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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List

Always leading, forever valiant : stories of the University of Michigan, 1817-2017 / edited by Kim Clarke.
"Now 200 years into its remarkable history, the University of Michigan remains at the vanguard of what it means to be a great modern public university. The University's Bicentennial in 2017 is an ideal opportunity to reflect on the path that Michigan has …
Seaweed chronicles : a world at the water's edge / Susan Hand Shetterly.
"On a planet facing environmental change and diminishing natural resources, seaweed is increasingly important as a source of food and as a fundamental part of our global ecosystem. In Seaweed Chronicles, Shetterly takes readers deep into the world of thi…
Hope dies last : visionary people across the world, fighting to find us a future / Alan Weisman.
"Hope Dies Last, is a literary evocation of our current predicament and the core resolve of our species against the most precarious odds we have ever faced. To write this book, Weisman traveled the globe, witnessing climate upheaval and other devastations…
America, América : a new history of the New World / Greg Grandin.
"The story of how the United States’ identity was formed is almost invariably told by looking east to Europe. But as Greg Grandin vividly demonstrates, the nation’s unique sense of itself was in fact forged facing south toward Latin America. In turn, Lati…
To save and to destroy : writing as an other / Viet Thanh Nguyen.
"Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen arrived in the United States as a child refugee in 1975. The Nguyen family would soon move to San Jose, California, where the author grew up, attending UC Berkeley in the aftermath of the shocking murder of Vincen…
The acid queen : the psychedelic life and counterculture rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary / Susannah Cahalan.
"Rosemary Woodruff Leary has been known only as the wife of Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor-turned-psychedelic high priest, whose jailbreak captivated the counterculture and whose life on the run with Rosemary inflamed the government. But Rosemary wa…
Fight : inside the wildest battle for the White House / Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes.
"It was the election America dreaded, a rematch between the two oldest men to serve as president. But somewhere along the way, the 2024 battle for the White House became the most jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, head-turning contest in American history. The …
Notes to John / Joan Didion.
"In November 1999, Joan Didion began seeing a psychiatrist because, as she wrote to a friend, her family had had 'a rough few years.' She described the sessions in a journal she created for her husband, John Gregory Dunne. For several months, Didion recor…
Seasons of Greens : a collection of new recipes from the iconic San Francisco restaurant / Katie Reicher, executive chef ; photography by Erin Scott.
Chef Katie Reicher of San Francisco's legendary Greens Restaurant shares 120+ plant-based recipes inspired by cultures from around the world. Using seasonal ingredients for maximum flavor, Chef Reicher shows how to make vegetables the hero of any dish. Ve…
How to fall in love with questions : a new way to thrive in times of uncertainty / Elizabeth Weingarten.
"Journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten charts a new path to embrace the questions of our lives instead of seeking fast, easy answers, inspired by cutting-edge research and age-old wisdom from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke"--Provid…
The gut-brain paradox : improve your mood, clear brain fog, and reverse disease by healing your microbiome / Steven R. Gundry with Jodi Lipper.
"In his previous ... books, Steven R. Gundry taught readers how to reverse disease and improve health and well-being by preventing and repairing leaky gut. In The Gut-Brain Paradox, he delves even moredeeply into the mysterious and long misunderstood worl…
Celebrating every day : 100 easy recipes to make any day feel special / Melissa Johnson.
"Turn every day into a special celebration with 100 easy, super-fun, memorable recipes for meals, treats, and sweets, from Melissa Johnson, of the massively popular blog Best Friends for Frosting"--Provided by publisher.
The next day : transitions, change, and moving forward / Melinda French Gates.
"Transitions are moments in which we step out of our familiar surroundings and into a new landscape-a space that, for many people, is shadowed by confusion, fear, and indecision. The Next Day accompanies readers as they cross that space, offering guidance…
What's left : three paths through the planetary crisis / Macolm Harris.
"Climate change is the unifying crisis of our time. But the scale of the problem can be paralyzing, especially when corporations are actively staving off changes that could save the planet but which might threaten their bottom lines. To quote Greta Thunbe…
Becoming the pastor's wife : how marriage replaced ordination as a woman's path to ministry / Beth Allison Barr.
"As a pastor's wife for twenty-five years, Beth Allison Barr has lived with assumptions about what she should do and who she should be. In Becoming the Pastor's Wife, Barr draws on that experience and her academic expertise to trace the history of the rol…
How can I help? : saving nature with your yard / Douglas W. Tallamy.
"Interest in landscaping with native plants is at an all-time high, largely thanks to the work of Doug Tallamy. Hundreds of thousands of people have read his books and attended his nationwide lectures over the years. Yet, despite their familiarity with Ta…
I was told there'd be a village : transforming motherhood through the power of connection / Melissa Wirt.
"Melissa Wirt thought she had everything-she'd built her own company and moved to a beautiful farm with her family. Then during a personal crisis, she realized: despite having created an online community reaching thousands of moms, she'd also somehow, bec…
Grit and ghosts : following the trail of eight tenacious women across a century / Robin Foster.
"Grit and Ghosts tells the stories of eight women from the American West who speak to a shared human experience of struggle and the grit required to move through it"--Provided by publisher.
A feast of folklore : the bizarre stories behind British food / Ben Gazur.
"Folklorist Ben Gazur guides you through the dark alleys of British history to uncover how our food habits have been passed down through generations of folklore. Who was the first person to throw salt over their shoulder? Why do we think carrots can help …
The heroes we needed : the B-29ers who ended World War II and my fight to save the forgotten stories of the greatest generation / Trevor B. McIntyre.
"The Heroes We Needed is an epic saga about the courageous American airmen who brought the Japanese Empire to its knees and ended World War II with the greatest bombers the world had ever seen, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, and one man's fight 70 years l…
Land power : who has it, who doesn't, and how that determines the fate of societies / Michael Albertus.
"For millennia, land has been a symbol of wealth and privilege. But the true power of land ownership is even greater than we might think. In Land Power, political scientist Michael Albertus shows that who owns the land determines whether a society will be…
Lawless Republic : the rise of Cicero and the decline of Rome / Josiah Osgood.
"In its final decades, the Roman Republic was engulfed by a crime wave. An epidemic of extortions, murders, and acts of insurrection tested the court system's capacity to maintain order. As case after case filled the docket, an ambitious young lawyer name…
Read for the heart : whole books for wholehearted families / Sarah Clarkson.
"A great book spurs the imagination in childhood, inspires our dreams in adulthood, and nourishes the soul with depictions of life fully and courageously lived. Among the greatest gifts you can bequeath to a child are a love for reading and a passion for …
Dylan goes electric! : Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the night that split the sixties / Elijah Wald.
"On the evening of July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at Newport Folk Festival, backed by an electric band, and roared into his new rock hit, Like a Rolling Stone. The audience of committed folk purists and political activists who had hailed him as t…
Sustainable market farming : intensive vegetable production on a few acres / Pam Dawling ; foreword by Andrew Mefferd.
"Sustainable Market Farming is the comprehensive, go-to reference for serious growers in every climate zone. Extensively revised and updated, this brand new, full-color edition is packed with detailed information on everything from planning to harvest, an…
The 10 : a memoir of family and the open road / E. A. Hanks.
This memoir recounts "the solo, cross-country journey she made along the Ten across the American southwest: a mission to uncover both what harrowing violence may or may not have happened to her late mother, but also, to look within and discover who she he…
A guide book of United States coins 2026 / R.S. Yeoman ; Jeff Garrett, senior editor ; John Feigenbaum, publisher.
"Take a journey through America’s numismatic history, exploring early New England coinage, Wild West Morgan Dollars, humble Lincoln Cents, and popular modern series, bullion programs, and dazzling gold coins, both old and new. This latest edition includes…
The thinking machine : Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the world's most coveted microchip / Stephen Witt.
"In June of 2024, thirty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the most valuable corporation on Earth. The Thinking Machine is the astonishing story of how a designer of video game equipment conquered the market for AI hardwa…
Adventures in the Louvre : how to fall in love with the world's greatest museum / Elaine Sciolino.
"The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbid…
The rebel Romanov : Julie of Saxe-Coburg, the empress Russia never had / Helen Rappaport.
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a courageous young Imperial Grand Duchess who scandalized Europe in search of freedom. In 1795, Catherine the Great of Russia was in search of a bride for her grandson C…
So easy so good : delicious recipes and expert tips for balanced eating / Kylie Sakaida ; photography by Kristin Teig.
"Registered dietitian and social media star Kylie Sakaida, a.k.a. @NutritionbyKylie, knows how difficult it can be to keep track of the confusing and often conflicting information about nutrition we are barraged with online. Kylie began posting videos on …
No new things : a radically simple 30-day guide to saving money, the planet, and your sanity / Ashlee Piper.
"From award-winning sustainability expert Ashlee Piper, a witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And i…
The beauty molecule : introducing neuroceuticals, the breakthrough for ageless beauty / Nicholas Perricone, M.D., MACN.
"Skin is more than just your body’s largest organ—it’s a mirror of your overall health. From acne and rosacea to eczema and psoriasis, skin conditions often signal deeper issues, such as inflammation and cellular aging. In The Beauty Molecule, Dr. Perrico…
Every day with Babs : 101 family-friendly dinners for every day of the week / Barbara Costello ; photographs by Dane Tashima.
"From her years of experience feeding her family as a mother of four and now a grandmother of nine, Barbara Costello has perfected her roster of comforting and delicious family-approved meals. Now all the mealtime ingenuity that has been passed down to he…
An absolute beginner's guide to raising backyard turkeys : varieties, feeding, shelter, care / Stacy Benjamin.
"Written by a backyard homesteader with a small flock of charismatic heritage-breed turkeys, An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Turkeys is all about raising turkeys on a small scale, with a focus on eggs, meat, and personal enjoyment"--Provi…
The hedgehog's dilemma / Toon Tellegen ; translated from the Dutch by David Colmer ; illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen.
"The hedgehog is lonely. So he writes a letter, inviting the animals of the forest to visit. But before he can post it, doubts start flooding his mind. What if they all come at once? What if no one comes at all? What if they judge his prickles? And how wi…
High functioning : overcome your hidden depression and reclaim your joy / Judith Joseph, MD, MBA ; foreward by Mel Robbins.
"Are you going through a period in your life when things feel 'off'? Do you struggle to find joy in happy moments? Are you walking around feeling numb? Do you feel restless when you aren’t busy or empty when you are sitting still? We all know what can’t-g…
Fahrenheit-182 : a memoir / Mark Hoppus ; with Dan Ozzi.
"This is a story of what happens when an angst-ridden kid who grew up in the desert experiences his parents’ bitter divorce, moves around the country, switches identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meets his best friend who just so ha…
Uncharted : how Trump beat Biden, Harris, and the odds in the wildest campaign in history / Chris Whipple.
"A disastrous debate, a would-be assassin’s bullet, an electrifying eleventh hour candidate swap, dramatic and surprising VP selections, betrayals behind closed doors, charges of a stolen election, game-changing blunders—the history-making 2024 presidenti…
Fences for home and garden : a complete guide to selecting and installing wood, masonry, metal, and living fences / Jeff Beneke ; illustrations by Melanie Powell.
"From a home-improvement expert, a guide to building just the right fence to serve your individualized needs. This complete guide shows homeowners how to: build fences that provide privacy and security ; mark boundaries ; hide unpleasant views *; keep an…
Typing for beginners / by Betty Owen ; illustrations by Patricia Malkin.
"A basic typing handbook using the self-teaching, learn-at-your-own-speed methods of one of New York’s most successful business schools. This practical guide offers specialized drills, speed and accuracy timings, centering and tabulating, finished busine…
Kinfolk journeys / John Burns, editor in chief
"Venture beyond the familiar with Kinfolk Journeys, a celebration of inspiring and sustainable ways to travel slower and see the world anew. Take a subterranean tour of Tashkent, join a local mailman on his delivery route through rural New Zealand or sail…
My Russia : what I saw inside the Kremlin / Jill Dougherty.
"My Russia is an autobiography that traces Jill Dougherty's fascination with Russia and shares the insights into the country, its people, and its leader she has gleaned through forty years of reporting. Readers will see Russia's evolution through the eyes…
Mothers are made : how one mom overcame perfectionism, self-doubt, loneliness, and anxiety and became a better and happier parent / Danielle Sherman-Lazar.
"Motherhood is hard. It’s full of plenty of moments where a mom might think, "I don’t know if I can do this." Danielle Sherman-Lazar has had this thought many times as she’s raised her four young daughters under 10, from her struggles with breastfeeding t…
A better share : how couples can tackle the mental load for more fun, less resentment, and great sex / Morgan Cutlip.
"Usually a few years after 'I do' — once the reality of family life hits — many couples find themselves at each other's throats because they don't know how to navigate the mental and emotional work of managing a household together. They worry that they'll…
Spain. 15th edition / Isabella Noble, [and others]
"Discover Spain's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching turquoise waves wash onto pearly white sands on Formentera's beaches, to sampling world-famous Galician seafood along the coast, and seeing a soulful Flamenco dance show in Sev…
Coffee creations : 90 delicious recipes for the perfect cup / Celeste Wong.
"Discover the ultimate companion to creating mouth-watering drinks and treats at home. Packed with 90 delicious recipes, Coffee Creations is the complete guide to every coffee you might have considered making at home, as well as some you haven’t. With ove…
The Italian summer kitchen : timeless recipes for la dolce vita / Cathy Whims ; illustrated by Kate Lewis.
"For a culinary tour of Italy, or a master class in creating the nation’s many regional gems in your home kitchen, you couldn’t ask for a better tour guide than Cathy Whims. In her debut cookbook, Cathy brings together dishes from Italy’s many and varied …
iPad for seniors. 2025-2026 edition / by Dwight Spivey.
"iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 2025-2026 Edition is an up-to-date and straightforward guide for anyone who wants to know how to use one of Apple's famous tablets without all the muss, fuss, and jargon of more complicated resources. In this book, you'll fi…
The girl in the middle : a recovered history of the American West / Martha A. Sandweiss.
"In 1868, celebrated Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner traveled to Fort Laramie to document the federal government’s treaty negotiations with the Lakota and other tribes of the northern plains. Gardner, known for his iconic portrait of Abraham Linc…
Enough is enuf : our failed attempts to make English easier to spell / Gabe Henry.
"Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, at one tim…
The essential book of succulents : a guide to the 250 best varieties for beginners / Kentaro Kuroda.
"The Essential Book of Succulents is the beginning gardener's best friend, covering the 250 succulent and cacti varieties most commonly found at your local nursery or home improvement center—and the ones that are easiest to grow and to keep healthy. For e…
Audrey Hepburn : a life of beautiful uncertainty / Tom Santopietro and Jeffrey Banks.
"Academy Award-winning actress, fashion icon, ethereal beauty, wife, mother, World War II resistance activist, UNICEF champion— Audrey Hepburn transcended her era and became a global idol whose appeal continues to soar in the twenty-first century. Packed …
Garden to the max : joyful, visionary, maximalist design / Teresa Woodard ; photography by Bob Stefko.
"Having a maximalist garden is a bold aesthetic choice—yet it also brings vitality back to the earth, in an abundant expression of more. Garden to the Max celebrates gardens across the US that embrace maximalism through joy and wonder, nonstop blooms, and…
The explorer's gene : why we seek big challenges, new flavors, and the blank spots on the map / Alex Hutchinson.
"Off the beaten path, on unmarked trails, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to get outside, the search for the unknown is a specific, primal urge that has shaped the history of our species and continues to mold our behavior in ways we are jus…
Secrets of adulthood : simple truths for our complex lives / Gretchen Rubin.
"The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our lives. Drawing from her long studies of happiness, and also from the challenges she’s faced herself, writer Gretchen Rubin has discovered the “Secrets of Adulthood” that can help us manage the com…
Miracles and wonder : the historical mystery of Jesus / Elaine Pagels.
"From a renowned National Book Award-winning scholar, an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that reshaped the world. Over the past two thousand years, countless personalitie…
Enough : climbing toward a true self on Mount Everest / Melissa Arnot Reid.
"At twenty-seven, when Melissa Arnot Reid accepted a tank of oxygen just short of the summit of Mount Everest, she felt ravaged by defeat. Driven by a relentless, lifelong quest to prove to herself, her family, and the world that she was enough, she had s…
How to menopause : take charge of your health, reclaim your life, and feel even better than before / Tamsen Fadal.
"If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, this book is 'the talk' you never had. Packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists…
I am Maria : my reflections and poems on heartbreak, healing, and finding your way home / Maria Shriver.
"A book like no other, I Am Maria weaves Shriver's hard-earned wisdom with her own deeply personal poetry. I Am Maria reminds readers there is strength and love on the other side of all of our hardest days"--Provided by publisher.
Off the spectrum : why the science of autism has failed women and girls / Gina Rippon.
"Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it's likely to be someone male. Autistic women are systemat…
Blood in the water : the untold story of a family tragedy / Casey Sherman.
"When Nathan Carman, a young man with a complicated past, is miraculously rescued from a lifeboat bobbing in the unforgiving North Atlantic, questions swirl about the fate of his mother, who is presumed to have drowned when their fishing boat sank. Nathan…
A year of compassion : 52 weeks of living zero-waste, plant-based, and cruelty-free / Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.
"Affectionately known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a leading voice in compassionate living for over two decades, guiding countless people to achieve lasting health and purpose. Now, with A Year of Compassion, she shares simple, e…
Crumbs : cookies and sweets from around the world / Ben Mims.
"Bake your way around the world! Self-confessed cooking obsessive Ben Mims presents 300 authentic recipes from 100 countries in this extraordinary collection of cookies and sweet bites. Arranged geographically, this international tour of sweet treats incl…
Washington State / Marissa Pedersen.
"Stunning coastline, seaside towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Evergreen State with Moon Washington State. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, whether you're checking out the national parks, visiting the …
Wired : the short life and fast times of John Belushi / Bob Woodward.
"John Belushi was found dead of a drug overdose March 5, 1982, in a seedy hotel bungalow off Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Belushi’s death was the beginning of a trail that led Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward on an investigation that examines the d…
Hate won't win : find your power and leave this place better than you found it / Mallory McMorrow.
"Mallory McMorrow was on the verge of giving up. She knew the work of legislating wouldn’t be easy, but she hadn’t been expecting an insidious culture of sexual harassment, armed protestors storming the state Capitol, or colleagues who had zero interest i…
Home of the happy : a murder on the Cajun prairie / Jordan LaHaye Fontenot.
"On January 16, 1983, Aubrey LaHaye’s body was found floating in the Bayou Nezpique. His kidnapping ten days before sparked 'the biggest manhunt in the history of Evangeline Parish.' But his descendants would hear the story as lore, in whispers of the dre…
Untethered : creating connected families, schools, and communities to raise a resilient generation / Doug Bolton.
"A look at why teens are experiencing high levels of anxiety and "meltdowns" and how we can help them through difficult times"--Provided by publisher.
Searches : selfhood in the digital age / Vauhini Vara.
"From the author of The Immortal King Rao, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, a personal and provocative exploration of how technology companies have reshaped human language, and, if we let them, could steal it from us When it was released to the public in …
The wonder boy : Luka Dončić and the curse of greatness / Tim MacMahon
"ESPN's Tim MacMahon chronicles the career of the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and examines the pressure of building an NBA team around a prodigy. In 2018, the Dallas Mavericks landed the most hyped European teen prospect in basketball history-Luka Donci…
No more tears : the dark secrets of Johnson & Johnson / Gardiner Harris
"One day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him, who happened to be a drug sales rep for Joh…
The last American road trip : a memoir / Sarah Kendzior.
"[Sarah Kendzior] navigates a changing America as she and her family embark on a series of road trips, in a book that is part memoir, part history, and wholly unique. It is one thing to study the fall of democracy, another to have it hit your homeland -- …
John & Paul : a love story in songs / Ian Leslie.
"John Lennon and Paul McCartney knew each other for twenty-three years, from 1957 to 1980. This book is the myth-shattering biography of a relationship that changed the cultural history of the world. The Beatles shook the world to its core in the 1960s an…
Dear writer : pep talks & practical advice for the creative life / Maggie Smith.
"Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity…
Learn to lucet : an ancient cording tool perfect for knitters, crocheters and all fiber artists / Jennifer Hansen.
"Do more with the yarn you already have! Learn to use this ancient Viking cording tool to make strong and very sturdy cords that you can use in so many ways. Use them to make drawstrings, lacings, buttons, and embellishments for your knit and crochet pro…
Children of radium : a buried inheritance / Joe Dunthorne.
"In the tradition of When Time Stopped and The Hare with Amber Eyes, this extraordinary family memoir investigates the dark legacy of the author's great-grandfather, a talented German-Jewish chemist specializing in radioactive household products who wound…
Boat baby : a memoir / Vicky Nguyen.
"In a memoir where heroism meets humor, NBC News anchor and correspondent Vicky Nguyen tells the story of her family's daring escape from communist Vietnam and her unlikely journey from refugee to reporter with laughter and fierce love. Starting in 1975, …
Good soil : the education of an accidental farmhand / Jeff Chu.
"In his late thirties, Jeff Chu left his job as a magazine writer and found himself at Princeton Theological Seminary’s “Farminary”—a twenty-one-acre working farm where students learn to cultivate the earth while examining life’s biggest questions. Now, h…
A Greek tragedy : one day, a deadly shipwreck, and the human cost of the refugee crisis / Jeanne Carstensen.
"On October 28, 2015, a boat meant for only a few dozen passengers capsized off the coast of the Greek island of Lesvos. Hundreds of refugees, forced in desperation onto the overloaded boat manned by armed smugglers, were tossed into a roiling sea. The re…
Blazing eye sees all : love has won, false prophets, and the fever dream of the American New Age / Leah Sottile.
"Journalist Leah Sottile turns her investigative eye toward American New Age culture. Today, tarot cards, astrology, and crystals are everywhere--from Instagram and TikTok, sold at upscale boutiques and pricey wellness retreats. Sottile investigates how t…
Germany / contributors, Anthony Ham, Maren Jacobshagen, Alex Rennie.
"Whether you want to visit Bavaria's captivating castles, walk the medieval streets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber or enjoy sublime classical music in concert, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Germany has to offer. Boasting…
Homegrown handgathered : the complete guide to living off your garden / Silvan Goddin and Jordan Tony.
"Growing your own food is good for you and the planet. Backed by scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and the authors’ years of firsthand experience, Homegrown Handgathered offers field-tested techniques for beginners and experts alike to thrive off…
Rick Steves Belgium : Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent. Fifth edition / Rick Stevens.
"Explore bustling squares and funky back streets, sampling beer, chocolate, and waffles along the way. Now more then ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in the Belgian towns of Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent…
Kwéyòl/Creole : recipes, stories, and tings from a St. Lucian chef's journey / Nina Compton with Osayi Endolyn ; photographs by Brittany Conerly and L. Kasimu Harris ; illustrations by Fiona Compton.
"Growing up in St. Lucia, a small island in the Eastern Caribbean, chef Nina Compton developed a strong sense of community through cooking and food. As she traveled and worked in restaurants abroad, she was eager to learn, improvise, and innovate by doing…
The trauma of burnout : how to manage your nervous system before it manages you / Dr. Claire Plumbly.
"Our human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress, but not when it’s been ground down by the relentless stimuli of today’s world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode, m…
AI valley : Microsoft, Google, and the trillion-dollar race to cash in on artificial intelligence / Gary Rivlin.
"Artificial Intelligence has been 'just around the corner' for decades, continually disappointing those who long believed in its potential. But now, with the emergence and growing use of ChatGPT, Gemini, and a rapidly multiplying number of other AI tools,…
You don't have to have a dream / Tim Minchin ; illustrations by Andrew Rae ; designed by Dave Brown.
"Journey into life’s quirky truths with comedian Tim Minchin in this illustrated nonfiction book, that infuses his renowned comic flare with heartfelt wisdom. Minchin transforms three of his most adored speeches—including his viral '9 Life Lessons' speech…
More than words : how to think about writing in the age of AI / John Warner.
"In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not very much. More Than Words argues that generat…
The golf 100 : a spirited ranking of the greatest players of all time / Michael Arkush.
"So, who’s the best of ’em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible mom…
Making the best of what's left : when we're too old to get the chairs reupholstered / Judith Viorst.
"In a career that has spanned more than fifty years, Judith Viorst has captivated readers with her bestselling children’s books and collections of poetry reflecting on each decade of life. Now in her nineties, Viorst writes about life’s 'Final Fifth,' tho…
Annie Sloan : colorful living, 30 creative upcycling paint projects for your home / Annie Sloan.
"The pieces in this book range from decorative items such as a bed coronet and a decoupaged bureau to large-scale undertakings including revamping a tall French armoire with a blend of Chalk Paint hues and using paint effects for a faux malachite desk. Th…
Honey, what do we got? : a week-by-week pregnancy cookbook / Rachael & Tom Sullivan.
"In 2022, after successfully conceiving their first child, Rachael and Tom Sullivan launched a series on TikTok that playfully tracked the size of their growing baby. In answer to Rachael’s question, 'Honey, what do we got?' Tom presented her with a dish …
The power of cash : why using paper money is good for you and society / Jay L Zagorsky.
"Over the last thirty years, we have witnessed a rapid transformation in the way that people pay for goods and services. Where we used to use cash for all but our largest purchases, many people now prefer credit cards, debit cards, cryptocurrency, and ele…
Herbs in every season : 48 edible and medicinal herbs for the kitchen, garden, and apothecary / Bevin Cohen ; photography by Miriam Doan.
"An accessible exploration of how herbs can be used for medicinal and culinary purposes year round, from gardening to cooking--you'll learn how to use herbs in a myriad of life-changing ways. Herbs in Every Season offers gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and …
My dear Hemlock / Tilly Dillehay.
"We have no intention of explaining how this correspondence which we now offer to the public fell into our hands. Inside you will find letters exchanged between the diabolical Madame Hoaxrot and her junior devil Hemlock, who are scheming against a young w…
Immemorial / Lauren Markham.
"A speculative essay on language in the face of climate catastrophe: how we memorialize what has been lost and what soon will be, pushing public imagination into generative realms. "I am in need of a word," writes Lauren Markham in an email to the Bureau …
For the love of plants : over 150 plants to bring joy to your garden and your life / Adam Frost.
"Wander through Adam's gardens as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the lavender and rosemary lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtya…
Hold everything dear : dispatches on survival and resistance / John Berger.
This book is a "meditation on political resistance and the global search for justice. From the ‘War on Terror’ to resistance in Ramallah and traumatic dislocation in the Middle East, Berger explores the uses of art as an instrument of political resistance…
The greenhouse book : make the most of your greenhouse throughout the year / Tom Brown.
"Thinking of buying a greenhouse but aren't sure what to grow in it, or how? Or maybe you've inherited a garden with a greenhouse, but haven't got a clue what to do with it? Whatever your journey to growing under glass, this book gives a clear, inspiring,…
New England [11th edition] / Regis St Louis, Gregor Clark, David Gibb, Britany Robinson, Mara Vorhees.
Details the attractions, historic sites, accommodations, restaurants, outdoor activities, and local history of the region.
Why nothing works : who killed progress--and how to bring it back / Marc J. Dunkelman.
"America was once a country that could do big things - building the world's greatest rail network, a vast electrical grid, interstate highways, abundant housing, Social Security, NASA, and more. But today, on issues that touch us each and every day, from …
Umma : a Korean mom's kitchen wisdom and 100 family recipes / Sara Ahn, creator of Ahnest Kitchen & Nam Soon Ahn.
"Sarah Ahn's viral food videos of her and her mom have captivated millions of viewers with their behind-the-scenes look at Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. This collaboration is now a must-have cookbook blending the emotional intimacy of Cr…
Between two fires : truth, ambition, and compromise in Putin's Russia / Joshua Yaffa.
In this "tour of contemporary Russia, Joshua Yaffa introduces readers to some of the country’s most remarkable figures—from politicians and entrepreneurs to artists and historians—who have built their careers and constructed their identities in the shadow…
You got this! : recipes anyone can make and everyone will love / Diane Morrisey ; photography by Dane Tashima.
"Diane Morrisey got an Instagram account to spy on her six kids. One day, on a whim, she posted a photo of a cake she’d made. Before she knew it, she had a following asking for recipes and encouragement. So began Diane’s new life phase: teaching people ho…
The longevity nutrient : the unexpected fat that holds the key to healthy aging / Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson.
"The hunt for the holy grail of healthy aging has been ongoing for hundreds of years, and Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson may be its most unlikely champion. As a veterinary epidemiologist, she was recruited by the US Navy to lead a clinical research program to …
Ghosts of iron mountain : the hoax of the century, its enduring impact, and what it reveals about America today / Phil Tinline ; foreword by Kai Bird.
The story of a how a 1966 satirical hoax portraying a secret government study claiming war's end would be disastrous sparked media frenzy and evolved into a cautionary tale about the enduring power of deception to shape public beliefs.
Cellar rat : my life in the restaurant underbelly / Hannah Selinger.
"What happens when a career you love doesn’t love you back? As Hannah Selinger will tell you, to be a good restaurant employee is to be invisible. At the height of her career as a server and then sommelier at some of New York’s most famed dining institut…
A better ending : a brother's twenty-year quest to uncover the truth about his sister's death / James Whitfield Thomson.
"On a summer evening in 1974, Jim Thomson arrived home from a baseball game to the news that his younger sister, Eileen, had taken her own life. To Jim, his parents, and his brother, Keith, the loss was unexpected and devastating. Only twenty-seven years …
Yoko : a biography / David Sheff
"John Lennon once described Yoko Ono as the world's most famous unknown artist. She has only been important to history insofar as she impacted Lennon. Throughout her life, Yoko has been a caricature, curiosity, and, often, a villain--an inscrutable seduct…
Cults like us : why doomsday thinking drives America / Jane Borden.
"Since the Mayflower sidled up to Plymouth Rock, cult ideology has been ingrained in the DNA of the United States. In this eye-opening book, journalist Jane Borden argues that Puritan doomsday belief never went away; it went secular and became American cu…
Code name: Pale Horse : how I went undercover to expose America's Nazis / Scott Payne ; with Michelle Shephard.
"When Scott Payne was growing up, an ‘80s kid with a big attitude and a taste for sleeveless shirts, he could never have envisioned where he’d find himself on Halloween night 2019. Having transformed into “Pale Horse” and infiltrated the nation's most dan…
The permaculture garden : a practical approach to year-round harvests / Huw Richards.
"Huw Richards’ ultimate guide to permaculture gardening, outlining the regenerative methods that make gardening easier to do while being more productive. Huw shows you how to expand your growing beyond annual staples like tomatoes and cabbage to perennial…
Latitudes : encounters with a changing planet / Jean McNeil.
"We are obsessed with human stories. What happens if we shift focus and bond with the non-human? Relating thirty years of living in and writing about some of the world’s last remaining wild places, Latitudes is a thrilling and thought-provoking exploratio…
The empty path : finding fulfillment through the radical art of lessening / Billy Wynne.
"A clear and empowering antidote to our culture’s never-ending quest for more, The Empty Path is a how-to manual for cultivating the Buddhist principle of emptiness as the source of fundamental satisfaction in our lives. By exploring this often-misunderst…
Autism out loud : life with a child on the spectrum, from diagnosis to young adulthood / Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood.
"In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism"--Provided by publisher.
The power of parting : finding peace and freedom through family estrangement / Eamon Dolan.
"After decades of enduring his mother’s physical and psychological torment, after years of trying in vain to set boundaries, Eamon Dolan took a radical step: he cut his mother out of his life. No more phone calls, no more visits, no more contact. Parting …
Stockholm / main contributors: Paula Hotti, Malcolm Jack, Steve Vickers.
"Kayaking along the city’s waterways. A cinnamon bun from a cosy café. Touring maritime history at the Vasamuseet. For a vacation to remember, Stockholm is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect com…
Munich and the Bavarian Alps / main contributors, Izabella Galicka, Katarzyna Michalska, Rachel Preece, Marc Di Duca.
"An afternoon of gallery hopping through the streets of Munich. Sampling German beer in the tranquil beer gardens of Memmingen. Hiking around Lake Chiemsee admiring the soaring peaks of the Bavarian Alps. Munich and the Bavarian Alps offer enough bucket-l…
Dear Da-Lê : a father's memoir of the Vietnam War and the Iranian Revolution / Anh Duong ; foreword by Ashley Da-Lê Duong.
"Spanning decades and generations, this heartfelt memoir began as a series of letters from a worried father. Anh Duong had witnessed terrible things as a child during the Vietnam War, and later as a refugee in Iran during the revolution of the late 1970s.…
Pseudoscience : an amusing history of crackpot ideas and why we love them / Lydia Kang, MD, Nate Pedersen.
"From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existenc…
Lululemon and the future of technical apparel / by the founder Chip Wilson.
"This is a book about ordinary people who took an opportunity to be creative, to be innovative, and to maximize their potential. Chip Wilson’s part in this story comes from the learning of thousands of mistakes. He set the culture, business model, quality…
Unmasking for life : the autistic person's guide to connecting, loving, and living authentically / Devon Price, PhD.
"Most masked Autistics have spent a lifetime being told how to perform neurotypically: how to behave, how to carry themselves, what to feel, and how to live. With his previous book, Unmasking Autism, Devon Price, PhD, has given them the space and the tool…
There is no place for us : working and homeless in America / Brian Goldstone.
"The working homeless. In a country where hard work and determination are supposed to lead to success, there is something scandalous about this phrase. But skyrocketing rents, low wages, and a lack of tenant rights have produced a startling phenomenon: Pe…
Ordinary magic : the science of how we can achieve big change with small acts / Gregory M. Walton, PhD.
"The emotional questions we face can define our lives. If you’re expecting an interaction to go wrong, that expectation can make it so. That’s spiraling down. But as esteemed Stanford psychologist Greg Walton shows, when we see these questions clearly, we…
Mad house : how Donald Trump, MAGA mean girls, a former used carsalesman, a Florida nepo baby, and a man with rats in his walls broke Congress / Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater.
"The United States Congress has always been messy and far-from-august, but as Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater show here, in scorching, shocking detail, it has reached some kind of chaotic bottom. The anarchy that reigned over Congress’s lower chamber in t…
If you were my daughter : a memoir of healing an unmothered heart / Marianne Richmond.
"At nine years old, Marianne Richmond's life is upended when she collapses on her kitchen floor with full-body convulsions. 'Pinched nerve,' says the ER doctor, a baffling explanation. But when one episode becomes many, it's clear something is wrong. Afra…
To the river : a journey beneath the surface / Olivia Laing.
"Over sixty years after Virginia Woolf drowned in the River Ouse, Olivia Laing set out one midsummer morning to walk its banks, from source to sea. Along the way, she explores the roles that rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through…
Free : my search for meaning / Amanda Knox.
"Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit—and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though she was exonerated, it’s taken more than a decade for her to reclaim her identity and truly …
Seven social movements that changed America / Linda Gordon.
"How do social movements arise, wield power, and bring about meaningful change? Renowned scholar Linda Gordon investigates these and other salient questions in this [bbok]...narrating how some of America’s most influential twentieth-century social movemen…
Birds, sex and beauty : the extraordinary implications of Charles Darwin's strangest idea / Matt Ridley.
"IIn all animals, mating is a deal. But few creatures behave as if sex is a simple, even mutually beneficial, transaction. Many more treat it with reverence, suspicion, angst, and violence. In the case of the Black Grouse, the bird at the center of Matt R…
Cook once, eat twice / Nadiya Hussain ; photography by Chris Terry.
"Cook Once, Eat Twice is all about delicious convenience, showing how to get ahead in the kitchen by cooking more efficiently and economically. Nadiya shares a host of creative timesavers, including trusty batch-cooking and meal-prepping ideas, clever way…
Valley of forgetting : Alzheimer's families and the search for a cure / Jennie Erin Smith.
"The riveting account of a community from the remote mountains of Colombia whose rare and fatal genetic mutation is unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer's disease In the 1980s, a neurologist named Francisco Lopera traveled on horseback into the mountains se…
Trauma plot : a life / Jamie Hood.
"In Trauma Plot, Hood draws on disparate literary forms to tell the story that lurked in good girl’s margins—of three decades marred by sexual violence and the wreckage left behind. With her trademark critical remove, Hood interrogates the archetype of th…
Red Scare : blacklists, McCarthyism and the making of modern America / Clay Risen.
"Red Scare presents a narrative history of the anti-Communist witch hunt that gripped America in the decade following World War II. The cultural phenomenon, most often referred to as McCarthyism, was an outgrowth of the conflict between social conservativ…
I'll never call him dad again : turning our family trauma of sexual assault and chemical submission into a collective fight / Caroline Darian ; [translation, Stephen Brown].
"The trial of Dominique Pelicot, which began on 2 September 2024, has captured the world's attention. Behind the haunting details of Pelicot's unthinkable crimes are a mother and daughter who were forced to rebuild their lives. This is their story. In Nov…
The Mesopotamian riddle : an archaeologist, a soldier, a clergyman, and the race to decipher the world's oldest writing / Joshua Hammer.
"It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE—as humans were gathering in complex urban settlements—a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of Uruk picked up a reed stylus to press tiny symbols into clay. For three millennia, wedge shape c…
The invisible spy : Churchill's Rockefeller Center spy ring and America's first secret agent of World War II / Thomas Maier.
"As a tough but smart Italian American kid, Ernest Cuneo played Ivy League football at Columbia University and was in the old Brooklyn Dodgers NFL franchise before becoming a city hall lawyer and 'Brain Trust' aide to President Roosevelt. He was on the pa…
Taking Manhattan : the extraordinary events that created New York and shaped America / Russell Shorto.
"In 1664, England decided to invade the Dutch-controlled city of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Charles II and his brother, the Duke of York, had dreams of empire and their arch-rivals, the Dutch, were in the way. But Richard Nicolls, who led the Engl…
The stress paradox : why you need stress to live longer, healthier, and happier / Sharon Horesh Bergquist.
"There's a breakthrough happening in the study of wellness and longevity. We know that excessive stress can be toxic, but emerging new research reveals that too little stress is just as bad for you as too much. ... In [this book, Dr. Bergquist] explains t…
Becket Baseball card price guide 47th edition--2025 / edited by the Price Guide staff of Beckett Collectibles LLC.
"You hold in your hands the most authoritative and widely used baseball card price guide available....This new edition for 2025 includes: Complete checklists and pricing for every important baseball card set from 1910 through late 2024. ; More than 800,0…
Cross-stitch mandalas : 20 unique projects celebrating color stories from around the world / Isabelle Haccourt Vautier.
"Mandalas are intricate circular designs used around the world to invoke calm through reflection. In recent times, drawing, coloring, and painting mandalas have become popular ways to seek out this inner serenity. It is in this spirit that the talented em…
Waking the tiger : healing trauma : the innate capacity to transform overwhelming experiences / Peter A. Levine ; with Ann Frederick.
"Waking the Tiger offers a new and hopeful vision of trauma. It views the human animal as a unique being, endowed with an instinctual capacity. It asks and answers an intriguing question: why are animals in the wild, though threatened routinely, rarely tr…
Warrior to civilian : the field manual for the hero's journey / Lieutenant (SEAL) Robert Sarver, and Alex Gendzier.
"It's clear that we have not honored the promise we make to veterans: that we as a country will help them after they've served and sacrificed. And while there are many books written by and for veterans, only a small selection of those address the transiti…
Tamed : from wild to domesticated, the ten animals and plants that changed human history / Alice Roberts.
"For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors were just one wild species among many, their survival dependent on the whims of nature. Then, gradually, we began to tame the plants and animals all around us—and ourselves. Combining genetics, archaeolo…
The Good Farm cookbook : everyday family recipes for a nourishing, hopeful life / Scott Gooding + Matilda Brown.
"The Good Farm Cookbook brings you sustaining and flavour-packed food that is good for your body and for the planet. With the authors' combined expertise in nutrition and regenerative farming – and, simply, good food – thoughtfully reflected in each meal,…
Birds at rest : the behavior and ecology of avian sleep / Roger F. Pasquier ; illustrated by Margaret La Farge.
"Birds at Rest is the first book to give a full picture of how birds rest, roost, and sleep, a vital part of their lives. It features new science that can measure what is happening in a bird’s brain over the course of a night or when it has flown to anoth…
Starlings : the curious odyssey of a most hated bird / Mike Stark.
"Has there ever been a more hated bird than the European starling? Let loose in New York City’s Central Park by a misguided aristocrat, the starlings were supposed to help curb insect outbreaks and add to the tuneful choir of other songbirds. Rather than …
Rick Steves Amsterdam & the Netherlands / Rick Steves & Gene Openshaw.
"Cruise winding canals, browse colorful flower markets, and see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. In this book, you'll find…
The fifteen : murder, retribution, and the forgotten story of Nazi POWs in America / William Geroux.
"The true story of the long-forgotten POW camps for German soldiers erected in hundreds of small U.S. towns during World War II, and the secret Nazi killings that ensnared fifteen brave American POWs in a high-stakes showdown"--Provided by publisher.
Who is government? : the untold story of public service / edited by Michael Lewis.
"The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It's also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it's made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebra…
Joyful colorwork socks : 25 new knitting patterns for fun & whimsical footwear / Charlotte Stone.
"Wear your passions loud and proud with these color- work socks that are as fun to make as they are to wear! Colorwork sock maven Charlotte Stone is back with quirky patterns that knitters will love to bring to life, from beloved pets to favorite foods to…
The beginner's guide to crochet sweaters and tops : 21 easy patterns for stunning handmade garments / Emilia Johansson.
"In this no-fear guide, you'll master the basics of crochet garments through 21 patterns for impressive-looking sweaters, cardigans and tees. Crochet pro Emilia Johansson has designed these beautiful tops with beginners in mind, so each pattern features s…
Pocket New York City / John Garry.
"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to New York City. Sail past the Statue of Liberty, walk the High Line, explore Brooklyn, with our Pocket travel guide that's packed with 'perfect trip' itinera…
The ancient eight : college football's Ivy League and the game they play today / John Feinstein.
"The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869 when Princeton played the first college football game against Rutgers. The Ancient Eight explores Ivy League football today. To play in the NFL, one must maintain the highest academic standards and be a gr…
The ribbon studio : inspiring gifts and craft projects for every occasion / from Angela Liguori and Studio Carta ; text and project designs by Coco McCracken, Laura Murphy, and Silke Stoddard ; principal photography by Dane Tashima ; produced by Jan Hartman Books.
"Most people think of ribbons for wrapping presents. But the wonderful colors and Italian cotton fabric of Studio Carta's exclusive ribbons lend themselves to DIY projects for gifts, home decor, ornaments, and more. This book captures Studio Carta's soph…
Hidden libraries : the world's most unusual book depositories / DC Helmuth ; foreword by Nancy Pearl
"Discover 50 of the world's most magnificent hidden libraries - each with a unique and uplifting story to tell....Book swap your latest read in a cool 1950s style fridge in New Zealand or hike through the ethereal woodlands of Eas Mor in Scotland where a …
Treekeepers : race for a forested future / Lauren E. Oakes.
"In recent years, planting a tree has become a catchall to represent "doing something good for the planet." Many companies commit to planting a tree with every purchase. But who plants those trees and where? Will they flourish and offer the benefits that …
100 afternoon sweets : with snacking cakes, brownies, blondies, and more / Sarah Kieffer.
"From one-bowl snacking cakes to bigger baking projects, here are 100 afternoon treats to help you push past the midday slump, including: Pecan Espresso Bars ; Roasted Strawberry Cream Pie ; Kitchen Sink Crispy Treats ; Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake ; Stra…
Hollow : a memoir of my body in the Marines / Bailey Williams.
"At eighteen, Bailey Williams bolted from her strict Mormon upbringing to a Marine recruiting office to enlist as a 2600--a military linguist. But the first language the Marine Corps taught her wasn't Arabic, Farsi, or Dari. It was how Marines speak to, a…
The big book of watercolor : the must-have guide to painting / Mallery Jane.
"Get ready to create with this approachable watercolor masterclass. From sprawling mountain ranges to the smallest houseplants, beloved art educator Mallery Jane walks you through 75 painting tutorials that help you learn transferable techniques and hone …
A year of living curiously : 365 things really worth knowing / E. Foley & B. Coates.
"Why is a heart not heart-shaped? Will I ever understand cryptocurrency? What am I doing when I apricate? Is everything getting worse? Dip into A Year of Living Curiously and you'll discover the answers. Spend just two minutes a day with this clever compa…
Let only red flowers bloom : identity and belonging in Xi Jinping's China / Emily Feng.
"The rise of China and its great power competition with the U.S. will be one of the defining issues of our generation. But to understand modern China, one has to understand the people who live there--and the way the Chinese state is trying to control them…
Careless people : a cautionary tale of power, greed, and lost idealism / Sarah Wynn-Williams.
"An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who…
Antisemitism in America : a warning / Chuck Schumer with Josh Molofsky.
"In an urgent and personal new book, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sheds light on the Jewish American experience and sounds the alarm about the troubling resurgence of antisemitism. When it comes to the history of the Jewish people, there is a nati…
The lost trees of Willow Avenue : a story of climate and hope on one American street / Mike Tidwell.
"A riveting and elegant story of climate change on one city street, full of surprises and true stories of human struggle and dying local trees - all against the national backdrop of 2023's record heat domes and raging wildfires and hurricanes. In 2023, au…
The ideological brain : the radical science of flexible thinking / Leor Zmigrod.
"In The Ideological Brain, Leor Zmigrod reveals the deep connection between political beliefs and the biology of the brain. Drawing on her own pioneering research, she uncovers the complex interplay between biology and environment that predisposes some in…
Funny because it's true : how The Onion created modern American news satire / Christine Wenc.
"Discover the real truth behind the original fake news with this in-depth history of beloved humor publication, The Onion. In 1988, a band of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergrads and dropouts began publishing a free weekly newspaper with no editoria…
No less strange or wonderful : essays in curiosity / written and illuminated by A. Kendra Greene.
"Celebrated author and artist A. Kendra Greene's No Less Strange or Wonderful is a brilliant and generous meditation-on the complex wonder of being alive, on how to pay attention to even the tiniest (sometimes strangest) details that glitter with insight,…
The modern mountain cookbook : a plant-based celebration of Appalachia / Jan A. Brandenburg.
"Between soup beans seasoned with bacon grease, pot roast, and gravy-drowned meatloaf, Appalachian cuisine is known for featuring plenty of meat. Even seemingly innocent sides like potato salad and mac and cheese often contain animal products. Though adop…
Midcentury houses today : New Canaan, Connecticut / Cristina A. Ross, Lorenzo Ottaviani, Jeffrey Matz ; Michael Biondo, photography ; John Morris Dixon, introduction.
"[This book] Traces the evolution of mid-century houses and demonstrates how they are experienced and lived in today. This expanded and updated edition of the 2014 classic focuses on the concentration of midcentury houses in New Canaan, Connecticut, built…
William Shakespeare : the complete works. Second edition / general editors, Stanley Wells and Gary Taylor ; editors Stanley Wells, Gary Taylor, John Jowett, and William Montgomery ; with introductions by Stanley Wells.
"[A]lmost two decades after the original volume, Oxford is proud to announce a thoroughly updated second edition, including for the first time the texts of The Reign of Edward III and Sir Thomas More, recognizing these two plays officially as authentic wo…
The Carnation Revolution : the day Portugal's dictatorship fell / Alex Fernandes.
"On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal’s Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe’s oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets…
Walking Europe's last wilderness : a journey through the Carpathian Mountains / Nick Thorpe.
"The Carpathian Mountains of Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine are Europe’s last true wilderness. A landscape of great spruce and beech forests, grass meadows, and ancient villages, its people contend daily with the elements—as well as Europe’s last …
Cat gods, goddesses, deities, and demons : a guide to feline folklore and mythology / Natalie Bovis ; illustrated by Lucy Rose.
"Throughout time, felines have played a sacred role in human life. Archeologists have found cat remains buried with humans as far back as the tenth millennium BCE in Cyprus, and the Greek goddess Hecate is said to have regularly assumed the form of a cat.…
Before before : a story of discovery and loss in Sierra Leone / Betsy Small.
"Sierra Leone is often sensationalized as a place of extreme violence and suffering—of blood diamonds, child soldiers, war amputations, and Ebola and now the highly addictive drug Kush. Before Before captures daily life in a different country, one Betsy S…
Making a living : poems / Rosalie Moffett.
"Consumerism—its privations and raptures—seeps into all aspects of contemporary life. 'Who knows me / as the search bar does, which holds / sacred its grasp of me / as a creature of habit?' probes Rosalie Moffett, reckoning with algorithms, with marketing…
The pocket rhubarb cookbook / Nina Muckerjee Furstenau.
"There’s more to rhubarb than you thought. The distinctive plant was initially used as an herbal medicine, and it eventually became a favorite baking ingredient and was known stateside as the 'pie plant.' Today, it’s considered a superfood thanks to its h…
Enchanted creatures : our monsters and their meanings / Natalie Lawrence.
"The hydra rears its many heads in a flurry of teeth and poisonous fumes. The cyborg lays waste to humanity with a ruthless, expressionless stare. From ancient mythology to modern science fiction, we have had to confront the monsters that lurk in the dep…
The Fairbanks four : murder, injustice, and the birth of a movement / Brian Patrick O'Donoghue.
"October, 1997. Late one night in Fairbanks, Alaska, a passerby finds a teenager unconscious, collapsed on the edge of the road, beaten nearly beyond recognition. Two days later, he dies in the hospital. His name is John Gilbert Hartman and he's just turn…
The folklore of birds : the forgotten tales behind nature's most enigmatic creatures / Alison Davies ; illustrated by Sarah Wilding.
"Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin? Or that seagulls were once thought to be the souls of dead sailors? And do you know what happens if you listen to a blackbird’s song on May Day? With The Folklore of Birds you can discover the fas…
Jimmy Carter : the last interview and other conversations.
"James Earl Carter Jr. came from a background of farming and military service to forge an unlikely political career, first as governor of Georgia, and then as the 39th president of the United States. The interviews collected here—four of them never publi…
I am a part of infinity : the spiritual journey of Albert Einstein / Kiernan Fox.
"Albert Einstein remains renowned around the world for revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos, but very few realize that the celebrated scientist had a deep spiritual side. Einstein believed that one wondrous force was woven through all things ev…
Changing my mind / Julian Barnes.
"'We always believe that changing our mind is an improvement, bringing a greater truthfulness to our dealings with the world and other people. It puts an end to vacillation, uncertainty, weak-mindedness. It seems to make us stronger and more mature. Well,…
Chase darkness with me : how one true-crime writer started solving murders / Billy Jensen.
"Journalist Billy Jensen spent fifteen years investigating unsolved murders, fighting for the families of victims. Every story he wrote had one thing in common—they didn’t have an ending. The killer was still out there. But after the sudden death of a fri…
Facing unpleasant facts : narrative essays / George Orwell ; compiled and with an introduction by George Packer.
"George Orwell was first and foremost an essayist, producing throughout his life an extraordinary array of short nonfiction that reflected--and illuminated--the fraught times in which he lived. "As soon as he began to write something," comments George Pac…
Moviemakers' master class : private lessons from the world's foremost directors / Laurent Tirard.
"Each great filmmaker has a secret method to his moviemaking--but each of them is different. In Moviemaker Master Class, Laurent Tirard talks to twenty of today's most important filmmakers to get to the core of each director's approach to film, exploring …