A graceful cycle of simply voiced, lyrical poems about the daily ramblings and nocturnal passions of an open-hearted, immensely likable man-about-Montmartre, the fictitious alter ego of the arts-in-education visionary of SUNY Ulster. Through Charley, Larry Berk will always have Paris—and so will the rest of us.

Zimmerman by the pound! An impressive compendium for serious fans, with 26 pages of photos and a searchable CD-Rom. Gray's magnum opus is authoritative, opinionated, and often downright funny: shortly after a seven-page disquisition on The Band, the following entry appears in its entirety: "Beatles, the. A pop group."

Good, a SUNY New Paltz journalism professor and former president of the Highland school board, writes with insight, humor, and a well-ground axe about the inner workings of the American public education system and the often insoluble issues faced by the hardworking people who volunteer for school board service.

Woodstocker Marita Lopez-Mena contributed a powerful chapter, "Growing Up Middle-Aged," to this eye-opening mix of personal narratives and scholarly essays on the fertile topic of getting dumped late in life. The 26 female contributors offer a surprising variety of perspectives and emotional responses, from rage to resilience.

Stone Mountain Center for Counseling & Biofeedback Director Larsen provides a comprehensive introduction to LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System), a pioneering approach to restoring brain function after physical or emotional trauma, which may also provide a non-invasive alternative therapy for ADHD, anxiety, and depression.