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New Nonfiction
November 2024 |
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Lovely one : a memoir
by Ketanji Brown Jackson
In this unflinching account, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back the curtain to marry the public record of her life with what is less known, chronicling her extraordinary path to become a jurist on America's highest court.
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The art of power : my story as America's first woman Speaker of the House
by Nancy Pelosi
The first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, passing laws that save lives and livelihoods, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker, becoming a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day who's not afraid of a good fight.
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From here to the great unknown : a memoir
by Lisa Marie Presley
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, tells her whole story for the first time in a memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie's death.
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Melania. : A Memoir
by Melania Trump
A memoir of a former first lady offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who navigated several challenges in her prominent position.
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Imminent : inside the Pentagon's hunt for UFOs
by Luis Elizondo
"The former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs--now known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)--reveals long-hidden secrets with profound implications for not only national security but our understanding of the universe"
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Google Workspace
by Paul McFedries
This guide to Google's cloud-based software suite shows how to collaborate with colleagues in real time, work on slides, spreadsheets and documents with tips on how to increase productivity and keep your work secure.
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Podcasting
by Tee Morris
Providing essential guidance for getting a brand-new podcast up and running, from selecting the right recording equipment to identifying an audience to pro-level production tips, this book helps you turn up the volume on the practice that's transformed countless amateurs into household names.
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Gather me : a memoir in praise of the books that saved me
by Glory Edim
This inspiring memoir from the founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club follows her journey from a challenging childhood, showcasing the transformative power of literature and community in finding one's voice and identity.
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The message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Between the World and Me travels the world to explore how the stories we tell—and the ones we don't—shape our realities.
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The book of Juju : Africana spirituality for healing, liberation, and self-discovery
by Juju Bae
"In this fascinating, informative guide, podcaster, priestess, and all-around badass witch Juju Bae teaches you how to connect with your ancestors, as well as how to create a spiritual practice that respectfully incorporates their wisdom while remaining uniquely yours. In addition to foundational information about traditional African and African diasporic spirituality and religion, including Ifa and Hoodoo, Juju covers the basics of altar-building, ritual, and a range of methods for ancestor communication (including divination, mediumship, dream travel, and more). By reading this book, you will be taking the next steps to self-discovery, and you will gain the tools to access the wisdom of your past in order to make the best decisions for your present andfuture self"
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You lied to me about God : a memoir
by Jamie Marich
"A trauma-informed therapist's personal account of religious abuse, intergenerational healing, and recovering spirituality"
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The Aztec myths : a guide to the ancient stories and legends
by Camilla Townsend
Based on Nahuati-language sources that challenge the colonial history passed down to us by the Spanish, this essential guide to the world of Aztec mythology returns to the original tales, told at the fireside by generations of Indigenous Nahuati speakers, revealing a rich tapestry of mythic tradition that defies modern expectations.
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Co-intelligence : living and working with AI
by Ethan Mollick
"From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI The release of generative AI-from LLMs like ChatGPT to image generators like DALL-E-marks a new era. We have invented technologies that boost our physical capabilities and others that automate complex tasks, but never, until now, have we created a technology that can boost our intelligence-with an impact on work and life that researchers project will be greater than that of steam power or the internet. Mollick urges us not to turn away from AI, and instead to invite AI tools to the table. He demonstrates how AI can amplify our own capacities, acting in roles from brainstorming partner to cowriter to tutor to coach, and assesses its surprising, positive impact on business and organizations. Marshalling original research from workers and teams who are leading the rest of us in embracing and leveraging AI, Mollick cuts through the hype to make a frank and eye-opening case for the real value of AI tools. Moreover, Mollick argues that the long-term impact of AI will be different from what we expect, advantaging English majors and art history experts more than coders, and impacting knowledge workers more than blue-collar workers. Co-Intelligence shows what it means for individuals and for society to think together with smart machines, and why it's imperative that we all master that skill. Co-Intelligence challenges us to utilize AI's power without losing our identity, learn from it without being misled, and harness its gifts to create a better human future. Thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, Co-Intelligence reveals the promise and power of generative AI"
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The anxious generation : how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness
by Jonathan Haidt
"From New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, an essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the "play-based childhood" began to decline in the 1980s, and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the "phone-based childhood" in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this "great rewiring of childhood" has interfered with children'ssocial and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies. Most important, Haidt issues a clear call to action. He diagnoses the "collective action problems" thattrap us, and then proposes four simple rules that might set us free. He describes steps that parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments can take to end the epidemic of mental illness and restore a more humane childhood. Haidt has spent his career speaking truth backed by data in the most difficult landscapes-communities polarized by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the public health emergency faced by Gen Z. We cannot afford to ignore his findings about protecting our children-and ourselves-from the psychological damage of a phone-based life"
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The bluestockings : a history of the first women's movement
by Susannah Gibson
This illuminating group portrait delves into the lives of a circle of 18th-century women called the Bluestockings, who came together in glittering salons to discuss and debate as intellectual equals with men, fighting for women to be educated and have a public role in society.
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Night flyer : Harriet Tubman and the faith dreams of a free people
by Tiya Miles
Written with her characteristic tenderness and imaginative genius, a National Book Award-winning author weaves Tubman's life into the fabric of her world, probing the ecological reality of Tubman's surroundings and examining her kindship with other enslaved women, revealing a story of powerful inspiration for our own time of troubles.
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Framed : astonishing true stories of wrongful convictions
by John Grisham
Exposes 10 harrowing tales of innocent Americans unjustly found guilty and convicted of crimes they didn't commit, shedding light on the flaws within the legal system that led to their imprisonment and the relentless battles for exoneration that ensued.
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2024/2025 ASVAB
by Angie Papple Johnston
This updated, comprehensive guide offers techniques and strategies for achieving a high score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), including eight full-length practice tests, flash cards, review chapters with additional questions and test-taking tips and strategies.
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Nuclear war : a scenario
by Annie Jacobsen
"Every generation, a journalist has looked deep into the heart of the nuclear military establishment: the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These projects are vital to how we understand the world we really live in: where one nuclearmissile begets one in return; where the choreography of the world's end requires massive decisions made on seconds-notice, with information that is only as good as the intelligence we have. Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario explores this ticking clock scenario, based on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons; created the response plans; and been responsible for those decisions should they need to have been made. Nuclear War: A Scenario is unlike any other book in its depth and urgency"
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Undue burden : life-and-death decisions in post-Roe America
by Shefali Luthra
Through the perspectives of patients, providers, activists and lawmakers, the author, as the landscape of abortion rights continues to shift, forcing people to cross state lines to seek life-saving care, presents this timely examination of human rights, healthcare and economic and racial inequality in America.
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Facing suicide : understanding why people kill themselves and how we can stop them
by James Barrat
"Suicide in America has become a public health crisis. Now this insightful book sheds much needed light on the many risk factors that combine to drive suicide forward so that we can try to identify and stop them. On average about 45,000 people in Americadie by suicide each year, a death toll higher than car accidents or homicides. For every person who dies there were are about 10 ten unsuccessful attempts. And every day some 15 million Americans endure suicidal ideatio n: persistent, agonizing thoughts about taking their lives. Profiling suicide survivors, their families, and experts in the field, Barrat begins to assemble a fuller portrait of suicide, examing such risk factors as genetics, means, mental health, and history. He specifically looks at thelongterm affects of racial trauma, bullying, financial stress, and even reveals that the suicidal brain has a characteristic signature. Perhaps most important, Barrat finds that 100% of the people he interviews who attempted suicide are happy they got help and are alive today. Their message is one of hope and possibility. We may never be able to stop all suicide attempts, but with better understanding, we can stop many more"
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Modern rockhounding and prospecting handbook
by Garret Romaine
"This volume gives readers the basic tools to transition from "pebble pup" to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop"
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Becoming Earth : how our planet came to life
by Ferris Jabr
A leading new voice in science writing looks at how our planet became the world we know, how it is quickly changing and what we can do to help determine the kind of Earth our descendants inherit.
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600s - Health, Cooking & Parenting
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The singularity is nearer : when we merge with Al
by Ray Kurzweil
Drawing on 60 years of research on artificial intelligence, a noted inventor and futurist, in this follow-up to his groundbreaking book The Singularity is Near, explores how technology will transform humanity in the decades to come while considering the potential perils of biotechnology, nanotechnology and AI.
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The money-saving gardener : create your dream garden at a fraction of the cost
by Anya Lautenbach
"The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and give new life to second-hand garden furniture; discover savvy cheats to keep hard landscaping costs low; and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, tips for choosing the varieties that will thrive in your garden year after year, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank"
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The self-sufficiency garden : feed your family and save money
by Huw Richards
"Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind. Follow Huw and Sam's tried-and-tested methods and save money while enjoying homegrown food all year" -- From publisher
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The garden against time : in search of a common paradise
by Olivia Laing
Inspired by the restoration of her own 18th-century walled garden in Suffolk, the widely acclaimed writer and critic, moving between real and imagined gardens, interrogates the sometimes-shocking cost of making paradise on earth, resulting in an intricately woven tapestry of the many possibilities gardens can hold.
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What to cook when you don't feel like cooking
by Caroline Chambers
"With three little boys less than two years apart and a packed schedule as an online creator, Caroline Chambers often doesn't feel like cooking. Inspired by her wildly popular Substack newsletter of the same name, this book is brimming with efficient recipes that take the guesswork out of dinner-in fact, each one is a complete meal: protein, veg, starch, done! The recipes are organized by the amount of time they take to cook, so whether you have 15 minutes to throw together something or a little bit more time on your hands, dinnertime is totally doable. On top of that, Caro gives you more ways to choose, so you can search by protein (chicken thighs waiting in the fridge? Make White Chicken Chili. Nothing but beans in the pantry? Cannellini Caprese with Burrata is it!) or mood (Tomato Farrotto is perfect for a cozy craving, and Crunchy Honey Harissa Fish Tacos are an excellent way to show off). Most importantly, these recipes include Caro's famously extensive swaps, riffs, tips, shortcuts, and more to be sure they work best for you, helping you save money, improvise, and even learn a thing or two"
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The ultimate meal planning for one cookbook : 100+ easy, affordable, and low-waste (high-taste!) recipes made just for you
by Kelly Jaggers
"Meal planning for one can feel daunting...especially if you want to avoid tons of leftovers and food waste while still making delicious single-serving meals. The good news is that The Ultimate Meal Planning for One Cookbook is here to help with easy-to-use meal plans and over 100 recipes that are designed for meal planning for one. This book allows you to make over 100 delicious, one-to-two-serving recipes for every meal from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. And, not only will you find tasty recipes designed for one, you'll also learn to use them to design your own weekly meal plans. Learn how to avoid eating the same old leftovers over and over throughout the week, how to utilize your ingredients as much as possible so nothing goes to waste, and to enjoy delicious versions of your favorite dishes, no matter the occasion. Whether you live alone or are just searching for the perfect meal for yourself, cooking solo need never be boring (or repetitive and wasteful!) again"
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The official Stardew Valley cookbook
by ConcernedApe
Featuring 50 wonderful recipes straight out of the video game, accompanied by vibrant photography and original illustrations, this immersive cookbook based on the immensely popular Stardew Valley invites readers to cook their way through the seasons.
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Our South : Black food through my lens : Backcountry, Lowlands, Midlands, Lowcountry, Homeland
by Ashleigh Shanti
"Our South takes readers on a mouthwatering journey through Appalachia and beyond, revealing the depth and diversity of Southern cooking through the eyes of a rising culinary star. Perfect for fans of other regional Southern cookbooks like the Mosquito Supper Club cookbook or soul food cookbooks like Jubilee, Our South stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Black culinary traditions, offering a contemporary exploration of Black Southern foodways that's both personal and universal"
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Does This Taste Funny? : Recipes Our Family Loves
by Stephen Colbert
American comedian, political commentator and television host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie share their favorite recipes from their South Carolina roots with humor and heart including Popovers, Salt-and-Pepper Wings and Chess Pie.
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Big book of bread : 125+ recipes for every baker
by Jessica Battilana
"Everything you want to know about how to make a perfect loaf is here: from techniques for folding and shaping, to information about flour, yeast, and temperature, along with key tips such as how to work with temperamental dough and best practices for storing different breads. Each recipe is accompanied by a gorgeous four-color photo, and the instructional information includes step-by-step photography along with QR codes throughout that direct you to how-to videos"
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The opt-out family : how to give your kids what technology can't
by Erin Loechner
"The Opt-Out Family unveils compelling research and startling insights from Erin Loechner's experiences as a social media trailblazer and former influencer, as well as practical and creative ways to transform your family's relationship with today's ever-evolving technology"
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Two needles, many knits : the new knitter's guide with easy patterns
by Quayln Stark
"Learn to knit step-by-step With the right instructions, knitting can be as simple as it is fun. This beginner's knitting book makes learning how to knit a breeze. It covers every essential technique and stitch you need to create 15 easy, varied projects, perfect whether you're an absolute newbie or just need a knitting refresh. Beginner basics: Easily master knitting fundamentals with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for casting on and binding off, working knit and purl stitches, and troubleshooting common mistakes. Skill-building patterns: Progress through patterns of increasing difficulty, from a simple square to full garments. 15 contemporary projects: Create stylish items like a Lapis Cinched Beanie, Ruby in-the-Round Cowl, Quartz Bias Scarf, and Emerald Collared Raglan Pullover"
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The official book of crochet amigurumi
by Juli Anne
"A comprehensive, officially licensed guide to crocheting amigurumi from the Wizarding World, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi includes designs for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques featuring yarn expertly matched to the true colors used in the films"
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The Friday afternoon club : a family memoir
by Griffin Dunne
"A memoir and coming-of-age story chronicling the successes and disappointments, wit and wildness of Dunne and his multigenerational family of larger-than-life characters"
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Lonely Planet New York City
by Rachel Chang
A comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, including recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences, offers itineraries, planning tools and much more.
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John Lewis : a life
by David Greenberg
Based on interviews and previously unreleased FBI files, a professor of history at Rutgers University presents the definitive biography of John Lewis's journey from rural Alabama poverty to becoming a pivotal Civil Rights leader and "conscience of Congress.
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Timelines of World War II
by Adrian Gilbert
"An accessible overview of the moments and milestones of the Second World War, Timelines of World War II offers a fresh angle on the subject, bringing the conflict to life through contemporary photos, documents, maps, and artifacts of importance. This World War II book offers an accessible and visually engaging overview of the key events of the Second World War. Each page outlines key moments that comprise the timeline from before the war, during, and after. Entries also include details of important people, battles, tactics, and technologies"
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Native nations : a millennium in North America
by Kathleen DuVal
An award-winning historian tells the story of the Native nations, from the rise of ancient cities to the present, reframing North American history with Indigenous power and sovereignty at its center and showing how the influence of Native peoples remained a constant and will continue far into the future.
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The highest calling : conversations on the American Presidency
by David M. Rubenstein
The New York Times best-selling author of The American Story and How to Lead and host of PBS's History with David Rubenstein interviews living American presidents and top historians and journalists who reflect on the U.S. presidency, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Maggie Haberman, Ron Chernow and more.
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War
by Bob Woodward
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner tells the revelatory, behind-the-scenes story of three wars—Ukraine, the Middle East and the struggle for the American presidency.
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