If you've ever wondered what it's like to be in a Siberian cave trying to defrost a long-extinct giant beast with a hair-dryer, Richard Stone, deputy news editor of Science magazine, describes it. Stone chronicles these efforts in all their icy glory and introduces readers to the intrepid explorer-scientists who have made the woolly mammoth their life's work.

The second edition of this book brings additional zest to low-salt meals. The 232 diverse recipes feature many foods that are difficult to buy in low-salt form, including bread, soups, condiments, and even pickles. Favorite dishes range from the comfort of meat loaf through the adventure of spicy chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce to buffalo baked in pumpkin.

From Library Journal: "What distinguishes this book from others on divorce is its focus on the need for businesslike cooperation between the divorcing parents for the sake of their child or children. Adler offers much practical advice on how to achieve such cooperation, even suggesting how to choose a lawyer sensitive to this issue and including a sample parental agreement."

Reprinted as a trade paperback in the Authors Guild/iUniverse program, the book has been cited as a "Staff Recommendation" in the iuniverse.com bookstore. Kavaler says the Antarctic has held a fascination for her since a cousin fell down an icy slope to his death in the Antarctic while conducting important space research (a search for primitive forms of life).