Wormwood by Albert, Susan Wittig.
Borderline by Barr, Nevada.
Turn Coat by Butcher, Jim.
The Lost Quilter by Chiaverini, Jennifer.
Cursed by Clark, Carol Higgins.
Just Take my Heart by Clark, Mary Higgins.
The Deen Family Cookbook by Deen, Paula.
Madison Avenue Shoot by Fletcher, Jessica.
The End of The Road by Henry, Sue.
Before You Do Reflections by Jakes, T. D..
How It Ended by McInerney, Jay.
The Forgotten Garden by Morton, Kate.
The Fortunate Age by Smith Rakoff, Joanna.
Rewriting Monday by Thomas, Jodi.
About Face by Leon, Donna.
Laura Rider's Masterpiece by Hamilton, Jane.
The Last Secret by Morris, Mary McGarry.
Everything Hurts by Scheft, Bill.
Master the GMAT (CD) 2010 by Stewart, Mark a.
The Soul of Medicine by Nuland, Sherwin.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New Books Out Next Week, March 31...
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts by Martha Stewart Living Magazine.
Castle by Lennon, J. Robert.
The Weight of Heaven by Umrigar, Thrity.
Pipsqueak Knits by Eaton, Jil.
All Other Nights by Horn, Dara.
The Lost Quilter by Chiaverini, Jennifer.
Long Lost by Coben, Harlan.
The Man in the Window by Dahl, K. O..
Lavender Morning by Deveraux, Jude.
In the Dark by Freeman, Brian.
Malice by Jackson, Lisa.
Schemers by Pronzini, Bill.
Thanks for the Memories by Ahern, Cecelia.
Fatally Flaky by Davidson, Diane Mott.
The Dakota Cipher by Dietrich, William.
Blood Moon by Disher.
Rides a Dread Legion by Feist, Raymond E..
Nightwalker by Graham, Heather.
Dare to Die by Hart, Carolyn.
The Color of Lightning by Jiles, Paulette.
The Ballad of West Tenth Street by Kernan, Marjorie.
Murder on the Short List by Lovesey, Peter.
In Praise of Stay at Home Moms by Schlessinger, Laura.
Devil's Garden by Atkins, Ace.
Yogi Berra by Barra, Allen.
Catcher by Morris, Peter.
That Infernal Little Cuban Republic by Schoultz, Lars.
Sultana by Huffman, Alan.
My Happiness Bears No Relation to Happiness by Hoffman, Adina.
Castle by Lennon, J. Robert.
The Weight of Heaven by Umrigar, Thrity.
Pipsqueak Knits by Eaton, Jil.
All Other Nights by Horn, Dara.
The Lost Quilter by Chiaverini, Jennifer.
Long Lost by Coben, Harlan.
The Man in the Window by Dahl, K. O..
Lavender Morning by Deveraux, Jude.
In the Dark by Freeman, Brian.
Malice by Jackson, Lisa.
Schemers by Pronzini, Bill.
Thanks for the Memories by Ahern, Cecelia.
Fatally Flaky by Davidson, Diane Mott.
The Dakota Cipher by Dietrich, William.
Blood Moon by Disher.
Rides a Dread Legion by Feist, Raymond E..
Nightwalker by Graham, Heather.
Dare to Die by Hart, Carolyn.
The Color of Lightning by Jiles, Paulette.
The Ballad of West Tenth Street by Kernan, Marjorie.
Murder on the Short List by Lovesey, Peter.
In Praise of Stay at Home Moms by Schlessinger, Laura.
Devil's Garden by Atkins, Ace.
Yogi Berra by Barra, Allen.
Catcher by Morris, Peter.
That Infernal Little Cuban Republic by Schoultz, Lars.
Sultana by Huffman, Alan.
My Happiness Bears No Relation to Happiness by Hoffman, Adina.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
10 Hot Reasons to Visit the Farmington Libraries
10 HOT Reasons to Visit your Library!
1.Search for Jobs. Many libraries have a Career Resource Center that is a good starting point for jobseekers. Collections include test prep guides and resources about career choices, job searching, resume writing, and interviewing. Programs and workshops also take place regularly in some local libraries. we also have an online test database for civil service exams and grad school/college entrance exam help.
2.Update your resume. Apply online. Your local library usually provides print resources for jobseekers as well as free computers to apply for jobs and post resumes online. You can also use word processing and other software for updating your resume or writing cover letters.
3.Learn a new skill. Libraries offer free programs, including classes to help you master basic computer skills (at selected agencies) and workshops. Check out all the choices by searching online program calendars.
4.Connect to Free Internet & WiFi.. Studies conducted in 2008 show American families averaged $40.00 a month for Internet Provider Service. Why not take advantage of the fact that the computers at local libraries offer free access to the Internet? Or, go portable and bring in your laptop. Our library has free WiFi too!
5.Find data. Boost your business. Databases from reliable, respected sources are available at no charge to the public. All you need is your library card!
6.Visit the Business Resource Center. Some libraries contain a Business Resource Center which has information on the management, planning, finance and legal aspects of starting a small business, as well as information on industry and market analysis. Programs and workshops may also be available.
7.Be smart. Get your kids homework help. Students have access to wide a collection of reference materials including dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and atlases at the library. we also have reference librarians to assist you 24/7 at InfoAnyTime.
8."Test-drive" it before buying.. Make sure your purchases work for you, before buying. Borrow for free from the Library's wide variety of books, audiobooks, music on CDs, and DVDs. There's also an amazing range of magazines and newspapers. Check them out and then add up the savings! (According to a study conducted in early 2008, the price of a children's book averaged $21. In 2007, a hardback book for an adult averaged around $26 and soft covers ran anywhere from $15 to $20. Source: School Library Journal, Albert Greco, professor of marketing, Fordham University)
9.Be entertained for free!. Use the Library for a family night out or to pick up a new hobby, such as knitting, gardening, cooking or researching your family tree. Libraries have thousands of free programs for customers of all ages! Storytimes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers-puppet shows-music performances-author visits-even gaming programs! Once school is out, Summer Reading Programs kick in and help to motivate kids and teens to keep on reading.
10.Can't get to the Library? Find it online. Too busy to come in and browse? check out the catalog, place holds, and we will have them waiting for you the next day.
Source:Lexicon Bilingual Resources
1.Search for Jobs. Many libraries have a Career Resource Center that is a good starting point for jobseekers. Collections include test prep guides and resources about career choices, job searching, resume writing, and interviewing. Programs and workshops also take place regularly in some local libraries. we also have an online test database for civil service exams and grad school/college entrance exam help.
2.Update your resume. Apply online. Your local library usually provides print resources for jobseekers as well as free computers to apply for jobs and post resumes online. You can also use word processing and other software for updating your resume or writing cover letters.
3.Learn a new skill. Libraries offer free programs, including classes to help you master basic computer skills (at selected agencies) and workshops. Check out all the choices by searching online program calendars.
4.Connect to Free Internet & WiFi.. Studies conducted in 2008 show American families averaged $40.00 a month for Internet Provider Service. Why not take advantage of the fact that the computers at local libraries offer free access to the Internet? Or, go portable and bring in your laptop. Our library has free WiFi too!
5.Find data. Boost your business. Databases from reliable, respected sources are available at no charge to the public. All you need is your library card!
6.Visit the Business Resource Center. Some libraries contain a Business Resource Center which has information on the management, planning, finance and legal aspects of starting a small business, as well as information on industry and market analysis. Programs and workshops may also be available.
7.Be smart. Get your kids homework help. Students have access to wide a collection of reference materials including dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and atlases at the library. we also have reference librarians to assist you 24/7 at InfoAnyTime.
8."Test-drive" it before buying.. Make sure your purchases work for you, before buying. Borrow for free from the Library's wide variety of books, audiobooks, music on CDs, and DVDs. There's also an amazing range of magazines and newspapers. Check them out and then add up the savings! (According to a study conducted in early 2008, the price of a children's book averaged $21. In 2007, a hardback book for an adult averaged around $26 and soft covers ran anywhere from $15 to $20. Source: School Library Journal, Albert Greco, professor of marketing, Fordham University)
9.Be entertained for free!. Use the Library for a family night out or to pick up a new hobby, such as knitting, gardening, cooking or researching your family tree. Libraries have thousands of free programs for customers of all ages! Storytimes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers-puppet shows-music performances-author visits-even gaming programs! Once school is out, Summer Reading Programs kick in and help to motivate kids and teens to keep on reading.
10.Can't get to the Library? Find it online. Too busy to come in and browse? check out the catalog, place holds, and we will have them waiting for you the next day.
Source:Lexicon Bilingual Resources
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
New titles Out 3/17/09...
Smooth Talking Stranger by Kleypas, Lisa.
Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned by Tower, Wells.
Mere Anarchy by Bonanno, Margaret Wander.
The Expediter by Hagberg, David.
A Date You Can't Refuse by Kozak, Harley Jane.
The Last Dickens by Pearl, Matthew.
Where Did Pluto Go? by Sutherland, Paul.
Broken Wing by Lakeman, Thomas.
One Second After by Forstchen, William R..
In a Gilded Cage by Bowen, Rhys.
A Quiet Flame by Kerr, Philip.
Grave Goods by Franklin, Ariana.
Through Black Spruce by Boyden, Joseph.
Achieving High Performance by Not Available (NA).
The Sisters Antipodes by Alison, Jane.
Stalking the Red Bear by Sasgen, Peter.
The Third Reich at War by Evans, Richard J..
Top 10 Las Vegas by Dorling Kindersley, Inc..
Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned by Tower, Wells.
Mere Anarchy by Bonanno, Margaret Wander.
The Expediter by Hagberg, David.
A Date You Can't Refuse by Kozak, Harley Jane.
The Last Dickens by Pearl, Matthew.
Where Did Pluto Go? by Sutherland, Paul.
Broken Wing by Lakeman, Thomas.
One Second After by Forstchen, William R..
In a Gilded Cage by Bowen, Rhys.
A Quiet Flame by Kerr, Philip.
Grave Goods by Franklin, Ariana.
Through Black Spruce by Boyden, Joseph.
Achieving High Performance by Not Available (NA).
The Sisters Antipodes by Alison, Jane.
Stalking the Red Bear by Sasgen, Peter.
The Third Reich at War by Evans, Richard J..
Top 10 Las Vegas by Dorling Kindersley, Inc..
Monday, March 9, 2009
Amazon.com's Best Picks for March
I receive tons of email from Book publishers and book stores. Amazon has chosen these titles as their best releases for adults in March 2009. Here they are. For what it's worth, email us if you wish us to obtain a copy for you. Hal Bright
Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray
Cheever: A Life by Blake Bailey
The Glister: A Novel by John Burnside
Toby Alone by Timothee De Fombelle
Don't Cry: Stories by Mary Gaitskill
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman
When Skateboards Will Be Free: A Memoir of a Political Childhood by Said Sayrafiezadeh
The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell
Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray
Cheever: A Life by Blake Bailey
The Glister: A Novel by John Burnside
Toby Alone by Timothee De Fombelle
Don't Cry: Stories by Mary Gaitskill
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman
When Skateboards Will Be Free: A Memoir of a Political Childhood by Said Sayrafiezadeh
The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Titles Arriving Next Week Mar 10...
Corsair by Cussler, Clive.
Revenge of the Spellmans by Lutz, Lisa.
The Birthday Present by Vine, Barbara.
The Chameleon's Shadow by Walters, Minette.
My Abandonment by Rock, Peter.
Nothing but a Smile by Amick, Steve.
The King's Grace by Smith, Anne Easter.
Murder in the Dark by Greenwood, Kerry.
The Passion of Mary-margaret by Samson, Lisa.
Go Down Together by Guinn, Jeff.
Revenge of the Spellmans by Lutz, Lisa.
The Birthday Present by Vine, Barbara.
The Chameleon's Shadow by Walters, Minette.
My Abandonment by Rock, Peter.
Nothing but a Smile by Amick, Steve.
The King's Grace by Smith, Anne Easter.
Murder in the Dark by Greenwood, Kerry.
The Passion of Mary-margaret by Samson, Lisa.
Go Down Together by Guinn, Jeff.
L.A. Times Book Awards
The Los Angeles Times announced their book award nominees which will be awarded on April 24 to start the LA Book Festival. Please submit a book purchase request if you do not find the title in our catalog. The full article is listed here.
Biography:
H.W. Brands, "A Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt"
Ernest Freeberg, "Democracy's Prisoner: Eugene V. Debs, the Great War, and the
Right to Dissent"
Paula J. Giddings, "Ida: A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against
Lynching"
Jon Meacham, "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House"
Jackie Wullschlager, "Chagall: A Biography"
Current Interest:
Steve Coll, "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century"
Dexter Filkins, "The Forever War"
Barton Gellman, "Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency"
Jane Mayer, "The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a
War on American Ideals"
Jill Bolte Taylor, "My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey"
Fiction:
Sebastian Barry, "The Secret Scripture"
Richard Price, "Lush Life"
Marilynne Robinson, "Home"
Joan Silber, "The Size of the World"
Marisa Silver, "The God of War"
First Fiction:
Uwem Akpan, "Say You're One of Them"
Zoe Ferraris, "Finding Nouf"
Sadie Jones, "The Outcast"
Roma Tearne, "Mosquito"
David Wroblewski, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle"
History:
Michael Dobbs, "One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev and Castro on the Brink
of Nuclear War"
Drew Gilpin Faust, "This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War"
Mark Mazower, "Hitler's Empire: How the Nazis Ruled Europe"
Thomas J. Sugrue, "Sweet Land of Liberty: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights
in the North"
Rick Wartzman, "Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck's
The Grapes of Wrath"
Mystery/Thriller:
Colin Harrison, "The Finder"
Michael Koryta, "Envy the Night"
Simon Lewis, "Bad Traffic: An Inspector Jian Novel"
Nina Revoyr, "The Age of Dreaming"
Tom Rob Smith, "Child 44"
Poetry:
Frank Bidart, "Watching the Spring Festival: Poems"
Jorie Graham, "Sea Change: Poems"
Marie Howe, "The Kingdom of Ordinary Time: Poems"
Cole Swensen, "Ours"
Connie Voisine, "Rare High Meadow of Which I Might Dream"
Science & Technology:
Avery Gilbert, "What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life"
Kenneth R. Miller, "Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul"
Martin J.S. Rudwick, "Worlds Before Adam: The Reconstruction of Geohistory in the
Age of Reform"
Leonard Susskind, "The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the
World Safe for Quantum Mechanics"
Carl Zimmer, "Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life"
Biography:
H.W. Brands, "A Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt"
Ernest Freeberg, "Democracy's Prisoner: Eugene V. Debs, the Great War, and the
Right to Dissent"
Paula J. Giddings, "Ida: A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against
Lynching"
Jon Meacham, "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House"
Jackie Wullschlager, "Chagall: A Biography"
Current Interest:
Steve Coll, "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century"
Dexter Filkins, "The Forever War"
Barton Gellman, "Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency"
Jane Mayer, "The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a
War on American Ideals"
Jill Bolte Taylor, "My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey"
Fiction:
Sebastian Barry, "The Secret Scripture"
Richard Price, "Lush Life"
Marilynne Robinson, "Home"
Joan Silber, "The Size of the World"
Marisa Silver, "The God of War"
First Fiction:
Uwem Akpan, "Say You're One of Them"
Zoe Ferraris, "Finding Nouf"
Sadie Jones, "The Outcast"
Roma Tearne, "Mosquito"
David Wroblewski, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle"
History:
Michael Dobbs, "One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev and Castro on the Brink
of Nuclear War"
Drew Gilpin Faust, "This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War"
Mark Mazower, "Hitler's Empire: How the Nazis Ruled Europe"
Thomas J. Sugrue, "Sweet Land of Liberty: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights
in the North"
Rick Wartzman, "Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck's
The Grapes of Wrath"
Mystery/Thriller:
Colin Harrison, "The Finder"
Michael Koryta, "Envy the Night"
Simon Lewis, "Bad Traffic: An Inspector Jian Novel"
Nina Revoyr, "The Age of Dreaming"
Tom Rob Smith, "Child 44"
Poetry:
Frank Bidart, "Watching the Spring Festival: Poems"
Jorie Graham, "Sea Change: Poems"
Marie Howe, "The Kingdom of Ordinary Time: Poems"
Cole Swensen, "Ours"
Connie Voisine, "Rare High Meadow of Which I Might Dream"
Science & Technology:
Avery Gilbert, "What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life"
Kenneth R. Miller, "Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul"
Martin J.S. Rudwick, "Worlds Before Adam: The Reconstruction of Geohistory in the
Age of Reform"
Leonard Susskind, "The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the
World Safe for Quantum Mechanics"
Carl Zimmer, "Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life"
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