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

Consumer Reports now available online

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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.

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.

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DVDs, Books on CD, & Music ordered Mar. 11th

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
The boy in the striped pajamas
The brain fitness program
Mask
Treasures of America's National Parks
Mask
Ace Ventura Jr., pet detective
Bride wars
Hotel for dogs
Journey to the edge of the universe
Kingdom of the blue whale
Quarantine
Scooby-Doo! and the samurai sword
The wrestler

Books on CD
Practicing Catholic by Carroll, James
The Lacuna by Kingsolver, Barbara
The perfect poison by Quick, Amanda

Music CDs
My paper heart by Battistelli, Francesca

New books we ordered March 11th

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)
Mean streets
Martha Stewart's encyclopedia of crafts
Death benefits (LT) by Alexander, Hannah
Killing frost (LT) by Alexander, Hannah
Plunder and blunder : the rise and fall of the bubble economy by Baker, Dean
Yorkshire terriers for dummies by Barr, Tracy
The black girl next door : a memoir by Baszile, Jennifer
The new economic disorder by Bates, Larry
The first Paul : reclaiming the radical visionary behind the church's conservative icon by Borg, Marcus
King rat by Clavell, James
The faith : what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters by Colson, Charles Jesus, interrupted : revealing the hidden contradictions in the Bible (and why we don't know about them) by Ehrman, Bart
A widow's hope by Ellis, Mary
On becoming baby wise : giving your infant the gift of nighttime sleep by Ezzo, Gary
Out of captivity : surviving 1,967 days in the Colombian jungle by Gonsalves, Marc
Delicate edible birds and other stories by Groff, Lauren
The music teacher : a novel by Hall, Barbara
Basketball Jones by Harris, E. Lynn
Addition by Jordan, Toni
The Lacuna by Kingsolver, Barbara
Don't ever tell by Massey, Brandon
Tainted love : a nannies novel by Mayer, Melody
The lost art of gratitude by McCall Smith, Alexander
Trading dreams at midnight : a novel by McKinney-Whetstone, Diane
Next to die by Melton, Marliss
Time to run by Melton, Marliss
Too far gone by Melton, Marliss
Don't let go by Melton, Marliss
Forget me not by Melton, Marliss
Perfect match : a novel by Minter, J.
The steel remains by Morgan, Richard
The dirt / : confessions of the world's most notorious rock band by Mötley Crüe
In other rooms, other wonders by Mueenuddin, Daniyal
Crazy for God : how I grew up as one of the elect, helped found the Religious Right, and lived to take all (or almost all) of it back by Schaeffer, Frank
Random acts of heroic love by Scheinmann, Danny
The heroin diaries : a year in the life of a shattered rock star by Sixx, Nikki
Tales of wonder : adventures chasing the divine by Smith, Huston
The help by Stockett, Kathryn
Hands of my father : a hearing boy, his deaf parents, and the language of love by Uhlberg, Myron
The bachelorette party : a novel by Welch, Donald
Plain promise by Wiseman, Beth
A comrade lost and found : a Beijing story by Wong, Jan
The Yorkshire terrier by Wood, Deborah
The Abs diet for women : the six-week plan to flatten your belly and firm up your body for life by Zinczenko, David

Books for Children (Fiction and Nonfiction)
A river of words : the story of William Carlos Williams by Bryant, Jennifer
Miley Cyrus : miles to go by Cyrus, Miley
The graveyard book by Gaiman, Neil
Hatshepsut : the princess who became king by Galford, Ellen
Bluestar's prophecy by Hunter, Erin
The fourth apprentice by Hunter, Erin
One false note by Korman, Gordon
Savvy by Law, Ingrid
The sword thief by Lerangis, Peter
Explorer extraordinaire! by O'Connor, Jane
Moonlight on the magic flute by Osborne, Mary
The maze of bones by Riordan, Rick
Loose tooth by Schuh, Mari
Snacks for healthy teeth by Schuh, Mari
Flossing teeth by Schuh, Mari
All about teeth by Schuh, Mari
At the dentist by Schuh, Mari
Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz by Stine, R. L.
The scream of the haunted mask by Stine, R. L.
My friends call me Monster by Stine, R. L.
The haunting hour : chills in the dead of night by Stine, R. L.
Who's your mummy? by Stine, R. L.
Beyond the grave by Watson, Jude
After Tupac & D Foster by Woodson, Jacqueline

DVDs, Books on CD, & Music ordered Mar. 4

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
Chowder #2
Chowder #1
The curious case of Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon
In the mouth of madness
Kill Bill vol. 1
Last chance Harvey
Learn to play electric guitar
Religulous
The ugly dachshund
Frozen river
Smokey and the Bandit
White Fang

Books on CD
Smash cut by Brown, Sandra
Trial by fire by Jance, Judith
One simple act by Macomber, Debbie
Hardball by Paretsky, Sara

Music CDs
The Backyardigans : born to play
Dry Branch Fire Squad : Echoes of the mountains
The Figs
Joe Locke : Force of four
Tony DeSare : Radio show
Mark Weinstein : Straight no chaser
Hank Williams : The unreleased recordings by Williams, Hank

New books we ordered March 4

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)
Caught by Alden, Jami
Delicious by Alden, Jami
Kept by Alden, Jami
A taste of honey by Alden, Jami
A killing frost by Alexander, Hannah
The retirement challenge--will you sink or swim? : a complete, do-it-yourself toolkit to navigate your financial future by Armstrong, Frank, III
At last comes love (LT) by Balogh, Mary
Seducing an angel (LT) by Balogh, Mary
Then comes seduction (LT) by Balogh, Mary
Elvis, Willie, Jesus & me by Bert, Montgomery
Without warning by Birmingham, John
How to prepare for the CDL, commercial driver's license truck driver's test by Byrnes, Mike
What you owe me by Campbell, Bebe
Are you afraid? by Cassidy, Carla
Last gasp by Cassidy, Carla
Obsidian prey by Castle, Jayne
Nothing to fear : FDR's inner circle and the hundred days that created modern America by Cohen, Adam
Life is short but wide by Cooper, J. California
The wrecker by Cussler, Clive
Securing the city : inside America's best counterterror force--the NYPD by Dickey, Christopher
Storm of shadows by Dodd, Christina
Plum pudding murder by Fluke, Joanne
Even money by Francis, Dick
The law of nines by Goodkind, Terry
U is for undertow by Grafton, Sue
The lost city of Z : a tale of deadly obsession in the Amazon by Grann, David
The honor of spies by Griffin, W. E. B.
The honor of spies (LT) by Griffin, W. E. B.
Face boss : the memoir of a western Kentucky coal miner by Guillerman, Michael
Fall of Frost by Hall, Brian
Matthew Haly's book of upholstery : projects, tips, tricks, and techniques by Haly, Matthew
Against all odds : a novel by Hannon, Irene
The gone-away world by Harkaway, Nick
Act like a lady, think like a man : what men really think about love, relationships, intimacy, and commitment by Harvey, Steve
The cure for grief : a novel by Hermann, Nellie
The face by Hunt, Angela
Sweetwater gap by Hunter, Denise
Chosen to die by Jackson, Lisa
Trial by fire by Jance, Judith
The sweet by and by by Johnson, Todd
Violent Sunday by Johnstone, William
Life among the Lutherans by Keillor, Garrison
Once saved, always saved by Kendall, R. T.
The apothecary's daughter by Klassen, Julie
Fired up by Krentz, Jayne Ann
Weight loss surgery for dummies by Kurian, Marina
The untamed bride by Laurens, Stephanie
The missing (LT) by Lewis, Beverly
The missing by Lewis, Beverly
Irreplaceable by Lovely, Stephen
Guyaholic : a story of finding, flirting, forgetting ... and the boy who changes everything by Mackler, Carolyn
Blood and ice by Masello, Robert
The unbearable lightness of scones by McCall Smith, Alexander
Things I've been silent about : memories by Nafisi, Azar
A fair maiden by Oates, Joyce Carol
Hardball by Paretsky, Sara
The professional by Parker, Robert
Loving a lost Lord by Putney, Mary
Mortgages 101 : quick answers to over 250 critical questions about your home loan by Reed, David
Kindred in death by Robb, J. D.
Bed of roses by Roberts, Nora
The element : how finding your passion changes everything by Robinson, Ken
The Shanghai Moon by Rozan, S. J.
Fresh food from small spaces : the square inch gardener's guide to year-round growing, fermenting, and sprouting by Ruppenthal, R. J.
Rough country by Sandford, John
Fields of grace by Sawyer, Kim Vogel
Stop foreclosure now : the complete guide to saving your home and your credit by Segal, Lloyd
Shingles : new hope for an old disease by Siegel, Mary-Ellen
A measure of mercy by Snelling, Lauraine
Acts of mercy by Stewart, Mariah
Fireflies in December by Valent, Jennifer Erin
How to hear God's voice : an interactive learning experience by Virkler, Mark
The House of Wittgenstein : a family at war by Waugh, Alexander
Converting Kate by Weinheimer, Beckie
Hothouse orchid by Woods, Stuart
The ultimate cheapskate's road map to true riches : a practical (and fun) guide to enjoying life more by spending less by Yeager, Jeff

Books for Children (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Hip hop speaks to children : a celebration of poetry with a beat
Does my head look big in this? by Abdel-Fattah, Randa
All stations! distress! : April 15, 1912, the day the Titanic sank by Brown, Don
Easter Bunny in training by Cocca-Leffler, Maryann
The donkey's Easter tale by Colvin, Adele Bibb
Scat by Hiaasen, Carl
It's St. Patrick's Day, dear dragon by Hillert, Margaret
Ten little Easter eggs by Karr, Lily
Madame Pamplemousse and her incredible edibles by Kingfisher, Rupert
Confessions of a closet Catholic by Littman, Sarah
Hop! Hop! Hop! by Paul, Ann Whitford
Steal away home by Ruby, Lois
Easter surprises by Schaefer, Lola
The Easter beagle egg hunt by Schulz, Charles
Cool stuff 2.0 and how it works / And How It Works by Woodford, Chris

DVDs, Books on CD, & Music ordered Feb. 25

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
Freeway
Futurama : Bender's game
I could never be your woman
Crank
The spirit
The mystery of the Easter chipmunk
Bunny hop into spring!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The movie
The daze of summer

Books on CD
Panic
The little giant of Aberdeen County by Baker, Tiffany
Beat the reaper by Bazell, Josh
And another thing by Colfer, Eoin
The Christmas list by Evans, Richard Paul
The next 100 years by Friedman, George
Evidence by Kellerman, Jonathan
A bold fresh piece of humanity by O'Reilly, Bill
Dreams of the dead by O'Shaughnessy, Perri
Alex Cross's trial by Patterson, James
Beast of Babylon by Rollins, James
No less than victory by Shaara, Jeff

Music CDs
Twilight: The score
X by Adkins, Trace

New books we ordered February 25

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)
A prisoner of memory : and 24 of the year's finest crime and mystery stories
The backyard homestead
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Queen bee by Anthony, Mark
The perfect puppy : how to raise a well-behaved dog by Bailey, Gwen
Hunting Eichmann : how a band of survivors and a young spy agency chased down the world's most notorious Nazi by Bascomb, Neal
The well-trained mind : a guide to classical education at home by Bauer, S. Wise
Humpty Dumpty was pushed : a novel by Blatte, Marc
Darwin's garden : Down House and the The origin of species by Boulter, Michael Charles
The women : a novel by Boyle, T. Coraghessan
The all-new illustrated guide to gardening : planning, selection, propagation, cultivation, care by Bradley, Fern Marshall
The gospel for real life with study guide : turn to the liberating power of the cross ...every day with study guide by Bridges, Jerry
Bone crossed by Briggs, Patricia
Smash cut by Brown, Sandra
Blood and rage : a cultural history of terrorism by Burleigh, Michael
The quilting season by Chiaverini, Jennifer
German shepherds for dummies by Coile, D. Caroline
And another thing... by Colfer, Eoin
Scattered graves by Connor, Beverly
Necessary as blood (LT) by Crombie, Deborah
Necessary as blood by Crombie, Deborah
Evil without a face by Dane, Jordan
When March went mad : the game that transformed basketball by Davis, Seth
Lunatic by Dekker, Ted
Elyon by Dekker, Ted
Nuclear jellyfish by Dorsey, Tim
The rules of the game by Downie, Leonard
The Christmas list by Evans, Richard Paul
Pursuit of honor : a thriller by Flynn, Vince
The next 100 years : a forecast for the 21st century by Friedman, George
Fool's paradise : players, poseurs, and the culture of excess in South Beach by Gaines, Steven
The film club by Gilmour, David
Spade & Archer by Gores, Joe
Once upon a project by Griffin, Bettye
Merry, merry ghost by Hart, Carolyn
Midnight fugue by Hill, Reginald
The triple bind : saving our teenage girls from today's pressures by Hinshaw, Stephen
Ice by Howard, Linda
I, sniper by Hunter, Stephen
Rage of eagles by Johnstone, William
Evidence : an Alex Delaware novel by Kellerman, Jonathan
Love on a two-way street by King, J. L.
Under the dome by King, Stephen
One simple act : unforeseen miracles sparked by simple acts of generosity by Macomber, Debbie
Wyoming brides by Macomber, Debbie
Almost home by Macomber, Debbie
Spoiled : stories by Macy, Caitlin
Abraham Lincoln : a presidential life by McPherson, James
Christmas past and present by Medlicott, Joan
American rust by Meyer, Philipp
Breaking dawn (LT) by Meyer, Stephenie
Eclipse (LT) by Meyer, Stephenie
New moon (LT) by Meyer, Stephenie
Twilight (LT) by Meyer, Stephenie
Breach of trust by Mills, DiAnn
Fool by Moore, Christopher
War of the Bloods in my veins : a street soldier's march toward redemption by Morris, Dashaun
Intelligence and how to get it : why schools and cultures count by Nisbett, Richard
Little bird of heaven by Oates, Joyce Carol
Dreams of the dead by O'Shaughnessy, Perri
The body in the sleigh by Page, Katherine Hall
Alex Cross's trial by Patterson, James
The Great Depression & the New Deal : a very short introduction by Rauchway, Eric
Beast of Babylon by Rollins, James
Auctioneer by Samson, Joan
Revelation by Sansom, C. J.
No less than victory : a novel of World War II by Shaara, Jeff
Drood : a novel by Simmons, Dan
I hunger for you by Sizemore, Susan
Master of darkness by Sizemore, Susan
Mixed blood : a novel by Smith, Roger
King's shield by Smith, Sherwood
Storey's basic country skills : a practical guide to self-reliance by Storey, M. John
Vienna blood : a novel by Tallis, Frank
A death in Vienna : a novel by Tallis, Frank
The Yankee years by Torre, Joe
The cross and the switchblade by Wilkerson, David

Books for Children (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Show me the bunny! by Banks, Steven
Terrible Things : an allegory of the Holocaust by Bunting, Eve
The very first Easter by David, Juliet
The boy next door by Dower, Laura
Football genius by Green, Tim
Among the brave by Haddix, Margaret Peterson
The country bunny and the little gold shoes, as told to Jenifer by Heyward, DuBose
One thousand paper cranes : the story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue by Ishii, Takayuki
The true story of E. Astor Bunnyman and the eggs of wonder by Joyce, William
Panda's Easter basket by Morrow, Tara Jaye
We're going on a bear hunt : anniversary edition of a modern classic by Rosen, Michael
Robert Pattinson : true love never dies by Rusher, Josie
Syren by Sage, Angie
Minerva Louise and the colorful eggs by Stoeke, Janet Morgan
Easter egg haunt by Thaler, Mike

"Green" and socially responsible investing

These days, it seems like everyone is trying to be more socially aware. Our social beliefs affect our everyday behaviors, which for some, means protecting our environment by recycling, bringing your own bags to the grocery store, or driving a hybrid vehicle.

For others, being socially aware might mean giving up meat and shunning fur and leather products.

But social beliefs are not limited to consumer spending; they can also apply to investing and money management. How can you extend your social ideals to your portfolio? Can you invest with your conscience and still make money?

The Morningstar Investment Research Center has published a brand-new guide to help answer those questions. Topics include:

• Going beyond the hype of green investing
• Carbon regulation
• Energy investing in a carbon-conscious America
• Can you build an excellent socially responsible portfolio?

The title of the guide is "Green" and Socially Responsible Investing and is available for you to view and/or download.

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.

Woman's guide to money matters

Morningstar Investment Research Center has published a brand-new booklet just for women entitled The Woman's Guide to Money Matters. You may view and/or download it for your personal use (PDF format).Topics covered include:

• Setting up a budget
• How to set up an emergency fund
• What to do if you're divorced or widowed
• Taking care of your parents
• Where to turn for emergency cash

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.

Back by popular demand - tai chi classes

Spring tai chi classes will once again be offered by the Library beginning in March. Our last sessions filled up quickly so sign up now! The one-hour classes will be taught by Diana Hobgood, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified massage specialist.

The class times are as follows:

• 2:00 pm on Mondays: March 16 - May 4
• 10:00 am on Saturdays: March 21 - May 9
  

Each class is 8 weeks long and there is a $40 registration fee which is due before classes begin. Class size is limited, so please register early by stopping by the Library at 101 South Main Street. (Checks or cash only, please)

Benefits of tai chi exercise, which is a slow, gentle exercise system based on Chinese martial arts, include:

• improved posture
• flexibility
• balance
• lower body strength
• coordination
• physical endurance
• breath control
• stress management

If you have questions, please call the Library at 826-3712.

DVDs, Books on CD, & Music ordered Feb. 18

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
Beyond basics
Gifted hands : the Ben Carson story
The day the Earth stood still
Hocus pocus
The lucky ones
Monster's ball
Nothing but the truth
Oliver Twist (2007)
Pride and glory
The reader
Rick Steves' Europe 2000-2007
The tale of Despereaux
To be or not to be
Yes man
The comebacks
Death of a salesman

Books on CD
See you at the top by Ziglar, Zig

Music CDs
Alvin & The Chipmunks: Undeniable
Quiet nights by Krall, Diana

New books we ordered February 18

Below is a list of the books recently ordered by the library. There are only Adult books (Fiction and Nonfiction) this week. Click on the title to see more and request a copy!

Books for Adults (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Love is hell
On a raven's wing : new tales in honor of Edgar Allan Poe
Devil's garden by Atkins, Ace
Pride and prejudice by Austen, Jane
Quick study : a murder 101 mystery by Barbieri, Maggie
Yogi Berra : eternal Yankee by Barra, Allen
The school of essential ingredients by Bauermeister, Erica
Moloka'i by Brennert, Alan
Factory girls : from village to city in a changing China by Chang, Leslie
I gave dating a chance : a biblical perspective to balance the extremes by Clark, Jeramy
Played by Davidson, Dana
Classics for pleasure by Dirda, Michael
The witch's tongue by Doss, James
Shadow man by Doss, James
What goes on : selected & new poems, 1995-2009 by Dunn, Stephen
The trail of the wild rose : an English garden mystery by Eglin, Anthony
Boxing for beginners : a guide to competition & fitness by Finegan, Billy
Honestly dearest, you're dead by Fredrickson, Jack
Lost river by Fulmer, David
Trickery treat : an original novel by Gallagher, Diana
The eleventh victim by Grace, Nancy
Animals make us human : creating the best life for animals by Grandin, Temple
The last gig by Green, Norman
Go down together : the true, untold story of Bonnie and Clyde by Guinn, Jeff
Living witness : a Gregor Demarkian novel by Haddam, Jane
Nothing pink by Hardy, Mark
His needs, her needs : building an affair-proof marriage by Harley, Willard
Boys 'r' us by Harrison, Lisi
Awaken the diet within : from overweight mom to beauty queen: my nine steps to successful weight loss by Havey, Julia
North of beautiful by Headley, Justina
Promise of the wolves by Hearst, Dorothy
In hovering flight by Hinnefeld, Joyce
Where do I go? by Jackson, Neta
Sun, sea and murder by Jeffries, Roderic
Babylonne by Jinks, Catherine
The backward life : in pursuit of an uncommon faith by Jones, Jarrod
Libby Langdon's small space solutions : secrets for making any room look elegant and feel spacious on any budget by Langdon, Libby
Heather's gift by Leigh, Lora
Trust me by Leonard, Peter
A plague of secrets : a novel by Lescroart, John
Have to have it : a nannies novel by Mayer, Melody
Razor sharp by Michaels, Fern
The scoop by Michaels, Fern
Rain storm : only love could calm her raging storm by Miller, Vanessa
Jury rigged by Moore, Laurie
A beautiful place to die : a novel by Nunn, Malla
Burn : a novel by Phillips, Suzanne
Perfect you by Scott, Elizabeth
Blue moon by Speer, Cindy Lynn
Lost it by Tracy, Kristen
Dixieland delight : a football season on the road in the Southeastern Conference by Travis, Clay
The Pluto files : the rise and fall of America's favorite planet by Tyson, Neil deGrasse
Cutting for stone : a novel by Verghese, A. (Abraham)
Instant replay : the day that changed sports forever by Verna, Tony
The temptation of the night jasmine by Willig, Lauren
The leisure seeker (LT) by Zadoorian, Michael

New and improved test prep site

Did you know that you can practice for those important college-entrance and professional exams right from the library's website? With the ACT coming up soon, now is the time to get acquainted with LearningExpress Library™, an easy-to-use interactive website for students and adult learners alike.

At LearningExpress Library™ you get:

• Dozens of practice tests to choose from (see list)
• Simulated testing in a timed environment
• Instant feedback and scoring to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses
• Individual user accounts to save works-in-progress and completed tests
• Detailed answer explanations for each test question
• And more!

Best of all, you can access LearningExpress Library™ online anytime, anywhere!

LearningExpress Library™ has redesigned their website for a more intuitive testing experience. Explore their Learning Centers to find the most comprehensive collection of test-preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources available. Over 770 online practice tests and interactive skill-building tutorials are available, along with more than 130 e-book titles developed by expert academic and industry professionals.

Not just for students
With today's global economy and emphasis on twenty-first century skills, LearningExpress Library™ helps patrons of all ages prepare for success in life by meeting a broad range of career-oriented needs, including:

• Preparing for professional certification, licensing, and aptitude tests in health care, civil service/government, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, military, and real estate, among others
• Improving workplace skills such as resume building, interviewing techniques, job search and assessment, business writing, and core computer skills

Get your library card and start exploring LearningExpress Library! For more information or assistance, please call the library at 826-3712 or send an email.