Adult Non-fiction

These non-fiction books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).

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Charles Sumner : conscience of a nation / Zaakir Tameez.
"Charles Sumner is mainly known as the abolitionist statesman who suffered a brutal caning on the Senate floor by the proslavery congressman Preston Brooks in 1856. This violent episode has obscured Sumner’s status as the most passionate champion of equal…
Fired up : how to turn your spark into a flame and come alive at any age / Shannon Watts.
"Too many of us are living on autopilot. We believe we’re too old, too busy, or too inexperienced to go after what we really want. Shannon Watts has a message for you: Think again. If you are ready to stand tall in your greatness, Fired Up invites you to …
The year of the tiger : the major run that made Tiger Woods / Brody Miller.
"In the annals of golf, one achievement towers above all others—the Tiger Slam. A quarter century ago, between 2000 and 2001, Tiger Woods accomplished a feat so extraordinary, it may never be replicated...The Year of the Tiger transports readers back in t…
The can-do mindset : how to cultivate resilience, follow your heart, and fight for your passions / Candace Parker.
"Candace Parker is a living legend. Her storied career includes three WNBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and countless MVP Awards. Her career accolades are endless and her impact on the WNBA beyond measure, but Candace is even more inspiring off the co…
Little Miss Diagnosed : a surgeon's guide to breaking bones and bending rules / Dr. Erin Nance.
"In her debut essay collection, renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erin Nance offers a raw, unfiltered look into the exhilarating yet complicated world of healthcare. Compassionate, honest, and most of all, transformative, Little Miss Diagnosed tells the sto…
Brunch season : a year of delicious mornings from the Buttermilk Kitchen / Chef Suzanne Vizethann ; photography by Kelly Berry.
"Brunch is a lovely way to celebrate a meal with friends and family, and a great way to make any midday or mid-week dining special. The recipes in Brunch Season: A Year of Delicious Mornings from the Buttermilk Kitchen include both sweet and savory dishes…
Japanese woodworking and joinery : a beginner's guide to the tools & techniques used by master carpenters in Japan / Carpenters Tool Study Group.
"Learn traditional joinery and woodworking techniques from the Japanese masters! Calling all carpenters, weekend woodworkers, hand tool enthusiasts and wood crafters as well as anyone who loves Japanese-style tools and carpentry. The age-old techniques of…
Rich girl nation : taking charge of our financial futures / Katie Gatti Tassin.
"Women experience money differently than men do. In the United States, women have only 55 cents for every dollar of wealth held by men, are more likely to end up in poverty following a divorce, and are less likely to retire with the resources they need. W…
Fatherhood : a history of love and power / Augustine Sedgewick.
"Fatherhood is one of the most meaningful aspects of human culture, but we know little about when or where fatherhood first emerged, or even how or why. Despite its enigmatic beginnings, fatherhood has, for centuries, given shape to ideas about the world,…
Murderland : crime and bloodlust in the time of serial killers / Caroline Fraser.
"Caroline Fraser grew up in the shadow of Ted Bundy, the most notorious serial murderer of women in American history, surrounded by his hunting grounds and mountain body dumps, in the brooding landscape of the Pacific Northwest. But in the 1970s and '80s,…
John Hancock : first to sign, first to invest in America's independence / Willard Sterne Randall.
"A contemporary of Samuel Adams, John Adams, George Washington, and the Marquis de Lafayette, Hancock had a list of contacts that read like a who’s who of the American Revolution. But shockingly little has been written about Hancock himself. John Hancock …
Steve Martin writes the written word : collected written word works / by Steve Martin.
"Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and—above all—hilarity of the master. ​Filled with his singular characters and musings–Daniel Pecan Cambridge,…
A different kind of power : a memoir / Jacinda Ardern.
"What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadershi…
Wards of the State : the long shadow of American foster care / Claudia Rowe.
"By the time Maryanne was 16 years old, she had been arrested for murder. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she’d run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled…
French flair : creating a home inspired by French style / Fifi O'Neill ; photography by Mark Lohman.
"French-inspired interiors are not just about design – they conjure up an effortless way of life defined by sophistication and simplicity. It is an aesthetically fresh mix that feels at once current and familiar. Author Fifi O’Neill grew up in France and …
Submersed : wonder, murder, and the beguiling world of amateur submarines / by Matthew Gavin Frank.
"Submersed begins with an investigation into the beguiling subculture of DIY submersible obsessives: men and women—but mostly men—who are so compelled to sink into the deep sea that they become amateur backyard submarine-builders. Should they succeed in f…
Life is a lazy Susan of sh*t sandwiches / Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan.
"Long before their blockbuster podcast, I’ve Had It, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan were simply two best friends, supporting each other through the ups and downs of life. Together they’ve celebrated family milestones and cheered on professional…
Dad, what's for dinner? : lifesaving recipes to avoid meltdowns, have fun in the kitchen, and keep your kids well fed / David Nayfeld with Joshua David Stein ; photography by Eric Wolfinger ; foreword by Gwyneth Paltrow.
"This is a book for dads (and moms, and grandparents, and caregivers, and anyone else who needs to get dinner on the table without cooking the same old thing again). It’s a book that believes 'kids’ food' can, and should, mean more than just buttered nood…
Lone wolf : walking the line between civilization and wildness / Adam Weymouth.
"In 2011, a wolf named Slavc left his home territory of Slovenia for a wide-ranging journey across the Alps. Tracked by a GPS collar, he traveled over 1,200 miles, where he would mate with a female wolf on a walkabout of her own-the only two wolves for hu…
Clam down : a metamorphosis / Anelise Chen.
"We’ve all heard the story about waking up as a cockroach—but what if a crisis turned you into a clam? After the dissolution of her marriage, a writer is transformed into a "clam" via typo after her mother keeps texting her to "clam down." The funny if un…
The sisterhood of Ravensbrück : how an intrepid band of Frenchwomen resisted the Nazis in Hitler's all-female concentration camp / Lynne Olson.
"Decades after the end of World War II, the name Ravensbrück still evokes horror for those with knowledge of this infamous all-women’s concentration camp, better known since it became the setting of Martha Hall Kelly’s bestselling novel, Lilac Girls. Part…
On tyranny : twenty lessons from the twentieth century / Timothy Snyder.
Offers twenty lessons drawn from the rise and fall of authoritarian dictatorships in the twentieth century for dealing with threats to democracy, ethics, and social norms now.
Mission penguin : a photographic quest from the Galpágos to Antarctica / Ursula Clare Franklin.
"Featuring breathtaking photographs of the world's 18 species of penguin, Mission Penguin takes you to many of the most remote places on earth, from the Falkland and Galápagos Islands to the Antipodes Islands and Tristan da Cunha. Following the loss of h…
Bindas : comfort food with an Indian soul / by Mehak Kansal
"'Bindas' means daring, carefree – a free spirit At Bindas eateries in London, Mehak Kansal's bold food feeds the soul, layering flavours inspired by her Indian heritage, her travels, and her rural English upbringing. Her crowd-pleasing recipes are born …
The river's daughter : a memoir / Bridget Crocker.
"After Bridget Crocker’s parents’ volatile divorce, she moved with her mother from Southern California to Wyoming. Her life was idyllic, living in a trailer park on the banks of the Snake River with a stepfather she loved, a new baby brother, and the rive…
Spellbound : how charisma shaped American history from the Puritans to Donald Trump / Molly Worthen.
"Everyone feels it. Cultural and political life in America has become unrecognizable and strange. Firebrands and would-be sages have taken the place of reasonable and responsible leaders. Nuanced debates have given way to the smug confidence of yard signs…
Watercolor flowerscapes : make showstopping paintings using gorgeous pressed flowers / Karly Murphy.
"Watercolor art that pops off the page— literally! Infuse your watercolor paintings with the ephemeral beauty of wildflower meadows and lush gardens— by adding pressed flowers! Perfect for beginners, this stunning mixed media technique from botanical arti…
Just add sprinkles : a colorful collection of fun, easy bakes to satisfy your sweet cravings / Taryn Camp.
"Get ready to take your desserts up a notch with Taryn Camp’s collection of incredible bakes! Designed for the amateur baker, bakers on a budget and for lovers of all things sweet, these simple recipes―many of which start with a box mix―take your treats t…
Call the midwife : farewell to the East End / Jennifer Worth ; clinical editor, Terri Coates.
"When twenty-two-year-old Jennifer Worth, from a comfortable middle-class upbringing, went to work as a midwife in the poorest section of postwar London, she not only delivered hundreds of babies and touched many lives, she also became the neighborhood's …
101 board games to try before you die (of boredom) : a definitive list of the best board games ever made / Jarrod Carmichael.
"Find your new favorite board game with this incredible curated guide featuring the best releases from the 21st century. Whether you want to dive into board games as a new hobby, explore screen-free fun with friends, or simply host an unforgettable game n…
Experience Italy [2nd edition] / Kevin Raub [and 14 others]
"This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from skipping the crowds for an …
Experience Rome [2nd edition] / Elisa Colarossi, Angela Corrias, Duncan Garwood, Angelo Zinna.
"This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from digging into a slice of pizza r…
The good living guide to medicinal tea : 50 ways to brew the cure for what ails you / Jennifer Browne.
"More than just a warm and comforting drink, tea has medicinal properties that are widely underused in North America. Common herbs, spices, fruits, and barks have been scientifically proven to help relieve pain, menopause symptoms, high blood pressure, in…
South Side impresarios : how race women transformed Chicago's classical music scene / Samantha Ege.
"Between the world wars, Chicago Race women nurtured a local yet widely resonant Black classical music community entwined with Black civic life. Samantha Ege tells the stories of the Black women whose acumen and energy transformed Chicago's South Side int…
How countries go broke : the big cycle / Ray Dalio.
"For decades, politicians, policymakers, and investors have debated these questions, but the answers have eluded them. In this groundbreaking book, Ray Dalio, one of the greatest investors of our time who anticipated the 2008 global financial crisis and t…
Plant-based simple : 150 delicious whole-food, nutrient-dense recipes for healthy living / recipes by Dustin Harder, Jackie Sobon, and Allyson Kramer.
"Plant-Based Simple is your ultimate guide to improved health, clean eating, and a sustainable approach to food. Packed with delicious, easy-to-make recipes, this cookbook empowers you to start your meat-free journey with confidence and excitement. Whethe…
Peace is a shy thing : the life and art of Tim O'Brien / Alex Vernon.
"The first literary biography of Tim O'Brien, the preeminent American writer of the war in Vietnam and one of the best writers of his generation, drawing on never-before-seen materials and original interviews. "Vietnam made me a writer." -Tim O'Brien Feat…
Breakfast, lunch, tea : Rose Bakery / by Rose Carrarini.
"Breakfast, Lunch, Tea is the first cookbook by Rose Carrarini, who co-founded the much-imitated delicatessen Villandry in London in 1988, and now serves her signature simple, fresh and natural food at Rose Bakery, the Anglo-French bakery and restaurant i…
The last supper : art, faith, sex, and controversy in the 1980s / Paul Elie.
"Circa 1980, tradition and authority are in the ascendant, both in Catholicism (via Pope John Paul II) and in American civic life (through the Moral Majority and the so-called televangelists). But the public is deeply divided on issues of body and soul, d…
Hello, cruel world! : science-based strategies for raising terrific kids in terrifying times / Melinda Wenner Moyer.
"From the author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes comes a science-based, hopeful guide on how to raise children who will not just survive, but thrive in this challenging, terrifying world-and who could ultimately help save it. In the blink of an e…
Reefs of time : what fossils reveal about coral survival / Lisa S. Gardiner.
"With rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there’s no question that today’s coral reefs are in trouble. As predictions about the future of these ecosystems grow increasingly dire, sc…
How to work with complicated people : strategies for effective collaboration with (nearly) anyone / Ryan Leak.
"Who is the most complicated person you work with? You probably don’t have to think very hard to answer that question. You already know their name, their job title, their quirks, and their flaws. You have firsthand experience with the mental and emotiona…
The inspired traveller : our world in 100 cultural places / Sarah Baxter and Susie Hodge ; illustrated by Amy Grimes.
"Discover the destinations that have inspired the world’s greatest art, cinema, food, novels and music. Pure armchair travel, this book is for anyone with a sense of wanderlust and curiosity: immerse yourself in 100 places that have inspired a remarkable…
Dragon on Centre Street : New York vs. Donald J. Trump / Jonah E. Bromwich.
"In the spring of 2024, former President Trump, flanked by his band of loyal supporters, was shuttled daily into a gloomy Manhattan courtroom to face a trial with monumental stakes—for him, and for the country. Inside, a cast of larger-than-life characte…
100 cookies : the baking book for every kitchen with classic cookies, novel treats, brownies, bars, and more / Sarah Kieffer.
"100 Cookies is a go-to baking resource featuring 100 recipes for cookies and bars, organized into seven chapters. Chocolatey, fruity, crispy, chewy, classic, inventive—there's a foolproof recipe for the perfect treat for everyone in this book. • Introd…
Venice & the Veneto / Cristian Bonetto, Peter Dragicevich.
"Discover Venice & the Veneto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from shopping for handmade trinkets at Artisti Artigiani del Chiostro, to indulging in the ultimate sweet treat at Gelateria Nico with a decadent gianduiotto dessert, and scali…
Hot date! : sweet & savory recipes celebrating the date, from party food to everyday feasts / text and illustrations by Rawaan Alkhatib ; photography by Linda Xiao.
"The first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, Hot Date! features 99 mouthwatering, date-centered recipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations.…
Magic in the air : the myth, the mystery, and the soul of the slam dunk / Mike Sielski.
"From the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk. The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one power…
Nothing but courage : the 82nd Airborne's daring D-Day mission--and their heroic charge across the La Fiere Bridge / James Donovan.
"From the bestselling author of Shoot for the Moon and A Terrible Glory comes the dramatic story of the courageous paratroopers and glidermen of the 82nd Airborne, who risked their lives to seize and secure a small, centuries-old bridge in France that pla…
Plants with superpowers : 75 remarkable plants for your garden and home / David Domoney.
"[David Domoney] shares with readers an incredible array of plants that have extraordinary capabilities. After considerable research into myths, legends, and scientific papers, in this fantastic read he illustrates how the natural world has truly gifted p…
15 minute Indian : one-pan recipes using minimal steps and ingredients / Anjula Devi.
"5-Minute Indian teaches you the game-changing way to eat fresh and flavoursome Indian food. Each recipe takes under 15 minutes to make and is cooked in one pan using minimal steps and ingredients"--Publisher website.
A light on the hill : the surprising story of how a local church in the nation's capital influenced evangelicalism / Caleb Morell ; foreword by Mark Dever.
"Recounts the 150-year history of Capitol Hill Baptist Church (CHBC) in Washington, DC, from its beginnings as a small congregation to its current prominent status near the center of political power. The book illustrates the church's transformation and co…
Dinner : 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes for the most important meal of the day / Meera Sodha.
"Bestselling author Meera Sodha brings us a fresh and joyful celebration of the most important meal of the day. Drawing on a wide range of Asian cuisines, Dinner offers up 100 vegan and vegetarian recipes, all created to answer the question: “What's for d…
The year God died : Jesus and the Roman Empire in 33 AD / James Lacey.
"In late 31 AD, after the Roman senators murdered Lucius Sejanus, the Roman Emperor Tiberius's closest confidant, the Empire was forever changed. If Sejanus had not been murdered, Jesus would never have been crucified. This profound connection between th…
How to lose your mother : a daughter's memoir / Molly Jong-Fast.
"Molly Jong-Fast is the only child of a famous woman, writer Erica Jong, whose sensational book Fear of Flying launched her into second-wave feminist stardom. She grew up yearning for a connection with her dreamy, glamorous, just out of reach mother, who …
The gunfighters : how Texas made the West wild / Bryan Burrough.
"The 'Wild West' gunfighter is such a stock figure in our popular culture that some dismiss it all as a corny myth, more a product of dime novels and B movies than a genuinely important American history...For three decades at the end of the 1800s, a big s…
Romantic knits : 16 knitting patterns for blouses, cardigans and other elegant knitwear / Helene Arnesen.
"Fill your wardrobe with breathtaking handmade pieces that you will treasure for years to come. Knitwear designer Helene Arnesen is a master in combining simple knitting techniques with elegant details, such as billowing sleeves, ribbon ties and lace edgi…
No-sew mini amigurumi : 40 crochet patterns for super cute, super small plushies / Genna Tatu.
"All of the Cuddles, None of the Sewing Craft huggable mini crochet creations in a flash with this beginner-friendly guide to no-sew amigurumi. The founder of CrochetByGenna, crochet artist and fiber teacher Genna Tatu walks you through each step to crea…
Buckley : the life and revolution that changed America / Sam Tanenhaus.
"In 1951, with the publication of God and Man at Yale, a scathing attack on his alma mater, twenty-five-year-old William F. Buckley, Jr., seized the public stage—and commanded it for the next half century as he led a new generation of conservative activis…
Their accomplices wore robes : how the Supreme Court chained Black America to the bottom of a racial caste system / Brando Simeo Starkey.
"Their Accomplices Wore Robes takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court—even more than the presidency or Congress—aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution’s Thirt…
Trauma and recovery : the aftermath of violence--from domestic abuse to political terror / Judith L. Herman, MD ; with a new epilogue by the author.
"Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and po…
Awakening of the heart : essential Buddhist Sutras and commentaries / Thich Nhat Hanh.
"Awakening of the Heart is a comprehensive, single volume collection of the Buddha’s key sutras, translated with contemporary commentary by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh....Awakening of the Heart captures the heart of Buddhist wisdom and Thich Nhat Hanh’s un…
The ghost lab : how bigfoot hunters, mediums, and alien enthusiasts are wrecking science / Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling.
"In 2010, a sleepy small-town business plaza in rural New Hampshire rented space to an unusual tenant: a ghost laboratory. The Kitt Research Initiative’s mission was to use the scientific method to document the existence of spirits. Founder Andy Kitt was …
Putin's sledgehammer : the Wagner Group and Russia's collapse into mercenary chaos / Candace Rondeaux.
"In June 2023, the Wagner Group assembled an armed convoy that included tanks and rocket launchers and set out on what seemed like a journey to take control of Moscow. The last person to attempt such a venture was Adolf Hitler. Wagner’s power began from …
Rick Steves Italy [28th edition] / Rick Steves.
"From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience Italy with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy ; Rick's strategi…
Is it Alzheimer's? [2nd edition] : 101 answers to your most pressing questions about memory loss and dementia / Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH.
"Has someone in your family been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease—or are you worried about developing dementia yourself? In this revised second edition of Is It Alzheimer's?, medical expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins educates both new and current readers with …
TCM Imports : timeless favorites and hidden gems of world cinema / Alicia Malone.
"International cinema offers a one-of-a-kind window to the world, allowing viewers to experience foreign cultures and unique expressions of cinematic art, but it can feel daunting to approach for newcomers or to expand upon even for seasoned movie buffs. …
Hollywood high : a totally epic, way opinionated history of teen movies / Bruce Handy.
"What influence did Francis Ford Coppola have on George Lucas’s American Graffiti? And Lucas on John Singleton’s Boyz n the Hood? How does teenage sexuality in Fast Times at Ridgemont High compare to Twilight? Which teen movies pass the Bechdel test? Why …
Bless your heart : a field guide to all things Southern / Landon Bryant ; illustrated by Adam Trest.
"If there’s one thing Landon knows, it’s the South. His anthropological dissections of customs and traditions celebrating all things Southern are a mix of humor, history, and head nodding. In his debut book, Landon discusses everything you’ve ever wante…
Hungry girl sheet pan cookbook : one-pan wonders under 400 calories / Lisa Lillien.
"With an emphasis on wholesome ingredients like fresh produce and lean proteins, these delicious, easy meals and more make healthy eating a breeze. Get ready for . . . The Best Breakfasts: Protein-packed 'Flattatas,' make-ahead pancake bars, and beyond. …
Repast : the story of food / Jenny Linford.
"Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen—or around the open fire—is reflected in the fascinating objects explored in this book. Written by food writer Jenny Linford in collaboration with the British Museum, Repast focuses on artifacts in the…
Casting flowers : a step-by-step guide to creating beautiful botanical art / Rachel Dein with Juliet Roberts, photography by Éva Németh.
Casting Flowers introduces botanical bas-relief as a rewarding method that encourages even the most basic beginners to revel in the ability to record a plant's texture, pattern, and delicacy in fine detail, creating compositions as small as a single stem …
Things in nature merely grow / Yiyun Li.
"'There is no good way to say this,' Yiyun Li writes at the beginning of this book. 'There is no good way to state these facts, which must be acknowledged. My husband and I had two children and lost them both: Vincent in 2017, at sixteen, James in 2024, a…
The last great dream : how bohemians became hippies and created the sixties / Dennis McNally.
"Few cities represent the countercultural movement of the 1960s more than San Francisco. By that decade, the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was home to self-branded 'freaks' (dubbed 'hippies' by the media) who created the world’s first psychedelic neighborho…
Clamor : how noise took over the world - and how we can take it back / Chris Berdik.
"Early-morning jackhammering from construction down the block. The dull roar of jets flying overhead. Your office mates’ phone conversations. We are surrounded by noise, but it is a problem many of us shrug off once the immediate annoyance passes. Yet as.…
Taste of Home one-dish meals.
"Say goodbye to overwhelming prep and endless dishes with recipes created to save both time and cleanup. Enjoy options perfect for every cooking tool in your kitchen, whether you're working with a Dutch oven, air fryer, Instant Pot, or even the grill. Eac…
Yet here I am : lessons from a Black man's search for home / by Jonathan Capehart.
"MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart is one of the most recognizable faces in cable news. But long before that success, Capehart spent his boyhood growing up without his father, shuttling back and forth between New Jersey and rural Severn, North Carolina, cont…
Is a river alive? / Robert Macfarlane.
"Hailed in the New York Times as "a naturalist who can unfurl a sentence with the breathless ease of a master angler," Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? is…
SNAFU : the definitive guide to history's greatest screwups / Ed Helms.
"History contains a plethora of insane screwups—otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, 'things are pretty screwed up, but aren’t they always?' Spanning fro…
The optimist : Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the race to invent the future / Keach Hagey.
"...the first biography of the enigmatic leader of the AI revolution, charting his ascent within the tech world as well as his ambitions for this powerful new technology. On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, a chatbot that captivated the world …
Uncommon favor : basketball, North Philly, my mother, and the lessons I learned from all three / Dawn Staley.
"For the first time, Dawn Staley shares powerful and inspiring stories that have shaped her journey on and off the court. A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year awar…
The condiment book : unlocking maximum flavor with minimal effort / Claire Dinhut.
"From TikTok sensation Condiment Claire, a quirky and informative guide to the flavor enhancers we can't get enough of, with dozens of recipes for making and using condiments of all descriptions Claire Dinhut soared to internet fame tasting and rating hun…
How not to invest : the ideas, numbers, and advice that destroy wealth--and how to avoid them / Barry Ritzholtz.
"This book was designed to reduce mistakes. Your mistakes with money. Tiny errors, epic fails and everything in between. You can do thousands of things right, but make just a few of the errors we discuss, and you destroy much of your portfolio. If you cou…
Nature's palette : a color reference system from the natural world / [introduction by Patrick Baty ; contributors: Elaine Charwat, Peter Davidson, Giulia Simonini, André Karliczek].
First published in 1814 & expanded in 1821 Syme's edition of 'Werner's Nomenclature of Colours' attempted to establish a universal color reference system to help identify, classify and represent species from the natural world. Werner's set of 54 color sta…
Our beginnings : Meridian, Towar, and Hart / Barry L Gibson.
"A local history of Meridian Township, Ingham County, Michigan including the Towar and Hart subdivisions. Written in two sections, Part I concentrates on the period from 1837 to 1906. While this is not a typical local history with just names and dates, it…
Kids love Interstate 75 : a family travel guide for exploring the best kid-tested places along I-75--from Michigan to Florida / Michele Darrall Zavatsky.
"KIDS LOVE I-75--An Organized Family Travel Guide to Exploring the Best 'Kid-Tested' Places Along I-75--from Michigan to Florida. Travel just minutes off the interstate to explore lands of mighty bridges and misty swamps. Meet cowboys and Indians, author…
Make it plant-based! Indian : 50+ recipes for vegan currries, chaat, breakfasts, breads and sweets / Srishti Jain.
"Whether new to the world of plant-based cooking or already acquainted and looking for easy vegan versions of beloved and inspired dishes, Make It Plant-Based! Indian shows how easy it is to make plants the star of the plate. Using store-bought pantry sta…
Proto : how one ancient language went global / Laura Spinney.
"Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history's most unlikely journeys. All four languages--along with hundreds of others, from French…
The dazzling Paget sisters : the English twins who captivated literary Europe / Ariane Bankes.
"After Celia Goodman née Paget died in 2002, her daughter Ariane Bankes, inherited a battered trunk stuffed with letters and diaries that belonged to Celia and her identical twin sister, Mamaine. This correspondence charted two remarkable lives spent amon…
How to speak machine : a gentle introduction to artificial intelligence / John Maeda ; with a new preface by the author.
"As the capabilities of AI and language models like ChatGPT continue to advance, it is more important than ever to understand the implications and potential pitfalls of these technologies. Reissued with a new preface, How to Speak Machine, which was first…
Outclassed : how the Left lost the working class and how to win them back / Joan C. Williams.
"Is there a single change that could simultaneously protect democracy, spur progress on climate change, enact sane gun policies, and improve our response to the next pandemic? Yes: changing the class dynamics driving American politics. The far right mani…
The man who organized nature : the life of Linnaeus / Gunnar Broberg ; translated by Anna Paterson.
"The Man Who Organized Nature describes Linnaeus’s childhood in a landscape of striking natural beauty and how this influenced his later work. Linnaeus’s Lutheran pastor father, knowledgeable about plants and an enthusiastic gardener, helped foster an ear…
Setting a place for us : recipes and stories of displacement, resilience, and community from eight countries impacted by war / Hawa Hassan ; location photography by Mahab Azizi ... [et al.] ; food photography by Julia Gartland.
"An enthralling and intimate collection of essays and recipes that explores the history of eight countries to understand the impact of human conflict on a culture's cuisine and food system, from the James Beard Award-winning author of In Bibi's Kitchen"--…
Murder in the dollhouse : the Jennifer Dulos story / Rich Cohen.
"A nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos and the aftershocks that rattled a wealthy suburb. Rich Cohen’s Murder in the Dollhouse is the chilling, unputdownable story of Jennifer Dulos, a beautifu…
The feel-good way : simple recipes for a better life / Cara Clark.
"As a certified nutritionist who works with celebrities, professional athletes, and people from all walks of life, Cara Clark knows that taking care of yourself physically does not need to add to your hardship with deprivation or crash diets. And it doesn…
By the second spring : seven lives and one year of the War in Ukraine / Danielle Leavitt.
"A reported history of the Russo-Ukrainian war, spotlighting the lives of seven ordinary Ukrainians"--Provided by publisher.
Essential guide to perennial gardening : techniques and know-how for planning, planting, and tending low-maintenance perennial plantings / American Horticultural Society.
"Learn how to build an enduring, resilient, and biodiverse landscape prized by pollinators and people alike from the foremost authority on gardening in North America. The second book in the American Horticultural Society’s series of growing guides, AHS E…
Baking across America : a vintage recipe road trip / B. Dylan Hollis.
"From the deserts of the Southwest to the shining Atlantic Coast, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the…
Welcome home 30-minute diabetic cookbook : quick & easy healthy recipes / Hope Comerford ; photos by Bonnie Matthews.
"Meal planning can be tough when you or someone in your family has diabetes. Welcome Home 30-Minute Diabetic Cookbook is here to help! Here are 127 easy-to-prepare recipes that you can mix and match to make your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and d…
Color : a natural history of the palette / Victoria Finlay.
"In this...journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria Finlay takes us on an...adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself. How did the most…
Early stories by Tennessee Williams / Tennessee Williams ; edited with an introduction and notes by Tom Mitchell ; and with a critical essay by Thomas Keith.
"Early Stories by Tennessee Williams is an edited collection of thirty previously unpublished short stories written in the 1930s, when Tennessee Williams was living in the Midwest. The stories highlight aspects of the writer's biography relative to his yo…
Dead air : the night that Orson Welles terrified America / William Elliott Hazelgrove.
"On a warm Halloween Eve, October 30, 1938, during a broadcast of H G. Wells’ War of the Worlds, a twenty-three-year-old Orson Welles held his hands up for radio silence in the CBS studio in New York City while millions of people ran out into the night sc…
The Italian soul : how to savor the full joys of life / Judith Valente.
"The Italian Soul is a pilgrimage of the heart, a journey toward change that will allow its readers to approach life with a more contemplative stance and recreate a sense of la dolce vita-the sweet life-wherever they might be. The Italian Soul offers prac…
The simple path to wealth : your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life / JL Collins.
"This comprehensive guide covers everything from debt elimination to optimizing retirement accounts, all while exposing the marketing myths and investment industry practices that keep most people from building real wealth. Collins shares specific, actiona…
Playful by design:  your stress-free guide to raising confident, creative kids through independent play / Myriam Sandler, creator of Mothercould ; with Rachel Holtzman.
"Help your kids grow into confident, creative, and independent people. Myriam Sandler, creator and founder of Mothercould, gives you the tools you need to unlock your kids’ imaginations and encourage kid-directed, kid-executed, and kid-enriching independe…
Odyssey : the Greek myths reimagined / by Stephen Fry.
"Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotio…
Original sin : President Biden's decline, its cover-up, and his disastrous choice to run again / Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson.
"[A]n unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden's run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline--amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration. In Gre…
Detained : a boy's journal of survival and resilience / D. Esperanza and Gerardo Iván Morales.
"D. Esperanza was just thirteen years old when he lost his caregivers, his beloved grandmother and uncle. Since both of his parents were working and living in the United States, D was left on his own in a small town in Honduras. He quickly realized he sim…
Sea of grass : the conquest, ruin, and redemption of nature on the American prairie / Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty.
"The North American prairie is an ecological marvel. One cubic yard of prairie sod contains so many organisms that it rivals the tropical rainforest for biological diversity. And like the rainforest, it showcases nature's prodigious talent for symbiosis.T…
Light & easy Mexican cooking : track your macros and lose weight the simple way with 60+ delicious, low-calorie meals / Jaimee Raquel Partida.
"Make exciting, flavorful recipes without cheating on your diet. If you love classic Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas but your waistline doesn't, these protein-packed, low-calorie recipes are perfect for you. With all the flavor but fewer carbs a…
Capitalism and its critics : a history : from the Industrial Revolution to AI / John Cassidy.
"At a time when artificial intelligence, climate change, inequality, trade wars, and a right-wing populist backlash to globalization are raising fundamental questions about the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history o…
The intermediaries : a Weimar story / Brandy Schillace.
"Set in interwar Germany, 'The Intermediaries' tells the forgotten story of the Institute for Sexual Science, the world's first centre for homosexual and transgender rights. Headed by a gay Jewish man, Dr. Magnus Hirshfeld, the institute aided in the firs…
Wild thing : a life of Paul Gauguin / Sue Prideaux.
"Paul Gauguin's legend as a transgressive genius arises as much from his biography as his aesthetically daring Polynesian paintings. Gauguin is chiefly known for his pictures that eschewed convention, to celebrate the beauty of an indigenous people and th…
The front runner : the life of Steve Prefontaine / Brendan O'Meara.
"In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and charismatic figures to ever run competitively in the United States, Prefontaine has endured as a sour…
New York City / John Garry.
"Discover amazing local experiences from cruising to Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty gazes at the Financial District's gleaming towers from afar; to exploring the globe one food truck at a time on a delectable Jackson Heights food tour; and loo…
The tropical aquarium : comprehensive coverage, from setting up an aquarium to choosing the best fishes / Gina Sandford.
"This mini encyclopedia is packed with sensible advice and practical guidance. The first part shows how to set up a freshwater tropical aquarium in the home. Part two explores further aspects of fishkeeping, including how to choose and use aquarium plants…
100 weekends in Europe : short trip inspiration to explore the best of Europe / [authors: Angelique Adagio [and 11 others]].
"Discover Vienna's vines, Umbria's hilltop towns or Oxford's literary legends with this collection of 100 itineraries for short trips in Europe. Whether you're seeking inspiration for city breaks, family escapes or outdoor adventures, this boook has every…
Deck codes + standards : how to design, build, inspect + maintain a safer deck / Bruce A. Barker
"National codes expert Bruce A. Barker accurately shows how to design and build decks right. Given that every year in the US more than 120,000 people are injured by deck collapses, and more than 50 die, following Barker’s careful and detailed advice is no…
Zbig : the life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's great power prophet / Edward Luce.
"Zbigniew Brzezinski was a key architect of the Soviet Union’s demise, which ended the Cold War. A child of Warsaw—the heart of central Europe’s bloodlands—Brzezinski turned his fierce resentment at his homeland’s razing by Nazi Germany and the Red Army i…
Supersonic : the complete, authorized, and uncut interviews / Oasis ; curated by Simon Halfon.
"Oasis is one of the biggest bands the world has ever seen. After forming in Manchester in 1991, they would go on to define the sound of the 1990s and the Britpop era. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, their 1995 album, remains one of the best-selling alb…
Lawless : how the Supreme Court runs on conservative grievance, fringe theories, and bad vibes / Leah Litman.
"Something is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight…
Fodor's the complete guide to Alaska cruises. 5th edition.
"Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Alaska are here to help!" --Amazon.com
Writing tools for the college admissions essay : write your way into the school of your dreams / Roy Peter Clark.
"Most high school students never have received any instruction in how to write a personal essay. Yet at a time when getting admitted to their dream college is more competitive than ever, the admissions essay may turn out to be the single most important th…
Class clown : the memoirs of a professional wiseass: how I went 77 years without growing up / Dave Barry.
"America’s most beloved wiseass finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything. How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writin…
Diet, drugs, and dopamine : the new science of achieving a healthy weight / David A. Kessler, MD.
"The struggle is universal: we work hard to lose weight, only to find that it slowly creeps back. In America, body weight has become a pain point shrouded in self-recrimination and shame, not to mention bias from the medical community. For many, this batt…
Dear Theo : the autobiography of Vincent Van Gogh / edited by Irving Stone with Jean Stone.
"Vincent van Gogh, the great but tormented artist, bared his tortured yet ecstatic soul in his letters to his confidant and companion, his beloved brother Theo. These letters reveal the man behind such masterpieces as The Starry Night and The Bedroom—a de…
Hunger like a thirst : from food stamps to fine dining, a restaurant critic finds her place at the table / Besha Rodell.
"When Besha Rodell moved from Australia to the United States with her mother at fourteen, she was a foreigner in a new land, missing her friends, her father, and the food she grew up eating. In the years that followed, Rodell began waitressing and discove…
How to sleep like a caveman : ancient wisdom for a better night's rest / Merijn van de Laar.
"We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, but for millions of us, not all of that time is spent sleeping. We strive for eight hours per night, only to lie awake thanks to stress, our ever-present devices, a new baby, or that 4pm coffee you thought yo…
Apple in China : the capture of the world's greatest company / Patrick McGee.
"After struggling to build its products on three continents, Apple was lured by China’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of cheap labor. Soon it was sending thousands of engineers across the Pacific, training millions of workers, and spending hundreds of bi…
The golden road : how Ancient India transformed the world / William Dalrymple.
"For a millennium and a half, India was a confident exporter of its diverse civilization, creating around it a vast empire of ideas. Indian art, religions, technology, astronomy, music, dance, literature, mathematics and mythology blazed a trail across th…
A crack in everything : how black holes came in from the cold and took cosmic centre stage / Marcus Chown
"What is space? What is time? Where did the universe come from? The answers to mankind's most enduring questions may lie in science's greatest enigma: black holes. A black hole is a region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light,…
Daughters of the bamboo grove : from China to America, a true story of abduction, adoption, and separated twins / Barbara Demick.
"On a warm day in September 2000, a woman named Zanhua gave birth to twin girls in a small hut behind her brother’s home in China’s Hunan province. The twins, Fangfang and Shuangjie, were welcome additions to her family but also not her first children. Li…
Take to the trees : a story of hope, science, and self-discovery in America's imperiled forests / Marguerite Holloway ; drawings by Ellen Wiener.
"Journalist Marguerite Holloway arrives at the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop as a climbing novice, but with a passion for trees and a deep concern about their future. Run by twin sister tree doctors Bear LeVangie and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, the works…
When it all burns : fighting fire in a transformed world / Jordan Thomas.
"An anthropologist and hotshot firefighter's gripping firsthand account of a record-setting fire season. Eighteen of California's largest wildfires on record have burned in the past two decades. Scientists recently invented the term "megafire" to describe…
The afterlife of Malcolm X : an outcast turned icon's enduring impact on America / Mark Whitaker.
"Malcolm X has become as much of an American icon as Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, or Martin Luther King. But when he was murdered in 1965, he was still seen as a dangerous outsider. White America found him alienating, mainstream African Americans fou…
Who knew / Barry Diller.
"Barry Diller delivers an astute business memoir, an unvarnished look at Hollywood, a primer on media, and a surprisingly frank coming-of-age story. 'I want to work in the mail room at William Morris.' So begins Diller’s show business life. Diller did not…
Big Asian energy : an unapologetic guide for breaking barriers to leadership and success / John Wang.
"In his groundbreaking leadership book, John Wang, a top empowerment coach to Asian American professionals across Fortune 500 companies, offers research-backed guidance for Asian Americans to embody their most confident selves in business, relationships, …
A paradise built in hell : the extraordinary communities that arise in disaster / Rebecca Solnit.
"The most startling thing about disasters, according to award-winning author Rebecca Solnit, is not merely that so many people rise to the occasion, but that they do so with joy. That joy reveals an ordinarily unmet yearning for community, purposefulness,…
The world atlas of tea : from the leaf to the cup, the world's teas explored and enjoyed / Krisi Smith.
"The United States is the fourth largest global consumer of tea, with Canada following right behind. Black tea is the most popular but green tea sales are growing rapidly -- more than 60 percent in ten years -- driven by its proven health benefits. Specia…
Fix-it and forget-it quick & healthy cookbook : nourishing meals for your slow cooker & Instant Pot / Hope Comerford ; photos by Bonnie Matthews.
"Discover more than 100 recipes for breakfast, dinner, and dessert that are mouthwatering but guilt-free! From the New York Times bestselling author of the Fix-It-and-Forget-It series comes this new collection of quick, healthy recipes for your slow cooke…
Grass isn't greener : the everyday conservationist's guide to bringing nature to your yard / Danae Wolfe.
"Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat. Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn't Gre…
Between two waters : heritage, landscape and the modern cook / Pam Brunton.
"When world-class chef Pam first opened Inver, her restaurant on the shores of Loch Fyne, she set out to discover what makes ‘modern Scottish food’ – or if it even existed. This book traces Pam’s journey to answer that question and in doing so reveals wha…
The Allure of elsewhere : a memoir of going solo / Karen Babine.
"In her mid-thirties and happily single, Karen Babine hitches up her tiny Scamp camper and sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats, Galway and Maeve, on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian an…
Plan your prosperity : the only retirement guide you'll ever need, starting now--whether you're 22, 52 or 82 / Ken Fisher with Lara Hoffmans and Chris Ciarmiello.
"Ken Fisher delivers a practical and insightful new discussion of why all your investing should be done with an eye toward retirement. You’ll learn how to think about investing for retirement and learn to understand key concepts like time horizons, retur…
So many stars : an oral history of trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, and two-spirit people of color / Caro De Robertis.
"From the acclaimed novelist, a first-of-its-kind, deeply personal, and moving oral history of a generation of trans and gender nonconforming elders of color— from leading activists to artists to ordinary citizens— who tell their own stories of breathtaki…
Mysteries of the national parks : 35 stories of baffling disappearances, unexplained phenomena, and more / Mike Bezemek.
For outdoor adventurers, national parks lovers, and fans of fascinating true stories, MYSTERIES OF THE NATIONAL PARKS is a collection of 40 fascinating tales from America's national parks, including disappearances, mysterious happenings, and supernatural …
Going around : selected journalism / Murray Kempton ; edited by Andrew Holter.
"A courtly man of Southern roots, Murray Kempton worked as a labor reporter for the New York Post, won a Pulitzer Prize while at Newsday, and was arrested at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago along the way. He wore three piece suits and polish…
William Blake and the sea monsters of love / Philip Hoare.
"A revelatory and joyous exploration of how one visionary inspired two hundred years of art, poetry and protest by the acclaimed author of Albert and the Whale. Weaving between the historical, cultural, and personal, award-winning author Philip Hoare reve…
North Coast 500 : your guide to Scotland's greatest road trip / [author, Rachel Laidler ; photographer, Daniel Alford].
"Fairytale castles, white sand beaches, rugged mountains: there’s a reason why Scotland’s North Coast 500 is trending. Taking you along the edge of Scotland’s most dramatic coastline, this beloved route is a celebration of a spectacular corner of the coun…
Trust your mind : embracing nuance in a world of self-silencing / Jenara Nerenberg.
"An urgent examination of self-silencing culture and the toxic impact of groupthink, by the author of Divergent Mind and founder of The Neurodiversity Project. Nerenberg empowers readers with tools to understand the mind and navigate an increasingly polar…
Ballistic : the new science of injury-free athletic performance / Henry Abbott ; illustrations by John Early.
"The biggest victories of medical science—over polio, smallpox, heart attacks, and the like—are stories of prevention. Then there’s sports, where we just run around until something breaks, leading to pain, frustration, and sometimes even expensive surgery…
Taking Midway : naval warfare, secret codes, and the battle that turned the tide of World War II / Martin Dugard.
"1942. Everywhere around the world, the Allies are losing the war. Nowhere is this felt more completely than in the Pacific, where Japanese sea and ground forces claim victory after victory. Singapore falls. Then the Philippines. The vaunted American Navy…
Electra and other plays : women of Trachis, Ajax, Electra, Philoctetes / Sophocles ; translated and edited by David Raeburn ; with an introduction by Pat Easterling.
"The plays collected in this volume show Sophacles' ability to create complex human characters struggling with profound moral issues. In Women of Trachis the agonizing death of the mighty Heracles is brought about by a tragic mistake made by his jealous w…
Josephine Baker's secret war : the African American star who fought for France and freedom / Hanna Diamond.
"Before the Second World War, Josephine Baker (1906–1975) was one of the most famous performers in the world. She made her name dancing on the Parisian stage, but when war broke out she decided not to return to America. Instead, Baker turned spy for the F…
The kindest garden : a practical guide to regenerative gardening / Marian Boswall ; photography by Jason Ingram.
"A step-up from sustainable gardening, which focuses on minimising our impact on the Earth, regenerative gardening is about making an active contribution to the health of the planet: improving and replenishing biodiversity through our gardens, starting wi…
Make it plant-based! Southern : 50+ recipes for vegan biscuits, casseroles, soups, stews, and sweets / Mehreen Karim ; photographs by Emma Fishman.
"Discover the pleasure and deliciousness of vegan versions of favorite Southern foods-part of Workman's new series of passionate plant-based cookbooks. Whether new to the world of plant-based cooking or already acquainted and looking for easy vegan versio…
Life with flowers : inspiration and lessons from the garden / Frances Palmer ; foreword by Erin Benzakein.
"In this follow-up Life in the Studio, potter, gardener, and photographer Frances Palmer celebrates the flowers she most loves to grow and arrange. Frances approaches her garden planning in waves, ensuring there are always beautiful booms for her to photo…
Life and art : essays / Richard Russo.
"In twelve masterful new essays, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Somebody’s Fool and The Destiny Thief considers how the twin subjects of Life and Art inform each other and how the stories we tell ourselves about both shape our understanding of the w…
Empire of AI : dreams and nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI / Karen Hao.
"From a brilliant longtime AI Insider with intimate access to the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI, an eye-opening account of arguably the most fateful tech arms race in history, reshaping the planet in real time, from the cockpit of the company that is drivi…
How to be well : navigating our self-care epidemic, one dubious cure at a time / Amy Larocca.
"A groundbreaking cultural, political, and personal exploration of the multi-billion dollar wellness industry and the ways it's shaping our thinking about health and self-care. Peleton. Pilates. Biohacking. Colonics. Ashweganda. Today, the wellness indust…
The true happiness company : a memoir / Veena Dinavahi.
"It is hard for Veena Dinavahi to live while her classmates keep dying. The high-achieving daughter of loving Indian immigrants, Veena lives in a typical white American suburb-except for its unusually high suicide rate. She tries to manage her mental heal…
Tequila wars : José Cuervo and the bloody struggle for the spirit of Mexico / Ted Genoways.
"A revelatory history of the vast tequila empire born from the fires of the Mexican Revolution. At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family's humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transform…
Karen : a brother remembers / Kelsey Grammer.
"On July 1, 1975, Kelsey Grammer's younger sister, eighteen-year-old Karen Grammer, was raped and murdered. In Karen, Kelsey reveals their past, celebrates their youth together, mourns her loss, and unearths his struggle for faith and healing in the decad…
Tina : the dog who changed the world / Niall Harbison.
"Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love. It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand. When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal…
The lost orchid : a story of Victorian plunder and obsession / Sarah Bilston.
"In 1818, a curious root arrived in a small English village, tucked--seemingly by accident--in a packing case mailed from Brazil. The amateur botanist who cultivated it soon realized that he had something remarkable on his hands: an exceptionally rare orc…
Tree houses within reach : 30 lofty cabins, playhouses, and getaways you can actually build / Derek
"This lively showcase of wildly different and eclectic tree houses will inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of building a tree house of their own."--Provided by publisher.
Firepit feast : adventurous recipes for live-fire cooking / Diana Yen ; photographs by Diana Yen and Dylan Gordon.
"There's nothing quite like cooking over an open flame. Fire infuses ingredients with its own unique flavors, elevating everything from a hot dog to fresh fruit to a hearty stew with elements of smoke and char. And fire pit cooking makes it even easier to…
No straight road takes you there : essays for uneven terrain / Rebecca Solnit
"Beginning with an essay about a three-hundred-year-old violin and what it can tell us about forests, abundance, and climate, and ending with on about a prisoner dreaming of seeing the ocean, No Straight Road Takes You There deftly bridges the political a…
Living with Jane Austen / Janet Todd.
"Fanny Price, in Mansfield Park, tells her persistent suitor that 'we have all a better guide in ourselves...than any other person can be'. Sometimes, however, we crave external guidance: and when this happens we could do worse than seek it in Jane Austen…
Inflation : a guide for users and losers / Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli.
"Inflation is back, and its impact can be felt everywhere, from the grocery store to the mortgage market to the results of elections around the world. What's more, tariffs and trade wars threaten to accelerate inflation again. Yet the conventional wisdom …
Wilderness survival skills for beginners : the step-by-step guide to survive the great outdoors / Jason Marsteiner ; foreword by Glenn Wells.
"Are you an aspiring adventurer? A bushcraft beginner? Then you've come to the right place. This guide shows you how to level up your survival skills and boost your confidence when you're out exploring the wilderness. Get pro tips on navigation, finding f…
All the gold stars : reimagining ambition and the ways we strive / Rainesford Stauffer.
"Ambition—the want, the hunger, the need to achieve—is woven into America’s fabric from the first colonization to capitalism. From our first gold star assignment to acceptance at the 'right' college to hustle and grinding our lives, we celebrate our drive…
Speaking in tongues / J. M. Coetzee ; Mariana Dimópulos.
"In this provocative dialogue, a Nobel laureate novelist and a leading translator investigate the nature of language and the challenges of translation. Language, historically speaking, has always been slippery. Two dictionaries provide two different maps …
Freedom season: how 1963 transformed America's civil rights revolution / Peniel E. Joseph.
"In Freedom Season, acclaimed historian Peniel E. Joseph offers a stirring narrative history of 1963, marking it as the defining year of the Black freedom struggle--a year when America faced a deluge of political strife and violence and emerged transforme…
The end is the beginning : a personal history of my mother / Jill Bialosky.
"Jill Bialosky, the poet behind the "tender, absorbing, and deeply moving memoir" (Entertainment Weekly) History of a Suicide, returns with a lyrical portrait of her mother's life, told in reverse order from burial to birth. When Iris Yvonne Bialosky died…
A physical education : how I escaped diet culture and gained the power of lifting / Casey Johnston.
"A Physical Education traces Casey Johnston's journey of calorie restriction and obsessive cardio-making herself small in almost every way-to finding healing through the (unexpected) practice of lifting weights. As she progresses, carrying groceries and c…
Proof : the art and science of certainty / Adam Kucharski.
"How do we establish what we believe? And how can we be certain that what we believe is true? And how do we convince other people that it is true? For thousands of years, from the ancient Greeks to the Arabic golden age to the modern world, science has us…
Death of a racehorse : an american story / Katie Bo Lillis.
"Every year, hundreds of horses die on the racetrack. Why? In this deeply reported and propulsive narrative, CNN reporter Katie Bo Lillis shows how two high-profile cases lay bare the ills facing the sport: the abrupt, industry-rocking indictments of top…
My garden : a year of design and experimentation / Jacqueline van der Kloet.
From a pioneer of the New Perennial movement, My Garden showcases the practice and process behind Jaqueline van der Kloet's leading-edge, naturalistic planting experimentations, rooted in her site of experimentation for the past forty years: her home gar…
Matchmaker matchmaker : find me a love that lasts / Aleeza Ben Shalom.
"In her paradigm-shifting book, Aleeza Ben Shalom...will guide readers through her highly original perspective on dating, revealing the surprising ways in which a person’s dating habits directly influence their chances of finding lasting love. With her un…
Two sisters : betrayal, love, and resistance in wartime France / Rosie Whitehouse.
"Marion and Huguette Müller’s family was torn apart when the Nazis invaded France in 1940. After their mother was deported to Auschwitz, the sisters fled to the small Alpine ski resort village of Val d'Isère, where they were rescued by a brave young docto…
Spanish. 3rd edition / by Cecie Kraynak.
"Spanish For Dummies gets you started with the Spanish language, even if you've never learned a language before. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical, so you'll know what to say and do when traveling to a Spanish-speaking co…
501 essential albums of the '90s : the music fan's definitive guide / edited by Gary Graff.
"Break out the flannel, scrunchies, and high-rise jeans and indulge in this nostalgic illustrated trip through the 1990s’ most influential albums across all genres. In 501 Essential Albums of the ’90s, Gary Graff leads a cast of fellow music journalists …
Exit wounds : a story of love, loss and occasional wars / Peter Godwin.
"Peter Godwin’s mother is dying. Born in England, and having spent most of her adult life as a doctor in Zimbabwe, she now lies on a hospital bed in the partitioned living room of his sister’s London home. Peter has spent his life missing his Zimbabwean …
Sesame : global recipes & stories of an ancient seed / Rachel Simons, founder of Seed + Mill ; photography by Alan Benson ; illustrations by Evelina Edens ; additional text by Maren Ellingboe King.
"With its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history. In Sesame, Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill, celebrates the evolution, his…
Buns : sweet and simple bakes / Louise Hurst.
"There is something universally comforting about freshly baked buns. Soft and pillowy, with a gentle sweetness and enticing aroma, they are a treat enjoyed by cultures around the world and at the heart of this global love affair is the simple pleasure of …
The world at first light : a new history of the Renaissance / Bernd Roeck ; translated by Patrick Baker.
The cultural epoch we know as the Renaissance emerged at a certain time and in a certain place. Why then and not earlier? Why there and not elsewhere? In The World at First Light, historian Bernd Roeck explores the cultural and historical preconditions th…
The writer's lot : culture and revolution in eighteenth-century France / Robert Darnton.
"In eighteenth-century France, writers emerged as a new kind of power. They stirred passions, shaped public opinion, and helped topple the Bourbon monarchy. Whether scribbling in dreary garrets or philosophizing in salons, they exerted so much influence t…
The spirit of Shinto : finding nature and harmony on Japan's sacred path / Héctor García ; translated by Russell Andrew Calvert.
This book "offers an engaging introduction to the history, principles, and continuing influence of Shintoism in Japan. Garcia takes readers on a time traveling journey to witness Shinto's rich history and enduring cultural influence firsthand, as well as …
A different way to learn : neurodiversity and self-directed education / Naomi Fisher ; illustrated by Eliza Fricker.
"Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source …
Italian in 3 months : your essential guide to understanding and speaking Italian / Milena Reynolds.
"Take out the anxiety and fear of learning Italian with the latest edition of this classic self-study course providing all the resources needed to speak, read and write in Italian quickly and effortlessly. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to ref…
The parent's Tao Te Ching : a new interpretation : ancient advice for modern parents / by William Martin ; foreword by Dan Millman ; illustrations by Hank Tusinski.
"William C. Martin has freshly reinterpreted the Tao Te Ching to speak directly and clearly to the most difficult of modern tasks — parenting. With its combination of free verse and judicious advice, The Parent’s Tao Te Ching addresses the great themes th…
Fit men cook : 100+ meal prep recipes for men and women - always #healthyAF, never boring / Kevin Curry.
"We like to be inspired when it comes to food. No one enjoys cookie-cutter meal plans, bland recipes, or eating the same thing every day. Instead of worrying about what to eat and how it’s going to affect our bodies, we should embrace food freedom—freedom…
Homegrown berries : successfully grow your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and more / revised and expanded by Teri Dunn Chace.
"What says summer more than a bowl full of fresh berries? How about a yard full of them? Homegrown Berries covers the information you need to know about the process from planting to picking. You’ll learn the best varieties of strawberries, raspberries, bl…