January 2018 Archives - State Library of Ohio

Business/Commerce

From global to local : the making of things and the end of globalization

by Finbarr Livesey

This book dismantles the underlying assumptions that drive the decisions made by companies and governments throughout the world, to show that our shared narrative of […]

Failure to adjust : how Americans got left behind in the global economy

by Edward Alden

Americans know that something has gone wrong in this country’s effort to prosper in the face of growing global economic competition. The vast benefits promised […]

Building the new American economy : smart, fair, and sustainable

by Jeffrey D. Sachs

In this passionate and powerful book-part manifesto, part plan of action-the renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical strategy to move America, seemingly more […]

Better business speech : techniques, tricks, and shortcuts for public speaking at work

by Paul Geiger

In a business world where we are told that time is money, the real currency is communicating clearly at a poised and measured pace. Better […]

The war on kids : how American juvenile justice lost its way

by Cara H. Drinan

In 2003, when Terrence Graham was sixteen, he and three other teens attempted to rob a barbeque restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. Though they left with […]

Big chicken : the incredible story of how antibiotics created modern agriculture and changed the way the world eats

by Maryn McKenna

In this eye-opening exposé, acclaimed health journalist and National Geographic contributor Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity — […]

Was the Cat in the Hat black? : the hidden racism of children’s literature, and the need for diverse book

by Philip Nel

Racism is resilient, duplicitous, and endlessly adaptable, so it is no surprise that America is again in a period of civil rights activism. A significant […]

Keeping it halal : the everyday lives of Muslim American teenage boys

by John O'Brien

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 […]

High : drugs, desire, and a nation of users

by Ingrid Walker

Whether drinking Red Bull, relieving chronic pain with oxycodone, or experimenting with Ecstasy, Americans participate in a culture of self-medication, using psychoactive substances to enhance […]

The four tendencies : the indispensable personality profiles that reveal how to make your life better (and other people’s lives better, too)

by Gretchen Rubin

During her multi-book investigation into human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the seemingly dry question “How do I respond to expectations?” we gain […]

Broke and patriotic : why poor Americans love their country

by Francesco Duina

This book offers a stirring portrait of the people left behind by their country and left out of the national conversation. By giving them a […]

Behave : the biology of humans at our best and worst

by Robert M. Sapolsky

Why do we do the things we do? Over a decade in the making, this game-changing book is Robert Sapolsky’s genre-shattering attempt to answer that […]

The presidency of Ulysses S. Grant

by Charles W. Calhoun

As controversial in politics as he was in the military, Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was an embattled president, enormously popular with the American people, yet […]

The Ohio : the historic river in vintage postcard art, 1900-1960

by John A. Jakle and Dannel McCollum

Employing this unique collection of historic postcards as both artifacts and images, authors John Jakle and Dannel McCollum effectively illustrate the importance of the Ohio […]

The future workplace experience : 10 rules for mastering disruption in recruiting and engaging employees

by Jeanne C. Meister and Kevin J. Mulcahy

DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THE GIG ECONOMY. BREADWINNER MOMS. DATA-DRIVEN RECRUITING. PERSONALIZED LEARNING. In a business landscape rocked by constant change and turmoil, companies like AirBnB, Cisco, […]

Becoming a reflective librarian and teacher : strategies for mindful academic practice

by Michelle Reale

In our society, we are called upon to fill many roles– and are increasingly called upon to bifurcate our experiences. Unfortunately, we do not have […]

How to work with and lead people not like you : practical solutions for today’s diverse workplace

by Kelly McDonald

Learn key steps that bring cohesion to diversity How to have a constructive conversation about working alongside people who are different The four magic words […]

Finish : give yourself the gift of done

by Jon Acuff

The strategies in this book are counterintuitive and might feel like cheating. But they’re based on studies conducted by a university researcher with hundreds of […]

The diversity bonus : how great teams pay off in the knowledge economy

by Scott E. Page

What if workforce diversity is more than simply the right thing to do in order to make society more integrated and just? What if diversity […]

Communicate like a leader : connecting strategically to coach, inspire, and get things done

by Dianna Booher

People often get promoted to leadership positions without knowing how to communicate an inspiring strategic vision to the people who report to them. So they […]

It’s my country too : women’s military stories from the American Revolution to Afghanistan

by Jerri Bell & Tracy Crow ; foreword by Kayla Williams, ed.

This inspiring anthology is the first to convey the noteworthy experiences and contributions of women in the American military in their own words-from the Revolutionary […]

New Books: January 2018