Category Archives: new stuff tuesdays

The Librarian of Auschwitz (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

Most everyone knows by know the horrible story of Auschwitz and the Holocaust, and in this trying year of 2020, one can be forgiven for passing by a story about that depressing time period in our recent past! But (being … Continue reading →

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The Force of Nonviolence (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Ellen Latorraca

From the book jacket: “Towards a form of aggressive nonviolence. Judith Butler’s new book shows how an ethic of nonviolence must be connected to a broader political struggle for social equality. Further, it argues that nonviolence is often misunderstood as … Continue reading →

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The Second Chance Club: Hardship and Hope After Prison (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Carol

Usually my New Stuff selections gravitate toward science. But this month, the physics book that intrigued me was way out of my league. So I settled on a title that sounded interesting, accessible, and socially significant. Besides, who can’t relate … Continue reading →

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Minneiska Online (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Jennifer Motszko

The UW-Whitewater yearbook, The Minneiska, was published from 1909- 1991. These books contain photographs of students as well as campus events and activities. They present a picture of life on campus throughout the decades and provide a wealth of historic … Continue reading →

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Chihuly: On Color and Form (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Martha

Dale Chihuly is a master glass blower and artist who has created stunning works of blown glass which can be seen in airports, arenas, hospitals, museums, homes, and other environs. From his foray into glass in 1961, he studied at … Continue reading →

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My Penguin Year (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

The pictures in this book caught my interest, but the darn good story drew me in! The author, Lindsay McCrae, was the director of photography on the BBC Studios show Dynasties: Emperors (you can see a preview below). He lived … Continue reading →

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Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Carol

Nice kitty. While I’m quite fascinated by cats, I’m a little leery of the kind that lurk about in the wild. But the Florida panther is a panther/puma/cougar species (or sub-species) found only in Florida, so we needn’t worry about … Continue reading →

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Tradition, Urban Identity, and the Baltimore “Hon:” The Folk in the City (New Stuff Tuesday)

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Martha

I was surprised to see this book the other day, because I’d just had a conversation with my brother about a woman in Baltimore who trademarked the word “hon.” I simply didn’t believe that it was possible to trademark a … Continue reading →

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Type and Color: How to Design and Use Multicolored Typefaces (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Carol

Are you my type? Did you ever watch the TV show, The Middle? The super-quirky, but adorable Brick started the Font Club at his school. So I immediately thought of him when I saw this book, though it’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Martha

I’ll come clean, this is not a new book. However, it is one that will serve you immensely for the rest of your life. We have the original edition (2002) online and the 2nd edition (2012) in print. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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