LibGuides: September 15, 2021: Home

New Arrivals

The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean
Bestselling author Sam Kean tells the true story of what happens when unfettered ambition pushes otherwise rational men and women to cross the line in the name of science, trampling ethical boundaries and often committing crimes in the process.
Golden Boy by John Glatt
Journalist John Glatt takes an in-depth look at the devastating crime that rocked Manhattan's upper class. With exclusive access to sources close to Tommy, including his own mother, Glatt constructs the agonizing spiral of mental illness that led Thomas Gilbert Jr. to the ultimate unspeakable act.
The Quiet Zone by Stephen Kurczy
An award-winning journalist takes us deep into the Appalachian Mountains where the last truly quiet town of America exists and where its residents live a life free from constant digital connectivity, challenging us to rethink the role of tech in our lives.
Military wives in Arizona Territory : a history of women who shaped the frontier by Jan Cleere
Wives' letters, diaries, and journals from their years on army posts reveal untold hardships and challenges faced by families on the frontier. These women were bold, brave, and compassionate. They were an integral part of military posts that peppered the West and played an important role in civilizing the Arizona frontier. Combining the words of these women with original research tracing their movements from camp to camp over the years they spent in the West, this collection explores the tragedies and triumphs they experienced.
Drink Me! by Nick Perry
Great adventures often begin with a simple sip -- one of the most famous being Alice's adventure down the rabbit hole with a curiously labeled elixir -- and Drink Me invites you to do the same! Learn how to mix twenty-five cocktails that will fill you with wonder with their surreal flavor combinations while giving party guests a unique and perfect drink selection for your next spirit-soaked Mad Hatter's tea party.
The Grief Forest by Laraine Herring
The Grief Forest: a book about what we don't talk about follows the journey of Bunny, a young rabbit whose father has recently died. Bunny's grief leads her into The Grief Forest, where she meets many different animals who teach her important pieces of the grieving process. When she emerges, she understands how to work with her grief energy, and how to help others do the same.
Brown Church by Robert Chao Romero
For five hundred years, Latina/o culture and identity have been shaped by their challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo. Robert Chao Romero, the son of a Mexican father and a Chinese immigrant mother, explores the history and theology of what he terms the "Brown Church." Romero considers how this movement has responded to these and other injustices throughout its history by appealing to the belief that God's vision for redemption includes not only heavenly promises but also the transformation of every aspect of our lives and the world.
Modern Folk Embroidery by N. Nicholson
A stunning collection of folk art inspired embroidery patterns and projects by designer, Nancy Nicholson. Includes over 20 modern folk embroidery designs and projects for home decor items.
Creating Sanctuary by Jessi Bloom; Shawn Linehan (Photographer)
Equal parts inspirational and practical, this engaging guide includes tips on designing a healing space, plant profiles for 50 sacred plants, recipes that harness the medicinal properties of plants, and simple instructions for daily rituals and practices for self-care.
How to Read Medieval Art by Wendy A. Stein
Informative texts on iconic masterworks such as the Merode Altarpiece, the Unicorn Tapestries, and the Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry along with less familiar work highlight the context in which the objects were made, conveying their visual and technical nuances as well as their broader symbolic meaning.

Library Corner

New Streaming Videos

Did you know that quite a few of our faculty have written books that are available at the library? Professor Laraine Herring’s The Grief Forest is featured in this month’s New Arrivals. You can also find Dr. Andrew Winter’s Stranger Things and philosophy.

We also have a big announcement. Want to watch Captain Marvel, Kinky Boots and more on your mobile device or computer? You are in luck! We just acquired a new streaming video database called SWANK Digital Campus.

These items, along with all library items, can be put on hold and picked up at the library or our After Hours Lockers.

Library & After Hours Pickup

Best Reading Wishes,

Courtney and Ustadza