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Donovan's Picks
Gilded Lili: Lili St. Cyr and the Striptease Mystique
Kelly DiNardo
Back Stage Books
c/o Watson-Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0823088898, $24.95 www.watsonguptill.com
Before Dita Von Teese or Madonna there was Lili St. Cyr, a glamorous blonde queen of
burlesque whose legacy influenced millions - but whose story has been largely untold, until now.
GILDED LILI covers her life and times and blends biography with cultural insights covering her
impact and the routines that shocked her world. Any library strong in biography and pop culture
will relish this lively survey.
The Book of the Bizarre: Freaky Facts & Strange Stories
Varla Ventura
Red Wheel Weiser
65 Parker Street Suite 7, Newburyport, MA 01950
9781578634378, $14.95 www.weiserbooks.com
Startling stranger-than-fact true trivia is packed into thirteen chapters in BOOK OF THE
BIZARRE, from surveys of haunted homes and spooky objects to strange facts about famous
personalities, literary oddities, and more. As a light trivia read, this can't be beat and any
collection catering to trivia fans will find it delightful.
More Information Than You Require
John Hodgman
Dutton
c/o Penguin Publishing Group
375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014
9780525950349, $25.00 www.penguin.com
From the topic of 'Gambling: the Sport of the Asthmatic Man' to 'The Future and Other
Superstitions', MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU REQUIRE is a hilarious take on news and
information. 'The real story' about quotes, news, and fun facts and misinformation is given in a
series of panels and debates, which makes for some pointed - as well as hilarious - reading.
Libraries strong in contemporary news humor will love this.
The Photography Shelf
India in Word & Image
Eric Meola
Welcome Books
6 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011
9781599620497, $60.00 www.welcomebooks.com
Any library specializing in cultural reviews of India, especially those seeking an oversized artistic
visual approach, will welcome India in Word & Image, a collection of photos by Eric Meola.
From temples to color-washed images of people, INDIA IN WORD & IMAGE presents an
outstanding splash of cultural insights and color combinations: while the photos are the 'meat',
accompanying dialogue offers personalized, cultural insights, as well. Very highly
recommended.
Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting
Bert Monroy
New Riders
c/o Pearson Technology Group
801 East 96th Street, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0321515870, $49.99 www.newriders.com
Bert Monroy is a pioneer of digital art and holds some 20 years experience in the advertising
industry. So he has both the photography and the commercial art background to provide a unique
approach to using Photoshop tools to maximum professional advantage. It's a 'master class' for
experienced Photoshop artists and covers all the basics of the program and how to create
eye-catching, creative compositions. From capturing sunlight to utilizing different backgrounds,
Photoshop Studio with Bert Monroy: Digital Painting is an outstanding guide needed by any
library strong in commercial Photoshop applications.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 One-on-One
Deke McClelland
Deke Press
c/o Oreilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596521899, $49.99 www.deke.oreilly.com
Master the basics of Photoshop CS4 with a workbook lesson plan perfect for at-home Photoshop
learners. It comes paired with a video and offers 12 self-paced tutorials and real-world projects,
plus over four hours of new video instruction that compliment nearly 1,000 color photos,
diagrams and screen shots for every Photoshop step. As a classroom supplement, online course
text or just a personal workbook, it can't be beat!
Lighting Techniques for Middle Key Portrait Photographers
Norman Phillips
Amherst Media
Box 586, Buffalo, NY 14226
9781584282310, $34.95 www.amherstmedia.com
Learn to avoid common problems and create stunning portraits with the aid of Lighting
Techniques for Middle Key Portrait Photographers, packing in tips for creating middle key
images of women, men and groups. Whether you're shooting in studio or on location, it pairs a
strong set of images by various photographers with specific tips, making this the perfect pick for
any photography library catering to neo-pros.
50 Lighting Setups
Steven H. Begleiter
Amherst Media
175 Rano Street Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14207
9781584282426, $34.95 www.AmherstMedia.com
Easily-followed lighting designs and diagrams make 50 LIGHTING SETUPS FOR PORTRAIT
PHOTOGRAPHERS a key acquisition for any photography library and many a public lending
collection. Dozens of images created for actual assignments come from a photographer who takes
pictures of people in all walks of life. Targeted text and diagrams accompany each image and
offers visual examples of lighting theories. Very highly recommended, especially for libraries
catering to professional and neo-pro photographers.
Mastering the Nikon D300
Darrell Young
Rocky Nook Press
26 W Mission Street, Suite 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
9781933952345, $39.95 www.rockynook.com
Owners of the powerful Nikon D300 camera now have a specific guide to its capabilities with a
title loaded with information and professional insights. From the step-by-step basics and details
on using each of its options to using the camera in conjunction with advanced Nikon equipment
and add-ons, this is a fine guide any Nikon D300 user must have.
Canyon Wilderness of the Southwest
Jon Ortner
Welcome Books
6 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011
9781599620565, $195.00 www.welcomebooks.com
Jon Ortner's oversized, full-page color photos of the Southwest embellishes an album perfect for
both photography collections and those documenting the landscapes of the American Southwest.
It's a deluxe, numbered, signed and limited edition of an outstanding collection of over 200
images - including 100 panoramas - shot in over 650 locations across a 130,000-square-mile
area. The geology and landmarks of this region are outstanding: towers, spires, arches, domes,
bridges and more. This edition is limited to 6,000 copies, so any lending library lucky enough to
acquire a copy need place it in the 'reserved' area for special, limited handling. That said, it's a
tribute collection very highly recommended for any library strong in landscape photography,
American geology and parks, or Southwest history and culture. It's simply unparalleled in its
scope, presentation, and coverage.
The Automotive Shelf
Sirens of Chrome
Margery Krevsky
Momentum Books
2145 Crooks Road Suite 208, Troy, MI 48084
1879094843, $24.95 www.momentumbooks.com
SIRENS OF CHROME: THE ENDURING ALLURE OF AUTO SHOW MODELS is a fine
survey of auto show history, packing in photos, program notes, and posters from libraries,
corporate files, and auto enthusiast profiles to provide a wide-ranging history. From legendary
models to funny presentations, SIRENS OF CHROME is a 'must' for any collection strong in
auto history and marketing.
The Social Issues Shelf
Al' America
Jonathan Curiel
The New Press
38 Green Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10013
9781595583529, $25.95 www.thenewpress.com
AL' AMERICA: TRAVELS THROUGH AMERICA'S ARAB AND ISLAMIC ROOTS reveals
the Islamic and Arab influences within American culture, considering places, names, and the
many examples of Islamic culture which permeate American roots from rock and blues music to
leading historical figures who relied on Arab or Muslim culture for intellectual stimulation.
Libraries strong in American culture and social issues will find this a lively blend of history and
racial insight.
Gun Control on Trial
Brian Doherty
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001
9781933995250, $16.95 www.cato.org
On June 26, 2008 the Supreme Court addressed the country's debate on the right to bear arms,
deciding that the right still applied to individuals - and ending the District's handgun ban. GUN
CONTROL ON TRIAL comes from a journalist who probes the case and its results, offering
behind-the-scenes insight on the legal, scientific and historical debates and the myths about gun
control that have permeated the case. Any high school to college-level collection strong in social
issues will find here perfect material for classroom debate.
Asian Americans in the 21st Century: Oral Histories
Joann Faung Jean Lee
New Press
38 Green Street, New York NY 10013
9781595581525, $24.95 www.thenewpress.com
Oral histories of first- to fourth-generation Americans from throughout Asia are presented in a
fine set of new interviews with students, engineers, politicians, activities and everyone in
between, drawing on all levels of society to consider Asian American identities and stories. This
focus on a new generation balancing heritage with modern interests makes for an involving set of
insights perfect for any seeking to understand the underlying foundations of Asian-American
life.
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Dedicant: A Witch's Circle of Fire
Thuri Calafia
Llewellyn Publications
2143 Wooddale Drive, Woodbury MN 55125-2989
9780738713281, $19.95 www.llewellyn.com
This first book in a complete course of Wiccan study tells of the Circles system, designed to
harmonize with the Wheel of the Year with monthly lessons of themed stories, lore, spells and
rituals. DEDICANT blends insights with exercises for reflection and introduces the Circles
system, good for lone students or coven study alike. Any Wiccan student and any new age library
catering to them will find this an excellent primer.
The Buddhist Studies Shelf
Yantra Yoga: The Tibetan Yoga of Movement
Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
Snow Lion Publications
Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851
1559393084, $34.95 www.snowlionpub.com
Yantra Yoga, the Buddhist parallel to the Hathayoga of the Hindu tradition, embraces bodily
movement, breathing exercises and visualizations and can be find in all schools of Tibetan
Buddhism. Chogyal Norbu is one of the masters of Tantra and Dzogchen and here offers a survey
that includes the methods and breathing routines of the discipline. New age libraries strong in
Tibetan Yoga need this.
The Computer Shelf
Core Animation for Mac OS X and the iPhone
Bill Dudney, Edited by Daniel H. Steinberg
Pragmatic Programming
P.O. Box 293325, Lewisville, TX 75029-3325
1934356107, $34.95 www.pragprog.com
Mac programmers seeking to create dynamic Core Animation applications will find Core
Animation for Mac OS X and the iPhone a specific, useful key to using Core Animation in
applications to give users strong visual feedback using movement and morphing. From familiar
concepts that serve as an introduction to learning the new frameworks and APIs, this provides a
fine bridge between old and new routines and is designed to bring programmers up to speed
quickly on Core Animation basics. Mac programming libraries need this.
VCP Vmware Certified Professional
Elias N. Khnaser
Que Publishing
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
0789738058, $44.99, www.quepublishing.com
The ExamCram series offers a different way to study, packing in critical information needed to
score higher on a VCP exam and discussing how to master the essential concepts of VMware
Infrastructure 3. From understanding licensing and installation to administering servers,
managing virtual machine operations, and planning and installing VCP, this is a top pick for any
college-level library where students are studying for the VCP-310 exam, and even includes a cd
featuring a complete practice exam.
Mathematical Principles for Scientific Computing and Visualization
Gerald Farin and Dianne Hansford
A.K. Peters Ltd.
888 Worcester Street, Suite 230, Wellesley, MA 02482
9781568813219, $59.00 www.akpeters.com
Many areas of scientific research, from biology to psychology, involve gathering data and
computing results. While this book could have been easily considered in our Science, Nature and
Technology section, it's reviewed here for its excellent insights for computer collections strong in
both science and computational skills. It's a non-traditional introduction to the math of scientific
computation and comes packed with many examples to provide readers with the right tools for
using the software packages behind the computations. College-level collections strong in
software engineering, science, math or computers will find it an excellent technical pick.
Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Classroom in a Book
Adobe Systems Inc.
345 Park Avenue, San Jose CA 95110-2704
032157382X, $54.99 www.adobepress.com
Any seeking to learn Adobe Flash CS4 Professional will find key to such learning the Adobe
Flash CS4 Professional Classroom in a Book. It comes from Adobe and covers all the basics of
learning CS4 Professional, offering tips, techniques, and color photos throughout. While it will
be of value to any lending library strong in computer courses, it's especially recommended for
self-instruction in Adobe Flash CS4: as a step-by-step learner's primer, it can't be beat.
The KML Handbook
Josie Wernecke
Addison-Wesley
c/o Pearson Education
801 East 96th Street, 3rd floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3759
9780321525598, $39.99, www.awprofessional.com
KML began as the file format for Google Earth but has since evolved into an international
standard for describing any geographic content. It's supported by a range of applications from MS
Virtual Earth to Photoshop and AutoCAD, and uses the author's extensive experience with the
creators of KML to explore its potential. From creating overlays for blending images onto
standard Earth browsers to controlling its map content for Web applications and managing large
data sets, this is a 'must' for any computer collection strong in geographic applications.
IPv6 Security
Scott Hogg, CCIE No. 5133 and Eric Vyncke
Cisco Press
800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240
1587055945, $60.00 www.ciscopress.com
College-level and advanced software developer's collections will find important IPv6 Security, a
survey of security issues identifying all components of modern networks, identifying specific
security deficiencies that occur within the IPv6 environment and showing how to correct them.
From preventing network attack to monitoring security and understanding large-scale threats and
filtering techniques, this is a fine guide advanced software engineers need.
Quickbooks 2009: The Missing Manual
Bonnie Biafore
Pogue Press
c/o Oreilly
1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596522902, $29.99 www.missingmanuals.com
Learn how to set up QuickBooks files, track inventory, follow money from customer invoices to
deposit, and more with a guide to Quickbooks packed with real-world advice. This should be the
starting point for any Quickbooks user: it covers all the basics using step-by-step instructions and
easy language. Small business owners using Quickbooks and libraries catering to them will find
it invaluable.
The Cookbook Shelf
The Widow Clicquot
Tilar J. Mazzeo
Collins
c/o Harper Collins
10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022
9780061288562, $25.95 www.harpercollins.com
THE WIDOW CLICQUOT: THE STORY OF A CHAMPAGNE EMPIRE AND THE WOMAN
WHO RULED IT is a powerful pick for any lending library strong in wine history or biography.
It reviews the live of Veuve Clicquot, a widow who rose to fame and fortune and who became
known for her brand name champagne. From her defiance of convention by assuming control,
after his death, of the young wine business she had worked with her husband to her rise as one of
the world's most notable businesswomen, THE WIDOW CLICQUOT creates a powerful story of
growth and is a 'must' for any library strong in wine history and business books as well as
biographical sketches or women's studies.
Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book
Dusha Bateson and Weslie Janeway
Glitterati Incorporated
225 Central Park West Suite 305, New York NY 10024
9780980155730, $35.00 www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com
Charles Darwin's wife Emma kept a 'recipe book' much as her husband kept his natural history
notes: here it sees print for the general public for the first time, packing in photos, tested recipes,
botanical and anecdotal information, and more. From a Baked Cheese Custard and a Veal Cake
to a Compote of Apples, dishes are appealing to modern audiences and served with a fine dose of
history and culture. Libraries strong in historical cookbooks will find this a fine revival of a
classic.
51 Fast & Fun Slow Cooker Recipes
Dolores Kostelni
Collector Press
Box 230986, Portland OR 97281
1933112212, $7.95 www.collectorspress.com
For a quick, easy little book on slow cooking tips you can't go wrong with 51 Fast & Fun Slow
Cooker Recipes. It offers some 70 pages of recipes for everything from main courses to
appetizers, soups, and even desserts. Dishes such as Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Red
Lentil and Split Pea Soup, and Creamy Rice Pudding are quick, easy dishes needing no color
photo embellishment.
Comfort Foods Made Healthy
Jessie Price & Editors of Eating Well
Countryman Press
Box 748, Route 12, Mt Tom Building, Woodstock, VT 05091
9780881508291, $24.95 www.countrymanpress.com
The classic makeover book for comfort food is Comfort Foods Made Healthy, providing not only
recipe makeovers of old favorites - nearly two hundred, made healthier - but basic details on how
such makeovers happened, and how they can be applied to other dishes. In fact, every recipe
comes with a 'makeover tip' in a boxed sidebar, color photos, and make-ahead and 'active time'
calculations for busy home cooks. From a healthier Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings to
Spinach and Cheese-Stuffed Shells, it's packed with classic dishes redone to cut calories and
preserve taste, and will be a favorite in any general lending library.
Cooking in the South
Johnnie Gabriel
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
9781401604059, $24.99 www.thomasnelson.com
The 'Marietta Cake Lady' and Paula Deen's cousin Johnnie Gabriel presents over a hundred
delicious Southern dishes from her award-winning dessert restaurant, blending Southern dishes
with stories of some lively characters and providing important culinary tips. From interpretations
of the classic 'Bless Your Heart' phrase to how to keep cake layers from sliding off and how to
French-cut fresh beans, Cooking in the South is a top pick for any library strong in regional
American cooking.
Wine Wise
Steven Kopan, Brian H. Smith and Michael A. Weiss & Culinary Institute of America
John Wiley & Sons
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
9780471770640, $29.95 www.wiley.com
WINE WISE: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING, SELECTING, AND
ENJOYING WINE comes from three professors of wine studies at The Culinary Institute of
America and provides a fine review of the different styles, flavors, and costs associated with
different wine varietals. Ten chapters cover major wine-making regions to discuss appellations,
products, grapes, and how to understand both labels and the marketing techniques of wine
producers. Highly illustrated with area maps, wine label photos, and discussions of blends and
varietals, WINE WISE is a basic pick for any library strong in wine introductions.
Chanterelle
David Waltuck & Andrew Friedman
Taunton Press
Box 5507, Newtown, CT 06470-5507
9781561589616, $50.00 www.taunton.com
CHANTERELLE: THE STORY AND RECIPES OF A RESTAURANT CLASSIC comes from
the owner of the classic New York restaurant Chanterelle, an establishment specializing in
French-inspired innovations and which has become an award-winning establishment for nearly
30 years. Some of its top classic innovations are presented here, adapted for home cooks and
accompanying anecdotes by David Waltuck on his early days as a chef. Over 150 recipes
accompanied by lovely photos present dishes ranging from Chicken Breast with Crayfish and
Beef Rib with Red Wine to Butternut Squash Ravioli. Any library catering to serious home cooks
seeking innovative cuisine will find this a winning acquisition.
More Fast Food My Way
Jacques Pepin
Houghton Mifflin
215 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10003
9780618142330, $32.00 www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com
Can great dishes be put together from simple ingredients and a few easy steps in almost no time?
MORE FAST FOOD MY WAY is the answer to any claim that there's 'no time to cook at home'.
Dozens of 'minute recipes', nearly-instant soups, complete dinners and easy side dishes come
with beautiful color photos and enticing introductions, making this one of the best 'quick'
cookbooks on the market, and a 'must' for any general-interest lending library.
The Korean Table
Taekyung Chung and Debra Samuels
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759
9780804839907, $27.95 www.tuttlepublishing.com
THE KOREAN TABLE: FROM BARBECUE TO BIBIMBAP is a fine survey showing how to
create a complete Korean meal from start to finish - including recipes for dishes such as Scallion
Pancakes, Korean Dumplings, Ramen Noodle and Dumpling Soup, and more. Color photos
throughout accent a Korean cookbook packed with dishes easy to produce at home, making for a
top pick for any seeking an introduction to the art of Korean cooking.
The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf
Modern Masters V. 17: Lee Weeks
Tom Field and Eric Nolen-Weathington
TwoMorrows Publishing
10407 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
1893905942, $14.95 www.twomorrows.com
Lee Weeks has over twenty-five years in the comics industry and he's created powerful
adventures for Hulk, Captain America, Spider-Man and more. Avid fans of his contributions will
find LEE WEEKS a fine behind-the-scenes survey of this comics master, juxtaposing interviews
with black and white photos and comics illustrations throughout. Any library strong in comics
artists and representation will find this a winner.
The Future's So Bright I Can't Bear to Look
Tom Tomorrow
Nation Books
c/o Perseus Books
387 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016
9781568584027, $16.95 www.nationbooks.org
Welcome to a political world where Bush and Cheney are secretly radical leftists trying to
destroy the Republican party from within - and a game show awards prizes to contestants with
the most outlandishly inappropriate answers. Color panels of the zany world of Tom Tomorrow
make for a fantastically humorous future world in this political graphic novel spoof.
The DC Vault
Martin Pasko
Running Press
2300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4371
9780762432578, $49.95 www.runningpress.com
THE DC VAULT is a treasure trove of DC comics memorabilia and is a perfect gift pick for any
fan of DC comics. Early sketches, covers, memos, gift materials, and more include a working
reproduction of a 1942 Junior Justice Society of America comic book, over 25 plastic-enclosed
archival pieces, and more. While not suitable for the rigors of library lending, it's an outstanding
and unique gift package for any DC Comics fan.
The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons, 3rd Edition
Jeff Lenburg
Facts on File
132 West 31st Street, 17th Floor, New York NY 10001
9780816065998, $85.00 www.factsonfile.com
The 3rd edition of The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons has been extensively revised and
updated to provide public libraries and any collection strong in cartoons with a definitive
reference, including large amounts of new material. This historical review of animation offers
complete details on Academy and Emmy award winners, a history of animation 'milestones', and
coverage of anime too. Any library strong in animated cartoon coverage will find it a weighty,
definitive reference.
James Bond 007: Polestar
Ian Fleming, et.al.
Titan Books
144 Southwark Street, London SE1 OUP, UK
www.titanbooks.com
9781845767174, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Rare Bond stories unseen since their original syndication, including Polestar, appear in a fine set
of graphic novel sagas perfect for any Bond adventure enthusiasts. These have never been
collected before and provide outstanding black and white adventures. Any library strong in
graphic novels in general and Bond in particular will find it a fine acquisition.
Da Crockydile Book 'O Friendship
Stephan Pastis
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
0740776274, $9.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
The crocs harbor an eternal quest for satisfying zebra meals and having one living next door is
just too much temptation, fostering unlikely friendships among predators in the zany DA
CROCKYDILE BOOK 'O FRIENDSHIP, a compilation on friendship from the popular 'Pearls
Before Swine' comic strip. An all-color presentation makes for an exceptional collection perfect
for either gift-giving to friends or for general-interest browsing, making it a fine pick also for any
library strong in comic strip collections.
Andrews McMeel Publishing
1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Stephan Pastis' MACHO MACHO ANIMALS (0740773690, $12.99) provides another fine
'Pearls Before Swine' comic strip collection and is a highly recommended pick for any library
strong in comic strip books. All the favorites from the strip are here, making for a fun collection.
Fans of Jim Toomey's 'Sherman's Lagoon' comic strip now have a fine 13th collection, SHARKS
JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (0740773879, $12.99), gathering under one cover a year in the life
of one great white shark and his lagoon friends. The inclusion of color as well as black and white
strips makes for an outstanding presentation of zany and fun scenarios. Highly
recommended.
The Travel Shelf
When Wanderers Cease to Roam
Vivian Swift
Bloomsbury
175 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
1596914610, $20.00 www.bloomsburyusa.com
Following a lifetime of globe-trotting, author Vivian Swift finally settled down in a small town
on the edge of the Long Island Sound, to spend the next ten years contemplating life and the
meaning of 'home'. WHEN WANDERERS CEASE TO ROAM documents this process,
blending lovely watercolors of local and seasonal attractions with chapters that tell how to
remain at home and satisfied in a smaller locale than the world. Any who have done extensive
travel or moving will find this an easy, welcoming survey, and libraries with strong travel
collections will want to include this.
Best in Travel 2009
Lonely Planet
150 Linden, Oakland, CA 94607
9781741792430, $22.99 www.lonelyplanet.com
Lonely Planet, a prime publisher of independent travel books, provides a collection of highlights
for 2009: the best places to go and things to do all around the world, using knowledge of its staff
and authors to provide year's worth of possible journeys. From 850 travel experiences for all ages
to a rundown of every country in the world and a 2009 travel planner with 50 adventures in a
monthly calendar, BEST IN TRAVEL 2009 is a pick for any general-interest lending library
strong in overseas travel guides.
The Reference Shelf
2009 Photographer's Market, 32nd Edition
Writer's Digest Editors
Writer's Digest Books
c/o F&W Publications, Inc.
700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990
www.fwpublications.com, 1-800-726-9966
1582975469, $29.99 www.writersmarket.com
Any public lending library and any art library catering to photographers simply must have the
annually-updated PHOTOGRAPHER'S MARKET, now in its 32nd annual 2009 edition. Here
are well over a thousand listings for magazines, book publishers, stock agencies and more,
outlining galleries, trade publications, contests, and advertising markets where photos may be
sold. A key acquisition for any reference collection, the extensive updates and changes keep
PHOTOGRAPHER'S MARKET essential.
Strong Kids, Healthy Kids
Frederick Hahn
Amacom Books
1601 Broadway, New York NY 10019
0814409423, $21.95 www.amacombooks.org
Parents worried about a child's fitness will find STRONG KIDS, HEALTHY KIDS comes from
a personal trainer who here reveals how his popular adult fitness routines can be adapted for kids
of all ages, no matter what his or her athletic ability. Frederick Hahn has spent the last ten years
developing these safe exercises for kids as young as seven years old, and here gives the basics on
how kids can get strong fast. Any library catering to parents and educators needs this.
The Manga Guide to Statistics
Shin Takahashi
No Starch Press
555 DeHaro #250, San Francisco, CA 94107
9781593271893, $19.95 www.nostarch.com
Any student anxious about statistics will find The Manga Guide to Statistics an outstanding
guide: it covers various types of calculations, shows how to determine probability and
coefficients linked to common concerns of students and everyday living, and is powered by
quirky examples holding high interest, A 'must' for any student trying to apply statistical
calculations to reality.
iPod: The Missing Manual
J.D. Biersdorfer with David Pogue
Pogue Press
c/o O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596522124, $19.99 www.oreilly.com
From Nano to Shuffle and more, this 7th updated edition of a classic manual on iPods covers all
the basics of how to install iTunes, load music on an iPod, transmit its sound all over the house,
and more. Learn how to make better playlists, move an iTunes Folder to a bigger hard drive, and
more with a survey which covers the basics of downloading movies and music alike. A 'must' for
any general-interest lending library.
The Art Shelf
The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression
Gary Faigin
Watson-Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
0823004325, $24.95 www.watsonguptill.com
For nearly two decades The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression served as a reference
for fine artists, animators, cartoonists and more interested in depicting human expressions. Here
detailed drawings of a range of human expressions are accompanied by illustrations from a range
of other media, from newspaper photos and cartoons to film posters and paintings by other
artists, making this a key reference for any art library catering to those who would capture facial
expression more accurately, from a range of sources.
Vermeer's Family Secrets
Benjamin Binstock
Routledge
270 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10016
9780415966641, $45.00 www.routledge.com
Any library strong in art history will relish Vermeer's Family Secrets: it provides a powerful
ion-depth collection offering new solutions to the riddle of the 'Sphinx of Delft', providing the
first detailed examination of Vermeer's family member as models and offering re-interpretations
of essential documents about Vermeer. Over 180 black and white images and over sixty color
plates accompany insights key to understanding Vermeer and his era.
Between Brushstrokes
Joan Brady
Hudson Hills Press
P.O. Box 205, Manchester, VT 05241-9911
1555953018, $55.00 www.hudsonhills.com
Joan Brady produces fine watercolor paintings capturing everyday life, from meals on the table to
kitchen preparations, pets sleeping, garden scenes, and more. Her home-oriented still lifes are
gorgeous, capturing the moment and especially pointed when paired with her poems and prose
works that follow her seasons and life. This is her second "artobiography" and provides insights
into the art's daily life and challenges. Perfect for college-level art libraries strong in watercolor
representations and artist autobiographies.
Hudson Hills Press
P.O. Box 205, Manchester, VT 05241-9911
www.hudsonhills.com
Geoffrey K. Fleming and Sara Evans' A SHARED AESTHETIC: ARTISTS OF LONG
ISLAND'S NORTH FORK (155595300X, $50.00) tells of the North Fork of Long Island, New York, which has
attracted artisans of all kinds from cabinet makers to builders. Many artists bought properties in
the area, and A SHARED AESTHETIC surveys the painters, sculptors and artists who lived,
worked and exhibited on the North Fork. Some three hundred years of history pairs well with
color and black and white photos throughout in a book especially recommended for college-level
art libraries specializing in either New York or regional American art exposes. The Corning
Museum of Glass's CONTEMPORARY GLASS SCULPTURES AND PANELS (0872901688,
$40.00) offers a fine gathering of some of the best stained glass sculptures and panels from the
Corning Museum's holdings, providing both full-page color panels and smaller photos of works
and adding extensive background history and artists' biographies. Any library strong in art glass
production will find this a rare, important collection. Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman's
photos are accompanied by text by Frank Van Riper in SERENISSIMA: VENICE IN WINTER
(1555952933, $55.00), a fine blend of journalistic photography and solid text description
capturing the magic of Venice. The book was six years in the making and shot entirely in black
and white, pairing well with an essay describing Venice's culture and atmosphere. Both art
libraries and those strong in travel and photography will find this a winner.
Art Deco Jewellery and Accessories: A New Style for a New World
Cornelie Holzach
Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt GMBH
c/o National Book Network, Distributors
Box 62188, Baltimore, MD 21264-2188
9783897902909, $70.00 www.arnoldsche.com www.amazon.com
"Art Deco Jewellery and Accessories: A New Style for a New World" is an outstanding, 'must
have' pick for any library strong in art deco in general and jewelry in particular. This was a
short-lived period of production between the two world wars: chapters pair color photos with
discussions of the 1920s and 1930s fashion trends in jewelry as a whole. Libraries strong in
jewelry history and production need this.
At Work
Annie Liebovitz
Random House
c/o The Random House Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, 17th floor, New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com, 1-800-726-0600
9780375505102, $40.00 www.atrandom.com
AT WORK pairs first-person insights from photographer Annie Liebovitz with portraits of a
wide range of her images, from a wartime era of reporting where she made her camera capture
stories in still lifes to general news and headline reporting with visual impact. The result is a
powerful collection recommended as a top pick for any college-level collection strong in
photography books.
A Year of Dancing Dangerously
Lydia Raurell
Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street, New York NY 10012
9781590201275, $24.95 www.overlookny.com
A YEAR OF DANCING DANGEROUSLY: ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY FROM BEGINNER
TO WINNER tells of how one fifty-four year old woman went from a clumsy beginning dancer
to a ballroom dance winner in a year. Her entry into a tiny local dance studio would lead her to
become the national leader of dance, and tells of her journey through ballroom competitions to
rise to the top.
Gothic Art Now
Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Collins Design
c/o HarperCollins
10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022
9780061626999, $29.95 www.harpercollins.com
GOTHIC ART NOW offers a fine collection of the latest cutting-edge Gothic art from around the
world, and comes packed with rare, previously unpublished art from both new talents and
legendary artists alike. This art work is paired with details from its creators on how they
produced their masterpieces, and also holds website details for further follow-up. An outstanding
recommendation not just for art libraries, but for general-interest lending collections.
Art in Its Own Terms
Fairfield Porter
MFA Publications
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
9780878467433, $22.50 www.mfa.org/publications
ART IN ITS OWN TERMS: SELECTED CRITICISM, 1935-1975 provides a powerful survey
by one of America's most influential painters, also an art critic. His writings consider the art
world as a whole, analyzing the meanings of modern art on both a philosophical and artistic scale
and providing college-level libraries strong in art theory and criticism with a powerful survey
indeed. Suitable and recommended for classroom discussion, ART IN ITS OWN TERMS is a
winning analysis.
The Education Shelf
Teaching Mathematics Through Reading
Faith H. Wallace, Ph.D and Jill Shivertaker
Linworth Books
3650 Olentangy River Road Suite 250, Columbus, OH 43214
1586833243, $ 35.00 www.linworth.com
Library media and technology specialists for grades K-12 receive a fine survey showing how to
use all kinds of texts to help students learn mathematical concepts. From informational trade
books and literature to learning numbers, geometry, algebra, and data analysis, chapters survey
the available literature and offer annotated bibliographies to help in classroom text selection and
activities. Education and librarian collections will find this an excellent pick.
200+ Active Learning Strategies and Projects for Engaging Students' Multiple Intelligences, 2nd
edition
James Bellanca
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
9781412968843, $80.95 www.corwinpress.com
The 2nd updated edition of a classic guide to projects for engaging student intelligences
continues to be a top pick for any college-level education library or collections catering to
educators. It packs in checklists, large print, activity outlines, and variations on themes to keep
activities fresh, lively and different, and it is filled with instructions on developing intelligence
levels through inquiry and challenge. Any library strong in intelligence development and active
learning will find this a top pick simply packed with ideas.
Early Literacy in Action
Betty H. Bruce
Paul H. Brookes Publishing
Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
1557669228, $54.95 www.brookespublishing.com
Learn how to enhance young children's language skills with a play-focused preschool curriculum
taken from over 20 years of field testing and outcomes. It's a proven curriculum educators can
use to explore language skills, enhancing preschool teachings and providing support for children
with and without disabilities. The activities have been field-tested with over 500 children in
public schools and university training programs and offer descriptions, objectives, and social
skills assessments alike. A 'must' for any serious early education collection.
Paul H. Brookes Publishing
Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624
www.brookespublishing.com
Susan R. Sandall and Ilene S. Schwartz's BUILDING BLOCKS FOR TEACHING
PRESCHOOLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, 2ND EDITION (1557669678, $34.95) offers a
lifeline for preschool teachers in a survey focusing on fully including children with disabilities in
early childhood classrooms. The idea is to offer a framework helping educators meet federal
requirements for early education, with a cd-rom holding all printable forms - worksheets, child
evaluation forms and more - key to interacting with kids from diverse backgrounds. Teachers and
education libraries will find it a fine tool surveying different preschool program teaching
methods and objectives. Patton O. Tabors' ONE CHILD, TWO LANGUAGES, 2ND EDITION
(155766921X, $29.95) offers a guide for early childhood educators on teaching kids learning
English as a second language. From applying the latest research to everyday teaching practices to
using assessment techniques for each of a child's languages, and using the curriculum to foster
learning, ONE CHILD, TWO LANGUAGES is a powerful tool. Christopher Kliewer's SEEING
ALL KIDS AS READERS: A NEW VISION FOR LITERACY IN THE INCLUSIVE EARLY
CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM (1557669015, $24.95) provides a fine inspirational guide to
literacy which uses imaginative teaching methods - drawing, dance, dramatic play - to help
students with disabilities acquire literacy skills. From blending in student interests with the
education process to adopting disabilities to classroom routines, it's an outstanding guide.
Corwin Press
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks CA 91320
www.corwinpress.com
The opportunities and special challenges facing a first-year superintendency can be challenging
and unique, so it's important that any education library catering to superintendents as well as
district administrators have John Eller and Howard C. Carlson's So Now You're the
Superintendent! (9781412941723, $33.95) in hand. It provides new superintendents with
guidelines to handling transitions, common issues, and staff and community challenges. Theresa
A. Deeney's IMPROVING LITERARY INSTRUCTION WITH CLASSROOM RESEARCH
(9781412940894, $33.95) provides educators with a fine primer on how to create and implement
classroom action research projects based on strengthening literary instruction. Charts, tables and
guidelines offer tips on how to collect and analyze data and are filled with examples of authentic
teacher research projects. Educators will find it a winning collection. Marc Levitt's PUTTING
EVERYDAY LIFE ON THE PAGE: INSPIRING STUDENTS TO WRITE, GRADES 2-7
(9781412965323, $25.95) offers elementary to middle school teachers key tips to helping
students develop topics in writing. From sequential thinking and encouraging observation and
description to developing settings, PUTTING EVERYDAY LIFE ON THE PAGE is a fine
teaching tool. Roxann Rose-Duckworth and Karin Ramer's FOSTERING LEARNER
INDEPENDENCE: AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR K-6 EDUCATORS (9781412966078,
$26.95) invites teachers to reflect on how teaching and learning helps them identify key
ingredients for creating a productive classroom environment. From assessing and building upon
student strengths and interests to checklists and examples helping engage learners, teachers
receive a fine survey based on research combined with applied classroom experience. Yohuru
Rashied Williams' TEACHING U.S. HISTORY BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK: SIX
INVESTIGATIVE STRATEGIES, GRADES 5-12 (9781412966214, $26.95) is written by a
history education teacher and offers a unique approach to middle to high school students - a 'CSI'
approach offering six strategies to tap into a student's curiosity. From how students can learn to
use primary and secondary sources to solve historical mysteries to sample lessons and case
studies, it's a fine set of sample lessons and an approach which blends with national standards
making it a fine pick for teachers as well as curriculum developers. Carolyn Downey, et.al.'s 50
WAYS TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP (9781412958981, $38.95) appears in its 3rd
updated edition to offer a fine pick on improving educational equity for all students. From
field-tested best practices for improving academic performance to utility and feasibility
standards, it's an excellent survey. Joan Franklin Smutny and S.E. von Fremd's IGNITING
CREATIVITY IN GIFTED LEARNERS, K-6 (9781412957786, $38.95) is also a winner for
teachers of gifted students. It shows how to move beyond rote learning to motivate gifted
students with resources already on hand, offering methods for inspiration and linking these to
curriculum standards. The tools have been tested and require nothing more than application.
Evelyn and Andrew S. Rothstein's ENGLISH GRAMMAR INSTRUCTION THAT WORKS
(9781412959490, $26.95) provides a range of approaches on developing language skills for all
learners. Classroom teachers receive a resource covering grammar basics that support vocabulary
and writing skills alike, with clear explanations accompanying techniques for a wide range of
learners. Gary Bloom and Martin L. Krovetz's POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS (9781412927710,
$28.95) offers principals a handbook for mentoring assistant principals, discussing how to foster
effective school leaders through a coaching-based relationship program. From developing a
shared vision for growth to designing professional plans, POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS is
outstanding. Two other books for principals highly recommended include two Leading Student
Achievement series titles: THE PRINCIPAL AS EARLY LITERACY LEADER
(9781412963077) and THE PRINCIPAL AS DATA-DRIVEN LEADER (9781412963053,
$23.95 each). Each provides data-driven information for school leaders who can use it to help
shape and guide instructional reform. EARLY LITERACY shows school leaders how to assess
and develop programs catering to how three, four- and five-year-olds learn to read, while
DATA-DRIVEN LEADER shows leaders how to use data to shape and assess instructional
reform programs. Carl Weingartner's PRINCIPAL MENTORING: A SAFE, SIMPLE AND
SUPPORTIVE APPROACH (9781412965972, $25.95) tells how to develop a principal
mentoring program to produce effective, reliable leaders. There's a shortage of such leaders in the
field, and author Carl Weingartner's year of experience show how school and district leaders can
revise and define a program to attract and retain them without a lot of paperwork or extra costs.
Colleen A. Capper and Elise M. Frattura's MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS OF ALL
ABILITIES, 2ND EDITION (9781412966955, $33.95) tells how to integrate school services to
promote a cost-effective, comprehensive educational program for all students. This shifts the
burden from special learning for a few, bringing back classroom centralization and offering tips
for transitioning separate programs into inclusive classroom studies. Robert E. Slavin, et.al.'s 2
MILLION CHILDREN: SUCCESS FOR ALL (9781412953085, $40.95) appears in its second
updated edition and comes from the founders and leaders of a proven model for elementary-level
literacy. From how to offers a graded program beginning with preschool and moving through
higher grades to reading curricula for each age group and advice on common roadblocks to
learning, it's an outstanding survey. Carolyn Chapman and Rita King's TEST SUCCESS IN THE
BRAIN-COMPATIBLE CLASSROOM (9781412969994, $33.95) appears in its second updated
edition to tell how to prepare students to do their best on tests. Educators receive a range of ideas
from how to define and foster an optimal testing environment to helping students be successful
on tests. All are fine education library picks.
The Spirituality Shelf
The Dalai Lama: Essential Writings
Thomas A. Forsthoefel
Orbis Books
Box 308, Maryknoll, NY 10545
9781570757891, $16.00 www.orbisbooks.com
The Dalai Lama: Essential Writings provides pieces selected and introduced by Thomas
Forsthoefel, chair of the religion department at Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania, and
provides a fine set of basic teachings on wisdom and compassion. Offered up in chapters based
on subject, THE DALAI LAMA is an excellent introductory primer for any spirituality
collection.
Introduction to Traditional Islam
Jean-Louis Michon
World Wisdom
1501 E. Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
9781933316512, $23.95 www.worldwisdom.com
INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL ISLAM: FOUNDATIONS, ART AND SPIRITUALITY
packs in nearly 300 color photos as it explores the spirituality and social issues of militant and
political Islam. From its basic premises and its vision of life to the message of Islamic art and
culture, this is a top pick for any serious spirituality collection and provides an excellent
introduction.
A Palestinian Christian Cry for Reconciliation
Niam Stifan Ateek
Orbis Books
Box 308, Maryknoll, NY 10545
9781570757846, $24.00 www.orbisbooks.com
Ateek's vision is three-fold: the unity of all Palestinian Christians, dialogue between Christian
and Muslim Palestinians, and peace between Israelis and Palestinians. It comes from a priest who
is an Arab citizen of Israel and whose calling and proximity to internal affairs lends Biblical and
social insights into the problems facing all in the region, making this a fine pick for both
religious and social issues libraries alike.
People of Bread
Wolfgang Vondey
Paulist Press
997 Macarthur Blvd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
0809145596, $29.95 www.paulistpress.com
The story of the church is the story of 'the people of bread', offering a scripture-based assessment
including writers of the early church to analyze the social and moral dimensions of the church
based on the story of bread. Christian libraries will find it an absorbing analysis that holds many
Biblical references and interpretation ideas.
In the Heart of the Desert
John Chryssavgis
World Wisdom
1501 E. Hillside Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401
9781933316567, $19.95 www.worldwisdom.com
The revised edition of In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and
Mothers provides an excellent introduction to the world of the Desert Mothers and Fathers,
surveying basic matters of God, death, and loneliness and considering translations and basic
introductions to the sources themselves. Libraries strong in Christian analysis will find it a
winning analysis.
Of the Land & the Spirit
Christopher James & Joseph Fitzgerald, Editors
World Wisdom
1501 E. Hillside Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401
9781933316611, $19.95 www.worldwisdom.com
OF LAND & THE SPIRIT: THE ESSENTIAL LORD NORTHBOURNE ON ECOLOGY AND
RELIGION blends philosophy with spirituality in a survey written by a farmer, painter,
translator, and respected author on religion. His survey offers insights into religious traditions
and church changes alike, and creates an excellent scholarly discourse for any library strong in
religious analysis and philosophy.
The Literary Shelf
Word and Phrase Origins, 4th Edition
Robert Hendrickson
Facts on File Inc.
132 w 31ST St, 17th Floor, New York NY 10001
9780816069668, $95.00 www.factsonfile.com
Both high school and college-level reference collections will find the 4th updated edition of
Word and Phrase Origins a winner: it's been completely revised and expanded and offers
definitions for over 15,000 words and expressions, featuring anecdotes, information, history,
foreign-language expressions and more. The emphasis on words or expressions whose origins are
not addressed in standard dictionaries makes this an especially appealing, important
reference.
100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces
American Heritage Dictionaries editors
Houghton Mifflin Company
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com
9780547148113, $5.95 www.hmhbooks.com
How one pronounces words can make a big difference - and 100 words people are most likely to
mispronounce are featured in a survey of common pronunciation controversies. Presented in a
small pocket-sized format, 100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces is a winner.
The Business Shelf
Fixing Global Finance
Martin Wolf
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4363
0801890489, $24.95 www.press.jhu.edu
The latest book from Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf explores why global imbalances
cause financial crisis and provides solutions for ending world-wide destructive cycles. Wolf here
examines links between microeconomics and macroeconomics, showing how the sub prime
lending crisis in the U.S. fits into an overall pattern of worldwide economic shocks over history.
College-level libraries strong in global business need this.
Federal Procurement Ethics: The Complete Legal Guide
Terrence M. O'Connor
Management Concepts
8230 Leesburg Pike, Suite 800, Vienna, VA 22182
9781567262308, $54.00 www.managementconcepts.com
Being a good contractor is an advantage in the modern market, and this set of new ethics rules
provide contracting officers and contractors a change to agree upon guidelines and rules and
work based on procurement professional standards. Any library catering to business customers
will find this a specific, important key to the new ethics requirements for better business, with
chapters exploring ethics components, discussing their applications within contracting
experiences, and surveying everything from developing contracts to fighting fraud. Business
libraries will find this an important addition.
Starbucked
Taylor Clark
Back Bay Books
c/o Hachette Book Group
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
9780316014038, $14.99 www.hachettebookgroup.com
STARBUCKED: A DOUBLE TALL TALE OF CAFFEINE, COMMERCE, AND CULTURE
blends an investigative approach with observation of how the coffeehouse movement changed
American culture, influencing habits, neighborhoods, and entire business structures. This history
focuses on social habits and how they change as much as upon Starbucks' history and business
approach, offering a fine connection between business and lifestyle transition points. Both
general-interest and business libraries will find it involving reading.
Complete Guide to Writing Effective and Award-Winning Business Proposals
Jean Wilson Murray, MBA, PhD
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474-7014
9781601382344, $24.95 www.atlantic-pub.com
Any interested in launching a business or formulating a plan to attract new customers needs
Complete Guide to Writing Effective and Award-Winning Business Proposals, a business
proposal offering focus on the five key basics of the business proposal: solutions, benefits,
credibility, samples and targets. From writing persuasively to putting a business proposal into
action in the real world, this is a winner businesses and libraries need.
Atlantic Publishing
1405 SW 6th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474-7014
www.atlantic-pub.com
Carla and Lee Rowley's HOW TO OPEN & OPERATE A FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL
PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS (9781601381415, $39.95) pairs a cd-rom of details offering all
the forms in the book with a pre-written, editable business plan in MS Word format for personal
chefs interested in starting their own company. From assessing basic equipment to defining a
client's special food requirements, it's an excellent handbook for any considering opening their
own personal chef company. Miguel Todaro's INTERNET MARKETING METHODS
REVEALED (9781601382658, $24.95) offers a tested and complete tutorial on the basics of
online marketing implementation. From understanding search engine optimization to effective
advertising and developing an e-commerce site, INTERNET MARKETING METHODS
REVEALED is a basic winner. Jim Kimmons' ONLINE MARKETING
TECHNIQUES FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS (9781601381262, $24.95)
tells how to learn marketing systems appealing to online real estate consumers, showing how top
agents use low-cost, effective methods on the Internet. From selling listings with minimal costs
to generating Web traffic and using proven tips and tools, this is a fine pick for any real estate
agent looking to transition to more online business.
Spin-Free Economics
Narian Behravesh
McGraw-Hill
c/o The McGraw Hill Companies
Two Penn Plaza, 11th Floor, NY, NY 10121-2298
www.books.mcgraw-hill.com
007154903X, $27.95 www.mhprofessional.com
The world economy is becoming increasingly more complicated and SPIN-FREE ECONOMICS:
A NO-NONSENSE, NONPARTISAN GUIDE TO TODAY'S GLOBAL ECONOMIC
DEBATES takes away the politics as it considers how modern economics affects everyone. From
effects of immigration and unemployment to considering regulation in the face of economic
crisis and policies that influence and possibly harm world markets, SPIN-FREE ECONOMICS is
outstanding reading both for general-interest audiences interested in global economics and for
college-level business students debating the economic impact of globalization processes.
Remix
Lawrence Lessig
Penguin Press
375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014-3658
9781594201721, $25.95 www.penguin.com
Lawrence Lessig outlines a different kind of war in REMIX: MAKING ART ND COMMERCE
THRIVE IN THE HYBRID ECONOMY. It's a survey of copyright, art, and new technologies
that combine to brand modern talented artists as criminals. Chapters show how to end the
conflict between copyright and new technology, showing how profit motives blend with cultural
comparisons and economic principles in new ways in modern society. An excellent survey
evolves.
YouTube: An Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts
Alan Lastufka and Michael W. Dean
O'Reilly
1005 Gravenstein Highway, Sebastopol, CA 95472
9780596521141, $29.99 www.oreilly.com
Want to make a hit on YouTube? Then it's key to acquire this title, written by two veteran
'Tubers' who have numerous subscribers to their name and show how to make quality videos,
optimize and promote them, and how to create personal channels and successful displays that
gain devote audiences. Interviews with YouTube stars accompany tips on viral marketing in this
outstanding survey.
The Board Book
William G. Bowen
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393066456, $26.95 www.wwnorton.com
THE BOARD BOOK: AN INSIDER'S GUIDE FOR DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES tells
directors how to guide organizations into the 21st century in a book for any new to board
membership, as well as for those seeking the latest thinking on their organization and
management. Drawing on over thirty years of experience with both for-profit and non-profit
boards, it offers insights on ideal relationships between presidents and board members. Any
business library needs this.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Dream Landscapes
Rose Hughes
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Ave N.E., Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
9781564778598, $26.95 www.martingale-pub.com
DREAM LANDSCAPES: ARTFUL QUILTS WITH FAST-PIECE APPLIQUE provides
step-by-step instructions for four wall hangings, including tips on embellishing with fabric, beads
and embroidery. Chapters teach how to use color, line and texture in designs, how to combine
simple piecing and machine applique, and how to assemble and finish polished pieces, making
for a fine choice for any quilter's library.
Knitting on Top of the World
Nicky Epstein
Nicky Epstein Books
c/o Sixth & Spring Books
233 Spring Street, New York NY 10013
1933027673, $34.95 www.sixthandspring.com
Nicky Epstein is a major knitting designer and here her creations result in an attractive, oversized
presentation of new patterns using inspirations from around the world. Over 50 patterns provide
knitters with influences from Ireland, the Baltics, Germany and more, each receiving full-color
photo illustration and explanations of such advanced knitting techniques as intarsia, Bohus and
more. Charts, photos, and pattern instructions make for a top pick for any library catering to
knitters.
Martingale & Company
20205 - 144th Ave N.E., Woodinville, WA 98072-8478
www.martingale-pub.com
Any library strong in rotary quilt blocking must have Judy Hopkins's encyclopedia 501
Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks (9781564778932, $29.95) of over 500 such quilt bocks. It features
complete instructions for each of the blocks, offered in six different sizes for over 3,000 different
block possibilities, and it packs in over 3,000 possibilities for blocks. Avid quilters need this
compendium of options, and any library catering to them will find it a popular lend. Also certain
to prove popular will be Candace Eisner Strick's BEYOND WOOL: 25 KNITTED PROJECTS
USING NATURAL FIBERS (9781564775016, $27.95). It focuses on ten non-wool fibers and
offers a gathering of over twenty sweaters and fashion accents and blends description with
step-by-step instruction and bright color photos of the entire process. Ann McCauley's
TOGETHER OR SEPARATE: KNITTING THE NEW TWINSET (9781564778604, $24.95)
tells how to explore designs using solid colors and different textures, with projects ranging from
skirts to headbands to sweaters. Knitters will find the classic twinset goes far beyond the usual
shell-and-cardigan combination to incorporate a range of possibilities.
Knit One Below
Elise Duvekot
XRX Books
Box 965, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
9781933064130, $19.95 www.knittinguniverse.com
KNIT ONE BELOW introduces a new way for knitters to blend colors, weights, fibers and more
into versatile fabrics, offering a technique that alternates one action of knitting into the stitch one
row below the stitch on the needle. A range of projects support this new idea and offer a variety
of shapes and patterns all knitters will find appealing and different. Knitter's libraries will benefit
from this different approach.
Continuous Cables
Melissa Leapman
Potter Craft
c/o The Crown Publishing Group
1745 Broadway, #B1, New York, NY 10019-4305
www.crownpublishing.com, 1-800-726-0600
9780307346872, $32.50 www.pottercraft.com
CONTINUOUS CABLES: AN EXPLORATION OF KNITTED CABLED KNOTS, RINGS,
SWIRLS, AND CURLICUES provides a different view of cable knitting possibilities: one which
tells how to create circular, closed-ring shapes with cables. The resulting rings, swirls and knots
differ from the usual cable knit designs, providing knitters with a fine collection of versatile,
unusual projects and patterns and profiling over 80 original individual stitch patterns - many
designed just for this book. Knitting libraries must have this.
Design Explorations for the Creative Quilter
Katie Pasquini Masopust
C&T Publishing
Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
9781571204554, $24.95 www.ctpub.com
Dynamic art quilters receive a set of easily-followed instructions for integrating quilting designs
with artistic painting efforts in Design Explorations for the Creative Quilter. It's packed with
techniques that work for all levels of quilters, from beginners to advanced, and it is packed with
gorgeous quilting examples from lines and squares to still art and landscapes. Quilting
collections will find it a winner.
Celtic Fantasy Rhapsody Quilts
Ricky Tims
C&T Publishing
Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549
9781571205667, $19.95 www.ctpub.com
Quilters get to learn a new Rhapsody quilt design with a full-sized freezer paper pattern, 9 bonus
quilt templates, and over twenty of quilter Ricky Tims' Celtic applique designs. It's an
outstanding survey pairing full-color galleries of student quilts with tips on applique designs and
patterns key to the author's Rhapsody Quilts series. Home quilters will find it an easy
winner.
The Audiobook Shelf
Kingdom Keepers II: Disney at Dawn
Ridley Pearson
Brilliance Audio
c/o Brilliance Corporation
PO Box 887, Grand Haven, MI 49417
9781423346906, $29.95 www.brillianceaudio.com
Christopher Lane's smooth audio narration and seasoned style lends to a fine story of a vanished
sister in the Magic Kingdom, a mystery man, and trouble at the Animal Kingdom where evil
Overtakers have gained control of computers used to operate Daylight Holographic Imaging. A
fast-paced action-filled fantasy evolves in a story set at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.
True Believer/At First Sight Box Set
Nicholas Sparks
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
160024372X, $49.98 www.hachetteaudio.com
Nicholas Sparks' TRUE BELIEVER receives a fine audio narration by David Aaron Baker and is
an excellent box set. TRUE BELIEVER tells of one Jeremy, a young New Yorker who receives a
call to investigate a possible small-town ghost, and who finds romance instead. AT FIRST
SIGHT tells of emails that change Lexie and Jeremy's future, continuing the romantic saga. A
fine box set of two linked stories, audio brings the tales to life and makes this set a top pick for
any audio library.
The Health/Medicine Shelf
The Best of Sexology
Craig Yoe, Editor
Running Press
2300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
9780762433230, $14.95 www.runningpress.com
Before Playboy or Penthouse there was the 1933 magazine SEXOLOGY: THE ILLUSTRATED
MAGAZINE OF SEX SCIENCE - and here to recreate a feel for the times is a facsimile
hardcover containing some of the hilarious, zany articles and 'science' of the 1930s, from issues
of 'phantom pregnancy' to 'sex among the Eskimos'. Morality, sexual vampirism, homosexual
chickens and more are covered in a series of kinky, funny excerpts paired with black and white
illustrations. General-interest lending libraries will find it a quirky, fun piece of health/science
history certain to attract attention among browsers.
The Great American Heart Hoax
Michael Ozner, MD
Benbella Books
6440 N. Central Expressway Suite 503, Dallas, TX 76206
9781933771540, $24.95 www.benbellabooks.com
THE GREAT AMERICAN HEART HOAX: LIFESAVING ADVICE YOUR DOCTOR
SHOULD TELL YOU ABOUT HEART DISEASE PREVENTION (BUT PROBABLY NEVER
WILL) is based on clinical studies that show cardiovascular intervention does not prevent heart
attacks or prolong life in stable patients with coronary artery disease - making the number of
angioplasties and bypass surgeries questionable. This comes from a noted cardiologist who wrote
THE MIAMI MEDITERRANEAN DIET, and reveals the truths about what helps prevent and
reverse heart disease - and what isn't worth it. A 'must' for any facing heart disease, and for
general-interest as well as health libraries.
The World History Shelf
Crusader Castles in the Holy Land
David Nicolle
Osprey Publishing
400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157
9781846033490, $25.95 www.ospreypublishing.com
The Crusades that moved across the Middle East left behind fortresses and fortifications, and
Crusader Castles in the Holy Land considers these fortifications, surveying their history,
importance on all sides, and existing fortifications throughout the Middle East, Greece, the
Aegean and Cyprus. Fine photos in black and white and color alike blend with the latest research
and excavation evidence to make for a fine pick for both history and military libraries focusing
on Crusades era events.
The Military Shelf
Weapons and Warfare
Justin D. Murphy and Matthew A. McNiece
ABC-CLIO
Box 1911, Santa Barbara, CA 93116-1911
9781851094981, $85.00 www.abc-clio.com
WEAPONS AND WARFARE: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THEIR IMPACT covers
military aircraft from 1919-1945, surveying the development of airpower doctrines after World
War I and providing assessment of not only military might, but economic opportunity and how
the first generation of military aircraft affected land and sea around the world. It covers a crucial
era in military development and should be a part of any serious military collection and many a
general-interest lending library.
Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction
Nathan E. Busch and Daniel H. Joyner, Editors
University of Georgia Press
330 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30602-4901
0820332216, $24.95 www.ugapress.uga.edu
COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION: THE FUTURE OF
INTERNATIONAL NONPROLIFERATION POLICY pairs real-world case histories with
discussions of the latest problems and risks affecting weapons of mass destruction and their
spread. Here experts in nonproliferation studies examine special challenges and offer directions
for policy and law making, making for an outstanding reference key to any classroom discussion
of nuclear or military might.
The American History Shelf
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War
H.W. Crocker III
Regnery Publishing
One Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001
9781596985490, $19.95 www.regnery.com
The politically incorrect history that dominates schools and universities insist that Jefferson
Davis was a dominant force, Robert E. Lee was like Rommel, and the South was a repressive
faction of the States. The reality was the Old South had great charm and grace - and a strong
Constitutional case. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War will prove a perfect
acquisition for high school libraries seeking alternate perspectives on Civil War events and
history.
A Different Mirror
Ronald Takai
Back Bay Books
c/o Little Brown
237 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.hachettebookgroupusa.com
9780316022361, $17.99, www.amazon.com
A DIFFERENT MIRROR: A HISTORY OF MULTICULTURAL AMERICA is a fine update to
the original in which Professor Takai examines special challenges of living in a multicultural
country. First published in 1993, it was ahead of its time in its analysis: this reassessment has
been updated and expanded to include new insights on American culture and modern
challenges.
The Language Studies Shelf
Spanish for Cruisers
Kathy Parsons
Aventuras Publishing Company
c/o Paradise Cay Publications, Distributors
Box 29, Arcata, CA 95518
9780967590523, $31.95 www.spanishforcruisers.com
Any cruiser bound for any Latin American country needs to keep on board SPANISH FOR
CRUISERS: THE BOATER'S COMPLETE LANGUAGE GUIDE FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING
DESTINATIONS. Now in its second updated edition, over 28 topics cover situations at sea, in
part, and in the boatyard, including 10 new topics and phrases and words for everything from
boating emergencies to money, banking and food provisioning. A lay-flat spiral binding,
waterproof cover, and quick organization by topic makes it an easily-used 'must have'
reference.
The Humor Shelf
Bizarro Buccaneers
Dan Piraro
Andrews & McMeel Publishing
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111-7701
9780740777400, $9.99 www.amuniversal.com
Pirate cartoons are the foundation of this collection from the popular Bizarro cartoon series,
offering a series of lively vignettes complete with 'find the unusual item' in each picture.
Libraries interested in lively contemporary cartoon collections from popular one-panel strips,
especially centered around a popular theme such as pirates, will find BIZARRO BUCCANEERS
a winner.
The Antiques/Collectibles Shelf
The Wonderful World of Perfume Bottles, 2nd Edition
Jane Flanagan
Collector Books
Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002-3009
9781574326123, $29.95 www.collectorbooks.com
This identification and value guide continues to be an outstanding pick for any library strong in
specialty collector's guides. Perfume bottles are some of the most wide-ranging collectibles
available, so they often appear in garage sales and flea markets. From good-sized color photos to
the latest price ranges and clear descriptions, the 2nd updated edition of The Wonderful World of
Perfume Bottles is a top pick for any collection catering to antiques and collectibles people.
America's Money, America's Story, 2nd Edition
Richard Doty
Whitman Publishing
3101 Clairmont Road Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30329
9780794822576, $26.95 www.whitmanbooks.com
From Native American beads to modern commemorative coins - this is a wide-ranging survey of
the evolution and history of America's money and appears in a newly updated second edition in
full color featuring over 500 color photos and chapters blending history with money events.
Collections strong in either American history or collecting will find this an intriguing survey of
the evolution of American money.
The Music Shelf
The Elvis Encyclopedia
Adam Victor
Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street, New York NY 10012
0715638165, $65.00 www.overlookny.com
Over 210 color photos and an equal amount of black-and-white images appear in an oversized
tribute, The Elvis Encyclopedia. It creates a visual collection of his life, pairing hundreds of
photos - many unseen and unposed - with a survey of all the information available about his life
and achievements. From his poverty childhood to his rise to fame, The Elvis Encyclopedia is an
outstanding, comprehensive tribute. If only one Elvis book were to be chosen for a collection,
this one winds hands-down over competitors.
Rock Gods
Robert M. Knight
Palace Press International
c/o Insight Editions
180 Varick Street, 10th Floor, New York NY 10014
9781933784717, $50.00 www.insighteditions.com
Since 1968 author Robert Knight's photos of rock stars have documented some of rock's most
classic moments, so having them all under one cover in ROCK GODS: FORTY YEARS OF
ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY is a real treat, capturing many classics and providing images of
Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, Calpton and more. Guitar players past and present are
the focus in an oversized collection introduced by Slash and packed with outstanding color and
excitement. Very highly recommended both as a gift book, coffee table acquisition, and a 'must'
for any library strong in rock and pop music.
Classic Electrics
Walter Carter
Outline Press
c/o Jawbone Press
1700 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781906002190, $14.95 www.jawbonepress.com
This color photo illustrated history of classic guitars offers the full history of the electric guitar,
from the hollowbodies of jazz of the 1940s and 50s to the solidbodies that rewrote the history of
rock in the 1960s and 70s. An A-Z encyclopedic format outlines over 350 models from over 70
manufacturers, making for an outstanding survey essential to any music library and many a
general interest collection.
Delta Blues
Ted Gioia
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110-0017
9780393062588, $27.95 www.wwnorton.com
Ted thought he understood the blues when he was twenty years old - but he only understood its
most basic structure. The rest of his understanding took decades to achieve - and DELTA
BLUES met his goal of writing a comprehensive history of the 'deep blues' from its birth to its
changes. Any interested in the history of the blues will find this a wide-ranging historical survey
perfect for any American music history collection - even those holding numerous other surveys
of the blues genre.
The California Shelf
Art Deco San Francisco
Therese Poletti, et.al.
Princeton Architectural Press
37 East 7th Street, New York NY 10003
9781568987569, $55.00 www.papress.com
Classic San Francisco buildings reflecting the art deco style are covered in an excellent collection
of photos of masterpieces reflecting the work of one man: one Timothy Pflueger, an immigrant's
son who began his architectural practice after San Francisco's 1906 earthquake, and who proved
one of the city's most prolific architects, producing many unique and classic art deco designs over
a 40-year history. His life and works are surveyed in ART DECO SAN FRANCISCO, an
oversized pairing of photos and architectural history highly recommended as a basic 'must' for
both architecture and art libraries and any California history collection.
Lost Laborers in Colonial California
Stephen W. Silliman
University of Arizona Press
355 S. Euclid Avenue, Suite 103, Tucson, AZ 85719
9780816528042, $24.95 www.uapress.arizona.edu
LOST LABORERS IN COLONIAL CALIFORNIA: NATIVE AMERICANS AND THE
ARCHAEOLOGY OF RANCHO PETALUMA uses archaeological data, material studies and
archival research to examine how colonials controlled indigenous peoples and how Native
Americans lived through and resisted these attempts. Chapters offer a strong blend of
archaeological evidence and social history in a study recommended for any college strong in
Native American studies or California history and anthropology.
Heart of the Rock: The Indian Invasion of Alcatraz
Adam Fortunate Eagle
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive, Norman, OK 73069
9780806139890, $19.95 www.oupress.com
HEART OF THE ROCK comes from an author who in 1969, along with Richard Oakes,
instigated an invasion of Alcatraz Island by American Indians. This occupation of a once-famous
federal prison remains a powerful contemporary action in Native history and culture, and
HEART OF THE ROCK provides an intimate memoir of the occupation the author helped
orchestrate. Photos and personal insights make for a compelling local and modern history.
Backpacking California
Wilderness Press authors
Wilderness Press
1345 - 8th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9780899974460, $24.95 www.wildernesspress.com
BACKPACKING CALIFORNIA is a 'must' for any California library strong in outdoors
selections: it covers over 70 of the best, most diverse backpacking trips documented by sixteen of
Wilderness Press's authors, covering trips throughout the state and offering an updated 2nd
edition describing routes ranging from one night to weeks in duration. Black and white photos,
maps, and color sidebars of at-a-glance information make for an outstanding guide California
outdoors collections will relish.
Arcadia Publishing
www.arcadiapublishing.com
Phil Frank's HOUSEBOATS OF SAUSALITO (0738555525, $19.99) is a fine survey of the colorful houseboat community in Sausalito. The local author's been researching houseboats since his first acquisition in 1973: his book packs in history and black and white vintage images. California lending libraries will find it a popular 'must' and individuals who relish the book may find a vintage postcard set (0738525200, $7.99) also of interest. Penny Hutten and the Forestville Historical Society worked hard on FORESTVILLE (0738558052, $19.99), a survey of a Sonoma county town that grew from the Spanish land grant to its current status. Author Penny Hutten has been a 35-year resident of the town and founded the Forestville historical Society in 1999. Any Northern California collection specializing in regional California history will find both books invaluable.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
1635: The Dreeson Incident
Eric Flint and Virginia DeMarce
Baen Books
Box 1403, Riverdale, NY 10471
1416555897, $26.00 www.baen.com
The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering
power: the United States of Europe, a new nation led by Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden,
and a host of West Virginians from the 20th century lead by Mike Stearns who were sent into the
distant past by a cosmic accident. Politics, espionage, and a town lost in time struggling to
survive makes for an involving, ongoing series addition especially recommended for libraries
already finding the prior books popular lends.
Heir to Sevenwaters
Juliet Marillier
ROC Books
375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10114
9780451462336, $23.95 www.penguin.com
Author Juliet Marillier revisits her acclaimed Sevenwaters realm with this gentle story of a young
woman's quest to right a wrong. When a baby is stolen and something unnatural is left in its
place, Clodagh must journey to the Otherworld to rescue her brother. An epic journey results
through the kingdom of Sevenwaters in this gripping fantasy saga, especially recommended for
prior readers of the Sevenwaters trilogy and libraries catering to them - but also good as an
introduction for newcomers.
Ender in Exile
Orson Scott Card
TOR Books
175 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10010
0765304961, $25.95 www.tor.forge.com
Collections already seeing popular activity for Orson Scott Card's prior 'Ender' series will find a
'must' acquisition the ongoing story and new direct sequel to ENDER'S GAME. Here the story
picks up at the close of ENDER'S GAME, where Andrew/Ender knows he can't live on Earth,
and must choose between living under the Hegemon's control under his brother Pete's thumb, or
going out on a colony ship to settle one of the new worlds won in the war. His experiences on the
colony world makes for an involving, moving story sure to attract and hold the attention of prior
Ender fans.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Yirat Shamayim: The Awe, Reverence and Fear of God
Marc D. Stern, Editor
KTAV Publishing Inc.
930 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
9781602800373, $30.00 www.ktav.com
YIRAT SHAMAYIM is a basic concept for Orthodox Jews and this volume use a range of
perspectives on what 'fear of heaven' requires to help define the religious and political aspects of
the concept. Articles survey the history and ideas of the fear of god, offering an orthodox forum
for detailed understanding perfect for college-level Judaic studies libraries.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Berkeley Prime Crime
375 Hudson Street, New York NY 10014
www.penguin.com
John J. Lamb's THE CLOCKWORK TEDDY (9780425224298, $6.99) tells of a retired San
Francisco cop and his wife who have settled into a comfortable retirement collecting teddy bears.
When they return to California for the first time since retiring to Virginia, trouble strikes when
they witness a robbery at a teddy bear show. Fast investigative action keeps the story hopping.
Sarah Atwell's PANE OF DEATH (9780425225011, $6.99) provides a fine, different
glassblowing mystery: this centered around a glassblower who lives in a Tucson artist's district
teaching and selling wares, until she finds romance and a missing pane involve her in a murder
investigation. Madelyn Alt's NO REST FOR THE WICCAN (9780425224564, $7.99) tells of
Maggie, who loves her job at Enchantments and is Indiana's newest witch. When she volunteers
to care for a bedridden sister, she finds strange spirits involved, and suddenly death and threats
seem to converge. A fine mystery evolves. Monica Ferris' THAI DIE (9780425223468, $24.95)
tells of one Betsy, who runs a needlework shop and is a store-owner and part-time sleuth. Just
back from a trip to Thailand, Doris is eager to show her needlework friends some special
souvenirs. When a burglary results and some of her things are taken, murder enters the picture
and Betsy is drawn to wonder about Doris' foreign treasures in this excellent novel of needlework
intrigue. Each of these excels in unusual settings and plots that go above and beyond your usual
'whodunnit': all are highly recommended picks for any discriminating mystery library.
Invitation to a Murder
Gail Abbott Zimmerman
Pocket Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of Americas, New York NY 10020
1416546596, $7.99 www.simonsays.com
This true-crime story tells of a beautiful woman killed by a male intruder in a nice Illinois
suburban home. Donna's husband Mark has killed the attacker, but one rookie detective doesn't
buy his home invasion story, and begins an investigation into a spousal murder that almost
succeeded - and a perfect marriage gone awry. Hard to put down, this novel of true crime is a
winner.
The Fiction Shelf
Over and Under
Todd Tucker
Thomas Dunne Books
c/o St. Martin's Press
175 -5th Avenue, New York NY 10010-7848
0312379900, $23.95 www.stmartins.com
Coming of age stories for adults remain somewhat uncommon; especially if you throw in the
factor of cultural influences and social change affecting this transition point. That's what made
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD such a hit - a growing-aware young adult's newfound cognizance
of adult issues - and that's what makes Todd Tucker's OVER AN UNDER so memorable. In the
summer of 1979 two pre-teen best friends and cave explorers face danger and change in rural
Indiana just as a labor strike is changing the face of the town. Perfect for any library strong in
coming of age novels.
The Theatre/Cinema Shelf
Homemade Hollywood
Clive Young
The Continuum International Publishing Group
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 704, New York, NY 10038
9780826429230, $19.95, www.continuumbooks.com
What actor would risk his life swinging off a building without a net, for a homemade Spider-Man
movie? And why would Steven Spielberg praise three 'nobodies' for a home movie they made as
teens in the 80s? HOMEMADE HOLLYWOOD: FANS BEHIND THE CAMERA traces an
underground 'fan film' movement from the 1920s to YouTube modern times, covering everything
from the indie filmmaking industry to how big media changes attitudes and content of movies
themselves. Any movie fan interested on more than a general level will find this a lively,
fascinating coverage of alternative movie media.
Here's the Story
Maureen McCormick
William Morrow
c/o HarperCollins
10 East 53rd Street, New York NY 10022
9780061490149, $25.95 www.harpercollins.com
Any who recall and relished the TV series The Brady Bunch will find irresistible HERE'S THE
STORY: SURVIVING MARCIA BRADY AND FINDING MY TRUE VOICE. It comes from
the 'ideal teenage girl' who 'had it all' and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the life of
Maureen McCormick, revealing family relationships, personal evolution, and Maureen's personal
exploration of the dark side of Hollywood. A powerful memoir, HERE'S THE STORY is hard to
put down and a top pick for any library strong in television history and personalities.
Smallville Season 7: The Official Companion
Craig Byrne
Titan Books
144 Southwark Street, London SE1 OUP
9781845766566, $14.95 www.titanbooks.com www.amazon.com
SMALLVILLE, the TV show, covers the teen years of Superman/Clark Rent and this companion
to Season 7 comes packed with color photos, interviews with case and crew, a complete episode
guide, and more. Any library catering to fans of the TV show will find this a popular pick.
The Incredible Mr. Don Knotts
Stephen Cox and Kevin Marhanks
Cumberland House Publishing
431 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
9781581826586, $26.95 www.cumberlandhouse.com
The movies and life of Don Knotts is revealed in a blend of pop culture history and survey of
comedy perfect for Mayberry fans. Over 200 photos - many rare and never before published -
supplement a blend of biography, TV trivia, reviews, and survey of the movies and productions
featuring Don Knotts in an outstanding treasury perfect for any general-interest lending library
strong in film and popular TV personalities.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
The Hedgehog's Dilemma
Hugh Warwick
Bloomsbury
175 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
1596914777, $25.00 www.bloomsburyusa.com
THE HEDGEHOG'S DILEMMA: A TALE OF OBSESSION, NOSTALGIA, AND THE
WORLD'S MOST CHARMING MAMMAL is a funny and appealing quest to discover what
makes hedgehogs so appealing. Environmental writer Hugh Warwick here tracks hedgehogs
around the world, considering pet-keepers, zoos, rare Chinese breeds, and much more. The blend
of natural history and travelogue makes for a whimsical, fun title appropriate for any
general-interest lending library.
Questions and Answers on Dog Agility Training
Mary Ann Nester
TFH Publications
One TFH Plaza, 3rd and Union Avenues, Neptune City, NJ 07753
9780793806126, $19.95 www.tfh.com
Any dog owner interested in agility performance will find DOG AGILITY TRAINING a specific
and useful guide to common problems for improved agility performance. Whether you're a
beginner seeking some agility pointers or an experienced dog handler trying to improve a dog's
training, this comes from an expert agility trainer and has over 140 answers to common problems
and issues. Collections strong in pet agility training will find it a popular, specific 'how to'
pick.
An Eye for a Dog
Robert W. Cole
Dogwise Publishing
Box 2778, Wenatchee, WA 98807
192924214X, $22.95 www.dogwise.com
AN EYE FOR A DOG: ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JUDGING PUREBRED DOGS tells how
to actively participate in over 100 show ring dog-judging scenarios, offering a review of the
concepts of breed type, balance, proportion, and breed differences. Chapters cover head features,
proportions, trot profiles and more, making for an outstanding survey perfect for any library
catering to dog owners and neo-pro show dog patrons.
Canine Behavior: An Illustrated Handbook
Barbara Handelman, M.Ed, CDBC
Woof and Word Press
c/o Dogwise Publishing
Box 2778, Wenatchee, WA 98807
9780976511823, $49.95, www.dogwise.com
Examine the language of canine communication with CANINE BEHAVIOR: A PHOTO
ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK, displaying basics on how to interpret dog behavior. From how
dog anatomy affects behavioral displays to how to understand how dogs learn, CANINE
BEHAVIOR is an outstanding, specific survey perfect for pet libraries.
What Philosophy Can Tell You About Your Dog
Steven D. Hales, Editor
Open Court
Box 300, Peru, IL 61354
0812696530, $14.95 www.opencourtbooks.com
Blend philosophy with insights on pets and you have a fine survey written by those who are dog
lovers and who reflect on the logic of pet ownership and its demands. From false contrasts
between humans and canines to different animal personalities and perceptions of animal
intelligence and ethics, What Philosophy Can Tell You About Your Dog is an excellent guide for
any pet owner and for libraries catering to them.
Tuna: A Love Story
Richard Ellis
Alfred A. Knopf
c/o Random House
1745 Broadway, 17th floor, New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com, 1-800-726-0600
9780307267153, $27.95 www.aaknopf.com
Any interested in the natural history and cultural impact of the tuna will find TUNA: A LOVE
STORY to be an excellent survey of the fish and its lore. Chapters cover everything from fishing
lore to the tuna's environment and historic interactions with humans, surveying everything from
sport fishing to the tuna's natural cousins and the food industries relying upon tuna products. A
wonderful guide for any general-interest library specializing either in fish cookery or natural
history.
Falcons of North America
Kate Davis
Mountain Press Publishing
Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806
0878425535, $22.00 www.mountainpress.com
Raptor educator Kate Davis offers a fined survey of these birds of prey as she covers the natural
history of six North American falcon species and includes new research on them. Over 200 color
photos and range maps contribute to a natural history that is far more than your usual
identification guide - and a top pick for any library strong in birding.
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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phone: 1-608-835-7937
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Diane C. Donovan, Editor & Senior Reviewer
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