What's New In The Library: 4 December 2010 - 17 December 2010

Hello ladies.

We've had a number of new additions to the library collection over the past few weeks. Please stop by and browse or check one out to take home!

Books


Awakening the Energies of Love by Anne Hillman 


Black Elk Speaks: being the life story of a holy man of the Oglala Sioux by Black Elk


Call to Love: in the rose garden with Rumi by Jelauddin Rumi 


The Celtic Vision: prayers, blessings, songs and invocations from the Gaelic tradition edited by Esther de Waal 


The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk 


From Pocahontas to Power Suits: everything you need to know about women's history in America by Kay Mills


The Power of Now: a guide to spiritual enlightenment  by Eckhart Tolle


Rainbow Tribe: ordinary people journeying on the red road by Ed McGaa


So Many Kinds of Love by Dean Walley 


Sports and Athletes by Christine Watkins 


Sun Dancing: a medieval vision by Geoffrey Moorhouse 


The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss


There is a Season by Joan Chittister 

Periodicals 

America: the national Catholic weekly (November 29, 2010)


Dance Teacher (December 2010)


InStyle (January 2011)


Newsweek (December 20, 2010)


U.S. Catholic (January 2011)

Sarah Dessen

Hello ladies.

As I feature Sarah Dessen and her books this month, I wanted to share an short video with you. In this clip, Dessen talks to young women about growing up with her books and discusses her online relationship with her fans which she manages through her blog and website. View the video below to see what other Dessen fans have to say about her books and browse through Dessen's website to learn more.

New in the Library: 29 November - 3 December, 2010

Hello ladies.

Here's a look at what's new in the library this week:

Books


Anime 
by Hal Marcovitz 
Examines the history of anime, explores its popularity in America, looks at the role of women in Japanese animation, and discusses the messages of the art. -TitlePeek 


Ice Hockey (Science Behind Sports) 
by Anne Wallace Sharp

Explores the scientific principles behind ice hockey, discussing the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical issues, and the causes and treatment of ice hockey injuries, as well as providing information on the sport's origins, history, rules, and development. -TitlePeek 


The Nez Perce 
by Nancy Bonvillian 
Explores the history and culture of the Nez Perce Indians.




Periodicals

Dance Magazine: December 2010


National Catholic Reporter: November 26, 2010


Newsweek : December 6, 2010








Happy Reading, 
Miss Kenny

December's Featured Author: Sarah Dessen

Hello ladies!

For the month of December I will be featuring Sarah Dessen and her novels both on my blog and in the library.  There is a display up in the library featuring available titles by Dessen. These titles include:

• Dreamland
• Lock and Key
• This Lullaby
• The Truth About Forever

While Dessen is being featured, I will be providing links Dessen related information on the Internet. Because Dessen has so many dedicated fans, there is a lot of interesting information out there!

Why not get started with this month of Dessen by visiting Sarah-land and browsing around?

Happy Reading,
Miss Kenny