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You Can't Please All- Memoirs 1980-2024

"Tariq Ali recounts a life committed to writing and cultural interventions. An eyewitness in Moscow to the fall of the Soviet Union, he was caught up in the intellectual excitement that had gripped the country. In Porto Alegre, Hugo Chaavez invited him to visit Caracas, and the two men developed a striking friendship. Post-2001, as a founding member of the Stop the War Coalition, he became a fierce critic of the War on Terror, visiting many US cities with surprising regularity to engage in debat

 
The working sovereign - labour and democratic citizenship; based on the Walter Benjamin lectures 2021 centre for social critique, Berlin

"What role does the organisation of labour relations play in the health of a democratic society? Axel Honneth's major new work is devoted to answering this question. His central thesis is that participation in democratic will formation can only proceed from a transparent and fairly regulated division of labour ... Tracking the development of labour conditions since the birth of capitalism, this important book engages with a vital topic that has been neglected in democratic theory."--

 
White light - the afterlives of phosphorus

""There would be no life without constant death." So begins Jack Lohmann's remarkable debut, White Light, a mesmerizing swirl of ecology, geology, chemistry, history, agricultural science, investigative reporting, and the poetry of the natural world. Wherever life has roamed, its record is left in the sediment; over centuries, that dead matter is compacted into rock; and in that rock is phosphate-one phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms-life preserved in death, with all its surging force.

 
What if you are the answer? - and 26 other questions that just might change your life

Shares transformative questions that have guided the author's journey of healing and growth, encouraging readers to confront fears, reassess circumstances, and take responsibility for their own development through her signature humor and vulnerability, ultimately aiming to inspire self-discovery and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

 
The toddler survival guide - child behaviour secrets from a professional nanny

"A practical survival guide to help parents deal with common toddler issues from TV's most sympathetic and non-judgemental Nanny, Laura Amies--who has seen it all before!"--

 
Sun & ssukgat - the Korean art of self-care, wellness & longevity

"A little book of the Korean art of self care: a simple, life changing guide, rooted in centuries-old Korean wisdom, to living a longer, happier, healthier life"--

 
Sleepers awake - poems

"A brilliantly inventive book of poems from a fierce poetic voice, whose work John Ashbery called "exciting, necessary and new.""--

 
Sister, sinner - the miraculous life and mysterious disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson

"The dramatic rise, disappearance, and near-fall of Aimee Semple McPherson, America's most famous woman evangelist"--

 
We dared to fly - dangerous secret missions during the Vietnam War

"The true story of the young men who daily risked their lives on classified surveillance missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. We Dared to Fly is filled with riveting combat accounts and delivers a human-interest story, introducing a cast of fascinating characters and bringing the reader into their lives with many revealing personal anecdotes"--

 
Washita love child - the rise of Indigenous rock star Jesse Ed Davis

"No one played like Jesse Ed Davis. One of the most sought-after guitarists of the late 1960s and '70s, Davis appeared alongside the era's greatest stars--John Lennon and Mick Jagger, B.B. King and Bob Dylan--and contributed to dozens of major releases, including numerous top-ten albums and singles, and records by artists as distinct as Johnny Cash, Taj Mahal, and Cher. But Davis, whose name has nearly disappeared from the annals of rock and roll history, was more than just the most versatile se

 
Unreliable - bias, fraud, and the reproducibility crisis in biomedical research

"Scientists specializing in the in-depth analysis of the published scientific literature have to the conclusion that a large part of the scientific literature covers results that cannot be replicated in other independent laboratories. Scientists take thisto mean that the results are unreliable or untrue. In this book, biomedical researcher Csaba Szabo summarizes the causes and consequences of this so-called "reproducibility crisis" in biomedical research. The range of causes is wide, from the sp

 
Trespassers at the Golden Gate - a true account of love, murder, and madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco

"The sensational true story of a woman who murdered her married lover in Gilded Age San Francisco, and the trial that turned this raucous frontier town into a modern metropolis-from the New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Sin"--

 
Thinking Like a Wolf- Lessons from the Yellowstone Packs

"In his latest book, award-winning author and renowned wolf researcher, Rick McIntyre, explores the intricate world of wolf behavior in Yellowstone National Park and highlights the individual character traits that allow wolf packs to thrive. Unveiling power struggles, pack politics, the roles of family protection, inter-pack conflicts, and more, Rick skillfully follows the intricacy of packs and the unique attributes each wolf has. In these true stories, he celebrates the many lessons we can lea

 
Strange Beach- Poems

"At times surreal, at times philosophical, the poems of Strange Beach demarcate a fiercely interior voice inside of queer Black masculinity. Oluwaseun's speakers-usually, but not specified, as two men-move between watery landscapes, snowy terrains, and domestic conflicts. Each poem proceeds by way of music and melody, allowing themes of masculinity, sex, parental relations, death, and love to conspire within a voice that prioritizes intimate address"--

 
A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects

"Ten illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship"--

 
Portrait in red - a Paris obsession

"The quest to uncover the history of a mysterious painting, and an exploration of art in the twentieth century and beyond"--

 
Spellbound - my life as a dyslexic wordsmith

"The A-list comedian tells the story of his unlikely path to success while struggling with severe dyslexia. When Phil Hanley entered first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn't read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist him and wrote him off as a hopeless case. Phil slipped through the school's cracks, year by year falling farther and farther behind his friends, only passing to each next grade because of his mother's interventions. Finally,

 
Songs she wrote - forty hits by pioneering women of popular music

"Songs She Wrote explores the often-neglected legacies of female songwriters behind classic hits that make up the Great American Songbook. This book celebrates the contributions of these remarkable women, diving into their fascinating lives and revealingintriguing stories behind the songs, and places them within their historical period"--

 
Sinéad O'Connor - the last interview and other conversations

"Sine´ad O'Connor's music--both in her songwriting and in her beautiful voice--addressed both emotional despair and incandescent joy with glorious ardor. But she may have been just as well known for her outspokenness. This collection of interviews coversthe entire span of O'Connor's career, from the early days to her last interview. From giddy teenager to seasoned superstar, she speaks candidly about her meteoric rise to fame, and recounts what happened when she ripped up a photo of Pope John Pa

 
Silent catastrophes - essays

"Silent Catastrophes brings together the two books W.G. Sebald wrote on the Austrian writers who meant so much to him: The Description of Misfortune and Strange Homeland, published in Austria in 1985 and 1991. As a German in self-chosen exile from his country of birth, Sebald found a particular affinity with these writers from a neighboring nation. The traumatic evolution of Austria from vast empire to diminutive Alpine republic, followed by its annexation by Nazi Germany, meant that concepts su

 
The power of parting - finding peace and freedom through family estrangement

"After decades of enduring his mother's physical and psychological torment, after years of trying in vain to set boundaries, Eamon Dolan took a radical step: he cut his mother out of his life. No more phone calls, no more visits, no more contact. Partingwith his abuser gave him immediate relief and set him on a path toward freedom, confidence, and joy like none he had ever felt before. In The Power of Parting, Dolan has written the book he wishes he'd had when he was struggling to free himself f

 
Poet in the New World- Poems, 1946-1953

"A new collection of work from Nobel laureate Czeslaw Milosz that includes previously untranslated poems written during his time in Washington, D.C. and his years in Europe before and after"--

 
No less strange or wonderful - essays in curiosity

"Celebrated author and artist A. Kendra Greene's No Less Strange or Wonderful is a brilliant and generous meditation--on the complex wonder of being alive, on how to pay attention to even the tiniest (sometimes strangest) details that glitter with insight, whimsy, and deep humanity, if only we'd really look. In twenty-six sparkling essays, illuminated through both text and image, Greene is trying to make sense--of anything, really--but especially the things that matter most in life: love, connec

 
Naples 1944 - the devil's paradise at war

"Award-winning author Keith Lowe's newest critical deep-dive into the history of Naples during WWII. Keith Lowe has chronicled the end of WWII in Europe in his award-winning book Savage Continent and the war's aftermath in the sequel, The Fear and the Freedom. In Naples 1944, he brings readers another masterful chronicle of the terrible and often unexpected consequences of war. Even before the fall of Mussolini, Naples was a place of great contrasts filled with palaces and slums, beloved cuisine

 
My (half) Latinx kitchen - half recipes, half stories, all Latin American

"'What are you?' is a dreaded question that has followed Kiera Wright-Ruiz around her entire life. She is half Latinx and half Asian, and her journey to understand her identity has been far from linear. Though she is a first-generation American, she didn't grow up in a home where many traditions from her family's home countries were passed down by her parents. Kiera's childhood was complicated, and the role of caregiver was played by various people in her life: from her mom and dad to her grandp

 
Mrs. Cook and the Klan - booze, bloodshed, and bigotry in America's heartland

"Mrs. Cook and the Klan is a true crime investigation of the 1925 unsolved killing of an Iowa Sunday school teacher and temperance advocate. The narrative also explores the unlikely confluence of the cultural forces that brought the Klan, the lawless gangs, and the temperance movement together in an unlikely corner of the heartland"--

 
Microdosing for health, healing, and enhanced performance / For Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance

"James Fadiman, an early psychedelic researcher, and co-author Jordan Gruber's MICRODOSING FOR HEALTH, HEALING AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE is the first comprehensive book on microdosing, using new research and extensive reports from individuals to describe the possibilities of the practice. Microdosing is proving to be a safe and powerful approach to a wide range of health conditions and enhanced performance. Partly responsible for modern microdosing's development and current popularity, the author

 
Marginlands- A Journey Into India's Vanishing Landscapes

Originally published: New Delhi: Picador India, 2023.

 
Malaparte - a biography

"A biography of Curzio Malaparte and covers his various careers as soldier, writer, journalist, diplomat, trade unionist, politician and film director"--

 
Intent to Destroy by Finkel, Eugene
Date added:
Feb 17, 2025
Intent to Destroy

 
Memory lane - the perfectly imperfect ways we remember

"An illuminating look at the adaptive nature of our memories-and how their flexibility and fallibility help us survive and thriveWe tend to think of our memories as impressions of the past that remain fully intact, preserved somewhere inside our brains. In fact, we construct and reconstruct our memories every time we attempt to recall them. Memory Lane introduces readers to the cutting-edge science of human memory, revealing how our recollections of the past are constantly adapting and changing,

 
Lollapalooza - the uncensored story of alternative rock's wildest festival

"With a Foreword by Kim Thayil of Soundgarden! The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1990s alt-rock festival Lollapalooza---told by the musicians, roadies, and industry insiders who lived it. From the New York Times bestselling authors of Nothin' But A Good Time. In Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, New York Times bestselling authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour tell the no-holds-barred history of the iconic music festival. Through hundred

 
I don't believe in astrology - a therapist's guide to the life-changing wisdom of the stars

"An accessible guide to the life-changing benefits of astrology by renowned psychotherapist and astrologer, Debra Silverman. In a chaotic, confusing, and divisive world, Debra Silverman introduces astrology as the medicine for accepting our human nature--its idiosyncrasies and dilemmas. Through an application of both therapy and astrology, this breakthrough guide equips readers with tools that release self-judgment, inner criticism, negativity, and misunderstanding. Every sign struggles with psy

 
Hot Date!- Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Date, from Party Food to Everyday Feasts

"The first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, Hot Date! features 99 mouthwatering, date-centered recipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations"--

 
High and rising - a book about De La Soul

This cultural biography details the influential of De La Soul, whose groundbreaking debut album revolutionized hip-hop, exploring their rise, industry challenges, and legacy intertwined with a personal narrative of the author's own life shaped by their music.

 
 
The fifteen - murder, retribution, and the forgotten story of Nazi POWs in America

"The true story of the long-forgotten POW camps for German soldiers erected in hundreds of small U.S. towns during World War II, and the secret Nazi killings that ensnared fifteen brave American POWs in a high-stakes showdown"--

 
Hope - the autobiography

"Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis's Italian roots and his ancestors' courageous migration to Latin America, continuing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and preoccupations of his youth, his vocation, adult life, and the whole of his papacy up to the present day"--

 
Freestyle color collage quilting - a unique method for creating bold designs with fabric

"Freestyle Color Collage Quilting is a direct download from one of the top minds in modern quilting: Carly Mul of Webfabrics. Inside, you'll find techniques for the most popular fabrics in the industry today, including step-by-step visuals for freestyle quilting that will upend everything you thought you knew about using fabric. It also features a thorough supply list to pair with its inspiration gallery, giving you everything you'll need to bring these gorgeous quilt patterns to life! Join Carl

 
Four red sweaters - powerful true stories of women and the Holocaust

"The New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz tells the stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust, strangers whose lives were unknowingly linked by everyday garments, revealing how the ordinary can connect us in extraordinary ways. Jock Heidenstein, Anita Lasker, Chana Zumerkorn, and Regina Feldman all faced the Holocaust in different ways. While they did not know each other-in fact had never met-each had a red sweater that would play a major part in their lives.

 
 
 
Disputing Disaster- A Sextet on the Great War

"Perry Anderson picks from the highly charged historiography of the First World War one leading historian from each of the major powers that survived the conflagration: Fritz Fischer, famous historian of German war-guilt; Pierre Renouvin, a disabled serviceman and preeminent authority on the conflict in France; Luigi Albertini, the Italian newspaper tycoon who unlike any other scholar on the Grear War was himself a leading actor in pitching his country into it; Paul W. Schroeder, the American ex

 
Class matters - the fight to get beyond race preferences, reduce inequality, and build real diversity at America's colleges

"Richard Kahlenberg has been on a lifelong journey to expand social and economic opportunity and provide a much wider group of people the opportunity to have a place at the table. In this highly personal and deeply researched book he dramatically and persuasively illustrates that class should be the determining factor for how a wider group of people gain admittance to higher education and the opportunity to "swim in the river of power". While elite universities claim to be on the side of social

 
Blazing eye sees all - love has won, false prophets and the fever dream of the American new age

"An investigation of the New Age movement in America aims to understand its appeal to women and the self-proclaimed prophetesses, like Love Has Won's Amy Carlson, who've created kingdoms for themselves within it. Known for deep dives into true crime, extremist ideologies and fringe subcultures, journalist Leah Sottile turns her investigative eye toward American New Age culture. Today, tarot cards, astrology and crystals are everywhere -from Instagram and TikTok, sold at upscale boutiques and pri

 
The Artist's Palette

"A beautifully illustrated look at the paints and palettes used by many of the world's greatest artists from the sixteenth century to today."--Provided by publisher.

 
Anatomy of a purple state - a North Carolina politics primer

"North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the rural/urban divide-these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. For that reason, North Carolina politics and government are increasingly of interest not just to North Carolina citizens but to journalists, political observers, and people across the country. Political scientist Christopher

 
Alive - our bodies and the richness and brevity of existence

"A profound and provocative journey through the human body from a surgeon and award-winning writer. What does it mean to live in a body? For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy she was taught at medical school. She'd forgedan unconventional path, first studying humanities and getting an entry-level job in publishing, before a spark of inspiration set her on the path to becoming a doctor. Medicine teaches us how a body functions, but it doesn't help us navigate the

 
The age of diagnosis - how our obsession with medical labels is making us sicker

"From a neurologist and award-winning author of The Sleeping Beauties, a meticulous and compassionate exploration of how our culture of medical diagnosis can harm, rather than help, patients I'm a neurologist. Diagnosis is my bread and butter. So why thenwould I, an experienced medical doctor, be very careful about which diagnosis I would pursue for myself or would be willing to accept if foisted upon me? We live in an age of diagnosis. The advance of sophisticated genetic sequencing techniques

 
You didn't hear this from me - (mostly) true notes on gossip

"Can you keep a secret? As the pandemic forced us to socialize at a distance, Kelsey McKinney was mourning the juicy updates, jaw-dropping stories, and idle chatter that she'd typically collect over drinks with friends. She realized she wasn't the only one missing these little morsels and her hunger for this aspect of normalcy took on a life of its own and the blockbuster Normal Gossip podcast was born. With listenership in the millions and gossip quickly becoming her day job, Kelsey found herse

 
What Do I Do Now? A Survival Guide for Mothers of Sexually Abused Children (MOSAC)

The Guide helps mothers with disclosure, reporting, legal issues, emotional support, safety, healing and recovery, with an Appendix and www.mosac.net.

 
Quilting - a modern creative journey through an age-old craft

"Quilting: A Modern Creative Journey Through an Age-Old Craft" combines thoughtful essays about creative practice with hands-on quilting projects to help readers develop both technical skills and creative confidence. Author Andrea Tsang Jackson explores five key themes: finding order in chaos, creating safe spaces for experimentation, surrendering to process, taking creative responsibility, and building community through craft. The essays are complemented by "Quests," which are projects that put

 
On air - the triumph and tumult of NPR

"An epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America's most celebrated but least understood media empires"--

 
Inner entrepreneur - a proven path to profit and peace

"From the creator of Millennial Money and the international bestselling author of Financial Freedom comes a comprehensive blueprint detailing how to start, build, buy, scale, and sell a business that expands your life"--

 
How we learn to be brave - decisive moments in life and faith

"In recent years, Bishop Mariann Budde has become known for offering the right words at the right time, creating moments of healing amid turmoil. With How We Learn to Be Brave, she teaches readers to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it's a journey that we can choose to undertake every day. The decisive moments in life are those pivot points when we're called upon to push past our fears and act with strength. Drawing on examples

 
How to love better / The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Compassion

""Personal transformation, that is grounded in self-love and has greater inner peace as the goal, will naturally teach you how to love better. Seeing yourself clearly opens the door to compassion for yourself and other people." Love enters our lives in many forms: friends, family, intimate partners. But all of these relationships are defined by the love we have for ourselves. If we see our relationships as opportunities to be fully present in our healing and learn to love each other better, yung

 
A history of the world in six plagues - how contagion, class, and captivity shaped us, from Cholera to COVID-19

"Epidemic diseases enter the world by chance, but they become catastrophic by human design. With clear-eyed research and lush prose, A History of the World in Six Plagues shows that throughout history, outbreaks of disease have been exacerbated by and gone on to further expand the racial, economic, and sociopolitical divides we allow to fester in times of good health. Princeton-trained historian Edna Bonhomme's examination of humanity's disastrous treatment of pandemic disease takes us across pl

 
Close to home - the wonders of nature just outside your door

"We all live on nature's doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, biologist Thor Hanson shows how retraining our eyes reveals hidden wonders just waiting to be discovered. In urban Los Angeles, hundreds of unknown species abound. In the Pacific Northwest, fierce yellowjackets placidly sip honeydew, unseen in the treetops. And in the soil beneath our feet, remedies for everything

 
Monster manual. by
Date added:
Feb 11, 2025
Monster manual.

"This revised and expanded Monster Manual® contains a horde of creatures for the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons game -- a monstrous menagerie of familiar favorites like dragons, giants, and mind flayers, plus a host of new monsters like the arch-hag and the blob of annihilation. Populate your worlds and adventures with the hundreds of monsters provided, and let their stories, illustrations, and easy-to-use stat blocks fuel your D&D® adventures for years to come." --Back cover.

 
World eaters - how venture capital is cannibalizing the economy

"An urgent and illuminating insider/outsider perspective that offers a window into how the most pernicious aspects of the venture capital ethos is reaching all areas of our lives, into everything from healthcare to food to entertainment to the labor market, and leaving a trail destruction in their wake"--

 
Tiny experiments - how to live freely in a goal-obsessed world

"A transformative guide to rethinking our approach to goals, creativity, and life itself from a neuroscientist and entrepreneur, and the creator of the popular Ness Labs newsletter"--

 
The tears of things / Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

"How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel over an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, showing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a path forward today. The prophets' writings echo the spectrum of human development. Beneath their initial fervor and their forceful words, there lies a profound lamentation about our sha

 
Sucker punch - essays

"The long-awaited follow-up from one of the most original and hilarious voices writing today. Scaachi Koul's first book was a collection of raw, perceptive, and hilarious essays reckoning with the issues of race, body image, love, friendship, and growingup the daughter of immigrants. When the time came to start writing her next book, Scaachi assumed she'd be updating her story with essays about her elaborate four-day wedding, settling down to domestic bliss, and continuing her never-ending argum

 
Say Everything - A Memoir

 
Saving five - a memoir of hope

"A revelatory and powerful memoir by the Nobel Peace Prize finalist Amanda Nguyen, detailing her tumultuous childhood and groundbreaking activism in the aftermath of her rape at Harvard"--

 
Propaganda girls - the secret war of the women in the OSS

"The incredible untold story of four women who spun the web of deception that helped win World War II. Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time shewas 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attache´ living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was of course one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating in her own right,

 
The man nobody killed - life, death, and art in Michael Stewart's New York

"The first comprehensive book about Michael Stewart, the young Black artist and model who died after an altercation with the police in 1983, from Elon Green, the Edgar Award-winning author of Last Call. At twenty-five years old, Michael Stewart was a young Black aspiring artist, deejay, and model, looking to make a name for himself in the vibrant downtown art scene of the early 1980's New York City. On September 15, 1983, he was brutally beaten by New York City Transit Authority police for alleg

 
The lost trees of Willow Avenue - a story of climate and hope on one American street

"A riveting and elegant story of climate change on one city street, full of surprises and true stories of human struggle and dying local trees - all against the national backdrop of 2023's record heat domes and raging wildfires and hurricanes. In 2023, author and activist Mike Tidwell decided to keep a record for a full year of the growing impacts of climate change on his one urban block right on the border with Washington, DC. A love letter to the magnificent oaks and other trees dying from rec

 
The last manager - how Earl Weaver tricked, tormented, and reinvented baseball

"The first major biography of legendary Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver, The Last Manager is a wild, thrilling, and hilarious ride with baseball's most underappreciated genius, and one of its greatest characters"--

 
King of the North - Martin Luther King Jr.'s life of struggle outside the South

"A radical reframing of the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr"--

 
The Jewish way to a good life - find happiness, build community, and embrace lovingkindness

"Ancient insights from Judaism on how to live well, from a well-known rabbi and podcaster"--

 
Inevitable - inside the messy, unstoppable transition to electric vehicles

"For electric vehicles, the question is no longer if they'll happen, or even when, but how-and veteran automotive beat reporter Mike Colias shows you just that. This is his deeply reported insider view of the hard pivot in the car business, a $2 trillionindustry that hasn't undergone a change this profound in its 120-year history. Already, the transition to EVs is sending ripples across all aspects of the global economy. Colias documents the massive transformation from internal combustion engine

 
Humans - a monstrous history

"Why do humans make monsters, and what do monsters tell us about humanity? Monsters are central to how we think about the human condition. Join award-winning historian of science Dr. Surekha Davies as she reveals how people have defined the human in relation to everything from apes to zombies, and how they invented race, gender, and nations along the way. With rich, evocative storytelling that braids together ancient gods and generative AI, Frankenstein's monster and ET, Humans: A Monstrous Hist

 
Godstruck - seven women's unexpected journeys to religious conversion

"A candid, thought-provoking exploration of contemporary women's experiences of religious conversion and the relationship between faith and fulfillment in our time In recent decades, Americans have become less likely to identify with any organized religion. Yet 70 percent of U.S. adults describe themselves as spiritual in some way or say that spirituality is very important in their lives. In an era marked by atomization, polarization, and rapid change, the enduring questions of how to find commu

 
Firstborn girls - a memoir

"On her second birthday in 1967, Bernice McFadden died in a car crash near Detroit, only to be resuscitated after her mother pulled her from the flaming wreckage. Firstborn Girls traces her remarkable life from that moment up to the publication of her first novel, Sugar. Growing up in 1980s Brooklyn, Bernice finds solace in books, summer trips to Barbados, and boarding school to escape her alcoholic father. Discovering the works of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, she finally sees herself and her

 
Experience Jesus--really - finding refuge, strength, and wonder through everyday encounters with God

"New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites readers into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus"--

 
Do it! selling - 77 instant-action ideas to land better clients, bigger deals, and higher fees

This is the sales book you've been looking for. You're already working hard, but there's too much to do, never enough time, and sometimes you're not even sure where to begin when it comes to getting in front of the right prospects. You want to sell smarter to today's buyers, who value empathy, relevance, and intimacy over sales pitches, sales hype, and sales nonsense. You want to not only bolster your bank account, but you also want to become a better entrepreneur of your expertise. Welcome to y

 
The decline and fall of the human empire - why our species is on the edge of extinction

"By the award-winning author of A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: a history of humanity on the brink of decline. We are living through a period that is unique in human history. For the first time in more than ten thousand years, the rate of human population growth is slowing down. In the middle of this century population growth will stop, and the number of people on Earth will start to decline - fast. In this provocative book, award-winning science writer Henry Gee offers a concise, brill

 
Connecting dots - a blind life

"When Joshua Miele was four years old, he answered his front door, and a mentally disturbed neighbor poured a cup of acid over his head, horrifically burning him and blinding him for life. It was a tragedy that could've destroyed him, but instead, Miele-naturally curious, and a born engineer-not only recovered, but flourished, finding increasingly inventive ways not only to help himself thrive in a world built for the sighted, but to help others to do the same. In "Connecting Dots" -a reference

 
Code name- Pale Horse - how I went undercover to expose America's Nazis

"For readers of The MAGA Diaries and Hate in the Homeland, an eye-opening and crucial true story of one man risking his life to infiltrate the most dangerous neo-Nazi group in the United States. When Scott Payne was growing up, he never envisioned a future that included what happened on Halloween night 2019. Out in the woods of Georgia, he tried desperately to save a goat from being sacrificed in a ritual by a group of neo-Nazis without revealing that he was actually an undercover agent. Now, th

 
Chasing the Pearl-manuscript - speculation, shapes, delight

"In this book, Arthur Bahr takes a fresh look at a much-studied, unique object in English literature: the four poems and many illustrations contained in the so-called "Pearl-Manuscript" (British Library MS Cotton Nero A.x/2). These poems have been the subject of much scholarship, especially Pearl and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, two of the most well-known and -read poems from the English Middle Ages. Here Bahr attempts the first analysis of the poems and material object together. He explores

 
The Big We by Lee, Hali
Date added:
Feb 10, 2025
The Big We

 
Attainable sustainable pantry - a back-to-basics guide to stocking your kitchen

"This handy illustrated manual that demystifies canning, fermenting, dehydrating, pickling, and more"--

 
Sea of the Unknown- Monsters and Mishaps on my Journey to Paris

YouTuber Jay Swanson's personal story of risking and losing everything on the road to starting a new life in Paris.

 
Something in the woods loves you

"Bats can hear shapes, plants can eat light, and bees can dance maps. When his life took him to a painfully dark place, Jarod K. Anderson found comfort and redemption in these facts and the massive shift in perspective that comes from paying a new kind of attention to nature. This book tells the story of the darkest stretch of a young man's life, and how deliberate and meditative encounters with plants and animals helped him see the light at every turn. Ranging from optimistic contemplations of

 
The privileged planet - how our place in the cosmos is designed for discovery

"The Provocative Classic The Privileged Planet in a Fully Revised, 20th Anniversary Edition! Are we just an accident of cosmic evolution? Is Earth a "lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark" as the late Carl Sagan put it? Or is there more to the story? In this provocative book, Guillermo Gonzalez and Jay W. Richards marshal a staggering array of scientific evidence to counter the modern dogma that Earth is nothing more than the winner of a blind cosmic lottery. When The Privileged Plane

 
101 mocktails recipe book - flavorful non-alcoholic drinks for any occassion. Classic flavorites ,healthy boosters, exotic creations, and brunch delights

Craving delicious, handcrafted cocktails—without the hangover? Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a party, embracing a healthier lifestyle, or simply seeking fun and flavorful alternatives to alcoholic beverages (parents, we've got your kids covered too!), step into the vibrant world of mocktails! "101 Mocktails Recipe Book" is your ultimate guide to creating impressive, alcohol-free drinks that will impress everyone, from your friends to your littlest partygoer

 
A year of living simply - the joys of a life less complicated

If there is one thing that most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff -the latest, the newest, the best yet - is all too often peddled as the sure fire route to happiness. So why then, in our consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even, worryingly, the very young? Kate Humble's fresh and frank exploration of a stripped

 
Stuck - how the privileged and the propertied broke the engine of American opportunity

"We take it for granted that good neighborhoods--with good schools and good housing--are inaccessible to all but the very wealthy. But, in America, this wasn't always the case. Though for most of world history your prospects were tied to where you were born, Americans came up with a revolutionary idea: If you didn't like your lot in life, you could find a better location and reinvent yourself there. Americans moved to new places with unprecedented frequency, and for 200 years, that remarkable mo

 
Masters of corruption - how the federal bureaucracy sabotaged the Trump presidency

"This book tells a remarkable true story of bureaucratic assassination during the Trump presidency, revealing in vivid detail how career federal employees thwarted President Trump's efforts to drain the swamp"--

 
Slow Stitch- Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art

Sometimes less is more. That's true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, sustainable approach to stitchery. Slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipment. Richly illustrated throughout, this inspirational book will connect with those who seek a new way of working.

 
Selling your house - Nolo's essential guide

"This book takes the reader through the process of selling their house from start to finish. Discusses setting a price that will attract buyers, finding the right real estate agent, determining which repairs and upgrades pay off, making legally required disclosures to buyers, evaluating purchase offers, and negotiating and closing escrow successfully. This book also provides tips from industry pros--including real estate agents, attorneys, home stagers, and more--as well as stories from home sel

 
Pretty delicious - simple, modern Middle Eastern, served with style

"The debut cookbook from social media sensations The Food Dolls, with more than 110 simply sophisticated, fresh, and vibrant dishes with a Mediterranean twist. Originally from Egypt and now living in the Midwest, sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas created their Food Dolls platform to answer the question of how to put an exciting and healthful meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. And that's what Untitled Cookbook is all about: flavor-packed, Mediterranean-inspired, and super simp

 
The Prayer of Unwanting- How the Lord's Prayer Helps Us Get Over Ourselves--And Why That Might Be a Good Thing

Sometimes Christians try to pray our way toward success, safety, health, or love. But what if prayer is more about undoing our desires than indulging them? In these pages, David Williams leads us toward a new encounter with the Lorda (TM)s Prayer. Questions and ideas for experiencing the Lorda (TM)s Prayer can guide conversation and reflection.

 
The pardon - the politics of of presidential mercy

Examines the contentious events surrounding President Ford's decision to pardon Nixon, featuring key players such as Alexander Haig and Benton Becker, and explores its long-term impact on American politics and the presidency, arguing that this was not a necessary act of healing, but rather an unwise gift to an undeserving recipient.

 
One day, everyone will have always been against this

"From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an empire that doesn't consider you fully human. On October 25th, 2023, after just three weeks of the bombardment of Gaza, OmarEl Akkad put out a tweet: "One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." This tweet was viewed more than ten

 
Ginseng - how to find, grow, and use North America's forest gold

"In a world increasingly stocked with synthetic wonder drugs, it's great to know that ginseng's 5000-year-old reputation as a healer is alive and well. It's also good to know that there is now a comprehensive guide to cashing in on that reputation."--

 
Dk Hawaii by DK Travel (COR)
Date added:
Feb 6, 2025
Dk Hawaii

 
Lawless Republic- The Rise of Cicero and the Decline of Rome

"In its final decades, the Roman Republic was engulfed by a crime wave. An epidemic of extortions, murders, and acts of insurrection tested the court system's capacity to maintain order. As case after case filled the docket, an ambitious young lawyer named Cicero seized every opportunity to litigate, forging a reputation as a master debater with a bright future in politics. In Lawless Republic, historian Josiah Osgood recounts the legendary orator's ascent and fall, and his pivotal role in the r

 
I'll have what she's having

"At ten years old, Chelsea opened a lemonade stand and realized she'd make more money if the drinks were spiked. So she added vodka to her recipe and used her earnings to upgrade herself to first-class on a family vacation-leaving her parents and siblingsin coach. At nineteen, she moved to Los Angeles and got fired from her temp job when she admitted she didn't know how to transfer calls. She played pickleball with the scions of an American dynasty. She sexted a governor. She shared psychedelics

 
How to stop trying - an overachiever's guide to self-acceptance, letting go, and other impossible things

"An unflinchingly honest and sometimes hilarious look at hustle culture, exploring the forces that have shaped a generation of overachieving women who now find themselves in search of a better way forward. Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm trying to make it work," and thought, "That sounds like a great idea"? Probably not. Because the thing about trying is that it's tiring; it's labor. Anyone who has tried to have fun or to relax or to fall asleep knows this to be true. And yet: we exist wit

 
The house of my mother - a daughter's quest for freedom

"Shari Franke's childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a fac¸ade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface--Ruby's wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined. As the family's Y

 
The folly of realism - how the West deceived itself about Russia and betrayed Ukraine

"A bestselling national security expert delivers a chilling analysis of how Western indecision and apathy made possible the return of brutal Russian expansionism - with catastrophic consequences. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S. presidential administrations of both parties pursued policies for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia that boosted Putin's Russia and made U.S. relations with all-important Ukraine secondary to the Russia relationship, thus unwittingly playing into Russia's imperial

 
Disaster Nationalism- The Downfall of Liberal Civilization

"Liberal civilization is in crisis-now is a time of monsters. In Disaster Nationalism, Richard Seymour delves deep into this alarming phenomenon, dissecting its roots, its influencers, and the threats it poses"--

 
 
Air-borne - the hidden history of the life we breathe

"The fascinating, untold story of the air we breathe; what lives in it and can make us sick; and the men and women who devoted their lives to showing us how"--

 
Superbloom - how technologies of connection tear us apart

From the author of The Shallows comes an exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.

 
Who better than you? / The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big

"You know Will Packer's movies. From Straight Outta Compton to Girls Trip, they've grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, including ten films that opened at number one. And, in the vein of Shonda Rhimes, he did it all by featuring real life stories about Black culture-something that Hollywood had long overlooked. With Who Better Than You?, Packer reflects on the values that carried him on his journey: the hustle that fueled him when he was trying to sell a micro-budget indie film in col

 
Pseudoscience - an amusing history of crackpot ideas and why we love them

"The Bermuda Triangle. Personality tests. Ghost hunting. Crop circles. Mayan Doomsday. What do all these have in common? None can quite live up the rigor of actual facts or science and yet they all attract passionate supporters anyway. Divided into broadsections covering the easily disproved to the wildly speculative to wishful thinking and of course hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science-it's a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as

 
No fault - a memoir of romance and divorce

"An intimate and candid account of one of the most romantic and revolutionary of relationships: divorce. Divorce was everything for Haley Mlotek. As a child, she listened to her twice-divorced grandmother tell stories about her "husbands." As a pre-teen,she answered the phones for her mother's mediation and marriage counseling practice and typed out the paperwork for couples in the process of leaving each other. She grew up with the sense that divorce was an outcome to both resist and desire, an

 
The myth of left and right - how the political spectrum misleads and harms America

"AMERICAN POLITICS IS AT a breaking point. This became obvious when a mob of American citizens, upset with the results of the 2020 presidential election, stormed the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to stop Congress from tabulating the election results. In order to work, democracies require citizens who respect the rights of individuals, defer to the outcomes of elections, and abide by the rule of law, but today's toxic political culture has caused many Americans to abandon these vital norms

 
Losing Mum and Pup- A Memoir

Bestselling author Buckley's most personal and transcendent work--the tragicomic true story of the year in which he lost both of his parents. The author offers consolation, wit, and warmth to those coping with the death of a mother or father.

 
Lorne / The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live

"Ever since its debut in the fall of 1975, Saturday Night Live's impact on the culture has been lasting and profound. It has been a breeding ground for our brightest comedy stars, launching the careers of John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, and many many more. Its iconic sketches - from Wayne's World to Weekend Update to Coneheads to the Californians to of course, More Cowbell -- have dominated water cooler talk

 
Looking at women looking at war - a war and justice diary

"Destined to be a classic, a poet's powerful look at the courage of resistance When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing a novel, taking part in the country's literary scene, and parenting her son. Now she becamesomeone new: a war crimes researcher and the chronicler of extraordinary women like herself who joined the resistance. These heroines include Evgenia, a prominent lawyer turned soldier, Oleksandra, who documented tens of thousands of war crimes a

 
American poison - a deadly invention and the woman who battled for environmental justice

"From the national bestselling author of The Food Explorer comes the untold story of Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor and public health activist who took on the booming auto industry-and the deadly invention of leaded gasoline, which would poison millions of people across America. At noon on October 27, 1924, a factory worker was admitted to a hospital in New York City, suffering from hallucinations and convulsions. Before breakfast the next day, he was dead. Alice Hamilton was determined t

 
Air fryer recipes - 150+ yummy air fryer recipes

"The shortcut to quick & easy air fryer recipes everone will love. Think the air fryer is just a bunch of hype and just a fad? Think again! A good air fryer is totally worth its cost and will qickly become your all-time favorite kitchen appliance! For real." -- Back cover.

 
Who owns the moon? - and other conundrums of exploring and using space

"Are you ready for your first trip to the Moon? Today's teens may travel to multiple planets and moons in their lifetimes. This book is a primer on what to know for a future in space. It combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject"--

 
The unofficial Studio Ghibli cookbook - 50+ delicious recipes inspired by your favorite Japanese animated films

"Bring some magic into your kitchen with this unofficial collection of Japanese recipes inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's most beloved films"--

 
The unofficial Ghibli cookbook - recipes from the legendary studio

"Inspired by the studio that created such animated films as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, this cookbook invites readers into these dreamlike worlds were they can enjoy recipes created by a specialist in the cuisine of the imagination"--

 
The unlikely war hero - a Vietnam War POW's story of courage and resilience in the Hanoi Hilton

"This is the incredible tale of the youngest and lowest-ranking American POW captured in North Vietnam. Doug Hegdahl convinced his captors he was stupid, then spent the next two years memorizing the names of 254 fellow prisoners and other details of POW life. Upon his release, that information helped improve POW life for those still in captivity"--

 
The traitor of Arnhem - the untold story of WWII's greatest betrayal and the moment that changed history forever

Explores the role of the Cambridge Spies during Operation Market Garden, the failed airborne operation that sought a decisive Allied victory in the wake of D-Day, revealing how insiders working for the Soviet Union undermined the effort, resulting in a catastrophic defeat for the Allies and setting the stage for the Cold War.

 
The teen breakup survival guide - skills to help you deal with intense emotions, cultivate self-love & come back with confidence

Written just for teens, this guide will gently walk them through all stages of a breakup and offer evidence-based skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and neuroscience to help them weather the emotional stormand move forward with their life.

 
Strategic Storytelling- Why Some Stories Drive Your Success at Work But Others Don't

"In today's connection economy, the most successful leaders inspire their people with purpose and meaning. Powerful corporate storytelling can mobilize people around an organizational objective in a way that a focus on market share never will. Be it a digital transformation or a diversity and inclusion initiative, corporate change needs the support of the people in that organization in order to stick."--

 
Source code - my beginnings

The software giant explores his personal journey, recounting his early influences, friendships, family and first steps in computing that paved the way for his revolutionary career and later philanthropic focus, offering an intimate look at the experiencesthat shaped him.

 
Shift - managing your emotions - so they don't manage you

"A myth-busting, science-based guide that addresses the timeless question of how to manage your emotional life using tools you already possess-from the bestselling author of Chatter"--

 
The stained glass window - a family history as the American story, 1790-1958

"National Humanities Medal recipient and two-time recipient of the Pulitzer Prize David Levering Lewis's own family history that shifts our understanding of the larger American story Sitting beneath a stained-glass window dedicated to his grandmother in the Atlanta church where his family had prayed for generations, it struck Lewis that he knew very little about those ancestors. And so, in his mid-80s, the esteemed historian began to excavate their past and his own. We know that there is no sing

 
The spirit of hope

"A spectre is haunting us: fear. We are constantly confronted with apocalyptic scenarios: pandemics, world war, the climate catastrophe. Images of the end of the world and the end of human civilization are conjured up with ever greater urgency. Anxiously, we face a bleak future. Preoccupied with crisis management, life becomes a matter of survival. But it is precisely at such moments of fear and despair that hope arises like a phoenix from the ashes. Only hope can give us back a life that is m

 
Shattered - a memoir

A writer recounts his yearlong recovery in Rome following a fall that left him unable to walk, dictating reflections on his medical journey, parenthood, immigration, and writing, ultimately transforming his pain into a narrative that celebrates resilience, gratitude, and love amidst adversity.

 
Recipes from the world of Tolkien - inspired by the legends

"Whip up some tasty fare with recipes that cover all six mealtimes from the realm of J.R.R. Tolkien. Divided by the time of day, these recipes use modern ingredients and culinary techniques, and American measurements. A great resource for Lord of the Rings parties, this book is a perfect way to experience real food that tastes like a fantasy!"--

 
Reading the waves - a memoir

"The frank and revealing memoir of a writer who draws from her own creativity to heal"--

 
Raising calm kids in a world of worry - tools to ease anxiety and overwhelm

"Psychotherapist and parent coach team Ashley Graber and Maria Evans show parents how to help their anxious children tame worry, build newfound confidence, and develop into joyful, resilient humans"--

 
Queer mythology - epic legends from around the world

"Spanning the globe and thousands of years, Queer Mythology highlights the legends and tales of LGBTQIA+ gods, heroes, spirits and more. Myths and legends tell our stories. They connect us and show us not only who we are, but also reflect the people during the time the stories were first told. And LGBTQIA+ people have been a part of every community since the dawn of storytelling. From Tu'er Shen, the Chinese rabbit god who protected those who felt a love that was not accepted in the world, to Gh

 
People Pleaser- Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations

Are you a people pleaser? Can you even begin to measure how the approval of others has shaped your heart and mind? Your faith and relationships? Your habits and identity?

 
One pot, one portion - 100 simple recipes just for you

"Contains 100 simple, comforting one-pot recipes that yield the perfect single serving for people who cook, eat or live alone and want to eat well"--

 
Pure innocent fun - essays

"In this inviting and joyfully raucous collection of sixteen original essays, written with a rare combination of humor and sharpness, Ira Madison III combines memoir and cultural criticism to offer an updated pop-culture manifesto. As a teenager in the early 2000s, Madison's life changed when he read Chuck Klosterman's Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs. Inspired by the revelation that discussions of pop culture could be rigorous, not only reserved for the likes of At the Movies or Buffy the Vampire Sl

 
Presidents at war - how World War II shaped a generation of presidents, from Eisenhower and JFK through Reagan and Bush

"Steven Gillon, New York Times bestselling author of America's Reluctant Prince, is back with the story of how WWII shaped the characters and politics of seven American presidents. World War II loomed over the twentieth century, transforming every level of American society and international relationships and searing itself onto the psyche of an entire generation, including that of seven American presidents: John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ron

 
Photographic Atlas of the Moon- A Comprehensive Guide for the Amateur Astronomer

"Photographic Atlas of the Moon explains how the Earth and the Moon are locked together in a co-dependent embrace, each affecting the other in ways that affect our lives on this planet. The reader will learn in an understandable jargon-free narrative the differing geologic details of the Moon, some of which can be seen with the naked eye, allowing an appreciation of the diversity of lunar landforms. Although the author is an accomplished deep sky astrophotographer, his current passion is re-popu

 
Percy Jackson and the Olympians - the official cookbook

"Make any meal an epic offering to your friends and family, with mythical recipes inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Filled with delicious dishes straight from Sally Jackson's kitchen, Aunty Em's Garden Gnome Emporium, Waterland, and beyond, this cookbook is a hero's culinary journey of its own. Featuring instructions from Grover Underwood, helpful tips and tricks from Annabeth Chase, plus full-color photography, this deluxe recipe book has all the essentials to see any home-chef fulfi

 
Paris undercover - a wartime story of courage, friendship, and betrayal

"Two women in Nazi-occupied Paris created a daring escape line that rescued dozens of Allied servicemen. With one in a German prison camp, the other wrote a book about it--a memoir that was built on lies. Now the bestselling author of Eighty Days shares their incredible, never-before-told full story"--

 
Neverland- The Pleasures and Perils of Fandom (Main)

"With verve and incisiveness, Kisuule explores her own experience of being a mega fan and the evergreen question of whether we can, or should, separate the art from the artist."--Provided by publisher.

 
Memorial days

"A heartrending and beautiful memoir of sudden loss and a journey to peace"--

 
Mainline Mama by Harris, Keeonna
Date added:
Jan 30, 2025
Mainline Mama

 
Original sins - the (mis)education of black and native children and the construction of American racism

"American public schools have been called "the great equalizer." If all children could just get an education, the logic goes, they would have the same opportunities later in life. But this historical tour-de-force makes it clear that the opposite is true:the educational system has played an instrumental role in creating racial hierarchies, preparing children to expect unequal treatment throughout their lives. In Original Sins, Ewing demonstrates that schools were designed to propagate the idea o

 
One piece - pirate recipes

"You can't become King of the Pirates on an empty stomach! Monkey D. Luffy has defeated dozens of rivals, and that kind of success takes a whole lot of energy! Fortunately, the pirate cook Sanji stands by Luffy's side, ready to support his captain with flaming kicks and piping-hot meals! Hearty and filling, Sanjji's recipes keep the greatest pirate crew in the world well-fed, and his flashy techniques will take your culinary skills to the next level!"--

 
The mother next door - medicine, deception, and Munchausen by proxy

"A groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy from the host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me. "I devoured this chilling yet critically important book in 48 hours, unable tobelieve what I was reading. Dunlop and Weber have written a powerful, unflinching deep dive into our country's systemic failure to protect children from medical abuse." -Stephanie Wrobel, bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold No bond is more s

 
Money for adulting - fun tips and financial tricks for teens

"You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is essential! Learn how to handle it responsibly-and how to make it work for you. Let this teen investing book be your guide to money matters ranging from the difference between stocks and bonds toways to research potential investments. Soon enough you'll be throwing around terms like dividend and liquidity like a finance professional"--

 
Matters of the heart - healing your relationship with yourself and those you love

"As a psychologist and minister with more than twenty years of experience, Dr. Thema understands how challenging it can be to create and cultivate healthy relationships-and how critical it is for our well-being. Matters of the Heart draws on the wisdom ofscience, sacredness, and lived experience to help readers tend to the garden of their hearts and build their best relational lives. Love is not a level playing field, and improving your relationship with yourself, which includes healing trauma a

 
Life after high school - a teen guide to career planning

"High school students are faced with seemingly endless choices for what life after graduation looks like. Explore options for jobs, housing, and further education through practical, easy to follow strategies"--

 
Last seen - the enduring search by formerly enslaved people to find their lost families

"Drawing from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, the riveting, dramatic story of formerly enslaved people who spent years searching for family members stolen away during slavery"--

 
A matter of complexion - the life and fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt

"A biography of Charles Chesnutt, one of the first Black authors to write for both Black and white readers. In A Matter of Complexion, Tess Chakkalakal gives readers the first comprehensive biography of Charles W. Chesnutt. A complex and talented man, Chesnutt was born in 1858 in Cleveland to parents who were considered "mixed race." He spent his early life in North Carolina after the Civil War. Though light-skinned, Chesnutt remained a member of the black community throughout his life. He studi

 
Mason & Dixon Companion

Mason & Dixon might be Thomas Pynchon's most human book. Its main characters are richly drawn, and they center the narrative. Yet the novel is also packed with historical allusions and an eighteenth-century vernacular that some readers may find difficult to navigate. A "Mason & Dixon" Companion offers this navigation line by line, unpacking Pynchon's puns, his many references, and his pet themes. Brett Biebel provides a contextual map, episode-by-episode summaries, and page-by-page annotations e

 
Love in a F*cked-Up World- How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together

"Trans activist and educator Dean Spade dares us to be the change we want to see-both out in the world and among our closest connections-with a resounding call to action and a practical manifesto for how to combat cultural scripts and take our relationships into our own hands"--

 
Life in three dimensions - how curiosity, exploration, and experience make a fuller, better life

"From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing new book turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience. For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that follows a well-trodden path. This is the case for Shigehiro Oishi's father, who has lived in a small mountain town in Japan for his entire life, putting his family's needs above his own, like his father and grandfather before him. But is a happy

 
Junior chef, master class - 70+ fresh recipes & key techniques for cooking like a pro

Collects recipes for young cooks, with illustrated step-by-step techniques and easy-to-follow directions, for breakfast, soups, salads, main courses, snacks, and desserts.

 
Jesus wept - seven popes and the battle for the soul of the Catholic church

"When the jolly Italian peasant-turned-cardinal Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli of Venice was elected Pope John XXIII in 1958, change was in the air. The Church, many said, had refused to enter the 20th century. In response, Pope John launched Vatican II, an "ecumenical council" that summoned hundreds of church leaders to Rome. It marked one of the most progressive turns the Church had taken in centuries: "medicine of mercy," as Pope John called it. Yet, not everyone in the Church was prepared to accep

 
How to win at travel

A travel expert offers a comprehensive guide full of practical advice on everything from leveraging points to managing travel anxiety, helping travelers of all kinds plan stress-free trips and turn their travel dreams into reality.

 
How to sell out - the (hidden) cost of being a Black writer

"A timely, vulnerable, and cutting-edge exploration of the pressures and pitfalls of writing while Black in America in this urgently needed addition to the national conversation of race, money, and art"--

 
Interabled - true stories about love and disability from Squirmy & Grubs and other interabled couples

"Interabled follows the lives of several couples as they navigate their love story in an ableist world. Sometimes tear-jerking, sometimes funny, but always heartwarming, this moving collection comprised of interviews and short stories - with interludes from Shane and Hannah about their own dating, marriage, and IVF journey - will have readers laughing and sobbing as they discover true stories of love and commitment. With his signature wit and hilarious voice, author, blogger, and entrepreneur Sh

 
Infertile Ground by Patton, Michael L
Date added:
Jan 30, 2025
Infertile Ground

In this charming memoir, Michael L. Patton shares stories of innocence and horror of his challenging boyhood in an alcoholic family and his determination and struggle to overcome. Born into a family with a father who was a functioning alcoholic, holding a job during the week and terrorizing his family on the weekend, the author tells of his struggles to make sense of this world. He instinctively searches for guidance outside of the chaos for positive mentors, promising himself that life will be

 
How to defend your lair

"The world is a dangerous place--especially when you're up to no good. Whether you're a rampaging monster, a calculating mastermind, or the current possessor of the Golden MacGuffin, someone's going to come at you. Probably more than one someone. You can't know when, but you can choose where. You need to be ready. You need a lair. In How to Defend Your Lair, gamemaster Keith Ammann pulls back the curtain on an underrated but crucial part of any tabletop roleplaying game: the theater of battle. S

 
The grieving body - how the stress of loss can be an opportunity for healing

"Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While we can speak to the psychological and emotional ramifications of loss and sorrow, we often overlook its impact on our physical bodies. Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor specializes in the study of grief, and in The Grieving Body she shares vital scientific research, revealing imperative new insights on its profound physiological impact. As she did in The Grieving Brain, O'Connor combines illuminating studies and personal st

 
 
Flow - self-care sessions for your menstrual, lunar, life and seasonal cycles

"Through sacred rituals, wellness hacks and self-care practices, you can optimize your wellbeing - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - and feel rooted in your inner sovereignty. Step into your flow, aligning the four sacred wheels, and discover a new depth of self-compassion, resilience, empowerment and joy." --Provided by Publisher.

 
First job 101 - a teen guide to employment

"From writing a cover letter to preparing for interviews, getting a first job can be a challenge. Learn practical steps and strategies for landing that first job and building a lifelong career"--

 
Fearless and free - a memoir

"Published in English for the first time, this is the memoir of the fabulous, rule-breaking, one-of-a-kind Josephine Baker"--

 
Conscience Incorporated- Pursue Profits While Protecting Human Rights

"Conscience Incorporated provides a blueprint for global business leaders to navigate human rights challenges and adopt sustainable corporate practices"--

 
Composting our karma - turning confusion into lessons for awakening our innate wisdom

"Engaging teachings on the core Korean Zen practice of "don't-know mind" that encourage us to cultivate and apply a clear mind, improve our intuition, feel naturally at ease, and generate compassionate wisdom to face whatever arises"--

 
The fix - how the twelve steps offer a surprising path of transformation for the well-adjusted, the down-and-out, and everyone in between

"Did you know that anyone--addicts or non-addicts--can benefit from working the Twelve Steps and find the freedom, joy, and intimacy with God that their hearts long for?We all suffer from a sense of spiritual homelessness--a feeling that we're not fully at home in the world. To cope with our painful feelings and life traumas, we search for quick "fixes" that eventually become habitual, self-destructive behaviors that ultimately create more problems than they solve.As a person in recovery from dr

 
Ends of the Earth - journeys to the Polar Regions in search of life, the cosmos, and our future

"The bestselling author of Your Inner Fish takes readers on an epic adventure to the North and South Poles to uncover the secrets locked in the ice and profoundly shift our understanding of life, the cosmos, and our future on the planet. For three decades, renowned scientist Neil Shubin has made extraordinary discoveries by leading scientific expeditions to the sweeping ice landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. He's survived polar storms and faced the limits of human endurance to explore quest

 
Doctored - fraud, arrogance, and tragedy in the quest to cure Alzheimer's

"For readers of Empire of Pain and Dopesick, an arresting deep dive into how Alzheimer's disease treatment has been set back by corrupt researchers, negligent regulators, and the profit motives of Big Pharma. Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist Charles Piller's Doctored shows that

 
Cooking with Deadpool

"No superhero takes food quite as seriously as Deadpool. In this gorgeously designed cookbook that paid reviewers have described as 'glorious' and 'the best cookbook I've ever read,' Deadpool offers his take on a curated collection of epicurean classics.Narrated by the wisecracking super hero (and sexy master chef) himself, this book also incudes recipes inspired by some of his closest friends/enemies (Here's lookin' at you, Spidey) and his favorite meals, including chimichangas, tacos, pancakes

 
Compassion in the court - life-changing stories from America's nicest judge

"From 1985, when he first took the bench, to when he stepped down in 2023, Judge Caprio dispensed true compassion to a continuous flow of regular people in his municipal traffic court in Providence, Rhode Island. In Compassion in the Court, Judge Caprio shares transformative stories and lessons from his life and courtroom"--

 
Calling in - how to start making change with those you'd rather cancel

This powerful memoir-manifesto from a Black feminist activist explores how "calling in" instead of "calling out" can transform conversations, hold people accountable with compassion and foster real change by prioritizing shared values over punitive responses.

 
A brief history of the world in 47 borders - surprising stories behind the lines on our maps

"A fascinating history of the world told through the lines people have drawn on maps"--

 
Borrowing basics - a teen guide to credit and debt

"Borrowing money and getting a credit card can be scary. But there are simple steps everyone can take to build good credit. Learn the risks and rewards of borrowing responsibly through simple strategies and engaging examples"--

 
Cleavage - men, women, and the space between us

"What is the difference between men and women? Jennifer Finney Boylan, bestselling author of She's Not There and co-author of Mad Honey with Jodi Picoult, examines the divisions-as well as the common ground-between the genders, and reflects on her own experiences, both difficult and joyful, as a transgender American. Jennifer Finney Boylan's She's Not There was the first bestselling work written by a transgender American. Since its publication twenty years ago, she has become the go-to person fo

 
Booster shots - the urgent lessons of measles and the uncertain future of children's health

"A pediatrician and infectious disease specialist warns of the resurgence of measles, the anti-vax movement, and how we can prepare for the next pandemic"-- Provided by publisher.

 
Bibliophobia - a memoir

"Have you ever read a book and felt so gutted by it that you knew you'd never recover? That it made you sit differently in your own skin? A book that complicated everything you believed in and changed the way you read the world around you forever? This iswhat Sarah Chihaya calls a "Life Ruiner". Sarah's Life Ruiner was The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. When she read it in her high school English class, she could no longer pretend not to notice how alien she felt as a Japanese American in a predom

 
Baking for two - 200+ small-batch recipes, from lazy bakes to layer cakes

"ATK revolutionizes small-batch baking with innovative techniques, flexible equipment options, and 200+ big-flavor recipes. ATK cuts sweet and savory treats down to size while cutting out the small-batch baking quirks in this exciting cookbook for two: nocalculators to scale recipes, no measuring out half an egg, no buying a container of an ingredient to use just a tablespoon, no stale leftovers, no kitchen full of required equipment"--

 
Avatar, the last airbender the official cookbook - recipes from the four nations

"From the shores of Kyoshi Island to the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, this official cookbook collects signature dishes from all four nations, like vegetarian plates of the Air Nomads, fiery entrees from the Fire Nation, seafood from the North and SouthPoles, and delectable cuisine from the Earth Kingdom. Featuring enticing color photography, step-by-step instructions, and tips for adapting dishes to specific diets, this book includes sixty authentic food and beverage recipes inspired by the be

 
The 5 types of wealth - a transformative guide to design your dream life

"Reject the default path, define your priorities, and achieve lasting happiness with this transformative guide to your dream life-a life centered around the five types of wealth"--

 
Lose your mother - a journey along the Atlantic slave route

"In Lose Your Mother, Saidiya Hartman traces the history of the Atlantic slave trade by recounting a journey she took along a slave route in Ghana. Following the trail of captives from the hinterland to the Atlantic coast, Hartman reckons with the blank slate of her own genealogy and vividly dramatizes the effects of slavery on three centuries of African and African-American history. The slave, Hartman observes, is a stranger, one torn from family, home, and country. To lose your mother is to be

 
Sex, God, and the brain - how sexual pleasure gave birth to religion and a whole lot more

"In Sex, God and the Brain, neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, M.D. argues that our religious and spiritual experiences derive directly from our sexual being. While others have speculated on a connection between religion and sex, Newberg is the first to demonstrate - with groundbreaking brain scan research - that the underlying biological mechanism of religious, spiritual, and sexual experiences are identical. In fact, many religions, especially in the Judeo-Christian tradition, have an apparent fea

 
Heavenly bridegrooms by Craddock, Ida
Date added:
Jan 29, 2025
Heavenly bridegrooms

 
Rick Steves Rome by Steves, Rick.
Date added:
Jan 28, 2025
Rick Steves Rome

 
 
Yard show by Harrington, Janice N.
Date added:
Jan 27, 2025
Yard show

 
Wisdom of the Elders- Sacred Native Stories of Nature

The ecological answers and solutions we need to our current global environmental crisis are embedded in this living mosaic of profound indigenous insights into the workings of the natural world. These ancestral and contemporary natural perspectives and stories can save our lives and our planet.

 
The salt of the universe - praise, songs, and improvisations

"A book of mischief and improvisation that answers dogma and fundamentalism with rage, delight, Jesus, music, earth-worship, and wombats"--

 
Relationship road map - step-by-step directions to finding your spouse

"Practical, biblical guidance for every step of your relationship journey-from single to dating to engaged to married from the bestselling author of Stop Waiting for Permission"--

 
Opening ritual by Waldrep, G.C.
Date added:
Jan 27, 2025
Opening ritual

 
Mr. Strangelove- A Biography of Peter Sellers

In this revealing look at the short, eventful life of the gifted but troubled comic genius, Sikov offers unique insight into his unusual comedy style, his lonely childhood, his four marriages, his many films, and more. 16-page photo insert.

 
Hold everything- poems

 
God Calling by Russell, A. J.
Date added:
Jan 27, 2025
God Calling

Here is a devotional that will bring the reality of God and His constant concern for you into your heart every day of the year. It will help you overcome your daily worries and draw you ever closer to the peace you seek.

 
Everything must go - the stories we tell about the end of the world

A rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factors drive our perennial obsession with the end of the world. As Dorian Lynskey writes, "People have been contemplating the end of the world for millennia." In this immersive and compelling cultural history, Lynskey reveals how religious prophecies of the apocalypse were secularized in the early 19th c

 
 
Diary of a young girl by Frank, Anne
Date added:
Jan 27, 2025
Diary of a young girl

 
Deeper the tropics by Broaddus, Matt
Date added:
Jan 27, 2025
Deeper the tropics

 
Bone on Bone- An Orthopedic Surgeon's Guide to Avoiding Surgery and Healing Pain Naturally

"Bone on Bone is a total lifestyle guide to better health and pain-free living as Dr. Meredith Warner shows how the same underlying principles that extend life, reduce heart disease, kill cancer, and decrease incidences of dementia should be applied to the overall care for orthopedic problems"--

 
Bad law - ten popular laws that are ruining America

"A legal commentator and former litigator's argument for repealing ten laws he believes are making life worse for Americans"--

 
Army of giants by Rohrer, Matthew
Date added:
Jan 27, 2025
Army of giants

 
You Gotta Eat- Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible

"A guide to making easy, tasty meals when stressed, burned out, or exhausted, including meal suggestions, accessible preparation methods, and simple recipes"--

 
This Creative Life- Fashion Designers at Home

See how the world's most exciting fashion designers live, inside spaces by turns stimulating and serene, which serve as both haven and muse.

 
Talk - the science of conversation and the art of being ourselves

"A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life-from a celebrated Harvard Business School professor and leading expert on thepsychology of conversation"--

 
The Sustainability Class- How to Take Back Our Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists

"An argument that environmental sustainability has been co-opted by the urban elite, along with examples from around the world of ways we can save our planet"--

 
Outraged- Why We Fight about Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground

"In this ... tour of the moral mind, Gray provides a groundbreaking new framework for our moral foundations that rewrites our understanding of where moral judgments come from, and how we can overcome the feelings of outrage that so often divide us"--

 
 
My Egypt- Cooking from My Roots (a Cookbook)

A ... return to the Egyptian cuisine of celebrated chef Michael Mina's heritage with a lifetime of recipes from Cairo to California"--

 
Marking Time with Fabric and Thread- Calendars, Diaries, and Journals Within Your Fiber Craft

Unlock daily creativity with this guide for recording time by using fiber craft.

 
The New Art of Paper Flowers- The Complete Guide to Crafting Gorgeous Crepe Paper Flowers

"Delve into the enchanting art of lifelike floral design with The New Art of Paper Flowers. Whether you're a novice looking to discover a gratifying new hobby or a seasoned crafter seeking inspiration, this all-inclusive handbook will equip you to cultivate lush, long-lasting blooms using colorful crepe paper"--

 
Nation of Counterfeiters- Capitalists, Con Men, and the Making of the United States

Prior to the Civil War, the U.S. did not have a single, national currency. Counterfeiters flourished amid this anarchy, putting vast quantities of bogus bills into circulation. Their success, Mihm reveals, is the story of the rise of a country defined by freewheeling capitalism and little government control.

 
The Lost World of the Flood- Mythology, Theology, and the Deluge Debate Volume 5

The Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for centuries. But what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience? In order to rediscover the biblical flood, we must set aside our own cultural and interpretive assumptions and visit the distant world of the ancient Near East. Walton and Longman lead us on this enlightening journey toward a more responsible reading of a timeless biblical narrative.

 
How we heal - a journey toward truth, racial healing, and community transformation from the inside out

A philanthropic leader shares her journey from 1960s Detroit to heading a major foundation, advocating for racial healing as a path to overcoming systemic inequities and empowering communities globally through truth-telling and empathy-driven transformation.

 
Hildegard of Bingen- A Visionary Life

Flanagan unfolds Hildegard's life from the time of her entrance into an anchoress' cell to her death as a famed visionary and writer, abbess and confidante of popes and kings, more than 70 years later. 10 photos.

 
The happy writer - get more ideas, write more words, and find more joy from first draft to publication and beyond

"From #1 New York Times bestselling author and the creator and host of the popular podcast, The Happy Writer, comes the ultimate guide to writing with less stress and more JOY"--

 
Down Came the Rain- My Journey Through Postpartum Depression

In this compelling memoir, Brooke Shields talks candidly about her experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and provides millions of women with an inspiring example of recovery.

 
The Dandelion Insurrection - Love and Revolution -

In a time that looms around the corner of today, it is a crime to dissent, a crime to assemble, a crime to stand up for one's life. Despite all this - or perhaps because of it - the Dandelion Insurrection appears...

 
The Book of Pasta

Pasta has transcended its humble origins to become one of the world's best-loved foods. This master class on Italy's most iconic ingredient presents 150 elegant, elevated recipes tested and perfected by Barilla, the world's leading pasta brand. Home cooks will discover easy weeknight meals, impressive weekend dinners, and recipes for every occasion in between.

 
The familiar stranger - (re)introducing the Holy Spirit to those in search of an experiential spirituality

"Christians today are hungry for authentic spiritual experiences, yet all too often they don't have the knowledge of or relationship with the Holy Spirit that is the key to a fully alive spirituality. In The Familiar Stranger, pastor and author Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit"--

 
The DOSE effect - optimize your brain and body by boosting your dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins

Describes a framework for enhancing mental and physical well-being by regulating the brain's key hormones--dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins--through lifestyle changes, offering science-backed strategies to improve cognitive performance, manage stress, elevate mood, and promote overall wellness by biohacking brain chemistry.

 
The condiment book - a saucy guide to unlocking maximum flavor with minimal effort

"From TikTok sensation Condiment Claire, a quirky and informative guide to the flavor enhancers we can't get enough of, with dozens of recipes for making and using condiments of all descriptions Claire Dinhut soared to internet fame tasting and rating hundreds of jams, mustards, and butters, showing how she incorporates condiments into virtually every bite she takes. Often posting from the remote French village where her father maintains a fourteenth-century mill, she delighted followers with he

 
Behind the Smile- My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression

After giving birth to her seventh child, Osmond became increasingly depressed. Now, she shares with readers the fear and darkness of the depression she overcame, and, in collaboration with the doctor who helped her through her ordeal, offers the methods she learned for treating PPD. Photo inserts.

 
Archon / After by Kocher, Ruth Ellen
Date added:
Jan 23, 2025
Archon / After

"A surreal poetry collection considering memory and self-discovery through the character of the archon, the keeper of the mental archive. In Ruth Ellen Kocher's Archon / After, the archive is revealed as both a form of violence and of memory, of site and of event. As keeper of the archive, Kocher's archon determines what pieces of the past may be preserved, housed, documented, ordered, and reviewed. Through these poems, the archon dives deep into memories and into the mysteries of daily life, an

 
The Afterlife Is Letting Go

"A memoiristic travelogue that illuminates the enduring legacy of the mass incarceration of Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans during World War II"--