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New Nonfiction Books May 2025 |
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We Will Rest!: The Art of Escape by Tricia HerseyHersey examines the concept of rest as a radical and spiritual act of resistance against the pressures of capitalism and white supremacy, advocating for the intentional creation of rest as a means of healing, liberation and community care, while drawing inspiration from historical abolitionist movements and spiritual traditions.
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Coastal: 130 Recipes from a California Road Trip by Scott ClarkThe acclaimed chef who flipped his fine dining chops into the ultimate railroad-car diner at the edge of the Pacific celebrates California home cooking with 130 recipes and more than 300 photos that capture the beauty, magic and bounty of the coast.
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On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR by Steve OneyOney offers a riveting account of the 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.
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Overcoming Overwork by Harvard Business ReviewThis is a call to action to end the culture of overwork at both home and at work that is leaving women feeling underappreciated, frustrated and burned out by saying "no" to office housework and unwanted tasks, setting one's own priorities, delegating projects for a more equitable balance of labor and following other practical advice for taking back time to use for matters of personal import.
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The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime by Dale E. BredesenBredesen presents cutting-edge research on preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, offering a comprehensive program to optimize cognitive health, address misconceptions about Alzheimer's and dementia and empower readers of all ages to sustain mental sharpness and independence throughout their lives.
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Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art by Timothy Anglin BurgardBurgard celebrates the revered artist who chose to live, work and teach in Sacramento but whose works are acclaimed nationally and internationally - in this exhibition, which explores Thiebaud's long-standing engagement with art history, especially through his numerous appropriations and reinterpretations of artworks from the past to the present.
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An Eye on the Hebrides: An Illustrated Journey by Mairi HedderwickHedderwick portrays the islands from Arran to Lewis in all their diversity, with swift and perceptive cameos of everyday life drawn with humor and affection alongside gorgeous landscapes which capture the magical beauty of the Hebrides.
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