I assume friction is the only force acting on the book as it slides.
(A) By the work-energy theorem, the total work performed on the book as it slides is equal to the change in its kinetic energy:
W = ∆K
W = 1/2 (1.50 kg) (1.25 m/s)² - 1/2 (1.50 kg) (3.21 m/s)²
W ≈ -6.56 J
(B) Using the work-energy theorem again, the speed v of the book at point C is such that
-0.750 J = 1/2 (1.50 kg) v ² - 1/2 (1.50 kg) (1.25 m/s)²
==> v = 0.750 m/s
(C) Take the left side to be positive, then solve again for v.
0.750 J = 1/2 (1.50 kg) v ² - 1/2 (1.50 kg) (1.25 m/s)²
==> v ≈ 1.60 m/s