Goodwin Library Recently Purchased Materials

Politics in Music: Music and Political Transformation from Beethoven to Hip-Hop by Courtney Brown Call number: ML3916.B76 2007 "This book is a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of the growing role of political activism in music. Starting with Beethoven's politics and the political battles in Germany to exploit Beethoven's legacy, Brown explores the growing understanding of the political power of music as shown in the nationalist fervor of Verdi, the philosophical and political goals of Wagner and Bob Marley, the legacy of the union struggles of Joe Hill, the 60's era of protest music embodied by Bob Dylan, and on to the modern juggernaut of hip-hop. There are so many interesting facets of music history presented here that are never discussed in traditional music study programs. An easy and engaging read, the book shows clearly the theme of political awareness that has developed in modern music. This book is essential reading for those interested in understanding where music is today and where it will be heading in the future." — Albert Ahlstrom, D.M.A. (from the Juilliard School), Director of Music, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

		The Complete Plays by Joe Orton Call number: PR6065.R7 A19 1990 Table of Contents: The ruffian on the stair / by Joe Orton --Entertaining Mr. Sloan / by Joe Orton — Good and faithful servant /by Joe Orton — Loot / by Joe Orton — Erpingham camp /by Joe Orton — Funeral games / by Joe Orton — What the butler saw / by Joe Orton. This volume contains every play written by Joe Orton, who emerged in the 1960s as the most talented comic playwright in recent English history and was considered the direct successor to Wilde, Shaw, and Coward.

		The Birthday Party and The Room by Harold Pinter Call number: PR6066.I53 B5 1968 Written in 1957 while in his mid-20s, The Room and The Birthday Party were Harold Pinter's first two plays. Pinter is now acclaimed as one of the world's finest playwrights and has won numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize for literature in 2005. The apparent simplicity of these two plays is betrayed by rich dialogue (for which Pinter is widely regarded) and authentic characterizations.

		Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman Call number: GE197.F76 2008 Thomas L. Friedman's no. 1 bestseller The World Is Flat has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way. Now Friedman brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy—both of which could poison our world if we do not act quickly and collectively. His argument speaks to all of us who are concerned about the state of America in the global future.

		Widows of Eastwick by John Updike Call number: PS3571.P4W48 2008 “The widows of Eastwick contains witches and spells, but like its 1984 predecessor, The Witches of Eastwick, resists crossing over into the category of the paranormal. It holds on firmly to dual nationality, unlike the film version of the earlier book, which crossed over fairly crassly - but genre in books is much more flexible than in films. Or it can be, if writers care to exploit the possibility. The key is to avoid the pace of a thriller, never a problem with a prose as quietly rich as John Updike's.” --Adam Mac-Jones, The Guardian UK

		Cultural Resistance Reader edited by Stephen Duncombe Call number: JA75.7.C845 2002 From the Diggers seizing St. Georges Hill in 1649 to Hacktivists staging virtual sit-ins in the 21st century, from the retributive fantasies of Robin Hoods to those of gangsta rappers, culture has long been used as a political weapon. This expansive and carefully crafted reader brings together many of the classic texts that help to define culture as a tool of resistance.

		A Short Guide to Writing About Psychology by Dana S. Dunn Call number: BF76.8.D86 2007 This book introduces students to all elements of professional writing in APA style. This brief writing companion guides students step-by-step through the writing process-from choosing a topic to outlining, drafting, and revising their papers, to seeking feedback from peers.

		Film as Social Practice by Graeme Turner Call number: PN1995.9.S6T87 2006 “This latest edition of a classic film studies book is distinctive in that it approaches the study of film as a social and cultural practice that does not end with the text. Rather than being determined as a set of canonical texts, film is examined as entertainment, as narrative, and as a cultural event. The focus is upon the cultural function of film.”—the publisher. Chapters include the feature film industry, film languages, film narrative, and film audiences.

		Designing the Digital Experience: How to Use Experience Design Tools & Techniques to Build Websites Customers Love by David Lee King Call number: TK105.888.K5546 2008 “Written for creative, tech-savvy, and business-minded individuals who want to increase the accessibility of their websites, this sensible guidebook explains the concepts behind designing experiences on the internet. From helping customers quickly find information to clearly communicating needs and interests, this resource will not only develop consumer loyalty but will encourage them to spread the word about the sites they frequent. Focusing on the three key areas of structure, community, and customers, designers will enable clients to focus on their own goals rather than on difficulties in navigating. Also included are tips on how to generate conversations with blogs, wikis, and podcasting to create a personal touch.”—publisher comments.

		DIY: The Rise of LO-FI Cultureby Amy Spencer Call number: PN4836.S64 2008 Spencer says “the DIY movement is about using anything you can get your hands on to shape your own cultural entity; your own version of whatever you think is missing in mainstream culture. You can produce your own zine, record an album, publish your own book—the enduring appeal of this movement is that anyone can be an artist and creator. The point is to get involved.” This is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of the DIY culture as it is today.

		Death with Interruptions by José Saramago Call number: PQ281.A66 I6813 2008 Portuguese author Saramago is one of the most acclaimed writers in the world today. He is the author of numerous novels, including All the Names, Blindness, and The Cave. In 1998 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He is most frequently compared with Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his writing is often described as realism tinged with Latin-American mysticism." Saramago's philosophical page-turner hinges on death taking a holiday. And, Saramago being Saramago, he turns what could be the stuff of late-night debates into a lucid, playful and politically edgy novel of ideas.

		Saved by Edward Bond Call number: PR6051.O5 S3 1979 Described by Bond as “almost irresponsibly optimistic”, Saved is a play set in London in the Sixties and reflects a time of social change. Its subject is the cultural poverty and frustration of a generation of young people. The play has had a marked influence on a whole new generation of writers in the 1990s.

		Virtual Worlds Real Libraries: Librarians and Educators in Second Life and Other Multi-User Virtual Environments edited by Lori Bell and Rhonda b. Trueman Call number: Z678.83.S53 V57 2008 This book is designed to help librarians and educators recognize the potential of multi-user environments (MUVEs) and consider ways to get involved. The contributors to this book describe innovative projects in Second Life and other virtual worlds, and demonstrate how reference, teaching, collections, discussion groups, young adult programs, and other services can be successfully applied in a virtual environment. I met some of the contributors to this book at the Internet Librarian conference in October.

		Web 2.0 for Librarians and Information Professionals by Ellyssa Kroski Call number: Z674.75.W67 K76 2008 Here is a book that will help academic librarians take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies. Using an easy-to-understand writing style, author Ellyssa Kroski provides information professionals with a detailed look at the latest and hottest technologies. She provides innovative, real world examples of libraries that are using these technologies to enhance their online presence, showcase services and increase patronage as well as helpful, illustrative screenshots. Whether to create a book review blog, social bookmark collection, subject specific RSS feed, or a specialized search engine, librarians will find this guide invaluable for promoting their services in a digital age and attracting even the most tech-savvy of patrons.

		Multicultural Counseling Competencies: Assessment, Education and Training, and Supervision by Pope-Davis and Coleman Call number: BF637.C6 P595 1997 In this volume, leading researchers and trainers in multicultural counseling and psychology address the issues of what makes a counselor multiculturally competent and how to create more culturally competent counselors. The contributors consider ways to evaluate counselors for their awareness, knowledge and skills in working with a broad spectrum of populations. Chapters also examine in detail the pedagogical implications of establishing competencies, including training philosophies and models as well as course and curriculum development.

		I’ll Fly Away: Further Testimonies from the Women of York Prison by Wally Lamb Call number: PS548.C8 I45 2007 “In 2003 Wally Lamb--the author of two of the most beloved novels of our time, She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True--published Couldn't Keep It to Myself, a collection of essays by the students in his writing workshop at the maximum-security York Correctional Institution, Connecticut's only prison for women. Writing, Lamb discovered, was a way for these women to confront painful memories, face their fears and their failures, and begin to imagine better lives. The New York Times described the book as Gut-tearing tales . . . the unvarnished truth. The Los Angeles Times said of it, Lying next to and rising out of despair, hope permeates this book.”—publisher comments

		People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts By Robert Bolton Call number: HM132.B65 1986 People Skills is a communication-skills handbook that can help you eliminate these and other communication problems. Author Robert Bolton describes the twelve most common communication barriers, showing how these "roadblocks" damage relationships by increasing defensiveness, aggressiveness, or dependency. He explains how to acquire the ability to listen, assert yourself, resolve conflicts, and work out problems with others. These are skills that will help you communicate calmly, even in stressful emotionally charged situations.

		The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard Call number: PS3563.I7358 D4 1999 This novel is a story about a family redeemed and reborn—one that will stun readers with its pain and surprise them with its hope, an unforgettable reading experience People magazine says “a drama with the tension of a thriller that moves deeply into territory of family ties.” You decide.

		Grendel by John Gardner Call number: PS3557.A712 G7 1989 The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in a book William Gass called “one of the finest of our contemporary fictions.”—a marvelous novel

		Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness by Suzanne Somers Call number: RA776.95.S63 2008 Breakthrough explores cutting-edge science and delivers smart, proactive advice on the newest treatments for breakthrough health and longevity. In addition to being a pioneer in a rapidly growing health field, Somers is a passionate, caring individual whose own life was derailed by disease and brought back to unimaginable, feel good heights that she wants all of us to experience.

		When Too Much Isn’t Enough: Ending the Destructive Cycle of AD/HD and Addictive Behavior by Wendy Richardson Call number: RA776.95.S63 2008 Richardson compassionately speaks to those who have ADHD and overindulge in food, drugs, alcohol, and addictive behaviors such as gambling, spending, and sexual addiction. She explains the scientific data to provide clear, tangible answers.

		Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard Call number: PS3363.I7358 S75 2007 Bestselling Mitchard offers the harrowing tale of four women lost at sea and pitted against nature and a cohort of contemporary pirates. Still Summer is at once a breathtaking adventure and a story about the bonds that hold friend to friend and mothers to daughters, and how facing our own mortality tests the truth of everything we think we know.

		A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid Call number: F2035.K56 1989 This is Jamaica Kincaid's expansive essay that shows us what we have not yet seen of the ten-by-twelve-mile island of Antigua in the British West Indies where she grew up. Lyrical, sardonic, and forthright by turns, in a Swiftian mode, A Small Place cannot help but amplify one’s vision of one small place and all that it signifies.

		People Styles at Work: Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better by Bolton and Bolton Call number: HF5548.8.B634 1996 With so much diversity in the workplace, it's no wonder people problems abound. Yet it is possible to overcome personality conflicts by understanding other people's differences instead of merely reacting to them emotionally. A sequel to "Social Style, Management Style", this book presents a comprehensive behavioral science model for understanding four different "people styles"--driver, analytical, amiable, and expressive.