August 2017 Archives - State Library of Ohio

Disabilities

Fall down 7 times get up 8 : a young man’s voice from the silence of autism

by Naoki Higashida ; translated by Ka Yoshida and David Mitchell

“The author of the bestselling phenomenon The Reason I Jump returns with a unique memoir about life as a young adult with severe autism. With […]

What’s your presentation persona? : discover your unique communication style and succeed in any arena

by Scott Schwertly and Sunday Mancini

“A practical guide based on a proprietary skill assessment tool–a Myers-Briggs for presenters–that provides tips and strategies that address the core element for becoming a […]

A brief history of Guernsey County, Ohio : including the Morgan raid claims

by Russell H. Booth, Jr.

Notes: Maps on end-papers. “Celebrating 200 years of settlement”—Cover. Preliminary remarks by Thomas J. Laughman, President of Guernsey County Bicentennial Commission. Includes bibliographical references (pages […]

Ohio, home of the Wright brothers : birthplace of aviation

by Louis L. Chmiel ; edited by Ann Vallo Febus

Notes: “The genealogical chronicle of an Ohio pioneer family and the invention of the airplane, 1776-1948.” Includes bibliographical references and index. ~ Provided by publisher

Facilitation skills training

by Kimberly Devlin

Help them make the most out of every meeting. Rambling group discussions, tangential concerns, difficult attendees, and unclear objectives can all derail a facilitated event–and […]

The big book of HR

by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell

The latest edition of The Big Book of HR includes up-to-date information about how to: Select, engage, and retain the best talent for your organization. […]

Yes! on demand : how to create winning, customized library service

by Kathy L. Middleton ; forword by Rivkah Sass

When it comes to delivering the quality, personalized service your patrons expect, the staff is the most important resource in the library. It only follows […]

The library book

by --photographs and afterword by Thomas R. Schiff ; introduction by Alberto Manguel

Schiff’s photographs capture the shifting architectural styles and missions of the library, from the very earliest American libraries to the modernist masterpieces of Louis I. […]

HBR guide to performance management

by Harvard Business Review

Are your employees meeting their goals? Is their work improving over time? Understanding where your employees are succeeding–and falling short–is a pivotal part of ensuring […]

Comprehensive problem-solving and skill development for next-generation leaders

by [editors] Ronald A. Styron Jr., University of South Alabama, USA, Jennifer L. Styron, University of South Alabama, USA

“This book is a critical reference source for the latest academic research on the implementation of innovative qualities, strategies, and competencies for effective leadership and […]

Collaborating with the enemy : how to work with people you don’t agree with or like or trust

by Adam Kahane ; illustrations by Jeff Barnum

Kahane proposes a new approach to collaboration–stretch collaboration–that is built on this insight. He offers examples of how he’s helped people apply it in all […]

Be the business : CIOs in the new era of IT

by Martha Heller

Through interviews with dozens of CIOs, Heller has created a snapshot of what CIOs are doing to lead IT in a climate where technology belongs […]

101 sample write-ups for documenting employee performance problems : a guide to progressive discipline & termination

by Paul Falcone

There’s no escaping problem employees. But with 101 prewritten disciplinary write-ups at a manager’s fingertips, there is a way to escape the headaches, anxiety, and […]

New Books: August 2017