Beaverton City Library Staff Suggests

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.

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?"

You also have the option to listen as the entry is read to you.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

How many hours would you survive?

In this unbelievable yet true story, adventurer Aron Ralston is injured in a rock climbing accident.

This gripping tale is told in both flashbacks and real time, and there's rarely a dull moment. Even knowing the outcoming- all you have to do is look at the cover!- the reader is still drawn into the story, eager for every detail of his unique experience.

A movie based on this autobiography, starring James Franco, was released in theaters in 2010 under the title "127 Hours".

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Aron Ralston

Monday, August 22, 2011

Anatomy Illustrations online

Our human anatomy books are very popular and often checked out. You now have access to human anatomy drawings and illustrations online through Science Online, a database provided by your Washington County Libraries:

Human Anatomy Diagrams without Labels

New versions of human anatomy diagrams without labels have been added to Science Online, providing valuable tools for reinforcing what students are learning in their lessons. Perfect teacher handouts, these diagrams will be useful for students to test themselves or for instructors to use as tests in class.

Just use your library card to logon!

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

And, Don't Hold the Anchovies, Please!

My third grade teacher introduced me to the words and art of Shel Silverstein and I have been a fan of his children's books since that time.

Every Thing on It, scheduled to be released in a few weeks, introduces a collection of previously unpublished poems and drawings by Mr. Silverstein. Thanks again, Mr. Dorsey.