Monday, July 9, 2007

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Bryson boils a comprehensive history of science down to a wonderful book that reads like a novel.

A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
Find it in the Library at call number Q162 . B88 2005

Monday, July 2, 2007

African American Song

Access thousands of MP3s on- or off-campus in dozens of genres, including jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime and other genres influenced by African Americans!

African American Song
Access African American Song from the Library's Articles and Research Databases page. Note that off-campus users will be prompted to enter their student or employee ID and six-digit birthdate. Visit our help page for more information and an animated tutorial describing how to access our databases from off-campus.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

A Fabricated Mexican

A wonderful, wickedly funny and poignant tale that tests a Californian boy and his Mexican family.

A Fabricated Mexican
by Rick Rivera
Find it on our shelves at call number: PS3568 .I8314 F3 1995

Monday, June 25, 2007

ALLDATA

Are you a shade tree mechanic? ALLDATA provides diagrams, detailed guides and useful tips for working on most vehicles made since 1982.

Access ALLDATA for free from any computer on campus via the Library's Article and Research Databases page. Unfortunately this resource not available from off campus.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Macworld

Covering all things Mac – from iPods to iTunes – this is a must for Apple fans.

The current issue of Macworld is located in the Library's Reading Area. Older issues of all our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library. Online access to Macworld is available from 1993 to the present via the Full-text and Print Magazines link available from our homepage.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Reefer Madness

Now a cult classic, the film was intended as a propaganda piece slamming marijuana.

Reefer Madness
Louis J. Gasnier
Find it in our Video Collection at call number PN1995.9 .C5 R43 1936 [DVD]

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Based on his award-winning book, Jared Diamond explores the disparity between peoples in a unique and thought-provoking fashion.

Guns, Germs, and Steel
by Jared Diamond
Find it in our Video Collection at call number: HM206 .G86 2005

Monday, June 11, 2007

Grant

Strategists and military buffs will enjoy this book as much as political science lovers.

Grant
by Jean Edward Smith
E672 .S627 2002

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Skin Deep

Locate detailed safety and ingredient information for cosmetics and personal care products.

Skin Deep
A free Internet resource available at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1

Monday, June 4, 2007

Odessey & Oracle

The Zombies are a favorite of music critics for their sophisticated, jazz-inspired musical arrangements and vocal harmonies. Their 1968 album, Odessey & Oracle is now considered one of the best of its time.

Odessey & Oracle
Zombies
Find it in our Audio Collection at call number: MPR Z652 .O33 1968