Preview Shelf by Janice Clauser
Library News and Notable Newer Books
The "Upper Gallery" at the Crawfordsville Library offers interesting viewing, to the left as you leave the elevator. Right now staff member Emily Griffin is displaying a colorful array of pictures and artifacts about native Stephen Crane (1916-1985) known best for his marriage to movie star Lana Turner. As a graduate of Crawfordsville High School (1933) and Wabash College (1937) he appeared in 3 Hollywood movies and then ran Polynesian-themed restaurants. About her research, Emily's says, "He really lived the American dream"; Emily still welcomes any information local residents might remember about him. You'll enjoy this local history project.
The U. S. Department of Justice has released "The FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008". "Desert Dogs: The Marines of Operation Iraqi Freedom" has poignant text by Amy Strebe and photography by Russ Bryant. "Wake-Up Call" is Kristen Breitweiser's story about her political education as a 9/11 widow. Ron Suskind's treatise "The One Percent Doctrine" documents America's pursuit of its enemies since 9/11. "Breach of Faith" gives Jed Horne's account of Hurricane Katrina and the near death of the great American city, New Orleans.
New kitchen guides are "Tapas, a Taste of Spain in America" by Jose Andres, "Martha Stewart's Cooking School", the Cleveland Clinic's "Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook", and "Great Cakes" by Carole Walter.
Family help is tackled in a group of new books. "Smart but Scattered" by Peg Dawson aims to boost any child's abilities to reach his or her potential. "Grandparents' Rights" comes from attorney-at-law Traci Truly and applies to all U. S. States. "Stepparenting" ("that works!") comes from Jeannette Lofas. "The Path to Love" is Deepak Chopra's set of spiritual strategies for healing.
Two humorous looks at life are found in Annie Choi's "Happy Birthday or Whatever" and Larry the Cable Guy's "Git-r-done". Marc Lemezma teaches the nine basic effects that make up thousands of tricks in "Every Magic Secret in the World Revealed".
"Jazz" preserves the history of America's music by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns. "By the Time We Got to Woodstock" is Bruce Pollock's story of the Great Rock 'n' Roll Revolution of 1969. "The Life of a Geisha" by Eleanor Underwood presents a beautiful combination of text, design, and Japanese art.
The architecture book "Bridges" by David Brown shows and describes examples of 3000 years of defying nature all over the world. Elizabeth Catlett's "In the Image of the Peopl
e" is a small book of lovely linoleum cuts celebrating African American heroines with text by Melanie Herzog. "Remodeling for Easy Access Living" by Rick Peters shows how to adapt a home to a changing lifestyle for practical enjoyment. Reader's Digest has a manual of "Storage and Shelving Solutions" full of ideas and projects for all budgets, spaces, and lifestyles. Information and design concepts for "Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings" is from John Wagner and Clayton DeKorne.
A DVD is included in Les Krantz' "Reel Baseball" showing movie newsreels of the sport's golden era. "Ringside" is Scott Beekman's history of professional wrestling in America. Realizing the sport gets little respect, his book is the first work to attempt to alter the common perception by examining its history in the U. S.
The "Upper Gallery" at the Crawfordsville Library offers interesting viewing, to the left as you leave the elevator. Right now staff member Emily Griffin is displaying a colorful array of pictures and artifacts about native Stephen Crane (1916-1985) known best for his marriage to movie star Lana Turner. As a graduate of Crawfordsville High School (1933) and Wabash College (1937) he appeared in 3 Hollywood movies and then ran Polynesian-themed restaurants. About her research, Emily's says, "He really lived the American dream"; Emily still welcomes any information local residents might remember about him. You'll enjoy this local history project.
The U. S. Department of Justice has released "The FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008". "Desert Dogs: The Marines of Operation Iraqi Freedom" has poignant text by Amy Strebe and photography by Russ Bryant. "Wake-Up Call" is Kristen Breitweiser's story about her political education as a 9/11 widow. Ron Suskind's treatise "The One Percent Doctrine" documents America's pursuit of its enemies since 9/11. "Breach of Faith" gives Jed Horne's account of Hurricane Katrina and the near death of the great American city, New Orleans.
New kitchen guides are "Tapas, a Taste of Spain in America" by Jose Andres, "Martha Stewart's Cooking School", the Cleveland Clinic's "Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook", and "Great Cakes" by Carole Walter.
Family help is tackled in a group of new books. "Smart but Scattered" by Peg Dawson aims to boost any child's abilities to reach his or her potential. "Grandparents' Rights" comes from attorney-at-law Traci Truly and applies to all U. S. States. "Stepparenting" ("that works!") comes from Jeannette Lofas. "The Path to Love" is Deepak Chopra's set of spiritual strategies for healing.
Two humorous looks at life are found in Annie Choi's "Happy Birthday or Whatever" and Larry the Cable Guy's "Git-r-done". Marc Lemezma teaches the nine basic effects that make up thousands of tricks in "Every Magic Secret in the World Revealed".
"Jazz" preserves the history of America's music by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns. "By the Time We Got to Woodstock" is Bruce Pollock's story of the Great Rock 'n' Roll Revolution of 1969. "The Life of a Geisha" by Eleanor Underwood presents a beautiful combination of text, design, and Japanese art.
The architecture book "Bridges" by David Brown shows and describes examples of 3000 years of defying nature all over the world. Elizabeth Catlett's "In the Image of the Peopl
e" is a small book of lovely linoleum cuts celebrating African American heroines with text by Melanie Herzog. "Remodeling for Easy Access Living" by Rick Peters shows how to adapt a home to a changing lifestyle for practical enjoyment. Reader's Digest has a manual of "Storage and Shelving Solutions" full of ideas and projects for all budgets, spaces, and lifestyles. Information and design concepts for "Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings" is from John Wagner and Clayton DeKorne.A DVD is included in Les Krantz' "Reel Baseball" showing movie newsreels of the sport's golden era. "Ringside" is Scott Beekman's history of professional wrestling in America. Realizing the sport gets little respect, his book is the first work to attempt to alter the common perception by examining its history in the U. S.
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