Help us preserve Blaeu s Archipelagus Orientalis
Recent update to the conservation project
Through the generous support of donors, the Library now has the funds to commence investigation of conservation treatment options for the 1663 map of New Holland created by Joan Blaeu. The prior work done on the map following its acquisition in 2013 identified the need to undertake further, more intensive conservation work to ensure the long term preservation of this significant map and particularly to address the corrosive effects of the green (verdigris) pigment that was used in the creation of the map. The donor-funded conservation work will therefore focus on this aspect.
January 31, 2021
If last week’s stock market frenzy surrounding GameStop had any public value, it might be that it served as an introduction for many to the once-obscure concept of shorting stocks.
While even most non-investors understand the basic premise of buying shares in the hope stocks will rise, shorting shares that is, investing in a stock’s decline is a much more esoteric practice best left to the professionals.
Much of shorting’s mystery comes from its complicated mechanics. To short a stock, investors borrow shares they believe will decline with the agreement to return them at a set time, then sell them on the market. When it comes time to return the borrowed shares, the investors buy them back from the market theoretically at a lower price and pocket the difference. It’s a risky maneuver because, while conventional stock investors can only lose their initial investment, a short investor’s losses can be infinite. Again, something best left to the pros.
There are so many benefits to children reading or being read to.
Order and Collect Did you know all of Wrexham s libraries are still open for an Order and Collect service? We have taken all the security measures seriously and followed all of the guidelines, so you don t have to worry. To make an appointment to return, order and collect your books, visit www.wrexham.gov.uk/libraries where you can find the order and collect online form or contact details for your local library. We look forward to seeing you!
Reading for fun A love for reading can be hugely valuable for children. The benefits of leisure reading include increased general knowledge, a positive impact on academic achievement, enhanced reading ability and vocabulary growth. Research suggests that time spent reading for pleasure could be a key indicator for the future success of a child. Reading aloud too fosters a love of books in children, and helps children associate reading with pleasure. If you would like to sup
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