NEW HAMPSHIRE BOOK COLUMN

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Ahern, Maureen and Paul Tuller. NEW HAMPSHIRE SUMMER COLONIES: DUBLIN AND CORNISH. Blue Tree, Portsmouth, N.H. 2007 $20.00
ISBN 9780979201493
The authors, art experts residing in Dublin, have produced a small art book about the two famous art colonies that thrived in New Hampshire about 100 years ago. The book includes many color reproductions of the works of members of the Dublin and Cornish art colonies.

Albert, John-Michael, editor. THE 2008 POETS' GUIDE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE. Poetry Society of New Hampshire, Dover, N.H. 2007 $20.00
ISBN 9780972416726
An anthology of 200 poems about the state of New Hampshire from poets scattered across the country, writing both currently and for the past 200 years.

Baker, Emerson W. THE DEVIL OF GREAT ISLAND: WITCHCRAFT AND CONFLICT IN EARLY NEW ENGLAND. Palgrave Macmillan, New York, N.Y. 2007 $24.95
ISBN 9781403972071
In 1682, before the infamous Salem (MA) witchcraft hysteria and trails, the New Hampshire town of Great Island (now New Castle) was the site of strange and frightening events attributed to witches.

Baker, Julie. THE BREAD AND ROSES STRIKE OF 1912. Morgan Reynolds, Greensboro, N.C. 2007 $27.95
ISBN 9781599350448
A history of the labor strike that took place in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1912, bringing attention to the horrible working conditions of poor factory laborers, especially children. Written for a middle school age readership by the Amherst, N.H. author.

Baker, Roberta. OLIVE'S FIRST SLEEPOVER. Little, Brown and Company, New York, N.Y. 2007 $16.99
ISBN 9780316734189
This is the fourth children's picture book about the adventures of Olive, a precocious young girl. This is Olive's first time away from home overnight, at her friend Lizard's house. Author Baker lives in Tilton, N.H.

Berube, Paul D. TRAIL'S END POETRY: LESSONS IN LIFE. PublishAmerica, Baltimore, MD. 2007 $14.95
ISBN 1424180090
This is Berube's first book of poetry, reflecting on his life experiences as a firefighter, soldier, husband, and father. The author lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Brandon, Craig. MONADNOCK: MORE THAN A MOUNTAIN. Surry Cottage Books, Keene, N.H. 2007 $24.95
ISBN 9780979506710
Brandon, a journalist, lives in Surry, N.H., in view of Mount Monadnock. The popular mountain has inspired this book incorporating history, art and literature about the mountain.

Carlson-Bradley, Martha. SEASON WE CAN'T RESIST: POEMS. WordTech Editions, Cincinnati, OH. 2007 $17.00
ISBN 9781933456638
Hillsborough poet and editor Carlson-Bradley has written this small collection of poems. She received the Individual Artist Fellowship from the New Hampshire Council on the Art in 2005.

Cezanne, Jeannette. OPEN YOUR HEART WITH GEOCACHING: MASTERING LIFE THROUGH LOVE OF EXPLORATION. DreamTime Publishing, Las Vegas, NV. 2007 $14.95
ISBN 97816019660046'
Cezanne, a New Hampshire resident, extols the positive virtues of the new hobby of geocaching, a version of treasure hunting and exploration using a GPS unit.

Clark, Edie. SATURDAY BEANS AND SUNDAY SUPPERS: KITCHEN STORIES FROM MARY'S FARM. Powersbridge Press, Peterborough N.H. 2007 418.95
ISBN 0971993459
Clark is a long time columnist for the venerable Yankee Magazine who lives in Dublin, N.H. This collection of warm, nostalgic essays is focused on the power of food, with recipes for comfort food included.

Clarkson, Stephen. PATRIOT'S REWARD. Peter E. Randall Publisher, Portsmouth, N.H. 2007 $24.05
ISBN 9781931807562
Rye resident Clarkson has penned a historical novel set in colonial Portsmouth in 1755. Young hero Will Clarkson is a slave who becomes caught up in the colony's struggle for independence.

Cleland, Jane K. DEADLY APPRAISAL. St. Martin's, Minotaur, N.Y. 2007 $23.95
ISBN 9780312343668
Second mystery novel about Josie Prescott, a New York transplant now running an antiques business in a New Hampshire seacoast community. She helps solve a murder that took place during a gala event she hosted. Cleland formerly owned an antiques store in Portsmouth.

Freedman, James O. FINDING THE WORDS: THE EDUCATION OF JAMES O. FREEDMAN. Princeton University Press, Princeton, N.J. 2007 $29.95
ISBN 9780691129273
A memoir of the first 27 years of life of Freedman, the 15th president of Dartmouth College. He grew up in Manchester, N.H. and died of cancer in 2006.

Hall, Donald. EAGLE POND. Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA. 2007 $14.95
ISBN 9780618839346
Hall was the former 14th Poet Laureate of the United States, and also New Hampshire's poet laureate. This book gathers all of his writings about Eagle Pond Farm, his ancestral home and long time residence. Several previously uncollected pieces are included.

Hastings, Honey. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DIVORCE HANDBOOK. Amoskeag Press, Temple, N.H. 2007 $24.00
ISBN 9781893421011
Attorney Hastings specializes in divorce issues and has published the second edition of her guide to the basics of New Hampshire divorce law and related topics such as child support, taxes, alimony, etc.

Hebert, Ernest and Jon Gilbert Fox. NEW HAMPSHIRE PATTERNS. University Press of New England, Hanover, N.H. 2007 $35.00
ISBN 9781584655251
New Hampshire novelist Hebert has written ten essays about New Hampshire politics, fishing, yard sales, and much more about life in our state. Accompanying photos by Fox highlight the beauty and variety of everyday life in New Hampshire.

Higgins, Matthew. JOSEPH EMERSON WORCESTER: A DISTINGUISHED AND GRACIOUS NEW ENGLAND LEXICOGRAPHER. Duncross Brooks, Concord, N.H. 20007 $14.00
ISBN 9780979486098
Former New Hampshire State Librarian Higgins has penned a biography of Worcester, who was born in Bedford, N.H. Worcester's Dictionary of the English Language (1860) was a serious rival to Noah Webster's dictionary.

Jarvis, Kimberly A. FRANCONIA NOTCH AND THE WOMEN WHO SAVED IT. University Press of New England, Hanover, N.H. 2007 $25.95.
ISBN 9781584656272
In the 1920s a battle erupted between the lumber companies and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests over the future of the Franconia Notch region. In 1928 the Franconia Notch Forest Reservation was created, due in large measure to the efforts of the New Hampshire Federation of Women's Clubs.

The Key Foundation, Inc. WAH-TUT-CA SCOUT RESERVATION (Images of America series). Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, S.C. 2007 $19.99
ISBN 9780738549781
A photographic history compiled by former staffers of a Boy Scout summer camp first opened in Northwood in 1937.

Kumin, Maxine. STILL TO MOW: POEMS. W.W. Norton & Co., New York, N.Y. 2007 $23.95
ISBN 9780393065497
This is Kumin's 16th collection of poems. Kumin, a Warner resident, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and is a former Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.

Laine, Kristen. AMERICAN BAND: MUSIC, DREAMS, AND COMING OF AGE IN THE HEARTLAND. Gotham Books, New York, N.Y. 2007 $26.00.
ISBN 9781592403196
New Hampshire journalist (and former high school band member) Laine returns to her home state of Indiana to chronicle a season of the championship Concord High School marching band in Elkhart.

Laufman, Dudley. WALKING STICKS. Beech River Books, Center Ossipee, N.H. 2007 $18.00
ISBN 9780979377822
Canterbury resident Laufman may be better known as a musician and country dance caller, but he is also an accomplished poet, as evidenced by this collection of poetry.

McLeish, Todd. GOLDEN WINGS AND HAIRY TOES: ENCOUNTERS WITH NEW ENGLAND'S MOST IMPERILED WILDLIFE. University Press of New England, Hanover, N.H. 2007 $26.00
ISBN 9781584656265
The author shadowed experts around New England in preparation for these profiles of fourteen of New England's rarest plants and animals. Included are the golden-winged warble, the Indiana bat (hairy toes) and Concord's Karner Blue Butterfly.

Michelson, Richard. TUTTLE'S RED BARN: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S OLDEST FAMILY FARM. G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, N.Y. 2007 $16.99
ISBN 9780399243547
A charming picture book about still existing farm started by John Tuttle of Dover in 1632. Illustrated by Vermont artist and Caldecott Medal winner Mary Azarian.

Peters, Robin Ann. NASHUA: THEN AND NOW. Arcadia Publishing, Portsmouth, N.H. 2006 $19.99
ISBN 0738539015
A series of historic and contemporary photographs contrasting the bustling Nashua of today with its historic counterpart.

Porter, Jane Molloy. FRIENDLY EDIFICES: PISCATAQUA LIGHTHOUSES AND OTHER AIDES TO NAVIGATION 1771-1939. Peter E. Randall Publisher for Portsmouth Marine Society, Portsmouth, N.H. 2006 $35.00
ISBN 0915819368
An extensive history, well illustrated, of the five lighthouses in this area of New Hampshire and Maine. Construction details are included. Porter is a Portsmouth resident and former Keeper of the Portsmouth Athenaeum.

Robinson, Jeremy. ANTARKTOS RISING. Breakneck Books Publishing Company, Barrington, N.H. 2007 $14.99.
ISBN 9780979692901
New Hampshire novelist and screenwriter has written a science fiction novel about a global catastrophe that results in Antarctica becoming a new Eden and the last hope for the survival of mankind.

Rogers, Barbara Radcliffe and Stillman Rogers. OFF THE BEATEN PATH: NEW HAMPSHIRE: A GUIDE TO UNIQUE PLACES. Insiders' Guide, Guilford, CT. 2007 $14.95
ISBN 978/0762740543
Seventh edition of an alternative travel guide to destinations throughout the state that the typical tourist might not visit.

Rule, Rebecca. COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE: TRUE STORIES, EMBELLISHMENTS, AND OUTRIGHT LIES. Plaidswede Publishing, Concord, N.H. 2006 $15.95
ISBN 9780975521670
Author and humorist Rule has compiled this collection of her mostly true, and always funny, stories of New Hampshire rural life and characters.

Scaramelli, Richard A. SURRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: A TWENTIETH-CENTURY HISTORY, 1920-2000. Peter E. Randall Publisher, Portsmouth, N.H. 2006 $30.00
ISBN 1931807434
A history of the town of Surry from the end of World War I, when there were 200 residents, to the present day. The town population is still under 1,000, but it is one of the wealthiest towns in the state. The author is a former professor and administrator at Keene State College and lives in Swanzey.

Silva, Don. BLACK KESTREL: A STORY OF MADEIRA. Booklocker.com, Bangor, ME. 2006 $15.95
ISBN 9781601450227
This is a fictional account of the author's ancestral homeland, the island of Madeira. The protagonist is a young man fighting tyranny in 18th century Madeira. Silva taught writing at the University of New Hampshire.

Simic, Charles. MEMORY PIANO. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. 2006 $55.00
ISBN 9780472099405
Collected essays on the topic of poetry by acclaimed New Hampshire poet Simic. Simic is a UNH professor of English, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and current U.S. Poet Laureate.

Smith, Steven D. MOUNT CHOCORUA: A GUIDE AND HISTORY. Bondcliff Books, Littleton, N.H. 2006 $14.95
ISBN 1931271208
A comprehensive book covering geography, natural history, history, and hiking one of New Hampshire's most scenic mountains.

Sullivan, Michael. ESCAPADE JOHNSON AND MAYHEM AT MOUNT MOOSILAUKE. Big Guy Books, Inc., Carlsbad, CA. 2006 $3.95
ISBN 1929945701
Sullivan, a former New Hampshire librarian, has written an adventure story to appeal to young boys. Our hero, Escapade, takes a field trip with his 5th grade class to Mt. Moosilauke where he encounters a bear.

Sweet, Ken. CLEAN. E.K. Sweet 2 lulu.com. 2006 $14.99
ISBN 9781411696013
A semi-autobiographical first novel by a New Hampshire native who resides in Laconia. The story revolves around Benjamin Whyte who is on a spiritual quest.

Vancelette, Carl. THE ELUSIVE MASTERPOINT. Vivisphere Publishing, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 2006 $18.00
ISBN 9781587761591
Author Vancelette, of Barrington, is a Bronze Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League. This memoir traces his life playing bridge and pursuing his goal of excellence.

Velie, Dianalee. THE MANY ROADS TO PARADISE. Rock Village Publishing, Middleborough, MA. 2006 $16.00
ISBN 0976635666
This is the third collection of poetry by this Newbury poet and playwright. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.

Volk, Joyce Geary, editor. THE WARNER HOUSE: A RICH AND COLORFUL HISTORY. The Warner House Association, Portsmouth, N.H. 2006 $25.00
ISBN 0974089516
This beautiful history of a historic home built in Portsmouth in 1716 covers three centuries of drama, from its construction by a wealthy merchant, to threatened demolition in 1932, and eventual rescue by the Warner House Association.

Wagner, Joyce. RANDOM OVERTHOUGHTS. Plaidswede Publishing, Concord, N.H. 2006 $18.95
ISBN 97809755216637
A collection of humorous columns by journalist Wagner, who lives in Orange, N.H. and Martha's Vineyard.

Wakefield-Brookfield Historical Society. WAKEFIELD AND BROOKFIELD (Images of America). Arcadia Publishing, Portsmouth, N.H. 2006 $19.99
ISBN 9738544795
A collection of historic illustrations representing the history of two small towns in the Lakes Region.

Wallner, Peter A. FRANKLIN PIERCE: MARTYR FOR THE UNION. Plaidswede Publishing, Concord, N.H. 2007 $31.95.
ISBN 9780979078422
Volume two of a comprehensive new biography of New Hampshire's only U.S. President. This volume covers Pierce's troubled presidency, his post-presidential years and his opposition to the Civil War. Wallner lives in New Hampshire and is Library Director for the N.H. Historical Society.

Wanzer, Paula. SURF'S UP FOR FLYNN: HOW A YOUNG GIRL WITH AUTISM SWIMS THROUGH HER FEAR PLUS TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES. One Step Further, Meredith, N.H. 2006 $11.95
ISBN 0977845907
A photobook illustrating an autistic child's progress in learning to swim. The book includes techniques for professionals to use. The author is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist in New Hampshire.

WELL...WHAT'S ALL THAT DRILLING ABOUT? American Ground Water Trust, Concord, N.H. 2007 $7.95
ISBN 9781597660198
An instructional picture book about drilling for well water, with charming illustrations by a talented New Hampshire high school student (Rachel Pender).

Williams, Ann Joslin. THE WOMAN IN THE WOODS: LINKED STORIES. Eastern Washington University Press, Spokane, WA. 2007 $14.95
ISBN 9781597660198
Inter-related stories set in New Hampshire where the author, daughter of author Thomas Williams, grew up. Williams is the winner of the 2005 Spokane Prize for Short Fiction.

Williams, Lois. RELIGION AT THE ISLES OF SHOALS: ANGLICANS, PURITANS, MISSIONARIES, UUS (UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS), AND UCCS (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). Peter E. Randall Publisher, Portsmouth, N.H. 2006
ISBN 0974241407
The author, a regular visitor to Star Island, traces the 400 year religious history of the islands from the first British fisherman who sold fish back to England to the present.

Wilson, Fred. SO MUCH TROUBLE IN THE WORLD-BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Hood Museum of Art, distributed by University Press of New England, Hanover, N.H. 2006 $24.95
ISBN 0944722318
Wilson is an American contemporary artist known for rearranging museum collections in unusual ways. This is the exhibit catalog for his work at the Hood Museum.

Wood, Paula Casey. THE BAREFOOT FARMER OF PAWTUCKAWAY: THE STORY OF GEORGE GOODRICH. Publishing Works, Exeter, N.H. 2007 $9.95
ISBN 9781933002347
Around 1910, Goodrich was one of the last farmers in the Raymond, N.H. area. This book, appropriate for children, is history, illustrated with period photos. The author is a former teacher and New Hampshire resident.

Wooster, Chuck, editor. THE OUTSIDE STORY: LOCAL WRITERS EXPLORE THE NATURE OF VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. Northern Woodlands, Corinth, VT. 2006 $19.95
ISBN 0978659902
Collected essays on the natural history of the neighboring states, including coyotes, sugar maples, porcupines and other topics. The essays are by a variety of authors, including Ted Levin, Michael Caduto and others.

Zwicker, Roxie J. HAUNTED PORTSMOUTH: SPIRITS AND SHADOWS OF THE PAST. Haunted America, Charleston, S.C. 2007 $17.99.
ISBN 9781596292338
A brief tour guide to some of Portsmouth's "haunted" sites.