Learning Express Database

As a resident of Oregon you have 24/7 access to Learing Express. Learning Express is a database that can be accessed through http://www.wccls.org/ under Online Resources- careers.
"Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you." ~Learning Express website.

The biggest secret is that there are downloadable exam ebooks. The list of available titles include:

• 501 Algebra Questions



• Pre-GED Language Arts Writing



• GED Math



• Air Traffic Control Test Prep

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Adapt!

"From a spaceport in the Mojave Desert, to the street battles of Iraq, to a blazing offshore drilling rig, to everyday decisions in our business and personal lives, this is a handbook for surviving—and prospering—in our complex and ever-shifting world.

"...When faced with complex problems, we have all become accustomed to looking to our leaders to set out a grand vision, experts to draw up a detailed plan of action, or gurus who can provide us with some infallible solution.

In this groundbreaking book, Tim Harford shows us a new and inspiring approach to solving the most pressing problems in our lives."
(quoted from author website: http://timharford.com/books/adapt/ )

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Kickin' it old school

Okay, I admit it. I am a proud product of the 70's and 80's. I came of age during the John Hughes era. So when I saw this little tome and read the description, my heart sang a bit and I quickly added my name to the waiting list. Now I'm craving a Marathon bar.

Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes, and Trends of the 70s and 80s by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper

So you want to be a gardener?

But do you want to become a Master Gardener?

About this time of year, your efforts to begin a garden are paying off. Greens and sprouts are taking off. Beneficial insects and worms are crittering about, and you are learning from our great collection of books on gardening here at the library.

But have you ever wanted to take it further and learn so that you can use those skills or teach others? Exploring a Master Gardener certificate, taught by the Oregon State University Extension service, is a popular endeavor for many people who fall in love with gardening here. That means that the winter classes fill quickly. If you want to lean more, be prepared to sign up for this in September.

That is just around the corner!

Summer (finally!) Reads

Now that temperatures have reached a summertime-ish level, your thoughts may be turning to beach reads. The New York Times has an interesting list of books to get you started.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/27/books/summers-beach-books-get-a-makeover.html?pagewanted=1&ref=books

Happy summer reading!