New Adult Nonfiction & Biography

Updated August 22, 2025
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10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-tech World : How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking over Their Children's Lives
Twenge, Jean M.
Jean Twenge, PhD, award-winning professor of psychology and author of the "lavishly informative" (The New York Times) Generations, returns with a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion.<...
100 Rules for Living to 100 : An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life
Van Dyke, Dick
On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of stories, reflections, and life advice on how he's maintained a zest for life. Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in ...
After the spike : population, progress, and the case for people
Spears, Dean E.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER What if the challenge for humanity's future is not too many people on a crowded planet, but too few people to sustain the progress that the world needs? Most people on Earth today live in a country where birth rates already are too...
Age Like a Girl : Why the Brain Changes That Happen After 40 Set You Up for Your Best Life Yet
Pelz, Mindy.
Dr. Mindy Pelz, noted women's health advocate and the bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and Eat Like a Girl, redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade--offering science-backed strategies to help women thrive, reclaim their health, and step into their most vibrant,...
Anna Cooks : 125+ Delicious & Achievable Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Olson, Anna.
For years Anna Olson has been synonymous with baking, sharing her delicious and impeccably tested recipes through her bestselling and award-winning baking books and TV shows. Now Anna invites you to explore her savoury side, offering a collection of dishes that reflect the way she, and we all,...
Awake : A Memoir
Hatmaker, Jen
Paper Book
From Jen Hatmaker--beloved New York Times bestselling author and host of the For the Love podcast--a brutally honest, funny, and revealing memoir about the traumatic end of her twenty-six-year-long marriage, and the beginning of a different kind of love story. At 2...
Awakening : The Path to Freedom and Enlightenment
Chopra, Deepak.
Are you sleepwalking through life? New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra offers an accessible, powerful guide to personal transformation so you can unlock the power of awakened consciousness and grasp your limitless potential. In this groundbreaking guide to...
Back mechanic : the step by step McGill method to fix back pain
McGill, Stuart
Paper Book
The Bigger Picture : My Blockbuster Life & Lessons Learned Along the Way
Landau, Jon.
An uplifting and entertaining behind-the-scenes memoir about a life in film and the joy in solving problems with grace, kindness, and generosity, by the late film producer Jon Landau (Avatar, Titanic), written as he battled cancer and came to terms with his terminal diagnosis....
Blind spots : when medicine gets it wrong, and what it means for our health
Makary, Marty
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller From Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Price We Pay-an eye-opening look at the medical groupthink that has led to public harm, and...
Bloody Crowns: A New History of the Hundred Years War
Livingston, Michael
A "riveting" new telling of the Hundred Years war that "brilliantly revises centuries of history" (Bernard Cornwell, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Kingdom), revealing how the lines drawn on medieval battlefields forged the modern world Henry V...
The breastfeeding survival guide : how to feel confident looking after your baby (and yourself)
Facey, Danielle
You're looking after your baby ... who's looking after you? Feeding your baby is supposed to feel natural - but for so many of us, it doesn't. Between the hormones, birth recovery and the pressure to 'get it right', breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, isolating and impossibly...
Cambridge IELTS General Training Student's Book with Answers : 20
Inside IELTS 20 General Training with Answers with Audio with Resource Bank you'll find FOUR complete examination papers plus details of the different parts of the test and the scoring system, so you can familiarise yourself with the General test format and practice your exam technique. Download the...
Canada Unscripted
Sarin, Vic.
Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons showcases 21 of the most influential voices in Canadian film and broadcasting. In these intimate and often surprising interviews, celebrated actors, journalists, directors, and producers share stories that are raw, funny, and deeply...
Certified Beauties : More of Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories
Duthie, James.
With its unpredictability, brutality, and camaraderie, hockey is full of great stories. And great characters. Certified Beauties is a new collection of the most compelling, hilarious, and heartwarming inside hockey stories--the ones that the players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN's James...
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...
Coming up short : a memoir of America
Reich, Robert B.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in...
The condiment book : a saucy guide to unlocking maximum flavor with minimal effort
Dinhut, Claire
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * 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...
Deadwood : gold, guns, and greed in the American West
Cozzens, Peter
The true story of the Black Hills gold rush settlement once described as "the most diabolical town on earth" and of its most colorful cast of characters, from Wild Bill Hickok to Calamity Jane to Al Swearingen and Sheriff Seth Bullock. "In these pungent pages, you can smell the...
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky : An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb
Graff, Garrett M.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Magisterial...A stunning account that brings to the fore the nuclear saga's surreal combination of ingenuity, fate, and terror." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "If you are an intelligent person, or at the very least think you are, you have to...
A different kind of power : a memoir
Ardern, Jacinda
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world's youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of...
Dirtbag Billionaire : How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away
Gelles, David
New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles. This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the...
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child : Parenting Essentials, Tips, and Strategies to Help Your Child
Bush, Rebecca.
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child gives caregivers the practical guidance, tools, and knowledge they need to support the newly diagnosed 6- to 9-year-old in their lives. While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now...
Eat: Easy, Affordable, Tasty: 100 Recipes with All of the Flavor and None of the Fuss - A Cookbook
Celenza, Frankie
EAT is the antithesis to the never-ending competition for the most elaborate, expensive, complicated, and shocking dishes showcased both on tv and social media. While you might recognize Frankie from Struggle Meals, he started his career with the goal to help...
Entitled: ; the rise and fall of the house of york
Lownie, Andrew.
THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER 'Makes Prince Harry's Spare look positively restrained' SUNDAY TIMES 'A jaw-dropping account of arrogance, financial incontinence, greed and, indeed, entitlement' DAILY EXPRESS 'This searing biography of Prince Andrew crackles with scandals' BBC...
Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music
Gibson, Debbie
In her long-awaited debut, Debbie Gibson reflects on the lessons she learned in her years as a young pop pioneer and on her hard-earned journey to embrace her authentic self, allowing her to lead the healthy, engaged--and electric!--life she does today. Debbie Gibson was just...
Firestorm How Wildfire Will Shape Our Future
Struzik, Edward.
Paper Book
"Frightening...Firestorm comes alive when Struzik discusses the work of offbeat scientists."  --New York Times Book Review "Comprehensive and compelling." --Booklist "A powerful message." --Kirkus<...
Freeing your child from obsessive-compulsive disorder : powerful strategies to take charge of intrusive thoughts, eliminate rituals, and guide children and teens through OCD
Chansky, Tamar E.
An empowering guide to helping children with OCD thrive and find relief from their most distressing symptoms, for kids as young as age four to teens-now revised and updated Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder know firsthand how confusing and even frightening...
A Gangster's Life : War and Addiction in the New Underworld
Edwards, Peter.
In this gripping tale of a modern-day outlaw, Shane Dankoski meticulously recounts his time as a high-ranking member of the United Nations gang of British Columbia in the early 2000s. Under constant threat from other gangs, including the Wolfpack and Hells Angels, Shane spent a decade evading the...
Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers
Johnston, Sarah Iles
Paper Book
An entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths "This book is a triumph! . . . [A] magnificent retelling of the Greek myths."--Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series "Move over, Edith Hamilton! Sarah Iles Johnston...
Grandparenting : A Guidebook for Modern Families
Apter, Terri
'Grandparenting is a long-awaited, well-informed, personal and well-researched insight into what it means to be a grandparent... A wonderful book' JULIA SAMUEL, author of Every Family Has a Story The birth of a grandchild is a cause for celebration. But when a child becomes a...
Guinness world records 2026 : Canadian Edition
BE PART OF IT! Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one of them. With all new content - from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global...
I hate myself : overcome self-hatred and realize why you're wrong about you
Aguirre, Blaise A.
Paper Book
Learn to understand the unaddressed symptom of mental health In I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You, internationally known Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Blaise Aguirre tackles the pervasive and often...
Help! my child's anxiety is giving me anxiety
Joss, Saskia.
'Finally, a book that gives straightforward guidance to parents in need' Myleene Klass 'Full of practical tools to make the entire household happier!' Dr Philippa Kaye The opposite of anxiety is not CALM. The opposite of anxiety is SAFETY....
Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization
McKibben, Bill
Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in...
Homer's Iliad and Odyssey : a biography
Manguel, Alberto
Paper Book
A worldwide exploration of the history, purpose, and inescapable influence of the Iliad and the Odyssey that will inspire readers to think anew about Homer's work No one knows whether Homer was a real person, but there is no doubt that the epic poems assembled under his name are...
I'll look so hot in a coffin : and other thoughts I used to have about my body
Sosenko, Carla
Paper Book
A "raw, vulnerable, and utterly hilarious" (Harper's Bazaar) memoir about one woman's experience living with a deformity, and her quest to find freedom and joy in her body "Sosenko's experience with body shame and judgment, from herself and others, is universal. She...
Idiot Sandwich: 100+ Recipes to Elevate Your Sandwich Game
Sandwich, Idiot
From viral meme to one of the year's most exciting new YouTube series, Idiot Sandwich is the ultimate cookbook dedicated to that special heaven served up between two slices of bread. When the world's biggest chef, Gordon Ramsay, places two pieces of bread around your face and...
It must be beautiful to be finished : a memoir of my body
Gies, Kate
Paper Book
A raw, beautiful memoir of a girl born missing an ear, a medical system insistent on saving her from herself, and our culture's desire to "fix" bodies. When Kate Gies was four years old, a plastic surgeon pressed a synthetic ear to the right side of her head and pulled out a...
Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism
Reynolds, Stewart
NATIONAL BESTELLER Like On Tyranny, but with cats, this is the ultimate guide to channeling feline wisdom in the face of authoritarian nonsense.   Cats, the original masters of stealth, sass, and...
Lucas Wars
Roche, Renaud
Rebellious child who cheated death. Indomitable visionary. And mastermind behind one of the world's most enduring fandoms: Star Wars. "An epic tale of creative struggles and triumph." --Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son ...
Microsoft 365 Excel
Ringstrom, David H.
Make Excel work for you with this brand new guide to spreadsheet essentials Knowing a little about Excel is essential for almost every profession. Knowing a lot about Excel makes you one of the most valuable people in the office. Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies helps you...
The missing peace : the inside story of the fight for Middle East peace
Ross, Dennis.
Paper Book
The respected ambassador and chief Middle East negotiator in both the Clinton and Bush administrations offers an assessment of the peace process from 1988 to the present.
My New Indian Kitchen
Vij, Vikram.
"Vikram Vij is one of the greatest chefs on the planet." -Michael Bublé 80 exciting new Indian recipes from one of North America's most innovative and beloved chefs. Celebrated chef, bestselling author, and media personality Vikram Vij is known...
Navigating a Toxic Workplace for Dummies
Mattice, Catherine
This friendly, compassionate guide is the antidote to workplace toxicity Toxic workplaces can be bad for your mental and physical health, and they're one of the leading causes of employee turnover. Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies explores what causes work...
The Next One : Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks, and Hidden Talent
Reid, Ken.
Behind the scenes to hockey's hidden superstars, the scouts who chase teenage prodigies and might-never-bes across North America and around the world. If you attend any junior, minor, or professional hockey game and you'll spot them, often up in the rafters, alone, busily taking...
Not just a period : reclaim your cycle, harness your hormones, and take control of your health
Wallace, Hazel, Dr.
Work with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you. Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you feel at the mercy of cravings when your period is due? You're...
Nowhere Girl : Life as a Member of ADHD's Lost Generation
Ciccone, Carla.
Why is a generation of women only now discovering they have ADHD? (Spoiler: misogyny). A writer examines the cost of living with undiagnosed ADHD in a reported memoir about the girls that medical science ignored. When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine--an event...
The Once and Future Riot
Sacco, Joe
From luminary graphics journalist, a revelatory investigation of the deadly sectarian riots in 2013 Uttar Pradesh, India, and their urgent global significance Compared to other episodes of lethal Indian communal violence, the clashes in Uttar Pradesh in 2013, the Muzaffarnagar...
Pantheon
Lawrence, Caroline
Paper Book
*** 'If you want to have fun refreshing your knowledge on Greek gods and goddesses, try Caroline Lawrence's beautifully illustrated Pantheon.' Mary Beard 'I love Caroline Lawrence and so should you.' Natalie Haynes 'Huge fun!'<...
Penelope's bones : a new history of Homer's world through the women written out of it
Hauser, Emily (Fiction writer)
Paper Book
Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.   Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the...
Positive obsession : the life and times of Octavia E. Butler
Morris, Susana M.
Paper Book
A magnificent cultural biography that charts the life of one of our greatest writers, situating her alongside the key historical and social moments that shaped her work.  As the first Black woman to consistently write and publish in the field of science fiction, Octavia Butler was a...
Power on: managing screen time to benefit the whole family
Brandin, Ash.
From "The Gamer Educator", an openminded guide to parenting alongside screens and gaming, offering practical solutions to managing your family's screen time.​ Parents are feeling mounting pressure to minimize screen time, but are struggling to do so in our...
The Protein Advantage Cookbook: High-Protein, Low-Carb Recipes That Burn Fat, Build Muscle, and Restore Metabolism
Ketchum, Carolyn
The Protein Advantage Cookbook is the new template for low-carb eating, filled with the latest science and 100 recipes to help you meet your weight loss, body composition, and health goals. Authored by best-selling cookbook author, Carolyn Ketchum, The...
Queen Elizabeth II : A Concise Biography of an Exceptional Sovereign
Cannadine
The life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's extraordinary and longest-lived monarchThe reign of Queen Elizabeth II was exceptional for many reasons: among them her remarkable longevity, her enduring marriage to Prince Philip, her astonishing success in concealing her opinions on virtually any...
Queer Country Crossroads : Stories of Strength, Struggle and Belonging from Rural Canada
Kyle, Mabe.
What does it mean to grow up trans in a rural town? To move from Toronto to a small community in Manitoba? To start a queer ice hockey tournament on the Sunshine Coast? To be the first out queer man that your new friend knows on a first-name basis? Queer Country Crossroads is an anthology...
Read, Write, Play : 100 Easy Ways to Make Phonics Fun for Children Aged 3-7
David, Sophie
Unlock the joy of reading and writing with Read, Write, Play, a hands-on guide featuring 100 fun and engaging activities that support children aged 3-7 on their phonics journey. Whether you're supporting school lessons or starting at home, this book...
Reading picture books with children : how to shake up storytime and get kids tal
Lambert, Megan Dowd
Paper Book
A new, interactive approach to storytime, The Whole Book Approach was developed in conjunction with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and expert author Megan Dowd Lambert's graduate work in children's literature at Simmons College, offering a practical guide for reshaping storytime and...
Replaceable You : Adventures in Human Anatomy
Roach, Mary
Paper Book
The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what's available--sculpting noses from brass, borrowing skin from frogs and hearts from pigs, crafting eye parts from jet...
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange
Ripley's Believe It or Not! (COM)
With mind-boggling facts, inspiring stories, and captivating photos, "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange" thrills readers of all ages with a fun and exciting look into our wonderfully weird world! Open your eyes to a world beyond the ordinary with "Ripley's Believe It...
Rome before Rome : the legends that shaped the Romans
Matyszak, Philip
Paper Book
Philip Matyszak skilfully navigates the myths and legends of early Rome, exploring the enigmatic origins of the Romans and how the first seeds of a great empire were sown. 'I sing of arms and the man' wrote Virgil at the start of the Aeneid, one of Rome's most iconic origin...
The Science of Flavor: Unlock the Secrets of Flavorful Cooking
Farrimond, Stuart
They say you eat with the eyes. But we now know that smell, texture, temperature, color and even atmosphere - down to the background music - influence how we perceive flavor. As anyone who has lost their sense of taste will know, flavorless food is dull and monochrome - it is...
Semi-well-adjusted despite literally everything : a memoir
Stoner, Alyson
Paper Book
Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir--from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma--may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age....
A Short History of Ancient Rome
Hughes, Pascal.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life. Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the...
So You Want to Own Greenland?: Lessons from the Vikings to Trump
Buchanan, Elizabeth
Why do despots over the centuries keep wanting to own Greenland? The fascinating, calamitous story of the many who've tried . . . and uniformly failed . . . An indispensable guide to Greenland--why it matters, and how it could become the next global flashpoint. Ever...
The spy in the archive : how one man tried to kill the KGB
Corera, Gordon
Paper Book
The compulsively readable new book from The Rest is Classified host Gordon Corera. About how one man - Vasili Mitrokhin - turned first disaffected dissident and then traitor to the KGB, stealing the most secret Soviet archives and smuggling them to the West. How do you steal...
Super visible : the story of the women of Marvel Comics
Stohl, Margaret
Paper Book
Inspired by the hit podcast The Women of Marvel and cowritten by the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures, this eye-opening and engaging book celebrates the women who have helped make Marvel one of the most successful comics and entertainment...
That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
Myers, Elyse
Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life's awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as "The Internet's Best Friend," sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and serving as an...
They All Came to Barneys : A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store
Pressman, Gene
During the greatest, most exciting years in the world's greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was a place where fashion made culture and made history. In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and...
A thing of beauty : travels in mythical and modern Greece
Fiennes, Peter
Paper Book
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022 'Peter Fiennes's road trip around Greece [is] engagingly described' Mary Beard, TLS 'Fiennes is a brilliant and generous guide through Greece' Observer
Think and Grow Rich: the Classic Edition: The All-Time Masterpiece on Unlocking Your Potential--In Its Original 1937 Edition
Hill, Napoleon
Paper Book
An affordable, beautifully produced reproduction of the vintage text of Napoleon Hill's original landmark--this is the legendary program, just as it reached readers in 1937. You want to dip into Think and Grow Rich ... you've heard about it from friends and coworkers ......
This is wildfire : how to protect yourself, your home, and your community in the age of heat
Mott, Nick
Paper Book
Finalist for the Western Writers of the West Spur Award A practical guide for living with wildfire, including essential history and science, actions you can take to protect your home, and guiding principles for life in an increasingly fiery future. ...
Thomas More : a life
Paul, Joanne
Paper Book
The definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century: Thomas More. Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately...
Till We Meet Again : A Canadian in the First World War
Marriott, Brandon.
An incredibly evocative and action-filled story of one man's fight in the First World War, rich and raw with remarkable detail. As he tended to the chores on his homestead, Lester Harper never imagined that he would turn in his hoe for a Lee-Enfield rifle on the Western Front....
To lose a war : the fall and rise of the Taliban
Anderson, Jon Lee
"A book that is as deeply humane and profoundly rendered as any I've read about Afghanistan, or any other war." --Elliot Ackerman, New York Times Book Review From one of the great foreign correspondents of our time, author of some of the most essential reporting from...
Told You So
Neeley, Mayci
From TikTok and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mayci Neeley, a deeply personal story of love, grief, motherhood, and resilience. Mayci Neeley and the women of MomTok burst into the center of pop culture when Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took the...
Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine
Agha, Hussein
Paper Book
Two insiders explain why the Israeli-Palestinian peace process failed, and anticipate what lies ahead. On October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters killed more than eleven hundred Israelis and took more than two hundred hostages, prompting an Israeli response that has in turn...
Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids---Without Losing Your Mind
Kuntzman, Devon
Feeling overwhelmed by tantrums, sleep struggles, hitting, and potty training? In this groundbreaking quick-reference guide, toddler expert Devon Kuntzman provides the recipe for effective, healthy discipline to help your child finally listen and to make parenting so much easier. ...
Vikings: culture of discovery and plunder
A colourful exploration into the history, training, weapons, lifestyles and legacy of the Vikings. From Norway to Sicily, Russia to Ireland and across the Atlantic to North America, the Vikings traversed the globe in their pursuit of land and plunder. Renowned as merciless...
Waiting to be heard : a memoir /
Knox, Amanda.
Paper Book
Amanda Knox spent four years in a foreign prison for a crime she did not commit, as seen in the Netflix documentary Amanda Knox. In the fall of 2007, the 20-year-old college coed left Seattle to study abroad in Italy, but her life was shattered when her roommate was murdered in their...
We are eating the Earth : the race to fix our food system and save our climate
Grunwald, Michael
From the author of New York Times bestseller The New New Deal, a groundbreaking piece of reportage from the trenches of the next climate war: the fight to fix our food system. Humanity has cleared a land mass the size of Asia plus Europe to grow food, and our food...
We Breed Lions : Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture
Westhead, Rick.
The allegations read like a scene out of a horror movie. Five National Hockey League players, all of them 18-year-old Canada World Juniors at the time, are alleged to have sexually assaulted a young woman in a London, ON hotel room in June 2018 over several hours. When the players learned that the...
What is queer food? : how we served a revolution
Birdsall, John
Paper Book
Food in America and Europe has long been shaped, twisted, and upended by queer creatives. Beloved food writer John Birdsall fills the gap between the past and present, channeling the twin forces of criticism and cultural history to propel readers into the kitchens, restaurants, swirling party...
When it all burns : fighting fire in a transformed world
Thomas, Jordan (Anthropologist)
Paper Book
"Exceptional. . . . When It All Burns is one of those books that immerses the reader in the nuances of a world most of us know only through the lens of tragedy and destruction. Thomas' visceral, crystalline prose only adds fuel to the fire." --Los Angeles Times A...

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