Episode Transcript
[00:00:17] Speaker A: Greetings readers. Welcome to the first December edition of Library News. The holidays are upon us and to kick off the holiday season, the Friends of the Library for the Blind held their annual Holiday concert fundraiser on November 22nd. A good time was had by all as we listened to Barbershop Quartet Antique Harmony as well as great performances from Frank, Freight Train Strong and Cindy Ray on keyboard. It was a fun evening of songs, laughs and conversation.
The Friends have generously given the library money every year for library programs, 3D printers, equipment and special projects. A big thank you to everyone who attended the concert and to the Friends for their support.
[00:01:03] Speaker B: We wanted to take a moment to share an important update about our blog. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and enhance your experience, we are currently undergoing some exciting renovations behind the scenes. This means that for the time being, we will be posting less frequently than usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we promise it's all in service of bringing you better content and a more engaging experience in the near future. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make our blog better than ever. In the meantime, feel free to explore our past posts, the information on the site, and stay tuned for some exciting new content coming soon. We can't wait to share the new and improved blog with you.
[00:01:43] Speaker C: Now for the top 10 nonfiction books downloaded from Bard Stay Off My Operating A Heart Surgeon's Metabolic Health Guide to lose weight, prevent disease, and feel your best every day db122267 by Philip Ovadia Dr. Ovadia shares the complete metabolic Health System to prevent disease and optimize your health, a system that the diet and drug industries don't want you to know about.
Unlike quick fix seven day radical diets, Dr. Ovedia's approach is a sustainable, long term solution that works. This book teaches how most leading causes of death are rooted in metabolic disease. How to measure and improve your metabolic health from a doctor's perspective how to eliminate your need for most supplements with a nutritionally complete diet how to eat metabolically healthy on any diet, from carnivore to vegan how light everyday exercises benefit you more than brutal workouts How Metabolic Health holds the answer to most health, food and fitness questions. Whether you've suffered from chronic disease or want to prevent them decades from now, Stay Off My Operating Table will help you to take back control of your health from the institutions and experts that have failed you.
The Art of my Story As America's first Woman speaker of the House DB 123812 by Nancy Pelosi in the Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history, not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in America, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming healthcare. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best prepared and hardest working speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground or stand her ground with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.
Ancient Secrets to Healing with herbs, essential oils, CBD and the most powerful natural medicine in history db123685 by Josh Axe draws on centuries of traditional, Chinese, Ayurvedic, and biblical medicine to identify specific dietary choices, medicinal herbs, and mind body practices for more than 70 common conditions, from hypothyroidism to autoimmune disease. In Ancient Remedies, Dr. Axe explores the foundational concepts of ancient healing, eating right for your type, and living in sync with your circadian clock. Readers will learn how traditional practitioners identified the root cause of each patient's illness, then treated it with medicinal herbs, mushrooms, cbd, essential oils, and restorative mind body practices. What's more, they'll discover how they can use these ancient treatments themselves to cope with dozens of diseases, from ADHD to diabetes to hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, and beyond.
[00:05:25] Speaker A: The Court of Last Resort the true story of a team of crime experts who fought to save the wrongfully convicted. DB 121531 by Earl Stanley Gardner In 1945, Earl Stanley Gardner, noted attorney and author of the popular Perry Mason mysteries, was contacted by an overwhelmed California public defender who believed his doomed client was innocent. William Marvin Lindley had been convicted of the rape and murder of a young girl along the banks of the Yuba river and was awaiting execution at San Quentin. After reviewing his case, Gardner agreed to help. It seemed the fate of the redheaded killer hinged on the testimony of a colorblind witness. Gardner's intervention sparked the Court of Last Resort, the Innocence Project of its day. This ambitious and ultimately successful undertaking was devoted to investigating, reviewing, and reversing wrongful convictions. Owing to poor legal representation, prosecutorial abuses, biased police activity, bench corruption, unreliable witnesses, and careless forensic evidence testimony, the crimes rape, murder, kidnapping, and manslaughter the prisoners underprivileged and and vulnerable men wrongly convicted and condemned to life sentences or death row with only one the devotion of Earl Stanley Gardner and the Court of Last Resort.
Secrets of the Octopus DB 120553 by Sy Montgomery this book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals.
Control the Conversation how to charm, deflect, and defend your position through any line of questioning.
DB123894 by James O'Pyle and Marianne Carnage in Control the Conversation the authors guide you in crafting a response to a question, not just an answer.
A response should be multidimensional and include relevant and compelling information that goes beyond a mere answer. The authors help you build and apply this skill set. You will learn how to manage the four areas of people, places, things, and events in time. You will also develop competence in techniques that will help you take control and get your message across. In any kind of interview, you will discover how to master answer enhancers such as keywords and body language. Analyze a question and understand the motivation behind it. Use questions artfully as part of your response. With these skills as part of your repertoire, you will also learn to apply them in specific applications such as job interviews, sales, common exchanges, meetings and media dating, and family Fears of a Setting.
[00:08:42] Speaker B: Sun the Disillusionment of America's Founders DB124055 by Dennis C. Rasmussen Whatever sense of hope the founder fathers may have felt at the new government's birth, almost none of them carried that optimism to their graves. Franklin survived to see the Constitution in action only for a single year, but most of the founders who lived into the 19th century came to feel deep anxiety, disappointment, and even despair about the government and the nation they had helped to create. Indeed, by the end of their lives, many of the founders judged the Constitution that we now venerate to be an utter failure that was unlikely to last beyond their own generation. This book tells the story of their disillusionment. The book focuses principally on four of the preeminent figures of the period 1787 George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. These four lost their faith in the American experiment at different times and for different reasons, and each has his own unique story.
London's number one dog walking agency DB123851 by Kate McDougall In 2006, Kate McDougall was working a safe but dull job at the venerable auction house Sotheby's in London after a clumsy accident nearly destroyed a precious piece of art. She quit Sotheby's and set up her own dog walking company. Kate knew little about dogs and nothing about business, and no one thought being a professional dog walker was a good use of her university degree. Nevertheless, Kate embarked upon an entirely new and very much improvised career walking some of the city's many pampered pooches, branding her company London's number one dog walking agency. With sharp wit, delightful observations and plenty of canine affection, Kate reveals her unique and unconventional coming of age story as told through the dogs and the London homes and neighborhoods they inhabit. One walk at a time, she journeys from a haphazard 20 something to a happily and surprisingly settled adult with love, relationships, drama and home ownership along the way. But as Kate says, it's all down to the dogs and what they taught her about London and life.
The Great Crash DB123935 by John Kenneth Galbraith of Galbraith's classic examination of the 1929 financial collapse, the Atlantic Monthly said economic writings are seldom notable for their entertainment value, but this book is. Galbraith's prose has grace and wit and he distills a good deal of sardonic fun from the whopping errors of the nation's oracles and the wondrous antics of the financial community. Now, with the stock market riding historic highs, the celebrated economist returns with new insights on the legacy of our past and the consequences of blind optimism and power plays within the financial community.
Psalms and Proverbs for everyday life 100 daily devotions DB122030 by Joel Osteen Begin the day with a positive mindset with a journey through the Psalms and Proverbs. Led by number one New York Times best selling author Joel Osteen, the books of Psalms and Proverbs offer encouragement, wisdom, guidance and peace. They teach us how to pray, how to lament, how to worship, and ultimately how to rest in God's character. When we trust in who God is and believe that he always wants the best for us, we are able to find contentment and live into who God has called us to be. In this 100 day devotional, best selling author Joel Osteen offers readers daily encouragement from the Psalms and Proverbs that will uplift and inspire on even the most difficult days.
[00:12:16] Speaker C: Sparkle and Shine A Makerspace Monday Holiday Workshop will take place on Monday, December 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm this month everyone can get creative. Craft your own colorful mosaic luminaries and personalized salt dough ornaments to light up your holiday season. Perfect for all ages. This Hands on event is the ideal way to make unique festive decorations while having fun together. As an extra surprise, sign up and you'll receive a Braille chocolate bar. Makerspace Monday is offered in person at the Library for the Blind and Print, Disabled and virtually via Zoom. You can find the link to register on our blog at IowaLibrary blog or call the library and we can help you get registered. For any questions about Makerspace Monday, contact Denise bean at Denise Beanlind State IA US or 515-452-1338.
[00:13:21] Speaker A: Many Faces of Bard will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00pm via Zoom. The topic this month will be advanced searching a deep dive into the NLS catalog. The program will begin with a presentation by Dominic Spinelli, Head of the NLS Collection Development Section. After the presentation, they will entertain questions about the presentation or anything else relating to Bard. Contact the library to get the login information.
[00:13:50] Speaker B: On Monday, December 16th at 6pm, the NLS Patron Engagement section will host the quarterly Patron Corner via Zoom. The topic for this month is yet to be announced. Contact the library for the login information or go to IowaLibrary blog. The patron Engagement Section from the National Library Service is offering a new program to assist patrons using the My Talking Book scan on their smart speaker. The program will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 7pm until 8pm Eastern Time. The first program was held Nov. 21 and the next one will be Dec. 19. A brief presentation will begin the session. Presenters will spend the remainder of the time answering questions about the presentation. This program is the first of a limited series that will be provided as we roll out this new way to access and play talking books available through.
[00:14:37] Speaker C: Bard that all may read. A monthly NLS program that focuses on NLS Braille Ereader will not be held in December due to the holidays.
The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1 for the holidays.
Please don't hesitate to contact the library with questions or comments at 515-281-1323 or by email at librarylind state ia us. The library is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Happy reading.
