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If you guessed a delicious scallops-based dish, you would be correct. Check out Anthony Bourdain's take on this classic dish:

Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook
by Anthony Bourdain

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• Blitzed: The 80s Blitz Kids Story
  • Boy George was the coat check girl (admittedly stealing money from the purses). Bowie, synth beats, and a new freedom of sexual identity were in the air. The Blitz Club spell was cast and a hotbed of talent emerged: Ultravox, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Sade, and practically everyone else you've ever heard from the era.
• Dinner with Lloyd
  • Dinner with Lloyd is a feature length documentary about the legendary independent film director Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films. The documentary, captures the zany Lloyd Kaufman as he talks about his life, his work, independent film, and the state of the film industry.
• Episode 1: Thai Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • In episode 1, we embark on a culinary journey to Thailand, immersing ourselves in the rich and diverse world of Thai cuisine.
• Episode 2: Indian Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • In episode 2, we journey to India to savor the flavors, and rich assortment of spices of Indian cuisine.
• Episode 2: Robotics (The Tech Effect)
  • In this episode, we look at the ways robotic engineers are mimicking the natural world. BionicWheelBot and the BionicFlyingFox have been developed to navigate difficult terrain, like their biological counterparts. Robots like the canine-inspired models produced by Boston Dynamic are already being used in hazardous environments to reduce the need for humans to be exposed to risk. We’ll also see how robots are covering new ground in space exploration, with smart autonomous vehicles destined for Mars, given greater capability than ever before. Finally, we visit some of the environments, such as offshore rigs and factories, where robots are being deployed in a range of jobs, including as exoskeletons for human workers, to reduce injuries and enhance endurance.
• Episode 3: Italian Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Episode 3 invites us to Italy, where we delve into the world of pasta, tomatoes, and other ingredients that are synonymous with Italian cuisine.
• Episode 4: Korean Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Join us in episode 4 as we embark on a culinary adventure through Korean cuisine.
• Episode 5: French Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Episode 5 whisks us away to France to indulge in the delights of French cuisine.
• Episode 6: Afghani Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Get ready for a taste of Afghanistan in episode 6 as we explore Afghan cuisine.
• Episode 7: Greek Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • In Episode 7, we head to Greece to discover the fresh and simple ingredients that are the mark of Greek cuisine.
• Episode 8: Mexican Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Episode 8 takes us south of the border to savor the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine.
• Episode 9: Nepalese Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Join us in Episode 9 as we journey to Nepal to experience Nepalese cuisine.
• Episode 10: Japanese Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Episode 10 transports us to Japan, where we immerse ourselves in Japanese cuisine.
• Episode 11: Sudanese Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • In Episode 11, we travel to Sudan to explore the unique flavors of Sudanese cuisine.
• Episode 12: Chinese Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Episode 12 invites us to China, where we dive into the world of Chinese cuisine.
• Episode 13: Lebanese Cuisine (Cultural Flavors)
  • Join us in Episode 13 as we venture into Lebanon to savor Lebanese cuisine.
• Matthew
  • Matthew is about to be released from a state psychiatric hospital after he meticulously planned, but never executed, a mass act of violence at his high school. Living under the constant shadow of the tragedy that might have been while trying to start anew, the family struggles to reconnect and move forward. Matthew is ultimately a moving family story about love, hope, and second chances. Winner of 12 awards including Best Short Film at Cannes World Film Festival.
• Maverick: London's King's Head Theatre
  • The incredible history of London's King's Head Theatre, the legendary launch pad for many acting and directing careers.
• Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk in NYC
  • Nightclubbing is the first ever documentary about the renowned New York City nightclub Max's Kansas City (1965-1981) which had an indelible impact on the world of music, fashion, art, culture and the creation of the New York City Punk Rock scene.
• World War II - The Road to War: America In The 20th Century
  • The seeds of World War II were sown in the dark days of depression following the first world conflict. While the United States chose a course of isolationism, escalating aggression in Europe and Asia threatened world stability. Without warning, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor pushed the reluctant nation into war. The bloody conflict would span the globe and trigger political, social and military repercussions that would resonate through the twentieth century.

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• Citrus Crisis
  • Oranges have long been synonymous with Florida, as a key element of the state’s economy. But this year, Florida projects the worst citrus harvest since the Great Depression, threatening a way of life for many. In this NewsHour program, William Brangham reports on what’s driving the decline and who is affected.
• The Cost of Cotton
  • Is cotton really as pure as it seems? After claims of forced labour, pollution, and even slavery, we follow the production chain to find the truth.
• The Day I Had to Grow Up
  • Edited by award-winner Krysia Carter-Giez, The Day I Had To Grow Up is a call to action. A documentary featuring six activists and the events that shaped their political lives. This documentary is about the future of youth activism in America.
• The Difference
  • As soon-to-be-parents, we ask: what can we do to make a difference? In collaboration with the Holistic Life Foundation, we explore how we can provide all children with accessible, inherent tools so they live and thrive rather than struggle to survive.
• Food Truck Chefs
  • The reality of owning a food truck is not as glorious as it may seem. The owners of three separate food trucks share their inspiring stories of standing up to the daily challenges of running a food truck.
• Liyana
  • Liyana is a genre-defying documentary that tells the story of five children in the Kingdom of Eswatini who turn past trauma into an original tale about a girl named Liyana who embarks on a perilous quest to save her young twin brothers. The film weaves her animated journey together with poetic documentary scenes to create an inspiring story of perseverance and hope.
• Made in Boise
  • Made in Boise offers a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of paid surrogacy by intimately following the lives of four surrogates, as they navigate the physical and emotional complications of carrying babies for someone else.
• Osher Gunsberg: A Matter of Life or Death
  • The situation is nothing short of a national crisis. Yet the experts agree that there are ways we can be better dealing with the issues. The SBS documentary Osher Günsberg: A Matter of Life and Deathwill provide a comprehensive portrait of suicide in Australia today. Through the prism of Osher Günsberg’s own mental health experience, he’ll investigate why suicide rates remain high in Australia, and feature what is being done to mitigate the problem. The documentary will focus on solutions and what Australia and Australians can do to reduce the national suicide rate. In fact, the mission statement of this film is to go beyond the informative. Its charter is to be part of the solution and actually help stop suicide by offering hope and some practical answers.
• Parkland: Inside Building 12
  • Acclaimed director Charlie Minn brings attention to the victims of the infamous massacre that occurred on February 14th, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
• Rick Stein's Secret France: Episode 1
  • Rick Stein embarks on a new journey through the byways of France, from the Channel to the Mediterranean, always on the look out for things where we, the British, could learn from the French to enhance our lives. Rick's journey begins in the Norman port of Dieppe with turbot straight off the boats, followed by a forage for sea herbs along the Bay of the Somme, inspiring him to cook a memorable seafood gratin. He then heads for southern Champagne, loved by Renoir, whose wife also happened to be a formidable cook.
• Rick Stein's Secret France: Episode 2
  • Rick Stein's 'journey without maps' takes him through France's eastern border regions of Alsace and Jura home to his favourite French dish, choucroute garni and favourite French cheese, comté. He then begins to head inland into Burgundy for a memorable glass of auxey duresses wine and oeuf en meurette with a difference. Following a memorable Sunday lunch near the Swiss border he is inspired to recreate a traditional blueberry tart.
• Rick Stein's Secret France: Episode 3
  • Rick Stein reaches the mid-point of his meander through France as he continues exploring Burgundy and practises a little entente cordiale with a chateau owner who cooks him sorrel soup straight out of the garden. He then arrives in the Auvergne, famous for hearty dishes celebrating the finest salers beef and Cantal cheese. No one goes on a diet here! In his Provencal country kitchen, Rick cooks Cantal bourriols, buckwheat pancakes with farmhouse egg and cep mushrooms.
• Rick Stein's Secret France: Episode 4
  • Rick Stein arrives in the region of Perigord, famous for black truffles, walnuts and decadent dishes cooked with duck. He discovers his favourite market in the whole of France in the city of Perigueux and learns about the region's historical relationship with England as the former kingdom of Aquitaine. Inspired by his visit, Rick cooks enchaud, a traditional pot-roast pork from the area, before heading towards the balmy shores of the Mediterranean and the Cote Catalan near the Spanish border.
• Rick Stein's Secret France: Episode 5
  • Rick Stein's journey of discovery brings him to the sunnier climes of the Mediterranean, where he explores the French-Catalan legacy of Roussilon on the foothills of the Pyrenees next to the Spanish border. This is the land that celebrates the best of mountain cuisine with its grilled sausages and snails together with the finest fish straight out of the region's famous self-contained sea lakes. What unites them is the local love for aioli, the pungent garlic mayo cherished in southern France. In his country kitchen, Rick cooks a hearty dish of pork and beef meatballs in a tomato and pimento sauce.
• Rick Stein's Secret France: Episode 6
  • Rick Stein approaches the end of his meander through France with a final glance at the culinary delights of the Languedoc before crossing over to Provence and the Mediterranean coastline that continues to reveal new insights into southern French cuisine. In the border town of Uzes, Rick rediscovers his love for salt cod and marvels at the colourful array of French patisserie as he enjoys a seasonal fig tart with his morning coffee. He then heads towards the harbour town of Cassis, not for seafood, but for North African lamb chorba cooked by a local fisherman. In his Provencal kitchen, Rick makes a confit tomato and aubergine tart tatin.
• Vintage
  • Vintage is a feature-length documentary that tells a uniquely Kiwi story capturing the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows of making world-class wine in New Zealand.
• Warsaw: A City Divided
  • In 1941, in German-occupied Warsaw, soon after the creation of the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto by the Nazis, a Polish amateur 8mm camera enthusiast shot a remarkable 10-minute film from both sides of the Ghetto walls.

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Looking for a way to finish your research faster AND get better results?  This short video will show you how to find online articles with EBSCO databases for your papers and projects. Includes information on using advanced search techniques, saving articles to folders, and finding auto generated citations.

Its been shown that access to the library increases your chance of success.  No, really!  Using library materials (books, eBooks, databases) and attending library instruction courses can help you get higher grades and are more likely to finish your degree.  

The new goods is that its easier than ever to access library resources, even if you are a remote student.  Visit our Remote Page for quick access to LRC resources you can use from home.  Looking for help using those resources?  Visit our Staff Page to contact your local librarian for help via chat, call, or an online meeting. 

Remember, we at the LRC want to help you success and care about your progress.  Always feel free to reach out for help.

Look, we get it.  You've spent a lot of time putting together your powerpoint or writing your paper.  You are just ready for the process to be over.  You have other stuff to do, other classes to study for, sleep to get, and work to do.  But before you save that document and turn it in, remember that you need to cite your sources.  This is a vital step and can make a big difference in your grade.

Need help getting started on citing sources for your projects and papers?  Look no further than our citation guide for example citations, sample papers, and advice on how to cite in-text.

Looking for more help?  No worries!  Your friendly library staff is always available to help you when it comes to formatting and citing sources.  Reach out at any time for help!

Why Cite?

It gives proper credit to the work's creator.

So when you do research, its important to remember that everything you are reading is written by a real person.  This person may have spent years of their lives researching one specific topic in such detail that it provides you with the support you need for your project.  So lets say you are doing some research on the placebo effect and you stumble across this 10 year trial that has great information you want to use.  But take a minute to think about that.   A ten year trial.  Think That means that someone dedicated 10 years of their life to this one project and that 10 years resulted in this one paper.  For all that effort, you want to make sure that the author is credited for the 10 years they devoted to the research that helps you prove your point. 

It enables the researcher to find the work cited in order to verify the accuracy and interpretation of what is quoted or referred to.

Some people are more credible about topics than others.  You wouldn't trust your doctor to replace your water pump.  You wouldn't trust your mechanic to remove your gallbladder.  When you cite yoursources, the name of whoever wrote what you are quoting from goes first.  Its a big statement that says "This is a person that I trust to have accurate information."  It allows your instructor and anyone else that reads your paper know that you have enough knowledge on the subject to know who is worth listening to.  

It is a check on the false attribution and misleading use of information.

"Well I read online that-" "I saw this show once-"  "This email was looked over by an attorney-"  See a trend?  None of these statements can be verified.  Where online?  What was the show?  Who is this mysterous attorney?  Usually when you hear someone start a conversation this way, you know to be careful because what they are saying may not be 100% accurate (if accurate at all).  The common thread here is that you can't actually fact check anything they are saying because they don't provide enough details.  Citation allows anyone reading your paper or project to know who wrote it, where it was published, when it was published, and who it was published by.  By providing this info, you are again showing the quality of the source and your judgement.

It allows YOUR ideas to stand out clearly in the text.  

The point of your coursework is to show your instructor how well you understand the subject.  And while using expert opinions and information is a great way to support your arguments, its important that your ideas and comprehension shine through.  By citing your sources, you are showing your instructor that you put the time and energy into researching the topic and now you are able to form your own opinions.  Research is a conversation and most issues have multiple sides.  Did these two well respected authors opinions differ? So why did you choose to quote one author over another?  By citing other people's opinions, you are able to clearly use them as support or a springboard to refute their claims.  This allows your instructor to see your understanding of the material which always means better grades.

It helps reduce the possibility of plagiarism as you have clearly stated the sources for your information and ideas.

You didn't think you'd get through a list about citation without hearing about plagiarism did you?  Plagiarism is a big deal.  Its a form of fraud and can get you in serious trouble. For TSTC, its an ethical issue and can affect your academic career and professional reputation.  Don't risk your future by trying to pass someone else's work off as your own.

It improves your grade.

Take a look at your assignment.  Chances are, your instructor has some requirements for the resources you can use.  For some it may just be a number: "Use no less than 3 sources".  For others it may be quality: "All sources must be peer reviewed".  And for a few it can be a date range: "Sources must be published within two years of today's date."  The easiest way to prove all of these is in your works cited/bibliography.  By including these details, your instructor can easily check these items off the grading rubric and move on to the content of your paper. Citing your sources can often be the easiest points you get on a paper.  So go through the little extra time it takes to include them and it can make a big difference on the final outcome.

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is available remotely to all TSTC students on and off campus.  Some locations may be open face to face with limited hours so be sure to check with your local campus for details.   The LRC is here to assist with educational and professional development by providing access to services and resources including: 

• Library Services for Remote Learning

• Email, Chat, and phone based reference

• Electronic databases

• Research Guides 

• Student Services and Resources Guide

 Your TSTC WebAdvisor or ID login information may be required to access remote resources. For more information and assistance, please reach out to your local library staff on Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit the TSTC LibGuides and/or the TSTC LRC Portal Page. 

Why should you use the LRC?

• Librarians will save you time with  your research and help you meet your instructor’s expectations.

• It’s a good place to meet socially and for group projects.

• We have resources that are tailored to your needs to help you quickly find what you need.

What can I do at the LRC?

• Check out technical or leisure books, ebooks, and DVDs.

• Use the study rooms for study sessions or group projects.

• Access computers, scanners, and printing services.

Important Resources

• Email, Chat, and phone based reference

• Electronic databases

• Research Guides 

• Library Catalog

  • Books, eBooks, newspapers, magazines, journals, and special collections

  • Multimedia resources [DVD, CDs, Audiobooks, etc.]

• Texshare cards

• TSTC LRC Bookshare

• LRC computers and printers for on-campus use

Detailed highlights for the 2020 fall semester:

One-on-one research consultations

Not sure where to get started on research?  Never used a database before?  Never written a research paper before? No worries!  LRC staff are available to meet in person, answer questions via email, or through the telephone. 

Acquisitions

Need books or other library materials for your research? Please contact your librarian with your request!  The library will try to obtain all requested titles that support programs, within the available budget.  Please keep in mind that resources such as databases or periodicals will require ongoing funding and will be considered on a case by case basis.  

Citation, Research, and Writing Guides

These guides are built to help students properly research, write, and cite papers which can help them do better in their coursework. 

• For Citation Visit: http://tstc.libguides.com/citation
• For Research Visit: http://tstc.libguides.com/search
• For Writing Visit: http://tstc.libguides.com/writing

Database Listing

Visit: http://tstc.libguides.com/az.php for an A-Z listing for links to all databases and eResources that the LRC subscribes to.

Student Resources

Visit: http://tstc.libguides.com/student to see an overview of what the LRC can do to help you with your information needs!

For more information and access assistance, please reach out to your local library staff during library hours or visit the TSTC Libguides or the TSTC LRC Portal Page available 24/7. 

With all of the information out there surrounding COVID-19, it can be difficult sorting through everything to find what you need. The TSTC LRCs have put together a guide with easy sections and links to find what you are looking for regarding this pandemic.

Government Websites

This section focuses on information and updates from the Center of Disease Control and any information regarding government assistance.

Public Health and Safety

For information on the virus itself, how it is transmitted, symptoms, and details on the importance of personal protection like masks.

Student Resources

Focused on issues impacting students, including links on how financial aid is being impacted, free resources available online, and tips for transitioning to online learning.

Faculty Resources

This section has links that might help TSTC faculty transitioning to online teaching.

About COVID-19

Research is ongoing and ever changing, and this section provides tools to find articles from scholarly, trusted sources on information about the coronavirus.

Laws and Legislation

Direct links to proposed laws and laws that have passed regarding COVID-19.

Need help organizing and planning your menu? Check out the program MasterCook at the Abilene, Harlingen, Waco, and Williamson County campus Learning Resource Centers. MasterCook is a robust piece of software that lets you build and share cookbooks and recipes, and even build shopping lists and see the nutritional breakdown of a dish or menu. The software comes with thousands of recipes to choose from, but you can also add your own. The interface easily lets you build a shopping list of ingredients from the menu.