LIBRARY CORNER:
Book Reviews by Debra Kreml

Welcome to the "Library Corner!"

Reviews

1. AKCA Guide to Filters and Pre-Filters and AKCA Guide To Pond Construction
   Published By The Associated Koi Club of America
   
   
2. Water Gardens; How To Design, Install, Plant, and Maintain A Home Water Garden by Heriteau and Thomas
   
   
3. Water Gardens; Water Gardening in Containers; Small Ponds Indoors and Out
   by Helen Nash and Greg Speichert
   
   
4. Video: Dr. Myron Kebus Presents: Pond Design and Filtration, by Dr. Myron Kebus
   
   
5. The Water Garden by Yvonne Rees & Neil Sutherland
   
   
6. Goldfish by Paul Paradise
   
   
7. Advanced Koi Care For Veterinarians and Professional Koi Keepers
   by Nicholas Saint-Erne, DVM
   
   
8. Create A Paradise - Video 5028 by Aquascape Designs
   
   
9. Silent Elegance: A Journey Through Japanese Gardens Part I
   Video 5038
   
   
10. The Atlas of Water Gardens by Axelrod, Benoist, & KelseyWood
    
    
11. NEW - Water Gardening; Water Lilies and Lotuses
    By Perry D Slocum and Peter Robinson w/Frances Perry
    
    

Before I begin I thought it would be appropriate to tell you a little bit about myself. I believe you will find me like anyone else in our Society. My ponding history can be wrapped up in one sentence, "It began as a pre-formed water feature and has grown into a feature, and hobby, of apocalyptic proportions."

Well, maybe it’s not that bad, but on some days it certainly feels that way. Like you, my husband and I have our own "Eden" in the yard. We spend countless hours there, not just maintaining it, but enjoying it as well. At times I feel like Snow White, waiting for butterflies and dragonflies to light on my finger. Other times I feel like Mother Koi. I must be a Mother Koi, why else would koi rush to the ponds edge when they see me? Perhaps it has something to do with the cheerios in my hand? Regardless, I have a passion like you, for the natural beauty of gardens, crystal waters and wildlife.

I am now your Librarian on duty! Being the library gatekeeper is a welcome assignment and I have been enjoying it very much. Our library is an additional resource of information and our members should take advantage of all that it offers.

• One Fish - Watch Reality TV instead
  
  
• Two Fish - This book is better than a water change
  
  
• Three Fish - A book even your fish should read
  
  
• Four Fish - Best In Show!