Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Wisdom of Whores

An epidemiologist specializing in HIV prevention explores the trials and tribulations of international disease prevention.

The Wisdom of Whores: Bureaucrats, Brothels and the Business of AIDS
by Elizabeth Pisani
Find it in the Library at call number RA643.8 .P57 2009

Monday, February 22, 2010

100 Views of the Golden Gate

Capturing the iconic bridge and its beautiful surroundings in all sorts of weather and lighting.

100 Views of the Golden Gate
by Harold Davis
Find it in the Library at call number TG25 .S225D38 2008

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Opposing Viewpoints

Collections of essays representing both sides of controversial topics, from debt and addiction to Islam and censorship.

Opposing Viewpoints
Each volume includes dozens of authors contributions
Books in the Opposing Viewpoints Series are located along with other books on a given topic. To see a complete list, search the catalog for 'opposing viewpoints'. (You could also simply click the link.)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Tending the Wild

Exploring the land management practices of native Californians and how we might apply such techniques in our modern society.

Tending the Wild
by M. Kat Anderson
Find it in the Library at call number E78 .C15A676 2006

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Silent Spring

An American Experience DVD on Rachel Carson and her famous book that exposed the dangers of unregulated pesticide use on the environment.

Silent Spring
Find the DVD in our Video Collection at call number QH545 .P4R23 2007. The book is available at call number SB959.C3 C.1.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Culinary Calculations

A guide to basic math that's particularly relevant for culinary professionals. Includes a handy glossary and useful tables with common formulas for use in the kitchen.

Culinary Calculations: Simplified Math for Culinary Professionals
by Terri Jones
Find it in the Library zt call number TX911.3 .M33J56 2008

Monday, February 1, 2010

Print

A hip magazine for anyone interested in the many flavors of visual design, every issue of Print is loaded with tips, news, ideas and and creative solutions for the designer in all of us.

Print
The current issue of Print is available in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the Library in alphabetical order and up to five issues can be checked out for one week at a time. Online access to Print is available through the Full-text and Print Magazines link on the Library's homepage.