Adult Non-fiction
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This all-new cookbook features 140 low-carb, high-fat recipes designed to help make the ketogenic diet work for each individual's unique needs. Leanne Vogel (HealthfulPursuit.com) is well aware that keto is not a one-size-fits-all way of eating; she offer…
"Ranging widely from the idyllic confines of her North Wales home, Morris offers diverse sallies on her preffered form of exercises (walking briskly), her frustration at not recognizing a certain melody humming in her head (Beethoven's Pathétique, inciden…
Right now, 70% of Americans aren't passionate about their work and are desperately longing for meaning and purpose. They're sick of "average" and know there's something better out there, but they just don't know how to reach it. One basic principle--The …
"Perfect portions of your favorite comfort foods for breakfast on the go? Perfectly sized portions without cutting or scooping? Quick, handheld meals that everyone in the family will love? It's a snap with [this book]. With 70 yummy recipes, these easy-t…
"Just one year into Donald Trump's term as president, Michael Wolff told the electrifying story of a White House consumed by controversy, chaos, and intense rivalries. Fire and fury ... defined the first phase of the Trump administration : now, in Siege, …
"Linda Hirshman, acclaimed historian of social movements, delivers the sweeping story of the struggle leading up to #MeToo and beyond: from the first tales of workplace harassment percolating to the surface in the 1970's, to the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal--…
"Cats, dogs, people - funny and heartbreaking stories from a pet veterinarian With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clini…
Drawing on classic sources such as the Bible and Shakespeare; the pronouncements of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln; inspiration from Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison and smart remarks from Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker, in these pages you will find …
There is something terribly wrong with the state of exercise as we know it currently. Sales of treadmills, running shoes, gym memberships, and yoga classes are at an all-time high, but so too are our national levels of obesity and type II diabetes. Ever s…
This practical guide teaches you how to take the best possible photo in any situation imaginable with clear, step-by-step guidance from expert photographer Tom Ang. Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, this guide gives you straightforward instructio…
You can't help but be changed when you have a dog. They teach us about devotion, loyalty, and the value of living in the moment. They show us how to appreciate every day, and somehow, in those deep eyes, we learn about ourselves as well, becoming better h…
When House Speaker Paul Ryan urged U.S. women to have more children, and Ross Douthat requested "More babies, please," they openly expressed what U.S. policymakers have been discussing for decades with greater discretion. Using technical language like "ag…
Reproduces historical photographs of Lansing, Michigan and surrounding communities.
"Words That Kill is a collection of poetry about one's breaking point. Vega's poetry centers on rhyme scheme. Themes included are depression, anxiety, abuse, body dysmorphic disorder, hope, and love. The collection is split into three chapters, Sticks and…
"And God saw that it was good..." Today, pain, conflict, and uncertainty dominate the headlines and our daily lives are noisy and chaotic--filled with too much information and too little wisdom. No wonder we often find it easier to retreat into safe space…
One of the U.S. Senate's most candid--and funniest--women chronicles her middle class, Midwestern upbringing and her rise in politics, and discusses her unshakeable faith in American democracy.
Pema Chödrön presents the Buddhist concept of shenpa, which can be translated as 'getting stuck' or "getting hooked." Shenpa arises in that moment when life suddenly becomes disappointing, difficult, or painful. Perhaps someone criticizes your work, your …
"Excel 2019 in easy steps will help you get to grips with the latest version of this popular spreadsheet application. Areas covered include: Creating, editing and manipulating worksheets Formulas, Functions and Pivot Tables Handy templates to give you a h…
"The astonishing untold story of the author's father, the lone American on a 4-person SOE commando team dropped behind German lines in France, whose epic feats of irregular warfare proved vital in keeping Nazi tanks away from Normandy after D-Day"--Provid…
"An eye-opening exploration of race in America In this deeply inspiring book, Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi recount their experiences talking to people from all walks of life about race and identity on a cross-country tour of America. Spurred by the realiz…
"Talented artist and teacher Laura Lavender introduces you to a wide range of traditional, historic flourished hands and lettering styles, including Copperplate, Spencerian, Italian hand, Bickham script, Victorian embellished capitals, Art Nouveau capital…
"Dogs on Sweaters pairs simplicity and flexibility with a variety of knitwear patterns and styles for men, women, children, babies— and even dogs! Choose between basic designs for raglan, long-and-loose, relaxed-fit, and more; and then pick your favorite …
Over 80 modern recipes inspired by the traditional cooking of Greece and Cyprus from MasterChef UK's Theo Michaels. Celebrate fresh vibrant ingedients and the joys of breaking bread in the sunshine.
A high-profile journalist brings the women's suffrage movement to life in this latest addition to the Turning Points series
Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives o…
The history of coffee is much more than the tale of one luxury good—it is a lens through which to consider various strands of world history, from food and foodways to religion and economics and sociocultural dynamics. A Rich and Tantalizing Brew traces t…
"Do you feel as though you're living in an expensive and ill-fitting home filled with too much stuff? A Tiny Home to Call Your Own examines the hows and whys of tiny-home living, and will help you assess whether it's the right for you by examining all asp…
"Barron's French Grammar provides a concise summary of French grammar and is a handy textbook supplement for language students. This guide is helpful for classroom use, and is also valuable for translators whose first language is English. Topics covered i…
Get ready to stylishly bust your stash and scraps with a fresh take on a time-honored quilt-making technique: String quilts! 16 stash-busting projects include table toppers, wall hangings, and full-size bed quilts. Over 300 photos and illustrations walk …
Discover the hundreds of practical Do-It-Yourself home improvement and household hacks to simplify everyday life. --Publisher
The originator of the global celery juice movement discusses its wellness potential, outlining strategic guidelines for safe celery juice therapy for a variety of health needs.
An English-Arabic pictorial dictionary for everyday words.
"Best-selling author Chris Guillebeau presents a full-color ideabook featuring 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses that almost anyone can do. This unique guide features the startup stories of regular people launching side bu…
"Anthony Bourdain Remembered brings together memories and anecdotes from fans reminiscing about Tony's unique achievements and his enduring effect on their lives, and comments from chefs, journalists, filmmakers, musicians, and writers inspired by Tony, i…
In August 1908, three riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, after travelling nearly four thousand miles from Hawaii, to compete in the world's greatest rodeo. Dismissed by whites, who considered themselves the only true cowboys, the native Hawaiians would…
"John Waters serves it up raw: how to fail upward in Hollywood; how to develop musical tasted, from Nervous Norvus to Maria Callas; how to build a home so ugly and trendy that no one but you would dare live in it; more important, how to tell someone you l…
In this heartfelt, funny, touching memoir, Tan France tells his origin story for the first time. With his trademark wit, humor, and radical compassion, Tan reveals what it was like to grow up gay in a traditional South Asian family, as one of the few peop…
"For half a century Madeleine L'Engle has crafted an uplifting dance in words, touching lives and earning a devoted readership with her award-winning fiction, her candid reflections on her personal and family life in rural Connecticut and New York City, a…
In the '50s and '60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish wom…
"With a swirl of frosting, a drizzle of chocolate glaze, and a handful of sprinkles, Tessa Huff serves up more than 100 spectacular recipes for cakes, pies, macarons, and more. Each dessert showcases a different decorative element, artistic pastry techniq…
"Through the voices of twelve diverse writers, Whatever Gets You Through offers a powerful look at the narrative of sexual assault not covered by the headlines— the weeks, months, and years of survival and adaptation that people live through in its afterm…
Maida Heatter is one of the most iconic and fondly-remembered cookbook authors of all time. Her recipes, each a modern classic, are must-haves in every home baker's bag of tricks: her cookies, cakes, muffins, tarts, pies, and sweets of all kinds range fro…
Drawing from the collective wisdom of pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child addresses key questions and concerns many parents have about the preschool and school-age years. In this book, parents learn what to expec…
Artist and dog enthusiast Sally Muir shares 365 dogs of all shapes and sizes. From loosely worked sketches, prints and charcoal drawings to oil paintings and lithographs, A dog a day is a truly loving celebration of man's best friend.
Being a new parent usually means an overload of information on how to keep your baby healthy and happy. But what information should we trust as parents? America's Test Kitchen, with their years of expertise and their tried-and-true testing methods, has op…
"Are you readé to parté? Step into a world seen through rosé-colored glasses with [this book]! From wine production and geopraphé to recipes and cocktails for the perfect soirée, this tylish tribute to the blush beverage is equal parts informatiove and c…
"These perfectly imperfect dogs have gentle lessons for us all ... Meet special little Vegemite with the permanent wink; Bali Pip, the playful pup who lost her fur; Raul, who takes partial paralysis in his stride; and many more, all seen through the lens …
"W.G Sebald's Emigrants was the first novel to show Alison how forward momentum can be created by way of pattern, rather than the traditional arc--or, in nature, wave. Other writers of nonlinear prose considered in her 'museum of specimens' include Nicho…
"Jesus: His Life tells the fascinating story of Jesus through the unique perspective of biblical characters who were closest to Him and impacted His life. Each hour-long episode is told from a single character's point of view, sharing eight distinct exper…
"What drove American Catholics in their long and arduous quest, full of twists and turns across more than a century, to win an American-born saint? The absence of American names in the canon of the saints left many feeling spiritually unmoored and disresp…
"An in-depth biography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page by the acclaimed biographer of Bob Marley and Joe Strummer, based upon the author's extensive research and interviews."-- Provided by publisher.
Phantom in the Sky is the story of a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) in the back seat of the supersonic Phantom jet during the Vietnam Wara unique, tactical perspective of the {28}guy in back,
With contributions from Ruth Reichl, Éric Ripert, Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov, Dan Barber, Yotam Ottolenghi, Tom Colicchio, Maira Kalman, Melissa Clark, and many more! Tablet’s list of the 100 most Jewish foods is not about the most popular Jewish foo…
"Explore ecology in this accessible introduction to how the natural world works and how we have started to understand the environment, ecosystems, and climate change. Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains over 85 of t…
"Meet the extraordinary cat who's melting hearts around the world. What is it about Bailey that has cat lovers and non-cat lovers alike clamoring for more? Perhaps it's his monk-like patience, his incredible bond with his human family, or his penchant for…
How well do you know our closest neighbor? The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with it's ability to create great waves, dictate …
Interviews with bestselling authors and conspiracy experts Jim Marrs, Noam Chomsky, G. Edward Griffin, and Others “Those intrepid souls seeking to peer deeper into America’s greatest conspiracies should start with Douglas Cirignano’s voluminous book. Pic…
A celebration of the most groundbreaking women in comedy who used humor to shake up the status quo and change perceptions of gender and comedy forever. Step aside, Seinfeld. It's time for the brave, hilarious women of comedy to finally get the recognitio…
A resonant true story of small-town politics and community perseverance and of decent people and questionable choices, Zoo Nebraska is a timely requiem for a rural America in the throes of extinction. Royal, Nebraska, population eighty-one—where the churc…
"The first collection of poetry from Bunmi Laditan, bestselling author of Confessions of a Domestic Failure and creator of The Honest Toddler, capturing the honesty, rawness, sheer joy and total madness of motherhood. With the compassion and wit that have…
The modern world is full of change and upheaval. However, in this inspirational book, Louise Hay reveals that true changes come from within. She points out that when we, as women, are willing to shift our internal ground, we operate on a much more expande…
The religious impulse is easier to rebrand than to extinguish. Declining levels of church attendance causes us to believe more and more people are abandoning faith. What these polls fail to report is that the marketplace in replacement religion is booming…
Clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Cantonese Chinese phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts is all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're o…
"The Essential Poems of Jim Harrison is distilled from nearly 1,000 poems that appeared in fourteen volumes--from visionary lyrics and meditative suites to shape-shifting ghazals and prose-poem letters. Teeming throughout these pages are Harrison's legend…
"This fun and engaging visual guide to the most common and useful English idioms and phrases will help you understand and remember English idiomatic expressions and their meanings, making your English more fluent and natural. English for Everyone: English…
"In Aging Backwards: The Fast Track, Miranda offers readers systematic workouts to supplement and accelerate the original program, along with new information on the latest anti-aging science to help keep us strong, fully mobile, and looking and feeling yo…
A rising tide of extremist movements threaten to destabilize civil societies around the globe. It has never been more important to understand extremism, yet the dictionary definition-a logical starting point in a search for understanding-tells us only tha…
It’s the ACT’s turn. No longer considered a "regional" test and accepted at all four-year colleges throughout the United States, it’s the most popular college admissions test in the country. More than 1.8 million students from the class of 2013 took it. …
"From the best-selling author of These Truths, a work that examines the dilemma of nationalism and the erosion of liberalism in the twenty-first century. At a time of much despair over the future of liberal democracy, Harvard historian Jill Lepore makes a…
"For he whole life Alice johnson had been an upstanding citizen, but in 1992, after an emotionally and financially tumultuious period left her with few options, she turned to creime as a way to pay off her mounting debts. Convicted in 1996 for her nonvio…
"The author retraces Frederick Law Olmsted's journey across the American South in the 1850s, on the eve of the Civil War. Olmsted roamed eleven states and six thousand miles, and the New York Times published his dispatches about slavery and its defenders.…
Part autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, and part spiritual quest, Comedy Sex God is a hilarious, profound, and enlightening romp around the fertile mind of stand-up stand-out, podcast king, and HBO superstar Pete Holmes.
"Guide to planning, planting and maintaining home flower gardens. Provides instructions for styling displays for the home and for gifts"--Provided by publisher.
"In an era of seemingly unprecedented feminist activism, enlightenment, and change, data shows that one area of gender inequality stubbornly persists: the disproportionate amount of parental work that falls to women, no matter their background, class, or …
"A groundbreaking, breathtaking history of the Chinese workers who built the Transcontinental Railroad, helping to forge modern America only to disappear into the shadows of history until now"--Provided by publisher.
"Rick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning An Army at Dawn and two other masterly books about World War II, has long been admired for his unparalleled ability to write deeply researched, stunningly vivid narrative history. Now he turns his atten…
"For generations, Rand McNally has been compiling accurate, detailed maps and travel information into the ultimate road trip accessory. The 2020 editions feature fully updated maps, mileage charts, road construction and tourism information, city detail m…
"An exploration of the self-fulfilling lives of people who, by chance or choice, have no children of their own Investigates the life choices people make around having children and alternate ways of finding purpose in life Based on a global survey …
"The Bible talks about trees more than any living creation other than people. Perhaps you've missed the forest...and the trees. In this groundbreaking walk through Scripture, former physician and carpenter Dr. Matthew Sleeth makes the convincing case why …
"Kevan is just one of the guys. It's impossible to know him and not become a little more excited about life. He is an inspiring man permeated by joy, unafraid of sorrow, full of vitality and life! His sense of humor is infectious and so is his story. He g…
"Crafted from slivers of reminiscence and reflection, Joan Wheelis's beautifully written memoir explores the intricacies of attachment and the perils of love and inevitable loss. We glimpse the author's childhood in San Francisco and her relationship with…
"Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from two of America's top reproductive psychiatrists. With a combined thirty years of counseling new and expectant mothers, Dr. Sacks and Dr. Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to b…
"Bestselling author and respected conservative Senator Mike Lee sheds new light on America's Declaration of Independence--and explains its relevance in the fight against big government today. Most Americans are familiar with the Constitution as an outlin…
"A heart-pounding military memoir from a former Army Ranger sniper and Special Operations weapon sergeant-turned-journalist about the incredible highs and devastating lows of his career."--Provided by publisher.
"Howard Beck. Marc Stein. Jonathan Abrams. Chris Broussard. Ira Berkow. George Vecsey. Mike Wise. Selena Roberts. Lee Jenkins. All have graced the pages of The New York Times, entertaining readers with their probing coverage of the N.B.A.: a stage on whic…
"A sociologist explores the many ways that digital natives' interaction with technology has changed their relationship with people, places, jobs, and other stabilizing structures and created a new way of life that is at odds with the American Dream of pas…
"Internationally beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye places her Palestinian American identity center stage in her latest full-length poetry collection for adults. The collection is inspired by the story of Janna Jihad Ayyad, the 'Youngest Journalist in Palestin…
"Discover the forty-four laws of life that are the missing link between the desire to meditate and the motivation needed to maintain a regular meditation practice, process the emotional fallout of meditative experiences, and find spiritual fulfillment. M…
"Let Walt Disney World Hacks show you how to meet your favorite characters, eat the best and most iconic food the park has to offer, and enjoy your favorite rides. With helpful and practical tips such as starting at the back of the park to avoid crowds, p…
"Fanny Bullock Workman was a complicated and restless woman who defied the rigid Victorian morals she found as restrictive as a corset. With her frizzy brown hair tucked under a topee, Workman was a force on the mountain and off. Instrumental in breaking …
"An expert on US election law presents an encouraging assessment of current efforts to make our voting system more accessible, reliable, and effective"-- Provided by publisher.
"There are things the enemy has snatched from your life, but God desires to give it back to you in double-double capacity. He desires to bless you so hugely that there is massive overflow in your life. Believe God not just for restoration but for a double…
"'The new guide to North Carolina beaches' is an invaluable resource for every coastal traveler in the Tar Heel State. This descriptive guide to North Carolina's coastal counties goes far beyond the basics to showcase all that the seaside has to offer, fr…
"A multi-media artist and noted musician explores the value of improvisation in art, work, and relationships, illustrating his insights with personal experiences and quotes from great thinkers, past and present"--Provided by publisher.
"A sequel to the author's The road to Guilford Courthouse, The road to Charleston is a narrative history of the second half of the critical Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War, which begins shortly after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, March 178…
"The true story of the fierce band of women who battled Washington--and Hanoi--to bring their husbands home from the jungles of Vietnam. On February 12, 1973, one hundred and fifteen men who, just six years earlier, had been high flying Navy and Air Force…
"In March 1942, Mieke Eerken's father was a ten-year-old boy living in the Dutch East Indies. When the Japanese invade the island he was interned in a concentration camp, where he is forced to do hard labor for three years. Meanwhile, across the globe, po…
"The powerfully told story of a group of German Jews desperately seeking American visas to escape the Nazis, and an illuminating account of America's struggle with the refugee crisis caused by the rise of Hitler. Official tie-in to the U.S. Holocaust Muse…
"Whether it be Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods or Pat Riley or Urban Meyer, Wright Thompson strips the away the self-serving myths and fantasies to reveal his characters in full. There are fascinating common denominators: it may not be the case that every s…
"The cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care. Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, Tia Powell wasn't prepared to address the chall…
"A supportive guide that gives busy moms permission to care for themselves, from a popular parenting blogger with one million Facebook followers "Would you rather have a perfect mom, or a happy one?" This is the question that popular parenting blogger Re…
"A noted scholar looks at how the biblical concept of a chosen people developed and has been exploited by groups throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
"In "Saga of Chief Joseph," Helen Addison Howard has written the definitive biography of the great Nez Perce chief, a diplomat among warriors. In times of war and peace, Chief Joseph exhibited gifts of the first rank as a leader for peace and tribal liber…
"A deeply personal examination of violent masculinity, driven by a yearning for more compassionate ways of being. "--Amazon.com
Don't just live longer--live better! The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer provides a road map to a longer, healthier life, advocating key strategies for the food, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments that will keep us going stronger, longer. With thes…
"Is my child too young for a phone? How do I keep cyber bullies away from my family? What's a tapback and am I doing it right? With the onset of the digital era, the rules and language of parenting have changed dramatically. Gone are the days of one p…
"What does it mean to be strong? Pop culture heroines are strong not just because they fight villains, but because they deal with the same issues we face in real life--addictions, fears, traumas, and other struggles. And with the help of these character…
You crave feedback. Your organization's culture is the key to its success. Strategic planning is essential. Your competencies should be measured and your weaknesses shored up. Leadership is a thing. These may sound like basic truths of our work lives…
"The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly inimical to human life. He describes navigating the extreme c…
"Over 125 poetic companions for all life's ups and downs. The Buddha once told a disciple that good spiritual friends are the whole of holy life. The poems expertly gathered here offer all that one might hope for in such spiritual friendship: wisdom, comp…
"Ron Chernow vividly re-creates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton's turbulent life--his exotic, brutal upbringing; his titanic feuds with celebrated rivals; his pivotal role in defining the shape of the federal government; his schocking illicit romanc…