Leadership therapy : inside the mind of Microsoft by Anna Rowley - HD57.7 .R69 2008

"Leadership Therapy is a perfect book to consult on your journey to mastery. Anna Rowley brings to this work an impressive background of rigorous research in human performance combined with the applied experience of an executive coach to one of the world’s most extraordinary companies. I encourage you to take advantage of this unique practical and uplifting resource in discovering who you are as a leader." - Jim Kouzes, bestselling author of The Leadership Challenge and A Leader’s Legacy

The ghost war by Alex Berenson - PS3602.E25 G48 2008

“CIA agent John Wells returns, in a novel that reaches beyond today's headlines to foretell dangers yet to come, from the author of The Faithful Spy- ‘one of the best spy stories ever told’" - The Wall Street Journal

The killing ground by Jack Higgins - PR6058.I343 K55 2007

“For intelligence operative Sean Dillon, it begins with a routine passport check. But the events it will lead to will be as bloody as any he has ever known. … Filled with dark suspense, driven by characters of complexity and passion, this novel once again proves that, in the words of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Jack Higgins is the dean of intrigue novelists. He has no equal." - Publisher

Prepared for rage by Dana Stabenow - PS3569.T1249 P74 2008

“If you haven’t discovered this splendid North Country series, now is the time. . . . Highly entertaining.”—USA Today on Hunter’s Moon

Marching toward hell : America and Islam after Iraq by Michael Scheuer - DS35.74.U6 S34 2008

“Marching Toward Hell is not just another attack on the Bush administration. Rather, it sounds a critical alarm that must be heard in order to preserve the nation's security. Scheuer outlines the ways that America's foreign policy since the end of the Cold War has undermined the very goals for which we are fighting and played right into bin Laden's hands. The ongoing instability in Iraq, for example, has provided al Qaeda and its allies with the one thing they want most: a safe haven from which to launch operations across borders into countries that were previously difficult for them to reach. With U.S. forces and resources spread thinner every day, the war has depleted our strength and brought al Qaeda a kind of success that it could not have achieved on its own.” - Editorial Reviews

A company with a mission : Rodman Rockefeller and the International Basic Economy Corporation, 1947-1985 - HD2796.I58 D87 2006

“This is the story of idea that business should have a mission beyond merely earning money. It is a chronicle of the lives of people who believed deeply in that idea and devoted much of their lives to it….” - Kenneth Durr

An Irish country village by Patrick Taylor - PR9199.3.T36 I75 2008

“An Irish Country Doctor makes for escapist, delightful fun.”—Publishers Weekly

Storm and conquest by by Stephen Taylor - DC202.3 .T39 2008

“This is the story of that season. It brings together the terrifying ordeal of men, women, and children caught at sea in hurricanes, and those who survived to take up the battle to drive the French from the Eastern seas. Mauritius must be taken at any cost. 8 pages of color, 8 pages of black-and-white illustrations; 4 maps.” - Editorial Reviews

The final move beyond Iraq by Mike Evans - BR516 .E93 2008

“New York Times best-selling author Evans calls on a slumbering church to stand against evil in The Final Move Beyond Iraq, the latest of his worksabout the volatile Middle East. Evans also challenges America to act decisively in 2007 because, he believes, Iran will soon reach the point of no return in its nuclear program. A political conservative who has served as personal confidant to many of Israel s top leaders, Evans declares that PresidentGeorge W. Bush was right to invade Iraq and that having a base for democracy in the region is essential. However, the author is more worried about Iran, which he sees as the current financier and exporter of Islamofascism, a form of radical Islam that seeks global domination. Rather than simply getting Iraq to police itself, Evans believes, the priority of the war should be on defeating Iran s nuclear plans. Evans urges the church to wake up and pray like the prophet Daniel did in the 21 days that brought deliverance to his people. Political conservatives will find Evans to be an ally and staunch advocate of the war on terror. Christine D. Johnson-- Christian Retailing: May 7, 2007" - Editorial Reviews

Charlie Wilson's war by George Crile - DS371.2 C75 2003

“A longtime Sixty Minutes producer investigates the expenditure of what eventually amounted to $1 billion a year to support Afghanistan's Mujahideen in their battle against the Soviets.” - Library Journal

The story of the noncommissioned officer corps : the backbone of the Army by David W. Hogan, Jr. - UB408.5 .S76 2007

“This new edition preserves the format, attention to anecdote, and mixture of art and text that made the original to popular. We have added chapters on Desert Storm and a new Epilogue to carry the story forward. We have also added a chapter on the critical role of NCOs to the success of the famous Levis and Clark Expedition,….” – John Brown, Brigadier General, US Army Chief of Military History

Courage and air warfare : the Allied aircrew experience in the Second World War by Mark K. Wells - D786 .W44 1995

“The work offers an examination of the sensitive subject of "Lack of Moral Fibre" - the inability to undertake further flights because of stress. The Allied air forces took distinctly different approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and disposal of emotional casualties.” - Editorial Reviews

Stocks, bonds, bills, and inflation, SBBI Yearbook. Valuation edition. - HG4501 .S7949

“The SBBI® Valuation Yearbook is the industry standard reference for determining company risk and cost of capital. Express Business Valuation, ValuSource Pro and Business Valuation Manager Pro use SBBI® as the basis of calculating discount and capitalization rates. This is a must-have valuation book.” - Unlimited Learning Resources

The air war, 1939-1945 by Richard J. Overy - D785 .O9 2005

“Originally published in 1980 and still the best one-volume aerial history of World War II, Richard Overys classic work remains profound and highly original. Far from just an account of the various air battles, Professor Overy treats the air war as a complex and fascinating historical web, woven out of grand strategy, economic mobilization, the recruitment of science, and the nature of leadership and training….” - Editorial Reviews

Transforming an Army at war : designing the modular force, 1991-2005 by William M. Donnelly - UA25 .D66 2007

“Transforming an Army at War examines the origins of the modular concept, the reasons for undertaking it, and the process for develop­ing modular unit designs. The Army had been exploring the notion of modularity since shortly after the end of the Cold War. Modularity, at its most basic, was the idea for creating a pool of standardized, self-contained units—combat, support, and headquarters—that could plug into (and unplug from) unit formations as needed with minimal augmentation or reorganization. A modular force would greatly improve the Army’s ability to configure packages of units tailored for specific missions by the regional combatant commands….” - Editorial Reviews

U.S. Marines in the Korean War edited by Charles R. Smith - DS919 .U7 2007

“The Korean War was the first major armed clash between Free World and Communist forces, in what was to be called the Cold War… It focus of the various authors who wrote these historically related works on Korea did so to remember those Marines who fought and dies in what some historians sometimes characterized as the 'forgotten war'….” – Dr. C.P. Neimeyer Director of Marine Corps History

Cruisers of World War Two : an international encyclopedia by M.J. Whitley - V820 .W47 1999

“A glance at the table of contents shows that there were a lot of cruisers in World War II! Ships are listed for 18 countries, of which Great Britain had the greatest number of distinct classes - 20 in all, although the USA had more ships. The cruisers described in this book varied enormously in size, from the Japanese Yubaris (under 3000 tons) to the massive American... " - by T. D. Welsh

Long hard road : NCO experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq - DS371.413 .L66 2007

“The work is prepared in two sections: the first we call Sotries from Afghanistan and the second, Stories from Iraq.” – US Army Sergeants Major Academy

Sir John Fisher's naval revolution by Nicholas A. Lambert - DA89.1.F5 L36 2002

“This is a major revisionist interpretation of British naval policy as conceived and carried out by Admiral Sir John Fisher as First Sea Lord between late 1904 and early 1910. In fact, there appears to be hardly a single conventional assumption about Fisher's policies, and the policies and technical flexibility of the Admiralty during this period that is not subject to...” - by Steven Zoraster

A Muslim archipelago : Islam and politics in Southeast Asia by Max L. Gross - HV6433.S644 G767 2007

“... just as sound policies for engaging Muslims cannot be formulated without a thorough understanding of history, this understanding will not come about from clichéd notions of Islam. Dr. Gross’ book, therefore, is not merely an academic exercise but is highly instructive in helping to devise an approach for those who have an interest in seeing long-term stability in the region…” – Anwar Ibrahim

Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian military : historical perspectives - U21.5 .A26 2007

“The latest addition to the Canadian Forces Leadership Institute’s Strategic leadership Writing Project, an initiative that collects and disseminates relevant leadership lessons and insights to members of the Canadian Forces, International academics, and the general public…” – Colonel Bernd Horn

Fighting fit : the Singapore Armed Forces by Mickey Chiang - UA853.S5 C48 1990

“The book is all about the history of the Singapore Armed Forces. It shows the beginning till the present days. There are many big and clear pictures that go with the text. The text gives a detailed anaylsis of why compulsory national service is needed and what the phases are. The book also shows the many different vocations in the army, navy and air force and what their roles are. I would recomend this book to anyone who is interested in the military” - Reader Reviews

A strategic analysis of the Hohenlinden and Marengo Campaigns by Heinrich von Bulow - DC221 .B93 2004

“With regards to this work, Napoleon is quoted on the title page of it a saying, 'If you wish to learn how to beat a superior army with an inferior one, study the maxims of this writer; you will then have an understanding of the science of war; it will prescribe the opposite of what it is necessary to know.'” – Heinrich Von Bulow

State of the World 2008 : Innovations for a Sustainable Economy - HC59.S734 2008

"State of the World 2008 makes it clear that our planet and every individual on it face substantial environmental challenges. From the buildup of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere to significant water shortages and a wide range of pollution and natural resource management issues, the road to a sustainable economy is full of potholes. But there are signs of hope. As documented throughout this volume, the pace and scale of environmental innovation is extraordinary." - World Watch Institute

2008 Economic Report of the President - HC106.5 .A34

"..is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices. The Economic Report of the President is transmitted to Congress no later than ten days after the submission of the Budget of the United States Government. Supplementary reports can be issued to the Congress which contain additional and/or revised recommendations..." - GPO

Learning large lessons by David E. Johnson, Updated Edition - Q180.A1 R29

"The relative roles of U.S. ground and air power in warfighting have shifted since the end of the Cold War. To assess this shift (i.e., between the Army and Air Force, respectively), the author of this report analyzed post-Cold War conflicts in Iraq (1991), Bosnia (1995), Kosovo (1999), Afghanistan (2001), and Iraq (2003). " - Editorial Reviews

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget of the U.S. Government - HJ2051 .F4

"Transmitted to Congress on February 4, 2008. Covers the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. Contains the Budget Message of the President, information on the President's budget and management priorities, and budget overviews organized by agency, including assessments of their performance." - GPO

Jane’s Sentinel Country Risk Assessments - UA15.A1 N688

“Jane's Sentinel Country Risk Assessments provide you with in-depth, up-to-date and accurate data and analysis on the latest events and trends in political, security and economic affairs. They provide a comprehensive one-stop information source covering 190 states and 30 territories. Jane's worldwide intelligence network of over 120 expert contributors delivers incisive and impartial analysis to help you protect your economic, strategic and political interests.” – Jane’s

Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 18th Ed. by Norman Polmar - VA61 .S472

“Want to find out details about standard U.S. Naval defense systems? This is the book. Ideal for defense enthusiasts, analysts, historians and academic researchers, this volume has very hard to find data and info about virtually everything the U.S. Navy can float, submerge, haul, shoot, or fly.” – Heather L. Parisi

Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems 15 Ed. by Norman Friedman - VF145 .F85

“Long recognized as the most comprehensive reference work available on the subject, this guide remains the only complete reference to the weapons currently in service in ships, submarines, and naval aircraft around the world. It is the only book of its type to explain the transformation of the U.S. Navy into a network-centric force, a transformation that has had immense consequences for choices of tactics, weapons, services, and the systems coordinating them. This guide also offers unparalleled coverage of the weapons, sensors, and command systems of the world’s navies, both those the U.S. Navy works with and those it may have to fight.” - Editorial Reviews

2008 Standard & Poor's register of corporations, directors and executives - HG4057 .A4

"...a comprehensive source of business and investment information, offering on-line access to Standard & Poor’s independent research, data and commentary on stocks, bonds, funds, and industries." - NetAdvantage

Official Congressional Directory, 110th Congress, 2007-2008 - JK1011 2007-08

"The Congressional Directory is the official directory of the U.S. Congress, prepared by the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP). Published since 1888, the Congressional Directory presents short biographies of each member of the Senate and House, listed by state or district, and additional data, such as committee memberships, terms of service, administrative assistants and/or secretaries, and room and telephone numbers. It also lists officials of the courts, military establishments, and other Federal departments and agencies, including D.C. government officials, governors of states and territories, foreign diplomats, and members of the press, radio, and television galleries." - GPO

Carroll Publishing Federal Directory Winter 2008 - JK6.F42

Comprehensive and current information about the personnel, organizations and structure of federal government of the United States.

2008 National Building Cost Manual by Dave Ogershok - TH435 .B932

"The NBC is great and it has a wide variety of new products including solid wall estimating and mobile home estimating.... " - T. Shields

Jane's World Railways 2007-2008 - TF1.J33 2007-08

"...It is not just the technological development of hight-speed rail that is the focus of industry attention: commerical initiatives are also being pursued...." - Executive Overview

Federal Personnel Guide 2008 - JK8.F3

"2008 Federal Personnel Guide for guidance on federal government policy, rules and regulationsthat affect the way you handle your employees. Plus guidance on the development of your career and your retirement." - LRP Publications

Jane's International Defence Directory 2008 - UC260 .I53

"With details of thousands of organisations and personnel in the defence industry, this authoritative resource is the most comprehensive of its kind. Featuring government and diplomatic agencies; associations, defence forces as well as manufacturers, distributors and sales and service companies; and company divisions and field offices. Entries contain address, telephone, fax and electronic contact details; previous organisation identities, financial and statistical information; personnel details, parent and subsidiary information; as well as details of products, services and activities, all presented in a concise manner. " - Jane's

The Naval Institute guide to combat fleets of the world : Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems by Eric Wertheim 15th ed. - VA40 .F642

"There is absolutely nothing that compares with the Naval Institute's Combat Fleets of the World. Superbly comprehensive and authoritative, this volume provides accurate, up-to-date information. The researcher and military enthusiast will find the book absolutely essential and the price a bargain." --The Hook

A Better War : the unexamined victories and final tragedy of America's last years in Vietnam by Lewis Sorley - DS558 .S65 1999

“...a comprehensive and long-overdue examination of the immediate post-Tet offensive years .... [Sorley is a] first-rate historian.” - The New York Times Book Review, Jeffrey Record

Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence - D568.4 .L4 1997

“The monumental work that assured T.E. Lawrence's place in history as "Lawrence of Arabia." Not only a consummate military history, but also a colorful epic and a lyrical exploration of the mind of a great man who helped shape the Middle East as it exists today.” - Wordsworth

The Sling and the stone : on war in the 21st century by Thomas Hammes - U241 .H38 2006

“This is a stimulating – nay, provocative – book that should cause military readers and all associated with the security of the United States to question their fundamental assumptions. It is also a gutsy book because the author, a serving officer, asserts in effect that the Secretary of Defense, his team in the Pentagon, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are wrong in the way they are fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He further contends that the United States stands a good chance of losing its wars in the future unless the forces confront the realities of warfare in this century.” - Parameters: U.S. Army War College Quarterly, Autumn 2005

Shadow Warriors : the untold story of traitors, saboteurs, and the party of surrender by Kenneth R. Timmerman - DS79.76 .T56 2007

“Shadow Warriors shows that George W. Bush never got the first rule of Washington: People are policy. He allowed his political enemies to run roughshod over his administration. This insider’s look at secret White House meetings, political backstabbing, and war-room summits is an eye-opening account of the mind-set that is crippling our effectiveness in Iraq and around the world.” - Editorial Reviews

Day of Empire : how hyperpowers rise to global dominance and why they fall by Amy Chua - JC539 .C58 2007

"Scintillating history, breathtaking in scope and chock-full of insight. Amy Chua argues persuasively that the real key to acquiring and maintaining great power lies in the ability to attract and assimilate, rather than to coerce or intimidate.”—Andrew J. Bacevich, author of The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War

The Spirit of Democracy : the struggle to build free societies throughout the world by Larry Diamond - JC423 .D56 2008

“The Spirit of Democracy asks whether democracy is something that can exist only in rich and educated countries, those with a strong middle class. Do all people actually want democracy, or do some — the Chinese perhaps — believe that a form of authoritarianism is the best way to run a country?..." - New York Times

The Fighting 69th : one remarkable National Guard Unit's journey from Ground Zero to Baghdad by Sean Michael Flynn - UA363.5 69th .F59 2007

"The Fighting 69th is more than a story about the impact of terrorism, the war on Iraq, or the current administration’s failures. It is the story of how regular citizens come to grips with challenges far starker than what they have been prepared for. Flynn’s dark humor, empathy, and candor make for a fresh look at who our soldiers are and what they do when faced with their toughest challenges." – Editorial Reviews

One Soldier’s War by Arkady Babchenko - DK511.C37 B33 2007

"One Soldier’s War is a visceral and unflinching memoir of a young Russian soldier’s experience in the Chechen wars that brilliantly captures the fear, drudgery, chaos, and brutality of modern combat…” – Editorial Reviews

Journals 1952 -2000 by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. - E175.5.S38 A3 2007

“At first Journals was slow going, but as I read on it became more and more interesting. There was fascination because I was learning Schlesinger's impressions as they happened, However, I was reading from an historical perspective so I knew what was going to happen next. When I finished the book which ends just as the 2000 election was being disputed I missed learning Schlesinger's insightful perspective. I searched the Internet for any writing he did about the present administration. He was really there throughout our recent history with an intelligent viewpoint.”- Randy Wone

Faith by George Weigel - BL65.T47 W45 2007

“Absolutely masterful: the moral principles, the strategy, and the tactics to win this war for the survival of the West and democracy are all here—coherent and persuasive. Osama bin Laden and Ahmadinejad will hate this little book above all others.” —R. James Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency

The memory doctor : fun, simple techniques to improve memory & boost your brain power by Douglas J. Mason -- BF385 .M38 2007

"A clinical neuropsychologist and recognized memory expert presents a fun and easy-to-use collection of puzzles, exercises, and fascinating facts designed to super-charge memory and foster amazing mental agility." - Harperaudio