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Get books, eBooks, articles, media, primary sources and open access sources on the Declaration of Independence, Independence Day and the beginning of the American Revolution from our Independence Day guide  Featured Resources Here are a few examples of what you can find in the guide. Some resources must be accessed on campus or login with your COM account to access campus. * Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence (eBook) * The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States (print book) * HBO The Words That Built America (48:09) (stream it on FOD) Want More? Learn more about American History or Government. http://dlvr.it/TTKCps

Future chefs: this one's for you! July is National Culinary Arts Month, and there’s no better time to dive into the books that can sharpen your skills, spark your creativity, and fuel your passion for the kitchen.  Whether you dream of running your own restaurant or mastering the art of plating, these reads will help you level up your craft. Explore new techniques, learn from top chefs, and get inspired to cook boldly.  Check out our online Culinary Arts or Cookbooks & Recipes guides for recommended books & eBooks for our culinary arts students. http://dlvr.it/TTJFgs

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Looking for something a little different for your next movie night? Skip the scrolling and dive into the unforgettable world of cult classic films - from quirky comedies to bold, boundary‑pushing favorites that have stood the test of time.  Stop by with your COM ID, browse, and take home something iconic, unexpected, and totally worth the watch. For more DVD titles that are available for check out through COM library, check out our list in OneSearch. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } http://dlvr.it/TTDRr4

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Whether you’re on social media or surfing the web, you’re probably sharing more personal data than you realize. Find out where your data is going, who’s selling it, and how you—and a new kind of web—could put control back in your hands. Watch Secrets in Your Data (53:18). For more related resources, visit the library guide Dark Side of Technology. http://dlvr.it/TT6pd2

Access the best resources on Juneteenth and Emancipation in COM Library. Go to the Guide! "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer." --Major General Gordon Granger, Galveston, June 19th, 1865 Featured Resources For some reserouces you must access on campus or login with your COM account for off campus access. * Read the eBook Juneteenth Texas : Essays in African-American Folklore. How to Use EBSCO eBooks.  * Read the article On Juneteenth, three stirring stories of how enslaved people gained their freedom. How to Use Gale Databases.  * Read Ralph Ellison's classic eBook Juneteenth. How to Use Libby/OverDrive.  * Stream Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom. How to Use ...