2012 phenomena

Ready to investigate the 2012 phenomena?

Beyond 2012 by James Endredy is a Shaman’s call to personal change and the transformation of global consciousness.

2012 and the Galactic Center by Christine R. Page is about the return of the great mother.

Apocalypse 2012 by Lawrence E. Joseph is a scientific investigation into civilization’s end.

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Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
Stop by the Akron Library and explore this online database developed by the Foundation Center.

More than 6,000 foundation and public charity programs that fund students are included.

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Are there scholarships for average students?     YES!

Focus on scholarships related to your extracurricular activities, religions, ethnicity or field of study. 

It will take some time and effort to search for and apply but remember two hours of work could result in a $1000 payoff.  That’s $500 an hour!

To get started stop by the Akron Summit County Public Library and pick up a book about financial aid.

1001 Ways to Pay for College

Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants & Prizes

The Scholarship Handbook

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Visit http://summitcountyscholarships.org/index.php to create a free account and explore this NEW directory of local scholarships for Summit County students.

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Is college in your future?

Examine a copy of College Financing Information for Teens at the History & Humanities division of the Akron Library.

This guide is filled with information to help you make choices about higher education, including college selection, applications and financial aid.

Sidebars like “It’s a Fact!” and “Quick Tip” will help you be an educated consumer.

Don’t let the title mislead you. The volume provides a solid overview of both the opportunities and financial challenges that await the college-bound student of any age.

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Are you an adult interested in returning to school?

Did you know there is no age limit for applying for financial aid?

Take a moment to learn about the Cleveland Scholarship Programs Resource Center. 

They will help you fill out the FAFSA form, search for scholarships and maximize your financial aid package.

                                        Give them a call today!        It’s FREE!

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Scholarships are crucial during these difficult economic times.

November is National Scholarship Month, so take a few moments to explore the resources in History & Humanities.  You may locate the funds you need to help make your dreams come true. 

Directory of Financial Aids for Women 2009-2011

Financial Aid for African Americans 2009-2011

The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2009 

 

Mind Your Manners

Need a brush up on proper business etiquette?  We  have lots of helpful titles: Don’t Take the Last Donut: New Rules of Business Etiquette, by Judith Bowman;  The Art of the Business Lunch, byRobin Jay;  The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Business Etiquette; and Letitia Baldrige’s New Complete Guide to Executive Manners.

Is Your Family Homeschooling?

The Akron-Summit County Public Library(ASCPL) has developed a continually growing array of materials to meet the needs of homeschooling families.  Resources are available at Main Library in the History and Humanities Division.  Stop by and browse the collection or place a hold on LauraMaery Gold’s new book Homeschool Your Child for Free: More Than 1,400 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Educating Your Family at Home. 

 

Remember the Cuban Missile Crisis?

This week marks the 47th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Check out one of our informative books: Raymond Garthoff’s Reflections on the Cuban Missile Crisis, Robert Weisbrot’s Maximum Danger, and  Mark J. White’s The Cuban Missile Crisis.