Adult Non-fiction

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The Parkinson's plan : a new path to prevention and treatment / Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA ; Michael S. Okun, MD.
"In The Parkinson’s Plan, two doctors on the cutting edge of Parkinson’s research detail the steps necessary to prevent, slow, and treat this debilitating condition. They show readers how to prevent the disease through the food we eat, the water we drink,…
Ghostlore : unveiling 50 phantoms that have haunted history / Icy Sedgwick ; illustrated by Mabel Esteban García.
"As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories. Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia--from Scotland's Green Lady …
The anxious-avoidant trap : overcome the push & pull of different attachment styles in your relationship & build lasting connection / Annie Tanasugarn.
"Do you and your partner have different needs when it comes to your relationship? Perhaps you desire more intimacy and reassurance, while they value independence and tend to keep you at arm's length. Or maybe you feel 'trapped,' while they act 'clingy?' I…
The story of CO2 is the story of everything : how carbon dioxide made our world / Peter Brannen.
"Every year, we are dangerously warping the climate by putting gigantic amounts of carbon dioxide into the air. But CO2 isn't merely the by-product of burning fossil fuels--it is also fundamental to how our planet works. All life is ultimately made from C…
Ready for my closeup : the making of Sunset Boulevard and the dark side of the Hollywood dream / David M. Lubin.
"reat films are born of great collaborations, and Sunset Boulevard represents one of the most extraordinary confluences of cinematic talent in film history—but its production was surprisingly fraught, filled with unexpected twists. Why was William Holden,…
Launching liberty : the epic race to build the ships that took America to war / Doug Most.
"In 1940, the shadow of war loomed large over American life. President Roosevelt understood that it wasn’t a matter of if the United States would be pulled into battle, but when. He foresaw a 'new kind of war,' one that hinged on efforts at home. Long bef…
Stop budgeting, start living : transform your money mindset, transform your life / Lisa Chastain.
"Stop Budgeting, Start Living is a rebel yell against the mundane, a manifesto for the woman who's tired of being shackled by society's rules about money. In this edgy and unapologetic guide, Lisa Chastain shatters the myth that budgeting is the holy grai…
A pocketful of wonder : 50 hands-on adventures for kids to discover God's creation / Amanda Dykes.
In this interactive guidebook, homeschool mom and speaker provides caregivers and families with young kids 50 inspirational pauses and low-prep, nature-focused activities to spark greater joy, wonder, and awe over creation and our Creator.
Jackie Robinson : an intimate portrait / by Rachel Robinson with Lee Daniels ; foreword by Roger Wilkins.
In the spring of 1947, Jackie Robinson played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking down baseball's decades-old color line and changing the face of the game forever. Now, in this intimate portrait, Robinson's widow, Rachel, tells her husband'…
Strong roots : a memoir of food, family, and Ukraine / Olia Hercules.
"Strong Roots is the story of a century in Ukraine told through four generations of one extraordinary family. It takes us from years of Russification, to Olia's grandmother's deportation to snowy wastelands under Stalin, to her aunt Zhenia's school protes…
The modern pioneer pantry : a complete guide to preserving food / Mary Bryant Shrader ; photographer, Kimberly Davis.
"There is no better way to preserve food than by using the methods our predecessors used. Canning, preserving, pickling, and drying have been used for centuries to make fresh food last longer and preserve garden harvests. Now, as grocery prices continue t…
Between two rivers : ancient Mesopotamia and the birth of history / Moudhy Al-Rashid.
"Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity…
The one one one diet : the simple 1:1:1 formula for fast and sustained weight loss / Rania Batayneh, MPH ; with Eve Adamson.
"The easiest, most effective weight loss plan—ever! The concept is simple: Have one protein, one carbohydrate, and one fat at every meal and snack. The results: Nothing short of amazing and delicious. Nutritionist Rania Batayneh, MPH, shares the 1:1:1 f…
Fetishized : a reckoning with yellow fever, feminism, and beauty / Kaila Yu.
"No one fetishized Kaila Yu more than she fetishized herself. As a young girl, she dreamt of beauty. But none of the beautiful women on television looked like her. In the late ’90s and early 2000s Asian women were often reduced to overtly sexual and submi…
Primal intelligence : you are smarter than you know / Angus Fletcher.
"How are some people so much smarter than the rest of us? Where do visionary creatives and savvy decision-makers like Vincent van Gogh, Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Wayne Gretzky, Warren Buffett, a…
HumanKind : changing the world one small act at a time / Brad Aronson.
"Brad Aronson’s life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. Following her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two-and-a-half years either by Mia’s side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old so…
Accessing disability culture : an anthology of disability culture and identity at the University of Michigan / edited by Tess Carichner and Digital Accessible Futures Lab.
"Accessing Disability Culture is a reflection of experience, resistance to ableism, and documentation of disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill/Deaf students at the University of Michigan....My hope is that Accessing Disability Culture is a way of transl…
Ghosts of Hiroshima / Charles Pellegrino.
"For all humanity, it was, literally and figuratively, childhood’s end. No one recognized the flashes of bright light that filled the sky. Survivors described colors they couldn’t name. The blast wave that followed seemed to strike with no sound. In that…
Tame your thoughts : three tools to renew your mind and transform your life / Max Lucado.
"Our thoughts have consequences. Most people would agree that positive thoughts generate positive actions. Negative thoughts activate negative behavior. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Not only does neuroscience…
The Fort Bragg cartel : drug trafficking and murder in the Special Forces / Seth Harp.
"In December 2020, a deer hunter discovered two dead bodies that had been riddled with bullets and dumped in a forested corner of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. One of the dead men, Master Sergeant William 'Billy' Lavigne, was a member of Delta Force, the mo…
Deadwood : gold, guns, and greed in the American West / Peter Cozzens.
"Peter Cozzens unveils the true face of Deadwood, South Dakota, the storied mining town that sprang up in early 1876 and came raining down in ashes only three years later, destined to become food for the imagination and a nostalgic landmark that now bring…
Holy hurt : understanding spiritual trauma and the process of healing / Hillary L. McBride, PhD.
"Too often the institutions and communities that are meant to be the most holy in our lives end up deeply hurting us. Religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and faith-based wounds can leave lasting scars that impact every aspect of our lives. In Holy Hurt, a…
Undeniable : how to reach the top and stay there / Cameron Hanes.
"In Undeniable, Hanes brings together outliers of today—men and women who are experts in their field—to share their unique and motivating perspectives on reaching the pinnacle of success and remaining there. From popular neuroscientist Andrew Huberman to …
Making your home meaningful : ideas and inspiration to bring style and personality to your spaces / Bre Doucette.
"Aspiring decorators will learn how to identify their personal style, implement it throughout their home, and effortlessly switch out key decor elements to celebrate seasons and holidays. What is the hardest part of home decorating? It’s figuring out how …
Rehab : an American scandal / Shoshana Walter.
"Our country’s leaders all seem to agree: People who suffer from addiction need treatment. Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain peop…
The right of the people : democracy and the case for a new American founding / Osita Nwanevu.
"Frustrated with our political dysfunction, wearied by the thinness of contemporary political discourse, and troubled by the rise of anti-democratic attitudes across the political spectrum, journalist Osita Nwanevu has spent the Trump era examining the ve…
Nature and the mind : the science of how nature improves cognitive, physical, and social well-being / Marc Berman.
"Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneering creator of the field of environmental neuroscience, has discovered the surprising connection between mind, body, and environment, with a special emphasis on the natural environment. He has devoted his life to studying it. …
Rope : how a bundle of twisted fibers became the backbone of civilization / Tim Queeney
"Tim Queeney is a sailor who knows more about rope and its importance to humankind than most. In Rope, Queeney takes readers on a ride through the history of rope and the way it weaves itself through the story of civilization. From Magellan's world-circli…
Glitz, glam, and a damn good time : how Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, partied her way to power / Jennifer Wright.
"Marion Graves Anthon Fish, known by the nicknames 'Mamie' and 'The Fun-Maker,' threw the most epic parties in American history. This Gilded Age icon brought it all: lavish decor; A-list invitees; booze; pranks; and large animal guest stars. If you were a…
The Colonel and the King : Tom Parker, Elvis Presley, and the partnership that rocked the world / Peter Guralnick.
"In early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker--manager of the number-one country music star of the day--heard that an unknown teenager from Memphis had just drawn a crowd of more than eight hundred people to a Texas schoolhouse, and headed south to investigate. With…
Nights and weekends : recipes that make the most of your time / Alexis De Boschnek ; photographs by Christian Harder.
This book presents "recipes that are eminently achievable for every time and effort constraint. In the Nights section, which is divided by type of food (such as Soups, Vegetable, Meat, Pasta, Fish), recipes have a short ingredient list that can be easily …
To lose a war : the fall and rise of the Taliban / Jon Lee Anderson.
Jon Lee Anderson's "reportage from the first year of the war won a number of awards and was published in book form as The Lion’s Grave: Dispatches from Afghanistan. At the time, the American military had prevailed on the battlefield, and the newfound peac…
The Afghans : three lives through war, love, and revolt / Åsne Seierstad ; translated by Seán Kinsella.
"From Soviet occupation to the rise of the Taliban, from the outbreak of the War on Terror to its disastrous fallout, The Afghans is an extraordinary journey told over the course of three lives. Since she was a girl, Jamila fought tirelessly for her educa…
Blessings and disasters : a story of Alabama / Alexis Okeowo.
"From a New Yorker staff writer and PEN Award winner, a blend of memoir, history, and reportage on one of the most complex and least understood states in America. "In Alabama, we exist at the border of blessing and disaster...." Alexis Okeowo grew up in M…
Disney adults : exploring (and falling in love with) a magical subculture / AJ Wolfe.
"A fascinating and enlightening deep dive into the infamous Disney Adult community from the woman behind the popular website The Disney Food Blog. Disney Adults are grown-ups who derive singular, almost obsessive, joy from all things Disney. They devote c…
The origin of language : how we learned to speak and why / Madeleine Beekman.
"In a radical new story about the birth of our species, The Origin of Language argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool-making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children. Journeying to the dawn of Homo sa…
Are you mad at me? : how to stop focusing on what others think and start living for you / Meg Josephson.
"Psychotherapist Meg Josephson is here to show you that people-pleasing is not a personality trait. It's a common survival mechanism known as 'fawning': an instinct often learned in childhood to become more appealing to a perceived threat in order to feel…
Breaking the law : exposing the weaponization of America's legal system against Donald Trump / Alex Marlow.
"Just as the political left uses the corporate media, academia, and the culture to advance their political agendas, they have found a new core American institution that they now exploit to expand their power: the legal system. Featuring Alex Marlow’s insi…
The Yardbirds : the most blueswailing futuristic way-out heavy beat sound / Peter Stanfield.
"The Yardbirds were trailblazers in the rapid development of pop music in Britain between 1963 and 1968. With members including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, they helped to set the basic template of what has been known ever since as rock music, …
Polish'd : modern vegetarian cooking from global Poland / Michał Korkosz.
"Michał Korkosz... reenvisions his home country as a cultural crossroads of Europe in this plant-forward collection of rule-breaking recipes. As Korkosz highlights, in Polish cooking, adopting ideas from abroad is just as customary as pierogi and bigos. P…
More and more and more : an all-consuming history of energy / Jean-Baptiste Fressoz.
"We have long been taught that humanity’s relationship with energy is one of progress, with wood superseded by coal, coal by oil, oil by nuclear—until at some future point everything will be replaced by “green” energy. But the long-held belief in transiti…
A remarkable man : Dr. Shuntaro Hida from Hiroshima to Fukushima / Marc Petitjean ; translated from the French by Adriana Hunter.
"A poignant, eye-opening portrait of a witness to the atomic bomb who dedicated his life to treating and advocating for radiation survivors. As a young doctor, Shuntaro Hida (1917–2017) played an essential role in the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, …
Subversive Sabbath : the surprising power of rest in a nonstop world / A.J. Swoboda.
"We live in a 24/7 culture of endless productivity, workaholism, distraction, burnout, and anxiety--a way of life to which we've sadly grown accustomed. This tired system of 'life' ultimately destroys our souls, our bodies, our relationships, our society,…
A richer retirement : supercharging the 4% rule to spend more and enjoy more / William P. Bengen.
"Know exactly how much you can safely spend each year after you retire without outliving your nest egg In A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More, entrepreneur, researcher, and financial planner, William P. Bengen, deli…
The Homestead winter pantry : [sustainable and budget-friendly recipes to prep, preserve, and store food year round] / Georgia Varozza.
"This commonsense guide helps families prepare for the what-ifs of daily living and experience the peace and confidence that come with a well-prepared pantry. Inclement weather. Power outages. Wildfires. Chain-of-supply issues. Wherever you live and w…
Sloppy : or, doing it all wrong / Rax King.
"With Rax King’s trademark blend of irreverent humor and heartfelt honesty comes a new collection of personal essays unpacking bad behavior. Sloppy explores sobriety, begrudging self-improvement, and the habits we cling to with clenched fists. In “Proud…
Shade : the promise of a forgotten natural resource / Sam Bloch.
"Shade examines the key role that shade plays not only in protecting human health and enhancing urban life, but also looks toward the ways that innovative architects, city leaders, and climate entrepreneurs are looking to revive it to protect vulnerable p…
Semi-well-adjusted despite literally everything : a memoir / Alyson Stoner.
"Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir-from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma-may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose,…
Here beside the rising tide : Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American awakening / Jim Newton.
"In 1965, in Palo Alto, Jerry Garcia opened a dictionary to a fable in which an appreciative soul repays the generosity of a traveler, a "gift of the grateful dead." After a traumatic car accident that injured him and killed a close friend, Garcia had res…
Coming up short : a memoir of my America / Robert B. Reich.
"From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply-felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell …
The Taylor book : the ultimate guide to the music, life, eras, and legacy of an icon / Malcolm MacKenzie.
"From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. This groundbreaking book gives her career the depth it deserves, featuring her studio albums alongside icon…
Preserving the seasons : a guide to canned, jammed, frozen, dehydrated, freeze-dried, quick-pickled, and infused produce, herbs, and flowers / Holly Capelle ; photography by Michael Shay and Jeremy Dunham of Polara Studio.
"Clear instructions for preserving the seasons' bounty, with 100+ recipes for using what you've preserved. Preserving the Seasons is a straightforward and beautifully photographed guide to boiling water canning; drying, dehydrating, freeze-drying; freezin…
The chancellor's mansion : a renovation story of family, home, history, and mystery / Jamie Arty ; with Susanah Charleston.
"The chancellor's mansion was built by William Townsend McCoun, a public servant and abolitionist in New York City. The once-grand house on a hill in Oyster Bay, Long Island, had been abandoned for years. Many would have torn the property down and built s…
The undiscovered country : triumph, tragedy, and the shaping of the American West / Paul Andrew Hutton.
"The epic of the American West became a tale of progress, redemption, and glorious conquest that came to shape the identity of a new nation. Over time a darker story emerged—one of ghastly violence and environmental spoliation that stained this identity. …
Tonight in Jungleland : the making of Born to Run / Peter Ames Carlin.
"From the opening piano notes of 'Thunder Road,' to the final outro of 'Jungleland'--with American anthems like 'Born to Run' and 'Tenth Avenue Freeze Out' in between--Bruce Springsteen’s seminal album, Born to Run, established Springsteen as a creative f…
Summer of our discontent : the age of certainty and the demise of discourse / Thomas Chatterton Williams.
"Thomas Chatterton Williams...paints a clear and detailed picture of the ideas and events that have paved the way for the dramatic paradigm shift in social justice that has taken place over the past few years. Taking aim at the ideology of critical race t…
You can't take it with you : foolproof techniques for tidying up like there's no tomorrow / Messie Condo.
"Break the cycle of stuff once and for all! With simple tips, hilarious quips, and a no-excuses approach, You Can't Take It With You is the last organizing book you'll ever need. This fun and insightful take on death cleaning will pull you out of your nos…
Cold canning : the easy way to preserve the seasons without hot water processing / Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough ; photographs by Eric Medsker.
"CCold canning is a revolutionary new approach to preserving the best produce of the season, without the headache of traditional canning methods. Whether you’re canning for convenience, frugality, or fun, these small-batch recipes are simple to make and c…
The conjuring of America : mojos, mermaids, medicine, and 400 years of black women's magic / Lindsey Stewart
"Emerging first on plantations in the American South, enslaved conjure women used their magic to treat illnesses. These women combined their ancestral spiritual beliefs from West Africa with local herbal rituals and therapeutic remedies to create conjure,…
The devil reached toward the sky : an oral history of the making & unleashing of the atomic bomb / Garrett M. Graff.
"The Devil Reached Toward the Sky is the panoramic narrative of how ordinary people grapple with extraordinary wartime risks, sacrifices, and choices that will transform the course of history. Engineers experiment with forces of terrifying power, knowing …
Gwyneth : the biography / Amy Odell.
"Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list, her influence spanning entertainment, fashion, and the modern wellness industry. Gwyneth was born to parents viewed as Hollywood royalty, and that immense privilege turned her into …
A light in the Northern Sea : Denmark's incredible rescue of their Jewish citizens during WWII / Tim Brady.
"August 25, 1943. A lone bicyclist transports a cache of explosives, hidden in a beer crate, to a Copenhagen hall being readied to house German troops. In a violent blast, the would-be barracks is reduced to rubble. It’s the boldest act yet of Holger Dans…
Nothing compares to you : what Sinéad O'Connor means to us / edited by Sonya Huber and Martha Bayne.
"More than thirty years ago, Sinéad O’Connor shocked the world by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II in an act of protest against the violence perpetrated by the Catholic Church. This single act cemented O’Connor’s place as a fearless voice and activ…
The sleep room : a sadistic psychiatrist and the women who survived him / Jon Stock.
"The shocking account of the women tortured by a legendary psychiatrist in his infamous "sleep room," and the survivors fighting for change in the system The Sleep Room is thriller novelist Jon Stock's investigation into one of the most revered figures in…
The feather detective : mystery, mayhem, and the magnificent life of Roxie Laybourne / Chris Sweeney.
"In 1960, an Eastern Airlines flight had no sooner lifted from the runway at Boston Logan Airport when it struck a flock of birds and took a nosedive into the shallow waters of the Boston Harbor, killing sixty-two people. This was the golden age of commer…
Talk of the devil : the collected writings of Ian Fleming / by Ian Fleming
"Ian Fleming was best known for bringing to life the legendary character of James Bond, one of the most beloved and enduring icons of our time, but he was perhaps even more interesting than his creation. His career in Naval Intelligence and extensive trav…
Home and hand made : a homesteader's recipes to help you cook, clean, and care for your family / Melissa K. Norris.
"As the cost of food, cleaning supplies, and personal care items continue to skyrocket, are you looking for new ways to cut costs and seek healthier solutions for your family? Melissa K. Norris, host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, shows you how…
Too late to stop now : more rock 'n' roll war stories / Allan Jones.
"Allan Jones brings stories--many previously unpublished--from the golden days of music reporting. Long nights of booze, drugs and unguarded conversations which include anecdotes, experiences and extravagant behaviour. A band's aftershow party in San Fran…
The carpool detectives : a true story of four moms, two bodies, and one mysterious cold case / Chuck Hogan.
"In 2020, four women found themselves at a crossroads: Each of them had transitioned from full-time jobs to full-time parenting, and each was pushing against the new boundaries of her life as the pandemic looms. At a bowling night fundraiser for their kid…
Boustany : a celebration of vegetables from my Palestine / Sami Tamimi.
"Celebrate the diverse cuisine of Palestine with more than 100 plant-based and vegetarian recipes for festive meals, breads, desserts, and more, from the award-winning co-author of Jerusalem, Falastin and co-founder of Ottolenghi"--Provided by publisher.
The invention of Charlotte Brontë : a new life / Graham Watson.
"A profoundly moving, ground-breaking biography that challenges the established narrative to reveal the Brontë family as they've never been seen before. Charlotte Brontë had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on hertra…
Wedding of the foxes : essays / Katherine Larson.
"Raising two children, coping with pandemic isolation, and grappling with the magnitude of the current extinction crisis, Katherine Larson finds herself in need of an antidote for despair. This is when Larson encounters kintsugi—the art of repairing broke…
Fodor's essential England [4th edition] / writers, Robert Andrews, Sally Coffey, Sophie Ibbotson, Nori Memil, James O'Neill, Toby Orton, Joseph Reaney, Ellin Stein, Alex Wijeratna.
"Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of England, including London, Yorkshire, the Cotswolds, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information…
North to the future : an offline adventure through the changing wilds of Alaska / Ben Weissenbach.
"At the age of twenty-one, college student Ben Weissenbach set out into the Alaskan wilderness armed with little more than inspiration from his literary heroes and a growing interest in climate change. What meets him there is a landscape both stark and aw…
Nothing more of this land : community, power, and the search for Indigenous identity / Joseph Lee.
"From award-winning journalist Joseph Lee, a sweeping, personal exploration of Indigenous identity and the challenges facing Indigenous people around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
A year with the seals : unlocking the secrets of the sea's most charismatic and controversial creatures / Alix Morris.
"It might be their large, strangely human eyes or their dog-like playfulness, but seals have long captured people’s interest and affection, making them the perfect candidate for an environmental cause, as well as the subject of decades of study. Alix Morr…
A flower traveled in my blood : the incredible true story of the grandmothers who fought to find a stolen generation of children / Haley Cohen Gilliland.
"The epic, true story of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, grandmothers who fought to find their stolen grandchildren during Argentina's brutal dictatorship"-- Provided by publisher.
Empire of the elite : inside Condé Nast, the media dynasty that reshaped America / Michael M. Grynbaum.
"From a New York Times media correspondent, a dishy history of the Condé Nast magazine empire, home of Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and more, focusing on its glitzy heyday from the 1980s through the 2000s"-- Provided by publisher.
Flashes of brilliance : the genius of early photography and how it transformed art, science, and history / Anika Burgess.
"Today it’s routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dang…
Algospeak : how social media is transforming the future of language / Adam Aleksic.
"Algospeak is an energetic, astonishing journey into language, the internet, and what this intersection means for all of us. In it, a professional linguist uses original surveys, data, and internet archival research to usher us through this new linguistic…
Top 10 Copenhagen / this edition updated by Allan Mutuku-Kortbæk.
"Make the most of your trip to Copenhagen this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Copenhagen has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light …
Top 10 Dublin [2025] / this edition updated by Nicola Brady.
"Make the most of your trip to Dublin with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Dublin has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and…
Gettysburg surgeons : facing a common enemy in the civil war's deadliest battle / Barbara Franco.
"In the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, a thousand surgeons faced an unprecedented medical catastrophe: 25,000 wounded soldiers needing immediate care with only primitive tools and their own determination to save lives. At Gettysburg's makeshift hospit…
Build it simple : practical projects and inventive solutions for home and garden / edited by Hannah Fries, Sarah Guare Slattery, and Rob Wotzak.
"With simple tools and materials and just basic building skills, you can make exactly what you need for all of your backyard and gardening projects, from a tool shed and storage bins to lawn chairs, fences, plant supports, and feeders for your chickens. T…
Creepy campfire stories : spine-chilling tales to scare and share / Darkness Prevails with Carman Carrion.
"Dive into a world of eerie tales with this fully illustrated book of creepy campfire stories. Featuring a collection of chilling tales, Creepy Campfire Stories transports you to the very edge of reality and the paranormal, where phantoms and monsters lu…
A blacklist education : American history, a family mystery, and a teacher under fire / Jane S. Smith.
"Beginning in 1949, amid widespread panic about supposed communist subversion, investigators questioned teachers in their homes, accosted them in their classrooms, and ordered them to report to individual hearings. The interrogations were not published, f…
Camp cooking : over 100 recipes / by the National Museum of Forest Service History.
"The National Museum of Forest Service History presents a charming cookbook that celebrates decades of camp cooking by countless Forest Service agents in the field. Featuring legendary recipes for Dutch oven meals, open-fire dishes, and other tasty outdoo…
The Pendleton field guide to campfire stories / Pendleton Woolen Mills.
"This captivating collection of campfire stories is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. These pages present a range of tales, including daring feats of endurance and strength, epic journeys through new frontiers, and exhilarating enc…
Mini amigurumi woodland : 26 tiny crochet creations / Julia Chiang.
"Create your own whimsical woodland with these cute and tiny creations. Choose from 26 fun, easy-to-make projects, including: frogs, toadstools, strawberries, bunnies, foxes, red pandas and more! These adorable mini amigurumi makes will bust your stash an…
Go one more : find the clarity to make intentional, life-changing choices / Nick Bare.
"Go One More is a transformative mindset that will revolutionize every aspect of your life. Embrace the “Go One More” philosophy and turn your aspirations into reality, paving the way for the life you’ve dreamed of but previously lacked the intentional de…
Bitter / Alexina Anatole
"Bitterness is often dubbed an acquired taste. In this bold cookbook, UK MasterChef 2021 finalist Alexina Anatole shows how it can elevate your cooking and add complexity and depth to a dish. Bringing together the best flavors from around the world with a…
The painter's fire : a forgotten history of the artists who championed the American Revolution / Zara Anishanslin.
"The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists armed with paint, canvas, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishan…
Belle Starr : the truth behind the Wild West legend / Michael Wallis.
"In the annals of legendary Wild West desperadoes, Belle Starr is remembered to this day as the Bandit Queen. Shortly after her murder in 1889, a highly romanticized, sensational book titled Bella Starr ... The Bandit Queen, or the Female Jesse James was …
End of empire / Marissa Davis.
"End of Empire explores the tensions of Black and American identity within an ecological framework. Inspired by the language and landscape of the poet’s rural Kentucky hometown and the ways that inherited religious and political narratives shape our relat…
The way around : a field guide to going nowhere / Nicholas Triolo.
"Growing up in northern California, in a family of high-achieving athletes, Nicholas Triolo was imbued with a particularly acute form of our intensely goal-oriented culture. 'Do the reps,' he internalized. 'Commit to the work. Grind for your dreams.' Shor…
The key to everything : May Swenson, a writer's life / Margaret A. Brucia ; foreword by Paul Crumbley and David Hoak.
"May Swenson (1913–1989) was one of the most important and original poets of the twentieth century. The Key to Everything is a biography of this experimental American modernist that draws directly from her unpublished diaries and her letters to friends, f…
PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript all-in-one / by Richard Blum.
"PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies bundles the essentials of coding in some of the most in-demand web development languages. You'll learn to create your own data-driven web applications and interactive web content. The three powerful languag…
MCAT critical analysis and reasoning skills review : 2026-2027 : online + book / edited by Alexander Stone Macnow.
Provides test preparation for the MCAT focusing on critical analysis and reasoning skills and strategies.
Fix it and forget it. Simple & satisfying : weeknight dinners for your slow cooker or Instant Pot / Hope Comerford ; photos by Bonnie Matthews.
"Tired of thinking about what's for dinner? Discover 127 recipes that are as simple as they are delicious!...[T]his [is a] new collection of quick, family-friendly recipes for your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Inside, you will find tantalizing dishes like:…
Thomas More : a life / Joanne Paul.
"The definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century: Thomas More. Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor …
Chicken soup for the soul. Self-care isn't selfish : 101 stories about looking out for yourself / Amy Newmark.
"Self-care is not an act of selfishness, but a powerful commitment to looking out for yourself. You need to put yourself on your to-do list, too, make sure you have agency over your decisions and nurture your own well-being so you can better show up for y…
The brain at rest : how the art and science of doing nothing can improve your life / Joseph Jebelli, PhD.
"We are constantly told to make the most of our time, to work harder, to stop procrastinating. But what if all that advice was wrong, and letting the brain rest, and the mind wander, could improve our lives? In The Brain at Rest, Dr. Joseph Jebelli shows …
V is for Venom : Agatha Christie's chemicals of death / Kathryn Harkup.
"Agatha Christie is renowned for her captivating plots and creative ways of killing off ill-fated victims. And what better way to add intrigue to a story than poison? The surreptitious ways they can be administered and the characteristic symptoms they pro…
The great American retro road trip : a celebration of roadside Americana / Rolando Pujol.
"The Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast to coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World's Largest Paint Can and the Haines Shoe House. Iconic signag…
Nettles & petals : grow food, eat weeds, save seeds / Jamie Walton, Samuel Binstead.
"A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles and Petals is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable. Full of essential information and inviting imagery, this accessible guide provides a holis…
Natural watercolor paint making : create beautiful pigments at home using botanicals, vegetables and other foraged materials / Joanne Green.
"Make all-natural paints with materials from your backyard. Create your own botanical pigments and build a supply of colorful, non-toxic watercolor paints with the help of this comprehensive guide. Through simple tutorials, you'll learn to extract pigment…
God only knows : the story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California myth / David Leaf ; foreword by Jimmy Webb.
"Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th c…
The keys to a happy and healthy marriage / Joyce Meyer.
"In The Keys to a Happy and Healthy Marriage, you’ll hear from beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer about how to unlock powerful truths from God’s Word for you and your marriage, overcome obstacles that have kept you from connecting with your spouse, and lea…
Upside down cooking:  Layer, bake, flip a brand new way to cook in one pan. Dominic Franks.
"Dominic Franks (@dominthekitchen) shows you how to play with your food and cook easy, impressive meals for every occasion. This is one-pan cooking like you've never seen it before. With 85 recipes including twists on classic one-pot dishes – from mini p…
Drawn from the wild : a practical guide to making your own foraged art materials / Caroline Ross.
"With hands-on advice and simple, step-by-step instruction, artist and author Caroline Ross shows you how to create beautiful, useful art supplies from wild and ancient materials - whether those materials are foraged, natural, discarded or repurposed. Ins…
New England / Carolyn Heller, Bob Curley, Lisa Halvorsen, Stasha Mills Healy, Peggy Newland, Alexandra Pecci, Mara Vorhees.
"Lonely Planet's Experience New England is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Bike along the Charles River in Boston, ski the New Hampshire slopes, and find jazz and blues in Portsmouth - all guided by local experts with fresh pe…
Unremitting : the marine
"Their nickname was the Magnificent Bastards and they were warriors without a war. Kept stateside after 9/11 and left floating in the Pacific during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the thousand Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment were told t…
Morgenstern's finest ice cream / Nicholas Morgenstern ; with photography by Lucia Bell-Epstein.
"Filled with more than 100 recipes for unique and classic ice creams—plus sundaes, sauces, and ice cream cakes—this is the essential homemade ice cream cookbook for dessert lovers, home cooks, aspiring scoop artists, and anyone else who wants to learn how…
The unwanted : the causes and effects of America's horse population crisis / Christina Keim, M ED, MFA.
"Any horse, but for a change of circumstances, can become unwanted. The unwanted are racetrack rejects, excess ranch stock, foals that did not live up to their breeder’s expectations. They are aged Amish cart horses, horses with chronic lameness issues, …
Literature for the people : how the pioneering Macmillan brothers built a publishing powerhouse / Sarah Harkness.
"From an impoverished childhood in the Scottish highlands to Victorian London, this is the inspiring story of two brothers--Daniel and Alexander Macmillan--who built a publishing empire--and brought Alice in Wonderland to the world....Daniel and Alexander…
Japanese gardens : tranquility, simplicity, harmony / Geeta K. Mehta and Kimie Tada ; photography by Noboru Murata.
"At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. More than simply a landscape of trees and flowering shrubs, a Japanese garden provides a place of serenity and rest, filled with peaceful spots that lend themselves to meditation and contemplation…
Food you want to eat / Thomas Straker ; photography by Issy Croker.
"Thomas Straker is at the forefront of a new generation of chefs breaking down the barriers between professionals and home cooks-and he knows exactly the food they all want to eat. A classically trained chef and owner of Straker's restaurant, he's grown a…
Inspired Enterprise : how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped launch Star Trek / Glen E. Swanson ; foreword by Margaret A. Weitekamp, PhD.
"Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever storylines and modern visual effects, but also by presenting the story in a scientific and technological context that felt be…
Mothering boys : 8 things your son needs from you before he turns 10 / Molly DeFrank.
"Boys today are surrounded by accusations that their very existence is toxic, told that their biological makeup is a problem and that the future is female. As Christian moms, we have the responsibility and privilege of teaching our boys what is true about…