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| BookLetters | Our e-newsletter service that lets users select the book news most important to them. Check out the choices in bestselling fiction and non-fiction, award winners for adults, teens and kids, as well as recommendations in a variety of subjects. |
The Fiction Connection
edited by Rita A. Miziorko, Reader’s Advisory Librarian The Fiction Newsletter of Kansas City, Kansas Public Library |
Summer 2008 Look - It's New!
Summer is a great time to try something different. Why not come to one of the book discussions offered by Kansas City, Kansas Public Library? You don’t have to “join”- just choose a book that looks interesting to you and come to the discussion. Do you like to read newer fiction? Are you a fan of inspirational stories? Are you interested in reading books that explore women’s issues and topics pertaining to racial and social justice? One of the many discussions sponsored by KCKPL should appeal to you – see page 4 for a list of discussions planned for summer. Try attending one or all! Fall 2007
Are you intrigued by the buzz about Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen? Did you know that Khaled Hosseini (The Kite Runner) is back with another powerful novel? Have you heard about the best selling gothic mystery that has been described as “Jane Eyre, Rebecca and Wuthering Heights rolled into one”? Read about these books and more in the Fall 2007 Fiction Connection. Summer 2007
Summer is Coming! Want to know who won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction? Would you like to know the title of a novel described by Stephen King as “relentlessly creepy”? Find answers to these questions and more when you read the Summer 2007 Fiction Connection. Winter 2007
Warm up with a good book! Read the newest edition to learn about some of the great new titles on our fiction, mystery and African American fiction shelves. Want to talk about a good book with other interested readers? Check the list of KCKPL’s upcoming book discussions. Fall 2006
The Fall 2006 edition has something for you from the newest African American Fiction to the recent Mysteries. You'll also find information about events including a visit from author Tom Mach and the United We Read programs. |
Taking Stock edited by Terri Cline, Community Services Librarian In business, you’ve got to have a competitive edge to succeed. Check out the latest books and electronic resources on planning, financing, marketing, running and expanding a new or growing business. Taking Stock is available online or in print. Call Terri Cline at (913) 279-2064 for more information. |
Spring 2007
Learn how a college student can start a multi-million dollar business; what businesses anyone can start online, on a shoestring or at home; how to get help writing a business plan; and how to find financing or customers for your small business, all in the Spring 2007 issue of Taking Stock. Winter 2007
Find a business mentor, stir it like Starbucks, find out how NOT to run an ad campaign, and learn what you need to get a business loan from a banker's perspective, all in the Winter 2007 issue of Taking Stock. Fall 2006
Connect with your customers, discover direct marketing that works, make a pitch in three minutes, check out your competitors and act like a champion. All in the Fall 2006 issue of Taking Stock. Summer 2006
Avoid 50 never-saw-it-coming mistakes, learn the art of the business lunch, find out which words sell, get your buzz on, study the lessons of a millionaire, and discover P.T. Barnum's secrets for creating fame, fortune and a business empire. All in the Summer 2006 issue of Taking Stock. Winter 2006
Write a winning business plan, take on the Wal-Marts, make millions on eBay, keep more of your money, get the most from your employees, bag an elephant and catch the winning spirit. All in the Winter 2006 edition of Taking Stock. Fall 2005 -
How do you turn your passion into profit
Spring 2005 - Help Available for Entrepreneurs
Winter 2005 - Six weeks to a new business
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Health Notes
edited by Terri Cline, Community Services Librarian Take charge of your health. Check out the latest books and electronic resources on diet and exercise, natural cures, alternative therapies, prescription drugs, pregnancy, aging, mental health and so much more. Health Notes is available online or in print. Call Terri Cline at (913) 279-2064 for more information. |
Health Notes (Summer 2007) - Look - It's New!
Learn the latest on diet and exercise, natural cures, preventable diseases, breathing easy despite allergies and asthma, and living to be 100, all in the Summer 2007 issue of Health Notes. Fall 2006
Eat more and lose weight, get fit from 9 to 5, discover celebrity health secrets, feed your brain, live longer and have stamina to spare. All in the Fall 2006 issue of Health Notes. Summer 2006
Learn how to pamper yourself, find out what a smile can do, discover how to eat just for today, makeover your kitchen, dance it off, drink to your health, and look thinner instantly. All in the Summer 2006 issue of Health Notes. Winter 2006
Check out the Winter 2006 edition of Health Notes and discover how to sleep off pounds, which exercise is the best for you, and the amazing health benefits of vegetables. Also, find out how you can be your own medical detective and much more. Fall 2005
Want a tasty way to slim down and a relaxing way to buff up? Are you worried about health insurance, chronic pain, or getting in shape for your wedding? Or, maybe you just want to live to be 100! Check out the fall issue of Health Notes. Summer 2005 - Natural Cures We Do Want You to Know About
Spring 2005 - Ready to try Reiki?
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Real Money: Advice from the experts edited by Terri Cline, Community Services Librarian Tired of living from paycheck to paycheck? Check out these books and electronic resources to learn the secrets of money management, establishing credit, buying a home, and getting the most for your money. Real Money is available online or in print. Call Terri Cline at (913) 279-2064 for more information. |
Fall 2005
Want to get the most for your money, buy a home, make your paycheck last longer, get a free credit report, or learn how to get big results from small savings? Check out the latest issue of Real Money. |
Career News edited by Angela Holmes, Careers Librarian |
Fall 2007
It's never too early to think about a future career. Career News for Teens offers information on resumes, interviewing, career opportunities, and much more. For Teens, summer 2007
It's never too early to think about a future career. Career News for Teens offers information on resumes, interviewing, career opportunities, and much more. Summer 2007
Get ahead on the road to your career and check out Career News which provides information on career planning, job hunting, resumes, interviews and many different career aspects. Career News is available online or in print. Call Angela Holmes at (913) 279-2065 for more information. |
College Lowdown edited by Angela Holmes, Careers Librarian The College Newsletter of Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. |
Spring 2008
Wondering what lies ahead in regards to college life? Check out the newest edition of College Lowdown and find out about colleges that rock; how to write your way into college; how to become the perfect college applicant; how to prepare yourself for college; how to get free cash for college; and how the library can help you with your college and scholarship search with our online career resources. Spring 2007
Getting ready for college? Read the first edition of College Lowdown and learn about searching for scholarships, the college admissions, and all aspects of the college experience. |
New Ideas for Non Profits edited by Terri Cline, Community Services Librarian Just because you're a nonprofit, that doesn't mean you don't have to compete. Check out the latest books and electronic resources on fundraising, grants, leadership, management, and other issues affecting the success of your organization. New Ideas for Nonprofits is available online or in print. Call Terri Cline at (913) 279-2064 for more information. |
Fall 2007 New Edition!
Find out where the money is in Kansas City, how to raise money through grants and bequests, find more time in your busy day, and much more, all in the Fall 2007 issue of New Ideas for Nonprofits. Spring 2007
Find out how to raise a million in a month, engage your audience, write a grant, handle cash flow, manage time and strategically position your nonprofit, all in the Spring 2007 edition of New Ideas for Nonprofits. Winter 2007
Check out the power of video advocacy, new ways to thank your supporters, funding sources for Hispanic communities, the new wave of volunteerism, wealth building in low-income communities, billion dollar endowments, and the success story of the Mercado Central, all in the Winter 2007 issue of New Ideas for Nonprofits. Summer 2006
Find out how charity is good for business, plug into the matrix, give your look a makeover, get Betsy by mail, find your next great idea, and conquer the challenge of change, all in the Summer 2006 issue of New Ideas for Nonprofits. Winter 2006
Discover how your nonprofit can create buzz with blogs, work smarter with a better memory, transform your workplace with one new idea a week, master the art of budgeting, learn fundraising on the run, avoid the 101 biggest mistakes managers can make, find out how to predict winners and losers before you hire them, and uncover the secrets of the people whisperer. All in the Winter 2006 issue of New Ideas for Nonprofits.
Fall 2005
Find out how to get $1,000 gifts by mail, win funding every time, handle the books, evaluate your board, manage on the edge, and get the most out of your organization's web site--all in the fall edition of New Ideas for Nonprofits. Summer 2005 Do
You Play to Win?
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| Happy Kids: Parenting Resources at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library edited by Terri Cline, Community Services Librarian There’s probably no greater challenge than being a good parent. Check out the latest books and electronic resources that can help you navigate the ups and downs of raising a well-adjusted and successful child. Happy Kids is available online or in print. Call Terri Cline at (913) 279-2064 for more information. |
Summer 2007 Newest Edition!
Find out how to keep your kids safe online, find baby bargains, get free assistance to remove lead hazards from your home, keep love alive with a free Marriage for Keeps program, and much, much more in the Summer 2007 issue of Happy Kids. Spring 2007
Discover the science of parenting, learn all about birth, and pick up tips on raising confident kids, feeding picky eaters and keeping toddlers busy, all in the Spring 2007 issue of Happy Kids. Fall 2006
Give your kids a head start towards success, set boundaries for teens, get the fatherstyle advantage, learn about baby massage, and find homework help. All in the Fall 2006 issue of Happy Kids. Spring 2006
They are every parent's nightmare. Find out how to stop tantrums before they start, plus how to get free things for your baby, send your child to the top of the class, prepare for twins (or more), have a healthy-weight home, and parent your child with love and logic. All this and more in the latest issue of "Happy Kids," a free newsletter on parenting resources available at the KCK Public Library. Fall 2005 Parenting is hard, whether you're trying to get your baby to sleep or your teenager to talk to you. Check out the new newsletter, Happy Kids, to learn about books offering advice on raising happy, healthy and successful kids. |
| Divulgación
editada por Arlette Conrad Es una publicación familiar con notas informativas en las áreas de educación, salud y recreación. |
Abril 2006
Se acerca la primavera y con ella varias celebraciones importantes que nos permiten comprender mejor los orígenes de la cultura latina. En esta publicación le presentamos como ejemplo, el Día Internacional de la Lengua Materna, el aniversario del natalicio de Benito Juárez y el día del niño (día de los niños / día de los libros). Diciembre 2005
Recordando las tradiciones de los países de habla hispana, aquí les presentamos una pequeña introducción a las celebraciones de invierno. Agosto 2005 En esta nuestra primera publicación le damos la bienvenida a la biblioteca de Kansas City, Kansas y le informamos de los recursos disponibles para usted y su familia en esta comunidad |
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