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Our Planet in the Spotlight, Earth Day: April 22, 2012
Spring signifies life and rebirth, so what better time of year to celebrate our planet. Founded in 1970, Earth Day marks the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Its intent is to promote awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s environment. Earth … Continue reading
Book of the Month – The Orphan Master’s Son
Adam Johnson’s remarkable novel The Orphan Master’s Son is set in North Korea. The book arrived just weeks after the December death of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. This work of fiction sheds light on the totalitarian society … Continue reading
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Book of the Month – The Far Side of the Sky
The Far Side of the Sky By Daniel Kall In the 1930s Shanghai was the stuff of legend. It grew in wealth and sophistication, and became known as the “Paris of the Orient”. The rich and famous of the era … Continue reading
The Informationist
Vanessa “Michael” Munroe is the heroine of Taylor Steven’s debut thriller The Informationist. Munroe specializes in extracting valuable information by working as an independent consultant for corporations, heads of state and anyone who can afford her exorbitant rates. She speaks 22 languages … Continue reading
Book Talk Service
Do you think that a library can provide services outside its four walls? Do you believe that a library can reach out into the community, in addition to serving the people that enter the library building? Does the sun come … Continue reading
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Open city by Teju Cole
In his first novel, author Teju Cole, introduces us to Julius, a Nigerian of mixed descent, who is finishing his post-doctoral fellowship in psychiatry. He is the main character and the narrator of the story that spans during approximately a … Continue reading
Environmental Encyclopedia – Featured Reference Book
Just in time for World Carfree Day, taking place on September 22nd, we have chosen a title that reflects environmental issues and concerns. This two set volume covers every topic known to man about the environment: from Edward Abbey (1927-1989: … Continue reading
Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother : stories of loss and love
Because of the one child only policy in the 1980s and 1990s in China and feudal traditions that prefer boys, Chinese mothers were forced to give up their daughters, resulting in the abandonment of countless female babies. In her book … Continue reading
Book of the Month – The Midwife of Venice
The combination of historical Venice and midwifery will give fans of these two subjects an enjoyable read with Roberta Rich’s first novel, The Midwife of Venice. The plot is driven at the beginning of the story with an “edge of … Continue reading
Librarians to the Rescue!
Can Librarians and “Cybrarians” save us all? I just finished reading This Book is Overdue: how librarians and cybrarians can save us all by Marilyn Johnson. I think Johnson’s book shows what this profession does for the general public—in different … Continue reading
