Books Archive - State Library of Ohio

Embedded and empowered: a practical guide for librarians

by Courtney Mlinar

People tend to consider a “librarian” to be someone who works in a library. However, a professional librarian who is empowered with a good understanding […]

Inside the five-sided box: lessons from a lifetime of leadership in the Pentagon

by Ash Carter

The twenty-fifth Secretary of Defense takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the Pentagon, its vital mission, and what it takes […]

Walking: one step at a time

by Erling Kagge

[Translated from the Norwegian edition by Becky L. Crook] Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing […]

The vaccine debate

by Tish Davidson

Providing accurate, accessible information on vaccines and the controversies that surround them, this book outlines the history of vaccine regulation and interactions between vaccines and […]

The war for kindness: building empathy in a fractured world

by Jamil Zaki

A Stanford psychologist offers a bold new understanding of empathy, and shows how we can expand our circle of care, even in these divisive times […]

This land is our land: an immigrant’s manifesto

by Suketu Mehta

There are few subjects in American life that prompt more discussion and rancor these days than immigration. In this book, the renowned author Suketu Mehta […]

Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches

by John W. Creswell, University of Michigan and Cheryl N. Poth, University of Alberta

This book explores the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. The […]

How to survive and thrive when bad things happen: 9 steps to cultivating an opportunity mindset in a crisis

by Jim Taylor

Few of us go through life without experiencing some sort of crisis, whether health, financial, relationship, career, or personal safety. Crises happen and they are […]

The art of noticing: 131 ways to spark creativity, find inspiration, and discover joy in the everyday

by Rob Walker

A handsome, beautifully produced compilation of meditations and exercises to inspire us to find joy and expand the ways we engage with the people and […]

Are we there yet? The American automobile, past, present, and driverless

by Dan Albert

Tech giants and automakers have been teaching robots to drive. In Are We There Yet?, Dan Albert combines historical scholarship with personal narrative to explore […]