Welcome first year students! Check-out this book spotlight for an introduction to Vermont, to find resources to help you succeed in college, and have fun as you begin your first semester! Visit our table display in the Howe Library Lobby for even more books.
The college student's research companion : finding, evaluating, and citing the resources you need to succeed by Arlene Rodda Quaratiello
"The newest edition of this valuable tool offers students easy-to-understand guidance on going beyond Google to find, evaluate, and use quality informational sources that will enable them to write better research papers".
The Burlington Bike Path and Waterfront Park : an environmental handbook for the post auto era by Rick Sharp
"This book is Rick Sharp's personal account of the creation of the Burlington Bike Path and Waterfront Park. It is also the story of how the Bike Path was then extended across the Winooski River and out onto the Causeway to create the Island Line Trail."
Avalon : a novel by Nell Zink
"AVALON follows Bran, a high school graduate in California who is raised by her 'common-law-stepfather' in a rowdy home following her mother's death. After graduating from high school, Bran stays in town and is introduced to Peter, a college student who is engaged, and the two begin an intense relationship revolving around philosophy, literature, and their attraction for one another. Encouraged by Peter, Bran begins writing scripts for their friend, Jay, who studies film at UCLA, and though her work is lauded, she doesn't receive the credit or acclaim she deserves, culminating in a confrontation at an LA party with Peter".
The student wellbeing toolkit : preparing for life at college, university and beyond by Camila Devis-Rozental
"The Student Wellbeing Toolkit puts wellbeing at the centre of your journey into university and beyond. By encouraging self-efficacy and a focus on the things you can control, it provides clear guidance to enhance wellbeing and opportunities for self-reflection that help develop self-awareness and prosocial skills for life. Offering an accessible toolkit of strategies, activities and tips this fantastic, accessible resource considerers wellbeing within six main areas: - physical wellbeing - socio-emotional wellbeing - intellectual wellbeing - environmental wellbeing - occupational wellbeing - financial wellbeing. Drawing on research evidenced theories around positive psychology, theories of learning, motivation, and self-development, the book explores what, how, and why these areas are key to our wellbeing and the rationale for taking them into account to enable you to flourish and thrive at university.
Calling wild places home : a memoir in essays by Laura Waterman
"Poignant and vulnerable essays that weave together seemingly disparate themes of wild places and mountain stewardship, books and reading, and building a new life after loss”.
AMC's best day hikes in Vermont : four-season guide to 60 of the best trails in the Green Mountain State by Jennifer Lamphere Roberts
"A guide to the best day hikes in the state of Vermont, for hikers of all level of experience and ability".
The student : a short history by Michael S. Roth
"In this sweeping book, Michael S. Roth narrates a vivid and dynamic history of students, exploring some of the principal models for learning that have developed in very different contexts, from the sixth century BCE to the present. Beginning with the followers of Confucius, Socrates, and Jesus and moving to medieval apprentices, students at Enlightenment centers of learning, and learners enrolled in twenty-first-century universities, he explores how students have been followers, interlocutors, disciples, rebels, and children becoming adults. There are many ways to be a student, Roth argues, but at their core is developing the capacity to think for oneself by learning from others, and thereby finding freedom. In an age of machine learning, this book celebrates the student who develops more than mastery, cultivating curiosity, judgment, creativity, and an ability to keep learning beyond formal schooling. Roth shows how the student throughout history has been someone who interacts dynamically with the world, absorbing its lessons and creatively responding to them."
Your college years : secrets of the universe to make them the best by Catherine DePino
"Your College Years deals with topics that help students know how to handle situations they'll encounter during their college years".
Hiking the Green Mountains : a guide to 40 of the region's best hiking adventures by Lisa Densmore Ballard
"Features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 40 easy-to-follow trails that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history".
The ultimate college student health handbook : your guide for everything from hangovers to homesickness by Jill Grimes
"College students facing their first illness, accident, or anxiety away from home often flip-flop between wanting to handle it themselves and wishing their parents could swoop in and fix everything. Advice from peers and "Dr. Google" can be questionable. The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook provides accurate, trustworthy, evidence-based medical information (served with a dose of humor) to reduce anxiety and stress and help set appropriate expectations for more than fifty common issues."
The one-pan college cookbook : 80 easy recipes for quick, good food by MJ Hong
"Cooking can be a great way to explore new foods, develop new kitchen skills, and save yourself time and money. With The One-Pan College Cookbook , any college student can make nutritious, easy one-pan recipes--no prerequisite coursework required. These dorm-friendly dishes and techniques also provide handy knife, seasoning, and organization lessons every student will use well beyond undergrad."
How to Become a Successful College Student : The Tools, Habits, and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness by Scotty Dunlap
"This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success! The shift from high school to college can be a challenge, with many students finding the skills that had previously worked so well no longer seem to be enough. How to Become a Successful College Student outlines the strategies you need to 'level up' your current processes in order to foster learning and retention of information in a new and rigorous environment, while also addressing topics that affect your experience outside of the classroom, such as financial literacy and career preparation. Learn how to pick a major, the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone, how and when to ask for help, and much more. Each chapter ends with a reflective activity designed to assist in creating an overall strategy personalized to fit YOUR specific higher education and career needs. This guide is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to maximize their higher education experience".
Hidden history of Burlington, Vermont by Glenn Fay, Jr.
“Sitting on a hillside overlooking a spectacular lake and mountains, Burlington was destined to attract greatness, although much of its history has remained hidden.
It was the territory of the Alnôbak, who lived in concert with nature for thousands of years, and later the swashbuckling Green Mountain Boy Ethan Allen and his kin. Self-made tycoon Lawrence Barnes helped make the city the third-largest lumber shipping port in the country. The resilient Fanny Penniman created the first herbarium, and her daughter inspired a nineteenth-century hospital. Bootlegger Cyrus Dean was convicted of murder and publicly executed in the hill section. Irish, French Canadian, Jewish and Italian neighborhoods all combined to give a unique character to the city.”
You've got this : a student's guide to well-being at university and beyond by Rachael Alexander
"Student life can be overwhelming, with so many issues to deal with including living away from home, workload, deadlines and exams, family pressures and challenging relationships. It is not surprising that you might struggle to cope sometimes. But there are simple and effective ways that you can take ownership of your mental health, meaning you stay stress free, enjoy your university experience and achieve academic success. This book guides you through your student journey from preparing to go to college or university, managing the academic pressures, finding a job, and everything in-between. Relevant scenarios are presented, linked to a series of topics that explore the challenges you might experience, along with self-enquiry reflections which help you to apply the theory to your own experience and key take-aways. The approaches and strategies outlined will help you improve your academic performance, enhance your social skills, learn to manage your emotions, reduce your anxieties, and help you to think in more empowering ways. Combining practical psychological and spiritual guidance, You've Got This is written in a down to earth, jargon-free way, helping you, the reader take responsibility over the most important thing of all - the way you think."
Scenic driving Vermont : exploring the state's most spectacular byways and back roads by Stewart M. Green
"Pack up the car and enjoy gorgeous drives through some of the most spectacular scenery Vermont has to offer. This pocket-size guide is an indispensable highway companion that maps out short trips for exploring scenic byways and back roads. Whether you embark on an adventure that winds along mountainsides or cuts through open fields, the road trips in Scenic Driving Vermont transform your passenger seat into a front row seat to experience natural beauty at its finest"