Media Shelf
The Media Shelf offers a sampling of creative research efforts at the University of Georgia including books, software, recordings, research resources and Web sites.
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The New Georgia Encyclopedia Companion to Georgia Literature edited by Hugh Ruppersburg, professor of English and senior associate dean of arts and sciences; New Georgia Encyclopedia general editor John C. Inscoe, University Professor of History Over a century’s worth of Georgia writers are described in this rich array of profiles originally created for the highly acclaimed online New Georgia Encyclopedia. Erskine Caldwell, Joel Chandler Harris, Carson McCullers, Flannery O’Connor, and Alice Walker are just a few of the famous authors who rub pages with lesser-known but no less interesting literary figures, recommended reading lists, and overviews of the state’s literary journals, prizes, and organizations. |
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Venice from the Ground Up James H. S. McGregor, professor and co-head, department of comparative literature From shallow salt marsh lagoon to thriving Renaissance city, to 21st century metropolis threatened by rising water, over a thousand years of Venice’s evolution is explored in this image-rich, highly readable historical guide. |
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Turtles of the Southeast Kurt Buhlmann, research scientist, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL); Tracey Tuberville, research coordinator, SREL; and Whit Gibbons, professor of ecology and senior research ecologist, SREL With more than two hundred color photographs, this clearly written and easy-to-use guide describes 45 native southeastern turtle species in terms of their size, distinctive markings, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, predators and methods of defense, with a special emphasis on conservation issues. |
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Global Bollywood Anandam Kavoori, associate professor, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Aswin Punathambekar, assistant professor, Department of Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Bollywood, one of the most prolific film industries in the world, is examined by leading scholars for its impact on cultural identity and transnational relationships. |
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A Bone to Pick: Everyone’s Guide to Gourmet Venison Cookery Gary Grossman, Distinguished Research Professor, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Whether simple venison stew or gumbo and garlic sausage, Grossman gives straightforward advice on the preparation of deer meat for soups, roasts, casseroles, and other dishes. |
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Letters to the Next President: What We Can Do About the Real Crisis in Public Education edited by Carl Glickman, scholar-in-residence, Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, College of Education How to improve the nation’s public schools? Experts and involved citizens ranging in age from eight to 92 give straightforward suggestions for change. This updated edition includes a list of organizations involved in education issues. |
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DigitalCommons@University of Georgia School of Law administered by James Donovan, faculty and access services librarian, and Carol A. Watson, associate director for information technology, Alexander Campbell King Law Library, University of Georgia School of Law This repository, launched in 2008, collects materials in a wide range of formats (HTML, PDF, PowerPoint, audio and video) that would otherwise be lost or difficult to access, such as theses, working papers, published research, briefs, speeches, conference programs and proceedings, press releases, and newsletters. |
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Forest*A*Syst developed by Kris Irwin, public service associate, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources; David Moorhead, professor of forestry, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (CISEH); and Chuck Bargeron, management information specialist, CISEH This dynamic, interactive site can help forest landowners to identify their land use objectives, connect with local natural resource professionals, and implement best management practices for a variety of benefits, including timber production, wildlife preservation, recreation, soil and water quality, and environmental sustainability. |
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The Seasons of Piazolla and Bronner Arco Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Levon Ambartsumian, Franklin Professor of Violin, Hodgson School of Music, (Phoenix USA, 2008) Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons gets the creative nod from Argentinean composer Astor Piazolla in Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires), and Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons is reinterpreted by Russian composer Mikhail Bronner in a 13-movement work that follows the months of the year.
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The Rest of the Year Solstice Sisters: Susan Staley; Maggie Hunter, BS Ed ’93; Anna Durden, academic advisor, College of Education The three-part harmonies of this trio have been enchanting audiences in the Southeast for more than 10 years. This recording features 15 swing, folk, and original songs performed with a variety of instruments in a friendly, down-home style. |
Send suggestions for Media Shelf of work by UGA personnel to
Laurie Anderson, laurie@uga.edu.