The Up Series

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 off by the Yosemite Community College District due to budget cuts. My last day is scheduled to be April 29th, 2011, therefore I will be unable to update this blog and this is likely my last post. I've enjoyed writing about the items in our collections and sharing them with our patrons and the world via this blog.

See you in the library -
Brian  

Where Men Win Glory

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

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

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

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

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

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 the library at call number QA95 .R67 2009

Winter's Bone

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

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

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