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|  | Welding with Children by Tim Gautreaux These short stories, many of them about family life in Louisiana, serve up a gumbo of eccentric Southerners, some dangerous and some merely boldly spiced. A manic-depressive Creole piano player, an unemployed one-armed lesbian professor, and a con man with no scruples about tricking an old man into hard labor are among the characters in this book,which was a New York Times Notable Book in 1999. AUTHOR: Tim Gautreaux PUBLISHER: Picador FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Touring Montana & Wyoming Hot Springs by Jeff Birkby Featuring everything from developed hot springs resorts to isolated mountain pools, this guide covers more than 50 publicly accessible hot springs in Montana and Wyoming. Clear directions are given to each hot spring along with historical notes, nearby attractions, and accommodations. Also included is a discussion of hot springs and soaking regulations in Yellowstone National Park. AUTHOR: Jeff Birkby PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, The FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Inside Cisco by Ed Paulson Description not available.An insider outlines the key strategies behind the success of Cisco, deconstructing the corporate culture and management techniques that have made the company a powerful player in the technology sector. AUTHOR: Ed Paulson PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Our Patchwork Planet by Giulio Maestro, Helen R. Sattler An exploration of plate tectonics that examines the constant movement beneath the earth's surface. Color photographs accompany the text. AUTHOR: Giulio Maestro, Helen R. Sattler PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home by Kent Lester Description not available.A revised edition of the best-selling guide for managing home construction covers all aspect of homebuilding, from financing and site selection to working with suppliers, subcontractors, and building inspectors. Original. AUTHOR: Kent Lester PUBLISHER: F & W Publications, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Making Soaps & Scents by Catherine Bardey, Zeva Oelbaum This guide introduces readers to basic techniques for creating decorative soaps, tempting scents, and luxurious shampoos. Soap recipes include Cleansing Lavender Key Lime Soap for healing irritated skin, moisturizing Honey Almond Soap with Nutmeg for moisturizing dry skin, and Smooth Coconut Rosewood Soap for enhancing all skin types. AUTHOR: Catherine Bardey, Zeva Oelbaum PUBLISHER: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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