Author Archives: Ronna

New Stuff Tuesday–March 18, 2014

Yellowstone’s Wildlife in Transition edited by P.J. White, Robert A. Garrott, and Glenn E. Plumb QH104.5 .Y44 Y45 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor The subject of this week’s book, Yellowstone National Park, holds a special place in my heart. My … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday–February 4, 2014

Wisconsin Flora: An Illustrated Guide to the Vascular Plants of Wisconsin by Steve W. Chadde QK194 .C5 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor After all the crazy, cold weather we’ve had lately, the only criterion I had when choosing an item … Continue reading

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Introducing…Research@UWW!

Quick! What’s changed on the Library’s home page for Spring 2014? If you answered: “A new Research@UWW tab and search box,” you’re right!! Give yourself a gold star! Don’t worry, it’s ok if you didn’t notice–it’s the first day of … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday–December 17, 2013

Ice Cold (audio recording) by Tess Gerritsen PS3557.E687 I283 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Got a long drive ahead of you as you take off for break? How about checking out an audiobook from the Library to entertain yourself as … Continue reading

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Kennedy’s Assassination, 50 years later

Last week, I admitted to being a big fan of Abraham Lincoln. Well, I’m an even bigger fan of John F. Kennedy. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was 150 years ago on November 19. Kennedy’s assassination was 50 years ago today. Ask … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday — November 12

Writing the Gettysburg Address by Martin P. Johnson E475.55 .J65 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I’m a big fan of Abraham Lincoln. I’ve been to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. I’ve visited the Lincoln Tomb. … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday — September 3

The Attacking Ocean: The Past, Present, and Future of Rising Sea Levels by Brian Fagan GC89 .F35 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I’ll admit that what drew me to this week’s book was simply the picture on the cover. I’d … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday — December 4

Discord: The Story of Noise by Mike Goldsmith QC225.15 .G65 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor We used to have a ceiling fan in our dining room that had a faint “hum” when turned on. I couldn’t stand to listen to … Continue reading

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September 11

Tuesday, September 11 is the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please take a moment to remember those men and women who lost their lives that day, and those men and women who have served to defend … Continue reading

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Sally Ride dies

On Monday, July 23, Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died at the age of 61. According to an article on CNN.com, Sally Ride first flew in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1983, and … Continue reading

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