Author: Reynolds, Jason, author. Kendi, Ibram X., writer of introduction.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: 305.8009 REYNOLDS
Format: Books
Summary: "The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited"--Dust jacket flap "The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited. Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas--and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives."--
Author: Garfield, Simon, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 030.9
Format: Books
Summary: Delves into the history of the encyclopedia from Ancient Greece to today and examines what has been lost in the digital age of infinite information. "The encyclopedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, a good set conveyed a sense of absolute wisdom on its reader. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira Gandhi helped millions of children with their homework. Adults cleared their shelves in the belief that everything that was explainable was now effortlessly accessible in their living rooms. Now these huge books gather dust and sell for almost nothing on eBay. Instead, we get our information from our phones and computers, apparently for free. What have we lost in this transition? And how did we tell the progress of our lives in the past? All the Knowledge in the World is a history and celebration of those who created the most ground-breaking and remarkable publishing phenomenon of any age. Simon Garfield, who "has a genius for being sparked to life by esoteric enthusiasm and charming readers with his delight" (The Times), guides us on an utterly delightful journey, from Ancient Greece to Wikipedia, from modest single-volumes to the 11,000-volume Chinese manuscript that was too big to print. He looks at how Encyclopedia Britannica came to dominate the industry, how it spawned hundreds of competitors, and how an army of ingenious door-to-door salesmen sold their wares to guilt-ridden parents. He reveals how encyclopedias have reflected our changing attitudes towards sexuality, race, and technology, and exposes how these ultimate bastions of trust were often riddled with errors and prejudice. With his characteristic ability to tackle the broadest of subjects in an illuminating and highly entertaining way, Simon Garfield uncovers a fascinating and important part of our shared past and wonders whether the promise of complete knowledge--that most human of ambitions--will forever be beyond our grasp."--
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: Riggleman, Denver, author. Walker, Hunter, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 973.933
Format: Books
Summary: "As the US capitol was attacked on January 6, 2021, the White House went dark for seven hours and thirty-seven minutes. It was my job to turn the lights on. The void happened to overlap with the hours when supporters of former President Trump brawled with police, smashed windows, and rampaged through the halls of Congress as his loss to Joe Biden was being certified. Why the White House went dark, I didn't know, and, in fact, I didn't really care. In my time as an Air Force intelligence officer embedded with the National Security Agency, I learned not to make assumptions. It might have been an innocent mistake; it could have been a cover-up. What mattered to me -- as the senior technical advisor to the House select committee tasked with investigating the attack, as a former Republican congressman who'd become deeply disturbed by my own party, and as an American -- was why they stopped tracking the calls, what happened next, and who was in charge. The answers I found shocked me to my core."--
Author: Krasniak, Michelle, author. Zimmerman, Jan., author. Ng, Deborah, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 658.872
Format: Books
Summary: Get social with the bestselling social media marketing book. No person can ignore social media these days--and no business can afford to ignore it either. Our lives are mediated through the flicker of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram--and brands are increasingly interwoven with our online identities. Even for the 90% of marketers who interact with social media regularly, its pace and scale can be confusing to the point of distraction. Social Media Marketing All-in-One For Dummies helps you take a step back, make sense of the noise, and get your brand voice heard over the babble--in the way you want it to be. These nine mini-books in one give you essential, straightforward, and friendly guidance on how to use the major social platforms to promote your business, engage your customers, and use feedback to make your product or service the best that it can be. From evaluating the right social mix and planning your strategy to the really fun stuff--like creating videos on Snapchat and TikTok, diving deep on a podcast, or looking pretty on Pinterest--you'll find everything you need to get your social ducks in a row and say the right things. And once the campaign is over, you can follow the guidance here to evaluate success and iterate on your approach, before getting right back out there for an even bigger second bite.
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F DEGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: Grant, Kimi Cunningham, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F GRANT
Format: Books
Summary: When Transom Shultz goes missing shortly after returning to his tightly knit hometown of Fallen Mountains, Pennsylvania, his secrets are not the only ones that threaten to emerge. Something terrible happened seventeen years ago. Red, the sheriff, is haunted by it. Possum, the victim of that crime, wants revenge. Chase, a former friend of Transom's, is devastated by his treacherous land dealings. And Laney worries her one thoughtless mistake with Transom could shatter everything she's built. As the search for Transom heats up and the inhabitants' dark and tangled histories unfold, each must decide whether to live under the brutal weight of the past or try to move beyond it. In Fallen Mountains, even loyalty, love, trust, and family can trap you on a path of tragedy.
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: DiGerolamo, Tony, author. Starmax, Vig cover artist.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F DIGEROLA
Format: Books
Author: Belfort, Jordan author.
Published: 2013 2007
Call Number: 332.6 BELFORT
Format: Books
Summary: The former head of the notorious investment firm Stratton Oakmont describes the rise and fall of his financial empire, his life of jet-setting glamour and excess, and the scandal that destroyed his empire, sent him to prison, and led to a near-fatal brush with drug abuse.
Author: Wu, Cheng'en, approximately 1500-approximately 1582, author. Yu, Anthony C., 1938-2015, translator, editor.
Published: 2012
Call Number: F WU
Format: Books
Summary: The story of Xuanzang, the monk who went from China to India in quest of Buddhist scriptures. Anthony C. Yu's translation of The Journey to the West,initially published in 1983, introduced English-speaking audiences to the classic Chinese novel in its entirety for the first time. Written in the sixteenth century, The Journey to the West tells the story of the fourteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China's most famous religious heroes, and his three supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures. Throughout his journey, Xuanzang fights demons who wish to eat him, communes with spirits, and traverses a land riddled with a multitude of obstacles, both real and fantastical. An adventure rich with danger and excitement, this seminal work of the Chinese literary canon is by turns allegory, satire, and fantasy.
Author: Hanks, Patrick.
Published: 2003
Call Number: 929.4
Format: Books
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one. Guardians must remain present.
Open to all ages. Registration required. Stories, songs, and fun! This storytime will feature stories in English and Spanish and is for the whole family. We ask that guardians remain present during the event. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
¡Cuentos,
canciones y diversión! Esta hora de cuentos contará con libros y canciones en
inglés y español y es para toda la familia.
Open to adults. Registration required. Contact the library to schedule an appointment. Learn how to search the Internet, navigate email accounts and social media, and how to use programs such as Microsoft Word. Have a special need? Please ask, A mask is recommended for this program as it involves one-on-one instruction with a staff member on the computer. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
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