Reference Books

Roll a dice and it becomes clear. Try for a high number, like six, and most people will put more weight behind the throw. It's bizarre, but then humans are irrational.

Dec 1, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

New book tells readers how to hire, work with, manage, and motivate Gen Y workers. With almost 80 million Gen Yers, information provided by the author is invaluable.

Nov 30, 2009 - Patricia Faulhaber

Authors Dan Senor and Saul Singer pose the question: How does Israel, a tiny, nascent country surrounded by enemy states, thrive economically?

Nov 16, 2009 - Vince Lovato

Five business secrets and success communication models are revealed in "Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets to Human Behavior," by Beverly D. Flaxington.

Nov 12, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

When the Rivers Ran Red offers readers a look at Prohibition from the viewpoint of the winemakers and vineyard owners in California's Napa and Sonoma counties.

Nov 10, 2009 - Kathleen Sullivan

The phrases 'climate change' and 'global warming' have been bounded about in the general public for decades, but do most people truly understand?

Nov 10, 2009 - Mallory Giunchigliani

Hayward allowed his creativity and desire to create the most inspiring photo possible. His photos inspire the viewer to be creative with their own picture taking.

Nov 9, 2009 - Christine Musser

Although this book was written prior to digital photography it is still beneficial to the digital photographer as well as the traditional film photographer.

Nov 9, 2009 - Christine Musser

The master photographer is Oscar Lozoya who started out as professional musician. The book is defined as techniques from a master photographer.

Nov 9, 2009 - Christine Musser

Yann Martel's new book will make every Canadian think about what works of literature influence their national leader, if at all.

Nov 6, 2009 - David Tubbs

Sales presentations are often dry and stuffy, but not when Steve Jobs adds his dramatic flair to them. Carmine Gallo dissects what makes Jobs such a great presenter.

Nov 1, 2009 - Terence P Ward

John Wasik questions the economic and environmental sustainability of suburban living in the wake of the recent housing bubble and increasing fuel costs for commuters.

Oct 27, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

Oxford University Press' tiny Very Short Introductions present intellectual topics in understandable form. Not dumbed-down, but simply clear, VSIs are fascinating reads.

Oct 23, 2009 - Linda Gentile

While Lee Cockerell's Creating Magic doesn't offer many new insights about leadership, his recollections of his career at Walt Disney World make the lessons memorable.

Oct 20, 2009 - Debra Peterson

Review of 3 fabulous and totally different 2010 calendars that will make great budget Xmas gifts. Check out the Tolkien which will eventually become a collecter's item.

Oct 20, 2009 - Elaine Walker

The name is confusing, but the system in the book Duct Tape Marketing is a trackable way to market a small business, and is perfect for those without marketing support.

Oct 18, 2009 - Terence P Ward

Sitting on a fence for extended periods can be painful. On one side, liberty, on the other, paternalism. Thaler and Sunstein believe human behaviour demands both.

Oct 13, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

For Leon Shirman the financial crisis has not changed his long-term investing philosophy. His "42 Rules of Sensible Investing" is a must-read for recession investing.

Oct 13, 2009 - Michelle Basch

Check out 5 of the best art diaries for 2010: Scottish watercolours, lively Australian art, and photos with inspirational quotes from California. Great Xmas gifts.

Oct 10, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall and then fell off it. Panic and lots of finger pointing ensued. In this post-Humpty era, Akerlof and Shiller return to Keynes for the answers.

Oct 7, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

Shakespeare is responsible for more new words in the English language than any other author, coining 1,500 neologisms by conservative estimate.

Oct 6, 2009 - Michael Waterson

Does Google keep to the motto "don't do evil?" Janet Lowe's Google Speaks, which digs into the internet behemoth's history and holdings, has some answers.

Oct 3, 2009 - Terence P Ward

The world is flat. The sun revolves around the earth and human behaviour is intrinsically rational. MIT professor, Dan Ariely, shakes yet another enduring belief.

Oct 2, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

It was a pleasure to read some good news about what is happening in the classroom. Rafe Esquith's books are easy to read and tell us about the good side of education.

Oct 1, 2009 - Patricia Faulhaber

In her book The Sense of Wonder, Rachel Carson advocates the importance of raising a child with an acceptance of and an appreciation for their environment.

Sep 27, 2009 - Katelyn Aronson

The oversized volume, printed by Koberger shortly after Columbus discovered America, was a history, atlas and almanac with biographies and news items - an encyclopedia

Sep 22, 2009 - Marie Brannon

Sales guru Blair Singer says that daily decisions are often guided by secret little voices. He explains what they are, where they come from, and how to manage them.

Sep 21, 2009 - Terence P Ward

"'Inspire to Innovate - Management and Innovation in Asia"' examines the inherent problems for introducing creative management in Asia. Western managers will learn, too.

Sep 20, 2009 - James Parsons

When a cook thinks "low calorie cooking" they may not think of whole grains, but this healthy eating cookbook has recipes for low calorie whole grain dishes of all kinds.

Sep 17, 2009 - Alina Bradford

This is a book review of The Masonic Myth: Unlocking the Truth about the Symbols, The Secret Rites, And the History of Freemasonry.

Sep 13, 2009 - Lindsey Mason

Like Hints From Heloise for ecophiles, this book is full of clever, good old fashioned advice on living green by decluttering, using green cleaners and simplifying life.

Sep 9, 2009 - Alison Fletcher

Author's graduate school project turns up research on the long lasting effects of school wounds.

Sep 5, 2009 - Patricia Faulhaber

In The Last Fish Tale, Kurlansky takes readers through the history of Gloucester, a town built on cod fish and camaraderie and threatened by a global crisis.

Sep 2, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth is a great reference book to keep on the kitchen shelf and learn about the most nutrient packed foods to eat.

Aug 23, 2009 - Shelley Donohue

Donny Deutsch, host of CNBC's "The Big Idea" television show, and Catherine Whitney provide a must-have resource for entrepreneurs.

Aug 18, 2009 - Wendy Roltgen

Tangling with Tyrants provides information about an employee code of conduct, ethics in the workplace, and communicating effectively when dealing with a difficult boss.

Jul 29, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

Many know that a resident of Texas is a Texan or one of California a Californian. But do as many know that a person who lives in Wyoming is a Wyomingite?

Jul 15, 2009 - Linda N. Riggins

Written by a typeface designer, this book is a virtual Bible of the Latin alphabet, revealing that it consists of far more than 26 letters evolved from Phoenician forms.

Jun 24, 2009 - Jo Jackson

Jodi Bigelow describes not only how kayaks are great for recreational paddling but how these small boats can be used to get fit, tone muscles and develop endurance.

Jun 15, 2009 - Krista Sadlers

Equal parts textbook, social commentary, and love letter, Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation is both a great read and a great reference.

Jun 13, 2009 - Amy Goldstein

Despite the treasure trove of travel information, hotel and destination reviews available on the Internet the handy pocket sized travel guide remains the most convenient.

Jun 8, 2009 - John Howe

Many people find economics to be a daunting subject, but its principles are made accessible by Gene Callahan's introduction to the ideas of the Austrian School.

Jun 8, 2009 - John Markley

The Japanese always add a suffix to the name of whomever they're addressing. Learn how the relationship to the speaker defines which suffix to use.

Jun 1, 2009 - Cheryl Metzger

Martin Lindstrom pioneers the use of neuroscience to investigate consumer "Buyology" - the subconscious thoughts, feelings, and desires that drive purchasing decisions.

May 24, 2009 - Amy Goldstein

A solid collection of Robert Byrne's favorite quotes, and a good alternative to the comprehensive list of everything anyone ever said.

May 17, 2009 - Ryan Werner

The Azrin-Foxx method of toilet teaching claims to potty train the average child in a single afternoon. What are the strategies used and how can parents implement them?

May 14, 2009 - Jenny Evans

One of the best known rulebooks regarding linguistic problems and grammar. With over fifty years in publication, The Elements of Style continues to teach and challenge.

May 13, 2009 - Ryan Werner

Russell T. Davies, loved by most, loathed by some, bares his soul, his psychosis and his storytelling smarts to writer Benjamin Cook in Doctor Who The Writer's Tale.

Apr 29, 2009 - Steve Williams

Confused with the myriad of ways the Japanese have of addressing people? Here are some common forms of address and the types of people one would use them for.

Apr 17, 2009 - Cheryl Metzger

In No-Compromise Leadership, business consultant Neil Ducoff lays out a tough course for business leaders: take responsibility for everything that goes wrong, and fix it

Apr 13, 2009 - Terence P Ward