October 2016 Archives - State Library of Ohio

Business/Commerce

Power your happy : work hard, play nice, and build your dream life

by Lisa Sugar

“Lisa Sugar has an amazing job. She spends her days creating content about pop culture, must-have handbags and makeup, healthy recipes, and Instagram-worthy sweets. She […]

The golden apple : redefining work-life balance for a diverse workforce

by Mason Donovan

Contents: Introduction — Why is work-life balance important? — How did we get here? — Finding your purpose — Achieving balance and presence in work […]

Why should the boss listen to you? : the seven disciplines of the trusted strategic advisor

by James E. Lukaszewski

This book shows consultants and advisors how to become the best, most selfless, client-focused consultant and advisor they can possibly be while also providing the […]

Why should extroverts make all the money? : networking made easy for the introvert

by Frederica J. Balzano with Marsha Boone Kelly

Unfairly labeled : how your workplace can benefit from ditching generational stereotypes

by Jessica Kriegel

Unfairly Labeled challenges the very concept of “generational differences” as an unfair generalization, and offers a roadmap to intergenerational understanding. While acknowledging that generational stereotypes […]

The networking survival guide : practical advice to help you gain confidence, approach people, and get the success you want

by Diane Darling

What networking is and what it isn’t — Getting started — Preparing for networking — Networking accessories — Body language, voice, and words — Conversations […]

The monetary value of time : why traditional accounting systems make customers wait

by Joyce I. Warnacut

‘The Monetary Value of Time’ presents a framework for assessing the value of time in terms of organizational strategy and competitive advantage. The framework presented […]

Flawless consulting : a guide to getting your expertise used

by Peter Block

“Flawless Consulting is considered the “consultant’s bible” and a landmark bestseller that explains how to deal effectively with clients, peers, and others. This third edition […]

Consulting on the inside : a practical guide for internal consultants

by Beverly Scott and B. Kim Barnes

APA handbook of psychology and juvenile justice

by Kirk Heilbrun, Editor-in-Chief ; David DeMatteo and Naomi E.S. Goldstein, Associate Editor

This book shows consultants and advisors how to become the best, most selfless, client-focused consultant and advisor they can possibly be while also providing the […]

Autism spectrum disorder : the ultimate teen guide

by Francis Tabone

Firmly grounding this subject in facts while providing advice for those affected by Autism Sprectrum Disorder (ASD) both directly and indirectly this book will be […]

Educational entrepreneurship : promoting public-private partnerships for the 21st century

by Nicholas D. Young and Peter Bittel

Contents: Introduction / Nicholas D. Young and Peter J. Bittel — Applying entrepreneurship to American public education / Marc Dean Millot — Exploring public-private partnerships […]

Landscaping with trees in the Midwest : a guide for residential & commercial properties

by Scott A. Zanon

Landscaping with Trees in the Midwest: A Guide for Residential and Commercial Properties describes sixty-five desirable tree species, their characteristics, and their uses. More than […]

The second atlas of breeding birds in Ohio

by [Editors] Paul G. Rodewald, Matthew B. Shumar, Aaron T. Boone, David L. Slager, and Jim McCormac

“Documents the current distribution and changes in status for over two hundred bird species in Ohio, based on surveys across the state from 2006 to […]

Restoring the shining waters : Superfund success at Milltown, Montana

by David Brooks

Contents: Introduction — Arsenic in old places: Milltown’s path to Superfund designation — Floods of change: from tainted wells to threatened watershed — Placing the […]

Creating and restoring wetlands : from theory to practice

by Christopher Craft

The millennial mindset : unraveling fact from fiction

by Regina Luttrell and Karen McGrath

Contents: Part I: Millennials: Who Are They? Where Have They Been? Where Are They Going? — Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation-X — Who Are Millennials? — […]

Weapons of math destruction : how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy

by Cathy O'Neil

“We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives– where we go to school, whether we get a car […]

My partner, my enemy : an unflinching view of domestic violence and new ways to protect victims

by John Michael Leventhal

Contents: What is the scope of the domestic violence problem in society? — Build it and they will come — Lucky Laurie — Yuri the […]

Intimate coercion : recognition and recovery

by Marti Loring and Melissa Scardaville

Contents: Research review — Therapy with the traumatized and abused — Recognizing intimate coercion — The foundation of intimate coercion — A closer look at […]

Humble inquiry : the gentle art of asking instead of telling

by Edgar H Schein

“We live, says Ed Schein, in a culture of Tell. Rather than trying to genuinely relate to other people we tell them what we think […]

The history and uncertain future of handwriting

by Anne Trubek

This book uncovers the long and significant impact handwriting has had on culture and humanity–from the first recorded handwriting on the clay tablets of the […]

Find it fast : extracting expert information from social networks, big data, tweets, and more

by Robert I. Berkman

“Go beyond Google to mine big data and social media. Author Robert Berkman gives expert advice on how to search the internet to locate the […]

Even ninja monkeys like to play : gamification, game thinking & motivational design

by Andrzej Marczewski

The tao of running : your journey to mindful and passionate running

by Gary Dudney

Running can evoke spiritualism and mindfulness; it can teach fundamental lessons about goals, self-awareness, and self-improvement; it can be a transformative existential experience. The Tao […]

Emotional agility : get unstuck, embrace change, and thrive in work and life

by Susan David, PhD

“The path to personal and professional fulfillment is rarely straight. Ask anyone who has achieved his or her biggest goals or whose relationships thrive and […]

Ohio’s remarkable women : daughters, wives, sisters, and mothers who shaped history

by Greta Anderson ; revised by Susan Sawyer

How did Ohio become the amazing state that it is today you may wonder? Ohio Women: Remarkable Women in OhioHistory recognizes the women who shaped […]

National Geographic the national parks : an illustrated history

by Kim Heacox

An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America’s National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary […]

Columbus, Ohio : two centuries of business and environmental change

by Mansel G. Blackford

Contents: Two centuries of business development — The role of water in shaping Columbus — Water and the development of Columbus — Land use in […]

Stop bullying at work : strategies and tools for HR & legal professionals

by Teresa A. Daniel, Gary S. Matcalf ; foreword by Gary Namie

Career planning and succession management : developing your organization’s talent for today and tomorrow

by William J. Rothwell, Robert D. Jackson, Cami L. Ressler, and Maureen Connelly Jones, with Meg Brower

Contents: Reflections on the contemporary business scene : why career and succession planning must be integrated — An approach to integrating career and succession planning […]

Latino politics in America : community, culture, and interests

by John A. Garcia

Encyclopedia of constitutional amendments, proposed amendments, and amending issues, 1789-2015

by John R. Vile

(2 volume set)

A curriculum of fear : homeland security in U.S. public schools

by Nicole Nguyen

Contents: Introduction: welcome to Milton High — Teaching war and feeling fear : public school reform during the global war on terror — The covert […]

Creating legal worlds : story and style in a culture of argument

by Greig Henderson

“A legal judgment is first and foremost a story, a narrative of facts about the parties to the case. Creating Legal Worlds is a study […]

As Ohio goes : life in the post-recession nation

by Rana B. Khoury

As Ohio Goes is a journey through cities, suburbs, and remote rural towns in this quintessential American state. Sitting together at dining room tables, walking […]

American immigration and citizenship : a documentary history / John R. Vile As Ohio goes : life in the post-recession nation

by John R. Vile

Provides context for contemporary debates on immigration through key historical documents presented alongside essays that interpret their importance for the reader