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Longing for Florence or Venice?
Longing for Florence or Venice?
August 19, 2010
art history, Collective Brain, Donna Leon, Firenze, Florence, Italy, Karen Y., Lorenzo Carcaterra, Michelangelo, mystery, San Mateo County Library blog, thriller, Venezia, Venice, Woodside

Two different novels set in alluring vacation destinations.

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The Future of Paper
The Future of Paper
August 18, 2010
Collective Brain, Josh Pearce, libraries, origami, paper, printed computers, Richard Feynman, San Mateo County Library, San Carlos

So small you'll never see it and will always be able to have it with you.

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Pyramid Schemes: Mysteries Set in Egypt
Pyramid Schemes: Mysteries Set in Egypt
August 17, 2010
Africa, Collective Brain, detective, Egypt, fiction, genre fiction, mystery, reading list, reading recommendations, San Mateo County Library blog, Vaughn Harrison, Half Moon Bay

Pyramids, mummies, the treasures of King Tut, scarabs, ushebtis . . .

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They Might Be Giants Featured on RadioLab
They Might Be Giants Featured on RadioLab
August 16, 2010
123, ABC, Collective Brain, concert, free, Michelle K., music, performance, Podcast, San Mateo County Library blog, science, Stern Grove, They Might Be Giants, Brisbane

Lots to listen to, learn from, and love!

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Adult Manga
Adult Manga
August 13, 2010
American Splendor, Bertrand Russell, Collective Brain, Harvey Pekar, Joe Toschik, manga, San Mateo County Library blog, Wittgenstein, Half Moon Bay

From Pekar to Logicomix and Shakespeare.

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A California Twist on Tuscan Sunshine
A California Twist on Tuscan Sunshine
August 12, 2010
Collective Brain, cooking, Frances Mayes, Italy, Karen Y., Napa, recipes, San Mateo County Library blog, Sonoma, travel, Tuscany, wine, wineries, Woodside

You don't have to leave the state to revel in the pleasures of the senses.

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Girl in Translation
Girl in Translation
August 11, 2010
book review, Collective Brain, DeAnn O., reading, San Mateo County Library blog, Atherton

First time author writes about a young immigrant’s struggle between two worlds.

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On Science and Religion
On Science and Religion
August 10, 2010
Bookmobile, Collective Brain, Creation, Evolution, Religion, San Mateo County Library blog, science, Spirituality, Vaughn Harrison, Half Moon Bay

Complex topics warrant extensive treatments--explore these books.

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The Untamed and Dangerous ER
The Untamed and Dangerous ER
August 9, 2010
Collective Brain, doctor, emergency room, ER, Mary Wilmes, medicine, mental health, psychiatry, San Mateo County Library blog, social issues, Half Moon Bay

"I love my job when I'm not there."

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Hidden Treasures of San Mateo County: Pulgas Water Temple
Hidden Treasures of San Mateo County: Pulgas Water Temple
August 6, 2010
Barbara S., Collective Brain, Hetch Hetchy, hidden treasures, Natural Resources, Northern California History, Northern California Monuments, Open Space Attractions, Peninsula Watershed, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, San Mateo County Library blog, Foster City

The local discoveries continue.

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