Sanctions Beyond Borders: Multinational Corporations and U.S. Economic Statecraft
Kenneth A. Rodman (government)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (2001)
Rodman explores the use of U.S.-imposed sanctions from the early Cold War era through the 1990s, including the Helms-Burton Law and the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act. While multinationals are often susceptible to U.S. influence because they fear political fallout, the book demonstrates, sanctions also have fallen short, even as they are widely promoted by interest groups, Congress and the general public. When it comes to preventing economically significant transactions, sanctions are weak and costly measures that can damage diplomatic relations, Rodman concludes.

Fallen Angel
Don J. Snyder '72
Pocket Books (2001)
Upon the death of his estranged father, Hollywood bigwig Terry McQuinn returns to his native Maine coast, a place he's tried to forget in his life as a successful film promoter. As a posthumous favor to his father Terry takes on his father's former role of caretaker to wealthy summer people- people Terry had always tried to live up to and his father had looked down on. Snyder's Christmas novel of redemption centers on 30-year-old memories of a fatal tragedy, family and belonging, and rediscovery of the past and identity.

Out of Her Mind
Stickshift Annie and the Overdrive
Left of the Dog Music (2001)
This Seattle-based, crowd-pleasing band aptly calls its music "Rockin' Roadhouse Blues," and its recording debut will leave you wanting more. These 10 fast-paced original tunes, featuring the title track, "High Tech Blues" and "Miss Phyllis," provide an enjoyable listen. Pay particular attention to harmonica player James Middlefield (aka Dan Dittman '76) amid the six-member group's solid and clean sound.

Breaking Apart: A Memoir of Divorce
Wendy Swallow '76
Theia/Hyperion (2001)
Swallow reveals the financial and emotional stress, unforeseen difficulties and joys of independence she experiences during her own lengthy divorce process. The former Washington Post staff writer's memoir of marriage, divorce and rebuilding describes how fantasies of married life can break down. Parents, she believes/, must keep children at the forefront in the course of reconstructing a life.