June 2017 Archives - State Library of Ohio

Business/Commerce

Loan sharks : the birth of predatory lending

by Charles R. Geisst

Loan Sharks is the first history of predatory lending in the United States. It traces the origins of modern consumer lending to such older practices […]

Locking up our own : crime and punishment in black America

by James Forman, Jr

In recent years, America’s criminal justice system has become the subject of an increasingly urgent debate. Critics have assailed the rise of mass incarceration, emphasizing […]

A historical and etymological dictionary of American Sign Language : the origin and evolution of more than 500 signs

by Emily Shaw and Yves Delaporte

“Utilizing 1,150 sign illustrations and historical texts, this reference presents the detailed account of the origins of more than 500 ASL signs, including regional variations”– […]

The hidden treasure of Black ASL : its history and structure

by Carolyn McCaskill ... [et al.] in collaboration with Roxanne King, Pamela Baldwin, Randall Hogue

“People who first encounter sign language often ask if deaf people around the world sign the same language. Frequently, they are surprised to learn that […]

Walk out, walk on : a learning journey into communities daring to live the future now

by Margaret Wheatley and Deborah Frieze

In this era of increasingly complex problems and shrinking resources, can we find meaningful and enduring solutions to the challenges we face today as individuals, […]

Research literacy : a primer for understanding and using research

by Jeffrey S. Beaudry and Lynne Miller

Preparing students to become informed, critical consumers of research, this accessible text builds essential skills for understanding research reports, evaluating the implications for evidence-based practice, […]

Future-proofing the news : preserving the first draft of history

by Kathleen A. Hansen and Nora Paul

News coverage is often described as the “first draft of history.” From the publication in 1690 of the first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences, to the […]

Ancient America : fifty archaeological sites to see for yourself

by Kenneth L. Feder

Presenting “the real deal” of American antiquity—as opposed to the hyped fare of many cable TV shows—Kenneth Feder invites readers to explore the stunning technological, […]

For their own cause : the 27th United States Colored Troops

by Kelly D. Mezurek

The 27th United States Colored Troops (USCT), composed largely of free black Ohio men, served in the Union army from April 1864 to September 1865 […]

Autumn of the Black Snake : the creation of the U.S. Army and the invasion that opened the West

by William Hogeland

An account of how the U.S. Army was created to fight a crucial Native American war. Describes how George Washington and other early leaders organized […]

The art and science of training

by Elaine Biech

“There are more similarities than differences between how artists and scientists work. Both ask countless questions. Both search in earnest for answers. Both are dedicated […]

This is what a librarian looks like : a celebration of libraries, communities, and access to information

by Kyle Cassidy

In 2014, author and photographer Kyle Cassidy published a photo essay on Slate.com called “This is What A Librarian Looks Like,” a montage of portraits […]

The 4 disciplines of execution : achieving your wildly important goals

by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling

An insightful new book from the multimillion-copy bestselling author Sean Covey and the Franklin Covey organization based on their work with hundreds of thousands of […]

Be the innovators : how to accelerate team creativity

by Peter Ling

Want to know how creative people innovate? This book gives you models and practices that you can use with your team to help you be […]

New Books: June 2017

Business/Commerce

Loan sharks : the birth of predatory lending

Corrections/Criminal Justice

Locking up our own : crime and punishment in black America

Disabilities