Thursday, April 30, 2009

Bicycling

Summer is upon us and what better time to explore the foothills than by pedal power than the start of summer. Bicycling magazine keeps you up to date on the latest gear, trips, training and more.

Bicycling
The current issue of Bicycling is available in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library and circulate for one week at a time. You can also access our online subscription to Bicycling via the Full-text and Print Magazines link on our homepage.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Howlin' at the Moon

Sam Bush is known for his fierce mandolin playing and role in popularizing progressive bluegrass. This album includes several of his biggest hits, such as Face Tomorrow and the title track.


Howlin' at the Moon
by Sam Bush
Find it in our Audio collection at call number MPC B872 .H68 1998

Friday, April 24, 2009

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

A classic in the world of extreme skiing videos, this film captures what some have called "the most exciting six minutes of film ever shot." While the descent is harrowing, the essence of this 1975 Academy Award winning documentary is the determination of the skier that gets him to Everest.

The Man Who Skied Down Everest
featuring Yuichiro Miura
Find it in the Library's Video collection at call number GV854.9 .S56M36 2005

Monday, April 20, 2009

¡Hugo!

A detailed biography of Hugo Chavez, perhaps the United States' most vocal and bombastic critic.

¡Hugo!
by Bart Jones
Find it in the Library at call number F2329.22 .C54J66 2007

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

The celebrated author of 'Everything is Illuminated' is back with a novel about 9-year-old detective and inventor Oskar as he scours New York for the right lock for his dead father's key.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
by Jonathan Safran Foer
Find it in the Library at call number PS3606 .O38E97 2006

Also check out Everything is Illuminated at call number PS3606 .O38E84 2005 and the movie of the same title in our Video collection at call number PN1995.9 .D7E93 2005.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Brutal

A scholarly work that looks at the role masculinity plays in the ethical treatment of animals.

Brutal : Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals
by Brian Luke
Find it in the Library at call number HV4703.L85 2007

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Second Friday

Join us on Friday, April 10th at noon for a special Musical Interlude featuring Daniel Nestlerode, Ken van de Kieft and Meg Eshom. Grab your lunch and come on over to hear some wonderful music!

2nd Friday: Musical Interlude, April 2009
featuring Daniel Nestlerode, Ken van de Kieft and Meg Eshom
Upstairs in the Tamarack Gallery.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Fat Man & Little Boy

The fascinating true story (albeit dramatized) of the Manhattan Project, the secret WWII effort to build the world's first atomic bomb. The all-star cast includes Paul Newman, John Cusack and the late Natasha Richardson.

Fat Man & Little Boy
Directed by Roland Joffe
Find it in the Library's video collection at call number PN1995.9 .D7F35 1989

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Tin House

An up-and-coming literary magazine published quarterly, Tin House includes a generous collection of 'Essays & Features' and a venue for budding authors in its 'New Voice' section.

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