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Review: Mobilizing Web Sites

2012-01-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are likely to surpass PCs as the most common sources of web access in the near future. Anyone with a web site, consequently, has to consider the impact this will have on visitor traffic, user experience, accessibility and e-commerce.

This book describes design and coding techniques for making web sites initially created for desktop PCs accessible and user-friendly on small screen devices. It includes lessons and case studies on mobilizing layout, navigation, images, text and forms.

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Mobilizing Web Sites

Strategies for Mobile Web Implementation

by Kristofer Layon

Peachpit Press, 2011

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Cookbook List Addition: Salty Sweets

2012-01-13T11:04:00.000-08:00

In a cookbook dedicated to the delicious marriage of two flavors, author Christie Matheson offers recipes for mouthwatering treats like Salted Caramels, Butterscotch Brownies, and Nantucket Sea Salt Ice Cream. '

A touch of salt makes all the difference in the candies, cookies, cakes, puddings, fruits, ice cream, and dessert sauces featured in this collection.

Salty Sweets

Delectable Desserts and Tempting Treats with a Sublime Kiss of Salt

by Christie Matheson

Harvard Common Press, 2010

How-To Book List Addition: Mobilizing Web Sites

2012-01-12T09:22:00.000-08:00

Everyone has been talking about the mobile web in recent years, and more of us are browsing the web on smartphones and similar devices than ever before. But most of what we are viewing has not yet been updated for mobile presentation. How can designers bring more of the web up to speed with the capabilities of today's mobile devices?

In Mobilizing Web Sites: Develop and Design, author and designer Kristofer Layon addresses that elephant in the room --the many existing web sites that we manage on a day-to-day basis-- and walks through techniques that web designers can use to make these legacy web sites better-suited for
mobile viewing.

Mobilizing Web Sites

Strategies for Mobile Web Implementation

by Kristofer Layon

Peachpit Press, 2011

Review: Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

2012-01-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

The diet of Mediterraneans is credited by health professionals for lower rates of coronary artery disease, diabetes and fewer cancers among their population as compared to Americans.

Consuming lots of fruits and vegetables, legumes, olive oil, fish and poultry, nuts, cheese and yogurt, and red wine obviously has benefits, along with a less stressful and more active lifestyle.

While primarily a cookbook with 160 recipes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, this book is also an introduction to the lifestyle of the region and how that influences food choices and meal planning.

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Good Old Books: The Living Sea

2011-12-20T20:57:00.001-08:00

"This is the book we have hoped for, from the author of The Silent World, bringing us up to date with his intimate and important role in the latest developments in sea exploration.

"Captain Cousteau has an understanding of the ways of marine scientists and a rare sensitivity for the sea and its creatures.

"He continues to open new and exciting paths for marine scientists. How fortunate that he has found time for this book so that we can all follow his adventures in his team's search to learn more about the sea."
- Eugenie Clark, Director, Cape Haze Laboratory

The Living Sea

by Capt. J.Y. Cousteau with James Dugan

Pocket Books, 1964

The Nature Pages Review: Canyon Crossing

2011-12-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

A narrative about the author's exploration of the corridor trails of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, this book introduces the inner recesses of the national park with a mixture of storytelling, interviews and descriptive prose.

The National Park Service defines "corridor trails" as those receiving regular maintenance and patrols by park rangers. At the Grand Canyon, there are three such trails. On the South Rim, there are the Bright Angel Trail, the River Trail and the South Kaibab Trail; on the North Rim, visitors hike the North Kaibab Trail.

"People travel from all over the country and the world for the chance to walk or run from one side of the canyon to the other - or from either rim to the very bottom on foot or mule," Seth Muller explains. "The journey etches itself into the memory of its travelers, to radiate for years. Grand Canyon guides speak of clients contacting them five, ten, and fifteen years after a trip to reconnect with their fond memories of the grandest of chasms."

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Canyon Crossing

Experiencing Grand Canyon from Rim to Rim

by Seth Muller

Grand Canyon Association, 2011

Good Old Books: Common Wild Animals and Their Young

2011-11-29T20:10:00.001-08:00

This beautiful picture book tells the life stories of sixteen common American wild animals. In enchanting, original photographs you will

see....

... the flight of a deer

... what happens inside a beaver house

... baby 'possum in the marsupial pouch,

... the difference between male and female skunks,

... tiny deermice in their nest,

... the sharp-quilled defense of the porcupine,

... mother mink feeding her young,

... black bear cubs in rollicking play,

... and many more intimate glimpses of animal life.

Common Wild Animals and Their Young

by Rita Vandivert with photographs by William Vandivert

Dell, 1957

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Good Old Books: The Compact Book of Upland Game Birds

2011-11-25T06:23:00.000-08:00

Whether you are a shooting sportsman who thrills to the sudden flurry and rise of an upland game bird twisting through cover or a bird watcher, the study and practical knowledge of the various species of game birds is challenging.

The species covered in this book are the most popular of the game birds

found in the 48 states and Canada.

This book is primarily a book of basic facts and identification for ready

reference.

The Compact Book of Upland Game Birds

edited by Ray Ovington

J. Lowell Pratt, 1965

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How-To Book List Addition: Caricatures in Motion

2011-11-15T18:27:00.001-08:00

Whether running, jumping, or walking, subtle twists or turns of the body can ultimately give a carving a sense of motion. That concept is proven true in this book.

Caricature Carvers of America members offer up a variety of carvings of

figures in motion. All of them are humorous and several carvings share a

similar "theme."

Caricatures in Motion

by Caricature Carvers of America

Schiffer Publishing, 2011

Book List Addition: Louisiana Haunted Forts

2011-11-11T19:42:00.001-08:00

Although there are numerous books about Louisiana, little information about the forts are included and none combines the forts with ghost

stories.

This book is filled with historical adventures and intriguing tales of supernatural happenings. The author relates eerie stories of soldiers who still patrol the ruins of fortifications they built, defended, and died for, and others whose lives ended tragically.

Louisiana Haunted Forts

by Elaine Coleman

Taylor Trade Publishing, 2005

Review: Kentucky's Natural Heritage

2011-11-04T07:26:00.000-07:00

A confluence of both science and history, this book describes natural areas in Kentucky that have vanished and inventories a long list of threatened and endangered animals, plants and unique habitats in the state that need protection.

Once 90 percent forested, Kentucky is now made up of roughly 46 percent "Large Forest Tracts" and most of it is fragmented and less able to sustain complex communities of animals and plants.

Consequently, more than 50 species of animals and plants that once made Kentucky their home can no longer be found. Of the species that remain, 25 percent of the fish, 26 percent of the reptiles and amphibians, 13 percent of the birds and 20 percent of the mammals are endangered, threatened or close to leaving for good.

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Kentucky's Natural Heritage
An Illustrated Guide to Biodiversity
by Greg Abernathy, Deborah White, Ellis L. Laudermilk, and Marc Evans
The University Press of Kentucky, 2010

Cookbook List Addition: Backcountry Cooking

2011-11-01T16:19:00.001-07:00

Goodbye to mundane, expensive, freeze-dried camping food and welcome to tasty, environmentally conscious, inexpensive dishes. Seasoned outdoor cook Sierra Adare spices her creative and easy-to-follow recipes with Western culinary history and first accounts that are informed by the traditions of the trail.

Inside the book are lists of grocery items you can buy beforehand at your local store, along with instructions to dehydrate your own food to avoid the high prices of outdoor markets.

Backcountry Cooking
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Cooking
by Sierra Adare
Skyhorse Publishing, 2011

Good Old Books: The Practical Handbook of Patio and Outdoor Projects

2011-09-21T12:12:00.001-07:00

"In recent years,the concept of outdoor living has been adopted by more and more families. Basically, all it means is that the family gets as much
enjoyment from activities conducted outside as inside.

"To do this, the outdoor living environment - the patio and its environs - must be properly equipped; stocked, as it were, with all the things an individual family needs to get the maximum enjoyment with the least inconvenience.

"The thrust of this book is helping you, the handyman, equip it yourself. I've striven to include plans and ideas for the things anyone would need. Most basic, of course, is the patio itself -- your outdoor floor.

"I have included other projects as well, because homeowners have a crying need for more information on them. For example, there are instructions on how to build a driveway. Not just any driveway, but one that will last for years without cracking. Elsewhere, you'll find information on making simple edgings and retaining walls, an information on how to make a variety of carports."

-- from the Introduction, Tom Philbin

The Practical Handbook of Patio and Outdoor Projects

by Tom Philbin

Fawcett Publications, 1975

Good Old Books: New Archaeological Finds in China

2011-08-28T18:01:00.001-07:00

During the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, China's archaeological workers, aided by Chairman Mao's revolutionary line and supported by the broad worker, peasant and soldier masses, have done a great deal of work in preserving and excavating cultural objects.

Their discoveries date from 2,000 years B.C. to the Ming Dynasty in the 17th century.

Among the finds are many new or rare items important in the study of the political, economic, cultural, and military aspects of different dynasties in Chinese history, and the friendly intercourse between China and other lands.

New Archaeological Finds in China
Discoveries During the Cultural Revolution
by Foreign Languages Press
Foreign Languages Press, 1974

Good Old Books: The U.S. Government Family Fitness Book

2011-08-15T15:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a scientifically developed and tested program from the renowned President's Council on Physical Fitness. Here is a complete exercise program for everyone -- pre-teen boys and girls, teenagers of both sexes, adult men and women, senior citizens.

Each plan contains detailed illustrations, instructions and progress records so that you will...

Know exactly how and where to begin - and what to do every step of the way.
Begin easily - without strain or upset - no matter how long you've stayed away from physical activity.
Make steady progress troward a level of fitness that is most suitable for you - and that you will be easily able to maintain.

The U.S. Government Family Fitness Book

Award Books, 1969

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Book List Addition: The Organic Farming Manual

2011-08-11T15:14:00.001-07:00

The Organic Farming Manual
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Running a Certified Organic Farm
by Anne Larkin Hansen
Storey Publishing, 2010

As the organic food market continues to expand, so too do the opportunities for small farmers. For the farmer, the benefits of running an organic operation are great.

This book is a comprehensive guide to growing, certifying, and marketing organic produce, grains, meat, and dairy.

Beginning farmers committed to launching an organic operation and experienced farmers hoping to transition from traditional farming techniques will find all the information they need. The organic certification process is lengthy and demanding, but author Ann Larkin Hansen clarifies every USDA requirement and offers complete advice on selecting equipment, tending the land, caring for animals, and marketing farm products.

Review: Lessons in Lightness

2011-08-07T07:26:00.001-07:00

Lessons in Lightness
The Art of Educating the Horse
by Mark Russell with Andrea W. Steele
The Lyons Press, 2007

Lightness is not an alternative approach," writes horse trainer Mark Russell in the opening chapter of Lessons in Lightness. "Nor is it a 'style' or a clinician's way to deliver fast results. This book describes methods that have stood the test of time, albeit different from what is considered mainstream by today's competition-based performance trainers."

Russell traces his horse training lineage to the late riding master Nuno Oliveira, who in turn was a student of the 18th century theories of Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere and Francois Baucher in the 19th century.

They share a common belief in the importance of relaxation and suppleness in training to achieve lightness as opposed to the more precision-based style common to most competitive riding.

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Book List Addition: The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton

2011-07-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

In The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton, author Monica Weis suggests that Merton's interest in nature, which developed significantly during his years at the Abbey of Gethsemani, laid the foundation for his growing environmental consciousness.

The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton
by Monica Weis
The University Press of Kentucky, 2011

Book List Addition: Field Man

2011-07-23T09:25:00.001-07:00

Field Man
Life as a Desert Archaeologist
by Julian D. Hayden
University of Arizona Press, 2011

The product of years of interviews conducted by colleagues and friends, this is a memoir of renowned southwestern archaeologist Julian Dodge Hayden, a man who held no professional degree or faculty position but who camped and argued with a who’s who of archaeology, including Emil Haury, Malcolm Rogers, Paul Ezell, and Norman Tindale.

Good Old Books: Freshwater Fishing in North America

2011-06-23T12:29:00.001-07:00

This publication features top rated fishing and guide services for freshwater fishing as rated by the most qualified people -- their past customers. These listings have been earned by obtaining an A- to A+ rating from unbiased extensive client surveys and polls.

This Top Rated Series Reference Book & Guide to Freshwater Fishing Adventures, Outfitters, Guides and Lodges for Freshwater Fishing in North America, includes: Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, and Bass Fish (Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass), Dolly Varden, Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and Perch(es).

Salmon Fishing, including; Atlantic, Chinook (King), Chum (Dog), Coho (Silver), Pink (Humpback) and Sockeye (Red) Salmon's. Trout Fishing, including; Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, Lake, Rainbow, & Steelhead Trout. Also included are American Shad, Sturgeon, and Walleye, for: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, Quebec & Saskatchewan).

Freshwater Fishing in North America
by Maurice Valerio
Picked by You Guides, 1999

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Review: Living with Sheep

2011-05-14T12:00:00.001-07:00

Here's a welcome beginner's guide to raising sheep -- a friendly, unpretentious and down-home guide to breeds, feeds, fences and fleeces.

Unlike other texts that deal with specific aspects of ovines, this one goes for the big picture: what sheep are like, why you should want to raise them, where they live, what they eat, and what accommodations you'll have to make to husband them effectively.

"Buying lambs in the spring, raising them on grass for the summer, and slaughtering them in the fall is by far the best place to start if you're getting into shepherding for the first time," author Chuck Wooster advises. But to really get to know sheep, or to be "fully fleeced" as he puts it, requires a full-time, year-round commitment.

Living with Sheep
Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock
by Chuck Wooster
Lyons Press, 2007

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Good Old Books: Bob Smith's Complete Guide to Harbors, Anchorages and Marinas

2011-05-08T14:53:00.000-07:00

From the Preface:

This publication is compiled in an easy-to-locate, easy-to-read format. It is designed to make your boating experience pleasurable.

As a mariner myself, I have recognized the need to have more information concerning Southern California:

1. Harbor locations,
2. Anchorage areas,
3. Marinas,
4. Marine supply stores,
5. Fuel docks, and
6. Repair facilities.

Bob Smith's Complete Guide to Harbors, Anchorages and Marinas
Southern California Edition
by Robert H. Smith
C Books, 1988

Review: Small Barn Plans for Owner-Builders

2011-04-25T11:08:00.001-07:00

Practical advice and instruction for building a barn, including plans and schematics for a dozen different designs, are offered in this reference for owner-builders with little or no construction experience.

Organized in step-by-step sequence, the guide begins with pre-construction planning and decision-making, including cost estmates, scheduling contractors and understanding building codes. Complete construction plans for 12 small barns are laid out in the book -- six gable-roofed bar

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Small Barn Plans for Owner-Builders
by Craig Wallin
Homestead Design, 2002.

Review: Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners

2011-04-24T08:37:00.001-07:00

From Abelia, those ornamental shrubs named after Dr.Clarke Abel (1780-1826), to the Zygopetalum of the orchid family, this thick reference provides the etymology of 6,000 botanical names. These are cross-referenced with about 3,000 vernacular plant names to provide a detailed guide to garden nomenclature.

The author, the late William T. Stearn, was a botanical scholar who served as a botanist at London's Natural History Museum. This work, now reprinted in trade paperback, began as a revision of the late A. W. Smith's "A Gardener's Book of Plant Names" (1963). Originally published in 1972, it was greatly amended and expanded on 20 years before it appeared as "Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners" in 1992.

Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners
by William T. Stearn
Timber Press, 2002

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Review: Cape Cod Wampanoag Cookbook

2011-04-20T18:24:00.000-07:00

Earl Mills, or Chief Flying Eagle, is a gourmet chef at his popular Cape Cod restaurant, The Flume, where he prepares native Wampanoag recipes from local foodstuffs like hard-shell clams, Atlantic salmon, cranberries, corn and, of course, eels.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Indians, Mills' ancestors, were the native peoples who celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Plymouth colonists in 1621.

With a similar sense of sharing and openness, he offers this collection of ancestral dishes paired with personal recollections, stories and photographs of a people closely attuned to the land.

Cape Cod Wampanoag Cookbook:
Wampanoag Indian Recipes, Images & Lore
by Earl Mills Sr. and Betty Breen
Clear Light Publishers, 2001

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