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Anna Maria College Library Catalog

To find a specific book or to find a book on a specific topic, your best bet is to start first with Mondor-Eagen Library resources, then work your way out electronically and geographically. Here are the steps and links to follow. At each level, you can log in with your library card and make an electronic request.

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E-Books

Overdrive (C/W MARS Digital Catalog) This link opens in a new window
Access to audiobooks and e-books in various formats, including Kindle compatible files. Most content is for casual reading, has some overlap with academic needs. Overdrive catalog content is integrated into AMC Library Catalog. Use the barcode on your Anna Maria College ID along with your last name in capital letters to download books to your device.
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Credible content from authoritative sources. Ebooks are from scholarly sources, including University Presses and other top publishers.
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The eBook Collection provides access to full-text scholarly, reference and professional eBooks from leading university, academic and professional publishers. These eBooks are digital versions of print books from a broad range of subject areas and topics.

Books on Fire Science

Fire Protection Handbook
Call Number: REF TH9115 .N37 2008
In a field as wide ranging and dynamic as fire protection, staying current with the latest research, technology, and safety practices is as challenging as it is essential. The fully updated, new 20th edition FPH® provides state-of-the-art, in-depth coverage of every aspect of fire protection so you can eliminate knowledge gaps, avoid errors, and maintain your competitive edge.
Becoming a Firefighter by Jeff Wilser
Call Number: HD8039.F52 U585 2021
A revealing guide to a career as a firefighter written by acclaimed author Jeff Wilser and based on the real-life experiences of the heroes of the St. Louis fire department--required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.
The Station-Ready Rookie by Collin S. Blasingame; Justin C. Dickstein; John E. Gomez
Call Number: TH9120 .B55 2016
While fire academies teach the fundamentals and technical skills of firefighting, "life as a rookie" is an area that is mostly overlooked. Written by three fire service veterans, Station-Ready Rookie helps new firefighters know and understand what will be expected of them during their first assignment to a fire station and throughout their probationary period. This book is designed to shorten the rookie's learning curve and help the reader become an outstanding new firefighter from day one.