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New to this chapter in this edition are order by drink name. The book ends with tips for e-resources that can be offered as alter­ the professional bartender, a bartender's glossary, natives to print resources. While the bibliography, and index. Although not as compre­ hensive as Mr. Boston, it has more information for e-resources may not be as comprehensive as use in a home. The "companion website" isn't very the print resources, they can provide some useful at this time. good information in the event that access to print resources is not possible. All of the 7 46 Beer. Michael Jackson. 288p. DK, 2007. $ print resources listed are appropriate for a 641.2 TP577 basic library reference collection or circulat­ Arranged similarly to The Sotheby's Wine Encyclo­ ing collection and most are appropriate for pedia, the first sections are introductory and cover home libraries. From cocktails to cockatiels, beer making, styles, and tasting. Most of the body of the book consists of sections on "Great Brewing this chapter supports a wide variety of read­ Nations." Within each nation are smaller notable er interests. brewing regions, and within these are important breweries and their best beers. Information is suc­ cinct but attention grabbing. Includes a small glos­ Beverages sary and index and very small print. Conveniently pocket-sized, it features a waterproof cover. A 7 45 The bartender's best friend: A couple of small but informative high-quality pho­ complete guide to cocktails, martinis, tos are featured on each page along with occasional and mixed drinks. Rev. ed. Mardee sidebars. Jackson, who die~ in 2007, is the world's Haidin Regan. 400p. Wiley, 2010. $ best-selling author on beer. 641.8 TX951 Written by a bourbon expert, the first fifty-plus 7 4 7 BeerAdvocate. BeerAdvocate. beer pages of this reference book are an introduction to advocate.com. Free bartending and include these sections: equipment, This website, described as a best beer website in ingredients, glassware, basic garnishes, bartending major newspapers, was founded in 1996 by broth­ techniques, drink-making techniques, stocking a ers Jason and Todd Alstrom. Now the website home bar, and the cocktail party bar. Most of the boasts of 2 million unique visitors per month. The book is 850-plus recipes arranged in alphabetical brothers also publish BeerAdvocate magazine and

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host several beer festivals a year. Highlights on this rum, tequila, vodka, whiskies, cordials and liqueurs, website include a busy discussion forum and a beer shooters, frozen drinks, hot drinks, eggnogs and ratings and reviews section. Also interesting are the punches, wine and beer in mixed drinks, and beer travel guides and the beer events and festivals nonalcoholic drinks. The books ends with a list of sections. All sections are searchable, some have resources, a glossary, an index, and a list of recipes. advanced search options. The "Beer 101" section Designed as a handbook, it is a must-have for any is an exhaustive "beer-education." The website has bartender. It will also be a great library resource. minimal and unobtrusive advertisements. 750 The Oxford companion to beer. 7 48 Difford's encyclopedia of cocktails: Garrell Oliver, ed. 960p. Oxford, 2012. $ 2,600 recipes. Simon Difford. 492p. 64 l.2 TP570 Pireny, 2009. $ Th editor o[ this award-winning resource is Gar­ 641.8 TX95 l rell Oliver, brewmastcr at the Brooklyn Brewery, A big and beautiful hook, this encyclopedia has color "veteran judge of professional brewmg compcti photos of every cocktail beside the recipe, of which lions," and "one of the world's foremost authori­ there are six w seven per page. Bonus materials are ties on the subject of beer." This is an encyclopedia the "Ingredients Index," which lists all of the cocktails with 1,000-plus A-Z entries in thirty-three subject that use the photographed ingredient, and the huge categories including breweries and brewing com­ "Ingredients Appendix," which provides a photo­ panies, beers and beer styles, historically significant graph, a history, and a description of each ingredient. information about beer, biographies, and food and At the front of the book are chapters on bartending ingredients associated with beer. Entries are writ­ basics: techniques, equipment, glasses, garnishes, "14 ten by 166 of the "world's most prominent beer Key Ingredients," and "Fridge & Pantry Essentials." experts." A small section of color photos in the cen­ Each succinct recipe provides this information: type ter of the book is pretty but not particularly infor­ of glass, garnish, and mixing method to use; list of mative. At the back of the book are these additions ingredients; a comment about the drink and the ori­ and appendixes: abbreviations; conversion tables; gin of the drink. All recipes are rated on a scale of one beer organizations and enthusiast clubs; beer fes­ (disgusting) to five (outstanding). The only missing tivals; websites, magazines, and newspapers; beer content is nonalcoholic cocktail recipes. The author museums; directory of contributors; and an index. has been describes as "a London-based bartender Highly recommended for all libraries. with a cult following among cocktail enthusiasts." There's a companion website (www.diffordsguide. 751 Pocket wine book 2013. Oz Clark. com). Highly recommended for all libraries. 368p. Pavilion, 2012. $ 641.22 TP548 7 49 Mr. Boston official bartender's guide: Comprehensive and small enough to take to the 75th anniversary edition. Jonathan wine shop with you, this guide has an encyclopedic Pogash, Rick Rodgers, and Ben Fink. A-Z listing of wines, producers, grapes, and wine 376p. Wiley, 2011. $ regions. The author, an internationally known wine 641.8 TX951 expert, is down-Lo-earth and injects his sense of This classic reference for drink making, now in its humor imo his writing. Highlights like "Best Pro­ seventy-fifth edition, was first published shortly ducers" and "Best Years" make scanning easier. Some after the repeal of prohibition. The first section of small black-and-white illustrations are included, but this current edition consists of an introduction lack of color photos is not a problem. Lists and charts called "Bar Basics": equipment, glassware, what to summarize information nicely. While symbols help have in stock, techniques, serving (including theat­ keep text to a minimum, they are simple and easy to rical moves), measures (tables and lists of equiva­ remember. The keys [or symbols are on inside back lents), and recipes for syrups and other staples o[ and front covers for quick reference. There is cross­ drink making. Next are recipes for "Cocktail Clas­ referencing throughout, a thorough index that takes sics." Then the 1,500 drink recipes are arranged up almost 10 percent of the book, and a glossary. alphabetically within these chapters: brandy, gin, Highly recommended for all libraries.

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752 The Sotheby's wine encyclopedia. 5th First published in 1957, the current edition has ed. Tom Stevenson. 736p. DK, 2011. $ 12,500 entries and is the most comprehensive all­ 641.2 TP548 purpose annual calendar reference in print. Entries Author Tom Stevenson has won Wine Writer of the cover 4 ,000 "notable birthdays," 1,400 "histori­ Year three times. Updated every two to four years, cal anniversaries," 650 "national and international this book is required reading for several wine expert holidays," 160 "religious holidays," and "thousands exams, but it is arranged in a way that makes the of additional days of note from all over the globe." information accessible Lo anyone interested in the The book starts with "Spotlight" sections covering topic. Font size decreases as information becomes events of particular interest for the covered year. more technical, so it is easy to get an overview by The body of the book is arranged in january­ reading the biggest font. The first 100 pages are an December order and feaLUres occasional sidebars introduction to winemaking techniques, history, and black-and-white illustrations. Also included and factors af~ cting making of wine. The rest of are 20-plus appendix s on topics such as looking th book is broken down into the Lop eleven win - forward, the Chines calendar, wedding anniver­ producing regions of the world. Smaller regions sary gifts, world map and Lime zones, astronomi­ and producers wilhin the top regions are included. cal phenomena, facts about the United States and For wine producers, the entries include ratings its elected officials, facts about Canada and Mexi­ and highlighted noteworthy wines. The graphics co, and major awards for the previous year. Also are information-rich and so are the sidebars. Ends included is a "fully searchable" CD-ROM (Win­ with a "Guide to Good Vintages," a micropedia dows only). McGraw-Hill hosts a free companion (megaglossaryl), and thorough index. This guide is website that has daily selections from the book highly recommended for all libraries. (www.mhprofessional.com/templates/chases/).

753 The webtender: An online bartender. 755 Earth calendar. Earth Calendar. www Webtender. www.webtender.com. Free .earthcalendar.net. Free With more than 6,000 recipes, this website Although the author of this noncommercial web­ has been published since 1995. It now features site is not readily apparent, this resource is listed several search engines: drink search, ingredi­ on both the ipl2 and the Library of Congress vir­ ent search, advanced search (so that you can tual reference websites. It calls itself "a daybook "search with extra parameters" and use Boolean of holidays and celebrations around the world." searching-be still my librarian heartl), and "In Sections include today, holidays by date, holidays My Bar," where you tell the search engine which by country, and holidays by religion. The site has ingredients you have and it will produce a list of some advanced searching capabilities and can list all possible drinks you can make. You can also holidays by day or month. browse drinks, see statistics ("a list of the most popular drinks, voting chart and other useless information"), and use an exhaustive bartender's Construction handbook. Recipes include alcoholic and non­ alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, and punches. 756 Code check complete: An illustrated The website is all text, with no photographs or guide to the building, plumbing, graphics of any kind, other than the few adver­ mechanical, and electrical codes. 2nd tisements, but it is the most powerful searchable ed. Redwood Kardon, Douglas Hansen, database of drinks found to date. Paddy Morrissey 233p. Taunton Press, 2012. $ 692.32 TH439 Calendars The publisher also offers Code Check books for individual syste~s. This book and the individu­ 754 Chase's calendar of events. 56th ed. al systems books are each a "condensed guide to 752p. McGraw-Hill, 2013. $ the building portions of the 2009 International 394.26 R529 Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family

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Dwellings." This complete guide is intended for of the chapters. Some black-and-white illustrations professionals as well as do-it-yourselfers, though it and photos add detail. An appendix explains the would likely take some pracLice for do-it-yourselfers requirements for certified home inspectors and to use this book efficiemly. In order to fit all of Lhe includes a sample quiz. Includes the occasional information into this neat, spiral-bound, compact cross-reference and a glossary and small index. format, lots of abbreviaLions have been used. The Highly recommended for all libraries. key to the abbreviations is on one of the firsl few pages rather than in an easy-to-view place like Lhe 759 Green from the ground up: inside covers, which are sadly blank. Comprehen­ Sustainable, healthy, and energy­ sive coverage includes references for each check­ efficient home construction; A boxed code, black-and-white cutaway illustraLions, builder's guide. David Johnston and glossaries at the encl of each section, numerous cou Gibson. 336p. Taunton Press, 2008. tables, sidebars (e.g., "Common Complaims"), and $ a detailed table of contents rather than an index. 690.83 Tll880 Johnson is "a leader in Lhe green building move­ 757 Codes for homeowners: Your photo ment" whose approach to green building has "been guide to electrical codes, plumbing embraced by professionals, municipalities, home­ codes, building codes, mechanical owners, and sustainability advocates nationwide." codes. 2nd ed. Bruce A. Barker. 240p. Chock full of practical advice using off-the-shelf Creative Publishing, 2012. $ building supplies, all aspects of construction are 690 TH4815.5 covered, "vith plenty of color photographs and According to the publisher's description, 'This new clear illustrations. Written in plain language, this second edition of Codes for Homeowners is current book could also be used by homeowners who want with most national codes in force for the period of to consider greener alternatives when remodeling 2012-2014." Opening with the basics of codes and but may not satisfy green extremists. Also included permits, the body consists of chapters that cover are informational sidebars throughout and, at the building safety and design, structural components, end, a list of resources and good index. exterior components, heating and air conditioning, plumbing systems, and electrical systems. Entries 760 How to plan, contract, and build feature plenty of informational photographs. The your own home. 5th ed. Richard instructions for meeting code are succinct and M. Scutella and Dave Heberle. 894p. numbered. Also included is an appendix of com­ McGraw-Hill, 2010. $ mon mistakes, a section on conversions, and a 690 TH4815 small index. Published in cooperaLion with Black T~is is the book that anyone considering building & Decker. a house should read first. Even though the word green is not in the title it should be. The authors 758 The complete book of home purposefully did not include Lhe word because inspection. 4th ed. Norman Becker. they think that in Lhe near future green-ness will 459p. McGraw-Hill, 2011. $ be assumed. The thirty-seven chapters in Lhis book 643 TH4817.5 are divided into these parts: "Part 1: The Green Intended for homeowners, this is Lhe founh ediLion Home," "Part 2: What to Build," Part 3: "How to of a classic first published in 1980.The author is a Build It," "Part 4: Where Lo Build It," and "Part 5: founder of the American Society of Home Inspec­ Who Should Build It?" Making information easy to tors, one of several nationally recognized code find are bullet-point considerations, lists of advan­ organizations. Divided into "Interior. Issues," "Exte­ tages and disadvantages to certain decisions, black­ rior Issues," and "Other Issues," including energy and-white illustrations, and a generous index. considerations, environmental concerns, and green Highly recommended for all libraries. home technology. Each chapter is succinct, with clear headings, and has a checklist at the end. The 761 LEED materials: A resource guide checklists serve almosL like bullet-point summaries to green building. Ari Meisel. 223p.

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Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. $ projects, including schools and core & shell devel­ 693.8 TH12.5 opment." These are large PDF documents. Based on the current LEED Rating System (version 3) published by the U.S. Green Building Coun­ 7 64 The visual handbook of building and cil, this reference is much like a catalog. Chapters remodeling: A comprehensive guide cover site construction, wood and plastics, thermal to choosing the right materials and and moisture protection, doors and windows, fin­ systems for every part of your home. ishes, furnishings, special construction, mechani­ 3rd ed. Charles Wing. 632p. Taunton cal, and electrical. At the back of the book are Press, 2009. $ several indexes. Each entry gives the brand name of 690 TH4813 a product, what it is, where it can be used, why it is The author has a PhD from MIT, has written numer­ gre · n, what LEED credits it gets, where to get more ous house-building books, had a show on PBS, and information, and any special consideration needed has made hundreds of television appearances as a when using the product. Probably not many of house-building expert. This book is a perfect com­ these products are available off the shelf at local panion to home construction books, which usually hardware stores, but this is still a useful guide Lo describe how to install materials correctly but don't the wide array of innovative green products home­ necessarily lay out all of the options available for owners and builders might consider using. materials. Wonderfully plain language is used spar­ National electrical code, 2010-2011, see 615. ingly, and most of the book's content is presented in high-quality tables, charts, illustrations, and lists. 7 62 Residential construction performance Also included are sections on mortgages and financ­ guidelines: Consumer reference. 4th ing, basic mathematics, conversions, and abbrevia­ ed. 139p. National Association of Horne tions, plus a glossary, sources, and a decent index. Builders, 2011. $ Highly recommended for all libraries. 690.83 TH4816 This spiral-bound publication by the National Association of Home Builders could be a valuable Consumer Affairs resource for consumers who want to understand ALLDATA.com, see 619. standard contracts and construction standards for home building. Guidelines cover site work and 765 Cars.com. Cars.corn. www.cars.com. foundation; floors, walls, and roofs; plumbing and Free electrical, including interior climate control; interior This website describes itself this way: "Visited by and floor finishes; fireplaces and wood stoves; con­ more than 11 million car shoppers each month, crete stoops and steps; garages, driveways, and side­ Cars.com is the leading destination for online car walks; wood decks; and landscaping. Each entry for shoppers, offering credible and easy-to-understand these sections lists a theoretical observation about information from consumers and experts to help the construction, a performance guideline, correc­ buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to tive measure required by contractor (if contractor is buy and how much to pay for a car." Major sections responsible), and variables that can affect the obser­ include buy (sophisticated search engine), sell (place vation. Also included is a glossary at the end. a free add), research (reviews), finance calculators ("What can I afford?" and ."What will my monthly 763 USGBC. U.S. Green Building Council. payment cost?"), and advice. A particularly valuable new.usgbc.org. Free resource is the free Kelley Blue Book Values. See the "Resources" section to download free ref­ erence guides, which include such titles as "LEED 7 66 Consumer protection (USA.gov). U.S. Reference Guide for Green Building Design and General Services Administration. www Construction: Healthcare Supplemem with Global .usa.gov/topics/consumer.s html. Free ACPs," described as follows: "The comprehensive This is an extensive consumer protection website reference guide provides tools to achieve certifica­ where "you can download or order a copy of the tion for new construction and major renovation 2012 Consumer Action Handbook, access the

133 767 HOUSEHOLDS consumer directories, or file a complaint with gov­ From the publisher: "A subject guide to over ernment agencies." A link within this website called 26,500 federal, state, and local government agen­ "Consumer Protection Publications" has these top­ cies and offices, national, regional, and grass­ ics available: animals, cars, computers, consumer roots associations and organizations, information protection, education, employment, family, federal centers, clearinghouses, publications, Internet programs, food, going green, health, history, hous­ resources, multimedia resources, media con­ ing, money, small business, and travel. tacts, corporate contacts and related consumer resources in the fields of general consumerism, 7 6 7 Consumer Reports buying guide, automotive matters, credit and personal finance, 2013. 224p. Consumers Union, 2012. $ education, employment, environmental concerns, 640. 73 TX335 food and drugs, government performance, heallh From the publisher: "Arm yourself with our exclu­ care and promotion, insurance, legal affairs, man­ sive ratings and rccommcnclauons for more than ufactured goods and product safety, mass commu­ 1,800 brand nam products. This 224-pagc guide nications, real estate and construction, r tail and brings you expert reviews and advice on electron­ commercial concerns, transportation and travel, ics, home appliances, garden supplies, even super­ utilities." From Reference Book Reviews: "This is market items. Plus, you'll have fingertip access to an impressive and useful reference source for all brand repair histories and shopping strategies to libraries." help make the most informed buying decisions wherever you go." No longer indexed, each prod­ 771 Household products database: uct reviewed has a QR code and a website to go to Health and safety information on for more information. household products. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http:// 7 68 Consumer Reports car buying guide, householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov. Free 2012. 264p. Consumers Union, 2011. $ From the site: "This database links over 12,000 629.22 TL162 consumer brands to health effects from Material From the publisher: "This guide contains compre­ Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by manu­ hensive advice to help you succeed, step by step: facturers and allows scientists and consumers from determining your budget . . . to finding the to research products based on chemical ingredi­ right vehicle for your needs ... to setting up the ents." Users can use a simple or advanced search best financing ... to avoiding dealer tricks ... to or browser. This data base can be searched or getting the lowest price, even if you hate haggling." browsed by category (which includes auto prod­ It includes ratings and reliability information on ucts, inside the home, pesticides, landscape/yard, more than 270 vehicles. personal care, home maintenance, arts and crafts, pet care, and home office) or by an A-Z index to 7 69 Consumer Reports used car buying product names, types of products, manufacturers, guide, 2012. 240p. Consumers Union, and ingredients. 2012. $ 629.22 TL154 772 United States Consumer Product From the publisher: "Best &: worst models and Safety Commission. U.S. Consumer exclusive reliability ratings and unbiased reviews Product Safety Commission. www.cpsc of 276 models, 2002-2011." This guide is a sin­ .gov. Free gle issue of an annual subscription to Consumer This is how this website describes itself: "CPSC is Reports magazine, which may not be accessible to charged with protecting the public from unreason­ all but is important enough that li_braries should able risks of injury or death associated with the use provide access to it for their communities. of the thousands of consumer products." Sections include "Recalls," "Safety Education," "Regulations, 770 Consumer sourcebook. 27th ed. Laws & Standards," "Research & Statistics," and Matthew Miskelly, ed. 3v. Gale, 2012. $$$ "Business&: Manufacturing." Includes search func­ 381.33 HCllO tion and forms for reporting an unsafe product.

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acknowledge that it does include more recipes with Co oking much less information about the recipe-developing process. This means less reading to get to the actual 773 Betty Crocker cookbook: 1500 recipe, which could be a good thing after all. The recipes for the way y ou cook today. spare black-and-white illustrations are clear and 11th ed. Betty Crocker. 684p. Wiley, informative. Numbered "Test Kitchen Tip" sidebars 2011. $ give good hints for ensuring the quality of your 641.5 TX714 cooking results. The target reader is a somewhat This cookbook is spiral-bound, has moisture­ experienced cook, and no beginner cook infonna­ resistant covers and pages, and has twenty-three tion is included. easy-to-grab tabs for each section. It is clearly intended to be used where the action is. First pub­ 776 Epicurious.com. Conde Nast. www lished in 1950, this is another teach-your clf-to­ .cpicurious.com. f rce cook cla~s1c that includes much more than recipes: from the publisher of Go urmet and Bon Appe­ basic lists of eqmpment needed and ingredients to tit magazines, lhis extensive recipe website offers have on hand, definitions of cooking terms and browsing and basic or full-blown library-database­ techniques, food storage tips and charts, and quick like advanced search options. IL also hosts online guides at the beginning of each section. There are classes from the Culinary Institute of America (for informational charts, sidebars, illustrations, and a fee). Also included is a section called "Articles & beautiful color photographs scattered through­ Guides," but extensive advertisements and an occa­ out. It also features a large index and conYersion/ sional pop-up in this section are just plain annoy­ equivalent charts on the inside covers. Highly rec­ ing. Most recipes are from the aforementioned ommended for all libraries. magazines, but members can submit articles too.

77 4 Cooks.com recipe search. FOURnet 777 The Good Housekeeping cookbook: Information Network. www.cooks.com. 1,275 recipes from America's favorite Free test kitchen. 125th anniversary ed . This Wikipedia-like recipe website has untold num­ Susan Westmoreland, ed. 752p. Hearst bers of recipes, and it is hard to imagine that you Books, 2010. $ couldn't find any recipe you want here. A search box 641.59 TX715 allows keyword searching of the full text for all reci­ Even lists of basic kitchen equipment needed for pes, but no advanced searching or limiting. Probably cooking are covered in this teach-yourself-to-cook best used by cooks with some experience, since you classic. Also included are glossaries for wine, cook­ must judge for yourself what the best recipe is from ing terms, and ingredients. The body of the book the myriad results from a search. There is a user rat­ contains the "triple tested" recipes. Guides at the ing system, but it didn't seem extensively used at this beginning of the chapters for meats, fruits, and veg­ time. Some distracting advertising is present. etables provide valuable information about choos­ ing, buying, storing, and preparing these items. 775 The cook's illustrated cookbook: Other chapters include basic overview informa­ 2,000 recipes from 20 years of tion that is likely to be very useful for new cooks. America's most trusted food Many colorful photos and sidebars complement magazine. 894p. America's Test Kitchen, the nicely arranged textual information. Besides an 2011. $ extensive index, conversion/equivalent charts are 641.59 TX715 printed on the inside covers. Highly recommended A "compendium of greatest hits" from the twenty­ for all libraries. year publication history of Cook's Illustrated maga­ zine, this book could become as indispensable 778 How to cook everything: All you need as the last huge recipe book from America's Test to make great food. 2nd ed . Mark Kitchen, The New Best Recipe (2004). Critics say Bittman . 1044p. Wiley, 2008. $ that it duplicates its predecessor too much but 641.5 TX714

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Celebrating its tenth anniversary even though this 781 Modernist cuisine: The art and is only the second edition, this book focuses on science of cooking. Nathan Myhrvold, cooking what is "simple, straightforward, unpre­ Chris Young, Maxime Bilet, and Ryan tentious, and easy" and strives not for what is Smith. 6v. Cooking Lab, 2011. $$$ brilliant but what is "good, wholesome, tasty, and 641.01 TX651 varied." The first chapter is about kitchen basics Priced beyond most individuals' budgets, this and covers staple ingredients, equipment, and six-volume resource is probably one of the most techniques. The remainder of the chapters consist beautiful sets of cookbooks ever. The photographs of succinct but clear recipes. Back matter consists of food and food preparation are without com­ of sample menus for various meals, keyed to reci­ pare. Volumes include Histo1y and Fundamentals pes in the book, and a huge index. Tables, lists, (v. 1), Technique ancl Equipment (v. 2), Animals sidebars, black-and-white illustrations, and cross­ and Plants (v. 3), Ingreclients and Preparations rcferences add detail throughout. This would be (\'. 4), Plated-Di h Recipes(\. 5), and I itchen Man perfect for a person who ts brand new to cooking. ual (v. 6). ooking cmhusiasts everywhere should s c this, which is why all libraries should get ll 779 Joy of cooking. 75th anniversary ed. if they can. lf this set is out of budget, all librar­ Irma . Rombauer, Marion Rombauer ies should consider the At Home version in the Becker, and Ethan Becker. 1132p. next entry. Nathan Myhrvold has two PhDs from Scribner, 2006. $ Princeton University, was the first chief technical 641.59 TX715 officer at Microsoft, and has served as "Chief Gas­ This is the seventy-fifth anniversary and the ninth tronomic Officer" for Zagat Survey. and latest revision of a classic that the New York Public Library has selected as "one of the 150 most 782 Modernist cuisine at home. Nathan important and influential books of the twentieth Myhrvold, Maxime Bilet, and Melissa century." ll has 500 new recipes plus "4000 of the Lehuta. 456p. Cooking Lab, 2012. $$ most beloved Joy classics retested and updated." 641.01 TX651 Besides having all the information anyone needs to From the publisher: "Modernist Cuisine at Home . .. is learn how to cook, it includes a huge reference sec­ destined to set a new standard for home cookbooks." tion and an index. The reference section features User reviews seem to confirm that this is true. This an A-Z ingredients encyclopedia with descriptions luscious book, full of beautiful photographs and great and substitutions. Highly recommended for all information, includes two parts: part l , "Stocking libraries. the Modernist Kitchen" (recommended countertop tools, cooking equipment, and ingredients to have 780 Larousse gastronomique: The world's on hand), and part 2, "The Recipes." Back matter greatest culinary encyclopedia. 1st includes further reading, a glossary of cooking terms, American ed. Joel Robuchon and Prosper reference tables, step-by-step procedures, tables of Montagne. 1206p. Clarkson Potter, 2009. "best bets," and an exhaustive index. A bundled set $ is available that includes a "Kitchen Manual," a spiral­ 641.30 TX349 bound reprint all of the recipes and reference tables First published in 1938, this was Julia Child's on waterproof, tear-resistant paper. favorite reference book, and for good reason. It contains an astounding number of A-Z entries, and 3,800 recipes are scattered throughout. New Etiquette in this edition are more than a thousand educa­ tional color and black-and-white photographs and 783 Disability etiquette in the workplace. illustrations of foods that are likely to be accessible U.S. Department of Labor, Job to home cooks. The entries include foods, terms, Accommodation Network. purl.fdlp.gov/ techniques, biographies, and advice on selecting, GPO/gpol3206. Free storing, and using as appropriate. At the back of The Job Accommodation Network is a service of the book are a general index and a recipe index. the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability

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Employment Policy. Th1s succinct guide, only nine on Doing Business," which lists a few things about pages long, covers important information often the country in general that you should know about; neglected in other etiquette guides. Covering "Country Background," which includes history, type numerous general types of disabilities, the infor­ of government, and language, plus a section that tries mation is mostly bullet-pointed and succinct. Also to describe the population's gestalt, their cognitive included is a list of other pubhcauons that might be styles, how they orgamze and process information, useful to those who are looking for more informa­ what they accept for evidence, and their value sys­ tion on the topic. tems; and, finally, "Business Practices," which tells about punctuality, appointments, negotiating, busi­ 784 Emily Po t' etiquette: Manners for n ss entertaining, greetings, titles/forms of address, a new world. 18th ed. Peggy Post et al. gestures, gifts, and dress. ~cattcrccl throughout are 736p William Morrow, 2011 . $ short "Cultural Note" bo:\es that acid context. just 395 BJ 1853 before the short index is a guide to international clec­ First published in 1922, this eighteenth edition tncal adaptors. Recomrncncled for all libraries. wa wrillcn by three of Emily Post's great- and great-great-grandchildren. 1t is completely updated 786 United States protocol: The guide to for current times and stresses that respect, con­ official diplomatic etiquette. Mary Mel sideration, and honesty should always be abso­ French. 4 72p. Rowman & Littlefield, lute priorities. The book ls elegant and pleasingly 2010. $ arranged, from font styles, colors, and spacing, to 395.5 JZ1436 clear headings, sidebars, and accent illustrations. Former president Bill Clinton says in his fore­ Much of the information is presented in charts, bul­ word to this book that it is "an authoritative user's let points, and numbered lists. Major sections are manual for international relations [that] promises as follows: "Etiquette Every Day" (includes social to become an indispensable reference-not only networking), "Life in the Workplace," and "Life for those in Washington, but for all Americans in Stages and Special Times." Besides a large index, contact with people in other nations." This book the book includes a resources section \\.tlth names is not simply a guide on how to address important and titles, official forms of address, how to dress people. Chapters titles include "Office of Protocol," for the occasion, sample imitations and announce­ "Order of Precedence Information," "U.S. Order of ments, a guide to food and drink, and a wedding Precedence," "Titles and Forms of Address Informa­ budget planning chart. High!] recommended for tion," "Titles and Forms of Address," "Official Visits all libraries. with the President," "Official Entertaining," "Table How to be a pe1Ject stranger: The essential reli­ Seating," "Flag Etiquette," "Ceremomes," "Conduct gious etiquette handbook, see 117. of Diplomacy," "Blair House," "Official Gift Giving," "Presidential Advance and Government Officials 785 Kiss, bow, or shake hands: The Information," "Internet Protocol," "Valuable Infor­ bestselling guide to doing business in mation" (facts about the United States), "Embassy more than 60 countries. 2nd ed. Terri Names and Other Office Information," and "Web­ Morrison, Wayne A. Cona\\.ay. 593p sites." Also included are a glossary and an index. Adams Media, 2006. $ 395.5 HF5389 Content in this awesome reference book lS arranged Festivals and Holidays alphabetically by coumry. While it is imended for businesspeople, it would be a useful book to con­ 787 Holidays, festivals, and celebrations sult for anyone traveling internationally so that we of the world dictionary: Detailing might have fewer "ugly Americans" out and about. more than 3,000 observances from all Sixty-two countries from Argentina to Vietnam are 50 states and more than 100 nations. included. Each entry starts with a quiz with two or 4th ed. Cherie Abbey, ed. 1323p. three quesuons called "What's Your Cultural IQ?" Ornnigraphics, 2010. $$ and then continues on with these headings: "Tips 394.26 GT3925

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Exhaustive coverage in this huge reference book A. T. Pennington and Judith Spungen. includes extensive appendixes, indexes, and cross­ 480p. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, referencing. Entries are for events for which peo­ 2010. $ ple gather, and each entry has a paragraph or two 613.2 TXSSl describing the event and its history. Also provided Authors of this edition, the nineteenth in over seven­ for each entry are contacts (if available) and sourc­ ty years of publication, are a PhD RD and an RD. The es. Not included are birth or death anniversaries value of this book is that it consolidates a number of individuals, unless an official event is associated of data sources including the USDA's databases. The with them. 6,300-plus entries are arranged alphabetically with­ in thmy-two food group chapters, and each ent1y 788 Holiday symbols and customs: A includes more than thirt} columns of data in the guide Lo the legend and lore behind following categories: weight (in grams and ounce~), the traditions, rituals, food , games, calories, rnacronutrients, minerals, and vitamins. An animals, and other symbol and mtroducuon has table!'> fo1 DRI (Diew1y Reference activities associated with holidays Intake), RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), and holy days, feasts and fasts, and and more; definiti ns; keys to abbreviations, syrn other celebrations, covering ancient, bols, and codes; and conversions and equivalencies. calendar, religious, historic, folkloric, At the back, about 200 pages of supplementary data national, promotional, and sporting provide more information about the composition of events, as observed in the United foods, including things like amounts of amino acids States and around the world. 4th carotenoids, coenzyme Q, fatty acids, flavonoids, ed. Helene Henderson and Sue Ellen and more. While this book is intended for health Thompson. 132lp. Omnigraphics, 2009. professionals, the language is not overly scientific. $$ Includes a searchable CD of all content. 394.26 GT3930 The enormous title says what this book is all about. 790 The complete food counter. 4th ed., It covers 323 holidays, the entries for which are updated. Karen olan and Jo-Ann arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry provides Heslin. 78lp. Pocket Books, 2012. $ succinct information on name of holiday, type of 613.23 TXSSl holiday, date of observation and where celebrated, The authors' credentials (PhD and RD) and the symbols and customs, colors, and related holidays. arrangement of the data make this reference pre­ After this basic information, several pages follow ferred over Netzer's Complete Book of Food Counts . providing details about the origin and symbols of Each of the more than 17 ,000 entries has these col­ the holiday and resources for more information. umns of data: portion, calories, protein, fat, choles­ A true reference book, it includes five appendixes: ter"ol, carbohydrates, fiber, and sodium. The first "Calendars throughout History," "Tourism Informa­ section of the book is for brand-name products, tion Sources for North America," "Tourism Infor­ non-brand-name products, and carry-out foods. mation Sources for Countries around the World," The second section of the book consists of entries "Tourism Information Sources for Individual Festi­ for restaurant chains. A quick guide to nutrition vals," and "Entries by Type." Lack of graphics is not adds value. a problem, and the massive index is a bonus. Religious celebrations: An encyclopedia of holidays, 791 The culinarian: A kitchen desk festivals, solemn observances, and spiritual com­ reference. Barbara Ann Kipfer. 616p. memorations, see 99. Wiley, 2011. $ 641.3 TX349 This thick handbook-sized dictionary of food terms Foods and culinary trivia is intended to be used as a "com­ plement to your favorite cookbook." Some entries 789 Bowes & Church's food values of include a list (usually of varieties of the item); portions commonly used. 19th ed. Jean informational charts; sidebars like "Essentials,"

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"Hint,' or "Confusable," to alert you to things you of this book. All entries are alphabetically arranged must know about the entry for safety or quality; and are also cross-referenced if appropriate. Each pen-and-mk illustrations; or cross-references. A entry has introductory and reference informa­ small mdex comes after an A-Z section called "Per­ tion about the ingredient along with substitutions fect Flavor Parings." information. Many entries also have volume and weight measurement equivalents. Exhaustive cov­ 792 A dictionary of food and nutrition. erage includes a guide to ingredients, which gives 3rd ed David Bender. 255p Oxford, information about foods that have many \'ariet­ 2009 $ ies, like apples, beans, and chilies; and a guide 641.03 TX349 to measurements, which includes eqm\'alents for The unique content in this food dictionary, which temperatures, can sizes, pan sizes, lmpcrial-to­ has 6, 100-plus entries, i the compn:hcn~ive inclu­ metric conversions, common cooking \·olume and sion of food adchtivcs that have strnngc, unpro­ weights, and adjustments for high altitude. nounceable scientif 1c names and can mcludc chemicals, naturally occurring substances like vita­ 795 The new complete book of food: A mins or molds, and to. ·in that can be present in food nutritional, medical, and culinary occasionally. It lists intemauonal as well as common guide. 2nd ed Carol Ann Rmzler. 4 7 4p. American food items. Diseases that can be affected by Facts on File, 2009. $ food are also covered. Adding \'alue are eight appen­ 641.3 TX353 dixes of charts and lists and the cross-referencing Although it co\·ers only 300 common foods, throughout. The author teaches biochemistry and this resource contains some unique information. molecular biology at Uni\'ersity College London. Besides the usual nutritional values and how to buy, store, and prepare the food, it also lists the 793 The food and culture around the most nutritional way to serve the food, diets that world handbook. Helen C. Brittin. might exclude it, how processing affects it, medi­ 384p. Prentice Hall, 2011. $ cal uses and/or benefits, adverse effects associated 394.1 TX353 with it, and food/drug interactions. Each entry This reference book's content is arranged alpha­ is two to five pages long. An appendix contains betically by country and includes almost 200 of charts of "foods high m specific nutrients for spe­ them. Each approximately two-page entry has very cific diets," and a good mdex is included, too. The brief but thorough sections on geography; maJor author, a prolific food writer, has included an languages; demographics; agriculture; natural impressive list of resources in the bibliography for resources; industries; history; mfluences on food; this book. bread and cereals; meat, poultry, and fish; dairy products; fats and oils; legumes; vegetables; fruit; 796 The Oxford encyclopedia of food and nuts and seeds; seasonings; dishes; national and drink in America. 2nd ed. Andrew other special dishes; sweets; beverages; and meals Smith. 3v. Oxford, 2013. $$ or street food or snacks. Includes a regional index 641.59 T~349 for countries, grouping them by continent. Color The award-winning first edition of th1s title claimed world map on inside front and back cover has each to be "the most authoritative, current rderence county indicated. work on American cuisine." The three-\olume new edition includes more than 1,400 entries CO\'ering 794 The food substitutions bible: American food consciousness m the twenty-first More than 6,500 substitutions century. It adds more than 300 new entries on sub­ for ingredients, equipment, and jects such as food science and nutrition, molecular techniques. 2nd ed. David Joachim and gastronomy, genetically modified foods, food con­ Carol Sherman. 696p. R. Rose, 2010. $ troversies, regional foods, and foo d traditions of 641.5 TX652 major American cnies. The publisher states that all David Joachim won the International Association bibhographies and nonhistorical entries ha\'e been of Culinary Professionals award for the first edition revisited.

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797 StillTasty: Your ultimate shelf life illustrations are included for each of the forty proj­ guide. StillTasty. www.stilltastycom. Free ects. The projects are described by the publisher as This online resource gathers data from the USDA, fresh, stylish, sturdy, and inexpensive, yet require FDA , and CDC as well as research from state gov­ only simple tools and basic carpentry knowledge. ernment agencies and several "non-profit organi­ Chapters include "Seating Projects," "Dining &:. zations that conduct studies on food storage and Entertaining Projects," "Yard &:. Garden ProjecLs ," safety." It provides more information Lhanjust shelf and "Yard SLructures." Published in cooperation life-for example, what to look for if the food may with Black &:. Decker. have gone bad. Users can use the search box to search for beverage or food names or browse by 800 The complete guide to room category. An FAQ section addresses common ques­ additions: Designing and building, tions that aren't strictly about shelflife. Mercifully, garage conversions, attic add-ons, the website also contains minimal and unobtrusive bath and kitchen expansions, bump­ advertising. out additions. Chris Peterson. 250p. Creative Publishing International, 2011 . $ Home Improvement 643.7 TH4816.2 This large book features many quality color photo­ 798 The complete guide to a clutter-free graphs and illustrations, typical for this publisher. home: Organized storage solutions Graphics include sequence photos, tip boxes, and projects. Philip Schmidt. 240p. cutaways and schematics, exploded illustrations, Creative Publishing International, 2009. $ and more. Specific projects include additions and 648 TX309 bump-outs and attic, garage, and basement con­ Library journal says this book "presents strategies versions. The front of the book features guides to on letting go and organizing personal materials. planning, designing, and preparing. The back of Projects move from room to room throughout an the book includes conversion tables and an index. entire house." The introductory chapter is short Also included are appropriate codes and practices. and sweet, describing first why clutter is a prob­ Published in cooperation with Black &:. Decker. lem and then the basic techniques for dealing with it. While many of the techniques and storage ideas 801 The complete photo guide to home are not brand new, this book is unique in that it improvement. 560p. Creative Publishing describes very succinctly the tried-and-true basics International, 2009. $ of home organization and also shows how to sim­ 643 TH4817.3 ply build storage solutions yourself. The projects This large book features many quality color photo­ mostly use off-the-shelf supplies, but some projects graphs and illustrations, typical for this publisher. require more than basic carpentry skills. Each proj­ Graphics include sequence photos, tip boxes, cut­ ect includes lists of tools and materials needed and aways and schematics, exploded illustrations, and tables for the key components, with dimensions, more. A huge team of people worked to produce quantities, and materials needed. Also included are this reference, which includes "over 200 high­ plenty of informaLive color photographs, illustra­ payback projects shown in complete detail. " Cov­ tions, and exploded diagrams. Published in coop­ ers home improvement skills and techniques, home eration with Black &:. Decker. improvement basics (like floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and lighting), major remodeling 799 The complete guide to outdoor (kitchen, bathroom, basements, and attics), and carpentry: More than 40 projects exterior improvements (roofing, siding, and trim). including furnishing, accessories, Also included are conversion charts and an index. pergolas, fences, planters. 238p. Published in cooperation with Black &:. Decker. Creative Publishing International, 2009. $ 684.1 TH4961 802 Do-it-yourself home improvement: Beautiful and clear photos and colorful exploded A step-by-step guide. Rev. ed. Julian

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Cassell, Peter Parham, and Theresa to shelving and storage to unfinished spaces. The Coleman. 544p. DK, 2009. $ projects listed are also color coded for money­ 643.72 TH4816 saving and environmentally friendly qualities. A typical graphically beautiful DK book, this ref­ erence includes quality photographs, colorful cut­ away and exploded illustrations, and lots of ways Housekeeping to get information fast: checklists, charts, step-by­ step photos and instructions, and sidebars high­ 805 The country almanac of housekeeping lighting special considerations. Comprehensive techniques that save you money: in coverage, this reference book could be used by Folk wisdom for keeping your house beginning and advanced home improvers. The clean, green, and homey. Richard sides of the pages are color coded so that finding Freudenberger. 254p. Fair Winds Press, the major topics is easier. These include tools, 2012. $ equipment, and materials; alterations and repairs; 648 TX324 kitchens and bathrooms; decorating and finishing; From the publisher of BackHome Magazine, this improving home performance; omdoor alterations resource collects information known Lo previous and repairs; electrics; plumbing; and heating. Also generations but usurped by the latest and great­ includes a first aid and emergencies guide, a glos­ est products and gadgets: "formulas for effective sary, and an enormous index. Green alternatives cleaning, gardening, and home maintenance" and are offered throughout. Highly recommended for ways to save on heating bills, repairs, and main­ all libraries. tenance. Cleaning and maintenance is covered in part 1: kitchen and pantry, laundry room and linen 803 The family handyman. Home Service closet, bathrooms, bedrooms and guest rooms, and Publications. www.familyhandyrnan.com. basement and attic. Part 2 is about special inter­ Free ests: pets, crafts, and holidays. Part 3 covers the The home improvement projects on this search­ outdoors: exits and entries; garage and workshop; able website are divided into "parts of the house" decks, patios, porches, and outdoor rooms; land­ (ceiling, doors, floor, roof, etc.) and "outdoors" scaping; and growing fruits, veggies, and herbs. (decks, garden, grill, patio, etc.). Projects include Includes a good index. a time, complexity, and cost estimator; step-by­ step instructions and photos; tools and materials 806 Good Housekeeping stain rescue!: lists; and user comments. The site is generously The A-Z guide to removing smudges, provided by the publishers of Family Handyman spots, and other spills. Anne Marie magazine, and so some advertising exists, but it is Soto. 287p. Hearst Books, 2012. $ not obtrusive. 648 TX324 This compact, spiral-bound book provides educa­ 804 Ultimate guide: Home repair and tional material as well as stain-removal methods. improvement. 3rd ed. 607p. Creative The first chapter, "Laundry Lowdown," talks about Homeowner, 2011. $ sorting, water temperatures, bleaches and enzymes, 643 TH4817.3 fabrics, leather, and laundry symbols. Chapter 2, This large and heavy book features many quality called "First Aid for Stains," is mainly a list of sup­ color photographs and illustrations, typical for this plies and tools to have on hand for stain battles. publisher. Graphics include sequence photos, tip Chapter 3, "The A to Z Stain-Removal Guide," boxes, cutaways and schematics, exploded illustra­ is the heart of the book at more than 200 pages. tions, and more. The sides of the pages are color Chapter 4 discusses take-along stain treatments, coded so that you can quickly find the household aprons, bibs, door mats, headrest and armrest cov­ system that the twenty-two chapters cover. The first ers, storage, and mold/mildew. The last chapter sixty-plus pages are introductory, offering advice covers caring for "heirloom textiles." Includes pret­ on safety and security, remodeling, and tools. The ty photographs, numbered step-by-step instruc­ rest of the chapters cover everything from masonry tions, sidebars, and a small index.

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807 Home Ee 101: Skills for everyday an alphabetical household materials guide. Full of living. Heather Solos. www.home-eclOl not only checklists but numbered lists, tables, and .com. Free black-and-white illustrations and photographs, From the author: "Home-Ee 101 is an attempt to this reference book also has a complete index. For reach average people and teach them the domes­ more information, see www.marthastewart.com. tic ans that make life a little less expensive, a little easier, and a little more enjoyable .... The founder of the site is Heather Solos, a professional blogger Interior Decoration and author." Main sections on this website, which was launched in 2007, are called "Clean It," "Cook 810 The color scheme bible: Inspirational It," "Fix It," and "Wash It." Advertising is unobtru­ palettes for designing home interiors. sive. Solos' book by Lhe same name was publish d Anna tarmer. 255p. Firefly, 2012. $ in 2011. 747 NK21J 5.5 Booklist states about this title· "Design expert 808 How to clean anything: The art of Starmer claims to have sifted through 16 million cleaning almost anything .. . How to color possibilities to produce 200 combinations Clean Anything. www.howtoclean fit for a king and queen and their royal family .... anything.com. Free The only issue? Too many selections-and too few The author of this blog, which was started in 1999, ways to cross-index and cross-reference." Each is apparently Jonas Stahr, CEO at Total Green entry features a main color, a few tonal varieties of Commercial Cleaning and Maintenance of Cana­ the main color, accent colors (for an adjacent wall, da. Since it has been around this long, it should woodwork, or upholstery fabric), and highlight be a fairly stable website. Coverage is comprehen­ colors (for a small injection of color). Included for sive and searching is good. Main areas covered each color scheme is an overview of the scheme, a include house cleaning, vehicles, animals, seasonal description of it, what mood it evokes, and what tips, recreational (e.g., barbecues), stain removal, inspired it. The first thirty-five pages introduce us and general cleaning. Some examples of interest­ to color: theory, light, emotions, inspirations, and ing "How to Clean" entries: retainers, yoga mats, design. Although this is apparently a reprint from TOMS shoes, leaf stains on a driveway, and ham­ the 2005 edition, it does not seem dated, and it fills ster cages. a gap in its subject area.

809 Martha Stewart's homekeeping 811 Design ideas for your home. Alison handbook: The essential guide to Dalby. l 76p. National Trust, 2013. $ caring for everything in your home. 728 NA7208 Martha Stewart. 744p. Clarkson Potter, From the publisher: "This guide demonstrates how 2006. $ to use color in the home, running through the pal­ 640 TX301 ette from greens, blues, reds, and yellows to pastels Even though this is an older book, it has no current and neutrals. It then moves on to using pauems­ equivalent in content or scope. Chapter 2, called such as stripes or florals-in fabrics, wallpapers, "Room by Room," contains most of the content. It and floors, and describes how to use light in a starts with checklists: "Six Things to Do Every Day" home to best advantage, with insider tricks for plus checklists for weekly, monthly, and seasonal creating task, background, or mood lighting using housekeeping. Then exhaustive coverage of each windows, lamps, and mirrors." It should be useful room begins: suggested equipment and furnish­ for home design ideas. ings and how to choose, stock, organize, maintain, and clean everything you might find in the room. 812 Step-by-step home design and Chapter 3 describes routine cleaning and periodic decorating. Clare Steel. 400p. DK, 2012. maintenance. Chapter 4 covers all topics related $ to comfort and safety. Short chapters 5 and 6 are 747 NK2115 basically checklists and timelines for moving and Chapters cover kitchen, bathroom, living room,

142 HOUSEHOLDS 81 7 bedroom, hallway, home office, laundry room, and mistakes, and conversions and a small index. More outside space. At the beginning is a "Where Do I color photographs and illustrations than text, the Start" section. Also includes a couple of appendixes high-quality visuals in this resource make concepts (resources and calculations), project templates, and clear. Lists, tables, charts, and numbered instruc­ an index. The best sequence of steps for working tions add further detail. Also included is a DVD with in each area is numbered, and then each step is the PDF contents of the book (with warnings about detailed with color illustrations or photographs of copyright). Published in cooperation with Black &: furnishing options in beautiful DK style. The pub­ Decker. lisher's description doesn't exaggerate: "Compre­ hensive in its scope and utterly practical, Step by 815 The complete photo guide to Step Home Design and Decorating is an indispens­ home repair. 4th ed. 560p. Creative able single-volume reference for anyone restyling Publishing, 2008. $ their home." Recommended for all libraries. 643 TH4817.3 Now offered as a compact handbook, this dense little book covers major topics from the publisher's Maintenance and Repair more specific guides, including plumbing, wir­ ing, and carpentry. The specific guides, however, 813 The complete guide to carpentry go into far more detail. This more general guide for homeowners: Basic carpentry may work best for the less adventuresome home skills and everyday home repairs. repairer. The bulk of this book is a section called Rev. ed. Chris Marshall. 288p. Creative "Systems Repairs." It covers repairs to plumb­ Publishing, 2008. $ ing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air­ 694 TH5607 conditioning systems. Bonus sections are "Security, Graphic intensive, this reference features many Safety &: Health Upgrades" and "Workshop Ref­ quality photographs of cutaways and cross-sections erence" (workshop organizing, reference charts, and some exploded illustrations of carpentry proj­ maintenance schedule, glossary, and index). This ects. Charts, tables, and lists throughout make it resource is as graphic intensive as the more specific easy to get information quickly. Chapters include guides by this publisher listed in this section. Pub­ an introduction (safety, workshop basics, build­ lished in cooperation with Black &: Decker. ing a workbench, building a sawhorse) and cover materials, tools and skills, basic carpentry (install­ 816 Disaster recovery guides. American ing interior doors, door and window trim, base Red Cross. www.redcross.org/find-help/ molding; framing basement foundation walls; and disaster-recovery. Free more), advanced carpentry (removing walls, doors, Besides guides to human safety and recovery, this and windows; installing attic access ladder; fram­ resource includes short guides for homes: "Check­ ing and installing windows, doors, skylights, and ing Your Home: Structural Elements" and "Check­ bay windows; and more), and cabinets and coun­ ing Your Home: Utilities, Systems, and Household tertops. Includes glossary and index. Published in Items." A "Tools and Resources" section includes an cooperation with Black &: Decker. extensive guide to repairing your home after a flood. The family handyman, see 803. 814 The complete guide to wiring. 5th ed. 35lp. Creative Publishing, 2011. $ 81 7 How your house works: A visual 621.31 TK3284 guide to understanding and This reference is "fully compliant with the most maintaining your home. Updated recent National Electrical Code." Chapters cover and expanded ed. Charles Wing, 208p. the basics of wiring (safety, how electricity works, RSMeans, 2012. $ and wiring components) and wiring projects (pre­ 643 TH4817 liminary work, circuit maps, common wiring proj­ An amazing book by the author of The Visual ects, and repair projects). There is also an appendix Handbook of Building a nd Remodeling. As the on home electronics and automation, common publisher states, this title "uncovers the mysteries

143 818 HOUSEHOLDS behind just about every major appliance and and vent pipes follow. Pan 1 has chapters on toi­ building element in your house. Clear, full-color lets, sinks, faucets, tubs, showers, water heaters, drawings show you exacLly how these things sump pumps and softeners, septic systems, wells, should be put together and how they function, and sprinklers. Part 2 covers fundamentals like including what to check if they don't work." Top­ codes, how plumbing systems work, how to plan ics covered include electrical systems, heating changes and additions, and how drains, vems, and and air conditioning, plumbing, maJor house­ traps work. The back matter includes a resource hold appliances, foundations, framing, doors guide, glossary, mclex, and metric equivalents. and windows, susLainabiliLy mside and outside the house, clock thermostats, ventless gas heat­ 820 Ultimate guide: Trimwork. Neal Barrett ers, rnoisLure and mold, and passive solar healing. et al. 287p Creative l lomcowncr, 2010. Willen in sparingly used plain language, the bulk $ of the book is presented m wonderful mforma­ 694 Tll5695 uonal graphics, list , and sidebars (wiLh titles like This reference ts being included because no overall "Before You Call the Plumber ). Has an index and homeowner's carpentry guide mcluclcs the detail detailed table of contents that this offers. Trimwork is almost always a highly ational electrical code, 2010-2011, see 615. visible aspect of a home, and so details on how to do quality trimwork may be important for home 818 Popular Mechanics complete home value. With plenty of color photographs and illus­ how-to. The complete photo guide to trations, charts, and lists, the book provides guides home repair. Rev. ed. Albert Jackson and for putting trim on doors and windows, walls, David Day. 514p. Hearst Books, 2009. $ floors, ceilings, columns, stairs, and mantels. Lots 643 TH4817.3 of sidebars accent important details. Additional From the publisher: "E\'erything that concerns a useful sections include guides to safety, finishing, house or apartment owner is included, with infor­ materials, tools, techniques, and resources; a glos­ mation on planning ahead; decorating; repairs sary; and an index. and improvements; security; infestation, rot, and damp; electricity; plumbing; heating; outdoor care; and tools and skills." Color-coded chapters cover Parenting those topics, and there is a reference section and an index. Beautiful exploded and cutout color illus­ 821 Ain't misbehavin': Tactics for trations add detail, as do the photographs, charts, tantrums, meltdowns, bedtime tables, and sidebars. Advice on prioritizing and blues, and other perfectly normal codes is useful. This huge book seems to cover lots kid behaviors. Alyson Schafer. 288p.]. of unique issues-for example, repairing stained Wiley&. Sons Canada, 2011. $ glass windows and plasterwork and installing a 649 HQ769 backup generator, a range hood, and a pond. Also The publisher describes Alyson Schafer as "best­ included are aesthetics guides for things hke paint­ selling author, psychotherapist, and leading ing and garden design. parenting expert on tackling any child's worst behavior. . . . While acknowledging the daily 819 Ultimate guide: Plumbing. 3rd ed. reality that parents face, Schaefer's humor and Merle Henkenius, Steve Wilson. 303p. experience make this book a must for parents Creative Homeowner, 2010. $ who want to preserve the peace and also the joy 696 TH6124 of raising a child." The chapters are a laundry list This reference "complies with the latest plumbing of common behavioral concerns and advocate the codes" and includes quality photographs, cutout "Democratic Approach" to solving problems. Lots and exploded color illustrations, lists of tools and of humor, examples, plain language, and insights materials needed, and sidebars (tips, code detai.ls, into a child's thinking make this book compelling ad green options). A safety guide is al the front of reading. The last chapter is a best practices family the book, and then guides to working with drain checklist.

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822 Dr. Spock's baby and child care. 9th who is a nationally reno\.\rned expert on child disci­ ed. Benjamin Spock; updated and rev. by pline and attention deficit disorder. Demonstrating Robert Needlman. 1152p. Gallery Books, a welcomed sense of humor to distressed parents, 2012. $ his parts and chapters have titles like "Controlling 649.1 Rj61 Obnoxious Behavior (Job #l)." The intended audi­ The first edilion of this classic was published in ence is parents of more difficult children for whom 1946 anc.l 1s now written by a Yale-educated pcdia­ the usual behavior mod1fication guides don't seem tncian. The book is divided mto sections on child to apply. He is upbeat and encourages a strong and development by age , from birth to eighteen years; posuive relationship between parent and child. food and nutrition; health and safety; "Raising Examples of child beha'>' ior and conversations help Mentally l lealthy Children"; "Common Develop­ to illustrate the problem and to show parents that mental and Behavioral Challenges", and "Le<1rnmg they aren't the only ones with these problems. Also and <;chool " It also mcludes a medication glos­ incluclecl arc "Quick fip" sidebars, further resourc­ s<1ry, <1 resource guide, and a comprehensive index. es, and a generous index. Unfortunately, it is text heavy with very little visu­ ally displayed information other than checklists 825 Parenting 24/7. University of Illinois at and some bullet points. A companion website can Urbana-Champaign. http://parenting24 7 be found at www.drspock.net. .org. Free This website describes itself this way: "Designed 823 Mayo Clinic guide to your baby's first for parents and grandparents of children from year. Walter]. Cook, Robert V Johnson birth through the teens, it provides feature arti­ and Esther H. Krych, eds. 573p. Good cles with research-based information, video clips Books, 2012. $ of parents and experts, breaking news and com­ 649 TH61 mentary, newsletters, and recommendations to the This authoritative and comprehensive reference best parenting resources on the web ." It is divided book is broken into six parts: part 1, "Caring for into sections for infants, preschoolers, school-age Your Baby" (feeding your baby, diapers, bathing children, and teens. Each section features a list of and skin care, clothing, sleep and sleep issues, common concerns that link to a list of resources comforting a crying baby, and understanding your that in turned link to articles, news items, Internet baby's temperament); part 2, "Baby's Health and resources, and videos. Each section also includes Safety" (finding the right care pro\ider, checkups, lists of "Newsworthy" items and "Internet Sources" vaccinations, child care, traveling, home and out­ covering general information about the age group door safety, and emergency care); part 3, "Growth featured. Includes simple and advanced search and Development Month by Month"; part 4, "Com­ options. mon Illnesses and Concerns"; part 5, ,; Managing and Enjoying Parenthood"; part 6, "Special Circum­ 826 The parents' guide to psychological stances" (adoption, caring for multiples, premature first aid: Helping children and baby, delayed development, Down syndrome, and adolescents cope with predictable life other newborn conditions) Easy to read, with clear crises. Gerald Koocher and Annette headings, quality color photographs, sidebars, and La Greca, eds. 364p. Oxford, 2011. $ an index. It is amazing that all this information fits 649 BF721 into this compact book. The 2010 President of the American Psychologi­ The Merc k manual home health handbook, see 701. cal Association said that this book offers psy­ chologically sound and sensible approaches for 824 1-2-3 magic: Effective discipline for children from toddlers to teens, including advice children 2-12. 4th ed. Thomas W on health, family, school, social and peer issues, Phelan. 224p. ParentMagic, 2010. $ as well as anxieties and fears, sexual issues, and 649 HQ770.4 unique stressors. The focus on coping, resilience, This is the twenty-fifth anniversary of this award­ and recovery from the emotional crises many winning title written by a PhD clinical psychologist children encounter in growing up is unique. Each

145 82 7 HOUSEHOLDS chapter is clear and concise and includes a sum­ reptiles, fish. David Alderton. 256p. mary and a list of where to get more information. Southwater, 2008. $ This book also co\'ers many discipline problems 636.08 SF511.5 and is written by a highly credentialed crowd of Written by a prolific veterinarian author of pet care contributors. books, this book, with many beautiful color photo­ graphs, starts with the small mammals, providing for each an introduction (mcluding a discussion Pets of how the animal became a pet), health indica­ tors, varieties, how to prepare appropriate hous­ 82 7 The complete care of baby animals: ing (mcludmg simple construction directions), Expert advice on rai ing orphaned, appropnate foods, handling, transporting, cleaning adopted, or newly bought kittens, up, breeding, grooming, and, where appropriate, puppies, foals, lamb , chicks, and showing. A small section on small mammal health more. 2nd ed., rev. and updated. care precedes the next section, on birds. lnforma­ C. E. ~pauldmg and Jackie Clay. 295p. uon is arranged similarly for the rest of the animals. Skyhorse, 2011. $ This book includes the full content from Aldenon's 636.08 QL83.2 Exotic Pets book. Additional reading materials are Written by an experienced veterinarian with the listed for each animal. A glossary and index are also help of an experienced veterinary field techni­ provided. Highly recommended for all libraries. cian, this book seems to be the most current and comprehensiYe option for library collections. 829 The Merck manual for pet health. After a short introduction with a few stories about Merck. www.merckmanuals.com/pet orphaned animals, sections 1-3 cover the animals. health/. Free Section 1 is about farm animals and pets (foals, calves, piglets, lambs, kids, crias, pups, and kit­ 830 The Merck veterinary manual. Merck. tens) and is clearly labeled that it is intended for www.merckmanuals.com/vet/. Free wildlife rehabilitation centers or licensed breed­ These free and comprehensive resources are based ers. Section 2 covers wild babies (fawns; fox, wolf, on the "Pet Owners" and "Veterinary Professionals" and coyote pups; bobcat and cougar kittens; rac­ print editions, respectively. Merck provides these coons and opossums; bear cubs; medium-sized "as a service to the community"; and, in fact, "the and small rodents). Section 3 covers baby birds online versions are updated periodically with new (raptors, song birds, shore birds, waterfowl, and information and contain illustrations and audio and domestic and wild poultry). Each of these sections video material not present in the print versions." explains how to approach, feed (even how to do Both include a search box and cross-referencing. feeding tubes!), house, and generally care for the Totally Awesome! orphan whether it is healthy or not (even how to The "Pet Owners" version includes sections on give an enema!). Clear information stresses when birds, cats, dogs, exotic pets, horses, and special to take the animal to a veterinarian. Includes feed­ subjects (emergencies, diagnostic tests and imag­ ing schedule charts and instructions on when to ing, infections, zoonosis, drugs and vaccines, poi­ release wild orphans. Section 4 covers injuries to soning, pain management, travel, and more). A the animals caused by bites, cars, and guns and glossary is also included. also discusses cuts and broken and amputated The "Veterinary Professionals" version covers limbs. Section 5 covers exotic babies (monkeys, behavior, circulatory system, clinical pathology coatimundis, tamanduas, skunks, and armadillos). and procedures, digestive system, emergency med­ Multiple appendixes and an index add value and icine and critical care, endocrine system, exotic and usability. Highly recommended for all libraries. laboratory animals, eye and ear, generalized condi­ tions, and the immune system. 828 The illustrated practical guide to small pets and pet care: Hamsters, 831 Petfinder. Discovery Communications. gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, www.petfinder.com. Free

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From the site: "Petfinder is an online, searchable This website describes itself as the "world's larg­ database of animals who need homes. It is also a est registry of pedigreed cats." Sections include directory of nearly 14,000 animal shelters and breeds, cat care, cat shows, and for kids. The focus adoption organizations across the U.S., Canada and is almost entirely on information about breeds, so Mexico. Organizations maintain their own home the best use of this website is to learn about cat pages and available-pet databases." Its mission: breeds. The cat care section is inadequate. "I. Increase public awareness of the availability of high-quality adoptable pets; 2. Increase the over­ 834 The cat selector: How to choose the all effectiveness of pet adoption programs across right cat for you. David Alderton. l 76p. North America to the extent that the euthanasia of Barron's, 2011. $ adoptable pets is eluninated; 3 Elevate the status 636.8 F442 of pets to that of family member." The powerful Most of this book, which is filled with beautiful and default advanced search engine off rs many ways charming photographs of cats, shows all the variet­ to narrow the scope of your search. Updated daily. ies of cats there are: colorful, lap, large, small, gor­ geous, working, wild, talented, high-maintenance, and so forth. For each variety listed, encyclopedic Birds entries of the breeds included give a history, char­ acteristics, "At a Glance" sidebars, and notes and 832 The ultimate encyclopedia of comments, in addition to an amazing photo of the caged and aviary birds: A practical breed. Following a brief section on caring for cats family reference guide to keeping are two unique tools: "The Human Selector," where pet birds, with expert advice on you answer questions about yourself and see what buying, understanding, breeding and kind of cat is recommended, and "The Cat Selec­ exhibiting birds. David Alderton. 256p. tor," which is a table of all breeds with columns Southwater, 2011. $ for rating cat features like active nature, grooming 636.68 SF461 needs, suitable for older owners, and suitable for This is a reprint of the unequaled classic by the pro­ families. Also includes a glossary and further read­ lific Dr. Alderton. From the publisher: this book ing list. The small index helps you find a particular "is an essential reference manual for bird-keepers breed you are looking for. Covers 120 cat breeds. of all levels-from the novice looking to keep a single pet bird indoors to the seasoned breeder 835 Complete cat care: What every cat wishing to extend an existing aviary collection. lover needs to know. Bruce Fogle. The first half of the book takes a practical look at 19 2 p. Mitchell Beazley, 2011. $ the subject of bird care, including housmg choices 636.8 SF447 for different birds; constructing an aviary; buying Dr. Fogle is another respected and prolific author birds and settling them in; feeding and handing; of pet and pet care books. Starting off with a suc­ keeping birds healthy; exhibiting, breeding, and cinct "20 Essential Tips for a New Cat," these chap­ managing a stud. Every aspect of bird husbandry ters follow: "Becoming a Cat Owner" (breeds), "A is discussed, and there are expert tips and step-by­ New Cat in the Family" (equipment and supplies step instructions to make learning new techniques needed), "Cats are Trainable," and "Cats Do What clear and straightforward." Beautifully presented Cats Do" (a health care guide). Lots of beautiful with high-quality color photographs, it also has photographs accent the informative text, tables, further reading lists and an index. This book is illustrations, and breed sidebars. It covers about highly recommended for all libraries. 100 cat breeds. A thorough index is at the back.

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833 The Cat Fanciers' Association. Cat 836 American Kennel Club. American Fanciers' Association. www.cfa.org. Free Kennel Club. www.akc.org. Free

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The website says this about its purpose: "AKC. 840 Top dog. Kim Dennis-Bryan. 352p. DK, org offers information on dog breeds, competition 2012. $ events, club search for training and services, dog 636.7 SF426 ownership and registration to help you discover This reference, also written by a veterinarian, more things Lo enjoy with your dog." lncludes is very similar to Dr. Alderton's Encyclopedia of information for puppies, dog owners, breeders, Dogs, but il includes some unique information clubs and delegates, and dog shows and trials. The that Alderton does not. For each of the 420 breeds section for dog owners has good information on listed here is this summary-like information: breeds, keeping your dog healthy, training and height, weight, hfe span, origin, and then a rating socialization, and finding a puppy. The focus is for amount or exercise required, amount of groom­ almost totally on purebred dogs. ing required, case of training, and level of sociabil­ tty. ·ach dog gets about half a page, two or three 83 7 Dog: The definitive guide for dog small, high-quality pictures, a rew comments, and owner . Bruce fogle. 384p. hrcOy, notable informauon. At the back of the book arc a 20l0. $ thirty-five page care and training section, a glos­ 636.7 SF427 sary, and an index. This book got a starred review from Boohlist, which said Fogle "may have produced the single best dog book of the decade." Dr. Fogle, an expe­ Fish rienced veterinarian, describes in a conversational fashion his experiences with dogs. This title will 841 Encyclopedia of aquarium and pond be useful either in the reference or in circulating fish. David Alderton. 400p. DK, 2008. $ collections, and dog lovers may want to own a per­ 639.34 SF456.5 sonal copy. This is a reprint or the 2005 edition, but it is still the definitive book on fish as pets. Detailed instruc­ 838 The dog selector: How to choose the tions on choosing, setting up, and maintaining the right dog for you. David Alderton. aquarium or pond is included. Beautiful photo­ l 76p. Barron's, 2012. $ graphs, charts, and summary boxes of species 636.7 SF426 specifics (what they look like, food, species they This beautiful book is identical in layout to Alder­ cohabitate with, how big they grow) cover more ton's Cat Selector, listed in the preceding section, than 800 freshwater, saltwater, coldwater, and all the way down to the number of pages and price. tropical fish. Advice on compatibility of fish com­ It covers 130 breeds of dogs. binations, options for plants and invertebrates, a section on illness and treatment, and a thorough 839 Encyclopedia of dogs. David Alderton. index round out the comprehensive coverage. 383p. Parragon,2010. $ 636.7 SF426 This exhaustive resource covers about 420 breeds Horses of dogs with quality photos and summary-type information for each breed: origin, height, weight, 842 The encyclopedia of the horse. Rev. exercise level, coat care, organizations breed is reg­ and updated ed. Elwyn Hartley Edwards, istered with, and colors. A paragraph on the breed Bob Langrish, and Kit Houghton. 464p. origins, a few comments, and several photographs DK, 2008. $ wrap up each entry. The first 100 pages of the 636.1 SF285 book are introductory and cover these topics: "The From the publisher: "Equestrian expert Elwyn Nature of the Dog," "Dog Care," and "A Dog's Life" Hartley Edwards traces the evolution of the horse, (characteristics of the major groups of dogs like covering every major breed of horse and pony as working, herding, companion, etc.). At the back of well as the contribution the horse has made to the book are further reading lists, breed registries, civilization. The Visual Breed Guide portrays more a glossary, and an index. than 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and

148 HOUSEHOLDS 845 pony pholographed in specially commissioned nutrition and feeding, sex and reproduction, preg­ full-figure portrails as well as hundreds of action nancy and foaling, pediatrics, geriatrics, drugs shots. The origin, hislory, and uses of each breed and medications, and alternative therapies. At the are explained, and each breed is brought to life by back of the book are two appendixes-"Normal historical anecdotes and fascinating, liule-known Physiological Data" and "Laboratory Tests"-and a facts ." The first 100-plus pages give a fascinating glossary, list of tables, and a huge index. The few history o[ horses and their influence on history. At black-and-white photographs and illustrations are the back of the book are short chapters on horse all that are needed to clarify the information. High­ managemenl and training and equipment plus ly recommended for all libraries. a glossary and an index. Beautiful high-qualily photographs, maps, and illustrations add tremen­ dous value. Unique ts the mformation on breeds. Tools Highly recommended for all libraries. 845 The complete illustrated guide to 843 The horse lover's bible: The complete everything sold in hardware stores. practical guide to horse care and Steve Ettlinger. 486p. Bedford Street management. Tamsin Pickeral. 244p. Media, 2011. $ Firefly, 2009. $ 683 TS405 636.1 SF285.3 This classic book, which may have never had an Written by an experienced horse trainer, this ref­ equal, has an interesting history. The first edition erence includes these chapters: "Horse Basics," was printed in 1988, and the content in the 2011 "Choosing a Horse," "Identification and Security," e-book cited here is still the same. The 1988 edi­ "Housing," "Feeding," "Foot Care," "Tack," 'Trans­ tion was reprinted as a paperback in 2002. In 2003 porting," "Grooming," "Working Out," "Breeding Ettlinger published an even bigger book, the 1,097- and Foaling," and "Health and First Aid." Mak­ page Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold ing it easy to read are color photos on each page, in Hardware Stores and Garden Centers . All are quick reference and tip boxes, margin definitions, still good reference books for this topic. Contents sidebars, checklists, step-by-step photographs, and in this 2011 version include seventy-seven chap­ when-to-call-the-vet boxes. Unique are the overall ters divided into eleven parts, on common hand instructions for keeping a horse. tools; power tools; general hardware; general mate­ rials; paint, stains, finishes, wall coverings, and 844 Horse owner's veterinary handbook. related products and tools; wood and wood prod­ 3rd ed. Tom Gore, Paula Gore, and James ucts; wall, floor, and ceiling materials and tools; Giffin. 720p. Howell Book House/Wiley, plumbing hardware, materials, and tools; electric 2008. $ products and tools; masonry materials, products, 616.1 SF951 and tools; and safety equipment. Each entry starts Exhaustive coverage for horse owners and written with an "About" section and includes pans, other in plain language, this reference includes chap­ names, description, types, use, use tips, and buying ters on emergencies, parasites, infectious diseases, tips. Includes two appendixes and a comprehensive the skin and coat, the eyes, the ears, the mouth, index. The table of contents. links to the sections, the feet, the musculoskeletal system, the respira­ and there is linked cross-referencing throughout. tory system, the cardiovascular system, the urinary Includes more than 1,000 items and has more than system, the nervous system, the digestive system, 600 pen-and-ink-type illustrations.

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