New Books in the Libraries
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New Books in the Libraries
New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Program Related Non-Fiction Business and Information Technology: Accounting, Business/Entrepreneurship, IT/Computer Careers The art of strategy : a game theorist's guide to success in business & life / Avinash K. Dixit, Barry J. Nalebuff. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HD30.28 .D587 2010 Using a diverse array of rich case studies--from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics and history--the author shows how nearly every business and personal interaction has a gametheory component to it. Discovering computers : technology in a world of computers, mobile devices, and the internet : enhanced / Misty E. Vermaat, et al. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction QA76.5 .V47 2015 …This exciting new edition maintains many longstanding hallmarks, but is now highly focused on relevancy to provide students only with what they really need to know to be successful digital citizens in college and beyond. To better reflect the importance of certain topics in today's digital world, coverage of enterprise computing, ethics, Internet research skills, mobile computing, operating systems (other than Windows), browsers, security, and Web 2.0 has been expanded and integrated. New critical thinking and problem solving exercises are included in every feature throughout the text, engaging students in regular practice of higher-order thinking skills...—Publisher’s Website Managing by the numbers : a commonsense guide to understanding and using your company's financials / Chuck Kremer, Ron Rizzuto, with John Case. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HG4028.B2 K73 2000 "Everyone interested in building a stronger business needs to understand and use the information captured in financial statements. In Managing by the Numbers, business education and accounting experts Chuck Kremer and Ron Rizzuto team up with open-book management authority John Case to demystify the numbers. They present a practical, common-sense approach to reading financial statements and to managing the three bottom lines of business financial performance: net profit, operating cash flow, and return on assets. The book features numerous exercises and examples (with associated templates available on the Web), a powerful new management tool known as 'The Financial Scoreboard,' and an extensive glossary. Managing by the Numbers is an essential resource for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and anyone eager to improve their mastery of the financial side of running a business."--Publisher's Website A guide to starting a business in Minnesota / [edited by] Charles A. Schaffer, Madeline Harris, Mark Simmer. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HD2346.U52 M45 2016 “The 34th edition is a comprehensive and timely approach to planning, forming and running a business. Business owners and entrepreneurs will find expanded sections on business entity choice, changes in employment law and unemployment regulation, financing and taxation in the new edition. The guide includes information on the newly revised Limited Liability Company Act, which changes Minnesota’s current corporation-based model to a partnership model found in about 38 other states. The new model provides flexibility in areas like the standards of conduct required of Limited Liability Company members, managers and governors...”--DEED Website New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Murach's JavaScript and jQuery : training & reference / Zak Ruvalcaba, Mike Murach. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction QA76.73.J39 R88 2012 "jQuery is a free, open-source, JavaScript library that provides dozens of methods that make it easier to code JavaScript applications (like slide shows, carousels, and image swaps). What's more, the jQuery methods are coded and tested for cross-browser compatibility, so they will work in all browsers. Those are just two of the reasons why jQuery is used in more and more of today's most popular web sites. In fact, it's becoming so widely used that every professional web developer needs to learn it. And that's where this book comes in...."--Publisher's Website Ripples from the Zambezi : passion, entrepreneurship and the rebirth of local economies / Ernesto Sirolli. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HN49.C6 S57 1999 "After six years of economic development work in Africa, Ernesto Sirolli witnessed how little most foreign aid programs were actually doing for the people they hoped to help-from creating a communal tomato field on the banks of the Zambezi river (only to be demolished by the river's hippos at harvest time) to donating snow-plows to African nations! However well intentioned, Sirolli points out, inappropriate development often creates more problems than it solves. Thus was the genesis of this exciting and unique alternative to traditional economic development termed 'Enterprise Facilitation'where depressed communities can build hope and prosperity by first helping individuals to recognize their talents and business passion, and then providing the skills to transform their dreams into meaningful and rewarding work."--Publisher's Website Traction : get a grip on your business / Gino Wickman. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HF5386 .W4943 2007 "Don't let common problems and frustrations run you and your business. Get a grip and gain control with the Entrepreneurial Operating System®. Inside Traction, you'll learn the secrets of strengthening the 'Six Key Components' of your business. You'll discover simple yet powerful ways to run your company that will give you and your leadership team more focus, more growth, and more enjoyment. Based on years of real-world implementation in more than 1200 companies, the Entrepreneurial Operating System is a practical method for achieving the business success you have always envisioned. Successful organizations are applying it every day to run profitable, frustration-free businesses--and you can too."--Publisher's Website Construction, Building and Landscape Careers: Architectural Technology, Carpentry, HVAC, Landscape & Horticulture, Plumbing, Woodworking Codes for homeowners : electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, current with 2015-2017 codes / by Bruce A. Barker. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC TH4815.5 .B365 2015 "Detailed step-by-step photos and how-to information explaining the current codes necessary for homeowners to follow when doing home remodeling or improvement"-- Provided by publisher. Fall 2015/Spring 2016 New Books in the Libraries N Technical drawing 101 with Autocad 2016 : a multidisciplinary guide to drafting theory and practice with video instruction / Douglas Smith, Antonio Ramirez, Jana Schmidt. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction T353 .S495 2015 "Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced--creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard…The authors have also created extensive video training (120 videos, 15 hours total) that is included with every copy of the book. In these videos the authors start off by getting students comfortable with the user interface and demonstrating how to use many of AutoCAD's commands and features. Education and Service Careers: Child Development, Culinary Arts, Floral Design Careers Nutrition for foodservice and culinary professionals / Karen Eich Drummond, Lisa M. Brefere. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TX353 .D78 2014 "[This book] is an essential and practical reference to using nutritional principles in the professional kitchen. Updated to include the most current information on dietary guidelines and MyPlate, this is your how-to guide for evaluating and modifying menus and recipes, as well as acquiring the skills necessary to respond knowledgeably to customers' nutrition needs. Written for the aspiring culinary or foodservice professional, this invaluable resource explores current topics in the news today from organic, sustainable, and farm-to-table food movements to special dietary needs for glutenfree, allergy diets, and healthy dining programs for children, teens, and adults. This book ties in the kitchen preparation of menu items with nutritional theory, Hands-on cooking experience and interactive exercises allow professionals to build and revise a virtual plate of food according to nutritional guidelines, providing the knowledge and confidence to use contemporary cooking techniques to create menu items that are balanced, nutritious, and delicious." -- Back cover. General Education: Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Economics. English, ESOL, Language, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology Made to stick : why some ideas survive and others die / Chip Heath & Dan Heath. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HM1033 .H43 2007 Urban legends, conspiracy theories, and bogus public-health scares circulate effortlessly. Meanwhile, people with important ideas--business people, teachers, politicians, journalists, and others--struggle to make their ideas "stick." Why do some ideas thrive while others die? And how do we improve the chances of worthy ideas? Educators and idea collectors Chip and Dan Heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain ways to make ideas stickier, such as applying the "human scale principle," using the "Velcro Theory of Memory," and creating "curiosity gaps." In this fastpaced tour of success stories (and failures), we discover that sticky messages of all kinds--from the infamous "kidney theft ring" hoax to a coach's lessons on sportsmanship to a vision for a new product at Sony--draw their power from the same six traits. This book that will transform the way you communicate ideas.--From publisher description. Fall 2015/Spring 2016 New Books in the Libraries N Health Careers: Dental, EMS, Health Science (Broad Field), Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Station Technician, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing Clinical applications for Anatomy & physiology / by Colleen J. Nolan, Kenneth S. Saladin. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction QP34.5 .N64 2004 Counseling the Alzheimer's caregiver : a resource for health care professionals / Mary S. Mittelman, Cynthia Epstein, Alicia Pierzchala. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction RC523 .M575 2003 " …Counseling the Alzheimer's Caregiver provides proven clinically-researched strategies to help caregivers deal with the enormous physical and emotional stress of caring for a loved one with AD; outlines, in detail, of the symptoms of AD at each stage; descriptions of both caregiver's and counselor's roles from the initial diagnosis to after the patient's death; ways to create individualized intervention plans for the caregiver to use in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of AD and maintaining their own well-being; information on formal support services for patients living at home; [and] guidance on making the decision to place the patient in a residential facility."--Publisher's Website Medical assisting exam review : preparation for the CMA and RMA exams / J.P. Cody. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction R728.8 .C671 2011 Manufacturing and Engineering: ARET, Electronics, Engineering CAD, Fluid Power, Industrial Building Engineering, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics, Welding American electricians' handbook, 16th ed. / Terrell Croft (deceased), Frederic P. Hartwell, Wilford I. Summers [editors]. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK151 .C8 2013 "...The Sixteenth Edition is revised to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code and the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code, and covers current energy-efficient technologies, such as photovoltaics and induction lighting. Detailed photos, diagrams, charts, tables, and calculations are included throughout. This practical, on-the-job resource is a must-have tool for every professional electrician." -- Publisher's website. Applied statics and strength of materials / George F. Limbrunner, Craig T. D'Allaird. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TA351 .S64 2015 An elementary, analytical, practical approach to the fundamentals of statics and mechanics without the use of calculus…The focus is on the fundamentals of material statics and strength and the information is presented using an elementary, analytical, practical approach, without the use of calculus. To ensure understanding of the concepts, rigorous, comprehensive example problems follow the explanations of theory, and numerous homework problems at the end of each chapter allow for class examples, homework problems, or additional practice for students." -- Publisher's website. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Applied statics and strength of materials / Leonard Spiegel, George F. Limbrunner. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA351 .S64 2004 "Focusing on mastery of the basics, Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, Fourth Edition, presents a non-calculus based elementary, analytical, and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics and strength of materials. The book features a rigorous, comprehensive stepby-step problem-solving approach; an abundance of worked-out example problems and homework problems; and a focus on principles and allocations for many fields of engineering technology."--Back cover. Basic hydraulics : fluid power workhorse / Jay F. Hooper. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ843 .H68 2012 "Basic Hydraulics was developed to instruct people who want to troubleshoot hydraulic machinery and hydraulic circuits. The book's material assumes no prior knowledge of hydraulics and could be used by anyone who has an interest in this particular area of fluid power. It does not cover the rebuilding of hydraulic components. In order to firmly plant the concepts of what is going on in hydraulics, this information has an orientation to a 'hands-on' approach. The text uses some generalizations and other approximations and is directed at the hourly worker on the factory floor or out in the field."--Publisher's Website Basic pneumatics : an introduction to industrial compressed air systems and components / Jay F. Hooper. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ950 .H66 2013 "Basic Pneumatics was developed as an introductory text for people who are studying to be maintenance personnel working on production machinery, and for upgrading the knowledge of other factory workers, including machine operators, line mechanics, and newly hired engineers. The book was designed to provide an alternative to the large number of books and manuals on the topic of pneumatics that have a heavy math and theoretical orientation. Basic Pneumatics is designed give a student a firm, hands-on foundation in the fundamentals of pneumatics. It presents a student with the basic competencies required to maintain and troubleshoot most of the pneumatic systems that he or she will encounter on the plant floor"--Back cover. Basic robotics / Keith Dinwiddie. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ211 .D569 2015 "Providing an excellent introduction, Basic Robotics equips students with a solid foundation in the industrial robot system and establishes a framework of understanding that is essential for entering the robotics industry...Engaging photos highlight various robotic systems and their parts, while stories of real-world events bring text concepts to life. This innovative First Edition incorporates many of the initiatives of STEM and is the culmination of lessons learned from Keith Dinwiddie's years of teaching robotics in various formats-from the traditional classroom to the industrial production floor with systems ranging from the LEGO Mindstorms NXT to the FANUC robot."--Publisher's Website The circuit designer's companion / by Peter Wilson. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK7867 .W565 2012 "The Circuit Designers Companion, Third Edition, provides the essential information that every circuit designer needs to produce a working circuit, as well as information on how to make a design that is robust, tolerant to noise and temperature, and able to operate in the system for which it is intended. It looks at best practices, design guidelines, and engineering knowledge gained from years of experience, and includes practical, real-world considerations for components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) as well as their manufacturability, reliability, and cost…This book is an invaluable resource for circuit designers and practicing electronics engineers, electronic engineering students, and professors." -- Publisher's website. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 CMOS cookbook / Don Lancaster. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK7871.99.M44 L36 1997 "The CMOS Cookbook contains all you need to know to understand and successfully use CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) integrated circuits. Written in a "cookbook" format that requires little math, this practical, user-oriented book covers all the basics for working with digital logic and many of its end applications. Whether you're a newcomer to logic and electronics or a senior design engineer, you'll find CMOS Cookbook and its examples helpful as a self-learning guide, a reference handbook, a project-idea book, or a text for teaching others digital logic at the high school through university levels." -- Publisher's Website. CNC control setup for milling and turning : mastering CNC control systems / Peter Smid. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TJ1225 .S557 2010 "CNC Control Setup for Milling and Turning covers CNC control setup in practical detail. It lives up to its subtitle, Mastering CNC Control Systems. This unique reference from the author of the best-selling CNC Programming Handbook features nearly all of the activities a typical CNC operator performs on a daily basis. Starting with overall descriptions and in-depth explanations of various features, it goes much further and is sure to be a valuable resource for anyone involved in CNC." -Publisher's website. CNC handbook / Hans B. Kief, Helmut A. Roschiwal ; translated by Jefferson B. Hood. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ1189 .K453 2013 Gain a thorough understanding of computer-based numerical control systems, components, and technologies. Featuring hundreds of color images and schematic diagrams, CNC Handbook explains machining fundamentals and shows you how to build and safely operate fully automated, technically sophisticated mechatronic equipment. Learn how to work with position controllers, accomplish rapid and precise machine motions, use CAD and CAM systems, and integrate CNC into IT networks. The latest CNC programming languages, flexible manufacturing systems, and troubleshooting methods are also discussed in this hands-on guide.--Back cover. CNC programming handbook : a comprehensive guide to practical CNC programming / Peter Smid. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ1189 .S592 2008 "Over its first two editions, the best-selling CNC Programming Handbook by Peter Smid has become the de facto standard for training and reference material at all levels of CNC programming...Written with careful attention to detail, there are no compromises. Many of the changes in this new Third Edition are the direct result of comments and suggestions received from many CNC professionals in the field. This comprehensive work continues to be packed with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples."--Jacket. CNC trade secrets : a guide to CNC machine shop practices / James A. Harvey. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ1165 .H378 2015 "CNC Trade Secrets is from the author of the bestselling and universally praised Machine Shop Trade Secrets. This new manual does for CNC machining what the first book did for conventional machining. With this guide to proven CNC machine shop practices, you will be producing machine parts faster, with fewer errors, and with less labor. You’ll discover that you don’t have to know 'everything there is to know' to make parts on CNC machines New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Computer vision in robotics and industrial applications / editors, Dominik Sankowski, Jacek Nowakowski. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ211.3 .C67 2014 “The book presents a collection of practical applications of image processing and analysis. Different vision systems are more often used among others in the automotive industry, pharmacy, military and police equipment, automated production and measurement systems. In each of these fields of technology, digital image processing and analysis module is a critical part of the process of building this type of system. The majority of books in the market deal with theoretical issues. However, this unique publication specially highlights industrial applications, especially industrial measurement applications. Along with its wide spectrum of image processing and analysis applications, this book is an interesting reference for both students and professionals.”--Publisher's Website Design engineer's handbook / Keith L. Richards. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ153 .R48 2013 "Student design engineers often require a 'cookbook' approach to solving certain problems in mechanical engineering. With this focus on providing simplified information that is easy to retrieve, retired mechanical design engineer Keith L. Richards has written Design Engineer’s Handbook…Full of material often left out of many academic references, this book includes important in-depth coverage of key topics, such as effects of fatigue and fracture in catastrophic failures; lugs and shear pins; helical compression springs; thick-walled or compound cylinders; cam and follower design; beams and torsion; limits and fits and gear systems; [and] use of Mohr's circle in both analytical and experimental stress analysis. This guide has been written not to replace established primary reference books but to provide a secondary handbook that gives student designers additional guidance. Helping readers determine the most efficiently designed and cost-effective solutions to a variety of engineering problems, this book offers a wealth of tables, graphs, and detailed design examples that will benefit new mechanical engineers from all walks."--Publisher's Website Designing with Creo® Parametric 3.0 / Michael J. Rider, Ph.D. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction T385 .R53 2015 "Designing with Creo Parametric 3.0 provides the high school student, college student, or practicing engineer with a basic introduction to engineering design while learning the 3D modeling Computer-Aided Design software called Creo Parametric from PTC. The topics are presented in tutorial format with exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce the concepts covered. It is richly illustrated with computer screen shots throughout…it shows how knowledge covered in basic engineering courses such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and design of mechanical components can be applied to design. You do not need an engineering degree nor be working toward a degree in engineering to use this textbook. Although FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is used in this textbook, its theory is not covered." -- Publisher's website. Dynamics : analysis and design of systems in motion / Benson H. Tongue, Sheri D. Sheppard. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TJ173 .T66 2005 "The authors continuously emphasize the importance of communicating solutions through graphics. They focus on drawing correct free-body diagrams and inertial-response diagrams through an innovative illustration program." "Sheppard and Tongue introduce a consistent analysis procedure early in the text, and use it throughout, including all worked examples. This problemsolving methodology helps you develop the skills needed to apply these principles systematically in your analysis of mechanics problems." "Innovative real-world case studies and system analysis exercises expose you to the complexities of engineered systems. The text shows how to simplify and model the system to perform analysis, and introduces some basic design issues through exercises, inviting you to suggest a better way to solve the problem."--Jacket. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Engineering documentation control handbook : configuration management and product lifecycle management / Frank B. Watts. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA190 .W38 2012 "In this new edition of his widely-used Handbook, Frank Watts, widely recognized for his significant contributions to engineering change control processes, provides a thoroughly practical guide to the implementation and improvement of Engineering Documentation Control (EDC), Product Lifecycle Management and Product Configuration Management (CM)... The book is packed with specific methods that can be applied quickly and accurately to almost any industry and any product to control documentation, request changes to the product, implement changes and develop bills of material. The result is a powerful communications bridge between the engineering function and 'the rest of the world' that makes rapid changes in products and documentation possible. With the help of the simple techniques in the handbook, companies can gain and hold their competitive advantages in a world that demands flexibility and quick reflexes - and has no sympathy for delays."--Publisher's Website Flow of fluids through valves, fittings and pipe / by Crane Co. Engineering Department. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TC174 .F56 2013 In T.P. 410, crane has endeavored to present the latest available information on the flow of fluids, in summarized form with all auxiliary data necessary to the solution of all but the most unusual fluid flow problems. For the latest edition, additional valves and their resistance coefficients were added based on tests performed within the Crane Engineering Laboratories. Industry research was gathered on the latest calculation methods for hydraulic resistance and in resistance values for wyes and tees. Chapters on pumps, control valves, and flow meters were included and over thirty-five new sources have been added to the book.—Publisher’s Website Fluid power essential practices / Raymond Hanley Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ840 .H36 2011 Fluid Power Essential Practices is a 110 soft back-bound handbook on how to perform the necessary steps to ensure optimum performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety in fluid power systems. Raymond Hanley, CFPE/AI-Emeritus, the author, has 60 years of experience in engineering design, application, and installation of fluid power systems. He has compiled this resource for the system designers, reliability engineers, installation inspectors, installers, mechanics, and maintenance personnel. Hanley solicited information and review from fluid power professionals, professors, and manufacturers in compiling this handbook. There is a wealth of information on each topic and most important “what is critical” in selection, application, design, and maintenance of fluid power components and systems. Illustrations and charts are provided to aid the reader. This handbook is written to be a guide that is easily understood by persons with limited fluid power experience. Fluid power designers' lightning reference handbook / Berendsen Fluid Power, Inc. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ844 .F58 2001 The Lightning Reference Handbook is a standard that is applicable to all hydraulic fluid power systems which constitute, or are a part of, stationery industrial equipment. Sections of this standard may not be applicable to a specific system because of variations in equipment design and the variety of applications for hydraulic fluid power. Fundamentals of digital logic and microcontrollers / M. Rafiquzzaman. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK7888.4 .R34 2014 "Updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, the Sixth Edition of Fundamentals of Digital Logic and Microcontrollers further enhances its reputation as the most accessible introduction to the basic principles and tools required in the design of digital systems. " -Publisher's website. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing / by David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction T357 .M218 2013 "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing provides thorough coverage of GD&T practices, as established by the ASME Y14.5-2009 standard. From understanding symbols on existing drawings to calculating the tolerances for proper size and location of features, topics are introduced in a methodical manner to establish an understanding of basic concepts before building to more advanced applications. Heavily illustrated, the use of the second color enhances learning by highlighting callouts and labels separately from the symbols and text of each drawing." -- Publlisher's website. Grinding technology : theory and applications of machining with abrasives / Steven Malkin, Changsheng Guo. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TJ1280 .M293 2008 "In Grinding Technology: Theory and Applications of Machining with Abrasives, Stephen Malkin and Changsheng Guo bridge the gap between grinding theory and application, presenting a comprehensive and unified picture of the grinding process and its practical utilization. They wrote this book for researchers and for mechanical, manufacturing, and production engineers who deal with grinding and abrasive machining processes." "This second edition incorporates relevant new findings and developments since the first edition was published nearly two decades ago. More detail is presented regarding new grain materials, creep-feed grinding with conventional abrasive wheels, superabrasive (diamond and CBN) materials and wheels, and metal-bonded superabrasive electroplated wheels."-Jacket. How to diagnose and fix everything electronic / Michael Jay Geier. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TK7870.2 .G43 2016 "A fully revised guide to electronics troubleshooting and repair. Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. [This book, in its second edition], offers expert insights, case studies, and step-bystep instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide."--provided by publisher. Hydraulics and pneumatics : a technician's and engineer's guide / Andrew Parr. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TC145 .P37 2011 "Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician's and Engineer's Guide serves as a guide to the hydraulic and pneumatic systems operations. It features mathematical content that has been presented in a style understandable even to beginners and non-experts. It has nine chapters that cover both hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, their fundamental principles including safety standards and regulations. The book also features abundant referencing, updated web links, and masterful tables for easier understanding of the concepts covered... It is also invaluable and can be used as primary reference for control, manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical engineers, operations managers, and technicians working with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment."-- Publisher's website. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Industrial motor control / Stephen L. Herman. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TK2851 .H47 2014 "Industrial Motor Control, Seventh Edition is an integral part of any electrician training. Comprehensive and up to date, this book provides your students with crucial information on basic relay control systems, programmable logic controllers, and solid state devices commonly found in an industrial setting... Industrial Motor Control, Seventh Edition successfully bridges the gap between industrial maintenance and instrumentation, giving your students a fundamental understanding of the operation of variable frequency drives, solid state relays, and other applications that employ electronic devices."--Publisher's Website Interpreting engineering drawings / Theodore J. Branoff. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction T379 .B736 2014 This book offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art training that shows readers how to create professional-quality engineering drawings that can be interpreted with precision in today's technology-based industries... All material is developed around the latest ASME drawing standards, helping readers keep pace with the dynamic changes in the field of engineering graphic. Machine shop trade secrets : a guide to manufacturing machine shop practices / James A. Harvey. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ1165 .H325 2013 "Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, Machine Shop Trade Secrets, 2nd Edition is a groundbreaking manual that helps users think and produce like experienced machinists. The popular book provides practical ‘how-to’ information that can immediately be put to use to improve one’s machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again."--Publisher's Website Mechanics for engineers. Dynamics / Braja M. Das, Aslam Kassimali, Sedat Sami. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA352 .D37 2010 "The rigorous development process used to create Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics by Das, Kassimali & Sami insures that it's accessible and accurate...These carefully selected reviewers offered valuable suggestions on content, approach, accessibility, realism, and homework problems. The author team then incorporated their comments to insure that Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics reflected the real needs of teaching professionals. The authors worked out solutions to all of their homework and example problems to check for accuracy and consistency and all of the examples and homework problems were sent out to a third party to solve and cross-check each answer in both books. And to be sure Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics was as good as it could be, we tested it in the classroom. It was a resounding success and finally ready for your class."--Publisher's Website Mechanics for engineers. Statics / Braja M. Das, Aslam Kassimali, Sedat Sami. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA350 .D36 2010 "The rigorous development process used to create Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics by Das, Kassimali & Sami insures that it's accessible and accurate. Each draft was scrutinized by a panel of your peers to suggest improvements and flush out any flaws. These carefully selected reviewers offered valuable suggestions on content, approach, accessibility, realism, and homework problems. The author team then incorporated their comments to insure that Mechanics for Engineers: Statics reflected the real needs of teaching professionals. The authors worked out solutions to all of their homework and example problems to check for accuracy and consistency and all of the examples and homework problems were sent out to a third party to solve and cross-check each answer in both books. And to be sure Mechanics for Engineers: Statics was as good as it could be, we tested it in the classroom. It was a resounding success and finally ready for your class."--Publisher's Website New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Mechanics of materials / Paul S. Steif. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA405 .S715 2012 "Mechanics of Materials helps students gain physical and intuitive understanding of the ideas underlying the mechanics of materials; grasp big picture ideas; and use the subject to solve problems--everything it takes to genuinely learn how the forces acting on a material relate to its deformation and failure."--Publisher's Website Miller & Freund's probability and statistics for engineers / Richard Johnson. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA340 .J66 2005 Op amps for everyone / Bruce Carter. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK7871.58.O6 C38 2013 "Op Amps for Everyone is an indispensable guide and reference for designing circuits that are reliable, have low power consumption, and are as small and low-cost as possible. Operational amplifiers are essential in modern electronics design, and are used in medical devices, communications technology, optical networks, and sensor interfacing.This book is informed by the authors' years of experience, wisdom and expertise, giving engineers all the methods, techniques and tricks that they need to optimize their analog electronic designs." -- Publisher's website. The OSHA answer book for general industry / Mark McGuire Moran. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TH443 .M67 2014 "The OSHA Answer Book was written to help simplify the OSHA Compliance Process. This book places everything that employers need to know about OSHA in a single volume. This book explains the numerous OSHA standards with which employers must comply with in General Industry 29 CFR Part 1910..."--Back cover. Parametric modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2015 / Randy H. Shih. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction T353 .S54 2014 "This book contains a series of sixteen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the import [and] parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs, creating multiview drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design, motion analysis, 2D design reuse, collision and contact, stress analysis and the Autodesk Inventor 2015 Certified User Examination."--Back cover. Plastic conversion processes : a concise and applied guide / Eric Cybulski. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TP1120 .C93 2009 From the Publisher: Although there are books available which describe a single plastic conversion process, such as injection molding, few if any sources describe and compare a comprehensive list of such processes. This book answers that need by providing a basic overview of seven conversion processes used in the industry-methods that account for the creation of more than 97% of all plastic products. Each chapter begins with a process attribute table to serve as a quick guide, then briefly describes a particular conversion process, along with a short history. This text also details equipment, tooling, materials, and other important topics to bolster understanding of the field. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Practical electronics for inventors / Paul Scherz, Simon Monk. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK7816 .S347 2013 Spark your creativity and gain the electronics skills required to transform your innovative ideas into functioning gadgets. This hands-on, updated guide outlines electrical principles and provides thorough, easy-to-follow instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Find out how to select components, safely assemble circuits, perform error tests, and build plug-and-play prototypes. Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition, features all-new chapters on sensors, microcontrollers, modular electronics, and the latest software tools. Programmable logic controllers / William Bolton. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TJ223.P76 B65 2015 This textbook, now in its sixth edition, continues to be straightforward and easy-to-read, presenting the principles of PLCs while not tying itself to one manufacturer or another. Extensive examples and chapter ending problems utilize several popular PLCs, highlighting understanding of fundamentals that can be used regardless of manufacturer. This book will help you to understand the main design characteristics, internal architecture, and operating principles of PLCs, as well as Identify safety issues and methods for fault diagnosis, testing, and debugging Programmable logic controllers : hardware and programming / by Max Rabiee. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TJ223.P76 R34 2013 "Programmable Logic Controllers: Hardware and Programming is an introductory text that starts with basic concepts and progresses to system level applications. The hardware and architecture of PLCs, I/O devices, and motor controls are covered as well as commonly used number systems, such as binary and BCD. Programming is introduced with relay ladder diagrams. The PLC's practical use in industry is emphasized, and a chapter on PLC networks in manufacturing is included."-Publisher's Website Pump characteristics and applications / Michael Volk. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TJ900 .V85 2014 "This book offers a practical introduction to pumps and provides the tools necessary to select, size, operate, and maintain pumps properly. It highlights the interrelatedness of pump engineering from system and piping design to installation and startup. It provides new case studies designed to show real-world applications. The book's art program has been redone, with all figures now appearing in full color It is also an excellent text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in departments of mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or engineering technology"-- Publisher's website. Statics : analysis and design of systems in equilibrium / Sheri D. Sheppard, Benson H. Tongue, with special contributions by Thalia Anagnos. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction QA821 .S44 2005 "With a strong emphasis on drawing free body diagrams, use of a structured problemsolving methodology, inclusion of real-world case studies, and robust pedagogy coupled with a truly engaging writing style, reviewers alike have praised this new Statics text. Additionally, this first edition has benefited from a comprehensive and thorough accuracy check by 15 experienced professors, and has been reviewed by more than 200 Statics and Dynamics professors." -Publishers website. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Statics and strength of materials / H.W. Morrow, Robert P. Kokernak. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TA405 .M877 2004 Stick electrode welding guide / Lincoln Electric Company. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TK4660.L56 S74 2014 Contents: Welding procedures -- Stick electrode selection guide -- Welding safety precautions. Technical drawing 101 with Autocad 2016 : a multidisciplinary guide to drafting theory and practice with video instruction / Douglas Smith, Antonio Ramirez, Jana Schmidt. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction T353 .S495 2015 "Technical Drawing 101 covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multiview sketches of machine parts, to the advanced--creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard...The authors have also created extensive video training (120 videos, 15 hours total) that is included with every copy of the book. In these videos the authors start off by getting students comfortable with the user interface and demonstrating how to use many of AutoCAD's commands and features. Welding print reading : write-in text / by John R. Walker, W. Richard Polanin. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction T379 .W28 2013 "Welding Print Reading is a write-in text that teaches the symbols and notations students need to understand to be successful. Besides aspiring welders who want to learn to interpret prints and drawings, the content is appropriate for students wanting to pursue careers in engineering and drafting. The text starts by reviewing the basics, including welding processes, and then progresses to more specialized topics, such as prints for pipe welding and brazed joints." -Publisher's website. Media Communication Careers: Audio Production, Graphic Design, Interactive Design Video Production, Professional Photography The DSLR filmmaker's handbook : real-world production techniques / Barry Andersson. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction TR860 .A534 2015 "[This book] is your expert guide to getting professional movie-making results with an HD video-enabled DSLR camera…Shooting HD video with a DSLR has many benefits--and also a few tricky drawbacks -- but this guide gives you the insight and training you need to overcome these challenges as you learn what to anticipate, how to work around it, and how to fix imperfections in postproduction. Award-winning director and cinematographer Barry Anderson walks you through the entire shooting process to show you what to do before, during, and after the shoot to maximize the visual look of your film. You'll learn what to anticipate, what to avoid, how to work around it, and how to fix everything else in post-production." -- Back cover. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Professional storyboarding : rules of thumb / Sergio Paez and Anson Jew. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction PN1995.9.P7 P25 2013 "Storyboarding is a very tough business, and a new storyboarder really needs to have their wits about them and have professional savvy to survive in this competitive field. Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb offers highly illustrative examples of basic storyboarding concepts, as well as sound, career-oriented advice for the new artist. This book also features a number of veteran storyboard artists sharing their experiences in the professional world." - Publisher's Website Speedlights & speedlites : creative flash photography at lightspeed / Lou Jones, Bob Keenan, Steve Ostrowski. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TR605 .J66 2014 "Canon Speedlites and Nikon Speedlights are small, off-camera flashguns that can provide big results - if you know how to use them properly. Acclaimed Boston photographers Lou Jones, Bob Keenan and Steve Ostrowski guide you through the technical and creative aspects of how to get the most out of these powerful tools in this indispensable guide, packed full of inspirational images and comprehensive diagrams of the lighting set ups used to capture them…"-Provided by publisher. Web Animation Using Javascript Develop & Design / Julian Shapiro Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction QA76.73.J39 "Animation has been cemented as the most powerful tool in a Web development student's UI toolkit, animation is the driving force behind their app’s personality and visual sophistication. This book guides them from choosing the right animation library all the way to extending it with their own animations in order to rival the polish of their favorite apps and sites. They'll discover the common errors people make, the best practices they should be following, and everything professional web animation has to offer when it’s fully mastered..." - Publisher's Website New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 General Non-Fiction: Biography, Autobiography, Memoir: Autobiography of a face / Lucy Grealy. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction RD661.G74 A3 2003 At age nine, Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer. When she returned to school with a third of her jaw removed, she faced the cruel taunts of classmates. In this strikingly candid memoir, Grealy tells her story of great suffering and remarkable strength without sentimentality and with considerable wit. Vividly portraying the pain of peer rejection and the guilty pleasures of wanting to be special, Grealy captures with unique insight what it is like as a child and young adult to be torn between two warring impulses: to feel that more than anything else we want to be loved for who we are, while wishing desperately and secretly to be perfect. "I spent five years of my life being treated for cancer, but since then I've spent fifteen years being treated for nothing other than looking different from everyone else. It was the pain from that, from feeling ugly, that I always viewed as the great tragedy of my life. The fact that I had cancer seemed minor in comparison." Escape from camp 14 : one man's remarkable odyssey from North Korea to freedom in the West / Blaine Harden. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HV9815.6 .H37 2013 "North Korea's political prison camps have existed twice as long as Stalin's Soviet gulags and twelve times as long as the Nazi concentration camps. No one born and raised in these camps is known to have escaped. No one, that is, except Shin Dong-hyuk. In Escape from Camp 14, Blaine Harden unlocks the secrets of the world's most repressive totalitarian state through the story of Shin's shocking imprisonment and his astounding getaway. Shin knew nothing of civilized existence--he saw his mother as a competitor for food, guards raised him to be a snitch, and he witnessed the execution of his mother and brother…Harden's harrowing narrative exposes this hidden dystopia, focusing on an extraordinary young man who came of age inside the highest security prison in the highest security state. Escape from Camp 14 offers an unequalled inside account of one of the world's darkest nations. It is a tale of endurance and courage, survival and hope."--Publisher's Website From prison to Ph.D. : memoir of hope, resilience, and second chances / by Jason Sole. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HV9468.S65 A3 2014 The inspirational autobiography of Jason Marque Sole, a former drug dealer, leader of a notorious street gang, and a three-time convicted felon who completely turned his life around. Jason Sole is living proof that one can overcome the difficulties of poverty, gang membership, and violence.--Publisher. Into thin air : a personal account of the Mount Everest disaster / Jon Krakauer ; [illustrations by Randy Rackliff]. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction GV199.44.E85 K725 1999 "Reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion, Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996. He hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours. As he turned to begin the perilous descent from 29,028 feet (roughly the cruising altitude of an Airbus jetliner), twenty other climbers were still pushing doggedly to the top, unaware that the sky had begun to roil with clouds ..." "This is the terrifying story of what really happened that fateful day at the top of the world, during what would be the deadliest season in the history of Everest. In this harrowing yet breathtaking narrative, Krakauer takes the reader along with his ill-fated expedition, step by precarious step, from Katmandu to the mountain's pinnacle where, plagued by a combination of hubris, greed, poor judgment, and plain bad luck, they would fall prey to the mountain's unpredictable fury."-Jacket. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 A lucky life interrupted : a memoir of hope / Tom Brokaw. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction RC280.B6 B76 2015 "From Tom Brokaw, the bestselling author of The Greatest Generation, comes a powerful memoir of a year of dramatic change--a year spent battling cancer and reflecting on a long, happy, and lucky life. Tom Brokaw has led a fortunate life, with a strong marriage and family, many friends, and a brilliant journalism career culminating in his twenty-two years as anchor of the NBC Nightly News and as bestselling author. But in the summer of 2013, when back pain led him to the doctors at the Mayo Clinic, his run of good luck was interrupted. He received shocking news: He had multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable blood cancer…After his diagnosis, Brokaw began to keep a journal, approaching this new stage of his life in a familiar role: as a journalist, determined to learn as much as he could about his condition, to report the story, and help others facing similar battles. That journal became the basis of this wonderfully written memoir, the story of a man coming to terms with his own mortality, contemplating what means the most to him now, and reflecting on what has meant the most to him throughout his life…Generous, informative, and deeply human, A Lucky Life Interrupted offers a message of understanding and empowerment, resolve and reality, hope for the future and gratitude for a well-lived life"-- Provided by publisher. College Teaching and Education Handbook for community college librarians / Michael A. Crumpton and Nora J. Bird. Hennepin Technical Library/ EP Librarian's Office Z675.J8 C78 2013 "An in-depth understanding of the complexities, dynamics, and emerging trends in community college libraries today."-- Publisher information. Teaching research processes : the faculty role in the development of skilled student researchers / William B. Badke. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Librarian's Office ZA3075 .B34 2012 "Information literacy may be defined as the ability to identify a research problem, decide the kinds of information needed to tackle it, find the information efficiently, evaluate the information, and apply it to the problem at hand. Teaching Research Processes suggests a novel way in which information literacy can come within the remit of teaching faculty, supported by librarians, and reconceived as 'research processes.' The aim is to transform education from what some see as a primarily one-way knowledge communication practice, to an interactive practice involving the core research tasks of subject disciplines. This title is structured into nine chapters, covering: defining research processes; research ability inadequacies in higher education; research processes and faculty understanding; current initiatives in research processes; the role of disciplinary thinking in research processes; research processes in the classroom; tentative case studies in disciplinary research process instruction; research processes transforming education; and resourcing the enterprise. The book concludes by encouraging the reader to implement the teaching of research processes."--Publisher's description. What every teacher should know about learning, memory, and the brain / Donna Walker Tileston. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction LB1060 .T55 2004 "The holistic guide to understanding how the brain acquires, processes, and interprets information. This concise look at how the brain learns, remembers, and creates meaning will allow every teacher to prepare more effective lesson plans and to create reflective learning opportunities for students."--Publisher's Website New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 What every teacher should know about special learners / Donna Walker Tileston. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction LC3981 .T53 2004 "The concise guide to differentiating instruction for special learners. Teaching and learning strategies have a profound effect on students with disabilities as well as on gifted and talented students."--Jacket. Consumer Reports buying guide 2016 / the editors of Consumer reports. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TX335 .C67 2015 "The experts at Consumer Reports provide exclusive ratings and recommendations for digital cameras, dishwashers, dryers, gas grills, generators, laptop computers, lawn mowers, printers, ranges, refrigerators, smartphones, tablets, tires, TVs, vacuum cleaners, washers, and more. Plus reviews of the 2016 cars, minivans, SUVs [and] pickups."--Back cover. Health/Self Improvement Insight meditation [sound recording] : a step-by-step course on how to meditate / with Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction BQ5612 .S24 2001 "Join Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein--two of America's most respected instructors--for a step-by-step course in Insight Meditation. Learn at home, at your own pace, with this complete curriculum. Couse includes a 240 page Insight Meditation workbook--this workbook is designed as a complete self-guided curriculum. Organized into nine lessons, our workbook features more than 75 step-by-step mindfulness exercises, question-and-answer sections, glossaries, and photographs illustrating correct meditation postures. Two 70 minute compact discs--six meditations teach you these cornerstone practices in the Insight tradition. Twelve Insight study cards--reinforce your practice with these daily reminders of the fundamentals of meditation in a convenient, portable form."—Container Flip the switch : proven strategies to fuel your metabolism and burn fat 24 hours a day / Robert K. Cooper ; recipes by Leslie L. Cooper. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction RM222.2 .C6169 2005 Proven strategies to fuel your metabolism & burn fat 24 hours a day. Modern essentials : a contemporary guide to the therapeutic use of essential oils. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction RM666 .A68 M6 2012 "Plants are humanity's oldest medicines. Yet, in our modern world, these natural remedies have largely been forgotten due to the hoards of chemically engineered, man-made drugs currently being mass-marketed. Recently, however, science has been rediscovering some of the powerful benefits that can be found within natural aromatic plants, and especially within the volatile oils--or essential oils-- contained in these plants. This unique guide can help you discover how essential oils can benefit your health and well being--naturally!"--Back cover. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 The new glucose revolution : the authoritative guide to the glycemic index--the dietary solution for permanent weight loss / Jennie Brand-Miller [and others]. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction QP701 .N492 2005 "…Written by the team of experts at the forefront of glycemic index research, The New Glucose Revolution demonstrates how and why a low-GI diet can melt away unwanted pounds and reduce the risk of serious illness. This doesn't mean eating only low-GI foods or giving up high-GI favorites; as the book explains, combining and balancing your food choices is key. Look inside this expanded edition of The New Glucose Revolution for the very latest scientific evidence to support the health benefits of choosing low-GI foods; foolproof strategies for making the transition to a low-GI diet; 50 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes, all with low to moderate GI ratings; glycemic index values for approximately 800 foods; targeted guidelines for using the glycemic index to lose weight, protect against diabetes and heart disease, and enhance mental and physical performance; [and] answers to the most common questions about the glycemic index."--Publisher's Website Stronger abs and back / Dean Brittenham, Greg Brittenham. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction GV508 .B75 1997 Build your center of power! Stronger Abs and Back shows how to develop the body's most important source of energy and support - its core muscle groups. The abdominal and back muscles form the foundation for enhanced fitness and athletic performance. Featuring 165 exercises and packed with training advice, this illustrated guide is your training manual to rock-hard abs and strong supportive back muscles that prevent low back injury and pain. Stronger Abs and Back is for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want firm, high-performance bodies. Talent is never enough : discover the choices that will take you beyond your talent / John C. Maxwell. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction BF431 .M393 2007 "Leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell knows that people are never successful by talent alone, and in this workbook he outlines the thirteen crucial things you can do to maximize your natural talents and become a 'Talent-plus' person."--Publisher's Website Unleash the power of the female brain : supercharging yours for better health, energy, mood, focus, and sex / Daniel G. Amen. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction RC451.4.W6 A44 2013 From one of the world's leading experts on how the brain works, this book offers a step-bystep, practical program for women to achieve greater health, energy, and lasting happiness by harnessing the power of the female brain. In this book, the author, a neuropsychiatrist offers insight on the unique characteristics, strengths (intuition, empathy, multitasking, collaboration), vulnerabilities (anxiety, depression, and a tendency to worry), and needs of the female brain. And he explains his practical, prescriptive program targeted specifically for women to help them thrive. In this guide based on research from his clinical practice, the doctor addresses the issues women ask about the most including fertility, pregnancy, menopause, weight, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and relationships. What to expect the first year / by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel ; foreword by Mark D. Widome, M.D. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction HQ774 .E47 2014 Keeping the trademark month by month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier to read, faster to flip through, and new family friendlier than ever, packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before...Throughout, topics are organized more intuitively than ever, for the best user experience possible. Fall 2015/Spring 2016 New Books in the Libraries N History The Irish famine : an illustrated history / Helen Litton. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction HC260.5.Z9 F35 2003 "In The Irish Famine: An Illustrated History Helen Litton succinctly deals with the Great Famine with clarity and compassion. Using quote from first-hand accounts, and information from numerous studies and sources, both sides of the tragedy are exposed. Meet the people who tried to gain help -- British politicians such as Peel, Quaker relief workers, local committees, clergy and landlords who sometimes gave up in despair as the situation escalated. Listen to the horrific stories of individuals such as Denis McKennedy, who died in Cork in 1846 because his Board of Works wages were two weeks late. The Irish Famine should be read by everyone who seeks a fuller understanding of Ireland's past and the catastrophic event that shaped so much of its future."--Back cover. Housekeeping The life-changing magic of tidying up : the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing / Marie Kondo ; translated from Japanese by Cathy Hirano. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction TX321 .K6613 2014 This best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing. Interpersonal Communication How to make people like you in 90 seconds or less / Nicholas Boothman. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction BF637.C45 B655 2000 "Never again let shyness get in the way of an appointment or interview. Or leave the making of an important contact to chance. Or find yourself tongue-tied or distracted in social situations. The key, according to Nicholas Boothman and his plan for face-to-face communication, is simple -- the way to make a person like you is to make yourself be like that person, if only for the 90 seconds or less it takes to establish rapport." "Learn the power of a Really Useful Attitude, the secrets of voice tone and body language, the difference between "opening up" words and "closing down" words. And reinforcing all of these skills is knowing how to read another person's sensory preference -- most of us are Visual people, some are Kinesthetic and a few are Auditory. So when you say "I see what you mean" to a Visual, you're really speaking his or her language. And then you're on your way. Book jacket."--Jacket. Personal Finance Jim Cramer's get rich carefully / James J. Cramer. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction "…In Get Rich Carefully, Jim Cramer uses his thirty-five years of experience as a Wall Street veteran and host of CNBC's Mad Money to create a guide to high-yield, low-risk investing. In our recovering economy, this is the plan you need to make big money without taking big risks. Drawing on his unparalleled knowledge of the stock market and on the mistakes and successes he's made on the way to his own fortune, Cramer explains-in plain English-why you can get rich in a prudent, methodical way, as long as you start now. In his own inimitable style, Cramer lays it on the line, no waffling, no on-the-one-hand-or-the-other hedging, just the straight stuff you need to accumulate wealth…The personal finance book of the year, Get Rich Carefully is the invaluable guide to turning your savings into real, lasting wealth in a practical, and yes-because this is, after all, a book by Jim Cramer-highly readable and entertaining way"-- Provided by publisher. Fall 2015/Spring 2016 New Books in the Libraries N Politics and Government The Minnesota legislative manual. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction JK6131 .M56 2015 The Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) is a reference guide containing information about Minnesota, its government and elected officials. It is prepared and published every two years by the Office of the Secretary of State. Student Success CLEP official study guide 2016 : college-level examination program / CollegeBoard. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Non-Fiction LB2353.68 .C586 2016 Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction LB2353.68 .C586 2016 “The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives students like you the opportunity to receive college credit for what they already know by earning qualifying scores on any of the 33 examinations. The 2016 CLEP Official Study Guide features official practice questions for all 33 CLEP exams, published by the official sponsor of CLEP; exclusive sample questions for the new College Composition Exams; helpful guides to earning college credit, evaluating a college's CLEP policy, and applying for credit; [and] valuable suggestions for preparation, including methods of self-assessment and strategies for answering exam questions.”--Publisher's Website Technology Ipad all-in-one for dummies / Nancy Muir, Lindsay Rock, Stacy L Bell. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction QA76.8.I863 M838 2011 Contains six mini books that illustrate how to use the IPad for pleasure and work, covering topis such as iWork, e-mail, and business applications as well as recommendations for must-have apps. Travel Arizona / Lawrence W. Cheek ; photography by Michael Freeman and Kerrick James. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction F809.3 .C44 1995 "[Includes] evocative color images by two world-renowned photographers; road trip itineraries with helpful full color maps; best guest ranches, hotels, and B&Bs; historical perspectives, archival photos; insightful, humorous writing; literary extracts by some of Arizona's greatest writers; [and] knowledgeable reviews of authentic cafes and innovative restaurants." -- Back cover. Safety and security for women who travel / Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer. Hennepin Technical Library/EP Non-Fiction G151 .S93 1998 "Through their own stories and tips and the entertaining and insightful anecdotes of traveling women, Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer show you how to take care of yourself and feel as good on your journeys as you do at home. Learn how to spot a scam artist; choose a great travel companion; dress for safety; assess your strengths and weaknesses; avoid looking like a victim; find a trustworthy guide; avoid sexual predators; have fun in spite of travel snafus; find new friends in a foreign country; determine when a threat is real; stay centered in a bad situation; [and] trust your instincts and have a great trip."--Back cover. Fall 2015/Spring 2016 New Books in the Libraries N Fiction (Print) The dog who danced / Susan Wilson. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction WIL "If there's been a theme in Justine Meade's life, it's loss. Her mother, her home, even her son. The bright spot in her life, the partner she could always count on, was Mack, her gray and black sheltie--that is, until she is summoned back to her childhood home after more than twenty years away. On her journey, an agonizing error separates Justine form Mack. As the stretch of highway between them grows longer, her chances of ever finding her beloved dog diminish, despite her desperate determination. Ed and Alice Parmalee are mourning the loss of their own. Seven years after trier daughter was taken from them, they're living separate lives together. Dancing around each other and their unspeakable heartbreak, unable to bridge the chasm left between them. When they find a little black and gray dog by the side of the road, they take him in. Fiercely loyal, acutely perceptive, and guided by a herd dog's instinct, Mack has a way of bringing out the best in his humans. Whether it's as Justine's partner, or just the ebb and flow of a family's rhythms, it's as though the little Shetland sheepdog was born to bring people together. Everyone needs Mack. But to whom does the little dog who danced belong? -- Back cover. Finders keepers : a novel / Stephen King. Hennepin Technical Library/EP FIC KIN ""Wake up, genius." So begins King's instantly riveting story about a vengeful reader. The genius is John Rothstein, an iconic author who created a famous character, Jimmy Gold, but who hasn't published a book for decades. Morris Bellamy is livid, not just because Rothstein has stopped providing books, but because the nonconformist Jimmy Gold has sold out for a career in advertising. Morris kills Rothstein and empties his safe of cash, yes, but the real treasure is a trove of notebooks containing at least one more Gold novel. Morris hides the money and the notebooks, and then he is locked away for another crime. Decades later, a boy named Pete Saubers finds the treasure, and now it is Pete and his family that Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney, and Jerome Robinson must rescue from the ever-more deranged and vengeful Morris when he's released from prison after thirty-five years"-- provided by publisher. Revival : a novel / Stephen King. Hennepin Technical Library/EP FIC KIN "In a small New England town over half a century ago, a boy is playing with his new toy soldiers in the dirt in front of his house when a shadow falls over him. He looks up to see a striking man, the new minister, Jamie learns later, who with his beautiful wife, will transform the church and the town. The men and boys are a bit in love with Mrs. Jacobs; the women and girls, with the Reverend Jacobs--including Jamie's sisters and mother. Then tragedy strikes, and this charismatic preacher curses God, and is banished from the shocked town. Jamie has demons of his own. Wed to his guitar from age 13, he plays in bands across the country, running from his own family tragedies, losing one job after another when his addictions get the better of him. Decades later, sober and living a decent life, he and Reverend Charles Jacobs meet again in a pact beyond even the Devil's devising, and the many terrifying meanings of Revival are revealed. King imbues this spectacularly rich and dark novel with everything he knows about music, addiction, and religious fanaticism, and every nightmare we ever had about death. This is a masterpiece from King, in the great American tradition of Frank Norris, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe"-- Provided by publisher. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 The smoke jumper / Nicholas Evans. Hennepin Technical Library/EP FIC EVA “His name is Connor Ford and he falls like an angel of mercy from the sky, braving the flames to save the woman he loves but knows he cannot have. For Julia Bishop is the partner of his best friend and fellow 'smoke jumper,' Ed Tully. Julia loves them both--until a fiery tragedy on Montana's Snake Mountain forces her to choose between them, and burns a brand on all their hearts. In the wake of the fire, Connor embarks on a harrowing journey to the edge of human experience, traveling the world's worst wars and disasters to take photographs that find him fame but never happiness. Reckless of a life he no longer wants, again and again he dares death to take him, until another fateful day on another continent, he must walk through fire once more...”--Publisher's Website The things they carried : a work of fiction / Tim O'Brien. Hennepin Technical Library/EP FIC OBR This work depicts the heroic young men of Alpha Company as they carry the emotional weight of their lives to war in Vietnam in a patchwork account of a modern journey into the heart of darkness. They battle the enemy (or maybe more the idea of the enemy), and occasionally each other. In their relationships we see their isolation and loneliness, their rage and fear. They miss their families, their girlfriends and buddies; they miss the lives they left back home. Yet they find sympathy and kindness for strangers (the old man who leads them unscathed through the mine field, the girl who grieves while she dances), and love for each other, because in Vietnam they are the only family they have. Feature Films (DVD) As good as it gets Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.C55 A84 1998 Melvin Udall is an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his gay neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness-- along with waitress Carol Connelly-- helps put Melvin back in the human race. Avatar Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .A865 2010 Jake Sully is a former Marine who uses a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where a corporate consortium is mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's life--which changes everything. The Black Panthers : vanguard of the revolution Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD E185.615 .B53 2016 "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is the first feature length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party, its significance to the broader American culture, its cultural and political awakening for black people, and the painful lessons wrought when a movement derails. Master documentarian Stanley Nelson goes straight to the source, weaving a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the voices of the people who were there: police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who left it. Featuring Kathleen Cleaver, Elaine Brown, Emory Douglas, Jamal Joseph, and many others, it's an essential history and a vibrant chronicle of this pivotal movement that birthed a new revolutionary culture in America."--Container. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Blazing saddles Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.C55 B52 1997 The new sheriff and his sidekick, retired gunfighter Waco Kid, protect the town of Rock Ridge from the men who want to run the railroad through the town. Blood diamond Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.S87 B5663 2007 An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: to recover a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son who was conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed across the alternately beautiful and ravaged countryside. Boys Cry Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .B69 2012 "Boys Cry is a true life based fiction film that details the tale of an African raised teenager who's life takes an incredible turn for the worst when his peers target him for his differences in culture and ultimately force him to engage in acts that without influence, he would never commit."—Container Cars Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.C55 C377 2006 Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson, and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame. Catch me if you can Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .C28 2003 Based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail. Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. passed himself off as a pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor all before his 21st birthday. Cinderella Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .C4964 2005 Animated adaptation of the story of Cinderella and her magical trip to the prince's ball. City slickers Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .C588 2001 Comedy about three men friends who are going through mid-life crises. They decide that the answer to their malaise is a fantasy vacation out West where they can play cowboy on a cattle drive. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Clerks Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.C55 C54 1995 It's one wild day in the life of a pair of overworked counter jockeys who brave a nonstop parade of unpredictable shoppers, while managing to play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and straighten out their offbeat love lives. Edge of tomorrow : / live. die. repeat Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .E344 2014 In a near future, an alien race has hit the Earth in an unbeatable assault. Major William Cage has never seen a day of combat, but is dropped into a suicide mission and killed within minutes. Cage now finds himself thrown into a time loop-forcing him to live out the same day over and over, fighting and dying each time. With each "life", Cage learns more fighting skills, so that when he and warrior Rita Vrataski take the fight to the aliens, they are one step closer to defeating the enemy. The fifth element Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.S26 F58 1997 Two hundred and fifty years in the future, life as we know it is threatened by the arrival of Evil. Only the fifth element can stop the Evil from extinguishing life, as it tries to do every five thousand years. Frozen Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .F76 2014 "Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom"--Container. He named me Malala Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD LC2330 .H4 2015 An intimate portrait of Malala Yousafzai, who was wounded when Taliban gunmen opened fire on her in Pakistan's Swat Valley. The shooting of the then fifteen-year-old teenager sparked international media outrage. An educational activist in Pakistan, Yousafzai has since emerged as a leading campaigner for the rights of children worldwide and in December 2014, became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Hook Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .H665 2000 A high-flying adventure from the magic of Steven Spielberg, Hook stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman as the infamous Captain Hook. Hotel Transylvania 2 Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997 .H68 2016 Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania. Dracula's rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn't showing signs of being a vampire. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Independence Day Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.S26 I46 2000 Massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies and wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. The world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .I53 2003 Indiana Jones, an archeologist, is hired by the government to locate the mystical Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. Accompanied by his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood, Indy must discover the Ark before the Nazis do, and he has to survive poison, traps, snakes and treachery to do so. Indiana Jones and the temple of doom Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .I535 2003 After barely escaping a Shanghai nightclub brawl, Indiana Jones crash-lands into the wilds of India where he uncovers a scheme that has enslaved a remote village's children. Indy must save the children and avoid becoming a slave himself to the evil Thuggee cult. Indiana Jones and the last crusade Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .I5353 2003 Beginning with a prologue in which a young Indiana Jones is introduced, the epic continues with the adult Indy embarking on a perilous quest for his father, Professor Henry Jones, Sr. The Nazis are on the trail of the Holy Grail, and have kidnapped the professor, who is an authority on the Cup of Christ. Indy inches through rat-filled catacombs, battles Nazis in biplane dogfights, and braves the firepower of unstoppable tanks. Indiana Jones Bonus material Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .I53536 2003 Mined from deep inside the Lucasfilm Archives, this bonus disc is loaded with never before seen footage that gives you a rare glimpse inside the movie-making magic. Go behind the scenes in the most expansive and only feature-length "making of" documentary ever created about the Indiana Jones Trilogy. Inside out Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .I57 2015 Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. Interstellar Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .I58 2015 With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Iron Man Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .I76 2008 A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world. Iron Man 2 Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .I76 2010 Now that the world knows billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero Iron Man, his life has suddenly become even more intense. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit, but for Ivan Vanko, it's revenge. With Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, Stark must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet. Iron Man 3 Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .I76 2013 "When Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his entire world reduced to rubble, he must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his enemy, and somehow protect those he loves. But a soulsearching question haunts him: Does the man make the suit-- or does the suit make the man?"--Container. Jurassic World Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .J87 2015 Twenty-two years following the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now includes a completely functioning dinosaur theme park, as once envisioned by John Hammond. After ten years of operation and decline in visitors, a unique attraction is designed to ignite visitor's interest, which fails horribly. Labyrinth Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .L297 2006 A teenage girl's baby brother is kidnapped by the King of the Goblins. In order to rescue him she must navigate a devilish labyrinth. Mad Max. Fury Road Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .M33 2015 A return to the world of the Road Warrior, Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past, he believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa. They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe, from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord with his gangs, pursues the rebels ruthlessly in the high-octane Road War that follows. The Martian Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .M37 2016 After a bad storm blows across Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead and left behind. Now stuck on a hostile planet, he must find a way to signal Earth and in the meantime survive on limited supplies. New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 Minions Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 M565 2015 Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters--which they are continuously unsuccessful at keeping. One Minion named Kevin, however, has a plan, and he and two of his Minions cohorts venture out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Mission: Impossible: Rogue nation Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .M57 2015 With their elite organization shut down by the CIA, agent Ethan Hunt and his team must race against time to stop The Syndicate, a deadly network of rogue operatives turned traitors. To stop this global threat, Ethan must join forces with an elusive, disavowed agent whose loyalty is suspect as he faces his most impossible mission ever. Much ado about nothing Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .M834 2003 With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend Don Pedro devises mischief: a romantic trap for the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the man she loves to hate, Benedick. Their amusement is almost spoiled by the jealous scheming of Don John, but love and laughter prevail when the local constable unwittingly exposes the plot--and all the trouble proves to be much ado about nothing. My neighbor Totoro Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997 .M958 2010 After moving to the country to be near their ailing mother, two young sisters are befriended by a variety of mysterious creatures. The NeverEnding story Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997 .N48 2009 Join the young warrior Atreyu and the faith of a young boy, Bastian, as they battle the unknown of 'The Nothing' to save the creatures of Fantasia and their Childlike Empress. The patriot Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1995.9.H5 P38 2000 A hero of the French and Indian conflict, Benjamin Martin had renounced fighting forever to raise his family in peace. However, when British troops arrive at his South Carolina home and endanger his family, he takes up arms alongside his idealistic patriot son, Gabriel. Planet of the apes Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .P53 2000 Four American astronauts crash-land on an uncharted planet and discover it is ruled by a race of intelligent apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Astronaut Taylor (Heston) soon finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist (McDowall). New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 The sandlot Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .S163 2013 Fifth-grader Scotty Smalls has just moved into town with his parents. The local kids call him a Dork because he can't even throw a baseball. That changes when the leader of the neighborhood gang recruits him to play on the nearby sandlot field. It's the beginning of a magical summer of baseball, wild adventures, first kisses, and fearsome confrontations with the dreaded Beast and its owner who live behind the left field fence. Soon nine boys have become best friends, Scotty is part of a team, and their leader has become a local legend. Sicario Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .S53 2015 After an idealistic FBI agent is recruited by a government task-force official to pursue a drug lord, she begins a perilous mission that forces her to question everything she believes, and pits her against a shadowy consultant with a dangerous agenda. Spaceballs Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .S618 2000 A parody of epic science fiction movies, especially the original "Star wars" trilogy. Two space bums attempt to rescue a space princess from an assortment of space villains. Spectre Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .S74 2015 A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Straight outta Compton Hennepin Technical Library/BPC DVD PN1997.2 .S77 2016 In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking viewers back to where it all began, the film tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. Titanic Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .T54 1999 Two people from different worlds meet and fall in love on the brief, tragic maiden voyage of the grand ocean liner Titanic. Tommy boy Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997 .T6533 1995 Party animal Tommy Callahan is definitely a few cans short of a six-pack. But after seven years, Tommy's finally earned his diploma -- and a cushy job at Callahan Auto Parts. Returning home, Tommy gets some more great news: his dad is marrying a real "10," and Tommy will get the stepbrother he always wanted. But as fast as you can say "Who killed the keg?," the family business starts tanking. Now Tommy's got to hit the road with his dad's right-hand man, a smug numbers-cruncher. And what these two don't know about salesmanship could fill a book -- and a riotously funny movie! New Books in the Libraries N Fall 2015/Spring 2016 X-men Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .X546 2000 Because of unique genetic mutations, children with extraordinary and dangerous powers are born into a world filled with prejudice. Under the tutelage of Professior Xavier, these and other outcasts learn to harness their powers for the good of mankind. X2 : X-men united Hennepin Technical Library/EP DVD PN1997.2 .X546 2003 An assassination attempt is made on the life of the president by a teleporting mutant. This act upsets the entire world and entices the president to begin the mutant-human war as predicted by Charles Xavier earlier. In an effort to get to the bottom of the attack and prevent world-wide war, Xavier sends out Storm and Dr. Jean Grey to search for the teleporting mutant and discover the truth behind the assassination attempt.