Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Reference Editor, Perry M. Atterberry FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "American Jewish Desk Reference," "Informatica 1.0," "Africana" * Work Right for Your Type: Finding careers that fit your personality * Editor's Pick: "A History of Mathematics" * New and Notable: "Dictionary of Imaginary Places," "Encyclopedia of Hell" * New in Paperback: "Early American Furniture: a Practical Guide," "Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resource Directory" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "American Jewish Desk Reference" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375402438/entertainmentsit From Bella Abzug to Mortimer Zuckerman, from the first bat mitzvah in America to the curious "Vulcan shalom," the American Jewish Historical Society's "American Jewish Desk Reference" offers a fascinating A-to-Z look at Jewish life in the United States. "Informatica 1.0" By Peter M. Black http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375706283/entertainmentsit The Internet is still a wild, chaotic place, and you can spend many hours searching fruitlessly for the information you need. But fear not! Peter M. Black has done all the legwork for you and brings you the coolest stuff on the Web in "Informatica 1.0." "Africana" edited by Kwame Anthony Appiah and Henry Louis Gates Jr. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0465000711/entertainmentsit A splendidly packaged reference work that will adorn libraries and homes for years to come, "Africana" defines the black experience in the same sweeping way that the "Encyclopedia Britannica" defined Euro-American civilization. More important for young readers, the magnificent collection shows that Africans and the continent's descendants are a truly global people who have made tremendous contributions to human civilization. WORK RIGHT FOR YOUR TYPE ************************ You've given up smoking, drinking, and all your other bad habits. You eat right, drink plenty of water, and hit the gym three days a week. And you still feel like something the cat dragged in. It could be that you are in the wrong line of work! Our list of career books is sure to help you find the perfect job. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/feature/-/14406 EDITOR'S PICK ************* "A History of Mathematics" by Carl B. Boyer and Uta C. Merzbach http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471543977/entertainmentsit First published in 1968, "A History of Mathematics" is a tour de force of intellectual history. In just over 600 pages, Boyer surveys mathematical thought from ancient Mesopotamia right up through modern times. Though it does presuppose some knowledge of the field, the interested layperson will have no trouble following along. NEW AND NOTABLE *************** "Dictionary of Imaginary Places" by Alberto Manguel and Gianni Guadalupi http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0151005419/entertainmentsit Like an ordinary geographical dictionary, "The Dictionary of Imaginary Places" contains alphabetically organized entries for more than a thousand locales. In this case, however, the locales in question are far from ordinary--they range from the orc-ridden wastes of Tolkien's Middle-Earth to the languorous shores of Homer's Island of the Lotus-Eaters. This handsome and whimsically charming book, adorned with fanciful line drawings and maps, is rich with enough fictive detail to please the most inveterate reader. "Encyclopedia of Hell" by Miriam Van Scott http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312244428/entertainmentsit From the fire-and-brimstone pit of medieval Christianity to icy Niflheim, the German underworld for anyone who didn't die in battle, Mirima Van Scott's "Encyclopedia of Hell" offers a wide-ranging, multicultural look at the dark side of the afterlife. NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** "Early American Furniture: a Practical Guide" by John Obbard http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1574321412/entertainmentsit Don't get taken in by fakes and imitations! "Early American Furniture: a Practical Guide" is essential reading for anyone interested in collecting and caring for Early American furniture. "Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resource Directory" by David J. Maloney http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1582210160/entertainmentsit If you are serious about antiques and collectibles, you'll want to pick up the latest edition of "Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resource Directory." With thousands of listing for clubs, contacts, periodicals, and Web sites, you'll always know where to go to find the perfect addition to your collection. ****** Looking for power tools? From screwdrivers to scroll saws, our brand-new Home Improvement Store offers the planet's best selection of tools and more. Home Improvement ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Reference section at Reference ******
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