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Librarian’s Pick of the Week: “No Man’s Land” by G.M. Ford. Be warned: this book is not forsissies! Ford’s thrillers are always fast and furious, with their share of grisly deaths and bloodyincidents, but this one tops them all. Arizona’s Meza Azul Penitentiary, up to now, has held aprisoner named Timothy Driver, who was a Navy submarine commander before he came home tofind his wife with another

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Library Corner…Today’s “Wedding Invitations” are as varied as the guest list. They formally announce a happyupcoming event and request your presence at the celebration. Jennifer Cegielski’s bookencompasses all styles from the whimsical to the very traditional. She touches on etiquette,enclosures and wording to make sure your festivities begin in the best way possible. Are youdisappointed when

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Library Corner…Where would space exploration be without the telescope? Believe it or not, this instrument is400 years old. Author and astronomer Fred Watson’s “Stargazer” is a unique history of the lifeand times of the telescope and the people involved with its development. Its discovery shaped thescientific and philosophical world of the 1600s. We break something, and we get a new one toreplace

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Library Corner…Wouldn’t it be wonderful to come home at the end of the day and find your dinner all ready and waiting? Get your crockpot out of the cupboard and check out “Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook” by Beth Hensperger. The recipes are easy and the results are fantastic.It’s not too soon to think about sprucing up your home for spring. Don Vandervort’s “Curb Appeal”will show you some

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Library Corner… Now that the weather is turning cooler there’s nothing like old-fashioned baked goods. “250 Best Cobblers, Custards, Cupcakes, Bread Puddings & More” by Esther Brody will take you back to your childhood with treats that your mother or grandmother probably made. The recipes are easy to follow and you can almost smell the aroma from the color photographs! The change in seasons

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Library Corner… If you’ve been to Paris, hope to go to Paris, or have any interest in Paris you’ll love sharing “Crepes by Suzette” (Monica Wellington) with your young child. Each page is a masterfulmixed-media collage created by the author from personal photos and travel artifacts. The keystone state has a rich heritage that reflects the development of our nation. “Pennsylvania’sHistoric Places”

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September 3rd, 2004 Library Corner… A true beach lover doesn’t limit his seashore enjoyment to the warm weather months. Themystical lure of the ocean can be as compelling in February as it is in July. Author Ken McAlphine’s “Off Season” is a salty account of his travels to some of the lesser known coastal towns along the Atlantic. One of his stops, Strathmere, NJ, is of particular local interest

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July 2, 2004 Library Corner… Everyone else has a “byline” in this column, so I think our readers should know that Joy always writes the first part of the column. So TA-DA! Here’s Joy! Ready, get set, quilt! Take a peek at Maggi McCormick Gordon’s “The Quilting Sourcebook” and your let your imagination run wild. The author begins with the basics and guides you with baby steps towards the quilt

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June 30, 2004 Library Corner, You can give your older home a facelift without diminishing its charm. Mary Gilliat's "Great Renovations and Restorations" touches on all aspects of restoring and updating. With this guide you can breathe new life into your old house and add to its value as well. If you're an expert in your field, you may want to learn how to "Start & Run a Consulting business."

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April 5, 2004 Library Corner… Are you a CSI fan? If you’re into forensic anthropology you’ll love reading “Hidden Evidence” by David Owen and “Silent Witness” by Roxana Ferlini. In both of these books the authors examine real crimes and their investigations. Couch potato sleuths can hone their skills and become experts at finding the bad guys. Homemade baby food seems like a lot of work. Joachim

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January 3, 2004 Library Corner... Do you know a youngster who loves X-treme sports? "Blades, Boards & Scooters" by Keltie Thomas is a wonderfully informative guide. The author examines all aspects of these thrilling activities with humor and delightful illustrations. even couch potatoes will enjoy reading this. Stained glass is a beautifully decorative art form. If you're inclined to give a try,

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December 14, 2003 Library Corner... Gems from Joy: The movie "A league of Their Own" from several years ago was about the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. During World War ll when young male athletes were serving in the armed forces women began to participate in America's favorite pastime. Springfield Library has two new children's books about this turning point in sports for

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November 14, 2003 Library Corner... Alternative medicine is being accepted in today's world more than ever before. Veterinary care as well as human care can benefit from an open minded approach to maintaining health. "The Complete Holistic Dog Book" by Jan Allegretti, D.V.M. is filled with useful information to make sure that your canine companion has the healthiest and happiest life possible.

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October 31, 2003 Library Corner... Children everywhere love the Berenstain Bears. "Down a Sunny Dirt Road" is Stan and Jan Berenstain's autobiography. Each tells his personal story from childhood to marriage and then the two write together to bring us up to their present day lives. This is a children's book, but adults will find it irresistible. The illustrations are typically Berenstain and oh,

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October 18, 2003 Library Corner... Do these cool fall days give you wanderlust? Hop in your car and experience the beauty of your home state! "Backroads of Pennsylvania" by martin Scheck will lead you to spectacular scenery and unusual destinations. So gas up your SUV and get yourself on the road again. Don't pick up Dorothea benton Frank's third novel "Isle of Palms" unless you have the time to

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October 18, 2003 Library Corner... Do these cool fall days give you wanderlust? Hop in your car and experience the beauty of your home state! "Backgrounds of Pennsylvania" by martin Schneck will lead you to spectacular scenery and unusual destinations. So gas up your SUV and get yourself on the road again. Don't pick up Dorothea Benton Frank's third novel "Isle of Palms" unless you have the time

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October 3, 2003 Library Corner... The History of New York and the History of art are intertwined. Richard Kostelantetz paints a realistic portrait of "Soho: the Rise and Fall of an Artists' Colony." He was there in person and witnessed its birth and death. His personal historical account takes the reader back to Manhattan "loft life" of the 60's. The barns of Iowa are disappearing at an alarming

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September 17, 2003 Library Corner... Growing up is harder today than ever before. "The Courage to Change: A Teen Survival Guide" is a collection of real-life stories by teens struggling with the issues of violence, abuse, and illegal behavior. Adolescents as well as adults will benefit from reading these honest and graphic glimpses into real-life situation. Kaz Cooke & Ruth Trickey address

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August 28, 2003 Do you sometimes wish for inventions to deal with life’s little problems? “Here’s What You Do When You Can’t Find Your Shoe,” Andrea Perry’s adorable and humorous look at solutions to everyday annoyances. This is a book for children, but it will give adults a chuckle as well. Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurological condition that is considered a high-functioning form of

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Springfield Library Corner August 14, 2003 ELEANOR'S BEST WEBSITES Australian Wildlife at www.australianwildlife.com.au Blue Ridge Parkway at www.blueridgeparkway.org Every Rose – The Rose Reference Database at www.everyrose.com/everyrose/index.lasso Illuminating the Renaissance at www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/flemish/home.html Pennsylvania Travel and Tourism at www.experiencepa.com

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Springfield Library Corner July 31, 2003 ELEANOR'S BEST WEBSITES Aviation Sites – Emphasis on Military @ http://home.att.net/~jbaugher/aircraft.html Sue Grafton @ www.suegrafton.com/ Do Not Call Registry @ www.donotcall.gov/FAQ/FAQConsumers.aspx Grizzly Bears @ www.bear.org/Grizzly/GB_Home.html Olive Oil Source @ www.oliveoilsource.com/ Sites and Cultural Features Around the World @

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Springfield Library Corner July 17, 2003 ELEANOR'S BEST WEBSITES Bells Applet: Change Ringing on the Web at www.cs.ubc.ca/spider/kvdoel/bells/bells.html BioInteractive at www.biointeractive.org/ Crafts for Kids at www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/ Diets of the World at webmd.lycos.com/content/pages/7/3234_2038 Exhibitions – Library of Congress at www.loc.gov/exhibits/ Hormone

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Springfield Library Corner July 3, 2003 ELEANOR'S BEST WEBSITES Candy Harrington: Have Disabilities, Will Travel at www.candyharrington.com/clips/dallasNews.html Classical Music Archives at www.classicalarchives.com/ Cool Science for Curious Kids at www.hhmi.org/coolscience/ Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens at www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo/ International Railway Links at www.tadlane.com/

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Springfield Library Corner June 19, 2003 ELEANOR'S BEST WEBSITES Ability Hub – Assistive Technology for the Disabled at http://www.abilityhub.com Beneath Los Angeles – The Famous, The Infamous, and the Just Plain Dead at http://www.beneathlosangeles.com/ Games Kids Play at http://www.gameskidsplay.net/ History of Beer at http://www.history-of-beer.com/ NIH Senior Health at http://

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Springfield Library Corner June 5, 2003 ELEANOR'S BEST WEBSITES Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to The Ancient World at http://www.artic.edu/cleo/ Crochet, Knit and More at http://craftyarncouncil.com/ Home and Garden Television – Building and Repairing at http://www.hgtv.com Natural Learning: Fingerplays at http://www.naturallearning.com/fingerplays.html Normandy – (World War II) at http://

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