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Are you the one for me?: Knowing who's right & avoiding who's wrong
Par Barbara Angelis. 1992
Author of bestselling Secrets about Men Every Woman Should Know (RC 31291) questions our understanding of relationships. De Angelis identifies…
ten types of relationships that won't work, and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels. BestsellerContinuing with the messages put forth in The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113, BR 5732), Peck lectures as both psychiatrist…
and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. BestsellerHill rat: blowing the lid off Congress
Par John Jackley. 1992
For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside…
seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises, postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns. Strong languageA world waiting to be born: civility rediscovered
Par M. Peck. 1993
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of…
counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. BestsellerNot for sale at any price: how we can save America for our children
Par H. Perot. 1993
Author of United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country (DB 36440) continues his theme that the country…
belongs to the people, who must tell the government what they expect it to do to solve its problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten reform proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and an application for the United We Stand America organization. BestsellerTurmoil and triumph: my years as secretary of state
Par George Shultz. 1993
Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz presents his viewpoint on United States foreign policy, with emphasis…
on the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at odds. BestsellerRehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992
Par United States. 1992
Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992, "to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation…
Act of 1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a national council on disability, the creation of independent living services for older individuals who are blind, and a section dealing with special training projectsWomen, minorities, and unions in the public sector (Contributions in labor studies #no. 28)
Par Norma Riccucci. 1990
The author analyzes the relationship of women and minorities to public sector unions, as well as the influence of unions…
on the wage and employment opportunities of women and minorities. Also includes discussions of equal employment opportunities and affirmative action programs, women in uniformed service jobs, and unions and comparable worthFeeling good: the new mood therapy
Par David Burns. 1980
Cognitive therapy is a method of depression treatment developed at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Burns believes that sufferers from…
less-than-severe forms of the illness can use this method to treat themselves by recognizing and rejecting distorted thought patterns. Includes case examples and self-evaluation methodsPrepare your own will: the national will kit
Par Dan Sitarz. 1991
A self-help guide to preparing a legally valid will without using a lawyer. Sitarz, an attorney, cites important reasons for…
having a will. He outlines step-by-step instructions for planning and preparing a will, disposing of property, naming a beneficiary and an executor, adding specific clauses, signing or changing the final document, and completing a "living" will. State laws and a glossary of legal terms includedDream makers, dream breakers: the world of Justice Thurgood Marshall
Par Carl Rowan. 1993
An anecdote-filled biography of "Mr. Civil Rights," the legendary NAACP counsel and first black Supreme Court Justice. Drawing on his…
forty-year friendship with Marshall and on interviews with his friends, Rowan portrays a driven, earthy, ornery, and gracious man. Rowan includes his own views on other "dream makers" and on several "dream breakers." Strong language. BestsellerThe earliest relationship: parents, infants, and the drama of early attachment
Par T. Brazelton. 1990
A pediatrician and a psychiatrist combine their research and experience to create a unified picture of the birth and growth…
of the relationship between a child and its parents. They discuss pregnancy as the beginning of the attachment, the newborn as a participant, and the effects of emotions a parent brings from past experiencesCasey: from the OSS to the CIA
Par Joseph Persico. 1990
When William Casey was born in 1913, his Irish-American Catholic parents expected him to rise to a higher position than…
his father, but no one thought it would happen so quickly, Persico, granted exclusive access to Casey's personal papers, traces Casey's careers as a lawyer, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, government official, and head of the CIA during the Iran-Contra affair. Some strong languageOdd perceptions
Par R. L Gregory. 1986
A British scientist describes with humor and wit how people experience the world through their senses and how signals from…
the senses interact with intelligence. He also explores the nature of humor, artificial intelligence, consciousness, aesthetics, and the effects of anesthesia on perceptionUnder fire: an American story
Par Oliver North. 1991
Oliver North offers his detailed view of the Iran-Contra arms controversy in this secretly written autobiography. Presenting himself as a…
patriotic, religious, family man, North describes his childhood, his stint in Vietnam, and his work on the National Security Council staff at the White House. Stating that he never saw himself above the law, North conveys his perception of betrayal by his administrationMeditations for women who do too much
Par Anne Schaef. 1990
A book of daily meditations for women whose many responsibilities leave little time for reflection. Men, too, will appreciate these…
brief passages that help refocus attention on life's meaning. Each begins with a quotation and ends with a thought for the dayWith justice for none: destroying an American myth
Par Gerry Spence. 1989
A trial lawyer who gained national recognition in the Karen Silkwood case complains that "little people are entitled to little…
justice." He discusses the entire legal system from law schools to the judiciary. A lawyer for more than thirty-five years, he targets the problems, emphasizes the lack of justice for those without power or wealth, and proposes ways to reform the system. Some strong languageThe art of loving (Perennial library)
Par Erich Fromm. 1956
Fromm shows that "love is not a sentiment which can be easily indulged in by anyone," but rather an art…
that requires knowledge and effort. Fromm believes that by developing one's hidden capacities for love, a person can achieve a rich, productive life. He discusses the love between parent and child, brotherly love, motherly love, erotic love, self-love, and the love of GodSeek: How curiosity can transform your life and change the world
Par Scott Shigeoka. 2023
"Most people recognize the value of curiosity, but few know how to unleash it. Seek will help you close the…
gap between awareness and action. Scott Shigeoka's thirst for understanding and connection is contagious, and his book is a timely bridge for our divided world." ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking Open your mind, heal your relationships, and connect across divides with this "energizing, creative, and exciting" (Gretchen Rubin) approach to deep curiosity from an internationally-recognized curiosity expert—perfect for readers of Atlas of the Heart and Talking to Strangers . Did you know that curiosity is your superpower? It's no secret that division, loneliness, and polarization are on the rise—to catastrophic impact on our personal lives. While we often think of curiosity as a personality trait, internationally-recognized curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka knows that it's actually the most potent tool we have to bridge our differences and heal relationships: From political blow-ups to age divides at work; religious differences to languishing friendships; gun rights to gender rights. In Seek , Shigeoka blends cutting edge research on curiosity with wisdom from years of grassroots community work and the stories of people living at the threshold of deep curiosity—ancient wayfinders in the Pacific Ocean, Catholic nuns and Millennial seekers sharing a convent, a wildland firefighter in Montana, and more—as he takes readers on a journey to understand the power of deep curiosity. With the support of Shigoeka's four-phase DIVE model, readers will learn to... D etach — Let go of their ABCs (assumptions, biases, certainty), I ntend — Prepare their mindset and setting, V alue — See the dignity of every person, including themselves, E mbrace — Welcome the hard times in their life, ...As they unlock the capacity for connection, healing, and personal growth. With electric vulnerability, thoughtful storytelling, and actionable tools, Seek calls each of us to stop turning away from what is unfamiliar, uncomfortable or unknown and, instead, embrace our power to seek. "We've been hiding from each other for far too long. Seek offers us an empathic, practical and heartfelt road map forward." ― Seth Godin, author of The Song of SignificanceThe purest bond: Understanding the human-canine connection
Par Jen Golbeck. 2023
A feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the "internet's dog mom" behind…
the massive social media platform The Golden Ratio , and Stacey Colino, an award-winning science writer. Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives. Now, The Purest Bond explores the benefits our dogs can have on our physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, often without our realizing it. Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, The Purest Bond explores not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what's right in the world—love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine—even when so much feels wrong