Before You Buy a Business Book
Susan Heathfield, About Human Resources
Avoid the siren call of the latest and greatest business book. When you spot a book that says, "buy me," resist the urge unless you can use the book right now. I own so many unread books. These tips can help you avoid the same needless expenditures.

Top 3 Leadership Books
F. John Reh, About Management
Leadership is different than management. It entails visualizing the goal and effectively communicating that goal. It is the art of getting people to move together toward a goal they don't yet see. These three books, of all the books on the subject, best capture that unique idea.

Top Picks for Tough Times
Elizabeth Mitchell, About Portalnd, Oregon
They say we're in a recession. Portlanders buckle down for some difficult times. We hear about layoffs and job stress. Here are some books and resources to support you during tough times.

Biotech/Biomedical Books
Yali Friedman, About Biotech/Biomedical
A selection of book reviews for the biotechnology industry. Titles range from business to careers to bioinformatics.

Metals Books
Jason Nadeau, About Metals
Sources of books related to metals, metallurgy and metal manufacturing. A good selection of handbooks and standards references.

Internet Technology and Business Books
Imran Hameed, About Internet Technology
A selection of six recent books covering J2EE, PHP, MySQL, physics of information, biometrics and management of technology.

Retail Industry Books
Melody Vargas, About Retail Industry
Textbooks, business books and other intellectual property publications to help retailers learn and run their businesses. Includes the stories behind such companies as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Disney and more.

Telecommunications Books
Jenny McKinney, About Telecom
References, guides and books on telecommunications technology. Find information on call centers, networks and international telecommunications law.

Logistics/Supply Chain Books
Jeff Ashcroft, About Logistics/Supply Chain
A top ten listing of relatively current logistics and supply chain management books. Includes selections for both new and seasoned logistics professionals.

Java Books
William Wagers, About Java
Reviews of Java, C# and .NET books, including a hand-picked list of the top ten Java books on the market. From new books to classics, check this list before buying.

Desktop Publishing for Non-Designer Small Businesses
Jacci Howard Bear, About Desktop Publishing
As a small business owner you may -- often out of necessity -- create your own logos, business cards, brochures, and other marketing materials. It's important to make a good impression with your printed materials. These books assist you in putting your best foot forward by teaching the basics of design and offering an excellent assortment of desktop publishing projects for business use.

Essential Composite References
Every composite library needs to cover a few basic topics: laminate analysis, manufacturing and testing. A broader handbook or two and a general engineering reference will round out the collection nicely. The books below are the ones I find myself turning to most often.

Composites/Plastics Bookstore
An extensive selection of recommended books and book reviews for the composites and plastics industries. Topics include laminate analysis, manufacturing, testing, handbooks, specific materials and general engineering references.

Predictors and Promises for Your HR Future
If you wish to jump start your progress in the HR profession, these books will tell you where to invest your time and attention. They are recent, on-target, study-based and key for professional growth. They identify key trends for you to adopt now.

My Favorite Recent Business Reads
Business books are often boring. They offer few "real world" examples of the touted philosophy or recommendations in action. I've selected these books; they're the best I've read recently. They'll hold your interest and demonstrate theory in action.

Books About Consulting: Internal or External
Want to learn more about starting and managing a consulting practice? These books will help you grow a professional, successful consulting practice. Learn more!

Little Books With Big Impact
One current trend in business books is the short book, often written as a story or fable. These books are approachable, useful and may help encourage more people to read. They pack a solid punch in a small package. Read some of my favorites! I think you'll quickly agree with my assessment and understand why they have such universal appeal.