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06/23/2025

Billy Hoya

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Cover Art for book Spirit of Mathematics

The Spirit of Mathematics by David Acheson

ISBN: 9780192845085

What makes mathematics so special? Whether you have anxious memories of the subject from school, or solve quadratic equations for fun, David Acheson's book will make you look at mathematics afresh. Following on from his previous bestsellers, The Calculus Story and The Wonder Book of Geometry, here Acheson highlights the power of algebra, combining it with arithmetic and geometry to capture the spirit of mathematics. This short book encompasses an astonishing array of ideas and concepts, from number tricks and magic squares to infinite series and imaginary numbers. Acheson's enthusiasm is infectious, and, as ever, a sense of quirkiness and fun pervades the book. But it also seeks to crystallize what is special about mathematics: the delight of discovery; the importance of proof; and the joy of contemplating an elegant solution. Using only the simplest of materials, it conjures up the depth and the magic of the subject.

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Healthy Gardening

06/13/2025

Billy Hoya

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Did you miss our healthy gardening class? No worries! You can still learn about gardening with hydroponics with help from some of our books!

Our favorite is DIY Hydroponic Gardens by Tyler Baras. This is an eBook, accessible online to current HCC students, faculty, and staff.

Cover of book DIY Hydroponic Gardens. An illistration of a simple hydroponic garden is shown.

DIY Hydroponic Gardens by Tyler Baras

ISBN: 9780760357590

Publication Date: 2018-04-03

With practical information aimed at home DIYers, author Tyler Baras (Farmer Tyler to his fans) shows exactly how to build, plant, and maintain over a dozen unique hydroponic systems, some costing just a few dollars to make. No soil? No sunlight? No problem. A hydroponic growing system gives you the power to grow plants anywhere. Even if you live in an area where water is scarce, a hydroponic system is the answer you've been looking for. Hydroponic systems are sealed and do not allow evaporation, making water loss virtually nonexistent. Simply suspend your essential nutrients in a water-based solution and circulate them to the plant roots in a contained network of vessels and tubes. This accessible guide provides the solid information you need for hydroponic gardening success. Farmer Tyler shows you, with detailed step-by-step photos, precisely how to create these systems, and how to plant and maintain them. All the information you need to get started with your home hydroponic system is included: Recipes for nutrient solutions Light and ventilation sources Comprehensive equipment guide Growing and maintenance instructions 12+ hydroponic system builds Complete crop selection charts DIY Hydroponic Gardens is the best resource available for getting started in hydroponics.

Interested in seeing other books? Follow these links for more!

eBooks: http://tiny.cc/HydoEBooks

Print Books: http://tiny.cc/HydoBooks

Even if we don't have the book at North Forest, we can request books from other campuses!

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New Books: Mathematical Conundrums

06/09/2025

Billy Hoya

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Cover of the book Mathematical Conundrums. The cover contains an image of a simple flow chart encouraging people to buy the book.

Mathematical Conundrums by Barry R. Clarke

ISBN: 9781032414584

Want to sharpen your mathematical wits? If so, then Mathematical Conundrums is for you. Daily Telegraph enigmatologist, Barry R. Clarke, presents over 120 fiendish problems that will test both your ingenuity and persistence. Between these covers are puzzles in geometry, arithmetic, and algebra (there is even a section for computer programmers). And, for the smartest readers who wish to stretch their mind to its limits, a selection of engaging logic and visual lateral puzzles is included. Although no puzzle requires a greater knowledge of mathematics than the high school curriculum, this collection will take you to the edge. But are you equal to the challenge? Features High-school level of mathematics is the only pre-requisite Variety of algebraic, route-drawing, and geometrical conundrums Hints section for the lateral puzzles Warm-up excercises to sharpen the wits Full solutions to every problem Barry R. Clarke has published over 1,500 puzzles in The Daily Telegraph and has contributed enigmas to New Scientist, The Sunday Times, Reader's Digest, The Sunday Telegraph, and Prospect magazine. His book Challenging Logic Puzzles Mensa has sold over 100,000 copies. As well as a PhD in Shakespeare Studies, Barry has a master's degree and academic publications in quantum physics. He is now working on a revised theory of the hydrogen atom. Other skills include mathematics tutor, filmmaker, comedy-sketch writer, cartoonist, computer programmer, and blues guitarist! For more information please visit http: //barryispuzzled.com. 　　

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Summer 2025 Hours

06/09/2025

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Summer 2025 Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Summer Workshops @ HCCS-North Forest DAC

05/14/2025

Billy Hoya

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Join us in at HCC-North Forest DAC for these Workshops!
Open to HCC Faculty, Staff, and Students!

Chess for Beginners

June 5th @ 1pm
Knight to King’s 1. Bishop to Queen’s 7.
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics
of chess? This workshop will go over the
basic of chess. Learn the rules and the
moves, and then practice with fellow
attendees.

Healthy Gardening

June 10th @ 1pm
With the price of groceries going up, it
can be hard to eat healthy. In this
workshop, learn to grow your own
vegetables, whether in containers or a
raised bed.

Zine and Collage Making

July 15th @ 2pm
Collages take found objects, such as text
from a newspaper or pictures from a
magazine, and arrange them in exciting
ways to create new meanings. Zine are
smaller versions of magazines or books,
often self published, covering a wide
variety of topics. Practice the art of
collage and zine making and learn how
to share your creations at this workshop.

Nutrition—A Fresh Start

July 17th @ 1pm
Gonzalo Murillo from Harris Health
explores healthy eating practices.

History of the Pixel

July 31st, 1-3pm
Learn about what makes classic
computer graphics unique. Play classic
Atari, Nintendo, and Super Nintendo
video games.

For more workshops, checkout the HCCS-Libraries Workshop Calendar.

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Intersession Hours

05/12/2025

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Intersession Hours

May 12th - June 1st

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Normal hours resume June 2nd

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New Book: Black Panther

05/07/2025

Billy Hoya

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Cover Art for Black Panther. The Plack Panther is pictured in in full gear with two sword-like weapons. He appears to be mid-leep, coming down and attacking two mechanical humanoids with large blades for hands.

Black Panther Book 7: the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Part Two by Ta-Nehisi Coates; Kev Walker (Illustrator, Cover Design by); Jen Bartel (Illustrator); Paolo Rivera (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781302912949

When a dissident from the Martian-conquered future, Erik Killraven, threatens to overthrow Wakanda, the disgraced prince must wager what little is left of his soul to save his people! And for years, the Maroons have lain dormant, planning the next stage of their rebellion. At last, it is time to strike - with a treasure hunt for unstable Vibranium! And with the Black Panther once again in their ranks, they're certain of victory. But what will victory cost? When the chips are down, will the Maroons rise to heroism, or are they doomed by the trauma of their past? Collecting: Black Panther (2018) 7-12

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MORE New Books!

04/23/2025

Billy Hoya

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You can checkout these books at the HCC-North Forest DAC - Building B, Room 157. Make sure to bring your Student ID. Don't have a Student ID? You can get one here: https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/get-your-student-id/

Cover of the book Daytripper. There is a man sits on a bench with a dog sitting next to him. Behind him is a ghostly image of an old, mechanical typewriter. It is imposed in such a way as to make the typewriter look like it is steam rising from the man.

Daytripper by Gabriel Ba; Fabio Moon

Call Number: PN6790.B73 M66 2011

ISBN: 9781401229696

The acclaimed Daytripper follows Bras de Olivias Dominguez during different periods in his life, each with the same ending- his death. Daytripperfollows the life of one man, Bras de Olivias Dominguez. Every chapter features an important period in Bras' life in exotic Brazil, and each story ends the same way- with his death. And then, the following story starts up at a different point in his life, oblivious to his death in the previous issue-and then also ends with him dying again. In every chapter, Bras dies at different moments in his life, as the story follows him through his entire existence-one filled with possibilities of happiness and sorrow, good and bad, love and loneliness. Each issue rediscovers the many varieties of daily life, in a story about living life to its fullest-because any of us can die at any moment. Poignant, heartfelt and thoughtful, this comics landmark is one of the most transcendent pieces of graphic storytelling ever to hit the printed page. Brothers Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba truly compose one of the industry's masterworks.

Cover of the book Welcome to Lagos. There scene is of a busy city street filled people in colorful clothes carrying various objects and busses and cars of various sizes. On top of the buses are the the title of the book and the authors' name.

Welcome to Lagos by Chibundu Onuzo

Call Number: PR9387.9.O53548 W45 2018

ISBN: 9781948226219

"Storylines and twists abound. But action is secondary to atmosphere: Onuzo excels at evoking a stratified city, where society weddings feature 'ice sculptures as cold as the unmarried belles' and thugs write tidy receipts for kickbacks extorted from homeless travelers." --The New Yorker When army officer Chike Ameobi is ordered to kill innocent civilians, he knows it is time to desert his post. As he travels toward Lagos with Yemi, his junior officer, and into the heart of a political scandal involving Nigeria's education minister, Chike becomes the leader of a new platoon, a band of runaways who share his desire for a different kind of life. Among them is Fineboy, a fighter with a rebel group, desperate to pursue his dream of becoming a radio DJ; Isoken, a 16-year-old girl whose father is thought to have been killed by rebels; and the beautiful Oma, escaping a wealthy, abusive husband. Full of humor and heart, Welcome to Lagos is a high-spirited novel about aspirations and escape, innocence and corruption. It offers a provocative portrait of contemporary Nigeria that marks the arrival in the United States of an extraordinary young writer.