http://librarylink.regent.edu Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Regent University Library will close at 6:00 PM Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen Saturday morning at 8:00 AM and have extended hours for Finals the following week. For a complete schedule, please see our Hours & ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=249 Globalizing Theology: Belief and Practice in an Era of World Christianity, edited by Craig Ott and Harold A. Netland Reviewed by Robert Sivigny, University Librarian Given the fact that most Christians today live in the non-Western world, what implications does this have for the Church and its theological task? This is the ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=246 Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe Reviewed by Harold Henkel, Associate Librarian Things Fall Apart (1958) is a magnificent novel. Like all great writers, Chinua Achebe is at once compassionate and detached, and his story is both intensely local and universal. One of the great strengths of the novel is its refusal ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=245 Reviewed by Leanne Hillery, Assistant Librarian The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas L. Friedman The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is Thomas Friedman's chronicle of the changes taking place in science and technology that have, in essence, flattened the world. ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=243 Written by Dorothy Hargett, Supervisor of Access Services The Library is currently participating with SIFE in the "Let's Can Hunger" initiative, which is sponsored by Campbell's Soup Company and SIFE Headquarters. SIFE is partnering with Operation Blessing on this project, and one of its goals is to collect the $11,000 ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=241 On this Veterans Day we honor all American Veterans and pray for all who have served in the Armed Forces. November 11 is also Remembrance Day in many countries and commemorates the end of World War I. http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=240 Written by Dorothy Hargett, Access Services Supervisor Congratulations to Heather Brennan, who completed the 34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2009. Heather completed the 26.2 mile race in Arlington, Virginia in 4:51:56. Heather Brennan is new this year to the Library Circulation department. She brings a beautiful smile, excitement, ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=237 Written by Dorothy Hargett, Access Services Supervisor Congratulations to Chester Branch, whose first book, Holy Subtext has just been published by Pleasant Word Press. The book is a work of film criticism that demonstrates how films like The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, and On the Waterfront achieve dramatic power by weaving ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=236 Reviewed by Georgianne Bordner, University Librarian Religion in Multicultural Education, edited by Farideh Salili and Rumjahn Hoosain Is it possible to understand and appreciate other cultures without knowing something about their religion? Does teaching about religion in public schools violate the principle of the separation of church and state? Can ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=234 Written by Harold Henkel, Associate Librarian On November 17, Dr. Bramwell Osula will lead a discussion of Things Fall Apart, by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. The novel, first published in 1958, is recognized as one of the great African novels. The book is a powerful story about an Igbo warrior ... http://librarylink.regent.edu/?p=232