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Real People in Fiction

Calling all non-fiction readers out there! Did you know that there are novels written about real people? I am a fiction reader myself but I love coming across fictionalized stories about real people. Most authors who write these tales do hours of research on their real protagonist. Neat huh? Here is a list of books you may want to try:

Free Software

Are you leery about downloading free software or web applications because they might put your computer at risk? One of the many excellent sites you can visit to find trustworthy and free software is PC Magazine. The layout is easy to browse with subject categories, application names,description of the applications and the associated hyperlinks. Watch for the Hall of Fame notations beside their most popular selections.
Pat

Summer Job Fair

It’s never too early to start looking for a summer job.  The City of London is hosting its Summer Job Fair on Saturday, January 30, 2010, 12 – 3 pm at the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre (656 Elizabeth Street).

 Summer 2010 job opportunities are available in London’s neighbourhood playgrounds, aquatic services, Storybook Gardens and day camps.   Positions are open to first-time job seekers, university and college students, recent grads and others interested in seasonal employment with the City of London.

Getting the job you really want

Getting the job you really want is tough these days especially with the current economic crisis but the real question that poses is do you know what you really want ? And are you good at it ?

Receiving Prosperity

Join us on Wednesday, January 20 at 7pm in the Wolf Hall as we watch filmed talk of Louise Hay called Receiving Prosperity. Discover how you can use the power of your mind to attract anything you want into your life: more money, a rewarding career, fulfiling relationships, and more fun.

For fans of the Nanny Diaries

book jacketDid you like reading "The Nanny Diaries". I really enjoyed it myself, and the movie wasn't half bad. I just discovered that

Skills-based Resumes

 

 Have you ever thought you might need to update your resume? Ever wondered if there are other effective formats for creating a resume besides the time-honoured chronological one that lists your work experience?

http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=0898158915/SC.GIF&client=londonp

 

Tecumseh; Local Hero?

There is a movement to establish a monument to the native leader, Tecumseh for this role in battling the Americans during the War of 1812.  He was able to convince the native peoples to become allies with the British troops in order to defend their land.  It is important to recognize the contributions made by Tecumseh and his followers in this region. The library has several books on Tecumseh including some for children.  Two of the more recent titles are

The Shadow year by Jeffrey Ford

book jacketI really enjoyed this one. Perhaps it's because of my age, but something about the way this story was told reminded me of what it was like when I was a kid.... not the creepy prowler part but that freedom we

Read any Great Literature lately?

Although I read a few of the great classics of literature as part of my schooling, I've always felt a vague sense of guilt that I've neglected (avoided?) reading other classic literary titles. book cover image If you're on the same 'ship of shame' with me, let me tell you about a great book to guide you on your classic Odyssey (pun intended!).
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