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Between XX and XY  [paper, $15]

“Callahan does a good job of exploring intersex individuals, who are neither male nor female, and argues that they need to be accepted for what they are and not viewed as defective.”  —Publishers Weekly

“Immunologist Callahan takes a fascinating look at the biology and human experience of intersexuality, a state in between male and female.”  —Discover Magazine

“Callahan’s writing style is both accessible and engaging; it reads more like creative non-fiction, a la Malcolm Gladwell.”  —Ms. Magazine

Sweet Invention [paper, $17] 

“A lush confection in its own right. . . This is a must-read for all of us who care about food history, or have a sweet tooth.”  —Ian Kelly, author, Cooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Careme, the First Celebrity Chef

“A food historian and former chef, Krondl . . . combines copious research and skilled narrative in this delightful journey through the history of dessert.” —Publishers Weekly

“Offers a wholly satisfying and erudite journey through the political, religious, cultural and sexual roles that sweets have played on the world’s stage. Blending the ingredients of social history, memoir, food literature and travel writing, the book satisfies on multiple levels.” —Star Tribune

Hendrix on Hendrix [paper, $18]

“The Voodoo Child speaks. Nobody will ever be able to fully explain a phenomenon like Jimi Hendrix, but Hendrixologist Steven Roby gives us the next best thing—and the one person almost least heard from on the subject—Hendrix himself.”  —Joel Selvin, senior pop music correspondent, San Francisco Chronicle

“…This beautifully edited and annotated collection provides abundant insights into the heart and mind of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Jimi’s story has been told ad nauseam, but often the hype overshadows the human, and the legend subsumes the man. Here we have Hendrix in his own words, with all of his confusion, contradiction, vulnerability, beauty, and brilliance intact.”  —Guitar Player