Ipg Fall 2009 Academic Catalog

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP

Professional and Academic Publishers Fall 2009

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Arabian Plights

Saving Afghanistan

The Big Three

The Future Middle East

Edited by V. Krishnappa and Priyanka Singh

The Emerging Relationship Between the United States, India and China in the Changing World Order

Peter Rodgers Examining the Arab footprint throughout threads of a shared language, a mostly shared religion, and overlapping historical experience, this discussion of cause and effect—huge population growth, demand for food, water, education, and jobs, in addition to issues of global warming and national and regional security—is the challenge as Arabs prepare to meet the intense pressures of the 21st century. Arguing that the most direct way of cleaning up the mess in today’s Middle East is to remove the Israeli–Palestinian conflict as the prop both for Arab illiberalism and for foreign meddling, this exposé suggests that perhaps the real problem of the Arab world is that it too closely mirrors the hypocrisies already present in the world. Peter Rodgers is a former Australian ambassador to Israel, a regular commentator on Middle Eastern affairs, and the winner of the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year Award for his reporting on East Timor. He is the author of Herzl’s Nightmare. MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES/CURRENT EVENTS 248 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781921215285 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. JANUARY

Addressing recent developments in Afghanistan as well as providing expert analysis into the country’s future, this compendium offers multiple perspectives on issues such as counterinsurgency, stabilization, and nation-building in Afghanistan. The essays focus on one key question— What can be done to stabilize Afghanistan?—and attempt to address it through redefining the character of the conflict there as well as the role of regional actors, the U.S. and its allies, international nongovernmental organizations, and the international community at large. Essays include “Reconstructing Afghanistan,” “Pakistani Attitudes Toward Militancy in and Beyond Pakistan,” and “Post-Taliban Afghanistan: Conflict, Violence, and Regional Stability.” V. Krishnappa is a research fellow at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis (IDSA). He is a member of editorial committee for the Journal of Defense Studies and the book review editor for the Strategic Analysis. Priyanka Singh is a research assistant at the IDSA. POLITICAL SCIENCE/REGIONAL STUDIES 174 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

ISBN: 9788171887538 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

Harsh Bhasin “A marvelous analysis of the problems and possibilities in key world issues arising from the present and prospective interplay of India, China, and the United States. It is a tour de force.” —Jagdish Bhagwati, professor, Columbia University, and author, In Defense of Globalization Delving into the multifaceted relationship amongst India, the U.S., and China, this study analyzes each strand of the mutual bilateral relations of the three countries— including their troubled past and uncertain present—in order to unravel clues for the possible future course. Accessible and detailed, this useful analysis provides an informed look at one of the most crucial, developing relationships on the emerging international political landscape of the 21st century. Harsh Bhasin is a veteran diplomat with a career spanning more than 35 years in the Indian Foreign Service. He is currently the chair for the department of Asian and Asian American studies at the State University of New York–Stony Brook. He lives in New York City. POLITICAL SCIENCE, 164 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $35.95 (CAN $39.95)

ISBN: 9788171887279 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

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Boom Bust

Stealth

The New Uncanny

House Prices, Banking and the Depression of 2010 Second edition

Sonallah Ibrahim

Tales of Unease

• Co-op available

Edited by Sarah Eyre and Ra Page

Fred Harrison “Those warnings were . . . well thought out and calculated.” —Marc Coleman, Irish Independent

• Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Using the United Kingdom as a case study, this well-researched account shows how, for more than 200 years, a remarkably regular 18-year cycle of boom and bust can be traced to the peaks and troughs in land prices. This exploration reveals how governments, during the upswing of the cycle, are complicit in encouraging a belief that property prices will continue upwards indefinitely because of their skilled management of the economy and attributes the current crises to public policy on both sides of the Atlantic. An alternative plan to neutralize the next boom—one that would lead to a more stable and environmentally friendly economy with a more equitable distribution of wealth—is also presented. Fred Harrison is the research director of the Land Research Trust in London. He is the author of Ricardo’s Law: House Prices & the Great Tax Clawback Scam and Wheels of Fortune: Self-Funding Infrastructure and the Free Market Case for a Land Tax. CURRENT EVENTS, 304 PAGES, 6 X 8.75 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

A coming-of-age story is given a creative twist in this intimate, offbeat, and strangely affecting novel. The young narrator, age 11, lives with his aged father in a disheveled furnished flat in Cairo. Exceptionally attuned to the moods, habits, and silent yearnings of the adults around him, the boy decides to get organized and become an expert on adult behavior. Surreptitiously, he listens in on adult conversations, observes adult mannerisms, and guesses about comments he’s not supposed to understand—and then he starts to sneak into neighboring apartments to watch adults napping, copulating, bathing, cooking, and all the other activities normal to their lives. Sonallah Ibrahim is an Egyptian journalist, the author of eight novels, and a former visiting associate professor in the department of Near Eastern studies at the University of California–Berkeley. In 2003 he was awarded a prestigious prize by the Arab Novelist Assembly, which he turned down in protest of government policies. FICTION/MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES 184 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781906300098 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AMERICA AFLAME BOOKS NOVEMBER

“Delightful and disturbing.” —Independent on Sunday “A bold idea.” —Guardian Performing a deft metaphorical evisceration of Sigmund Freud’s classic 1919 essay that delved deeply into the tradition of horror writing, this freshly contemporary collection of literary interpretations reintroduces to the world Freud’s compelling theory of das unheimliche—or, the uncanny. Specifically designed to challenge the creative boundaries of some of the most famed and respected horror writers working today—such as A. S. Byatt, Christopher Priest, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Matthew Holness, and the indomitable Ramsey Campbell—this anatomically precise experiment encapsulates what the uncanny represents in the 21st century. Masterfully narrated with the benefit of unique perspectives on what exactly it is that goes bump in the night, this chilling modern collective is not only an essential read for fans of horror but also an insightful and intriguing introduction to the greats of the genre at their gruesome best. Sarah Eyre is an editor and a consulting editor for Comma Press. Ra Page edited The City Life Book of Manchester Short Stories and founded and edited Manchester Stories magazine. He is the deputy editor of City Life and a director of the Manchester Poetry Festival. FICTION, 226 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781905583188

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RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM

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ISBN: 9780856832543

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Kings Way The Beginnings of Australian Graffiti: Melbourne 1983–1993 Duro Cubrilo, Martin Harvey, and Karl Stamer A comprehensive account of the first decade of the graffiti-writing subculture in Melbourne, Australia, this compilation pays tribute to the individual writers and crews who established the city’s reputation as a global street-art presence. Beginning with the year 1983, this volume depicts the rapid changes in styles in these early years as Melbourne’s graffiti changed from simple scrawls to intricate murals of astonishing complexity. Part visual encyclopedia and part social history, this compelling record details the events, spaces, materials, and folklore of what made up the lives of the early graffiti artists. Duro Cubrilo is a renowned graffiti artist, an art director, and a designer with more than 14 years of experience. Martin Harvey is a photographer who has documented graffiti art throughout transit systems. Karl Stamer is a professional image reproduction consultant. ART, 400 PAGES, 8.75 X 11 500 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $43.00 (CAN $47.95)

ISBN: 9780522856606 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MIEGUNYAH PRESS DECEMBER

Wild Places Wild Hearts Nomads of the Himalaya Allen Smutylo “This is a stunningly beautiful book, passionately written and richly illustrated.” —Edmonton Journal “Smutylo is inspired by nature but wants to do more than make a photographic record of what he sees. He seeks to capture the multisensory and extrasensory experience of life with the Kharnakpa [nomads].” —Winnipeg Free Press

• Co-op available Documenting some of the most remote people of central Asia, this beautiful blend of multidisciplined artwork and traveladventure writing celebrates the natural world while also capturing the fragility of man’s relationship with it. This masterfully illustrated account of the Kharnakpa tribe of Tibetan Buddhist nomads in Ladakh is peppered with both humor and anthropological observation. Allen Smutylo is an honor graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and a member of the Ontario Society of Artists. For 25 years, his paintings and prints have been exclusively based on experiences from extensive travels to remote areas of the world. He lives in Big Bay, Ontario. ART/TRAVEL, 320 PAGES, 10 X 9 130 WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $60.00 (NCR)

ISBN: 9780929021478 RIGHTS: US EXILE EDITIONS SEPTEMBER

Gardens of Eden Among the World’s Most Beautiful Gardens Holly Kerr Forsyth • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Spanning time and continents, this unique handbook tours the world’s most beautiful gardens—from the gardens of ancient Persia and the Buddhist-inspired landscapes of China to Les Jardins du Paradis in France and the Nooroo Gardens in Australia. The remarkable guide is not only visually pleasing but also truly informative, providing descriptions and histories of the featured gardens, as well as suggestions on how and when to visit them. A celebration of the ideals and aesthetics that govern the creation of gardens in many cultures, this book also discusses the issues involved in the process and the maintenance necessary to keep them blooming. Atypically organized by theme rather than place, chapters including Writers’ Gardens reveal where some of the world’s greatest writers found inspiration, such as Vita Sackville-West’s Sissinghurst in Kent, while Politician’s Gardens profiles where leaders found solace, such as George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Holly Kerr Forsyth is a photographer, a gardener, and a columnist for Weekend Australian. She is the author of The Constant Gardener: A Botanical Bible and the bestselling Remembered Gardens. GARDENING/TRAVEL, 368 PAGES, 9.75 X 9.75 500 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $40.00 (CAN $47.95)

ISBN: 9780522856057 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MIEGUNYAH PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Best of Turkish Cooking

Cook-up in a Trini Kitchen

Harvest

Selections from Contemporary Turkish Cuisine

Recipes, Poetry, Paintings, Stories

Christine Stevens Photographs by Russel Wasserfall

Other Ali Budak

John Lyons

• Co-op available

Taking its title from a traditional dish of Trinidad and Tobago, this cookbook is at once a cultural history and a unique mix of easy-to-follow recipes, art, poems, stories, and anecdotes. The recipes reflect a fusion of the many nationalities that have shaped Trinidad, offering dishes that range from homey, traditional fare to new, experimental entrees. Following the principles of his artistic practice—whereby the knowledge of and respect for materials and their uses are paramount as a basis for investigation—the author creatively explores easily available ingredients and enhances them with the subtle use of herbs and spices to create distinctive dishes, making this a serious contribution to the ever-growing reputation of Caribbean gastronomy.

From baskets of heirloom tomatoes to home-raised pork and wine made from backyard grapes, this cookbook goes inside the kitchen of an organic farm to explore a rural lifestyle and its delicious benefits. The author—who left a hectic corporate career behind when she and her husband decided to buy a beautiful farm in western South Africa—shares not only her favorite recipes but also her passion for taking food straight from the garden or paddock into the kitchen. Using seasonal ingredients without much fuss, the recipes alternate between quick dishes from the best organic ingredients and slower, more indulgent meals that truly test one’s culinary skills. Tips for organizing a pantry are also included, and wonderful photography provides both food shots and a tour of the postcard-perfect farm.

Capturing the essence of Turkish cuisine, this compilation provides both classical and contemporary recipes. Filled with professional photos, thorough instructions, and detailed lists of ingredients, this everyday cookbook is ideal for enthusiasts of healthy Mediterranean food. Featured recipes include karniyarik, a special eggplant dish since the Ottoman times; and wedding soup, a classic item of Turkish hospitality. Savory Turkish desserts are also included, such as baklava or ashura— Noah’s pudding. With a colorful exhibition of dishes from a variety of prominent chefs, this accessible guide is a must-have for food aficionados of all levels of cooking experience. Ali Budak is the staff editor at Isik Yayinlari and the author of Fasting in Islam. COOKING, 304 PAGES, 8.5 X 9.5 180 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781597842099 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUGHRA DECEMBER

John Lyons was born in Trinidad and is a poet, an artist, and a cook. He is the author of Behind the Carnival, Lure of the Cascadura, and Voices from a Silk Cotton Tree, and his poems have been published in the anthologies A Caribbean Dozen and The New British Poetry.

Recipes from an Organic Farm

Christine Stevens is an organic farmer and winemaker who has lived on an idyllic farm in South Africa since 2000. Russel Wasserfall is a commercial and editorial food photographer who works from his studio in Cape Town.

COOKING/ART, 240 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 12 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 24 LINE DRAWINGS TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

COOKING/HEALTH, 224 PAGES, 7.5 X 9.75 162 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $25.00 (CAN $27.00)

ISBN: 9781845230821

ISBN: 9781770095946

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JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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Franz

Magazine

An A–Z of Franz Ferdinand

Rock and Roll Tourist

Helen Chase

Graham Forbes

“Gets to grips with what fuels and infuses art rockers.” —Q Magazine, on Franz: An A–Z of Franz Ferdinand

“[This] monster encyclopedia of everything Franz, full of unseen photos, interviews and lyrics, is Franz-tastic.” —New Musical Express “Chase’s A–Z features a series of thematic vignettes and never-before-seen photographs which should school even the biggest Franz Ferdi-fan.” —Pitchforkmedia.com

• Co-op available • 2009 marks the release of Franz Ferdinand’s third album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, as well as a 19-city North American tour Based on extensive research and elite interviews, this reference is a celebration of the highly successful pop-band Franz Ferdinand. The band comes together with their fans from around the world in this comprehensive encyclopedia to furnish reflections on their guitar-driven and discoinfluenced music, making this a vastly entertaining as well as an informative guide. With a song-by-song guide to the musicians’ award-winning lyrics and exclusive photographs that showcase the members’ unique personae, this resource imitates the inventive nature of this iconic, contemporary band. Helen Chase is a teacher, a music writer, and the author of Magazine: A Biography. MUSIC/BIOGRAPHY, 190 PAGES, 9.75 X 9.75 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781904794226 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

“Graham’s writing is refreshing [and about] the life and not the myths of rock and roll . . . he captures for the reader what they can only imagine the lifestyle is really like . . . not all fun and games . . . except when it’s fun and games!” —Paul Barrere, guitarist, Little Feat An insider’s trip into the secret world of touring musicians, this chronicle follows the author as he travels the world—from places such as Memphis and Nashville to Amsterdam, Reykjavik, and Brussels—to experience the lifestyle of performers and their fans. His journey takes him across continents as well as backstage to hang out with Franz Ferdinand, Anthrax, B. B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others. These musicians’ stories, travel tales, and minor and major mishaps are brought to life in this witty memoir that embodies the thrill of being in the audience as well what life’s like on the rock-and-roll road. Graham Forbes is a musician and the author of Rock and Roll Mountains. He divides his time between Scotland and Longboat Key, Florida. MUSIC/TRAVEL, 288 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781904794356 RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

Helen Chase

• 2009 marks the reunion of Magazine for their first tour in more than 20 years, as well as the release of two new compilation albums: Live and Intermittent and Touch and Go: Anthology 02.78–06.81 A detailed and contextual look at the postpunk music and arts scene in Manchester in the late 1970s, this biography explores the movement through one of its most riveting contributors— Magazine, the band fronted by exBuzzcock’s member Howard Devoto. Featuring interviews and photographs that provide factual information about Magazine’s members, lyrics, artwork, and chronology, the guide also examines both their influences and imitators and discusses the band’s impact on such artists as Franz Ferdinand, Morissey, Radiohead, and U2. With unrivaled access, this is a unique look into the prevailing climate of the decentralization of the music industry, the growth of independent labels, and the DIY attitude born from a previous era. Helen Chase is a teacher, a music writer, and the author of Franz: An A–Z of Franz Ferdinand. MUSIC/BIOGRAPHY, 288 PAGES, 8.25 X 8.25 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781904794363 RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS NOVEMBER

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African Studies

AFRICAN STUDIES

Development and Dreams

An Eloquent Picture Gallery

The Urban Legacy of the 2010 Football World Cup

The South African Portrait Photographs of Gustav Theodor Fritsch,1863–1865

Edited by Udesh Pillay, Richard Tomlinson, and Orli Bass

Edited by Keith Dietrich and Andrew Bank

Embracing the effects of South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this study seeks to understand the greatest potential benefit of the 2010 World Cup—a repudiation of Afropessimism and an assertion of a contemporary African identity both at home and on a global stage. Penned by both academics and practitioners, this guide provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the probable consequences of the World Cup for the economy of South Africa and its cities, from infrastructure development to the projection of African culture and identity. Attention is given to a range of topics including the management, costs, and benefits associated with the 2010 World Cup; the uncertain economic and employment benefits; venue selection; and investment in infrastructure, tourism, and fan parks. The examination also explores the dreams and aspirations associated with the 2010 World Cup and what it means to talk about an African Cup, African culture, and identity. This volume is an invaluable companion to policymakers, planners, and students as South Africa prepares to host the world’s largest sporting event.

Bringing to life a unique cultural gallery of both known and unknown figures of the early 1860s with an astonishing veracity, this remarkable photographic collection is a visual documentation of South Africa’s people. Aesthetically stunning and of surprising technical quality for the period taken, this intriguing collage represents the life work of 25-year-old German doctor and anthropologist Gustav Fritsch, who utilized the relatively new photographic medium to complement his scientific expedition to the South African landscape. Reflecting how the native tribes remained untouched by the social and industrial revolution around them, and accompanied by essays that set in context Fritsch’s outlook on racial discovery and theory, this invaluable photographic insight is an artistic and historically significant addition to South Africa’s cultural heritage.

Udesh Pillay is the executive director of the Centre for Service Delivery at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in South Africa. He holds a PhD in Geography, and prior to joining the HSRC, he was head of the delimitation and planning directorate of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa. Richard Tomlinson is a visiting professor at the school of architecture and planning of the University of the Witwatersrand, and he is a consultant in urban development and project management. Orli Bass is a postdoctoral fellow in the Centre for Service Delivery at the HSRC. Her areas of research interest include the relationships between cities and culture, representations of Africa and its cities, and megaevents and cities. AFRICAN STUDIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 328 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.5 15 TABLES, 21 GRAPHS, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $36.95 (CAN $40.95)

ISBN: 9780796922502 RIGHTS: US & CANADA HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL/HSRC PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Keith Dietrich is an associate professor and head of the department of visual arts at Stellenbosch University. Andrew Bank is the associate professor of the department of history at the University of the Western Cape and the editor in chief of the journal Kronos: South African Histories. AFRICAN STUDIES/PHOTOGRAPHY, 176 PAGES, 9.75 X 9.75 150 COLOR PHOTOS, 50 B & W PHOTOS, 35 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $30.95 (CAN $34.95)

ISBN: 9781770096417 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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An Elusive Harvest Working with Smallholder Farmers in South Africa David Catling Foreword by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu Detailing the undocumented work of a pioneering nongovernmental organization that actively supported disadvantaged farmers during a critical period in the country’s history, this rare account unveils the agricultural developments that enabled South Africa’s transformation into a democratic nation. From its conception in the early 1990s to its untimely demise, this invaluable documentation assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the Land Development Unit (LDU)—evaluating the organization’s philosophy and strategy, management, funding, methods used in field projects and public-awareness activities and exploring why the LDU proved to be so vulnerable an institution. David Catling is the founding member and leader of the Land Development Unit. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is the spiritual leader of South Africa and a Nobel Prize laureate.

Chiropractic for Horses to Maintain Health and Wellness Alison Reddy Beneficial for both pets and workers, this informative aid provides a greater understanding of the mechanics of horses. Illuminating concepts that can be applied to animals in general, this reference delves into the science of chiropractic, making it accessible for owners, professionals, and the general public. Researching the history of the practice, this record identifies its different types, dispels its myths, and even outlines what problems it can cause. Case studies, training aids, and everyday tips for maintenance are also provided. Alison Reddy is an AI technician and the manager of Parkland Stud. She is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, the McTimoney Chiropractic Association, College of Chiropractors, and the International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic. ANIMALS, 160 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $45.00 (CAN $55.00)

AFRICAN STUDIES/REFERENCE, 352 PAGES, 5.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

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ISBN: 9781920196103

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Advances in Equine Nutrition IV Edited by J. D. Pagan • Part of the Equine Nutrition series, which includes Advances in Equine Nutrition III (9781904761280) Written by leading research scientists, this informative compilation examines the latest advances in equine nutrition, veterinary medicine, and exercise physiology for a range of horses, including the broodmare, the growing horse, and the performance horse. While focusing on foraging and general nutrition, this resource also explores specialized management and techniques for the prevention of injuries and diseases, such as insulin resistance and HYPP. J. D. Pagan is the founder of Kentucky Equine Research. He lives in Versailles, Kentucky. ANIMALS/SCIENCE, 530 PAGES, 6 X 9 10 LINE DRAWINGS, 45 CHARTS, 66 TABLES, 18 GRAPHS CLOTH, $110.00 (CAN $130.00)

The Sheep and Wool Handbook Second edition Edited by D. J. Cottle Covering a broad range of topics relevant to the sheep and wool industry, this newly expanded edition—containing 11 new chapters and a more international scope—discusses future developments in all areas and provides an in-depth review of the meat aspects of the market. Separated into five distinct sections, the comprehensive survey summarizes the major world sheep and wool industries, biological principles, management, production systems, and the preparation, processing, and marketing of meat and wool. References and web links at the end of each chapter present further sources of information. D. J. Cottle is professor of sheep and wool science at the University of New England–Australia, the managing editor of the International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science, and the editor of the Australian Sheep and Wool Handbook. ANIMALS, 450 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $100.00 (CAN $125.00)

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ISBN: 9781904761877

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Bill Culbert Making Light Work Ian Wedde • Author’s previous books sold more than 35,000 copies Celebrating one of New Zealand’s most distinguished artists, this substantial monograph reviews the artistic accomplishments of Bill Culbert. Exploring the predilections and passions that have fueled Culbert’s art over the past 50 years, this account presents an in-depth exploration of his preoccupation with light—stemming from his days as a student in London in the late 1950s. Demonstrating how he has deployed his concepts through numerous mediums, this survey illustrates the domestic-scaled works, dazzling large-scale museum installations, and public spaces such as the Champs Elysées in Paris and the Millennium Dome in London. Suggesting that energy, travel, congeniality, and conviviality are also key to understanding Culbert’s work, this study depicts the diversity of his pieces, from wall-mounted light sculptures made of white fluorescent tubes and colored plastic containers to his installations of objects from the dump near his home. From his studies in Auckland and London to his life-changing visits to Philadelphia and France, this chronicle explores every facet of Culbert’s career, providing a thoughtful and compelling overview of an art aficionado. Ian Wedde is the recipient of national book awards for his fiction, poetry, and art books. He is the editor of the award-winning Ralph Hotere: Black Light and the author of The Commonplace Odes, Dick Seddon’s Great Dive, and Three Regrets and a Hymn to Beauty. ART, 280 PAGES, 10.25 X 9.5 98 COLOR PHOTOS, 90 B & W PHOTOS, 12 LINE DRAWINGS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

ISBN: 9781869404390 RIGHTS: WORLD X AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & EUROPE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY PRESS OCTOBER

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Judy Watson Blood Language Judy Watson and Louise Martin-Chew Lavishly illustrated, this invaluable study examines the scope and depth of the work of leading contemporary Australian artist Judy Watson. Exploring the plight of the dispossessed, indigenous Australians with whom she shares a family history and heritage, Watson’s works are divided into the seven defining elements within her artistic themes. Each section serves as an extended picture-essay featuring commentary from the artist about her work and travels as well as objective perspectives by art critics. Imaginative and empathetic, Judy Watson’s work is a remarkable example of indigenous Australian art. Judy Watson is a recipient of several major contemporary art awards, including the Moët & Chandon Fellowship and the National Gallery of Victoria’s Clemenger Award. In 2006, two of her works were permanently installed within the architectural fabric of the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris. Louise Martin-Chew is a former editor of Art and Australia magazine and a regular contributor to the Australian and other art magazines, catalogs, and books. She is the coauthor of The Heart of Everything: The Art and Artists of Bentinck and Mornington Islands. ART/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 240 PAGES, 7.25 X 8.75 153 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

ISBN: 9780522856583 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/MIEGUNYAH PRESS NOVEMBER

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Pictures of War

The Sacred Trusts

Mary Griffiths

Pavilion of the Sacred Relics, Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

Using charcoal and watercolor as mediums, this visual interpretation of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan represents the television images surrounding the conflict in a more lucid and humane way. Including images of army tanks, helicopters, handcarts, a gunman’s stance, the aftermath of a roadside bomb, and more, this evocative view of the war abolishes the distance that has come to anesthetize people in their home countries. A fresh representation of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this collection of images is a compelling and moving artistic response to 21st-century conflict. Mary Griffiths is the curator of modern art at the Whitworth Art Gallery at the University of Manchester. She has exhibited work in the Origins of Nine at Islington Mill, Salford, and the 2008 Jerwood Drawing Prize in London. ART/CURRENT EVENTS, 160 PAGES, 8.5 X 5.25 20 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 20 LINE DRAWINGS, 40 WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

ISBN: 9781857549935 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

Hilmi Aydin • Co-op available • Advertising in Al Jumuah, Islamic Horizons, and Parabola This gorgeous, full-color photographic guide reveals the marvelous collection of the sacred relics at the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, which houses more than 600 invaluable belongings from prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad as well as a number of Muslim saints. Excavated from the most restricted rooms of the palace, the entire selection—including the pieces that are not on exhibit for daily visits—is compiled here for the first time in this fundamental handbook, making it perfect for students interested in Ottoman history, sacred relics of the Ottoman rule, or the broader Islamic heritage. Hilmi Aydin was the head of the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul. He has written and lectured on art history in Turkey. ART/MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, 350 PAGES, 10.5 X 13 230 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $69.95 (CAN $77.00)

ISBN: 9781597842174 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

Raoul Servais The Wizard of Ostend: Commitment, Challenge, Recognition

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AUSTRALIAN STUDIES

Andrew Fisher

Johan Swinnen and Luc Deneulin

An Underestimated Man

Commemorating the 80th birthday of revolutionary Belgian animation filmmaker Raoul Servais, this historical and autobiographical account surveys the major themes of the artist’s life and works. Including a thorough interview with Servais himself, this richly illustrated trilingual book—in English, French, and Dutch—provides fresh insights into Servais’s works and gives a new impetus to the reception of this extraordinary artist.

Peter Bastian

Johan Swinnen is an art historian, a new-media critic, and a professor of art history at the Vrije Universiteit Burssel, the University College Artesis Antwerp, and the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. Luc Deneulin is an art historian, a scientific collaborator, and a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. ART, 320 PAGES, 7 X 10.5 50 COLOR PHOTOS, 50 B & W PHOTOS, 100 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 100 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $54.00 (CAN $59.95)

Hoping to set the record straight, this biography asks why one of Australia’s greatest reformers has sunk into obscurity. Calling for a reevaluation of Andew Fisher’s career, the discussion reveals the skill with which he led the Australian Labor Party in its early years and the political will he demonstrated as prime minister in three separate Australian governments leading up to World War I. Fisher’s role as high commissioner in London during the war is also given careful attention. Peter Bastian is an associate professor of history at the Australian Catholic University in Sydney who has served as the president of the New Zealand American Studies Association. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/BIOGRAPHY, 468 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $33.95 (CAN $37.95)

ISBN: 9789054874805

ISBN: 9781742230047

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RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN

ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Australian Studies

The Bibliography of Australian Literature Volume 4 P–Z Edited by John Arnold and John Hay • Part of the Bibliography of Australian Literature series, which includes Volume 1 A–E (9781875606900), Volume 2 F–J (9780702235009), and Volume 3 K–O (9780702235986) The fourth and final volume of this major collaborative national project details all separately published works of creative literature by Australian writers whose last names begin with P through Z, from European arrival in Australia to the end of the 20th century. Regardless of genre or perceived literary merit, each entry contains a comprehensive bibliography, with details of the first edition as well as significant new or revised editions and translations. Author biographies, awards, and other relevant information to both author and title are included. John Arnold is a former head of the National Centre for Australian Studies at Monash University and the coeditor of Towards a National Culture in a Colonised Market. John Hay is a former vice chancellor of the University of Queensland, a former English professor at the University of Western Australia, a former dean of arts and senior deputy vice chancellor at Monash University, and a former vice chancellor and president of Deakin University. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/REFERENCE, 995 PAGES, 7.5 X 10 CLOTH, $123.00 (CAN $145.00)

ISBN: 9780702236891 RIGHTS: US & CANADA UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND PRESS SEPTEMBER

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

Forgotten Anzacs The Campaign in Greece, 1941 Peter Ewer • New in paper; also available in cloth (9781921215292) Detailing lesser-known facts surrounding the legend of the Anzacs— an army formation made up of Australian and New Zealand troops—this study offers the largely obscure story of their campaign during World War II. Comprehensive and gripping, this examination follows the group on their long retreat through Greece while depicting uncanny similarities to the original Gallipoli operation a generation earlier. Based on rarely accessed archives and more than 30 interviews with Australian, Greek, and New Zealand veterans, this superb narrative gives overdue recognition to the brave, forgotten Anzacs of 1941. Peter Ewer is an official in the Victorian Department of Justice, the coauthor of Unions and the Future of Manufacturing, and the coeditor of Visions for Victoria. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/MILITARY, 432 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 32 B & W PHOTOS, 16 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $33.95 (CAN $37.95)

ISBN: 9781921372759 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. FEBRUARY

The French Explorers and Sydney Translated by Colin Dyer Featuring previously unpublished translations, this insightful volume of journals and records from seven expeditions of French exploration between 1788 and 1831 documents the early years of Sydney. These revealing accounts present intimate details of the everyday lives at all levels of society, from governors’ parties to convict labor. The cultural observations and outsider perspectives on the new British colony and its leading citizens is surprising and engaging, simultaneously painting a vivid picture of early Australia, British colonial history, and the interests of pivotal French explorers such as Freycinet, Laperouse, and Bouganville. Colin Dyer is the author of The French Explorers and the Aboriginal Australians and A Frenchman’s Walk Across the Nullabor. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/HISTORY, 224 PAGES, 6 X 9 13 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $28.00 (CAN $33.00)

ISBN: 9780702237034 RIGHTS: US & CANADA UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Australian Studies – Autobiography

Literary Activists

Serious Frolic

Writer-Intellectuals and Australian Public Life

Essays on Australian Humour

Brigid Rooney

Edited by Fran De Groen and Peter Kirkpatrick

Uniquely examining the link between Australian writers and social change, this study investigates the motives behind literary figures who strive to become activists and social intellectuals. Exploring this intimate connection, this resource asks what such a bond reveals about Australian literature and the power of the written word. With fresh insight, this guide delves into the activism, careers, and writings of Judith Wright, Patrick White, Oodgeroo of the tribe of Noonuccal, Les Murray, Helen Garner, David Malouf and Tim Winton. Brigid Rooney is a professor of Australian studies and literature at the University of Sydney. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 260 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $28.00 (CAN $33.00)

ISBN: 9780702236624 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

Engaging and spirited, this essay collection examines Australian national humor—from the high and low to the classic and the cutting-edge—in literature, performances, and daily life. Leading scholars in Australian literature and culture additionally explore how this humor affects Australian national identity and worldview and what overall role it plays in the social and cultural landscape. Frances De Groen is an adjunct associate professor in the School of Humanities at the University of Western Sydney. Peter Kirkpatrick teaches Australian literature at the University of Sydney. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 300 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $28.00 (CAN $33.00)

ISBN: 9780702236884 RIGHTS: US & CANADA UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND PRESS SEPTEMBER

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND PRESS SEPTEMBER

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

The Myth of the Great Depression David Potts • New in paper; also available in cloth (9781920769840) While most narratives of the Great Depression chronicle the pain and struggles of the common folk, this account takes a drastically different approach—telling stories of health and happiness in the 1930s. In Australia, as in most of the world, the Great Depression obliterated jobs, bank balances, and, by all accounts, optimism. When Potts interviewed Australians who remembered the period, however, he found that many spoke with surprising affection, recalling that it seemed “people were happier then.” In this lively social history, the author displays a unique perspective not only on the Great Depression but also on what brings happiness. Archives, official statistics, and the firsthand accounts of more than 1,200 survivors prove that, despite the reality of the struggle, there are compelling tales of resilience and happiness even among those who were lost, poor, and unemployed. David Potts has taught at the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University and is the author of In and Out of Work: Personal Accounts of the 1930s and The Twenties: 1919–1929. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/HISTORY, 432 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 44 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

The Boy in the Green Suit A Memoir Robert Hillman • Winner of the 2004 Australian National Biography Award A bittersweet tale of personal reminiscence, this life story follows a young boy who, after growing up in Victoria, travels across the Middle East and parts of South Asia. Disembarking in a green suit and carrying a suitcase full of books and a typewriter, the boy leaves with no money, no return ticket and, seemingly, no worries. What follows is an account of youth that is tender and funny as it unfolds around an innocent abroad. An unforgettable memoir, this telling captures the vulnerability and ardor of youth, and the fragility and strength of parental love. Robert Hillman is the author of The Deepest Part of the Lake, The Hour of Disguise, A Life of Days, and Writing Sparrow Hill. AUTOBIOGRAPHY/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 240 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781921372513 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. NOVEMBER

ISBN: 9781921372643 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. DECEMBER

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Autobiography

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

Harbingers of Books to Come

My Fight Against Racism

A Texan’s Literary Life

Andi Ali

Dave Oliphant

• Co-op available

“About as complete a compilation of a Texas poet’s education as one could imagine.” —Don Graham, publisher, Washington Post “As his excellent new anthology confirms, Oliphant has contributed significantly to the development of poetry in Texas, and he is not slowing down.” —Lyman Grant, Texas Observer “Meticulously researched and footnoted, [Texan Jazz] is not only a definitive history of Texas jazz but a fine overview of the style as a whole.” —Dan Bogey, Library Journal “Dave Oliphant is the undisputed authority on the history of Texas jazz. His books and articles provide the most wellresearched and well-written discussions of Texas jazz history available.” —Gary Hartman, Center for Texas Music History

An exposé of the workings and ethos of the extreme right-wing politics of modern-day Nazis, this is a personal account of the risks and threats associated with antifascist and antiracist movements. Accompanying stories of the intimidation and attacks convey powerful images of how individuals can be catalysts for change, including inspirations from President Barack Obama’s early political career. Terrifying and extremely compelling, this autobiography is an important investigation into racist sentiment and its disturbing consequences at the individual and national levels. Andi Ali is an antiracist campaigner and a political activist. AUTOBIOGRAPHY/CULTURAL STUDIES, 288 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95)

• Advertising in the Texas Observer (September) • Author tour to include Austin, College Station, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio (October) • Author’s previous books sold more than 30,000 copies

ISBN: 9781904794394

The first major autobiography by a Texas poet, this noteworthy account traces the life and times of a poet, publisher, critic, and teacher from his childhood to the present day. This remarkable life is examined through the works it produced—25 books in the fields of poetry, fiction, translation, jazz history, and book reviewing. Proving that the literary and intellectual life in Texas far surpasses the state’s stereotypes, this record shows how the poet was instrumental in connecting Texas with many Latin American writers as well as with a wide world of music.

Once

Dave Oliphant is a native Texan poet, a recently retired professor from the University of Texas–Austin, and the editor and publisher of Prickly Pear Press. He is the author of numerous volumes of poetry, including Backtracking, Memories of Texas Towns and Cities, and Maria’s Poems, as well as an essay collection entitled Jazz Mavericks of the Lone Star State. He lives in Austin, Texas. AUTOBIOGRAPHY/POETRY, 548 PAGES, 6 X 9 2 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9780916727604 RIGHTS: WORLD WINGS PRESS SEPTEMBER

RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS FEBRUARY

A Memoir Andrew McNeillie Conducting a journey from boyhood to manhood, this is the revealing autobiography of poet Andrew McNeillie. From an airplane crossing north Wales, the middle-aged writer looks down on the countryside of his childhood in this fascinating memoir, recalling an almost fabulous world now lost to him. From an ordinary daily life and education in Llandudno, this account follows the subject through some of the wilder parts of Snowdonia, depicting McNeillie’s experiences in nature during a period of increasing urbanization. Continually crossing the border between town and country, this recollection communicates an almost Lawrentian aspect to the author’s intense relationship with the natural world as well as the place of man within it. Acute and powerful, this exploration also delves into McNeillie’s relationship with his father, his discovery of literature and the development of his own poetic sensibility, and his growing awareness of the opposite sex. Triangulated between three locations, this engaging story visits the poet’s birthplace, a Snowdonian lake, and the subject’s home in his teenage years. Andrew McNeillie is the literature editor at Oxford University Press and the author of An Aran Keening, Nevermore, and Slower. AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 260 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781854114969 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

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Autobiography – Biography

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Waiting Room A Memoir Gabrielle Carey “A moving tribute to a mother’s life, one of loss and disappointment, sacrifice, and silence . . . but also one of immense dignity and resilience.” —Debra Adelaide, author, The Household Guide to Dying “A wise, sorrowful, and graceful work. At once exquisitely tender and beautifully written, it tracks a mother’s illness and decline within the precious complexity of family relations, reminding us that some forms of writing are also forms of love.” —Gail Jones, author, Sixty Lights

• Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Intimately exploring the complex dynamics of a complicated mother-daughter relationship, this sharp and honest memoir tells the story of a woman who is forced to begin asking some of life’s difficult questions—such as to what extent are people’s lives determined by their genetic heritage?—when her mother is diagnosed with a serious brain tumor that must be operated on immediately. While biding the dreadful passage of time in the hospital waiting room, Gabrielle Carey begins to realize how much her mother has left untold, how many questions she still wants to ask her, and how little time there is left for the answers. Amid organizing appointments, looking after her own children, and battling her mother’s stubbornly principled idea that she should be left to die, Gabrielle begins to voice the unasked, attempting to discover the mother she has lived with all her life but never truly known and ultimately uncovering just how much her family stands to gain when they let each other in. Gabrielle Carey teaches writing at the University of Technology in Sydney. She is the author of The Borrowed Girl, In My Father’s House, The Penguin Book of Death, and So Many Selves. AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 240 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781921372629 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. JANUARY

BIOGRAPHY

Her Life’s Work Conversations with Five New Zealand Women Deborah Shepard “As well as writing the chapter on the Haywards, Deborah Shepard has written a lively introduction. Production standards are high and discreet, and the plates and photographs reinforce the points made in the text.” —Elizabeth Smither, NZ Listener on Between the Lives Spanning the impressive careers of five notable New Zealand women, this uncommon examination portrays the lives of Merimeri Penfold, Margaret Mahy, Anne Salmond, Gaylene Preston, and Jacqueline Fahey. Having each carved out their own distinguished reputations as artists, writers, teachers, filmmakers, and thinkers, this investigation demonstrates how each of them has balanced a professional life with a personal one. In five in-depth interviews, this record explores their families, education, the impact intimate relationships have on their creativity, and how each juggles life’s demands. Reflecting on immense changes in society throughout their lifetimes, this biographical account illustrates the second half of the 20th century, capturing how it directly affected the women’s professional and personal lives. Touching on major events and challenges, this study also depicts the Land March in 1975, the rise of feminism, and the genesis of Indigenous rights movements. With five stunning new photographic portraits by renowned photographer Marti Friedlander, this is a striking example of how those who grappled with sexism, glass ceilings, and domestic expectation still found the balance to lead fruitful public lives in the arts and academia. Deborah Shepard is the instructor of a life-writing course for continuing education at the University of Auckland. She is the author of Reframing Women: A History of New Zealand Film and the editor of Between the Lives: Partners in Art. BIOGRAPHY/WOMEN’S STUDIES, 336 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 60 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781869404437 RIGHTS: WORLD X AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & EUROPE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY PRESS DECEMBER

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Body/Mind/Spirit – Business

BODY/MIND/SPIRIT

The Power of Self-Belief Oluseyi Eyitayo Looking closely at the fundamental role positive thinking plays in achieving goals, this self-help guide addresses ways of tackling the doubts that plague the aspirations of otherwise ambitious people. Featuring various mind-training exercises and strategies for developing results-oriented plans, this guide presents the tactics needed to overcome adversity, whether it comes from the inside or the outside. For anyone facing the stagnation or frustration of self-doubt, this encouraging manual offers the strength to overcome any obstacle.

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

BUSINESS

A Concepts-Based Introduction to Financial Accounting Fourth edition D. L. Kolitz, A. B. Quinn, and G. A. McAllister

Oluseyi Eyitayo is a former sales manager and is currently a director of his own company.

Integrating the procedural and conceptual approaches of teaching an introductory accounting course, this reference illustrates the concepts that underpin the application of accounting theory. Utilizing the pedagogical philosophy of the concepts model, this study influences the proper order of topics as well as the teaching methods being practiced. Featuring financial extracts from listed companies and highlighting key definitions, this resource also includes updated Generally Accepted Accounting Practice statements.

BODY/MIND/SPIRIT / FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 75 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $9.95 (CAN $10.95)

D. L. Kolitz, A. B. Quinn, and G. A. McAllister all work in the school of accountancy at the University of the Witwatersrand.

ISBN: 9781857566390 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JANUS PUBLISHING COMPANY SEPTEMBER

BUSINESS, 372 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.75 TRADE PAPER, $46.95 (CAN $51.95)

ISBN: 9780702177491 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

Stoep Zen A Zen Life in South Africa Antony Osler Ruminating on what it means to achieve Zen in a continent that has experienced fear, injustice, and inspirational political revolution, this meditation is a refreshingly enlightening account of practicing Buddhism in a volatile and ever-changing South Africa. Reminiscent of Lau Tsu combined with Oom Schalk Lourens, this luminescent and contemplative guide to inner sanctum draws on the experience and knowledge of an advocate of human rights and a former Zen monk. Lightly musing on the abstract concepts of humility, acceptance, reconciliation, and love and layered with swirling emotion and poetic insight on the nature of mankind—especially in the face of seemingly impossible adversity—this deeply spiritual and often humorous journey is as full of heart as it is of wisdom and serves as a necessary yet gentle reminder of what it is to be human. Antony Osler is a meditation instructor, an advocate for human rights, and the coauthor of Quiet Food: A Recipe for Sanity. BODY/MIND/SPIRIT / SPIRITUALITY, 176 PAGES, 8.25 X 8.25 101 B & W PHOTOS, TWO-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781770095861 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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Create Wealth with Homeownership A Guide to the “Hows” and “Whys” of Owning a Home Douglas Boncosky • Co-op available Focusing on ways to strategically increase personal net worth over the long term by owning a home, this comprehensive guide outlines all the key steps in the home-buying process—from finding a house, qualifying for a home loan, and negotiating the contract to attending the closing and refinancing for maximum financial gain. Including a history of appreciation, information on tax-return benefits, a rent-versus-own analysis, and a DIY loan calculator, this all-inclusive reference is perfect for first-time home buyers and those looking to move up. Douglas Boncosky is a practicing mortgage professional. He lives in Lake Zurich, Illinois. BUSINESS/FINANCE, 290 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 15 LINE DRAWINGS, 12 CHARTS, 10 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781933255484 RIGHTS: WORLD DNA PRESS SEPTEMBER

Business

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

The Employer’s Immigration Compliance Desk Reference Greg Siskind • Advertising in HR Magazine and Staffing Management Designed to help human resource managers and immigration lawyers navigate complicated immigration laws and requirements, this handbook demystifies an array of statutes and regulations in a simple and straightforward question-and-answer format that includes flowcharts, illustrations, checklists, and sample documents. Complex state and federal laws—such as the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986—are discussed in detail with information on new procedures and requirements, including the Social Security Administration’s no-match rule and the Department of Homeland Security’s e-verify system. Greg Siskind is a partner in the law firm Siskind Susser Bland, the creator of visalaw.com, and the technology columnist for Immigration Law Today. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee. BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 400 PAGES, 8.5 X 11, 10 TABLES CLOTH, $99.95 (CAN $125.00)

ISBN: 9781586441432

A History of Human Resources SHRM’s 60-Year Journey Society for Human Resource Management • Advertising in HR Magazine Examining the development of the human resources (HR) profession in America since the 1940s, this history discusses the vital role the industry has played in shaping American labor policies and explores the impact of the Society for Human Resource Management throughout the years. Chronicling many of the industry’s most important developments, including the creation of the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Labor and the establishment of national wage and hour laws, this account places these changes in the context of world events, discusses the role HR plays in business, and considers the future of HR. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest professional association devoted to human resource management with members in more than 125 countries. BUSINESS/HISTORY, 96 PAGES, 11 X 8.5 125 B & W PHOTOS, TWO-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $59.95)

ISBN: 9781586441418

RIGHTS: US & CANADA

RIGHTS: US & CANADA

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

Expatriate Compensation Strategies

Innovation

Applying Alternative Approaches Roger Herod • Advertising in HR Magazine and Staffing Management Following a dramatic increase in the globalization of business activities, this guide presents compensation strategies for companies with a significant number of employees working in foreign countries. Practical information on implementing, communicating, and administering compensation plans for workers in numerous countries is discussed, with approaches based on a wide variety of assignment types, including global, regional, rotating, and more. Roger Herod is a senior vice president at ORC Worldwide, a human resources consulting company. He lives in Chicago. BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 18 PAGES, 6 X 9 1 TABLE, 2 GRAPHS, 3 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

ISBN: 9781586441241 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

Main Results of the South African Innovation Survey 2005 The Human Sciences Research Council Measuring the extent of innovation in the business sector along with expenditure on various activities, this detailed report presents the main findings in South Africa, covering the period from 2002 to 2004. Carried out according to international methodology, this study is modeled around a core questionnaire provided for the fourth round of the Community Innovation Survey for European Union countries. Detailed data tables analyzing the breakdown of responses to the survey are provided, objectively comparing results for South Africa with those of developed countries. The Human Sciences Research Council is the largest social science research organization in Africa. BUSINESS/ECONOMICS, 200 PAGES, 8.25 X 11 3 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 104 TABLES, 16 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

ISBN: 9780796922403 RIGHTS: US & CANADA HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL/HSRC PRESS SEPTEMBER

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

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Business

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

Global HR Management series Roger Herod • Advertising in HR Magazine and Staffing Management • Part of the Global HR Management series, which includes Expatriate Compensation (9781586441210), Global Compensation and Benefits (9781586441234), and Short-Term International Assignments (9781586441227)

Linking Employees to Business Outcomes

Roger Herod is a senior vice president of ORC Worldwide®, a human resources consulting group. He lives in Chicago.

• Advertising in HR Magazine

Benchmarking International Assignment Programs Assessing Overall Effectiveness Addressing challenges such as updating outmoded international business policies, this resource values external and internal comparisons for achieving a comprehensive assessment of the overall effectiveness of their assignment programs—providing HR practitioners with an understanding of the issues involved. Revealing how to manage employee growth and development internationally, this guide recommends benchmarking goals, creating uniform employee policies, and maintaining support services for foreign-office assignees and their families. 24 PAGES, 5 TABLES, 1 GRAPH, 1 DIAGRAM

ISBN: 9781586441449

International Assignment Programs

Shane S. Douthitt, PhD, and Scott P. Mondore, PhD Providing a structured plan for human resource (HR) professionals, this detailed manual instructs corporations how to achieve their business goals through the resourceful employment of their staff. Practical and informative, this handbook emphasizes the direct correlation between employees, data, and business outcomes. A flexible approach that can be tailored to any organization guides HR personnel through the process of acquiring a quantitative examination of the impact of critical business decisions. Shane S. Douthitt, PhD, lives in Huntersville, North Carolina. Scott P. Mondore, PhD, lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are the cofounders of Strategic Management Decisions, LLC. BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 200 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $27.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781586441371 RIGHTS: US SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

It’s Not About How Smart You Can Be. It’s About How Wealthy You Can Be. Make the Most of the Market Mark Vader and Joost Hulsbosch

Tackling the Critical Issues Helping tackle the challenges of managing international assignment programs in today’s business environment—in which companies have more nationalities, locations, and assignment types to deal with—this guide highlights critical issues such as dealing with policy dilemmas, addressing expatriate concerns, and establishing effective administration systems. The resource also offers solutions for companies disadvantaged by having a limited human resources staff to manage such programs. 20 PAGES, 3 CHARTS, 2 TABLES, 3 GRAPHS

ISBN: 9781586441258 EACH: BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95) RIGHTS: US & CANADA SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

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Investing in What Matters

Spotlighting the often daunting elements of working the South African stock market, this authoritative instructional demystifies financial investing with simple, cost-effective methods to increase positive returns and create a healthy stock portfolio. Illustrating that trying to outsmart the stock market can often prove financially fatal, this essential resource provides assured and knowledgeable instruction on how to confidently invest to achieve optimum results. Replete with pertinent facts and figures, this accessible guide is a timely wake-up call for those struggling to compete in the market. Mark Vader and Joost Hulsbosch are both award-winning art directors, graphic designers, and advertisers. BUSINESS, 120 PAGES, 5.5 X 7 60 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $10.95 (CAN $12.95)

ISBN: 9781770095953 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

Business – Cultural Studies

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Relationship Marketing & Customer Relationship Management Second edition Annekie Brink and Adele Berndt Presenting a dramatic shift in the way marketing is viewed and how its value is determined, this diverse resource focuses on the retention of customers through excellent customer service. Attending to the “4 Ps” of marketing, the guidebook addresses the ways in which a marketer can make decisions with the customer’s perspective as the priority. With strategies both for one-to-one marketing and for mass customization, this critical handbook offers information for today’s ever-adapting business environment. Annekie Brink is a former associate professor at the University of South Africa. Adele Berndt is a professor of marketing at the University of Johannesburg. BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 213 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.75 TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

ISBN: 9780702177392 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JUTA ACADEMIC SEPTEMBER

CAREER

Never Get Lost Again Navigating Your HR Career Nancy E. Glube and Phyllis G. Hartman • Advertising in HR Magazine and Staffing Management magazine Aimed at experienced human resource professionals, this invaluable handbook provides practical advice customized for those who wish to strategically develop their careers. This manual not only addresses how to avoid common pitfalls, but also offers counseling from successful HR practitioners and business leaders. Networking tools, “must-have” skills, and mentor relationships are also discussed. The useful information outlined in this guide seamlessly transitions the HR professional into the coveted senior management position. Nancy E. Glube is the former executive director of human resources at AT&T Mobility. She lives in Alpharetta, Georgia. Phyllis G. Hartman is the president of PGHR Consulting, Inc. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CAREER/BUSINESS, 224 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $25.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781586441364

Stop Bullying at Work Strategies and Tools for HR and Legal Professionals Teresa A. Daniel • Advertising in HR Magazine and Staffing Management magazine The nature and impact of workplace bullying is addressed in this comprehensive overview. From the perspective of the human resources (HR) department, this practical guide provides the tools to both investigate interpersonal conflict and eliminate the problem. Policy models that not only tackle harassment issues but also implement strategies that comply with legislation are also presented. HR practitioners will learn to handle harassment at all levels of employment and, as a result, create productive work environments. Teresa A. Daniel is the president and owner of Inside Out HR Solutions and a professor at numerous universities, including Marshall University. She lives in Ashland, Kentucky. BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 176 PAGES, 6 X 9, 5 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781586441357 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

RIGHTS: US SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

CULTURAL STUDIES

Ego & Soul The Modern West in Search of Meaning Revised edition John Carroll Examining the battlegrounds across which a struggle for meaning is being fought—including work, sport, intimacy, shopping, tourism, computers, democracy, and a retreat into nature—this work is a compelling investigation on how modern man lives. Dissecting the intersection between culture and religion, this spiritual study reviews the desperate search for meaning through everyday activities. John Carroll is professor of sociology at La Trobe University in Melbourne and the author of numerous books, including The Existential Jesus and The Wreck of Western Culture. CULTURAL STUDIES/RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 326 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781921372308 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. OCTOBER

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Cultural Studies – Design

La Dolce Vita Italians in the North Hugh Shankland • Co-op available Extensively researched, this examination concentrates on Italian life in Northern England throughout the last 250 years. The discussion explores the artistic contributions of the immigrants—such as stuccos, architectural designs, blown glass, statuettes, and mosaics—and dissects the major historical events of the past centuries, including “enemy alien” imprisonment as well as World Wars I and II. Complete with photographs and interviews, this analysis paints a fascinating portrait of a group of people who successfully maintained their cultural identity while influencing the society they joined. Hugh Shankland is the former head of Italian at Durham University and the author of the Simple Guide to Italy series. CULTURAL STUDIES/HISTORY, 288 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 26 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781904794370 RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS DECEMBER

CURRENT EVENTS

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

DESIGN

The Design Manual Revised and expanded edition David Whitbread An indispensable reference for both traditional and digital publishing, this handsome book is useful for everyone from beginners and design students to professional graphic designers and desktop publishers. For an overview, the discussion describes the early stages of any project—whether print, web or multimedia—in terms of planning, conceptual approaches, and project development. Design tasks are divided into sections on publication, corporate identity, onscreen graphics, and advertising design; a final section on production describes layout and typography for screen and print, as well as color systems and various finishing processes. David Whitbread is the coauthor and art director of the sixth edition of the Commonwealth Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers. He is also the director of design at the Australian government department in Canberra. DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY, 400 PAGES, 7 X 9.5 30 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 200 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

ISBN: 9781742230009

Do It! Every South African’s Guide to Making a Difference James Motlatsi and Bobby Godsell Highlighting a deep necessity to inspire dramatic social and cultural revolution amongst South Africa’s citizens, this impassioned call-to-arms illustrates the simple ways in which individuals can better their country. Detailing personal accounts of the authors, this striking manual dissects the failing structures of home life, the inadequate school systems, the workplace, the community, and the public marketplace of ideas, to project an eventual utopian unity for independent societal evolution. Authoritatively composed and with a pragmatic and resourceful approach to feasible activism, this inspiring instructional encourages South Africa’s people to become vocal, conscientious citizens who take responsibility for change. James Motlatsi is the executive chairman of Teba Limited. Bobby Godsell is a sociologist and a philosopher. He is the nonexecutive chair of Eskom. CURRENT EVENTS, 193 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $13.95)

ISBN: 9781770096400 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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Drama – Economics

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

DRAMA

Trojan Women Gwendolyn MacEwen “It’s significant that MacEwen would choose to translate The Trojan Women and Helen texts, for after all, they are filled with the plaint of women, their powerlessness, their victimization, and a sense of isolation . . . The vocabulary of these translations is so much MacEwen’s own that they seem almost to have been written by her. These translations are deeply felt.” —Margaret Atwood, author, The Handmaid’s Tale

• Author’s previous books sold more than 100,000 copies • Part of the Exile Classics series, which includes 100 Love Sonnets (9781550961089), The German Prisoner (9781550960754), The New Yorker Stories (9781550961102), That Summer in Paris (9781550966886), and The Wolf (9781550961058) With a stunning command of the Greek language and a mastery of poetic nuance, this translation of Euripides’ play breathes unparalleled life into an ancient masterpiece. Using vocabulary that gives the sense that the play was written with an appreciation of and application to the 20th and 21st centuries, this adaptation goes beyond the timeless plot of the consequences of war and the fate of both the victors and the losers and focuses on the modern-day issues of feminism and women’s rights. Also included in this volume are two long poems—“Helen” and “Orestes”—by contemporary Greek poet Yannis Ritsos, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize. Gwendolyn MacEwen was a well-known writer of poetry, drama, and fiction. Among her publications are Breakfast for the Barbarians, Shadow Maker, and The T. E. Lawrence Poems. DRAMA/POETRY, 138 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781550961232 RIGHTS: US EXILE EDITIONS SEPTEMBER

ECONOMICS

Bankruptcies & Bailouts Edited by Wayne Antony and Julie Guard Foreword by Cy Gonick • Author’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies Taking a closer look at the industrialized world, this revealing study claims that Canada is in the midst of an economic crisis of global proportions—and that Nobel Prize–winning economists failed to see it coming. This accessible survey tackles the roots of this monetary disaster with a collection of in-depth essays, showing how the global capitalist economy—dependent on hyper-extended credit, fueled by systematic deregulation, and rooted in the contradictions of a mad drive for unlimited profitability—must inevitably end up in such a predicament. From recession to depression and market adjustment to billion-dollar stimulus plans, this reference also proves that there are ways out of this economic conundrum that do not involve saving those responsible. Julie Guard is an associate professor of labor studies at the University of Manitoba and a research associate on the board of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. She has been featured in the Journal of Women’s History and Labour/Le Travail. Wayne Antony is a copublisher at Fernwood Publishing, a board member of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and a former lecturer in sociology at the University of Winnipeg. He is the coeditor of Capitalism Rebooted and Power and Resistance. Cy Gonick is the founder, publisher, and coordinating editor of Canadian Dimension magazine. He is the author of A Very Red Life. They all live in Winnipeg, Manitoba. ECONOMICS/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 10 TABLES, 10 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552663134 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Economics

Changing Contours of Asian Agriculture

Depression, War, and Cold War

Policies, Performance and Challenges: Essays in Honour of Professor V. S. Vyas

Challenging the Myths of Conflict and Prosperity

Edited by Surjit Singh and V. Ratna Reddy A collection of papers in honor of Indian policy economist Vijay Shankar Vyas, this compilation provides insights into the broader array of issues and problems afflicting the agricultural sector in India. Focusing on Vyas’ research interests and contributions, eminent scholars discuss five important aspects of Indian agriculture: policies and performance, resource policies, employment and work, trends and challenges, and experiences from other countries. Surjit Singh is the author of 10 books and the director of the Institute of Development Studies–Jaipur. V. Ratna Reddy is a professor at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies in Hyderabad. ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES, 598 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 92 TABLES, 63 GRAPHS CLOTH, $79.95 (CAN $87.95)

ISBN: 9788171887262 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

A Decision Support System for Intermodal Transport Policy C. Macharis, E. Pekin, A. Caris, and B. Jourquin In this well-researched account, the new developments in intermodal transport are discussed, and special attention is given to evaluation models and policy measures. Describing the three core models that create an overall assessment framework for intermodal transport policies in Belgium—a multimodal freight model (NODUS), a discrete event-simulation model of the inland waterway network and its terminals (SIMBA), and a Location Analysis Model for Belgian Intermodal Terminals (LAMBIT)—this record analyzes the effectiveness and sustainability of policy measures. C. Macharis and E. Pekin work at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. A. Caris is a teaching assistant at Hasselt University. B. Jourquin is a professor at the Louvain School of Management. ECONOMICS, 151 PAGES, 6.75 X 8.25 5 B & W PHOTOS, 10 LINE DRAWINGS, 20 CHARTS, 20 TABLES, 20 GRAPHS, 20 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $27.00 (CAN $33.00)

ISBN: 9789054875260 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS OCTOBER

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Robert Higgs “Intriguing answers to questions . . . about the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War . . . enlightening.” —Anna J. Schwartz, research associate, National Bureau of Economic Research “Students are routinely taught that Big Government rescued the United States from the Great Depression and then won World War II while simultaneously producing prosperity at home. In this book, Higgs presents the most thoughtful and detailed criticism of this view yet undertaken. No serious student of American economic history can afford to ignore Higgs’s interpretation.” —Hugh T. Rockoff, professor of economics, Rutgers University

• Advertising in Cato Journal, Economic Affairs, The Freeman, The Independent Review, Intercollegiate Studies Review, Journal of American History, Journal of Economic Education, Journal of Economic History, Journal of Markets and Morality, Journal of Policy History, Perspectives on Political Science, Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics, Reason, and Southern Economic Journal • Author’s previous books sold more than 241,000 copies • CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Offering a powerful interpretation of U.S. political economy from the early-1930s to the end of the Cold War, this resource refutes many popular myths about the Great Depression and New Deal, the World War II economy, and the postwar nationalsecurity state that is still so pervasive today. What accounts for the extraordinary duration of the Great Depression? How did the war alter relations between government and leaders of big business? What is Congress’s role in the military-industrialcongressional complex? This book answers these and other crucial questions by presenting new insights and analyses along with statistical evidence that defies mainstream interpretation of economic history. Robert Higgs is a senior fellow in political economy at the Independent Institute and the editor of Independent Review. He is an adjunct faculty member of the Ludwig von Mises Institute and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. He is a contributor to LewRockwell.com. He lives in Covington, Louisiana. ECONOMICS/HISTORY, 352 PAGES, 6 X 9 15 TABLES, 14 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95)

ISBN: 9781598130294 RIGHTS: US & CANADA INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE AVAILABLE

Economics

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Financial Inclusion Edited by Sameer Kochhar, R. Chandrashekhar, K. C. Chakrabarty, and Deepak B. Phatak A compilation of action research and field visits across India during the last 10 years, this account focuses on various facets of financial inclusion. Ranging from opening up no-frills accounts and microcredit to discussing financial literacy and secure banking, this comprehensive record emphasizes the roles of process changes, technology enablement, capacity building, and outreach mechanism. A model of inclusive development—one that underscores the idea that inclusive economics and inclusive governance support each other—is also included. Sameer Kochhar is the chief editor and CEO of Skoch Consultancy Services and a management consultant with a multifaceted career spanning more than 25 years. He is the editor of Infrastructure & Governance. R. Chandrashekhar is the special secretary in the department of information technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in India. He is the former head of the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation. K. C. Chakrabarty is the chairman and managing director of the Punjab National Bank. Deepak B. Phatak is an IT advisor to the State Bank of India and the Subrao M. Nilekani Chair Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology–Bombay. ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES, 196 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

ISBN: 9788171887446 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

India and Global Crisis Shankar Acharya Providing crisp, clear answers to difficult economic and political questions relating to the global crisis and its effect on India’s economy, this invaluable reference examines the policies that have shaped India’s economic performance. Facing a possible growth recession, questions about their exchange rate policy, and the legacy of the government’s economic policies, this collection of short essays provides a lucid and detailed view into India’s past, present, and future economic status in the world. Shankar Acharya is one of India’s leading policy economists and columnists and an honorary professor and board member of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations. ECONOMICS/BUSINESS, 176 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

ISBN: 9788171887507 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

India: Perspectives on Equitable Development Edited by S. Mahendra Dev and N. Chandrasekhara Rao A collection of research papers written by eminent economists and social scientists, this volume presents the contributions made at an international conference on the “Perspectives on Equitable Development,” organized by the Centre for Economic and Social Studies–Hyderbad. Focusing on different aspects of equitable development, the articles discuss six interrelated themes: macroeconomic performance and policies; employment, food security, and poverty; physical and social infrastructure; agriculture and rural industrialization; foreign direct investment in manufacturing and services; and sociopolitical issues in the reform process. An objective and invaluable compilation, these papers underscore the need for inclusive growth in India and around the world. S. Mahendra Dev is the chairman of the Commission of Agricultural Costs and Prices. N. Chandrasekhara Rao is an associate professor at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies in Hyderabad. ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES, 616 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 111 TABLES, 48 GRAPHS CLOTH, $79.95 (CAN $87.95)

ISBN: 9788171886852 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

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Economics

Indian Industrial Development and Globalisation

Readings in Indian Agriculture and Industry

Essays in Honour of Professor S. K. Goyal

Edited by K. L. Krishna and Uma Kapila

Edited by S. R. Hashim, K. S. Chalapati Rao, K. V. K. Ranganathan, and M. R. Murthy

• Author’s previous books sold more than 100,000 copies

The contents of this volume add useful dimensions to the ongoing debate on various issues relating to India’s transition to the new economic policy regime. Written by eminent economists specifically for the 2008 National Conference on Industrial Development and Economic Policy Issues, the articles spotlight the research interests of professor S. K. Goyal. While some of the contributions deal specifically with the Indian scenario, others provide an overall context for the debate. Topics include industrialization, globalization, poverty, inequality, and foreign assistance. S. R. Hashim is the director of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) in New Delhi. K. S. Chalapati Rao, K. V. K. Ranganathan, and M. R. Murthy are professors at the ISID. ECONOMICS/REGIONAL STUDIES, 900 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 157 TABLES, 34 GRAPHS CLOTH, $99.95 (CAN $109.95)

ISBN: 9788171887224 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

Politics Triumphs Economics? Political Economy and the Implementation of Competition Law and Economic Regulation in Developing Countries Edited by Pradeep S. Mehta and Simon J. Evenett Addressing the unique regulatory needs of developing countries and the observation that mere adoption of regulatory laws is a necessary—but not sufficient—condition for changes in economic outcomes, this detailed tome provides a look at the reasons why certain regulatory objectives and provisions fail to work when put into practice. The account also includes up-to-date global impressions of economic challenges that can often frustrate the successful implementation of laws. Pradeep S. Mehta is the founding secretary general of the Consumer Unity & Trust Society. Simon J. Evenett is a professor at the Universität St. Gallen. ECONOMICS/BUSINESS, 468 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 35 TABLES CLOTH, $69.95 (CAN $76.95)

ISBN: 9788171887255 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

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Providing critical insights into the two vital sectors of the Indian economy— agriculture and industry—this unique reference features contributions from noted economists and economic researchers. This guide to India’s growing economy since independence features topics ranging from agricultural performance and crop insurance to industrial policy and trade liberalization. A comprehensive coverage of the issues, this remarkable study will interest students and economists alike. K. L. Krishna is the chairman of the Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad and Hony. Uma Kapila is the author of Indian Economy Since Independence 19th Edition 2008–09. ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES, 642 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 17 CHARTS, 127 TABLES, 83 GRAPHS CLOTH, $69.95 (CAN $76.95)

ISBN: 9788171887347 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

South Asian Yearbook of Trade and Development Harnessing Gains from Trade: Domestic Challenges and Beyond Centre for Trade and Development New Delhi A comprehensive collection of research papers, this annual discusses the debates on development impacts of trade through rigorous policy research and analysis. Reflecting South Asian perspectives on multilateral and regional trade negotiations, this yearbook examines the challenges the region is facing as it grows economically. This invaluable volume provides policy suggestions for trade negotiators and gives policy makers, as well as business and civil society groups, an opportunity to reflect on the potential of South Asia. Centre for Trade and Development New Delhi (Centad) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that carries out policy research and advocacy on issues around trade and development. ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES, 290 PAGES, 8.5 X 11 4 CHARTS, 26 TABLES, 16 GRAPHS, TWO-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $99.95 (CAN $109.95)

ISBN: 9788171887439 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

Education

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

EDUCATION

Ethics in Practice Moral Theory and the Profession Andrew Alexandra and Seumus Miller An introduction to applied ethics, this guide is intended for students taking courses in law, medicine, science, teaching, social work, and other professions. Pointing to the ethical codes that will guide their working lives, the discussion shows students how to use moral theory to identify breaches of professional standards. The first half of the book focuses on the philosophy of ethics, including ordinary moral values, moral relativism, moral principles, moral reasoning, virtues and vices, and role morality. The second half looks at real problems faced by professionals—including corruption, paternalism, and sexual misconduct—and considers controversial subjects such as informed consent, professional confidentiality, euthanasia, reproductive technology, and drug abuse. Andrew Alexandra is the editor of the Australian Journal of Professional and Applied Ethics. Seumus Miller is a professor of philosophy at Charles Sturt University. EDUCATION, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $33.95 (CAN $37.95)

ISBN: 9781742230306 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS SEPTEMBER

The Physics of Rugby T. Lipscombe Blending simple physics with anecdotes from the world of rugby, this informative reference demonstrates how to improve rugby techniques. Tackling, passing, running, and kicking are analyzed from a scientific perspective, incorporating Newton’s Laws, and then discussed in the wider context of the game. This valuable guide will not only instruct but also entertain sports-oriented students of all levels.

Picturing Hope In the Face of Poverty, As Seen Through the Eyes of Teachers T. Olivier, L. Wood, and N. de Lange Using the “photovoice” technique—a method that asks subjects to photograph what they feel represents their world—this enlightening visual research reveals the everyday realities of poverty through the eyes of those most affected by it. Intended for teachers, psychologists, anthropologists, and social and community workers, this unique resource offers insight into how communities are able to cope with the challenges of poverty and the impact of HIV and AIDS. Emphasizing the power and vital presence of hope, the photographs show how the pupils rise above their circumstances against the odds. T. Olivier is a professor in the faculty of education and the research technology and innovation unit at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. L. Wood teaches and researches at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. She focuses on developing programs and materials to equip teachers and schools to deal with the challenges presented by HIV and AIDS in the classroom. N. de Lange is an associate professor in educational psychology in the faculty of education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her research focuses on social inclusion of adolescents, addressing diverse issues such as Tourette’s syndrome, termination of pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, and particularly visual participatory methodologies. EDUCATION/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 72 PAGES, 8.25 X 8.25 63 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9780702177576 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JUTA ACADEMIC SEPTEMBER

T. Lipscombe is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society who has taught at the City University of New York, the Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Oxford. He is the author of Albert Einstein: A Biography. He lives in Catonsville, Maryland. EDUCATION/SCIENCE, 200 PAGES, 6 X 9 31 LINE DRAWINGS, 5 CHARTS, 10 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $28.95 (CAN $35.00)

ISBN: 9781904761174 RIGHTS: US, CA, SAM & IN NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS AVAILABLE

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Education

Studying Ambitions Pathways from Grade 12 and the Factors That Shape Them Michael Cosser • Part of the Teacher Education in South Africa series, which includes Managing to Learn (9780796922410), Opportunities & Challenges for Teacher Education Curriculum in South Africa (9780796922380), and The RPL Conundrum (9780796922205) Broadly concerned with grade-12 students’ aspirations for the future, this monograph hones in on those seeking to study education and enter the teaching profession. The National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development in South Africa identifies this as a crucial area for further research—a need that this study addresses in detail. Investigating the responses of more than 20,000 grade-12 students, this survey reaches across a range of institutions in all nine provinces, analyzing student ambitions and the factors that influenced them. Comparing the findings with those of a similar survey conducted in 2001, this report confirms a desire for further learning against a backdrop of predominantly poor academic performance and low socioeconomic status. Demonstrating how the academic field remains highly unattractive in comparison with other occupations, this reference highlights the major challenge inherent in developing a strong supply of well-qualified instructors for South African schools. Appendices featuring the learning aspiration questionnaire as well as the actual interview schedules are also included. Michael Cosser is a chief research specialist in the education, science, and skills development research program and the organization manager for the teacher education program at the Human Sciences Research Council. He is the author of From School to Higher Education, Settling for Less: Student Aspirations and Higher Education Realities, and Technical College Responsiveness. EDUCATION/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 152 PAGES, 8.25 X 11 67 TABLES, 1 GRAPH TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95)

ISBN: 9780796922434 RIGHTS: US & CANADA HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL/HSRC PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Teacher Empowerment Through Curriculum Development Theory into Practice Third edition Arend E. Carl Treating curriculum studies as an educational field in its own right, this critical resource gives teachers the power to control the focus and direction their classes take by revealing the variety of benefits gained from rigorous curriculum planning. Stressing the importance of a teacher’s own involvement in the creation of curriculum, the guide shows teachers how to deal with the constant changes they face. For educators looking to contribute responsibly and dynamically to the content of their classes, this valuable and updated tool reveals new techniques that will empower educators and the significance behind involved curriculum development. Arend E. Carl is a professor and curriculum specialist who works in the field of teacher involvement in curriculum development. EDUCATION/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 256 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $28.95 (CAN $31.95)

ISBN: 9780702177514 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JUTA ACADEMIC SEPTEMBER

The World a Global Village Intercultural Competence in English Foreign Language Teaching Katja Lochtman and Jenny Kappel Exploring sociocultural competence and the promotion of intercultural communication, this study aims to clearly define the concepts behind teaching foreign language and the connections between culture and language. Objective and informative, this examination particularly looks at English as a lingua franca between speakers of different languages and cultural backgrounds from the perspectives of nonnative English speakers and explores how that affects pedagogical approaches to teaching foreign language. Katja Lochtman is an associate professor in foreign-languagelearning pedagogy at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Jenny Kappel is a professor of English as a foreign language at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. EDUCATION/LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS, 166 PAGES, 6 X 8.25 15 CHARTS, 15 TABLES, 15 GRAPHS, 15 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $26.00 (CAN $28.95)

ISBN: 9789054874812 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

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ENGINEERING

Epitaxial Growth of Nitrides on Germanium Ruben Lieten A comprehensive guide to the physical properties of III-Nitrides, this work presents a simple but effective method for altering the fixed behavior of nitrides in order to obtain crystalline germanium on silicon—a timely exploration, as research now leans toward the interactions between germanium devices and silicon technology. This study provides researchers with a detailed look at the formation of crystalline nitrides on germanium, germanium on silicon, and electrochemical measurements. Ruben Lieten has a PhD in applied science and centers his research on epitaxial growth and characterization of III-Nitrides, Ge3N4, and germanium. ENGINEERING, 162 PAGES, 6.5 X 8.25 15 B & W PHOTOS, 25 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 40 CHARTS, 40 TABLES, 40 GRAPHS, 40 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $48.00 (CAN $52.95)

ISBN: 9789054874850

Engineering – Environmental Studies

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Earth’s Breath Susan Hawthorne • Advertising in CNS Journal (Fall) and Women’s Review of Books (October) • Author’s previous books sold more than 60,000 copies Situated between the realms of the real and the fantastic, this collection of eco-poetry relays the ferocious power and long-lasting effects of extreme weather events such as cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons. Exploring the period before, during, and after a cyclone’s arrival, these emotionally charged poems travel from trampled forests and torn rooftops to the inner heartache and emotional distress felt among disaster survivors. Susan Hawthorne is a poet, an aerialist, a research associate at Victoria University, and the author of Unsettling the Land. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/POETRY, 96 PAGES, 5 X 8, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781876756727 RIGHTS: US, CANADA & MEXICO SPINIFEX PRESS OCTOBER

RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

Signal Integrity Characterization Techniques Mike Resso and Eric Bogatin Cogently addressing the future of signal integrity and the effect it will have on the data-transmission industry as a whole, this all-inclusive guide discusses a wide array of technologies, from traditional, digital data transmission to microwave measurements, and accessibly examines the gap between the two. Focusing on real-world applications and providing a wide array of case studies that show how each technology can be used, this guide explores many of today’s high-speed technologies while also providing insight into their future direction. Mike Resso is a signal integrity application specialist at Agilent Technologies. He lives in Santa Rosa, California. Eric Bogatin is signal integrity evangelist of Bogatin Enterprises, LLC. He lives in Olathe, Kansas. ENGINEERING, 785 PAGES, 6 X 9 10 B & W PHOTOS, 25 CHARTS, 50 TABLES, 100 GRAPHS, 75 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $80.00 (CAN $88.00)

ISBN: 9781931695930

Growing on the Edge Hydraulic Architecture of Mangroves: Ecological Plasticity and Functional Significance of Water Conducting Tissue in Rhizophora mucronata and Avicennia marina Nele Schmitz Addressing the hydraulic structure of mangrove trees to gain knowledge about the way they successfully respond to the unique environmental demands of intertidal areas, this study explores the challenging field of ecological wood anatomy and the quest to discover how trees adapt their cellular make-up for survival under ambient and site-specific conditions. Divided into three parts, this accessible reference highlights the structure of the wood and the formation and implications of the wood’s hydraulic architecture and discusses unpredictable growth patterns. Nele Schmitz is pursuing a PhD in biology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, 133 PAGES, 6.5 X 8.25 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 15 B & W PHOTOS, 5 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 5 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 15 CHARTS, 15 TABLES, 15 GRAPHS, 15 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $48.00 (CAN $52.95)

ISBN: 9789054874898

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European Studies

EUROPEAN STUDIES

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

Institute for European Studies series • Series includes EU and WTO Law (9789054874034), The European Union and Sustainable Development (9789054872474), The Impact of 9/11 on European Foreign and Security Policy (9789054874096), Mulitculturalism Observed (9789054873303), Politics Beyond the State (9789054874362), and Regional Security and Global Governance (9789054874041)

The European Commission and Interest Groups Towards a Deliberative Interpretation of Stakeholder Involvement in EU Policy-Making Irina Tanasescu

Brussels and Europe, Bruxelles et l’Europe Edited by Roel De Groof Exploring socioeconomic, demographic, political, and linguistic traditions and changes in Brussels, this in-depth analysis focuses on Brussels’ place within the political structure of the European Union. This examination features fresh insights, written in either French or English, on some of the most prominent modern issues and points of tension for Brussels and the rest of Europe, including politics, globalization, urban planning, and national security. The cultural implications of European infrastructure within Brussels are also discussed. Based on original research, this report is sure to enlighten anyone interested in Brussels, the EU, and European politics. Roel De Groof is a doctor of history, a specialist of international and European law, and the general coordinator of the Centre for Information, Documentation, and Research on Brussels. EUROPEAN STUDIES/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 593 PAGES, 6.25 X 10 15 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 25 CHARTS, 25 TABLES, 25 GRAPHS, 25 DIAGRAMS, 25 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $54.00 (CAN $59.95)

ISBN: 9789054875291 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

A well-researched and unique account, this volume provides an in-depth assessment of the European Commission consultation exercises from a novel perspective, namely from a set of criteria inspired by deliberative democracy theories. Examining what happens in concrete instances of consultation, this investigation also chronicles a series of related issues such as environmental governance, policy implementation, and the better regulation framework. Via case studies and analysis, this investigation allows for a greater understanding of the interaction between the European Commission and interest groups. Irina Tanasescu is an administrator in the Secretariat General of the European Commission. EUROPEAN STUDIES, 285 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.5 10 CHARTS, 20 TABLES, 5 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $49.00 (CAN $52.95)

ISBN: 9789054875468

Justice, Liberty, Security New Challenges for EU External Relations Edited by Bernd Martenczuk and Servaas van Thiel Focusing on the bold push forward in the European integration process and delving into the highly sensitive societal subjects relating to the expansion of the European Union, this collection provides an extensive overview of three major issues facing the EU today: immigration and asylum, civil law, and criminal law. Discussing how the development of justice and home affairs raises challenging issues, especially concerning the balance between justice, liberty, and security, this accessible guide offers a detailed analysis of the increasing importance of both internal and external European policies. Bernd Martenczuk is a member of the legal service of the European Commission and professor of external relations at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Servaas van Thiel works for the EU council of Ministers, is the director of the Brussels LL.M Program, and serves as a judge in the Regional Court of Appeals. EUROPEAN STUDIES/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 524 PAGES, 6 X 8.25 15 CHARTS, 15 TABLES, 15 GRAPHS, 15 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $65.00 (CAN $71.95)

ISBN: 9789054874720

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Bivouac

After & Making Mistakes

Kwame Dawes

Gabriel Josipovici

A sharply focused portrayal of Jamaica at a tipping point in its recent past, this story of one man's grief and dislocation explores the psyche of a nation and a cultural movement that has lost its footing. When Ferron Morgan’s family is thrown in turmoil by the suspicions surrounding the mysterious death of his father, his life is swept away in a tide of guilt and filial duty. Narrated in a nonlinear fashion with cycles of flash-back, the story suggests that the answers to the future can only be surmised once the past has been revisited.

“It is a beautiful, sombre, and lyrically intense piece of work.” —Peter Lawson, Jewish Chronicle, on Everything Passes Two wildly different and wonderfully crafted novels comprise this short collection. In the first story, a young woman returning from the United States must face a maelstrom of imagination, guilt, memory, and desire. Amidst the frenzy of uncertainty that constitutes this brief novel, which is at once cold and hot, ironic and romantic, the heroine relives a nightmare from years ago. The second story is a reimagining of Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte, set in present day London. Though far apart in tone, both tales are meditations on how to live in the 21st century. Gabriel Josipovici is the author of short stories, critical books, and more than a dozen novels, including Everything Passes and The Singer on the Shore. FICTION, 128 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

• Author’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies

Kwame Dawes is an award-winning poet and the author of She’s Gone. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina. FICTION, 260 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

ISBN: 9781845231057 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. DECEMBER

ISBN: 9781847770035

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Amuse-Bouche Arnon Grunberg Translated by Ron de Klerk and Lisa Friedman “The wit and sardonic intelligence that shine through . . . make it a continual pleasure to read.” —J. M. Coetzee, on The Jewish Messiah

• Author’s previous books sold more than 45,000 copies Stealing glimpses into the bizarre, garrulous, and lonely lives of various characters—ranging from a disillusioned widow to a hopeful student—this collection of vignettes reveals the joys and pains in people’s private lives. Moving easily between cynical, high-society players and middle-class waiters to the claustrophobic quarters of an Amsterdam apartment and a swanky hotel in Las Vegas, these tales reveal moments of both absurdity and happiness. Arnon Grunberg is the award-winning author of Blue Mondays. Ron de Klerk and Lisa Friedman are literary translators who have previously collaborated on titles such as Deep Light. FICTION, 258 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

Vivienne Kelly “Kelly has done a wonderful job of maintaining a compelling narrative voice and adding a blackly funny element into the bargain.” —Sydney Morning Herald Exploring personal responsibility and love in its various forms, this clever novel of suspense and comedy reveals the fascinating reflections of an unusual and memorable woman. A daughter, a sister, a mother, and an ex-wife, Isabel Weaving reflects on motherhood and family as she recalls escaping her first unhappy marriage—and the fallout it caused for her children. Now grieving the absence of her second husband, Max, Isabel’s only joys are the visits from her beloved granddaughter. Gradually and unwittingly Isabel discloses more about herself, her family, and the enigmatic Max in this dark and elegant literary mystery that culminates in one very unexpected revelation. Vivienne Kelly is a freelance researcher and writer whose fiction has appeared in Best Australian Stories. In 2008 she won the Australian Women’s Weekly/Penguin short story competition. FICTION, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

ISBN: 9781921372186 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. NOVEMBER

ISBN: 9781905583164 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD./COMMA PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Caribbean Modern Classics series • Advertising in the Caribbean Review of Books (Autumn) • The Caribbean Modern Classics series includes Black Midas (9781845230951), Corentyne Thunder (9781845231118), Escape to an Autumn Pavement (9781845230982), Heartland (9781845230968), The Last Enchantment (9781845231170), The Third Temptation (9781845231163), and The Wild Coast (9781845231101)

The Children of Sisyphus

The Hills Were Joyful Together

Orlando Patterson

Roger Mais

• First Prize for Fiction winner at the Dakar Festival of Negro Arts A bleak portrayal of life on the Dungle—the rubbish heap where the very poorest squat—this beautifully poetic novel turns an unwavering eye to life in the Jamaican ghetto. By interweaving the stories of Dinah, a prostitute who can never quite escape the circumstances of her life, and Brother Solomon, a respected Rastafarian leader who allows his followers to think that a ship is on its way to take them home to Ethiopia, this brutally poetic story creates intense and tragic characters who struggle to come to grips with the absurdity of life. As these downtrodden protagonists shed their illusions and expectations, they realize that there is no escape from meaninglessness, and eventually gain a special kind of dignity and stoic awareness about life.

Bending and manipulating the linear narrative structures of conventional fiction, this stark and brutal novel— originally published in 1953—is a powerful reflection on colonial Jamaica and the condition of the urban poor, told through the voices and stories of several boldly drawn characters. Beginning with Surjue, a man arrested and imprisoned following a botched robbery, who struggles for survival within Jamaica’s colonial prison, this tale bears an unflinching and distressing realism that combines poetic spirit, tragic vision, and prophetic rage, while offering an acute look at the reality the poor in 1950s Jamaica. Roger Mais was a celebrated literary journalist and active proponent of Jamaican nationalism. He was the author of Black Lightning and Brother Man.

Orlando Patterson is the author of An Absence of Ruins and Die the Long Day. He lives in Boston.

272 PAGES, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

288 PAGES, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

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ISBN: 9781845231002

ISBN: 9781845230944 NOVEMBER

A Flying Fish Whispered Elma Napier What begins as a romantic tryst quickly becomes, in this novel first published in 1938, an exploration of two opposing cultural and economic frameworks in the Caribbean—the dichotomy between the peasant plot, where cultivation and nature mingle, and the estate where land is simply an industrial resource. When Teresa rebuilds her life on an island resembling Dominica, she rediscovers lost passion by becoming involved with the new owner of an abandoned estate, Derek. Torn between her desires and the conflict of values with him, the feisty Teresa eventually realizes that Derek’s attitudes towards her body and the land are the same. Elma Napier was a leading literary and political personality in Dominica. She is the author of Duet in Discord.

The Life and Death of Sylvia Edgar Mittelholzer Telling the tragic story of a young Sylvia Ann Russell, this novel focuses on the dilemmas of a young woman of mixed race in 1930s Guyana. After the death of her English father, Sylvia constantly struggles for economic survival and against attempts to exploit her sexually. Impossibly torn between her desire for emotional closeness and the integrity of her independence, Sylvia willfully accepts her dark fate when she falls ill. This brilliant and moving novel explores the plight of a Caribbean woman who demands more meaning from her life than her society will give her. Edgar Mittelholzer is the author of numerous novels, including My Bones and My Flute and A Swarthy Boy, his autobiography. 318 PAGES, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845231200 DECEMBER

236 PAGES, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845231026 FEBRUARY

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A Morning at the Office

A Room on the Hill

Edgar Mittelholzer

Garth St. Omer

Exploring the complicated landscape of human interaction within the walls of the offices of Essential Products Ltd., this serious yet comedic novel offers a glimpse into 1940s Trinidad. Against the backdrop of the often hierarchical and always complex office space, characters negotiate issues of sexual attraction and repulsion, their attitude to colonial rule, racial tensions, and the changing labor market of contemporary society. Filled with rich characters and an acute but sympathetic portrayal of a microcosm of middle- and lower-middle-class Trinidad, this satire turns a careful eye to the disparities between the world of the office and wider society.

On an inward-looking island dominated by the Catholic Church, John Lestrade mourns both the death of friends and the inauthentic, suffocating quality of his own life. When he feels he can no longer find solace in his regular means of escape—a room on a hill—he forsakes his self-imposed exile and finds himself drawn to action and defiance. Opening himself up to change, John discovers hope and gleans the possibility of change and an escape from the inauthentic. Originally published in 1968, this intense and minimalist novel engages philosophical ideas, religious tradition, and colonial consciousness.

Edgar Mittelholzer is the author of numerous novels, including My Bones and My Flute and A Swarthy Boy, his autobiography.

Garth St. Omer is a professor emeritus at the University of Santa Barbara and the author of several books, including Shades of Grey and Syrop. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

210 PAGES, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

210 PAGES, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

ISBN: 9781845231217

ISBN: 9781845230937

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SEPTEMBER

New Day

Shadows Move Among Them

V. S. Reid Told through the memories of John Campbell, an old man whose life goes back to the Morant Bay rebellion of 1865, this novel is an intensely vivid narrative of the history of Jamaican nationalism. In the present, John Campbell’s grandnephew Garth listens eagerly to the old man’s story, gathering information and advice for his generation’s nationalist movement. First published in 1949, this novel is a pioneering work both in exploiting the rhythms of Caribbean language and recounting the making of Jamaican national consciousness from the perspective of the black majority. It explores the conflict between a violent and peaceful means in the struggle for social justice. V. S. Reid was a journalist, a newspaper editor, and a politician. He is the author of The Jamaicans and The Leopard as well as four novels for children, Nanny-Town, Peter of Mount Ephraim, SixtyFive, and The Young Warriors. 360 PAGES, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845230906 SEPTEMBER

Edgar Mittelholzer Portraying the dark, authoritarian side of the utopian dream, this classic novel tells the story of the Reverend Harmston, a man devoted to building a microsociety in which there is a balance between the order that is necessary to produce livelihood and the freedom to fully explore sexuality. Setting up a commune in the remote Guyanese forest with the creed, “Hard work, frank love, and wholesome play,” the reverend attempts to construct an ideal society that opens up cross-cultural dialogue between the spirit of European enlightenment and the culture of the native Amerindians. Underneath its generally comic tone, however, there are notes of a darker spirit at play that eerily foreshadow the actual 1978 Jonestown Massacre, a violent event that occurred 27 years after the novel's initial publication. Edgar Mittelholzer is the author of numerous novels, including My Bones and My Flute, and A Swarthy Boy, his autobiography. 320 PAGES, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845230913 DECEMBER EACH: FICTION, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD.

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Dissection Jacinta Halloran “A perfectly judged and beautifully written account—a pensive and probing character study, a portrait of quiet despair and stoicism.” —Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards An original portrayal of a woman facing a personal and professional crisis, this stirring novel is an elegant meditation on the power a single mistake can have on life. Doctor Anna McBride’s life is starting to unravel—the mother of two boys and a dedicated general practitioner, she is being sued for medical negligence, a case of delayed diagnosis. Deeply ashamed of her mistake, she retreats into family life, only to find that her husband seems preoccupied with a younger colleague. As the date for mediation draws closer and the lawyers’ demands become more pressing, Anna begins to sense someone else’s cries for attention—someone who wishes her harm. Jacinta Halloran is a general practitioner and a writer who has published short stories and written a regular column for the Sunday Age on medical ethics. FICTION/MEDICAL, 240 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781921372124 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. SEPTEMBER

Dog-Heart Diana McCaulay • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Autumn) Told in two voices, educated Jamaican English and the nation-language of the people, this dramatic novel tells the story of a well-meaning, middleclass woman and a young boy from the ghetto whom she desperately wants to help. Alternating between the perspectives of the woman and the boy, the story engages with issues of race and class, examines the complexities of relationships between people of different backgrounds, and explores the difficulties faced by those seeking to cause social change through their own actions. The intense climax and tragic choices made grow from the gulf of incomprehension between middle-class and poor Jamaicans and provide penetrating insights into the roots of violence in impoverished communities. Diana McCaulay is a writer, a newspaper columnist, and an environmental activist. FICTION, 240 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

ISBN: 9781845231231 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. JANUARY

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An Expensive Game Jack Agnew Both a historical romance and a story of intrigue, this gripping tale is set in Yorkshire and Dresden at the outbreak of World War I. Painting a vivid portrait of wartime Europe, this narrative relates the adventures of Paul, a half-English, half-German whose passion for photography leads to his recruitment as an unwitting spy, and Amy, a trainee teacher who forfeits her career for love. Documenting their pursuit for the promise of safety, this engaging story follows the unlikely pair as they attempt to escape the ravages of war. Jack Agnew is a former college lecturer and a documentary filmmaker. He is the author of No Medals and The Triangle. FICTION, 235 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $11.95 (CAN $12.95)

ISBN: 9781857562026 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JANUS PUBLISHING COMPANY SEPTEMBER

Ghostlines Nick Gadd “A thriller with a neat psychological twist . . . Gadd neatly avoids the cliches of the genre.” —Herald Sun “Rough cut, grainy and good . . . earthy and exciting, with a bluesy, wistful air.” —Australian Philip Trudeau, a once-respected investigative journalist, has stepped on the wrong toes in this cleverly plotted and tightly structured psychological thriller. With his health and personal life deteriorating, Philip is consigned to a suburban newspaper job where he writes trivial filler to be slotted in among the real estate and restaurant advertisements. When he’s sent to cover what appears to be a tragic yet routine death at a level crossing, he is suddenly plunged into a world of political intrigue, business corruption, art theft, and betrayal. Delving deeply into the Australian art world of the 1950s and today, this multilayered mystery packs a strong narrative punch and contains a convincing central character whose own personal story is every bit as compelling as the mystery he inhabits. Nick Gadd was the winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award in 2007 for an unpublished manuscript and has been in the adult education and arts industries for nearly two decades. FICTION/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 288 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $23.95 (CAN $26.95)

ISBN: 9781921372049 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. OCTOBER

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Goree Point of Departure Angela Barry • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Spring) A contemporary portrait of estrangement, this novel explores the African diaspora and the encounters made by people of African descent as they journey from New York to London, St. Lucia, and Senegal. Traveling to Africa to meet her ex-husband’s new family, Magdalene and her daughter Khadi are brought face-to-face with the perils of forgotten pasts—both social and cultural. And when Khadi's trip to the slave port of Goree takes an unfavorable turn, certain divisions in global culture become evident, making this a powerful investigation into the continuing repercussions of the slave trade. Angela Barry is the former Jamie Michener Writing Fellow, a member of the Bermuda Writers’ Collective, and the author of Endangered Species. Her stories have been published in journals, magazines, and anthologies, including Massachusetts’s Review and Caribbean Writer. FICTION/AFRICAN STUDIES, 180 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845231255 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. MARCH

The Great Master of Ecstasy Glenda Beagan Representing more than a decade of work, this stunning, thoughtful, and vivid collection of stories delves into the deepest recesses of the mind and family memory, questioning just how well people know themselves and those closest to them. Exploring the natural and spirit world amidst narratives of ghosts, premonitions, and mental trauma, this potentially terrifying anthology also weaves a thread of resilient humanity and fulfillment, portraying characters coming to terms with their past. The title story uncovers the strange childhood of a murdered “urban shaman,” slowly revealing the complicated relationships to family, friends, and the past that surrounded this apparently untroubled “wise man.” Deeply interwoven with the folklore of Wales, this compendium celebrates its sacred places, mysticism, language, art, and identity. Glenda Beagan is the author of Changes and Dreams, The Medlar Tree, and Vixen. FICTION, 264 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781854114877 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

I Love You When I’m Drunk Empar Moliner Translated by Peter Bush • Author’s previous books sold more than 30,000 copies Fast, precise, hilariously timed and mercilessly honest, this lively anthology of stories lays bare every pretension ever to have offered comfort to the middle-class psyche. From the zeal of a mother’s group staging a world-record breastfeeding attempt, to couples role-playing their way into parenthood at a third world “adoption workshop,” to partners so affectionate they only communicate through baby talk, this humorous collection represents an English interpretation of award-winning writing. With stories so delicate that even the most single-minded protagonists prove likable in their raucous charm and with insightful cultural references that highlight the differences and similarities of modern human nature, this sardonic literary grouping is a refreshing foray into relationships, life, and love. Empar Moliner is the author of Feli, esthéticienne. Peter Bush is the vice president of the International Federation of Translators. FICTION, 146 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781905583058 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

In Praise of Island Women & Other Crimes Second edition Brenda Flanagan • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Spring) • Author’s previous books sold more than 13,000 copies Celebrating women's capacity to endure life’s hardships with resilience, stoicism, and humor, this brilliant collection of short stories, meditations, and prose poems paints a vivid picture of life in the Caribbean. Touching on women of many ages and ethnicities, from towns and from the countryside, and in transition—escaping from the hard circumstances of island life and in search of material security in the United States—these engrossing stories demonstrate how even within Trinidad's satirical and sometimes cynical culture, women are capable of developing a sense of self and community. Brenda Flanagan is the author of You Alone Are Dancing. FICTION, 148 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781845231279 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Jambula Tree

Long Days

And Other Stories

Maike Wetzel Translated by Lyn Marven

Caine Prize Judges • Part of the Caine Prize for African Writing series, which includes Discovering Home (9781919931555), Seventh Street Alchemy (9781770091450), and Timbuktu, Timbuktu (9781919931067) Presenting an absorbing array of South African tales, this remarkable collection is headed by “Jambula Tree,” winner of the 8th Annual Caine Prize—Africa’s most prestigious literary accolade for a short story published in English. Complemented by the short-listed entries selected by the Caine Prize judges, this collaboration of unique talent promotes voices as spiritual and distinct as the South African landscape itself. With a rich and honest narrative, these refreshingly contemporary stories hum with the multiplicity of a pan-African reality, providing raw and deeply affecting perspectives into a unique and ancient culture. Caine Prize Judges award the Caine Prize to a work (or a short story) by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. FICTION/AFRICAN STUDIES, 246 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $16.00 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781904456735 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & UK

Demonstrating an unflinching insight into the internal worlds of adolescent men and women, this collection of stories presents an array of memorable characters. From a young woman seeing a dead body for the first time to a sister watching her anorexic sibling transform, this anthology delves deeply into people’s lives, capturing their fears and frustrations against a backdrop of pressures at pivotal moments. In the background, an over-eager teacher might be explaining “the facts of life” in unnecessary, lurid detail, but in the foreground, students are taking secret, drastic measures. A gymnastics class may be limbering up for an impressive display, but in reality, its diet-crazed girls faint in alarming numbers. With pared down but insistent language, this compendium achieves a poise and clarity, presenting tales of humanity that are as captivating as they are conflicted. Maike Wetzel is the author of Hochzeiten and Lange Tage. Lyn Marven is a lecturer in German at the University of Liverpool. FICTION/EUROPEAN STUDIES, 122 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781905583027 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

The Loneliness of Angels

Edited by Martin Edwards

Told through multiple voices in a nonlinear fashion, this narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Catherine, a girl living in Iowa who travels home to Haiti upon hearing about the death of her aunt Ruth, who has been murdered in her home; Rose, Catherine’s mother who commits suicide; and Romulus, her half brother who is lost to addiction and despair. Traversing the terrains of working-class French Canada, expatriate Paris, and the hills above Port au Prince and tracing lives that cross boundaries of time and place, this is a deeply absorbing portrayal of a fragmented family and country.

Picking up the primary scent of any investigation, this anthology of wicked tales paints a chilling portrait of modus operandi—the signature that identifies any repeat offender. In this collection of villainous narratives, a coroner reveals a body’s telltale clues to his students as he unwittingly dissects his own relationship, a brokendown driver turns his roadside routine into a quite different type of pick-up, and two creative-writing tutors discuss the merits of “hardboiled” versus “cozy” schools of crime writing while a murderous student points out that it’s really procedure that counts. From the ex-doctor tenderly administering a final prescription to his victims to the party of finishing school debutantes exacting revenge on their lecherous host, these stories demonstrate that, even with the most despicable of crimes, there is always methodology within the madness.

Myriam J. A. Chancy is a writer, a scholar, a teacher and a photographer. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Martin Edwards is the author of many books, including Dancing for the Hangman, Urge to Kill, and the Lake District Mysteries.

FICTION/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 372 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

FICTION, 240 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

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ISBN: 9781905583126

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Madinah

Niketche

City Stories from the Middle East

A Tale of Polygamy

Edited by Joumana Haddad Conjuring the unpredictability of city life in the Middle East, this compilation of stories reveals the metropolis itself through a vibrant assortment of personalities. From the celebrated author collecting an award in the city that exiled him decades before to the forlorn lover waiting at a rendezvous as government officials raid nearby shops, this anthology shows how urban existence is changing faster than ever. Additional tales include engineers racing to complete another “world’s tallest building” in Dubai, American helicopters patrolling the Martyrs Bridge in Baghdad, and an Israeli general who invites guests to watch promotional videos for the tank that will “win the next war” while eating biscuits and reciting poetry, all revealing that it is not the landmarks but the people that define the communities across this region. Opening the door to a diversity of subtle and concealed elements, these narratives illustrate how much is not known about this fascinating part of the world. Joumana Haddad is a poet, a translator, a journalist, and the editor in chief of Jasad magazine. She is the author of Bad Habits. FICTION/MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, 174 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781905583201 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

Matron’s Garden Marie T. Thomas A novel based on the bleak, historical realities orphaned children faced in London during World War II, this harrowing story follows the plight of four-year-old Ann Wosley, whose violent and drunken father becomes too ill to care for her and whose older brother, Tommy, leaves for months at a time in his service with the British Navy. Ridden with guilt, Tommy knows the difficulties Ann must face as she struggles with feelings of abandonment while coping with the death of her mother, the memory of whom makes the monotonous daily routines, rules, and chores of the orphanage much easier to bear. She soon learns, anticipating Tommy’s all-too-brief stints on leave, that she lives in a world where she must fend for herself.

Paulina Chiziane A farce that celebrates the triumph of six women over one philandering man, this novel uses an age-old African story to address the subjection of women in modern Mozambique. After 20 years of marriage, Rami discovers that her husband, a senior police officer in Maputo, has a very big secret: he has been supporting four other households, complete with wives and children, for many years. Deciding not to give in to anger, Rami turns the tables and decides to make an honest polygamist out of Tony, insisting that he marry her love rivals according to customary law. She and the other women quickly join forces—they even recruit a sixth woman Tony has taken as a lover—to demand their rights, their voices, and support for their children. Paulina Chiziane is the first woman in Mozambique to have published a novel and is an expert in her country’s rich oral tradition. FICTION, 234 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781906300050 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AMERICA AFLAME BOOKS FEBRUARY

ReBerth Stories from Cities on the Edge Edited by Jim Hinks Foreword by Franco Bianchini and Jude Bloomfield Featuring several authors hailing from “cities on the edge”—European port cities including Liverpool, Bremen, Gdansk, Istanbul, Marseilles, and Naples—this stirring collection of short stories explores these landscapes of change, from their social tensions, scars of war, and economic decline to their citizens’ attempts at regeneration and startling means to thriving and surviving. In Gdansk, a German exile returns to his childhood home. In Naples, a young woman desperate to escape the slums becomes a Camorra mole and eventually a political powerbroker. In Liverpool, a young Spanish soccer player arrives to fulfill his dream of playing in the Premiership, but in the backstreets of Anfield he meets a local resident with a very different perspective on the game.

Marie T. Thomas is a former Peace Corps volunteer who has participated in four missions. She lives in La Mesa, California.

Jim Hinks is the editor of Brace: A New Generation in Short Fiction. Franco Bianchini is a professor of cultural policy and planning at the University of Leeds. Jude Bloomfield is a senior visiting research fellow at the University of East London.

FICTION, 198 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

FICTION/EUROPEAN STUDIES, 158 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781857566048 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JANUS PUBLISHING COMPANY SEPTEMBER

ISBN: 9781905583232 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Return to Hendre Ddu

Seahorses Are Real

Siân James

A haunting tale of love and tragedy, this riveting novel highlights the rare subject of domestic violence against men. Marly is a young woman struggling to deal with her emotions and depression in a small, dismal town. She longs to be elsewhere, retreating into daytime television and her idyllic childhood dreamworld of horses and cottages by the sea. For her devoted fiancé David, this means a life of hard work, supporting the love of his life both financially and emotionally. But as Marly begins to find her feet in reality and hope for a brighter future, time may be running out for David. Vivid and rich in imagery, this is a moving human narrative of how lovers can create and destroy each other’s happiness.

Hendre Ddu, the home farm of the Evans family, appears seemingly peaceful. It is now the middle of World War I, however, and this gripping saga reveals that lives have been shattered here as well. This tumultuous sequel to the classic novel A Small Country begins with a crippled Tom Evans returning from the front only to fight another battle—keeping the farmhouse afloat. At first all seems to be going well, but increasingly tangled affairs and financial realities result in heartache and new challenges for the entire family. Weaving character and dialogue, this is an intriguing tale of early 20th-century romance and passion in rural Wales. Siân James is a recipient of the Yorkshire Post Prize. She is the author of The Awakening, Love and War, A Small Country, Storm at Arberth, and Summer Shadows. FICTION, 224 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781854114884

Zillah Bethell

Zillah Bethell is a graduate of Wadham College in Oxford. FICTION, 240 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781854114945 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

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Savage Adoration A Novel Gale Zoë Garnett • Author tour to include Ottawa and Vancouver International Writers Festival (October) In a fun but wise way, this novel examines the advantages and pitfalls of fame, wealth, celebrity, female independence, the myth of safety, and the surreal nature of heritage pushing through upbringing. Johnny Major, a Sicilian-born magnate and creator of a network of restaurantclub-casinos across Europe and North America, dies and his will goes missing. Johnny’s death then forces his beloved daughter Elissa—a small-animal veterinarian in East Anglia—to confront various ex-wives, her own fierce mother, twin half-siblings, duplicitous lawyers, and a village full of Sicilians, including her father’s ghost and old women paid to scream at funerals. Her journey explores the sometimes funny, sometimes serious qualities of life. Gale Zoë Garnett is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Transient Dancing and Visible Amazement and the novella Room Tone. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. FICTION, 244 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (NCR)

Lisa Gordon Upbeat and contemporary in style, this riveting narrative features an eclectic mix of characters awash with local color. To escape the pain of failed relationships and careers, both Valda and Larissa take themselves to the exotic locale of Dubai, seeking not only success but a general purpose in life. Valda does indeed find fulfillment—and, to her astonishment, love—but all is threatened when she is introduced to a billionaire Sheikh. Her clandestine relationship with the Sheikh propels her into a murky web of deceit, and she turns to her friend for help. As an astrologer, Larissa predicts that Valda and the Sheikh’s destinies were decided from the moment of their first meeting, but she keeps the dire outcome foretold in the charts a secret. Together, the two women soon find themselves gambling in a game of cosmic Russian roulette where the stakes are their lives and their adversary is fate itself. Bravely merging genres and sensitively embracing personal relationships, this spiritual and gritty thriller illustrates the complex theme of choice versus chance. Lisa Gordon is a certified astrologer who appears regularly on BBC Radio. FICTION, 226 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $13.95)

ISBN: 9781857566543

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A Sealed Fate

Fiction

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The Silence Room

Thirsty River

Short Stories

Rodaan Al Galidi

Sean O’Brien

• Co-op available

“Strange, creepy, often brilliant” —Financial Times

Sean O’Brien is the former editor of The Firebox and has published seven collections of verse, including Downriver.

A family’s destiny is intimately tied to the rise and fall of Saddam Hussein in this novel, the first about the U.S. war to be written by an Iraqi. The story follows four generations of the Bird family, who live on the banks of the Thirsty River in southern Iraq. The birth of each of the Bird children coincides with regime change in Baghdad, but the family is safely removed from the seat of power until the day Saddam Hussein’s officials seize a plot of land where their sheep graze. Protest causes all the adult men in the family to disappear, and the matriarch of the family, Simahen, spends her days outside the Party office in the hope of finding her husband and sons. The grandchildren are also eventually drawn into peril by events both humorous and horrifying: Joesr is employed to paint murals of Saddam, a job in which one errant brush stroke could lead to death; meanwhile, young Djazil is unaccounted for until he is recognized by his family in one of the infamous photos from Abu Ghraib.

FICTION, 202 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

Rodaan Al Galidi is the author of three novels. He was born in southern Iraq and now lives in the Netherlands.

Chain-smoking alcoholics, warring academics, gothic stalkers, and aspiring writers are just some of the visitors that browse the mysterious library at the heart of this sinister novel. Idlers and idolizers alike can be referenced, in body or in text, among the crepuscular alcoves and dim staircases of this seemingly unassuming building. The secret to a family curse, a dog-eared first edition of Wallace Stevens’ Harmonium, the gruesome fate of a feminist literary theorist—all are available to simply take down from the shelf. Moving between genres, ranging from gothic horror to English pastoral, from critical theory to Cold War noir, this riveting and voracious story-within-stories crescendos the turbulent voices of culture to an effect equally maddening and exalting.

ISBN: 9781905583171 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

FICTION/MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, 420 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781906300104 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH AMERICA

Stone Tree Gyðir Elíasson Translated by Victoria Cribb Along the lonely western shores of Iceland, this sublime collection of short stories blends the desires and efforts of its numerous protagonists, nearly all intent on leaving their normal lives to pursue their dreams more seriously. A Boston ornithologist speeds through the landscape in a four-by-four chasing Arctic Terns; a schoolboy is relocated to the town of Siglufjördur to compete in a chess tournament; and a husband packs his wife off to visit her aunt in Sweden. The characters encounter strange company: ghostly presences in the early hours, enviable neighbors, and fellow writers with remarkably similar ambitions. Plotting a constellation of glittering images, this magnificent compilation intersects the paths of its characters, who are at once isolated in their individual pursuits yet connected in the vast realm of dreams. Gyrðir Elíasson is a writer and a translator. His collection, The Yellow House, was awarded the Icelandic Literature Prize. Victora Cribb is the translator of numerous books. FICTION, 122 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781905583089 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD./COMMA PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Till We Can Keep an Animal Megan Voysey-Braig Giving voice to the countless female victims of crime and homicide in South Africa, this disturbingly frank yet sensitively rendered tale is the harrowing account of a middle-aged woman who is attacked, raped, and murdered in her home by armed intruders. Drawing overdue attention to South Africa’s overwhelming history of violence against women, this revealing story is a beautiful, jarringly unfiltered account of an unimaginably cruel reality. Narrated with a cultural authenticity that is quintessentially South African and infused with an air of impossible hope and optimism, this literary journey delivers compelling insight that illuminates both the light and dark elements of human nature. Megan Voysey-Braig is the winner of the 2007/08 European Union Literary Award for Best First Novel. FICTION/AFRICAN STUDIES, 240 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $15.95)

ISBN: 9781770096394 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & UK JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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The Woman at the Window Emyr Humphreys “There is more than enough here to declare Humphreys an author of great humanity: wise in the ways of men and women; strong and subtle in the expression of them.” —Guardian, on The Shop Gentle but haunting, this selection of short stories takes a closer look at the importance of parental and filial love down the generations. The protagonists reminisce over the pattern of their lives, looking back as well as forward, for the chance to rekindle lost loves and find a home for themselves. Throughout these eclectic tales, three comfortably retired men find their sedate dinner transformed into a conflict with a knifewielding escaped prisoner in a pre-Celtic tomb, a trip to the site of their first meeting brings a married couple face to face with a corpse, and illusions are shattered when a retired teacher reunites with his first love. Examining the threads of survivors’ lives from childhood to old age, this anthology utilizes the backdrop of a shifting postwar Europe and Wales. Weighing the best part of a century of European history, this is a complex study of mature reflection, loss, and survival. Emyr Humphreys is a novelist, a poet, and a dramatist. He is a former BBC drama producer and is a recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award and the Hawthornden Prize. He is the author of Ghosts and Strangers, The Gift of a Daughter, Hear and Forgive, Old People Are a Problem, The Shop, and A Toy Epic. FICTION, 240 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781854114891 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

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GENDER STUDIES

The Prize and the Price Shaping Sexualities in South Africa Edited by Melissa Steyn and Mikki van Zyl “An energetic, nuanced, and rewarding exploration of heteronormativities, both old and new, in South Africa.” —Carole S. Vance, PhD, professor of sociomedical sciences, Columbia University “The authors within this collection span diverse disciplines and activist locations, and between them choreograph exciting debates about what it means to imagine, desire, and inhabit sexualities in the South African landscape of the 21st century. The editors are to be congratulated on the mesh of insight, imagination, and scholarship they offer—the price is worth the prize. No question.” —Jane Bennett, associate professor, African Gender Institute, University of Cape Town Engaging and provocative, the collection gathers leading and emerging scholars to disentangle the strands of particular sexual identities and deepen understanding of the multiple workings of heteronormativity in South African society in particular and sexuality in general. Through analyzing where and how heteronormativity intersects with other axes of power and social identity, contributors to this collection reveal that it is not monolithic, and heterosexuality as the South African norm is effectively omitted from heteronormativity. Examining the historical continuities and interruptions of heteronormativity in South African society, each chapter extends beyond the well-researched areas of sexuality—same sexualities, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence—to less-discussed areas such as childhood sexuality and disability. Melissa Steyn is an associate professor of sociology and the director of intercultural and diversity studies of southern Africa at the University of Cape Town. She is the author of Whiteness Just Isn’t What It Used to Be: White Identity in a Changing South Africa, which was awarded an outstanding scholarship award from the National Communication Association. Mikki van Zyl, a lifelong antiapartheid and gender activist, has lectured in media studies, sociology, criminology, disability studies, and diversity studies. She is the coeditor of Performing Queer. GENDER STUDIES/SEXUALITY, 432 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.5 14 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 3 TABLES, 1 GRAPH TRADE PAPER, $36.95 (CAN $40.95)

ISBN: 9780796922397 RIGHTS: US & CANADA HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL/HSRC PRESS OCTOBER

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HEALTH

The Australian Good Health Guide How Screening Will Save Your Life Martin Bray, Kerry Kirke, and Nicola Spurrier The definitive source on preventative health options available in Australia, this guide explains how screening works in Australia and outlines the tests that are available. Beginning with a series of essays on the main life stages, this handy, accessible reference recommends health tests specific to each state. Up-to-date research and an alphabetical listing of illnesses accompanied by their causes, symptoms, progression, and treatment are also included. Martin Bray, Kerry Kirke, and Nicola Spurrier all work in private and public health medicine in South Australia. HEALTH/MEDICAL, 408 PAGES, 7 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $34.00 (CAN $37.95)

ISBN: 9780522855982 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

A Place to Call Home Long-Term Care in Canada Edited by Pat Armstrong, et al Exploring a service too often viewed as a necessary evil best left invisible, this study takes on the sensitive topic of long-term residential care. Based on an understanding of what exists today, this breakthrough survey takes a different approach by theorizing about developing alternative forms for the future. Taking into account the fact that the overwhelming majority of residents and providers are women, this overview makes gender a central concern in planning for care that treats both workers and residents with dignity and respect. Presented through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this discussion is intended to stimulate a start in designing a form of long-term care that can comfortably be called home. The contributors to this book are Pat Armstrong, Madeline Boscoe, Barbara Clow, Karen Grant, Margaret HoworthBrockman, Beth Jackson, Ann Pederson, Morgan Seeley, and Jane Springer. HEALTH/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9, 15 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662939

MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS DECEMBER

RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR

In Sickness and in Health

Women’s Health and Poverty Alleviation in India

The Future of Medicine: Added Value & Global Access Edited by Marleen Wynants • Part of the Crosstalks series, which includes Brave New Interfaces (9789054874164) and How Open Is the Future? (9789054873785) Explaining the innovative and aggressive approaches towards a more effective and efficient public health care, this definitive guide wraps up the series of seminars, workshops, and publications from CROSSTALKS—a network that aims to bridge the gap between the academic and industrial world. This account examines the information gathered from 2005 to 2008 and discusses contemporary challenges as well as advances in medicine. Marleen Wynants is the director of CROSSTALKS. HEALTH/MEDICAL, 300 PAGES, 6 X 8.25 18 B & W PHOTOS, 15 TABLES, 15 GRAPHS, 15 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $36.00 (CAN $39.95)

ISBN: 9789054875499 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

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K. S. Mohindra Using a multidisciplinary approach, this volume contemplates whether microcredit can be considered a “prohealth” poverty alleviation for Indian women. The links between poverty and women’s health are investigated from a theoretical perspective, which draws upon economist Amartya Sen’s capability approach and population-health models, as well as from an empirical perspective—based on a study examining female participation in selfhelp groups and their health. This monograph will be of interest to those focused on population health, poverty reduction, and women’s development. K. S. Mohindra is the global-health post doctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia and was previously a research associate with the International Development Research Centre. HEALTH/WOMEN’S STUDIES, 150 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $35.95 (CAN $39.95)

ISBN: 9788171887149 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

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History

HISTORY

At the Heart of Healing Groote Schuur Hospital, 1938–2008 Anne Digby, Howard Phillips, Harriet Deacon, and Kirsten Thomson Examining Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa—world famous as the site of the world’s first heart transplant operation in 1967— this rich and probing history offers a new kind of hospital record. Drawing on abundant documentary and visual sources and a wide variety of individual memories, a team of historians weaves personal stories into a skillful analysis of the hospital’s clinical and institutional culture. Anne Digby is a research professor in history at Oxford Brookes University in Cape Town. Howard Phillips and Harriet Deacon are the editors of The Cape Doctor in the Nineteenth Century. Kirsten Thomson is a researcher of South African history. HISTORY/MEDICAL, 416 PAGES, 6 X 9.5 165 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

ISBN: 9781770096424

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Beersheba A Journey Through Australia’s Forgotten War Paul Daley Blending the past with the present, this well-researched study delves into the mystery surrounding the forgotten Battle of Beersheba, a gloriously successful battle that led to the liberation of Jerusalem and the fall of the Ottoman Empire. This record recounts how Australian and New Zealand Army Corps captured Beersheba and helped to pave the way for the founding of Israel. Documenting the last light-horse charge ever made in battle through soldiers’ diaries and descendents, this history details the story of a unique conflict during World War I. The Australian and international significance of the Battle of Beersheba are also explored. Paul Daley is a journalist with 21 years of experience. He is the recipient of the Walkley Award and the Paul Lyneham Award for excellence in press-gallery reporting. HISTORY/MILITARY, 384 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $28.00 (CAN $30.95)

ISBN: 9780522855999 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

The Balliol Dynasty 1210–1364 Amanda Beam Examining the political ambitions and influences of the Balliol dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries in Scotland, England, and France, this detailed historiography explores kingship in medieval Scotland and the conflicts that arose between powerful families. While history portrays members of the Balliol dynasty as ineffective leaders and politically weak men, this account reveals how unfairly the family has been judged by both chroniclers and historians. Offering a fresh perspective on the long-misunderstood family, this reevaluation highlights the dynasty’s vital role in Scottish history, their powerful kingship, and their unique relationship with the English crown. Amanda Beam is a research assistant in the department of history at the University of Glasgow. HISTORY/SCOTTISH STUDIES, 416 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 12 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $55.00 (CAN $65.00)

ISBN: 9781904607731 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUCKWELL PRESS, LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Don’t Forget Me, Cobber The Battle of Fromelles Robin S. Corfield Foreword by Les Carlyon A complete account of the Battle of Fromelles, this revised edition delves into the conflict deemed “the worst 24 hours in Australia’s entire history” by the Australian War Memorial. The battle, which took place July 19–20, 1916, was the first call to action for the Australian Imperial Force during World War I. A disaster from a military-planning perspective, the clash left 5,533 Australian soldiers killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. Integrating maps, images, diairies, letters, and reproduced documents, this dense reference chronicles all the events of the failed operation against German forces. Robin S. Corfield is a highly regarded military historian and the author of several histories including, Hold Hard Cobbers and Never Forget Australia. Les Carlyon is the author of Gallipoli and The Great War. HISTORY/MILITARY, 656 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 100 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

ISBN: 9780522855296 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/MIEGUNYAH PRESS DECEMBER

History

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Entrepot Government Imports into the Confederate States Charles L. Webster III “Reader-friendly, well-written, and extensively researched; it is a deposition in response to questions too long unanswered . . . [an] excellent addition to any Civil War library.” —Ray Flowers, Fort Fisher State Historic Site “A tremendous source for historians, researchers, and Civil War enthusiasts. Within this volume Webster has assembled various and assorted data on Confederate military supplies and imports that surpass all other studies on the Southern logistical system. It will stand as an invaluable source work for years to come.” —Stephen R. Wise, PhD, author, Gate of Hell: Campaign for Charleston Harbor, 1863

• Advertising in Civil War News (September, November) and North and South Magazine (September, December) Examining for the first time the history of cvil war blockade running, this unrivalled compilation reveals the arms, equipment, and clothing brought into the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Detailed and comprehensive, this survey offers monthby-month, cargo-by-cargo descriptions of goods received at multiple locations across the United States. From Savannah, Charleston, and Wilmington to Matamoros, Galveston, and Mobile, this reference lists all distribution—the Belgian-made woolen cloth and English rifles that arrived in the farthest reaches of the Trans-Mississippi and the receipt of thousands of British knapsacks, blankets, and cartridge boxes in the winter camps of the struggling Army of Tennessee. A unique depiction of a perilous trade, this record sheds a dramatic light on the surprising pervasiveness of imported war material as well as the effectiveness and sophistication of the Confederate supply system. Charles L. Webster III is a historian specializing in the American Civil War and a practicing lawyer. He lives in Houston, Texas. HISTORY, 396 PAGES, 7 X 10 24 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

ISBN: 9781889020372 RIGHTS: WORLD EDINBOROUGH PRESS OCTOBER

Great Lives: Pivotal Moments Lauren Segal and Paul Holden Starkly revealing the deep and demoralizing impact segregation and apartheid had on the identity of South Africa’s citizens, this extraordinary pictorial of the Sunday Times celebrates the fearless news makers and pivotal events of the country’s last 100 years. Presenting an exciting sweep of South African history and honoring the instrumental events and figures of the country’s rich heritage, this intimate portraiture is a stunning tribute to South Africa’s divided past, enriched by archival treasures and images previously unavailable to the public. Lauren Segal is an author, a curator, a heritage consultant, and a producer. Paul Holden is an author, a historian, and a researcher. HISTORY, 224 PAGES, 8.25 X 10.25 140 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $28.95 (CAN $31.95)

ISBN: 9781770095922 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland 1493–1625 Donald Gregory Introduction by Martin MacGregor Exploring the turbulent and compelling past of Scotland’s west Highlands and islands in the late medieval era, this history of the lands of the former MacDonald “Lords of the Isles” charts the failure of the series of attempts to restore MacDonald’s dominance in the west and the struggle to fill the resultant vacuum of power. This meticulously researched narrative travels through the changing fortunes of Scottish clans between 1493 and 1625 and the various ways in which those histories have been relayed and recorded for posterity. Initially published in 1836 and now updated with an enlightening new introduction, this invaluable edition is a classic piece of scholarship on an era of Highland history often neglected. Donald Gregory was secretary to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Martin MacGregor is a lecturer in Scottish history at the University of Glasgow. HISTORY/SCOTTISH STUDIES, 480 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.75 TRADE PAPER, $46.00 (CAN $55.00)

ISBN: 9781904607571 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUCKWELL PRESS, LTD. SEPTEMBER

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In the Wake of the Beagle

On the Home Front

Science in the Southern Oceans from the Age of Darwin

Melbourne in Wartime: 1939–1945 Second edition

Edited by Iain McCalman and Nigel Erskine

Kate Darian-Smith

New insights—some pertaining to global warming—are revealed in this study of Charles Darwin’s travels in Australia and the South Pacific. Though Darwin spent only three months there, this investigation makes it clear that he plunged eagerly into the 19th-century world of collecting, surveying, and cross-cultural exchange in the antipodes. Focusing on the groundbreaking work of Darwin and his contemporaries—including Hooker, Huxley, and Wallace—this discourse describes their interest in the southern hemisphere’s complex trading relationships, innovations in navigation, and suitability for scientific research on oceans and climate change. Iain McCalman is a fellow in the department of history at the University of Sydney. Nigel Erskine is an archaeologist and a curator of exploration at the Australian National Maritime Museum. HISTORY/SCIENCE, 192 PAGES, 9.25 X 9.25 140 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $33.95 (CAN $37.95)

ISBN: 9781921410949 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS SEPTEMBER

Lincoln’s Labels America’s Best Known Brands and the Civil War James M. Schmidt From du Pont’s gunpowder and Borden’s condensed milk to Procter & Gamble’s soap and Brooks Brothers’ uniforms, this history investigates how today’s familiar brand names played a vital role for the Union during the Civil War. Rarely told stories from the companies who supplied soldiers and sailors with food, clothing, weapons, and medicine recount tales of political intrigue, family and friends torn apart, and paths crossed with Abraham Lincoln. James M. Schmidt is the author of more than 50 articles on American history. He has been featured in Civil War News, North & South, and World War II. He lives near Houston, Texas. HISTORY/BUSINESS, 224 PAGES, 6 X 9, 19 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781889020280 RIGHTS: WORLD EDINBOROUGH PRESS OCTOBER

An evocative study of Melbourne during World War II, this newly revised account illustrates life in an Australian city during wartime, drawing upon the memories of the men and women who lived through these turbulent years. Investigating the work, leisure, relationships, and fears of the families left behind, this record also covers topics such as Australian nationalism and identity, the challenged traditional roles of mothers and wives, and the issues of drunkenness, gambling, and sexuality on the home front. In effect, society’s responses to the tensions between increased government interference and new opportunities for social and sexual freedoms are thoroughly captured in this compelling narrative. Kate Darian-Smith is a professor of Australian studies and history at the University of Melbourne. Her many publications include Britishness Abroad: Transnational Movements and Imperial Cultures, Memory and History in Twentieth Century Australia, and Stirring Australian Speeches: The Definitive Collection. HISTORY/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $22.00 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9780522856835 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

The Rosary of Tears Joseph Marian A tragedy set amidst the PolishSoviet war, this autobiographical work tells the heart-wrenching story of a mother’s struggle to cope with the bleak realities of war. After losing her husband on the first day of the Russian invasion, impoverished Marysia and her eight children are deported to Siberia where survival becomes an everyday struggle. Vividly depicting the brutal conditions of the Russian invasion and the Siberian climate, this poignant telling documents Poland’s desperate fight against the Russians in defense of their statehood. Joseph Marian is a retired math professor. HISTORY, 285 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

ISBN: 9781857566932 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JANUS PUBLISHING COMPANY SEPTEMBER

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Studies in Regional and Local History • Series includes Agriculture and Rural Society after the Black Death (9781902806792), Cambridge and Its Region (9781902806471), Cultural Transition in the Chilterns and Essex Region (9781902806464), From Hellgill to Bridge End (9781902806327), and A Hertfordshire Demesne of Westminster Abbey (9780900458927)

Land and Family Trends and Local Variations in the Peasant Land Market on the Winchester Bishopric Estates, 1263–1415 Richard Britnell and John Mullan With an emphasis on the exchange of land between medieval servile tenants, this examination of the peasant land market of the Middle Ages explores the identification of peasant families with particular lands to which they had a hereditary right. Exploring village life and showing how peasants were affected by various changes, this study uses primary source material from the Winchester estates, analyzing thousands of land exchanges across more than 50 manors. Richard Britnell is a specialist in medieval economic history. John Mullan is a lecturer in medieval history at Cardiff University.

Voices from the Ships Australia’s Seafarers and their Union Diane Kirkby In this captivating maritime history, seafarers tell their story of the struggle for equality, democracy, and social justice and of the role that unionism played in changing their lives for the better. For more than 50 years Australian seafarers have worked for a socialist vision of world peace—fighting against war in a nuclear age and apartheid in South Africa, taking sides on the 1980 boycott of the Moscow Games, and promoting health and safety at sea. This collection of achievements offers an exciting look at one part of history that has bought success to their members while reaching far beyond Australia and changing world history. Diane Kirkby is the deputy dean of the faculty of humanities at La Trobe University and the author of Barmaids. HISTORY, 480 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $33.95 (CAN $37.95)

ISBN: 9780868409023 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS SEPTEMBER

288 PAGES

ISBN: 9781902806945 FEBRUARY

A Lost Frontier Revealed

Years of Change and Suffering Modern Perspectives on Civil War Medicine

Regional Separation in the East Midlands

Edited by James M. Schmidt and Guy R. Hasegawa

Alan Fox

• Advertising in North & South (October), and Civil War Historian and Civil War News (December)

Drawing new conclusions about settlement distributions and population densities, patterns of wealth, and land usage, this reference uses multiple criteria to subdivide England into regions. The probing study establishes the presence of an informal cultural frontier between two proposed societies, which would lie astride the Leicestershire–Lincolnshire border, in order to identify visible cultural differences in the English countryside. Uniquely stressing early-modern-period rural landscapes, this volume looks at the enduring links between the area’s population and its landscape. Alan Fox is an honorary visiting fellow of the University of Leicester. 320 PAGES, 48 B & W PHOTOS, 11 TABLES, 38 DIAGRAMS

ISBN: 9781902806969 OCTOBER EACH: HISTORY/REGIONAL STUDIES, 6.75 X 9.5 CLOTH, $80.00 (CAN $88.00) RIGHTS: WORLD X UK UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PRESS

Correcting the pervading myths of Civil War medicine perpetuated by Hollywood dramatizations, this exploration covers how the sick and wounded were treated on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. Through detailed research, these essays show there were actually too few amputations, contrary to popular belief; there were many advances made in the understanding and treatment of diseases and wounds to the nervous system, and new surgical techniques were used to treat battlefield injuries once thought to be certainly fatal. James Schmidt is a scientist with more than 20 years of experience and the author of Lincoln’s Labels. Guy Hasegawa is the senior editor of the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. HISTORY/MEDICAL, 192 PAGES, 6 X 9 24 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781889020358 RIGHTS: WORLD EDINBOROUGH PRESS OCTOBER

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Humor

HUMOR

Dear Editor . . .

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

Pirates of Polokwane

The Collected Letters of Oscar Brittle

Cartoons from Mail & Guardian, Sunday Times, Independent Newspapers

Oscar Brittle

Zapiro

During an 18-month campaign to wrest control of opinion pages in Australia’s newspapers and magazines, Oscar Brittle became one of the the most talked-about pundits in the country. Trouble was, Mr. Brittle didn’t exist—he was a hoax perpetrated by three young Aussie comedians. This collection sheds light on the shenanigans by bringing together all the published letters ascribed to Brittle— from those dealing with global warming and corporal punishment to teenage sex and nut allergies—along with responses from his readers. New material includes email exchanges between Brittle and his confused editors as well as letters from the public.

An eagerly awaited album that comes out annually, this year’s collection of Zapiro’s editorial cartoons was hugely well-received by South Africans and rose to become the bestselling book in the country. Full of delightful satire, the cartoons are informed by a sense of truth and dignity even while tackling sensitive issues and attacking public figures, particularly those in the ruling party. For news hounds who follow current affairs around the globe, this book provides an education on the issues and a bounty of deft political humor.

Oscar Brittle is a pseudonym for a trio of Australian humorists: Glenn Fowler, Gareth Malone, and Christopher Smyth. HUMOR, 192 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781742230115

Zapiro is the pen name of Jonathan Shapiro, a South African political cartoonist who is the five-time winner of the Mondi Shanduka Newspaper Award for graphic journalism. HUMOR/CURRENT EVENTS, 160 PAGES, 9.25 X 7.75 160 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781770095984 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS/NEW SOUTH SEPTEMBER

Even More Getaway Funny Signs

A Collection of Light, Humorous Verse

Hilarious Messages from Africa and Beyond

St Claire Bullock Edited by R. V. Andelson

Edited by Dob Pinnock

A collection of rhyming couplets, these wry and witty poems ponder the foibles and vanities of mortals. Cartoon pen-and-ink drawings by well -known illustrator Barrington Barber accompany the limerick-like lyrics, which capture the ridiculous—such as absurdly trimmed mustaches and outrageous hairstyles—with humorous rhymes and amusing titles. Perfect for any lover of light verse, these observations are both keen and catchy.

Showcasing a bevy of ridiculous and often confounding street signs, this entertaining tribute to the images submitted by the globetrotting fans of travel stalwart Getaway over the years is the third eyebrow-raising journey into international oddity. With a lighthearted focus on the unintentional misuse of words, this world tour of grammatical incorrectness is a spirited yet goodnatured mocking of naivety or ignorance of the English language. Replete with amusing photographs from savvy travelers, this comical collection illustrates how so many exert considerable effort to tell others wacky things on boards and signs— while often getting the message hilariously wrong in the process. Don Pinnock is a travel writer, the editor of Getaway magazine, and the author of African Journeys, Blue Ice, and Love Letters to Africa. HUMOR/TRAVEL, 88 PAGES, 9.25 X 6.75 151 COLOR PHOTOS, 70 B & W PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $10.95 (CAN $13.95)

ISBN: 9781770095205 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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Sketches Sartorial, Tonsorial and the Like

St Claire Bullock is the pseudonym of R. V. Andelson. R. V. Andelson was a philosophy professor at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, and an ordained Congregationalist minister. He is the author of Critics of Henry George, From Wasteland to Promised Land: Liberation Theology for a Post-Marxist World, and Imputed Rights: An Essay in Christian Social Theory. HUMOR/POETRY, 88 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 10 LINE DRAWINGS TRADE PAPER, $11.95 (CAN $12.95)

ISBN: 9780856832666 RIGHTS: US, CA, CAM & SAM SHEPHEARD-WALWYN OCTOBER

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

JEWISH STUDIES

Mecheln– Auschwitz 1942–1944 The Destruction of the Jews and Gypsies from Belgium Maxime Steinberg Commemorating the more than 25,000 Jews and Gypsies that were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz, this impressive and moving compendium consists of four trilingual books in Dutch, French, and English. The first book describes the context and background from which these photographs originate, while the second and third books display all archival materials. The fourth and final entry elaborates on the numerous individual stories these pictures relate, deepened by records and testimonials. Maxime Steinberg is a professor associated with the Institute for Jewish Studies–Brussels. Other contributors include Ward Adriaens, Laurence Schram, Patricia Ramet, Eric Hautermann, and Ilse Marquenie. JEWISH STUDIES/HISTORY, FOUR VOLUMES, 1,600 PAGES, 9 X 11 18,500 COLOR PHOTOS; 1,000 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $225.00 (CAN $275.00)

ISBN: 9789054875376 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

The Words to Remember It Memoirs of Child Holocaust Survivors Sydney Child Holocaust Survivors Group In this moving collection, 31 former child Holocaust survivors share stories of their unfathomable experiences of loss and endurance from their youths in Nazi Germany. Each experience remains an indelible trauma that affects each contributor in profound ways. Poignant and unforgettable, these collective voices help the rest of the world come one step closer to comprehending the lasting anguish of the Nazi genocide. The Sydney Child Holocaust Survivors Group was founded in 1987 by U.S. child psychologist Sarah Moskowitz. It is a part of the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust. JEWISH STUDIES/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 400 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781921372636 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. FEBRUARY

Jewish Studies – Language & Linguistics

LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS

Wor Language series Bill Griffiths • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies • Part of the Wor Language series, which includes Pitmatic (9781904794257) Bill Griffiths was a translator; a book designer, editor, and publisher; an archivist; a social historian; and a scholar of Old English, recognized as one of the greatest dialect poets of the 20th century.

Fishing and Folk Life and Dialect on the North Sea Coast With enormous enthusiasm for the language of ordinary northerners, this scenic portrait of coastal peoples combines history, etymology, and recollections to record a folk culture that strives to survive against current worldwide trends of uniformity. The examination delves deep into the boat and fishing traditions that shape this small angler community, including smuggling, the scenery, and the surrounding wildlife. The increasing threat that globalization poses to these sea populations makes this an important preservation—as well as an excellent source of factual information about those who live on the North Sea. 304 PAGES, 8 X 8 30 B & W PHOTOS, 4 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781904794288 SEPTEMBER

A Dictionary of North East Dialect Third edition • Co-op available As entertaining as it is informative, this dictionary offers records and explanations of a northern English dialect. The research presents information about words that go back as far as the AngloSaxons and Vikings as well as those present in today’s vernacular. Ideal for anyone interested in English etymology, this reference is thorough and essential. 288 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781904794400 OCTOBER

EACH: LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS TRADE PAPER RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Language & Linguistics – Law

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

From Necessity to Infinity

Manufacturing Guilt

Interpretation in Language and Translation

Wrongful Convictions in Canada Second edition

Omar Sheikh Al-Shabab Mapping the level of certainty in the determination of meaning, this is a critical model of the relationship between conventional and creative communication. Suggesting that “infinite” interpretation and communication uphold the base for convention and thus eventually inform communal paradigms of “necessary” interpretation, the analysis further explores the complexities of the creative/ conventional dynamic. Omar Sheikh Al-Shabab is the author of Linguistic Applications. LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS, 287 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781857566246 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JANUS PUBLISHING COMPANY SEPTEMBER

LAW

Courts, Panchayats and Nagarpalikas Background and Review of the Case Law K. C. Sivaramakrishnan Inspired by the tardy and uneven implementation of the 73rd and the 74th Constitutional Amendments in the Indian states, this comprehensive study analyzes the origins, the points of jurisprudence, and the settled law— common to both the panchayats, or political assemblies, and the municipalities—pertaining to issues such as elections, delimitation, planning, and functional domain. K. C. Sivaramakrishnan is a professor and chairman of the boar at the Centre for Policy Research. LAW/ASIAN STUDIES, 342 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $79.95 (CAN $87.95)

ISBN: 9788171886883 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

Dawn Anderson and Barrie Anderson While acknowledging that innocent mistakes in identification are sometimes responsible for wrongful convictions, the authors of this study argue that the fundamental cause of such sentences can be found in the racial and class inequalities that characterize much of Canadian society. This newly revised edition presents updates on the six cases originally documented as well as two new chapters with more-recent investigations—including a depiction of a man who was wrongfully executed. This argument strives to prove that these verdicts are not due simply to “unintended errors” but rather are too often the result of the deliberate actions of those working in the criminal justice system. The reference also analyzes how forensic science is used as a resource for prosecutors and suggests specific and changes to prevent future erroneous punishments. Dawn Anderson is an instructor of sociology and justice studies at the University of Regina. Barrie Anderson taught at the University of Regina for 20 years. He passed away in February of 2007. LAW/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 176 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662687 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Sport and the Law Fourth edition Deborah Healey Explaining Australian law as it applies to sports franchises, clubs, and individual athletes, this guide describes key concepts in simple terms and covers issues such as contracts, negligence, defamation, doping, and the responsibilities of owners and players. This edition adds new material on civil liability amendments, global broadcast rights, insurance and risk management, and recent legal actions arising from the Beijing Olympics. Deborah Healey is a media commentator and a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales, where she teaches competition law, tort, and the commercial and legal aspects of sports. LAW, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $36.95 (CAN $40.95)

ISBN: 9781742230344 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Law – Literary Collections

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Statutory Interpretation and Human Rights Volume 3 James Spigelman • Part of the McPherson Lecture series, which includes On Villainy (9780702235900) and The Political Economy of Personal Injury Law (9780702236440) The annual McPherson Lecture Series hosts a scholar or legal expert to deliver a series of three lectures. Exploring the role of statutory interpretation and human rights, the first lecture considers the principals of the law of statutory interpretation that constitute, in substance, a common law bill of rights. The second lecture considers the developing jurisprudence of the application of the special interpretive provision in human rights legislation and how the principles of statutory interpretation are applied to the legislation of this character, and the final lecture examines the difficulties posed for interpretation by the need to balance conflicting human rights and the limits of interpretation. James Spigelman is the author of Becket and Henry and Secrecy. LAW, 152 PAGES, 5.5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $56.00 (CAN $66.00)

ISBN: 9780702236877 RIGHTS: US & CANADA UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND PRESS SEPTEMBER

Victimisation and Insecurity in Europe A Review of Surveys and Their Use Edited by Renée Zauberman Comparing the various practices that measure and study crime throughout Europe, this study on victimization and insecurity surveys the successes and shortcomings of different practice zones in Europe. Combining data from the Netherlands, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal, this useful collection provides valuable information for public policy and crime prevention. A better understanding of crime and its patterns throughout Europe is also made evident.

LITERARY COLLECTIONS

Caribbean Erotic Poetry, Prose & Essays Edited by Opal Palmer Adisa and Donna Weir-Soley • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Spring) • Author’s previous works sold more than 100,000 copies A wide-ranging anthology of poetry, short fiction, and critical essays designed to generate thought about what is still a conflicted area of Caribbean literature and culture, this revealing, in-depth examination explores the many facets of the erotic in contemporary Caribbean literature—from desire; the psychology of abusive relationships; the role of fantasy; and issues of infidelity, lust, rape, self-respect, self-love, and child-birth. This anthology also discusses the Caribbean frameworks of sexuality as a cultural construct, from the role of machismo, homophobia, and Protestant-fundamentalist sexual ideologies as specific forms of denial and hostility to the open expression of sexual desire. Included essays then extend the book’s scope beyond literature and consider the impact of the erotic upon other aspects of Caribbean life, ranging from song lyrics to the general issues of female empowerment in Caribbean societies. Featuring the work of well-known writers such as Nalo Hopkins, Colin Channer, Kwame Dawes and the work of many fresh new talents such as Obediah Michael Smith, Christian Campbell, and Tiphanie Yanique, this anthology aims to create a new framework in which the full spectrum of the erotic in Caribbean literature and life can be freely explored. Opal Palmer Adisa is a professor of creative writing and literature at California College of the Arts and an award-winning poet and prose writer of 11 titles, including the novel It Begins With Tears. She lives in Oakland, California. Donna Weir-Soley is a teacher, a poet, and a critic. She has been widely published in journals such as Caribbean Writer, Carrier-Pidgin, The Frontiers, Macomere, Sage and in the anthology, Moving Beyond Boundaries and was recently awarded a Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship for career enhancement. She lives in Miami. LITERARY COLLECTIONS/SEXUALITY, 256 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845230890 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. NOVEMBER

Renée Zauberman is a researcher of norms and deviance. LAW, 170 PAGES, 6 X 8.25 10 B & W PHOTOS, 10 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 20 CHARTS, 20 TABLES, 20 GRAPHS, 20 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $30.00 (CAN $32.00)

ISBN: 9789054874959 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Literary Collections – Literary Criticism

New Australian Stories Edited by Aviva Tuffield Proving that the short story is alive and well in Australia, this eclectic anthology of previously unpublished and uncollected vignettes showcases some of the finest authors from Down Under—from seasoned practitioners to rising and emerging stars of the short story firmament. At once poignant, tender, introspective, and funny, the volume includes a wide variety of genres, from humor and romance to drama and mystery. Capturing whole lives in just a few satisfying pages, this lively compendium is ideal for dipping into and perfect for those seeking inspiration and escape. Aviva Tuffield is the fiction acquisitions editor for Scribe Publications, the 2008 Australian Small Publisher of the Year, and is a freelance writer and reviewer. She is the former deputy editor of Australian Book Review. LITERARY COLLECTIONS/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 336 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781921372568 RIGHTS: US & CANADA SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS PTY LTD. DECEMBER

Translating Rome Translated by Robert Graves Introduction by Robert Cummings Featuring translations of three classical Roman works—Apuleius’s The Golden Ass, Lucan’s Pharsalia, and Suetonius’s The Twelve Ceasars—this collection is vital to the understanding of Roman culture and history. The Golden Ass tells the story of a young man who, through his own stupidity, is turned into a donkey, thus beginning his rollicking quest to regain his human form through worship of the gods Isis and Osiris. Pharsalia is an epic poem that chronicles the conflict between Julius Caesar and the senator Pompey in northern Greece around 48 BC. The Twelve Ceasars is a biography of the Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian, a vivid and racy account of the sex, politics, and violence that constituted their experiences as Rome’s most powerful men. Rife with the delights and excesses of Roman culture, these three works are a portal into the world of one of history’s largest empires. Robert Cummings is an editor. LITERARY COLLECTIONS/HISTORY, 440 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 CLOTH, $58.95 (CAN $64.95)

ISBN: 9781857546682 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. FEBRUARY

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LITERARY CRITICISM

Caribbean Poetics Toward an Aesthetic of West Indian Literature Second edition Silvio Torres-Saillant “Discussions of Caribbean literary aesthetics have tended to focus on the writing of one of the main linguistic blocs of the region, and Silvio TorresSaillant’s study is a welcome addition to work that considers commonalities across these blocs.“ —John Thieme, World Literature Today

• Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Spring) • New in paper; also available in cloth (9780521551250) Studying the literature written in the West Indies as a regionally unified corpus with its own identity, this analysis examines the recurring thematic motifs and formal devices that Caribbean literary artists have drawn from during the last six decades. The dynamic study isolates the writers’ engagements with language, religion, and history as primary components of their cultural discourse and argues that West Indian literary texts contain clues to their own explication. Including authors from the Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Haiti, this volume is one of the few that explores the writing of all Caribbean language regions. Revised to include updated criticism of three featured poets—Kamau Brathwaite, Pedro Mir, and Rene Depestre—this insightful and profound discussion presents a truly multicultural approach to literature. Silvio Torres-Saillant is an associate professor and director of the Latino-Latin American studies program at Syracuse University, the founder of the Dominican Studies Institute in New York City, and the senior editor of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. He is the author of An Intellectual History of the Caribbean, An Introduction to Dominican Blackness, and La Orilla: Hacia Una Nacionalidad. He lives in New York City. LITERARY CRITICISM/POETRY, 372 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781845231071 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. NOVEMBER

Literary Criticism

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

The Caribbean Short Story Critical Perspectives Edited by Lucy Evans, Mark McWatt, and Emma Smith • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Spring) Offering a range of insightful and thought-provoking critical perspectives, this comprehensive study of Caribbean short stories across the 20th century details the integral role the form has played in the region’s literary traditions and cultural production. Including single author studies as well as more wide-ranging explorations of particular periods and locales, this collection of 25 essays provides insight into a broad selection of short fiction from across the Caribbean’s linguistic zones. The essays in this resource are complemented by an extensive literary and critical bibliography and a detailed, accessible introduction. Lucy Evans teaches undergraduate literature at the University of Leeds. Mark McWatt is a professor at the University of the West Indies–Cave Hill. Emma Smith lectures in postcolonial and 20thcentury literature at Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan universities. LITERARY CRITICISM/FICTION, 404 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $32.95 (CAN $36.95)

ISBN: 9781845231262 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. MARCH

In the Eye of the Storm Edgar Mittelholzer 1909–2009: Critical Perspectives

We Must Learn to Sit Down Together and Talk About a Little Culture Anti-Colonial Essays, 1967–1981 Sylvia Wynter • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Autumn) This seminal collection of critical and historical essays by Sylvia Wynter brilliantly explores a wide range of subjects, including literature, critical discourse, race, class, and gender in relation to cultural production in the Caribbean. Individual essays focus on topics such as Bob Marley’s anticolonial song, Jamaican folk arts, and the Spanish epoch of Jamaican history with a pioneering study of Bernardo de Balbuena. Across this range of topics there is a coherent thread of argument in favor of Marxisthumanist discourse that seeks to draw on all strands of Caribbean ethnic heritage while calling for the recognition and overturning of all inequalities between Caribbean peoples in the economic and cultural sphere. Sylvia Wynter is a professor emeritus of Spanish and Portuguese at Stanford University; the author of a series of critical articles published in Jamaica Journal, New World Quarterly, and Savacou; and an active participant in the BBC Caribbean Voices radio program. She is the author of The Hills of Hebron. She lives in Oakland, California. LITERARY CRITICISM/CULTURAL STUDIES, 362 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $32.95 (CAN $36.95)

ISBN: 9781845231088 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. MARCH

Edited by Juanita Cox • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Autumn) In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Edgar Mittelholzer's birth, this wide-ranging collection assembles recent essays on Mittelholzer as a pioneering Caribbean modernist, critical overviews of his published works throughout the past 50 years, and the reflections of his contemporaries such as Frank Collymore, George Lamming, and A. J. Seymour. Biographical accounts of the author’s conflicted life—including one by Mittelholzer’s widow, Jacqueline Ward— provide an important background to the literature. Juanita Cox is a professor at the University of North London. She is completing a PhD on the work of Edgar Mittelholzer. LITERARY CRITICISM/FICTION, 352 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $32.95 (CAN $36.95)

ISBN: 9781845231286 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. OCTOBER

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Management – Media & Journalism

MANAGEMENT

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

MEDIA & JOURNALISM

Puppets or People

An Honest Trade

People and Organisational Development: An Integrated Approach

Booksellers and Bookselling in Scotland

Dr. René Nel

Edited by Alistair McCleery, David Finkelstein, and Jennie Renton

For general managers, human resource managers, and training managers, this vital resource focuses on the broader picture of how every decision, project, or process impacts a work environment and those who function within it. Working from this model, the guide simplifies the concepts, processes, and procedures required to integrate people with diverse skills and develop greater organization systems for a company. Following the premise that every person brings unique skills to the workforce and that successfully incorporating them is the key to a prosperous business, this essential tool enables managers to make the most of their employees’ talents.

Chronicling the radical changes in Scotland’s bookselling industry during the 20th century, this lively compilation provides firsthand accounts of key and representative figures in the Scottish book trade. Detailing the creation of more attractive shop interiors to replace the gloomy cathedrals of the pre–World War II era, the increase in the specialization of outlets, the growth of chains, and the importance of mass media in the promotion of books, this record examines the book trade through the lenses of history and culture. A balanced blend of anecdote and analysis, this is the first comprehensive insight into the nature of the trade and the radical changes it has been through in the past 80 years.

Dr. René Nel holds a PhD in industrial psychology and is a human resources exectutive at an international corporation.

Alistair McCleery is a professor at Napier University. David Finkelstein is a professor at Queen Margaret University College. Jennie Renton is the editor of Scottish Book Collector.

MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS, 131 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.75 7 TABLES, 17 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

ISBN: 9780702177408

MEDIA & JOURNALISM/SCOTTISH STUDIES, 192 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 8 COLOR PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $23.00 (CAN $25.00)

RIGHTS: US & CANADA

ISBN: 9780859766739

JUTA ACADEMIC SEPTEMBER

RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUCKWELL PRESS, LTD. SEPTEMBER

Wired Brown Land? Telstra’s Battle for Broadband Paul Fletcher In this compelling account of the battle for broadband, a former executive of the competing broadband company, Optus, tells the story of broadband network Telstra’s relentless campaign to maintain and increase its dominance, how Australia has failed to get the broadband they deserve, and what needs to be done. Drawing on 10 years of dealings with Australia’s key telecommunications personalities—supplemented by frank interviews both on and off the record—this story tells of one of the longest and high-stakes competitions in Australian business and government history. Paul Fletcher is the former director of regulatory and corporate affairs at Optus, an Australian broadband company, and now runs his own Sydney-based consultancy. MEDIA & JOURNALISM, 256 PAGES, 6 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $23.00 (CAN $26.00)

ISBN: 9781742230030 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS/NEW SOUTH SEPTEMBER

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Medical – Nature

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

MEDICAL

NATURE

The Renal System Explained

Beat About the Bush Birds

An Illustrated Core Text

Trevor Carnaby

Sunita R. Deshmukh and Newton W. K. Wong

• Part of the Beat About the Bush series, which includes Beat About the Bush Mammals (9781770092402)

Featuring the expertise of academic and clinical specialists, this study helps undergraduate students of health sciences to better understand the renal system. This invaluable reference covers relevant medical anatomy and physiology, placing emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. It also includes clinically relevant aspects of pathology and pharmacology as well as self-assessment questions and integrative case studies at the end of each chapter. Sunita R. Deshmukh and Newton W. K. Wong are postgraduate and senior medical students, respectively, at the University of Nottingham’s faculty of medicine and health sciences.

Revealing fascinating insights into the mysterious lives of birds native to the mother continent, this remarkable guide exhibits the many vibrantly colorful species found in the South African bush. Providing an in-depth discourse on all aspects of bird life—detailing their myriad forms, survival strategies in a harsh landscape, breeding and feeding behaviors, movements, migrations, preferred habitat, unique behavioral patterns, and vocalizations—this comprehensive manual also expertly advises on how to easily and accurately identify each species. Trevor Carnaby is a professional field guide, an environmental manager, a guide trainer, and a professional photographer.

MEDICAL/SCIENCE, 120 PAGES, 6 X 9 30 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 48 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 25 CHARTS, 25 TABLES, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $30.00 (CAN $37.00)

NATURE/OUTDOOR, 768 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.25 900 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $43.95 (CAN $48.95)

ISBN: 9781904761846

RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

RIGHTS: US, CA, SAM & IN NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

MILITARY

All Men Are Brethren Prisoners of War in Scotland, 1803–1814 Ian MacDougall The culmination of 20 years of research and writing, this reference relays a comprehensive and detailed history of the thousands of French prisoners of war held in Scotland during the Napoleonic Wars. Describing the conditions at each Scots depot and explaining in vivid detail how the prisoners passed their years in captivity—gambling, forging banknotes, keeping pets, and even playing cricket—this history offers lasting impressions on the life of a prisoner of war, which echo those of the present. Ian MacDougall is the author of Voices from the Spanish Civil War, Voices from War, and Voices from Work and Home. MILITARY/SCOTTISH STUDIES, 928 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $46.00 (CAN $55.00)

ISBN: 9781904607724 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUCKWELL PRESS, LTD. SEPTEMBER

ISBN: 9781770092419 JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

Reframing Darwin Evolution and Art in Australia Edited by Jeanette Hoorn In celebration of the the bicentenary year of Charles Darwin’s birth and complementing—and written by the guest curator of—the Darwin’s Cornucopia, Evolution, Science and Art exhibit in Australia, this record highlights the impact of Darwinian thought on Australian art, science, and culture. Comprehensive and unique, this collection of insightful essays reflects upon topics ranging from the voyage of the HMS Beagle to bioethics and cloning. This volume shows how pervasive Darwin’s ideas are in Australian arts and sciences and depicts the great influence his thinking has had in international communities and cultures. Jeanette Hoorn is a professor at the University of Melbourne and the author of many books, including Body Trade and Strange Women. NATURE, 240 PAGES, 8.25 X 10 FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

ISBN: 9780522856842 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/MIEGUNYAH PRESS JANUARY

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Nature

Roberts Bird Guide Kruger National Park and Adjacent Lowveld: A Guide to More than 420 Birds in the Region Hugh Chittenden and Ian Whyte Compiling a colorful collection of artistic representations of the myriad bird species found in South Africa, this beautifully illustrated manual celebrates the diverse, fascinating, and unique feathered fauna found in the national park and the adjoining Mpumalanga Province. Featuring 91 annotated plates dynamically illustrated by seven of South Africa’s finest bird artists, this comprehensive guide provides details on each bird’s habitat, food source, behaviors, breeding strategies, and in some cases, their estimated population status for the areas they inhabit. Accompanied by maps and calendar bars highlighting the full and peak breeding seasons for birds of the northeastern regions of South Africa and beautifully photographed by experts in the field, this essential guide is an invaluable and breathtakingly artistic resource for birdwatchers and nature lovers worldwide. Hugh Chittenden is a photographer, the chairman of the John Voelcker Bird Book Fund, and the author of Top Birding Spots in Southern Africa. Ian Whyte lived and worked in the Kruger National park for 37 years, is an ornithologist, and is the author of World Without End?: Environmental Disaster and the Collapse of Empires. NATURE, 264 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 91 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

ISBN: 9781770096387 RIGHTS: US, CANADA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND JACANA MEDIA SEPTEMBER

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Saving the Zululand Wilderness An Early Struggle for Nature Conservation Donal P. McCracken Chartering the dire cultural and environmental impact of poachers and the export of Africa’s incredibly diverse wildlife, this compelling account describes how Zululand’s rich natural heritage was rendered nearly extinct due to generations of greed and abuse. Documenting the steady decline of wild game—from the slaughter of 20,000 elephants so that 1,000 tons of ivory could be shipped from Durban Bay between 1820 and the 1880’s to the indiscriminate global export of rhino and buck horns; hides from lions, leopards, and other wildcats; and live wild animals—this staggering documentation bears witness to the careless depletion of the last surviving great African kingdom. Meticulously researched with emphasis on celebrating the heroic and eventually successful attempts to enforce environmental-protection policies through establishing strictly regulated game reserves, this incredible saga is a resounding affirmation of how commitment to preservation throughout history can end and then repair the damage done by decades of thoughtless desecration. Donal P. McCracken is an author; the dean of the faculty of humanities, development, and social sciences; and a senior professor of history at the University of KwaZulu–Natal. NATURE/ANIMALS, 176 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.75 100 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $47.95 (CAN $52.95)

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New Zealand Studies – Performing Arts

PERFORMING ARTS

Remaking the Tasman World

Robert Helpmann

Philippa Mein Smith, Peter Hempenstall, and Shaun Goldfinch

Anna Bemrose Foreword by Maina Gielgud AO

Exploring New Zealand’s most important and extensive relationship—with Australia—on a variety of levels, this wide-ranging, fresh analysis focuses on trans-Tasman communities largely ignored by national histories. The narrative concentrates on 20th-century relations in a working region defined by a history of traffic in ideas, policies, objects, and people between the two countries. From early maps of Australasia to accounts of a shared business world and sports bonds, a common past is unearthed and reordered in a history filled with wit and insight. Philippa Mein Smith is the director of the New Zealand Australia Research Centre at the University of Canterbury. Peter Hempenstall is a professor emeritus of history at the University of Canterbury. Shaun Goldfinch is a senior lecturer in the department of politics at the University of Otago. NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 296 PAGES, 6 X 9 19 COLOR PHOTOS, 45 B & W PHOTOS, 4 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 10 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

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A Servant of Art

Magnificently illustrated, this fascinating account chronicles the life of the Australian phenomenon Sir Robert Helpmann. From his involvement in many genres—ballet, opera, stage, and film—to his multifaceted roles as a dancer, choreographer, actor, director, and producer, this biography describes Helpmann’s prominent presence in the performing arts scene in London and New York City from the 1930s to the 1950s. Detailing his roles with leading performers such as Katherine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, and Laurence Olivier, this study will delight lovers of the performing arts. Anna Bemrose is an honorary researcher at the University of Queensland and was awarded a PhD for her work on Sir Robert Helpmann. Maina Gielgud AO is a former ballet dancer and a veteran ballet administrator. PERFORMING ARTS/BIOGRAPHY, 400 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 12 COLOR PHOTOS, 90 B & W PHOTOS, 7 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS CLOTH, $32.00 (CAN $40.00)

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PHILOSOPHY

It: The Architecture of Existence series Gary Separated into four distinct volumes, this series explores the philosophical reasons behind the existence of humanity. The first volume investigates the concept of relations, revealing that unique, complex relationships come into being simultaneously and exponentially through the combination of multiple elements. The second volume focuses on intellect, probing the most obscure corners of comprehension and conducting a fascinating tour of the human psyche. The third volume addresses volition, analyzing the extent to which human judgment, decisions, and actions impact future prospects for mankind and deflect the course of nature. The fourth and final volume delves into affections, dispassionately highlighting the merits and shortcomings of man’s most ethereal faculties. Gary is a professional architect. He lives in Tiburon, California.

The Letters of Marsilio Ficino Volume 8 Edited by Clement Salaman • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies • Part of The Letters of Marsilio Ficino series, which includes Volumes 1–7 (9780856830105, 9780856830365, 9780856830457, 9780856830709, 9780856831294, 9780856831676, and 9780856831928)

Volume 1 - Relations Volume 4 - Affections 215 PAGES TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

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The latest translation of Marsilio Ficino’s letters sheds new light on the life and intellectual development of one of the Renaissance’s leading figures. As head of the Platonic Academy in Florence, Ficino helped set the intellectual and spiritual foundations of the Italian Renaissance, the reverberations of which were felt throughout Western Europe for centuries to come. Ficino’s letters offer key insights into this philosophical and artistic movement and into the lives of the extraordinary people who led it. Noted correspondents include Angelo Poliziano and King Matthias of Hungary, and certain letters discuss the deaths of his pupils, his troubles with the Curia in Rome, his struggle to reconcile some of the differences between Plato and Aristotle, and Plotinus’s influence on his astrology. Clement Salaman directs the translations of Marsilio Ficino’s letters. He is the translator of Asclepius and Corpus Hermeticum. PHILOSOPHY/HISTORY, 272 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 4 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

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PHOTOGRAPHY

England, My England Chris Steele-Perkins • Co-op available • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Carefully chosen from a 40-year accumulation, these stirring images provide scene after scene of English life and landscape. Some are reprinted from the photographer’s books on English themes; other are never-beforepublished shots of friends and family or pictures taken for news stories. Photos snapped at important moments in the 20th century give the book an overarching structure, while the smaller details of English life pay an honest testament to this unique country. Chris Steele-Perkins is the author and photographer of Afghanistan, Echoes, and Northern Exposures, a runner-up in the Photographic and Art category in the 2008 British Book Design Awards. PHOTOGRAPHY/CULTURAL STUDIES, 224 PAGES, 8.25 X 8.25 30 COLOR PHOTOS, 80 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $54.95 (CAN $60.95)

ISBN: 9781904794387 RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS FEBRUARY

Northern Exposures Chris Steele-Perkins “These photographs may well turn out to be ‘an elegy’ for a way of life that is slowly dying.” —Independent

• Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Capturing the English countryside in iconic and authentic blackand-white photographs, this important collection showcases a life that holds fast to vanishing rural traditions. Affectionate yet unsentimental—with images that present the harsh realities of bloodstained slaughterhouses alongside a nostalgic night hunt— these photographs encompass the common nature and soul of rustic peoples, whose tough grittiness and humor shine through the camera. With a deep appreciation of an idyllic lifestyle, this ethnography is a celebratory document of a threatened existence. Chris Steele-Perkins is a freelance photographer who has won several prestigious awards, including the World Press Photo Award, La Nacion Premier Photojournalism Award, the Robert Capa Gold Medal, and the Terence Donovan Award. He is the author of Afghanistan, Echoes, Fuji, The Pleasure Principle, The Teds, and Tokyo Love Hello. PHOTOGRAPHY/CULTURAL STUDIES, 128 PAGES, 8.25 X 8.25 96 B & W PHOTOS, TWO-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

Marti Friedlander

ISBN: 9781904794202

Leonard Bell

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

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From journeys through various countries to New Zealand’s transformation in the last half century, this is a riveting and comprehensive look at the work of photographer Marti Friedlander. Showing how this distinguished artist has not only recorded the places, events, and personalities of recent history, this engaging study also demonstrates how she brings subjectivity, empathy, and a distinctive eye to her subjects. Beginning with her arrival in New Zealand as a Jewish immigrant from England in 1958, this biography shows how her photographs have consistently drawn out the key human dynamics of conflict, ambivalence, anger, and warmth. Beautifully illustrated, this monograph reveals how a sustained, inquiring, and attentive perspective for both the photographer and viewers can lead to new truths. Leonard Bell is an associate professor of art history at the University of Auckland and the author of Colonial Constructs. PHOTOGRAPHY/ART, 232 PAGES, 9.25 X 11.25 180 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $45.00 (CAN $49.95)

ISBN: 9781869404444 RIGHTS: WORLD X AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & EUROPE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY PRESS DECEMBER

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Poetry

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And Other Poems

The Best Australian Poetry 2008

Diana Bridge

Edited by David Brooks

Divided into four distinct sections, this collection of poetry draws inspiration from the natural world while dissecting the concepts of loss, hesitancy, generation, and repetition. Exploring how everything may be turned into words, this intriguing anthology also demonstrates how those words themselves may enact life. Additional voices and stories are used to convey psychological and physical suffering—utilizing the characters of the Furies, Sylvia Plath, and Medea—as well as the trauma and delight of birth and the curious reappearance of family traits.

Honoring the most exciting Australian poetry published in 2008, guest editor David Brooks, the editor of Australia’s oldest literary journal, Southerly, introduces his selection of 40 poems from Australia’s print and online journals in this anthology that captures poetry as passion, lived experience, and momentary distillation into action. Together with comments from the poets discussing their work, this collection takes stock of the latest and the greatest in today’s Australian poetry.

POETRY

Aloe

Diana Bridge is the author of The Girls on the Wall, Landscape with Lines, Porcelain, and Red Leaves.

David Brooks is one of Australia’s leading poets and novelists. He teaches Australian literature at the University of Sydney. POETRY, 167 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $21.00)

POETRY/LITERARY COLLECTIONS, 72 PAGES, 6.5 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9780702236549

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Back of Mount Peace

New Selected Poems

Kwame Dawes

Intensely emotional and honest, this collection of searing poems about love, loss, jealousy, and fear, explores the literary and social landscape of post revolutionary Russia. Sharply addressing the conflicts between the life of a poet and that of a mother and wife, this enlarged volume, masterfully translated, includes five major poem sequences, one of which was written in 1915 for the poet’s lover Sofia Parnok and another in response to poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s death. Invoking Stalinist Russia as an underlying theme, this compilation also covers politics and history.

• Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Autumn) • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Characterized by a beautifully realized reciprocity between outer landscape and the characters’ inner worlds, this remarkable sequence of lyric poetry explores the blossoming of an innately complicated relationship between a retired fisherman named Monty Cupidon and a naked, bloodied, and traumatized woman he encounters who cannot remember who she is or where she came from. The only clues to her former identity are the signs that she once wore a wedding ring, has a butterfly tattoo on her shoulder, and wears red nail polish on her toes. Woven with the narrative elements of mystery and suspense, the poems examine the relationship—from its innocent beginning through the decay of time and into the eventual corruptions of knowledge. Kwame Dawes is an award-winning poet and the author of She’s Gone. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina. POETRY, 96 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781845231248 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Bride of Ice Marina Tsvetaeva Translated by Elaine Feinstein

Marina Tsvetaeva is considered one of Russia’s most important postrevolutionary poets. She is the author of The Demesne of the Swans, Evening Album, and The Rat-Catcher. Elaine Feinstein is the author of many novels, radio plays, television dramas, and five biographies, including Anna of all the Russias, A Captive Lion: The Life of Marina Tsvetaeva, and Pushkin. She was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the recipient of a Cholmondeley Award for Poetry. POETRY, 180 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781847770608 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

Poetry

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Bugs Antony Dunn “Dunn’s considerable talent . . . rewards the reader with epiphanies, annunciations of light, poems refreshingly affirmative.” —Dannie Abse, poet, on Flying Fish “An alert, intelligent book . . . poems which, Brodsky-like, take the reader somewhere new, jinking round the corners of places we think we know into imagined elsewheres . . . there’s much to admire.” —Poetry Wales on Flying Fish Both heartening and heartbreaking, this collection of poems tells the stories of life of all sizes—from microscopic parasitic worms to the lives of massive planets. Full of characters facing the guilt and terror of life, this examination embraces literary influences from all over the world, learning from the cultural difficulties and legacies left behind. Revealing the far-reaching effects of everyday occurrences, this remarkable compilation follows people as they go about their lives and find themselves caught up in astounding public and private events. Antony Dunn is the author of two collections of poems, Flying Fish and Pilots and Navigators. He is the recipient of both the Newdigate Prize and the Society of Authors’ Eric Gregory Award. POETRY, 80 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781903039953 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. OCTOBER

Capillarity Arto Vaun Rooted in autobiography and 20th-century Armenian history, these lyrical poems explore the true story of three generations of upheaval, migration, and homecoming. Exploring the dark corners and bright expanses of an individual’s desire to break out of historical circumstances and belong to society and the world, this collection offers a daring and honest look at migrant experience, both personal and collective. Arto Vaun is a poet, the cofounder and coeditor of the Los Angeles-based literary journal Aspora, and the coeditor of the Armenian Weekly. He lives in Harvard, Massachusetts. POETRY, 96 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781857549911 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

Collected Poems & Translations: Robert Wells Robert Wells “Robert Wells understands how finely man and nature are moulded to each other . . . The healing loneliness of hills and waters, and the solitary figures who move among them . . . are the setting and characters of Wells’ poems.” —George Mackay Brown, Scottish poet, author, and dramatist Developing and expanding the explorations of previous works, this mature collection invokes shepherds and farm laborers, lakes and swimmers, and the changes of the seasons amid a play of light and shade, abandon and reserve. Suffused with the scents and colors of the Mediterranean landscape, these quietly thoughtful poems choose subtle over obvious effects yet convey an astounding force and beauty. Meditating upon erotic and rural themes, these poems reveal an affirmation of the unending power of language through short love lyrics, portrait poems, anecdotes, satirical epigrams, and beautifully crafted narratives of travel and memory. Robert Wells is a freelance writer, a translator, a poet, and the author of The Day and Other Poems and Selected Poems. POETRY, 192 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781847770110 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. OCTOBER

Deceiving Wild Creatures Jeremy Over Creating a world of delight and amazement through language and love, this collection of bright, innocent poems celebrates the confusion of everyday life. Written with a brazen defiance of all things grave and serious, these poems disentangle the absurd and unreasonable, only to create a fun and challenging knot of language that defines the elusive aspects of reality that seem to eternally exist beyond the realm of rational control. In a humorous way, this compilation attempts to recover a sense of beauty in the ridiculous. Jeremy Over is the author of A Little Bit of Bread and No Cheese. POETRY, 96 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781847770042 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. OCTOBER

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Poetry

Destination Mutable

Fireflies

John H. Baillie

• Part of the Oxford Poets series, which includes Over (9781903039922)

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Frank Ormsby

Written during a five-year period of life-threatening illness, this collection of 85 poems covers a remarkable range of subjects but always manages to return to thoughts of friendship and nature. Begun as a meditation on mortality, the work gradually changes course and begins to reexamine the world with a new acuity that eschews self-pity and insists on being alert and alive.

Engaging both the intriguing past and the vibrant present of an unfamiliar and ethically diverse place, the first half of this new collection of poems explores the mysterious sides of New York. The second half of this consideration focuses on the very different land of Northern Ireland, discussing its troubles, the dynamics of ruined communities, and the recent influx of immigrants. Elegiac and celebratory, lively and mordant, this compilation illustrates a complicated sense of the connections between time and place.

John H. Baillie is a writer who has published many short pieces of fiction and poetry. He is the author of Midnight’s Delight. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Frank Ormsby is the recipient of the Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award and the author of The Ghost Train, A Northern Spring, and A Store of Candles.

POETRY/INSPIRATIONAL, 120 PAGES, 5 X 7.25 TRADE PAPER, $13.95 (CAN $15.95)

POETRY/IRISH STUDIES, 80 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9780971746879

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GREEN FRIGATE BOOKS SEPTEMBER

CARCANET PRESS LTD./OXFORD POETS NOVEMBER

The Exile Book of Poetry in Translation

Good Business

20 Canadian Poets Take On the World Edited by Priscila Uppal • Editor’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies A groundbreaking multilingual collection promoting a global poetic consciousness, this volume presents the works of 20 international poets, all in their original languages, alongside English translations by some of Canada’s most esteemed poets. Providing an introductory statement about the translation process of each poem, translating poets include Canadians Ken Babstock, Dionne Brand, Nicole Brossard, Barry Callaghan, A. F. Moritz, and Paul Vermeersch, among others; while subjects include poems by Pablo Neruda, Horace, Ezra Pound, Arthur Rimbaud, Alexander Pushkin, and Rainer Maria Rilke. Spanning several time periods and more than a dozen nations, this compendium paints a truly unique portrait of cultures, nationalities, and eras. Priscila Uppal is a poet, a fiction writer, and a professor of humanities and English at York University. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. POETRY/WRITING, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (NCR)

Ian Wedde “A welcome addition to Wedde’s poetic corpus.” —John Davidson, NZ Books, on The Commonplace Odes

• Author’s previous books sold more than 35,000 copies From jaunty and self-deprecating to serious and nostalgic, the poems in this collection paint a vivid portrait of Wellington businesses and institutions. Quietly hilarious, the verse captures the essence of Toyota, Tony’s Tyre Service, Metalworx Engineering, Wellington Scrap Metal, the KFC on the corner of Pirie Street, and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. At the heart of this collection are three stunning sequences: an ode to walking the streets of Wellington, a gathering of surreal and quirky moments, and a lyrical approach to the author’s travels from Bangladesh to the south of France. Playing with the contrasts of light and dark and dawn to dusk, this compendium also explores the balance between departures and arrivals as well as the seen and unseen. Ian Wedde has been featured in Freed and Landfall. He is the author of The Commonplace Odes, Spells for Coming Out, and Three Regrets and a Hymn to Beauty. POETRY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 72 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781869404420

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Poetry

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

The Hundefräulein Papers

Laughing at the King

Poems

Selected Poems

Kathy Mac

Peter Pindar Introduction by Fenella Copplestone

Taking their rare tone from an unusual occupation, these poems explore the author’s post as a dog sitter during a five-year period in Sambro Head, Nova Scotia. Inspired by the countless English setters the poet looked after, the ocean-side doghouse she maintained, and the many and varied houseguests of her employer, this collection is by turns extravagant, intense, and celebratory. Combining the concepts of “dog” and “nanny” in its wistful title, this anthology brings together a variety of whimsical elements, reflecting on a unique and memorable experience on the Canadian shore. Kathy Mac is a professor at Saint Thomas University. She is the author of Nail Builders Plan for Strength and Growth, which was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award. She lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick. POETRY, 104 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552663004 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Reveling in the sycophancy and classist pretensions of England’s courts in the late 18th century, this ribald collection of satirical verse specializes in lampooning the public and private lives of the decadent British monarchy. Containing the bitingly controversial social commentary of medical man turned political satirist, Dr. John Wolcott, and penned under the pseudonym of Peter Pindar, this rousing collection pinpoints exactly why Pindar enjoyed great commercial success with his ruthless ridicule of eminent public figures—the favored target being King George III, his vain and materialistic wife, and all of the King’s cronies. Including a revealing introduction and comprehensive contextual material, this rediscovery of a remarkable literary catalog hilariously showcases the witty and wicked verse that once scandalized and delighted the denizens of 18th-century London. Peter Pindar is the pseudonym of Dr. John Wolcott, who was a physician, a scholar, and a famed political satirist. Fenella Copplestone is a teacher, a reviewer, and an editor. POETRY, 270 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

ISBN: 9781857549379

The Journey to Le Repentir

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Mark McWatt

Mirabile Dictu

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Michele Leggott

Weaving together autobiography, historical narrative, postcolonial voices, and a deeply sensuous ecology of place, this bold and ambitious collection of poems explores four phases of life: childhood; adolescence and young manhood; maturity, and old age. Within each section an intersecting narrative sequence complements, expands, and runs counter to the main voice, creating a complex web of interconnecting themes that stretch throughout the entire work. Moving from the search for the fantastic El Dorado to the celebration of the powerful rivers of Guyana, these poems explore guilt, sexuality, identity, and independence in life and politics. Mark McWatt is the author of two poetry collections, Interiors and The Language of Eldorado, and a short story collection, Suspended Sentences, which won first prize in the 2006 Commonwealth Prize. He is also the coeditor of the Oxford Book of Caribbean Verse. POETRY, 148 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781845230814 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

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From the inspiring setting of Matahiwi Marae in Hawke’s Bay to the beautiful backdrop of Florence, Italy, this anthology explores the fascinating day-to-day life of the poet herself. Serving as an autobiographical narrative, this portrait also illustrates her journey to seek out ancestral relations, finding them emigrating from their homeland and settling in a budding colonial town. Exploring languages within languages, this compendium also touches on the concepts of hearing and seeing, coming and going, and the representations of experience itself. Layered with intense imagery and stirring rhythms, this engaging volume is ideal for budding writers and experienced poetry fans alike. Michele Leggott is the 2008–2009 New Zealand Poet Laureate and the author of Milk and Honey and Reading Zukofsky’s Flowers. POETRY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 160 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

ISBN: 9781869404406 RIGHTS: WORLD X AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & EUROPE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

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New Collected Poems: Charles Tomlinson Charles Tomlinson Gathering an impressive portfolio of prose by one of the most internationally recognized British writers alive today, this expansive collection showcases the remarkable career of Charles Tomlinson. Confidently approaching subjects with a unique view towards multiculturalism and diversity, this engaging series of verse highlights the poet’s intensely passionate love of travel and the world cultures that influenced his writings. Featuring myriad appreciations of literary peers, this lifetime’s work represents an astute capacity of interest in people and place. Ever alert to the ongoing flux and evolution of his surroundings, this refreshingly expressive collection illustrates a unique precision of language and wit that signals an enduringly authentic and original voice. Charles Tomlinson is an editor, a critic, a translator, an artist, and an internationally acclaimed poet. He is the author of Cracks in the Universe and Skywriting. POETRY, 500 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781903039946 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD./OXFORD POETS SEPTEMBER

Precordial Thump Zoe Whittall “Zoe Whittall might just be the cockiest, brashest, funniest, toughest, most life-affirming, elegant, scruffy, noholds-barred writer to emerge from Montreal since Mordecai Richler.” —Globe and Mail Insightfully showcasing the inner divide, this poetic memoir aims to break down the larger lies of poetic form and the smaller dishonesties within the self. A fixation on medical language and the crucial aspects of what it means to be human, to love, and to be loved are woven throughout this collection. Featuring compelling lesbian themes, this is a humorous book of self-discovery that conjures up all the joy, toughness, and melancholy of being a girl, both elegant and scruffy at once. Zoe Whittall is the author of the poetry collections The Best Ten Minutes of Your Life and The Emily Valentine Poems and the novel Bottle Rocket Hearts, which was named one of the Best Books of 2007 by both the Globe and Mail and Quill & Quire. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. POETRY/GAY STUDIES, 103 PAGES, 6.5 X 8.75 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781550961157

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Rays Richard Price “Richard Price retains an individual voice in which intense feelings of love, or dislocation, are packed into often short, complex lyrics. There is a tension in reading his poems which is created by his care for words, by the integrity of his distillation.” —Carol Ann Duffy, author, Recapture Centered on recurring themes of sleep and sleeplessness, this delicate collection of poetry explores the nuances of human relationships. Beginning provocatively with a “translation” of Shakespeare’s 18th sonnet, the poems offer witty, tender, and lyrical reflections on the intricate suffusion of desire within both private and public forms of expression. Exploring the consequences of passion, this heartfelt work captures the exuberance—and struggle—of human love. Richard Price is a member of the Informationist group of poets and a cofounder of the magazines associated with them, Gairfish and Southfields, as well as of Vennel Press. He is the head of modern British collections at the British Library in London and the author of Greenfields and Lucky Day. POETRY, 96 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781847770103 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. NOVEMBER

Red Contemporary Black British Poetry Edited by Kwame Dawes • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Inspired by the word “red,” this collection of poems written by black British writers—including both established authors and new, exciting poets—explores the subjects and ideas stirred by a single trigger, from the word's usual associations with blood, violence, passion, and anger, as well as with sensuality and sexuality, to more surprising interpretations such as the link to a particular mood, the quality of light in the sky, the color of skin, and the sound of a song. This remarkable compilation succeeds in generating poems that find an intriguing resonance with each other while also revealing images and themes unique to the individual poets. Kwame Dawes is an award-winning poet and the author of She’s Gone. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina. POETRY/LITERARY COLLECTIONS, 220 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9781845231293

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Poetry

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Scratches on the Air

The Tethers

Brian Chan

“Carrie Etter’s poetics are visible in every poem. The result is intoxicating.” —Tim Liardet, poet and critic

• Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Fall) Exploring the connections between writing and living, this collection of poems keeps alive a vision of essential human freedom that escapes from the confines of nationalism and commerce. Moving between the present set in the prairies of Canada and the past of Guyanese memory, these poems shave away the dulling force of habit to offer a fresh way of looking at the world. Brian Chan is the author of Fabula Rasa, The Gift of Screws, and Thief with Leaf. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta. POETRY, 82 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781845231439 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

Suit of Lights Damian Walford Davies Fascinated by serrations of light, parodies of shadow, and all other shades in the color spectrum, this poetry collection mixes the logical with the magical, the brutal with the beautiful, the real with the divine. Whether baring the beaten flesh of a 1951 boxing match, witnessing the luminous shirts along a country lane, experiencing the surreal sight of bizarre urban attire, or symbolizing a bat skeleton and the scales of a dying fish, each stylistic device cloaks the human experience with suits of light. Refusing to shy away from the disturbing and violent—such as a bagged fox, a landscape decimated by atomic aftershock, or a sweet aria sung to the accompaniment of artillery fire—this collection offsets every dark with a point of light. Containing a number of sequences, this volume includes a response to Francis Kilvert’s 19th-century Victorian diary, a reading of the life of 10 contemporary paintings, the result of a Cessna flight over Wales, and a series of letters to a master architect.

Carrie Etter

By responding to loss with humor and by appreciating the world in all its quirky variety and odd detail, this collection meanders from an imaginary village to Manhattan, from southern California to London, from Arizona to the Czech Republic, finally coming to rest in the mysterious comforts of the Illinois prairie. Rich with original observation and wry commentary, these poems are lushly rendered with an unashamed wordiness. Incorporating a range of cultural touch points, each piece deftly pulls from a broad reference spectrum, including classic literature, Raggedy Ann, the notorious hangings at Newgate Prison, the ubiquitous Dear John letter, William Shakespeare, Bob Dylan, and John Keats’s fiancée Fanny Brawne. Sensual and lushly engaged to its many worlds, the assorted works collected here evoke an altogether formal and thematic experience. Carrie Etter is a poet and an associate lecturer at Bath Spa University. Her poems have appeared in numerous publications, including the New Republic and the Times Literary Supplement. POETRY, 64 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781854114921 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

Their Backs to the Sea Poems and Photographs Margaret Randall • Author’s previous books sold more than 300,000 copies

Damian Walford Davies is the coauthor of Whiteout, a collection of poetry. He has been published in English, Modern Poetry in Translation, Oxford Magazine, Oxford Poetry, Poetry Wales, and Scintilla.

Detailing the natural and human history of Rapa Nui—more commonly known as Easter Island—this extraordinary collection of poems and photographs links together the ancient inhabitants of the most isolated, inhabited spot on earth with common concerns and hopes of the present. Illustrating the unique culture and ongoing struggle to survive against dramatic odds, this volume dramatically depicts the basic desires, misgivings, and challenges that human beings have long faced, regardless of time and place.

POETRY, 64 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

Margaret Randall is a poet, a photographer, and a social activist, and the author of more than 80 books. She lives in New Mexico.

ISBN: 9781854114938 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

POETRY/PHOTOGRAPHY, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 19 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $16.00 (CAN $18.00)

ISBN: 9780916727611 RIGHTS: WORLD WINGS PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Poetry

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

Time Being

Walking to Africa

Ruth Bidgood

Jessica Le Bas

“There is nothing in Ruth Bidgood’s poetry that is flashy or fashionable. But in its quiet way, it is classic: the ‘still, sad music of humanity’ comes over clearly.” —Poetry Wales

Portraying a parent’s experience of coming to terms with the new and frightening world of mental health care, this narrative explores the myriad foreign ways of diagnosis and treatment. Written from a mother’s perspective, the poetic sequence displays the anguish and complexity of dealing with mental illness, describing the events of an ordinary family—the numerous visits to doctors, the treatments that don’t work, and the people who suddenly have answers and heartbreaking histories of their own to tell. At the heart of the book lies an outstanding set of poems about electroconvulsive therapy, leading up to a concluding revelation that mental illness may have no solutions, but there are ways of living with it. As stark and powerful as it is healing and illuminating, this is a groundbreaking addition to the field of New Zealand poetry.

• Advertising in Poetry Wales (December) Inspired by the history and nature of the poet’s region of mid-Wales, this collection—recommended by the Poetry Book Society—communicates an established voice of distinction and quiet authority and symbolizes a writing career that spans five decades. Reviving both personal memories and knowledge of the stories associated with a place, these exploratory and discursive narratives hint at a subtle, conspiratorial edge. Avoiding sentimentality but not sentiment, these observations engender joy, sorrow, and fear uncluttered by irony, depicting nature as not always a benign presence but also often inescapably dark and mysterious. Largely concerned with the fragility of the environment, this compendium illustrates the vanishing countryside as well as how it affects the world in general. Transcending the lyric and moving towards a more epic, multifaceted form, this is a portrait equal to the many experiences of the author’s long life. Ruth Bidgood is a poet and a noted local historian. She is the author of The Fluent Moment, Kindred, Ruth Bidgood: New and Selected Poems, and Singing to Wolves. POETRY, 64 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

Jessica Le Bas tutors in the diploma of creative writing at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. She has been featured in JAAM, North & South, NZ Books, NZ Listener, Poetry NZ, Sport, Takahe, and Trout. She is the author of Incognito. POETRY/HEALTH, 88 PAGES, 6.5 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9781869404468 RIGHTS: WORLD X AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & EUROPE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY PRESS DECEMBER

ISBN: 9781854114914 RIGHTS: WORLD SEREN OCTOBER

Wheels Kwame Dawes • Advertising in Caribbean Review of Books (Spring) Using the power of language to explore and discover patterns of meaning, this collection brings the lyric poem face to face with the external world—with its politics, social upheavals, and ideological complexity. Whether it is a poem about a near victim of a terrorist attack reflecting on the nature of grace, a president considering the function of art, or a Rastafarian defending his faith, the selections all seek illumination in understanding the world. They are as much about the quest for love and faith as they are about finding pathways of meaning through the current decade of wars and political and economic uncertainty. Kwame Dawes is an award-winning poet and the author of She’s Gone. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina. POETRY, 120 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781845231422 RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. MARCH

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Political Science

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

Africa and Energy Security Global Issues, Local Responses Edited by Ruchita Beri and Uttam Kumar Sinha A result of the spotlight that has fallen on Africa as a key source of oil and gas outside volatile West Asia, this volume assembles contributions from an international team of experts and eminent persons in African affairs to provide an analytically rich assessment of Africa’s role in the global search for oil, the multiple consequences of energy production across the African continent, and India’s multifarious approach to Africa. This wellresearched analysis is enriched by Indian and African perspectives and anchored in detailed country case studies. Ruchita Beri is a research officer at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA). Uttam Kumar Sinha is a fellow at the IDSA. POLITICAL SCIENCE/AFRICAN STUDIES, 260 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $44.95 (CAN $49.95)

The Best Australian Political Writing 2009 Edited by Eric Beecher Bringing together the most incisive and entertaining analysis of the past year in Australian national politics, this remarkable record dissects the names, events, and ideas that shaped 2008. This collection includes razorsharp commentary on the Australian Labor Party’s first year in power, the rise of opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull, and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s historic apology to Australia’s indigenous peoples. Australia’s leading commentators also weigh in on the controversy over the Bill Henson case, climate change, and the economic crisis. Eric Beecher has worked as a journalist and as the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald. POLITICAL SCIENCE/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 416 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95)

ISBN: 9780522856323 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

ISBN: 9788171887545 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

ANC: A View from Moscow

Blowback A Canadian History of Agent Orange and the War at Home Chris Arsenault

Dispelling many of the myths surrounding the African National Congress (ANC) and their overthrowing of South Africa’s apartheid government in 1994, this historical account focuses on the relationship between the ANC and the communist party of the Soviet Union, which assisted this liberation movement. Told from the Soviet perspective, the information challenges many of the ideas being established about the ANC from within South Africa, a country that remains divided today. An enlightening account that utilizes many primary sources never used before, this is a valuable contribution to the tiny but growing historiography of the ANC and the South African liberation movement.

Chronicling the horrific story of the Agent Orange experiments near Oromocto, New Brunswick, this shocking history reveals the tragic accounts of numerous families who lost loved ones due to military testing. Depicting the initial spraying of the deadly defoliant near Gagetown, this document portrays how the United States military, searching for a terrain similar to Vietnam, began conducting tests in this area. Although the Americans discontinued their trials in the late 1960s, this record uncovers more than an additional decade’s worth of continued use by Canadian forces, who discovered it was cheaper to clear brush and kill trees with a dangerous chemical than to hire workers to perform the task. As this astonishing study demonstrates, what they did not know at the time was that Agent Orange also killed people. This stunning recollection investigates the stories of those who didn’t survive as well as their relatives’ daunting struggles.

Vladimir Shubin was a high-level Soviet official who was involved for many years in aiding in the struggle against apartheid.

Chris Arsenault is a journalist who has been featured the Halifax Chronicle Herald. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

POLITICAL SCIENCE/AFRICAN STUDIES, 384 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

POLITICAL SCIENCE/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 96 PAGES, 5 X 7 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781770096318

ISBN: 9781552662960

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Second edition Vladimir Shubin

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A Conservative’s Manifesto Tony Abbott Advocating political conservatism in Australia, this account analyzes national politics while addressing important federal issues like the monarchy and abortion. Exploring Australian culture and broader trends in human nature, this examination proposes a series of political questions that the conservative parties should consider in order to rehabilitate their images in the eyes of the voting public. Perceptive and informative, this book addresses what it means to be a liberal or a conservative and argues that these seemingly separate entities can work together. The future of Australian politics is also thoroughly discussed. Tony Abbott is the shadow minister for families, community services and indigenous affairs in the Australian federal opposition. POLITICAL SCIENCE, 368 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9780522856064 RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS JANUARY

Global Democracy for Sustaining Global Capitalism The Way to Solve Current Global Problems Jose Miguel Andreu and Rita Dulci Rahman Providing a reasonable way out of the current global economic and political crisis, this study offers a comprehensive explanation of the foundations of this crisis as well as detailed criticisms of current solution measures, while showing a way to create long-lasting peace, human security, and a sustainable ecosystem for all. After carefully analyzing the foundations of democracy, the conditions for sustainability of democracy, and its interconnections with capitalism, the proposal suggests a complete redesign of the United Nations and its economic agencies to result in a global democracy for exclusively dealing with global public goods and externalities. A priority target of this suggested reorganization is a more balanced and acceptable global distribution of income. Jose Miguel Andreu is a professor of economics at the University of Sevilla. Rita Dulci Rahman is a diplomat for the Netherlands. POLITICAL SCIENCE, 362 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

ISBN: 9788171887309 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

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Global Power Shifts and Strategic Transition in Asia Edited by N. S. Sisodia and V. Krishnappa Acknowledging how the contemporary strategic context is increasingly defined by the rapid growth of major economies as well as the swiftly expanding interest being evinced in the region, this detailed analysis investigates the perceptible shift in power to the Asian continent. Outlining the underlying concerns regarding peace and security in 21st-century Asia, this assessment investigates how each of the important external actors are responding to these developments. Vital questions are explored, such as How are the processes of globalization, economic interdependence, and diffusion of technologies shaping the Asian strategic context? What does the “Rise of Asia” mean for global peace? What are the common threats and challenges? and What are the prospects of fostering cooperative state behavior in confronting the transnational threats? Penned by renowned experts in the field, this definitive volume discusses a wide variety of contemporary issues predominant in the Far East. N. S. Sisodia is the director general of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA). He is the former joint secretary for the Ministry of Defence and additional secretary in the National Security Council Secretariat for the government of India. He is the author of India-Japan Relations: Partnership for Peace and Security in Asia, the coauthor of Emerging India: Security and Foreign Policy Perspectives, and the coeditor of West Asia in Turmoil: Implications for Global Security. V. Krishnappa is a research fellow for the IDSA. He is the book review editor for Strategic Analysis and a member of the editorial committee for the Journal of Defence Studies. POLITICAL SCIENCE/ASIAN STUDIES, 394 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $79.95 (CAN $87.95)

ISBN: 9788171887514 RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

Political Science

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Hierarchy and Interdependence in Multi-Level Structures Foreign and European Relations of Belgian, German and Austrian Federated Entities Tamara Kovziridze Analyzing the relationship between federalism and European integration—specifically the impact of Europeanization on the three European Union member states that are constitutionally federal— this study explores ideas of hierarchy and interdependence alongside current problems manifested in historic governmental structure. By characterizing institutional and structural features of the federal states, this comparative analysis shows that European integration has an impact on federalism and that a growing institutional interdependence is emerging between the levels of governance in Belgium, Germany, and Austria. Tamara Kovziridze is an economics and conflict-resolution professor at Tbilisi State University. POLITICAL SCIENCE, 291 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.25 10 CHARTS, 15 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $46.00 (CAN $57.00)

ISBN: 9789054875369 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS OCTOBER

Parliamentary Socialism

Proliferation and Emerging Nuclear Order in the Twenty-First Century Edited by N. S. Sisodia, V. Krishnappa, and Priyanka Singh Providing timely international perspectives on the emerging nuclear order in Asia, this comprehensive and thought-provoking anthology presents many of the daunting challenges threatening Asia today. Many pressing questions are asked, such as What are the consequences of a nuclear Iran for west Asian peace and stability? Will it give rise to a nuclear quest among the dominant west Asian states? and How would the West respond in such an eventuality? Further exploration of issues concerning the possibility of international cooperation against nuclear proliferation and the causes and implications of worldwide terror and sectarianism are also included, making the guide perfect for students of international security who are looking forward to a better global future. N. S. Sisodia is the director general of the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA). He has served as national security council secretariat and secretary to the government of India in the ministries of finance and defense. He is the coeditor of numerous books, including Emerging India: Security and Foreign Policy Perspectives, India and the World, and West Asia in Turmoil: Implications for Global Security. V. Krishnappa is a research fellow at the IDSA. He is a member of editorial committee for the Journal of Defense Studies and the book-review editor for the Strategic Analysis. Priyanka Singh is a research assistant at the IDSA.

A Study in the Politics of Labour

POLITICAL SCIENCE, 122 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

Ralph Miliband

ISBN: 9788171887521

Reflecting on the Labor government of Harold Wilson between 1964 and 1970, this concise analysis chronicles the Labor Party from its early days up to the early 1960s, including a 1972 postscript. Demonstrating how empirical and flexible the Labor Party has been about certain issues, this reference also touches on why it is one of the most dogmatic political parties in regards to the parliamentary system. Commenting on how its leaders have always made devotion to this system their point of reference, this political overview proves that this has always been the conditioning factor of their political behavior.

RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION OCTOBER

Ralph Miliband was one of the key intellectual figures of the British New Left and the founder of the Socialist Register. POLITICAL SCIENCE/HISTORY, 384 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9780850361353 RIGHTS: US MERLIN PRESS SEPTEMBER

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The State in Capitalist Society Ralph Miliband Presenting a sustained and concrete challenge to the current political consensus, this reference identifies the radical alternative of adopting socialism as the key issue facing civilization and the crucial condition of making substantial progress. Demonstrating that capitalist control of the state was so comprehensive that partial reforms were impossible, this reference attempts to explain how society has managed to evade socialism, exploring how its claims have failed to persuade many intellectuals and the potential benefactors of an alternative order. Reviewing the influence of economic elites and the dominant class, this study also probes the state’s claims to legitimacy, defines the purpose and role of governments, and analyzes the concepts of reform and repression.

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PSYCHOLOGY

The Psychology of Paranormal Belief A Researcher’s Handbook Harvey J. Irwin • Author’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies

Ralph Miliband was one of the key intellectual figures of the British New Left and the founder of the Socialist Register.

With a thorough review of investigations into the bases of belief in paranormal phenomena, this discussion explores the four main theoretical approaches relating to the nature of such beliefs. Objective and well-researched, this account addresses different points of view on the topic—while some commentators depict paranormal believers as foolish, others propose that they must be understood as necessities that serve psychodynamic needs. The foundations and shortcomings of each approach are also documented, and a new comprehensive theory attempts to explain the development of scientifically unsubstantiated beliefs.

POLITICAL SCIENCE/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 360 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (NCR)

Harvey J. Irwin is an honorary research fellow in the school of psychology at the University of New England.

ISBN: 9780850366884 RIGHTS: US MERLIN PRESS SEPTEMBER

PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 192 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 1 LINE DRAWING TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $43.95)

ISBN: 9781902806938

A Useful Fiction Adventures in British Democracy Patrick Hannan Providing a punchy commentary on how the mere question of devolution influences all areas of political debate, this perceptive yet entertaining study focuses on the changing makeup of British culture. Analyzing the effects of devolution on Labor’s ability to govern the country as a whole, this detailed survey also reviews the politicians’ love of invoking “Britishness;” the role of newspapers, the broadcast media, and nationalist political parties in dictating what it means to be a citizen; the place of the royal family and class in the 20th century; and those financially responsible for the various parts of the country. Theorizing as to what principles should underlie the democratic running of Britain and its constituent parts, this political examination applies a dry sense of humor in recognizing some of the absurdities thrown around during the course of the discussion. Patrick Hannan is a political commentator, a broadcaster, and the author of 2001: A Year in Wales and The Welsh Illusion. POLITICAL SCIENCE, 220 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

RIGHTS: WORLD X UK UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PRESS SEPTEMBER

REFERENCE

Who’s Who in Italy 2009 Edition Who’s Who in Italy S. R. L. • $100,000 marketing budget Containing 8,000 individual biographical profiles along with analyses of careers and currently held posts, this updated three-volume set provides upto-date information about Italy for professionals around the world. Included in the guide is an overview of the political, intellectual, social, and scientific culture in Italy. In addition, 4,800 institutional entries highlight the objectives, technologies, international reach, and corporate philosophy of each institution listed. Cross-references between individual and corporate profiles provide broader insight to Italy’s business world. Who’s Who in Italy S. R. L. is based in Milan, Italy.

ISBN: 9781854114952

REFERENCE/BIOGRAPHY, 3200 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $425.00 (CAN $467.00)

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ISBN: 9788885246669

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REGIONAL STUDIES

Hertfordshire Guide to Growth– 2021 How Should the County Grow? Andrés Duany “Set forth more clearly than anyone has done in our time the elements of good town planning.” —New Yorker on Suburban Nation A wonderfully illustrated and comprehensive record of the Hertfordshire design charrette—which provided a rare chance for a diverse group of residents and professionals to convene and discuss challenges the region will face in future years—this accessible reference represents the collaborative effort to create sustainablegrowth strategies. The guide focuses on six general scenarios by which Hertfordshire might grow in the years leading up to 2021. Each scenario includes illustrations and critical analysis, environmental assessment, examinations of already existent urban models, and case studies for village and hamlet extensions. Andrés Duany is a founding principal of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, a founding member of the Congress of the New Urbanism, and an adjunct professor at the University of Miami. He is the coauthor of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream and the author of Towns and Town-Making Principles. He lives in Miami.

Regional Studies – Religion & Theology

RELIGION & THEOLOGY

40 Hadiths Translation & Commentary Ali Budak Translated by Zainab Mahmoud • Available in Spanish as 40 Hadices (9789752783164) • Advertising in Al Jumuah and Islamic Horizons Providing a concise overview of 40 Hadiths—sayings of the prophet Muhammad—this compilation offers an in-depth investigation of the second essential source of Islamic authority after the Qur’an. Following the prophet’s encouraged tradition of focusing on a select 40 of the proverbs instead of the entire collection, this volume consists of the original Arabic text, English translations, and informative commentary. Compiled from the works of prominent Muslim scholar Fethullah Gülen, this study provides a clear portrait of how the prophet Muhammad established the principles of Islamic life through his teachings. Ali Budak is the author of five books, including Fasting in Islam. RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 176 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $11.95 (CAN $12.95)

ISBN: 9781597842082 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUGHRA NOVEMBER

REGIONAL STUDIES, 52 PAGES, 11.75 X 8.25 5 COLOR PHOTOS, 33 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 9 CHARTS, 6 TABLES, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $11.95 (CAN $14.95)

ISBN: 9781905313617 RIGHTS: WORLD X UK UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Al-Ghazali on Patience and Thankfulness Book XXXII of the Revival of the Religious Sciences Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali Translated by H. T. Littlejohn “The series as a whole is a significant contribution to our understanding of this key figure in Islamic intellectual thought.” —Oliver Leaman, professor of philosophy, University of Kentucky

• Part of the Ghazali series, which includes Al-Ghazali Letter to a Disciple (9780946621637, 9780946621620), Al-Ghazali on Disciplining the Soul and on Breaking the Two Desires (9780946621422, 97809746621439), Al-Ghazali on Invocations and Supplications (9780946621125, 9780946621149), Al-Ghazali on the Manners Relating to Eating (9780946621729, 9780946621736), Al-Ghazali on the Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of God (9780946621309, 9780946621316), and Al-Ghazali on the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife (9780946621095, 9780946621132) Originally written as a manual of spiritual instruction, this crucial work of medieval Islamic thought examines Sufi and mystical influences within the Muslim tradition to provide insight into the intellectual and religious history of the Muslim world. Written by one of the most famous theologian-mystics of all time, it is an indepth discussion of two essential virtues of the religious and spiritual life: patience and thankfulness. Compelling and insightful, this exploration defines these virtues and examines their place in the Islamic worldview, with particular attention paid to their attainment and the influences that divert people from these virtues. This first-ever academic translation includes an introduction to the structure and development of al-Ghazali’s thought, as well as a biography, appendix, and index. Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali is regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of medieval Islam. A theologian, logician, jurist, and mystic, he is known for revealing the compatibility of the outward forms of religion with the inner experiences of the Sufi and mystical traditions. H. T. Littlejohn is a retired pastor and lecturer who has devoted many years of study to both Christian and Muslim theology. He lives in Seattle. RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SPIRITUALITY, 360 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

ISBN: 9781903682654 CLOTH, $79.95 (CAN $88.00)

ISBN: 9781903682647 RIGHTS: US & CANADA ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY DECEMBER

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Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism Emerald Hills of the Heart, Vol. 4 M. Fethullah Gülen • Co-op available • Advertising in Islamic Horizons, Parabola, and Science and Spirit Concluding a textually long but spiritually endless journey toward insan al-kamil—the perfect human—this fourth volume approaches Sufism through the middle way, an approach that revives the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad. With an awareness of the social realities of the 21st century, concepts such as tranquility, the truth of divinity, life beyond the physical realm, the preserved tablet, the glorified attributes, and the beautiful names are delicately explained. M. Fethullah Gülen is a writer, a poet, and a speaker on issues related to Islam. He is the author of Toward a Global Civilization of Love and Tolerance. He lives in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 300 PAGES, 6 X 9 CLOTH, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781597842136 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUGHRA MARCH

Select Meditations Thomas Traherne Introduction by Julia Smith Written in the context of the unstable political and ecclesiastical situation after Charles II’s Restoration in 1660, this autobiographical and historical work of the well-loved mystic and poet, Thomas Traherne, explores the vocation of minister through selfscrutiny and theological speculation. Considering how to reconcile these reflections with the difficult political choices required in tumultuous times, Traherne ponders his “Diseas” of “too much openness and proneness” while calling out many ministers for their ignorant zealotry, which he believed threatened the precarious unity of the national church. Revising the erratic punctuation but maintaining the quirky spellings, this new edition of the truly original spiritual exploration contains a wealth of insightful observations and wisdom. Thomas Traherne was a minister and the author of The Ceremonial Law. Julia Smith is the author of many articles on Thomas Traherne. She is responsible, with Laetitia Yeandle, for the discovery of several of Traherne’s manuscripts. RELIGION & THEOLOGY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 208 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781847770714 RIGHTS: US, CA, NZ, CAM, SAM, CAR, PH, KR, & FM CARCANET PRESS LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Religion & Theology

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

The Risale–i Nur Collection Bediüzzaman Said Nursi • Co-op available • Part of the Risale–i Nur Collection series, which includes Al-Mathnawi al-Nuri (9781932099188), The Gleams (9781597841320), The Letters (9781597840767), The Reasonings (9781597841290), and The Words (9781932099164) Bediüzzaman Said Nursi was a 20th-century scholar of Islam and philosophy who advocated compatibility of Islamic thought with modernity. He is the author of the Risale-i Nur Collection series.

Speech and Power of Expression On Language, Esthetics, and Belief M. Fethullah Gülen • Co-op available

Gleams of Truth

The Rays

A Selection of Criteria for Belief, Thought, and Life

An Intellectual Journey in Islamic Belief, Thought, and Life

Presenting an Islamic understanding of God’s oneness, morality, and philosophy, this anthology expounds on the key discussions of the Risale-i Nur Collection, offering a compilation of wise sayings that remove the veils on the mysteries of human life, present strong evidence for God’s existence, and provide thought-provoking arguments against philosophies of unbelief. Penned by a noteworthy Islamic thinker and influenced by his time as a member of the Higher Council of Islam, this volume denotes the work of an ambitious man who occupied himself with the salvation of humanity—both from the destructive wars in this world and chastisement in the hereafter.

Stating that belief equals knowledge and that the convictions underlying nonbelief are ignorance and absence of judgment, this spirituality-affirming compendium features essays that introduce the pillars of faith for the Islamic tradition and give a broader understanding of Islam based on the Qur’an. Ultimately hoping to prove the existence and unity of God, this magnum opus is perfect for researchers and students of Islam as well as anyone interested in a broad analysis of the Qur’an and the main tenets of the Islamic faith. 650 PAGES $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781597842150

Emphasizing the esthetic concerns of the Islamic civilization as well as underlining the true nature of the religion, this insightful opus contains a collection of essays on the art of language from a revered contemporary scholar of Islam. Written separately as lead articles for the Turkish literary magazine, Yagmur, the volume eloquently articulates the author’s approach to speech as well as his definitions of poetry, history, and beauty, all of which are deeply embroidered around the lacework of Islam. With powerful emphasis on belief in God, each essay addresses an important matter of language that aptly relates to the current state of affairs in the Muslim world and the nature of human existence in the 21st century as a whole. M. Fethullah Gülen is a writer, a poet, and the author of Toward a Global Civilization of Love and Tolerance. He lives in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. RELIGION & THEOLOGY/ MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES, 186 PAGES, 6 X 9 CLOTH, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

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Religion & Theology – Science

Spiritual Gems The Mystical Qur’an Commentary Ascribed by the Sufis to Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (d. 148/765) A Bilingual Arabic-English Edition Ja’far al-Sadiq Translated by Farhana Mayer • Part of the Fons Vitae Qur’anic Commentary series The first-ever translation of the volume written by spiritual leader Ja’far al-Sadiq, this compilation explains Islamic scripture on the spiritual and universal level. Making apparent the commonalities of theme and practice with other spiritual traditions, this in-depth analysis presents the earliest mystical commentaries on the Qur’an and considers the historical relationship between Sufism and Shiism. Filled with copious explanatory notes, this record discloses the wealth of Islamic teachings gathered from traditional sages and examined by scholars. Ja’far al-Sadiq is believed to be the sixth infallible Imam, or spiritual leader, and successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Farhana Mayer is an editor in the Qur’anic studies unit at the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London. RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SPIRITUALITY, 189 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

ISBN: 9781891785306 RIGHTS: WORLD X UK FONS VITAE OCTOBER

The Worshipful Servants To the Garden of the Lord of All the Worlds Al-Ghazali Translated by Muhtar Holland Widely considered to be Abu Hamid al-Ghazali’s last book, this summary of his Sufi philosophy charts the pitfalls and obstacles to be overcome in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. Dictating his words to a group of elect students, Ghazali acknowledges his own nearness to death and instructs seekers of eternal life to resist hindrances such as fear and impairments such as conceit in order to find salvation in the essentials of God. Al-Ghazali is commonly regarded as the one of the most influential thinkers of medieval Islam. Muhtar Holland is the translator of Al-Ghazali on the Duties of Brotherhood. RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SPIRITUALITY, 151 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

ISBN: 9780955235986 RIGHTS: US & CANADA AMAL PRESS SEPTEMBER

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SCIENCE

The Amazing World of James Hector Explorer, Doctor, Geologist, Botanist, Natural Historian, and One of New Zealand’s Most Remarkable Figures Edited by Simon Nathan and Mary Varnham Introduction by Hamish Campbell “Remarkable volume . . . he was an extraordinary man—and this is a fine tribute.” —Michael Corballis, Metro “A good first step in spreading the gospel of James Hector . . . a fascinating and absorbing read . . . an easy and approachable read, too.” —Andy Palmer, Lumiere Reader “Enthralling story of an unsung hero.” —TV3 News

• Part of the Awa Science series, which includes The Awa Book of New Zealand Science (9780958262996), The Elegant Universe of Albert Einstein (9780958262927), North Pole, South Pole (9780958275002), The Transit of Venus (9780958262972), and Zodiac (978958262989) Within seven-and-a-half years of his arrival in New Zealand at the age of 28, James Hector had founded and was in charge of all the country’s major scientific institutions. Today these institutions—under their modern names GNS Science, the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and the Royal Society of New Zealand—still form the scientific backbone of New Zealand. The first biography of this pioneer, this compelling celebration shows Hector as an inspired scientist who researched and wrote on a variety of topics—ranging from the geology of coal fields to the fossil skeletons of whales—an avid botanist whose name is borne by 13 plant species, and a geologist who produced maps of enduring quality. His extraordinary life and work is vividly celebrated in this anthology of essays from New Zealand’s foremost scientists and his own descendents. Simon Nathan is a geologist and former editor of Te Ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand. Mary Varnham is the publishing director of Awa Press and author of Beyond Blue Hills and Heading Nowhere in a Navy Blue Suit. Hamish Campbell is the geologist at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the coauthor of The Transit of Venus. SCIENCE/BIOGRAPHY, 186 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 30 B & W PHOTOS, 8 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 3 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9780958275071 RIGHTS: US, CA, CAM & SAM AWA PRESS SEPTEMBER

Science

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Perfecting the Pig Environment Paul Smith, Hugh Crabtree, and Nick Bird Through several case studies presented by commercial pig farmers, this well-documented record demonstrates the theory and practice of managing the pig environment and confronts the expensive consequences of getting it wrong. Solutions are provided, such as the systematic monitoring of the pig environment, which can expose shortcomings and suggest cost-effective ways to improve poor environmental conditions. Better ventilation, air quality, and temperature control are important factors discussed in this well-researched account that will benefit pig-production professionals and students alike. Paul Smith is the founder and director of Pork Chain Solutions Limited. Hugh Crabtree is the cofounder of Farm Energy & Control Services Limited. Nick Bird is a director and founding member of both Farm Energy & Control Services Limited and Dicam Technology. SCIENCE/ANIMALS, 90 PAGES, 7 X 9.25 38 CHARTS, 5 TABLES, 3 DIAGRAMS CLOTH, $40.00 (CAN $49.95)

ISBN: 9781904761815 RIGHTS: US, CANADA & SOUTH AMERICA NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS AVAILABLE

Platform Ontologies for the ModelDriven Architecture

Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition 2008 P. C. Garnsworthy and J. Wiseman • Part of the Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition series Authored by international experts in the animal-production industry, this record of the proceedings of the 42nd University of Nottingham Feed Conference explores topics such as the improvements of feed efficiency, the impact of biofuel coproducts, the use of enzymes to increase nutritive value, and the techniques for coping with disease outbreaks. Filled with comprehensive analyses of the issues as well as practical applications, this is an essential read for researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators, and practitioners. The newest volume in the series, this detailed account contains the most recent information in the livestock industry. P. C. Garnsworthy is the coauthor of Writing and Presenting Scientific Papers and the coeditor of Calf and Heifer Rearing, Recent Developments in Pig Nutrition, and Recent Developments in Poultry Nutrition. J. Wiseman is the author of The Pig: A British History and the coeditor of Paradigms in Pig Science and Yields of Farmed Species. They are the coeditors of the Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition series and Recent Developments in Non-Ruminant Nutrition. SCIENCE/ANIMALS, 374 PAGES, 7 X 9.25 4 B & W PHOTOS, 77 CHARTS, 75 TABLES, 5 DIAGRAMS, 1 MAP INCLUDES CD-ROM CLOTH, $120.00 (CAN $130.00)

ISBN: 9781904761044 RIGHTS: US, CANADA & SOUTH AMERICA NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS SEPTEMBER

Dennis Wagelaar The only study to integrate a platform-driven decision framework with the model-driven architecture (MDA), this in-depth, practical guide explains how to combine three technology areas—MDA, ontologies, and software product lines—in order to integrate several platform-specific software products into a single MDA. Exploring concepts such as knowledge-representation systems, artificial intelligence, and the “semantic web,” this complete resource reveals why these technologies are so relevant today and speculates on how they will impact future software development. Dennis Wagelaar is a postdoctoral researcher at the System and Software Engineering Lab. SCIENCE, 211 PAGES, 6.5 X 8.25 15 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 15 CHARTS, 15 TABLES, 15 GRAPHS, 15 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $48.00 (CAN $52.95)

ISBN: 9789054874829 RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL ASP-VUB PRESS SEPTEMBER

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Science Fiction – Social Science

SCIENCE FICTION

A Man Beyond Time Rod Norville • Co-op available • Author tour to include San Francisco (October), Los Angeles (November), and Seattle (December) Taking place across the boundaries of time, this riveting, romantic adventure asserts the plausibility of time travel through scientific fact as Dr. Greg Philips travels down a twisting road to right a terrible wrong from his past. After being engaged by the U.S. government to scientifically validate out-of-body remote-viewing espionage, Dr. Philips accidentally creates a mini black hole, which he then turns into a time travel vehicle. Fully explaining the transmission electron microscope and introducing the science of holographic theory, astral projection, and more, this novel is both entertaining and informative. Rod Norville is the founder of Angstrom Measurements Inc. He lives in Los Altos, California. SCIENCE FICTION/SCIENCE, 230 PAGES, 5.25 X 6.75 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781933255491 RIGHTS: WORLD DNA PRESS SEPTEMBER

SCOTTISH STUDIES

Somerled And the Emergence of Gaelic Scotland Second edition John Marsden Depicting a man who was both denounced as an intractable rebel and esteemed as the honored ancestor of the Lord of the Isles, this investigation recounts the life and times of Somerled. Illustrating how he is now recognized as a complex figure of prominence in 12th-century Scotland, this overview charts his emergence in the forefront of the Gaelic-Norse aristocracy. All major events are recounted, from his war on the Manx King of the Isles to his extraordinary invasion of the Clyde—cut short by his death at Renfrew in 1164. From Scottish chroniclers and Irish annalists to Gaelic tradition bearers, this recollection brilliantly assembles and interprets the full spectrum of historical evidence. John Marsden is the author of Galloglas. SCOTTISH STUDIES/HISTORY, 180 PAGES, 8 X 12, 8 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $35.00 (CAN $40.00)

ISBN: 9781904607809 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUCKWELL PRESS, LTD. OCTOBER

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

About Canada: Childcare Martha Friendly and Susan Prentice • Part of the About Canada series, which includes About Canada: Health Care (9781552662465) Answering frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC) in Canada, this accessible investigation seeks to establish proper standards for childcare programs, kindergartens, and nursery schools, thereby supporting the development of youth and accommodating parents who work or study. Questions covered include Why doesn’t Canada have an ECEC system, even though other countries do? What is missing in Canada’s ECEC landscape and why? and Is ECEC primarily a public good, a private family responsibility, or an opportunity for profit-making? Identifying this system as a political issue, this argument proposes that Canada requires an integrated system of services, stating that the absence of universal public funding is detrimental to the future of the country’s families, women, and children. Additional topics discussed include an analysis of the history of ECEC, politics and policies, and suggested improvements for the future. Martha Friendly is the founder and executive director of the Childcare Resource and Research Unit, Canada’s foremost early childhood education and childcare policy-research institute. She has written extensively on social policy, early childhood education, and childcare and family policy in both scholarly and popular publications. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Susan Prentice is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Manitoba, where she specializes in family, gender, and public policy. She is a longtime childcare advocate and works closely with community groups. She is the author of Changing Childcare: Five Decades of Child Care Advocacy and Policy in Canada and The Illusion of Inclusion: Women in Post-Secondary Education. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. SOCIAL SCIENCE/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 150 PAGES, 5 X 7 5 CHARTS, 5 TABLES, 5 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662915 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Social Science

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Anti-Terrorism Security and Insecurity After 9/11 Edited by Sandra Rollings-Magnusson Critically analyzing the concept of terrorism, this collection focuses on the Canadian and U.S. governments’ responses to terrorist activity since the events of September 11, identifying the problem of government policies infringing on basic human rights and freedoms. Investigating the relationship between the capitalist economic system and the war on terror, this study also reviews the legality and efficacy of the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Patriot Act, highlighting the insecurities created by the new security regime. Emphasizing the need for an informed public debate about security as well as enhanced measures, this survey also provides suggestions for both long- and short-term policy changes. Sandra Rollings-Magnusson is a professor of sociology at Grant MacEwan College and the editor of Socialist Studies. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta. SOCIAL SCIENCE/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 240 PAGES, 6 X 9 2 TABLES, 4 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662892 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Dealing with HIV and AIDS in the Classroom Lesley Wood For teachers looking to lead the way in shifting attitudes about HIV and AIDS, this resource offers the information needed to effectively raise awareness in students. Beginning with a general background of HIV and AIDS education, the guide covers sociocultural factors, actions to combat HIV and AIDS, resilient coping strategies, healthy school environments, and more. Emphasizing the creative use of limited resources, this is an essential manual for teachers looking to easily and adequately expose their students to the pressing issues of HIV and AIDS. Lesley Wood teaches and researches at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. She focuses on developing programs and materials to equip teachers and schools to deal with the challenges presented by HIV and AIDS in the classroom.

Exploring Avenues to Interdisciplinary Research From Cross- to Multito Interdisciplinarity Edited by M. Karanika-Murray and R. Wiesemes Spanning a variety of disciplines such as education, psychology, law, architecture, media, and health care, this collection presents the latest contributions on interdisciplinary theory and practice. Through the point of view of new interdisciplinarians, this compilation discusses the exciting developments as well as the current problems and challenges in the field. A result of the first Cross-Disciplinary Research Conference held at the University of Nottingham, this volume illustrates the various approaches and applications of interdisciplinary research. From the arts to biomedical neuroscience, the areas exemplified are as multifaceted as the topic itself. M. Karanika-Murray and R. Wiesemes are the cofounders of the Cross-disciplinary Research Group. SOCIAL SCIENCE, 200 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 2 CHARTS, 5 TABLES, 8 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $27.00 (CAN $33.00)

ISBN: 9781904761686 RIGHTS: US, CA, SAM & IN NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY PRESS AVAILABLE

Fight Back Workplace Justice for Immigrants Aziz Choudry, Jill Hanley, Steve Jordan, Eric Shragge, and Martha Stiegman Examining immigration within an international context, this discussion explores the complex issues surrounding immigrant workers. Based on the collaboration between a group of university-affiliated researchers and community organizations, this detailed study explores the policies regarding immigrants and presents an account of an advocacy group constantly striving to improve their rights. Documenting actual experiences in a variety of workplaces, this is a valuable guide to fighting against injustice without jeopardizing the status of international employees. Aziz Choudry, Jill Hanley, Steve Jordan, Eric Shragge, and Martha Stiegman all live in Montreal, Quebec.

SOCIAL SCIENCE/EDUCATION, 240 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.75 10 B & W PHOTOS, 2 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

SOCIAL SCIENCE/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9780702176852

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RIGHTS: US & CANADA

FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

ISBN: 9781552662977

JUTA ACADEMIC SEPTEMBER

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Social Science

Head Start in Designing Research Proposals in the Social Sciences

Real Nurses and Others

Kobus Maree and Carol van der Westhuizen

Based on a recent survey of more than 500 Ontario Nursing Association members, this study demonstrates how racism impacts working relations in the nursing profession. Gender and class concepts are explored as well as how fear, lack of support, management collaboration, and ineffective institutional responses make it difficult for victims to fight back. Dealing with the concept of racism within the frameworks of human rights legislation and the political economy of health care, this reference illustrates its causes in detail, providing a foundation from which nurses and other workers can combat racial harassment.

Equipping researchers in the social sciences with the skills needed to prepare and write an exceptional research proposal, this resource provides a hands-on, user-friendly approach for both novice and experienced researchers. Featuring step-by-step guidelines, simple explanations of intricate concepts, sections on the triangulation and crystallization of ideas, and a section on writing a proposal for funding, this complete guide is approachable but does not dilute the conceptual and terminological complexities involved. A CD-ROM with examples of proposals and a template for creating them is also included. Kobus Maree and Carol van der Westhuizen both work at the University of Pretoria. SOCIAL SCIENCE/REFERENCE, 80 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.75 INCLUDES CD-ROM TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9780702177224 RIGHTS: US & CANADA JUTA ACADEMIC SEPTEMBER

Racism & Justice Critical Dialogue on the Politics of Identity, Inequality and Change Edited by Sean P. Hier, Daniel Lett, and B. Singh Bolaria Exploring the prospect for “postraciality,” this anthology of essays seeks to inform discussion and debate about the possibility of postracial politics—those that are neither oblivious to the importance of racial classification nor the persistence of racism and injustice. Conceptualizing this type of politics as a set of interrelated institutional and cultural changes that can neither be separated from historical relations nor reduced to the past, this compendium collectively prioritizes complexity over simplicity, progress over retrenchment, unity over diversity, and polemics over dogmatism.

Racism in Nursing Tania Das Gupta

Tania Das Gupta is an associate professor at York University and the author of Racism and Paid Work. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. SOCIAL SCIENCE/WOMEN’S STUDIES, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662984 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Sectors & Skills The Need for Policy Alignment Edited by Andre Kraak Following a large-scale study of skill demands, this survey presents the results of five economic clusters in South Africa. Covering all vital elements, this report provides an overview of the high-tech sector, the resource-based sector, the laborintensive sector, the services sector, and public infrastructure. Drawing on the skills of scholars and expert consultants throughout South Africa, these findings point to highly differentiated socioeconomic conditions and divergent prospects for future growth in each area. Demonstrating that each sector requires customized skills-development strategies to meet specific conditions, this reference acknowledges the widely diverging demands on the education and training system, proving that far greater levels of alignment between skills development and industrial policies are needed.

Sean P. Hier is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Victoria. Daniel Lett is a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria. B. Singh Bolaria is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria. They all live in Victoria, British Columbia.

Andre Kraak is an independent education- and training-research consultant and the coauthor of Debating High Skills and JoinedUp Policy.

SOCIAL SCIENCE, 264 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (NCR)

SOCIAL SCIENCE/EDUCATION, 380 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.5 44 TABLES, 79 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

ISBN: 9781552663011 RIGHTS: US FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

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ISBN: 9780796922656 RIGHTS: US & CANADA HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL/HSRC PRESS OCTOBER

Social Science – Sports

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS

Skills Shortages in South Africa

SPORTS

Case Studies of Key Professions

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Guide

Edited by Johan Erasmus and Mignonne Breier

Conquer New Zealand’s Great Ride

Identifying skills shortages as the major prevention of achieving targeted economic growth rates, this monograph explores nine key professions and trades, demonstrating evidence of scarcity in most fields. Culled from the expertise of scholars and consultants throughout South Africa, this reference provides important insights into the reasons for these shortages and surpluses for both local and international markets. Providing insight into the complexities of the postapartheid South African labor market regarding skills, qualifications, and employment practices, this report is vital for planners, policymakers, economists, and sociologists.

Amy Taylor The ultimate manual for success in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge— New Zealand’s top cycling event and part of the international Golden Bike Series—this guide contains all the information necessary to prepare, train, and have a great ride. Featuring both 16- and 32-week comprehensive training programs suitable for riders of all levels, this resource is the only one of its kind specifically designed for New Zealand cycling conditions and for this immensely popular event in particular.

Johan Erasmus is a former chief researcher at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Mignonne Breier is a chief research specialist at the HSRC.

Amy Taylor is the founder of the Auckland cycle-training company Kinetic Edge and has coached national and Commenwealth representative cyclists and several world champions. She was the 2008 Cycling New Zealand Federation’s coach of the year.

SOCIAL SCIENCE/BUSINESS, 288 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.5 69 TABLES, 47 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

SPORTS/TRAVEL, 272 PAGES, 5 X 7.25 2 COLOR PHOTOS, 50 B & W PHOTOS, 5 LINE DRAWINGS, 48 TABLES, 3 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9780796922663 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

ISBN: 9780958291613 RIGHTS: US, CA, CAM & SAM

HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL/HSRC PRESS OCTOBER

AWA PRESS SEPTEMBER

You Must Be a Basketball Player

Sporting Lives

Rethinking Integration in the University Anthony Stewart Documenting a black professor’s account of his own professional experience, this study describes what it feels like to be a nonwhite academic in one of the “big three” disciplines in the humanities—English, history, and philosophy. Challenging the notion that today’s Canadian universities have successfully addressed the issues of diversity, this argument warns that if professors of color cannot see academia as a liberal bastion, it can only be even more forbidding for students of color. Positing that institutions should deliver on their stated policies instead of hiding behind formalities, this emboldened examination will surprise those inside and outside of academia. Anthony Stewart is an associate professor of English at Dalhousie University. He is the author of George Orwell, Doubleness, and the Value of Decency. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. SOCIAL SCIENCE/AFRICAN STUDIES, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662854 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Sport, Heroism and the North of England Edited by Dave Russell and Stephen Wagg Covering a range of competitions and historical epochs, this exploration of northern England athletes provides insight into to the worlds of different sports. Beginning with the idea of sport heroism in relation to the key regions and cultures in the north, it places the participants, including black and female heroes, in their social contexts—in relation to the classes, communities, and gender groups that spawned them. Noted athletes include William Sudell, Lily Farr, Jackie Milburn, Billy Boston, Beryl Burton, Joe Brown, and John Conteh. Dave Russell is a scholar of the history of English popular culture and the author of Encyclopedia of British Football. Stephen Wagg is a professor of sport and society. SPORTS/BIOGRAPHY, 288 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

ISBN: 9781904794295 RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS DECEMBER

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Technology – Test Prep

TECHNOLOGY

Space Security and Global Cooperation Edited by Ajey Lele and Gunjan Singh Discussing the increasing global awareness and concern about the weaponization of space, this collection of papers from the Space Security Conference covers a wide spectrum of issues related to the fields of space security, emerging technologies, regional perspectives, space tourism, space law, and global cooperation. With contributions from several leading scholars and eminent experts from across the globe, this record takes into account some of the recent developments and controversies related to the topic, such as the Chinese Anti-Satellite test in 2007. Ajey Lele is an Indian Air Force officer working with the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA) as a research fellow. Gunjan Singh is a researcher at the IDSA. TECHNOLOGY, 264 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 7 CHARTS, 5 TABLES, 2 DIAGRAMS, 6 MAPS CLOTH, $59.95 (CAN $65.95)

ISBN: 9788171887415

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

TEST PREP

HR Certification Institute Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide Second edition Raymond B. Weinberg, SPHR, CCP Updated and revised to reflect the most current body of knowledge from which the exams are drawn, this thorough test-preparation guide is the ideal tool for human resources professionals preparing for certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). As the only guide prepared by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), it features the foremost information on critical exam topics, including management staffing, family and social issues that affect the workplace, employee rights, and international competition. Tips for exam preparation, a practice exam, and a discussion of the exam answers are also included. Raymond B. Weinberg, SPHR, CCP, is a former board member of the HR Certification Institute. He lives in Benson, Nebraska.

RIGHTS: UNITED STATES, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND CARIBBEAN

TEST PREP/BUSINESS, 112 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $25.00 (CAN $27.95)

ACADEMIC FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER

ISBN: 9781586441494 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

Towards an Adaptable Millimeter Wave Reflector Development of an Antenna Coupled Opto-Electronic Modulator Array Gert Poesen Presenting the latest developments in telecommunication and millimeter technology, this reference explains how recent research should be used for creating adaptable designs and applications, and offers alternative telecommunication technology for achieving an adaptable millimeter wave reflector imaging system. A discussion of an adaptable reflector that can be integrated in a wave-imaging system to reduce noise is also included. Gert Poesen is pursuing a PhD in electronics and informatics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING, 236 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $48.00 (CAN $52.95)

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

Official GPHR Certification Guide Linda K. Angush, SPHR, GPHR Designed for human resources (HR) professionals preparing for certification as a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), this updated and revised reference provides the latest test specifications on which the exam is based. Featuring tips for exam preparation, a 50-question practice exam, a discussion of the exam answers, and suggested resources, the guide is ideal for those with cross-border, international, and/or global responsibilities who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Linda K. Angush, SPHR, GPHR, is the manager of HR content at the HR Certification Institute.

ISBN: 9789054875017

TEST PREP/BUSINESS, 90 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $25.00 (CAN $27.95)

RIGHTS: WOR X BE & NL

ISBN: 9781586441487

ASP-VUB PRESS OCTOBER

RIGHTS: US & CANADA SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER

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THEATER

Oxford Playhouse High and Low Drama in a University City Don Chapman • New in paper; also available in cloth (9781902806860)

TRAVEL

At the Bright Hem of God Radnorshire Pastoral Peter J. Conradi

Tracing the history of the Oxford Playhouse, this account moves from its earliest roots and the founding of the Oxford University Dramatic Society to the rebuilding of Oxford’s New Theatre and the launch of the Playhouse itself. Recalling actress Jane Ellis’ early desire for a venue where she might play decent roles, the book also celebrates a galaxy of stars who have acted there—including Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Helena Bonham Carter—and records the first steps of students such as Rowan Atkinson. In addition to chronicling management and architecture, this tribute explores its highbrow and lowbrow programs, its periods of prosperity and collapse, and its unique relationship with the university.

Based on the author’s visit in 1965, this unique volume is written as a love letter to the mid-Wales county of Radnorshire. Within its autobiographical frame, this account covers the history and religious life of the area as reflected through its local writers and its adjacent townships, from 1176 to the present day. Exploring this fascinating location in detail, this investigation depicts its rural landscape as remote, wild, and renowned for shaping the lives of its inhabitants. Selecting key moments in its history, this examination reviews the responses of writers as varied as Thomas Traherne, Bruce Chatwin, and Jean Jacques Rousseau. The result is a unique portrait of the county— what it is like to have lived there and to live there still—that captures the essence of a hidden part of Wales and Britain.

Don Chapman is the former drama critic for the Oxford Mail, a position he held for 35 years.

Peter J. Conradi is a biographer, a journalist, and the author of Going Buddhist and Iris Murdoch: A Life.

THEATER/HISTORY, 352 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 51 B & W PHOTOS, 5 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

TRAVEL/HISTORY, 220 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25, 11 LINE DRAWINGS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781902806877

RIGHTS: WORLD

RIGHTS: WORLD X UK

SEREN OCTOBER

ISBN: 9781854114907

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PRESS NOVEMBER

Stages to Outstanding Performance In the Rehearsal Room Edited by Ronan Paterson In a series of case studies exploring how actors and directors work, this authoritative volume takes theater students and aspiring actors into the rehearsal and gives unique insights into theater production at its best. The essays look closely at the processes used by a range of artists, providing a valuable introduction to modern theater practice and advice on how to transform rehearsals into great stage portrayals. Ronan Paterson has been a part of professional theater for more than 30 years. He is currently the head of performing arts at the University of Teesside. THEATER/DRAMA, 288 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781904794301 RIGHTS: US & CANADA NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY PRESS NOVEMBER

Istanbul City Guide Halil Ersin Avci • Co-op available Exploring one of the largest and most populated cities of the world, this travel guide demonstrates Istanbul’s unique place in world history. Presenting detailed explanations on historic areas and reputable restaurants, this is a timely reference for the metropolis that welcomes millions of tourists throughout the year and has been named European Capital of Culture in 2010. All historical and cultural sites— such as the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Dolmabahce Palace—are described with illustrations, maps, and up-to-date information. Precise directions and the amount of time needed to visit each landmark are also included. Halil Ersin Avci is a lecturer on Turkish history at Istanbul University. TRAVEL, 250 PAGES, 5 X 8 300 COLOR PHOTOS, 15 MAPS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $17.95)

ISBN: 9781597842068 RIGHTS: US & CANADA TUGHRA NOVEMBER

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Sanliurfa City Guide Adem Akinci • Co-op available Providing a deep religious history of the region accompanied by factual information on significant sites in the city, this in-depth travel resource focuses on a lesser-known center of trade and culture in Turkey— Sanliurfa, or Urfa for short. Known as the “city of prophets,” the guide outlines Urfa’s numerous religious sites that are frequented by tourists year round, including the cave in which the prophet Abraham was born; Fish Lake, where Abraham was thrown into the fire; the cave where Job was cured from his illness; and the tomb of Elisha. Focusing on the aspects of the city that appeal to the Abrahamic religions, this fascinating manual describes in detail many of the famous ancient monuments in Urfa, including numerous mosques and churches. Adem Akinci is a writer and a longtime resident of Sanliurfa, Turkey. TRAVEL, 136 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 100 COLOR PHOTOS, 2 MAPS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $15.95)

ISBN: 9781597842075 RIGHTS: US & CANADA

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS GROUP – FALL 2009

WOMEN’S STUDIES

Between Hope & Despair Women Learning Politics Donna M. Chovanec Based on an empirical study of a women’s movement in Arica, Chile, this exploration documents how this particular group organized to oppose Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. Presenting an analysis of social movements in general as well as their reasons and barriers, this overview is told through the women’s own words and experiences, painting a graphic picture of courage and determination. This gripping narrative also focuses on the political learning and educational processes that emerged from this effort. Three key themes are investigated, including political consciousness, social-movement praxis, and how participation in these struggles has a life-changing effect. Donna M. Chovanec teaches at the University of Alberta and specializes in adult education. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta. WOMEN’S STUDIES/EDUCATION, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781552662991 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR

TUGHRA DECEMBER

FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

Vegetarian Visitor

In the Other Room

Where to Stay and Eat in Britain 2010 Edition Edited by Annemarie Weitzel This updated and fully revised travel guide provides a comprehensive listing of vegetarian and vegan-friendly accommodation and eating places in England, Scotland and Wales. More than 300 entries are revised every year to include guesthouses, hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, cafés, restaurants and pubs that make a special effort to provide food free of meat products. Exclusively vegetarian establishments, and those that offer vegan fare, are indicated throughout. Annemarie Weitzel has written every edition of the Vegetarian Visitor guide since its first edition in 1985. She lives in London. TRAVEL/HEALTH, 112 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 30 B & W PHOTOS, 10 LINE DRAWINGS, 3 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $5.95 (CAN $6.95)

ISBN: 9781906067069

Entering the Culture of Motherhood Fiona Nelson Acknowledging how beginning mothers are able to articulate, debate, and negotiate dimensions of their mothering experiences with other mothers, this discussion reviews the physical and social aspects of pregnancy, the daily work of new mothering, and the competing cultural constructions of motherhood. Examining a diverse group of first-time mothers and how they discussed their own experiences with what many have called “the mommies’ club,” this reference documents the results of their interactions—the sharing of information and resources, the establishment of hierarchies of authority within the community of mothers, and how women are able to discursively explore and construct their maternal identities. Fiona Nelson is an associate professor and the coordinator of the women’s studies program at the University of Calgary. She is the author of Lesbian Motherhood. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.

RIGHTS: WOR X AU, NZ & UK

WOMEN’S STUDIES/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 128 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (NCR)

JON CARPENTER PUBLISHING JANUARY

ISBN: 9781552662908 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

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Women’s Studies – New Publisher Backlist

Victim No More Women’s Resistance to Law, Culture and Power Edited by Ellen Faulkner and Gayle MacDonald

A Remote Possibility The Battle for Imparja Television Wendy Bell 362 PAGES, 5.75 X 9, 28 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 1 LINE DRAWING, 1 CHART, 4 TABLES, 1 DIAGRAM, TRADE PAPER, $25.95 (CAN $28.95) ISBN: 9781864650976

A Town Like Mparntwe A Guide to the Dreaming Tracks and Sites of Alice Springs Second edition David Brooks 32 PAGES, 5.75 X 6, 12 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $11.95 (CAN $12.95) ISBN: 9781864650457

The Versatile Man Alexander Donald Pwerle Ross

Challenging the notion that women are simply victims, this in-depth discussion is a celebration of women’s resistance. Exploring the moments beyond victimization, this argument emphasizes that women do not stay crushed and broken but instead strive forward to continue building and growing. The contributors highlight the various forms of resistance—political, legal, and cultural—stressing that women must do what is in their power to combat being politically passive. Identifying the “women-as-victim” concept as consistent with right-wing, conservative agendas, this reference states that women must not adhere to “men’s way” in the workplace or at home. Displaying the diversity of action surrounding women’s resistance, this investigation illustrates the need for social equality and justice between genders. Ellen Faulkner is an assistant professor of sociology at Brock University. She lives in St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Gayle MacDonald is a professor of sociology at St. Thomas University and the coeditor of Feminism, Law, Inclusion. She lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick. WOMEN’S STUDIES, 224 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $34.95

ISBN: 9781552662953 RIGHTS: WOR X CA, UK, & EUR FERNWOOD PUBLISHING CO., LTD. SEPTEMBER

NEW PUBLISHER BACKLIST IAD Press Alone on the Soaks The Life and Times of Alec Kruger Alec Kruger and Gerard Waterford 350 PAGES, 5.75 X 9, 28 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $27.00 (CAN $29.95) ISBN: 9781864650785

Arelhe-kenhe Merrethene Arrernte Traditional Healing Veronica Perrurle Dobson 112 PAGES, 6 X 9, 9 COLOR PHOTOS, 59 B & W PHOTOS, 1 DIAGRAM TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781864650334

Eastern and Central Arrernte Picture Dictionary Neil Broad 189 PAGES, 8.75 X 11.75, 433 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 1 DIAGRAM, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781864650709

Jukurrpa 2009 Calendar IAD Press 24 PAGES, 12 X 12, 25 COLOR PHOTOS, 1 COLOR ILLUSTRATION, 1 CHART, 1 MAP, WALL, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781864651003

Learning from the Land Third edition Yami Lester 32 PAGES, 5.75 X 9.25, 27 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $9.95 (CAN $10.95) ISBN: 9781864659559

Lives of the Papunya Tula Artists Vivien Johnson 415 PAGES, 10 X 12, 415 COLOR PHOTOS, 48 B & W PHOTOS, 5 MAPS CLOTH, $90.00 (CAN $99.00) ISBN: 9781864650907

Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Learner’s Guide Third edition Cliff Godard 48 PAGES, 6.25 X 8.5, 10 TABLES, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95) ISBN: 9780949659699

Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Picture Dictionary Second edition Paul Eckert 200 PAGES, 8.75 X 11.75, 429 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 1 DIAGRAM, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781864650860

186 PAGES, 5.75 X 9, 25 B & W PHOTOS, 1 GRAPH, 1 DIAGRAM TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781864650662

Western Arrarnta Picture Dictionary Second edition David Roennfeldt 184 PAGES, 8.75 X 11.75, 385 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 1 DIAGRAM, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781864650693

Northumbria University Press An Agenda for Regional History Edited by Bill Lancaster and Diana Newton 324 PAGES, 6 X 9, 2 CHARTS, 6 TABLES, 4 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95) ISBN: 9781904794240

Alan Beith A View from the North Alan Beith 304 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, 29 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95) ISBN: 9781904794271

Birds and Flowers of the Castle of Mey and Balmoral James Alder 128 PAGES, 10 X 13, 2 COLOR PHOTOS, 1 B & W PHOTO, 62 WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $49.95 (CAN $54.95) ISBN: 9781904794011

Contemporary Issues in Childhood Edited by Sue Miller and Kay Sambell 144 PAGES, 6 X 9, 3 TABLES, 1 DIAGRAM TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95) ISBN: 9781904794004

Geordies Roots of Religionalism Edited by Bill Lancaster and Robert Colls 198 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, 20 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781904794127

The Great Northern Coalfield Mining Collections at Beamish Museum Aidan Doyle 104 PAGES, 9 X 10, 65 B & W PHOTOS, 3 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781904794110

The Great Northern Things A Cultural Journey at Beamish Museum Aidan Doyle 94 PAGES, 9 X 10, 47 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781904794141

Made in Newcastle Edited by Hilary Fawcett 200 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, 33 COLOR PHOTOS, 9 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $23.95) ISBN: 9781904794264

Northern Sifonia A Magic of Its Own Bill Griffiths 105 PAGES, 8.5 X 8.5, 69 B & W PHOTOS, 1 B & W ILLUSTRATION TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781904794073

Partnerships in Work Based Learning Edited by Veronica Swallow and Hazels Chalmers 204 PAGES, 6 X 9, 4 TABLES, 4 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $24.95) ISBN: 9781904794035

Pitmatic Talk of the North East Coal Field Bill Griffiths 274 PAGES, 8.5 X 8.5, 4 B & W PHOTOS, 7 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781904794257

The Postprints of the Image Re-integration Conference 15th–17th September 2003 Jean Brown 164 PAGES, 10 X 12, 117 COLOR PHOTOS, 9 B & W PHOTOS, 1 TABLE TRADE PAPER, $65.00 (CAN $71.95) ISBN: 9781904794233

Rutherford’s Ladder The Making of Northumbria University, 1871–1996 Joan Allan 222 PAGES, 8 X 11, 13 COLOR PHOTOS, 22 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $38.95) ISBN: 9781904794097

Stotty ‘n’ Spice Cake The Story of North East Cooking Bill Griffiths 148 PAGES, 8.5 X 8.5, 2 B & W PHOTOS, 9 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781904794219

Woman at Work Perspectives, Experiences and Tips Anna Maslin 312 PAGES, 6 X 9, 13 COLOR PHOTOS, 22 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781904794103

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University of New South Wales Press The Book Is Dead (Long Live the Book) Sherman Young 192 PAGES, 5 X 8, CLOTH, $19.99 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9780868408040

The City’s Outback Gillian Cowlishaw 272 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, TRADE PAPER, $25.99 (CAN $28.95) ISBN: 9781921410871

A Collector’s Year Adrian Franklin 160 PAGES, 7 X 9.25, TRADE PAPER, $19.99 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781921410826

The Creative Workforce Erica McWilliam 240 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, TRADE PAPER, $25.99 (CAN $28.95) ISBN: 9781921410222

Destination Australia Erica Richard 448 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, TRADE PAPER, $25.99 (CAN $28.95) ISBN: 9781921410574

Experimental Music Gail Priest 192 PAGES, 7 X 9.25, TRADE PAPER, $19.99 (CAN $21.95) ISBN: 9781921410079

Jazz The Australian Accent John Shand 240 PAGES, 7 X 9.25, 40 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $22.99 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9781921410147

Leo ‘Rumpole’ McKern George Whaley 312 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, 16 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $25.99 (CAN $28.95) ISBN: 9781921410895

New Classical Music Gordon Kerry 224 PAGES, 7 X 9.25, 30 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $22.99 (CAN $25.95) ISBN: 9780868409832

Peter Sculthorpe Graeme Skinner 752 PAGES, 6 X 9.5, CLOTH, $38.99 (CAN $42.95) ISBN: 9780868409412

When I’m 64 The New Retirement Donna Gibbs 256 PAGES, 5.5 X 7.75, TRADE PAPER, $21.99 (CAN $24.95) ISBN: 9781921410208

PUBLISHER INDEX

TITLE INDEX

Academic Foundation (817188), 1, 20–22, 37, 44, 61–63, 74 Aflame Books (09552339), 2, 33, 35 Amal Press (09540544), 68 ASP-VUB Press (905487), 9, 20, 24–26, 37, 43, 45, 63, 69, 74 Auckland University Press (004641, 0908912, 186940), 8, 13, 53, 54, 56, 57, 60 Awa Press (09582629), 68, 73 Canterbury University Press (1877257, 0908812), 51 Carcanet Press Ltd. (019282, 885635, 185754, 1903039), 2, 9, 27, 31–33, 35, 46, 54–58, 66 DNA Press (09664027, 1933255, 09748765), 14, 70 Edinborough Press (1889020), 39–41 Exile Editions (155096), 3, 19, 34, 56, 58 Fernwood Publishing Co., Ltd. (155266, 1895686), 19, 37, 44, 57, 61, 70–77 Fons Vitae (1870196, 1887752, 1872038, 0946621), 68 Green Frigate Books (09717468), 56 Human Sciences Research Council (07969), 6, 15, 24, 36, 72, 73 *IAD Press (0949659, 186465), 77 Independent Institute (0945999), 20 International Engineering Consortium (1931695), 25 Islamic Texts Society (1903682, 0946621), 66 Jacana Media (177009, 1919931), 4, 6, 7, 14, 16, 18, 32, 35, 38, 39, 42, 49, 50, 61 Janus Publishing Company (09538743, 185756, 1902835, 1897766), 14, 30, 33, 34, 40, 44, 52 Jon Carpenter Publishing (1897766, 1899434, 09549727, 1906067), 76 Juta Academic (0620, 07021, 1919713), 14, 17, 23, 24, 48, 71, 72 Melbourne University Publishing (0522), 3, 8, 37, 38, 40, 49, 61, 62 Merlin Press (085036, 185425), 63, 64 *Northumbria University Press (1904794), 5, 7, 12, 18, 23, 43, 49, 53, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77 Peepal Tree Press Ltd. (0948833, 184523, 1900715), 4, 27–32, 45–47, 54, 57–60 Scribe Publications Pty Ltd. (0908011, 1920769, 1921215), 1, 10, 11, 13, 17, 27, 30, 43, 46 Seren (0907476, 185411), 12, 31, 34, 36, 59, 60, 64, 75 Shepheard-Walwyn (085683), 2, 42, 52 Society For Human Resource Management (0939900, 158644, 1932132), 15–17, 74 Spinifex Press (1875559, 1876756, 0949823, 0908205), 25 Tuckwell Press, Ltd. (186232, 1898410, 085976, 184158), 38, 39, 48, 49, 70 Tughra (159784, 1932099, 09720654, 09704370, 09521497), 4, 9, 65–67, 75, 76 University Of Hertfordshire Press (1902806, 1905313, 28656, 848734), 41, 64, 65, 75 *University of New South Wales Press (1921410, 174223, 086840), 9, 18, 23, 40–42, 44, 48, 78 University of Queensland Press (07022), 10, 11, 45, 51, 54 Who’s Who In Italy (5900066, 888524, 59900249), 64 Wings Press (0930324, 0916727), 12, 59

40 Hadiths, 65

* Indicates publishers new to Independent Publishers Group

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AB About Canada: Childcare, 70 About Canada series, 70 Advances in Equine Nutrition IV, 7 Africa and Energy Security, 61 After & Making Mistakes, 27 Agenda for Regional History, An, 77 Al-Ghazali on Patience and Thankfulness, 66 Alan Beith, 77 All Men Are Brethren, 49 Aloe, 54 Alone on the Soaks, 77 Amazing World of James Hector, The, 68 Amuse-Bouche, 27 ANC: A View from Moscow, 61 Andrew Fisher, 9 Anti-Terrorism, 71 Arabian Plights, 1 Arelhe-kenhe Merrethene, 77 At the Bright Hem of God, 75 At the Heart of Healing, 38 Australian Good Health Guide, The, 37 Awa Science series, 68 Back of Mount Peace, 54 Balliol Dynasty, The, 38 Bankruptcies & Bailouts, 19 Beat About the Bush Birds, 49 Beat About the Bush series, 49 Beersheba, 38 Benchmarking International Assignment Programs, 16 Best Australian Poetry 2008, The, 54 Best Australian Political Writing 2009, The, 61 Best of Turkish Cooking, 4 Between Hope & Despair, 76 Bibliography of Australian Literature series, 10 Bibliography of Australian Literature, The, 10 Big Three, The, 1 Bill Culbert, 8 Birds and Flowers of the Castle of Mey and Balmoral, 77 Bivouac, 27 Blowback, 61 Book Is Dead (Long Live the Book), The, 78 Boom Bust, 2 Boy in the Green Suit, The, 11 Bride of Ice, 54 Brussels and Europe, Bruxelles et l’Europe, 26 Bugs, 55

C Caine Prize for African Writing series, 32 Capillarity, 55 Caribbean Erotic, 45 Caribbean Modern Classics series, 28, 29 Caribbean Poetics, 46 Caribbean Short Story, The, 47 Changing Contours of Asian Agriculture, 20 Children of Sisyphus, The, 28 Chiropractic for Horses to Maintain Health and Wellness, 7 City’s Outback, The, 78 Collected Poems & Translations: Robert Wells, 55 Collector’s Year, A, 78 Concepts-Based Introduction to Financial Accounting, A, 14 Conservative’s Manifesto, A, 62 Contemporary Issues in Childhood, 77 Cooee, 27 Cook-up in a Trini Kitchen, 4 Courts, Panchayats and Nagarpalikas, 44 Create Wealth with Homeownership, 14 Creative Workforce, The, 78 Crosstalks series, 37

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Dealing with HIV and AIDS in the Classroom, 71 Dear Editor . . ., 42 Deceiving Wild Creatures, 55 Decision Support System for Intermodal Transport Policy, A, 20 Depression, War, and Cold War, 20 Design Manual, The, 18 Destination Australia, 78 Destination Mutable, 56 Development and Dreams, 6 Dictionary of North East Dialect, A, 43 Dissection, 30 Do It!, 18 Dog-Heart, 30 Don’t Forget Me, Cobber, 38 Earth’s Breath, 25 Eastern and Central Arrernte Picture Dictionary, 77 Ego & Soul, 17 Eloquent Picture Gallery, An, 6 Elusive Harvest, An, 7 Employer’s Immigration Compliance Desk Reference, The, 15 England, My England, 53 Entrepot, 39 Epitaxial Growth of Nitrides on Germanium, 25 Equine Nutrition series, 7 Ethics in Practice, 23 European Commission and Interest Groups, The, 26 Even More Getaway Funny Signs, 42 Exile Book of Poetry in Translation, The, 56 Exile Classics series, 19 Expatriate Compensation Strategies, 15 Expensive Game, An, 30 Experimental Music, 78 Exploring Avenues to Interdisciplinary Research, 71

Harbingers of Books to Come, 12 Harvest, 4 Head Start in Designing Research Proposals in the Social Sciences, 72 Her Life’s Work, 13 Hertfordshire Guide to Growth–2021, 65 Hierarchy and Interdependence in Multi-Level Structures, 63 Hills Were Joyful Together, The, 28 History of Human Resources, A, 15 History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland, The, 39 Honest Trade, An, 48 HR Certification Institute’s Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, 74 Hundefräulein Papers, The, 57 I Love You When I’m Drunk, 31 In Praise of Island Women, 31 In Sickness and in Health, 37 In the Eye of the Storm, 47 In the Other Room, 76 In the Wake of the Beagle, 40 India and Global Crisis, 21 India: Perspectives on Equitable Development, 21 Indian Industrial Development and Globalisation, 22 Innovation, 15 Institute for European Studies series, 26 International Assignment Programs, 16 Investing in What Matters, 16 Istanbul City Guide, 75 It: The Architecture of Existence series, 52 It: The Architecture of Existence, Volume 1, 52 It: The Architecture of Existence, Volume 2, 52 It: The Architecture of Existence, Volume 3, 52 It: The Architecture of Existence, Volume 4, 52 It: The Architecture of Existence, Volumes 1–4, 52 It’s Not About How Smart You Can Be. It’s About How Wealthy You Can Be., 16

M. O., 32 Made in Newcastle, 77 Madinah, 33 Magazine, 5 Man Beyond Time, A, 70 Manufacturing Guilt, 44 Marti Friedlander, 53 Matron’s Garden, 33 McPherson Lecture series, 45 Mecheln–Auschwitz 1942–1944, 43 Mirabile Dictu, 57 Morning at the Office, A, 29 My Fight Against Racism, 12 Myth of the Great Depression, The, 11 Never Get Lost Again, 17 New Australian Stories, 46 New Classical Music, 78 New Collected Poems: Charles Tomlinson, 58 New Day, 29 New Uncanny, The, 2 Niketche, 33 Northern Exposures, 53 Northern Sifonia, 77

FG Fight Back, 71 Financial Inclusion, 21 Fireflies, 56 Fishing and Folk, 43 Flying Fish Whispered, A, 28 Fons Vitae Qur’anic Commentary series, 68 Forgotten Anzacs, 10 Franz, 5 French Explorers and Sydney, The, 10 From Necessity to Infinity, 44 Gardens of Eden, 3 Geordies, 77 Ghazali series, 66 Ghostlines, 30 Gleams of Truth, 67 Global Democracy for Sustaining Global Capitalism, 62 Global HR Management series, 16 Global Power Shifts and Strategic Transition in Asia, 62 Good Business, 56 Goree, 31 Great Lives: Pivotal Moments, 39 Great Master of Ecstasy, The, 31 Great Northern Coalfield, The, 77 Great Northern Things, The, 77 Growing on the Edge, 25

JKL Jambula Tree, 32 Jazz, 78 Journey to Le Repentir, The, 57 Judy Watson, 8 Jukurrpa 2009 Calendar, 77 Justice, Liberty, Security, 26 Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism, 66 Kings Way, 3 La Dolce Vita, 18 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Guide, 73 Land and Family, 41 Laughing at the King, 57 Learning from the Land, 77 Leo ‘Rumpole’ McKern, 78 Letters of Marsilio Ficino, The, 52 Life and Death of Sylvia, The, 28 Lincoln’s Labels, 40 Literary Activists, 11 Lives of the Papunya Tula Artists, 77 Loneliness of Angels, The, 32 Long Days, 32 Lost Frontier Revealed, A, 41

OPQ Official GPHR Certification Guide, 74 On the Home Front, 40 Once, 12 Oxford Playhouse, 75 Oxford Poets series, 56 Parliamentary Socialism, 63 Partnerships in Work Based Learning, 77 Perfecting the Pig Environment, 69 Peter Sculthorpe, 78 Physics of Rugby, The, 23 Pictures of War, 9 Picturing Hope, 23 Pirates of Polokwane, 42 Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Learner’s Guide, 77 Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Picture Dictionary, 77 Pitmatic, 77 Place to Call Home, A, 37 Platform Ontologies for the Model-Driven Architecture, 69 Politics Triumphs Economics?, 22 Postprints of the Image Re-integration Conference 15th–17th September 2003, The, 77 Power of Self-Belief, The, 14 Precordial Thump, 58 Prize and the Price, The, 36 Proliferation and Emerging Nuclear Order in the Twenty-First Century, 63 Psychology of Paranormal Belief, The, 64 Puppets or People, 48

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Racism & Justice, 72 Raoul Servais, 9 Rays, 58 Rays, The, 67 Readings in Indian Agriculture and Industry, 22 Real Nurses and Others, 72 ReBerth, 33 Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition 2008, 69 Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition series, 69 Red, 58 Reframing Darwin, 49 Relationship Marketing & Customer Relationship Management, 17 Remaking the Tasman World, 51 Remote Possibility, A, 77 Renal System Explained, The, 49 Return to Hendre Ddu, 34 Risale–i Nur Collection, The, 67 Robert Helpmann, 51 Roberts Bird Guide, 50 Rock and Roll Tourist, 5 Room on the Hill, A, 29 Rosary of Tears, The, 40 Rutherford’s Ladder, 77

Sacred Trusts, The, 9 Sanliurfa City Guide, 76 Savage Adoration, 34 Saving Afghanistan, 1 Saving the Zululand Wilderness, 50 Scratches on the Air, 59 Seahorses Are Real, 34 Sealed Fate, A, 34 Sectors & Skills, 72 Select Meditations, 66 Serious Frolic, 11 Shadows Move Among Them, 29 Sheep and Wool Handbook, The, 7 Signal Integrity Characterization Techniques, 25 Silence Room, The, 35 Sketches Sartorial, Tonsorial and the Like, 42 Skills Shortages in South Africa, 73 Somerled, 70 South Asian Yearbook of Trade and Development, 22 Space Security and Global Cooperation, 74 Speech and Power of Expression, 67 Spiritual Gems, 68 Sport and the Law, 44 Sporting Lives, 73 Stages to Outstanding Performance, 75 State in Capitalist Society, The, 64 Statutory Interpretation and Human Rights, 45 Stealth, 2 Stoep Zen, 14 Stone Tree, 35 Stop Bullying at Work, 17 Stotty ‘n’ Spice Cake, 77 Studies in Regional and Local History, 41 Studying Ambitions, 24 Suit of Lights, 59

Teacher Education in South Africa series, 24 Teacher Empowerment Through Curriculum Development, 24 Tethers, The, 59 Their Backs to the Sea, 59 Thirsty River, 35 Till We Can Keep an Animal, 35 Time Being, 60 Towards an Adaptable Millimeter Wave Reflector, 74 Town Like Mparntwe, A, 77 Translating Rome, 46 Trojan Women, 19 Useful Fiction, A, 64 Vegetarian Visitor, 76 Versatile Man, The, 77 Victim No More, 77 Victimisation and Insecurity in Europe, 45 Voices from the Ships, 41 Waiting Room, 13 Walking to Africa, 60 We Must Learn to Sit Down Together and Talk About a Little Culture, 47 Western Arrarnta Picture Dictionary, 77 Wheels, 60 When I’m 64, 78 Who’s Who in Italy 2009 Edition, 64 Wild Places Wild Hearts, 3 Wired Brown Land?, 48 Woman at the Window, The, 36 Woman at Work, 77 Women’s Health and Poverty Alleviation in India, 37 Wor Language series, 43 Words to Remember It, The, 43 World a Global Village, The, 24 Worshipful Servants, The, 68 Years of Change and Suffering, 41 You Must Be a Basketball Player, 73