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Quilts, Quilting, and Quiltmakers

Posted: March 15, 2012

In honor of National Quilting Day this weekend, we thought it might be interesting to take a look at quiltmaking in Georgia. From the earliest settlers in Georgia to the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction to the shifts in designs over the…

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Crafty Ideas in GALILEO

Posted: March 13, 2012

March is National Craft Month. If you're looking for a few good craft ideas, take a look at these arts and crafts projects in MasterFILE Premier. Some links may not work off site. Log in to GALILEO first for access. Image from Encyclopædia…

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Planning Your Garden?

Posted: March 07, 2012

Thinking about planting a garden this spring? Excited about all the lovely vegetables you could be eating straight from your own back yard? Or, do you just want to increase that curb appeal? MasterFILE Premier in GALILEO has quite a few magazines,…

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Book Adaptations Nominated for an Oscar

Posted: February 29, 2012

This year, six of the nine nominations for best picture were based on books. Take a look at each of these in NoveList. * Hugo, based on Brian Selznick's novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret (see articles in Literary Reference Center) * Moneyball,…

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Consumer Resources for Heart Health

Posted: February 28, 2012

February is American Heart Month. If you're looking to learn more about heart disease and how to prevent it, GALILEO offers some great consumer health resources. Consumer Health Complete provides fact sheets, evidence-based reports, drug and herb…