March 18, 2008
Annotations from Baker & Taylor
American Earth
McKibben, Bill (EDT)
A provocative anthology of top-selected American environmental writings from the past two centuries considers their influence on the ways in which people view the natural world and includes pieces by such figures as Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John James Audubon.
Gordon Ramsay’s Fast Food
Ramsay, Gordon
Celebrity host of Hell’s Kitchen features more than one hundred accessible recipes that are organized in accordance with everyday needs and special occasions, in a volume that places an emphasis on fast preparation and features complementary tips on stocking a pantry.
Grill It!
Flay, Bobby / Banyas, Stephanie / Jackson, Sally
Presents an all-new guide to grilling that features more than 150 simple but delicious recipes, organized by ingredients, for a wide variety of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetable, fruit, and dessert dishes, ranging from Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Olives and Sherry Vinegar-Orange Sauce to Beer-Marinated Skirt Steak with Pickled Red Onions and Grilled Tortillas.
I’m Right, You’re Wrong, Now What?: How to Get What You Need Without Damaging Your Relationships
Amador, Xavier
A guide to resolving impasses without damaging relationships draws on the author’s technique for moving beyond beliefs about who is right and wrong in an argument, sharing strategies for listening, empathizing, and working together toward mutual goals.
The Joy of Pregnancy: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-To-Be
Kropp, Tori / Scott, Michael C., Ph.D. (FRW)
This comprehensive guide to pregnancy and birth provides a chapter for each month of gestation and another for the postpartum period, questions and answers from the author’s Web site, highlighted tips, and amusing facts, covering such topics as fetal development, the effects of pregnancy on the mother’s body, and how to prepare for the newborn baby as well as for the delivery.
The Last Fish Tale: The Fate of the Atlantic and Survival in Gloucester, America’s Oldest Fishing Port and Most Original Town
Kurlansky, Mark
The best-selling author of Cod and Salt journeys to Gloucester, Massachusetts, America’s oldest fishing port, to provide a close up look at the history of of the town, how fishing and the culture of fishing have defined the coastal region, and how the disappearance of this ancient way of life has transformed Gloucester.
The Most Decadent Diet Ever!: Featuring More Than 125 Recipes That Only Taste Fattening
Alexander, Devin
The chef for the TV series The Biggest Loser shares more than 125 guilt-free recipes for some of America’s favorite foods, including healthy renditions of such decadent delights as Bacon Cheeseburgers, Eggplant Parmesan, Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, Sticky Buns, and Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting.
The Oprah Magazine Cookbook: 175 Delicious Recipes to Savor With Friends & Family
O Magazine (EDT)
A lavishly produced compilation of 175 recipes by more than seventy-five top chefs and writers as featured in the talk-show maven’s magazine is complemented by preparation, etiquette, and wine-pairing advice, in a volume that includes such dish options as Lemon Chicken Scaloppine and Chocolate Pot de Crème.
Panic in Level 4
Preston, Richard
Offering an intriguing odyssey into the heart of the scientific world, the best-selling author of The Hot Zone presents a series of compelling accounts of human beings confronting death on a vast scale and the scientists and researchers who work to unlock the mystery of these deadly afflictions.
Patient by Patient: Lessons in Love, Loss, Hope, and Healing from a Doctor’s Practice
Transue, Emily R., M.D.
The author of On Call continues her account of her life in medicine as she describes her relationship with her patients, as well as her role as a doctor dealing with the issue of mortality, reflecting on the loss of her father and grandmother, both of whom played profound roles in her life, as well as the mysteries of love, loss, hope, healing, and letting go.
Sneaky Chef: How to Cheat on Your Man (In the Kitchen!): Hiding Healthy Foods in Hearty Meals Any Guy Will Love
Lapine, Missy Chase / Mosca, Lori, M.D. (INT)
A follow-up to The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals turns its attention to the men in women’s lives, presenting a host of delectable recipes designed to appeal to men, including “Macho Meatballs,” “Love Me Tenderloin,” “Champion Chili,” and others designed to lower cholesterol, help the heart, and promote prostate health.
The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life
Agatston, Arthur, M.D. / Signorile, Joseph, Ph.d.
A follow-up companion to “The South Beach Diet” outlines an exercise program that complements the diet’s three-phase system, explaining how to combine core fitness techniques with cardiovascular exercise to bolster the metabolism.
Y’All Come Eat
Deen, Jamie / Deen, Bobby / Clark, Melissa / Deen, Paula (FRW)
A celebration of homestyle cookery features simple but delicious recipes for friends and family, with dishes for weeknight meals, informal gatherings, potlucks, picnics, tailgating parties, and other occasions, in a cookbook that spotlights the authors’ individual favorites and specialties, personal tidbits and anecdotes, and dozens of full-color photographs.
Yum-O!
Ray, Rachael
A collection of family-friendly meals and cooking tips explains how to make mealtime fun for every member of the family while introducing youngsters to cooking and ways to make better, healthier, affordable food choices, with a host of great ideas for breakfast, lunch box, dinner, snacks, and dessert, including cook-once, eat-twice dishes, and recipes written by children for other kids.
North Plains Public Library (North Plains, OR) and as author of walkingpaper.org, a technology and usability weblog, is the 2008 Chisholm Lecture speaker. He will speak on how libraries can use Web 2.0 to engage their communities and create a user-centered institution.”
Now you can download a poem to your iPhone or any mobile device. Just in time for National Poetry Month, that’s April for those of you not in the know. This School Library Journal 
will be interesting to watch the development of this tool.
