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Program Related Non-Fiction

Business and Information Technology: Accounting, Business/Entrepreneurship, IT/Computer Careers

Business/Entrepreneurship

Discover your true north / Bill George. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC HD57.7 .G4582 2015 Purchased in honor of Marguerite Dummer's retirement "The Leadership Classic, Discover Your True North, expanded for today's leaders Discover Your True North is the best-selling leadership classic that enables you to become an authentic leader by discovering your True North. Originally based on first-person interviews with 125 leaders, this book instantly became a must-read business classic when it was introduced in 2007. Now expanded and updated to introduce 48 new leaders and new learning about authentic global leaders, this revisited classic includes more diverse, global, and contemporary leaders of all ages. New case studies include Warren Buffett, Indra Nooyi, Arianna Huffington, Jack Ma, Paul Polman, Mike Bloomberg, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others. Alongside these studies, former Medtronic CEO Bill George continues to share his personal stories and his wisdom by describing how you can become the leader you want to be, with helpful exercises included throughout the book. Being a leader is about much more than title and management skills--it's fundamentally a question of who we are as human beings. Discover Your True North offers a concrete and comprehensive program for becoming an authentic leader, and shows how to chart your path to leadership success. Once you discover the purpose of your leadership, you'll find the true leader inside you. This book shows you how to use your natural leadership abilities to inspire and empower others to excellence in today's complex global world. Discover Your True North enables you to become the leader you were born to be, and stay on track of your True North"-- Provided by publisher.

Follow this path : how the world's greatest organizations drive growth by unleashing human potential / Curt Coffman and Gabriel Gonzalez Molina. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC HF5549.5.M63 C64 2002 Introduces the best practices and strategies for maximizing the value of an organization's "human capital" resources to find new and sustainable ways to maintain growth and profits in an environment of extreme competition.

The power of service : keeping customers for life / Petra Marquart. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC HF5415.5 .M37 1998 "The Power of Service: Keeping Customers for Life is a comprehensive approach to customer service that ultimately holds each individual responsible for his or her behavior. It addresses the complex issues that affect people's willingness to perform well and their dedication to their work. It shows how people are affected by their leaders, the power they are given to perform, how they are rewarded and recognized, and the systems, procedures and policies within which they work. This book addresses those issues and offers solutions and suggestions as to how organizations can create environments in which people thrive and inspire people to provide world-class service."--Amazon.com

Startup evolution curve : from idea to profitable and scalable business : startup marketing manual / Dr. Donatas Jonikas. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC HD62.5 .J66 2017 "In [this book], Donatas successfully curates, synthesizes, and expands upon existing philosophies pertaining to startups. Those who possess a desire to take their own nascent enterprises to the next level will find tremendous value in the tools he provides in this book." -- Back Cover.

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IT/Computer Careers

Learning Python / Mark Lutz. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC QA76.73.P98 L877 2013 Hennepin Technical Library /EPC QA76.73.P98 L877 2013 "Get a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the core Python language with this hands-on book. Based on author Mark Lutz's popular training course, this updated fifth edition will help you quickly write efficient, high-quality code with Python. It's an ideal way to begin, whether you're new to programming or a professional developer versed in other languages. Complete with quizzes, exercises, and helpful illustrations, this easy-to-follow, self-paced tutorial gets you started with both Python 2.7 and 3.3--the latest releases in the 3.X and 2.X lines--plus all other releases in common use today. You'll also learn some advanced language features that recently have become more common in Python code."-- Publisher's Website

Linux all-in-one for dummies / Emmett Dulaney. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC QA76.774.L46 D85 2014 Hennepin Technical Library /EPC QA76.774.L46 D85 2014 This is the ideal, user-friendly resource for anyone looking to get familiar with Linux. It even includes a test-prep section for those studying to pass the Level-1 Linux certification!

Python crash course : a hands-on, project-based introduction to programming / Eric Matthes. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC QA76.73.P98 M38 2016 Hennepin Technical Library /EPC QA76.73.P98 M38 2016 "A project-based introduction to programming in Python, with exercises. Covers general programming concepts, Python fundamentals, and problem solving. Includes three projects - how to create a simple video game, use data visualization techniques to make graphs and charts, and build an interactive web application"-- Provided by publisher.

Construction, Building and Landscape Careers: Architectural Technology, Carpentry, HVAC, Landscape & Horticulture, Plumbing, Woodworking

Valve handbook / Philip L. Skousen. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC TS227 .S55 1998 "A comprehensive reference covering the design, application, operation, and maintenance of valves in use today. The handbook provides descriptions and explanations of operations of valves, as well as basic valve theory, common applications, and basic differences between existing valve designs."--Amazon.com

General Education: Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Economics. English, ESOL, Language, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

Literature : an introduction to reading and writing / Edgar V. Roberts, Robert Zweig. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC PN45 .R5754 2015 pt. 1. The process of reading, responding to, and writing about literature -- pt. 2. Reading and writing about fiction -- pt. 3. Reading and writing about poetry -- pt. 4. Reading and writing about drama -- pt. 5. Special writing topics about literature. Fall 2017, part 2 New BooksN in the Libraries

Manufacturing and Engineering: ARET, Electronics, Engineering CAD, Fluid Power, Industrial Building Engineering, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics, Welding

50 years of shock and vibration technology / edited by Henry C. Pusey ; composition by Sallie C. Pusey. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC TA354 .F55 1996 "Scientific text: A detailed record of the work carried out by the Shock and Vibration Information Analysis Centre (SAVIAC) on the subject of shock and vibration technology from 1946 - 1996."--Amazon.com

Electric drives : an integrative approach / Ned Mohan. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC TK4058 .M578 2000 "This introductory textbook is designed for learning and teaching electric drives in a first course on electric machines."--Amazon.com

Mechanics of elastic structures : classical and finite element methods / Joe G. Eisley. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC TA653 .E37 1989 "...Author Joe G. Eisley demonstrates the strong foundation finite element analysis has in classical theory and methods. Some of the topics emphasized are general theory of linear elastic, homogeneous and isotropic bodies that undergo small deformations. The various structural idealizations, including slender bars, thin-walled beams, and plates, as well as three dimensional bodies. Both classical differential equation methods that have analytical solutions and modern methods based on work and energy that have numerical solutions, in particular, finite element methods. Structures that are statically stable, that are unstable, and those that have dynamic responses."--Back cover.

Mechanics of solids / editor, C. Truesdell. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC QA801.2 .M43 1984 v. 1-4 V. 1. The experimental foundations of solid mechanics / James F. Bell -- v. 2. Linear theories of elasticity and thermoelasticity, linear and nonlinear theories of rods, plates, and shells -- v. 3. Theory of viscoelasticity, plasticity, elastic waves, and elastic stability -- v. 4. Waves in elastic and viscoelastic solids (theory and experiment).

Pioneers of shock and vibration / by Michael T. Freeman. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC TA355 .S48 1996 "...This special publication examines the lives and professional contributions of a group of distinguished pioneers in the field of dynamic environmental testing. The gentlemen to be presented made many outstanding contributions to the profession and have dedicated most of their lives to the advancement of the science. These 'founding fathers' helped pave the way for many of today's dynamics engineers, and in many ways are responsible for the quality of life that we all enjoy. Thus, it for this reason that we pay honor and tribute to these individuals for their valued contributions, through a publication such as this. ..."--From preface.

Queueing methods : for services and manufacturing / Randoph W. Hall. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC T57.9 .H3 1991 "...Queueing Methods explores basic concepts in queueing theory, focusing on model building and solving queueing problems. The qualitative content is presented in simple, easy- to-understand language, encouraging readers to use mathematics and statistics to solve problems. Furthermore, all important equations are illustrated with graphs. Divided into two Fall 2017, part 2 New BooksN in the Libraries

sections, Queueing Methods first detail how to build a working queueing systems model and then focuses on solving queueing problems. Case studies of actual queueing systems and problem sets for solution and discussion are also provided. Topics covered include observation and measurement, the arrival process, simulation, steady-state analysis, nonstationary arrivals, reducing delay through changes in the arrival process, queue discipline, queueing networks, and queue design."--Back cover.

General Non-Fiction:

College Teaching and Education

Intervention strategies to follow informal reading inventory assessment : so what do I do now? / JoAnne Schudt Caldwell, Lauren Leslie. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC LB1050.5 .C27 2013 "Today's teachers need valid research-based measures for reading improvement, assessments to determine students' reading abilities, and intervention strategies to guide students back on track. To help teachers connect students' performance and evaluation to instruction, best-selling authors JoAnne Caldwell and Lauren Leslie outline practical intervention strategies that are aligned with any informal reading inventory. Targeting the latest research, this edition includes new student case studies, more writing applications, a focus on teaching with classroom materials, and a new PDToolkit (available either with the book or alone). By identifying intervention strategies based on assessment, the book helps teachers and students address difficulties in word identification, fluency, prior knowledge, and comprehension."--Publisher's Website

Consumer Education

Consumer reports buying guide 2018 : [best & worst products expert tested and rated] / the editors of Consumer Reports magazine. Hennepin Technical Library /EPC TX335 .C67 2018 Features ratings and recommendations for more than 2,000 brand-name products, including electronics, home appliances, garden supplies, and even supermarket items. Also includes brand repair histories and shopping strategies to help make the most informed buying decisions wherever you go.

History

The Brooklyns : a history of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota / Daniel J. Hoisington, editor. Hennepin Technical Library /BPC F614.B84 B76 2001 Natural history -- Historical beginnings -- Government. Brooklyn Center ; Brooklyn Park -- Education -- Social issues -- Churches -- Organizations -- Sports -- Historic buildings and cemeteries -- Brooklyn Township businesses -- Transportation -- Housing -- Uncommon lives -- Halls of Fame -- Brooklyn families.

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Fiction (Print)

Britt-Marie was here : a novel / Fredrik Backman ; translated by Henning Koch. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction BAC "Britt-Marie can't stand a mess, but that's exactly what her life has become. Leaving behind an unfaithful husband and a lifetime of taking care of everyone else before herself, she moves to the backwater town of Borg for a job looking after a crumbling recreation center, the favorite hangout of the town's supremely untalented children's soccer team. With her strict views about all things from the proper arrangement of a cutlery drawer to the appropriate time to wake up, Britt-Marie knows exactly how those around her should live their lives--and she isn't shy about sharing her opinions. But hidden inside this socially awkward, fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart than anyone around her realizes. As the fastidious Britt-Marie is drawn into the daily doings, hopes, and dreams of her unpredictable fellow citizens, she is faced with new challenges that require more than her formidable powers of organization and unrivaled knowledge of cleaning products can handle. She must learn to let down her guard and connect in this small town of misfits, can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs?"--Publisher's description.

Fellside / M.R. Carey. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction CAR Fellside is a maximum security prison on the edge of the Yorkshire moors. It's not the kind of place you'd want to end up. But it's where Jess Moulson could be spending the rest of her life. It's a place where even the walls whisper. And one voice belongs to a little boy with a message for Jess. Will she listen?

The maze runner. bk. 1. / James Dashner. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction DAS Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape.

The Scorch Trials. bk. 3. / James Dashner. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction DAS After surviving horrific conditions in the Maze, Thomas is entrapped, along with nineteen other boys, in a scientific experiment designed to observe their responses and gather data believed to be essential for the survival of the human race.

The Butterfly Garden / Dot Hutchison. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction HUT "Near an isolated mansion lies a beautiful garden. In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady trees...and a collection of precious 'butterflies'--young women who have been kidnapped and intricately tattooed to resemble their namesakes, Overseeing it all is the Gardener, a brutal, twisted man obsessed with capturing and preserving his lovely specimens. When the garden is discovered, a survivor is brought in for questioning. FBI agents Victor Hanoverian and Brandon Eddison are tasked with piecing together one of the most stomach-churning cases of their careers. But the girl, known only as Maya, proves to be a puzzle herself. As her story twosts and turns, slowly shedding light on life inthe Butterfly Garden, Maya reveals old grudges, new saviors, and horrific tales of a man who'd go to any length to hold beauty captive. But the more she shares, the more the agents have to wonder what she's still hiding..."Back Cover. Fall 2017, part 2 New BooksN in the Libraries

The obelisk gate / N.K. Jemisin. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction JEM ""Intricate and extraordinary."--New York Times on (A New York Times Notable Book of 2015) The second novel in a new fantasy trilogy by Hugo, Nebula & World Fantasy Award nominated author N.K. Jemisin. THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS ... FOR THE LAST TIME. The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun -- once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger -- has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request. But if Essun does what he asks, it would seal the fate of the Stillness forever. Far away, her daughter Nassun is growing in power - and her choices will break the world. For more from N.K. Jemisin, check out: The Inheritance Trilogy The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms The Broken Kingdoms The Kingdom of Gods The Inheritance Trilogy (omnibus edition) Shades in Shadow: An Inheritance Triptych (e-only short fiction) The Awakened Kingdom (e-only novella) Dreamblood Duology The Killing Moon The Shadowed Sun The Broken Earth The Fifth SeasonThe Obelisk Gate"-- Provided by publisher.

The stone sky : the broken earth: Book Three / N.K. Jemisin. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction JEM ""Intricate and extraordinary." - New York Times on The Fifth Season THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS... FOR THE LAST TIME. The Moon will soon return. Whether this heralds the destruction of humankind or something worse will depend on two women. Essun has inherited the power of Alabaster Tenring. With it, she hopes to find her daughter Nassun and forge a world in which every orogene child can grow up safe. For Nassun, her mother's mastery of comes too late. She has seen the evil of the world, and accepted what her mother will not admit: that sometimes what is corrupt cannot be cleansed, only destroyed. The remarkable conclusion to the post-apocalyptic and highly acclaimed trilogy that began with the multi-award-nominated The Fifth Season. The Broken EarthThe Fifth SeasonThe Obelisk GateThe Stone Sky For more from N. K. Jemisin, check out: The Inheritance TrilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of Gods The Inheritance Trilogy (omnibus edition)Shades in Shadow: An Inheritance Triptych (e-only short fiction)The Awakened Kingdom (e-only novella) Dreamblood DuologyThe Killing MoonThe Shadowed Sun The Dreamblood Duology (omnibus)"-- Provided by publisher.

Farmer's son / N.E. Lasater. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction LAS "What do you do when you can't read? It's 1971 and nobody knows what's wrong with you. So how do you answer when your father calls you his defective son? Bobby McAllister doesn't know it, but his dyslexia isn't the only secret his family keeps. And it's not the only truth he himself will hide when he too becomes a farmer and fathers his own sons, passing on to them a lethal shame that will suddenly and tragically claim a cherished life."--Back cover.

Family / Micol Ostow. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction OST In the 1960s, seventeen-year-old Melinda leaves an abusive home for San Francisco, meets the charismatic Henry, and follows him to his desert commune where sex and drugs are free, but soon his "family" becomes violent against rich and powerful people and she is compelled to join in.

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Crimson shore / Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction PRE "A seemingly straightforward private case turns out to be much more complicated-and sinister-than Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast ever could have anticipated. Pendergast, together with his ward Constance Greene, travels to the quaint seaside village of Exmouth, Massachusetts, to investigate the theft of a priceless wine collection. But inside the wine cellar, they find something considerably more disturbing: a bricked-up niche that once held a crumbling skeleton. Pendergast and Constance soon learn that Exmouth is a town with a very dark and troubled history, and this skeleton may be only the first hint of an ancient transgression, kept secret all these years. But they will discover that the sins of the past are still very much alive. Local legend holds that during the 1692 witch trials in Salem, the real witches escaped, fleeing north to Exmouth and settling deep in the surrounding salt marshes, where they continued to practice their wicked arts. Then, a murdered corpse turns up in the marshes. The only clue is a series of mysterious carvings. Could these demonic symbols bear some relation to the ancient witches' colony, long believed to be abandoned? A terrible evil lurks beneath the surface of this sleepy seaside town-one with deep roots in Exmouth's grim history. And it may be that Constance, with her own troubled past, is the only one who truly comprehends the awful danger that she, Pendergast, and the residents of Exmouth must face . . ."--Publisher's Website

Angelopolis / Danielle Trussoni. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction TRU "Danielle Trussoni's bestselling first novel, Angelology, wove biblical lore, the Orpheus myth, and Milton's Rebel Angels into a present-day world tinged with the divine supernatural. The novel plunged two endearing loners--art historian V.A. Verlaine and Evangeline, a beautiful young nun--into an ancient battle between a secret society and mankind's most insidious enemies: angel- human hybrids known as the Nephilim. Now a decade has passed since Verlaine saw Evangeline alight from the Brooklyn Bridge, the sight of her wings a betrayal that haunts him still. The Nephilim are again on the rise, scheming to construct their own paradise--the Angelopolis-- and ruthlessly pursued by Verlaine in his new calling as an angel hunter. But when Evangeline materializes, Verlaine is besieged by doubts that will only grow as forces more powerful than even the Nephilim draw them from Paris to Saint Petersburg and deep into the provinces of Siberia and the Black Sea coast. A high-octane tale of abduction and liberation, treasure seeking and divine warfare, Angelopolis plumbs Russia's imperial past, modern genetics, and the archangel Gabriel's famous visitations to conceive a fresh tableau of history and myth that will, once again, enthrall readers the world over"-- Provided by publisher.