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New Books in the Library ARCHIVE: Week of December 2
Review the new library materials that were added annually.
Bestselling astronomy writer Terence Dickinson showcases a breathtaking portfolio drawn from an archive of over 500,000 existing Hubble images together with facts and tidbits about Hubble's history and discoveries.
Chapters: Hubble's universe -- Hubble's top science accomplishments -- The message of starlight -- Crucibles of creation -- Starry tapestry -- Blaze of glory -- Hubble's invisible universe -- Empires of stars -- Neighbor worlds : the planets -- Hubble's strange universe
The Shaolin Monastery charts, for the first time in any language, the history of the Shaolin Temple and the evolution of its world-renowned martial arts. In this meticulously researched and eminently readable study, Meir Shahar considers the economic, political, and religious factors that led Shaolin monks to disregard the Buddhist prohibition against violence and instead create fighting techniques that by the twenty-first century have spread throughout the world.
One of the most useful books dealing with Italian social history, this unique volume offers readers a glimpse into the private lives of two Florentine businessmen during the late 14th century. Excellent primary source material.
This book tells a fascinating story of the ebb and flow of the fortunes of the Japanese imperial dynasty, often mere puppets manipulated by the real wielders of power - the feudal warlords and later the shoguns.
Subtitle: Final supplemental environmental impact statement/section 4(f) evaluation and amended record of decision.
This is a limited-scope document that evaluates the prudence and feasibility of the Beretania Street Tunnel Alternative and reconsiders the no use determination for Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park for the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
Readers who approach abortion from the discipline of Buddhist studies will find this book helpful as an introduction to the particular ethical issues raised by abortion.
A History of Women in America integrates the stories of women in America with the national narrative of American history. The authors use accessible language and primary sources. Major ethnic groups, such as Hispanic, Latina, Chicana, and Asian women, are included.
A 50th-anniversary edition of the trailblazing book that changed women’s lives, with a new introduction by Gail Collins.
Landmark, groundbreaking, classic—these adjectives barely do justice to the pioneering vision and lasting impact of The Feminine Mystique. Published in 1963, it gave a pitch-perfect description of “the problem that has no name”: the insidious beliefs and institutions that undermined women’s confidence in their intellectual capabilities and kept them in the home.
A look at how Korean adoptees "dance," or engage, with their various identities (white, Korean, Korean adoptee, and those in between and beyond) and begin the journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. Throughout the author draws closely on his own experiences and those of thirty-eight other Korean adoptees, mainly from the U.S. Chapters are organized according to major themes that emerged from interviews with adoptees.
The author examines the history of Koreans in Hawai'i, their social characteristics, and current demographics.
Drawing on previously unexamined primary souces, Becoming American? is the first scholarly book in over two decades to offer an in-depth and critical analysis of Yasuo Kuniyoshi's pivotal works, including his "anti-Japan" posters and radio broadcasts for U.S. propaganda and his coded and increasingly enigmatic paintings, within their historical contexts.
This fully illustrated coursebook provides a comprehensive description of the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. No previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons.
A headless horseman is said to haunt Sleepy Hollow after losing his head to a cannon ball during the Revolutionary War. The town's new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, is fascinated by the legend but doesn't let it deter him from venturing out to see his love Katrina. Then Ichabod has a terrifying encounter with the headless horseman.
Are genetically modified foods really safe? Will the foods ultimately make us sick, perhaps in ways we can't even imagine? Isn't it dangerous to change the nature of nature itself? Nina Fedoroff, a leading geneticist and recognized expert in biotechnology, answers these questions, and more. Addressing the fear and mistrust that is rapidly spreading, Fedoroff and her co-author, weave a narrative rich in history, technology, and science to dispel the many myths and misunderstandings.
Zombie Culture brings together scholars from a variety of fields, including cinema studies, popular culture, and video game studies, who have examined the living dead through a variety of lenses.
For more than fifteen years, the Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave has been producing a completely original body of work that is quiet easy to explain but very difficult to categorize. Her central project has been to re-create exquisite, life-size historical costumes entirely from paper. From afar, de Borchgrave's creations appear to be masterpieces of trompe l'oeil.
Provides clear, step-by-step instructions and screen shots for tackling more than 160 Windows 8 tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, to help you get up and running on Windows 8.
Learn how to get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion with this bestselling guide for beginners based on the hit series by Robin Williams Fully updated, four-color, course-in-a-book gets readers up-to-speed on Mountain Lion's new features including Messages, Reminders, Share Sheets, Gatekeeper, and more.
Quickly teach yourself new ways to work with Windows on your PC and touch-enabled devices. Learn to explore the Start screen and use touch on tablets; connect your home network, email and social media; customize your experience with cool apps; manage photos, music, movies, and connect to Xbox; organize files and folders, and store them in the cloud; and help secure, troubleshoot, and tune your system.
Are genetically modified foods really safe? Will the foods ultimately make us sick, perhaps in ways we can't even imagine? Isn't it dangerous to change the nature of nature itself? Nina Fedoroff, a leading geneticist and recognized expert in biotechnology, answers these questions, and more. Addressing the fear and mistrust that is rapidly spreading, Fedoroff and her co-author, weave a narrative rich in history, technology, and science to dispel the many myths and misunderstandings.