Friday, December 13, 2013

The Voice of Indiana's 44th Regiment

Part 2: Formation and Photos
This book is part two of a three
part series and follow Part 1: Biographies
and Regimental Statistics. Its picks up
where Part 1 ends with the Staff and
Company Information, including over
250 photographs. Part 2 is an intimate
firsthand record of events in the citizen-
soldiers' uncensored words, including
those offensive to our modern ear,
drawn from letters, diaries, newspaper
accounts, military reports, memoirs,
and out-of-copyright books, covering
the formation of the regiment unto the
first battle. It will be followed by
Part 3: Battles & Provost Guard Duty.
Author: Margaret Hobson

Fighting Cancer

A Guide For Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers
*First Steps
*What Is Cancer?
*Diagnosis, Staging, Curability
*Understanding Specific Cancers
*Why Cancer Develops
*Cancer Treatments
Yale University Press

The Nature of Animal Healing


The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide To Caring For Your Dog or Cat

*the truth about vaccines, diet, and disease
*why your pet gets sick and how to prevent
illness-naturally
*the key to identifying pet ailments from A-Z
*recommendations on herbs, nutritional supplement,
and natural remedies
*understanding the emotional and spiritual nature of
your pet

Ballantine Book/Random House

Modern Poetry

The Oxford Companion to Modern Poetry
This Companion is offered both as a reference
work and as a history, a map of modern poetry
in English.
Oxford University Press

1896 Christmas From Boston

The Original Boston Cooking-School Cook Book 1896
By Fannie Merritt Farmer
Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc.

Egg-nog I
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons wine or
1 tablespoon brandy
Few grains of salt
Beat egg slightly, add salt,
sugar, and wine; mix
thoroughly, add milk,
and strain. Wine may be
omitted, and a slight
grating nutmeg used.

Buck Lake Ranch

Nashville of the North
A History by Mike Vanburen

Each summer, the weekly entertainment menu at
Buck Lake Ranch featured vaudeville acts, animal
stunts, dancing troupes, comedians, magicians and
acrobats. There were novelty groups, wrestling matches,
and a cornucopia of famous television and movie stars.

Located west of Angola
Interest and support in the park
Call 517-278-8185


Fuel Economy

The Official Government Source For Fuel Economy
www.fueleconomy.gov

*Find and compare cars online
*2014 Fuel Economy Guide online

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Applying For Scholarships?

Steuben County
Community Foundation
Visit: steubenfoundation.org
665-6656
Deadline for all general scholarship
programs is February 15, 2014

Family Law

Children In Need Of Services
Indiana Practice 2013-14 Edition
Thomson Reuters
Westlaw

This volume examines the Indiana laws and procedures which seek
to protect minor children from those who would do them harm or
otherwise fall short of providing the safe homes which the law requires.
It also examines the legal safeguards which protect parents from
unnecessary intrusions into their privacy, as well as the state's
obligation to make reasonable efforts to reunite families.

Turning Memories Into Memoirs

A Handbook For Writing Lifestories
the complete guide to writing your
autobiography
Denis Ledoux
Soleil Press

Journey To The Past

A Genealogical Record of the Descendants
of David and Catherine Blanck Smith
Sandusky County Ohio To Steuben County
Indiana And Beyond
by Dorris Sickels Smith

Nation Shapes

The Story Behind the World's Borders
examines the importance of country
boundries...
Organized geographically and by region
of the world
The emphasis is on countries of major
importance in the modern global economy








ABC-CLIO

Smithsonian Music/Smithsonian Knowledge

The compelling narrative explores the roots of all genres, from monastic
chants of the Middle Ages to the grandeur of the classical period, from
the modern rhythms of blues and jazz to hip-hop and pop.
Lavish, compelling, and visually stunning, this is the ultimate
story of how music has shaped the world.
www.dk.com

The complete visual reference
 that shows you what other
encyclopedias only tell you..
DISCOVER the mysteries of Tutankhamun's tomb
SEE the birth of a star
JOURNEY back in time to the building of the Great Wall of China
INVESTIGATE signals from space
www.dk.com

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The Dome In The Valley

The History and Rebirth of the West Baden Springs Hotel
is the comprehensive, scholarly, and well-documented record
of the storied Indiana resort and architectural gem.
James M. Vaughn

Crown Hill

Crown Hill sits majestically in the midst
of a large city, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The book marks not only 150 years of
a remarkable history, but also reflects the
beauty of life itself.





Indiana Historical Society Press

A Field Guide to American Houses

 
Fully expanded, updated, and freshly designed
second edition of the most comprehensive
and widely acclaimed guide to domestic
architecture...






Alfred A Knopf

Christmas Doll Display

Dolls from around the world are on display in the Reference Department.
Gift from Pam McDonald

New Book List

Genealogy
Melungeons: Examining An Appalachian Legend

Reference
Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings
Knowledge Encyclopedia
Life at the Speed of Light
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Business
Basic Facts about the United Nations
Family Law: children in need of services
Christmas: a candid history
Women's Health
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets
Prescription for Natural Cures
Holistic Pain Relief
Fighting Cancer
The Nature of Animal Healing
The Book of Herbs
The Original Boston-Cooking
Achieving the Good Life After 50
A Field Guide to American Houses
Music: The Definitive Visual History
Christmas Around the World
Leaves of Grass
A Christmas Memory
The Oxford Companion
The Divine Comedy
The Discovery of Middle Earth
The Iraq War Encyclopedia
The Friendly Persuasion

Indiana Collection
Crown Hill
The Dome in the Valley

Local Collection
Darnall Spence Steers Stuckey Sill
The Voice of Indiana's 44th Regiment




Steuben County Genealogical Society

Christmas Party And White Gift Auction
Bring a finger food to share in addition to a wrapped gift to be
auctioned to the highest bidder.
Monday December 16 at 7:00 pm  Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
Auctioneer Shirley Friel

Everyone Welcome! You don't have to be a member.

Monday, December 9, 2013

The Discovery of Middle Earth

A treasure hunt that uncovers
the secrets of one of the world's
great civilization, revealing dramatic
proof of the extreme sophistication
of the Celts, and their creation of the
earliest accurate map of the world.









W.W Norton & Company

Basic Facts About The United Nations

Basic Facts about the United Nations serves as a trusted guide to the world's leading
international organization and its system of related agencies.

United Nations Department of Public Information

Christmas Around the World

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the origins of Christmas, or how Christmas is celebrated in different countries? This turn of the century book offers a great introduction to Christmas.
Author Mary P. Pringle