New Books: September 2019
Business/Commerce
The standard for risk management in portfolios, programs, and projects
This is an update and expansion upon PMI’s popular reference, The Practice Standard for Project Risk Management. Risk Management addresses the fact that certain events […]
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On the clock: what low-wage work did to me and how it drives America insane
When Guendelsberger took a pre-Christmas job at an Amazon fulfillment center outside Louisville, Kentucky, the vending machines were stocked with painkillers, and the staff turnover […]
Read MoreCorrections/Criminal Justice
What set me free: a true story of wrongful conviction, a dream deferred, and a man redeemed
At age sixteen, Brian Banks was a happy, popular high school junior–and a nationally recruited All-American Football player, ranked eleventh in the nation as a […]
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Prisoners of politics: breaking the cycle of mass incarceration
America has the highest incarceration rate in the world among major nations not because of expert assessments of how to tackle crime, but because of […]
Read MoreDisabilities
Such a pretty girl: a story of struggle, empowerment, and disability pride
Such a Pretty Girl is Nadina LaSpina’s story–from her early years in her native Sicily, where still a baby she contracts polio, a fact that […]
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Haben: the Deafblind woman who conquered Harvard Law
With wit and passion, Haben, a disability rights lawyer, public speaker, and the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law, takes readers through her […]
Read MoreEducation
The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America’s broken education system–and how to fix it
The untold story of the root cause of America’s education crisis–and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the […]
Read MoreEnvironment/Agriculture/Natural Resources
Superpower: one man’s quest to transform American energy
Chronicles the efforts of renewable energy pioneer Michael Skelly to build America’s second-largest wind power company, revealing how his career has reflected groundbreaking changes in […]
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Handbook on household hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is a topic that affects every individual and community given the nearly universal use, storage, and disposal of chemical consumer products. […]
Read MoreGeneral/Miscellaneous
United States of distraction: media manipulation in post-truth America (and what we can do about it)
The role of news media in a free society is to investigate, inform, and provide a crucial check on political power. But does it? It’s […]
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Surrounded by idiots: the four types of human behavior and how to effectively communicate with each in business (and in life)
The author Thomas Erikson describes one of the worlds most used methods to sort out the differences in human communication. It is a method coming […]
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Someday is not a day in the week: 10 hacks to make the rest of your life the best of your life
Life is much too precious to postpone. It’s time to put yourself in your own story. The good news is, there are “hacks” you can […]
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The model thinker: what you need to know to make data work for you
We confront no end of complex problems: why is inequality on the rise? Why are more and more Americans clinically obese? Does a racially diverse […]
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It’s time to talk (and listen): how to have constructive conversations about race, class, sexuality, ability, & gender in a polarized world
We talk every day—and we often do it without thinking. But, as you well know, there are some things that are harder to talk about–especially […]
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Everything is negotiable: the 5 tactics to get what you want in life, love, & work
Everything from salary to self-worth can be negotiated and Morgan shows you the ways women leave opportunities for happiness on the table by failing to […]
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The end of procrastination: how to stop postponing and live a fulfilled life
Even with overflowing inboxes and unmet deadlines, most people still can’t manage to take control of their time and stop procrastinating. The End of Procrastination […]
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Does that make sense?: the best of Joe Blundo
Joe Blundo began his writing career at the Columbus Dispatch in 1978 and has been writing about Columbus ever since. In 1997, Joe was given […]
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Brown, white, black: an American family at the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, and religion
Brown White Black is a portrait of Nishta J. Mehra’s family: her wife, who is white; her adopted child, Shiv, who is black; and their […]
Read MoreHealth/Wellness/Medicine
Willpower doesn’t work: discover the hidden keys to success
We rely on willpower to create change in our lives…but what if we’re thinking about it all wrong? In Willpower Doesn’t Work, Benjamin Hardy explains […]
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Tiny leaps, big changes: everyday Strategies to accomplish more, crush your goals, and create the life you want
In today’s world, we are constantly overloaded with positive messages, such as ‘follow your passion,’ or ‘dream big,’ that are supposed to spark change and […]
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Not far from me: stories of opioids and Ohio
More and more Americans find themselves in some way touched by the opioid epidemic. But while many have observed the effects of the crisis, Not […]
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Mental health emergencies: a first-responder’s guide to recognizing and handling mental health crises
Ready reference to mental and emotional health crises and concerns, providing overviews and expert guidance on more serious problems. Ideal for first-responders, teachers, counselors, and […]
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Managing chronic pain in an age of addiction
As a nation, we are facing an unprecedented opioid crisis that is killing more than 65,000 people a year. It is destroying our families and […]
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Healthy habits suck: how to get off the couch & live a healthy life… even if you don’t want to
Salad instead of steak? Working out? Skipping that second beer or glass of wine? Healthy habits are THE WORST. If you’re someone who gets up […]
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Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die: bioethics and the transformation of health care in America
An eye-opening look at the inevitable moral choices that come along with tremendous medical progress, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven but Nobody Wants to […]
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The complete family guide to addiction: everything you need to know now to help your loved one and yourself
The purpose of this book is to explain addiction and to help families and friends to deal with it successfully. People who are struggling with […]
Read MoreHistory
We called it the home: vignettes and memories from my 13 years in the Ohio soldiers’ and sailors’ orphans’ home
At just five years old, Janice Daulbaugh, along with her three siblings, was sent to the Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home in Xenia, Ohio. […]
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See Jane Win: The Inspiring Story of the Women Changing American Politics
From an award-winning journalist covering gender and politics comes an inside look at the female candidates fighting back and winning elections in the crucial 2018 […]
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America’s reluctant prince: the life of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author […]
Read MoreHuman Resources/Workforce Development
Career errors: straight talk about the steps and missteps of career development
Career Errors: Straight Talk about the Steps and Missteps of Career Development examines the career development encounters that people experience across their life-span. The book […]
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10 steps to successful mentoring
While mentoring resources typically center on the mentee or the program, 10 Steps to Successful Mentoring is devoted explicitly to helping you excel in the […]
Read MoreLaw/Government
Objection: disgust, morality, and the law
Why do we consider incest wrong, even when it occurs between consenting adults unable to have children? Why are words that gross us out more […]
Read MoreLibraries/Archives
Tech for all: moving beyond the digital divide
How can libraries ensure that patrons from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds have access to advanced technology training and hardware? Everyone knows libraries provide access […]
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Reaching diverse audiences with virtual reference and instruction: a practical guide for librarians
This book is designed to help new and experienced librarians with practical advice for teaching and serving diverse audiences using a mix of new technologies […]
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The library outreach casebook
ACRL published The Library Outreach Casebook, edited by Ryan L. Sittler and Terra J. Rogerson. This casebook is designed as a tool for librarians working […]
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Financial management for libraries
Presenting financial management principles and best practices applicable to both public and academic libraries, this comprehensive text elucidates a broad array of issues crucial for […]
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Diversity and inclusion in libraries: a call to action and strategies for success
The news and scholarly literature are replete with stories and articles describing the challenges that diverse individuals face in their local communities and workplaces. Diversity […]
Read MoreManagement/Leadership
You’re it: crisis, change, and how to lead when it matters most
Today, in an instant, leaders can find themselves face-to-face with crisis. An active shooter. A media controversy. A data breach. In You’re It, the faculty […]
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Uniquely you: transform your organization by becoming the leader only you can be
For young professionals and entrepreneurs, there is no shortage of gurus, processes, and quick-fix formulas to chase in the quest to grow their business, lead […]
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10 steps to be a successful manager
It’s tough to be a great manager, but also fascinating, enriching, meaningful, and fun. Organizations need managers who bring individuals and teams together to do […]
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