Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The bachelor next door The bachelor next door Kathryn Springer Dedicating all his time to the family business isn't easy for Brendan Kane, but he owes his foster parents big-time for taking him and his brothers in. So, when Brendan's mother hires Lily Michaels t… OL17825709W
The XX factor The XX factor Alison Wolf Explores how the growing number of professional women have impacted society, considering controversial perspectives on how the definition of female success has changed in ways that may not be support… OL18006699W
A window opens A window opens Elisabeth Egan "Alice Pearse thought she would live happily ever after...then she realized she was in the wrong story...[and] realizes the question is not whether it's possible to have it all, but what does she--Al… OL19662211W
Unfinished business Unfinished business Anne-Marie Slaughter "When Anne-Marie Slaughter accepted her dream job as the first female director of policy planning at the U.S. State Department in 2009, she was confident she could juggle the demands of her position … OL19666461W
Rebŏriji Rebŏriji Rob Moore Life Leverage means taking control of your life, easily balancing your work and free time, making the most money with the minimum time input & wastage, and living a happier and more successful life. … OL19713438W
Resilience Resilience Lisa Lisson "Lisa Lisson's life seemed perfect: she had married her high school sweetheart, applied her marketing degree to a position at FedEx Express Canada, and risen to become a vice president (and would ult… OL19718855W
Fully connected Fully connected Julia Hobsbawm The first book to define what social health means in the modern workplace, and the implications for individuals and society of being 'always on' in a hyper-connected world. OL19762198W
Leading the life you want Leading the life you want Stewart D. Friedman "Must professional accomplishments come at the expense of having a full life? Not according to Wharton professor and leadership and work-life expert Stewart D. Friedman. In his new book, Friedman ide… OL19988181W
Here's the plan Here's the plan Allyson Downey For many women who become mothers, the greatest professional hurdle they'll need to overcome has little to do with "work-life balance." Whether you call it the "Mommy Bias" or the "Parenting Penalty,… OL20025453W
How to be an artist without losing your mind, your shirt, or your creative compass How to be an artist without losing your mind, your shirt, or your creative compass JoAnneh Nagler "Whether you're a new graduate, considering a job change, or a creative type who isnt finding time to pursue your passions, dont fall for this line: “Do what you love and the money will follow.” The … OL20027641W
The fifth trimester The fifth trimester Lauren Smith Brody Presents a guide for new moms coping with the demands of the real world after childbirth, offering advice on everything from returning to work and maintaining a work/life balance to breastfeeding and… OL20050982W
Work's intimacy Work's intimacy Gregg, Melissa This title provides an account of online technology and its impact on the work and lifestyles of professional employees. It moves between the offices and homes of today's salaried professionals to pr… OL20547352W
Ella, él y el Danés / Her, Him, and the Dane Ella, él y el Danés / Her, Him, and the Dane Ana Álvarez 297 pages ; 22 cm OL25635600W
Working life Working life Catherine Truss How do employees feel about their work? And what can employers do to raise levels of engagement? This work presents a report based on a nationwide survey of 2000 employees conducted in July 2006. It … OL27274970W
The trouble with keeping mum The trouble with keeping mum Rosie Wallace Annie Cochrane has it all up in the air: a demanding job in the Scottish Government, a teenage son with problems at school, and a mother whose behaviour is getting increasingly erratic. There just ar… OL28600456W
Amazing mentors Amazing mentors Karilee Halo Shames As our first daughter approached puberty, I suggested she invite a circle of women from our dance class to share their wisdom with her. The women came, and began to share their secrets. One by one, t… OL28757990W