Jessup Journal

January 25 marks the birthday of one of literary modernism's most prominent writers, Virginia Woolf. Born in London in January 25, 1882, Virginia Woolf took up the pen at the age of eighteen and over the course of the next forty years, went on write some of the most important works of modernist literature, including some of her best known novels: Mrs Dalloway , Orlando , and To the Lighthouse . You can check out all of these works and more, such as Woolf's well-known essay, A Room of One's Own , and a complete collection of her shorter fiction, in our circulating collection. You may end up wanting to buy the flowers yourself, afterwards.

It's a new year -- so time for a new you! January isn't yet over, so if one of your resolutions is to get in shape and you're in need of some fit-spiration, check out the workout DVDs we have available for checkout here in the library (pictured above, stylishly arranged in the PVCC gym with PVCC's very own Shawn Anderson, Coordinator of Student Engagement and Student Life). Sculpt that beach body half a year in advance with Tony Horton's P90X Extreme Home Fitness series, while coaches Randy Hetrick and Fraser Quelch show you how to make the outdoors your playground with TRX Basic Training. Or take your training to the max with Insanity Max: 30. Ask your nearest Jessup Library librarian about checking out a workout DVD today!

Welcome back, students! It's time to shake off those post-holiday blues and double down for another semester. Whether you've emerged from academic hibernation a lean, mean studying machine or half-asleep, start out your semester on the right foot by dropping by the library. We've put together a book display with your success in mind, with books covering everything from time management to adult learners, strategies for nursing school, learning disabilities, and study tips. Looking for some recommendations? We've got a few: Who says there's no such thing as a magic bullet? Sharon Melnick shares tips for managing stress and improving quality of life in Success under stress : powerful tools for staying calm, confident, and productive when the pressure's on . Cal Newport plumbs the secrets of successful students and shows you how you can develop your own blueprint for success in How to win at college : simple rules for success from star students and How to be