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New at Peter White Public Library

Peter White Public Library maintains voluminous magazine subscriptions in our magazine reading room, but what many people may not know is that, through your library account, library patrons can download magazines. Using the Zinio app, patrons can read any of the 168 magazines that the library subscribes to. The Zinio app format is perfect for reading on your iPad, Kindle Fire, similar tablet, or laptop. Learn more about Zinio at the Peter White Public Library website, www.pwpl.info.

Lion’s Roar

(formerly Shambhala Sun)

The only Buddhist magazine in our collection, this bi-monthly publication contains many articles on the currently very hip topic of mindfulness meditation. Dharma lessons from many top contemporary teachers such as Thch Nh?t H?nh, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chdrn, Sharon Salzberg, and many others comprise every issue, giving practical life advice to novice and advanced practitioners. Teachings from different Buddhist lineages are provided, including Tibetan, Zen, and Theravada Buddhism. Even the esteemed actor Benedict Cumberbatch showed up on the cover recently to explain how Buddhist meditation practice has transformed his life.

National Geographic Interactive

In print continuously since 1888, The National Geographic Society has remained on the cutting edge as they have adapted their publication to the 21st Century. If I could give the print magazine a 5 out of 5 stars review, I would give the digital version 6 stars thanks to the incorporation of interactive video in addition to the excellent articles and stunning photography the magazine is known for. This is the future of periodicals, much more than a print magazine, integrating features that operate perfectly on tablet devices and laptops. The current November 2016 edition features past, present, and future missions to Mars.

Whole Living

Healthy recipes, fitness, weight loss, and green living fill the digital pages of this magazine. It’s worth checking out for the smoothie recipes and the “whole body detox diet” alone.

Macworld

Mac geeks such as myself like to stay current on the trends in the tech industry. In between viewings of Danny Boyle’s excellent Steve Jobs movie and the Jobs documentary on Netflix, check out the newest issue’s feature review of the iPhone 7, and why you should upgrade. Tips for users of iOS 10 Music app and Apple Watch apps are included.

The Atlantic

“How Social Media Got Weaponized: War in the Digital Age” is the cover story this month. This magazine of liberal Politics, World Affairs, Business, Science, Education and the Arts also includes poetry, art, and book reviews. An article entitled “When the World is an Arcade: the Psychogeography of Pokmon Go” is particularly intriguing.

Shape

Live life in Shape. Get expert style advice for your body type; confidence-boosting beauty solutions; the latest diet and nutrition news; workouts that really work; plus the best ideas for healthy living!

Bicycling

Cycling has been my particular field of interest of late. Being new to the sport, I have learned quite a lot about contemporary trends and technology in cycling. As they state in the description: increase your stamina; buy the best gear for your money; locate a great ride; improve your performance; perfect your technique; fuel your passion. My current obsession, bikepacking, I learned about from one of the 33 back issues available on Zinio.

Backpacker

The latest issue is a gear guide (just as pretty much every issue!). Excellent advice for the outdoorsy folks (who isn’t in the U.P.?) Outer shell buying comparison. Dream hikes for every budget. Gila Wilderness, New Mexico, Jungfrau Region, Switzerland. Make the dream manifest.

Popular Mechanics

Articles abound on subjects related to hardware and technology. Meet the robot-building, Mohawk-wearing, mad scientists who are going to get us to Mars-and the toys they are going to do it with. Helmets that give a pilot x-ray vision. Pickup truck bed liners. Woodchipper comparisons. How to keep your company’s products American-made.

Dwell

“Dwell is the unique modern architecture and design magazine for people who believe that good design is an integral part of real life.” With emphasis on modern architecture, the November issue explores ideas in “Small Space, Big Design,” Bauhaus, simplicity for the modern age.

Eating Well

“Where Good Taste Meets Good Health” the publishers claim. The November/December issue contained 48 “stressless recipes”. A juicy pomegranate is the cover model. “Eat to beat diabetes” is one theme explored.

Discover

“The Origin of Dogs” is the cover story for this “science for general interest” magazine. The latest DNA discoveries in the science of human origins are also featured.

By Jeremy Morelock

PWPL?staff member

New at Peter White Public Library

Good books come in all sizes and media types. Overdrive opens the door allowing readers to enjoy reading with their readers, tablets, and smart phones. While I still love the feel of holding a real book, eBooks allow me to read anywhere or anytime.

Carr, Nicholas. “The Shallows: What the Internet is doing to our Brains.” 2010. W.W. Norton & Company. Scientific research indicates that we are a distracted society. Carr detects the loss of muscle memory with the need to constantly be stimulated as part of an ongoing brain changing effect and reading. This title explores neurological science and fascinating experiments that contrast the neural pathways built by reading books versus those forged by surfing the internet. Just the conceptual meaning of the title “Shallows” can make one think about all of the distraction with ads and side bar readings flashing while trying to stay focused on the intended reading. Readers who want to learn and expand on the scientific psychology of technology will find this title interesting.

Gyasi, Yaa. “Homegoing.” 2016. Penguin Books. Sweeping across 250 years, the novel follows the descendants of 2 half-sisters, one family in Ghana and the other in America by devoting a chapter to a member of each generation. The book has structured with thematic similarities to the Pulitzer Prize winning book “Roots” written by Alex Haley in 1976. Readers will enjoy the culture and history contained within this story. The author does a great job in weaving the different generations together to develop a well descriptive story.

Dittrich, Luke. Patient H.M: “The Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets.” 2016. Random House Publishing Group. Known as Patient H.M., the story of Henry Molaison is a sad one because he lost the ability to create memories after he underwent a lobotomy to treat his seizures. His case taught scientists a lot about how the brain creates and stores memories. At the age of 8 Henry was knocked over by a bicyclist and hit his head. Shortly after that incident he began experiencing seizures which increased in intensity and number as he grew older. Henry would undergo an operation that would take away his epilepsy however the outcome was not as joyous as the surgeon planned. The surgery had some effect of alleviating the seizures but it also rendered Henry completely and profoundly amnesiac. The aftermath of this story triggered profound legal and medical debates on the ethics of experiments.

Stewart, Amy. “Lady Cop Makes Trouble.” (The Kopp Sisters #2.) 2016. Houghton Mifflin. “Lady Cop Makes Trouble” is the second title of the Kopp Sisters series continuing the sage of the Constance, Norma and Fleurette Kopp and takes place in 1915. Taken from a true story, the county sheriff has appointed the first female deputy, the 6 foot 180-pound Constance Kopp who was given an extraordinary first assignment to carry out. This story takes the reader on a journey into the romping, riveting story of a woman who defied expectations, forged her own path, and tackled crime – and nefarious criminals.

By Diana L. Menhennick

Reference Department Staff

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