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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History By William Alexander Call Number: SB349 .A268 2022 Publisher's Description: "The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato has become the avatar for our disaffection with industrial foods - while becoming the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; the Heinz ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, has earned a spot in the Smithsonian; and now the tomato is redefining the very nature of farming, moving from fields into climate-controlled mega-greenhouses. Supported by meticulous research and told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World seamlessly weaves travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomato's trail through hist...

  Since our physical location has moved primarily to the CCC, there are some aspects of our traditional EXAM CRAM that we cannot do, BUT we decided what students want most is COFFEE!!!  Please stop by Dec. 15 - 17th during our library hours and "filler up." You can also take a little break with some board games, and you can even have a therapy pet experience through our Vi rt ual Exam Cram guide .  In addition, we have added extended reference hours on SATURDAY, Dec. 17th, from noon to 4:00. You can stop by (CCC 104) or text or chat during that time with any last help you may need for your papers, exams, or projects this semester. We wish you all the best of luck!