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General Information
Ratings Given to
Each Book
Each title has one or two sets of ratings, one from an
AASL reviewer, one from a PLA reviewer, or both.
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O (Outstanding): Titles with this rating are considered
exceptional by the reviewer. Personal reviews are written by committee
members for Outstanding Titles, and
are listed at the end of the Bibliography.
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G (General audience): Books with a wide appeal and/or
an expectation of lasting importance. Title may also be of scholarly
technical data on subjects of widespread, current interest.
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S (Special interest): Is highly recommended for libraries
with in-depth collections in the book’s particular subject.
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RG (Regional general): Is of interest to readers in
specific geographic areas.
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RS (Regional special interest): Is of interest to special
in-depth collections in a geographic area.
Age Ranges for Each
Book
Books rated by the AASL librarian members carry
an audience designation that recommends grade levels for each listing.
Levels are EM (Elementary School, grades K-5), MS
(Middle School, grades 6-8), HS (High School, grades
9-12), and P (Professional Use).
How to Order Books Listed
Orders should be placed with regular book suppliers, or
the participating presses (addresses, phone/fax numbers, and websites
are listed). Please do not order books from the Association of American
University Presses (AAUP) office. It has no facilities for handling such
orders.
How to Order Printed Bibliographies
Librarians may obtain printed copies of the bibliography
free of charge by writing on their institution’s letterhead and
mailing or faxing to: The AAUP, Attn.: Marketing Department, 28 West 36th St.,
Suite 602, New York, NY 10010. FAX: 212-989-0275. An online order form is also available online at: http://aaupnet.org/programs/up-books-for-libraries-order-form
Introduction from AASL's American University Presses Book Selection Committee
The 23rd Edition of the University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries is an invaluable resource for building secondary school library collections that meet curriculum needs and the diverse learning abilities and styles of students. This annual bibliography is an excellent resource to share with other educators and administrators to engage them in collection building and collaborate in planning for research based activities.
Titles included in the 2013 publication have been recommended by the American University Press Books Publication Selection Committee, a joint committee of members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and members of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). Selections are not made based on price or format, but on content, and are an excellent assessment of content from the higher education community presented with substance and context not always available in the trade books found through standard collection development tools.
Listed in Dewey Decimal order with an author and title index at the back of the book, each listing includes a publisher supplied synopsis and ratings for both school and public library collections. Titles rated by reviewers as "Outstanding" publications appear in a separate section with an original annotation by the reviewer which recognizes the significant content, features, or uniqueness of the title.
Each year, panelists from the joint selection committee highlight their favorite selections at the ALA Annual Conference. Presentations of "The Best of the Best from the University Presses: Books You Should Know About" previously recorded by C-Span and broadcast online can be viewed on their website at http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/Bestfrom.
As chair of the AASL American University Press Books Selection Committee, I would like to sincerely thank the committee members for their time and efforts to carefully evaluate books submitted for review and to produce a quality selection tool for school librarians. Your suggestions and comments for making it more useful are always welcome.
— Merlyn Miller
AASL Chairperson, American University Press Books Selection Committee
July 2012–June 2013
2013
University Press Books Committee, AASL Librarians
Merlyn K. Miller–Chairperson
Burr and Burton Academy
Manchester, VT
160-199 Ethics and Philosophy
200-289 Religion (the Bible, Christianity)
320-329 Political Science
330-339 Economics
400-499 Languages
500-549 Math, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry
830-859 German, French, Italian Literature
Cara Dibbs
Virginia Beach, VA
364-369 Criminology/True Crime
390-399 Customs and Folklore
700-729 Art (History, Theory, Landscapes and Architecture)
760-779 Graphic Arts, Photography
943-949 European History (Central, Northern, Eastern countries)
950-959 Asian & Middle Eastern History
Gay Ann Loesch
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library
Charlotte, NC
290-299 Religion (Judaic, Islamic, Comparative, Other)
340-349 Law
550-599 Earth & Life Science, Plants, Animals
860-899 Spanish, Latin, Greek & other Literature
920-929 Biography
970-973 North American History (General)
Richard E.B. Lord
Retired School Librarian
New York City Department of Education
350-359 Public Administration/Military Science
812-813 American Literature (Drama/Fiction)
930-939 History of the Ancient World
940-942 European History (England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland)
974-979 U.S. History (Regional)
980-999 South American and Other History
Rebecca J. Pasco
University of Nebraska
Omaha
Omaha, NE
300-305 Sociology, Anthropology, Groups & Behavior
360-363 Social Programs and Services
370-379 Education
730-759 Art (Sculpture, Textiles, Painting)
800-811 American Literature (Literary Criticism/Rhetoric/Poetry)
960-969 African History
Annemarie Roscello
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
000-099 Bibliographies, Encyclopedias, Journalism, Publishing
306-319 Cultures & Institutions, Communities, Statistics
380-389 Commerce and Transportation
640-649 Home Economics
650-699 Business & Manufacturing
900-919 Geography
Virginia L. Stone
Saint Christopher's School
Richmond, VA
100-159 Psychology & Metaphysics
600-619 Medical Science
620-639 Engineering/Agricultural
780-799 Music, Performing Arts, Recreation
814-819 American Literature
(Essays/Satire/Misc.)
820-829 British Literature
From the office of the AASL
Introduction from
CODES/RUSA
American University Presses Book Selection Committee
Welcome to the 23rd edition of the University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries bibliography.
I'm pleased to report that the Public Library Reviewers have found a new home in the Collection Development and Evaluation Section of the Reference and User Services Association – that's CODES/RUSA for short. Our committee charge has not changed and in this bibliography you will find our evaluations of dozens of 2012 imprints from U.S. and International university presses.
Librarians receive book recommendations constantly. We get library review journals, trade review journals and general-interest review publications. Publishers show their wares at conferences and send us catalogs and flyers and emails. There are dozens of booklovers' blogs. Patrons give us purchase requests. We have limited budgets with which to develop and maintain quality collections.
Of the hundreds of titles that AAUP member publishers produce each year, many get lost among reviews and recommendations. At the same time, many of these books deserve a wide audience and will be of interest to public library patrons.
We hope you will find our reviews helpful. If you will be attending the ALA Annual Conference, don't miss the Best of the Best program where our committee members will talk about their "outstanding" choices from this year's list.
— Nann Blaine Hilyard
Chairman, CODES/RUSA
Director, Zion-Benton Public Library
Zion, Illinois
2013 University Press Books Committee, CODES/RUSA Librarians
Nann Blaine Hilyard–Chairperson
Zion-Benton Public Library
Zion, IL
390-399 Customs and Folklore
550-599 Earth & Life Science, Plants, Animals
640-649 Home Economics
730-759 Art (Sculpture, Textiles, Painting)
900-919 Geography
Hilary Albert
Mahopac Public Library
Mahopac, NY
340-349 Law
800-811 American Literature (Literary Criticism/Rhetoric/Poetry)
812-813 American Literature (Drama/Fiction)
814-819 American Literature (Essays/Satire/Misc.)
820-829 British Literature
Saul J. Amdursky
Des Moines Public Library (Retired)
Des Moines, IA
000-099 Bibliographies, Encyclopedias, Journalism, Publishing
364-369 Criminology/True Crime
700-729 Art (History, Theory, Landscapes and Architecture)
780-799 Music, Performing Arts, Recreation
920-929 Biography
Stacey Hayman
Rocky River Public Library
Rocky River, OH
100-159 Psychology & Metaphysics
160-199 Ethics and Philosophy
300-305 Sociology, Anthropology, Groups & Behavior
400-499 Languages
930-939 History of the Ancient World
980-999 South American and Other History
Emily Keller
University of Washington Libraries
Seattle, WA
200-289 Religion (the Bible, Christianity)
350-359 Public Administration/Military Science
360-363 Social Programs and Services
830-859 German, French, Italian Literature
940-942 European History (England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland)
960-969 African History
Teri Maggio
Assumption Parish Library
Napoleonville, LA
370-379 Education
600-619 Medical Science
760-779 Graphic Arts, Photography
970-973 North American History (General)
974-979 U.S. History (Regional)
Sarah Nagle
Carver County Library
Chaska, MN
290-299 Religion (Judaic, Islamic, Comparative, Other)
330-339 Economics
650-699 Business & Manufacturing
860-899 Spanish, Latin, Greek & other Literature
943-949 European History (Central, Northern, Eastern countries)
950-959 Asian & Middle Eastern History
Steve Norman
Belfast Free Library
Belfast, ME
306-319 Cultures & Institutions, Communities, Statistics
320-329 Political Science
380-389 Commerce and Transportation
500-549 Math, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry
620-639 Engineering/Agricultural
Message from the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and Its Collection
Development Evaluation
Section (CODES)
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University of Alaska Press: Sales & Distribution, P.O. Box 756240, Fairbanks, AK 99775-6240
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The University of Alberta Press: Ring House 2, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
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The American University in Cairo Press: Order Dept., Oxford University Press, 2001 Evans Road,
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The University of Arizona Press: Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 S. Langley Avenue,
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Athabasca University Press (AU Press): Hopkins Fulfillment Service, PO Box 50370,
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Beacon Press: Random House Publishing Services, 400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21211-4370
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Brookings Institution Press: Hopkins Fulfillment Service, PO Box 50370, Baltimore, MD 21211-4370
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Cambridge University Press: Library Sales & Marketing, 32 Avenue of the Americas,
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The Catholic University of America Press: Marketing Department, 620 Michigan Avenue NE,
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Columbia University Press: Perseus Distribution, 1094 Flex Drive, Jackson, TN 38301
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Cornell University Press: Cornell University Press Services, P.O. Box 6525, 750 Cascadilla Street,
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Duke University Press: Books Marketing, 905 West Main St., Ste.18B, Durham, NC 27701
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Georgetown University Press: Hopkins Fulfillment Service, P.O. Box 50370, Baltimore, MD 21211-4370
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University of Georgia Press: Order Department, 4435 Atlanta Hwy., West Dock, Athens, GA 30602
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Getty Publications: Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
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University of Massachusetts Press: East Experiment Station, 671 North Pleasant Street,
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The University of Michigan Press: c/o Perseus Distribution, 210 American Drive, Jackson, TN 38301
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University of Minnesota Press: Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Avenue,
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University of Nevada Press: Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Avenue,
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University of Notre Dame Press: Chicago Distribution Center, 11030 South Langley Avenue,
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