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by Nick Hayes

An extraordinary, timely update on the classic Coleridge poem

Is it possible to update a masterpiece? Only, perhaps, with a brand-new masterpiece. Written in 1797, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” was the original eco-fable; drawn in 2010, The Rime of the Modern Mariner is a graphic novel, now set in the cesspool of the North Atlantic Garbage Patch–thus adding a timely and resonant message about the destruction of our seas.

Hayes’s visually striking debut is drawn with complex, iconic images reminiscent of old woodcuts. Emerging from every exquisite page are the poem’s enduring themes: compassion for nature, a sense of connection among all living things, and rightful outrage at man’s thoughtless destruction of the environment. Powerful and evocative, lush and stark, The Rime of the Modern Mariner will appeal to fans of Habibi and Persepolis.

Find it in GRAPHIC NOVELS FIC HAY here.

by Nick Harper

With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say ‘No’ to our disposable society and make a real difference. Not everything has built-in obsolescence – as this fantastically handy guide to fixing everyday objects proves! Whether you need to repair a strap on a favourite handbag or mend a leak in a washing machine, How to Repair Everything is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade for the person who likes to do-it-yourself.

From quick fixes that will get you out of a jam to permanent solutions that make the item good as new, this is perfect for anyone who hates the throwaway society and would much rather refurb and recycle. With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say ‘No’ to our disposable society and make a real difference. Whether it’s a sweater that’s shrunk in the wash, a broken umbrella spoke or fixing a microwave oven, you’ll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools and a bit of patience.

Find it in Nonfiction here.

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Speedy O’Hare’s Sun Valley Race tells the delightful local tale about a woodpecker Piney Woodpecker, who discovers a group of rabbits who can ski. The group of rabbits oversee skiing on Sun Valley’s Limelight Run. The pages are filled with adorable illustrations of the rabbits’ adventures. The book is inscribed with ” To all kids from Cindy Patrick and Patrick Xmas 88,” in red pen on the first page.

Regional History Museum, F94.02.19, Don and Gretchen Fraser Collection.

This paper pass granted an employee of Sun Valley access to the 1947 Harriman Cup Races, held on both Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain. The 1947 races were the first to be held following World War II and doubled as US Olympic Tryouts.

Center for Regional History, E-0151, Forrest MacMullen Collection.