New Adult Non-Fiction

Updated November 14, 2024
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Off the spectrum :
Rippon, Gina,
Paper Book
A cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research--and makes a passionate case for their inclusion Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a...
Searches :
Vara, Vauhini,
Paper Book
From the author of The Immortal King Rao, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, a personal exploration of how technology companies have both fulfilled and exploited the human desire for understanding and connection A Most Anticipated Book from The New York Times and more!...
Rot :
Scanlan, Padraic X.,
Paper Book
A "vigorous and engaging" (Fintan O'Toole, New Yorker) new history of the Irish Great Famine, showing how the British Empire caused Ireland's most infamous disaster In 1845, European potato fields from Spain to Scandinavia were attacked by a novel pathogen....
The 6 :
Schwankert, Steven/ Cameron, James (FRW)
Paper Book
"A historian who has spent the last quarter-century exploring China's lakes, rivers, and seas, and plunging into the country's rich maritime history, Schwankert and his team solved what was an enduring mystery - the identity and fate of Titanic's six Chinese survivors." --James Cameron from the...
Restaurant Kid :
Phan, Rachel
Paper Book
A warm and poignant narrative about finding one's self amidst the grind of restaurant life, the cross-generational immigrant experience, and a daughter's attempts to connect with parents who have always been just out of reach. **An International Bestseller** ...
So very small /
Levenson, Thomas.
Paper Book
"An elegant, wide-ranging history" (The New York Review of Books) of the centuries-long quest to discover the critical role of germs in disease thatreveals as much about human reasoning--and the pitfalls of ego--as it does about microbes. "Levenson takes readers through...
To save and to destroy :
Nguyen, Viet Thanh,
Paper Book
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer (now an HBO series) comes a moving and unflinchingly personal meditation on the literary forms of otherness and a bold call for expansive political solidarity. Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen arrived in the United States as...
The next day transitions, change, and moving forward
French Gates, Melinda, 1964-
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a rare window into some of her life's pivotal moments, Melinda French Gates draws from previously untold stories to offer a new perspective on encountering transitions. "You don't get to be my age without...
No haven :
Bleakley, Paul,
Paper Book
With Boston to the north and New York City to the south, Connecticut's history of organized crime is often overlooked. This is the untold story of New Haven's illegal past. One of America's most historic and enduring cities, New Haven has wrangled with a perpetual identity struggle,...
Marketcrafters :
Hughes, Chris,
Paper Book
A revelatory and unexpected history of the rise of American capitalism--and an argument that entrepreneurial leaders in government, not the mythical "free market," created the most dynamic economy the world has ever known. For many decades, a sacred myth has ruled the minds of...
Women of war :
Cope, Suzanne,
Paper Book
From underground fighters to courageous spies, Women of War unearths the hidden history of the brave women who risked their lives to overthrow the Nazi occupation and liberate Italy. Using primary sources and recent scholarship, Cope sheds light on the roles played by women while Italians...
Rethinking medications truth, power, and the drugs you take
Avorn, Jerry
Paper Book
A leading medical expert explains why too many of the medications Americans take are poorly evaluated, overpriced, or pose unwarranted risks--and what we can do to fix that. Groundbreaking research has given us many remarkable new medicines, but America's drug evaluation process,...
Medicine River :
Pember, Mary Annette,
Paper Book
A sweeping and deeply personal account of Native American boarding schools in the United States, and the legacy of abuse wrought by them in an attempt to destroy Native culture and life From the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1930s, tens of thousands of Native children...
Learn SQL in a Month of Lunches
Iannucci, Jeff
Paper Book
Use SQL to get the data you need in no time at all! Learn to read and write basic queries, troubleshoot common problems, and control your own business data in just 24 short lessons-no programming experience required! SQL has been designed to be as close to English as possible-...
It seemed like a bad idea at the time :
Vilanch, Bruce,
Paper Book
"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been...
The ride :
Kennedy, Kostya.
Paper Book
Timed for the 250th anniversary of one of America's most famous founding events: Paul Revere's legendary ride, newly told with fresh research into little-known aspects of the story Americans have heard since childhood but hardly understoodOn April 18, 1775, a Boston-based silversmith, engraver, and...
How to Work With Complicated People :
Leak, Ryan
Bestselling author and transformational speaker Ryan Leak shares research-based strategies for working with even the most challenging people to create more collaborative and productive teams. Who is the most complicated person you work with? You probably don't have...
Essential crochet starter stitches :
Leapman, Melissa.
Paper Book
Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, Essential Crochet Starter Stitches is a perfect take-along reference featuring starter-level crochet stitch patterns for solids, shells, fans, openwork, lace, and simple edgings from renowned crochet expert Melissa...
The invisible spy Churchill's Rockefeller Center spy ring and America's first secret agent of World War II
Maier, Thomas, 1956-
Paper Book
The untold WWII story of a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill's undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the US, and inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond, for fans of Ben Macintyre and Erik Larson.
For the bees :
Chapman, Tara Dawn,
Paper Book
A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond. The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin's beloved...
The Story of Astrophysics in Five Revolutions
Vaudo, Ersilia/ Di Stefano, Vanessa (TRN)
When Neil Armstrong first set foot in the lunar dust, the Earth held its breath. That one small step forever changed our view of what was possible, sparking a dramatic expansion of humankind's cosmic awareness. When we gain a new perspective, a transformation begins, profoundly altering the...
Lost at sea :
Kloc, Joe,
Paper Book
A deep and personal look into the lives of "anchor-outs"--a homeless community in California living at sea on abandoned boats--casting light on the struggles and resilience of those surviving on the fringes of society. Set against the backdrop of Richardson Bay,...
Bitter & sweet :
Roustaei, Omid,
Discover a world of flavors in this elegantly designed cookbook from Omid Roustaei--the Caspian Chef--featuring 75 mouthwatering recipes that blend Iranian dishes with global cuisines, accompanied by moving stories of Omid's life and culinary journey from Iran to the US. ...
The 5 types of wealth :
Bloom, Sahil,
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER 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. "A powerful call to...

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