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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""Are you Mahmoud Khalil?" The question marked the start of a politically charged odyssey that took the Palestinian graduate student and legal resident from his pregnant wife and home in New York City, transported him across the country, and locked him up…
"We live in a world addicted to convenience. Countless tools and innovations fill our daily lives, allowing us to swipe, tap, click, and subscribe without a second thought. We order food to our front door, call an Uber for a ride down the street, and scro…
"Dave Mustaine is no stranger to pain and suffering. He battled demons all his life—including an alcoholic father, addiction, and black magic—and turned fifty-eight believing he’d survived the worst. But in 2019, Mustaine was forced to face the loss of hi…
"Covering any and all occasions to eat, from 'Everything Schmears and Dips' to pasta, meat, and veg, this book is your go-to guide for foolproof dishes that come together quickly. With special 'Everything You Want' tips to mix things up and boost flavor, …
"It may be scant solace, but history will be particularly harsh to a subset of Trump enablers with a few key things in common: They have money and power. They represent intuitions that are central in determining whether America remains a free, functioning…
"In the summer of 2015, Nadia Bowers's beloved older sister, Sasha--a social worker and Ivy League graduate--was found in her car in a restaurant parking lot in their hometown outside New Haven, Connecticut, dead from a fentanyl overdose. Plunged into gri…
"In 2014, Nadia Murad was living in northern Iraq when her world was shattered. Fighters from the so-called Islamic State attacked her village, massacring hundreds—including her mother and six of her brothers—and forcing her, along with thousands of Yazid…
" After Donald Trump won the 2024 election, Sarah Longwell did what she's done nearly every week for the past eight years: She sat down with voters. She conducted hundreds of focus groups, listening to thousands of ordinary Americans-Republicans, Democrat…
"In the follow-up to Anthem: Rush in the ’70s, Martin Popoff brings together canon analysis, cultural context, and extensive firsthand interviews to celebrate Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart at the peak of their persuasive power. Rush was one of t…
This book explores "the concept of using non-traditional techniques and materials in crewel or Jacobean embroidery. It showcases four large projects, each with an accompanying small project similar in technique, and shows needle workers how to be creative…
"Among the many reasons that John Steinbeck has reached the highest tier of the American literary canon is what we have come to understand as his prescient progressivism: human dignity in the face of industrialization, a celebration of the migrant laborer…
"Drawing on deep archival research across continents, historian Hans van de Ven tells the dramatic story of how Asia’s people mobilized to defeat both Japanese aggression and European imperialism, forging modern Asia in the process. By the early twentieth…
"In September 2025, following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Governor Spencer Cox stood at a podium and addressed a fractured and grieving nation. He urged Americans to find a way to stop hating one another, or—at the very least, he said—to stop shoo…
"If you’ve ever wished you could paint but didn’t know where to begin, this supportive, step-by-step manual will take you from your very first brushstrokes to creating finished watercolor masterpieces with confidence. Renowned artist Charles Evans reveals…
"Histamine Response For Dummies explores one of the body’s most powerful chemical messengers. This book breaks down the basics of allergic reactions, and it explains why histamine response is about much more than just allergies. Written in a style that’s …
"Apple's MacBook Neo is the company's most affordable laptop ever, and it's packed with power — up to 50 percent faster for everyday tasks, all-day battery life, and seamless iPhone integration. MacBook Neo For Dummies helps you set up your new computer, …
"When Donald Trump left office in January 2021, most observers thought his political career was over. Silenced on social media, pilloried by the press, and targeted for prosecution, the ex-president’s future appeared bleak. But in the months and years tha…
"The Velvet Underground & Nico was released in the spring of 1967. For decades, the cliche has been that it initially only sold 10,000 copies, though everyone who bought it supposedly started a band. It is the definition of a record whose influence outstr…
"The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Thirty-five years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is now single "best" college, only the best college for you! This…
"Afia Amoako grew up in a kitchen that was never quiet, never empty, and never boring. Food, she understood from a young age, was the essence of her family's Ghanaian culture. It was represented in the red palm oil that colored their rice; it was pounded …
"Friends. Lovers. Therapists. ‘"Deathbots." AI is taking on unprecedented roles for millions of us every day – but how are these new relationships rewiring us? Beyond those who are using chatbots for everyday tasks, many are turning to them as friends, m…
"One summer not long ago, bookseller Katie Clapham began chronicling life at the small independent bookstore she runs with her mother in the English seaside town of Lytham St Annes. Her cozy bookshop diaries detail the romance and frustration of running y…
"Anthony O'Neal provides the practical tools and everyday habits needed to build margin even if you're starting from zero. Drawing from his own story and years of coaching thousands toward financial freedom, Anthony shows you how to create real breathing …
""Just be yourself" is popular advice that most of us hear throughout our lives. But what sounds like simple wisdom is much more complex in today’s world. All too often, we feel a gap between our private selves and how we behave and appear to others in ou…
"From the bestselling author behind Cook Once, Eat All Week, holistic nutritionist Cassy Joy Garcia delivers 30 weeks of protein-packed recipes in The Protein Meal Prep Plan—your go-to guide for powerhouse dinners that are big on comfort and flavor. Each …
"With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer’s, you’ll climb the stones of the Giant’s Causeway; marvel at the ancient ruins of the Burren, Newgrange, and the Hill of Tara; learn about the sobering history of The Troubles from former comba…
![Rick Steves best of Germany [5th edition] : with Salzburg / Rick Steves.](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781641717052/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"With this book, visit Rick's favorite German destinations and plan your perfect trip. Munich; Salzburg, Austria; Bavarian Alps; Rothenburg & the Romantic Road; Rhine Valley; Berlin. Craft your ideal itinerary using Rick's time-tested advice. Follow Rick'…
"At 9:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an American bomber pierced the skies over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The single bomb it dropped unleashed an atomic hurricane that toppled homes, vaporized birds in flight, and carbonized humans. Three days later, a s…
"If Americans today still recognize the name Mahalia Jackson, they might recall that she was perhaps the greatest gospel singer who ever lived. But for many people, there is no awareness at all, not even for an entertainer whose "Move On Up a Little Highe…
![Rick Steves Iceland [4th edition] / Rick Steves with Cameron Hewitt & Ian Watson.](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781641717014/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"Northern lights and the midnight sun. Vast glaciers, fiery volcanoes, and thundering waterfalls. The Golden Circle, Reykjavík, and the Blue Lagoon. Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Iceland. I…
"Biological sex is as nuanced as gender. Many of us are biologically more typically masculine in some ways and more typically feminine in others. The constellation of traits that make up our sex identity are wide-ranging and often overlap. Height, strengt…
"'That second plane looked eagerly alive,' Martin Amis wrote, 'galvanized with malice, and wholly alien.' The Second Plane brings Martin Amis's piercing gaze to the events of September 11, 2001--a day that split the modern world in two. Moving between fic…
"Return to the roots of what makes bread special--made from scratch, using just a handful of fresh ingredients, and creating memories through every slice. Organic cottage baker Emily Harryman gently guides you through the nuances of sourdough so you can b…
"From school and sports to college admissions and parental and societal expectations, young people are navigating an environment where success is demanded at every turn—often at the cost of their well-being. During his tenure as Dean of Curriculum at the …
"The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor” as it has since 1792, and, with the 2027 edition, it continues this tradition. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its accuracy and honesty, the Almanac deli…
"The hunter-as-conservationist is one of the most intentional ways to live in deep connection with the land. And the hunting community is changing; hunters are becoming more urban, more politically diverse, and hunters from all backgrounds are increasingl…
"... Covers everything you need to get there, from navigating the application process to working through all three exam domains. You'll find clear breakdowns of traditional, agile, and hybrid approaches, plus an online practice question bank for hands-on …
"Invasive species are consistently vilified as a major threat to the ecosystems we call home. But Undesirable reveals there is much more to this story and offers surprising ideas about our relationship with the natural world. Over the past five hundred ye…
"Almost everyone wants to do good in some form—in their communities, through their work, or for a cause they care about. And yet, these dreams often get pushed aside by the pressing needs of daily life, and we give up before we even start. The good news i…
"DREAM IT Fully updated and revised Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Canyon National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails in Grand Canyon National Park that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views a…
"Whether you're a beginner looking to take up an eco-friendly hobby, or an established crafter looking to ditch harmful petroleum-based resins, these 33 projects provide essential advice for creating your own botanical jewelry. You'll learn to select, pic…
"Tells the stories of eight radical women who responded to social oppression and helped create the modernist movement"--Provided by publisher.
"Lea Korsgaard's number one international bestseller tells the story of the year she spent tracking every species of butterfly in her native Denmark-suffused with beauty and wonder, The Butterfly Season is a love letter to the natural world, and an unforg…
"Happy snacking, Don't die! is a guidebook to urban and suburban foraging. It will include delicious recipes with an inclusive, socially conscious perspective from social media sensation and foraging expert, @blackforager"--Provided by publisher.
"On September 1, 2016, Colin Kaepernick took a knee during "The Star Spangled Banner," but the world never fully understood the whole story. Not the "why" or the cost of his courage. That story begins in Turlock, California, where Kaepernick, a Black kid …
"Tuebor is the story of an honest, hard-working yet naive young man who chose to leave the safety of civilian life for a career of a dedicated police officer. Whether an aspiring police officer, a current police officer or someone who is interested in und…
"From the 1950s to the 1980s, the many dramas of American political life had one common denominator: Roy Cohn. In his twenties, the infamous young prosecutor sent Julius and Ethel Rosenberg to the electric chair, and as the chief aide to Senator Joe McCar…
"Ke Huy Quan’s Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in L.A.’s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whi…
"With 100 million books in print world-wide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan Coben has much to teach us about the creative process. Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is…
"In this deeply personal and insightful book, Isabel Allende delves into her creative process, reflecting on nearly half a century of writing that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. For Allende, writing is more than a craft. It is an addiction,…
"Whether you've got 15 minutes to throw something together or an hour to cook up a storm, Zena's got you covered with 85 recipes that deliver knockout flavor every time. Need a lazy dinner for yourself? Check. Cooking a quick meal for others? Check. Havin…
"His only child is lured to a mysterious castle in the forests of New England late one night, sending Jon Ronson on an extraordinary adventure into a dark world of unmoored men desperately searching for purpose and control--whatever the cost. With zero wa…
"In the book his fans have been waiting for, one of the internet’s most beloved therapists, Kier Gaines, sets the record straight: mantras and toxic positivity won’t solve your problems. Instead, Gaines offers a bold new path to getting what you want in l…
"From evolution to capitalism, our belief in the 'survival of the fittest' has shaped our view of the world. But we got it wrong—and our mistake has brought us to the brink. In Togetherness, evolutionary biologist Rowan Hooper shows us that all life on E…
"When Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith crowned Martin Sorge the winner of The Great American Baking Show in 2023, few would have guessed that his baking journey began with him setting the microwave on fire trying to make a biscuit. But after years spent in t…
"Inside Curved Quilting with Confidence, Angela shares her techniques for piecing perfect curves, then shows how quarter-circle blocks and other curved shapes can transform your quilting. Explore teardrops, arabesques, flowers, simple curved pathways, and…
"In this sharp and often entertaining tour through antiquity, Emily Wilson--whose renditions of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad have captured a generation's imagination--explores the complicated terrain of reading and writing about the ancient past. Drawing on …
"In 1594, English adventurer Sir Walter Ralegh heard the story of a lost city in South America from a Spanish conquistador. Setting out from Plymouth in February 1595, Ralegh reached the mouth of the Orinoco River and traveled over four hundred miles inla…
"Maintaining a high-protein diet doesn’t mean you have to eat meat. Recipe developer and content creator Grace Elkus specializes in easy, high-protein vegetarian recipes that transform powerhouse ingredients like beans, eggs, tofu, and cottage cheese into…
"Christmas at the farmhouse has all the wonder of a classic Christmas, plus extra doses of coziness and charm. Think festive brunches, family gatherings around a table laden with the most delicious foods, party appetizers, holiday punches and hot drinks, …
![Pardon my book : ten years of the best (and worst) in sports from Pardon my take / Big Cat and PFT Commenter; [foreword by Joe Buck].](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063510807/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"It’s finally here! Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this entertaining yearbook takes fans behind t…
F"From proper crusty bread, pillowy soft cinnamon rolls and glorious layered cakes to fudgy brownies, incredibly flaky rough puff pastry and delicate patisserie – everything that once seemed impossible to make gluten-free can now be baked by you. Baked to…
"In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a …
This time is different : eight centuries of financial folly / Carmen M. Reinhart, Kenneth S. Rogoff.
"Throughout history, rich and poor countries alike have been lending, borrowing, crashing, and recovering their way through an extraordinary range of financial crises. Each time, the experts have chimed, “this time is different”—claiming that the old rule…
"Teleportation, time machines, force fields, and interstellar space ships—the stuff of science fiction or potentially attainable future technologies? Entertaining, informative, and imaginative, Physics of the Impossible probes the very limits of human ing…
"Richard Siken’s Crush is a powerful collection of poems driven by obsession and love. Siken writes with ferocity, and his reader hurtles unstoppably with him. His poetry is confessional, gay, savage, and charged with violent eroticism. In the world of Am…
"Volume 2 of the gripping epic masterpiece, the story of Solzhenitsyn's entrance into the Soviet prison camps, where he would remain for nearly a decade." --back cover
"Louis Comfort Tiffany considered his Favrile glass, produced between the 1890s and 1920s, his signature artistic achievement. Now highly collectible, the glass underscores one-of-a-kind quality—every piece was blown and decorated by hand. This definitive…
"Most predictions fail, often at great cost to society, because experts and laypeople mistake more confident predictions for more accurate ones. But overconfidence is often the reason for failure. If our appreciation of uncertainty improves, our predictio…
"David Haskell has won acclaim for eloquent writing and deep engagement with the natural world. Now, he brings his powers of observation to the biological networks that surround all species, including humans. Haskell repeatedly visits a dozen trees, explo…
"From African American to Asian American, indigenous to immigrant, "multiracial" to "mixedblood," the diversity of cultures in today's world is reflected in our richly various stories--stories of creation and destruction, displacement and heartbreak, hope…
"On September 25, 1930, Adolf Hitler appeared before Germany’s Supreme Court and outlined his plans to destroy the Weimar Republic through democratic means. The judge asked, “So, only through constitutional means?” Hitler replied, “Jawohl!” Barely two yea…
"As Jimi Hendrix’s road manager, Eric Barrett was there when the amps blew in Milan, when Hendrix set Woodstock ablaze, when paranoia crackled through the Toronto airport, when his music electrified a sea of 600,000 at the Isle of Wight, and in the quiet …
"Why bake small batch breads? Maybe you’re serving just one or two. Or you’re looking to minimize food waste. Maybe you’re a new baker just learning the techniques—a small bread is lower-risk than a large loaf. Maybe you don’t own a stand mixer or you’ve …
"The must-have book for curious minds is back and brimming with the most recent record-breaking feats across eight action-packed chapters. This edition goes green! From the dazzling neon-green cover, to a spotlight on GWR's biggest green stars including f…
"A century of conventional farming has left our planet with sick soil. Once fertile farmlands are now dusty and degraded, accelerating food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and climate change. David Montgomery has devoted decades to investigating this damag…
"Frommer's books aren't written by A.I. like so many of the no-name brands you'll see in online bookstores. Nor are they penned by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based jou…
"From Mesopotamia’s thriving trade hubs to the spectacular cities of the Inca, such as Machu Picchu, Civilizations Map By Map charts the rise and fall of more than 90 pioneering early societies. A combination of specially commissioned storytelling maps an…
"Richard Watts, advisor and legal counsel to America’s wealthiest families, shares cautionary tales of how financial inheritance can create conflict for those who receive it. If you intend to leave money to your kids, you need to read this heartfelt deep …
"Everyone’s favorite grandma is back with a comprehensive guide to caring for the home, whether you live in a house or apartment. Through their decades of experience as homeowners, Babs and her husband—aka Mr. Babs—have figured out the most efficient way …
"We say we want community. Successful teams. High-performing colleagues and workplaces. Dynamic friend groups. Yet many of us don’t understand the crucial element we need to forge long-lasting communities in our lives: healthy conflict. In The Art of Figh…
![Plants for pollinators : create a pollinator-friendly haven with more than 200 flowering plants / [authors: Dr. Jessica Ware, Dr. Andrew Salisbury, Benjamin Brough [and 7 others]]](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217137633/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"Pollinator populations—whether bees, bats, flies, birds, or moths—are declining globally, and there’s an urgent need to reverse the decline. And that’s where gardens come in. Any outside space can help sustain and increase wildlife, but how can your gard…
In 2022, Vladimir Putin commanded Russian forces to invade Ukraine, producing a rupture with the United States and Europe the world has not seen since the Cold War. In addition to unleashing immense losses on the Ukrainian people, the war turned into a lo…
"Drawing on newly discovered archival materials and previously overlooked documents—from both Germany, where Hannah Arendt was born to a Jewish family in 1906, and the United States, where she was a citizen from 1950—Thomas Meyer tells the story of an int…
![Fodor's big island of Hawaii [10th edition] / writers: Karen Anderson, Kristina Anderson.](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781640979147/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"Whether you want to view an active volcano, see the beaches of the Kohala Coast, or visit the scenic Waipio Valley, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor’s Big Island of Hawaii guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated…
"You know the lively exclamation mark, the controversial semicolon, and the often-omitted apostrophe, but would you recognize a percontation point? How about an obelus? In this irreverent and delightfully intellectual book, Florence Hazrat argues that all…
"The ultimate guide to celebrating the best time of year, with everything you need to get into the spooky spirit. Containing simple recipes, such as pumpkin pie brownies, witch finger cookies, and blood orange margaritas, styling tips and crafts like how …
"We often equate peak performance with relentless effort-early mornings, intense workouts, and unwavering discipline. But what if the true catalyst for excellence lies not in exertion, but in restoration? Pulling from one of the world's largest physiologi…
"With her playful spirit and lovingly chaotic home life, Alex MacLaren has captured the hearts of parents everywhere simply trying to get dinner on the table. From elevating inexpensive cuts of meat with bold flavors to employing her secret weapon-cheese-…
"An indispensable, first-of-its-kind roadmap for parents and educators of neurodivergent children, packed with science-backed strategies and real-life stories to help every child thrive in and beyond the classroom"--Provided by publisher.
"Recreate cute pets in crochet! Make huggable plushies of beloved animal companions with this collection of creative crochet patterns. Glory Shofowora shares an array of adorable pets using soft chenille yarn and easy techniques— perfect for beginners. Ma…
"M-22, the 116-mile state highway that wraps around Michigan’s little pinky like a glove, is often crowned our most beautiful drive. The scenery is great but what is truly remarkable is the amount of public land M-22 passes through. The highway winds thro…
"They seemed to be polar opposites . . . Augustus: vivid, volatile and promiscuous. He was a hero among romantics and bohemians, celebrated as one of the great British talents of his generation. Gwen’s art was magnificent, but she was also more reserved, …
"There is something simply soul-soothing about being in nature. In fact, research shows that spending time outside can improve the immune system, combat stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and boost self-esteem. Around the globe, rising movements are …
"The impact of Indian boarding schools has been devastating for generations of Native Americans, and the aftershocks continue to affect their descendants today. Michigan was home to three: in Baraga, Harbor Springs and Mt. Pleasant. The last to close was …
"After completing the final version of his general theory of relativity in November 1915, Albert Einstein wrote a book about relativity for a popular audience. This new edition of Einstein's book features an authoritative English translation of the text a…
"Christopher Nolan’s, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron." --Publisher's website.
"Frustrated by opaque agent frameworks that hide how things work? This book gives you complete control by guiding you through building a fully functional, extensible agentic AI framework in Python without relying on external orchestration tools. You’ll be…
"Scandinavian Gardens brings together 26 remarkable gardens – both grand and intimate, historic and contemporary – from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Personally selected from the pages of cutting edge Swedish garden magazine Trädgårdsliv, these gardens are …
"Meet the Chubblings, the chubby amigurumi animals that are about to become your next crochet obsession. So, what exactly is a Chubbling? Take a small crochet animal. Add a tiny handmade sweater. Give it a generous helping of squish, a sprinkle of cottag…
"In 1872, a new Japanese government’s first diplomatic delegation to the United States was greeted with rapturous welcome in San Francisco. For over ten days of lavish parties, the city’s elite admired the emissaries’ silk robes and noble bearing and bega…