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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Subversive Sabbath : the surprising power of rest in a nonstop world / A.J. Swoboda.
"We live in a 24/7 culture of endless productivity, workaholism, distraction, burnout, and anxiety--a way of life to which we've sadly grown accustomed. This tired system of 'life' ultimately destroys our souls, our bodies, our relationships, our society,…
A richer retirement : supercharging the 4% rule to spend more and enjoy more / William P. Bengen.
"Know exactly how much you can safely spend each year after you retire without outliving your nest egg In A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More, entrepreneur, researcher, and financial planner, William P. Bengen, deli…
The Homestead winter pantry : [sustainable and budget-friendly recipes to prep, preserve, and store food year round] / Georgia Varozza.
"This commonsense guide helps families prepare for the what-ifs of daily living and experience the peace and confidence that come with a well-prepared pantry. Inclement weather. Power outages. Wildfires. Chain-of-supply issues. Wherever you live and w…
Sloppy : or, doing it all wrong / Rax King.
"With Rax King’s trademark blend of irreverent humor and heartfelt honesty comes a new collection of personal essays unpacking bad behavior. Sloppy explores sobriety, begrudging self-improvement, and the habits we cling to with clenched fists. In “Proud…
Shade : the promise of a forgotten natural resource / Sam Bloch.
"Shade examines the key role that shade plays not only in protecting human health and enhancing urban life, but also looks toward the ways that innovative architects, city leaders, and climate entrepreneurs are looking to revive it to protect vulnerable p…
Semi-well-adjusted despite literally everything : a memoir / Alyson Stoner.
"Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir-from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma-may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose,…
Here beside the rising tide : Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American awakening / Jim Newton.
"In 1965, in Palo Alto, Jerry Garcia opened a dictionary to a fable in which an appreciative soul repays the generosity of a traveler, a "gift of the grateful dead." After a traumatic car accident that injured him and killed a close friend, Garcia had res…
Coming up short : a memoir of my America / Robert B. Reich.
"From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply-felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell …
Turf wars : the fight for the soul of America's game / DeMaurice Smith.
"During his fourteen years as the head of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith was a front line advocate for football players through some of the most tumultuous crises in NFL history: Colin Kaepernick's protests, Deflategate, a lockout, two colle…
The undiscovered country : triumph, tragedy, and the shaping of the American West / Paul Andrew Hutton.
"The epic of the American West became a tale of progress, redemption, and glorious conquest that came to shape the identity of a new nation. Over time a darker story emerged—one of ghastly violence and environmental spoliation that stained this identity. …
Tonight in Jungleland : the making of Born to Run / Peter Ames Carlin.
"From the opening piano notes of 'Thunder Road,' to the final outro of 'Jungleland'--with American anthems like 'Born to Run' and 'Tenth Avenue Freeze Out' in between--Bruce Springsteen’s seminal album, Born to Run, established Springsteen as a creative f…
Summer of our discontent : the age of certainty and the demise of discourse / Thomas Chatterton Williams.
"Thomas Chatterton Williams...paints a clear and detailed picture of the ideas and events that have paved the way for the dramatic paradigm shift in social justice that has taken place over the past few years. Taking aim at the ideology of critical race t…
You can't take it with you : foolproof techniques for tidying up like there's no tomorrow / Messie Condo.
"Break the cycle of stuff once and for all! With simple tips, hilarious quips, and a no-excuses approach, You Can't Take It With You is the last organizing book you'll ever need. This fun and insightful take on death cleaning will pull you out of your nos…
Cold canning : the easy way to preserve the seasons without hot water processing / Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough ; photographs by Eric Medsker.
"CCold canning is a revolutionary new approach to preserving the best produce of the season, without the headache of traditional canning methods. Whether you’re canning for convenience, frugality, or fun, these small-batch recipes are simple to make and c…
The conjuring of America : mojos, mermaids, medicine, and 400 years of black women's magic / Lindsey Stewart
"Emerging first on plantations in the American South, enslaved conjure women used their magic to treat illnesses. These women combined their ancestral spiritual beliefs from West Africa with local herbal rituals and therapeutic remedies to create conjure,…
The devil reached toward the sky : an oral history of the making & unleashing of the atomic bomb / Garrett M. Graff.
"The Devil Reached Toward the Sky is the panoramic narrative of how ordinary people grapple with extraordinary wartime risks, sacrifices, and choices that will transform the course of history. Engineers experiment with forces of terrifying power, knowing …
Gwyneth : the biography / Amy Odell.
"Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list, her influence spanning entertainment, fashion, and the modern wellness industry. Gwyneth was born to parents viewed as Hollywood royalty, and that immense privilege turned her into …
A light in the Northern Sea : Denmark's incredible rescue of their Jewish citizens during WWII / Tim Brady.
"August 25, 1943. A lone bicyclist transports a cache of explosives, hidden in a beer crate, to a Copenhagen hall being readied to house German troops. In a violent blast, the would-be barracks is reduced to rubble. It’s the boldest act yet of Holger Dans…
Nothing compares to you : what Sinéad O'Connor means to us / edited by Sonya Huber and Martha Bayne.
"More than thirty years ago, Sinéad O’Connor shocked the world by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II in an act of protest against the violence perpetrated by the Catholic Church. This single act cemented O’Connor’s place as a fearless voice and activ…
The sleep room : a sadistic psychiatrist and the women who survived him / Jon Stock.
"The shocking account of the women tortured by a legendary psychiatrist in his infamous "sleep room," and the survivors fighting for change in the system The Sleep Room is thriller novelist Jon Stock's investigation into one of the most revered figures in…
The feather detective : mystery, mayhem, and the magnificent life of Roxie Laybourne / Chris Sweeney.
"In 1960, an Eastern Airlines flight had no sooner lifted from the runway at Boston Logan Airport when it struck a flock of birds and took a nosedive into the shallow waters of the Boston Harbor, killing sixty-two people. This was the golden age of commer…
It's all about astrology : advice you didn't know you needed / Nicole Wells.
"Have you ever wished the Universe could just tell you what to do? Good news: your inner planets have the answers. You are so much more than your Sun sign and a vague newspaper horoscope. This book guides you through the astrology of all the inner planet…
Home and hand made : a homesteader's recipes to help you cook, clean, and care for your family / Melissa K. Norris.
"As the cost of food, cleaning supplies, and personal care items continue to skyrocket, are you looking for new ways to cut costs and seek healthier solutions for your family? Melissa K. Norris, host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, shows you how…
Too late to stop now : more rock 'n' roll war stories / Allan Jones.
"Allan Jones brings stories--many previously unpublished--from the golden days of music reporting. Long nights of booze, drugs and unguarded conversations which include anecdotes, experiences and extravagant behaviour. A band's aftershow party in San Fran…
The carpool detectives : a true story of four moms, two bodies, and one mysterious cold case / Chuck Hogan.
"In 2020, four women found themselves at a crossroads: Each of them had transitioned from full-time jobs to full-time parenting, and each was pushing against the new boundaries of her life as the pandemic looms. At a bowling night fundraiser for their kid…
Boustany : a celebration of vegetables from my Palestine / Sami Tamimi.
"Celebrate the diverse cuisine of Palestine with more than 100 plant-based and vegetarian recipes for festive meals, breads, desserts, and more, from the award-winning co-author of Jerusalem, Falastin and co-founder of Ottolenghi"--Provided by publisher.
The invention of Charlotte Brontë : a new life / Graham Watson.
"A profoundly moving, ground-breaking biography that challenges the established narrative to reveal the Brontë family as they've never been seen before. Charlotte Brontë had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on hertra…
Unplug : how to break up with your phone and reclaim your life / Richard Simon.
"The average American spends the equivalent of more than 75 full days a year looking at their phone. It can become an all-consuming addiction that puts a strain on virtually every facet of our existence from the way we sleep, eat, and exercise to our abil…
North to the future : an offline adventure through the changing wilds of Alaska / Ben Weissenbach.
"At the age of twenty-one, college student Ben Weissenbach set out into the Alaskan wilderness armed with little more than inspiration from his literary heroes and a growing interest in climate change. What meets him there is a landscape both stark and aw…
Nothing more of this land : community, power, and the search for Indigenous identity / Joseph Lee.
"From award-winning journalist Joseph Lee, a sweeping, personal exploration of Indigenous identity and the challenges facing Indigenous people around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
A year with the seals : unlocking the secrets of the sea's most charismatic and controversial creatures / Alix Morris.
"It might be their large, strangely human eyes or their dog-like playfulness, but seals have long captured people’s interest and affection, making them the perfect candidate for an environmental cause, as well as the subject of decades of study. Alix Morr…
A flower traveled in my blood : the incredible true story of the grandmothers who fought to find a stolen generation of children / Haley Cohen Gilliland.
"The epic, true story of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, grandmothers who fought to find their stolen grandchildren during Argentina's brutal dictatorship"-- Provided by publisher.
Empire of the elite : inside Condé Nast, the media dynasty that reshaped America / Michael M. Grynbaum.
"From a New York Times media correspondent, a dishy history of the Condé Nast magazine empire, home of Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and more, focusing on its glitzy heyday from the 1980s through the 2000s"-- Provided by publisher.
Algospeak : how social media is transforming the future of language / Adam Aleksic.
"Algospeak is an energetic, astonishing journey into language, the internet, and what this intersection means for all of us. In it, a professional linguist uses original surveys, data, and internet archival research to usher us through this new linguistic…
The almightier : how money became God, greed became virtue, and debt became sin / Paul Vigna.
"The complete story of how we came to worship money, and how we can stop greed from destroying everything. The pursuit of wealth is considered an essential function of human nature, and greed is an unspoken civic virtue. Many of us revere billionaires and…
Sharing in the groove : the untold story of the '90s jam band explosion and the scene that followed / [interviews by] Mike Ayers.
"The wild, untold oral history of the unlikely rise of Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, and numerous other bands that helped define the 1990s jam band scene. Sharing in the Groove is the untold oral history behind the unlikely …
Out of the woods : a girl, a killer, and a lifelong struggle to find the way home / Gregg Olsen.
"In May 2005, authorities discovered the Groene family murdered in their Idaho home. The family's youngest members -- eight-year-old Shasta and her brother, nine-year-old Dylan -- were nowhere to be found. As a community prayed for their return, Shasta an…
Sewing with heavy duty fabrics : practical projects to last / Laura Sinikka Wilhelm ; photography by Thomas Wilhelm.
"Discover 18 contemporary, unisex sewing projects made from heavy duty fabrics that are stylish, elegant and designed to last a lifetime. Every project in this stunning book features heavy duty fabrics, including canvas, waxed cotton, leather and upholste…
On power / Mark R. Levin.
"Mark R. Levin delivers a profound analysis of the philosophy and structure of power and the critical impact of liberty on our collective future. Throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern Western republics, power has been used to both oppre…
ArnieTex : over 100 recipes for Mexican-American cooking and Texas-style BBQ / Arnie Segovia.
"Cooking authentic Mexican-American comfort food is simple with YouTube sensation Arnie "ArnieTex" Segovia. Arnie Segovia is a Texas guy with Mexican roots, and his cooking is a blend of Texas and Mexican cuisines in the comdia casera (comfort food) and c…
Strata : stories from deep time / Laura Poppick ; illustrations by Sarah Gilman.
"The epic stories of our planet’s 4.54-billion-year history are written in strata—ages-old remnants of ancient seafloors, desert dunes, and riverbeds striping landscapes around the world. In this brilliantly original debut work, science writer Laura Poppi…
Detroit Lions : an illustrated timeline / David Birkett.
"It took three failed attempts before professional football stuck in Detroit, and when it finally did, the city had itself a winner. George A. Richards bought the Portsmouth Spartans in 1934 at the height of the Great Depression, moved the team to Detroit…
My head for a tree : the extraordinary story of the Bishnoi, guardians of nature / Martin Goodman ; foreword by Peter Wohlleben ; preface by Ram Niwas Bishnoi Budhnagar ; with photographs by Franck Vogel.
"Meet the Bishnoi, followers of a religion with nature conservation at its heart. Today, Bishnois remain fierce defenders of trees and animals, living by principles set by their guru Jambhoji in the fifteenth century. They chase down armed poachers, rescu…
Mother, creature, kin : what we learn from nature's mothers in a time of unraveling / Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder.
"What does it mean to be a mother in an era of climate catastrophe? And what can we learn from the plants and creatures who mother at the edges of their world's unraveling? Becoming a mother in this time means bringing life into a world that appears to b…
I seek a kind person : my father, seven children, and the adverts that helped them escape the Holocaust / Julian Borger.
"In 1938, Jewish families are scrambling to flee Vienna. Desperate, they take out advertisements offering their children into the safe keeping of readers of a British newspaper, the Manchester Guardian. The right words in the right order could mean the di…
How to be a living thing : meditations on intuitive oysters, hopeful doves, and being human in the world / Mari Andrew.
"A shelter cat teaches us that our damaged parts, too, are worthy of love… a captive orca shows us that inconvenience and difficulties are the blessing of a full life… a gorilla teaches the universal language of grief… a group of oysters who prove that ma…
Digital painting made simple : create captivating portraits in Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, Photoshop & more / Sara Tepes.
"Join the digital art movement with Sara Tepes' beautiful and beginner-friendly guide to portrait painting! Packed full of Sara's best tips, step-by-step tutorials and practical art prompts, this handbook is perfect for every curious digital artist. With …
Classic Michigan food and drinks : the stories behind the brands / Jon Milan and Gail Offen.
"Michigan is home to an amazing array of food and drink brands, each with a fascinating story behind it. Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals like Kellogg’s and Post changed how the world eats, and Gerber first made baby food commercially available. But the Wo…
Wild basketry : making baskets and natural cordage from foraged plants / Ruby Taylor.
"Making with our hands is a fundamental human activity; connection with the natural world and the feeling of belonging to place are basic human needs. A counterbalance to our digitalised lives is the wish to connect with the simple joy and satisfaction of…
The boys in the light : an extraordinary World War II story of survival, faith, and brotherhood / Nina Willner.
"The soldiers of D Company could not believe their eyes as they came face-to-face with the human cost of Hitler’s evil: two teenage boys—survivors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald—who had escaped. The Boys in the Light follows the parallel journeys of Company…
How to be busy : unhurried living even when your calendar is chaotic / Rachelle Crawford.
"How nice it would be to clear the calendar--to just stop doing so much stuff. Except kids get sick and the work project awaits and elderly relatives need care. No matter how well you hack it, manage it, slice or dice or delegate it: in some seasons of li…
The knowing : how the oppression of indigenous peoples continues to echo today / Tanya Talaga.
Explores the dark history of residential schools, "Indian hospitals" and asylums and their effects on indigenous peoples.
Midnight on the Potomac : the last year of the Civil War, the Lincoln assassination, and the rebirth of America / Scott Ellsworth.
"Focusing on the last, desperate months of the war, when the outcome was far from certain, Midnight on the Potomac is a story of titanic battles, political upheaval, and the long-forgotten Confederate terror war against the loyal citizens of the North. Ta…
Monopoly X : how a top-secret World War II operation used the game of Monopoly to help Allied POWs escape, conceal spies, and send secret codes / Philip E. Orbanes.
"The incredible true story of how Monopoly games were used to smuggle escape aids to Allied servicemen in German P.O.W. camps...and more"--Provided by publisher.
The complete joy of homebrewing [3rd edition] / Charlie Papazian.
"Charlie Papazian, master brewer and founder and president of the American Homebrewer's Association and Association of Brewers, presents a fully revised edition of his essential guide to homebrewing. This third edition of the best-selling and most trusted…
How to brew [3rd edition] : everything you need to know to brew beer right the first time / [John J. Palmer].
"Everything needed to brew beer right the first time. Presented in a light hearted style without frivolous interruptions, this authoritative text introduces brewing in a easy step by step review." --Amazon.com
Experimental homebrewing : mad science in the pursuit of great beer / by Drew Beechum and Denny Conn.
Trial. Error. Better Beer. When most brewers think of an experimental beer, odd creations come to mind. And sure, in this book you can learn how to brew with ingredients like bacon, chanterelle mushrooms, defatted cacao nibs, and peanut butter powder. How…
Face with tears of joy : a natural history of emoji / Keith Houston.
"We are surrounded by emoji. They appear in politics, movies, drug deals, our sex lives, and more. But emoji’s impact has never been explored in full. In this rollicking tech and pop culture history, Keith Houston follows emoji from its birth in 1990s Jap…
Today was fun : a book about work (seriously) / Bree Groff.
"Today Was Fun challenges the notion that professionalism means being buttoned up and overworked and provides seven key rules for better days at work and in life. Bree Groff weaves together personal anecdotes, research, humor, and practical wisdom, outli…
The aviator and the showman : Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the marriage that made an American icon / Laurie Gwen Shapiro.
"In 1928, a young social worker and hobby pilot named Amelia Earhart arrived in the office of George Putnam, heir to the Putnam & Sons throne and hitmaker, on the hunt for the right woman for a secret flying mission across the Atlantic. A partnership—prof…
The last empress of France : the rebellious life of Eugénie De Montijo / Petie Kladstrup and Evelyne Resnick.
"Although a nineteenth-century woman, her almost twenty-first century outlook was key to the creation of modern France. Viewed frequently as a mere "ornament of the throne" of her husband, Emperor Napoleon III, this Spanish-born aristocrat proved to be al…
Butler : the untold story of the near assassination of Donald Trump and the fight for America's heartland  / Salena Zito.
"That day in Butler, had the wind gusted less, had Trump’s head turned in a slightly different direction, or had the adrenaline-fueled heart of the shooter beat slower, America would have been plunged into chaos, possibly even civil war. As a local report…
Simply delicious : 100+ quick and easy recipes made with time-saving techniques--slow cooker, sheet pan, air fryer, one pot, and more / Kyndra Holley.
"Bestselling author Kyndra Holley returns with a fresh twist in her latest cookbook, Simply Delicious, where she steps away from diet-focused recipes to showcase her culinary creativity. In this book, Kyndra tackles one of the most common kitchen challeng…
The accidental garden : gardens, wilderness, and the space in between / by Richard Mabey.
An erudite but intimate work of horticultural memoir and philosophy by one of Britain's greatest living nature writers, who sees his garden as a sort of microcosm of the wider planet-a planet we desperately need to learn how to live on without causing fur…
The strangers : five extraordinary Black men and the worlds that made them / Ekow Eshun.
"In the western imagination, a Black man is always a stranger, outsider, foreigner, intruder, alien; one who remains associated with their origins irrespective of how far they have travelled from them. One who is not an individual in his own right, but th…
Radical tenderness : the value of vulnerability in an often unkind world / Gisele Barreto Fetterman with Concepcion de Leon.
"As a society, we shy away from public expressions of vulnerability, mistaking it for weakness or a lack of grit. To even talk about crying, much less shed tears publicly, is seen as shameful or cringeworthy. But for Gisele Barreto Fetterman, accessibilit…
On her game : Caitlin Clark and the revolution in women's sports / Christine Brennan.
"America has never seen an athlete quite like Caitlin Clark. Attracting record-shattering attendance and TV ratings, she has riveted the nation with her famous logo threes and thrilling passes and changed how fans across the country view women’s sports. D…
The man who would be king : Mohammed bin Salman and the transformation of Saudi Arabia / Karen Elliott House
"Karen House has gained unprecedented insights into Saudi Arabia and its controversial leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through her more than forty years of experience covering the Arab kingdom.House reveals a leader who like Peter the Great is a r…
Mailman : my wild ride delivering the mail in Appalachia and finally finding home / Stephen Starring Grant.
"Steve Grant was laid off in March of 2020. He was fifty and had cancer, so he needed health insurance, fast. Which is how he found himself a rural letter carrier in Appalachia, back in his old hometown [of Blacksburg, Virginia]. Suddenly, he was the guy …
How we grow up : understanding adolescence / Matt Richtel.
"The transition from childhood to adulthood is a natural, evolution-honed cycle that now faces radical change and challenge. The adolescent brain, sculpted for this transition over eons of evolution, confronts a modern world that creates so much social pr…
The Hiroshima men : the quest to build the atomic bomb, and the fateful decision to use it / Iain MacGregor.
"At 8:15 a.m. on August 6th, 1945, the Japanese port city of Hiroshima was struck by the world's first atomic bomb. Built in the US by the top-secret Manhattan Project and delivered by a B-29 Superfortress, a revolutionary long-range bomber, the weapon de…
The Roma : a traveling history / Madeline Potter.
"The word Roma conjures images of free-spirited nomads, creative and easy-going people who choose to eschew social conformity for personal independence and a life on the road. Few know these people's long, tortuous history of being harassed, expelled, dep…
The brain at rest : how the art and science of doing nothing can improve your life / Joseph Jebelli, PhD.
"We are constantly told to make the most of our time, to work harder, to stop procrastinating. But what if all that advice was wrong, and letting the brain rest, and the mind wander, could improve our lives? In The Brain at Rest, Dr. Joseph Jebelli shows …
Angelica : for love and country in a time of revolution / Molly Beer.
"Few women of the American Revolution have come through 250 years of US history with such clarity and color as Angelica Schuyler Church. She was Alexander Hamilton’s “saucy” sister-in-law, and the heart of Thomas Jefferson’s “charming coterie” of artists …
The mission : the CIA in the 21st century / Tim Weiner.
"... Tells the gripping, high-stakes story of the CIA through the first quarter of the twenty-first century, revealing how the agency fought to rebuild the espionage powers it lost during the war on terror--and finally succeeded in penetrating the Kremlin…
JFK : public, private, secret / J. Randy Taraborrelli.
"In this definitive portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—one of America’s most consequential and enigmatic presidents—J. Randy Taraborrelli delivers a deeply researched and authoritative biography. More than the story of a presidency, this is an intimate s…
The Idaho four : an American tragedy / James Patterson and Vicky Ward.
"The murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho left us all with so many questions. Now, after more than 300 interviews, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have the answers. We know what it wa…
Proof of life : let go, let love, and stop looking for permission to live your life / Jennifer Pastiloff.
"This book is Pastiloff's account of how she radically changed her own life, leaving her marriage, taking risks professionally, and stepping out of her safe bubble when safety was all she'd ever wanted, after losing her beloved father when she was eight, …
The beast in the clouds : the Roosevelt brothers' deadly quest to find the mythical giant panda / Nathalia Holt.
"The Himalayas--a snowcapped mountain range that hides treacherous glacier crossings, raiders poised to attack unsuspecting travelers, and air so thin that even seasoned explorers die of oxygen deprivation. Yet among the dangers lies one of the most beaut…
It's (almost) always sunny in Philadelphia : how three friends spent $200 to create the longest-running live-action sitcom in history and help build a network / Kimberly Potts
"Charlie, Dennis, Mac, Sweet Dee, and Frank are deplorable characters. They will never mature, become more self-aware, or less self-involved. That is what the creators of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are committed to--and that's why the show's millio…
We are eating the Earth : the race to fix our food system and save our climate / Michael Grunwald.
"Humanity has cleared a land mass the size of Asia plus Europe to grow food, and our food system generates a third of our carbon emissions. We are eating the earth, and the greatest challenge facing our species will be to slow our relentless expansion of …
The big year : a tale of man, nature, and fowl obsession / Mark Obmascik.
"Every January 1, a quirky crowd storms out across North America for a spectacularly competitive event called a Big Year—a grand, expensive, and occasionally vicious 365-day marathon of birdwatching. For three men in particular, 1998 would become a grueli…
Making time : a new vision for crafting a life beyond productivity / Maria Bowler.
"There's more to life than being the project manager of your own productivity. This counterintuitive guide will free you from the constant pressure of merely "producing" by helping you identify what really fills you and how to move your energy toward it"-…
I want to burn this place down : essays / Maris Kreizman.
"At the heart of this funny, acerbic, and bravely honest book of essays is Maris Kreizman, a former rule follower and ambition monster who once believed the following truths to be self-evident: that working very hard would lead to admission to a good coll…
Road that made America: a modern pilgrim's journey on the great wagon road / James Dodson.
"Little known today, the Great Wagon Road was the primary road of frontier America: a mass migration route that stretched more than eight hundred miles from Philadelphia to Augusta, Georgia. It opened the Southern frontier and wilderness east of the Appal…
Like : a history of the world's most hated (and misunderstood) word / Megan C. Reynolds.
"Few words in the English language are as misunderstood as "like." Indeed, excessive use of this word is a surefire way to make those who pride themselves on propriety, both grammatical and otherwise, feel compelled to issue correctives. But what the det…
Dinner with King Tut : how rogue archaeologists are re-creating the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of lost civilizations / Sam Kean.
"Whether it's the mighty pyramids of Egypt or the majestic temples of Mexico, we have a good idea of what the past looked like. But what about our other senses: The tang of Roman fish sauce and the springy crust of Egyptian sourdough? The boom of medieval…
Bike life : an illustrated guide to riding, fixing, and loving your bike / Adrien Zammit.
"An illustrated guide to cycling for novices and devotees alike"--Provided by publisher.
Metabolic freedom : a 30-day guide to restore your metabolism, heal hormones & burn fat / Ben Azadi.
"Metabolic Freedom is for those who are fed up with the failed diet dogma of fad diets, calorie counting and excessive exercise, and are looking to finally break free with a new paradigm on how to reset their metabolism to achieve metabolic freedom. With…
New England / Carolyn Heller, Bob Curley, Lisa Halvorsen, Stasha Mills Healy, Peggy Newland, Alexandra Pecci, Mara Vorhees.
"Lonely Planet's Experience New England is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Bike along the Charles River in Boston, ski the New Hampshire slopes, and find jazz and blues in Portsmouth - all guided by local experts with fresh pe…
Unremitting : the marine
"Their nickname was the Magnificent Bastards and they were warriors without a war. Kept stateside after 9/11 and left floating in the Pacific during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the thousand Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment were told t…
The rough guide to Kenya  / written and researched by Richard Trillo ; this twelfth edition updated by Stuart Butler.
"A wildlife wonderland, Kenya is a magical place that captivates the heart and soul of all who go there. Mount Kenya stands proudly looking down on vast savanna plains, speckled with Masai herds and wild animals and the high Kikuyu moorlands are filled wi…
Morgenstern's finest ice cream / Nicholas Morgenstern ; with photography by Lucia Bell-Epstein.
"Filled with more than 100 recipes for unique and classic ice creams—plus sundaes, sauces, and ice cream cakes—this is the essential homemade ice cream cookbook for dessert lovers, home cooks, aspiring scoop artists, and anyone else who wants to learn how…
Down to the bone : a missing family's murder and the elusive quest for justice / Caitlin Rother.
"On February 15, 2010, Joseph McStay, his wife Summer, and their two young sons were reported missing from their new home in San Diego County. They left eggs and fruit rotting on the counter. Their Dodge truck sat in the driveway. Their dogs were abandone…
Understanding mental disorders : your guide to DSM-5-TR / American Psychiatric Association ; with forewords by Abraham Nussbaum, and Patrick J. Kennedy.
"Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5-TR explains mental disorders, their diagnosis, and their treatment in basic terms for those seeking mental health care and for their loved ones. The book is a practical guide to the disorders described …
My Paris kitchen : recipes and stories / David Lebovitz, photography by Ed Anderson.
"A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory French-inspired recipes from Chez Panisse pastry chef turned popular food blogger David Lebovitz, reflecting the way modern Parisians eat today and featuring lush photography taken around Paris and in Davi…
Collisions : a physicist's journey from Hiroshima to the death of the dinosaurs / Alec Nevala-Lee.
"To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the le…
Post-traumatic parenting : break the cycle and become the parent you always wanted to be / Robyn Koslowitz.
""I want to parent differently than the way I was parented; I know what not to do, but I'm not so sure about what I should do." Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachmen…
The golden toad : an ecological mystery and the search for a lost species / Trevor Ritland & Kyle Ritland.
"In The Golden Toad, Trevor and Kyle set off to investigate an environmental mystery with unexpected revelations, a story that speaks to our own collective and uncertain future. Guided by Costa Rican naturalists--including the last person to have seen the…
Creative modern crochet for the home : stunning projects using simple techniques / Lucy Djevdet.
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Jane Austen in 41 objects / Kathryn Sutherland.
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Sand and fire : exploring a rare pine barrens landscape / Dave Peters.
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More myself : a journey / Alicia Keys with Michelle Burford.
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How to save the Amazon : a journalist's fatal quest for answers / Dom Phillips with contributors.
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Top 10 Madrid / this edition updated by Mary-Ann Gallagher.
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Inspired Enterprise : how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped launch Star Trek / Glen E. Swanson ; foreword by Margaret A. Weitekamp, PhD.
"Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever storylines and modern visual effects, but also by presenting the story in a scientific and technological context that felt be…
Nature's genius : evolution's lessons for a changing planet / David Farrier.
"For nearly four billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and thrive, taking on new forms to meet the environment of the moment. Human impact on the planet, and the potentially devastating threat of climate change, have stressed…