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Politics and productivity : the real story of why Japan works / by Johnson, Chalmers,1931-2010.(CARDINAL)129966; Tyson, Laura D'Andrea,1947-(CARDINAL)147001; Zysman, John.(CARDINAL)168256; Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy.(CARDINAL)181551;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Industrial productivity; Industrial policy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Why are we yelling? : the art of productive disagreement / by Benson, Buster,author.(CARDINAL)814680;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-263) and index.Introduction: Three misconceptions -- Eight things to try -- Watch how anxiety sparks -- Talk to your internal voices -- Develop honest bias -- Speak for yourself -- Ask questions that invite surprising answers -- Build arguments together -- Cultivate neutral spaces -- Accept reality, then participate in it -- Afterword."Does this sound familiar? You walk away from an argument and suddenly think of all the brilliant things you wish you'd said? You avoid family members and colleagues because of bitter, festering tension that you can't figure out how to address? Now, finally, there's a solution: a secret that frees you from the trap of unproductive conflict and pointless arguing forever. If the threat of raised voices, emotional outbursts, and public discord makes you want to hide under the conference room table, or if you're simply sick of unresolved arguments that never produce useful results, you're not alone. Conflict, or the fear of it, can be devastating. And the process of minimizing, deflecting, or avoiding difficult people can leave you brimming with repressed emotions. But as this powerful book argues, conflict doesn't have to be unpleasant. In fact, properly channeled, conflict can be the most powerful tool we have at our disposal for deepening relationships, solving problems, and coming up with new ideas. As the mastermind behind some of the highest-performing teams at Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, Buster Benson spent decades facilitating hard conversations in stressful environments. He found that even smart, eloquent people struggled to stay calm and keep their heads clear when differences of opinion arose. So he set out to find a better way to argue, staging a succession of experiments and informal debates, and studying the participants closely. He took note of the scripts people defaulted to and the chain reactions they caused. Slowly, patterns began to emerge. Buster's findings shattered his assumptions about what makes some arguments productive and others not, and dramatically improved his relationships at work, with his wife, and with strangers online. In this book, Buster reveals the psychological underpinnings of awkward, unproductive conflict, and the critical habits anyone can learn to avoid it. Armed with a deeper understanding of how arguments work and why, you'll be able to: * Remain confident when you're put on the spot * Diffuse tense moments with a few strategic questions * Facilitate creative solutions even when your team has radically different perspectives * Get through to the most stubborn people by understanding their motivations Freed of your fear of disagreement, you'll find yourself eager to engage with intimidating people and uncomfortable ideas. You'll end up having fewer repetitive, predictable fights, not because you're avoiding or squashing them, but because you're finally able to identify your biases, listen with an open mind, and communicate well. As your confidence grows, you'll shake off lingering memories of interactions that made you feel tongue-tied or incapable, knowing that it's in your power to steer the conversation wherever you want it"--If you're sick of unresolved arguments that never produce useful results, you're not alone. The process of minimizing, deflecting, or avoiding difficult people can leave you brimming with repressed emotions. Benson shows that, properly channeled, conflict can be the most powerful tool we have at our disposal for deepening relationships, solving problems, and coming up with new ideas. Here he explains what makes some arguments productive and others not, and shares critical habits anyone can learn to avoid conflict. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects: Interpersonal conflict.; Interpersonal communication.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The software conspiracy : why software companies put out faulty products, how they can hurt you, and what you can do about it / by Minasi, Mark.(CARDINAL)198830;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260) and index.
Subjects: Computer software; Manufactures;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Homemade beauty : 150 simple beauty recipes made from all-natural ingredients / by Strole, Annie,author.(CARDINAL)619408;
Why all natural beauty products? -- Ingredients -- Tools -- Skin -- Hair -- Body."Homemade Beauty" is a beautifully packaged collection of 150 all-natural skin, hair and body care recipes. From turning blueberries into a lush detoxifying mask to fresh lemongrass into a non-toxic bug repellent, "Homemade Beauty" takes the ubiquitous eat-local, farm-to-table concept and brings it to the beauty category.
Subjects: Beauty, Personal.; Cosmetics.; Natural products.; Hair; Skin; Hair.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 17
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Prototyping / by Cook, Eric,1971-(CARDINAL)408656;
What is prototyping? -- Why prototype? -- The process of prototyping -- Prototyping, testing, and revising -- Sharing your final product.Introduces the topic of prototyping, describing what it is, why it is important, and what they are used for.Grades 4 to 6.1010LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Engineering; Prototypes, Engineering;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Why I sing the blues / [sound recording] by King, B. B.(CARDINAL)163136;
Subjects: Blues (Music); Blues (Music);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Drug information for teens : health tips about the physical and mental effects of substance abuse / by Lawton, Sandra Augustyn.(CARDINAL)471928;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-446) and index.pt. I. What you should know about substance abuse and addiction -- 1. What are substance abuse and addiction? -- 2. Two components of addiction : physical and psychological dependence -- 3. How addiction affects your brain -- 4. Who's at risk for substance abuse? -- 5. Statistics on teen substance abuse -- 6. High School and youth trends -- 7. Preventing drug abuse -- 8. Handling peer pressure -- 9. Recognizing drug paraphernalia -- pt. II. Abused drugs and chemicals -- 10. Marijuana -- 11. Inhalants -- 12. Raves and club drugs : an overview -- 13. Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, and ketamine -- 14. Stimulants : an overview -- 15. Crack, cocaine, methamphetamine, khat, and yaba -- 16. Hallucinogens : an overview -- 17. LSD, PCP, foxy, and psilocybin -- 18. Opiates : an overview -- 19. Heroin and methadone -- 20. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs : an overview -- 21. Ritalin, OxyContin, and DXM -- 22. Anabolic steroids -- 23. Sports supplements (ergogenic aids) -- 24. Herbal supplements -- 25. Caffeine and energy drinks.pt. III. Alcohol -- 26. The facts on alcoholism and alcohol abuse -- 27. Teens and alcohol -- 28. Statistics on alcohol consumption and related health concerns -- 29. Alcohol poisoning -- 30. Study suggests alcohol merchandise encourages underage drinking -- 31. Family history of alcoholism -- 32. Children of alcoholics : it's not your fault -- pt. IV. Tobacco -- 33. The brain's response to nicotine -- 34. The facts about smoking -- 35. Teens and tobacco -- 36. Cigar and pipe smoking -- 37. Hookahs and tobacco -- 38. Smokeless tobacco -- 39. Secondhand smoke -- 40. Tobacco and cancer -- 41. Smoking and emphysema -- 42. Smoking and asthma -- 43. Smoking and bronchitis -- 44. You can quit smoking -- 45. You can control your weight as you quit smoking -- pt. V. Other drug-related health concerns -- 46. Drug abuse and mental illness -- 47. Substance abuse and suicide -- 48. Drugs and driving -- 49. Substance use and risky sexual behavior -- 50. Drug abuse and HIV infection -- 51. Drug abuse and hepatitis C -- 52. Drug use and violence -- 53. Drugs linked to sexual assault -- 54. Drug-facilitated rape.pt. VI. Treatment for substance abusers -- 55. Signs of drug and alcohol use -- 56. Substance abuse : getting help -- 57. Substance abuse treatment : what does it mean? -- 58. Principles of substance abuse treatment -- 59. Types of substance abuse treatment -- 60. Addiction and recovery -- 61. Helping a friend with a substance abuse problem -- 62. If you're parent has a substance abuse problem -- pt. VII. Drug policy controversies -- 63. The Controlled Substances Act -- 64. Drug testing in schools -- 65. Opposing drug testing in schools -- 66. Speaking out against drug legalization -- 67. An opposing point of view : against drug prohibition -- 68. Medical marijuana should not be legalized -- 69. An opposing point of view : against marijuana prohibition -- pt. VIII. If you need more information -- 70. National organizations for drug information -- 71. Substance abuse : where to go for help -- 72. State-by-state list of alcohol and drug referral phone numbers -- 73. Additional reading about drugs and addiction.Cautions against the use of alcohol and drugs by collecting information about hazardous products, why they should be avoided, and health-related concerns.
Subjects: Alcoholism; Drug abuse; Drugs; Teenagers; Teenagers; Teenagers; Medication.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The amazing world of video game development / by Galanin, Denis,author.(CARDINAL)862124;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31).Introduction -- Game Designer -- Game Programmer -- Game Artist -- Composer and Sound Designer -- Game Tester -- Game Director -- Team Size -- Stages of Video Game Development -- Why and For Whom? -- Pre-Production -- Production -- Release."[The author] dives deep into the world of video game development, from the art team to the music, from pre-development to release. With cool video-game style illustrations and simple, child-friendly information on the most essential topics in game design, The Amazing World of Video Game Development is the perfect introduction for young gamers and future developers. Whether your child wants to learn more about the process or enter into the game development universe, this book will put the controller in their hands!" --HL1110L
Subjects: Video games;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Why did they name it ...? / by Campbell, Hannah.(CARDINAL)558807; Campbell, Hannah.(CARDINAL)558807;
Subjects: Brand name products; Trademarks;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Why do whales sing? / by Parsons, Alexandra.(CARDINAL)317315; Manning, Richard(Artist),illustrator.(CARDINAL)831979;
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Animal communication; Sound production by animals; Animals; Animal communication; Animal sounds; Children's questions and answers.; Animal communication; Animal sounds;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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