One Book: World War Z – Page 3

Vaccination Opt-Outs Found to Contribute to Whooping Cough

A new study is pointing the finger at parents who did not vaccinate their kids (see below). Last week, I posted about vaccines (see The True Cost of Not Vaccinating), which is one of the themes of our One Book program relating health. I came across this article, and I thought that I should send… Continue reading Vaccination Opt-Outs Found to Contribute to Whooping Cough

The True Cost of Not Vaccinating

Vaccines have changed our world by ending diseases that cost 1000s (millions?) of lives in the past. But, a culture of fear has evolved around vaccines which now threaten medical progress. I thought that this article was worth sharing, The True Cost of Not Vaccinating: The return of measles (from the Boston Globe Magazine). Public health is… Continue reading The True Cost of Not Vaccinating

Zombies “R” Us

Where do you go to shop for Zombie equipment? Looks like you might have to take a road trip to Orlando, Florida or Las Vegas, Nevada. Both stores offer the latest in Zombie fashion, bumper stickers, food and posters. Read an article about the Zombie store in Florida.

Preparedness Tip Number 4: Be Informed

September is National Preparedness Month! As part of our One Book themes on emergency preparedness, librarian Troy Swanson and Criminal Justice Faculty member, Michelle Furlow present preparedness tips. For more information on National Preparedness Month visit: http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/grouphome. For more information on our One Book program on World War Z visit: http://wwz.apps.morainevalley.edu/Home.aspx Preparedness Month Tip… Continue reading Preparedness Tip Number 4: Be Informed

Preparedness Tip 3: Plan to Get Away

Preparedness Tip 2: Have a Plan

Preparedness Tip Number 1: Get a Kit

Walking Dead Season 1/2 and Graphic Novels

Love the Walking Dead? We do! We just added a whole bunch of Walking Dead to our collection. We have (almost) all of the original graphic novels. Compendium one includes issues 1 – 48, and Compendium two includes issues 49-96. We also have purchased the DVDs of AMC’s TV series for seasons 1 and 2.… Continue reading Walking Dead Season 1/2 and Graphic Novels

Vaccines Still Safe and Effective: Examine the Evidence

Vaccines continue to be the safest way to prevent disease, but misinformation abounds on the internet. As one expert said, once people are scared, it is tough to unscare them. But, the fact remains, we understand the science behind vaccines, and the reality is that they are safe. For those of you skeptics out there,… Continue reading Vaccines Still Safe and Effective: Examine the Evidence

Max Brooks Interview: Not Kidding About Zombies

Check out this cool interview with World War Z author Max Brooks. New York Times: Max Brooks Is Not Kidding About the Zombie Apocalypse In this interview, Brooks talks about his writing career and his inspiration for the novel. World War Z is… Continue reading Max Brooks Interview: Not Kidding About Zombies