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The myth of the strong leader: political leadership in modern politics
Par Archie Brown. 2014
A survey of political leadership over the past hundred years. Archie Brown argues that those who dominate are not necessarily…
the most successful or admirable. Brown compares leadership styles in a variety of political models such as democracy and authoritarian regimes, and discusses the advantages of collegial leadership. 2014The richest woman in America: Hetty Green in the gilded age
Par Janet Wallach. 2012
Rare: the high-stakes race to satisfy our need for the scarcest metals on Earth
Par Keith Veronese. 2015
Chemist explains the classification of rare-earth metals, describing their initial scarcity, extraction, and production constraints, as well as environmental and…
geopolitical barriers. Discusses the impact of political events and challenges on the economics of obtaining the metals for use in manufacturing. 2015King John: and the road to Magna Carta
Par Stephen Church, S. D Church. 2015
A detailed portrait of King John, often dubbed one of the "vilest" of England's kings. Particular focus is placed on…
John's belief in an absolute monarchy and the rebellion that led to the signing of the Magna Carta, which obliged the king to rule within the law's framework. 2015Talk like TED: the 9 public speaking secrets of the world's top minds
Par Carmine Gallo. 2014
Former journalist analyzes successful TED Talk presentations and provides nine key points of how to best communicate your message in…
a public-speaking forum. Suggestions include acknowledging where expertise lies, defining the structure of a presentation, using specific gestures to amplify word choices, and ways to engage an audience. 2014The economy of you: discover your inner entrepreneur and recession-proof your life
Par Kimberly Palmer. 2014
Journalist and entrepreneur describes building her side business of selling printable financial planners on Etsy. Features case studies of other…
people who developed interests into money-making ventures--including cake decoration, conference organizing, and inventing--and ways to identify and create your own business. 2014The ten golden rules of leadership: classical wisdom for modern leaders
Par Panos Mourdoukoutas, M. A. Soupios, Michael A Soupios, M. Soupios. 2015
Political philosopher Soupios and economist Mourdoukoutas distill the writings of classical philosophers--including Thales, Plato, Aristotle, and Hesiod--into ten rules for…
leadership. They discuss the meanings behind each of the rules--such as Know Thyself, Always Embrace the Truth, and Character Is Destiny--and ways to relate them to business. 2015An overview of how the music industry has changed with the rise of digital technologies. Format wars, courtroom battles, and…
the rise of the pirate culture are all examined, with close-ups of key figures who changed the way music is consumed. 2015Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking
Par Susan Cain. 2013
Author explores introversion from a cultural point of view. Posits that as many as half of Americans are introverts, even…
as society promotes what she calls the "extrovert ideal." Examines the differences between the two personality types. Suggests ways to nurture "quiet" children. 2012Who owns the future?
Par Jaron Lanier. 2013
Author of You Are Not a Gadget (DB 71244) examines the impact of digital networks on the world economy, arguing…
that their rise led to the 2008 recession. Proposes alternatives to decentralize the benefits of technology and ensure the wealth it creates is shared by all who contribute. 2013Law professor analyzes the events that led to 1919 dissent of Supreme Court Justice Holmes in the First Amendment case…
Abrams vs. United States. Examines previous decisions in opposition to the view expressed in the dissent, correspondence with interested parties, and influential personal relationships. 2013Miss Manners minds your business
Par Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin. 2013
Miss Manners and her son use humor to urge readers to recognize the difference between professional and social manners. They…
detail steps to creating a work identity and tackle common office hazards such as job interviews, rude customers, business travel, irritating colleagues, and office parties. 2013The bet: Paul Ehrlich, Julian Simon, and our gamble over Earth's future
Par Paul Sabin. 2013
History professor examines the 1980 bet between biologist Ehrlich and economist Simon over what the prices of five metals would…
be ten years later--a test of coming worldwide prosperity or environmental doom. Examines the reasons for each scholar's prediction and the ways government actions influenced the outcome. 2013Flash boys: a Wall Street revolt
Par Michael Lewis. 2014
Author of The Blind Side (DB 63689) and Moneyball (DB 56245) relates the influence of high-frequency trades--made by computers in…
fractions of seconds--on financial markets. Chronicles the efforts of a group of men called the Flash Boys to limit the power of this practice. Strong language. Bestseller. 2014The teen money manual: a guide to cash, credit, spending, saving, work, wealth, and more
Par Kara McGuire. 2015
Provides a comprehensive guide for teenagers to saving, spending, and earning money. Includes information on starting a business, preparing for…
interviews, opening a bank account, and purchasing car and property insurance. For senior high and older readers. 2015Smoke gets in your eyes: & other lessons from the crematory
Par Caitlin Doughty. 2014
Mortician and star of the online video series "Ask a Mortician" recounts her entry in to the field as a…
twenty-something degree holder in medieval history and ruminates on the state of the social acceptance of death in twenty-first century America. Advocates increased responsibility in managing personal death rites. 2014The hard way on purpose: essays and dispatches from the Rust Belt
Par David Giffels. 2014
English professor examines living in Akron, Ohio--as part of the "Rust Belt"--in twenty-three essays. "The Chosen Ones" compares Giffels's life…
in Akron to that of basketball player LeBron James, who attended the same high school sixteen years after the author graduated. 2014In the kingdom of the sick: a social history of chronic illness in America
Par Laurie Edwards. 2013
The author of Life Disrupted: Getting Real about Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties (DB 67333), reviews the history…
of chronic disease, disability rights, the women's health movement, and cultural assumptions about the sick. Includes stories from patients and critiques of the health-care system. 2013The murder of Cleopatra: history's greatest cold case
Par Pat Brown. 2013
Criminal profiler Brown recounts her 2011 journey to Egypt to investigate the death of the ancient ruler Cleopatra in 30…
BCE. Posits that instead of the accepted tale of suicide by snakebite, the queen was murdered by Roman conqueror Octavian. 2013Digital smarts: how to stay within a budget when shopping, living, and doing business online
Par Judy Monroe Peterson. 2013
Discusses ways to make a purchase, comparison shop, and use online auctions, classified ads, swaps, banking tools, and other resources.…
Covers protecting your financial information and avoiding pitfalls. For senior high and older readers. 2013