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Constitution Day Table Display

Display by Jessica Pierpoint. Dates: September 10 to September 21, 2021.

100 Americans Making Constitutional History by Melvin I. (Irving) Urofsky (Editor)
Call Number: KF4549 .O54 2004
ISBN: 1568027990
Publication Date: 2004-04-28
100 Americans Making Constitutional History: A Biographical History presents 100 profiles of the key people behind some of the most important U.S. Supreme Court cases. Edited by Melvin I. Urofsky, a respected constitutional historian, each 2,000-word profile delves into the social and political context behind landmark Court decisions. For example, while a case like Brown v. Board of Education is about an important ideaùthe equal protection of the lawùat its heart it is the story of a little girl, Linda Brown, who wanted to go to a decent school near her home. The outcome is accessible and objective ôstoriesö about the individualsùheroes and scoundrelsùwho fought their way to constitutional history.′′′′100 Americans Making Constitutional History helps students understand the human side of the Supreme CourtÆs decisions from the early republic to the present. Each biographical profile, written by a constitutional scholar or legal analyst, includes a discussion about the Court decision and how the specific legal issues evolved into great constitutional questions and drama. It puts a face and history to major cases by reminding the reader that there are people behind them, seeking vindication of their individual liberties and civil rights. ′′′′Each profile includes a brief bibliography for further research. Excellent for undergraduate students studying American government, American history, Constitutional Law and journalism. ′′′′Sample List of Litigants′′′′Larry Flynt û Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell (1988)′′Elmer Gertz û Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. (1974)′′Demetrio Rodriguez û Rodriguez v. San Antonio Independent School District (1973)′′Curt Flood û Flood v. Kuhn (1972)′′Estelle Griswold û Griswold v. Connecticut (1965)′′Linda Brown û Brown v. Board of Education (1954)′′Gordon Hirabayashi û Hirabayashi v. United states (1943)′′Eugene Debs û Debs v. United states (1919)′′William Marbury û Marbury v. Madison (1803)′′′′
The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution by Richard Beeman
Call Number: KF4541 .B44 2010
ISBN: 9780143118107
Publication Date: 2010-08-31
THE LAW OF THE LAND IN A HANDY REFERENCE YOU CAN TAKE ANYWHERE Professor Richard Beeman, one of the most respected constitutional scholars in the nation, has produced what no citizen of the United States should be without- a compact, fully annotated copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and amendments, including the Bill of Rights, all in their entirety. A marvel of accessibility and erudition, the guide also features a history of the making of the Constitution with excerpts from The Federalist Papers and a look at crucial Supreme Court cases that reminds us that the meaning of many of the specific provisions of the Constitution has changed over time. These are the documents that define us as a nation-in a portable format.
Explicit and Authentic Acts by David E. Kyvig
Call Number: KF4555 .K98 2016
ISBN: 9780700622290
Publication Date: 2016-03-14
Bancroft Prize Henry Adams Prize Ohio History Association Book Prize In time for the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, David Kyvig completed an Afterword to his landmark study of the process of amending the US Constitution. The Afterword discusses the many amendments, such those requiring a balanced federal budget or limiting the terms of members of Congress, that have been proposed since the book was originally published and why they failed of passage. At a time when prominent scholars and other public figures have called for a constitutional convention to write a new constitution, arguing that our current system of governance is unsustainable Kyvig reminds us of the high hurdles the founders created to amending the constitution and how they have served the country well, preventing the amendment process from being used by one faction to serve the passions of the moment. In his farewell address, President Washington reminded his audience that the Constitution, "till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all." He regarded the Constitution as a binding document worthy of devout allegiance, but also believed that it contains a clear and appropriate procedure for its own reform. David Kyvig's illuminating study provides the most complete and insightful history of that amendment process and its fundamental importance for American political life Over the course of the past two centuries, more than 10,000 amendments have been proposed by the method stipulated in Article V of the Constitution. Amazingly, only 33 have garnered the required two-thirds approval from both houses of Congress, and only 27 were ultimately ratified into law by the states. Despite their small number, those amendments have revolutionized American government while simultaneously legitimizing and preserving its continued existence. Indeed, they have dramatically altered the relationship between state and federal authority, as well as between government and private citizens. Kyvig reexamines the creation and operation of Article V, illuminating the process and substance of each major successful and failed effort to change the formal structure, duties, and limits of the federal government. He analyzes in detail the Founders' intentions; the periods of great amendment activity during the 1790s, 1860s, 1910s, and 1960s; and the considerable consequences of amendment failure involving slavery, alcohol prohibition, child labor, New Deal programs, school prayer, equal rights for women, abortion, balanced budgets, term limits, and flag desecration.
The citizen's almanac : fundamental documents, symbols, and anthems of the United States by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Office of Citizenship, issuing body.
Call Number: HS 8.21:
The 9/11 Terror Cases by Allan A. Ryan
Call Number: KF221.P6 R13 2015
ISBN: 9780700621323
Publication Date: 2015-11-06
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 are indelibly etched into our cultural memory. This is the story of how the legal ramifications of that day brought two presidents, Congress, and the Supreme Court into repeated confrontation over the incarceration of hundreds of suspected terrorists and "enemy combatants" at the US naval base in Guantánamo, Cuba. Could these prisoners (including an American citizen) be held indefinitely without due process of law? Did they have the right to seek their release by habeas corpus in US courts? Could they be tried in a makeshift military judicial system? With Guantánamo well into its second decade, these questions have challenged the three branches of government, each contending with the others, and each invoking the Constitution's separation of powers as well as its checks and balances. In The 9/11 Terror Cases, Allan A. Ryan leads students and general readers through the pertinent cases: Rasul v. Bush and Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, both decided by the Supreme Court in 2004; Hamdan v. Bush, decided in 2006; and Boumediene v. Bush, in 2008. An eloquent writer and an expert in military law and constitutional litigation, Ryan is an adept guide through the nuanced complexities of these cases, which rejected the sweeping powers asserted by President Bush and Congress, and upheld the rule of law, even for enemy combatants. In doing so, as we see clearly in Ryan's deft account, the Supreme Court's rulings speak directly to the extent and nature of presidential and congressional prerogative, and to the critical separation and balance of powers in the governing of the United States.
A Citizen's Guide to the Constitution and the Supreme Court by Morgan Marietta
Call Number: KF4550.Z9 M275 2014
ISBN: 9780415843812
Publication Date: 2013-07-17
The U.S. Constitution is a blueprint for a free society as well as a source of enduring conflict over how that society must be governed. The competing ways of reading our founding document shape the decisions of the Supreme Court, which acts as the final voice on constitutional questions. This breezy, concise guide explains the central conflicts that frame our constitutional controversies, written in clear non-academic language to serve as a resource for engaged citizens, both inside and outside of an academic setting. After covering the main points of conflict in constitutional law, Marietta gives readers an overview of the perspectives from the leading schools of constititional interpretation--textualism, common law constitutionalism, originalism, and living constitutionalism. He then walks through the points of conflict and competing schools of thought in the context of several landmark cases and ends with advice to readers on how to interpret constitutional issues ourselves.
Vocabulary flash cards for the naturalization test
Call Number: HS 8.2:F 61/3/2016
ISBN: 9780160825668
Why the Constitution Matters by Mark Tushnet
Call Number: KF4550 .T873 2010
ISBN: 9780300150360
Publication Date: 2010-05-25
In this surprising and highly unconventional work, Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet poses a seemingly simple question that yields a thoroughly unexpected answer. The Constitution matters, he argues, not because it structures our government but because it structures our politics. He maintains that politicians and political parties—not Supreme Court decisions—are the true engines of constitutional change in our system. This message will empower all citizens who use direct political action to define and protect our rights and liberties as Americans. Unlike legal scholars who consider the Constitution only as a blueprint for American democracy, Tushnet focuses on the ways it serves as a framework for political debate. Each branch of government draws substantive inspiration and procedural structure from the Constitution but can effect change only when there is the political will to carry it out. Tushnet’s political understanding of the Constitution therefore does not demand that citizens pore over the specifics of each Supreme Court decision in order to improve our nation. Instead, by providing key facts about Congress, the president, and the nature of the current constitutional regime, his book reveals not only why the Constitution matters to each of us but also, and perhaps more important, how it matters.
The Constitution on the Campaign Trail by Andrew E. Busch
Call Number: KF4552 .B87 2007
ISBN: 9780742548480
Publication Date: 2007-09-16
On September 30, 2013, the Commission on Long-Term Care formally released its comprehensive Final Report to Congress in which it endorsed a package of 28 recommendations "for addressing our nation's challenges with delivering and financing long-term care services and supports (LTSS)." The Commission on Long-Term Care was established under Section 643 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-240), signed into law January 2, 2013, to be comprised of fifteen commissioners. Three members each were appointed by the President of the United States, the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. The report is the result of the directives of the statute which required the Commission to: "...develop a plan for the establishment, implementation, and financing of a comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality system that ensures the availability of long-term services and supports [LTSS] for individuals in need of such services and supports, including elderly individuals, individuals with substantial cognitive or functional limitations, other individuals who require assistance to perform activities of daily living, and individuals desiring to plan for future long-term care needs." and "vote on a comprehensive and detailed report based on the long-term care plan... [described above]."
What's Wrong with the First Amendment? by Steven H. Shiffrin
Call Number: KF4770 .S555 2016
ISBN: 9781316613771
Publication Date: 2016-10-18
What is Wrong with the First Amendment? argues that the US love affair with the First Amendment has mutated into free speech idolatry. Free speech has been placed on so high a pedestal that it is almost automatically privileged over privacy, fair trials, equality and public health, even protecting depictions of animal cruelty and violent video games sold to children. At the same time, dissent is unduly stifled and religious minorities are burdened. The First Amendment benefits the powerful at the expense of the vulnerable. By contrast, other Western democracies provide more reasonable accommodations between free speech and other values though their protections of dissent, and religious minorities are also inadequate. Professor Steven H. Shiffrin argues that US free speech extremism is not the product of broad cultural factors, but rather political ideologies developed after the 1950s. He shows that conservatives and liberals have arrived at similar conclusions for different political reasons.
Civics flash cards for the new naturalization test by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, isuing body.
Call Number: HS 8.2:F 61/2/
Red, White, and Blue by Mark V. Tushnet
Call Number: KF4575 .T87 2015
ISBN: 9780700621026
Publication Date: 2015-06-12
The first paperback edition of a classic of American constitutional theory. The book is divided into two parts. In Part I Professor Tushnet appraises the five major competing "grand theories" of constitutional law and interpretation, and, argues that none of them satisfy their own requirements for coherence and judicial constraint. In Part II the author offers a descriptive sociology of constitutional doctrine and raises critical questions as to whether a grand theory is necessary, is it possible to construct a coherent, useful grand theory, and is construction of an uncontroversial grand theory possible? Professor Tushnet's new Afterword is organized in parallel fashion to the original text. Part I offers a new survey of the contemporary terrain of constitutional interpretation. Part II provides an extended discussion of the most prominent of contemporary efforts to provide an external analysis of constitutional law, the idea of regime politics. This includes discussion of major court decisions, including Bush v. Gore and Citizens United.
Preparing for the naturalization test : a pocket study guide by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, issuing body.
Call Number: HS 8.24:

Dr. Rannfrid Thelle’s REL 311G Poster Display

University Libraries and REL 311G present an exhibit of
  student posters from Dr. Rannfrid Thelle’s “Archaeology
  and the Bible” Fall 2019 course.  Student presenters will be
  available to discuss their projects and answer questions
  from 5:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, December 10, in the main
  corridor of Ablah Library.

The poster exhibit will be up Tuesday, December 10 -
Friday, December 13, 2019.

Archaeology, History and Culture in Palestine and the Near East by Albert E. Glock; Tomis Kapitan (Editor)
Call Number: DS111 .A75 1999
ISBN: 078850584X
Publication Date: 1999-12-31
This book is a collection of essays written to commemorate the life and scholarship of Albert E. Glock, one of the first archeologists to encourage research into the archaeological record of Palestinian Arabs, by his former colleagues and scholars who have been influenced by his work.
The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land by Ephraim Stern (Editor); Ayelet Lewinson-Gilboa (Editor); Joseph Aviram (Editor)
Call Number: DS111.A2 N488 1993
ISBN: 0132762889
Publication Date: 1993-04-01
Organized alphabetically, Carta s New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land (Volumes 1-4) describes and analyzes archaeological excavations carried out during the past century or more in the Holy Land, on both sides of the Jordan. With 365 articles prepared by more than 200 scholars from around the world, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents a rich and extensive body of archaeological material. An extensive bibliography is appended to each article. No other work compares with the scope and authority of the New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land (Volumes 1-4), or its scholarly significance."
Biblical Archaeology by Eric H. Cline
ISBN: 9780199711628
Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on the Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant, and the so-called Lost Tomb of Jesus. Important discoveries with relevance to the Bible are made virtually every year--during 2007 and 2008 alone researchers announced at least seven major discoveries in Israel, five of them in or near Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology offers a passport into this fascinating realm, where ancient religion and modern science meet, and where tomorrow's discovery may answer a riddle that has lasted a thousand years. Archaeologist Eric H. Cline here offers a complete overview of this exciting field. He discusses the early pioneers, such as Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie and William Foxwell Albright, the origins of biblical archaeology as a discipline, and the major controversies that first prompted explorers to go in search of objects and sites that would prove the Bible. He then surveys some of the most well-known biblical archaeologists, including Kathleen Kenyon and Yigael Yadin, the sites that are essential sources of knowledge for biblical archaeology, such as Hazor, Megiddo, Gezer, Lachish, Masada, and Jerusalem, and some of the most important discoveries that have been made, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mesha Inscription, and the Tel Dan Stele. Subsequent chapters examine additional archaeological finds that shed further light on the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, the issue of potential frauds and forgeries, including the James Ossuary and the Jehoash Tablet, and future prospects of the field. Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction captures the sense of excitement and importance that surrounds not only the past history of the field but also the present and the future, with fascinating new discoveries made each and every season.
Reading the Dead Sea Scrolls by George J. Brooke
ISBN: 9781589839038
Publication Date: 2013-09-01
The Dead Sea Scrolls, which have long captured the public imagination, are now all available in principal editions and accessible translations. This book addresses the next stage in their analysis by raising questions about how they should be read and studied. The essays collected here illustrate two approaches. First, some essays argue that traditional methods of studying ancient texts need to be refined and broadened in the light of the Scrolls. The volume thus contains studies on text criticism, literary traditions, lexicography, historiography, and theology. Second, the book also argues that innovative methods of study, applied fruitfully in other areas, now also need to be applied to the Scrolls, such as studies that consider the relevance for the Scrolls of deviance theory, cultural memory, hypertextualiry, intertextuality, genre theory, spatial analysis, and psychology. Many of the examples in these studies relate to how authoritative scripture was handled and appropriated by the groups that gathered the Scrolls together in the caves at and near Qumran, so some of the same texts are analyzed from several different perspectives. Book jacket.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Today by James C. VanderKam
Call Number: BM487 .V26 2010
ISBN: 9780802864352
Publication Date: 2010-02-22
The premier Dead Sea Scrolls primer ever since its original publication in 1994, James VanderKam's Dead Sea Scrolls Today won the Biblical Archaeology Society's Publication Award in 1995 for the Best Popular Book on Biblical Archaeology. In this expanded and updated edition the book will continue to illuminate the greatest archaeological find in modern times. While retaining the format, style, and aims of the first edition, the second edition of The Dead Sea Scrolls Today takes into account the full publication of the texts from the caves and the post-1994 debates about the Qumran site, and it contains an additional section regarding information that the Scrolls provide about Second Temple Judaism and the groups prominent at the time. Further, VanderKam has enlarged the bibliographies throughout and changed the phrasing in many places. Finally, quotations of the Scrolls are from the fifth edition of Geza Vermes's translation, The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin, 1997).
The Future of Biblical Archaeology by James K. Hoffmeier (Editor); Alan Millard (Editor)
Call Number: BS621 .F88 2004
ISBN: 0802821731
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
In recent times Biblical archaeology has been heavily criticised by some camp who maintain that it has little to offer Near Eastern archaeology. However, some scholars carry on the fight to change people's views and this collection of essays continues the trend towards reassessing and reemphasising the link between the Bible and archaeology. Taken from a colloquium held by the North Sinai Archaeological Project in Illinois in 2001, the nineteen contributors take a variety of archaeological, linguistic, textual, factual, theoretical and methodological approaches to the historicity of the Bible. Argued to be a product of self-examination the authors in this volume suggest that the discipline has, and in some cases continues, to be misunderstood and indeed has a contribution to make to archaeology and history.
Archaeology and the Old Testament World by John Gray
Call Number: BS621 .G67 1965
Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Philip R. Davies; George J. Brooke; Phillip R. Callaway; Philip Davies
Call Number: BM487 .D335 2002
ISBN: 9780500051115
Publication Date: 2002-06-17
Ever since the first scrolls were found in the Judaean desert in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of passionate speculation and controversy. The possibility that they might challenge assumptions about ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity, coupled with the extremely limited access imposed for many years, only fueled debate on their meanings.With all the scrolls now available in translation, conclusions can be drawn as to the authorship and origins, their implications for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence to present a fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript.With numerous factfiles, reconstructions, scroll photographs, and a wealth of other illustrations, it is the most comprehensive and accessible account available on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Dead Sea Scrolls at Fifty by Robert A. Kugler (Editor); Eileen M. Schuller (Editor)
Call Number: BM487 .S56 1997
ISBN: 0788505432
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
"Hidden untouched in caves for two millennia, now for fifty years the Dead Sea Scrolls have been poked and prodded to yield their treasure of knowledge about the history of early Jews and Christians. This veritable "who's who" of international Scrolls research commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls with essays focused on The History of Dead Sea Scrolls Research; The Scrolls and the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Early Judaism and the New Testament; The Damascus Document; and The Future of Dead Sea Scrolls Research."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Sea of Galilee Boat by Shelley Wachsmann
Call Number: DS110.T62 W33 1995
ISBN: 0306449501
Publication Date: 1995-01-01
This remarkable true story recounts one of the great discoveries of the century: finding a 2000-year-old boat from the Sea of Galilee. Shelley Wachsmann, a respected nautical archaeologist, shares the joy and drama he felt in discovering and excavating the first ancient boat from this biblical location. Through his perceptive eyes, we experience the adventure of a lifetime as he offers his personal account of first setting eyes on and then preserving this unique treasure. Wachsmann is a master storyteller, interweaving his own unforgettable story of this challenging excavation with the writings of the past. Jews and Christians alike will be captivated by his search for the boat's identity. Wachsmann - like a detective - hunts down clues that will reveal the boat's actual history. Since the boat turns out to be a 2000 year old craft, he carefully examines the Gospels for passages that will shed light on this wondrous vessel. This ever-curious author also traces Jewish historical texts to discover that the Sea of Galilee, during the boat's vibrant past, was the setting for one of the most tragic massacres of Jews - the Battle of Migdal. During this sea battle, we learn, Roman soldiers mercilessly slaughtered Jews as they attempted to escape in boats like this one, turning the Sea of Galilee into a sea of crimson. The saga of tenderly extracting this extraordinary boat from the earth, protecting its timbers, and restoring it to health is a compelling tale on its own. Wachsmann impresses us with the dedication and creativity of his makeshift team in improvising answers to the seemingly impossible logistic problems that dog them every step of the way. Still, generosity abounds and actual rainbows appear as scores of volunteers pull together to save this singular monument of the past. Wachsmann punctuates the absorbing details of preserving this artifact with the rich history that surrounds the Sea of Galilee, making this a uniquely enduring and personal work.
Archaeology of Palestine by William Foxwell Albright
Call Number: DS108.9 .A6 1961
Archaeology and the Religion of Israel by William Foxwell Albright
Call Number: BS1180 .A4 1968
ISBN: 9780664227425
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Originally published in 1942, this classic statement of twentieth-century biblical archaeology demonstrates a premier archaeologist at work in relating the findings of archaeology to the history of Israel as conveyed in the Old Testament. Now in this Old Testament Library edition, the seminal study includes a new introductory essay by Theodore J. Lewis. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Dr. Jennifer Stone's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Display

A display celebrating the 50th anniversary of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry
Caterpillar." Visitors were encouraged to fill out a circle with their name and favorite
children's book to add to the caterpillar on the cork board.

Display created by Dr. Jennifer Stone, School of Education, and Lizzy Walker.

Display dates: September 10 to September 17, 2019.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278v4
ISBN: 9780399208539
Publication Date: 1981-10-15
THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? Carle's classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes into a eautiful butterfly has been reissued in a sumptuous twenty-fifth anniversary edition with a shiny, silver-coated cover and wonderfully thick, durably pages. --The Horn Book "The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book--and right into your child's heart..." --Mother's Manual "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative..." --The New York Times Book Review Watch a Video
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278a7
ISBN: 9780399257131
Publication Date: 2011-10-04
A brilliant new Eric Carle picture book for the artist in us all Every child has an artist inside them, and this vibrant picture book from Eric Carle will help let it out. The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child. There's a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polka-dotted donkey. More than anything, there's imagination. Filled with some of the most magnificently colorful animals of Eric Carle's career, this tribute to the creative life celebrates the power of art.
Eric Carle's Dragons, Dragons by Eric Carle (Illustrator); Laura Whipple (Editor); Laura Carle
Call Number: PZ5 811 C2784d7
ISBN: 0399221050
Publication Date: 1991-09-18
Fiery dragons, playful centaurs, the mysterious garusa, the web-footed bunyip--these and other mythological creatures abound in Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons. In this companion volume to Eric Carle's Animals Animals, he celebrates mythology and legends from around the world, and breathes life into the creatures that inhabit them. Illustrating poetry from such authors as Anne McCaffrey, X. J. Kennedy, Myra Cohn Livingston, and John Gardner, Eric Carle invites readers of all ages to enter the fabulous world of Dragons Dragons & other creatures that never were.
Friends by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278f8
ISBN: 9780399165337
Publication Date: 2013-11-19
From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship. When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle's trademark fostering of imagination. This deeply personal story for Eric is dedicated to his longtime wife, Bobbie, and it is their bond that inspired the book. For anyone who has ever scaled mountains to be with the one he loves, or for anyone who has simply known the love and joy of a great friendship, this book will strike a resonant chord. “This story of love and determination is illustrated with Carle's extraordinary signature artwork. For anyone who would cross rivers and scale mountains for a beloved friend, this warmhearted story will create an emotional response. Young readers will learn the value of friendship and its many challenges.” —School Library Journal “Often dynamic and quite beautiful, these colorful illustrations of the river, the meadow, and so on are abstract in style and show up well from a distance. A picture-book tribute to the strength of childhood friendships.” —Booklist "The images are beautiful and evocative." —Publishers Weekly
Eric Carle's Animals Animals by Laura Whipple (Editor); Eric Carle
Call Number: PZ6 C278a5
ISBN: 0399217444
Publication Date: 1989-08-17
Fish that fly, butterflies that dance, camels that "trollop along," a tiger that has swallowed the sun--Animals Animals! In this commemorative volume, created especially for sharing, Eric Carle celebrates the broadest, liveliest cast of animals yet, illustrating a distinguished collection of poetry and lyrical pieces from sources as diverse as the Bible, Shakespeare, Japanese haiku, African Pygmy, Pawnee Indian, Eugene Field, Lewis Carroll, D. H. Lawrence, Rudyard Kipling, Judith Viorst, Issa, Ogden Nash, Jack Prelutsky, and X. J. Kennedy. With brilliant, full-color illustrations that reflect the highest level of artistic excellence, Carle invites the earth's children--brothers, sisters, parents, teachers, friends, all--to glory in the sameness, the difference, and the wonder of the earth's precious animals.
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 .C2782v3
ISBN: 0399229191
Publication Date: 1995-08-16
A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful! This multi-sensory book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them. And with its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear. "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity."--The Horn Book, starred review "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner."--Booklist, starred review.
Where Are You Going? To See My Friend! by Eric Carle (Illustrator); Kazuo Iwamura
Call Number: PZ6 C278w3
ISBN: 0439416590
Publication Date: 2003-04-01
"[A] resounding success. Each author/artist relates the same cumulative story about a dog on its way to a human friend, gathering other animals along the way.... Carle's English version begins at the front of the book and Iwamura's version, as is the custom in his native Japan, begins at the back. The two tales meet in the middle with a gatefold spread that unites the two human friends...The remarkable achievement here is how well the two artists' style - so different in media and execution mesh...A charming ode to friendship and an ideal showcase for two varied and vibrant artistic styles." - Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth by Eric Carle (Illustrator); Jane Goodall (Foreword by)
Call Number: PZ6 C278s6
ISBN: 9780142408476
Publication Date: 2007-05-10
Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's the way the sloth moves. Slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. "What strange kind of creature is this?" the other animals wonder. Why doesn't it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? "Why are you so slow?" the howler monkey inquires. But the sloth doesn't answer any questions until the jaguar asks, "Why are you so lazy?" Anyone who has ever felt too busy will appreciate the sloth's peaceful lifestyle and realize that it's okay to take time to enjoy life. Eric Carle' s dazzling collage illustrations introduce readers to the exotic beauty of the Amazon rain forest and the many unusual animals living there.
The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278v3
ISBN: 9780399227745
Publication Date: 1995-06-01
A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers other fireflies that it finds exactly what it's looking for--a surprise sure to bring smiles to anyone who turn the final page! Lushly illustrated with Eric Carle's trademark vibrant collage art, soothingly told with a gentle read-aloud rhythm, and complete with a surprise sure to "light up" children's faces, The Very Lonely Firefly will fast become a storytime favorite. Read it with a flashlight in the dark or under the table--and watch those fireflies glow! Praise for The Very Lonely Firefly: "Carle's richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees."--Publishers Weekly "This is a compelling accomplishment [and a] guaranteed winner as a read-aloud or read-alone."--School Library Journal
Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278m5
ISBN: 0399242694
Publication Date: 2004-04-26
When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers caring for their babies: Mr. Tilapia, who carries his babies in his mouth; Mr. Kurtus, who keeps his on his head; and Mr. Catfish, who is baby-sitting his young hatchlings. Eric Carle has done it again, with astonishingly beautiful collage illustrations and a story that introduces the very young to the wonders of aquatic life . . . and some very special daddies. A "hide and seek" feature with acetate overlays adds a colorful surprise.
Little Cloud by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278l5
ISBN: 0399230343
Publication Date: 1996-04-16
At last! Here's a brand-new board book edition of an Eric Carle picture book that's a favorite with littlest cloud gazers everywhere! Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a funny clown. It's all lots of fun, but so is playing with friends. So this time, Little Cloud joins the crowd, gathering with his pals into one giant cloud. And then they rain! In Little Cloud, Eric Carle celebrates the possibilities of imagination with textured collages of sky-blue and white in a story that will encourage the youngest child to read clouds. Eric Carle lives in Northampton and Charlemont, MA.
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ6 C278g8 1977
ISBN: 9780064434508
Publication Date: 1996-08-16
From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike. As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else. Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn't always the best option.

Dr. Rannfrid Thelle’s REL 311G Poster Display

University Libraries and REL 311G present an exhibit of
  student posters from Dr. Rannfrid Thelle’s “Archaeology
  and the Bible” Fall 2017 course.  Student presenters will be
  available to discuss their projects and answer questions
  from 12-2 pm Tuesday, February 13, in the main corridor
  of Ablah Library. Poster topics include the boat of Galilee,
the conquest of Jericho, King Hezekiah’s Seal, the Dead Sea
  Scrolls, and gods of ancient Israel.  Refreshments will be
  served at the February 13 discussion.

The poster exhibit will be up February 12- February 26,
2019 in the main corridor of Ablah Library.

Archaeology, History and Culture in Palestine and the Near East by Albert E. Glock; Tomis Kapitan (Editor)
Call Number: DS111 .A75 1999
ISBN: 078850584X
Publication Date: 1999-12-31
This book is a collection of essays written to commemorate the life and scholarship of Albert E. Glock, one of the first archeologists to encourage research into the archaeological record of Palestinian Arabs, by his former colleagues and scholars who have been influenced by his work.
The New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land by Ephraim Stern (Editor); Ayelet Lewinson-Gilboa (Editor); Joseph Aviram (Editor)
Call Number: DS111.A2 N488 1993
ISBN: 0132762889
Publication Date: 1993-04-01
Organized alphabetically, Carta s New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land (Volumes 1-4) describes and analyzes archaeological excavations carried out during the past century or more in the Holy Land, on both sides of the Jordan. With 365 articles prepared by more than 200 scholars from around the world, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents a rich and extensive body of archaeological material. An extensive bibliography is appended to each article. No other work compares with the scope and authority of the New Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land (Volumes 1-4), or its scholarly significance."
Biblical Archaeology by Eric H. Cline
ISBN: 9780199711628
Public interest in biblical archaeology is at an all-time high, as television documentaries pull in millions of viewers to watch shows on the Exodus, the Ark of the Covenant, and the so-called Lost Tomb of Jesus. Important discoveries with relevance to the Bible are made virtually every year--during 2007 and 2008 alone researchers announced at least seven major discoveries in Israel, five of them in or near Jerusalem. Biblical Archaeology offers a passport into this fascinating realm, where ancient religion and modern science meet, and where tomorrow's discovery may answer a riddle that has lasted a thousand years. Archaeologist Eric H. Cline here offers a complete overview of this exciting field. He discusses the early pioneers, such as Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie and William Foxwell Albright, the origins of biblical archaeology as a discipline, and the major controversies that first prompted explorers to go in search of objects and sites that would prove the Bible. He then surveys some of the most well-known biblical archaeologists, including Kathleen Kenyon and Yigael Yadin, the sites that are essential sources of knowledge for biblical archaeology, such as Hazor, Megiddo, Gezer, Lachish, Masada, and Jerusalem, and some of the most important discoveries that have been made, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mesha Inscription, and the Tel Dan Stele. Subsequent chapters examine additional archaeological finds that shed further light on the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, the issue of potential frauds and forgeries, including the James Ossuary and the Jehoash Tablet, and future prospects of the field. Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction captures the sense of excitement and importance that surrounds not only the past history of the field but also the present and the future, with fascinating new discoveries made each and every season.
Reading the Dead Sea Scrolls by George J. Brooke
ISBN: 9781589839038
Publication Date: 2013-09-01
The Dead Sea Scrolls, which have long captured the public imagination, are now all available in principal editions and accessible translations. This book addresses the next stage in their analysis by raising questions about how they should be read and studied. The essays collected here illustrate two approaches. First, some essays argue that traditional methods of studying ancient texts need to be refined and broadened in the light of the Scrolls. The volume thus contains studies on text criticism, literary traditions, lexicography, historiography, and theology. Second, the book also argues that innovative methods of study, applied fruitfully in other areas, now also need to be applied to the Scrolls, such as studies that consider the relevance for the Scrolls of deviance theory, cultural memory, hypertextualiry, intertextuality, genre theory, spatial analysis, and psychology. Many of the examples in these studies relate to how authoritative scripture was handled and appropriated by the groups that gathered the Scrolls together in the caves at and near Qumran, so some of the same texts are analyzed from several different perspectives. Book jacket.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Today by James C. VanderKam
Call Number: BM487 .V26 2010
ISBN: 9780802864352
Publication Date: 2010-02-22
The premier Dead Sea Scrolls primer ever since its original publication in 1994, James VanderKam's Dead Sea Scrolls Today won the Biblical Archaeology Society's Publication Award in 1995 for the Best Popular Book on Biblical Archaeology. In this expanded and updated edition the book will continue to illuminate the greatest archaeological find in modern times. While retaining the format, style, and aims of the first edition, the second edition of The Dead Sea Scrolls Today takes into account the full publication of the texts from the caves and the post-1994 debates about the Qumran site, and it contains an additional section regarding information that the Scrolls provide about Second Temple Judaism and the groups prominent at the time. Further, VanderKam has enlarged the bibliographies throughout and changed the phrasing in many places. Finally, quotations of the Scrolls are from the fifth edition of Geza Vermes's translation, The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin, 1997).
The Future of Biblical Archaeology by James K. Hoffmeier (Editor); Alan Millard (Editor)
Call Number: BS621 .F88 2004
ISBN: 0802821731
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
In recent times Biblical archaeology has been heavily criticised by some camp who maintain that it has little to offer Near Eastern archaeology. However, some scholars carry on the fight to change people's views and this collection of essays continues the trend towards reassessing and reemphasising the link between the Bible and archaeology. Taken from a colloquium held by the North Sinai Archaeological Project in Illinois in 2001, the nineteen contributors take a variety of archaeological, linguistic, textual, factual, theoretical and methodological approaches to the historicity of the Bible. Argued to be a product of self-examination the authors in this volume suggest that the discipline has, and in some cases continues, to be misunderstood and indeed has a contribution to make to archaeology and history.
Archaeology and the Old Testament World by John Gray
Call Number: BS621 .G67 1965
Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Philip R. Davies; George J. Brooke; Phillip R. Callaway; Philip Davies
Call Number: BM487 .D335 2002
ISBN: 9780500051115
Publication Date: 2002-06-17
Ever since the first scrolls were found in the Judaean desert in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of passionate speculation and controversy. The possibility that they might challenge assumptions about ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity, coupled with the extremely limited access imposed for many years, only fueled debate on their meanings.With all the scrolls now available in translation, conclusions can be drawn as to the authorship and origins, their implications for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence to present a fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript.With numerous factfiles, reconstructions, scroll photographs, and a wealth of other illustrations, it is the most comprehensive and accessible account available on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Dead Sea Scrolls at Fifty by Robert A. Kugler (Editor); Eileen M. Schuller (Editor)
Call Number: BM487 .S56 1997
ISBN: 0788505432
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
"Hidden untouched in caves for two millennia, now for fifty years the Dead Sea Scrolls have been poked and prodded to yield their treasure of knowledge about the history of early Jews and Christians. This veritable "who's who" of international Scrolls research commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls with essays focused on The History of Dead Sea Scrolls Research; The Scrolls and the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Early Judaism and the New Testament; The Damascus Document; and The Future of Dead Sea Scrolls Research."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Sea of Galilee Boat by Shelley Wachsmann
Call Number: DS110.T62 W33 1995
ISBN: 0306449501
Publication Date: 1995-01-01
This remarkable true story recounts one of the great discoveries of the century: finding a 2000-year-old boat from the Sea of Galilee. Shelley Wachsmann, a respected nautical archaeologist, shares the joy and drama he felt in discovering and excavating the first ancient boat from this biblical location. Through his perceptive eyes, we experience the adventure of a lifetime as he offers his personal account of first setting eyes on and then preserving this unique treasure. Wachsmann is a master storyteller, interweaving his own unforgettable story of this challenging excavation with the writings of the past. Jews and Christians alike will be captivated by his search for the boat's identity. Wachsmann - like a detective - hunts down clues that will reveal the boat's actual history. Since the boat turns out to be a 2000 year old craft, he carefully examines the Gospels for passages that will shed light on this wondrous vessel. This ever-curious author also traces Jewish historical texts to discover that the Sea of Galilee, during the boat's vibrant past, was the setting for one of the most tragic massacres of Jews - the Battle of Migdal. During this sea battle, we learn, Roman soldiers mercilessly slaughtered Jews as they attempted to escape in boats like this one, turning the Sea of Galilee into a sea of crimson. The saga of tenderly extracting this extraordinary boat from the earth, protecting its timbers, and restoring it to health is a compelling tale on its own. Wachsmann impresses us with the dedication and creativity of his makeshift team in improvising answers to the seemingly impossible logistic problems that dog them every step of the way. Still, generosity abounds and actual rainbows appear as scores of volunteers pull together to save this singular monument of the past. Wachsmann punctuates the absorbing details of preserving this artifact with the rich history that surrounds the Sea of Galilee, making this a uniquely enduring and personal work.
Archaeology of Palestine by William Foxwell Albright
Call Number: DS108.9 .A6 1961
Archaeology and the Religion of Israel by William Foxwell Albright
Call Number: BS1180 .A4 1968
ISBN: 9780664227425
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Originally published in 1942, this classic statement of twentieth-century biblical archaeology demonstrates a premier archaeologist at work in relating the findings of archaeology to the history of Israel as conveyed in the Old Testament. Now in this Old Testament Library edition, the seminal study includes a new introductory essay by Theodore J. Lewis. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Dr. DeFrain's Graphic Novel Class Exhibition 2017

   In Spring 2017, Dr. Darren DeFrain and the students of English 377 explored
   social, cultural, and aesthetic issues related to the form of graphic novels.
   They were displayed in the main lobby.

Students in the class had the opportunity to create either a physical poster or a
digital project for their final assignment.

Dr. DeFrain's Graphic Novel Class Exhibition 2016

   This exhibit is a compilation of projects from Dr. Darren DeFrain's (Spring
   2016) ENG 377: Graphic Novels class. A special thanks to Dr. DeFrain and
   his students for letting us display their projects and a huge thank you to the
   Graduate School for allowing the use of their cork panel boards without
   which this exhibit would not be possible.

This exhibit was displayed May 2016 to present.

This exhibit was assembled by Nathan Filbert, Meghann Kuhlmann and
Cathy Moore-Jansen.

This exhibit was accompanied by a book display highlighting some of the
graphic novels mentioned in the exhibit posters, along with others that can
be found in the university library collections at Ablah Library.

Student Graphic Novel Projects 2015

   This exhibit is a compilation of projects from Dr. Darren DeFrain's (Fall 2014) Graphic
   Novels class. A special thanks to Dr. DeFrain and his students for letting us display
   their projects.

This exhibit was displayed Summer 2015.

This exhibit was accompanied by a book display highlighting some of the graphic
novels mentioned in the exhibit posters, along with others that can be found in the
university library collections at Ablah Library.

These posters were created by Dr. DeFrain's

Fall 2014 Graphic Novels class.

The University Libraries hosted a photographic exhibit titled "The Last
Nomads of Turkey" from April 3 to May 10, 2015. The exhibit, created by
   the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology, displayed photographs of
   Kemal Nuraydin, professional photographer, writer, and former Deputy
   Editor of National Geographic, Turkish Editor.

The photographs featured Kurdish nomads and sheep herders living in
   southeastern Turkey whose traditional way of life has been affected by
   regional conflicts including the war between Kudish groups of Syria and the
   Islamic State and documented their everyday life.

On April 3, around 60 visitors enjoyed refreshments at the opening reception in Ablah Library, then listened to a talk by Nuraydin in Lindquist Hall, where he talked about the photographs and the people he encountered.

The exhibit, opening reception, and talk were jointly presented by Sally and David Jackman Lecture Series, Holmes Museum of Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, and WSU Library Associates.

A book display was created in compilation with this exhibit.

WSU Expeditions to Asmat 2012

Description
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In the summer of 2001, Wichita State University became the first university in over forty years to mount an extensive expedition to collect traditional art in teh isolated Asmat area of southwestern New Guinea. The Asmat area compromises a remote harsh enviornment of mangrove swamps, jungle, mud, and meandering river systems that rpovide the only access to the villages. Although Asmat art is extremely rare, the WSU team was able to assemble a diverse collection of over 1,000 Asmat cultural objects.

This collection is named the Downing Collection of Asmat Art, in honor of the expeditions underwriters, Paula and Barry Downing. WSU now possesses one of the only three significant collections of Asmat art found in the United States.

The exhibition included photographs illustrating the life and ceremonies of the Asmat people and the process of how the WSU team researched, collected, and transported a major collection of their art. The exhibit also showcased a number of Asmat artifacts, carvings, and weavings collected during the 2001 expedition.

Along with the exhibition was a talk presented by Asmat team member and Director of Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology Jerry Martin titled "Asmat Adventures: Researching and Collecting Asmat Art." The talk consisted of Martin telling the story of how the team traveled through Asmat in 2001 to collect art to transport to WSU, and the return trip in 2007.

A film, titled "The Lives of Our Ancestors: An Asmat Bisj Ceremony" was also presented.

The exhibit was also accompanied by a book display.