General Interest and Professional Development Resources
Fall 2019
General Interest
Eat That Frog
by Brian Tracy
21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time.
The Poet X
by Elizabeth Acevedo
A young Afro-Latina girl discovers slam poetry as a way to understand herself and her mother's religion.
The Night Tiger
by Yangsze Choo
A coming-of-age novel set in 1930s colonial Malaysia, a world of servants & masters, superstition & idealism.
Farsighted
by Steven Johnson
A look at how we make the decisions that matter the most.
Code Name: Lise
by Larry Loftis
The true story of the woman who became WWII's most decorated spy.
Syria's Secret Library
by Mike Thomson
The story of a small library that brought hope during a four-year siege.
Professional Development
From Disability to Diversity
by Lynne C. Shea, et al.
College success for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
How Humans Learn
by Joshua R Eyler
The science and stories behind effective college teaching.
Mindful Leadership
by Jeffrey L. Buller
Practical, field-tested advice on how academic leaders can apply the principles of mindful leadership.
