CAPSULE COMMENTS

June 14, 2007

New Books

The following items can found at Rodman Public Library or through the Library’s web site at www.rodmanlibrary.com.

Many times while watching a television game show I find myself asking, "How do they know those answers?" Answers to such questions as what is the most popular car color in the U.S. (answer on page 83) or the most sparsely populated nation (answer on page 849) can be found in the World Almanac. A reference classic and a great resource, this book provides fast facts on almost any subject. If you have game show aspirations or just want to impress your friends with a vast amount of interesting facts, this book is a must read.

Many small business books only focus on one topic requiring the reader to read many different books. This book covers many small business subjects at one time making it a handy guide. No attempt is made to replace good advice from an attorney or a skilled small business professional but it does provide the reader with a good basic instruction. This book is easy to read and the tips stress very important information that every small business owner should know.

If you have used previous versions of Microsoft Office and are planning to use Office 2007, you will soon discover that the design of the programs has changed. Familiar toolbars and pull down menus for the most part have been replaced by the Office button, ribbon, relevant tabs and a drastic cosmetic change. This book is an excellent resource to help you navigate and accomplish tasks in Office 2007. With 400 plus pages, including color illustrations, procedures and tips this book makes using the new Office 2007 much easier. Two-page lessons help the reader learn how to do basic tasks without overly complicating the issue. This book also covers some of the new and exciting Office technologies such as using galleries and Live Preview.

At a store, many different types and cuts of meat are available. Perhaps you have stayed away from certain meats because you did not know the proper way to select and prepare them. This book is packed with valuable information that should help you broaden your meat eating experience. The color photographs, how to choose and amount to buy sections for each meat will make meat purchasing much easier. After you purchase the meat, the storage, preparation and flavor affinities section will help you maximize your meat eating experience.