In it's ongoing efforts to increase clarity and remain relevant while, at the same time, stay true to the intent of the authors and original text, the translating body of the NIV released the online version of it's most recent revision and update.
You can search the text as well as compare it to the two previous versions here: http://www.biblegateway.com You can also find out the methods used and the approach applied by the translating committee.
More information about this release can be found here: http://www.biblica.com/news/106
"When the books of the Bible were first written, they captured exactly what God wanted to say in the languages and idioms used by the ordinary people of the time" said Professor [Douglas] Moo. "The NIV seeks to recover these priorities, allowing readers to perceive the structure of the original and the meaning of the original at the same time. The changes we have made in the update maintain and strengthen this focus, reflecting progress in biblical scholarship, developments in English usage, and an ongoing concern for clarity. We have also used new tools, drawing on state-of-the-art computational linguistic research to guide us in our decision-making and to ensure that the words we choose maximize comprehension of the original meaning."
The print version will be released in March 2011 and the Hurst Library plans to add it to the Reference Collection.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
"All About Music!" Month and Staff Recommendations
Well, the school year is off to a great start and October is a busy month at the library!
Front of Display
Back of Display
Side of Display
(I purposefully did not take a close up shot of the side of the display so that you'd have to come in and read the hilarious comic I found) =)
While you're here, you'll pass right by our staff recommendations!
"This book is perfect for ages 8 and up. I fell in love with Brian Jacques' 'Redwall' series at a young age, and through years of re-reading them, they never fail to engage and delight. I cannot recommend them highly enough!" (recommended by me, Emily Skolrud)
"[This book is] a compelling read and informative account of a modern woman's travels through the Middle East and former Soviet Union. Contains thought-provoking insights into various Asian cultures". - recommended by Christa Strickler
"This tale, often misconstrued as a story of romance and passion, recounts the dire consequences of foolishly ignoring the sound advice of family and friends in favor of unbridled lust. A true classic". - recommended by Michael Anderson
This month we are highlighting music with our "All About Music" display.
Front of Display
Back of Display
Side of Display
(I purposefully did not take a close up shot of the side of the display so that you'd have to come in and read the hilarious comic I found) =)
This display is for anyone who likes, is majoring in, is involved in or wants to know more about music. The library has countless books, magazines and periodicals with pertinent, relevant information, as well as articles written by some of the top people in the business. A few areas of music that are highlighted in the display are worship, audio recording, music education and performance. Be sure to stop by and check it out and make plans to stop in next month when we highlight a different area of study.
While you're here, you'll pass right by our staff recommendations!
The staff recommendations give you the chance to see what the library staff is reading and loving. Here are just a few of the titles that are being recommended:
"This book is perfect for ages 8 and up. I fell in love with Brian Jacques' 'Redwall' series at a young age, and through years of re-reading them, they never fail to engage and delight. I cannot recommend them highly enough!" (recommended by me, Emily Skolrud)
"[This book is] a compelling read and informative account of a modern woman's travels through the Middle East and former Soviet Union. Contains thought-provoking insights into various Asian cultures". - recommended by Christa Strickler
These are just a few of the titles that the Hurst Library staff recommend as great reads. Check them out before they're all snatched up!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The world's most unlikely hero: Greg Heffley, a truly Wimpy Kid.
In this series, brand new to Hurst Library, you have the opportunity to read Greg's diary and see the world from his perspective. After all, it is terribly difficult to be a kid!
This way you don't have to wait until the new ones come out to get your Wimpy Kid fix.
Note to parents: This is the book I would hand to readers who were just advancing from Reading Level 4 or 5 (mid-elementary school), but were too intimidated by a lot of text. Wimpy kid integrates a fair amount of text with funny cartoons. This is a great bridge into larger, thicker books - it has the heft of a larger chapter book with the word count of a Learn-to-Read. After this, they can move right onto Percy Jackson!
Enjoy the adventure!
In this series, brand new to Hurst Library, you have the opportunity to read Greg's diary and see the world from his perspective. After all, it is terribly difficult to be a kid!Not only do we have the first installment of this funny series...
But also the middle two...
And the last!
This way you don't have to wait until the new ones come out to get your Wimpy Kid fix.Note to parents: This is the book I would hand to readers who were just advancing from Reading Level 4 or 5 (mid-elementary school), but were too intimidated by a lot of text. Wimpy kid integrates a fair amount of text with funny cartoons. This is a great bridge into larger, thicker books - it has the heft of a larger chapter book with the word count of a Learn-to-Read. After this, they can move right onto Percy Jackson!
Enjoy the adventure!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The New Encyclopedia of the Bible
This week's spotlight is on the latest edition of Zondervan's Encyclopedia of the Bible.
Generally speaking, I am not one to get excited about encyclopedias - I've got other things I'd rather be reading! However, one look at this resource and I am hooked.
There is great basic information on everything from Jerusalem to Catacombs, perfect for an experienced researcher just starting out on a new topic or a new student taking their first religious studies class.
Each entry explains the topic from both the Biblical and historical perspectives, as well as placing the topic completely within the greater world. Information, though not extensive, provides a basic understanding and a solid basis for further study.
Now that I have said my piece about the information in this book, let me step back into a more superficial position: BEAUTIFUL! Yes, this series is fully illustrated with full-color images.
Though the information is important, the way the information is presented is too. And this Encyclopedia covers both aspects wonderfully.
Generally speaking, I am not one to get excited about encyclopedias - I've got other things I'd rather be reading! However, one look at this resource and I am hooked.
There is great basic information on everything from Jerusalem to Catacombs, perfect for an experienced researcher just starting out on a new topic or a new student taking their first religious studies class. Each entry explains the topic from both the Biblical and historical perspectives, as well as placing the topic completely within the greater world. Information, though not extensive, provides a basic understanding and a solid basis for further study.
Now that I have said my piece about the information in this book, let me step back into a more superficial position: BEAUTIFUL! Yes, this series is fully illustrated with full-color images.
Though the information is important, the way the information is presented is too. And this Encyclopedia covers both aspects wonderfully.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Young Adult Books - Heroines
This week's new books were more varied than usual. With equal parts Nursing and Education, Fiction and Religion; however, the overwhelming majority was from our growing Young Adult section.
Even within the subheading of Young Adult, an even narrower topic emerged: African American, female protagonists.
When I was a wee librarian-ette, the only books with girls as storytellers were about falling in love, overcoming abuse, or involved dresses from the Renaissance. Even fewer of these books had multicultural, female protagonists... in fact, I am having difficulty thinking of a great young adult book with such a main character.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a noted exception. As is The House on Mango Street, The Devil's Arithmetic and Island of the Blue Dolphins.
That is why this week's Spotlight on New Books makes me so happy! Three new books with three exciting, female, African American, teenage heroines for you to read and enjoy.
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi Durrow
After a tragedy that claims the life of both of her parents, Rachel is forced to face issues of race and class. This book is not about the tragedy of her early life or, really, the injustice of racial identity, but about how one girl reacted to these experiences.
Flygirl by Sherri Smith
All Ida ever wanted to do was fly, just like her daddy. When WWII begins she sees her chance with the WASPs; however, she has to hide her African American heritage to do realize this dream. If you are forced to suppress your family and who you are, can you ever completely realize your dreams?
Mare's War by Tanita Davis
This story follows two present-day sisters on a road trip with their eccentric grandmother. Just as the road before them, their grandmother's story unfurls allowing them to learn about her past and theirs.
Even within the subheading of Young Adult, an even narrower topic emerged: African American, female protagonists.
When I was a wee librarian-ette, the only books with girls as storytellers were about falling in love, overcoming abuse, or involved dresses from the Renaissance. Even fewer of these books had multicultural, female protagonists... in fact, I am having difficulty thinking of a great young adult book with such a main character.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a noted exception. As is The House on Mango Street, The Devil's Arithmetic and Island of the Blue Dolphins.
That is why this week's Spotlight on New Books makes me so happy! Three new books with three exciting, female, African American, teenage heroines for you to read and enjoy.
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi Durrow
After a tragedy that claims the life of both of her parents, Rachel is forced to face issues of race and class. This book is not about the tragedy of her early life or, really, the injustice of racial identity, but about how one girl reacted to these experiences.
Flygirl by Sherri Smith
All Ida ever wanted to do was fly, just like her daddy. When WWII begins she sees her chance with the WASPs; however, she has to hide her African American heritage to do realize this dream. If you are forced to suppress your family and who you are, can you ever completely realize your dreams?
Mare's War by Tanita Davis
This story follows two present-day sisters on a road trip with their eccentric grandmother. Just as the road before them, their grandmother's story unfurls allowing them to learn about her past and theirs.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Pulitzer Prize Winners
The Pulitzer Prize is a yearly award honoring excellence in journalism and the arts - a prize that has been in existence since 1917.
Past honorees in the Fiction category include such greats as The Magnificent Ambersons, The Age of Innocence (my favorite book!!), The Good Earth, Gone with the Wind, and Our Town.
Of particular note in this category is 2007's winner, The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Haunting is the best word to describe this book and I am still lost for words on how McCarthy was able to craft such elegant prose from a story that was so minimal and wordless.
On the non-fiction side of the arts:Liaquat Ahamed, using his skills as an economist and historian, traces the origins of the greatest economic disaster back to the hands of just a few bankers. Yet these few toppled the economies of the Western World and, Ahamed asserts, brought about WWII.
These are just a few examples we have in the library of Pulitzer Prize winners.
For more information about the prize itself, click HERE.
Past honorees in the Fiction category include such greats as The Magnificent Ambersons, The Age of Innocence (my favorite book!!), The Good Earth, Gone with the Wind, and Our Town.
Of particular note in this category is 2007's winner, The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Haunting is the best word to describe this book and I am still lost for words on how McCarthy was able to craft such elegant prose from a story that was so minimal and wordless.
On the non-fiction side of the arts:Liaquat Ahamed, using his skills as an economist and historian, traces the origins of the greatest economic disaster back to the hands of just a few bankers. Yet these few toppled the economies of the Western World and, Ahamed asserts, brought about WWII.
2008...
What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America
Daniel Walker Howe's revolutionary understanding of the creation of modern-day America. How did we turn from a pioneer's outpost to one of the most industrial countries? That question provides the backbone to Howe's history.
What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America
Daniel Walker Howe's revolutionary understanding of the creation of modern-day America. How did we turn from a pioneer's outpost to one of the most industrial countries? That question provides the backbone to Howe's history.2007...
The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher
Though overshadowed by his more famous siblings (Harriet Beecher Stowe, for one), Henry Ward Beecher founded modern Christianity. By replacing God-fearing sermons with a focus on love and mercy, Beecher's influence continues to be felt in sermons every Sunday. Outside of the pulpit, his life held some demons which Debby Applegate chronicles in this fast-paced tale.
The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher
Though overshadowed by his more famous siblings (Harriet Beecher Stowe, for one), Henry Ward Beecher founded modern Christianity. By replacing God-fearing sermons with a focus on love and mercy, Beecher's influence continues to be felt in sermons every Sunday. Outside of the pulpit, his life held some demons which Debby Applegate chronicles in this fast-paced tale.These are just a few examples we have in the library of Pulitzer Prize winners.
For more information about the prize itself, click HERE.
Or come in and check out our special display
located by the Circulation Desk.
located by the Circulation Desk.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
READ Poster Winner!
I would like to congratulate our 2010 National Library Week READ Poster Contest winner...
Congrats Jonus!!!
Come check out his poster next week as it takes its place of honor!
Thanks to all of our wonderful entries and to all of you who participated in voting! We look forward to seeing your submissions next year!
Thanks to all of our wonderful entries and to all of you who participated in voting! We look forward to seeing your submissions next year!
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