Research Guides: New Books in the Library ARCHIVE: Week of December 2

FEATURED BOOK

Hubble's Universe: Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images
Call Number: QB500.268 .D53 2012
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

New Books: Circulating Collection

The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts
Call Number: BQ6345.T462 S52275 2008
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.

Books are in call number order

Two Memoirs of Renaissance Florence
Call Number: DG731.2 .T87 1991
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.
The Chrysanthemum Throne: A History of the Emperors of Japan
Call Number: DS834.1 .M45 1997
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.
Honolulu Rail Transit Project, City and County of Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi by U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration
Call Number: HE4491.H65 H6 2013
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.
Buddhism and Abortion by Damien Keown (Editor)
Call Number: HQ767.38.B83 B83 1999
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 by Janet L. Coryell; Nora Faires
Call Number: HQ1410 .C675 2012
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.
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
Call Number: HQ1426 .F844 2013b
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.
The Dance of Identities: Korean Adoptees and Their Journey Toward Empowerment by John D. Palmer
Call Number: HV875.64 .P35 2011
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.
Becoming American? The Art and Identity Crisis of Yasuo Kuniyoshi
Call Number: ND237.K83 W36 2011
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.
Chinese Writing and Calligraphy by Wendan Li
Call Number: NK3634.A2 L4975 2009
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.
Integrated Korean, 2nd edition by Young-mee Cho
Call Number: PL913 .I583 2012 Volumes 1 & 2
Modern Tagalog: Grammatical Explanations and Exercises for Non-native Speakers by Teresita V. Ramos; Resty M. Cena
Call Number: PL6053 .R278 1990
This volume will be valuable for all students of Tagalog as a foreign language who have advanced beyond the beginning level.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Call Number: PS2067 .A1 2013
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.
Mendel in the Kitchen by Nancy Marie Brown; Nina V. Fedoroff
Call Number: TP248.65.F66 F436 2004
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.

POPULAR CULTURE

Zombie Culture: Autopsies of the Living Dead
Call Number: PN1995.9.Z63 Z66 2008
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.

FASHION

Pulp Fashion: The Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave by Jill D'Alessandro
Call Number: GT511 .D35 2011
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.

IT Operating Systems

Teach Yourself Visually Windows 8 by Paul McFedries
Call Number: QA76.76.O63 M398225 2012
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.
Mac OS X Mountain Lion by Robin Williams; Lynn Beighley
Call Number: QA76.774.M33 B45 2013
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.
Microsoft Windows 8: Step by Step by Ciprian Adrian Rusen; Joli Ballew
Call Number: QA76.774.M434 R87 2012
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.

SPORTS NUTRITION

Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook-5th Edition by Nancy Clark
Call Number: TX361.A8 C54 2014
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.