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History and Current Events August 2019
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| Reckoning: The Epic Battle Against Sexual Abuse and Harassment by Linda HirshmanA 50-year chronicle of the ongoing fight to end sexual harassment, culminating in the rise of the #MeToo movement in 2017 and the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018. Lawyer Linda Hirshman pulls no punches in this illuminating and incisive history, discussing the unheralded women of color who have been crucial to the fight and the men in power who have been detrimental to it. |
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The Code : Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America
by Margaret Pugh O'Mara
The historian author of Cities of Knowledge draws on firsthand perspectives to document the epic history of Silicon Valley, its deep involvement with the Clinton administration and its indelible world influence
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Area 51 : The Revealing Truth of UFOs, Secret Aircraft, Cover-ups & Conspiracies
by Nicholas Redfern
"Area 51 peers behind the highly fortified, heavily guarded CIA testing ground to understand fully the nature, history, and scope of the most secret and controversial base in the United States. It investigates the Cold War years, U-2 spy plane, SR-71 Blackbird, and chemical and nuclear weapon research as well as the base's link to an extraterrestrial presence on Earth, reports of alien autopsies, recovery of non-terrestrial spacecraft, and attempts to duplicate the fantastic, alien technology"
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| The Civil War in 50 Objects by Harold Holzer and the New-York Historical SocietyA chronological and illustrated object history of the Civil War is covered, featuring 50 New-York Historical Society artifacts curated by Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer. Objects include a child slave's shackles, a Confederate POW newspaper, a Union soldier's footlocker; a Zouave uniform; a recruitment petition for black troops; a draft wheel; prison art.
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| Rome: A History in Seven Sackings by Matthew KnealeThe books explores how 2,000 years of the Eternal City's history have been shaped by invading forces, from the chariot-riding Gauls in 387 B.C.E. to the Nazi occupation during WWII. |
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| Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World by Tim MarshallThe book covers how the physical characteristics of a region (including topography, climate, and natural resources) impact international affairs. Topics included are the Himalayas' significance in keeping China and India from warring with each other; how colonial powers' map-making efforts have resulted in nebulous regional borders; the division of the Koreas.
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| A History of Food in 100 Recipes by William SitwellFirst published in the U.K., this quirky and insightful Brit-centric culinary history traces the origins and cultural significance of 100 dishes, from ancient Egyptian breads (complete with instructive wall paintings) to celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal's signature meat fruit.
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Last Day of the Summer Reading Program
Saturday, August 3, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Youth Services
Saturday, August 3 is the last day to record your reading hours and pick up your prizes for the summer reading program.
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Gentle Flow Yoga
Saturday, August 3, 12:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Certified yoga instructor Lauralee Sikorski, who has taught over 5,000 hours of classes, will lead a free gentle flow yoga with emphasis on deep breathing and releasing stress. Bring your own mat, wear comfortable attire and come on an empty stomach.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Saturday, August 3, 4:00 pm
Library
Celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month at the library Pokemon gym! The featured Pokemon for the August Community Day will be Ralts. There will be Pokemon-themed giveaways while supplies last. Call Jonathan at 219-873-3045 for more information.
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Indiana History Online
Digital archive of state history, including histories, personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises and children's books.
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American Memory
Digital record of American history and creativity, chronicling historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America. Includes written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music.
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Indiana Memory
A free digital library of Indiana's unique cultural and historical heritage, including digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other media.
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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