New Books: December 2017
Education
These schools belong to you and me : why we can’t afford to abandon our public schools
A challenge to narrow, profit-driven conceptions of school success and an argument for protecting public education to ensure that all students become competent citizens in […]
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The heart of higher education : a call to renewal : transforming the academy through collegial conversations
A call to advance integrative teaching and learning in higher education. From Parker Palmer, best-selling author of The Courage to Teach, and Arthur Zajonc, professor […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
Twitter in 30 minutes : how to connect with interesting people, write great tweets, and find information that’s relevant to you
Are you interested in using Twitter, but don’t know where to start? Or, do you have an account that you started but seldom use? Twitter […]
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Protecting your children online : what you need to know about online threats to your children
Addresses several types of cyber crimes, ranging from child pornography and solicitation to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and sexting, giving parents the necessary information they need to […]
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On faith and science
Throughout history, scientific discovery has clashed with religious dogma, creating conflict, controversy, and sometimes violent dispute. In this enlightening and accessible volume, distinguished historian and […]
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Keeping it halal : the everyday lives of Muslim American teenage boys
O’Brien provides a look at the social worlds of a group of young male friends as they navigate the complexities of growing up Muslim in […]
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Economics for the Common Good
When Jean Tirole won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics, he suddenly found himself being stopped in the street by complete strangers and asked to […]
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Child exploitation and trafficking : examining global enforcement and supply chain challenges, and U.S. responses
Each year, more than two million children around the world fall victim to commercial sexual and labor exploitation. Put simply, the growing epidemic of child […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
The mood elevator : take charge of your feelings, become a better you
We all ride the Mood Elevator up and down every day. How well we do it impacts our relationships, our personal effectiveness, our career, and […]
Read MoreHistory
President McKinley : architect of the American century
In this great American story, acclaimed historian Robert Merry resurrects the presidential reputation of William McKinley, which loses out to the brilliant and flamboyant Theodore […]
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Introduction to public history : interpreting the past, engaging audiences
An Introduction to Public History is the major textbook for students interested in public history. It is divided into three major sections: Popular History, Academic […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Serving those who served : librarian’s guide to working with veteran and military communities
Practical advice on how best to serve veterans, service members, and their families in your community, including effective ways to develop new outreach partnerships and […]
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Protecting patron privacy : a LITA guide
Although privacy is one of the core tenets of librarianship, technology changes have made it increasingly difficult for libraries to ensure the privacy of their […]
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The good, the great, and the unfriendly : a librarian’s guide to working with friends groups
A good ‘Friends of the Library’ group shouldn’t just raise money for your library. They should help your library reach out to under-served groups; provide […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Permission to screw up : how I learned to lead by doing (almost) everything wrong
The inspiring, unlikely, laugh-out-loud story of how one woman learned to lead-and how she ultimately succeeded, not despite her many mistakes, but because of them. […]
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The new leader’s 100-day action plan : how to take charge, build or merge your team, and get immediate results
Your first 100 days in a new leadership position are critical, as they set the foundation for your team’s success going forward. The New Leader’s […]
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A guide to the human resource body of knowledge
A Guide to the HR Body of Knowledge (HRBoKTM) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI®) is an essential reference book for HR professionals and a must-have guide […]
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Consultancy, organizational development and change : a practical guide to delivering value
Organizations are increasingly investing in consulting capabilities to understand what changes they need to make to keep up the pace with the competition and future-proof […]
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