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New Stuff Tuesday – February 12, 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Carol

The Making of the Middle Sea: A History of the Mediterranean from the Beginning to the Emergence of the Classical World by Cyprian Broodbank DE 86 .B76 2013 New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor We received this lovely — and hefty … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – Christmas Day 2018

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Carol

Jewelry for Gentlemen by James Sherwood; special photographs by Andy Barnham NK7305 .S54 2018 New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor It’s Christmas Day. Perhaps Santa left something shiny for you under the tree. But most likely any gift will pale in … Continue reading →

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Holiday Book Sale

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Carol

The holiday season is upon us. This month’s book sale features $1 and $2 giftworthy books! This month’s subjects include children’s books, history (especially Latin American history), philosophy, and computer science – and, of course, there are a smattering of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2, 2018

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Carol

God is No Thing: Coherent Christianity by Rupert Shortt BT1103 .S54 2016 New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor When I was in junior high, we had a day when parents came to our class and talked about whatever was on their … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 20, 2018

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Carol

The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, From the Freemasons to Facebook by Niall Ferguson HM741 .F47 2018 Main Collection, 3rd floor Historian Niall Ferguson has been writing about power for a long time. But it took him a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 10, 2018

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Carol

Ceramics: The Indispensable Guide by Duncan Hooson & Anthony Quinn TT920 .H657 2017 Main Collection, 3rd floor This week’s selection was a little trickier than usual due to the temporary disbanding of the New Arrivals Island during the Library’s re-carpeting … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 29, 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Carol

Atlas of a Lost World: Travels in Ice Age America by Craig Childs BE77.9 .C55 2018 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor For history buffs, pre-history can be alternately frustrating and exciting. Lacking written texts to guide the way, uncovering the … Continue reading →

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May Book Sale

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Carol

The May Book Sale features books on a wide range of topics, including philosophy, religion, history, education, psychology, teaching of mathematics, and hobbies. All books are $1 each. Prices fall to $0.25 per item on May 25th. Stop by and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 17, 2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Carol

Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi BF575 .B67 Z66 2017 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor Spacing out? Zoning out? This hardly seems like the path to productivity — or … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 6, 2018

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Carol

Fire on the Track: Betty Robinson and the Triumph of the Early Olympic Women by Roseanne Montillo GV1061.15 .R62 M66 2017 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor Since Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to break the four-minute barrier in the … Continue reading →

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