Friday, April 25, 2008

Geotimes

Geotimes is our magazine of the month for May. This fascinating magazine covers topics related to the third planet from the Sun and is published by a non-profit association of earth scientists.

Find the current copy of Geotimes in our Reading Area. Back issues of all of our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library. Electronic access to Geotimes is available via our Full-text and Print Magazines link, available from the Library’s homepage.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Sinatra Sings His Greatest Hits

Featuring ‘Ol Blue Eyes belting out hits from his time with Columbia Records, such as Nancy and Night and Day.

Sinatra Sings His Greatest Hits
Frank Sinatra
Find it in our Audio Collection at call number: MP S615 .G73 1947

Thursday, April 17, 2008

All News is Local

An academic look at why the media fails at its attempt to cover global problems in today's world.

All News is Local
Richard C. Stanton
Find it in the Library at call number PN4731 .S679 2007.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Oyez

A project to release podcasts of all US Supreme Court hearings dating back to the 1950s

http://www.oyez.org/

Find Oyez and other political science and law related websites on our Political Science & Law subject links page.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Royal Court Music of Thailand

Were you hoping to visit Thailand for spring break? Maybe next year. In the meantime, check out this compilation of music composed by Thai monarchs more than 100 years ago.

Royal Court Music of Thailand
Performed by musicians of the Fine Arts Department, Bangkok College of Dramatic Arts
Find it in the Libraries Audio Collection at call number MW AS TH .R69 1994

Monday, April 7, 2008

Cornbread Nation

An anthology of short stories that explore the unique culture of southern food writing

Cornbread Nation
Edited by John Egerton
TX644.C67 2002

Many of our food related books are in the TX section of call numbers, but here's one that's located elsewhere:

Feast by Martin Jones

Have your considered why humans tend to eat meals together? Neither have I. Still, this intriguing book looks at why humans eat in groups.

Feast
by Martin Jones
GT2850 .J66 2007

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Well-Shod

An introduction to horseshoeing loaded with photos and diagrams of both animals and equipment.

Well-Shod
by Don Blaskins
SF907 .B324 1997

Another recent addition on this topic is Equine Hoof Care by Heather Smith Thomas. Find it nearby at call number SF907 .T46 2006