The Cure

This week's book spine poem is:

The Cure

The emperor of all maladies
White coat, black hat
deadly choices
Seeking the cure
Lotions, potions, pills and magic

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee; 616.994 M953e
Mukerherjee’s book is for those who want an in-depth, back to ancient history look at the history of cancer.

White Coat, Black Hat: Adventures on the Dark Side of Medicine by Carl Elliot; 174.2951 E46w
“Physician Carl Elliott traces for the first time the evolutionary path of the new direction in health care, revealing the dangerous underbelly of the beast that has emerged--a beast that sacrifices old-style doctoring to fit the values of consumer capitalism.” Provided by publisher.

Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All by Paul Offit; 614.47 O32d
Those who are skeptical about vaccinating their children need to read this book that is a cautionary look at what can happen if vaccinations are stopped.

Seeking the Cure: A History of Medicine in America by Ira Rutkow; 610 R977s
People like Cotton Mather, Benjamin Franklin, James Garfield, and Joseph Lister are some of the famous people included in this comprehensive history of medicine in the United States.

Lotions, Potions, Pills, and Magic: Health Care in Early America by Elaine Breslaw; 362.109 B842l
Like the title Seeking the Cure, this book contains a history of medicine in the United States; this title, however, focuses on medicine during the fledgling years of the new nation.

Book Spine Poetry Returns

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, we bring back our series of book spine poems. Today's installment is:

It Doesn't Add Up!

Zero

Zilch

Broke

You don't say!

Show me the numbers

Zero by Kathryn Otoshi. JF O

Otoshi cleverly covers issues like bullying and accepting oneself while (painlessly) introducing children to the concept of numbers.

Zilch: The Power of Zero in Business by Nancy Lublin. 658 L929z

The CEO of the non-profit agency Do Something shares her insights on how businesses, both for-profit and non-profit, can thrive by doing more with less.

Broke: What Every American Business Must Do to Restore Our Financial Stability and Protect our Future by John Mumford. 658 M962b

Mumford, a consultant who assists failing companies, advises corporate leaders about how transforming their companies can restore the U.S. economy.

You Don't Say: Navigating Nonverbal Communication Between the Sexes by Audrey Nelson, with Susan K. Golant.  302.222 N424y

According to the authors, 90% of our communication is translated through non-verbal cues. That means we need to watch what we say and how we say it.

Show Me the Numbers: Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten by Stephen Few.  658.45 F432s

Mr. Few has some tips and tricks to help novice and proficient presenters convey data graphically without distorting the information or confusing the audience.

They Got Their Geek On

Geeks & Geezers

Leading Geeks

The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth

Geeks & Geezers:How Era Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders by Warren Bennis and Robert Thomas- Leaders from Generation X and the Millenial generation work alongside Baby Boomers, and the authors compare and contrast leaderships styles and how experiences shape these leaders. 303.3 B472g

Leading Geeks: How toManage and Lead People Who Deliver Technology by Paul Glen- Glen gives leaders who manage technology workers effective methods and techniques they can use to motivate their employees. 658.57 G558l

The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Popularity, Quirk Theory, and Why Outsiders Thrive afterHigh School by Alexandra Robbins- The author studies seven high school students who fit into stereotypical cliques, and she discusses how the attributes these students have will help them be successful later in life. 303.324 R632g

We Are Being Watched

The power of noticing

To see ourselves as others see us

What they think of us

The Power of Noticing: What the Best Leaders See by Max Bazerman-A Harvard Business School professor tells readers his thoughts on how to be a better leader.  658.4092 B362p

To See Ourselves as Others See Us: How Publics Abroad View the United States after 9/11 by Ole Holsti- As the title suggests, the author shares thoughts about how the world sees the United States following the attacks of 9/11. 303.48 H757t

What They Think of Us: International Perceptions of the United States Since 9/11 edited by David Farber-Farber has edited different essays and articles that focus on the perception of United States after 9/11. 303.38 W555

Equality

The bill of the century

An idea whose time has come

Equal

The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act by Clay Risen- The Civil Rights Act of 1964, “the single most important piece of legislation passed by Congress in American history,” is the focus of this book. 342.7308 R492b *quoted from the publisher’s summary

An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by Todd Purdum- Purdum writes about the story behind the writing and passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 342.7308 P985i

Equal: Women Reshape American Law by Fred Strebeigh-In addition to women like Sandra Day O’Connor and Anita Hill, this book includes the story of a widowed father who fought for and won the right to have Social Security benefits for himself and his son. His lawyer was Ruth Bader Ginsberg.  342.7308 S914e

Socialites

Socialites

A World Gone Social

Here Comes Everybody

What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube

A World Gone Social:How Companies Must Adapt to Survive by Ted Coine and Mark Babbitt- Two active social media users advise business leaders about the dynamic nature of social media and how it affects relationships with customers. 302.3 C679w

Here Comes Everybody:How Digital Networks Transform Our Ability to Gather and Cooperate by Clay Shirky- Author Clay Shirky investigates how the internet and digital networks change group organizations be they corporations or local community groups.  303.48 S558h

What Happens in VegasStays on YouTube by Erik Qualman- Qualman’s book reminds readers that what they post online may affect their reputation, their ability to get a job, and their company. 323.44 Q16w

With Reckless Abandon

In Reckless Hands

Abuse of Discretion 

Anatomy of Injustice

Can They Do That?

In Reckless Hands: Skinner v.Oklahoma and the Near Triumph of American Eugenics by Victoria F. Nourse; 344.7304 N933i

Inmates and the mentally ill were forcibly sterilized in the United States during the early part of the 19th century. This book talks about a man named Jack Skinner, his fight against forced sterilization, and the case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Abuse of Discretion: The Inside Story of Roe v. Wade by Clarke D. Forsythe; 342.7308 F735a

Focusing solely on the Roe v. Wade decision, this book is divided into two parts. The first part presents all of the legal briefs and paperwork written by the Supreme Court justices who decided the case, and the second half covers the ramifications of the decision.

Anatomy of Injustice: A MurderCase Gone Wrong by Raymond Bonner; 345.757 B716a

“This book is an incisive investigation into the many shortcomings of the justice system brought to light in the story of a grievously mishandled murder case in South Carolina that left an innocent man facing execution.” Provided by the publisher. 

Can They Do That?: Retaking Our Fundamental Rights in the Workplace by Lewis Maltby;
344.7301 M261c

Mr. Maltby opens readers’ eyes to what rights they have and don’t have in the workplace. 

Unforgettable

Unforgettable places

Bed in a tree

Travels in Siberia

Lost on planet China

Walt Disney world with kids

Unforgettable Places: Unique Sights and Experiences around the World by Steve Davey, Marc Schlossman, Steve Watkins, and Clare Jones- Some of the unforgettable places featured in this book include: a river in Zambia, Coyote Buttes in Arizona and Utah, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Amalfi Coast in Italy. 910.202 D248u

Bed in a Tree and Other Amazing Hotels from Around the World by Bettina Kowalewski- From an ice hotel to a night spent in a tree, this book highlights some unusual lodgings found around the world. 910.202 K88b

Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier- A writer for the New Yorker braves the brutal winters of Siberia and tells about it in his travelogue.  957 F848t

Lost on Planet China: The Strange and True Story of One Man’s Attempt to Understand the World’s Most Mystifying Nation by J. Maarten Troost- Whether he is dining on delicacies or traveling through the Gobi Desert, J. Troost highlights what the nation of China has to offer. 915.1046 T855l


Walt Disney World with Kids by Kim Wright Wiley- Fodor’s travel guide to Walt Disney World has information about hotels, restaurants, attractions, and even suggestions for avoiding long lines at the park. 917.5924 W676f 2010

Welcome to the Real World

In honor of Saturday's graduates, we present today's poem.

I Just Graduated. . . Now What?

Life After College

Anticipate

Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Résumés

Welcome to the Real World

I Just Graduated NowWhat? Honest Answers from Those Who Have Been There by Katherine Schwarzenegger- Schwarzenegger, a recent college grad herself, interviews her famous parents and other professionals about what helped them be successful after college. 331.7023 S411i

Life after College:Ten Steps to Build a Life You Love by Tori Terhune and Betsy Hays- A newly minted college graduate and a professor offer tips for those who have just graduated about everything from finances to finding a mentor.  650.1 T318l

Anticipate: The Art ofLooking Ahead by Rob-Jan de Jong- In this book De Jong encourages leaders to be visionary and to anticipate future needs.  658.4092 D327a

Ramen Noodles, Rent,and Résumés: An After College Guide to Life by Kristen Fischer- Readers who have just graduated from college can find encouraging words and useful advice on how to navigate life post-graduation. 331.7 F534r  

Double Feature

A Journey to Remember

Coming Home

The Secret River

Step Gently Out

A Journey to Remember

Coming Home written and illustrated by Greg Ruth- A boy anxiously awaits the return of his mother who is coming back from serving in a war. JF R

The Secret River written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon- A girl named Calpurnia goes to a secret river in Florida.  JF R

Step Gently Out written by Helen Frost and pictures by Rick Lieder- Poems about nature are paired with beautiful photographs of the natural world. J 811.69 F939s

Not Extinct Yet

Sue MacDonald Had a Book

The Quiet Book

Look! A Book!

Not Extinct Yet

Sue MacDonald Had a Book by James Tobin; JF T

When the vowels take a hike, Sue MacDonald embarks on a mission to get them back in the book.

The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood; JF U

Different types of quiet moments, good or bad, are the star of this picture book that is filled with animals of all kinds.

Look! A Book! By Bob Staake JF S

In this book about books, author and illustrator Bob Staake fills pages to the brim with many things for children to see and appreciate. 

At the Library-A National Library Week Poem

At the Library

Library Lily

The midnight library

A world to explore

Library Lily by Gillian Shields; JF S
Lily and Milly are opposites. One likes the library, and the other one does not, but in the end they come to understand one another better.

The Midnight Library by Kazuno Kohara; JF K
Who knows what happens in a midnight library? A special librarian and her three owl assistants certainly do.

A World to Explore by Daniel Kirk; JF K
Sam and Sarah meet in the library and take time to explore all of the wonders it has.

It is National Library Week this week, April 12-18, and the Sullivan University Lexington campus librarians have created this book spine poem to celebrate. Remember the librarians here at Sullivan are here to assist you, and we invite you to stop by, call us, or e-mail us if you have a question about a research paper or project.  

Cyber Fail

"Cyber Fail"

Creeping failure

Cyber threat!

Countdown to Zero Day

Cyber war!

Creeping Failure: How We Broke the Internet and What We Can Do to Fix It by Jeffrey Hunker- A cyber security expert details the dangers of the internet and what steps can be taken to correct or combat the dangers. 364.168 H937c

Cyber Threat!: How to Manage the Growing Risk of Cyber Attacks by MacDonnell Ulsch- Author MacDonnell Ulsch argues that cyber security is an issue that the government and industry leaders need to work together on to protect their assets. 658.478 U46c

Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World’s First Digital Weapon by Kim Zetter- This is a behind-the-scenes look at the virus that infected Iran’s nuclear power plants. 355.4 Z61c

Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to Do about It by Richard Clarke- Learn about what types of cyber weapons there are and how they work in this book written by an expert in security. 363.32 C599c

Just Another Guy on the Lost Highway

This our last post celebrating National Poetry Month. We had a lot of fun selecting and sharing these book spine poems. We hope you enjoyed viewing them.

The Poem:

Lost and found in Russia

To hellholes and back

The geography of bliss

Driving home

Long way home

The Books:

Lost and Found in Russia: Lives in a Post-Soviet Landscape by Susan Richards; 947.4086 R518l
This is timely story about what life is like for citizens of Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.

To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism by Chuck Thompson; 910.4 T469t
The author who brought us Smile When Your Lying, a semi-exposé on the travel industry, takes on travel sites that have a bad reputation in this title.

The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner; 910.4 W423g
An NPR journalist travels to countries around the world where people are considered content to learn what gives people living in those places happiness.

Driving Home: An American Journey by Jonathan Raban; 917.3 R112d
A British ex-patriot writes a about life in America, including his thoughts on everything from a Tea Party gathering to a Hawaiian trip with his daughter.

Long Way Home: On the Trail of Steinbeck’s America by Bill Barich; 917.304 B252l
Author Bill Barich, inspired by John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, takes a road trip across the United States in 2008, and chronicles his journey here.

Is It Flat or Is It Fat?

The Poem:

The world is flat

The world is fat

Hot, flat, and crowded

What's wrong with fat?

The Books:

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas L. Friedman; 303.4833 F911w

A Pulitzer-prize winning journalist writes about globalization and its effects on the world.

The World Is Fat: The Fads, Trends, Policies, and Products that Are Fattening the Human Race by Barry Popkin; 362.196 P828w
To understand what has led to over a billion people to be overweight, author Barry Popkin researches how lifestyles today differ from those fifty years ago using four different families as his examples.

Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution—and How It Can Renew America by Thomas Friedman; 363.7 F911h
The author of The World Is Flat tackles two subjects: the United States post 9/11 and the environment,  and he suggests ways that the environmental situation can be improved.

What’s Wrong with Fat? By Abigail C. Saguy; 616.398 S129w
A professor of sociology at UCLA asks the question, “How has fatness come to be understood as a public health crisis. . .?” Read this book to learn about some of the consequences and issues surrounding the focus on obesity.

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An Apple a Day

The Poem: 

The Apple Experience

An Apple A Day

The Golden Apple

Inside Apple

Design Like Apple

The Books: 

The Apple Experience: Secrets to Building Insanely Great Customer Loyalty by Carmine Gallo; 658.812 G172a
Using what he learned from researching Apple and its stores, author Carmine Gallo shares with readers his insights on why Apple is successful and what other companies can learn from Apple’s methods.

An Apple a Day: The Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths about the Foods We Eat by Joe Schwarcz; 363.8 S388a
A food chemist unpacks all of the food rhetoric constantly given to consumers in the United States giving readers some information that can be useful and easy to digest.

The Golden Apple: How to Grow Opportunity and Harvest Success by Kathy Aaronson; 658.85 A113g
The founder and CEO of The Sales Athlete, a recruiting and training company, shares how she learned the foundations of selling and developing relationships as a child, and how she has utilized those skills in the business world.

Inside Apple: How America’s Most Admired—and Secretive—Company Really Works by Adam Lashinsky; 338.761 L343i
Author Adam Lashinsky interviews several people to learn about Apple and its ability to remain a strong player in the technology market.

Design Like Apple by John Edson; 658.5752 E243d

As the title says, Mr. Edson strives to show readers of his book how to design beautiful, functional products in the way that Apple does.

Another Day in the Boardroom

The Poem:

The art of war

Three moves ahead

War in the boardroom

Winning

Win!

The Books:

The Art of War by Sun Tzu; 355.02 S958a

This book was written over 2,000 years ago to describe preparations for military operations. Yet, modern business people extrapolate the ideas outlined in it and apply those concepts to the corporate world. 

Three Moves Ahead: What Chess Can Teach You about Business (Even if You’ve Never Played) by Bob Rice; 658.4012 R497t

Rice details how the decision-making skills learned while playing chess can help executives make decisions and stay abreast of trends in the market. 

War in the Boardroom by Al and Laura Ries; 658 R559w

The authors use examples of real companies and their marketing campaigns to show how the success or failure of those campaigns can be affected by the clash in the way people think. 

Winning by Jack and Suzy Welch; 658.4 W439w

The former CEO of GE shares practical advice on how to be successful in a format that workers on the line or in the executive suite can appreciate. 

Win: The Key Principles to Take Your Business from Ordinary to Extraordinary by Frank Luntz; 658.45 L964w

The power of effective communication and its role in the success of people such as Steve Wynn, Larry Bird, and Michael Bloomberg is discussed in this book by author and pollster, Dr. Frank Luntz. 

Cuts Like a Knife

The poem:

Knives at dawn

Knives cooks love

An edge in the kitchen

The books:

Knives at Dawn: America’s Quest for Culinary Glory at the Legendary Bocuse d’Or Competition by Andrew Friedman
The Bocuse d’Or is a world-famous culinary competition, and in this book the author tells the story of a U.S. team that competed in 2009 at the competition.

Knives Cooks Love by Sarah Jay; 641.589 S961k
Knives of all shapes and sizes (yep the cleavers are included) find their way into this book about selecting and using knives.

An Edge in the Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Knives by Chad Ward; 641.589 W257e
If Ms. Jay’s book above gave you an urge to learn more about knives and how to use them, simply grab this title to help round out your knowledge.

Dining a la Carte

The Poem:

Dinner at the New Gene Café

The Chocolate Tree

Salt Sugar Fat

Roast Figs Sugar Snow

All You Can Eat

Dinner at the New Gene Café by Bill Lambrecht; 363.19 L226d

Labrecht exposes the impact genetically altered foods have made on American consumers. 

The Chocolate Tree: A Cultural History of Cacao by Allen M. Young; 641.3374 Y68c

The humble cacao plant and its history are chronicled in this newly updated book. 

Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss; 641.42 M913s

Did you know that an average American consumes 33 lbs. of cheese and 70 lbs. of sugar in a year? That doesn’t sound so appetizing, but Mr. Moss argues that the American food industry wants us to keep eating all of that and more. 

Roast Figs Sugar Snow: Winter Food to Warm the Soul by Diana Henry; 641.5 H521r

Henry celebrates winter food with recipes from Canada, Russia, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, France, Britain, and the United States. 

All You Can Eat: How Hungry Is America by Joel Berg; 363.8 B493h

Food insecurity and poverty in United States are the focus of this book, and the author offers solutions for politicians and average citizens to help alleviate the problem. 

Walk the Line

The Poem:

Edgewalkers
A Fine Line

Moving Out of the Box

Peak

Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges, and Break New Ground by Judi Neal; 658.4 N341e

The people who can navigate complex business worlds, can speak more than one language, or who have crisscrossed the globe can be defined as edgewalkers, per author Judi Neal. 

A Fine Line: How Design Strategies are Shaping the Future of Business by Hartmut Esslinger; 658.575 E78f

The founder of the global innovation firm, Frog Design Inc., describes the innovation process as he sees it. 

Moving out of the Box: Tools for Team Decision Making by Jana M. Kemp; 658.4 K32m

How can teams avoid the many pitfalls like lack of productivity or back-stabbing that occur with business teams? Read Kemp’s book to learn the answers on how to have a successful teams that makes good decisions. 

Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow by Chip Conley; 658.314 C752p

When Chip Conley, a CEO of a large hospitality organization, realizes the impact that 9/11 has on his company, he goes back to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs concept to reboot his company. 

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