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New NonfictionOctober 2019
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The state of water : understanding California's most precious resource
by Obi Kaufmann
Obi Kaufmann, author of the best-selling California Field Atlas, turns his artful yet analytical attention to the Golden State's single most complex and controversial resource: water. In this new book, full-color maps unravel the braided knot of California's water infrastructure and ecosystems, Yet this built world depends upon the biosphere, and Kaufmann argues that environmental conservation and restoration efforts are necessary not only for ethical reasons but also as a matter of human survival.
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Country music : based on a documentary film
by Dayton Duncan
The creators of The National Parks present a richly illustrated, anecdotal companion to the 2019 PBS series honoring America’s most popular music and the artists who shaped 20th-century history and culture.
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Dog is love : why and how your dog loves you
by Clive D. L Wynne
A pioneering canine behaviorist draws on cutting-edge research to show that a single, simple trait--the capacity to love--is what makes dogs such perfect companions for humans, and to explain how people can better reciprocate their affection.
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Tartine : a classic revisited
by Elisabeth M Prueitt
This brilliantly revisited and beautifully rephotographed book is a totally updated edition of a go-to classic for home and professional bakers--from one of the most acclaimed and inspiring bakeries in the world.
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A shadow above : the fall and rise of the raven
by Joe Shute
The history of this bird embodies our best and worst impulses, and symbolizes our deepest fears. Ravens became ingrained in our culture as omens of death, and we projected our own deepest fears on to them. Joe Shute's book chronicles the return of the raven, and the people who have made that comeback possible. In it, he travels to every corner of the UK, meeting those who have spent the past ten years recording every sound and sighting, and showing why these birds reflect and provoke our innermost feelings.
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Calm before the storm : Desert Storm diaries & other stories
by Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater's diary entries give a play-by-play of the events from the press briefings to deployment of troops - all interspersed with personal accounts of his interactions with President Bush and world leaders, offering insight to the states of mind of the powerful people responsible for making monumental decisions as well as a snapshot of his own personal experience in the White House.
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All the powers of Earth : 1856-1860
by Sidney Blumenthal
Volume three of an acclaimed biography of Lincoln explores how he won the nomination of the new Republican Party, became commander-in-chief and ended slavery. By the author of A Self-made Man and Wrestling With His Angel.
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The photo ark vanishing : the world's most vulnerable animals
by Joel Sartore
Published to mark the 15th anniversary of Photo Ark, a continuation of the National Geographic contributor’s efforts to photograph species on the brink of extinction combines vibrant, diverse photography with quotes by leading scientists and conservationists. Illustrations.
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How to build your own tiny house
by Roger Marshall
An experienced woodworker offers step-by-step instructions for successfully building a tiny house along with information on the actual construction process, building codes and regulations and a selection of tiny home designs. Illustrations.
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Mythos : the Greek myths reimagined
by Stephen Fry
Ere are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.
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Gotti's boys : the mafia crew that killed for John Gotti
by Anthony M DeStefano
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Top Hoodlum profiles the contract killers, fixers and enforcers whose violent acts of conspiracy, racketeering, extortion and murder helped make John Gotti the most powerful and deadly crime boss in America.
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On fire : the (burning) case for a green new deal
by Naomi Klein
The best-selling author of The Shock Doctrine presents comprehensive, long-form essays linking current political and economic choices to environmental consequences, explaining how bold climate action can also provide a blueprint for a just and thriving society.
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