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We’re featured in Drawing Set!

The Esopus Foundation is hosting a new exhibition--Drawing Set--at the New York Public Library's Jefferson Market Branch from September 5th to October 7th! 

The exhibition will consist of artworks created by Esopus readers from materials provided by artist Marco Maggi. One of the works that will be featured is from the staff here at the Clarence Ward Art Library! 

Over the summer we received a copy of Esopus 24, which included a sheet of decorative stickers from artist Marco Maggi and another colorful sheet of paper on which to place them, as well as a request to mail the finished artwork back in so it could be put on display. Esopus received over 80 submissions from readers! 

To read more about the exhibit and opening reception, click here. 

To view a video of our process, click here.

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What are the Peatlands?  

"The peatlands of the Outer Hebrides (Scotland) are half land, half water. Into the Peatlands: A Journey through the Moorland Year explores the peatlands over the course of the year, explaining how they have come to be and examining how peat has been used from the Bronze Age onwards.  In describing the seasonal processes of cutting, drying, stacking, storing and burning Crawford reveals one of the key rhythms of island life, but his study goes well beyond this to include many other aspects, including the wildlife and folklore associated with these lonely, watery places. He also reflects on the historical and cultural importance that peat has played, and continues to play."--Provided by publisher

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Drought and pollution. What will be the outcomes of increasing water insecurities and climate change?

Downriver follows the journey of Hansman down the Green River, and her accounts of the pollution and its effects.“Green River meanders through ranches, cities, national parks, endangered fish habitats, and some of the most significant natural gas fields in the country, as it provides water for 33 million people. Stopped up by dams, slaked off by irrigation, and dried up by cities, the Green is crucial, overused, and at risk, now more than ever.”-- Amazon

Drought: “gives special attention to paleoclimate and the role of drought in the crises of ancient civilizations. A scientifically comprehensive and approachable overview of water issues throughout the world, Drought is a critical interdisciplinary text that will be essential reading for a broad range of students in earth science and environmental and sustainability studies.” – Columbia

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The Latest Challenge to Darwin from Michael Behe   

In Darwin Devolves, biochemist Michael J. Behe argues that modern theories of evolution fall short. Sometimes called “the Father of Intelligent Design,” Behe contends that Darwinism is actually the theory of devolving DNA, causing damage to cells. Now on the new book shelf, this is Behe’s third book challenging aspects of evolutionary theory.  In his review on the AAAS/Science Books, et al. blog, Nathan H. Lentz concludes “Ultimately, Darwin Devolves fails to challenge modern evolutionary science because, once again, Behe does not fully engage with it. He misrepresents theory and avoids evidence that challenges him.”

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Dinosaur wonders, the ancient creatures that intrigue young and old alike.    

The World of Dinosaurs : An Illustrated Tour, by Mark A. Norell explores the evolution of dinosaurs throughout their time on this planet. This illustrated collection details the profiles of these ancient dinosaurs with color photos, sketches, and fossils. 

American Dinosaur : a Cultural History of Carnegie's plaster Diplodocus, by Ilja Nieuwland explores the impacts of gifted dinosaur casts across Europe and Latin America. A team of paleontologists led by Andrew Carnegie discovered the longest and largest dinosaur remains in 1899. Since their excavation of the dinosaur, Dippy, they have shared casts of this magnificent creature with other countries around the world. 

Find both books on the new book shelf, as of July 5, 2019.

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Resource of the Month: Grove Music Online 

Grove Music Online is part of Oxford Music Online!

Grove is an authoritative resource for research on the history and cultures of music and musicians from around the world.

To access: search by title in OBIS or on the Con Library homepage!

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Drawn from the art library’s collection of more than 25,000 pieces of mail art, the spring exhibition in the Mudd Center highlights Argentinian artist Edgardo Antonio Vigo, a pioneer of the mail art movement that involved sending small-scale artworks through the postal service.  (via Oberlin College & Conservatory)