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Quilts, Quilting, and Quiltmakers

Posted: March 15, 2012

In honor of National Quilting Day this weekend, we thought it might be interesting to take a look at quiltmaking in Georgia. From the earliest settlers in Georgia to the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction to the shifts in designs over the…

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Book Adaptations Nominated for an Oscar

Posted: February 29, 2012

This year, six of the nine nominations for best picture were based on books. Take a look at each of these in NoveList. * Hugo, based on Brian Selznick's novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret (see articles in Literary Reference Center) * Moneyball,…

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Women’s History Resources in GALILEO

Posted: February 22, 2012

In honor of Women's History Month, here are a few resources in GALILEO to help you find the stories of women throughout history. Encyclopædia Britannica offers a spotlight on women, Encyclopædia Britannica Profiles 300 Women Who Changed…

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Happy Birthday, Galileo Galilei!

Posted: February 15, 2012

On this day in 1564, Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, Italy. To read about his life, see the Galileo Galilei article in Encyclopædia Britannica, or read through these articles in History Reference Center for a more in-depth look at this…

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Find Presidents in GALILEO

Posted: February 13, 2012

In honor of President's Day this month, it seems fitting to highlight some of the great resources in GALILEO that provide biographical information on our nation's presidents. Encyclopædia Britannica includes articles on all presidents from…