Where Men Win Glory

An investigative look at the life of NFL star Pat Tillman and the firefight that killed him in Afghanistan after he'd left his football career to join the Army in the wake of the September 11th attacks.

Where Men Win Glory
by Jon Krakauer
Find it in the library at call number GV939 .T49K73 2009

The Art of Barter

Websites like Craigslist and Freecycle, not to mention the crummy economy have helped bring about a renaissance in second-hand goods and the focus of this book: bartering for goods and services in our modern society.

The Art of Barter
by Karen S. Hoffman and Shera D. Dalin
Find it in the library at call number HF1019 .H64 2010 

Thinking Like a Lawyer

A book "about the thinking, reasoning and argumentative methods of lawyers and judges..." that can help anyone think and argue more effectively.

Thinking Like a Lawyer
by Frederick Schaur
Find it in the library at call number K212 .S325 2009

Splendid Heritage

A catalog of Native American art spanning centuries and mediums, all organized by categories such as celebrating life, warriors and hunters and women's domain.

Splendid Heritage
edited by John Warnock and Marva Warnock
Find it in the library at call number E98 .A73 N34 2009

The Circus Fire

The story of a deadlly fire that tore through a Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance in Hartford, Connecticut. 

The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy
by Stewart O'Nan
Find it in the library at call number F104 .H3O5 2001

The Monty Hall Problem

The intriguing story of the mathematical brain teaser that asks a game show contestant to choose one of three doors to find a single prize. After the person makes their choice, the host revels one of the remaining two doors to be a dud. Should the contestant change their mind and pick the remaining door, or stick with their initial choice?

The Monty Hall Problem
by Jason Rosenhouse
Find it in the library at call number QA95 .R67 2009

Power Trip

A travelogue survey of the state of energy consumption across the nation and some promising ideas to address our addiction to fossil fuels.

Power Trip: The Love Story of America's Love Affair with Energy
by Amanda Little
Find it in the library at call number HD9502 .U52L568 2010

Extraordinary, Ordinary People

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's memoir of her family, career and growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama.

Extraordinary, Ordinary People
by Condoleezza Rice
Find it in the library at call number E840.8 .R48A3 2010

Packing for Mars

Keeping with the engaging syle used in her previous titles Stiff and Bonk, author Mary Roach takes us on a journey through NASA and science to look at what life as a space explorer might actually be like.

Packing for Mars
by Mary Roach
Find it in the library at call number QH327 .R63 2010

Deeper Than Gold

A look at some of the many Native American tribes and individuals of the Sierra foothills, including the Central Sierra Miwuk of Tuolumne County.

Deeper than Gold: A Guide to Indian Life in the Sierra Foothills
by Brian Bibby, photos by Dugan Aguilar
Find it in the library at call number E78 .C15B475 2005

The Wind Doesn't Need a Passport

A collection of stories about the people, places and challenges of the border region between the United States and Mexico.

The Wind Doesn't Need a Passport: Stories fromt he U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
by Tyche Hendricks
Find it in the library at call number HN79 .A165H46 2010

The Little Book of Plagiarism

Literally the size of a postcard, this tiny book looks at the big problem of copying someone's work without giving them credit.

The Little Book of Plagiarism
by Richard A. Posner
Find it in the library at call number K1485 .P67 2007

Child Sense

A guide for engaging the senses of young children to improve communication and make life a little easier for parents and kids alike.

Child Sense
by Priscilla J. Dunstan
Find it in the library at call number BF723 .S35D86 2009

The Little Book of Stress Relief

Dude, Relax is GPS tool #3. Need some more ideas to help you calm down? Check out our stress relief display, which includes this book offering "52 prescriptions for a calmer life."

The Little Book of Stress Relief
by David Posen, MD
Find it in the library at call number RA785 .P68 2003

First Peoples in a New World

This is a story about the first Americans: what we know about who they were, how they got here and what North America was like when they arrived.

First Peoples in a New World: Colonizing Ice Age America
By David J. Meltzer
Find it in the library at call number E77.9 .M45 2009.

Disconnect

GPS for Success Tool #2 is disconnect: pledge to leave outside distractions behind while in class or doing homework. For more tips and tools for being a successful student, see Becoming a Master Student and the rotating titles in the library's GPS for Success display. 

Becoming a Master Student
by Dave Ellis
Find it in the library at call number LB1049 .B436 2011

Escape from Cubicle Nation

The outgrowth of the author's popular blog encouraging folks to follow her lead by saying goodbye to corporate America and striking out on her own.

Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur
by Pamela Slim
Find it in the library at call number HB615 .S65 2010

Do Prisons Make Us Safer?

Expert researchers look at various aspects of incarceration to answer the question of the impact prisons have on public safety. Each section includes an extensive list of references for further study.

Do Prisons Make Us Safer? The Benefits and Costs of the Prison Boom
edited by Steven Raphael and Michael A. Stoll
Find it in the library at call number HV9469 .D75 2009

The Essential Drucker

Essays culled from six decades of work by management legend Peter F. Drucker, organized into three sections: management, individuals and society.

The Essential Drucker
by Peter F. Drucker
Find it in the library at call number HD31 .D7672 2008

eBooks

Winter break is upon us and the library will be closed until Jan. 10th, 2011, the first day of the spring semester. While we're closed you can still access our online resources from off-campus, including nearly 17,000 electronic books across all disciplines. From the library catalog simply click the maroon electronic resources button, select the link for Columbia students, enter your student ID and birthdate and voilà!

Have a wonderful break and see you in the spring.