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 | Garner's Modern American Usage |
 | "Offers a new feature: a "Language-Change Index" which registers where each disputed usage in modern English falls" | 2009-11-20 |
The third updated edition of GARNER'S MODERN AMERICAN USAGE offers a new feature: a "Language-Change Index" which registers where each disputed usage in modern English falls into a range from non-acceptability to acceptability. This is the first usage guide to incorporate such a language-change index and makes for a powerful addition to any college-level literary reference collection.
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 | Mountains Beyond Mountains : The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World |
| "Provides an inspirational story of one man's contribution to social change" | 2009-11-17 |
This fine biography tells of a man who while in medical school found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and bring modern medicine to the poor. MOUNTAINS BEYOND MOUNTAINS: THE QUEST OF DR. PAUL FARMER, A MAN WHO WOULD CURE THE WORLD tells of his dedication to humanity and his world travels and provides an inspirational story of one man's contribution to social change in a powerful survey recommended for a wide range of collections.
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 | Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting |
| "A top pick for beginning and advanced knitters alike" | 2009-11-17 |
Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated for its distinctive stranded-color knitting and author Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in the knitting style, so her guide is a top pick for beginning and advanced knitters alike, offering a workshop in the Fair Isle style. Dover's unabridged republication of this classic Taunton Press 1988 original returns a fine, affordable paperwork to library shelves and is a pick for any knitting library.
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 | Mary White |
| "Offers White's reflections on his last year with Mary as they together fought against racial segregation and for women's rights" | 2009-11-16 |
MARY WHITE is perfect for families with kids: it comes from a father who lost his teen daughter to a horseback-riding accident in 1921, and who celebrated her life with a newspaper editorial. MARY WHITE became a TV film and here offers White's reflections on his last year with Mary as they together fought against racial segregation and for women's rights.
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 | Mary White |
| "Offers White's reflections on his last year with Mary as they together fought against racial segregation and for women's rights" | 2009-11-16 |
MARY WHITE is perfect for families with kids: it comes from a father who lost his teen daughter to a horseback-riding accident in 1921, and who celebrated her life with a newspaper editorial. MARY WHITE became a TV film and here offers White's reflections on his last year with Mary as they together fought against racial segregation and for women's rights.
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 | African Inspirations in Embroidery |
| "Any needlework library will find this a popular and unique pick" | 2009-11-16 |
Striking images of African art become textile art using embroidery, dyeing and mixed media in a fine illustrated book covering color and the design process from African cultures and traditions. From techniques for dyeing and Seminole patchwork to stitching, embellishment and mixed media applications, this comes from a textile artist who provides a blend of patchwork and embroidery techniques. Any needlework library will find this a popular and unique pick.
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 | Even Money |
| "A captivating whodunnit expertly narrated by masterful dramatic actor Martin Jarvis" | 2009-10-17 |
Even Money is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of an exciting thriller blend of horse racing, bookmaking, and murder. Ned Talbot has worked all his life as a bookmaker, only to see large gambling conglomerates threaten to devour his family business. He has long believed that his parents died in a car crash when he was a baby - but when a grey-haired man claims to be his father, only to be stabbed to death barely an hour later, Ned must race against time to solve the riddle of who killed his alleged father and why. A captivating whodunnit expertly narrated by masterful dramatic actor Martin Jarvis, Even Money is especially recommended for long car trips - the high suspense is perfect for keeping one awake and alert at the wheel! 9 CDs, 10 1/2 hours.
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 | Chapterhouse Dune |
| "A 'must have' for any library where the prior books are popular lends" | 2009-10-17 |
CHAPTERHOUSE: DUNE represents the final book in the Dune story and is a 'must have' for any library where the prior books are popular lends. Here the planet Dune has been destroyed and the Old Empire has been consumed by a violent matriarchal cult - except for the Bene Gesserit. The planet Chapterhouse under their leadership is being transformed into another desert world - and the Sisterhood has wide-ranging plans in this fine absorbing conclusion to the saga.
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 | Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past |
| "An utterly absorbing work of nonfiction" | 2009-10-17 |
Paul Cartledge (professor of Greek history, Cambridge University) presents Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past, an engaging historical portrait of one of history's greatest conquerors, now available in unabridged audiobook format. Narrated by Earphones and Audie Award-winning stage actor John Lee, "Alexander the Great" strips away the myths to reveal the strengths that made Alexander the Great such a successful leader, from his charisma to his ruthlessness to his skill at international politics. An utterly absorbing work of nonfiction, enthusiastically recommended for any listener curious about this legendary leader, as well as for public library collections. Eight CDs, 9 1/2 hours, tracks every three minutes for easy bookmarking.
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 | How Birds Migrate |
| "Case studies and drawings explain the basics of flight, flight strategy, and the science involved in bird migration" | 2009-10-17 |
Paul Kerlinger was director of the New jersey Audubon Society's Cape May Bird Observatory for seven years and offers a revised edition considering migration. Case studies and drawings explain the basics of flight, flight strategy, and the science involved in bird migration processes, offering a survey of scientific investigations into bird patterns. Any general lending library will find this a fine acquisitions.
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 | Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Professionals |
| "A second, updated edition substantially revising its topics" | 2009-10-16 |
Robert Bill's pocket-sized handbook MEDICAL MATHEMATICS AND DOSAGE CALCULATIONS appears in its second, updated edition substantially revising topics ranging from basic math to the latest drug prescription and dosing information. Step-by-step instructions for calculating dosages, concentrations and more have been revised to include more details on the calculations, expanding chapters with new drawings and offering all the basics in new sections, as well. No practicing vet's library should be without it.
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 | Dogs are from Neptune |
| "A must read for someone who wants to better understand man's best friend" | 2009-10-16 |
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, dogs are from Neptune. Now in a newly revised and expanded second edition, "Dogs Are From Neptune" plays on the concept of that other famed self-help book to a guide readers better understand their dogs and their occasionally baffling behavioral patterns which so often seems to work against dog and owner's best interests. Outlining the fundamentals that all creatures follow and building on that, "Dogs Are From Neptune" is a must read for someone who wants to better understand man's best friend.
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 | An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith (2nd ed) |
| "A major contribution to personal, community, academic library American Biography and Mormon History collections" | 2009-10-15 |
Never before available to the general public, "An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries And Journals Of Joseph Smith" is a complete an unexpurgated volume comprised of Mormon Church founder Joseph's Smiths (1805-1844) personal diaries and journals. It should be noted that when parts of these diaries and journals were previously published they were censored, selectively assembled, and sometimes even re-written. Now they are presented by Mormon scholar Scott Faulring in their comprehensive and complete entirety. The result is a 518-page compendium that provides original source material that will prove invaluable for both academic scholarship and the interested non-specialist general reader alike. "An American Prophet's Record" is a biographical treasure trove and a major contribution to personal, community, academic library American Biography and Mormon History collections.
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 | Space Planning Basics by Mark Karlen, ISBN 0471284599 |
| "Hands-on exercises and advice are perfect for intermediate-level students in construction management and interior design" | 2009-10-13 |
Any college-level library appealing to architecture and interior design students - especially those involved in commercial buildings - needs SPACE PLANNING BASICS. The third updated edition includes coverage of stair design, a new section on such design, and programming examples for small and large commercial spaces (up to 4,000 square feet). Hands-on exercises and advice are perfect for intermediate-level students in construction management and interior design.
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 | Popular Arts of Mexico: 1850-1950 |
| "An outstanding, key survey for any collection strong in Mexican art" | 2009-10-13 |
Donna McMenamin's POPULAR ARTS OF MEXICO 1850-1950 provides a survey of a hundred years of Mexican art, offering nearly four hundred color photos illustrating over 675 selected objects. The history, techniques and artists who produced these figures are surveyed along with personal interviews and research on the histories of artistic families. Add room shots displaying collections and you have an outstanding, key survey for any collection strong in Mexican art.
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 | Master Math |
| "Recommended for high school collections on up" | 2009-09-18 |
Any high school to college-level student wishing to master the basics of math needs these comprehensive references that clarifies and explain basic math principles. Two new math studies titles by Debra Anne Ross are particularly to be recommended for math students, as well as non-specialist general readers seeking to develop a basic understanding of algebra. Master Math: Geometry moves from basic topics, examples and applications to building upon basics, Master Math: Algebra surveys algebra by itself and moves from simple algebraic equations to graphing, and her Master Math: Basic Math & Pre-Algebra surveys basic arithmetic subjects and formulas. These are perfect for study, review, or supplemental learning and are recommended for high school collections on up.
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 | Prefab |
| "Any collection strong in architecture and home design will welcome the color photos and in-depth history" | 2009-09-18 |
Prefabricated houses have a reputation for being cheap and ugly, with identical structures and little character - but PREFAB offers a set of exceptions and provides proposals from architects and designers who made their prefabs different. A history of prefab's choices and paths uses the work of over twenty-five modern architects and designers to profile a range of prefab options. Any collection strong in architecture and home design will welcome the color photos, in-depth history and construction details.
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 | The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production (Pap/DVD Edition) |
| "A 'must' for any collection catering to filmmakers" | 2009-09-18 |
The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide: A Down and Dirty DV production offers the basics on making documentary films, using a light yet direction conversational manner for filmmakers ready to actually shoot a production. From camerawork and lighting to gathering a crew and shooting, this packs in tips on making a high-quality production and is a 'must' for any collection catering to filmmakers.
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 | Still Life: A Novel |
| "Any audio library will find this a popular lend" | 2009-09-18 |
Joy Fielding's STILL LIFE offers a powerful story narrated by Kymberly Dakin, a woman with many TV and Broadway credits to her name, and tells of a happily married, successful woman content with her life - until a car accident sends her into a coma. She can hear everything even though she can't communicate; and what she hears from her friends will change her perceptions and even lead her to question the nature of her accident. Any audio library will find this a popular lend.
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 | Web Analytics: An Hour a Day |
| "A powerful recommendation not just for computer users and programmers but for general business collections" | 2009-09-18 |
Learn how to develop a web analytics strategy using a step-by-step guide by an expert who tells how to gain solid, useful information from data collection methods. From identifying valuable metrics and using the appropriately to quick-start solutions for blogs and small business websites, Web Analytics An Hour a Day, this is a powerful recommendation not just for computer users and programmers but for general business collections catering to any who gather and analyze web statistics. Very highly recommended!
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 | Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals |
| "An outstanding desk reference for any farm animal library" | 2009-09-18 |
The seventh updated edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals is a powerful reference revising a classic to blend in new illustrations plus a new chapter on poultry. Veterinary, animal science, agriculture and animal medicine students will find it offers clinical extracts and a glossary of terms to enhance the clarity of information, using the latest science to create an outstanding desk reference for any farm animal library.
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![The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly [Hardcover]](product_images/4969000/the-scarecrow-by-michael_t-4969007.jpg) | The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly [Hardcover] |
| "A dangerous murder investigation where Jack is onto a ruthless killer with perfect knowledge of police routines" | 2009-09-17 |
Michael Connelly's THE SCARECROW pairs L.A. actor Peter Giles' extensive TV and film background with a thriller telling of a crime reporter's final days and his choice to produce the definitive murder story of his career. His decision leads to a dangerous murder investigation where Jack is onto a ruthless killer with perfect knowledge of police routines.
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 | Awakening the Sleeping Giant : Helping Teachers Develop as Leaders |
| "A powerful tool appearing in its third updated edition" | 2009-09-16 |
Marilyn Katzenmeyer and Gayle Moller's AWAKENING THE SLEEPING GIANT: HELPING TEACHERS DEVELOP AS LEADERS is a powerful tool appearing in its third updated edition to provide a best-selling guide to teacher leaders. From how a teacher can accept a leadership role to working with peers and building upon relationships within the school and outside of it, this is a fine resource discussing keys to leadership qualities in teaching environments.
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 | How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, 5th ed. : Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul |
| "A 'must have' for any aspiring artist and libraries catering to them" | 2009-09-15 |
Career coach and artist-advocate Caroll Michels uses three decades of experience and insights to provide a range of business details for aspiring artists, from obtaining gallery representation and establishing prices to developing an exhibition and handling rejection. The practical business savvy makes How to Survive and Prosper As An Artist a 'must have' for any aspiring artist and libraries catering to them.
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 | Cooking Without Milk: Milk-Free and Lactose-Free Recipes |
| "An absolute "must-have" for any household with lactose-intolerant residents!" | 2009-09-15 |
Cooking Without Milk: More Than 400 Recipes for Those Who Suffer with Allergies or Intolerance to Milk and Milk By-Products lives up to its title with a cornucopia of delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes that avoid milk, dairy products, and lactose. From Oven Beef Stew to "Cream" of Vegetable or Mushroom soups (which use milk/lactose-free nondairy creamer instead of milk) to Rhubarb Custard Pie (which uses nondairy milk and butter substitutes) and much more, Cooking Without Milk is extremely user-friendly to cooks of all skill and experience levels. Of especial value are the tips and tricks scattered throughout for lactose-intolerance individuals, such as warning against any product packaged on the same line as dairy products, warnings to read the labels on items such as bouillon (which may contain milk sugars even though this might not seem obvious), suggestions on which dairy substitutes cook most effectively in which recipes, and much more. An absolute "must-have" for any household with lactose-intolerant residents!
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 | Birth without Violence: Revised Edition of the Classic |
| "Worth consideration to any expecting mother" | 2009-09-15 |
If we could fully remember our births, we'd be completely terrified. "Birth Without Violence: A Revised Edition of the Classic That Changed the Way Children are Met When They Enter Our World" is an updated discussion of a different way of introducing children into the world, emphasizing peace that could lead to long-term benefits for both mother and child. Water births, less hospital chaos and more suggestions for improved birth environments fill "Birth Without Violence", which is worth consideration to any expecting mother.
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 | The Luxury Strategy: Break the Rules of Marketing to Build Luxury Brands |
| "A title highly recommended for any basic business collection" | 2009-09-14 |
THE LUXURY STRATEGY: BREAK THE RULES OF MARKETING TO BUILD LUXURY BRANDS discusses the luxury market and how to break in, and comes from two industry insiders who analyze what makes a luxury brand and how to employ strategies to make the most of pricing, distribution and more. Models for profitable luxury businesses compliment tips on learning from luxury experiences in a title highly recommended for any basic business collection.
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 | Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series |
| "An effective and easy-to-use librarian's resource" | 2009-09-14 |
Now in a fully updated fourth edition, Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series is a gigantic compendium of listings of titles in series that are ideal for library collections - the authors have deliberately selected titles suitable for (and common to) a medium-sized public library, and weeded out obscure or unpopular series. Identifying novels by title, author, and a very brief (typically one sentence) description of the novel's contents, the fourth edition of Sequels includes series started since 1989 and updated through 2007. An effective and easy-to-use librarian's resource.
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| The Joseph Smith Revelations: Text and Commentary |
| "An absolute "must-have" resource for college libraries" | 2009-09-14 |
Retired civil servant and independent historian H. Michael Marquardt presents The Joseph Smith Revelations Text & Commentary, a thoughtful and insightful examination of how canonical Mormon text - indeed, the revelations of Joseph Smith himself - have allegedly been revised and altered in significant ways, an issue visibly noted as early as within Oliver Cowdery's 1835 letter to Bishop Newel K. Whitney, which complained that "the original copy of... The Law of the Church" had substantial alterations from its 1831 rendition. Marquardt advances to the viewpoint that when studying church documents, one should be avoid assumptions of absolute infallibility, but instead explore a dynamic model of revelation, and scrutinize how the text is transformed over time. An in-depth, scholarly, and thought-provoking analysis of doctrine, policy, and history, The Joseph Smith Revelations Text & Commentary is an absolute "must-have" resource for college libraries and private collections featuring extensive studies of Mormon religious belief and history.
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 | I'm on LinkedIn--Now What (Second Edition): A Guide to Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn (2nd Edition) |
| "A solid addition to any business library" | 2009-09-08 |
The internet is a powerful tool, but one must know how to use it to use it well. Now in a newly published second edition, "I'm on LinkedIn - Now What???" is a guide to the social networking site LinkedIn and how to maximize its use for business and more. A straightforward and practical guide for the many nuances of the social networking service, "I'm on LinkedIn - Now What???" is a solid addition to any business library.
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