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The La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet, as well as local in-person events as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lectures & learning The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition presents “City Cycling” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, online. The virtual class is designed to help riders become more comfortable sharing the road. Class topics include general bike safety, legal rights and responsibilities, and emergency maneuve...

The La Jolla Light presents this continuing series of online activities to undertake on your computer or tablet, as well as local in-person events as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lectures & learning • The Pen to Paper writers class continues at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The class is open to writers 18 and older of all experience levels and continues weekly. Free. (858) 552-1657 Linda Bradley is one of the panelists who will speak at t...

Walk in My Combat Boots Weight: 500g True Stories from the Battlefront RELEASED 20/01/2022 This book will take your breath away, break your heart, and leave you in awe President Bill Clinton Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines speak in their own words about real life in todays armed forces. These are the brutally honest stories usually only shared amongst comrades in arms; stories of life-and-death decisions, and learning how to live with the effects of horrific injuries, both physical...

Book Review: Walk in My Combat Boots BY April 10, 2021 . T here is a curious juxtaposition of our perceptions of the military as one of, if not the, most trusted institutions in America and, yet, less than one-half of one percent of America’s population serves on active duty. Americans are increasingly less likely to serve or know someone who serves, yet look to the military as a trusted, non-partisan, and apolitical institution, perhaps the last bastion of the values of duty, honor, and coun...

Prepare for spring and learn new things at Shreve Memorial Library Samantha Bonnette Spring is almost here, and at Shreve Memorial Library, we are helping you prepare for warmer temperature by learning new things. Now is the time to plant a garden, create a spring wreath to adorn your home, and explore a new hobby. At the library, you can do it all with great programs and digital resources. On Monday, March 22, Shreve Memorial Library and Green Thumb at Your Service invite you to take part in t...

Oskaloosa News Recap For March 10th, 2021 National and World News Houston health officials announced earlier this week that the UK coronavirus variant was detected at most city wastewater treatment plants, “suggesting ongoing and uncontrolled community spread.” While Texas Gov. Greg Abbot lifted the statewide mask mandate, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that new evidence of widespread variants is “concerning amid the relaxed restrictions.” Surveillance of wastewater has been depl...

Dr. Sasa, the envoy representing Myanmar's parliament to the U.N., discusses the military coup in his country.

"Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors" by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney is now available.

By PW Staff | Feb 19, 2021 For the week ended Feb. 13, 2021, unit sales of print books increased 21.3% over the week ended Feb. 15, 2020, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. It was the second consecutive week that unit sales rose by more than 20% over the comparable week last year. The increase was accomplished without the benefit of a big new hit and once again reflected strength across all major categories as well as big gains for backlist titles. The YA categories had th...

Let’s take a minute to consider the awesomeness of new books. Crisp pages. A shiny, bright cover. A new, unread adventure ready to be discovered. I personally think the New Books shelves are the best part of the library. I can be found browsing through these shelves several times a week looking for my next, new read – and I never leave empty-handed. If you prefer recently published books, the library’s New Books shelves are a good place to look. We are constantly adding new titles to th...