Cooking from Above: Italian
Laura Zavan
This cookbook's format is simple and visually organized, making cooking Italian seem easy. Ingredients are displayed as well as listed, as are the easy step-by-step instructions. Buono Appetito!
Tales of Mendocino & Mendocino Magic
Jay Frankston
For an insider's view of living in Mendocino in the early years of the "revival", read these humorous and well written stories by long time local Jay Frankston.
Discovery of France
Graham Robb
For the confirmed Francophile or the newcomer to French culture, this thoroughly researched narrative is filled with interesting information about the premodern-era cultural and geographical history of my favorite country.
Illuminated Heart
Joe Pulichino & Julie Higgins
Local artist Julie Higgins' richly colored sensuous pastels evoke the mystical, magical nature of romatic love, and the abundance of the natural world. Joe's poetry, drawing on the four natural elements, is the perfect compliment.
The Coming Global Superstorm
Art Bell & Whitley Strieber
This disturbing expose of what could happen to the planet due to the runaway effects of global warming should be read by everybody. Complacency is no longer an option in a global ecosystem run amok!
When Light Is Your Garden (Local Musicians, CD)
Todd Walton & Marcia Sloane
Husband and wife Todd Walton and Marcia Sloane have collaborated on this collection of original music ... a rich, romantic tapestry of piano, cello, guitar, vocals, and percussion. These talented musicians have created a beautiful album. Enjoy it with someone you love!
Letters to Juliette
Juliette White
This sweet little book is a compilation of amusing art pieces collected by local cellist Juliette White. The pieces areÊdecorated envelopesÊreceived by her from her artist friends over the years.
Skyward (music CD)
Marcia Sloane
Local cellist extraordinaire has recorded this refreshing album of original songs from whimsical to serious, always thoughtful, and a set of pieces featuring cello inspired by paintings of Marc Chagall. A pleasant listen!
The Female Brain
Louann Brizendine, MD
This author, a pioneering neurobiologist, describes the neurochemical basis of female behavior, emotions, and attitudes from conception to maturity, and compares female and male brain function. An enlightening read for females & males alike.
Rainforest
Thomas Marent
Exquisite photography of plant and animal creatures of the rainforest. This book presents a compelling case for protecting the world's remaining rainforests, home to the widest diversity of wildlife on the planet.
CAFTA & Free Trade
Greg Spotts
This short read will educate the reader about the disastrous effects of "Free Trade" policies on US and foreign economies. These policies are designed to benefit Big Business at the expense of workers, consumers, the environment, & democracy.
This page last updated April 4, 2010