Annotations from Baker & Taylor
One Year to an Organized Work Life: From Your Desk to Your Deadlines, the Week-by-week Guide to Eliminating Office Stress for Good
Leeds, Regina
From the “New York Times”-bestselling author of “One Year to an Organized Life” comes a week-by-week plan to increase productivity and get organized at work.
Bailout Nation: How Easy Money Corrupted Wall Street and Shook the World Economy
Ritholtz, Barry
Financial heavyweight and industry pundit Ritholtz reveals how the Federal government has rewarded corporations that have taken reckless risks, and why the consumer is left suffering in an economy of bubbles, inflation, and a devalued dollar.
Behind the Yellow Tape: On the Road With Some of America’s Hardest Working Crime Scene Investigators
Hallcox, Jarrett / Welch, Amy / Cornwell, Patricia Daniels (FRW)
For years, Jarrett Hallcox and Amy Welch trained CSIs at the National Forensic Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Now they provide a glimpse into the real world of crime scene investigation, and the investigators themselves. Experience, through gripping text and photographs, eight gripping accounts of true crime from across the country: from the murky waters of the Puget Sound to the crumbling ruins of the Alamo and the grimy streets of the Big Apple, these are the real stories of the people who work behind the yellow tape.
The Cure for Money Madness: How to Stop Undermining Your Prosperity, Live a Richer Life–and Make More Money
Sherman, Spencer
Sherman, founder and CEO of a small financial firm, offers sage and soothing advice for taking the emotional factor out of making money decisions.
How We Decide: How the Brain Makes Up Its Mind
Lehrer, Jonah
From the acclaimed author of “Proust Was a Neuroscientist” comes a fascinating look at the new science of decision-making. Lehrer explores two questions: How does the human mind make decisions? and How can those decisions be made better?
Mindful Eating: Reclaiming Balance and Satisfaction With Food
Bays, Jan Chozen
Practiced for centuries in the Zen tradition, mindful eating is an approach that involves bringing one’s full attention to the process of eating–becoming fully present to the tastes, smells, thoughts, and feelings that arise during a meal. Dr. Bays offers a wonderfully clear presentation of what mindfulness is and how it can help to create a healthier relationship with food.
No Angel
Dobyns, Jay / Shelton-Johnson, Nils
The first federal agent to infiltrate the inner circle of the Hells Angels, Dobyns finally tells the inside story of the 21-month operation that almost cost him his family, his sanity, and his life.
The Stranger Beside Me
Rule, Ann
Now updated with a new chapter, the #1 “New York Times”-bestselling true crime writer tells the chilling tale of how she came to learn that Ted Bundy, her close friend and colleague at a Seattle crisis hotline, was in fact a savage serial killer.
Style, Naturally: The Global Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty
Oakes, Summer Rayne
Style meets substance in this lavishly illustrated highly informative and beautifully designed book on sustainable fashion and beauty. Summer Rayne Oakes fashion model eco advocate and resident expert on Treehugger.com and Discovery Network’s Planet Green shows how to make informed choices when shopping. In addition to explaining the basics (from fair trade to organically grown) Summer Rayne showcases hundreds of her favorite designers such as Stella McCartney and Safia Minney and eco-friendly brands such as Levi’s Loomstate and Aveda that have made earth-friendly materials and sustainable practices a priority. With over 300 photos pages of resources and eco-style stories from the hottest trendsetters it’s the ultimate fashion and beauty bible for women who want to feel good about looking good.
What Obama Means: …for Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future
Asim, Jabari
A timely and sharp analysis about what the Obama phenomenon means for the future of American politics and society, by the celebrated “Washington Post” columnist.
