Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the most storied maritime disaster in history, National Geographic magazine and a team of researchers have unveiled new images of the Titanic, revealing unrestricted views of the wreck for the first time ever. For more on this story, and more pictures, go to MSBNC.com The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Ragged Edge of Silence, by John Francis, who lived without speaking for 17 years, takes us to another level of appreciating, through silence, the beauty of the planet and our place in it. Francis's real and compelling prose forms a tapestry of questions and answers woven from interviews, stories, personal experience, science, and the power of silence through history, including practice by Native American, Hindu, and Buddhist cultures. Listen here . For more information, go to National Geographic.com . Remember, the helpful staff at the Bradford Area Public Library is always ready to help you find the right book.

A couple of weeks ago on The Weekend Wrap on 1490 WESB and 100.1 The HERO I spoke with people about National Geographic books concerning different aspects of travel. Earlier this week, I spoke with "The Female Indiana Jones." You can hear all of those now: Janice Holly Booth talks about "Only Pack What You Can Carry" here . Rudy Marxa talks about the new National Geographic book “100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas" here . Mireya Mayor is the author of "Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey form NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer. Listen here . For more information, you can go to NationalGeographic.com/books . Remember, the Bradford Area Public Library is always an excellent source for information about any book.