Book Review: Travel as a Political Act
Well, this is a new concept to me. Rick Steves believes that “we can learn more about our own country by observing …
New Database: Opposing Viewpoints
Struggling to find a good topic for a research paper? Want to get up to date information on a controversial issue? The …
Book Review: Just in Case
If you’re a worrier, this book might appeal to you. Or perhaps it will just drive you over the edge. Just in …
Book Review: Salt Smoke Time
“Salt” seems to be an important word to put in a book title these days. Samin Nosrat’s Salt Fat Acid Heat was …
In the News this Week: Comfortable Camping
Growing up, my family used to “rough-it” when camping up in the mountains. A stuffy canvas tent and a couple of cots …
In the News this Week: Lost Artwork
I have read stories about people buying some little trinket or piece of artwork from an antique shop or garage sale, and …
Book Review: Ruffage
It’s so much fun when the library receives a plethora of new cookbooks. The theme of Ruffage is that “ingredients can be …
Book Review: Spying on Whales
Whales “live 99 percent of their lives underwater, far away from continuous contact with people and beyond most of our observational tools.” …
Database Review: Philosopher’s Index with Full Text
It can be challenging to find research material on philosophical topics, especially if you’re looking for scholarly articles. The library now subscribes …