For several hours a week, I work at the Huntley Library re-shelving items. During this process, opportunity presents itself for me to peruse materials Iād not see while looking on my own. Very often I say to myself, oh, that looks interesting … and then I keep it or jot down the info. Iāll share some with you that pique my interest.
The Complete Self Massage Workbook
Kristine Weber
615.822 WEB
It seems everyone has some aches and pains. Weād probably all like to DO something about those that does not involve expense, PT, drugs, and/or leotards! This massage book appears to have some potential, plus it has loads of pictures and specific, step-by-step instructions. The front cover says āover 100 simple techniques for re-energizing body and mindā. Exercises are organized by symptom. Less than 100 pages.
Tiny Food Party: bite-sized recipes for miniature meals
Teri Lyn Fisher
641.812 FIS
Tired of chicken wings as an appetizer? Huntley Library has hundreds of cookbooks! This one looked fun. Excellent photos. TINY FOOD PARTY: bite-sized recipes for miniature meals. Book sections include tiny snacks, itty-bitty entrees, desserts, plus fancy drinks. Check out page 122 for petite cinnamon-sugar palmiersā¦a mini-version of āelephant ears.ā How about those next time you host cards or book club?
Elizabeth and Hazel: two women of Little Rock
David Margolick
379.263 MAR
Where were you in September 1957? Can you remember the desegregation of schools in Little Rock? Does an iconic photograph come to mind? An interesting looking book has that picture on the front cover. Itās called: ELIZABETH AND HAZEL: two women of Little Rock. These two teens were on polar opposite sides that day; Elizabeth, one of the Little Rock Nine, and Hazel, part of the taunting white crowd. Author David Margolick ācharts the labyrinthine turns of this complex relationshipā¦ā because, unbeknownst to the vast majority of Americans, a few years later, Hazel reached out to Elizabeth to apologize.
How Underwear Got There: a brief history
Kathy Shaskan
JUV 391.42 SHA
Got some 4th graders coming to your house for a weekend? Kids too ācoolā to be read to anymore? Hereās a book to put at their bedside. They will not be able to resist. HOW UNDERWEAR GOT THERE: a brief history by Kathy Shaskan. From loincloth to panty raids, the illustrations in this 46-page book are priceless.
