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Spring 2001 Book List Edited by Laurele Riippa. Compiled by Lynn Andriani, Dena Croog, Robert Dahlin, Charles Hix, Julia Moberg, Karole Riippa and Bella Stander. -- 1/22/01 Science | Nature | Social Sciences | Psychology Literary Criticism &Essays | Philosophy Science ALLEN &UNWIN (dist. by IPG) Why the Watermelon Won't Ripen in Your Armpit: And Other Science Conundrums (Apr., $14.95) by Ben Selinger answers quirky and bizarre science questions. BRAINWAVES BOOKS (dist. by IPG) Learning &Remembering: How New and Old Brains Acquire and Recall Information (Mar., $7.95) by Allen Bragdon and David Gamon reveals new insights into the mechanisms of learning and recall. CARROLL &GRAF Reprint: Time: Its Origins, Its Enigma, Its History (Aug., $14) by Alexander Waugh. DOVER Clouds in a Glass of Beer: Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics (July, $12.95) by Craig F. Bohren explains scientific enigmas in lively terms. HARCOURT/HARVEST Reprint: The Advent of the Algorithm (May, $14) by David Berlinski. 50,000 first printing. HARPERRESOURCE The Physics Coloring Book (Aug., $20) by Lawrence M. Elson is a learning tool that provides a visual understanding of heat, light, sound and more. 25,000 first printing. Advertising. HOLT/OWL Reprint: Wild Minds: What Animals Really Think (Mar., $15) by Marc Hauser. HYPERION Reprint: Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health (Aug., $16.95) by Laurie Garrett. MIT PRESS Reprint: A Natural History of Rape: Biological Bases of Sexual C rcion (Apr., $17.95) by Randy Thornhill and Craig T. Palmer. MOUNTAIN PRESS Roadside Geology of Massachusetts (Mar., $18) by James W. Skehan studies the terrain found along the state's major highways. THE NEW PRESS Cosmic Horizons: Astronomy at the Cutting Edge (May, $24.95), edited by Steven Soter and Neil de Grasse Tyson, describes the discoveries of modern astrophysics and is the companion to the American Museum of Natural History's Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. Earth: Inside and Out (May, $19.95), edited by Edmond A. Mathez, presents the experts' advice on our planet. Biodiversity Crisis: Losing What Counts (May, $19.95), edited by Michael Novacek, chronicles the fastest mass extinction of species in earth's history. NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS/FROG The Deepening Complexity of Crop Circles: Scientific Research and Urban Legends (Apr., $20) by Eltjo Haselhoff identifies the worldwide appearance of geometric patterns in farm fields and speculates on their origins. OREGON STATE UNIV. PRESS Living with Earthquakes in California: A Survivor's Guide (Apr., $21.95) by Robert S. Yeats reviews the state's geologic history and offers advice on earthquake survival. O'REILLY Developing Bioinformatics Computer Skills (Apr., $32.95) by Cynthia Gibas and Per Jambeck explains how to build computer-based tools that analyze biological data generated by genome sequencing projects. OXFORD UNIV. PRESS Reprint: The Nothing That Is: A Natural History of Zero (Dec., $9.95) by Robert Kaplan. PLUME Reprint: Jacobson's Organ: And the Remarkable Nature of Smell (June, $14) by Lyall Watson. POWERHOUSE PUBLISHING (dist. by Antique Collectors' Club) Leonardo Da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius (Mar., $37) by Michael Desmond and Carlo Pedretti reproduces and studies the artist's observations and theories on astronomy. PROMETHEUS BOOKS Starry Night: Astronomers and P ts Read the Sky (Mar., $18) by David H. Levy celebrates the expression of wonder and curiosity when combining p try with astronomy. S&S/TOUCHSTONE Reprint: The Mysteries Within: A Surgeon Explores Myth, Medicine, and the Human Body (Mar., $14) by Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D. SOURCEBOOKS The Discovery of Time (Mar., $24.95), edited by Stuart McCready, looks at the various ways different cultures track time. TIME-LIFE Backyard Astronomy: Your Guide to Starhopping and Exploring the Universe (May, $16.95), from the Nature Company Guides series, instructs intermediate stargazers on how to enjoy the solar system's wonders. TOTEM BOOKS (dist. by NBN) Copernicus and the Solar System (June, $9.95) by John Henry looks at the birth and revolution of science as understood today. Dawkins, Gould and the Nature of Evolution (June, $9.95) by Kim Sterelny dissects the strengths of the two camps in a bitter debate. UNIV. OF CHICAGO PRESS Killer Algae (Mar., $16) by Alexandre Meinesz recounts the story of an aquarium plant accidentally flushed into the Mediterranean and the subsequent ecological disaster. UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS Red Planet: Scientific and Cultural Encounters with Mars (June, $39.95) by Robert Markley, Harrison Higgs, Michelle Kendrick and Helen Burgess. A DVD accompanies this teaching manual that views Mars as a cultural icon and a scientific study. UNIV. OF TEXAS PRESS Skywatchers: A Revised and Updated Version of Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico (Aug; $34.95, cloth $75) by Anthony F. Aveni offers new insight into the standard introductory text. UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA Gateway to the Moon: Building the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex (Mar., $24.95) by Charles D. Benson and William B. Faherty spans the facility's history. Moon Launch!: A History of the Saturn-Apollo Launch Operations (Mar., $24.95) by Charles D. Benson and William B. Faherty remembers the seven missions to the moon launched between 1969 and 1972. YALE UNIV. PRESS The Birth of Time: How Astronomers Measured the Age of the Universe (Mar.; $11.95, cloth $27.50) by John Gribbin explains how scientists have achieved a definite answer to the great scientific mystery. Nature AKADINE PRESS (dist. by Trafalgar Square) Reprint: Adam's Task: Calling Animals by Name (Mar., $22.95) by Vicki Hearne. ALASKA GEOGRAPHIC Glaciers of Alaska (June, $21.95) by Bruce Molnia tracks the development, anatomy and movement of glaciers. BESS PRESS Field Guide to the Samoan Archipelago: Fish, Wildlife and Protected Areas (Mar., $14.95) by Meryl G. Rose identifies more than 400 species of marine and terrestrial animals. BRADT PUBLICATIONS (dist. by Globe Pequot) The Arctic Ocean: A Guide to the Coastal Wildlife (June, $19.95) by Tony Soper studies polar creatures. CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS Mao's War Against Nature (Apr.; $18.95, cloth $59.95) by Judith Shapiro charts the disastrous environmental consequences of Mao's Great Leap Forward. CONTEMPORARY BOOKS Awakening to Nature: Renewing Your Life by Connecting with the Natural World (Apr., $14.95) by Charles Cook reestablishes a connection with nature's sensibility without forgoing modern life. CORNELL UNIV. PRESS Birds of Ecuador: Status, Distribution, and Taxonomy, Vol. I (Mar.; $60, cloth $120) by Robert S. Ridgley and Paul J. Greenfield provides a wealth of information on the country and its avifauna. CREATIVE STREET PUBLISHING Wildlife Journal Presents: Wild Rescues (June, $14.95) by Linda K bner recounts daring tales of animal rescue. DK PUBLISHING Baboons (Mar.) by Louise Barrett; Chimpanzees (Mar.) by Tamsin Constable; and Gorillas (Mar., $9.95 each) by Michael Bright are published in conjunction with the BBC and the Discovery Channel. DOVER The Rock Book (May, $22.95) by Carroll Lane Fenton and Mildred Adams Fenton chronicles the history of the earth's surface. FALCON North Woods Wildflowers (Mar., $24.95) by Doug Ladd describes and pictures more than 300 species. FEDERAL STREET PRESS The Little Guide to Mammals; ...Reptiles &Amphibians; and ...Whales, Dolphins &Porpoises (Apr., $14.95 each) are guides in a series created with the editors of Merriam-Webster. $15,000 ad/promo. FIREFLY BOOKS A Natural History of Sex: The Ecology and Evolution of Mating Behavior (Mar., $14.95) by Adrial Forsyth illuminates the diversity of sexual activities among living creatures. FOUR WALLS EIGHT WINDOWS An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert: Desert Survivor (Apr., $15.95) by John Annerino details the dangers and pleasures of desert sojourns. GLOBE PEQUOT PRESS Making a Difference: Inspirational Stories of How the Outdoor Industry and Individuals Are Working to Preserve America's Natural Places (Apr., $12.95) by Amy Irvine celebrates the work of grassroots organizations in defeating destructive forces against nature. HOLT/OWL Reprint: The Enduring Shore (May, $15) by Paul Schneider. KNOPF National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Eastern Region, Revised Edition and ...Western Region, Revised Edition (Mar., $19.95 each) include new full-color photos. LANTERN BOOKS Animal Inspiration: True Stories About People Who Rescue Animals (June, $18) by Kim Stallwood contains more than 60 articles, interviews and stories. LITTLE, BROWN/BACK BAY Reprint: The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert (May, $13.95) by Craig Childs. 25,000 first printing. THE LYONS PRESS Reprint: Grey Seas Under: The Perilous Rescue Missions of a North Atlantic Salvage Tug (Apr., $16.95) by Farley Mowat. MILKWEED EDITIONS A Wing in the Door: Life with a Red-Tailed Hawk (Mar., $15.95) by Peri McQuay is the rare story of a human-imprinted hawk. MOUNTAIN PRESS PUBLISHING Wild Berries of the West (May, $18) by Betty Derig and Margaret Fuller names and depicts more than 150 fruits and berries. W.W. NORTON Eco-Economy: Building a New Economy for the Environmental Age (June, $13.95) by Lester R. Brown charges that our present economy is threatening future generations. NORTON/OUTSIDE Why Moths Hate Thomas Edison: And Other Urgent Inquiries into the Odd Nature of Nature (June, $13.95), edited by Hampton Sides, answers such questions as: Do beavers ever get squashed by the trees they gnaw down? OREGON STATE UNIV. PRESS American Nature Writing 2001 (Mar., $17.95), edited by John A. Murray, is the eighth edition showcasing contemporary nature writing. PENN STATE UNIV. PRESS The Lehigh Valley: A Natural and Environmental History (June, $19.95) by Robert Halma and Carl S. Oplinger is both nature guide and narrative history. PRUETT PUBLISHING Yellowstone: Portraits of a Fly-Fishing Landscape (Mar., $16.95) by John Jurasek immerses readers in the park's lakes and rivers. SASQUATCH BOOKS Cat Attacks: True Stories and Hard Lessons from Cougar Country (May, $16.95) by Jo Deurbrouck and Dean Miller documents mountain lion attacks over the last 10 years. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION PRESS Coral Fish (Apr., $14.95) by Linda Pitkin photographs the variety of fish supported by coral reefs around the world. UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESS A Birder's Guide to Alabama (Apr., $24.95), edited by John F. Porter Jr., divides birding spots into four geographical sections. Author tour. UNIV. OF UTAH PRESS A Year in Place (Mar., $17.95), edited by W. Scott Olsen and Bret Lott, ventures from January in Los Angeles to December in New Hampshire. VOYAGEUR PRESS Tornad s (May, $16.95) by Mike Mogil supplies fascinating facts and four-color photos. WASHINGTON SQUARE PRESS Reprint: The Emperor's Embrace (May, $13.95) by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson. WESLEYAN UNIV. PRESS The Book of Music and Nature: An Anthology of Sounds, Words, and Thoughts (Mar., $24.95), edited by David Rothenberg and Marta Ulvaeus, discloses the relationship between music and the natural world; includes a CD. WESTCLIFFE Colorado Caves (Apr., $29.95) by Richard Rhinehart walks through the state's vast collection of caves. WILLOW CREEK PRESS Bear vs. Man: Recent Attacks in Today's Bear Country &How to Avoid the Increasing Danger (Mar., $22.50) by Brad Garfield marks the phenomenal increase of attacks. Reprint: Garden Butterflies of North America: A Gallery of Garden Butterflies &How to Attract Them (Mar., $19.95) by Rick Mikula. Social Sciences BLACKWELL The Blackwell Companion to Modern Irish Culture (Mar., $34.95) by William McCormack includes literary and political history. CHECKMARK BOOKS Crimes and the Rich and Famous (May, $17.95) by Carl Sifakis covers crimes perpetrated by celebrities or committed against them, including the Bloomingdale-Morgan affair and Gianni Versace's murder. Frauds, Deceptions and Swindles (May, $17.95) by Carl Sifakis looks at accident faking, cash machine rackets, the Gold Brick swindle and more. W.W. NORTON Reprint: The Twilight of American Culture (June, $13.95) by Morris Berman. PERENNIAL Reprints: As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised As a Girl (Mar., $14) by John Colapinto. 50,000 first printing; Ordinary Resurrections: Children in the Years of Hope (Apr., $14) by Jonathan Kozol. 75,000 first printing. RONIN PUBLISHING Think for Yourself!: Questioning Pressures to Conform (Apr., $12.95) by Sharon Presley teaches how to use critical thinking to liberate oneself from blind conformity and obedience. Ad/promo. ROUTLEDGE Star Trek: The Human Frontier (Mar., $18.95) by Michèle Barrett and Duncan Barrett contends that the program's continuing voyage is a search for what it means to be human. S&S/FIRESIDE Reprint: I Know Just What You Mean: The Power of Friendship in Women's Lives (May, $14) by Ellen Goodman and Patricia O'Brien. S&S/TOUCHSTONE Reprint: Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There (Mar., $14) by David Brooks. STYLUS PUBLISHING Sisters of the Academy: Emergent Black Women Scholars in Higher Education (Apr., $24.95), edited by Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela and Anna L. Green, shares thoughts from 15 scholars. TEMPLE UNIV. PRESS Taking It Personally: Racism in the Classroom from Kindergarten to College (Apr., $19.95) by Ann Berlak and Sekani Moyenda explores institutionalized racism and teachers' obligations. THREE RIVERS PRESS My 1,000 Americans: A Year-Long Journey Through the Personals (June, $13) by Rochelle Morton. A British woman talks about the 1,000 men who responded to her personal ad. UNIV. OF MICHIGAN PRESS Light from the Ashes: From Child Survivor of Nazi Persecution to Social Scientist (May, $24.95), edited by Peter Suedfeld, offers reminiscences of war, persecution and resilience and their psychological and social implications. UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS Purchasing Power: Black Kids and American Consumer Culture (Apr., $17.95) by Elizabeth Chin exposes the realities facing poor black children. What's the Matter with the Internet? (May, $17.95) by Mark Poster examines the Internet's social and cultural repercussions. UNIV. OF OKLAHOMA PRESS Shamanism (Mar., $12.95) by Piers Vitebsky covers visions, initiation rites, chants and other aspects of the practice. UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS Reprint: The Anatomy of Swearing (Apr., $24.95) by Ashley Montagu. UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS Parenthood in America: Undervalued, Underpaid, Under Siege (Mar.; $22.95, cloth $55), edited by Jack C. Westman, M.D., positions parents' daily concerns and needs in a social policy arena. YALE UNIV. PRESS Dollars and Change: Economics in Context (Mar.; $19.95, cloth $40) by Louis Putterman views the economy from a historical and social perspective. Psychology DOVER Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex (Mar., $4.95) by Sigmund Freud, trans. by A.A. Brill, is the classic study that proposed the complex stages of psychosexual development. DUCKWORTH PUBLISHING (dist. by IPM) Prophets, Cults and Madness (May, $30.95) by Anthony Stevens and John Price studies the psychology behind such leaders as Hitler, David Koresh and Jesus. GUILFORD PRESS Quantum Change: When Epiphanies and Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives (Aug., $15.95) by William R. Miller and Janet C'deBaca explores extraordinary moments of personal transformation. HARBINGER This Child of Mine: A Therapist's Journey (May, $12.95) by Martha Wakenshaw. A psychologist chronicles 15 years of working with abused and neglected children. IMPACT Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better: Profound Self-Therapy for Emotional Well-Being (Mar., $15.95) by Albert Ellis offers a guide to healthy thinking, emotions and behavior. MIT PRESS The Psychopharmacology of Herbal Medicine: Plant Drugs That Alter Mind, Brain, and Behavior (July, $24.95) by Marcello Spinella compiles the most recent information on the major psychoactive herbal medicines. OPEN COURT The Journey of Luke Skywalker: An Analysis of Modern Myth and Symbol (Apr., $19.95) by Steven Galipeau. A Jungian analyst explores the archetypes and religious themes found throughout the Star Wars episodes. PLUME Reprint: The Sex Lives of Teenagers (Aug., $14) by Lynn Ponton, M.D. POLITY PRESS Psychoanalysis: A Critical Introduction (May, $27.95) by Ian Craib looks at the main schools of psychoanalytic thought and the practice of psychotherapy. QUEST The Practice of Dream Healing: Bringing Ancient Greek Mysteries into Modern Medicine (Aug., $18.95) by Edward Tick. A psychotherapist employs the techniques of the Greek god Asklepios for healing in contemporary settings. STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS If Life Is a Game, How Come I'm Not Having Fun?: A Guide to Life's Challenges (June, $14.95) by Paul Brenner advocates applying a spirit of play to everyday life. THORSONS Your Dark Side (June, $16.95) by Vivianne Crowley shows how we can bring new vitality into our lives by confronting the personal traits we most despise. TOTEM BOOKS Hysteria (May, $7.95) by Julia Borssa examines some of the "hysterical conditions" of our time, from dictatorship to pop culture. Narcissism (May, $7.95) by Jeremy Holmes looks at the psychological phenomenon, from Ted Hughes's Ovid to the contributions of Freud and others. TUTTLE/JOURNEY EDITIONS Self-Hypnosis Plain and Simple (Apr., $16.95) by C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins is a tool for personal change. UNIV. OF MINNESOTA PRESS Erotic Anger: A User's Manual (Apr., $18.95) by Gerard Pommier discusses the ways in which anger and sexual desire are intertwined. WORD Unmasking Male Depression (Apr., $12.99) by Archibald D. Hart reveals the cultural "cover-ups" that hide male depression and offers hope to those who suffer from it. Literary Criticism &Essays ANCHOR BOOKS Lost Classics (Aug., $14), edited by Michael Ondaatje, Linda Spalding, Michael Redhill and Esta Spalding, gathers the personal stories of famous writers who describe books loved and lost. BERKLEY Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen (Apr., $13.95), edited by Diane Stevenson, collects the writer's Miami Herald columns. BOYDELL &BREWER Reprint: A Companion to Spanish-American Literature (Apr., $29.95) by Stephen M. Hart. CAVANKERRY PRESS Carolyn Kizer: Perspectives on Her Life and Work (Mar., $24), edited by Annie Finch, Johanna Keller and Candace McClellan, collects critical prose, memoirs and p try that explore Kizer's contributions to the art of p try. COFFEE HOUSE PRESS Necessary Distance: Essays and Criticism (Apr., $15.95) by Clarence Major is a compendium of prose by the contemporary American literary figure. COPPER CANYON PRESS On P try &Craft: Selected Prose (Apr., $15) by Theodore R thke offers thoughts on imaginative possibilities and provides advice to young p ts. DUKE UNIV. PRESS Turning South Again: Rethinking Modernism/Re-Reading Booker T. (May, $15.95) by Houston A. Baker Jr. offers a revisionist account of the struggle for black modernism. FARRAR, STRAUS &GIROUX Reprint: Shakespeare's Language (Aug., $15) by Frank Kermode. FSG/FABER &FABER Pure Pleasure: A Guide to the 20th Century's Most Enjoyable Books (May, $14) by John Carey. The British literary critic combines criticism, biography and cultural context for each selection of 50 books. GRAYWOLF PRESS Many Circles: New and Selected Essays (May, $16) by Albert Goldbarth weaves an array of topics including alien life, Jewish history and quantum physics. Advertising. Author tour.The Private I: Privacy in a Public World (May, $16) by Molly Peacock. Writers discuss topics pertaining to privacy issues. Advertising. LITTLE, BROWN/BACK BAY Reprint: Me Talk Pretty One Day (June, $14.95) by David Sedaris. MODERN LIBRARY The Fun of It: Stories from the New Yorker's"The Talk of the Town"(May, $15), edited by Lillian Ross, combines wit, reportage, mini-profiles and essays on the high and low. W.W. NORTON Reprints: Were You Always an Italian?: Ancestors and Other Icons of Italian America (June, $13.95) by Maria Laurino; Bodies in Motion and at Rest: On Metaphor and Mortality (June, $12.95) by Thomas Lynch. OXFORD UNIV. PRESS Concise Companion to African-American Literature (Mar., $22.50) by William L. Andrews addresses icons of black literary culture. PENGUIN Beat Down to Your Soul: What Was the Beat Generation? P ms, Essays, Memoirs, Notes, Protests, Attacks, and Apologies--from the Beat Experience That Rocked the World (June, $15), edited by Ann Charters, brings together essays, reviews, memoirs, p ms and sketches. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Reprint: Sincerely, Andy Rooney (Apr., $13) by Andy Rooney. RENAISSANCE BOOKS The Stephen King Universe (May, $19.95) by Stanley Wiater and Christopher Golden offers a tale-by-tale examination of the interconnected elements in King's work. 30,000 first printing. RUMINATOR BOOKS Reprint: The Disappearance of the Outside (May, $15) by Andrei Codrescu. SARABANDE BOOKS Passing the Word: Writers on Their Mentors (July, $16.95), edited by Lee Martin and Jeffrey Skinner. Writers explore the relevance of those who helped form their talent. TALISMAN HOUSE Starting Out in the Sixties (June, $21.95) by Aram Saroyan presents memoirs, reflections and essays on Ginsberg, Warhol, Burroughs and others. YALE UNIV. PRESS Bright Pages: Yale Writers, 1701-2001 (Apr.; $29.95, cloth $50), edited by J.D. McClatchy, contains the work of writers whose experiences at Yale exerted a powerful force on their craft. Philosophy IVAN R. DEE Marx in 90 Minutes (June; $6.95, cloth $14.95) by Paul Strathern is a new addition to the Philosophers in 90 Minutesseries. DOVER Non-Violent Resistance (Satyagraha) (Apr., $10.95) by M.K. Gandhi offers a selection of writings on civil disobedience, focusing on passive resistance. HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE PRESS Common Sense About Uncommon Wisdom: Ancient Teachings of Vedanta (May, $15.95) by Dhruv S. Kaji introduces the Indian philosophy for those seeking freedom from limitations. OPEN COURT The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer (Apr., $16.95), edited by William Irvin, Mark Conard and Aeon Skoble, humorously examines the principles behind the animated family. POLITY PRESS A Taste for the Secret (Mar., $19.95) by Jacques Derrida and Maurizo Ferraris discusses genesis, justice, authorship, death, indication and time. SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS The Book of Reason (Apr., $15.95) by Montague Brown looks at commonly confused terms like lust and love, justice and revenge and more. TOTEM BOOKS (dist. by NBN) Introducing Aristotle by Rupert Woodfin and Introducing Modernism by Chris Rodrigues (July, $11.95 each) serve as introductory texts. YALE UNIV. PRESS Utopia (Mar; $6.95, cloth $20), trans. by Clarence H. Miller, offers an introduction that outlines some of the problems and issues that the book raises. Science | Nature | Social Sciences | Psychology Literary Criticism &Essays | Philosophy Launch the Spring 2001 Book List Index |
Spring 2001 Book List
Jan 22, 2001
A version of this article appeared in the 01/22/2001 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline:
