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Kelsey's January Staff Pick

2012-01-26T15:03:00.000-08:00

The Magic Power of Self Image Psychology

Written By Maxwell Maltz

BF 637 S8 M24

Everyone has been through their fair share of difficult times, but there are some people who feel their life will never get better. The Magic Power of Self Image Psychology takes you though seven different exercises to changing your life for the better. If you're looking to make some positive changes in your life, this is definitely a book for you!

Wes' January Staff Pick

2012-01-26T14:54:00.000-08:00

The Cove

DVD QL 737 .C432 C68 2009

The Cove is a particularly sad documentary on the commercializing round-up and slaughter of wild dolphins. This movie will move you in a ways that you never thought. It will also make you think a little deeper the next time you go to the zoo or Sea World. There are a lot of sad moments in this world that we are sheltered from. Do not let this be one of them.

Casey's January Staff Pick

2012-01-26T14:45:00.000-08:00

The Renewable Energy Handbook

Written by William H. Kemp

TJ 808.3 .K44 2005

If you’re looking to learn a thing or two about self-reliance or environmentally responsible living then check out The Renewable Energy Handbook. This book is full of current information, facts, and statistics as well as practical real world advice to set you on the fast track to building a financially and ecologically sustainable residence.

Sam's January Staff Pick

2012-01-26T14:41:00.000-08:00

Rock and Ice

Whether you are a beginner or expert climber, Rock and Ice is equally inspirational and informative, offering expert training and medical advice, gear tips, features on the best climbing areas here and abroad, and cutting-edge tales from real climbers who push themselves to the edge.

Shawnte's January Staff Pick

2012-01-26T14:30:00.000-08:00

Water For Elephants

Written by Sara Gruen

PS 3607 .R696 W38 2006

Though he may not speak of them, the memories still dwell inside Jacob Jankowski's ninety-something-year-old mind. Memories of himself as a young man, tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Memories of a world filled with freaks and clowns, with wonder and pain and anger and passion; a world with its own narrow, irrational rules, its own way of life, and its own way of death. The world of the circus: to Jacob it was both salvation and a living hell. This book is filled with both romance and adventure. Great read.

Cory's January Staff Pick

2012-01-13T13:07:00.000-08:00

Wild Swans

By Jung Chang

CT 1828 .C478 A3 1992

I read Chang’s book 15 years ago and still remember it vividly as a moving, emotional portrait of life in 20^th century China (where it is still banned). She tells the story of three generations of women in her family: her grandmother, whose feet were bound to make her more attractive to men; her mother, who walked on Mao’s long marches and was later “rehabilitated”; and herself, an intellectual woman raised in Mao’s Red Guard who eventually fled his regime and earned her Ph.D. in London.

Kristy's January Staff Pick

2012-01-13T08:06:00.000-08:00

P90-X extreme home fitness [DVD]

Tony Horton

DVD GV 546 .P212 2009 INTRO. - DVD GV 546 .P212 2009 NO.12

GV 546 .P212 2009 FIT GUIDE - GV 546 .P212 2009 NUTRITION

This set of 12 dvds will help you keep your resolution to get in or stay in better physical shape. This is an extreme workout program, so it’s not for the faint of heart. But if you’re willing to try it, it will challenge you and will definitely improve your fitness level. Some of my favorites are: #11 Cardio-X, for those days when you have a shorter amount of time to work out; #6 Kenpo- kicks, punches, etc. for endurance, coordination and balance; and #8 Core synergistics- to build and support multiple muscle groups while conditioning your body. There are also workouts that target various parts of the body (back & biceps, shoulders & arms, etc). Get Fit!!!

Candy's January Staff Pick

2012-01-13T08:01:00.000-08:00

Orion

Periodicals

If, for some reason you find yourself over by the periodicals, check out this one. Boasted as “one of America’s finest environmental magazine” by the Boston Globe, it has well written articles and great pictures.

Tim's January Staff Pick

2011-12-22T14:39:00.000-08:00

The Help

Written by Kathryn Stockett

Audiobook

What is fascinating about this story isn’t necessarily the events that took place, but what transpired because of those events and that would be lasting relationships. This story above all else is a relational story that not only connects the characters, but takes the reader and make them a part of the story as well. If you don’t have a lot of time to read this remarkable story, then check out the audiobook and let it captivate your heart. Enjoy!

Jan's January Staff Pick

2011-12-22T14:34:00.000-08:00

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Written by Jamie Ford

PS 3606 .O737 H68 2009

What a special read this book is! The story begins in current times with flashbacks to the era of the government’s confinement of the Japanese after Pearl Harbor. You will share the frustration, anger, young love, and loss as the different ethnic communities of California respond to this action within their own cultural prejudices. I hope that you take the time to meet these interesting characters as they deal with generations of emotions.

Tim's December Staff Pick

2011-12-09T15:04:00.000-08:00

Lincoln

By David Herbert Donald

E 457 .D66 1996

Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.
Abraham Lincoln

What determines a person’s success or legacy is really up to the person. One can say many things, but it takes action for those things to come to fruition. If you ever get a chance to look at one of American’s most successful persons of all time, in President Lincoln, you’ll see that there is no way that this man should have ever succeeded. What was it that pushed Abraham through failure after failure? Whatever the reason, he is a prime reason in truly overcoming. If you feel like sometimes life is too much, than take a look at Abraham Lincoln and his life and let that be the inspiration that will help you overcome any life trial.

Casey's December Staff Pick

2011-12-09T15:02:00.000-08:00

The Matrix

PN 1995.9 .S26 M38 2007

Follow Neo, an average Joe computer software technician, working a bureaucratic office job in a life he hates. By night, Neo lives a life of computer crime, “guilty of virtually every crime we have a law for” says the agent who arrests Neo for his law breaking habits. Neo is contacted by mysterious rebel leader Morpheus who offers Neo a new life. Breaking out of the Matrix, Neo joins the fight to free humankind from an oppressive domination of machines, hell-bent on enslaving the human race.

Kelsey's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T08:31:00.000-08:00

The Great Debaters

DVD PN 1995.9 .M45 G7438 2008

The Great Debaters is a story that takes on sexism, racism, and low expectations from the surrounding society. The students who attend Wiley College are forced to push through the negative and learn from every aspect of it. This is an inspiring story about finding who you are and believing in yourself.

Cory's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T08:25:00.001-08:00

The End of Overeating

by David Kessler

QP 141 .E467 2009

What a revealing book! I read it a year ago and still quote it regularly. Can you believe rats will knowingly give their lives to eat when the proper combination of fat, salt and sugar. The combination overrides the brains ability to convince you that you're full and should stop eating. Think about it. All your favorite foods layer these in spades!

The author is a former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. In an interview, he discussed his reason for researching this topic:

"I wanted to figure out what was going on, and the book was written to help people who don't understand why they have such a hard time overeating. My family doctor said to me, "You're describing me. No one explained to me why I keep on eating."

Wes' December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T08:08:00.000-08:00

1776

by David McCullough

E 208 .M396 2005

Have you ever wondered how close the U.S. was to losing the war for independence? Well I don't, because I read this book. It is a wonderfully written book about an important single year where the young United States almost lost its fight for freedom from British rule. There are a lot of great battle stories and journal entries from General George Washington to the young Privates fighting the bloody battles. There are stories of hardship and excitement. Good book. Good writer.

Shawnte's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T08:06:00.000-08:00

The Notebook

by Nicholas Sparks

PS 3569 P363 N68 1996

The Notebook is a romantic novel that will lift your spirits and take your heart on a journey of enlightenment. I love this book because it lets you believe in a thing called young love and it gives you faith that love can grow and even last forever. Beware though for those who have not read this book yet. It may make you cry. After reading the book check out the movie The Notebook as well. It’s a great chick flick J

Kristy's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T07:56:00.000-08:00

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six Word Memoirs by Teens, Famous, & Obscure

by Rachel Fershleiser

CT 107 .I25 2009

One of my favorites:

Life:

Random,

Unpredictable,

Heartbreaking, and breathtaking.

-- Ashley Qualls

Six-word review-

Read it. Loved it. Your turn.

Sam's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T07:53:00.000-08:00

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

RESERVE DVD PN 1995.9 .B55 D58564 2008

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is the remarkable true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a successful and charismatic editor-in-chief of French Elle, who believes he is living his life to its absolute fullest when a sudden stroke leaves him in a life-altered state. After 20 days in a coma, Bauby awoke into a body which had all but stopped working: only his left eye functioned. This allowed him to see and, by blinking it, to make clear that his mind was unimpaired. Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail: dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able eventually to compose this extraordinary book.

Sarah's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T07:50:00.000-08:00

The Annotated Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

CWMAIN PR 6039 O32 H6 1988

“A box without hinges, key or lid,
Yet golden treasure inside is hid.”

-Eggs

The quote above reminds me of the book, even though it comes from it, especially the second line, when it says “Golden treasure inside is hid.”The Hobbit is like that. What is interesting is that most people know the story about the Hobbit. Who doesn’t want to go on an adventure, but is bullied into it and ends up loving it very much. They know this but don’t know where he got the information behind it, like when the dwarves and Bilbo see the white deer when they are getting close to the elves.

Jan's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T07:44:00.000-08:00

Water For Elephants

by Sara Gruen

PS 3607 .R696 W38 2006

Written from the perspective of an old man recalling his life with the traveling circus, this book is not a “love story”. Placed in the hard times of the depression, Jacob enters the circus through circumstances of tragedy and fate. There he learns the lessons of that world through the characters and creatures that inhabit the Big Top. This story is an easy read that captures you from the first page. Not always a pretty place, the circus becomes real through Sara Gruen’s words.

Candy's December Staff Pick

2011-12-08T07:29:00.000-08:00

The Final Deduction

by Rex Stout

Audio Book

Mysteries are my favorite genre, and as always Nero Wolfe and Archie never fail to deliver. It has the usual suspects, storyline, Fritz’s cooking, and Saul. Read radically! Read this! It has absolutely nothing to do with studying.

Cory's November Staff Pick

2011-11-04T06:53:00.001-07:00

Moo

By Jane Smiley
PS 3569 M39 M66 1995

This hilarious dark comedy about university life features Earl Butz, a white hog being fed in secret to find out just how big he can get, and several other characters focused on all manner of appetites. Academia is always ripe for satire, but the tension between teaching and research at a large agricultural institution adds a whole new layer for Smiley to exploit.

Jan's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

Check out our new subscription to:
The Wrangler, Horse and Rodeo News!

This is a locally published periodical that contains lots of equestrian information from the western states including Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, and Idaho. There are articles by various writers; schedules of events; classified ads for trailers, trainings, etc.; and color photos of stock for sale. Don’t forget to check for your (or a friend’s) standing in the statistics lists of the many rodeo events.
Lots of information in a compact format! This is a weekly publication so check the library often for the latest news.

Casey's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

Survivorman Season 3

DVD GV 200.5 .S87 2009

Follow survival exper Les Stroud as he spends 7 days alone in places like the Colorado Rockies, the Australian Outback, and Papua New Guinea. Learn to eat the Witchetty Grub for your night time snack. Follow Les as he tried to stay alive long enough for rescue crews to reach him in the Sierra Nevadas. If you want real survival advice that won't let you down, kick back and enjoy your soda while Les starves in the wildlands to show you how to survive.

Shawnte's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

New Moon

By Stephenie Meyer

PS 3613 .E979 N532 2006

New Moon is a romance between a teenage girl, named Bella and a mysterious boy named Edward who turns out to be a vampire. For some of you who have not read this novel, it is an enchanting story where two completely different people have fallen in love and now for Bella’s safely Edward has made the decision to break up with Bella and stay away from her so no one tries to harm her. Their tale takes them on an adventure of desire and heart pounding altitudes. WARNING: this book may make you cry since the tale is of teenage romance and heartbreak. This book is great for cuddling up at home with a warm blanket, some hot chocolate on a cold November night, and I thought it would be perfect for all of you who have not yet read the series to start because Breaking Dawn part 1 is coming soon to theatres! Read the rest of Stephanie Myer’s series Twilight #1, New Moon #2 Eclipse #3, and Breaking dawn #4.

Juli's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:22:00.000-07:00

FLOTSAM

by David Wiesner

Oversize PZ 7 .W6367 F65 2006
Vivid storytelling and active imagining are at the heart of this beautiful Caldecott Award winning book. I first discovered Wiesner’s work when I picked up a copy of Tuesday, which the CWC Library also has. Who knew page-turning could be so fun! This book is an ultimate in armchair-travel!

Kelsey's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:19:00.000-07:00

The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
PS 3603 .O4558 H86 2008

This is a must-read book that is sure to catch anyone’s attention. The Hunger Games will take you on a suspenseful adventure through the eyes of the main character, Katniss Everdeen. Hurry and get into the upcoming phenomenon before it takes off!

Sam's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

Mozart and the Whale

DVD PN 1995.9 .C55 M69378 2006
Mozart and the whale is a beautiful story of two people with Asperger's Syndrome who struggle to build and keep a loving relationship with each other. Donald and Isabelle are two completely different characters who meet through the Autism support group that Donald leads. The movie is beautifully photographed, and the music is both hilarious and appropriate. Director Petter Naess shows off his talent very well in the construction of the film.

Kristy's November Staff Pick

2011-11-03T08:14:00.000-07:00

The Book of unholy mischief
By Elle Newmark
AUDIOBOOK NEWMARK
Set in fifteenth-century Venice, this historical drama is flavored with Renaissance recipes and political intrigue. The story is not perfectly written, but it is still worth listening to. Raul Esparza is the reader and he does an awesome job. Everyone, from Luciano the orphan street boy, to Francesca the convent beauty who captures the heart of the orphan, is brought to life with his voice.

Candy's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

The Carving of Mount Rushmore

Written by Rex Alan Smith

NB 237 .B6 A68 1985

Written with humor, perception and energy, Rex Alan Smith has put together a complete story of how Mount Rushmore came to be.

In some ways, it reads out as an unofficial biography of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor who led a life as big and as large as the faces he carved out of “the chosen stone”.

Loaded with pictures, written in close detail, it is an impressive story.

Jan's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T08:42:00.000-07:00

The Arrival

Written by Shaun Tan

PZ 7.7 .T36 ARR 2007

Casey's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

The Hobbit

Written by J.R. Tolkien

PZ 7 .T5744 H0 1966

Who doesn’t love Tolkien’s classic work? The Hobbit and, subsequently, The Lord of The Rings series laid the ground work for all of contemporary fantasy. Often times taking several paragraphs to describe in high resolution detail scenes of landscape imagery that would be beyond the adjective spectrum of most writers, Tolkien’s The Hobbit will quickly become your October love affair.

Kelsey's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Personality Psychology

Written by Jim McMartin

BF 698 .M349 1995

Ever wonder how or why your personality works? In Personality Psychology, your common, everyday questions on personality are asked, and then responded to by using and explaining understandable data. This book was made with students in mind, giving them a better understanding on Personality Psychology.

Kristy's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T08:14:00.000-07:00

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

Written by Karen Armstrong

BL 624 .A74 2010

"...compassion is aptly summed up in the Golden Rule, which asks us to look into our own hearts, discover what gives us pain, and then refuse, under any circumstances whatsoever, to inflict that pain on anybody else."

Wes' October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T07:53:00.000-07:00

Into the Wild

Written by Jon Krakauer

Call #: CT 9971 .M38 K73 1997

Back in the early 90's there was a young man named Christopher McCandless who went by the name of Alexander Supertramp. He was a vagabond, of sorts, that traveled the country by foot trying to find a meaning to the questions he had about life. He ultimately made it to Alaska where he lived for a few months and then died. This is a wonderful book to read for anyone who likes traveling. It is also very similar to the movie, although the book is better.

Cory's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T07:41:00.000-07:00

Outliers

by Malcolm Gladwell

BF 637 .S8 G533 2008

New Yorker columnist Gladwell made a big splash with Blink and The Tipping Point. In his 2008 book, Outliers, Gladwell focuses on success and how it is achieved. With clear, accessible language Gladwell relates the stories behind the tremendous success of specific individuals. His message is that although it does take hard work to succeed – his measure is 10,000 hours to become an expert at anything – it also takes opportunity. While some may interpret this as proof that the American dream is not equally accessible, it is also a reminder to seize hold of the opportunities that open to you.

Juli's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

NOWHERE BOY

DVD ML 420 .L38 N69 2008

Learn about the young John, before rock n’ roll, before The Beatles, before Yoko, before the unimaginable in New York City. Imagine a young man from Liverpool in 1950s who was destined to become one of the world’s greatest musicians and peace activists.

This is John Lennon in his early years. This is John Lennon, the nowhere boy who found his way.

Sam's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T07:34:00.000-07:00

Food, Inc.

DVD HD 9005 .F66 2009

Food, Inc. is a documentary that explores where the food that we purchase comes from, and what it means for the health of future generations. The director exposes the dark side of the American food industry. Food, Inc. reveals surprising -- and often shocking truths -- about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.

Shawnte's October Staff Pick

2011-10-13T07:29:00.000-07:00

The Hate Factory

Written by Georgelle Hirliman

HV 9475 .N62 N395 2005

The Hate Factory is a book about inmates of a penitentiary of New Mexico. The book is about the gloomy times and hardships the inmates partake within the prison and how gruesome and ruthless inmates were to one another. I believe that it’s a gut wrenching story that steals your attention to make you want to read it till the very end. I was left mind bottled throughout the tragic happenings taking place within the prison and that’s why I think that this book is a great read for Halloween. It will put Goosebumps on your neck and night mares within your dreams.

Kelsey's September Staff Pick

2011-09-08T15:39:00.000-07:00

Woman of the Inner Sea

By Thomas Keneally

PR 9619.3 .K46 W65 1994

If you have a determined, strong-willed outlook on obstacles life throws your way, then this is a book you will certainly enjoy. Thomas Keneally takes you on a journey through a woman's not-so-perfect life. You will be able to see the difficulties she is forced to deal with and how she overcomes them all. Will she find her way to happiness?

Sam's September Staff Pick

2011-09-08T10:44:00.000-07:00

The Hard Way
by Mark Jenkins

GV 191.25 .J46 2003

If you have an adventurous spirit or just enjoy reading about someone who does, then The Hard Way is a must read. Mark Jenkins takes you on many of his adventures and extremely close calls with danger. It’s easy to get so wrapped up in this book that you forget you aren’t right next to him.

Shawnte's September Staff Pick

2011-09-08T10:35:00.000-07:00

The Anti-Bullying Handbook

By Keith Sullivan

BF 637 B85 S85 2000

The Anti-Bullying Handbook is a useful tool in helping kids, teachers, and parents deal with bullying in schools, colleges or at residential homes. The book gives a brief explanation of bullying and the different types of bullying. The rest of the book goes about telling us how to go about problem solving against bullying in every situation. This can teach your children how to deal with bullying before and as it occurs. Teachers, counselors, and administrators are taught how to monitor it so that bullying doesn’t keep reoccurring. This can be helpful by doing school activities such as anti- bullying programs for everyone being involved. This book will also give you helpful advice from experts and it identifies the best web sites for anti-bullying from the internet.

Jan's September Staff Pick

2011-09-02T09:22:00.000-07:00

Time Collectors Edition: American Legends

E99 A7 S343 2003 c.3

What a fun collection of American icons! It is a book that you can skim through and look at the great pictures, or actually take time to read some of the unknown facts about personalities that are a American as baseball and apple pie. From Sam Walton of WalMart fame to Oprah herself, you will get to know the famous and the infamous. Have fun with this…I did.

Tim's September Staff Pick

2011-09-02T09:10:00.000-07:00

Pictionary

Reserves GV 1469 .P52 A54 2000

Do you already feel overwhelmed with the school year starting? It’s easy sometimes to let ourselves get to that point. However, to avoid that and still do well in school we need to have some pressure release at times. Pictionary is the perfect stress relief to ease the pressure, but still keep your mind intact to be able to work on your classes at a high level. Wishing you the very best this semester!

Sarah's Staff Pick

2011-09-02T09:08:00.000-07:00

The Count of Monte Cristo

By: Alexander Dumas

PQ 2226 E5 1946

This book is about a man who had everything, how it was stolen, and how he got it all back. It shows how far a person would go with nothing left to exact revenge from an evil. When I read this book, it held my attention to the finish. In my opinion it should be called a classic.

Kristy's September Staff Pick

2011-09-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak

Call # PR 9619.4 .Z87 B66 2006

Set in Nazi Germany, Liesel steals her first book before she has even learned to read. As the story unfolds we see how Liesel comes to learn about the people around her and the power of words. “This is a story of courage, friendship, love, survival, death, and grief. This is Liesel’s life on Himmel Street, told from Death’s point of view.”

Cory's September Staff Pick

2011-09-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

Born into Brothels

DVD HQ 240 .C3 B683 2004x

By Zana Briski

I had to be coerced into watching this documentary, I confess. It looked heart-wrenching and I wanted to avoid feeling the pain of others whom I could not help. Indeed, it was heart-wrenching and uncomfortable, but the challenge – like all challenges – was worthwhile. This is a story of children without hope and a photographer determined they get half a chance. Limited in her capacity to help in any other way, she teaches them photography. It is wonderful to watch them all change through the experience. The story reminds us that every generation is a new opportunity, that every set of eyes is a new lens and that all of us change one another. Be brave and watch!

Juli's September Staff Pick

2011-09-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

The School of Essential Ingredients

by Erica Bauermeister

AUDIOBOOK BAUERMEISTER

This book is a must-hear for fans of food and fellowship. Erica Bauermeister mixes together a diverse group of characters in her novel about a cooking class and encourages us to consider what is truly essential in life and in love. It’s a delicious blend of personal reflections and aspirations and is sure to make you hungry!

New audiobooks!

2011-08-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

The King's Speech by Mark Logue and Peter Conrad

Dead End Gene Pool by Wendy Burden

Best Advice I Ever Got by Katie Couric

The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister

The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin

House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

Art though the Ages

2011-08-19T07:32:00.000-07:00

Hi! I am new to the blog and I am just helping out around the CWC Library (like an internship) and this is my first major assignment.

I chose the topic because it is a form of expression, and I wanted my first exhibit to be meaningful and art is full of meaning from subtle hints to ginormous ones. I'm not asking you to become there biggest fan but you should notice it, at least enough to see the whole picture.

Everyone wants to do something to be remembered by, do you want to be forgotten completely 10 years after you die, no you don't and they didn't either. That's why they drew and painted things to last a really long time. They wanted to be remembered though the ages not just for someone else a thousand years ago, but for today.

The Way of Chinese Painting: It’s Ideas and Technique
By Mai-mai Sze
ND 1043 .S9
1959

293 Renaissance woodcuts for artists and illustrators
By Jost Amman’s Kunstbüchlin
NE 1245 A413
1968

Painting in the far East
By Laurence Binyon
ND 1037 B6
1969

Math and the Mona Lisa: the Art and Science of Leonardo da Vinci
By Bülent Atalay
N 6923 .L33 .A4
2004

The Carving of Mount Rushmore
By Rex Alan Smith
NB 237 .B6 A68
1985

Indian Art of Mexico and Central America
By Miguel Covarrubias
F 1219.3 A7 C58
1957

The Mosaics of Rome
By Walter Oakshott
NA 3850 R6 1967B

Michelangelo
By De Tolnay
ND 623 B9 D4313

Designing and Painting for the Theatre
By Lynn Pecktal
PN 2091 S8 P37

Impressionist Flowers: Art of the Bouquet
By Richard Whelan
ND 1400 .W556
1998

Engravings by Hogarth
Edited by Sean Shesgreen
NE 642 S47
1973

The Artists Handbook of Materials and Techniques
By Ralph Mayer
ND 1260 M35
1957

Fashion
By Mila Contini
GT 513 C58

The Flowering of Art Nouveau
By Maurice Rheims
N 6490 .R5343
1966a

Jewelry Making and Design
By Augustus F. Rose, Antonio Cirino
TS 740 .R6
1967

Design through discovery
By Marjorie Elliot Bevlin
NK 1510 .B53
1980

Turner on Tour
By Inge Herold
ND 497 .T8 H3713
1997

Alice Neel
By Patricia Hills
ND 1329 N3 H54
1983

Landscape Paintings
By Mitchell Albala
ND 1342 .A42
2009

Awash in color: Homer, Sargent, and the Great American Watercolor
By Reed and Troyen
ND 1807 R44
1993

A Gallery of Marine Art
Selected by Jerry McClish
ND 1370 .M32
1998

Reflection of Nature
By Kuspit Wallach
ND 237 .R117 W36
1998

Kristy's August Pick

2011-08-10T13:56:00.000-07:00

Crap
Written by Erin Elisabeth Conley, Karen Macklin, and Jake Miller
BF 637 .I48 C655 2009

This sub-title of this book is 'How to deal with annoying teachers, bosses, backstabbers, and other stuff that stinks' and that's what the authors talk about. They define it, then give advice on how to avoid it, deal with it, get rid of it and finally, how to go about "breaking the stank cycle." Enough said. Read the book and don't give me any...

Tim's August Staff Pick

2011-08-10T13:05:00.000-07:00

The Unforgettable Season
Written by Gordon H. Fleming
Call #: GV 875 .A3 F55

Believe it or not, I am an avid fan of history. I love seeing how people in different eras functioned. One other thing you should know about me, I am a fan of baseball. This book does not only bring two of my favorite things together, but it does so in that it takes you back to that era without you ever noticing. This book takes old newspaper stories and recaptures the tale of a three team pennant race. From the beginning of the season until the end, this season was known as the greatest pennant race to ever occur in the history of baseball.

Cory's August Staff Pick

2011-08-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

The Artist’s Way
By Julia Cameron
BF 408 .C175 2002
For nearly 20 years, The Artist’s Way has been fundamental reading for anyone interested in deepening his or her connection to intuition and creativity.The book leads readers through a 12 week process of reflection and exercises designed to open paths to the inner self and promote honest expression.With stories from her own life in the arts, Cameron discusses both the challenges and rewards in a creative life in an accessible, charming way. The Artist’s Way has spawned a movement and Cameron has followed up with a dozen or more related books. Enjoy!

Juli's August Staff Pick

2011-08-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

BREAKING CLEAN

by Judy Blunt

CT 275 .B57984 .A3 2002

Blunt’s storytelling is as sharp as the barbed wire that surrounded her life as a third generation rancher in Montana. Her memoir sheds light on her life as a ranch child, wife, woman, and mother and is gritty and gut-wrenching while remaining graceful.

This is one of my favorite memoirs.

Candy's August Staff Pick

2011-08-05T10:02:00.000-07:00

The Art of Choosing

by Sheena Iyengar

BF 611 .I94 2010

A well written, thorough book on the who, what, where, when, why, and how of choosing. Although Ms. Iyengar writes with a grace that is conversational, just as if you would sit down and have a visit with her, it belies all the exhaustive amount of research that is in the book. Her writing presents a very keen and curious mind.

Jan's August Staff Pick

2011-08-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

One Hundred Years of Old Man Sage

By Jeffery D. Anderson

GLASSCASE AMIND E 99 .A7 S343 2003

To have lived for 100 years and seen all the inconceivable changes in a culture... !

Old Man Sage tells his story through family and friends, and gives us insight into the realities of being born at a time in history when ceremony and respect for all things was the Arapaho way of life. Follow how that was changed by the influx of settlers and miners and then the military that followed. You meet Old Man Sage in these pages, and forever will carry an admiration for this tribal elder who still teaches through his words.

Cory's July Staff Pick

2011-07-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

Wyoming Road & Recreation Atlas

Oversize G 4261 .E63 2008 B457

There are several options out there for exploring back-country roads, but this is definitely one of the better ones. Don't end up relying on a GPS to send you over a cliff, use the map!

Tim's July Staff Pick

2011-07-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Written by Aron Ralston

GV 199.42 .U82 B587 2004

I love reading biographies. To me, there is nothing more interesting than getting another person's perspective on life, love, spirituality, or just where they came from. This book stands out for myself, not because of what he went through, but on how the experience changed his life forever. Yes, the movie "127 Hours" is great and worth the watch, but this book gives you a little something more than the movie. Enjoy the read and remember to tell someone where you are going! :-)

Candy's July Staff Pick

2011-07-08T07:42:00.000-07:00

A Family Affair

by Rex Stout

AUDIOBOOK STOUT

Hey! It’s my favorite genre, a mystery. This audiobook is by Rex Stout and is, as always, told in narration style with Archie as the story teller. He and Nero Wolfe solve the whodunit with brains, a bit of sarcasm, and some intolerance of Inspector Cramer’s gruffness. A good read or a good listen if you prefer.

Juli's July Staff Pick

2011-07-08T07:40:00.000-07:00

UTNE Reader & Mother Jones

Interestingly enough, when I studied Journalism as an undergrad, alternative press publications were never mentioned. What a shame! I encourage others to read and explore non-mainstream outlets for information. You just might learn something that the others don’t want you to know!

Kristy's July Staff Pick

2011-07-08T07:37:00.000-07:00

Under Heaven

By Guy Gavriel Kay

PR 9199.3 .K39 U53 2010

A mix of history and fantasy tells a fascinating tale. The author “evokes the subtle politics and careful social intercourse of eighth-century Tang dynasty China (Library Journal Review)” in this story. Shen Tai honors his father’s memory by burying the dead, enemies and friends alike, at an old battle-site on the border of the empire. Near the end of the two mourning years, he is given a great gift- two hundred and fifty Heavenly Horses.

“You gave a man one of the Sardian horses to reward him greatly. You gave him four or five of those glories to exalt him above his fellows, propel him towards rank- and earn him the jealousy, possibly mortal of those who rode the smaller horses of the steppes.”

The intrigue and pit-falls that await Tai as he deals with the overwhelming gift make an interesting read.

Jan's July Staff Pick

2011-07-08T07:31:00.000-07:00

The Reluctant King

Sarah Bradford

DA 584 B69 1989

If the recent wedding of Kate and William piqued your interest in the workings of the British royal family, this book gives insight into the issues that King George VI, William’s Great-Grandfather, had to deal with when unexpectedly becoming King after the abdication of his brother just before WWII. This book is a must-read for those who enjoyed the movie, “The King’s Speech”, because it gives you the whole story of his life.

Kristy's June Staff Pick

2011-06-08T12:45:00.000-07:00

New Scientist

V 210 NO. 2811 May 7, 2011

Check out this title!

Lots of interesting information is covered in this journal. Have you ever wondered what life could be like if we could build the fundamentals of civilization from scratch (March 26-April 1, 2011)? Find out why we can’t live without dreams- Your dreaming brain (March 12-18, 2011) or read the ponderings of the editor as he talks about the Strange science of daily life (February 19-25, 2011).

With all kinds of fascinating topics- there is sure to be something to pique your interest!

Juli's June Staff Pick

2011-06-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

Amadeus

DVD PR 6037 .H23 A8 1997

This film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 1984 but it’s hard to believe Tom Hulce’s performance as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart didn’t win him the Oscar. It was amazing! Music, mayhem, murder plot, and madness… this film has it all!

Tim's June Staff Pick

2011-06-08T12:40:00.000-07:00

Tom Sawyer

Author: Mark Twain

Call Num: PS 1306 .A1 1940

Looking for a staff pick got me to thinking about one of my favorite books from my childhood. This book takes me back to a carefree childhood where I longed for adventure. I can’t say I went on quite the adventures that Tom Sawyer had, but I did live up my childhood to the fullest. This book brings back memories of bike riding, fishing trips, and just good memories of a childhood that I feel at times I have left behind. Hopefully, you’ll find a book this summer to read that will take you back to a happy place.

Candy's June Staff Pick

2011-06-08T12:39:00.000-07:00

Atlantic

by Simon Winchester

Call #: GC 481 .W56 2010

From the exploration of sea travel to Leif Erickson – Christopher Columbus – World War II sea travel, Simon Winchester tells a strong tale of the Atlantic Ocean as it has impacted the world.

Jan's June Staff Pick

2011-06-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

Earth From Space

by: Andrew K. Johnson

Call #: QB 637 .J63 2004

Amazing pictures of our earth, along with lots of interesting information about the different ways the images are used. You can take in the pictures first, then go back and read the details on your second…or third… time through this beautiful book. (Check out page 63.) Enjoy!

Cory's June Staff pick

2011-06-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

Blueberries for Sal

by Robert McCloskey
PZ 27 .M1336 BLU 1987

Many of us have fond memories of Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. For most of his adult life McCloskey lived in Maine. Here is his Maine treasure, Blueberries for Sal, where you get the same tender sweetness of character and classic line drawings. The book won the Caldecott Medal in 1949, which honors "the most distinguished American picture book for children."

New Audiobooks: May 2011

2011-05-27T08:15:00.001-07:00

Here is the latest round of additions to our audiobook leasing program. Remember, every 12 weeks we rotate in eight new titles. Let us know what you like! These are available at the circ desk and checkout for four weeks. Enjoy!

Bossypants by Tina Fey

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Jungle by Clive Cussler

A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley

The Ultimate David Sedaris Box Set by David Sedaris

Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland

My Nest Isn’t Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space by Lisa Scottoline

Rawhide Down by Del Quentin Wilber

A Family Affair (Nero Wolfe) by Rex Stout

Candy's May Staff Pick

2011-05-20T13:02:00.000-07:00

People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

PR 9619.3 .B7153 P46 2008

As quoted in the author’s Afterward, “People of the Book is a work of fiction inspired by the true story of the Hebrew codex known as the Sarajevo Haggadah. While some of the facts are true to the haggadah’s known history, most of the plot and all the characters are imaginary.” Pg 370.
Have you ever picked up a book and wondered where it had been, how it got started, who had handled it, crafted the cover, who might have had to even give their life to save it? In these modern times I can’t imagine that anyone would want to destroy a book, but in the well-crafted stories that are cast back in time, the Sarajevo Haggadah survived and witnessed such events. Read it and Enjoy!

Jan's May Staff Pick

2011-05-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Best of Poe by Edgar Allen Poe

PS 2612 .A3 2006

Poe is the master of suspense! His poetry is timeless; memorized and recited in their beauty. His tales have been told, re-told, re-mastered, and filmed; and yet we never tire of his intrigue. Read his best again...if you liked it once, you will love it a second time.

Tim's May Staff Pick

2011-05-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

Tolkien's World by Randel Helms

PR 6039 O32 Z66

What fascinates me about J.R. Tolkien is his ability to capture the imagination and tell stories, almost so that they sound and feel like actual history. “Tolkien’s World” gives us some great insight to who Tolkien really was as a person. Such a great book to get a real feel for Tolkien’s writings and to g9ive us insight for our daily lives. I hope you enjoy this book!!

Kristy's May Staff Pick

2011-05-06T07:47:00.000-07:00

Kip Carey’s Official Wyoming fishing guide by Kip Carey

WYOMING SH 565 .K562 200

Thinking about going fishing now that the weather is nice?
Use this book as a guide for planning your next fishing trip.
This is a “where” to fish guide so pick a spot and go out and enjoy yourself!

Cory's May Staff Pick

2011-05-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

The Man Who Planted Trees
DVD PN 1997.5 . MM368 2002

“Faith sees a beautiful blossom in a bulb, a lovely garden in a seed, and a giant oak in an acorn.” - William Arthur Ward

This beautiful film is an animated version of the story of one man dedicated to reviving the desolate landscape of Provence in the years spanning World War I and World War II. He plants 100 acorns per day and grows a tremendous forest. A great story of faith and accomplishment, exquisitely depicted.

Juli's May Staff Pick

2011-05-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
By Laura Hillenbrand

D 805 .J3 Z364 2010

This is an AMAZING true story of survival, resilience, and redemption! Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner in hot pursuit of the four-minute mile, goes from life as an athlete to a life of a captured airman during WWII. Learning of his challenges and determination, which portray both the best and the worst of human nature, evoke a wide range of human emotions and leave the reader feeling relief and admiration for a man who defies the odds, repeatedly.

Conor's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Hunter S. Thompson

PN 4874 .T444 A3 2005

In this book, Hunter S. Thompson chronicles a trip to Las Vegas by Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo. What is most intriguing, however, is that these drug induced "expeditions" are based loosely on events that take place in Thompson's own life. Follow their destructive path in Las Vegas in this very entertaining book.

Kreig's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:18:00.001-07:00

Oktoberfest
Marlo Scheder-Bieschin

OVERSIZE GT 4403 .O41 2007

Oktoberfest is more than just a festival celebrated by the German’s with beer and food every October. It is also a celebration of the harvest coming to a close and of German culture all together. In the book Oktoberfest photographer Marlo Scheder-Bieschin shows just how much of a cultural fest the celebration truly is. A wonderful book with audio files that include original Bavarian music Oktoberfest is a great choice for anyone who just wants to see more of German culture.

Candy's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:16:00.000-07:00

Franklin and Eleanor An Extraordinary Marriage

Hazel Rowley

E 807 .R763 2010

• Who did Eleanor call “that dirty little man” who had dedicated his life to getting Franklin elected?
• What phrase did Franklin use when referring to his children?
• How many romances did Franklin have while he was married to Eleanor?
This story of Franklin and Eleanor is told with clarity, honesty, and a distinctly direct insight to their private lives. They made a powerful team, each driven by their own weaknesses and strengths.

Jessie's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:14:00.000-07:00

Daylight in nightclub inferno : Czech fiction from the post-Kundera generation

Elena Lappin

PG 5145 E8 D39 1997

When I read that this book was post Post-Kundera, it deserved a second look. Milan Kundera is one of my favorite authors so I felt the need to make sure these authors were up to par. The tone of the authors dark, thoughtful, and provocatively real. One story I particularly liked was “The Story of King Candaules”.

Jan's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:13:00.000-07:00

The Plague of Doves

Louise Erdrich

AUDIOBOOK ERDRICH

This audio-book storyline takes place on a reservation in North Dakota and covers several generations. The blending of the families and the events are intriguing, but disquieting at times. I encourage you to join them as they work through community and family situations with a smile at times and tears at others.

Ben's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:12:00.000-07:00

Canyons
By: Gary Paulsen

PZ 7 .P2843 CAN 1990

This book is about two boy separated by the Canyons of Time. Brennan Cole is a 15 year old boy who goes camping near Dog Canyon, when he finds a skull from an Apache boy Coyote Runs’. Brennan finds himself trying to get this skull back to an ancient ground to set this boys soul free. Along the way Brennan finds himself in some of the most challenging things he has ever faced.

Austin's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:10:00.000-07:00

Group sex; a scientist's eyewitness report on the American way of swinging

Gilbert D. Bartell

HQ 18 U5 B33

Northern Illinois University Anthropology Professor Bartell and his wife Ann conducted a 3 year anthropological study of 350 Americans involved in swinging as well as group sex in general. They were able to visit many groups and parties in the Chicago area as well as interview individuals and couples. In addition to describing the swinging phenomena as it occurs, the book also attempts to theorize competently about how swinging emerged in American middle class society. How and why couples start, how they find each other, what social, erotic and sexual activities take place before and during threesomes, foursomes and group parties, time and location demands, the influence on marriage and relationships, pros and cons etc. are all covered. While granting that swinging seems, at first glance, to be the very antithesis of American middle-class morality, the author says we should take a second look.

Juli's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:08:00.000-07:00

Staking Her Claim: Women Homesteading in the West
By Marcia Meredith Hensley

WYOMING F 595 .H45 2007

The west was still wild in the early 1900s and it wasn’t just wannabe cowboys who wanted to experience the west and call it home. Surprisingly, there were a large number of single women who wanted to explore the west, plant roots, and make a new life for themselves. It was the west’s wildness and the limitless opportunities available in the wide-open frontier that lured many women to the western states and allowed them to stake their own claims as homesteaders. Learn about the locals who called this area home, including Mary Sheehan Steinbrech. She settled in the Lander area, taught school, and called Fremont County home. Sprinkled with photos and personal accounts of life as a homesteader, Staking Her Claim offers great insight into a homesteader’s life in the wilds of the west.

Kristy's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

Earthquakes in Wyoming DVD

DVD QE 534.2 .W8 E3 2001

If you’ve ever wondered about earthquakes in Wyoming, take a look at this DVD.
Even though some of the examples are dated (they talk about Lander needing a new high school),
the basic information is still valid, and interesting.
Check it out!

Sam's April Staff Pick

2011-04-18T17:05:00.000-07:00

Einstein's Dreams

Alan P. Lightman

PS 3562 .I45397 E 38 1993

Einstein’s Dreams is a fictional collection of Einstein’s dreams all based on many possible worlds of time. This is a mind-stretching book that you will become lost in.

Ben's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

2010 Weapon Systems
This book has the majority of the American weapon systems in it. This book could be a good research starter and finding out specks and plain old cool weapons. From helicopters to advanced guns to sweet tanks, this book is just all around sweet. So if you are interested in military weapon systems you should take a look at this book.

Tim's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Pauline Kael

PN 1995 K24

This book is a fun fact book about movies. Explore many movies and their critiques by Pauline Kael. This book takes a fun look at movies over the past few decades and looks at them and how they translate to society and life. Overall a fun read and something to make you think next time you watch your favorite movie.

Jan's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:10:00.000-07:00

I Still Dream About You

Fannie Flagg

AUDIOBOOK FLAGG

Fannie Flagg wrote and reads this audio book, and it is fun! Sit-Com humor reigns as you get to know the employees of this all-female realty office and their relationships with each other. A light-hearted look at aging gracefully with a bit of a mystery thrown to boot. Totally NOT serious listening. Enjoy.

Candy's March Staff Picks

2011-03-14T18:08:00.000-07:00

The Snowflake
by Kenneth Libbrecht and Patricia Rasmussen

QC 926.32 .L53 2003

In order for anyone to say there are no two snowflakes alike, has to have seen every one of them.
This book gives a sort of science lesson on the construction, formation, and a field guide to falling snow. The pictures alone are worth a look.

Jessie's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:05:00.000-07:00

Fried Twinkies, Buckle Bunnies and Bull Riders

Josh Peter

GV 1834.45 .B84 P48 2005
When looking for a book I had bunnies on the mind and this is what I came up with. I will say that I think rodeos are super fun and I like going to them. I can also say that I have never heard of buckle bunnies until I moved out here. Also Twinkies are good! (Sometimes… maybe once every ten years) Amazingly this book contains all these things and it also has pictures…. I don’t think that you can beat that.

Kristy's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:04:00.000-07:00

On Writing: a memoir of the craft
by Stephen King

PS 3561 I483 Z475 2000

In this book, Stephen King tells a little about his life and his writing experience. He says: “What follows is an attempt to put down, briefly, and simply, how I came to the craft, what I know about it now, and how it’s done. It’s about the day job; it’s about the language.”
Read the book to find out more. 

Austin's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:03:00.000-07:00

The Duel

Robert Baldick

CR 4575 B25

Who wouldn’t want to know more about the art
of to-the-death conflict resolution? Robert
Baldick’s The Duel is a historical analysis and
account of the practice of dueling and how it
has changed over time, and cross culturally.

Sam's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

Cradle to Cradle

William McDonough and Michael Braungart
TD 794.5 .M395 2002

What happens when recycling isn’t enough?
McDonough and Braungart explain how eco-effectiveness can be put in practice and how we can pass that on to everyone we know. They also move from a "cradle-to-grave" mentality where products die in a landfill to a "cradle-to-cradle" mentality where they continue to feed production.

Conor's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:01:00.000-07:00

Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Defined a Generation
Chris Turner

PN 1992.77 .S58 T875 2004

I noticed this book a particularly because a friend of mine is an avid Simpsons fan. Not only does this book document the rise of the incredibly popular TV show, but also how the show addresses common issues in our society, such as “family, religion, politics, the environment, TV, and more”. If you are a diehard Simpsons fan, this book is for you.

Juli's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

BIKE LUST: Harleys, Women & American Society
by Barbara Joans

GV 1059.52 .J63 2001

As a female motorcyclist, this book caught my eye a few years ago before I rode in the Iron Butt Rally, an endurance motorcycling event very few Harley riders or women compete in. I was interested in reading about the author’s anthropological perspective. As a woman in a male-dominated sport, endurance motorcycling, I was curious to see if she acknowledged the small population of women in the world of sport motorcycling. She didn’t.
Still, it’s a decent read for those curious about the biker culture in the U.S.

Cory's March Staff Pick

2011-03-14T17:58:00.000-07:00

Daughter of Fortune
By Isabel Allende
PQ 8098.1 .L54 H5513 1999

Allende takes you into this dirty, secretive world inhabited by immigrants to California during the Gold Rush with passionate characters whose stories pulse with life. You’ll be transported.
An excerpt:
“Jugglers, acrobats, snake charmers, transvestites, traveling musicians, magicians, and contortionists performed in the streets, while all around them seethed a commerce in silk, tea, jade, spices, gold, tortoiseshell, porcelain, ivory, and precious stones.”

Mark Your Calendars!

2011-03-01T08:18:00.001-08:00

John Clayton – "Happily Ever Aftering on a 1920s Cattle Ranch"
Tuesday, March 15 @ 330pm – SC104

Poetry Slam - ALL are encouraged to participate.. would love to have faculty/staff share a story, a poem, etc.
Tuesday, March 22 in the Library

Melanie O’Hara – Wyoming Rodeo Gals
Monday, March 28 @ 4pm – SC104

Laura Bell – author of Claiming Ground, celebrates National Library Week @CWC
Thursday, April 14 @330pm in the Little Theater

Craig Johnson – Wyoming mystery author (A&E is developing a TV series based on his characters)
Tuesday, Oct. 18

Matteo Pistono: In the Shadow of the Buddha

2011-03-01T08:10:00.000-08:00

A great crowd turned out yesterday to listen to Lander-born author Pistono relate his tales of a decade of pilgrimage and human rights work in Tibet.

For more information: http://www.matteopistono.com/

Austin's February Staff Pick

2011-02-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hiroshima

By John Hersey

D 767.25 H6 H4 1946

If you haven't already guessed from the title, this short and easy read is a journalistic account of one of the most horrific events in human history- the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima in Japan. The book chronicles the events experienced by an assortment of Japanese citizens as a result of the bomb. This book gives a graphic description of an event that everyone should be familiar with. While this book's imagery may not be pleasant to read, it is, in my opinion, a book that one needs to read.

Ben's February Staff Pick

2011-02-09T12:41:00.001-08:00

Freedom Writers

DVD PN 1995.9 .M45 F744366 2007

This inspiring movie is about a young English teacher that has all the education in the world and she could teach at any school she wanted too. She decides to go to a high school that is torn with violence, gangs and racial tension. This teacher has to open up theses special students that in some ways they are all in a way equal individuals. She shows them how that race doesn’t matter and it tears the world apart. This movie is great and you should watch it’s amazing.