Abelson, Norman. RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME. A Kearsarge Mountain Book, Writers Publishing Cooperative. 2002. $16.95 ISBN 1-930149-09-3
The essays in this memoir pick out different events and people who influenced the author's life and writing. Included are pieces about working in an ice manufacturing plant in his early years; his marriage to Dina, a survivor of Auschwitz; his Jewish heritage; his presence at John F. Kennedy's funeral; his thoughts on civil rights. Abelson, a resident of Concord, N.H., was an Associated Press reporter, press secretary to U.S. Senator Tom McIntyre, and newspaper columnist. He presently conducts workshops on poetry and memoir writing.

Ball, Benjamin L. THREE DAYS ON THE WHITE MOUNTAINS, BEING THE PERILOUS ADVENTURE OF DR. B.L. BALL ON MOUNT WASHINGTON
Equipped with little more than an overcoat, a borrowed hat and umbrella, Dr. Ball survived three days and nights on Mount Washington in winter-like conditions in 1855. Originally published in 1856, this reprint includes an article on his ordeal that first appeared in the December 1931 edition of Appalachia.

Bolster, W. Jeffrey. CROSS-GRAINED AND WILY WATERS: A GUIDE TO THE PISCATAQUA MARITIME REGION. Peter E. Randall, Publisher. 2002. $28.00 ISBN 0-914339-65-6
This interesting and informational guide to the Piscataqua Maritime Region is a blend of natural and human history, architecture, and historic preservation. The illustrations include color plates and a map showing the route of the Piscataqua River.

CURRENTS IV. Seacoast Writers Association, P.O. Box 6553, Portsmouth, N.H. 03802. 2002. $13.50 ISBN 09722750-1
The fourth collection of award winning poetry, fiction, and essays from the Seacoast Writers Association.

Daly, Steven. DEM LITTLE BUMS: THE STORY OF THEIR VITAL ROLE IN THE RACIAL INTEGRATION OF BASEBALL, AND THEIR RAPID FALL FROM GRACE, 1946-1949. Plaidswede Publishing. 2002. $14.95 ISBN 0-9626832-4-8
When Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella joined the Nashua Dodgers in 1946, they were among the first African-Americans to play for an affiliated baseball team in the United States. Daly, the assistant sports editor of the Telegraph of Nashua, chronicles the rise and fall of the team.

Gange, Jared. HIKER'S GUIDE TO THE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. 2nd ed. Huntington Graphics. 2002. $14.95 ISBN 10886064-18-0
Updates the 1997 edition. The majority of the hikes in this guide are in the White Mountain National Forest. Includes concise description of each hike, degree of difficulty, maps and photos, information on mountain weather, hypothermia, and overnight facilities.

GUIDE TO WONALANCET AND THE SANDWICH RANGE. Bondcliff Books, P.O. Box 385, Littleton, N.H. 03561. 2002. $11.95
Originally published by the Wonalancet Outdoor Club in 1901, this reprint guide describes early footpaths of the Wonalancet area, many of which are obsolete today. The reader may be surprised at the degree of change in the mountains since that time. Reproductions of two local trail maps are included.

Haedrich, Ken. APPLE PIE PERFECT: 100 DELICIOUS AND DECIDEDLY DIFFERENT RECIPES FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE PIE. Harvard Common Press. 2002. ISBN 1-55832-224-8
Rumney author and pie maker, Ken Haedrich, provides us with 100 different recipes and tips on how to create perfect apple pies. The color photographs are so mouth-watering!

Harris, Marie. G IS FOR GRANITE: A NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPHABET. Illustrated by Karen Busch Holman. Sleeping Bear Press. 2002. $17.95 ISBN 1-58536-083-X
New Hampshire poet laureate, Marie Harris, has written a New Hampshire alphabet book in simple rhyme for preschool through second grade. Sidebar expository texts geared for older readers present facts about the history, culture, and landscape of the Granite State. The illustrator, Karen Busch Holman, is a Salisbury resident.

Hilgartner, Beth. CATS IN CYBERSPACE. Meisha Merlin Publishing. 2001. $14.00 ISBN 1-892065-44-4
What happens when two cats learn to surf the Internet without human supervision? These felines decide to improve their owners' lives (and those of their own) by making a killing on the stock market via cyberspace. This humorous novel by Laconia author, Beth Hilgartner, will keep you turning the pages until you reach the end of the cat and "mouse" story.

Hilliard, Bob. WHEN THE GAME WAS SIMPLE AND THE SONG WAS SWEET: A NEWSPAPERMAN'S STORY REMEMBERED.
Bob Hilliard's career as a newspaperman spanned over 50 years, many of which were spent with the Union Leader and the New Hampshire Sunday News. Over 44 stories and interviews from the fields of sports and the halls of music are collected in this book, including tales of Bobby Orr, Larry Bird, Ted Williams, Guy Lombardo, Beverly Sills, and Pavorotti.

Homeyer, Henry. NOTES FROM THE GARDEN: REFLECTIONS AND OBSERVATIONS OF AN ORGANIC GARDENER. University Press of New England. 2002. $24.95 ISBN 1-58465-109-1
This book gives practical advice on how to garden. Arranged by month, it covers a range of topics relevant to the season. Includes interviews with other gardeners. Homeyer is the New Hampshire and Vermont editor of People, places and plants, a New England gardening magazine.

Knoblock, Glen A. NEW HAMPSHIRE COVERED BRIDGES. Arcadia. 2002. $19.99 ISBN 0-7385-1052-1
A photographic study of New Hampshire's covered bridges that date from as far back as 1827. Contains rare photographs of bridges that no longer exist, along with many that still stand today, accompanied by detailed information about their design and construction and the men who built them.

Lucy, Mary K.W., compiler. CEMETERIES AND GRAVEYARDS OF MADISON, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Order from Madison Historical Society, P.O. Box 505, Madison, N.H. 03849. 2002. $25.00, plus $5.00 S&H.
Hardcover book includes map, photographs, headstone information, some genealogy information, and indexes.

Paradiso, Tony. THE MANAGEMENT MIND FIELD: AVOIDING THE PITFALLS OF CORPORATE POLITICS. NYK Publishing, P.O. Box 148, Amherst, N.H. 03031. $19.95 ISBN 0-9717429-3-6
Based on decades of marketing and management experience, the author provides a satirical and penetrating analysis of American business management. Paradiso resides in Amherst, N.H.

Proper, David R. A "KEENE" SENSE OF HISTORY: HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF THE MONADNOCK REGION. Peter E. Randall, Publisher. Order from the Historical Society of Cheshire County, P.O. Box 803, Keene, N.H. 03431. 2002. $15.00, plus $2.00 S&H. ISBN 0-9724478-3-0
The author has been writing "Region history" columns in the Keene Sentinel for the past 40 years. On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, the Historical Society of Cheshire County has published this compilation of historical sketches which give the reader the "sense" of Keene. Ernest Hebert wrote the foreword.

Treat, William W. AS I WAS SAYING...AN AUTUMNAL ACCOUNTING. Hobblebush Books. 2002. $24.95 ISBN 0-9636413-6-0
"An eclectic collection of comments, essays, diatribes, steps, and missteps during unguided meanderings through academics, law, politics, banking and diplomacy." This book gives a vivid picture of the life and career of Judge Treat. He is known for his common-sense rulings, his influence in the courts and in politics, his founding of the Bank Meridian in Hampton, N.H., and as American Delegate to the United Nations during the Reagan administration. He resides in Stratham, N.H.

Weeks, Silas B. NEW ENGLAND QUAKER MEETINGHOUSES, PAST AND PRESENT. Friends United Press. 2001. $18.50 ISBN 0-944350-51-8
Historical facts and anecdotes on 138 New England Quaker meetinghouses, some dating back to the 18th century. There are photographs of each building, date of erection, location, and information on whether the building is still in use as a meetinghouse, plus listing and directions to burial grounds.

Wetherell, W.D., editor. THIS AMERICAN RIVER, FIVE CENTURIES OF WRITINGS ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT. University Press of New England. 2002. $30.00 ISBN 1584651113
Anthology of writings about the Connecticut River, celebrating 400 years of valley life. Themes include: Early travelers, the Classic guides, and River of War.

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Bunker, Dusty. THE TWO-TIMING CORPSE. Mystery and Suspense Press. 2002. $14.95 ISBN 0-595-21621-8
Second book in the author's Number Mysteries set in rural New Hampshire. Samantha, a numerologist, is hired to investigate the murder of a company owner. His body is found next to some tarot cards. Mystery lovers will enjoy renewing acquaintance with Sam and her family, and trying to solve the murder.

Mathis, Cleopatra. WHAT TO TIP THE BOATMAN. Sheep Meadow Press. 2001. $16.95 ISBN 1878818910
A narrative collection of poems about mothering a troubled and gifted daughter. Winner of the 2001 Jane Kenyon Award for Outstanding Book of Poetry. The author lives in Hanover, N.H.