Looking for a career? Are you trying to make a job change or simply get your first job? The VGM Careers for You series of books will help narrow down the possibilities so you can turn your passion and personality into a way to earn. Consider Careers for Homebodies & Other Independent Souls and Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers. These books are both by Jan Goldberg and are part of a collection published by McGraw-Hill. The first title lets you set your own schedule by working at home and informs you about the different types of work that can be done from self-employment status. The second book allows your competitive nature to lead the way to success. Also included is a list of sources to use in the job search field. Other titles in the series include: Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types by Marjorie Eberts and Margaret Gisler, and Careers for Perfectionists & Other Meticulous Types by Blythe Camenson. These books are all built around the concept of using your strengths in personality and nature in searching for the perfect job.
-Linda
Monday, June 30, 2008
Independence Day Closing Reminder
The Library will be closed for Independence Day: Friday, July 4th, 2008.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Our Picks! for July: Independence Day
Check out our brand-new Youth Services' Our Picks! list for July 2008-- in honor of Independence Day, it features our Youth Services Staff's favorite books about states, presidents, and all things American. You can view the full list here. Also, take a look at our flower-box book holders, which are full of these books and other July4th-themed titles. You'll know them by their patriotic bunting!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
New: Italian Language Children's Books at Perrot!
Perrot has recently established a section dedicated to Italian language books for children! As a result of a book drive conducted by local parents and members of the Italian Conversation Club, we now have over seventy books for toddlers, children and young adults. Of these, the Rizzoli Store in New York City donated close to thirty fantastic books.The books were donated to the library on the occasion of the Festa della Repubblica, the Italian National Day, on June 2nd, and we have begun shelving the books this week. From board and picture books, to fairy tale anthologies, and modern day classics, we hope that the collection will offer something of interest to children of all ages.
Titles include:
- Il Giornalino di Gian Burasca
- Il Grande Libro delle Fiabe d’Oro
- Cenerentola
- Pinocchio
- La Fattoria
- Il Piccolo Principe
- Le Meraviglie d’Egitto
- Barbie – Guida Completa Fashion
- Dragologie
And many more…
The Club hopes to continue to add to this collection in the coming years and an Italian Story Time, led by Italian-speaking parents, is in the works.
Please come in and check out these new additions to the Perrot’s collection!
Book Recommendation/Local News From a Perrot Patron
A Perrot patron sent in some information on a recent book written by his daughter, Elizabeth Pisani, and her upcoming discussion on it in town:
On July 2nd, Just Books is presenting Elizabeth Pisani as she discusses her new book, The Wisdom of Whores: Bureaucrats, Brothels, and the Business of AIDS, which was recently launched in Europe to wide acclaim, and just published in the U.S. this month.
The Times calls the book "a gripping and surprisingly entertaining account of the waste, fraud, and jaw-dropping arrogance of the AIDS industry." The Observer notes that, "[Pisani's] views may be controversial, but to the lay reader this is a fascinating and revelatory account of a world in which AIDS has become a fashionable cause to which the West now pledges billions of dollars-- money that has introduced corruption and greed into an already complex equation." The Economist appreciates Pisani's "desire to challenge taboos," and The Financial Times calls The Wisdom of Whores "a highly readable book."
Dr. Pisani has a PhD in infectious disease epidemiology and has worked for the World Bank, UNAIDS, the WHO, and consulted with, among others, the governments of China, the U.S., the U.K., and Indonesia. She has lived in Riverside; her parents currently live in Old Greenwich.
Dr. Pisani will be reading from her book, answering questions, and signing copies at Arcadia Coffee House on Arcadia Road in Old Greenwich, on Wedesnday, July 2nd, 2008, and 7 P.M.
On July 2nd, Just Books is presenting Elizabeth Pisani as she discusses her new book, The Wisdom of Whores: Bureaucrats, Brothels, and the Business of AIDS, which was recently launched in Europe to wide acclaim, and just published in the U.S. this month. The Times calls the book "a gripping and surprisingly entertaining account of the waste, fraud, and jaw-dropping arrogance of the AIDS industry." The Observer notes that, "[Pisani's] views may be controversial, but to the lay reader this is a fascinating and revelatory account of a world in which AIDS has become a fashionable cause to which the West now pledges billions of dollars-- money that has introduced corruption and greed into an already complex equation." The Economist appreciates Pisani's "desire to challenge taboos," and The Financial Times calls The Wisdom of Whores "a highly readable book."
Dr. Pisani has a PhD in infectious disease epidemiology and has worked for the World Bank, UNAIDS, the WHO, and consulted with, among others, the governments of China, the U.S., the U.K., and Indonesia. She has lived in Riverside; her parents currently live in Old Greenwich.
Dr. Pisani will be reading from her book, answering questions, and signing copies at Arcadia Coffee House on Arcadia Road in Old Greenwich, on Wedesnday, July 2nd, 2008, and 7 P.M.
Friday, June 13, 2008
From Belly Fat to Belly Flat
From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Lifeby C.W. Randolph, M.D. and Genie James
A must-read, particularly for anyone over 30 who’s even remotely interested in health and well-being. Don’t be fooled by the title; this is not just “another diet book.” Yes, it will tell you how to shed pounds, especially “around the middle”– but it is so much more than that. What I found of most value are the clear and specific explanations and practical information. Take a look-see and you’ll know what I mean.
A must-read, particularly for anyone over 30 who’s even remotely interested in health and well-being. Don’t be fooled by the title; this is not just “another diet book.” Yes, it will tell you how to shed pounds, especially “around the middle”– but it is so much more than that. What I found of most value are the clear and specific explanations and practical information. Take a look-see and you’ll know what I mean.
-Thalia
A Graphic Novel for the Beach
Salt Water Taffy Volume 1: The Legend of Old Saltyby Matthew Loux
A mythical giant lobster... a taffy shop robbery... a scurvy sea captain... wiley seagulls.... In this first book in a new series by Matthew Loux, brothers Jack and Benny get more than they bargained for when they are taken to the coastal town of Chowder Bay, Maine, for vacation. This funny, cool, and action-packed graphic novel is perfect to read seaside or poolside! Just keep a close eye on your salt water taffy (you'll see what I mean later...).
Series Books: Which Came First, A Dangerous Path, or The Darkest Hour?
OOOOOOOOOOOKEY-DOKEY!
You’ve decided that this is the summer you’re going to read the ENTIRE C.S. Lewis Narnia series . . . but perhaps you’re unsure of the order in which you should read the Narnia books (or the Charlie Bone books, or the Shadow Children books, or the Warrior books). We can help! Think you’ve got a stumper? Let us give it a try – we love a challenge. :)
-Mrs. K
You’ve decided that this is the summer you’re going to read the ENTIRE C.S. Lewis Narnia series . . . but perhaps you’re unsure of the order in which you should read the Narnia books (or the Charlie Bone books, or the Shadow Children books, or the Warrior books). We can help! Think you’ve got a stumper? Let us give it a try – we love a challenge. :)
- NARNIA: http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/In-What-Order-Should-the-Narnia-Books-Be-Read-.id-3205.html
- CHARLIE BONE: http://www.scholastic.com/charliebone/books.htm
- SHADOW CHILDREN: http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/title.cfm?id=1541
- WARRIORS: http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html
-Mrs. K
What Rhymes with Scieszka?
(School) Summer Reading Lists are here. . . and we just know that all you eager readers will soon be storming the Youth Services Desk looking for just the right thing to read. :) We thought we’d give you a hand with the task of asking the staff to help you find the author of your choice by offering you a few pronunciation guides:
For example, Brian Jacques’s last name is pronounced JAKES; Jon Scieszka’s last name rhymes with FRESCA; Avi’s real name isn’t Avi at all!
Have fun!
-Mrs. K (missiz KAY) a/k/a Mrs. Krasniewicz (missiz KRAZ nuh wits)
(unless you want to say it in Polish, in which case it’s missiz krahsh NEV itch)
For example, Brian Jacques’s last name is pronounced JAKES; Jon Scieszka’s last name rhymes with FRESCA; Avi’s real name isn’t Avi at all!
Like to see more? Here are a few pages devoted to just this very thing:
- http://www.hbook.com/magazine/articles/1990_96/nov96_scieszka.asp
- http://mainst.monterey.k12.ca.us/library/libpg/Dictionary/dict.html
- http://www.teachingbooks.net/pronunciations.cgi
Have fun!
-Mrs. K (missiz KAY) a/k/a Mrs. Krasniewicz (missiz KRAZ nuh wits)
(unless you want to say it in Polish, in which case it’s missiz krahsh NEV itch)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Looking for Something to Do This Weekend?
In addition to our Connecticut State Parks and Forests Day Pass, we now have available for checkout. . .
- A free admission pass for 4 to Earthplace in Westport
- A discounted admission pass for 4 to Mystic Aquarium in Mystic
The passes are available at the Youth Services Desk and may be borrowed for one week.
Public School Summer Reading Lists
Copies of the Greenwich Schools Elementary and Middle School Reading Lists are available to browse at the Youth Services Circulation Desk.
The lists are also available online:
Traveling With Your Dog
If you plan on taking your dog on your vacation or just want to keep him or her entertained during the summer, here are some helpful books that have recently arrived:
- DogFriendly.com's Lodging Guide for Travelers with Dogs (United States and Canada) (917.304 KAIN)
- DogFriendly.com's East Coast Dog Travel Guide: Includes New England, New York, the Mid-Atlantic States, Florida and the Southeast (917.304 KAIN)
- City Dog: The National Hotel and Resort Guide for You and Your Dog (917.304 CITY)
- City Dog: New York City: The A-to-Z Guidebook of Dog Services and Shops (917.471 CITY)
- City Dog: Greater Boston: The Locals' Guidebook of Dog Services and Shops (917.4462 CITY)
- Doggin’ Connecticut: The 57 Best Places to Hike with Your Dog in the Nutmeg State (917.404 GELBE)
- 50 Games to Play with Your Dog (636.70887 DAINT)
- 101 Dog Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge and Bond with Your Dog (636.70887 SUNDA)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Beach Reads (Book #5)
The Now Habit
by Neil Fiore, Ph.D.
Self-improvement time on the beach this week. After all, too much brain candy may be hazardous to your attention to other tasks in your life-- I mean, who wants to clean out closets when there’s a new beach-worthy paperback just waiting to while your day away? (Yeah, if you can find it in that nasty closet you’ve been meaning to clean out . . . )
The subtitle of The Now Habit ("A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play"), spoke to me. Moms aren’t allowed guilt-free play, are they? Isn’t that like a rule? Well, not if mom can be content with the closet being cleaned out to just a bit below Martha Stewart standards (like maybe your out-of-season stuff is stored in Hefty bags instead of hand-hewn cedar storage containers, but heck, it’s stored, right?). Really, though, this is more a "why-to" than a "how-to": why you should recognize counterproductive messages ("I’ll never finish, so why start?"); why you should replace "I have to" with "I choose to"; why you should just keep on starting and face the worst first. Getting your most onerous task of the day out of the way will allow you to feel good about enjoying deserved down-time-- the better to get back to the beach!
- Sandy Page
by Neil Fiore, Ph.D.
Self-improvement time on the beach this week. After all, too much brain candy may be hazardous to your attention to other tasks in your life-- I mean, who wants to clean out closets when there’s a new beach-worthy paperback just waiting to while your day away? (Yeah, if you can find it in that nasty closet you’ve been meaning to clean out . . . )
The subtitle of The Now Habit ("A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play"), spoke to me. Moms aren’t allowed guilt-free play, are they? Isn’t that like a rule? Well, not if mom can be content with the closet being cleaned out to just a bit below Martha Stewart standards (like maybe your out-of-season stuff is stored in Hefty bags instead of hand-hewn cedar storage containers, but heck, it’s stored, right?). Really, though, this is more a "why-to" than a "how-to": why you should recognize counterproductive messages ("I’ll never finish, so why start?"); why you should replace "I have to" with "I choose to"; why you should just keep on starting and face the worst first. Getting your most onerous task of the day out of the way will allow you to feel good about enjoying deserved down-time-- the better to get back to the beach!
- Sandy Page
Cool Link: LibriVox
LibriVox features free audiobooks of works in the public domain. You can download mp3s, browse their catalog, or subscribe to podcasts.
Have a listen: http://librivox.org/
Also, anyone can volunteer to read and record books for the site!
Have a listen: http://librivox.org/
Also, anyone can volunteer to read and record books for the site!
Morning Glory
A movie recommendation from Thalia:
Morning Glory (part of DVD set Katharine Hepburn: 100th Anniversary Collection)
It’s “quintessential Kate,” and a showcase of her breadth and depth. I really enjoyed this film; it’s a refreshing stroll down memory lane– and a special treat for aspiring actors (you’ll see why)!
Morning Glory (part of DVD set Katharine Hepburn: 100th Anniversary Collection)
It’s “quintessential Kate,” and a showcase of her breadth and depth. I really enjoyed this film; it’s a refreshing stroll down memory lane– and a special treat for aspiring actors (you’ll see why)!
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