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The wayfinders : why ancient wisdom matters in the modern world

Tuesday, 09 February, 2010

@TitleAnthropologist Wade Davis, who warns that fully half of the world's seven thousand human languages will disappear in our lifetimes, explores the disappearance of indigenous cultures and the dangers of unchecked globalization in this insightful new book.

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Library Word of the Day

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Onus

\OH-nuhs\, noun:
1. A burden; an obligation; a disagreeable necessity.
2. a: A stigma. b: Blame.
3. The burden of proof.
The onus of leadership fell on him.
-- Scott Ritter, Endgame

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Storyline Online

Monday, February 08, 2010

An innovative website featuring well-known actors reading quality children's picture books aloud. Offered free of charge, these imaginatively produced videos fully capture the intricate illustrations, colors and textures of each book. Storyline Online also includes a supplemental activities section developed by an Early Literacy curriculum specialist. The videos and related activities strengthen comprehension, verbal and written skills of English language learners worldwide.

Link recommended by: Mark Nelson

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Announcements

Louis Riel Day

Friday, February 05, 2010

The Red River College Libraries will be closed on Louis Riel Day, Monday 15 February 2010.
Library News

New Materials in the Library - February 2010

Friday, February 05, 2010

The Library's New Materials List for February 2010 is now available. You can view it here.

Award Winning Books

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Why not read an award winning book? The following award winners and shortlisted books are available in the RRC Library. Click on the links below to find out more or to check on a book's availability. 

Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, 2009

Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Literature, Illustration, 2009

  • Bella's Tree Illustration by Jirina Marton; Text by Janet Russell (Winner)

Newbery Medal Winner, 2009

Caldecott Medal Winner, 2009

Scotiabank Giller Prize, 2009

Man Booker Prize, 2009

Writers' Trust of Canada, Fiction, 2009

National Business Book Award, 2009

Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year 2008

 

 


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