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ROUTE TO: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ To order, use your regular supplier or mail the order form provided directly to Penguin GROUP (USA) INC. If form is missing, email [email protected] 19 LIGHTING THEIR FIRES Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World RAFE ESQUITH e trailblazing elementary teacher—and author of the bestselling Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire— explains how to help our children become not only stellar students but honorable people. A Viking hardcover September • 208 pp. • 978-0-670-02108-6 • $24.95 DENIALISM How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and Threatens Our Lives MICHAEL SPECTER Confronting the widespread distrust of vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and genetically modified grains, the award-winning science writer provocatively asks whether we are going to embrace new technolo- gies or slink back into an era of magical thinking? A Penguin Press hardcover October • 320 pp. • 978-1-59420-230-8 • $27.95 WOE IS I The Grammarphobe’s Guide to Better English in Plain English ird Edition PATRICIA T. O’CONNER “e best primer on English usage to come along since Strunk and White’s e Elements of Style” (e Atlanta Journal-Constitution) now expanded with new chapters on spelling and pronunciation. A Riverhead hardcover September • 256 pp. • 978-1-59448-890-0 • $22.95 THE FATAL STRAIN On the Trail of Avian Flu and The Coming Pandemic ALAN SIPRESS Shows why Asia is the ideal Petri dish for the fast- mutating avian flu, which would become readily com- municable due to global travel and economic interde- pendence. 8-page b/w insert, 1 map, 1 timeline. A Viking hardcover November • 400 pp. • 978-0-670-02127-7 • $27.95 READING IN THE BRAIN The Science and Evolution of a Human Invention STANISLAS DEHAENE A world authority explores the “reading paradox”— how a brain built up by millions of years of evolution in a world without writing adapted to recognize words. 45 b/w images, 16-page b/w insert. A Viking hardcover November • 416 pp. • 978-0-670-02110-9 • $27.95 GOOD, BETTER, BEST Trade Secrets for Spotting a “Find” CAROL PRISANT e author of House Beautiful’s “Good, Better, Best” column shares her insider tips for discerning the highest quality items in the collectibles markets. 288 4-color photos. A Viking Studio hardcover October • 224 pp. • 978-0-14-200527-9 • $27.50 PARIS UNDERGROUND The Maps, Stations, and Design of the Métro MARK OVENDEN Edited by Julian Pepinster and Peter B. Lloyd A lavish cultural history of the most famous subway system in the world, with more than a thousand maps, diagrams, and photos. 4-color throughout. A Penguin paperback original November • 176 pp. • 978-0-14-311639-4 • $25.00 POSEIDON’S STEED The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality HELEN SCALES, PH.D. With passion and wit, a marine biologist explores the enchanting sea creature, the only species in which the males give birth. 2 b/w photo inserts, map. A Gotham hardcover September • 272 pp. • 978-1-592-40474-2 • $24.00 STRANGE MAPS An Atlas of Cartographic Curiosities FRANK JACOBS is riveting collection of unusual maps blends art, history, and pop culture to present a unique atlas of humanity. 128 4-color maps. A Viking Studio hardcover November • 256 pp. • 978-0-14-200525-5 • $30.00 For Library Managers In Acquisitions and Collection Development Advance Publication Newsletter Science, Education, & Reference BOOKS DUE: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOvEMBER, DECEMBER 2009 • vOlUME EIGHTEEN, NUMBER 3 ousands of popular Penguin Group titles are available to library patrons in Adobe eBook format via NetLibrary. Order at www.NetLibrary.com
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LiGHTiNG THEiR FiRESraising extraordinary children in a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up worldraFe esQuitHThe trailblazing elementary teacher—and author of the bestselling Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire—explainshowtohelpourchildrenbecomenotonlystellar students but honorable people.A Viking hardcoverSeptember•208pp.•978-0-670-02108-6•$24.95
dENiALiSMHow irrational thinking Hinders scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and threatens our livesmicHael sPecterConfronting the widespread distrust of vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and genetically modified grains, the award-winning science writer provocatively asks whether we are going to embrace new technolo-giesorslinkbackintoaneraofmagicalthinking?A Penguin Press hardcoverOctober•320pp.•978-1-59420-230-8•$27.95
WoE iS ithe grammarphobe’s guide to Better english in Plain englishThird EditionPatricia t. o’conner“The best primer on English usage to come along since Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) now expanded withnew chapters on spelling and pronunciation.A Riverhead hardcoverSeptember•256pp.•978-1-59448-890-0•$22.95
THE FATAL STRAiNon the trail of avian Flu and the coming Pandemicalan siPressShows why Asia is the ideal Petri dish for the fast-mutating avian flu, which would become readily com-municable due to global travel and economic interde-pendence.8-pageb/winsert,1map,1timeline.A Viking hardcoverNovember•400pp.•978-0-670-02127-7•$27.95
REAdiNG iN THE BRAiNthe science and evolution of a Human inventionstanislas deHaeneAworldauthorityexploresthe“readingparadox”—how a brain built up by millions of years of evolution in a world without writing adapted to recognize words.45b/wimages,16-pageb/winsert.A Viking hardcoverNovember•416pp.•978-0-670-02110-9•$27.95
Good, BETTER, BESTtrade secrets for spotting a “Find”carol PrisantThe author of House Beautiful’s“Good,Better,Best”column shares her insider tips for discerning the highest quality items in the collectibles markets. 2884-colorphotos.A Viking Studio hardcoverOctober•224pp.•978-0-14-200527-9•$27.50
PARiS uNdERGRouNdthe maps, stations, and design of the métromark ovendenEdited by Julian Pepinster and Peter B. LloydA lavish cultural history of the most famous subway system in the world, with more than a thousand maps,diagrams,andphotos.4-colorthroughout.A Penguin paperback originalNovember•176pp.•978-0-14-311639-4•$25.00
PoSEidoN’S STEEdthe story of seahorses, from myth to realityHelen scales, PH.d.Withpassionandwit,amarinebiologistexplorestheenchanting sea creature, the only species in which the males give birth. 2 b/w photo inserts, map.A Gotham hardcoverSeptember•272pp.•978-1-592-40474-2•$24.00
STRANGE MAPSan atlas of cartographic curiositiesFrank JacoBsThis riveting collection of unusual maps blends art, history, and pop culture to present a unique atlas of humanity.1284-colormaps.A Viking Studio hardcoverNovember•256pp.•978-0-14-200525-5•$30.00
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NoW WRiTE! NoNFiCTioNmemoir, Journalism, and creative nonfiction exercises from today’s Best writers and teacherssHerrY ellisLearntheexercisesandtrickstheprosuse,fromGayTalese’s “writer’s road map” to Lee Gutkind’s method for identifying action.A Tarcher paperback originalDecember•272pp.•978-1-58542-758-1•$14.95
WHy FiSH FARTand other useless (or gross) information about the worldFrancesca gouldThe author of Why You Shouldn’t Eat Your Boogers explainswhatmaggotcheeseis,whata“fartcatcher”does, and why you may want to avoid some coffees.A Tarcher paperback originalSeptember•240pp.•978-1-58542-757-4•$12.95
THE MoNEy WoRkBooka 30-day Program to greater abundance, Prosperity, and self-worthroger Bruce lane, PH.d.By unlocking negative thought patterns aboutmoney, the founder of Cosmos Tree, Inc., shows the way to a richer, more fulfilling life.A Tarcher paperback originalSeptember•144pp.•978-1-58542-737-6•$16.95
A WoRLd WiTHouT iCEHenrY Pollack, PH.d.Foreword by Al GoreTheco-winnerofthe2007NobelPeacePrizetracesthe effect of shrinking mountain glaciers on supplies of drinking water and agricultural irrigation, warn-ing of looming catastrophe.An Avery hardcoverOctober•320pp.•978-1-58333-357-0•$26.00
oN THE oRiGiN oF SPECiEScHarles darwinEdited with an Introduction and Notes by William BynumCover art by Damien HirstA150th-anniversaryeditionoftheformidableworkthat overturned the religious and scientific dogma of the time.A Penguin Classics paperbackNovember•480pp.•978-0-14-043912-0•$12.00
FRoM ETERNiTy To HEREthe Quest for the ultimate theory of timesean carrollFrom the most popular physics blog (Cosmic Vari-ance), the theoretical physicist begins with a simple question—why does time move forward?—andarrives at a family of universes in which some of our siblingsexperiencereversetime.A Dutton hardcoverSeptember•320pp.•978-0-525-95133-9•$26.95
THE GENESiS ENiGMAwhy the Bible is scientifically accurateandrew ParkerObserving that the Genesis story is scientifically sophisticated in a way it has no right to be given its antiquity, the esteemed evolutionary biologist makes astartlingconclusion:theBibleisdivinelyinspired.A Dutton hardcoverOctober•304pp.•978-0-525-95124-7•$25.95
ToTAL RECALLHow the e-memory revolution will change everythinggordon Bell and Jim gemmellForeword by Bill GatesEnvisioning a digital revolution whereby everything will be remembered, the legendary computer scien-tist offers a glimpse into a sci-fi future that begins… 5minutesago.A Dutton hardcoverSeptember•304pp.•978-0-525-95134-6•$26.95
CRAzy LikE A Foxone Principal’s triumph in the inner citydr. Ben cHavis witH careY BlakelYThenationally lauded,highlyunorthodoxprincipalof Oakland’s American Indian Public Charter School lays out the educational model that delivered out-standing results.An NAL hardcoverSeptember•256pp.•978-0-451-22828-5•$24.95
THE PHySiCS oF SuPERHERoESSpectacular Second EditionJames kakaliosNamed one of Discover’sbestsciencebooksof2005,this revised and redesigned edition explains whySpiderman’s webbing failed his girlfriend and Kryp-tonexploded.B/willustrations.A Gotham paperback originalNovember•416pp.•978-1-592-40508-4•$16.00
So SuE ME, JACkASS!avoiding legal Pitfalls that can come Back to Bite You at work, at Home, and at PlayamY ePstein Feldman and roBin ePsteinTwo sisters—an attorney and a humorist—address a wide range of legal issues, combining sensible legal advise and spot-on humor.A Plume paperback originalOctober•288pp.•978-0-452-29574-2•$15.00
THE BASiC Book oF diGiTAL PHoToGRAPHyHow to shoot, enhance, and share Your digital Picturestom grimm and micHele grimmExpertadviceoneverythingfromchoosingadigitalcamera to storing files and printing photos, from the authors of the classic Basic Book of Photography. 8-pagecolorphotoinsert,b/wphotosthroughout.A Plume paperback originalNovember•608pp.•978-0-452-28955-0•$24.00
NiuBi!the real chinese You were never taught in schooleveline cHaoIllustrated by Chris MurphyLearn all the colorful words and phrases used by Chinese people for flirting and dating, wheeling and dealing,emailingandtwittering.B/willustrations.A Plume paperback originalDecember•160pp.•978-0-452-29556-8•$13.00
THE PENGuiN HiSToRiCAL ATLAS oF THE BiBLE LANdScaroline JotiscHkY and andrew JotiscHkYBrings to life the peoples and lands of the Biblethrough detailed maps, photos, and a comprehen-sive timeline. Color maps, photos, and illustrations.A Penguin paperback originalJuly•144pp.•978-0-14-102687-9•$20.00
THE PENGuiN diCTioNARy oF PSyCHoLoGyFourth EditionEdited by Arthur S. Reber, Rhianon Allen, and Emily S. ReberTouches on neuroscience and social psychology, delves intoaddictionandinstinct,andoffersanappendixonphobias.A Penguin paperbackAvailablenow•880pp.•978-0-14-103024-1•$18.00
THE PENGuiN diCTioNARy oF SCiENCEEdited by M. J. ClugstonLook to the fully updated third edition for succinct explanations of fundamental terms (cell) and spe-cializedconcepts(Bravaislattice).A Penguin paperbackAvailablenow•768pp.•978-0-14-103796-7•$18.00
THE PENGuiN ENGLiSH-HiNdi/HiNdi-ENGLiSH THESAuRuS ANd diCTioNARyarvind kumar and kusum kumarA three-volume cross-cultural reference designed to serve the needs of all Indians living anywhere in the world.PenguinIndia•3,106pp.•978-0-14-310260-1•$199.00
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REAdiNG ToGETHEReverything You need to know to raise a child who loves to readdiane w. FrankensteinGuiding children to captivating material and then discussing it with them fosters a connection to reading. Includesthereadinglist“101BooksKidsWillWantto Read and Talk About.”A Perigee paperback originalSeptember•256pp.•978-0-399-53524-6•$15.00
TRAiN THE BRAiNuse it or lose itdr. garetH mooreEntertainingexercisestokeepthebrainsharpandsupple.A Tarcher paperback originalSeptember•192pp.•978-1-58542-753-6•$13.95
SiGNSPoTTiNG iiilost and loster in translationdoug lanskYFrom “UFO University” to “Speedo Check Ahead,” signs from around the globe that offer more laughs then information. Four-color photos.A Perigee paperback originalSeptember•160pp.•978-0-399-53522-2•$10.95
So you THiNk you CAN SPELL?killer Quizzes for the incurably competitive and overly confidentdavid gramBs and ellen levineAn omnium-gatherum of spelling tests, from simple ten-word quizzes to silent-letter booby traps to spe-cialist challenges.A Perigee paperback originalOctober•224pp.•978-0-399-53528-4•$13.95
THE ESSENTiAL Book oF uSELESS iNFoRMATioNthe most unimportant things You’ll never need to knowdon voorHeesThe latest entry in the Useless Information series offers even more facts and less substance.A Perigee paperback originalNovember•240pp.•978-0-399-53536-9•$12.95
PoP GoES THE WEASELthe secret meanings of nursery rhymesalBert JackDo Jack and Jill represent Louis XVI and MarieAntoinette?AndifRingAroundtheRosieisn’tabouttheplague,thenwhatisitabout?A Perigee paperback originalNovember•288pp.•978-0-399-53555-0•$13.95
THiS iS NoT A Bookkeri smitHIn a series of provocative prompts, this illustrated guide shows that a book can be a secret message, a recordingdevice,aninstrument,andmore!A Perigee paperback originalSeptember•224pp.•978-0-399-53521-5•$12.95
The NeW YorK TIMes ALMANAC 2010the almanac of recordEdited by John W. Wright with Editors and Reporters of The new York timesIn addition to 2008 election results, this annualupdate of the world’s most authoritative almanac will contain coverage of each state in the Union and country in the world, as well as sports, obituaries, and Academy Award and Nobel winners. 16-pagecolor map section.A Penguin paperbackNovember•1,024pp.•978-0-14-311701-8•$12.95
doodLE WHiLE you WoRkerase the tediumstaFFan gnossPeliusFromDressYourBosstoFilltheElevatorwithPen-guins, these half-finished sketches will help boost creativity—and alleviate boredom.A Perigee paperback originalNovember•176pp.•978-0-399-53535-2•$13.95
WoRd FoR WoRdthe ultimate language lover’s referenceJames e. snYder, Jr.With one-word definitions of the big words, you can transform your vocabulary from simple to sophisticated.A Perigee paperback originalDecember•256pp.•978-0-399-53538-3•$13.95
RECETAS NuTRiTivAS quE CuRANguía Práctica de la a Hasta la z Para disfrutar de una Buena salud con vitaminas, minerales, Hierbas y suplementos alimentariosCuarta EdiciónPHYllis a. BalcH, cncTranslated by Enrique ZalduaAn updated Spanish edition of Prescription for Nutri-tional Healing.An Avery paperback originalOctober•904pp.•978-1-58333-352-5•$30.00
FiRSTSorigins of everyday things that changed the worldwilson caseYFor anyone who ever wanted to know the history of the chocolate chip cookie, earmuffs, and Daylight Savings.An Alpha paperback originalOctober•256pp.•978-1-59257-924-2•$12.95
THE HuMoNGouS Book oF STATiSTiCS PRoBLEMStranslated for People who don’t speak mathw. micHael kelleYA thousand statistics problems, each with annotated notesandexplanationsofmissingsteps.An Alpha paperback originalNovember•544pp.•978-1-59257-865-8•$18.95
GiLBERT GuidE To SENioR HouSiNGgilBert guide witH nikki JongAmerica’s premier source of information for senior care and housing needs shows how to find the best place to live in the golden years of life.An Alpha paperback originalNovember•320pp.•978-1-59257-836-8•$16.95
SPLENdidLy uNREASoNABLE iNvENToRSthe lives, loves, and deaths of 30 Pioneers who changed the worldJeremY collerCategorizing famous inventors into three personal-itytypes—thePrincipal,theBroker,andtheConsul-tant—the author examines how each either suc-ceeded or failed to bring the vision to fruition.An Overlook hardcoverNovember•229pp.•978-1-59020-269-2•$16.95
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AM i BoRiNG My doG?and 99 other things Your dog wishes You knewedie JarolimFor the millions of owners who feed their best friends home-baked holistic treats, take them to dog spas, and cater to their every whim.An Alpha paperback originalSeptember•256pp.•978-1-59257-880-1•$14.95
HAPPy doGcaring for Your dog’s Body, mind, and spiritBillY raFFertY and Jill caHrOprah’s dog groomer offers a yearly grooming calen-dar, appraisals of products, and nutrition tips. Illus-trations, photos.An NAL paperback originalSeptember•304pp.•978-0-451-22786-7•$16.00
CiTy PuPPyBuying, training, and loving Your urban dogtraceY mctagueA fun and informative guide to owning a dog despite the tiny living spaces and grueling commutes of city life. Line drawings.An Overlook paperback originalOctober•144pp.•978-1-59020-260-9•$13.95
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