Connect Your Summer
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We All Scream for Ice Cream
The ultimate ice cream book: over 500 ice creams, sorbets, granitas, drinks, and more by Bruce Weinstein
Ice cream treats: easy ways to transform your favorite ice cream into spectacular desserts by Charity Ferreira ; photographs by Leigh Beisch
Jeni's splendid ice creams at home by Jeni Britton Bauer
Geek Dad
Are you a tech-savvy dad looking to Geek Out with your kids by sharing your love of science and technology. Ken Denmead, editor of GeekDad, a blog on Wired magazine's Web site has a fun series of books filled with activities for all ages.
The geek dad book for aspiring mad scientists: the coolest experiments for science fairs and family fun by Ken Denmead
Geek dad: awesomely geeky projects and activities for dads and kids to share by Ken Denmead ; foreword by Chris Anderson
Picnic Stories
We're going on a picnic! by Pat Hutchins
Teddy bears' picnic cookbook by Abigail Darling; illustrated by Alexandra Day
Peanut and Pearl's picnic adventure by story by Rebecca Kai Dotlich; pictures by R.W. Alley
How to Use Facebook for Business
Facebook is a place you want to be if you own a company — especially if you're a small or medium business, even if you're a B2B company. It's a place to connect with your customers and get their feedback. It's a place where you can build a community around your brand. And it's actually a place where you can convert leads to sales, if you do it right.The reasons for being there, and what you do once you're there, will vary from business to business, but there are plenty of good reasons to create and run a page for your company. Learn why and how to best use Facebook to meet your business goals from Mike McClure, president of Social Media Club Detroit and Executive Creative Director at The Yaffe Group on Tuesday, July 10, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.
Cookbooks for Teens
Student's go vegan cookbook: over 135 quick, easy, cheap, and tasty vegan recipes by Carole Raymond
Cooking up a storm by Sam Stern, with Susan Stern
Teens cook dessert by Megan and Jill Carle, with Judi Carle
Time Travel Science Fiction
In the garden of Iden : a novel of the company by Kage Baker
Pastwatch : the redemption of Christopher Columbus by Orson Scott Card
Time and again by Finney, Jack
The centurion's empire by Sean McMullen
Armchair Traveler
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The time traveler's wife: a novel by Audrey Niffenegger
To say nothing of the dog, or, How we found the bishop's bird stump at last by Connie Willis
Kindred by Octavia E.
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Medical Drama at the Movies Part 1
And the band played on [videodisc] by HBO Pictures
Awake [videodisc] by GreeneStreet Films ; Weinstein Company ; Open City Films
Awakenings [videodisc] by Columbia Pictures
Coma [videodisc] by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Martin Erlichman production
Medical Drama at the Movies Part 2
Patch Adams [videodisc] by Universal Pictures
Philadelphia [videodisc] by TriStar Pictures presents a Clinica Estetico production; produced by Edward Saxon and Jonathan Demme; written by Ron Nyswaner; directed by Jonathan Demme
Puncture [videodisc] by A Like Minded Pictures; with Cherry Sky Films; produced and directed by Adam Kassen, Mark Kassen; written by Chris Lopata
I Know Someone With Health Issues for Kids
I know someone with cancer by Sue Barraclough
I know someone with dyslexia by Sue Barraclough
I know someone with diabetes by Vic Parker
I know someone who is obese by Sue Barraclough
Teen Health
You: the owner's manual for teens: a guide to a healthy body and happy life by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz, and Ellen Rome ; with Ted Spiker ...
Remembering Elvis
Elvis Presley was told he'd never make it as singer. He kept trying until one late night at the recording studio, it all came together like magic. The rest is history and he went on to become one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Stop by the display showcase and remember Elvis. Earn CYS badges too. If you fill out a quiz and correctly answer all the questions, your name will be entered in a drawing for 2 free tickets to the Michigan Elvis Fest, July 13 and 14 in historic Depot Town, Ypsilanti. The quiz is located next to the Michigan Elvis Fest poster on the large print shelf. Return quizzes to the Help Desk.
Tone it Up for Summer
Leslie Sansone. Just walk [videodisc]: ultimate 5 day walk plan
Walk your way thin. Walk it off, tone it up. [videodisc] by Sansone, Leslie
Jane Fonda prime time. Trim, tone & flex [videodisc] by directed by Darren Capik
30 minutes to fitness. Lift [videodisc] by produced and directed by Greg Twombly
Bob Harper. Totally ripped core [videodisc] by produced by Watch It Now Entertainment ; Fitness Now TV
Medical Mystery #1
Imagine yourself as a medical detective. Put your skills to the test by solving the following mystery — the first of 4 this summer. Read all the clues, find out the answer, and send your guess to askcpl@cantonpl.org with the subject line "Medical Mystery #1". After you send your guess you should claim your Sleuth It or Be Well badge. The contest winner must solve all 4 mysteries this summer to be entered in a drawing for a prize. Good Luck!
Clues
- I was a deadly virus
- During my outbreak, between 50-130 million people died
- Soldiers, sailors and other travelers helped me spread across the world
- The first case in the U.S. was reported in the state of Kansas
- Most of my victims were young, healthy adults
Stretch it Out for Summer
Flat abs. Pilates [videodisc] by Winsor, Mari
Weight loss yoga [videodisc] by Styler, Trudie
Strengthen & restore yoga [videodisc]
Lower body pilates [videodisc]
Yogalosophy [videodisc] by Mandy Ingber
Making Healthy Food Choices Books for Kids
Apples, cherries, red raspberries: what is in the fruits group? by Brian P. Cleary; illustrations by Martin Goneau; consultant, Jennifer K. Nelson
Green beans, potatoes, and even tomatoes: what is in the vegetable group? by Brian P. Cleary; illustrations by Martin Goneau; consultant, Jennifer K. Nelson
Medical Drama on TV
Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 1, Discs 1 & 2 [videodisc]
Dr. Quinn, medicine woman. The complete season one, Vol. 1 [videodisc] by CBS Television
Emergency! Season one, Disc 1 [videodisc] by Universal ; Mark VII Limited


