Thursday, July 27, 2006

New Links on our web for the week of July 28, 2006 Books and Reading The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson "Visitors can browse through these works if they so choose, or perform simple or proximity searches across the entire text." (SR) Colleges and Careers College is Possible "...the American Council on Education (ACE) has created the “College is Possible” program to motivate and provide assistance to students from underserved communities to seek a college education." (SR) Holidays Durga Puja information and links about this Hindi festival. Homework Success in Mathematics “…. how to study mathematics, how to approach problem-solving…. and when and how to get help.” (SR) Algebra: In Simplest Terms "uses practical examples as illustrations of various principles and axioms." (SR) S.O.S. Math "offers 2,500 different pages with clear, concise explanations of Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Matrix Algebra, and Mathematical Tables." (LIB) Leisure Subway Navigator "This site provides access to subway maps for more than 100 cities worldwide, showing best routes, transfers, and an estimate of time required for travel. Includes links to official websites of individual transport providers and selected tourist attractions. In English and French. From the Paris Transport Authority." (LII) Jonko Auto Repair Online "a nice way to learn more about auto repair, whether one is a practicing mechanic or mere curious neophyte." (SR) The Home Sewing Association "helpful information about all aspects". (SR) Parenting Resources CoolMath4Parents: Get Ready for Kindergarten "organizes dozens of math-learning opportunities by daily activity such as dressing, driving, snacking, etc." (STN) Reference Desk Identity Theft Resource Center "visitors can access victim information guides, learn about recent (and some ?classic?) consumer scams." (SR) Teacher Resources Knowledge Media Laboratory "...teachers and others can create engaging knowledge representations on the web for their own use". (SR) 12:09:40 PM     Book reviews from 'Get Your Paws on a Good Book' participants. By These Ten Bones by Clare Dunkle: I loved the names used and it's a good quick read. Queen's Play by Dorothy Dunnett: The second book about Francis Crawford of Lymond is set in France and loaded with French quotes and Queen Mary of Scotland at age 8. It's harder to follow than her first book about Lymond as he plays someone else in most of the book while protecting friends, family, and little Mary. The characters of O'Liam Roe, Prince of Ireland, and Oonagh O'Dwyer are both worth further books. Robin Stewart is one more cross Lymond will bear. 25 Ways to Win with People: by John C. Maxwell: This is a wonderful book. Truly without realizing the value of the people around us, we simply can't win. Sign of the Qin by L.G. Bass: I love this book, but I'm also one of those people who love Chinese mythology and legends. 10:31:02 AM

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