What's New @ Your Library?

New Nonfiction at Ritter Public Library for the month of May:


Understanding Biodiversity by David Zeigler

The title describes it all. This book attempts to explain the many different facets of biodiversity. The author does use some scientifc jargon, but explains the meanings right away. This is a plus since not everybody has a degree in Biology.
This book will appeal to readers with an interest in the sciences and to readers curious about the world around them.



Ordinary Miracles:Learning from Breast Cancer Survivors by S. David Nathanson, M.D.

Dr. Nathanson shares some of the experiences of 71 of his patients as they deal with breast cancer. In a quote from the book jacket:

"In these pages, Nathanson shares stories from his patients, teaching us about the experience of breast cancer and explaining how these individuals found and fueled the will and power to defeat the disease."

Miracle in the Andes: 72 days on the mountain and my long trek home by Nando Parrado

Written by a survivor of the disasterous 1972 crash of a plane carrying rugby players from Uruguay to Chile in the Andes. In the crash, Parrado lost his mother, his sister and many friends. This is the riveting account of his ordeal and will appeal to readers who enjoyed Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air.



Of course, these are only a few of the books we've recently purchased. Come in and see what's new!

To place a hold on any of the books mentioned in this blog, email the book title/author and your library card number to:
info@ritter.lib.oh.us