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The Complete Book of Origami : A Beginner's Guide to the Most Popular Origami Models
Paper Book
The one origami book you definitely need to get--a guide to all the 85 classic paper models that origami is famous for! This is a must-have book for origami folders of all ages and skill levels--from novice on up. It provides all the instructions you need to create the...
The centered heart : evidence-based, mind-body practices to stress less and improve cardiac health
Amendola, Susi
Paper Book
"Instead of trying to find time in your day for self-care, yoga-therapist Amendola suggests scheduling your life around your practices, aiming for a stress-free, healing existence. Under her expert guidance, this not only seems enticing but possible." - Booklist, Starred Review ...
The new American Heart Association cookbook
American Heart Association (COR)
Paper Book
The American Heart Association celebrates its 100th birthday with 100 all-new recipes in the fully revised and updated 10th edition of its classic cornerstone cookbook. If you want to improve your health or simply maintain it, The New American Heart Association Cookbook,...
To the temple of tranquility... and step on it! : a memoir
Begley, Ed, Jr.
Paper Book
Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong...
Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life
Bernstein, Gabrielle
Paper Book
#1 New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein charts a path to healing that can literally change your life--a simple, powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Are you ready to unlock the greatest resource of your life? Gabby Bernstein...
The third perspective : brave expression in the age of intolerance
Brooke, Africa
Paper Book
In our deeply divided, binary world, honest discussion is stressful for all sides. International thought leader Africa Brooke says there is another way: the Third Perspective.  In this manifesto, Africa teaches us how to return to critical thinking and reduce...
Networking All-In-One for Dummies
Butler, Robert
Paper Book
The essentials you need to learn about networking--10 books in one! With over 900 pages of clear and trustworthy information, Networking All-in-One For Dummies is the perfect beginner's guide AND the perfect professional reference book. Small networks, large networks,...
Sisters in Science : How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History
Campbell, Olivia
Paper Book
The extraordinary true story of four women pioneers in physics during World War II and their daring escape out of Nazi Germany In the 1930s, Germany was a hotbed of scientific thought. But after the Nazis took power, Jewish and female citizens were forced out of their academic positions...
When we sold God's eye : diamonds, murder, and a clash of worlds in the Amazon
Cuadros, Alex
Paper Book
The "gripping and astonishing story" (Douglas Preston) of the Cinta Larga, a tribe that had no contact with the West until the 1960s and came to run an illegal diamond mine in the Amazon.  Growing up in a remote corner of the world's largest rainforest, Pio, Maria, and Oita...
The life of our Lord
Dickens, Charles
Paper Book
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Simply Science
DK
Paper Book
Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. The book covers not only the core sciences--physics, biology...
My favorite thing is monsters. Book two
Ferris, Emil
Paper Book
Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late '60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two is the eagerly awaited conclusion to one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the past decade. Presented as the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes as she tries to solve the...
Life in the key of G
G., Kenny
Paper Book
Kenny G--the incomparable musician with the straight sax, the flowing hair, and some of the most memorable melodies in history--reveals the man behind the music in this indelible, fascinating, and funny memoir. He's world renowned as the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, but there...
Oathbreakers : the war of brothers that shattered an empire and made Medieval Europe
Gabriele, Matthew
Paper Book
The authors of The Bright Ages return with a real-life Game of Thrones--the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that would end an empire, upend a continent, and redefine the future of Europe By...
Got your answers : the 100 greatest sports arguments - settled
Greenberg, Mike
Paper Book
Sports fandom can bring us together like almost nothing else in today's world. Still, that doesn't mean everyone has to agree. In fact, nothing is better than a healthy debate about any and every element of sports with friends, family, coworkers, nemeses, or even strangers at your favourite hangout....
The last tsar : the abdication of Nicholas II and the fall of the Romanovs
Hasegawa, Tsuyoshi
Paper Book
"Elegantly written and magisterially researched" (Robert Service, author of A History of Modern Russia), the definitive story behind the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty, by the world's foremost expert When Tsar Nicholas II fell from power...
Ocean : a history of the Atlantic before Columbus
Haywood, John
Paper Book
A magisterial cultural history of the Atlantic Ocean before Columbus, ranging from the early shaping of the continents and the emergence of homo sapiens to the story of shipbuilding, navigation, maritime exploration, slavery, and nascent European imperialism. A...
Challenger : a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space
Higginbotham, Adam
Paper Book
Winner of the 2024 Kirkus Nonfiction Prize * Shortlisted for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * A New York Times Notable Book of 2024 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Stunning...A heart-pounding thriller...Challenger is a...
Eden undone : a true story of sex, murder, and utopia at the dawn of World War II
Kahler, Abbott
Paper Book
An incredible true story of murder, romance, and a fateful search for utopia in the Galápagos--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden Park "Abbott Kahler's wickedly gothic tale confronts an essential truth about those who ditch...
Doppelganger A Trip Into the Mirror World
Klein, Naomi.
Paper Book
What if you woke up one morning and found you'd acquired another self--a double who was almost you and yet not you at all? What if that double shared many of your preoccupations but, in a twisted, upside-down way, furthered the very causes you'd devoted your life to fighting against? ...
Ignorance and bliss : on wanting not to know
Lilla, Mark
Paper Book
A dazzling exploration of our wish for innocence and ignorance--and its consequences.Aristotle claimed that "all human beings want to know." Our own experience proves that all human beings also want not to know. Today, centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerized crowds still follow...
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide
Miller, Michael
Paper Book
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide Who knew how simple AI could be? Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide will have you getting the most of popular AI tools in no time! Here's a small sample of what you'll find inside: Learn how AI...
Tesla : inventor of the modern
Munson, Richard
Paper Book
Nikola Tesla invented the radio, robots, and remote control. His electric induction motors run our appliances and factories, yet he has been largely overlooked by history. In Tesla, Richard Munson presents a comprehensive portrait of this farsighted and underappreciated mastermind. When...
Dac biet : an extra-special Vietnamese cookbook
Nguyen, Nini
Paper Book
A NPR BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A STRATEGIST BEST COOKBOOK TO GIFT THIS YEAR * A SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE BEST BOOK ABOUT FOOD OF THE YEAR A collection of contemporary, extra-special Vietnamese recipes, from beloved classics like Hanoi-Style Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and...
A parent's guide to high-functioning autism spectrum disorder : how to meet the challenges and help your child thrive
Ozonoff, Sally.
Paper Book
Over 100,000 parents have found the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome, in this indispensable guide. Leading experts show how you can work with your child's unique impairments--and harness his or her capabilities. Vivid...
The cure for women : Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi and the challenge to Victorian medicine that changed women's lives forever
Reeder, Lydia
Paper Book
"Valiant and timely ... 'The Cure for Women' reintroduces its subject as a hero for this moment." --The New York Times How Victorian male doctors used false science to argue that women were unfit for anything but motherhood--and the brilliant doctor who defied them<...
Life's too short : a memoir
Rucker, Darius
Paper Book
A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and country music sensation--told through the remarkable stories of the music that coursed through his life.
Hebrew : phrasebook & dictionary
Wistinetzki, Klara Ilana.
Paper Book
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Anyone can speak another language! It's all about confidence. Israelis love to chat, so don't be surprised - or caught out - if a total stranger starts up a heated discussion while you wait at a bus stop or felafel...
The Best American Poetry 2024
Lehman, David.
Paper Book
Renowned poet Mary Jo Salter, whose command of verse forms and high intelligence is universally acknowledged, selects the poems for the 2024 edition of The Best American Poetry, "a 'best' anthology that really lives up to its title" (Chicago Tribune). The Best...
Marking Time With Fabric and Thread: Calendars, Diaries, and Journals Within Your Fiber Craft
Scanlin, Tommy McClure.
Paper Book
Unlock daily creativity with this guide for recording time by using fiber craft, from renowned weaver and educator Tommye McClure Scanlin Foreword by weaver and artist Sarah C. Swett Using weaving, stitching, quilting, or other fiber arts every day to better notice the...
Holidays on ice
Sedaris, David.
Paper Book
David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters ("Us and Them"); the...
Money for couples : no more stress, no more fights, just a 10-step plan to create your rich life together
Sethi, Ramit
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, go from financial frustration to joy with the the aid of this book about navigating money while in a relationship. Personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi's program addresses the most common money...
The playbook : a story of theater, democracy, and the making of a culture war
Shapiro, James
Paper Book
One of The Smithsonian's Ten Best History Books of the Year A brilliant and daring account of a culture war over the place of theater in American democracy in the 1930s, one that anticipates our current divide, by the acclaimed Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro ...
Open When : A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns
Smith, Julie
Paper Book
Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with this highly anticipated handbook full of "break in case of emergency" advice for dealing with mental health challenges in the moment they occur. In this essential guide, Dr. Julie teaches her millions of...
Custodians of wonder : ancient customs, profound traditions, and the last people keeping them alive
Stein, Eliot
Paper Book
A vivid look at 10 astonishing people who are maintaining some of the world's oldest and rarest cultural traditions. Eliot Stein has traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are preserving some of our most extraordinary cultural rites. In...
Prepared : what kids need for a fulfilled life
Tavenner, Diane
Paper Book
A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks "A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I...
Warhammer 40,000 the Ultimate Guide
Thorpe, Gavin
Paper Book
The first-ever Warhammer 40,000 encyclopedia is here. Dive into the vast universe of Warhammer 40,000 and explore miniatures from every faction, captured in all their glory through official photography. Follow key characters throughout the evolution of their models...
How not to get eaten by owlbears : a survival guide for the Forgotten Realms
Toole, Anne
Paper Book
A bite-size guide to help aspiring Dungeon Masters get up to speed on the Forgotten Realms, filled with advice and tips on where to go, what to see, and ways to avoid a horrible death in the dazzling and deadly world of Dungeons & Dragons. The Forgotten Realms are dangerous....
Abortion : our bodies, their lies, and the truths we use to win
Valenti, Jessica
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In a stirring and succinct examination of post-Roe America, "one of the most successful and visible feminists of her generation" (Washington Post) takes on what's become the country's most resonant political issue. A KIRKUS...
The lupus book : a guide for patients and their families
Wallace, Daniel J.
Paper Book
Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 3000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His...
Classic German Cooking : The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, from Semmelknd̲el to Sauerbraten
Weiss, Luisa
Paper Book
A collection of more than 100 of the best, most emblematic recipes of German and Austrian home cooks, from the author of Classic German Baking. To many, German food is humble comfort food, the kind of food that may not win a beauty award, but more than makes up for it with...
The Paris Girl : The Young Woman Who Outwitted the Nazis and Became a Wwii Hero
White, Francelle Bradford
Paper Book
Movingly written by her own daughter, this captivating and intimate biography chronicles the astonishing courage Andrée Griotteray, a teenage girl in Nazi-occupied Paris who would become a hero of the French Resistance through her harrowing work as an underground intelligence courier. For readers...
The Art of Danish Living : How the World's Happiest People Find Joy at Work
Wiking, Meik.
Paper Book
A beautiful, research-backed guide on how to work like the happiest people in the world from the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and bestselling author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge. It is well-known that the Danish...
How to forage for wild foods without dying : an absolute beginner's guide to identifying 40 edible wild plants
Zachos, Ellen
Paper Book
This on-the-go guide is perfect for new foragers eager to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to find, no matter what region they're in, and provides photos and easy-to-follow identification and use guidelines for the 40 most common--and most delicious--wild plants. ...

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