Monday, June 28, 2010

Lowside of the Road

A biographical look at Tom Waits, an artist with an unmistakable low, throaty voice that makes his countless fans swoon.

Lowside of the Road: A Life of Tom Waits
by Barney Hoskyns
Find it in the Library at call number ML420 .W13H67 2009

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Set

The album that helped propel Youssou N' Dour to international stardom and also put urban Africa music on the map. Featuring the Senegalese artist and his band the Super Etoile de Dakar.

Set
by Youssou N' Dour
find it in the Library at call number MW AF SG .S36 1990

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Golden Roots of the Mother Lode

A publication of the Tuolumne County Genealogical Society that uses each issue to explore a different topic related to local history and genealogy.

Golden Roots of the Mother Lode
Find all issues Golden Roots of the Mother Lode along the back wall of the of the Library in alphabetical order.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Knife in the Water

Roman Polanski's first feature length film displays many of the characteristics that have come symbolize the Polish directors films.

Knife in the Water
by Roman Polanski
Find it in the Library at call number PN1995.9 .F7K59 1962

Monday, June 14, 2010

The Essential Tillich

Selected writings by famed Protestant thinker and existential theologian Paul Tillich. A good starting point for those new to Tillich and a handy reference for readers more familiar with his work.

The Essential Tillich: An Anthology of the Writings of Paul Tillich
edited by F. Forrester Church
Find it in the Library at call number BT75.2 .T482 1999

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Galápagos

A visually stunning tour of the islands and wildlife that helped spur Darwin to his theory of evolution.
The Galápagos: Exploring Darwin's Tapestry
by John Hess
Find it in the Library at call number QL345 .G2H47 2009