NoveList Plus is a wonderful database of fiction and nonfiction titles. With an advance search you have the ability to locate titles based on author's nationality and/or cultural identity (i.e. Native American).
NoveList Plus can recommend books based on your favorite author. Author Read-alikes.
NoveList Plus is so much more than a database of books.
You can access NoveList Plus from http://www.wccls.org/ under online resources/ literature.
Check it out today!
Retired blog for staff use only. Things we think you might like to know,as well as suggestions for reading, listening and viewing.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
FREE eBooks!
Would you like to add to your eBook library without depleting your bank account? Check out these websites for FREE eBooks.
Baen Books: Science Fiction and Fantasy books from the publisher, Baen.
Book Lending: Not really free but this site matches lenders and borrowers of Kindle e-books.
Digital Book Index: provides links to full-text digital books.
E-Discover the Classics: 500 classics. This site was created by The Colorado Library Consortium and Douglas County Libraries.
Munseys: At this site you are able to find books based on your device type. 20,000 titles.
These are a few of the lesser known free e-Book sites. Google free eBooks to discover more, such as the original: Project Gutenberg.
Baen Books: Science Fiction and Fantasy books from the publisher, Baen.
Book Lending: Not really free but this site matches lenders and borrowers of Kindle e-books.
Digital Book Index: provides links to full-text digital books.
E-Discover the Classics: 500 classics. This site was created by The Colorado Library Consortium and Douglas County Libraries.
Munseys: At this site you are able to find books based on your device type. 20,000 titles.
These are a few of the lesser known free e-Book sites. Google free eBooks to discover more, such as the original: Project Gutenberg.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dreams of hitting the jackpot...
Sometimes I indulge myself and wonder what would I do if I won it big in Vegas? But, then more importantly I start to wonder is it even possible?
21, bringing down the house: the inside story of six M.I.T. students who took Vegas for millions by Ben Mezrich might just answer that question.
An intriguing read about gambling and what is legal and/or ethical and is it worth the risk.
Lipstick, Gold and more
If you are fascinated or intrigued by how things are made please be sure to check out the online resource: How Products Are Made: An Illustrated Guide To Product Manufacturing
There are 7 volumes so don't wait to answer that all time favorite question, "how is that made?"
There are 7 volumes so don't wait to answer that all time favorite question, "how is that made?"
You also have the option to listen as the entry is read to you.
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