Here are some well reviewed book titles. If you think we should add any of these or any other titles to the library collection, please contact David Willis or Kristin Weber.
Doherty, Thomas. Hollywood's Censor: Joseph I. Breen and the Production Code Administration "Compelling, colorful, insightful, and nearly encyclopedic in detail, this book seems destined to become the definitive scholarly biography of Breen." Library Journal 10/15/07
How it Is: The Native American Philosophy of V.F. Cordova "While certainly erudite, these thoughtful essays are accessible and topical in light of growing awareness of human-generated threats to the biosphere" Booklist 11/1/07
Kraybill, Donald B. & others. Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy "Explain[s] the Amish community's reaction to the Nickel Mines, PA, murder of five of its schoolchildren, especially its forgiveness of the killer and expressions of grace toward his family." Library Journal 10/15/07
Newman, Sharan The Real History Behind the Templars "...A meticulously referenced account of the documentary history of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon (i.e., the Knights Templar) from their inauguration circa 1120 - 25 C.E. until their dissolution in 1312 C.E." Library Journal 11/15/07
Robinson, Daniel N. Consciousness and Mental Life "In the end, through detailed critiques of current philosophy of mind theories, Robinson succeeds in showing the complexity of consciousnesses and also presents a possible framework for advancing our understanding of the mind/body relationship. Highly recommended for academic libraries." Library Journal 12/1/07
Vick, Tom Asian Cinema: A Field Guide "This useful guide to a rapidly expanding world of filmmaking is highly recommended for all academic and public libraries." Library Journal 1/1/08
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