| On the Bookshelf | |
| By Leslie Weddell |
 Nothing Here But Stonesby Nancy Oswald ’72 Based on the real struggles of a group of pioneers who came west in 1882, this is a portrait of a family striving to make a home in the desolate mountains amid the establishment of a Russian-Jewish community in Cotopaxi, Colorado. Oswald was inspired to write the story after learning that the remains of the Cotopaxi Jewish colony are located on what is now her family’s ranch at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. ISBN:0-8050-7465-1. Published by Henry Holt and Company, 2004. |
 At Piece with Timeby Kristin C. Steiner ’74 and Diane Frankenberger Two legendary quilters lead readers through the steps of what’s important in life and how to translate it into fabric and stitches for a quilted “scrapbook” that expresses hopes, dreams, and experiences. Illustrated pages combine quotes about life with tips on making quilts more personal and beautiful. Among the 10 featured projects are a sampler quilt, wall hanging, and journal. ISBN: 1-57120-213-7. Published by C&T Publishing, 2003. |
 The Fraud ID Handbookby George B. Allen ’81 Aesop said “Things are not always as they seem,” a statement underscored by The Fraud ID Handbook. Allen, who has worked as a federal special agent, private insurance investigator, civil rights investigator, and federal compliance officer, discusses various types of fraud and the effects they have on society. Terrorism and the history of fraud are discussed, as well as various types of fraud — consumer, government, investment, public interest, and financial. ISBN: 0-9669160-2-6. Published by PP Preventative Press LLC, 2004. |
 Survival Strategies For Going Abroad:
A Guide for People with Disabilitiesby Laura Hershey ’83 Based on interviews the author conducted with 20 travelers, the book describes the challenges faced by those with disabilities and the problem-solving approaches they incorporate into their travels abroad. Published by Mobility International USA, 2004. |
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 Denali’s West Buttress: A Climber’s Guide
to Mount McKinley’s Classic Routeby Colby Coombs ’89 and Bradford Washburn The West Buttress is the route favored by 90 percent of the climbers who attempt to summit Denali each year. This book is devoted solely to this classic route, guiding the climber from camp to camp and outlining specific hazards and how best to surmount them. ISBN: 0-89886-516-6. Published by The Mountaineers, 1997. |
 Change is Strangeby Ricki Booker ’90 This series of four books, aimed at young children, deals with some of the potentially traumatic changes that youngsters face. The books were developed to help make life’s changes easier for kids and their parents. Each book concludes with a list of practical tips, tailored to the book’s topic, to help children adjust to change. We’re Having a Baby ISBN: 0-9755902-0-0; No More Pacifier ISBN: 0-9755902-3-5; Mommy and Daddy Are Going on a Trip ISBN: 0-9755902-1-9; My First Day of School ISBN: 0-9755902-2-7. Published by Change is Strange, 2004. |
 Peregrine Falcon: Stories of the Blue Meanieby Jim Enderson, professor emeritus of biology Enderson’s highly readable book provides a binocular view of the people and events surrounding the study and restoration of the peregrine. He recalls how his boyhood interest in raptors grew into an ornithological career. Enderson is one of the leading experts who helped identity DDT as the cause of the peregrine falcon’s sudden and massive decline across the United States. ISBN: 0-292-70624-3. Published by University of Texas Press, 2005. |
| Order these books through www.ColoradoCollege.edu/Bookstore. Alumni who have written or edited books are invited to send notification to lellis@ColoradoCollege.edu and Bookstore@ColoradoCollege.edu. |
Dorrance, Narrative, History: A Chapbook
Here's one of 35 facts about CC:
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CC held the territory’s first college classes on May 6, 1874 — two years before Colorado became a state.
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