An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories, Volume 2 Author : Ivan Brunetti (ed.) ISBN : 9780300126716 Publisher : Yale University Press Price : $59.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock In this new anthology, Ivan Brunetti focuses on very recent works by gifted contemporary artists engaged in the fast-paced world of comic art. The book presents contemporary art comics produced by 75 artists, along with some classic comic strips and other related fine art and historical materials. 385 b/w + colour illustrations.

Cats in Books: A Celebration of Cat Illustration through the Ages Author : Rodney Dale ISBN : 9780712350235 Publisher : British Library Publishing Price : $19.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock In this lavishly illustrated volume, Rodney Dale presents some of the finest renderings of cats as they have appeared in books over the centuries. Some, like Sir John Tenniel's classic "Cheshire Cat" or Lewis Caroll's "Alice's Adventures under Ground", are well known; others, such as the cats shown in the margins of the "Lindisfarne Gospels" and "Luttrell Psalter", may be new to many readers.

Chocolate: Pathways to the Gods Author : Meredith L. Dreiss & Sharon Edgar Greenhill ISBN : 9780816524648 Publisher : University of Arizona Press Price : $69.95 Pub Date : January 2009 Availability : Not Yet Published "Chocolate" takes readers on a journey through 3,000 years of the history of chocolate. From the pre-Columbian images included in this book, and in the accompanying 60-minute DVD documentary, we are able to see the importance of chocolate to the Maya, Aztecs, Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs who grew, produced, traded, and fought over the prized food. Includes 132 colour photographs + 10 illustrations + 2 maps.

Cooking: The Quintessential Art Author : Herve This & Pierre Gagnaire ISBN : 9780520252950 Publisher : University of California Press Price : $49.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock From its opening question—“How can we reasonably judge a meal?”—this beautiful book picks up where Brillat-Savarin left off almost two centuries ago. Hervé This, a co-founder of the new approach to studying the scientific basis of cooking known as molecular gastronomy, investigates the question of culinary beauty in a series of playful, lively, and erudite dialogues.

Evolution: The First Four Billion Years Author : Michael Ruse & Joseph Travis ISBN : 9780674031753 Publisher : Harvard University Press Price : $79.95 Pub Date : February 2009 Availability : Not Yet Published Spanning evolutionary science from its inception to its latest findings, from discoveries and data to philosophy and history, this book is the most complete, authoritative, and inviting one-volume introduction to evolutionary biology available.

Felt Author : Willow Mullins ISBN : 9781845204396 Publisher : Berg Publishers Price : $79.95 Pub Date : January 2009 Availability : Not Yet Published From nomads’ tents to poodle skirts, from car parts to Christmas tree ornaments, felt is one of the world’s oldest and most understated textiles. This book covers the history and development of this ubiquitous fabric from the earliest archaeological evidence in the mountains of Siberia to the works of contemporary fibre arts and sculptors. 32 colour + 8 b/w illustrations.

Sex and the City Author : Deborah Jermyn ISBN : 9780814332887 Publisher : Wayne State University Press Price : $34.95 Pub Date : February 2009 Availability : Not Yet Published This title examines 'Sex and the City' and its production background, place in television history, innovations to the genre, reception, and lasting cultural impact. Providing a broad study, Jermyn draws on close textual analysis of selected episodes, existing critical work on the program, testimonies from its stars and producers, and intertextual evidence ranging from the 'Sex and the City' bus tour to fan guides and Web sites.

Stat-Spotting: A Field Guide to Identifying Dubious Data Author : Joel Best ISBN : 9780520257467 Publisher : University of California Press Price : $39.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock Entertaining, informative, and concise, Stat-Spotting is essential reading for people who want to be more savvy and critical consumers of news and information. It features pertinent examples from today’s news, including the number of deaths reported in Iraq, the threat of second-hand smoke, and many more. This book provides a commonsense approach that doesn’t require advanced maths or statistics.

Ted Hughes: Poems and Short Stories Author : British Library Sound Archives ISBN : 9780712305495 Publisher : British Library Publishing Price : $39.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock In these recordings Hughes explains the origins and development of some of his most famous animal poems, such as The Thought-Fox. The set contains five complete talks, all illustrated with Hughes’ readings of his own and others’ poetry, plus readings from the collection Season Songs. Audio CD Set (2 CDs with booklet)

Ted Hughes: Poetry in the Making Author : British Library Sound Archives ISBN : 9780712305549 Publisher : British Library Publishing Price : $39.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock This audio set features live and studio recordings of Ted Hughes introducing and reading his work. The recordings include extensive selections from Remains of Elmet and Moortown Diary, his Crow poems and two short stories. Audio CD Set (2 CDs with booklet)

The Consolation of Philosophy Author : Boethius ISBN : 9780674031050 Publisher : Harvard University Press Price : $36.95 Pub Date : Available Now Availability : In Stock Composed while its author was imprisoned, The Consolation of Philosophy remains one of Western literature’s most eloquent meditations on the transitory nature of earthly belongings, and the superiority of things of the mind. Slavitt presents an accessible and modern version for both long-time admirers and those encountering it for the first time.