New Books: December 2016
Business/Commerce
Business analysis techniques : 99 essential tools for success
“Each section of the book … represents a stage in the business analysis process. We have an introduction to each stage and then divide each […]
Read MoreCorrections/Criminal Justice
Smart on crime : the struggle to build a better American penal system
“The book presents empirical data to concretely demonstrate what is working and what is not in today’s penal system. It closely examines policies and practices […]
Read MoreDisabilities
The untold story of the talking book
“This work is the first history of recorded literature since Thomas Edison’s invention of the phonograph in 1877. It traces the tradition from phonographic books […]
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Learning disability and inclusion phobia : past, present, future
“The social position of learning disabled people has shifted rapidly over the last 20 years, from long-stay institutions, first into community homes and day centres, […]
Read MoreEducation
Paying the price : college costs, financial aid, and the betrayal of the American dream
One of the most sustained and vigorous public debates today is about the value and, crucially, the price of college. But an unspoken, outdated assumption […]
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Best STEM resources for nextgen scientists : the essential selection and user’s guide
“Intended to support this national initiative to strengthen learning in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this book helps librarians who work with young […]
Read MoreEnvironment/Agriculture/Natural Resources
See America : a celebration of our national parks & treasured sites
To coincide with the 2016 centennial anniversary of the National Parks Service, the Creative Action Network has partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association to […]
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A thinking person’s guide to America’s national parks
Not a travel guide, this book is a collection of 23 essays that delve into issues affecting America’s national parks and historic sites. The authors, […]
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America’s national parks : a photographic journey through nearly 400 national treasures A thinking person’s guide to America’s national parks
“In 2016 the National Park Service will be 100 years old. To date there are more than 400 parks in the United States, American Samoa, […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
Protecting your internet identity : are you naked online?
“Protecting Your Internet Identity illustrates the depth and importance of a persons online persona and reputation, and provides strategies for building the best possible online […]
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Presentation Zen design : a simple visual approach to presenting in today’s world
Creating and delivering a successful presentation today often means breaking through the noise and allowing your audience to focus on you and your message. You […]
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Better presentations : a guide for scholars, researchers, and wonks
Designed for presenters of scholarly or data-intensive content,Better Presentations details essential strategies for developing clear, sophisticated, and visually captivating presentations. Following three core principles-visualize, unify, […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
Overcoming destructive anger : strategies that work
“Uncontrolled anger can be devastating, yet many people with serious anger issues don’t know how to change their behavior. In Overcoming Destructive Anger, psychologist Bernard […]
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Make peace with your mind : how mindfulness and compassion can free you from your inner critic
“The inner critic is the voice inside our heads reminding us that we are never “good enough.” Its behind the insidious thoughts that can make […]
Read MoreHistory
The other Trail of Tears : the removal of the Ohio Indians
he book chronicles the history of Ohio’s Indians and their interactions with settlers and U.S. agents in the years leading up to their official removal, […]
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New Deal photography : USA 1935-1943
This book records the full reach of the Farm Security Administration program from 1935 to 1943, honoring its vigor and commitment across subjects, states, and […]
Read MoreHuman Resources/Workforce Development
Law/Government
Why don’t Americans vote? : causes and consequences
Contents: Introduction: Why don’t Americans vote? : the history of the franchise in the United States / Bridgett A. King — Declining trust and efficacy […]
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The new states of abortion politics
“The 2014 Supreme Court ruling on McCullen v. Coakley striking down a Massachusetts law regulating anti-abortion activism marked the reengagement of the Supreme Court in […]
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Governors, grants, and elections : fiscal federalism in the American states
Each year, states receive hundreds of billions of dollars in grants-in-aid from the federal government. Gubernatorial success is often contingent upon the pursuit and allocation […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Stellar customer service : training library staff to exceed expectations
Contents: Customer service training : advice from the business world / Alice Bahr — Creating a comprehensive training plan for better customer service experiences in […]
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Not free, not for all : public libraries in the age of Jim Crow
Americans tend to imagine their public libraries as time-honored advocates of equitable access to information for all. Through much of the twentieth century, however, many […]
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Managing previously unmanaged collections: A practical guide for museums
Managing previously unmanaged collections can be challenging. The process of securing the collection and making it accessible needs the mindset of a collections manager as […]
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Librarians and instructional designers : collaboration and innovation
Understanding information creation and technology will not solves all the woes of higher education, but it is necessary to bring together human resources with unique […]
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Creating Inclusive Library Environments : A Planning Guide for Serving Patrons with Disabilities
Librarians are continually faced with challenges of how to best meet the needs of patrons with disabilities, whether those patrons have physical or intellectual disabilities, […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Simply said : communicating better at work and beyond
“Master the art of communication to improve outcomes in any scenario Simply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as […]
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Risk and crisis communication : navigating the tensions between organizations and the public
Risk and Crisis Communication addresses how the interaction between organizations and their stakeholders manifests during a risk or crisis situation. Littlefield and Sellnow contend that […]
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Good charts : the HBR guide to making smarter, more persuasive data visualizations
“A good visualization can communicate the nature and potential impact of ideas more powerfully than any other form of communication. For a long time, “dataviz” […]
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Managing the millennials : discover the core competencies for managing today’s workforce
Answering the perplexing question of how does one lead and manage younger employees, this book Offers research-based guidance on getting the most from twenty-something employees […]
Read MoreMilitary/Veterans
Ecologies of power : countermapping the logistical landscapes & military geographies of the U.S. Department of Defense
This book is not about war, nor is it a history of war. Avoiding the shock and awe of wartime images, it explores the contemporary […]
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