Posted on February 28th, 2011 by ascplhistory
Undoubtedly, your brain is the most powerful tool at your disposal. Just like any other muscle, your brain gets stronger with exercise! Brain workouts improve your vocabulary, your ability to focus, your memory and your ability to think creatively. These books might stir your imagination and arm you with valuable insights. Brain Training shows how to tap the unused [...]
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Posted on February 24th, 2011 by ascplhistory
The weather outside might be “frightful,” but this is the perfect time to start planning home remodeling and landscaping projects for spring. We have countless titles that can help inspire you with creative ideas for both indoors and outdoors. Here are just a few: “Garden Design,” edited by Chris Young “Not so Big Solutions for [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2011 by ascplhistory
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander in chief of the Continental Army. As the unanimous choice to serve as the [...]
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Posted on February 17th, 2011 by ascplhistory
February was presumably chosen as National Black History Month because it contains both Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Frederick Douglass’s presumed birthday. In addition to focusing on political history, during this month we can explore other aspects of African American culture as well. We have lots of interesting titles to check out: “Sacred Fire : the QBR [...]
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Posted on February 14th, 2011 by ascplhistory
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led the country through its greatest internal crisis. Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief by James McPherson – Given the importance of Lincoln’s [...]
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Posted on February 10th, 2011 by ascplhistory
With Valentine’s Day being just around the corner, our attention naturally turns to love. Books of love poetry and prose abound in our collection. These are just a few: “Love: Poems,” by Danielle Steel “Passionate Hearts: the Poetry of Sexual Love,” edited by Wendy Maltz “Letters to Juliet : Celebrating Shakespeare’s Greatest Heroine, the Magical [...]
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Posted on February 7th, 2011 by ascplhistory
Wednesday, February 9th is National Stop Bullying Day. If you would like to be part of the solution your Library has many resources to assist you. Cyber Kids, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Balance Trolley, Barbara 371.58 T846cy Confronting Cyber-Bullying: What Schools Need to Know to Control Misconduct and Avoid Legal Consequences Shariff, Shaheen 371.58 Sh531co [...]
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Posted on February 3rd, 2011 by ascplhistory
Laying the Foundation: Developing a Case for Support February 9, 2011, 11:30am – 1:30pm Main Library, Meeting room 2AB Having a compelling case for why a foundation or individual should support your organization is critical to securing donations. This workshop provides an in-depth look at the content included in a Case for Support and explores [...]
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