New Adult Nonfiction Books
8/27/2025
 
 
The following books are new to the shelves at Kendall Young Library.  To reserve an item, click on the image or title to be taken to the library's catalog.  (Detailed instructions at the end of the newsletter.)
 
The system : who rigged it, how we fix it
by Robert B. Reich

"Millions of Americans have lost confidence in our political and economic system. After years of stagnant wages, volatile job markets, and an unwillingness to deal with profound threats such as climate change, there is a mounting sense that the system isfixed, serving only those select few with enough money to secure a controlling stake. With the characteristic clarity and passion that has made him a central civil voice, Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class, and undermine democracy. Using Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase as an example, Reich exposes how those at the top propagate myths about meritocracy, national competitiveness, corporate social responsibility, and the "free market," to distract most Americans from their accumulation of extraordinary wealth, and power over the system. Instead of answering the call to civic duty, they have chosen to uphold self-serving policies that line their own pocketsand benefit their bottom line. Reich's objective is not to foster cynicism, but rather to demystify the system so that we might instill fundamental change and demand that democracy works for the majority once again"
Waste wars : the afterlife of your trash
by Alexander Clapp

An investigative account that exposes the hidden realities of the multibillion-dollar global garbage trade, revealing how waste is smuggled and sold across continents, often with dire consequences for vulnerable communities.
The swans of Harlem : five Black ballerinas, fifty years of sisterhood, and their reclamation of a groundbreaking history
by Karen Valby

Steeped in the glamour and grit of professional ballet, this captivating account of five extraordinarily accomplished Black ballerinas, the Swans of Harlem, celebrates both their historic careers and their 50-year sisterhood, offering a window into the history of Black ballet, hidden for too long. Illustrations.
Baddest man : the making of Mike Tyson
by Mark Kriegel

An acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s offers a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history. Illustrations.
Food for thought : essays & ruminations
by Alton Brown

A collection of personal essays blends humorous and insightful anecdotes from the renowned culinary figure's diverse career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on food culture and memorable experiences from his work on television and in the kitchen. Illustrations.
Medicine River : a story of survival and the legacy of Indian boarding schools
by Mary Annette Pember

Through searing interviews and assiduous historical reporting on Native American boarding schools from the mid-19th century to the 1930s, the author traces the evolution and continued rebirth of a culture whose country has been seemingly intent upon destroying it.
Lincoln's lady spymaster : the untold story of the abolitionist Southern belle who helped win the Civil War
by Gerri Willis

Infiltrating prisons, defying public opinion, and recruiting an underground movement of freed slaves, secret Unionists, and brave captives, wealthy Southern belle Elizabeth Van Lew risked everything to build a flourishing spy network for the Union.
We the pizza : slangin' pies + savin' lives
by Muhammad Abdul-Hadi

Showcases the mission-driven approach of Down North Pizza, with recipes for a variety of square-cut pizzas, including vegetarian options and popular meat varieties, as well as wings and shakes, all presented with colorful photography that highlights both the food and the journey of the team of formerly incarcerated staff members behind it.
How good it is I have no fear of dying : Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko's fight for Ukraine
by Lara Marlowe

A Ukrainian army commander recounts her experiences on the front line, from the personal tragedies of losing her father and husband to leading a drone unit in battle, offering a vivid portrayal of modern warfare and her nation's resistance.
How we grow up : understanding adolescence
by Matt Richtel

A compelling, research-driven exploration of how the modern world collides with the evolving adolescent brain, revealing why today's teens face unprecedented mental health challenges and how understanding neurobiology can help guide them through this critical life stage. 50,00 first printing.


 
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    • If neither of these options work, call the library at 832-9100.
  • You will get a call from the library when the item is available.

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