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Table of Contents
| Reviewer's Choice | Library Science Shelf | Fiction Shelf |
| Mystery/Suspense Shelf | Christian Studies Shelf | Judaic Studies Shelf |
| Graphic Novel Shelf | Audiobook Shelf | Library CD Shelf |
| Library DVD Shelf | Travel Shelf | Fantasy/SciFi Shelf |
| Needlecraft Shelf | Sports Shelf | Cookbook Shelf |
| Photography Shelf | Education Shelf | Biography Shelf |
| Poetry Shelf | Automotive Shelf | Computer Shelf |
| Writing/Publishing Shelf | Metaphysical Studies Shelf | Beer/Wine Shelf |
| Art Shelf | LGBT Studies Shelf | Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf |
| Christmas Shelf | Health/Medicine Shelf | Psychology Shelf |
| Science Shelf | Pets/Wildlife Shelf | Military Shelf |
| Environmental Studies Shelf | American History Shelf | Civil War Shelf |
| Social Issues Shelf | Money/Finance Shelf | Religion/Spirituality Shelf |
| Political Science Shelf | Wisconsin Shelf |
Reviewer's Choice
George L. Kelling
Marquette University Press
PO Box 3141, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3141
9781626003002 $25.00 www.marquette.edu/mupress
Policing in Milwaukee: A Strategic History is a carefully researched, scholarly chronicle of thepolice department of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chapters chronicle how Milwaukee used to be oneof America's most crime free cities; in the first half of the twentieth century, Milwaukee was atrailblazer in terms of controlling corruption, applying technological advances to improvepolicing, and developing a community relations program. How did the modern-day tragedy ofMilwaukee's current urban failings and disturbingly high crime rate come to be? Author GeorgeKelling, a Milwaukee native who has studied policing for over forty years, scrutinizes the cruellessons of the past, while offering suggestions and hope for an improved future. Policing inMilwaukee: A Strategic History is highly recommended for public and college librarycollections, as well as criminology and policework studies shelves.
My Cool Treehouse
Jane Field-Lewis, author
Tina Hillier, photographer
Pavilion
c/o Trafalgar Square Publishing
388 Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053
www.trafalgarbooks.com
9781910496183, $24.95, HC, 160pp, www.amazon.com
A tree house or tree fort is a platform or building constructed around, next to or among the trunkor branches of one or more mature trees while above ground level. Tree houses can be used forrecreation, work space, habitation, observation or as temporary retreats. In "My Cool Treehouse:An Inspirational Guide to Stylish Treehouses" photographer Tina Hillier uses high-end interiors,landscape and lifestyle photography and styling in the specially commissioned images (shot in allseasons and weather conditions) to illustrated author Jane Field-Lewis insightful commentarygiving information about the location, the owners and their inspiration as well as style notes asthe two effectively collaborate to showcase 35 treehouses with different budgets and styles,ranging from the rustic that seem to disappear into the foliage, to the futuristic made out ofcontemporary materials. A pure delight to simply browse through, and an inspiring resource toglean ideas for building a treehouse of your own, "My Cool Treehouse" is enthusiasticallyrecommended as an enduringly popular addition for community library collections. For personalreading lists of all treehouse enthusiasts it should be noted that "My Cool Treehouse" is alsoavailable in a Kindle format ($11.99).
Appalachian Odyssey
Jeffrey H. Ryan
www.jeffryanauthor.com
Down East Books
c/o Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706
www.rowman.com
9781608935789, $22.95, PB, 320pp, www.amazon.com
Unlike through-hikers that complete the Appalachian Trail in one several month trip, JeffreyRyan took a different approach. Grabbing weeks here and days off there, it took Jeffreytwenty-eight years to finish the trail one section at a time. Along the way he learned much abouthimself and made many new friends, including his best friend, Wayne, who made the journeywith him from start to finish. Including 75 color photos, "Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-Year Hikeon America's Trail" is engaging read that is part memoir, part natural history and lore, and partpractical advice. Certain to be an enduringly popular addition to community library collections,"Appalachian Odyssey" is especially recommended reading for anyone who has hiked theAppalachian Trail, is planning to hike it themselves, or are armchair travelers merely wishing tohiking it some day.
Paris Nights
Cliff Simon with Loren Stephens
Waldorf Publishing
2140 Hall Johnson Road, #102-345, Grapevine, Texas 76051
9781943848928, $24.95, www.waldorfpublishing.com
Paris Nights: My Year at the Moulin Rouge is a memoir by actor Cliff Simon, who details histransformation from a soldier to an entertainer when a one-way ticket to Paris changed his life.Readers receive a vivid account of this process as Simon moves from South Africa to Paris toHollywood; but the focus is as much upon the sights, sounds, and experience of Paris and theculture of the Moulin Rouge as it is upon Cliff Simon's evolutionary process, adding the feel of athriller piece into the exploration of one man's amazing life.
Living Yellowstone
Michel Pierre
Naturnam
c/o Farcountry Press
PO Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604
www.farcountrypress.com
9781591521822, $19.95, PB, 80pp, www.amazon.com
The Yellowstone National Park, is the oldest national, and by many standards, the most popularpark in the world. Yellowstone is not only one of the most wonderful and scenic places on earth,but it is also one of the most geographically and botanically active. By comparing pictures takenat the same places at different times between 1998 and 2015, "Living Yellowstone: The Park 10and 25 years After the Fires" beautifully and strikingly illustrates the short-term evolution of thelandscapes and features of the park. An extraordinary volume, "Living Yellowstone" isunreservedly and enthusiastically recommended for personal, community, and academic librarycollections. Also on the theme of Yellowstone, very highly recommended for children, anddistributed by Farcountry Press, is "Yellowstone National Park: A Cautionary Coloring Book"(Caput Mortuum Books, 9780692747254, $8.95, PB, 32pp).
The Library Science Shelf
Carol Smallwood & Lura Sanborn, editors
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9780786497805, $55.00, PB, 254pp, www.amazon.com
Volunteers, such as 'Friends of the Library' groups, are critically important to the daily operationof any library and fundamentally necessary for such activities as community fund raising. Findingand retaining the right people, motivating them and matching their skills with projects ischallenging. Collaborative compiled and co-edited by experienced librarians Carol Smallwoodand Lura Sanborn, "Library Volunteers Welcome!: Strategies for Attracting, Retaining andMaking the Most of Willing Helpers" is collection of 30 new essays bringing together theexperiences of numerous individuals across the U.S., providing ideas, projects and best practicesfor volunteer recruiting and management. These erudite and knowledgeable contributions areorganized into five major sections; Recruitment and Retention; Policies and Process; Mentoringand Empowering; Placement, Programs and Responsibilities; Outreach. Exceptionally wellorganized and presented, "Library Volunteers Welcome! is an absolutely essential addition tocollege and university Library Science collections, and is an enduringly valuable read for anycommunity or academic librarians charged with establishing or maintaining volunteerorganizational support for their libraries. It should be noted that "Library Volunteers Welcome!"is also available in a Kindle format ($16.19).
40+ New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits
Edmund A. Rossman III
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
9780838914380, $65.00, PB, www.amazon.com
When governmental budgets require cuts one of the first to feel the impact of decreased revenuesare the public and academic libraries. When times are hard, NGOs are compelled to findsupplemental revenue sources where ever they can. This is the underlying and fundamentalreason why every library and every NGO must have a copy of "40+ New Revenue Sources forLibraries and Nonprofits" in their instructional reference collections. Laying out with exceptionalclarity specific supplemental revenue generating ideas and projects that range from various formsof advertising, to diverse naming rights, to sponsorships, to vending machines, to crowdfunding,and so much more, "40+ New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits" will prove to be anenduringly valued, practical, and effective resource. Of special note are the chapters on Legal andboard Policy Considerations; Impact of Technology: Internet and Social media: and EstablishingValue, Statistical Reports, and Targeting Prospects. Simply stated, "40+ New Revenue Sourcesfor Libraries and Nonprofits" should be considered mandatory reading for every library directorand every library board member.
The Librarian's Guide to Book Programs and Author Events
Brad Hooper
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
9780838913840, $55.00, PB, 135pp, www.amazon.com
From hosting authors to planning and coordinating book activities such as book signings andbook clubs, libraries are perfect venues for readers to interact directly with authors and theirbooks. And mounting literary programming can be relatively easy and straight forward with thehelp of Booklist's Brad Hooper' "The Librarian's Guide to Book Programs and Author Events"which comprehensively covers how to provide a wide range of programming that targets alibrarian's specific community of book lovers. "The Librarian's Guide to Book Programs andAuthor Events" includes step-by-step guidance adaptable to any type of audience, from childrenand teens to millennials and older adults; shows how to plan author readings, coordinate booksignings, and put together and moderate an author panel; offers marketing and outreach pointers,including interviewing authors for local radio, library podcasts, or webinars; lays out thenuts-and-bolts of organizing and hosting book clubs, with suggestions for facilitating book groupdiscussions; presents ideas for creating displays of staff favorites and other ways to get staffinvolved and engaged; and explores programs for community-wide book events, such as 'OneBook, One City' programs Using this practical and thoroughly 'user friendly' guide, communitylibraries can connect book lovers eager to learn about recent and noteworthy books to authorsand fellow book lovers. "The Librarian's Guide to Book Programs and Author Events" is alsovery highly recommended and informative reading for writers and publishers wanting to createauthor lectures and signing events as a means of marketing their books to libraries.
The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide
Heidi E. Buchanan & Beth A. McDonough
ALA Editions
c/o American Library Association
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
www.alastore.ala.org
9780838914861, $50.00, PB, 160pp, www.amazon.com
The ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education is good news for one-shotinstructors. With its six frames and conceptual approach you're freed from a long list of outcomesand can instead focus on big ideas. Now in an significantly updated and expanded second edition,"The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide" is a concise guide will help librarians to stayorganized and use their limited time wisely. "The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide"covers: creative solutions for real-life problems, such as a difficult assignment or controversialtopic, illustrated with 13 vignettes from professionals in the field; efficient assessment despitelimited time or resources; specialized settings like an online class or classroom withoutcomputers; practical ideas on instruction for the six frames; choosing the right lesson for the rightstudent at the right time; how to use concept maps; and creating assignments for active learningand experiential learning. Filled from cover to cover with strategies to guide students utilizinglibrary resources towards meeting their instructors' expectations for critical thinking, "TheOne-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide" is a practical resource will also empower librariansto become better, more confident teachers. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone, commentary,organization and presentation, "The One-Shot Library Instruction Survival Guide" is very highlyrecommended for college and university Library Science instruction reference collections ingeneral, and the supplemental studies reading lists for any member of a community or schoollibrary staff.
The Fiction Shelf
Anthony Trollope
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016-4314
www.oup.com/us
9780198785637, $15.95, PB, 500pp, www.amazon.com
Anthony Trollope (24 April 1815 - 6 December 1882) was one of the most successful, prolificand respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Now a major television series, Trollope's"Doctor Thorne: The Chronicles of Barsetshire" has been reissued by Oxford University Press fora new generation of appreciative readers. "Doctor Thorne" is the compelling story of the squire ofGreshamsbury who has fallen on hard times, and it is incumbent on his son Frank to make a goodmarriage. But Frank loves the doctor's niece, Mary Thorne, a girl with no money and mysteriousparentage. He faces a terrible dilemma: should he save the estate, or marry the girl he loves?Mary, too, has to battle her feelings, knowing that marrying Frank would ruin his family and flyin the face of his mother's opposition. Her pride is matched by that of her uncle, Dr. Thorne, whohas to decide whether to reveal a secret that would resolve Frank's difficulty, or to uphold theinnate merits of his own family heritage. The character of Dr. Thorne reflects Trollope's owncontradictory feelings about the value of tradition and the need for change. His subtle portrayal,and the comic skill and gentle satire with which the story is developed, are among the manypleasures of this delightful novel. No community, college, or university library collection of greatEnglish literature of the Victorian era would be complete without including a copy of AnthonyTrollope's "Doctor Thorne: The Chronicles of Barsetshire".
Reverend Colt
James Clay
Linford Western Library
c/o Ulverscroft Large Print (USA), Inc.
PO Box 1230, West Seneca, NY 14224-1230
www.ulverscroftusa.com
9781444826074, $20.99, PB, 304pp, www.amazon.com
When his wife Christina was murdered by a man she had tried to help, Preacher Paul Colten'sidealism died in the dust -- and he took the first steps on the road to becoming the gunfighterknown as Reverend Colt. Upon arriving in Grayson in pursuit of a man he was hired to kill,Reverend Colt finds a town under the brutal control of a wealthy rancher. Though he admires thelocal newspaper's stand against corruption, he knows that Grayson's rulers will not be stopped byeditorials. Reverend Colt's skills with a weapon will be put to the ultimate test. Author JamesClay is an impressively talented novelist with a complete mastery of the action/adventure novelas demonstrated by this large print edition of his western saga "Reverend Colt". A riveting readfrom first page to last, "Reverend Colt" is especially recommended for the personal reading listsof all western buff and this large print edition would prove to be an enduringly popular additionto community library collections.
Witness Seeker
Stone Wallace
Five Star Books
10 Water Street, Suite 310, Waterville, ME 04901
http://gale.cengage.com/fivestar
9781432832209, $25.95, 265pp, www.amazon.com
His name is Chance Gambel. His occupation: Witness Seeker. It's a perilous profession where heis hired to search for witnesses to crimes so that they might testify for or against the accused intrials held throughout the frontier territories of the Southwest, circa 1880. Chance embarks on hismost perilous assignment when he teams with a mysterious Mexican named Francisco Velasquezto search for the vicious outlaw gang leader, Silvano Ramos, who brutally murdered Francisco'ssister. Their journey is fraught with adventure, danger, prejudice and mistrust as Chance remainsunaware of what Francisco's true intentions are toward him: Friend or foe? A unique andexceptionally well story from first page to last, "Witness Seeker" will have a special appeal todiehard Western fans as it highlights suspense, excitement, romance and a stirring climax thereader that is as unexpected as it is memorable. While "Witness Seeker" is certain to be anenduringly popular and appreciated addition to community library Western Fiction collections, itshould be noted for the personal reading lists that it is also available in a Kindle edition($3.99).
Seeking Alice
Camilla Trinchieri
Excelsior Editions
c/o State University of New York Press
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246-0001
www.sunypress.edu
9781438461281, $19.95, PB, 224pp, www.amazon.com
"Seeking Alice" is gripping story of love and loss centers on Marco, an Italian diplomat; Alice,his American wife; and their young children. Stationed in Prague during World War II, Marcoand Alice become enemies when the United States enters the war, forcing Alice and the childrento move from Prague to Rome and finally to Cernobbio in a desperate attempt to flee toSwitzerland. Through alternating passages narrated by Alice and daughter Susie, readers shuttleback and forth between war-torn Europe and 1950s Massachusetts to search for answers andunravel the mystery about what really happened to Alice during the war. "Seeking Alice" byCamilla Trinchieri is a deftly crafted and compelling story of the disintegration of an Americanand Italian family caught in Europe during World War II. It is one of those all-too-rare novelsthat will linger in the mind and memory long after the book itself has been finished and set backupon the shelf. While very highly recommended for community, college, and university libraryLiterary Fiction collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Seeking Alice" isalso available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
How Can I Keep from Singing
Loretta Cobb
Livingston Press
University of West Alabama, Station 22, Livingston, AL 35470
www.livingstonpress.uwa.edu
9781604891652, $30.00, HC, 247pp, www.amazon.com
Bonita Byrnes comes of age during the civil rights movement in Birmingham's working classneighborhoods. Pearl, her mother, runs a boarding house. Ida, her black cook with enormousfaith, becomes her confidante as Pearl goes from one bad relationship to another, leaving Bonita'sfather for a young Marine, just home from Korea. Their lives are complicated by what we nowwould call his PTSD from World War II. He drinks to excess, becomes violent at times, andmoves from job to job. Lucinda, her older sister, does not like the stepfather. Bonita's father Philmarries a new wife and does very little to help with the girls though he is quick to criticize Pearl'sefforts. "How Can I Keep from Singing" is one of those deftly crafted novels with fullyconceived characters and a deftly woven storyline of unexpected twists and turns that will lingerin the mind and memory of the reader long after the book itself is finished and set back upon theshelf. While strongly recommended for community and academic library Literary Fictioncollections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "How Can I Keep From Singing" isalso available in a paperback edition (9781604891669, $17.95).
Peregrine Island
Diane B. Saxton
She Writes Press
www.shewritespress.com
9781631521515, $16.95, PB, 267pp, www.amazon.com
The lives of the Peregrine family are turned upside down one summer when so-called "artexperts" appear on the doorstep of their Connecticut island home to appraise a favorite heirloompainting. When incriminating papers, as well as other paintings, are discovered behind theartwork in question, the appraisal turns into a full-fledged investigation. Antagonism mountsbetween grandmother, mother, and child, who begin to suspect one another, as well as the shadynewcomers in their midst, of foul play. With a roster of carefully crafted characters and a deftlywoven plot, "Peregrine Island" is a riveting read from beginning to end and clearly showcasesauthor Diane Saxton as a consummately skilled novelist. While highly recommended forcommunity and academic library Literary Fiction collections, it should be noted for personalreading lists that "Peregrine Island" is also available in a Kindle format ($9.95).
Phen
Lorin Adegbenro
Belle Isle Books
c/o Brandylane Publishers
5 South First Street, Richmond, VA 23219
www.brandylanepublishers.com
9781939930361, $16.00, PB, 214pp, www.amazon.com
Eric's life sucks. Born without the use of his hands and treated like a burden by his adoptiveparents, he finds himself haunted by frightening spirits-until an altogether different sort of spiritappears to him, in the form of an old man. The old man has a story to tell-the story of a boynamed Phoenix. After losing his mother when he was just three, Phoenix knows he has to fulfillher last wish: protect Hali, a young girl who came to Willow Oaks Orphanage along withPhoenix and his twin sisters. But fourteen years after her adoption, Phoenix has no idea whereshe is. To find her, and his own purpose, he'll have to follow his instincts and heart-perhapsstraight into the ocean. And along the way, the lives of Phoenix and Eric will intertwine in a waythat Eric never imagined. A unique and compelling novel by an exceptionally gifted writer,"Phen" is certain to be an enduringly popular addition to community library General Fictioncollections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that "Phen" is also available in a Kindleformat ($5.99).
How to Party With an Infant
Kaui Hart Hemmings
Simon and Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl., New York, NY 10020
www.simonandschuster.com
9782501100796, $26.00, www.simonandschuster.com
How to Party With an Infant comes from the author of The Descendants and tells of Mele, who israising her daughter as a single mother in San Francisco, supported by a parent group. All isdifficult but going well until her ex returns with the news that he's getting married, and wantsEllie to participate in his wedding. Disturbed by this news, Mele needs a new, distracting hobby -and a cookbook-writing contest could be just the ticket. A fun story of change and transformationevolves, perfect for leisure readers looking for a mix of humor and pointed observation aboutlove, motherhood, and independence.
The Shattered Tree
Charles Todd
William Morrow & Company
c/o HarperCollins Publishers
10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022-5299
9780062386274, $25.99, www.harpercollins.com
The Shattered Tree adds to the Bess Crawford prize-winning series and brings the World War Inurse into her own hospital when she's shot on the battlefield and sent to Paris to recover.Isolated from her familiar world, surrounded by strangers, and still questioning the real identityof an officer she'd treated on the battlefield, Bess faces a search for the truth that will bring herinto further danger in this gripping historical story that blends World War I politics and intriguewith a nurse's struggle to survive.
Close to Home
Deborah Raney
Abingdon Press
2222 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., PO Box 280988, Nashville, TN 37228-0988
www.abingdonpress.com
9781501817458, $24.99, HC, 286pp, www.amazon.com
Bree Cordel Whitman is a Whitman by marriage, but sometimes she forgets she wasn't born intoGrant and Audrey's family. Her late husband, Timothy Whitman, gave his life for his country ona windblown hill in Afghanistan. Bree has let the love of Tim's family keep her ties to him strong-- in the same way she keeps Tim's memory alive for them. But it's been almost five years, andshe can't hang onto the past forever. Fighting the guilt she feels for wanting to love again, shecan't help her dreams about a tall, dark, and handsome man -- a man who is not her Tim. Howcan she accept the flirtations from Drew Brooks without throwing the Whitman family back intogrieving? And how can Drew compete with the ghost of a hero and the hero's very alive familywho seem to hold some spell over the woman who shares their name -- a woman he might justlove? Another terrifically entertaining and deftly crafted romance by an exceptionally talentedauthor, "Close to Home" is the fourth title on Deborah Raney's outstanding 'Chicory Inn' seriesand enthusiastically recommended for community library Romance Fiction collections. It shouldbe noted for the personal reading lists of romance enthusiasts that "Close to Home" is alsoavailable in a paperback edition (9781426770463, $14.99) and in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Beautiful Pretender
Melanie Dickerson
Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
www.thomasnelson.com
9780718026288, $15.99, PB, 314pp, www.amazon.com
The Margrave of Thornbeck has to find a bride, fast. He invites ten noble born ladies who meetthe king's approval to be his guests at Thornbeck Castle for two weeks, a time to test these ladiesand reveal their true character. Avelina has only two instructions: keep her true identity a secretand make sure the margrave doesn't select her as his bride. Since the latter seems unlikely, sheconcentrates on not getting caught. No one must know she is merely a maidservant, sent by theEarl of Plimmwald to stand in for his daughter, Dorothea. Despite Avelina's best attempts atdiverting attention from herself, the margrave has taken notice. And try as she might, she can'tdeny her own growing feelings. But something else is afoot in the castle. Something sinister thatcould have far worse, with far deadlier consequences! A medieval fairy tale of a romance storyfrom the pen of Melanie Dickerson, "The Beautiful Pretender" is a riveting read from beginningto end and enthusiastically recommended for the personal reading lists of romance enthusiastsand will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community library Romance Fictioncollections.
Snowfall on Haven Point
RaeAnne Thayne
HQN Books
c/o Harlequin Books
225 Duncan Mill Road, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada, M3B 3K9
9780373789894, $7.99, PB, 384pp, www.amazon.com
It's been two rough years since Andrea Montgomery lost her husband, and all she wants is for herchildren to enjoy their first Christmas in Haven Point. But then Andie's friend asks a favor -- tokeep an eye on her brother, Sheriff Marshall Bailey, who's recovering from a hit and run. Andiewill do anything for Wyn, even park her own misgivings to check on her grouchy, wounded bearof a brother. Marshall hates feeling defenseless and resents the protective impulses that Andiebrings out in him. But when a blizzard forces them together for the holidays, something inMarshall begins to thaw. Andie's gentle nature is a salve, and her kids' excitement for theholidays makes him forget why he never wanted a family. If only he and Andie can admit whatthey really want (which is each other) their Christmas wishes might come true after all. A trulygifted and original storyteller, author RaeAnne Thayne has penned another riveting entertainmentwith the publication of "Snowfall on Haven Point". Very highly recommended for communitylibrary Romance Fiction collections.
Tricks Every Boy Can Do
Paul Buchanan
Harvard Square Editions
2152 Beachwood Terrace, Hollywood, CA 90068
www.harvardsquareeditions.org
9781941861158, $22.95, PB, 258pp, www.amazon.com
Frankie and Alive, born on the eve of the Great Depression, are identical brothers-not twins,exactly; they're the survivors of a set of triplets. Though they're genetically indistinguishable,they're different as oranges and avocados. Alvie, meek and thoughtful, frets every small decisionand feels fairly certain his dead sister is haunting him. Frankie, brash and irrepressible, has apassion for bebop and five-card draw, and he isn't above standing in for his brother when it suitshim. As the two boys grow into men, through deceptions, betrayals, and twists of fate, they bendeach other's destinies. But then they both fall for the same remarkable woman, Lydia-the one soulwho sees them both for who they truly are. She's also the woman who has to choose betweenthem. Exceptional, consistently compelling, wryly funny while exploring issues of sibling rivalry,"Tricks Every Boy Can Do" is a riveting read from first page to last and will prove to be anenduringly popular addition to community and academic library Contemporary Literary Fictioncollections. For personal reading lists it should be noted that "Tricks Every Boy Can Do" is alsoavailable in a Kindle format ($9.99).
Here Comes the Sun
Nicole Dennis-Benn
Liveright Publishing Corporation
c/o W. W. Norton & Company
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
www.wwnorton.com
9781631491764, $26.95, HC, 352pp, www.amazon.com
At an opulent resort in Montego Bay, Margot hustles to send her younger sister, Thandi, toschool. Taught as a girl to trade her sexuality for survival, Margot is ruthlessly determined toshield Thandi from the same fate. When plans for a new hotel threaten their village, Margot seesnot only an opportunity for her own financial independence but also perhaps a chance to admit ashocking secret: her forbidden love for another woman. As they face the impending destructionof their community, each woman (fighting to balance the burdens she shoulders with the freedomshe craves) must confront long-hidden scars. From a much-heralded new writer, Here Comes theSun offers a dramatic glimpse into a vibrant, passionate world most outsiders see simply asparadise. In the pages of Nicole Dennis- Benn pens novel "Here Comes the Sun" the reader isdeftly introduced to a world hidden among pristine beaches and the wide expanse of turquoiseseas of Jamaica. A riveting read from beginning to end, "Here Comes the Sun" is an impressivedemonstration of author Nicole Dennis-Benn's original storytelling skills and a highlyrecommended addition to community library General Fiction collections. For personal readinglists it should be noted that "Here Comes the Sun" is also available in a paperback edition(9781631492945, $15.95) and in a Kindle format ($12.89).
The Pilgrim
F. W. Baue
Pergola Press
www.pergolapress.com
9780984807734, $25.00, HC, 199pp, www.amazon.com
"The Pilgrim" by F. W. Baue is a deftly constructed and consistently compelling novel thatfollows the geographical, intellectual and spiritual sojourns of Paul Gottlieb, a young musiciansearching for reality in the cultural maelstrom of the 1960s San Francisco. The first in a plannedfive volume series, "The Pilgrim" reveals author F. W. Baue as an especially gifted storytellerwith a positive knack for developing memorable characters and a deftly scripted plot that willhold the reader's rapt attention from beginning to end. "The Pilgrim" is very highly recommendedfor personal reading lists and community library General Fiction collections.
The Mystery/Suspense Shelf
Mark Pryor
Seventh Street Books
c/o Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
www.prometheusbooks.com
9781633881778, $15.95, PB, 270pp, www.amazon.com
When Hugo Marston's friend Paul Rogers dies unexpectedly in a locked room at the AmericanLibrary in Paris, The local police conclude that he died of natural causes. But that's not whatHugo thinks. As he pokes around the library, Hugo discovers that rumors are swirling aroundsome recently donated letters from American actress Isabelle Severin. The reason: they mayindicate that the actress had aided the Resistance in frequent trips to France toward the end ofWorld War II. Even more dramatic is the legend that the Severin collection also contains adagger, one she used to kill an SS officer in 1944. As Hugo delves deeper into the stacks at theAmerican library he finally realizes that the history of this case isn't what anyone suspected. Butto prove he's right, Hugo must return to the scene of a decades-old crime. A simply riveting readfrom first page to last, "The Paris Librarian" is a consistently compelling series of unexpectedplot twists and surprising turns by a master of the genre. While "The Paris Librarian" is veryhighly recommended for all community library Mystery/Suspense collections, it should be notedfor the personal reading lists of dedicated mystery buffs that "The Paris Librarian" is alsoavailable in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Hemingway Thief
Shaun Harris
Seventh Street Books
www.seventhstreetbooks.com
c/o Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228
www.prometheusbooks.com
9781633881754 $15.95 pbk / $9.99 Kindle amazon.com
The debut novel of Wisconsin author Shaun Harris, The Hemingway Thief is an excitingmystery-thriller with a literary bent. When novelist Henry "Coop" Cooper and hotel owner GradyDoyle rescue a drunken man from a pair of thugs, they make a discovery that kicks off a wildadventure. Supposedly, a stolen first draft of celebrated author Ernest Hemingway's "A MoveableFeast" hides clues to a suitcase that Hemingway lost in Paris in 1922, back when he was youngand unpublished. The suitcase is a hidden treasure of lost Hemingway stories, of incalculablevalue - but Cooper and Doyle aren't the only ones out to claim the prize, and their search quicklyturns extremely dangerous! Fast-paced and laced with biting humor, The Hemingway Thief ishighly recommended.
Kill Joy / The Virgin Huntress
Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
Stark House Press
1315 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501
www.starkhousepress.com
9781933586977, $19.95, 240pp, www.amazon.com
Elisabeth Sanxay Holding (1889 - 1955) was an American novelist and short story writer whoprimarily wrote detective novels in the hardboiled school of detective fiction. Now for the benefitof a whole new generation of appreciative mystery fans the Stark House Press has brought backinto print two of her best suspense thrillers under one cover. In 'Kill Joy', a young lady findstrouble when she follows her employer to a house where death seems to stalk its every visitor. In'The Virgin Huntress' a young man tries to stay one step ahead of the huntress who tries touncover his questionable past. A true master of the genre, "Kill Joy / The Virgin Huntress" offersa superbly presented introduction to the impressive writing style of Elizabeth Sanxay Holdingand will prompt dedicated mystery buffs to seek out her other novels including the Stark HousePress edition of "Lady Killer / Miasma" (978-0966784879, $19.20, PB, 270pp).
The Vanished
Lotte Hammer
Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315, New York, NY 10010
www.bloomsbury.com
9781632864857, $28.00, HC, 448pp, www.amazon.com
Lotte Hammer is a master of the mystery/suspense genre and "The Vanished" is the latest novelin her outstanding 'Konrad Simonsen' series. Lying at the bottom of his apartment stairs, apostman is found dead. At first glance, his death appears to be a simple fall, a straightforwardaccident and the perfect case for Detective Chief Superintendent Konrad Simonsen to return toafter a severe heart attack. But when he is called to investigate, new forensic evidence comes tolight and something doesn't add up. Did the postman fall or was he pushed? When life-sizeimages of a girl are discovered plastering the walls of the dead man's attic, the case takes a newand sinister turn. Who is she? Could she be alive? Soon the homicide team find themselvesdelving into the past, but as they approach the truth, Simonsen discovers long-hidden skeletons inhis own closet. A riveting read from first page to last, "The Vanished" is a consistentlycompelling and deftly crafted novel that will prove to be an enduringly popular addition tocommunity library Mystery/Suspense collections. For the personal reading lists of dedicatedmystery buffs it should be noted that "The Vanished" is also available in a Kindle edition($9.99).
A Cast of Falcons
Steve Burrows
The Dundurn Group
3 Church Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5E 1M2
www.dundurn.com
9781459732148, $15.99, PB, 384pp, www.amazon.com
A man falls to his death from a cliff face in western Scotland. From a distance, another manwatches. He approaches the body, tucks a book into the dead man's pocket, and leaves. When theScottish police show visiting Detective Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune the book, he recognizesit as a call for help. But he also knows that answering that call could destroy the life he and hisgirlfriend Lindy have built for themselves in the village of Saltmarsh, in north Norfolk. Back inSaltmarsh, the brutal murder of a researcher involved in a local climate change project haseveryone looking at the man's controversial studies as a motive. But Sergeant Danny Maik,heading the investigation in Jejeune's absence, believes a huge cash incentive being offered forthe research may play a crucial role. With their beleaguered Chief Superintendent blocking everyattempt to interview the project's uber-wealthy owners, Jejeune and Maik must work together tofind their answers. But will the men's partnership survive when the danger from above begins tocast its dark shadow? A riveting read from beginning to end, "A Cast of Falcons" clearlydemonstrates novelist Steve Burrows impressive mastery of the mystery/suspense genre.Memorable characters play out against a web of unexpected plot twists and surprises. Whilehighly recommended for community library Mystery/Suspense collections, it should be noted forenthusiastic mystery buffs that "A Cast of Falcons" is also available in a Kindle format($7.55).
The Christian Studies Shelf
Marilyn McEntyre
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
2140 Oak Industrial Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
www.eerdmans.com
9780802873866, $17.99, www.eerdmans.com
Word By Word: A Daily Spiritual Practice selects fifteen specific words plus a dozen more andthen ties the word to a week. Readers can spend that week reflecting on that single word fromseven different angles, much in the manner of centering prayer practices. Several paragraphs ofdetail accompany each phrase to help guide spiritual philosophers' thought processes, withchapters reflecting on the nature of good spiritual practices, challenges and acceptance processes,understanding how the Spirit works in lives, and more. The result is a deeply reflective set ofdaily insights recommended for spirituality readers from all faiths.
You Lost Me
David Kinnaman
Baker Books
c/o Baker Publishing Group
6030 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
9780801015892, $15.99, PB, 254pp, www.amazon.com
More than half of all Christian teens and young adults cease any active involvement in church.Based on research conducted by the Barna Group, "You Lost Me: Why Young Christians AreLeaving Church . . . and Rethinking Faith" by David Kinnaman exposes ways the Christiancommunity has failed to equip young adults to live "in but not of" the world--to follow Christ inthe midst of profound cultural change. "You Lost Me" is a wide-ranging study that deftlydebunks persistent myths about young church dropouts and examines the likely consequences foryoung adults and for the church if we maintain the status quo. The faith journeys of the nextgeneration is a continuing challenge to the established church, while at the same time also be asource of hope for the community of faith. Kinnaman, with the help of an impressive series ofcontributors drawn from across the Christian spectrum, offers ideas for pastors, youth leaders,parents, and educators to pass on a vibrant, lasting faith, and ideas for young adults to findthemselves in wholehearted pursuit of Christ. "You Lost Me" is a timely and exceptional studythat is unreservedly recommended for all members of the Christian community (regardless ofdenominational affiliation) who are charged with working to inspire young men and women toparticipate in their local churches. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "You LostMe" is also available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Invitational Life
Steve Carter
David C. Cook
c/o Cook Communications
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.cookministries.com
9780781413978, $16.99, PB, 201pp, www.amazon.com
Historically from its inception down to the present day, the community of Christ has a greattradition of invitation. But as individual Christians, inviting others to faith requires leaning in toour own story, overcoming fear, and stepping out. But the good news is for everyone -- alwaysand anywhere. As ordinary Christians we can help keep it going. Using Scripture and story, SteveCarter (a teaching pastor for Willow Creek Community Church, an Americannon-denominational and multi-generational Evangelical Christian mega church located in theChicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois) casts a vision for nonthreatening conversations thatpoint people to Christ in the pages of "This Invitational Life: Risking Yourself to Align withGod's Heartbeat for Humanity". Most significantly, Steve shows that only through risking it allwill we discover what God is truly like. An absorbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking readfrom beginning to end, "The Invitational Life" is very highly recommended to the attention of allmembers of the Christian community regardless of their denominational affiliation. It should benoted for personal reading lists that "The Invitational Life" is also available in a Kindle format($9.49).
Finding Home with the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Billy Graham
Jess Archer
Westbow Press
c/o Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
www.westbowpress.com
9781512721614, $11.95, PB, 123pp, www.amazon.com
The Beatles was one was the greatest rock band of all time. Bob Dylan was a misunderstood poetand a convert to Christianity. Billy Graham was justifiably called "America's Pastor". TheBeatles, Bob Dylan, and Billy Graham were the three forces of artistic and spiritual expression inJess Archer's childhood, as well as the trio of figures in her father's conversion to Christianity andlife's work. "Finding Home with The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Billy Graham" is Archer's trueaccount of growing up inside the world of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. For fifteenyears her family traversed the globe to prepare cities for Billy Graham's large-scale, sweepingevangelistic meetings. Her memoir details the gritty struggles she faced as the new kid in townand the intense anxiety of their transitory life. With humor, insight, and help from two of thegreatest musical forces on the planet, Archer explores the universal question, "Where is home?"Through her father's boss, Billy Graham, she finds her way toward the answer to that question.An inherently fascinating read from beginning to end, "Finding Home with the Beatles, BobDylan, and Billy Graham" is enthusiastically recommended, especially for members of theChristian community, and would prove to be an enduringly popular and unique addition to anychurch or community library collection.
None Like Him
Jen Wilkin
Crossway Books
1300 Crescent Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
www.crossway.com
9781433549830, $12.99, PB, 176pp, www.amazon.com
A member of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, Jen Wilkin is a speaker, writer, andteacher of women's Bible studies. During her seventeen years of teaching, she has organized andled studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. In "None Like Him: 10 WaysGod Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)" Jen points out that Christians considerGod to be self-existent, self-sufficient, eternal, immutable, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent,sovereign, infinite, and incomprehensible -- and we human beings are not. And that's a goodthing because our limitations are by divine design. We were never meant to be God. But at theroot of every sin is our rebellious desire to possess attributes that belong to God alone. Calling usto embrace our limits as a means of glorifying God's limitless power, "None Like Him" invites usto celebrate the freedom that comes when we rest in letting God be God. Exceptionally wellwritten, organized and presented, "None Like Him" is especially recommended reading for allmembers of the Christian community, clergy and lay-people alike. For personal reading lists itshould be noted that "None Like Him" is also available in a Kindle edition ($8.57) and in acomplete and unbridged CD Audio Book format ($15.98).
Unraveling the Family History of Jesus
Steven Donald Norris
Westbow Press
c/o Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
www.westbowpress.com
9781512720518, $44.95, HC, 484pp, www.amazon.com
Steven Donald Norris studied graduate-level theology at The School of Theology, Claremont,California. Nearing retirement after a career in the secular market, he has combined hisavocational interest in genealogy with his research into the history of the family of Jesus. In"Unraveling the Family History of Jesus" Norris draws upon his years of research to write adetailed history of the extended family of Jesus from 100 BC through AD 100 and the influencethey had on Jesus, the first century Christian movement, and on the history of Judea. Informedand informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Unraveling the Family History of Jesus" isan inherently fascinating and consistently compelling read from beginning to end. While highlyrecommended for church, community, seminary, and academic library Christian Studiescollections, it should be noted for the personal reading lists of all members of the Christiancommunity regardless of their denominational affiliation that "Unraveling the Family History ofJesus" is also available in a paperback edition (9781512720501, $34.95).
Rapture Ready...Or Not?
Terry James
New Leaf Publishing Group
PO Box 726, Green Forest, AR 72638
www.newleafpress.net
9780892217427, $14.99, PB, 316pp, www.amazon.com
Jesus stated clearly that it will be "business as usual" right up until He catastrophically intervenesagain in the affairs of mankind with what is popularly known as 'The Second Coming of Christ'.In "Rapture Ready...Or Not?" by Terry James (author, general editor, and co-author of numerousbooks on Bible prophecy) provides a detailed, precise frame of reference of where this generationstands on God's prophetic timeline; what the strange, troubling things happening in a worldseemingly gone insane with unstoppable violence means for the immediate future and beyond;and reflects on the very the Bible as the Word of God being the only hope the reader and those heor she loves has for escaping God's righteous judgment that is about to fall on a rebellious world."Rapture Ready...or Not" is for this generation of readers who are confused and look upon aworld that seems to have destroyed opportunity for a bright, abundant future. The Rapture isabout to catastrophically strike an unsuspecting world of both unbelievers and believers. JesusChrist is the Shelter from the coming Tribulation storm of God's wrath and judgment.Informative, compelling, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Rapture Ready...Or Not?" isstrongly recommended reading for all members of the Christian community regardless of theirdenominational affiliation. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Rapture Ready...OrNot?" is also available in a Kindle format ($7.99).
Good God
Lucas Miles
Worthy Publishing
6100 Tower Circle, Suite 210, Franklin, TN 37067
www.worthypublishing.com
9781617956720, $15.99, PB, 224pp, www.amazon.com
Deep inside every Christian is the hope that God is good. Yet faced with personal hardship or theworld's tragedies, it's easy to doubt God's character and to blame Him for our pain. "Good God:The One We Want to Believe in but Are Afraid to Embrace" by Lucas Miles (Senior Pastor ofOasis Granger and President of the Oasis Network for Churches) unpacks our misguidedconcepts of God so that we can begin to see Him as he truly is -- pure, loving, and completelygood. Most of us want to believe that God is good, but we cannot find a way to harmonize God'sgoodness with the evil that exists in this world. "Good God" introduces the God that we all wantto believe in but have been too afraid to embrace. With the Bible as his guide, Lucas takesreaders on a journey to uncover the lost and forgotten nature of the Creator of the Universe anddiscover a real relationship with God. Informed, informative, thoughtful, thought-provoking,inspired and inspiring, "Good God" is very highly recommended reading for all members of theChristian community regardless of their denominational affiliation. It should be noted forpersonal reading lists that "Good God" is also available in a Kindle format ($9.40).
Days? Or Ages? The Genesis Question
Jerry Harmon
Westbow Press
c/o Thomas Nelson Publishers
PO Box 141000, Nashville, TN 37214
www.westbowpress.com
9781512726640, $33.95, HC, 220pp, www.amazon.com
In "Days? Or Ages? The Genesis Question: A Layman Looks at Creation's Calendar", JerryHarmon offers a fresh look at a centuries-old debate. Does the Bible say creation wasaccomplished within one week of time beginning a few thousand years ago, or over countlessmillennia beginning millions or even billions of years in the distant past? Opinions abound frombiblical scholars, scientists and laypeople alike, and achieving a clear perspective can be difficultat best. "Days? Or Ages? The Genesis Question" summarizes a thorough examination of Genesis1, including relevant passages from other parts of the Bible, all in plain, straightforwardlanguage. Rather than begin with assumptions, as so many opinions do, and from there select andinterpret scriptures in such a way as to support a given view; this work instead first provides adetailed examination of what Scripture itself appears to reveal-all Scripture that bears on theissue-and then examines what one might reasonably conclude. Although written by a layman, in"Days? Or Ages? The Genesis Question" Jerry draws from a wealth of scholarly works by someof the world's leading theologians and other learned professionals. Whatever one's opinion mightbe, this thesis will be informative reading and a significant resource to help clear away some ofthe clouds of mystery surrounding one of the Bible's most challenging subjects -- is the Genesiscreation story literal or metaphorical? While very highly recommended for church, seminary,community, and academic library Christian Studies collections, it should be noted for allmembers of the Christian community that "Days? Or Ages? The Genesis Question" is alsoavailable in a paperback edition (9781512726633, $17.95) and in a Kindle format ($6.99).
Living Liturgy for Cantors: Year A, 2017 edition
Joyce Ann Zimmerman, et al.
The Liturgical Press
2950 Saint John's Road, PO Box 7500, Collegeville, MN 56321-7500
www.litpress.org
9780814648216, $5.80, PB, 213pp, www.amazon.com
The 2017 edition of "Living Liturgy for Cantors" is a spiritual resource designed to help cantorsperform their ministry with more meaning and beauty. Offering thoughtful exploration of themeaning of the text and suggestions for spiritual preparation, it helps cantors gain insight intohow the responsorial psalm is connected to the readings of the day and their daily lives. Inmaking these connections, cantors are able to sing the psalm with greater understanding and leadthe assembly more effectively in the Liturgy of the Word. "Living Liturgy for Cantors" beginswith the First Sunday of Advent 2016 and includes the following: Readings and responsorialpsalm for every Sunday; Readings and responsorial psalm for Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday,Good Friday, Easter Vigil Mass, and holy days of obligation; Reflection connecting the psalm tothe readings of the day; Suggestion for psalmist's spiritual preparation; and a "How-to" guide forusing the book. This 2017 edition of "Living Liturgy for Cantors" is very highly recommendedfor church and seminary Christian Studies instructional reference collections.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
Rabbi Jeff Roth
Jewish Lights Publishing
PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091
www.jewishlights.com
9781580238755, $18.99, PB, 160pp, www.amazon.com
Many of our human existential struggles stem from the sense of disconnection, alienation andloneliness that comes from a fragmented view of reality. The typical concept of "self" creates aprofound sense of isolation from other beings, leaving us feeling lost and hopeless. But thepractice of mindfulness, combined with the teachings of Torah, offer a direct path to liberateourselves from alienation, awaken to the truth of the present moment and create a newrelationship with God. Drawing on the insight and audacity of Jewish mystics, and rooted in arich understanding of Torah, Rabbi Jeff Roth helps readers overcome this sense of separation andreconnect with a more harmonious flow of life in the pages of "Me, Myself and God: A Theologyof Mindfulness". Rabbi Roth equips spiritual seekers of all faiths (or no particular faith) withpowerful techniques rooted in Jewish mystical practices: using the raw material of sacred texts asbuilding blocks for the construction of new worlds, and experiencing the present throughmindfulness meditation and loving attention to each moment. By letting go of our old notions ofreality, we can recognize the undivided nature of the world and enter into a transformative divineawareness. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Me, Myself and God" isimpressively informative and positively inspiring from beginning to end, making it a valued andhighly recommended addition to personal, synagogue, community, and academic library JudaicTheology collections and supplemental studies reading lists.
Who Stole My Religion?
Richard H. Schwartz
Urim Publications
c/o Lambda Publishers
527 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, New York 11225
www.UrimPublications.com
9789655242348, $28.95, HC, 302pp, www.amazon.com
"Who Stole My Religion?: Revitalizing Judaism and Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal OurImperiled Planet" by Richard H. Schwartz (President of the Society of Ethical and ReligiousVegetarians and President Emeritus of Jewish Vegetarians of North America) was specificallywritten to be a wake up call to members of the Jewish community to apply Judaism's powerfulteachings on justice, peace, compassion, kindness, and environmental sustainability to help shiftour imperiled planet onto a sustainable path. Schwartz extols Judaism, arguing that Judaism is aradical, transformative religion, but many Jews, especially Orthodox Jews, are in denial aboutclimate change and are supporting conservative politicians and policies that are inconsistent withJewish values. "Who Stole My Religion?" provides a thought-provoking read, and hedemonstrates that the future of humanity depends on Jews applying Judaism's highest values inresponse to today's crises. Erudite, informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Who StoleMy Religion?" is a consistently compelling read and highly recommended for personal,synagogue, community, and academic library Judaic Studies collections.
The Graphic Novel Shelf
Ted Rechlin
Rextooth Studios
9781591521747 $16.95 http://rextooth.com
Tyrannosaurus Rex is a full-color, hardcover graphic novel chronicling the life of Cobalt, aferocious predatory dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period. Tyrannosaurs Rex does notanthropomorphize Cobalt in any way; instead, the story draws directly upon the latest scientificresearch and theories to reconstruct how these gigantic beasts lived, hunted, and raised theirfamilies millions of years ago. "All Cobalt knows is that he needs to eat. But there's much moreto it than that. An apex predator, like T. Rex, plays a critical role in the health of the ecosystem.The predator kills the old, sick and the weak, keeping plant eater herds strong and free of disease.Too many herbivores would decimate the vegetation. There would be no plants left to clean theair. Eating the herbivores keeps that from happening." Dinosaur fans of all ages will thoroughlyenjoy Tyrannosaurus Rex cover to cover! Highly recommended, both for personal and publiclibrary graphic novel collections.
The Audiobook Shelf
Adam Hochschild, author
Narrated by Henry Strozier
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781501906329 $TBA www.recordedbooks.com
Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939 is the unabridgedaudiobook rendition of a keen historical study of Americans who became deeply involved in theSpanish Civil War. As Spain's democratic government struggled against a fascist uprising led byFrancisco Franco, and aided by Hitler and Mussolini, American volunteers rushed to Spain - andmany lost their lives. Here are the stories of a nineteen-year-old Kentucky woman who went toSpain on her honeymoon; a Swarthmore College senior who became the first American casualtyin the battle for Madrid; rival New York Times reporters who covered the war; and much more.Spain in Our Hearts is fascinating, enlightening, and a superb addition to public and collegelibrary audiobook collections.
Real Food, Fake Food
Larry Olmsted, author
Read by Jonathan Yen
Highbridge Audio Books
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781681681948 $34.99 www.highbridgeaudio.com
Culinary gourmand and award-winning food journalist Larry Olmsted (who writes the "GreatAmerican Bites" column for USA Today) presents Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don't KnowWhat You're Eating & What You Can Do About It, a scathing expose of how severelyunregulated the food industry can be, now available as an unabridged audiobook. Chaptersdescribe bait-and-switch schemes designed to gouge diners while presenting fraudulentsubstitutes for the finest dining. From fake "Kobe beef", to imitation Parmesan cheese, to whyrestaurants can legally lie when they claim their food is "organic", "dry aged", "heritage breed" or"wild caught", and more, Real Food, Fake Food teaches viewers how to recognize authenticmeats, cheeses, wine/spirits, and seafood, and ensure that the delicacies they enjoy are thegenuine article. Highly recommended. 12 hours on 10 CDs.
Imprudence
Gail Carriger
www.gailcarriger.com
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.HachetteAudio.com
9781478960966, $30.00, www.amazon.com
"Imprudence" is the sequel to Gail Carriger's wonderfully original and entertainingaction/adventure fantasy "Prudence". In "Imprudence" we find that the shapeshifting capable Rueand the crew of her dirigible the Spotted Custard returning from India with revelations that shakethe foundations of England's scientific community. Queen Victoria is not amused, the vampiresare tetchy, and something is wrong with the local werewolf pack. To top it all off, Rue's bestfriend, Primrose, keeps getting engaged to the most unacceptable military types. Rue has familyproblems as well. Her vampire father is angry, her werewolf father is crazy, and her obstreperousmother is both. Worst of all, Rue's beginning to suspect what they really are is frightened. Onceagain Prue sets out, this time to Egypt, to aid her parents, evade mysterious attackers, and findher immortal friend (a shape shifting lioness queen) hidden tribe to warn them of their eminentdanger. Wonderfully brought to life in a true 'theatre of the mind" experience by the narrativeskills of voice-over artist Moira Quirk, "Imprudence" offers twelve hours of listening pleasureflawless recorded on 11 CDs. "Imprudence" will prove to be an enduringly popular addition tocommunity library audio book collections and is a "must" for all science fiction and fantasyenthusiasts.
Can I Say
Travis Barker with Gavin Edwards
Blackstone Audiobooks
31 Mistletoe Road, Ashland, OR 97520
www.BlackstoneAudio.com
9781504716550 $39.95 www.downpour.com
Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums is unabridged audiobookbiography of punk band Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. Barker's life story reads almost like aByronic tragedy - despite his phenomenal success as a rock star, his marriage (chronicled for anMTV reality show) fractured, and drug addiction gradually devoured him. Two severe shocksforced him to rethink his flawed choices and turn his life around. One was when he nearlyperished in a terrifying plane crash, and when his friend and fellow crash survivor DJ AM died ofan overdose. Barker shares his hard-learned lessons, his passion for drumming, and theinspiration to find meaning in one's own life no matter how difficult the path. Highlyrecommended. 9 CDs, 10 1/2 hours.
Song of the Skylark
Erica James, author
Narrated by Genevieve Swallow
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9781501928703 $TBA www.recordedbooks.com
Song of the Skylark is the unabridged audiobook rendition of a heartfelt novel about adown-on-her-luck young woman, and the life lessons she learns from an unexpected mentor. Badluck has plagued Lizzie for most of her life, but when she falls hard for her boss, loses her job,and is forced to move in with her parents, she feels like she's hit the bottom. But when she takes avolunteer job and meets Mrs. Dallimore, an unlikely friendship forms. Mrs. Dallimore tellsLizzie of the adventures - and hard luck - of her own youth. Sometimes bad luck can turn aroundwhen it's least expected! Song of the Skylark is a beautiful story, emotionally performed bynarrator Genevieve Swallow, and highly recommended. 12 CDs, 15 hours.
The Orphan Mother
Robert Hicks, author
Read by Adenrele Ojo
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.HachetteAudio.com
9781478940579 $35.00 amazon.com
Brought to life as an unabridged audiobook, smoothly performed by Adenrele Ojo, The OrphanMother is a historical novel set in the post-Civil War era. Mariah Reddick was once a slave toCarrie McGavock, the "Widow of the South"; now, earns a respectable, if unglamorous living asa midwife to the Franklin, Tennessee community. But conspiracy and tragedy befall her when herson is assassinated. Her search to find who murdered him and why extends beyond immediatepolitical repercussions - the fate of the town, and perhaps the entire state could be at stake!Gripping and heartrending, The Orphan Mother is highly recommended. 10.5 hours on 9CDs.
The Selfless Act
Wanda Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter, authors
Rebecca Gallagher, illustrator
Oasis Audio
289 Main Place, Carol Stream, IL 60188
9781613758212 $9.99 www.oasisaudio.com
The sixth in a six-part series, The Selfless Act concludes a series about an Amish family inOhio's Holmes County. In The Selfless Act, Joel questions the degree to which he has let thedesire for money and possessions control his life. Can Joel return to the faith he abandoned, andwill his family and Kristi ever be able to trust him again? A soulful and heart-touching story,now available as an unabridged audiobook emotionally performed by Rebecca Gallagher, TheSelfless Act is highly recommended. 3 CDs.
A Faerie's Revenge
Rachel Morgan, author
Arielle Delisle, narrator
Tantor Media, Inc.
6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
www.tantor.com
9781515901518, $39.99, CD, www.amazon.com
Still reeling from a shocking revelation of the true identity of someone she trusted and loved,guardian trainee Calla Larkenwood finds the threads of her world unraveling further when she'saccused of a horrifying crime of attempted faerie genocide she didn't commit. A deadly magicaldisease has entered the Guild, threatening to wipe out every guardian, and someone is intent onframing Calla for it. With the Guild Council focusing their investigation on her, and thediscovery of her hidden powers, instead of searching for the real criminal, Calla watches herdream of becoming a guardian rapidly slipping away as she is hunted by those she had hoped tojoin. Time is running out. As the lines between good and bad, right and wrong, begin to blur,whom can she turn to for help? The fifth volume in Rachel Morgan's outstanding 'CreepyHollow' fantasy series, the action is non-stop, the plot twists and turns utterly unexpected, and thecliff hanger ending truly riveting and leaving the listener looking eagerly toward the nextinstallment of Calla Larkenwood's adventures. Very highly recommended, especially forcommunity library audio book collections, complete and unabridged, "A Faerie's Revenge" isflawless produced and vividly brought to life by narrator Arielle Delisle's impressive narrativeskills. (8 CDs, 9 hours).
Hachette Audio
237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
www.hachetteaudio.com
James Patterson 'Bookshots Flames' offers a series of original romance novels which can belistened to in just a few hours of passionate, compelling action, and four new arrivals to the seriesare wonderful additions to any romance listener's collection. Jen McLaughlin's The McCullah Innin Maine (9781478967613, $10.00) documents Chelsea's determination to begin her life and loveagain, until she bumps into her old flame, who helps her fix up her inn. Erin Bennett's narrationbrings the passion and drama to life. Erin Knightley's Learning to Ride (9781478967590, $10.00)is narrated by Courtney Patterson, who perfectly captures the drama in a rodeo master whodoesn't want love to limit his world. When he sees Madeline at a local honky-tonk, at first he'snot impressed; but her worldly ways belay a heart that is surprisingly resistant to his wiles.'Bookshots' also offers non-romances such as Maxine Paetro's Women's Murder Club: The Trial(9781478967352, $10.00), narrated by veteran reader January LaVoy who adds spice to the storyof an accused murderer able to threaten lawyers, jurors and police involved in his case before hegoes to trial for murder. A powerful saga is hard to put down. Little Black Dress, with EmilyRaymond (9781478967576, $10.00), is narrated by Helen Wick and documents the life of alonely magazine editor who spends her nights alone until a dress changes her life and loosens herinhibitions. All are engrossing listens, perfect for busy readers who seek high drama packed intoa minimum of time.
The Library CD Shelf
Steven Kirby
Whaling City Sound
1310 Tucker Road, No. Dartmouth, MA 02747
www.whalingcitysound.com
c/o Naxos of America, Inc. (distribution)
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28, Franklin, TN 37064
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
$13.99 CD / $8.99 MP3 amazon.com
Jazz guitarist Steven Kirby presents Illuminations, a striking album of both instrumental piecesand lyrical vocalizations from the dulcet-toned Aubrey Johnson. Guest jazz musicians includingJohn Funkhouser (piano/keys), Greg Loughman (bass), Mike Connors (drums/percussion), BillVint (sax/flute), Mark Shilansky (piano), Steve Hunt (keys), and Ed Lucie (bass) interleave theirtalent with Kirby's exceptional guitar playing. The smooth, evocative music is a joy toexperience, in this treasure recommended for both personal and public library collections. Thetracks are "Parabola" (5:58), "I Hear a Rhapsody" (5:01), "Illuminations" (7:46), "Beautiful Rain"(5:09), "Lake Of Stars" (7:49), "Slow Circle" (6:35), "May The 4ths Be With You" (5:35), "ALuz Das Estrelas" (3:11), "Over The Rainbow" (6:04), "Returning" (6:05), and "Last Song"(6:24).
Windows
Tim Ray Trio (Tim Ray, John Lockwood, and Mark Walker)
Whaling City Sound
1310 Tucker Road, No. Dartmouth, MA 02747
www.whalingcitysound.com
c/o Naxos of America, Inc. (distribution)
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28, Franklin, TN 37064
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
$13.99 CD / $8.99 MP3 amazon.com
Windows is a classic piano trio album by Tim Ray, John Lockwood, and Mark Walker,performing some of the most beloved piano trio standards plus a pair of original compositions(Ray's "Joy" and Lockwood's "12 x 7"). Windows is a succinctly mellifluous piano trioperformance, highly recommended for connoisseurs of coordinated artistry. The tracks are "I'mBeginning to See the Light" (5:37), "Monk's Dream" (5:12), "Toys" (6:27), "DE-Train" (3:50),"Joy" (6:38), "I've Been to Memphis" (5:47), "Dolphin Dance" (3:23), "Windows" (5:37), "SoTender" (5:52), "Star Eyes" (6:51), "Peace" (5:22), and "12 x 7" (3:08).
Beyond Words
Dan Chadburn
www.DanChadburn.com
Privately Published
$12.97 / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
Beyond Words is the sixth album by pianist and composer Dan Chadburn. Beautiful and elegant,the songs cascade with joy, celebrating life, love, and the ineffable mysteries of creation. A solopiano masterpiece, Beyond Words is a "must" for connoisseurs, a treasure for public librarycollections, and makes an unforgettable gift! The tracks are "Awakening" (4:02), "JoyfulMorning" (3:04), "Healing Waters" (3:02), "Crossroads" (4:33), "Shelton Rain" (3:44), "Tears ofAngels" (3:37), "Love is Love" (3:15), "Falling Forward" (3:52), "Lazy Sky Afternoon" (4:07),"Kal-Boy" (4:21), "Heroes" (3:45), "Country Harvest" (3:31), "An Evening in Florence" (3:01),and "Lullaby for Peace" (2:21).
Landscapes of the Heart
Gary Schmidt
www.apianist.com
Privately Published
$11.99 CD / $11.99 download cdbaby.com
Landscapes of the Heart: Piano-based Meditations is a New Age piano/instrumentation albumfeaturing the soulful compositions of pianist Gary Schmidt. Created especially to fostermeditation and quiet contemplation, Landscapes of the Heart has a still, sparkling beauty thatlingers in the mind long after the last note has faded. Highly recommended for personal andpublic library music collections, as well as for gift-giving. The tracks are "The Beauty We Love"(3:37), "When the Silence Speaks" (2:54), "Reaching into Romance" (3:11), "Waltz in 2/4"(5:17), "A Blanket of White" (3:45), "You Already Have Wings" (4:41), "Gnossienne no. 1"(3:51), "Gnossienne no. 5" (3:48), "Restless" (3:46), "A Dawn I Remember" (3:10), "This NewDay" (3:32), "Between Two Worlds" (4:01), and "Solus" (2:41).
Fireflies
John Brown's Body
www.johnbrownsbody.com
Easy Star Records
easystar.com
$11.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
The American reggae band John Brown's Body celebrates 20 years of music with the release oftheir eleventh full-length album, Fireflies. Founding members Elliot Martin (lead vocals) andTommy Benedetti (drums) and newer members Jay Spaker (guitar/vocals), Jon Petronzio (keys),Dan Africano (bass), Sam Dechenne (trumpet), TJ Shaper (trombone), and Mike Vitale (tenorsaxophone) synchronize their talent in a deep, multi-layered soundscape of reggae rhythm. Someof the songs include serious-minded social commentary; all are a "must-listen" for reggaeconnoisseurs! The tracks are "Who Paid Them Off?", "Hard Man Fe Dead", "High Grade", "BadMan", "New Fashion", "Like a Queen", "Fireflies", "Mystery", "Pure Fire", and "Mash ThemDown".
Threads of Memory / Fio da Memoria
Luisa Maita
www.luisamaita.com
Cumbancha
www.cumbancha.com
$11.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
Fio da Memoria ("Thread of Memory" in English) is the second album by award-winning,world-touring Brazilian singer-songwriter Luisa Maita. The Portuguese songs, supported bydowntempo electronica and stylings inspired by Brazilian pop, evoke celebration for the eternaljourney toward personal growth and revelation. Smooth and beautiful, Threads of Memory is atreasure for international music collections. The tracks are "Na Asa", "Around You", "Ole","Porao", "Fio da Memoria", "Musica Popular", "Ela", "Volta", "Sutil", "Folia", and "Jump".
Uai So
Benji Kaplan
www.benjikaplan.com
$15.00 CD / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
Uai So is a music album by talented composer and guitarist Benji Kaplan celebrating Brazil's richmusical potpourri. Kaplan's Portuguese vocals combine with elements of jazz, samba, forro, andclassical Brazilian heritage, in this wonderful expression of a vibrant land and its resilient people.Uai So is a pleasure to listen to, enthusiastically recommended for world music collections. Thetracks are "Amargura e Docura", "Uai So", "Lagrimas na Areia", "Chorando ern Oracao","Rabiscando (Para Guinga)", "Ceu Aberto", "Fuga de Alcatraz (Instrumental version)", "SempreMudando", "A Gente se Manifesta", "Valsa da Metropole", "Fuga de Alcatraz (voice and guitarversion)", and "Oculos cor de Rosa".
The Library DVD Shelf
Directed by Josh Aronson
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213, New York, NY 10036
$24.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Filmed over the course of seven years, Talent Has Hunger is a documentary on DVD aboutlearning the art of music. The film follows expert cello teacher Paul Katz, and his work to guidegifted young people to master the cello and hone their talent. Talent Has Hunger is not only aboutcello playing, but also about the power of music to build self-esteem, promote inspiration, anddevelop character. Talent Has Hunger is highly recommended, especially for public and schoollibrary DVD collections. Bonus materials include an interview with director Josh Aronson,"Cello Lessons" by Paul Katz, student updates, and biographies. 83 min.
Jericho
Starring Jessica Raine, Hans Matheson, and Clarke Peters
Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
$59.99 www.acornonline.com
Jericho is a 3-disc DVD set of an 8-part British Western television series, set during the 1870's inthe rugged, untamed land of Yorkshire. Jessica Raine (known for her appearance in "AgathaChristie's Partners in Crime) stars as Annie Quaintain as an impoverished widow with twochildren. Forced to sell her house and furnishings just to settle her deceased husband's debts,Annie searches for work in Culverdale Valley, where a vast railway viaduct is underconstruction. Surviving and protecting her children in the rough-and-tumble shantytown ofJericho, where everyone seems to be on the run or hiding a dark secret, is difficult enough. Thena terrible crime puts Annie's tenuous new life in jeopardy! Featuring beautiful, on-locationscenery, memorable characters, and a vivid recreation of frontier life over a century ago, Jerichois enthusiastically recommended for Western connoisseurs. Bonus material includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. It should be noted that Jericho contains violence, strong language, andsexual situations. 8 episodes on 3 DVDs, 390 min. plus bonus, widescreen, SDH subtitles.
Enter the Faun
A film by Tamar Rogoff and Daisy Wright
First Run Features
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1213, New York, NY 10036
$24.95 www.firstrunfeatures.com
Enter the Faun is an emotional movie about an unlikely, blossoming bond between TamarRogoff, an experienced female choreographer, and Gregg Mozgala, a neophyte male actor withcerebral palsy. As Tamar trains Gregg to become a dancer, the two grow closer, in spite ofTamar's lack of medical knowledge and Gregg's physical limitations. Enter the Faun is apassionate, emotional saga about abandoning stereotypes and the quest to achieve one's fullpotential. Highly recommended. 68 min.
How to Correct Common Shooting Errors
Dave Love
Championship Productions
2730 Graham Street, Ames, IA 50010
$39.99 www.ChampionshipProductions.com
NBA shooting coach Dave Love presents How to Correct Common Shooting Errors, aninstructional DVD for basketball coaches and players. Topics covered include how to correctone's grip on the basketball, avoiding major mistakes that contribute to short or flat shots,applying proper rotation to the basketball, and much more. Easy-to-follow demonstrations are thesignature of this excellent "how-to" shooting technique guide! Highly recommended, especiallyfor school library DVD collections. 52 min.
Winter: The Complete Series
Starring Rebecca Gibney
Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
$49.99 www.acornonline.com
Winter: The Complete Series is a 2-DVD set of the pilot TV film "The Killing Field" and all 6episodes of the Australian murder mystery series "Winter". Rebecca Gibney (known for her rolein "Packed to the Rafters") stars as Detective Eve Winter, a jaded policewoman who sets asideher yearning to retire in order to pursue justice for the victims of a possible serial killer. Amissing teenager, a field in which the corpses of five dead women are buried, and a cold casemurder from eight years ago - could all of these mysteries be connected? Winter's methodicalsearch to reconstruct the mind of a killer is at once both fascinating and horrifying. Winter: TheComplete Series is a "must-see" for connoisseurs of the genre! It should be noted that Winter:The Complete Series contains coarse language, disturbing images, nudity, and sexual situations.2 DVDs, feature-length pilot plus 6 episodes, 356 min., SDH subtitles.
The Travel Shelf
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com
9781559922081, $31.99, 351pp, www.amazon.com
Packed from cover to cover with information that will guarantee a fantastic visit to one of theworld's premier cities, the "Lonely Planet New York City" travel guide is a do-it-yourselfpassport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hiddendiscoveries await the visitor to the 'Big Apple'. Exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization andpresentation, "Lonely Planet New York City" offers a kaleidoscopic dining scene; allows thepicking of a neighborhood best suited for walking tours, and spending the day exploring; andgetting lost inside the priceless collections at the sprawling Metropolitan Museum of Art, and somuch more. This fully updated and expanded tenth edition of "Lonely Planet New York City"should be considered a premier resource of planning a trip to NYC for the tourist, and acompendium of useful information for those newly moving to NYC for business, education, orfamily ties. While very highly recommended for community library Travel Guide collections, itshould be noted that "Lonely Planet New York City" is also available in a paperback edition(9781743601198, $21.99) and in a Kindle format ($12.99).
North Carolina Waterfalls, third edition
Kevin Adams
John F. Blair, Publisher
1406 Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
www.blairpub.com
9780895876539, $29.95, PB, 469pp, www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded third edition, "North Carolina Waterfalls" byphotographer, naturalist, writer, and teacher Kevin Adams provides information for 1,000 NorthCarolina waterfalls in general and highlights over 250 of the best waterfalls found in NorthCarolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs inparticular. The third edition now includes: High Falls on the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River;Fall Creek Falls in the new Mayo River State Park; Reece Place, East Fork, and Graveley falls inthe new Headwaters State Forest; Two waterfalls in Pinnacle Park in Sylva; Many waterfall gemshidden away in Pisgah and Nantahala national forests unknown to the general public; as well aswaterfalls east of the mountains such as Carvers Falls in Fayetteville and Lanier and Fish Jumpfalls in Raven Rock State Park. Enhanced with detailed trail directions, helpful photography tipsand beauty ratings, "North Carolina Waterfalls" is the definitive guide to its subject and ideal forplanning trips to enjoy the scenic waterfalls North Carolina has to offer the visitor.
The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf
Jonathan E. Lewis, editor
Stark House Press
1315 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501
www.starkhousepress.com
9781944520052, $19.95, PB, 290pp, www.amazon.com
Gleaned from the pulp magazines and short story anthologies of yesteryear, "Ancient EgyptianSupernatural Tales" is superb collection of stories compiled and edited by Jonathan Lewis. Theseare classic short stories in which ancient Egyptian mysticism, mummies, and other supernaturaloccurrences play a significant role. Included are chilling tales by such luminary authors as EdgarAllan Poe, Louisa May Alcott, Arthur Conan Doyle, Tennessee Williams, H. Rider Haggard,Algernon Blackwood, Sax Rohmer and more. Enhanced with an informative introduction byLewis, "Ancient Egyptian Supernatural Tales" also includes 'Notes for Further Readings' and alisting of the Original Dates of Publication for the stories showcased in this outstandinganthology. A riveting read from beginning to end, "Ancient Egyptian Supernatural Tales" is a'must' for all dedicated fantasy fans and will prove to be a valued and appreciated addition tocommunity Science Fiction & Fantasy collections, as well as academic library Literary Fictioncollections.
Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge
Larry Correia and John Ringo
Baen Books
PO Box 1188, Wake Forest NC 27588
9781476781495, $27.00, www.baen.com
Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge is recommended for both prior readers of the Monster Huntersci-fi detective series and newcomers, who will find it easy to step into the story of an ex-Marine,Chad, who is charged with a mission from Heaven that pucks him from death's grip and sendshim back to Earth in search of a sign. When he joins a group called "Monster HuntersInternational", charged with protecting people against monsters, Chad finds his troubles are justbeginning. One pleasure of this story is its blend of military, supernatural, and science fictionthemes. Readers interested in all three genres will thus find this crossover story involving andfast-paced, combining weapons and confrontations with powerful scenarios of confrontation andchange.
Hell Divers
Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Blackstone Publishing
31 Mistletoe Road, Ashland, OR 97520
www.BlackstoneAudio.com
9781504725842, $24.99, HC, 356pp, www.amazon.com
More than two centuries after World War III poisoned the planet, the final bastion of humanitylives on massive airships circling the globe in search for a habitable area to call home. Aging andoutdated, most of the ships plummeted back to earth long ago. The only thing keeping the twosurviving lifeboats in the sky are Hell Divers -- the men and women who risk their lives bydiving to the surface to scavenge for parts the ships desperately need. When one of the remainingairships is damaged in an electrical storm, a Hell Diver team is deployed to a hostile zone calledHades. But there's something down there that's far worse than the mutated creatures discoveredon dives in the past -- something that threatens the fragile future of humanity. Original, riveting,and exceptionally well written from first page to last, "Hell Divers" showcases author NicholasSansbury Smith as an impressively skilled storyteller and a master of the science fiction genre.While enthusiastically recommended for community library Science Fiction collections, it shouldbe noted for the personal reading list of science fiction enthusiasts that "Hell Divers" is alsoavailable in a mass market paperback edition (9781455115983, $9.99) and in a Kindle format($4.99).
The Needlecraft Shelf
Jillian Moreno
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
www.storey.com
9781612125213, $29.95, HC, 240pp, www.amazon.com
In "Yarnitecture: A Knitter's Guide to Spinning: Building Exactly the Yarn You Want", JillianMoreno draws upon her more than twenty years of experience and expertise to help aspiringknitters to create your dream yarn. Dedicated needlecrafters will discover the pleasures ofdesigning and building custom-made yarn by spinning it themselves, choosing everything fromcolor to feel and gauge. Thoroughly 'knitter friendly' in commentary, organization, andpresentation, "Yarnitecture" goes through every step of yarn construction, with detailedinstructions and step-by-step photos showing how to select the fiber wanted (wool, cotton, silk,synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the desired structure, texture,and color pattern. In addition to teaching the techniques needed for success, "Yarnitecture" alsooffers 12 uniquely original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spunyarns. While enthusiastically recommended for knitters and community library needlecraftinstructional reference collections, it should be noted that "Yarnitecture" is also available in aKindle format ($13.50).
Lisa H. Calle's Divide and Design
Lisa H. Calle
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.americanquilter.com
9781604603996, $24.95, PB, 96pp, www.amazon.com
Lisa H. Calle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Management and Marketing from thePhiladelphia College of Textiles and Science. She took on quilting in 1997 after her first son wasborn and she left retail management. After winning her first ribbon in 2006 she became addictedto competitive quilting. She began teaching in 2006 and absolutely loves it. She also started herown quilting business called Stone House Quilting. In "Lisa H. Calle's Divide and Design", shetakes quilting to a whole new level with her innovative technique. Even the most novice ofneedlecrafters can easily follow Lisa's simple three-step process to create a graphically stunningquilt design. Now no one need feel overwhelmed by all the negative space in quilting with Lisa'sproven technique. Lisa helps quilters spend less time staring at their project and more timeputting their craft into practice. Includes quilt patterns with lots of open space to help quilterspractice this technique. Thoroughly 'user friendly' with respect to the instructive commentary,organization, and presentation, "Lisa H. Calle's Divide and Design" is enthusiastically andunreservedly recommended for personal and community library Needlecraft instructionalcollections in general, and Quilting supplemental studies lists in particular.
The Sports Shelf
Richard Gillis
Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315, New York, NY 10010
www.bloomsbury.com
9781620407165, $26.00, HC, 272pp, www.amazon.com
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the UnitedStates held every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States andEurope. Richard Gillis is an award-winning journalist working for several of the world's leadingnewspapers and publications. Formerly editor of SportBusiness International magazine, he thenbecame Cricket Correspondent of the Irish Times. In "The Captain Myth: The Ryder Cup andSport's Great Leadership Delusion" he provides a comprehensive exploration of the world of theRyder Cup, and explores what it takes to win this coveted trophy. Accustomed to playing for andwinning large sums of money, the twelve players on each side are paid nothing for thiscompetition; instead they play for national pride alone. Even more, in this singularly individualsport, fierce competitors such as Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson, or Rory McIlroy and JasonDay, must act as a team. Having consulted leadership gurus, team building experts, and sportspsychologists, and exploring the often surprising roles played by some of the game's greateststars since the first match in 1927, Gillis' "The Captain Myth" is probing and insightful analysisthat every fan of golf will want to read -- especially as the 2016 Ryder Cup unfolds. Whileenthusiastically recommended for community library Sports/Athletics collections, it should benoted for the personal reading lists of golfing enthusiasts that "The Captain Myth" is alsoavailable in a Kindle format ($9.99).
Yoga for Climbers
Nicole Tsong
Mountaineers Books
1001 SW Klickitat Way, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98134-1161
www.mountaineersbooks.org
9781594859953, $16.95, PB, 240pp, www.amazon.com
Nicole Tsong is the adventurous spirit behind "Fit for Life," the popular weekly fitness column inThe Seattle Times. She has lived and worked around the globe, including in Alaska, China andWashington, D.C. For the past decade, she has lived in Seattle, where she teaches yoga at leadingyoga studios around the city, and trains and mentors new yoga teachers. For three years, she hastaught kids yoga at the White House Easter Egg Roll. On her own time, she explores themountains and beaches of the Pacific Northwest with her partner Chris, lifts heavy weights andplays violin for Orchestra Seattle. In "Yoga for Climbers: Stretch, Strengthen, and Climb Higher"Nicole draws upon her years of experience and expertise to show how to create a yoga practice athome that will keep aspiring mountain climbers healthy, prevent injuries, and support andimprove their outdoor passions. Nicely illustrated, "Yoga for Climbers" is a thoroughly 'userfriendly' guide that features easy-to-understand yoga poses and sequences designed to address thespecific stresses that climbing enacts on the body. Of special note is the overview of body areasmost affected y climbing and tips from professional climbers who practice yoga. While veryhighly recommended for community library collections, it should be noted for personal readinglists that "Yoga for Climbers" is also available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Cookbook Shelf
Guy Crosby
America's Test Kitchen
17 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445
www.americastestkitchen.com
9781940352459, $40.00, HC, 504pp, www.amazon.com
Compiled by Guy Crosby and edited by the staff of Cook's Illustrated, "Cook's Science: How toUnlock Flavor in 50 of our Favorite Ingredients" is compendium specifically designed toshowcase and highlight 50 specific ingredients and the (sometimes surprising) science behindthem:. Each individual chapter explains the science behind one of the 50 ingredients in a short,informative essay. The topics covered range from pork shoulder, to apples, to quinoa, to darkchocolate -- and then move onto an original (and sometimes quirky) experiment, performed inAmerica's Test Kitchen facilities and designed to show how the science works. "Cook's Science"includes 50 dynamic, full-page color illustrations, giving in-depth looks at individual ingredients,"family trees" of ingredients, and cooking techniques like sous vide, dehydrating, andfermentation. The 400+ foolproof recipes included take the science into the kitchen, and rangefrom French-Style Pork Stew; Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Ginger;Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake; Italian-Chicken Soup with Parmesan Dumplings; to Rigatoniwith Beef and Onion Ragu; Crispy Orange Beef; Savory Corn Muffins; Vietnamese Beef Pho;Rich Chocolate Tart; and Almond Biscotti. A unique combination of Food Science and FoodDishes, "Cook's Science" is unreservedly recommended for personal, family, professional,community, and academic library cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Cook's Science"is also available in a Kindle format ($39.99).
101 One-Dish Dinners
Andrea Chesman
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
www.storey.com
9781612128412, $16.95, PB, 192pp, www.amazon.com
Ideal for time-stressed kitchen cooks, the one-dish meal is a winning formula for today's busyfamilies. In "101 One-Dish Dinners: Hearty Recipes for the Dutch Oven, Skillet & CasserolePan", Andrea Chesman shows off the versatility of Dutch ovens, skillets, and casserole pans.Classic baked dishes like ham and potato gratin, chicken potpie, and vegetable lasagna gohead-to-head with diverse stovetop suppers like jambalaya, seafood paella, and pad Thai. Forthose looking for something a little lighter but still filling, there are plenty of meal-in-a-bowlsalads and timeless soups. Serve up a nourishing meal tonight with little fuss and fewer dishes!The beautifully illustrated, step-by-step, kitchen cook friendly recipes range from MediterraneanSeafood Stew; Italian Wedding Soup; Risotto Primavera; to Louisiana Red Beans & Rice;Stovetop Mac 'N' Cheese with Ham & Peas; Roast Pork with Sauerkraut; and Taco Salad. Palatepleasing, appetite satisfying, a pleasure to browse through and a joy to plan menus with, "101One-Dish Dinners: Hearty Recipes for the Dutch Oven, Skillet & Casserole Pan" isenthusiastically recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.It should be noted that "101 One-Dish Dinners" is also available in a Kindle format($11.83).
Fast and Easy Five-Ingredient Recipes
Philia Kelnhofer
www.sweetphi.com
The Countryman Press
500 - 5th Avenue, LBBY 1, New York, NY 10110-0105
www.countrymanpress.com
9781581573992, $21.95, PB, 240pp, www.amazon.com
With Fast and Easy Five Ingredient Recipes you'll find over 100 recipes that only require fiveingredients (or less) and use simple ingredients in unique ways. That makes every dishshowcased and illustrated in this culinary compendium to be ideal for kitchen cooks who areshort on available time in their kitchens. The thoroughly palate pleasing and appetite satisfyingrecipes range from Chicken Couscous Avocado Salad; Cheesy Bacon Potatoes; Red Wine Steakand Mushrooms; and Tilapia Tacos; to Graham Cracker cookie Truffles; Chocolate CaramelBread Pudding; Icebox Cake; and Quick Marinara Sauce. Whether for weeknight meals or lastminute dinner parties, these five-ingredient recipes will save both time and money. PhiliaKelnhofer (aka 'Phi') started her food blog sweetphi.com as a place to share her favorite recipeswith friends and family. After getting numerous requests for more of her five-ingredient meals,she introduced Five Ingredient Fridays with the simple belief that "five ingredients is all it takesto create fantastic dishes". Now everyone can benefit from her years of culinary expertise andexperience with "Fast and Easy Five-Ingredient Recipes". While highly recommended for familyand community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Fast and EasyFive-Ingredient Recipes" is also available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
I Love Soup
Beverly LeBlanc
Nourish
c/o Watkins Media
www.nourishbooks.com
9781848997646, $19.95, PB, 176pp, www.amazon.com
Compiled by culinary expert Beverly LeBlanc, "I Love Soup: More Than 100 of the World'sMost Delicious and Nutritious Recipes" is an extraordinary compendium of thoroughly 'kitchencook friendly' soups for any and all dining occasions. "I Love Soup" begins with an informativeIntroduction that includes techniques, basic recipes, accompaniments, and finishing touches. Theindividual soups themselves are truly impressive and range from Beef Consomme with PorciniMushrooms; Italian Wedding Soup; Thai Meatball & Coconut Soup; Chicken MulligatawnySoup; and Teriyaki Salmon Ramen; to Broccoli & Parsley Soup; Egyptian Aubergine & TomatoSoup; Arame & Tofu Soup; and Bloody Mary Party Soup. Beautifully illustrated throughout, "ILove Soup" is enthusiastically recommended for personal, professional, family, and communitylibrary cookbook collections.
Eat in My Kitchen
Meike Peters
Prestel Publishing
900 Broadway, Suite 603, New York, NY 10003
www.prestel.com
9783791382005, $35.00, HC, 256pp, www.amazon.com
Meike Peters is the Berlin-based writer and photographer behind the food blog 'Eat in MyKitchen', which she began in 2013. In the pages of "Eat in My Kitchen: To Cook, to Bake, to Eat,and to Treat", she has drawn upon her years of experience and expertise to compile palatepleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cook friendly recipes that she has organized into sections forSalads, Vegetables, Soup, Pasta, Sandwiches, Seafood, Meat, Savory Baking, Sweets, andPreserves. Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, the dishes themselves range fromPotato-Sauerkraut Latkes with Juiper Sour Cream Dip; Wild Mushroom Spaghetti with Orangebutter and Crispy Sage; Crayfish with Beet Mousse on Sourdough; and a Maltese Tuna andSpinach Pie; to Rustic Meatloaf with Leeks and Mountain Cheese; German Pretzel Buns;Donauwelle Marbled Cherry Cake with Vanilla Buttercream and Chocolate; and LemonCardamom Crescent Milk Rolls with Poppy Seeds. Of special note is the chapter of kitchen cookinterviews called 'Meet In Your Kitchen'. A mouth-watering experience to browse through, and aculinary delight to plan menus with, "Eat in My Kitchen" is gladly recommended and certain tobe an enduringly popular addition to personal, family, professional, and community librarycookbook collections.
Vegetarian Sushi Secrets
Marisa Baggett
Tuttle Publishing
364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436
www.tuttlepublishing.com
9784805313701, $15.95, PB, 128pp, www.amazon.com
Sushi on a vegetarian menu? It can be with the help of Marisa Baggett's "Vegetarian SushiSecrets: 101 Healthy and Delicious Recipes". This vegetarian cookbook offers completely newways for localvores to enjoy their community supported agriculture and market vegetables withsushi rice. This is the ultimate farm-to-table book with a creative Asian flair! Marisa starts bygiving surefire recipes for making perfect sushi rice every time. She provides tips on whichvegetables work best with sushi rice and how to create your own original combinations. Marisanot only shows you how to make the usual thick and thin rolls but other types of sushi that arejust as delicious - and even easier to make! The recipes and pairings range from Basic FurikakeSeasoning; Party Spinach Salad; Cucumber and peanut Boats; Apple Daikon Rolls; and SweetPotato and Shiitake Rolls; to Roasted Poblano and Avocado Rolls; Pickled Green Tomato HandRolls; and Fruit-Filled Mochni Balls. Enthusiastically recommended and thoroughly 'kitchencook friendly' in presentation and organization, "Vegetarian Sushi Secrets" will prove to be aunique and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, family, and community libraryVegetarian Cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Vegetarian Sushi Secrets" is alsoavailable in a Kindle format ($15.99).
My Halal Kitchen
Yvonne Maffei
Agate Surrey
c/o Agate Publishing
1328 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202
www.agatepublishing.com
9781572841741, $29.95, HC, 214pp, www.amazon.com
Halal is the Arabic: word for "permissible" and refers to any object or action which is permissibleto use or engage in according to Islamic law. In a culinary context, it refers to permissible foods."Halal" food is what Muslims consider acceptable to eat, just as "kosher" food is what Jewsconsider acceptable to eat. Yvonne Maffei is the founder of the hugely popular cooking blog andIslamic lifestyle website My Halal Kitchen. Her new book, "My Halal Kitchen: Global Recipes,Cooking Tips, and Lifestyle Inspiration", celebrates halal cooking and shows Americanhomemakers just how easy it can be to prepare halal meals. "My Halal Kitchen" showcases morethan 100 recipes from a variety of culinary traditions, proving that halal meals can be full ofdiverse flavors. Home cooks will learn to make classic American favorites and comfort foods, aswell as international dishes that previously may have seemed out of reach. "My Halal Kitchen"also includes resources that break down the basics of halal cooking and outline commonnon-halal ingredients, their replacements, and how to purchase (or make) them. This trulyimpressive and illustrated culinary compendium provides an informative overview of halal foodand cooking, resources and a bibliography, a metric conversion chart, and offers recipes forbroths, cheese, cream, yogurt, condiments, salad dressings, flavor extracts, bread, pizza, pie crust,as well as American, Asian, French, Italian, and Latin cuisines. Of special note is the recipe forBerry Hot Sipping Chocolate! While very highly recommended for personal, professional,family, and community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "My Halal Kitchen"is also available in a Kindle format ($16.19).
The Microbiome Cookbook
Pamela Ellgen
Ulysses Press
PO Box 3440, Berkeley CA 94703-3440
www.ulyssespress.com
9781612435978, $14.95, PB, 208pp, www.amazon.com
The Microbiome is the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic and pathogenicmicroorganisms that literally in habit our body. Human health is dependent on a healthymicrobiome. Compiled by paleo food blogger, certified personal trainer Pamela Ellgen, "TheMicrobiome Cookbook: 150 Delicious Recipes to Nourish Your Microbiome and Restore yourGut Health" is a compendium of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes for dishes that willimprove digestion, neutralize toxins, quell inflammation, support immunity, and boostmetabolism. As palate pleasing as they are appetite satisfying, the recipes range from ButternutSquash Bisque; Pan-Seared Scallops Over Polenta; Frozen Banana ice Cream with Cacao Nibs;and Grain-Free Crepes; to Cauliflower Rice; Crustless Greek Yogurt Cheesecake; MintChocolate Smoothie; and Potato Salad in White Wine Vinaigrette. Enhanced with the inclusionof a Glossary of Terms, Conversions Charts, a list of References, a Recipe Index, and an openingchapter on 'The Basics of Microbiotia', "The Microbiome Cookbook" is a unique andunreservedly recommended addition to personal, family, professional, and community librarycookbook collections. It should be noted for that "The Microbiome Cookbook" is also availablein a Kindle format ($8.45).
Brain Power Cookbook
Readers Digest Editorial Staff
Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
44 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
www.rdtradepublishing.com
9781621453208, $24.99, HC, 304pp, www.amazon.com
The old saying 'we are what we eat' is especially true when it comes to the health of the humancentral nervous system starting with the brain. Compiled by nutritionists and the editorial staff ofthe Readers Digest Press, "Brain Power Cookbook" is a beautifully and profusely illustratedcompendium comprised of 175 thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly recipes for palate pleasing,appetite satisfying dishes specifically designed to keep our mental capacities able the think fast,keep calm under stress, and boost mental performance. In addition to the mouth-watering recipesthemselves, "Brain Power Cookbook" shows readers how the brain functions and discover whatfoods affect our brainpower and how we feel. There are recipes for easy-to-prepare snacks,soups, salads, main course, and even desserts. There are brain boosting recipes for particularsituations including: breakfast ideas for sustained energy, lunches to avoid that afternoon slump,and quiz-night snacks for fast brainwork. The recipes range from Roasted Red Pepper andTomato Soup; Turkey and Bean Burritos; Tahi-Style Mussels with Chile and Basil; and Tunawith Parsley and Pomegranate Salad; to Chicken and Vegetable Curry; Roast Beef with SalsaVerde; Pear, Cranberry and Ginger Crisp; and Buttermilk Puddings with Mixed Berries. As mucha pleasure to browse through as it is a practical source of inspiration for menu planning, the"Brain Power Cookbook" is enthusiastically recommended for personal, family, and communitylibrary cookbook collections!
South Your Mouth Some More!
Mandy Rivers
www.SouthYourMouth.com
Quail Ridge Press
PO Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043
www.quailridge.com
9781938879180, $19.95, PB, 208pp, www.amazon.com
"South Your Mouth Some More!" by popular food Blogger Mandy Rivers(www.SouthYourMouth.com) is the epitome of southern cooking and the sequel to her firstsouthern cuisine recipe collection "South Your Mouth". This new and beautifully illustratedvolume of authentic southern recipes has palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cookfriendly recipes ranging from: Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Jalapeno Poppers; Buffalo ChickenChili; Simple Seafood Salad; and Twice-Baked Potato Casserole; to Country Chicken Pie;Mama's Red Velvet Cake; Cookie Sandwiches with Creamy Marshmallow Frosting; andGrandma Betty's peanut Butter Fudge. Like her earlier cookbook collections, "South Your MouthSome More!" is a wealth of recipes that are good enough for Sunday dinner, yet easy enough forany day of the week. Simply stated, "South Your Mouth Some More!" will prove to be anenduringly popular addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections! Itshould be noted that "South Your Mouth Some More!" is also available in a Kindle format($9.99).
Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
Dan Doherty's Toast Hash Roast Mash (9781784721374, $29.99) comes from a British cookwhose prior title was named among the best cookbooks of the year in various food magazines.His latest title presents home cooking comfort food; and if the British have in the past received areputation for poor fare, it's certainly not reflected here. These informal, easy dishes blendinternational flavors with approaches that take traditional recipes and revise them: thus, thetraditional rarebit receives a fresh take with a Blue Cheese, English Mustard and Onion Jamrecipe and the Scotch Egg and Indian Bhaji are melded into a hybrid renegade recipe called TheScotch Bhaji. Color photos abound, measurements are provided in Imperial and metric, anddishes pair the familiarity of comfort food with new innovations for maximum appeal. AmberLocke's Nourish: Vibrant Salads to Relish & Refresh (9781784722326, $16.99) focuses ondressings, salad varieties, and creations which are visually eye-catching and appealing as well asfilled with nutrition. There are so many salad cookbooks already on the market that one mightwonder what sets this one apart from the rest; but a glance at the color photos throughout provesthat these dishes feature not just unusual pairings of ingredients, but especially captivatingresults. From a 'Massaged Kale Salad with Oranges & Cranberries' to a colorful Carrot, Fig &Blueberry Salad with almonds and spinach, these are color and flavor combinations not seenelsewhere, and offer many unique variations that imbibe new life into the salad idea. Jane Baxter& John Vincent's Leon: Happy Salads (9781840917185, $19.99) doesn't contain quite thevibrancy and eye-popping color of Nourish; but it packs in some 100 recipes for all kinds ofsalads, from traditional fare to lunchbox creations and hearty fare that can make for an entiremeal; and it also comes with full-page color photos with salads displayed in particularly-niceserving dishes as it explores such fare as Polish Herring & Potato Salad, a Belgian Steak Salad,and Black Riced Peas. The result is a wide-ranging definition that takes the salad a step furtherinto becoming a mainstream part of the American dinner table.
Mitchell Beazley
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
Kay Plunkett-Hogge's A Sherry & A Little Plate of Tapas (9781784721541, $19.99) packs in funrecipes for tapas and small plates that are often paired with Spanish sherry, offering some 80recipes for both cold and cooked tapas that will make for perfect appetizers or party fare. Theaccompanying details on sherry, which is often paired with them, discuss sherry's history,production, and offers advice on which recipes in the book pair best with different styles ofsherry. Color photos pepper the book and round out the recipes and insights on both tapas andsherry, making this a fine, fun recommendation for any cook interested in small plates andappetizers. Hoxton Street Monster Supplies' The Monster's Cookbook: Everyday Recipes for theLiving, Dead, and Undead (9781784722333, $14.99) provides some seventy recipes for "monstertreats" that range from 'Spliced Earwax Pie' (a buttery production made with ginger, apples,lemon and corn syrup) to 'Thickest Human Snot Curd' "made by troll housewives" in a form ofmincemeat made with apples, ginger wine, and stem ginger in syrup. All are different, intriguingdishes accompanied by fun commentary on the appropriateness of each dish to trolls, giants,ogres, and more. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2017 (9781784721473, $16.99) appears in a40th anniversary edition to update a very popular pocket guide to wine. This year's edition hassome 40 wine series charting industry changes, plus a new change in the US chapter, nowarranged alphabetically by state rather than by region. The new look and updates (which includethousands of new entries) keep this pocket reference a winner for any who regularly buywine.
The Photography Shelf
National Geographic Press
101 West 104th Street, Suite 8, New York, NY 10025
www.nationalgeographic.com
9781426217128, $40.00, HC, 400pp, www.amazon.com
A simply gorgeous photographic compendium, "National Geographic Greatest Landscapes:Stunning Photographs That Inspire and Astonish" truly lives up to its subtitle. Flawlesslyreproduced in full color are to be found some of the world's most beautiful locationsimmortalizing the beauty of the great outdoors that showcase evocative and often unseen visualimages of extraordinary landscapes from around the world. Ranging from vast deserts in twilight,snowcapped mountain ranges at the brink of dawn, a forest in the height of autumn colors, and somuch more, these indelible images will magnify the beauty, emotion, and depth that wereprofessionally captured in the split second of a camera flash. "National Geographic GreatestLandscapes" takes readers on a spectacular visual journey and offering an elegant conduit to theworld around them. Paired with illuminating insights from celebrated photographers, "NationalGeographic Greatest Landscapes" beautiful book weaves a vibrant tapestry of images that willlinger in the mind and memory long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon theshelf. Simply stated, "National Geographic Greatest Landscapes" unreservedly recommended forpersonal, professional, community, and academic library Contemporary Photographycollections.
Focus
Michael Gross
Atria Books
c/o Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
9781476763460, $28.00, www.simonandschuster.com
Focus: The Secret, Sexy, Sometimes Sordid World of Fashion Photographers provides a stronghistory of fashion photography and is a recommended for arts history and photographycollections alike. Focus considers over a dozen fashion photographers and their works, coveringthe industry's changes from the late 1940s to modern times and including backgroundinformation on rivalries between peers, editors, and publishers. Interviews with some of the topparticipants in the industry blend with author anecdotes of his own experiences in the fashionworld to create a powerful survey of the trends, influences, and challenges of the fashionphotography industry.
Anthony Hernandez
Anthony Hernandez
DAP / SFMOMA
c/o Distributed Art Publishers
155 Sixth Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10013-1507
www.artbook.com
9781942884019, $49.95, HC, 280pp, www.amazon.com
Since the early 1970s, when he began photographing on the streets of his native Los Angeles,Anthony Hernandez has consistently pushed his photography into uncharted territory, challenginghimself by adopting new formats and subject matter. Moving from black and white to color, from35mm to large-format cameras, and from the human figure to landscapes to abstracted detail, hehas produced an unusually varied body of work united by its arresting beauty and subtleengagement with social issues. At first largely unaware of the formal traditions of the medium,Hernandez developed his own style of street photography, one uniquely attuned to the desolateallure and sprawling expanses of LA. Published to accompany the his first photographicretrospective, "Anthony Hernandez" offers a comprehensive introduction to a career inphotography of more than 40 years, tracing his evolution as well as highlighting continuitiesacross his practice. The beautifully illustrated catalogue represents the full range and breadth ofHernandez's work, with an extensive plate section that includes many photographs that havenever before been exhibited or published. A seminal work enhanced with an informativeintroduction by Robert Adams, "Anthony Hernandez" is unreservedly recommended for personal,professional, community, and academic library Contemporary Photography collections andsupplemental studies reading lists.
Terence Donovan: Portraits
Terence Donvan, photographer
Philippe Garner, contributor
Damiani
https://www.damianieditore.com
9788862084826, $50.00, HC, 176pp, www.amazon.com
Terence Daniel Donovan (14 September 1936 - 22 November 1996) was an Englishphotographer and film director best noted for his fashion photography of the 1960s. Newlypublished by Damiani, "Terence Donovan: Portraits" is dedicated to the portraiture of thislegendary photographer. Donovan's interest in portraiture spanned the entirety of his four-decadecareer. During this time, he worked for major British and international magazines includingVogue, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar and Elle. Donovan undertook numerous private portraitcommissions, photographing public figures from the worlds of the arts, politics, and business, inaddition to members of the British Royal family. Some of his many sitters include Yasser Arafat,Naomi Campbell, Sean Connery, Diana Princess of Wales, Twiggy, and Charlotte Rampling,among many others. Along with his iconic portraits, "Terence Donovan: Portraits" featuresunseen work from Donovan's archive, never previously published or exhibited. "TerenceDonovan: Portraits" also includes magazine spreads, contact sheets, and pages from diaries anddaybooks -- rare ephemera that provide a unique insight into Donovan's working practice."Terence Donovan: Portraits" is an extraordinary volume of work and highly recommended forpersonal, professional, community, and academic library photography collections.
The Education Shelf
Bob Cox
Crown House Publishing
6 Trowbridge Drive Suite 5, Bethel, CT 06801
www.crownhousepublishing.com
$19.95 pbk / $9.99 Kindle amazon.com
Created by independent educational consultant, teacher coach, and English teacher of 23 years'experience Bob Cox, the Opening Doors to Quality Writing series is intended especially to aidprofessional educators. Both volumes draw upon beloved classic books as a stimulus to showyoung people how to improve their own writing skills. "Opening Doors to Quality Writing: Ideasfor Writing Inspired by Great Writers for Ages 6 to 9" (9781785830136) draws upon belovedtexts such as "The Secret Garden" and "The Wizard of Oz"; while "Opening Doors to QualityWriting: Ideas for Writing Inspired by Great Writers for Ages 10 to 13" (9781785830143) usesclassics such as "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", and "WutheringHeights" to motivate young people. Both books describe methods for teaching poetry and prose,and discuss "access strategies" to help foster an initial spark of interest, "reading journeys" toencourage intelligent debate, "wings to fly" concepts to inspire original writing in one's students,and more. A glossary, bibliography, and accompanying CD-ROM of useful pedagogicalmaterials round out these superb resources for grade school English instructors.
Get Better Faster
Paul Bambrick-Santoyo
Jossey-Bass
c/o Wiley Trade Publishing Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.josseybass.com
9781119278719, $36.95, PB, 496pp, www.amazon.com
Paul Bambrick-Santoyo is the Chief Schools Officer for high schools and K-12 contentdevelopment at Uncommon Schools. Paul has trained school leaders worldwide in instructionalleadership in his work as cofounder of the Relay National Principals Academy Fellowship andfounder and dean of the Leverage Leadership Institute. In "Get Better Faster: A 90-Day Plan forCoaching New Teachers" he draws upon his years of experience and expertise to provide awealth of instructive tools showing how school leaders can effectively guide new teachers tosuccess. Over the course of "Get Better Faster", he breaks down the most critical actions leadersand teachers must enact to achieve exemplary results. Designed for coaches as well as beginningteachers, "Get Better Faster" focuses on the actionable (and the practice-able) that driveseffective coaching. Packed from cover to cover with practical training tools, including agendas,presentation slides, a coach's guide, handouts, planning templates, and 35 video clips of realteachers at work, Get Better Faster will teach educators: The core principles of coaching: GoGranular, Make Feedback More Frequent; Top action steps to launch a teacher's development inan easy-to-read scope and sequence guide; The four phases of skill building including Phase 1(Pre-Teaching): Dress Rehearsal, Phase 2: Instant Immersion, Phase 3: Getting into Gear, Phase4: The Power of Discourse. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone, commentary, organization andpresentation, "Get Better Faster" is unreservedly recommended for college and universityTeacher Education instructional reference collections. For the personal reading lists of students,educators, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject it should be noted that"Get Better Faster" is also available in a Kindle format ($19.99).
The Journey Is Everything
Katherine Borner
Heinemann
PO Box 6926, Portsmouth, NH 03802-6926
www.heinemann.com
9780325061580, $31.88, PB, 210pp, www.amazon.com
It is truly unfortunate that all too many students only know the concept of an"essay" as being a5-paragraph, tightly structured writing assignment that must check all the boxes of a standardizedformula. How did essays in school get so far away from the role essays have in a literate world?In "The Journey Is Everything: Teaching Essays That Students Want to Write for People WhoWant to Read Them", Katherine Bomer, (one of the country's most gifted teachers of writing),makes a powerful case for teaching the essay as a way to restore writing to thinking -- that it is infact this approach to essay writing is vitally necessary for students to be success in college and ina career. "The Journey Is Everything" persuasively argues that the close reading of essays fulfillsthe recommendations of state and national standards, while practice in essay writing leads tobetter academic and test writing. "The Journey Is Everything" gives educators the tools,strategies, and activities to bring a unit on more authentic writing into their practice. Byfollowing the advice and precepts laid out in "The Journey Is Everything", teachers and theirstudents will rediscover the power of the essay to bring out a students' true thinking-their trueselves. Simply stated, "The Journey Is Everything" should be a part of every college anduniversity library's Teaching/Education reference collection in general, and every educator andaspiring writer's Literary Essay Instruction supplemental studies reading list in particular.
The Power of the Adolescent Brain
Thomas Armstrong
ASCD
1703 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-1714
www.ascd.org
9781416621874, $27.95, PB, 207pp, www.amazon.com
In the pages of The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and HighSchool Students", Thomas Armstrong (an educator, a psychologist, and a writer who has workedin the education field for more than 40 years) looks at the power and promise of the teenage brainfrom an empathetic, strength-based perspective and then goes on to describe what middle andhigh school educators can do to make the most of their students' potential. "The Power of theAdolescent Brain" deftly explains what we know about how the adolescent brain works andproposes eight essential instructional elements that will help students develop the ability to think,make healthy choices, regulate their emotions, handle social conflict, consolidate their identities,and learn enough about the world to move into adulthood with dignity and grace. "The Power ofthe Adolescent Brain" provides practical strategies and real-life examples from schools thatillustrate these eight key practices in action. In addition, there is a glossary of brain terms, aselection of brain-friendly lesson plans across the content areas, and a list of resources to supportand extend the book's ideas and practices. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented,"The Power of the Adolescent Brain" is unreservedly recommended for professional, college, anduniversity library Education reference collections in general, and adolescent psychologysupplemental studies reading lists in particular. For the personal reading lists of students andnon-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject it should be noted that "The Powerof the Adolescent Brain" is also available in a Kindle format ($14.57).
Creative Block Play
Rosanne Regan Hansel
Redleaf Press
10 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117-1065
www.redleafpress.org
9781605544458, $39.95, PB, 159pp, www.amazon.com
Rosanne Regan Hansel has been both a teacher and administrator for a variety of early childhoodprograms. She was also the Early Childhood Specialist for the Math Science Partnership atRutgers University and currently serves as Education Program Development Specialist for theDepartment of Education. In "Creative Block Play: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning throughBuilding" she draws upon her years of experience and expertise to showcase how to encourage achild's development in a variety of domains through block play. "Creative Block Play" isprofusely enhanced with photos that illustrate block play in real classrooms and storiescontributed by teachers who have successfully used block play to encourage children'sdevelopment in a variety of domains. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in tone, commentary,organization and presentation, "Creative Block Play" is enthusiastically recommended for collegeand university library Teacher Education collections and supplemental studies reading lists. Forthe personal reading lists of students and classroom teachers it should be noted that "CreativeBlock Play" is also available in a Kindle format ($39.95).
The Education Revolution
Horacio Sanchez
Corwin Press, Inc.
2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218
www.corwinpress.com
9781506332062, $30.00, www.corwin.com
The Education Revolution: How to Apply Brain Science to Improve Instruction and SchoolClimate blends the latest findings in neuroscience with discussions of psychology andeducational connections to provide teachers with tools for new strategies based on the latest brainresearch, and is a fine guide to improving classroom and school-wide results. From behaviormodification and management to new learning discoveries, the collection provides teachers withlessons as well as research, linking strategies for promoting student success with discussions ofinterventions and different learning levels.
The Best 381 Colleges: 2017 Edition
The Princeton Review
c/o Random House Inc.
1745 Broadway, New York NY 10019
www.PrincetonReview.com
9781101920060, $23.99, PB, 880pp, www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded 2017 edition, "The Best 381 Colleges" from ThePrinceton Review continues to be the definitive guide to America's colleges. Starting with anextensive and informative introduction; followed by school rankings and lists; the 381 collegesare then alphabetically organized and presented with key statistics, as well as student andadministration commentaries; and the concludes with an Index of Schools, an Index of Schoolsby Location, and an Index of Schools by Tuition. This is the 25th Anniversary edition of "TheBest 381 Colleges:" and should be considered a mandatory addition to highschool counselingoffices and community library educational resource reference collections. It should be noted forstudents and their families that "The Best 381 Colleges: 2017 Edition" is also available in aKindle format ($14.99).
The Pop Culture Zone, second edition
Allison D. Smith & Trixie G. Smith
Cengage Learning, Inc.
20 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA 02210
www.cengageptr.com
9780840028433, $128.00, 512pp, www.amazon.com
Why bring pop culture into the composition classroom? It's something students know and can getpassionate about, and it also functions as a bridge to academic culture and concerns. Now in afully updated and expanded second edition, "The Pop Culture Zone: Writing Critically aboutPopular Culture" is the collaborative project of Allison D. Smith (Professor of English andCoordinator of Graduate Teaching Assistants at Middle Tennessee State University) and TrixieG. Smith (Director of The Writing Center and a member of the faculty in Rhetoric and Writing atMichigan State University), "The Pop Culture Zone" focuses on students' relationship with popculture including films, television programs, social networks, and advertisem*nts -- and how thisrelationship can help them become better critical thinkers, readers, and writers. Students learn tolisten to viewpoints that differ from their own, summarize their views effectively, compare andcontrast, and present their ideas in a way that creates a continuing conversation of ideas.Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "The Pop Culture Zone" is unreservedlyrecommended for college and university Teacher Education collections in general, and PopCulture Curriculum supplemental studies reading lists in particular.
The Author's Apprentice
Vicki Meigs-Kahlenberg
Stenhouse Publishers
480 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101-3451
www.stenhouse.com
9781571109415, $33.33, PB, 242pp, www.amazon.com
Whether it's a creative writing class in school or a writer's workshop retreat in some idylic settingfor contemplation and conversation, aspiring writers of all ages, but especially young writers,will profit immensely from "The Author's Apprentice: Developing Writing Fluency, Stamina,and Motivation Through Authentic Publication" by Vicki Meigs-Kahlenberg, who draws uponher many years of experience and expertise as an educational consultant who collaborates withteachers and young writers in classroom settings to create this outstanding instruction manual andguide. In this complete course of instruction under one cover, Vicki reinvents the writer'sworkshop using an authentic and engaging "apprenticeship" approach that is based on the writingadvice of middle grades and young adult authors students are currently reading. "The Author'sApprentice" provides a year long planning guide, weekly writing challenges, ideas for publicationpossibilities, step-by-step lesson plans, and hundreds of author quotes to motivate studentlearning. The ideas and lessons in this book are not a quick and easy journey, but becoming abetter writer (and ultimately a published author) never is. Impressively well constructed,exceptionally well organized and presented, "The Author's Apprentice" is especiallyrecommended for elementary school writing students in grades 4 to 8, as well as havingsubstantial and practical value for aspiring writers of any age or background.
The Biography Shelf
Sarah Byrn Rickman
Texas Tech University Press
PO Box 41037, Lubbock, TX 79409-1037
9780896729728 $24.95 www.ttupress.org
During World War II, more than 1,100 female pilots flew military aircraft for the United StatesArmy Air Forces; they were known as WAFS (Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron) or WASP(Women Airforce Service Pilots). Finding Dorothy Scott: Letters of a WASP Pilot is the true-lifestory of one such woman. Dorothy Scott was patriotic, engaging, ambitious, and ultimately, aheroine who gave her life for country; she perished in a mid-air crash, one of thirty-eight WASPpilots who died while carrying out their duty. Her twin brother donated her wartimecorrespondence, which is interleaved with her biography. Finding Dorothy Scott is fascinating,inspirational, and highly recommended.
Mario Cuomo: Remembrances of a Remarkable Man
William O'Shaughnessy
Whitney Media Publishing Group
c/o Fordham University Press (distribution)
2546 Belmont Avenue, University Box L, Bronx, NY 10458-5172
9780823274260 $35.00 www.fordhampress.com
Mario Cuomo: Remembrances of a Remarkable Man is a tribute to American Democraticpolitician Mario Cuomo (1932-2015), who served three terms as governor of New York, amongother accomplishments. Cuomo was a devout Catholic who did not believe that religion shoulddictate politics; a staunch opponent of the death penalty; a leader; and a family man. AuthorWilliam O'Shaughnessy shared a thirty-eight year friendship with Cuomo, and has assembled awealth of previously unpublished material, including excerpts from Cuomo's inspirationalspeeches, personal letters to his children and grandchildren, vignettes from his time in office, andthe story behind why he refused entreaties to run for President of the United States. A handful ofcolor photographs and an index round out this touching remembrance of Cuomo's life, work,legacy, and camaraderie.
All for the Greed of Gold
Edited by Catherine Holder Spude
Washington State University Press
PO Box 645910, Pullman, WA 99164-5910
9780874223354 $27.95 www.wsupress.wsu.edu
All for the Greed of Gold: Will Woodin's Klondike Adventure collects the writings of WilliamJay Woodin, who took part in the Alaska Gold Rush with his father and others. The Woodinfamily planned to earn a fortune not by mining, but by providing supplies. William's diaries,short story, and 1910 memoir provide a vivid, first-person account of the hardships of travel, andthe dream of chasing fortune through the rugged wilderness. It's particularly notable thatWilliam's party elected to travel the lesser-used White Pass Trail and Tutshi Trail; William'swritings reflect valuable insight into surviving this route during the turn of the century. Extensivenotes, a bibliography, and an index round out this candid and enlightening primary source, highlyrecommended for both public and college library biography collections.
The Essential RuPaul
John Davis
Smith Street Books
c/o Rizzoli
300 Park Avenue South, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10010
www.rizzoliusa.com
9781925418057, $14.95, HC, 96pp, www.amazon.com
RuPaul Andre Charles, who is known professionally by as RuPaul, is an American actor, dragqueen, model, author, television personality, and recording artist. "The Essential RuPaul:Herstory, Philosophy & Her Fiercest Queens" by John Davis (an Australian nightclub DJ andevent promoter who can easily recite the chronological order of elimination of every Drag Racecontestant while debating the importance of a winner's sewing skills over comedic ability) is anessential guide for fans of the most famous drag queen in the world. Bursting onto the scene overtwo decades ago with the huge hit Supermodel of the World, RuPaul has been confoundingcritics to clear her own path over the many years since. Most recently, RuPaul has again becomean unlikely pop-cultural icon by producing and starring in RuPaul's Drag Race -- a realitytelevision series that judges the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the competing dragqueens. Over seven seasons and numerous spin-off series (including All Stars and RuPaul's DragU), RuPaul's Drag Race has become a cult global hit with legions of fans knowing thecatchphrases, the personalities, the catfights. "The Essential RuPaul" celebrates Ru's history (orherstory, as she frames it) and philosophy ("If you can't love yourself -- how in the hell yougonna love someone else"), as well as profiling the most loved and reviled queens from her TVseries. "The Essential RuPaul" is a 'must read' for the true fans, and will prove to be anenduringly popular addition to community library biography collections in general, and LGBTsupplemental studies reading lists in particular.
Beyond the Robot
Gary Lachman
Jeremy P. Tarcher
c/o Penguin Group, USA
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014-3657
www.tarcherbooks.com
9780399173080, $26.00, PB, 416pp, www.amazon.com
Colin Henry Wilson (1931 - 2013) was an English writer, philosopher and novelist. Wilson,wrote 118 books in his lifetime and purveyed a philosophy of mind power and human potentialthat made him one of the least understood and most important voices of the twentieth century.Wilson helped usher in the cultural revolution of the 1960s with his landmark work, "TheOutsider", first published in 1956. "The Outsider" was an intelligent, meticulous, andunprecedented study of nonconformity in all facets of life. Wilson, finally, became a prolific andunparalleled historian of the occult, providing a generation of readers with a responsible andscholarly entry point to a world of mysteries. In "Beyond the Robot: The Life and Work of ColinWilson" historian Gary Lachman (a personal friend of Wilson and a meticulous scholar of hiswork), provides an extraordinary and delightful biography that delves into the life, thought, andevolution of one of the greatest intellectual rebels and underrated visionaries of the twentiethcentury. While unreservedly recommended for community, college, and university libraryLiterary Biography collections in general, and Colin Wilson supplemental studies lists inparticular, it should be noted for students and non-specialist general readers with an interest inthe life and work of Wilson that "Beyond the Robot" is also available in a Kindle format($11.99).
The Poetry Shelf
Tatiana Pietrzak
RoseDog Books
www.rosedogbookstore.com/info.html
9781434995834, $11.00, PB, 57pp, www.amazon.com
Tatiana Pietrzak has written a book of poetry all about music. The Music Is Written is acompilation of poetry that explores the intimate world of sound, rhythm, and musical origins.Sound and rhythm can be found in everything. These poems explore the possibilities of whereone might be able to find music and are meant to inspire the expression of it, hidden within allthings. It was written to encourage musicians young and old, as well as increase appreciation forthe listener. Almost all people pick up an instrument at some point in their lives and are affectedby music in ways they probably have not yet explored. Tatiana Pietrzak graduated with a Master'sin Liberal Arts from St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After studying in London,Paris, Siena, and Florence, she lived and worked for four years in Beijing in film and television.She has published articles in the Beijing University Newsletter, the Eagle, and the Santa Fe NewMexican. In addition, she has won two Editor's Choice awards from the National Library ofCongress and was granted a Distinguished Membership from the Board of Directors andAdvisory Committee of The International Society of Poets. Presently Tatiana is working on herfirst novel and a second compilation of poetry.
No Acute Distress
Jennifer Richter
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive, SIUC Mail Code 6806, Carbondale, IL 62901
www.siupress.com
9780809334827, $15.22, PB, 69pp, www.amazon.com
Jennifer Richter is a former Wallace Stegner Fellow and Jones Lecturer at Stanford Universitywho she has received an Oregon Literary Fellowship and currently teaches in Oregon StateUniversity's MFA program. "No Acute Distress" is a collection of her free verse poetry andshowcases her rather impressive wordsmithing abilities and poetic talents. While highlyrecommended for both community and academic library Contemporary American Poetrycollections, it should be noted for poetry enthusiasts that "No Acute Distress' is also available ina Kindle format ($14.31). Chief Complaint: How many doctors does it take to screw in alightbulb? // None -- what doctor has time for that? / They all have to work on their patients.
The Automotive Shelf
Pat Ganahl
CarTech Inc.
838 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, MN 55025
www.cartechbooks.com
9781613252819, $39.95, HC, 192pp, www.amazon.com
In his first book, "Hot Rod Gallery: A Nostalgic Look at Hot Rodding's Golden Years:1930-1960" (9781613252826, $34.95), author and automotive historian Pat Ganahl opened hispersonal archives and shared 192 pages and 350 photos of "some" of the most interesting andbest photos of his collection. Filled with fascinating images of some of the coolest cars andbuilders, long-forgotten car clubs, and great shots of the dry lakes, nostalgia fans flocked to graba piece of hot rodding history all in one convenient package. Now in a second volume, "Hot RodGallery II: More Great Photos and Stories from Hot Rodding's Golden Years", Ganahl has dugeven deeper into his massive archive for even cooler and more never-before-seen photos in bothcolor and black and white to provide another album of great hot rodding photos. He waspleasantly surprised to find that he had more great stuff in old files and folders, hidden away fordecades. In this new edition to what is proving to be a truly great series for automotive fans andhot rod enthusiasts are even more dry lakes shots, post-war rods, lead sleds, show circuit cars,and a chapter on marvelous mills. No personal, community, or academic library AutomotiveHistory collections can be considered comprehensive without acquiring a copy of "Hot RodGallery" and "Hot Rod Gallery II"!
The Computer Shelf
Frank T. Willmore, Erick Jankowski, Coray Colina, editors
CRC Press
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.crcpress.com
9781498745048, $79.95, HC, 289pp, www.amazon.com
Created to help scientists and engineers write computer code, "Introduction to Scientific andTechnical Computing" is practical instructional compendium that addresses the important toolsand techniques that are necessary for scientific computing, but which are not yet commonplace inscience and engineering curricula. "Introduction to Scientific and Technical Computing" iscomprised of nineteen specific articles by experts in the field summarizing the most importanttopics that computational researchers need to know about. It leverages the viewpoints ofpassionate experts involved with scientific computing courses around the globe and aims to be astarting point for new computational scientists and a reference for the experienced. Eachcontributed chapter focuses on a specific tool or skill, providing the content needed to provide aworking knowledge of the topic in about one day. While many individual books on specificcomputing topics exist, none by this CRC Press edition of "Introduction to Scientific andTechnical Computing" is explicitly focused on getting technical professionals and students upand running immediately across a variety of computational areas. Impressively well organizedand presented, "Introduction to Scientific and Technical Computing" is especially recommendedfor academic library Computer Science and Technology reference collections and supplementalstudies reading lists. It should be noted for students and non-specialist general readers with aninterest in the subject that "Introduction to Scientific and Technical Computing" is also availablein a Kindle format ($72.20).
C++ Plus Data Structures, sixth edition
Nell Dale, Chip Weems, Tim Richards
Jones & Bartlett Learning
5 Wall Street, Burlington, MA 01803
www.jblearning.com
9781284089189, $159.95, 838pp, www.amazon.com
Now in a newly updated and expanded sixth edition, "C++ Plus Data Structures" by C++software experts Nell Dale, Chip Weems, Tim Richards, explores the specifications,applications, and implementations of abstract data types with unmatched accessibility. Topicssuch as modularization, data encapsulation, information hiding, object-oriented decomposition,algorithm analysis, life-cycle software verification models, and data abstraction are carefullypresented to foster solid software engineering techniques. New features enhancing this revisedsixth edition include range-based for loops and threads; Trees Plus, that emphasizes balancing ofsearch trees by covering AVL Trees, Red-Black Trees, and B-Trees; a new chapter on Sets,Maps, and Hashing; Sorting, which now includes practical performance issues and parallel mergesort; and new chapters in the second half of the text that are now easier to assign in alternateorders, supporting a wider range of course goals and organizations. Of special note are thepedagogical features that include: chapter openers with goals, marginal definition boxes,algorithm boxes, C++ boxes, function boxes, case studies, chapter summary, and end of chapterexercises. An ideal textbook for C++ based curriculums and a core addition to college andacademic library Computer Science collections, it should be noted for students and non-specialistgeneral readers with an interest in the subject that "C++ Plus Data Structures" is also available ina Kindle format ($151.95).
The Writing/Publishing Shelf
Jeffrey S. Copeland
Paragon House
3600 Labore Road, Suite 1, St. Paul, MN 55110-4144
www.paragonhouse.com
9781557789198, $18.95, PB, 286pp, www.amazon.com
Every year there are dozens of writer workshops and hundreds of academic classes in creativewriting -- none of which touch upon what aspiring authors should do after their books have beenwritten and published. "I'm Published! Now What?" by Jeffrey S. Copeland (the successful otherof numerous books and a Professor in the Department of Languages and Literatures at theUniversity of Northern Iowa, where he teaches courses in literature and English Education) ispractical guide to conducting successful book readings, events, and promotions will help authors(and their publishers) to understand and navigate the shifting sands of the publishing world.Practical and 'real world based', "I'm Published! Now What?" is thoroughly 'user friendly' guidethat will thoroughly demystify book marketing and prepare authors (and their publishers) to workeffectively with bookstore event coordinators. Copeland quite correctly points out that the bestfriends an author can have are inside bookstores. Drawing upon his own years of experience andexpertise, Copeland also shares what to do after events to maximize and build upon success. If anauthor and/or their publisher has time for only one "how to" book on developing effectivemarketing strategies and plans, the would be well advised to make it "I'm Published! NowWhat?"! While unreservedly and enthusiastically recommended for community, college, andacademic library Writing/Publishing instructional reference collections, it should be noted for thepersonal reading lists of novice (and even established) authors that "I'm Published! Now What?"is also available in a Kindle format ($9.95).
Editing Research
Valierie Matarese
Information Today, Inc.
143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055-8750
www.infotoday.com
9781573875318, $49.50, PB, 244pp, www.amazon.com
Editors who work directly with academic researchers, helping to make their draft manuscriptssuitable for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, refer to themselves as authorseditors. As a profession, author editing has been around for more than a half-century, but its rolein research communication is often underappreciated and sometimes misunderstood. In "EditingResearch: The Author Editing Approach to Providing Effective Support to Writers of ResearchPapers", authors editor and former researcher Valerie Matarese documents the history of authorediting and illustrates through interviews with experienced editors the varied ways in which theselanguage professionals support researchers in their efforts to publish. "Editing Research" fills avoid in the historical record of academic publishing and provides an up-to-date account of howauthors editors facilitate research communication and contribute to good publication practice.Enhanced with the inclusion of figures, tables, sidebars, a twenty-page listing of references, twopages of abbreviations, and an eleven page index, "Editing Research" is an exceptional, highlyrecommended, and absolutely practical addition to personal, professional, community, andacademic library Writing/Publishing instructional reference collections.
MLA Handbook, eighth edition
The Modern Language Association of America
26 Broadway, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10004-1789
www.mla.org
9781603292627, $12.00, PB, 146pp, www.amazon.com
The Modern Language Association is the preeminent authority on research and writing, Now in afully updated and significantly revised eighth edition, The "MLA Handbook" takes a fresh lookat documenting sources. Works are published today in a dizzying range of formats. A book, forexample, may be read in print, online, or as an e-book -- or perhaps listened to in an audioversion. On the Web, modes of publication are regularly invented, combined, and modified.Previous editions of the MLA Handbook provided separate instructions for each format, andadditional instructions were required for new formats. In this groundbreaking eighth edition of itsinstruction manual, the MLA recommends instead one universal set of guidelines, which writerscan apply to any type of source. Shorter and redesigned for easy use, this eighth edition of theMLA Handbook deftly guides writers through the principles behind evaluating sources for theirresearch. It then shows them how to cite sources in their writing and create useful entries for theworks-cited list. Simply stated, any writer and editor working in any format should have a copyof this newly published eighth edition of the "MLA Handbook" as a core part of their personalreference library as well as every community or academic library's "Writing/Publishing"instructional reference collection!
Navigating Indieworld
Julie A. Gerber & Carole P. Roman
http://caroleproman.com
CreateSpace
4900 LaCross Rd., North Charleston, SC 29406
www.createspace.com
9781537228068, $12.99, PB, 146pp, www.amazon.com
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of forty books. Julie A. Gerber is the founder ofAway We Go Media, a social media management and consulting firm for authors. In "NavigatingIndieworld: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Your Books" Roman andGerber effectively collaborative to provide a complete course of step-by-step instructions forself-publishing authors on how to be financially successful and create/reach as large a customerbase for their books as possible. Of special note is the inclusion of a Directory that features alisting of resources for Blogs & Websites; Book Tours; Book Trailers; Communities & SocialMedia; Covers; Formatting Services & Tutorials; Illustrators & Agencies; Marketing Services;Photo Editing; Publications; Radio; Reference Books; Voice Artists. It should be noted that theMidwest Book Review is twice cited resource. The information is as sound as it is practical, thetone is thoroughly 'user friendly', the organization and presentation are excellent. Simply stated,"Navigating Indieworld" should be considered a 'must read' for anyone considering or alreadyengaged in self-publishing. It should be noted that "Navigating Indieworld" is also available in aKindle format ($2.99).
Why Write?
Mark Edmundson
Bloomsbury Press
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315, New York, NY 10010
www.bloomsbury.com
9781632863058, $26.00, HC, 288pp, www.amazon.com
A prizewinning scholar and academician, Mark Edmundson is on the faculty of the University ofVirginia. In "Why Write?: A Master Class on the Art of Writing and Why it Matters", ProfessorEdmundson tackles the critically important question that every writer, author, and noveliststruggles with at some point in their literary careers in this day and age. Why write when itsometimes feels that so few people really read -- read as if their lives might be changed by whatthey're reading? Why write, when the world wants to be informed, not enlightened; to beentertained, not inspired? Writing is backbreaking, mindbreaking, lonely work. So why do it?Because writing, as Professor Edmundson explains, is one of the greatest human goods. Writingteaches us to think; it can bring our minds to birth. And once we're at home with words, there arefew more pleasurable human activities than writing. Because this is something ProfessorEdmundson believes everyone ought to know he has created an effectively persuasive defense inbehalf of essential reading (both practical and inspiring) for anyone who yearns to be a writer,anyone who simply needs to know how to get an idea across, and anyone else who findsthemselves having or wanting to put pen to paper. Exceptionally well written, organized andpresented, "Why Write" is a consistently compelling read from beginning to end and very highlyrecommended for community, college, and university library Writing/Publishing instructionalreference collections. For the personal reading lists of students, aspiring writers, andnon-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject, it should be noted that "Why Write"is also available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Mindful Writer
Dinty W. Moore
Wisdom Publications
199 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
www.wisdompubs.org
9781614290070, $12.95, HC, 152pp, www.amazon.com
Dinty W. Moore is a professor at Ohio University, where he directs the graduate program increative writing. A highly regarded and active figure on the literary scene, Moore is often invitedto speak and teach writing workshops nationally and internationally. He has published severalbooks of fiction and nonfiction, including two books on the craft of writing. "The MindfulWriter: Noble Truths of the Writing Life" by Professor Moore is not a typical "how to write"book, rather it is an illumination of the creative process: where writing and creativity originate,including how mindfulness plays into work, how to cultivate good writing habits, how to grow asa writer and a person, and what it means to live a life dedicated to the craft of writing. Inherentlyfascinating, absolutely practical, and creatively inspiring, "The Mindful Writer" will prove to beof enduring benefit for novice writers and established professionals alike. While unreservedlyand enthusiastically recommended for community, college, and university library collections, itshould be noted for students, aspiring writers, and non-specialist general readers with an interestin the subject that "The Mindful Writer" is also available in a paperback edition(9781614293521, $9.95) and in a Kindle format ($6.99).
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
Luke Adler
Healer Press
c/o Luke Adler Healing
1633 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401
9780692665077, $19.95, www.lukeadlerhealing.com
Born to Heal: Heal Yourself Heal the World is an uplifting saga of spiritual and physical growthand blends autobiography with discussions of Eastern and Western practices that promote bothself-healing and the greater good of society. Luke Adler is a board-certified acupuncturist andChinese herbalist, as well as a healer and a teacher, and he offers blend of autobiography, casestudies, and exercises to help readers clarify their own paths to understanding illness and theirpart in its evolution.
U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
179 Ludlow Street, Stamford, CT 06902
www.usgamesinc.com
U.S. Games Systems is the country's premier publisher of tarot decks and books. Four of theirnewest titles are outstanding examples of tarot cards are: "Dreaming Way Lenormand" offering acharming 36-card Petit Lenormand deck illustrated by Kwon Shina and written by Lynn Araujo(9781572817586, $15.95), offering fresh, new perspectives for this traditional system of fortunetelling; "Fin de Si cle Kipper" by Ciro Marchetti (9781572818453, $21.95), a 39 tarot cardtraditional German fortune telling deck with rich images telling the stories of the workers as wellas the wealthy during the Industrial Revolution; "Mystical Wisdom Card Deck" illustrated byJosephine Wall and written by Gaye Guthrie (9781572818323, $22.95) a 46 tarot card deckoffering archangels, goddesses, spirit animals, fairies and wonderful, mystical creaturesdelivering uplifting messages and gentle advice to help tarot readers; "Chrysalis Tarot Deck andBook Set" by Toney Brooks and holly Sierra (9781572818439, $32.95) an attractive 78 tarot cardset that includes a custom full-color spread sheet and an illustrated companion book to "ChrysalisTarot" (9781572818439, $32.95) that explores the spiritual journey of self-discovery andtransformation that leads to higher consciousness. Each of these four simply exceptional anddeftly crafted tarot decks would grace any collection and be ideal additions for students andpractitioners of the metaphysical science and art of tarot.
The Beer/Wine Shelf
Jeff Cioletti
Backbeat Books
c/o Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing Group
33 Plymouth Street, Suite 302, Montclair, NJ 07042-2677
9781617136115 $24.99 www.halleonard.com
Beer FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World's Most Celebrated Adult Beverage lives upto its title as an all-encompassing guide to the beloved, celebrated, and widely enjoyed alcoholicbeverage that is beer. Chapters discuss the ingredients of and craft of brewing beer, the history ofbeer creation and consumption worldwide, the evolution of modern beer packaging, beer in filmand television, the most highly regarded beer bars in the world, and much more. A handful ofblack-and-white as well as a few color photographs, plus a bibliography and an index, round outthis accessible, go-to guide written by a beer lover (Jeff Cioletti, whose beer credentials includeserving as the creator and host of the weekly web beverage news show "The Drinkable Week"),for beer lovers.
This Calls for a Drink!
Diane McMartin
Workman Publishing Company
225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014-4381
9780761184843 $14.95 www.workman.com
Certified Sommelier Diane McMartin presents This Calls for a Drink! The Best Wines & Beersto Pair with Every Situation, a handy alcohol-connoisseur's guide that lives up to its title.Chapters cover the optimal wines for dating, going out with friends, birthday celebrations,gift-giving, movie-watching, reading, weddings, baby showers, and much more. "Roasted rootvegetables (because what else are you going to do with those knobby things, seriously?) take onwonderful caramelly flavors and aromas. Echo those nutty, browned flavors with a brown ale!This traditional style, with roots in British pub culture, will make a meal of vegetables feel a littlemore substantial." A wealth of fascinating facts about the creation, culture, and history of variousbeers and wines round out this entertaining connoisseur's guide, enhanced with an index for easyquick reference. Highly recommended, especially as a gift for friends who love fine drinks!
The Art Shelf
Christopher Hart
Sixth&Spring Books
161 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10013
www.sixthandspringbooks.com
9781942021605 $19.95 amazon.com
Drawing Superheroes Step by Step is a user-friendly guide to drawing the strong physiques,dynamic poses, and facial expressions of larger-than-life men and women, in a style that willinstantly resonate with fans of popular superhero comic books. Author Christopher Hart hascreated a cast of original super-powered characters to showcase the steps of making comic bookart come alive. "The female hero's head is the same as the guy's head, but more tapered. Her eyesare larger than male eyes, too. The eyebroes are higher and arching - a glamorous effect. Superangular cheekbones? Only if she's a supervillain. Just lightly indicate the cheekbones or omitthem entirely." Black-and-white sketches leading up to a final color image vividly demonstratethe artistic principles and superhero tropes described. Drawing Superheroes Step by Step is a"must" for any aspiring artist interested in bringing the superhero stories in their imagination tolife!
How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias
Prentis Rollins
Monacelli Studio
c/o Monacelli Press
236 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
9781580934466 $25.00 www.monacellipress.com
Prentis Rollins, a professional illustrator for DC Comics, presents How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopiasand Dystopias: Create the Futuristic Humans, Aliens, Robots, Vehicles, and Cities of YourDreams and Nightmares, a guide ideal for intermediate to advanced artists. The focus is uponcrafting vivid and highly detailed images of futuristic societies, carefully created to evokeemotional reactions of awe or trepidation. Chapters refresh basics about both drawing andscience fiction, and focus on how to draw humans, aliens & robots, land vehicles, flying vehicles,and cityscapes in a sci-fi universe. "The human body is the hardest thing you'll ever draw, and themost rewarding. The best way to learn how is by doing it from live models in drawing classes,but it is essential to commit to memory some basic facts about proportions, muscle groups, thebig differences between male and female bodies, and foreshortening. Those are the things I'llconcentrate on here." Black-and-white sketches leading up to full-color illustrations demonstratethe principles in this inspirational and hands-on practical guide.
The LGBT Studies Shelf
Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
www.genderspectrum.org
Cleis Press
101 Hudson Street, Suite 3705, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
www.cleispress.com
9781627781749 $16.95 pbk / $11.49 Kindle amazon.com
Thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds, The Transgender Teen: A Handbook forParents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens lives up to its title as apractical-minded guide to help parents better understand their transgender or non-binary (notexclusive to a single gender-identity) children. Chapters discuss the gender spectrum, goals ofadolescent development, understanding how the stress of being in a minority can impact one'steenage child, professional support and mental health considerations, how to help one's childbecome more resilient, and more. "'Reparative therapy', also known as conversion therapy, refersto therapy or other actions designed to alter a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Wewant to be very clear here: There is no clinical evidence or scientific validity for such therapybeing effective. In fact, quite to the contrary, there is a wealth of evidence that it is harmful andcan dangerously exacerbate the risk factors already discussed. If you have your child in suchtherapy or are engaged ina program designed to 'cure' them right now, we strongly urge you tostop this treatment immediately and gather more information about this approach to preventpotentially irreparable harm to your child." The Transgender Teen is an absolute "must-read" forparents of transgender or non-binary children, and highly recommended for public librarycollections and the reading lists of professional therapists.
The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf
Dave Thompson
Hal Leonard Performing Arts Publishing
33 Plymouth St, Suite 302, Montclair, NJ 07042
9781495018992 $19.99 www.halleonardbooks.com
Britcoms FAQ: All That's Left To Know About Our Favorite Sophisticated, Outrageous BritishTelevision Comedies is a survey of the finest in British television comedy shows, from the 1950'sto modern times. Assembled with care and appreciation for British culture, Britcoms FAQdiscusses how British comedy transitioned from radio to television, as well as its history on vinyland compact disc, and how it shifted over time from simple humor to a force for political andsocial critique. Also showcased are common recurring themes in British sitcoms, such asdysfunctional families, rebellion against conventional society, class warfare, censorship, and thelegacy of Monty Python. An exhaustive appendix (including episode lists) and an index roundout this "must-have" for connoisseurs of the genre!
The Christmas Shelf
Chris McVeigh
www.chrismcveigh.com
No Starch Press
245 - 8th Street, San Francisco, CO 94103-3910
www.nostarch.com
9781593277666 $19.95 pbk / $15.95 Kindle amazon.com
The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book: 15 Designs To Spread Holiday Cheer is a guide to usingLEGO children's toys to create three-dimensional holiday decorations, with completely visual,step-by-step instructions. There is almost no text; simply full-color photographs displaying thenumber and types of LEGOs for each project, and showcasing how those pieces are put together.15 projects total are presented, including classic Christmas decorations such as a snowflake, awreath, and a gingerbread house; geometric designs such as a barrel and a lantern; and fun itemssuch as an arcade, a computer, and a burger. It should be noted that The LEGO ChristmasOrnaments Book is not authorized or endorsed by the LEGO Group; it's purely a labor of love byauthor and LEGO enthusiast Chris McVeigh. The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book is a greatway for LEGO aficionados of all ages to get ready for the holiday season!
The Health/Medicine Shelf
James Hubbar, MD
Reader's Digest Trade Publishing
44 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
www.rdtradepublishing.com
9781621453055, $19.99, PB, 288pp, www.amazon.com
"The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook: What to Do When Help is NOT on the Way"" isspecifically designed to be an essential guide to taking care of your family's health when youcan't get medical help or the answers of what to do right away due to natural disasters disruptingnormal communications and transportation or any other circ*mstance. "The Survival Doctor'sComplete Handbook" is comprehensive, going well beyond immediate first aid, and coveringsuch medical emergencies as: how to put a dislocated joint back into place; how to preventhypothermia when your heat has gone out; what to do for asthma when you don't have yourinhaler; whether you can really drink your own urine if you run out of water; what to feed yourtoddler if he has a fever and you have no medicine; and so much more. "The Survival Doctor'sComplete Handbook" features more than 100 illustrations, along with quick quizzes and real-lifeexamples, and goes step-by-step through the essentials of medical care during a crisis. It isinteresting to note that after more than 30 years of practicing family medicine in Mississippi andColorado, Dr. James Hubbard has combined his medical training with his outdoors experience tobecome one of the nation's top survival-medicine experts. More of his practical, evidence-basedtips are based on his website, www.TheSurvivalDoctor.com. "The Survival Doctor's CompleteHandbook" is a critically important addition to personal, family, and community libraryHealth/Medicine collections in general, and the Emergency Medicine supplemental studiesreading lists in particular. It should be noted that ""The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook""is also available in a Kindle format ($12.99).
Mind Body Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
Emma Mardlin
Findhorn Press
www.findhornpress.com
9781844096879, $17.99, PB, 255pp, www.amazon.com
In "Mind Body Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2", by clinical practitioner in Mind/Body medicine,Emma Marlin (who has more than 21 year's experience of T1 diabetes and personally achieving5.8% HbA1C on minimal insulin,) draws upon her extensive experience and expertise to providethe reader with a positively refreshing and unique information, support and practical resourcebook to emotionally and physically 'stop diabetes now', and create profound and positive changeon many levels. "Mind Body Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2" provides a very new and exciting wayof thinking about diabetes as well as containing ground breaking practical resources to stopdiabetes; something that can be taken as far as the reader personally chooses, applicable to alltypes of diabetes, and circ*mstances. Informative, practical, and exceptionally well written,organized and presented, "Mind Body Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2" is an ideal introductionspecifically designed for the non-specialist general reader having to deal with diabetes withinthemselves or a loved one. While unreservedly recommended for personal, community, andacademic library Health/Medicine collections in general, and Diabetes supplemental studiesreading lists in particular, it should be noted that "Mind Body Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2" isalso available in a Kindle format ($9.99).
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Inc.
400 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.jkp.com
Two powerful new books are highly recommended picks for collections strong in physical andmental health, tackling topics not ordinary seen in book form. Juliet Grayson's Landscapes of theHeart: The Working World of a Sex and Relationship Therapist (9781785921865, $21.95) comesfrom a teacher and psychotherapist who follows her client sessions through the barriers ofrelationship problems and into better relationships. Her ability to integrate and use differentapproaches has resulted in a new methodology in the UK, but her book promises therapists in allcountries new tools and approaches that show how to heal different types of dysfunctionalrelationships. All mental health collections would benefit from her unique perspective. MargaretRooke's Creative Successful Dyslexic: 23 High Achievers Share Their Stories (9781785920608,$15.95) is an inspiration for any who struggle with dyslexia. Unfortunately, that very conditionmay make these stories difficult to access by the very audience who would benefit most fromthem. That said, the inspirational collection will prove invaluable to any who have familymembers or friends diagnosed with dyslexia. Stories cover achievement and success and offerfirst-person accounts from over twenty well-known people who document their realization ofnew strengths.
The Psychology Shelf
Marian Carter
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Inc.
400 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19106
9781785920110, $27.95, www.jkp.com
Helping Children and Adolescents Think About Death, Dying and Bereavement is directed toany adult who would educate kids about loss, showing how to support and speak with youngpeople as they face death. Kids of all ages, up through adolescents, can better understand theprocess if adults around them are willing to help. This book shows how, whether the death theyface be their own, a family member, a friend, or a pet. Added into the psychological tips is ahistorical overview of theories revolving around death and children, allowing readers tounderstand different methods for exploring and explaining the process.
The Science Shelf
Elio Schaechter
ASM Press
1752 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
https://www.asm.org/index.php/press
9781555819590, $20.00, PB, 292pp, www.amazon.com
With more than 1,000 posts and 2 million views, the online Small Things Considered blog hasbeen attracting the attention of microbiologists for the past decade. Throughout the years, ElioSchaechter and his team of dedicated bloggers have shared exciting, unexpected, and unusualstories from the microbial world. Now they have compiled the best of their work into a singlevolume. "In the Company of Microbes: Ten Years of Small Things Considered" is anextraordinary compilation of carefully selected, wise, amusing, and even profound statementsabout the ubiquity and relevance of the microbial world. In the pages of "In the Company ofMicrobes" Schaechter, past ASM Presidents, and distinguished microbiologists from around theglobe reflect on personal, sometimes historic interactions with microbes and unexpecteddiscoveries, with each individual essay conveying the excitement and sense of surprise thatmicrobiology holds for them. An inherently fascinating read from beginning to end, "In theCompany of Microbes" is informative, thought-provoking, and occasionally inspiring, making itunreservedly recommended for the personal reading lists of academic and non-specialist generalreaders with an interest in microbiology. Simply stated, every community, college, or universitylibrary should have a copy of "In the Company of Microbes" as a integral part of theirMicrobiological Studies collection.
Marine Omics: Principles and Applications
Se-Kown Kim, editor
CRC Press
6000 NW Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.crcpress.com
9781482258202, $229.95, HC, 724pp, www.amazon.com
Compiled and presented by Se-Kown Kim (Distnguished Professor in the Department of MarineBio Covergence Science and Technology and Director of Marine Bioprocess Research Center atPukyong National university, Busan, South Korea), "Marine Omics: Principles and Applications"provides comprehensive coverage on current trends in marine omics of various relevant topicssuch as genomics, lipidomics, proteomics, foodomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics,nutrigenomics, pharmacogenomics and toxicogenomics as related to and applied to marinebiotechnology, molecular biology, marine biology, marine microbiology, environmentalbiotechnology, environmental science, aquaculture, pharmaceutical science and bioprocessengineering. Comprised of thirty-two erudite and cutting-edge science articles by marineenvironmental scientists, "Marine Omics: Principles and Applications" is a major and substantivecontribution to the field and a critically important addition to college and university libraryMarine Science collections and supplemental studies reading lists.
Ocean Solutions, Earth Solutions, second edition
Dawn J. Wright, Editor
ESRI Press
380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92378-8100
www.esri.com/esripress
9781589484603, $59.99, www.esri.com
Ocean Solutions, Earth Solutions appears in its second updated edition to provide a weightycoverage of the latest oceanography research gained from applying spatial analyses and GIS.Professional oceanographers, marine scientists, and students of these fields will find it packedwith geographic and oceanography facts in a guide that includes the original and updated 16chapters plus seven new ones covering GIS best practices. Color maps and illustrations,overviews of geospatial programs and background details on different coasts and environments,and visual resources for assessment contribute to a powerful guide that is in-depth, well-detailed,and an invaluable reference for any oceanography collection interested in GIS mappingillustrations of marine environments and principles.
The Circle
Alfred S. Posamentier and Robert Geretschlager
Prometheus Books
59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197
9781633881679, $25.00, www.prometheusbooks.com
The Circle: A Mathematical Exploration Beyond the Line is a math title recommended for anylevel of math enthusiast who enjoys thought-provoking leisure discussions of math's applicationsto daily life. Unlike most math books, this one narrows the focus to the circle and its basicproperties, offering a history of geometry that begins with the circle and leads to deeperdiscussions of how geometry applies to everyday life and understanding. The presence of circleshave changed human society and reach from math discussions to art and technology: The Circleembraces a wide range of these perspectives and is recommended to not just math enthusiasts butgeneral-interest readers as an intriguing and fun coverage.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Jennifer E. Boyle
Wiley-Blackwell
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell
9781118985700, $69.99, PB, 408pp, www.amazon.com
Now in a fully updated and revised fourth edition, "Crow & Walshaw's Manual of ClinicalProcedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, & Rodents" by veterinarian and academician Jennifer E.Boyle provides practical, up-to-date information on common veterinary procedures for gerbils,hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs, cats and rabbits with detailed line drawings and photographs thatdemonstrate not only pertinent anatomical relationships, but also operational motions. A classicveterinary clinical manual, "Crow and Walshaw's Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats,Rabbits and Rodents" provides practical, up-to-date information on common veterinaryprocedures; features detailed line drawings and photographs demonstrate pertinent anatomicalrelationships and operational motions; and is reinforced with a companion website offeringinteractive multiple choice questions and answers, and images from the text in PowerPoint. Anideal college or university Veterinary School curriculum textbook, "Crow and Walshaw's Manualof Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Rodents" will prove to have enduring value asa reference work for veterinary clinics. It should be noted that "Crow and Walshaw's Manual ofClinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Rodents" is also available in a Kindle format($52.99).
The Military Shelf
John W. Mountcastle
Stackpole Books
5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6921
www.stackpolebooks.com
9780811716895, $21.95, 224pp, www.amazon.com
"Flame On: U.S. Incendiary Weapons, 1918-1945" by Brig. Gen. John Mountcastle, USA Ret.,(who was the U.S. Army's chief of military history from 1994 to 1998, a graduate of the VirginiaMilitary Institute and Duke University, and a veteran of Vietnam, who also taught at West Point)is a concise and comprehensive history of the development and use of incendiary weapons-(including flamethrowers, incendiary bombs, napalm, and more) by the American military in thetwentieth century, with a special focus on World War II. "Flame On" Describes how the U.S.created its incendiary weapons program virtually from scratch during World War II. Included aresuch pivotal episodes as: Omaha Beach on D-Day; the skilled performance of an armoredflamethrower battalion in the Pacific; as well as the history of incendiaries from ancient times toWorld War II and through Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. The latest addition to the simplyoutstanding 'Stackpole Military History' series, "Flame On" is enhanced with the inclusion oftwenty-eight pages of Notes, a thirty-four page Bibliography, and a comprehensive Index.Impressively well researched, written, organized and presented, "Flame On" is a criticallyimportant and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, andacademic library American Military History reference collections and supplemental studiesreading lists.
The Environmental Studies Shelf
John R. Burch, Jr., editor
McFarland & Company
PO Box 611, Jefferson NC 28640
www.mcfarlandpub.com
9781476665276, $39.95, PB, 340pp, www.amazon.com
Climate change has long been a contentious issue, even before its official acknowledgment as aglobal threat in 1979. Government policies have varied widely, from Barack Obama's dedicationto environmentalism to George W. Bush's tacit minimizing of the problem to Republicanofficials' refusal to acknowledge the scientific evidence supporting anthropogenic climatechange. Compiled, edited, and presented by John R. Burch, Jr. (Dean of Library Services and aProfessor at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky) chronologically presents aninformative collection of important policy-shaping documents that shows how the views of bothadvocates and deniers of climate change have developed their arguments over the past fourdecades. Enhanced with the inclusion of a ten page Bibliography and an eleven page Index,"Climate Change and American Policy: Key Documents, 1979-2015" is unreservedlyrecommended as a core addition to professional, community, college, and university libraryEnvironmental Studies and Contemporary Social Issues collections in general, and ClimateChange supplemental studies reading lists in particular.
The American History Shelf
Noah Andre Trudeau
Savas Beatie
PO Box 4527, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
9781611213263 $32.95 www.savasbeatie.com
Historian and award-winning author Noah Andre Trudeau presents Lincoln's Greatest Journey:Sixteen Days that Changed a Presidency, March 24 - April 8, 1865, is a close examination of thelongest trip (and break from the White House) that President Abraham Lincoln undertook sincetaking office. It was a sixteen-day sojourn, taken as the Civil War was winding down to a close.Lincoln's Greatest Journey meticulously reconstructs the trip day-by-day, and further explores itsramifications upon the President, and by extension, the nation. Chapter notes, a bibliography, andan index round out this fascinating historical and character study, highly recommended for publicand college library collections.
The Ides of War
Stephen Howard Browne
University of South Carolina Press
718 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29208
9781611176599 $44.99 www.sc.edu/uscpress
The Ides of War: George Washington and the Newburgh Crisis challenges the assumption thatthe United States of America has never confronted the possibility of a coup d'etat. In 1783,shortly after America's birth as an independent nation, an existential crisis nearly overwhelmedAmerica's destiny. The man who averted disaster was none other than Founding Father GeorgeWashington, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army, who delivered a crucial address to a roomfulof restive and severely disaffected officers. The Ides of War closely examines the NewburghCrisis, also known as the Newburgh Conspiracy, that almost escalated into a military coup at theend of the Revolutionary War. Stephen Howard Browne (professor of rhetorical studies,Pennsylvania State University) has assembled an expertly researched, meticulously detailedanalysis, enhanced with notes and a bibliography. Highly recommended, especially for public andcollege library American History collections.
Soap Suds Row
Jennifer J. Lawrence
High Plains Press
P.O. Box 123, Glendo, WY 82213
www.highplainspress.com
9781937147105 $18.95 amazon.com
Soap Suds Row: The Bold Lives of Army Laundresses, 1802-1876 tells the story of militarylaundresses who aided the U.S. Army in the 1800's, including during the Civil War era. Somewere the wives of soldiers; others were heroines, spies, cross-dressers, teachers, prostitutes, orwomen who had been held captive by Indians. Some managed to care for small children even asthey worked for and lived with the Army. Soap Suds Row is filled with fascinating true stories ofthe bravest and most unorthodox among these women. A registry of known laundresses, abibliography, and an index round out this welcome addition to public and college libraryAmerican History shelves.
The Civil War Shelf
William Miller
Savas Beatie
PO Box 4527, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
www.savasbeatie.com
9781611213089 $29.95 hc / $9.99 Kindle amazon.com
Award-winning nonfiction writer William Miller presents Decision at Tom's Brook: George Custer, Thomas Rosser, and the Joy of the Fight, a close study of The Battle of Tom's Brook, during the American Civil War. The focus is on two opposing military leaders, who had once been friends during their teenage years at West Point. George A. Custer's allegiance lay with the Union, while Thomas L. Rosser was loyal to the Confederacy. In the fall of 1864, General Phil Sheridan vowed to turn the breadbasket Shenandoah Valley into "a desert", and set Custer to the task. Rosser was ordered to stop Custer, and harassed the Federals for three days until October 9, when each ambitious leader sought to seize an advantage over the other in the open fields above Tom's Brook. Their clash would reveal the capabilities of Custer's cavalry, and directly affect the overall campaign in Shenandoah Valley. Enhanced with black-and-white photographs on almost every page, Decision at Tom's Brook draws upon research into primary source documents, yet distills its scholarship into accessible, reader-friendly prose. Highly recommended, especially for public and college library Civil War shelves.
The Social Issues Shelf
James Braxton Peterson, author
John Jennings and Stacey Robinson, illustrators
For Beginners LLC
155 Main Street, Suite 211, Danbury, CT 06810
www.forbeginnersbooks.com
9781939994318 $15.95 pbk / $15.95 Kindle amazon.com
Written to be accessible to readers of all backgrounds, and featuring striking black-and-whiteillustrations on almost every two-page spread, Prison Industrial Complex For Beginners candidlyexplains inherent problems and injustices in America's law enforcement and prison systems.Young, male people of color, especially young black men, are particularly likely to be targetedwith harsher sentences for the same crime. Chapters address how mandatory minimumsentencing and the failed War(s) on Drugs caused prison rates to skyrocket due to increasedincarceration of nonviolent, low-level offenders; how private prisons directly profit, both bybeing paid to hold inmates and by having the inmates work for less than minimum wage; howthis profit motive fosters judicial corruption, such as in the notorious "Kids for Cash" scandal;how the current prison emphasis on punishment rather than rehabilitation increases recidivismrates; and much more. Notes, suggestions for further reading, and a possible syllabus for a "BlackPrison Narratives" college course round out this sober and thought-provoking account. PrisonIndustrial Complex For Beginners is highly recommended, and a worthy addition to the "ForBeginners" series of illustrated nonfiction books addressing complex topics for everydayreaders.
The Money/Finance Shelf
Ilona Bray, J.D.
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
9781413322989 $29.99 www.nolo.com
Now in an updated fifth edition that covers the latest legal and tax restrictions in the UnitedStates, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work is an accessible,plain-terms guide compiled from the experience of over 50 fundraisers, foundation staffers,journalists, and other professionals. Chapters address how to appropriately thank donors (andhelp them satisfy the IRS), how to attract legacy or inheritance gifts, tax rules for businessactivities designed to raise funds, research grant prospects, designing a website to draw indonors, outreach via both traditional and social media, and much more. "Test your nonprofit'sdonor-response experience. It's hard to know, from where you sit, what it's actually like to makean online donation to your organization. You might ask a friend or relative to do so (a few bucksis enough), then to tell you (honestly) how well your organization followed up. Did the'thank-yous' come as promptly as expected?" An index and a wealth of sample documents andworksheets round out this "must-have" for every American nonprofit organization. It should benoted that no book, including Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits, can substitute for the counselof a trained attorney. However, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits can help the reader identifyproblematic situations where the hiring services of a trained attorney is a wise idea! Highlyrecommended.
The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
John Foxe
Edited by Paul L. Maier and R. C. Linnenkugel
Kregel Publications
2450 Oak Industrial Drive, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
www.kregel.com
9780825443299 $29.99 amazon.com
Foxe's Book of Martyrs was a scholarly text written in 1570 by British historian John Foxe(1516/17 - 1587), chronicling the stories of all known Christian martyrs from the persecutions ofthe early church up to oppression targeted against Protestants in the sixteenth century. Foxe'soriginal text was massive in scope, literally thousands of pages long; this abridged, one-volumeversion, carefully edited by Paul L. Maier (professor emeritus of ancient history, westernMichigan University) and R. C. Linnenkugel (a former student of Dr. Maier) takes care toinclude every martyr mentioned in the original version. An index and an assortment of classicalportraits and paintings in full color enrich this accessible condensation of a classic work ofscholarship. Maier's abridgement is especially recommended for its accessibility; archaic termsand phrases have been rewritten in plain terms for modern-day readers, and commentary has beenadded to help place historical figures in context. Foxe's Book of Martyrs is highly recommendedfor public, college, and church library collections.
The Political Science Shelf
Preston M. Browning Jr.
Wipf and Stock Publishers
199 West 8th Avenue, Suite 3, Eugene, OR 97401-2960
http://wipfandstock.com
9781498209960, $64.00, HC, 338pp, www.amazon.com
In "Struggling for the Soul of Our Country", author Preston Browning (a member of the EnglishDepartment at the University of Illinois at Chicago for thirty years, as well as a Fulbright lecturerin Yugoslavia) focuses on a series of fundamental issues with respect to the issue of: what does itmean to struggle for the soul of a country and how does the life of citizenship influence ourcommon future? While discussing major cultural and political issues, Professor Browningaddresses the deeper questions haunting many of our citizens and reflects upon the spiritualdimension of the crises America faces today. With essays such as "American Global Hegemonyvs. the Quest for a New Humanity," "Why I Am a Christian Socialist," and "American Dystopia"Professor Browning examine aspects of American political and cultural life in an effort to shedlight on the pathologies that are undermining the health of the country's soul. "Struggling for theSoul of Our Country" invites the reader to examine the development of America as a militaristicempire, initiating multiple wars abroad, including a disastrous war in Iraq, and fostering at homea culture of violence that led to the assassination of an American president, John F. Kennedy, byagents of the US government. Impressively well reasoned, written, organized and presented,"Struggling for the Soul of Our Country" is very highly recommended as a core addition tocommunity and academic library Contemporary American Political Science collections andsupplemental studies lists. For students and non-specialist general readers it should be noted that"Struggling for the Soul of Our Country" is also available in a paperback edition(9781498209946, $39.00) and in a Kindle format ($9.99).
The Wisconsin Shelf
Patricia Skalka
University of Wisconsin Press
1930 Monroe Street, Third Floor, Madison, WI 53711-2059
9780299309206 $24.95 www.uwpress.wisc.edu
Death in Cold Water is the third novel in the Dave Cubiak Door County Mystery series, set inbeautiful Wisconsin. Set in the fall season, when tourists arrive and football games captivate thepublic's attention, Death in Cold Water opens with the disturbing disappearance of elderlyphilanthropist and dedicated Green Bay Packers fan Gerald Sneider. Then human bones wash upon Lake Michigan shore. Death in Cold Water becomes increasingly chilling as Dave Cubiakprobes deeper into the motives of people who might commit murder - could it have beenSneider's greedy son? Or the unknown sender of threats to the National Football League? Asuspenseful mystery, keenly crafted with a knack for keeping the reader guessing to the end,Death in Cold Water is highly recommended for connoisseurs of the genre.
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