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Staff Picks September 2018
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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end
by Atul Gawande
A prominent surgeon argues against modern medical practices that extend life at the expense of quality of life while isolating the dying, outlining suggestions for freer, more fulfilling approaches to death that enable more dignified and comfortable choices. By the author of The Checklist Manifesto. A #1 New York Times best-seller.
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive.
-Tawna, Village
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The North water : a novel by Ian McGuireThe Volunteer, a nineteenth-century Yorkshire whaling ship, becomes the stage for a confrontation between brutal harpooner Henry Drax and ex-army surgeon Patrick Sumner, the ship's medic, during a violent, ill-fated voyage to the Arctic. Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive.
-Tim, Central Information Services
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The long way to a small, angry planet
by Becky Chambers
Joining the crew of the aging Wayfarer, a patched-up ship that has seen better days, loner Rosemary Harper must unexpectedly risk her life when they are offered the job of a lifetime, which teaches her valuable lessons about love and trust, and that having a family isn't the worst thing in the universe.
Digital Formats: Available in eBook and eAudiobook from Overdrive, and always available in eBook and eAudiobook from hoopla.
-Daniel, Northwest
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Greatest showman /
The life story of P.T. Barnum the creator of the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
"I liked the music, the dancing, the actors, and the overall look of the movie." -Ann, Ralph Ellison
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets /
In the 28th century, two operatives are charged with the mission of saving the city of Alpha and the future of the universe.
"This is SO GLEEFULLY Luc Besson!! Similar visual and sonic feel to The Fifth Element (also by Besson). It made me feel like a kid watching it!" -Aleisha, Northwest
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Red 2 /
Retired CIA agent Frank Moses reunites with his team to track down a missing portable nuclear device.
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Intro to Tablets and Mobile Devices
Saturday, September 15,
2:00 pm
Program Room (A)
Did you receive a new tablet, smartphone, or mobile device recently? Have questions or just want to know how to get the most out of it? Bring your device and our friendly library staff will work with you to answer any questions you may have - from eBooks, Internet access, email, and more!
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YA Lovers Book Group
Saturday, September 22,
3:30 pm
Children's Storytime Room C
Fans of young adult fiction! Finally, a place just for you. Join us as we launch our brand-new Young Adult book group for both teens and adults. In this inaugural meeting, we will be discussing our favorite YA books and selecting our group's must-reads for the next several months, as well as getting YOUR input on what you'd most like to see as we develop this new community. We will select our first group books at this meeting, but come ready to recommend your favorites and get some great ideas for yourself as well as hearing about some of the best new YA hitting the shelves! This is program open to teens sixth grade and up and adults.
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Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides the full text of many consumer health magazines (including Better Nutrition, Harvard Health Letter, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, and others), health-related pamphlets and health reference books.
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