New Titles Added to Our Library!

These were all purchased from Another Story in Roncesvalles - - - one of the best book stores around.

THE PERFECT SWORD
Scott Goto
Master swordsmith Sensei Masa and his apprentice Michio work long and hard to create magnificent swords. When a new sword is finished, they must find a warrior worthy of it. A series of seemingly worthy men come to buy it, but Sensei finds them each too cruel, too privileged, or too selfish. While in the market one day, they see a brave young samurai disarm a thief without using his sword. They invite him to their home. When he reveals himself to be both honorable and constantly trying to be better, Sensei gives the humble but delighted youth the sword.

THE GOLDEN RULE

Ilene Cooper

A nameless boy and his grandfather discuss the meaning of the Golden Rule, its universality, and ways to practice it. Grandfather points out that many religions and cultures, from Christianity to Hinduism to the Shawnee tribe, have their own variations, and he quotes six examples. The boy wonders what the world would be like if more people practiced the Rule, and Grandfather explains that "It begins with you." The rich, golden paintings and large format reinforce the importance of the topic. 

THE CITY ABC BOOK

Zoran Milich

Every large city is filled with sights and sounds and lots and lots of words. But have you ever looked at the city itself? At the shapes created by wood, concrete, metal and paint? A keen eye and a little inspiration are all it takes to discover a hidden alphabet among the architecture of a bustling metropolis. The City ABC Book features dramatic black-and-white photographs of urban landscapes with hidden letters boldly highlighted in red.

THE INDIE ROCK COLORING BOOK

The Yellow Bird Project

From the psychedelic cover of a hand drawing an explosion of instruments and swirls topped with a bird head to the 31 pages of coloring and games, each page in this book features a drawing by U.K.-based musician and illustrator Andy J. Miller. It celebrates some of indie rocks favorite bands. The first pages offer a chance to color in a Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! carnival and to find all of the birds in Devendra Banhart's beard. The book raises money for several of the causes that Yellow Bird Project supports. As Rilo Kiley's Pierre de Reeder writes in the foreward the book is, "a great example of how you can turn your love for music and art into something that can really help."

INUIT ART FROM CAPE DORSET

In this colouring book you'll find 22 pictures created by 10 different Inuit artists from Cape Dorset. The pictures are shown  as small reproductions on the inside front and back covers. When you colour them, you might want to try to copy the colours the  artists used, or you might choose your own. You'll notice that the Inuit artists make pictures of the animals and people of their community. You'll see owls and other birds, polar bears, seals, and fish, as well as people dressed in warm clothes. The pictures are very magical, don't you think?