Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
April 2019 - June 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.
Blacklisted: Hollywood, the Cold War, and the First Amendment By Brimner, Larry Dane Publishing Date: ©2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J323 BRI Recounts the 1947 government investigation into the motion picture industry by the House Un-American Activities Committee. |
NEW RELEASE TV shapes presidential politics in the Kennedy-Nixon debates: an augmented reading experience By Burgan, Michael Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J324.973 BUR "On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever held between two presidential candidates and the first to be televised. About 60 million people tuned into the first debate, or more than 1/4 of the country's population. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of the election and how they changed presidential campaigning forevermore. Readers will understand the significance behind this event through text and clips of the event itself via the Capstone 4D augmented reality app"-- |
By Messner, Kate Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J333.95 MES Looks at the life of the coral restoration pioneer Ken Nedimyer, from his early fascination with the ocean to his ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the world's coral reefs. |
The Chicago Black Sox trial: a primary source account By Anderson, Wayne Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 AND This is an account of the trial of "People of the State of Illinois v. Edward V. Cicotte, et al.," in which a verdict of "not guilty" was given for all the defendants. |
The trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg: a primary source account By Burnett, Betty Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 BUR Primary sources document one of the most controversial trials of the twentieth century when the Rosenbergs attempt to defend themselves against charges that they passed secrets about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. |
The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti: a primary source account By Hinton, Kerry Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 HIN This is an account of the trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, who were found guilty of the death of a paymaster and guard at a Massachusetts shoe factory. |
The trial of John T. Scopes: a primary source account By Olson, Steven P. Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 OLS Primary source materials help chronicle the events surrounding the trial of John T. Scopes. |
The trial of Leopold and Loeb: a primary source account By Payment, Simone Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 PAY With the use of primary documents, this book provides an account of the crime, the clue, and the trial of two friends who thought they could get away with murder. |
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial: a primary source account By Roensch, Greg Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 ROE Primary source documents are used to describe the events preceeding the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby, the investigation of the crime, and the subsequent trial of the man accused, convicted, and executed for the child's murder. |
The Mississippi burning trial: a primary source account By Scheppler, Bill Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J345.73 SCH Primary source documents describe the victims, the defendants, the evidence, and the verdict of the trial that made history in Mississippi. |
By Shuter, Jane Publishing Date: c2005 Classification: JNF Call Number: J355.7 SHU This book is about daily life in forts in Roman times. The Romans ruled from about 735 BC to AD 476. Contents include: The Roman Army, Building the fort, Roads, Work, Clothes and Equipment, Health and Hygiene, Barracks, Food, Family Life, Shopping and entertainment, Religion. - (Capstone Press) |
The eye that never sleeps: how Detective Pinkerton saved President Lincoln By Moss, Marissa Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.28 MOS Using bold panels of art, this book tells the story of Allan Pinkerton's Detective Agency and its pursuit of the truth. |
By Osborne, Mary Pope Publishing Date: [2011?] Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.34 OSB Designed for younger readers, this is an informative, fact-filled guide to all kinds of natural disasters. |
Exxon Valdez: how a massive oil spill triggered an environmental catastrophe By Burgan, Michael Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.738 BUR The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermath. On Good Friday 1989, the huge oil tanker, Exxon Valdez, ran aground in Prince William Sound, spilling millions of gallons of crude oil into the water-oil that would eventually cover more than 1,000 miles of shoreline. Cleanup began immediately but there is still oil in the sound and Alaskans say life will never be the same. |
Fakers: an insider's guide to cons, hoaxes, and scams By Poole, Hilary W. Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J364.163 POO "Offers an overview of some of the funniest, weirdest, and most influential cons, scams, and deceptions in history, looking at how the fakers do it, why people can be so easy to fool, and how readers can avoid becoming a sucker." -- |
By Shuter, Jane Publishing Date: c2005 Classification: JNF Call Number: J387.1 SHU Presents an illustrated introdution to the trading ports established by the ancient Greeks around the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Seas, including information on the ships and sailors that frequented these ports, and what it was like to live there. |
NEW RELEASE By Croy, Anita Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J391.63 CRO "Did you know that a Roman woman was executed in the 1600s for selling a poisonous lipstick that women kissed their husbands to death with? Or that women painted their teeth and nails with radium for a special glow? From Cleopatra to Carole Lombard, Madam C.J. Walker to Madame de Pompadour, Elizabeth I to Elizabeth Taylor, and geishas to flappers, the history of makeup has many exciting, and some deadly moments. This fascinating book is sure to attract fans of history and science. The history of entrepreneurship, commerce, and beauty standards give context to some of the most bizarre stories of beauty around."--Amazon.com. |
Super simple Presidents' Day activities: fun and easy holiday projects for kids By Borgert-Spaniol, Megan Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J394.261 BOR "Learn all about Presidents' Day and its traditions with Super Simple Presidents' Day activities. Then, explore ways you can celebrate this holiday by making a patriotic garland, a presidential guessing gamer, and more." -- Page [4] cover. |
By Evslin, Bernard Publishing Date: 1988 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 EVS Recounts the myth of the giant son of Mother Earth who, with his bodyguards, Gobi, Mordo, and Kell, battled Hercules. |
By Evslin, Bernard Publishing Date: 1990 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.22 EVS The Celtic hero Finn McCool outwits the sorceress Drabne of Dole, acquiring the magical knowledge he needs to avenge the death of his father Cuhal. |