Monday, July 30, 2007

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Jazz great Coltrane joins Johnny Hartman for this beautiful collection of ballads.

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman
Find it in our Audio collection at call number MJ C697 .J63 1963

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Ode

Focusing on positive news, Ode is a welcome break from the negativity of many news sources.

The current issue of Ode is available in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library.

Monday, July 23, 2007

The Simpsons and Philosophy: the d'oh! of Homer

Fascinating philosophical concepts are developed around America's favorite cartoon family.


The Simpsons and Philosophy: the d'oh! of Homer
William Irwin
Find it in the Library at call number: B68 .S55 2001

Thursday, July 19, 2007

PC World

From hardware to software and gizmos to gadgets, this magazine has something for everyone.

The current issue of PC World is located in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library. Electronic access to PC World back to 1991 is available via our Full-text and Print Magazines link, which is also available from our homepage.

Maximum PC

With its do-it-yourself feel and alternative design, this magazine has a harder edge than its competitors.

The current issue of Maximum PC is in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the library.

Backpacker

Bursting with trip ideas, gear reviews and practical advice for all outdoor enthusiasts - day-trippers included.

The current issue is located in our Reading Area, while back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library. Online access to Backpacker is available via our Full-text and Print Magazines link, which is also available from our homepage.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Quinceañera

15 year-old Magdalena finds an accepting family in her great-uncle and gay cousin after her father discovers she's pregnant, despite being a virgin.

Quinceañera
directed by Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland
Find it in our Video collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7Q56 2007

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Johnny Cash: At Folsom Prison

Recorded right up the road in the infamous penitentiary.

Johnny Cash: At Folsom Prison
Find it in our Audio collection at call number MPC C373 .J63 1968

Monday, July 9, 2007

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Bryson boils a comprehensive history of science down to a wonderful book that reads like a novel.

A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
Find it in the Library at call number Q162 . B88 2005

Monday, July 2, 2007

African American Song

Access thousands of MP3s on- or off-campus in dozens of genres, including jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime and other genres influenced by African Americans!

African American Song
Access African American Song from the Library's Articles and Research Databases page. Note that off-campus users will be prompted to enter their student or employee ID and six-digit birthdate. Visit our help page for more information and an animated tutorial describing how to access our databases from off-campus.