HCPL Happenings: March 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

DVDs, Books on CD, & Music ordered Mar. 25th

Below is a list of the DVDs, Books on CD, and Music recently ordered by the library. Click on the titles to see more and request a copy!

DVDs
Caprica
Emma
New in town
Paul Blart: Mall cop
Escape from fairytale village
Mission to Mars
Getting started with prenatal yoga
Laugh and learn about childbirth
Blends and digraphs
Long vowel word families
Multiple sounds and spellings
Short vowel word families
Rainy day tales
Quickfix : Pre & post natal workouts
Confessions of a shopaholic
Defiance
Revolutionary Road
The war wagon
Charade
Far north
Volcano

Books on CD
Borderline by Barr, Nevada
Without warning by Birmingham, John
Blood and ice by Masello, Robert
Vision in white by Roberts, Nora

Music CDs
Pink Floyd: Collectors box
Out of Eden : Love, peace & happiness
Ratt : Tell the world
Martina McBride: Shine

New books we ordered March 25th

Below is a list of the books recently ordered by the library. They are grouped by Adult and Children. Click on the title to see more and request a copy!

Books for Adults (Ficiton and Nonfiction)
The new North : contemporary poetry from Northern Ireland
The skinny : on losing weight without being hungry : the ultimate guide to weight loss success by Aronne, Louis
13.5 by Barr, Nevada
Borderline by Barr, Nevada
Bones of betrayal by Bass, Jefferson
The blood of Caesar : a second case from the notebooks of Pliny the younger by Bell, Albert
The Paris vendetta : a novel by Berry, Steve
Murder in the Latin Quarter by Black, Cara
The childhood obesity dilemma : why we really have it, and what can be done to really fix it by Brenner, T. Alan
The wilderness warrior : Theodore Roosevelt and the crusade for America, 1858-1919 by Brinkley, Douglas
Sleepy Valley by Callahan, Tim
Xenocide by Card, Orson Scott
Heartfire by Card, Orson Scott
Eye of the beholder by Cauffiel, Lowell
Regenesis by Cherryh, C. J.
High spirits : an original novel by Ciencin, Scott
House of cards : a tale of hubris and wretched excess on Wall Street by Cohan, William
Blood is thicker by Cox, Sarah
Decaffeinated corpse by Coyle, Cleo
Holiday grind by Coyle, Cleo
French pressed by Coyle, Cleo
Latte trouble by Coyle, Cleo
Murder most frothy by Coyle, Cleo
On what grounds by Coyle, Cleo
Through the grinder by Coyle, Cleo
The book of dead philosophers by Critchley, Simon
Hot as Hell by Dimon, HelenKay
Right here, right now by Dimon, HelenKay
Manna from Hades by Dunn, Carola
Fault line : a novel by Eisler, Barry
A husband's wicked ways by Feather, Jane
Thai die by Ferris, Monica
Baby knows best : how to prevent childhood obesity from day one by Goldman, Herbert
Ecological intelligence : how knowing the hidden impacts of what we buy can change everything by Goleman, Daniel
The Bellini card : a novel by Goodwin, Jason
Once in a blue moon by Goudge, Eileen
Stargazer by Gray, Claudia
Wanted by Gray, Shelley Shepard
Forgiven by Gray, Shelley Shepard
Why we make mistakes : how we look without seeing, forget things in seconds, and are all pretty sure we are way above average by Hallinan, Joseph
Tinkers by Harding, Paul
Grave sight by Harris, Charlaine
The Julius House : an Aurora Teagarden mystery by Harris, Charlaine
Phoebe who? : an original novel by Harrison, Emma
The Chicago way by Harvey, Michael
The fourth time is murder by Havill, Steven
Down and dirty by Hill, Sandra
Hot & heavy by Hill, Sandra
The late great United States : what Bible prophecy reveals about America's last days by Hitchcock, Mark
Torn by Jordan, Chris
Tempt me at twilight by Kleypas, Lisa
Clara's war : one girl's story of survival by Kramer, Clara
How we decide by Lehrer, Jonah
Liberty and tyranny : a conservative manifesto by Levin, Mark
Is God a mathematician? by Livio, Mario
92 Pacific Boulevard by Macomber, Debbie
Gabriel García Márquez : a life by Martin, Gerald
Counting heads by Marusek, David
Mind over ship by Marusek, David
Flat-out sexy by McCarthy, Erin
Hard and fast by McCarthy, Erin
Highland scoundrel by McCarty, Monica
A Pearl in the storm : how I found my heart in the middle of the ocean by McClure, Tori
Rhino ranch by McMurtry, Larry
Some like it wild by Medeiros, Teresa
Mysterious world : Ireland by Middleton, Ian
No time to wave goodbye : a novel by Mitchard, Jacquelyn
Watchmen by Moore, Alan
Growing up again : confronting my diabetes by Moore, Mary
The long fall by Mosley, Walter
The pier : a Folly Beach mystery by Noel, Bill
House of shards : an original novel by Ostow, Micol
Invisible touch by Parra, Kelly
Alex Cross's trial (LT) by Patterson, James
The last Dickens : a novel by Pearl, Matthew
Coop : a year of poultry, pigs, and parenting by Perry, Michael
Enclave by Reed, Kit
Kilimanjaro : a fable of Utopia by Resnick, Michael
Shatter by Robotham, Michael
Larry's kidney by Rose, Daniel
Worry well : understanding and managing your relationship with anxiety by Ross, Jerilyn
Death at Pompeia's wedding by Rowe, Rosemary
Leo rising : an original novel by Ruditis, Paul
A jury of her peers : American women writers from Anne Bradstreet to Annie Proulx by Showalter, Elaine
Catch a mate by Showalter, Gena
P. Allen Smith's bringing the garden indoors : containers, crafts, and bouquets for every room by Smith, P. Allen
Stuck in the middle : a novel by Smith, Virginia
The tourist by Steinhauer, Olen
Journeys' end by Stewart, Sally
Not so big remodeling : tailoring your home for the way you really live by Susanka, Sarah
Whatever makes you happy : a novel by Sutcliffe, William
Relearning Jesus : how reading the beatitudes one more time changed my life by Turner, Matthew
Satchel : the life and times of an American legend by Tye, Larry
An expert in murder : a new mystery featuring Josephine Tey by Upson, Nicola
Clubbed to death by Viets, Elaine
Dying in style : Josie Marcus, mystery shopper by Viets, Elaine
Killer cuts by Viets, Elaine
As they see 'em : a fan's travels in the land of umpires by Weber, Bruce
Sand : the never-ending story by Welland, Michael
Dead silence by White, Randy
Bound south : a novel by White, Susan Rebecca
How Lincoln learned to read : twelve great Americans and the educations that made them by Wolff, Daniel

Books for Children (Fiction and Nonfiction)
The Everafter War by Buckley, Michael
Best friends and drama queens by Cabot, Meg
The twelve dancing princesses by Isadora, Rachel
The dazzling book report by O'Connor, Jane
Halloween...or bust! by O'Connor, Jane
17 things I'm not allowed to do anymore by Offill, Jenny
The demigod files by Riordan, Rick
Thidwick : the big-hearted moose by Seuss, Dr.
I had trouble in getting to Solla Sollew by Seuss, Dr.
McElligot's pool by Seuss, Dr.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Up-to-date phone book and more

ReferenceUSA is a website offered by the library for looking up residential and business information. Much better than any free online phone books, the information in ReferenceUSA is compiled from 4,000 phone books just weeks after they are published.

People and places

Use flexible and creative search tools to find out who lives on your street or in your neighborhood. You may even connect with that long-lost friend or relative. If you are a market researcher, ReferenceUSA gives you valuable information such as median home income and median home value.

Tools for your business

Updated monthly, you can be sure that the business listings are accurate. Compiled from public sources such as government data, SEC filings, telephone directories, annual reports and more, this website is a treasure trove of information for the business owner or entrepreneur. Data includes employee size, names of owners/managers, line of business, sales volume, list of competitors and nearby businesses, and much more.

Other business uses

Conduct job searches
Find sales leads
Search for business opportunities and suppliers
Track down addresses and phone numbers
Locate out-of-town companies
Conduct market and patent research

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

DIY legal forms and assistance

In today's self-reliant and Internet-savvy world, people are always looking for ways to do things themselves. Even legal matters. Whether they're looking to sell their home by owner, set up a living will, change their name or become a real estate mogul, they want the solution.

Standard legal tasks can become less daunting thanks, in part, to Gale LegalForms, a service of your public library. All you need is a valid library card. This online resource delivers everything do-it-yourselfers need to take charge of their legal affairs with confidence. Avoid hours of time locating various print products, searching through various web sites, or contacting a host of government and legal offices in an effort to locate legal forms.

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Many standard legal tasks such as developing a will or managing an estate may not necessitate the full services of an attorney.
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The specialized documents are continuously reviewed and updated by a staff of attorneys keeping pace with today's dynamic legal environment. Every form is updated at least annually and many are updated as many as 3 times each year.
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See the actual forms as well as a general description of each form.
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Legal forms are specifically drafted for the state of Kentucky, as well as federal forms and other documents applicable across the nation. Most documents can be customized by users.

Please note: The Library cannot give legal advice. These forms are offered as a guide to help you with your legal affairs. If you do not know which form to use or do not understand how to complete the form, please seek the advice of a competent attorney.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

DVDs, Books on CD, & Music ordered Mar. 18th

Below is a list of the DVDs, Books on CD, and Music recently ordered by the library. Click on the titles to see more and request a copy!

DVDs
Hobson's choice
Cry baby
Fast and the furious
The librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice
The more the merrier
Nell
Out to sea
Sophie's choice
The fast and the furious: Tokyo drift
Cadillac records
The neverending story
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Valkyrie
Manny's Green Team

Books on CD
Cursed by Clark, Carol Higgins
Magic tree house: Books 33-36 by Osborne, Mary Pope
Magic tree house: Books 29-32 by Osborne, Mary Pope
Magic tree house: Books 37-40 by Osborne, Mary Pope
Magic tree house : Books 25-28 by Osborne, Mary Pope
Moonlight on the magic flute by Osborne, Mary Pope
Relic by Preston, Douglas

Music CDs
Give 'em hell, Harry
Forever Neil Diamond by Diamond, Neil
Ending is beginning by Downhere
Wide-eyed and mystified by Downhere
This is me--then by Lopez, Jennifer
Greatest hits by Twain, Shania

New books we ordered March 18th

Below is a list of the books recently ordered by the library. They are grouped by Adult and Children. Click on the title to see more and request a copy!

Books for Adults (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Jerusalem and the Holy Land
Fodor's Israel
Me Cheeta : my life in Hollywood.
Ten things I hate about me by Abdel-Fattah, Randa
Thanks for the memories : a novel by Ahern, Cecelia
Phantom waltz by Anderson, Catherine
Always in my heart by Anderson, Catherine
Hell's highway by Antal, John
The love child's revenge by Bailey-Williams, Nicole
A pint of plain : tradition, change, and the fate of the Irish pub by Barich, Bill
There goes the bride by Beaton, M. C.
Cutting edge : a novel of suspense by Brennan, Allison
Fatal secrets by Brennan, Allison
Manchild in the promised land by Brown, Claude
A cousin's prayer by Brunstetter, Wanda
The Virgin Queen's daughter : a novel by Chase, Ella
The return of a gangster's girl by Chunichi
Cursed : a Regan Reilly mystery by Clark, Carol Higgins
Hangman blind by Clark, Cassandra
Sleeping with the enemy by Clark, Wahida
The student loan scam : the most oppressive debt in U.S. history, and how we can fight back by Collinge, Alan
Outlaw's bride by Copeland, Lori
Yellow rose bride (LT) by Copeland, Lori
Three times blessed : belles of Timber Creek by Copeland, Lori
Yellow rose bride by Copeland, Lori
The winter king : a novel of Arthur by Cornwell, Bernard
The Garth factor : the career behind country's big boom by Cox, Patsi Bale
Seeing red by Crandall, Susan
Dogs and goddesses by Crusie, Jennifer
America anonymous : eight addicts in search of a life by Denizet-Lewis, Benoit
What if all the kids are white? : anti-bias multicultural education with young children and families by Derman Sparks, Louise
Sheer folly by Dunn, Carola
Scorpio by Farber, Monte
Vanished by Finder, Joseph
The sorcerer of the north by Flanagan, John
Bobby Flay's burgers, fries, and shakes by Flay, Bobby
The Biggest loser 30-day jump start : lose weight, get in shape, and start living the Biggest loser lifestyle today! by Forberg, Cheryl
Always looking up : the adventures of an incurable optimist by Fox, Michael
Buried strangers by Gage, Leighton
Lonely Planet Middle East by Ham, Anthony
Frankly, my dear : Gone with the wind revisited by Haskell, Molly
The risk of darkness : a Simon Serrailler mystery by Hill, Susan
The high city by Holland, Cecelia
A strange eventful history : the dramatic lives of Ellen Terry, Henry Irving, and their remarkable families by Holroyd, Michael
Highland sinner by Howell, Hannah
Blood game by Johansen, Iris
Scent of danger by Kane, Andrea
Run for your life by Kane, Andrea
No way out by Kane, Andrea
1968 by Kaufman, Michael
Appetite for self-destruction : the spectacular crash of the record industry in the digital age by Knopper, Steve
Jewish pirates of the Caribbean : how a generation of swashbuckling Jews carved out an empire in the new world in their quest for treasure, religious by Kritzler, Edward
The return of depression economics and the crisis of 2008 by Krugman, Paul
After you've gone by Lent, Jeffrey
Hungry girl : 200 under 200 : 200 recipes under 200 calories by Lillien, Lisa
Hope endures : leaving Mother Teresa, losing faith, and searching for meaning by Livermore, Colette
His name is Jesus : the promise of God's love fulfilled by Lucado, Max
Jack London in paradise by Malmont, Paul
Just a taste by Martin, Deirdre
Snakehead by May, Peter
Never give up! : relentless determination to overcome life's challenges by Meyer, Joyce
Dead silence by Novak, Brenda
Dead right by Novak, Brenda
The boy who was raised as a dog : and other stories from a child psychiatrist's notebook : what traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, an by Perry, Bruce Duncan
Can't never tell : a Southern fried mystery by Pickens, Cathy
Cemetery dance by Preston, Douglas
Dog on it : a Chet and Bernie mystery by Quinn, Spencer
The five greatest warriors by Reilly, Matthew
Chasing ghosts : failures and facades in Iraq : a soldier's perspective by Rieckhoff, Paul
Saving the world at work : what companies and individuals can do to go beyond making a profit to making a difference by Sanders, Tim
An apple a day : the myths, misconceptions, and truths about the foods we eat by Schwarcz, Joseph
Border lass by Scott, Amanda
The cure for money madness : break your bad money habits, live without financial stress--and make money! by Sherman, Spencer
Preaching with sacred fire : an anthology of African American sermons, 1650 to the present by Simmons, Martha
Flygirl by Smith, Sherri
Mommywood by Spelling, Tori
The billion dollar game : behind the scenes of the greatest day in American sport Super Bowl Sunday by St. John, Allen
A sticky situation by Swinson, Kiki
The comet's curse by Testa, Dom
Wherever Nina lies by Weingarten, Lynn
Save me from myself : how I found God, quit Korn, kicked drugs, and lived to tell my story by Welch, Brian
Living well emotionally : break through to a life of happiness by Williams, Montel
This full house by Wolff, Virginia Euwer
Joyful wisdom : embracing change and finding freedom by Yongey Mingyur, Rinpoche
The leisure seeker by Zadoorian, Michael

Books for Children (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Horse crazy by Bryant, Bonnie
Llama Llama mad at mama by Dewdney, Anna
Llama Llama misses mama by Dewdney, Anna
Meet Marley by Engel, Natalie
Queen of Easter by Engelbreit, Mary
Treasure trouble by Keene, Carolyn
The river of wind by Lasky, Kathryn
The war of the ember by Lasky, Kathryn
Exile by Lasky, Kathryn
Golden tree by Lasky, Kathryn
Pajama Day by O'Connor, Jane
Poison ivy expert by O'Connor, Jane
Vampire brat by Sage, Angie
Travelers, book 2 by Sorrells, Walter
A very merry Christmas by Stilton, Geronimo
I lost my kisses by Trewin, Trudie
Tea for Ruby by York, Sarah Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Consumer Reports now available online

You trust the magazine, you'll love the website! ConsumerReports.org® is now available for free to all Henderson County residents! Until now, the wealth of information, ratings, and reviews was only available through an individual subscription. Patrons with a valid library card can now acccess ConsumerReports.org® anytime, anywhere through the library's Research Center.

ConsumerReports.org® accepts no outside advertising, no free test samples, and has no agenda other than the interests of consumers. Known as one of the most trusted resources for information and advice on consumer products, this award-winning website contains information that enables consumers to make better purchasing decisions on the products they are shopping for. In addition, users will find advice and tips on saving money on home improvement plans, how to shore up personal finances, ways to improve health and much more.

Enjoy all of these great features:

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Proven product reliability data
Complete product specifications
Frequently updated information
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Grab your library card and get started now! To search ConsumerReports.org® in the future, go to the library's Research Center at www.hcpl.org/research.

Spring break programs for children

Spring break for Henderson County students is just around the corner and the Library is preparing some exciting programs for children. Registration is required and will be held March 22-28. You can register at the library or by phone (826-3712).

Easterrific Crafts
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 1:30 pm
Children in grades K-5 are invited to attend this fun-filled Easter craft session. Participants will make an adorable Bunny Basket and a Candy Filled Chickadee. These cute little bunnies and chicks will make the perfect gift for teachers, friends or family.

Bunnyrific Movie Time
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 1:30 pm
Children in grades K-5 are invited to join us for the Easter film, The Great Easter Egg Hunt. In this animated comedy-drama, a stuffed bunny rabbit is given to a little boy as a present for Easter. What the boy doesn't know is that the rabbit can see, hear, and speak when his master isn't around. The bunny has a hair-raising adventure when he's stolen by a dog and nearly becomes a chew toy, but things become even more disturbing when the boy falls ill and the rabbit and his friends from the toy box try to find a way to bring him back to health. Join us in watching this holiday classic while munching bunny trail mix.

Hopping On Down the Story Trail
Thursday, April 9, 2009, at 1:30 pm
Storyteller Janice Tenbarge will delight the audience with Easter stories. Janice's down home style will have you giggling, laughing out loud and waiting for what comes next. All ages are invited to attend.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Are You Adequately Insured Against Risk?

Investing tip of the month from Morningstar Investment Research Center by Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Editor of Morningstar PracticalFinance.

At Morningstar, we firmly believe that the best investors are at least as attuned to the risks they're taking as they are the money they're making. For that reason, we've long preached the importance of having an appropriate stock/bond mix given your time horizon, the value of having durable holdings at the core of your portfolio, and the folly of dabbling in overly narrow, risky investments. We've often gotten guff from our readers for our caution, particularly when the market is going up. But we believe that Warren Buffett had it right when he said that the first rule of investing is to not lose money, and that rule number two is not to forget the first rule.

At times like these, it's also important to anticipate and troubleshoot other financial risks that might arise. Here's an overview of some of the key risk-management questions to consider amid the ongoing drumbeat of bad economic news. This is by no means an inclusive list, by the way; I welcome reader feedback on other risks that you've identified and steps you have taken to protect yourself.

Do You Have an Emergency Fund?
One of the fastest ways to start down the path toward financial ruin is not having a cushion to protect yourself against unanticipated events, such as losing your job, or unanticipated expenses like home and auto repairs or medical bills. For that reason, conventional financial-planning wisdom is to put three to six months' worth of living expenses in a highly liquid account such as a savings account, CD, or money market fund. Given the current economic climate; however, I'd recommend building up a more generous savings cushion--six months' to a year's worth of living expenses, if you can swing it. This is particularly important if you are a higher-income earner, because it usually takes longer to find higher-paying jobs than it does those that pay less, or if you have any reason to believe that your job is in peril.

Are You Protected Against Identity Theft?
Consumers have, thankfully, become much more attuned to the issue of identity theft. However, given the trying economic climate, I think it's safe to assume that identity theft could pick up in the months ahead. You can't be too careful about security when conducting transactions online, and you should get in the habit of shredding documents that include identifying information. (I'm admittedly paranoid, but I shred anything that comes into my house with my name on it.)

Do You Have Adequate Insurance?
When making insurance decisions, one of the best pieces of advice is to not insure yourself against risks you can afford to cover. For example, if you have ample savings, you're not going to be sunk if your computer goes kaput and you need to buy a new one. (Sorry, extended-warranty sellers at Best Buy.) On the flip side, you'll definitely want to insure against bigger, more costly risks. For that reason, you'll obviously want to have coverage for your home and autos, as well as good medical coverage. Also look into the following.

Life Insurance: If you're still working and have dependents, your largest asset is your own ability to produce income in the future. Thus, it's essential that you have adequate life-insurance coverage. And if your spouse stays at home and cares for the kids, you may also want to investigate life insurance for her/him. Life-insurance agents may disagree with me, but term insurance is often the most effective (and certainly the most cost-effective) solution for many individuals. If an insurance agent recommends a more permanent type of policy, make sure you thoroughly understand the reasons why he or she finds this type of coverage preferable to a term policy.
Disability Insurance: Fully one third of Americans between the age of 35 and 65 will become disabled for more than 90 days during their working careers. If you couldn't do without your income for an extended period of time, it's imperative that you purchase disability coverage. Your employer may offer cost-effective coverage; sign up to pay for it using aftertax dollars, meaning that your benefits will be tax-free.
Umbrella Policy: If you're a worrywart like I am, you'll find that personal liability insurance (an "umbrella" policy) is one of the most cost-effective ways to purchase peace of mind. These policies usually sit on top of your homeowners and auto policies, and cover you in case you're sued for an accident that occurs on your property. If you have contractors, housecleaners, babysitters, or dogwalkers on your property--and even if you don't--an umbrella policy is a must.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Not everyone needs long-term care insurance. Those with a lot of assets may be able to cover their own long-term care costs, and those with small portfolios may be covered by Medicaid. If you're over 45 and fall somewhere in the middle of that spectrum, however, you should investigate long-term care, because the costs of nursing home or in-home care can quickly gobble up your nest egg. I favor the policies that include inflation protection, though you'll pay more for that type of coverage.

Morningstar Investment Research Center is great tool for new and veteran investors. It's chock full of unbiased analyst reports, tools for evaluating your portfolio, and lessons on how to invest. The best part is that it's free to all valid library cardholders! Begin now or learn more.