The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
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Author: Jane Glover A rich and evocative account of the life and work of one of the world’s favorite composers―from the acclaimed author of Mozart’s Women. |
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Author: Cathy N. Davidson A leading educational thinker argues that the American university is stuck in the past–and shows how we can revolutionize it for our era of constant change |
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Author: Rose George An eye-opening exploration of blood, the life giving substance with the power of taboo, the value of diamonds and the promise of breakthrough science. |
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Title: A Girl Stands at the Door Author: Rachel Devlin A new history of school desegregation in America, revealing how girls and women led the fight for interracial education |
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Author: Donal Ryan A moving novel of three men, each searching for something they have lost, from the award-winning and Man Booker nominated author Donal Ryan. |
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Title: Building a Sustainable Home Author: Melissa Rappaport Schifman The green building movement has produced hundreds of “how-to” books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living. |
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Title: the Writer’s Practice Author: John Warner For anyone aiming to improve their skill as a writer, a revolutionary new approach to establishing robust writing practices inside and outside the classroom, from the author of Why They Can’t Write |
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Title: Llama Author: Helen Cowie Known for their haughty demeanor, woolly charm and propensity to spit when threatened, llamas have had a rich and varied history. Since their domestication high in the Andes, they have been sacrificed, farmed, smuggled and petted. They have functioned at different times as luxury commodities, literary muses and national symbols and have served as beasts of burden, circus performers and even golf caddies. |
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Title: The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee Author: David Treuer A sweeping history–and counter-narrative–of Native American life from the Wounded Knee massacre to the present. |
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Title: Hadrian’s Wall Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Stretching eighty miles from coast to coast across northern England, Hadrian’s Wall is the largest Roman artifact known today. It is commonly viewed as a defiant barrier, the end of the empire, a place where civilization stopped and barbarism began. In fact, the massive structure remains shrouded in mystery. Was the wall intended to keep out the Picts, who inhabited the North? Or was it merely a symbol of Roman power and wealth? What was life like for soldiers stationed along its expanse? How was the extraordinary structure built–with what technology, skills, and materials? |
