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New Stuff Tuesday – October 26

Posted on October 26, 2010 by kyle

Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor by John Morreall PN6149 .P5 M67 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor For those of you that have seen me in classes or have talked to me at the Reference Desk, you’ll know … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 19

Posted on October 19, 2010 by kyle

Design Is How It Works: How the Smartest Companies Turn Products Into Icons by Jay Greene TS171 .G726 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Why do we buy the products that we buy? Is it because of price? Is it … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 12

Posted on October 12, 2010 by kyle

In Brown’s Wake: Legacies of America’s Educational Landmark by Martha Minow KF4155 .M56 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Whenever I log onto Campus Research to look for court cases, I notice the quick links on the left to seminal … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 5

Posted on October 5, 2010 by kyle

Parasites: Tales of Humanity’s Most Unwelcome Guests by Rosemary Drisdelle QL757 .D75 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor As I showed this week’s featured title, shown at the right, to Ronna, her response: “Ewww.” That’s pretty much the answer that … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 28

Posted on September 28, 2010 by kyle

The Art Instinct: Beauty, Pleasure and Human Evolution by Denis Dutton BH39 .D84 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Artistic expression, and the appreciation of it, is a gift that certain individuals possess. Some people can spot ‘good’ art when … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 21

Posted on September 21, 2010 by kyle

Diversity Paradox: Immigration and the Color Line in 21st Century America by Jennifer Lee & Frank Bean JV6475 .L38 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Diversity is very much a part of our society, including our campus. The convergence of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 14

Posted on September 14, 2010 by kyle

Falls Aren’t Funny: America’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Slip-and-Fall Crisis by Russell Kendzior RD93 .K46 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor As a huge fan of FAILBlog, I’ve become accustomed to seeing cringe-inducing stunts-gone-very-wrong on a daily basis, some of which may be … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 31

Posted on August 31, 2010 by kyle

Superconnect Harnessing the Power of Networks and the Strength of Weak Links by Richard Koch and Greg Lockwood HM741 .K67 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor We all know that saying that ‘it’s not about WHAT you know, it’s about … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 24

Posted on August 24, 2010 by kyle

Geoforensics by Alastair Ruffell & Jennifer McKinley QE38.5 .R85 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor I remember sitting in my dorm room my sophomore year, trying to be the good student, while my roommate would watch hour after hour of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 10

Posted on August 10, 2010 by kyle

From the Closet to the Courtroom: Five LGBT Rights Lawsuits That Have Changed Our Nation by Carlos Ball KF4754.5 .A53 B35 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Given that last week’s landmark decision made in California, I thought that this … Continue reading →

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