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Soar! Follow Your Dreams
June Cotner
Andrews & McMeel
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
9781449449728 $12.99 www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Soar! Follow Your Dreams is a pocket-sized hardcover brimming with enlightening and
inspirational anecdotes from writers, celebrities, and successful public figures. Each passage is
brief, yet all of them have a common theme of bravely and joyfully making the most of one's life.
Soar! can be experienced in short bursts or all at once, and makes an excellent giftbook. "Twenty
years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you
did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your
sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Sand, Smoke, Current
Robert Vander Lugt
Wiseblood Books
PO Box 11612, Milwaukee, WI 53211-0612
9780615893259 $12.00 www.wisebloodbooks.com
Award-winning author Robert Vander Lugt presents Sand Smoke, Current, an anthology of short
stories set in the Midwest, a land known for its long winters punctuated by brief, vibrant bursts of
spring, summer, and autumn. Populated with ordinary, salt-of-the-earth people who grapple with
both common, practical problems and the far-reaching big questions, Sand, Smoke, Current has a
lyrical, muse-like quality to its everyday for the everyman narratives. Highly recommended.
The Business Shelf
Deduct It!: Lower Your Small Business Taxes, tenth edition
Stephen Fishman, J.D.
Nolo Press
950 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
www.nolo.com
9781413319217, $34.99, www.amazon.com
Every small business enterprise must deal with the issue of local, state, and federal taxes. Now in
a newly revised and completely updated tenth edition, "Deduct It!: Lower Your Small Business
Taxes" by tax expert Stephen Fishman is a superbly well organized and presented, 544 page,
'user friendly' instruction manual covering every aspect of small business taxation including
deductions for start-up and operating expenses; travel, meals and entertainment; home offices
(including new IRS rules); health care; equipment and inventory, and so much more. Offering a
wealth of information, tips, strategies, legal forms, and FAQs, "Deduct It!: Lower Your Small
Business Taxes" should be considered essential reading and an invaluable reference for all small
business owners and entrepreneurs! Very highly recommended for community library Business &
Finance reference collections, it should be noted that "Deduct It!: Lower Your Small Business
Taxes" is also available in a Kindle edition ($19.24).
Tilt
Niraj Dawar
Harvard Business School Press
60 Harvard Way, Boston, MA 02163
http://hbr.org/books
9781422187173, $28.00, www.amazon.com
"Tilt: Shifting Your Strategy from Products to Customers" by Niraj Dawar (Professor of
Marketing, Ivey Business School, Canada & Hong Kong) is a 240 page compendium of practical
information designed to enable business managers to profit in today's volatile and highly
competitive market place whether it is local, regional, national, or international. Of special
relevance is are the chapters devoted to 'Busting Myths in the Marketplace Wars'; 'Understanding
Why Downstream Competitive Advantage is Sustainable'; and 'Tilting Your Strategy and
Organization'. Informed and informative, practical and 'real world' oriented, enhanced with
extensive Notes and a comprehensive Index, "Tilt: Shifting Your Strategy from Products to
Customers" is a highly recommended addition to corporate, community, and academic library
Business Management reference collections and should be considered mandatory reading for
anyone with a managerial responsibility for customer relations and policy planning.
The Music Shelf
Black Metal
Dayal Patterson
Feral House
PO Box 39910, Los Angeles, CA 90039
www.feralhouse.com
9781936239757, $27.95, www.amazon.com
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos,
shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw
(lo-fi) recording and unconventional song structures. During the 1980s, several thrash metal and
death metal bands formed a prototype for black metal. This so-called "first wave" included bands
such as Venom, Bathory, Hellhammer and Celtic Frost. A "second wave" arose in the early
1990s, spearheaded by Norwegian bands such as Mayhem, Burzum, Darkthrone, Immortal and
Emperor. The early Norwegian black metal scene developed the style of their forebears into a
distinct genre. Norwegian-inspired black metal scenes emerged throughout Europe and North
America, although some other scenes developed their own styles with no connection to the
Norwegian one. Initially a synonym for "Satanic metal", black metal is often met with hostility
from mainstream culture. Many artists express extreme anti-Christian and misanthropic views,
and several of the genre's "second wave" pioneers have been convicted for church burnings and
murder. There is also a small neo-Nazi movement within black metal, although most fans and
prominent artists shun Nazism and oppose its influence on black metal. "Black Metal: Evolution
of the Cult" by Dayal Patterson is a 600 page compendium that provides an impressively detailed
and exhaustive history of this movement in pop culture music by drawing upon an impressive
number of interviews with the bands and performers most associated with it. Profusely illustrated
throughout, "Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult" is very strongly recommended as an important
and seminal contribution to personal, community, academic library 20th Century Music History
reference collections in general, and Heavy Metal/Black Metal Studies supplemental reading lists
in particular. It should be noted that "Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult" is also available in a
Kindle edition ($15.49).
The Cookbook Shelf
The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook
Terry Golson
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
215 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
www.hmhpub.com
9781118627952, $19.99, www.amazon.com
A combination poultry guide and recipe collection, "The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook" is a
beautifully illustrated, 192 page compendium providing the reader with expert advice and
commentary on selecting, feeding, and caring for egg-laying hens. The one hundred egg recipes
range from breakfast dishes of scrambled eggs and omelets, to elegant dishes for dining that
includes quiches, puddings, pies, tarts, savory and sweet souffles. Of special note is the section
devoted to making homemade mayonnaise and sauces. "The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook"
is superbly organized and presented, making it an ideal and highly recommended addition to
personal, family, and community library collections. It should be noted that "The Farmstead Egg
Guide & Cookbook" is also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).
Get Cooking!
Rachel Harkham & Doni Zasloff Thomas
Behrman House Inc.
11 Edison Place, Springfield, NJ 07081
www.behrmanhouse.com
9780874419481, $19.95, www.amazon.com
Spiral bound with a hard cover, "Get Cooking: A Jewish American Family Cookbook" is the
collaborative effort of Rachel Harkham and Doni Zasloff Thomas who showcase more than 80
wonderful recipes for dishes that would grace any dining occasion from simple family meals to
fine dining occasions. These culinary creations range from a Fig-Apple Salad with honey
Vinaigrette; to Jelly Donut Miracle Muffincakes; to Caramel French Toast; to the The Jewish
Deli Burger. Both simple and elegant, as well as beautifully illustrated throughout, "Get
Cooking: A Jewish American Family Cookbook" is enhanced with the inclusion of a CD and a
very highly recommended addition to family cookbook collections.
New Orleans' Best Ethnic Restaurants
Ann Benoit
Pelican Publishing Company
1000 Burmaster Street, Gretna, LA 70053-2246
www.pelicanpub.com
9781455618316, $35.00, www.amazon.com
New Orleans is as famous for its diversified cuisine as it is for its jazz and blues music.
Compiled with commentary by photographer and culinary enthusiast Ann Benoit, "New Orleans'
Best Ethnic Restaurants" is a celebration of dishes drawn from some of the finest restaurants
New Orleans has to offer. A cornucopia of ethnic recipes ranging from Grilled Lamb Chiops
(Tatoush); Loaded Brazilian Burger (Barzailian Market & Cafe); Twice-Cooked Steaming Fajitas
(George's Mexican Restaurant); and Western Special Sesame Chicken (Five Happiness); to Tuna
Tataki (Megumi Japanese Cuisine); Pho Doc Biet Combination Five Beef Soup (Pho Tau Bay
Vietnamese Cuisine); Filet of Beef La Provence (La Provence); and Sicilian Pistachio Gelatto
(Angelo Borchato's Gelateria). Beautifully illustrated throughout with Ann Benoits full color
photography, this 224 page compendium offers a rainbow of ethnic culinary creations that will
grace any dining occasion and is enthusiastically recommended for personal, professional,
family, and community library cookbook collections.
Sally's Baking Addiction
Sally McKenney
Race Point Publishing
c/o Book Sales, Inc.
276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 206, NY, NY 10001
Dalyn Miller Public Relations (publicity)
9781937994341, $25.00, www.amazon.com
Compiled with commentary and gorgeously illustrated throughout in full color by food blogger
and culinary expert Sally McKenney, "Sally's Baking Addiction: Irresistible Cupcakes, Cookies,
and Desserts for Your Sweet Tooth Fix" is a 176 page compendium of some of the best 'kitchen
cook friendly' recipes for palate pleasing and appetite satisfying dishes that would grace any the
desert portion of any dining occasion from a pleasant family meal to an elegant dining event. The
recipes range from a Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Bread; to Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies; to a
Sweet Peach Pie; to Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzels; to Blueberry Almond Oat Squares.
Enthusiastically recommended for personal, family, professional, and community library
cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Sally's Baking Addiction: Irresistible Cupcakes,
Cookies, and Desserts for Your Sweet Tooth Fix" is also available in a Kindle edition
($14.75).
Away From The Kitchen
Dawn Blume Hawkes
She Writes Press
1563 Solano Avenue, #546, Berkeley, CA 94707
The Lisa Ekus Group (publicity)
9781938314360, $28.95, www.amazon.com
Compiled by Dawn Blume Hawkes, "Away from the Kitchen" is a 304 page compendium of
personal stories, menus, recipes, and insider tips from a roster of twelve professional chefs from
around the country. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full color photography, the recipes
range from Steel-Cut Oatmeal Souffle with Ginger-Infused Maple Syrup; Kumquat-Ginger
Marmalade; Turkish Pistachio Katmer with Clotted Cream and Rose Petal Jam; Grilled
Sottocenere Sandwich with Soft Scrambled Eggs; and Roasted Lamb with Caramelized Fennel,
Fennel Confit, and Favas; to Brochettes of Scallops with Cranberries, Bay Leaf, and Orange,
with Cranberry-Safferon Aioli; Molded Sushi with Unagi and Spicy Crab; Wild Striped Bass
Plaki with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetable Broth; and White Chocolate-Almond Cocoa. A unique and
highly prized addition to personal and community library cookbook collections, it should be
noted that "Away from the Kitchen" is also available in a Kindle edition ($7.96).
The Book Of Icing, Frosting & Fondant Skills
Shelly Baker
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
www.barronseduc.com
9781438003443, $24.99, www.amazon.com
For those not familiar with the term, Fondant is one of several kinds of edible icing-like
substances used to decorate or sculpt pastries. The word, in French, means "melting", coming
from the same root as "foundry" in English. "The Book Of Icing, Frosting & Fondant Skills" by
professional cake designer Shelly Baker is a profusely illustrated, 288 page culinary instruction
manual that showcases a variety of cake recipes along with how to pre4p and decorate them.
"The Book Of Icing, Frosting & Fondant Skills" covers spectrum of frosting techniques, along
with instructions for creating details such as cake toppers and gumpaste flowers. "The Book Of
Icing, Frosting & Fondant Skills" provides more than fifty easy create projects ranging from
multi-tiered cakes, to elegant cupcakes, to cake pops, and a great deal more! Of special note is
the advisory commentary on essential cake decoration tools, materials, and troubleshooting tips.
"The Book Of Icing, Frosting & Fondant Skills" will prove to be an enduringly popular addition
to personal, professional, and community library specialty cookbook collections.
The Paleo Foodie Cookbook
Arsy Vartanian & Amy Kubal
Page Street Publishing
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
Trina Kay Organization (publicity)
9781624140482, $28.00, www.amazon.com
"The Paleo Foodie Cookbook: 120 Food Lover's Recipes for Healthy, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free
and Delicious Meals" is a 240 page compendium showcasing an impressive roster of superbly
presented dishes that would grace any dining occasion from simple family meals to elegant
celebratory events. The dishes range from Creamy Bacon-Wrapped Dates; Sweet Potato Salmon
Cakes; Sun Dried Tomato and Fennel Braised Short Ribs; Balsamic Rosemary Roasted Chicken
and Yams; and Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto; to Spicy Watermelon and Mint Salad;
Garlic Soup with Broccoli Rabe and Poached Eggs; Pepper and Carrot Puree; Shredded Brussels
Sprouts with Pancetta; and Curried Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup. Of special interest are
the recipes for Homemade Coconut Milk and Homemade Ketchup. Each recipe also features a
'Chef's Tip' that novice kitchen cooks will find invaluable. Thoroughly 'user friendly' throughout,
"The Paleo Foodie Cookbook: 120 Food Lover's Recipes for Healthy, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free
and Delicious Meals" is a highly recommended addition to personal, family, and community
library cookbook collections!
Grilled To Perfection
Andy Husbands, et al.
Page Street Publishing
27 Congress Street, Suite 103, Salem, MA 01970
www.pagestreetpublishing.com
Trina Kay Organization (publicity)
9781624140426, $21.99, www.amazon.com
The collaborative work of barbecue experts Andy Husbands and Chris Hart, as well as food and
travel writer Andrea Pyenson, "Grill to Perfection: Two Champion Pit Masters' Recipes and
Techniques for Unforgettable Backyard Grilling" is a beautifully illustrated, 192 page
compendium of great grilling recipes that is especially useful for the novice with its grilling
method instructions, commentary on grilling tools, and practical advice on building a two-zone
fire in a gas grill. Outstanding recipes range from Tamari-Glazed Steak with Sweet-and-Spicy
Rice; Curried Chicken Tenderloins with Coconut and Papaya Salad; Jerk Ribs with Guava Glaze
and Grilled Bananas; and Wood-Rosted Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Bruschetta and Pork Butter
Spread; Grill-Roasted Ginger clams with Sake and Scallions; and Grilled trout Stuffed with
Fresh Herb Salad. Any meal will prove especially palate pleasing and appetite satisfying with
Husband and Hart's Charred Spring Vegetables; Sweet Onion Corn Cakes; and Pumpkin Bread
in a Can with Chocolate Sea Salt Butter! Enthusiastically recommended for personal and
community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Grill to Perfection: Two
Champion Pit Masters' Recipes and Techniques for Unforgettable Backyard Grilling" is also
available in a Kindle edition ($8.89).
The Metaphysical Studies Shelf
The Governmental UFO Files
Kevin D. Randle
Visible Ink Press
4331 Joy Road, #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
KT Public Relations (publicity)
www.visibleinkpress.com
9781578594771, $19.95, www.amazon.com
An unidentified flying object, or UFO, in its most general definition, is any apparent anomaly in
the sky that is not identifiable as a known object or phenomenon. Such anomalies may later be
identified, but depending on the evidence or lack of evidence, such an identification may not be
possible generally leaving the anomaly unexplained. While stories of unexplained apparitions
have been told since antiquity, the term "UFO" (or "UFOB") was officially created in 1953 by the
United States Air Force (USAF) to serve as a catch-all for all such reports. It was stated that a
"UFOB" was "any airborne object which by performance, aerodynamic characteristics, or
unusual features, does not conform to any presently known aircraft or missile type, or which
cannot be positively identified as a familiar object." As originally defined, the term was restricted
to those fraction of cases which remained unidentified after investigation, with USAF interest
being for potential national security reasons and/or "technical aspects." During the late 1940s and
through the 1950s, UFOs were often referred to popularly as "flying saucers" or "flying discs".
The term UFO became more widespread during the 1950s, at first in technical literature, but later
in popular use. UFOs garnered considerable interest during the Cold War, an era associated with
a heightened concern for national security. "The Government UFO Files: The Conspiracy of
Cover-Up" by Kevin D. Randle is a 368 page compendium that provides interested readers with a
detailed and documented and analytical history of the UFO drawn from numerous governmental
and military sources including the FBI, CIA, FAA, NASA, and the U.S. Army. A seminal work
of extraordinary value, "The Government UFO Files: The Conspiracy of Cover-Up" is a very
highly recommended addition for personal, community, and academic library UFO Studies
reference collections and supplemental studies reading lists.
The Biography Shelf
Olivier
Philip Ziegler
Quercus Publishing
31 West 57th Street, 6th floor, NY, NY 10019-3400
c/o Random House Trade Group (dist.)
1745 Broadway, 17th floor, New York, NY 10019
www.randomhouse.com
9781623650421, $35.00, www.amazon.com
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM (22 May 1907 - 11 July 1989) was an English actor,
director, and producer. Olivier is generally considered to have been one of the greatest actors of
the 20th century. "Olivier" by Philip Ziegler is a 352 page biography showcasing the life and
achievements of a complex, magnetic, dedicated, competitive, talented, brilliant, yet flawed man.
Informed, informative, exceptionally well written, "Olivier" is very highly recommended reading
for his legions of fans and would make an enduringly popular addition to community library 20th
Century Biography collections.
Mrs. Earp
Sherry Monahan
Two Dot
c/o The Globe Pequot Press
246 Goose Lane, Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
9780762788354 $16.95 www.globepequot.com
Western Writers of America president Sherry Monahan presents Mrs. Earp: The Wives and
Lovers of the Earp Brothers, an examination of the lives and history of the women intimately
connected to the famous Earp Brothers, who are well-known for their historic adventures in the
American West. Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan remain household names to this day; the
lesser-known James and Warren, as well as their half-brother Newton are occasionally discussed
in the context of American history. Now, the biographies of the women who loved and/or
married these men are collected into a single volume. A handful of black-and-white photographs,
endnotes, and an index round out this superb addition to histories and biographies about the Old
West.
The American History Shelf
Merchants of Independence
William Patrick O'Brien
Truman State University Press
100 East Normal Street
Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
9781612480909 $34.95 pbk.
9781612480916 $27.99 ebook http://tsup.truman.edu
Merchants of Independence: International Trade on the Santa Fe Trail 1827-1860 is a close
scrutiny of the role that the frontier town of Independence, Missouri played in international
commerce between America and Mexico, as part of the Santa Fe Trail. As a nexus of commerce,
Independence was unusually diverse; home to Native Americans, Anglos, Latinos, Jews, Irish,
slaves, and free blacks. Economics and logistics prompted people from dramatically different
cultures to cooperate and learn from one another. An extraordinary, well-researched glimpse into
a key trade hub in the years leading up to the Civil War, Merchants of Independence is a
welcome addition to American and Missouri state history collections.
The World History Shelf
Sir Thomas Herbert: Travels in Africa, Persia, and Asia the Great
John Butler, editor
ACMRS
Arizona State University
PO Box 874402, Tempe, AZ 85287-4402
http://acmrs.org/publications
9780866984751, $120.00, www.amazon.com
Expertly edited by academician and biographer John Butler, "Sir Thomas Herbert: Travels in
Africa, Persia, and Asia the Great" was first published in 1677 and describes Herbert's travels
from 1627 to 1630 as a member of Sir Dodmore Cotton's embassy to Shah Abbas I, to India,
Persia, parts of African, and the Middle East. Complete and unabridged, this new edition is
significantly enhanced with the inclusion of copious footnotes, an extensive bibliography, and an
appendix. "Sir Thomas Herbert: Travels in Africa, Persia, and Asia the Great" is an important
and strongly recommended addition to academic library 17th Century British History
collections.
The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Dog Food Logic
Linda P. Case, M.S.
Dogwise Publishing
403 South Mission Street, Wenatchee WA 98801
www.dogwisepublishing.com
9781617811388, $19.95, www.amazon.com
It is incumbent upon all dog owners to provide their canine companions with balanced and
nutritious dog food. Because most dog owners acquire their dog food from supermarket shelves,
they are confronted with a wide variety of brands and types. "Dog Food Logic: Making Smart
Decisions for Your Dog in an Age of Too Many Choices" by Linda P. Case is a 248 page
compendium that will provide dog owners with a complete understanding of what dog food
marketers do to influence dog owners, how to read dog food ingredients and label information,
and most of all, how to determine what your particular canine companion would require in his or
her food dish! Informed, informative, and thoroughly 'user friendly' throughout, "Dog Food
Logic: Making Smart Decisions for Your Dog in an Age of Too Many Choices" is highly
recommended for personal and community library Pets/Wildlife reference collections.
The Woodworking Shelf
Art of Chainsaw Carving, second edition
Jessie Groeschen
Fox Chapel Publishing Company
1970 Broad Street N.
East Petersburg, PA 17520
9781565238404 $24.99 www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
Now in an updated second edition, Art of Chainsaw Carving: Insights and Inspiration from Top
Carvers Around the World gathers brief biographical portraits and lavish photographic galleries
of eye-opening, chainsaw-sculpted woodworks. Breathtakingly vibrant renditions of people,
animals, even scenes of high action fill this captivating showcase from cover to cover. A little
background information about chainsaw woodcarving, step-by-step instructions for chainsaw
power carving a chair, and more enrich Art of Chainsaw Carving, but it's primarily a showcase
artbook, not a history or how-to manual. Highly recommended.
Complete Starter Guide To Whittling
Woodcarving Illustrated
Fox Chapel Publishing Company
1970 Broad Street N., East Petersburg, PA 17520
www.FoxChapelPublishing.com
9781565238428, $12.99, www.amazon.com
All you need to whittle is a knife, a piece of wood, and a bit of leisure time. Drawn from the
pages of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine by its editorial board, "Complete Starter Guide to
Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend" showcases a series of easy-to-make
whittling projects. Each of the twenty-four projects comes with 'user friendly' instructions
enhanced with 'how-to' photos and ready-to-carve patterns. The projects themselves range from
hand-made toys, to useful gifts for any and all occasions, to fun displays. Of special note are
whittling techniques for twigs and branches; the four basic knife cuts for whittling; what to look
for when selecting a knife for whittling; and how to safely sharpen a whittling knife. Informed
informative, and a whole lot of fun, the "Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects
You Can Make in a Weekend" is enthusiastically recommended!
The Art Shelf
Decades: An Expanded Context for Western American Art, 1900-1940
Contributions by Charles C. Eldredge, Betsy Fahlman, Randall R. Griffey and Ron Tyler
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069
9780914738893 $10.95 www.oupress.com
The ninth volume of the Western Passages series exploring western American art throughout
history, Decades: An Expanded Context for Western American Art, 1900-1940 presents four
detailed essays from expert art historians, alongside black-and-white and color reproductions of
notable American artworks. In the 1900-1940 era covered by this volume, the Civil War was
generations past, and American West had been fully settled. The idea that the Western frontier
was passing into legend affected artists strongly, as did the rise of industrialization, automobile
tourism, economic depression, and the violence of worldwide war. Like previous volumes,
Decades 1900-1940 is a balance of scholarly research, accessible, reader-friendly language, and
striking, emblematic artworks, highly recommended especially for public and college library art
history collections.
Collect Raindrops: The Seasons Gathered
Nikki McClure
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
115 West 18th Street, 6th floor
New York, NY 10011
9781419711671 $24.95 www.abramsbooks.com
Collect Raindrops: The Seasons Gathered is a reissue of artist Nikki McClure's 2007 monograph
of her paper cut artworks, featuring sixty-four brand new artworks. Categorized by season, the
stark, bold images portray plants, animals, and people amid the splendor of nature's innate cycles,
each portrait embodying the concept of its title. (For example, the "Collect Raindrops" picture
shows two girls in swimwear approaching a showering summer sprinkler.) No text commentary
intersperses the monograph; McClure's artwork speaks for itself, in this vivid, extraordinary, and
highly recommended addition to personal and public library art shelves.
Contemporary Artists of the Southwest
E. Ashley Rooney & Julie Sasse
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310
www.schifferbooks.com
978074345432, $45.00, www.amazon.com
Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with superbly produced color images,
"Contemporary Artists of the Southwest" is an impressive, 240 page compendium compiled with
expert commentary by E. Ashley Rooney with the assistance of Julie Sasse. Informed and
informative, "Contemporary Artists of the Southwest" showcases artists and their work according
to their geographic location in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Of special note is a
five page listing of where the individual artists are located, an extensive list of Resources, and a
comprehensive Index. Excellent production values and expert captioning of every reproduced
painting, "Contemporary Artists of the Southwest" is especially recommended for personal,
community, and academic library American Art History reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.
From Realism to Abstraction
Adrianna A. Davies
University of Calgary Press
2500 University Drive, N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
www.uofcpress.com
9781552387092, $51.95, www.amazon.com
The late John Benjamin Taylor (1917-1970), known as Jack to his family and friends, was a
significant and influential member of the Banif and western Canada community of artists. "From
Realism to Abstraction: The Art of J. B. Taylor" by Adrianna A. Davies is a 150 page
compendium of beautifully reproduced artwork and informative commentary that showcases the
life and artistic accomplishments of one of Canada's gifted artists. Enhanced with the inclusion of
a select bibliography, a chronology, and a roster of his exhibitions, as well as extensive notes and
a comprehensive index, "From Realism to Abstraction: The Art of J. B. Taylor" will prove a
welcome and enduringly popular addition to personal and academic library 20th Century
Canadian Artists reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Gaming Shelf
Power Hold'em Strategy
Daniel Negreanu
Cardoza Publishing
5473 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119
www.cardozapub.com
9781580422048, $34.95, www.amazon.com
Just as Cardoza Publishing is widely known as the premier publisher of poker instruction books,
Daniel Negreanu is widely recognized as one of the best professional poker players at tournament
and cash game tables today. Negreanu is a true poker world 'superstar' who has won multiple
World Series of Poker tournament bracelets and has amassed more than twelve million dollars in
career tournament winnings. "Power Hold'em Strategy" is a 504 page compendium in which
Negreanu draws upon his many years of experience and expertise to present a complete course of
instruction covering all aspects of no-limit hold'em. An essential read for novice players wanting
to succeed in tournament competitions, "Power Hold'em Strategy" will also prove to be an
invaluable reference for even the more experienced no limit hold'em player. Superbly organized
and presented, thoroughly accessible and exceptionally well written, "Power Hold'em Strategy" is
a critically important addition to personal reading lists and community library Gaming reference
collections. Simply stated, if you only have time for one 'how to' book on No Limit Hold'em, then
make it Daniel Negreanu's "Power Hold'em Strategy".
The Christian Studies Shelf
The CEB Study Bible
Joel B. Green, General Editor
Common English Bible
c/o A Larry Ross Communications
9781609260286, $54.95, www.amazon.com
The Common English Bible (CEB) is an English translation of the Bible, including the
deuterocanonical books or apocrypha included in Catholic Church and Orthodox Church canons.
The English used is intended to be at "a comfortable level for over half of all English readers,"
hence the name "Common English". The translation was begun in late 2008 and was finished in
2011. "The CEB Study Bible" is a 2240 page study guide that provides students of the Bible with
the Common English bible translation is a single-column format; features more than 1000 pages
of detailed book introductions, outlines, notes, and commentaries from biblical academicians; is
enhanced with full-color illustrations, in addition to photographs, maps, and charts; provides
hundreds of thousands of cross references, and a concordance; is enriched with more than 300
indexed sidebar and general articles on specific biblical topics; is graced with twenty-one
full-color maps designed by National Geographic; and is fully indexed. An impressive work of
enduring value, "The CEB Study Bible" is especially recommended for personal, seminary,
church, academic, and community library Christian Studies and Biblical Studies reference
collections and supplemental study lists.
Against The Tide
John L. Allen, Jr.
Liguori Publications
One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO 63057-9999
www.liguori.org
9780764825163, $5.99, www.amazon.com
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the 266th and current Pope of
the Catholic Church, in which capacity he is Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of the
Vatican City State. One year ago, when Pope Francis was elected Pope, he inherited a church in
the throws of international and far reaching scandals ranging from the priestly abuse of children,
to financial corruption, to the role of nuns with respect to dealing with family planning issues; to
the decreasing numbers of young men studying for the priesthood, to ecclesiastical clashes within
the church hierarchy, and a great deal more. Within this past year Pope Francis has provided a
beacon of inspiration and renewed confidence in the papacy that hasn't been seen in centuries.
"Against the Tide: The Radical Leadership of Pope Francis" is a 64 page pamphlet by John L.
Allen, Jr. that provides a succinct and informative summary of how Pope Francis has approached
his responsibilities and the changes of attitude he has engendered with his positions, his
preaching, his outreach, and his symbolic gestures. Simply stated, "Against the Tide: The Radical
Leadership of Pope Francis" is highly recommended reading for all Catholics and will prove of
immense interest to non-Catholics whom Pope Francis has impressed.
The Judaic Studies Shelf
We Called Him Rabbi Abraham
Edited with introductions by Gary Phillip Zola
Southern Illinois University Press
1915 University Press Drive
SIUC Mail Code 6806
Carbondale, IL 62901
9780809332922 $49.50 www.siupress.com
We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, A Documentary History is a
repository of little-known primary source documents about the connections and interactions that
President Abraham Lincoln and America's Jewish population. From his response to the Jewish
chaplain controversy (not to mention a political movement that sought to declare the U.S. a
Christian nation by amending the Constitution), to Lincoln's revocation of General Ulysses S.
Grant's infamous order to expel all Jewish citizens (men, women, and children) from the Military
Department of the Mississippi, to how Lincoln was memorialized among Jews and respected as a
moral compass, and much more. Hebrew Union College professor Gary Phillip Zola provides
enlightening context to each document, making We Called Him Rabbi Abraham thoroughly
accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Highly recommended, especially for public and college
library collections.
Judaism Examined
Moshe Sokol
Academic Studies Press
28 Monfern Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
www.academicstudiespress.com
9781618111654, $85.00, www.amazon.com
Judaism is the religion, philosophy and way of life of the Jewish people. Judaism is a
monotheistic religion, with its foundational text, the Torah, and supplemental oral tradition
represented by later texts such as the Mishnah and the Talmud. Judaism is considered by
religious Jews to be the expression of the covenant relationship God established with the
Children of Israel. Judaism includes a wide corpus of texts, practices, theological positions, and
forms of organization. "Judaism Examined: Essays in Jewish Philosophy and Ethics" is a 520
page compendium comprised of essays written by Rabbi Moshe Sokol (Dean of the Laner
College for Men in Kew Gardens Hills, Professor of Philosophy, and a member of the Touro
College Graduate Faculty of Jewish Studies) and organized into five major sections: Living a
Jewish Life; Autonomy, Freedom, and Tolerance; Topics in Applied Jewish Ethics and
Philosophy; Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik; and Interpreting Jewish Texts. Enhanced with the
inclusion of a Citations Index and a General Index, "Judaism Examined: Essays in Jewish
Philosophy and Ethics" is a model of meticulous scholarship that is both thoughtful and
thought-provoking. Erudite and articulate, "Judaism Examined: Essays in Jewish Philosophy and
Ethics" is very highly recommended for personal and academic Judaic Studies reference
collections and supplemental reading lists.
The Gun Shelf
Arming For The Apocalypse
James Ballou
Paladin Press
7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301
www.paladin-press.com
9781610047616, $20.00, www.amazon.com
Every country, kingdom, and empire in recorded human history has ultimately foundered and
fallen, leaving its people in a condition of dire consequence, anarchy, and lawlessness as the
framework of their society and culture collapsed around them. Sooner or later, that same fate
awaits the United States and its citizenry. That's why every survivalist should have their own
copy of "Arming for the Apocalypse: Assembling Your Survival Arsenal.....While You Still
Can". Author and survival expert James Ballou lays out five basic questions that must be
addressed in selecting a weapon; how the enterprising survivalist can extract reliable service
from older and less expensive firearms; what gear and tools are required to service and repair
weapons at home; the types of ammunition to consider when easily accessible sources expire; the
role of multicaliber guns, backup guns, and alternative weapons in survival planning. Of special
note is the instructive commentary on practical modifications that can be made on guns to make
them workable in a post-apocalypse scenario. Profusely illustrated throughout with
black-and-white photography, informed and informative, and appropriate for experienced gun
owners and non-specialist general readers alike, "Arming for the Apocalypse: Assembling Your
Survival Arsenal.....While You Still Can" is critically important and highly recommended.
The Travel Shelf
Italy
Cristian Bonetto, et al.
Lonely Planet Publications
150 Linden Street, Oakland CA 94607
www.lonelyplanet.com
9781742207292, $27.99, www.amazon.com
For several decades now, Lonely Planet has been and continues to be a premier publisher of
travel guides. One of their latest is a country guide to Italy. This 960 page compendium is packed
from beginning to end with practical, useable, invaluable information for planning itineraries
from simple day trips to elaborate multi week excursions. A cornucopia of local information that
will easily enable the most novice traveler to uncover 'hidden travel gems', this outstanding
edition of "Italy" features a pull-out map of Rome, a Vatican Guide, up-to-date information on
Pompeii, and even a Chianti wine tour. Superbly presented and thoroughly 'user friendly', no one
should be without their very own copy of Italy when setting out to enjoy the sights, cuisine,
countryside, and annual events of Italy today! It should be noted that "Italy" is also available in a
Kindle edition ($15.39).
The Computer Shelf
Windows 8.1 for Dummies
Andy Rathbone
For Dummies
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.dummies.com
9781118821213, $24.9, www.amazon.com
Windows 8.1 is an update of the Windows 8 operating system. First unveiled and released as a
public beta in June 2013, it was released to manufacturing on August 27, 2013, and reached
general availability on October 17, 2013, almost a year after the retail release of its predecessor.
Windows 8.1 is available as a free update for existing Windows 8 and Windows RT users via
Windows Store, but unlike the service packs of previous versions of Windows, it is not
distributed through Windows Update, and users who obtained 8 outside of retail copies or
pre-loaded installations (i.e. volume licensing) must obtain 8.1 through new installation media
from their respective subscription or enterprise channel. According to Microsoft's software life
cycle policies, installation of Windows 8.1 is required to maintain access to Windows 8's
mainstream support after January 12, 2016. "Windows 8.1 For Dummies" by Windows operating
system expert Andy Rathbone is a 432 page instruction manual that will enable Windows 8.1
users to launch apps from the Start screen; send e-mail and link to social media accounts; create
music playlists, watch videos, and organize photos; troubleshoot commonly encountered
problems; customize the desktop, user accounts, hardware and gadget settings; and more. Also
available in a Kindle edition ($8.99), "Windows 8.1 For Dummies" is thoroughly 'user friendly'
from first page to last, and an invaluable reference guide for Windows 8.1 users.
The Book Of F#
Dave Fancher
No Starch Press
38 Ringold Street, San Francisco, CO 94103-4403
www.nostarch.com
9781593275525, $44.95, www.amazon.com
"The Book of F#: Breaking Free with Managed Functional Programming" by software developer
Dave Fancher is a 312 page instruction manual on utilizing F# to successfully create succinct,
reliable, and predictable computer code. Those new to F# will learn how to use currying, partial
application, and delegation; streamline type creation and safety with record types and
discriminated unions; the role of collection types and modules for handling data sets effectively;
the use of pattern matching to decompose complex types; make software more responsive; and a
great deal more. Informed, informative, and thoroughly 'user friendly' in both content and
presentation, "The Book of F#: Breaking Free with Managed Functional Programming" is very
highly recommended for personal, professional, academic, and community library Computer
Science instructional and reference collections. It should be noted that "The Book of F#:
Breaking Free with Managed Functional Programming" is also available in a Kindle edition
($28.76).
The Architecture Shelf
Building for 21st Century Science
Paul Nurse, Mike Crosbie, John Tooze
Artifice
c/o Lakewood Art & Architecture
406 Wyckoff Mills Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
9781908967312, $49.95, www.amazon.com
The collaborative work of Paul Nurse, Mike Crosbie, and John Tooze, "Building for 21st
Century Science: Mitchell J Giurgola Architects" is a profusely and beautifully illustrated, 192
page compendium showcasing six major architectural structures with informative commentary.
Of special note is the section 'Selected laboratory Renovations' presenting architectural design
projects at Barnard College, Columbia university, the Columbia University Medical Center, the
SUNY University at Buffalo, and Stony Brook University. Enhanced with the inclusion of a
project timeline, and descriptive information about the firm of Mitchell J. Giurgola Architects,
"Building for 21st Century Science" is especially recommended for professional and academic
library Architectural Studies reference collections and architecture student supplemental reading
lists.
The Education Shelf
A Work Of Heart
Janet Louise Conlin
Crystal Productions
1812 Johns Drive, Glenview, IL 60025-1581
CP7241, $31.95, www.crystalproductions.com
Created and compiled by Janet Louise Conlin, "A Work Of Heart: A Year Of 1st Grade Art
Lessons" is a spiral bound, 80 page compendium comprised of twenty-one art lessons specifically
designed to be integrated with a variety of elementary school curriculum standards for art
instruction. The simple text is enhanced with pictures, with each lessons presented with
step-by-step instructions. Enhanced with goals, lists of materials and supplies, discussion topics,
and assessment tips for classroom teachers, "A Work Of Heart: A Year Of 1st Grade Art
Lessons" is highly recommended as a curriculum supplement and would be ideal for use by home
schooling parents as well.
The Audiobook Shelf
The Thousand Names
Django Wexler
Recorded Books, LLC
270 Skip Jack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
C02663, $123.75, www.recordedbooks.com
The first volume of author Django Wexler's 'The Shadow Campaigns' trilogy, "The Thousand
Names" is a superbly produced, 22.25 hour, 18 disc, unabridged audio book production deftly
narrated by the multi-voiced talents of Richard Poe. The story follows Winter Ihernglass, a rank
and file soldier whose secret is that she is female in a man's world, and Captain Marcus d'Ivore,
commander of the Vordani empire's colonial garrison populated by men as a form of punishment
or demotion. With the arrival of a new commander, Colonel Janus bet Vhalnich, along with a
host of fresh-faced and inexperienced troops, the adventure begin. The battles are cliff-hanger
thrillers, the enemy one of religious fanaticism, the ancient powers of an ancient land prove to be
all too real. A superbly crafted story brought vividly to life in a true 'theatre of the mind'
experience that is the proven hallmark of Record Books productions, "The Thousand Names" is
very highly recommended and will leave listeners looking eagerly toward the next installment of
'The Shadow Campaigns' trilogy. It should be noted that "The Thousand Names" is also available
in an eAudio edition (Z06671, $109.00) and a Playaway edition (522548, $67.75).
London's Last True Scoundrel
Christina Brooke, author
Elizabeth Wiley, narrator
Tantor Media, Inc.
2 Business Park Road, Unit 2
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
9781494500511 $42.99 www.tantor.com
Book 1 in Christina Brooke's Westruthers series, London's Last True Scoundrel is the unabridged
audiobook of a steamy hot love affair. When the carefree, roguish, and death-defying Jonathon
Westruther, Earl of Davenport, crosses paths with a straight-as-an-arrow schoolteacher Miss
Hilary deVere, he can't stop thinking about her. His past may put her in danger, but she will take
almost any risk to escape living with her uncouth brothers. She believes that her desire to find a
proper, respectable husband immunizes her against Westruther's rakish charms... or does it? A
sensuous story of temptation and the drive to succeed despite the restraints of a stratifies society,
London's Last True Scoundrel is a savory treat for connoisseurs of erotic romance. 9 CDs, 11
hours.
Destroyer Angel
Nevada Barr, author
Barbara Rosenblat, narrator
Macmillan Audio
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 315
New York, NY 10010
9781427235480 $39.99 www.macmillanaudio.com
Destroyer Angel is the unabridged audiobook rendition of the latest novel in Nevada Barr's
award-winning mystery series starring U.S. Park Services ranger Anna Pigeon. When Anna goes
on an autumn camping trip in the Iron Range of upstate Minnesota with her friends and their
teenage daughters, the experience turns perilous when heavily armed thugs take the others
captive. On her own, Anna has only two days to achieve a rescue before her kidnapped friends
are executed or flown out of the country. Destroyer Angel keeps the listener on the edge of their
seat to the very end! 9 CDs, 11.5 hours.
The Needlecraft Shelf
Embroidery & Patchwork Revisited
Janice Vaine
Landauer Corporation
3100 NW 101st Street, Suite A
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
9781935726517 $27.95 www.landauercorp.com
Embroidery & Patchwork Revisited: An Illustrated Guide to Hand Stitching uses color
photographs and extensively detailed, step-by-step line diagrams to teach 19 basic stitches, which
can be applied to practice projects, patterns for blocks, stitch combinations, and embroidery
motifs. A user-friendly instructional guide designed expressly for needlecrafters of all skill and
experience levels, Embroidery & Patchwork Revisited is a wonderful repository of inspiration,
ideas drawn from classic quits and time-honored hand embroidery, and creative flair. Highly
recommended!
New Fangled Piecing: Faster & Easier
Cathy Busch
American Quilter's Society
PO Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
www.americanquilter.com
9781604601084, $24.95, www.amazon.com
A quilt is a type of blanket, traditionally composed of 3 layers of fiber: a woven cloth top, a layer
of batting or wadding and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting. A quilt is
distinguishable from other types of blankets because it is pieced together with several pieces of
cloth. "Quilting" refers to the technique of joining at least two fabric layers by stitches or ties. In
most cases, two fabric layers surround a middle layer of batting (cotton, polyester, silk, wool or
combinations of fibers) which is a lighter, insulating layer. The most decorative fabric surface is
called the "top", and is the design focus. A single piece of fabric (a "wholecloth quilt") may be
used as the top, or the top may be "pieced" from smaller fabric pieces. Sewing together smaller
pieces of fabric into a larger patchwork "block" of fabric creates the basic unit. "New Fangled
Piecing: Faster & Easier" is a 96 page instructional compendium provides four simple strategies
to speed up the piecing process in a whole new way and cut down on how long it takes to sew the
quilt top so you can have more time to either quilt the top or piece another one. Needlecrafters
can utilize 13 different construction techniques to make replacement units to speed the sewing
along and make any or all of the eleven fun quilt projects showcased in "New Fangled Piecing:
Faster & Easier" -- or simply take these new tools and find their own piecing bliss. Informed,
informative, and thoroughly 'user friendly' from beginning to end, "New Fangled Piecing: Faster
& Easier" is very highly recommended for personal and community library Needlecraft reference
collections.
The Self-Help Shelf
People Tools
Alan C. Fox
Select Books/Midpoint
1 Union Square West, Suite 909, New York City, NY 10003
c/o Jane Wesman Public Relations, Inc. (publicity)
322 Eighth Ave., Suite 1702, New York, NY 10001
9781590791424 $16.95 www.selectbooks.com
People Tools: 54 Strategies for Building Relationships, Creating Joy, and Embracing Prosperity
is a self-help guide focusing on how to build, maintain, and improve interpersonal relationships
in one's life. Instead of traditional chapters, People Tools presents its 54 recommendations
individually, offering a few pages to clarify each with examples. For instance, People Tool #22 is
"The Four C's" for dealing with difficult and urgent problems - Confess (admit there is a serious
problem), Climb (learn as much information to help with the problem as you can), Contact (ask
for help), and Commit (dedicate oneself to a course of action to improve the situation).
Accessible and easy-to-follow, People Tools is an invaluable repertoire of wisdom applicable to
all walks of life.
The Music CD Shelf
The Spirit Speaks
The Jones Family Singers
Arts + Labor
c/o Press Junkie PR
9901 Brodie Lane, Suite 160, PMB 221
Austin, TX 78748
$9.98 www.amazon.com
The Jones Family Singers are a gospel group whose music is as graceful as the faith. Their new
album, The Spirit Speaks, is rich creation of fervent songs from the soul, powerful and
emotionally moving. A treasury of love and joy, The Spirit Speaks is highly recommended. The
tracks are "Down On Me", "Going Home", "Bones in the Valley", "Made up my Mind", "Leaning
on You", "I am", "You Woke Me up this Morning", "Preacher man", "Through it all", and "Try
Jesus".
Whatsnext?
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
Privately Published
c/o Rock Paper Scissors
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
www.rockpaperscissors.biz
$TBA www.amazon.com
Whatsnext? is a jazz album by Turkey-born composer Mehmet Sanlikol, who fuses elements of
world music with the rich heritage of jazz, and synthesizer flair. The result is a standout creation
that reflects Sanlikol's passion for bold experimentation with music's mystery. Whatsnext? is
intriguing, soul-sweeping, and highly recommended! The tracks are "What's next?", "Better Stay
Home", "A Violet Longing", "Palindrome", "On the edge of the extreme possible", "The Blue
Soul of Turkoromero", "Kozan March", "N.O.H.A.", and "Gone crazy: a noir fantasy".
Futureworld
Thomas Blondet
http://thomasblondet.com
Rhythm & Culture Music
www.rhythmandculture.com
c/o Press Junkie PR
9901 Brodie Lane, Suite 160, PMB 221
Austin, TX 78748
$16.81 CD / $9.49 MP3 www.amazon.com
The debut album of DJ and producer Thomas Blondet, Futureworld is a rhythmic, pulsating
album that draws upon Jamaican and Indian musical traditions, with smooth Spansih vocals and
melodies that owe inspiration to the Middle East. Eclectic, adventurous, and uniquely organic,
Futureworld is a choice pick for connoisseurs seeking to broaden their musical palate. The tracks
are "Chan Ve", "Un Amor", "Check One", "Dil Da Jani", "Beyond the Balkans", "Tu Va Partir",
"Curry Flava", "Savo Vodo", "In This World", "Dil Da Jani (Reprise)", "Supreme (Dub)", "Son
of Fakir", and "In This World (Dub)".
The DVD Shelf
Tracie Long Longevity Series
Tracie Long
Shelter Island
c/o TDC Entertainment
220 East 23rd Street, Suite 405, New York, NY 10010
c/o Damore Public Relations
$14.98 each http://shelterisland.net
Tracie Long Longevity Series is a trio fitness DVDs created to help boost strength, improve
endurance, and have fun while doing it! Fitness expert Tracy Long guides the viewer through
easy-to-follow routines in all three DVDs. "Step Forward" (9781939517197) is works on one's
leg muscles from varying angles and speeds, culminated with four minutes of leg conditioning.
"Defining Shape" (9781939517173) features strength training exercises that move both the upper
and lower body, designed to burn more calories than activities that isolate specific muscle
groups. "Staying Power" (9781939517180) employs an inexpensive medicine ball in its
high-energy cardio, with a particular drive to improve the hips, rear, and thighs. All three are
superb additions to any fitness library, individually or as a set!
The Crafts Shelf
Organic Wire and Metal Jewelry
Beth L. Martin and Eva M. Sherman
Kalmbach Books
21027 Crossroads Circle
Waukesha, WI 53186
9780871167040 $21.99 www.kalmbachbooks.com
Organic Wire and Metal Jewelry: Stunning Pieces Made with Sea Glass, Stones, and Crystals is a
practical crafting book for intermediate to advanced metalworkers and wireworkers, revealing
how to create beautiful, distinctive jewelry from relatively inexpensive materials and tools. A
wealth of full-color photographs demonstrate the step-by-step instructions to metalworking
techniques such as coiling, drilling, stamping, riveting, texturing, making spirals and loops, and
more. The readers is invited to put his or her skills to the test in 25 trendy designs, each with two
variations, for a total of fifty suggested projects. Extravagant waterspout earrings, charm
bracelets, rings with a natural flourish, and more are among the colorful handmade wonders
suggested in this excellent and thoroughly accessible craftbook.
Small Beads Big Jewelry
Jean Power
Barron's
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
9781438003511 $21.99 www.barronseduc.com
Small Beads Big Jewelry: 30 Unique Pieces To Make is a hands-on guide for intermediate to
advanced beadweavers to creating distinctive, unique pieces of three-dimensional jewelry from a
multitude of tiny beads. The projects are grouped by the style of technique used to weave the
little beads together (including peyote stitch, ladder stitch, spiral rope, and more). Full-color
photographs and step-by-step diagrams illustrate how to create a Dagger Bangle (crafted from
spiky "dagger beads"), Rivoli Medals Necklace, Owl Earrings (this technique can be adapted to
craft any other type of bead caricature), multipurpose pendants/charms/ornaments, and more.
Highly recommended, especially for crafters and hobbyists.
The Nautical Shelf
Captain W.W. Withenbury's 1838-1842 Red River Reminiscences
Edited and annotated by Jacques D. Bagur
University of North Texas Press
PO Box 311336
Denton, TX 76203-1336
9781574415476 $32.95 www.unt.edu/untpress
Captain W.W. Withenbury's 1838-1842 Red River Reminiscences is an annotated selection of
letters by 1800's river boat captain W. W. Withenbury. Ten included maps enable the reader to
follow the movements of the boats even as Withenbury gives his vivid descriptions, beautifully
capturing the close of the steamboat era. As much a primary testimony of nautical history as it is
a correspondence memoir, Captain W.W. Withenbury's 1838-1842 Red River Reminiscences is
highly recommended especially for college library collections.
The Memoir Shelf
Rows of Memory
Saul Sanchez
University of Iowa Press
100 Kuhl House
119 West Park Road
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000
9781609382339 $21.00 www.uiowapress.org
Rows of Memory: Journeys of a Migrant Sugar-Beet Worker is the true-life memoir of Saul
Sanchez, born to a family of migrant workers. At age eight, Sanchez began helping his family
tend to agricultural crops - they regularly traveled across America, picking oranges, apples,
cucumbers, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and more. They often encountered racism, and lived a life
of de facto segregation, surviving on razor-thin wages. Saul's long work hours cut into the time
he spent at school, yet he dedicated himself to succeeding academically. He went to college with
his family's blessing, graduated in 1967, and became a teacher. Rows of Memory is an
unforgettable glimpse into daily life among Latinos who labored to bring cheap food to all of
America, and the steep demands of modern industrial agriculture. Highly recommended.
The Photography Shelf
Remembering John F. Kennedy
Philip Bigler
Vandamere Press
PO Box 149
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
9780918339782 $7.95 www.vandamere.com
Remembering John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier and the Nation's Capital gathers 70 vintage,
black-and-white historical photographs commemorating John Kennedy, from his first election to
the U.S. Congress in 1946 to this time as President to the nationwide grief and shock following
his assassination. A brief amount of text places the photographs in full context, telling the story
of Kennedy's life, political career, and legacy. For example, the caption for one photograph reads,
"President John F. Kennedy and Vice President London B. Johnson watch the inaugural parade
from the presidential reviewing stand. Johnson had been the Senate Majority Leader during
Kennedy's term in Congress. He was given a place on the ticket to appeal to southern voters [...]
Still, the personal relationship between the two men was often strained and distant." Chapter
overviews further summarize Kennedy's life and works, in this historic tribute to a beloved leader
who changed the world during his brief yet energetic life. Highly recommended, especially for
public library and photography collections.
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