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----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 2, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Sidney Sheep : the Adventures of a Young American Sheep = El Corderito Sidney : las Aventuras de un Corderito Americano. -- Denver, CO : Wool Education Center, 1973? -- 28 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. -- An educational coloring book in panel-and-caption comic book style. -- Parallel texts in English and Spanish. -- Call no.: PN6728.25.W58S5 1973 ----------------------------------------------------- Bohemio pero Abstemio / Boldú. -- Barcelona : Ediciones La Cúpula, 1995. -- 97 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. -- (Víbora Comix Novela Grafica) -- "Autobiografía." -- Alternative genre. -- Call no.: PN6777.B6B6 1995 Boldú, Ramón, 1951- ----------------------------------------------------- The Essential Jack Ziegler / compiled and edited by Lee Lorenz. -- New York : Workman Publishing, 2000. -- 149 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. -- (The Essential Cartoonists Library) -- "A Lee Lorenz book." -- "A Ziegler bibliography": p. 147-148. -- Includes an interview. -- Call no.: NC1429.Z47E8 2000 ----------------------------------------------------- Dere Mable : Love Letters of a Rookie / by Edward Streeter, 27th (N. Y.) division; with 35 illustrations in black-and white by G. William Breck ("Bill Breck") 27th (N. Y.) division. -- New York : Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1918. -- 61 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. -- Humor and cartoons about World War I. -- Call no.: D526.2.S85 Streeter, Edward, 1891- Breck, G. William, 1863-1920. ----------------------------------------------------- Incredible Comic Book Women with Tom Nguyen. -- Cincinnati, OH : Impact Books, 2010. -- 127 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- "The kick-ass guide to drawing hot babes." -- Includes index. -- Contents: What you need ; Drawing crash course ; Gesture sketches ; Basic anatomy ; Facial features ; Hair ; Showing expression ; The body ; The curves ; Appendages ; Models as reference ; Getting a likeness ; Different ethnicities ; Portraying younger women ; Portraying older women ; Clothing and accessories ; Finishing off ; The assignments ; Zeta the space girl ; Sexy jungle lassies magazine cover ; Cartoony cheesecake ; Sexy whips & women magazine cover ; Gorilla girl comic book. -- Call no.: NC1764.8.W65N48 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- In Odd We Trust / created by Dean Koontz ; written by Queenie Chan and Dean Koontz ; illustrated by Queenie Chan. -- New York : Del Ray/Ballantine Books, 2008. -- 204 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. -- Summary (from SkyRiver): Odd Thomas is a regular nineteen-year-old with the ability to see the lingering spirits of the dead. To Odd, it's not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company, others want justice. When the sad specter of a very frightened boy finds its way to him, Odd vows to root out the evil suddenly infecting the sunny streets of Pico Mundo. But even with his exceptional ability, is Odd any match for a faceless stalker who's always a step ahead and determined to kill again? -- Superhero genre. -- Call no.: PN6790.A83C47 I5 2008 Chan, Queenie, 1980- ----------------------------------------------------- Bee Movie : a Guide to the Sweet Life / Steve Bynghall. -- New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2007. -- 47 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. -- At head of title: DreamWorks. -- "Get the buzz on Barry B. Benson and his heroic adventures in the human world. Discover what goes on inside the beehive and how bees make honey, meet all the characters and relive the movie's most unforgettable moments. Explore the two worlds of Barry in the hive and outside." -- Call no.: PN1997.2.B44B96 2007 ----------------------------------------------------- Emergency! -- Derby, Conn. : Charlton Publications, 1976. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 (June 1976) - no. 4 (Dec. 1976). -- About rescue work. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-4. -- Call no.: PN6728.4.C47E5 COMPLETE HOLDINGS ----------------------------------------------------- Sinbad Jr. -- New York : Dell Publishing Co., 1965-1966. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 (Sept./Nov. 1965) - no. 3 (May 1966). -- Adventure story genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-3. -- Call no.: PN6728.3.D4S48 ----------------------------------------------------- The Sir Reginald Lime-Lime Story / written and illustrated by Pete Bastiansen. -- The Pillsbury Company, 1967. -- 24 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. -- Advertising and funny military genres. -- Call no.: PN6728.25.P5S5 1967 ----------------------------------------------------- Ensign O'Toole. -- New York : Dell Publishing Co., 1963. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 (Aug.-Oct. 1963) only. -- Funny military genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1. -- Call no.: PN6728.3.D4E54 ----------------------------------------------------- Sledge Hammer. -- New York : Marvel Comics, 1988- . -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 (Feb. 1988) - no. 2 (Mar. 1988). -- Detective genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6728.5.M3S48 CEASE ----------------------------------------------------- Snooper and Blabber Detectives. -- Poughkeepsie, N.Y. : K.K. Publications, 1962-1963. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 (Nov. 1962) - no. 3 (May 1963). -- (Gold Key) -- Funny animal and detective genres. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 2 (1963). -- Call no.: PN6728.3.G56S59 ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 3, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Dere Bill : Mable's Love Letters to Her Rookie / by Florence Elizabeth Summers ; with 43 illustrations in black-and-white by Natalie Stokes. -- New York : Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1919. -- 119 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. -- Humor and cartoons about World War I. -- Call no.: PN6161.S82D4 1919 ----------------------------------------------------- As You Were : a Book of Caricatures / by Frank Slater. -- London : Hutchinson, 1947. -- 96 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. -- Caricatures of prisoners of war met in Oflags VII C, VIB, and IX A/Z. -- Call no.: D805.G3S55 1947 ----------------------------------------------------- A Cartoon History of Roosevelt's Career, Illustrated by Six Hundred and Thirty Contemporary Cartoons and Many Other Pictures / by Albert Shaw. -- New York : The Review of Reviews Company, 1910. -- 253 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. -- Call no.: E757.S53 ----------------------------------------------------- What Am I Laughing At? / by Sgt. Ralph Stein. -- New York : Whittlesey house, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1944. -- 103 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. -- World War II cartoons from Yank, the army weekly. -- Call no.: D745.2.S74 1944 ----------------------------------------------------- The Female Approach : Cartoons / by Ronald Searle ; with an introduction by Malcolm Muggeridge. -- New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1954. -- 147 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. -- Call no.: NC1479.S39A44 1954 ----------------------------------------------------- Oh, Happy, Happy, Happy! / by Charles Saxon ; foreword by Vance Packard. -- New York : Golden Press, 1960. -- 96 p. : chiefly ill. ; 29 cm. -- "A collection of cartoons for our times." -- "A Ridge Press book." -- Call no.: NC1429.S35A5 ----------------------------------------------------- My Middle East Campaigns / by Brian Robb. -- London : Collins, 1944. -- 68 p. : ill. ; 15 x 20 cm. -- Cartoons about World War II. -- Call no.: D745.2.R58 1944 Robb, Brian, 1913- ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 4, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Edible Secrets : a Food Tour of Classified US History / Michael Hoerger & Mia Partlow ; illustrations by Nate Powell. -- Bloomington, IN : Microcosm Publishing, 2010. -- 128 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. -- Includes bibliographical references and index. -- Contents: Doughnuts: an introduction ; Fred Hampton ice cream ; Communist Jell-o ; Castro milkshake ; CIA popcorn ; Coca-Cola liaison ; Coca-Cola firebomb ; Ronald Reagan brownies & hydroponics. -- Summary (from publisher via SkyRiver): What do top-secret CIA assassination plots, Black Panther arrests, and Reaganomics have in common? Food, of course! Michael Hoerger and Mia Partlow collect, contextualize and graphically narrate declassified government documents with food as a theme! Over 500,000 declassified memos, debriefings and transcripts were combed to uncover some of the most important and iconic people and narratives from US history. Providing a voyeuristic insight into the US government, these documents are like reality TV for politicos and foodies: Assassinations by milkshake, subliminal popcorn cravings, Reagan's love of hydroponics, and what could be Fred Hampton's most radical action: giving ice cream to small children. -- Call no.: JK468.S4H64 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- Genesis / written by Mark & Mike Davis, Brandon Schultz ; pencils, Mark Davis. -- New York : Pocket Books, 2007. -- 1 v. : col. ill. ; 20 cm. -- (Blokhedz ; 1) -- "A Street Legends Ink Production." -- Summary (from SkyRiver): Seventeen-year-old Blak, an aspiring rapper whose rhymes shape reality, struggles to cope with the violence and temptations of the street, the machinations of underworld boss Bloko, his nemesis Vulture, and fierce gang rivalries. -- African American characters. -- Call no.: PN6727.D33B55 2007 ----------------------------------------------------- Mike Mehr. -- Münster : Redaktion Mike ; Wien : Mike-Redaktion, . -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- LIBRARY HAS: Nr. 6 (2006) -- Call no.: PN6758.M54 ----------------------------------------------------- Knax. -- Stuttgart : Deutscher Sparkassen Verlag, . -- Call no.: PN6758.K58 -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- "Das Comic-Magazin für junge Sparkassenkunden." -- LIBRARY HAS: Nr. 5 (2006). -- Call no.: PN6758.K58 ----------------------------------------------------- Evangeline. -- Norristown, Pa. : Comico, 1984-1989. -- col. ill. ; 27 cm. -- Published no. 1-2; v. 2, no. 1 (May 1987) - v. 2, no. 12 (Mar. 1989). -- Vol. 2 published by First Comics. -- Science fiction genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-2; v. 2, no. 1-12. -- Call no.: PN6728.5.C6E9 COMPLETE HOLDINGS ----------------------------------------------------- 100 y una Mulada. vol. 1 / D'buk. -- Guatemala : Artistic Four Productions, 2009. -- 100 p. : ill. ; 16 cm. -- "Rolando Ruiz, ilustraciones y textos." -- "Cosmics." -- Single panel cartoons, most with word balloons. -- Call no.: NC1460.D33C5 2009 ----------------------------------------------------- Uncanny X-Men : the Heroic Age (HA). -- New York : Marvel Worldwide, 2010. -- 40 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- (Marvel One-Shot) -- "No. 1, September 2010." -- Superhero genre. -- Call no.: PN6728.8.M3U5 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- X-Men : Second Coming. -- New York : Marvel Worldwide, 2010. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Complete in 2 nos, each "published as a one-shot." -- Superhero genre. -- Call no.: PN6728.8.M3X35 2010 COMPLETE HOLDINGS ----------------------------------------------------- ¡Tierra, Tierra, Tierra! : Clamor, Lucha y Resistencia Campesina / Filóchofo. -- Guatemala : Arte, Color y Texto, 2008. -- 185 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. -- "Filóchofo" is José Manuel Chacón. -- Educational comic book about politics and land reform in Guatemala. -- Call no.: HD1333.G9F55 2008 ----------------------------------------------------- La Canción del Grillo / Filóchofo. -- Guatemala : Arte, Color y Texto, 1991. -- 307 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. -- Includes bibliographical references (p. 302-306). -- Educational comic book about environmental degradation in Guatemala. -- Call no.: GE160.G9F55 1991 ----------------------------------------------------- La Pura Realidad. -- San Miguel Xalostec : PESA, . -- ill. ; 23 cm. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 110, 119 (1988?) -- Romance genre fotonovelas. -- Call no.: PN6790.M44P78 RECLASS ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 6, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- La Semana Mas Larga / x Jan. -- Barcelona : Ediciones B, 1994. -- 62 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- (Super López ; no. 6) -- First copyright (1981) by "Juan López (Jan)." -- Funny superhero genre. -- Call no.: PN6777.J3S806 1994 ----------------------------------------------------- El Asombro del Robot / x Jan. -- Barcelona : Ediciones B, 2005. -- 64 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- (Super López ; no. 14) -- Funny superhero genre. -- Call no.: PN6777.J3S814 2005 ----------------------------------------------------- 25 Años de Super López / x Jan. -- Barcelona : Ediciones B, 1999. -- 64 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- (Super López ; no. 33) -- Funny superhero genre. -- Call no.: PN6777.J3S833 1999 ----------------------------------------------------- Austin C. Williams : a Collection of Cartoons. -- 1917-1925. -- 25 leaves : chiefly ill. ; to 38-55 cm. -- Summary: A.C. Williams was a cartoonist for the Chicago Daily News (1913-1917), later the Detroit Free Press (beginning in July 1917) and the Detroit Times, who also did chalk talks and commercial art. The collection is mainly undated photocopies but includes four art originals (three cartoons and a watercolor) plus a brief article on Williams from Editor & Publisher, Oct. 27, 1917. Features listed on his letterhead are: Sheriff Snoop, Gas tank fables, Nubbin Ridge news, Lem Hoskins, Old favorites, The inventor, and Ain't that just like a kid. -- Call no.: mapcase NC1429.W535A4 1917 ----------------------------------------------------- Rabindranath Tagore. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-008) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Rabindranath Tagore, a multi-faceted personality, played a significant role in the Freedom Movement with his creative work that provided the then Indian society with a purpose, direction and programme. Tagore, also popularly known oas Gurudev, revived the traditional Indian style of imparting education by founding 'Shanti Niketan,' a 'guruskool' type institution. This book on Rabindranath Tagore, the writer of the national anthems of India as well as Bangladesh, will mesmerize you about the genius of this great personality, the first Nobel Prize for Literature winner for India, and will leave you asking for more." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B08 2011 Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 ----------------------------------------------------- Mother Teresa. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-006) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Mother Teresa, born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia, wanted to become a nun and joined the Sisters of Loreto, an Irish community of nuns and missions in India. Mother Teresa came to India in 1931 and moved by the prevailing poverty in India, served the poor and downtrodden throughout her life. Mother Teresa's selfless work was recognized not only in India, but around the world. This title covers the details of her altruistic work. She was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and the Bharat Ratna in 1980." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B06 2011 Teresa, Mother, 1910-1997 ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 9, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Winston Churchill. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-011) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Sir Winston Churchill, who was a soldier, a politician and finally a Prime Minister, is one of England's greatest 20th Century heroes. Sir Churchill is particularly remembered for his indomitable spirit while leading Great Britain to victory in World War II. This book on Churchill, who was England's Prime Minister twice, will give you a glimpse of the man who lived to be 90 and who was the only Prime Minister who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and will enchant you about how versatile a person he was." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B11 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Tansen. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-010) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Tansen, one of the greatest singers, composers and musicians in Indian classical music, was one of the nine jewels in the court of Emperor Akbar. Tansen, born as Ramtanu to a Hindu family, came to be known as Mian Tansen, the nickname conferred on him by Emperor Akbar. This title on this great musician who pioneered the Dhrupad style of singing, narrates his tory about how he learnt music from his Hindu as well as Muslim gurus and who also later married a Muslim girl." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B1 2011 Tansen, d. 1589. ----------------------------------------------------- Subhash Chandra Bose. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-009) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "While India's Freedom Movement under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership chose a path of non-violence and non-cooperation, the other freedom fighters like Subhashchandra Bose chose the violent way to overthrow the British Empire. Bose believed in the philosophy that freedom cannot be gained without bloodshed. Since he was always 'wanted' in India by the British, he chose to work from outside India, seeking help from other countries like Germany, Japan and Russia for India's independence. The exciting and inspiring life story of this brave revolutionary, who coined the famous words 'Jai Hind,' is detailed in this title."-- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B09 2011 Bose, Subhas Chandra, 1897-1945. ----------------------------------------------------- Kabir. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-005) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Born around 1398, Kabir, admired and loved by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, was a saint and mystic poet. Kabir's philosophy was an amalgamation of Hindu philosophy on reincarnation and a Muslim belief in One God and a rejection of the caste system." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B05 2011 Kabir, 15th cent. ----------------------------------------------------- Jawaharlal Nehru. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-004) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "One of the foremost leaders of pre-independence and the first Prime Minister of independent India, Nehru is also rightfully called the 'Architect of Modern India.' This favourite disciple of Mahatma Gandhi was also known as 'Pandit Nehru' who was educated in some of the finest schools and universities around the world." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B04 2011 Nehru, Jawaharlal, 1889-1964. ----------------------------------------------------- Bhagat Singh. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-003) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "The story of India's freedom cannot be complete without the mention of revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh and others. Bhagat Sing, who inherited the spirit of patriotism from his family, was an activist even as a student. To take on mighty British Empire to free India, Bhagat Singh resorted to violence as against the non-violence propagated by Mahatma Gandhi. The life story of this great revolutionary, detailed in this title, is full of bravery and his love for the nation. Bhagat Singh and his comrades never regretted the violence and faced the gallows with smiles on their faces." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B03 2011 Singh, Bhagat, 1907-1931. ----------------------------------------------------- Adolf Hitler. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-002) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Adolf Hitler, born in Austria and a school dropout, enlisted in the German army during the First World War and was responsible for starting the Second World War. The son of a customs official, Hitler struggled to make a living for himself as a painter. It was during this time that many of his extreme political and racial ideas originated. This title on Hitler, the greatest dictator of all time, will take you through the life story of this German ruler who wished to conquer the world and is responsible for the Holocaust, the darkest chapter in the world hi story." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B02 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. BPL-001) -- "Series biographies/poets/leaders." -- "For all ages." -- "Born in Porbandar, a small town in Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi became a famous world personality because of his determination, unyielding faith and profound values. He preached and practiced non-violence throughout his life. 2nd October, which is his birthday, is celebrated as International Non-Violence Day throughout the world." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5B01 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Historic City of Delhi. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. CTM-001) -- "Series cities/temples/monuments." -- "For all ages." -- "Located on the banks of the Yamuna river, the city of Delhi is witness to a glorious and tumultuous history of almost 2500 years, where most of the invaders of India settled and ruled the country. It's strategic location and rich tradition have not only made Delhi the natural capital, but also helped in its all round growth. This title, Historic city of Delhi, narrates the important events from Delhi's history, which will enlighten as well as entertain you." -- Historical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5C01 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Tirumala Tirupati. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. CTM-002) -- "Series cities/temples/monuments." -- "For all ages." -- "The richest temple in India, the Tirumala Tirupati temple is the most famous temple located near Chennai in South India. Patronized during the 9th Century by the then Pallava rulers, this temple is now the preferred destination for people from all over the world. This title on the most visited temple enlightens you, through mythological references, how the the temple came into existence." -- Also called the Sri Venkateshwara Temple. -- Historical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5C02 2011 Sri Venkateshwara Temple (Tirumala, India) ----------------------------------------------------- Ganesha. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-001) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, depicted as an elephant-headed God riding on a mouse, is one of the most prominent deities of the Hindu religion. Lord Ganesha, as the name suggests, is the chief of the Ganas (attendants of Lord Shiva). His birth, his wisdom and his supreme power makes Lord Ganesha the most interesting and adorable God. Lord Ganesha represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavours, and chronicles as to why Hindus worship Lord Ganesha first, before beginning any religious, spiritual or worldly activity. Perhaps this is the reason why his birthday (Ganesh Chaturthi) is celebrated on a huge scale through India with great pomp and splendour." -- Religious genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M001 2011 Ganesha (Hindu deity) ----------------------------------------------------- Akbar. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-002) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Akbar was the greatest of the Mughal Emperors that ruled India. He had to ascend the throne when he was just 15, but that did not deter him from becoming an efficient administrator. Though he was a Muslim ruler, he respected all the religions of India and brought about many reforms. Not only this, he always welcomed talended people from various artistic fields like music, painting, etc. The navaratna (Nine Jewels) 9 great and talented people that included Birbal, Baz Bahadur, Tansen and others, had a very important place in his court. The Mughal Empire prospered during his reign. This book brings you the interesting story of this great ruler who is remembered even today as Akbar the Great, and tells you the exciting events in his life." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M002 2011 Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605 ----------------------------------------------------- Akbar & Birbal. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- col. ill. ; 28 cm. 00 (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-003/004) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "One of the nine gems in the court of Emperor Akbar, was Birbal who not only entertained Akbar, but also saved him in many embarrassing situations. His matchless wit always outwitted even his enemies during his association with Emperor Akbar." -- Complete in 2 vols. -- LIBRARY HAS: v. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M003 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Ancient Tales of Wit & Wisdom. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-005/006) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "A collection of stories that have been told and retold innumberable times by our ancestors and forefathers, and still enchant us. As a child, you must have heard them, read them and would like your children to hear them too." -- Contents: Book 1: The animals and the fish ; The giant's gift ; The vain king ; The cock and the sun ; Book 2: The greedy hunter ; The deer outwits the crocodiles ; The cunning ox ; The clever rabbit and the arrogant elephant. -- Complete in 2 vols. -- Mostly in the funny animal genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: v. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M005 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Ashoka. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-008) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Ashoka, perhaps the greatest ruler of the Maurya dynasty, ruled India from 273 B.C. to 232 B.C. His vast empire extended beyond India to Afghanistan and Nepal. Son of King Bindusara, Ashoka had to fight with his brothers to ascend the throne, but he proved to be an efficient ruler and worked for the betterment of his subjects. The quest for expanding the empire resulted in the Kalinga War which became the turning point of his life and the destruction he saw led him to renounce violence. This title narrates the enchanting story of this great ruler who spread the message of Buddhism, engraved on rocks and pillars across his empire and his emblem of four-lions on one of those pillars is India's official seal today. The middle wheel on the national flag is also called the Ashoka Chakra." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M008 2011 Asoka, King of Magadha, fl. 259 B.C. ----------------------------------------------------- Arjuna. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-007) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Arjuna, the third Pandava in the great epic, Mahabharata, was not only the best archer of all time, but also a great devotee of Lord Krishna from whom he always looked for guidance. His famous bow, Gandiva, given to him by Agni, the God of Fire, made him invincible. This title on Arjuna, the great warrior of the Mahabharata, will unfold his story as depicted through events from his life. The book also tells you how the confusion in his mind at the Mahabharata War led to the timeless scripture of the Hindu religion, the Bhagavad Gita." -- Call no .: PN6790 .I52 W5M007 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Bheeshma. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-009) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Bheeshma, born as Devavrata to King Shantanu and River Goddess, Ganga, came to be known as Bheeshma after his supreme oath of celibacy. In the great epic, the Mahabharata, he always took the Kauravas side as part of his oath, though he wished good for the Pandavas. This title, on the great warrior of the Mahabharata, narrates the story of this eighth Vasu (celestial being) who was cursed to be born as a human and also tells us how this central character in the Mahabharata tried to prevent the Mahabharata War, but finally fought for the Kauravas." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M009 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Chanakya. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-010) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Chanakya, who lived in the 4th and 3rd Century B.C. in Pataliputra of the Magadha Kingdom (present-day Bihar), was the most famous social and political philosopher of ancient India. A scholar of the then world-famous Takshashila University, Chanakya helped King Chandragupta Maurya ascend the throne and was also his chief advisor. The Mauryan Empire flourished during the Chandragupta-Chanakya period." -- Chanakya is also called Kautalya. -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M01 2011 Kautalya. ----------------------------------------------------- Alvin and His Pals in Merry Christmas with Clyde Crashcup and Leonardo. -- New York : Dell Publishing Co., 1963. -- 80 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Includes musical score of The Chipmunk Song. -- "No. 1, December-February 1964." -- "02-120-402". -- Funny animal Christmas stories. -- Call no.: PN6728.3.D4A372 1963 ----------------------------------------------------- Bugs Bunny's Beach Party. -- New York : Dell Publishing Co., 1960. -- 80 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- (Dell Giant ; no. 32) -- Funny animal genre. -- Call no.: PN6728.2.D4D4no.32 ----------------------------------------------------- Chandragupta Maurya. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-011) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Chandragupta Maurya ruled during the 4th Century B.C. He unified India and founded and expanded the Mauryan Empire beyond India to Persia. Chankya, an ancient political philosopher, spotted and noticed the qualities of an able rule in Chandragupta at an early age and helped him ascend the throne. This title narrates the tale of this valiant ruler who became Emperor when he was only 20 years old. Chandragupta's life-story, who renounced the throne and adopted Jainism later in his life, will enlighten you about ancient India." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M011 2011 Chandragupta Maurya, Emperor of Northern India. ----------------------------------------------------- Draupadi. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-012) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "The daughter of King Drupada, Draupadi, was born out of a sacrificial fire and always considered Lord Krishna as her brother. Formally married to Arjuna, one of the Pandavas of the great epic, the Mahabharata, and the wife to all of them, Draupadi was an enchanting character. This title on Draupadi narrates the story of one of the greatest women of Indian mythology who always stood by the Pandavas like an ideal wife and how her humiliation at the hands of the Kauravas led to the great Mahabharata War." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M012 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Ganga. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-013) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Ganga, rising from the Himalayas, is the holiest river in India and it is believed that a dip in the water of the Ganges will wash away all your sins. Ganga, as a river Goddess, is a prominent character in the epic the Mahabharata. Also known as the Bhagirathi, this title, Ganga, narrates the story of how through the efforts of King Bhagiratha, an ancestor of Lord Rama, the Ganga was brought down on the Earth. It also tells how the mighty Ganga was tamed by Lord Shiva who held her in his locks and thus regulated her flow." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I5 2 W5M013 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Bugs Bunny's Halloween Parade. -- New York : Dell Publishing Co., 1953-1954. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 - no. 2 only. -- Continued by: Bugs Bunny's Trick 'n' Treat Halloween Fun. -- Funny animal genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 2. -- Call no.: PN6728.2.D4B845 ----------------------------------------------------- Gopal the Jester. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-014) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Laughter is the best medicine and who doesn't like humour that can keep one healthy? Stories of matchless wits like Birbal, Tenali Raman and Gopal which have been told many times and have kept us laughing over generations. This book on Gopal, one of those matchless jesters, will keep you engrossed throughout the book and not only make you laugh, but also enrich you in the witty ways of dealing with difficult situations which may bring unexpected solutions." -- Contents: Gopal outwits the Nawab ; The miser ; Gopal and the Hisla fish ; Gopal and the stars ; The thief ; The master. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M014 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Guru Gobind Singh. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. .ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-015) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "The tenth and last of the Sikh Gurus, Guru Gobind Singh lived during an extremely hostile period. His father Guru Teg Bahadur had sacrificed his own head to protect the Hindus, who were being threatened with conversion or death by fanatic Muslim rulers. In the midst of this political situation, Guru Gobind Singh gained great stature as both saint and soldier: a leader of firm spiritual principles and intense devotion to God, and at the same time, fearless dedication to protect all from oppression and injustice. The story of Guru Gobind Singh, who had to shoulder the responsibility as Guru when he was just nine years old, will not only inspire Sikhs, but every person who loves bravery and has faith in God." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M015 2011 Gobind Singh, Guru, 1666-1708. ----------------------------------------------------- Guru Nanak. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-016) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Guru Nanak, the founder and the first Guru of Sikhism, though born in a Kshatriya (warrior) family, evinced interest in divine subjects from early childhood. 'There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim,' were hsi words that inspired him to establish Sikhism, a religion that incorporated the best of both religions. The followers of Sikhism are called Sikhs, who are God-fearing and devoted to the service of the people. His birthplace, Talwandi, renamed as Nanakana Sahib in present-day Pakistan, is a sacred site for Sikhs all over the world." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M016 2011 Nanak, Guru, 1469-1538. ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 10, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Bugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies. -- New York : Dell Publishing Co., 1951-1959. -- col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- Published no. 1 (1951) - no. 9 (June 1959), cf. Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. -- Funny animal genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-9. -- Call no.: PN6728.1.D4B87 COMPLETE HOLDINGS ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 11, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Hanuman. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-017) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Hanuman is one of the many Gods of the Hindu religion and the greatest devotee of Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the hero of the epic Ramayana. Hanuman, a minister of the Monkey King, Sugreeva, is also the central character of the Ramayana. The title narrates the story of this son of the Wind God, his foster father and also tells you how the child Hanuman leaped toward the shining Sun, mistaking it to be a fruit and was hurt and then came to be known as Hanuman as suggested by Lord Brahma." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M017 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Hitopadesha. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-018/019) -- Complete in 2 vols. -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Since the time we are children, we are told stories that we thereafter pass on to our own children and they in turn to their children and so on. 'Hitopadesha' means advice given for the good. These moral stories will not only entertain you, but also teach you lessons for life that will help you deal with life's practical problems." -- Contents: Book 1: The old vulture ; The elephant and the jackal ; The greedy traveler ; Book 2: The false friend ; The lion, the mouse and the cat ; The two friends. -- Funny animal genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: v. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M018 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Jahangir. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-020) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Jahangir, also known as Salim, succeeded Akbar the Great and consolidated the Mughal Empire. Like his father, Jahangir loved fine arts and encouraged the growth of poetry, art, dance, music, etc. Since Akbar's reign lasted for a fairly long period, Jahangir, out of anxiety of acquiring the throne, rebelled against his father. This book brings you the exciting story of his life with interesting details narrated with excellent illustrations and also includes details about his famous 'Chain of Justice' which was hanging from a bell at his palace. Anyone seeking justice could ring the bell and would be granted an appearance before the Emperor." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M02 2011 Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627. ----------------------------------------------------- Jataka Tales. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-021/022) -- Complete in 2 vols. -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "There are certain stories which have outlived generations and entertained one and all and Jataka tales are prominent among them. These stories, which could be read over and over again, will continue to charm you irrespective of your age." -- Contents: Book 1: The crocodile and the monkey ; The Brahmin and the goat ; The monkey king ; The rabbit and his dream ; Book 2: The jackal and the she-goat ; The elephant and the dog ; The tale of two parrots ; The unlucky man. -- Mostly in the funny animal genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: v. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M021 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Jesus Christ. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-023) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Jesus Christ, as we all know today, was born as John the Baptist and his birth was prophesied by an angel of Lord, Gabriel. Jesus, regarded as the embodiment of the best qualities in human nature, is the central figure of Christianity which views him as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. This book narrates the story, supported by wonderful illustrations, of Jesus Christ, who is revered not only by Christians, but also by other faiths. Jesus, also called the Son of God, asked for forgiveness for the people who crucified him and his story will inspire you to wish good for the people who inflict pain upon you." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M023 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Mahavira. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-026) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Mahavira, born as Prince Vardhamana to King Siddhartha and his wife, Trishala, in Kundagram near Vaishali in Bihar in 599 B.C., is the epitome of suffering and endurance. Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, came to be known as Mahavira because of his adventurous acts during his childhood. This title, which tells the life story of Mahavira, will leave you excited to know more about this great saint. Mahavira, who continued to spread principles of Jainism, attained Kevala State after 12 long years of deep meditation, silence and compassion." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M026 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Chou xiao ya / zhu bian Huang Lizhao. -- Taibei Shi : Jiang men wen wu chu ban you xian gong si, Minguo 81 [1992]. -- 48 p. : col. ill. ; 17 x 18 cm. -- (Shi jie tong hua ming zhu cai se wen ku ; 10) -- Chinese; Text accompanied by zhu yin fu hao. -- Illustrated text. -- Hans Christian Andersen's Grimme Ælling (The Ugly Duckling) in Chinese. -- Call no.: PL2449.C46 1992 Huang, Lizhao. ----------------------------------------------------- Mirabai. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-027) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Mirabai, originally a princess of a small kingdom in Rajasthan, was given an idol of Krishna in her childhood and was told that he was her husband with an intention to amuse her. However, since that day, she considered Krishna as her husband. This title on Mirabai, the greatest Krishna devotee of modern times, takes you through her life story, who lived with Krishna in her virtual world and also enlightens you on how her intense devotion to Krishna let her sail through life. -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M027 2011 Mirabai, fl. 1516-1546. ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 13, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Fan Mail / Lowell Thomas ; illustrated by Soglow. -- New York : Dodge Publishing Company, 1935. -- 171 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. -- Call no.: PN6161.T533 Thomas, Lowell, 1892-1981. ----------------------------------------------------- The Blue Dragon / Robert Lepage, Marie Michaud ; illustrations, Fred Jourdain. -- Toronto, ON : House of Anansi Press, 2011. -- 1 v. : col. ill. ; 31 cm. -- Translation of: Le Dragon Bleu. -- Summary (from SkyRiver): In this adaptation of Robert Lepage and Marie Michaud's play of the same name, East meets West, the personal meets the political, and old meets new. Claire, a Quebecoise art dealer, arrives in China to adopt a little girl. There she visits Pierre, her ex-husband, who after fifteen years in China has been absorbed into a life of bicycles, tea, and calligraphy and has begun to question the new directions his adopted country is going in. Claire and Pierre's lover, the young Chinese artist Xiao Ling, become fast friends. Through this classic love triangle, "The Blue Dragon" looks at aging, cultural confusion, fertility, and creativity, and confronts some of modern China's most intriguing paradoxes. -- Alternative genre. -- Call no.: PN6733.J63D713 2011 Michaud, Marie, 1957- Jourdain, Fred, 1984- ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 16, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Nala Damayanti. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-028) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Nala, the handsome and brave king of the Nishadha Kingdom, was told about Damayanti's beauty by Sage Narada, who was always roving within the three worlds. Nala, longing to convey his fellings to Damayanti, the Princess of Vidarbha, used a swan as his messenger and later married her. This title, narrating the story from the epic Mahabharata, enlightens you about the many events that took place before their marriage. The climax of this great love story, translated in Latin in the 19th Century, will leave you wandering the trails of their destiny." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M028 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Prithviraj Chauhan. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-029) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu ruler of Delhi, was the king of one of the many kingdoms that disintegrated after the fall of Harsha Vardhana in the 7th Century. The defeat of Prithviraj of the Chauhan dynasty by Mohammad Ghori in 12th Century led to the Muslim rule of India for the next 700 years. This title on this brave king, who tried to united other Hindu kings against Muslim invasion, will enchant you with his exciting stories. The episode of his elopement with the daughter of his enemy will make you admire his courage." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M029 2011 Prthviraja, King of Ajmer and Delhi, 1159-1192 ----------------------------------------------------- Rama. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-030) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as stated in Indian mythology, is the hero of the great epic, the Ramayana. Rama is considered an ideal husband, brother and ruler and is one fo the most worshipped Gods in India. This title, Rama, describes his life story as Lord Vishnu who descended on Earth to destroy evil and spread happiness, how Rama opted for exile, to honour the pledge of his father, that finally led to the abduction of his wife, Sita, and the killing of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M03 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Raman of Tenali. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-031/032) -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-2. -- Complete in 2 nos. -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Raman of Tenali, a Telugu poet and jester at the court of king Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara, is popular not only in South India, but throughout India. There are innumberable stories of this great person who is more famous for his wit and wisdom than his poems. Raman of Tenali is like Birval from the court of the Mughal Emperor who was always envied by other courtiers." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M031 2011 Tenali Ramakrshna ----------------------------------------------------- Ramayana. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 96 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-033) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "The Ramayana and Mahabharata are the two great epics of the Hindu religion which are read over again and again since times immemorial. Stories from these epics are told and retold, from generation to generation and have still not lost theri charm of listening as well as reading them again and again. This title, The Ramayana, brings to you the great epic in a brief form with wonderful illustrations on each page depicting the events from the epic. This short version of the epic tells the story of Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu which is sure to charm you to emulate the qualities of the greatest son and king of all times." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M033 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 18, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Las Peseras : Cada Vuelta una Aventura. -- Mexico, D.F. : Editormex Mexicana, . -- ill. ; 14 cm. -- "Solo adultos." -- Fotonovela format, about taxicab drivers. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 25 (1989). -- Call no.: PN6790.M44P44 RECLASS ----------------------------------------------------- Rana Pratap. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-034) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Rana Pratap was the only Sisodiya Rajput King during the Mughal reign who could not be lured to serve the emperor. Despite all the odds against him, he chose to keep the kingdom of Mewar independent, despite pressure from his peers. This title on this brave Rajput king will overwhelm you once you realize the hardships he had undergone to keep his honour, whose valiance in the battle of Haldighati is praised even today, and will also enlighten you as to why he is considered to be the epitome of the fiery Rajput." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M034 2011 Pratap Singh, Rana of Udaipur, d. 1597. ----------------------------------------------------- The Forgotten Soldier / Guy Sajer. -- Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, 2000. -- 465 p. ; 23 cm. -- (AUSA Institute of Land Warfare Book) -- Translation of: Soldat oublié. -- "Guy Sajer" is a pseud. of Guy Mouminoux, who is a French comics artist under another pseudonym, "Dimitri." -- Personal narrative of the World War, 1939-1945. -- Call no.: D764.S23413 1990 DIFFERENT ED REPLACEMENT COPY ----------------------------------------------------- Rani of Jhansi. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-035) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi was one of the important leaders of the Great Indian Rebellion of 1857. Married to the king of Jhansi, a princely state and trained in martial arts, Laxmibai became the rule when her husband died prematurely. This title, devoted to the life-story of this great woman warrior, will enlighten you on the unjust methods of the then British rule in taking over her kingdom. 'Meri Jhansi Nahi Doongi' (I will not give my Jhansi) were her words which inspired her subjects to a valiant fight against the British invasion." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M035 2011 Lakshmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi, d. 1858. ----------------------------------------------------- Sai Baba. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-036) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Saibaba, one of the most popular and beloved saints of modern India, is popular among Hindus as well as Muslims. Hardly anybody knows where he was born and from where he came to Shirdi, but Shirdi in Maharashtra where lived for most of his life is one of the most visited pilgrimage places. This title on Saibaba, who some say was Muslim and some Hindu, will enlighten you about the important events of his life, such as lighting lamps with water instead of oil, when the grocers refused to give him free oil." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M036 2011 Sri Sai Baba, 1836-1918. ----------------------------------------------------- Children's Letters to God : the New Collection / compiled by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall ; illustrated by Tom Bloom. -- New York : Workman Pub., 1991. -- 48 p. : col. ill. ; 15 cm. -- Summary (from OCLC): A new collection of questioning, serious, reverent, and humorous letters which children have written to God. -- Call no.: PN6231.C32M3 1991 ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 20, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- The British Character, Studied and Revealed / by Pont ; with an introduction by E.M. Delafield. -- New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1939. -- 119 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. -- "The illustrations in this book are reproduced from 'Punch'" -- Call no.: NC1479.L27 1939 ----------------------------------------------------- Shah Jahan. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-037) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Shah Jahan, the fifth of the great Mughals, was the son of Jahangir, but a favourite of his grandfater, Akbar the Great. The period of his reign was the golden age of Mughal art and architecture and he built many monuments, including the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was an able ruler and an efficient administrator and aimed at spreading the Mughal Empire. But this great ruler, in his last days, was captured and imprisoned by his own son, Aurangzeb." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M037 2011 Shahjahan, Emperor of India, ca. 1592-1666. ----------------------------------------------------- Shiva & Parvati. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-038) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Shiva & Parvati, like Vishnu & Lakshmi, is the most revered couple in Hindu religion. Unlike Lakshmi, Parvati has taken birth on Earth many times in different incarnations and was united with Lord Shiva every time, who can't stay for a long time without his consort by his side. This title, Shiva & Parvati, narrates the enchanting story of Parvati, the daughter of King Himavan and Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity in Indian mythology and widely worshipped god. It details, with wonderful illustrations how they were united, again and again." -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M038 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Sonia. -- Bordeaux : IPG, 1974. -- 97 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. -- (Cine-roman ; no. 4) -- "Romans-photos géants". -- Contents: Coeur solitaire ; Petits papiers. -- Romance genre photonovels. -- Call no.: PN6748.S6C6 1974 RECLASS ----------------------------------------------------- Paquita de Viernes. -- México, D.F. : Editorial Panamericana, . -- ill. ; 21 cm. -- Other titles: Paquita viernes ; Paquita edición de viernes. -- "Historias de amor y de pasión." -- Stories in text and comics/fotonovela formats. -- Romance genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1382 (1954). -- Call no.: PN6790.M44P33V5 RECLASS ----------------------------------------------------- Shivaji. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-039) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Shivaji, who fought the Mughals against all odds, is one of the most inspirational figures of contemporary India. He founded the Hindavi Swarajya, a sovereign Hindu state and united the common man to rise against the tyranny of the Muslim rulers. This exciting title, details important events of Shivaji's life supported by wonderful illustrations, and gives you glimpses of his journey in founding his kingdom. It also enlightens you on how he was not only a great warrior, but also an excellent administrator." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M039 2011 Shivaji, Raja, 1627-1680. ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 23, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Vikram & Betal. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-040/041) -- Complete in 2 nos. -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Stories of Vikram and Betal are an integral part of rich Indian culture, and impart a meaningful lesson to the readers. These stories, originally written in Sanskrit, are based on King Vikramaditya (Vikram), and Betaal, a vampire spirit who inhabits and animates dead bodies. The Vikram and Betal series narrate some of the most interesting stories that are told and retold over generations. These stories are based on the same pattern where Vikram answers a question and Betal flies back to the tree." -- Contents: Book 1: King Vikramaditya and the hermit ; The two brothers ; The gambler ; The right groom ; book 2: The brainy brother ; The wise decision ; The wise sage ; The correct choice ; Generosity. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M04 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Mullah Nasruddin. -- Mumbai : Wilco Publishing House, 2011. -- 16 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. -- (Wilco Picture Library ; v. MHD-042) -- "Series Indian mythology & tales/ history/divinity." -- "For all ages." -- "Though Nasruddin Hodja, popularly known as Mullah Nasruddin, lived centuries ago, his stories are being retold till date. Nasruddin, famous for his wit and sharp mind, made people laugh and also gave quick solutions for tricky situations. This title, covering the stories that have a timeless appeal, of Mullah Nasruddin, a man who is still popular today, will not only make you laugh, but also provide an insightful solution in dealing with difficult situations." -- Contents: Search for wisdom ; The challenge ; Nasruddin the trader ; Courtesy. -- Call no.: PN6790 .I52 W5M042 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Ventana al Drama. -- Mexico, D.F. : Editora Senda, . -- ill. ; 21 cm. -- Romance genre fotonovelas. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 5, 7 (1990). -- Call no.: PN6790.M44V425 RECLASS ----------------------------------------------------- Le Voyage / Baudoin. -- Paris : L'Association, 2005. -- (Collection Ciboulette ; v. 10) -- Alternative genre. -- Call no.: PN6747.B3445V6 2005 ----------------------------------------------------- Contes Africains en Bandes Dessinés. -- Editions Petit à Petit, 2010. -- 64 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. -- African stories. -- Call no.: PN6746.C6A34 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- 59 Auteurs de Bande Dessinée / Christiane et Claude Dityvon. -- Paris : Futuropolis, 1981. -- 127 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. -- Photographic portraits of comics creators: Barbe, Barbier, Bilal, Binet, Bretécher, Cabanes, Cabu, Caro, Cestac, Chapiron, Christin, Clavel, Claveloux, Denis, Druillet, Dubos, F'Murr, Forest, Franc, Frank, Fred, Gébé, Gibrat, Gillon, Gir-Mœbius, Goetzinger, Golo, Goossens, Got, Gotlib, Hugot, Keleck, Lauzier, Lob, Lucques, Mandryka, Margerin, Mézières, Millet, Montellier, Nicollet, Nocoulaud, Petillon, Picasso, Pichard, Poussin, Reiser, Rochette, Schlingo, Solé, Tardi, Uderzo, Varenne, Veyron, Vuillemin, Willem, Wolinski. -- Includes bibliographies. -- Call no.: TR681.A7D58 1981 Dityvon, Claude, 1937- ----------------------------------------------------- Cent Pour Cent Bande Dessinée : Cent Auteurs du Monde Entier Revisitent Cent Chefs-d'œuvre de la Bande Dessinée. -- Angoulême : La Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée et de l'Image ; Paris Bibliothéques, 2010. -- ca. 200 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. -- Includes index. -- New versions of or takes on old strips and pages from all over the world and from as long ago as 1850, drawn in homage and exhibited at Angoulême Jan. 28 to Mar. 28, 2010. Each pair of plates is given a number (of which there are 107) and the index, biographical and other notes, and translations to French as needed, are keyed to those numbers. -- Call no.: PN6720.C4 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- La Guerre du Feu / René Pellos. -- Issy-les-Moulineaux : Editions Glénat, 2005. -- 61 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm. -- (Patrimoine BD ; 4) -- Reprints a 1950-1951 strip by Pellos adapting a story by J.H. Rosny ainé. -- Prehistoric adventure genre. -- Call no.: PN6747.P45G8 2005 Pellos, René, 1900-1998. Rosny, J.-H., 1856-1940. ----------------------------------------------------- Le Spectre aux Balles d'Or / texte de Jean-Michel Charlier ; dessins de Jean Giraud. -- Neuilly-sur-Seine : Dargaud Éditeur, 1972. -- 54 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- (Une Aventure du Lieutenant Blueberry) -- On cover: Fort Navajo. -- Western genre. -- Call no.: PN6747.C44S55 1972 Moebius, 1938-2012. ----------------------------------------------------- La Mine de l'Allemand Perdu / text de Jean-Michel Charlier ; dessins de Jean Giraud. -- Paris : Dargaud, 2000. -- 48 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- (Blueberry) -- "Édition spécialement réalisée par les Éditions Delville pour ESSO." -- Western genre. -- Call no.: PN6747.C44M45 2000 ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 25, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Charles Burns 08-12-11 x 11-03-12. -- Leuven : Beeld Beeld, 2011. -- 8 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm. -- Part of text translated to French and English. -- English version (15 cm.) laid in. -- Brochure for an exhibition at M, M van Museum Leuven. -- Call no.: PN6727.B77C46 2011 M (Museum : Louvain, Belgium). ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 27, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- Brain Food Special. -- Minneapolis, MN : Mike Toft, . -- ill. ; 22 cm. -- Alternative genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: no. 2 (2012). -- Call no.: PN6728.55.T62B72 ----------------------------------------------------- The Eye of Dart-An-Gor / artwork and story by Alfonso Azpiri ; English translation by Sasha Watson. -- Rockville Centre, NY : Heavy Metal, 2005. -- 64 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm. -- (Lorna) -- Fantasy genre. -- Call no.: PN6777.A9E913 2005 ----------------------------------------------------- Memories : Memories of Outer Space and Memories of Other Times / Enki Bilal. -- Hollywood, CA : Humanoids Publishing ; New York, NY : DC Comics, 2005. -- 139 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. -- (Bilal Library) -- Science fiction genre. -- Call no.: PN6747.B5M4213 2005 ----------------------------------------------------- **** NEW CATALOGING, INDEXING AND CORRECTIONS FOR APRIL 30, 2012 ----------------------------------------------------- La Conspiration de l'Étoile Blanche / Abel, Charpier. -- Genève : Humanoïdes Associés, 1989. -- 46 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. -- Call no.: PN6790.P83 A2C6 1989 Charpier, Frédéric, 1955- Abel, José, 1948- ----------------------------------------------------- Theodore Poussin : l'Intégrale / Frank Le Gall. -- Belgium : Dupuis, 2010- . -- col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- Contents: t. 1: Capitaine Steene ; Le mangeur d'archipels ; Marie Vérité ; Secrets ; t. 2: Le trésor du Raja Blanc ; Un passager porté disparu ; La vallée des roses ; La maison dans l'île. -- Adventure story genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: t. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6747.L345T47 ----------------------------------------------------- Moneymaker : von Geld, Gold, Öl / Wolfgang Wimmer, Tschap. -- Reinbek bei Hamburg : Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag, 1984. -- ca. 120 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. -- (Rororo Rotfuchs) -- (Quer-Comic) -- Alternative genre. -- Call no.: PN6757.T75M6 1984 Wimmer, Wolfgang, 1937- ----------------------------------------------------- Les Aventures d'Hergé / texte, Bocquet, Fromental ; dessins, Stanislas. -- Paris : Éditions Reporter, 1999. -- 56 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm. -- "Les Aventures d'Hergé sont un hommage vibrant à l'Enchanteur de Bruxelles et à l'inépuisable magie de son art. Un portrait intime et impressionniste, plein de tact et de tendresse, dont les auteurs, servis par une documentation rigoureuse, mais résolus à n'exclure ni la fantaisie ni le parti-pris, convoquent toutes les techniques narratives, tout l'humour de leur modèle pour évoquer sa vie d'homme et de créateur. Soixante-dix ans après la naissance de Tintin, Hergé devient un personnage de bande dessinée." -- Biographical genre. -- Call no.: PN6747.H4 Z5B57 1999 ----------------------------------------------------- Fantastorie : Fantascienza, Fantasy e Altre Fantasie Spazio-Temporali / Jacovitti ; a cura di Gianni Brunoro. -- Viterbo : Stampa Alternativa/Nuovi Equilibri, 2005. -- 174 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. -- Science fiction genre. -- Call no.: PN6767.J3F3 2005 ----------------------------------------------------- Eia Eia, Baccalà : la Guerra è Finita! / Jacovitti ; a cura di Goffredo Fofi e Anna Saleppichi ; postfazione di Gianni Brunoro. -- Viterbo : Stampa Alternativa/Nuovi Equilibri, 2010. -- 175 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. -- Comics of World War II. -- Call no.: PN6767.J3E3 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- Autobiografia Mai Scritta / Jacovitti ; raccolta da Antonio Cadoni. -- Viterbo : Stampa Alternativa/Nuovi Equilibri, 2011. -- 157 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. -- Call no.: PN6767.J3 Z5A2 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- Kamasultra / Jacovitti ; testi di Marcello Marchesi. -- Viterbo : Stampa Alternativa/Nuovi Equilibri, 2002. -- 143 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. -- Cartoons about sex. -- Call no.: PN6767.J3K3 2002 Marchesi, Marcello, 1912- ----------------------------------------------------- Andrea Pazienza. -- Roma : Fandango Libri, 2005. -- 117 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. -- Catalog of an exhibition held in Complesso del Vittoriano, Rome, in 2005. -- Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-117). -- Call no.: PN6767.P34A5 2005 Complesso del Vittoriano (Rome, Italy) ----------------------------------------------------- Alta Infedeltà : il Meglio dell'Eros Italiano a Fumetti / a cura di Diego Cajelli e Marco Schiavone. -- Milano : Oscar Mondadori, 2007. -- 200 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. -- (Bestsellers) -- Erotic genre. -- Call no.: PN6766.A43 2007 ----------------------------------------------------- Parola di Papero : Storia e Tecniche della Lingua dei Fumetti Disney / Daniela Pietrini. -- Firenze : Franco Cesati Editore, 2008. -- 422 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. -- (L'Italiano in Pubblico ; 9) -- Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-422). -- A book about the language of Italian Disney comics. -- Call no.: PN6765.P5 2008 ----------------------------------------------------- Dylan Dog : Esistenza, Orrore, Filosofia / Roberto Manzocco. -- Milano : Mimesis, 2011. -- 292 p. ; 21 cm. -- (Il Caffè dei Filosofi ; 20) -- Book about Dylan Dog and Tiziano Sclavi. -- Call no.: PN6767.T5 Z5M3 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- "Poema a Fumetti" di Dino Buzzati nella Cultura degli Anni '60 tra Fumetto, Fotografia e Arti Visive : Atti del Convegno Internazionale, Feltre e Belluno, 12-14 settembre 2002 / a cura di Nella Giannetto ; con la collaborazione di Manuela Gallina. -- Milano : Mondadori, 2005. -- 166 p. ; 25 cm. -- At head of title: Associazione internazionale Dino Buzzati. -- "Bibliografia critica su 'Poema a fumetti'": p. 147-153. -- Includes bibliographical references and index. -- Call no.: PN6767.B79 Z5P6 2005 ----------------------------------------------------- Lucille : au Fond des Bois (Deep in the Woods) / Ludovic Debeurme ; translation, Edward Gauvin ; lettering and design, Christopher Ross. -- Atlanta : Top Shelf Productions, 2011. -- 1 v. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. -- Translation of: Lucille. -- "This rich and intimate story follows two teenagers, Lucille and Arthur, as they struggle with the complex legacies inherited from their families: legacies of illness and pride, of despair and hope. Somehow two lonely misfits form an instant connection, and with the intoxicating boldness of youth, they journey together across Europe, discovering each other, discovering themselves, and hoping against all odds to make their own destiny." -- Prix René Goscinny, 2006 -- About adolescence, anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, recluses. -- Call no.: PN6747.D35253L813 2011 ----------------------------------------------------- L'Univers de Pellos / Bernard Foray-Roux. -- Brignais : Editions des Traboules, 2006. -- 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 30 cm. -- Chiefly reprints of the drawings and comics of René Pellos. -- Includes bibliographical references (p. 64). -- Call no.: PN6747.P45 Z5F6 2006 Foray-Roux, Bernard, 1953- ----------------------------------------------------- The Fosdyke Saga / adapted by Alan Plater from the saga by Bill Tidy. -- New York : Samuel French, 1978. -- 55 p. ; 22 cm. -- A play based on the characters and situations of the popular strip cartoon. -- Call no.: PN6738.F6P55 1978 Plater, Alan, 1935-2010. ----------------------------------------------------- Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future / Frank Hampson. -- London : Titan Books, 2003- . -- col. ill. ; 30 cm. -- Contents: Vol. 1. Voyage to Venus, pt. 1 ; v. 2. Voyage to Venus, pt. 2. -- Science fiction genre. -- LIBRARY HAS: v. 1-2. -- Call no.: PN6738.D27T5 2003 ----------------------------------------------------- Walt Disney Présente Bambi / raconté par Claude Voilier ; d'après l'œuvre de Félix Salten. -- France : Hachette, 1969. -- 56 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm. -- Funny animal fiction. -- Call no.: PN1997.5.B3V6 1969 -----------------------------------------------------Back to the A to Z index screen