Juvenile Fiction
BLIND MOUNTAIN by Jane Resh Thomas: Climbing a mountain with his father, Sam must become the guide on their journey down when his carelessness temporarily blinds his father.
THE FORESTS OF SILENCE by Emily Rodda: The evil Shadow Lord is planning to take over the land of Deltora and enslave all its people, and 16-year old Lief must stop him.
MY TEACHER FLUNKED THE PLANET by Bruce Coville: Peter Thompson discovers a secret that may save the Earth, but as they encounter a plague and an alien named "Big Julie", their chances seem slim.
THE REVEALERS by Doug Wilhelm: Tired of being bullied and picked on, three outcasts join forces and begin to create a new atmosphere at school.
CHILDREN OF THE LONGHOUSE by Joseph Bruchac: Eleven-year-old Ohkwa'ri and his twin sister must make peace with a hostile gang of older boys in their village during the late 1400s.
THE PRINCESS SCHOOL LET YOUR HAIR DOWN by Jane B. Mason: Gothel just discovered that Rapunzel has been climbing out to attend Princess School and is determined to keep her from escaping again.
THE RESCUE by Kathryn Lasky: Soren was kidnapped and has longed to see his sister again. Now he gets the chance, but she's been through a terrible ordeal.
THE JANITOR’S BOY by Andrew Clements: When it becomes known that his father is one of the janitors, a fifth grader finds himself the target of ridicule at school.
QUAKE DISASTER IS SAN FRANSISCO, 1906 by Gail Karwoski: Tells the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake as seen through the eyes of Jacob, a Jewish boy who lives in a boarding house.
EACH LITTLE BIRD THAT SINGS by Deborah Wiles: Though her family runs the funeral parlor, Comfort is unprepared for the death of her uncle and the heart-wrenching events that follow.
THE HEART OF A CHIEF by Joseph Bruchac: An eleven-year-old Penacook Indian boy living on a reservation, faces a controversy surrounding plans for a casino on a tribal island.
CITY OF THE RATS by Emmy Rodda: Lief, Barda and Jasmine must survive the forbidden City of the Rats to find the third stone and return it to the magic Belt of Deltora.
Juvenile Nonfiction
WHO’S HAUNTING THE WHITE HOUSE? By Jeff Belanger: Read scary stories from past Presidents and First Ladies, as well as from staff who work there every day and have had the chance to see it all.
FOOTBALL IN THE BIG 12 by Michael Sommers: Presents the history of the Big 12 Conference and its teams, as well as profiles some of the most dominant and colorful players and coaches.
DRAWING IS FUN LEARN HOW TO DRAW ANYTHING: Teaches how to draw almost anything, Has 150 drawings to try out in four easy steps.
FISHING IN ACTION by Bobbie Kalman: This book introduces fishing both as a sport and a hobby, describes essential gear and equipment and how to use a spin-casting rod and reel, and discusses the laws and safety precautions involved in fishing.
BARACK OBAMA by Michael De Medeiros: Presents a brief biography of the politician, Barack Obama.
BEADS ‘N’ BADGES by Gillian Souter: Provides easy-to-follow instructions that offer twenty projects for a string of creations, from noodle beads to felt badges.
THE GREAT LAKES by Annalise Bekkering: Presents a virtual geographical tour of the natural wonder, the Great Lakes.
WARREN BUFFETT by Tamar Lupo: A biography of the third richest man in the world whose generosity, kindness and business skills make him a remarkable person.
UGH! ICKY, STICKY, GROSS SYUFF IN THE HOSPITAL by Pam Rosenberg: Enjoy reading about all things gross and learning plenty of facts about revolting stuff in the hospital.
EEW! ICKY, STICKY, GROSS STUFF IN YOUR BODY by Pam Rosenberg: Enjoy reading about all things gross and learning plenty of facts about various revolting topics.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
A Few Friday Games
I thought I would share a few games that have a literary twist to them on this snowy Friday. It is pretty quiet here at the library today, and I would love to be at home with a cup of hot cocoa, a good book and a word puzzle or two.
Literary Fiction Word Search
Match the Literary Genre
Do You Know The American Author?
Literary Fiction Word Search
Match the Literary Genre
Do You Know The American Author?
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Search Our Collection Online
For those of you who don't already know, you are able to search our entire collection, and even reserve books, from the comfort of your personal computer using our Web Collection Plus service. Our online catalog is easily accesible and operates in the same manner as our search stations here at the library.
To reserve books, you'll need to login using your patron number (found below the barcode on the back of your library card) and password (your last name). If you don't have a physical library card, simply give us a call or stop by and we will give you your patron number.
The catalog web address is http://www.alliancelibrary.org/
I kow a great many of you use the service already :-)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Teen Guitar Hero Tournament!
The Alliance Public Library will host a Wii Guitar Hero Tournament on Friday, February 20th at 3:30 in honor of Teen Tech Week.We will have two seperate competitions. One for 5th-8th graders and another for 9th-12th graders. In order to participate, simply check out and read a book from our teen zone and receive an admittance coupon. Books must be read between now and February 20th.
We will be providing snacks and beverages and Friends of the Library will be providing first place prizes.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Based on the Book
Vs.
I was digging around, looking for a good post for this week's based on the book, when I made a rather shocking discovery. Apparently the 1995 teen movie Clueless is based on the Jane Austen novel Emma. Now, I've never read Emma, but I have seen Clueless (I was 14 when it was released and thought it was one of the greatest movies ever made) and am rather intrigued to see how they turned a victorian novel into a modern teen movie. We have Emma available for checkout in both the Young Adult and Adult section as well as on Cassette.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
A Day of Birthdays!
Today, February 7th, is the birthday of 3 notable authors, all of whom have greatly contributed to the world of literature. So, to celebrate, I thought I would put together this monster of post.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Biography & Bibliography
The Works of Charles Dickens Quiz
Read the short Story Tom Tiddlers Ground
Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951)
Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Happy Valentines Day Storytime!
I have been a little lax with the storytime updates lately, so I thought I would let you all know that next week we will be celebrating Valentines Day at storytime, so join Stephanie and myself as we share our love of books! Tuesday, February 10th from 6:30-7:00
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Thursday, February 12th from 10:00-10:30
Storytime is available weekly for children ages 3-6. Please register your child at the front desk before attending storytime.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Which Twilight Character Are You?
I have a fun little bonus post for you today. Simply click here and you can take a quiz to find out which twilight character your personality most resembles. I most resemble Esme, which is okay by me :-)February Display
This February, the library display features the Coca Cola Bear collection of Susan Sutton. Be sure to stop in see the adorable fuzzy animals, which will be on display through the end of February.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Bookworm
FICTION
THE SPANISH GAME by Charles Cumming: Alec Milius left the British Secret Intelligence Service 6 years earlier after a great personal cost. but his old life hasn't left him. When a Basque politician goes missing, Milius finds himself embroiled in another conspiracy.
PRINCEP’S FURY by Jim Butcher: Tavi of Calderon has achieved a fragile alliance with the savage Canim. Tavi guides Canim to their lands and they find another enemy and destruction of the land. Tavi and Canim must fight side by side to defeat Void.
THE ARCHBISHOP IN ANDALUSIA by Andrew M. Greeley: Archbishop John Blackwood Ryan travels to Seville, Spain, at the behest of a local cardinal who hopes the priest can avert the violence looming over a family of wealthy aristocrats, while dramatic events unfold back home in Chicago that could change Ryan's life forever.
VULCAN’S FIRE HAROLD COYLE’S STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS by Harold Coyle: Facing financial ruin after taking on too many bad clients, Strategic Solutions, Inc., a private paramilitary company, accepts a contract from the Israeli government to aid Druze militias in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah, but SSI quickly discovers it has been put directly in the middle of an age-old conflict that has the potential to become a real war.
THE CHARLEMAGNE PURSUIT by Steve Berry: Ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone searches for answers about his father's mysterious death, supposedly in a submarine in the North Atlantic, and follows clues linked to the Nazis, cryptic journals, and an ancient civilization in Antarctica while Admiral Ramsey plots to become the next leader of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
ARCTIC DRIFT by Clive Cussler: Dirk Pitt sets out on an expedition with his children along the treacherous Northwest Passage to find a silvery mineral, which will prove his theory and link the causes for the sudden deaths in British Columbia and the incidents between the United States and an ally.
THE TREASURE by Iris Johansen: Ben Arnaud wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with the love of his life, Selene Ware. But when Arnaud is summoned by his old master to collect on a promise he made years earlier, he's honor-bound to leave the safety of his home and embark on a journey to steal a priceless treasure.
NONFICTION
EMILY POST by Laura Claridge: A biography of American author Emily Post, who wrote novels and a bestselling book about manners called "Etiquette" in the 1920s and advocated for middle-class citizens and immigrants.
THE LAST DROP OPERATION VARSITY MARCH 24-25, 1945 by Stephen L. Wright: Drawing on war diaries, unit histories, after-action reports, and interviews with veterans, Operation Varsity tells it as it was experienced by soldiers in the sky and on the ground, from the horrors of parachuting, flying a glider, and the mental and physical punishment of infantry combat.
GI INGENUITY by James Carafano: Shows how the American soldier improvised, innovated, and adapted on the battlefield. Among the improvisations and technologies covered are tanks equipped with hedgerow cutters, the coordination of air and ground attacks, and the use of radios and aircraft to direct artillery fire.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND THE SUPREME COURT HOW THE COURT FLUNKED HISTORY by Barry Adamson: In his book, Adamson explains in detail how the Court flunked history and got it wrong, how they seized on a phrase not even in the constitution, and have gradually built freedom of religion into a restraint of religious liberty.
MEMORY STADIUM by Kevin D. Horn: Each chapter is a year, or years, of Kevin's life and his memories of his strong interest in the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
AUTHENTICATING ANCIENT INDIAN ARTIFACTS by Jim Bennett: Includes an introduction to artifact reproductions, identifying reproduction flint artifacts, and reproduction and altered stone artifacts.
DECORATIVE PLATES IDENTIFICATION & VALUE GUIDE by Jim Harran: A survey of English, German, American and other European plates which include notes on their marks, makers, and changing values.
THE SPANISH GAME by Charles Cumming: Alec Milius left the British Secret Intelligence Service 6 years earlier after a great personal cost. but his old life hasn't left him. When a Basque politician goes missing, Milius finds himself embroiled in another conspiracy.
PRINCEP’S FURY by Jim Butcher: Tavi of Calderon has achieved a fragile alliance with the savage Canim. Tavi guides Canim to their lands and they find another enemy and destruction of the land. Tavi and Canim must fight side by side to defeat Void.
THE ARCHBISHOP IN ANDALUSIA by Andrew M. Greeley: Archbishop John Blackwood Ryan travels to Seville, Spain, at the behest of a local cardinal who hopes the priest can avert the violence looming over a family of wealthy aristocrats, while dramatic events unfold back home in Chicago that could change Ryan's life forever.
VULCAN’S FIRE HAROLD COYLE’S STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS by Harold Coyle: Facing financial ruin after taking on too many bad clients, Strategic Solutions, Inc., a private paramilitary company, accepts a contract from the Israeli government to aid Druze militias in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah, but SSI quickly discovers it has been put directly in the middle of an age-old conflict that has the potential to become a real war.
THE CHARLEMAGNE PURSUIT by Steve Berry: Ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone searches for answers about his father's mysterious death, supposedly in a submarine in the North Atlantic, and follows clues linked to the Nazis, cryptic journals, and an ancient civilization in Antarctica while Admiral Ramsey plots to become the next leader of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
ARCTIC DRIFT by Clive Cussler: Dirk Pitt sets out on an expedition with his children along the treacherous Northwest Passage to find a silvery mineral, which will prove his theory and link the causes for the sudden deaths in British Columbia and the incidents between the United States and an ally.
THE TREASURE by Iris Johansen: Ben Arnaud wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with the love of his life, Selene Ware. But when Arnaud is summoned by his old master to collect on a promise he made years earlier, he's honor-bound to leave the safety of his home and embark on a journey to steal a priceless treasure.
NONFICTION
EMILY POST by Laura Claridge: A biography of American author Emily Post, who wrote novels and a bestselling book about manners called "Etiquette" in the 1920s and advocated for middle-class citizens and immigrants.
THE LAST DROP OPERATION VARSITY MARCH 24-25, 1945 by Stephen L. Wright: Drawing on war diaries, unit histories, after-action reports, and interviews with veterans, Operation Varsity tells it as it was experienced by soldiers in the sky and on the ground, from the horrors of parachuting, flying a glider, and the mental and physical punishment of infantry combat.
GI INGENUITY by James Carafano: Shows how the American soldier improvised, innovated, and adapted on the battlefield. Among the improvisations and technologies covered are tanks equipped with hedgerow cutters, the coordination of air and ground attacks, and the use of radios and aircraft to direct artillery fire.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND THE SUPREME COURT HOW THE COURT FLUNKED HISTORY by Barry Adamson: In his book, Adamson explains in detail how the Court flunked history and got it wrong, how they seized on a phrase not even in the constitution, and have gradually built freedom of religion into a restraint of religious liberty.
MEMORY STADIUM by Kevin D. Horn: Each chapter is a year, or years, of Kevin's life and his memories of his strong interest in the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
AUTHENTICATING ANCIENT INDIAN ARTIFACTS by Jim Bennett: Includes an introduction to artifact reproductions, identifying reproduction flint artifacts, and reproduction and altered stone artifacts.
DECORATIVE PLATES IDENTIFICATION & VALUE GUIDE by Jim Harran: A survey of English, German, American and other European plates which include notes on their marks, makers, and changing values.
Based on the Book
This week's Based on the Book is Apollo 13, which is based on the non-fiction book Lost Moon: the Perilous Journey of Apollo 13 by Jim Lovell. We have the movie available in VHS, as well as the book, which can be found in the non-fiction section at 629.45 LOV
Friday, January 30, 2009
Library Lover's Month
Even superheroes sometimes forget to return their library books.
But don't fear - Library Lover's Month is here!
To celebrate February as Library Lover's Month, we will be offering amnesty on overdue books. Any overdue book returned in the month of February will be forgiven its overdue charges. So, if you checked out your books before Christmas, or even before last Fourth of July, now is the perfect time to return them. Because we love libraries, but we love people using them even more.
To celebrate February as Library Lover's Month, we will be offering amnesty on overdue books. Any overdue book returned in the month of February will be forgiven its overdue charges. So, if you checked out your books before Christmas, or even before last Fourth of July, now is the perfect time to return them. Because we love libraries, but we love people using them even more.
February Brown Bag Program
Join us Friday, February 6th @ Noon in the Alliance Learning Center Community RoomsJodi Mischnick reviews
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
The program and refreshments are provided courtesy of Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
In Memory of John Updike
Author and poet John Updike passed away yesterday at the age of seventy-six. He is a two time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his novels "Rabbit is Rich" and "Rabbit at Rest" and has claimed two National Book Awards in addition to many other literary prizes. Having written over 50 books, Updike is best know for his "Rabbit" novels, which chronicle the life of a man decade by decade, from the 60's to the 90's. He is also known to be a great defender of the written word, encouraging book stores and printers to stand firm in light of the digital age.We have many books by this widely acclaimed author, and invite you sample or revisit his works as a tribute to his literary achievements.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Bookworm
FICTION
DEADLY HARVEST by Heather Graham: When a young woman is found dead in a field, dressed up as a scarecrow with a slashed grin and a broken neck, the residents of Salem, Massachusetts, begin to fear that the infamous Harvest Man is more than just a rumor.
YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME by Dean Koontz: Internet entrepreneur Ryan Perry, diagnosed with incurable cardiomyopathy, is lucky to receive a heart transplant in time to save his life, and things are just starting to return to normal when he begins receiving unmarked gifts and messages from a stalker who claims the heart is hers.
CRUEL INTENT by J.A. Jance: Former television journalist Ali Reynolds tries to defend her contractor Brian when he is named a prime suspect in his wife's murder and in the process uncovers a sadistic killer who finds his prey by hacking into a dating sight for housewives looking for a sexual relationship with married men.
THE PRIVATE PATIENT by P. D. James: Adam Dalgliesh, a charismatic police commander, investigates the case of Rhoda Gradwyn, a forty-seven-year-old journalist murdered after a visit to the plastic surgeon to remove an old scar, and discovers a tangled web of motives and strange suspects centered on life around Cheverell Manor.
A DEADLY SILVER SEA by Bob Morris: The Royal Star, the most exclusive cruise ship in the world, is leaving Miami with many notable and wealthy passengers. Gunmen take over and kill most of the officers and sequester passengers. Zack and Barbara, who is 8 months pregnant, are separated. Without knowing the motive of the gunmen, Zack must figure out a way to stop them and keep himself and his wife alive.
THE FOURTH TIME IS MURDER by Steven F. Havill: Undersheriff Estelle is as busy as ever. The sheriff is still not recovered from his stint in the hospital and she is recovering from a hospital stay herself. She almost reaches home when her cell phone rings and a truck has gone off the road. There are more questions than answers.
ODD GIRL OUT by Timothy Zahn: Frank Compton, employed as a sort of intergalactic detective for the mysterious alien Spiders, working to thwart the Modhri, a group-mind intent on infecting Earth, suspects that the Modhri are the source of all his troubles when a young woman who had demanded his help in finding her ten-year-old sister is later found dead--killed with his own gun.
NON-FICTION
2008 EDITION BEST EDITORIAL CARTOONS OF THE YEAR by Charles Brooks: Reprints over four hundred American editorial cartoons from the year 2007, covering the Bush administration, immigration, the economy, foreign affairs, entertainment, sports, and more.
THE ART OF THE FAMILY TREE by Jenn Mason: Contains ideas and instructions for using paper, fabric, and collage to turn family trees into works of art.
THE OFFICIAL PRECIOUS MOMENTS COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO FIGURINES by John Bomm: With more than 2,300 bisque figurines presented and including current as well as retired pieces, this book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive, official guide to Precious Moments figurines on the market.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIY PROJECTS FOR LUXURIOUS LIVING by Jerri Farris: A custom wine cellar with bistro seating; an elegant den with built-in library walls; an electric steam-room in the master bath; a billiards room with a fun, retro wet bar; a custom closet as big as a bedroom, homeowners dream of the special features that set a home apart and make it extraordinary.
HARD TWIST WESTERN RANCH WOMEN by Barbara Van Cleve: Photographs that show the women of the contemporary western ranch mostly at work in the fields, but also at home with the family and in the ranch office.
GOLDEN EAGLE by Floyd Scholz: This book presents a behind-the-scenes look at how Floyd Scholz creates one of his most ambitious pieces-a life-size golden eagle in flight. Beautiful color photos document the carving's progression from a block of wood to a finished work of art. The accompanying text offers how-to information as well as Scholz's thoughts as he works on the carving.
GUNSMITHING WITH SIMPLE HAND TOOLS by Andrew Dubino: Information on planning a workshop and acquiring basic tools, repairing and improving firearms, metals, files, abrasives, small parts, and how to blue and polish a gun.
DEADLY HARVEST by Heather Graham: When a young woman is found dead in a field, dressed up as a scarecrow with a slashed grin and a broken neck, the residents of Salem, Massachusetts, begin to fear that the infamous Harvest Man is more than just a rumor.
YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME by Dean Koontz: Internet entrepreneur Ryan Perry, diagnosed with incurable cardiomyopathy, is lucky to receive a heart transplant in time to save his life, and things are just starting to return to normal when he begins receiving unmarked gifts and messages from a stalker who claims the heart is hers.
CRUEL INTENT by J.A. Jance: Former television journalist Ali Reynolds tries to defend her contractor Brian when he is named a prime suspect in his wife's murder and in the process uncovers a sadistic killer who finds his prey by hacking into a dating sight for housewives looking for a sexual relationship with married men.
THE PRIVATE PATIENT by P. D. James: Adam Dalgliesh, a charismatic police commander, investigates the case of Rhoda Gradwyn, a forty-seven-year-old journalist murdered after a visit to the plastic surgeon to remove an old scar, and discovers a tangled web of motives and strange suspects centered on life around Cheverell Manor.
A DEADLY SILVER SEA by Bob Morris: The Royal Star, the most exclusive cruise ship in the world, is leaving Miami with many notable and wealthy passengers. Gunmen take over and kill most of the officers and sequester passengers. Zack and Barbara, who is 8 months pregnant, are separated. Without knowing the motive of the gunmen, Zack must figure out a way to stop them and keep himself and his wife alive.
THE FOURTH TIME IS MURDER by Steven F. Havill: Undersheriff Estelle is as busy as ever. The sheriff is still not recovered from his stint in the hospital and she is recovering from a hospital stay herself. She almost reaches home when her cell phone rings and a truck has gone off the road. There are more questions than answers.
ODD GIRL OUT by Timothy Zahn: Frank Compton, employed as a sort of intergalactic detective for the mysterious alien Spiders, working to thwart the Modhri, a group-mind intent on infecting Earth, suspects that the Modhri are the source of all his troubles when a young woman who had demanded his help in finding her ten-year-old sister is later found dead--killed with his own gun.
NON-FICTION
2008 EDITION BEST EDITORIAL CARTOONS OF THE YEAR by Charles Brooks: Reprints over four hundred American editorial cartoons from the year 2007, covering the Bush administration, immigration, the economy, foreign affairs, entertainment, sports, and more.
THE ART OF THE FAMILY TREE by Jenn Mason: Contains ideas and instructions for using paper, fabric, and collage to turn family trees into works of art.
THE OFFICIAL PRECIOUS MOMENTS COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO FIGURINES by John Bomm: With more than 2,300 bisque figurines presented and including current as well as retired pieces, this book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive, official guide to Precious Moments figurines on the market.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIY PROJECTS FOR LUXURIOUS LIVING by Jerri Farris: A custom wine cellar with bistro seating; an elegant den with built-in library walls; an electric steam-room in the master bath; a billiards room with a fun, retro wet bar; a custom closet as big as a bedroom, homeowners dream of the special features that set a home apart and make it extraordinary.
HARD TWIST WESTERN RANCH WOMEN by Barbara Van Cleve: Photographs that show the women of the contemporary western ranch mostly at work in the fields, but also at home with the family and in the ranch office.
GOLDEN EAGLE by Floyd Scholz: This book presents a behind-the-scenes look at how Floyd Scholz creates one of his most ambitious pieces-a life-size golden eagle in flight. Beautiful color photos document the carving's progression from a block of wood to a finished work of art. The accompanying text offers how-to information as well as Scholz's thoughts as he works on the carving.
GUNSMITHING WITH SIMPLE HAND TOOLS by Andrew Dubino: Information on planning a workshop and acquiring basic tools, repairing and improving firearms, metals, files, abrasives, small parts, and how to blue and polish a gun.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Based on the Book
This week's feature is The Cider House Rules by John Irving, which was made into an academy award winning movie in 1999. The story follows a young man who has lived his whole life in an orphanage. He is anxious to strike out on his own and must travel a long way to find the place where he truly belongs. We have both the novel and the DVD available for checkout.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Attention Genology Buffs!
While going through the Nebraska Learns 2.0 Class, I discovered a free online geneology tool perfect for all of you tech-savy geneology enthusiasts called MyHeritage. The free software allows users to create online profiles of their family heritage using a family tree, photos documents and more. It includes face recognition technology to help researchers identify unknown people in their family photos, works with 34 languages and has translation tools. Users can even publish their findings to the web, with privacy options, so it can be shared with family and friends.For more information on this free application, visit www.myheritage.com/geneology
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Help with your series searches!
Today I stumbled across a wonderful resource for all of you series readers out there. The wonderful Nebraska Library Commission has a searchable online database where you are able able to quickly find the title of the next book in your series. You can search using either the series title, author title or a book title. Just think, you'll never have to read series out of order again!Wednesday, January 21, 2009
NetLibrary
One of our often overlooked services, NetLibrary allows our library patrons to search an online collection of books from the comfort of their personal computer. NetLibrary allows us to provide a vast amount of information to complement and diversify our collection and offers many special interest works and scholarly findings.You are able to browse the collection using a simple keyword search. When you find a title you would like to read, simply click on the image of the book and it will open as a PDF file. You can browse through the book either by chapter or page by page.
To creat a free account, simply contact us here at the library and we will help sign you up. You will then be able to browse the collection from any computer.
eBooks also appear in our catalog, which you can search online at http://www.alliancelibrary.org/, and are marked with a little "e" to the right of the title.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Bookworm
NONFICTION
I BET I WON’T FRET by Timothy A. Sisemore: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders in children. It causes intense worry and anxiety that can disrupt emotional, academic, and social development. The good news is that GAD is highly treatable and children can be taught to manage and even overcome it.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE 2009 by Richard Nelson Bolles: Offers advice to job hunters and career changers on how to find their dream job, including tips on writing resumes, conducting online job searches, starting a business, making contacts, interviewing, and negotiating salaries.
NOLO’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EVERY LAW: Presents information, guidance, and lists of further resources on law related to houses, the workplace, patents, copyright, money, cars, and numerous other subjects.
NEBRASKA’S COWBOY TRAIL by Keith Terry: The "Cowboy Line" follows the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and will become the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the nation. This guide covers information for hikers, bikers, and horsemen with accommodations, history, ecology and pointers for food, lodging, and camping.
NO JOB? NO PROB! By Nicholas Nigro: Offers valuable tips and timely resources for landing your next job, plus advice and possibilities to weather the storm of unemployment and thrive.
ON THE DIVIDE by David Porter: On the Divide analyzes the iconic image that Cather helped develop for herself, in contrast to the anonymous face she adopted for promotional activities and the very different private self she shared only with friends and family.
THE LOKATA GHOST DANCE OF 1890 by Rani-Henrik Andersson: Uses for the first time some accounts translated from Lakota. This book presents these Indian accounts together with the views and observations of Indian agents, the U.S. Army, missionaries, the mainstream press, and Congress.
MAYOR HELEN BOOSALIS by Beth Boosalis Davis: The story of Helen Boosalis is the story of American democracy at its best-a daughter of Greek immigrants who became one of the nation's best mayors and barely missed becoming the governor of Nebraska.
KIOWA HUMANITY AND THE INVASION OF THE STATE by Jacki Thompson Rand: Illuminates the ways in which Kiowas on the southern plains dealt with the U.S. government’s efforts to control them after they were forced onto a reservation by an 1867 treaty.
THE ULTIMATE FIELD GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY: Offers advice from fifty professional "National Geographic" photographers on how to take great pictures using film or digital cameras, looking at different types of cameras and accessories, and describing beginning and advanced techniques.
GIVE ME EIGHTY MEN by Shannon D. Smith: The story of what has become popularly known as the Fetterman Fight, near Fort Phil Kearney in present-day Wyoming in 1866, is based entirely on this infamous declaration attributed to Capt. William J. Fetterman.
THE LONG EMERGENCY by James Howard Kunstler: Presents an examination of the United States dependency on cheap fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, describes its diminishing supply, and forecasts a grim scenario for the future that includes a regression back to local economy and a downsizing of everyday life activities.
CONSUMER GUIDE TO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS by Jennifer Thorne Amann: A guide through the confusing process of improving your home's energy use with readable and clear illustrations.
GOING GREEN by Sally Kneidel: Provides information on sustainable living, discussing energy-efficient and clean transportation, housing, land use, food, and clothing.
I BET I WON’T FRET by Timothy A. Sisemore: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders in children. It causes intense worry and anxiety that can disrupt emotional, academic, and social development. The good news is that GAD is highly treatable and children can be taught to manage and even overcome it.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE 2009 by Richard Nelson Bolles: Offers advice to job hunters and career changers on how to find their dream job, including tips on writing resumes, conducting online job searches, starting a business, making contacts, interviewing, and negotiating salaries.
NOLO’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EVERY LAW: Presents information, guidance, and lists of further resources on law related to houses, the workplace, patents, copyright, money, cars, and numerous other subjects.
NEBRASKA’S COWBOY TRAIL by Keith Terry: The "Cowboy Line" follows the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and will become the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the nation. This guide covers information for hikers, bikers, and horsemen with accommodations, history, ecology and pointers for food, lodging, and camping.
NO JOB? NO PROB! By Nicholas Nigro: Offers valuable tips and timely resources for landing your next job, plus advice and possibilities to weather the storm of unemployment and thrive.
ON THE DIVIDE by David Porter: On the Divide analyzes the iconic image that Cather helped develop for herself, in contrast to the anonymous face she adopted for promotional activities and the very different private self she shared only with friends and family.
THE LOKATA GHOST DANCE OF 1890 by Rani-Henrik Andersson: Uses for the first time some accounts translated from Lakota. This book presents these Indian accounts together with the views and observations of Indian agents, the U.S. Army, missionaries, the mainstream press, and Congress.
MAYOR HELEN BOOSALIS by Beth Boosalis Davis: The story of Helen Boosalis is the story of American democracy at its best-a daughter of Greek immigrants who became one of the nation's best mayors and barely missed becoming the governor of Nebraska.
KIOWA HUMANITY AND THE INVASION OF THE STATE by Jacki Thompson Rand: Illuminates the ways in which Kiowas on the southern plains dealt with the U.S. government’s efforts to control them after they were forced onto a reservation by an 1867 treaty.
THE ULTIMATE FIELD GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY: Offers advice from fifty professional "National Geographic" photographers on how to take great pictures using film or digital cameras, looking at different types of cameras and accessories, and describing beginning and advanced techniques.
GIVE ME EIGHTY MEN by Shannon D. Smith: The story of what has become popularly known as the Fetterman Fight, near Fort Phil Kearney in present-day Wyoming in 1866, is based entirely on this infamous declaration attributed to Capt. William J. Fetterman.
THE LONG EMERGENCY by James Howard Kunstler: Presents an examination of the United States dependency on cheap fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, describes its diminishing supply, and forecasts a grim scenario for the future that includes a regression back to local economy and a downsizing of everyday life activities.
CONSUMER GUIDE TO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS by Jennifer Thorne Amann: A guide through the confusing process of improving your home's energy use with readable and clear illustrations.
GOING GREEN by Sally Kneidel: Provides information on sustainable living, discussing energy-efficient and clean transportation, housing, land use, food, and clothing.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Based on the Book
This week's Based on the Book feature is Jane Austen's Persuasion. After the man whose proposal she had rejected returns from his long military tour at sea, Anne Elliot is forced to face the decision she had made eight years before, along with the man she has never stopped loving, in Jane Austen's final novel.
We have both the novel and the BBC film interpretation shown here available for checkout.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Happy Birthday A.A. Milne!
Today is the birthday of the late A.A. Milne, who gave us the loveable characters and stories of The Hundred Acre Woods. If you haven't read the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, I would highly recommend them to both adults and children. They make for someenjoyable reading, no matter how old you are.
Here are a few links to give more information on A.A. Milne, with a few fun Pooh inspired games thrown in for good measure:
Pooh Inspired Recipes (my guess is they all use some form of honey)
Russian Winnie-the-Pooh Cartoon (still cute even though I couldn't understand most of it)
Friday, January 16, 2009
Coming Soon!
The library will be hosting a series of informative evening events on Native Americans. Stay tuned for more information!Thursday, January 15, 2009
Don't Forget About Overdrive!
I just want to remind you that we are a participating Nebraska OverDrive Library, which means you can access thousands of audio books from the comfort of your home computer in three easy steps.1. Simply click here to sign in using your library account number and install the free software. Your account number can be found on the back of your library card or you can give us a call and we will give it you.
2. Browse and check out titles (up to 4 at a time)
3. Download to your computer or storage device and enjoy!
If you have any questions about the OverDrive service or need your account number, just contact us at the library and we'll be happy to help.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Friends of the Library
Just thought I would share some of the recent Friends of the Library projects. They have recently purchased a wonderful rug for the children's section. It has an alphabet border surrounding a family of bunnies who are all reading books and is quite stunning. The kids love it! Below is a picture of our Tuesday night storytime group on the rug. 
The friends have also recently refinished a table that was purchased in 1912 when the library was in the Carnegie Building. It is a beautiful table and the old saying "they just don't make 'em like they used to" seems to fit it wonderfully. Below is a picture of some of the Friends with the table.
Friends of the Library is a nationwide non-profit, volunteer driven organization that raises funds for the library. The main fundraising is accomplished through two books sales that take place in the spring and the fall of each year. For more information on how to get involved with the Friends of the Library, just contact the library.
The friends have also recently refinished a table that was purchased in 1912 when the library was in the Carnegie Building. It is a beautiful table and the old saying "they just don't make 'em like they used to" seems to fit it wonderfully. Below is a picture of some of the Friends with the table.Friends of the Library is a nationwide non-profit, volunteer driven organization that raises funds for the library. The main fundraising is accomplished through two books sales that take place in the spring and the fall of each year. For more information on how to get involved with the Friends of the Library, just contact the library.Bookworm
Fiction
SWALLOWING DARKNESS by Laurell K. Hamilton: Meredith Nic Essus, pregnant with twins, accepts her uncle's false claim that he is the father of her unborn children in order to gain her own place on the throne, but conspirators, slander, and Taranis himself are all determined to eliminate Meredith's personal guard, the only ones who can protect her.
ENDER IN EXILE by Orson Scott Card: Ender is offered the choice of living in isolation on Eros at one of the Hegemony's training facilities, but chooses to journey out to the colonies with his sister, Valentine.
THE MEMORIST by M.J. Rose: Meer Logan, haunted since childhood by memories of what seems to be a treasure box, travels to Vienna when the actual box--once owned by Beethoven--shows up in an auction catalog, and she is forced to face the possibility that she was the composer's lover in a past life, and the reality that someone is trying to kill her.
JUST AFTER SUNSET by Stephen King: Collects twelve short stories by Stephen King on the theme of relationships, including new stories and previously released material such as "The Gingerbread Girl," "The Things They Left Behind," and "The Cat from Hell."
THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND by Jeffrey Deaver: Investigating a late night emergency call that came from a Wisconsin vacation home, deputy Brynn McKenzie narrowly escapes an encounter with two professional criminals, and flees into the woods with Michelle, the city-girl who rented the house for the weekend, but if the women want to survive, they will have to learn to trust one another.
A MERCY by Toni Morrison: Florens, a sixteen-year-old slave on a Virginia plantation is given to a Dutch trader named Jacob Vaark as payment for a debt owed to Vaark by her master, and moves to his small Northern farm where her presence is felt keenly by Vaark's childless wife Rebekka, Native American servant Lina, and Sorrow, a foundling.
JESUS by Deepak Chopra: Captures the extraordinary life of Jesus in this surprising novel. The author uncovers the transformational "lost years" that are not recounted in the New Testament.
Nonfiction
DESCENT INTO CHAOS by Ahmed Rashid: Explores the progression of nation building in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia since the events of September 11, 2001, contending that U.S. foreign policy in the region has failed and discussing various issues, such as nuclear programs, the Indian-Pakistani rivalry, and the resurgence of the Taliban.
AXES: Willa Cather and William Faulkner by Merrill Skaggs: Axes traces the intimate relationship between the texts published by Willa Cather and William Faulkner between 1922 and 1962. When those texts are juxtaposed and examined carefully, the two writers seem intensely conscious of, and responsive to, each other’s work.
VALENTINES by Ted Kooser: A collection of twenty-three Valentine poems by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ted Kooser.
PITCH LIKE A GIRL HOW A WOMAN CAN BE HERSELF AND STILL SUCCEED by Ronna Lichtenberg: Explores a new kind of style-persuasion categorization--pinks versus blues or stripes of both colors--to demonstrate how women (and yes, men, too) can use their natural powers of influence for success.
DANCE LODGES OF THE OMAHA PEOPLE by Mark Awakuni-Swetland: Describes both history and ethnography and presents a useful case study of Native cultural resistance and adaptation to pervasive efforts at detribalization and assimilation.
LOREN EISELEY COMMENTARY, BIOGRPHY & REMEMBERANCE: Born, raised, and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska, Loren Eiseley (1907–77) was a highly respected writer and poet best known for explaining complex scientific concepts in poems easily read and understood by the general public.
NEBRASKA MOMENTS by Donald Hickey: A collection of essays in which Donald Hickey and others discuss the people, events, and institutions of Nebraska.
SWALLOWING DARKNESS by Laurell K. Hamilton: Meredith Nic Essus, pregnant with twins, accepts her uncle's false claim that he is the father of her unborn children in order to gain her own place on the throne, but conspirators, slander, and Taranis himself are all determined to eliminate Meredith's personal guard, the only ones who can protect her.
ENDER IN EXILE by Orson Scott Card: Ender is offered the choice of living in isolation on Eros at one of the Hegemony's training facilities, but chooses to journey out to the colonies with his sister, Valentine.
THE MEMORIST by M.J. Rose: Meer Logan, haunted since childhood by memories of what seems to be a treasure box, travels to Vienna when the actual box--once owned by Beethoven--shows up in an auction catalog, and she is forced to face the possibility that she was the composer's lover in a past life, and the reality that someone is trying to kill her.
JUST AFTER SUNSET by Stephen King: Collects twelve short stories by Stephen King on the theme of relationships, including new stories and previously released material such as "The Gingerbread Girl," "The Things They Left Behind," and "The Cat from Hell."
THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND by Jeffrey Deaver: Investigating a late night emergency call that came from a Wisconsin vacation home, deputy Brynn McKenzie narrowly escapes an encounter with two professional criminals, and flees into the woods with Michelle, the city-girl who rented the house for the weekend, but if the women want to survive, they will have to learn to trust one another.
A MERCY by Toni Morrison: Florens, a sixteen-year-old slave on a Virginia plantation is given to a Dutch trader named Jacob Vaark as payment for a debt owed to Vaark by her master, and moves to his small Northern farm where her presence is felt keenly by Vaark's childless wife Rebekka, Native American servant Lina, and Sorrow, a foundling.
JESUS by Deepak Chopra: Captures the extraordinary life of Jesus in this surprising novel. The author uncovers the transformational "lost years" that are not recounted in the New Testament.
Nonfiction
DESCENT INTO CHAOS by Ahmed Rashid: Explores the progression of nation building in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia since the events of September 11, 2001, contending that U.S. foreign policy in the region has failed and discussing various issues, such as nuclear programs, the Indian-Pakistani rivalry, and the resurgence of the Taliban.
AXES: Willa Cather and William Faulkner by Merrill Skaggs: Axes traces the intimate relationship between the texts published by Willa Cather and William Faulkner between 1922 and 1962. When those texts are juxtaposed and examined carefully, the two writers seem intensely conscious of, and responsive to, each other’s work.
VALENTINES by Ted Kooser: A collection of twenty-three Valentine poems by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ted Kooser.
PITCH LIKE A GIRL HOW A WOMAN CAN BE HERSELF AND STILL SUCCEED by Ronna Lichtenberg: Explores a new kind of style-persuasion categorization--pinks versus blues or stripes of both colors--to demonstrate how women (and yes, men, too) can use their natural powers of influence for success.
DANCE LODGES OF THE OMAHA PEOPLE by Mark Awakuni-Swetland: Describes both history and ethnography and presents a useful case study of Native cultural resistance and adaptation to pervasive efforts at detribalization and assimilation.
LOREN EISELEY COMMENTARY, BIOGRPHY & REMEMBERANCE: Born, raised, and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska, Loren Eiseley (1907–77) was a highly respected writer and poet best known for explaining complex scientific concepts in poems easily read and understood by the general public.
NEBRASKA MOMENTS by Donald Hickey: A collection of essays in which Donald Hickey and others discuss the people, events, and institutions of Nebraska.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Based on the book
This week's based on the book feature is Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, which we have in our library collection. In the story, a girl, whose father can read story characters to life, must face the fantastical when an evil villian escapes from the confines of his pages and tries to force her father into servitude. The movie releases on January 23rd, so there is still plenty of time to read the book.
Library Event
The Alliance Public Library, The Alliance Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Library are proud to present:
Kevin Horn and his autobiography
Memory Stadium . . . From Lincoln to Alliance: Growing Up a Nebraska Cornhusker
Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Alliance Learning Center Community Rooms
Friday, January 9, 2009
Nebraska Learns 2.0
Over the last few months, I have been participating in an online workshop being offered through the Nebraska Library Commission called Nebraska Learns 2.0. The purpose of the program is give librarians the much needed knowledge about the ever expanding world of technology, and to get libraries to think of new ways technology can serve our patrons and communities. Through simple excercises I have learned about new applications such as twitter, wikis, RSS Feeds, generators, social tagging and bookmarking and more! I've always thought that I was in the know on technology, but walking through this workshop has proved that advancement and innovation are everyday occurances and that it will take lifelong learning to stay with the times.
Nebraska Learns 2.0 is a workshop that anyone interested in the ever evolving world of technology can take advantage of. You don't have to be a librarian or a member of the NLC; you just have to be ready to learn, discover and have a little bit of fun in the process. Simply go the Nebraska Learns 2.0 Blog to get started, and if you have any thoughts on ways we could improve our services through new technologies, be sure to let us know.
Almost French
We have obtained a copy of Almost French by Sarah Turnbull, which was the book reviewed by Nancy Reiber at last week's Friends of the Library Brown Bag presentation. If you are interested in the social aspect of culture, the differences between cultures and the assimilation of culture, this book would be a good one to read. It is the author's memoir of the struggle to integrate into French culture as a native Australian. The book is on loan and can be checked out at the front desk.Wednesday, January 7, 2009
January Display
Our January display is the rock, mineral and fossil collection of Brian Jones. Among his impressive display, you'll see amethyst, ammonites, fossilized clams, quartz crystals and more! his collection will be on display through the end of January, so be sure to stop in. If you would like more information on Rocks and Minerals, we have a number of books on the subject, which can be found in the nonfiction section of the library cataloged under numbers 549-552.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Book Giveaway Winner
Roland45 is the winner of The Art of Racing in the Rain book giveaway,and he says of his favorite book:
One of my favorites is The Philosophical Strangler by Eric Flint. It is a great read for anyone who needs a laugh, or anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre.
You can pick the book up anytime and thanks for participating!
Be on the look out for future book giveaways.
One of my favorites is The Philosophical Strangler by Eric Flint. It is a great read for anyone who needs a laugh, or anyone who is a fan of the fantasy genre.
You can pick the book up anytime and thanks for participating!
Be on the look out for future book giveaways.
Bookworm
REFERENCE BOOKS (Not available for check out but may be used in the library)
THE COPYRIGHT HANDBOOK by Stephen Fishman: Provides practical copyright formation for writers, covering such topics as registration, notice, errors and omissions, limitations, transfer of ownership, duration, infringement, derivative works, compilations, works for hire, jointly authored works, and electronic publishing, and includes a CD-ROM with sample forms and other tools.
AMERICAN INDIANS AND STATE LAW by Deborah a Rosen: Examines the history of state and territorial policies, laws, and judicial decisions pertaining to Native Americans from 1790 to 1880. Belying the common assumption that Indian policy and regulation in the United States were exclusively within the federal government’s domain, the book reveals how states and territories extended their legislative and judicial authority over American Indians during this period.
THE SCIENCE BOOK EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD AND HOW IT WORKS: Natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, and the most up-to-date investigations are explained in detailed text, and 2,000 vivid illustrations—including 3-D graphics and pictograms—make the information even more accessible and amazing to discover.
LEGAL FORMS FOR STARTING & RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS by Fred Steingold: Contains a comprehensive guide for starting and running a small business and includes instructions, forms, and a CD-ROM to assist in preparing contracts, hiring employees and consultants, prepare corporate bylaws, lease, buy, or sell property, and borrowing or lending money.
101 LAW FORMS FOR PERSONAL USE by Ralph Warner: Provides more than a hundred legal forms for estate planning, buying a house, dealing with junk mail and telemarketing calls, settling legal disputes, and several other issues, explains their use, and includes them on a CD-ROM.
EVERY LANDLORD’S LEGAL GUIDE by Marcia Stewart: An examination of the legal issues that confront landlords of residential real property. In 17 chapters, it covers such topics as rent, discrimination, working with property managers, landlord liability, tenants, privacy rights, and security deposits.
FICTION
BONES by Jonathon Kellerman: When Milo Sturgis, homicide detective, encounters a case that involves a sinister killer, he calls in psychologist Alex Delaware to help investigate the murder of several prostitutes and a musician, and the two have trouble coming up with an easy answer as deeper and darker clues arise.
FOUNDATION by Mercedes Lackey: When thirteen-year-old orphan Magpie is saved from a life of slavery in the gem mines and chosen to be trained as a Herald at the Collegium, he discovers her hidden talents and a world of political turmoil.
WHERE SERPENTS SLEEP by C. S. Harris: Sebastian St. Cyr joins forces with Hero Jarvis, the daughter of his sworn enemy, to investigate the brutal murders of eight young prostitutes, and together they unravel a web of lies, deception, and scandal that leads them to a dangerous killer and a powerful secret.
MURDER INSIDE THE BELTWAY by Margaret Truman: After discovering a link between the homicide of Washington D.C. call girl Rosalie Curzon and the kidnapping of the daughter of politician Robert Colgate's closest friend, Detective Mary Hall and rookie police officer Matthew Jackson race to find the killer in question before he acts again.
DIVINE JUSTICE by David Baldacci: Former CIA assassin Oliver Stone, having assassinated the two men who were responsible for the death of his wife and being hunted by friends and enemies, finds himself embroiled in the secrets of a small Virginia mining town and falling for a widow.
SALVATION IN DEATH by J. D. Robb: In the year 2060, Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of Father Miguel Flores and uncovers shocking secrets about the man's past that suggest the beloved priest is not the man his parishioners thought.
CROSS COUNTRY by James Patterson: Alex Cross' investigation of the worst murder scene he has encountered leads him on a chase to Africa to catch a warlord named Tiger.
THE COPYRIGHT HANDBOOK by Stephen Fishman: Provides practical copyright formation for writers, covering such topics as registration, notice, errors and omissions, limitations, transfer of ownership, duration, infringement, derivative works, compilations, works for hire, jointly authored works, and electronic publishing, and includes a CD-ROM with sample forms and other tools.
AMERICAN INDIANS AND STATE LAW by Deborah a Rosen: Examines the history of state and territorial policies, laws, and judicial decisions pertaining to Native Americans from 1790 to 1880. Belying the common assumption that Indian policy and regulation in the United States were exclusively within the federal government’s domain, the book reveals how states and territories extended their legislative and judicial authority over American Indians during this period.
THE SCIENCE BOOK EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD AND HOW IT WORKS: Natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, and the most up-to-date investigations are explained in detailed text, and 2,000 vivid illustrations—including 3-D graphics and pictograms—make the information even more accessible and amazing to discover.
LEGAL FORMS FOR STARTING & RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS by Fred Steingold: Contains a comprehensive guide for starting and running a small business and includes instructions, forms, and a CD-ROM to assist in preparing contracts, hiring employees and consultants, prepare corporate bylaws, lease, buy, or sell property, and borrowing or lending money.
101 LAW FORMS FOR PERSONAL USE by Ralph Warner: Provides more than a hundred legal forms for estate planning, buying a house, dealing with junk mail and telemarketing calls, settling legal disputes, and several other issues, explains their use, and includes them on a CD-ROM.
EVERY LANDLORD’S LEGAL GUIDE by Marcia Stewart: An examination of the legal issues that confront landlords of residential real property. In 17 chapters, it covers such topics as rent, discrimination, working with property managers, landlord liability, tenants, privacy rights, and security deposits.
FICTION
BONES by Jonathon Kellerman: When Milo Sturgis, homicide detective, encounters a case that involves a sinister killer, he calls in psychologist Alex Delaware to help investigate the murder of several prostitutes and a musician, and the two have trouble coming up with an easy answer as deeper and darker clues arise.
FOUNDATION by Mercedes Lackey: When thirteen-year-old orphan Magpie is saved from a life of slavery in the gem mines and chosen to be trained as a Herald at the Collegium, he discovers her hidden talents and a world of political turmoil.
WHERE SERPENTS SLEEP by C. S. Harris: Sebastian St. Cyr joins forces with Hero Jarvis, the daughter of his sworn enemy, to investigate the brutal murders of eight young prostitutes, and together they unravel a web of lies, deception, and scandal that leads them to a dangerous killer and a powerful secret.
MURDER INSIDE THE BELTWAY by Margaret Truman: After discovering a link between the homicide of Washington D.C. call girl Rosalie Curzon and the kidnapping of the daughter of politician Robert Colgate's closest friend, Detective Mary Hall and rookie police officer Matthew Jackson race to find the killer in question before he acts again.
DIVINE JUSTICE by David Baldacci: Former CIA assassin Oliver Stone, having assassinated the two men who were responsible for the death of his wife and being hunted by friends and enemies, finds himself embroiled in the secrets of a small Virginia mining town and falling for a widow.
SALVATION IN DEATH by J. D. Robb: In the year 2060, Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the murder of Father Miguel Flores and uncovers shocking secrets about the man's past that suggest the beloved priest is not the man his parishioners thought.
CROSS COUNTRY by James Patterson: Alex Cross' investigation of the worst murder scene he has encountered leads him on a chase to Africa to catch a warlord named Tiger.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Last Chance!
Today is your last chance to enter to win a copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, which is narrated by a philosophical yellow lab called Enzo (I seem to have a bit of a dog theme going) and gives insight into the human condition as only a dog could relate. So far Roland45 has claim to the book, but you can still register to win today. Simply leave a message on this post and I'll announce the winner tomorrow.
Based on the Book
The new hyped up movie of the moment is Marley & Me, which is based on the book Marley and Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan. It is based on the author's real life experiences with his young family and their ill behaved dog, Marley, and is available here at the library. I haven't read the book, but I have heard from a number of patrons that it is very good.
Friday, January 2, 2009
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Don't forget to register to win a copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain in our book giveaway. All you have to do is click here and then leave a comment with the title of one of your favorite books, and you will be entered to win. Yes, it's that easy! So far we only have one person in the running, so leave a comment and give him a little bit of competition.
Below is a brief symopsis of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, pulled from his website. Visit the site for interviews with the author and media reviews:
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it.
Below is a brief symopsis of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, pulled from his website. Visit the site for interviews with the author and media reviews:
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it.
Bookworm
I'm a little late posting the bookworm. Sickness has been making its way around the library, and I have been out sick with the flu :-( But I am glad to be back and out of house, so I have a few posts for you today to get you through the weekend.
FICTION
DYING FOR REVENGE by Eric Jerome Dickey: Gideon is a hit man who never misses, but when a job goes bad, he could have killed his client -- a cold-blooded woman who is not the city's mayor. And she is out to get him with other assassins.
DARK SUMMER by Iris Johansen: Devon Brady, a dedicated veterinarian working in a makeshift hospital on a canine search and rescue mission, encounters Jude Marrock and his wounded black lab, Ned; Jude gets Devon involved in a deadly game with innocent lives at stake.
QUOFUM by Alan Dean Foster: Captain Boylan and his crew must deliver four scientists to the unknown Quofum, where they discover an illogical, irrational world filled with warring species and unclassifiable life-forms that suggest the planet was created by an unnatural force, and when their spaceship disappears, the crew is left with no means of communication and no way of escaping a killer.
A MCKETTRICK’S CHRISTMAS by Linda Lael Miller: Lizzie McKettrick, taking a train home to spend Christmas with her family and new boyfriend, must rely on her faith and hard work to help passengers when the train is derailed by an avalanche, and begins to question her feelings for her beau when she starts making a connection with Dr. Morgan Shane.
SANTA CLAWED by Rita Mae Brown: The Christmastime cheer is diminished after Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her husband find a dead body in their chosen Christmas tree at The Brothers of Love run tree farm, which turns out to the first in a series of murders that Harry and her feline sleuths are determined to solve.
LEAVING WHISKEY BEND by Dorothy Garlock: Schoolteacher Hallie Wolcott, her friend Pearl Parsons, and their friend Mary leave the lawless town of Whiskey Bend behind, hoping to start a new life, and when violent storms force them to take refuge with rancher Eli Morgan.
A GOOD WOMAN by Danielle Steel: When Annabelle Worthington loses her family due to the sinking of the Titanic; she becomes a medical volunteer at Ellis Island, marries badly, and eventually finds purpose by volunteering in a field hospital during World War I.
MORIARTY by John Gardner: Professor James Moriarty, who survived a struggle with Sherlock Holmes and plans on establishing crime syndicates in the U.S., is called back to London to fight against Sir Jordan Jack Idell, a hoodlum who threatens to overrun Moriarty's criminal society across a large part of Europe.
NONFICTION
TOLE PAINTING by Pat Oxenford: In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs.
PRESSED FLOWER ART by W. Eugene Burkhart Jr.: Acclaimed artist W. Eugene Burkhart Jr. passes on the craft in this handy, full-color how-to guide, sharing information on tools and materials, detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs.
HEX SIGNS by Ivan E. Hoyt: Ivan Hoyt is one of the most celebrated artisans of hex sign painting, and in this detailed how-to book he shares his knowledge, providing information on tools and detailed step-by-step instructions.
GOD IN THE FOXHOLE by Charles W. Sasser: A collection of true personal accounts in which American soldiers throughout history share how their faith helped them face the horrors of war.
AMERICAN EVE by Paula Uruburu: A biography of the classic model Evelyn Nesbit, discussing her rising stardom in America during the twentieth century and how her husband, Harry K. Thaw, killed her lover, Stanford White, birthing the beginning of the American public's obsession with celebrities and scandal.
ANGELS A TO Z by Evelyn Oliver: Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine approximately three hundred angel-related topics, including biblical angels, classifications of angels, authors and artists whose work is about angels, fictional angels, and others.
FICTION
DYING FOR REVENGE by Eric Jerome Dickey: Gideon is a hit man who never misses, but when a job goes bad, he could have killed his client -- a cold-blooded woman who is not the city's mayor. And she is out to get him with other assassins.
DARK SUMMER by Iris Johansen: Devon Brady, a dedicated veterinarian working in a makeshift hospital on a canine search and rescue mission, encounters Jude Marrock and his wounded black lab, Ned; Jude gets Devon involved in a deadly game with innocent lives at stake.
QUOFUM by Alan Dean Foster: Captain Boylan and his crew must deliver four scientists to the unknown Quofum, where they discover an illogical, irrational world filled with warring species and unclassifiable life-forms that suggest the planet was created by an unnatural force, and when their spaceship disappears, the crew is left with no means of communication and no way of escaping a killer.
A MCKETTRICK’S CHRISTMAS by Linda Lael Miller: Lizzie McKettrick, taking a train home to spend Christmas with her family and new boyfriend, must rely on her faith and hard work to help passengers when the train is derailed by an avalanche, and begins to question her feelings for her beau when she starts making a connection with Dr. Morgan Shane.
SANTA CLAWED by Rita Mae Brown: The Christmastime cheer is diminished after Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her husband find a dead body in their chosen Christmas tree at The Brothers of Love run tree farm, which turns out to the first in a series of murders that Harry and her feline sleuths are determined to solve.
LEAVING WHISKEY BEND by Dorothy Garlock: Schoolteacher Hallie Wolcott, her friend Pearl Parsons, and their friend Mary leave the lawless town of Whiskey Bend behind, hoping to start a new life, and when violent storms force them to take refuge with rancher Eli Morgan.
A GOOD WOMAN by Danielle Steel: When Annabelle Worthington loses her family due to the sinking of the Titanic; she becomes a medical volunteer at Ellis Island, marries badly, and eventually finds purpose by volunteering in a field hospital during World War I.
MORIARTY by John Gardner: Professor James Moriarty, who survived a struggle with Sherlock Holmes and plans on establishing crime syndicates in the U.S., is called back to London to fight against Sir Jordan Jack Idell, a hoodlum who threatens to overrun Moriarty's criminal society across a large part of Europe.
NONFICTION
TOLE PAINTING by Pat Oxenford: In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs.
PRESSED FLOWER ART by W. Eugene Burkhart Jr.: Acclaimed artist W. Eugene Burkhart Jr. passes on the craft in this handy, full-color how-to guide, sharing information on tools and materials, detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs.
HEX SIGNS by Ivan E. Hoyt: Ivan Hoyt is one of the most celebrated artisans of hex sign painting, and in this detailed how-to book he shares his knowledge, providing information on tools and detailed step-by-step instructions.
GOD IN THE FOXHOLE by Charles W. Sasser: A collection of true personal accounts in which American soldiers throughout history share how their faith helped them face the horrors of war.
AMERICAN EVE by Paula Uruburu: A biography of the classic model Evelyn Nesbit, discussing her rising stardom in America during the twentieth century and how her husband, Harry K. Thaw, killed her lover, Stanford White, birthing the beginning of the American public's obsession with celebrities and scandal.
ANGELS A TO Z by Evelyn Oliver: Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine approximately three hundred angel-related topics, including biblical angels, classifications of angels, authors and artists whose work is about angels, fictional angels, and others.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Book Giveaway!
I have been lucky enough to stumble across a copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, and I've decided to pass the luck along to you, our patrons. This is one of my new favorite books, and I thought What good is a good book if it isn't shared with others, which happens to be a little mantra of mine - hence my employment in a library :-)So what do you have to do to win your very own copy of this glorious book? Simply leave a comment on this post with the title of one of your favorite books. The contest is open until Tuesday, February 16th at 5:00pm. I will randomly select a comment and announce the winner the following day. To leave a comment, just click the "comment" link below .
Based on the Book
I went to the movies and watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night and it was amazing. So I thought to myself "I bet the book is better" because they usually are, as any reader would know, and I became even more excited when I discovered the book was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Great Gatsby is one of my favorite books.) At first it didn't look like we had the story, but with some digging I found it in Fitzgerald: Novels and Stories 1920-1922, and was surprised to discover it is actually a short story about 30 pages long. The movie was pretty lengthy (about 2&1/2 hours) so it will be interesting to see what the differences are.But I don't plan on checking the book out until I finish the one I started a few days ago, so come on in, read the story and then go downtown and watch the movie. It is definately worth the $6.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your loved ones a Very Merry Christmas!
The Library will close on Christmas Eve at 3:00 and will open again on Friday, December 26th with regular hours.
The Library will close on Christmas Eve at 3:00 and will open again on Friday, December 26th with regular hours.
Stop in the library and check out one of these new Books on CD!
THE HOST by Stephanie Meyer: The earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of their human hosts. But Melanie refuses to give up her mind and Wanderer, the invader, can't overcome it. Melanie loves Jared who is in hiding and Wanderer eventually loves him too. Together they set off to find Jared.
TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer: When seventeen-year-old Bella leaves Phoenix to live with her father in Forks, Washington, she meets a handsome boy at school for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction and who she comes to realize is not wholly human.
NEW MOON by Stephanie Meyer: When the Cullen’s, including beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways.
BREAKING DAWN by Stephanie Meyer: Continues the story of the human Bella and the vampire Edward whose love is threatened by their difference, a werewolf named Jacob, and other outside influences.
ECLIPSE by Stephanie Meyer: As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger.
THE PRIVATE PATIENT by P.D. James: Rhoda Gradwyn goes to a famous plastic surgeon to have a scar removed and a pleasant recovery at the old manor. Two days later, she is dead. Adam Dalgliesh is called to investigate and few things make sense. Suspects multiply all too rapidly and then there is a second murder.
DIVINE JUSTICE by David Baldacci: Former CIA assassin Oliver Stone, having assassinated the two men who were responsible for the death of his wife and being hunted by friends and enemies, finds himself embroiled in the secrets of a small Virginia mining town and falling for a widow.
DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW by Mary Higgins Clark: In New Hampshire, four employees of Conklin's Market win the lottery by using numbers they had gotten from a man who is now missing and amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan and private investigator Regan Reilly, visiting on holiday, go out in search of him.
THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON by Stephen King: Trish is nine and wonders off into the woods to escape her family's bickering. Her shortcut back pulls her deeper into the woods where she listens to the Boston Red Sox game and imagines that her hero, Tom Gordon is with her. It explores our deep dread of the unknown and the extent to which faith can conquer.
RITUAL IN DEATH by J.D. Robb: When a high-society party is crashed by a naked, knife-wielding, blood-covered man who "thinks" he might have killed someone, Eve Dallas must track down the crime, and the criminals. Everything points to satanic ritual, but Eve doesn't believe in devil worship.
YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME by Dean Koontz: Ryan Perry, an Internet entrepreneur, falls suddenly ill and needs a heart transplant. A year later he has never felt better and begins to get letters and gifts from someone -- a stalker who wants her heart back.
BRISINGER by Christopher Paolini: Eargon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives, but unrest claims the rebels and Eragon must make choices. He is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny.
ARCTIC DRIFT by Clive Cussler: President Garner Ward must contend with a corrupt Canadian cabal that's subverting efforts to solve America's energy problems. Pitt barely escapes serious injury when a bomb destroys a D.C. lab along with records of research into an artificial photosynthesis process that could, almost immediately, eliminate the threat of global warming. That discovery may be connected with a legendary failed 19th-century sailing expedition to the Arctic
THE HOST by Stephanie Meyer: The earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of their human hosts. But Melanie refuses to give up her mind and Wanderer, the invader, can't overcome it. Melanie loves Jared who is in hiding and Wanderer eventually loves him too. Together they set off to find Jared.
TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer: When seventeen-year-old Bella leaves Phoenix to live with her father in Forks, Washington, she meets a handsome boy at school for whom she feels an overwhelming attraction and who she comes to realize is not wholly human.
NEW MOON by Stephanie Meyer: When the Cullen’s, including beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways.
BREAKING DAWN by Stephanie Meyer: Continues the story of the human Bella and the vampire Edward whose love is threatened by their difference, a werewolf named Jacob, and other outside influences.
ECLIPSE by Stephanie Meyer: As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger.
THE PRIVATE PATIENT by P.D. James: Rhoda Gradwyn goes to a famous plastic surgeon to have a scar removed and a pleasant recovery at the old manor. Two days later, she is dead. Adam Dalgliesh is called to investigate and few things make sense. Suspects multiply all too rapidly and then there is a second murder.
DIVINE JUSTICE by David Baldacci: Former CIA assassin Oliver Stone, having assassinated the two men who were responsible for the death of his wife and being hunted by friends and enemies, finds himself embroiled in the secrets of a small Virginia mining town and falling for a widow.
DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW by Mary Higgins Clark: In New Hampshire, four employees of Conklin's Market win the lottery by using numbers they had gotten from a man who is now missing and amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan and private investigator Regan Reilly, visiting on holiday, go out in search of him.
THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON by Stephen King: Trish is nine and wonders off into the woods to escape her family's bickering. Her shortcut back pulls her deeper into the woods where she listens to the Boston Red Sox game and imagines that her hero, Tom Gordon is with her. It explores our deep dread of the unknown and the extent to which faith can conquer.
RITUAL IN DEATH by J.D. Robb: When a high-society party is crashed by a naked, knife-wielding, blood-covered man who "thinks" he might have killed someone, Eve Dallas must track down the crime, and the criminals. Everything points to satanic ritual, but Eve doesn't believe in devil worship.
YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME by Dean Koontz: Ryan Perry, an Internet entrepreneur, falls suddenly ill and needs a heart transplant. A year later he has never felt better and begins to get letters and gifts from someone -- a stalker who wants her heart back.
BRISINGER by Christopher Paolini: Eargon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives, but unrest claims the rebels and Eragon must make choices. He is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny.
ARCTIC DRIFT by Clive Cussler: President Garner Ward must contend with a corrupt Canadian cabal that's subverting efforts to solve America's energy problems. Pitt barely escapes serious injury when a bomb destroys a D.C. lab along with records of research into an artificial photosynthesis process that could, almost immediately, eliminate the threat of global warming. That discovery may be connected with a legendary failed 19th-century sailing expedition to the Arctic
Monday, December 22, 2008
Based on The Book
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas by Jim Henson was always (and still is) one of my favorite Christmas specials. It is the heartwarming tale of a mother and son otter who both want to give each other the perfect Christmas gift. The movie is based on the children's book by Russell Hoban, which have available in the library.Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Rare Books
Do you have a book you think might be rare or valuable? The Rare Books and Manuscript Section of the American Library Association has a website that provides information concerning rare books such as what makes a book rare, how to care for the book and more.
TwitterLit
During my library adventures, I came across the site TwitterLit that "serves up literary teasers twice daily. " The author of the site posts the first line from two diffeerent books each day then links to the book on amazon.com so you can discover the title and author. Some of the posts are quite amusing, and this may be one of the most unique ways of discovering new books and authors that I have seen yet. So explore the site, and if there is a book that intrigues you, just give us call or stop in.
Bookworm
FICTION
HOUNDED TO DEATH by Rita Mae Brown: Jane Arnold searches for the links between the death of handler Mo Schneider, who was found shot after the Mid-America Hound Show, her friend and popular veterinarian Hope Rogers, and the disappearance of a wealthy pet food manufacturer, which happened during the Virginia Hound Show.
TESTIMONY by Anita Shreve: When a sex scandal breaks out at a New England boarding school, a videotape triggers the involvement of men, women, and teenagers, including the headmaster, a young boy who made a mistake, and his mother, while everybody looks for a person to blame.
WHERE ANGELS GO by Debbie Macomber: Angels Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy return to Earth to perform Christmas miracles for an elderly man who wants to know his wife will be taken care of after his death, a young woman who is afraid to risk her heart a second time, and a little boy who longs for a dog.
SABRINA by Lori Wick: Sabrina Matthews, rescued from a life of prostitution in 1880 by police officer Danny Barshaw and his wife Callie, who led her to belief in Christ, decides to leave Denver behind and make a new start in Montana Territory.
WHEN THE SOUL MENDS by Cindy Woodsmall: Two years after leaving her Amish community, Hannah Lapp finds herself returning to help her sister who is suffering from a mental condition and facing the same problems she left, including her father's disapproval and her former fiancé.
THE YEAR OF FOG by Michelle Richmond: Photographer Abby Mason's happy anticipation of a life as a wife and stepmother comes to an abrupt end when Emma, the six-year-old daughter of her fiancé Jake, disappears at the beach while in her care.
ELIZABETH & LEICESTER by Sarah Gristwood: Examines the unusual relationship between Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley, describing his devotion to her as advisor and unofficial consort, and Elizabeth's rage when he finally remarried.
NONFICTION
KNITTED BEADED JEWELRY by Ruth Herring: How to make stylish and fun projects using a combination of knitting and beading with a variety of materials, from yarn and cotton to beads, sequins and wire. Each project is fully illustrated with step-by-step drawings.
CONTEMPORARY SHEDS by Philip Schmidt: A full-color, illustrated guide to building sheds, with complete plans for twelve projects including a hobby studio, playhouse, and garden outbuilding.
FRAKTUR by Ruthanne Hartung: The Pennsylvania Dutch are noted for the beautiful hand-lettered and designed documents known as fraktur. These include birth and marriage certificates, family trees, bookplates, awards, and house blessings.
ROADS TO QUOZ by William Least Heat-Moon: A travelogue that explores the small towns of America, revealing their depth and character as part of the nation.
THE ASSASSIN’S ACCOMPLICE by Kate Clifford Larson: Chronicles the alleged involvement of Mary Surratt in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
THE LAST LINCOLN CONSPIRATOR by Andrew C.A. Jampoler: Despite all that has been written about the April 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the story of John Surratt--the only conspirator who got away.
THE DEATH OF RAYMOND YELLOW THUNDER by Stew Magnuson: The long-intertwined communities of the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation and the bordering towns in Sheridan County, Nebraska, mark their histories in sensational incidents and quiet human connections, many recorded in detail here for the first time.
HOUNDED TO DEATH by Rita Mae Brown: Jane Arnold searches for the links between the death of handler Mo Schneider, who was found shot after the Mid-America Hound Show, her friend and popular veterinarian Hope Rogers, and the disappearance of a wealthy pet food manufacturer, which happened during the Virginia Hound Show.
TESTIMONY by Anita Shreve: When a sex scandal breaks out at a New England boarding school, a videotape triggers the involvement of men, women, and teenagers, including the headmaster, a young boy who made a mistake, and his mother, while everybody looks for a person to blame.
WHERE ANGELS GO by Debbie Macomber: Angels Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy return to Earth to perform Christmas miracles for an elderly man who wants to know his wife will be taken care of after his death, a young woman who is afraid to risk her heart a second time, and a little boy who longs for a dog.
SABRINA by Lori Wick: Sabrina Matthews, rescued from a life of prostitution in 1880 by police officer Danny Barshaw and his wife Callie, who led her to belief in Christ, decides to leave Denver behind and make a new start in Montana Territory.
WHEN THE SOUL MENDS by Cindy Woodsmall: Two years after leaving her Amish community, Hannah Lapp finds herself returning to help her sister who is suffering from a mental condition and facing the same problems she left, including her father's disapproval and her former fiancé.
THE YEAR OF FOG by Michelle Richmond: Photographer Abby Mason's happy anticipation of a life as a wife and stepmother comes to an abrupt end when Emma, the six-year-old daughter of her fiancé Jake, disappears at the beach while in her care.
ELIZABETH & LEICESTER by Sarah Gristwood: Examines the unusual relationship between Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley, describing his devotion to her as advisor and unofficial consort, and Elizabeth's rage when he finally remarried.
NONFICTION
KNITTED BEADED JEWELRY by Ruth Herring: How to make stylish and fun projects using a combination of knitting and beading with a variety of materials, from yarn and cotton to beads, sequins and wire. Each project is fully illustrated with step-by-step drawings.
CONTEMPORARY SHEDS by Philip Schmidt: A full-color, illustrated guide to building sheds, with complete plans for twelve projects including a hobby studio, playhouse, and garden outbuilding.
FRAKTUR by Ruthanne Hartung: The Pennsylvania Dutch are noted for the beautiful hand-lettered and designed documents known as fraktur. These include birth and marriage certificates, family trees, bookplates, awards, and house blessings.
ROADS TO QUOZ by William Least Heat-Moon: A travelogue that explores the small towns of America, revealing their depth and character as part of the nation.
THE ASSASSIN’S ACCOMPLICE by Kate Clifford Larson: Chronicles the alleged involvement of Mary Surratt in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
THE LAST LINCOLN CONSPIRATOR by Andrew C.A. Jampoler: Despite all that has been written about the April 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the story of John Surratt--the only conspirator who got away.
THE DEATH OF RAYMOND YELLOW THUNDER by Stew Magnuson: The long-intertwined communities of the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation and the bordering towns in Sheridan County, Nebraska, mark their histories in sensational incidents and quiet human connections, many recorded in detail here for the first time.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Santa Claus is coming to Storytime!
A Visit from St. Nick!
Since the librarians here at Alliance Public Library have been so good all year, Santa Claus agreed to come and visit our storytime kids! And he's coming tonight!Tuesday, December 16th, 6:30 pm
Stop by the library to see Santa and have some treats!
Storytime will continue with Christmas themed programs on
Thursday, December 18th at 10:00 am and
Tuesday, December 23rd at 6:30 pm
The library will be closed Christmas Day
Based on the Book
This week's Based on the Book feature is the The Christmas Wish written by Richard Siddoway (we have both the book and the DVD)
At the age of four, Will Martin lost his parents and went to live with his grandparents. The warm memories of life in a small town and the old-fashioned Christmas holidays he and his grandparents shared sustain him still as a young man making his way in the world.
Years later, Will takes a leave of absence from his jog in New York City to return home after his grandfather's death to help run the family real estate business. There he discovers something about his grandfather's past that shatters him and the memories of a the life he so loved. As dinner one evening, his grandmother tells Will that she was been reading her husband's journals and learned that every Christmas Eve, when she and Will were out doing their traditional last-minute shopping, her husband was seeing a woman named Lillian. This year his grandmother's Christmas wish if for Will s to find out who Lillian is and why Will's grandfather, a seemingly devoted husband, saw Lilliand every year for more than twenty-seven years and never mentioned her name.
At the age of four, Will Martin lost his parents and went to live with his grandparents. The warm memories of life in a small town and the old-fashioned Christmas holidays he and his grandparents shared sustain him still as a young man making his way in the world.Years later, Will takes a leave of absence from his jog in New York City to return home after his grandfather's death to help run the family real estate business. There he discovers something about his grandfather's past that shatters him and the memories of a the life he so loved. As dinner one evening, his grandmother tells Will that she was been reading her husband's journals and learned that every Christmas Eve, when she and Will were out doing their traditional last-minute shopping, her husband was seeing a woman named Lillian. This year his grandmother's Christmas wish if for Will s to find out who Lillian is and why Will's grandfather, a seemingly devoted husband, saw Lilliand every year for more than twenty-seven years and never mentioned her name.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Classic Literature Quiz
Think you know classic literature? Try your hand at this quiz and find out! Simply match the one liner with the correct classic novel and see how you fair.I scored a 50% and I have to admit that I haven't yet read the majority of the classics referenced. Though you could never pay me enough to read War and Peace.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
2008 National Book Awards
The 2008 National Book Awards were announced on November 20th, and I have been meaning to post the results. So here they are:
Peter Matthiessen’s Shadow Country won Fiction
Inspired by a near-mythic event of the wild Florida frontier at the turn of the twentieth century, Shadow Country reimagines the legend of the inspired Everglades sugar planter and notorious outlaw E. J. Watson, who drives himself relentlessly toward his own violent end at the hands of neighbors who mostly admired him, in a killing that obsessed his favorite son. Click here for a review from the New York Times.Annette Gordon-Reed's The Hemingses of Monticello won Non-Fiction
The enthralling multigenerational story of Thomas Jefferson's hidden slave family. Click here for a review from the New York Times.Judith Blundell What I Saw and How I Lied won Young Adult
When Evie's father returned home from World War II, the family fell back into its normal life pretty quickly. But Joe Spooner brought more back with him than just good war stories. When movie-star handsome Peter Coleridge, a young ex-GI who served in Joe's company in postwar Austria, shows up, Evie is suddenly caught in a complicated web of lies that she only slowly recognizes. She finds herself falling for Peter, ignoring the secrets that surround him . . . until a tragedy occurs that shatters her family and breaks her life in two.As she begins to realize that almost everything she believed to be a truth was really a lie, Evie must get to the heart of the deceptions and choose between her loyalty to her parents and her feelings for the man she loves. Someone will have to be betrayed. The question is . . . who? Click here to read a review.Mark Doty's Fire to Fire won Poetry
Mark Doty's Fire to Fire collects the best of Mark Doty's seven books of poetry, along with a generous selection of new work. Doty's subjects—our mortal situation, the evanescent beauty of the world, desire's transformative power, and art's ability to give shape to human lives—echo and develop across twenty years of poems. His signature style encompasses both the plainspoken and the artfully wrought; here one of contemporary American poetry's most lauded, recognizable voices speaks to the crises and possibilities of our times. Click here for an excerpt.Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Fiction Connection
Today I would like to introduce you to the online service Fiction Connection, which is accessible through the Nebraska Library Commission's NebraskAccess website.Fiction Connection is an excellent way to discover new books and authors. You can search for books based on a myriad of different criteria such as topic, genre, setting, characters, timeframe and location. Within those catagories the possibilities are virtually endless with subcatagories such as animals, 20th century, rescue missions, small town life, good vs. evil and so much more!
Fiction Connection is the perfect tool for discovering new authors based on subjects of interest and it can be accessed either through the NebraskAccess website or by going directly to Fiction Connection at http://www.fictionconnection.com/welcomeclouds.asp?
Check it out and have fun browsing!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
December Display
Wally Seiler has generously provided his exquisite Presidential and Royal Christmas cards and blown glass ornaments for our December display. Make sure to stop by the library to view this festive and elegant collection, to be displayed through the end of the month.
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