In our weekly Top Shelf column, SWC Librarians highlight some of the best books, e-books, and websites out there. Thanks to Ann and Sidney for this week's selections.
Website Selection
San Diego Magazine
http://sandiegomagazine.com
When you chose a doctor don’t you want to have the best in town? How about an attorney? San Diego Magazine can help you find those professionals rated top by their peers. If you go to its website you don’t have to worry about obtaining a particular magazine issue, and you can also look at older lists and other lists.
I like this site, despite it’s not being very user-friendly, because of its “best of” lists. For example, it told me of a trustworthy, affordable mechanic who hosts free barbeque lunches every Friday and gives free car washes to his customers. I also now know where the computer repair technicians have the motto: “We’re not satisfied until you are”. One of the technicians even sends a customer e-mails notifying him of important updates! And best of all, I know which of Karen Krasne’s “Extraordinary Desserts” is considered the most sensational. Do you?
Book Selection
Last week I discovered a Reference book about 'losers'
Presidential Also-Rans and Running Mates, 1788 through 1996, Second Edition, by Leslie H. Southwick (Ref E 175.1 S695 1998)
There are biographies on all the major candidates who have run for the office of president or vice president, since 1788 (up through 1996), and who have lost the election. Even third party candidates are included if they received 10 percent of the vote. Read about party candidates in the Free-Soil, Prohibition, and Greenback parties! An essay at the back of the book discusses criteria for judging whether a candidate would have been an effective President if they had won, based on an analysis of presidents who have won. Very intereresting stuff. There are also rankings of presidents from polls and journals; photos, and a general index.
Last week I discovered a Reference book about 'losers'
Presidential Also-Rans and Running Mates, 1788 through 1996, Second Edition, by Leslie H. Southwick (Ref E 175.1 S695 1998)
There are biographies on all the major candidates who have run for the office of president or vice president, since 1788 (up through 1996), and who have lost the election. Even third party candidates are included if they received 10 percent of the vote. Read about party candidates in the Free-Soil, Prohibition, and Greenback parties! An essay at the back of the book discusses criteria for judging whether a candidate would have been an effective President if they had won, based on an analysis of presidents who have won. Very intereresting stuff. There are also rankings of presidents from polls and journals; photos, and a general index.
-Ann
Website Selection
San Diego Magazine
http://sandiegomagazine.com
When you chose a doctor don’t you want to have the best in town? How about an attorney? San Diego Magazine can help you find those professionals rated top by their peers. If you go to its website you don’t have to worry about obtaining a particular magazine issue, and you can also look at older lists and other lists.
I like this site, despite it’s not being very user-friendly, because of its “best of” lists. For example, it told me of a trustworthy, affordable mechanic who hosts free barbeque lunches every Friday and gives free car washes to his customers. I also now know where the computer repair technicians have the motto: “We’re not satisfied until you are”. One of the technicians even sends a customer e-mails notifying him of important updates! And best of all, I know which of Karen Krasne’s “Extraordinary Desserts” is considered the most sensational. Do you?
-Sidney
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