Author Archives: jmkyoung

The Nearness of You

A shocking confession, fear of the unseen, and a classic twist lands three parents in a whirlwind of emotions that will impact each of their lives forever. Brilliant heart surgeon Suzette Kendall is stunned when her husband of fifteen years … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Monumental Surprise

In the Archives and Special Collections, just like the rest of the world, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. I pulled out a book and from the oatmeal colored cover and unassuming name, Haida Monumental Art by George … Continue reading

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Diversity and Inclusion Resources: Africa: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society

Africa : An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society New to our online collection of reference resources from ABC-CLIO comes a 3-volume set, Africa: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society. The encyclopedia is organized by country, then by topic, and includes … Continue reading

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Setting Free the Kites

Brought together by tragedy, two young boys grow together and learn the bounds of pain, joy, and glories of young friendship. For Robert Carter, life in his coastal Maine hometown is comfortably predictable. But in 1976, on his first day … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Building Stories

Here in the Archives & Special Collections we have a myriad of intriguing items and unconventional books, including some books that are far too large to fit on a regular shelf. These books comprise our “oversized” collection, some of which … Continue reading

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Life Skills Collection: Practical Tips for Real-Life Responsibilities

Greetings, Loggers! By now, you know that college life is filled with new responsibilities that aren’t exclusive to your academic growth. Adulting is tough! If this is your first time living independently, topics like managing your finances, maintaining your living … Continue reading

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You Are the Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters

What Came Before the Big Bang? Where Did Time Come From? Deepak Chopra joins forces with leading physicist Menas Kafatos to explore these questions and others like them about our place in the world, universe, and cosmos. You Are the … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: YESNOMAYBE

Here in the Archives & Special Collections we have an array of quirky items; among some of these items are the collections of Artist Books in the Shelmidine Room. Redefining the concept of a “book,” artists create many fun, educational, … Continue reading

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March Book of the Month! Leonardo da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings

Leonardo da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings http://alliance-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/UPUGS:upugs_alma:CP71127511200001451 This is the next best thing to actually seeing da Vinci’s paintings in person. It’s a large book so all of the pictures are blown up to an amazing scale. There … Continue reading

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Reflection on 99 Elephants A Day – Currently on display in Collins Library

Although elephants themselves remain economically and culturally symbolic their declining population and degraded living conditions remain primarily of human creation. I find that even though elephants have been successfully commercialized, their images printed onto clothing or fashioned into earrings, most … Continue reading

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