Nonfiction Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoExporting America: Why Corporate Greed is Shipping American Jobs Overseas by Lou Dobbs
Warner Business, August, 2004Hardcover, 208 pages
ISBN: 0446577448
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Lou Dobbs, host of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight,
has been a lifelong Republican and fiscal conservative. So when
he began his series entitled "Exporting America" he not only shocked
the business world, he infuriated the current White House administration
(Condi Rice refuses to set foot on his show now). But Lou says he's
just being a fiscal conservative and standing up for what's right, and
his viewers agree. Dobbs has stated repeatedly that he is not a protectionist,
and that he knows that globalization is a trend that cannot be stopped.
But that doesn't mean that the U.S. government had to make the process
happen ten times faster by giving tax breaks to companies who outsource.
He argues that outsourcing of American IT , manufacturing, programming
and call center jobs is being done solely because of corporate greed and
short-term thinking, and that it is destroying the American middle class.
Applications to MIT and other similar schools are down 30%; in
twenty years America won't even turn out enough scientists and
programmers to do much of anything. The privacy and security
implications of processing of medical, legal and financial records overseas
are staggering. And even our state governments are outsourcing
jobs that could go to state residents. Lou Dobbs is a brave man for speaking up.
His book provides some interesting
analysis and facts that should be required reading for everyone in this
election year.
Patrick O'Connell's Refined American Cuisine: The Inn at Little Washington by Patrick O'Connell
Bulfinch, September, 2004Hardcover, 240 pages
ISBN: 0821228455
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Since 1978, The Inn at Little Washington has been turning out
extraordinary American cuisine, thanks to master chef Patrick O'Connell
and his partner, Reinhardt Lynch. O'Connell, a self-taught chef,
was the 2001 winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for
Outstanding Chef in America. Now in this new cookbook he shares
anecdotes from his life and recipes from some of his fantastic dishes.
Pan-Roasted Maine Lobster with Rosemary Cream, A Burst of Camembert
on Baby Greens, Sesame-crusted Sea Bass in an Aromatic Broth,
Medallions of Poached Salmon on Spinach-Filled Tortelli are just some
of the mouth-watering entrees he shares with readers. And the desserts
are simply delightful: Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortcake with Crème Fraiche Ice
Cream, Pear Trio: Pear Sorbet, Pear Tart and Fallen Pear Soufflé, Frozen
Eggnog Soufflé and Frozen White Chocolate and Pistachio Terrine
are all within the reach of the home cook. The recipes are simple enough
and the directions clear enough that the home cook can navigate
the recipes without fear of disaster. With gorgeous photos and O'Connell's
funny stories -- about everything from his mother's unique entertaining style
to the day he inadvertently bought a truckload of blueberries -- make
for an absolutely wonderful resource for any cook.
The Rosedale Diet by Ron Rosedale, MD and Carol Colman
HarperResource, September, 2004Hardcover, 336 pages
ISBN: 0060565721
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Dr. Ron Rosedale, a metabolic and nutrition expert who practices
in Denver, Colorado, believes that the hormone leptin is
the culprit which must be controlled if one is to lose weight and
avoid adult onset diabetes. Leptin regulates appetite and one's
ability to lose weight, according to Dr. Rosedale. Unlike Atkins,
The Rosedale diet discourages eating animal fat, and instead
promotes the eating of heart-healthy high-fat foods, such as olive oil,
salmon and nuts. It also discourages processed starches, sugars, grains,
cow's milk, legumes, and
encourages the eating of non-starchy vegetables.
There's no need to strictly count calories.
The book is divided into two parts: first the science behind the diet is explained, then the reader is given the way to put the diet into practice. Supplements are suggested, and there are some delicious recipes included, such as Dilled Salmon With Fresh Asparagus, Lasagna, Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese on Manna From Heaven Bread and Turkey Sausage With Poached Eggs. The only controversial part of the book is Rosedale's prohibition against eating any grains -- even whole wheat grains or oatmeal -- for the first three weeks of the diet, on the grounds that they convert to sugar in the body. (Dr. Andrew Weil disputes the notion that whole grain breads are bad for one, for example.) Basically, one is told to avoid sugar altogether. The Rosedale Diet is a good option for those who are disillusioned with Atkins and The South Beach Diet. And even if you don't follow the regime strictly, the book is worth buying for the interesting discussion of leptin and supplements and for the recipes.
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