10 Things Jesus Never Said

By Will Davis, Jr.

BV 4501.3.D385 2011

As the title suggests, this book breaks down ten statements that Jesus never made, including “I’m so disappointed in you,” and “It’s okay not to love certain people.” This work takes a very interesting look at some thoughts that are prevalent in today’s Christian culture but were never proclaimed by Christ himself.

Behind the Dream: The Making of the Speech That Transformed America

By Clarence B. Jones and Stuart Connelly

E 185.97.K5 J567 2011

The author of this work was the lawyer and speech writer of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through this work, he tells the story behind the famous “I Have a Dream” speech from his firsthand account. He also presents the events leading up to the monumental day. This book takes an interesting personal look at the speech that continues to be fondly remembered to this day.

The Student’s Guide to Financial Literacy

By Robert E. Lawless

HG 179.L3378 2010

This work is a wonderful source of information for anyone looking to find out more about the financial world. It describes the concepts of savings, investments, debt, insurance, and economics and contains a helpful glossary of financial terms.

Successful Classroom Management

By Richard H. Eyster and Christine Martin

LB 3013.E97 2010

This book is a great resource for anyone who intends to enter the field of education. It covers one of the most important parts of being a successful educator, classroom management. Chapter by chapter, it explains important classroom management strategies including tone, discipline, structure of the class, and assessment. It also includes additional resources in the appendix. 

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

JUV PZ7.C6837 Hun 2008

This story has been transformed from a best-selling book to a now major box office hit. The success of this work can be attributed to its gripping story and relatable characters. It follows the life of the main character, Katniss, who is a poor teenager fighting to keep her family alive. When her sister, Prim, is chosen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death competition created by the corrupt government, Katniss volunteers to take her place. This is a moving story that once began is impossible to put down.

AC student playing frisbee, from the 1981 Columns yearbook

For the 2012 Easter holiday our hours will be:

Thursday - 8 am - 7 pm

Friday - Saturday - Closed

Sunday - 7 pm - Midnight

Anderson College students roller skating, from the 1942 Columns yearbook

During Spring Break the library's hours will be:

Saturday, March 10- Sunday, March 11- CLOSED
Monday, March 12- Wednesday, March 14- 9 am-3pm
Thursday, March 15-Saturday, March 17- CLOSED
Sunday, March 18- Reopen at 7 pm

Choosing to See

By Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn

BR 1725.C443 A3 2010 

In this book, the wife of Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman tells the story of her family’s journey from sorrow to hope after the tragic death of their four year old daughter, Maria Sue, but it is not just the story of the Chapman’s loss. It is the story of the Chapman’s life together before and after they lost their precious daughter.

The Muslim Brotherhood

Edited by Barry Rubin

BP 10.J383 M87 2010

This eye-opening work tells the story of the Muslim Brotherhood, the oldest and most influential international Islamist group. Containing articles on various aspects of the Muslim Brotherhood, this book gives a thorough and detailed explanation of how the organization works and where it is operating. It is an interesting read for anyone concerned with the spread of Muslim influence worldwide.

A Brief History of History

By Colin Wells

D 13.W464 2008

This work is an enlightening chronicle of the development of history over the ages. From the foundational writings of the Greeks Herodotus and Thucydides, to the storyteller outlook of today, this book gives a unique perspective on how the study of history itself has developed over time.

Bombay Anna: The Real Story and Remarkable Adventures of the King and I Governess

By Susan Morgan

DS 578.32.L44 M67 2008

This book tells the true story beyond the movie, The King and I. This biography is an in-depth account of her life before and after meeting the king of Siam, including her childhood in India and her career as a writer in the United States. Written out of extensive, world-wide research, this work is a great read for anyone interested in the audacious woman behind The King and I.

The Art of Immersion

By Frank Rose

HD 9696.8.A2 R67 2011

Through this book, the author presents the media revolution that is arising today. He argues that media, from the television to the internet, is transforming from something that we passively observe to something that we are actively engaged in. He also imparts his ideas of what this revolution in media means for the future of entertainment.

Anderson College students in front of the school, from the 1958 Columns yearbook