Turning the Page: Must-Read Books from Centre Authors in the New Year
In celebration of December as "Read a New Book Month," faculty, staff and alumni authors from the 果冻传媒 community shared their hot-off-the-press publications from 2024.
If you are a Centre graduate and have published a work, share it with the Centre community by emailing Centrepiece@Centre.edu.
Here鈥檚 a must-read roundup to inspire your literary list as we turn the page on a new year:
FACULTY & STAFF
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The tools of environmental economics guide policymakers as they weigh development against nature, present against future, and certain benefits against uncertain consequences. The policies and research findings explained in this textbook are relevant to decisions made daily by individuals, firms, and governments.
The effect of the Cuban diaspora on Miami has long been observed, but how this history fits into broader trends in American history has not been properly understood. Only A Few Blocks to Cuba shows how a story of migration, federal largesse, and Cold War priorities shaped not only South Florida but our broader national politics.
The second book in Ciholas鈥 Cyrenian Trology, 鈥淭he Bronze Door鈥 opens to a turbulent time in history when great courage is needed to defy a tyrant. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of a world torn between cruelty and humanity.
& Jeff Fieberg, John Walkup Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Physics
From the American Chemical Society Blurb: 鈥淭his book outlines what it means to teach general education chemistry students, the so-called 鈥渘onmajors鈥.鈥 Our chapter 鈥鈥 describes the design of 果冻传媒鈥檚 Natural Science 110 course entitled 鈥淏ig Bang: Developing the Evidence鈥. Editors: G.L. Crawford and K.D. Kloepper
Philosophy is both a way of living and a way of thinking. This book explores the specifics of thinking philosophically by the emphasizing the importance of being philosophical.
Artist Georges Rouault channeled this healing energy in his powerful series Miserere et Guerre, a collection of prints created amidst World War I in France. This stunning series of images still beckons the viewer on a healing journey. As an artist, therapist, and spiritual seeker, author Joel Klepac explores themes of suffering, grief, love, and hope in the first 33 plates of the Miserere series.
These Kentucky-flavored rhymes and tales deal with themes such as conflict; kindness; the passage of time; and, most of all, the might of words. Former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson says, 鈥Mommy Goose鈥檚 APPALACHIAN MELODIES is a children鈥檚 book and an adult鈥檚 book simultaneously鈥.the mixture of Mike鈥檚 voice and Minnie Adkins鈥 art is pure magic.鈥
The post-2011 surge of war stories in both America and Iraq show how combat violence blurs spatial and temporal boundaries, creating a sense of globalized warfare that seems to go on forever鈥攂oth in realistic literary and cinematic representations as well as superhero and Star Wars films.
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Get ready to experience the joy of solving a new type of logic puzzle. The Squarely puzzles found in this book will sharpen your deductive skills. Beginning with a completely empty 5 by 5 grid, you are challenged to fill all 25 cells with the digits 1 through 9 while following two simple rules. Fifty basic puzzles will get you started as you gradually develop techniques to solve the more advanced puzzles.
ALUMNI
and Professional Mindset Weekly Planner
As we move forward, we will see ups and downs, successes and setbacks as we pursue professional development. This journal is designed to help you regroup, rethink, and reset yourself when needed, as well as celebrate along the way.
Bryzzo, a chubby and spoiled Frenchie, thinks he lives the perfect life. That is, until his smelly Basset Hound brother, Dunkin, comes along. Will he learn to love his new little brother of will he have to unwillingly Share his treats and belly rubs from mom and dad forever?
Employment law attorney Teresa A. Daniel JD, PhD, draws upon numerous studies and interviews to show the real, devastating impact of toxic workplace culture and why leaders must care.
A moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas 鈥 and the origins of Juneteenth.
Garvey鈥檚 first novel, a mystery thriller, involves ancient history and mythology. 鈥淢y time at 果冻传媒 was crucial to helping me develop the writing and research skills needed to make this dream come true,鈥 he wrote.
In this gripping account, M. L. Jordan unveils the raw truths of the Civil War era. Beyond polished tales, dive into a world filled with desire, mystery, and chaos. Personal letters shed light on passionate love, deep betrayals, and unwavering faith. Experience America's pivotal moment through the eyes of those on the battlegrounds and in whispered secrets. This isn't just history: it's the heart and soul of a nation at war.
Having lived through recessions and pandemics, we all recognize the importance of financial well-being. But we are also living in a time of uncertainty, marked by injustice, climate crisis, and social change. How do we reconcile these two things--our financial well-being and our desire to advocate for a more just and equitable world?
Step into the deeply personal memoir that spans nearly eight decades of love, loss, and the challenges in between. This book shares the spiritual journey of a man whose life has been filled with significant obstacles and profound moments of faith.
Taking Flight is a captivating collection of poetry that takes readers on a poignant journey through the author's life, from the challenges of adolescence to the profound reflections of adulthood. With lyrical prose, raw emotion, and touches of humor, Mary Ruez Rogers weaves a tapestry of experiences that resonate deeply with the human condition.
A debut collection of photography by Jon Reynolds that includes photos from Acadia National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains to the Oregon Coast and many points in between.
Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children鈥檚 author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner鈥檚 life in this absorbing and whimsical novel.
