May 2017 Archives - State Library of Ohio

Disabilities

The unheard : a memoir of deafness and Africa

by Josh Swiller

These are hearing aids. They take the sounds of the world and amplify them.” Josh Swiller recited this speech to himself on the day he […]

The silent garden : a parent’s guide to raising a deaf child

by Paul W. Ogden and David H. Smith

For over 30 years, The Silent Garden has offered parents of deaf children the support and unbiased information needed to fully realize their children’s potential. […]

My yesterdays : in a changing world of the deaf

by Mervin D. Garretson

Contents: Introduction — Clearmont — My family — Colorado school days — On to Gallaudet — Maryland and Montana — Fulton Tontine — Gallaudet University […]

A mighty change : an anthology of deaf American writing, 1816-1864

by [edited by] Christopher Krentz

Gallaudet University Press recently inaugurated a new series, Gallaudet Classics in Deaf Studies, with the mission of returning to print historically significant writings on Deaf […]

Language attitudes in the American deaf community

by Joseph Christopher Hill

In a diverse signing community, it is not unusual to encounter a wide variety of expression in the types of signs used by different people. […]

Extraordinary from the ordinary : personal experience narratives in American Sign Language

by Kristin Jean Mulrooney

Personal narratives are one way people code their experiences and convey them to others. Given that speakers can simultaneously express information and define a social situation, […]

Everyone here spoke sign language : hereditary deafness on Martha’s Vineyard

by Nora Ellen Groce

From the seventeenth century to the early years of the twentieth, the population of Martha’s Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of profound hereditary deafness. […]

Deaf heritage : a narrative history of deaf America

by Jack R. Gannon ; edited by Jane Butler and Laura-Jean Gilbert

Now, Jack R. Gannon’s original groundbreaking volume on Deaf history and culture is available once again. In Deaf Heritage: A Narrative History of Deaf America, […]

A deaf artist in early America : the worlds of John Brewster, Jr.

by Harlan Lane

John Brewster Jr. (1766-1854) was one of the most prominent early American portrait painters. His hauntingly beautiful portraits have a directness and intensity of vision […]

War artists in Afghanistan : beyond the wire

by Jules George

Each artist’s work is accompanied by their own, first-hand account of war in Afghanistan Captures the vast scale and stunning, fertile beauty of the Afghan […]

Understanding Y

by [edited by] Charlie Caruso

Understanding Y is a fresh and incisive book that offers a better understanding, appreciation and awareness of the Millennial generation. In this groundbreaking work, author […]

The power of significance : how purpose changes your life

by John C. Maxwell

We all have a longing to be significant, to make a contribution, to be a part of something noble and purposeful. But know this: you […]

Organized enough : the anti-perfectionist’s guide to getting-and staying-organized

by Amanda Sullivan

“If you’re looking to clean up but not clean out, if you want to declutter but don’t want to throw out eighty percent of your […]

Ohio in photographs : a portrait of the buckeye state

by Ian Adams & Randall Lee Schieber ; text by John Fleischman

Showcasing the work of two of the state’s leading landscape photographers, Ohio in Photographs presents a rich array of places and people, from serene hiking […]

Floral diplomacy at the White House

by Laura Dowling

Stunning floral creations from the Chief Floral Designer at The White House Laura Dowling served as Chief Floral Designer at the White House form 2009 […]

Exhibit makeovers : a do-it-yourself workbook for small museums

by Alice Parman, Ann Craig, Lyle Murphy, Liz White, and Lauren Willis

Excellence in exhibit development is about thoughtful planning, energetic execution, and a spirit of openness and collaboration. It’s not about money. It doesn’t require prior […]

Cultural intelligence : surviving and thriving in the global village

by David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson

Succeed in Any Culture, in Every Situation. In today’s global economy, the ability to interact effectively across cultures is a fundamental job requirement for just […]

The art of law : three centuries of justice depicted

by editorial team, Stefan Huygebaert [and 3 others] ; texts by Matthias Desmet [and 11 others]

Law in art: the top 100 pieces from three centuries This book accompanies an exhibition at the Bruges Groeninge Museum Featuring 20 top pieces from […]

Every body yoga : let go of fear, get on the mat, love your body

by Jessamyn Stanley

From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of […]

The craving mind : from cigarettes to smartphones to love – why we get hooked and how we can break bad habit

by Judson Brewer ; foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn

We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it’s a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we […]

On tyranny : twenty lessons from the twentieth century

by Timothy Snyder

History does not repeat, but it does instruct. In the twentieth century, European democracies collapsed into fascism, Nazism and communism. These were movements in which […]

The book : a cover-to-cover exploration of the most powerful object of our time

by Keith Houston

We may love books, but do we know what lies behind them? In The Book, Keith Houston reveals that the paper, ink, thread, glue, and […]

Coaching training

by Lisa Haneberg

Great coaching gives performers just what they need, when they need it. Create made-to-order learning experiences that deliver results with Lisa Haneberg by your side. […]

Two paths : America divided or united

by John Kasich with Daniel Paisner

When Ohio governor John Kasich ran for president, his powerful message of hope and togetherness struck a chord with American voters. In Two Paths: America […]

Writing effectively in print and on the web : a practical guide for librarians

by Rebecca Blakiston

The written word is our primary tool for communication – with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misunderstandings and […]

The psychology of librarianship

by [edited by] Lynn Gullickson Spencer, Leanne VandeCreek, and H. Stephen Wright

Psychology is a factor in virtually every aspect of librarianship. Beyond the expected psychological issues inherent in any organization, there are psychological dimensions that are […]

Managing reference today : new models and best practices

by Kay Ann Cassell

Reference collections and services have changed considerably in the last three decades. We have moved from all services coming from the reference desk to a […]

Gamification : a practical guide for librarians

by Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco

Games can seem to do the impossible: reach patrons and drive traffic to projects and services. But how can libraries use gamification and game elements […]

Digital rights management : the librarian’s guide

by [edited by] Catherine A. Lemmer, Carla P. Wale

In a world of users that routinely click “I Agree” buttons, librarians may be the lone voice raising an alert to the privacy, use, and […]

Curators : behind the scenes of natural history museums

by Lance Grande

Over the centuries, natural history museums have evolved from being little more than musty repositories of stuffed animals and pinned bugs, to being crucial generators […]

Cataloging library resources : an introduction

by Marie Keen Shaw

While there are many cataloging texts, very few are written specifically for library support staff. This is the one and only book purposefully aligned with […]

The card catalog : books, cards, and literary treasures

by Library of Congress ; foreword by Carla Hayden

The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. […]

Leadership step by step : become the person others follow

by Joshua Spodek

Leadership literature is full of principles and ideas—but they rarely leave the page. Practice is what turns abstract concepts into useful skills. Leadership Step by […]

It’s time for high-performance government : winning strategies to engage and energize the public sector workforce

by Howard Risher and William Wilder

Contents: Preface — Creating a rewarding and productive work environment in government agencies — The high performance work environment — Motivation and emotional commitment — […]

Good people : the only leadership decision that really matters

by Anthony Tjan

Leaders love to say that any company is only as good as its people, but tend to evaluate candidates and employees more by their measurable […]

When books went to war : the stories that helped us win World War II

by Molly Guptill Manning

When America entered World War II in 1941, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned over 100 million books and caused fearful citizens […]

Home front to battlefront : an Ohio teenager in World War II

by Frank Lavin ; foreword by Dr. Henry A. Kissinger

Carl Lavin was a high school senior in Canton, Ohio, when Pearl Harbor was attacked. In his freshman year of college, he joined the reserves, […]

Balancing life and education while being a part of a military family : a guide to navigating higher education for the military spouse

by Jillian Ventrone, Paul Karczewski, and Robert W. Blue, Jr

Military spouse education is an often overlooked topic. With the proliferation of service member programs and benefits, and the spotlight on them, it is not […]

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