LibGuides: August 17, 2021: Home

New Arrivals

Open Kitchen by Susan Spungen
As a professional recipe developer and avid home cook, Spurgeon is devoted to creating perfectly simple recipes for good food. Here she arms readers with elegant, must-make meal ideas that are easy to share and enjoy with family and friends. Whether it is a relaxed gathering or a weeknight dinner, you'll learn how to maximize results with minimal effort for satisfying, delicious meals.
The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching
Spell books, alchemist scrolls, wearable books, edible books, books written by ghosts-- these and more come together in a captivating compendium perfect for anyone intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre.
Friendshipping by Jenn Bane; Trin Garritano; Jean Wei (Illustrator)
You'll learn how to make the journey from acquaintance to friend, why saying "Let's hang out sometime," is rarely an effective invitation, and why it's completely OK to unfollow your pal on social media. Illustrated throughout with Jean Wei's dynamic art, here are the tips and tools readers need to make new pals and improve the quality of existing friendships.
The Great Journeys in History by Robin Hanbury-Tenison
With evocative photographs, paintings and portraits, The Great Journeys in History reveals the stories of those who were there first, who explored the unexplored and who set out into the unknown, bringing alive the romance and thrill of travel.
Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by Linda Darling-Hammond; Jeannie Oakes
With vivid examples of teaching for deeper learning in coursework and classrooms; interviews with faculty, school partners, and novice teachers; surveys of teacher candidates and graduates; and analyses of curriculum and practices, Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning depicts transformative forms of teaching and teacher preparation that honor and expand all students' abilities, knowledges, and experiences, and reaffirm the promise of educating for a better world.
Composers by DK
Biographical entries - introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured composer - trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired each musical genius. Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces - symphonies, concertos, and operatic scores - that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today.
The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook by Ryann Kipping
The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook provides tasty, balanced meals geared towards mothers with a variety of dietary needs, including recipes that reduce nausea, ease your postpartum, or help you practice self-care. You're sharing your body--choose the foods that work best for the two of you.
The Van Gogh Sisters by Willem-Jan Verlinden
In this thoughtful and unprecedented biographical history, Willem-Jan Verlinden delves into previously unpublished correspondence in the Van Gogh family archives to bring Vincent's three sisters out from their brothers' shadow, poignantly portraying their dreams, disappointments and grief.
Bringing up Bookmonsters by Amber Ankowski; Andy Ankowski
Teaching your child to read is monstrously important, and there's no better way to do it than with everyday opportunities for laughter and play. The Ankowskis share tips to help you help your child develop an insatiable appetite for reading-- and have a good time doing it!
Just Draw Botanicals by Helen Birch
Just Draw Botanicals presents a collection of 90 beautiful botanical images by contemporary artists from around the world. Dip-in for advice or flick through the pages for inspiration. Each image is accompanied by a short introduction, information on the approaches, techniques and tools used, and useful tips. Advice covers composition, colour, painting techniques and tips for working with plants.

All New Arrivals

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Library Corner

Digital Magazines

Did you know that we have over 3,000 popular digital magazines? Check out the August issue of magazines like National Geographic, Cosmopolitan, and Motorcyclist through our Libby App or view the latest issue of Consumer Reports through Flipster.

We have been getting some fantastic new cookbooks such as Xi'an Famous Foods: the cuisine of Western China, from New York's favorite noodle shop. The noodles featured on the cover always makes our stomachs crave lunch.

Library & After Hours Pickup

Best Reading Wishes,

Courtney and Ustadza

New Magazines Available Online

Wired
Magazine
Wired readers want to know how technology is changing the world, and they're interested in big, relevant ideas, even if those ideas challenge their assumptions—or blow their minds.
Mundo dos Super-Heróis
Magazine
A Revista Mundo dos Super-Heróis é voltada tanto para os fanáticos por heróis dos quadrinhos, da TV e do cinema, quanto para leigos que procuram informações curiosas sobre o assunto.
HGTV Magazine
Magazine
HGTV Magazine is about real life at home. In every issue you'll find money-saving mini makeovers, simple ways to conquer clutter, smart DIY solutions, time-saving cleaning tricks, and so much more.
Backpacker
Magazine
Backpacker is a magazine of wilderness travel, offering practical, "you can do it, here's how" advice to help you enjoy every trip.