1. Blasphemy by Douglas Preston
2. The Appeal by John Grisham (out in February)
3. 7th Heaven by James Patterson (out in February)
4. The Purrfect Murder by Rita Mae Brown (out in February)
5. Strangers in Death by JD Robb (out in late February)
6. The Shooters by WEB Griffin
7. Duma Key by Stephen King
8. The state of the onion by Julie Hyzy
9. Capitol conspiracy by William Bernhardt
10. In for a pound by Richard Marinick
11. Boom! voices of the sixties : personal reflections on the '60s and today by Tom Brokaw.
12. Loving people by John Townsend
13. Predators : who they are and how to stop them by Gregory M. Cooper and Michael R. King with Thomas McHoes
Want to place a hold a book? Visit our online catalog, or email the library.
Showing posts with label Thursday 13. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thursday 13. Show all posts
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Thursday 13
13 Things you can do on the Library's Adult computers.
1. Write a letter on Microsoft Word.
2. Create a resume with Winway's Resumes and More. Work through the wizard to customize your resume. This is for advanced users. Just want a basic resume? Use the Microsoft Word wizard.
3. Play on the internet! Surf away, we just ask that you not view inappropriate content or chat. There are millions of websites for you to enjoy.
4. Look for employment. Either through local newspapers, the Indiana job Bank or through sites like monster.com.
5. Sign up for your very own My Space account. Join the My Space revolution, sign up for your own page then email your friends and tell them where to find you.
6. Look for love through websites like match.com and eharmony.
7. Find a book to read. Browse our catalog or Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many others to find the perfect book. If we don't have it, request that the library order it, or if it is older, request it through interlibrary loan for no charge.
8. Read newspapers from around the world. Many newspapers have their own websites. Browse USA today, the Indianapolis Star and many more online.
9. Keep up to date on the latest news. MSNBC, Fox News and CNN have continuous online coverage.
10. Create a chart with Microsoft Excel.
11. Make a birthday card with Microsoft Publisher. Choose your design, graphic and text.
12. Sign up for a free webpage and express yourself.
13. Create your own blog! My favorite is blogger, but there is also live journal, wordpress and many more.
1. Write a letter on Microsoft Word.
2. Create a resume with Winway's Resumes and More. Work through the wizard to customize your resume. This is for advanced users. Just want a basic resume? Use the Microsoft Word wizard.
3. Play on the internet! Surf away, we just ask that you not view inappropriate content or chat. There are millions of websites for you to enjoy.
4. Look for employment. Either through local newspapers, the Indiana job Bank or through sites like monster.com.
5. Sign up for your very own My Space account. Join the My Space revolution, sign up for your own page then email your friends and tell them where to find you.
6. Look for love through websites like match.com and eharmony.
7. Find a book to read. Browse our catalog or Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many others to find the perfect book. If we don't have it, request that the library order it, or if it is older, request it through interlibrary loan for no charge.
8. Read newspapers from around the world. Many newspapers have their own websites. Browse USA today, the Indianapolis Star and many more online.
9. Keep up to date on the latest news. MSNBC, Fox News and CNN have continuous online coverage.
10. Create a chart with Microsoft Excel.
11. Make a birthday card with Microsoft Publisher. Choose your design, graphic and text.
12. Sign up for a free webpage and express yourself.
13. Create your own blog! My favorite is blogger, but there is also live journal, wordpress and many more.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Thursday 13
13 of today's famous birthdays! Most of the people on this list are of course, deceased.
Happy Birthday to Roman leader Gaius Julius Caesar
Happy Birthday to Josiah Wedgewood , English potter, industrialist and writer. (Born 1730)
Happy Birthday to Composer Christian Danner (born 1757)
Happy Birthday to Russian zoologist Heinrich Christian Pander (born 1794)
Happy Birthday to American writer Henry David Thoreau (born 1817)
Happy Birthday to Canadian physician/author William Osler. He studied the circulatory system (born 1849)
Happy Birthday to George Eastman, the founder of Kodak (born 1854)
Happy Birthday to Amedeo Modigiani, Italian painter, sculptor, and draftsman (born 1884)
Happy Birthday to Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian operatic soprano famous for her Wagnerian roles (born 1895)
Happy Birthday to R. Buckminster Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome (also 1895)
Happy Birthday to Peter Deyneka, missions pioneer. He founded the Slavic Gospel Association in 1934. This mission undertakes evangelistic work in Europe and South America (born 1898)
Happy Birthday to Comedian Milton Berle "Uncle Miltie" (born 1908)
Happy Birthday to Artist Andrew Wyeth (born 1917)
Happy Birthday to Roman leader Gaius Julius Caesar
Happy Birthday to Josiah Wedgewood , English potter, industrialist and writer. (Born 1730)
Happy Birthday to Composer Christian Danner (born 1757)
Happy Birthday to Russian zoologist Heinrich Christian Pander (born 1794)
Happy Birthday to American writer Henry David Thoreau (born 1817)
Happy Birthday to Canadian physician/author William Osler. He studied the circulatory system (born 1849)
Happy Birthday to George Eastman, the founder of Kodak (born 1854)
Happy Birthday to Amedeo Modigiani, Italian painter, sculptor, and draftsman (born 1884)
Happy Birthday to Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian operatic soprano famous for her Wagnerian roles (born 1895)
Happy Birthday to R. Buckminster Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome (also 1895)
Happy Birthday to Peter Deyneka, missions pioneer. He founded the Slavic Gospel Association in 1934. This mission undertakes evangelistic work in Europe and South America (born 1898)
Happy Birthday to Comedian Milton Berle "Uncle Miltie" (born 1908)
Happy Birthday to Artist Andrew Wyeth (born 1917)
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Thursday 13
13 of our (the library staff's) favorite books.
1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I love the progression of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, how misunderstood they were at the beginning and by the end you can't help but to be in love with Mr. Darcy. Read it online Here.
2. Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock. This book is a fast-paced suspenseful story with down-to-earth realistic characters that capture your heart. The story centers on the unexpected and brutal murder of Thelma and Wayne Owens on a family friendly island off the coast of Georgia. Visit the Author's website.
3. The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Crusie. For years, the three orphaned Fortune sisters, each endowed with a different magical ability, have been on the run from their evil aunt Xan. Dee, the oldest, is their shape-shifting protector; sullen middle child Lizzie has transmutative abilities (her latest aim is turning straw into gold); and self-satisfied Mare can move things with her mind. Find more books by Jennifer Crusie at her website.
4. House by Ted Dekker. This book is a religious thriller that actually puts your brain to use. I was confused at some points, and yet completely enthralled by it the entire time I was reading it. It was difficult to put down and the ending was a killer. Visit his official site.
5. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. This masterful saga of life in twelfth century England is epic storytelling at its best. The author weaves a rich and colorful tapestry of people, places, and events surrounding the building of a magnificent cathedral in the medieval town of Kingsbridge. Find out when his sequel will finally be released here.
6. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Ten years in the making, this engaging work reveals why "Lincoln's road to success was longer, more tortuous, and far less likely" than the other men, and why, when opportunity beckoned, Lincoln was "the best prepared to answer the call." Find more information here.
7. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and madness at the fair that changed America by Erik Larson. Larson parallels the building of the 1892 World’s Fair in Chicago with the story of H. H. Holmes, a doctor by profession, but a serial killer of young women at the fair. Want to discuss this book with friends? Find a reading guide.
8&9. The Chronicles of Narnia series, particularly The Last Battle and The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis. Every once and a while, I have to read them again. They are my favorites because of two main reasons. First, they are wonderful stories that are fun to read. Second, the spiritual aspect of the stories are endearing to me. Learn more about the author at his website.
10. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
This book follows the intertwining lives of 4 very different people with a lot in common. Find more titles by this author.
11. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. This popular author's most recent book deals with a disturbing school shooting situation, but it's well worth reading and makes you think. The characters stay with you after you finish reading the book. Visit her official website for more titles by this author.
12. Diogenes Trilogy by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Brimstone, Dance of Death & Book of the Dead). Follow Agent Pendergast, Vincent D'Agosta and Laura Hayward as they race to save the world from a madman. What is his plan? Agent Pendergast must reach into his forgotten past to find the answer. Visit the Preston/Child website for more information.
13. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. This classic story of love and sacrifice for all ages. Find Word puzzles and more here.
1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I love the progression of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, how misunderstood they were at the beginning and by the end you can't help but to be in love with Mr. Darcy. Read it online Here.
2. Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock. This book is a fast-paced suspenseful story with down-to-earth realistic characters that capture your heart. The story centers on the unexpected and brutal murder of Thelma and Wayne Owens on a family friendly island off the coast of Georgia. Visit the Author's website.
3. The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Crusie. For years, the three orphaned Fortune sisters, each endowed with a different magical ability, have been on the run from their evil aunt Xan. Dee, the oldest, is their shape-shifting protector; sullen middle child Lizzie has transmutative abilities (her latest aim is turning straw into gold); and self-satisfied Mare can move things with her mind. Find more books by Jennifer Crusie at her website.
4. House by Ted Dekker. This book is a religious thriller that actually puts your brain to use. I was confused at some points, and yet completely enthralled by it the entire time I was reading it. It was difficult to put down and the ending was a killer. Visit his official site.
5. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. This masterful saga of life in twelfth century England is epic storytelling at its best. The author weaves a rich and colorful tapestry of people, places, and events surrounding the building of a magnificent cathedral in the medieval town of Kingsbridge. Find out when his sequel will finally be released here.
6. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Ten years in the making, this engaging work reveals why "Lincoln's road to success was longer, more tortuous, and far less likely" than the other men, and why, when opportunity beckoned, Lincoln was "the best prepared to answer the call." Find more information here.
7. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and madness at the fair that changed America by Erik Larson. Larson parallels the building of the 1892 World’s Fair in Chicago with the story of H. H. Holmes, a doctor by profession, but a serial killer of young women at the fair. Want to discuss this book with friends? Find a reading guide.
8&9. The Chronicles of Narnia series, particularly The Last Battle and The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis. Every once and a while, I have to read them again. They are my favorites because of two main reasons. First, they are wonderful stories that are fun to read. Second, the spiritual aspect of the stories are endearing to me. Learn more about the author at his website.
10. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
This book follows the intertwining lives of 4 very different people with a lot in common. Find more titles by this author.
11. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. This popular author's most recent book deals with a disturbing school shooting situation, but it's well worth reading and makes you think. The characters stay with you after you finish reading the book. Visit her official website for more titles by this author.
12. Diogenes Trilogy by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Brimstone, Dance of Death & Book of the Dead). Follow Agent Pendergast, Vincent D'Agosta and Laura Hayward as they race to save the world from a madman. What is his plan? Agent Pendergast must reach into his forgotten past to find the answer. Visit the Preston/Child website for more information.
13. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. This classic story of love and sacrifice for all ages. Find Word puzzles and more here.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Thursday 13
13 movies you may have missed.
1. De-Lovely, starring Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd.
De-lovely tells of Cole Porter's life and features Alanis Morisette, Elvis Costello and many more.
2. What a way to go starring Shirley MacLaine
Louisa has a problem. All she is looking for is love, but everyone she marries strikes it rich and then dies.
3. Victor/Victoria starring Julie Andrews and Robert Preston.
Julie Andrews plays Victoria Grant who is trying to make it as an opera singer. She stumbles upon Robert Preston's Toddy and together they make her into the worlds best crossdressing entertainer.
4. The Thin Man starring William Powell and Myrna Loy.
Nick is a retired investigator, Nora is his socialite wife with a curious sense of adventure. One way or another, they get pulled into solving mysteries. This is the first of the series.
5. Hotel Rwanda starring Don Cheadle
A five-star-hotel manager in Rwanda risks his life when he opens his hotel to more than a thousand Tutsis refugees in order to protect them from death.
6. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark starring Harrison Ford
Ford stars as Indiana Jones, an unconventional archeologist, who is assigned by the U.S. Government to find the mystically empowered Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain it for their own evil use.
7. Into the West
Explore one of the most powerful and defining chapters in American history. This powerful epic adventure unfolds as told through the struggles, triumphs, and heartaches of two families as they journey in search of the American dream.
8. Monarch of the Glen
Join Archie MacDonald as he strives to restore Glenbogle to its former glory while looking out for the interests of the village as well as his family.
9. Murder on the Orient Express
The cast includes Vanessa Redgrave, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery and other famous faces. Agatha Christie's Poirot is involved in one of his toughest cases, the murder of an American millionare, but of course, there is much more to the story than it appears.
10. Suddenly, last summer
Elizabeth Taylor is wonderful as Catherine Holly who is recovering in a mental institution. Her young, attractive doctor is trying to save her from the labotomy her aunt (played by Katherine Hepburn) would like her to have.
11. The Cradle will fall
Based on the Mary Higgins Clark novel of the same name, while investigating the murder of a pregnant woman, Katie finds herself needing to check in to the hospital for a routine procedure that will not be so routine.
12. Bride & Prejudice
A bollywood musical version of the Jane Austen novel. It is set in modern day India and is a fun, not to serious look at our preconceived notions and prejudices.
13. Cat Ballou starring Jane Fonda
Cat arrives home to have her father murdered and her land siezed. She joins up with a pair of outlaws and is determined to get revenge. Features Nat King Cole and Stubby Kaye as shouters.
1. De-Lovely, starring Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd.
De-lovely tells of Cole Porter's life and features Alanis Morisette, Elvis Costello and many more.
2. What a way to go starring Shirley MacLaine
Louisa has a problem. All she is looking for is love, but everyone she marries strikes it rich and then dies.
3. Victor/Victoria starring Julie Andrews and Robert Preston.
Julie Andrews plays Victoria Grant who is trying to make it as an opera singer. She stumbles upon Robert Preston's Toddy and together they make her into the worlds best crossdressing entertainer.
4. The Thin Man starring William Powell and Myrna Loy.
Nick is a retired investigator, Nora is his socialite wife with a curious sense of adventure. One way or another, they get pulled into solving mysteries. This is the first of the series.
5. Hotel Rwanda starring Don Cheadle
A five-star-hotel manager in Rwanda risks his life when he opens his hotel to more than a thousand Tutsis refugees in order to protect them from death.
6. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark starring Harrison Ford
Ford stars as Indiana Jones, an unconventional archeologist, who is assigned by the U.S. Government to find the mystically empowered Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain it for their own evil use.
7. Into the West
Explore one of the most powerful and defining chapters in American history. This powerful epic adventure unfolds as told through the struggles, triumphs, and heartaches of two families as they journey in search of the American dream.
8. Monarch of the Glen
Join Archie MacDonald as he strives to restore Glenbogle to its former glory while looking out for the interests of the village as well as his family.
9. Murder on the Orient Express
The cast includes Vanessa Redgrave, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery and other famous faces. Agatha Christie's Poirot is involved in one of his toughest cases, the murder of an American millionare, but of course, there is much more to the story than it appears.
10. Suddenly, last summer
Elizabeth Taylor is wonderful as Catherine Holly who is recovering in a mental institution. Her young, attractive doctor is trying to save her from the labotomy her aunt (played by Katherine Hepburn) would like her to have.
11. The Cradle will fall
Based on the Mary Higgins Clark novel of the same name, while investigating the murder of a pregnant woman, Katie finds herself needing to check in to the hospital for a routine procedure that will not be so routine.
12. Bride & Prejudice
A bollywood musical version of the Jane Austen novel. It is set in modern day India and is a fun, not to serious look at our preconceived notions and prejudices.
13. Cat Ballou starring Jane Fonda
Cat arrives home to have her father murdered and her land siezed. She joins up with a pair of outlaws and is determined to get revenge. Features Nat King Cole and Stubby Kaye as shouters.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Thursday 13: 13 things to do at the library
1. Bring your kindergartener through 5th grader to craft time on Thursday mornings at 10am.
2. Check your email!
3. Check out some of our newest fiction.
4. Rent a movie for free! The library has a collection of over 1,500 DVDs and 1,400 VHS tapes.
5. Check out one of our new CDs. We just got the new Nora Jones and Sugarland CDs.
6. Read a magazine. The library has over 200 magazine subscriptions including People, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated.
7. Read a biography.
8. Come in and type up a resume. The library computers have Microsoft Word as well as WinWay Resume Delux.
9. Bring your preschooler to story time Wednesday mornings at 11am.
10. Bring your laptop in and use our free wireless network.
11. Take a break and read a children's book.
12. Do you commute? Check out a book on CD or cassette, perfect for long car rides.
13. Read, of course!
2. Check your email!
3. Check out some of our newest fiction.
4. Rent a movie for free! The library has a collection of over 1,500 DVDs and 1,400 VHS tapes.
5. Check out one of our new CDs. We just got the new Nora Jones and Sugarland CDs.
6. Read a magazine. The library has over 200 magazine subscriptions including People, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated.
7. Read a biography.
8. Come in and type up a resume. The library computers have Microsoft Word as well as WinWay Resume Delux.
9. Bring your preschooler to story time Wednesday mornings at 11am.
10. Bring your laptop in and use our free wireless network.
11. Take a break and read a children's book.
12. Do you commute? Check out a book on CD or cassette, perfect for long car rides.
13. Read, of course!
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