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Taming Your Inner Brat
Pauline Wallin
Beyond Words Publishing
20827 N.W. Cornell Rd. #500, Hillsboro, OR 97124
1-58270-050-8, $14.95
Pauline Wallin's Taming Your Inner Brat blends gentle humor with specific
strategies for controlling feelings. Examples of 'brat' behavior patterns and
how they manifest make for a revealing title.
Memoirs
Edward Teller & Judith Schoolery
Perseus Publishing
11 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
0-7382-0532-X $35.00 1-800-242-7737
Edward Teller was the 'father' of the hydrogen bomb, and this autobiography
describes his odyssey through the 20th century, from his childhood in Hungary
and his insights on the two World Wars to his relationship with scientists and
his contributions to the development of atomic weaponry. Chapters present an
excellent overview of his sometimes controversial views on nuclear weapons
usage.
What! And Give Up Show Business?
Peter Wooley
Fithian Press
PO Box 1525, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
1-56474-366-7 $12.95
Fans of Hollywood gossip will find this an entertaining memoir which examines
what part is played in the movies and television by production designers. The
author has been a production designer for over thirty years: he's worked with
many talents and his job is to make locations realistic - from the actors to
the scenery. Gossip and tall tales abound here.
Ivan R. Dee
1332 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60622-2632
1-800-462-6420
Christopher Einolf's Mercy Factory(1-56663-400-8, $27.50) examines American
objections to high levels of immigration and the presence of poor immigrants,
contrasting these feelings to the country's tradition of welcoming refugees
from persecution. The asylum system is considered here from the stories of five
refugees, telling of how they progressed through the American immigration legal
system. An excellent examination of social issues and justice. Raul Hilbeg's
Sources Of Holocaust Research (379-6, $26.00) provides the evidence itself and
the history it contains. His scholarly survey of the sources used in the
writing of Holocaust history analyzes the types of materials and content of
Holocaust source material. Excellent supplemental reading for college-level
students. Myron Magnet edits The Millennial City (398-2, $18.95), which
provides students of urban affairs with a new urban program for the 21st
Century. These articles come from the pages of City Journal magazine and
consider both social change and the ideology of urban renewal programs.
Answers To Satisfy The Soul
Jim Denney
Quill Driver Books
1831 Industrial Way #101, Sanger, CA 93657
1-884956-20-3 $12.95 1-800-497-4909
Answers to twenty of life's hardest questions tackle the basics of questions on
the existence and nature of God and personal meaning. From understanding
different kinds of love and truth to improving relationships, Answers To
Satisfy The Soul is filled with suggestions on how to find comfort and belief
in the world.
Relax, Company's Coming!
Kathy Gunst
Simon & Schuster
1230 Avenue of the Americas, 14th fl., New York, NY 10020
0-7432-0258-9 $25.00 1-800-223-2336
The focus here is as much on the entertainer enjoying time with guests as with
presentations which look lavish and elegant but require little last-minute
work. The key is to stocking a pantry well: over a hundred dishes based on such
a pantry are presented in a title which lacks color photos but includes many
easy tips and appetizing dishes.
Encyclopedia Of Bach Flower Therapy
Mechthild Scheffer
Healing Arts Press
One Park St., Rochester, VT 05767
0-89281941-3 $29.95
The author's previous book presented the science behind Bach Flower remedies:
Encyclopedia Of Bach Flower Therapy provides a comprehensive reference which
integrates her research on the subject, from the techniques and methods of Bach
Flower diagnostics to dosages, treatment guidelines, and specific ailments of
adults and children of all ages. Color plates of the flowers accompany surveys
of their uses.
New World Library
14 Pamaron Way, Novato, CA 94949
1-800-972-6657
These fine guides provide important spirituality accounts for discriminating
readers. Katherine Martin's Women Of Spirit (1-57731-159-3, $14.95) gathers
stories of courage and spiritual insight from the women who lived unusual
lives. Stories of spiritual guidance and how these women made a different in
their worlds prove inspiration and absorbing, with the book providing sections
based on the type of spirit exhibited by each. Joseph Campbell's Thou Art That
(202-3, $20.00) blends mythology with religion in its discussion of the
transformation of religious metaphor. Read this as a long essay or extended
lecture: the author blends autobiography and reflection with explorations of
common Judeo-Christian symbolism in light of world religions and spirituality.
A Simple Monk presents Robert Thurman's gathering of writings on the Dalai Lama
(175-2, $35.00), presenting such writings and reflections in a new visual
biography which adds full-color images by photojournalist Alison Wright. The
result is much more than your usual collection of quotes: a fine, rich gift
edition. Mari Perron and Dan Odegard's A Course Of Love (194-9, $24.95) makes
the complete course available to a wider audience, providing teachings which
focus on love and inner wisdom. Spiritual concerns blend with issues of
relationships and love.
Parks Directory Of The United States, 3rd Edition
Darren Smith, et.al., Editors
Omnigraphics
615 Griswold, Suite 1400, Detroit, MI 48226
0-7808-0440-6 $165.00 1-800-234-1340
The price tag may limit this reference to the most dedicated reference library;
but this new 2001 edition updates a reference which has not seen a new edition
in seven years: there are many changes to contact information and details on
facilities, activities, and special features have also changed. This edition of
Parks Directory Of The United States also enjoys web site and e-mail addresses
where possible, and adds four indexes by type of park, special features,
geography and all park listings. An excellent reference.
Perseus Publishers
11 Cambridge Ctr. Cambridge MA 02142
1-800-242-7737
Dr. Peter Breggin's Anti-Depressant Fact Book (0-7382-0451-X, $13.00) provides
an important, critical guide to the latest group of antidepressant drugs from
Prozak and Zoloft to Luvox. Chapters cover how antidepressants work on the
brain, how they affect other mental disorders, and the process of withdrawing
from the drug routine. Dr. Breggin's Talking Back To Ritalin (0544-3, $16.50)
also addresses the underlying dangers of this popular drug, examining issues
raised by Ritalin and stimulants and ADHD in general. This appears in a revised
edition, adding new research findings and facts. Both are important updates to
any modern health resource collection.
Dover Publications
31 E. 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
1-800-223-3130
Two excellent guides will appeal to beginners, offering step-by-step
instruction for basic projects. Jean Long's Art Of Chinese Calligraphy
(0-486-41739-5, $11.95) provides practical instruction in Chinese calligraphy,
blending in historical background and explanations of how the characters are
used in Chinese art. There's a healthy dose of background information on
methods and development. Edgar Whitney's Complete Guide To Watercolor Painting
(41742-5, $17.95) comes from a watercolor painter/teacher who provides
beginners with the basics of producing fine watercolors, from landscapes to
portraits. Black and white and a few color illustrations round out his advice
in this reprint.
Watson-Guptill
770 Broadway, New York NY 10003
Interior decorators will be thrilled with two fine new guides to style and
decoration. Elizabeth Wilhide's Bohemian Style (0-8230-0536-4, $21.95) explores
major influences in the Bohemian style's development, with black and white and
many color photos showing how these different styles can be incorporated into
the modern home. From textured walls and painted embellishments to draping,
this is packed with examples. Elizabeth Hilliard and Stafford Cliff's Paint:
Big Book Of Natural Color (3446-1, $35.00) covers the new colors and finishes
available to modern decorators, showing how these modern interiors can be
transformed through a variety of innovative paint choices. Beautiful color
photos abound. Both are fine choices for interior designers. Film enthusiasts
with a special affection for Marilyn Monroe won't want to miss Richard Buskin's
Blonde Heart (8414-0, $35.00). It covers her screen career, providing a
close-up examination of her achievements, talents, and progress as a screen
actress and containing the complete credits, cast and story line for all her
appearances. Black and white and color photos abound.
Diane C. Donovan
Reviewer
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