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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"Widely considered the Mother of the Modernist garden, Mien Ruys (1904-1999) is one of the most influential gardeners and landscape architects of the 20th Century. The Gardens of Mien Ruys is the first authorized book in English to discuss her life, influ…
"In 1925, the Indianapolis-born Janet Flanner took an assignment to write a regular ‘Letter from Paris’ for a lighthearted humor magazine called The New Yorker. She’d come to Paris to with dreams of writing about “Beauty with a Capital B.” Her employer, s…
"What turns a winning team into a dynasty? According to many, legitimate dynasties are teams that not only won two or more titles but combine personality, superstar talent, and consistent winning seasons. They are teams that you either love or love to hat…
Whether you want to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, or build new kitchen skills, Don't Think About Dinner provides everything you need to confidently approach every meal of the day--from shopping and stock…
"A vital guide to the most pressing health concerns women face-including fertility, menstrual health, chronic pain, menopause, and beyond. The medical field has long ignored women's unique health needs, assuming our bodies are the same as men's. But this …
"More than 40 years before a Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River, a desperate race against time took place nearby in overwhelming conditions. Washington, DC, was in the grips of a historic snow…
"This...book features 20 timeless patterns inspired by the sea, wind and spirit of each island, perfect for knitters seeking one-of-a-kind garments infused with a touch of coastal magic. From the outer Hebrides, whose ‘poetry, history and stories are vis…
"What if your body already has all the healing tools it needs—and you just need to learn how to activate them? In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Victoria Maizes, a pioneer of integrative medicine, reveals the remarkable power of what she calls the “rapid …
"Welcome to Frugality Version 2.0. Never has such a compelling case been made for putting your wallet away and looking around at every other form of pleasure with freshly attentive eyes. Annie and Adam are lifelong cheapskates who operate on the principle…
"Step into the extraordinary world of Marion Hayden, Detroit’s 'Queen of the Bass' and 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist. This...monograph celebrates a musical journey spanning five decades, from a young girl discovering jazz in her father’s record collection to…
"I saw my first Blakiston’s fish owl in the Russian province of Primorye, a coastal talon of land hooking south into the belly of Northeast Asia . . . No scientist had seen a Blakiston’s fish owl so far south in a hundred years . . . When he was just a f…
"Every December, millions of people around the globe adorn their homes, offices, and town squares with lavishly decorated Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season. Yet few pause to wonder: Where did this tradition come from? And in an age of climat…
"Here to the rescue of everyone who has celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, or simply likes the idea of baking with alternative flours, come over 30 recipes for festive cookies, shortbread, bars, and more using oat flour, sorghum flour, teff, coconut fl…
"No campaign during World War II contained more spinetingling drama, outstanding courage, and heartbreaking tragedy than the Arctic convoys. Yet they—and the multifaceted battle of the Arctic that had to be fought to get them through to Russia—remain one …
"In this radiant work of creative nonfiction, internationally beloved novelist Val McDermid delivers a dazzling ode to a lost world, ruminating on a single winter in her life as she journeys into the heart of the season's ever-evolving community-based tra…
"Create your very own weird and fun-loving companions with this collection of simple, no- or low-sew amigurumi patterns. Led by creative pattern designer Alleshen Hamilton of GheeBeans Crafty, you can stitch up the cuddly, strange creatures of your dreams…
"Books are our first and most lasting form of information technology. Books preserve ideas, yes, but they also provoke new ones— they are true tools for thinking. In The Idea Machine, Joel J. Miller shows that books are one of the most important but overl…
"From the Outer Banks to the Great Smoky Mountains, discover the best of the Tar Heel State with Moon North Carolina. Inside you’ll find: •Flexible itineraries, including scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a weekend in Great Smoky Mountains Natio…
"How do the stories we tell about Midwestern places influence or reflect our experiences? How is the literature of a place or a region relevant to the people who live there? In this expanisve anthology, Andy Oler collects original short essays by a divers…
"The all-in-one solution for your highest possible enhanced ACT score. Contains 6 full-length practice tests (2 in book & 4 online), comprehensive content review for the new exam, scoring strategies, and premium online extras. The new Enhanced ACT is here…
"The owner of the legendary Hoosier Mama Pie Company turns breakfast into an art form with this go-to guide for baking scones, muffins, and other morning favorites"--Provided by publisher.
"Make your living space a place you love. Whether it's the chaos of the laundry room, the overflowing storage closet, or those jam-packed junk drawers, this foolproof home organization guide has the solutions to transform any corner of your home into a ha…
"Get all the prep you need to ace the Enhanced ACT with 4 full-length practice tests (2 in book & 2 online), comprehensive content review for the new exam, and extra practice online! The new Enhanced ACT is here! This all-in-one prep guidebook from the e…
"J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2026: For Preparing Your 2025 Tax Return delivers practical and hands-on guidance for everyday people preparing to file their taxes for the 2025 calendar year. You’ll find timely and up-to-date info about the latest changes …
"Told with unflinching candor, the Nelson brothers take readers on an intimate and untamed journey through their extraordinary lives, shaped by the legacy of their iconic family. Growing up in the glare of the spotlight—both a gift and a challenge—was fil…
"An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Keeping a Pet Rabbit is essential guide for rabbit owners. Author Adriana Cinteza explains how to choose the right rabbit for you and your family, and gives detailed information on proper care—including feeding and waterin…
"A celebration of the beautiful game and its 100 greatest players, from the pre–World War II exploits of Dixie Dean to the modern-day genius of Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi These players left legacies, redefined the game with trademark skills, and grew…
"James Abram Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, a renowned congressman, and a reluctant presidential candidate who took on the nation’s…
"Tells the remarkable story of A A Milne, a playwright, a bestselling crime writer, poet, polemicist, humorist, and the man who created Winnie-the-Pooh. Gyles Brandreth explores 'Winnie-the-Pooh,' a bear beloved by millions: his genesis, his life across a…
"Prepare delicious meals with this no-frills, all-flavor recipe collection from Jessica Secrest, the wildly popular home chef known for her hostile humor and affordable recipes. Her long-awaited debut cookbook has an array of mouthwatering meals that focu…
"CNN senior political commentator and Republican strategist Scott Jennings takes readers inside Trump’s return to power—from scenes in the Oval Office and Air Force One to behind-the-curtain moments with the key players shaping the new agenda. Among them:…
"'Short stories in French for beginners' is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners. Carefully written to provide a sense of achievement and feeling of progress when reading, these …
"Andy Webb, the writer and award-winning filmmaker who first obtained the secret files that broke the story of Princess Diana's betrayal by journalist Martin Bashir, reveals the true extent of the deception the Princess experienced before giving her iconi…
"“The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a…
"From acclaimed historian and author of the "marvelous" (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes a captivating new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, exploring the life of America's 26th president and his pivotal role in shaping the …
"Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the Second World War - the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics, The World War II Book explores the causes,…
"The human figure is the most rewarding but the most challenging subject to draw. In this book, award-winning drawing instructor Brent Eviston demystifies the process and teaches practical skills that anyone can learn. Starting with simple shapes, the rea…
"For billions of people, religion is important. The tenets of a belief system can provide a life's purpose, explain the surrounding world, and turn death from something to be feared into a concept that may be comforting. For some, religion serves as a gui…
"The game with the funny name was created in the 1960s and is, today, the fastest growing sport in America. We take you through the hows of the game. In true Dummies fashion, the material is easy to understand and appropriate for newbies as well as advanc…
"Explore coastal towns, enjoy fresh seafood, and soak in the charm: with Rick Steves as your guide, Naples & the Amalfi Coast are yours to discover! "--Provided by publisher.
"Discover 'shibui'— the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolor illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, this book offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy aging…
"Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a board-certified endocrinologist and expert in obesity medicine, delivers the real-world strategies that have helped thousands of patients achieve health goals that once felt out of reach. Her deeply compassionate approach sees o…
"From her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton has exceeded everyone's expectations except her own. During a time when the Beatles set the …
"Today, South Carolina congressman James E. Clyburn is renowned as a Democratic kingmaker and our nation's most august Black political leader. But behind him stand eight other remarkable men: the first Black politicians to go to Congress from his home sta…
"Scientific studies show that people use body language to express their true feelings about a given situation or topic. With Understanding Body Language, you'll discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication so …
"Judge Rosemarie Aquilina made headlines with her unprecedented judicial decisions during the Nassar sentencing hearing, but in a life filled with unconventional choices and bold decisions, this was only one of her many extraordinary moments. In this empo…
"From a desperately poor village in northeast China, at age eleven, Li Cunxin was chosen by Madame Mao’s cultural delegates to be taken from his rural home and brought to Beijing, where he would study ballet. In 1979, the young dancer arrived in Texas as …
"The warm and witty authors of English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language & Culture in the U.S. are back with a new second edition of this bestselling title. Featuring updated units on technology and social media, plus fun-filled word-picture …
"Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Men aims to provide new and exciting audition and showcase material for actors of black, African American, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage. Featuring the work of i…
"Fortified with Yankee ingenuity and western can-do energy, the Moody family, transplanted from New England, builds a new life on a Colorado ranch early in the twentieth century. Father has died and Little Britches shoulders the responsibilities of a man …
This title aims to provide BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) actresses and practitioners with new and exciting audition and showcase material from plays written by contemporary playwrights. The monologue anthology will celebrate the work of British …
"Responding to shifts in the political and economic experiences of Mexicans in America, this newly revised and expanded edition of Mexicanos provides a relevant and contemporary consideration of this vibrant community. Emerging from the ruins of Aztec civ…
"Already under fire for publishing the literary avant-garde into a world not ready for it, Margaret C. Anderson’s cutting-edge magazine The Little Review was a bastion of progressive politics and boundary-pushing writing from then-unknowns like T.S. Eliot…
"What if saving our home planet starts with giving other species space to roam? How can we re-shape our human-built landscapes to serve both people and wildlife? These are the questions that Hillary Rosner attempts to answer in Roam, an urgent quest to fi…
"Everyone wants to live a full and healthy life—and every day brings a tidal wave of attention-grabbing misinformation, faddish ideas from 'wellness' influencers, and bizarre advice from news outlets over-extrapolating the results of tiny, outlier studies…
"Life has a way of thwarting our best-laid plans. Out of nowhere, we’re confronting the end of a relationship, an unexpected diagnosis, the loss of a job, or some other twist of fate. In these moments, it can feel like we’re free-falling into the unknown.…
"This updated edition of Tennis For Dummies takes you into the world of tennis today. You'll learn the history of the game, the rules, the latest gear, the hottest strategies, and everything else you need to know to get into this popular racquet sport. Th…
"Italian All-in-One For Dummies appeals to those readers looking for a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to mastering the Italian language. It contains content from all For Dummies Italian language instruction titles, including Italian For Dummies, In…
"'At the age of fifteen my grandmother became the concubine of a warlord general . . .' So begins Jung Chang’s epic family memoir, Wild Swans, which defines a generation. The book ends in 1978, when Deng Xiaoping opened the door of Communist China, and Ju…
"Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you’ll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references. I…
"Obesity is a disease. It’s a question of biology, created by our bodies' need to survive and the environment we created and now live in. And it’s treatable. The new medications can lower our body fat set point (our brain’s 'Enough Point'), so that we lo…
Crockett Johnson (born David Johnson Leisk, 1906-1975) and Ruth Krauss (1901-1993) were a husband-and-wife team that created such popular children's books as The Carrot Seed and How to Make an Earthquake. Separately, Johnson created the enduring children'…
"Blends memoir with literary journalism to examine America's history of mental illness treatments to challenge contemporary narratives about mental health, questioning what it means to be a woman with highly stigmatized disorders and asking why mental ill…
"Disneyland is the only park Walt walked through and tinkered with during the last 11 years of his life. For Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, Disney fans will get an in-depth visual look at the planning and creation of those first 11 years of Walt Disney’s …
"Nature writers Michaela Vieser and Isaac Yuen set out in search of sounds beautiful and loathsome, melodious and disturbing, healing, strange and intimate. The phenomena of sound may be fleeting and evanescent, but the memory of it can open a window into…
"The United States is coming to an end. The only question is how. On a small two-lane bridge in a rural county that loathes the federal government, the US Army uses lethal force to end a standoff with hard-right anti-government patriots. Inside an ordina…
"Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such question…
"The perfect amigurumi book for crochet and pet lovers! Each of the 15 patterns is thoughtfully designed to capture the unique traits, fur colors and expressions that make each breed so special and lovable! Crochet 15 realistic cat and dog breeds, includi…
"In this wide-reaching portrait of the constellation of people living in tents, shacks, and cars in the shadow of tech campuses and skyscrapers, award-winning journalist Brian Barth introduces us to the misfits, activists, and iconoclasts of Silicon Valle…
"If you really want to get to know Washington, DC, you have to go out and get walking. Beyond the bounty of the National Mall and well-known historic sites, DC is a vibrant city full of unusual places, stories, and experiences that both avid and casual ur…
"Explores the yogic traditions of the past, bringing them alive today, and preserving them for the future by examining what separates us, reflecting on our part, taking action for equity, and moving toward liberation together"--Publisher's description.
"The Quick & Legal Will Book provides the sample forms and step-by-step instructions to create a simple, valid will that protects family and property after death. This book explains how to name beneficiaries to inherit assets, choose a guardian for young …
"Crochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book’s friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed …
"In the newly revised edition of J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, renowned tax expert Barbara Weltman walks you through every relevant tax credit and deduction you’re entitled to claim on you…
" In The Tower and the Ruin, Michael D. C. Drout takes us deep into Tolkien’s genius, allowing us to glimpse the making of not only The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion but also lesser-known books such as The Fall of Gondolin as well as…
"One night in early 2018, while he was home from college, an Ivy League student named Blaze Bernstein snuck out of his parents’ house in Orange County. Waiting for him in a car outside was an old high-school classmate: Sam Woodward, someone who Blaze most…
"Each love language has dialects—personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. In this long-awaited follow-up, Dr. Chapman and Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott take the world-changing…
"From diabetes to cardiovascular issues, infertility to Alzheimer’s disease, chronic inflammation is an undiagnosed epidemic behind countless conditions. In his eight clinics, Dr. Josh Redd has spent years searching for the best protocols to reduce inflam…
"The January 6th insurrection was a stunning and unprecedented attack on the center of American government. Unlike previous national traumas that united the country in the face of turmoil, the siege has only further divided Americans, as many continue to …
"Tom Freston’s path to the C-suite was decidedly non-traditional. After getting his MBA, he bartended his way through the United States and the Caribbean, sparking a lifelong passion for travel. After a brief stint on the fast track at an ad agency, he ch…
"In John Williams: A Composer's Life, the first biography of the composer, author Tim Greiving offers an engaging account of a man whose body of work is well-known but whose personal life has consistently remained very private. Williams wrote the memorabl…
"Jon Landau, the Academy Award–winning film producer behind Titanic, Avatar, Alita: Battle Angel, Dick Tracy, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids knew two things well: how to tell an unforgettable story and how to find solutions. So, when he found himself confro…
"Containing 44 new embroidery patterns and 9 projects spanning all four seasons, this new book from successful artist Yumiko Higuchi offers embroiderers plenty of new designs to work with over the year. Each month has a unique motif, largely inspired by …
"Lose weight, build muscle, and reduce inflammation with these 200 easy and satisfying high-protein, low-carb recipes. Diets high in protein and low in carbs have a range of health benefits from losing weight to stabilizing blood sugar to managing hunger…
"A beginner's guide to blacksmithing, featuring accessible projects for making beautiful and practical items while learning to safely and mindfully practice your craft. Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? In this comprehensive how-to boo…
"Discover the art of backyard flower gardening with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide! Trish Snyder of Flourish Flowers walks you through every step of creating a vibrant, seasonal garden that provides gorgeous blooms for every occasion"--Publis…
"Celebrate Khmer and Cambodian American cuisine with award-winning chef and restaurateur Nite Yun, featuring over 100 recipes for her favorite dishes. Khmer recipes and culinary techniques are traditionally passed orally from generation to generation, an…
"All the skill-building German language practice you need―with six books in one value-packed volume―plus support from the McGraw Hill Language Lab app. The most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice, and no other …
"On the morning of January 7, 2025, a message pinged the phone of Jacob Soboroff, a national correspondent for MS NOW. “Big Palisades fire. We are evacuating,” his brother texted within minutes of the blaze engulfing the hillside behind the home where he …
"Eliot Coleman presents the organic method as the self-sustaining system it was meant to be, rooted in soil health care. With clarity and confidence born from years of experience, he shows readers how they can shift to a model that continually recharges t…
"Lucky readers in the 1970s and ’80s discovered Laurie Colwin’s urbane, witty fiction in The New Yorker, as well as her warm, engaging food writing in Gourmet magazine columns. More Home Cooking, the second collection of these columns, is an expression of…
Every day I read : 53 ways to get closer to books / Hwang Bo-reum ; English translation, Shanna Tan.
"Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure? Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. In each of the essays in…
"Bob Dylan is a master at telling stories, creating moods and provoking feelings -- not only in music and the written word but also in visual art, which he has been creating since the 1960s. This publication of his art features nearly 100 black-and-white …
"From 1908 to 1933, the American Museum of Natural History launched more scientific field expeditions than at any other time in its existence. Sponsoring lavish trips to Africa and Central Asia, the museum filled its halls with artifacts and an aura of ad…
"Sweet, sour, sharp and bitter, lemons provide colour, zest and joy on even the darkest of days. From crisp summer salads to deliciously do-able pasta dishes and indulgent sweet delights, For the Love of Lemons celebrates the versatility of this much-lov…
"Bring planet Earth’s most iconic natural beauties to life with this comprehensive watercolor guide. Led by artist and instructor Anastasiia Morozova, create realistic paintings with step-by-step guidance. Explore all seven continents as you paint subject…
"Explore innovative techniques to transform fabric scraps into vibrant scrappy negative space quilts! Sylvia Schaefer’s approach reimagines the modern quilt aesthetic by weaving small cuts of fabric into the expansive negative space, creating depth, textu…
"One August day, months after the fallout of her marriage, a heart-shaped cake tin fell at Bee Wilson's feet. Not just any cake tin-the one she had used to bake her wedding cake twenty-three years ago. This sudden discovery strikes a wave of emotion that …
"With Moon Montana & Wyoming, outdoors expert Carter G. Walker guides you to the best of the old west, revealing the untold adventures that await under the vast country sky. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries for visiting both states, inc…
"A 7-step guide to winter: how to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. Are you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends, hi…
"The conventional narrative is that American leaders had a choice: Invade Japan, which would have cost millions of Allied and Japanese lives, or instead, use the atom bomb in the hope of convincing Japan to surrender. Truman, the story goes, carefully wei…
"Move confidently into your retirement planning years with financial advice from a bestselling personal finance advisor. Retirement is lasting longer than it ever has. And a little bit of careful planning can ensure that you spend your retirement--and the…
"Billy Collins's Dog Show celebrates the joy of our canine best friends, honoring the love we feel for these animals who play vital roles in so many of our lives. In twenty-five poems, Collins distills the many emotions dogs bring us, from the happiness w…
100 rules for living to 100 : an optimist's guide to a happy life / Dick Van Dyke with Tal McThenia.
"On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of life advice, stories, and reflections on how he's maintained a zest for life. Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles …
"We all want our lives to be useful and meaningful. The aspiration to transform suffering--our own, each other's, and the Earth's--can give us the energy we need to continue on a wholesome path. In How to Dream, Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to let our dee…
"In 1943, the OSS—precursor to the CIA—came up with a plan to increase its support to the French resistance forces that were fighting the Nazis. To start, the OSS recruited some of the best American bomber pilots and crews to a secret airfield twenty mile…
"Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from spotting exotic wildlife like giant anteaters and jaguars on a tour of the wild and remote Parque Nacional Darién, to exploring the coastal beltway, La Cinta Costera, on foot or by bike, and rela…
"It turns out, the secret to finishing what you start isn’t sheer willpower or the latest productivity hack. It’s becoming more intentional. With Intentional, bestselling author Chris Bailey distills a decade of deep research on productivity to deliver a…
"The Montagues and Capulets, sworn enemies, become unwittingly entangled in a web of love and fate when Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, meet and fall deeply in love at first sight. Despite the deep-seated animosity between their families, the yo…
"People learn by doing. The best instructors guide their students by setting up exercises or drills that allow them to understand concepts and develop their skills. However, there is not one way to hit a tennis ball, nor is there one way to guide your stu…
366 days of tennis : a tip a day to improve your game / Rob Carver ; foreword written by Tom Gorman.
Winning tennis is so much more than just hitting the ball well. Making the proper decisions is crucial if you want to win consistently. Throughout the match you have to make adjustments with not only your shots but also your court positioning. Wouldn't it…
"It's easy to get caught up in the belief that your tennis play will improve if you just spend more time on court or more money on lessons or equipment. And while those things might help, you can get better without doing any of them. The truth is that the…
"Warm, flaky, buttery puff pastry is the secret ingredient for showstopping dishes, and with this incredible series from Izabella Jakubec, you’ll have endless ways to enjoy it. These delicious recipes are simple to make and use accessible ingredients―util…
