Statistical Abstract

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Statistical Abstract of the U.S.

The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.

Digital Microfilm

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Digital Microfilm

Browse PDF images of New York Times and Wall Street Journal issues from January 2008 to two months ago. Browse by newspaper title and exact date. Use New York Times Current or Wall Street Journal Current to search by topic.

Business Insights: Essentials

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Business Insights: Essentials

Research, analyze and compare companies and industries with industry rankings, profiles, market share data, company histories and more. Formerly Business & Company Resource Center.

Fresh City Life My Branch--We've Got Tech!

Submitted by Becker on August 24, 2012 - 11:05am
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The Library's amazing Community Technology Center has a wide range of technology classes at the Central Library, everything from computer basics to job search skills, but did you know that Fresh City Life My Branch also offers technology classes with friendly folks from the CTC or with your neighborhood librarian?

From one-on-one help to current tech topics, check out the technology classes available at a branch near you!

Tech Open Houses are designed for you to bring in your gadgets (laptop, tablet, eReader) and get one-on-one help with your questions--especially ones about downloading eBooks!

Every Monday, 11 a.m. - 12 noon at Ross-University Hills

Weigh and Win: Get Paid to Lose Weight

Submitted by james on July 31, 2012 - 11:58am
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Weigh and Win!

A Weigh and Win kiosk is now available for use during normal business hours in the Burnham Hoyt Room, Level 1 of the Central Library. The public is invited to join the program and use the kiosk to measure their BMI (body mass index). Participants with a BMI over 25 will be eligible to receive financial incentives for losing weight.

Weigh and Win is a free program sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, to help participants move towards a healthy lifestyle by providing tips on healthy eating, and detailed exercise regimens based on your current activity level.

Some of the benefits of this program include:

  • Daily Coaching
  • Tracking Your Progress Online
  • Cash Rewards for Success
  • Monthly Prizes
  • A Healthier You!

172 hours on the moon : a novel

by Johan Harstad

DPL Rating:
3
Reviewer:
Becker
Reviewed on:
April 26, 2012
Tags:

Would you enter a lottery for a chance to spend a week on the moon? What if you knew there was a chance that you'd never come back? NASA is trying to revitalize the space program and get everyone excited about moon exploration, years after the first Apollo flights. They...

The difference between you and me

by Madeleine George

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
extra medium
Reviewed on:
March 25, 2012
Tags:

I've been waiting for this book to come out ever since I heard Madeline George read a hilarious make out scene where the kisser's skills were compared to a piece of cut cantaloupe (ew!). It's finally out and it's awesome! Anyway... Jesse (haircut courtesy of her Swiss Army Knife, giant...

2012 Audie Award Nominees

Submitted by Becker on February 27, 2012 - 7:34pm
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First Grave on the Right

The Audie Awards recognize distinction in audiobooks and spoken word performance, and are presented by the Audio Publishers Association. Here are some of the 2012 nominees owned by DPL:

Bossypants, Tina Fey, narrated by Tina Fey (Biography/Memoir, Humor)

Here Comes Trouble, Michael Moore, narrated by Michael Moore (Biography/Memoir)

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou, narrated by Maya Angelou (Classic)

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