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The Arsonist: A Novel By Sue Miller Knopf, $25.95, 320 pages
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Sue Miller presents us with Pomeroy, N.H., a small, peaceful town. A few thousand people are in residence year-round. A similar number arrive in June to summer at their country retreats. Frankie Rowley has come home to the U.S., weary and dispirited after 15 years as a health worker in East Africa. Her parents, Sylvia and Alfie, have just retired from their college teaching jobs and moved into their Pomeroy home. Frankie’s sister Liz and her family are building themselves a cottage on the family land. Bud Jacobs, a former D.C. political reporter, is run-
ning the local weekly newspaper, still on the trail of big stories. Suddenly, the homes of summer people begin to burn and the schism between the haves and the haves-less gapes open. A nighttime fire erupts in the Rowleys’ barn, and Alfie, whose memory is slipping fast, wanders off. Someone is eventually arrested and charged with arson, but is it the right perpetrator? This book incorporates a number of seemingly disparate topics: fire/arson, midlife See Arsonist, cont’d on page 9
Attempting Normal
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Writing Immigration: Scholars and Journalists in Dialogue By Edited by Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, Vivian Louie and Roberto Suro University of California Press, $26.06, 264 pages Check this out! Roberto Suro, coeditor of Writing Immigration, was Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center’s inaugural speaker in the fall of 1999. The distinguished director of the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute returns to Tulsa on Oct. 3 to celebrate the center’s 15th anniversary, its “quinceañera.” This book is an excellent introduction to a difficult topic and brings a variety of knowledgeable voices to address it from different angles.
The Central American children refugees’ crisis that played out in the media in such a dramatic fashion is an illustration of the book’s central theme. The authors and contributors examine this type of coverage and its detrimental effect on constructive evaluation, dialogue and, ultimately, the ability to legislate policy about immigration. The essays compare the journalists’
penchant (especially in today’s high-speed information loop) for breaking sensational stories while neglecting the commonplace, plodding, nonsensational reality of immigration trends, with the academics’ unfortunate situation of lagging behind events, their in-depth studies and research often marginalized and ignored by the general public and policymakers. While this description might make the book sound dense, Writing Immigration addresses the topic of immigration from the legal to the economical and generational aspects in a way that is accessible to the layperson, invoking the passion of the journalist and the profundity of the academic. Reviewed by Sara Martinez, coordinator, Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center The Nile: A Journey Downriver Through Egypt’s Past and Present By Toby Wilkinson Knopf, $27.95, 320 pages Check this out! Firstly, this book transports you in space. Toby Wilkinson describes the setting of the ancient Nile River in such a way that it is easy to imagine, vividly, the scenes he details. Secondly, he transports you in time; telling the history of the port of call, why it was important, to whom it was important and major events that happened. I learned the significance of the first Cataract; why the
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Roberto Suro was the inaugural speaker when the Hispanic Resource Center opened in 1999. He returns to Tulsa during Hispanic Heritage Month to speak about his latest work, Writing Immigration: Scholars and Journalists in Dialogue, and discuss changes in the U.S. Latino community over the past decade and a half. Suro is the author of Strangers Among Us: Latino Lives in a Changing America, Watching America’s Door: The Immigration Backlash and the New Policy Debate and Remembering the American Dream: Hispanic Immigration and National Policy, as well as numerous other publications related to Latinos and immigration. He is a professor in the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California, and director of the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute, an interdisciplinary university research center exploring the challenges and opportunities of demographic diversity in the 21st-century global city. Copies of his works will be available for purchasing. A book signing will follow. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust, Hispanic Resource Center, Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Yolanda Charney, with additional assistance provided by the Mary K. Chapman Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation.
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first and second Aswan Dams are so impor tant; the beauty and majesty of Luxor; the magnificence of Karnack, Thebes, Qift, Abydos and other important places, including Cairo. At each place, a timeline is presented, winding through the river, the location, the religion (ancient and modern), the battles, the people and their way of life. I truly felt like I was in the world of a 19th-century aristocrat sailing on an Egyptian dahabia watching the people of the Nile fish, farm and worship, or a Jewish mercenary posted to Elephantine Island during the Persian Empire, or even a priest of Amun, trying to maintain order and prosperity in the face of military invasion or dynastic dissolution. This book, for me, was an intriguing way to visit Egypt, learn its history, and start to understand its people and their sense of continuum with the waters of the Nile. Reviewed by Ralph Peterson
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Above the East China Sea: A Novel By Sarah Bird Knopf, $25.95, 318 pages Check this out! Sarah Bird manages this coming of age, cultureblending story with so much suspense that the readers find themselves holding their breath from one page to the next. The heroine, Luz James, is in a nontraditional military family stationed in Okinawa. Her mother and sister are both military, creating a cloistered and suffocating life for Luz. Luz escapes with her friends, who are really casual acquaintances because, as every military brat knows, you can’t have real friends when one is constantly moving. Luz’s friends like to party; however, one of the group is more serious and steeped in Okinawa culture. He tries to explain the mysterious forces that are battling for control of Luz. Okinawa ancestors are reaching for Luz to take her into the next world or bring her back into conformity with her distant culture. In 1945, Tamiko Kokuba was caught up between the battling forces on Okinawa and is driven off the Suicide Cliffs on the East China Sea. Tamiko calls to her sister to aid her in the spirit world just as Luz calls to her sister; their lives parallel and come into direct contact. As an Army brat myself, I thoroughly enjoyed how the characters are caught between two worlds. Luckily, one does not need a military background to understand the separations between family members, cultures, and the world of spirits. Bird manages to create such suspense and dread that readers will find themselves hoping that nothing bad will happen to the characters. An excellent, well-written summer read, finely crafted and suspenseful. Reviewed by Julia McMichael
Cambridge: A Novel By Susanna Kaysen Knopf, $25.95, 272 pages Check this out! As the book opens, young Susanna is a curious and i ntel l igent second-grader. Though smart and precoc iou s, she is being raised by parents whose achievements cast a shadow on her own good qualities and she finds herself constantly struggling to live up to expectations, especially those of her mother. Through stories of travel, school, and relationships with friends and family, this story explores the feeling of powerlessness of being a kid working to find your place in a world where you feel that you’re the constant outsider. Brief moments of success – the joy of diagramming sentences for example – brighten Susanna’s life, as she learns that not everything is out of reach for her young mind. This book is at once funny and heartbreaking, beautiful and real. It is split into vignettes spanning four years, and each feels like a glimpse into the life of a family that feels familiar at times and completely foreign at others. Each segment of Susanna’s young life you will find similarities of your own childhood and the confusion of trying to decode the world of adults while not quite yet being a part of it. Reviewed by Jennifer McCoy Tatum Charleston: A Novel By Margaret Bradham Thornton Ecco, $25.99, 320 pages Check this out! Prepare to be swept away by a world of Southern charm, history and traditions that span centuries. Margaret Bradham Thornton does a spectacular job bringing Charleston, S.C., to life in this beautiful romance between art historian Eliza Poinsett and her long-lost love Henry Heyward. Charleston is my favorite southern city, and Thorn-
or stay there forever. Eliza and Henry reconnect at a wedding after a separation of 10 years. When she returns home to Charleston for her stepsister’s debut, she feels as if she’s never left. Her childhood love is rekindled in a powerful way, and Eliza is faced with a serious choice. Does she return to London and her successful career or does she leave that all behind and move home to take a chance on true love? Eliza is torn between looking forward and leaving the past behind her or living in a city where the past is everything. I couldn’t put this novel down. I loved the characters. I loved the vibrant setting, the complicated plots and the dynamic love story. However, the ending is abrupt and staggering, leaving the reader emotionally exhausted. Reviewed by Jennifer Melville Code Zero: A Joe Ledger Novel By Jonathan Maberry St. Martin’s Griffin, $15.99, 480 pages Check this out! Code Zero is the sequel to Patient Zero. Joe Ledger and his team are once again in a race to save the world. Mother Night, an unknown enemy, is slowly releasing, one by one, the deadliest weapons and viruses the Department of Military Sciences struggled to contain. Unless Joe is able to stop her, the world just may face a zombie apocalypse. Fans of the Joe Ledger series will not be disappointed, though as a fair warning, the pacing feels a little slower in this one than in previous books. It alternates between the past and present as it reveals the true identity of Mother Night. It is easy to figure out who the culprit is, but Joe’s humor, the action and appearances of favorite characters, like Violin, Bug and Church, will keep readers happy. Though still not a fan of the relationship between Joe and Junie, their connection is explored more in depth and it is more understandable. This is a satisfying
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follow up to Patient Zero, but hopefully, in future stories, readers will get to see a bit more of Violin and Ghost, who did not play as large a part this time around. Reviewed by Debbie Suzuki Dangerous Women By Edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois Tor, $32.50, 784 pages Check this out! The theme of this collection is simple: short stories (and one novella) about powerful women. It’s a great concept, and most of these stories are fantastic. The first one features a barefoot cowgirl bandit taking on three former compatriots, and the tales mostly just get better from there. I want to pick a favorite, but I can’t. Too many of them are simply excellent. The writers chosen for this anthology are masters of bringing the reader completely into a new world, and the results are perfection. The big draws of this book are Jim Butcher’s “Bombshells” and George R.R. Martin’s “The Princess and the Queen.” Both live up to their series and are incredibly exciting reads. My only complaint about this collection is that a few of the stories don’t seem to fit. “I Know How to Pick ‘Em,” for example, features a male narrator describing a woman he meets at a bar, and not once in their entire encounter does she have the upper hand. I suppose the dangerous woman there would be the narrator’s mother, but it doesn’t feel like a celebration (or simply a description) of female strength like the other stories do. Still, the phenomenal stories more than make up for a flawed one here or there, and Dangerous Women is an excellent collection. Reviewed by Audrey Curtis My Salinger Year By Joanna Rakoff Knopf, $25.95, 272 pages Check this out! Joanna Rakoff dropped out of graduate school and lucked into a job with a venerable literary agency. The fact that J.D. Salinger was a client of the agency meant little to Rakoff. She had never read anything of his. This is a wry, absorbing and entertaining memoir. The agency struggles along, using mid-20th-century business practices. Rakoff’s personal life is confusing and haphazard. Her friends can’t imagine why she wastes her time in such a retro workplace. Read this book if you are one of the legions who stumbled upon Catcher in the Rye or Nine Stories and suddenly discovered that
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someone else knew all about that crazy world inside your head. Read this book if you ever wrote a letter to Salinger, detailing your crummy life, imploring him to acknowledge you, or if you didn’t write it but wanted to. Read this book if you ever yearned to be taken under the wing of one of the great, boozy, three-pack-a-day New York City literary agents and maybe someday have your story accepted by The New Yorker. Read this book and rejoice when Rakoff realizes that “to read Salinger is to engage in an act of such intimacy that it, at times, makes you uncomfortable.” Read this book because Joanna Rakoff is a pensive, wise and funny writer who knows when to stop. Reviewed by Elizabeth Benford
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel By Stephen King Scribner, $30.00, 448 pages Check this out!
es and Mr. Mercedes trade sections back and forth, and we’re given great insight into the actions and thoughts of both. In fact, I think spending so much time in the head of Mr. Mercedes was so genuinely unsettling that it made me enjoy the book less. His thoughts made me horridly suspicious of the people around me, imagining their thoughts are as twisted as his. And perhaps that’s King’s greatest triumph here. Reviewed by Glenn Dallas
Retired cop Bill Hodges is haunted by his failure to capture Mr. Mercedes, the monster who ran over a crowd of people in a stolen car and got away scotfree. But when Mr. Mercedes sends Hodges a taunting letter, hoping to provoke the excop into suicide, he, instead, reawakens the man Hodges used to be, creating his own worst enemy. As Hodges hunts the hunter, trying to lure Mr. Mercedes out, he realizes that the monster has a new horror in store for the city, one that could claim far more innocent lives. Mr. Mercedes is surprisingly grounded in the horrors of the real world after a stretch of novels incorporating the supernatural in various ways and feels much more intimate because of it. It’s a two-man show, as Hodg-
Reckless Disregard: A Parker Stern Novel By Robert Rotstein Seventh Street Books, $15.95, 350 pages Check this out! Reckless Disregard is attempting the most difficult trick in the novelist’s bag. Robert Rotstein’s first novel was one of the best legal thrillers of 2013. Indeed, if you have not already read Corrupt Practices, you have seriously missed out! But now comes the challenge of the second novel when the author has set the bar so high. Unfortunately, this is only very good. It fails to match the outstanding brilliance of the first. So what’s gone wrong? Well we start with an inventive basis for involving Parker Stern, our legal eagle. An underground games developer has launched a new game and, almost immediately, the gossip sites
are alive with the fact this game is accusing a leading Hollywood producer of kidnapping and mu rde r i ng an actress. Needless to say, the mogul is outraged and begins an immediate action alleging libel and asserting the right to a cease-and-desist order to have distribution of the game halted. Unfortunately, although much of what follows matches the first for thriller overtones and courtroom drama, the game itself feels slightly less credible and a mere contrivance to get the action going. Don’t get me wrong. The result is still very good, and if you have not read the first, you might think it great. Reviewed by David Marshall
Jim Stovall is a former national champion Olympic weightlifter, president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best-selling book The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Stovall will speak at 2 p.m. in Connor’s Cove on “Turning Ideas Into Books, Speeches, Columns and Movies.” Prior to his presentation treat yourself to the music of jazz guitarist Sean Al-Jibouri. Following his presentation, Stovall and more than 40 local authors
Saturday, Sept. 13 1:30-4:30 p.m. Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. 918.549.7550
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Book Reviews Since You’ve Been Gone By Anouska Knight Harlequin HQN, $14.95, 384 pages Check this out! S i n c e You’ve Been Gone is a love story, the love of those lost, and of new love, waiting to be explored. Holly has been a widow for nearly two years when she meets the wealthy Ciaran Argyll by chance. She is the owner of a cake shop and was commissioned by the new ex-wife to create and deliver a “happy divorce� cake to Ciaran’s father, Fergal. Soon, Holly finds business picking up and strangely all of the orders lead back to the Argyll’s business. Ciaran, known for being quite the womanizer, has decided to pursue Holly; however, she is still unwilling to let go of her husband Charlie. Just how far are they willing to find happiness and the true love each desires? The book is a solid four-star read. It is funny and engaging, if just a tad bit predictable. The girl falling in love with the unassuming millionaire trope has been done many times before, but with a British twist it is fresh and endearing. The storyline is well developed, and the relationships between the characters feel very real and relatable, making for a fun, flirty read, perfect for the beach or vacation reading. Reviewed by Christina Mock Summer House With Swimming Pool: A Novel By Herman Koch Hogarth, $24.00, 400 pages Check this out! T o l d through the unreliable narration of Dr. Marc S c h lo s s e r, Herman Koch’s latest novel compels readers to evaluate human nature in a grotesque and jarring manner. Schlosser is a practitioner in the Netherlands who is on trial after the mysterious death of his former patient, famous actor Ralph Meier. As he prepares himself for court, Schlosser recounts the tragic and unforgettable summer he spent with Meier and his family and realizes that the truth will not remain hidden forever.
Fiction Summer House With Swimming Pool is compelling and psychologically intriguing, all due to the clarity of Koch’s writing. With a convoluted plot full of despicable characters, it would be easy for the novel to turn to a dark, confusing place, but Koch writes simply and concisely enough that it remains thrilling. Though none of the characters are particularly relatable, they present a unique form of depth that is uncommon in most mystery novels. It is not an easy read, but Summer House With Swimming Pool will not disappoint; its insights and psychological probing will satisfy readers looking for a complex mystery/thriller. Reviewed by Bailey Tulloch The Book of Life: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy) By Deborah Harkness Viking Adult, $28.95, 576 pages Check this out! This conclusion to the All Souls trilogy is a mostly s at i s f y i n g , definitely gripping read. Witch Diana Bishop has been through a lot in less than a year: she discovered a strange magical manuscript while doing research at Oxford University; attracted the attention of powerful and dangerous creatures, witches, daemons and vampires alike; married a vampire and became pregnant with his children; traveled back in time; and learned about and developed her own powers as a witch. She must now channel and control her special abilities so she can find the missing pages from Ashmole 782, summon the manuscript again from the Bodleian Library’s depths to discover its secrets, which could be the key to both the origin and the future of all creatures. She has to do all this while carrying twins to term and fighting off formidable supernatural foes. These are lengthy books packed with detail. Readers who appreciate romance and magic, but who are well-read and educated, will particularly devour this series. Deborah Harkness is a historian, researcher and professor who uses all her skills and grounds her fantastical tale in science and historical facts. The Book of Life ties up the series fairly nicely, though it doesn’t answer some vital questions and provides further evidence of Harkness’ skill as a writer. Reviewed by Cathy Carmode Lim
The Family of Jesus By Karen Kingsbury Howard Books, $19.99, 304 pages Check this out! You likely know the story of Jesus quite well. Yet, what about the stories of those closest to him? In this beautiful col lection of short stories, Karen K ingsbur y brings to life the tales of Mary, Joseph, James, John the Baptist, Zechariah and Elizabeth. Each story is compelling and adds more to the underlying story, that of Christ. Emotionally powerful, exciting and potent, Kingsbury does an incredible job combining her masterful storytelling with the scripture. The Family of Jesus not only teaches us more about those close to Jesus, but brings us closer to Jesus as well. Get to know these familiar characters on a personal level, and your understanding of Jesus’ story will grow exponentially. I was a bit skeptical of a fictional account of these
people, but Kingsbury truly nails it. I finished this book feeling closer to Christ than before. The Family of Jesus was emotionally uplifting and a beautiful read. Prepare to cry as well as cheer, to feel the pain of loss as well as the deep hope for great things to come. I highly encourage you to add The Family of Jesus to your must-read list! Reviewed by Jennifer Melville The Goblin Emperor By Katherine Addison Tor Books, $25.99, 448 pages Check this out! Maia is an outcast, the halfgoblin son of the emperor, living in seclusion with only a bitter, abusive cousin for c omp a ny. But when the emperor and his favored sons die in an airship crash, Maia is whisked off to the capital to assume the throne as his father’s heir. Alone, frightened, adrift in court intrigues and plots to undermine him as emperor, Maia must find
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Fiction The Serpent of Venice By Christopher Moore William Morrow, $26.99, 336 pages Check this out! S u m mon Shakespea re’s ghost and go on a wild, eye-opening tour of a Shakespearean Venice. Pocket of Dog Snogging, the down-onhis-luck drunken fool of small stature and enormous codpiece, follows his previous appearance in Fool by being betrayed and walled in a cellar by his enemies. If he can escape, with the help of an amorous sea monster, he just might be able to save Othello from the ambitious Iago, help Shylock collect what he is owed and get his own revenge. The Serpent of Venice mixes two Shakespeare plays (Merchant of Venice and Othello, specifically) into a unique new plot and throws in a solid Poe reference to boot. It explores what might happen if someone with a handful of sense and a willingness to speak up had been present at critical moments. It also pokes fun at modern interpretations of these plays and Shakespearean stagecraft in general, and brings the bard’s earthier humor into modern light with a plethora of penis jokes. The result is delightful on several levels: adroitly handling classic works of literature while being laugh-out-loud-funny and a perfectly good story in its own right. Reviewed by James Rasmussen The Time Traveler’s Almanac By Compiled by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer Tor Books, $25.99, 960 pages Check this out! T i m e travel has been one of the go-to hooks for science-fiction stories for more than a century, and it’s easy to see why. With the past and the future as their canvas, authors craft hilarious, thought-provoking, political, stunning, tricky, complicated tales as mind-bending as they are innovative. Ann and Jeff VanderMeer have given themselves the virtually impossible task of encompassing the depth and breadth of time-travel tales with The Time Traveler’s Almanac, and they’ve done an exceptional
job collecting the best, the brightest, the weirdest, the most wonderful and almost everything in between. From Isaac Asimov to H.G. Wells, this is not only a who’s who of science fiction past and present, it’s a when’s when of influential stories to boggle the mind and open the imagination. Complete with advice for aspiring time travelers, The Time Traveler’s Almanac is a masterpiece. While a few of my personal favorite timetravel stories were missing, this is still the most comprehensive collection of timetravel stories I’ve ever seen. (At least, until somebody goes back in time and makes a better one a week ago, thereby rendering this review nonexistent.) Reviewed by Glenn Dallas Valour and Vanity By Mary Robinette Kowal Tor Books, $25.99, 416 pages Check this out! Valor and Vanity is the fourth in the Glamourist Histories series. For those of you who are new to this series, it’s Jane Austen does magic. The headline news is that this is by far and away the best of the four books to date. Whereas the other books somewhat lost their way in a pastiche of Austen or with a plot that was not exactly doing justice to the elegance of the ideas underpinning the magical system in operation, this manages to be a good story and not held back by a
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slavish desire to replicate Austen’s style. Although it would be possible to pick holes in some of the events on display, this has an appropriate degree of historical accuracy and is playing a pleasing game of espionage cut-and-thrust as our happy couple go on the Grand Tour and, albeit not quite in the manner they expected, end up in Venice. Here they somewhat naively seek the assistance of local glassmakers to refine some of their earlier designs. This proves technologically interesting and dangerous to their health as spies collect information on their techniques. To get the best out of this book, ensure you have read Glamour in Glass. Reviewed by David Marshall
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You Can Begin Again By Joyce Meyer Faithwords, $22.00, 224 pages Check this out! A p t l y quoted by Joyce Meyer, one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers, “You Can Begin Again is a message of hope – it’s all about fresh starts and new beg i n n i n g s .” Meyer’s 25th book is another Christian guidebook yet not limited to Christians. Earmarked for those seeking a new beginning in life, her practical and down-to-earth approach to offer hope to others who feel “stuck” in life – be it marriage, job, parent-
ing and so forth – requires proactive measures on the part of those in search of assistance. Designed in three sections that are based on 2 Corinthians 5:17, Meyer addresses why people feel stuck in life, what keeps them there, and offers powerful solutions to achieve their dreams. Meyer’s message is straightforward and nonthreatening, making readers feel right at home. Her amazing ability to reach out to her audience includes powerfully poignant stories, based on personal and scriptural accounts, a plethora of appropriate biblical scripture passages to back up various related topics, additional food-for-thought information at the end of each chapter, and closing sections with a reminder list of items that are “never too late to do.” As with all her books, Meyer’s latest book is timely and profound. For those stuck in the muck and mire of life, You Can Begin Again is inspiring, very engaging and a must-read. Reviewed by Anita Lock
eration and education there’s light at the end of the tunnel if we can overcome political differences. I applaud the author’s efforts to tackle a topic so elusive. It’s easy to forget how essential water is for human existence. Richter takes a bold step forward to air out the dirty laundry. The big question remains: will we succeed? Reviewed by D. Wayne Dworsky Mathematical Curiosities: A Treasure Trove of Unexpected Entertainments By Alfred S. Posamentier, Ingmar Lehmann Prometheus Books, $19.95, 250 pages Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann have done it again! They have compiled their most intriguing collection of curiosities, anecdotes and problems to date. This book represents an inspiration that far exceeds anything you can find in mathematical literature. Mathematical concepts are carved with the skill of a master craftsman, honed to perfection. From the magic of algebra to the curiosities, to the peculiarities,
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Chasing Water: A Guide for Moving From Scarcity to Sustainability By Brian Richter Island Press, $50.00, 192 pages Sustainability is a word we hear often these days. We like to think that as a species we can sustain our existence. We are really in trouble. Brian Richter has addressed at least an aspect of sustainability in his new book, Chasing Water. People wonder how we simply can run out of water with vast oceans and enormous
fresh-water lakes. Even in an age of superlative technology, we cannot keep supply up with usage. Richter outlines seven principles of sustainability with demand. The U.S. is one of the few places in the world that uses as much water on lawns as we do on ourselves. “As a consequence of excessive usage, we are on the verge of bankrupting the system,” says Richter. The author argues extensively on behalf of water conservation. And as expected, government erects obstacles. Richter believes that through coop-
to perfect numbers, to cyclic number loops, to mean curiosities, to the unusual world of fractions, Mathematical Curiosities has it all, including solutions to the myriad problems captured in this volume. The authors indulge in their usual wit, clever prose and diagrammatic expertise. In addition, Posamentier and Lehmann have indulged in rather joyful excursions from the ordinary to capture the most invigorating and intense mind-boggling curiosities I have ever seen. To those seeking intellectual adventures and dramatic mental gymnastics, you’ve come to the right pages. These two mathematical scholars repeatedly demonstrate an uncanny ability to dig deep under your skin to tantalize even the most obstinate stalwart. You cannot help but to be informed, enlightened and entertained all at the same time — and all from one neat book. Indulge, indulge, indulge. Reviewed by D. Wayne Dworsky
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BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY Chalk It Up Mosaic Sept. 2-30 Drop by and add your own artistic touch to our bulletin board to celebrate the "Chalk It Up" art festival in the downtown Broken Arrow Rose District. For all ages. Open Book Discussion Tuesday, Sept. 2 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Read "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker and then join us for this lively discussion. Copies of the book will be available at the library the month prior to the meeting. For adults. Our Cosmic Neighborhood ABCs: I Is for Imagination Monday, Sept. 29 • 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Broken Arrow Sidewalk
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Broken Arrow Great Discussions Wednesday, Sept. 3 • 12:30-2:30 p.m. Are you interested in discussing current issues with other people in the community? If so, join us for a lively and informative discussion on earthquakes in Oklahoma. Our guest speaker John Bailey holds a B.S. in geology and M.S. in civil engineering and has served as a United Nations lecturer on exploration geophysics. For adults. Novels @ Night Book Club Monday, Sept. 8 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join our monthly book club! Read your choice of "Girls in White Dresses" by Jennifer Close or "The Engagements" by J. Courtney Sullivan, and then join us for this lively discussion. Some copies of each title are available at the library front desk by request. For adults. Broken Arrow Great Discussions Wednesday, Sept. 17 • 12:30-2:30 p.m. If you are interested in discussing current issues with other people in
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BROOKSIDE LIBRARY Book Discussion: "The Aviator's Wife" Monday, Sept. 8 • 1:30-3 p.m. Join us for a discussion of this fictional recalling of the love affair of Anne Morrow and Charles Lindbergh, but moreover the equally amazing life of Anne, who, beneath the shadow of her famous husband, was in her own right an adventurer, pilot and wonderful author. For adults.
GLENPOOL LIBRARY All Things Needle Felted Saturday, Sept. 20 • 1:30-3 p.m. Participants will learn about two different ways of felting wool – wet felting and needle felting. Participants will receive instructions on how to needle felt and begin a project. Also, attendees will get to take home a wool coaster that is ready to wet felt with instructions on how to wet felt. Needles, wool and all materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Call 918549-7535 to register. For adults.
HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Start-Up Basics Thursday, Sept. 4 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Want to start a business? Get the help you need with SCORE experts. Learn the essentials of business start-ups, get action steps for your business and receive one-to-one mentoring. SCORE is a nonprofit association of volunteer business experts. Registration is required. Go to www. tulsa.score.org to register. For adults. Local Authors Book Fair Featuring Jim Stovall Saturday, Sept. 13 • 1:30-4:30 p.m. Jim Stovall is a former national champion Olympic weightlifter, president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the bestselling book "The Ultimate Gift," which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Stovall will speak at 2 p.m. in Connor’s Cove on "Turning Ideas Into Books, Speeches, Columns and Movies." Prior to his presentation treat yourself to the music of jazz guitarist Sean Al-Jibouri. Following his presentation, Stovall and more than 40 local authors will sell and sign copies of their books in Frossard Auditorium. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Tulsa City-County Library's "Tulsa Central Library Renewed" Capital Campaign. For adults. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS ARE MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL.
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No Nonsense Nonprofits: Volunteer Resource Management 1-2-3 Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 9-10:30 a.m. Gain insight into the basic steps for recruiting, retaining and recognizing invaluable volunteers. Bring your own position description AND volunteer program mission and leave with the right tools to help reboot your organization's volunteer efforts! Presented by Tulsa CityCounty Library's Nonprofit Resource Center. For adults. Registration is required. Visit www.surveymonkey. com/s/TCCLVolMan to register. Sponsored by RSVP, Volunteer Tulsa. Argentine Tango Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1-4 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium A partner dance based on lead and follow, Argentine tango is enjoyed throughout the world by young and old. Join us for this introductory class followed by Milonga, Argentine tango social dance. “Taxi dancers” will be "on loan” to those trying Argentine tango for the first time; so no need to bring a partner! For teens and adults. Sponsored by Tulsa Library
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HELMERICH LIBRARY Books People Are Talking About Wednesday, Sept. 17 • 12:15-1:15 p.m. The Gilded Age, which spanned the years between the Civil War and the Roaring Twenties in America, gave rise to great American family fortunes, stifling social conventions and the beginnings of the women's right-tovote movement. We'll discuss the novels of Edith Wharton, the history of the Vanderbilt family and the life of Victoria Woodhull. For adults. Light refreshments are provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library.
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JENKS LIBRARY Jenks Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, Sept. 18 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join this lively discussion group as we discuss some of the books we've read during the summer. For adults.
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Noche Mexicana Friday, Sept. 12 • 7-9 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with mariachi music and fun for the whole family. Take a swing at a piñata! Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments are provided. For all ages. Sponsored by Hispanic Resource Center.
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LIBRARIUM Seed Saving: Grow, Harvest, Share! Saturday, Sept. 6 • 2-3 p.m. Seed saving is making a comeback! Historically seed saving was the method used to maintain farms and gardens, but in recent years we are seeing a new interest. Whether you are new to seed saving or have been doing it for years, you will enjoy this presentation by Kenda Woodburn, horticulture extension educator, Tulsa County OSU Extension Service. Learn how to save seeds, the importance of saving seeds and what the library has in mind for seed saving in the near future. For all ages. 3-D Printer Orientation Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 3:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 • 1:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 • 3-3:30 p.m. Join us for this brief introduction and orientation to the world of 3-D printing. For all ages. Doctor Who Party Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 4-6 p.m. Show off your best Doctor Who cosplay costume, make crafts and a sonic screwdriver pen, play the "Weeping Angels" game and enjoy more fun activities. For adults and ages 10 and older.
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Book Discussion: "The Kitchen House" Wednesday, Sept. 24 • 2-3 p.m. In this gripping New York Times bestseller, Kathleen Grissom brings to life a thriving plantation in Virginia in the decades before the Civil War, where a dark secret threatens to expose the best and worst in everyone tied to the estate. For adults. Participants should read the book prior to the program.
OWASSO LIBRARY Owasso Mother-Daughter Book Club Thursday, Sept. 18 • 6-7 p.m. Girls ages 9-12 and their mothers are invited to join us to discuss a great read. Copies of the featured book are available at the library. Participants should read the selected book prior to the program. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7624 to register. 1,2,3, Play With Me: A Parent/ Child Workshop Fridays, Sept. 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17 • 10-11:15 a.m. Join us for this five-week series for parents and children ages 1-3. Each weekly program offers opportunities for children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere and for parents to visit one-to-one with early childhood specialists in the areas of child development, speech and language, nutrition, play, movement and music. Class size is limited. Registration is required and is for the series. Call 918-5497624 to register. Sponsored by Family Place Libraries and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY Open House for Students and Parents Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 4-6 p.m. Students and their parents are encouraged to drop by and take a tour of the library, get instructions on how to use the databases for research and learn about the many library services to help kids succeed in school. For ages 5-12 and their parents. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust and Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library.
SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY Mystery Readers Roundtable Thursday, Sept. 4 • 2-3 p.m. Come and discuss what you have been reading with other mystery lovers. We'll have snacks! For adults.
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SUBURBAN ACRES LIBRARY DIY Grow Something: Bucket Gardens Saturday, Sept. 27 • noon-3 p.m. Get started with gardening by creating a no-cost, up-cycled container garden. We will show you how to grow potatoes, carrots, garlic and more using a portable and cheaper method. For all ages. Class size is limited.
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COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY Sukikyo! Anime Club Wednesday, Sept. 10 • 3-4:30 p.m. Meet up with other manga/anime fans to discuss your favorite books, movies, characters and plot twists. For ages 12-18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Collinsville Library. Utime@yourlibrary Thursday, Sept. 18 • 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join us for Wii, crafts, snacks and fun. For ages 10-18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Collinsville Library.
HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY Minecraft Gaming Thursday, Sept. 4 • 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Put your imagination to the test building your own world in the popular game Minecraft. For ages 10-18. Hardesty Teen Anime/Manga Club Saturday, Sept. 13 • 1-2:30 p.m. Location: Ash Room Do you love anime/manga and can't stop talking about it? Join us! We will create origami while discussing our favorite characters and titles. For ages 12-18. Argentine Tango Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1-4 p.m. Location: Frossard Auditorium A partner dance based on lead and follow, Argentine tango is enjoyed throughout the world by young and old. Join us for this introductory class followed by Milonga, Argentine tango social dance. “Taxi dancers” will be "on loan” to those trying Argentine tango for the first time; so no need to bring a partner! For teens and adults. Sponsored by Tulsa Library Trust, Hispanic Resource Center and Hispanic American Foundation.
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JENKS LIBRARY JTAG Tuesday, Sept. 2 • 4-5 p.m. Join the Jenks Teen Advisory Group as we discuss and plan teen services for the library.
LIBRARIUM Doctor Who Party Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 4-6 p.m. Show off your best Doctor Who cosplay costume, make crafts and a sonic screwdriver pen, play the "Weeping Angels" game and enjoy more fun activities. For adults and ages 10 and older. Minecraft Crafts Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 4-5:30 p.m. Come and make items inspired by your favorite game! For ages 10-18.
MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Teen Time Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 24 • 4-5 p.m. Location: Auditorium • Join us for Wii and board games, plus other fun activities and snacks. For ages 10-18. Minecraft Night Thursday, Sept. 11 • 6-8 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Put your imagination to the test building your own world in the popular game Minecraft. For ages 10-18. Class is limited to 12 on a first-come, first-served basis. Manga Ai! Saturday, Sept. 20 • 2-3 p.m. Location: Conference Room Munch on Pocky and meet up with other manga fans to discuss your favorite books and movies, characters and plot twists. For ages 12-18. Martin Regional Teen Advisory Group Saturday, Sept. 20 • 3:15-4 p.m. Help us plan library services for teens. Discuss programming and help provide a teen perspective on the services and materials that the library offers. New members are welcome to attend. For ages 12-18.
SCHUSTERMAN-BENSON LIBRARY The Craft Connection Monday, Sept. 8 • 6-7 p.m. This is your chance to show off your latest masterpiece! Bring a work in progress or a finished handmade item to show. We’ll work together, talk about techniques, browse craft books and inspire each other to try new crafts while we listen to music and sip tea. For ages 10-18.
ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY Teen Crafts Monday, Sept. 8 • 4-5 p.m. Get creative and unwind after school with a fun DIY craft project. For ages 10-18. Throwback Thursday Thursday, Sept. 18 • 6-8 p.m. Feeling nostalgic? Enjoy oldschool board games, snacks and other activities sure to take you back in time. For ages 10-18. Minecraft Night Thursday, Sept. 25 • 6-8 p.m. Location: Computer Lab Put your imagination to the test building your own world in the popular computer game Minecraft. For ages 10-18.
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Location: Computer Lab For adults. Classes are limited to 18 on a first-come, first-served basis. MS Word 1 Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 6-8 p.m. This class shows how to use toolbars and menus, set margins, apply spell check, and preview, save and print documents. You should have some experience using a computer keyboard and mouse prior to taking this class. Free Online Learning Saturday, Sept. 13 • 9:30-10:30 a.m. Learn something new today! From languages and computers to cake decorating and bird watching, the library offers a variety of self-paced online training opportunities for adults — all free with your library card. Hear about all the possibilities!
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MS Word 2 Tuesday, Sept. 16 • 6-8 p.m. This class shows how to create and format tables, use bulleted and numbered lists, and apply and format columns in a document. You should take MS Word 1 prior to attending. Résumé Tips & Tricks Thursday, Sept. 18 • 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your job history information and learn the latest tips to creating a great résumé using the library's databases. Basic computer and Microsoft Word skills are necessary. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7550 to register. MS Word 3 Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 6-8 p.m. This class shows how to create and use borders and shading, headers and footers, page numbering and drawing tools. You should take MS Word 2 prior to taking this class. MS Word 4 Tuesday, Sept. 30 • 6-8 p.m. This class explores mail merge, and shows how to use tables to perform calculations and create onscreen forms. You should take MS Word 3 prior to taking this class.
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Location: Computer Lab For adults. Classes are limited to 12 on a first-come, first-served basis. MS Publisher 101 Saturday, Sept. 6 • 10 a.m.-noon This class shows how to create fun and colorful signs and fliers. You should take MS Word 2 prior to taking this class. Computers for Seniors Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Have you always wanted to learn more about computers, but don't know where to start? If so, this class is designed just for you! We'll show you how to use a keyboard, mouse and USB drive so you can begin browsing the Internet, check your email, and write and save letters in a friendly, relaxed environment. For ages 55+. MS Excel 1 Saturday, Sept. 13 • 10 a.m.-noon This class shows how to create formulas, use automatic fill and change basic formatting. You should take MS Word 2 and have some experience using a mouse prior to taking this class.
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Location: Computer Lab For adults. Registration is required. Classes are limited. Call 918-549-7645 to register. Really Basic Computer Class Friday, Sept. 5 • 9:30-11 a.m. This class is designed for new computer users who have little or no previous experience using computers, Windows, a mouse or the Internet, and little or no knowledge of basic computer terms. Introduction to MS Word Friday, Sept. 12 • 9:30-11 a.m. This class shows how to use toolbars and menus, set margins, apply spell check, and preview, save and print documents. You should have some experience using a computer keyboard and mouse prior to taking this class. Internet @ the Library Friday, Sept. 19 • 9:30-11 a.m. This class is designed for people with little or no experience using the Internet. You will learn to navigate the World Wide Web and use the library's catalog system and online resources. Email 101 Friday, Sept. 26 • 9:30-11 a.m. This class teaches you how to set up a free account and use it to send and receive email. You should take an Internet @ the Library class or have a familiarity with the basic functions of navigating the Internet prior to taking this class.
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children BIXBY LIBRARY My First Storytime Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10:3010:45 a.m. Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-yearolds and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 • 1111:30 a.m. The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 2-5. An adult must accompany 2-year-olds. PAWS for Reading Saturday, Sept. 13 • 11 a.m.-noon Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-10 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust.
BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY My First Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-10:50 a.m. • Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 2-5. Stay and Play Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:30 a.m. • For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! After our regularly scheduled storytime, join us for
games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. For ages 2-5. PAWS for Reading Wednesday, Sept. 10 • 4-5 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration begins at 3:45 p.m. on the day of the event. Elementary, My Dear Book Club: Mystery Book Discussion for Kids Tuesday, Sept. 16 • 4-4:50 p.m. Read "The Absent Author" by Ron Roy and then join us for this fun discussion and mystery activities. For ages 7-12.
BROKEN ARROW LIBRARY/SOUTH Growing Readers Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16 10:30-11 a.m. • Ready, set, READ! Bring your emergent readers to this NEW storytime with Miss Laura that focuses on helping children develop important literacy skills (such as vocabulary, phonological awareness, background knowledge), while also emphasizing the fun and love of reading! Registration recommended. Call 918-549-7662 to register. For emergent readers ages 3-5. Stay and Play Tuesday, Sept. 2 • 11-11:30 a.m. For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! After our regularly scheduled storytime, join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. For ages 2-5. My First Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 10-10:30 a.m. • Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Toddler Time Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 10:30-11 a.m. • For ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Music & Movement Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11 a.m. • Stretch! Jump! Sing! Read! Join us for a storytime that is all about movement and motion. We will enjoy great books while we get out all our wiggles with fun group activities. For ages 6 and younger. In the Middle Book Group Monday, Sept. 22 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you "in the middle" – not a little
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c h i l d r e n kid, but not a teen yet? Do you want to meet other kids and talk about books? Join us for games, giveaways and a great discussion! Read either "A Tale Dark & Grimm" by Adam Gidwitz OR "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin" by Liesl Shurtliff. (Some copies will be available at the circulation desk.) For ages 9-12. Russian Bilingual Storytime Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 10:30-11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities in English and Russian. For newborns to 5-year-olds and their families. Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime Wednesday, Sept. 24 10-10:30 a.m. OR 10:30-11 a.m. Mother Goose is loose! Join Miss Laura for an interactive storytime that uses traditional songs, rhymes, puppets, musical instruments and more to engage and educate infants and toddlers in early literacy skills. For newborns to 4-year-olds and their caregivers. PAWS for Reading Thursday, Sept. 25 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent
listeners. Kids ages 7-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7662 to register.
BROOKSIDE LIBRARY Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10:15-10:45 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 2-5. My First Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:20 a.m. • Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
COLLINSVILLE LIBRARY Stories From the Rocking Chair Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11 a.m. • Enjoy stories, songs,
crafts and more. For newborns to 4-year-olds and their caregivers. PAWS for Reading Wednesday, Sept. 17 • 3-4 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust.
GLENPOOL LIBRARY Ms. Tatiana's Family Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11 a.m. • For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! Enjoy storytime and then stay after for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. For ages 4 and younger.
HARDESTY REGIONAL LIBRARY My First Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10-10:20 a.m. • Learn and enjoy
songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Toddler Time Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11-11:20 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 10-10:20 a.m. Enjoy stories, action rhymes, fun flannels, music, bubbles and meeting other toddlers in the neighborhood. For ages 2-3 and their parents/caregivers. Preschool Storytime With Ms. Kristie Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:30 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 3-5. Mr. Paul's Preschool Storytime Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 11-11:30 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 3-5.
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Ms. Karen's Marvelous Monday Stories Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30-7 p.m. • Join Ms. Karen for stories and other fun activities. For all ages.
HELMERICH LIBRARY Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-10:55 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 5 and younger. PAWS for Reading Wednesday, Sept. 24 • 4-5 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are
excellent listeners. Kids ages 7-11 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is required. Class size is limited. Call 918-549-7631 to register.
HERMAN AND KATE KAISER LIBRARY My First Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 10-10:20 a.m. • Sing songs, learn rhymes and finger plays, and share stories during this special time for our youngest customers and their caregivers. For newborns to 2-yearolds and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Enjoy stories, songs and nursery rhymes, and then stay after and socialize with other parents and caregivers as your children enjoy making friends and playing in our special children's area. For ages 5 and younger accompanied by an adult.
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PAWS for Reading Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 24 • 3:30-5 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-10 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is required and is limited. Call 918-549-7542 to register.
Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 3-5. Sept. 3 • "My Family" Sept. 10 • "Making Friends" Sept. 17 • "Cool Cats" Sept. 24 • "Dogs"
tulsa city-county library locations 25 Bixby Library 20 E. Breckenridge, 74008 • 918-549-7514 M, 10-8; T-Th, 12-8; Fri., 12-6; Sat., 10-5 19 Broken Arrow Library 300 W. Broadway, 74012 • 918-549-7500 M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 23 Broken Arrow Library/South 3600 S. Chestnut, 74011 • 918-549-7662 M-Th, 10-8; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 17 Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Place, 74105 • 918-549-7507 M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 9 Central Library Closed for renovation 400 Civic Center, 74103 • 918-549-7323 8 Charles Page Library 551 E. Fourth St., Sand Springs, 74063 918-549-7521 • M-Th, 10-8; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 2 Collinsville Library 1223 Main, 74021 • 918-549-7528 M-Th, 12-8; Fri., 12-5; Sat., 10-5 24 Glenpool Library 730 E. 141st St., 74033 • 918-549-7535 M-Th, 12-8; Fri., 12-5; Sat., 10-5 22 Hardesty Regional Library and Genealogy Center 8316 E. 93rd St., 74133 • 918-549-7550 M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 21 Helmerich Library 5131 E. 91st St., 74137 • 918-549-7631 M-Th, 10-8; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 18 Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Suite B, 74135 918-549-7542 • M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 20 Jenks Library 523 W. B St., 74037 • 918-549-7570 M-T, 12-8; W-Th, 10-6; Fri., 12-5; Sat., 10-5 3 Judy Z. Kishner Library 10150 N. Cincinnati Ave. E., Sperry 74073 • 918-549-7577 M-T, 12-7; W, 10-5; Th, 12-7; Fri., 12-5; Sat., 10-5
11 Kendall-Whittier Library 21 S. Lewis, 74104 • 918-549-7584 M-Th, 10-8; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 10 Librarium 1110 S. Denver Ave., 74119 • 918-549-7349 M-Th, 9-7; Fri.-Sat., 9-5 15 Martin Regional Library and Hispanic Resource Center 2601 S. Garnett Road, 74129 • 918-549-7590 M-Th, 9-9; Fri., 9-6; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 7 Maxwell Park Library 1313 N. Canton, 74115 • 918-549-7610 M-F, 10-6; Sat., 10-5 14 Nathan Hale Library 6038 E. 23rd St., 74114 • 918-549-7617 M, 10-8; T-Th, 10-6; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 4 Owasso Library 103 W. Broadway, 74055 • 918-549-7624 M-Th, 10-8; Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-5 12 Pratt Library 3219 S. 113th W. Ave., Sand Springs, 74063 • 918-549-7638 M-Th, 10-8; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 6 Rudisill Regional Library and African-American Resource Center 1520 N. Hartford, 74106 • 918-549-7645 M-Th, 9-9; Fri.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 13 Schusterman-Benson Library 3333 E. 32nd Place, 74135 918-549-7670 • M-Th, 10-8; Fri.-Sat., 10-5 1 Skiatook Library 316 E. Rogers, 74070 • 918-549-7676 M, 12-8; T-Th, 10-6; Fri.-Sat., 11-5 5 Suburban Acres Library 4606 N. Garrison, 74126 • 918-549-7655 M-Th, 10-6; Fri.-Sat., 11-5 16 Zarrow Regional Library and American Indian Resource Center 2224 W. 51st St., 74107 • 918-549-7683 M-Th, 9-9; Fri.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5
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My First Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10-10:15 a.m. • Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers.
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JUDY Z. KISHNER LIBRARY Terrific Tuesday: Ahoy, Pirates! Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. It's time to climb aboard for the first 2014-2015 Terrific Tuesday event. Come in your best pirate attire for a boatload of fun! For ages 5-10.
KENDALL-WHITTIER LIBRARY Bilingual Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24 10-10:45 a.m. • Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. For ages 4-5.
LIBRARIUM Family Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11-11:30 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 5 and younger and their families and caregivers. PAWS for Reading Saturday, Sept. 13 • 1-2 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Corky Cork Art! Thursday, Sept. 18 • 4-5:30 p.m. We will make art using corks and items built from our 3-D printer. For ages 5-10 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Class size is limited. Call 918-549-7349 to register.
MARTIN REGIONAL LIBRARY Storytime With Ms. Marie Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10-10:30 a.m. • Location: Storytime Castle • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 5 and younger.
Bilingual Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30-11 a.m. • Location: Storytime Castle • Enjoy stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish. For ages 5 and younger.
NATHAN HALE LIBRARY Storytime With Miss Nha Thursday, Sept. 4 • 10:30-11 a.m. The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 5 and younger. PAWS for Reading Saturday, Sept. 20 • 2-3 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust.
OWASSO LIBRARY My First Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-9:50 a.m. • Learn and enjoy songs, stories and activities that are just right for your little one at this lapsit storytime. For newborns to 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10-10:30 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 3-5. Stay and Play Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11 a.m. • For babies and toddlers, playing is learning! After our regularly scheduled storytime, join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. For newborns to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Sensory Storytime Friday, Sept. 5 • 4-5 p.m. Does your child have difficulty sitting through storytime? If so, this inclusive, interactive program of stories, songs and activities may be just what you are looking for! Sensory Storytime focuses on learning with all five senses and is especially designed for children with a variety of learning styles or sensory integration challenges. For ages 1-7 and their caregivers.
Registration is required. Class size is limited. Register online at http:// kids.tulsalibrary.org/sensorystorytime or by calling 918-549-7624. Homeschool Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Join us for stories and a fun craft. For ages 5-10. PAWS for Reading Thursday, Sept. 11 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-9 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Owasso Mother-Daughter Book Club Thursday, Sept. 18 • 6-7 p.m. Girls ages 9-12 and their mothers are invited to join us to discuss a great read. Copies of the featured book are available at the library. Participants should read the selected book prior to the program. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7624 to register.
en español programas para toda la familia BIBLIOTECA KENDALL-WHITTIER Noche Mexicana Viernes, 12 de septiembre • 7-9 p.m. Vamos a dar el grito en la biblioteca con una fiesta para todo la familia, musica de mariachi, y a darle la pinata. Trae una silla del jardin. Refrescos se proporcionan. Para todas las edades.
clases de informática BIBLIOTECA REGIONAL MARTIN Tus hijos, tu computadora, y tu Jueves, 11, 18, 25 de septiembre • 4-4:45 p.m. ¿Necesitas ayudar a tus hijos con su tarea de la escuela pero no sabes cómo? ¿Su maestro les mandó una página del internet
RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10-10:30 a.m. • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Open House for Students and Parents Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 4-6 p.m. Students and their parents are encouraged to drop by and take a tour of the library, get instructions on how to use the databases for research and learn about the many library services to help kids succeed in school. For ages 5-12 and their parents. Sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust and Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library.
Patrocinado por el Centro Hispano y el Fideicomiso de las Bibliotecas de Tulsa. Informes al 918-549-7597.
TulsaLibrary.org/hrc y no sabes qué hacer? En esta clase, te enseñaremos lo básico de buscar información para la tarea y para aprovechar la información en línea de la escuela de sus hijos. Para familias con hijos en primaria. Para familias con hijos en primaria.
programas infantiles BIBLIOTECA KENDALL-WHITTIER Cuentos Bilingües Miércoles, 10, 17, 24 de septiembre • 10-10:45 a.m. Cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Para niños de 4 a 5 años. BIBLIOTECA REGIONAL MARTIN Cuentos Bilingües Jueves, 4, 11, 18, 25 de septiembre • 10:30-11 a.m. Cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.
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PAWS for Reading Monday, Sept. 8 • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-10 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Mad Science Monday Monday, Sept. 15 • 4-4:30 p.m. Learn a new science experiment. Will they work or explode? Or were they supposed to explode in the first place? Join us for the messy excitement! For ages 5-12.
SKIATOOK LIBRARY PAWS for Reading Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 noon-1 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 3-12 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Seating is limited
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Preschool Storytime Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 11 a.m.-noon • The best in children's literature, songs, games, finger plays, rhymes and other reading-related activities are shared with your preschooler. For ages 6 and younger and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Helmerich Library. Sept. 4 • Grandparents Are Grand! Sept. 11 • The Fair Sept. 18 • Harvest Time Sept. 25 • Fall Leaves Me Happy
ZARROW REGIONAL LIBRARY Stay and Play Storytime Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, and then stay after for games and activities that foster important early literacy skills. For ages 5 and younger and their families. PAWS for Reading Saturday, Sept. 20 • 2-3 p.m. Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Kids ages 5-10 are invited to read their favorite books to a furry,
four-pawed friend. Each reader will receive a free book provided by the Tulsa Library Trust. Registration is required. Call 918-549-7683 to register. Family Fun Night Tuesday, Sept. 30 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and crafts. For ages 10 and younger and their families.
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How to Start a Craft Business 101 How to Write Short Stories for Children 101 Interior Decorating Made Easy Interior Design 101 Introduction to Gardening Introduction to Music Appreciation Italian Cooking 101 Journaling and Memoir Writing 101 Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Knitting Basics Landlord 101: Managing Rental Properties Landscaping 101 Lifetime Wellness 101 Mystery Writing 101 Nonfiction Writing 101 Party Planning 101 Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101 Photography 101: Beginner to Intermediate Pie Baking 101 Poetry Writing 101 Romance Writing 101 Sewing 101 Soap Making 101 Spanish Cooking 101 Special Events Planning 101 Tarot Cards 101 Tex Mex Cooking 101 Therapeutic Bathing 101 Timeshare Basics Traditional Scrapbooking 101 Travel Writing 101 Wedding Crafts and Projects Wedding Planning 101 Weight Loss Management 101 Weight Training 101 Yoga 101
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Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone Accounts Receivable Management Advertising, Marketing and Sales Writing Assertiveness Training 101 Babysitting 101 Budgeting and Saving 101 Business Consulting 101 Business Credit 101
Freelance Writing 101 If you have ever dreamed of being a freelance writer this course is for you. Get started today learning about this exciting field and in no time you can be on your way to earning a living, extra income and more by doing something that you love – writing! Chock-full of all the inside information you need to understand the career field and be successful in it, this course can teach you what freelance writing is, how much you can expect to make, how to find markets, how to create successful queries, what to do once you get an assignment and how to market your skills.
Business Ethics 101 Business Management 101 Business Writing Basics Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles Call Center Customer Service 101 Career Coaching 101 Catering 101 Concierge 101: How to Run a Personal Service Business Confidence Building 101 Creating an Effective Sales Team Crisis Management 101 Customer Relationship Management 101 Customer Service 101 Dealing With Difficult People Economics 101 Economics 201 Effective Communication 101 Effective Presentations Estate Planning Event Planning 101 Fashion Design 101: An Introduction Freelance Writing 101 Fundraising 101 Google + for Business 101 Home Business How to eBay 101 How to Improve Your Memory How to Start a Craft Business 101 How to Start and Run a Daycare Service How to Start and Run an Online Business How to Write a Business Plan 101 How to Write a Grant Proposal Interview Skills 101 Introduction to Six Sigma Investing 101: Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Investing 201: Intro to Commodity, Options, and Futures Markets Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Landlord 101: Managing Rental Properties Life Coaching 101 Marketing for Small Business 101 Marketing Outreach Mastering Sales Skills 101 Mediation 101 Microsoft Project 2007 Motivational and Public Speaking 101 MS Word 2007 Negotiation Skills Party Planning 101 Payroll Management 101 Personal Finance 101: How to Manage Your Money Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101 Project Management 101 Public Relations 101 Quicken Deluxe 2010 Restaurant Management 101 Retirement Planning Small Business Guide Special Events Planning 101 Team Management 101 Telephone Skills and Quality Customer Service Time Management 101 Timeshare Basics Travel Agent 101 Understanding and Managing Your Credit Report Virtual Assistant 101 Wedding Planning 101 Wellness Coaching 101 Workers’ Compensation 101 Workplace Safety 101 Writing Effective Persuasion 101
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Investing 101: Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds This course will help you demystify the stock market and start making money! Everyone yes, everyone is sure to find something suitable in the stock market to invest in. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a very safe investment to protect your nest egg or a risky investment with a huge potential to make a killing! Everyone finds themselves along that spectrum and will discover that the stock market has investments for people who want to protect their savings and for people who want to grow their savings. The stock market can be confusing. Using examples, actual stories from real investment advisers and lists of great online resources, each lesson builds on the last to give you the clarity needed to understand investments. By the time you’re done with this course, you’ll have found a few investments you can enjoy and you’ll be able to start investing right away with the assurance that you know what you’re doing.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone Accounts Payable Management Accounts Receivable Management Applied Statistics 101 Basic Math 101 Budgeting and Saving 101 Business Credit 101 Business Ethics 101 Business Management 101 Business Writing Basics Economics 101 Economics 201 Economics: Complete Edition Estate Planning Excel 2010 Excel 2013 Fundraising 101 How to Write a Business Plan 101 How to Write a Grant Proposal Interview Skills 101 Investing 101: Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds Investing 201: Intro to Commodity, Options, and Futures Markets Landlord 101: Managing Rental Properties Mastering Sales Skills 101 Organizational Psychology 101 Payroll Management 101 Personal Finance 101: How to Manage Your Money QuickBooks 101
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GENERAL EDUCATION
ABCs of Algebra ABCs of English Grammar ABCs of Geometry Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone Algebra 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level American Civil War 101 American Government American History Review American Revolutionary War 101 American Wars: American Revolution and Civil War Ancient Civilizations 101 Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies for Teachers Astronomy 101 Attention Deficit Disorders: ADD and ADHD Autism 101 Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers Babysitting 101 Basic Math 101 Basic Parenting 101
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Basic Research Skills Behavior Management 101 Biology 101 Building Children’s Reading Skills Business Ethics 101 Business Management 101 Chemistry 101 Child Psychology 101 Computer Basics 101 Cosmology 101 Dream Interpretation 101 Early Childhood Development Economics 101 Economics 201 Economics: Complete Edition Electronics 101 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 101 English Composition 101 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar ESL Basic Grammar and Writing ESL Basic Writing Skills Essay Writing 101 Excel 2007 Film Appreciation 101 First Grade Curriculum 101 Fundraising 101 GED Test Preparation Geography 101 Geology 101 Geometry 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level Global Warming Greek Mythology How to Improve Your Concentration How to Improve Your Memory How to Manicure How to Write Short Stories for Children 101 Journaling and Memoir Writing 101 Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language
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Listening Skills 101 Math All-In-One (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry Review) Meteorology Fundamentals MS Word 2007 Organizational Psychology 101 Pre Algebra 101 Precalculus 101 Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Punctuation and Grammar 101 Reading Comprehension 101 Second Grade Curriculum 101 Small Business Guide Sociology 101 Solving Classroom Problems 101 Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges Spelling 101 Third Grade Curriculum Time Management 101 Typing and Keyboarding 101 Unit Studies 101 Vocabulary Building Wildlife Rehabilitation for Beginners World Religions 101 World War I World War ll Writing Basics 101: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing Structures Writing Improvement 101 Writing Women’s Fiction 101
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Advocacy for Elderly Patients Aging and Long Term Care 101
Alzheimer’s Disease 101 Anatomy and Physiology 101 Anti Aging Techniques Aromatherapy 101 Asthma 101 Biology 101 Careers in Healthcare Caring for Seniors Chemistry 101 Childhood Obesity 101 Comprehensive Medical Terminology 1 & 2 CPT Coding for Beginners Depression Management Diabetes 101 Drug and Alcohol Abuse 101 Emotional Healing 101 Healing Affirmations 101 HIV: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment How to Quit Smoking Lifetime Wellness 101 Medical Assistant 101: Career Overview Medical Terminology 101 Medical Terminology 201 Medical Terminology for Medical Coders Meditation 101: Learn How to Meditate Microbiology 101 Natural Skin Care 101 Nutrition 101 Prenatal Care Stress Management 101 The Art of Breathing 101 Therapeutic Bathing 101 Weight Loss Management 101 Weight Training 101 Wellness Coaching 101 Yoga 101
Meditation 101 In this course, we will explore the various techniques of meditation, such as sitting, standing and yoga. Becoming aware of your thoughts, surroundings, sounds, smells, bodily movements and especially your breath are fundamental techniques of meditation. The basic objective is to be present – here and now. It is the act of being precisely in the moment, neither controlling your mind rigidly nor letting it go completely, but being aware of who you are and where you are. Meditation is about being comfortable and at peace. As we explore the several techniques of practicing meditation, you can pick and choose those practices that make you most comfortable. It is important to leave your preconceived notions of meditation behind you, keep an open mind and be willing to learn the art of meditation.
HISTORY American Civil War 101 American Government American Heroes and Villains American History Review American Revolutionary War 101 American Wars: American Revolution and Civil War Ancient Civilizations 101 Basic Research Skills Bible Stories Buddhism 101 Christianity 101: An Introduction Cosmology 101 Economics 101 Economics 201 Egyptian Mythology 101 Genealogy 101 German Culture 101 Global Warming Greek Mythology Haunted Places 101 Historical Fiction Writing 101 History of the Universe History of Terrorism 101 History’s Greatest Conspiracies Introduction to Music Appreciation Metaphysics 101 Norse Mythology 101 Philosophy 101 Social Studies Preparation for the GED Test The Gulf War Twenty African Americans Who Changed History Twenty Women Who Changed American History UFO Studies US Citizenship Test Preparation Vietnam War World Religions 101 World War I World War l and ll World War ll
HOME & GARDEN
Advanced Dog Training Advocacy for Elderly Patients
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Aromatherapy 101 Babysitting 101 Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior Braiding Hair 101 Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles Cat Care and Training 101 Children’s Birthday Parties 101 Clutter Control 101 Cooking and Baking 101 Couponing 101 Dog & Cat First Aid, Care & Maintenance Dog Grooming 101 Dog Training 101: A Guide for Beginners Dog Training All-In-One: Beginner to Advanced Techniques Essentials of Ecology 101 Etiquette 101 Etiquette for Children and Teens 101 Event Planning 101 Feng Shui 101 Floral Arrangement 101 Freshwater Fishing 101 Geology 101 Homeopathy 101 Housekeeping 101 How to Care for House Pets 101 How to Prepare, Stage and Sell Your Home How to Start a Craft Business 101 Interior Decorating Made Easy Interior Design 101 Introduction to Gardening Landscaping 101 Nutrition 101 Party Planning 101 Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101 Professional Organizer Training Snakes of the Western Hemisphere 101 Soap Making 101 Spanish Cooking 101 Spiders and Other Insects in North America 101 Tex Mex Cooking 101 The Art of Breathing 101 Traditional Scrapbooking 101 Tropical Gardening 101 Vegetable Gardening 101 Wedding Planning 101
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ABCs of Algebra ABCs of English Grammar ABCs of Geometry American Civil War 101 American Government American Revolutionary War 101 Anatomy and Physiology 101 Ancient Civilizations 101 Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies for Teachers Astronomy 101 Attention Deficit Disorders: ADD and ADHD Autism 101 Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers Basic Parenting 101 Behavior Management 101 Biology 101 Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior Child Psychology 101 Early Childhood Development
Etiquette 101 Etiquette for Children and Teens 101 Fundraising 101 GED Test Preparation Genealogy 101 Geometry 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level Global Warming Greek Mythology How to Coach Little League Baseball How to Coach Youth Basketball How to Write Short Stories for Children 101 Journaling and Memoir Writing 101 Math All-In-One (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry Review) Medical Terminology 101 Microbiology 101 Nutrition 101 Pre Algebra 101 Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Punctuation and Grammar 101 Reading Comprehension 101 Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges Spelling 101 Typing and Keyboarding 101 Unit Studies 101 Vocabulary Building
Soap Making 101 Learn how to make your own soap in this self-paced online course. If you’ve always wanted to try different soap-making recipes, create your own signature items for personal use, for gifts or for profit, or just learn about what goes into making soap, this class is for you! Learn the foundations of soap making: the history behind the craft; basic melt and pour techniques, popular cold-process methods; how to create your own recipes (using a simple set formula); how to create signature soaps, basic aromatherapy, special soaps and what to do when your recipes need a little fine-tuning.
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 101 English Composition 101 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Writing Skills Essay Writing 101
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ABCs of Technical Writing Anger Management 101 Aromatherapy 101 Bartending and Mixology 101 Business Management 101 Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles Card Games Basics Cake Decorating 101 Candle Making 101 Canoeing 101 Catering 101 Concierge 101: How to Run a Personal Service Business Creating an Effective Sales Team Creative Writing Workshop Dealing With Difficult People Dog Grooming 101 Effective Presentations Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 101 Essay Writing 101 Etiquette 101 Event Planning 101 Feng Shui 101 Fundraising 101 Genealogy 101 Home Business Housekeeping 101 How to Draw 101 How to Improve Your Concentration How to Improve Your Memory How to Manicure How to Prepare, Stage and Sell Your Home How to Start a Craft Business 101 How to Write a Business Plan 101 How to Write Short Stories for Children 101 Landscaping 101 Listening Skills 101 Mediation 101 Meditation 101: Learn How to Meditate Memory and Concentration Techniques Nonfiction Writing 101 Party Planning 101 Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101 Pie Baking 101
Professional Organizer Training If you have a talent for organizing and want to find out how to set up your own professional organizing business, then this course is where you need to begin. Not only will answers be provided on what a professional organizer is, potential earnings and possible clientele, and various organizing tips, this course also will provide information about available resources and how to begin the nuts and bolts of writing your business goals. Marketing strategies and tips will wrap up this informative course and get you ready to begin!
Professional Organizer Training Resume Writing 101 Soap Making 101 Speed Reading 101 Speed Writing 101 Stress Management 101 Timeshare Basics Typing and Keyboarding 101 Waiter and Waitress Training 101 Wedding Planning 101 Weight Loss Management 101 Wellness Coaching 101 Writing Effective Persuasion 101 Yoga 101
LANGUAGE ARTS
ABCs of English Grammar Basic Research Skills Chinese Culture Studies 101 Creative Writing for Beginners Egyptian Mythology 101 English Composition 101 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar ESL Basic Writing Skills Essay Writing 101 French Culture 101 German Culture 101 Greek Mythology How to Write a Short Story 101 Japanese Cultural Studies 101 Journaling and Memoir Writing 101 Language Arts, Reading Preparation for the GED Test Novel Writing 101 Philosophy 101 Poetry Writing 101
Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Punctuation and Grammar 101 Spanish Culture 101 Spelling 101 Travel Writing 101 Vocabulary Building Writing Basics 101: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing Structures Writing Improvement 101 Writing Women’s Fiction 101
LAW, LEGAL & CRIMINAL STUDIES
ABCs of Technical Writing Advocacy for Elderly Patients Anger Management 101 Business Ethics 101 Business Writing Basics Child Abuse Recognition, Investigation, and Protection Conflict Resolution 101 Criminology Basics Domestic Violence 101 Fundraising 101 Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Negotiation Skills Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Retirement Planning Sexual Harassment Compliance Small Business Guide Typing and Keyboarding 101 Understanding and Managing Your Credit Report Workers’ Compensation 101
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MATHEMATICS ABCs of Algebra ABCs of Geometry Algebra 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level Applied Statistics 101 Basic Math 101 Geometry 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level Math All-In-One (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry Review) Math Preparation for the GED Test Microbiology 101 Physics 101: Beginner to Intermediate Concepts Pre Algebra 101 Precalculus 101 Statistics 101
NEW AGE & ALTERNATIVE BELIEFS Angels 101: History, Religion, Spiritualism and You Aromatherapy 101 Auras: Viewing, Identifying, and Understanding Buddhism 101 Chakra Clearing Chakra Meditation 101 Chakras 101 Cryptozoology 101 Dream Interpretation 101 Energy Healing Feng Shui 101 Haunted Places 101 Healing Affirmations 101 Homeopathy 101 Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Life Coaching 101 Lifetime Wellness 101 Meditation 101: Learn How to Meditate Metaphysics 101 Nutrition 101 Reiki 1st Degree Reiki 2nd Degree Reiki Attunements
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All About Herbs Herbs are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes – and sometimes even spiritual purposes. This course will cover all the basics so that you are ready to explore the many uses of herbs. You will learn the history and definitions, the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden. This course also covers how to select the right herbs, the best containers, the ideal fertilizer and the best amount of water to help your container herb garden thrive; when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage; how aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and medicine cabinet; and lots, lots more! Reiki Hand Placements Relaxation 101 Soap Making 101 Tarot Cards 101 The Art of Breathing 101 Therapeutic Bathing 101 Wellness Coaching 101 Working with Your Animal Allies, Teachers and Totems Yoga 101
OFFICE SKILLS ABCs of English Grammar ABCs of Technical Writing Accounts Receivable Management Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Advertising, Marketing and Sales Writing Anger Management 101 Assertiveness Training 101 Budgeting and Saving 101 Business Credit 101 Business Ethics 101 Business Management 101 Business Writing Basics Career Coaching 101 Computer Basics 101 Conflict Resolution 101 CPT Coding for Beginners Creating an Effective Sales Team Crisis Management 101 Customer Relationship Management 101 Customer Service 101 Dealing With Difficult People Effective Communication 101 Effective Presentations
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Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar and Writing Estate Planning Excel 2003 Excel 2007 Excel 2010 Excel 2013 Fundraising 101 General Secretary 101 Home Business How to Create Web Pages How to Improve Your Concentration How to Improve Your Memory How to Start and Run an Online Business How to Write a Business Plan 101 Internet Fundamentals 101 Interview Skills 101 Listening Skills 101 Marketing Outreach Mastering Sales Skills 101 Math All-In-One (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry Review) Mediation 101 Medical Terminology 101 Microsoft Publisher 2007 Motivational and Public Speaking 101 MS Office 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Negotiation Skills Organizational Psychology 101 Outlook 2010 Payroll Management 101 Photoshop Elements 101 Project Management 101 Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Public Relations 101 Punctuation and Grammar 101 QuickBooks 101 Quicken Deluxe 2010 Resume Writing 101 Sexual Harassment Compliance Small Business Guide Special Events Planning 101
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Speed Reading 101 Speed Writing 101 Spelling 101 Team Management 101 Telephone Skills and Quality Customer Service Time Management 101 Typing and Keyboarding 101 Virus Removal and Protection 101 Vocabulary Building Workers’ Compensation 101 Workplace Safety 101 Writing Basics 101: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing Structures Writing Effective Persuasion 101 Writing Improvement 101
PARENTING & FAMILY
Advocacy for Elderly Patients Alzheimer’s Disease 101 Anger Management 101 Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies for Teachers Attention Deficit Disorders: ADD and ADHD Autism 101 Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers Babysitting 101 Basic Parenting 101 Behavior Management 101
Building Children’s Reading Skills Building Self-Esteem in Children 101 Bullying in Elementary School 101 Caring for Seniors Child Abuse Recognition, Investigation, and Protection Child Psychology 101 Childhood Obesity 101 Children’s Birthday Parties 101 Clutter Control 101 Depression Management Dog Grooming 101 Dog Training 101: A Guide for Beginners Dog Training All-In-One: Beginner to Advanced Techniques Domestic Violence 101 Dream Interpretation 101 Early Childhood Development Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 101 Etiquette 101 Etiquette for Children and Teens 101 Genealogy 101 Healing Affirmations 101 Healthy Relationships 101 How to Coach Little League Baseball How to Coach Youth Basketball How to Write Short Stories for Children 101 Interior Design 101 Negotiation Skills Personality Development 101 Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges Stress Management 101 Traditional Scrapbooking 101 Typing and Keyboarding 101
ADD and ADHD: What You Need to Know Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children and adults all over the world. Although it is considered a mental health issue by some medical practitioners, ADHD is actually a complex neurobiological disorder, thus, it cannot be treated by therapy alone. There are many excellent new drugs that are effective and nonaddicting and are proven to help those who suffer with this disorder. Additionally, there are homeopathic options available today that were not available in the past. ADHD is not caused by bad parenting, psychological trauma or drug addiction. Although, ADHD is not purely a mental health disorder, psychological counseling (combined with medication) can assist by teaching behavior modification techniques. Having ADHD is not anything to be ashamed of, in fact, many creative, intelligent, successful, productive people have been diagnosed with this disorder. This course will cover many aspects of ADHD and will help clear up myth from fact.
PERFORMING ARTS
Chakras 101 Digital Photography 101 Etiquette 101 Event Planning 101 Fashion Design 101: An Introduction Feng Shui 101 Film Appreciation 101 Floral Arrangement 101 Introduction to Music Appreciation Photography 101: Beginner to Intermediate Screenwriting 101 Special Events Planning 101 Weight Loss Management 101 Weight Training 101
PERSONAL CARE
Advocacy for Elderly Patients Alzheimer’s Disease 101 Anger Management 101 Anti Aging Techniques Aromatherapy 101 Assertiveness Training 101 Basic Parenting 101 Chakras 101 Childhood Obesity 101 Concierge 101: How to Run a Personal Service Business Confidence Building 101 Depression Management Dog & Cat First Aid, Care & Maintenance Drug and Alcohol Abuse 101 How to Can, Freeze, Dry and Preserve Food How to Improve Your Concentration How to Manicure Interior Design 101 Life Coaching 101 Lifetime Wellness 101 Meditation 101: Learn How to Meditate Memory and Concentration Techniques Nutrition 101 Personality Development 101 Soap Making 101
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PET & ANIMAL CARE
Finding Your Animal Teachers Animals For Everyone: Mammals Animals For Everyone: Penguins Advanced Dog Training Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior Cat Care and Training 101 Concierge 101: How to Run a Personal Service Business Dog & Cat First Aid, Care & Maintenance Dog Grooming 101 Dog Psychology 101 Dog Training 101: A Guide for Beginners Dog Training All-In-One: Beginner to Advanced Techniques Horseback Riding 101 How to Care for House Pets 101 Marine Biology 101 Marine Life Rescue 101 Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101 Snakes of the Western Hemisphere 101 Wildlife Rehabilitation for Beginners
PSYCHOLOGY Abnormal Psychology 101 Alzheimer’s Disease 101 Anger Management 101 Assertiveness Training 101 Autism 101 Basic Parenting 101 Behavior Management 101 Building Self-Esteem Building Self-Esteem in Children 101
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Bullying in Elementary School 101 Child Abuse Recognition, Investigation, and Protection Child Psychology 101 Childhood Obesity 101 Conflict Resolution 101 Counseling Psychology 101 Dealing With Difficult People Domestic Violence 101 Dream Interpretation 101 Early Childhood Development Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 101 Emotional Healing 101 Healing Affirmations 101 Healthy Relationships 101 How to Be Your Own Life Coach How to Improve Your Memory Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Life Coaching 101 Lifetime Wellness 101 Listening Skills 101 Mediation 101 Memory and Concentration Techniques Negotiation Skills Organizational Psychology 101 Psychology 101
Sexual Harassment Compliance Sociology 101 Stress Management 101 Wellness Coaching 101
REAL ESTATE Business Writing Basics Estate Planning Feng Shui 101 How to Prepare, Stage and Sell Your Home Interior Design 101 Introduction to Gardening Investing 101: Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds Landlord 101: Managing Rental Properties Landscaping 101 Professional Organizer Training Retirement Planning Timeshare Basics Understanding and Managing Your Credit Report
Alzheimer’s Disease 101 As one of the most feared and misunderstood types of dementia affecting the elderly today, understanding Alzheimer’s and how it affects the brain is important not only for every individual, but for those diagnosed with the disease and their caregivers. In this course, students will learn about some of the risk factors and perceived causes of Alzheimer’s disease. Students will learn the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and differentiating between Alzheimer’s symptoms and normal aging processes. By the end of this course, students also will understand how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed and classified or staged, with differing symptoms affecting the lifestyle, environment and challenges placed on caregivers. Home safety and the security of loved ones is of primary importance for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, and this course covers the basics of how you can adapt the home to create a safe environment for a loved one. Future considerations regarding care, legal and financial planning also are introduced, as are tips and suggestions on dealing with certain behaviors common to Alzheimer’s disease including anxiety, confusion and aggression.
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REFERENCE ABCs of Algebra ABCs of Geometry ABCs of Technical Writing Abnormal Psychology 101 Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone American Civil War 101 American History Review American Revolutionary War 101 Anatomy and Physiology 101 Ancient Civilizations 101 Anti Aging Techniques Astronomy 101 Autism 101 Basic Research Skills Behavior Management 101 Bible Stories Biology 101 Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior Business Management 101 Chemistry 101 Child Abuse Recognition, Investigation, and Protection Child Psychology 101 Cosmology 101 Creative Writing Workshop Dog Training 101: A Guide for Beginners Early Childhood Development Economics: Complete Edition Effective Communication 101 Effective Presentations English Composition 101 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar ESL Basic Writing Skills Essay Writing 101 Etiquette 101 Excel 2007 First Grade Curriculum 101 Genealogy 101 Geography 101 Global Warming Greek Mythology Haunted Places 101 History’s Greatest Conspiracies Home Business How to Improve Your Memory How to Write a Grant Proposal How to Write Short Stories for Children 101
Interview Skills 101 Intro to PC Troubleshooting and Repair Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Mediation 101 Medical Terminology 101 Medical Terminology 201 Meteorology Fundamentals Microbiology 101 Mystery Writing 101 Negotiation Skills Novel Writing 101 Nutrition 101 Organizational Psychology 101 Philosophy 101 Project Management 101 Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Reading Comprehension 101
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Ancient Civilizations 101 Angels 101: History, Religion, Spiritualism and You Bible Stories Buddhism 101 Chakras 101 Christianity 101: An Introduction Cosmology 101 Metaphysics 101 Philosophy 101 Spiritual Counseling 101 World Religions 101
Bird Watching 101 Bird watching is such an exciting world to explore. Amazing birds can even be found in your own backyard! There is a great deal of joy derived from an afternoon spent watching these beautiful creatures. This course covers bird identification and location, feeding, types of birdhouses, equipment, emergency care, and behavior and habitats. Whether you are a casual backyard bird watcher or a serious enthusiast, you’ll soon discover that the more you watch birds the more you will want to learn about them.
Resume Writing 101 Retirement Planning Second Grade Curriculum 101 Small Business Guide Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges Speed Reading 101 Speed Writing 101 Statistics 101 The Gulf War Time Management 101 Traditional Scrapbooking 101 Typing and Keyboarding 101 Understanding and Managing Your Credit Report Vietnam War Wedding Planning 101 Weight Training 101 Workplace Safety 101 World Religions 101 World War I World War l and ll
SCIENCE Anatomy and Physiology 101 Astronomy 101 Biology 101 Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior Chemistry 101 Comprehensive Medical Terminology 1 & 2 Cosmology 101 Dream Interpretation 101 Electronics 101 Essentials of Ecology 101 Geography 101 Geology 101 Global Warming History of the Universe Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
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Marine Biology 101 Meteorology Fundamentals Microbiology 101 Organic Chemistry 101 Physics 101: Beginner to Intermediate Concepts Psychology 101 Science Preparation for the GED Test Sociology 101
SELF-HELP Abnormal Psychology 101 Anger Management 101 Anti Aging Techniques Aromatherapy 101 Assertiveness Training 101 Budgeting and Saving 101 Building Self Esteem Building Self-Esteem in Children 101 Career Coaching 101 Clutter Control 101
How to Improve Your Memory How to Quit Smoking How to Write a Business Plan 101 Interview Skills 101 Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Life Coaching 101 Lifetime Wellness 101 Listening Skills 101 Mediation 101 Meditation 101: Learn How to Meditate Memory and Concentration Techniques Motivational and Public Speaking 101 Negotiation Skills Nutrition 101 Personality Development 101 Resume Writing 101 Retirement Planning Sexual Harassment Compliance Speed Reading 101 Stress Management 101 Team Management 101 The Art of Breathing 101 Virtual Assistant 101 Wellness Coaching 101 Yoga 101
Bullying in Elementary School 101 Caring for Seniors Child Abuse Recognition, Investigation, and Protection Child Psychology 101 Confidence Building 101 Conflict Resolution 101 Depression Management Diabetes 101 Domestic Violence 101 Fundraising 101 Healthy Relationships 101 HIV: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment How to Write a Grant Proposal Kinesics 101 - Learn to Read Body Language Life Coaching 101 Mediation 101 Medical Assistant 101: Career Overview Negotiation Skills Psychology 101 Sexual Harassment Compliance Sociology 101 Stress Management 101
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Assertiveness Training 101 The ability to be assertive is difficult. Most people do not want to be perceived as selfish, demanding, hostile, stubborn or just plain hard to get along with. They allow others to take advantage of them or do more than is necessary or required, all the while not getting what they need in return. Whether you are having trouble being confident and assertive in your career or personal life, or if you are simply interested in learning more about this topic, this course will introduce you to a better way of getting what you want and need from the people in your life. Confidence Building 101 Dealing With Difficult People Depression Management Dream Interpretation 101 Drug and Alcohol Abuse 101 Effective Presentations Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary Estate Planning Etiquette 101 Feng Shui 101 Fundraising 101 Healing Affirmations 101 Home Business How to Be Your Own Life Coach How to Improve Your Concentration
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Parent Advocacy in Special Education This course presents information to help parents empower themselves to effectively advocate for their children with disabilities and to monitor and improve the quality of the programs developed for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Being an effective advocate for a child with a disability requires skill and determination. The six units in this module will enable you to advocate effectively, promote equality and increase the quality of care to people with disabilities.
SPIRITUAL STUDIES
Angel Healing Angels 101: History, Religion, Spiritualism and You Anti Aging Techniques Aromatherapy 101 Auras: Viewing, Identifying, and Understanding Become a Reiki Master Buddhism 101 Chakra Clearing Chakra Meditation 101 Cosmology 101 Cryptozoology 101 Crystal Therapy Dream Interpretation 101 Energy Healing Haunted Places 101 Healing Affirmations 101 Homeopathy 101 How to Be Your Own Life Coach Life Coaching 101 Meditation 101: Learn How to Meditate Metaphysics 101 Paranormal Investigation 101 Paranormal Investigation 201 Paranormal Investigations: Complete Edition Philosophy 101 Reiki 1st and 2nd Degree Reiki 1st Degree Reiki 2nd Degree Reiki Attunements Reiki Essentials Reiki Hand Placements Relaxation 101 Spiritual Counseling 101
Tarot Cards 101 Teaching Reiki The Art of Breathing 101 UFO Studies Yoga 101
STAFF PICKS American Wars: American Revolution and Civil War Chakras 101 Early Childhood Development Excel 2010 Medical Terminology 101 Statistics 101
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ABCs of Algebra ABCs of English Grammar ABCs of Geometry Algebra 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level American Civil War 101 American Government American Revolutionary War 101 American Wars: American Revolution and Civil War Anatomy and Physiology 101 Ancient Civilizations 101 Astronomy 101 Autism 101 Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers
Basic Math 101 Basic Research Skills Behavior Management 101 Biology 101 Bird Watching 101: Food, Feeders and Behavior Building Children’s Reading Skills Bullying in Elementary School 101 Chemistry 101 Child Psychology 101 Creative Writing for Beginners Early Childhood Development Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 101 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar and Writing ESL Basic Writing Skills Essay Writing 101 Etiquette 101 Etiquette for Children and Teens 101 Excel 2007 Fundraising 101 Genealogy 101 Geometry 101: Beginner to Intermediate Level Global Warming Greek Mythology How to Be a Substitute Teacher How to Teach Reading Fundamentals How to Write a Grant Proposal How to Write a Short Story 101 Math All-In-One (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry Review) Medical Terminology 101 Meteorology Fundamentals Microbiology 101 Negotiation Skills Nonfiction Writing 101 Nutrition 101 Personality Development 101 Philosophy 101 Pre Algebra 101 Proofreading and Copyediting 101 Punctuation and Grammar 101 Second Grade Curriculum 101 Solving Classroom Problems 101 Special Education 101: Foundations, Purpose, & Challenges Speed Reading 101 Spelling 101 Third Grade Curriculum Typing and Keyboarding 101 Vocabulary Building World Religions 101 Writing Basics 101: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing Structures Writing Improvement 101 Writing Women’s Fiction 101
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TERMINOLOGY ABCs of Algebra Accounting & Bookkeeping 101 for Everyone Anatomy and Physiology 101 Comprehensive Medical Terminology 1 & 2 Computer Basics 101 CPT Coding for Beginners Economics 101 Economics 201 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar and Writing Etiquette 101 How to Improve Your Memory Internet Fundamentals 101 Medical Terminology 101 Medical Terminology 201 Small Business Guide Vocabulary Building
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ABCs of Algebra ABCs of English Grammar ABCs of Geometry American Civil War 101 American Revolutionary War 101 Anatomy and Physiology 101 Basic Math 101 Basic Research Skills Biology 101 Chemistry 101 Child Psychology 101 Customer Service 101 Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary ESL Basic Grammar ESL Basic Grammar and Writing ESL Basic Writing Skills
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All Day and a Night: A Novel of Suspense By Alafair Burke Harper, $26.99, 368 pages Check this out! Looking for a summer read that will have you riveted to your beach chair as much as to the pages? Pick up Alafair Burke’s 10th novel, All Day and a Night. A serial killer is in jail for murdering a half-dozen women. Decades later, Helen Brunswick is murdered in New York, and her body has been treated in the same manner as the long-ago deceased. It would seem a case for wrongful conviction — was Anthony Amaro falsely imprisoned? All the murders seem to be linked, but it will take NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher and J.J. Rogan, her partner, to unravel the complicated and confusing cases and give Brunswick’s murder — and the others — a fresh look.
A brash, celebrity lawyer is all over the police and the cases, hoping to get Amaro released from prison. She has Carrie Blank, a key associate, working with her, but Carrie’s involvement is complicated. Carrie is interested in solving her half-sister’s murder, but her pivotal role will have more repercussions than even she expected. All Day and a Night is an enthralling suspense novel. Burke’s characters, even the
ones playing for the same teams, seem to be working against each other. Reviewed by Elizabeth Humphrey Cat on a Cold Tin Roof By Mike Resnick Seventh Street Books, $15.95, 250 pages Check this out! Cat on a Cold Tin Roof sees Eli Paxton involuntarily caught up in a new crime caper. This time, we’re more obviously in PI territory as a friend in the local homicide division calls him out early one morning. It seems the widow is not so much grieving at the murder of her husband, but is more outraged by the disappearance of her cat. With a $1,500 retainer in his pocket and a photograph, our downtrodden hero sets off in pursuit of the missing mouser. Unfortunately, it quickly becomes apparent the cat itself is not important. It seems the feckless feline was wearing a collar studded with diamonds worth a small fortune. Worse, there are several interested parties
intent on tracking down these stones. Because their investigative skills do not match Paxton’s, they are, therefore, hot on his trail as he pursues the misplaced millions. This proves to be a highly enjoyable romp through the winter snows of Cincinnati. What makes it particularly entertaining is the discussion between Paxton and the Chicago mob enforcer he adopts as his sidekick. Every Sherlock deserves a Watson, and this PI finds help from both the muscle and his landlady who reveals an interest in the seamy side of Cincinnati. Reviewed by David Marshall
See Arsonist, cont’d from cover crisis, Alzheimer’s and love. The manner in which Sue Miller — always a deft and inventive writer — has woven the issues together is fascinating. It is a moody story, with many issues raised and only partially resolved. Maybe the message is that all solutions are temporary. The book should be read for its sensual, lyrical writing. Reviewed by Elizabeth Benford
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of her magical and emotional strength and beyond. She and her friends will both triumph and lose so much in their final battle. It’s likely to rip out readers’ hearts with its perfectly imperfect ending. If you love action, adventure, magic and steampunk, this series will thrill you from start to finish. Reviewed by Becky Vosburg
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Dreams of Gods & Monsters By Laini Taylor Little, Brown BFYR, $19.00, 624 pages Check this out! When a brutal seraph army lead by Jael finds its way into the human world, Karou and Akiva are forced to join their forces and fight side by side, in order to stop their enemy. This new alliance awakes the dream of a new world and the possibility of love. But Jael is not the only threat at hand: A vicious queen is after Akiva, massive bruise-like stains are spreading across the sky, and stormhunters have gathered as if summoned. As the chimaera and seraphim fight, the line that separates good and evil becomes blurred. Laini Taylor’s Dreams of Gods & Monsters is an epic conclusion to the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy. Taylor takes her readers on a suspenseful roller-coaster ride that tugs at their emotions and leaves them craving for more. Taylor’s Dreams of Gods & Monsters is a perfect conclusion, filled with beautiful prose, fantastical beings, a plethora of characters and, of course, romance; it’s a must-read! And for those readers still craving more, there is a possibility of a spin-off series. We just have to wait and see! Reviewed by Kira Watson Graduation Day (The Testing) By Joelle Charbonneau Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s, $17.99, 304 pages Check this out! Graduation Day is the third and final book in The Testing trilogy. It picks up right where Independent Study leaves off; Cia Vale knows that to stop the testing, she will need to be braver than ever. She will need to trust and depend on her fellow peers in order to expose the truth and deception that lies within the university. The only questions are: Is Cia willing to trust anyone but herself? And if she does, will they survive? Charbonneau does a very good job of reminding us what happened in the first two books without it feeling like you’re rereading the same books over again. There are plenty
of twists and turns and wonder ing who’s really the good guy. I would have liked to see some of the other characters fleshed out a bit more and given bigger roles. I would have liked to see more teamwork, rather than just having Cia be some kind of all-knowing superhero. Both The Testing and Independent Study were full of action and a fast-paced plot, and while this final book seemed a bit slower and dragged out, I still enjoyed it. If you’re a fan of The Hunger Games or Divergent, then this is a mustread for you. Reviewed by Patricia Mendoza
Sunrise (Ashfall Trilogy) By Mike Mullin Tanglewood Press, $17.99, 466 pages Check this out! Eleven months after the sup e r volc a no exploded at Yellowstone, plunging the country into chaos and ash winter, life goes on at Uncle Paul’s farm in Illinois. R e ce nt ly,
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Strange and Ever After By Susan Dennard HarperTeen, $17.99, 400 pages Check this out! In this third and final quest for Eleanor and her friends, the S o m et h i n g Strange and Deadly series comes to a fantastic end. Strange and Ever After starts off with a daring airship rescue of their friend Jie and then sweeps the reader off to exotic Egypt in their pursuit to stop Marcus, the man responsible for raising the dead across two continents. Eleanor and Oliver also are seeking the mysterious Black Pullet, a feat that will fulfill his final command from Elijah and allow him to be set free. Once again, this trilogy had me completely mesmerized. As with the second book in the series, I found myself having to force myself to put it down. I’ve only grown more attached to this fun band of characters, especially Eleanor and Daniel and their slow growth towards letting in each other. Eleanor is tested to the very limits
towns in Illinois have begun to wage war on each other over dwindling supplies to bolster their even more dwindling populations. Alone, Alex survived flight from his home in Iowa and the even more harrowing journey back to save his parents. It’s unknown how he’ll survive the latest round of danger, but with Darla still at this side, it’s hard to imagine any other outcome. Sunrise delivers on Ashfall’s promise for a spectacular postapocalyptic YA read with heart and soul. Harsh lessons about ageism, survival instincts and the importance of democracy are woven seamlessly into the novel in such a way that the point is made without needing a blow to the head — although sometimes he gives one anyway. The novels appear to be well-researched and contain interesting tidbits about survival in a postapocalyptic world from removing UV coating on glass to using urine to increase garden yields and building a bomb from offgassing feces. More importantly, Alex and Darla’s relationship is relatable and touching in a way that improves on the first novel. Mullin wrote a superbly entertaining and hopeful conclusion to this standout trilogy. Reviewed by Jen Rothmeyer
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Always Mom, Forever Dad By Joanna Rowland, Penny Weber (illustrator) Tilbury House Publishers, $16.95, 32 pages Check this out! In Always Mom, Forever Dad, author Joanna Rowland reassures young ones that they will be loved by both parents when parents divorce and move apart. By illustrating family members from different races, artist Penny Weber shows that having a mom and dad who live apart happens in many different families, suggesting that whatever the reader’s situation is, it is acceptable. Each scene shows a child and their parent doing normal things, like baking banana bread, looking for tadpoles or counting stars. But these times together become special to a child when the family has changed. Told from the child’s point of view, young readers and listeners immediately can relate to the heart of each scene and feel loved.
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The story helps children deal with other difficult times, too. It’s difficult for young children to accept other changes, like when a trip to the zoo is cancelled or when the child misses the other parent. Rowland shows that the child is lovingly allowed to communicate with the other parent, and Weber shows a photo of “the other parent and the child” on the child’s nightstand. This is a happy story, rich in love, acceptance and understanding, and is an excellent role model for children and parents. Reviewed by Susan Roberts Bats in the Band By Brian Lies HMH Books for Young Readers, $17.99, 32 pages It is spring, and the bats that have hibernated through the winter begin to wake. They are hungry, and the need for food drives them out into the cool night air. They find little snacks in the night sky, but something isn’t right. They all hear a bugle and realize what they are really hungry for is sound. It has been a long, silent winter. What all these bats need is a little night music. They head for the theater, and it is warm inside. Some of them have their own tiny instruments. Some make instruments out
Book Reviews of found materials. Many are singers and make up a choir. There is a one-bat band, a country singer and many others. The music goes on all night. This fun story is told in musical, nearperfect rhyme, but the real beauty of this book is the illustrations. First, they are simply charming. Second, the detail is unbelievable. One could look through this lovely book a hundred times and still find new things in these wondrous drawings. Young children will be charmed by this lovely book, and the adults who read to them will be as well. This is a winner. Reviewed by Rosi Hollinbeck Chu’s First Day of School By Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex (illustrator) Harpercollins, $17.99, 32 pages Check this out! Chu is about ready to start school. He has never been there before and is worried about what might happen. He worries if the other children will like him. He worries about whether or not the children will be nice to him. Finally the day arrives. After breakfast,
his parents take Chu to school. His teacher seems friendly and shows all the children where they should sit and where the toys are kept. Then she announces that each of the children will tell the class his or her name and something each loves to do. The children like introducing themselves and telling all the things they like doing. Soon only Chu is left and what a surprise he has for everyone in his class! This is the second in a series for writer Neil Gaiman and illustrator Adam Rex. With their charming animal characters, they convey a strong sense of diversity and imply the value each offers to their social interaction. This book should give comfort to those children who fear starting school and help build confidence for all children. Chu, the perfectly adorable Panda-bear protagonist created by these two men, certainly will be a popular character for the younger set. Reviewed by Rosi Hollinbeck
Miss You Like Crazy By Pamela Hall, Jennifer A. Bell (illustrator) Tanglewood Press, $15.99, 32 pages Check this out! Walnut Squirrel is having breakfast while Mom is getting ready for work. When Mom asks him if he’s ready to go, Walnut says he wants to stay home. He asks his mother is she doesn’t miss him while she is away at work. She tells him she misses him like crazy. They chatter back and forth about how fun it would be if Walnut could hide in Mom‘s pocket. He could surprise her when she got to work. They imagine all kinds of wonderful things they could do. After all the imagined adventures, Mom mentions she would have to go back to work. But, she declares, every day at 5:00 it will be Walnut Time. She reminds Walnut that he really is with her all day in pictures on her desk, on her computer and in her briefcase. Together, they find a way for Walnut to have Mom with him all the time.
Pamela Hall has written a sweet, quiet story that will engender conversations about the time parents must be apart from children and finding ways to make it easier on both. Jennifer A. Bell’s pastel illustrations are enchanting and complete this lovely picture book. Reviewed by Rosi Hollinbeck
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Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide: Feed Your Family, Save Your Sanity! By Sally Kuzemchak Oxmoor House, $24.95, 256 pages Check this out! If you are the family cook, raising a family and tremendously busy, Dinnertime Survival Guide is the perfect cookbook for you. Backed by testing and perfecting Sally Kuzemchak’s recipes by Cooking Light’s test kitchen staff, this is going to be your daily cooking bible. Kuzemchak’s writing is wonderful, with a great sense of humor and many useful tips on nearly every page as sidebars (Smart Strategy; Real Mom-Smart Mom; Crazy Tricks). The recipes are a snap to follow, even for noncooks, ingredients are always available in any market, with good headnotes worth reading, nutritional information and professional photos. Hands-on time and total time clearly show under the title for your convenience. Recipe layout is perfect; no page turning needed while cooking. The recipes are not sophisticated or difficult for superbusy home cooks with little time to spare. In the introduction, Kuzemchak states that each recipe had to pass three uncompromising tests: using easy-to-find ingredients, ready in less than 30 minutes and food that kids will eat. The 10 chapters are titled by the 10 dilemmas of busy home cooks (e.g., I Have Zero Time; I Can Barely Boil Water; Meat Loaf. Again?). An excellent book! Reviewed by George Erdosh Delicious Diabetes Cooking for One or Two People By Michelle Berriedale-Johnson Robert Rose, $19.95, 144 pages Check this out! This trade paperback cookbook is just as suitable for nondiabetic cooks; it is a simple, down-to-earth cookbook with well-written, easy-to-follow recipes with readily available ingredients. Delicious Diabetes Cook-
ing is filled with many good recipes grouped according to the standard soups/starters through dessert. Michelle B e r r ie d a le Johnson is a British cookbook writer, but you don’t need to convert measurements: she provides both American and British, conveniently one on one side, the British on the other (which you can disregard). Her recipe layout is excellent: always one recipe per page. She gives complete nutritional information on the bottom (important for diabetics), as well as food choices (again, mostly for diabetics) of carbohydrates, fat, meat/alternatives and extra. The recipes are careful to avoid too much sugar, and her tips and other information are specific for diabetic cooks: keeping blood sugar in control. But if you are cooking for a nondiabetic as well, the recipes will satisfy any diner. Even though this book targets one to two diners, the recipes easily scale up. She gives useful information on many ingredients in brief summaries, noting those that may be a problem for diabetics (balsamic vinegar, beets, etc.). Twentyfour color photos bound in two groups are nice illustrations. Reviewed by George Erdosh Good Morning Paleo: More Than 150 Easy Favorites to Start Your Day, Gluten- and Grain-Free By Jane Barthelemy Da Capo Lifelong Books, $18.99, 304 pages Check this out! Another book on eating Paleo? You bet! And this is one you’re going to want to have on your bookshelves. Good Morning Paleo: More Than 150 Easy Favorites to Start Your Day, Gluten- and Grain-Free extends Jane Barthelemy’s dominance in the Paleo kitchen. (She’s also the author of Paleo Desserts.) This is a strong cookbook, filled with photos and simple instructions. Each
recipe also contains notations so you know if it is free of dairy, meat or egg, for example. B a r t he le my has a friendly approach that emerged from her own nutritional needs. We can be the ones benefiting from the hours she’s spent in the kitchen. What’s great about Good Morning Paleo is that the bases are covered. For example, she explains how to make some of the basics — such as creating your own nut milks — that you can drink, build on for your own creations or use in her other recipes. Many of the introductions to the recipes detail ways to use a dish or sauce paired with another recipe, which helps to provide a depth to your breakfasts. This is definitely one of those comprehensive cookbooks that you can refer to time and time again. Reviewed by Elizabeth Humphrey The Real Food Cookbook: Traditional Dishes for Modern Cooks By Nina Planck Bloomsbury, $32.00, 256 pages Check this out! Decadently adorned far mer’s market cookbooks, trying too hard to make vegetables appealing to the common consumer, often leave the home cook feeling overwhelmed by the intricate details and layouts involved in the ostentatious dishes presented. Planck sweeps pretentious fare from the farm table with her traditional, whole-ingredient, real-kitchen approach to cooking. Frequent farm shoppers or CSA members will be excited to recognize every ingredient, and note that her dishes, without fanfare, just happen to be wholly seasonal, because that’s what comes natural to her. A farm kid, she knows that what grows together goes together, and her recipes reflect a lifetime of rhythmic living with the earth. Without fear-mongering or guilt trips about eating “right,” she effortlessly assembles dish after dish of fresh, full-flavored recipes, designed with your modifications in mind. She admonishes the home cook over and over to use her recipes as guidelines, as inspiration. “I will never make this salad in exactly this fashion again,” she brazenly admits, and the reader is instructed to find “distinctive, crunchy things” at their area market that fits their idea of a shaved fennel, apple and radish salad.
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With comfortable family anecdotes, refreshingly straightforward approaches to food preparation, and a running commentary on glucaronic acid and finding the tastiest cucumbers, this book is a true boon to the conscientious, farm-fresh cook, and deserves to be spattered, dripped on and scribbled in with love. Reviewed by Andrea Huehnerhoff Salad Samurai: 100 Cutting-Edge, UltraHearty, Easy-to-Make Salads You Don’t Have to Be Vegan to Love By Terry Hope Romero Da Capo Lifelong Books, $19.99, 192 pages Check this out! Ah, the humble salad. I imagine you’re thinking of a sorry looking pile of wilted lettuce, topped with a few spongy carrots and a thick, calorie-laden dressing, are you not? A salad can be so much more! If you’re ready to take your salads to the next level, Terry Hope Romero offers all kinds of ideas in Salad Samurai. The book starts off with some delicious, catch-all dressing recipes (such as Back at the Ranch Dressing or Galapagos Islands Dressing), followed by simple side salads and some fun topping ideas (Coconut Bacony Bits, anyone?). The next four chapters feature fabulous main course salads divided by season, making it easy to figure out your next meal based on what’s in season. Try Pepperoni Tempeh Pizza Salad in the summer or Smokehouse Chickpeas ‘N’ Greens Salad in the fall. Or try one of the delectable creations from the “Sweet & Savory” chapter, such as Coconut Carrot Cake Salad. Along with a plethora of amazing and tempting recipes, Romero also has included a generous helping of the lively wit that her readers adore. Anyone familiar with her past cookbooks won’t be surprised to learn that every recipe in Salad Samurai is vegan, but don’t let that scare you away; there’s a recipe in this book for everyone. Reviewed by Holly Scudero The VB6 Cookbook: 320 All-New Recipes That Help You Eat Healthy Vegan Meals All Day and Delicious Flexitarian Dinners at Night By Mark Bittman Clarkson Potter, $29.95, 272 pages Check this out! The idea behind the VB6 diet is to eat vegan before 6 p.m. It’s a pretty simple idea, and this cookbook is designed to accompany it. Thus, the breakfasts, lunches and snacks are all vegan, and the dinners are not. Regardless of the time of day, the recipes are all easy-to-follow, and, because so many of them are plant-based, they are mostly inexpensive. They are also delicious! The
Book Reviews P.L.T. (Portobello, Lettuce and Tomato) Sandwich got rave reviews, due mainly to the way the mushroom is cooked. Crisp Quinoa-Corn Cakes are now one of my go-to dishes. The recipes also include lists of variations, making it very easy to cook a lot of meals from just this book. Though Bittman doesn’t offer nonvegan variations on the before-dinner meals, it is also very easy to add animal proteins for those who want them. The Green Toast, for example, while delicious on its own, is made even better when topped with poached eggs. Because of the flexibility, this book is sure to please everyone, vegans and carnivores alike. To make it even easier for those who want to try the official diet, the book includes a monthlong meal plan, so you don’t have to worry about what to eat for a whole month! Whether you want to follow the VB6 diet or you just want healthy, delicious meals, this book is a gem. Reviewed by Audrey Curtis
The New Greenmarket Cookbook By Gabrielle Langholtz Da Capo Lifelong Books, $24.99, 245 pages Check this out! Greenmarket is the name of a farmers’ market that started in New York City in 1976 and progressed to more than 50 locations throughout the city today. The trade paperback The New Greenmarket Cookbook is a collection of recipes, contributed by 92 food professionals who tend to use farmers’ market produce as much as possible. Gabrielle Langholtz collected and compiled these recipes in this volume, edited and revised each to have a uniform format and easy-tofollow instructions. The collection is in four sections according to the four seasons. In each section you’ll find small plates, main dishes, sweets and cocktails. The recipes range from easy to more difficult, and their layout is generally good but many spill over to next pages for See Greenmarket, cont’d on page 15
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Little One-Yard Wonders: Irresistible Clothes, Toys,and Accessories You Can Make for Babies and Kids By Patricia Hoskins, Rebecca Yaker Storey Publishing, LLC, $29.95, 360 pages Check this out! There is something very special and satisfying about hand-craf ting clothes, toys and other items for little ones. Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins have put together a book and patterns for more than a hundred sewing projects that each can be made from only one yard of material. There are fun projects for girls and for boys, for newborns and children up to age 7.
Arranged in 14 chapters, this spiralbound book opens with a very comprehensive introduction that tells the story of how this book came about followed by instructions for measurements, hints about construction and fabric types, and good lists of 16 Necessary Notions and 26 Equipment Must-Haves. Projects run the gamut from nursery and bath items, to a wide variety of clothing, to toys and games, to items to make life easier when folks are on the go. Every project has a complete write-up with a description, materials list, dimensions, layout instructions and construction instructions. There is a color photograph of the finished product (sometimes more than one) as well as precise diagrams where necessary. A thick packet of patterns reside inside the front cover. This is a fun must-have for new grandmothers, mothers and aunties. Reviewed by Rosi Hollinbeck
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The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar: Living With a Tawny Owl By Martin Windrow Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $26.00, 320 pages Check this out! British author and editor Martin Windrow re c a pt u re s his memories of the tawny owl he raised and bonded with about 20 years prev iously. Relying on memory, photos and diaries, the story of Mumble, the female tawny owl, more companion than pet, is charmingly recounted. For more than a dozen years, from infant to adult, this raptor enchanted and delighted her enamored host. Recounting the owlish behaviors of this guest, where furnishings and floors had constantly to be protected from droppings and slicings, heads shielded with metal helmets to protect from razorsharp talons and catering a diet of defrosted chick embryos, this memoir reads as a romance between bird and man. Filled with details of his guest’s behavior, the reader is treated to a treasure trove of data concerning the habits, history, and actions of owls in general and of the tawny owl specifically. Written in the wry, droll humor characteristic of the Brits, and enhanced with photos and drawings, the account of this imprinted owlish imp is transformed into an endearing animated story. What a wonder it would be if we could have Mumble’s account of how she trained her human guardian along with his recorded reactions. Reviewed by Aron Row Attempting Normal By Marc Maron Spiegel & Grau, $16.00, 210 pages Check this out! Like most stand-up comics, Marc Maron vacillates wildly between functioning adult and absolute lunatic. Unlike most stand-up comics, Marc is completely unafraid of opening up his closet and inviting every single
skeleton out for a meetand-g reet. Whether he’s imagining the worst on an airplane en route to the bathroom or unleashing feral cats inside his home, he mines meaning and revelation from the most unexpected veins. Attempting Normal is a guided tour through Maron’s idiosyncrasies, missteps, catastrophes and triumphs galore, as Marc explores his relationship with his parents, his ex-wives, his career, and his battles with himself and others. Some moments are hilarious, some are uncomfortable, but all of them are unflinchingly honest. Marc is not interested in whitewashing his life or simply telling jokes and skipping over the rough patches; in fact, his singular version of comedy demands confronting those rough patches head-on. This approach, raw and funny in equal doses, makes Attempting Normal something to be savored. This is definitely not a one-sitting read; you need breaks to properly process it all. It’s unfortunate that Marc isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, since everyone should be as self-aware (and as funny in realizing it) as he is. Reviewed by Glenn Dallas Facing the Wave: A Journey in the Wak of the Tsunami By Gretel Ehrlich Vintage Books, $15.00, 240 pages Check this out! Facing the Wave by Gretel Ehrlich is a solemn journey in the wake of the recent 9.0 earthquake that hit Japan and caused the tsunami that devastated much of their Pacific Coast. Like in most countries, many of the Japanese live next to the shore. Also destroyed was the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which leaked devastating amounts of radioactive water into the sea. Ehrlich,
a famous nature writer, scribes: “It is considered the worst maritime conta m ination disaster in record history.” She takes the reader on a somber tour though the devastation that killed thousands of people, left a legacy of radiation contamination and displaced many. Ehrlich is knowledgeable about this island nation, having visited before, and she has friends who helped her take a sort of pilgrimage through the destruction which was not fully comprehendible. The story is more than just a disaster; it is also a story about contact with nature, which sometimes can destroy some our thought-out plans. The book is a hard read in that even though one might be happy that such things are remembered, they are still unpleasant to read about. This is a profound tale of hardship and societal renewal. Reviewed by Ryder Miller The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames By Kai Bird Crown, $26.00, 448 pages Check this out! In April 1983, Robert Ames was killed, along with 63 other people, in the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Beirut. As a longtime CIA agent specializing in Arab affairs, he had spent many years in that area, though at that point in his career he was based in Washington and just visiting Lebanon. The bombing marked a turning point in many ways and, as Kai Bird asserts, very likely set back diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians because of the death of this one “good spy.” Bird meticulously lays out the career of Bob Ames, who early on grew to love the troubled Middle East. Ames learned Arabic and became a consummate spy, skilled in the classic trade of listening and forming relationships with key players. His connection, even friendship, with one man who worked closely with Yasser Arafat allowed the United States a “back channel” to the Palestine Liberation Organization that led
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to progress in the 1970s in the extremely complex, longstanding conflicts of the region. Bird’s book is balanced, thoroughly researched and utterly compelling. It isn’t a quick, easy read, but it is a valuable one for anyone interested in the history of a small but vitally important part of the world. Reviewed by Cathy Carmode Lim The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra By Helen Rappaport St. Martin’s Press, $27.99, 512 pages Check this out! You may think you know their story, but then you haven’t yet read The Romanov Sisters by Helen R appapor t. B r i l l i a nt l y written, meticulously re s e a rc he d and gorgeously presented, Rappaport brings the doomed Russian grand duchesses to life like no other. Popular culture has clouded who these young women really were. Rappaport starts with the lives of their parents and later delves into the girls’ diaries, letters, correspondences and more to capture their joys, fears, insecurities and hopes against the backdrop of the last years of Imperial Russia. The Romanov Sisters reads like a novel and will have you enthralled from the beginning. I am a huge fan of the Romanovs and Russian history, and I still learned much. Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia Romanov were born into a life of privilege. They lived an incredible childhood with loving parents, doting staff and amazing palaces. Yet their existence was as fragile as a Faberge egg. It’s hard reading this and knowing what lies ahead for these young women. As the Russian Revolution approaches and their word falls apart, one cannot but hope that someone will save them. Powerful, poignant and surprising, The Romanov Sisters will keep you on edge. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. This is most certainly the finest account of the Romanovs on the market today. Reviewed by Jennifer Melville
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The Girl Who Came Home: A Novel of the Titanic By Hazel Gaynor William Morrow Paperbacks, $14.99, 384 pages Check this out! At the age of 17, Maggie Murphy leaves her sweetheart behind in a tiny Irish village to sail to America on the Titanic in search of a better life. The voyage ends in the tragedy we’re all familiar with, and Maggie is one of the few third-class passengers to survive the disaster. Wishing for nothing more than to forget, Maggie refuses to talk about her experience for many years. But then one day, she confides in her great-granddaughter Grace, a budding journalism student who put her dreams on hold after her father’s
death. Hearing Maggie’s story — and being given permission to share it with the world — just might be what Grace needs to move forward with her own life. The Girl Who Came Home is based on real events and real passengers on the doomed “unsinkable” ship, and the rich details that Hazel Gaynor imagines make it possible to
submerge yourself (figuratively, of course) into this famous event. It is fascinating to get a glimpse of the decks of the Titanic, especially from the view of a poor steerage passenger. This is a fantastic novel. Reviewed by Holly Scudero The Sweet Girl (Vintage) By Annabel Lyon Vintage, $15.00, 256 pages Check this out! Annabel Lyon’s latest novel, The Sweet Girl, pulls the reader back in time to ancient Greece, where the drama is as lively and compelling as any novel set in contemporary times. Pythias is an intelligent and precocious young woman in a world that doesn’t appreciate the minds of women, or even acknowledge their possession of them. As the daughter of Aristotle, she has an unusual upbringing, to say the least, and grows to be an independently minded and observant young woman. The family’s fortunes reverse upon the death of Alexander the Great, and
they are forced to flee the logical city of Athens whereupon Pythias is thrust into a land of superstition where the protection of her father’s reputation does not extend. All her faculties will be required to exist in this new order. At its heart, this is a novel of people and that’s what makes it vivid, agonizing, brilliant and starkly beautiful. This is the way historical fiction should be written, with the focus on people and not the strangeness of the times. The reader feels caught up in Pythias’ world, enthralled by the love, lust and betrayals that through powerful storytelling illustrates the eternal quality of human nature. Reviewed by Axie Barclay See Greenmarket, cont’d from pg 13 the inconvenience of the cook. You should not have problem finding most ingredients until you come across those such as ramp, puntarella, opal basil and so on. These are recipes that you’ll likely cross off your musttry list, as well as such recipes as fresh morel with nettle pesto. Photo illustrations are excellent. Langholtz’s headnotes are great and worth reading. She also introduces 19 producers (mostly farmers) on a two-page bio with full-page photographs. The index is thorough and well cross-referenced. Reviewed by George Erdosh
Friday, Sept. 12 7-9 p.m. Kendall-Whittier Library 21 S. Lewis 918.549.7584 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with mariachi music and fun for the whole family. Take a swing at a piñata! Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments are provided. Sponsored by:
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