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HistoryMidnight Rising: John Brown and the

Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz (Henry Holt $28). How the 1859 raid on Harper’s Ferry, led by the radical abolitionist and a small band, impacted a nation on the verge of conflict. Signed copies will be available.

The End: The Defiance and Destruction of Hitler’s Germany, 1944–1945 by Ian Kershaw (Penguin $35). Kershaw’s comprehensive research, measured prose, commonsense in-sight, and a mesmerizing explana-tion of how and why Nazi Germany chose self-annihilation.

What It Is Like to Go to War by Karl Marlantes (Grove /A t l a n -tic $25.95). The award-winning au-thor of Matterhorn tells of the psycho-logical and spiri-tual toll of war on soldiers in an effort to make sense of his experience. Signed copies available.

Civi l izat ion: The West and the Rest by Niall Fergu-son (Penguin $35). How the West rose to dominate the rest of the world using ideas from science, consumerism, competition and the rule of law.

The Time of Our Lives: Past, Present, Promise by Tom Brokaw (Random House $26). The author of The Greatest Generation traces four generations of his and others’ families to highlight changes in the American dream and to wonder what can happen next.

BiograpHy / MeMoirHere Comes Trouble by Michael Moore

(Grand Central $26.99). Moore takes on the major issues of our society, showing with great clarity and persuasiveness that the two sides are really not as far apart as we might believe on the most divisive issues of our time.

Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon (Norton $39.95 Nov.) A fascinating new biography of the Italian master’s tumultu-ous life and mysterious death.

Tolstoy: A Russian Life by Rosamund Bartlett (Houghton Mifflin $35 Nov.).

This new bio draws on recently released archives to present a complete portrait of the much my-thologized Russian literary master.

Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin (Penguin $36). The eventful life of England’s greatest novelist is beautifully rendered by liter-ary biographer Tomalin.

On Conan Doyle: Or, the Whole Art of Storytelling by Michael Dirda (Princeton

$19.95). A delightful introduction to the creator of Sherlock Holmes, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic.

Hemingway’s Boat: Everything He Loved in Life and Lost, 1934–1961 by Paul Hendrickson (Knopf $30). Through new ma-terials and interviews with Hemingway’s sons, Hendrickson gives a new understanding of the life and tragic suicide of one of America’s most important writers.

And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life by Charles Shields (Holt $30 Nov.). The authorita-tive and authorized biography of the writer who changed the direction of American literature.

My Long Trip Home: A Family Memoir by Mark Whitaker (Simon & Schuster $25.99). In a dramatic, moving work of historical reporting and personal discovery, award-winning journal-ist Mark Whitaker traces the story of his parents, a fascinating but star-crossed interracial couple.

He arrives at a new understanding of the family dramas that shaped their lives—and his.

Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert (Globe Pequot $27.99). The only film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize, Ebert delivers the full story of his incredible life and career.

Feeding on Dreams: Confes-sions of an Unrepentant Exile by Ariel Dorfman (Houghton Mifflin $27). Argentinean novelist, play-wright, essayist, human rights activist and Duke professor offers a tender and merciless memoir of what it means to change deeply when you have no choice. Signed copies available.

Holy Ghost Girl: A Memoir by Donna Johnson (Penguin $26). A compassionate, humorous, deadpan and surreal story of faith, betrayal, and coming-of-age on the evangelical sawdust trail, a rich world in which the mystery of faith and human frailty share a surprising and humorous coexistence. Signed copies available.

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Maman’s Homesick Pie by Donia Bijan (Algonquin $19.95). Iranian immigrant and award-winning chef Bijan unwinds the story of her family’s exile from Iran in the 1970s and her assimilation into American life. Includes 30 inspired recipes.

John Huston: Courage and Art by Jeffrey Meyers (Crown $30). The first complete biogra-phy of the director, writer, actor, and bon vivant who made such iconic films as The Maltese Falcon and The African Queen.

Chaplin: A Life by Stephen Weissman (Arcade $14.95 Nov.). The life and work of filmdom’s comic genius from a psychoanalyti-cal perspective, focusing on his childhood and early career.

FiCtioNCain by Jose Saramago, Translated by

Margaret Jull Costa (Houghton Mifflin $24). In his last novel, Sara-mago daringly reimag-ines the characters and narratives of the Bible through the story of Cain. A startling, beautifully written, and powerful book, in all ways a f itting end to Saramago’s extraordi-nary career.

The night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Doubleday $26.95). Two magicians battle over love in a circus at the end of the 19th century—“a smashing tale of greed, fate, and love.”

The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides (FSG $28). A modern-day riff on the “marriage plot” at the heart of the great English novels made famous by writers such as Jane Austen and George Eliot. Signed copies will be available.

The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson (Ecco $23.99). Brilliant story about survival by two adult children whose parents raised them to participate in bizarre, outra-geous performance art. Signed copies available.

nightwoods by Charles Frazier (Random House $26). A suspense-ful, literary page turner set in the N.C. mountains in the ’60s by the National Book Award winner of Cold Mountain. Signed 1st editions available.

Prague Cemetary by Umberto Eco, trans-lated by Richard Dixon (Houghton-Miffllin $28). Eco at his best—19th century conspira-cies and political intrigue; a dark tale that is delightfully embellished with sophisticated and playful commentary on, among other things, Freud, metafiction, and the challenges of his-toriography.

MysteryPlugged by Eoin Colfer (Overlook $24.95).

The long-awaited crime caper so outlandish, so maniacal, so wickedly funny, it could have only come from the mind that brought you Artemis Fowl.

Three-Day Town by Margaret Maron (Hachette $25.99). On her long-delayed hon-eymoon to NYC with husband Dwight, Deb-orah Knott becomes embroiled in a murder, which teams her up with Sigrid Harald of the NYPD to catch the killer. Signed copies will be available.

BusiNess18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master

Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done by Peter Bregman (Hachette $24.99). Columnist (Harvard Business Review) Bregman clearly shows how busy people can cut through all the

daily clutter and distraction, and find a way to focus on those things that matter most.

The Warren Buf fet t Stock Port folio: Warren Buffett’s Stock Picks: When and Why He Is Investing in Them by Mary Buffett and David Clark (Scribner $25). An analysis of what every investor wants and needs—an insider’s guide to the stocks Buffett buys and why.

liFestyleA Book of Miracles: In-

spiring True Stories of Heal-ing, Gratitude, and Love by Bernie Siegel, foreword by Deep-ak Chopra (New World Library $19.95). Dr. Siegel compiles examples from his diverse pa-tients, admirers, and colleagues, to showcase miracles and what created them.

A Life in Stitches: Knitting My Way Through Love, Loss, and Laughter by Rachael Her-ron (Chronicle $14.95). Twenty heartfelt essays about a life spent knitting, from the author’s very first sweater to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup. A candid

and funny book, perfect for the knitter who loves to read and the reader who loves to knit.

essaysThe Other Walk: Essays by Sven Birkerts

(Graywolf $15). A series of autobiographical pieces by a master of reflection which examines family, memory, and the small but illuminating moments of life.

religioNThe Shadow of a Great Rock: A Liter-

ary Appreciation of the King James Bible by Harold Bloom (Yale $28). Master literary critic Bloom contends that the King James Bible stands at “the sublime summit of literature in English,” an honor shared only with Shakespeare.

MusiCBest Music Writing 2011, edited by Alex

Ross (Da Capo $16). A celebration of the best writing on every style of music from rock to hip-hop, R&B and jazz to pop and blues, and more.

Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music—The Definitive Life by Tim Riley (Hyperion $35). Music historian and journalist Riley writes the authoritative examination of John Lennon’s life and creative legacy and places Lennon at the center of an epic coming-of-age saga.

Verdi and/or Wagner: Two Men, Two Worlds, Two Centuries by Peter Conrad (Thames & Hud-son $40). This is the first book to compare these t w o c o m p o s -ers and cultural heroes, both of whom were born i n 1813 a n d achieved huge n a t i o n a l a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l renown in their lifetimes—a rich-ly argued tour de force that engages passionately and profoundly with music, biography, history, politics, philoso-phy, psychology, and culture.

poetryWe Almost Disappear by David Bottoms

(Copper Canyon $16). Rooted in the customs of Southern families and peopled with undertakers, bluegrass musicians, daughters practicing karate, and elderly parents, these poems are generous, in-

sightful, and lean headlong into fa-milial wisdom.

M i d n i g h t Lantern: new a n d S e l e c t ed Poems by Tess Gallagher (Free $28). The poet’s definitive collec-tion, featuring 40 years of work and 20 new po-ems.

Terroir by Robert Morgan (Penguin $18).

This latest collection is filled with elegantly written poems that celebrate everything from friendship to a fleeting raindrop to the wonder of the everyday. Signed copies will be available.

Tyger Tyger Burning Bright: Much-Loved Poems You Half-Remember, edited by Ana Samp-son (Trafalgar Square $14.95). A comprehensive collection of verses from more than 80 poems, from the 13th century to the present day, including such luminaries as Burns, Keats, Tennyson, T. S. El-liot, and Philip Larkin.

sCieNCePowering the Future: How

We Will (Eventually) Solve the Energy Crisis and Fuel the Civi-lization of Tomorrow by Robert Laughlin (Basic $26.99). Nobel Laureate Laughlin transports us two centuries into the future to see how the end of burning carbon will affect the earth; he boldly predicts wind, water, and fire will be our sole energy sources.

The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True by Richard Dawkins (Free $29.99). From the birth of humanity to the death of stars, biologist Dawkins examines the full range of natural phenomena. Includes full-color illustrations.

The Best American Science and nature Writing, 2011, edited by Mary Roach (Houghton Mifflin $14.95). Popular columnist and science writer Roach selects the year’s best writings.

Top Screwups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them by Joe and Terri Graedon (Random House $26). An eye-opening look at the medical mistakes that can seriously affect any of us—and an empowering guide that explains what we can do about it. Signed copies available.

politiCs & CurreNt eveNtsWhat It Means to Be a Democrat by

George McGovern (Rosenthal $22.95). A call-to-arms by the former Presidential candidate that combines personal anecdotes and cultural critiques to remind liberals of their ideological compass and to restore confidence. “[McGovern] remains one of the country’s most decent and thoughtful public servants.” —Tom Brokaw. Signed copies will be available.

Buckley: William F. Buckley Jr. and the Rise of American Conservatism by Carl T. Bogus (Bloomsbury $30). A groundbreaking biography of the man who created the formula for modern conservatism, and the story of how he built the political movement that reshaped America.

Republic, Lost: A Declaration for Inde-pendence by Lawrence Lessig (Twelve $26.99). Harvard Law School professor Lessig investigates the most vexing problem in American democ-racy: how money corrupts our nation’s politics, and the critical campaign to stop it.

Pity the Billionaire: The Unex-pected Resurgence of the American Right by Thomas Frank (Holt $24 Jan.). From the bestselling author of What’s the Matter with Kansas comes an insightful and sardonic look at how the worst economy since the 1930s has brought about the revival

of conservatism. Signed copies will be available.

In Your Eyes a Sand-storm: Ways of Being Palestinian by Arthur Neslett (Univ. of Califor-nia $34.95). Against the backdrop of a new push for peace, the voices of Palestinian women, chil-dren, farmers, f ighters, drug dealers, policemen, doctors, and others span-ning the political divide bring the Palestinian story to life.

CooKBooKsBasic to Brilliant, Y’all:

150 Refined Southern Recipes and Ways to Dress Them Up

for Company by Vi rg in ia Wi l l i s (Ten Speed $35). Soul-satisfying rec-ipes with a French twist, each accom-panied with a new preparation tech-nique, fresh presen-tation style, or cre-ative recipe variation that transforms an already wonderful

dish into an all-out show stopper.new Turn in the South: Southern Flavors

Reinvented for Your Kitchen by Hugh Acheson (Clarkson Potter $35). Combines classic French technique with a Southern sense of place, using unique Southern ingredients in a fresh, innova-tive style. Signed copies will be available.

Paula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible: The new Classic Guide to Delicious Dishes with More than 300 Recipes (Simon & Schuster $29.95). Deen’s answer to The Joy of Cooking.

sportsThe Last Great Game: Duke vs. Kentucky

and the 2.1 Seconds that Changed Bas-ketball by Gene Wojciechowski (Blue Rider $26.95). A miraculous last-second play lifted Duke over Kentucky in perhaps the greatest college game ever played.

Duke Sucks: A Completely Even-Handed, Unbiased Investigation into the Most Evil Team on Planet Earth by Reed Tucker and Andy Bagwell (Griffin $12.99 Jan.). A detailed examination of why the most hated team in college basketball, Duke, sucks—written by a couple of UNC Tarheel bloggers.

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Letters of Ernest Hemingway, Volume 1: 1907-1922, Sandra Spanier and Robert W. Trogdon, eds. (Cambridge $40.00) Our Price: $28.

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The Louvre: All the Paintings by Vincent Pomarede, photographs by Erich Lessing (Black Dog & Leventhal $75) Our Price: $52.50.

Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites From My Life in Food by Jacques Pepin (Houghton Mifflin $40) Our Price: $28.

A More Perfect Heaven: How Coper-nicus Revolutionized the Cosmos by Dava Sobel (Walker $24) Our Price: $16.80.

One on One: Behind the Scenes with the Greats in the Game by John Feinstein (Hachette $27.99) Our Price: $19.59.

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art & arCHiteCture Edward Durrell Stone: A Son’s Untold

Story of a Legendary Architect by Hicks Stone (Rizzoli $85). A comprehensive and authorita-tive yet touching account of the controversial architect who designed buildings world-wide,

including the Radio City Music Hall, The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), and the N.C. State Leg-islature Building.

R e m b r a n d t i n America (Rizzoli $60). A fully illustrated catalog of the Rembrandt exhibi-tion, including contribu-tions by N.C. Museum of Art co-curator Dennis P. Weller.

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Children’s Books...Holiday BooKs The Christmas Tree Ship by Carol Crane

(Sleeping Bear $15.95). Carol Crane has created a modern Christmas legend, based on the true story of an intrepid captain and his schooner. Ages 4+.

The First Christmas by Jan Pienkowski (Knopf $9.99). Pienkowski’s work shows that small packages can still have much elegance. His detailed silhouettes and artful use of color enhance the classic Biblical Christmas story. Ages 5+.

Joy to the World by Saviour Pirotta (Fran-ces Lincoln $8.95). Reading this collection of five Christmas stories from around the world could begin a new holiday tradition. Vibrantly colored illustrations make this book a pleasure to share with a child. Ages 5+.

Mary Engelbreit’s nutcracker by Mary Engelbreit (Harper Collins $17.99). The famed illustrator re-imagines the classic holiday story with a 1920s flair. Engelbreit’s elaborate, color-ful pictures contain many hidden surprises. It’s a true Christmas confection. Ages 5+.

One Starry night by Lauren Thompson (McElderry $16.99). It’s bedtime at a certain stable in Bethlehem, even for the animals. All is calm, all is quiet. Ages 2+.

A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel (Roaring Brook $15.99). The wild and (re-ally not) Bad Kitty races through alphabets of holiday greed. But time with a wise new friend, and help from a faithful old one, ensure a happy holiday for all. Bruel’s created a colorful, bold, frenetic Christmas keeper. Ages 4+.

Over the Riv-er and Through t h e W o o d b y L . Maria Child, i l l u s . b y M a t t Tavares (Candle-wick $16.99). It is not Thanksgiving without this book. With this new, beau-tifully illustrated edition of the classic song, you can see the snow, feel the ex-citement, and taste the pumpkin pie. For all ages.

Chanukah Lights by Michael Rosen (Candlewick $34.99). Rosen’s poetic text springs to life with spectacular pop-up art by the master himself, Robert Sabuda. Dazzling and sumptuous, this book is a treasure for the winter holiday. Ages 5 to 95.

piCture BooKsGrandpa Green by Lane Smith (Roaring

Brook $16.99). Smith celebrates gardens, family, a life well lived, and, of course, love. Here, the Caldecott Honor recipient strikes the right bal-ance between whimsy and tenderness. Ages 3+.

Otis and the Tornado by Loren Long (Penguin $17.99). Kindly Otis the tractor is

back, along with Calf and other animals. But all is not peaceful on the farm. What’s to be done about bully Bull? Long uses color wonderfully to highlight Otis or the bull against a neutral background. Ages 4+.

King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently (Dial $17.99). With friends, imagination, and a big box, boys take on beasts and mighty dragons. But what’s that THING coming in the dark?! With rhyme and Helen Oxenbury’s exquisite illustrations, this is the perfect book for active little boys. Ages 3+.

Zoozical by Judy Sierra, illus. by Marc Brown (Knopf $17.99). Winter cuts down zoo attendance, so the bored animals are inspired to put on a show. Who better for hip-hop than a hippo and kangaroo? The rhyming & singing sequel to Wild About Books. Ages 4+.

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House $15). Long-lost Dr. Seuss stories from 60 years ago have been dis-covered and published for the first time! Delight in seven ‘new’ tales filled with the unmistak-

able rhythm and rhymes of the Dr. An absolute trea-sure for ages 6 and WAY up!!

Family Storybook Treasury (Houghton Mifflin $18.99). A book-CD combo for the whole family! 16 classic stories and poems, including 8 complete picture books in one spot (with fa-vorites like Sheep in a Jeep, Mike Mulligan, and more). Ages 6+.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Jerry Pinkney (Little Brown $16.99). In elaborate yet intimate watercolors, the Caldecott Medalist sends an inquisitive little chipmunk on a voyage into the stars. A beautiful sendoff for bedtime. Ages 3+.

Mouse & Lion by Rand Burkert, illus. by Nancy Burkert (diCapua $17.95). Mother and son combine talents to create a briskly told and gracefully illustrated version of Aesop’s Fable. Nancy Burkert cleverly uses pale blue spreads to denote past and future events. Ages 3+.

Bear’s Loose Tooth by Karma Wilson, illus. by Jane Chapman (McElderry $16.99). Beloved Bear and his friends return in a reassuring, rhym-ing tale of friendship as Bear deals with his first loose tooth. Ages 3+.

Stars by Mary Lyn Ray, illus. by Maria Frazee (Beach Lane $16.99). A poetic and evoca-tive look at the wonders of stars, from a child’s perspective. What would YOU do if you had a star of your own? Perfect for a soothing night-time read. Ages 3+.

CHapter BooKsThe Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of

a Tale by Carmen Deedy (Peachtree $16.95). A jaunty cat with a deep secret seeks shelter at an inn known for its cheeses, and frequented by Charles Dickens. When he and a mouse with secrets of his own join forces, they just may save England, and help create a famed work of fiction. It’s a Victorian Gooseberry Park! Ages 9+.

Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck (Dial $16.99). Newbery Med-alist Peck serves up his trademark humor and bril-liant writing in this tale of adven-ture, comedy, and even romance set amidst mice shar-ing a 19th-century trans-Atlantic voy-age. Ages 8+. Signed copies available.

V o r d a k t h e Incomprehensible: Rule the School (Eg-

mont $13.99). We loved Vordak the In-comprehensible, and now Vordak —having

accidentally made himself younger—must set his sights for conquest on a more child-sized objective. Cackle along as Vordak plans to Rule the School. Ages 9+.

Darth Paper Strikes Again by Tom Angleberger (Amulet $12.95). More origami—Origami Yoda, that is! Join Dwight and his friends back at McQuarrie Middle School as they fight evil. Oh, and learn how to make a cool paper Vader! Ages 9+.

The Brotherband Chronicles #1: Outcasts by John Flanagan (Philomel $18.99). A compan-ion series to the marvelous Ranger’s Apprentice books, Brotherband focuses on a band of outcast Skandian boys battling at sea with other desper-ate groups. His Ranger’s Apprentice Lost Stories also debuts this fall. Ages 9+.

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick (Scholas-tic $29.99). Caldecott Medalist Selznick should just make room on the shelf for another award. Two seemingly separate tales of a boy and a girl in different decades weave together, one told in text and one told entirely in pictures. And what pictures they are! A masterpiece for ages 9+.

Pie by Sarah Weeks (Scholastic $16.99). Alice finds herself thrust into the world of fierce pie baking competitions when her late aunt bequeaths to Alice her obnoxious cat, who just may know her super secret pie crust recipe. In the midst of frenzied friends and family, Alice finds what really matters. Ages 9+.

Ghosts of the Carolinas for Kids by Terrance Zepke (Pineapple $9.95). 16 spooky tales from a c r o s s Nor t h & South Caro-lina: a ghost t r a i n , p i -rates, haunt-ed schools, a nd more . Ages 9+.

W i l d -w o o d b y Colin Meloy (Harper Col-l ins $17.99). Danger, dra-ma—it’s a cry back to classic children’s adventures. Wonderful, whimsical illustrations. Ages 10+.

Aesop’s Fables retold by Fiona Waters, illus. by Fulvio Testa (Andersen Press $24.95). Can’t have too much Aesop. This is a collection of 60 fables, elegantly retold and beautifully illus-trated. Boldy stated morals conclude each fable and information about Aesop is included. Read and share with all ages.

The Underdogs by Mike Lupica (Penguin $16.99). Will puts together a hometown team, finds an unlikely coach, and weathers the storm of including a girl to have a hard-fought and surprising season. Heartwarming, intelligent and emotionally satisfying story for ages 9 and up. Sports columnist and ESPN reviewer Lupica scores again.

poetry The Hound Dog’s Haiku and Other Poems

for Dog Lovers by Michael J. Rosen (Candlewick $17.99). This parade of canine breeds with Mary Azarian’s stunning woodcut and watercolors il-lustrating Rosen’s verse is a perfect and charming introduction to dogs. Each double-page spread pictures a dog in characteristic action or pose with a witty, descriptive haiku. More detailed information about each dog is included on the last pages. Ages 6+.

teeNThe Apothecary by Maile Meloy (Putnam

$16.99). New to London circa 1952, Janie never expects to get involved with a sacred text, secret potions, experiments, and Russian spies while trying to avert nuclear destruction. Ages 12+.

Dead End In norvelt by Jack Gantos (FSG $15.99). Funny and wild, Dead End is an intrigu-ing mix of memoir and fiction. We’re drawn into the memorable summer of a young Jack Gantos. Ages 12+. Signed copies available.

Goliath by Scott Westerfeld (Pulse $19.99. The alternate WWI battle epic in the steampunk tradition concludes. Crown Prince Alek discovers Deryn’s secrets, and they must decide whether an eccentric inventor who claims his Goliath weapon can end the war is telling the truth. Detailed illustrations add to the atmosphere. Ages 12+.

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (Knopf $27.99). In the long-awaited conclusion to the Inheritance cycle, Eragon and Saphira must gird themselves for the climactic battle that will save or destroy their civilization. Ages 12+.

Steampunk Short Stories by Kelly Link (Candlewick $22.99). In a major steampunk collection, 14 famed authors take us into worlds of automatons, engines, and devices that never were. Fantasy, sci fi, and horror merge together. Ages 15+.

NoNFiCtioNHeart and Soul by Kadir Nelson (Harper

Collins $19.99). With exquisite illustrations and carefully crafted prose, Nelson movingly recounts the long and difficult history of African-Americans in America and succeeds brilliantly. A powerful, glorious work for ages 9+. Signed copies available.

It’s Snowing by Gail Gibbons (Holiday House $17.95). The queen of nonfiction for young readers has the perfect seasonal book with the real deal on snow: how it forms, the mystery of snowflakes, and more. Ages 5+.

Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli (Nat. Geographic $24.95). A sumptuous retelling of Greek myths with heroes, gods, and monsters and a wealth of detail. Ages 9+.

Just a Second by Steve Jenkins (HMH $16.99). You’ll never think about time the same way. What can happen in a second? An hour? A month? The Caldecott illustrator takes us on a marvelous tour through nature. Ages 6+.

I f Y o u L i v e d Here by Giles Laro-che (Houghton Mifflin $16.99). The paper col-lage expert inventively shows how people live differently around the world, now and in the past. Stunning cut paper illustrations. Ages 7+.

nature Adventures by Mick Manning (PGW

$18.95). Part guidebook, part sketchpad, part diary, young children will be inspired to enter the natural world wholeheartedly! Charming watercolor illustrations and drawings. Ages 7+.

BoardIt’s a Little Book by Lane Smith (Roaring

Brook $7.99). Smith adapts his own picture book for older children, It’s a Book, for a younger audi-ence. Yay, books! Ages 1+.

Little Blue Truck Leads the Way by Alice Schertle (Houghton Mifflin $6.99). In a jam? Little Blue Truck is one you want on your side. Bright lights and a big city can’t stop this little guy from being helpful. Ages 2+.

Little north Carolina by Carol Crane (Sleeping Bear $9.95). It’s never too soon to learn about your State. Rhyming riddle fun simplifies the Tweetsie Railroad, Outer Banks, and more. Ages 2+.

The House in the night by Susan Swanson (Houghton Mifflin $7.99). The Caldecott Medal winner uses bright light selectively and superbly in this gentle, reassuring bedtime book. With its pattern of objects, it’ll take a place next to Goodnight Moon. Ages 2+.

Moo by Matthew Van Fleet (S&S $16.99). It’s the perfect tour of the barnyard for toddlers! Super-sturdy pull tabs, touch-and-feel, pop-ups, and even a squeaker highlight this introduction to farm animals. Fantastic! Ages 2+.

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Romantic Wind Serenades, Consortium Classicum, MD&G Records, $20.99 (2011). From the 18th and 19th centuries:Dvorak, Mendelssohn and the rarely recorded Serenade for Winds in B-flat major by Danish composer Wilhelm Hartmann.

Berlioz: Harold in Italy; Paganini: Sonata per la Gran Viola e Orchestra, David Aaron Carpenter, viola, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladi-mir Ashkenazy, conductor, On-dine, $18.99 (2011). What an incredible find! This production gives the listener full access to the brilliance of these performances.

Pablo Garibay plays Scar-latti, Tárrega, Ponce, and José, Pablo Garibay, Naxos $10.99 (2011). Lovers of classical guitar will want to have this recital recording.

Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizons, Yo-Yo Ma, Silk Road Ensemble, Sony, $12.99 (2011). An exploration of the music of India, Iran, Armenia, China and other countries via the unique rhythms, themes and instruments of these cultures.

Villa Lobos, Boieldieu, Rodrigo: Harp Concertos, Catherine Michel, harp, Orchestre National de l’Opéra de Monte Carlo, Antonio de Almeida, conductor, Pentatone Classics, $19.99 (2011). Achieves a comfortable and effortless

relationship between harp and orchestra.

Barbra Strei sand: What Matters Most, Sony $14.99 (2011). Each extraor-dinary song is performed with honesty and simplic-ity in that unmistakable voice.

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