Thursday, March 27, 2008

New DVDs Available

Here are the latest DVD additions to our collection. Faculty may check out DVDs for classroom use and students may view media while in the library.

The Civil War
E468.9 .B87 2004 dvd
This landmark documentary film series presents the entire sweep of the war: the battlefields, homefronts, the politicians, generals, enlisted men, causes of the war, opening guns at Sumter, Appomatox, and Lincoln's assasination. Disc 1. Episode one : the Cause (1861), -- Disc 2. Episodes two and three : A Very Bloody Affair, Forever Free (1862) -- Disc 3. Simply Murder, the Universe of Battle (1863) -- Disc 4. Episodes six and seven : Valley of the Shadow of Death, Most Hallowed Ground (1864) -- Disc 5. Episodes eight and nine : War is All Hell, the Better Angles of Our Nature (1865)

Oceans & Seas
GC21 .A43 2006 dvd
"Stresses the importance of the seven seas to people, the marine food chain, and the planet as a whole. Topics include the various kinds of currents and the forces that influence them, tides and waves, features of the seabed, and the formation and shaping of coastlines."--Container.

Why Thee Wed?
HQ1033 .W49 2006 dvd
Presents interviews with same-sex married couples who share their views on marriage, religious and political opposition, child adoption, and love. Also includes interviews with their families, the lawyer who represented them, and gay rights activist Jane Rule--who takes issue with the institution of marriage.

Crossing the Line : Sexual Harassment and How to Confront It
HQ1237.5.U6 .C757 2006 dvd
This informative video (an update of an earlier program, Sexual Harassment: Crossing the Line) explains different kinds of sexual harassment (such as quid pro quo or a hostile environment), defines the factors motivating harassers, and provides specific techniques for dealing with the problem. Viewers will see what steps to take if anyone harasses them or if they witness the harassment of others, including keeping a journal, employing the "broken record" technique, speaking with supervisors, sending memos, using grievance procedures, and filing formal complaints.

Terrorism in Our World
HV6432 .T277 2003 dvd
"Terrorism in our World" is a unique four-part series that addresses the origins of terrorism, identifies the most influential terrorist acts in history and attempts to answer the question on everyone's mind today: why was America the target of international terrorists and how can another attack like September 11th be prevented? [pt. 1] A history of terrorism -- [pt. 2] Preventing terrorism -- [pt. 3] Terrorism & the U.S. -- [pt. 4] Understanding terrorism.

Gang Wars
HV6439.U5 G36 2006 dvd
Gain unprecedented access to actual rival gangs from Little Rock, Arkansas. A look at the lives of local Bloods, Crips, and Folk, as well as interviews with a one-time leader of one of these gangs as he is released from prison after a decade. Disc 1. Gang war : bangin' in Little Rock -- Disc 2. Back in the hood : gang war 2.

Portraits in Nonconsensual Sexuality
HV6558 .P67 2006 dvd
Without consent, sexual intercourse is nothing less than rape. This program offers insights into sexual victimization through intervirews with a young rape victim.

Racial Stereotypes in the Media
P94.5.M552 R33 2008 dvd
This program examines the relationship between mass media and social constructions of race from political and economic persepctives while looking at the effects media can have on audiences--Publisher's description.

Exploring Space : the Quest for Life
QB54 .E97 2006 dvd
"Features interviews with scientists who share their opinions about the possibility of life beyond Earth and examines the latest developments in astrobiology"--Container.

Cells and Their Structures
QH581.2 .C47 1999 dvd
Covers the following topics: relationship between surface area and volume; prokaryotic cells and their structures; eukaryotic cells and their organelles; microscopy; magnification vs. revolving power.

Energetics : An Overview
QK882 .E54 1999 dvd
Prof. Dan Sourbeer discusses control of energy and ecosystems; also characteristics of energy. Transfer of energy is also discussed in terms of the food chain through photosynthesis.

The Biology Classics : Paramecium, Hydra, Planaria, & Daphnia
QL368.A22 .B56 2006 dvd
"Understanding the amazing phenomena of life requires an intimate acquaintance with living things. This program introduces students to four classic organisms, classic not only because they are featured in science textbooks, but because studying them broadens our concept of what it means to be alive." - Container.

Chordates
QL607.5 .C47 2005 dvd
Program discusses characteristics of Phylum Chordata, showing the main evolutionary milestones of the phylum.

The Cellular Oxidation of Glucose
QP176 .C45 1999 dvd
Looks at the metabolic processes of glycolysis and cellular respiration. Examines aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis, mitochondrial structure, pyruvate and acetyl CoA, the Krebs Cycle, mitochondrial electron transport, ATP production, the role of oxygen, and the metabolic relationships among carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

Super Staph : Invincible Bacteria?
QR201 .S68 2006 dvd
This DVD focuses on one of the most lethal pathogens, MRSA. The program examines the emergence of two separate staph strains and the challenges of fighting these resilient killers. They also explore the possibility of an MRSA vaccine.

Chronic Pain
RB127 .C47 2006 dvd
Millions of people live every day in chronic pain, but they shouldn't have to because there are treatments that can help. In this program, we explore what causes pain in our bodies and look at how it can be effectively treated through exercise, alternative therapies and medications.-- (from http://www.healthybodyhealthymind.com)

Early Breast Cancer : With Knowledge Comes Hope
RC280.B8 E233 2004 dvd
Looks at how cancer develops in the different stages and underscores the importance of regular screening for early detection. Explains the four stages of breast tumor properties, provides key insight into studies linking the disease to estrogen-genetic factors, and explores the new drugs, treatment benefits, and diagnostic techniques used by leading cancer centers.

Fear of Fat, a Documentary : Eight Stories of Eating and Weight
RC552.E18 F43 2006 dvd
Tells the story of eight people and their experiences with body weight and self-image. Also includes insights into society's unhealthy focus on thinness and the mental and physical suffering that results.

Foodborne Illness
TX531 .F552 2006 dvd
Describes common -- and serious -- food-borne illnesses, how they're spread, and how they can be prevented through careful food handling and proper food preparation. Tips for selecting safe food at the market and the optimal temperatures for cooking meats and eggs are covered as well.

Monday, March 3, 2008

New Books are Available!

Take one home for 4 weeks. Here is the latest batch of new books.

3112
Fight like a girl-- and win : defense decisions for women /

3113
Gang leader for a day : a rogue sociologist takes to the streets /

3114
Special topics in calamity physics /

3115
Forced to be family : a guide for living with sinister sisters, drama mamas, and infuriating in-laws /

BL262 .I57 2008
Intelligent design versus evolution /

BP163. I776 2008
Islamic fundamentalism : / David M. Haugen, book editor.

DS44 M49 2008
The Middle East /

DT83 .W658 2007
Lives of the ancient Egyptians /

GN419.25 .B63 2008
Body piercing and tattoos /

GV865.R45 L68 2007
Branch Rickey : baseball's ferocious gentleman /

GV1469.34.S52 V53 2008
Video games /

HD45.2 .W45 2008
What is the impact of automation? /

HD75.6 .G56 2008
Global resources /

HD6053 .W6773 2008
Working women /

HD6483.5 .L33 2008
Labor unions /

HD9710.U52 M427 2007
Auto mania : cars, consumers, and the environment /

HE5620.D72 D78 2008
Drunk driving /

HM851 .W44 2008
What is the impact of cyberlife? /

HN59.2 .C85 2008
Culture wars /

HN59.2 .S583 2007
Generation ageless : how baby boomers are changing the way we live today--and they're just getting started /

HQ63 .R45 2008
Religion and sexuality /

HQ536 .F368 2008
Family /

HQ796 .A6818 2008
America's youth /

HS1610 .W55 2008
White supremacy groups /

HV90.V5 .V52 2008
Violence /

HV5035 .A458 2008
Alcohol /

HV5825 .D77688 2008
Drug trafficking /

HV9950 .C55 2007
Imprisoning communities : how mass incarceration makes disadvantaged neighborhoods worse /

JC571 .H769 2008
Human rights /

JF841 .S56 2008
Should the voting age be lowered? /

JK528 .I8 2008
Is the U.S. ready for a minority president? /

JK1118 .P64 2008
Political activism /

JK2249 .P647 2008
Political scandals /

KF755.Z9 C54 2007
Nolo's simple will book.

KF755.Z9 C54 2007
Nolo's simple will book.

KF3650 .M37 2008
Social security, medicare & government pensions /

KF8700 L39 2008
Legal system /

KFC109 .L6 2008
How to change your name in California /

LB2806.36 .C5353 2008
Charter schools /

LB3012.2 .S36 2008
School policies /

LB3013.32 .S348 2008
School violence /

LB3034 .Y427 2008
Year-round schools /

LB3051 .S786 2008
Standardized testing /

LC3731 .B5517 2008
Bilingual education /

ML74.4.I49 K24 2008
The iPod book : doing cool stuff with the iPod and the iTunes store /

ML 3506 S36
The swing era : the development of jazz, 1930-1945.

ML 3556 B16
Blues people; Negro music in white America.

ML 3561 J3 S35
Early jazz; its roots and musical development.

ML 3561 J3 S46 1966
Hear me talkin' to ya; the story of jazz as told by the men who made it.

MT582.A73 M37 2003
Mariachi method for guitar : beginning level accompanying CD teaching sound track /

PN4888.O85 M33 2007
30 : the collapse of the great American newspaper /

QB835 .P395 2007
Understanding variable stars /

QC16.R8 R44 2008
A force of nature : the frontier genius of Ernest Rutherford /

QC311.2 .A85 2007
Four laws that drive the universe /

QC981.8.G56 L983 2008
Six degrees : our future on a hotter planet /

QD471 .F565 2008
Why there's antifreeze in your toothpaste : the chemistry of household ingredients /

QH75 .E66 2008
Endangered species /

QH327 .I47 2007
The living cosmos : our search for life in the universe /

QL737.P93 C43 2007
Baboon metaphysics : the evolution of a social mind /

QP38 .A155 2007
Sex sleep eat drink dream : a day in the life of your body /

R724 .B492 2008
Biomedical ethics /

R733 .A4585 2008
Alternative medicine /

RC552.B84 B84 2008
Bulimia /

RC552.S4 S457 2008
Self-mutilation /

RC1230 .P476 2008
Performance enhancing drugs /

SK14.3 .H88 2008
Hunting /

TN800 .C63 2008
Coal /

TX360.U6 F62 2008
Food /

UB323 .M5367 2008
Military draft /

UB323 .M55 2008
Military recruiters /

UB418.W65 S568 2008
Should women be allowed to serve in combat in the U.S. Armed Forces? /

Z658.U5 .L24 2008
Book banning /