South Street by Barbara Mensch, Introduction by Philip Lopate

For almost two centuries, the Fulton Fish Market resided in lower Manhattan.  Barbara Mensch's new book, South Street pays homage to its history through stunning photos of grit and beauty.

The End of Polio: Global Effort to End a Disease by Sebastião Salgado, essay by Siddharth Dube

Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado was appointed a UNICEF Special Representative in 2001.  His work on polio eradication, including this book, is helping to spearhead the last push to end the disease.

RAW 101: Better Images with Photoshop & Photoshop Elements (Sybex) by Jon Canfield - reviewed by Carla Criqui

Jon Canfield's RAW 101 is a great introduction to using RAW images in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements for those looking to get to the next level with digital photography.

The Secret Life of Cows by Glen Wexler - Reviewed by Erik Orellana

Glen Wexler's latest book, The Secret Life of Cows, offers an amusing and surreal take on the possibilities of photography.

Zheng He: Tracing the Epic Voyage of China's Greatest Explorer

MIchael Yamashita's latest book chronicles the life of the adventurous Chinese Admiral Zheng He

Desert To Dream: A Decade of Burning Man Photography by Barbara Traub (Immedium)

One of the most lively and unique annual events in the world, the Burning Man Festival takes place each year in the Nevada desert, where people come to express themselves in nearly every way imaginable.  Photographer Barbara Traub has been documenting the party for over ten years, as seen in Desert to Dream.

Holiday 2006: A Round Up of Photo Gift Books by Frank Lovece

A coffee-table photo book is the Type O blood of presents. Anybody can receive it.

Central Park by Bruce Davidson (Aperture)

Celebrated photographer Bruce Davidson has won fame by documenting the urban landscape of New York and its human inhabitants--a teenage gang in Brooklyn, the denizens of a run-down tenement block in East Harlem, the colorful characters that people the gritty underworld of the New York subway.

travel+PHOTOGRAPHY: Off the Charts by Lou Jones

In his new book travel+PHOTOGRAPHY, photographer Lou Jones offers tips on everything related to photographing the world; from equipment and lighting to editing and transportation, this book is a must have for any globe trekking shooter.

Viva Colores: A Salute to the Indomitable People of Guatemala

by Paola Gianturco and David Hill, published by powerHouse Books

Cowboy UP by Arthur Frank (powerHouse Books)

Cowboy Up, by photography Arthur Frank, takes a look at the modern interpretation of the old western rodeo tradition.

American Photo Mission Series - Sponsored by Microsoft

A series of six photo books features the work of internationally renown photographers and showcases sixteen charities from around the world.