Julesburg Public Library

An absolutely essential read, written by a leading expert, for anyone who wants to understand young people's use of social media.

What exactly is a primary source? How does it compare to other types of sources? Emerging readers need to know the difference. Readers will also be introduced to the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to learn about types of sources, including primary sources, how sources...

What does it mean to stay safe online? What exactly is Internet safety? Emerging readers need to know these important concepts. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to be successful and safe users of all types of media.

We have entered the age of peep culture, a tell-al, show-all, know-all phenomenon that is dramatically altering notions of privacy, individuality, and even humanity. In the age of peep, core values and rights we once took for granteed are rapidly being renegotiated, often without our even noticing.

"Do you feel guilty about the hours you spend on social media every week? Have you ever felt down after scrolling through an instastar's feed as they appear to be living a far more amazing life than the rest of us? What if a doctor could tell you how to keep both your social media and your sanity? No more deleting all your online social accounts or digital abstinence, in this much needed reprieve amongst a society focused on the negative effects of...

"Guardians of Liberty explores the essential and basic American ideal of freedom of the press. Allowing the American press to publish-even if what they're reporting is contentious-without previous censure or interference by the federal government was so important to the Founding Fathers that they placed a guarantee in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Citing numerous examples from America's past, from the American Revolution to the Vietnam...

"Chomsky's backpocket classic on wartime propaganda and opinion control has been updated and expanded into a two-section book, and redesigned following the acclaimed format of his Open Media anti-war bestseller, 9-11. The new edition of Media Control also includes 'The Journalist from Mars,' Chomsky's 2002 talk on the media coverage of America's 'new war on terrorism.' Chomsky begins by asserting two models of democracy -- one in which the public...

Acclaimed author Walter Anderson was editor of Parade magazine for 20 years. His memoir, Meant to Be, is the true story of a son who discovers that he is his mother's deepest secret. When the abusive man who Walter knew as his father dies, Walter feels compelled to ask his mother if he was his real father. No, she replies, and so begins his remarkable journey toward self-discovery.

Learn all about the celebrated video-sharing site YouTube with fun projects inspired by its features and functions. Create your own video tutorial, perform skits in front of an audience, and make your own podcast. Step-by-step directions and colorful photos bring each project to life. -- Publisher description.

"What we eat greatly impacts our physical health. Hal Urban says that we can nourish our minds just like we nourish our bodies by choosing what information we consume. The key is to train our brains to find and focus on the good in the world, which we too often take for granted. Hal isn't suggesting we stick our heads in the sand regarding bad news--instead, he shows how we can balance it with the unpublicized good going on all around us every day."--:c(Provided...