New Books: March 2016
Business/Commerce
Skills of the “unskilled” : work and mobility among Mexican migrants
“Most labor and migration studies classify migrants with limited formal education or credentials as ‘unskilled.’ Despite the value of their work experiences and the substantial […]
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Made to flourish beyond quick fixes to a thriving organization
The key to a thriving team is to look below the surface at the hidden dynamics that can cause it to loose focus, turn inward […]
Read MoreEducation
The battle for Room 314 : my year of hope and despair in a New York City high school
“In the tradition of the classic Up The Down Staircase comes an unforgettable book about a year inside a troubled New York City school. In […]
Read MoreEnvironment/Agriculture/Natural Resources
Save the bees with natural backyard hives : the easy and treatment-free way to attract and keep healthy bees
The husband-and-wife team behind the nonprofit HoneyLove make the case that beekeeping ought to be treated as more than a hobby or money-making enterprise. It […]
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The bee-friendly garden : design an abundant, flower-filled yard that nurtures bees and supports biodiversity
Frey and LeBuhn provide everything you need to know to create a vibrant, healthy garden that helps both the threatened honeybee and native bees. Just […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
Youth substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
Contents: Developmental pathways to substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders in adolescents / Ralph E. Tarter, Ph.D., Michelle S. Horner, D.O — Relationship between substance […]
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Unforgettable Ohioans : thirteen mavericks who made history on their own terms
Famous Buckeyes range from presidents and inventors to aviators and astronauts. But other important Ohioans have been unfairly forgotten over the years. To find them, […]
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The power to get things done : (whether you feel like it or not)
“Whether you run your own business or work for someone else, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. Along with the portion of your […]
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A lifetime of fiction : the 500 most recommended reads for ages 2 to 102
What books are worth reading? Martin has collected an annotated list of some of the most influential English-language books, sorted by age group. The titles […]
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Immigration and population
“Immigration is the primary cause of population change in developed countries and a major component of population change in many developing countries. This clear and […]
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Immigrant children and youth : psychological challenges
Contents: Introduction : Mental health risks and possibilities in cultural transition / Alberto M. Bursztyn — Acculturation in immigrant youths: the role of adaptation in […]
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Helping kids in crisis : managing psychiatric emergencies in children and adolescents / edited by Fadi Haddad, M.D., Ruth S. Gerson, M.D
Contents: Introduction / Susan Torrey — Kids in crisis / Fadi Haddad — Aggression / Ruth Gerson, Fadi Haddad — Suicide and self-injurious behaviors / […]
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Deep work : rules for focused success in a distracted world
“One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you’ll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is […]
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Dark money : the hidden history of the billionaires behind the rise of the radical right
Why is America living in an age of profound economic inequality? Why, despite the desperate need to address climate change, have even modest environmental efforts […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
The art of good habits : health, love, presence & prosperity
Presents a step-by-step action plan to take ownership of your happiness through simple but effective changes to the way you approach health, love, presence, and […]
Read MoreHistory
Thomas and Charity Rotch : the Quaker experience of settlement in Ohio in the early republic,1800-1824
This first full length study of Quakers Charity and Thomas Rotch, early New England settlers to northeast Ohio (1811–1824) explores their role in the transformation […]
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The road taken : the history and future of America’s infrastructure
“Physical infrastructure in the United States is crumbling. The American Society of Civil Engineers has, in its latest report, given American roads and bridges a […]
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Johnson’s Island : a prison for Confederate officers
“Decidedly the best location”: establishing the prison — “A prison for officers alone”: early days of operation — “Everything in prison is elated”: the road […]
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The fight to vote
Michael Waldman takes a succinct and comprehensive look at a crucial American struggle: the drive to define and defend government based on “the consent of […]
Read MoreLaw/Government
US immigration in the twenty-first century : making Americans, remaking America
This study of issues related to immigration and immigrants in the United States examines the history of US immigration policy, legislative and legal debates about […]
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The political origins of inequality : why a more equal world is better for us all
“Examining the historical experience of different countries, a thought-provoking volume, taking on a global perspective to explain inequality the defining issue of our time reveals […]
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Owning and using scholarship : an IP handbook for teachers and researchers
Contents: Technology and the growing problem of intellectual property in academia — What is intellectual property law and why does it matter? — Who owns […]
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Obamacare wars : federalism, state politics, and the Affordable Care Act
The first thorough account of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, this book reveals the fissures the act exposed in the American federal system. […]
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Nation on the take : how big money corrupts our democracy and what we can do about it
American democracy has become coin operated. Special interest groups increasingly control every level of government. The necessity of raising huge sums of campaign cash has […]
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Minority voting in the United States
Contents: Volume 1. African American, women, and Latino/Latina voters — volume 2. Native American, Jewish American, Arab and Muslim American, Asian American, and LGBT voters
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Imbeciles : the Supreme Court, American eugenics, and the sterilization of Carrie Buck
ln 1927, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling so disturbing, ignorant, and cruel that it stands as one of the great injustices in American […]
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Psychiatric services in correctional facilities
Notes: Preceded by Psychiatric services in jails and prisons : a task force report of the American Psychiatric Association / American Psychiatric Association, Task Force […]
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Manual of forms and guidelines for correctional mental health
General principles of mental health documentation / author, Amanda Ruiz — Mental health guidelines and documentation for psychotherapists / author, Mary Perrien — Guidelines for […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
The preservation management handbook : a 21st-century guide for libraries, archives, and museums
Contents: I. Fundamentals — Mapping the preservation landscape for the 21sdt century — Preservation principles — Managing preservation: policy, assessment, planning — II. Collections — […]
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Organizing archival records : a practical method of arrangement and description for small archives
This volume covers the basics of archival arrangement and description. The author describes the function of archives, distinguishes between archives and manuscript collections, and offers […]
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New on the job : a school librarian’s guide to success
You want to hit the ground running when you walk into a new school, and this practical guide will help you from the job interview […]
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Modern pathfinders : creating better research guides
“Whether you call them research guides, subject guides or pathfinders, web-based guides are a great way to create customized support tools for a specific audience: […]
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Mentoring A to Z
Your library’s future is as good as the talent you develop. Too many mentorship programs are cursory; without structure and expectations, they accomplish little beyond […]
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Library technology and digital resources : an introduction for support staff
Contents: Introduction — Digital and visual literacies — Primary sources and digital collections — National and global collections — State and local collections — Subscription […]
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FRBR, before and after : a look at our bibliographic models
“This book looks at the ways that we define the things of the bibliographic world, and in particular how our bibliographic models reflect our technology […]
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Foundations of library services : an introduction for support staff
Contents: Library services today : an overview — Acquisitions, collection development and classification — Special collections and non-book materials — Circulation services — Reference services, […]
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Description
Contents: “The Hive” : crowdsourcing the description of collections / Zoë D’Arcy, National Archives of Australia — More than a note : early experiences with […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Military/Veterans
From the Navy to college : transitioning from the service to higher education
From the Navy to College is an education and career reference guide for sailors looking to join the Navy, already on active duty, or transitioning […]
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From the Marine Corps to college : transitioning from the service to higher education
The recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a heavy toll on our military’s population. Many returning service members, in preparing to leave the […]
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Care of military service members, veterans, and their families
This text serves a critical need, which has been highlighted by recent reported rates of combat-related stress disorders and traumatic brain injury, as well as […]
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