April Services News

National Autism Awareness Month
On March 29, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its estimate of autism prevalence in the United States to 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls). By comparison, this is more children than are affected by diabetes, AIDS, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or Down syndrome – combined. Autism Speaks' multi-year Ad Council public service advertising campaign stresses the importance of recognizing the early signs of autism and seeking early intervention services. Learn the signs here. To review a list of Waggoner library books, videos and DVDs relating to autism,
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In April we celebrate National Poetry Month when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Come by Waggoner and check out a volume of poetry.


National Humor Month (also celebrated in April) was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life. Read the Joke of the Day or peruse a list of books and resources about application of humor in your organization by clicking here

On April 20, Waggoner hosts the Trevecca Authors Celebration where we recognize the scholarly publishing of our faculty and administrators. Scholarly works include books, essays, journal articles, conference proceedings, original writings [poetry, short fiction, choral music...] published within the 2011-2012 school year. Works are displayed in the library as well as listed on the library website.


Waggoner Books and Resources

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Andy Lee and Pat Foreman's book entitled Chicken Tractor: the Permaculture of Happy Hens and Healthy Soil claims to be a "revoloutionary, practical, hands-on book for gardeners and poultry growers. It has already helped thousands of gardeners have better gardens and has literally changed the lives of millions of chickens all over the world. A chicken tractor is a bottomless, portable pen that fits over your garden beds. Just set it wherever you need help in your garden. The chickens peck and scratch the soil to clean your beds, eat pest bugs and weed seeds. Best of all, they provide eggs and meat with that old-fashioned flavor. Chicken tractors have helped thousands of gardeners have better gardens and taken chickens out of factory farms and put them in the garden where they are your personal helpers." Taken from back cover.





Social Justice Through the Eyes of John Wesley: John Wesley's Theological Challenge to Slavery by Irv A. Brendlinger brings to light Wesley's strong convictions "about slavery and demonstrates how his theology compelled him to work to abolish it. Wesley's legacy to Methodism is extensive, but his contribution to the antislavery movement is singularly significant in bringing down the institution of slavery. This is his story." Taken from back cover.

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