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New Adult 000 - 300s Nonfiction 000 - Computer Science, Knowledge, and Systems 100 - Philosophy and Psychology 200 - Religion 300- Social Science, Law, and Education |
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Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide
by Michael Miller
Artificial intelligence can be fun and productive if you know
which tools to use and when. Using Artificial Intelligence
Absolute Beginner’s Guide tells you all about today’s major
AI tools and shows how to get the best results from them.
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We can do hard things : answers to
life's 20 questions
by Glennon Doyle
Explores twenty essential life questions, offering wisdom,
personal insights, and transformative lessons designed to help
readers confront challenges, find healing, and share inspiration
through courage, solidarity, and meaningful conversations.
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Authority : essays
by Andrea Long Chu
A Pulitzer Prize-winning critic combines wit and clarity to
explore criticism's political roots, dissect media from novels
to video games and argue for bold, incisive critique amidst
today's genuine crises of power and culture.
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Making the Best of What's Left :
When We're Too Old to Get the
Chairs Reupholstered
by Judith Viorst
In a career that has spanned more than fifty years, Judith
Viorst has captivated readers with her bestselling children’s
books and collections of poetry reflecting on each decade of life.
Now in her nineties, Viorst writes about life’s “Final Fifth,” those
who are eighty to one hundred years old. Her signature blend of
humor and vulnerability infuses personal anecdotes and
observations, drawing you into her world of memories and
candid conversations.
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The Instability of Truth : Brainwashing,
Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion
by Rebecca Lemov
Truth is always subject to question in more mundane walks of life
than most people believe, and Lemov equips us for the increasing challenges we face from social media, AI, and an unprecedented,
global form of surveillance capitalism. The Instability of Truth
develops a rigorous new understanding of both brainwashing’s
paradoxes and its emotional roots, by giving voice to
brainwashers, the brainwashed, and third-party observers alike.
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No less strange or wonderful : essays in curiosity
by A. Kendra Greene
Celebrated author and artist A. Kendra Greene's No Less Strange
or Wonderful is a brilliant and generous meditation--on the complex wonder of being alive, on how to pay attention to even the tiniest (sometimes strangest) details that glitter with insight, whimsy, and
deep humanity, if only we'd really look.
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How we learn to be brave : decisive
moments in life and faith
by Mariann Edgar Budde
"In recent years, Bishop Mariann Budde has become known for
offering the right words at the right time, creating moments of
healing amid turmoil. With How We Learn to Be Brave, she teaches readers to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest
times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it's a journey
that we can choose to undertake every day.
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You are not alone: for parents and
caregivers
by Christine M. Crawford
A guide for parents, educators, caregivers and mental-health professionals explains how to navigate mental healthcare for
the young people in their lives.
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Shift : managing your emotions - so
they don't manage you
by Ethan Kross
Presents a research-backed approach to understanding emotions
as valuable information rather than simple “good” or “bad”
feelings, debunking myths about avoidance and mindfulness,
and offering practical strategies—drawn from personal stories
and scientific insights—to help readers manage emotions for
improved decision-making, resilience, and health.
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Outraged
by Kurt James Gray
Though we might think ourselves driven by objective reasoning,
the author unveils new research that finds our moral judgments
are based on gut feelings rather than rational thought and presents
a compelling reminder that we are more alike than we might think.
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Miracles and wonder : the historical
mystery of Jesus
by Elaine H. Pagels
A renowned National Book Award–winning scholar presents an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the
mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that
reshaped the world.
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Lower than the angels : a history
of sex and Christianity
by Diarmaid MacCulloch
This exploration of the complex and evolving relationship
between Christianity and sexuality, examines how Christian
thought and practice have shaped and been shaped by human experiences of sex, gender and family over three millennia.
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The tears of things : prophetic wisdom
for an age of outrage
by Richard Rohr
Drawing on a century of Biblical scholarship and written in the
warm, pastoral voice that has endeared millions to Rohr, The
Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom and paves
a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a wholehearted way
of living in a hurting world.
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Godstruck : seven women's unexpected journeys to religious conversion
by Kelsey Osgood
This thoughtful exploration of contemporary women's journeys
to religious conversion examines their diverse paths to faith, its transformative impact and the broader cultural, spiritual and
existential questions surrounding belief and fulfillment in
modern life.
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You didn't hear this from me :
(mostly) true notes on gossip
by Kelsey McKinney
Explores our obsession with gossip, questioning its role in
culture and society, while blending journalism, memoir, and
cultural criticism to analyze the complex nature of gossip; its
enjoyment, its dangers, and its prevalence in daily life.
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Aflame : learning from silence
by Pico Iyer
From the best-selling author of The Art of Stillness comes an
exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet
retreat.
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Everything must go : the stories we tell about the end of the world
by Dorian Lynskey
This darkly humorous cultural history explores the evolution of apocalyptic thought, examining how literature and film reflect
societal anxieties, science and politics, tracing the secularization
of doomsday predictions from the 19th century to today's climate
crisis and technological fears.
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The garden within
by Anita L. Phillips
Combining spiritual insights, the latest discoveries in neurobiology
and her own research and work, an acclaimed mental health expert
and licensed therapist uses Scripture's ancient use of gardens to
reveal what it means to truly flourish just as the Creator intended.
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Girl on girl : how pop culture turned a generation of women against themselves
by Sophie Gilbert
Gilbert paints a devastating picture of an era when a distinctly
American confluence of excess, materialism, and power-worship
collided with the culture's reactionary, puritanical, and chauvinistic currents. Amid a collective reconsideration of the way women are
treated in public, Girl on Girl is a blistering indictment of the matrix
of misogyny that undergirded the cultural production of the early
twenty-first century, and how it continues to shape our world today.
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No more tears : the dark story of
Johnson & Johnson
by Gardiner Harris
In this blistering exposé, an award-winning investigative
journalist uncovers reams of evidence showing decades of
Johnson & Johnson's deceitful and dangerous corporate
practices that have threatened the lives of millions.
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The golden hour : a story of family and power in Hollywood
by Matthew Specktor
A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art
and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes
of the talent that shaped it Matthew Specktor grew up in the film industry: the son of legendary CAA super agent Fred Specktor, his childhood was one where Beau Bridges came over for dinner,
Martin Sheen's daughter was his close friend, and Marlon Brando
left long messages on the family answering machine.
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Fight : inside the wildest battle for
the White House
by Jonathan Allen
The authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Shattered
provide a revelatory, inside look at the Biden, Harris, and Trump
camps during the 2024 battle for the White House, arguably the
most consequential contest in American history. The ride was so
wild that it forced a sitting president to drop his re-election bid,
a once and future president to survive felony convictions and a
would-be assassin's bullet, and a vice president, unexpectedly
thrust into the arena, to mount an unprecedented 107-day
campaign to lead the free world.
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Searches : selfhood in the digital age
by Vauhini Vara
An award-winning tech journalist and editor illuminates how technological capitalism is both shaping and exploiting human
existence, while proposing that by harnessing the collective
creativity that makes humans unique, we might imagine a freer,
more empowered relationship with our machines and with
one another.
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The Lonely Mind: America and Its Discontents
by Sells, Benjamin
Sells looks at America’s legacy of white supremacy, the drive to
always be busy, the origins of American fundamentalism, love
American-style, the numbing effects of America’s violence, and
especially America’s founding ideals of individualism, independence,
and equality to ask if America’s loneliness is telling us something essential about America. Instead of just being a personal or
collective symptom, Sells says that America’s loneliness points
to the state of America’s soul and how it has become isolated
from a cosmos of belonging.
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Who is government? : the untold story of public service
by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis invited his favorite writers to find someone doing
an interesting job for the government and write about them in a
special in-depth series for the Washington Post. The stories they
found are unexpected, riveting, and inspiring, including a former
coal miner devoted to making mine roofs less likely to collapse,
saving thousands of lives; an IRS agent straight out of a crime
thriller; and the manager who made the National Cemetery Administration the best-run organization, public or private, in
the entire country.
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Warbody : a marine sniper and the
hidden violence of modern warfare
by Joshua P. Howe
Alexander Lemons is a Marine Corps scout sniper who, after
serving multiple tours during the Iraq War, returned home seriously
and mysteriously ill. Joshua Howe is an environmental historian
who met Lemons as a student in one of his classes. Together
they have crafted a vital book that challenges us to think beyond
warfare's acute violence of bullets and bombs to the
"slow violence" of toxic exposure and lasting trauma
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Abundance
by Ezra Klein
A compelling exploration of how systemic scarcity in areas like
housing, healthcare and climate action stems from outdated
solutions emphasizes the need for a mindset shift toward
abundance and proactive systems to drive transformative progress.
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The new rules of investing : essential
wealth strategies for turbulent times
by Mark H. Haefele
The Chief Investment Officer of UBS offers a comprehensive
playbook for contemporary investing strategies, moving beyond traditional stock picking to address modern complexities, sharing
insights gained from advising diverse investors, and equipping
readers with practical tools for long-term wealth protection and
growth amidst market fluctuations.
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Alligator tears : a memoir in essays
by Edgar Gomez
This darkly humorous memoir-in-essays explores the challenges
of the American Dream and survival in Florida, recounting the
author's experiences with poverty, family struggles and resilience
as a queer Latinx individual navigating life's path.
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Disposable : America's contempt for
the underclass
by Sarah Jones
A powerful blend of narrative and reporting reveals America's
systemic racial and income inequality, spotlighting essential workers
and vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by
COVID-19 and argues for a future where no one is deemed
disposable amid persistent social injustices.
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The handy civics answer book :
how to be a good citizen
by David L. Hudson
This book shows you how to be an informed and active participant
in the democratic process. This vital resource explores the duties
and responsibilities of an American citizen, answering more than
600 of the most interesting questions about civics, citizenship and
the part we play in the functioning of our government.
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Get off your assets : a woman's guide
to avoid getting screwed in your gray
divorce
by Neale S. Godfrey
The largest segment of divorces is initiated by women over 50
years old. Financial expertise is necessary to navigate the troubled waters of gray divorce and come out financially secure on the
other side. Get Off Your Assets is the complete guide for women
thinking about gray divorce, knee-deep in it, or building their
new life after divorce.
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On My Honor : The Secret History of
the Boy Scouts of America
by Kim Christensen
The book grapples with America's changing understanding of
what it means to “make men” and untangles the full story of
the Boy Scouts of America, tracking its creation, growth,
influence, and the massive generational trauma it has caused.
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The lost and the found : a true story of homelessness, found family, and second chances
by Kevin Fagan
An empathetic exploration of homelessness in San Francisco through
the stories of Rita and Tyson, two individuals battling addiction and striving to escape their circumstances, as well as a commentary on
the broader societal issues of housing inequality and addiction,
shaped by the author's personal experiences and journalistic background.
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The Motherload : Episodes from the
Brink of Motherhood
by Sarah Hoover
A candid memoir that challenges traditional expectations of
motherhood, recounting the author's experience with postpartum depression, identity loss, and the pressures of perfection, as she navigates the emotional turbulence of pregnancy and early
motherhood, exploring the disconnect between societal ideals
and the often-harsh reality of becoming a mother.
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Marginlands : a journey into India's vanishing landscapes
by Arati Kumar-Rao
Animated by an instinctive sense that our fate is bound to that
of the earth and the more-than-human world, the author sets out
on a journey across India, listening along the way to stories the
land and its people share with her.
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The sinners all bow : two authors, one murder, and the real Hester Prynne
by Kate Winkler Dawson
Revisits the mysterious 1832 death of Sarah Maria Cornell,
intertwining historical investigation with modern forensic techniques
to uncover the truth behind her demise and the trial of Reverend Ephraim Avery, while reflecting on the impact of women who
challenged societal norms in their pursuit of justice.
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The intelligent investor : the definitive
book on value investing
by Benjamin Graham
The classic work on investing, filled with sound and safe principles,
now revised with an introduction and appendix by Warren Buffett,
one of the author's students. There are newly updated commentaries
on each chapter from Wall Street Journal writer Jason Zweig.
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Waste land : a world in permanent
crisis
by Robert D. Kaplan
Examines the precarious state of global affairs, where crises
like war, climate change, and technological advancements
intertwine. By drawing parallels to historical events, he warns
that today's challenges may escalate into global conflicts, urging
leaders to prioritize stability to avert an anarchic future.
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I am nobody's slave : how uncovering
my family's history set me free
by Lee Hawkins
This memoir examines a Black family's pursuit of the American
Dream, exploring generational trauma from slavery and systemic
racism, revealing how racial violence shaped their lives, and
uncovering the emotional toll and resilience passed down
through generations.
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The secret history of the rape kit : a true crime story
by Pagan Kennedy
An investigation of the overlooked contributions of Martha “Marty” Goddard, who pioneered the rape kit and advocated for the rights
of sexual assault survivors in the 1970s, while also confronting the troubling history of forensics in America and reflecting on her
personal experiences with injustice.
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Wiseguys and the White House : gangsters, presidents, and the deals they made
by Eric Dezenhall
Explores the intricate and often hidden connections between
organized crime and U.S. presidents. Highlighting key historical moments, the book reveals how mobsters have influenced political power, from FDR's dealings with Lucky Luciano to Trump's ties with gambling cartels, illustrating the complex interplay of crime and governance.
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The Containment
by Michelle Adams
A legal scholar chronicles Detroit's struggle for school integration
and the impact of the 1974 Milliken v. Bradley case halting
Northern desegregation efforts, illuminating the roles of activists
and key figures, and revealing how systemic inequalities were
upheld, shaping contemporary debates on racial justice and
affirmative action.
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Defy
by Sunita Sah
This comprehensive exploration of defiance examines the pressures
that silence us and offers research-based strategies to resist
compliance, featuring real-world examples and practical tools to empower individuals to speak up and act in alignment with their
values.
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How to Retire
by Christine Benz
What are the secrets to a healthy, happy, and wealthy retirement?
To answer that question, longtime Morningstar columnist and
podcaster Christine Benz asked 20 retirement thought leaders to
go deep on a single lesson that they believe contributes to success
in retirement. These lessons range from nitty gritty financial matters
to quality-of-life considerations that help pre-retirees and retirees maximize their “time on earth” allocations.
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The House of My Mother
by Shari Franke
Exposes the hidden abuse the author endured from her mother,
Ruby Franke, behind the scenes of the popular 8 Passengers
YouTube channel, detailing Ruby's strict control, influence from relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, and Shari's path to healing
after her mother's 2023 arrest for child abuse.
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Custodians of wonder
by Eliot Stein
A vivid look at the ten key people who are maintaining some of
the world's oldest and rarest cultural traditions. Eliot Stein has
traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are
preserving some of our rarest cultural rites. These are just some
of the last people on Earth still in touch with quickly vanishing rites.
Let Eliot Stein introduce you to all of them.
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