Author: Diamond, Jared M.
Published: 2012
Call Number: 305.89912
Format: Books
Summary: Diamond reveals how tribal societies offer an extraordinary window into how our ancestors lived for millions of years -- until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms -- and provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature.
Author: Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013 Hatang, S. K. Venter, Sahm. Abrams, Douglas B.
Published: 2012
Call Number: 082
Format: Books
Author: King, Gilbert.
Published: 2012
Call Number: 305.89607
Format: Books
Author: Dyson, George, 1953-
Published: 2012
Call Number: 004.09 DYSON
Format: Books
Summary: "Legendary historian and philosopher of science George Dyson vividly re-creates the scenes of focused experimentation, incredible mathematical insight, and pure creative genius that gave us computers, digital television, modern genetics, models of stellar evolution--in other words, computer code. In the 1940s and '50s, a group of eccentric geniuses--led by John von Neumann--gathered at the newly created Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Their joint project was the realization of the theoretical universal machine, an idea that had been put forth by mathematician Alan Turing. This group of brilliant engineers worked in isolation, almost entirely independent from industry and the traditional academic community. But because they relied exclusively on government funding, the government wanted its share of the results: the computer that they built also led directly to the hydrogen bomb. George Dyson has uncovered a wealth of new material about this project, and in bringing the story of these men and women and their ideas to life, he shows how the crucial advancements that dominated twentieth-century technology emerged from one computer in one laboratory, where the digital universe as we know it was born"-- "Legendary historian and philosopher of science George Dyson vividly re-creates the scenes of focused experimentation, incredible mathematical insight, and pure creative genius that gave us computers, digital television, modern genetics, models of stellar evolution--in other words, computer code"--
Author: Treuer, David.
Published: 2012
Call Number: 323.1197
Format: Books
Summary: Celebrated novelist David Treuer examines Native American reservation life--past and present--illuminating misunderstood contemporary issues of sovereignty, treaty rights, and natural-resource conservation while also exploring crime and poverty, casinos and wealth, and the preservation of native language and culture.
Author: Alterman, Eric. Mattson, Kevin, 1966-
Published: 2012
Call Number: 320.513 ALTERMAN
Format: Books
Summary: A history of American liberalism since the Great Depression traces the pivotal roles of leading contributors, describing how their ambitions, flaws, and successes have shaped the nation's government, media, and culture.
Author: Carville, James. Greenberg, Stanley B., 1945-
Published: 2012
Call Number: 320.51
Format: Books
Summary: Destined to make waves during the presidential campaign, political guru Carville and pollster extraordinaire Greenberg argue that America's voters are not as dumb as elected officials think they are.
Author: Bradley, Bill, 1943-
Published: 2012
Call Number: 320.513
Format: Books
Author: McGonigal, Jane.
Published: 2011
Call Number: 306.487
Format: Books
Summary: Visionary game designer Jane McGonigal shows how we can harness the power of computer games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness, since her research suggests that gamers are expert problem solvers and collaborators because they regularly cooperate with other players to overcome daunting virtual challenges.
Author: Wright, Robin B., 1948-
Published: 2011
Call Number: 322.40917
Format: Books
Summary: Written by a veteran reporter, this is an up close portrait of the fierce struggle between moderates and extremists taking place within the Islamic world today. Why don't Muslims challenge the violent extremists among them? Well, they do. Here she cites the clerics, comedians, and rappers who challenge al Qaeda violence; the women who are launching liberation movements; and the former jihadists who openly reject violence. These Muslims all want to build a better Islam, on their own, not Western, terms.
Author: Matlins, Stuart M. Magida, Arthur J.
Published: 2011
Call Number: 203.8
Format: Books
Author: Covey, Stephen R. England, Breck, 1952-
Published: 2011
Call Number: 158
Format: Books
Summary: Outlines a breakthrough approach to conflict resolution and creative problem solving that draws on the techniques of thinkers from a broad range of disciplines to explain how to incorporate diverse viewpoints for win-win solutions.
Author: Kaku, Michio.
Published: 2011
Call Number: 303.48
Format: Books
Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of "Physics of the Impossible" offers a stunning and provocative vision of the future and explains how science will shape human destiny and everyone's daily life by the year 2100.
Author: Orenstein, Peggy.
Published: 2011
Call Number: 305.23082
Format: Books
Summary: The author explores her own conflicting feelings as a mother as she protects her offspring and probes the roots and tendrils of the girlie-girl movement and concludes that parents who think through their values early on and set reasonable limits, encourage dialogue and skepticism, and are canny about the consumer culture can combat the 24/7 "media machine" aimed at girls and hold off the focus on beauty, materialism, and the color pink somewhat.
Author: Dutton, Kevin.
Published: 2011 2010
Call Number: 153.852
Format: Books
Summary: A respected psychologist presents an anecdotal analysis of the role of coercion in modern culture while introducing the tactics of leading persuasion experts, from magicians and religious leaders to advertisers and con men.
Author: Rosenberg, Tina.
Published: 2011
Call Number: 303.484
Format: Books
Summary: In "Join the Club," Rosenberg identifies a brewing social revolution that is changing the way people live, based on harnessing the positive force of peer pressure, and shows how peer pressure has reduced teen smoking in the United States, made villages in India healthier and more prosperous, helped minority students get top grades in college calculus, and even led to the fall of Slobodan Milosevic.
Author: Sharlet, Jeff.
Published: 2010
Call Number: 322.10973
Format: Books
Author: Newman, Sandra, 1965- Mittelmark, Howard.
Published: 2010
Call Number: 081
Format: Books
Author: Oz, Lisa.
Published: 2010
Call Number: 158.2 OZ
Format: Books
Author: Skinner, E. Benjamin.
Published: 2009 2008
Call Number: 306.362 SKINNER
Format: Books
Summary: There are more slaves in the world today than at any time in history. In this account of contemporary slavery, journalist Skinner travels around the globe to personally tell stories that need to be told--and heard. With years of reporting in such places as Haiti, Sudan, India, Eastern Europe, The Netherlands, and, yes, even suburban America, Skinner has produced a moving reportage on one of the great evils of our time. After spending four years infiltrating trafficking networks and slave sales on five continents, he tells the story of individuals who live in slavery, those who have escaped from bondage, those who own or traffic in slaves, and the mixed political motives of those who seek to combat the crime. Their stories are heartbreaking but, in the midst of tragedy, readers discover a quiet dignity that leads some slaves to resist and aspire to freedom.--From publisher description.
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