December 2015 Archives - State Library of Ohio

Business/Commerce

Grit to great : how perseverance, passion, and pluck take you from ordinary to extraordinary

by Linda Kaplan Thaler

Also available as an ebook. “In Grit to Great, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval tackle a topic that is close to their hearts, one […]

The graduate school mess : what caused it and how we can fix it

by Leonard Cassuto

Destination dissertation : a traveler’s guide to a done dissertation

by Sonja K. Foss and William Waters

Tourism and trails : cultural, ecological and management issues

by Dallen Timothy

Technology for trainers

by Thomas Toth

Build your own PC on a budget : a DIY guide for hobbyists and gamers

by John Mueller

“Design and assemble an inexpensive yet fast and reliable PCConstruct the PC of your dreams using the practical information contained in this hands-on guide. Build […]

How the Internet became commercial : innovation, privatization, and the birth of a new network

by Shane M Greenstein

Thing explainer : complicated stuff in simple words

by Randall Munroe

Also available as an ebook. Have you ever tried to learn more about some incredible thing, only to be frustrated by incomprehensible jargon? Randall Munroe […]

Good times, bad times : the welfare myth of them and us

by John Hills

Introduction : ‘Them and us’ — Are the poor too expensive? redistribution and the welfare state — The long view : social policies and the […]

Millennials in America

by Robert Scardamalia

Safety metrics : tools and techniques for measuring safety performance

by Christopher A Janicak

Roads were not built for cars : how cyclists were the first to push for good roads & became the pioneers of motoring

by Carlton Reid

The right to try : how the federal government prevents Americans from getting the life-saving treatments they need

by Darcy Olsen

“The inspiring state-by-state campaign to allow sick Americans access to experimental treatments currently blocked by the government, chronicled by the woman leading the charge. Should […]

The optimistic workplace : creating an environment that energizes everyone

by Shawn Murphy

“When it comes to work these days, we’re expected to do more with less–but is this nose-to-the-grindstone philosophy the best way to run a business? […]

Presidential swing states : why only ten matter

by [edited by] David Schultz and Stacey Hunter Hecht

Also available as an ebook. The 2016 presidential race is arguably already over in 40 states and the District of Columbia. If recent presidential election […]

How to run a government : so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don’t go crazy

by Michael Barber

The secrets of successful government from Michael Barber, one of the world’s leading experts on carrying out lasting improvements in public life. Billions of citizens […]

Lead inside the box : how smart leaders guide their teams to exceptional results

by Victor Prince

“Every employee is different, but unfortunately many leaders use a one-size-fits-all approach to leading. In doing so, these otherwise well-intentioned leaders are working harder than […]

Effective succession planning : ensuring leadership continuity and building talent from within

by William J Rothwell

The art of change leadership : driving transformation in a fast-paced world

by Cheryl Cran

“Be an transformational leader during times of rapid organizational change The Art of Change Leadership represents a major milestone in the study of change leadership. […]

New Books: December 2015