Archive for January 26, 2012
New Library Books
Check out a few of the new books in our library this week!
Fabric-byFabric One-Yard Wonders: Conttons, Knits, Voiles, Corduroy, Fleece, Flannel, Home Dec, Oilcloth, Wool, and Beyond by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins
Fabric-by-fabric one-yard wonders is organized by fabric type. From home dec to knits, wool to flannels, corduroy to cottons, these patterns show how to make the most of each fabric “s unique characteristics. Sewers will love the affordability and ease of these patterns, each requiring just one yard of fabric.
The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet by the Weight-Loss Experts at Mayo Clinic
Put yourself in charge of reshaping your body and improving your health! The staff at the Mayo Clinic has identified the key habits of people who maintain a healthy weight, and the unhealthy habits of those who don’t, and boiled the research down to five good habits to follow– and five bad habits to break.
Gems & Minerals: Earth Treasures from the Royal Ontario Museum by Kimberly Tait
Gems and Minerals contains more than 400 photographs and focuses on the beauty of the mineral kingdom. It contains many images of spectacular crystals and gems as well as magnificent manufactured objects made from gold, silver and gemstones. Historical background, the origin of the mineral’s name and interesting lesser-known facts complete this guide to a fascinating aspect of the natural world around us.
Auroras: Fire in the Sky by Dan Bortolotti (Photographs by Yuichi Takasaka)
Auroras is filled with 80 photographs of one of nature’s greatest spectacles, complete with captions that reflect on the folklore, science and beauty of the northern lights. Auroras is where cutting-edge science meets the stuff of dreams.
100 Unforgettable Dresses by Hal Rubenstein
100 Unforgettable Dresses is filled with the stories, secrets, intrigue, and insights behind the most indelible dresses in our collective memories. Featuring looks from the runway, film, television, the red carpet, and the worlds of royalty and politics, this book celebrates the staying power of these gorgeous, sleek, sultry, and outrageous creations as well as the lasting impact they’ve had in fashion, popular culture, and our own lives.
