Though university folk are generally expected to produce scholarly works, UC alumni, faculty and staff also write novels, family histories, personal journeys, self-help books and works of spiritual guidance. The following are just some of the recently published general-interest books.
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by Lawrence A.Q. Burnley, (A&S) '79 Like other U.S. Protestant organizations, the Christian Church helped establish schools for African-Americans in the South following the end of the Civil War. According to the author, the most widely read books on the history of this church tend to "relegate the role of black people to passive recipients of white benevolence and largesse in this process of education reform." Instead, Burnley argues that blacks played an active role within the Christian Church, and that white church leaders early efforts may have hindered, rather than helped, the advancement of black people in the South. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0881461342
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by Joseph Clark, UC professor of neurology At 18, Joseph Clark started working as an ambulance attendant to pay his way through college. For the next seven years he worked New York City's most dangerous neighborhoods as an emergency medical technician, dealing with the medical emergencies from drug overdoses, gang fights, car crashes and worse, all while juggling schoolwork and a personal life. His stories are a graphic portrayal of the life of an ambulance EMT. From dealing with a body that is frozen solid and trapped under a front porch to climbing into the burned-out wreck of a car to treat the seriously injured driver, Clark's stories are horrifying, poignant, touching and often filled with the dark humor that is so characteristic of the people who work under extreme stress. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1554074479
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by Duncan Dieterly, (A&S) '61 Author Duncan Dieterly uses the first of a two-book series of short stories to spin tales that, at times, blur the line between reality and fiction; modern-day fables that will fascinate, enlighten, frighten, anger and excite the reader. Born out of the Dieterly’s perceptive eye, rich imagination and colorful life experiences, the stories found in this work range from the drug-infested inter-city slums to the world of high finance and wealth, all wrapped together in one 250-page package. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1436302196
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by Roy Eckart, UC professor emeritus, mechanical engineering This easy-to-read book offers practical advice for young professionals aspiring to leadership positions in the corporate world. Different leadership styles are outlined, along with a leader's tool box, essential for those just beginning their ascent. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1440492150
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by Jeannine Hall Gailey, (A&S) '94, MA (A&S) '99 Alternately funny, violent, wicked and sad, this first collection of poems by Jeannine Hall Gailey presents mythic archetypes in a surprising new light against a backdrop of pop culture, Ovid, Grimm’s fairy tales and the struggles of contemporary women. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0974326437
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by Melissa Kramer, UC journalism student, (A&S) One hundred years ago, five hillside railroads — known as inclines — carried Cincinnati citizens and tourists to the peaks of Mount Adams, Mount Auburn, Clifton and Price Hill. Kramer's first book examines the rise and fall of the inclines and their hilltop resorts through historic images, some never-before published. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738561304
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By Bruce McClung, CCM associate professor The Broadway musical "Lady in the Dark," a smash hit when it debuted in 1941, was never revived and has earned a mystique throughout the years. In this nationally acclaimed book, writer Bruce McClung pieces together the tale of the original production through interviews with 11 former cast members. By weaving their stories together, McClung creates a "biography" of the infamous musical from a backstage perspective. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 019538508X
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by John McNay, UC associate professor of history When Henry Grady died in 1957, one obituary called him “America’s top diplomatic soldier” for a critical period of the Cold War, and over a long career he was deeply involved in events that changed our role in the world. Even so, this self-described “soft” cold warrior has been largely overlooked by historians. His memoirs, left to languish with his other papers, are now published for the first time, offering new insight into the origins and implementation of American trade and development policies—and into the tumult that was the Cold War. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0826218326
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by Deborah Meem, UC professor and interim head, Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies “Finding Out” introduces readers to lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender studies. Unlike most books on LGBT, this textbook combines original material with esteemed journal articles. Chapter introductions, written by the authors, place current research findings in a clear context. This book reviews the history of same-sex relationships and gender variance from ancient Greece to the present yet goes beyond a historical account to provide an in-depth examination of LGBT culture and society. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 1412938651
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by Patricia Normile, Ed '61 After meeting Jesuit activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee John Dear on a peace pilgrimage, Patricia Normile was inspired by his tireless and courageous work for peace. Her great desire to spread Dear's message led her to compile selections from Dear’s books and articles. In this book, Normile introduces the man, John Dear, and focuses on selections from his statements on living a nonviolent life. Each selection is followed by a brief reflection to engage readers to act on Jesus’—and Dear’s—call to peace and nonviolence. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0867168544
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by Gene A. Saucier, CCM '50 This book was written to serve as a primer for the instrumental music education student and to assist teachers in the field. "Woodwinds" provides a clear, systematic presentation of tone production, fingering, embouchure, breath support, vibrato and basic acoustical behavior. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0967976502
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by Betty Ann Smiddy, (A&S) '71, MS [(A&S)] '74 At the turn of the 19th century, Cincinnati was booming with industry and culture as European immigrants came to the city to fill jobs, goods moved along the Miami-Erie Canal and rural hilltops developed into suburbs. This book captures the essence of the era through photographs taken by Frank Wilmes, photos forgotten until William Deak purchased the negatives and developed the film in 1947. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738534366
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by Betty Ann Smiddy, (A&S) '71, MS (A&S) '74 This book explores Cincinnati catastrophes from 1905 to 1937, featuring floods, tornadoes, fires, explosions, winter storms and crashes. Although tragic, disasters were popular postcard subjects in the early 1900s, with many of the photographs taken by professional photographers. The postcards documenting the 1907 and 1913 floods make up the bulk of this book, as these events dramatically affected Cincinnatians’ lives and led to innovative flood prevention planning and health initiatives. Order Information:
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ISBN # : 0738551252
