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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I could be wrong, but I doubt it : why Jesus is your greatest hope on Earth and in eternity / Phil Robertson, with Gordon Dasher.
"Over nearly five decades of walking with God, podcaster, author and Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has learned a thing or two about why Jesus is the only one worth following. Of all the things we could put our trust in, only Jesus has the answers to ou…
An end to inequality : breaking down the walls of apartheid education in America / Jonathan Kozol ; with a foreword by Theodore M. Shaw.
"Kozol goes back into the urban schools, where racial isolation is at the highest level since he became a teacher and is now compounded by a new regime of punitive instruction and coercive uniformity that is deemed to be appropriate for children who are s…
Starry field : a memoir of lost history / Margaret Juhae Lee.
"As a young girl growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee never heard about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His history was lost in early twentieth-century Korea, and guarded by Margaret’s grandmother, who Chul Ha left widowed in 1936 with two young sons. …
Catastrophe ethics : how to choose well in a world of tough choices / Travis Rieder.
"A warm, personal guide to building a strong ethical and moral compass in the midst of today's confusing, scary, global problems. The moral challenges of today are unfamiliar in the history of philosophy. Climate change is the paradigm example of what Tra…
The Achilles trap : Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the origins of America's invasion of Iraq / Steve Coll.
"From bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll, the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and a deeply researched and news breaking investigation into how human error, cultural misc…
Here after / Amy Lin.
"Amy Lin never expected to find a love like the one she shares with her husband, Kurtis, a gifted young architect who pulls her toward joy, adventure, and greater self-acceptance. But on a sweltering August morning, only a few months shy of the newlyweds'…
The manicurist's daughter : a memoir / Susan Lieu.
"An emotionally raw memoir about the crumbling of the American Dream and a daughter of refugees who searches for answers after her mother dies during plastic surgery. Susan Lieu has long been searching for answers. About her family's past and about her ow…
Cloistered : my years as a nun / Catherine Coldstream.
"An astonishing memoir of twelve years as a contemplative nun in a silent monastery. Cloistered takes the reader deep into the hidden world of a traditional Carmelite monastery as it approaches the third Millennium and tells the story of an intense person…
Forever Barbie : the unauthorized biography of a real doll / M.G. Lord.
"Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie’s impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered…
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks / writer: Andrew Collins.
Whether you want to hike through The Narrows in Zion, photograph the sunset at Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon, or take a drive the scenic Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, the local Fodor's travel experts in Utah are here to help! Fodor's In Focus Zion & Bryce Can…
Shakespeare's sisters : how women wrote the Renaissance / Ramie Targoff.
"Ramie Targoff carries us from the sumptuous coronation of Queen Elizabeth in the mid-sixteenth century into the private lives of four women writers working at a time when women were legally the property of men. Some readers may have heard of Mary Sidney,…
The Washington book : how to read politics and politicians / Carlos Lozada.
"As a long-time book critic and columnist in Washington, Carlos Lozada dissects all manner of texts: commission reports, political reporting, Supreme Court decisions, and congressional inquiries to understand the controversies animating life in the capita…
Drums & demons : the tragic journey of Jim Gordon / Joel Selvin.
"The blazing rock opera of the greatest drummer of all-time, Jim Gordon, from the legendary Wrecking Crew to redefining rock on the Seventies' biggest hits and outrageous tours, and ultimately to the most shocking crime in rock history--a story of musical…
Carson McCullers : a life / Mary V. Dearborn.
"V. S. Pritchett called her "“a genius." Gore Vidal described her as a "beloved novelist of singular brilliance...Of all the Southern writers, she is the most apt to endure..." And Tennessee Williams said, "The only real writer the South ever turned out, …
The skinny sweet air fryer cookbook : 75 guilt-free recipes for doughnuts, cakes, pies, and other delicious desserts / Ella Sanders.
"Now you can say yes to dessert! Let your air fryer whip up dreamy indulgences with a fraction of the fat and calories of traditionally prepared desserts. Packed with 75 luscious yet light recipes, The Skinny Sweet Air Fryer Cookbook makes it easy to trea…
Simplify vegetable gardening : all the botanical know-how you need to grow more food and healthier edible plants / Tony O'Neill.
"Simplify Vegetable Gardening is an advanced guide to using earth and plant science to yield healthier plants and higher production from a home garden"--Provided by publisher.
And how does that make you feel? : everything you never wanted to know about therapy / Joshua Fletcher.
"Trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and mourning are all parts of the human experience, and Josh Fletcher’s mission in life is to normalize the need to find a trusted professional with whom you can discuss all of life’s scariest aspects. Through the lens of fou…
USA's national parks / Regis St Louis, Amy C Balfour, Anthony Ham, Lauren Keith, Becky Ohlsen.
Lonely Planet's USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike beautiful Yosemite, marvel at the Grand Canyon and spot volcanoes in Hawai'i; all with your …
The work happiness method : master the eight skills to career fulfillment / Stella Grizont.
"Perhaps you’re fantasizing about other roles or even careers but you have a sneaking suspicion that escaping might not be the answer to the satisfaction you seek. No matter where you work, your issues can follow. If you’re miserable, bored, or feeling bl…
Faithful work : in the daily grind with God and for others / Ross Chapman, Ryan Tafilowski.
"One-third of our waking lives is spent at work. Work is where we make culture and come into contact with our world. Work is central to God's mission to redeem souls, systems, and structures. And God works through our work to bring hope to the brokenness …
Grand Canyon National Park [7th edition] / Christopher Pitts.
"Lonely Planet's Grand Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike the Hermit trail, swim in Oak Creek, and ride the Colorado river; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart …
Sweden / contributor, Kathleen Sauret.
Get back to nature with an adventure in Sweden. Whether you want to glimpse the spectacular Northern Lights, sample New Nordic cuisine in Stockholm's trendy restaurants or kayak across crystal-clear lakes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you ex…
Heavier than heaven : a biography of Kurt Cobain / Charles R. Cross.
The New York Times bestseller and the definitive portrait of Kurt Cobain--as relevant as ever, as we remember the impact of Cobain on our culture twenty-five years after his death--now with a new preface and an additional final chapter from acclaimed auth…
Words of delight : a literary introduction to the Bible / Leland Ryken.
In this introduction to Scripture, Leland Ryken organizes biblical passages into literary genres including narratives, poetry, proverbs, and drama, demonstrating that knowledge of a genre's characteristics enriches one's understanding of individual passag…
The ancient Maya : new perspectives / Heather McKillop.
Examines the debates concerning Maya hieroglyphs, the Maya economy, and the conflicting theories behind the enigmatic collapse of the Maya civilization
We've got issues : how you can stand strong for America's soul and sanity / Philip C. McGraw.
"Do you think mainstream America needs to find its voice? If so, you're not alone. The country is under attack by extremists at the fringes who put ideology before sanity and stoke division for their own gain. They are trying to rob America of its common …
The power to destroy : how the antitax movement hijacked America / Michael J. Graetz.
"The postwar United States enjoyed large, widely distributed economic rewards—and most Americans accepted that taxes were a reasonable price to pay for living in a society of shared prosperity. Then in 1978 California enacted Proposition 13, a property ta…
Land of my sojourn : the landscape of a faith lost and found / Mike Cosper.
"Since leaving local church ministry, Mike Cosper spent time examining the church's often troubled witness, its ongoing crisis of leadership, and the epidemic of narcissism, abuse, and cover-up that has continued to emerge. This book shares his journey— t…
How to steal a presidential election / Lawrence Lessig and Matthew Seligman.
From two distinguished experts on election law, an alarming look at how the American presidency could be stolen--by entirely legal means. Even in the fast and loose world of the Trump White House, the idea that a couple thousand disorganized protestors st…
Even if he doesn't : what we believe about God when life doesn’t make sense / Kristen LaValley.
"How can I approach God if I'm struggling to believe in His goodness? So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. We check things off the 'Good Christian Checklist,' trusting we'll be oka…
What's in a name? / Susan Osborn ; produced by the Philip Lief Group, Inc.
"Choosing your baby's name can be a thrilling journey of discovery: every name has an amazing history that you will want to explore. While other baby name books offer a line or two explaining what a name means, What's in a Name? reveals virtually every kn…
Top 10 Cornwall and Devon. 2024.
"An intensely picturesque and idyllic corner of England — Cornwall and Devon encompasses a landscape layered with beautiful moorland, quaint villages, white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and ruined castles. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures …
The story of the Trapp Family Singers / Maria Augusta Trapp.
"With nearly 1,500 Broadway performances, six Tony Awards, more than three million albums sold, and five Academy Awards, The Sound of Music, based on the lives of Maria, the baron, and their singing children, is as familiar to most of us as our own family…
Rick Steves pocket Munich & Salzburg. Third edition / Rick Steves with Gene Openshaw.
"Rick Steves walks you through the best of Munich, with day trips to the Bavarian Alps and Salzburg." --back cover.
RunDisney : the official guide to racing around the parks / Scott Douglas ; foreword by Jeff Galloway ; select sidebars by Jeff Galloway and Molly Huddle.
The first-ever official guidebook by RunDisney, the hugely popular road race division of The Walt Disney Company! With this comprehensive guide, readers will learn: The basics of running, while planning a most magical "runcation" to the Walt Disney World …
Conspiracy : why the rational believe the irrational / Michael Shermer.
"Nothing happens by accident, everything is connected, and there are no coincidences: that is the essence of conspiratorial thinking. Long a fringe part of the American political landscape, conspiracy theories are now mainstream: 147 members of Congress v…
Women behind the wheel : an unexpected and personal history of the car / Nancy A. Nichols.
"Since their inception cars have defined American culture, but until quite recently car histories were largely written by and about men—with little attention given to the fascinating story of women and cars....Nancy A. Nichols, the daughter of a used car …
Waves in an impossible sea : how everyday life emerges from the cosmic ocean / Matt Strassler.
"In Waves in an Impossible Sea, physicist Matt Strassler tells a startling tale of elementary particles, human experience, and empty space. He begins with a simple mystery of motion. When we drive at highway speeds with the windows down, the wind beats ag…
A whole new mind : moving from the information age to the conceptual age / Daniel H. Pink.
Exploring the benefits of "right-brained" thinking, this groundbreaking guide reveals how to survive and thrive in a world turned upside down by rising affluence, the outsourcing of good jobs abroad, and the computerization of our lives.
The Britannias : an archipelago's tale / Alice Albinia.
"From Neolithic Orkney, Viking Shetland, and Druidical Anglesey to the joys and strangeness of modern Thanet, The Britannias explores the farthest reaches of Britain’s island topography, once known by the collective term “Britanniae” (the Britains). This …
EMT exam prep. Seventh edition.
"Emergency response careers are on the rise as states and municipalities create professional, paid full-time EMT positions and move away from volunteer crews. EMT Exam Prep provides efficient review and test-taking strategies for passing the cognitive por…
Sustained : creating a sustainable house through small changes, money-saving habits, and natural solutions / Candice Batista.
"Households are among the biggest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Could the secrets of saving the environment (and money) be closer to home than we thought?...[J]ournalist Candice Batista takes you on an eye-opening journey towa…
The witch of New York : the trials of Polly Bodine and the cursed birth of tabloid justice / Alex Hortis.
"On Christmas night, December 25, 1843, in a serene village on Staten Island, shocked neighbors discovered the burnt remains of twenty-four-year-old mother Emeline Houseman and her infant daughter, Ann Eliza. In a perverse nativity, someone bludgeoned to …
Beautiful people : my thirteen truths about disability / Melissa Blake.
"In the summer of 2019, journalist Melissa Blake penned an op-ed for CNN Opinion. A conservative pundit caught wind of it, mentioning Blake’s work in a YouTube video. What happened next is equal parts a searing view into society, how we collectively view …
The only constant : a guide to embracing change and leading an authentic life / Najwa Zebian.
"In The Only Constant, Najwa Zebian guides you through the changes we must make and those we must endure in life, offering support, stabilizing practices, and step-by-step guidance to make it through the uncertainty. With timeless wisdom, Najwa shares sto…
Joyfull : cook effortlessly, eat freely, live radiantly / Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, with Rachel Holtzman ; photography by Alanna Hale.
"A clinical dietician with a holistic approach to wellbeing presents 125 plant-based recipes to balance health with taste and meal satisfaction including French Toast Casserole, One Pot Lemony Spaghetti, Creamy Red Lentil Daal and Chocolate Mud Pie"--Prov…
Roots, heart, soul : the story, celebration, and recipes of Afro cuisine in America / Todd Richards with Amy Paige Condon ; foreword by Adrian Miller ; photography by Clay Williams.
"Chef Todd Richards explores West African diaspora cooking in the Americas, spanning history from the slave trade through the Great Migration, with over 100 mouthwatering recipes and illuminating narratives"--Provided by publisher.
Home in bloom : lessons for creating floral beauty in every room / Ariella Chezar with Julie Michaels ; photography by Gentl & Hyers.
"Home in Bloom celebrates the seamless integration of architecture, light, and natural landscapes into Ariella Chezar’s floral designs. Her talent for layering colors and combining improbable wild elements results in arrangements that are as gorgeous as t…
The cut flower handbook : select, plant, grow, and harvest gorgeous blooms / Lisa Mason Ziegler, of the Gardener's Workshop, with contributions by Jessica Graven.
"Flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler walks you from seed to colorful, long-lasting blooms in her signature sweet-as-pie style. From growing tips and tricks to how to process cut flowers for the longest vase life, this book includes it all. Lisa divides the g…
Your outdoor room : how to design a garden you can live in / Manoj Malde.
"In this easy-to-follow guide, Manoj shows you how to design a garden you will want to live in. Whether you have a small courtyard, large garden or a new-build ‘blank canvas’ – every space is unique, and this book will explain how to get the most out of y…
Welcome to AI : a human guide to artificial intelligence / David L. Shrier.
"Artificial intelligence is driving workforce disruption on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution. In schools and universities, AI technology has forced a reevaluation of the way students are taught and assessed. Meanwhile, ChatGPT has become a…
Amazing train journeys : 60 unforgettable rail trips and how to experience them / updated in 2023 by Oliver Smith ; writers Isabel Albiston [and 29 others]
"Travel more sustainably with this fascinating second edition of Amazing Train Journeys featuring 60 of the world's most unforgettable railway experiences. Discover epic new routes including Japan's Nozomo Shinkansen; the upgraded Tangier-Marrakech line i…
Crochet baby sets / Kristi Simpson.
"Welcome baby with crocheted blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, and more! In this collection for baby, you'll find patterns for matching sets of baby classics like sweaters, blankets, and booties. Make the sets as shown or mix and match--all items are ma…
The Cottagecore baking book : 60 sweet and savory bakes for simple, cozy living / Kayla Lobermeier.
From Kayla Lobermeier, author of The Prairie Kitchen Cookbook, comes an enchanting escape into the realm of cottagecore baking, where rustic charm meets mouthwatering flavors. Whether you are already living out your cozy cottage dreams or are just startin…
My crocheted home : hand-made baskets, pillows, throws, wall hangings, placemats, and more / Salena Baca.
"Crocheting items for the home provides a wonderful opportunity to display and enjoy your handmade items every day. Adorn your dining room with a beautiful wall hanging, plants in textured cozies, and the Elm Placemats and Runner. Snuggle into the cozy Ar…
Cooking in real life : delicious & doable recipes for every day / Lidey Heuck ; photography by Dane Tashima.
"Cooking in Real Life represents the golden middle ground that new and experienced home cooks crave: recipes that are inventive but not overly complicated, that use familiar ingredients but encourage us to do things a little bit differently. They are desi…
Best road trips. Ireland : escapes on the open road / Fionn Davenport [and 4 others].
"Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 34 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore Dublin's rich Georgian heritage, go pub-hopping in Connemara,…
Best road trips. Pacific Northwest : escapes on the open road / Becky Ohlsen [and 6 others]
"Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise the Pacific Coast, the Willamette Valley and the Cas…
Ghost dogs : on killers and kin / Andre Bubus III
During childhood summers in Louisiana, Andre Dubus III's grandfather taught him that men's work is hard. As an adult, whether tracking down a drug lord in Mexico as a bounty hunter or grappling with privilege while living with a rich girlfriend in New Yor…
Rick Steves best of England [4th edition] : with Edinburgh / Rick Steves.
"Hit England's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of England! Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money ; Short itineraries covering the best of London, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake Di…
Work, retire, repeat : the uncertainty of retirement in the new economy / Teresa Ghilarducci ; with a foreword by E.J. Dionne Jr.
"While the French went on strike in 2023 to protest the increase in the national retirement age, workers in the United States have all but given up on the notion of dignified retirement for all. Instead, Americans—whose elders face the highest risk of pov…
Essential knit sweaters : patterns for every sweater you ever wanted to wear every day / Frauke Ludwig ; translation, Katharina Sokiran.
"Comfy pullover? Jacket cardigan? Weekend hoodie? Fitted turtleneck? Think of those sweaters you wear most often, the favorites you reach for again and again because they make you feel both confident and comfortable. Now imagine them hand knitted in soft,…
Why you, why me, why now : the mindset and moves to land that first job, from networking to cover letters, resumes, and interviews / Rachel Toor.
"Searching for a job can be hard and demoralizing work. In Why You, Why Me, Why Now, Rachel Toor delivers some good news. The most important thing is within your control—a mindset that shows you know the goals of the organization you want to work for and …
The blind woodsman : one man's journey to find his purpose on the other side of darkness / a moving memoir by John and Anni Furniss.
"The Blind Woodsman is an inspiring and motivational autobiography about a man who finds true joy after struggling with depression, drug addiction, anxiety, financial despair and a failed suicide attempt at the age of 16. John Furniss, more famously known…
3-D magic! : simple blocks, striking quilts / Marci Baker and Sara Nephew.
"Marci Baker and Sara Nephew teach quilters about the amazing ability of using flat fabric and transforming it into cubes, holes, and a 3-D landscape of the imagination. Included inside are seven quilt projects and 13 3-D blocks with instructions that all…
Sins of the shovel : looting, murder, and the evolution of American archaeology / Rachel Morgan.
"American archaeology was forever scarred by an 1893 business proposition between cowboy-turned-excavator Richard Wetherill and socialites-turned-antiquarians Fred and Talbot Hyde. Wetherill had stumbled upon Mesa Verde’s spectacular cliff dwellings and s…
American eclipse : a nation's epic race to catch the shadow of the moon and win the glory of the world / David Baron
"David Baron tells the story of the enterprising scientists—among them, planet hunter James Craig Watson, pioneering astronomer Maria Mitchell, and ambitious young inventor Thomas Edison—who raced to Wyoming and Colorado in the summer of 1878, at the dawn…
Throwbacks home interiors : one of a kind home design from reclaimed and salvaged goods / Bo Shepherd & Kyle Dubay with Megan Anderluh ; photgraphs by Gerard + Belevender.
"In an effort to celebrate the unique and beautiful material that is often scrapped in renovations Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay founded Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials salvaged in Detroit. In Th…
Country house living : celebrating the beauty of life at home / Nora Murphy with John Simon ; photography by DuAnne Simon.
"For Nora Murphy, a country house isn’t so much a place as it is a state of mind. A country house is warm, welcoming—at once down to earth, yet elegant. A country house has genuine character, tells a story, and is truly, wonderfully lived in. Here Murphy …
Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Sixth edition / Paul Vachon.
"Make the most of the natural beauty and adventurous spirit of the 'U.P.,' from vast aquamarine waters to charming upland towns, with Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula." --publisher's website.
Moon best of Glacier, Banff & Jasper / Becky Lomax & Andrew Hempstead
"Whether you're stopping for a day hike or spending a long weekend under the stars, escape to the great outdoors with Moon Best of Glacier, Banff & Jasper."
The space that keeps you : when home becomes a love story / Jeremiah Brent.
"What makes a home the space that keeps you? Interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent takes readers on a deeply personal jouney to answer that question because a home isn't just where we live; it reflects who we are. Through candid conversatio…
Tiffy cooks : 88 easy Asian recipes from my family to yours / Tiffany Chen.
"Tiffy Chen started blogging about food and recipes after learning to cook from her mother and grandmother. In her debut cookbook, Tiffy shares memories and recipes shaped by growing up in Taiwan—a country with rich culture, diverse cuisines, and some of …
Silversmith's secrets : techniques to repair, restore and transform treasured items / Brenton West.
"Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more com…
A whisper of cardamom : 80 sweetly spiced recipes to fall in love with / Eleanor Ford.
"Spice is often the party girl: the loud, bold, exuberant element in the mix. When married with sugar, spice can provide a delicate fragrance that gives backbone to a dish and deepens its allure. Just as a generous swirl of woody-sweet cinnamon elevates a…
Insurrection : what the January 6 assault on America reveals about America and democracy / John Rennie Short.
"Insurrection offers a profound and incisive analysis of the underlying factors that culminated in the assault on Washington’s Capitol on that fateful day in January 2021. Going far beyond journalistic accounts, the book delves into structural trends with…
Hot sheet : sweet and savory sheet pan recipes for every day and celebrations / Olga Massov and Sanaë Lemoine ; photographs by Johnny Miller.
"The sheet pan hardly needs an introduction—every kitchen should have one. The underappreciated cooking workhorse, sheet pans are versatile, practical, inexpensive, durable, stackable, and easy to clean—and you’re probably already using them regularly for…
Foraged & grown : healing, magical recipes for every season / Tara Lanich-LaBrie.
"Foraged and Grown is a culinary journey through the seasons with recipes that highlight herbal ingredients and share their use in various historic folk traditions. From Nettle Gnocchi and Hollyhock Wraps to Rose Roll-Out Cookies and Dandelion Root Drinki…
The flower yard in containers & pots : creating paradise season by season / Arthur Parkinson.
This "guide demonstrates how a glorious outdoor space is possible, even with only a small patio and a few pots....Parkinson shows how to create a veritable paradise in pots with aspirational season-by-season ideas that are easy to replicate in any situati…
My brother, my land : a story from Palestine / Sami Hermez, with Sireen Sawalha.
"In 1967, Sireen Sawalha's mother, with her young children, walked back to Palestine against the traffic of exile. My Brother, My Land is the story of Sireen's family in the decades that followed and their lives in the Palestinian village of Kufr Ra'i. Fr…
Vogue knitting : classic patterns from the world's most celebrated knitting magazine / from the editors at Vogue knitting ; introduction by Trisha Malcolm ; foreword by Anna Sui.
"This “best of” volume celebrates Vogue Knitting’s thirtieth anniversary and is a must-have for knitters at all levels. Whether you are a young or an old knitter, a novice or an expert, one thing remains true: Vogue Knitting magazine is the bible for inno…
The layered edible garden : a beginner's guide to creating a productive food garden layer by layer / Christina Chung.
"Say goodbye to long, straight rows of vegetable plants lined up and waiting for attacks from pests and diseases, and say hello to an interplanted polyculture paradise, filled with layers of edible plants that outcompete weeds, share resources, and grow b…
Remembering peasants : a personal history of a vanished world / Patrick Joyce.
"A landmark new history of the peasant experience, exploring a now neglected way of life that once encompassed most of humanity but is vanishing in our time. For over the past century and a half, and still more rapidly in the last seventy years, the world…
Basquiat / edited by Marc Mayer ; co-curated with essays by Fred Hoffman [and others]
"Born in Brooklyn in 1960, Jean-Michel Basquiat was only twenty-seven when he died, his meteoric and often controversial career having lasted for just eight years. Despite his early death, Basquiat's large and powerful oeuvre has ensured his continuing re…
The Blues Brothers : an epic friendship, the rise of improv, and the making of an American film classic / Daniel de Visé.
"'They're not going to catch us,' Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. 'We're on a mission from God.' So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted missi…
The Waltham murders : one woman's pursuit to expose the truth behind a murder and a national tragedy / Susan Clare Zalkind.
"In September 2011, Erik Weissman and two friends were murdered in a brutal triple homicide in Waltham, Massachusetts. The case went unsolved for months and then years, with no discernible leads. Erik’s friend Susan Zalkind, an investigative journalist, n…
Stand by me : a guide to navigating modern, meaningful caregiving / Allison J. Applebaum, PhD.
"As the founder of the only devoted Caregivers Clinic in the country, clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum is no stranger to the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained family caregiver. She also understands that it is often the strength and well-b…
The darkest white : a mountain legend and the avalanche that took him / Eric Blehm.
"On January 20, 2003, a thunderous crack rang out and a 100-foot-wide tide of snow barreled down the Northern Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. More than a dozen skiers and snowboarders were thrust down the mountain, buried beneath several to…
The art of natural cheesemaking : using traditional, non-industrial methods and raw ingredients to make the world's best cheeses / David Asher ; foreword by Sandor Ellix Katz ; photographs by Kelly Brown.
"Most DIY cheesemaking books are hard to follow, complicated, and confusing, and call for the use of packaged freeze-dried cultures, chemical additives, and expensive cheesemaking equipment. For though bread baking has its sourdough, brewing its lambic al…
A walk across America / Peter Jenkins.
""I started out searching for myself and my country," Peter Jenkins writes, "and found both." In this timeless classic, Jenkins describes how disillusionment with society in the 1970s drove him out onto the road on a walk across America. His experiences r…
What would Jesus eat? / Don Colbert.
"Though there are many diet programs claiming to be 'God's way' to healthy living, and while some of them are based on biblical principles, and even have proven effective for weight loss, What Would Jesus Eat? is the first to note the obvious health benef…
The hidden brain : how our unconscious minds elect presidents, control markets, wage wars, and save our lives / Shankar Vedantam.
"The hidden brain is the voice in our ear when we make the most important decisions in our lives—but we’re never aware of it. The hidden brain decides whom we fall in love with and whom we hate. It tells us to vote for the white candidate and convict the …
The return of great powers : Russia, China, and the next world war / Jim Sciutto.
"Powerful nations are determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as their push for power escalates, a new order will affect everyone across the globe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a part of it, but in reality, this power struggle impacts ev…
I never did like politics : how Fiorello La Guardia became America's mayor, and why he still matters / Terry Golway.
"Fiorello LaGuardia was one of the twentieth century’s most colorful politicians—on the New York and national stage. He was also quintessentially American: the son of Italian immigrants, who rose in society through sheer will and chutzpah. Almost one hund…
Blood money : why the powerful turn a blind eye while China kills Americans / Peter Schweizer.
"It's often said that China is in a cold war with America. The reality is far worse: the war is hot, and the body count is one-sided. China is killing Americans and working aggressively to maximize the carnage while our leaders remain passive and, in some…
The riddles of the sphinx : inheriting the feminist history of the crossword puzzle / Anna Shechtman.
"Combining the soul-baring confessional of 'Brain on Fire' and the addictive storytelling of 'The Queens Gambit', 'The Riddles of the Sphinx' is a renowned puzzle creators compulsively readable memoir and history of the crossword puzzle as an unexpected s…
Waiting for the monsoon / Rod Nordland.
In 2019, a Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent who reported in over 150 countries, many in violent upheaval, was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor, which gave him the strength to face more personal conflicts, in this unforgettable final dispatch tha…
A different kind of fast : feeding our true hungers in Lent / Christine Valters Paintner ; illustrations by Kreg Yingst.
"Fasting is not just the physical practice of giving up food. Fasting can also be a way to combat our culture of endless distractions and busyness. Fasting is an act of letting go, of making more internal space to listen to the sacred whispers of our live…
Out of the darkness : the Germans, 1942-2022 / Frank Trentmann.
"A gripping and nuanced history of the German people from the Second World War to the present day, including hugely revealing new primary source material on every aspect of its transformation"--Provided by publisher.
Zentangle art therapy : meditative drawing / by Anya Lothrop.
This book offers a wonderful introduction to those new to Zentangle and covers the tools required and the basic techniques to get started. Simple patterns including baseline, fillers, ribbons and borders offer a foundation to explore more complex, three d…
The widow Washington : the life of Mary Washington / Martha Saxton.
"The Widow Washington is the first life of Mary Ball Washington, George Washington’s mother, based on archival sources. Her son’s biographers have, for the most part, painted her as self-centered and crude, a trial and an obstacle to her oldest child. But…
Butch heroes / Ria Brodell.
"Katherina Hetzeldorfer, tried 'for a crime that didn't have a name' (same sex sexual relations) and sentenced to death by drowning in 1477; Charles aka Mary Hamilton, publicly whipped for impersonating a man in eighteenth-century England; Clara, aka 'Big…
America last : the Right's century-long romance with foreign dictators / Jacob Heilbrunn.
"A leading journalist and public intellectual explains the long, disturbing history behind the American Right's embrace of foreign dictators, from Kaiser Wilhelm and Mussolini to Putin and Orban"--Provided by publisher.
The house of hidden meanings : a memoir / RuPaul.
"Central to RuPaul’s success has been his chameleonic adaptability. From drag icon to powerhouse producer of one of the world’s largest television franchises, RuPaul’s ever-shifting nature has always been part of his brand as both supermodel and supermogu…
Night / Elie Wiesel ; translated from the French by Marion Wiesel ; [memorial tribute by President Barak Obama ; foreword by Amabassador Samantha Power ; afterword by Elisha Wiesel]
"Born in the town of Sighet, Transylvania, Wiesel was a teenager when he and his family were deported to Auschwitz and then Buchenwald. Night is the shattering record of his memories of the death of his mother, father, and little sister, Tsipora; the deat…
Four thousand paws : caring for the dogs of the Iditarod : a veterinarian's story / Lee Morgan.
An intimate account―the first from a trail veterinarian―of the canines who brave the challenges of the Iditarod. Few sporting events attract as much attention, or create as much spectacle, as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Each March, despite subzero …
Stranger in the desert : a family story / Jordan Salama.
"Inspired by family lore, a young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a heritage spanning hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South America. One Thanksgiving afterno…
Reclaiming body trust : a path to healing & liberation / Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant.
"Have you ever felt uncomfortable or not "at home" in your body? In this book, the founders of Body Trust, licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant, invite readers to break free from the status quo and reject a diet cultu…
Troubled : a memoir of foster care, family, and social class / Rob Henderson.
"Rob Henderson, a doctoral candidate in social psychology at Cambridge, reflects on his childhood in foster care, how he narrowly escaped a broken system, and the only hope for disenfranchised kids across America: family"--Provided by publisher.
The lede : dispatches from a life in the press / Calvin Trillin.
"Calvin Trillin has reported serious pieces across America for The New Yorker, covered the civil rights movement in the South for Time, and written comic verse for The Nation. But one of his favorite subjects over the years—a superb fit for his unique com…
The cure for burnout : how to find balance and reclaim your life / Emily Ballesteros.
"Is dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to 'catch up'? Have you already beat burnout once, only to find it creeping back? If you answered yes to any of these, you're in need of a …
Seasonal living with herbs : how to grow, harvest, preserve and use herbs year round / Jess Buttermore.
"Unlock the full potential of seasonal herbs. This is your go-to resource for discovering the extraordinary benefits of nature's bounty. Learn how to preserve herbs and harness their medicinal properties, explore creative ways to use herbs in your everyda…
The making of a king : King Charles III and the modern monarchy / Robert Hardman.
"No British monarch has had a tougher act to follow. Now, after seventy years of waiting and preparation, King Charles III is not just the head of the most famous family in the world. He is the custodian of a thousand-year-old institution which must redef…
In a league of her own : celebrating female firsts in the world of sports / Bonnie-Jill Laflin.
"A half-century after Title IX legislation leveled the playing field for women and girls, the time has come to celebrate the lives and careers of some of the most notable groundbreaking women in sports, while also encouraging future generations to make hi…
Zenith man : death, love, and redemption in a Georgia courtroom / McCracken Poston Jr..
"In October 1997, the town of Ringgold in northwest Georgia was shaken by reports of a murder in its midst. A dead woman was found in Alvin Ridley’s house—and even more shockingly, she was the wife no one knew he had. McCracken Poston had been a state re…
House cat : inspirational interiors & the elegant felines who call them home / Paul Barbera ; with Rafael Waack.
"This is not a book about cats. Nor is it a book on interiors. It is somewhere in-between: a look at how cats and interiors interact, and how cats become a fundamental part of one’s home. Really, it is about how a cat completely takes over their home. Hou…
Misunderstood vegetables : how to fall in love with sunchokes, rutabaga, eggplant, and more / Becky Selengut ; photography by Clare Barboza.
"Maybe you just discovered celery root (a lumpy, softball-sized bulb), at the grocery store. Or perhaps you received watermelon radishes in a CSA package. Did a parsnip catch your eye at the farmers’ market? Even vegetables you think you know, like cabbag…
The gardener of Lashkar Gah : the Afghans who risked everything to fight the Taliban / Larisa Brown.
"The 20-year war fought by the US and its allies in Afghanistan is the longest war of the 21st century. It brought opportunity and tragedy for those who were forced to live through it. The abrupt withdrawal of British and American troops in 2021, in what …
Gratitude : why giving thanks is key to our well-being / Cornelius Plantinga.
"Going deeper than mindfulness and positive psychology, Plantinga explores gratitude in a theologically informed and pastorally sensitive way. He shows that being grateful to God is not only our righteous duty but also the single best predictor of our wel…
Practical optimism : the art, science, and practice of exceptional well-being / Sue Varma, MD.
"As the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, Dr. Sue Varma worked directly with civilian and first-responder survivors in the aftermath of 9/11. There, she met people at every point of the stre…
Why we read : on bookworms, libraries, and just one more page before lights out / Shannon Reed.
We read to escape, to learn, to find love, to feel seen. We read to encounter new worlds, to discover new recipes, to find connection across difference or simply to pass a rainy afternoon. No matter the reason, books have the power to keep us safe, to cha…
Rand McNally road atlas : easy to read, United States, Canada, Mexico. 2024.
"Beginning with its predecessor, the Auto Chum in 1924, the Rand McNally Road Atlas has been the essential, trusted tool for road travelers for 100 years. Celebrating its centennial anniversary, this 2024 Special Collector's Edition features a trip down m…
The pursuit of happiness : how classical writers on virtue inspired the lives of the founders and defined America / Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO, National Constitution Center.
"The Declaration of Independence identified 'the pursuit of happiness' as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders—Benjamin …
Manga now! : how to draw action figures for graphic novels / Keith Sparrow.
"[This] book...guides you step by step through 16 exciting, action-packed pin-ups allowing you to explore a range of poses, characters and perspectives. Follow the step by steps and the basic techniques to build up your confidence and before you know it y…
The farm table / Julius Roberts.
"Professionally trained chef Julius Roberts left a busy and frantic London restaurant life to pursue his dream of living sustainably on a small farm in the English countryside. The Farm Table transports us to his farmstead, taking us through a calendar ye…
Never too small : reimagining small space living / created by Colin Chee ; written by Joel Beath & Elizabeth Price.
"What does the future of urban living look like? Joel Beath and Elizabeth Price explore this question drawing inspiration from a diverse collection of apartment designs, all smaller than 50m2/540ft2. Through the lens of five small-footprint design princ…
The Andy Warhol diaries / edited by Pat Hackett.
"Spanning the mid-1970s until just a few days before his death in 1987, The Andy Warhol Diaries is a compendium of the more than twenty thousand pages of the artist's diary that he dictated daily to Pat Hackett. In it, Warhol gives us the ultimate backsta…
All in her head : the truth and lies early medicine taught us about women's bodies and why it matters today /  Elizabeth Comen.
"For as long as medicine has been a practice, women's bodies have been treated like objects to be practiced on: examined and ignored, idealized and sexualized, shamed, subjugated, mutilated, and dismissed. The history of women’s healthcare is a story in w…
Cocktails with George and Martha : movies, marriage, and the making of Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? / Philip Gefter.
"From its debut in 1962, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was a wild success and a cultural lightning rod. The play transpires over one long, boozy night, laying bare the lies, compromises, and scalding love that have sustained a middle-aged…
Hits, flops, and other illusions : my fortysomething years in Hollywood / Ed Zwick
"'I’ll be dropping a few names,' Ed Zwick confesses in the introduction to his book. 'Over the years I have worked with self-proclaimed masters-of-the-universe, unheralded geniuses, hacks, sociopaths, savants, and saints.' He has encountered these Hollywo…
Meditation for the real world : finding peace in everyday life / Ann Swanson.
"No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical and accessible guidance, this book will show you h…
Love hacks : simple solutions to your most common relationship issues / Kelli Miller.
"An experienced therapist, radio personality, and bestselling author offers 21st-century solutions to the most frequent relationship pitfalls that continue to plague couples. In concise, easy-to-digest chapters, she breaks down the fifteen most common iss…
How to ADHD : an insider's guide to working with your brain (not against it) / Jessica McCabe.
"Diagnosed with ADHD at age twelve, Jessica struggled with a brain that she didn’t understand. She lost things constantly, couldn’t finish projects, and felt like she was putting more effort in than everyone around her while falling further and further be…
GED test 5-hour quick prep for dummies / by Tim Collins, PhD.
GED Test 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies is for test-takers who want to get in, get out, and get it over with. The product gives readers a 5-hour plan, divided into study blocks, to help test-takers get a basic acquaintance with the exam so they can go into…
Why we remember : unlocking memory's power to hold on to what matters / Charan Ranganath, PhD.
"A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember, pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath radically reframes the way we think about the everyday act of remembering. Combining accessible…
Fast & fun lap quilts : 9 patterns for 10
"Start with Squares...end with success! Transform 10" squares into quilts that are fun to make, yet have an intriguing, complex look. Perfect for beginners and advanced stitchers alike, each of the nine projects includes pointers on making the most out of…
World of Warcraft chronicle. Volume 1 / written by Chris Metzen, Matt Burns, and Robert Brooks ; full-color illustrations by Peter C. Lee ; additional art by Joseph LaCroix.
"Journey through an age of myth and legend, long before the Horde and the Alliance. This definitive tome reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped Azeroth. Featuring original art, this is…
World of Warcraft chronicle. Volume 3 / written by Chris Metzen, Matt Burns, and Robert Brooks ; full-color illustrations by Arthur Bozonnet, Cole Eastburn, Stanton Feng, Roman Kenney, Peter C. Lee, Daryl Mandryk, Yewon Park, Dan Scott, Robert Sevilla, Abe Taraky, Konstantin Turovec, Bayard Wu ; additional art by Joseph Lacroix.
"World of Warcraft, Chronicle: Volume III resumes the epic multipart saga of Azeroth as agents of the Burning Legion unleash a mysterious plague of undeath, thrusting the Horde and the Alliance Proudmoore, Thrall, and Illidan Stormrage must decide how muc…
Rightsize today to create your best life tomorrow : a motivational guide for those seeking their ideal home later in life / Marni Jameson.
"Moving is no fun. Neither is getting rid of stuff. And both jobs get harder as we get older. So, when those over a certain age — say, in the last third of life — are looking to downsize and move all at the same time, many will conclude, “I’ll just stay p…
Private equity : a memoir / Carrie Sun.
"When we meet Carrie Sun, she can’t shake the feeling that she’s wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from MIT, and climbed the corporate ladder, all in pursuit of the American dream. But at twen…
Reading Lolita in Tehran : a memoir in books / Azar Nafisi.
"For two years before she left Iran in 1997, Nafisi gathered seven young women at her house every Thursday morning to read and discuss forbidden works of Western literature. They were all former students whom she had taught at university. Some came from c…
The complete book of chess strategy : grandmaster techniques from A to Z / by Jeremy Silman.
"An easy-to-understand guide to chess strategy—conceptual planning—has always been the amateur’s dream. The Complete Book of Chess Strategy makes that dream a reality. This comprehensive guide in dictionary form, the first of its kind, makes all aspects o…
True believer : Hubert Humphrey's quest for a more just America / James Traub.
"Hubert Humphrey was liberalism’s most dedicated defender, and its most public and tragic sacrifice. As a young politician in 1948, he defied segregationists and forced the Democratic Party to commit itself to civil rights. As a senator in 1964, he made g…
Why can't I get it together? : kick unrealistic expectations to the curb and rest in God's truth / Jamie Ivey.
"We’re trying to 'get it together' in areas we have no control over. We keep trying, but we’ll never move the needle to a better future because it has nothing to do with us or anything we can do. You don’t always have to give in to what the world, your fa…
Slow productivity : the lost art of accomplishment without burnout / Cal Newport.
"Long before the arrival of pinging inboxes and clogged schedules, history’s most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this timely and provocative book, Ca…
White rural rage : the threat to American democracy / Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman.
"It's an open secret that voters in smaller, less populous states have more electoral power than their urban counterparts, so why are these same voters the most eager to leave behind democratic principles? In Held Hostage, political scientists Thomas Scha…
Life after power : seven presidents and their search for purpose beyond the White House / Jared Cohen.
"Life After Power tells the stories of seven former presidents, from the Founding to today. Each changed history. Each offered lessons about how to decide what to do in the next chapter of life. Thomas Jefferson was the first former president to accompli…
Birding to change the world : a memoir / Trish O'Kane.
"In this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment. Trish O'Kane is an accidental ornithologist. In her nearly two decades writing about justice as an investigative …
American woman / Katie Rogers.
"The first definitive exploration of the role of the twenty-first century First Lady, painting a comprehensive portrait of Jill Biden and the evolution of the First Lady's role from ceremonial figurehead to political operative--from a White House correspo…
American Negra : a memoir / Natasha S. Alford.
"Alford illustrates the complexity of being multiethnic in Upstate New York and society’s flawed teachings about matters of identity. When she travels to Puerto Rico for the first time, she is the darkest in her family, and navigates shame for not speakin…
3 shades of blue : Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the lost empire of cool / James Kaplan.
"The myth of the ’60s depends on the 1950s being the 'before times' of conformity, segregation, straightness—The Lonely Crowd and The Organization Man. This all carries some truth, but it does nothing to explain how, in 1959, America’s great indigenous ar…
Whiskey tender : a memoir / Deborah Jackson Taffa.
"Deborah Jackson Taffa was raised to believe that some sacrifices were necessary to achieve a better life. Her grandparents—citizens of the Quechan Nation and Laguna Pueblo tribe—were sent to Indian boarding schools run by white missionaries, while her pa…
Cancel culture dictionary : an A to Z guide to winning the war on fun / Jimmy Failla.
You may know Jimmy Failla as the best dressed man in cable news. A force multiplier of positive energy on the radio who sounds like he gets paid in Tequila and Tide Pods. But he's also a former New York City Taxi Driver who's spent countless hours convers…
The great wave : the era of radical disruption and the rise of the outsider / Michiko Kakutani.
"An urgent examination of how disruptive politics, technology, and art are capsizing old assumptions in a great wave of change breaking over today's world, creating both opportunity and peril--from the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author of the New Y…
Latinoland : a portrait of America's largest and least understood minority / Marie Arana.
LatinoLand is an exceptional, all-encompassing overview of Hispanic America based on personal interviews, deep research, and Marie Arana's life experience as a Latina. At present, Latinos comprise 20 percent of the US population, a number that is growing.…
Means of control : How the hidden alliance of tech and government is creating a new American surveillance state / Byron Tau.
"A sweeping exposé of the U.S. government's alliance with data brokers, tech companies, and advertisers, and how their efforts are reshaping surveillance and privacy as we know it. Our modern world is awash in surveillance. Most of us are dimly aware of t…
But you don't look Arab : and other tales of unbelonging / Hala Gorani.
"What is it like to have no clear identity in a world full of labels? How can people find a sense of belonging when they have never felt part of a 'tribe?' And how does a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman who's never lived in the Middle East honor her Arab M…
A real right to vote : how a constitutional amendment can safeguard American democracy / Richard L. Hasen.
"Throughout history, too many Americans have been disenfranchised or faced needless barriers to voting. Part of the blame falls on the Constitution, which does not contain an affirmative right to vote. The Supreme Court has made matters worse by failing t…
Normal women : 900 years of making history / Philippa Gregory.
"Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry? That the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was started and propelled by women who were protesting a tax on women? Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women…
The unit : my life fighting terrorists as one of America's most secret military operatives / Adam Gamal ; with Kelly Kennedy.
"Inside our military is a team of operators whose work is so secretive that the name of the unit itself is classified. Highly-trained in warfare, self-defense, infiltration, and deep surveillance, 'the Unit,' as the Department of Defense has asked us to r…
Otter country : an unexpected adventure in the natural world / Miriam Darlington.
"Mysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations, despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In Otter Country, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she’s had for these p…
Money's not a math problem : the real reason you're broke, and what to do about it / Jade Warshaw.
"Beliefs about budgeting - good and bad - are built over time. It's time to put an end to the dysfunctional beliefs you may have about budgeting - the same one that have kept you from getting your money right. That dreads B word (budget) can actually be a…
Uprooting : [from the Caribbean to the countryside : finding home in an English country garden] / Marchelle Farrell.
What is home? It is a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. Years ago, like so many of the Black diaspora, she left behind the pristine beaches and emerald hills of Trinidad. Now she moves again for the verdant, peaceful surrou…
The four roads to heaven : France and the Santiago pilgrimage / Edwin Mullins.
There are four roads leading to Santiago, which combine to form a single road. So begins The Pilgrims Guide, the world's first guidebook. Written early in the twelfth century by Benedictine monks, it served travelers taking part in the great pilgrimage of…
How to create little happy learners : 60 simple learning and craft activities for 0-5 year olds / Sophie David.
"Written by Sophie David, a former early years teacher and adviser who is now a stay-at-home mum with 3 children under 5, she is now channelling her knowledge and creativity to show-case the craft ideas she was using to keep her children entertained. Here…
Chicken soup for the soul. Me and my dog / Amy Newmark.
"We're all crazy about our dogs. We can't get enough of them, and we can’t read enough about them. This book contains 101 of our very best dog stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s extensive library. Get cozy, cuddle with your canine companion, and imm…
What your ADHD child wishes you knew : working together to empower kids for success in school and life / Dr. Sharon Saline ; foreword by Dr. Laura Markham.
"You’ve read all the expert advice, but despite countless efforts to help your child cope better and stay on track, you’re still struggling with everyday issues like homework, chores, getting to soccer practice on time, and simply getting along without pu…
With every great breath : new and selected essays, 1995-2023 / Rick Bass.
"Spanning his storied career, these new and selected essays attempt to take a brief step to the side, away from lamentation and prescription, to inhabit, as deeply as possible, the greater depths of the beauty in each moment. With Every Great Breath range…
The art of peace / Morihei Ueshiba ; translated & edited by John Stevens.
"The inspirational teachings in this collection show the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the Japanese martial art …
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight ; Pearl and Sir Orfeo / translated by J.R.R. Tolkien ; edited by Christopher Tolkien.
"It’s Christmas at Camelot and King Arthur won’t begin to feast until he has witnessed a marvel of chivalry. A mysterious knight, green from head to toe, rides in and brings the court’s wait to an end with an implausible challenge to the Round Table: he w…
Ecology of a cracker childhood / Janisse Ray.
"Ray grew up in a junkyard along U.S. Highway 1, hidden from Florida-bound travelers by hulks of old cars. In language at once colloquial, elegiac, and informative, Ray redeems her home and her people, while also cataloging the source of her childhood hop…
Amigurumi treasures : 15 crochet projects to cherish / Erinna Lee.
"[D]esigner Erinna Lee draws up a map to help you find her most darling amigurumi...The 15 amigurumi in this book are little gems, waiting to be discovered and cherished by you. They’re outfitted with the most kawaii accessories that you can mix and match…
Foraged & recycled art : 35 projects made from found, natural, and repurposed materials / Clare Youngs.
"With ideas for makes from gifts and stationery to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a festive gilded leaf garland, pretty seedpod coasters, fl…
Modern day quilter: 16 patchwork quilts and projects for everyday life / Kiley Ferons.
"Surround yourself in tradition with a modern flair! Author and quilt-aficionado Kiley Ferons modernizes quilt making through her innovative color schemes and up-to-date design trends. Modern Day Quilter is the must-have guide for beginners as it takes yo…
Tragedy and triumph on the Great Lakes / Richard Gebhart.
"Richard Gebhart traces little-known voyages of Great Lakes ships that sailed the Atlantic beginning in the 1850s. They bore cargoes to and from the lakes and as far as Constantinople. Gebhart recovers the voices of long-ago ship captains, along with thei…
A faith of many rooms : inhabiting a more spacious Christianity / Debie Thomas.
"When your faith begins to feel too small, too confining, you could choose to leave it. But what if the faith we inhabit is roomier than we'd thought? What if our collapsing faith is just a closet in a much larger dwelling? Disillusioned by narrow theolo…
The landscape of home : in the country, by the sea, in the city / Hollander Design landscape architects ; foreword by Bunny Williams ; written with Judith Nasatir.
"In this book, Hollander explores the idea of home as the natural surroundings that people live in: a place of living, changing beauty, refuge, and above all, joy, where family and friends gather to create a lifetime of memories. The book presents homes …
Bunny Williams : life in the garden / principal photography by Annie Schlecther.
"Inviting us into her impressive grounds with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and creative ideas for how to bring natural elements into the home, this is a testament to Bunny Williams’ love affair with the garden and woodlands surrounding her …
Gennaro's verdure : over 80 vibrant Italian vegetable dishes / Gennaro Contaldo ; photography by David Loftus.
"Gennaro Contaldo transforms humble vegetables from side dish material into the hero of the plate, using punchy flavors from staple ingredients. Structured by color, in chapters that group recipes into vegetable families, Gennaro champions their versatil…
Floral folklore : the forgotten tales behind nature's most enchanting plants / Alison Davies ; illustrations by Sarah Wildling ; foreword by Anna Potter.
"Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as ‘Deadman’s Bellows’? And what is the true meaning of a rose? Humans have given meanings and stories …
The hearth witch's everyday herbal : a concise guide to correspondences, magic, and lore / Anna Franklin.
"Whether you use plants in your magical or daily life, this catalogue of commonly found herbs offers time-saving, user-friendly plant profiles, so you always have the wisdom you need right at your fingertips. Each entry includes the plant's: Magical Uses…
Pom-pom forest animals : craft an artisan yarn menagerie / Suanne Pypke ; English translation, Krista Hold.
"Craft whimsical, fluffy Pompom forest animals with a realistic finish! Create an artisan craft project with detailed instructions that will make you smile at every stage—perfect whether you're a creative enthusiast or new to pom-pom creations. There are…
Adult survivors of emotionally abusive parents : how to heal, cultivate emotional resilience, and build the life & love you deserve / Sherrie Campbell, PhD.
"Few things in the world have a more profound effect on your life than the parents who raised you. When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words.…
The future of Alzheimer's : finding inspiration & hope through expert insight / Sharon Ricardi.
In The Future of Alzheimer’s, the following are the two critical questions asked of more than 20 experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research and senior care. What advice would you give to the loved ones of someone newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s diseas…
The French bakery cookbook : over 85 authentic recipes that bring the boulangerie into your home / Kimberly Zerkel.
"Flaky, fluffy, warm, exquisite—from madeleines and éclairs to baguettes and pain au chocolat, these delicious culinary delights bring you to the heart of French baking. Perfect for the aspiring pastry chef and the experienced baker alike, this cookbook p…