Adult Non-fiction

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Expensive basketball / Shea Serrano ; with art by Ian Klarer.
"Everything in basketball is measured. Everything in basketball is counted, and quantified, and computed. And yet, no matter how expansive the list of various pinpoint-specific statistical categories gets, some basketball things remain uncountable, and un…
Dead and alive : essays / Zadie Smith.
"A profound and unparalleled literary voice, Zadie Smith returns with a resounding collection of essays In this eagerly awaited new collection, Zadie Smith brings her unique skills as an essayist to bear on a range of subjects that have captured her atten…
The essential guide to bulbs : grow a bounty of beautiful bulbs in gardens and containers / Jenny Rose Carey.
"Bulbs are essential for any gardener who wants a garden full of flowers, humming with pollinators, and blooming consistently for many months. When planted correctly, bulbs bloom in sequence, one after another. From longtime gardener and author Jenny Rose…
Every day is Sunday : how Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell turned the NFL into a cultural & economic juggernaut / Ken Belson.
"On February 11, 2024, NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, & the league's two most powerful owners, Jerry Jones & Robert Kraft, looked down at the spectacle before them. What they saw was the sport's championship game, the Super Bowl-now a de facto national …
The perimenopause survival guide : a feel-like-yourself-again roadmap for every woman over 35 / Heather Hirsch.
"Perimenopause--the period of time during which a woman moves toward, but is not yet in, menopause-- can be one of the biggest transitions of a women's adult life, marked by massive hormonal changes. Troubled by symptoms like hot flashes, back pain, anxie…
Dorie's anytime cakes / Dorie Greenspan ; illustrations by Nancy Pappas.
"A vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most-memorable cakes"-- Provided by publisher.
3D botanical embroidery & stumpwork : 17 thread projects to make, wear, and display / Melissa Galbraith.
"Raise your embroidery game — and your stitchwork — with 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork! Join author Melissa Galbraith as she takes you on a tour of 17 botanical stumpwork projects — aka raised embroidery or 3D embroidery — for embroiderers of any s…
We survived the night / Julian Brave NoiseCat.
"A stunning work of narrative non-fiction from one of the most powerful young Native American writers at work today-We Survived the Night combines investigative journalism, folklore, and a deeply personal father-son journey in a searing portrait of a comm…
Vagabond : a memoir / Tim Curry.
"A celebration of Tim Curry's life's work -- including the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Further in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" -- and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today, There are few stars in Hollywood today th…
Milk Street shorts : [recipes that pack a punch] / Christopher Kimball ; photography, Joe Murphy.
"In the kitchen, brevity is brilliant. Short recipes are the onescooks remember best-not only because they're simple to make and easy to repeat, but because they are boiled down to their elemental beauty and charm. In Milk Street Shorts, Christopher Kimba…
Holy disruptor : shattering the shiny facade by getting louder with the truth / Amy Duggar King with Susy Flory.
"In Holy Disruptor, Amy Duggar King--"Crazy Cousin Amy" from 19 Kids and Counting--shares her unfiltered testimony of what it was really like behind the scenes in the Duggar family. Through her story, you will discover how to break free from toxic environ…
Finding my way : a memoir / Malala Yousafzai.
"Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and New York Times bestselling author of I Am Malala, shares the most private journey of her young life-a story of friendship and first love, of mental illness and self-discovery, and of trying to…
Always remember : the boy, the mole, the fox, the horse and the storm / Charlie Mackesy
"Charlie Mackesy’s four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They’re not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer. When the dark clouds come, ca…
Tenderheaded : a memoir / Michaela angela Davis.
"After working alongside iconic figures like Diana Ross, Prince, and Maya Angelou and as VIBE’s founding fashion director, Michaela angela Davis provides both a celebration of Black media’s vibrant history and a critical examination of its challenges and …
Bone valley : a true story of injustice and redemption in the heart of Florida / Gilbert King.
"In 1987, Leo Schofield was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Michelle. Always insistent on his innocence, he was poorly served by his legal defense: the investigation was sloppy, the case flimsy, and numerous pieces of evidence were ignor…
Retribution : Donald Trump and the campaign that changed America/ Jonathan Karl.
"This is a story of unprecedented political plot twists, showing what happened behind the scenes as political fortunes fell and rose again, and as a new team coalesced around President Trump with the goal of creating an entirely new world order. From Pres…
Patchwork granny square blankets : learn to crochet quilt-inspired afghans, home decor, and more / Anita Gibney.
"This beautiful collection of crochet blanket patterns, by Anita Gibney of Made by Anita, showcases the versatility of the granny square, blending traditional motifs with bold, modern designs to create patchwork blankets that are as stylish as they are co…
Uncanny valley girls : essays on horror, survival, and love / Zefyr Lisowski.
"At twenty-seven, poet Zefyr Lisowski found herself in the place she feared most: a locked psych ward. While inside, she turned to horror movies—her deepest, most constant comfort. Rather than disturb, scary movies have always provided solace and connect…
The Lost Kitchen. Volume 2, Big heart little stove / Erin French with Rachel Holtzman ; photography by Nicole Franzen.
"This beautifully designed new edition of Big Heart Little Stove is Volume 2 of The Lost Kitchen cookbook series. It is your go-to inspiration for cooking thoughtful and meaningful, yet refreshingly simple meals. With more than 75 recipes and her favorite…
Lincoln's ghost : Houdini's war on spiritualism and the dark conspiracy against the American presidency / Brad Ricca.
"The incredible untold story of how the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini, waged war upon Spiritualism, uncovering unknown magic, political conspiracies, and surprising secrets along the way. You won't live forever, Houdini. You've got to DIE. I pu…
Heart, life, music / Kenny Chesney with Holly Gleason.
"In college, [Country Music Hall of Fame member] Kenny Chesney found himself on a barstool with a guitar and an unexpected connection between people, life, and songs. His heart caught fire. With Nashville's vibrant creative scene, characters, legends, and…
The man of many fathers : life lessons disguised as a memoir / Roy Wood Jr.
"From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers. When Roy Wood Jr. held hi…
My harvest kitchen : 100+ recipes to savor the seasons / Gesine Bullock-Prado ; photography by Raymond Prado.
"In this new cookbook, Gesine Bullock-Prado invites her fans into her kitchen, where the harvest is local. Whether she’s picked the lettuce from her own garden, visited a farmers’ market, or shopped at the local grocery store, her seasonal cooking is acce…
The best true crime stories of the year 2025 / introduction by Douglas Preston, foreword by Peter Crooks, series editor.
"This inaugural edition of what will be a yearly collection offers a fascinating variety of essays and crime reporting, taken from regional, national, and international publications. The stories range from reports of homicide at a Toronto massage parlor t…
The running ground : a father, a son, and the simplest of sports / Nicholas Thompson.
"For Nicholas Thompson, running has always been about something more than putting one foot in front of another. He ran his first mile at age five, using it as a way to connect with his father as his family fell apart. As a young man, it was a sport that t…
The great contradiction : the tragic side of the American founding / Joseph J. Ellis.
"A major new history from the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Founding Brothers and the National Book Award winner American Sphinx, on how America's founders--Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams--regarded the issue of slavery as they drafted the D…
The Zorg : a tale of greed and murder that inspired the abolition of slavery / Siddharth Kara.
"In late October 1780, a slave ship set sail from the Netherlands, bound for Africa’s Windward and Gold Coasts, where it would take on its human cargo. The Zorg (a Dutch word meaning “care”) was one of thousands of such ships, but the harrowing events tha…
Splendid liberators : heroism, betrayal, resistance, and the birth of American empire / Joe Jackson.
"In 1898, the United States won an empire, and—many allege—lost its soul. In Splendid Liberators, Joe Jackson offers an epic narrative of the Spanish-American War, the world-spanning conflict during which the United States freed Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the…
Last rites / Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres.
"Shocking and bitterly hilarious, the final, brutally-honest memoir from rock'n'roll hellraiser Ozzy Osbourne. "People say to me, if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything? I'm like, f*** no. If I'd been clean and …
The art of spending money : simple choices for a richer life / Morgan Housel.
"From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life Can money buy happiness? Yes. Can spending it make you happier? Absolutely. Yet, many of us struggle to unlock its fu…
Skinnytaste : everyday high protein : 100 healthy, simple recipes to fuel every meal / Gina Homolka with Heather K. Jones, R. D. ; photographs by Eva Kolenko.
"Gina Homolka, founder of the longstanding go-to healthy eating blog Skinnytaste, is an expert at creating super-simple, weeknight friendly, flavor-packed recipes that meet all your dietary needs, and in Skinnytaste High Protein, she delivers on that prom…
A sheepdog named Oscar : love and companionship in rural Ireland / by Dara Waldron
"After the sudden loss of his father, film scholar and father of two boys, Dara Waldron finds unexpected solace in Ireland's East Clare region. There, on an abandoned farm, he encounters a lone, enigmatic border collie--Oscar. What begins as an animal res…
Autocrats vs. democrats : China, Russia, America, and the new global disorder / Michael McFaul.
"The rise of China, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the reelection of President Donald Trump have reinforced a gloomy yet growing consensus: the old global order has ended, and a new Cold War has begun. And yet, many of the perils we face today are dist…
Matisse at war : art and resistance in Nazi-occupied France / Christopher C. Gorham
" In 1940, with the Nazis sweeping through France, Henri Matisse found himself at a personal and artistic crossroads. His 42-year marriage had ended, he was gravely ill, and after decades at the forefront of modern art, he was beset by doubt. As scores of…
Greek islands & Athens [2025] / Sarah Souli.
"From hiking through wild forests to exploring Greek history, Athens local Sarah Souli guides travelers on an unforgettable Mediterranean escape in Moon Greek Islands & Athens. Inside you’ll find: Choose the right islands for you and follow strategic itin…
Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol [8th edition] / Rick Steves.
"Marvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get to know a unique culture with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Vienna, Salzburg…
Star Wars : the official crochet pattern book : crochet your way through the galaxy  / Leah Parker.
"Crochet your own characters, creatures, costumes, and more from George Lucas's epic film saga with Star Wars: Crochet Your Way Across the Galaxy--the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by a galaxy far, far away. . . .Use the Force to c…
Dungeons & dragons. Dungeon master's guide : roleplaying game core rules / Lead designers: Christopher Perkins & James Wyatt ; editors: Adrian Ng, Dan Dillon, Patrick Renie.
"We've packed this book with incredibly useful tools and advice for Dungeon Masters of all levels. Make your game sessions special with over 400 total and 18 new magic items, practical solutions for common Dungeon Master pitfalls, and Greyhawk, a customiz…
Everlasting blooms : 25+ floristry projects to bring the magic of dried flowers into your home / Layla Robinson.
"Have you ever wished your cut flowers could last forever? Layla Robinson is a floral artist who uses dried flowers and foliage to create vibrant, long-lasting, sustainable pieces that preserve nature’s fleeting beauty. From dreamy tablescapes and state…
Letter from Japan / Marie Kondo with Marie Iida
"Though she’s known for “tidying up” and “sparking joy,” there’s more to Marie Kondo than her fervent desire to help you better appreciate your mess. Across book tours and international conferences, it became clear that her audience, while interested in h…
Gathered : on foraging, feasting, and the seasonal life / Gabrielle Cerberville.
"An illustrated guide to foraging and the bounties to be had, both personal and edible, in exploring the world around us and using the gifts it has to offer in our lives"-- Provided by publisher.
Fight oligarchy / Bernie Sanders.
""Oligarchy is a system in which a small number of extremely wealthy individuals control the economic, political, and media life of a nation. It is a system in which ordinary people have very little power to determine the future of their country. If you'r…
How to kill a witch : the patriarchy's guide to silencing women / Zoe Venditozzi & Claire Mitchell.
"Scotland, 1563: Crops failed. People starved. And the Devil's influence was stronger than ever—at least, that's what everyone believed. If you were a woman living in Scotland during this turbulent time, there was a very good chance that you, or someone y…
Love Johnny Carson : one obsessive fan's journey to find the genius behind the legend / Mark Malkoff ; with David Ritz.
"Over the course of his thirty-year career hosting The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson appeared on some 4,500 broadcasts, interviewed over 25,000 guests, and solidified himself as a warm, witty, comforting presence to US audiences during turbulent times. Car…
To rescue the American spirit : Teddy Roosevelt and the birth of a superpower / Bret Baier with Catherine Whitney.
"There has never been a president like Theodore Roosevelt. An iconoclast shaped by fervent ideals, his early life seems ripped from the pages of an adventure novel: abandoning his place in the New York aristocracy, he was drawn to the thrill of the West, …
The land of sweet forever : stories and essays / Harper Lee ; edited and with an introduction by Casey Cep.
"The Land of Sweet Forever combines Lee’s early short fiction and later nonfiction in a volume offering an unprecedented look at the development of her inimitable voice. Covering territory from the Alabama schoolyards of Lee’s youth to the luncheonettes a…
That's a great question, I'd love to tell you / written and illustrated by Elyse Myers.
"Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life's awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book. Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as "The Internet's Best Friend," sharing her relatable stories an…
Independent : a look inside a broken White House, outside the party lines / Karine Jean-Pierre.
"In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents. Jean-…
The hidden seasons : a calendar of nature's clues : learn to see the microseasons hidden within each day / Tristan Gooley ; illustrations by Neil Gower.
"We all notice the flowers of spring, longer days of summer, colors of autumn, and snowfalls of winter. But have you observed the way that water tends to run clearest in June? Did you know that at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, you can find Sir…
Running deep : bravery, survival, and the true story of the deadliest submarine in World War II / Tom Clavin.
"The true story of the deadliest submarine in World War II and the courageous captain who survived torture and imprisonment at the hands of the enemy. There was one submarine that outfought all other boats in the Silent Service in World War II: the USS Ta…
Now departing : a small-town mortician on death, life, and the moments in between / Victor M. Sweeney.
"Now Departing explores the science, craft, and mindfulness behind Victor M. Sweeney's very peculiar skill set. Working in the funeral business since he was eighteen years old, Sweeney astutely shares the powerful and moving lessons of how we can exist an…
Wake up with purpose! : what I've learned in my first hundred years / Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM ; with Seth Davis.
"Part life story, part philosophy text, and part spiritual guide, Sister Jean's wit, wisdom, and common sense has broad appeal and application that transcends religious creed, belief, and even feelings on Loyola's basketball team...The driving force insid…
RequiOM : the art of living and the path of leaving / Chandrashekhar Virupannavar.
"The traditional Requiem church mass begins with the following words: 'Requiem aeternum dona eis, Domine', meaning, 'Grant them eternal rest, O Lord'. The innovative word for the book title, 'RequiOM', was constructed by modifying the original word, 'Re…
Taste of Home how to cook (just about) anything : 250+ easy recipes & tips for great meals / Taste of Home Books.
"Become the confident home chef you've always wanted to be with How to Cook (just about) Anything. Developed by the culinary experts at Taste of Home, this comprehensive cookbook is packed with over 200 incredible recipes, hints & tips to suit every taste…
Help for high-conflict couples : using emotionally focused therapy & the science of attachment to build lasting connection / Jennine Estes Powell, Jacqueline Wielick ; foreword by Sue Johnson, EdD ; afterword by Lisa J. Palmer-Olsen, PsyD.
"Do you and your partner fight all the time? Do you love each other, but simply drive one another other up a wall? Do you worry that you’ll eventually burn out from all the conflict, arguments, and hurt feelings, and that your relationship will deteriorat…
The uncool : a memoir / Cameron Crowe.
"Cameron Crowe was an unlikely rock and roll insider. Born in 1957 to parents who strictly banned the genre from their house, he dove headfirst into the world of music. By the time he graduated high school at fifteen, Crowe was contributing to Rolling Sto…
The perfect tuba : forging fulfillment from the bass horn, band, and hard work / Sam Quinones.
"The tuba's sound is mighty, emerging, it seems, from deep in the human body. Very little music has, up until recently, been written to play to its strengths. The best the tuba seems to promise is a seat at the back of the band. No stadium shows, no Inter…
Without precedent : how Chief Justice Roberts and his accomplices rewrote the Constitution and dismantled our rights / Lisa Graves.
"A provocative firsthand account of how Chief Justice John Roberts posed as a fair-minded jurist in order to impose the reactionary agenda of billionaire elites committed to reversing Americans' freedoms In the last twenty years the US Supreme Court has r…
And to think we started as a book club... / Tom Toro.
"In Tom Toro's hilarious world, the Grim Reaper binges television while Superman shops for health insurance. The collection features original chapter art that sets the perfect tone for these brilliant cartoons and what they reveal about the absurdity of m…
London 2026 / updater and project editor, Edward Aves.
Winner, Gold Award, Top Guidebook at the 2020 Wanderlust Magazine Reader Travel Awards. Planning a trip to London? Look no further. Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, catch a show in the vibrant West End thea…
Six seasons of pasta : a new way with everyone's favorite food / Joshua McFadden with Martha Holmberg.
"Organized around six seasonal groupings, this collection of over 125 pasta recipes emphasizes produce-driven dishes made with dried pasta, combining Italian classics with a methodical skillet-based sauce-building approach to help home cooks create well-b…
The Cars : let the stories be told / Bill Janovitz ; foreword by Greg Hawkes.
"The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a series of bands before finding one another—along with the right sound at the right time. T…
The sheet pan : 150+ easy, creative meals from your most versatile pan / America's Test Kitchen.
"Exciting possibilities open up when you turn to this sheet pan cookbook for all your weeknight dinners, breakfasts, snacks, and beyond. You'll build ... layers of flavor, while also streamlining the cooking process. ... ATK techniques for the best-tastin…
"Anubhava Mantapa was the working 'laboratory' of the 12th-century Shiva-Sharana saints of the Veeara-Shaiva progressive movement. It was a 'parliament,' the first of its kind in world history, where dedicated Shiva-Sharanas, from all walks of life, with…
Future boy : Back to the Future and my journey through the space-time continuum / Michael J. Fox and Nelle Fortenberry.
"In early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Fox’s days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the…
Girl warrior : on coming of age / Joy Harjo.
“To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than…
Told you so / Mayci Neeley.
"Mayci Neeley and the women of MomTok burst into the center of pop culture when Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took the world by storm. But the show barely scratched the surface of Mayci’s personal story. From becoming a mom at twenty, to losing …
Trust god, love people : stories of my openhanded faith / Jenny Marrs.
"When Jenny Marrs looks at all the ways God has shown up in her life, she’s left with immense gratitude for a God who is always, ever faithful. Even as she has trusted that God was leading her, the big picture of her journey was often murky and unknown. …
Nobody wants your sh*t : the art of decluttering before you die / Messie Condo.
"Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you'll actually want to use. Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes …
Kinship medicine : cultivating interdependence to heal the Earth and ourselves / Wendy Johnson MD MPH.
"Our modern way of living is incompatible with our survival. Most of us intuitively know this truth, but almost everything in our society encourages us to ignore it. Dr. Wendy Johnson confronts this undeniable fact and breaks down how we think and act eve…
No ordinary bird : drug smuggling, a plane crash, and a daughter's quest for the truth / Artis Henderson.
"Artis was five when a plane crash killed her beloved father. For years, it was simply called “the accident.” But many things weren’t getting discussed. Like Lamar himself—a swashbuckling, larger-than-life pilot, a doting father and husband, and the most …
Little woodchucks : Offerman woodshop's guide to tools and tomfoolery / Nick Offerman with Lee Buchanan.
"Are you a parent or an otherwise amply sized Woodchuck interested in making projects with, or for, your kids? Or are you an aspiring small Woodchuck ready to get into some quality mischief that involves a hammer, nails, and your very own pocketknife? Wel…
The other girl / Annie Ernaux ; translated by Alison L. Strayer.
"In the summer of 1950, when Annie Ernaux is ten, she inadvertently learns she had a sister who died at six, two years before her own birth. Having believed she was an only child, she learns that she has replaced another daughter—“the little saint,” “the …
The social lives of birds : flocks, communes, and families / Joan E. Strassmann ; illustrations by Anthony Bartley.
"In The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist and author of Slow Birding Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together. Some join the foraging groups of other species. Some are only soci…
Successful failure ; lessons learned flat on my face / by Kevin Fredericks.
"Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) is a viral stand-up star, an NAACP Image Award-winning comedian, the founder of KevOnStage Studios, a New York Times bestselling author, and a superstar on social media. But his path to success wasn't always smooth. As a…
Born lucky : a dedicated father, a grateful son, and my journey with autism / Leland Vittert with Don Yaeger.
"In a world quick to label, judge, and box in people, one father and son stood firm and refused to be defined by an autism diagnosis....Leland was a socially awkward boy who didn’t speak for years, and when he finally did, teachers and leaders declared hi…
Why I love horror : essays on horror literature / edited by Becky Siegel Spratford.
"For twenty-five years, Becky Siegel Spratford has worked as a librarian in Reader Advisory, training library workers all over the world on how to engage their patrons and readers, and to use her place as a horror expert and critic to get the word out to …
Hostage / Eli Sharabi.
"On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Kibbutz Be’eri, shattering the peaceful life Eli Sharabi had built with his British wife, Lianne, and their teenage daughters, Noiya and Yahel. Dragged barefoot out his front door while his family watched in h…
Unabridged : the thrill of (and threat to) the modern dictionary / Stefan Fatsis.
"Words are the currency of culture—and never more than today. From selfie to doomscrolling to rizz, our hyper-connected digital world coins and spreads new words with lightning speed and locks them into mainstream consciousness with unprecedented influenc…
The Anthony Bourdain reader : new, classic, and rediscovered writing / edited by Kimberly Witherspoon ; foreword by Patrick Radden Keefe.
"Anthony Bourdain represented many things to many people--and he had many sides. But no part of his identity was more important to him, and more long-lasting, than that of a writer. The Anthony Bourdain Reader is a collection of his best and most fascinat…
Humanish : what talking to your cat or naming your car reveals about the uniquely human need to humanize / Justin Gregg.
"A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog....[S]cience writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourse…
House of smoke : a southerner goes searching for home / by John T. Edge.
"In this unflinching and moving memoir, John T. Edge takes us on a quest for home in a South that has both held him close and pushed him away, as he tries and fails and tries again to rewrite the stories he inherited. Born in a house where a Confederate g…
Embroidery handbook for beginners : an illustrated guide to tools, techniques, and stitches / Catherine Guidicelli
"Packed with essential techniques and more, this compact guide is the ideal introduction to embroidery. Whether readers are just beginning or looking to refine their skills, this book provides everything needed to stitch with confidence. It starts with a…
Next of kin : a memoir / Gabrielle Hamilton.
"The youngest of five children, Gabrielle Hamilton took pride in her unsentimental, idiosyncratic family. She idolized her parents' charisma and non-conformity. She worshipped her siblings' mischievousness and flair. Hers was a family with no fondness for…
1929 : inside the greatest crash in Wall Street history--and how it shattered a nation / Andrew Ross Sorkin.
"In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama u…
Ring of salt : a memoir of finding home and hope on the wild coast of Ireland / Betsy Cornwell.
"An inspiring memoir about a writer who flees an abusive marriage and must reclaim the story of her life on Ireland's wild western coast. At twenty-four, Betsy Cornwell runs away to Ireland for a fresh start. ... Five years later, her happy ending has twi…
Field guide to the birds of the United States and Canada / Ted Floyd.
"This new edition of the trusted National Geographic field guide combines all new text, updated taxonomy, expanded art including 240 new illustrations, and authoritative, data-derived maps, organized in the user-friendly format for which our field guides …
Creative sketchbook magic : 30 easy & joyful lessons to unlock the artist within / Viddhi Saschit.
"30 quick and cute art lessons for beginners! If you've collected all the art supplies and want to get creative but feel stumped about what to draw or how to paint, this book is your new best friend! Join international art influencer and author Viddhi Sas…
The complete folk herbal : an illustrated guide to natural remedies and everyday healing / Rebecca Beyer.
"A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the folklore, history, and everyday utility of nearly 100 plants, trees, and shrubs"--Provided by publisher.
Celtic ways to pray : finding God in the natural elements / Ruth Lindberg Pattison.
"Where is God when we pray? Artist and priest Ruth Pattison looks to the legacy of Celtic spirituality to say God is in all of creation that surrounds us—earth, fire, water, air—and not up in the clouds. She invites the reader into a grounded spirituality…
Make me commissioner : I know what's wrong with baseball and how to fix it / Jane Leavy.
"Jane Leavy has always loved baseball. Her grandmother lived one long, loud foul ball away from Yankee Stadium—the same grandmother who took young Jane to Saks Fifth Avenue and bought her her first baseball glove. It’s no coincidence that Leavy was coveri…
The gales of November : the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald / John U. Bacon.
"For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship re…
Paper girl : a memoir of home and family in a fractured America / Beth Macy.
"Urbana, Ohio, was not a utopia when Beth Macy grew up there in the ’70s and ’80s—certainly not for her family. Her dad was known as the town drunk, which hurt, as did their poverty. But Urbana had a healthy economy and thriving schools, and Macy had midd…
Over the edge of the world : Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe / Laurence Bergreen.
"Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World, prize-winning biographer and journalist Laurence Bergreen ent…
The origin of politics : human nature and the shaping of political systems / Nicholas Wade.
"In The Origin Of Politics, Nicholas Wade explains how our political systems compete with a more ancient set of rules for organizing society—those developed by evolution. Modern ideologies are in constant tension with structures inherent in human social b…
Leaving Breezy Street : a memoir / Brenda Myers-Powell with April Reynolds.
"'Careful—don’t think prostitution is just about money. It’s never just the money. It’s about slipping in at all the wrong places. Getting into dangerous situations and getting out of them. That’s exciting. That’s what you want. But you want something els…
Built from the fire : the epic story of Tulsa's Greenwood district, America's Black Wall Street : one hundred years in the neighborhood that refused to be erased / Victor Luckerson.
"When Ed Goodwin moved with his parents to the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his family joined a community soon to become the center of black life in the West. But just a few years later, on May 31, 1921, the teenaged Ed hid in a bathtub as a…
Hungry happens : Mediterranean : 100 healthy, simple recipes / Stella Drivas with Lukas Volger ; photographs by Antonis Achilleos.
"Stella Drivas created her blog Hungry Happens to share her easy, healthy meals that use wholesome ingredients. She was raised in a Greek household where meals were made from scratch and featured extra virgin olive oil, citrus, fresh greens, beans, lean m…
For the love of chocolate : 80 at-home recipes from a master chocolatier's imagination / Phillip Ashley Rix.
"In For the Love of Chocolate, Phillip Ashley Rix, whose skill and innovation have made him a renowned name in the world of chocolatiers, guides you through an inspiring collection of desserts, confections, and drinks that promise to transform your chocol…
The blood in winter : England on the brink of civil war, 1642 / Jonathan Healey.
In 1641, England exits a plague-ridden and politically unstable summer having reached a semblance of peace: the English and Scottish armies have disbanded, legislation has passed to ensure Parliament will continue to sit and the people are tentatively opt…
New Mexico [13th edition] / Steven Horak.
"Santa Fe local Steven Horak reveals the very best of his home state, from hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on Southwestern cuisine. Fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you’ll find: Strategic, flexible itin…
Fodor's The complete guide to the national parks of the USA [2025] :  all 63 parks from Maine to American Samoa / Editor: Brian Eschrich.
"Whether you want to hike through the jaw-dropping scenery of Acadia, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor’s travel experts in all the National Parks are here to help! Fodor’s Compl…
For the sun after long nights : the story of Iran's women-led uprising / Fatemeh Jamalpour and Nilo Tabrizy.
"In September 2022, a young Kurdish woman, Mahsa Jîna Amini, died after being beaten by police officers who arrested her for not adhering to the Islamic Republic’s dress code. Her death galvanized thousands of Iranians—mostly women—who took to the streets…
Crochet snails and mushroom sprites / Megan Lapp, creator of Crafty Intentions.
"Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders! Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb op…
Yardsticks : child and adolescent development ages 4-14 / Chip Wood.
"Drawing on decades of educational experience and a wealth of research. "Yardsticks" invites every adult who teaches or cares for children to celebrate the incredible developmental journey that occurs from ages four through fourteen. Combining easy-to-acc…
Container gardens for butterflies : best butterfly plants in 102 easy combos! / Pamela Crawford.
"According the author: 'This is my seventh book on container gardening, and, without question, the most amazing. My deck was a butterfly desert and it was transformed to a butterfly sanctuary simply by planting the right plants in my containers.' The book…
Misunderstood : a memoir / Allen Iverson ; with Ray Beauchamp.
"Allen Iverson shares in searing clarity and touching candor his meteoric rise from impoverished child in the Virginia projects to high school champion to Georgetown University protégé of legendary coach John Thompson, and finally to NBA All-Star and Reeb…
"Messages in a bottle were a last ditch effort calling for rescue, or desperate goodbyes to loved ones. Penned by Christopher Columbus and passengers on Titanic, history has recorded thousands of bottles, but which ones are hoaxes? Historian Ric Mixter in…
The wheelsmen / by Ric Mixter.
"Grab the wheel and hold on- as you experience four shipwrecks through the eyes of the men who were at the helm. Ed Kanaby sailed through the 'King' of storms in November, 1913. He survived by beaching his freighter in lower Lake Huron. Nine other ships …
Howling winds : shipwrecks and a few tails / Ric Mixter.
"There's a connection between the Gale of 1913, Black Friday 1916, and the Edmund Fitzgerald that only Ric Mixter could dig up. A ship in each of these storms had a dog aboard. From the sole survivor of the Chicora, to treasure ships and amazing rescues, …
"Thought you knew everything about the Edmund Fitzgerald? Go behind the scenes to learn more about the most famous shipwreck investigation in Great Lakes history. Ric Mixter opens his archive of conversations with the men who built, sailed and dove the Fi…
A silent treatment : a memoir / Jeannie Vanasco.
"Jeannie Vanasco’s mother starts using the silent treatment not long after moving into the renovated apartment within Jeannie’s home. The silences begin at any perceived slight. Her shortest period of silence lasts two weeks. Her longest, six months. As V…
Facing infinity : black holes and our place on Earth / Jonas Enander ; translated from the Swedish by Nichola Smalley ; foreword by Frank Wilczek.
"Humanity’s relationship with black holes began in 1783 in a small English village, when clergyman John Michell posed a startling question: What if there are objects in space that are so large and heavy that not even light can escape them? Almost 250 year…
Electric spark : the enigma of Dame Muriel / Frances Wilson.
"Muriel Spark was a puzzle, and so too are her books. She dealt in word games, tricks, and ciphers; her life was composed of weird accidents, strange coincidences, and spooky events. Evelyn Waugh thought she was a saint, Bernard Levin said she was a witch…
Outer space is closer than Antarctica : [and other things I learned while falling in love at the bottom of the world] / Michelle Ott.
"This beautifully illustrated memoir tells artist Michelle Ott's true story of falling in love and discovering her place in the universe on a remote research station in Antarctica"-- Provided by publisher.
I write to find out what I am thinking : collected nonfiction / Joan Didion ; with an introduction by Griffin Dunne.
"A hardcover omnibus edition of Joan Didion's collected nonfiction that contains her final four books: Blue Nights, South and West, Let Me Tell You What I Mean, and her bestselling and most famous work, The Year of Magical Thinking. With a new introductio…
Smarter : 10 lessons for a more productive and less-stressed life / Emily Austen.
"Are you stuck in an exhausting struggle for balance between work, family life, fitness, friendships, and mental health? It's time to live life smarter, not harder. In Smarter, entrepreneur and recovering productivity addict Emily Austen releases you from…
And then it was now : the autobiography of Christopher Guard / foreword by Brian Blessed.
"Since his highly-praised first appearance on TV at the age of twelve as a young David Copperfield in the BBC's 1966 serialisation of the Dickens novel, Christopher Guard has been an ever-present fixture on our screens. Highlights from his illustrious car…
The elegance and comfort of home / Dana Wolter ; with Clinton Smith.
"As an interior designer, Dana Wolter’s goal has always been to create spaces that are not just visually beautiful, but more importantly, functional and livable for the entire family. She believes that the places in which we live should reflect who we are…