Rick Steves' Europe

Every episode from the first ten seasons of public television's acclaimed travel series by the lovable Rick Steves. Whether you're planning a trop to across the pond or interested in some armchair travel, this series is for you.

We also have several books by Rick Steves, including the 2010 edition of Europe Through the Back Door and Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler.

Rick Steves' Europe
by Rick Steves
Find it in our Video Collection at call number D909. R53 2009

The Shallows

Originally published as an article titled "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" in The Atlantic magazine, this book expands upon the author's central question about the impact the Internet has on individuals and society as a whole.

The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains
by Nicholas Carr
Find it in the Library at call number QP360 .C3667 2010

The Survival of the Bark Canoe

A quintessential John McPhee book in how he weaves a masterful story about a seemingly mundane topic; in this case bark canoes.

The Survival of the Bark Canoe
by John McPhee
Find it in the library at call number VM353 .M28 1975

California Natural History Guides

Introductory guides to myriad natural history topics that relate to California, including field guides on everything from birds to geology and topic guides ranging from fire to Native Californians.

California Natural History Guides
published by the University of California Press
These guides are shelved throughout the library according to their relevant subject. Find call numbers by searching the online catalog.

Bosnia

A collection of traditional music by Muslim Bosnians recorded before the strife of the 1990s, these tracks give voice to the confluence of Turkish influences from the east and European influences from the west.

Bosnia: Echoes from an Endangered World
recorded and compiled by Ted Levin and Ankica Petrovic
Find it in our Audio collection at call number MW EU BN .B67 1985

American Artist

Monthly coverage of trends, techniques, styles and news relating to American artists (primarily painters and drawers). 

American Artist
The current issue of American Artist is located in our Reading Area. Back issues of all our magazines are located along the back wall of the Library in alphabetical order and circulate for one week at a time. Electronic access to American Artist is available through our Full-text and Print Magazine search, which is also available from our homepage.