New York Times Business Bestsellers for June 15, 2014

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June 15, 2014

This Month		Business Books
1		CAPITAL IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, by Thomas Piketty. (Belknap/Harvard University.) A French economist’s analysis of centuries of economic history predicts worsening inequality and proposes solutions.
2		FLASH BOYS, by Michael Lewis. (Norton.) The world of high-frequency computer-driven trading, from the author of “Liar’s Poker.” Also available on Audiobook CD.
3		THINK LIKE A FREAK, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. (Morrow/HarperCollins.) How to solve problems creatively, from the authors of “Freakonomics.”
4		STRESS TEST, by Timothy F. Geithner. (Crown.) The former Treasury secretary explains the choices he and others made during the financial crisis. Also available in Large Print, and on Audiobook CD
5		#GIRLBOSS, by Sophia Amoruso. (Portfolio/Penguin.) An online fashion retailer traces her path to success.

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LinkedIn Workshop at EPL

LinkedIn: How to make it work in your job search

Wednesday, June 11, 7 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Most people are just scratching the surface of LinkedIn’s capabilities. Join Steve Frederick, career counselor extraordinaire, to find out how to make LinkedIn really work for you, whether you’re in a job search or promoting your business. Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

NextChapter Event: Trademark, Copyright & Patent Basics for Start-Ups

Tuesday, June 10, 7 pm, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
Trademark, Copyright and Patent law broken down for the new business person with no legal background.  Properly obtaining intellectual property rights can be instrumental in securely growing your business.  Ignoring the intellectual property rights of other can lead to infringement lawsuits that will seriously harm a budding business.  Join Patent Attorney, Sean Goodwin, as he shares examples will be provided of what to do and what not to do.  Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.