Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace through
Education in Afghanistan and Pakistan
By Greg Mortenson
LC 2330.M66 2010
From the author of Three Cups of Tea, comes this stirring work about one man’s determined
effort to build schools in Afganistan and Pakistan. A New York Times
bestseller, this book shares the wonderful impact that Greg Mortenson and his
Central Asia Institute are making on the educational systems of these two
countries.
Night Sky: A Field Guide to the
Constellations
By Jonathan Poppele
QB 63.P73 2009
This pocket size field guide contains all you
need to know to spot the constellations of the starry sky. Complete with a
picture, name, and description of where and when to look, this book makes star
gazing easy and fun. It even comes complete with a mini flashlight, so you can
see the book while gazing at the stars.
A Natural History Guide to the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park
By Donald W. Linzey
QH 105.N8.L56 2008
This in-depth guide on the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park provides an extensive amount of information regarding
the history, wildlife, and condition of the park. This work is a great resource
for those interested in the nearby national park.
Through the Language Glass
By Guy Deutscher
P 140.D475 2010
In this thought provoking work, the author
presents the idea that the language with which we speak has a direct impact on
the way that we view the world. The author argues that the words that we use
and the way in which we arrange them mold our understanding of the world around
us.
The Neuroscience of Fair Play
By Donald W. Pfaff
QP 360.P4625 2007
In this somewhat controversial work, the
author, a renowned neuroscientist, imparts his understanding of a connection
between ethics and brain functioning. Touching on many different emotional
aspects, the author explains how our brains affect our ethical and emotional
actions.