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“Island Girl” Without The Tan: A Book Journey
I’ve never been asked what books I would take with me to a desert island. But earlier this year, I landed on an “island” with four walls and a remote control, becoming housebound for several months while recovering from auto … Continue reading
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Book Review: Team of Rivals:The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
The Steven Spielberg movie entitled Lincoln (out now in theaters with Daniel Day-Lewis playing Lincoln) is based on this thoroughly researched work of nonfiction. Now mind you, it is very well written but it does require concentration, a quiet little alcove … Continue reading
Book Review: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs and Steel is a Aventis and Pulitzer prize winning book that tackles the issue of why some civilizations thrive, flourish and expand while others do not. Why did some civilizations develop sophisticated tools while others did … Continue reading
Book Review: Alternative Resumes: definitely not your parents’ resume book by Michael Howard
Are you one in a million looking for a job? Have you recently graduated from high school or college and feel like you lack traditional job experience to include in a resume? Do you want to liven up your resume? … Continue reading
What unusual Fine Arts books would make a trip downtown worthwhile?
The Fine Arts Division has some beautiful new books. Although some of these are noncirculating books, they are very much worth taking a look at in person! Dressing a Galaxy: the Costumes of Star Wars by Trisha Biggar Library Journal … Continue reading
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