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Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster
Adam Higginbotham · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover
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Journalist Adam Higginbotham's definitive, years-in-the-making account of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster - and a powerful investigation into how propaganda, secrecy, and myth have obscured the true story of one of the twentieth century's greatest disasters.Early in the morning... |
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Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style
Benjamin Dreyer · Random House
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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A witty, informative guide to writing from Random House's longtime copy chief and one of Twitter's leading language gurus - in the tradition of The Elements of Style "Utterly delightful . . . will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly." - Elizabeth... |
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Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine
Emily Bernard · Knopf
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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An extraordinary, exquisitely written memoir (of sorts) that looks at race--in a fearless, penetrating, honest, true way--in twelve telltale, connected, deeply personal essays that explore, up-close, the complexities and paradoxes, the haunting memories and ambushing realities of growing... |
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A Mind Unraveled: A Memoir
KURT EICHENWALD · Ballantine Books
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
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The compelling story of an acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author's ongoing struggle with epilepsy - his torturous decision to keep his condition a secret to avoid discrimination, and his ensuing decades-long battle to not only survive, but to thrive.As a college freshman,... |
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Try Common Sense: Replacing the Failed Ideologies of Right and Left
Philip K. Howard · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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Award-winning author Philip K. Howard lays out the blueprint for a new American society.In this brief and powerful book, Philip K. Howard attacks the failed ideologies of both parties and proposes a radical simplification of government to re-empower Americans in their daily choices. Nothing... |
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The Beautiful Cure: The Revolution in Immunology and What It Means for Your Health
Daniel M. Davis · University of Chicago Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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The immune system holds the key to human health. In The Beautiful Cure, leading immunologist Daniel M. Davis describes how the scientific quest to understand how the immune system works - and how it is affected by stress, sleep, age, and our state of mind - is now unlocking a revolutionary... |
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Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever
Geoff Edgers · Blue Rider Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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Washington Post staff writer Geoff Edgers takes a deep dive into the story behind "Walk This Way," Aerosmith and Run-DMC's legendary, groundbreaking mashup that forever changed music. The early 1980s were an exciting time for music. Hair metal bands were selling out stadiums,... |
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Aretha: The Queen of Soul?A Life in Photographs
Meredith Ochs · Sterling
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
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This beautifully illustrated unofficial retrospective celebrates the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and reflects on her life, music, and legacy. Aretha Franklin's voice was legendary, unforgettable: deeply rooted in gospel, yet versatile enough to brilliantly interpret R&B, rock,... |
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Organization Hacks: Over 350 Simple Solutions to Organize Your Home in No Time!
CARRIE HIGGINS · Adams Media
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
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Fix your cluttered cabinets, overflowing drawers, and messy living areas with these tips, tricks, and project ideas from Carrie Higgins, the organization expert of the Making Lemonade blog.Carrie Higgins has made it her mission to share fresh ideas for the home on her blog Making Lemonade.... |
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Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love
Dani Shapiro · Knopf
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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The acclaimed and beloved author of Hourglass now gives us a new memoir about identity, paternity, and family secrets--a real-time exploration of the staggering discovery she recently made about her father, and her struggle to piece together the hidden story of her own life.What makes us who we are?... |
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Bad with Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together
Gaby Dunn · Atria Books
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
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The beloved writer-comedian expands on her popular podcast with an engaging and empowering financial literacy book for Millennials and Gen Z. In the first episode of her "Bad With Money" podcast, Gaby Dunn asked patrons at a coffee shop two questions: First, what's your favorite... |
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The World According to Fannie Davis: My Mother's Life in the Detroit Numbers
Bridgett M. Davis · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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A singular memoir highlighting "the outstanding humanity of black America" that tells the story of one unforgettable mother, her devoted daughter, and the life they lead in the Detroit numbers of the 1960s and 1970s (James McBride) In 1958, the very same year that an unknown... |
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Underground: A Human History of the Worlds Beneath Our Feet
Will Hunt · Spiegel & Grau
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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An exploration of the history, science, architecture, and mythology of the subterranean landscape and our relationship with the worlds beneath our feet--for fans of quirky, obsessive narrative histories, such as Confederates in the Attic and How Things Work.Will Hunt is an urban adventurer... |
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Navigating Your Later Years For Dummies
Arthur Alcock Rambaut · For Dummies
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
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Long-Term Care: Planning for Finance, Medical, and Living Expenses We're living exciting bonus years - decades that our parents and grandparents didn't have. But how to navigate this complex terrain? Questions abound around long-term care planning: Where to live? How to get the best medical... |
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A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming
KERRI RAWSON · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
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What is it like to learn that your ordinary, loving father is a serial killer? Kerri Rawson, the daughter of the notorious serial killer known as BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) , tells the nightmarish story of that discovery and of her long journey of faith and healing.In 2005, Dennis Rader... |
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The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America
Tommy Tomlinson · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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In the tradition of Roxane Gay's Hunger, a searing, honest, and candid exploration of what it's like to live as a fat man, from acclaimed journalist Tommy Tomlinson, who decided he had to change his life as he neared the age of fifty weighing in at 460 pounds.When he was almost fifty years... |
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All New Kitchen Ideas that Work
Heather J. Paper · Taunton Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
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Kitchen remodels continue to be one of the most common residential remodeling projects (second only to bathrooms) . All New Kitchen Ideas that Work features over 350 ideas covering a range of kitchen styles and sizes plus top-notch design advice. Completely updated to include over 350 photos... |
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Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World
Isabel Gillies · Harper Wave
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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The New York Times bestselling author of Happens Every Day, Isabel Gillies, presents a fresh and inspiring look at the subtle art of cozy - part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir - that shows fans of The Little Book of Hygge that true comfort comes from within.When we talk about... |
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5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food
Jamie Oliver · Flatiron Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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With easy, quick, and cheap recipes that taste delicious, bestselling author Jamie Oliver's 5 Ingredients shows how accessible healthy food can be at home and will revolutionize the way readers cook. |
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Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II
James Holland · Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
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During the third week of February 1944, the combined Allied air forces based in Britain and Italy launched their first round-the-clock bomber offensive against Germany. Their goal: to smash the main factories and production centers of the Luftwaffe while also drawing German planes into... |
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Secrets of Great Second Meals: Flexible Modern Recipes That Value Time and Limit Waste
Sara Dickerman · William Morrow Cookbooks
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
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Learn to cook smarter, save time and money, and enjoy great meals crafted from leftovers in this practical and creative cookbook that teaches you to plan and prepare great "second meals."When it comes to cooking and leftovers, James Beard Award-winner Sara Dickerman believes that... |
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