Donna Marie Smith
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Zwicky: The Outcast Genius Who Unmasked the Universe
This accessible biography of the quirky astrophysicist Zwicky and the equally quirky world of cosmic rays, exploding stars, and dark matter will intrigue lay readers and serious science professionals alike.
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Condé Nast: The Man and His Empire; A Biography
With her breezy, gossipy style, Ronald brings to life the story of the influential American publisher and his magazines. Journalism students and readers of this time period will enjoy this biography
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Engaging Design: Creating Libraries for Modern Users
An additional purchase for librarians curious about library design.
The Sky's Not the Limit | Collection Development: Space Exploration
Once upon a time, humankind only imagined traveling to other worlds. As scientific knowledge progressed, a deeper understanding of the physical universe was made possible. These 30 resources present the work of scientists, philosophers, and writers who pondered what it would be like to explore the heavens and to travel to the moon and other planets.
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Shoot for the Moon: The Space Race and the Extraordinary Voyage of Apollo 11
Although there are a number of books chronicling the Apollo 11 moon landing, Donovan's account offers new interviews and extensive research in an accessible and engaging read, appealing to those without extensive knowledge on the subject.
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Pop Culture-Inspired Programs for Tweens, Teens, and Adults
The information here is sound but available elsewhere. Public libraries that don't own the authors' other volumes will want to consider, but those already owning these titles might want to skip this guide and instead find ideas from ALA's website ProgrammingLibrarian.org and Pinterest.
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A delightful and informative read for journalism, diplomatic, and feminist studies students and politics buffs.
Washington's Golden Age: Hope Ridings Miller, The Society Beat, and the Rise of Women Journalists
A delightful and informative read for journalism, diplomatic, and feminist studies students and politics buffs.
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From Library Volunteer to Library Advocate: Tapping into the Power of Community Engagement
With its focus on recruiting skilled volunteers for work beyond the typical shelving and book repair duties, this basic guidebook gives library administration and staff a fresh perspective on volunteerism. For a more detailed toolkit, consult Preston Driggers and Eileen Dumas's Managing Library Volunteers (2d ed.).
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Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans: Celebration and Integration
A practical and timely read for public library administrators and staff.