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Winter 2007
Chasing Spring: An American Journey through a Changing Season
Bruce Stutz ‘71
Following a serious heart surgery, Stutz, former editor-
in-chief of Natural History magazine, embarked on a three-month springtime odyssey, traveling east to west and south to north in his 20-year-old Chevy Impala sedan stuffed with camping gear. The result of his journey is this book, a dynamic inquiry into the science and culture of spring, the season of renewal and hope, that unexpectedly reveals how and why spring has changed over the past 50 years. (Scribner, 2006)
Stephen Sinatra, M.D. ‘68
A call for good nutritional sense that takes a pragmatic approach toward the often unwholesome eating habits of contemporary America. Sinatra offers many suggestions, as well as a comprehensive six-week plan for eating on the go, but stresses that there is no substitute for eating nutritious foods that are correctly prepared. Perhaps the biggest reward for readers is a clearer understanding of what the body needs to function, and how little the fast food industry cares. (Wiley, 2006)
Danielle Ganek ‘85
This first novel details a gallery girl’s cannily observed and whimsically acerbic romp through New York City’s glamorous Chelsea art scene. The book’s website says, “As The Devil Wears Prada demystified the world of high fashion, Danielle Ganek’s delightfully funny and insightful first novel paints the oddly captivating New York City art scene as it exists today.” Ganek has been an editor at Mademoiselle and Woman’s Day magazines. (Penguin Group, May 2007)
Patrick McGuinn Ph.D., ‘93
A balanced, in-depth analysis of how No Child Left Behind (NCLB) became law. McGuinn, a political scientist with hands-on experience in secondary education, explains how this happened despite the country’s long history of decentralized school governance and the longstanding opposition of both liberals and conservatives to an active, reform-oriented federal role in schools. He provides the political context for understanding NCLB, the controversies surrounding its implementation, and forthcoming debates over its reauthorization. (University Press of Kansas, 2006)
Larry J. Sabato, with a chapter by G. Terry Madonna, F&M Center for Politics and Public Affairs and the Keystone Poll
This new book by political scholar and commentator Larry J. Sabato helps students, voters, and citizens understand the issues and actions that mattered most in the 2006 midterm elections and previews the 2008 presidential race. The Sixth Year Itch contains original chapters by Sabato, as well as contributed chapters by prominent journalists and scholars who are on the political frontlines, including G. Terry Madonna of Franklin & Marshall’s Center for Politics and Public Affairs. (Longman, April 2007)
John and Andy Buchanan ‘88
Lifelong sports fans, the Buchanan brothers have published easy-to-use guidebooks to three of the Midwest’s hallowed sports grounds—Wrigley Field (home of the Chicago Cubs), Notre Dame Stadium, and Ohio Stadium. Interspersed with facts about the history, neighborhood and tradition are witty takes on the “Wrigleyville” experience, how to score tickets to a Fighting Irish game, and how to best heckle a Michigan fan while attending a game at the Horseshoe. Andy is a freelance writer based in Chicago. (Wise Guide Inc., 2006)