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Here are a few more book reviews.  I’m trying to read one non-fiction book per week … when it’s a good one, sleep seems optional!   Here's Looking at Euclid: a … More
A NIMS Level 1 CNC Operator Training Course is being offered by Continuing Professional Development at the College of Lake County this fall. This 10-week National Institute for … More
This summer, more than 50 campers living with physical limitations caused by Spina Bifida and other neurological diseases tackled the 40-foot high ropes course at the YMCA’s Camp … More
An Irish pub and restaurant outside Antioch has been declared a total loss in a blaze that the local fire chief called "very stubborn More
Reading Room: Early September Book Reviews
Posted 12/31/69

Here are a few more book reviews.  I’m trying to read one non-fiction book per week … when it’s a good one, sleep seems optional!

 

Here's Looking at Euclid: a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math, by Alex Bellos (Free Press, 2010)No, this is not a math book ... though there is a modicum of math within it and a couple well-described formulas. It is a book about math written for the curious non-mathematical reader, combining bits of history, interesting discoveries, and easily understood descriptions of what might be called the "mathematical pavement" that seems to underlay our daily reality. The author is a journalist, not a professional mathematician, so the emphasis is on "what is interesting" rather than any close examination of the "whys" and "wherefores" of mathematical functions. It is structured by theme so that each chapter can be read independently. It opens with an anthropological investigation into numbers -- some hunter/gatherer cultures have no numbers above two (as in 1, 2, many). It closes with an investigation of non-Euclidean geometry as exemplified through a very odd piece of knitting. It is an entertaining read throughout.For high school and above.

 

 

Whirlwind: the air war against Japan, 1942-1945, by Barrett Tillman (Simon and Schuster, 2010).Most people know that World War Two was brought to an end with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This is the story of how that came to pass after many months of high explosive and fire bombing had laid waste to Japan's cities and had strangled industrial production.There are several well-developed story lines. One is the problem-plagued development and slow deployment of the B-29 Superfortress bomber, another is the …More

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Posted 12/31/69
The Slobodian family would like to thank the community for pulling together to help their children, Nick and Kate, get the allergy alert service dog that they needed to safely attend school.  … More
April 29 - October 7, 2010
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: New Trier High School East Class of 1980 CONTACT: Elizabeth Kretchmer Reunion Committee 720/344-4379 mtnliving@q.com NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL EAST CLASS … More
As summer wanes, bald-faced hornets are enjoying their last hurrah. More
Beloit College recently released their annual “Mindset List,” a compilation of facts and information pertaining to the newest group of bright-eyed freshman. The list, first published … More
Here are a few more book reviews.  I’m trying to read one non-fiction book per week … when it’s a good one, sleep seems optional!   Here's Looking at Euclid: a … More
A NIMS Level 1 CNC Operator Training Course is being offered by Continuing Professional Development at the College of Lake County this fall. This 10-week National Institute for Metalworking Skills … More
The Emmons School District Board of Education will be holding a Town Hall meeting for all District residents on Tuesday, September 14th from 7pm – 8:30pm in the Tabar Gymnasium.  This is a … More
Four outstanding international films will be presented on Friday nights during fall semester by the College of Lake County Center for International Education. There is no charge for the films, which … More
LAKE COUNTY FIELDERS RENEW MANAGER FOR 2011 Fran Riordan Returning For Season Two  Zion, IL.- The Lake County Fielders minor league baseball team announced today that Field … More
A variety of healthcare and nursing continuing education courses will be offered by Continuing Professional Development at the College of Lake County this fall. By enrolling, health care … More
As summer wanes, bald-faced hornets are enjoying their last hurrah. More
Beloit College recently released their annual “Mindset List,” a compilation of facts and information pertaining to the newest group of bright-eyed freshman. The list, first published … More
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August 6 - September 18, 2010
The Legendary Second City comes to Metropolis for a limited engagement run of their mega-hit musical comedy revue, Rod Blagojevich Superstar. It’s a monumentally hilarious comedy about the rise and … More
August 11 - December 19, 2010
Nominate someone whose good deeds have gone a long way to help or inspire you or others and he or she could win a new 2010 Limited Edition Volkswagen Beetle valued at $20,390 as the grand prize … More
August 26 - September 24, 2010
Have you stopped in Pzazz? Our customers always comment on our unique selection of merchandise. We have new and unique handmade items and much, much more. New crafters are arriving and we still have … More
September 4, 2010
Live entertainment from 'The Rockin' Fenderskirts'. Come to dance or just listen to your favorite music of the 50's & 60's. Great music and entertainment for the whole family. Bring you classic, … More
December 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
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September 4, 2010
Live entertainment from 'The Rockin' Fenderskirts'. Come to dance or just listen to your favorite music of the 50's & 60's. Great music … More
September 8, 2010
Children ages 2 to 5-years old with an adult will learn about different types of apples, how they grow and the best time to pick and … More
September 9, 2010
Wilmot Mountain is a seasonal business in the snowsports industry. Every fall, we have a Job Fair to introduce individuals seeking seasonal … More