Adult Non-fiction
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"An acclaimed cultural historian takes readers on an intellectual thrill ride through the kaleidoscopic story of futurology, a surprisingly powerful force in the modern world. For millennia, predicting the future was the province of priests and prophets, …
"One evening in 2009, April Balascio was searching online, as she had been every night, for unsolved murders in the towns her family had lived growing up, when she stumbled across the latest investigations into the "Sweetheart Murders" cold case. All at o…
"Using weaving, stitching, quilting, or other fiber arts every day to better notice the passing of time offers you more than an arresting artwork. In fact, a creative daily practice transforms your making and is likely to become one of your favorite parts…
"Instantly calming houses in remote Scandinavian locations that will make you want to escape into nature. In a world of starchitects competing to design ever taller glass and steel megaliths, there are still some architects designing with natural material…
"Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour, style, and luxury. In The Widow Clicquot, Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to life—for the first time—the fascinating woman behind the iconic yellow label: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, who, after her husband's death…
"The Let Them Theory helps you prioritize what truly matters and put yourself first. Through relatable stories and science-backed strategies, Robbins provides a toolkit to rediscover your inner power, transform your relationships, and find the happiness y…
"When National Geographic Adventurers of the Year Amy and Dave Freeman marry, they set out on an unusual honeymoon: a three-year, 12,000-mile journey across North America. From Alaska’s Inside Passage to Florida’s Key West, they traverse the continent by …
"Until a decade ago, we misunderstood a fundamental aspect of human health. Although the brain and the body have always been viewed as separate entities—treated in separate hospitals—science now shows that they are intimately linked. Startlingly, we now k…
"It's time to take your granny squares to the next level! In 60 Quick Granny Squares, you will find dozens of unique patterns. Fresh twists on the classic granny square, 3D flowers, graphic designs, swirls, lace, cable-like twists, and much more await. Fr…
"Early one Tuesday morning John Brooks went to his teenage daughter’s room. Casey was gone, but she had left a note: The car is parked at the Golden Gate Bridge. I’m sorry. Within hours a security video showed Casey stepping off the bridge. Brooks spent s…
"Burgers, rib eyes, and brisket are tasty and satisfying, but they’re not the only way to pack a carnivore diet with nutrients. In Carnivore in the Kitchen, popular TikTok creator Courtney Luna shares her approach to making a meat-centric way of eating ex…
"Android smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, offer great ways to simplify and enhance your life. From easy ways to stay in touch with your friends and family to helpful reminders for everyday tasks, Android phones can keep you co…
"Romania is a true cultural melting pot, its character rooted in many traditions from Greek, Turkish, and Slavic in the south and east, to Austrian, Hungarian, and Saxon in the north and west. Carpathia, the first book from food writer Irina Georgescu, ai…
"By the early ninth century, the Carolingian empire was at the height of its power. The Franks, led by Charlemagne, had built the largest European domain since Rome in its heyday. Though they jockeyed for power, prestige, and profit, the Frankish elites e…
"The best food doesn't just fill you up. It's the edible equivalent of a warm hug! Whether it's the welcoming aroma of freshly baked bread, the anticipation of a childhood treat or simply a cozy meal shared with the ones you love, comfort food is where th…
"Using pens, markers, paints, brushes, and the simple lessons in this book, you'll be able to turn stones into gorgeous works of art that everyone will love. Design expert Christine Rechl provides all the information you'll need to get started, including …
"After Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school, more women demanded a chance to study medicine. Barred entrance to universities like Harvard, women built their own first-rate medical schools and hospitals. Their success …
"When Nichelle Nichols was cast as Lt. Uhura, she took women and people of color into a newly imagined future. But it was 1966 and Star Trek's producers had her do it in a miniskirt. Since then, each Star Trek show has both reflected the values of its tim…
"For all boxers and fans, this step-by-step guide to successful boxing by a two-time World Heavyweight Champion will be educational and entertaining. Floyd Patterson set out to 'pass along to you what I’ve learned, to unlock some of the secrets of the gre…
"What Motivates Me presents a breakthrough new online assessment to diagnose what will make you happiest and most productive at work. The assessment identifies your top motivators and the book provides a step-by-step guide to tailor your work to better fi…
"With the infectious curiosity of an inveterate bibliophile and the prose of a fine stylist, Donna Seaman charts the course of her early reading years in a book-by-book chronicle of the significance books have held in her life. River of Books recounts Sea…
"Whether you’ve been with Taylor from the start or are a new fan, this guide is for you. Use it to catch up on all the lore and inside jokes from the beginning, or to discover forgotten details from the past. From MySpace comments to T-Party invites to Se…
"The eldest son of a master woodworker, Callum Robinson spent his childhood surrounded by wood and trees, absorbing craft lessons in his father’s workshop. In time he became his father’s apprentice, helping to create exquisite bespoke objects. But eventua…
"In 1939, when John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath was published, it became an instant bestseller and a prevailing narrative in the nation's collective imagination of the era. But it also stopped the publication of another important novel, silencing a gi…
"Calumet, Claiborne, King Ranch—these iconic names are among the owners and breeders revered by Thoroughbred industry professionals and racing fans around the world. As campaigners of many of the 20th century's top racehorses, their prestige has been conf…
"Featuring personal reflections written by Taylor Swift...Over 500 images, including never-before-seen performance photos from every era. In addition, exclusive rehearsal photos and behind-the-scenes images of instruments, costumes, set pieces and designe…
"This comprehensive guide goes beyond basic woodworking techniques, offering a deep dive into the art and science of creating beautiful, functional boxes that reflect your unique style and needs. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or a beginner looking …
"When it comes to building financial health, adopting good money habits that will last (and dropping bad ones) can insure financial freedom. In Crush Your Money Goals, you will find information on the psychology behind why habits work to achieve goals, an…
"When a seed falls from a vine in the tropics and is carried by ocean currents across the Atlantic to the shores of Western Europe, it is known as a sea bean. It’s long been lucky to find a sea bean upon the shore; these seeds have been collected and used…
"Learn how your intuitive, empathic, and sensitive nature can be a valuable ally in manifesting your highest good. This book teaches you how to allow abundance to effortlessly flow into all areas of your life. Sharing dozens of exercises and meditations,…
"After her husband’s death, Molly Peacock realized she was not living the received idea of a widow’s mauve existence but instead was experiencing life in all colors. These gorgeous poems—joyful, furious, mournful, bewildered, sexy, devastated, whimsical a…
"Scotland’s rich history and culture offers incredible experiences you can’t find anywhere else, and this newly updated guidebook—part of a best-selling series—has everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to this fascinating country. Whe…
"The land of the Vikings boasts a rich variety of attractions, from sparkling fjords, the Northern Lights, and ancient settlements beyond the Arctic Circle to masterpieces of contemporary art and charming cities. This extensive volume hits all the high po…
"Whether you want to bake homemade cakes or brownies, create spectacular desserts for a party or craft mini chocolate treats, you’ll find something to love here. Take a tour around the globe and learn the best chocolate recipes from the Americas, Europe, …
"In March 2022, an international polar expedition team made an astonishing find: the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Endurance, lost in 1915 after being crushed by ice and then swallowed by the Weddell Sea. The harrowing story of Shackleton’s survi…
"Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works…
It's Christmas Eve at Dunder Mifflin and Michael Scott is missing, leaving the office to be surprised by a Santa and his beet-loving elf who sneak in with absurd gifts, tacky decorations, and a holiday spirit that promises an unforgettable holiday.
"Letting go is not a process that comes naturally to us. In a world that teaches us to cling to what we love at all costs, there is an undeniable art to moving on—and it’s one that we are constantly relearning. In this series of honest and poignant essa…
"Pushcart Prize XLVII includes over 60 stories, poems and essays from dozens of small literary presses. In last year’s Pushcart Prize, editor Bill Henderson noted that the Pushcart Prize, 'the small good thing, has evolved into an international prize draw…
This book presents a "history of the pre-Columbian Atlantic seas, Ocean is a story that begins with the formation of the mid-Atlantic ridge some 200 million years ago and ends with the Castilian conquest of the Canary Islands in the fifteenth century, pro…
"Good Nature reveals how, if we bring nature more into our lives, it can help improve our health and well-being in so many unexpected ways. Oxford professor Kathy Willis has spent her career researching fossilised plants and plant matter - but when she st…
"Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the best sports newsroom on the planet paints vivid portraits of the game’s most compelling characters. There’s George Mikan, who was cut from his high school team because he wore glasses, then went on to …
"North, south, east, and west: almost all societies use these four cardinal directions to orientate themselves and to understand who they are by projecting where they are. For millennia, these four directions have been foundational to our travel, navigati…
"First discovered in 1917, bacteriophages—or 'phages'—are living medicines: viruses that devour bacteria. Ubiquitous in the environment, they are found in water, soil, inside plants and animals, and in the human body. When phages were first recognized as…
"An Australian millionaire’s plan to mine the ocean floor. Nigerian garbage pickers risking their lives to salvage e-waste. A Bill Gates-backed entrepreneur harnessing AI to find metals in the Arctic. These people and millions more are part of the intens…
""The Emily Dickinson of memoirists" (Stephen King) Abigail Thomas shares her thoughts on aging in this irresistibly wry memoir-in-vignettes—offering richly insightful writing tips along the way. While reflecting on the past, Abby accepts the shape of he…
"Each chapter highlights an American hero as they describe - in their own words - their extraordinary and deeply personal experiences finding God on the front-lines. From unforgiving prisoner of war camps in Vietnam to the bloody battles of World War II, …
"Nature is capable of extraordinary phenomena. Standing in awe of those phenomena, we experience a feeling of connection to the cosmos. For acclaimed physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, just as remarkable is that all of what we see around us—soap bubble…
"Discover more than 60 quick, easy, and stylish decorating ideas to add cozy Christmas cheer to your home. Seriously, these projects are so easy—you can do these! KariAnne Wood, author of 10-Minute Decorating Ideas, is back with a new collection of simple…
"A trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed in the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion—and have fun doing it. Delivery is expensive. Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is depressing. You can’t imagine having the energy to chop an onion. But s…
"Many OCD sufferers fail to improve using the standard exposure-response prevention (ERP) treatment. But, as clinical psychologist Michael Alcée contends, it’s not the patients who are failing the treatment, but rather the treatment that is failing the pa…
"From Pulitzer-prize winning Wall Street Journal columnist and New York Times bestselling author Peggy Noonan, a masterclass in how to see and love America. For a quarter century, Peggy Noonan has been thinking aloud about America in her much-loved Wall S…
"Whether in the name of conquest, science, or the divine, humans across the centuries have had myriad reasons to climb mountains. From the smoking volcanoes of South America to the great snowy ranges of the Himalaya, The White Ladder follows a cast of ext…
"Imbued with spirit, warmth, and unconditional love, Wake Up to Love draws inspiration from many traditions and experiences, opening our awareness to the moment and deepening our connection to spirit. Unexpected success created a spiritual crisis for Nikk…
Whether you’re craving something sweet, salty, chocolatey, fruity, crispy, chewy, or classic—there’s a perfect treat for everyone in this fun cookie cookbook, including: Pumpkin Pie Thumbprints, Buttery Shortbread Cookies, Colorful Confetti Sugar Cookies,…
"Richard Hart Bread is the guide to the intuitive art of baking bread. By learning how to see, taste, touch, and adapt, readers can find their own way to making truly wonderful bread—from blistering sourdoughs to rich rye pan loaves and more. Rather than …
"Sonoko Sakai redefines what Japanese cooking can be. Wafu (literally “Japanese style”) food is fusion at its best, combining flavors, ingredients, and techniques from around the globe with a distinctly Japanese personality. Wafu Cooking is a collection …
"Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his…
"Barbara Pym became beloved as one of the wittiest novelists of the late twentieth century, revealing the inner workings of domestic life so brilliantly that her friend Philip Larkin announced her the era’s own Jane Austen. But who was Barbara Pym and why…
"Growing up in the tropical region of Southern Thailand, Nok Suntaranon helped her mother pound the fresh curry pastes she would sell at their local market. But decades later, after making a life in the United States, she returned home and saw that the fo…
"With the NEW Taste of Home Diabetes Cookbook, it’s a snap to serve mouthwatering sensations that everyone at the table will love…whether they’re following a diabetic diet or not. Inside this collection, you’ll find 220+ mouthwatering dishes, each accompa…
"Permaculture tends to be very much in the domain of home gardeners and property owners. But what if we could take it all a step further, and merge the fields of permaculture and market gardening? In The Permaculture Market Garden , author Zach Loeks bri…
"Vina Patel's hobby is traveling to find her family's next favorite dish, and in this book she shares her best 80 tried-and-tested recipes from her adventures, perfected through her native Indian flavors and flair. This is the cookbook to break you out o…
"When motivational speaker Kate Gladdin was twenty years old, she woke up in the middle of the night to find out her older sister had died in a tragic road accident. Suddenly, everything she knew about her life, her future, and her family shattered in a h…
"This work is a revised edition of the classic, comprehensive, and trusted guide to rheumatoid arthritis"--Provided by publisher.
"Fear of cancel culture has gripped the world, and it turns out to be an old fear in new get-up. In this incisive new work, Adrian Daub analyzes the global spread of cancel culture discourse as a moral panic, showing that, though its object is fuzzy, talk…
"Amanda Perkins' inspiring use of color and pattern gives wonderful results that are deceptively easy to achieve and suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Each blanket is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and tria…
"Computers For Seniors For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to connect with friends and explore the internet all from the comfort of your couch. This step-by-step guide walks you through the basics of buying and setting up a computer, working wit…
"From their origins in eighteenth-century England, railroads spread across the globe, changing everything in their path, from where and how people grew and made things to where and how they lived and moved. Railroads rewrote not only the geography of the …
"Acclaimed World War II historian James Holland vividly relates the dramatic last months of the Italian Campaign in a masterful volume that brings new awareness to this vital hinge point of the war. As the new year of 1944 began in Italy, the Allied army'…
"Chosen especially by a Shakespeare fanatic to reflect the changing seasons and daily events, the entries in this glorious book include: Romeo and Juliet on Valentine’s Day. A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Midsummer. The witches of Macbeth around their ca…
"Thousands of writers--from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors--have learned from Lisa Mangum's masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she's collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that cov…
"How to End Christian Nationalism is the essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rise of Christian nationalism and committed to faith freedom for all. Amanda Tyler, lead organizer of the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, helps u…
"When Jennifer McGaha's grandmother was in her late eighties, Jennifer asked her what her favorite age so far had been. 'Fifty-five,' her grandmother answered, as though there were something magical about this stage of life, some deeper way of knowing fro…
"America is on the brink of destruction. A corrupt and incompetent elite has uprooted our way of life and is brainwashing the next generation. Many so-called conservatives are as culpable as their progressive counterparts....Dawn’s Early Light blazes a pr…
"For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity’s most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, writte…
"In Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future photographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change with outs…
"Panama, 1989. The once warm relationship between United States and Gen. Manuel Noriega has eroded dangerously. Newly elected President George Bush has declared the strongman a drug trafficker and a rigger of elections. Intimidation on the streets is a da…
"Most people look for wealth in all the wrong places. From dropshipping and startups to grinding for promotions, you might believe you have to trade your life to be one of the few who win. But the truly rich know these paths are paved with delusion and fa…
"The Hungry Ghost Bread Book is a window onto one baker’s artisan approach to sourdough bread—the culmination of his time in the tide of dough. Sourdough, declares Stevens, is not a style of bread. It is bread. The sourdough starter—the microbial communit…
"How does the act of reading shape an individual? In this stimulating book, fiction authors and literary scholars reflect on their memories of reading to explore that question, from their childhood and adolescent years into adulthood and beyond. Instead o…
"A girl must watch her figure but never be vain. She must be intelligent but never a know-it-all. She must be ambitious, if she is clever, but not in a way that shows. She must cook and sew and make do and mend. She must know (but never say) that these sk…
"'Tis the season to pull out those cookie cutters and get ready to whip up an array of magical, mouthwatering Christmas cookies! From Gingerbread People to Candy Cane Cookies, this standout among Christmas cookbooks is packed with foolproof baking guidanc…
"Cold winters call for warm kitchens and cookie baking, especially around the holidays. The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book, a compendium of Minnesota’s rich baking traditions and innovative recipes, stirs up winning treats from twenty years of the Star Tr…
"From grand follies to misunderstood masterpieces, disastrous sequels to catastrophic literary adaptations, Box Office Poison tells a hugely entertaining alternative history of Hollywood, through a century of its most notable flops. What can these films t…
"An inclusive, all-new collection of dessert recipes for everyone to enjoy, no matter their age, dietary restrictions, or skill level in the kitchen, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vegan, At Times and Deceptively Delicious. In her five c…
"120+ recipes for delicious, soul-warming comfort food that comes together in a flash, to make you feel cozy any time of year-from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Half Baked Harvest Every Day. Colorful. Convenient. Comforting. Mega-bestselling…
"An incisive and insightful memoir by one of the most beloved icons of nineties television Jaleel White, the actor who portrayed Steve Urkel on the hit sitcom Family Matters. At the tender age of twelve, Jaleel White auditioned for the role of Steve Urkel…
"For sixteen years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany and at the forefront of European and international politics. In her memoir, she looks back on her life in two German states—East Germany until 1990, and reunified Germany thereafter. How did she,…
"On January 20, 2001, after nearly thirty years in politics--eight of them as president of the United States--Bill Clinton was suddenly a private citizen. Only fifty-four years old, full of energy and ideas, he wanted to make meaningful use of his skills,…
"Whether in the compositions of foundational figures like Jelly Roll Morton, Thoman 'Fats' Waller, and Earl 'Fatha" Hines; swing pioneers such as Teddy Wilson and Joe Bushkin; torch-bearers like Mary Lou Williams and her student Thelonious Monk; technical…
"A study guide for the digital SAT, featuring more than 800 practice questions, online practice with scoring, detailed answer explanations for all questions, and expert overview and tips for the new exam"--Provided by publisher.
"Brianna Wiest shares 45+ new pieces that will help you find your inner sanctum and embark on the path of true transformation. Wiest’s words are a balm for any soul on the journey of their own becoming. Healing is not a one-time event. It can begin with…
This book follows "the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and …
"In this book, Los Angeles-born, Maine-based chef Vanessa Seder shares seventy-five of her favorite recipes that take the edge off any chill, from long, slow braises and simmers perfect for a winter afternoon at home to weeknight meals that draw on ingred…
"As Indigenous scientist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world …
"In Lifescapes, the acclaimed biographer and obituarist Ann Wroe reflects on a career spent pursuing life -- a process, as she sees it, not of chronological narration but of trying to seize souls. In a dazzlingly original blend of memoir, biography, obser…
"Starting in the early 1990s, the Hardline scene drew from British predecessors to pioneer Earth and animal liberation in the US hardcore scene. With bands such as Vegan Reich and Raid that inspired Earth Crisis and helped spark the vegan straight edge sc…
"Through meticulous research, author Aaron Veselenak has uncovered a significant number of terrifying, yet fascinating historical encounters whereby humans, usually the top predators in all of Animalia, became or nearly became the prey of the largest and …
"Learn to play chords on the ukulele with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Ukulele Chord Finder contains over 1,000 chord diagrams for the most important 28 chord types, including three voicings for each chord. Also includes a lesson on chord …
"The Inflammatory Reset: Your Guide to Reducing Inflammation by Dr. Josh Redd with Karalynne Call is your go-to solution for addressing one of the most widespread health issues today—inflammation. Did you know that inflammation is linked to more chronic h…
"Look around you at all the people connecting and socializing. And you are just standing here alone, like a social reject, again. Nobody likes you. Why would they want someone like you around? For years, social anxiety whispered its way into Natasha Dani…
"The industrializing North and the agricultural South—that’s how we have been taught to think about the United States in the early nineteenth century. But in doing so, we overlook the economic ties that held the nation together before the Civil War. We mi…
"What if our homes and the work that goes on inside them are not 'in the way' of our calling but are instead the way to live well and disciple effectively? Reimagine the Christian home as the firm foundation of a life filled with faith, joy, contentment, …
"When Gregory M. Cooper, former head of the FBI’s Behavioral Sciences Unit, founded the Cold Case Foundation in 2013, he had high expectations, but couldn’t anticipate the level of response. What started with just a half-dozen or so retired FBI agents and…
"The art of felting dates back centuries and is still popular today. Felted pieces are more ridged, longer lasting, and more structured than traditional knit pieces, making the process ideal for creating customized, comfortable slippers! These slippers a…