New Books: August 2016
Business/Commerce
Linkage Inc.’s best practices for succession planning : case studies, research, models, tools
“Linkage’s Best Practices for Succession Planning offers the case studies, strategies, and proven tools needed to create a solid succession plan that will enable organizations […]
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Contagious culture : show up, set the tone, and intentionally create an organization that thrives
Contents: The fundamentals of showing up. Holding your fate — You are contagious — The leadership Trifecta: impact, self-care, and people-care- you need it all […]
Read MoreCorrections/Criminal Justice
Understanding juvenile justice and delinquency
“This book provides a comprehensive, cutting-edge look at the problems that impact the way we conduct intervention and treatment for youth in crisis today–an indispensable […]
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Justice statistics : an extended look at crime in the United States
“This volume provides valuable information compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice, including its subsidiaries, the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of […]
Read MoreEnvironment/Agriculture/Natural Resources
The nature principle : reconnecting with life in a virtual age
In this book the author argues that a strong connection to nature is essential for human health. Supported by research, anecdotal evidence, and personal stories, […]
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Last child in the woods : saving our children from nature-deficit disorder
Louv talks with parents, children, teachers, scientists, religious leaders, child-development researchers, and environmentalists to find ways for children to experience the natural world more deeply–library […]
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Getting to green : saving nature, a bipartisan solution
“The Green movement in America has lost its way. Pew polling reveals that the environment is one of the two things about which Republicans and […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
The golden rules : 10 steps to world-class excellence in your life and work
“Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in Olympic history. He […]
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Detour : developing the mindset to navigate life’s turns
Whether you are going through mild changes now or expect massive reorganizations in the future, change is inevitable for every successful organization. Detour contains remarkable […]
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Actionable gamification : beyond points, badges, and leaderboards
Explains gamification, especially the Octalysis framework, as taking the elements of games that make people want to return and continue playing those games, and applying […]
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101 job interview questions you’ll never fear again
Contents: All in the mind — Classic interview questions: the “fateful 15” — Career goal questions — Character questions — Competency questions — Curveball and […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
Mind-gut connection : how the hidden conversation within our bodies impacts our mood, our choices, and our overall health
“Dr. Emeran Mayer, executive director of the Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience at UCLA, offers a cutting-edge view into this developing science, […]
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The Canyon Ranch guide to men’s health : a doctor’s prescription for male wellness
“Family physician and Medical Director of Canyon Ranch Health Resorts recommends ways to resolve and reverse common health problems of men at each stage of […]
Read MoreHistory
67 shots : Kent State and the end of American innocence / Howard Means
“Using recently available oral histories from participants, Howard Means examines the Kent State shooting and the tumultuous era that reverberates still,”–NoveList
Read MoreHuman Resources/Workforce Development
Predictive HR analytics : mastering the HR metric
Where other functions of an organization deal in profits, sales growth, forecasts and strategic planning, the HR function is responsible for employee well-being, engagement and […]
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Law/Government
How big should our government be?
“The size of government is arguably the most controversial discussion in United States politics, and this issue won’t fade from prominence any time soon. There […]
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Growing jobs : transforming the way we approach economic development
“This compelling book provides concrete examples and practical guidelines for addressing the most serious economic challenge facing the United States and every community in the […]
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Libraries/Archives
Part of our lives : a people’s history of the American public library
“Despite dire predictions in the late twentieth century that public libraries would not survive the turn of the millennium, their numbers have only increased. Two […]
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The librarian’s guide to book programs and author events
Contents: Let’s talk about basic public speaking — Book clubs. Part I, The basics — Book clubs. Part II, Time to discuss — When authors […]
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The librarian stereotype : deconstructing perceptions and presentations of information work
This collection of essays serves as a response to discussions regarding how librarians are perceived, reigniting an examination of librarian presentation within the field and […]
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Game it up! : using gamification to incentivize your library
Folmer explains what gamification is, and how to add game concepts and theories to library processes. He shows the ins and outs of setting up […]
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Excellent books for early and eager readers
“For children, reading level and experience level are not always the same. Eager readers are often interested in ideas and topics that seem advanced, but […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Not everyone gets a trophy : how to manage the millennials
“Adapt your management methods to harness Millennial potential Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: How to Manage the Millennials provides employers with a workable game plan […]
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Nice companies finish first : why cutthroat management is over–and collaboration is in
The era of authoritarian cowboy CEOs like Jack Welch and Lee Iacocca is over. In an age of increasing transparency and access, it just doesn?t […]
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Motivating employees in the digital age
In the workplace, ‘understanding the technology landscape is important because it helps you choose the best technology tools to support employee engagement, communication, and motivation’, […]
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How to conduct internal investigations : a practical guide for human resource professionals
Addresses many major categories of an organization’s culture, including hiring the right talent, creating a differentiated service approach, understanding today’s workforce, enhancing internal collateral, utilizing […]
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HBR’s 10 must reads on emotional intelligence
Contents: What makes a leader? / Daniel Goleman — Primal leadership : the hidden driver of great performance / Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie […]
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Disaster recovery, crisis response, and business continuity : a management desk reference
Business continuity is a necessity for all businesses as emerging regulations, best practices, and customer expectations force organizations to develop and put into place business […]
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Culture that rocks : how to revolutionize your company’s future
Addresses many major categories of an organization’s culture, including hiring the right talent, creating a differentiated service approach, understanding today’s workforce, enhancing internal collateral, utilizing […]
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