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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Worth : the new science of self-esteem and secure attachment / Marisa G. Franco, PhD.
"What if what you thought you knew about secure attachment was wrong? Or worse, making you more insecure? Dr. Marisa G. Franco is the New York Times bestselling friendship expert whose advice Glennon Doyle calls “wise, concrete, and effective”—Dr. Franco…
Witchland : a deadly moral panic in seventeenth-century Britain / Marion Gibson.
"Predating the Salem witch trials by decades—though linked by ideology and, in some cases, by ancestry—these trials began in southeastern England and the Scottish Lowlands in the early 1640s and spread rapidly through Britain. Fueled by religiosity, misog…
Simplify : do 50 percent more with 50 percent less / Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz.
"Toxic complexity clogs our meetings, inboxes, calendars—even in our daily habits. We can do so much more, but first we need to do less. Simplify shows you how. It’s a step-by-step playbook for spending most of your time doing things that make you feel an…
Lost in space : 5,000 facts for navigating the universe / Neil Degrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker.
"Strap in for a thrilling journey through our solar system to the edge of the cosmos. This alluring treasury of 5,000 facts will take you there and back again, learning and laughing all the way. With an eye-popping design and bold illustrations, Lost in S…
Bonnie Hunter's scrap-savvy quilting : 30 best-loved projects using leaders & enders, reclaimed fabric & scraps / Bonnie K. Hunter.
"Quilters who love Bonnie Hunter will be thrilled with this best-of-collection, featuring 30 favorite quilt projects and a wide variety of techniques from her best-selling books. Known as a pioneer of sustainable quilting, Bonnie has long encouraged quilt…
Actually, nevermind : essays / Taylor Tomlinson.
"As she approaches thirty-four—the same age her mother, Angela, was at her death—Tomlinson grapples with fear and ambition, identity and doubt, and all the ways her mind has changed since the day her mom died. In these sharply observed, uproariously funny…
The steps : a memoir / Sylvester Stallone.
"In the fifty years since Sylvester Stallone ran up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, he and those steps have become symbols of resilience and determination, and have inspired millions from all over the world to pursue their dreams. In The Steps, …
Fictional selves : a memoir / Kyle MacLachlan.
"To be in the black suit, or not to be? Kyle MacLachlan’s funny, moving, and playfully self-aware memoir charts a career that could belong to no other. Plucked from obscurity to star in David Lynch’s Dune, the Hollywood blockbuster that never was, MacLach…
Live laugh love : the secret history of white Christian women and the world they made / Kristin Kobes Du Mez.
"Live Laugh Love explores a world intimately familiar to millions of American women: Christian bookstores and radio, Hallmark movies, multilevel marketing companies, and contemporary lifestyle brands. This consumer culture may seem trivial, but Du Mez dem…
Small town Michigan : legends, lore, and attractions in the Wolverine State / Amy Piper.
"Chelsea. Germfask. Indian River. Vicksburg. Grand Haven. These aren’t just dots on a map; they’re small towns brought to life through their stories, legends, and lore. We’ve seen those picture-perfect small towns where time seems to slow down, shopkeeper…
The vanishing family : love, fate, and the quest to end dementia / Robert Kolker.
"In the idyllic American town of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, there lived a family with nine siblings, the youngest a girl named Barb. As the older children headed off to college and started their lives, only Barb was home to see their beautiful, still-y…
An unexpected life : a memoir / Gloria Steinem.
"Before she became a feminist leader, Gloria Steinem was a curious child: going on road trips with her itinerant father, caring for her mother, and devouring every book she could find. In An Unexpected Life, Steinem reflects on the unlikely experiences an…
The American way of killing : the invention of an epidemic / Malcolm Gladwell.
"The United States has far more homicides than any of its peers around the world. Why? In this groundbreaking book, Malcolm Gladwell explores the American "peculiarity"--how the world's wealthiest country came to suffer from a problem typically only seen …
The gentle art of quilt-making : 15 projects inspired by everyday beauty / Jane Brocket.
"In this imaginative quilting book, Jane introduces readers to 15 quilts inspired by moments, places and objects from our world. There’s a Lisbon Tile Quilt, inspired by Portugese décor, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer garden party dresses, and a…
I will follow you anywhere : the true story of the 9/11 responders who took on Congress / John Feal with Charles Daly.
"On September 11th, 2001, John Feal rushed to Ground Zero to assist with the recovery and cleanup in the aftermath of the terrorist attack. 96 hours later, his destiny was forged by steel when an 8,000-pound beam crushed his left foot. As he adjusted to a…
The everywhere millionaire : who is really rich in America and how they got there / Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick.
"Most people think the path to great wealth runs through Wall Street or Silicon Valley. We’re told you must be a Zuckerberg, a Musk, or a Jamie Dimon to get rich. But this story is wrong. Drawing on unprecedented data from a decade of research and vivid …
End times fascism : and the fight for the living world / Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor.
"As the planet burns and shared reality melts, a new iteration of the far right is on the march. How can we understand this dangerous development, and what resources can we draw on to resist it?...Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor explore how the religious fun…
Timeless : the art of reinvention and resilience at any age / Maye Musk.
"In her late seventies, Maye Musk is thriving like never before: walking runways, gracing magazine covers, and inspiring audiences worldwide. But her journey to success was anything but conventional. In Timeless, she shares her extraordinary story of resi…
The steal : four right-wing hard-liners, one republican presidency, and the raid on America's courts / Alex Wagner.
"The election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 was a sharp right turn for American governance. After decades on the fringes, the conservative right had risen to power, finally poised to fashion some of the country's most pressing issues in its image. Tax cuts, ag…
Redwood : the untold story of the Cold War's most extraordinary spy / Ben Macintyre.
"In 1981, KGB Major Vladimir Kuzichkin, codenamed “Redwood,” was the best Soviet officer in Iran, running spies in the wake of the Islamic revolution and working with a hidden network of Iranian communists to undermine the new regime. But Kuzichkin had a …
Queens & kings : an unusually personal history / Lucy Worsley
"No one has lived and breathed the monarchy quite like Lucy Worsley. For over twenty years, she worked as Chief Curator in some of Britain's most splendid palaces--and now she is ready to throw open the doors and welcome us in. In Queens and Kings, Lucy t…
War of words : getting to the heart of your communication struggles / Paul David Tripp.
"The gospel radically changes the way we understand and solve our communication problems. With teaching based on four fundamental, life-altering principles, Tripp reshapes our perspective and transforms our fight." --Amazon.com
Monumental : a stonemason's tale / Simon Warrack.
"Around the world and across time, the buildings of the gods and royalty have mostly been made of stone. For more than forty years, the eminent stonemason and conservator Simon Warrack has worked on many of the greatest of them. In Monumental, Warrack tak…
Greek out : sunny vibes, high-energy Mediterranean flavor / Maria Koutsogiannis ; with Rachel Holzman ; photography by Linda Xiao.
"Everything tastes better in Greek! For millions of fans worldwide, Maria Koutsogiannis (@foodbymaria) is the ambassador for everything that is tasty and Greek. In her much anticipated first cookbook, Greek Out, she debuts insanely delicious and nourishin…
The common good economy : how to make capitalism work for us all / Mariana Mazzucato.
"Whether it’s the water crisis, widespread poverty, or the next global pandemic, the problems that threaten humanity require collective action. But policymakers are confronting these problems armed with economic models that are missing one crucial element…
The bookshop woman / Nanako Hanada ; translated by Cat Anderson.
"Nanako Hanada is a passionate book lover who manages the Village Vanguard, an iconically eccentric bookstore in Tokyo. But her story takes a turn with the breakdown of her marriage. Spending her nights alone in Tokyo’s four-hour capsules, she’s finding h…
American caesar : how theocrats and tech lords are turning America into a monarchy / Bradley B. Onishi, PhD.
"From Silicon Valley boardrooms to rural pulpits, from Catholic monasteries to Beltway think tanks and Project 2025, a convergence is underway. Reactionary Catholics dream of a new Christendom. Protestant pastors invoke divine right over democratic rule. …
Food is a feeling : recipes and stories, with love / Carla Lalli ; photographs by Lucia Bell-Epstein.
"Carla has been writing about food, family, and feelings for many years, and she’s always known that her recipes were about more than sustenance. The 65 recipes and 30 essays in Food Is a Feeling are a powerful reminder of the nurturing, fulfilling, and j…
Go and do likewise : how we heal a broken country / Andy Beshear.
"Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, is the grandson of Baptist lay ministers, the son of a previous Kentucky governor, and a leading Democratic voice against the cruel, corrupt, and immoral practices of Donald Trump and his administration. In Go and Do L…
Lost and found : a compassionate guide to homeownership / Mercury Stardust.
"Buying your first home can be an intimidating process filled with questions and uncertainties—how do you know you’re working with a trustworthy lender? What are closing costs and how much should you budget for them? Can you actually afford to fix a fixer…
My battlefield : a life broken and made whole / Joyce Meyer.
"Joyce Meyer grew up in America’s Midwest in the 1940s and 50s. After her father’s return from the battlefields of World War II, she spent her childhood in a home warped by his relentless rage and the horrific sexual abuse she suffered at his hands—a batt…
F*ck failure / Benny Blanco.
"You want success? You gotta fail better. I fail constantly—small everyday failures and massive failures that last for years. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way, and all of them have to do with turning f*cking up into an artform. My superpower as a p…
Protocols:  an operating manual for the human body / Andrew D. Huberman, PhD with Jessica Wapner
"The power of your physiology can be harnessed in two complementary ways: First, through a set of foundational behaviors—core practices that substantially improve your day-to-day mental and physical state. Second, through specific science-based tools you …
Simply geology : facts made fast / consultant and contributor: Cally Oldershaw ; contributors: Anthea Lacchia, Chris Jackson, Martin Redfern
"Covering a broad range of topics—from the formation of rocks and minerals to the dynamic forces of earthquakes and volcanoes—Simply Geology unpacks the mysteries of Earth’s structure, its 4.5-billion-year history, and the powerful processes that continue…
When America roared : how the 1980s saved, then broke, the country--and led us to today / Jonathan Kaufman.
"In January 1980, America seemed broken. Inflation raged. Interest rates topped 20 percent. Americans were held hostage in Iran. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan with impunity. Japan was eating American manufacturing alive. Three networks controlled w…
Oversharing : anytime snacks, everyday dinners, and cooking for company / Cortney LaCorte ; photographs by Emily Dorio.
"The Nashville-based food and lifestyle creator, known online as @cheesegal, got her start crafting over-the-top cheeseboards for country music’s elite and going viral for her elevated bite-sized snacks (caviar on a saltine? yes, please!) and airplane coc…
No land to stand on : notes from detention / Mahmoud Khalil.
""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…
Against convenience : embracing friction in an age of endless ease / Gabe Bullard.
"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…
Everything delish : 100+ simple recipes for making what you want to eat--and nailing it every time / Jamie Milne, creator of Everything Delish ; with Rachel Holtzman.
"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, …
Profiles in cowardice : a study of collaboration in the Trump era / Jacob Weisberg.
"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…
Dear dealer : a memoir / Nadia Bowers.
"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…
I choose my beginning : a story of courage and activism / Nadia Murad with Jenna Krajeski ; foreword by Gloria Steinem.
"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…
Protein 100 : delicious real-food recipes for hitting 100+ grams of protein per day / Kimberly Cauti.
"Research continues to show that a high-protein diet can support lean muscle mass, increase satiety, aid in weight management, and support a healthy metabolism, hormones, and blood sugar. But figuring out how to reach that coveted goal of 100 grams of pro…
How to eat an elephant : one voter at a time / Sarah Longwell.
"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, Democrats…
Limelight : Rush in the '80s / Martin Popoff.
"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…
Crewel intentions : fresh ideas for Jacobean embroidery / Hazel Blomkamp.
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…
Steinbeck's landscapes : where story meets place / Susan Shillinglaw.
"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…
Blood dawn : World War II and the making of modern Asia / Hans van de Ven.
"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…
Floating mountains : the art of imagining the impossible / Disney imagineer Joe Rohde ; foreword by Josh Gates.
"Disney Imagineer and experience architect Joe Rohde offers a master class in creativity: where it comes from, how it thrives, how to harness it to shape extraordinary experience, and the best way to work within creative teams. Using real-life experiences…
Off ramp : how to be a peacemaker in an age of contempt / Spencer Cox.
"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…
Learn to watercolor in an hour a day : techniques, exercises and practice projects to master the art of watercolor painting / Charles Evans
"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 / by Gordon Sussman and Michelle Beaver
"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 …
MacBook Neo / by Mark L. Chambers.
"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, …
Vienna [2026] / updated by contributor Melanie Nicholson-Hartzell.
"Exploring Roman ruins and Baroque palaces. Spending a glamorous evening at the opera. Indulging in chocolatey Sachertorte. There’s a lot to see and do in Vienna. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updat…
Prague [2026] / updated by contributor Joseph Reaney.
"Exploring the world’s largest ancient castle. Walking across the iconic Charles Bridge. Sampling the local lager. There’s a lot to see and do in Prague. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide …
The counterrevolution : the fall and rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement / Victor Davis Hanson.
"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…
Travelling with ADHD / by Rebecca Hallett ; foreword by Dr Alex Conner.
From planning pitfalls to sensory overload, this book helps ADHD travellers navigate challenges – and harness their individual strengths – to plan unforgettable trips. Understand how ADHD affects every stage of travel – and how to work with it ; Packed wi…
Bridging the rivers of difference : a proclamation of unity in resistance / Catherine Meeks.
"The loud assault on the souls of people of color has reached a fever pitch. Recent issues facing society range from the dehumanization of immigrants to a walk back on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to voting rights instability. The silence …
Seasons of fury : four families and the rise of islamophobia in America / Rozina Ali.
"Rozina Ali shows how the War on Terror, conceived in the wake of the September 11 attacks, only accelerated long-standing conflicts between American law enforcement and Muslim communities around the country. From the surveillance of Arab activists that b…
Rock*:  a mainstream alternative history of alternative mainstream music / Chuck Klosterman
"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…
Eat with Afia : a celebration of plant-based Ghanaian cooking / Afia Amoako.
"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 …
Love machines : how artificial intelligence is transforming our relationships / James Muldoon.
"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…
Receipts from the bookshop : a bookseller's year in an English seaside town / Katie Clapham.
"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…
Stop living paycheck to paycheck : the proven path to break free from debt, build real wealth, and live free on any income / Anthony O'Neal.
"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 …
The protein meal prep plan : 30 weekly plans + 180 recipes to eat better, stress less, and save money / Cassy Joy Garcia ; photographs by Alanna Hale.
"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 …
Frommer's Ireland 2027 / by Yvonne Gordon.
"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.
"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'…
Empire of ashes : Truman, Hirohito, and the descent into total war / James M. Scott.
"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…
Mahalia Jackson, moving on up a little higher : the story of an American Civil Rights pioneer / Timothy B. Tyson and Mary D. Williams.
"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.
"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…
The binary delusion : how biology defies the myth of two sexes / Ari Berkowitz.
"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…
The second plane : September 11: terror and boredom / Martin Amis.
"'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…
Plain Jane sourdough : simple ingredients & techniques for stunning artisanal bread / Emily Harryman ; photography by Heidi Sears.
"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…
The success trap : how the pressure to stand out is fueling anxiety, depression, and burnout in teens--and the fundamental fix they deserve / Stuart Slavin.
"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 …
Hunting : a new conversation / Brandon Dale.
"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…
PMP exam prep / by Crystal J. Richards.
"... 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 …
Undesirable : invasive species, humans, and where we all belong / Amy Crawford.
"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…
Better good : a simple system for creating lasting impact / Scott M. Curran.
"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…
Best easy day hikes, Grand Canyon National Park / Ron Adkison and Ben Adkison.
"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…
Natural settings : creating botanical jewelry with eco-resins / Sharon Wu, PhD.
"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…
Her own voice : eight women who rewrote life and art / Anne E. Fernald.
"Tells the stories of eight radical women who responded to social oppression and helped create the modernist movement"--Provided by publisher.
The butterfly season : what sixty-four butterflies taught me about nature's great mysteries and the meaning of life / Lea Korsgaard ; translation from the Danish by Sherilyn Nicolette Hellberg.
"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! : foraging & vegan recipes with BlackForager / Alexis Nikole Nelson with Jeanelle Hayner Olson ; photography by JB Douglas.
"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.
The perilous fight / Colin Kaepernick with Nick Chiles.
"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 : I will defend an anatomy of a Michigan State Police trooper / Robert Muladore.
"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…
American scoundrel : Roy Cohn's dark journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump / Kai Bird with Susan Goldmark.
"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…
Never say die : a memoir / Ke Huy Quan.
"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…
Plot twist : life, craft, and the messy first draft : a memoir on writing / Harlan Coben.
"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…
Story telling : a writing life / Isabel Allende.
"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,…
Dinner time / Zena Kamgaing ; photography by Yuki Sugiura.
"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…
The castle : adventures in a world of unraveling men / Jon Ronson.
"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…
It all starts when you do : how to do the real work of self-healing / Kier Gaines, LPC.
"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…
Togetherness : symbiosis and the hidden story of life's greatest collaborations / Rowan Hooper.
"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…
Great bakes : modern classic recipes from the Midwest / Martin Sorge ; photography by Kevin Miyazaki ; foreward by Abra Berens
"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…
Curved quilting with confidence : 16 modern designs with quarter-circle blocks / Angela Pingel.
"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…
Crossing the wine-dark sea : journeys through ancient literature / Emily Wilson.
"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 …
The quest for El Dorado : Sir Walter Raleigh and the search for the city of gold / David Gibbins.
"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…
Protein-packed vegetarian : easy, nourishing recipes to fuel your day / Grace Elkus ; photographs by Linda Pugliese.
"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…
Farmhouse Christmas : recipes and crafts for a cozy homemade holiday / Melissa Bahen.
"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].
"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…
Baked to perfection : delicious gluten-free recipes with a pinch of science / Katarina Cermelj.
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…
How science works : the facts visually explained / contributor, Tom Jackson.
"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…
Physics of the impossible : a scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel / Michio Kaku.
"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…
Crush / Richard Siken ; foreword by Louise Gluck.
"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…
The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956 : an experiment in literary investigation. Volume 2 / Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn ; translated from the Russian by Thomas P. Whitney ; foreword by Anne Applebaum.
"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
The art glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany / Paul E. Doros ; foreword by Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen ; photography by David Schlegel.
"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…
The signal and the noise : why so many predictions fail--but some don't / Nate Silver.
"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…
The songs of trees : stories from nature's great connectors / David George Haskell.
"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…
The colors of nature : culture, identity, and the natural world / edited by Alison H. Deming and Lauret E. Savoy.
"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…
53 days : how Hitler dismantled a democracy / Timothy W. Ryback.
"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…
Experienced : on the road with Jimi Hendrix and beyond / Eric Barrett with Lawrence Robinson.
"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 …
Small-batch breads : 50 recipes for loaves, buns, and flatbreads made with one cup of flour / by Rebecca Eisenberg ; photographs by Linda Campos.
"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 …
Frommer's New Zealand / by Kate Evans & Naomi Arnold.
"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…
Chubbigurumi : crochet 20 chubby animal plushies with easy amigurumi techniques / Amanda Murray.
"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…
The distance between our names : the untold history of America's war on Japanese immigrants / Paul Richter.
"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…