For the Psychiatrist Analytic attitudes are at the center of Mark Edmundson's The Death of Sigmund Freud: The Legacy of His Last Days (Bloomsbury Publishing; $25.95). The author, exploring Freud's last work, Moses and Monotheism, in which the founder of psychoanalysis debunked all mono- theistic religions and the legacy of Moses, also sheds new light on Freud's insights on how a totalitarian leader like Hitler could rise to power. For the Legal Eagle Jeffrey Toobin, CNN legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer, explores the world of jurisprudence in The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court (Doubleday; $27.95). He surveys the institution from the Reagan administration onward, as the justices wrestle with abortion, affirmative action, the death penalty, gay rights and church-state separation. For the Music Fan Wilfrid Sheed actually hung out with the great Broadway songwriters and tells their stories — with plenty of anecdotes in The House That George Built: With a Little Help from Irving, Cole and a Crew of About Fifty (Random House; $29.95). Readers gain insight into the lives of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and many other musical luminaries. Alex Ross, a music critic For the New Yorker, presents a — history of the last century through its music in The Rest shaped the singing group. Author Jonathan Gould also Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century (Farrar takes an extensive look at the lyrics and music the group Straus & Giroux; $30). The personalities linked to the performed. Beatles fans also will enjoy Ken Mansfield's music also are explored. memoir, The White Book: The Beatles, the Bands, Experience the cities inspiring the best classical the Biz: An Insider's Look at an Era (Thomas Nelson: music through Simon Callow's Classical Destinations $22.99), a Beatles history from the perspective of a record (Amadeus Press; $30), based on the TV series and accom- executive on intimate terms with the Fab Four. panied by DVD and CD sets. The presentation examines the lives of composers related to their places of birth. For the Film Fanatic Violin Dreams (Houghton Mifflin; $25.95) by Arnold Stars tell about their favorite movies in You Gotta See Steinhardt tells what it takes to become a star instrumen- This (Plume; $15) by veteran entertainment reporter talist. The author, in addition to being a soloist, is first Cindy Pearlman. George Clooney, Uma Thurman and violinist of the Guarneri String Quartet. Reese Witherspoon are among the cinema essayists. Ruth Rubin, an expert in Yiddish songs, is recalled after her death with Yiddish Folksongs from the Ruth Rubin For the Theatergoer Archive (Wayne State University Press; $34.95). Edited Stefan Kanfer goes back in time with Stardust Lost: The by Chana Mlotek and Mark Slobin, lyrics are presented in Triumph, Tragedy and Mishugas of the Yiddish Theater Yiddish and English and accompanied by the music score, in America (Knopf; $26.95). Besides delving into the and there are topical groupings for commentary. secrets of the people on and behind the stage, he captures Steven Lee Beeber recalls a New York club and the the outlooks of the audiences. development of a music style in The Heebie -Jeebies at CBGB's: A Secret History of Jewish Punk (Chicago For the jokester Review Press; $24.95). The author probes the personali- David Minkoff loves a good laugh and loves to have oth- ties who created punk and compares the style with Jewish ers join in. Oy! The Ultimate Book of Jewish Jokes (St. culture. Martin's; $14.95) combines old and new punch lines. Can't Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, and Jeffrey and Lila Dubinsky are really the pennames for America (Harmony Books; $27.50) delves into the biographical, musical and cultural backgrounds that People Of The Books on page C28 rtAHAINCS ARCH- OD, Chanukah gets an underwater celebration in Mr. Mentch (Pitspopany; $9.95). The author, listed as "The Mamas," explores what it takes to be a prizewin- ner in a Chanukah contest. Ages 3-6. Lauren Seidman employs poetry and pictures to explain What Makes Someone a Jew? (Jewish Lights; $8.99). The author communicates that religion has to do with what's in a child's heart and mind rather than what makes up ethnic differences in appearance. Ages 4-8. Grandparents fly through the air and help celebrate the miracle of ancient days in Daniel HaLevi Bloom's Bubble and Zadie Come to My House: A Story for Hanukkah (Square One Publishers; $16.95). Ages 4-8. Abraham, depicted as a child, discovers his religious outlook in Abraham's Search for God (Kar-Ben Publishing; $17.95). Author Jacqueline Jules conveys wonderment as she describes everyday experiences and recognizes Abraham as the father of monotheism and three religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Ages 4-8. Gefilte fish children get separated from mom in Five Little Gefiltes (Putnam's; $10.39) by Dave Horowitz. There is a happy ending and a glossary of Jewish terms. Ages 4-8. A boy transitions from apartment to home in Amy Meltzer's A Mezuzah on the Door (Kar-Ben Publishing; $17.95). The move becomes more accepted as tradi- tions - including those of Chanukah - are continued. Ages 4-8. A grandfather talks to his granddaughter about reli- gious differences in families, explaining how the non-Jewish father-in-law of Moses got along with his Jewish grandson Gershom, in Papa Jethro (Kar-Ben Publishing; $7.95) by Deborah Bodin Cohen. Ages 5-9. 11 ,r)n Childrrn A little girl experiences Chanukah traditions cel- ebrated by Mexican Jews in Hanukkah Moon (Kar- Ben Publishing; $17.95) by Deborah da Costa. Ages 6-10. problems is Manuel's romantic interest. Ages 9-12. Janusz Korczak, a Polish doctor and educator, cared for orphans and went with them to Treblinka. His story is the subject of Janusz Korczak's Children (Kar-Ben Publishing; $7.95) by Gloria Spielman. Ages 7-10. A clash among members of two Jewish communi- ties becomes the focus of Mara Cohen loannides in A Shout in the Sunshine (Jewish Publication Society; $9.95). Taking place in 15th-century Greece, the novel explores friendship. Ages 10 and up. 11 A ghost, helping a ventriloquist, speaks out against the Nazis in The Entertainer and the Dybbuk (Greenwillow Books; $16). Author Sid Fleischman includes humor in his tale of personal expression. Ages 9-12. Members of the Nunez family need to keep their Judaism a secret during the Spanish Inquisition so Manuel is shocked when he is old enough to learn about his origins in Dorit Orgad's The Boy from Seville (Kar-Ben Publishing: $16.95). Complicating the family's — Suzanne Chessler Author Sarah Marwil Lamstein, a former Detroiter, presents a children's program based on her new book, Letter on the Wind: A Chanukah Tale (Boyd Mill Press; $16.95), a retelling of a Jewish folktale reminding readers of the first Chanukah (for ages 4-8), at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park. (248) 967-4030. November 29 2007 C27