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July 2006
Look for these titles in the new book section at the
front of the library!
339.46 Ran
One
Nation, Underprivileged
Mark Robert Rank argues that poverty is a mainstream condition that
will be experienced by a majority of Americans at some point in their
lives--a condition largely produced by the failings of America's
economic structure and not a product of individual shortcomings.
Proceeding from this analysis, Rank offers a set of solutions that go
beyond liberal and conservative responses to the prevailing inadequate
paradigm.
371.90474 Goi
Going
to College
A collection of papers on expanding post-secondary opportunities for
people with disabilities. Educators, service providers, and families
can use this resource to help students select a college and make other
preparations, promote students' self-determination and self-advocacy,
learn students' rights and responsibilities, and create welcoming
classrooms.
609.2 Lau
Leonardo's
Machines
Spectacular three-dimensional computer simulations of over thirty of
Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical inventions which show working parts in
detail, including: flying machines, bridges, musical instruments, a
self-propelled cart, and war machines.
641.5 How
How
to Break an Egg
Fine Cooking magazine offers nearly 1500 kitchen tips, food fixes,
emergency substitutions, and handy cooking techniques. From
blow-drying fruit to cajoling your fussy eggs, perfecting potato salad
or cleaning your blender, there's advice here for everyone.
646.408 Per
The
Perfect Fit
Everything you need to know to alter patterns so garments fit and
flatter: analyzing a figure, taking accurate measurements, choosing
the right pattern size, determining which pattern alterations are
needed, altering patterns in specific areas, fitting pants,
fine-tuning the fit with darts, tucks, and pleats.
745.514 Nei
Step-by-step
Pyrography
Bob Neill presents 30 original woodburning projects, including trinket
boxes, bowls, spoons, frames, and more, utilizing a hot wire machine
and carbon paper.
745.5923 Nis
The
Big Book of the Dolls' House
Expert Jean Nisbett offers a complete guide to the making and
furnishing of all kinds of doll houses, large and small, in both 1/12
and 1/24 scale, with an emphasis on period designs. Whether art deco
or Edwardian, she has them covered.
746 Joh
Fast,
Fun & Easy Fabric Vases
Linda Johansen offers six projects for creating vases out of
fabric--small triangle, large triangle, rectangle, ginger jar, classic
vase, and ellipse vase. From here, you can create your own variations
and embellishments. With how-to photos and step-by-step instructions
so that even beginners can make a vase in an afternoon.
917.3064 Sta
Staying
at a Lighthouse --2nd ed.
A guidebook to over two dozen lighthouse inns on America's coasts and
the Great Lakes. With brief histories of the lights, a description of
accommodations and what you can expect, directions, seasons of
operation, rates, and more.
964.38053 Sha
The
Caliph's House
Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, British travel
writer Tahir Shah dreamed of making a home in that country. At age
thirty-six he got his chance. Investing what money he and his wife,
Rachana, had, Tahir packed up his growing family and bought Dar
Khalifa, a crumbling ruin of a mansion by the sea in Casablanca that
once belonged to the city's Caliph. With its lush grounds, cool,
secluded courtyards, and relaxed pace, life at Dar Khalifa seems sure
to fulfill Tahir's fantasy--but the household staff's ardent belief
that his house is inhabited by jinns hampers sleep and renovation
plans. And that's just the beginning of the trouble. From exorcism
rituals to gangster neighbors, the Shahs must cope with a new culture
and all that comes with it.
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