Secret Gems of the Warburg Library

The Warburg Library collection is as old as Middlesex School itself. Topics of interest come and go, but if you can think up a topic, chances are someone…
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***STACKS 746.432 Devecch** We often have a knitting club on campus. If you are a "modern male" who has always wanted to join, but don't know a thing about knitting, check out this book and learn to knit with confidence! Knitting Club, Knitting Pin, Knitting Humor, Knitting Stitches, Baby Knitting Patterns, Knitting Projects, Knitting Books, Bizarre Books, Looking For Friends
***STACKS 746.432 Devecch** We often have a knitting club on campus. If you are a "modern male" who has always wanted to join, but don't know a thing about knitting, check out this book and learn to knit with confidence!
***STACKS 917.3 Age*** If you like reading Rolling Stone magazine, you might like to read some historic articles. This book is a collection of articles written back in the late 60s. Take a peak into the minds of Rolling Stone writers and how they viewed all the crazy stuff that was going on at the time. Article Writing, Writing A Book, Wacky, Rolling Stones, Writers, Peak, 60s, Articles
***STACKS 917.3 Age*** If you like reading Rolling Stone magazine, you might like to read some historic articles. This book is a collection of articles written back in the late 60s. Take a peak into the minds of Rolling Stone writers and how they viewed all the crazy stuff that was going on at the time.
***OVERSIZE 332.64 L578w*** Published in 1961, this book claims to capture "the ever-exciting picture pageant of America's commercial, financial, and industrial expansion over three hundred years." You be the judge. The Expanse, Pageant, Judge, Oversize, Capture, Library, Commercial
***OVERSIZE 332.64 L578w*** Published in 1961, this book claims to capture "the ever-exciting picture pageant of America's commercial, financial, and industrial expansion over three hundred years." You be the judge.
**STACKS 901.9 V99I** Definitive evidence that ancient alien races built the pyramids! The author has written several books on this idea. He must have been catching a lot of flack, but this book will show those who doubt! Alien Races, Ancient Aliens, Pdf Books, Evidence, Vons, Pyramids, Book Covers
**STACKS 901.9 V99I** Definitive evidence that ancient alien races built the pyramids! The author has written several books on this idea. He must have been catching a lot of flack, but this book will show those who doubt!
**OVERSIZE 782.42 B641f** No, this book does not include songs by Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber. It was published in 1952. However, if you want to learn all the words for Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E, just turn to page 23. Ballet of the Boll Weevil can be found on pg. 81. American Folk Songs, Voice Lesson, Song Words, Sheet Music Book, Finger Plays, Spiritual Words, Childrens Songs, Fireside
**OVERSIZE 782.42 B641f** No, this book does not include songs by Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber. It was published in 1952. However, if you want to learn all the words for Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E, just turn to page 23. Ballet of the Boll Weevil can be found on pg. 81.
**OVERSIZE 133.5 P223c** This book is not simply complete, but COMPLEAT, so you know it's authoritative. Learn how different body parts are connected to the planets (saturn is connected with the gall bladder) and includes the "first ever Atlas of Astrology explaining in Full Colour the Secrets of Celestial Mechanics." This book is so mysterious it has no pub. date, but by the fonts it looks to be from the late 60s (no surprise there). Magic Book, Bladder, Body Parts, Saturn, Mysterious, Atlas
Derek Parker the Compleat Astrologer in slipcase
**OVERSIZE 133.5 P223c** This book is not simply complete, but COMPLEAT, so you know it's authoritative. Learn how different body parts are connected to the planets (saturn is connected with the gall bladder) and includes the "first ever Atlas of Astrology explaining in Full Colour the Secrets of Celestial Mechanics." This book is so mysterious it has no pub. date, but by the fonts it looks to be from the late 60s (no surprise there).
**MX AUTHORS SHELF 781.554 M611e** You've read Shakespeare in English class. Now learn the steps for the hottest dances of his time! The author, MX class of 1962, has provided the difficulty level of each dance. You know you've always wanted to learn to rock "Cuckolds All A-row" at the next Random Dance! Reading Shakespeare, Country Dance, Cuckold, English Class, Authors, Shelf
**MX AUTHORS SHELF 781.554 M611e** You've read Shakespeare in English class. Now learn the steps for the hottest dances of his time! The author, MX class of 1962, has provided the difficulty level of each dance. You know you've always wanted to learn to rock "Cuckolds All A-row" at the next Random Dance!
**OVERSIZE 974 B657g** Title: 1965/1975 General Plan for the City of Boston and the regional core. This is a report by the Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor of Boston. It is chock full of charts and graphs and maps analyzing the "current" (as in 1965) state of land use in Boston, and the possibilities for neighborhood development in the future. Land Use, Charts And Graphs, Chock Full, Come And Go, In Boston, Regional
**OVERSIZE 974 B657g** Title: 1965/1975 General Plan for the City of Boston and the regional core. This is a report by the Redevelopment Authority for the Mayor of Boston. It is chock full of charts and graphs and maps analyzing the "current" (as in 1965) state of land use in Boston, and the possibilities for neighborhood development in the future.
**STACKS 791.4309 C774d** Written by Alastair Cooke in 1940, this short book analyzes the life and methods of actor Douglas Fairbanks. One of the earliest film stars in movie history, Fairbanks made a successful career for himself before the days when studios became type A control freaks. This book is kind of like those Taylor Lautner biographies, except more intellectual. Douglas Fairbanks, Taylor Lautner, Museum Of Modern Art, New Art, Control Freaks, Screen, Biographies
**STACKS 791.4309 C774d** Written by Alastair Cooke in 1940, this short book analyzes the life and methods of actor Douglas Fairbanks. One of the earliest film stars in movie history, Fairbanks made a successful career for himself before the days when studios became type A control freaks. This book is kind of like those Taylor Lautner biographies, except more intellectual.
**BIO Eddy Dakin** The full title of this books is "Mrs. Eddy: the biography of a virginal mind." Published in 1930, it is one man's take on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science. The picture he painted of Mrs. Eddy was so controversial, the a group of Christian Scientists tried to ban its publication, and then its sale. But here it is in our library! Freedom of speech prevails! Mary Baker Eddy, Ban It, Freedom Of Speech, Scientists, Founder, Biography
**BIO Eddy Dakin** The full title of this books is "Mrs. Eddy: the biography of a virginal mind." Published in 1930, it is one man's take on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science. The picture he painted of Mrs. Eddy was so controversial, the a group of Christian Scientists tried to ban its publication, and then its sale. But here it is in our library! Freedom of speech prevails!
**STACKS 771.3 T-L** Another great (old) series from Time Life books. The "Life Library of Photography" series was published in 1970 and is supposed to contain useful information for the average person who wants to get into photography. Not only does this book, "The Camera," not have information about digital cameras, it doesn't even have information about the cameras we used in the 90s. If you find an old camera from the 1960s or 70s though, this is the book for you! Camera Life, Old Camera, Photography Series, Vintage Photography, Book Of Life, The Book, Time Life, Coffee And Books
The Camera
**STACKS 771.3 T-L** Another great (old) series from Time Life books. The "Life Library of Photography" series was published in 1970 and is supposed to contain useful information for the average person who wants to get into photography. Not only does this book, "The Camera," not have information about digital cameras, it doesn't even have information about the cameras we used in the 90s. If you find an old camera from the 1960s or 70s though, this is the book for you!
**FIC H322l** Published in 1920, Ian Hay pens a droll description of boarding school life, back when a spanking with a birch switch was in fashion. He describes the character of headmasters (they call everyone "boys!", housemasters ("perpetual demeanour is that of a blameless enthusiast") and students (divided into the parties of "government" and "opposition"). Compare THIS life to MX life! Boarding School Life, Droll, Headmistress, Light Side, Free Kindle Books, Proofreader, Hays, Spanking, Lights
**FIC H322l** Published in 1920, Ian Hay pens a droll description of boarding school life, back when a spanking with a birch switch was in fashion. He describes the character of headmasters (they call everyone "boys!", housemasters ("perpetual demeanour is that of a blameless enthusiast") and students (divided into the parties of "government" and "opposition"). Compare THIS life to MX life!
**STACKS 370.1 P846** subtitled "A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods-with dramatic and practical proposals on how education can be made relevant to today's world." This book was published in 1969 and attacks the entrenched teaching methods of the day. They advocate teaching critical thinking and inquiry in the face of the "knowledge explosion" of the time, instead of rote-memory testing. Why does this sound familiar? Teaching Critical Thinking, Teaching Methods, Proposals, Subtitled, Advocate, Art Education, Inquiry, Proposal
**STACKS 370.1 P846** subtitled "A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods-with dramatic and practical proposals on how education can be made relevant to today's world." This book was published in 1969 and attacks the entrenched teaching methods of the day. They advocate teaching critical thinking and inquiry in the face of the "knowledge explosion" of the time, instead of rote-memory testing. Why does this sound familiar?
***STACKS 745.59 Ok1h** For the person who has already learned to wrap the first five eggs, we have this gripping sequel! Japanese Design, Japanese Art, Japanese Wrapping, Japanese Packaging, Old Pallets, Egg Art, Saved Pages, Used Books, Homemaking
How to Wrap Five More Eggs: Traditional Japanese Packaging
***STACKS 745.59 Ok1h** For the person who has already learned to wrap the first five eggs, we have this gripping sequel!
**STACKS 373.322 T198s** Ok, so we don't actually have the alumni directory, but we do have a history of St. George's. At least, as far as 1986. Actually, we have TWO copies. Why do we have two copies of our rival school's history? Perhaps so as to better know our enemy when it comes time to beat them in the games? St George's, Alumni, Georges, Enemy, Things To Come, Secret
**STACKS 373.322 T198s** Ok, so we don't actually have the alumni directory, but we do have a history of St. George's. At least, as far as 1986. Actually, we have TWO copies. Why do we have two copies of our rival school's history? Perhaps so as to better know our enemy when it comes time to beat them in the games?