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Recreational Reading Collection

The Beryl Ivey Library collects current bestsellers in a wide variety of genres, including Wellness, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance and more! 

Our Recreational Reading Collection is enjoyed by our Brescia community, as well as those of Western and Affiliate Libraries. This page’s intended use is for sharing our latest purchases, booklists, and more. Be sure to check back regularly for updates!

Please note: 

  • Recreational Reading items are Short Loan Material, and have a loan period of 28 days
  • Any overdue items result in a $2.00 fine per day they are late.
  • Recreational Reading items are not renewable online through your Library Account.

 

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Introduction to Climate Change
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The goal for #ClimateActionWeek is to raise awareness, answer our communities’ growing needs, and show that libraries are places to connect people and access resources on climate change.

The Beryl Ivey Library curated a reading list, “Introduction to Climate Change” for our students.

 

Book Cover - Climate cover-up

 

 Climate Cover-Up : The Crusade To Deny Global Warming

 by James Hoggan & Richard D. Littlemore

Call Number: QC903.H71 2009

 

Book Cover - the cartoon introduction to climate change

 

 The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change  

 by Grady Klein & Yoram Bauman 

Call Number: QC903. K64 2014

 

Book Cover - A World Without Ice  

 A World Without Ice

 by H.N. Pollack & Al Gore

Call Number: GB2405. P77 2010

 

Book Cover - No one is too small to make a difference

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference 

 by Greta Thunberg 

Call Number: GE195.7. T53 2019 

 

 

Book cover - A Cultural History of Climate

 

A Cultural History of Climate

 by Wolfgang Behringer

Call Number: GF71. B4413 2010

 

Book Cover - How Bad are Bananas

 

 How Bad are Bananas? : The Carbon Footprint of Everything

 by Mike Berners-Lee

Call Number: QC981.8. G56 B52 2011

 

Book Cover - We are the weather

 

 We Are The weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

 by Jonathan Safran Foer

Call Number: TX392. F65 2019

 

Book Cover - The Power of Sustainable Thinking

 

The Power of Sustainable Thinking : How To Create A Positive Future For The Climate, The Planet, Your Organization And Your Life  

 by Bob Doppelt  

Call Number: GF78.D69 2008 

 

Book Cover - Consumed

 

 Consumed : Food For A Finite Planet

 by Sarah Elton

 Call Number: S494.5.S86E51 2013

 

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