LibGuides: Library Displays: 2015

Kansas Notable Books 2015

The Kansas Notable Books List is the annual recognition of 15
   outstanding titles by Kansas authors or about Kansas. It is the only honor
   for Kansas books by Kansans, highlighting our lively contemporary writing
   community and encouraging readers to enjoy some of the best writing of
   the authors among us.

For more information about the award as well as this year's winners, be
sure to visit the State Library of Kansas's page for the award.

The State Library of Kansas provides a wide variety of databases and
services that anyone in Kansas freely has access to - and if you're a
Kansas resident, remember that you can always get a state library card at
Ablah Library's Circulation desk!

This exhibit was displayed in Fall 2015. Dates: October 2015 - January 2016.

Ad Astra: 161 adventurers, astronauts, discoverers, explorers, pilots, pioneers, scientists by Dave Webb, Terry Rombeck, Beccy Tanner
Call Number: CT235 .W433 2014
ISBN: 9781882404162
Publication Date: 2014
This volume, one of a series, is meant to acquaint Kansans -- and perhaps non-Kansans and would-be Kansans -- with 161 personalities (past and present) having connections to the Sunflower State.
Bluebird by Lindsey Yankey
Call Number: PZ6 Y23857b6
ISBN: 9781927018330
Publication Date: 2014-01-26
The wind is missing! Little Bluebird has never flown without her friend the wind before and is afraid to try. So she sets off an adventure to find it. Is it making wishes with the dandelions? Playing with the kites? Tickling the grass? Dancing with the balloons? She searches everywhere. In the end, she finds more than her favourite friend - she finds confidence too!
Chasing Weather by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg; Stephen Locke (Photographer)
Call Number: QC941 .M57 2014
ISBN: 1888160829
Publication Date: 2014-08-19
"The sky is made of rivers before and after they became rivers," Caryn writes in Chasing Weather. Weather subtly shapes our days, infuses our moods and interactions, and at times, completely re-orients our lives. Catching moments of stunning beauty and surprising shifts in the sky helps make the vibrant and variable world more visible to us, and shows us how to truly see where and who we are.
The Darkest Period by Ronald D. Parks
Call Number: E99.K2 P37 2014
ISBN: 9780806144306
Publication Date: 2014-04-16
Before their relocation to the Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma, the Kanza Indians spent twenty-seven years on a reservation near Council Grove, Kansas, on the Santa Fe Trail. In The Darkest Period, Ronald D. Parks tells the story of those years of decline in Kanza history following the loss of the tribe’s original homeland in northeastern and central Kansas. Parks makes use of accounts by agents, missionaries, journalists, and ethnographers in crafting this tale. He addresses both the big picture—the effects of Manifest Destiny—and local particulars such as the devastating impact on the tribe of the Santa Fe Trail. The result is a story of human beings rather than historical abstractions.
The Devil's Workshop by Alex Grecian
Call Number: PR6107.R426 D48 2014
ISBN: 9780399166433
Publication Date: 2014-05-20
London, 1890. Four vicious murderers have escaped from prison, part of a plan gone terribly wrong, and now it is up to Walter Day, Nevil Hammersmith, and the rest of Scotland Yard's Murder Squad to hunt down the convicts before the men can resume their bloody spree. But they might already be too late. The killers have retribution in mind, and one of them is heading straight toward a member of the Murder Squad, and his family.
Field Guide to the Common Grasses of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska by Iralee Barnard
Call Number: SB202.U6 B37 2014
ISBN: 9780700619450
Publication Date: 2014-02-21
Once covered by wild grasses, America's heartland is by nature a grassland, populated with plants whose ecological importance, practical value, and subtle beauty we are only now beginning to comprehend. Of the 3,000 species of wild plants in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, in the heart of the heartland, only two of every ten are grasses, and in some prairies just one or two of these can account for 80 to 90 percent of the ground cover. It is these major wild grasses, the native and the naturalized, that this field guide covers, as well as some not found in such large numbers but nonetheless widespread and easily noticed. From the more familiar to the less recognized, each of the seventy species profiled in these pages appears in full-color, its fundamental characteristics clearly identifiable by novice and expert alike: flowers and seed heads, leaf details with size comparisons, and whole mature plant pictures.
The Kansas Relays by Joe Schrag; Scottq Huffman (Foreword by); Milan Donley (Foreword by); Nancy Rasmus (Designed by, Cover Design by)
Call Number: GV691.U542 S37 2014
ISBN: 0991508602
Publication Date: 2014-04-01
The Kansas Relays: Track and Field Tradition in the Heartland is the first book devoted to the rich history of this classic track carnival. Joe Schrag, a KU Relays Hall of Fame member who has seen the meet up close since 1954, introduces readers to historic events, talented people, and unique moments that have made Lawrence, Kan., a springtime destination for athletes, coaches, and fans since 1923.
Music I Once Could Dance To: Poems by Roy J. Beckemeyer
Call Number: PS571.K2 B43 2014
ISBN: 9780979584480
Publication Date: 2014
“Why can’t we remember that first burst of air?” asks poet Roy Beckemeyer in his debut collection Music I Once Could Dance To. Poems and prose poems answer this question, as this wise poet recreates memories of farmlands, music lessons, owls, people, and domestic still-life. Join this travel guide as he time travels through magical realities and makes each breath a new revelation. ~ Denise Low, Kansas Poet Laureate 2007-09, Author of Mélange Block.
The Ogallala Road by Julene Bair
Call Number: S589.757.K2 B35 2014
ISBN: 9780670786046
Publication Date: 2014-03-06
Julene Bair has inherited part of a farming empire and fallen in love with a rancher from Kansas's beautiful Smoky Valley. She means to create a family, provide her son with the father he longs for, and preserve the Bair farm for the next generation, honoring her own father's wish and commandment, 'Hang on to your land!' But part of her legacy is a share of the ecological harm the Bair Farm has done: each growing season her family--like other irrigators--pumps over two hundred million gallons out of the Ogallala aquifer. The rapidly disappearing aquifer is the sole source of water on the vast western plains, and her family's role in its depletion haunts her. As traditional ways of life collide with industrial realities, Bair must dramatically change course.
Railroad Empire Across the Heartland by James E. Sherow; John R. Charlton (Photographer)
Call Number: F594 .S55 2014
ISBN: 9780826355096
Publication Date: 2014-09-15
Best known for his Civil War photographs, Alexander Gardner also documented the construction of the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division (later the Kansas Pacific Railroad), across Kansas beginning in 1867. This book presents recent photographs by John R. Charlton of the scenes Gardner recorded, paired with the Gardner originals and accompanied by James E. Sherow's discussion. As the Union Pacific claimed, the railroad created an American empire in the region, and Charlton's rephotography captures the transformation of the grasslands, harnessed by the powerful social and economic forces of the railroad.
Soldiers in the Army of Freedom by Ian Michael Spurgeon
Call Number: E508.5 1st .S68 2014
ISBN: 9780806146188
Publication Date: 2014-10-02
It was 1862, the second year of the Civil War, though Kansans and Missourians had been fighting over slavery for almost a decade. For the 250 Union soldiers facing down rebel irregulars on Enoch Toothman's farm near Butler, Missouri, this was no battle over abstract principles. These were men of the First Kansas Colored Infantry, and they were fighting for their own freedom and that of their families. A long-overdue reconstruction of the regiment's remarkable combat record, Spurgeon's book brings to life the men of the First Kansas Colored Infantry in their doubly desperate battle against the Confederate forces and skepticism within Union ranks.
Waiting on the Sky by Cheryl Unruh
Call Number: F686.2 .U57 2014
ISBN: 9780692204955
Publication Date: 2014-06-03
"Cheryl Unruh has Kansas sunlight flowing through her veins. What comes out in her stories about weather, death, growing up, friends, family and small towns is pure Kansas. Want to understand Kansas rural culture? This book is for you." - Marci Penner, director, Kansas Sampler Foundation.

Graphic Novels 2015

In Fall 2014, Dr. Darren DeFrain and his students explored social, cultural, and
   aesthetic issues related to the form of graphic novels and sequential art. This book
   display highlights some of the graphic novels they studied, along with a selection of
   other graphic novels that can be found in Ablah Library.

This exhibit was displayed in Summer 2015. Dates: June - ?, 2015

It was accompanied by a panel exhibit of student projects from Dr. Darren
DeFrain's Fall 2014 Graphic Novels class.

Blankets by Craig Thompson (Artist)
Call Number: PN6727.T48 B58 2005
ISBN: 1891830430
Publication Date: 2003-08-05
Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. A profound and utterly beautiful work from Craig Thompson. At 592 pages, Blankets may well be the single largest graphic novel ever published without being serialized first.
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki; Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)
Call Number: PN6733.T34 T55 2014
ISBN: 159643774X
Publication Date: 2014-05-06
Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. One of the local teens - just a couple of years older than Rose and Windy - is caught up in something bad... Something life threatening. It's a summer of secrets, and sorrow, and growing up, and it's a good thing Rose and Windy have each other. This One Summer is a tremendously exciting new teen graphic novel from two creators with true literary clout. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of childhood - a story of renewal and revelation.
Persepolis 2 by Marjane Satrapi
Call Number: PN6747.S245 P4913 2004
ISBN: 0375422889
Publication Date: 2004-08-31
In 1984, Marjane flees fundamentalism and the war with Iraq to begin a new life in Vienna. Once there, she faces the trials of adolescence far from her friends and family, and while she soon carves out a place for herself among a group of fellow outsiders, she continues to struggle for a sense of belonging. Finding that she misses her home more than she can stand, Marjane returns to Iran after graduation. Her difficult homecoming forces her to confront the changes both she and her country have undergone in her absence and her shame at what she perceives as her failure in Austria. Marjane allows her past to weigh heavily on her until she finds some like-minded friends, falls in love, and begins studying art at a university. However, the repression and state-sanctioned chauvinism eventually lead her to question whether she can have a future in Iran.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Joss Whedon
Call Number: PN1995.9.V3 B84 2010
Publication Date: 2010
A popular California high school girl is selected by a mysterious old man to kill the vampires that are terrorizing Los Angeles. Although it could put a serious crimp in her shopping, Buffy takes on the ghouls with the help of a handsome drifter, and incurs the wrath of the chief vampire!
Watchmen by Zack Snyder (Director)
Call Number: PN1997.2 .W38 2009
ISBN: 9781419878893
Publication Date: 2009
In the United States, costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society. But, when one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up, but no less determined, masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover the plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion, a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers, Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future.
The Encyclopedia of Early Earth by Isabel Greenberg
Call Number: PN6737.G735 E53 2013
ISBN: 9780316225816
Publication Date: 2013-12-03
A beautifully illustrated book of imaginary fables about Earth's early--and lost--history. Before our history began, another--now forgotten--civilization thrived. The people who roamed Early Earth were much like us: curious, emotional, funny, ambitious, and vulnerable. In this series of illustrated and linked tales, Isabel Greenberg chronicles the explorations of a young man as he paddles from his home in the North Pole to the South Pole. There, he meets his true love, but their romance is ill-fated. Early Earth's unusual and finicky polarity means the lovers can never touch. As intricate and richly imagined as the work of Chris Ware, and leavened with a dry wit that rivals Kate Beaton's in Hark! A Vagrant, Isabel Greenberg's debut will be a welcome addition to the thriving graphic novel genre.
Through the Woods by Emily Carroll (Illustrator)
Call Number: PN6733.C37 T47 2014
ISBN: 9781442465954
Publication Date: 2014-07-15
Journey through the woods in this sinister, compellingly spooky collection that features four brand-new stories and one phenomenally popular tale in print for the first time. These are fairy tales gone seriously wrong, where you can travel to "Our Neighbor's House" -- though coming back might be a problem. You might try to figure out what is haunting "My Friend Janna," or discover that your brother's fiancée may not be what she seems in "The Nesting Place." And of course you must revisit the horror of "His Face All Red," the breakout webcomic hit that has been gorgeously translated to the printed page. Already revered for her work online, award-winning comic creator Emily Carroll's stunning visual style and impeccable pacing is on grand display in this entrancing anthology, her print debut.
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ5 823 Y2354a6
ISBN: 1596431520
Publication Date: 2006-09-05
An award-winning tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.
Buffy by Nancy Holder
Call Number: PS3558.O347779 B844 2012
ISBN: 1612184138
Publication Date: 2012-12-11
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, this lavishly produced book is the first authorized, fully illustrated retrospective of the hit show. Offering in-depth commentary on the making of the series, the book explores the characters and mythology of the Buffy universe and follows the evolution of all seven seasons. Housed in a foil-stamped slipcase, this volume features more than 120 images, including rare behind-the-scenes photos, sketches, props and memorabilia from the Twentieth Century Fox archives, along with stills from the most pivotal on-screen moments, plus 13 replicas, making this the ultimate treasure-trove for every Buffy fan.
Dream Country by Neil Gaiman; Michael Hill (Editor); Kelley Jones; Charles Vess; Colleen Doran; Malcolm Jones; Steve Erickson
Call Number: PN6728.S26 G35 1991
ISBN: 9781563890161
Publication Date: 1991-09-24
The third book of the Sandman collection is a series of four short comic book stories. In each of these otherwise unrelated stories, Morpheus serves only as a minor character. Here we meet the mother of Morpheus's son, find out what cats dream about, and discover the true origin behind Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. The latter won a World Fantasy Award for best short story, the first time a comic book was given that honor.
V for Vendetta: New Edition by Alan Moore; K. C. Carlson (Editor); David Lloyd
Call Number: PN6737.M66 V46 1990
ISBN: 0930289528
Publication Date: 1995-04-01
Following a devastating nuclear war that changed the Earth, England is a totalitarian state. Into this world that lacks political and personal freedom and has little faith in anything comes V, a mysterious man in a porcelain mask who fights political oppression with terrorism and other outrageous acts.
The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman; Tony Moore; Charlie Adlard; Cliff Rathburn
Call Number: PN6728.W35 K57 2006
ISBN: 9781582407593
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
This hardcover continues collecting the hit series, along with the covers for the individual issues, all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie on paper that never ends.
V for Vendetta by James McTeigue (Directed by)
Call Number: PN1995.9.S87 V467 2006
ISBN: 1419817981
Publication Date: 2006
Set in a future where Germany has won World War II and Britain has become a fascist state, this is the story of a young working-class woman, Evey, who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man known only as 'V.' Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, 'V' ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about 'V's' mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself. She becomes his ally in his plan to bring freedom and justice to a cruel and corrupt society.
Green Lantern by Martin Campbell (Directed by)
Call Number: PN1997.2 .G744 2011
ISBN: 0780662024
Publication Date: 2011
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite force of protectors for peace and justice has existed for centuries. They are the Green Lantern Corps. When a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of the Corps' newest recruit, the first human ever selected, Hal Jordan.
Ghost World by Daniel Clowes; Dan Clowes; Terry Zwigoff; Chris Ware
Call Number: PN6727.C56 G62 2008
ISBN: 9781560978909
Publication Date: 2008-10-17
One of the best-selling and critically-acclaimed graphic novels of all-time telling the story of two supremely ironic, above-it-all teenagers facing the thrilling uncertainty of life after high school. As they attempt to carry their life-long friendship into a new era, the careful dynamics of their inseparable bond are jolted, and what seemed like a future of endless possibilities looks more like an encroaching reality of strip malls, low-paying service jobs and fading memories.
Habibi by Craig Thompson
Call Number: PN6727.T48 H33 2011
ISBN: 9780375424144
Publication Date: 2011-09-20
Sprawling across an epic landscape of deserts, harems, and modern industrial clutter, Habibi tells the tale of Dodola and Zam, refugee child slaves bound to each other by chance, by circumstance, and by the love that grows between them. We follow them as their lives unfold together and apart; as they struggle to make a place for themselves in a world (not unlike our own) fueled by fear, lust, and greed; and as they discover the extraordinary depth--and frailty--of their connection. At once contemporary and timeless, Habibi gives us a love story of astounding resonance: a parable about our relationship to the natural world, the cultural divide between the first and third worlds, the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, and, most potently, the magic of storytelling.
Coraline by Henry Selick (Directed by)
Call Number: PN1997.2 .C67 2009
Publication Date: 2009
A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family.
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel by Neil Gaiman; P. Craig Russell (Illustrator)
Call Number: PZ5 823 G1413g7 2014
ISBN: 9780062194831
Publication Date: 2014-10-07
Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, and didn't have a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy, and if Bod leaves, he will be in danger from the man Jack--who has already killed Bod's family. Despite the danger, Bod wants to leave the graveyard to attend school with the living and find out more about his family's murder. But when Bod uses the Fear on two bullies and gets too close to the man Jack, he will put more things at risk than he knows.

Earth Day 2015

First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event during which activities
   celebrate our planet, as well as showing support for the environmental
   protection movement. Learn more about Earth Day, our planet, and green
   living (and more!) with these books and others like them at the WSU Library.

This exhibit was displayed in Spring 2015. Dates: April __, 2015 -

Effective Cycling by John Forester
ISBN: 9780262301480
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Effective Cycling is an essential handbook for cyclists from beginner to expert, whether daily commuters or weekend pleasure trippers. This thoroughly updated seventh edition offers cyclists the information they need for riding a bicycle under all conditions: on congested city streets or winding mountain roads, day or night, rain or shine. It describes the sheer physical joy of cycling and provides the nuts-and-bolts details of how to choose a bicycle, maintain it, and use it in the most efficient manner.
City Cycling by John Pucher (Editor); Ralph Buehler (Editor)
Call Number: GV1043.7 .C57 2012
ISBN: 9780262517812
Publication Date: 2012-10-12
Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding. City Cycling offers a guide to this urban cycling renaissance, with the goal of promoting cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies in cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, cycling infrastructure provisions including bikeways and bike parking, the wide range of bike designs and bike equipment, integration of cycling with public transportation, and promoting cycling for women and children. The book makes clear that successful promotion of city cycling depends on coordinating infrastructure, programs, and government policies.
The Genius of Earth Day by Adam Rome
Call Number: GE195 .R65 2013
ISBN: 9780809040506
Publication Date: 2013-04-16
The first Earth Day is the most famous little-known event in modern American history. Because we still pay ritual homage to the planet every April 22, everyone knows something about Earth Day. Some people may also know that Earth Day 1970 made the environmental movement a major force in American political life. But no one has told the whole story before. InThe Genius of Earth Day, the prizewinning historian Adam Rome offers a compelling account of the rise of the environmental movement. Drawing on his experience as a journalist as well as his expertise as a scholar, he explains why the first Earth Day was so powerful, bringing one of the greatest political events of the twentieth century to life.
Globalization and the Environment by Peter Newell
Call Number: JZ1324 .N494 2012
ISBN: 9780745647227
Publication Date: 2012-10-01
Globalization and the Environment critically explores the actors, politics and processes that govern the relationship between globalization and the environment. Taking key aspects of globalisation in turn - trade, production and finance - the book highlights the relations of power at work that determine whether globalization is managed in a sustainable way and on whose behalf.
Planet in Peril: a CNN Worldwide Investigation by Heather O'Neill, Mary Ann Fox, Jordana Miller (Producers)
Call Number: GE149 .P53 2008
ISBN: 1419867334
Publication Date: 2008
Takes viewers around the globe and highlights the issues that are threatening the world's environment. Filmed in 13 countries, uncovering places where environmental change is not a theory or a future forecast but a crisis happening in real time. Brings the stories behind the statistics and focuses on today's environmental threats and their impact on tomorrow.
Global Warming in the 21st Century by Bruce E. Johansen
Call Number: QC981.8.G56
ISBN: 0275985857
Publication Date: 2006-05-01
Evidence of rising temperatures, melting ice, rising sea levels, and damage to flora and fauna on land and in the oceans has been accumulating for several decades. Scientific bodies around the world have traced this trend to increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, most of it attributable to the consumption of fossil fuels. Despite the evidence, political debate still rages over the existence of global warming. Global Warming in the 21st Century provides a detailed review of the accumulating evidence of global warming, from the Arctic and Antarctic to the tropics, focusing special attention on a number of processes that will accelerate warming as the century passes. Extensive warming also could endanger sea life through the devastation of phytoplankton populations at the base of the oceanic food chain.
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth by John Javna; Earthworks Group Staff; The EarthWorks Group
Call Number: PZ5 363.7 F4697
ISBN: 0836223012
Publication Date: 1990-01-01
This valuable and entertaining book shows children how specific elements of their environment--like a light switch or a toilet--are connected to the rest of the world. Clear, practical tips show kids how they can conserve energy, recycle waste, and take on important environmental projects.
Ten Billion by Stephen Emmott
Call Number: HB849.415 .E47 2013
ISBN: 9780345806475
Publication Date: 2013-09-10
A VINTAGE ORIGINAL Just over two hundred years ago, there were one billion humans on Earth. There are now over seven billion of us. And, sometime this century, the world population will reach at least ten billion. Deforestation. Desertification. Species extinction. Global warming. Growing threats to food and water. The driving issues of our times are the result of one huge problem: Us. As the population continues to grow, our problems will increase. And this means that every way we look at it, a planet of ten billion people is likely to be a nightmare. Stephen Emmott, a scientist whose lab is at the forefront of research into complex natural systems, sounds the alarm. TEN BILLION is a snapshot of our planet, and our species, approaching a crisis, and a stark analysis of where this leaves us. TEN BILLION is not another climate book. TEN BILLION is a book about us.
Troubled Waters by Geoffrey Holland; David Pugh
Call Number: GC28 .T76 2010
ISBN: 9780521765817
Publication Date: 2010-09-16
Bringing together 30 international experts, this volume commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, the UN organization responsible for fostering intergovernmental cooperation on global ocean issues. It looks at how governments use science to establish ocean policies and the international agencies that co-ordinate this work. With a focus on key topical issues such as marine pollution, exploitation, and hazards, Troubled Waters reflects on past successes and failures in ocean management and emphasises the need for knowledge and effective government action to ensure a sustainable future for this precious resource.
The New Rules of Green Marketing by Jacquelyn Ottman
Call Number: HF5413 .O896 2011
ISBN: 9781605098661
Publication Date: 2011-02-14
The New Rules of Green Marketing helps readers understand why value-based sustainability marketing has become a critical organizational capacity and how they themselves can adopt this approach. Drawing on the latest data from leading researchers and reflecting on learnings from her corporate clients and other pioneers—including GE, Nike, Method, Starbucks, Timberland, HP, NatureWorks, Procter & Gamble, Stonyfield Farm, and Wal-Mart—Ottman provides practical strategies, tools, and inspiration for building every aspect of a credible value-based green marketing strategy. She covers using a proactive approach to sustainability to spur innovation, developing products that are green throughout their life cycle, communicating credibly to avoid accusations of “greenwashing,” teaming up with stakeholders to maximize outreach to consumers, taking advantage of social media, and much more.
Why Aren't We Saving the Planet? by Geoffrey Beattie
Call Number: BF327 .B43 2010
ISBN: 9780415561969
Publication Date: 2010-06-21
Global warming - many of us believe that it is somebody else's problem, that it will affect other people and that other people will come up with the solution. This is not true. This book follows psychologist Geoffrey Beattie's mission to find out why we aren't saving the planet.
The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate Change by Robert Henson
Call Number: QC981.8.C5 H46 2014
ISBN: 1935704737
Publication Date: 2014-08-15
Everybody can be a thinking person when it comes to climate change, and this book is a perfect roadmap. Start a web search for “climate change” and the first three suggestions are “facts,” “news,” and “hoax.” The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate Change is rooted in the first, up to date on the second, and anything but the last. Produced by one of the most venerable atmospheric science organizations, it is a must-read for anyone looking for the full story on climate change.
The Ethics of Earth Art by Kathleen Treves; Amanda Boetzkes
Call Number: N6494.E27 B65 2010
ISBN: 9780816665891
Publication Date: 2010-09-02
Since its inception in the 1960s, the earth art movement has sought to make visible the elusive presence of nature. Though most often associated with monumental land-based sculptures, earth art encompasses a wide range of media, from sculpture, body art performances, and installations to photographic interventions, public protest art, and community projects. In The Ethics of Earth Art, Amanda Boetzkes analyzes the development of the earth art movement, arguing that such diverse artists as Robert Smithson, Ana Mendieta, James Turrell, Jackie Brookner, Olafur Eliasson, Basia Irland, and Ichi Ikeda are connected through their elucidation of the earth as a domain of ethical concern.
Ecological Ethics by Patrick Curry
Call Number: GE42 .C85 2011
ISBN: 9780745651255
Publication Date: 2011-07-12
In this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the highly successful Ecological Ethics, Patrick Curry shows that a new and truly ecological ethic is both possible and urgently needed. With this distinctive proposition in mind, Curry introduces and discusses all the major concepts needed to understand the full range of ecological ethics.This comprehensive and wide-ranging textbook offers a radical but critical introduction to the subject which puts ecocentrism and the critique of anthropocentrism back at the top of the ethical, intellectual and political agenda. It will be of great interest to students and activists, and to a wider public.
Buried Sunlight by Molly Bang (Illustrator); Penny Chisholm
Call Number: PZ6 B216b8
ISBN: 0545577853
Publication Date: 2014-09-30
What are fossil fuels, and how did they come to exist? This engaging, stunning book explains how coal, oil, and gas are really "buried sunlight," trapped beneath the surface of our planet for millions and millions of years. Now, in a very short time, we are digging them up and burning them, changing the carbon balance of our planet's air and water. What does this mean, and what should we do about it? Using simple language and breathtaking paintings, Bang and Chisholm present a clear, concise explanation of the fossil-fuel energy cycle that began with the sun and now runs most of our transportation and energy use in our world. Readers will be mesmerized by this engaging fourth book in the award-winning Sunlight Series by Bang and Chisholm.
International Reviews and Developments Wind Power for the World by Preben Maegaard (Editor); Anna Krenz (Editor); Wolfgang Palz (Editor)
Call Number: TJ820 .W57655 2014
ISBN: 9814411892
Publication Date: 2013-09-26
In part 2 of Wind Power for the World, the editors have collected reports and overviews of wind power status and history in various countries, several written by individuals who have made valuable contributions to the successful emergence of wind power. The chapters cover the uphill struggle; wind energy strategies and policies that paved the way; and the creative persons in politics, agencies, institutes, and the industry. It also examines the world societies at large and how solutions to the challenges were found in different countries.
River Republic by Daniel McCool
Call Number: GB1215 .M34 2012
ISBN: 9780231161305
Publication Date: 2012-08-07
Daniel McCool not only chronicles the history of water development agencies in America and the way in which special interests have abused rather than preserved the country’s rivers, he also narrates the second, brighter act in this ongoing story: the surging, grassroots movement to bring these rivers back to life and ensure they remain pristine for future generations. The culmination of ten years of research and observation, McCool’s book confirms the surprising news that America’s rivers are indeed returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition. The politics of river restoration demonstrates how strong grassroots movements can challenge entrenched powers and win.
An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore; Davis Guggenheim (Director)
Call Number: QC981.8.G56 I53 2006
ISBN: 1415724784
Publication Date: 2006
Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences.
Waste Land by Lucy Walker (Director)
Call Number: TR647.M86 W37 2011
ISBN: 9781422915134
Publication Date: 2011
Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes viewers on an emotional journey to the world's largest landfill of the day, Jardim Gramacho. Here the catadores, who number in the thousands, work under the hot sun collecting recyclable materials such as bottles, plastic, and metal to be sold to wholesalers. Muniz invites the catadores to add refuse to his art, photographing the work from overhead. The finished artwork will then be on display in museums and auctions around the world.
Smart Growth by Jon Reeds
Call Number: HT395.G7 R38 2011
ISBN: 9781900322829
Publication Date: 2011-03-01
Smart Growth explains what the UK must do to improve the quality of life in an overcrowded land. Urban sprawl is unsustainable in an age of climate change and peak oil. But for 100 years, the UK’s planning policies have been based on ideals of low-density living and attitudes that favor the individual over community, creating car-dependent lifestyles and destroying the beloved countryside. This book argues that the UK should look to America—a country that embraced urban sprawl and car dependency on a far grander scale than the UK ever did—to find answers to the problem to rapid growth and community planning, The Smart Growth America movement is steering a course toward better-designed, compact cities and rail-based transit systems, thereby restoring communities ruined by decades of suburban insularity.
What Is the Impact of E-Waste? by Tamara Thompson
Call Number: TD799.85 .W435 2011
ISBN: 9780737756074
Publication Date: 2011-08-19
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; ; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
Recycling Reconsidered by Samantha MacBride
Call Number: TD794.5 .M285 2012
ISBN: 9780262016001
Publication Date: 2011-12-09
Recycling is widely celebrated as an environmental success story. The accomplishments of the recycling movement can be seen in municipal practice, a thriving private recycling industry, and widespread public support and participation. In the United States, more people recycle than vote. But, as Samantha MacBride points out in this book, the goals of recyclinge are still far from being realized. The vast majority of solid wastes are still burned or buried. MacBride argues that, since the emrgence of the recycling movement in 1970, manufacturers of products that end up in waste have successfully prevented the implementation of more onerous, yet far more effective, forms of sustainable waste policy. Recycling as we know it today generates the illusion of progress while allowing industry to maintain the status quo and place responsibility on consumers and local government.
Field Notes from a Catastrophe by Elizabeth Kolbert
Call Number: QC981.8.G56 K655 2015
ISBN: 9781620409886
Publication Date: 2015-02-03
Elizabeth Kolbert's environmental classic Field Notes from a Catastrophe first developed out of a groundbreaking, National Magazine Award-winning three-part series in The New Yorker. She expanded it into a still-concise yet richly researched and damning book about climate change: a primer on the greatest challenge facing the world today. But in the years since, the story has continued to develop; the situation has become more dire, even as our understanding grows. Now, Kolbert returns to the defining book of her career. She'll add a chapter bringing things up-to-date on the existing text, plus she'll add three new chapters--on ocean acidification, the tar sands, and a Danish town that's gone carbon neutral--making it, again, a must-read for our moment.
Your Water Footprint by Stephen Leahy
Call Number: PZ5 333.91 L43458y5
ISBN: 9781770854994
Publication Date: 2014-10-17
The average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2,000 gallons of H2O a day.Your Water Footprint reveals the true cost of our lifestyle. A "water footprint" is the amount of fresh water used to produce the goods and services we consume, including growing, harvesting, packaging, and shipping. From the foods we eat to the clothes we wear to the books we read and the music we listen to, all of it costs more than what we pay at the check-out. The 125 footprint facts in this book show the true cost of our lifestyle and what it is doing to Earth, including draining it dry. Your Water Footprint is riveting. Consumers of all ages will be stunned by what it reveals.
Waste by Trevor Letcher (Editor); Daniel Vallero (Editor)
ISBN: 9780123814760
Publication Date: 2011-01-20
Waste: A Handbook for Management gives the broadest, most complete coverage of waste in our society. Covering all the issues related to waste in one volume helps lead to comparisons, synergistic solutions, and a more informed society. In addition, the book offers the best ways of managing waste problems through recycling, incineration, landfill and other processes.
Stung! by Lisa-ann Gershwin; Sylvia Earle (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9780226020242
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
Our oceans are becoming increasingly inhospitable to life—growing toxicity and rising temperatures coupled with overfishing have led many marine species to the brink of collapse. And yet there is one creature that is thriving in this seasick environment: the beautiful, dangerous, and now incredibly numerous jellyfish. As foremost jellyfish expert Lisa-ann Gershwin describes in Stung!, the jellyfish population bloom is highly indicative of the tragic state of the world’s ocean waters, while also revealing the incredible tenacity of these remarkable creatures.
Clean Air Handbook by F. William Brownell; Hunton & Williams Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9781598886481
Publication Date: 2014-12-01
In addition to offering an introduction to the history and structure of the Clean Air Act, the most complex piece of environmental legislation ever enacted, this handbook examines the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to implement the Act. Those efforts include EPA's initiatives to impose emission reduction requirements through new air quality standards adopted in 1997 and made more stringent in 2006 and EPA's rules and guidance implementing the Title I nonattainment program and ongoing federal efforts to address interstate pollution issues.
Future Energy by Trevor Letcher (Editor)
ISBN: 9780080994222
Publication Date: 2013-11-12
As the demand for global energy increases, fact-based evaluations of alternative energy sources are needed in order to address the growing interest in how energy is produced, provided, and transported in sustainable ways. Future Energy, Second Edition provides scientists and decision makers with the knowledge they need to understand the relative importance and magnitude of various energy production methods in order to make the energy decisions needed for sustaining development and dealing with climate change.
Sustainability in America's Cities by Matthew I. Slavin (Editor)
Call Number: HT243.U6 S87 2011
ISBN: 9781597267427
Publication Date: 2011-04-14
"Sustainability" is more than the latest "green" buzzword. It represents a new way of viewing the interactions of human society and the natural world. Sustainability in America's Cities highlights how America's largest cities are acting to develop sustainable solutions to conflicts between development and environment. As sustainability rises to the top of public policy agendas in American cities, it is also emerging as a new discipline in colleges and universities. Specifically designed for these educational programs, this is the first book to provide empirically based, multi-disciplinary case studies of sustainability policy, planning, and practice in action. It is also valuable for everyone who designs and implements sustainability initiatives, including policy makers, public sector and non-profit practitioners, and consultants.
Food, Inc. by Robert Kenner (Director and Producer)
Call Number: HD9005 .F66 2009b
Publication Date: 2009
Lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing how our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profits ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Reveals surprising--and often shocking--truths about what we eat, how it's produced and who we have become as a nation.

Shockers: Tenure 2015

To honor the occasion of receiving tenure and/or promotion, this year's awardees
   were asked to name a book that had influenced their lives or careers. This book
   exhibit celebrates the new awardees along with their selections and reflections.
   Commemorative book plates have been placed in each selected book.

The second selection of titles was chosen by this year's Senior Honor Award
Recipients for 2014-2015.

A Random Walk down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel
Call Number: HG4521 .M284 2015
ISBN: 9780393246117
Publication Date: 2015-01-05
In a time of market volatility and economic uncertainty, when high-frequency traders and hedge fund managers seem to tower over the average investor, Burton G. Malkiel's classic and gimmick-free investment guide is now more necessary than ever. Rather than tricks, what you'll find here is a time-tested and thoroughly research-based strategy for your portfolio. Whether you're considering your first 401(k) contribution or contemplating retirement, this fully updated edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street should be the first book on your reading list. This title was selected by Dr. Semih Tartaroglu, Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Decision Sciences.
The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Call Number: BP109 2010
ISBN: 9781453756614
Publication Date: 2010-08-09
The Qur'an is the central religious verbal text of Islam and the book of divine guidance and direction for mankind. This translation by Yusuf Ali includes commentary that explains the context of individual verses. This title was selected by Dr. Khawaja Saeed, Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Decisions Science.
The Naked Voice by W. Stephen Smith; Michael Chipman
Call Number: MT820 .S697 2007
ISBN: 0195300505
Publication Date: 2007-03-15
In The Naked Voice, W. Stephen Smith invites all singers to improve their vocal technique through his renowned and time-tested wholistic method. Focusing not only on the most important technical, but also on the often overlooked psychological and spiritual elements of learning to sing, his book allows readers to develop their own full and individual identities as singers. With philosophies and techniques drawn from a lifetime of teaching voice, Smith demonstrates how one can reveal the true unique sound of one's own voice by singing with the whole self. This title was selected by Dr. Pina Mozzani, Assistant Professor, School of Music.
The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
Call Number: JC177 .B3 1961a
Publication Date: 1792
One of the most influential writers and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine successfully publicized the issues of his time in pamphlets that clearly and persuasively argued for political independence and social reform. Rights of Man, his greatest and most widely read work, is considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism. Written in the language of common speech, Rights of Man was a sensation in the United States, defended by many who agreed with Paine's defense of republican government; but in Britain, it was labeled by Parliament as highly seditious, causing the government to suppress it and prosecute the British-born Paine for treason. This title was selected by Dr. Masud Chand, Assistant Professor, Department of Management.
Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges
Call Number: P92.U5 H365 2009
ISBN: 9781568584379
Publication Date: 2009-07-14
We now live in two Americas. One--now the minority--functions in a print-based, literate world that can cope with complexity and can separate illusion from truth. The other--the majority--is retreating from a reality-based world into one of false certainty and magic. To this majority--which crosses social class lines, though the poor are overwhelmingly affected--presidential debate and political rhetoric is pitched at a sixth-grade reading level. In this "other America," serious film and theater, as well as newspapers and books, are being pushed to the margins of society. In the tradition of Christopher Lasch's The Culture of Narcissism and Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death, Pulitzer Prize-winner Chris Hedges navigates this culture--attending WWF contests, the Adult Video News Awards in Las Vegas, and Ivy League graduation ceremonies--to expose an age of terrifying decline and heightened self-delusion. This title was selected by Dr. Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, Assistant Professor, School of Music.

Body of Work by Christine Montross
Call Number: QM28 .M66 2007
ISBN: 9781594201257
Publication Date: 2007-06-21
Medical student Christine Montross felt nervous standing outside the anatomy lab on her first day of class. Entering a room with stainless-steel tables topped by corpses in body bags was initially unnerving. But once Montross met her cadaver, she found herself intrigued by the person the woman once was and fascinated by the strange, unsettling beauty of the human form. They called her Eve. The story of Montross and Eve is a tender and surprising examination of the mysteries of the human body, and a remarkable look at our relationship with both the living and the dead. This title was selected by Drew Mikel Bonner.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki; Sharon L. Lechter
Call Number: HG179 .K565 2000
ISBN: 0446677450
Publication Date: 2000-05-01
Robert Kiyosaki reveals how he developed his unique economic perspective from his two fathers: his real father, who was highly educated but fiscally poor; and the father of his best friend - an eighth-grade drop-out who became a self-made multi-millionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his poor dad pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his rich dad. Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at the age of 47. This book lays out his philosophy and aims to open readers eyes by: exploding the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich; challenging the belief that your house is an asset; showing parents why they can't rely on schools to teach their children about money; defining once and for all an asset versus a liability; and explaining what to teach your children about money for their future financial success. This title was selected by Brandon Baltzell.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Call Number: HD57.7 .M3937 2007
ISBN: 9780785288374
Publication Date: 2007-09-16
Maxwell combines insights learned from his 40-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict, in this revised edition of the "New York Times" bestseller. This title was selected by Lynette Gacheri Kithinji.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Call Number: LD571.B418 S383 1997
ISBN: 0385484518
Publication Date: 1997-08-18
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher. Someone older who understood you when you were young and searching, who helped you see the world as a more profound place, and gave you advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago. Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of your mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Tuesdays With Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift to the world. This title was selected by Catherine Anne Klunder.
Passion and Purpose by John Coleman; Daniel Gulati; W. Oliver Segovia; Bill George (Foreword by)
Call Number: HD57.7 .C644 2012
ISBN: 9781422162668
Publication Date: 2011-11-29
Drawing on insights from a survey of 500 students from top U.S. business schools, Passion and Purpose provides an overview of big, hot-button issues, followed by firsthand accounts from young leaders who are tackling these issues head-on. Their personal stories are rounded out with broader perspectives from established luminaries in business, academia, and the public sector, including Dominic Barton (Managing Director of McKinsey & Company), Nitin Nohria (dean of Harvard Business School), David Gergen (CNN analyst, presidential advisor and director of Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership), Carter Roberts (CEO of World Wildlife Fund), and many others. This title was selected by Ryan Allen Schrader.
The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
Call Number: PS3503.R167 I44 2001
ISBN: 0380973847
Publication Date: 1997-06-01
"Sometimes at night I can feel them, the pictures, like ants, crawling on my skin. Then I know they're doing what they have to do..." Fantasy master Ray Bradbury weaves a narrative spanning from the depths of humankind's fears to the summit of their achievements in eighteen interconnected stories - visions of the future tattooed onto the body of an enigmatic traveler in The Illustrated Man, one of the essential classics of speculative fiction from the author of The Martian Chronicles, Dandelion Wine, and The October Country. This title was selected by Matthew Conklin.
SuperFreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt; Stephen J. Dubner
Call Number: HB74.P8 L4797 2009
ISBN: 9780060889579
Publication Date: 2009-10-20
Whether investigating a solution to global warming or explaining why the price of oral sex has fallen so drastically, Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling to show how people respond to incentives. This title was selected by Isaac Roehm.
The Truth about Leadership by James M. Kouzes; Barry Z. Posner
Call Number: HD57.7 .K684 2010
ISBN: 9780470633540
Publication Date: 2010-08-16
In these turbulent times, when the very foundations of organizations and societies are shaken, leaders need to move beyond pessimistic predictions, trendy fads, and simplistic solutions. They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. In their engaging, personal, and bold new book, Kouzes and Posner reveal ten time-tested truths that show what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-world issues they may face. This title was selected by Roy N. Moye III.
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul by Jack Canfield; Mark Victor Hansen
Call Number: LB1775 .C5927 2002
ISBN: 1558749799
Publication Date: 2002-04-11
Most people recall a teacher or two who had a significant impact on their future. In fact, outside the family unit, teachers have more influence on our lives than anyone else. Teachers have the power to change lives. Written by a wide range of teachers, counselors, administrators, educational consultants and former students, the stories in Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul will convince teachers that they're needed now more than ever. Readers will learn treasured lessons on the importance of encouragement, the power of love, the value of taking a risk in the classroom, and the need for mentors and allies. Teachers will recognize themselves and their students in these stories of hope and love. This title was selected by Jessica Bloomquist.