Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2009. and Winning entry, General Trade Cover/Jacket Category, in the 2009 New England Book Show sponsored by Bookbuilders of Boston.

We don't think much about how food gets to our tables, or what had to happen to fill our supermarket's produce section with perfectly round red tomatoes and its meat counter with slabs of beautifully marbled steak. We don't realize that the meat in one fast-food hamburger may come from many different cattle raised in several different countries. In fact, most of us have a fairly abstract understanding of what happens on a farm. In America's Food, Harvey Blatt gives us the specifics. He tells us, for example, that a third of the fruits and vegetables grown are discarded for purely aesthetic reasons; that the artificial fertilizers used to enrich our depleted soil contain poisonous heavy metals; that chickens who stand all day on wire in cages choose feed with pain-killing drugs over feed without them; and that the average American eats his or her body weight in food additives each year.

Blatt also asks us to think about the consequences of eating food so far removed from agriculture; why unhealthy food is cheap; why there is an International Federation of Competitive Eating; what we don't want to know about how animals raised for meat live, die, and are butchered; whether people are even designed to be carnivorous; and why there is hunger when food production has increased so dramatically. America's Food describes the production of all types of food in the United States and the environmental and health problems associated with each.

After taking us on a tour of the American food system—not only the basic food groups but soil, grain farming, organic food, genetically modified food, food processing, and diet—Blatt reminds us that we aren't powerless. Once we know the facts about food in America, we can change things by the choices we make as consumers, as voters, and as ethical human beings.

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Gordon Morris Bakken - The World of the American W est (2010).jpg

The World of the American West is an innovative collection of original essays that brings the world of the American West to life, and conveys the distinctiveness of this diverse, constantly changing region. Twenty scholars incorporate the freshest research in the field to take the history of the American West out of its timeworn "Cowboys and Indians" stereotype right up into the major issues being discussed today, from water rights to the presence of the defense industry. Other topics covered in this heavily illustrated, highly accessible volume include the effects of leisure and tourism, western women, politics and politicians, Native Americans in the twentieth century, and of course, oil.

With insight both informative and unexpected, The World of the American West offers perspectives on the latest developments affecting the modern American West, providing essential reading for all scholars and students of the field so that they may better understand the vibrant history of this globally significant, ever-evolving region of North America.

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Heidi Cullen - The Weather of the Future, Heat Wav es, Extreme Storms, and Other Scenes from a Climat e-Changed Planet (2010).jpg

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This engrossing study predicts global warming scenarios for seven hot spots around the world--and evaluates the responses of communities, governments, and international organizations. Cullen, a climatologist, notes that "just as our brain is hardwired to perceive threats that are most immediate to us, we are hardwired to devote more energy to caring about the weather than to caring about the climate," and that "by the time you see it in the weather... it's too late." With some ecosystems, such as the overtaxed Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, which the entire state of California depends on for water, "people would rather simply hope for a happy ending." In contrast, in the Arctic, the Inuit are responding to climate change and incorporating technology into their traditional hunting methods, and New York City "has decided to fix the climate bug now" with its Climate Change Adaptation Task Force. Despite the worry among scientists that humans will follow "the woolly mammoth, the symbol of a climate that no longer exists," the book presents a surprisingly optimistic view of humanity's determination to come to terms with a daunting future.

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Bill Bryson - The Life and Times of the Thunderbol t Kid, A Memoir (2006).jpg

Though billed as memoir, Bryson's follow-up to A Short History of Nearly Everything can only be considered one in the broadest sense. Sure, it's filled with Bryson's recollections of his Des Moines, Iowa, childhood. But it's also a clear foray into Jean Shepherd territory, where nostalgia for one's youth is suffused with comic hyperbole: "All sneakers in the 1950s had over seven dozen lace holes," we're told; though all the toys were crummy, it didn't matter because boys had plenty of fun throwing lit matches at each other; and mimeograph paper smelled wonderful. The titular Thunderbolt Kid is little more than a recurring gag, a self-image Bryson invokes to lash out at the "morons" that plague every child's existence. At other times, he offers a glib pop history of the decade, which works fine when discussing teen culture or the Cold War but falls flat when trying to rope in the Civil Rights movement. And sometimes he just wants to reminisce about his favorite TV shows or the Dick and Jane books. The book is held together by sheer force of personality—but when you've got a personality as big as Bryson's, sometimes that's enough.

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Kitty Kelley - His Way, The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra (2010).jpg

This is the expose that Sinatra went to court to prevent. It's all herethe tumultuous marriages, the countless affairs, the Mafia ties, the arrogance, the drunken brawls, the sudden violence, the adulation of powerful figures, whether Mafia or presidential. This is obviously a one-sided portrait, and there are no real surprises, but Kelley has documented her facts with such thorough detail that the total effect is numbing. Barely mentioned are Sinatra's devotion to his parents and his children, and his unquestioned musical talent. This is unpleasant but compulsive reading, which most public libraries will need in order to fill demand.

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Satyajit Das - Traders, Guns & Money, Knowns and u nknowns in the dazzling world of derivatives (2006 ).jpg

"Traders, Guns & Money is very fresh history, just two years old. Das picks apart the new machinery of the mega-trillion-dollar derivatives market, the one economists say might be next to collapse on our heads. And I'm with him, I really am. The guy has a thing for ridiculous puns and also for pitiable characters. We meet a couple of noodle makers who wreck their company on a deal no one but Das seems to understand. But by the end of his book, you'll get the deal too, I promise.”

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James Bradley - The Imperial Cruise, A Secret Hist ory of Empire and War (2010).jpg

Theodore Roosevelt steers America onto the shoals of imperialism in this stridently disapproving study of early 20th-century U.S. policy in Asia. Bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers, Bradley traces a 1905 voyage to Asia by Roosevelt's emissary William Howard Taft, who negotiated a secret agreement in which America and Japan recognized each other's conquests of the Philippines and Korea. (Roosevelt's flamboyant, pistol-packing daughter Alice went along to generate publicity, and Bradley highlights her antics.) Each port of call prompts a case study of American misdeeds: the brutal counterinsurgency in the Philippines; the takeover of Hawaii by American sugar barons; Roosevelt's betrayal of promises to protect Korea, which greenlighted Japanese expansionism and thus makes him responsible for Pearl Harbor. Bradley explores the racist underpinnings of Roosevelt's policies and paradoxical embrace of the Japanese as Honorary Aryans. Bradley's critique of Rooseveltian imperialism is compelling but unbalanced. He doesn't explain how Roosevelt could have evicted the Japanese from Korea, and insinuates that the Japanese imperial project was the brainstorm of American advisers. Ironically, his view of Asian history, like Roosevelt's, denies agency to the Asians themselves. Photos, maps.

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James W. Loewen - Lies My Teacher Told Me About Ch ristopher Columbus, What Your History Books Got Wr ong (1992).jpg

USA Books - James W. Loewen - Lies My Teacher Told Me About Christ...pher Columbus, What Your History Books Got Wrong 1992.jpg

Art and text sum up the new thinking about Columbus in a graphically appealing format. Using this colorful 32" x 21" poster, students are introduced to artwork and writings from primary sources on the early history of the Americas. With this original material, teachers can help students understand the perspectives of people who were here first, analyze historical myths, and read their textbooks more critically. The booklet provides a full discussion of this period in history.

Review
For years textbooks have taught children to root for the heroic 'discoverers' of America and to ignore the perspectives of the people who were here first. The Truth about Columbus puts these textbooks on trial, and convicts them of systematically distorting and even lying about history. Every teacher in America could benefit by reading this fine work. -- Bill Bigelow, coeditor, Rethinking Columbus

The Truth About Columbus is a perfect antidote for the nonsense about Columbus conveyed to our children for generations. It is also delightfully readable, and maintains its good humor while it carefully dissects myth after myth about the Columbus story. Further, it suggests ways of thinking critically about other subjects of history, and so should prove ideal for classroom use. -- Howard Zinn

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Sylvan T. Runkel, Alvin F. Bull - Wildflowers of I owa Woodlands (2009).jpg

This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1979, Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the wooded communities that once covered more than 6 million acres of the state. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new images, this reliable field companion will introduce woodland wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest.

The species accounts are accompanied by brilliant full-page color photographs by Larry Stone, Thomas Rosburg, and Carl Kurtz. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Alvin Bull provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to insecticides to tonics.

Iowa’s original savannas, woodlands, and forests were cleared with amazing thoroughness, yet enough beauty and diversity remain to give joy to hikers, birders, and mushroomers. Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of today’s woodlands.

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For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer’s.

• Small trim size for use on-the-go

• Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges

• Tear-out “cheat sheet” with full-color maps or easy reference pointers

San Francisco is one of the most exciting, inviting, unique, and eclectic cities in the world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Lombardy Street to the Embarcadero…from Little Italy to Chinatown to Russian Hill, there’s an invigorating mix of attractions and cultures. This friendly guide helps you zero in on your "must sees" and plan your personal itinerary.

Enjoy incredible upscale shopping or bargain-hunting in Chinatown, browse for books at City Lights, or hit Haight Street or Hayes Street for the latest trends

Choose from all kinds of entertainment options, ranging from a Giants game to grand opera to theater to blues to leather-clad, fire-dancing performance artists

Have a romantic dinner at Absinthe or Quince, sip a cappuccino in North Beach, enjoy authentic Italian pastas, or try the catch of the day

Take a day trip to Berkeley, an overnighter to the coast, or a getaway to Wine Country, including winery tours and a mud bath

Like every For Dummies travel guide, San Francisco For Dummies, 5th Edition helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice

Info on the best ships for every budget

Tips on sightseeing at ports of call

Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Whether you want to experience the thrills and views provided by the cable cars, escape from Alcatraz, climb Telegraph Hill, bike in Golden State Park, or simply relax in a room with a private outdoor soaking tub, this guide helps you find your way in the City by the Bay.

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Whether you want to pay homage to history, marvel at the seat of power, take in world-class museums and art galleries, or see the cherry trees in bloom, the nation’s capital offers a wealth of wonderful choices for visitors. With information on the top sights plus some really interesting lesser-known attractions, this friendly guide gives you the scoop on:

* The shrines to freedom and the halls of government, including the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Library of Congress, the White House, the Capitol, and more
* Three great itineraries and three great day trips
* Moving sights such as the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
* The after-dark scene, with options ranging from country, rock, and jazz clubs to world-class symphony, dance, opera, and theater
* Free shows, including the National Symphony’s summer concerts, the Shakespeare Theatre’s summer performances, concerts by the military bands, and performances at the Kennedy Center
* Hotel options ranging from power palaces to charming inns to welcoming B & Bs
* Dining, including places the rich and famous feast, great ethnic restaurants, and terrific, affordable delis and bakeries

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Washington, D. C. For Dummies, 4th Edition, includes:

* Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
* What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
* The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
* Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

If you want practical planning help that gets to the point and gets you to the sights you want to see, this guide will get your vote.

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Nicholas Trotter - Colorado & the Rockies for Dumm ies (2005).jpg

Want to roam incredible National Parks or luxuriate at a posh resort? Ride the rails or ride the range? Explore quaint small towns or booming big cities? Ski the slopes or browse in the shops? Whether you want urbane luxury, back-country adventure, or something in-between, you’ll find it between the pages of this friendly guide that gives you the scoop on:

* Rock climbing, whitewater rafting, trout fishing, mountain biking, skiing, and golfing
* The Natural Wonders and wide range of environments
* The breweries and their signature brews
* Local delicacies such as buffalo, rattlesnake, and Rocky Mountain oysters
* 3 great itinerary options

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Colorado & the Rockies For Dummies includes:

* Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
* What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
* The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
* Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

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New York City For Dummies helps you take a bite out of the Big Apple with handy tips on:
* When to go, how to get there, and how much it's all going to cost
* How to find the best the city has to offer, from top-ranked hotels in all budget categories to dining spots for both foodies and families.
* Where to go for the most worthwhile attractions from Battery Park to Central Park.
* How to plan your time whether you have two days or one week, special interests, or children in tow.
* Who to trust for a guided tour that suits your interests.
* What to do after dark from catching one of Broadway's most popular shows to dancing into the wee hours at a Chelsea night club.

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Wallace Stegner - Beyond the Hundredth Meridian, J ohn Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the We st (1992).jpg

The author recounts the successes and frustrations of John Wesley Powell, the distinguished ethnologist and geologist who explored the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and the homeland of Indian tribes of the American Southwest.

"No library of western/southwestern materials can be without this book. . . ."-- Books of the Southwest.

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Harold H. Martin - Atlanta and Environs, A Chronic le of Its People and Events, Years of Change and C hallenge, 1940-1976 (1987).jpg

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active airport announced Association Atlanta area Atlanta Athletic Club Atlanta Chamber Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Historical Society Atlanta Journal Atlanta school attorney Avenue Bank Baptist Church Boys High building Candler Capital City Club chairman Chamber of Commerce citizens city's civic Coca-Cola College Company construction Court DeKalb County Department died director downtown Druid Hills Emory University expressway federal fire former founder Fulton County Georgia Tech going Governor graduate Grady Grady Hospital Hartsfield Hospital Hotel housing Ivan Allen John King lanta leaders Lester Maddox Margaret Mitchell Mayor Methodist Church metropolitan million moved National Negro operation organization Park Peachtree percent Piedmont Driving Club plans police Presbyterian Church president race racial railroad Ralph McGill reported retired Road Robert served slum South Southern stadium Street tion traffic University of Georgia vice-president vote William women World

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David Campbell - Writing Security, United States F oreign Policy and the Politics of Identity (1992).jpg

Drawing heavily on Foucault and the philosophy of identity, this book provides a new and logically sound alternative to viewing international relations through the currently dominant neo-realist paradigm. It is well documented and provides a solid explanation of our foreign policy that takes into account such complex social factors as the quest for identity, as opposed to observing foreign policy as simply a political or economic power-play. It is an excellent book with a unique perspective, and should be read by anyone who desires a complete view of how nations relate with each other.

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In this lively book, David Brown locates jazz music within the broad aesthetic, political, and theoretical upheavals of our time, asserting that modern architecture and urbanism in particular can be strongly influenced and defined by the ways that improvisation is facilitated in jazz. Improvised music consists of diverse properties that fail to register in the object-oriented understanding of composition. As a result, it is often dismissed as noise—an interfering signal. However, Brown asserts, such interference can bear meaning and stimulate change. Noise Orders identifies how architecture can respond to the inclusive dynamics of extemporaneous movements, variable conceptions of composition, multiple durations, and wide manipulation of resources found in jazz to enable outcomes that far exceed a design’s seeming potential.By exploring overlapping moments between modernism and the cultural dimensions of jazz, Noise Orders suggests that the discipline of improvisation continues to open and redefine architectural theory and practice, creating a world where designers contribute to emerging environments rather than make predetermined ones.

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John A. Krout, Elaine Wethington - Residential Cho ices and Experiences of Older Adults, Pathways to Life Quality (2003).jpg

USA Books - John A. Krout, Elaine Wethington - Residential Choices...riences of Older Adults, Pathways to Life Quality 2003.jpg

Ithaca College, NY. Based on the Pathways to Life Quality study conducted in New York. Text examines how residential choices impact the health of older adults. Explores factors associated with the quality of life for those living on their own in the local community, those living in retirement facilities, those in adult homes, and those living in senior apartments.

About the Author
John A. Krout, PhD, is Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Gerontology Institute at Ithaca College. He has written over 50 book chapters and articles, and published in a wide range of academic journals. He has received over a dozen grants to support his research program in rural aging issues and community-based services for older adults. His book include Service Delivery to Rural Older Adults: Research, Policy, and Practice, co-edited with R. Turner Goins (Springer Publishing, 2006).

Elaine Wethington, PhD, is Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Human Development at Cornell University and is Co-Director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging. Dr. Wethington is a medical sociologist, specializing in the study of stressors and mental health. She received her PhD from the University of Michigan. She is the co-principal investigator and pilot studies director for the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging (CITRA). CITRA fosters the development of community-based research on aging in New York City by engaging gerontologists, geriatricians, and geropsychiatrists on Cornell's geographically dispersed campuses in research projects that directly relate to the needs of aging people in New York City. CITRA is an Edward R. Roybal Center, supported by the National Institute on Aging. To date, CITRA has funded studies to assess the demographic characteristics of those who receive home-delivered meals, deliver telephone-based mental health assistance to caregivers, survey the experiences of retired artists, and study end-of-life decision making in diverse groups. The institute also sponsors research reviews for practitioners in New York City among other outreach activities.

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