Orem Library

"The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But even as governments around the world try to get it under control, they're also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and he has written a largely upbeat book that lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should learn from...

"If you or someone you love is dealing with a crisis right now, please call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This gentle and effective guide can help you find support and hope.If you're a teen who is having thoughts of suicide, the first thing to know is that you are not alone. Many teens experience suicidal thoughts, and there is help for you. Don't give up: change is possible, and it's worth it-you are worth it.Written...

"As cyber-attacks dominate front-page news, as hackers displace terrorists on the list of global threats, and as top generals warn of a coming cyber war, few books are more timely and enlightening than Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War, by Slate columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Fred Kaplan. Kaplan probes the inner corridors of the National Security Agency, the beyond-top-secret cyber units in the Pentagon, the "information...

Examines the global food crisis to indict the economic, political, and social policies of the United States, Britain, and Europe, claiming that they perpetuate famine in Africa.

Learn how to stay safe at home and in the streets outside.

This dramatization tells the story of the international efforts to stop scams such as those based in bogus emails requesting banking information and other internet fraud. Provides tips on how to avoid being tricked by these criminals.

Describes how to prevent dangerous injuries and accidents with proper safety measures in a variety of situations, including at home, at school, while playing sports, and on the Internet.

Examines the latest discoveries in the field of functional aging to make counter-intuitive recommendations for how to extend a healthy and active life, in a guide that discusses such strategies as eating less, avoiding nutritional supplements, and enjoying chocolate and coffee.