Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2018 - January 2019
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.
Ripley's believe it or not/out of this world edition 2018: out of this world edition 2018 Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J031.02 "Packed with all the weirdest, wildest stories you've never heard of. These off-the-wall oddities must be seen to be believed!"--Back cover. |
Sharing posts: the spread of fake news By Currie, Stephen Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J070.43 CUR The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. One effect of these changes involves fake news false news items that are spread through email and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of fake news in the US and beyond. |
Norse myths: tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki By Crossley-Holland, Kevin Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J293.13 CRO The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. Fast-moving and ice-bright, these dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle - one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world. The stories of dazzling magic and thrilling journeys tell of the creation of the nine worlds and follow Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki the shape-shifting trickster on their adventures until the final great battle of Ragnarok. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, gods, giants and dwarfs is unforgettably imagined. |
Streetcar to justice: how Elizabeth Jennings won the right to ride in New York By Hearth, Amy Hill Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J303 HEA "Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography. In 1854, a young African American woman named Elizabeth Jennings won a major victory against a New York City streetcar company, a first step in the process of desegregating public transportation in Manhattan. This illuminating and important piece of the history of the fight for equal rights, illustrated with photographs and archival material from the period, will engage fans of Phillip Hoose's Claudette Colvin and Steve Sheinkin's Most Dangerous. One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Elizabeth Jennings's refusal to leave a segregated streetcar in the Five Points neighborhood of Manhattan set into motion a major court case in New York City."--Provided by publisher. |
Fight against war and terrorism By Hunt, Jilly Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J303.6 HUN Explore beyond the headlines on the topics of war and terrorism, learning how these issues are treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin. |
A few red drops: the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 By Hartfield, Claire Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J305.896 HAR "Examines the events and forces leading up to 1919 race riots in Chicago."--Provided by publisher. |
By Lester, Julius Publishing Date: 2005 Classification: JNF Call Number: J306.3 LES A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century. |
Thomas Paine and the dangerous word By Marsh, Sarah Jane Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J320 MAR An introduction to the life of Thomas Paine reveals how he left behind his home in England, defying conventions in search of a more fulfilling life using his writing talents. |
By Cooke, Tim Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J320.54 COO Learn all about nations and nationality. |
How to be an American: a field guide to citizenship By Hidalgo, Silvia Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J323 HID The current political climate has left many of us wondering how our government actually operates. Sure, we learned about it in school, but if put to the test, how many of us can correctly explain the branches of government? The history of politics? The differences and connections between local government and federal government? Enter How to Be an American. While author and illustrator Silvia Hidalgo was studying for her citizenship test, she quickly found that the materials provided by the government were lacking. In order to more easily absorb the information, Hidalgo started her own illustrated reference to civics facts and American history essentials. She's collected her findings in How to Be an American, a freshly designed and illustrated two-color guide to all things America. |
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 By Brimner, Larry Dane Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.092 BRI For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled. |
Chasing King's killer: the hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassin By Swanson, James L Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.092 SWA "James Earl Ray and Martin Luther King, Jr. had two very different life journeys -- but their paths fatally collide when Ray assassinates the world-renown civil rights leader. This book provides an inside look into both of their lives, the history of the time, and a blow-by-blow examination of the assassination and its aftermath."--Provided by publisher. |
Understanding how you can help By Berne, Emma Carlson Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.6 BER "What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government" -- |
Votes for women: American suffragists and the battle for the ballot By Conkling, Winifred Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J324.6 CON "The story of the American women who demanded, fought for, and finally won the right to vote"-- |
Just mercy: adapted for young adults : a true story of the fight for justice By Stevenson, Bryan Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J340.092 STE "In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling Just Mercy, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so," Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most rejected and marginalized people. In this very personal work--proceeds of which will go to charity--Bryan Stevenson recounts many and varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. criminal justice system on behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate and due justice under the law. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently serves as Executive Director, this important work continues. EJI strives to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Praise for Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption: "Important and compelling." --TRACY KIDDER, author of Mountains Beyond Mountains "Gripping. What hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation." --DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate "An inspiring and powerful story." --JOHN GRISHAM, author of A Time to Kill"-- |
Notorious RBG: the life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg By Carmon, Irin Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J347.73 CAR Presents an illustrated biography of the feminist icon and legal pioneer who has changed the world, especially in the realms of gender equality and civil rights. |
The beloved world of Sonia Sotomayor By Sotomayor, Sonia Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J347.73 SOT "In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, My Beloved World, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life inspires. Her achievement serves as a true testament to the fact that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, was a young girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge. As Justice Sotomayor explains, "When I was a child my family was poor and we knew no lawyers or judges and none lived in our neighborhood. I knew nothing about the Supreme Court and how much its work in reinterpreting the Constitution and the laws of the United States affected peoples' lives. You cannot dream of becoming something you don't even know about. That has been the most important lesson of my life. You have to learn to dream big dreams." Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward"-- |
The sinking of the Vasa: a shipwreck of titanic proportions By Freedman, Russell Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J359.3 FRE Describes the building of the mighty Swedish warship the Vasa, how it sank not even a mile out of the harbor, the subsequent investigation, and how it was brought to the surface and restored more than three hundred years later. |
By Cooke, Tim Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J359.8 COO For many centuries, warships were key to a nation's power. Read about how sailing ships fought for control of the oceans and about the coming of iron and steel warships, and find out what life is like in a nuclear submarine. |
The debate about legalizing marijuana By Ventura, Marne Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J362.295 VEN Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate. |