Thursday, July 9, 2009

The Pianist

Adrion Brody stars in this highly acclaimed true story of pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman as he survives the Holocaust with the help of a Nazi officer.

The Pianist
by Roman Polanski
Find it in the Library at call number PN1995.9 .D7 P5726 2002

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

California Agriculture

A journal of the University of California that includes original research, news and information related to agricultural topics of interest to Californians.

California Agriculture
Find the current issue of California Agriculture in the Reading Area of the Library. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the Library in alphabetical order and can be checked out for one week. Electronic access of California Agriculture is available via the Full-text and Print Magazines link on our homepage.

Monday, June 29, 2009

The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking with Wine

The signature Chianti straw cover grabs your attention, but the mouth-watering recipes within are what you'll remember. Includes a helpful index organized by dish.

The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking with Wine
by Alison Boteler
Find it in the Library at call number TX726 .B5957 2008

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Introducing Rubén González

Recorded during the same session as the more famous Buena Vista Social Club, this CD features the famed Cuban Pianist who was rescued from obscurity at age 77 for a second musical career - this time on the world stage.

Introducing Rubén González
by Rubén González
Find it in the Library's Audio collection at call number MW CA CU .I571997

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Stuff of Thought

A Harvard Psychology professor explores how the words we use explain (and determine?) human nature.

The Stuff of Thought
by Stven Pinker
Find it in the Library at call number P107 .P548 2007