New Books: October 2017
Business/Commerce
The innovation code : the creative power of constructive conflict
“Drawing on their work with nearly half of the Fortune 500 companies, the DeGraffs help you harness the creative energy that arises from opposing viewpoints. […]
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Build your dream network : forging powerful relationships in a hyper-connected world
“In Build Your Dream Network, acclaimed business columnist and networking expert J. Kelly Hoey offers a fresh new approach to mastering this timeworn skill in […]
Read MoreCorrections/Criminal Justice
Solitary : the inside story of supermax isolation and how we can abolish it
“Imagine spending nearly twenty-four hours a day alone, confined to an eight-by-ten-foot windowless cell. This is the reality of approximately one hundred thousand inmates in […]
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So you want to be a cop : what everyone should know before entering a law enforcement career
“Many children, from the time they are old enough to be attracted to a siren and flashing lights, dream of becoming a police officer. As […]
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The prison school : educational inequality and school discipline in the age of mass incarceration
“Police officers and metal detectors have become fixtures in American public schools. In this tough-on-crime, security-oriented era, the new gold standard for school discipline has […]
Read MoreEducation
Reinventing America’s schools : creating a 21st century education system
“In Reinventing America’s Schools, David Osborne, one of the world’s foremost experts on public sector reform, offers a comprehensive analysis of the charter school movements […]
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The ABCs of how we learn : 26 scientifically proven approaches, how they work, and when to use them
“Covers field-defining learning theories ranging from behaviorism (R is for Reward) to cognitive psychology (S is for Self-Explanation) to social psychology (O is for Observation). […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
“You’re in the wrong bathroom!” : and 20 other myths and misconceptions about transgender and gender- nonconforming people
“Debunks the twenty-one most common myths and misperceptions about transgender issues. –Publisher. “We have a lot of expectations about people based on their gender, and […]
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Make your mark : a guidebook for the brave hearted
“Get unstuck and chart your best course towards your biggest life. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more to life than the one you’re living, […]
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Grocery : the buying and selling of food in America
“Michael Ruhlman offers commentary on America’s relationship with its food and investigates the overlooked source of so much of it — the grocery store. In […]
Read MoreHistory
Andrew Carnegie : an economic biography
“This biography of Andrew Carnegie emphasizes the economic dimension of his career in industry. It examines his life as a dynamic innovator during the period […]
Read MoreHuman Resources/Workforce Development
Law/Government
Al Franken, giant of the Senate
“A book about an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that. This is […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Summer matters : making all learning count
“The summer months present a series of challenges in many communities for child health and well-being, as well as the phenomenon dubbed the “summer slide” […]
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Putting teens first in library services : a road map
Contents: Introduction / Maureen Hartman — Continuous learning / Megan Christine-Carlin Burton — Supporting youth learning / Crystle Martin — Working together : youth-adult partnerships […]
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Archival arrangement and description : analog to digital
“Archival Arrangement and Description: Analog to Digital teaches the core functions of arrangement and description. A historical summary grounds new archivists to assess proposed changes […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
Succeeding with senior management : getting the right support at the right time for your project
“Senior managers speak the language of strategy. Project managers use the language of tasks and activities. While they rely on each other to achieve their […]
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The power of onlyness : make your wild ideas mighty enough to dent the world
“If you’re like most people, you wish you had the ability to make a difference, but you don’t have the credentials, or a seat at […]
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How to be happy at work : the power of purpose, hope and friendships
“I’m working harder than I ever have, and I don’t know if it’s worth it anymore.” If you’re a manager or leader in today’s high-speed, […]
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