Skyward (music CD)
Marcia Sloane
Local cellist extraordinaire has recorded this refreshing album of original songs from whimsical to serious, always thoughtful, and a set of pieces featuring cello inspired by paintings of Marc Chagall. A pleasant listen!
The Female Brain
Louann Brizendine, MD
This author, a pioneering neurobiologist, describes the neurochemical basis of female behavior, emotions, and attitudes from conception to maturity, and compares female and male brain function. An enlightening read for females & males alike.
Rainforest
Thomas Marent
Exquisite photography of plant and animal creatures of the rainforest. This book presents a compelling case for protecting the world's remaining rainforests, home to the widest diversity of wildlife on the planet.
CAFTA & Free Trade
Greg Spotts
This short read will educate the reader about the disastrous effects of "Free Trade" policies on US and foreign economies. These policies are designed to benefit Big Business at the expense of workers, consumers, the environment, & democracy.
Lost in the Woods
Carl Sams & Jean Stoick
Exquisite photography, a sweet story, this children's book is a pleasure to look at and read.
A touching story of life in the animal world.
Chesapeake
James Michener
Michener's historical epic covers 400 hears of American history in Maryland from the earliest colonies to the late 20th century, and weaves the stories of many generations on the same families into a rich tapestry. Very well researched, excellent writing. A great read!
Debra Dawson's Good Thyme Herb Blends Cookbook
Debra Dawson
This book is laid out in an easy-to-read manner and contains recipes for hearty and unpretentious everyday to special-event meals. Having eaten much of this author's fare, I might also add "delicious"!
Tour de France (audio CD)
Debra Dawson
Playing traditional French music together for more than two decades, this group was chosen to play live on A Prairie Home Companion in NY city. Some of the best music of its kind outside of France!
Electromagnetic Fields
B. Blake Levitt
This author is a recognized authority on the harmful health effects of electromagnetic radiation on the human body. Anyone concerned about this should definitely read this book!
Spiritual Revolution, Personal Revolution
Randall Bancroft
Formerly a popular long-term local chiropractor, zen teacher Randy Bancroft has compiled his essays and talks into this book. In it he offers readers an accessible interpretation of basic Buddhist ideas as a way of transforming everyday experience to awareness.
Hidden Meanings of the World's Greatest Stories
E. Matthews Dawson
Authored by the father & grandfather of longtime locals Grail & Daney Dawson, this book takes readers on a magic carpet ride into a mystical/occult interpretation of some of the world's best known stories.
This page last updated May 13, 2008