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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"For Nicholas Thompson, running has always been about something more than putting one foot in front of another. He ran his first mile at age five, using it as a way to connect with his father as his family fell apart. As a young man, it was a sport that t…
"A major new history from the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Founding Brothers and the National Book Award winner American Sphinx, on how America's founders--Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams--regarded the issue of slavery as they drafted the D…
"In late October 1780, a slave ship set sail from the Netherlands, bound for Africa’s Windward and Gold Coasts, where it would take on its human cargo. The Zorg (a Dutch word meaning “care”) was one of thousands of such ships, but the harrowing events tha…
Splendid liberators : heroism, betrayal, resistance, and the birth of American empire / Joe Jackson.
"In 1898, the United States won an empire, and—many allege—lost its soul. In Splendid Liberators, Joe Jackson offers an epic narrative of the Spanish-American War, the world-spanning conflict during which the United States freed Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the…
"Shocking and bitterly hilarious, the final, brutally-honest memoir from rock'n'roll hellraiser Ozzy Osbourne. "People say to me, if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything? I'm like, f*** no. If I'd been clean and …
"From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life Can money buy happiness? Yes. Can spending it make you happier? Absolutely. Yet, many of us struggle to unlock its fu…
"Gina Homolka, founder of the longstanding go-to healthy eating blog Skinnytaste, is an expert at creating super-simple, weeknight friendly, flavor-packed recipes that meet all your dietary needs, and in Skinnytaste High Protein, she delivers on that prom…
"After the sudden loss of his father, film scholar and father of two boys, Dara Waldron finds unexpected solace in Ireland's East Clare region. There, on an abandoned farm, he encounters a lone, enigmatic border collie--Oscar. What begins as an animal res…
"The rise of China, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the reelection of President Donald Trump have reinforced a gloomy yet growing consensus: the old global order has ended, and a new Cold War has begun. And yet, many of the perils we face today are dist…
"Crochet your own characters, creatures, costumes, and more from George Lucas's epic film saga with Star Wars: Crochet Your Way Across the Galaxy--the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by a galaxy far, far away. . . .Use the Force to c…
"We've packed this book with incredibly useful tools and advice for Dungeon Masters of all levels. Make your game sessions special with over 400 total and 18 new magic items, practical solutions for common Dungeon Master pitfalls, and Greyhawk, a customiz…
"Have you ever wished your cut flowers could last forever? Layla Robinson is a floral artist who uses dried flowers and foliage to create vibrant, long-lasting, sustainable pieces that preserve nature’s fleeting beauty. From dreamy tablescapes and state…
"Though she’s known for “tidying up” and “sparking joy,” there’s more to Marie Kondo than her fervent desire to help you better appreciate your mess. Across book tours and international conferences, it became clear that her audience, while interested in h…
"An illustrated guide to foraging and the bounties to be had, both personal and edible, in exploring the world around us and using the gifts it has to offer in our lives"-- Provided by publisher.
""Oligarchy is a system in which a small number of extremely wealthy individuals control the economic, political, and media life of a nation. It is a system in which ordinary people have very little power to determine the future of their country. If you'r…
"Scotland, 1563: Crops failed. People starved. And the Devil's influence was stronger than ever—at least, that's what everyone believed. If you were a woman living in Scotland during this turbulent time, there was a very good chance that you, or someone y…
"Over the course of his thirty-year career hosting The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson appeared on some 4,500 broadcasts, interviewed over 25,000 guests, and solidified himself as a warm, witty, comforting presence to US audiences during turbulent times. Car…
"There has never been a president like Theodore Roosevelt. An iconoclast shaped by fervent ideals, his early life seems ripped from the pages of an adventure novel: abandoning his place in the New York aristocracy, he was drawn to the thrill of the West, …
"The Land of Sweet Forever combines Lee’s early short fiction and later nonfiction in a volume offering an unprecedented look at the development of her inimitable voice. Covering territory from the Alabama schoolyards of Lee’s youth to the luncheonettes a…
"Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life's awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book. Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as "The Internet's Best Friend," sharing her relatable stories an…
"In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as Independents. Jean-…
"We all notice the flowers of spring, longer days of summer, colors of autumn, and snowfalls of winter. But have you observed the way that water tends to run clearest in June? Did you know that at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, you can find Sir…
"The true story of the deadliest submarine in World War II and the courageous captain who survived torture and imprisonment at the hands of the enemy. There was one submarine that outfought all other boats in the Silent Service in World War II: the USS Ta…
"Now Departing explores the science, craft, and mindfulness behind Victor M. Sweeney's very peculiar skill set. Working in the funeral business since he was eighteen years old, Sweeney astutely shares the powerful and moving lessons of how we can exist an…
"Part life story, part philosophy text, and part spiritual guide, Sister Jean's wit, wisdom, and common sense has broad appeal and application that transcends religious creed, belief, and even feelings on Loyola's basketball team...The driving force insid…
"The traditional Requiem church mass begins with the following words: 'Requiem aeternum dona eis, Domine', meaning, 'Grant them eternal rest, O Lord'. The innovative word for the book title, 'RequiOM', was constructed by modifying the original word, 'Re…
"Cameron Crowe was an unlikely rock and roll insider. Born in 1957 to parents who strictly banned the genre from their house, he dove headfirst into the world of music. By the time he graduated high school at fifteen, Crowe was contributing to Rolling Sto…
"The tuba's sound is mighty, emerging, it seems, from deep in the human body. Very little music has, up until recently, been written to play to its strengths. The best the tuba seems to promise is a seat at the back of the band. No stadium shows, no Inter…
"A provocative firsthand account of how Chief Justice John Roberts posed as a fair-minded jurist in order to impose the reactionary agenda of billionaire elites committed to reversing Americans' freedoms In the last twenty years the US Supreme Court has r…
"In Tom Toro's hilarious world, the Grim Reaper binges television while Superman shops for health insurance. The collection features original chapter art that sets the perfect tone for these brilliant cartoons and what they reveal about the absurdity of m…
Winner, Gold Award, Top Guidebook at the 2020 Wanderlust Magazine Reader Travel Awards. Planning a trip to London? Look no further. Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, catch a show in the vibrant West End thea…
"Organized around six seasonal groupings, this collection of over 125 pasta recipes emphasizes produce-driven dishes made with dried pasta, combining Italian classics with a methodical skillet-based sauce-building approach to help home cooks create well-b…
"The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a series of bands before finding one another—along with the right sound at the right time. T…
"Anubhava Mantapa was the working 'laboratory' of the 12th-century Shiva-Sharana saints of the Veeara-Shaiva progressive movement. It was a 'parliament,' the first of its kind in world history, where dedicated Shiva-Sharanas, from all walks of life, with…
"In early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Fox’s days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the…
“To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than…
"Mayci Neeley and the women of MomTok burst into the center of pop culture when Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took the world by storm. But the show barely scratched the surface of Mayci’s personal story. From becoming a mom at twenty, to losing …
"When Jenny Marrs looks at all the ways God has shown up in her life, she’s left with immense gratitude for a God who is always, ever faithful. Even as she has trusted that God was leading her, the big picture of her journey was often murky and unknown. …
"Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you'll actually want to use. Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes …
"Our modern way of living is incompatible with our survival. Most of us intuitively know this truth, but almost everything in our society encourages us to ignore it. Dr. Wendy Johnson confronts this undeniable fact and breaks down how we think and act eve…
"Artis was five when a plane crash killed her beloved father. For years, it was simply called “the accident.” But many things weren’t getting discussed. Like Lamar himself—a swashbuckling, larger-than-life pilot, a doting father and husband, and the most …
"Are you a parent or an otherwise amply sized Woodchuck interested in making projects with, or for, your kids? Or are you an aspiring small Woodchuck ready to get into some quality mischief that involves a hammer, nails, and your very own pocketknife? Wel…
"In the summer of 1950, when Annie Ernaux is ten, she inadvertently learns she had a sister who died at six, two years before her own birth. Having believed she was an only child, she learns that she has replaced another daughter—“the little saint,” “the …
"In The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist and author of Slow Birding Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together. Some join the foraging groups of other species. Some are only soci…
"Kevin Fredericks (aka KevOnStage) is a viral stand-up star, an NAACP Image Award-winning comedian, the founder of KevOnStage Studios, a New York Times bestselling author, and a superstar on social media. But his path to success wasn't always smooth. As a…
"In a world quick to label, judge, and box in people, one father and son stood firm and refused to be defined by an autism diagnosis....Leland was a socially awkward boy who didn’t speak for years, and when he finally did, teachers and leaders declared hi…
"For twenty-five years, Becky Siegel Spratford has worked as a librarian in Reader Advisory, training library workers all over the world on how to engage their patrons and readers, and to use her place as a horror expert and critic to get the word out to …
"On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Kibbutz Be’eri, shattering the peaceful life Eli Sharabi had built with his British wife, Lianne, and their teenage daughters, Noiya and Yahel. Dragged barefoot out his front door while his family watched in h…
"Words are the currency of culture—and never more than today. From selfie to doomscrolling to rizz, our hyper-connected digital world coins and spreads new words with lightning speed and locks them into mainstream consciousness with unprecedented influenc…
"Anthony Bourdain represented many things to many people--and he had many sides. But no part of his identity was more important to him, and more long-lasting, than that of a writer. The Anthony Bourdain Reader is a collection of his best and most fascinat…
"A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog....[S]cience writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourse…
"In this unflinching and moving memoir, John T. Edge takes us on a quest for home in a South that has both held him close and pushed him away, as he tries and fails and tries again to rewrite the stories he inherited. Born in a house where a Confederate g…
"Packed with essential techniques and more, this compact guide is the ideal introduction to embroidery. Whether readers are just beginning or looking to refine their skills, this book provides everything needed to stitch with confidence. It starts with a…
"The youngest of five children, Gabrielle Hamilton took pride in her unsentimental, idiosyncratic family. She idolized her parents' charisma and non-conformity. She worshipped her siblings' mischievousness and flair. Hers was a family with no fondness for…
"In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama u…
"An inspiring memoir about a writer who flees an abusive marriage and must reclaim the story of her life on Ireland's wild western coast. At twenty-four, Betsy Cornwell runs away to Ireland for a fresh start. ... Five years later, her happy ending has twi…
"This new edition of the trusted National Geographic field guide combines all new text, updated taxonomy, expanded art including 240 new illustrations, and authoritative, data-derived maps, organized in the user-friendly format for which our field guides …
"30 quick and cute art lessons for beginners! If you've collected all the art supplies and want to get creative but feel stumped about what to draw or how to paint, this book is your new best friend! Join international art influencer and author Viddhi Sas…
"A definitive, beautifully illustrated guide to the folklore, history, and everyday utility of nearly 100 plants, trees, and shrubs"--Provided by publisher.
"Where is God when we pray? Artist and priest Ruth Pattison looks to the legacy of Celtic spirituality to say God is in all of creation that surrounds us—earth, fire, water, air—and not up in the clouds. She invites the reader into a grounded spirituality…
"Jane Leavy has always loved baseball. Her grandmother lived one long, loud foul ball away from Yankee Stadium—the same grandmother who took young Jane to Saks Fifth Avenue and bought her her first baseball glove. It’s no coincidence that Leavy was coveri…
"For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship re…
"Urbana, Ohio, was not a utopia when Beth Macy grew up there in the ’70s and ’80s—certainly not for her family. Her dad was known as the town drunk, which hurt, as did their poverty. But Urbana had a healthy economy and thriving schools, and Macy had midd…
"Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World, prize-winning biographer and journalist Laurence Bergreen ent…
"When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine—an evaluation prompted by the demands of early motherhood—it flips the script on her life. After years of self-blame and self-sabotage, she discovers that her most reviled traits aren’t deep person…
"In The Origin Of Politics, Nicholas Wade explains how our political systems compete with a more ancient set of rules for organizing society—those developed by evolution. Modern ideologies are in constant tension with structures inherent in human social b…
"'Careful—don’t think prostitution is just about money. It’s never just the money. It’s about slipping in at all the wrong places. Getting into dangerous situations and getting out of them. That’s exciting. That’s what you want. But you want something els…
"When Ed Goodwin moved with his parents to the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his family joined a community soon to become the center of black life in the West. But just a few years later, on May 31, 1921, the teenaged Ed hid in a bathtub as a…
"Stella Drivas created her blog Hungry Happens to share her easy, healthy meals that use wholesome ingredients. She was raised in a Greek household where meals were made from scratch and featured extra virgin olive oil, citrus, fresh greens, beans, lean m…
"In For the Love of Chocolate, Phillip Ashley Rix, whose skill and innovation have made him a renowned name in the world of chocolatiers, guides you through an inspiring collection of desserts, confections, and drinks that promise to transform your chocol…
In 1641, England exits a plague-ridden and politically unstable summer having reached a semblance of peace: the English and Scottish armies have disbanded, legislation has passed to ensure Parliament will continue to sit and the people are tentatively opt…
"Santa Fe local Steven Horak reveals the very best of his home state, from hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on Southwestern cuisine. Fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico. Inside you’ll find: Strategic, flexible itin…
"Whether you want to hike through the jaw-dropping scenery of Acadia, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor’s travel experts in all the National Parks are here to help! Fodor’s Compl…
"In September 2022, a young Kurdish woman, Mahsa Jîna Amini, died after being beaten by police officers who arrested her for not adhering to the Islamic Republic’s dress code. Her death galvanized thousands of Iranians—mostly women—who took to the streets…
"Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders! Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb op…
"Drawing on decades of educational experience and a wealth of research. "Yardsticks" invites every adult who teaches or cares for children to celebrate the incredible developmental journey that occurs from ages four through fourteen. Combining easy-to-acc…
"According the author: 'This is my seventh book on container gardening, and, without question, the most amazing. My deck was a butterfly desert and it was transformed to a butterfly sanctuary simply by planting the right plants in my containers.' The book…
"Allen Iverson shares in searing clarity and touching candor his meteoric rise from impoverished child in the Virginia projects to high school champion to Georgetown University protégé of legendary coach John Thompson, and finally to NBA All-Star and Reeb…
"Grab the wheel and hold on- as you experience four shipwrecks through the eyes of the men who were at the helm. Ed Kanaby sailed through the 'King' of storms in November, 1913. He survived by beaching his freighter in lower Lake Huron. Nine other ships …
"There's a connection between the Gale of 1913, Black Friday 1916, and the Edmund Fitzgerald that only Ric Mixter could dig up. A ship in each of these storms had a dog aboard. From the sole survivor of the Chicora, to treasure ships and amazing rescues, …
"Thought you knew everything about the Edmund Fitzgerald? Go behind the scenes to learn more about the most famous shipwreck investigation in Great Lakes history. Ric Mixter opens his archive of conversations with the men who built, sailed and dove the Fi…
"Jeannie Vanasco’s mother starts using the silent treatment not long after moving into the renovated apartment within Jeannie’s home. The silences begin at any perceived slight. Her shortest period of silence lasts two weeks. Her longest, six months. As V…
"Humanity’s relationship with black holes began in 1783 in a small English village, when clergyman John Michell posed a startling question: What if there are objects in space that are so large and heavy that not even light can escape them? Almost 250 year…
"Muriel Spark was a puzzle, and so too are her books. She dealt in word games, tricks, and ciphers; her life was composed of weird accidents, strange coincidences, and spooky events. Evelyn Waugh thought she was a saint, Bernard Levin said she was a witch…
"This beautifully illustrated memoir tells artist Michelle Ott's true story of falling in love and discovering her place in the universe on a remote research station in Antarctica"-- Provided by publisher.
"New and selected poems by Ada Limón, 24th Poet Laureate of the United States"--Provided by publisher.
From acclaimed author, actor, and singer-songwriter David Duchovny, a deeply personal, existential, and insightful debut poetry collection.
"ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or entirely overlooked, leaving millions silently fighting an internal, invisible battle. Outwardly, they can be labeled flaky, intense, dramatic, or unreliable, while inwardly they’re juggling severe o…
"Higher education is under assault from all sides. Scandals, protests, and dramatic resignations dominate the news cycle, and the pressure has grown so severe that the average tenure of university presidents has fallen to less than six years. Even so, Per…
"In the spring of 2018, Tom Piazza climbed into a 1977 Coupe de Ville with the great singer-songwriter John Prine to write an article for the Oxford American. Their Florida road trip ignited a deep friendship, full of tall tales over epic meals, long nigh…
"Never scramble for a crowd-pleasing dessert again with this book of 101 standout treats from the bestselling author of 101 Greatest Cookies on the Planet! With options for every birthday, holiday cookie swap, special occasion, or weekday, this foolproof …
"The all-in-one, go-to source for classroom, clinical, and beyond. Put the language of nursing, medicine, and the healthcare professions at your fingertips—anywhere and everywhere, Taber’s 25 is the all-in-one, go-to source in the classroom, clinical, and…
"Open your eyes to a world beyond the ordinary with "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange." With mind-boggling facts, inspiring stories, and captivating photos, "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange" thrills readers of all ages with a funa…
"A hardcover omnibus edition of Joan Didion's collected nonfiction that contains her final four books: Blue Nights, South and West, Let Me Tell You What I Mean, and her bestselling and most famous work, The Year of Magical Thinking. With a new introductio…
"Are you stuck in an exhausting struggle for balance between work, family life, fitness, friendships, and mental health? It's time to live life smarter, not harder. In Smarter, entrepreneur and recovering productivity addict Emily Austen releases you from…
"Garner and her grandson Amby are deep in the throes of a shared obsession with Australian football—or “footy”—as Amby advances into his local club’s Under-16s. From her trademark remove, Garner documents the camaraderie and the competition on the field: …
"With the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence, both existential fears and uncritical enthusiasm for AI systems have surged. In this era of unprecedented technological growth, understanding the profound impacts of AI - both positive and negati…
"This collection of Foner’s recent reviews and commentaries demonstrates the range of his interests and expertise, running from slavery and antislavery, through the disunion and remaking of the United States in the nineteenth century, Jim Crow and the civ…
"In Tracker, Alexis Wright tells the story of charismatic Aboriginal Australian leader Tracker Tilmouth, who died in Darwin in 2015 at the age of 62. Taken from his family as a child and brought up in a mission on Croker Island, Tracker worked tirelessly …
"For thirty-eight years, The Best American Poetry series has won widespread acclaim as the nation's most influential and vital poetryanthology pickhich has inspired similar ventures abroad, has garnered plaudits for its ability to capture the zeitgeist of…
"This book explores the histories and functions of museums while also looking at the current standing of museums and their ongoing efforts toward relevance, resiliency, and future-proofing. Section I examines the beginnings of museums with chapters dedica…
"From a serendipitous meeting on a street corner in a tiny town in the Italian Alps to their food studio at the heart of the East Village in New York City, Ben and Zikki have been on a culinary adventure since the very moment they met. Ben’s first gift to…
"t’s time to set sail with the worlds mildest marauding Viking, Hägar the Horrible and his hapless (and helpless) sidekick, Lucky Eddie and his long suffering family, his wife Helga and his duck Kveck. This collection is a celebration of the first 50 year…
"Since his highly-praised first appearance on TV at the age of twelve as a young David Copperfield in the BBC's 1966 serialisation of the Dickens novel, Christopher Guard has been an ever-present fixture on our screens. Highlights from his illustrious car…
"As an interior designer, Dana Wolter’s goal has always been to create spaces that are not just visually beautiful, but more importantly, functional and livable for the entire family. She believes that the places in which we live should reflect who we are…