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St. Louis Public Library receives several hundred new items a week.  The random sample featured here includes only a few of the new titles stocking the shelves of a branch near you.

100 questions & answers about kidney dialysis
Lawrence E. Stam.
Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, c2010.
Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient with chronic kidney disease, or have a friend or relative undergoing kidney dialysis, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Kidney Dialysis gives authoritative, practical answers to your questions about kidney dialysis, including preparation, nutrition, complications, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Insider tips and advice are given from both physicians and actual patients making this book is an invaluable resource for the 20 million Americans coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease.
     
Real vampires, night stalkers and creatures from the darkside
Brad Steiger.
Detroit, MI : Visible Ink Press, c2010.
A chilling chronicle of the often ignored history ofvampirism as it has surfaced repeatedly in news articles,historical accounts, and first person interviews, thisshocking account of occultist rituals and the inhumanforces that influence them shines a light on thehorrifying truth. Revealing that real vampires are notimmortal, do not have fangs or sleep in coffins, and haveno fear of sunlight or crucifixes, the examinationdispels many myths but also confirms the truth behindseveral traits of real vampires, such as the insatiablethirst for blood and the dream of an eternal soul.Complete with 30 spine-tingling tales of the hideouswraiths and creatures that lurk in shadow, thisfascinating collection includes the stories of theMexican prostitute who mesmerized an entire village,convincing them she was an Incan goddess who requiredhuman sacrifice for her magic; the three teenagers wholeft a trail across the South as they conducted blood-drinking rituals with animals; and the mysterious Lady inBlack who draws psychic energy from men who dare approachher as she wanders through city streets and parks.
     
Windows 7 in depth
Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel.
Indianapolis, Ind. : Que, c2010.
This In Depth guide to Microsoft Windows 7 offers comprehensive coverage, with detailed solutions; breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere; practical, real-world examples; troubleshooting help for tough problems readers can't fix on their own; and more.
     
Windows 7 plain & simple
Jerry Joyce, Marianne Moon.
Redmond, Wash. : Microsoft Press, c2010.
Get fast facts that make learning Windows 7 plain andsimple! This no-nonsense guide uses easy, numbered stepsand concise, straightforward language to show the mostexpedient way to perform tasks and solve problems inWindows 7. The Plain & Simple series from Microsoft Pressare popular full-color books for beginning computer userswho want to learn their way around the latest version ofWindows. New features include an improved taskbar, jumplists, Internet Explorer 8, Windows LiveT, and betterdevice management. Attention has been paid to faster,more responsive performance and extended battery life.
     
Windows 7 inside out
Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson.
Redmond, WA : Microsoft Press, 2010.
Windows 7 is the newest release of the Windows operatingsystem for PCs. Windows 7 was built around customerfeedback to make it faster and easier to use, make the PCwork the way customers want it to, and make new taskspossible. New features include an improved taskbar, jumplists, Internet Explorer 8, Windows LiveT, and betterdevice management. Attention has been paid to faster,more responsive performance and extended battery life.Learn how to conquer Windows 7-from the inside out! Thisbook packs hundreds of timesaving solutions,troubleshooting tips, and workarounds into a concise,fast-answer format. Plus, the companion CD includestools, downloads, and helpful resources.
     
Transformational philanthropy : entrepreneurs and nonprofits
Lisa M. Dietlin.
Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2010.
Many entrepreneurs struggle to make wise decisions about their charitable contributions; they are determined to make their philanthropy meaningful, but they are often confused about the way to deliver their intentions and their gifts but have no benchmarks for guidance. Transformational Philanthropy: Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits is the first practical guide for both nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs to develop meaningful and effective ways to work together in order to solve the challenges facing us in the 21st century. For the nonprofit leader, it provides insights into the decision making patterns, expectations, and philanthropic behaviors of entrepreneurs as well as strategies for success in working with entrepreneurs. Staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations, as well as students of non-profit, will learn how to develop strategies for educating and engaging entrepreneurs in the life of their organization and in the overall philanthropic world. For the entrepreneur, it provides information, suggestions, and strategies for working with nonprofit organizations and becoming successful in the philanthropic world. Key Features: Presents real world examples, industry statistics as well as important ldquo;how-tordquo; tips for approaching and engaging entrepreneurs as committed donors and partners with nonprofit organizations.nbsp;nbsp; Offers an Individual Philanthropic Audit ndash; a hands-on tool that entrepreneurs can use to identify, evaluate, and test those in the nonprofit world. Includes 21 interviews with entrepreneurs from throughout the country with diverse backgrounds including: Suzy Bogguss, the singer/songwriter from Nashville Stephan Pyles, one of the countryrsquo;s top chefs from Dallas Deborah Gibson, the singer/songwriter/actress from Los Angeles Alfredo J. Molina, the countryrsquo;s top retail jeweler from Scottsdale John Rogers, founder of Arial Capital from Chicago
     
City chicks : keeping micro-flocks of laying hens as garden helpers, compost makers, bio-recyclers and local food suppliers
by Patricia L. Foreman.
Buena Vista, Va. : Good Earth Publications, 2010.
There are growing numbers of city dwellers keeping small flocks of laying hens in their backyards and gardens. Hens make great pets. They are personable, clean and easy to keep. They are quieter than dogs and as independent as cats. Discover how easy and entertaining it is to have your own small flock of laying hens.Learn how others:? Keep and enjoy hens in small backyards and gardens.? Have built hen huts, condos and chateaus. ? Have an annual chicken home tour for fund raising.? Keep small flocks to enhance community food self-sufficiency.? How one hen can bio-recycle 7 pounds of food waste per month? Gave hens to residents to help extend their land-fill life.? Show hens at local and national competitions.Learn how you can:? Take care of your first of flock hens and where to buy them.? Handle and communicate with your hens; become a chicken whisperer.? Improve your garden soil for super yields and superior flavor.? Buy or build hen houses that keep your hens safe, clean and healthy.? Provide a continuous supply fresh, heart-healthy eggs.? Raise baby chicks from scratch with items you already have.? Avoid getting roosters and why you don?t want them.? Recycle food waste and make compost with chicken helpers. ? Draft and pass local laws allowing laying hens in city limits.? Use small flocks to preserve endangered breeds of chickens.
     
McGraw-Hill's top 50 skills for a top score. ACT English, reading, and science
Brian Leaf.
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2010.
We want to help you succeed on the English, reading, and science portions of the ACT*"This book is a good read even if youdon'thave to take the ACT."-- Edward Fiske, author of the #1 bestselling college guide, theFiske Guide to Colleges"Thespecificskills needed for the ACT, confidence building, stress-management, how to avoid careless errors ... this book has it covered!"-- Laura Frey, Director of College Counseling, Vermont Academy; Former President, New England Association for College Admission CounselingWe've put all of our proven expertise intoMcGraw-Hill's Top 50 Skills for a Top Score. With this book, you'll master the essential skills identified by a prominent ACT instructor and add points to your score. You'll get focused instruction on these crucial skills, helpful exercises, pre- and posttests to check your weaknesses and progress, and two additional tests on the accompanying CD-ROM. WithMcGraw-Hill's Top Skills for a Top Score: ACT English, Reading, and Science, we'll guide you step by step through your preparation and give you the tools you need to succeed.Inside you'll find: 50 essential skills with step-by-step sample exercises A pretest to identify your weaknesses and a posttest to track your progress Two additional tests on CD-ROM Strategies to help you answer every type of ACT English, reading, or science item
     

 

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