New Books: March 2018
Business/Commerce
The customer-driven playbook : converting customer feedback into successful products
Despite the wide acceptance of Lean approaches and customer-development strategies, many product teams still have difficulty putting these principles into meaningful action. That’s where The […]
Read MoreCorrections/Criminal Justice
Crime, media, and reality : examining mixed messages about crime and justice in popular media
Garcia and Arkerson look at the influence of crime news and true crime television series that prevent the public from distinguishing pure entertainment from the […]
Read MoreEnvironment/Agriculture/Natural Resources
Megafire : the race to extinguish a deadly epidemic of flame
A journalist and forest-fire expert shares his experiences in some of the world’s most dangerous and remote regions to explore the rising phenomenon of large-scale […]
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RE-USA : 20 American stories of adaptive reuse, a toolkit for post-industrial cities
Based on best-practice examples in American cities such as Detroit, New York, or Pittsburgh, this book shows successful cases of adaptive reuse that preserve the […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
The written world : the power of stories to shape people, history, civilization
The story of literature in sixteen acts, from Alexander the Great and the Iliad to ebooks and Harry Potter, this engaging book brings together remarkable […]
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The little black book of decision making : making complex decisions with confidence in a fast-moving world
The decisions we make every day – frequently automatic and incredibly fast – impact every area of our lives. The Little Black Book of Decision […]
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Happy accidents : the transformative power of “yes, and” at work and in life
Happy Accidents is your personal guide to transforming your life. As we take on task after task, responsibility after responsibility, we lose sight of who […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
Diet right for your personality type : The revolutionary 4-week weight-loss plan that works for you
Health and fitness expert Jennifer Widerstrom has learned one important thing through her work with contestants on NBC’s The Biggest Loser and her clients who […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Supercharged storytimes : an early literacy planning and assessment guide
Do public library storytimes make a difference in helping children learn to read? Whether or not your funding depends on it, you need to prove […]
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Presidential libraries and museums
This book is a ready-reference source giving readers quick and reliable information about all 26 presidential libraries and museums. —from goodreads.com
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The Manual of strategic planning for cultural organizations : a guide for museums, performing arts, science centers, public gardens, heritage sites, libraries, archives, and zoos
This revision of the 2007 Manual of Strategic Planning for Museums has been expanded to be relevant to a broader group of cultural organizations. –Provided […]
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Creating and managing the full-service homework center
Contents: Why homework centers? — Community assessment — Service plan — Staff and volunteer recruitment — Job duties and training — Funding and partnerships — […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Managing workplace diversity and inclusion : a psychological perspective
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion bridges the gap between social science theory and research and the practical concerns of those working in diversity and inclusion […]
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Diversity and inclusion in the global workplace : aligning initiatives with strategic business goals
This edited collection offers a nontraditional approach to diversity management, going beyond gender, race, and ethnicity. Examining ageism, disability, and spirituality, the book provides a […]
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Can I have your attention? : inspiring better work habits, focusing your team, and getting stuff done in the constantly connected workplace
A must read for anyone in the business of leading others.” Ken May, CEO of Top Golf; former CEO of FedEx “If you want your […]
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