New Historical Drama/Fiction in the Library

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New Ian Rankin Books in the Library

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New Harlan Coben Books in the Library

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More Free eBooks

 

There are more sites than ever providing free access to online text and audio books. Many of the books are older classics that are “in the the Public Domain” as they are no longer covered by copyright law, however some sites may be hosting material illegally. Check the authenticity of host/editor of the site before you download.

The Online Books Page (hosted by Univeristy of Pennsylvania)- over 30,000 free ebooks from classics to more modern titles. Good subject coverage.

Etext Centre (hosted by the University of Virginia) - one of the original ebook libraries on the web, includes staff recommended lists.

Many Books (uses a similar database list to Project Gutenberg) - modern and classic titles, with good subject coverage.

Microsoft Reader (not all books are freely accessible) - good for free dictionaries to download in multiple languages.

Classic Reader (Public domain books) - Includes books, plays and short stories with some author biographies and portraits. Over 3,400 titles too choose from with easy author/title search function.

There are other sites such as Page By Page Books  which also have free ebook access to classic titles but their editors or hosts cannot be ascetained.

Audio book sites covered by a Creative Commons License (a non profit organisation that provides free tools for authors, artists, and educators to mark their creative work with the freedoms they want it to carry) inlcude -

 Telltale Weekly (free perfomances released five years after their first appearance here or after a hundred-thousand purchases of the recording, whichever comes first. These recordings will be freely available for download at The Spoken Alexandria Project) - covers mostly classic literature.

Literal Systems (professional actors re-tell classic stories) - smaller number of classic books available but quality of recordings makes up for this. Older material is cleared to make room for new titles. Shakespeare’s sonnets may be relisted if demand arises.

 

Manga - New Stock Review VI for Volume 2’s!!!

    Kare Kano - Vol.2

Yukino decides that she wants to confess her feelings to Soichiro. She’ll need all of the analytical skills she has to figure out just how to do it. But, does he still love her after he’s seen what she’s really like? And, will she even get a chance to see him at all when they’re both so busy with the school sports festival?

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     Magical Miracle - Vol.2

Merleawe has left her hometown and moved to Viegald to attend the magical school to become a wizard. One day, on the way to her school, she bumps into Vaith who is the follower of the wizard master, Sylthfarn who is currently missing. Vaith thought she was Sylthfarn and brings her to the castle where the followers of the master wizard gather.

 See the Library Reading Area Wall Display for more titles - more info available from TokyoPop and Amazon

Manga - New stock Review V for Volume 2’s!!!

    Faeries Landing - Vol.2

Ryang and Gigi, Ryang’s 3rd evil affinity, take center stage as their relationship hits high drama. Can Fanta calm the turbulent waters rippling between Ryang and Gigi? It also looks like Fanta has some problems of her own!

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    Loveless - Vol.2 - 16+

Ritsuka mourns the loss of his older brother Seimei, and endures the physical abuse of his mother, who has lost control of her emotions now that her eldest son is gone. While attempting a second visit to Ritsuka’s house, Shinonome is confronted by a new, more powerful duo of assassins, Natsuo and Yoji, codenamed Zero. Soubi arrives to rescue Shinonome, and squares off against Zero alone…

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   Vampire Doll - Vol.2

Guilt-Na-Zan is a vampire aristocrat who was sealed into a cross by Kyouji’s ancestor more than 100 years ago. Now Kyouji has revived him - although he was resurrected as a doll and can only transform into his real figure when he sucks blood from Kyouji’s sister Tonae.

 

See the Library Reading Area Wall Display for more titles - more info available from TokyoPop and Amazon

Personal and Social Education - IB/WBQ Online

***New Audio-Visual Resources***

Boozeville - AV613.81 EDU 

Online access via Novell Screen/Health & Care/Boozeville Alcohol Education Toolkit 

This resource doesn’t just provide information about alcohol, but also explores reasons why people drink, hosts an alcohol encyclopaedia, holds quizzes for each of the five sections,  has tailored lesson plans and all with over one hour of original animation. Enables tutors to confidently tackle alcohol education in the classroom, extend the CD-ROM activities through customisable lesson plans and  monitor students’ progress through a password protected section.

 

Contraception : The Computer Game - AV 613.9 HAS

Online access via Novell Screen/Health & Care/Contraception the Computer Game

This resource offers 1-6 players or teams a chance to test out their knowledge, risk assessment and decision making skills in relation to sexual issues. An engaging and non-threatening way of addressing a difficult subject area. This has laso been recommended for use by other Llandrillo tutors.

 

Mental Health DVD - AV362.2 4VE - 7 Day Loan

Contains 3 programmes about mental health (Winning the Mind Game, Losing It and Without You) covering eating disorders, depression, OCD and exam stress . These support developing confidence and responsibility, a healthy, safe lifestyle, good relationships, to reflect on and access strengths, the causes, symptoms and treatments for stress & depression, self-awareness and  emotional health.

Has been recommended by the Department of Education and other Llandrillo tutors.

 

Reference this ……. in the IT Workshop

Did you know the library Reference Section has now moved up to the IT Workshop?

Do you know it contains more than just dictionaries?

 How can you do a proper search on Google if you don’t know where to begin?? And how can you prove that the articles in Wikipedia are full of true facts???

 Pears Cyclopedia 2008

Whittakers Almanack 2008

Almanacks are no longer just tides and calendars; they’re a pocket size guide to the world around you. Full of amazing and easy to find facts that you won’t get anywhere else. Written by experts and with information you can trust….. and you don’t need broadband to open them.  

   Fact File 2008

   Guide to Social Services 2008 (including policy explainations)

 

National Statistics Office Social Trends

Looking for statistics to support your essays? Don’t know which site to trust or where to source them? These books above have been produced by government sources that collect social data and subject experts to help you see the trends hidden among all the numbers.   

  Trotman Students Book 2008

  How to fill out your UCAS Application

Still don’t know where you’ll go from here? Want impartial and trustworthy advice? Two of the best books in the business let you know about all aspects of choosing and applying to University. The Student Handbook includes college profiles, details of study grants available and more…..

New Stock - Art and Design Directories

**NEW FOR 2008**

***JUST IN***

The Art & Design Directory 2008- CareerScope Guides - http://www.isco.org.uk/

Provides help in finding the right FE/HE/Postgraduate courses throughout the UK with details of entry requirements, fees, content, application procedures and course contact details.

Find in the library at Reference shelf 378.

 

 

Second Steps:One stop resource for setting up a business in the applied arts -Morenment,C

This pocket size guide includes sections of self promotion, marketing, copyright, selling via galleries and the Internet, manufacturing and grant awards. Contact details of useful organisations and trusts are also provided.

Find it in the library at shelf number 700MOO.

 

The Marcan Handbook of Arts Organisations - Millenium Ed - UK & Ireland

Extensive listings of regional, national and international arts and cultural organisations. Directory headings include architecture, visual arts, design, crafts, theatre, classical music, film and literature. There is also a small section for ’Late Entries’.  

ind this in the library at shelf number 700MAR.

New Stock - Welsh Yearbook 2008

 

The standard reference book and compendium of factual information for public life in Wales. Essential for businesses, local government, charities, pressure groups, journalists and government officials at all levels. Includes details of over 1,700 organizations, pressure groups, public bodies, trade unions, schools and colleges, daily and local newspapers and voluntary bodies based in Wales today.

New for this year:

• Analysis of the Assembly Elections May 2007
• Guide to The Government of Wales Act 2006
• Coalition politics in Wales

Available in the library at shelf 942.9 BAL