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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Good things : recipes and rituals to share with the people you love / Samin Nosrat ; with photographs by Aya Brackett.
"With all the generosity of spirit that has endeared her to millions of fans, Samin Nosrat offers more than 125 of her favorite recipes—simply put, the things she most loves to cook for herself and for friends....Good Things is an essential, joyful guide …
The art of punch needle embroidery / Marie Suarez.
"Create stunning embroidered designs with yarns, threads, fabric and more without needing to learn dozens of stitches! Punch needle embroidery is similar to rug hooking, and involves punching threads into fabric using a tool to form raised, decorative loo…
The big one : how we must prepare for future deadly pandemics / Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH and Mark Olshaker.
"The Covid-19 pandemic was the most devastating natural event of the last century, killing more than 7 million people around the globe, straining the fabric of societies internationally, and shaking the foundations of the global economy. And yet, as horri…
In defense of dabbling : the brilliance of being a total amateur / Karen Walrond.
"In today's grind culture, hobbies become side hustles. Work creeps into leisure time. Perfectionism reigns. We look up to experts, and we look down on amateurs. And when someone asks us what we like to do, we realize we have absolutely no idea. But amate…
All the way to the river : love, loss, and liberation / Elizabeth Gilbert.
"In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catast…
Turn to stone : a memoir / Emily Meg Weinstein.
"Down on the ground, it was hard to connect, hard to attach, hard to untangle, hard to let go. But up here, I understood. Up here, I could make it good. Broken by an abusive relationship, Emily Meg Weinstein impulsively tries rock climbing on a Californi…
Reversible amigurumi : crochet magical fairies and tales / Febby Pranajaya, Chibiscraft.
"Discover the magical world of reversible amigurumi! Crochet amazing designs and transform them from one character into another by simply flipping them inside out....Challenge yourself with exciting dual designs that are fun to make. Every amigurumi in th…
A thousand ways to die : the true cost of violence on Black life in America / Trymaine Lee.
"A deeply personal exploration of the generational impact of guns on the Black experience in America A few years ago, Trymaine Lee, though fit and only 38, nearly died of a heart attack. When his then five-year-old daughter, Nola, asked her daddy why, he …
Why fascists fear teachers : public education and the future of democracy / Randi Weingarten.
"Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowere…
History matters / David McCullough ; edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill ; foreword by Jon Meacham.
"History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his long career but all focused on the subject of his lifelong passion: the impo…
Here we go : lessons for living fearlessly from two traveling nanas / Eleanor Hamby & Sandra Hazelip ; with Elisa Petrini.
"When Ellie and Sandy met after becoming empty-nesters and then widows, their late-in-life friendship blew open a new, exciting chapter of life: living fearlessly and adventurously. But they never could’ve imagined it would also propel them—in their 80s—t…
The unexpected journey : finding strength, hope, and yourself on the caregiving path / Emma Heming Willis.
"The day Emma Heming Willis' husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor's appointment frozen…
This is for everyone : the unfinished story of the World Wide Web / Tim Berners-Lee with Stephen Witt.
"Perhaps the most influential inventor of the modern world, Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a different kind of technologist. Born in the same year as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, he famously distributed his invention, the World Wide Web, for no commercial reward. I…
Listening to the law : reflections on the court and constitution / Amy Coney Barrett.
"Since her confirmation hearing, Americans have peppered Justice Amy Coney Barrett with questions. How has she adjusted to the Court? What is it like to be a Supreme Court justice with school-age children? Do the justices get along? What does her normal d…
Scandinavian Christmas crafts : over 45 projects and quick ideas for beautiful decorations & gifts / Christiane Bellstedt Myers ; photography by Caroline Arber.
"Crafters are sure to love this stunning collection of Christmas essentials. The four chapters offer a diverse range of crafts inspired by Scandinavian traditions—including collage, embroidery, sewing, and baking—to infuse your holiday celebrations with t…
Insect anatomy : the curious world of bees, beetles, butterflies, and bugs / Julia Rothman & Michael Hearst.
"Millions of species of insects fly, crawl, dig, swarm, and eat on every continent. Our very existence depends on them; without pollinators, we would have no food, and without decomposers, the world would be covered in decaying plant and animal material.W…
The little gothic bakeshop : over 50 recipes with sweetness and shadows in every bite / Helena Garcia.
"Give your baking a wicked, whimsigoth twist with The Little Gothic Bakeshop, featuring sweet and savory treats with a gothic flair. The Little Gothic Bakeshop showcases over 50 spooky and inventive recipes from The Great British Baking Show star, Helena…
Christmas with Southern Living 2025 : inspired ideas for holiday cooking & decorating / Katherine Cobbs, producer/editor.
"Southern Living helps you celebrate the holidays in style with a new cookbook and guide that gives you everything you need, from recipes and menus for entertaining family and friends to decorating tips for making everything in your home merry and bright.…
Don't call it a comeback : what happened when I stopped chasing PRs, and started chasing happiness / Keira D'Amato with Evelyn Spence.
"Keira D’Amato was an all-American runner who used to chase success. But after being injured in her early twenties, she assumed her running career was over, and settled into life as a military spouse and mother of two young children. In her early thirties…
Chasing evil : shocking crimes, supernatural forces, and an FBI agent's search for hope and justice / John Edward and Robert Hilland ; with Natasha Stoynoff.
"How a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case - and the twenty-five-year crime-solving journey that followed In the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychic J…
The American accent guide : a comprehensive course on the sound system of American English / by Beverly A. Lujan.
This "accent reduction program...addresses the entire sound system of English speech, giving focus to all the elements: intonation, stress, rhythm and each of the individual speech sounds. Lessons build upon previous lessons, resulting in new skills build…
10 rules for raising kids in a high-tech world : how parents can stop smartphones, social media, and gaming from taking over their children's lives / Jean M. Twenge.
"Parenting today often feels like an uphill battle, with technology invading every corner of our kids’ lives. From the rise of social media addiction to the growing mental health crisis among children and teens, parents are grappling with how they can cre…
Reacher : the stories behind the stories / Lee Child.
"These are the origin tales of all of the Reacher novels written solely by Lee Child, chock full of colorful anecdotes and intriguing inspirations. One by one, they expand upon each novel and place it in the context not only of the author’s life, but of t…
A truce that is not peace / Miriam Toews.
"'Why do you write?' the organizer of a literary event in Mexico City asks Miriam Toews. Each attempted answer from Toews--all of them unsatisfactory to the organizer--surfaces new layers of grief, guilt, and futility connected to her sister's suicide. Sh…
The book of Sheen : a memoir / Charlie Sheen.
"Charlie Sheen shouldn't be alive to write this book. But in 'The Book of Sheen', the movie and TV star, who has defied the odds, finally presents his story in his own words. Charlie Sheen was born the third of four children to actor Martin Sheen and his …
The Gilded Age Christmas cookbook : cookies and treats from America's golden era, 1868-1900 / Becky Libourel Diamond ; photography by Heather Raub of FrontRoom Images ; foreword by chef Walter Staib.
"Although most Americans have heard of sugar plums thanks to the famous holiday poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, many have likely never have had the pleasure of tasting one of these luxuries, or even know what they really are (hint:…
Confronting evil : assessing the worst of the worst / Bill O'Reilly and Josh Hammer.
"The concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present today. The biblical book of Genesis clearly defines it when Cain kills his brother Abel out of jealousy. Evil is a choice to make another suffer. As long as human beings have walked, evil has be…
The vintage farmhouse garden : your guide to creating a vintage-inspired outdoor space / Rhonda Kaiser.
"Garden and design influencer Rhonda Kaiser (@southernhomeandfarm) partners vintage-inspired design with the farmhouse aesthetic to make your outdoor space as beautiful and welcoming as possible. Whether it’s by creating a stunning tablescape, arranging a…
Dark renaissance : the dangerous times and fatal genius of Shakespeare's greatest rival / Stephen Greenblatt.
"In repressive Elizabethan England, artists are frightened into dull conventionality; foreigners are suspect; popular entertainment largely consists of coarse spectacles, animal fights, and hangings. Into this crude world of government censorship and reli…
Fiber craft heritage : easy-to-learn textile techniques from the stone age to today, with 52 try-it projects / Doris Fischer ; translated from the German by Rachel Joerges.
"Discover the artistry and history behind 14 traditional textile techniques in this richly illustrated, deeply researched guide for fiber enthusiasts of all levels. Doris Fischer, an archaeological field supervisor specializing in the history and techniqu…
Home-grown mushrooms from scratch : a practical guide to cultivating mushrooms outside and indoors / Magdalena Wurth and Herbert Wurth.
"Why grow mushrooms? Mushrooms are a joy to grow—for food, as a garden feature, or just for fun—and it’s easier than you think! Home-Grown Mushrooms from Scratch covers 19 varieties, from button (always versatile) to reishi (a medicinal powerhouse). Plus,…
Breakneck : China's quest to engineer the future / Dan Wang.
"In Breakneck, Wang blends political, economic, and philosophical analysis with reportage to reveal a provocative new framework for understanding China—one that helps us see America more clearly, too. While China is an engineering state, relentlessly purs…
The arrogant ape : the myth of human exceptionalism and why it matters / Christine Webb.
"Darwin considered humans one part of the web of life, not the apex of a natural hierarchy. Yet today many maintain that we are the most intelligent, virtuous, successful species that ever lived. This flawed thinking enables us to exploit the earth toward…
Unbreakable : Go strong. Live long. : A woman's guide to againg with power / Vonda Wright, MD.
"Strong skeletal muscle drives healthy longevity yet too often women in particular neglect this important measure of fitness. Indeed, more than 70% of women experience musculoskeletal symptoms like joint pain, muscle loss, and reduced bone density as they…
The unofficial guide to Walt Disney World 2026 / Becky Gandillon with Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa.
"Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World vacation. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours--on t…
Rebel Russia : dissent and protest from the Tsars to Navalny / Anna Arutunyan.
"Navalny. Lenin. Pugachev. The Russian rebel – in his epic battle against the Leviathan of the Russian state – has enthralled readers and writers for decades. The rebel’s story is almost always a sad one that ends in exile, imprisonment, or martyrdom, lea…
The Blue Zones Kitchen one pot meals : 100 recipes to live to 100 / Dan Buettner ; photographs by Oliver Barth ; additional images by David McLain.
"After years uncovering the secrets of the blue zones—places around the world where people live consistently into their 90s and 100s—Dan Buettner puts the lessons he’s learned into practice with 100 one-pot recipes designed to boost your longevity. Insid…
Frommer's Ireland 2026 / by Yvonne Gordon.
"An indispensable guide, Frommer's Ireland is a comprehensive and photo-filled look at one of the world's most beloved destinations. It takes you to many places only locals know, along with giving tips and tricks for seeing the iconic sights … without hav…
Italy / author: Martin Zatko.
"This Italy guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed wit…
Managing childhood anxiety for dummies / by Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP.
"Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in young children. Managing Childhood Anxiety For Dummies is the go-to resource for parents of young children who suspect their child may be experiencing anxiety but aren't sure where to start. Learn to …
Merry & chic : your most dazzling Christmas ever / Kathryn O'Shea-Evans.
"A dazzling deck-the-halls guide to creating your most spectacular holiday ever—complete with recipes, show-stopping Christmas décor and chic DIY ideas for gifts galore. Welcome to the merriest, most stylish guide to holiday joy ever made. This dazzling …
The call of the honeyguide : what science tells us about how to live well with the rest of life / Rob Dunn.
"How rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankind. In the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species' past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human pres…
Merry stitchmas : 24 fun and festive cross stich designs / Emma Congdon.
"This is a far cry from your grandma's Christmas cross-stitch book. Cooler than the North Pole and fresher than Frosty the Snowman in an ice bar, Emma Congdon brings you 24 bright, joyful, and contemporary festive patterns in her signature style, to stitc…
Baldwin : a love story / Nicholas Boggs.
"Baldwin: A Love Story tells the overlapping stories of Baldwin's most sustaining intimate and artistic relationships: with his mentor, the Black American painter Beauford Delaney; with his lover and muse, the Swiss painter Lucien Happersberger; and with …
Swimming studies / Leanne Shapton.
"Intimate with chlorinated space; weightless yet limited; closed off to taste, sound, and most sight; acutely aware of the clock: this is a swimmer’s state. When ten-year-old Leanne Shapton joins an Ontario township swim team with her brother, she finds a…
Sister wife : a memoir of faith, family and finding freedom / Christine Brown Woolley.
"Christine Brown Woolley had always dreamed of having a picture-perfect family—beautiful children, an adoring husband, and of course, a sisterhood of wives to share him with. Raised in Utah by practicing polygamists, Christine knew her life was less than …
Mother Mary comes to me / Arundhati Roy.
"Mother Mary Comes to Me, Arundhati Roy’s first work of memoir, is a soaring account, both intimate and inspirational, of how the author became the person and the writer she is, shaped by circumstance, but above all by her complex relationship to the extr…
Putting myself together : writing 1974- / Jamaica Kincaid ; introduction by Henry Louis Gates, Jr..
"This collection of Jamaica Kincaid’s nonfiction writing, including early pieces from publications such as The New Yorker, The Village Voice, and Ms., proves what her admirers have always known: from the start, she has been a consummate stylist, and she h…
Parallel lives : a love story from a lost continent / Iain Pears.
"Best-selling novelist and art historian Iain Pears enchants readers with the real-life romance between Larissa Salmina, a Russian art curator, and Francis Haskell, a British art historian. His fabulous book brings into sharp focus the strange world of th…
Your astrological energy : maximize the power of your birth chart / Carmen Turner-Schott
Your Birth Chart Is More Than a Set of Signs. It's a Blueprint of Your Energy. Ever wonder why astrology is so accurate? It's all energy! This refreshingly hands-on book shows you how to unlock the energetic forces within your birth chart and use them to …
What is free speech? : the history of a dangerous idea / Fara Dabhoiwala.
"Fara Dabhoiwala explores the surprising paths free speech has taken across the globe since its invention three hundred years ago. Though free speech has become a central democratic principle, its origins and evolution have less to do with the high-minded…
The Morrigan, Ireland's goddess : sovereign secrets from an Irish view / Rev. Lora O'Brien.
"The importance of the Mórrígan cannot be fully appreciated without a deep understanding of her roots in Irish culture and folklore. Whether you're new to her or devoted already, this book helps you learn, experience, and integrate the lessons of the Mórr…
Backstage : stories of a writing life / Donna Leon.
"Donna Leon’s memoir, Wandering through Life, gave her legions of fans a colorful tour through her life, from childhood in New Jersey to adventures in China and Iran, to her love of Venice and opera. Nowhere, however, did she discuss her writing life. In…
Scooby-Doo! and the attack of the Scooby snacks : from Scooby snacks and pickled vampire wings to fried moonbeams and more / recipes by Elena Pons Craig ; written by Marc Sumerak.
"Would you do it for a Scooby snack? Join the entire Mystery Inc. gang with Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred on their latest mystery. Scooby Doo! and the attack of the Scooby snacks. With more than 60 groovy and spooky family-friendly recipes inspi…
The complete Cook's Country TV show cookbook : every recipe and every review from all eighteen seasons / American's Test Kitchen.
"Take your taste buds on a road trip with Cook's Country and get 740+ recipes and stories from every season of the show. Join Julia Collin-Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Toni Tipton-Martin, and the whole Cook's Country cast as they cook, taste, and test thei…
Feasts on the farm : over 60 seasonal recipes and stories of sustainable farming from Tomales Farmstead Creamery / by Tamara Jo Hicks & Jessica Lynn MacLeod ; foreword by Alice Waters ; photographs by Katie Newburn ; food styling by Christine Wolheim ; illustrations by Jessica Lynn Macleod.
"Welcome to Toluma Farms, a 160-acre goat and sheep dairy and educational farm in Marin County, California, just a few miles from the Pacific Coast, stewarded since 2003 by Tamara Jo Hicks, her husband, David Jablons, and their two daughters. In partnersh…
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias [2025] : a guide for people with dementia and those who care for them / Jonathon Graff-Radford, M.D., Angela Lunde, M.A.
"Dementia is a serious health challenge, and by some estimates the number of people living with dementia could more than double by 2050. While Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, other types also affect adults worldwide, causing loss …
Rewire your food-addicted brain : fight cravings and break free from a high-sugar, ultra-processed diet using neuroscience / Claire Wilcox.
"Written by an addiction psychiatrist with decades of experience, this powerful guide combines proven-effective techniques based in addiction and eating disorder treatments to help you overcome the unhealthy food habit, once and for all. In addition to re…
The trembling hand : reflections of a Black woman in the Romantic archive / Mathelinda Nabugodi.
"A provocative, revelatory history of British Romanticism that examines the impact of the transatlantic slave economy on the lives and times of some of our most beloved poets-with urgent lessons for today. A scrap of Coleridge's handwriting. The sugar tha…
Helen Roseveare : a life in her own words / Helen Roseveare ; introduced by Betsy Childs Howard ; foreword by John & Noël Piper.
"All three volumes of Helen Roseveare's autobiography combined for the first time, with a foreword by John & Noël Piper, and an introduction and afterword by Betsy Childs Howard. Throughout her eight years in training for the mission field and her first t…
It doesn't have to hurt : your smart guide to a pain-free life / Sanjay Gupta, MD.
"Are you one of the 52 million people who experience chronic pain in your day-to-day life? In It Doesn’t Have to Hurt, Sanjay Gupta makes the empowering argument that there are effective options for relief that you can start practicing today to greatly re…
With her own hands : women weaving their stories / Nicole Nehrig.
"Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting―throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely women's work' and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid knitter Nicole Nehrig won…
I just wish I had a bigger kitchen : and other lies I think will make me happy / Kate Strickler.
"In a social-media saturated world, it's all too easy to see the shiny lives of others and find your own less than lustrous. And while most women won't admit they're unhappy, they will tell you they just wish. 'I love my life! I just wish ____.' After 10-…
Let's party : recipes and menus for celebrating every day / Dan Pelosi ; photographs by Johnny Miller.
Dan Pelosi "dishes out more than 100 of his larger-than-life recipes, organized into sixteen distinct dinner parties designed to take the guesswork out of what to serve when and what goes with what. Some celebrations are familiar, like Giving Thanks (but—…
Weathering : Earth wisdom for hopeful living / Ruth Allen.
"Rocks and mountains have withstood aeons of life on our planet--gradually eroding, shifting, solidifying, and weathering. We might spend a little less time on earth, but humans are also weathering: evolving and changing as we're transformed by the shifti…
The art of living : peace and freedom in the here and now / Thich Nhat Hanh.
"A revered spiritual leader’s legacy lives on in this wise and rich spiritual guide that shows us how finding true nirvana—existing deeply and peacefully every day—is more attainable than we ever imagined. Especially in turbulent times, there is an urgen…
The avatar : the return of the ancients & the future of America / Jonathan Cahn.
"In The Avatar, author Jonathan Cahn reveals the ancient mystery that is at work, behind the scenes, with regards to world events, transforming of America & the West, as well what is in store for our future....Cahn shows how the gods take over all culture…
Milena and Margarete : a love story in Ravensbrück / Gwen Strauss.
"From the moment they met in 1940 in Ravensbrück concentration camp, Milena Jesenska and Margarete Buber-Neumann were inseparable. Czech Milena was Kafka’s first translator and epistolary lover, and a journalist opposed to fascism. A non-conformist, bisex…
Here comes the sun : a last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization / Bill McKibben.
"Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet a…
Destroy this house : a memoir / Amanda Uhle.
"The Long family’s love was fierce, their lifestyle bizarre, and their deceptions countless. Once her parents were gone, Amanda Uhle realized she was closer to them than anyone else, yet she found herself utterly confounded by the lives they had led. Ama…
Instant ramen kitchen : 40+ delicious recipes that go beyond the packet / Peter J. Kim ; photography by Bobbi Lin.
"Instant ramen, while a seemingly simple dish straight out of the packet, is the quintessential blank canvas to practice improvising in the kitchen. Ready in ten minutes and a forgiving partner due to its baseline deliciousness, a bowl of tasty noodles re…
Organizing America : stories of Americans who fought for justice / Erik Loomis.
"From the acclaimed author of A History of America in Ten Strikes, a sweeping account of the impact of organizers on United States history. We are living through a time when real social change seems to be in the rearview mirror. But this rousing new book …
The Parkinson's plan : a new path to prevention and treatment / Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA ; Michael S. Okun, MD.
"In The Parkinson’s Plan, two doctors on the cutting edge of Parkinson’s research detail the steps necessary to prevent, slow, and treat this debilitating condition. They show readers how to prevent the disease through the food we eat, the water we drink,…
Ghostlore : unveiling 50 phantoms that have haunted history / Icy Sedgwick ; illustrated by Mabel Esteban García.
"As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories. Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia--from Scotland's Green Lady …
The anxious-avoidant trap : overcome the push & pull of different attachment styles in your relationship & build lasting connection / Annie Tanasugarn.
"Do you and your partner have different needs when it comes to your relationship? Perhaps you desire more intimacy and reassurance, while they value independence and tend to keep you at arm's length. Or maybe you feel 'trapped,' while they act 'clingy?' I…
Nagasaki : the last witnesses / M.G. Sheftall.
"On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen. Then, just three days later, when Japan showed no sign of surrender, the United States took aim at Nagasaki. Sheftall has spent years personally interviewing…
Friends with words : adventures in languageland / Martha Barnette.
"Martha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of A Way with Words, lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.” Over that time, she’s developed a keen sense of what fascinates people about …
The story of CO2 is the story of everything : how carbon dioxide made our world / Peter Brannen.
"Every year, we are dangerously warping the climate by putting gigantic amounts of carbon dioxide into the air. But CO2 isn't merely the by-product of burning fossil fuels--it is also fundamental to how our planet works. All life is ultimately made from C…
Ready for my closeup : the making of Sunset Boulevard and the dark side of the Hollywood dream / David M. Lubin.
"reat films are born of great collaborations, and Sunset Boulevard represents one of the most extraordinary confluences of cinematic talent in film history—but its production was surprisingly fraught, filled with unexpected twists. Why was William Holden,…
Cleaning house : the fight to rid our homes of toxic chemicals / Lindsay Dahl.
"In Cleaning House, Lindsay Dahl shows how seemingly innocuous items—everything from toys to common beauty and cleaning products—can include toxic chemicals, thanks to a consistent failure of regulation in the United States. The scientific research linkin…
Marseille 1940 : the flight of literature / Uwe Wittstock ; translated by Daniel Bowles.
"June 1940: France surrenders to Germany. The Gestapo is searching for Heinrich Mann and Franz Werfel, Hannah Arendt, Lion Feuchtwanger and many other writers and artists who had sought asylum in France since 1933. The young American journalist Varian Fry…
Crochet amigurumi for every occasion : 21 easy projects to celebrate life's happy moments / Justine Tiu.
"Fall in love with amigurumi, the art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn plushies with Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion. Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet’s favorite one-stop source for e…
Ring of fire : a new history of the world at war : 1914 / Alexandra Churchill and Nicolai Eberholst.
"From the Balkans to East Prussia, France, and Belgium, nineteenth-century warfare came face to face with twentieth-century technology and the ensuing, brutal clash of empires resulted in deadlock. And it was a truly global war, stretching from Europe to …
Frommer's easyguide to Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick [2nd edition] / By Barbara Balfour
"Comprehensive, fun-to-read, and fully up-to-date, Frommer’s Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia introduces readers to the best and most authentic restaurants, hotels, shops, attractions and nightlife in the Maritimes; and provides unique…
ACT Total prep 2026.
"Fully updated to reflect changes to the ACT, ACT Total Prep 2026, Kaplan's most comprehensive ACT prep book, has the most content review, efficient strategies, and realistic practice to help you score higher. We have everything you need in one big book, …
The Game master's guide to fantasy mapmaking : draw immersive maps for Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games / Cody James King.
"Dive Into the Magical World of Fantasy Cartography. If you've ever wanted to create your own fantasy realm, have a more immersive gaming experience, or finally remember where your adventuring party's heading, cartographer Cody James King is here to guide…
Potomac fever : reflections on the nation's river / Charlotte Taylor Fryar.
"As she walks the length of the Potomac River, clambering up its banks and sounding its depths, Charlotte Taylor Fryar examines the geography and ecology of Washington, D.C. with all manner of flora and fauna as her witness. The ecological traces of human…
Fodor's essential Vietnam [3rd edition] / writers: Cindy Fan, Duncan Forgan, Vo Thi Huong Lan, Khanh Nguyen, James Pham, Joshua Zukas.
"Whether you want to drift along Halong Bay, marvel at the Golden Hands Bridge, or hike in Ba Vi National Park, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Vietnam are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Vietnam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recomm…
Fodor's essential Japan / writers: Jay Farris, Tom Fay, Rob Goss, Robert Morel, Chris Wilson, Yuki Wilson, Alexandra Ziminski.
"Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, go skiing on the slopes of Hokkaido, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor's travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor's Essential Japan gui…
Rick Steves Switzerland [12th edition] / Rick Steves ; contributor Gene Openshaw ; researchers Ben Curtis, Carrie Shepard, Chelsea Wing.
"Get high in the Alps, curise on crystal-clear lakes, and consume daily doses of chocolate. Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Switzerland. In this book, you'll find his up-to-date advice along…
AP U.S. history premium prep [2025] / the staff of The Princeton Review.
"Ace the newly-digital AP U.S. History Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Includes 6 practice exams with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review." --publisher's website
AP calculus AB premium prep / David S. Kahn.
"Ace the newly-digital AP Calculus AB Exam with The Princeton Review’s comprehensive study guide. Includes 8 full-length practice tests with complete explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content reviews." --publisher's website
AP English language & composition premium prep [2025] / the staff of the Princeton Review.
"Ace the newly-digital AP English Language & Composition Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 8 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review." --publisher's website
AP statistics premium prep / the staff of The Princeton Review.
"Ace the newly-digital AP Statistics Exam with this comprehensive study guide--including 5 full-length practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content reviews." --publisher's website
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AP english literature & composition exam premium prep [2025] / the staff of the Princeton Review.
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AP world history : modern premium prep / the staff of The Princeton Review ; editor: Orion McBean.
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The simulation hypothesis : an MIT computer scientist shows why AI, quantum physics, and Eastern mystics all agree we are in a video game / Rizwan Virk.
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Creating a modern homestead : traditional skills for real, everyday life / Victoria Pruett ; foreword by Amy K. Fewell.
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Wedding of the foxes : essays / Katherine Larson.
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Fodor's essential England [4th edition] / writers, Robert Andrews, Sally Coffey, Sophie Ibbotson, Nori Memil, James O'Neill, Toby Orton, Joseph Reaney, Ellin Stein, Alex Wijeratna.
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