Author Archives: Amanda Howell

New Stuff Tuesday – January 5, 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Amanda Howell

The Smarter Screen:Surprising Ways to Influence and Improve Online Behavior by Shlomo Benartzi, with Jonah Lehrer HF5415.32 .B46 2015 New Arrivals, 2nd floor When we buy online, do we make better or worse decisions? Shlomo Benartzi, a behavioral economist and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 24, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Evolution of an American Youth Culture by Douglas Brode HQ27 .B685 2015 New Arrivals, 2nd floor If you’re interested in history, film, music, or popular culture in general, take some time to check … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — October 13, 2015

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Amanda Howell

The Film Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Film and the Film Industry by Ephraim Katz with Ronald Dean Nolen PN1993.45 .K34 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Are you a film buff? Want to learn more about your favorite actors, specific … Continue reading →

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Business Research: Which Source Should I Use?

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Amanda Howell

It’s the start of a new semester, and as you look at your syllabus you might see some assignments that seem like they’ll be a lot of work. Perhaps you’ll have to write a marketing plan or conduct a feasibility … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 1, 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Amanda Howell

How to Start a Creative Business: The Jargon-Free Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs by Doug Richard HD62.5 .R532 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor There is a misconception that you can’t have a creative mind and a business mind. It’s one or … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Statista

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Often at the Andersen Library Reference Desk, people stop by and ask where they can find statistics on a specific topic. “I’m looking for the number of World of Warcraft subscribers.” “I want to know the amount of funding the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday: July 21, 2015

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Cool: How the brain’s hidden quest for cool drives our economy and shapes our world by Steven Quartz and Anette Asp HF5415.32 .Q37 2015 New Arrivals, 2nd floor What do designer jeans and neuroscience have in common? Steven Quartz and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 2, 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Economics of the Undead: Zombies, Vampires, and the Dismal Science edited by Glen Whitman and James Dow HQ801 .E334 2014 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor If you’re a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, True Blood, or The Walking Dead … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday: April 21, 2015

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Frugal Innovation: How To Do More With Less by Navi Radjou and Jaideep Prabhu HD45 .R245 2014 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor Businesses today must make the most of limited time and budgets, getting high quality, sustainable, and innovative products … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Money Smart Week

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Amanda Howell

This week is Money Smart Week! If you’re worried about your future financial position, take advantage of some of the activities scheduled across Wisconsin. Topics covered include banking, insurance, investing, entrepreneurship, and more. Money Smart Week was first established in … Continue reading →

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