Keyboard

A magazine devoted to music and music technology.

Keyboard
Find the current issue of Keyboard in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the Library in alphabetical order. Electronic access to Keyboard is available through the Full-text and Print Magazines link on our homepage.

The Last Forest

As the world's largest rainforest, the Amazon has become a battleground for the multitude of groups vying for its resources. This book explores what that means for the health of the forest and all of us that depend on it.

The Last Forest
by Mark London and Brian Kelly
Find it in the Library at call number SD418.3 .A53L66 2007

Quelqu'un m'a dit

French first lady Carla Bruni's popular debut album includes a number of tracks used in recent movies and TV commercials.

Quelqu'un m'a dit
by Carla Bruni
Find it in the Library's Audio collection at call number MW EU FR .Q83 2002

Whatever It Takes

How can poor kids compete with their more privileged peers? One man's efforts in Harlem involve changing their schools, neighborhoods and even the way their parents raise them.

The resulting Harlem Children’s Zone has received lots of media attention, including a piece by This American Life.

Whatever It Takes
by Paul Tough
Find it in the Library at call number HC79 .P63T68 2008

Short Films

All of the Oscar nominated live action and animated short films for 2006, 2007 and 2008. These hard-to-find gems are a treat you can enjoy even when your evenings are filled with studying.

Short Films
by various directors
Find them in the Library's Video collection at call numbers PN1995.9 .A1C645 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Mathematical Games

A collection of math games originally published in Scientific American on one CD. Includes an interview with Martin Gardner and dozens of photos.

Martin Gardner's Mathematical games
by Martin Gardner
Find it in our Audio collection at call number QA95 .G37 2005.

Big Prisons Big Dreams

A look at how our nation's prison population has increased tenfold in the last few decades with little impact on crime rates. This is a particularly relevant topic for residents of California, the state with by far the largest prison population.

Big Prisons Big Dreams
by Michael Lynch
Find it in the Library at call number HV9304 .L96 2007

Alfred Hitchcock's Masterpieces

The prolific maestro of suspense created dozens of films in his lifetime. This four volume collection includes 15 of his time honored classics, such as Vertigo, The Birds and The Man Who Knew Too Much.

Alfred Hitchcock The Masterpiece Collection
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Find it in the Library at call number PN1995.9 .T5 A43 1976

Why You Should Read Kafka Before You Waste Your Life

A brief, manageable and humorous biographical look at the Czech author and his famous quirks and literary influence.

Why You Should Read Kafka Before You Waste Your Life
by James Hawes
Find it in the Library at call number PT2611 .A26Z746214 2008