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Updated January 16, 2025
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An African History of Africa : From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
Badawi, Zeinab
Paper Book
Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi's sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent's extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective. "Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30...
America's deadliest election : the cautionary tale of the most violent election in American history
Bash, Dana
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Snappy and accessible prose... America's Deadliest Election is the kind of book that might generate fresh interest in our country's brief post-Civil War attempt at creating a multiracial democracy."--The Washington Post
Beyond anxiety : curiosity, creativity, and finding your life's purpose
Beck, Martha Nibley
Paper Book
From bestselling author Martha Beck, a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within We live in an epidemic of anxiety. Most of us assume that the key to overcoming it is to think our way out. And for a while it works. But there is always something that sends us back...
The way of playUsing Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids
Bryson, Tina Payne
Paper Book
The simple way to help your kids face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skills-from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and a renowned play therapist "A parenting guide as useful as it is scientifically sound...
The calligraphy book : pointed pen techniques, inspiration, and projects
Bugbee, Lindsey
Paper Book
Master modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and labels with this essential guide from The Postman's Knock. This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey...
Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking
Carr, Allen
Ebook
The harder I fight, the more I love you : a memoir
Case, Neko
Paper Book
From a beloved Grammy-nominated musician, a "heartbreaking and funny" memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desires, and indispensable friendships that reflects on the way art and music and a deep connection to nature guided her journey towards stardom (Maggie Smith,...
Consent : a memoir
Ciment, Jill
Paper Book
A TIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR * From the acclaimed novelist ("A virtuoso"--Donna Seaman, Booklist), a deft, shocking memoir that asks whether we can judge past behavior by today's moral codes, as the author reevaluates her decades-long marriage to the forty-seven-year-old man...
The well plated cookbook : fast, healthy recipes you'll want to eat
Clarke, Erin
Paper Book
Comfort classics with a lighter spin, from the creator of the healthy-eating blog Well Plated by Erin. Known for her incredibly approachable, slimmed-down, and outrageously delicious recipes, Erin Clarke is the creator of the smash-hit food blog in the healthy-eating blogosphere,...
Cloistered : my years as a nun
Coldstream, Catherine
Paper Book
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "A profoundly moving memoir which gripped me . . . It's about spirituality and asceticism and silence and sisterhood, but also about how flawed human beings can abuse power and how hermetically sealed communities, which should care for and...
The fix : how the twelve steps offer a surprising path of transformation for the well-adjusted, the down-and-out, and everyone in between
Cron, Ian Morgan
Paper Book
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...
Gather me : a memoir in praise of the books that saved me
Edim, Glory
Paper Book
A "dramatic [and] ingeniously crafted" (Los Angeles Times) memoir of family, community, and resilience, and an ode to the power of books to help us understand ourselves, from the renowned founder of Well-Read Black Girl. "A beautiful portrait of a full life that...
Most requested copycat dishes : 101 homemade versions of your favorite restaurant recipes
Favorite Family Recipes (Bloggers)
Paper Book
Unravel the culinary secrets behind your most-loved restaurant meals. From fast-food classics to gourmet restaurant delights, Most Requested Copycat Dishes brings the restaurant experience directly to your home kitchen. From crave-worthy appetizers like Disneyland's Jalapen~o Cheese Stuffed Pretzels...
The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
Franke, Shari
Paper Book
From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke's childhood was a...
In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some
Gad, Josh
Paper Book
A heartfelt and hilarious collection of essays from the comedian and entertainer known for voicing Olaf in the phenomenon Disney franchise of Frozen, and for his award-winning turn as Elder Cunningham in the Broadway smash hit The Book of Mormon. For the first and...
Atlas obscura : Wild life : an explorer's guide to the world's living wonders
Giaimo, Cara
Paper Book
From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other--a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field...
American sirens : the incredible story of the Black men who became America's first paramedics
Hazzard, Kevin
Paper Book
The extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men in Pittsburgh who became the first paramedics in America, saving lives and changing the course of emergency medicine around the world   Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your...
The Good Virus: The Amazing Story and Forgotten Promise of the Phage
Ireland, Tom
Paper Book
At every moment, within our bodies and all around us, trillions of microscopic combatants are waging a war that shapes our health and life on Earth. Countless times per second, viruses known as phages attack and destroy bacteria while leaving all other life forms, including us, unscathed. Vastly...
American murderer : the parasite that haunted the South
Jarrow, Gail
Paper Book
Included on NPR's 2022 "Books We Love" List Finalist, 2023 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction ALSC Notable Children's Book What made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries? This exciting medical mystery uncovers...
Lightly : how to live a simple, serene & stress-free life
Jay, Francine
Paper Book
Life is weighing us down. Each day we add more possessions, more commitments, more worries, more stress to our lives. Striving for fulfillment, our closets become overstuffed, our calendars overscheduled, and our spirits overwhelmed. Instead of feeling happy, we just feel heavy. ...
Henry V : the astonishing triumph of England's greatest warrior king
Jones, Dan
Paper Book
"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."--The New York Times "The best biography yet of England's greatest king."--Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and...
What your body knows about happiness : unexpected ways to find gratitude, happiness, and joy
Kaplan, Janice
Paper Book
Happiness isn't just a state of mind. It's also a state of body. Standing straight can give you a shot of confidence and forcing a smile might improve your mood. But do you know why? We generally believe that the brain is the big computer telling our bodies how to respond, but new research...
Realm of ice and sky : triumph, tragedy, and history's greatest Arctic rescue
Levy, Buddy
Paper Book
Two-time National Outdoor Book Award-winning author Buddy Levy's thrilling narrative of polar exploration via airship―and the men who sacrificed everything to make history. Arctic explorer and American visionary Walter Wellman pioneered both polar and trans...
Here after
Lin, Amy (Teacher)
Paper Book
Starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Library Journal A Kirkus Best of 2024 Nonfiction Pick A March 2024 Book of the Month Selection An Apple Books Best Book of March A 2024...
Mindmasters : the data-driven science of predicting and changing human behavior
Matz, Sandra C.
Paper Book
A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology--from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting. There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our...
The JFK conspiracy : the secret plot to kill Kennedy-and why it failed
Meltzer, Brad
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth...
The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond
Meyer, Marissa.
Paper Book
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. If you aren't suffering, you aren't creating. Right? Wrong! ...
Washita love child : the rise of Indigenous rock star Jesse Ed Davis
Miller, Douglas K.
Paper Book
Kirkus Reviews * Best Books of 2024 [Nonfiction] "I first met Jesse Ed Davis in the late '80s. . . . [He was a] gentle yet intensely present giant who was a legend of an artist. . . . In Washita Love Child, Jesse Ed Davis is resurrected in story." --Joy Harjo,...
It's a gas : the sublime and elusive elements that expand our world
Miodownik, Mark
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world. Gases are all around us--they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars,...
Tidy up your lifeRethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most
Moore, Tyler
Paper Book
Bring order to your home and focus to your busy life with Tidy Dad's guiding principles and practical routines for organizing, cleaning, and prioritizing--both emotionally and physically. A father of three with a stressful job, Tyler Moore felt his life resembled an overstuffed closet:...
Complete flags of the world
Mumford, Simon
Paper Book
Explore the fascinating world of flags!  Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have evolved. ...
Brain energy : a revolutionary breakthrough in understanding mental health--and improving treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more
Palmer, Christopher M. (Psychiatrist)
Paper Book
"[A] revolutionary road map for people suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disease . . . almost any brain disorder." --Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever Discover the surprising link between your metabolism and mental...
A very short history of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Pappé, Ilan
Paper Book
An indispensable guide to understanding the Israel-Palestine conflict, and how we might yet still find a way out of it. 'Ilan Pappe is the most original, radical and hard-hitting of Israel's "new historians".' Avi Shlaim, author of Three Worlds The devastation of 7 October 2023...
Road atlas, 2025: United States, Canada, Mexico
Rand McNally and Company.
Map
Relief shown by spot heights on many maps.
Windows 11
Simpson, Alan
Paper Book
Take control of your Windows 11 experience, the easy way With millions of copies sold over 18 editions, Windows For Dummies is the all-time best selling tech reference--and there's a reason. Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition brings you up to speed on the latest...
YouTube Channels for Dummies
Swansburg Paulino, Jackie
Unleash Your Video Stardom! Ready to shine on the world's biggest stage? With YouTube Channels For Dummies, you'll unlock the secrets to creating powerful videos and channels that captivate audiences and propel your brand to stardom. Four renowned experts guide you through...
Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice
Swanson, Ann
Paper Book
Explore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control. Introducing Science of Yoga - an all-encompassing science book to help you better understand yoga anatomy and the medical science behind yoga to...
Kingdom of characters : the language revolution that made China modern
Tsu, Jing
Paper Book
A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 What does it take to reinvent a language? After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world's most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world...
Very good bread : the science of dough and the art of making bread at home
Weller, Melissa
Paper Book
A STRATEGIST BEST COOKBOOK TO GIFT THIS YEAR From the acclaimed baker and James Beard Award nominee, here is a master class on making perfect breads at home--from sourdough loaves and baguettes to bagels, pitas, tortillas, and pizzas For Melissa Weller, bread is the...
White Malice: The CIA and the Covert Recolonization of Africa
Williams, Susan
Paper Book
A revelatory history of how postcolonial African Independence movements were systematically undermined by one nation above all: the US.    In 1958 in Accra, Ghana, the Hands Off Africa conference brought together the leading figures of...
Good nature : why seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching plants is good for our health
Willis, K. J.
Paper Book
A Next Big Idea Club must-read selection! An Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Nonfiction Book! A ground-breaking investigation into newly discovered evidence showing that remarkable things happen to our bodies and our minds when our senses connect with the...
Talk : the new science of conversation and the art of being ourselves
Wood Brooks, Alison
Paper Book
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 the psychology of conversation. ...
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World's Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide
Zinn, Lennard.
Paper Book
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to bicycle repair and maintenance. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Lennard Zinn's clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy...

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