Alchemy of nine dimensions : the 2011/2012 prophecies and nine dimensions of consciousness by Barbara Hand Clow, with Gerry Clow is the revised and expanded edition of Barbara and Gerry Clow’s classic 2004 text. Counter to much of the prevailing opinion, the fulfillment of the prophecies will not result in the Apocalypse, but will usher a [...]
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Picture youself on a sunny deck watching sailboats go by. Or how about on a shaded veranda with a view of a pristine sand beach? Living at the water’s edge is almost a universal desire. Take a virtual vacation at a beach house by perusing any of our lovely books about waterfront living: “A House [...]
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Don’t Miss the 6th annual Akron Storytelling Festival, Friday and Saturday, July 15 & 16 at Main Library. Workshops and concerts will be presented by master storyteller, Jay O’Callahan and Suzi “Mama” Whaples, a new voice at the 2010 National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. Lisa and Heather Malyuk are reaching [...]
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Since the 1700s, people have been voicing doubts about whether or not William Shakespeare actually wrote the works attributed to him. Now it seems to be all the rage. Here are a few related titles from our collection: “”The Case for Shakespeare : the End of the Authorship Question,” by Scott McCrea “Shakespeare’s Lost Kingdom : the [...]
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Father’s Day is the perfect time to pay tribute to the noble calling of fatherhood. We have a multitude of books you might find of interest. Here are just a few: “Fathers : a Collection of Poems,” edited by David Ray and Judy Ray “The Fatherhood Principle : Priority, Position, and the Role of the Male,” [...]
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On June 14, 1940, five weeks after the start of the Battle of France, an undefended Paris fell to German occupation forces. The Germans marched past the Arc de Triomphe on the 140th anniversary of Napoleon’s victory at the Battle of Marengo. German forces remained in Paris until the city was liberated in August 1944, [...]
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In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the US, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag [...]
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Fostering Relationships with Individual Donors June 8, 2011, 11:30am-1:30pm Main Library, Meeting room 2AB In 2008, 75% of all nonprofit contributions were made by individuals. Developing a fundraising program that nurtures individual donors is critical to your organization’s long-term success. This workshop will explore the fundamentals of an effective individual donor program and how to [...]
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Summertime is a great time to delve into some books you have always meant to read, but never did. We have a number of titles that suggest wonderful books you don’t want to miss: from the timeless classics to popular books in a favorite genre. Here are just a few to peruse to get you started: [...]
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