New Books
The World Almanac and
Book of Facts
Ken Park
Published continuously since 1868 by various publishers, The World Almanac remains
the gold standard of ready reference. The tales about its use are legion and apparently
true: World War II GIs placed it in their lockers along with Betty Grable photos;
after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Lyndon Johnson recited the presidential oath
from a copy of the almanac; and the book was smuggled to the U.S. hostages in
Tehran in 1979. This venerable and remarkable work publishes both its essential fare
(statistics, award winners, sports info, nature and science facts, etc.) while still
incorporating contemporary and fascinating new material (travel books for the armchair
traveler and a country music crossword puzzle whose answers refer to page numbers
in the text). The almanac now contains some color photographs and illustrations
as well. Covering events up to October 2005, the volume is a superb source for
very recent history. (From Library Journal)
The Job Hunting Guide: Transitioning from College to Career
Ron Krannich ,
Caryl Krannich
This Krannichs, (e.g., High Impact Resumes and Interview for Success), authors of more than 35 career books have organized this book into 13 chapters, each focusing on an aspect of the job searching process starting
with the importance of self-assessment and the formulation of an employer oriented objective. Other chapters include advice
on researching potential employers, writing effective resumes and cover letters, forming networks, interviewing, negotiating a salary
and benefits, turning a job into a long-term career, and much more. (From Library Journal)
Jay Block ,Michael
Betrus
202 Great Resumes! gives job hunters more of everything they need to get a great job. These resumes cover more professions, more resume styles and formats,
and more cutting- edge job search strategies than ever before. Fresh sample resumes for today's most sought-after professions are included, as well
as special samples for recent grads and those who've been out of work for extended periods. (From Publisher)
Book of the Month
The World is Flat:
A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century
Thomas Friedman
This new edition of The World is Flat is Thomas L. Friedman’s
account of the great changes taking place in our time, as lightning-swift advances in technology and
communications put people all over the globe in touch as never before-creating an explosion of wealth in
India and China, and challenging the rest of us to run even faster just to stay in place.
This updated and expanded edition features more than a hundred pages of fresh reporting and commentary,
drawn from Friedman’s travels around the world and across the American heartland--from anyplace where the
flattening of the world is being felt. (From Publisher)
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