Library Highlights

The Up Series

2011-04-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

Every seven years since 1964 Michael Apted has interviewed the same group of people from throughout England. This series includes all of the films from the course of the project, including the most recent installment when the group turns 49. The Up Series directed by Michael Apted Find it in our Video collection at call number BF712 .U6 2007 As I write this I am in the process of being laid

Where Men Win Glory

2011-04-26T18:03:00.000-07:00

An investigative look at the life of NFL star Pat Tillman and the firefight that killed him in Afghanistan after he'd left his football career to join the Army in the wake of the September 11th attacks. Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer Find it in the library at call number GV939 .T49K73 2009

The Art of Barter

2011-04-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

Websites like Craigslist and Freecycle, not to mention the crummy economy have helped bring about a renaissance in second-hand goods and the focus of this book: bartering for goods and services in our modern society. The Art of Barter by Karen S. Hoffman and Shera D. Dalin Find it in the library at call number HF1019 .H64 2010

Thinking Like a Lawyer

2011-04-19T18:30:00.000-07:00

A book "about the thinking, reasoning and argumentative methods of lawyers and judges..." that can help anyone think and argue more effectively. Thinking Like a Lawyer by Frederick Schaur Find it in the library at call number K212 .S325 2009

Splendid Heritage

2011-04-07T14:43:00.000-07:00

A catalog of Native American art spanning centuries and mediums, all organized by categories such as celebrating life, warriors and hunters and women's domain. Splendid Heritage edited by John Warnock and Marva Warnock Find it in the library at call number E98 .A73 N34 2009

The Circus Fire

2011-04-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

The story of a deadlly fire that tore through a Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance in Hartford, Connecticut. The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy by Stewart O'Nan Find it in the library at call number F104 .H3O5 2001

The Monty Hall Problem

2011-03-31T12:35:00.000-07:00

The intriguing story of the mathematical brain teaser that asks a game show contestant to choose one of three doors to find a single prize. After the person makes their choice, the host revels one of the remaining two doors to be a dud. Should the contestant change their mind and pick the remaining door, or stick with their initial choice? The Monty Hall Problem by Jason Rosenhouse Find it in

Winter's Bone

2011-03-28T13:48:00.000-07:00

Nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards, this rural thriller follows a 17-year-old girl raising her two young siblings as she tracks down the truth about her father after he jumps bail. Winter's Bone directed by Debra Granik Find it in the library's video collection at call number PN1995.9 .D7W56 2010

Africa: 50 Years of Music

2011-03-24T16:11:00.000-07:00

Eighteen discs organized by regions within Africa provide more than sixteen hours of music chronicling the continent's diverse musical traditionals. Africa: 50 Years of Music - 50 Years of Independence E. T. Mensah Find it in the library's audio collection at call number MW AF AF .A4 1944

Power Trip

2011-03-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

A travelogue survey of the state of energy consumption across the nation and some promising ideas to address our addiction to fossil fuels. Power Trip: The Love Story of America's Love Affair with Energy by Amanda Little Find it in the library at call number HD9502 .U52L568 2010

Extraordinary, Ordinary People

2011-03-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's memoir of her family, career and growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. Extraordinary, Ordinary People by Condoleezza Rice Find it in the library at call number E840.8 .R48A3 2010

Packing for Mars

2011-03-15T17:14:00.000-07:00

Keeping with the engaging syle used in her previous titles Stiff and Bonk, author Mary Roach takes us on a journey through NASA and science to look at what life as a space explorer might actually be like. Packing for Mars by Mary Roach Find it in the library at call number QH327 .R63 2010

How the Earth Was Made

2011-03-11T16:28:00.000-08:00

From glaciers in Yosemite to earthquakes along the Ring of Fire, this series focuses on geologic processes such as those behind today's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. How the Earth Was Made Find season one and two in the library at call number QE28.3 .H693

Deeper Than Gold

2011-03-07T15:53:00.000-08:00

A look at some of the many Native American tribes and individuals of the Sierra foothills, including the Central Sierra Miwuk of Tuolumne County. Deeper than Gold: A Guide to Indian Life in the Sierra Foothills by Brian Bibby, photos by Dugan Aguilar Find it in the library at call number E78 .C15B475 2005

The Wind Doesn't Need a Passport

2011-03-03T10:04:00.000-08:00

A collection of stories about the people, places and challenges of the border region between the United States and Mexico. The Wind Doesn't Need a Passport: Stories fromt he U.S.-Mexico Borderlands by Tyche Hendricks Find it in the library at call number HN79 .A165H46 2010

The Little Book of Plagiarism

2011-03-01T18:35:00.000-08:00

Literally the size of a postcard, this tiny book looks at the big problem of copying someone's work without giving them credit. The Little Book of Plagiarism by Richard A. Posner Find it in the library at call number K1485 .P67 2007

Child Sense

2011-02-22T12:27:00.000-08:00

A guide for engaging the senses of young children to improve communication and make life a little easier for parents and kids alike. Child Sense by Priscilla J. Dunstan Find it in the library at call number BF723 .S35D86 2009

The Little Book of Stress Relief

2011-02-17T14:46:00.000-08:00

Dude, Relax is GPS tool #3. Need some more ideas to help you calm down? Check out our stress relief display, which includes this book offering "52 prescriptions for a calmer life." The Little Book of Stress Relief by David Posen, MD Find it in the library at call number RA785 .P68 2003

El Sistema

2011-02-14T09:24:00.000-08:00

A look at Venezuela's acclaimed musical education program that has fostered a love of classical music for hundreds of thousands of students, including superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel. El Sistema directed by Paul Smaczy & Maria Stootmeier Find it in the library at aclal number ML719 .V46S57 2009

First Peoples in a New World

2011-02-10T08:52:00.000-08:00

This is a story about the first Americans: what we know about who they were, how they got here and what North America was like when they arrived. First Peoples in a New World: Colonizing Ice Age America By David J. Meltzer Find it in the library at call number E77.9 .M45 2009.

Disconnect

2011-02-07T14:28:00.000-08:00

GPS for Success Tool #2 is disconnect: pledge to leave outside distractions behind while in class or doing homework. For more tips and tools for being a successful student, see Becoming a Master Student and the rotating titles in the library's GPS for Success display. Becoming a Master Student by Dave Ellis Find it in the library at call number LB1049 .B436 2011

Motorcycle Diaries

2011-02-04T10:48:00.000-08:00

Our final destination this week is the entire continent of South America as we watch Gael García Bernal star as Che in this movie version of a real life trip the revolutionary took prior earning a spot on the CIA’s hit list (and tee-shirts the world over). Motorcycle Diaries directed by Walter Salles Find it in the library's Video collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7M68 2005

Rabbit Proof Fence

2011-02-03T10:45:00.000-08:00

Our next stop is Australia for the true story of three young aboriginal girls who successfully trekked across the Outback after being taken from their families as part of a government program to train domestic servants. Rabbit Proof Fence directed by Phillip Noyce Find it in the library's Video collection at call number PN1995.9 .D7R37 2002

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...Spring

2011-02-02T10:43:00.000-08:00

Continuing east on our trip we reach Korea, where little dialogue interferes with this spiritual coming of age story set mostly on a tiny island monastery on a lake (an island not unlike the one in our very own San Diego Reservoir). Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...Spring directed by Ki-duk Kim Find it in the library's video collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7S67 2003

Edge of Heaven

2011-02-01T10:40:00.000-08:00

Continuing our around the world trip, Edge of Heaven spans two continents of plausible coincidences that draw several disparate stories into a moving whole. In three languages: German, Turkish and English. Edge of Heaven directed by Fatih Akin Find it in the library's video collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7E32 2007

Satin Rouge

2011-01-31T11:36:00.000-08:00

Each day this week we're showcasing a different foreign film. Today's film is set in Tunisia (well before it ousted longtime dictator) and follows a traditionally reserved mother’s foray into the world of cabaret and belly dancing. Satin Rouge directed by Raja Amari Find it in the library's Video collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7S27 2002

Escape from Cubicle Nation

2011-01-27T10:23:00.000-08:00

The outgrowth of the author's popular blog encouraging folks to follow her lead by saying goodbye to corporate America and striking out on her own. Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur by Pamela Slim Find it in the library at call number HB615 .S65 2010

Do Prisons Make Us Safer?

2011-01-24T10:23:00.000-08:00

Expert researchers look at various aspects of incarceration to answer the question of the impact prisons have on public safety. Each section includes an extensive list of references for further study. Do Prisons Make Us Safer? The Benefits and Costs of the Prison Boom edited by Steven Raphael and Michael A. Stoll Find it in the library at call number HV9469 .D75 2009

The John Prine Anthology

2011-01-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

A collection of more than forty tracks by the acclaimed singer/songwriter John Prine, culled from his numerous hits of the last four decades. The John Prine Anthology by John Prine Find it in the library at call number MPF P748.G73 1971

The Essential Drucker

2011-01-17T11:46:00.000-08:00

Essays culled from six decades of work by management legend Peter F. Drucker, organized into three sections: management, individuals and society. The Essential Drucker by Peter F. Drucker Find it in the library at call number HD31 .D7672 2008

The Best of It

2011-01-13T16:19:00.000-08:00

A collection of poetry by the 16thUnited States Poet Laureate and California native, Kay Ryan, includes both new and previously published poems. The Best of It by Kay Ryan Find it in the library at call number PS3568 .Y38B47 2010

The New Republic

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

Focusing on politics, the arts and economics from a center-left perspective, TNR publishes substantive articles without the eye candy layout of Time and Newsweek. The New Republic The current issue of The New Republic is available in the library's reading area. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the library and can be checked out for one week at a time.

eBooks

2010-12-16T11:14:00.000-08:00

Winter break is upon us and the library will be closed until Jan. 10th, 2011, the first day of the spring semester. While we're closed you can still access our online resources from off-campus, including nearly 17,000 electronic books across all disciplines. From the library catalog simply click the maroon electronic resources button, select the link for Columbia students, enter your student ID

Encyclopedia of Cocktails

2010-12-13T10:37:00.000-08:00

A comprehensive collection of recipies for all manner of cocktails, complete with a full ingredients appendix and a section on bartending basics. Perfect for whipping up something special over the holidays. Difford's Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Simon Difford Find it in the library at call number TX951.D52 2009

Arranged

2010-12-10T08:38:00.000-08:00

A charming film about two young women teachers in Brooklyn - one an Orthodox Jew and the other Muslim - who are both struggling with the idea of arranged marriages. Arranged directed by Diane Crespo and Stefan Schaefer Find it in our video collection at call number PN1995.9 .D7A77 2007

Geography: A Very Short Introduction

2010-12-07T18:43:00.000-08:00

Part of the series of tiny books aiming to provide a brief overview of a given topic, Geography covers the core elements of the field, the types of work geographers do and what the future may hold for the descipline. Geography: A Very Short Introduction by John Matthews & David Herbert Find it in the library at call number G70 .M376 2008

Snowboarder

2010-12-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

Snow is here and the slopes are (mostly) open. Catch the latest snowboarding tips, tricks, news and gear suggestions - not to mention some stunning photos - in between trips up the hill. Snowboarder Find the current issue of Snowboarder in our Reading Area. 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

Rick Steves' Europe

2010-11-29T08:58:00.000-08:00

Every episode from the first ten seasons of public television's acclaimed travel series by the lovable Rick Steves. Whether you're planning a trop to across the pond or interested in some armchair travel, this series is for you. We also have several books by Rick Steves, including the 2010 edition of Europe Through the Back Door and Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler.