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Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care
Marie Rayma - Running Press
Format: Print book
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It isn't a secret that beauty products are full of chemicals we can barely pronounce, no less want to involuntarily ingest. We all deserve to know what we put on our bodies, and to have products that fit our exact needs. No more messing around at beauty counters: Make It Up will show... |
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Gasping for Air: How Breathing Is Killing Us and What We Can Do about It
Kevin Glynn - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Breathing is a continuous battle between our need for oxygen and forces in nature that attack our lungs. Three hundred thousand Americans will die of respiratory diseases this year. Gasping for Air is the dramatic story of how infections, toxins, carcinogens, and air pollution strike against... |
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Creating a Website: The Missing Manual
Matthew MacDonald - O'Reilly Media
Format: Paperback
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You can easily create a professional-looking website with nothing more than an ordinary computer and some raw ambition. Want to build a blog, sell products, create forums, or promote an event? No problem! This friendly, jargon-free book gives you the techniques, tools, and advice you need... |
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Common Sense Pregnancy: Navigating a Healthy Pregnancy and Birth for Mother and Baby
Jeanne Faulkner - Ten Speed Press; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Become a mama without the drama When you're pregnant, your friends, the Internet, and even your doctor often give advice that leaves you anxious and overwhelmed. You deserve a calm, straightforward, no-nonsense pregnancy. It's time to dial down the stress and dial up the common... |
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As A Dog Thinketh: Daily Words of Wisdom for Dog People
MONIQUE ANSTEE - TouchWood Editions
Format: Paperback
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Daily reflections and sound advice from a top dog trainer and competitor. Confused by your canine? Monique Anstee believes we have made dog training much too hard, when it really is very simple. Anstee teaches you to think differently, which will help you get out of your mind and into the moment.... |
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Renters' Rights: The Basics
Janet Portman Attorney - NOLO; Eighth Edition edition
Format: Print book
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Handle problems with landlords and roommates The landlord ignores your repair requests. Your roommate is always late with his share of the rent. Your upstairs neighbors party all the time. The landlord won't return your security deposit. How can you deal with these problems - and others... |
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Ideas, Influence, and Income: Write a Book, Build Your Brand, and Lead Your Industry
TANYA HALL - Greenleaf Book Group Press
Format: Hardcover
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A comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and launching your book - and monetizing your content Are you considering writing a book to boost your visibility and credibility? Or just trying to figure out how to use the book you already have to build more influence and income? No matter... |
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Barron's ACT with CD-ROM
Brian Stewart - Barron's Educational Series; Pap/Cdr edition
Format: Print book
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College-bound students preparing for the ACT will find the help they need in this brand new edition of Barron's trusted ACT study manual. Its helpful features include:A detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questionsA chapter on optimizing the test-taking... |
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Jane Crow
Rosalind Rosenberg - Oxford University Press
Format: Illustrated Edition
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Throughout her prodigious life, activist and lawyer Pauli Murray systematically fought against all arbitrary distinctions in society, channeling her outrage at the discrimination she faced to make America a more democratic country. In this definitive biography, Rosalind Rosenberg offers... |
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Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time
Craig LeHoullier - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover
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Savor your best tomato harvest ever! Craig LeHoullier, tomato adviser for Seed Savers Exchange, offers everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties of tomatoes — from sowing seeds and planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season.... |
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Enemies of the State: The Radical Right in America from FDR to Trump
DARREN J MULLOY - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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The rise of the alt-right alongside Donald Trump's candidacy may be seem unprecedented events in the history of the United States, but D. J. Mulloy shows us that the radical right has been a long and active part of American politics during the twentieth century. From the German-American... |
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The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders
STUART KELLS - Counterpoint
Format: Hardcover
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"If you think you know what a library is, this marvellously idiosyncratic book will make you think again. After visiting hundreds of libraries around the world and in the realm of the imagination, bibliophile and rare-book collector Stuart Kells has compiled an enchanting compendium... |
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The Natural Pregnancy Book, Third Edition: Your Complete Guide to a Safe, Organic Pregnancy and Childbirth with Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Holistic Choices
Aviva Jill Romm - Ten Speed Press; 3 edition
Format: Paperback
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A revised and updated edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring an integrative-based approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information.Every mother wants the best for her unborn child, from the baby’s... |
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Love What Matters: Real People. Real Stories. Real Heart.
LoveWhatMatters - Red Seat Ventures
Format: Hardcover
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In the bestselling tradition of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Humans of New York comes a collection of authentic, emotional, and inspiring stories about life's most important moments, as curated by the editors at Love What Matters."90% of the reads bring me to tears.... |
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150 Best Dips and Salsas: Plus Recipes for Chips, Flatbreads and More
Judith Finlayson - Robert Rose
Format: Book
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Mouthwatering recipes to get any special occasion off to a memorable start. Dips and salsas are the most sociable of recipes that are great catalysts for getting a party off to a good start because they encourage guests to congregate by scooping and munching. Most of these recipes... |
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The Real Simple Guide to Real Life: Adulthood made easy.
Editors of Real Simple Magazine - Oxmoor House
Format: Print book
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REAL SIMPLE, the #1 women's lifestyle magazine, shares the secrets to mastering "life 101"--from home to work to relationships--in this must-have, illustrated handbook to help young adults navigate their busy, new lives. Right after graduation, the questions start piling up. And they... |
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Great Escapes: Enjoy the World at Your Leisure
Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Beach paradises. Luxury hideaways. Cultural thrills. The perfect getaway. Great Escapes showcases the worlds most enjoyable escapes celebrates the sheer pleasure of travel. Take time out to indulge in romantic getaways, culinary adventures, musical journeys and family holidays. Or simply... |
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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Robert Sapolsky - Penguin Press
Format: Hardcover
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"It's no exaggeration to say that Behave is one of the best nonfiction books I've ever read." - David P. Barash, The Wall Street JournalFrom the celebrated neurobiologist and primatologist, a landmark, genre-defining examination of human behavior, both good and bad,... |
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If You Only Knew
M William Phelps - Pinnacle
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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"Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers." --Allison Brennan"Anything by Phelps is an eye-opening experience." --Suspense MagazineWhen Vonlee "Nicole" Titlow and her aunt, Billie Jean Rogers, came home from a night of gambling in a casino near... |
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Marvel the Avengers: the Ultimate Character Guide
Alan Cowsill - DK Children; Exp Upd Re edition
Format: Hardcover
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A guide to the characters of the world of Marvel Avengers - updated and expanded!This revised edition of this superb guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team features updated images and text for many existing characters as well as a further 60 new heroes and villains.... |
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The Complete Diabetes Cookbook: 400 Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Eating What You Love
America's Test Kitchen (Firm) - America's Test Kitchen
Format: Paperback
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Take control of managing diabetes with 400-plus healthy and creative diabetes-friendly recipes. Meticulously tested recipes limit unhealthy carbs and fats, sodium, and added sugars and maximize nutrition and flavor. Every recipe lists complete nutritional information for easy reference.Cooking... |
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Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul II
George Weigel - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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A preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer describes what he learned from chronicling the life of Pope John Paul IIIn Lessons in Hope, George Weigel tells the story of his unique friendship with St. John Paul II. As Weigel learns the pope "from inside,"... |
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Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded
Hannah Hart - Dey Street Books
Format: Hardcover
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Hannah Hart's new book is a roaring, beautiful, and profoundly human account of an extraordinary life." - John Green "Hannah shares her truth with an honesty that is inspiring - one that makes me believe her when... |
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Tribe On Homecoming and Belonging.
Junger Sebastian - Twelve
Format: Print book
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We have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding--"tribes." This tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society, but regaining it may be the key to our psychological survival. Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin... |
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National Geographic The Greeks: An Illustrated History
Diane Harris Cline - National Geographic
Format: Hardcover
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On the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great, this lavishly illustrated reference about ancient Greece presents the amazing history through gripping stories; the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire; the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece... |
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Inside Story: Everyone's Guide to Reporting and Writing Creative Nonfiction
Julia Goldberg - Leaf Storm Press
Format: Paperback
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Inside Story tackles the myriad approaches to the burgeoning genre of creative nonfiction - from memoir to criticism to literary journalism to the lyric essay - by deeply exploring each stage of the generation, reportage, writing and editing of stories. Drawing on and integrating examples... |
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Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam
Mark Bowden - Atlantic Monthly Press
Format: Hardcover
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Not since his #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down has Mark Bowden written a book about a battle. His most ambitious work yet, Hue 1968 is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. By January 1968,... |
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Sheet Pan Suppers Meatless: 100 Surprising Vegetarian Meals Straight from the Oven
Raquel Pelzel - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Paperback
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The magic of Sheet Pan Suppers is back, bringing its inspired one-pan approach to vegetarians, flexitarians, vegans, those following a gluten-free diet, and everyone who's interested in adding delicious, meatless meals to their repertoire. Not only is cooking on a sheet pan incredibly... |
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George Lucas: A Life
Brian Jay Jones - Hachette Audio
Format: Hardcover
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The definitive biography of one of the most influential filmmakers ever - George Lucas. On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining, independent science-fiction film opened in a mere 32 American movie theatres. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named... |
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Leadership in Turbulent Times
DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration of the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership.Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does... |
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Moda All-Stars - All in a Row Again: 23 Row-by-Row Quilt Designs
Lissa Alexander - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback
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It's row time--again! Your favorite Moda designers are back with 23 fresh, fabulous, all-new row patterns for you to mix and match. Join Lisa Bongean, Camille Roskelley, Lynne Hagmeier, Jen Kingwell, Jo Morton, and many others in a dynamic follow-up to the best seller Moda All-Stars... |
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I, Spy: How to Be Your Own Private Investigator
Daniel Ribacoff - St Martin'S Press, 2016.
Format: Print book
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Have you ever wanted to be your own private eye? Have you ever wanted to track down long-lost relatives or people who've scammed you? Have you ever wanted to know if your kids really are where they say they are? Or if your significant other is cheating on you? Or how to locate assets... |
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A History of War in 100 Battles
R J Overy - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
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Their very names--Gettysburg, Waterloo, Stalingrad--evoke images of great triumph and equally great suffering, moments when history seemed to hang in the balance. Considered in relation to each other, such battles--and others of less immediate renown--offer insight into the changing nature... |
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The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World
Abigail Tucker - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book
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A lively adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture in search of how cats conquered the world, the Internet, and our hearts.House cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms. Clearly, they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be viewed... |
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The Chamberlain Key: Unlocking the Biblical Code That Proves the Existence of God
Timothy P Smith - WaterBrook
Format: Hardcover
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Imagine you are a young, ambitious, successful appraiser of artifacts and antiquities - your services in demand by many of the most powerful individuals and branches of government in Washington, D. C. Your future could not seem brighter - except for a troubling dream...with the same mysterious... |
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Susie's Senior Dogs
Erin O'Sullivan - Gallery Books
Format: Print book
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The viral Facebook sensation Susie's Senior Dogs has amassed over 500,000 fans as it advocates for the adoption of elderly dogs. Now Erin Stanton (Susie's owner) has written a heartwarming, compelling collection of "happy ending" adoption stories for our oldest and dearest... |
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The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Print book
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An immersive, gripping account of the rise and fall of Iran's glamorous Pahlavi dynasty, written with the cooperation of the late Shah's widow, Empress Farah, Iranian revolutionaries and US officials from the Carter administrationIn this remarkably human portrait of one of the twentieth... |
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Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Style: Fresh Ideas for Your Vintage Finds
Samantha Thorpe - Better Homes and Gardens Books
Format: Paperback
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The Indispensible Guide to Scoring, Using, Collecting, and Displaying Vintage Flea Market Finds Flea markets, Craigslist, and even a neighbor's curb can yield vintage treasures that make a house sparkle. But knowing what to do with those pieces can be intimidating. This innovative book... |
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There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me
Brooke Shields - Dutton; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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Actress and author of the New York Times bestseller Down Came the Rain, Brooke Shields, explores her relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in her new memoir. Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was raised by her Newark-tough single mom,... |
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Love Illuminated: Exploring Life's Most Mystifying Subject
Daniel Jones - Harpercollins, 2015.
Format: Print book
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As the editor of the New York Times' popular Modern Love column, Daniel Jones is privy to the deepest personal revelations of tens of thousands of strangers. In Love Illuminated, he uses his unique perspective to tease apart life's most mystifying subject.Drawing from the 50,000... |
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Counting Down Elvis: His 100 Finest Songs
Mark Duffett - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Book
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Over the course of the last six decades, Elvis Presley has sold more than a billion records; his music has touched nearly every modern listener. Despite an avalanche of books on his life, there are, surprisingly, few about his musical creativity.
In Counting Down Elvis: His 100 Finest... |
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Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story
Stuart Kaplan - U.S. Games Systems Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story brings together the work of four distinguished scholars who have devoted years of research to uncover the life and artistic accomplishments of Pamela Colman Smith. Known to millions as the creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, Pamela Colman Smith (1878-1951)... |
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The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World
SIMON WINCHESTER - Harper
Format: Hardcover
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The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement - precision - in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future.The rise of manufacturing... |
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Master the GED Test 2019
PETERSON'S. - Peterson's
Format: Paperback
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Peterson's Master the GED Test 2019 is a comprehensive guide that offers the essential test-prep and review material for the high school equivalency diploma test, including practice tests, subject review, and expert tips on how to score high on each GED test. Readers will find the GED information... |
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Stolen, Smuggled, Sold: On the Hunt for Cultural Treasures
Nancy Moses - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Paperback
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Stolen, Smuggled Sold: On the Hunt for Cultural Treasures tells the dark and compelling stories of iconic cultural objects that were stolen, smuggled or sold, and eventually returned back to their original owner. There are many books about museum heists, Holocaust artwork, insider theft,... |
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Autumn
Karl Ove Knausgaard - Penguin Press
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of the monumental My Struggle series, Karl Ove Knausgaard, one of the masters of contemporary literature and a genius of observation and introspection, comes the first in a new autobiographical quartet based on the four seasons28 August. Now, as I write this, you know... |
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Agatha Christie: A Mysterious life
LAURA THOMPSON - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover
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The author of the New York Times bestselling The Six now turns her formidable biographical skills to the greatest crime writer in the world, Agatha Christie. It has been one hundred years since Agatha Christie wrote her first novel and created the formidable Hercule Poirot. A brilliant... |
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Putting Wealth to Work: Philanthropy for Today or Investing for Tomorrow?
Joel L Fleishman - PublicAffairs
Format: Hardcover
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During the next twenty years, as part of the largest transfer of wealth in history, more than $500 billion is expected to pour into the philanthropic sector. Some of it will come from retiring baby boomers, but even more will come from newly rich Silicon Valley billionaires. Since 2006,... |
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Baseball Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Baseball
Matthew Silverman - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book
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Why does a curveball curve? What is a “can of corn”? Why was Joe DiMaggio called the “Yankee Clipper”? Who wrote “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”? How many times did Ty Cobb steal home?In this reissue of Baseball Miscellany, the fascinating history and lore... |
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Lombardi Dies, Orr Flies, Marshall Cries: The Sports Legacy of 1970
Brad Schultz - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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The year 1970 was grim in the United States and worldwide. Vietnam, continuing civil and political divisions, a fear of growing lawlessness, all seemed to point to a bleak future. The 70s were also a time when traditional boundaries were being challenged, from the color of skin to the length... |
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The Hormone Boost: How to Power Up Your 6 Essential Hormones for Strength, Energy, and Weight Loss
Natasha Turner - Rodale
Format: Print book
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New York Times bestselling author Dr. Natasha Turner returns with a simple and effective weight-loss plan that harnesses the power of the six hormones linked to strength, energy, and weight loss.When it comes to metabolism, energy, immunity, memory, mood, and strength, who doesn't... |
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Loving: Interracial Intimacy in America and the Threat to White Supremacy
SHERYLL CASHIN - Beacon Press
Format: Hardcover
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How interracial love and marriage changed history, and may soon alter the landscape of American politics.Loving beyond boundaries is a radical act that is changing America. When Mildred and Richard Loving wed in 1958, they were ripped from their shared bed and taken to court. Their crime:... |
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America: The Farewell Tour
Chris Hedges - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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A profound and provocative examination of America in crisis, where unemployment, deindustrialization, and a bitter hopelessness and malaise have resulted in an epidemic of diseases of despair - drug abuse, gambling, suicide, magical thinking, xenophobia, and a culture of sadism and hate.America,... |
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Mama Natural's Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Genevieve Grace - North Star Way
Format: Paperback
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With more than 1.3 million video views each month and over fifty-two million total views on her YouTube channel, Howland's (a.k.a. Mama Natural) funny but informational videos have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy and parenting. Now Howland is turning to the page,... |
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Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business
Carrie Kerpen - TarcherPerigee
Format: Paperback
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An empowering career guide featuring bold advice from 50 high-profile women on how to succeed in work, leadership and lifeYou don't have to be a #Girlboss or "lean in" to have a dream career and live a life you love. In Work It, CEO of Likeable Media and popular podcast... |
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Living a Spiritual Life in a Material World: 4 Keys to Fulfillment and Balance
Anna Gatmon PhD - She Writes Press
Format: Paperback
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Living a Spiritual Life in a Material World offers a offers an unconventional approach to the spiritual-material split so prevalent in our culture. In these pages, Dr. Anna Gatmon demystifies the all-too-often elusive nature of spirituality and brings it down to earth, providing a concrete... |
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Civil War Legacies II: 17 Small Quilt Patterns for Reproduction Fabrics
Carol Hopkins - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback
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In this follow-up to her best-selling Civil War Legacies, Carol Hopkins presents another outstanding collection of charming projects. Each engaging quilt is ideal for scraps and 1860s reproduction fabrics.Choose from 17 traditional patterns with something for every skill levelBe inspired... |
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Amazon Echo Dot: Amazon Dot Advanced User Guide
Steve Wright - Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback
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Don't Spend HOURS trying to figure out AMAZON ECHO DOT!Go from Beginner to EXPERT in 60 minutesDo you want to Buy Amazon Echo Dot and curious to understand how this device will add more convenience to your Life ?Have you bought Echo Dot already and now wondering how to convert this... |
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
SCOTT JUREK - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of the bestseller Eat and Run, a thrilling new memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46-day run to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail.Scott Jurek is one of the world's best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable... |
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018: The Official Red Book, Hardcover
R S YEOMAN - WHITMAN PUBLISHING
Format: Print book
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The Official Red Book - A Guide Book of United States Coins - is 71 years young and going strong. Collectors around the country love the book's grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data.... |
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Peace Works: America's Unifying Role in a Turbulent World
Frederick Barton - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Bosnia, Rwanda, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria - a quarter-century of stumbles in America's pursuit of a more peaceful and just world. American military interventions have cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars, yet we rarely manage to enact positive and sustainable change.... |
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After Progress: Reason and Religion at the End of the Industrial Age
John Michael Greer - New Society Publishers
Format: Print book
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Progress is not just a goal in the Westits a religion. Most people believe in its inherent value as enthusiastically and uncritically as medieval peasants believed in heaven and hell. Our faith in progress drives the popular insistence that peak oil and climate change dont actually matterafter... |
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The Wrong Dog: An Unlikely Tale of Unconditional Love
David Elliot Cohen - Yellow Pear Press
Format: Print book
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From David Elliot Cohen, the multi-New York Times bestselling author of One Year Off, The Wrong Dog is the heartwarming, often hilarious, story of Simba II, a mischievous white Labrador puppy brought home by accident.As he grows into an enormous ninety-pound dog with a huge personality,... |
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The Long Game: A Memoir
Mitch Mcconnell - Sentinel
Format: Print book
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In October 1984, a hard-charging Kentucky politician waited excitedly for President Ronald Reagan to arrive at a presidential rally in Louisville. In the midst of a tough Senate campaign against an incumbent Democrat, the young Republican hoped Reagan's endorsement would give a much-needed... |
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Picker's Bible: How to Pick Antiques Like the Pros
Joe Willard - Krause Publications; Second Edition edition
Format: Book
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The Science of ScroungingWhether you're a dumpster diver, estate sale addict, or modern archaeologist, this easy-to-use and informative guide to picking is guaranteed to improve your antiquing skills. The Picker's Bible provides great tips on where and how to find antiques for the best... |
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Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries & Noise
Emily Doskow - NOLO; Eighth Edition edition
Format: Paperback
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An easy-to-read guide on laws concerning common neighbor disputes Is the noise from next door keeping you up at night? Is the view from your backyard being obstructed? Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Your home is important to you and your neighbors aren't going anywhere... |
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Love Is All You Need: The Art and Science of Non-Training Your Dog
Jennifer Arnold - Spiegel & Grau
Format: Print book
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Through a Dog's Eyes - the inspiration for the PBS documentary - a paradigm-shifting approach to living with and loving our dogsThere are few people who understand dogs better than Jennifer Arnold. Twenty-five years after she founded... |
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The Burning House: Jim Crow and the Making of Modern America
Anders Walker - Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover
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A startling and gripping reexamination of the Jim Crow era, as seen through the eyes of some of the most important American writers In this dramatic reexamination of the Jim Crow South, Anders Walker investigates how prominent intellectuals like Robert Penn Warren, James Baldwin, Eudora... |
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The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution
John W Oller - Da Capo Press
Format: Paperback
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This comprehensive biography of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, covers his famous wartime stories as well as a private side of him that has rarely been exploredIn the darkest days of the American Revolution, Francis Marion and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hope alive for the patriot... |
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Pause
Danielle Marchant - Aster
Format: Paperback
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"Danielle Marchant is a beguiling leader - a refreshing mix of pragmatic and soulful. She facilitates with a light hand and an engaged heart" Queen of RetreatsPause is an important message ready to be heard. We check our phones an average of 221 times a day, we have apps that... |
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Earning the Rockies: How Geography Shapes America's Role in the World
Robert D Kaplan - Random House
Format: Print book
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A concise and deeply moving portrait of the American landscape from coast to coast, Earning the Rockies offers a detailed and pragmatic framework for our foreign policy by examining the specific geography from which American power springs. As a boy, Kaplan listened to his truck-driver father... |
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Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-2017
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Bernan Press
Format: Paperback
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is the premier, nationally recognized source for career information. Especially designed to provide valuable up-to-date information, the Handbook is great for all individuals making decisions about their futures including students about to graduate... |
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Fire in the Heart: A Memoir of Friendship, Loss, and Wildfire
Mary Emerick - Arcade Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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FIRE IN THE HEART is a powerful memoir by a woman, once a shy, insecure schoolgirl, who reinvented herself as a professional wildland fire fighter. Determined to forge herself into a stronger, braver person, Mary climbs to heights she never imagined for herself, eventually directing blazes... |
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Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
Eddie Trunk - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Paperback
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Known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, Eddie Trunk continues to entertain fans on the radio and as the host of VH1 Classics hit television program That Metal Show with his passion for music. In his debut book, Eddie discusses his most essential bands, his unique... |
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Resilience: Two Sisters and a Story of Mental Illness
Jessie Close - Grand Central Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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At a young age, Jessie Close struggled with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder in her early twenties, but she was not properly diagnosed until the age of fifty. Jessie and her three siblings, including actress Glenn Close, spent many years in the Moral Re-Armament... |
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QuickBooks 2015 All-in-One For Dummies
Stephen L. Nelson - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Everything you need to learn about QuickBooks and small business finances in one handy guide! QuickBooks All-in-One For Dummies is the solution small business owners and managers have been looking for. A compilation of eight content-rich minibooks in one, this guide provides the information... |
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The Best of Us: A Memoir
JOYCE MAYNARD - Bloomsbury USA
Format: Hardcover
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From New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard, a memoir about discovering strength in the midst of great loss--"heart wrenching, inspiring, full of joy and tears and life." (Anne Lamott) In 2011, when she was in her late fifties, beloved author and journalist Joyce... |
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That Reminds Me of a Joke: Outrageous News Stories that Echo our Favorite Jokes
Andy Simmons - Readers Digest
Format: Print book
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A new, hilarious humor book that combines funny news stories with familiar jokes Sometimes items in the newspaper are so outrageous that its hard to believe they are true, but often they are equally funny. In the November 2012 issue of Readers Digest magazine, humor editor Andy Simmons... |
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Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children
Rita Eichenstein PhD - Perigee Books
Format: Paperback
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A pediatric neuropsychologist presents strategies to help parents of special-needs children navigate the emotional challenges they face.As diagnosis rates continue to rise for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other developmental differences, parents face a maze of medical, psychological,... |
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What Do I Do If...?: How to Get Out of Real-Life Worst-Case Scenarios
Eric Grzymkowski - Adams Media
Format: Print book
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Easy solutions for life's toughest scenariosWhen there's a 1 in 12 million chance of a shark attack occurring and a 1 in 5 chance of bed-bug infestation, it's easy to see which scenario is worth preparing for. What Do I Do If...? helps you solve the far more common, but no less... |
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Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures
Nicholas Pyenson - Viking
Format: Book
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Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-sized creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live 200 years and travel entire ocean basins. Whales... |
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The Seasons of My Mother: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Flowers
Marcia Gay Harden - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
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In this poetic and inspiring memoir, one of America's most revered actresses uses the imagery of flowers and the art of Ikebana to depict the unique creative bond that she has had with her mother throughout the years - and how, together, they are facing her mother's struggle with Alzheimer's... |
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Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants
Christopher Nyerges - Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback
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An array of abundant wild foods is available to hikers, campers, foragers, or anyone interested in living closer to the earth. Written by a leading expert on wild foods and a well-known teacher of survival skills, Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants is more than a listing of plant types--it... |
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How to Catch a Frog: And Other Stories of Family, Love, Dysfunction, Survival, and DIY
Heather Ross - STC Craft, 2014. ©2014
Format: Print book
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Much of Heather Ross's creative work has been inspired by her being born into an eccentric family of artists and idealists in a rural corner of Vermont during the 1970s. According to Heather, that environment was defined by stunning natural beauty, creative and innovative living, and daily... |
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The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War
Steven Pressfield - Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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"A brilliant look into the psyche of combat. Where he once took us into the Spartan line of battle at Thermopylae, Steven Pressfield now takes us into the sands of the Sinai, the alleys of Old Jerusalem, and into the hearts and souls of soldiers winning a spectacularly improbable victory... |
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The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve
STEPHEN GREENBLATT - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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Stephen Greenblatt -- Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author of The Swerve and Will in the World -- investigates the life of one of humankind's greatest stories.Bolder, even, than the ambitious books for which Stephen Greenblatt is already renowned, The Rise and Fall of Adam... |
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Dire Predictions, Second Edition: Understanding Climate Change
Michael E. Mann - DK
Format: Print book
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Explore global warming with graphics, illustrations, and charts that separate climate change fact from fiction, presenting the truth about global warming in a way that's both accurate and easy to understand. Respected climate scientists Michael E. Mann and Lee R. Kump address important... |
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The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder
Claudia Rowe - Dey Street Books
Format: Print book
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In this superb work of literary true crime - a spellbinding combination of memoir and psychological suspense - a female journalist chronicles her unusual connection with a convicted serial killer and her search to understand the darkness inside us."Well, well, Claudia. Can I call you Claudia?... |
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Dylan: The Biography
Dennis McDougal - Turner Pub Co
Format: Print book
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The ultimate biography of the musical icon.A groundbreaking and vibrant look at the music hero to generations, DYLAN: The Biography digs deep into Bob Dylan lore -- including subjects Dylan himself left out of Chronicles: Volume One.DYLAN: The Biography focuses on why this... |
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Desserts LaBelle: Soulful Sweets to Sing About
Patti LaBelle - Life & Style
Format: Print book
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Superstar singer, bestselling cookbook author, and cooking show host Patti LaBelle shares her favorite dessert recipes and kitchen memories. Her New York Times bestseller LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About, which sold more than 300, 000 copies, established her as a cooking star. Today,... |
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The Origin of Others
TONI MORRISON - Harvard University Press
Format: Hardcover
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America's foremost novelist reflects on the themes that preoccupy her work and increasingly dominate national and world politics: race, fear, borders, the mass movement of peoples, the desire for belonging. What is race and why does it matter? What motivates the human tendency to construct... |
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The Internet For Dummies
Margaret Levine Young - For Dummies; 14 edition
Format: Book
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Get up and running on the Internet - the fast and easy way If you're an Internet newcomer and want to get up to speed without all the intimidating technical jargon, The Internet For Dummies has you covered. With over 5,000,000 copies sold*, The Internet For Dummies is the #1 choice... |
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Conjuring the Universe: The Origins of the Laws of Nature
P W Atkins - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
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The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its shape, scale, and destiny. There is a deep structure to the world which at the same time is simple, elegant, and beautiful. Where did these laws and these constants... |
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Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America
James Jr Forman - Farrar
Format: Print book
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In recent years, America's criminal justice system has become the subject of an increasingly urgent debate. Critics have assailed the rise of mass incarceration, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on people of color. As James Forman, Jr., points out, however, the war on crime that... |
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Not Your Mama's Canning Book: Modern Canned Goods and What to Make with Them
Rebecca Lindamood - Page Street Pub Co
Format: Print book
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Are you interested in learning how to can food or to try new recipes for canning food? Do you enjoy both savory and sweet canned goods? Rebecca Lindamood has the recipes for you!Rebecca will not only teach you how to can food with basic recipes, but she will provide alternative versions... |
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Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived
ANTONIN SCALIA CHRISTOPHER SCALIA - Crown Forum
Format: Hardcover
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This definitive collection of beloved Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's finest speeches covers topics as varied as the law, faith, virtue, pastimes, and his heroes and friends. Featuring a foreword by longtime friend Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an intimate introduction by his youngest... |
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Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression
Chris Aiken MD - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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Approaching depression as a complex disorder with many different facets rather than all-or-nothing.Depression confuses the mind, strips away hope, and causes people to blame themselves for an illness they never asked for. This book presents a revolutionary new understanding of the concept... |
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Oprah Book Club September 2016
Unknown. - Flatiron Books
Format: Hardcover
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#1 New York Times BestsellerThe Newest Oprah's Bookclub 2016 SelectionThe highly anticipated new memoir by bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton tells the story of her journey of self-discovery after the implosion of her marriage.Just when Glennon Doyle Melton was beginning to feel... |
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Two Bipolar Chicks Guide To Survival: Tips for Living with Bipolar Disorder
Wendy K. Williamson - Post Hill Press
Format: Book
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From the "Two Bipolar Chicks" Wendy and Honora, comes this survival guide written for the novice, the pros and everyone in between. Wendy and Honora cracked their wellness vaults of three decades' worth of tips to tell you what has - and has not worked. They wrote the book... |
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His Final Battle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt
Joseph Lelyveld - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book
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From the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author, an intimate and hugely insightful account of Roosevelt's final months of life, when, despite a dire medical prognosis, he was determined to be re-elected, deal with Stalin, and bring the war to a successful conclusion. Franklin D. Roosevelt... |
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Planting for Honeybees: The Grower's Guide to Creating a Buzz
Sarah Wyndham-Lewis - Quadrille Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Of the 25,000 known species of bee worldwide, only seven species are honeybees. Bees and plants have a sophisticated and delicate symbiosis. In recent years, the shrinking of green spaces has endangered the honeybee. Now Planting for Honeybees shows you how you can help these delightful... |
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Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook
Garret Romaine - Falcon Guides
Format: Paperback
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This volume gives you 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 your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you'll be driving... |
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The Splendid Things We Planned: A Family Portrait
Blake Bailey - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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A National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist 'Autobiography' The renowned biographer's unforgettable portrait of a family in ruins - his own. Meet the Baileys: Burck, a prosperous lawyer once voted the American Legion's "Citizen of the Year" in his tiny hometown... |
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The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting
Shefali Tsabary - Viking
Format: Hardcover
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FINALIST FOR THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Parents . . . you will be wowed and awed by [Dr. Shefali]." - Oprah WinfreyAs seen on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday, a radically transformative plan that shows parents how to raise children to be their... |
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Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger
Robin Arzon - Harper Design
Format: Print book
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An ultra marathoner and running coach captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal that will inspire every type of runner - from beginner to experienced marathoner - to shut up and run.Running isn't just an activity,... |
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1-2-3 Magic Teen: Communicate, Connect, and Guide Your Teen to Adulthood
Thomas Phelan - Sourcebooks
Format: Paperback
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Help your teens grow into the very best versions of themselves!From rule-breaking and risk-taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare--but it doesn't have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, internationally renowned parenting expert... |
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Insight Guides: New Zealand
Insight Guides - Insight Guides; 11 edition
Format: Print book
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Frequently voted one of the best travel destinations in the world, New Zealand is famed for its stunning landscapes, hospitable people, and range of thrilling outdoor experiences. The new edition of Insight Guide New Zealand provides both inspiration and practical guidance for a visit,... |
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Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarcerationand How to Achieve Real Reform
John F Pfaff - Basic Books
Format: Print book
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A groundbreaking examination of our system of imprisonment, revealing the true causes of mass incarceration as well as the best path to reformThe United States, home to about 5 percent of the world's population, holds nearly 25 percent of its prisoners. How did we get to this point?In Locked... |
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President Lincoln Assassinated!!: the Firsthand Story of the Murder, Manhunt, Tr:
Harold Holzer - Library of America; 1St Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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For the 150th anniversary, Harold Holzer The Civil War in 150 Objects presents an unprecedented firsthand chronicle of one of the most pivotal moments in American history. On April 14, 1865, Good Friday, the Civil War claimed its ultimate sacrifice. President Lincoln Assassinated!! recaptures... |
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Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time
ADRIAN MILLER - The University of North Carolina Press
Format: Paperback
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2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award, Reference and ScholarshipHonor Book for Nonfiction, Black Caucus of the American Library AssociationIn this insightful and eclectic history, Adrian Miller delves into the influences, ingredients, and innovations that make up the soul food tradition.... |
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Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School
Andrew Hallam - John Wiley & Sons
Format: Print book
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Adopt the investment strategy that turned a school teacher into a millionaire Millionaire Teacher shows you how to achieve financial independence through smart investing - without being a financial wizard. Author Andrew Hallam was a high school English teacher. He became a debt-free millionaire... |
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Hidden History of St. Joseph County, Michigan
Kelly Pucci - The History Press
Format: Paperback
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Michigan established St. Joseph County in 1829. It was a fertile land with an abundance of fresh water supplied by the St. Joseph River. The county's colorful past is the result of forgotten locals and visitors. Hezekiah Thomas fished for diamonds in Corey Lake. Saloon smasher Carrie... |
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An introduction to heritage breeds
D Phillip Sponenberg; Jeannette Beranger; Alison Martin - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book
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Heritage breeds matter, and they are often a better choice than conventional breeds for small farms and backyards. This eloquent, inviting, visual guide explains why conserving heritage breeds is important and shows you how you can raise these breeds yourself, helping to preserve them... |
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Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
Kate Clifford Larson - Houghton Mifflin
Format: Print book
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They were the most prominent American family of the twentieth century. The daughter they secreted away made all the difference. Joe and Rose Kennedy's strikingly beautiful daughter Rosemary attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the Queen of England, and traveled the world... |
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The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness
La La Anthony - Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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#1 New York Times BestsellerLa La Anthony shares her one-of-a-kind rules on matters of the heart.Star of VH1's La La's Full Court Life, actress, entrepreneur, and wife of New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, La La Anthony found love and success on her own terms. But before La La was a strong... |
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Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight
Jay Barbree - Thomas Dunne Books; First Edition ~1st Printing edition
Format: Hardcover
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Much has been written about Neil Armstrong, Americas modern hero, historys most famous space traveler, and the first man to walk on the moon. Yet shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight Armstrong was always reluctant to discuss his personal side of events. Here for the first time... |
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It Takes Two: Our Story
JONATHAN SCOTT - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times bestseller! Jonathan and Drew Scott, known for their wildly popular HGTV shows including Property Brothers and Brother vs Brother, follow up their New York Times bestseller, Dream Home, with a highly anticipated memoir. It Takes Two:... |
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Out of Idaho
Regina Calcaterra - William Morrow & Company
Format: Print book
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In the highly anticipated sequel to her New York Times bestseller Etched in Sand, Regina Calcaterra pairs with her youngest sister Rosie to tell Rosie s harrowing, yet ultimately triumphant, story of childhood abuse and survival. They were five kids with five different fathers and an alcoholic... |
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The New Senior Man: Exploring New Horizons, New Opportunities
Thelma Reese - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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The New Senior Man: Exploring New Horizons, New Opportunities fills a gap that is already huge -and growing. Where do men fit into the astonishing changes in both life expectancy and visibility of the aging boomers among us? Unlike women, who move into retirement years with a network of friends... |
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Find a Way
Diana Nyad - Knopf
Format: Print book
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Hillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election: "When you're facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison."... |
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The Rough Guide to Canada
Rough Guides. - Rough Guides
Format: Print book
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The Rough Guide to Canada is the ultimate guide to this vast and varied land.With plenty of recommendations for things to see and do, from Toronto and Montreal to Vancouver, and from the east coast to the far north, you'll discover all the best this country has to offer.This guide... |
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The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis
Martha C. Nussbaum - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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From one of the world's most celebrated moral philosophers comes a thorough examination of the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend our divided country.For decades Martha C. Nussbaum has been an acclaimed scholar and humanist, earning dozens of honors for her books... |
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Autism Breakthrough: The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over the World
Raun Kahlil Kaufman - St. Martin's Press, 2014.
Format: Print book
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As a boy, Raun Kaufman was diagnosed by multiple experts as severely autistic, with an IQ below 30, and destined to spend his life in an institution. Years later, Raun graduated with a degree in Biomedical Ethics from Brown University and has become a passionate and articulate autism expert... |
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Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers
Miriam Beloglovsky - Redleaf Press
Format: Print book
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Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography... |
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Cosby: His Life and Times
Mark Whitaker - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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The first major biography of an American icon, comedian Bill Cosby. Based on extensive research and in-depth interviews with Cosby and more than sixty of his closest friends and associates, it is a frank, fun and fascinating account of his life and historic legacy.. Far from the gentle... |
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Geometry For Dummies
Mark Ryan - For Dummies
Format: Print book
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Hit the geometry wall? Get up and running with this no-nonsense guide! Does the thought of geometry make you jittery? You're not alone. Fortunately, this down-to-earth guide helps you approach it from a new angle, making it easier than ever to conquer your fears and score your highest... |
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Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hikes
Eric Hansen - Falcon Guides; Second Edition edition
Format: Print book
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Hiking Michigan’s Upper Peninsula features fifty of the best hikes in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family-friend strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways. FalconGuides... |
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Idiot's Guides: Social Security
Jan Yager - Alpha
Format: Print book
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Along with Medicare, Social Security is one of the "rites of passage" older Americans experience. After contributing funds to this program their entire working lives, people are anxious to start cashing in on their monthly benefits. Idiot's Guides: Social Security offers simple... |
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Handcrafted Christmas: Ornaments, Decorations, and Cookie Recipes to Make at Home
Susan Waggoner - Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover
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Fans of nostalgia can craft their way through the holiday season with this newest volume by popular Christmas author Susan Waggoner. The 40 easy projects range from charming punched-tin votive holders, to Russian teacakes for holiday parties, to your very own edible gingerbread house (complete... |
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Fun with Kirk and Spock
Robb Pearlman - Cider Mill Pr Book Pub Ll
Format: Book
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See the Enterprise. See the Enterprise go boldly. Go Go Go, Enterprise! Go Boldly! Join Kirk and Spock as they go boldly where no parody has gone before!This Prime Directive primer steps through The Guardian of Forever to a simpler time of reading, writing, and red shirts. Fun with Kirk... |
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