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The
Bi-Monthly Publication of the Oak
Ridge Public Library
May
- June 2009
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MAY
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GET CAUGHT
READING
MONTH!
The
mystery of language
was revealed to
me. I knew
then that “w-a-t-e-r”
meant the wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand.
That living word awakened my soul, gave it light, joy,
set it free!
Helen Keller
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May is National Good Car-Keeping Month and
the Library has resources so you can keep your engine running
smoothly.
Michael and Linda Gray give you the fundamental
knowledge and experience to help you own and maintain a vehicle in
Auto Upkeep: basic car care, maintenance, and repair (NF
629.287). Keep yourself safe and your car reliable with easy to
follow instructions and detailed pictures. Discover
in advance how to handle roadside emergencies and communicate
with mechanics.
RV Repair and Maintenance Manual (NF 629.226) by Bob
Livingston is a complete technical manual and troubleshooting
guide for motorhomes, travel trailers truck campers or vans. This
updated edition includes chapters on solar powered systems and
diesel engine service. Find out all you need to know about
interior care and expanded chapters cover advanced electrical
systems, including LP gas systems. This book will help you improve
the service life of virtually every item in your RV.
For experienced mechanics, the Library has a large collection
of Chilton’s manuals for truck, van, and automobile
repair, covering imported and domestic vehicles. These books are
located at the Information Desk and require a $10 deposit before
checkout.
Keep your car on the road, not in the repair shop! |
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Cook
Up Some Latin Flavor |
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Cook up some Latin flavor
and celebrate National Salsa Month. Authentic Mexican:
regional cooking from the heart of Mexico (NF 641.597) by Rick
Bayless includes 6 flavorful salsa recipes with regional
variations. Learn about the cooking of the American Southwest with
The Feast of Sante Fe (NF 641.597) by Huntley Dent and find
out how to make Scorpion Chili Paste. The Best
International Recipe (NBNF 641.590) contains many salsa
recipes including one featuring
grilled bananas. |
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See the
World on DVD! |
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Whether you are an
armchair traveler or wish to preview a new location, these DVD’s
will entice you.
One of the last
wildernesses on Earth, Alaska (TRAV ALASKA) has more miles
of coastline than all the other states combined. Tag along with
travelers Ian Wright and Bradley Cooper as they bike, kayak, and
hike in the Artic.
Enter the
mysterious world of The Lord of the Rings with New
Zealand 2 (TRAV NEW ZEALAND) and explore rainforests,
glaciers, volcanos and reefs as guides Ian Wright and Zay Harding
lead you through a land of immense natural
beauty.
Visit Belgium and
Luxembourg (TRAV BELGIUM) and get an insider’s view of
Antwerp’s diamond industry. Learn the art of lace making and
visit the townhouse of Renaissance painter
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Rubens. You’ll also see
the site of the battle of Waterloo and stay in a country castle in
the tiny town of Hasselt.
The fairy tale city of
Venice: queen of the Adriatic (TRAV ITALY) inspires
travelers with its jeweled Basilica, the pink marble Palace of the
Doges, Sansovino Library, and the landmark Clock all which
surround the Piazza San Marco, named the most beautiful room in
Europe.
Cradle of the
Renaissance, Florence (TRAV ITALY) is the home of many
cultural masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da
Vinci. This DVD showcases the city as a museum in itself, allowing
you to watch history unfold through the eyes of the artists,
architects and thinkers who gifted Florence with their
masterpieces.
Watch these DVD’s,
then rush out to buy tickets!
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Oak
Ridge’s Unique History
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The
commemorative book, Oak Ridge, Tennessee,
the Secret City: celebrating
the 60th anniversary of the Gates Opening,
(NBNF 976.873), is now available for checkout. Packed with
pictures, this book covers the early history of Oak Ridge and
includes many never before seen photographs. One chapter shows
locations, past and current, for a unique look at Oak Ridge.
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Learn about
The Secret City’s
past with
these books! |
If you missed one of D.
Ray Smith’s newspaper articles, be sure to checkout Historically
Speaking (NBNF 976.873). Two volumes have been issued,
collections for 2006 and 2007, which cover a wide range of
subjects in Oak Ridge’s history. Learn about John Hendrix, The
Prophet of Oak Ridge, The Wheat Community and how the final
location for the Manhattan Project was decided. |
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The
Ashes of Worlds
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Kevin J. Anderson
presents the triumphant conclusion to one of the most exciting
science fiction epics of our time, The Ashes of Worlds (NBSF).
This grand finale depicts humanity fighting one another,
galactic empires clashing and elemental beings devastating
planetary systems. The Saga of Seven Suns is one of the
most
colorful and spectacular epics of the past decade. The
previous books in this series, Hidden Empire, A Forest of
Stars, Horizon Storms, Scattered Suns, Of Fire and Night and
Metal Swarm, are located in the Science Fiction section. |
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