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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Books
If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones! The part-time swashbuckling archeologist is back for one last ride.
Supernatural Summer: Hungry Ghosts of China and Japan
In the hottest part of the summer in Japan, there is an old tradition of gathering a group of people into a large hall to share ghost stories. A hundred candles or lanterns light the hall, and a flame is blown out after each ghost story is finished.
Interview With an Author: Susanna Hoffs
Boasting one of pop’s most beloved voices, Susanna Hoffs graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in Art.
Interview With an Author: Christopher Huang
Christopher Huang grew up in Singapore, an only child in a family tree that expands dramatically sideways at his parents' generation.
Elegir florecer en la adversidad: Una introducción al crecimiento postraumático
La mayoría de las personas experimentarán un evento traumático en algún momento de sus vidas y se recuperarán con el tiempo, pero algunas desarrollarán una afección llamada trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT).
Choosing to Bloom in Adversity: An Introduction to Post Traumatic Growth
While most people will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives and recover over time, some will develop a condition called post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). PTSD is a group of symptoms that can occur as a response to experiencing a single traumatic event or a series of events.
Interview With an Author: Rose Wilding
Rose Wilding is a crime writer from the north of England. She studied at the University of Manchester, the University of Sunderland, and Towson University.
Binge Boxes: Your Ticket to Unforgettable Movie Nights!
Lights, camera, action! The Los Angeles Public Library is thrilled to unveil the latest addition to the library's collection of entertainment options: Binge Boxes.
Listen on the Road With Libby and hoopla
Audiobooks allow you to enjoy your favorite books easily: while you clean, during a workout, or while cooking dinner. Listening to an audiobook is also a great way to pass the time on the road.
Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.