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New Books in NAR's Library – March 2019

NAR members and Association staff can borrow up to six electronic books, digital audios and/or videos at no cost, through the Virtual Library eBooks Collection. Members can also borrow up to three books for 30 days from the Library Catalog for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Services at 800.874.6500 for assistance.

Real Estate Concepts A Handbook by Ernie Jowsey

Real Estate Concepts: A Handbook by Ernie Jowsey

The essential reference tool for all real estate, property, planning and construction students. Real Estate Concepts provides built environment students with an easy to use guide to the essential concepts they need to understand in order to succeed in their university courses and future professional careers.

The Only Negotiation Book You’ll Ever Need by Angelique Pinet and Peter Sander 510w 680h

The Only Negotiation Book You’ll Ever Need by Angelique Pinet and Peter Sander

The Only Negotiation Book You’ll Ever Need guides you through every stage of the process—from identifying opportunities to closing the deal—with useful negotiation techniques and tips for adapting classic strategies to online interactions.

Cant Hurt Me by David Goggins

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare – poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world’s top endurance athletes.

Master Your Brain by Phillip Adcock

Master Your Brain by Phillip Adcock

By demystifying how (and why) our brains function as they do and—crucially—how we can apply these insights to everyday situations, commercial psychologist Phillip Adcock provides us with the tools to dramatically improve our lives in every area, from work and relationships to health and athletics.

How to be a Better Deal Closer by Simon P Haigh

How to be a Better Deal-Closer by Simon P. Haigh

This book provides valuable and accessible insight into the key elements required to ensure successful deal-closing. It is written in an easy to read, no-nonsense style, and is easily accessible to those who are not proficient with deal closing. The chapters include real-life stories and insights from a wide spectrum of the author’s connections and experiences.

How to Shoot Video That Doesnt Suck by Steve Stockman

How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck by Steve Stockman

Written by Steve Stockman, the director of the award-winning feature Two Weeks, plus TV shows, music videos, and hundreds of commercials, How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck explains in 74 short, pithy, insightful chapters how to tell a story and entertain your audience. In other words, how to shoot video people will want to watch.

The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey

The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey

In his latest work, Covey lays out an unprecedented plan for goal-realization that will revolutionize the way we approach our dreams. The 4 Disciplines of Execution provides a simple, proven formula for achieving the goals that every individual or organization needs to reach.

Principles by Ray Dalio

Principles by Ray Dalio

While the book brims with novel ideas for organizations and institutions, Principles also offers a clear, straightforward approach to decision-making that Dalio believes anyone can apply, no matter what they’re seeking to achieve.

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