Being a writer, scatter-brain and serial list maker, it is safe to say that I need as many tools to help organise my study life as possible. However, I don’t doubt for a moment that these technological treats are universally applicable, and will certainly prove to be nifty little angels in your lives too… By […]
Behind the scenes of Customer Support
Behind the scenes of Customer Support. Library assistant Claire Callan shares her experience and tips… Libraries. Quite straightforward things surely? Put books in buildings, take them out on loan, return them, try not to get a fine… Well, the world of university libraries (and The University of Warwick Library in particular) is actually quite a […]
What kind of searcher are you?
Find your library search personality type and get our tips for how to make the most of the information that is out there, just waiting for you… By Kate Courage When your tutor says to you, “You really need to work on your bibliography. Try some of the Library’s databases…”, rather than sticking your head […]
How often should you bathe a Labrador?
What do pre teens do for their birthday?
What do pre teens do for their birthday? 12 ideas for your pre-teen’s birthday party Have a 12 party. Celebrate everything 12 with a 12-year-old birthday party. 80s movie marathon. Hosting a backyard movie marathon is an entertaining way to mark your 12-year-olds birthday. Make-your-own. Outdoor video game tournament. Goal. Saddle up. Skate away. Mall […]
How many germs are on your iPad?
How many germs are on your iPad? One iPad had 600 units of Staphylococcus aureus, while a smartphone had 140. The dirtiest keyboard had 480, compared to less than 20 units per swab of an office toilet. How much bacteria is on an iPad? Just like smartphones, their larger cousins are riddled with bacteria. Research […]
What does white pine symbolize?
What does white pine symbolize? Eastern white pine, pinus strobus, is a large pine tree with long soft needles native to eastern North America and Canada. As a symbol of peace, they planted a white pine to proclaim the Great Binding Law of the Iroquois Confederacy and buried their arrows in the roots of the […]
What is an example of mixed economy?
What is an example of mixed economy? A mixed economy consists of both private and government/state-owned entities that share control of owning, making, selling, and exchanging good in the country. Two examples of mixed economies are the U.S. and France. Which country is the best example of a mixed economy? Which country is the best […]
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How many instruments did Johannes Brahms play?
How many instruments did Johannes Brahms play? Of course, he took instrument lessons, learning to play cello, horn, and piano. By the time he was ten, he was such a good pianist that he performed in public, as part of a chamber music concert. Brahms also loved books and read everything he could find including […]