Harvard Local Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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Spirits of America

Andromeda Lisle

Harvard Local

Local BIPOC artist Andromeda Lisle works in a wide variety of mediums, from painting & printmaking, to her book "Spirits of America." Shop her beautifully handcrafted pieces now through December 31 at this year's virtual #ABWinterMarket! https://t.co/Jhh3LdkzrI https://t.co/WnEtIfl2XT

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I Came as a Shadow: An Autobiography

John Thompson

Harvard Local

Join the #HarvardEdPortal for a book discussion on leadership & ambition, featuring "I Came As A Shadow: An Autobiography" by John Thompson, legendary Georgetown Men's Basketball coach. RSVP for free by April 13! https://t.co/7YNOvGBikW #AllstonBrighton #CambMA https://t.co/IQWz2Kpha0

Hardcover, 2020

$29.99$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book

United States Water Law: An Introduction

John W. Johnson

Harvard Local

Join @HoughtonLib on 12/16 for an introduction to Harvard’s rare book & manuscript library. You'll visit exhibitions & display rooms dedicated to English writer Samuel Johnson, Romantic poet John Keats, American poet Emily Dickinson & more. RSVP for free: https://t.co/sGcSXE1NhG https://t.co/UMlvx4VuSC

Paperback, 2019

$86.99$61.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)

Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself: The Three PS Marketing Technique as a Guide to Career Empowerment

Rita Balian Allen

Harvard Local

Marketing yourself is an invaluable skill in your job search. Join the #HarvardEdPortal on April 25 for a virtual workshop to build your personal brand—plus receive a copy of Rita B. Allen's book, "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself". RSVP for free! https://t.co/W7idqehHTw https://t.co/M5bdbjqxqe

Hardcover, 2014

$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book