This title describes Aurelian's Wall in detail with cut-away cross sections, and investigates its historical purpose and military effectiveness within the general context of late Roman fortifications. A final section follows the history of the Wall's continued use beyond the Romano-Byzantine period, and provides an invaluable tourist aid."

Call number: DG67 .F54 2008

The Genius of America: How the Constitution Saved Our Country--And Why It Can Again - Publisher's Marketing: "An inspiring and revelatory look at the document that has made our country the longest surviving democracy in the history of civilization: The Constitution of the United States.
The history of democracy is a history of failure. The United States holds the record at 230 years, yet the document at the nation's center is one that we take for granted. Due to a combination of heightened frustration, moves to skirt the constitutional process, and a widespread disconnect between the people and their constitutional "conscience," Lane and Oreskes warn us our system is at risk.
"The Genius of America" looks at the Constitution's history relative to this current crisis. Starting with the eleven years between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution's adoption, they show how our near failure to create a loosely knit nation led the framers to devise a system that takes human nature into account. Next they provide examples of how we have weathered crises in the past, from early attempts at political tyranny to the Civil War. Finally they turn to two periods, one of great consensus (from Roosevelt's New Deal through Johnson's Great Society) and another of division (from Reagan through George W. Bush), both of which demonstrate the Constitution's effectiveness.
In the final assessment, Lane and Oreskes challenge us to let this great document work as it was designed--in times of change and stasis. They hold our leaders accountable, calling on them to stop fanning the flames of division. And while evenhanded in its presentation, "The Genius of America" reminds us the Constitution is our national glue."

Call number: KF4541 .L35 2007

The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide; The Seeing Stone; Lucinda's Secret; The Ironwood Tree; The Wrath of Mulgrath - Publisher's Marketing: "It all started with a mysterious letter left at a tiny bookstore for authors Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. Its closing lines: "We just want people to know about this. The stuff that has happened to us could happen to anyone." Little could they imagine the remarkable adventure that awaited them as they followed Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace and a strange old book into a world filled with elves, goblins, dwarves, trolls, and a fantastical menagerie of other creatures. The oddest part is in entering that world, they didn't leave this one!

New York Times Book Review - "With their evocative gothic-style pencil drawings and color illustrations, rhyming riddles, supernatural lore, and well-drawn characters, these books read like old-fashioned ripping yarns."

Call number: PZ7. B52878 War 2003 Book 1

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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - Summary: "In this hilarious, critically acclaimed arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong."

Call number: GV1469.35 .D66 K564 2008 DVD

Anne Frank Remembered - Summary: "Narrated by Kenneth Branagh and Glenn Close, "Anne Frank Remembered" is the ground-breaking documentary that pays a powerful tribute to World War II's youngest heroine. This program uses photos, vintage newsreels and even a rare home movie to look beyond the celebrated pages of Anne's diary. In surprising, and often emotional interviews with Anne's family, friends and her heroic protector Miep Gies, Anne's life serves once more as an unforgettable symbol of--and tribute to--the many lives lost in the Holocaust."

Call number: DS135 .N5 A536 2004 DVD

2005 Academy Award Nominated Short Films - Summary: "A collection of Short Films nominated for the 78th Annual Academy Awards featured on one DVD. Including the winning live-action short Six Shooter and the winning animated short, The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation. The collection additionally includes two bonus short films: Imago and The Fan and the Flower!"

Call number: PN1997 Collection 2005 DVD

The Science of Sleep - Summary: "The Science of Sleep, a playful romantic fantasy set inside the topsy-turvy brain of Stephane Miroux (Gael Garcia Bernal) an eccentric young man whose dreams constantly invade his waking life. Stephane pines for next-door neighbor, Stephanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg), but she becomes confused by his childishness and shaky connection to reality. Unable to find the secret to Stephanie's heart while awake, Stephane searches for the answer in his dreams."

Call number: PN1997 ScienceSle DVD

Holy Smoke! - Summary: "The Campion sisters have written a clever, humorous, yet subtle story of how badly a family can react when their religion of choice is passed over by one of their own in favor of something they find too exotic. While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire P.J. Waters, a macho cult deprogrammer, who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. However, P.J. quickly learns that he has quite possibly met his match in the intelligent and iron-willed Ruth."

Call number: PN1997 HolySmoke DVD

The Vanishing - Summary: "Remake of the French classic suspense film. A man begins a search for his girlfriend after she disappears during their vacation getaway. His three year investigation draws the attention of her abductor, who harbors a diabolically calculating mind."

Call number: PN1997 Vanishing DVD

Sophie's Choice - Summary: "A drama set in post-World War II Brooklyn revolves around Sophie, a Polish Catholic beauty who survived Auschwitz, her lover, Nathan, and Stingo, a would-be writer. As the three grow closer, Stingo discovers the captivating and moving truths that each harbors." Based on the novel by William Styron.

Call number: PN1997 SophiesC DVD

The Sting - Summary: "Set in the 1930s, this intricate comedy caper deals with an abitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on the vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang."

Call number: PN1997 Sting DVD

Scream - Summary: "A series of mysterious murders committed by a masked killer transforms a seemingly peaceful community into a place where no one is safe and everyone is suspect. Part horror movie and part spoof of the slasher genre."

Call number: PN1997 Scream DVD

Catch-22 - Summary: "A World War II pilot tries to have himself grounded as insane, but there's a catch. Directed by Mike Nichols. From the Joseph Heller novel."

Call number: PN1997 Catch22 DVD

Clash of the Titans - Summary: "Perseus (Harry Hamlin), the mortal son of Zeus (Laurence Olivier), faces the monsters of Greek mythology as he battles to save Andromeda from a primeval sea beast."

Call number: PN1997 ClashTitans DVD

A Passage to India - Summary: "While on a trip in 1928 to visit her son, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by her son’s fiancee, becomes appalled at the treatment of the Indians by the ruling British government. Later, they befriend a native Indian who, over-stepping the accepted norms of his culture, invites the two ladies on an excursion. In a strange turn of events, he is accused of attempting to rape the young woman." Based on the novel by E.M. Forster and the play by Santha Rama Rau.

Call number: PN1997 PassageIn DVD

Final Destination - Summary: "After being kicked off the plane because of his disruptive premonition, Alex and some of his classmates watch as the premonition comes true. Now having dodged death once, the terror begins in full as fate hunts them down one-by-one."

Call number: PN1997 FinalDest DVD

Hair - Summary: "An Oklahoman bound for Vietnam joins the Age of Aquarius with hippies in Central Park. Directed by Milos Forman." Choreography, Twyla Tharp

Call number: PN1997 Hair DVD

The French Connection - Summary: "Hackman stars as Popeye Doyle, a brash New York City detective who uncovers a heroin-smuggling operation. The car chase under the elevated train tracks is movie legend."

Call number: PN1997 FrenchCon DVD

Eight Crazy Nights - Summary: "When a small-town, extremely disgruntled guy, Davey Stone, faces another holiday season in his New England hometown, he does what he always has - he messes up big time and lands in jail. But after a few surprises - including the mysterious reason for Davey’s bad attitude and the reappearance of his childhood sweetheart - Davey might just decide he has a reason or two to change his ways."

Call number: PN1997 EightCra DVD

The Polar Express - Summary: "When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe." Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg.

Call number: PN1997 PolarExp DVD

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Summary: "Where does Santa’s suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this classic about Kris Kringle, the world’s most famous gift-giver." Voices: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, the Westminster Children’s Choir. Originally broadcast on television in 1970.

Call number: PN1997 SantaClaus DVD

3:10 to Yuma - Summary: "In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the 3: 10 to Yuma, a train that will take the killer to trial. On the trail, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. But with Wade's outfit on their trail -- and dangers at every turn -- the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny."

Call number: PN1997 310Y DVD

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Summary: "Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller Sweeney Todd. Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to prison who vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again. Joining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney's amorous accomplice, who creates diabolical meat pies. The cast also includes Alan Rickman, who portrays the evil Judge Turpin, who sends Sweeney to prison and Timothy Spall as the Judge's wicked associate Beadle Bamford and Sacha Baron Cohen a rival, flamboyant barber, Signor Adolfo Pirelli."

Call number: PN1997 SweeneyT DVD

Atonement - Summary: "Shot on location in the U.K., the film's story spans several decades. In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner (McAvoy), the educated son of the family's housekeeper, carries a torch for Briony's headstrong older sister Cecilia (Knightley). Cecilia, he hopes, has comparable feelings; all it will take is one spark for this relationship to combust. When it does, Briony, who has a crush on Robbie, is compelled to interfere, going so far as accusing Robbie of a crime he did not commit. Cecilia and Robbie declare their love for each other, but he is arrested, and with Briony bearing false witness, the course of three lives is changed forever. Briony continues to seek forgiveness for her childhood misdeed. Through a terrible and courageous act of imagination, she finds the path to her uncertain atonement, and to an understanding of the power of enduring love."

Call number: PN1997 Atonem DVD

Notes on a Scandal - Summary: "When Sheba Hart joins St. George's as the new art teacher, Barbara Covett senses a kindred spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba begins an illicit affair and Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret."

Call number: PN1997 NotesSca DVD

Beowulf - Summary: "In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonates throughout the ages, immortalizing the name of Beowulf."

Call number: PN1997 Beowulf DVD

I Am Legend - Summary: "Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable, and man-made. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and maybe the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone. Mutant victims of the plague--the Infected--lurk in the shadows...watching Neville's every move...waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But he knows he is outnumbered...and quickly running out of time."

Call number: PN1997 IAmLegend DVD

Eat Drink Man Woman - Summary: "Three grown women live with their widowed father, a master chef in Taipei, Taiwan. Directed by Ang Lee."

Call number: PN1997 EatDrink DVD

Letters from Iwo Jima - Summary: "Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima tells the untold story of the Japanese soldiers who defended their homeland against invading American forces during World War II. With little defense other than sheer will and the volcanic rock of Iwo Jima itself, the unprecedented tactics of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (Ken Watanabe, The Last Samurai) and his men transform what was predicted to be a swift defeat into nearly 40 days of heroic and resourceful combat. Their sacrifices, struggles, courage and compassion live on in the taut, gripping film Rolling Stone calls unique and unforgettable. It is the powerful companion piece to Flags of Our Fathers."

Call number: PN1997 LettersIwo DVD

The Darjeeling Limited - Summary: "THE DARJEELING LIMITED, starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman, is an emotional comedy about three brothers re-forging family bonds. The eldest, played by Wilson, hopes to reconnect with his two younger siblings by taking them on a train trip across the vibrant and sensual landscape of India."

Call number: PN1997 Darjeel DVD

Enchanted - Summary: "A classic Disney animated fairy tale meets with the modern, live-action romantic comedy in Walt Disney Pictures ENCHANTED. Featuring an all-star cast, the film follows the beautiful princess Giselle (AMY ADAMS) as she is banished by an evil queen (SUSAN SARANDON) from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn't operate on a happily ever after basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of enchantment. But when Giselle begins to fall in love with a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer (PATRICK DEMPSEY) who has come to her aid -- even though she is already promised to a perfect fairy tale prince (JAMES MARSDEN) back home -- she has to wonder: can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?"

Call number: PN1997 Enchanted DVD

The Years of Extermination: Nazi Germany and the Jews, 1939-1945 - Publisher's Marketing: "The result of more than 30 years of research and investigation, this important new volume presents a thorough historical study of the events beyond the usual analysis of German policies, decisions, and measures that led to this most systematic and sustained of modern genocides."

Call number: D804.3 .F753 2007

Return to the Moon: Exploration, Enterprise, and Energy in the Human Settlement of Space - Publisher's Marketing: "The Moon is not just a "local" destination, argues former NASA Astronaut Harrison Schmitt. As a destination, the Moon presents us with a goal that tests our resourcefulness and determination. How much are we willing to spend to re-establish ourselves as space-farers? Return to the Moon proposes that we begin planning, and now, for the establishment of human outposts on the Moon a" not just as an exercise in technology and discovery, and not just as a way of fulfilling our destiny as explorers and pioneers. Schmitt, having himself traveled to and literally walked on the Moon, is no stranger to technology, discovery, and a sense of our destiny as explorers; but in this book he focuses on a return to the moon as a business proposition."

Call number: TL799 .M6 S34 2005

The Making and Unmaking of Whiteness - Publisher's Marketing: "Bringing together new articles and essays from the controversial Berkeley conference of the same name, "The Making and Unmaking of Whiteness" presents a fascinating range of inquiry into the nature of whiteness. Representing academics, independent scholars, community organizers, and antiracist activists, the contributors are all leaders in the "second wave" of whiteness studies who collectively aim to combat the historical legacies of white supremacy and to inform those who seek to understand the changing nature of white identity, both in the United States and abroad.
With essays devoted to theories of racial domination, comparative global racisms, and transnational white identity, the geographical reach of the volume is significant and broad. Dalton Conley writes on "How I Learned to Be White." Allan Berube discusses the intersection of gay identity and whiteness, and Mab Segrest describes the spiritual price white people pay for living in a system of white supremacy. Other pieces examine the utility of whiteness as a critical term for social analysis and contextualize different attempts at antiracist activism. In a razor-sharp introduction, the editors not only raise provocative questions about the intellectual, social, and political goals of those interested in the study of whiteness but assess several of the topic's major recurrent themes: the visibility of whiteness (or the lack thereof); the "emptiness" of whiteness as a category of identification; and conceptions of whiteness as a structural privilege, a harbinger of violence, or an institutionalization of European imperialism."

Call number: E184.A1 M2627 2001

The events leading up to King John's setting his seal to the famous document at Runnymede in June 1215 form this rich and riveting narrative that vividly describes everyday life from castle to countryside, from school to church, and from hunting in the forest to trial by ordeal. For instance, women wore no underwear (though men did), the average temperatures were actually higher than they are now, and the austere kitchen at Westminster Abbey allowed each monk two pounds of meat and a gallon of ale "per day." Broad in scope and rich in detail, "1215" ingeniously illuminates what may have been the most important year of our history."

Call number: DA208 .D29 2005b

Hieronymus Bosch - Publisher's Marketing: "No one can look at the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch without amazement and bewilderment. Professor Gibson shows that what seems inexplicable to us today--the canvases full of torture, monsters, and leering devils--was perfectly intelligible to the fifteenth-century viewer. The subjects of Bosch's paintings were in fact the overwhelming concerns of late medieval Europe: the Last Judgment, original sin, death, temptations of the flesh. The author describes each picture in detail, placing each work within the context of medieval folklore and religion, and explains that many of the acts portrayed in the pictures were visual translations of verbal puns or metaphors."

Call number: ND653 .B65 G52 1973b

Hieronymus Bosch’s elaborate paintings have always been hugely popular as well as controversial. His landscapes depicting humans, animals, and fabulous creatures in various states of ecstasy and misery were greatly imitated by his contemporaries and laid the foundations for the Surrealist movement of the 20th century. But of all Bosch’s works, The Garden of Earthly Delights, located in the Prado Museum in Madrid, has provoked the most debate. Commissioned by a wealthy Dutch noble, the painting has been interpreted as a heretical masterpiece, a condemnation of Catholicism, an opulent illustration of the Creation, and a premonition of the end of the world. Now Hans Belting offers his own reading of the work, which he sees not as apocalyptic, but utopian. Taking readers through each panel, Belting discusses various schools of thought, and explores Bosch’s life and times. He compares Bosch’s vision with the humanistic theories of Thomas More and Willibald Pirckheimer and suggests that the painter’s aim was not to evoke the end of the world, but to investigate how the world would exist had the Fall not happened. Enhanced by an exquisite fold-out reproduction of the original painting, this fascinating study is an important contribution to the literature and theory surrounding one of the world’s most enigmatic artists."

Call number: ND653 .B65 A65 2003

Hospital Infection: From Miasmas to MRSA - Publisher's Marketing: "The continuing battle to control hospital infections has ranged from the earliest days of hospital care when bad air or miasma was thought to be the cause, to the present day emergence of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" such as MRSA and necrotizing fasciitis. This social history of hospital care surveys the rise, fall and re-emergence of new nosocomial infections and documents the development of medical microbiology and infection control."

Call number: RA969 .A953 2003

The New Environmental Regulation - Publisher's Marketing: "Winner, 2007 Louis Brownlow Award presented by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and 2006 Best Book in Environmental Management and Policy, American Society for Public Administration. Environmental regulation in the United States has succeeded, to a certain extent, in solving the problems it was designed to address; air, water, and land, are indisputably cleaner and in better condition than they would be without the environmental controls put in place since 1970. But Daniel Fiorino argues in "The New Environmental Regulation" that--given recent environmental, economic, and social changes--it is time for a new, more effective model of environmental problem solving. Fiorino provides a comprehensive but concise overview of U.S. environmental regulation--its history, its rationale, and its application--and offers recommendations for a more collaborative, flexible, and performance-based alternative. Traditional environmental regulation was based on the increasingly outdated assumption that environmental protection and business are irreversibly at odds. The new environmental regulation Fiorino describes is based on performance rather than on a narrow definition of compliance and uses such policy instruments as market incentives and performance measurement. It takes into consideration differences in the willingness and capabilities of different firms to meet their environmental obligations, and it encourages innovation by allowing regulated industries, especially the better performers, more flexibility in how they achieve environmental goals. Fiorino points to specific programs--including the 33/50 Program, innovative permitting, and the use of covenants as environmentalpolicy instruments in the Netherlands--that have successfully pioneered these new strategies. By bringing together such a wide range of research and real world examples, Fiorino has created an invaluable resource for practitioners and scholars and an engaging text for environmental policy courses."

Call number: KF3775 .F56 2006

The Making of Environmental Law - Publisher's Marketing: "The unprecedented expansion in environmental regulation over the past thirty years--at all levels of government--signifies a transformation of our nation's laws that is both palpable and encouraging. Environmental laws now affect almost everything we do, from the cars we drive and the places we live to the air we breathe and the water we drink. But while enormous strides have been made since the 1970s, gaps in the coverage, implementation, and enforcement of the existing laws still leave much work to be done.
In "The Making of Environmental Law," Richard J. Lazarus offers a new interpretation of the past three decades of this area of the law, examining the legal, political, cultural, and scientific factors that have shaped--and sometimes hindered--the creation of pollution controls and natural resource management laws. He argues that in the future, environmental law must forge a more nuanced understanding of the uncertainties and trade-offs, as well as the better-organized political opposition that currently dominates the federal government. Lazarus is especially well equipped to tell this story, given his active involvement in many of the most significant moments in the history of environmental law as a litigator for the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division, an assistant to the Solicitor General, and a member of advisory boards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the World Wildlife Fund, and the Environmental Defense Fund.
Ranging widely in his analysis, Lazarus not only explains why modern environmental law emerged when it did and how it has evolved, but also points to the ambiguities in our current situation. As the field of environmentallaw "grays" with middle age, Lazarus's discussions of its history, the lessons learned from past legal reforms, and the challenges facing future lawmakers are both timely and invigorating."

Call number: KF3775 .L398 2004

No Country for Old Men - Publisher's Marketing: "Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, instead finds men shot dead, a load of heroin, and more than $2 million in cash. Packing the money out, he knows, will change everything. But only after two more men are murdered does a victim's burning car lead Sheriff Bell to the carnage out in the desert, and he soon realizes how desperately Moss and his young wife need protection. One party in the failed transaction hires an ex-Special Forces officer to defend his interests against a mesmerizing freelancer, while on either side are men accustomed to spectacular violence and mayhem. The pursuit stretches up and down and across the border, each participant seemingly determined to answer what one asks another: how does a man decide in what order to abandon his life?
A harrowing story of a war that society is waging on itself, and an enduring meditation on the ties of love and blood and duty that inform lives and shape destinies, "No Country for Old Men is a novel of extraordinary resonance and power."

Call number: PS3563 .C337 N6 2005

Maya Calendar Origins: Monuments, Mythistory, and the Materialization of Time - Publisher's Marketing: "Integrating data from anthropology, archaeology, art history, astronomy, ethnohistory, myth, and linguistics, Rice argues that the Maya calendars developed about a millennium earlier than commonly thought, around 1200 BC, as an outgrowth of observations of the natural phenomena that scheduled the movements of late Archaic hunter-gatherer-collectors throughout what became Mesoamerica. She asserts that an understanding of the cycles of weather and celestial movements became the basis of power for early rulers, who could thereby claim "control" over supernatural cosmic forces. Rice shows how time became materialized--transformed into status objects such as monuments that encoded calendrical or temporal concerns--as well as politicized, becoming the foundation for societal order, political legitimization, and wealth. Rice's research also sheds new light on the origins of the Popol Vuh, which, Rice believes, encodes the history of the development of the Mesoamerican calendars. She also explores the connections between the Maya and early Olmec and Izapan cultures in the Isthmian region, who shared with the Mayathe cosmovision and ideology incorporated into the calendrical systems."

Call number: F1435.3 .C14 R53 2007

Braden traces the enterprises that brought Plant and Flagler to Florida and then examines each of their hotels, describing the architecture, how they physically functioned, and what they offered their guests in the way of recreation and leisure. From the Spanish Renaissance of St. Augustine's Ponce de Leon, to Georgian Revival in Palm Beach's Royal Poinciana, to the Islamic Revival of the Tampa Bay Hotel and the Alpine ambience of the nearby Belleview, her individual profiles of each hotel show how the builders mixed recognizable style with physical and functional independence, and then capped both with an aura of blatant luxury on a scale previously unknown in Florida.

The hotels' creators, by catering to the newly realized needs and demands of their affluent patrons, brought civilization to the frontier and established the legacy of tropical fantasy and escape that endures in Florida to this day.

Braden's research draws upon architectural plans and archival resources, as well as memoirs and accounts written by Gilded Age visitors and employees, to recreate the experience of Florida's winter resorts. Floor plans and abundant illustrations -- many never before published -- make this book a richly visual documentation that will appeal to architectural historians, preservationists, and generalreaders curious about Florida's pioneering tradition of exotic escape and the resplendent structures in which it was born."

Call number: NA7820 .B73 2002

In Search of the Trojan War - Publisher's Marketing: "Tales of Troy and its heroes--Achilles and Hector, Paris and the legendary beauty Helen--have fired the human imagination for 3,000 years. With "In Search of the Trojan War," Michael Wood brings vividly to life the legend and lore of the Heroic Age in an archaeological adventure that sifts through the myths and speculation to provide a fresh view of the riches and the reality of ancient Troy.
This gripping story shows why the legend of Troy forms the bedrock of Western culture and why its past is a paradigm of human history. Wood's meticulous scholarly sleuthing yields fascinating evidence about the continuity and development of human civilization in the Aegean and Asia Minor. With its 50 feet of debris resulting from constant rebuilding, human destruction, earthquake, and abandonment, the mound of Troy contains the beginnings and ends of new races and civilizations.
This edition includes a new preface, a new final chapter, and an addendum to the bibliography that take account of dramatic new developments in the search for Troy with the rediscovery, in Moscow, of the so-called Jewels of Helen and the re-excavation of the site of Troy, which began in 1988 and is yielding new evidence about the historical city."

Call number: DF221.T8 W66 1998

Enough is enough. In "The Joy of Text," real-life cyber-Cyrano Kristina Grish establishes hard and fast rules to help modern women navigate their love lives via technology; offers invaluable tips on how to analyze text, timing, and tone; and provides advice on etiquette in an age when the handwritten thank-you note is all but obsolete."

Call number: HQ801.82 .G75 2006

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Call number: ND623 .B7 D45 2007

The city skyline changed dramatically on September 11, 2001, when its southern anchors, the World Trade Center towers, were attacked and destroyed. While mourning their loss, the city has continued to carry on its tradition of building. The new structures that have arrived--the green skyscraper of the CondC) Nast Building, The Donald's soaring residential Trump World Tower, the hopeful Freedom Tower planned for Ground Zero-- prove that the New York attitude still thrives. This new edition of Manhattan Skyscrapers covers ten new buildings including the glittering new LVMH tower and represents seventy-five historical structures, with such recent renovations as Louis Sullivan's Bayard-Condit Building. A new introduction by Skyscraper Museum Director Carol Willis adds insight into the city in the 21st century. This book is a must for both the serious student of architecture and the casual collector of all things New York."

Call number: NA6232 .N37 2005

Empire State Building: The Making of a Landmark - Publisher's Marketing: "This is an elegant and surprising biography of a 65-year-old building that, no longer the tallest in the world, has endured as the symbol of New York City, the epitome of the sky scraper and the very icon of progress the world over. "A richly informative account of the raising of the world's most famous skyscraper".--Chicago Tribune."

Call number: F128.8 .E46 T38 1997

Breaking the silence that characterizes the history of disability in the United States, Becoming Citizens is a substantive contribution to social and regional history. It demonstrates the ways in which personal experiences can galvanize communities for political action. The centerpiece of the book is the story of four mothers-turned-activists who coauthored Education for All, a crucial piece of Washington State legislation that was a precursor to the national law securing educational rights for every person with a disability in America.

Becoming Citizens is a deeply compassionate testament to the experience of family life and disability, as it is to the ways in which ordinary citizens become activists. It will be important to anyone interested in disability studies, including teachers, friends, and families of those with disabilities."

Call number: HQ759.913 .S374 2005

The War: A Ken Burns Film - Summary: "Tells the story of ordinary people in four quintessentially American towns - Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; and Luverne, Minnesota - and examines the ways in which the Second World War touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America."

Call number: D811.5 .W37 2007 DVD Discs 1 - 6

Planet Earth: The Complete Series - Summary: "With an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, and from the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else."

Call number: QL50 .P583 2007 DVD Discs 1 - 5

Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport - Summary: "For nine months before the outbreak of WWII, in an act of mercy without equal, Britain opened its doors to over 10,000 innocent children whose lives were thrown into chaos following the rise of Hitler. "Into the Arms of Strangers" is a documentary about this extraordinary rescue effort and its dramatic impact on the lives of the children who were saved. Through painstakingly unearthed footage and the vividly-remembered experiences of the Kinder and those who helped them, "Into the Arms of Strangers" brings to light the stories of the children who were forced to grow up overnight; the parents whose sacrifice took all of their courage and love, and the strangers who performed miracles in one on history's darkest hours." Oscar for best documentary.

Call number: DS135 .G3315 H37 2001 DVD

My Country, My Country - Summary: "Working alone in Iraq over eight months, American filmmaker Laura Poitras follows Iraqi physician Dr. Riyadh—father of six and Sunni political candidate -- for an unforgettable journey into the heart of war-ravaged Iraq in the months leading up to the January 2005 elections. An outspoken critic of the occupation, Dr. Riyadh is equally passionate about building democracy in Iraq. Yet all around him, he sees only chaos, as his waiting room fills each day with patients suffering the physical and mental effects of ever-increasing violence. Dramatically interwoven into his personal journey is the landscape of U.S. military occupation, Australian private security contractors, and the U.N. officials who orchestrated the elections. Luminously photographed and emotionally complex, MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY captures the downward spiral of one man caught in the tragic contradictions of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and its project to spread democracy in the Middle East."

Call number: DS79.76 .M9 2007 DVD

American Dream - Summary: " Filmmaker Barbara Kopple studies the mid-1980s strike at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minn. Oscar for best documentary."

Call number: HD5325 .P152 A54 2000 DVD

The Last Days - Summary: "Traces the experiences of five Hungarian Holocaust survivors who fell victim to Hitler’s brutal war against the Jews during the final days of World War II, and later returned from the United States to their hometowns and ghettos and the concentration camps in which they were imprisoned." Oscar for best documentary.

Call number: D810.32 .L37 2003 DVD

No End in Sight - Summary: "The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraq's descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, NO END IN SIGHT is a jaw-dropping, insider's tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officials such as former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Ambassador Barbara Bodine (in charge of Baghdad during the Spring of 2003), Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, and General Jay Garner (in charge of the occupation of Iraq through May 2003), as well as Iraqi civilians, American soldiers and prominent analysts. NO END IN SIGHT examines the manner in which the principal errors of U.S. policy ' the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the looting of Baghdad, the purging of professionals from the Iraqi government and the disbanding of the Iraqi military ' largely created the insurgency and chaos that engulf Iraq today. How did a group of men with little or no military experience, knowledge of the Arab world or personal experience in Iraq come to make such flagrantly debilitating decisions? NO END IN SIGHT dissects the people, issues and facts behind the Bush administration's decisions and their consequences on the ground to provide a powerful look into how arrogance and ignorance turned a military victory into a seemingly endless and deepening nightmare of a war. The film systematically dissects the Bush administration's Iraq policy decisions and their consequences, which now include 3,000 American deaths and 20,000 American wounded, Iraq on the brink of civil war, hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilian deaths, the strengthening of Iran, the weakening of the U.S. military and economic costs of over $2 trillion. It marks the first time Americans will be allowed inside the White House, Pentagon and Baghdad's Green Zone to understand for themselves the disintegration of Iraq."

Call number: DS79.76 .N6 2007 DVD

Man on the Moon - Summary: "Andy Kaufman was one of the most innovative, eccentric and enigmatic comics of his time--a master at provoking audiences. "Man On The Moon" takes a wild ride into the late Kaufman's life and explores the eccentric characters who surrounded him."

Call number: PN1997 ManOnMoon DVD

The Four Feathers - Summary: "Set in late-19th-century England, a soldier resigns from his duties on the eve of a battle with Sudan. His fiancee and three friends send him the titular feathers, which represents a cowardice. What his loved ones did not know is the soldier had changed his mind and decided to travel North, go undercover and help his regiment."

Call number: PN1997 FourFeath DVD

The New World - Summary: "Three ships arrive off the coast of North America in 1607 with the intent of establishing a colony on behalf of their sponsor the Virginia Company. Once the English set up their new colony, they struggle to survive the harsh conditions and the natives who treat them with disdain. A young rebellious man in the colony, John Smith, attempts to reach out to the Native Americans for help and befriends, Pocahontas, the daughter of the powerful Indian chief Powhatan. Together John Smith and Pocahontas forge a relationship that will test the patience of two very different worlds."

Call number: PN1997 NewWorld DVD

Charlotte's Web - Summary: "Fern is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal, while she raises him - the runt of the litter - into a terrific and radiant pig. As Wilbur moves into a new barn, he begins a second profound friendship with the most unlikely of creatures - a spider named Charlotte - and their bond inspires the animals around them to come together as a family. When the word gets out that Wilbur's days are numbered, it seems that only a miracle will save his life. A determined Charlotte, who sees miracles in the ordinary, spins words into her web in an effort to convince the farmer that Wilbur is some pig and worth saving."

Call number: PN1997 Charlottes DVD

The Fifth Element - Summary: "It's the 23rd Century and New York cab driver Korben Dallas just picked up a fare that only comes once every five-thousand years--a perfect beauty, a supreme being, a deadly weapon. Dallas is immediately hoisted into a journey that will have him saving the world."

Call number: PN1997 FifthEle DVD

The Ice Storm - Summary: "Kevin Kline, Joan Allen and Sigourney Weaver turn in crystalline performances as two dysfunctional families learn to cope with the unyielding forces of nature -- human nature -- in this emotionally charged tale of suburban life in the '70s. When a self-centered husband's relationships with his wife and mistress grow cold, it takes a wife-swapping key party and a freak ice storm to clear the air and change their lives forever. Director Ang Lee offers a compelling look at a controversial era."

Call number: PN1997 IceStorm DVD

The Dead Zone - Summary: "A man comes out of a coma able to see the probable futures of anyone he touches. Directed by David Cronenberg. From the Stephen King novel."

Call number: PN1997 DeadZone DVD

Mean Girls - Summary: "Raised in the African bush country by her zoologist parents, Cady Heron thinks she knows about survival of the fittest. But the law of the jungle takes on a whole new meaning when the home-schooled 15-year-old enters public high school for the first time and falls prey to the psychological warfare and unwritten social rules that teenage girls face today."

Call number: PN1997 MeanGirls DVD

Once Were Warriors - Summary: "A mother and daughter hold together a New Zealand family beset by a violent, drunken father."

Call number: PN1997 OnceWere DVD

Glory - Summary: "Colonel Robert G. Shaw was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War who volunteered to lead the first regiment of black soldiers against the Germans. Shaw challenged the prejudices of both the enemy and his own fellow officers."

Call number: PN1997 Glory DVD

Monster - Summary: "The true story of Aileen Wuornos. She was executed in 2002 for the murder of at least six Florida men that she killed while working as a prostitute."

Call number: PN1997 Monster DVD

Men in Black - Summary: "Based on Lowell Cunningham's comic book, Agent K and the newly recruited J work for an agency that regulates all things alien on Earth. When a Bug lands on Earth planning to nab the Galaxy, the noisy cricket-totin' MIBs step in to defend the planet."

Call number: PN1997 MenInBl Pt.I DVD

Men in Black II - Summary: "When a renegade Kylothian monster disguised as a lingerie model threatens the survival of the human race, the boys of MIB get the cal to step upand get busy! But first, Jay needs to drag Kay out of an early retirement with the U.S. Post Office--and there's not much time to get him up to speed. With their headquarters under seige and time running out, the boys in black enlist the help of Frank the Pug and a posse of hard-living worms to help them kick some seriously alien butt!"

Call number: PN1997 MenInBl Pt.II DVD

Four Brothers - Summary: "Four adopted brothers are reunited at the funeral of the woman that raised them. When it becomes apparent that her death may have been more than a tragic accident, the brothers band together and hit the streets of Detroit looking for answers and those responsible for the murder of their mother."

Call number: PN1997 FourBroth DVD

Trade - Summary: "Adriana (Paulina Gaitan) is a 13-year-old girl from Mexico City whose kidnapping by sex traffickers sets in motion a desperate mission by her 17-year-old brother, Jorge (Cesar Ramos), to save her. Trapped and terrified by an underground network of international thugs who earn millions exploiting their human cargo, Adriana's only friend and protector throughout her ordeal is Veronica (Alicja Bachleda), a young Polish woman tricked into the trade by the same criminal gang. As Jorge dodges immigration officers and incredible obstacles to track the girls' abductors, he meets Ray (Kevin Kline), a Texas cop whose own family loss to sex trafficking leads him to become an ally in the boy's quest."

Call number: PN1997 Trade DVD

The Skeleton Key - Summary: "Set largely in the dark atmospheric backwoods just outside of New Orleans, The Skeleton Key stars Hudson as Caroline, a live-in nurse hired to care for an elderly womans (Gena Rowlands) ailing husband (John Hurt) in their home!a foreboding and decrepit mansion in the Louisiana Delta. Intrigued by the enigmatic couple, their mysterious and secretive ways and their rambling house, Caroline begins to explore the old mansion. Armed with a skeleton key that unlocks every door. She discovers a hidden attic room that holds a deadly and terrifying secret. Peter Sarsgaard portrays Luke, the local attorney working on the couples estate."

Call number: PN1997 SkeletonK DVD

Gods and Monsters - Summary: "It’s 1957, and Hollywood horror director James Whale’s heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The invisible man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper Hannah hires handsome young gardener Clayton Boone, the gay director and the simple yardman develop an unlikely friendship."

Call number: PN1997 GodsMon DVD

Princess Mononoke - Summary: "Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young man sets out to the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes entangled in a battle matching a proud clan of humans against the forest's animal gods...who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke, a young woman raised by wolves."

Call number: PN1997 PrincessMon DVD

Heavenly Creatures - Summary: "Based on a true-life story. Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker are two highly imaginative teenage school girls. They form an intense and obsessive bond that leads to shocking consequences."

Call number: PN1997 HeavenlyCr DVD

The Hurricane - Summary: "Based on a true story, middleweight boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter's career and future is destroyed when he is wrongly convicted of three murders. Years later, convinced of his innocence, an African-American boy and his Canadian mentors doggedly pursue Hurricane's freedom."

Call number: PN1997 Hurricane DVD

We Are Marshall - Summary: "A true story, based on devastating events, set in Huntington, West Virginia, about a small town steeped in the rich tradition of college football. For decades, players, coaches, fans and families have come together to cheer on Marshall University's Thundering Herd. For this team and this community, Marshall football is more than just a sport, it's a way of life. But on a fateful night in 1970, while traveling back to Huntington after a game in North Carolina, 75 members of Marshall's football team and coaching staff were killed in a plane crash. As those left behind struggled to cope with the devastating loss of their loved ones, the grieving families found hope and strength in the leadership of Jack Lengyel, a young coach who was determined to rebuild Marshall's football program and in the process helped to heal a community."

Call number: PN1997 WeAreM DVD

Remember the Titans - Summary: "Based on a remarkable true story, "Remember the Titans" follows the explosive dramatic events that took place in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971 when African-American football coach Herman Boone was hired to guide an integrated but racially polarized high school team, the T.C. Williams Titans. Angry, stubborn and a rigid task master, Boone faces a cool reception from the team's players as well as an awkward relationship with assistant coach Bill Yoast, a local white coach with seniority and a tradition of winning who was bypassed for the job. As the two men learn to overcome their ignorance and bigotry and realize that they have much in common and integrity, honor and a strong work ethic. They work together to transform a group of angry unfocused players into a dynamic winning team of responsible young men. In the process, they also unite a divided community and ensure that Virginia will always "Remember the Titans.""

Call number: PN1997 RememberT DVD

Deaf and Hearing Impaired Pupils in Mainstream Schools - Publisher's Marketing: "Teachers working with deaf and hearing-impaired children in mainstream schools will find this book invaluable. Using Case studies throughout the text to illustrate how the material in the book really works in a classroom setting, the authors consider the teaching implications for pupils with conductive hearing loss, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Offering advice for helping bilingual deaf pupils and those being taught with sign support, this book discusses social development, communication, literacy, and the effective involvement of learning support assistant."

Call number: HV2716 .W37 1999

X Marks the Spot: The Archaeology of Piracy - Publisher's Marketing: "This collection piques the imagination with historical evidence about the actual exploits of pirates as revealed in the archaeological record. The recent discovery of the wreck of Blackbeard's "Queen Anne's Revenge," off Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, has provoked scientists to ask, What is a pirate? Were pirates sea-going terrorists, lawless rogues who plundered, smuggled, and illegally transported slaves, or legitimate corsairs and privateers? Highlighting such pirate vessels as the "Speaker," which sailed in the Indian Ocean, and the "Whydah," the first pirate ship discovered in North America (near the tip of Cape Cod), the contributors analyze what constitutes a pirate ship and how it is different from a contemporary merchant or naval vessel. Examining excavated underwater "treasure sites" and terrestrial pirate lairs found off the coast of Madagascar, throughout the Caribbean, and within the United States, the authors explore the romanticized "Golden Age of Piracy," a period brimming with the real-life exploits of Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, and the "gentleman pirate" Jean Lafitte. This book will appeal to the general public, with special interest to anthropologists, archaeologists, historians, and divers."

Call number: G535.U5 X15 2006

As a pivotal player in the American Revolution and the early republic, John had a front-row seat at critical moments in the creation of the United States, from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to negotiating peace with Great Britain to serving as the first vice president and second president under the U.S. Constitution. Separated more often than they were together during this founding era, John and Abigail shared their lives through letters that each addressed to "My Dearest Friend," debating ideas and commenting on current events while attending to the concerns of raising their children (including a future president).

Full of keen observations and articulate commentary onworld events, these letters are also remarkably intimate. This new collection--including some letters never before published--invites readers to experience the founding of a nation and the partnership of two strong individuals, in their own words. This is history at its most authentic and most engaging."

Call number: E322 .A4 2007

The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court - Publisher's Marketing: "Bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin takes you into the chambers of the most important--and secret--legal body in our country, the Supreme Court, and reveals the complex dynamic among the nine people who decide the law of the land.
Just in time for the 2008 presidential election--where the future of the Court will be at stake--Toobin reveals an institution at a moment of transition, when decades of conservative disgust with the Court have finally produced a conservative majority, with major changes in store on such issues as abortion, civil rights, presidential power, and church-state relations.
Based on exclusive interviews with justices themselves, "The Nine" tells the story of the Court through personalities--from Anthony Kennedy's overwhelming sense of self-importance to Clarence Thomas's well-tended grievances against his critics to David Souter's odd nineteenth-century lifestyle. There is also, for the first time, the full behind-the-scenes story of "Bush v. Gore"--and Sandra Day O'Connor's fateful breach with George W. Bush, the president she helped place in office.
"The Nine" is the book bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin was born to write. A CNN senior legal analyst and "New Yorker" staff writer, no one is more superbly qualified to profile the nine justices."

Call number: KF8748 .T66 2007

Weather Modification: Programs, Problems, Policy, and Potential - Publisher's Marketing: "Weather modification, although a relatively young science, has over the years stimulated great interest within the scientific, commercial, governmental and agricultural communities.This is an extremely thorough and scholarly report prepared by the Congressional Research Service in 1978. Substantial material on almost all areas of weather modification are included and the report provides an excellent reference source. The study reviews the history, technology, activities, and a number of special aspects of the field of weather modification. Consideration is given to international, legal, economic, and ecological aspects. There are also an introductory chapter which includes a summary of issues, a chapter discussing inadvertent weather and climate modification, and a chapter summarizing recommendations from major Federal policy studies."

Call number: QC928 .W43 2004

Just as we shop for goods and services, we shop for church. A couple of generations ago Americans remained in the faith they were born into. Today, many Americans change their denomination or religion, sometimes several times. Churches that know how to appeal to those shopping for God are thriving. Think megachurches. Churches that don't know how to do this or don't bother are fading away. Think mainline Protestant churches.

Religion is now celebrated and shown off like a fashion accessory. We can wear our religious affiliation like a designer logo. But, says James Twitchell, this isn't because Americans are undergoing another Great Awakening; rather, it's a sign that religion providers-that is, churches-have learned how to market themselves. There is more competition among churches than ever in our history. Filling the pew is an exercise in salesmanship, and as with any marketing campaign, it requires establishing a brand identity. Successful pastors ("pastorpreneurs," Twitchell calls them) know how to speak the language of Madison Avenue as well as the language of the Bible.

In this witty, engaging book, Twitchell describes his own experiences trying out different churches to discover who knows how to "do church" well. He takes readers into the land of karaoke Christianity, where old-style contemplative sedate religion hasbeen transformed into a public, interactive event with giant-screen televisions, generic iconography (when there is any at all), and ample parking.

Rarely has America's religious culture been examined so perceptively and so entertainingly. "Shopping for God" does for religion what "Fast Food Nation" has done for food."

Call number: BV652.23 .T85 2007

Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky - Publisher's Marketing: "A look at the ideas of five educational theorists in relation to early childhood care. An easy-to-learn overview of the theorist opens each chapter. The author then distills the theorists' work to reveal how it relates to child care and children."

Call number: LB1139.23 .M64 2000

The Story of Christian Music: From Gregorian Chant to Black Gospel, an Authoritative Illustrated Guide to All the Major Traditions of Music for Worship

Call number: ML3000 .W54 2003

A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads - Publisher's Marketing: "A String and a Prayer recounts the history and symbolism of prayer beads, teaches basic techniques for stringing beads and a host of other objects into prayer beads, and offers a variety of prayers and rituals to use those beads on a daily basis.
Beads have appeared throughout history. Prayer beads are used in the spiritual practices of cultures as diverse as the African Masai, Native Americans, Greek and Russian Orthodoxy, as well as the religious rituals of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism. But prayer is highly personal. By infusing prayer beads with personal associations, we can keep our spirituality fresh. The beads are a device to help build and rebuild meaningful ritual in our lives.
With myriad ideas about what makes objects sacred and where to find sacred objects - from the personal, perhaps beads from a grandmother's broken rosary, to the unusual, maybe seashells from far away found in a thrift store - A String and a Prayer offers many suggestions for different ways that beads can be made and used, exploring the creative roles they can play in our relationships, ceremonies, and rituals. "You are the expert, trust yourself. Let the instructions be a guide to your own creativity, " write the authors."

Call number: BL619 .B43 W55 2002

ADHD: The Facts - Publisher's Marketing: "ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as the commonest cause of learning and behavioral difficulties in school-aged children. The symptoms are many and varied; they may include poor concentration, forgetfulness, poor organization, impulsivity, restlessness, poor
social skills, learning difficulties, low self-esteem, and defiant behavior. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents and health professionals, ADHD is still widely misunderstood.
In ADHD: The Facts Dr. Mark Selikowitz, a consultant developmental pediatrician with extensive experience of treating children with developmental problems, provides information that is of practical relevance to parents in understanding their child's difficulties and in helping to overcome them. The
book contains detailed explanations of the cause of ADHD, its nature, and the treatments of the condition that have proved effective over time. It includes up-to-date information on ADHD and new developments in the understanding of conditions that often co-exist with it. The book also deals with
the problems experienced by adults with ADHD. It provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed, on conventional and alternative therapies, and on ways of assisting children in developing improved behavior, self-esteem, and academic results.
ADHD: The Facts will be of invaluable assistance to parents of children with ADHD. It will also be of great value to professionals such as teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and doctors wanting an authoritative, up-to-date, and practical view of this important
subject."

Call number: RJ506.H9 S4 2004

HIV/AIDS: A Very Short Introduction - Publisher's Marketing: "HIV/AIDS is without doubt the worst epidemic to hit humankind since the Black Death. As of 2004 an estimated 40 million people were living with the disease, and about 20 million had died. Despite rapid scientific advances there is still no cure and the drugs are expensive and toxic. In the
developing world, especially in parts of Africa, life expectancy has plummeted to below 35 years, causing a serious decline in economic growth, a sharp increase in orphans, and the imminent collapse of health care systems. The news is not all bleak though. There have been unprecedented breakthroughs
in understanding diseases and developing drugs. Because the disease is so closely linked to sexual activity and drug use, the need to understand and change behavior has caused us to reassess what it means to be human and how we should operate in the globalizing world. This Very Short Introduction
tackles the science, the international and local politics, the fascinating demographics, and the devastating consequences of the disease, and suggests how we must respond."

Call number: RA643.8 W483 2008

Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son."

Call number: HV833.C2 P45 1995

The Idea of Women in Fundamentalist Islam - Publisher's Marketing: "Lamia Rustum Shehadeh analyzes the writings and political practices of the nine Islamic ideologues of the twentieth century who masterminded the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism to demonstrate that their consistent emphasis on the subordinate status of women constitutes a vehicle for attaining political power. As the only study that compiles and critiques the gender theory of the major Islamic fundamentalists, "The Idea of Women in Fundamentalist Islam "offers a unifying theory elucidating their stand on women's role in society and the centrality of women in their politically ideal Muslim society."

Call number: BP173.4 .S48 2007

Forest Interpreter's Primer on Fire Management - Publisher's Marketing: "CONTENTS Introduction Fire History Fire Triangle Fire Physics Fire Behavior Weather Topography Fuels Fire Management Forest and Range Fire Control Prescribed Fire Fire Management Research and the Future The Need for Fire Management Did You Know? Suggested Additional Reading About the Forest Service"

Call number: SD421.3 .Z4 2005

Another group the book is written for is faculty/staff who want an impactful book with examples relevant to college students that can be incorporated into leadership classes, first year experience, college success courses, etc.

Divided into 3 parts, with many topics under each heading, sections include:

* Leadership/Character (e.g., Integrity, Self-Discipline, Don’t Make Excuses)
* Soft Skills (e.g., Learn to Be an Effective Public Speaker, Cultivate Punctuality, Write Handwritten Notes)
* And more... (e.g., Peer Pressure, Tattoo Mania, Picking a Major)"

Call number: HM1261 .S6 2006

*requested item

Lucian Freud

Call number: N6797 .F77 A44 2007

Piero Della Francesca

Call number: ND623 .P548 P58 2006

Race in the American South: From Slavery to Civil Rights - Publisher's Marketing: "This is the first book to offer an over-arching view of the ways race has indelibly shaped the history of the United States. David Brown and Clive Webb trace the turbulent course of southern race relations from the colonial origins of the plantation system to the maturation of slavery in the nineteenth century, through the rise of a new racial order during the Civil War and Reconstruction, to the civil rights movement of the twentieth century. While the authors recognize the very different racial balances in different parts of the region, the divisions among southern whites, and the non-racial basis of many aspects of southern distinctiveness, they convincingly put forward the case that the driving engine of Southern history is the attempt to resolve the dilemmas posed by the racial issue. They focus on the omnipresent racial basis of the changes over time in the region's politics, economy, and social structure, as well as other main areas of study in American history including culture, class, and gender."

Call number: E185.92 .B76 2007

Prenatal