2009 Year of Science

Einstein's Mistakes

Even a genious makes mistakes.

This book offers insights into aspects of Albert Einstein that many don't usually consider: his mistakes and the role they played in the discovery of his theories.



Physics for future presidents : the science behind the headlines

A book so brilliant that I can’t help feel (as a writer), ‘I wish I’d thought of that.’ ~Brian Clegg - Popular Science

Washington County Assessor Maps

A patron was looking for the owner of a particular piece of property in Washington County. Although I knew the information would be available at the Assessor's office, I found that what he needed (and much more) was actually available online through the Washington County Intermap site. Using either the actual address of the property, the real property account number or the map & taxlot ID number, a wealth of information can be found with just a click. Ownership information is shown along with "overlay" information. This page includes the ground water resource area, sanitation district, fire district, park district, school district (listing the specific elementary, middle and high schools), election and commissioner districts, census tract, garbage hauler, and whether the parcel is within the Urban Growth Boundary. The assessment and taxation report lists the date of sale of the property with the sale price, market land value, market building value, market total value, taxable assessed value, legal description, lot size, building size, year built, and improvement information with details. Zoning information, contour lines and air photos are also available from this site.

Language Counts

Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language

This witty and informative book debunks myths that bamboozle word-loving fansand offers a delightful primer on the eccentricities of the English language. ~Publisher Synopsis

I love it when you talk retro : hoochie coochie, double whammy, drop a dime, and the forgotten origins of American speech

The phrase drinking the Kool-Aid is a mystery to young people today, as is 45rpm. Even older folks dont know the origins of raked over the coals and cut to the chase. Keyes ("The Quote" "Verifier") uses his skill as a sleuth of sources to track what he calls retrotalk: a slippery slope of puzzling allusions to past phenomena. ~Publishers Weekly

Eating Disorders

Every year, desperate parents try to save their daughters from starving themselves to death.

Battling eating disorders [videorecording (DVD)]
The beginner's guide to eating disorders recovery by Nancy Kolodny 2004

Eating disorders information for teens : health tips about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating disorders 2005

Hope, help, & healing for eating disorders : a new approach to treating anorexia, bulimia, and overeating by Gregory Jantz 2002

The parent's guide to eating disorders : supporting self-esteem, healthy eating, & positive body image at home by Marcia Herrin, 2007

Gaining : the truth about life after eating disorders by Aimee Liu 2007

Treating and preventing adolescent mental health disorders : what we know and what we don't know : a research agenda for improving the mental health of our youth pt. IV - Eating Disorders 2005

New Exercise DVDs at the Beaverton City Library

10 Minute Solution: Dance Off Belly Fat

Designed to help viewers shrink their waistline in the minimum amount of time, this workout program uses a series of dance inspired segments to offer belly-fat burning results in just 10 minutes.




10 Minute Solution: Quick Tummy Toners

Fitness expert Jessica Smith leads the viewer through five different ten minute workouts each designed to flatten, tone, and strengthen the abdominal area.





10 Minute Solution: Dance off Fat Fast
Designed to allow the busiest people enough time to get in shape and have fun along the way, this program offers five separate workouts, all only 10 minutes in length. Featuring dance fitness expert Leah Sarago, each segment conditions the cardiovascular system and burns calories while incorporating dance.

8 Min Core Workouts: Abs, Arms, Thighs, Buns and Stretch

Presented in the signature ":08 min" fitness format, this DVD allows viewers to choose either beginner, intermediate, or advanced skill levels and begin toning their body straight away. For anyone who has ever wanted to try Pilates or yoga but have been too intimidated to make the effort, this is the ideal introduction to both forms of exercise.

Do you have the AAMA exam preparation book? No, but we do have Learning Express!

Hello!
I would like to bring your attention to the database called Learning Express Library.
The question is a familiar one, they need a test preparation exam book... Just one problem. Some of the text exam prep books cost upwards of $100 and it's rare for us to have many of them, if at all.
Learning Express Library contains Certified Medical Assistant, Dental and Nursing, Post Office Exams, preparation for GED, SAT, and many many many more.

Once you click on Learning Express, you will need to enter a valid library card. Then you will need to do a search in the top left hand corner, such as medical assistant

Then you will see a list of tests. You click on the test you want and then choose, to the far right, log on with the green plus..

Then you will need to register, simple registration, no fee...

Then it saves it to your area and you can take the test. Some tests are timed. You may also retake the test. You can see the answers and the reasons why, as well.

Good luck and happy studying!