In Gaia in Turmoil: Climate Change, Biodepletion, and Earth Ethics in an Age of Crisis, edited by Eileen Crist, an associate professor of science and technology, and Bruce Rinker (forestry and wildlife resources '79), the science of Gaian theory is explored in the light of increasing concerns about climate change and biodiversity destruction.

The publisher is MIT Press (55 Hayward St., Cambridge, MA 02142); http://mitpress.mit.edu.

In Wittgenstein in Exile, by James Klagge, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, the author offers a new lens through which to view the work of Ludwig Witgenstein, suggesting the 20th-century philosopher is best understood when viewed as an exile from an earlier era.

The publisher is MIT Press (55 Hayward St., Cambridge, MA 02142); http://mitpress.mit.edu.

In A Digital Catalogue of the Pre-1500 Manuscripts and Incunables of the Canterbury Tales, by Dan Mosser, a professor in the Department of English, descriptions of all surviving pre-1500 manuscripts of the Canterbury Tales and of individual copies of the incunable editions are accompanied by images and a full account of the manuscript's contents and background.

The publisher is Scholarly Digital Editions (45a Spencer St., Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B18 6JT, UK); www.sd-editions.com.

Union, WV, by Michael Abraham (mechanical engineering '76), is about cantankerous Wayne Derek Quarles and his story of loss, healing, and redemption in contemporary Appalachia.

The book is self-published through Pileated Press; http://bikemike.squarespace.com.

Through the Lens of a Child, by Miller B. Jones Sr. (political science '69), is a memoir about finding peace even through the trauma of lymphoma.

The book is self-published through CreateSpace; www.createspace.com.

Melungeons: Out of the Dungeon, by Terry W. Mullins (Ed.D. '96), is an illustrated history of the mysterious origins of the Melungeon people of southwestern Virginia and northeastern Tennessee.

The publisher is Quarrier Press (1125 Central Ave., Charleston, WV 25302); www.wvbookco.com.

Whispers of Faith, by Ross M. Orr Jr. (biological science '49), is a collection of inspirational poetry and reflections dedicated to the author's wife.

The book is self-published through Nogtime Creations and Gallery (405 High St., Bethlehem, PA 18018).

Whispers at Sunrise, by Ross M. Orr Jr. (biological science '49) and Sandra Jane Orr, is a collection of inspirational poetry and reflections on nature and life.

The book is self-published through Nogtime Creations and Gallery (405 High St., Bethlehem, PA 18018).

Revolving Doors: A Man and His Dog's Search for the Perfect Housemate, by Vince Mastroianni (mechanical engineering '78), is a humorous, inspirational look at living with many different roommates, each of whom is chosen to help care for the author's dog.

This book is self-published through AuthorHouse (1663 Liberty Dr., Bloomington, IN 47403); www.authorhouse.com.

Southern Gifts, by Yetta Muse Patterson (liberal arts and sciences '86), is a novel about a small-town woman whose attempt at big-city life turns sour, leaving her to find refuge in God, her family, and home.

The book is self-published through Pleasant Word (P.O. Box 428, Enumclaw, WA 98022); www.pleasantwordbooks.com.

Circular Journey: An Online Encounter, by Karen Phillips (human development '76, Ph.D. '91), follows Deck and Kate, a couple who met online, as they build a relationship at a distance and examine many of life's lessons.

The book is self-published through WordClay; www.wordclay.com.

Love to Share, by Karen Phillips (human development '76, Ph.D. '91), is a collection of poems about living, loving, and human connection.

The book is self-published through iUniverse (1663 Liberty Dr., Bloomington, IN 47403); www.iuniverse.com.

Bloodreal, by "Crazy" Carl Robinson (M.A. English '94), is a collection of short stories that recounts outrageous antics from the narrator's youth in a stream-of-consciousness style.

The publisher is Sisyphus Press (P.O. Box 10495, State College, PA 16805).

The Ninth Pup: Quail Plantation Stories, by Thomas Word (business administration '59), draws a portrait of Deep South quail plantations where, for a century and a quarter, the very rich have relished hunting and fishing.

The book is self-published through BookSurge; www.booksurge.com.

Understanding the Railway Labor Act, by Frank N. Wilner (economics '75), is a comprehensive assessment of the Railway Labor Act.

The publisher is Simmons-Boardman Books (1809 Capitol Ave., Omaha, NE 68102); www.transalert.com.

The Organized Teacher's Guide to Building Character, by Michael Becker, Kimberly Persiani-Becker, and Steve Springer (animal science '88), is a guide to help educators weave character education into lesson plans.

The publisher is McGraw-Hill Companies (Two Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10121); www.mhprofessional.com.

Learning Football with the Hokie Bird, by Sarah Marshall, is an interactive children's book that joins Joe and Emma for a game-day lesson with the beloved HokieBird.

The publisher is Game Day Publications (9073 Winter Spring Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23116); www.gamedaypublications.com.

Written by Candy Reedy and illustrated by Jane Blevins, What's a Hokie? is an inspiring answer to the common question, describing the character traits that make Hokies special.

The publisher is College Art (108 Pine Cone Pointe, Galax, VA 24333); www.janeblevinsart.com.

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