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8/23/2021

The Library will be closed September 6th for Labor Day. Make sure to check out plenty of books for the long weekend!

American Marxism by Mark Levin

Levin explains how the core elements of Marxist ideology are now pervasive in American society and culture—from our schools, the press, and corporations, to Hollywood, the Democratic Party, and the Biden presidency. Levin seeks to rally the American people to defend their liberty.

320.513 LEVIN

The Father of Glacier National Park by George Bird Grinell

Discoveries and Explorations In His Own Words // George Bird Grinnell was a prolific writer and record-keeper. He diligently made time in camp for meticulous journal entries. With his small group of explorers, he discovered and named forty geological features east of the Continental Divide and west of the Blackfeet Reservation. His discoveries, publications and leadership led to the creation of Glacier National Park.

978.652 GRINNELL

Baby Bomb by Kara Hoppe and Stan Tatkin

A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents // A new baby can turn your life-and your romantic relationship-upside down. Baby Bomb is the resource parents need to integrate life with baby so they can co-parent and co-partner as a solid and supportive team, while also cultivating mad love for each other. The book gives moms and dads more than just "tips" for better parenting and partnering; it gives them a science-based understanding of why a secure-functioning relationship is essential for successful parenting.

306.874 HOPPE

Trejo by Danny Trejo

My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood // For the first time, the full, fascinating, and inspirational true story of Danny Trejo's journey from crime, prison, addiction, and loss to unexpected fame as Hollywood's favorite bad guy with a heart of gold. Raised in an abusive home, Trejo struggled with heroin addiction and did stints in some of the country's most notorious state prisons. Here he takes us through the ups and downs of his life. He reveals how he managed the horrors of prison, rebuilt himself after finding sobriety and spirituality in solitary confinement, and draws inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled robbing heists of his past for the film roles that made him a household name. Although he has inspired countless others on their own road to recovery and redemption, he struggles to help his children with their personal battles with addiction, and to build relationships that last.

791.4302 TREJO

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8/16/2021

Did you know that our ebooks and e-audiobooks are available 24/7 on the Libby app? Use your library card to check them out and get reading!

Punch Me Up to the Gods by Brian Broome

A Memoir // Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys, propels this unforgettable book. Brian’s recounting of his experiences reveal an outsider, awkwardly squirming to find his way in. Escalating drug use and other relievers help to soothe his hurt, but it causes devastating effects.

306.76 BROOME

Breath by James Nestor

The New Science of a Lost Art // There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease.

613.192 NESTOR

The Light of Days by Judy Batalion

The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos // A group of Jewish women in Poland helped fight the Nazis. These women paid off Gestapo guards, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. An unforgettable true tale of war, the fight for freedom, exceptional bravery, female friendship, and survival in the face of staggering odds.

940.53 BATALION

Edison by Edmund Morris

Thomas Alva Edison was the most famous American of his time, but he is mostly remembered only for the invention of universal electric light. Edison patented 1,093 inventions and left others unlicensed for the benefit of medicine. Morris addresses theories about Edison and Nikola Tesla and presents proof of their mutually admiring, if wary, relationship.

621.3092 MORRIS

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4/19/2021

The Campbell Library is open to the public Mondays/Fridays (9am-5pm) and Thursdays (10am-7pm). We also offer Front Door Pick Up and half hour appointments for browsing or computer use Wednesdays (9am-5pm), Tuesdays (9am-7pm), and Thursdays (9am-10am).

That Sounds Fun by Annie F. Downs

The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby // Bestselling author, national speaker, and successful podcast host invites you to experience life through wide-open faith and a healthy dose of fun, encouraging you to celebrate and discover God's design for fun in your life. EBOOK

One Life by Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, reveals for the first time her life both on and off the field. Guided by her personal journey into social justice, brimming with humor, humanity, and joy, she urges all of us to ask ourselves, what will you do with your one life? EBOOK

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day // Jay Shetty distills the wisdom he learned as a monk to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world's #1 Health and Wellness podcast. Shetty reveals how to overcome negative thoughts, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. EBOOK

Melania and Me by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady // Stephanie Winston Wolkoff met Melania Knauss in 2003. As their friendship deepened, Wolkoff watched the newest Mrs. Trump raise her son, Barron, and manage her highly scrutinized marriage. Wolkoff takes you into Trump Tower and the White House to tell the funny, thrilling, and heartbreaking story of her intimate friendship with Melania Trump. EBOOK

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