Thursday, January 31, 2008

Galen Rowell: A Retrospective

A dazzling collection of shots taken by a giant in the adventure photography genre. Find this and other eye-catching photography books in the TR section of the Library.

Galen Rowell: A Retrospective
Compiled by Sierra Club Books
Find it in the Library at call number TR659.5.G35 2006

Monday, January 28, 2008

The Science of Wine

A budding vintner’s dream, this book explores the entire process of winemaking.

The Science of Wine
Jamie Goode
Find it in the Library at call number TP548 .G626 2005

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Walk on Water

An Israeli secret agent befriends the grandson of the Nazi war criminal he is sent to kill.

Walk on Water
directed by Eytan Fox
Find it in our Video collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7 W24 2004

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

The Face of Poetry

A wonderful sampling of poems featured in UC Berkeley's Lunch Poems series, a free event held monthly in the main library's reading room. The book also includes Margaretta Mitchell's striking portraits of the poets and a CD featuring many of them reading their poems.

The Face of Poetry
Edited by Zack Rogow
Find it in the Library at call number PS615 .F24 2005

Thursday, January 17, 2008

The Essential Pete Seeger

Featuring many of the classic folk tunes - such as If I Had A Hammer and This Land Is Your Land - that made Pete a living legend.

The Essential Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger
Find it in the Library's Audio Collection at call number MPF S433 .E87 1961

Monday, January 14, 2008

Design Like You Give a Damn

An inspirational book that documents global examples of thoughtful design approaches to various humanitarian crises, including housing, health, education, water, energy and sanitation.

Design Like You Give a Damn
by Architecture for Humanity
Find it in the Library at call number NA2543 .S6 D397 2006

Thursday, January 10, 2008

After the Wedding

This emotional Danish film follows a man working at an orphanage in India who reluctantly returns to Denmark and runs smack into his past; and his future.

After the Wedding
directed by Susanne Bier
Find it in our Video Collection at call number PN1995.9 .F7 A35 2006

Monday, January 7, 2008

The Wilderness World of John Muir

A wonderful look at the legendary conservationist's life through his own words. This unique biography weaves pieces of Muir's own writings to create a full picture of his monumental life and times.

The Wilderness World of John Muir
edited by Edwin Way Teale
Find it in the Library at call number QH31.M9A37

Friday, January 4, 2008

Archaeology

This insightful magazine lives up to its rich title, keeping readers up-to-date on the fascinating subject of the past.

Archaeology
The current issue of Archaeology is located in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines - which are available for check out - are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the library.