Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Two Biographies for Adult and Younger Readers
“The Notorious R.B.G.” Now a cultural and legal icon, the 85-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s initials are emblazoned on T-shirts worn by a much younger generation of fans. She recently described … Continued
Announcing Our Newest Local Title: The Quiet Don
We are pleased to present our latest Audio Book offering, available immediately in a variety of formats and delivery options for your ease of use and reading pleasure. This is … Continued
Announcing Our Newest Local Title: Saving the Liberty Bell
We are pleased to present our latest Audio Book offering, available immediately in a variety of formats and delivery options for your ease of use and reading pleasure. Please note … Continued
What is leadership?
In her book Leadership in Turbulent Times (DB93029, CL19000), Doris Kearns Goodwin poses these questions, pertinent in any age: “Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How … Continued
Caribbean Fiction
The Caribbean Sea is a relatively small geographic area but is filled with many islands and countries that are very rich in culture and diversity. Many of these islands have also … Continued
A History of Squirrel Hill
Squirrel Hill is one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Having lived there many years and because I still enjoy visiting it, I was intrigued to read Squirrel Hill A Neighborhood … Continued
MLK 360: A Children’s Booklist About Dr. King’s Legacy
As a child, I remember studying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. only from one perspective—the man who had a dream. Without a deep understanding of Dr. King, I lacked the ability to apply some of his profound principles to my life. Years later as an adult, I read his autobiography and was amazed at the depth of his personhood. Out of this amazement, I created a booklist that allows children to understand Dr. King’s life as family member, activist, dreamer, and philosopher.
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict
I read Carnegie’s Maid (DB 89953) an historical romance by Heather Terrell (writing as Marie Benedict) out of interest in that period in Pittsburgh’s history when Andrew Carnegie was ascending … Continued
History Puzzles
NLS acquires audio and braille titles in many foreign languages from various domestic and foreign producers, as well as from cooperating agencies serving people who cannot read standard print around … Continued
People’s History
The saying goes that “history is written by the winners.” Indeed, most history books are still written by the winners. Howard Zinn, the son of immigrant workers in New York, … Continued