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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"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…
"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…
"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, …
"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
"Volume 3 of the Nobel Prize winner’s towering masterpiece: Solzhenitsyn’s moving account of resistance within the Soviet labor camps and his own release after eight years." --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…
"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 …
"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…
"The future of our country lies in all of our hands. From protecting voting rights and public schools to finding courage in the face of fear, Skye Perryman makes the case that defending democracy isn’t the job of lawyers or politicians alone—it’s a role f…
"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…
"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.
"The 14th century reflects two contradictory images: on the one hand a glittering time of crusades, castles, cathedrals, chivalry, and the exquisitely decorated Books of Hours; on the other, a time of ferocity, spiritual agony–a world of chaos. Barbara Tu…
"From the groundbreaking trans scholar Susan Stryker, a provocative, genre-bending call to reconsider the story we tell about gender itself. That gender is a hotly contested topic becomes ever clearer as antigender ideology continues to be mobilized by th…
"Nobody likes doing paperwork, and Americans do a lot of it. Filing your taxes and getting a driver’s license is bad enough. Negotiating with your doctor and insurer or getting out of a rental contract is worse. And accessing disaster assistance, unemploy…
"If you've ever found yourself in an endless loop of decorating and decluttering, you're not alone. We've been told that a peaceful home means a nearly empty home. But peace isn't found in emptiness; it's found in intention. Myquillyn Smith, the origina…
"Since the horrific murder of Sharon Tate in 1969, the names Charles Manson and Roman Polanski have been brutally linked. But new analysis of the parallel and intertwining stories of these two men reveals a connection that preceded that fateful day. Mans…
![Frommer's Athens & the Greek Islands [4th edition] / by Stephen Brewer.](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781628876857/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"Planning a vacation to Greece is not a dummy-proof endeavor. Some Greek islands are struggling with overtourism; and Athens is a city that brings out strong feelings, both positive and negative, in travelers. This book cuts through the noise, giving real…
"When crime journalist Maria DiLorenzo mailed a letter to Gary Ridgway, she never expected him to reply. He refused to speak to reporters and would send only religious materials back to anyone who contacted him in prison—if he replied at all. But instead …
"Learn to sew your own low-waste, size-free wardrobe—starting with a simple square. Tired of confusing sizing charts and tissue-paper patterns? Discover a beginner-friendly method that’s inclusive, modern, and sustainable with It Starts with a Square. I…
"In 1991, fifteen-year-old James Spooner arrives in the West Village, hopeful that he’s finally escaped the extremist racism of his Southern California desert town, yet unsure what New York City will make of a tartan-plaid-and-leather-clad biracial kid wi…
"Sinclair Lewis is said to have warned: When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross. On January 6, 2021, Rep. Jared Huffman saw something chillingly close to that vision. Thousands of Christians following self-decl…
"Overly dramatic. Irrational. Too sensitive. These are some of the labels applied to those of us who are emotionally triggered by everyday moments. Whether it’s a delayed text message, a last-minute invite, or a subtle shift in tone, what begins as a flic…
"In 1990, a youthful Earl Swift backpacked the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, a transformative experience that colored every aspect of his later life. He emerged from his hike across the rugged, sky-high roof of fourteen eastern states a sharper…
"The word curry, derived from the Tamil word kari has come to describe a diverse set of dishes from several Asian cultures—from Indian to Thai to Japanese and beyond. Kari is Sheil Shukla’s love letter to this iconic food, with 75 plant-based recipes for …
"The thing that sets humans apart from other animals is our ability to create, to imagine how one thing could become something else. For millennia, art and science, fueled by creativity, have driven the advancement of civilization. From Socrates to Galile…
"Weather affects us all the time--often in surprising ways--but there are steps we can take to work with the weather and not against it, benefiting our mental health in the process. For Professor Trevor Harley, understanding the weather and how it impacts…
"From the Côte d'Azur to the cliffs of Normandy, along the banks of the Seine to the Alps, this is the ultimate literary tour of France. In this sparkling new narrative--traveling in a loop around France, from Le Havre to Paris--Peter Fiennes explores Fra…
""All I want to say to you is, 'You are the Beloved,' and all I hope is that you can hear these words as spoken to you with all the tenderness and force that love can hold. My only desire is to make these words reverberate in every corner of your being - …
![The big book of knots : the complete guide to over 300 knots for all uses / Graham MacLachlan ; [translated by Emilie Declaron].](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781399429856/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"This big and fantastically varied knot guide will help you in any situation where a knot is needed, whether you're in the countryside, at sea, on the summits, in the city, or even at home in the kitchen. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instr…
"When Silicon Valley says it is ‘‘moving fast and breaking things,’’ the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rul…
"Have you ever spotted a quilt in the illustration of a children’s book? In Storybook Quilts, author and designer Laura Piland presents a delightful collection of 14 quilt patterns, each inspired by the pages of beloved picture books. With clear instruct…
"We've been fighting the wrong enemy. For decades, medicine has pointed its weapons at symptoms like memory loss, tremors, headache, and lethargy, while ignoring the root causes of diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and major depression. In Brain Def…
"Discover the incredible uses of 40 home-grown and foraged ingredients for making a variety of original brew-it-yourself recipes. You will learn how to grow, find, harvest, dry, and store ingredients including berries, roots, seeds, leaves, and flowers--p…
"Have you ever swapped stories on a porch with Amish snowbirds in Florida? Searched for reindeer with the Siberian Yupik in Alaska? Been a guest on a houseboat deep in the Louisiana bayou? Peter Santenello hadn't either, until after years spent traveling …
"Cozy up with Amigurumi Animals, the cutest of crochet books! With just a hook, a ball of yarn, and some stuffing, you can bring an amigurumi friend to life in a single afternoon. Featuring over 50 cuddly crochet creatures designed by Anabelle McElhaney –…
"Growing up in Puerto Rico, food had as much of an impact on Omi Hopper’s life as the culture. When her family moved to the mainland, Omi began to lose her connection with the island. So, she started cookingconomi to tie her life as a wife and mother to h…
"The Functional Home delivers expert-level insight made approachable and easy to follow, without the high price tag of hiring a home design specialist. Professional designer and social media star Julie Jones (@juliejones_designs) spills all her secrets an…
"Remember the ’80s, the decade that brought us boom boxes, cool shades, neon everything, and MTV? Food writer and snack philosopher Alex P. Taylor, the Nacho King of Connecticut, brings that playful, maximalist sensibility to the page in Totally Nachrageo…
"Three of Europe's greatest rivers share the same geological cradle: one fertile patch of Alpine ice in the jagged heights of central Switzerland. Coursing down through the peaks, the Rhine, the Rhone, and the Po gave birth to three different European cul…
"One dog's love. One man's journey. When Matthew Sigman's beloved dog, Augie, died, his world fell apart. His boyfriend broke up with him. His work dried up. Even the ceiling of his West Village apartment collapsed. Heartbroken and adrift, Matthew did the…
"What would drive a man to exhume the body of his daughter and remove her heart? That question has haunted Aaron Mahnke, creator and host of the award-winning podcast Lore. Fueled by a decade of research, Mahnke excavates the past to understand the hyster…
"Courtney Dial Whitmore’s latest is a Christmas entertaining book that offers readers a charming collection of gingerbread-themed projects and recipes. Each chapter features creative ideas for festive parties, gingerbread tutorials and crafts, and coordin…
"What if you didn't need Bali to find yourself? For 14 years, Traci Saulsberry led communications at NBC, becoming one of the youngest Black executives at the company. She had everything a modern woman is told to want—the house, her son, the high-powered …
"Crochet your way into a world of soft, squishable joy! Zac Doar, the creator behind Crochet me Zaddy, shares his signature quick, no-sew patterns for crafting acorable, pocket-sized plushies that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Inside, you'll fin…
"Much in history is headlong but few grand transformations have been more precipitate or more heedless than the rise of... the Artificial State," writes Jill Lepore in this passionate account of how rule by machine has ravaged the world. Inspired by Hanna…
"We live in a world that wants answers. Answers provide solutions to our problems, teach us about the world, and help us navigate our lives. But we rush toward answers forgetting, that it is questions that set the course. Questions are a form of power, as…
"On Home in a Heartbeat, Galey Alix surprises and transforms families’ homes in just a three-day window. Now she has created a high-level guide and road map readers can follow when (re)designing their own spaces. Once a high-powered finance broker, Alix t…
"For being so abundant in our world, acorns are pretty overlooked. With their distinctive dimpled caps and reputation for squirrels' favorite treat, it seems like there's not much to them. In Acorns, naturalist and photographer Charles Hood shows us that …
"Can one person change the world? In his acclaimed and influential books Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now, in Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings, he studies …
"In March 1998, the Bradley family--Ron, Iva, and their children, Amy and Brad--boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long Caribbean cruise. The trip was a chance to celebrate Ron's success at work and Amy's college graduation. In the early hours of…
"How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute…
"This revised and expanded edition of Peanuts Cross-Stitch contains twenty-four stitchable designs, including playful portraits of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and Woodstock, as well as classic quotes form Charles M. Schulz's iconic comic strips. .…
"How do cats do it? They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends—without saying one word. They’re frequently hilarious, often heroic, and surprisingly human. And we learn so much from them, too. You’ll find yourself laughing …
"D. W. Pasulka uncovers a hidden history of alleged contact between human and nonhuman intelligences—some framed as angels, others as UFOs/UAP—interwoven with the rise of artificial intelligence and the dream of immortality. Pasulka examines the science o…
"You can live a beautiful life filled with meaning and purpose. In This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares how recognizing God’s grace can make your everyday life something spec…
"A fitting tribute to the most popular and provocative professional wrestler of all time. Step into the ring as David Shoemaker wrestles with the legacy of the iconic Hulk Hogan. Why Hulk Hogan Matters traces the explosive heat and heel turns of how Hulk …
"Matt Broussard--known to millions as @ACookNamedMatt proves that great food isn't complicated. Matt's superpower is making things easy, not just making them look easy. Drawing inspiration from the Texas border to Asia and back again he gives home cooks o…
"In this unconventional journey through the history of art, philosopher and artist Daisy Dixon explores works of art that society has condemned as depraved, obscene, or dangerous, from prehistoric sculpture to extreme metal music, videogames to classical …
"Big cities and small towns. Road trips through desert landscapes and hikes through lush forests. Regional cuisine and world-famous entertainment. The USA is bursting with iconic experiences for every kind of traveller. Whatever your dream trip involves, …
"No child should grow up like Sandi Smith. At age three, she was locked in a closet. By age eight, she was behind the wheel of a car, and by age nine, she was forced to hunt deer for food. She was bartered as a child laborer to pick pinto beans and forced…
"Each entry contains all the necessary information for students and parents to complete the application process, including eligibility requirements, how to obtain an application, how to get more information about each award, sponsor website listings, awar…
"Alex Snodgrass is the go-to source if you’re craving an easy, healthy, and delicious meal—she’s shared hundreds of those recipes on her award-winning blog, The Defined Dish, and in her three bestselling cookbooks. After more than a decade of sharing reci…
"There is no mystery more compelling in the history of mountaineering than the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine close to the summit of Mount Everest on June 8, 1924. Over 100 years after they were last seen ‘going strong for the top,’ the …
![Poland [2026] / this edition updated by contributor Carlos Canal Huarte.](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780241736791/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"A centuries-long story of adventure runs through the Boundary Waters. Stretching from northern Minnesota into the Canadian Shield, this lake-dappled expanse—long an Indigenous homeland and later also a fur trading hub—is the most visited designated wilde…
"When Emily Eakin arrived at Harvard in the late 1980s, she fell under the spell of an eclectic body of philosophical texts by a handful of French authors. This was French theory, a set of recondite ideas that had taken American campuses by a storm during…
"When author A.A. Milne was inspired to create the Winnie the Pooh stories for his young son, he could never have imagined what the future held. Combined with the drawings of E.H. Shepard, the timeless adventures of Pooh and Christopher Robin in the Hundr…
"They sparked revolutions, freed the enslaved, won the vote, redefined leadership, defended human rights, demanded justice, and reported from the frontlines of war. Her America brings to life Mercy Otis Warren, Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sus…
"Created for those who love exploring Lake Michigan's shores, this guide is your go-to for identifying rocks. Explore this complete visual guide of shoreline stones with detailed descriptions and characteristics, alongside invaluable tips, tricks, and ess…
![Budapest / [contributor Craig Turp].](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780241798157/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"A stroll around historic Castle Hill. Relaxing in an Art Deco thermal bath. Raising a toast in a ruin pub. There are so many reasons to visit Budapest. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide b…
"Kayaking in the Norwegian Fjords. Sampling Scandi craft beer in Trondheim. Admiring the northern lights in Tromsø. There’s lots to see and do in Norway. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion"--Publisher website.
"Discover delicious, allergy-friendly meals with Easy Allergy-Free Cooking by Kayla Cappiello. This inclusive cookbook is perfect for anyone with food allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences—whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or vegeta…
"Why does trusting God feel so natural in some areas of life--and so difficult in others? Could it be that your struggle isn't just internal but part of a deeper spiritual battle over your identity? It's time to recognize those unseen attacks and reconnec…
"A guide to finding your way back to the joy, imagination, silliness, and creativity of being a child"-- Provided by publisher.
"Over the last half-century, humanity has taken more from the Earth than in all prior history combined. The planet is littered with the vast scars of extraction – yet, ironically, it is only by confronting the ruins of our 'old' world that we can find the…
"A staggering examination of how America's wealthiest infiltrated the government and allied with dictators, transforming the U.S. from democracy to oligarchy. For years, a small group of billionaires has amassed increasing power, steering American politic…
"You Do You features flexible, flavor-packed recipes that are incredible as written but designed to be tweaked endlessly, with tons of substitution options to help get your creative juices flowing and encourage customization. With recipes from staple brea…
"The riveting story of a charismatic doctor who evangelized a transformative psychedelic treatment, leading to the global spread of "the god molecule" while leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. The Sonoran Desert is a place of extremes: inhospitabl…
"Savor fabulous food while hitting your protein goals. These 200+ meals and snacks show just how delicious everyday food can be while maximizing protein and increasing fiber, too. No matter your reason for eating high protein, this book has what you need.…
"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…
"Languages can be killed in many ways: war, the climate crisis, nationalism, and even quiet choices made at the dinner table. Around the world, an unprecedented shift is drawing speakers toward national and global lingua francas. For some, that means losi…
![Rick Steves Ireland [2026] / Rick Steves & Pat O'Connor.](https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781641716970/lc.gif&client=cadlmi&type=unbound)
"From charming towns and lush valleys to lively cities and mossy ruins, the Emerald Isle is yours to discover with Rick Steves!" --Provided by publisher.
"Vintage presents the paperback edition of the wild and brilliant writings of Lester Bangs–the most outrageous and popular rock critic of the 1970s–edited and with an introduction by the reigning dean of rack critics, Greil Marcus." --Publisher's website
"Digital SAT Prep 2027/2028 For Dummies helps you open doors to competitive programs and valuable scholarships. With this user-friendly book, you’ve got a straightforward path to preparing effectively and walking into test day feeling ready. Get a clear b…
"Christmas is the number #1 reason quilters take to their machines to make gifts and festive home dec, starting months before to piece, layer, and quilt their creations in time for the giving season. With 25 Christmas-inspired blocks, the Festive Blocks f…
"Balancing a full plate of responsibilities—from work to home to kids—can be a handful. Add cooking three wholesome meals a day (plus snacks), and it can feel downright impossible. Social media may make it look effortless, but the truth is, it’s not. More…
"Exiled from the Soviet Union and living under constant threat, Leon Trotsky believed that by 1937 he had found sanctuary in Mexico City. What he did not see was the vast clandestine machinery Stalin had already set in motion -one that [stretched] beyond …
"400 BC. The Persian prince Cyrus the Younger hires an army of Greek soldiers to oust his brother from the Persian throne. But when Cyrus dies in battle during the army’s trek through the middle east, the army is stranded deep in enemy territory. Led by X…
"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 …
"Why do some people bounce back from adversity while others stay stuck? We all face stress and setbacks, but not everyone recovers the same way. What makes the difference? Executive leadership coach, educator, and TEDx speaker Leslie M. Bosserman has spen…
"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…
"Step into enchanted forests, ancient groves, and wildflower meadows to uncover the magical power of plants that have guided us through the depths of human experience. Wicked Roots delves into the sacred relationship between humans and the natural world,…
"Ready to finally understand Italian without translating every word?...Through 200 selected words and phrases, along with cultural insights, real-life context, and memorable anecdotes, Margherita Berti, founder of Italian Matters and educator to millions …