Spring is here, and it’s time to get back to nature. Well, there’s nothing better than sitting under a tree with a good book, and we’ve got lots of them! Why not learn how to garden, find out what kinds of fish you can catch in our local ponds and streams, or start planning for spring break or summer vacation? We’ve got books that can help you with any of that, and a whole lot more!
News from Screven
Don’t forget, next Thursday, March 27 at 4 pm is the meeting for the Not Yo Mama’s Teen Book Club, which has been reading ENDER’S GAME by Orson Scott Card. We’ll be talking about that book and picking up the next, SHADE’S CHILDREN by Garth Nix. It’s the story of a world in which your 14th birthday is your last, and humans are twisted into monsters that fight to the death for the amusement of the alien Overlords. Make sure to come and get your free copy of SHADE’S CHILDREN!
Dale Reddick has an adorable collection of caterpillars in the display case of our library, so come on in and see it!
The Screven County Library Board will be meeting at 4 pm on Thursday, April 3. All interested members of the public are invited to attend.
News from Jenkins
Don’t forget, next Wednesday, March 26 at 4 pm is the meeting for the Not Yo Mama’s Teen Book Club, which has been reading ENDER’S GAME by Orson Scott Card. We’ll be talking about that book and picking up the next, SHADE’S CHILDREN by Garth Nix. It’s the story of a world in which your 14th birthday is your last, and humans are twisted into monsters that fight to the death for the amusement of the alien Overlords. Make sure to come and get your free copy of SHADE’S CHILDREN!
Now, on to the books!
BLASPHEMY by Douglas Preston. The world’s biggest supercollider is about to be put to the test, attempting to recreate the first moments of the Big Bang. Will it unlock the mysteries of the universe? Will it suck the Earth into a black hole? And is it, as the Rev. Don T. Spates proclaims, a Satanic plot to disprove Genesis and challenge God Almighty?
WHERE THE HEART LEADS by Stephanie Laurens. Penelope Ashford may have been born into the ton, but that doesn’t mean she’s just a pretty face. For years, she’s been caring for the forgotten children of Regency London – but now, those children are disappearing, and only one man can help her: Barnaby Adair, the handsome lord who loved nothing more than a mystery.
TOO LATE TO SAY GOODBYE by Ann Rule. Jenn Corbin seemed to have the perfect life… until she was found with a bullet in her head. How was this death related to another apparent suicide, of another beautiful woman, fourteen years before? Another true-crime thriller from the queen of the genre.
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LEARN TO GARDEN: A COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO GARDENING. What to plant, how to plant, and what to do when things go wrong are covered from the ground up – literally! – in this book. From what the roots do to how seeds make new plants, from the nutrients plants need to thrive to what exactly those “zones” gardeners talk about are and which one we’re in, and explanations for all those weird gardening terms, they’re all covered here.
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E-Verify
"E-Verify (formerly known as the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program) is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees." Includes details about employers registering online, and material for employees. From
Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, & the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman
"The political cartoons in this exhibit, drawn by renowned cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman, illustrate the campaign process from the candidate's decision to run for office to the ultimate outcome of the election." Also features descriptions of Berryman's recurring characters (such as the Democratic Donkey, Republican Elephant, and teddy bear), printable downloads of the cartoons, and desktop background images. Companion to a 2008 physical exhibit at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.
USDA Actions: News Releases and Statements [February 2008 Beef Recall]
Collection of statements, transcripts, and audio on Humane Society of the United States' cattle handling allegations regarding California's Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company, which led to a February 2008 recall of its beef. Topics addressed include the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection system, supply of meat to federal food and nutrition programs, and "downer" (non-ambulatory disabled) livestock. From the
"This [2008] survey conducted jointly by NPR [National Public Radio] and public opinion researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health examines how the public views different approaches for expanding health coverage, including provisions that would require individuals to purchase insurance or parents to obtain coverage for their children." Includes survey results summary and details, charts, and a link to NPR coverage of the survey. From the Kaiser Family Foundation.
From Domesticity to Modernity: What Was Home Economics?
Review of home economics as a collegiate field of study, begun in the early 20th century and "dedicated to improving the quality of life in the American home through the application of modern science and management." Includes introductory essays and annotated images on educational techniques, role in national emergencies, and related topics. Also includes material about the
Well, that’s it for now – see you at the library!
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