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Time Was...Time Is... Riding the Rails
The great railroad revolution: the history of trains in America by Christian Wolmar
Railroads across North America: an illustrated history by Claude Wiatrowski
The robber barons: the great American capitalists, 1861- 1901 by Matthew Josephson
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Look What's In Large Print March 2013
Computers for seniors for dummie [Large print] by Nancy Muir
Using the internet safely for seniors for dummies [Large print] by Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir
Twelve steps to a compassionate life [Large print] by By Karen Armstrong
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Will Travel for Food
For many, part of the fun of visiting new places is exploring the restaurants, markets and foods unique to that area. We have books to help you find these culinary delights.
Food lovers' guide to Boston: the best restaurants, markets & local culinary offerings by Patricia Harris & David Lyon
Food lovers' guide to Brooklyn: the best restaurants, markets & local culinary offerings by Sherri Eisenberg
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Hey kids, I told you LB was still at it. He just got home from his last trip for a while, a week in Chicago, Illinois. Now, LB's been to Chicago before (briefly) and I'm sure that many of you have been there too, being that it is so close. But I haven't, so most of what LB saw was new to me. First of all, LB got to take the train. It's the second time he's ridden one. I think LB just has to go on a cruise ship and he'll have experienced pretty much every type of transportation there is. And he got to meet Sue. Have you met Sue? She's big and has a very nice smile. She's a T-Rex skeleton at the Field Museum. And he spent a bit of time exploring Nacy Pier where he rode a ferris wheel and he went to the top of the Willis Tower. Apparently LB is not afraid of heights. He's been lots of places way up high! But I think he's ready to stay put for a while. I'm glad because it's been lonely around here without him.
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Γεια σας παιδιά! Now don't adjust your screen — that's just "Hi Kids" in Greek. Yup, LB just got back from exploring Greece. Looks like he had lots of fun eating lobster, seeing ancient art and swimming in the ocean. I bet you know more about Greece than you think you do. The Olympics originated there, and you know all those gods in the Percy Jackson books you like? Yup. They're from Greece too. And if you like Baklava, they make it in Greece. Yum! Sounds like a place I'd like to go. Keep you eyes open.
World Series 2012
Major League Baseball is jetting toward the World Series faster than vendors can toss hot dogs to the hungry crowd. This year the World Series begins on October 24, 2012, so only a little over a month away. Will the Detroit Tigers make it into the playoffs? Only time will tell. We are one game behind the White Sox, so keep your fingers crossed and check out our awesome books and dvd's hightlighting Detroit's finest. Go Tigers!
The Detroit Tigers: a pictorial celebration of the greatest players and moments in Tigers history by William M. Anderson
Great Fourth Grade Reads
Looking for some great Fourth Grade reads? Try some of these:
The strange case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
The one and only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; illustrations by Patricia Castelao
Tales of a fourth grade nothing by Judy Blume; illustrated by Roy Doty
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Ciao ragazzi.
That's Italian for "Hi Kids". LB is at it again. He justreturned from a pretty amazing trip to Rome and Venice in Italy. You know, the birthplace of pizza and gelato. Mmmmm. Course there are lots of other neat things to do and see in Italy besides eat. You can visit things like the Coliseum and the Pantheon in Rome that were built way back in Roman times (a long long time ago — before even your grandparents were born). You can ride a gondola in Venice like LB did. Venice has more canals then streets so gondolas are special boat taxis. Looking at LB's pictures is making me hungry. I think it's time for lunch.Top 10 Reasons to Pick up a CPL Reusable Canvas Bag
You've probably seen our heavy-duty canvas bags around town. People use them not just at the library, but at the grocery store, at school and more. We present a top 10 list of why you should get one!- Eco-friendly unbleached canvas
- Holds even the really, really big books
- Helps keep down the cost of gasoline and petroleum products
- Some stores give you a credit when you bring your own bag
- You'll save the lives of 14 million trees
- You can personalize it with decorations
- It doubles as a dog tote
- Long wide straps make it easy to carry
- It makes a great gift
- New reduced price! Only $2 while supplies last!
Travel to the Wild
National Geographic guide to national parks of the United States by [Thomas B. Allen ...
Chow Down Delights: Trail of Crumbs
Trail of crumbs: hunger, love, and the search for home: a memoir by Kim Sunee — one woman's story of the strength, perseverance, and passion that food brought to her life. At the age of three Kim Sunée was abandoned at a South Korean marketplace by her mother. Left with only a handful of food Sunée survived three days and nights before a she was found by a police officer. Adopted by a family in New Orleans she was one of two Asian children in her community growing up. At 21 she became involved with a French businessman, moved abroad, and gained the title of stepmother to his eight year old daughter. Throughout her journey whenever she felt uneasy, lonely or out of place preparing and cooking gourmet meals brought her comfort and calm.
Continental Cuisine
Cooking the West African way: revised and expanded to include new low-fat and vegetarian recipes by Bertha Vining Montgomery and Constance Nabwire
Simply Ming one-pot meals: quick, healthy & affordable recipes by Ming Tsai & Arthur Boehm
Madhur Jaffrey's step-by-step cooking: over 150 dishes from India and the Far East . by Jaffrey, Madhur
Chow Down Delights: The Year of Eating Dangerously
The year of eating dangerously: a global adventure in search of culinary extremes by Tom Parker Bowles — In this book, Bowles travels to ‘hot’ culinary locales around the world to sample the unique and sometimes bizarre cuisine. He examines the relativity of food and proclaims that "one man’s pea is another man’s tripe."
London Travel
Even if you can't make it to the Olympics in London this summer, you can use these books to plan (or daydream about) a trip to this fantastic city.
Fodor's 25 best London by Louise Nicholson; [additional writing by Sue Dobson]
London by main contributor, Michael Leapman
Frommer's London day by day by Joe Fullman
Museum Adventure Passes Are Back!
The popular Museum Adventure Pass program is back for its fifth and final year. Get all the details on our Local Attractions page.Tulip Time Festival
It is spring time. The Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan is underway from May 5-12, 2012. Don't miss the unique festival of beauty with the display of millions of tulips. Also enjoy the showcasing of Dutch heritage and culture through dance, art, theatre and much more. Tulip Time Festival.Pure Michigan
Michigan is filled with mysteries, myths and majesty. See everyone's favorite places that vividly show the state's uniqueness. Get familiar with our great state, our endless freshwater coastline, and our major destination cites throughout the state. Let us celebrate Michigan. Welcome to a better state — Pure MichiganSpring Break Mini-Breaks
Plymouth-Canton School's Spring Break starts on April 6th and you may have a great trip already planned. But if you can't fit in a long vacation to sunnier climates, why not plan a mini-break? We have some fantastic travel guides for close-by locations.
Detroit & Ann Arbor: a great destination by Jeff Counts
Fodor's 2012 Chicago by Margaret Kelly
