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Sci-Tech, Professional Reference & Trade Booklist Fall 2007 Reference & Trade Booklist

3rd Qtr. Newsletter 2007Prices are current as of August 20, 2007 and are in CDN dollars

(plus applicable taxes). Prices are subject to change without notice.

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ARCHITECTURE & BUILDINGS

Future City: Experiment and Utopia in Architecture Brayer 2007, Book #: BH489ISBN 13: 978-0500-28651-7Penguin, $46.00

Designflux 09Michel ChanaudThe DVD-magazine designFLUX offers a panorama of current events in graphic motion design on a three-monthly basis: interviews with designers, themed reports, and an array of background information. Due 11/07, Book #: CZ999ISBN 13: 978-2350-17076-3Birkhauser, $31.95

Environment and Children: Passive Lessons from the Everyday EnvironmentChristopher DayOne of the world’s leading thinkers on the impact of buildings on people, Christopher Day’s insights offer new light on one of the most important issues for today’s society. Due 10/07, Book #: DV580ISBN 13: 978-07506-8344-9Architectural, $41.50

Architecture on ArchitectureKenneth Frampton2007, Book #: FR348ISBN 13: 978-158093-184-7Canbook Dist, $50.00

Building the West: The Early Architects of British ColumbiaDonald LuxtonDue 11/07, Book #: L0422ISBN 13: 978-088922-554-1Raincoast Books, $39.95

Row Houses: A Prospective Housing Typology in Four Volumes(Volume 2)Usch PfeiferFor the Typology of residential buildings, the authors have developed systematic new presentations of the most innovative types. Each individual volume lays out the possibilities for using and transforming a particular form of residential structure. Due 11/07, Book #: PY437ISBN 13: 978-376437-838-7Birkhauser, $47.50

Ecohouse, 3eSue RoafNow in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. 2007, Book #: RR139ISBN 13: 978-07506-6903-0Architectural, $58.95

In Detail: Cost-Effective Building: Economic Constructions & ConceptsChristian SchittichThis latest volume in the In Detail series turns the spotlight on projects otherwise overshadowed by the spectacular and extravagant buildings that fill the specialist journals: unvarnished, unpretentious buildings that, despite tight budgets, are clearly worked out to the last detail. Due 11/07, Book #: SP067ISBN 13: 978-376438-393-0Springer, $100.50

Photoshop for Architectural RenderingHorst SondermannThis volume features solutions for typical everyday tasks and helps planners, architects and students achieve satisfying results with the help of Photoshop software. Due 2/08, Book #: SL430ISBN 13: 978-3211-71591-8Springer Vienna, $70.95

Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog, 3e revised Storrer Among the many books available on Frank Lloyd Wright, William Allin Storrer’s classic The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog is the authoritative guide to all of Wright’s built work. Due 9/07, Book #: SP917ISBN 13: 978-0226-77620-0U. Chicago, $44.50

Flexible HousingJeremy TillFlexible housing is housing that can adjust to the changing needs of the user and accommodate new technologies as they emerge. Flexible Housing by Jeremy Till and Tatjana Schneider examines the past, present and future of this important subject through over 160 international examples. Due 9/07, Book #: TM314ISBN 13: 978-07506-8202-2Architectural, $73.50


Sci-Tech, Professional Reference & Trade Booklist - Fall 2007


Thinking Architecture, 2ePeter ZumthorIn these essays Peter Zumthor expresses his motivation in designing and buildings, which speak to our emotions and understanding in so many ways, and possess a powerful and unmistakable presence and personality. 2006, Book #: ZK093ISBN 13: 978-376437-497-6Birkhauser, $47.50

ART

Atmosphere: The Shapes of Things to Come Architecture, Interior Design and ArtHanneke KamphuisNot just another book on architecture and design: Atmosphere invites, encourages and motivates. It goes beyond the basic components of form, colour and material to identify and explore seven atmospheric layers that not only exist simultaneously but owing to their fleeting nature, can easily merge to form new combinations, over and over again. Due 10/07, Book #: KC164ISBN 13: 978-376438-387-9Springer, $94.50

Diana in Art Mehmet Mem Mehmet has gathered together 200 beautiful and varied paintings that celebrate the life of Diana, the People’s Princess. It also includes many Canadians: Ken Burkitt (a portrait that is made up entirely Swarovski crystals), Roch Defayette and Rich Thistle (whose works have appeared in numerous publications including Time Magazine). 2007, Book #: MP615ISBN 13: 978-1904957-03-4Chaucer Press, $47.50

Times of the Signs: Communication and Information: A Visual Analysis of New Urban SpacesEric SadinThis highly visual investigation shows the complex nature and enormous impact of recent developments in our information society: a transformation produced by the irresistible combined expansion of digital technology and telecommunication networks. Due 10/07, Book #: SL512ISBN 13: 978-376438-367-1Springer, $58.95

ASTRONOMY

The Story of Manned Space StationsPhilip BakerPhilip Baker charts the history of manned space stations from the very beginning in a logical, chronological order. He tells the story of the two major space powers starting out on their very separate programs, but slowly coming together through ASTP, Shuttle-Mir, and the ISS, and includes programs that rarely get mentioned. 2007, Book #: B8306ISBN 13: 978-0387-30775-6Springer, $35.50

Astronomy and Astrophysics Bhattacharya Due 10/07, Book #: BH495ISBN 13: 978-1934015-05-6Infinity Science, $82.95

Aurora: Observing and Recording Nature’s Spectacular Light ShowNeil BoneThis new book addresses a gap in the literature, offering an explanation of the aurora’s causes, how the occurrence of major events may now be predicted, and how amateur observers can go about recording displays. 2007, Book #: BT419ISBN 13: 978-0387-36052-2Springer, $41.50

Jupiter and How to Observe It McanallyAstronomers’ Observing Guidesprovide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. Due 2/08, Book #: MS101ISBN 13: 978-185233-750-6Springer, $47.50

Robotic Exploration of the Solar System: Part I: The Golden Age 1957-1982Paolo UliviPaolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in Robotic Exploration of the Solar System a detailed history of unmanned missions of exploration of our Solar System. Due 9/07, Book #: U2770ISBN 13: 978-0387-49326-8Springer, $47.50

BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Gordon Brown: Past Present and Future Beckett This book, written in the first three months of the year in which Brown becomes Prime Minister, is both a biography and an assessment. Francis Beckett interviewed several of Brown’s closest political collaborators, and had a background briefing from Brown himself. 2007, Book #: I7001ISBN 13: 978-1905791-14-9IPM, $22.50

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Artificial Cells: Biotechnology Nanomedicine Regenerative Medicine, Blood Substitutes Bioencapsulation and Cell/Stem Therapy Chang 2007, Book #: CW597ISBN 13: 978-981270-576-1World Scientific, $160.50

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CHEMISTRY

Medicinal Chemistry: Chemistry and Molecular Aspects of Drug Design and ActionP. N. Kourounakis Written by experts representing various research fields, Medicinal Chemistry addresses current Chemistry addresses current Chemistryepidemiological, scientific, social, and economic concerns, and considers approaches to Alzheimer’s, HIV, addiction, and environmental chemical toxicity, as well as cardiovascular, psychological, and neurological disorders. It also examines approaches to rational drug design. Due 12/07, Book #: KV882ISBN 13: 978-08493-9006-7Taylor & Francis, $212.50

BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT

Managing Humans Lopp Whether you’re an aspiring manager, a current manager, or just wondering what the heck a manager does all day, there is a story in this book that will speak to you. 2007, Book #: LZ796ISBN 13: 978-159059-844-3APRESS, $29.50

Fuzzy Logic for Business, Finance, and Management, 2e Bojadziev 2007, Book #: BM357ISBN 13: 978-981270-649-2World Scientific, $100.50

Business Continuity Management, 2e ElliotSince the publication of the first edition in 2002, interest in crisis management has been fuelled by a number of events, including 9/11. The first edition was praised for its rigorous yet logical approach, and this is continued in the second edition, which provides a well-researched, theoretically robust approach to the topic combined with empirical research in continuity management. Due 2008, Book #: EC841ISBN 13: 978-0415-37109-4Routledge, $53.95

Influencer: Mastering the Power to Change AnythingJoseph GrennyFrom the bestselling authors who taught the world how to have Crucial Conversations comes Influencer, a thought-Influencer, a thought-Influencerprovoking book that combines the remarkable insights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencers from all walks of life. 2007, Book #: GF134ISBN 13: 978-007-148499-2McGraw-Hill, $29.95

SUMO Your Relationships: How to Handle, Not Strangle The People You Live And Work WithPaul McGeeS.U.M.O. Your Relationships will help you manage, maintain, grow and move on, in your key relationships with others and yourself. At some point in your life you are going to have to deal with difficult relationships, whether it’s with a colleague, parent, friend or partner. Isn’t it time you did a stock take of your relationships and started making the best of them? 2007, Book #: ML993ISBN 13: 978-184112-743-9Capstone Publishing, $29.99

Accounting and Business Ethics McPhail Due 8/07, Book #: MK920ISBN 13: 978-0415-36236-8Routledge, $49.95

E-Commerce and V-Business: Digital Enterprise in the Twenty-First Century, 2eStuart BarnesE-commerce and V-business examines the impact of the Internet and associated technologies on two related aspects of business: electronic commerce and virtual organization. Using a combination of recent theory and empirical evidence it demonstrates how forward thinking organizations are reaping considerable advantages from exciting new business models in these areas. 2007, Book #: BX606ISBN 13: 978-07506-6493-6Butterworth, $56.95

BUSINESS: ECONOMICS/FINANCE

The Canadian Guide to Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft and Other FraudGraham McWatersDue 10/07, Book #: MP272ISBN 13: 978-1897178-46-1Raincoast Books, $21.95

Stewardship-Based Economics Raymond WY Kao (McMaster University)This is a book with a blueprint for the twenty-first century, proposing a two-fold approach to easing the pressure on both the human race and the world we live in. It calls for a change of mindset from ownership to stewardship and a shift of responsibility to the corporate entities as a sub-system of the market economy. 2007, Book #: K1436ISBN 13: 978-981270-479-5World Scientific, $54.50

Lectures in International FinancePaul R. Masson (University of Toronto, Canada)2007, Book #: MY774ISBN 13: 978-981256-912-7World Scientific, $41.50

Theory of the Firm’s Cost of Capital: How Debt Affects the Firm’s Risk Value Tax Rate and Government’s Tax Claim Rao 2007, Book #: RN304ISBN 13: 978-981256-949-3World Scientific, $63.95

BUSINESS: MARKETING/SALES

Anatomy of a TrendHenrik VejlgaardWhy do millions of people end up wearing the same style of clothing? What makes people change their tastes in food, music, and cars? It’s because of trends-the powerful process of change that affects every industry across the globe. Drawing on his groundbreaking research, trend sociologist Henrik Vejlgaard unearths essential clues about how trends emerge and go mainstream and examines the influential individuals who make this happen. Due 9/07, Book #: V9586ISBN 13: 978-007-148870-9McGraw-Hill, $26.95




Strategies and Tools for Corporate BloggingJohn CassThis book targets business people, marketing professionals, public relations firms, search engine optimization and online marketing agency staff with a primer on the importance of corporate blogging and how to conduct a successful blogger relations ongoing campaign. 2007, Book #: CW058ISBN 13: 978-07506-8416-3Butterworth, $35.50

Advertising: New Techniques for Visual Seduction Stoklossa 2007, Book #: SH410ISBN 13: 978-0500-51340-8Penguin, $75.00

COMPUTER SCIENCE: GENERAL

ASP.NET Ajax in ActionJonathan M. Gibbins2007, Book #: GE443ISBN 13: 978-1933988-14-6O’Reilly, $53.50

Real-Time Systems: Modeling Design and Applications Ionescu 2007, Book #: I5143ISBN 13: 978-981024-424-8World Scientific, $156.95

How to Cheat at Microsoft Vista Administration Kanclirz How to Cheat will help you get How to Cheat will help you get How to CheatVista up and running as quickly and safely as possible and provide you with a solid idea of all the important changes and improvements the new Microsoft Vista OS has to offer. 2007, Book #: K1255ISBN 13: 978-159749-174-7Syngress, $58.95

GUI Bloopers 2.0: Common User Interface Design Don’ts and DosJeff Johnson(UI Wizards, Inc., San Francisco, CA)A major revision of a classic reference, GUI Bloopers 2.0 looks at user interface design bloopers from commercial software, Web sites, and information appliances, explaining how intelligent, well-intentioned professionals make these dreadful mistakes--and how you can avoid them. 2007, Book #: JF125ISBN 13: 978-012-370643-0Morgan Kaufmann, $58.95

Streaming and Digital Media: Understanding the Business and TechnologyDan RayburnSteaming and Digital Media gives you a concise and direct analysis to understand a scalable, profitable venture, as well as the common and hidden pitfalls to avoid in your business. 2007, Book #: RQ128ISBN 13: 978-0240-80957-1Focal Press, $47.50

How to Cheat in Photoshop CS3: The Art of Creating Photorealistic Montages, 4eSteve CaplinWhen you’re short on time with crunching deadlines, but there s no way you can sacrifice quality, this book/DVD comes to the rescue. Nobody knows more about how to work fast under pressure and still produce top-notch photographic images than hands-on graphic artist and journalist, Steve Caplin. 2007, Book #: CW150ISBN 13: 978-0240-52062-9Focal Press, $47.50

MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide (70-620), 2eJames ChellisThis comprehensive book provides both practical guidance and exam preparation with: Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you’re getting the instruction you need for the exam. 2007, Book #: SG280ISBN 13: 978-007-148999-7Sybex, $61.95

Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers: A Professional Image Editor’s Guide to the Creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC, 2007Martin EveningMaster the power of Photoshop CS3 with an internationally renowned photographer by your side. 2007, Book #: ED863ISBN 13: 978-0240-52028-5Focal Press, $55.50

Photoshop CS3 Essential Skills, 2007Mark GalerBrimming with beautiful pictures, this successful book guides you through a project-based, progressive curriculum so that you can build all the essential skills to enhance photographs creatively and professionally with Photoshop CS3. 2007, Book #: G5390ISBN 13: 978-0240-52064-3Focal Press, $43.95

Adobe Photoshop Layers Book Lynch Timeless, not version specific, this book will help you take layers to a new level to increase your efficiency and produce better end results, whatever release of the software you use. 2007, Book #: LY495ISBN 13: 978-0240-52076-6Focal Press, $47.50

Color Imaging: Fundamentals and Applications Reinhard Due 8/07, Book #: RR835ISBN 13: 978-156881-344-8A K Peters, $93.50




COMPUTER SCIENCE: GRAPHICS & GAME DESIGN

Haptic Rendering Lin Due 12/07, Book #: L0099ISBN 13: 978-156881-332-5A K Peters, $75.95

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Virtual Reality McMenemy A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Virtual Realitybrings together under one cover all the aspects of graphics, video, audio, and haptics that have to work together to make virtual reality a reality. 2007, Book #: MG749ISBN 13: 978-156881-303-5A K Peters, $93.50

COMPUTER SCIENCE: WEB DESIGN & PROGRAMMING

Pro PHP: Patterns, Frameworks, Testing, and More McArthur Taking care to focus solely on those topics that will have the most impact on experienced PHP developers, Pro PHP is written Pro PHP is written Pro PHPfor readers seeking to take their understanding of both PHP and sound software development practices to the next level. Due 12/07, Book #: MN414ISBN 13: 978-159059-819-1APRESS, $58.95

Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems and Solutions Roberts Due 12/07, Book #: RT081ISBN 13: 978-159904-801-7IGI Global, $194.95

Intellectual Property Protection for Multimedia Information Technology Sasaki Due 12/07, Book #: SR818ISBN 13: 978-159904-762-1IGI Global, $194.95

Pro Oracle Application Express Scott In Pro Oracle Application Express, authors John Scott and Scott Spendolini open the ‘hood’ of APEX and expose the full power behind its easy-to-use GUI interface. Due 9/07, Book #: SH372ISBN 13: 978-159059-827-6APRESS, $58.95

Handbook of Visual Languages for Instructional Design: Theories and Practices Botturi Due 11/07, Book #: BR584ISBN 13: 978-159904-729-4IGI Global, $230.50

COMPUTER SCIENCE: SECURITY & ENCRYPTION

Security and Software for Cybercafes AdomiThe first cybercafes opened over a decade ago, and today have increasingly become more popular, with over 5,000 verified locations worldwide. Security and Software for Cybercafes explores emerging trends and technologies in the industry. Due 3/08, Book #: AD180ISBN 13: 978-159904-903-8IGI Global, $194.95

Google Hacking for Penetration Testers, 2eJohnny Long (Known as The Google Guy) Google Hacking for Penetration Testers, Volume 2 shows the art of torqueing Google used by security professionals and system administrators to find this sensitive information and self-police their own organizations. 2007, Book #: LZ324ISBN 13: 978-159749-176-1Elsevier Science, $58.95

Economics of Identity TheftL. Jean CampThe Economics of Identity Theft: Avoidance, Causes and Possible Cures , a professional book, discusses privacy as multi-dimensional, and then pulls forward the economics of privacy in the first few chapters. This book also includes identity-based signatures, spyware, and the placement of biometric security in an economically broken system, which results in a broken biometric system. 2007, Book #: CV440ISBN 13: 978-0387-34589-5Springer, $70.95

COMPUTER SCIENCE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Concise Introduction to Multiagent Systems & Distributed Artificial Intelligence Vlassis 2007, Book #: VA084ISBN 13: 978-159829-526-9Morgan & Claypool, $47.50

Image Pattern Recognition: Synthesis and Analysis in BiometricsSvetlana N. Yanushkevich (University of Calgary)2007, Book #: Y4339ISBN 13: 978-981256-908-0World Scientific, $109.95

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)

Biologically Inspired Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games Charles Due 12/07, Book #: C7362ISBN 13: 978-159140-646-4IGI Global, $117.95

AutoCAD X and AutoCAD LT X: No Experience RequiredDavid FreyPresenting you with the perfect step-by-step introduction to the world’s leading CAD software, this this perennial bestseller is completely revised and features comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the latest AutoCAD features, such as dynamic blocks, external references, and 3D design. 2008, Book #: FP133ISBN 13: 978-0470-12653-0Sybex, $41.99




Expert CAD Management: The Complete GuideRobert GreenThis indispensable resource is packed with savvy insights, practical techniques, and real-world advice to broaden your technical, business, and management skills. 2007, Book #: G1937ISBN 13: 978-0470-11653-1Sybex, $59.99

AutoCAD 2008 Essentials Hamad Due 9/07, Book #: HU696ISBN 13: 978-1934015-06-3Infinity Science, $58.95

Introducing Revit X: BIM for BeginnersE. KrygielRevit Architecture is transforming how architectural models are designed and documented, and this is the perfect guide to quickly become productive with this industry-leading BIM solution. 2007, Book #: KZ968ISBN 13: 978-0470-12652-3Sybex, $47.99

ENERGY

2007 International Petroleum Encyclopedia, 2007 Hilvard Nowhere else will you find this listing together in one source. The IPE contains more than 350 pages of information on important activities and developments concerning oilfield , pipelines, refineries, tanker terminals, and more. 2007, Book #: PY718ISBN 13: 978-159370-103-1Pennwell, $230.50

Dictionary of Energy and FuelsClifford Jones (University of Aberdeen, UK)This comprehensive dictionary comprises over 1300 definitions and brief articles to provide an extremely useful ready-reference work on solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. 2007, Book #: JF173ISBN 13: 978-14200-6194-9Taylor & Francis, $35.50

Renewable Energy Systems, 2eMarcelo Godoy Simoes (Colorodo School of Mines, Golden)Focusing on renewable energy applications and fundamentals of induction generators, Alternative Energy Systems provides coverage of all aspects related to the design, operation, and overall analysis of such systems. Due 12/07, Book #: SU663ISBN 13: 978-14200-5532-0Taylor & Francis, $117.95

A Vision of a Secure Energy Future Caputo 2007, Book #: C0105ISBN 13: 978-159829-334-0Morgan & Claypool, $47.50

Energy Resources and the Long-Term Future Avery 2008, Book #: AC783ISBN 13: 978-981270-764-2World Scientific, $80.50

ENGINEERING: GENERAL

Engineering Poverty and the Earth Catalano Catalano offers a different vision for the engineering profession, one that explicitly deals with the issues of environmental degradation and of poverty. 2007, Book #: CY764ISBN 13: 978-159829-218-3Morgan & Claypool, $41.50

ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL Programming for Chemical Engineers: Using C C++ and MATLAB Kapuno Due 10/07, Book #: KB448ISBN 13: 978-1934015-09-4Infinity Science, $82.95

Eisler’s Encyclopedia of Environmentally Hazardous Priority ChemicalsRonald EislerThe only product that centers on the most hazardous environmental chemicals to sensitive natural resources. The only single volume compendium on the subject, allowing ease in consulting. Written by a noted national and international authority on chemical risk assessment to living organisms. 2007, Book #: ED864ISBN 13: 978-0444-53105-6Elsevier Science, $230.50

Safety Sense: A Laboratory Guide, 2eThis is a slim, benchtop reference collection of tips and warnings on the safe handling of chemicals and biologicals, listed alphabetically by compound. Extracted from a wide range of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press manuals, this valuable information is presented in a handy format designed for easy use. The volume also includes helpful charts and tables. 2007, Book #: CY870ISBN 13: 978-087969-783-9Cold Springs, $17.95

ENGINEERING: CIVIL Structural Analysis Menon Due 12/07, Book #: ML419ISBN 13: 978-184265-337-1Alpha Science, $115.95

Sustainable Housing Development: A New PerspectiveRebecca ChiuHousing by nature is multi-faceted. It consumes natural resources and produces impact on the natural environment during its lifetime. It consitutes a major economic activity and has significant impact on the general economy. It is an important component of social development and quality of life. Therefore if we want to understand housing in its totality, we need to take a more holistic perspective, akin to that advocated by the sustainable development concepts. 2007, Book #: CJ406ISBN 13: 978-0415-38961-7Routledge, $63.95




ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL

Newnes Guide to Television and Video Technology: The Guide for the Digital Age - from HDTV, DVD and flat-screen technology, 4eK. F. Ibrahim (College of North West London, UK)This book provides a full and comprehensive coverage of video and television technology including the latest developments in display equipment, HDTV and DVD. Due 9/07, Book #: I6869ISBN 13: 978-07506-8165-0Newnes, $41.50

Circuit Analysis Salam 2007, Book #: SV422ISBN 13: 978-184265-413-2Alpha Science, $94.50

ENGINEERING: ENVIRONMENTAL

Arsenic in Drinking Water WhoPrepared under the auspices of WHO in collaboration with the World Bank and UNICEF under the authority of the Administrative Committee on Water Resources (ACCSCWR) Arsenic in Drinking Water provides a synthesis of Water provides a synthesis of Watercurrent knowledge of a key concern of global drinking-water safety.2007, Book #: WD590ISBN 13: 978-1900222-66-2IWA Publishing, $177.50 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Environmental Aspects of Zoonotic Diseases Armon Environmental Aspects of Zoonotic Diseases provides a definitive description, commentary and research needs of environmental aspects related to zoonotic diseases. There are many interrelated connections between the environment and zoonotic diseases such as: water, soil, air and agriculture. Due 1/08, Book #: AM926ISBN 13: 978-184339-085-5IWA Publishing, $177.50

EDUCATION

Toward a Science of Distributed Learning Fiore Drawing on findings from the cognitive and organizational sciences, they tackle such questions as the difference between distributed and collocated learning and performance, the effect of learner control in automated training, and the power of narrative in debriefing at a distance. This volume provides rich data and avenues for future research side-by-side with practical applications for today’s fast-changing organizations. 2007, Book #: FP475ISBN 13: 978-159147-800-3APA, $94.50

Covering the Curriculum with Stories: Six Cross-Curricular Projects that Teach Literacy & Thinking Through Dynamic Play w/CD-ROM Ginnis 2007, Book #: GE279ISBN 13: 978-1904424-97-0Crown House, $47.50

Technology Application Competencies for K-12 TeachersIrene ChenTechnology Application Competencies for K-12 Teachersis designed to strengthen understanding of the critical information in the framework for technology application competencies for K-12 teachers.2007, Book #: ZS975ISBN 13: 978-159904-735-5IGI Global, $117.95

Handbook of Early Literacy Research, Volume 2David K. DickinsonThe Handbook of Early Literacy Research presents cutting-edge knowledge on all aspects of literacy learning in the early years. 2007, Book #: DW950ISBN 13: 978-159385-577-2Guilford, $51.95

Fluency in the ClassroomMelanie R. KuhnThis timely book offers two distinct approaches to oral reading instruction that can easily be incorporated into primary-grade literacy curricula. Due 10/07, Book #: KB310ISBN 13: 978-159385-573-4Guilford, $29.50

EDUCATION: SPECIAL

Promoting Self-Determination in Students with Developmental DisabilitiesMichael L. WehmeyerThis volume reviews the breadth of available methods for teaching components of self-determination--including choice making, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, self-advocacy, and self-regulated learning--and provides best-practice recommendations that teachers can put to immediate use in the classroom. 2007, Book #: WX299ISBN 13: 978-159385-460-7Guilford, $29.50

FILM: FILM/VIDEO TECHNICAL

How Video Works, 2eDiana WeynandHow Video Works has been a bible for professionals in the video world since 1985. It offers easy to understand explanations of the entire world of video. A complete guide from analog video to all the new digital technologies, including HD, compression, and encoding. This book is a must-have for any broadcast or video production department. 2007, Book #: WX466ISBN 13: 978-0240-80933-5Focal Press, $47.50

Video Demystified, 5e Jack What doesn’t have a video component nowadays? IPod, cell phone, computer, they all have video. And, of course, television which is a major source of our entertainment and information. Any engineer involved in designing, manufacturing, or testing video electronics needs this book! 2007, Book #: JE438ISBN 13: 978-07506-8395-1Newnes, $82.95




FICTION: GENERALBeowulfBook #: BN630ISBN 13: 978-184022-614-0Wordsworth, $9.50

Terror by Night Bierce Book #: BN633ISBN 13: 978-184022-534-1Wordsworth, $8.50

The Bishop of Hell & Other Stories Bowen Book #: BN635ISBN 13: 978-184022-537-2Wordsworth, $8.50

Three Hostages Buchan Book #: BN469ISBN 13: 978-185326-252-4Wordsworth, $4.95

Scenes of Clerical Life Eliot Book #: EE884ISBN 13: 978-184022-621-8Wordsworth, $5.95

Well of Loneliness Hall Book #: HW415ISBN 13: 978-184022-455-9Wordsworth, $5.95

The Right Hand of Doom Howard Book #: HW422ISBN 13: 978-184022-611-9Wordsworth, $8.50

Rewards & Fairies Kipling Book #: KC520ISBN 13: 978-185326-159-6Wordsworth, $4.95

The Whisperer in Darkness: Collected Short Stories Vol 1 Lovecraft Book #: L1355ISBN 13: 978-184022-608-9Wordsworth, $8.50

Knock Three Times! Saint John Webb Book #: SP231ISBN 13: 978-185326-132-9Wordsworth, $4.95

Great Comedies & Tragedies Shakespeare Book #: SP234ISBN 13: 978-184022-145-9Wordsworth, $9.50

To the Devil a Daughter Wheatley Book #: W0205ISBN 13: 978-184022-544-0Wordsworth, $8.50

FOOD SCIENCE

Food Safety: Old Habits New Perspectives Entis Food Safety offers an intriguing, anecdotal assessment of food and waterborne illnesses ‘from farm to fork.’ 2007, Book #: ED994ISBN 13: 978-155581-417-5ASM, $58.95

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Forensic Science, 2eAndrew R.W. JacksonThe book is scientifically rigorous but written in a friendly and engaging style making it the ideal companion for undergraduate students beginning a forensic science course; as background for MSc students; as a reference for related professions such as lawyers or police officers; or simply for the casual reader who wants to learn more about this fascinating area. Due 9/07, Book #: JF350ISBN 13: 978-013-199880-3P-H, $66.95

The Forensic Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Handbook for Clinicians and Attorneys, 2eGregory Murrey The Forensic Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injury provides comprehensive Brain Injury provides comprehensive Brain Injurycoverage of the most current research on traumatic brain injury and related forensic issues. Due 11/07, Book #: MQ961ISBN 13: 978-08493-9075-3Taylor & Francis, $165.50

GENERAL INTEREST

Lifetime of Secrets: A Postsecret Book Frank WarrenA Lifetime of Secrets, is composed of never-before-seen secrets from people as young as eight and as old as eighty. Exhibit of Frank Warren’s collection is coming to the Winnipeg Art Gallery in 2007! Due 10/07, Book #: W1718ISBN 13: 978-006-123860-4Morrow, $34.95

The Dangerous Book for BoysConn Iggulden2006, Book #: I6072ISBN 13: 978-000-723274-1HarperCollins T, $39.95

Chase’s Calendar of Events 2008 w/CD-ROM, 51e The Editors Of ChaseRely on Chase’s--the world’s datebook for 50 years--and be in the know. Chase’s Calendar of Events, the publication launched by William and Harrison Chase in 1957, has become the authoritative guide to special occurrences, holidays, anniversaries, celebrity birthdates, religious observances, sporting events, and more around the world. Due 10/07, Book #: TN824ISBN 13: 978-007-148903-4McGraw-Hill, $76.95

Italy’s Most Wanted Mangiafico 2007, Book #: MN009ISBN 13: 978-159797-087-7Potomac Books, $16.50

Censored 2008: The Top 25 Censored StoriesPeter PhillipsDue 9/07, Book #: PY348ISBN 13: 978-158322-772-5Seven Stories, $23.50




HISTORY

Story of Writing: Alphabets, Hieroglyphs & Pictograms, 2e Robinson 2007, Book #: RR606ISBN 13: 978-0500-28660-9Penguin, $32.00

MATHEMATICS

Mathematical Olympiad Challenges, 2e Andreescu Due 9/07, Book #: AZ459ISBN 13: 978-08176-4528-1Springer, $35.50

Making Mathematics with Needlework: Ten Papers and Ten Projects Belcastro Due 10/07, Book #: BJ426ISBN 13: 978-156881-331-8A K Peters, $35.50

Introduction to Numerical Analysis Using Matlab Butt Due 10/07, Book #: BH496ISBN 13: 978-1934015-23-0Infinity Science, $82.95

Bayesian Networks and Decision Graphs, 2e Jensen The book introduces probabilistic graphical models and decision graphs, including Bayesian networks and influence diagrams. The reader is introduced to the two types of frameworks through examples and exercises, which also instruct the reader on how to build these models. 2007, Book #: JE450ISBN 13: 978-0387-68281-5Springer, $94.50

50 Math & Science Games for Leadership Khee A primer for leadership development using games with Math and Science elements, the book: offers key leadership understanding, includes graphics that illustrate how each game can be played, provides simple step-by-step game processes, and aids trainers with a useful guide for teaching Math or Science or Leadership, or all three! 2007, Book #: KB312ISBN 13: 978-981270-692-8World Scientific, $22.50

Marvelous Modular Origami Mukerji In this colorful book, you’ll find wonderful original origami modular creations. Mukerji’s clear instructions and helpful hints will have you zipping through these modules as well as improvising your own.2007, Book #: MG745ISBN 13: 978-156881-316-5A K Peters, $17.95

Numbers at Work: A Cultural History Taschner 2007, Book #: TL366ISBN 13: 978-156881-290-8A K Peters, $46.50

PETS/GENERAL

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet FoodAnn N. MartinDue 10/07, Book #: MP188ISBN 13: 978-0939165-56-8Raincoast Books, $18.50

PHOTOGRAPHY

Panoramic Photography: From Composition and Exposure to Final ExhibitionArnaud FrichWritten by one of the world’s pre-eminent panoramic photographers, the author, Arnaud Frich, provides diagrams to explain the technical details involved in various shots. 2007, Book #: FP398ISBN 13: 978-0240-80920-5Focal Press, $35.50

Computational Photography: Mastering New Techniques for Lenses Lighting Raskar 2007, Book #: RR834ISBN 13: 978-156881-313-4A K Peters, $46.50

PHYSICS

Advanced Quantum Mechanics Dyson Brimming with youthful vigour and excitement from the golden years of QED, highly original in their approach, the student is taken for a thrilling ride through the Dirac equation, its manifold consequences, to field theory, the Dyson graphs, and finally to the Feynman diagrams. 2007, Book #: DX015ISBN 13: 978-981270-661-4World Scientific, $33.50

Maxwell’s Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism Fitzpatrick Due 10/07, Book #: FQ527ISBN 13: 978-1934015-20-9Infinity Science, $82.95

Acoustics Ingard Due 10/07, Book #: I6891ISBN 13: 978-1934015-08-7Infinity Science, $82.95

Modern Physics Kakani This title can be used as a textbook for university level courses around the world. It gives a detailed and systematic presentation of wide ranging topics of interest in modern physics- molecular spectroscopy, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, solid state physics, lasers, holography, optical fibers, semi-conductors, super conductivity, etc. 2007, Book #: K1441ISBN 13: 978-1905740-50-5Anshan, $70.95

Space-Time-Matter: Modern Higher-Dimensional Cosmology, 2e Wesson 2007, Book #: WZ130ISBN 13: 978-981270-632-4World Scientific, $68.50



REFERENCE: DICTIONARIES & WORD BOOKS

Oxford Student’s Thesaurus, 2e (2007 edition)Robert AllenThis is a fresh new look for the 2007 edition of the Oxford Student’s Thesaurus. Each entry is in alphabetical order, with its word class and a broad range of imaginative synonyms with supporting example sentences. 2007, Book #: AZ382ISBN 13: 978-019-911652-2Oxford, $14.95

Concise Oxford Thesaurus, 3eThis is a new edition of the Concise Oxford Thesaurus, with updated and improved text, new choices of synonyms, and a new design. The Concise Oxford Thesaurus is a comprehensive reference text for the bookshelf at home or in the office. 2007, Book #: ZK886ISBN 13: 978-019-921513-3Oxford, $44.95

SCIENCE: POPULAR & HISTORY

Race to Mars Berry Scheduled for its television premier in September and October of this year, the exciting series Race to Mars will be presented on the Discovery Channel in the United States and Canada. This beautiful book-the program’s companion volume-describes the dramatic chain of events that will ultimately send human beings to Mars. Due 9/07, Book #: BQ064ISBN 13: 978-07641-5905-3Barron’s, $37.50

Wholly Irresponsible Experiments ConnollyEach experiment is clearly explained, with ingredients, methods, warnings (!) and outcomes. Lively illustrations let you see what’s in store. And for those of you who still might feel a little guilty about all of this mayhem, the book includes some handy scientific ‘excuses’. The child screeching across the room propelled by a fire extinguisher is, after all, demonstrating Newton’s Third Law of Motion. 2007, Book #: CY753ISBN 13: 978-184046-812-0Canbook Dist, $20.00

Scientific Writing: A Reader and Writer’s Guide Lebrun 2007, Book #: LY128ISBN 13: 978-981270-144-2World Scientific, $38.95

SOCIOLOGY

Who’s Afraid of Marie Curie?: The Challenges Facing Women in Science and TechnologyLinley Erin HallDue 12/07, Book #: HV769ISBN 13: 978-158005-211-5Raincoast Books, $19.95

SOCIAL WORK

Social Work in Schools: Principles and PracticeLinda OpenshawThis accessible and authoritative text gives social workers the tools they need for effective and ethical practice in school settings. Due 10/07, Book #: O9893ISBN 13: 978-159385-578-9Guilford, $44.95

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