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- Book: Walt Disney
When you hear the word Disney, what comes to mind? Perhaps images of Snow White, Fantasia, or Mickey Mouse. Though everyone knows Disney movies, the man behind them is not as familiar. Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination... - Books: Stem Cell Debates
"No area of science holds such immediate promise for treating disease and improving human lives as stem cell research. But no area of science also causes such fundamental ethical concern and such ferocious political conflict." This quote from the book... - Books: Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month! Vairo Library has a book display featuring many resources on the accomplishments of women throughout history. The titles below are just a few of the wonderful resources we have to offer. Glory, Passion, and Principle:... - Books: Do's and Don'ts Around the World
Do you know what topics are safe for discussion in Ireland or the type of gifts to avoid giving in Japan? Whether you're preparing to study abroad or gearing up for spring break, learn how to avoid embarrassing moments by... - Book: Divorce
Britney and K-Fed...Nick and Jessica...Brad and Jen! Entertainment shows swarm when the marriages of hollywood couples come to an end. But the effects of divorce in general are not highly publicized. Two professors of psychology, Alison Clarke-Stewart and Cornelia Brentano,... - Book: The Starbucks Experience
Have a great business venture idea? Joseph A. Michelli, founder of Lessons for Success (a training and consulting firm), describes the five key leadership principles responsible for the success of "one of the great growth companies of our time" in... - Books: Revisiting Vietnam
Interested in comtemporary history? Browse the new book section in front of the circulation desk to find intriguing titles like the ones below on the Vietnam War. Rolling Thunder in a Gentle Land: the Vietnam War Revisited offers a comprehensive... - Book: Social Capital in the City
Social networks are crucial if you live in a big city like Philly. Richardson Dilworth, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Drexel, compiled ten essays about the importance of urban social networks in Social Capital in the City: Community... - Books: Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month by reading several fascinating books on African American history and culture. The titles below and many other great ones are displayed in front of the circulation desk in the library. Come check them out. In After... - Article: Healing the Heart
Pick up the February issue of National Geographic to read an amazing article about the human heart. Learn how this intricate organ works and take a closer look at coronary heart disease, "the number one killer of both men and... - Book: Good Day, Bad Day
"First day with kids. Exhausting. I'm emotionally spent. Can't remember much. It was all a blur" (pg 3). This excerpt is from Ken Winograd's first journal entry featured in his book Good Day, Bad Day: Teaching as a High-Wire Act.... - Book: Kinderculture
Loved Nickelodeon as a child? Learn why with the assistance of a great new book at Vairo. Editors Shirley Steinberg and Joe Kincheloe discuss how information technology shaped the modern era of childhood in Kinderculture: The Corporate Construction of Childhood,... - Books: The Life of a Musician
Looking for a rags-to-riches tale? Read a biography about your favorite musician. Learn about how these famous singers and rappers got their big start in show business. Billy Joel: The Life and Times of an Angry Young Man by Hank... - Article: 100 Best Companies to Work For
The January 22nd issue of Fortune features America's top 100 companies to work for, with Google at number one. The magazine asked 100,000 workers from 446 companies to evaluate their employers. Google is #1 for their many amazing perks such... - Books: Dress for Success
Put your best foot forward this semester by dressing smart. Whether it is for class, an internship or a job interview, make a great first impression with the help of these new books. Sherry Maysonave, the founder and president of...
