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The article features anecdotes from veteran children's authors and illustrators about memorable questions asked by young readers and their responses. Writer Meg Medina was once asked during an event at a middle school in northern Virginia regarding her boring writings. Writer Sophie Blackall refers to a humorous question on whether she was a horse during her childhood. Writer Jacqueline Woodson refers to a Muslim girl's question on the impact of her spirituality on her writings.

"Hamptons Modern: Contemporary Living on the East End" by David Sokol is a 224-page book that explores the influence of Modernism on residential architecture in the East End of Long Island. The book focuses on 18 houses in the area, organized into three sections: Stewarding the Past, Extending the Legacy, and Setting New Precedents. It includes historical context, anecdotes, and interviews, making it an engaging and informative read. The book is richly illustrated and would be a valuable resource for libraries and anyone interested in the design movement's impact on the region. [Extracted from the article]

"BREATHE: Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Emotions & Change Your Life" by Kate Simpson is a self-help book that offers readers a guide to calm chaotic thoughts and reshape mindsets. The book is structured in four stages modeled after the seasons, focusing on internal reflection and then shifting outward to explore relationships. Simpson's engaging and conversational tone, along with interactive exercises, prompts deep introspection and growth for readers seeking to navigate internal struggles with clarity and confidence. [Extracted from the article]

"Start Today: Be Awesome, Be You" by Jesse S. Smith is a self-help book that encourages readers to embrace self-love and make positive changes in their lives. Drawing from personal experiences, Smith emphasizes the importance of mindset transformation, hard work, and a hopeful outlook. The book offers personal advice, anecdotes, and encouragement to stay positive, practice self-forgiveness, and let go of situations beyond one's control. Smith references religion, philosophy, and case studies to support his ideas on self-improvement. Overall, the book provides a welcoming and refreshing perspective on overcoming challenges and living a fulfilling life. [Extracted from the article]

In "Farewell: Vital End-of-Life Questions with Candid Answers," retired oncologist and palliative care specialist Edward T. Creagan provides a practical guide to navigating end-of-life issues. Drawing from personal anecdotes and professional case studies, Creagan offers straightforward advice on handling the journey of transitioning from life to death. He discusses the predictable phases of dying, patient preferences, comfort, dignity, and planning ahead. Creagan also addresses challenging topics such as funeral planning, end-of-life care costs, and physician-assisted suicide, providing additional resources for further reading. This resource aims to offer reassurance and guidance to those going through the dying process and their loved ones. [Extracted from the article]

"Untangling: How You Can Transform What's Impossibly Stuck" is a self-help manual by Barbara McGavin and Ann Weiser Cornell that offers a comprehensive diagnosis of the problems that can cause people to feel stuck in their lives. The authors provide remedies and techniques for unburdening oneself from past baggage and harnessing one's full potential. Drawing from Eugene Gendlin's Focusing, the book explores key concepts such as "getting a felt-sense" and "Self-in-Presence," which may be challenging to understand at times. However, McGavin and Cornell's personal stories and clear analogies help ground the book's ideas. The volume of actionable information provided makes it a valuable resource for readers seeking personal healing and growth. [Extracted from the article]

BESTSELLERSNEW & NOTABLESteven Furtick #2 Hardcover Nonfiction The latest from Furtick, pastor of a multisite megachurch based in Charlotte, N.C., is a "charismatic guide," per our review, to becoming "one's truest, most authentic self." Personal anecdotes illustrate the ongoing nature of this pursuit.PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the history of polymer development and materials used in the plastics industry. Topics include the discovery of Celluloid and the development of injection molding by John Wesley Hyatt, the identification of materials through sensory methods, and the parallels between historical political debates and modern ideological disagreements.

The article presents anecdotes which show how the work lives of several members of the book business change due to the COVID-19 pandemic that started in March 2020. These include the story shared by Phoebe Kosman of Candlewick Press whose three-year-old son debuted an impersonation of her, the realization by agent Johanna Castillo of Writers House on how important the daily conversation about books is for the publishing industry, and the change in the work of Marlena Bittner of Flatiron Books.

The article presents an anecdote by the author regarding forced entry operations in fire fighting, particularly regarding difficult doors. The author discusses the necessary challenges and procedures undergone by fire fighters when entering buildings, along with one instance where a multiply locked and secured door required excessive effort to open. An overview of lessons learned for future rescue attempts is also given.

The article discusses the importance of story telling and ways to become a better story teller as well. The article points out that business communicators use story telling in a variety of way, whether it be in branding, public relations or internal affairs. In-depth interviews conducted with more than 170 business leaders in 80-plus organizations throughout the world suggest that stories have strategic importance far beyond mere entertainment value. The article presents five practices used by executives to tell stories, which are; how to find stories, how to dig into them to uncover hidden patterns and themes, how to select those stories that need to be reinforced, how to craft memorable stories, and how to embody stories to positively affect attitudes, thoughts and behaviors. INSETS: CASE STUDY: U.S. Army deploys story strategy;The results are in: Stories affect ROI.

Discusses the use of anecdotal stories in relation to the presentation of facts in journalism. Origin of the practice of storytelling in journalism; Consequences of anecdotal reporting; Advice on the use of anecdotes in reporting.

Provides anecdotes on equipment design and maintenance. Attribution of fundi and mold to air quality problems; Effects of contaminants on building systems; Features of the air-handling systems.

Presents the author's thoughts and humor, as a librarian, about how books are used in motion pictures. Examples of book mutilation in films such as `Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961) and `Defence of the Realm' (1985); How the premise in the film `Warlock' (1991) created angst in the author; Suggestion that film directors could use the services of a conservationist to preserve respect for books and libraries.

Discusses science reporting. Breast implant story; Tyranny of the anecdote; Importance of asking whether the stories were published; How to weigh conflicting opinions.

Shares the stories of three library ambassadors working abroad, as part of the American Library Association's Global Reach, Local Touch theme. Peggy Kroder, school librarian in New Zealand; Making the most of a limited budget; Kris Swank in South Africa; Bringing Internet access to universities; Librarian Peter Brush in Laos; Classification consultant.

Presents an imaginary case with the issue of pager and cellular phones use in a library. Annoyance caused by these; Disturbance to people who are reading; Suggestions to the problem. INSETS: Quit Talking and Get a Policy, by Jill E. Kuhns;Bury the Beepers and the Attitude, Dennis M. Swanson.

Presents a scenario between two college librarians who do not want to follow a plan developed by a current director. Analysis and comments on the scenario offered by actual librarians.

Presents several anecdotes on machine engineering. Routine check-up for the rotor blades of military helicopters; Development of a system with a small air motor; Construction of a custom machine.

Presents humorous engineering anecdotes from readers. Solution employed by a design analyst at a manufacturer of helicopter in calculating the demands made on the blades by various maneuvers; Lessons learned form a job at a firm which designs controls and hardware; Issues that universities failed to address in teaching engineering students.

Presents various humorous engineering anecdotes. Outcome of project focusing on transmitter-receiver system development; Experience in a start-up company that made chemical-exposure part-processing systems based on liquid technology; Experience as a mechanical engineer for a start-up robotics company.

The article offers anecdotes about executives in the airline and aeronautics industries. Airbus appointed Chris Emerson as its senior vice president-product strategy and market forecast. International Lease Finance Corporation appointed David Nixon as its senior vice president-transactions. The German company DC Aviation promoted Michael Kuhn to chief executive officer (CEO).

The article offers anecdotes about U.S. politicians and scientists. Veteran astronauts of the U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) are debating whether or not to shift the development and operation of human spacecraft to the commercial sector. A group of science activists are protesting plans by President Barack Obama to reduce the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for space, Gary Payton, is retiring

The article offers anecdotes about business people. Pedro Morenes Eulate has been appointed executive chairman of the Spanish division of the international company MBDA. A. Thomas Young has been named non-executive chairman of the Science Applications International Corp. in McLean, Virginia. Senior vice president of Thales Air Operations Jean-Loic Galle was appointed chairman of ThalesRaytheonSystems in Massy, France.

The article offers anecdotes about executives in the aerospace and airlines industries. Former U.S. General Services Administration executive David A. Drabkin was named director of acquisition policy for Northrop Grumman Corporation. Formerly of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Lincoln Laboratory, James W. Wade was named vice president-mission assurance for Raytheon Company. Formerly of NetJets Inc., Benjamin Murray was named president of XOJET.

The article offers anecdotes about professionals in the aerospace and airlines industries. Executive Maryanne R. Lavan succeeds James B. Comey, retired, as senior vice president/general counsel of the Lockheed Martin Corporation. Former general manager of EMS Formation Nim Evatt was appointed vice president/general manager of EMS Aviation. Executive Didier Lux was appointed executive vice president for customer services at Airbus.

The article offers anecdotes about people in the air and space industry. Former head of Blake-Miller Communications Jeff Miller was named vice president-communications at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Mathew J. Joyce was named vice president/program manager for Ground-based Midcourse Defense at Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Nobuo Toda was named chairman of the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation.

Presents an anecdote of the author's experience buying a set of books from Amazon.com that came highly recommended. Decision to buy all the books at once in order to save on shipping and handling costs; Opinion that the books are not as good as expected; Desire to be able to come up with products or services that would bring in a lot of money; Characteristics that Web sites should possess in order to be considered one of the Fortune 500 companies; Efforts of actually designing a product.

Discusses the experience of the author in a district assignment with the Corps of Engineers at the Fort Knox Area Office in 1992. Introduction to the concept of partnering in the US Army's total quality management (TQM); Management of the renovation project of the Fort Knox commissary; Application of the partnering concept.

Presents the author's story of helping his mother shop for a new car and the lessons he learned in doing so. How his mother made a decision without doing research at the library; How this choice effected the author's view of his job as a librarian; Things he discovered about himself.

Reports how the American Library Association Public Information Office set about gathering celebrities' stories about libraries to celebrate National Library Week 1996. Remarks and stories from David Brinkley, Betty Friedan, Beverly Cleary, and others; How the Gardiner Public Library in Maine launched the `Who Reads What' series. INSET: Other Main(e) entries that rouse readers, by B.G..

Pays tribute to musician and writer Leonard Cohen. Columbia's release of Cohen's album, `The Future'; Comments of Steve Lindsey, producer of the album; Cohen's musical style; What he wrote about.

Presents a personal narrative regarding the solution of a virus in a large organization's computer network. Investigative steps; Types of files and utilities used; Scale of the network.

States that deregulation of information technology (IT) systems are in companies to facilitate sale and delivery of electricity on a competitive basis. Involvement of electricity transmission business; Posting of information by the TIN (transmission information network).

The mood of the country at the start of a critical election year is heavily influencing the decisions Super Bowl advertisers are making, from the tone of ads to the casting and placement of commercials during the game airing on Fox Feb. 2. Selecting celebrities to star in Super Bowl ads is no easy feat, Calkins says, especially with a new crop of online stars. [Extracted from the article]

Editorial. Discusses the case in 1995 of an irate author whose book was not initially accepted for review by `Library Journal' magazine. The author's letter-writing campaign over the Internet; Reasons why a telephone call is more likely to persuade the editors than a slew of letters or of electronic mail (e-mail); Some concerns of `Library Journal'; Request for reader response; Contact points.

An interview with author Bruce Campbell is presented. Campbell discusses his book " If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor." He outlines the anecdotes he include in his book and talks about his penchants for adventure. He elaborates the difference between writing and acting, referring to a buttery Chardonnay and autobiography.

The article reports on the two 50-MW Smart Power Generation plants will be supplied by the power sources company Wartsila to Centrica plc, a British multinational utility company, to use in developments within Great Britain.

The article focuses on writing skills of the corporate writers. Corporate writers create contents filled with vague quotes and corporate babble. Their stories and press releases are loaded with jargon and organizational boilerplate. Use of anecdotes and examples in the corporate writing will make the content specific and clear to the people.

The author reflects about death and dying. The author relates three death-related anecdotes and the lessons he learned as a health professional from the experiences. According to the author, the article by Mayur Lakhani, the chair of the National Council for Palliative Care inspired him to talk about death and dying.

The article presents an anecdote about a patient who goes to see his general practitioner (GP) for a check-up. When the patient puts the helmet full of electrodes on his head, the music fills the consulting room. After a while, the GP off the music and discuss his findings with the patient. Unfortunately, the patient does not like what he is talking about.

The article offers anecdotes about celebrities in the mass media industry. Actresses Adrianne Palicki and Connie Britton of the television program "Friday Night Lights" attended a party thrown by "Lucky" magazine during the television network's upfront advertising sales presentations, as did Lindsay Lohan. Hearst Magazines, publishers of "House Beautiful," invited advertisers to a luncheon featuring the magazine's columnist Ina Garten, host of the cooking program "The Barefoot Contessa" on the Food Network.

The article presents an anecdote about the cause of the premature bearing failures of a large motor.

The article offers anecdotes on some engineering problems faced by machine manufacturers. One reader describes the problem confronted by an equipment company in its chemical mixing and dispenser equipment that uses an optical water-level sensor. Another reader describes his problem in finding a paper shredder on steroids for his company's fireplaces manufacturing operations.

Presents information on the humorous engineering anecdotes about machine design. Challenges experienced in developing a variable-reluctance indicator for aircraft; Practical joke pulled by a dyno technician on an employee conducted a dynamometer spark maps.

The article presents two humorous engineering anecdotes. The use of a hardware that was misdesigned caused thousands of man-hours during the development of a model of a nuclear safety-monitoring system which used multiple minicomputers. During an annual engineering meeting at a winery in Saratoga, California, one of the speakers used the acronym TLA which stands for three-letter acronyms.

Presents an anecdote on machine engineering.

Presents two anecdotes about engineering. Use of revenue-collection systems for turnpikes and bridges to address problems in the automated inventory-control business; Production of quartz watch crystals.