Monthly Archives: December 2011
Monday Children’s Book Reviews for December 26, 2011
Kwanzaa, a non-religious African-American celebration of cultural reaffirmation, is a seven-day celebration that begins on Dec. 26 and continues through Jan. 1. Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance since … Continue reading
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Bread & Wine
The Italian Baker: the classic tastes of the Italian countryside–its breads, pizza, focaccia, cakes, pastries, and cookies / Carol Field ; photography by Ed Anderson. Publishers Weekly Reviews: After 26 years, journalist and cookbook author Field returns with a revised … Continue reading
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Monday Children’s Book Reviews for December 19, 2011
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!! It can be a lot of fun to cook and bake, and share the results with others. Whether you are new to it, or have been doing it for a long time and have a collection of favorite recipes, … Continue reading
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The Divine Cosmos
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it … Continue reading
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Monday Children’s Book Reviews for December 12, 2011
What is Christmas, and why is it such a big deal? Christmas is perhaps the most widely celebrated holiday in the United States, and people enjoy it for many different reasons, some religious, some secular, some a combination of the … Continue reading
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War of the World Views
Two bestselling authors first met in a televised Caltech debate on “the future of God,” one an articulate advocate for spirituality, the other a prominent physicist. This remarkable book is the product of that serendipitous encounter and the contentious—but respectful—clash … Continue reading
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Monday Children’s Book Reviews for December 5, 2011
Do you love Harry Potter? Can’t get enough of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe series? Have I got a trilogy for you! It’s funny, serious, scary, creepy, imaginative, and mind boggling! 100 Cupboards by N. D. Wilson “After … Continue reading
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Finding Children’s Stuff On The Alameda County Library Website
The Alameda County Library Website is changing and getting better all the time! If you use the website, you are probably familiar with the Kids link on the web page. But some of the new resources can be found some … Continue reading
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Job Seekers Workshop @ the Union City Library
Revitalize your job search . Effective Job Search Strategies Friday December 2 , Friday–3:30 to 5 p.m. Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center presents a FREE WORKSHOP for job seekers. Effective Job Search Strategies will give you tips and successful approaches to win … Continue reading
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