Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2015 - December 2015
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
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By Clutton-Brock, Juliet Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.1 CLU A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses. |
The story of silk: from worm spit to woven scarves By Sobol, Richard Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J677.39 SOB Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of creating one of history's most desired textiles. |
Tillie the terrible Swede: how one woman, a sewing needle, and a bicycle changed history By Stauffacher, Sue Publishing Date: c2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.62 STA A story of America's bicycle craze and the story of one woman who wouldn't let society's expectations stop her from achieving her dream. |
By Matthews, Rupert Publishing Date: 1991 Classification: JNF Call Number: J910.722 MAT Highlights various explorers and their discoveries. |
War game: the legendary story of the first World War football match By Foreman, Michael Publishing Date: c1993 Classification: JNF Call Number: J940.3 FOR During World War I, four English friends and their comrades find temporary relief from the brutal and seemingly endless struggle in the trenches when, on an extraordinary Christmas Day, they celebrate the holiday with their German enemies. |
Line of fire: diary of an unknown soldier (August, September 1914) Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J940.48 Words taken from a diary by an unknown French soldier are paired with illustrations depicting the action. |
The Netherlands: Second series By Hintz, Martin Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: JNF Call Number: J949.2 HIN The Netherlands is famous for its vibrant, densely populated cities and important role in the global economy. Readers will get a close look at this beautiful country as they explore its fascinating history, from its founding to the present day as well as sample its cuisine, popular local sports, and performing arts, as well as find out how everyday people live in the Netherlands today. |
By Somervill, Barbara A. Publishing Date: 2016 Classification: JNF Call Number: J951.25 SOM Learn about the history of Hong Kong and the people who live there. |
NEW RELEASE By Burgan, Michael Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J959.5 BUR Divided into two separate land areas that are separated by the South China Sea, Malaysia has a unique structure that helps shape its culture and government. Readers will take a trip to this Southeast Asian nation to learn about its rich culture and fascinating history. They will find out how the country is run and what life is like for the people living there. They will also tour Malaysias beautiful wilderness areas to get a closer look at the local plants and wildlife. |
By Blauer, Ettagale Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: JNF Call Number: J964 BLA Located along the northwestern edge of Africa, Moroccós proximity to both Europe and the Middle East has led it to develop a unique culture throughout its history. Readers will explore the natiońs entire history, from its earliest settlement to its time as a site of European colonization to its current status as the only monarchy in North Africa. They will also get a close look at the diverse wildlife of its mountains, deserts, and beaches, and tour its beautiful cities. |
By Bjorklund, Ruth Publishing Date: 2016 Classification: JNF Call Number: J966.62 BJO A small nation located along West Africás Atlantic coast, Liberia was established in the 1820s as a colony for former slaves and other free blacks living in the United States. Readers will discover how this came to be, how the colony became an independent nation, and how it changed over time. They will also explore the countrýs beautiful geography, sample some of its diverse native wildlife, and find out how its people live today. |
By Kent, Deborah Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: JNF Call Number: J972.91 KEN Despite its relatively small size, the island nation of Cuba has often played a major role in global politics. Readers will explore the countrys fascinating and sometimes tumultuous history as they tour its beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, and bustling cities. They will also be immersed in Cubas rich culture, from its delicious cuisine to its many contributions to the arts. |
By Kerley, Barbara Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.4 KER A dual portrait of two American founding fathers shares introductions to the many ways they helped a young United States in spite of their disparate views, tracing how they overcame interpersonal differences at key points in the nation's early history. |
NEW RELEASE A primary source history of the Dust Bowl By Langston-George, Rebecca Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.917 LAN "Uses primary sources to tell the story of the Dust Bowl"-- |
A river ran wild: an environmental history By Cherry, Lynne Publishing Date: c1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J974.4 CHE An environmental history of the Nashua River, from its discovery by Indians through the polluting years of the Industrial Revolution to the ambitious clean-up that revitalized it. |
The extraordinary Mark Twain (according to Susy) By Kerley, Barbara Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB TWAIN Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens wants the world to know that her papa, Mark Twain, is more than just a humorist and sets out to write a comprehensive biography of the American icon. |
Walt Whitman: words for America By Kerley, Barbara Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB TWAIN A biography of the American poet whose compassion led him to nurse soldiers during the Civil War, to give voice to the nation's grief at Lincoln's assassination, and to capture the true American spirit in verse. |
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