER TRAIL provides a fine survey of the
cultural and culinary traditions of pepper use around the world. The authors journey to eight
pepper-growing states in search of rare chilies, presenting a combination of travelogue and food
insight. No recipes - plenty of recipe titles are already on the market - just lots of culinary and
cultural insights into how the pepper became part of diets around the world, making this a solid
pick for any general-interest collection.
Home Dairy
Ashley English
Lark Crafts
c/o Lark Books
387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
9781600596278, $19.95, www.larkcrafts.com
HOME DAIRY WITH ASHLEY ENGLISH provides a fine survey of how to make dairy
products either from milking animals or from milk from the grocery. It offers a fine key to
producing butter, yogurt, cheeses and ice creams and introduces home dairy-makers who chose to
make all their own staples from scratch. Color photos, recipes, and basic techniques for making
home dairy products make this a top pick for any who would make diary products from
scratch.
If It Makes You Healthy
Sheryl Crow & Chuck White with Mary Goodbody
St. Martin's Press
175 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10010
9780312568953, $29.99, www.stmartins.com
If It Makes You Healthy: More Than 100 Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Seasons comes from
a rock star activist and mother whose relationship with her personal chef Chuck White led to
better eating habits. White taught her how to keep her diet wholesome yet accessible for a busy
work schedule: this offers over a hundred seasonal recipes reflecting both her touring schedule
needs and her desire for healthier fare. Color photos of such dishes as Pecan-Crusted Trout and
Grilled Peaches and Cream abound.
Vij's At Home
Meeru Dhalwala & Vikram Vij
Douglas & McIntyre
1094 Flex Drive, Jackson TN 38301
9781553655725, $35.00, www.douglas-mcintyre.com
Vij's At Home: Relax, Honey - The Warmth & Ease of Indian Cooking celebrates shared meals
with family and friends and comes from owners of Vij's, a Vancouver Indian restaurant notable for
its regional interpretations of Indian foods. Stories and recipes blend in this cookbook, which
pairs quick preparation techniques with notes on each dish's unique attributes. From Kidney Beans
and Rice and Chickpeas in Star Anise to Chicken, Tomato and Green Bean Curry, this is packed
with flavor and chatty insights perfect for all levels of Indian cooks and any ethnic culinary
library.
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com
Sandra Lee's BAKE SALE COOKBOOK (9780470645598, $19.95) packs in over a hundred fifty
ideas for producing winning desserts for a bake sale, adding nearly three hundred color photos to
over two hundred pages of recipes and tips. These offer fresh new twists on favorite desserts that
not only feature tested dishes for perfect results, but tell how to create fast-selling attractive items
for a bake sale. Vegetarian Times' EVERYTHING VEGAN (9780470547885, $29.95) provides
over two hundred healthy recipes for any seeking to cook vegan foods, packing in color photos
and discussions of the science supporting the nutritional benefits of a vegan diet. Recipes all come
with full nutritional analysis and include many international influences in this treasure trove of
healthy vegan fare, perfect for any general lending collection.
The Gardening Shelf
Growing Vegetables & Herbs
Ruth Lively, Editor
Taunton Press
63 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
9781600853364, $24.95, www.taunton.com
Taunton's Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables & Herbs is a fine pick for any who have tried
to grow a vegetable garden, and offers an authoritative reference to growing herbs and veggies at
home. From what to grow and where to plant it to getting the most from a garden, this offers tips
from gardening experts who share their knowledge on building raised beds, keeping a garden
pest-free, and designing a working garden.
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
www.storey.com
Edward C. Smith's THE VEGETABLE GARDENER'S CONTAINER BIBLE (9781603429757,
$19.95) tells how to grow food in pots, tubs and other containers and shows how to reap big
harvests in small spaces, providing the basics of growing food in containers with less digging,
weeding and even less watering. Anyone with a patio or balcony can successfully use this book,
which picks the best of garden produce to grow in all kinds of containers and shows how to grow
a productive backyard garden - without a back yard! Tammi Hartung's HOMEGROWN HERBS
(9781603427036, $19.95) tells how to infuse a yard with organic herbs, offering a guide to
planting and harvesting the best of nature's bounty. From preparing herbal baths and mixing
custom seasoning blends from a garden to making healing tinctures and homemade body creams,
this covers over 100 herbs and all their possible applications along with how to grow them
successfully.
The Architecture Shelf
Alvar Aalto Houses
Jari Jetsonen and Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th St., New York NY 10003
9781568989822, $50.00, www.papress.com
Alvar Aalto Houses provides nearly thirty of Scandinavian modernist Alvar Aalto's most
important modern residences - many designed for famous personalities from the 1920s through
the 1970s - and is a pick for any college-level arts library strong in architectural history. Color
photos of interiors and exteriors accompany archival drawings by Aalto himself, and make for an
outstanding survey of architectural genius perfect for any interested in Aalto's Finnish homes.
Solar Home Design Manual for Cool Climates
Shawna Henderson and Don Roscoe
Earthscan
c/o Stylus Publishing
Box 605, Herndon, VA 20172-0605
www.earthscan.co.uk
9781844079698, $49.95, www.amazon.com
Solar Home Design Manual for Cool Climates provides homeowners with a fine survey of
renewable energy and solar heat and explains the basics of using solar energy to heat a home. It
comes from the CEO of a design company who has been writing about energy efficiency and
sustainable housing since 1992: chapters provide design outlines, summarize design points, and
are a pick for any homeowner's collection where alternative energy is of interest.
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW - 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471-0640
www.atlantic-pub.com
Robert McConkey's COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUILDING AFFORDABLE
EARTH-SHELTERED HOMES (9781601383730, $24.95) is a fine pick for any collection
strong in owner-builder guides. It interviews construction experts and earth-sheltered
homebuilders and offers details of how you can create your own underground home, covering
basic construction options, land choice and preparation, and working with prefab units to cut
costs. Randy LaTour and Sarah Ann Beckham join forces with 101 DIFFERENT WAYS TO
BUILD HOMES AND PENS FOR YOUR ANIMALS: A COMPLETE STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE (9781601383716, $24.95), written by an industrial designer and author who examines
different kinds of animals and their pen needs. Over 101 different plans and methods for home pen
building offer detailed instructions on how to meet the needs of different animals from snake pens
to birdcages, cats and dogs to turtles.
The Travel Shelf
Unexpected New York
Sandy Miller
Interlink Publishing Group
46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA 01060-1804
9781566568050, $25.00, www.interlinkbooks.com
Unexpected New York includes photos by Juliana Spear and offers an informal guide to New
York businesses, buildings, history and events that stand out even from the wealth of tourist
literature written about the city. It's written by a New Yorker who loves her city and specializes in
capturing areas and influences of New York that are rare insights into the city's culture and
connections. New Yorkers and visitors alike will appreciate the unusual focus of this blend of
travelogue and cultural insight.
The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas
Shaena Engle
Globe Pequot Press
246 Goose Lane, Suite 200, Guilford, CT 06437
9780762760022, $14.95, www.globepequot.com
The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas offers a fine survey of free and cheap stuff in Las Vegas,
uncovered by the 'Cheap Bastard who provides keys to bargains and where to find them. From
being entertained for free or nearly free to locating free bars and clubs, museums and more, this is
packed with loads of inexpensive choices in a city noted for its expensive pastimes, and is a 'must'
for any planning a budget trip to Las Vegas.
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com
Bradley Mayhew, et.al.'s BHUTAN (9781741049190, $26.99) is packed with over thirty maps,
appears in a fourth updated edition, and covers a little-known world and traveler's destination
perfect for any independent, destination-bound researcher. From festivals and road trips to
sidebars covering events of note, this is packed with colorful destination features perfect for any
who are planning a trip to Bhutan. Independent travelers will also relish the sixth updated edition
of SCOTLAND (9781741793246, $22.99), which includes a pull-out map of Edinburgh to
accompany the latest updated listings detailing where to go, stay, eat, and what to see in Scotland.
From historic villages to rural locales, this is packed with details gathered by Neil Wilson and
Andy Symington and recommended for any European travel collection. Sara Benson, et.al.'s
ZION & BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS (9781741045741, $19.99) is a 'must' for any
traveler journeying to one of these amazing places. It offers detailed itineraries, best hiking routes,
and family-friendly options perfect for any independent traveler interested in seeing the outdoors.
Also recommended is BALI & LOMBOK by Ryan Ver Berkmoes (9781741297046, $23.99),
surveying the culture and attractions of the two Indonesian islands in a fine take-along tote. Maps,
listings, and sidebars of at-a-glance information make this a fine choice. CROATIA by Anja Mutic
and Iain Stewart (9781741795950, $22.99) achieves the same thing for Croatia: offering a
narrowed focus to a region usually included only in a larger consideration and thus offering
visitors specifics other guides don't have. Maps, keys to islands and coastal areas, and listings of
hotels, pensions and more provide everything the independent traveler needs to enjoy a visit to Croatia.
To A Mountain in Tibet
Colin Thubron
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061768262, $24.99, www.harpercollins.com
TO A MOUNTAIN IN TIBET blends a memoir with a travel guide and recounts the author's
journey to Kailas, the holiest mountain on earth. His trek began after the death of his mother, the
last remaining member of his family, and it recounts an arduous journey by foot through a remote
world few Westerners visit. Any general travel collection will find this an inspirational read.
The Audiobook Shelf
A Stainless Steel Rat is Born
Harry Harrison
Brilliance Audio
1704 Eaton Dr, Grand Haven MI 49417
1441881441, $29.99, www.brillianceaudio.com
A Stainless Steel Rat is Born receives a fine performance by Phil Gigante and provides Book 6 in
the 'rat' series, a prequel to the original story that tells of teen Slippery Jim, who leaves his
farmboy origins to begin a life of crime. His plan to enter the prison school of crime lessons makes
for an involving story spiced with more adventures on the planet Spiovente fighting feudal wars,
all brought to life by veteran narrator Phil Gigante's marvelous voice.
Blood, Bones & Butter
Gabrielle Hamilton
Random House Audio
1745 Broadway, 8th floor, New York, NY 10019
9780739332443, $40.00, www.randomhouseaudio.com
Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef receives a fine narration
by the author, who is herself the chef/owner of a restaurant in New York and who here provides a
fine culinary memoir of her experiences. It follows her journey through many a kitchen around the
world, where she learns the basics of hospitality, and it makes for an outstanding culinary survey.
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-0010
www.hachetteaudio.com
Preston & Child's GIDEON'S SWORD (9781600249976, $34.98) provides an outstanding
narration by John Glover, who has extensive Broadway credits to his name, as it tell of Gideon,
who witnessed his father's murder at the age of twelve and at the age of twenty-four, learns his
father was framed and deliberately slaughtered. His dying mother's wish for vengeance sends him
on a mission to find the man who caused his father's death in this outstanding saga of a dangerous
quest. Kate Atkinson's STARTED EARLY, TOOK MY DOG (9781607886785, $34.98) receives
Graeme Melcom's fine Broadway acting voice as it tells of a security worker who makes a
dangerous purchase, only to find she has sold her soul and freedom in the process. Pursued by
neglected dogs, unwanted kids and secrets, Tracy finds herself on a dangerous journey in this
unabridged saga.
Penguin Audio
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Amy Chua's BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHER (9780142429105, $29.95) is narrated
by author Amy Chua herself, who does a fine job of capturing the drama and cultural clashes of a
mother, two daughters, and two dogs. At odds with Western indulgences, Amy Chua decided to
raise her daughters the Chinese way - a way which involves arming them with skills and strong
work habits. Tiger mothers view childhood as a training period for life: Chua's daughters received
lessons in math, speed drills, and hours of practicing instruments. The results created empowered
lives, documented in this moving audio autobiography. Patricia Cornwell's PORT MORTUARY
(9780142428726, $29.95) receives a fine reading by Kate Burton and provides a new Scarpetta
mystery telling of a port for the dead and a case that could shut down Scarpetta's new facility and
run her personally and professionally. Kate Burton, Broadway actress and TV star, adds drama
and vivid life to this engrossing account! Gayle Forman's WHERE SHE WENT (9780142428252,
$25.95) receives a fine narration by Dan Bittner, who holds many Broadway and theatre
productions to his name and who spices this story, a sequel to the best-selling IF I STAY. It's
been three years since Adam's loved saved Mia after a terrible accident - and three years since she
walked out of his life. Now living on opposite coasts, a return home sparks new feelings from the
past in this account, told from Adam's point of view. Margaret George's ELIZABETH 1
(9780142429136, $49.95) features a fine reading by actress Kate Reading, who bring to life the
detailed biographical survey of Elizabeth Tudor, queen of England. Elizabeth hated war and
dressed lavishly but was conservative elsewhere in her life: this offers a detailed survey of her life
and times and comes alive under audio treatment. Donald Rumsfeld's KNOW AND UNKNOWN:
A MEMOIR (9781611760002, $39.95) receives a fine survey narrated by the author himself and
telling of Rumsfeld's rise to fame. From his coming of age during the Depression and World War
II to his challenges as Bush's secretary of defense, this is a unique personal observation of his life
and his career - and blends in his blunt opinions on world figures. Alex Berenson's THE SECRET
SOLDIER (9780142428924, $39.95) receives a powerful narration by George Guidall, a top
audiobook narrator, and provides the lively story of a Saudi king losing his hold on his family and
people as a series of terrorist attacks puts the kingdom on edge. An undercover investigation
leads to danger as John Wells finds his life endangered by his investigations. A fine survey, this is
a pick for any audio collection specializing in thrillers.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes
Val Kells and Kent Carpenter
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218
0801898382, $25.00, www.press.jhu.edu
A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Maine to Texas provides a fine, accurate identification
guide to over 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes that live in brackish and marine waters from
Maine to Texas. The authors have decades of experience and biology background: their guide
packs in over 1,000 color illustrations accompanying descriptions of each fish and insights about
their habitats, distribution and more. Any serious biology collection interested in these regional
coastal fishes needs this reference!
The Biography Shelf
Pink Boots and a Machete
Mireya Mayor
National Geographic Books
1145 0 17th St. NW, Washington DC 20036-4688
9781426207211, $26.00, www.nationalgeographic.com/books
Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey from NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer
describes the author's thrilling adventures in an engrossing memoir telling of her transition from a
sheltered cheerleader in Miami to her current globe-trotting adventure life. Mireya survived a
plane crash in the jungle, tracked gorillas in the Congo, and more: her passion for wildlife and her
discoveries and travels make for an eye-opening, engrossing read perfect for any general lending
library.
Big in China
Alan Paul
HarperCollins
10 East 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
9780061993152, $25.99, www.harpercollins.com
BIG IN CHINA: MY UNLIKELY ADVENTURES RAISING A FAMILY, PLAYING THE
BLUES, AND BECOMING A STAR IN BEIJING recounts his changes playing music and
raising three American children in Beijing. Alan Paul moved to China when his wife got a job as
the China Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal. His three-and-a-half year experience
documents challenges he and his family faced living in China, and also tells of his time fronting
Woodie Alan, a blues band he formed with a Chinese partner. An outstanding account, this is a
pick for any general collection.
One Hundred Names for Love
Diane Ackerman
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393072419, $26.95, www.wwnorton.com
One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, A Marriage, and the Language of Healing provides a
powerful account of a gifted husband's devastating stroke and a wife who faced a grim prognosis
for his recovery. A wordsmith, Paul Ackerman was unable to identify a drawing or swallow his
food without choking after his stroke. How his wife coped and even devised a new kind of
language therapy based on her background in brain science lends to a heartwarming story of
success and love that should be in every general lending library.
Every Day by the Sun
Dean Faulkner Wells
Crown
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
9780307591043, $25.00, www.crownpublishing.com
EVERY DAY BY THE SUN: A MEMOIR OF THE FAULKNERS OF MISSISSIPPI blends
biography with memoir and is written by the niece of William Faulkner, the oldest surviving
Faulkner of her generation. Her exploration of family relationships and her history of the
Faulkners of Mississippi provides a powerful survey blending anecdotes, stories, and family
history and is paired with family drawings, letters and telegrams collected by the author. A 'must'
for any definitive Faulkner collection and any American literature library.
Sheepish
Catherine Friend
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Books Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
www.perseusbooksgroup.com
9780306818448, $16.00, www.dacapopress.com
SHEEPISH: TWO WOMEN, FIFTY SHEEP AND ENOUGH WOOL TO SAVE THE
PLANET tells of the author's journey from an urban existence to a farm, where she owned ducks,
goats, fifty sheep and several acres of Minnesota farmland. Her experiences with life on the farm
in general and her sheep in particular offers a warm series of personal anecdotes to reveal her
passion for the land, insights into unauthorized sheep breeding and sharing experiences, and more,
in a lively pick for any general lending library.
Prodigal Father Pagan Son
Anthony "Lt" Menginie and Kerrie Droban
Thomas Dunne Books
c/o St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
9780312576547, $24.99, www.thomasdunnebooks.com
Prodigal Father Pagan Son: Growing Up Inside the Dangerous World of the Pagans Motorcycle
Club tells of a son abandoned by his drug addict mother and raised by a motorcycle gang leader
and his club. His memoir examines the inner sanctum of outlaw motorcycle clubs and provides a
powerful survey by a son who grew up there and a reporter who immersed herself in their lifestyle
to get inside their secretive world. Any general-interest lending library will find this an involving,
moving memoir!
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
Manning Marable
Viking
c/o Penguin Group USa
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
9780670022205, $30.00, www.penguin.com
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention is packed with new information and revelations that go beyond
the prior definitive AUTOBIOGRAPHY and provide a fine history of race and class in America.
It follows Malcolm X's troubled youth, his parents' activism and his own involvement in the
Nation of Islam, and is based on extensive interviews with Louis Farrakhan and others, as well as
previously unseen FBI files and details from the Nation of Islam's own records. A powerful survey
of Malcolm X's life and times, this must be alongside any collection with interest in his
formerly-definitive AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Harper
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780061732379, $24.99, www.harpercollins.com
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who
Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe tells of five sisters in Kabul whose lives are changed when
the Taliban seize control of the city. Kamila is banned from teaching and confined to her home
and becomes sole breadwinner for her five siblings when her father and brother are forced to flee.
Her sewing business would help mobilize her community under the Taliban in this engrossing
blend of biography and Afghani cultural history, recommended for both general-interest
collections and those with a focus on Afghanistan history and culture.
Cold-Blooded Kindness
Barbara Oakley
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781616144197, $26.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
COLD-BLOODED KINDNESS: NEUROQUIRKS OF A CODEPENDENT KILLER, OR JUST
GIVE ME A SHOT AT LOVING YOU, DEAR, AND OTHER REFLECTIONS ON HELPING
THAT HURTS is a recommendation for general-interest collections and offers the true story of
an eccentric mother of five who wanted to help society's outcasts. She took in animals and people
alike, over-extended her meager resources, and often neglected her own children in pursuit of her
higher interests. Ultimately she shot and killed her husband. This saga pinpoints dangers of
codependency and offers an engrossing saga of how caring impulses can mask deadly concerns.
Psychology and general libraries alike will find this fascinating - and disturbing.
The Art Shelf
Picasso Horses
Laurence Madeline, Dominique Dupuis-Labbe & Jean-Louis Gourand
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205, 74-2 Union Street
Manchester, VT 05254
9781555953607, $65.00, www.hudsonhills.com
Picasso Horses opens with a few articles providing the artistic history of Picasso's horses, then
moves to black and white sketches and color plates representing them. It accompanies an
exhibition of more than fifty works, many of which have rarely been exhibited in public, and is an
outstanding survey for any Picasso collection: especially art libraries who have students interested
in Picasso's approaches to form and sketching.
Toys of the Avant-Garde
Jose Lebero Stals, Juan Bordes, & Carlos Perez
Hudson Hills Press
PO Box 205, 74-2 Union Street
Manchester, VT 05254
9781555953638 $56.00 www.hudsonhills.com
Toys of the Avant-Garde offers a fine survey of toys that may also be considered works of art,
blending art history with toy construction. Full color photos and illustrations of these toys
accompany histories of European artists who created them, providing a unique survey which will
appeal primarily to college-level arts collections but also holds the potential to cross over into
collector shelf realms.
The Dance Shelf
Cuban Ballet
Octavio Roca
Gibbs Smith, Publisher
PO Box 667, Layton UT 84041
1423607589, $40.00, www.gibbs-smith.com
Any collection strong in dance history in general and ethnic dance history in particular must
acquire CUBAN BALLET. It offers a lovely, illustrated book focusing on the life and career of
Alicia Alonso, discusses spectacular Cuban ballet performances, and focuses on Cuban dancers
within and outside of Cuba. From political issues involved in Cuban dance expressions to the
evolving history of Cuban ballet, this is packed with powerful images and discussions and is a key
acquisition for collections interested in either Cuban culture and history or dance.
The Education Shelf
Successful Online Learning
Theresa A. Middleton Brosche and Michelle Feavel
Jones & Bartlett
40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776
9780763776190, $50.95, www.jbpub.com
Successful Online Learning: Managing the Online Learning Environment Efficiently and
Effectively is a top pick for high school to college-level students who are new to online learning.
It includes proven strategies and tips for success and teaches the basics of how to efficiently used
the online learning environment. From working in groups and communicating to managing an
online course and overcoming technological barriers, this comes packed with keys to
success.
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
www.corwin.com
Pamela Nevills's BUILD THE BRAIN FOR READING: GRADES 4-12 (9781412961110,
$34.95) offers a hands-on guide to literacy applying the latest neuroscience findings on learning,
and is a top pick for any studying the relationship between brain development and phonemic
awareness. From identifying areas where students struggle to applying research-based methods on
all content areas, this is packed with important learning keys recommended for any working with
grades 4-12. Jann H. Leppien and Jeanne H. Purcell edit PARALLEL CURRICULUM UNITS
FOR SCIENCE GRADES 6-12 (9781412965422, $38.95), a fine survey based on the best-selling
title THE PARALLEL CURRICULUM offering user-friendly guides for creating more thoughtful
lessons that include more students. From connecting science to society through studying history
and literature to integrating field-tested and standard-based strategies for success, this covers
study components, provides sample lessons, and includes online tools such as handouts,
PowerPoint presentations, and more. Alan M. Blankstein and Paul D. Houston edit
LEADERSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY IN OUR SCHOOLS
(9781412981613, $30.95), a fine survey of practical strategies for promoting socially responsible
school cultures. This explores concepts of equality and character and considers issues involved in
moral teaching and imparting socially responsible values in kids. Educators receive guidelines on
how to implement democratic practices in the classroom in this outstanding survey. Nancy P.
Gallavan's NAVIGATING CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN GRADES K-5: A COMPASS FOR
TEACHERS (9781412978491, $31.95) helps ensure young children make a successful transition
from home to school, and offers an eight-point 'cultural compass' for creating a grade-appropriate
inclusive curriculum. Chapters offer activities and strategies perfect for any working with kids
from various cultural backgrounds, and provide keys to connecting a child's home life and ethnic
background with school life. Educators need this!
The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook
Dathan D. Rush and M'Lisa L. Shelden
Brookes Publishing
Box 10624, Baltimore MD 21285-0624
1598570676, $34.95, www.brookespublishing.com
The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook is a pick for any working with children with special
needs, and offers evidence-based coaching methods to help early childhood practitioners support
professionals and families in the process of handling these special needs kids. From understanding
the five basics of coaching practices and how to conduct a positive coaching session to adjusting
coaching techniques to meet parent and educator needs, this is recommended for developmental
specialists in early education, and any college-level collection catering to such programs.
The Sports Shelf
Sport Finance, second edition
Gil Fried, et.al.
Human Kinetics
Box 5976, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
0736067701, $73.00, www.hkusa.com
SPORT FINANCE appears in an updated, second edition to show students how to apply financial
concepts to the ideas of sport management and operations. College-level sport finance courses
offer keys for students interested in becoming involved in the sport industry, from clubs to retail
and professional settings, and this new edition expands coverage on business structures, ethical
guidelines, and more. Newly updated examples and case studies keep the concepts and examples
current.
Shunt: The Story of James Hunt
Tom Rubython
Myrtle Press
tomrubython@themyrtlepress.com
http://www.themyrtlepress.com
9780956565600, $30.20, www.amazon.com
Shunt: The Story of James Hunt documents the life of a race car driver as notorious for his wild
personality and many girlfriends as he was for racing. Despite his off-track activities, he also was
known as the fastest driver on the Formula One circuits in the 1970s - and this definitive
biography focuses on his life in sports. His researchers have provided a solid focus on the extent
of his driving career, from his early days to the last hours of his life, and examines his astonishing
rise in fame. No racing library should be without this detailed examination, which captures not
only his career but his times.
Human Kinetics
Box 5976, Champaign, IL 61825-5076
www.hkusa.com
The fourth updated edition of Paul M. Pedersen, et.al.'s CONTEMPORARY SPORT
MANAGEMENT (0736081674, $89.00) provides students with a fine overview of sport
management, presenting discussions of the basic aspects of the profession and its requirements.
This revised edition offers a full-color format, blends in an online study guide, and teaches the
legal, cultural, historical and psychology aspect of sport management. Three new chapters cover
youth and community sport. Any college-level sports business library will find this a solid
reference! General appealing to snow bunnies will relish Chris Fellows' TOTAL SKIING
(0736083650, $24.95), from a renowned ski instructor who shares his proven step-by-step
program for assessing skiing skills and identifying exercises to enhance these skills. Sample
programs for each skier type offer guidance for dryland and on-snow drills for all levels of ski
performance, making this a top pick for any general lending library or sports collection. Joseph F.
Signorile's BENDING THE AGING CURVE: THE COMPLETE EXERCISE GUIDE FOR
OLDER ADULTS (0736074457, $44.00) pairs a book with a DVD package and provides a
training program for older adults. It offers strategies for improving body composition and
flexibility and offers a series of tests that allow you to assess your clients' strengths and
weaknesses. Videos of these exercises complete the presentation and provide professional trainers
with a powerful resource and prescription for safer, more effective elder exercise! Krista Austin,
PhD, CSCS and Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS's PERFORMANCE NUTRITION:
APPLYING THE SCIENCE OF NUTRIENT TIMING (0736079459, $24.95) is a fine
recommendation for any who would optimize training and improve performance. Theory is
blended with the latest research in nutrient timing and offers a survey of sport nutrition that
belongs on the shelves of any serious sports library. Chapters recommend approaches for a range
of sport types, from endurance to combative and team sports, and include food lists for nutrition
plans, food functionality, and more. Bill I. Campbell and Marie A. Spano edit NSCA'S GUIDE
TO SPORT AND EXERCISE NUTRITION (0736083499, $39.00), a fine survey offering
guidelines on nutrition needs for a range of sports and exercise clientele. Fitness professionals
receive advice on nutrition for a range of aspirations, from competition to individual fitness
programs, and will appreciate the in-depth survey of food selection, digestion, and more. Any
who want to improve training and performance will find this a top reference perfect for any fitness
professional!
The Computer Shelf
iMovie '11 & iDVD: The Missing Manual
David Pogue & Aaron Miller
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
9781449393274, $39.99, www.oreilly.com
iMovie '11 & iDVD: The Missing Manual offers the book that should have been in the box, and
teaches the basics of how to create a professional video from raw footage, add transitions, and
design movie previews. From distributing a movie on smartphones and one's own website to
exporting to YouTube, Facebook and other social media networks, this is packed with a range of
applications for any who would work with iMovie 11 and iDVD.
R Cookbook
Paul Teetor
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596809157, $39.99, www.oreilly.com
R Cookbook packs in over 200 practical recipes and helps users perform data analysis with R
quickly and efficiently. It gathers task-oriented 'recipes' that already have the calculations
embedded, addresses specific problems they apply to, and discusses solutions and how they work.
Data programmers learn how to create vectors, handle input and output data, work with
probability, create graphic displays, and more. Data analysts will find this a unique, invaluable
guide!
Beginning Java SE 6 Game Programming, third edition
Jonathan S. Harbour
Course Technology
20 Channel Center Street, Boston MA 02210
1435458086, $34.99, www.courseptr.com
The third updated edition of Beginning Java SE 6 Game Programming is a recommendation for
beginning game programmers who already have some Java experience but who want to learn how
to create games using the latest version of the Java SDK, Java 6. Easy language uses tutorials and
examples showing how to write short programs that reinforce programming concepts. A
step-by-step foundation is presented that creates key building blocks of knowledge in a pick for
any game programming collection.
GPU Pro2
Wolfgang Engel, Editor
A.K. Peters
5 Commonwealth Road, #2C, Natick, MA 01760
9781568817187, $69.95, www.akpeters.com
GPU Pro2 offers the second volume in the GPU Pro book series, offering hands-on advice and
procedures for resolving common graphics programming issues. Any who have the basics down
will find this progresses to cover advanced rendering techniques and keys to integrating shadow
maps and more. From post-processing effects on mobile devices to visibility for games, this offers
advanced, specific formulas and keys in a pick especially recommended to accompany others in
the series.
Microsoft Press
c/o O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein, Hwy N., Sebastopol, CA 95472-2811
www.microsoft.com/mspress
Joan Lambert and Joyce Cox's MOS STUDY GUIDE FOR MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL,
POWERPOINT & OUTLOOK EXAMS, 2010 (9780735648753, $44.99) includes an ebook of
practice files, an exam discount offer, and chapters packed with exam prep for MOS certification.
From objective-by-objective reviews and hands-on practice tests to reviews that explain concepts
and their many applications, this is packed with keys to success and is a 'must' for any MOS
exam-taker! Mike Snyder, Jim Steger and Brendon Landers' MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM
2011 STEP BY STEP (9780735648906, $34.99) provides easy numbered steps, screenshot
examples, and tips for using practice files for hands-on experience and is a top pick for any
student of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. It teaches how to profile customer relationships, track
customer activity, and access data in other areas from Outlook to the web, and it surveys
campaigns, contracts and more. Learn to set up a dashboard of key metrics, copy campaign
records, and create and edit a Knowledge Base with this outstanding guide! Dino Esposito's
PROGRAMMING MICROSOFT ASP.NET 4 (9780735643383, $59.99) provides a fine guide to
developing ASP.NET web solutions, and is a definitive guide for any web developer's collection.
From learning how to configure ASP.NET to choosing server controls, managing sessions and
using patterns for presentation, this is packed with examples and code and is a top
recommendation for any programmer working with ASP.NET 4. Rob Miles' LEARN
PROGRAMMING NOW: MICROSOFT XNA GAME STUDIO 4.0 (9780735651579, $29.99)
tells game programmers how to create games for Xbox 360, Windows Phone 7 and other
applications, teaching the basics while assuming no prior knowledge of computer programming.
The basics of XNA and C# programming are revealed in projects that bring game ideas to life and
teach how to build game objects, capture sounds, and create networked games. A fine pick for
any game programmer's collection! Raffaele Garofalo's BUILDING ENTERPRISE
APPLICATIONS WITH WINDOWS PRESENTATION FOUNDATION AND THE MVVM
MODEL VIEW VIEWMODEL PATTERN (9780735650923, $19.99) tells how to create
line-of-business applications with MVVM design, teaching the basics of UI design patterns and
how to use the application for different project goals. Business programmers and developers will
appreciate the hands-on tutorial covering all its basics plus practice exercises to reinforce learning.
MICROSOFT EXPRESSION BLEND 4 STEP BY STEP (9780735639010, $44.99) teaches
how to design rich user interfaces for Microsoft Silverlight-based applications using Expression
Blend 4. It provides step-by-step approaches to using interactive elements without writing code,
packing in screen images to help check work and showing how to build skills using ready-made
practice files. Any collection strong in Microsoft Expression 4 must have this practice guide!
PKI Uncovered
Andre Karamanian, Srinivas Tenneti, Francois Dessart
Cisco Press
c/o Pearson Technology Group
800 East 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240
1587059169, $65.00, www.ciscopress.com
PKI Uncovered: Certificate-Based Security solutions for next-Generation Networks provides a
powerful survey sharing best practices and experiences drawn from helping Cisco customers
deploy PKI in different kinds of organizations, and is a must for any developer planning a PKI
system. From secure remote access and using certificates to manage identity to offering guidelines
for using PKI with Cisco operations and troubleshooting, this pairs case study examples with
technical insights and is a 'must' for any networking library strong in security protocols.
The Photography Shelf
Serial Photography
Harold Mante
Rocky Nook
26 West Mission St. Suite 3, Santa Barbara CA 93101
9781933952734, $39.95, www.rockynook.com
Serial Photography: Using Themed Images to Improve Your Photographic Skills explains how to
focus your photographic work on themes, objects and colors and offers a series of tips on how to
incorporate this perspective into photographic efforts and new images. Many of the author's own
photos serve as examples explaining concepts and the idea of producing serial projects. This can
be used as either a textbook or a course guide by amateurs and professionals alike, and is a pick
for any serious photography collection.
Course Technology
20 Channel Center St., Boston MA 02210
www.courseptr.com
The sixth updated edition of BEN LONG'S COMPLETE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
(1435459202, $44.99) is 'the' book of mention for any interested in the latest digital photography
options. New material covering Photoshop CS5, CameraRaw6, and more offer insights into all the
latest programs and techniques and teach how to handle equipment and take the best shots. Image
editing, composition, and shooting panoramas are only a few of the topics all enhanced by many
striking color photo examples throughout, making this a top recommendation for any
photographer's collection! Photography libraries will also welcome Lindsay Adler's FASHION
FLAIR FOR PORTRAIT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY (1435458842, $34.99), a
coverage that shows how to apply the concepts of fashion photography to portrait and wedding
photography needs. From using fashion concepts to make a wedding portrait stand out to lighting
and camera tricks, this teaches how to maximize the fashion fair approach for outstanding results.
David Busch and Alexander S. White's CANON POWERSHOT G12 GUIDE TO DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY (1435459504, $29.99) provides a fine, specific guide to the digital Canon
model and is a pick for any owners, whether newcomers or old hands. It shows how to use all its
controls and features, from selecting the best autofocus mode to understanding the 'fad' that is
HDR photography and using the camera's advanced shooting and movie-making capabilities.
iPhoto '11: The Missing Manual
David Pogue & Lesa Snider
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9781449393236, $34.99, www.oreilly.com
iPhoto '11: The Missing Manual is a 'must' for any interested in Macs and digital photography,
showing how to organize a collection and how to share images online. iPhoto 11 is perfect for
Mac users who wish to transfer photos from a digital camera, organize them, and more: this
manual tells how, covering all the basics of editing raw files, fixing images, setting up a Flickr
account, and more.
Green Screen Glamour Photography Made Easy
Jack Watson
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Ave, Ocala FL 34471-0640
9781601386731, $39.95, www.atlantic-pub.com
Green Screen Glamour Photography Made Easy offers keys to creating glamour photo images
using Green Screen technology, is accompanied by a DVD and software, and offers specifics into
a technique for compositing two images together in which color from one is removed, revealing
another image behind it. This technology was once only for advanced photographers: now a wider
audience has access to it, with software paired with a specific book for digital video pros and
photographers alike. A fine, specific guide for any in-depth photography library!
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel
Daniel Cooney
Barron's
250 Wireless, Hauppauge, NY 11788
9780764146299, $23.99, www.barronseduc.com
Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel: All New Edition provides a fine survey sharing the
secrets of creating character, plotlines, and how to bring drama to a graphic novel story. The
basics of drawing are covered, including digital rendering, in a fully illustrated step-by-step
presentation of both black and white and color sketches.
Writing the Paranormal Novel
Steven Harper
Writer's Digest Books
4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
1599631342, $17.99, www.writersdigest.com
Writing the Paranormal Novel: Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements
Into Your Story provides writers with a fine reference on how to build successful supernatural
elements into any story line. Whether handling magic and vampires or creating a twist of plot and
a believable subplot, this covers writers' techniques and tells how to research a novel and get it
published. An outstanding survey results!
Writer's Digest Books
4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
www.writersdigest.com
Donald Maass's THE BREAKOUT NOVELIST: CRAFT AND STRATEGIES FOR CAREER
FICTION WRITERS (1582979901, $24.99) uses lay-flat hardcover spiral binding to make it easy
for shelving and reference alike and comes from a veteran literary agent who uses his workshops
and previous books to provide writers with keys to getting a novel recognized. Examples from
modern authors from all genres teach the basics of writing great fiction and offer important
insights into the differences between ordinary and exceptional writing. The story-by-story analysis
and comparisons and invaluable for any novelist. Larry Brooks' STORY ENGINEERING:
MASTERING THE 6 CORE COMPETENCIES OF SUCCESSFUL WRITING
(9781582979984, $17.99) examines the basic of what makes a good story or screenplay superior.
From the design and elements that make up a story to how it handles six specific aspects of
storytelling to become superior, this is a pick for any novelist who wants to improve their writing
style.
The Nautical Shelf
RMS Titanic: Owner's Workshop Manual
David F. Hutchings and Richard de Kerbrech
Zenith Press
c/o Quayside Publishing Group
400 - 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760340790, $28.00, www.zenithpress.com
RMS Titanic: Owner's Workshop Manual provides an outstanding survey of the Titanic's
technical specifications, and is a top pick for any interested in the ship and its systems. It focuses
on the design and construction of the passenger ship and offers color and black and white photos,
diagrams, ad reproductions, and more and is a specific, top reference for any collection strong in
Titanic history and events.
The Judicial Studies Shelf
A Practical Guide to Fostering Law
Lynn Davis
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Box 960, Herndon, VA 20172-0980
9781849050920, $34.95, www.jkp.com
A Practical Guide to Fostering Law: Fostering Regulations, Child Care law, and the Youth Justice
System surveys the key role foster parents play in a child's life, offering a detailed survey of the
legal concerns and policies applicable to fostering law. Key areas of law show how foster care fits
into the regulations surrounding childcare, explaining care proceedings, witness requirements, and
what happens if a fostered person becomes involved in crime. Any collection catering to foster
parents needs this different, specific reference.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
The Art of Immersion
Frank Rose
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393076011, $26.95, www.wwnorton.com
THE ART OF IMMERSION: HOW THE DIGITAL GENERATION IS REMAKING
HOLLYWOOD, MADISON AVENUE, AND THE WAY WE TELL STORIES provides a fine
account of the next generation of media and those who are changing its systems and
presentations. Stories today are changing the boundaries imposed by print, film and video,
combing formats and creating three-dimensional narratives for the world to see. Chapters
document these changes and discuss the future of media as a whole.
The Script-Selling Game
Kathie Fong Yoneda
Michael Wiese Productions
12400 Ventura Blvd. #1111, Studio City, CA 91604
9781932907919, $19.95, www.mwp.com
The Script-Selling Game offers a revised, updated edition of a classic guide to how the movie and
TV business works, and comes from an author who has worked in film and television for more
than 30 years. Her positions working with Disney, Paramount TV and others makes for a solid
insider's approach to story analysis for live-action and animation projects alike, offering script
writers keys to breaking into the Hollywood market. From common mistakes new writers make -
such as submitting a script in the wrong format - to how writers over-use dialogue, this is packed
with keys to success and is a top pick for any would-be Hollywood script writer!
A Shot in the Dark
Jay Holben
Course Technology
20 Channel Center St., Boston MA 02210
143545863X, $44.99, www.courseptr.com
A SHOT IN THE DARK: A CREATIVE DIY GUIDE TO DIGITAL VIDEO LIGHTING ON
(ALMOST) NO BUDGET shows that good lighting doesn't require extensive hardware. Film
directors can produce near-professional results with their own equipment and a little more savvy
about lighting - and this book is the place to turn to for more details. From techniques to
hands-on projects that pave the way to creating this lighting to obtaining tools from inexpensive
resources, this makes for an outstanding reference any small production director on a budget
should have.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
The Cypress House
Michael Koryta
Little, Brown
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
9780316053723, $24.99, www.hachettebookgroup.com
THE CYPRESS HOUSE is a top recommendation for any general lending library seeing
popularity in supernatural fiction. Arlen is able to see death in a man's eyes - but when he awakens
on a train one evening and sees his fellow passengers are doomed, he tries to warn them. Only a
teen believes him and they abandon the train, only to find themselves trapped at an isolated
boardinghouse in the path of a hurricane. Can they really beat their destiny? A gripping
supernatural thriller evolves.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Zombie Jim
Mark Twain and W. Bill Czolgosz
Gallery Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
9781451609783, $15.00, www.simonandschuster.com
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Zombie Jim provides a fine literary mix taking the Finn
legend and adding a modern element in which the dead arise from a mutant strain of TB, causing a
son to flee his undead father and journey down the Mississippi. The added zombie intrigue and
fantasy segment makes for an involving remake of the Mississippi coming of age classic - and will
be a pick for any fan of the old Huck Finn and the new science fiction focuses.
The Amazon Legion
Tom Kratman
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
9781439134269, $24.00, www.baen.com
The Amazon Legion tells of a colony planet where one Carrera has had his revenge, destroying
those who had ruined his life by killing his family in a terrorist attack. Now there's political strife
between warring factions over a nuclear armed United Earth Peace Fleet - and the Amazon
Regiment is entrusted with the job of finishing freeing the planet - by placing women and children
at the forefront of battle. An outstanding military fantasy emerges, recommended for any sci fi
collection strong in military settings.
Blind Man's Bluff
Peter David
Gallery Books
c/o Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl.
New York, NY 10020
9780743429603, $16.00, www.simonandschuster.com
Another Star Trek: New Frontier title is recommended for collections that have seen prior
enthusiasm for Peter David's AFTER THE FALL and MISSING IN ACTION. Here Captain
Calhoun faces a dual threat from two dangerous forces - a mysterious alien rate bent on the
destruction or domination of humanity, and a living creature turned computer simulation that
represents a growing menace for the Federation. A fine tense science fiction thriller evolves!
The Needlecraft Shelf
Sensational Bead Embroidery
Sherry Serafini
Lark Crafts
c/o Lark Books
387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
9781600596728, $24.95, www.larkcrafts.com
Sensational Bead Embroidery is for any crafter who would incorporate needlework into
jewelry-making efforts. It covers the basics of Sherry Serafini's signature bead embroidery,
showing how she selects her designs and puts together her pieces. All the basics of bead
embroidery are covered in a fine series of projects perfect for bead-making and jewelry-making
audiences alike!
Martingale & Company
19201 - 120th Ave NE, Suite 102, Bothell, WA 98011-9511
www.martingale-pub.com
Barbara Warholic's SEWING POTTERY BY MACHINE (9781604680294, $22.99) is a
recommendation for any needlework collection looking for different projects. It teaches how to
wrap fabric strips around cording to make coiled pots, showing how to make traditional pottery
shapes using the method on seven sample projects. Any needleworker with a fabric stash will find
this a winner, packed with color photos and examples of how to sew pottery by machine. A bonus
CD of patterns comes with Kay MacKenzie's INSPIRED BY TRADITION (9781604680225,
$22.99), which provides some 50 applique block patterns following up to her EASY APPLIQUE
BLOCKS title. Here the new designs teach how to blend them into fabric, offering a line drawing
for each tracing and tips on hand and fusible machine applique alike. Any collection seeing
enthusiasm from her prior book must have this followup! Sheryl Thies' GET HOOKED ON
TUNISIAN CROCHET: LEARN HOW WITH 13 PROJECTS (9781604680355, $22.99)
teaches different applications for Tunisian crochet, offering a collection of garments, accessories,
and items for home decor which use the Tunisian crochet technique. Pieces range from easy to
intermediate, are identified for different skills levels, and include color photos of finished pieces as
well as materials and stitch guides. A top pick for any crocheter seeking something different!
The Library DVD Shelf
Flabs 2 Abs
Craig & Matt Lewandowski
Flabs2Abs LLC
PO Box 44312 Indianapolis, IN 46244
No ISBN, $19.95, www.flabs2abs.com
Flabs 2 Abs tells the truth behind weight loss and teaches how to go on a 30-day weight loss
program. The focus is on quick weight loss and toning: the creators of the program succeeded in
changing their bodies in a 30-day period in a quest to lose 25 pounds. This DVD pairs a nutrition
program with cardio and other exercises that begin with a 20-minute walk and go on from there.
Any who wish to lose weight will find this a winning approach!
Breathe: The Perfect Harmony of Breathing
Fabio Andrico and Yamila Diaz
Yang Tantra
c/o Shang Shung Institute - USA
18 Schoolhouse Road
P.O. Box 278, Conway, MA 01341
No ISBN, $19.95, www.yantrayoga.org
Breathe: The Perfect Harmony of Breathing is a solid pick for any DVD collection focusing on
yoga or new age applications. It comes from a certified yoga master who demonstrates simple
exercises to strengthen purposeful breathing, and presents exercises developed by Fabio Andrico,
inspired by his experience of many yoga systems. New age and collections seeing interest in yoga
topics will find this a top pick!
The Philosophy Shelf
Philosophy of Human Rights
David Boersema
Westview Press
2465 Central Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301
9780813344928, $46.00, www.westviewpress.com
Philosophy of Human Rights combines primary readings by noted authorities to consider the
theory and application of human rights to basic social and political concerns. College-level
students of either philosophy or social issues will find chapters packed with scholarly insights on
basic rights concepts, covering the scope of rights, their nature, and how they apply to issues and
modern debates.
Reading Negri: Marxism in Age of Empire
Pierre Lamarche, ax Rosenkrantz, David Sherman, Editors
Open Court Books
70 East Lake St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601
9780812696554, $39.95, www.opencourtbooks.com
Reading Negri: Marxism in Age of Empire comes from a key Marxist theorist well known for his
striking new analysis of globalization he co-authored with Michael Hardt in 2000. Most accounts
of Negri focus on Empire: this differs in providing a collection of essays offering readers a fuller
picture of Negri's thoughts, using all his works and discussing the great texts of philosophy in
their context. College-level collections strong in philosophy or Negri should consider this a key
acquisition!
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Scott Hilburn's PUNS OF STEEL (9781449401054, $12.99) provides a fine all-color collection
of Argyle Sweater single-panel cartoons, and is a 'must' for any ongoing fan of the panel or for
former fans of Gary Larson's classic The Far Side. Far Side has been reincarnated here: everyday
expressions, animals, and zany humor blend in a satisfyingly fun collection perfect for any
collection seeing popularity with Larson's style. Parents and collections catering to them will find
Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman's Zits character appealing - and the latest collection, DRIVE!
(9781449401078, $12.99) offers sketchbook 14 in the Zits collection. Outstanding strips and
panels capture the ongoing angst of the teen and his parental units, and make for an ongoing
recommendation for general collections!
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