New Nonfiction
April 2021
The long-distance teammate : stay engaged and connected while working anywhere
by Kevin Eikenberry

What does it mean to "go to work" when you don't actually leave the house? This is the ultimate guide for remote workers who want to stay engaged as team members, maintain robust work relationships, and keep an eye on their long-term career goals.
How to attract birds to your garden : Foods They Like, Plants They Love, Shelter They Need
by Dan Rouse

"Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain"
Clean mind, clean body : a 28-day plan for physical, mental, and spiritual self-care
by Tara Stiles

The founder and owner of Strala Yoga presents a life-changing 28-day detox for body and mind that adapts ancient healing practices for modern living and clean living rules for life. Illustrations.
Sometimes you have to lie : the life and times of Louise Fitzhugh, renegade author of Harriet the spy
by Leslie Brody

The award-winning playwright behind the Harriet the Spy stage adaptation traces the life story of author Louise Fitzhugh, discussing her upbringing in segregated Memphis, experiences as a closeted lesbian and influential creative relationships. 
Eagle down : the last special forces fighting the forever war
by Jessica Donati

The former Afghanistan bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal recounts the experiences of U.S. Special Forces fighting on the front lines against the Taliban and Islamic State during the longest war in American history. 
Get what's yours for healthcare : how to get the best care at the right price
by Philip Moeller

An authoritative, unbiased reference by the award-winning “Ask Phil” columnist shares concise information about how to communicate with doctors, hospitals and health-care providers to get access to quality care, minimize medical bills and contest denied insurance claims. 
Japanese gardening
by Charles Chesshire

A garden designer discusses the history, philosophy and the spiritual and practical aspects of Japanese gardening and offers tips and techniques to DIYers to create a Japanese style garden in any location. Illustrations.
Run to win : lessons in leadership for women changing the world
by Stephanie Schriock

The president of EMILY’s List offers a playbook for activist women that shares actionable recommendations for facilitating leadership, teaming up with others and organizing and executing effective campaigns in male-dominated business and political environments.
Speaking of race : how to have antiracist conversations that bring us together
by Patricia Roberts-Miller

From a scholar of communication, a guide to healing our fractured discourse on race and racism by infusing the topic with more constructive and enriching dialogue.
Bravey : chasing dreams, befriending pain, and other big ideas
by Alexi Pappas

The award-winning writer, filmmaker and Olympic athlete describes her childhood embrace of female role models in the aftermath of her mother’s suicide, detailing the hard work, unrelenting resolve and private depression that challenged her own ambitions. 
Shake It Off! : Build Emotional Strength for Daily Happiness
by Rafael Santandreu

Bestselling author Rafael Santandreu knows how to ensure our happiness in life. One of the most prestigious psychologists in Spain, he has established his own renowned center of psychotherapy and has laid the foundations of a new era in the treatment of emotional disorders.
Teaching a philosophy of rational acceptance and emotional resilience, Santandreu allows us to use our capacity for logic to good effect in everyday life. We do not need to be buffeted by our emotions or to catastrophize our lives. Building on the work of the imminent psychologist Albert Ellis, Santandreu adds his own take on how to build our capacity for dealing with life's problems.
Unsinkable : five men and the indomitable run of the USS Plunkett
by James Sullivan

Documents the true story of a U.S. Navy destroyer that inspired the writings of John Ford and Herman Wouk, drawing on the journals and other writings of five shipmates who witnessed the Anzio attacks and D-Day invasion. 
From Hang Time to Prime Time : Business, Entertainment, and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA
by Pete Croatto

Explores how the NBA’s popularity surged in the 1970s and 1980s and how it became a global entertainment and pop culture behemoth, with behind the scenes stories of business meetings and profiles of legendary players. 
Ask your developer : how to harness the power of software developers and win in the 21st century
by Jeff Lawson

The CEO of Twilio outlines strategic recommendations for unleashing the creativity, productivity and problem-solving potential of today’s largely unrecognized professional software developers to adapt companies for the competitive realities of the digital era. 
Women, men & the whole damn thing : feminism, misogyny, and where we go from here
by David Leser

Author David Leser presents an essential and incisive investigation, unearthing the roots of misogyny, its inextricable links to the patriarchy, and how history brought us to the #MeToo movement and the wave of incandescent female rage that is sweeping the world. Crucially, he also interrogates his own psyche, privilege, and culpability as he bears witness to the "collective wound of the world" and asks how we can move towards healing and profound and permanent change.
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