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Feminine Mystique
On this day (February 19) in 1963, Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, a call for women to achieve their full potential. Her book generated an enormous response and revitalized the women's movement in the U.S.- Login to comment
3 New Books in Social Science Make Top 10
#10: The Next 100 Years presents a fascinating picture of what lies ahead. George Friedman turns his eye on the future by offering a lucid, highly readable forecast of the changes we can expect around the world during the 21st century.- Login to comment
He's Just Not That Into You
This same-titled-book-turned-movie is based on a line delivered by one of the characters in a Sex and the City episode, "Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little," from 2003. It makes a single-woman wonder: if I like the guy, why is he sending me mixed messages?- Login to comment
Our Animal Friends
While dogs are still the most popular pets in the United States, these days people are befriending everything from turtles to mice. Whether you currently have an animal friend or are just thinking about adopting one, we have compiled a list of resources of interest to pet lovers of all types.
Pet Care
Aquariums for dummies by Maddy Hargrove and Mic Hargrove
An essential guide to choosing your marine tropical fish by Dick Mills
Getting to know your hamster by Gill Page
College Survival
Whew! You've been accepted into a college, but you wonder what it's going to be like. Or maybe you have a few worries about making it away from home? How will you study? What will you eat? The College Survival Special Collection offers a few good books and a few good links to help you make the best of your college experience.
Getting Adjusted
A few books and sites with a little of everything — good general guides to read if you want to know what to expect.
Books
The college dorm survival guide: how to survive and thrive in your new home away from home by Julia DeVillers — From avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 to decorating your space, this informative and funny guide gives experts' advice on everything you need to know to enjoy dorm living to the fullest.