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PC-SIG ON CD ROM? Either this means something to you or it doesn’t. If not# don’t worry - most of us will get through life without missing it at all. If on the other hand it does make your heart beat faster# look for our new micro- computer work station by the compact disc collection in Adult Services. More next month. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT An often overlooked research tool is the specialized current affairs/statistical atlas. Such atlases provide a different slant than the standard atlas in that they feature world themes with graphic maps and statistics# and as such help explain complicated subjects by making them more visual. Some titles to consider when researching are: The new state of the world atlas# The war atlas# Women in the world atlas# The changing face of nuclear warfare (atlas)# Atlas of the Arab world# Strategic atlas: a comparative geopolitics of the world's powers. A new acquisition of interest to grammarians is The Penguin Canadian dictionary# not only because it is an intermediate# college level dictionary with 100% Canadian content# but also because it clarifies grammatical confusions wherever possible. Other features include the use of prepositions after verbs and nouns# example sentences showing how words are used to make the meaning clearer# a straightforward pronunciation system# discernment of idiomatic from unidiomatic language# and identification of slang and jargon terms. ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... paintings by North Shore artist Michael Wetherall will be on display from February 28 to March 16. Michael's free form style produces fanciful and colourful impressionistic paintings leaving interpretation to the imagination of the viewer. His work is in private collections in Canada and Southern California. All paintings are for sale. Reception# artist in attendance: February 28 7:30-8:30 p.ra. Paintings by Kuni Masada will be on display from March 17 to 30. Reception# artist in attendance: March 17 - 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meeting the Spring ... in the Library ... we offer a few suggestions for home improvement or garden projects. Better Homes and Gardens New Garden Book (635 NEW) Starting with gardening basics through land- scaping, planting and special gardens to fruits, nuts# vegetables and including house plants# this excellent revised and updated edition will help you create a perfect garden 1 BALL# JEFF The 60 Minute Flower Garden (Have a yard full of dazzling flowers in one hour a week) 635.9 BAL Jeff Ball# with the help of professional horticulturalist Charles Cresson# has developed a very simple method to design and plant a colourful# almost maintenance-free# flower garden. Following the author's instructions blooms and complimentary plants can be cared for in just 60 minutes a week! KEELING# JIM The Terra Cotta Gardener (635.986 KEE) An introduction to this beautifully illustrated book provides the origins of Terra Cotta# its use and the traditional methods used in its manufacture today. Much practical information on how to choose plants and maintain your Terra Cotta pots in the garden# patio or balcony. Plant lists are included. INNES # MIRANDA The Country Home Book (643.1 INN) Step-by-step instructions to restore and decorate your home country-style. Every aspect and technique is included from style (Georgian# Victoria# cottage)# finishing (walls# floors, plumbing etc.) to decorating (rugs# furniture# collectibles# linens and flowers). More than 500 colour illustrations. PAUL# TESS Tiles for a Beautiful Home (698.9 PAU) This is another interesting book which includes the history and manufacture of the product as well as its functional use. Tiles can add decorative value throughout the house as well as outside. Helpful advice on laying and restoring tiles and mosaics. FREEMAN# MICHAEL In the Oriental Style (747.29 FRE) A source book of decoration and design. The vibrant colours# beautiful fabrics# arts and crafts of Thailand# Japan and China are presented in wonderful colour illustrations and informative text.