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New Stuff Tuesday – October 16

Posted on October 16, 2007 by kyle

Latin American Posters: Public Aesthetics and Mass Politics Edited by Russ Davidson Oversize F1414.2 .L32983 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor This is one of those books where I’m like, “OH! SHINY!” and I can’t resist picking it up off … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 9

Posted on October 9, 2007 by kyle

Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming By Bjorn Lomborg QC981.8 .G56 L657 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor The author of our featured book, named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2004, isn’t keen on … Continue reading →

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America’s Children

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Kate

Our children are our only hope for the future, but we are their only hope for their present and their future.–Zig Ziglar The youth of this world will someday be leaders. We must ensure the youth are properly equipped and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2

Posted on October 2, 2007 by kyle

Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season By Jonathan Eig GV865 .R6 E35 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Now I understand that baseball may be a sore subject (at least the Packers are doing well, right?), but … Continue reading →

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Terry Tempest Williams @UWW Oct 9

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Barbara

Terry Tempest Williams, a naturalist, advocate for free speech and wilderness preservation, and author of several books, will speak on campus Tuesday, October 9th at 7pm in McGraw Auditorium. Ms. Williams is a native of Utah with a lifelong passion … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week (Sept 29-Oct 6)

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Barbara

Banned Books Week is Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2007. Have you read any of these? They are the most-challenged titles from 2000-2005. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling “The Chocolate War” by Robert Cormier Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor “Of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 25

Posted on September 25, 2007 by kyle

Food Safety Second Edition By Nina E. Redman TX531 .R44 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor When you think about food safety, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Salmonella? E. coli? Three-second rule? With the recent outbreaks of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 11

Posted on September 11, 2007 by kyle

Americans: [1940-2006] Edited by Kunsthalle Wien, Peter Weiermair, & Gerald Matt Oversize TR644 .A48 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor Studying recent history is fun, but it’s even better when there are pictures. Today’s featured item is a collection of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 4

Posted on September 4, 2007 by kyle

“They Take Our Jobs!”: And 20 Other Myths About Immigration By Aviva Chomsky JV6455 .C46 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Immigration, one of the hot-button topics of the last few years and major key issues of the upcoming election, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 28

Posted on August 28, 2007 by kyle

Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys: True Tales of Love, Lust and Friendship Between Straight Women & Gay Men Edited by Melissa de la Cruz & Tom Dolby HQ76 .G55 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor When you hear … Continue reading →

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