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Ghost Work: How to Stop Silicon Valley From Building a new Global Underclass

The Future of Work

The Role of Work in the 21st Century

Political instability, growing wealth inequality, and new technological innovation has left many feeling insecure about their current and future employment and the role of work in society. While insecurities about the state of politics, economics, and technology are not new, the past decade has seen unprecedented changes. The books on this list share a common theme of trying to understand the changes to workplaces and labor in the early 21st century which with we are currently grappling with and their future implications.

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Growing Your Child

Child development & child psychology

Conventional wisdom abounds when it comes to the topic of child-rearing. However, a well-considered and well-researched scientific inquiry is just as helpful. The books on this list look at child development through the lenses of neurology, developmental psychology, and cognitive science. Take the guilt out of the guesswork and let science work its magic.

Becoming a Yoga Instructor

Introduction to Yoga

As we welcome the new year and make resolutions, many of us will pursue new forms of exercise and ways to get in touch with our mind and body. A popular way is through yoga. Yoga, a physical and spiritual practice that originated in India, can be practiced at home or with others in group class settings. However, you don't need to buy a membership or any fancy equipment to explore yoga and learn more about the practice. 

Sorry I'm Late I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan

Beyond Susan Cain's "Quiet"

Books for introverts

With the holiday season wrapping up, us introverts sure are glad the parties are about over. Now, it’s finally time to take advantage of the winter weather and snuggle up with a book or ten. In the list below, find stories with which to commiserate, instruction on making the most of your introverted tendencies, and ideas on how to manage in a world built for our extroverted and ambiverted counterparts.

The Annotated Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Contextualizing "Little Women"

Critical and historical writing on Alcott's classic novel

There’s no doubt of the lasting popularity of Louisa May Alcott’s

Cluttered Mess to Organized Success

Beyond KonMari

10 Books to Help You Get Organized

If one of your goals for the new year is to get organized and declutter, you might not want to bring another book into the house -- at least, not permanently. The library is a great resource for books on organizing your home, digital files and your life.

Impeachment A Citizen's Guide by Cass Sunstein

Impeachment

What it all means and its history

Impeachment. It’s a word increasingly present in our news cycles and everyday discussions. Regardless of where your feelings on current events fall, you may be wondering what, exactly, “impeachment” means and what the process looks like. We’re here to help you navigate the goings-on on the Hill, starting with this list of books on the impeachment process and its history in the United States.

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Staff Picks: "Prince Albert" & "The Spice King"

A German prince who influenced his adopted nation. A junior botanist is asked to spy. Here are two well-written titles, non-fiction and fiction, I enjoyed reading this month. Copies of the books are available to check out from the library system.

Book Cover of The Classical Music Companion

Intro to Classical Music

Classical music can be one of the most daunting topics for someone to get interested in. Although other forms of art such as literature and visual art have been around for centuries as well, classical music somehow seems like it existed for hundreds of years and then kind of stopped being created, leaving it stuck in the past and somewhat difficult to start discovering.

Book Cover of Club Soccer 101

An Intro To The World of Soccer

For a long time, soccer has been the most popular sport in many places all over the world. Much of South America, Europe, Africa and Asia are crazy for the game. It seems as though the United States was resistant to it for a long time, but it has slowly but surely been gaining momentum here.

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