News from KNOWhere - 1/31/08

February 1 is National Wear Red Day, which is an annual event to raise awareness of heart disease in women. It’s also the first day of Black History month and Library Lover’s Month – so come to the library Friday in your red dress or shirt and check out a book on black history!

Want to make your opinion known about a book? Go to this blog's sister site, the SJRLS Bookblog, sjrlsbooks.blogspot.com, and comment or recommend a book for review!

Wondering what the Not Yo Mama's high school book club book is? It's THE LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE by Rodman Philbrick. If you're a teen who'd like to join us in reading it, come by the library and put your name on the list. As soon as it arrives, we'll give you a call and you can come pick it up and take it home to keep! The next meetings will be 4pm January 27 in Millen and 4pm Thursday, January 28 in Sylvania.

Want to know what the middle school Not Yo Mama's book is? We haven't decided! Come to the library at 4pm Wednesday, January 20 in Millen or 4 pm Thursday, January 21 in Sylvania to cast your vote!

The library does have copies of the federal income tax forms available for anyone who needs them. Unfortunately, the state forms have not come in yet. You'll have to download the forms off of the state's site until they do.

News from Screven

We’d like to send a big thank-you to Dr. Charles Cravey and everyone who contributed to making this Sunday’s concert over at First Methodist Church a success! Dr. Cravey kindly offered to donate the funds raised by the concert to the Friends of the Library, and we really appreciate that his hard work in gathering the artists who performed and organizing the event has given the Friends a big boost that will help the library to do even more great stuff for the people of Screven County! Missed the concert? I’m sure that Dr. Cravey would be more than happy to let you buy a copy of the CD from him!

We'll be having a great time on Thursday, February 14 at 4 pm with our creative craft day! All ages are welcome, just make sure to sign up ahead of time so that we can make sure to have all the materials you'll need to have a fun (and free) time!

The board of the Friends of the Screven County Library will be meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, February 7 at the library. Committee chairs are particularly urged to attend!

News from Jenkins

Come join us Wednesdays at 4 pm for our wonderful storytimes! Bring your children after school to listen to a story and do a creative craft project. It's a fun way to help your children learn and grow up to be smart and successful adults!



Now, on to the books!

THE ABSTINENCE TEACHER by Tom Perrotta. Stonewood Heights is the perfect place to raise kids – good schools, solid values, a real all-American suburb. Ruth Ramsey is a human sexuality teacher at the high school, who becomes the target of a public crusade led by a local soccer coach who doesn’t like what she’s teaching. But when a controversy on the soccer field pushes the two of them together, they have to look beyond their obvious differences to the ways that they’re the same.

A WANTED MAN by Linda Lael Miller. The past tends to catch up with folks in Stone Creek, and the local schoolmarm and marshal are about to learn that the hard way. Add to that the smoldering attraction they’ve felt for each other from the moment they met, and you’ve got a lit fuse that’s ready to explode.

CHASING FIREFLIES by Charles Martin. “Never settle for less than the truth,” he was told. But when you don’t even know your real name, truth can be an elusive thing, and can even flourish inside a lie.

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE LARGEST COVERT OPERATION IN HISTORY by George Crile. The plot reads like something out of a John Le Carre novel – a whiskey-swilling Congressman and a rogue CIA operative conspire to launch the biggest covert operation in US history. But it’s real, and you can find out how we became allies with men who are now leading the current wave of Islamic terrorism.

KNIT TOGETHER: DISCOVER GOD’S PATTERN FOR YOUR LIFE by Debbie Macomber. Debbie Macomber was a slow reading dyslexic ten year old when she started writing, and did so poorly in school that her third-grade teacher once said that she was “such a nice little girl, but she’ll never do well in school.” But Debbie felt called to write, and is now one of the most popular authors out there.

Just a click will take you to any of these cool websites!

OpenCourseWare
This initiative from the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology isn’t a replacement for a degree from MIT – but it’s the next best thing. Over 1800 free online courses – nearly the entire curriculum at the college – are available to anyone who has Net access. Not quite ready for college? Check out Highlights for High School, which offers introductory courses in biology, calculus and physics, as well as videos of competitions, learning labs and much more.

The Blues, Black Vaudeville, and the Silver Screen, 1912-1930s
This "online collection consists of selected correspondence, financial records, contracts, and advertising materials" relating to the Douglass Theatre in Macon, Georgia, historically "a preeminent entertainment venue for African American Georgians outside of Atlanta" that featured legendary blues performers, vaudeville acts, and silent films. Browse by title, subject, and other factors. Includes an essay on the theater, a related finding aid, suggested readings, and a list of related archival materials. From the Digital Library of Georgia.

Financial Times In Depth: US Elections 2008
News and analysis about the 2008 U.S. presidential election, along with interactive features, candidate profiles and interviews, and other material about the election. From the Financial Times, a British publication that features world business, financial, and political news.

22nd Century
Website for the pilot episode of a 2007 PBS program about technology and innovation. Features video of stories about cochlear implants, "eyetap" ("glasses that continuously record what you see and have the ability to interject new information into what you are watching"), an electrode implanted in the brain of a man to restore communication abilities lost in an accident, and related topics. Also includes interviews, writings, and links to related resources.

The Continuous Commitment: African Americans in the American Red Cross
This exhibit highlights "a small portion of the contributions made by African Americans yesterday and today" to the American Red Cross. Some of the topics include abolitionist Frederick Douglass' participation with Clara Barton in the founding and continued efforts of the American Red Cross, African American involvement in the Red Cross during World War II, and the development of the African American HIV/AIDS Program. From the American Red Cross.

Well, that’s it for now – see you at the library!

News from KNOWhere - 1-24-08

Middle and high schoolers, come to the library and join one of our Not Yo Mama's book clubs! It’s a great chance to have fun reading instead of being stuck in that same old “read and test” grind. You’ll get your own copy of the book to read and a chance to post your opinion in the library’s newest offering – the Bookblog! For every book that the book clubs read – middle-school, high-school, or adult – there will be a spot where you can make your opinions known! Got a book you’d like to have reviewed? Just call Sharon at 912-564-7526 and she’ll make it happen!



News from Screven

Don’t let Valentine’s Day sneak up before you get a present for your sweetie! We’ve got gift bags full of romance (novels, that is) sitting in the library bowed, beribboned and just waiting for you to write your lady’s name on the tag. It’s just $3 for a gift full of love!

Rose Blank has a wonderful exhibit up in the multipurpose room! Come in and see some gorgeous work by a very talented artist – just ask for the key at the front desk!

The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board will be meeting today, January 24 at 4 pm at the Jenkins County Memorial Library. The public is welcome to attend.

Have you heard about the concert at the First Methodist Church here in Sylvania? The proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the Library, and the artists will include Dr. Charles Cravey, Hays Jones, Cleve Freeman and more! Admission will be free, but donations will be gladly welcomed.

The board of the Friends of the Library will be meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, February 7 at the library. If you are a member of the board or a committee chairman, please attend.

News from Jenkins

The students over at JenCo have got a wonderful display up, so come in and see it! They’ve got some lovely pieces up in our multipurpose room.

Don't forget to come to our wonderful storytimes every Wednesday at 4 pm! It's creative fun for the little ones!



Now, on to the books!

THE FIVE-SECOND RULE AND OTHER MYTHS ABOUT GERMS by Anne E. Maczulak, PhD. You’ve heard of the five-second rule, right? How if you can get to a piece of food fast enough after dropping it, it isn’t “really” contaminated? Ever wonder if that’s true? Find out that – and a lot more – explained in plain English.

FORGOTTEN HOUSEHOLD CRAFTS by John Seymour. Cheesmaking. Pickling. Dyeing cloth and yarn. Candlemaking. Smoking a ham. These were everyday skills for our not-too-distant ancestors, but most of them have been all but forgotten now, handed over to faceless corporations in massive, polluting factories. Here is a book that reminds us that we can still do things ourselves if we choose, and more often than not produce something better than we can buy in the stores.

RANT: AN ORAL BIOGRAPHY OF BUSTER CASEY by Chuck Palahniuk. The author of FIGHT CLUB brings us the story of a young man who lived fast, partied hard… and did his best to become the single biggest spreader of rabies in the horrific near-future he lived in.

CRUISERS by Craig Nova. Frank Kubler is full of rage and hate. Russell Boyd is a cop who’s seen too much pain and destruction. Their paths will cross three times – and the third time will change everything.

THE AMBER SPYGLASS by Philip Pullman. The final book of the trilogy that started with the Golden Compass begins with Lyra and Will in terrible danger. Dust is raining from the sky, and the fate of the living and the dead comes to rest upon two children, and a simple story.

THREE BAGS FULL: A SHEEP DETECTIVE STORY by Leonie Swann. On a hillside in Ireland, a shepherd lies dead. The only ones who can bring his killer to justice: his sheep.

Click to visit these cool sites!

"Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend"
This 2005 interview with Michael Dregni, author of a book about jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, provides an overview of the life of Reinhardt, "born in a gypsy caravan at a crossroads in Belgium ... [and] was almost killed in a freak fire that burned half of his body and left his left hand twisted into a claw." Includes photos; sounds clips not available. From Jerry Jazz Musician, "a website devoted to jazz and American civilization."

Simply Soups: The Ultimate Comfort Food
"There's something extremely satisfying about a hot, bubbling pot of soup on the stove on a cold winter's night." Use this site to find dozens of recipes for broths and stocks, chilis, chowders, cream and cheese soups, onion soups, and vegetable and meat soups. Also includes recipes for dessert soups, fruit soups, and a listing of cold soups.

Black History Month: A Medical Perspective
This small, illustrated exhibit looks at highlights and achievements of African Americans in medicine. It features biographies of black physicians, a timeline of blacks in medical education, and overview of the black hospital movement (1865-1960s), several folk medicine healing concepts and beliefs, and related materials. From the Duke University Medical Center Library.

Green Guide
"Dubbed the 'green living source for today's conscious consumer,' the Green Guide makes living in an environmentally-aware way easy, understandable, and practical." The site features product reviews (for items such as shoes, appliances, bedding, cosmetics, household cleaning supplies, personal care items, and pest control techniques), lists of ingredients to avoid, articles (such as on what happens to donated clothes), videos, blogs, and more. Also includes information about the associated print publication. From National Geographic.

Dorothy Porter Wesley (1905-1995): Afro-American Librarian and Bibliophile
This exhibit "honors the memory of one the most prominent African-American librarians and bibliophiles of the twentieth century." Features a biography, transcript of a speech given by Wesley in 1957, an exhibition checklist with selected images of books and postcards, and a selected bibliography. From librarian James Findlay of the Bienes Center for the Literary Arts (now Bienes Museum of the Modern Book), Broward County Library, Florida.

Well, that’s it for now – see you at the library!

News from KNOWhere - 1/18/08

We've got a lot of stuff for writers and readers coming up here at the library! The Not Yo Mama's book clubs are ready to go, and the Zine Scene will soon be announced. Keep watching this space for more! You've also got a blog exclusive here - a chance to see the library's newest offering, the SJRLS Bookblog! So just click on the link that takes you to sjrlsbooks.blogspot.com and maybe you'll be the first to comment!

The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board will be meeting Thursday, January 24 at 4 pm at Jenkins County Memorial Library.




News from Screven

Next Thursday at 4 pm, we’re going to have the high school version of the Not Yo Mama's book club starting, so if you have (or are!) a teen in 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade, come to the library and remember what makes reading fun!

We’d like to thank everyone who came to the Friends meeting on Thursday the 10^th. It’s been a while since we had one, and we’re glad to see that you’re all still interested!

This month’s art exhibit is courtesy of Rose Blank. Mrs. Blank is a professional illustrator with the U.S. Navy, and has kindly loaned her work to the library this month. Stop in and see it – she’s got some gorgeous work and we’re glad to show it here!

Were you too busy during the holiday season to come see the awards silver earned by our very own Sylvania Junior Woman’s Club over the course of last year? You’ve got a second month to come see the results of all their hard work for the community!

There will be a concert at the First Methodist Church in Sylvania on Sunday, January 27 at 5 pm. Dr. Charles Cravey, Hays Jones, David & Cherri Hinson, Ron Mathis, Cleve Freeman, Allyson Thomas, John Crawford, Angela Blum and Matthew & Anna Kersey will be performing. Admission won't be charged, but there will be a donation asked for and proceeds will go to the Friends of the Screven County Library.

News from Jenkins

Next Wednesday, January 24 at 4 pm, we’re going to have the high school version of the Not Yo Mama's book club, so if you have a teen (or are a teen!) in 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade, come to the library and find out how to make reading fun again!

We’ve got a great exhibit by JenCo on display here at the library. Come see what the students at the training center can really do!

Now, on to the books!

JUST BEYOND THE CLOUDS by Karen Kingsbury. Two brothers, trapped by their fears and their love for each other. One woman who can set them both free.

EYEWITNESS COMPANION: ASTROLOGY by Julia & Derek Parker. Have you ever wondered if maybe there isn’t something more to those little bits of advice you find in some newspapers? Ever wondered what it really means when someone asks, “What’s your sign?” Learn about the history and techniques for interpreting the Zodiac.

MUSICOPHILIA: TALES OF MUSIC AND THE BRAIN by Oliver Sacks. Has a song ever moved you to tears, brought back long-lost memories, or set you to tapping your toes? See how music and the brain interact.

DEDICATION by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. Jake Sharpe dumped Kate Hollis ten years ago on prom night, vanishing without a trace – until he showed up all over the airwaves, singing about the first time he had sex with Kate. Now, after ten years of increasingly personal songs plastering her old relationship all over the radio, he’s come back to their hometown, and Kate would like to have a few words with him….

UP CLOSE AND DANGEROUS by Linda Howard. Bailey Wingate’s adult stepchildren are upset when their father leaves all his wealth to Bailey… and she’s not so sure that it’s a coincidence that her plane dies midair a year later. She and her pilot survive the crash, but will the wilderness they’ve crash-landed in finish the job? And if they make it back, will her would-be killer try again?

Click to check out these cool links!

Journeys & Crossings
This website brings "to life some of the Library [of Congress]'s most exciting and historically significant materials through Webcasts offering the personal insights of the staff who know them best." Some of the Webcast topics include school gardens, Rosie the Riveter, Pearl Harbor oral histories, and May Day. Includes video and transcripts for each session, and links to related material. More online discussions are planned for the future. From the Library of Congress.

job-hunt
The purpose of this website is "to provide the most comprehensive listing of useful Internet-accessible job-search resources and services on the Web." Browse annotated listing of job resources by location and industry or profession, networking resources, and other job and career websites. Includes job-hunting basics and advice. From human resources and career planning professionals.

How to Never Spend Money on PC Software Ever Again
Suggestions for free alternatives to computer software packages, including word processing programs, Web browsers, Internet security, email, graphics manipulation programs, Web authoring software, instant messengers, and other software. Also includes a few suggestions for open-source operating systems. From librarian Chuck Gray of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Virginia.

How Do Caucuses Work?
This essay explains how caucuses work, and outlines the differences between presidential primaries and caucuses, which are both "a means for each political party to let voters nationwide select their party's presidential nominee." The Iowa caucus (the first of the presidential election year) is used as an example. Includes links to further information about the U.S. presidential election system. From HowStuffWorks.

M-LAW's Wacky Warning Labels
The contest to identify the wacky warning labels as presented on this site aims to "reveal how lawsuits, and fear of lawsuits, have driven the proliferation of common-sense warnings on U.S. products." Features a list of some of the best labels from the first eight contests, and images of labels for recent years. Includes rules for submitted labels to the competition. From Michigan Law Abuse Watch (M-LAW), and organization that opposes frivolous lawsuits.

The Soldier's Heart
Companion website to a 2005 PBS Frontline program that "explores the psychological cost of war and investigates whether the military is doing enough to help the many combat veterans coming home with emotional problems." Features video of the full program and additional stories, interviews, readings, and expert options about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers. Includes 2007 updates on some of the people featured in the program, and a link to a related Frontline report.

Well, that’s it for now – see you at the library!

News from KNOWhere - 1/11/08

We have two new programs starting this month: the Not Yo Mama’s Book Clubs! They’re book clubs for middle- and high-schoolers, in which we will read and discuss one book a month. Best of all, you get to keep the book!

Also coming soon: the Zine Scene, a series of workshops that will teach you what you need to know to create and produce your very own magazine! From art to wrestling to short stories, if you love it you can zine it! Want to know more? Just call the library at 912-564-7526!

Do you have art or a collection that you’d like to display? We are still scheduling artists to exhibit their work at the library, in both the multipurpose room and in the lobby’s display cases. From jewelry to woodworking, quilts to rare books, if you have a collection or create arts or crafts, we’re interested! Call the library to schedule your exhibit today!


New from Screven

The first meeting of the Not Yo Mama's middle school book club will be Thursday, January 17 at 4 pm. The first meeting of the Not Yo Mama's high school book club will be Thursday, January 24 at 4 pm.

Thanks to all the people who came to the Friends of the Library meeting last night! It's always good to meet with Friends.

This month’s art exhibit is by Rose Blank. She’s a professional illustrator out of Pensacola, Florida and a fine artist as well (and I'm not just saying that because she's my mom). Come in and see her work!

Did you know that the most popular New Year's resolution is to lose weight? We have two ways of helping you do that - first is by checking out some of the books on display at the library, and the second is to come by Mondays at 5 pm to participate in the Screven Lifestyle Improvement Challenge, presented by the Screven County Hospital!

News from Jenkins

The first meeting of the Not Yo Mama's middle school book club will be Wednesday, January 16 at 4 pm. The first meeting of the Not Yo Mama's high school book club will be Wednesday, January 23 at 4 pm.

The library is exhibiting the work of the students from the JenCo Training Center in the multipurpose room. Come see the work created by these special students!

Now, on to the books!

DOWNSIZING YOUR HOME WITH STYLE: LIVING WELL IN A SMALLER SPACE by Lauri Ward. Trying to fit a house-worth of stuff into an apartment? Have you found out the hard way that the stuff that fit perfectly in your old place looks ten times bigger in your new one? From modernizing old pieces to figuring out how to make your room serve several purposes to finding a new home for that stuff that you don’t need but is still good, you’ll find handy tips and tricks in this book.

GUIDE TO HEALTHY FAST-FOOD EATING by Hope S. Warshaw. Think that you don’t have time to eat healthy? Even McDonalds has healthy choices on their menus! The menus of thirteen of the biggest chains (including McDonalds, Subway, and Pizza Hut) are analyzed for fat, calories, carbs and more so that you can make healthy and informed eating choices.

PRESIDENTIAL COURAGE: BRAVE LEADERS AND HOW THEY CHANGED AMERICA 1789-1989 by Michael Beschloss. Did you know that at one point, there were people calling for George Washington’s impeachment? Or the origin of the phrase “politics makes strange bedfellows”? Learn more of the history you never knew – and some you did – in this book.

THE BOOK OF GENERAL IGNORANCE: EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW IS WRONG by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson. Marie Antoinette never said, “Let them eat cake.” The original Assassins weren’t hashish users – they were Islamic fundamentalists (gee, there’s a surprise!) Darwin may have invented the theory of evolution, but the phrase “survival of the fittest” can be traced to a scientist by the name of Herbert Spencer, inventor of the paper clip. Want more fascinating facts? Read the book!

BUNGALOW 2 by Danielle Steel. Mom and freelance writer Tanya Harris has just been handed the chance of a lifetime: to write a major Hollywood screenplay. It’s been a dream of hers for years… but what about the family she’s leaving behind?

BRIDGE OF SIGHS by Richard Russo. Louis Charles (Lucy) Lynch has spent all of his 60 years in upstate New York and has been married to the same woman for 40 of them. Now, he’s trying to write a history of his hometown, but there’s some things that are a mystery even to a native son… like why his childhood best friend fled forever to Italy.

Click the link, go to a cool site!

How to Write a Thank-You Note
Light-hearted guidelines to help you write thank-you notes. Suggestions include greeting the giver, expressing your gratitude (with tips such as "use the present perfect tense," and "never directly mention money"), discussing uses, mentioning the past and alluding to the future, and signing off. From the Morning News, an online magazine.

The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman
Collection of a year of whimsical and thought-provoking blog entries from illustrator, author, and designer Maira Kalman. Features her delightful, colorful illustrations with associated commentary such as: "My brain is exploding. Trying to make sense out of nonsense." These blog entries were published in book form in October 2007. From The New York Times.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides information about "the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk. The recalls on the list are mainly Class I [reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to product will cause serious adverse health consequences]." Products include food, drugs, and medical devices. Users may sign up for alerts to stay current.

Visual Dictionary Online
Definitions of "more 20,000 terms ... [and] more than 6,000 stunning illustrations of a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life." Also includes audio clips of pronunciations. Searchable, or browsable by topics: astronomy, earth, plants, animals, humans, food, housing, clothing, arts and architecture, communications, transportation and machinery, energy, science, society, and sports and games. From Merriam-Webster. Note: may not work properly in all browsers.

Snowshoes and Sled Dogs: Wintering in the Yukon
This photo collection provides a look at the fun side of winter life in the Yukon, Canada. View images of festivals, winter sports and hobbies, hunting, and cultural celebrations such as Christmas gatherings and masquerade balls. In English and French. From the Yukon Archives, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture.

Well, that’s it for now – see you at the library!

First post of 2008!

(aka "Holy cow, it's 2008 already?!?)

We have a ton of new stuff coming up in the new year!


"Not Yo Mama" is right!

First to kick off is going to be the "Not Yo Mama's"Book Clubs! It's the fun way for teens and tweens to read, and it's a great chance to let people know what you really think about the stuff you have to read. Did TOM SAWYER bore you to tears? Do you think that HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE was the greatest book ever written? You'll have a chance to put your review up where everyone can read it! Even better, you'll get to keep your copy of the book!


Get into the Zine Scene

If you're a writer, you'll be interested in this one: we're going to be starting a series of writing workshops focused on helping you develop your very own magazine! It can be about anything from organic farming to space travel, wrestling to art to cooking, if you love it you can zine it! As if that weren't cool enough, participants in the Zine Scene workshops will be able to be part of this year's Slam & Jam - you'll be able to share your work with a live audience and have it included in the 2008 Slam & Jam book!



News from Screven

The Friends of the Screven County Library will be meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, Jan. 10 at the library. If you're a Friend, would like to be a Friend, or are just the friendly (and curious) sort, please join us at the library!

Tuesday mornings at 10 am we have our wonderful storytimes! It's a chance for your preschooler to listen to a story, do a fun craft and have a great time.

Our monthly craft day will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 4 pm. It's a great chance to get creative with your kids and share the fun of crafting. Please sign up before coming, though - we wouldn't want to run out of supplies before we could get to you!

The Not Yo Mama's book club for middle schoolers will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 4 pm. The Not Yo Mama's book club for high schoolers will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 pm.



News from Jenkins

Don't forget our great storytime at 4 pm on Wednesdays! It's a chance for all ages to listen to a story, do a fun craft and generally enjoy themselves.

The Not Yo Mama's book club for middle schoolers will be meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 4 pm. The Not Yo Mama's book club for high schoolers will be meeting on Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4 pm.



Now, on to the books!

SAVED FOLK IN THE HOUSE by Sonnie Beverly. In one struggling neighborhood, three women from different backgrounds fight to find the path that God has meant for them to take. From Zakia, who has to choose between material success and spiritual fulfillment, to Nikki who finds a new life and a new man, to LaKisha who's fresh from the streets and struggling to come to terms with her past, they must find out what's really important for them and their community.

EDENVILLE OWLS by Robert B. Parker. 14-year-old Bobby Murphy has a lot on his plate. He's the leader of the Edenville Owls, his school's new basketball team. His relationship with his friend Joanie has just gotten a lot more complicated as they enter their teen years. And he's got a very pretty teacher, who shows up at school sometimes with bruises on her face - bruises he's pretty sure he knows the cause of, and that he's sure are only the beginning of what the man he's seen would like to do to his teacher. But what can a kid like him do to protect her?

COCINANDO PARA LATINOS CON DIABETES (DIABETIC COOKING FOR LATINOS) by Olga V Fuste. This bilingual cookbook brings healthy Latino cooking to everyone! From authentic salsa verde to sangria, from stuffed peppers (cooked in just minutes!) to empanadas, this has recipes so good you won't believe it's good for you!


THINGS I OVERHEARD WHILE TALKING TO MYSELF by Alan Alda. At the end of his memoir NEVER HAVE YOUR DOG STUFFED, Alda had nearly died on a mountaintop in Chile. Now, searching for a way to celebrate his new lease on life, he ponders the questions that he has asked over the course of his life, and seeks to find the answers.

SEA OF GLORY by Ken Wales & David Poling. On February 3, 1943 the US troop ship Dorchester was sunk by the submarine U-223. The four chaplains aboard - two Protestant, one Catholic, one a rabbi - were among the first to respond to the disaster. Thanks to their efforts, 230 of the 900 aboard were saved from drowning... and because they gave up their own life vests to others, they lost their own lives, becoming the "Immortal Chaplains". Based on a true story.



Cool links to click!

Journeys & Crossings
This website brings "to life some of the Library [of Congress]'s most exciting and historically significant materials through Webcasts offering the personal insights of the staff who know them best." Some of the Webcast topics include school gardens, Rosie the Riveter, Pearl Harbor oral histories, and May Day. Includes video and transcripts for each session, and links to related material. More online discussions are planned for the future. From the Library of Congress.

CareerJournal.com: 50+ Professionals
Compilation of articles about job hunting and career planning for people aged 50 years and older. Some of the topics covered include top employers and job locations, early retirement, age bias, online job opportunities, and adding value to a workplace. From the Wall Street Journal's executive career website.

How to Never Spend Money on PC Software Ever Again
Suggestions for free alternatives to computer software packages, including word processing programs, Web browsers, Internet security, email, graphics manipulation programs, Web authoring software, instant messengers, and other software. Also includes a few suggestions for open-source operating systems. From librarian Chuck Gray of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Virginia.

The 10,000-Step Guide to Fitness
This feature describes the concept of walking 10,000 steps per day (using a pedometer to keep track) to obtain health benefits. "The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says 10,000 steps a day (about five miles) can give you a healthy heart and reduce body fat." It includes quick tips regarding the 10,000-step challenge, statistics on fitness in Britain, and an illustrated description of how a pedometer works. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Well, that's it for now - see you at the library!