Monday, January 30, 2006

NEW TITLES ON OUR DISPLAY TABLES FEBRUARY 2006

Communicate:
Independent British Graphic Design since the Sixties




Destination America:

The Peoples and Culture that Created a Nation

This absorbing book is a companion volume to the PBS television documentary of the same title. One look at the photograph on page 6 of the ingenious raft created by a courageous group of young Cubans helps one understand that the United States has become a wealthy and powerful nation because of the unique characteristics of its citizens.




20s All-American Ads
Not only is this book of full-color advertisement reproductions a visual feast but it may be the closest most of us can ever get to recreating an emotional sense of what it was like to live in 1920's America.
The Zundel Sanitary Toilet Chair featured on page 250 is an idea that obviously never caught on but may be worth a second look. It fastidiously conceals the bathroom commode as a parlor chair!




70s All-American Ads
Well, they weren't the 60s but they were close.

Nine categories:
  • Alcohol and Tobacco
  • Automobiles
  • Business and Industry
  • Consumer Products
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion and Beauty
  • Food and Beverage
  • Interiors
  • Travel



80s All-American Ads
An efficient and effective way way to relive the 1980s and the Reagan years (if you really want to). Full-color.




All About Child Care
and Early Education
A Comprehensive Resource
for Child Care Professionsals
Covers the 13 Child Development Associate (CDA) functional areas




Education Gospel
The Economic Power of Schooling
This book may not be what you expect -- the authors do not believe that more schooling for more people is the remedy for our social and economic problems. They say that at least a third of all Americans are overeducated for the jobs they hold. Paradoxically, the focus on schooling as a mechanism of equity has reinforced social inequality.




The Art of Teaching Adults
How to Become an Exceptional Instructor and Facilitator
Respect the learner, be honest to the learner, care deeply about the learner.




More Straw Bale Building
A Complete Guide to Designing and Building with Straw
Straw bale building is no longer a fringe idea but has blossomed into a mature and highly developed construction technique that is widely practiced in North America and elsewhere.




Home Energy Diet
How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy Smart
A Mother Earth News Book for Wiser Living




Atention Deficit Disorder
The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults
Addresses the question of how individuals, some very bright, can be chronically unable to pay attention to ordinary activities yet be able to focus very well on specific tasks that interest them greatly.




The Monster at Our Door
The Global Threat of Avian Flu




Math for the Trades
Review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and measurement with practical on-the-job examples
Learn shortcuts for solving math problems
More than 200 problems to solve




Math for Civil Service Tests
Become familiar with the multiple-choice test format used on official exams
Includes two complete practice tests with explanations for the answers




Geometry
Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Master lines, planes, angles, figures, solids, and more
Hundreds of exercises in test format with answer keys
Pre-tests and post-tests




Reasoning Skills
Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Critical thinking and logic skills needed at school, on the job, and in everyday life
Practical examples and exercises




Reading Comprehension
Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Increase reading power in just four weeks with a quick and easy 20-step program.
Includes a pre-test to determine strengths and weaknesses and a post-test to measure progress.




Proofreading, Revising, and Editing Skills
Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Learn the steps necessary for good writing




Research and Writing Skills
Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Includes an introductory diagnostic test that helps you determine your strengths and weaknesses
Learn research techniques and methods
Write a clear and precise report
Develop style and skill




Uptospeed
Photoshop CS2
"The only book focused exclusively on the new features in Photoshop CS2."




Uberhacker II
More Ways to Break into a Computer




Keep the Peace
The Musician's Guide to Soundproofing




Soundtrack Pro
Profesional Sound Design
Part of the Apple Pro Training Series




Packaging Designer's
Book of Patterns
Over 450 patterns for making uniquely-shaped boxes




Working Clean and Sober
A Guide for All Recovering People
How to go back to work or school after treatment for alcohol or drug addiction




Deaf Daughter, Hearing Father
Practical information on challenges faced by hearing parents with deaf children




First-Job Survival Guide
How to Thrive and Advance in Your New Career




Great Jobs for Accounting Majors
Explores the four main paths for an accounting career:
  • Public Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Government Accounting
  • Accounting Education


The Power of Focus
for College Students
How to make college the best investment of your life

Thursday, January 12, 2006

NEW TITLES ON OUR DISPLAY TABLES JANUARY 2006

The New Best Recipe
A thousand great recipes selected by the editors of Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen




Inside the Not So Big House
How to add character and uniqueness to your small home




Culinary Arts
Career Starter
The Hottest Jobs
Financial Aid
How to Land a Great Job
How to Succeed on the Job




Information Management
for Health Professionals




Safety Standards and Infection Control
for Dental Assistants




Dental Charting:
A Standard Approach




Savoring the Seasons
of the Northern Heartland
Bison Steaks with Chutney Glaze!
Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese and Vegetable Soup
Lutefisk!!
Minnesota Fudge Cake
Bayfield Beer-Batter-Fried Fish
Spring Crappies with Morel Mushrooms




Dyslexia
The Self and Higher Education
At the college level, learning life histories of students identified as dyslexic.




Revealing the Hidden Social Code
"Social Stories" is a widely acknowledged key technique for helping people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) understand and become familiar with social and life skills.




What Color is Your Parachute?
A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers
2006 edition of the best-selling job-hunting book in the world.




Dazzle 'em with Style
The Art of Oral Scientific Presentation




Career Opportunities
in the
Fashion Industry
For more than 60 fashion-related careers: Duties, salary range, employment prospects, advancement prospects, best geographical locations, prerequisite education and experience, special skills or personality types, and tips for entry.



Born to Buy
"A groundbreaking expose of a marketing culture that makes children believe they are what they own."




Degunking Windows
  • Quickly clean up your PC and secure it from hackers and spammers.
  • Streamline your file system.
  • Reduce all the clutter that fills your hard drive.
  • Simplify your Windows set-up so you can boot quickly and cleanly.
  • More, more, more ....



Web Design:
Portfolios
Includes URLs for the dozens of web-based portfolios featured.




Joint Motion and Function Assessment:
A Research-Based Practical Guide
Coverage includes measurement of joint ROM using the universal goniometer, tape measure, standard inclinometer, OB "Myrin" goniometer, and the CROM.
Includes profuse line drawings and photographs, questions, exercises, and practical tests.




Research Methods for Massage and Holistic Therapies
Mosby's Massage Career Development Series




Sports & Exercise Massage
Comprehensive Care in Athletics, Fitness, & Rehabilitation
  • Guidelines for applying massage to specific sports
  • Descriptions of patterns for sports activities
  • How to identify and help clients prevent sport-related injuries
  • How to assess and manage connective tissue dysfuntion



National Profile of Community Colleges:
Trends & Statistics
Produced by the American Association of Community Colleges
  • Community Colleges Past and Present
  • Community College Enrollment
  • Social and Economic Impact of Community Colleges
  • Community College Staff and Services
  • College Education Costs and Financing
  • A Look to the Future


Service-Learning from Classroom to Community to Career
A guidebook from the student perspective.




Evaluating the Upgrading of Technical Courses at Two-Year Colleges:
NSF's Advanced Technological Education Program




Math for the Trades
Review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and measurement with on-the-job examples.
Learn shortcuts for solving problems fast.
Real life problems and examples.




Math for Civil Service Tests
Practice and build math skills for ANY civil service test.
Become familiar with the multiple-choice format used on exams.
Take sample tests and check you answers




Global Warming
  • Chapter 1: Understanding global warming
  • Chapter 2: Consequences of global warming
  • Chapter 3: Solving the global warming problem




Battered Women
  • Chapter 1: Violence against women - an overview
    • Chapter 2: Battered women and the law
    • Chapter 3: Society's response to violence against women
    • Chapter 4: Breaking the silence - personal narratives




Nursing Diagnosis Manual:
Planning, Individualizing, and Documenting Client Care
"Over 800 disorders and health conditions described"




Nursing Care Plans & Documentation:
Nursing Diagnoses and Collaborative Problems
"Each plan explains the rationale for the intervention, the most likely diagnosis, and each step of the nursing action."




Careers in Criminal Justice
and Related Fields:
From Internship to Promotion




Pro Tools LE 7
IGNITE!
The Visual Guide for New Users
The world of computer music creation




Reading Comprehension
Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Increase reading power in just 4 weeks
Quick and easy 20-step program
Practical examples and exercises




Visual Writing
Diagram your ideas to communicate effectively
See ideas take shape on paper
Organize your work for a perfect essay




Visual Math
See How Math Makes Sense
Find out the best practice techniques for visual learners
Learn how to make math 'click'




Math Essentials
Conquer Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
Improve your math ability fast




Meggs' History of Graphic Design
from Prehistory to the Digital Revolution and Beyond




Graphic Style
From Victorian to Digital
An overview of graphic design styles from the industrial era onward




Big Book of Business Cards




...And a Time to Die
How American Hospitals Shape the End of Life




Delmar's Geriatric
Nursing Care Plans




All-in-One Care Planning Resource
Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans



Proofreading, Revising, & Editing Skills
  • Success in 20 minutes a Day
  • Learn the steps necessary for good writing
  • Discover the correct method for improving your ideas
  • Develop style along with skill and precision



501 Reading Comprehension Questions
  • Skill Builders Practice from Learning Express
  • Multiple choice format helps you practice for any standardized test
  • Wide variety of reading passages that get tougher as you go along
  • A range of challenging reading levels
  • Detailed explanations of answers to encourage retention and understanding



Meth -- the Home-Cooked Menace
How a lethal drug is devastating our communities
and what's being done about it.





Webmaster and Information Technology
Career Starter series from Learning Express
Finding and Getting a Great Job




Raw Deal
How Myths and Misinformation about the Deficit, Inflation, and Wealth Impoverish America




Got Sun? Go Solar
Clear and concise information for setting up not only solar but also wind power




Kitchen Companion
The A to Z guide to everyday cooking equipment & ingredients




History of Chemical Warfare




Paul Rand
Full-color depictions of works from a pioneering graphic designer





Quickbooks 2006
The Offical Guide
Set up a customized accounting system for a small business
Track funds, payroll, invoices, inventory, and more




Microsoft Windows Internals
Fourth Edition
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

Covers advanced troubleshooting and crash analysis




Animal Anatomy for Artists
The Elements of Form




Lifestyle Marketing -
Reaching the New American Consumer



Crystal Reports XI for Developers




Elementary Blueprint Reading for Machinists




Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder




The Design of Dissent