New Books: August 2015
Business/Commerce
Women, Work, and the Web
Part I. Fostering change. Blogging to Create Change / Amanda Peach ; Creating Opportunities for Women on the Web: A Mother’s Quest / Denise Powell […]
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Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent your Work, and Never Get Stuck
The Career Savings Account — Do this first — Relationships. You don’t know who you know ; Give your foes what they need most ; […]
Read MoreDisabilities
The Hearing-loss Guide
Although millions of people could use good advice about hearing loss, it turns out that asking is difficult, and accurate advice is hard to come […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
Founding Grammars
Founding grammars : how early America’s war over words shaped today’s language “Standard grammar and accurate spelling are widely considered hallmarks of a good education, […]
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Follow the Blue Blazes
“Many changes have taken place in the decade since Follow the Blue Blazes was first published, changes in the trails themselves and in the way […]
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Monarchs in a Changing World
Monarchs and people: model programs for citizen science, education, and conservation — Monarchs as herbivores, prey, and hosts — Monarchs in a changing climate — […]
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Marketing Above the Noise
“Marketing today is out of control. With all the new marketing techniques accessible to the masses, it’s becoming harder and harder to stand out from […]
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The Happiness Industry
“In winter 2014, a Tibetan monk lectured the world leaders gathered at Davos on the importance of Happiness. The recent DSM-5, the manual of all […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
A-Z of public health
This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the many definitions, theories and approaches in public health. It is an important book for students […]
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Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts – Becoming the Person You Want to B
Executive coach and psychologist Marshall Goldsmith discusses the emotional triggers that set off a reaction or a behavior in us that often works to our […]
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The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills and How to Get Over It
Contents: Transform fear by stepping up — Lead with presence — Win with honest feedback — Create power parameters — Stand out and attract sponsors […]
Read MoreHuman Resources/Workforce Development
The Open Organization: Igniting Passion and Performance
“This is a story of reinvention. Jim Whitehurst, celebrated president and CEO of one of the world’s most revolutionary software companies, tells first-hand his journey […]
Read MoreLaw/Government
End Unemployment Now
End unemployment now : how to eliminate joblessness, debt, and poverty despite Congress “2010 marked the year when the National Bureau of Economic Research declared […]
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Enabling Acts: The Hidden Story of How the Americans with Disabilities Act Gave the Largest US Minority Its Rights
“The first significant book on the history and impact of the ADA–the “eyes on the prize” moment for disability rights The Americans with Disabilities Act […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Digitization and Digital Archiving
More and more, library patrons are embracing the ease with which information can be accessed digitally. In an instant, a few keywords can bring patrons […]
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Marketing Moxie for Librarians
Marketing moxie for librarians : fresh ideas, proven techniques, and innovative approaches Contents: Getting your library in order — Everyone is in marketing — Promoting […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Team Genius
“A groundbreaking book that sheds new light on the vital importance of teams as the fundamental unit of organization and competition in the global economy” […]
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A Higher Standard
A higher Standard : Leadership Strategies from America’s First Female Four-Star General “What was the driving force behind Dunwoody’s success [in the U.S. Army]? While […]
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