New Humanities Resources - Fall 2017

Communication

/ The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games
by Mary Scannell
An invaluable resource for managers and team leaders that provides an array of activities aimed at helping improve issues with communication throughout their organizations. / / Swayed: How to Communicate for Impact
by Christina Harbridge
Increase your ability to connect with others, and learn how to use your words and actions to drive a conversation in a direction that will lead to the results you desire.
/ If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?
by Alan Alda
The talented actor has combined scientific research and his own life experience to create a guide for anyone with a desire to improve the way they communicate with others in all types of settings. / / Out Front: How Women Can Become Engaging, Memorable, and Fearless Speakers
by Deborah Shames
The author challenges women to conquer their fears of public speaking, providing them with techniques to help them unleash their power to communicate, lead, and triumph.

Language

/ The Truth About Language: What It Is and Where It Came From
by Michael C. Corballis
Corballis provides answers to thecomplex and controversialquestion of how language developed, arguing that although it is unique to humans, language was still a product of a long evolutionary process. / / Fluent Forever
by Gabriel Wyner
Wyner reveals the simple techniques he discovered while learning to speak 6 languages fluently. His tips make language learning more efficient and enjoyable.
/ Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
by Benny Lewis
This resource isdesigned to give you the confidence you need totackle language learning and become fluent in a new language at any age or level of skill. / / What the F: What Swearing Reveals about Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves
by Benjamin Bergen
Afascinating examination of one of the most overlooked topicsof human language: expletives, from their inception totheirintentional and unintentional use.

Philosophy/Religion

/ The Philosopher: A History in Six Types
by Justin E. H. Smith
Smith examines the history of philosophy by bringing to life six kinds of figures who have occupied the role of philosopher in a wide range of societies around the world. / / Choosing Our Religion: The Spiritual Lives of America’s Nones
by Elizabeth Drescher
Based on numerous interviews and surveys from across America, Drescher explores the spiritual lives and religious practices of those who are religiously unaffiliated.
/ Philosophy as Poetry
by Richard Rorty
This collection of essays provides an introduction to Rorty’s ideas and an understanding of his influence and the controversy that surrounded his work. / / Protestantism after 500 Years
edited by Thomas Albert Howard & Mark A. Noll
This book examines the historical significance of the Reformation and considers how we might expand and enrich the ongoing conversation about the impact of Protestantism.

Music

/ Encyclopedia of Classic Rock
by David Luhrssen with Michael Larson
Examining one of the most popular and enduring genres of American music, this encyclopedia of classic rockprovides an indispensable resource for cultural historians and music fans. / / Captain Fantastic: Elton John’s Stellar Trip Through the 70’s
by Tom Doyle
Documenting Elton John’s significant achievements and the private struggles that led to his suicide attempts and temporary retirement, this book draws on first-person interviews to trace the iconic rock artist's meteoric rise in the 1970s.
/ Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life
by Jonathan Gould
Aprovocative exploration of the tangled history of race and music in America that resonates strongly with the present day. / / Talking Guitar: Conversations with Musicians Who Shaped Twentieth-Century American Music
by Jas Obrecht
Obrecht compiles interviewsrevealing countless secrets of the art of guitar playing, the music industry, and the lives ofdistinguishedmusicians.

Arts & Film

/ Digital Design Theory: Reading from the Field
edited by Helen Armstrong
Accessible essays from designers and programmers examine the impact of computers on the field of design. / / 25 Women: Essays on Their Art
by Dave Hickey
This lively, expressive compilation reflects on the work of contemporary female artists through essays that blend together critique, history, and the author’s personal experiences.
/ The Art of Spray Paint
by Lori Zimmer
Fine-tune your painting skills and find out why spray paint has risen to become the hot medium around the globe. / / Explorers’ Sketchbooks: The Art of Discovery & Adventure
by Huw Lewis-Jones
Dozens of profiles of explorers in many fields reveal uncharted artistic creativity, detail, and elegance in their travels and studies.
/ Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-in Near You
by Charles Taylor
This book examines the gritty, nearly forgotten “B-movie” phenomenon of the 1970s and features a filmography of over 200 films from the era. / / Epic Tales from Ancient India: Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art
by Marika Sardar
This extraordinary collection of vivid paintings spans 400 centuries and depicts epic tales from Ancient India.

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