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The Compassionate Life
Marc Ian Barasch
Berrett-Koehler
235 Montgomery #650, San Francisco CA 94104-2916
9781576757567, $16.95 www.bkconnection.com
Personal growth and spirituality blend in a fine survey of kindness and compassion in THE
COMPASSIONATE LIFE: WALKING THE PATH OF KINDNESS. From what can be learned
from Buddhist monks and emphatic apes to case histories of individuals who showed great
compassion against all odds - even murder and death - THE COMPASSIONATE LIFE is an
outstanding pick for any community library collection or personal reading list.
Uncle John's Gigantic Bathroom Reader
Bathroom Reader's Institute
5880 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
1592236065, $14.95, www.amazon.com
The large-sized omnibus edition Uncle John's Gigantic Bathroom Reader blends UNCLE
JOHN'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY BATHROOM READER with UNCLE JOHN'S
ABSOLUTELY ABSORBING BATHROOM READER in a large omnibus edition perfect for
casual reading. Hundreds of pages of information are for readers who do most of their serious
reading in the privy: interesting, little-known facts from books, web sites, articles and more offer
fun tidbits of detail on pop culture, forgotten history, strange lawsuits, and much more in a top
pick packed with entertainment value.
Research Strategies for a Digital Age, third edition
Bonnie L. Tensen
Wadsworth
c/o Cengage Learning
20 Channel Center St., Boston MA 02210
1428231293 $36.95 www.cengage.com/wadsworth
This third updated edition of a research classic appears in a spiral format perfect for lay-flat
consultation and blends traditional research methods with options on using and evaluating
electronic research technologies. Examples and tips provide the latest details on styles, Internet
search tools, online databases and more and discuss e-Books to illustrate the new digital
resources presented. Any reference library strong in digital research options needs this.
Arcade Mania!
Brian Ashcraft with Jean Snow
Kodansha America, Inc.
451 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10016
www.kodanshaamercia.com
9784770030788, $19.95, www.amazon.com
ARCADE MANIA! THE TURBO-CHARGED WORLD OF JAPAN'S GAME CENTERS
provides a history for any who have been enthralled by arcade games, touring the unusual, often
bizarre rituals that make up a Japanese arcade. Gamers and any interested in Japanese society and
culture will find this packed with game descriptions and fun insights perfect for fans of Japanese
culture.
Newton and the Counterfeiter
Thomas Levenson
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
9780151012787, $25.00 www.hmhbooks.com 1-800-225-3362
NEWTON AND THE COUNTERFEITER: THE UNKNOWN DETECTIVE CAREER OF THE
WORLD'S GREATEST SCIENTIST tells of Isaac Newton's surprising career move, leaving
university life where he made his revolutionary discoveries to become Warden of the Royal Mint
in London. His encounters there with counterfeiter criminal William Chaloner provide a riveting,
unusual aspect of Newton perfect for any general lending library!
Chop Suey
Andrew Coe
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave., New York NY 10016-4314
9780195331073, $24.95 www.oup.com
Popular books about Chinese culinary history are in general libraries but any college-level
collection strong in culinary history courses will find even more satisfying CHOP SUEY: A
CULTURAL HISTORY OF CHINESE FOOD IN THE UNITED STATES. The focus is on how
Chinese food came to be seen as part of American culture - a focus that differentiates CHOP
SUEY form say Jennifer Lee's more popular approach in FORTUNE COOKIE CHRONICLES.
Western history and psychology are far more prominently examined here for the college-level
audience that will welcome it.
The Nautical Shelf
The Annotated Sailing Alone Around the World
Joshua Slocum
Annotated by Rod Scher
Sheridan House
145 Palisade Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
9781574092752, $19.95, www.sheridanhouse.com
One man did what many thought was insane - sail around the world. He took it one step further
and did it alone. "The Annotated Sailing Alone Around the World" presents Joshua Slocum's
epic voyage with notes and research from Rod Scher, giving greater depth to Slocum's writings
and logs of his lonely voyage around the planet. "The Annotated Sailing Alone Around the
World" is a solid pick for those who enjoy true-life nautical adventures.
The Criminology Shelf
The Ride
Brian MacQuarrie
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780306816260, $26.00 www.dacapopress.com
In 1997 a ten-year-old was abducted and murdered close to his Cambridge home - and his father
demanded the death penalty for his abductor. Four years later he'd change his mind. "The Ride"
chronicles events leading to the murder, the investigation and trial, and how Bob Curley
struggled through grief and anger, and devoted himself to activism against predators. An
outstanding and dramatic account, "The Ride" will interest any general lending library.
The Railroading Shelf
Iron Trails of North America 1978-2008
Robert W. Burns
Schiffer
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764332623, $49.99 www.schifferbooks.com
Modern trains still captivate audiences and provide invaluable services, as demonstrated in Iron
Trails of North America 1978-2008, which foregoes the usual focus on antique vintage bygone
trains of olden times to focus on modern trains that still provide important services. Over 450
color photos show engines and trains and explain modern mergers, engines, histories, and routes.
Highly recommended for any library catering to rail buffs.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Small Mountain Owls
Scott Rashid
Schiffer
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
9780764332821, $39.99 www.schifferbooks.com
Over 160 photos and drawings of four species of small mountain owls to be found in the Rocky
Mountains makes for a gorgeous book covering every aspect of their natural history, from
anatomy and identification to natural history. Any library strong in detailed natural history of bird
species in general and owls in particular will find this an appealing, gorgeous reference.
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148
www.wiley.com
In a concise, systematic guide Peter Holt's Urological Disorders of the Dog & Cat (Manson
Publishing, 9781840760958, $120.00) focuses on assessment of the patient and practical
urological techniques involved in reaching a diagnosis. From different conditions and causes of
all types of urinary incontinence to clinical diagnostic practices, Urological Disorders of the Dog
& Cat is a pick recommended for both practicing vets and college-level collections catering to
vet students. Mary A. Fraser and Simon J. Girling's RABBIT MEDICINE AND SURGERY FOR
VETERINARY NURSES (9781405147064, $60.00) covers everything you need to know about
rabbits and comes from two experts with much background on treating rabbits. From rabbit
clinics and nutrition to medical problems and surgical nursing, color and black and white photos
support procedural descriptions and make this a fine pick for any vet student. College-level vet
collections will also relish the third edition of Steven E. Crow, Sally O. Walshaw and Jennifer E.
Boyle's MANUAL OF CLINICAL PROCEDURES IN DOGS, CATS, RABBITS & RODENTS
(9780813813042, $59.99), packed with expanded coverage of exotic small mammals and their
needs. From the latest common vet procedures to expanded coverage of rodents and in-depth
clinical processes, this is a 'must' for practicing vets and students alike.
The American History Shelf
Stupid American History
Leland Gregory
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
0740779915, $9.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
STUPID AMERICAN HISTORY: TALES OF STUPIDITY, STRANGENESS, AND MYTHCONCEPTIONS blends humor and American history ideas for history buffs, covering myths, legends and quotes that are famous - and misleading. From the mystery of Christopher Columbus' real appearance to the truth about how many Presidents actually owned slaves, this is a top pick for American history buffs who want courses in light, humorous doses perfect for trivia games.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Collected Stories V. 1-4
Roger Zelazny
NESFA Press
Box 809, Framingham, MA 01701
$29.00 each www.nesfa.org/press
Any definitive science fiction library needs the 4-volume series of collected stories by Roger
Zelazny. These include every short story and poem written by Zelazny, including all of his
award-winning nominations and stories. Volume 1, THRESHOLD (9781886778719, $29.00)
covers early years through the mid-1960s with such works as 'The Doors of His Face, the Lamps
of His Mouth'. Volume 2, POWER & LIGHT (9781886778771, $29.00) covers the mid-1960s,
his most fruitful period, and includes 'The Moment of the Storm' and his novel 'And Call Me
Conrad'. Volume 3 (9781886778788, $29.00) runs from the late 1960s to the early 70s with
stories such as 'Damnation Alley' and 'This Mortal Mountain'. Volume 4, LAST EXIT TO
BABYLON (9781886778795, $29.00) covers the late 1970s and early 80s with works such as
'Unicorn Variations' and 'Home is the Hangman'. Edited by David C. Grubbs, Christopher
Kovacs, and Ann Crimmins, these are a 'must' for any serious, definitive science fiction library
charting the course of the early master authors.
Lifelode
Jo Walton
NESFA Press
Box 809, Framingham, MA 01701
9781886778825, $25.00 www.nesfa.org/press
Marakanda is a university town - one of three in the world that tell of Applekirk, a neighboring
town where magic, dragons, and adventures abound. Taveth's lifelode is keeping the Applekirk
Manor and its interlocking families safe during a time of change, but a scholar's arrival and time
transition marks a world that can't be controlled. A powerful story, Lifelode is a top pick for any
fantasy library.
Ace Books
c/o Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Greg Cox's COUNTDOWN (9780441017188, $15.00) is based on the DC Comics series and
provides a cast of comic book figures, from Jimmy Olsen and Mary Marvel to Jason Todd and
ex-superheroes forced to retire and rejoin humanity - until all the superheroes are called upon to
save the world. Kristin Landon's THE DARK REACHES (9780441017348, $7.99) tells of the
remnants of the human race who seek refuge on the Hidden Worlds only to find that after six
centuries, word comes that humans may have survived in Earth's own solar system. The Cold
Minds have returned to ferret them out, and it's up to a renegade pilot to help save the worlds.
Patrice Sarath's RED GOLD BRIDGE (9780441017355, $7.99) tells of a portal between our
world and another, where two girls journey and return after paying a price - with a young man in
tow. Colar doesn't fit in on Earth - and war threatens to embroil both universes.
Children of the Dawnland
Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear
Starscape
c/o TOR
175 - 5th Ave, New York NY 10010
0765320193, $17.99 www.tor.com
At the end of the Ice Age, when glaciers are melting and the world is changing, 12-year-old Twig
will discover she has talented Spirit dreams and powers that defy her mother's instructions to
ignore them. Her journey is set thirteen thousand years ago, in what is now the border between
Canada and the U.S., and provides a riveting story about a visionary girl whose quest affects her
entire people. A fine pick for young adult and adult readers alike.
Pyr Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
www.pyrsf.com
Matthew Sturges' MIDWINTER (9781591027348, $15.98) offers a riveting story telling of an
army war hero accused of treason and sentenced to life without parole at an ancient mountain
prison. Now he has a last chance to gain freedom and honor - by accepting a suicide mission and
struggling against dark forces with a band of unlikely companions. A swift, involving plot keeps
readers guessing to the end. Chris Roberson's END OF THE CENTURY (9781591026976,
$15.00) tells of a teen alone on the streets in a strange city with only her visions give her keys to
her life. Alice finds herself pursued by strange creatures and a mystery challenge that will plague
her with visions and possibly cost her life in this absorbing thriller. James Enge's BLOOD OF
AMBROSE (9781591027362, $15.98) tells of Ambrosia, accused of witchcraft and put to trial
by combat where she's forced to call on her brother for help - a magic swordsman and drunk.
Change and adventure mark a fantasy hard to put down.
ROC Books
c/o Penguin Book Group
375 Hudson St., New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Faith Hunter's SKINWALKER (9780451462800, $7.99) presents another Jane Yellowrock novel
telling of a woman who is the last of her kind - a skinwalker of Cherokee descent who can turn
into any creature she desires. Add lust and a mission working for one of the oldest vampires in
New Orleans hunting a rogue vampire and you have a winning story of intrigue and fantasy. S.M.
Peters' GHOST OCEAN (9780451462695, $7.99) tells of Te, who works for a paranormal
investigator. When a friend of investigator Babu is murdered under impossible circumstances, Te
learns the death has released an ancient power, and finds herself immersed in a world more
dangerous than she anticipated. Both are outstanding fantasy leisure choices perfect for any
general lending library.
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
www.baen.com
Lieutenant General Michael O'Neal finds his Corp destroyed, his staff shot before him, and
himself arrested for war times, facing an unjust trial and death in John Ringo's Eye of the Storm
(9781439132739, $26.00). Add an invasion from a new alien race and one man's nightmare come
true and you have a swift military action story perfect for any military science fiction collection.
Michael Z. Williamson's CONTACT WITH CHAOS (1416591540, $24.00) provides any
military science fiction collection with a strong story revolving around the first aliens humans
encounter and a mass of political interests surrounding it. Add the revelation that the aliens are
not as simple as first expected and you have a story line with many strong twists and turns. Poul
Anderson's RISE OF THE TERRAN EMPIRE: THE TECHNIC CIVILIZATION SAGA
(1439132755, $14.00) is a fine story of a flamboyant member of a league of star traders who is
involved with a strong military fleet on earth - and in the founding of an empire. This is the third
volume in the complete edition of his Technic Civilization saga, recommended for owners of the
prior editions. Fred Saberhagen's OF BERSERKERS, SWORDS & VAMPIRES (1439132690,
$23.00) provides a Saberhagen retrospective perfect for any fan of his overall works, whether it
be his Berserker series of chaos and destruction, his 'Swords and Lost Swords' fantasy
adventures, or his Dracula series. This retrospective presents short stories from all three series in
a fine survey spanning some four decades of his varied productions. A set of fine paperbacks
make for excellent take-along summer totes. Eric Flint and Virginia DeMarce's 1634: THE
BAVARIAN CRISIS (9781439132760, $7.99) provides a new novel in the 'ring of fire' saga in
paperback for the first time, and continues the story of an alternate world in a troubled century
where the United States of Europe is influenced by time travelers thrown from their universe.
Mercedes Lackey and Roberta Gellis' AND LESS THAN KIND (9781439132845, $7.99) tells of
a duke and heir to a kingdom in an alternate universe where a queen's reign is dictated by a Dark
Court. Twins stand between evil and the morals of England in a fine fantasy tale. Robert
Heinlein's THE ROLLING STONES (1416591494, $13.99) is an outstanding classic presented in
a fine work perfect for new audiences, and tells of the Stone family's tour of the solar system
gone wrong. His classic THE PUPPET MASTERS (9781439132838, $14.00) also provides a
solid classic for new audiences, telling of a flying saucer's landing in Iowa and the disappearance
of agents involved in its landing. The truth is revealed in a riveting story.
The Economics Shelf
The Economic Naturalist's Field Guide: Common Sense Principles for Troubled Times
Robert H. Frank
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Book Group
2300 Chestnut, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780465015115, $26.00 www.basicbooks.com
The economic boom has ended and the connections between money and happiness have become
quite tenuous: THE ECONOMIC NATURALIST'S FIELD GUIDE discusses this link, considers
how the crisis has changed middle class perceptions and values, and offers a key to consuming
less as part of the solution. From reducing consumption to working towards a national health
plan, this provides a host of theories on how to win in troubled times.
The Myth of the Rational Market
Justin Fox
Harper Business
c/o HarperCollins
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022
9780060598990, $27.99 www.harpercollins.com
THE MYTH OF THE RATIONAL MARKET: A HISTORY OF RISK, REWARD, AND
DELUSION ON WALL STREET comes form a Time editor and economic columnist who tells
of the rise and fall of a powerful belief that financial markets are rational and capable of
regulating themselves. This belief has led to dangerous actions and market hypothesis and this
history introduces a new wave of analytical approach that points out the pitfalls of market
strategies and investor psychology. Any collection strong in economics, from college-level
holdings to general-interest libraries with solid business sections, needs this.
IT Savvy
Peter Weill
Harvard Business School Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
9781422181010, $29.95 www.harvardbusiness.org/press
Managers face an increasingly competitive global world and must know some degree of IT
(information technology) savvy to be successful. IT SAVVY teaches how to link IT to
bottom-line results and comes form IT expects who argue that success in the digital economy
will go to companies smart about using IT successfully. Fifteen years of field-tested research
contributes to a fine guide for managers on how to link IT to success.
The Business Shelf
How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Web Site Design Business
Bruce C. Brown and Charlotte Evans
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474-7014
9781601381439, $39.95 www.atlantic-pub.com
How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Web Site Design Business is a 'must' for any
who would turn a talent for web design into a business. Either a part-time or a full-time job can
be started in your own home: this gives the nuts and bolts of building your own such design
business quickly, offering a comprehensive study of the business side of web site design suitable
for both business and general-interest collections.
The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web
Bruce C. Brown
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474-7014
9781601381255, $24.95 www.atlantic-pub.com
Affiliate marketing is a profitable, web-based advertising method in which internet merchants pay independent third parties to promote their products or services. While Amazon.com developed it, it is available to any business, and The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web provides six steps to developing a successful web marketing campaign to increase web visitors and sales. Case studies supplement the practical tips in a guide perfect for any business library catering to web-based businesses.
Guide to Contract Pricing, fifth edition
John Edward Murphy, CPA, CPCM
Management Concepts
8230 Leesburg Pike, Suite 800, Vienna, VA 22182
www.managementconcepts.com
9781567262414, $99.00, www.amazon.com
John Edward Murphy has over 40 years experience in financial management and procurement,
working in government public sectors and founding his own consulting form specializing in
procurement, public policy and litigation support. His book offers specific and clear pricing and
cost analysis for government agencies and contractors alike, and is a 'must' for any serious
business collection.
How to Tell Anyone Anything
Richard S. Gallagher
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019-7420
0814410154, $14.95 www.amacombooks.org
HOW TO TELL ANYONE ANYTHING: BREAKTHROUGH TECHNIQUES FOR
HANDLING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS AT WORK uses the latest findings in
psychology to provide a step-by-step application for the business world. From typical
negative-ending communications patterns to more positive, effective strategies, this offers
concrete, successful verbal techniques.
Online Recruiting and Selection
Douglas H. Reynolds and John A. Weiner
Wiley/Blackwell
350 Main, Malden MA 02148
9781405182294, $29.95 www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell
ONLINE RECRUITING AND SELECTION; INNOVATIONS IN TALENT ACQUISITION is a
key to understanding the shift in hiring practices that Internet usage has introduced to the
business world. Chapters explore online recruiting and systems, considering common hiring
issues and offering HR and professional staff clues to recruiting candidates from around the
world. Any business collection catering to HR professionals in particular will find this
important.
The Luxury Strategy
J.N. Kapferer and V. Bastien
Kogan Page
525 S. 4th St. #241, Philadelphia, PA 19147
9780749454777, $49.95 www.koganpage.com
THE LUXURY STRATEGY: BREAK THE RULES OF MARKETING TO BUILD LUXURY
BRANDS discusses the luxury market and how to break in, and comes from two industry
insiders who analyze what makes a luxury brand and how to employ strategies to make the most
of pricing, distribution and more. Models for profitable luxury businesses compliment tips on
learning from luxury experiences in a title highly recommended for any basic business
collection.
The Introverted Leader
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
235 Montgomery #650, San Francisco CA 94104
9781576755778, $19.95 www.bkconnection.com
THE INTROVERTED LEADER: BUILDING ON YOUR QUIET STRENGTH covers the
common challenges introverts face at work, from perception gaps to seeking invisibility, and
offers alternatives which embrace natural lifestyles and integrate introverted strengths into
workplace activities. Introverts bring value to the workplace: this tells how to succeed in an
extroverted business world and is a 'must' for any business collection.
e-Riches 2.0
Scott Fox
Amacom
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814414621, $25.00 www.amacombooks.org
Any small business owner looking to translate brick n morter success to the Internet needs
e-RICHES 2.0: NEXT-GENERATION MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR MAKING
MILLIONS ONLINE. It comes from an Internet success coach who has helped many realize
online profits and covers everything from capitalizing on free social networking sites like
Facebook and Twitter and using 'viral marketing' to spread a brand name, making online videos,
and attracting free press coverage of news. A powerful set of practical tips!
Course Technology
30 Channel Center St., Boston, MA 02210
www.courseptr.com
Anthony T. Meola's 90 DAYS TO SUCCESS AS A MANAGER (1598638653, $19.99) provides
a manager's action plan for any new on the job. It tells how to manage people and processes
through a fact-based approach backed by 30 years of proven success by both the author and his
coaches, and uses actual job situations to pair with real work scenarios and solutions. Any
business library catering to managers needs this. Jason I. Miletsky provides the agency
perspective in PERSPECTIVES ON MARKETING (1598638718, $29.99) and PERSPECTIVES
ON BRANDING (1598638726, $29.99), two powerful business titles covering both sides of the
story in business operations. In MARKETING Michael Hand provides the client perspective in
topics covering everything from how to get the most from a client/agency relationship to
decision-making and personality perspectives. BRANDING has Genevieve Smith providing the
brand perspective in a range of topics from brand analysis and marketing to analysis and
evolution. The authors have not collaborated and what results are unbiased, unfiltered viewpoints
key to business success.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
Chasing Medical Miracles
Alex O'Meara
Walker & Company
175 - 5th Ave, New York NY 10010
0802716962, $25.00 www.walkerbooks.com
As a diabetic author Alex O'Meara had given up hope for a cure and for thirty years had to take
two or more shots of insulin daily. But in 2004 he signed up for a clinical trial involving an
experimental transplant - and his experience led to an investigation of the industry in CHASING
MEDICAL MIRACLES; THE PROMISE AND PERILS OF CLINICAL TRIALS. It's the first
book to offer a behind-the-scenes view of clinical trails and how they operate and are funded, and
is key for any medical student and consumer who wishes to understand their organization and
importance.
Forget Memory
Anne Davis Basting
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
www.press.jhu.edu
0801892503, $19.95, www.amazon.com
FORGET MEMORY: CREATING BETTER LIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA is
based on ten years of practice and research in the field of memory and studies innovative
programs that stimulate growth, humor and emotional connections. From how medical advances
are changing options for people with dementia to stories of memory loss without old age
attached, this is an outstanding survey for both health and general collections.
Pill Head
Joshua Lyon
Hyperion
114 - 5th Ave., New York NY 10011
9781401322984, $24.99 www.hyperionbooks.com
PILL HEAD: THE SECRET LIFE OF A PAINKILLER ADDICT is a powerful story of
substance abuse in an era where painkillers were freely available without a doctor. Their easy
accessibility led to their spread around the country, and PILL HEAD is the author's account of
the epidemic and a memoir of his struggles to recover from his addiction. Any lending library
will find it a revealing memoir.
Free From Lies
Alice Miller
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
0393069133, $24.95 www.wwnorton.com
FREE FROM LIES: DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE NEEDS is from any who denied that they
suffered physical and emotional abuse as children. Former victims can heal by discovering and
acknowledging their true history instead of denying it - and this explains why a therapist should
become a witness to the survivor of such cruelty rather than the usual neutral therapeutic role. A
powerful survey, this is a pick for any general or health lending library.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
400 Market St Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.jkp.com
Grandparents trying to handle a child with special needs will find plenty of tips on how to
effectively grandparent with love and care in Charlotte E. Thompson, MD's
GRANDPARENTING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (9781843109068, $19.95). It covers
everything from understanding and accepting diagnosis to helping at different stages of a child's
life, and covers everything from specialized care and resources to support systems. Public
libraries and health collections alike will find this an excellent pick. Diane Austin's THEORY
AND PRACTICE OF VOCAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: SONGS OF THE SELF (9781843108788,
$45.00) discusses a new, voice-based model of psychotherapy, where singing and vocal
improvisation are used to access unconscious aspects of the self. The basic ideas of this therapy
draw on over twenty years of research and add case studies to the mix of insights on using vocal
music therapy.
Smallpox: The Death of a Disease
D.A. Henderson, MD
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2119
9781591027225, $27.98 www.prometheusbooks.com
Any interested in a history of disease control - especially any health library - needs Smallpox:
The Death of a Disease. It charts 3,000 years of the relentless, incurable disease and the author's
own campaign to eliminate this disease from the world. Dr. Henderson's personal story of how he
led the World Health Organization's efforts is riveting and provides an insider's account of
international health issues. Recommended for health and general-interest libraries alike.
Planning Parenthood
Rebecca A. Clark, MD, PhD, et.al.
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
0801891124, $18.95 www.press.jhu.edu
PLANNING PARENTHOOD; STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN FERTILITY ASSISTANCE,
ADOPTION, AND SURROGACY offers all the latest insights on everything from adoption to
fertility assistance, legal and medical risks, personal issues prospective parents need to consider,
and more. Personal stories of parents' experiences blend with insights to make for a powerful
presentation of options perfect for any general lending library.
The Fibromyalgia Controversy
M. Clement Hall, MD
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781591026815, $18.98 www.prometheusbooks.com
Fibromyalgia is a disorder affecting as many as fifteen million Americans, mostly women, and
presents with widespread pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and more. It also is one of the most
contested conditions in modern times, offering ongoing debate and discussion. Here Dr. Hall
reviews the latest opinions and studies on the condition and pinpoints controversies in a guide for
sufferers and clinicians alike.
Getting Past Your Breakup
Susan J. Elliott
DaCapo Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780738213286, $14.95 www.dacapopress.com
GETTING PAST YOUR BREAKUP: HOW TO TURN A DEVASTATING LOSS INTO THE
BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU is a powerful positive book that should be
in every general lending library. It tells how to disengage from an ex, how to work through grief
and break the pattern of failed relationships, and what to do when you can't stop thinking about
your ex. Stories from real people blend with strategies to move on and make for an invaluable
guide.
The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog
Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD and Maia Szalavitz
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Book Group
0465056539, $15.95 www.basicbooks.com
What happens when a young child is traumatized, and how can a child recover from terror? THE
BOY WHO WAS RAISED AS A DOG AND OTHER STORIES FROM A CHILD
PSYCHIATRIST'S NOTEBOOK examines what traumatized children can teach us about loss,
love and healing processes. It explains what happens to the brain when children are exposed to
extreme stress, reveals methods for helping kids move past pain, and offers a set of insights
especially recommended for medical libraries as well as general lending collections.
The Human Sexuality Shelf
Kama Sutra Step by Step
DK Publishing, Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
www.dk.com
9780756650421, $25.00, www.amazon.com
Couples interested in erotic sensuality and 500 explicit color photos demonstrating sexual
positions will find the illustrated Kama Sutra Step by Step a fine 'how to' guide to sensual
sexuality. Kama 'sensation ratings' accompany not only instructions but insights on why various
positions work. Highly recommended for couples interested in trying the kama sutra positions
using a more visual aid than the original wordy text.
How to Get Your Man
Sally Huss
Huss Publishing
PO Box 206, La Jolla, CA 90038
9780982262528, $14.95
The pursuit of Mr. Right drives many women. "How to Get Your Man: The Slam-Dunk Formula
to Getting the Love of Your Life" is written by a veteran of life and dating, Sally Huss. Using her
enormous supply of wisdom, she offers helpful anecdotes and pieces of advice for any woman on
the road to romance. A practical and handy guide, "How to Get Your Man" is a must read.
The Cookbook Shelf
Wine Cocktails
A.J. Rathbun
Harvard Common Press
535 Albany St., Boston MA 02118
9781558324077, $12.95 www.harvardcommonpress.com
Fifty recipes for wine cocktails offer twists on classics and come from the author of PARTY
SNACKS! AND OTHERS. These recipes mix wine with fruit juice, herbs, spices and more and
provide different cocktails perfect for entertaining. A lovely book any lending library will
appreciate.
Dirty Dishes
Pino Luongo and Andrew Friedman
Bloomsbury
175 - 5th Avenue, Suite 300, New York NY 10010
1596914424, $25.00 www.bloomsburyusa.com
DIRTY DISHES; A RESTAURATEUR'S STORY OF PASSION, PAIN AND PASTA provides
a powerful story of a restaurant 'giant' who tells his side of the story of his legendary rise to fame.
From his childhood afternoons spent in his mother's kitchen in Tuscany to his early introduction
to the restaurant world, his memoir is a powerful and fun account of the New York food scene
and his personal evolution within it.
The Asian Vegan Kitchen
Hema Parekh
Kodansha America, Inc.
451 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
www.kodanshaamercia.com
9784770030696, $19.95, www.amazon.com
THE ASIAN VEGAN KITCHEN: AUTHENTIC AND APPETIZING DISHES FROM A
CONTINENT OF RICH FLAVORS provides over 200 recipes from soups and side dishes to
main dishes and noodle dishes, pairs these with over thirty pages of color photos, and includes
highlights of each country's cuisine. Any interested in Asian vegan cuisine needs this: it covers a
range of tastes and options in a fine, definitive guide.
Ani's Raw Food Desserts
Ani Phyo
DaCapo Lifelong
c/o Perseus Book Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780738213064, $17.95 www.dacapopress.com
Reap the benefits of raw foods in a cookbook offering such non-cook desserts as Lemon
Pudding-Filled Coconut Cupcakes, Mulberry Pecan Cookies, Chocolate Raisin Bark and more.
Raw food cookbooks usually focus primarily on main dishes, so it's pleasing to see a
dessert-oriented cookbook to round out the offerings: perfect for libraries already including more
extensive raw food cookbooks on their shelves and who see a rise in their popularity.
Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes
Adam Ried
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393068771, $24.95 www.wwnorton.com
Plenty of cookbooks offer milkshake recipes which are mostly standards with a few variations, so
it's a pleasure to see a cookbook entirely focused on milkshakes, offering staples plus new twists
in classics - such as a Mocha-Cardamom shake, a Ginger-Chai Shake, or Coffee-Hazelnut Shake.
Add some histories and colorful photos and you have an eye-catching cookbook perfect for any
lending library.
The Best of Relish Cookbook
Relish Magazine Editors
Countryman Press
Box 748, Woodstock, VT 05091
9780881508369, $24.95 www.countrymanpress.com
THE BEST OF RELISH appeared in May but deserves ongoing recommendation for any
cookbook library strong in American home and regional dishes. Over a hundred 'best' recipes
form the magazine range from Deep South Chicken to Gratin of Sweet Potatoes and Swiss
Chard, and mix variations on traditional themes with many worldwide ethnic influences. Add
color photos and you have an attractive winner.
Tassajara Dinners & Desserts
Dale and Melissa Kent
Gibbs Smith
Box 667, Layton, UT 84041
1423605209, $30.00 www.gibbs-smith.com
Any who visit the Tassajara Zen Center know about its careful routines and practices, and this
cookbook offers a host of vegan and vegetarian recipes perfect for those adopting a gentler diet.
Cook's stories in sidebars include topics such as 'How to Cook Vegetables and Let Go of Trying
to Please Everyone' and accompany dishes such as Tofu Lasagna with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese
and Chard and Parmesan Polenta Squares. Main dishes, desserts and more are packed with color
photos throughout, making for an inviting vegetarian cookbook.
The Computer Shelf
Prentice Hall/PTR
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.pearsoned.com www.informit.com/ph
Any library catering to Linux programmers will Benjamin Mako Hill, et.al.'s Official Ubuntu
Book, fourth edition (0137021208, $34.99) an outstanding survey of a free operating system that
teaches how to blend in and customize Ubuntu for home, business or small enterprises. From
locating troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users to using the accompanying DVD of the
Ubuntu Linux operating system for PCs, this is a winning recommendation. Barrie M. North's
FUNDAMENTALS OF JOOMLA! (0137017812, $69.99) is a fine survey combining a video
package from a top Joomla consultant and author with a booklet showing how to build
sophisticated websites easy to edit and update. Some 13 video lessons pair with the book to cover
all the basics, with the video reinforcing the process of building four complete sites with Joomla!
Edward L. Haletky's VMWARE VSPHERE AND VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE
SECURITY: SECURING THE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (0137158009, $49.99) is for IT
professionals involved in networking and offers complete hands-on help for securing Vmware
Vsphere and Virtual Infrastructure. From considering attacker perspectives and security threats to
learning how to secure deployment and management of virtual machines, this offers advanced
network coverage for any advanced networking IT pro.
Mastering AutoCad 2010 and AutoCad Lt 2010
George Omura
Sybex, Inc.
c/o John Wiley & Sons
989 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103
www.sybex.com
9780470466032, $49.99, www.amazon.com
There are a number of books on the market surveying AutoCad, but this is one of the best - a
virtual 'bible' of detail packing in tips on using everything from hatches and tables to linking
drawings to databases, presenting 3D models with x-ray views, importing PDF documents as
drawings, and much more. Newcomers will find the tutorials build skills while advanced users
will appreciate the detailed surveys of the latest features of the program. An accompanying DVD
packs in further project details and includes a trial version of AutoCad 2010 and a searchable
PDF of the book.
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596521554, $54.99 www.oreilly.com
AUTOMATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION WITH PERL by David N. Blank-Edelman
(9780596006396, $39.99) appears in its second updated edition for any systems administrator
working with Perl. It's been updated and expanded to include the latest operating systems and
technologies and replaces an outdated version, so is key for any serious Perl computing
collection. Topics include spam control, analyzing log files, working with different configuration
file formats, and more. Rich Shupe's LEARNING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL: GETTING
UP TO SPEED WITH FLASH (9780596159764, $44.99) offers beginning and intermediate
users a fine introduction to the latest version of Flash, packing in color examples to cover both
new and old features. No previous Flash experience is needed, making this an outstanding
recommendation for both computer and general collections. Chris Grover's GOOGLE
SKETCHUP: THE MISSING MANUAL (Pogue Press, 9780596521462, $34.99) offers an
outstanding guide to an alternative to expensive, complicated 3-D drawing programs. Use the
free SketchUp tools to draw in either 2-D or 3-D, add colors, design models, and develop models
from photos or drawings. Even animate them or blend them into Google's other services with this
winner. Jon Loeliger's VERSION CONTROL WITH GIT (9780596520120, $34.99) teaches
software engineers how to use Git in several real-world development environments, exploring an
open source version control program that permits a wide range of methods for development and
collaboration. From using Git for different version controls to using it to manage merges and
patches, this provides an invaluable developer's tool.
Addison-Wesley
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
www.informit/com/aw
J. Jeffrey Hanson's MASHUPS: STRATEGIES FOR THE MODERN ENTERPRISE
(032159181X, $39.99) is a top pick telling how to create quality web 2.0 mashups, from using
presentation-oriented styles to planning requirements, implementing a step-by-step guide to
design and services, and securing mashups. Mashups give businesses new ways to compete, and
this web services survey is the perfect place to start, offering a companion to MASHUP
PATTERNS. Jim Clarke, Jim Connors and Eric Bruno's JAVA FX: DEVELOPING RICH
INTERNET APPLICATIONS (013701287X, $39.99) tells how to build Rich Applications that
run on the desktop, the web, or mobile devices alike. Using Java FX, developers and graphic
designers will find plenty of enabling methods using the Java programming platform. From
building JavaFX programs to adding special effects, motion, and blending in pictures and videos
from other applications, this is a fine pick for any Java programmer's collection.
Course Technology
20 Channel Center St., Boston, MA 02210
www.courseptr.com
Learn to program games using Michael Snow's Game Programming with Silverlight
(1598639064, $39.99), a web-based application ideal for game development. Any interested in
game design will find this offers a fine survey of all the features of Silverlight 3 used in game
creation, teaching application basics and then how to create objects, animate them, network a
game to make it a multiplayer experience, and more. The complete source code for the book is
also available for download in a fine guide for any game programmer. Jerry Lee Ford Jr.'s
GETTING STARTED WITH GAME MAKER (1598638823, $34.99) shows game developers
how to create their own computer games - without programming knowledge. Using Game
Maker's simple drag-and-drop format and step-by-step instructions, this title shows gamers how
to produce games without worrying about learning programming skills.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Bourne Deception
Eric Van Lustbader
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9781600245992, $49.98 www.hachetteaudio.com
Eric Van Lustbader brings Robert Ludlum's Bourne scenario to life in a new Jason Bourne novel
with a gripping narration by Jeremy Davidson. When Jason Bourne is ambushed and nearly
killed on Bali, he takes his own death and sets out to find his would-be assassin. Add
international intrigue and you have a 'whodunnit' that just won't quit.
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com
Joshua Cooper Ramo's THE AGE OF THE UNTHINKABLE: WHY THE NEW WORLD
DISORDER CONSTANTLY SURPRISES US AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
(9781600247200, $34.98) comes from a managing director of one of the world's leading
geostrategy firms, and offers a new model of hope for thinking about a newly unpredictable
world order. He explains why the usual thinking patterns aren't working - and how a new
environment of unpredictability demands different approaches and frameworks for success. Any
business or general lending library will find his an involving audio, powered by the author's own
voice. Michael Connelly's THE SCARECROW (9781600245749, $39.98) pairs L.A. actor Peter
Giles' extensive TV and film background with a thriller telling of a crime reporter's final days
and his choice to produce the definitive murder story of his career. His decision leads to a
dangerous murder investigation where Jack is onto a ruthless killer with perfect knowledge of
police routines. Dan Simmons' THE TERROR (9781600244858, $14.98) pairs Simon Vance's
award-winning voice with the vivid story of an 1845 expedition of the first steam-powered
vessels to search for the legendary Northwest Passage. When the leader meets a terrible death,
surviving crewmen find themselves in desperate situations in a vivid adventure thriller. John C.
Maxwell's HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK (9781600246098, $24.98) comes from a
renowned leadership expert and speaker who offers a fine survey on how to be more creative and
when to question popular thinking. Eleven keys to more effective thinking focus on insights for
personal success. George Dawes Green's RAVENS (9781600246258, $34.98) provides a dual
narration by Robert Petkoff and Maggi-Meg Reed as it tells of two drifters who stumble on the
identity of the latest multimillion-dollar Jackpot winner - and who determine to blackmail the
family. Both funny and thrilling, RAVENS comes to life under audio. Anne Rivers Siddons' OFF
SEASON (9781600246340, $14.98) enjoys a fine reading by actress Jane Alexander as it tells of
decades of marriage that ends in loss and a solitary life for Lilly, who is looking to get past
tragedy. A moving, poignant story evolves. Brad Metzer's THE BOOK OF LIES
(9781600246630, $14.98) pairs the seasoned voice of narrator Scott Brick with the moving story
of a long-lost father, a murder, and a killer marked with the tattoos of Cain. A tense thriller
evolves. James Patterson and Michael Ledwige's THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X
(0316002925, $19.99) tells of a man born with a power to create: a deadly secret that is bound by
his title as protector of Earth and Alien Hunter. The fate of the world rests on his unique gifts -
and he's on a mission to capture his parents' murderer. The sequel by Patterson and Ned Rust,
DANIEL X: WATCH THE SKIES (9781600246197, $22.98) tells of the small town of
Holliswood packed with wealth - and evil. Daniel X is the only person to stop a tyrant from
wiping out the city and all its residents in this fine audio listen. Wonderful picks for any audio
collection, these!
Penguin Audio
375 Hudson, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
Dr. Denis Leary's WHY WE SUCK: A FEEL GOOD GUIDE TO STAYING FAT, LOUD,
LAZY AND STUPID (9780143142553, $29.95) actually tells how to overcome all 6the things
that lead to being 'sucky'. A memoir of his life blends with a funny assault on cultural norms to
make for a fine audio listen good for any audio library strong in humor or autobiography. Clive
Cussler and Paul Kemprecos' MEDUSA (978014314557, $29.95) is an abridged version fueled by
the experienced voice of Richard Ferrone, an award-winning narrator of hundreds of successful
audios. The thriller comes to life in a powerful presentation highly recommended for any audio
collection.
Brilliance Audio
c/o Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
www.brillianceaudio.com
Sean Doolittle's SAFER (1423377443, $34.99) is narrated by Patrick Lawlor and provides a
vivid story of a young copy who moves into a idyllic neighborhood in a small town only to find a
dangerous quarrel with a neighbor leads to false accusations and an unjust arrest. Suddenly Paul's
career and marriage are threatened, all because of a vengeful man. Spell-binding twists and turns
come to life under audio treatment. Dean Koontz's RELENTLESS (1423356950, $40.99) is a
powerful rendition read by Dan John Miller, whose 'best voice' branding lends a mesmerizing
quality to the story of a lucky man with a charmed life who finds one bad review of his new book
changes his life. His search for the mysterious reclusive writer leads to dangerous, deadly
encounters in this gripping saga of a sociopath. Ed Greenwood's DARK LORD (1423348915,
$38.95) receives a fine narration by Christopher Lane who brings to life the fantasy of a writer
drawn into his own world of brooding evil. This is the first in a saga listeners will find
engrossing and compelling. Patrick Rothfuss' THE NAME OF THE WIND (1423389263,
$44.99) receives a fine reading by Nick Podehl as it tells of Rvothe, who has stolen a princess
from a dangerous world, burned down a town, and talked to Gods. This fantasy of a hero is told
in his own voice, which makes this narrative even more compelling and vivid in audio form.
Libraries strong in fantasy audios must have this. Roger Kahn's THE BOYS OF SUMMER
(1423377680, $34.99) pairs veteran narrator Phil Gigante's warm and experienced voice with the
story of a young man who learned to play baseball during the 1930s and 40s and went on to play
for one of the most exciting major-league ball clubs in the world. Any fan of baseball history will
find the story comes alive especially vividly in audio format. Linda Howard's BURN
(1423310314, $36.99) enjoys veteran narrator Joyce Bean's smooth and polished award-winning
voice as it tells of Jenner Redwine, who wines a lottery jackpot only to find her life falling apart.
She doesn't fit into the world of the wealthy, but seven years later she's becoming close to another
type of world in this story of romance, intrigue, and money. John Lescroart's A PLAGUE OF
SECRETS (1423339770, $38.99) also enjoys a veteran's narrative skills as David Colacci
provides a powerful story of a multiple murder case's terrible secret, protected by an attorney who
may sacrifice his client's life in the process. Intrigue, homicide and danger mark a riveting thriller
perfect for collections strong in intrigue and adventure. On MP3-CD is Blake Crouch's
ABANDON (1423394712, $24.99), narrated by the fine voice of Luke Daniels and offering a
novel beginning in 1893, where every man, woman and child in a remote mining down will
vanish. Over a hundred years later two guides lead a history professor to the town to investigate a
haunting - and discover the past comes to life. Malcolm Hillgartner narrates Dean Koontz's
YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME (142335687X, $44.99), a fine story of an Internet
entrepreneur who has the world in his pocket, until he's diagnosed with incurable
cardiomyopathy and finds himself awaiting a heart transplant. A year later he's feeling better -
until gifts begin to appear with dangerous messages attached. An outstanding story evolves,
especially powerful in audio. Dan Simmons' HYPERION (1423381408, $49.99) provides a
riveting multicast narration as it tells of a creature called the Shrike on the world of Hyperion.
With the whole galaxy at war, seven pilgrims journey to Hyperion to uncover personal insights in
this fine science fiction drama. Matthew B. Crawford's SHOP CLASS AS SOULCRAFT: AN
INQUIRY INTO THE VALUE OF WORK (1441800085, $29.99) receives an excellent narration
by Max Bloomquist, whose smooth voice lends insights and philosophy to a probe of why
everyone need not be trained to become a 'knowledge worker'. Working with one's hands has its
own benefits, he maintains: his survey of the manual trades and their opportunities makes for a
meaningful, involving dialogue. Jeffrey Mousaieff Masson's THE FACE ON YOUR PLATE:
THE TRUTH ABOUT FOOD (1423384202, $29.99) receives a fine reading by Fred Stella, an
actor and voice expert, and explores our relationship with food animals. From psychological
factors that determine food choices to how our choices affect the wider environment and animal
lives, Jeffrey Moussaieff Mason draws important connections between food, health, and moral
living. An outstanding presentation for any audio library. Karen Slaughter's novel UNDONE
(1423342305, $38.99) receives Natalie Ross' stage acting background and smooth voice and tells
of Sara, who treats the city's poor and unlucky in a trauma center in Atlanta, finding relief from a
tragedy that changed her life - until she's drawn into a police investigation and becomes
embroiled in a dangerous mystery. Three characters from Slaughter's previous novels
FAITHLESS and FRACTURED interact and join forces in this memorable thriller. Diana
Palmer's HEARTLESS (1423382560, $34.95) enjoys veteran Phil Gigante's smooth voice and
tells of a Texas ranch where a teen worships her cowboy stepbrother who has left home early.
When romance enters the picture and re-unites them, trouble leads Gracie to reject her love - and
send him away. A powerful romance ensues, perfect for fans of romantic Westerns. Ridley
Pearson's KILLER SUMMER (1423383494, $29.99) receives the veteran skills of narrator Phil
Gigante as it tells of an Idaho sheriff who is charged with seeing that a wine action goes on
without a hitch. The world's most elite wine connoisseurs are tasting and bidding, and when a
bomb explodes, Walt is drawn into a dangerous game. Meg Gardiner's THE MEMORY
COLLECTOR (142336161X, $36.99) comes alive in audio powered by Susan Ericksen's smooth
and seasoned voice. It provides a thriller centered around forensic psychologist Jo Beckett, called
upon to handle an airline passenger who has a type of amnesia that can't form new memories.
Clues lead to a deadly biological threat in this winning thriller
The Fashion Shelf
Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style
Tom Julian
Chronicle Books
680 - 2nd St., San Francisco CA 94107
9780811868365, $19.95 www.chroniclebooks.com
Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style is a top pick for any fashion or arts collection, whether it be at
the college level or for a general-interest library. It packs in details ranging from button counts to
stitches and beyond, examining the progression of men's styles and staples in both classic and
alternative looks. Very highly recommended as a basic foundation examining men's style
trends.
The Art Shelf
Hudson Hills Press
3556 Main St., Manchester, VT 05254
www.hudsonhills.com
STEPHEN HANCOCK (9781555952914, $85.00) provides a detailed monograph of the artist's
paintings and drawings in full-page, full-sized living color to reflect his world travels and
perspectives of cultures and the arts. Blended into these pictures are photos, clippings and
messages from the artist's life, making for a treasure trove of personal perceptions and a visual
'diary' of observation perfect for any art library strong in modern art. Essays by Zahi Hawass and
Wendy Doniger accompany JOHN RANSOM PHILLIPS; A CONTEMPORARY BOOK OF
THE DEAD (9781555953157, $65.00), a powerful consideration of funerary texts drawn from
the Book of the Dead but melded with art for modern readers. Using watercolors on papyrus, this
collection of John Ransom Phillips's paintings creates a fine blend of modern interpretation and
ancient spiritual reflection and is perfect for both art and spirituality collections.
Thames & Hudson
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
www.thamesandhudsonusa.com
Irene Emery's construction of a comprehensive system of terminology for describing fabrics, The
Primary Structures of Fabrics (9780500288023, $49.95), was recognized as a classic on the first
publication of The Primary Structures of Fabrics back in 1966. It is based on years of study of
fabrics produced both by hand and by machine, and offers a solid survey of the structural makeup
of fabrics and their pieces. Any college-level arts collection strong in fabric art - as well as many
a needlework library - needs this definitive guide. Henri Cartier-Bresson's WALKER EVANS
PHOTOGRAPHING AMERICA 1929-1947 (9780500543702, $50.00) is edited by Agnes Sire
and includes an essay by Jean-Francois Chevrier, and uses a parallel between the work about
America made by Evans and Cartier-Bresson from 1929-1947. Evans defined his work as a
documentary, whereas Cartier-Bresson believed he was embracing new paths as a stills
photographer. Vintage black and white images pack a powerful survey of the perspectives and
approaches of both in a collection highly recommended for any college-level art library strong in
American image history and analysis. John Gillow's AFRICAN TEXTILES: COLOR AND
CREATIVITY ACROSS A CONTINENT (9780500288009, $44.95) is the first comprehensive
survey to illustrate the textiles of the entire continent, region by region, covering the handmade
textiles of every area and using an outline of techniques used to create the different works. Full
color illustrations of items such as Pygmy bark cloth from the Congo and Ethiopian weavings
makes for an outstanding presentation any library strong in African art history will relish.
Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter 11
Rhoda Grossman
Course Technology
20 Channel Center St., Boston, MA 02210
1598638939, $39.99 www.courseptr.com
Digital Painting Fundamentals with Corel Painter 11 is for any computer user interested in using
Corel Painter 11, the industry standard for pixel-based drawing and painting. It provides
step-by-step directions for using all the basic features of Painter 11, from the fundamentals of
drawing and composition to images that illustrate all techniques. A CD-ROM with the book
offers all the source images needed to complete the projects in the book, custom palettes and
libraries, and more. A 'must' for any user of Corel Painter 11.
How to Survive and Prosper As An Artist
Caroll Michels
Henry Holt
175 - 5th Ave, New York NY 10110
9780805088489, $20.00 www.henryholt.com
Career coach and artist-advocate Caroll Michels uses three decades of experience and insights to
provide a range of business details for aspiring artists, from obtaining gallery representation and
establishing prices to developing an exhibition and handling rejection. The practical business
savvy makes How to Survive and Prosper As An Artist a 'must have' for any aspiring artist and
libraries catering to them.
The Photography Shelf
Course Technology
20 Channel Center St., Boston, MA 02210
www.courseptr.com
Any owner of a Nikon D90 camera will find David D. Busch's Nikon D90 Digital SLR
Photography (1598639056, $29.99) an in-depth survey on how to use its many features. From
selecting the best autofocus mode and f/stop to making HDTV movies in the camera and keeping
the camera operating efficiently, this is a top pick for any new owner of the camera and uses
lovely color images to demonstrating settings and options. A fine, specific survey recommended
for any Nikon D90 owner. David D. Busch's CANON EOS REBEL T1I/500D (1435454960,
$29.99) covers the basics of this digital SLR Camera; one of Canon's most advanced. Chapters
show how to take advantage of its advanced previewing, video and flash capabilities and offer
hundreds of hands-on tips for producing superior photos, illustrated by color images throughout.
Matthew Bamberg's 101 QUICK AND EASY SECRETS TO CREATE WINNING
PHOTOGRAPHS (1598639021, $29.99) is a fine set of winning tips on how to blend
composition and technical skills for maximum effect. Chapters cover themes in achieving these
goals, use color photos to present results of different approaches, and teach everything form how
to manipulate images with light and shadow to create moods and add special effects to applying
skills to real-life challenges. An excellent course. Colin Smith and Tim Cooper's COMPLETE
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS (1584506857, $44.99) tells
how to improve images using Adobe Photoshop CS4. This new edition provides new content
covering all of the CS4 tools, offering a logical workflow of content for progressive learning and
pairing examples with color images and a fine step-by-step approach perfect for any seeking to
absorb Photoshop's powerful features. Stephen Burns' ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP CS4
TRICKERY AND FX (1584506830, $49.99) appears in a revised new edition to show digital
artists how to blend their skills with Adobe Photoshop CS4. Each chapter is laid out as a tutorial
and shows how to use the new Photoshop CS4 features to change ordinary photos to polished
images. All files needed to complete the tutorials are included online, with a supporting CD-
ROM offering full color Jpeg images for all and custom brushes. Highly recommended for any
Photoshop user.
Amherst Media
Box 586, Buffalo, NY 14226
www.amherstmedia.com
Jeff Smith's GUIDE TO HEAD AND SHOULDERS PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
(9781584282563, $34.95) discusses how to make close-ups more creative, flattering and
profitable through techniques and equipment that pair with clothing choices and background
options for maximum effect. Chapters pair color photo examples with tips on lighting,
expression, and marketing finished products. Billy Pegram's LIGHTING TECHNIQUES FOR
PHOTOGRAPHING MODEL PORTFOLIOS (9781584282594, $34.95) tells how to showcase a
model's best attributes and appeal to her target market, with chapters showing how to match
lighting to market the model, how to strobe for consistent results, and much more. Karen
Dorame's THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE TO MAKING MONEY (9781584282570, $34.95)
uses the insights of a dozen top professionals to cover established, successful business practices
in photography. From cutting costs to designing your own backdrops and making the most of a
studio's location, this is packed with practical tips. Neil Van Niekerk's ON-CAMERA FLASH
TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITAL WEDDING AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
(9781584282587, $34.95) tells how to create refined wedding photos using on-camera flash
rather than waiting for perfect light or using other devices. From choosing equipment and
understanding flash exposures to using high-speed flash sync and duplicating the effects of
available light, this is a winner for any aspiring wedding photographer. Also a top pick is Ellie
Vayo's GUIDE TO BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY (9781584282532, $34.95), teaching how to
create flattering images of any woman. From attracting boudoir photography clients to a studio to
selecting optimal lighting and designing appealing sets, any neo-professional will appreciate
this.
The Music Shelf
The Supremes
Mark Ribowsky
Da Capo
c/o Perseus Book Group
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
9780306815867, $26.00 www.dacapopress.com
THE SUPREMES: A SAGA OF MOTOWN DREAMS, SUCCESS, AND BETRAYAL offers a
powerful biography of the most successful female singing group of all time. From the initial
relationship of group members to their rise on the charts and their dance routines, THE
SUPREMES tells how they fostered the growth of the soul genre and helped bridge gaps between
black and white audiences alike. Any general lending library will find this a popular lend.
Course Technology
20 Channel Center St., Boston MA 02210
www.courseptr.com
Simon Cann's BECOMING A SYNTHESIZER WIZARD: FROM PRESETS TO POWER
USER (1598635506, $34.99) provides both a basic introduction to synthesizer magic and an
advanced construction of the functions of synthesis and choices available to the audio
manipulator. Analog synthesis, frequency, phase modulation, and specifics on four popular music
synthesizers and their unique techniques makes for a solid, powerful guide perfect for any
electronic musician's reference library. Also key is Todd M. Howard's GARAGEBAND 09
POWER! THE COMPREHENSIVE RECORDING AND PODCASTING GUIDE (1435454200,
$29.99), a survey packed with details on remixing, mashing, video editing, DVD creation and
more. Any musician or music publisher will find the coverage of this Mac-based program to be
complete and extensive, offering easy tips on how to produce professional-sounding music,
soundtracks, mixes and more. Screenshots blend with tutorials and examples for maximum
effect.
The Social Issues Shelf
Boomers: The Cold War Generation Grows Up
Victor D. Brooks
Ivan R. Dee
1332 N. Halsted St., Chicago IL 60642-2694
9781566637244, $24.95 www.ivanrdee.com
BOOMERS: THE COLD-WAR GENERATION GROWS UP offers a chronicle of newborn
children during the period between the end of World War II and the close of the 1960s, analyzing
how the influence on children of a new American pop culture monitored by adults contributed to
the growing 'generation gap' of later years. An intriguing survey, this is recommended for any
general interest library strong in American popular history and social issues.
Right Time, Right Place
Richard Brookhiser
Basic Books
c/o Perseus Book Group
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9780465013555, $27.50 www.basicbooks.com
This memoir of politics, RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE: COMING OF AGE WITH WILLIAM
F. BUCKLEY JR. AND THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT comes from one who wrote his
first cover story for the renowned conservative magazine National Review in 1969 when he was
fourteen, becoming its youngest senior editor at age 23, and is a fine memoir of his friendship
with William F. Buckley Jr, who tapped him as his successor - until he suddenly changed his
mind. Their friendship mirrors the progression of America's conservative movement, making for
a powerful memoir.
The End of the Long Summer
Dianne Dumanoski
Crown
c/o Crown Publishing
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
9780307396075, $25.00 www.crownpublishing.com
THE END OF THE LONG SUMMER: WHY WE MUST REMAKE OUR CIVILIZATION TO
SURVIVE ON A VOLATILE EARTH offers a passionate, powerful argument that the current
state of the planet is past the tipping point. It tells our focus should be on how to avoid the worst
- and how to handle environmental change that is now inevitable. History, science and culture
blend in a powerful survey essential for any library with books on environmental change and
human survival.
A Day in the Life
Robert Greenfield
Da Capo Press
c/o Perseus Book Group
2300 Chestnut St #200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780306816222, $24.95 www.dacapopress.com
A DAY IN THE LIFE: ONE FAMILY, THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, AND THE END OF THE
SIXTIES tells how an ideal marriage between two members of the English upper class fell part as
the psychedelic dreams of the 50s became the hard-rock of the 80s. Using Tommy Weber and
Susan Coriat as an example, the 60s and sentiments come to life in a solid true-life story of social
change at its fastest pace.
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
www.prometheusbooks.com
Moorthy S. Muthuswamy's DEFEATING POLITICAL ISLAM: THE NEW COLD WAR
(9781591027041, $25.98) analyzes the threat of global jihad and the Islamic supremacist,
considering what must be done to fight and win both the political and ideological arguments
against human rights that jihadists pose. His survey uses a recent statistical analysis of Islamic
doctrines and considers Muslim perspectives and how Islam promotes ideas of conquest. An
outstanding survey, college-level libraries strong in Middle East issues in general and Islam in
particular will find this a solid prospect for debate and discussion. Michael H. Stone, M.D.'s THE
ANATOMY OF EVIL (9781591027263, $26.98) could have been reviewed in our Health section
but is featured here for its wider importance to general collections and college-level social issues
shelves, as well. It comes from a clinical psychiatrist and host of Discovery Channel's Mostly
Evil series and scientifically explains and categorizes the habits of the world's killers. Over 600
biographies of murderers led to the author's 'scale' of evil and offers over 200 vivid case
descriptions of such evil.
Citizen Wealth
Wade Rathke
Berrett-Koehler
235 Montgomery #630, San Francisco CA 94104-2916
9781576758625, $24.95 www.bkconnection.com
CITIZEN WEALTH: WINNING THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE WORKING FAMILIES tells of a
rising gap between rich and poor and concurrent failing standards of living for millions of
Americans. It shares the strategies that enabled ACORN founder and author Wade Rathke to pull
together a holistic strategy for creating different types of wealth and assets, and provides a fine
set of stories and examples of these lessons.
$20 per Gallon
Christopher Steiner
Grand Central Publishing
www.hachettebookgroup.com
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780446549547, $24.99, www.amazon.com
$20 PER GALLON: HOW THE INEVITABLE RISE IN THE PRICE OF GASOLINE WILL
CHANGE OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER projects a major gas price hike that will continue
for decades - and will affect all aspects of everyday life. From how people choose to travel - via
train, for example, rather than plane - to a future without garbage trucks and where outsourced
jobs come back to America, this offers some startling images of social change. Any general
lending library needs this.
The Biography Shelf
In the Land of Long Fingernails
Charles Wilkins
Skyhorse Publishing
555 - 8th Ave. Suite 903, New York NY 10018
www.skyhorsepublishing.com
1602397090, $24.95, www.amazon.com
IN THE LAND OF LONG FINGERNAILS; A GRAVEDIGGER IN THE AGE OF AQUARIUS
tells of a college student who takes a job as a gravedigger - and discovers his job involves more
than just digging graves. His witnessing of a midsummer gravedigger's strike, the unearthing of a
victim of unsolved murder, and more makes for an involving guide packed with surprises, twists
and turns of plot. An intriguing, different kind of memoir.
First Lady of Hope: Michelle Obama
Elizabeth Lightfoot
Lyons Press
Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437
9781599215211, $14.95 www.lyonspress.com
Author Elizabeth Lightfoot worked as a columnist and magazine writer; here she provides a
biography to examine the background of first lady Michelle Obama. From her Chicago childhood
to her meeting with Barack at the prestigious law firm where they were the only African
Americans, this is a fine survey of her entire life, and a recommended pick for any general
collection.
The Education Shelf
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
www.corwinpress.com
Jon Wiles' DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL K-8 SCHOOLS: A PRINCIPAL'S GUIDE
(9781412966177, $26.95) provides a powerful guide to success, offering a model for K-8 school
design with strategies for designing curriculums paired with state standards. From developing
instructional methods and curriculums to activity charts and assessment techniques for the entire
school model, DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL K-8 SCHOOLS: A PRINCIPAL'S GUIDE
belongs in any serious education collection. Bonnie M. Davis' THE BIRACIAL AND
MULTIRACIAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE: A JOURNEY TO RACIAL LITERACY
(9781412975063, $22.95) provides a critical assessment of race and its meaning to schools. From
helping mixed-identity students develop racial identities to adjusting school culture to handle
cultural diversity and understanding the bi- and multiracial experience in U.S. history, this guide
considers modern classroom makeup and special challenges. Any educator will find it applicable
and essential. Also key for any school manager is Julaine E. Field, et.al.'s UNDERSTANDING
GIRL BULLYING AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT (9781412964876, $58.95), a powerful
survey of social aggression between girls and its measurement, assessment, and control. Chapters
offer case histories of parents and educators handling such conflicts at home and at school.
Stephen J. Valentine's EVERYTHING BUT TEACHING: PLANNING, PAPERWORK AND
PROCESSING (9781412967075, $25.95) is for any teacher who wants specific guidelines to
managing paperwork, time management, meetings, and record-keeping - all the things
accompanying teaching duties. From prioritizing common tasks to using paperwork to create
better opportunities, this is not to be missed. Marilyn Katzenmeyer and Gayle Moller's
AWAKENING THE SLEEPING GIANT: HELPING TEACHERS DEVELOP AS LEADERS
(9781412960403, $33.95) is a powerful tool appearing in its third updated edition to provide a
best-selling guide to teacher leaders. From how a teacher can accept a leadership role to working
with peers and building upon relationships within the school and outside of it, this is a fine
resource discussing keys to leadership qualities in teaching environments. Erin Marie Furtak's
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHERS (9781412972215,
$30.95) provides a strong tool based in solid research and covering all areas of science
assessments. Case studies, transcript excerpts, and templates for analyzing lessons for places
where formative assessments might apply make this a top pick for any education collection. The
second edition of Jeffrey Glanz's TEACHING 101: CLASSROOM STRATEGIES FOR THE
BEGINNING TEACHER (9781412967150, $38.95) has been revised and updated to provide a
fine set of tips on lesson planning, classroom management, assessments, literacy and more. The
latest school concerns pack a basic teacher's guide highly recommended for any beginning
teacher or library catering to them. Carolyn Chapman and Rita King's DIFFERENTIATED
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS, SECOND
EDITION (9781412972307, $33.95) has been completely revised and reorganized, offering
creative methods for increasing students' content by helping them become better readers. New
strategies, expanded coverage of key topics, and more offer tips on blending guided reading with
vocabulary. Richard D. Parsons' THINKING AND ACTING LIKE AN ECLECTIC SCHOOL
COUNSELOR (9781412966474, $26.95) presents a transtheoretical model school counselors
can use to evaluate student information and intervention techniques. From presenting a model for
effective counseling to introducing the basics of transtheoretical practices and pairing these with
case studies and guided exercises, this is a 'must' for any professional school counselor. Edward
H. Moore's SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (9781412965682,
$33.95) packs information into a guide for leaders interested in defining and organizing their
school's PR plan. Step-by-step assessments of techniques that work cover how to set
expectations, provide PR questions geared to needs, and provides tips on interviews from
industry professionals. Daniel M. Perna and Sarah F. Mahurt's READING TO LEARN IN
SECONDARY CLASSROOMS: INCREASING COMPREHENSION AND
UNDERSTANDING (9781412956123, $25.95) provides numerous classroom examples to show
teachers how to use research-based, effective strategies before, during and after reading to
reinforce student learning at different levels. From remaining focused and engaged to preparing
for assignments and developing pre-lesson plans, this is a winning strategy for success. Ken
O'Connor's HOW TO GRADE FOR LEARNING K-12, THIRD EDITION (9781412953825,
$38.95) is a powerful implementation of standards-based grading practices in a new edition
linking grades to standards and policies reinforcing them. Updated research and additional
information on homework compliment the new sections on academic dishonesty and more,
providing a new and thoroughly revised edition key to any education collection. Highly
recommended for any education library.
The Library DVD Shelf
Anchor Bay Entertainment
2401 West Big Beaver road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084-3304
www.anchorbayentertainment.com
www.collagevideo.com.fordummies
www.anchorbayent.com/fitness
These fine new fitness DVDs are top picks for any seeking to lose weight. CRUNCH LATIN
RHYTHMS: FAT BLASTING DANCE ($14.98) is from Crunch Fitness and advocates a fun
dance routine that doesn't feel like work. Hot Latin dance draws on several kinds of Latin dance
from mambo to cha cha and samba and provides an easy, equipment-free routine. DANCE IT
OFF BALLROOM: SAMBA, CHA CHA AND JIVE YOUR WAY TO A DANCER'S BODY
($14.98) offers a ballroom routine designed to be a workout. Ballroom dancer Kristina Milova
has created mini dance routines for the workout - and no partner's needed. DANCE OFF BELLY
FAT ($14.98) joins other '10 Minute Solutions' workouts designed to shape abs. These 10-minute
routines are for any busy person and focus on belly-blasting dance workouts to release stress and
burn calories. The hefty 10 MINUTE SOLUTION: KNOCKOUT BODY ($24.97) workouts
pairs a DVD with five workouts with weighted gloves and ten-minute routines designed for those
who have 'no time to exercise'. The kickboxing mix promotes all-body toning, from abs to upper
body workouts and cross-training cardio routines, and offers routines that can even be split into 5
separate workouts to fit any schedule. These are fine fitness additions for any workout
collection.
Lionsgate
2700 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404
www.lionsgatedvd.com
Two new Kathy Smith workout routines are powerful dance-inspired workouts. TOTAL BODY
LIFT ($14.98) shows how to develop a leaner, younger-looking body through upper body, leg,
butt and tummy lifts. Floor exercises, light weights, and lifts using chairs are all featured.
DANCE YOUR BODY SLIM: 6 HOT DANCE ROUTINES! ($14.98) features a 2-disc set of
routines for belly dance and Latin rhythms. They work both with and without partners and offers
stretches and dance routines perfect for trimming inches. All are top recommendations.
The Round Up
The Line King
Line King Productions
$19.95 www.worldstages.biz
The Line King appoints his leader, Harvis Williams to involve five ordinary people to complete
the challenge of three stages of line dance. The result is a fine video consisting of three
instructional dance videos, King's Dance, and deleted scenes which will both entertain and
educate any interested in dance.
Cardio for Beginners
Petra Kolber
Acacia
c/o Acorn Media Group
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3403
$14.99 www.acacialifestyle.com
If you're new to exercise, CARDIO FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect program to begin with. It
offers a range of easy mix-and-match workouts and blends easy dance moves with athletic-based
cardio workouts in 10- and 20-minute segments. A top pick for beginners new to cardio workouts
who want a gentle, easy yet effective introduction.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
Art and Spiritual Transformation
Finley Eversole, Ph.D.
Inner Traditions
One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767
9781594772818, $24.95 www.innertraditions.com
Spirituality and art join hands in this seven-stage journey represented in art form and exploring
the author's own meditation practice. Modern and postmodern art from 1945 onward are
surveyed in a blend of history, myth, literary and philosophical survey of the seven stages of
spiritual death and rebirth of the soul possible through art.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
Collectible African American Dolls
Yvonne H. Ellis
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
9781574325744, $29.95 www.collectorbooks.com
COLLECTING AFRICAN AMERICAN DOLLS: IDENTIFICATION & VALUES is a key
reference for any neo-professional doll collector. Its specific focus and arrangement by doll
maker allows for quick identification using the many color photos paired with each listing, while
brief histories and the latest value ranges will prove key to collector's efforts.
Coin Collector's CDs
Krause Publications
700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990-0001
www.krause.com
Two new CDs from Krause Publications and specifically designed for dedicated numismatists
would make superb additions to reference resources for dealers as well amateur coin collectors.
SILVER FEVER; THE COMSTOCK LODE TO THE CARSON CITY MINT (9781440202476,
$14.99) is edited by Robert R. Van Ryzin and offers a story of the mines and miners of the silver
lode. A searchable digital collection includes CC mint history and pricing in a disc made for
either Mac or PC users. HEADS OR TAILS; A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING
COINS (9781440203459, $9.99) also offers a PC or Mac-suitable CD: this geared to those
wishing to get started collecting coins. From how to acquire coins in a collection to pricing,
organizing and buying and selling coins, this packs in a powerful lesson for any beginning
collector. Individuals looking for easy get-started packages will want these CDs.
The Language Studies Shelf
Contemporary Spanish-English Dictionary
Merriam-Webster
Federal Street Press
Box 281, Springfield, MA 01102
9781596950559, $7.98 www.merriam-webster.com
80,000 entries and 100,000 translations enhance a guide packing thousands of examples of word
use in an affordable paperback dictionary perfect for high school to public lending libraries and
many a home reference library. English to Spanish and Spanish to English are provided in a fine
survey profiling both American English and International Spanish. Highly recommended!
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