By Anne Gerlach, Adult Services Librarian, Montgomery County Public Libraries, White Oak Library
Rejuvenate is the word for spring. Flowers arise from once snow-covered ground to bloom. Birds return to sing again. And as nature grows out of darker days it calls us to step out of hibernation and into the changes the year presents us. What is the best way to rejuvenate?
For some it’s managing stress. For others it’s quality time with pets. Some folks find laughter rejuvenating, while others rejuvenate in nature’s beauty. Coincidentally, this season holds Stress Awareness Month, National Pet Day, National Humor Month, and Earth Day — so here are titles honoring these themes.
Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
by Jennie Romer
As an attorney and a leading U.S. expert in plastics reduction with over a decade’s experience as a sustainability consultant pushing for effective green legislation, Jennie Romer has advised legislators, environmental organizations and businesses around the world. And now she’s advising you in this detailed yet easy-to-read book, filled with color illustrations, diagrams and an at-a-glance color-coded section dedicated to answering the most-asked question she’s gotten: “Can I recycle this?” Moreover, she covers recycling terminology, materials and their qualities, the varieties of recycling processes and their environmental effects, and ultimately the best practices for minimizing as much of the waste stream as possible. Care to go further in planetary stewardship? There’s a section on pollution legislation and a list of sources for further reading.
Thanks to this book, it’s that much easier being green!
I Could Chew on This: and Other Poems by Dogs
by Francesco Marciuliano
Adorable canine photos with short accompanying poetry from the dog’s point of view make this a gem of a book for any dog’s best friend.
The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Soundrels and the History of American Comedy
by Kliph Nesteroff
From Vaudeville to “The New Millenium,” Nesteroff’s extensive notes and engaging narrative style reveal the setting, people and trends surrounding what makes Americans laugh.
Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World
by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Using extensive research and experience, this award-winning scholar explains how to manage stress strategically using the Five Forces of Recovery.
