Morris County Library New Non-Fiction
Newsletter #289 - 10/14/2019
We're continuing to offer curbside pickup (Tues-Wed 10-6, Thurs 11-7, Fri-Sat 9-5) but the building is now open, with reduced services and a restriction on number of clientele.
Here is a selection of new non-fiction that we have added to our collection. If any of these titles sparks your interest, just click on the title to be taken to our online catalog for more information. Happy reading!
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Convergent, [2020]
Description: 226 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: A revelatory manifesto on how we can reclaim faith from abstract doctrines and rigid morals to find God in the joys and ambiguities of everyday life, from the acclaimed author of Saving Jesus from the Church. People across the theological and political spectrum are struggling with what it means to say that they believe in God. For centuries, Christians have seen him as a deity who shows favor to some and dispenses punishment to others according to right belief and correct behavior. But this transactional approach to a God "up there" - famously depicted by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - no longer works, if it ever did, leaving an increasing number of Christians upset, disappointed, and heading for the exits. In this groundbreaking, inspiring book, Robin R. Meyers, the senior minister of Oklahoma City's Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ, shows how readers can move from a theology of obedience to one of consequence. He argues that we need to stop seeing our actions as a means for pleasing a distant God and rediscover how God has empowered us to care for ourselves and the world. Drawing on stories from his decades of active ministry, Meyers captures how the struggles of ordinary people hint at how we can approach faith as a radical act of trust in a God who is all around us, even in our doubts and the moments of life we fear the most. -- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: Nashville : W Publishing Group, an Imprint of Thomas Nelson, 2020.
Description: xxv, 197 pages ; 24 cm
Summary: "Where Goodness Still Grows dissects the moral code of American evangelicalism and puts it back together in a new way. Amy writes as someone intimately familiar with, fond of, and also deeply critical of the world of conservative evangelicalism. She writes as a woman and a mother, as someone invested in the future of humanity, and as someone who just needs to know how to teach her kids what it means to be good. She reimagines virtue as a tool, not a weapon; as wild, not tame; as embodied, not written. Reimagining specific virtues, such as kindness, purity, modesty, hospitality, and hope, Amy finds that if we listen harder and farther, we will find the places where goodness still grows"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 0 (of 2)
Current Holds: 5 |
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Publisher, Date: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2020]
Description: xviii, 748 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Summary: "A compilation of the key data science, machine learning, and deep learning programming languages: Python and R. It helps you decide which programming languages are best for specific data science needs. It also gives you the guidelines to build your own projects to solve problems in real time"-- Provided by publisher.
Series: --For dummies. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019.
Description: xvi, 427 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 10 (of 10)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Scribner, 2019.
Description: vi, 260 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: Argues that readers can use grudge-holding to be their happiest, most optimistic, and most forgiving selves. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First US edition.
Publisher, Date: New York, NY : PublicAffairs, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, 2019.
Description: 225 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: What if you're not who you think you are? What if you don't really know the people closest to you? And what if your most deeply-held beliefs turn out to be. wrong? In Stop Being Reasonable, philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith tells gripping true stories that show the limits of human reason. Susie realises her husband harbours a terrible secret, Dylan leaves the cult he's been raised in since birth, Alex discovers he can no longer return to his former identity after impersonating someone else on reality TV. All of them radically alter their beliefs about the things that matter most. What makes them change course? What does this say about our own beliefs? And, in an increasingly divided world, what does it teach us about how we might change the minds of others? Stop Being Reasonable is a mind-changing exploration of the murky place where philosophy and real life meet. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: [New York] : Viking, [2019]
Description: xvi, 285 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Summary: "Western society is trapped by three assumptions: 1) That the point of life is to maximize your self-interest and wealth, 2) That we're individuals trapped in an adversarial world, and 3) That this is natural and inevitable. These ideas separate us, keep us powerless, and limit our imagination for the future. We see them as truth. They're not. They're a point of view that previous generations accepted. It's time we replace them with something new. This Could Be Our Future is about how we got here, and how we change course. While the pursuit of wealth has produced innovation and prosperity, it also established an implicit belief that the right choice in every decision is whichever option makes the most money. This belief in financial maximization has produced dire consequences: environmental collapse, corruption, inequality, and a growing dissatisfaction around the world. The answer isn't to get rid of money; it's to expand our concept of value. By assigning rational value to other values besides money--things like community, purpose, and sustainability--we can refocus our energies to build a society that's generous, fair, and ready for the future. By recalibrating our definition of value, a world of scarcity can become a world of abundance. Hopeful but firmly grounded, full of concrete solutions and bursting with creativity, This Could Be Our Future brilliantly dissects the world we live in and shows us a road map to the world we are capable of making"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: [New York] : Viking, [2020]
Description: xx, 344 pages ; 24 cm
Summary: "A new generation is stepping up. There are now twenty-six millennials in Congress--a fivefold increase gained in the 2018 midterms alone. They are governing Midwestern cities and college towns, running for city councils, and serving in state legislatures. They are acting urgently on climate change (because they are going to live it); they care deeply about student debt (because they have it); they are utilizing big tech but still want to regulate it (because they understand how it works). In The Ones We've Been Waiting For, TIME correspondent Charlotte Alter defines the class of young leaders who are remaking the nation--how grappling with 9/11 as teens, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, occupying Wall Street and protesting with Black Lives Matter, and shouldering their way into a financially rigged political system has shaped the people who will govern the future. Through the experiences of millennial leaders--from progressive firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg to Republican up-and-comer Elise Stefanik--Charlotte Alter gives the big-picture look at how this generation governs differently than their elders, and how they may drag us out of our current political despair. Millennials have already revolutionized technology, commerce, and media and have powered the major social movements of our time. Now government is ripe for disruption. The Ones We've Been Waiting For is a hopeful glimpse into a bright new generation of political leaders, and what America might look like when they are in charge"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Public Affairs, 2020.
Description: xiii, 383 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 8 (of 10)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2020.
Description: viii, 296 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: "A radical spirit of change has overtaken American politics, making once-unthinkable reforms-like abolishing the Electoral College-seem possible. Two of the last five elections were won by candidates who lost the popular vote, calling the integrity of the entire electoral system into question. Political passions are already high, and they will reach a boiling point as we enter the 2020 race. The message from the American people is clear: we need major reform, and we need it now. In Let the People Pick the President, New York Times editorial board member Jesse Wegman makes a powerful case for abolishing the antiquated and antidemocratic Electoral College, and choosing presidents based on a national popular vote. He uncovers the Electoral College's controversial origins, profiles the many attempts to reform it over the years, and explains why it is now essential for us to remove this obsolete system and finally make every citizen's vote matter. Wegman addresses objections from both sides of the aisle and presents an airtight argument that moving toward a national popular vote would reduce voter apathy and political polarization, increase voter turnout, and restore belief in our democratic system. Abolishing the Electoral College is the keystone reform that must be accomplished to improve our politics; Wegman shows that this once-lofty goal can be achieved, and charts a path to accomplishing it"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 3 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: New York : Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2020.
Description: 200 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary: A Guide to Talking Finances with Our Daughters! As many as 56% of women feel that they'd rather not talk about money with their loved ones. Some women say they were raised not to discuss money and others feel like the information is just too personal. Yet with many women controlling household budgets and raising the next generation of female earners, this could be a recipe for disaster in some homes and for society at large. How a Mother Should Talk About Money with Her Daughter helps readers broach money topics with their daughters in a meaningful, compassionate, and even fun way. It speaks to parents who may feel inadequate about their own money skills but still want to discuss money with their daughters while helping them build good financial habits. The goal is to start conversations that leave parents and girls empowered to love themselves (through good money management) and make the world a better place with their financial resources. Topics include how to save as a young person, the pros and cons of investing, how to determine which college is right (in terms of finances and future job prospects), how to determine a future partner is right (in terms of similar financial goals), and more. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: Washington, D.C : Regnery History, 2019.
Description: xvii, 410 pages ; illustrations , 23 cm |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: Lawrence : University Press of Kansas, 2019.
Description: pages cm |
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2020
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 5)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York, NY : Metropolitan Books, Henry Holt and Company, LLC, 2020.
Description: 236 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: "A thought provoking and penetrating account of the post-Cold war follies and delusions that culminated in the age of Donald Trump, from the bestselling author of The Limits of Power. When the Cold War ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Washington establishment felt it had prevailed in a world-historical struggle. Our side had won, a verdict that was both decisive and irreversible. For the world's 'indispensable nation, ' its 'sole superpower, ' the future looked very bright. History, having brought the United States to the very summit of power and prestige, had validated American-style liberal democratic capitalism as universally applicable. In the decades to come, Americans would put that claim to the test. They would embrace the promise of globalization as a source of unprecedented wealth, while embarking on wide-ranging military campaigns to suppress disorder and enforce American values abroad, confident in the ability of U.S. forces to defeat any foe. Meanwhile, they placed all their bets on the White House to deliver on the promise of their Cold War triumph: unequaled prosperity, lasting peace, and absolute freedom. In The Age of Illusions, bestselling author Andrew Bacevich takes us from that moment of seemingly ultimate victory to the age of Trump, telling an epic tale of folly and delusion. Writing with his usual eloquence and vast knowledge, he explains how, within a quarter of a century, the United States ended up with gaping inequality, permanent war, moral confusion, and an increasingly angry and alienated population, as well, of course, as the strangest president in American history"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 5)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Currency, [2019]
Description: xxi, 337 pages ; 25 cm
Summary: "A penetrating indictment of how today's largest tech companies are hijacking our data, our livelihoods, our social fabric, and our minds-from an acclaimed Financial Times columnist and CNN analyst. Rana Foroohar tells the story of how Big Tech lost its soul-and ate our lunch. Through her skilled reporting and unparalleled access-won through nearly thirty years covering business and technology-she shows the true extent to which behemoths like Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon are monetizing both our data and our attention, without us seeing a penny of those exorbitant profits. Finally, Foroohar lays out a plan for how we can resist, by creating a framework that fosters innovation while also protecting us from the dark side of digital technology"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: London : Quadrille, an imprint of Hardie Grant, 2019.
Description: 70, 71 pages : color illustrations; 19 cm
Summary: "Superstitions have captured our imaginations for centuries but we are often unaware of where they came from and why. In her new book Superstition, Sally Coulthard explores the history and background of 50 of these fascinating cultural behaviours, how they affected our everyday, and how many of these beliefs still permeate modern life. From opening umbrellas indoors to not putting new shoes on the table, Sally gets under the skin of these peculiar pastimes and reveals how they started and why they became so popular." -- Amazon.com. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 5)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: Second edition.
Publisher, Date: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2019]
Description: 286 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Summary: Volume packed full of information that illuminates key astronomical concepts along side the history and legends surrounding the stars and planets. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 4 (of 6)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York, NY : Lifelong Books, an imprint of Hachette Books, 2019.
Description: xxii, 298 pages ; 23 cm
Summary: "A must-read for survivors and clinicians alike, The Narcissist in Your Life illuminates the devastating experience of narcissism in families and relationships, acknowledges the emotional and physical trauma that results, and offers compassionate, practical advice for healing." -- Back cover. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2019.
Description: 325 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Summary: We live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. What can we do to resist temptations that insidiously and deliberately rewire our brains? Nothing, David Courtwright says, unless we understand the global enterprises whose "limbic capitalism" creates and caters to our bad habits.--Provided by publisher. |
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2016
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 2)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: New York : Phaidon, 2016.
Description: 567 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Summary: Antipasti -- Soups -- Fresh pasta -- Dried pasta -- Rice -- Savory tarts and pies -- Fish and seafood -- Meat -- Vegetables and legumes -- Grains -- Breads, pizzas, focaccias, and fritters -- Cheese -- Desserts -- Sweet tarts, cakes, and cookies -- |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Publisher, Date: New York, NY : Guilford Press, [2019]
Description: xiii, 445 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary: "I yelled at the kids again--and feel so ashamed." "I barely have time to shower, let alone exercise; no wonder I'm so out of shape." "I'm just not the dad I hoped I would be." Parenting is hard. That's why self-compassion is so important. In this empathic resource, mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan M. Pollak helps parents let go of constant self-judgment and treat themselves with the same kindness and caring they strive to offer their kids. Simple yet powerful guided meditation techniques (most under three minutes long) are easy to practice while doing the dishes, driving to work, or soothing a fussy baby. Parents learn to respond to their own imperfections like a supportive friend--not a harsh critic. In the process, they not only will find themselves happier and more energized, but also will discover new reserves of patience and appreciation for their kids. The companion website features audio downloads narrated by the author.
Series: Mindful living series |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 14 (of 16)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Sarah Crichton Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019.
Description: 402 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Summary: Sourced by friends, colleagues, and witnesses to all stages of Fisher's life, this work is an affectionate and even-handed portrayal of a woman whose unsurpassed honesty is a reminder of how things should be. |
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2020
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Medium: [sound recording (unabridged CD)]
Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher, Date: [New York, NY] : Harper Audio, [2020]
Description: 8 audio discs (9 hours) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary: In celebration of the 75th anniversary, a riveting firsthand account of the Battle of Okinawa, the Pacific War's 'bloodiest battle of all' (New York Times), from the first officer ashore, who served at the front for the battle's entire 82-day duration, heroism that earned him a Bronze Star.
Performers: Read by Jim Seybert. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 8 (of 8)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition
Publisher, Date: New York : Center Street, 2019.
Description: 360 pages ; 23 cm
Summary: Investigative journalist Lee Smith tells the story of how Congressman Devin Nunes uncovered the operation to bring down the commander-in-chief. While popular opinion holds that Russia subverted democratic processes during the 2016 elections, the real damage was done not by Moscow or any other foreign actor. Rather, this was a slow-moving coup engineered by a coterie of the American elite, the "deep state," targeting not only the president, but also the rest of the country. The plot officially began July 31, 2016, with the counterintelligence investigation that the FBI opened to probe Russian infiltration of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. But the bureau never followed any Russians. In fact, it was an operation to sabotage Trump the candidate, then president-elect, and finally the presidency. The conspirators included political operatives, law enforcement, intelligence officials, and the press. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 4 (of 4)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: Updated edition.
Publisher, Date: Chicago : Northfield Publishing, [2019]
Description: 251 pages ; 22 cm
Summary: You appreciate your coworkers, but do they feel appreciated? In today's workplace it is crucial for employees to feel valued. But that's a challenge when you and your employees communicate appreciation differently. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White help you: Elevate employee engagement by making your staff feel truly valued ; Decrease turnover and increase loyalty with your employees and supervisors ; Reduce cynicism and create a more positive work environment. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 2 (of 3)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2019.
Description: xvii, 428 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : portraits ; 25 cm
Summary: "A fascinating account of the music and epic social change of 1973, a defining year for David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Eagles, Elvis Presley, and the former members of The Beatles. 1973 was the year rock hit its peak while splintering-just like the rest of the world. Ziggy Stardust travelled to America in David Bowie's Aladdin Sane. The Dark Side of the Moon began its epic run on the Billboard charts, inspired by the madness of Pink Floyd's founder, while all four former Beatles scored top ten albums, two hitting #1. FM battled AM, and Motown battled Philly on the charts, as the era of protest soul gave way to disco, while DJ Kool Herc gave birth to hip hop in the Bronx. The glam rock of the New York Dolls and Alice Cooper split into glam metal and punk. Hippies and rednecks made peace in Austin thanks to Willie Nelson, while outlaw country, country rock, and Southern rock each pointed toward modern country. The Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and the Band played the largest rock concert to date at Watkins Glen. Led Zep's Houses of the Holy reflected the rise of funk and reggae. The singer songwriter movement led by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell flourished at the Troubadour and Max's Kansas City, where Bruce Springsteen and Bob Marley shared bill. Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite was NBC's top-rated special of the year, while Elton John's albums dominated the number one spot for two and a half months. Just as U.S. involvement in Vietnam drew to a close, Roe v. Wade ignited a new phase in the culture war. While the oil crisis imploded the American dream of endless prosperity, and Watergate's walls closed in on Nixon, the music of 1973 both reflected a shattered world and brought us together"-- Provided by publisher. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 1 (of 1)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition
Publisher, Date: New York : Harper Perennial, [2019]
Description: xvii, 241 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Summary: How can you tell your Faulkner from your Franzen if you haven't actually read either? Schwartz expounds on the most important (aka white male) writers of western literature. From Shakespeare's greatest mystery to the true meaning of Kafkaesque, she tests your knowledge of which Jonathan-- Franzen, Lethem, or Safran Foer-- hates Twitter and lives in Brooklyn. So instead of politely nodding along next time you make an acquaintance at a housewarming party in Brooklyn, you can roll up your sleeves and get to work schooling them in character arcs and the experimental form of your next great American novel. -- adapted from back cover |
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2004
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Medium: [electronic resource (downloadable eBook)] |
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Publisher, Date: New York : Delacorte Press, 2004.
Access Online: Cover Image — cloudLibrary Icon
Description: 1 online resource
Summary: BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Lee Child’s The Affair Jack Reacher. Hero. Loner. Soldier. Soldier’s son. An elite military cop, he was one of the army’s brightest stars. But in every cop’s life there is a turning point. One case. One messy, tangled case that can shatter a career. Turn a lawman into a renegade. And make him question words like honor, valor, and duty. For Jack Reacher, this is that case. New Year’s Day, 1990. The Berlin Wall is coming down. The world is changing. And in a North Carolina “hot-sheets” motel, a two-star general is found dead. His briefcase is missing. Nobody knows what was in it. Within minutes Jack Reacher has his orders: Control the situation. But this situation can’t be controlled. Within hours the general’s wife is murdered hundreds of miles away. Then the dominoes really start to fall. Two Special Forces soldiers—the toughest of the tough—are taken down, one at a time. Top military commanders are moved from place to place in a bizarre game of chess. And somewhere inside the vast worldwide fortress that is the U.S. Army, Jack Reacher—an ordinarily untouchable investigator for the 110th Special Unit—is being set up as a fall guy with the worst enemies a man can have. But Reacher won’t quit. He’s fighting a new kind of war. And he’s taking a young female lieutenant with him on a deadly hunt that leads them from the ragged edges of a rural army post to the winding streets of Paris to a confrontation with an enemy he didn’t know he had. With his French-born mother dying—and divulging to her son one last, stunning secret—Reacher is forced to question everything he once believed…about his family, his career, his loyalties—and himself. Because this soldier’s son is on his way into the darkness, where he finds a tangled drama of desperate desires and violent death—and a conspiracy more chilling, ingenious, and treacherous than anyone could have guessed.
System Details: Requires: cloudLibrary (file size: 2.2 MB) — Format: Adobe EPUB. |
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2019
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Copies in all libraries: 5 (of 5)
Current Holds: 0 |
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher, Date: New York : Hachette Books, 2019.
Description: xiv, 337 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary: The extraordinary partnership of Barack Obama and Joe Biden is unique in American history. The two men, their characters and styles sharply contrasting, formed a dynamic working relationship that evolved into a profound friendship. Based on original interviews, media reports, memoirs and other accounts, Barack and Joe is the first book to tell the full story of their historic relationship and its substantial impact on the Obama presidency and its legacy. |
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